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STATE OF MINNESOTA

Journal of the House

EIGHTIETH SESSION 1998

__________________

ONE HUNDREDTH DAY

Saint Paul, Minnesota, Thursday, March 26, 1998

 

The House of Representatives convened at 10:00 a.m. and was called to order by Phil Carruthers, Speaker of the House.

Prayer was offered by Rabbi Martin E. Zinkow, Mt. Zion Temple, St. Paul, Minnesota.

The roll was called and the following members were present:

Abrams Entenza Johnson, A. Mahon Paulsen Sviggum
Anderson, B. Erhardt Johnson, R. Mares Pawlenty Swenson, H.
Anderson, I. Erickson Juhnke Mariani Paymar Sykora
Bakk Evans Kahn McCollum Peterson Tingelstad
Bettermann Farrell Kalis McElroy Pugh Tomassoni
Biernat Finseth Kelso McGuire Rest Tompkins
Bishop Folliard Kielkucki Milbert Reuter Trimble
Boudreau Garcia Kinkel Molnau Rhodes Tuma
Bradley Goodno Knight Mulder Rifenberg Tunheim
Broecker Greenfield Knoblach Mullery Rostberg Van Dellen
Carlson Greiling Koskinen Munger Rukavina Vandeveer
Chaudhary Gunther Kraus Murphy Schumacher Wagenius
Clark, J. Haas Krinkie Ness Seagren Weaver
Clark, K. Harder Kubly Nornes Seifert Wejcman
Commers Hasskamp Kuisle Olson, E. Sekhon Wenzel
Daggett Hausman Larsen Olson, M. Skare Westfall
Davids Hilty Leighton Opatz Skoglund Winter
Dawkins Holsten Leppik Orfield Slawik Wolf
Dehler Huntley Lieder Osskopp Smith Workman
Delmont Jaros Lindner Osthoff Solberg Spk. Carruthers
Dempsey Jefferson Long Otremba, M. Stanek
Dorn Jennings Macklin Ozment Stang

A quorum was present.

Luther, Pelowski and Westrom were excused.

Marko was excused until 12:25 p.m.

The Chief Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of the preceding day. Gunther moved that further reading of the Journal be suspended and that the Journal be approved as corrected by the Chief Clerk. The motion prevailed.


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INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS

The following House Files were introduced:

Winter and Peterson introduced:

H. F. No. 3855, A bill for an act relating to agriculture; limiting certain competition by cooperatives with members; amending Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 308A.201, by adding a subdivision.

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

Bakk; Rukavina; Anderson, I.; Solberg and Tomassoni introduced:

H. F. No. 3856, A bill for an act relating to natural resources; creating wilderness areas.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources.

Van Dellen introduced:

H. F. No. 3857, A bill for an act relating to courts; juries; exempting certain mothers from jury service; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 593.

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

Seifert and Erickson introduced:

H. F. No. 3858, A bill for an act relating to education; providing for restrictions for teacher licenses and coach contracts; amending Minnesota Statutes 1996, sections 125.05, subdivision 8; 125.09, subdivision 1; and 125.191.

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

MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE

The following messages were received from the Senate:

Mr. Speaker:

I hereby announce the passage by the Senate of the following House File, herewith returned:

H. F. No. 3854, A resolution memorializing the United States government to resolve certain differences between the Province of Ontario and the State of Minnesota.

Patrick E. Flahaven, Secretary of the Senate


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Mr. Speaker:

I hereby announce that the Senate refuses to concur in the House amendments to the following Senate File:

S. F. No. 2718, A bill for an act relating to telecommunications; amending the state telephone assistance program to match federal requirements; requiring the department of human services to automatically enroll eligible persons based on information in state information systems; regulating the TAP surcharge; requiring public utilities commission to develop and implement state universal service fund by December 31, 2000; changing authorized expenditures for the telephone assistance fund; amending Minnesota Statutes 1996, sections 237.70, subdivision 6, and by adding a subdivision; and 237.701, subdivision 1; Minnesota Statutes 1997 Supplement, section 237.70, subdivisions 4a and 7; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 237; repealing Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 237.69, subdivision 9.

The Senate respectfully requests that a Conference Committee be appointed thereon. The Senate has appointed as such committee:

Messrs. Kelley, S. P.; Novak and Frederickson.

Said Senate File is herewith transmitted to the House with the request that the House appoint a like committee.

Patrick E. Flahaven, Secretary of the Senate

Clark, K., moved that the House accede to the request of the Senate and that the Speaker appoint a Conference Committee of 3 members of the House to meet with a like committee appointed by the Senate on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on S. F. No. 2718. The motion prevailed.

Mr. Speaker:

I hereby announce that the Senate refuses to concur in the House amendments to the following Senate File:

S. F. No. 2256, A bill for an act relating to elections; eliminating certain provisions that have been ruled unconstitutional; amending Minnesota Statutes 1996, sections 211B.04; 211B.06, subdivision 1; 253B.23, subdivision 2; and 609.165, by adding a subdivision; Minnesota Statutes 1997 Supplement, section 201.15, subdivision 1.

The Senate respectfully requests that a Conference Committee be appointed thereon. The Senate has appointed as such committee:

Mr. Marty; Mrs. Scheid and Mr. Ourada.

Said Senate File is herewith transmitted to the House with the request that the House appoint a like committee.

Patrick E. Flahaven, Secretary of the Senate

Greiling moved that the House accede to the request of the Senate and that the Speaker appoint a Conference Committee of 3 members of the House to meet with a like committee appointed by the Senate on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on S. F. No. 2256. The motion prevailed.


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Mr. Speaker:

I hereby announce that the Senate has concurred in and adopted the report of the Conference Committee on:

S. F. No. 2730.

The Senate has repassed said bill in accordance with the recommendation and report of the Conference Committee. Said Senate File is herewith transmitted to the House.

Patrick E. Flahaven, Secretary of the Senate

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON S. F. NO. 2730

A bill for an act relating to state government; department of administration; making technical corrections relating to information systems and technology, data practices, and certain appropriations oversight; authorizing the commissioner to apply for and receive grants; designating the department as the responsible agency for certain federal programs; changing the name of the Minnesota telecommunications network; clarifying department of administration authority over building operations and maintenance; extending the expiration date of the governor's residence council; changing certain terminology, providing for disposition of certain revenue, and clarifying certain referenda authority with respect to the state building code; amending Minnesota Statutes 1996, sections 16B.04, subdivision 2, and by adding a subdivision; 16B.24, subdivision 1; 16B.27, subdivision 3; 16B.58, subdivision 1; 16B.65, subdivisions 1 and 6; and 124C.74, subdivisions 2 and 3; Minnesota Statutes 1997 Supplement, sections 15.059, subdivision 5a; 16B.415; 16B.465; 16B.72; 16E.01, subdivision 3; 16E.03, subdivision 1; 16E.13, subdivision 3; and 221.173; Laws 1995, First Special Session chapter 3, article 12, section 7, subdivision 1, as amended; and Laws 1997, chapter 202, article 1, section 12, subdivision 4; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16B.

March 24, 1998

The Honorable Allan H. Spear

President of the Senate

The Honorable Phil Carruthers

Speaker of the House of Representatives

We, the undersigned conferees for S. F. No. 2730, report that we have agreed upon the items in dispute and recommend as follows:

That the House recede from its amendments and that S. F. No. 2730 be further amended as follows:

Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

"Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 1997 Supplement, section 15.059, subdivision 5a, is amended to read:

Subd. 5a. [NO EXPIRATION.] Notwithstanding subdivision 5, the advisory councils and committees listed in this subdivision do not expire June 30, 1997. These groups expire June 30, 2001, unless the law creating the group or this subdivision specifies an earlier expiration date.

Investment advisory council, created in section 11A.08;

Intergovernmental information systems advisory council, created in section 16B.42, expires June 30, 1999;

Feedlot and manure management advisory committee, created in section 17.136;

Aquaculture advisory committee, created in section 17.49;


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Dairy producers board, created in section 17.76;

Pesticide applicator education and examination review board, created in section 18B.305;

Advisory seed potato certification task force, created in section 21.112;

Food safety advisory committee, created in section 28A.20;

Minnesota organic advisory task force, created in section 31.95;

Public programs risk adjustment work group, created in section 62Q.03, expires June 30, 1999;

Workers' compensation self-insurers' advisory committee, created in section 79A.02;

Youth corps advisory committee, created in section 84.0887;

Iron range off-highway vehicle advisory committee, created in section 85.013;

Mineral coordinating committee, created in section 93.002;

Game and fish fund citizen advisory committees, created in section 97A.055;

Wetland heritage advisory committee, created in section 103G.2242;

Wastewater treatment technical advisory committee, created in section 115.54;

Solid waste management advisory council, created in section 115A.12;

Nuclear waste council, created in section 116C.711;

Genetically engineered organism advisory committee, created in section 116C.93;

Environment and natural resources trust fund advisory committee, created in section 116P.06;

Child abuse prevention advisory council, created in section 119A.13;

Chemical abuse and violence prevention council, created in section 119A.27;

Youth neighborhood services advisory board, created in section 119A.29;

Interagency coordinating council, created in section 120.1701, expires June 30, 1999;

Desegregation/integration advisory board, created in section 121.1601;

Nonpublic education council, created in section 123.935;

Permanent school fund advisory committee, created in section 124.078;

Indian scholarship committee, created in section 124.48;

American Indian education committees, created in section 126.531;

Summer scholarship advisory committee, created in section 126.56;

Multicultural education advisory committee, created in section 126.82;


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Male responsibility and fathering grants review committee, created in section 126.84;

Library for the blind and physically handicapped advisory committee, created in section 134.31;

Higher education advisory council, created in section 136A.031;

Student advisory council, created in section 136A.031;

Cancer surveillance advisory committee, created in section 144.672;

Maternal and child health task force, created in section 145.881;

State community health advisory committee, created in section 145A.10;

Mississippi River Parkway commission, created in section 161.1419;

School bus safety advisory committee, created in section 169.435;

Advisory council on workers' compensation, created in section 175.007;

Code enforcement advisory council, created in section 175.008;

Medical services review board, created in section 176.103;

Apprenticeship advisory council, created in section 178.02;

OSHA advisory council, created in section 182.656;

Health professionals services program advisory committee, created in section 214.32;

Rehabilitation advisory council for the blind, created in section 248.10;

American Indian advisory council, created in section 254A.035;

Alcohol and other drug abuse advisory council, created in section 254A.04;

Medical assistance drug formulary committee, created in section 256B.0625;

Home care advisory committee, created in section 256B.071;

Preadmission screening, alternative care, and home and community-based services advisory committee, created in section 256B.0911;

Traumatic brain injury advisory committee, created in section 256B.093;

Minnesota commission serving deaf and hard-of-hearing people, created in section 256C.28;

American Indian child welfare advisory council, created in section 257.3579;

Juvenile justice advisory committee, created in section 268.29;

Northeast Minnesota economic development fund technical advisory committees, created in section 298.2213;

Iron range higher education committee, created in section 298.2214;


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Northeast Minnesota economic protection trust fund technical advisory committee, created in section 298.297;

Pipeline safety advisory committee, created in section 299J.06, expires June 30, 1998;

Battered women's advisory council, created in section 611A.34.

Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 16B.04, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2. [POWERS AND DUTIES, GENERAL.] Subject to other provisions of this chapter, the commissioner is authorized to:

(1) supervise, control, review, and approve all state contracts and purchasing;

(2) provide agencies with supplies and equipment and operate all central store or supply rooms serving more than one agency;

(3) approve all computer plans and contracts, and oversee the state's data processing system;

(4) investigate and study the management and organization of agencies, and reorganize them when necessary to ensure their effective and efficient operation;

(5) manage and control state property, real and personal;

(6) maintain and operate all state buildings including the state capitol building and grounds, as described in section 16B.24, subdivision 1;

(7) supervise, control, review, and approve all capital improvements to state buildings and the capitol building and grounds;

(8) provide central duplicating, printing, and mail facilities;

(9) oversee publication of official documents and provide for their sale;

(10) manage and operate parking facilities for state employees and a central motor pool for travel on state business;

(11) establish and administer a state building code; and

(12) provide rental space within the capitol complex for a private day care center for children of state employees. The commissioner shall contract for services as provided in this chapter. The commissioner shall report back to the legislature by October 1, 1984, with the recommendation to implement the private day care operation.

Sec. 3. [16B.053] [GRANTS.]

The commissioner may apply for, receive, and expend money made available from federal or other sources for the purposes of carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the commissioner under sections 16B.054 and 16B.055.

All moneys received by the commissioner under sections 16B.054 and 16B.055 must be deposited in the state treasury and are appropriated to the commissioner for the purpose for which the moneys are received. The money does not cancel and is available until expended.

Sec. 4. [16B.054] [DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.]

The department of administration is designated as the responsible agency to assist the Minnesota governor's council on developmental disabilities in carrying out all responsibilities under United States Code, title 42, section 6021 et seq., as well as those responsibilities relating to the program which are not delegated to the council.


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Sec. 5. [16B.055] [STAR PROGRAM.]

The department of administration shall serve as the lead agency to assist the Minnesota governor's advisory council on technology for people with disabilities in carrying out all responsibilities pursuant to United States Code, title 29, section 2211 et seq., and any other responsibilities related to that program.

Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 16B.24, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. [OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS.] The commissioner is authorized to maintain and operate the state capitol building and grounds, subject to whatever standards and policies are set for its appearance and cleanliness by the capitol area architectural and planning board and the commissioner under section 15.50, subdivision 2, clause (h) (j), and the state office building, the judicial center, the economic security buildings in Minneapolis and St. Paul, the state department of health building, and the surplus property building, and their grounds all other buildings, cafeterias, and grounds in state-owned buildings in the capitol area under section 15.50, subdivision 2, clause (a), the state department of public safety, bureau of criminal apprehension building in St. Paul, the state department of health building in Minneapolis, the Duluth government services center in Duluth, 321 Grove street buildings in St. Paul, any other properties acquired by the department of administration, and, when the commissioner considers it advisable and practicable, any other building or premises owned or rented by the state for the use of a state agency. The commissioner shall assign and reassign office space in the capitol and state buildings to make an equitable division of available space among agencies. The commissioner shall regularly update the long-range strategic plan for locating agencies and shall follow the plan in assigning and reassigning space to agencies. The plan must include locational and urban design criteria, a cost-analysis method to be used in weighing state ownership against leasing of space in specific instances, and a transportation management plan. If the commissioner determines that a deviation from the plan is necessary or desirable in a specific instance, the commissioner shall provide the legislature with a timely written explanation of the reasons for the deviation. The power granted in this subdivision does not apply to state hospitals or to educational, penal, correctional, or other institutions not enumerated in this subdivision the control of which is vested by law in some other agency.

Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 16B.27, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3. [COUNCIL.] The governor's residence council consists of the following 19 members: the commissioner; the spouse, or a designee of the governor; the executive director of the Minnesota state arts board; the director of the Minnesota historical society; a member of the senate appointed pursuant to the rules of the senate; a member of the house of representatives appointed pursuant to the rules of the house of representatives; 13 persons appointed by the governor including one in the field of higher education, one member of the American Society of Interior Designers, Minnesota Chapter, one member of the American Institute of Architects, Minnesota chapter, one member of the American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota Chapter, one member of the family that donated the governor's residence to the state, if available, and eight public members with four public members' terms being coterminous with the governor who appoints them. Members of the council serve without compensation. Membership terms, removal, and filling of vacancies for members appointed by the governor are governed by section 15.0575. The council shall elect a chair and a secretary from among its members. The council expires on June 30, 1998 2001.

Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 1997 Supplement, section 16B.415, is amended to read:

16B.415 [OPERATION OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS.]

The commissioner, through a division of technology management, is responsible for ongoing operations of state agency information technology activities. These include records management, activities relating to the government Data Practices Act, operation of MNet the state information infrastructure, and activities necessary to make state information systems year 2000 compliant.

Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 1997 Supplement, section 16B.465, is amended to read:

16B.465 [MINNESOTA NETWORK FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS ("MNET") STATE INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE.]

Subdivision 1. [CREATION.] The Minnesota network for telecommunications, known as "MNet," state information infrastructure provides voice, data, video, and other telecommunications transmission services to state agencies; educational institutions, including public schools as defined in section 120.05, nonpublic, church or religious organization schools that


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provide instruction in compliance with sections 120.101 to 120.102, and private colleges; public corporations; and state political subdivisions. It is not a telephone company for purposes of chapter 237. It shall not resell or sublease any services or facilities to nonpublic entities except it may serve private schools and colleges. The commissioner has the responsibility for planning, development, and operations of MNet the state information infrastructure in order to provide cost-effective telecommunications transmission services to MNet state information infrastructure users.

Subd. 2. [ADVISORY COUNCIL.] MNet is managed by the commissioner. Subject to section 15.059, subdivisions 1 to 4, the commissioner shall appoint an advisory council to provide advice in implementing and operating MNet. The council shall represent the users of MNet services and shall include representatives of higher education, public and private schools, state agencies, and political subdivisions.

Subd. 3. [DUTIES.] The commissioner, after consultation with the office of technology, shall:

(1) provide voice, data, video, and other telecommunications transmission services to the state and to political subdivisions through an account in the intertechnologies revolving fund;

(2) manage vendor relationships, network function, and capacity planning in order to be responsive to the needs of the system state information infrastructure users;

(3) set rates and fees for services;

(4) approve contracts relating to the system;

(5) in consultation with the office of technology, develop the system plan, including plans for the phasing of its implementation and maintenance of the initial system, and the annual program and fiscal plans for the system; and

(6) in consultation with the office of technology, develop a plan for interconnection of the network with private colleges and public and private schools in the state.

Subd. 4. [PROGRAM PARTICIPATION.] (a) The commissioner may require the participation of state agencies, the state board of education, and the board of trustees of the Minnesota state colleges and universities and may request the participation of the board of regents of the University of Minnesota, in the planning and implementation of the network to provide interconnective technologies. The commissioner shall establish reimbursement rates in cooperation with the commissioner of finance to be billed to participating agencies and educational institutions sufficient to cover the operating, maintenance, and administrative costs of the system.

(b) A direct appropriation made to an educational institution for usage costs associated with MNet the state information infrastructure must only be used by the educational institution for payment of usage costs of the network as billed by the commissioner of administration.

Subd. 6. [APPROPRIATION.] Money appropriated for MNet the state information infrastructure and fees for telecommunications services must be deposited in an account in the intertechnologies fund. Money in the account is appropriated annually to the commissioner to operate telecommunications services.

Subd. 7. [EXEMPTION.] The system is exempt from the five-year limitation on contracts set by section 16B.07, subdivision 2.

Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 16B.58, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. [POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSIONER.] No person may park a motor vehicle, either privately or publicly owned, upon any parking lot or facility owned or operated by the state except as authorized by this section. The commissioner shall operate and supervise all state parking lots and facilities associated with buildings described in section 16B.24, subdivision 1, or when the commissioner considers it advisable and practicable, any other parking lots or facilities owned or rented by the state for the use of a state agency or state employees. The commissioner may also provide employee shuttle service and promote alternative transportation modes, including initiatives to increase the number of


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multi-occupancy vehicles. The commissioner may fix and collect rents, charges, or fees in connection with and for the use of any state parking lot or facility within the cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis except for any state lot or facility the control of which is vested by law in a state agency other than the department of administration.

Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 16B.65, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. [APPOINTMENTS.] The governing body of each municipality shall, unless other means are already provided, appoint a building official to administer the code. Two or more municipalities may combine in the appointment of a single building official for the purpose of administering the provisions of the code within their communities. In those municipalities for which no building officials have been appointed, the state building inspector official, with the approval of the commissioner, may appoint building officials to serve until the municipalities have made an appointment. If unable to make an appointment, the state building inspector official may use whichever state employees or state agencies are necessary to perform the duties of the building official. All costs incurred by virtue of an appointment by the state building inspector official or services rendered by state employees must be borne by the involved municipality. Receipts arising from the appointment must be paid into the state treasury and credited to the general special revenue fund.

Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 16B.65, subdivision 6, is amended to read:

Subd. 6. [VACANCIES.] In the event that a certified building official vacates that position within a municipality, that municipality shall appoint a certified building official to fill the vacancy as soon as possible. If the municipality fails to appoint a certified building official within 90 days of the occurrence of the vacancy, the state building inspector official may make the appointment or provide state employees to serve that function as provided in subdivision 1.

Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 1997 Supplement, section 16B.72, is amended to read:

16B.72 [REFERENDA ON STATE BUILDING CODE IN NONMETROPOLITAN COUNTIES.]

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a county that is not a metropolitan county as defined by section 473.121, subdivision 4, may provide, by a vote of the majority of its electors residing outside of municipalities that have adopted the state building code before January 1, 1977, that no part of the state building code except the building requirements for handicapped persons and the requirements for elevator safety applies within its jurisdiction.

The county board may submit to the voters at a regular or special election the question of adopting the building code. The county board shall submit the question to the voters if it receives a petition for the question signed by a number of voters equal to at least five percent of those voting in the last general election. The question on the ballot must be stated substantially as follows:

"Shall the state building code be adopted in . . . . . . . . . . County?"

If the majority of the votes cast on the proposition is in the negative, the state building code does not apply in the subject county, outside home rule charter or statutory cities or towns that adopted the building code before January 1, 1977, except the building requirements for handicapped persons and the requirements for elevator safety do apply.

Nothing in this section precludes a municipality or town that did has not adopt adopted the state building code before January 1, 1977, from adopting and enforcing by ordinance or other legal means the state building code within its jurisdiction.

Sec. 14. [16B.735] [ENFORCEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS.]

A statutory or home rule charter city that is not covered by the state building code because of action taken under section 16B.72 or 16B.73 is responsible for enforcement in the city of the state building code's requirements for handicapped persons. In all other areas where the state building code does not apply because of action taken under section 16B.72 or 16B.73, the county is responsible for enforcement of those requirements.


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Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 1997 Supplement, section 16E.03, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. [DEFINITIONS.] For the purposes of sections 16E.03 to 16E.05, the following terms have the meanings given them.

(a) "Information and communications technology activity" means the development or acquisition of information and communications technology devices and systems, but does not include MNet the state information infrastructure or its contractors.

(b) "Data processing device or system" means equipment or computer programs, including computer hardware, firmware, software, and communication protocols, used in connection with the processing of information through electronic data processing means, and includes data communication devices used in connection with computer facilities for the transmission of data.

(c) "State agency" means an agency in the executive branch of state government and includes the Minnesota higher education services office.

Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 1997 Supplement, section 16E.13, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3. [ASSISTANCE AND FUNDING; GENERAL PRINCIPLES.] Community technical assistance and development seed funding for aggregation of demand and community IT planning provided through the IT community resource development initiative is contingent upon the following general principles:

(1) that communities and regions show evidence of, or intent to do, cooperative funding and planning between sectors including, but not limited to, private sector providers, public sector technology investments such as MNet the state information infrastructure, library systems, health care providers, businesses, schools and other educational institutions, and the nonprofit sector; and

(2) that communities and regions agree to form local and regional IT coordination committees or modify similar, existing committees to be more inclusive of other sectors and undertake comprehensive planning across those sectors to leverage public and private IT investment to the maximum benefit of all citizens.

Sec. 17. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 124C.74, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2. [SCHOOL DISTRICT TELECOMMUNICATIONS GRANT.] (a) A school district may apply for a grant under this subdivision to: (1) establish connections among school districts, and between school districts and the MNet statewide telecommunications network state information infrastructure administered by the department of administration under section 16B.465; or (2) if such a connection meeting minimum electronic connectivity standards is already established, enhance telecommunications capacity for a school district. The minimum standards of capacity are a 56 kilobyte data line and 768 kilobyte ITV connection, subject to change based on the recommendations by the Minnesota education telecommunications council. A district may submit a grant application for interactive television with higher capacity connections in order to maintain multiple simultaneous connections. To ensure coordination among school districts, a school district must submit its grant application to the council through an organization that coordinates the applications and connections of at least ten school districts or through an existing technology cooperative.

(b) The application must, at a minimum, contain information to document for each applicant school district the following:

(1) that the proposed connection meets the minimum standards and employs an open network architecture that will ensure interconnectivity and interoperability with other education institutions and libraries;

(2) that the proposed connection and system will be connected to MNet the state information infrastructure through the department of administration under section 16B.465 and that a network service and management agreement is in place;

(3) that the proposed connection and system will be connected to the higher education telecommunication network and that a governance agreement has been adopted which includes agreements between the school district system, a higher education regional council, libraries, and coordinating entities;


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(4) the telecommunication vendor, which may be MNet, selected to provide service from the district to an MNet a state information infrastructure hub or to a more cost-effective connection point to MNet the state information infrastructure; and

(5) other information, as determined by the commissioner in consultation with the education telecommunications council, to ensure that connections are coordinated, meet state standards and are cost-effective, and that service is provided in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

(c) A grant applicant shall obtain a grant proposal for network services from MNet. If MNet is not selected as the vendor, the application must provide the reasons for choosing an alternative vendor. A school district may include, in its grant application, telecommunications access for collaboration with nonprofit arts organizations for the purpose of educational programs, or access for a secondary media center that: (1) is a member of a multitype library system; (2) is open during periods of the year when classroom instruction is occurring; and (3) has licensed school media staff on site.

(d) The Minnesota education telecommunications council shall award grants and the funds shall be dispersed by the commissioner. The highest priority for these grants shall be to bring school districts up to the minimum connectivity standards. A grant to enhance telecommunications capacity beyond the minimum connectivity standards shall be no more than 75 percent of the maximum grant under this subdivision. Grant applications for minimum connection and enhanced telecommunications capacity grants must be submitted to the commissioner by a coordinating organization including, but not limited to, service cooperatives and education districts. For the purposes of the grant, a school district may include a charter school under section 120.064, or the Faribault academies. Based on the award made by the council, all grants under this subdivision shall be paid by the commissioner directly to a school district (unless this application requests that the funds be paid to the coordinating agency). Nonpublic schools as defined in section 237.065, subdivision 2, located within the district may access the network. The nonpublic school is responsible for actual costs for connection from the school to the access site.

(e) Money awarded under this section may be used only for the purposes explicitly stated in the grant application.

Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 124C.74, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3. [REGIONAL LIBRARY TELECOMMUNICATION GRANT.] (a) A regional public library system may apply for a telecommunication access grant. The grant must be used to create or expand the capacity of electronic data access and connect the library system with the MNet statewide telecommunications network state information infrastructure administered by the department of administration under section 16B.465. Connections must meet minimum system standards of a 56 kilobyte data line and 768 kilobyte ITV connection. To be eligible for a telecommunications access grant, a regional public library system must: (1) meet the level of local support required under section 134.34; and (2) be open at least 20 hours per week.

(b) Any grant award under this subdivision may not be used to substitute for any existing local funds allocated to provide electronic access, or equipment for library staff or the public, or local funds previously dedicated to other library operations.

(c) An application for a regional public library telecommunications access grant must, at a minimum, contain information to document the following:

(1) that the connection meets the minimum standards and employs an open network architecture that will ensure interconnectivity and interoperability with other libraries and the educational system;

(2) that the connection is being established through the most cost-effective means and that the public library has explored and coordinated connections through school districts or other governmental agencies;

(3) that the proposed connection and system will be connected to MNet the state information infrastructure through the department of administration under section 16B.465 and that a network service and management agreement is in place;

(4) that the proposed connection and system will be connected to the higher education and to the school district telecommunication networks subject to a governance agreement with one or more school districts and a higher education regional council specifying how the system will be coordinated;


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(5) the telecommunication vendor, which may be MNet, selected to provide service from the library to an MNet a state information infrastructure hub or through a more cost-effective connection point to MNet the state information infrastructure; and

(6) other information, as determined by the commissioner, to ensure that connections are coordinated, meet state standards, are cost-effective, and that service is provided in an efficient and cost-effective manner so that libraries throughout the state are connected in as seamless a manner as technically possible.

(d) A grant applicant shall obtain a grant proposal for network services from MNet. If MNet is not selected as the vendor, the application must provide the reasons for choosing an alternative vendor.

Sec. 19. Minnesota Statutes 1997 Supplement, section 221.173, is amended to read:

221.173 [ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES.]

(a) The commissioner may accept in lieu of a required document completed on paper, an electronically transmitted document authenticated by an electronic signature.

(b) The commissioner shall consult with the commissioner of administration office of technology, who which shall provide advice and assistance in establishing criteria and standards for authentication of electronic signatures and establishing to a reasonable certainty the validity, security, and linkage of a specific, unaltered, electronically transmitted document, its unforged signature, and its authorized signer.

(c) The commissioner may determine the technology or system to be used, which may include a private key/public key system, an encrypted or cryptology-based system, a pen-based, on-screen signature system that captures and verifies an autograph and links it to a specific document, or other system or technology or combination of systems.

(d) To the extent consistent with this section, laws and rules pertaining to paper-based documents also pertain to electronically transmitted documents.

Sec. 20. Laws 1995, First Special Session chapter 3, article 12, section 7, subdivision 1, as amended by Laws 1997, First Special Session chapter 4, article 9, section 2, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. [STATE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP.] The membership of the Minnesota education telecommunications council established in Laws 1993, First Special Session chapter 2, is expanded to include representatives of elementary and secondary education. The membership shall consist of three representatives from the University of Minnesota; three representatives of the board of trustees for Minnesota state colleges and universities; one representative of the higher education services offices; one representative appointed by the private college council; one representative selected by the commissioner of administration; eight representatives selected by the commissioner of children, families, and learning, at least one of which must come from each of the six higher education telecommunication regions; a representative from the information policy office office of technology; two members each from the senate and the house of representatives selected by the subcommittee on committees of the committee on rules and administration of the senate and the speaker of the house, one member from each body must be a member of the minority party; and three representatives of libraries, one representing regional public libraries, one representing multitype libraries, and one representing community libraries, selected by the governor. The council shall:

(1) develop a statewide vision and plans for the use of distance learning technologies and provide leadership in implementing the use of such technologies;

(2) recommend to the commissioner and the legislature by December 15, 1996, a plan for long-term governance and a proposed structure for statewide and regional telecommunications;

(3) recommend educational policy relating to telecommunications;

(4) determine priorities for use;


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(5) oversee coordination of networks for post-secondary campuses, K-12 education, and regional and community libraries;

(6) review application for telecommunications access grants under Minnesota Statutes, section 124C.74 and recommend to the department grants for funding;

(7) determine priorities for grant funding proposals; and

(8) work with the information policy office to ensure consistency of the operation of the learning network with standards of an open system architecture.

The council shall consult with representatives of the telecommunication industry in implementing this section.

Sec. 21. Laws 1997, chapter 202, article 1, section 12, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4. Fiscal Agent

1,060,000 160,000

(a) Children's Museum

160,000 160,000

This appropriation is for a grant to the Minnesota Children's Museum.

(b) Voyageur Center

$250,000 the first year is for a grant to the city of International Falls for the predesign and design of an interpretive library and conference center. The center shall provide educational opportunities and enhance tourism by presenting information and displays that preserve and interpret the history of the voyageurs and animals involved with the voyageurs, emphasizing the importance of the fur trade to the history and development of the region and the state. The center shall include conference facilities. The center shall be located in the city of International Falls. The city may enter into a lease or management contract with a nonprofit entity for operation of the center. In developing plans for the facility, the commissioner city must consult with the small business development center located at Rainy River Community College.

(c) Hockey Hall of Fame

$200,000 the first year is for a grant to the hockey hall of fame in Eveleth for capital improvements and building and grounds maintenance. Any money not spent the first year is available the second year.

(d) American Bald Eagle Center

$450,000 the first year is for a grant to the city of Wabasha to acquire and prepare a site for and to predesign and design the American Bald Eagle Center, to be available until June 30, 1999.


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Sec. 22. [EFFECTIVE DATE.]

Sections 1, 19, 20, and 21 are effective on the day following final enactment."

Delete the title and insert:

"A bill for an act relating to state government; department of administration; making technical corrections relating to information systems and technology, data practices, and certain appropriations oversight; changing the name of the Minnesota telecommunications network; clarifying department of administration authority over building operations and maintenance; extending the expiration date of the governor's residence council; changing certain terminology, providing for disposition of certain revenue, modifying provisions relating to certain disability councils, and clarifying certain referenda authority with respect to the state building code; amending Minnesota Statutes 1996, sections 16B.04, subdivision 2; 16B.24, subdivision 1; 16B.27, subdivision 3; 16B.58, subdivision 1; 16B.65, subdivisions 1 and 6; and 124C.74, subdivisions 2 and 3; Minnesota Statutes 1997 Supplement, sections 15.059, subdivision 5a; 16B.415; 16B.465; 16B.72; 16E.03, subdivision 1; 16E.13, subdivision 3; and 221.173; Laws 1995, First Special Session chapter 3, article 12, section 7, subdivision 1, as amended; and Laws 1997, chapter 202, article 1, section 12, subdivision 4; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16B."

We request adoption of this report and repassage of the bill.

Senate Conferees: Martha R. Robertson, Leonard R. Price and Don Betzold.

House Conferees: Bill Hilty, Phyllis Kahn and Peg Larsen.

Hilty moved that the report of the Conference Committee on S. F. No. 2730 be adopted and that the bill be repassed as amended by the Conference Committee. The motion prevailed.

S. F. No. 2730, A bill for an act relating to state government; department of administration; making technical corrections relating to information systems and technology, data practices, and certain appropriations oversight; authorizing the commissioner to apply for and receive grants; designating the department as the responsible agency for certain federal programs; changing the name of the Minnesota telecommunications network; clarifying department of administration authority over building operations and maintenance; extending the expiration date of the governor's residence council; changing certain terminology, providing for disposition of certain revenue, and clarifying certain referenda authority with respect to the state building code; amending Minnesota Statutes 1996, sections 16B.04, subdivision 2, and by adding a subdivision; 16B.24, subdivision 1; 16B.27, subdivision 3; 16B.58, subdivision 1; 16B.65, subdivisions 1 and 6; and 124C.74, subdivisions 2 and 3; Minnesota Statutes 1997 Supplement, sections 15.059, subdivision 5a; 16B.415; 16B.465; 16B.72; 16E.01, subdivision 3; 16E.03, subdivision 1; 16E.13, subdivision 3; and 221.173; Laws 1995, First Special Session chapter 3, article 12, section 7, subdivision 1, as amended; and Laws 1997, chapter 202, article 1, section 12, subdivision 4; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16B.

The bill was read for the third time, as amended by Conference, and placed upon its repassage.

The question was taken on the repassage of the bill and the roll was called. There were 123 yeas and 3 nays as follows:

Those who voted in the affirmative were:


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Abrams Dorn Jefferson Mares Pawlenty Swenson, H.
Anderson, B. Entenza Jennings Mariani Paymar Sykora
Anderson, I. Erhardt Johnson, A. McCollum Peterson Tingelstad
Bakk Erickson Johnson, R. McElroy Pugh Tomassoni
Bettermann Evans Juhnke McGuire Rest Tompkins
Biernat Farrell Kahn Milbert Reuter Trimble
Bishop Finseth Kalis Mulder Rhodes Tuma
Boudreau Folliard Kelso Mullery Rifenberg Tunheim
Bradley Garcia Kinkel Munger Rostberg Van Dellen
Broecker Goodno Knoblach Murphy Rukavina Vandeveer
Carlson Greenfield Koskinen Ness Schumacher Wagenius
Chaudhary Greiling Kraus Nornes Seagren Weaver
Clark, J. Gunther Kubly Olson, E. Sekhon Wejcman
Clark, K. Haas Kuisle Olson, M. Skare Wenzel
Commers Harder Larsen Opatz Skoglund Westfall
Daggett Hasskamp Leppik Orfield Slawik Winter
Davids Hausman Lieder Osskopp Smith Wolf
Dawkins Hilty Lindner Osthoff Solberg Spk. Carruthers
Dehler Holsten Long Otremba, M. Stanek
Delmont Huntley Macklin Ozment Stang
Dempsey Jaros Mahon Paulsen Sviggum

Those who voted in the negative were:

Kielkucki Molnau Seifert

The bill was repassed, as amended by Conference, and its title agreed to.

Mr. Speaker:

I hereby announce that the Senate refuses to concur in the House amendments to the following Senate File:

S. F. No. 2118, A bill for an act relating to elections; authorizing experimental balloting procedures in Hennepin county; amending Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 203B.02, by adding a subdivision.

The Senate respectfully requests that a Conference Committee be appointed thereon. The Senate has appointed as such committee:

Ms. Higgins; Mrs. Scheid and Ms. Robertson.

Said Senate File is herewith transmitted to the House with the request that the House appoint a like committee.

Patrick E. Flahaven, Secretary of the Senate

Jefferson moved that the House accede to the request of the Senate and that the Speaker appoint a Conference Committee of 3 members of the House to meet with a like committee appointed by the Senate on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on S. F. No. 2118. The motion prevailed.

Winter moved that the House recess subject to the call of the Chair. The motion prevailed.

RECESS

RECONVENED

The House reconvened and was called to order by the Speaker.

There being no objection, the order of business reverted to Reports of Standing Committees.


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REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

Solberg from the Committee on Ways and Means to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2944, A bill for an act relating to taxation; updating certain provisions to changes in the Internal Revenue Code; amending Minnesota Statutes 1996, sections 290.06, subdivision 2c; 290.067, subdivision 2a; 290.0921, subdivision 3a; and 290A.03, subdivision 3; Minnesota Statutes 1997 Supplement, sections 289A.02, subdivision 7; 290.01, subdivisions 19, 19a, 19c, and 31; 290.0671, subdivision 1; 290A.03, subdivision 15; and 291.005, subdivision 1.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The report was adopted.

Solberg from the Committee on Ways and Means to which was referred:

H. F. No. 3828, A bill for an act relating to taxation; allowing a 20 percent property tax rebate for 1998 taxes.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The report was adopted.

Solberg from the Committee on Ways and Means to which was referred:

H. F. No. 3853, A bill for an act relating to agriculture; providing emergency financial relief for farm families in certain counties; establishing a temporary program of assistance for federal crop insurance premiums; appropriating money.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 1, line 12, after "means" insert "Beltrami,"

Page 2, line 6, after "loss" insert "from the county yield average"

Page 2, line 7, delete "the yield in one or more crops" and insert "wheat or barley yield"

Page 2, line 8, delete "1994" insert "1993"

Page 2, line 17, delete "assistance" and insert "reimbursement"

Page 2, line 18, delete "up to 50 percent of the total" and after "premiums" insert "and administrative fees"

Page 2, line 19, delete "crops" and insert "wheat and barley"

Page 2, line 20, delete "during the 1998" and insert "for the 1997" and delete "assistance" and insert "reimbursement"

Page 2, line 23, delete "$2,500" and insert "$4,000"

Page 2, after line 26, insert:

"(c) The farmer must be listed as the payee, or one of the payees, on the reimbursement check."

Page 2, line 28, delete "$15,000,000" and insert "$8,500,000"

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill pass.

The report was adopted.


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Solberg from the Committee on Ways and Means to which was referred:

S. F. No. 90, A bill for an act relating to legislative committees and commissions; updating statutory references to legislative committees; requiring certain appointments of members of the senate to be made by the subcommittee on committees of the committee on rules and administration; repealing references to abolished legislative commissions; amending Minnesota Statutes 1996, sections 3.30, subdivision 2; 3.303, subdivision 2; 3.754; 3.885, subdivision 1; 3.97, subdivision 2; 3.98, subdivisions 1 and 3; 8.15, subdivisions 3 and 4; 11A.041; 15.065; 15.16, subdivision 5; 15.161; 15.50, subdivisions 1 and 2; 15.95, subdivision 1; 15A.082, subdivision 2; 16A.011, subdivision 13; 16A.152, subdivision 6; 16A.19, subdivision 1; 16B.24, subdivisions 3, 3a, and 6; 16B.31, subdivision 3; 16B.335, subdivisions 1, 2, and 5; 16B.41, subdivision 2; 16B.87, subdivision 4; 16D.03, subdivision 3; 17B.15, subdivision 1; 18E.06; 43A.191, subdivision 3; 62R.25; 97A.0453; 115A.07, subdivisions 2 and 3; 115A.15, subdivision 5; 115A.158, subdivision 2; 115A.411, subdivision 1; 115A.55, subdivision 4; 115A.5501, subdivision 2; 115A.551, subdivisions 4 and 5; 115A.557, subdivision 4; 115A.965, subdivision 7; 115A.9651, subdivision 2; 115A.981, subdivision 3; 115B.20, subdivisions 1 and 6; 115B.43, subdivision 4; 115C.093; 115D.10; 116.072, subdivision 12; 116.125; 116C.712, subdivision 5; 116J.555, subdivision 2; 116J.581, subdivision 1; 116J.693, subdivision 2; 116O.03, subdivision 2; 116O.071, subdivision 3; 116O.09, subdivision 2; 116P.05, subdivision 1; 116P.08, subdivision 3; 116P.09, subdivision 7; 119B.17, subdivision 1; 121.703, subdivision 2; 124.078; 124.2131, subdivision 1; 135A.046, subdivision 3; 136F.60, subdivision 1; 136F.98, subdivision 1; 137.02, subdivision 3a; 138.763, subdivision 1; 144.056; 144.701, subdivision 4; 144A.071, subdivision 5; 144E.01, subdivision 2; 169.832, subdivision 13; 174.02, subdivision 6; 192.52; 240.18, subdivision 2; 240A.03, subdivision 15; 241.01, subdivision 5; 245.90; 252.50, subdivision 2; 253.015, subdivision 2; 256.014, subdivision 3; 256.031, subdivision 3; 256.736, subdivision 9; 256.9352, subdivision 3; 256.9657, subdivision 1c; 256B.0629, subdivision 3; 256B.69, subdivision 3a; 268.665, subdivision 2; 268.916; 270.0604, subdivision 4; 270.063; 270.0681, subdivision 2; 270.0682, subdivision 2; 270.71; 270.74; 273.1398, subdivision 2c; 299C.65, subdivision 2; 352.04, subdivision 3; 352B.02, subdivision 1c; 354.42, subdivision 5; 354A.12, subdivision 2b; 355.50; 356.88, subdivision 1; 393.07, subdivision 5; 446A.072, subdivision 11; 473.149, subdivision 6; 473.598, subdivision 3; 473.608, subdivision 12a; 473.845, subdivision 4; 473.846; and 473.848, subdivision 4; repealing Minnesota Statutes 1996, sections 3.873; 3.887; and 241.275, subdivision 5.

Reported the same back with the following amendments to the unofficial engrossment:

Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

"Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 1997 Supplement, section 177.24, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. [AMOUNT.] (a) For purposes of this subdivision, the terms defined in this paragraph have the meanings given them.

(1) "Large employer" means an enterprise whose annual gross volume of sales made or business done is not less than $500,000 (exclusive of excise taxes at the retail level that are separately stated) and covered by the Minnesota fair labor standards act, sections 177.21 to 177.35.

(2) "Small employer" means an enterprise whose annual gross volume of sales made or business done is less than $500,000 (exclusive of excise taxes at the retail level that are separately stated) and covered by the Minnesota fair labor standards act, sections 177.21 to 177.35.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in sections 177.21 to 177.35, every large employer must pay each employee wages at a rate of at least $5.15 $5.90 an hour beginning September 1, 1997 1998. Every small employer must pay each employee at a rate of at least $4.90 an hour beginning January 1, 1998, and at least $5.65 an hour beginning September 1, 1998.

(c) Notwithstanding paragraph (b), during the first 90 consecutive days of employment, an employer may pay an employee under the age of 20 years a wage of $4.25 $5 an hour. No employer may take any action to displace any employee, including a partial displacement through a reduction in hours, wages, or employment benefits, in order to hire an employee at the wage authorized in this paragraph.


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Sec. 2. [EFFECTIVE DATE.]

Section 1 is effective September 1, 1998."

Delete the title and insert:

"A bill for an act relating to employment; raising the minimum wage; amending Minnesota Statutes 1997 Supplement, section 177.24, subdivision 1."

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill pass.

The report was adopted.

Solberg from the Committee on Ways and Means to which was referred:

S. F. No. 1363, A bill for an act relating to economic development; creating a commission to examine and make recommendations on state subsidy programs and tax laws related to economic development.

Reported the same back with the following amendments to the unofficial engrossment:

Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

"Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 181.941, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. [SIX-WEEK 12-WEEK LEAVE; BIRTH OR ADOPTION.] An employer must grant an unpaid leave of absence to an employee who is a natural or adoptive parent in conjunction with the birth or adoption of a child. The length of the leave shall be determined by the employee, but may not exceed six 12 weeks, unless agreed to by the employer.

Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 181.941, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2. [START OF LEAVE.] The leave shall begin at a time requested by the employee. The employer may adopt reasonable policies governing the timing of requests for unpaid leave. The leave may begin not more than six 12 weeks after the birth or adoption; except that, in the case where the child must remain in the hospital longer than the mother, the leave may not begin more than six 12 weeks after the child leaves the hospital."

Delete the title and insert:

"A bill for an act relating to employment; extending parenting leave requirements; amending Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 181.941, subdivisions 1 and 2."

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill pass.

The report was adopted.

SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS

H. F. Nos. 2944, 3828 and 3853 were read for the second time.

SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS

S. F. Nos. 90 and 1363 were read for the second time.


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REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON RULES AND

LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATION

Winter from the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration, pursuant to rule 1.09, designated the following bills as Special Orders to be acted upon today:

S. F. Nos. 1480, 41, 1074 and 3397; and H. F. No. 3654.

SPECIAL ORDERS

S. F. No. 1480 was reported to the House.

Entenza moved that S. F. No. 1480 be temporarily laid over on Special Orders. The motion prevailed.

CALL OF THE HOUSE

On the motion of Winter and on the demand of 10 members, a call of the House was ordered. The following members answered to their names:

Abrams Dorn Johnson, A. Macklin Otremba, M. Sviggum
Anderson, B. Entenza Johnson, R. Mahon Paulsen Swenson, H.
Anderson, I. Erhardt Juhnke Mares Pawlenty Sykora
Bakk Erickson Kahn Mariani Paymar Tingelstad
Bettermann Evans Kalis Marko Peterson Tomassoni
Biernat Finseth Kelso McCollum Pugh Tompkins
Bishop Folliard Kielkucki McElroy Rest Trimble
Boudreau Garcia Kinkel McGuire Reuter Tuma
Bradley Goodno Knight Milbert Rhodes Tunheim
Broecker Greenfield Knoblach Molnau Rifenberg Van Dellen
Carlson Greiling Koskinen Mulder Rostberg Vandeveer
Chaudhary Gunther Kraus Mullery Schumacher Wagenius
Clark, J. Haas Krinkie Munger Seagren Weaver
Clark, K. Harder Kubly Ness Seifert Wejcman
Commers Hasskamp Kuisle Nornes Sekhon Wenzel
Daggett Hausman Larsen Olson, E. Skare Westfall
Davids Hilty Leighton Olson, M. Skoglund Winter
Dawkins Holsten Leppik Opatz Slawik Spk. Carruthers
Dehler Huntley Lieder Orfield Smith
Delmont Jefferson Lindner Osskopp Solberg
Dempsey Jennings Long Osthoff Stang

Winter moved that further proceedings of the roll call be suspended and that the Sergeant at Arms be instructed to bring in the absentees. The motion prevailed and it was so ordered.

S. F. No. 41 was reported to the House.

Sviggum offered an amendment to S. F. No. 41, the unofficial engrossment.

Milbert requested a division of the Sviggum amendment to S. F. No. 41, the unofficial engrossment.


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The first portion of the Sviggum amendment to S. F. No. 41, the unofficial engrossment, reads as follows:

Page 1, line 12, delete "The taking of game and fish" and insert "Fishing, hunting, and the taking of game and fish"

Page 1, line 20, delete "the taking of game and fish" and insert "fishing, hunting, and the taking of game and fish"

Amend the title accordingly

A roll call was requested and properly seconded.

The question was taken on the first portion of the Sviggum amendment and the roll was called.

Winter moved that those not voting be excused from voting. The motion prevailed.

There were 118 yeas and 8 nays as follows:

Those who voted in the affirmative were:

Abrams Entenza Kahn Marko Paulsen Swenson, H.
Anderson, B. Erhardt Kalis McCollum Pawlenty Sykora
Anderson, I. Erickson Kelso McElroy Peterson Tingelstad
Bakk Evans Kielkucki McGuire Pugh Tomassoni
Bettermann Finseth Kinkel Milbert Rest Tompkins
Biernat Folliard Knight Molnau Reuter Trimble
Bishop Garcia Knoblach Mulder Rhodes Tuma
Boudreau Goodno Koskinen Mullery Rifenberg Tunheim
Bradley Gunther Kraus Munger Rostberg Van Dellen
Broecker Haas Krinkie Murphy Rukavina Vandeveer
Chaudhary Harder Kubly Ness Schumacher Wagenius
Clark, J. Hasskamp Kuisle Nornes Seagren Weaver
Commers Hilty Larsen Olson, E. Seifert Wenzel
Daggett Holsten Leighton Olson, M. Sekhon Westfall
Davids Huntley Leppik Opatz Skare Winter
Dawkins Jefferson Lieder Orfield Slawik Wolf
Dehler Jennings Lindner Osskopp Smith Workman
Delmont Johnson, A. Macklin Osthoff Solberg Spk. Carruthers
Dempsey Johnson, R. Mares Otremba, M. Stang
Dorn Juhnke Mariani Ozment Sviggum

Those who voted in the negative were:

Clark, K. Greiling Mahon Skoglund Wejcman
Greenfield Hausman Paymar

The motion prevailed and the first portion of the Sviggum amendment was adopted.

Macklin was excused between the hours of 12:50 p.m. and 1:45 p.m.

The second portion of the Sviggum amendment to S. F. No. 41, the unofficial engrossment, as amended, reads as follows:

Page 1, lines 14 and 22, delete "privilege" and insert "right"

Amend the title accordingly

A roll call was requested and properly seconded.


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The question was taken on the second portion of the Sviggum amendment and the roll was called.

Winter moved that those not voting be excused from voting. The motion prevailed.

There were 63 yeas and 63 nays as follows:

Those who voted in the affirmative were:

Abrams Dehler Knoblach Nornes Rifenberg Tingelstad
Anderson, B. Dempsey Kraus Olson, E. Rostberg Tomassoni
Anderson, I. Erickson Krinkie Olson, M. Rukavina Van Dellen
Bakk Finseth Kubly Osskopp Schumacher Vandeveer
Bettermann Goodno Kuisle Ozment Seifert Weaver
Boudreau Gunther Larsen Paulsen Smith Wenzel
Broecker Haas Lindner Pawlenty Solberg Westfall
Clark, J. Harder Mares Peterson Stanek Workman
Commers Juhnke Molnau Rest Stang
Daggett Kielkucki Mulder Reuter Sviggum
Davids Knight Ness Rhodes Swenson, H.

Those who voted in the negative were:

Biernat Evans Jaros Leppik Murphy Trimble
Bishop Farrell Jefferson Lieder Opatz Tuma
Bradley Folliard Jennings Long Orfield Tunheim
Carlson Garcia Johnson, A. Mahon Osthoff Wagenius
Chaudhary Greenfield Johnson, R. Mariani Pugh Wejcman
Clark, K. Greiling Kahn Marko Seagren Winter
Dawkins Hasskamp Kalis McCollum Sekhon Wolf
Delmont Hausman Kelso McElroy Skare Spk. Carruthers
Dorn Hilty Kinkel McGuire Skoglund
Entenza Holsten Koskinen Milbert Slawik
Erhardt Huntley Leighton Mullery Sykora

The motion did not prevail and the second portion of the Sviggum amendment was not adopted.

S. F. No. 41, as amended, was read for the third time.

MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION

Weaver moved that the action whereby S. F. No. 41, as amended, was given its third reading be now reconsidered.

A roll call was requested and properly seconded.

The question was taken on the Weaver motion and the roll was called.

Winter moved that those not voting be excused from voting. The motion prevailed.

There were 65 yeas and 65 nays as follows:

Those who voted in the affirmative were:

Abrams Daggett Holsten McElroy Rhodes Sykora
Anderson, B. Davids Kielkucki Molnau Rifenberg Tingelstad
Anderson, I. Dehler Knight Mulder Rostberg Tompkins
Bakk Dempsey Knoblach Ness Rukavina Tuma
Bettermann Erhardt Kraus Nornes Seagren Van Dellen
Bishop Erickson Krinkie Olson, M. Seifert Vandeveer
Boudreau Finseth Kuisle Osskopp Smith Weaver

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Bradley Goodno Larsen Ozment Stanek Westfall
Broecker Gunther Leppik Paulsen Stang Wolf
Clark, J. Haas Lindner Pawlenty Sviggum Workman
Commers Harder Mares Reuter Swenson, H.

Those who voted in the negative were:

Biernat Garcia Johnson, R. Mahon Orfield Slawik
Carlson Greenfield Juhnke Mariani Osthoff Solberg
Chaudhary Greiling Kahn Marko Otremba, M. Tomassoni
Clark, K. Hasskamp Kalis McCollum Paymar Trimble
Dawkins Hausman Kelso McGuire Peterson Tunheim
Delmont Hilty Kinkel Milbert Pugh Wagenius
Dorn Huntley Koskinen Mullery Rest Wejcman
Entenza Jaros Kubly Munger Schumacher Wenzel
Evans Jefferson Leighton Murphy Sekhon Winter
Farrell Jennings Lieder Olson, E. Skare Spk. Carruthers
Folliard Johnson, A. Long Opatz Skoglund

The motion did not prevail.

S. F. No. 41, A bill for an act proposing an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution, article 1, by adding a section; affirming the right of citizens to hunt or take game and fish.

The bill was read for the third time, as amended, and placed upon its final passage.

The question was taken on the passage of the bill and the roll was called.

Winter moved that those not voting be excused from voting. The motion prevailed.

There were 118 yeas and 13 nays as follows:

Those who voted in the affirmative were:

Abrams Erhardt Kalis McCollum Peterson Swenson, H.
Anderson, B. Erickson Kelso McElroy Pugh Sykora
Anderson, I. Evans Kielkucki McGuire Rest Tingelstad
Bakk Farrell Kinkel Milbert Reuter Tomassoni
Bettermann Finseth Knight Molnau Rhodes Tompkins
Bishop Garcia Knoblach Mulder Rifenberg Trimble
Boudreau Goodno Koskinen Mullery Rostberg Tuma
Bradley Gunther Kraus Murphy Rukavina Tunheim
Broecker Haas Krinkie Ness Schumacher Van Dellen
Carlson Harder Kubly Nornes Seagren Vandeveer
Chaudhary Hasskamp Kuisle Olson, E. Seifert Wagenius
Clark, J. Hilty Larsen Olson, M. Sekhon Weaver
Commers Holsten Leighton Opatz Skare Wenzel
Daggett Huntley Leppik Orfield Skoglund Westfall
Davids Jefferson Lieder Osskopp Slawik Winter
Dawkins Jennings Lindner Osthoff Smith Wolf

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Dehler Johnson, A. Long Otremba, M. Solberg Workman
Delmont Johnson, R. Macklin Ozment Stanek Spk. Carruthers
Dempsey Juhnke Mares Paulsen Stang
Dorn Kahn Marko Pawlenty Sviggum

Those who voted in the negative were:

Biernat Folliard Hausman Mariani Wejcman
Clark, K. Greenfield Jaros Munger
Entenza Greiling Mahon Paymar

The bill was passed, as amended, and its title agreed to.

CALL OF THE HOUSE LIFTED

Winter moved that the call of the House be suspended. The motion prevailed and it was so ordered.

S. F. No. 1480 which was temporarily laid over earlier today on Special Orders was again reported to the House.

Entenza moved that S. F. No. 1480 be temporarily laid over on Special Orders. The motion prevailed.

S. F. No. 1074 was reported to the House.

Rukavina offered an amendment to S. F. No. 1074.

POINT OF ORDER

Bettermann raised a point of order pursuant to rule 3.09 that the Rukavina amendment was not in order. The Speaker ruled the point of order not well taken and the Rukavina amendment in order.

POINT OF ORDER

Bettermann raised a point of order pursuant to rule 3.10 that the Rukavina amendment was not in order. The Speaker ruled the point of order well taken and the Rukavina amendment out of order.

Pugh moved that S. F. No. 1074 be continued on Special Orders. The motion prevailed.

S. F. No. 1480 which was temporarily laid over earlier today on Special Orders was again reported to the House.

Entenza moved to amend S. F. No. 1480, the unofficial engrossment, as follows:

Page 2, delete lines 6 to 11 and insert:

"(1) that there is probable cause to believe that the source has specific information sought (i) is clearly relevant to a specific violation of the law other than a misdemeanor gross misdemeanor or felony, or (ii) is clearly relevant to a misdemeanor so long as the information would not tend to identify the source of the information or the means through which it was obtained,"

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.


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S. F. No. 1480, A bill for an act relating to evidence; fixing the conditions for the disclosure of certain information subject to the Minnesota Free Flow of Information Act; amending Minnesota Statutes 1996, sections 595.023; and 595.024, subdivision 2.

The bill was read for the third time, as amended, and placed upon its final passage.

The question was taken on the passage of the bill and the roll was called. There were 123 yeas and 6 nays as follows:

Those who voted in the affirmative were:

Abrams Erhardt Johnson, R. Mariani Pawlenty Swenson, H.
Anderson, B. Erickson Juhnke Marko Paymar Sykora
Anderson, I. Evans Kahn McCollum Peterson Tingelstad
Bettermann Farrell Kalis McElroy Pugh Tomassoni
Biernat Finseth Kielkucki McGuire Rest Trimble
Bishop Folliard Kinkel Milbert Reuter Tuma
Boudreau Garcia Knoblach Molnau Rhodes Tunheim
Broecker Greenfield Koskinen Mulder Rifenberg Van Dellen
Carlson Greiling Kraus Mullery Rostberg Vandeveer
Chaudhary Gunther Krinkie Munger Rukavina Wagenius
Clark, J. Haas Kubly Murphy Schumacher Weaver
Clark, K. Harder Kuisle Ness Seagren Wejcman
Commers Hasskamp Larsen Nornes Seifert Wenzel
Daggett Hausman Leighton Olson, M. Sekhon Westfall
Davids Hilty Leppik Opatz Skare Winter
Dawkins Holsten Lieder Orfield Skoglund Wolf
Dehler Huntley Lindner Osskopp Slawik Workman
Delmont Jaros Long Osthoff Smith Spk. Carruthers
Dempsey Jefferson Macklin Otremba, M. Solberg
Dorn Jennings Mahon Ozment Stang
Entenza Johnson, A. Mares Paulsen Sviggum

Those who voted in the negative were:

Bradley Goodno Knight Olson, E. Stanek Tompkins

The bill was passed, as amended, and its title agreed to.

TAKEN FROM THE TABLE

Bishop moved that S. F. No. 2050 be taken from the table. The motion prevailed.

S. F. No. 2050 was reported to the House.

Bishop moved to amend S. F. No. 2050 as follows:

Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert the following language of H. F. No. 2521, the second engrossment:

"Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 144.335, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. [DEFINITIONS.] For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given them:

(a) "Patient" means a natural person who has received health care services from a provider for treatment or examination of a medical, psychiatric, or mental condition, the surviving spouse and parents of a deceased patient, or a person the patient designates appoints in writing as a representative, including a health care agent acting pursuant to chapter 145C, unless the


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authority of the agent has been limited by the principal in the principal's health care directive. Except for minors who have received health care services pursuant to sections 144.341 to 144.347, in the case of a minor, patient includes a parent or guardian, or a person acting as a parent or guardian in the absence of a parent or guardian.

(b) "Provider" means (1) any person who furnishes health care services and is licensed to furnish the services pursuant to chapter 147, 148, 148B, 150A, 151, or 153; (2) a home care provider licensed under section 144A.46; (3) a health care facility licensed pursuant to this chapter or chapter 144A; (4) a physician assistant registered under chapter 147A; and (5) an unlicensed mental health practitioner regulated pursuant to sections 148B.60 to 148B.71.

(c) "Individually identifiable form" means a form in which the patient is or can be identified as the subject of the health records.

Sec. 2. [145B.011] [APPLICATION OF CHAPTER.]

This chapter applies only to living wills executed before August 1, 1998. If a document purporting to be a living will is executed on or after August 1, 1998, its legal sufficiency, interpretation, and enforcement must be determined under the provisions of chapter 145C in effect on the date of its execution.

Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 145C.01, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:

Subd. 1a. [ACT IN GOOD FAITH.] "Act in good faith" means to act consistently with a legally sufficient health care directive of the principal, a living will executed under chapter 145B, a declaration regarding intrusive mental health treatment executed under section 253B.03, subdivision 6d, or information otherwise made known by the principal, unless the actor has actual knowledge of the modification or revocation of the information expressed. If these sources of information do not provide adequate guidance to the actor, "act in good faith" means acting in the best interests of the principal, considering the principal's overall general health condition and prognosis and the principal's personal values to the extent known. Notwithstanding any instruction of the principal, a health care agent, health care provider, or any other person is not acting in good faith if the person violates the provisions of section 609.215 prohibiting assisted suicide.

Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 145C.01, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:

Subd. 1b. [DECISION-MAKING CAPACITY.] "Decision-making capacity" means the ability to understand the significant benefits, risks, and alternatives to proposed health care and to make and communicate a health care decision.

Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 145C.01, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2. [HEALTH CARE AGENT.] "Health care agent" means an individual age 18 or older who is designated appointed by a principal in a durable health care power of attorney for health care to make health care decisions on behalf of a the principal and has consented to act in that capacity. An agent "Health care agent" may also be referred to as "attorney in fact agent."

Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 145C.01, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3. [DURABLE HEALTH CARE POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR HEALTH CARE.] "Durable Health care power of attorney for health care" means an instrument authorizing an agent appointing one or more health care agents to make health care decisions for the principal if the principal is unable, in the judgment of the attending physician, to make or communicate health care decisions.

Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 145C.01, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4. [HEALTH CARE.] "Health care" means any care, treatment, service, or procedure to maintain, diagnose, or treat otherwise affect a person's physical or mental condition. "Health care" includes the provision of nutrition or hydration parenterally or through intubation but does not include any treatment, service, or procedure that violates the provisions of section 609.215 prohibiting assisted suicide. "Health care" does not include intrusive mental health treatment as defined in section 253B.03, subdivision 6b, unless the durable power of attorney for health care specifically applies to decisions


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relating to intrusive mental health treatment also includes the establishment of a person's abode within or without the state and personal security safeguards for a person, to the extent decisions on these matters relate to the health care needs of the person.

Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 145C.01, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:

Subd. 5a. [HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE.] "Health care directive" means a written instrument that complies with section 145C.03 and includes one or more health care instructions, a health care power of attorney, or both; or a durable power of attorney for health care executed under this chapter before August 1, 1998.

Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 145C.01, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:

Subd. 7a. [HEALTH CARE INSTRUCTION.] "Health care instruction" means a written statement of the principal's values, preferences, guidelines, or directions regarding health care.

Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 145C.01, subdivision 8, is amended to read:

Subd. 8. [PRINCIPAL.] "Principal" means an individual age 18 or older who has executed a durable power of attorney for health care directive.

Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 145C.01, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:

Subd. 9. [REASONABLY AVAILABLE.] "Reasonably available" means readily able to be contacted without undue effort and willing and able to act in a timely manner considering the urgency of the principal's health care needs.

Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 145C.02, is amended to read:

145C.02 [DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE.]

A durable power of attorney for health care under this chapter authorizes the agent to make health care decisions for the principal when the principal is unable, in the judgment of the principal's attending physician, to make or communicate health care decisions. The durable power of attorney for health care must substantially comply with the requirements of this chapter. An instrument executed prior to August 1, 1993, purporting to create a durable power of attorney for health care is valid if the document specifically authorizes the agent to make health care decisions and is executed in compliance with section 145C.03. A principal with the capacity to do so may execute a health care directive. A health care directive may include one or more health care instructions to direct health care providers, others assisting with health care, family members, and a health care agent. A health care directive may include a health care power of attorney to appoint a health care agent to make health care decisions for the principal when the principal, in the judgment of the principal's attending physician, lacks decision-making capacity, unless otherwise specified in the health care directive.

Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 145C.03, is amended to read:

145C.03 [REQUIREMENTS.]

Subdivision 1. [EXECUTION LEGAL SUFFICIENCY.] A durable power of attorney for health care must be signed by the principal or in the principal's name by some other individual acting in the principal's presence and by the principal's direction. A durable power of attorney for health care must contain the date of its execution and must be witnessed or acknowledged by one of the following methods:

(1) signed by at least two individuals age 18 or older each of whom witnessed either the signing of the instrument by the principal or the principal's acknowledgment of the signature; or

(2) acknowledged by the principal before a notary public who is not the agent. To be legally sufficient in this state, a health care directive must:

(1) be in writing;


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(2) be dated;

(3) state the principal's name;

(4) be executed by a principal with capacity to do so with the signature of the principal or with the signature of another person authorized by the principal to sign on behalf of the principal;

(5) contain verification of the principal's signature or the signature of the person authorized by the principal to sign on behalf of the principal, either by a notary public or by witnesses as provided under this chapter; and

(6) include a health care instruction, a health care power of attorney, or both.

Subd. 2. [INDIVIDUALS INELIGIBLE TO ACT AS HEALTH CARE AGENT.] (a) An individual appointed by the principal under section 145C.05, subdivision 2, paragraph (b), to make the determination of the principal's decision-making capacity is not eligible to act as the health care agent.

(b) The following individuals are not eligible to act as the health care agent in a durable power of attorney for health care, unless the individual designated appointed is related to the principal by blood, marriage, registered domestic partnership, or adoption, or unless the principal has otherwise specified in the health care directive:

(1) a health care provider attending the principal on the date of execution of the health care directive or on the date the health care agent must make decisions for the principal; or

(2) an employee of a health care provider attending the principal on the date of execution of the health care directive or on the date the health care agent must make decisions for the principal.

Subd. 3. [INDIVIDUALS INELIGIBLE TO ACT AS WITNESSES OR NOTARY PUBLIC.] The (a) A health care agent designated or alternate health care agent appointed in the durable power of attorney for a health care power of attorney may not act as a witness or notary public for the execution of the durable power of attorney for health care directive that includes the health care power of attorney.

(b) At least one witness to the execution of the durable power of attorney for health care directive must not be a health care provider providing direct care to the principal or an employee of a health care provider providing direct care to the principal on the date of execution. A person notarizing a health care directive may be an employee of a health care provider providing direct care to the principal.

Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 145C.04, is amended to read:

145C.04 [EXECUTED IN ANOTHER STATE.]

(a) A durable power of attorney for health care or similar document executed in another state or jurisdiction in compliance with the law of that state or jurisdiction is valid and enforceable in this state, to the extent the document is consistent with the laws of this state health care directive or similar document executed in another state or jurisdiction is legally sufficient under this chapter if it:

(1) complies with the law of the state or jurisdiction in which it was executed; or

(2) complies with section 145C.03.

(b) Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to authorize a directive or similar document to override the provisions of section 609.215 prohibiting assisted suicide.


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Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 145C.05, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. [CONTENT.] A durable power of attorney for health care directive executed pursuant to this chapter may, but need not, be in the following form:

"I appoint . . . . . . . . . . as my agent (my attorney in fact) to make any health care decision for me when, in the judgment of my attending physician, I am unable to make or communicate the decision myself and my agent consents to make or communicate the decision on my behalf.

My agent has the power to make any health care decision for me. This power includes the power to give consent, to refuse consent, or to withdraw consent to any care, treatment, service, or procedure to maintain, diagnose, or treat my physical or mental condition, including giving me food or water by artificial means. My agent has the power, where consistent with the laws of this state, to make a health care decision to withhold or stop health care necessary to keep me alive. It is my intention that my agent or any alternative agent has a personal obligation to me to make health care decisions for me consistent with my expressed wishes. I understand, however, that my agent or any alternative agent has no legal duty to act.

My agent and any alternative agents have consented to act as my agent. My agent and any alternative agents have been notified that they will be nominated as a guardian or conservator for me.

My agent must act consistently with my desires as stated in this document or as otherwise made known by me to my agent.

My agent has the same right as I would have to receive, review, and obtain copies of my medical records and to consent to disclosure of those records." contained in section 145C.16.

Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 145C.05, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2. [ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS THAT MAY BE INCLUDED.] The durable power of attorney for (a) A health care directive may include additional provisions consistent with this chapter, including, but not limited to:

(1) the designation of one or more alternative alternate health care agents to act if the named health care agent is unable, unavailable, or unwilling not reasonably available to serve;

(2) specific instructions to the agent or any alternative agents directions to joint health care agents regarding the process or standards by which the health care agents are to reach a health care decision for the principal, and a statement whether joint health care agents may act independently of one another;

(3) limitations, if any, on the right of the health care agent or any alternative alternate health care agents to receive, review, obtain copies of, and consent to the disclosure of the principal's medical records;

(4) limitations, if any, on the nomination of the health care agent as guardian or conservator of the person for purposes of section 525.544; and

(5) a document of gift for the purpose of making an anatomical gift, as set forth in sections 525.921 to 525.9224, or an amendment to, revocation of, or refusal to make an anatomical gift.;

(6) a declaration regarding intrusive mental health treatment under section 253B.03, subdivision 6d, or a statement that the health care agent is authorized to give consent for the principal under section 253B.04, subdivision 1a;

(7) a funeral directive as provided in section 149A.80, subdivision 2;

(8) limitations, if any, to the effect of dissolution or annulment of marriage or termination of domestic partnership on the appointment of a health care agent under section 145C.09, subdivision 2;

(9) specific reasons why a principal wants a health care provider or an employee of a health care provider attending the principal to be eligible to act as the principal's health care agent;


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(10) health care instructions by a woman of child bearing age regarding how she would like her pregnancy, if any, to affect health care decisions made on her behalf; and

(11) health care instructions regarding artificially administered nutrition or hydration.

(b) A health care directive may include a statement of the circumstances under which the directive becomes effective other than upon the judgment of the principal's attending physician in the following situations:

(1) a principal who in good faith generally selects and depends upon spiritual means or prayer for the treatment or care of disease or remedial care and does not have an attending physician, may include a statement appointing an individual who may determine the principal's decision-making capacity; and

(2) a principal who in good faith does not generally select a physician or a health care facility for the principal's health care needs may include a statement appointing an individual who may determine the principal's decision-making capacity, provided that if the need to determine the principal's capacity arises when the principal is receiving care under the direction of an attending physician in a health care facility, the determination must be made by an attending physician after consultation with the appointed individual.

If a person appointed under clause (1) or (2) is not reasonably available and the principal is receiving care under the direction of an attending physician in a health care facility, an attending physician shall determine the principal's decision-making capacity.

(c) A health care directive may authorize a health care agent to make health care decisions for a principal even though the principal retains decision-making capacity.

Sec. 17. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 145C.06, is amended to read:

145C.06 [WHEN EFFECTIVE.]

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), a durable power of attorney for A health care directive is effective for a health care decision when:

(1) it has been executed in accordance with meets the requirements of section 145C.03, subdivision 1; and

(2) the principal is unable, in the determination of the attending physician of the principal, to make or communicate that health care decision and the agent consents to make or communicate the decision lacks decision-making capacity to make the health care decision; or if other conditions for effectiveness otherwise specified by the principal have been met.

A health care directive is not effective for a health care decision when the principal, in the determination of the attending physician of the principal, recovers decision-making capacity; or if other conditions for effectiveness otherwise specified by the principal have been met.

(b) If the principal states in the durable power of attorney that the principal does not have an attending physician because the principal in good faith generally selects and depends upon spiritual means or prayer for the treatment or care of disease or remedial care, the principal may designate an individual in the durable power of attorney for health care who may certify in a writing acknowledged before a notary public that the principal is unable to make or communicate a health care decision. The requirements of section 145C.03, subdivisions 2 and 3, relating to the eligibility of a health care provider attending the principal or the provider's employee to act as an agent or witness apply to an individual designated under this paragraph.

Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 145C.07, is amended to read:

145C.07 [AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF HEALTH CARE AGENT.]

Subdivision 1. [AUTHORITY.] The health care agent has authority to make any particular health care decision only if the principal is unable lacks decision-making capacity, in the determination of the attending physician, to make or communicate that health care decision; or if other conditions for effectiveness otherwise specified by the principal have been


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met. The agent does not have authority to consent to a voluntary commitment under chapter 253B. The physician or other health care provider shall continue to obtain the principal's informed consent to all health care decisions for which the principal is capable of informed consent has decision-making capacity, unless other conditions for effectiveness otherwise specified by the principal have been met. An alternate health care agent has authority to act if the primary health care agent is not reasonably available to act.

Subd. 2. [HEALTH CARE AGENT AS GUARDIAN.] Except as otherwise provided in the durable power of attorney for health care Unless the principal has otherwise specified in the health care directive, the appointment of the health care agent in a durable power of attorney for health care directive is considered a nomination of a guardian or conservator of the person for purposes of section 525.544.

Subd. 3. [DUTIES.] In exercising the authority under the durable power of attorney for a health care directive, the a health care agent has a duty to act in accordance with the desires of the principal as expressed in the durable power of attorney for health care, as expressed in a living will under chapter 145B or in a declaration regarding intrusive mental health treatment under section 253B.03, subdivision 6d, or as otherwise made known by the principal to the agent at any time. If the principal's desires are not known or cannot be determined from information known to the agent, the agent has a duty to act in the best interests of the principal taking into account the principal's overall medical condition and prognosis good faith. An A health care agent or any alternative alternate health care agent has a personal obligation to the principal to make health care decisions authorized by the durable health care power of attorney for health care, but this obligation does not constitute a legal duty to act.

Subd. 4. [INCONSISTENCIES AMONG DOCUMENTS.] In the event of inconsistency between the designation appointment of a proxy under chapter 145B or section 253B.03, subdivision 6d, or of an a health care agent under this chapter, the most recent designation appointment takes precedence. In the event of other inconsistencies among documents executed under this chapter, under chapter 145B, or under section 253B.03, subdivision 6d, or 525.544, or other legally sufficient documents, the provisions of the most recently executed document take precedence only to the extent of the inconsistency.

Sec. 19. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 145C.08, is amended to read:

145C.08 [AUTHORITY TO REVIEW MEDICAL RECORDS.]

An A health care agent acting pursuant to a durable power of attorney for health care directive has the same right as the principal to receive, review, and obtain copies of medical records of the principal, and to consent to the disclosure of medical records of the principal, unless the durable power of attorney for health care expressly provides otherwise principal has otherwise specified in the health care directive.

Sec. 20. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 145C.09, is amended to read:

145C.09 [REVOCATION OF DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE.]

Subdivision 1. [REVOCATION.] The A principal with the capacity to do so may revoke a durable power of attorney for health care directive in whole or in part at any time by doing any of the following:

(1) canceling, defacing, obliterating, burning, tearing, or otherwise destroying the durable power of attorney for health care directive instrument or directing another in the presence of the principal to destroy the durable power of attorney for health care directive instrument, with the intent to revoke the health care directive in whole or in part;

(2) executing a statement, in writing and dated, expressing the principal's intent to revoke the durable power of attorney for health care directive in whole or in part;

(3) verbally expressing the principal's intent to revoke the durable power of attorney for health care directive in whole or in part in the presence of two witnesses who do not have to be present at the same time; or

(4) executing a subsequent durable power of attorney for health care instrument directive, to the extent the subsequent instrument is inconsistent with any prior instrument.


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Subd. 2. [EFFECT OF DISSOLUTION OR ANNULMENT OF MARRIAGE OR TERMINATION OF DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP ON APPOINTMENT OF HEALTH CARE AGENT.] Unless the durable power of attorney for health care expressly provides otherwise principal has otherwise specified in the health care directive, the appointment by the principal of the principal's spouse or registered domestic partner as health care agent under a durable health care power of attorney for health care is revoked by the commencement of proceedings for dissolution, annulment, or termination of the principal's marriage or commencement of proceedings for termination of the principal's registered domestic partnership.

Sec. 21. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 145C.10, is amended to read:

145C.10 [PRESUMPTIONS.]

(a) The principal is presumed to have the capacity to appoint an agent to make execute a health care decisions directive and to revoke a durable power of attorney for health care directive, absent clear and convincing evidence to the contrary.

(b) A health care provider or health care agent may presume that a durable power of attorney for health care directive is valid legally sufficient absent actual knowledge to the contrary. A health care directive is presumed to be properly executed, absent clear and convincing evidence to the contrary.

It is presumed that an (c) A health care agent, and a health care provider acting pursuant to the direction of an a health care agent, are presumed to be acting in good faith and in the best interests of the principal, absent clear and convincing evidence to the contrary.

(d) A health care directive is presumed to remain in effect until the principal modifies or revokes it, absent clear and convincing evidence to the contrary.

(e) This chapter does not create a presumption concerning the intention of an individual who has not executed a durable power of attorney for health care directive and does not impair or supersede any right or responsibility of an individual to consent, refuse to consent, or withdraw consent to health care on behalf of another in the absence of a durable power of attorney for health care directive.

(f) A copy of a health care directive is presumed to be a true and accurate copy of the executed original, absent clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, and must be given the same effect as an original.

For purposes of this chapter, acting in good faith means acting consistently with the desires of the principal as expressed in the durable power of attorney for health care, as expressed in a living will under chapter 145B or in a declaration regarding intrusive mental health treatment under section 253B.03, subdivision 6d, or otherwise made known by the principal to the agent. If the principal's desires are not known or cannot be determined from information known to the agent, acting in good faith means acting in the best interests of the principal, taking into account the principal's overall medical condition and prognosis.

(g) When a patient who lacks decision-making capacity is pregnant, and in reasonable medical judgment there is a real possibility that if health care to sustain her life and the life of the fetus is provided the fetus could survive to the point of live birth, it is presumed that such health care should be provided, even if the withholding or withdrawal of such health care would be authorized were she not pregnant. This presumption is negated by health care directive provisions described in section 145C.05, subdivision 2, paragraph (a), clause (10), that are to the contrary, or, in the absence of such provisions, by clear and convincing evidence that the patient's wishes, while competent, were to the contrary.

Sec. 22. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 145C.11, is amended to read:

145C.11 [IMMUNITIES.]

Subdivision 1. [HEALTH CARE AGENT.] An A health care agent is not subject to criminal prosecution or civil liability for any health care decision made in good faith pursuant to a durable power of attorney for health care, unless the agent has actual knowledge of the revocation of the durable power of attorney for health care if the health care agent acts in good faith.


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Subd. 2. [HEALTH CARE PROVIDER.] (a) A health care provider is not subject to criminal prosecution, civil liability, or professional disciplinary action if the health care provider acts in good faith.

(b) A health care provider is not subject to criminal prosecution, civil liability, or professional disciplinary action if the health care provider relies on a health care decision made by the health care agent and the following requirements are satisfied:

(1) the health care provider believes in good faith that the decision was made by an a health care agent authorized appointed to make the decision and has no actual knowledge that the durable power of attorney for health care directive has been revoked; and

(2) the health care provider believes in good faith that the decision is consistent with the desires of the principal as expressed in the durable power of attorney for health care or otherwise made known by the principal to the health care agent is acting in good faith.

(b) (c) A health care provider who administers health care necessary to keep the principal alive, despite a health care decision of the health care agent to withhold or withdraw that treatment, is not subject to criminal prosecution, civil liability, or professional disciplinary action if that health care provider promptly took all reasonable steps to:

(1) notify the health care agent of the health care provider's unwillingness to comply;

(2) document the notification in the principal's medical record; and

(3) permit the health care agent to arrange to transfer care of the principal to another health care provider willing to comply with the decision of the health care agent.

Sec. 23. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 145C.12, is amended to read:

145C.12 [PROHIBITED PRACTICES.]

Subdivision 1. [HEALTH CARE PROVIDER.] A health care provider, health care service plan, insurer, self-insured employee welfare benefit plan, or nonprofit hospital plan may not condition admission to a facility, or the providing of treatment or insurance, on the requirement that an individual execute a durable power of attorney for health care directive.

Subd. 2. [INSURANCE.] A policy of life insurance is not legally impaired or invalidated in any manner by the withholding or withdrawing of health care pursuant to the direction of an a health care agent appointed pursuant to this chapter, or pursuant to the implementation of health care instructions under this chapter.

Sec. 24. [145C.16] [SUGGESTED FORM.]

The following is a suggested form of a health care directive and is not a required form.

HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE

I, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , understand this document allows me to do ONE OR BOTH of the following:

PART I: Name another person (called the health care agent) to make health care decisions for me if I am unable to decide or speak for myself. My health care agent must make health care decisions for me based on the instructions I provide in this document (Part II), if any, the wishes I have made known to him or her, or must act in my best interest if I have not made my health care wishes known.

AND/OR

PART II: Give health care instructions to guide others making health care decisions for me. If I have named a health care agent, these instructions are to be used by the agent. These instructions may also be used by my health care providers, others assisting with my health care and my family, in the event I cannot make decisions for myself.


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PART I: APPOINTMENT OF HEALTH CARE AGENT

THIS IS WHO I WANT TO MAKE HEALTH CARE DECISIONS

FOR ME IF I AM UNABLE TO DECIDE OR SPEAK FOR MYSELF

(I know I can change my agent or alternate agent at any time and I know I do not have to appoint an agent or an alternate agent)

NOTE: If you appoint an agent, you should discuss this health care directive with your agent and give your agent a copy. If you do not wish to appoint an agent, you may leave Part I blank and go to Part II.

When I am unable to decide or speak for myself, I trust and appoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to make health care decisions for me. This person is called my health care agent.

Relationship of my health care agent to me: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

Telephone number of my health care agent: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

Address of my health care agent: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

(OPTIONAL) APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE HEALTH CARE AGENT: If my health care agent is not reasonably available, I trust and appoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to be my health care agent instead.

Relationship of my alternate health care agent to me: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Telephone number of my alternate health care agent: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Address of my alternate health care agent: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

THIS IS WHAT I WANT MY HEALTH CARE AGENT TO BE ABLE TO

DO IF I AM UNABLE TO DECIDE OR SPEAK FOR MYSELF

(I know I can change these choices)

My health care agent is automatically given the powers listed below in (A) through (D). My health care agent must follow my health care instructions in this document or any other instructions I have given to my agent. If I have not given health care instructions, then my agent must act in my best interest.

Whenever I am unable to decide or speak for myself, my health care agent has the power to:

(A) Make any health care decision for me. This includes the power to give, refuse, or withdraw consent to any care, treatment, service, or procedures. This includes deciding whether to stop or not start health care that is keeping me or might keep me alive, and deciding about intrusive mental health treatment.

(B) Choose my health care providers.

(C) Choose where I live and receive care and support when those choices relate to my health care needs.

(D) Review my medical records and have the same rights that I would have to give my medical records to other people.

If I DO NOT want my health care agent to have a power listed above in (A) through (D) OR if I want to LIMIT any power in (A) through (D), I MUST say that here:

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My health care agent is NOT automatically given the powers listed below in (1) and (2). If I WANT my agent to have any of the powers in (1) and (2), I must INITIAL the line in front of the power; then my agent WILL HAVE that power.

. . . (1) To decide whether to donate my organs when I die.

. . . (2) To decide what will happen with my body when I die

(burial, cremation).

If I want to say anything more about my health care agent's powers or limits on the powers, I can say it here:

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PART II: HEALTH CARE INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Complete this Part II if you wish to give health care instructions. If you appointed an agent in Part I, completing this Part II is optional but would be very helpful to your agent. However, if you chose not to appoint an agent in Part I, you MUST complete some or all of this Part II if you wish to make a valid health care directive.

These are instructions for my health care when I am unable to decide or speak for myself. These instructions must be followed (so long as they address my needs).

THESE ARE MY BELIEFS AND VALUES ABOUT MY HEALTH CARE

(I know I can change these choices or leave any of them blank)

I want you to know these things about me to help you make decisions about my health care:

My goals for my health care: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

My fears about my health care: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

My spiritual or religious beliefs and traditions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

My beliefs about when life would be no longer worth living: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

My thoughts about how my medical condition might affect my family: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

THIS IS WHAT I WANT AND DO NOT WANT FOR MY HEALTH CARE

(I know I can change these choices or leave any of them blank)

Many medical treatments may be used to try to improve my medical condition or to prolong my life. Examples include artificial breathing by a machine connected to a tube in the lungs, artificial feeding or fluids through tubes, attempts to start a stopped heart, surgeries, dialysis, antibiotics, and blood transfusions. Most medical treatments can be tried for a while and then stopped if they do not help.


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I have these views about my health care in these situations:

(Note: You can discuss general feelings, specific treatments, or leave any of them blank)

If I had a reasonable chance of recovery, and were temporarily unable to decide or speak for myself, I would want: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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If I were dying and unable to decide or speak for myself, I would want: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If I were permanently unconscious and unable to decide or speak for myself, I would want: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If I were completely dependent on others for my care and unable to decide or speak for myself, I would want: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

In all circumstances, my doctors will try to keep me comfortable and reduce my pain. This is how I feel about pain relief if it would affect my alertness or if it could shorten my life: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

There are other things that I want or do not want for my health care, if possible:

Who I would like to be my doctor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Where I would like to live to receive health care: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Where I would like to die and other wishes I have about dying: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

My wishes about donating parts of my body when I die: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

My wishes about what happens to my body when I die (cremation, burial): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Any other things: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


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PART III: MAKING THE DOCUMENT LEGAL

This document must be signed by me. It also must either be verified by a notary public (Option 1) OR witnessed by two witnesses (Option 2). It must be dated when it is verified or witnessed.

I am thinking clearly, I agree with everything that is written in this document, and I have made this document willingly.

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My Signature

Date signed: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Date of birth: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Address: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If I cannot sign my name, I can ask someone to sign this document for me.

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Signature of the person who I asked to sign this document for me.

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Printed name of the person who I asked to sign this document for me.

Option 1: Notary Public

In my presence on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (date), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (name) acknowledged his/her signature on this document or acknowledged that he/she authorized the person signing this document to sign on his/her behalf. I am not named as a health care agent or alternate health care agent in this document.

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(Signature of Notary) (Notary Stamp)

Option 2: Two Witnesses

Two witnesses must sign. Only one of the two witnesses can be a health care provider or an employee of a health care provider giving direct care to me on the day I sign this document.

Witness One:

(i) In my presence on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (date), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (name) acknowledged his/her signature on this document or acknowledged that he/she authorized the person signing this document to sign on his/her behalf.

(ii) I am at least 18 years of age.

(iii) I am not named as a health care agent or an alternate health care agent in this document.


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(iv) If I am a health care provider or an employee of a health care provider giving direct care to the person listed above in (A), I must initial this box: [ ]

I certify that the information in (i) through (iv) is true and correct.

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(Signature of Witness One)

Address: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Witness Two:

(i) In my presence on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (date), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. (name) acknowledged his/her signature on this document or acknowledged that he/she authorized the person signing this document to sign on his/her behalf.

(ii) I am at least 18 years of age.

(iii) I am not named as a health care agent or an alternate health care agent in this document.

(iv) If I am a health care provider or an employee of a health care provider giving direct care to the person listed above in (A), I must initial this box: [ ]

I certify that the information in (i) through (iv) is true and correct.

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(Signature of Witness Two)

Address: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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REMINDER: Keep this document with your personal papers in a safe place (not in a safe deposit box). Give signed copies to your doctors, family, close friends, health care agent, and alternate health care agent. Make sure your doctor is willing to follow your wishes. This document should be part of your medical record at your physician's office and at the hospital, home care agency, hospice, or nursing facility where you receive your care.

Sec. 25. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 145C.13, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. [GROSS MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES.] Whoever commits any of the following acts is guilty of a gross misdemeanor:

(1) willfully conceals, cancels, defaces, or obliterates a durable power of attorney for health care directive of a principal without the consent of the principal;

(2) willfully conceals or withholds personal knowledge of a revocation of a durable power of attorney for health care directive;

(3) falsifies or forges a durable power of attorney for health care directive or a revocation of the instrument;


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(4) coerces or fraudulently induces another to execute a durable power of attorney for health care directive; or

(5) requires or prohibits the execution of a durable power of attorney for health care directive as a condition for being insured for or receiving all or some health care services.

Sec. 26. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 145C.15, is amended to read:

145C.15 [DUTIES OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE LIFE-SUSTAINING HEALTH CARE.]

(a) If a proxy acting under chapter 145B or an a health care agent acting under this chapter directs the provision of health care, nutrition, or hydration that, in reasonable medical judgment, has a significant possibility of sustaining the life of the principal or declarant, a health care provider shall take all reasonable steps to ensure the provision of the directed health care, nutrition, or hydration if the provider has the legal and actual capability of providing the health care either itself or by transferring the principal or declarant to a health care provider who has that capability. Any transfer of a principal or declarant under this paragraph must be done promptly and, if necessary to preserve the life of the principal or declarant, by emergency means. This paragraph does not apply if a living will under chapter 145B or a durable power of attorney for health care directive indicates an intention to the contrary.

(b) A health care provider who is unwilling to provide directed health care under paragraph (a) that the provider has the legal and actual capability of providing may transfer the principal or declarant to another health care provider willing to provide the directed health care but the provider shall take all reasonable steps to ensure provision of the directed health care until the principal or declarant is transferred.

(c) Nothing in this section alters any legal obligation or lack of legal obligation of a health care provider to provide health care to a principal or declarant who refuses, has refused, or is unable to pay for the health care.

Sec. 27. Minnesota Statutes 1997 Supplement, section 149A.80, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2. [DETERMINATION OF RIGHT TO CONTROL AND DUTY OF DISPOSITION.] The right to control the disposition of the remains of a deceased person, including the location and conditions of final disposition, unless other directions have been given by the decedent pursuant to subdivision 1, vests in, and the duty of final disposition of the body devolves upon, the following in the order named:

(1) the person designated appointed in a dated written instrument signed by the decedent. Written instrument includes, but is not limited to, a health care directive executed under chapter 145C. Written instrument does not include a durable or nondurable power of attorney which terminates on the death of the principal pursuant to sections 523.08 and 523.09;

(2) the surviving, legally recognized spouse;

(3) the surviving biological or adopted child or children of the decedent over the age of majority, provided that, in the absence of actual knowledge to the contrary, a funeral director or mortician may rely on instructions given by the child or children who represent that they are the sole surviving child, or that they constitute a majority of the surviving children;

(4) the surviving parent or parents of the decedent;

(5) the surviving biological or adopted sibling or siblings of the decedent over the age of majority, provided that, in the absence of actual knowledge to the contrary, a funeral director or mortician may rely on instructions given by the sibling or siblings who represent that they are the sole surviving sibling, or that they constitute a majority of the surviving siblings;

(6) the person or persons respectively in the next degree of kinship in the order named by law to inherit the estate of the decedent; and

(7) the appropriate public or court authority, as required by law.


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For purposes of this subdivision, the appropriate public or court authority includes the county board of the county in which the death occurred if the person dies without apparent financial means to provide for final disposition or the district court in the county in which the death occurred.

Sec. 28. Minnesota Statutes 1997 Supplement, section 253B.04, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:

Subd. 1a. [VOLUNTARY TREATMENT OR ADMISSION FOR PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS.] (a) A person with a mental illness may seek or voluntarily agree to accept treatment or admission to a facility. If the mental health provider determines that the person lacks the capacity to give informed consent for the treatment or admission, and in the absence of a durable power of attorney for health care power of attorney that authorizes consent, the designated agency or its designee may give informed consent for mental health treatment or admission to a treatment facility on behalf of the person.

(b) The designated agency shall apply the following criteria in determining the person's ability to give informed consent:

(1) whether the person demonstrates an awareness of the person's illness, and the reasons for treatment, its risks, benefits and alternatives, and the possible consequences of refusing treatment; and

(2) whether the person communicates verbally or nonverbally a clear choice concerning treatment that is a reasoned one, not based on delusion, even though it may not be in the person's best interests.

(c) The basis for the designated agency's decision that the person lacks the capacity to give informed consent for treatment or admission, and that the patient has voluntarily accepted treatment or admission, must be documented in writing.

(d) A mental health provider that provides treatment in reliance on the written consent given by the designated agency under this subdivision is not civilly or criminally liable for performing treatment without consent. This paragraph does not affect any other liability that may result from the manner in which the treatment is performed.

(e) A person who receives treatment or is admitted to a facility under this subdivision has the right to refuse treatment at any time or to be released from a facility as provided under subdivision 2. The person or any interested person acting on the person's behalf may seek court review within five days for a determination of whether the person's agreement to accept treatment or admission is voluntary. At the time a person agrees to treatment or admission to a facility under this subdivision, the designated agency or its designee shall inform the person in writing of the person's rights under this paragraph.

(f) This subdivision does not authorize the administration of neuroleptic medications. Neuroleptic medications may be administered only as provided in section 253B.092.

Sec. 29. Minnesota Statutes 1997 Supplement, section 253B.07, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. [PREPETITION SCREENING.] (a) Prior to filing a petition for commitment of or early intervention for a proposed patient, an interested person shall apply to the designated agency in the county of the proposed patient's residence or presence for conduct of a preliminary investigation, except when the proposed patient has been acquitted of a crime under section 611.026 and the county attorney is required to file a petition for commitment. The designated agency shall appoint a screening team to conduct an investigation which shall include:

(i) a personal interview with the proposed patient and other individuals who appear to have knowledge of the condition of the proposed patient. If the proposed patient is not interviewed, reasons must be documented;

(ii) identification and investigation of specific alleged conduct which is the basis for application;

(iii) identification, exploration, and listing of the reasons for rejecting or recommending alternatives to involuntary placement; and

(iv) in the case of a commitment based on mental illness, the following information, if it is known or available: information that may be relevant to the administration of neuroleptic medications, if necessary, including the existence of a declaration under section 253B.03, subdivision 6d, or a durable power of attorney for health care directive under chapter 145C or a


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guardian, conservator, proxy, or attorney-in-fact agent with authority to make health care decisions for the proposed patient; information regarding the capacity of the proposed patient to make decisions regarding administration of neuroleptic medication; and whether the proposed patient is likely to consent or refuse consent to administration of the medication.

(b) In conducting the investigation required by this subdivision, the screening team shall have access to all relevant medical records of proposed patients currently in treatment facilities. Data collected pursuant to this clause shall be considered private data on individuals. The prepetition screening report is not admissible in any court proceedings unrelated to the commitment proceedings.

(c) When the prepetition screening team recommends commitment, a written report shall be sent to the county attorney for the county in which the petition is to be filed.

(d) The prepetition screening team shall refuse to support a petition if the investigation does not disclose evidence sufficient to support commitment. Notice of the prepetition screening team's decision shall be provided to the prospective petitioner.

(e) If the interested person wishes to proceed with a petition contrary to the recommendation of the prepetition screening team, application may be made directly to the county attorney, who may determine whether or not to proceed with the petition. Notice of the county attorney's determination shall be provided to the interested party.

(f) If the proposed patient has been acquitted of a crime under section 611.026, the county attorney shall apply to the designated county agency in the county in which the acquittal took place for a preliminary investigation unless substantially the same information relevant to the proposed patient's current mental condition, as could be obtained by a preliminary investigation, is part of the court record in the criminal proceeding or is contained in the report of a mental examination conducted in connection with the criminal proceeding. If a court petitions for commitment pursuant to the rules of criminal or juvenile procedure or a county attorney petitions pursuant to acquittal of a criminal charge under section 611.026, the prepetition investigation, if required by this section, shall be completed within seven days after the filing of the petition.

Sec. 30. Minnesota Statutes 1997 Supplement, section 253B.092, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2. [ADMINISTRATION WITHOUT JUDICIAL REVIEW.] Neuroleptic medications may be administered without judicial review in the following circumstances:

(1) the patient has the capacity to make an informed decision under subdivision 4;

(2) the patient does not have the present capacity to consent to the administration of neuroleptic medication, but prepared a durable power of attorney for health care directive under chapter 145C or a declaration under section 253B.03, subdivision 6d, requesting treatment or authorizing an agent or proxy to request treatment, and the agent or proxy has requested the treatment;

(3) a substitute decision-maker appointed by the court consents to the administration of the neuroleptic medication and the patient does not refuse administration of the medication; or

(4) the substitute decision-maker does not consent or the patient is refusing medication, and the patient is in an emergency situation.

Sec. 31. Minnesota Statutes 1997 Supplement, section 253B.092, subdivision 6, is amended to read:

Subd. 6. [PATIENTS WITHOUT CAPACITY TO MAKE INFORMED DECISION; SUBSTITUTE DECISION-MAKER.] (a) Upon request of any person, and upon a showing that administration of neuroleptic medications may be recommended and that the person may lack capacity to make decisions regarding the administration of neuroleptic medication, the court shall appoint a substitute decision-maker with authority to consent to the administration of neuroleptic medication as provided in this section. The substitute decision-maker must be an individual or a community or institutional multidisciplinary panel designated by the local mental health authority. In appointing a substitute decision-maker, the court shall give preference to a guardian or conservator, proxy, or attorney-in-fact health care agent with authority to make health care decisions for the patient. The court may provide for the payment of a reasonable fee to the substitute decision-maker for services under this section or may appoint a volunteer.


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(b) If the person's treating physician recommends treatment with neuroleptic medication, the substitute decision-maker may give or withhold consent to the administration of the medication, based on the standards under subdivision 7. If the substitute decision-maker gives informed consent to the treatment and the person does not refuse, the substitute decision-maker shall provide written consent to the treating physician and the medication may be administered. The substitute decision-maker shall also notify the court that consent has been given. If the substitute decision-maker refuses or withdraws consent or the person refuses the medication, neuroleptic medication may not be administered to the person without a court order or in an emergency.

(c) A substitute decision-maker appointed under this section has access to the pertinent sections of the patient's health records on the past or present administration of medication. The designated agency or a person involved in the patient's physical or mental health care may disclose information to the substitute decision-maker for the sole purpose of performing the responsibilities under this section.

(d) At a hearing under section 253B.08, the petitioner has the burden of proving incapacity by a preponderance of the evidence. If a substitute decision-maker has been appointed by the court, the court shall make findings regarding the patient's capacity to make decisions regarding the administration of neuroleptic medications and affirm or reverse its appointment of a substitute decision-maker. If the court affirms the appointment of the substitute decision-maker, and if the substitute decision-maker has consented to the administration of the medication and the patient has not refused, the court shall make findings that the substitute decision-maker has consented and the treatment is authorized. If a substitute decision-maker has not yet been appointed, upon request the court shall make findings regarding the patient's capacity and appoint a substitute decision-maker if appropriate.

(e) If an order for civil commitment or early intervention did not provide for the appointment of a substitute decision-maker or for the administration of neuroleptic medication, the treatment facility may later request the appointment of a substitute decision-maker upon a showing that administration of neuroleptic medications is recommended and that the person lacks capacity to make decisions regarding the administration of neuroleptic medications. A hearing is not required in order to administer the neuroleptic medication unless requested under subdivision 10 or if the substitute decision-maker withholds or refuses consent or the person refuses the medication.

(f) The substitute decision-maker's authority to consent to treatment lasts for the duration of the court's order of appointment or until modified by the court.

If the substitute decision-maker withdraws consent or the patient refuses consent, neuroleptic medication may not be administered without a court order.

(g) If there is no hearing after the preliminary hearing, then the court shall, upon the request of any interested party, review the reasonableness of the substitute decision-maker's decision based on the standards under subdivision 7. The court shall enter an order upholding or reversing the decision within seven days.

Sec. 32. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 525.55, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. [TIME OF NOTICE; TO WHOM GIVEN.] In all cases, upon the filing of the petition the court shall fix the time and place for the hearing and shall order that notice be given of the hearing. At least 14 days prior to the hearing, personal service of the notice shall be made upon the proposed ward or conservatee. Notice by mail postmarked at least 14 days before the hearing shall also be served on:

(1) the spouse, parents, adult children, brothers and sisters,;

(2) a health care agent or proxy appointed pursuant to a health care directive as defined in section 145C.01, a living will under chapter 145B, or other similar document executed in another state and enforceable under the laws of this state; and,

(3) if none of those in clause (1) or (2) are alive or can be located, on the nearest kindred as determined by the court, and on any other persons the court may direct, by mail postmarked at least 14 days prior to the hearing.

If the person is a patient or, resident, or client of any hospital, nursing home, home care agency, or other institution, notice by mail shall also be given to the administrative head of the institution. If the person is a nonresident or if after diligent search cannot be found in this state, notice shall be given in the manner and to those persons as the court may determine.


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Sec. 33. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 525.55, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2. [FORM; SERVICE.] The notice shall be written in language which can be easily understood. Included with the notice shall be a copy of the petition. The notice shall contain information regarding the nature, purpose and legal effects of the guardianship or conservatorship proceedings on the proposed ward or conservatee. The notice shall state that the person may be adjudged incapable of self care for person or property, and by reason thereof, a guardian or conservator may be appointed, and that the adjudication may transfer to the appointed guardian or conservator certain rights, including the right to manage and control property, to enter into contracts and to determine residence. The notice shall further contain information regarding the rights of the proposed ward or conservatee in the proceeding, including the right to attend the hearing, to be represented by an attorney, to oppose the proceeding, and to present evidence. The notice shall state that if the proposed ward or conservatee wishes to exercise the right to be represented by an attorney, that person must either obtain counsel of choice, or ask the court to appoint an attorney to represent that person, and that the county shall pay a reasonable attorney's fee if that person is indigent. The procedure for requesting a court appointed attorney shall be described in the notice. If the proposed ward or conservatee is a patient, resident, or client of any hospital, nursing home, home care agency, or other institution, the notice must further require the institution to advise the court of the existence, if known, of a health care directive, as defined in section 145C.01, executed by the proposed ward or conservatee, a living will executed under chapter 145B, or any other similar document executed in another state and enforceable under the laws of this state.

The process server shall inquire whether the proposed ward or conservatee desires the notice and petition to be read to that person, and shall read the notice and petition if requested to do so. In place of a process server, the court may appoint a visitor to deliver the notice and petition and explain them to the proposed ward or conservatee.

Sec. 34. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 525.551, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. [ATTENDANCE AT HEARING.] If the proposed ward or conservatee is within the state, that person shall be present at the hearing unless in a meeting with a visitor that person specifically waives the right to appear in person or is not able to attend by reason of medical condition as evidenced by a written statement from a licensed physician. The written statement shall be evidence only of the proposed ward's or conservatee's medical inability to attend the hearing, and shall not be considered in determining the issue of incapacity. The written statement must also inform the court of the physician's knowledge, if any, of the existence of a health care directive, as defined in section 145C.01, executed by the proposed ward or conservatee, a living will executed under chapter 145B, or any other similar document executed in another state and enforceable under the laws of this state. In any instance in which a proposed ward or conservatee is absent from the hearing, the court shall specify in its findings of fact the reason for nonattendance.

If a visitor delivered the notice and petition pursuant to section 525.55 and the proposed ward or conservatee has waived the right to attend the hearing, the visitor may testify as to the notice and any waiver of the right to appear in person, and as to other matters which may assist the court in determining the need for a guardian or conservator and the extent of the power to be granted.

Sec. 35. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 525.551, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5. [FINDINGS.] In all cases the court shall make specific written findings of fact, state separately its conclusions of law, and direct the entry of an appropriate judgment or order.

If upon completion of the hearing and consideration of the record the court finds: (a) that the requirements for the voluntary appointment of a conservator or guardian have been met, or (b)(1) that the proposed ward or conservatee is incapacitated as defined in section 525.54; and (2) in need of the supervision and protection of a guardian or conservator; and (3) that no appropriate alternatives to the guardianship or conservatorship exist which are less restrictive of the person's civil rights and liberties, such as those set forth in section 525.54, subdivision 7, it shall enter its order or judgment granting all of the powers set out in section 525.56, subdivision 3, in the case of a guardian of the person, and section 525.56, subdivision 4, in the case of a guardian of the estate, or specifying the powers of the conservator pursuant to section 525.56. The court shall make a finding that appointment of the person chosen as guardian or conservator is in the best interests of the ward or conservatee. Except as provided in section 525.544, subdivision 1, if more than one person has petitioned the court to serve as guardian or conservator, or if the petition is contested, the court shall make a finding that the person to be appointed as guardian or conservator is the most suitable and best qualified person among those who are available before


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making the appointment. The court's finding as to the best available guardian must specifically address the reasons for the court's determination that the appointment of that person is in the best interests of the ward or conservatee. The court must also clarify the respective legal authorities of a guardian or conservator appointed under this chapter and any existing health care agent or proxy appointed under a health care directive as defined in section 145C.01, a living will under chapter 145B, or other similar document executed in another state and enforceable under the laws of this state.

The court may enumerate in its findings which legal rights the proposed ward or conservatee is incapable of exercising.

Sec. 36. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 525.9212, is amended to read:

525.9212 [MAKING, REVOKING, AND OBJECTING TO ANATOMICAL GIFTS, BY OTHERS.]

(a) Any member of the following classes of persons, in the order of priority listed, may make an anatomical gift of all or a part of the decedent's body for an authorized purpose, unless the decedent has made a refusal to make that anatomical gift that is unrevoked at the time of death:

(1) the spouse of the decedent;

(2) an adult son or daughter of the decedent;

(3) either parent of the decedent;

(4) an adult brother or sister of the decedent;

(5) a grandparent of the decedent; and

(6) a guardian or conservator of the person of the decedent at the time of death or a health care agent or proxy appointed by the decedent under a health care directive as defined in section 145C.01, a living will under chapter 145B, or other similar document executed in another state and enforceable under the laws of this state.

(b) An anatomical gift may not be made by a person listed in paragraph (a) if:

(1) a person in a prior class is available at the time of death to make an anatomical gift;

(2) the person proposing to make an anatomical gift knows of a refusal or contrary indications by the decedent; or

(3) the person proposing to make an anatomical gift knows of an objection to making an anatomical gift by a member of the person's class or a prior class.

(c) An anatomical gift by a person authorized under paragraph (a) must be made by (i) a document of gift signed by the person, or (ii) the person's telegraphic, recorded telephonic, or other recorded message, or other form of communication from the person that is contemporaneously reduced to writing and signed by the recipient.

(d) An anatomical gift by a person authorized under paragraph (a) may be revoked by any member of the same or a prior class if, before procedures have begun for the removal of a part from the body of the decedent, the physician, surgeon, technician, or enucleator removing the part knows of the revocation.

(e) A failure to make a decision as to an anatomical gift under paragraph (a) is not an objection to the making of an anatomical gift.

Sec. 37. Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 609.215, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3. [ACTS OR OMISSIONS NOT CONSIDERED AIDING SUICIDE OR AIDING ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.] (a) A health care provider, as defined in section 145B.02, subdivision 6, who administers, prescribes, or dispenses medications or procedures to relieve another person's pain or discomfort, even if the medication or procedure may hasten or increase the risk of death, does not violate this section unless the medications or procedures are knowingly administered, prescribed, or dispensed to cause death.


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(b) A health care provider, as defined in section 145B.02, subdivision 6, who withholds or withdraws a life-sustaining procedure in compliance with chapter 145B or 145C or in accordance with reasonable medical practice does not violate this section.

Sec. 38. [EFFECT OF AMENDMENTS.]

A document executed prior to August 1, 1998, that purports to be a living will under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 145B, a durable power of attorney for health care under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 145C, or a declaration regarding intrusive mental health treatment under Minnesota Statutes, section 253B.03, subdivision 6a, is valid if the document:

(1) complied with the law in effect on the date it was executed; or

(2) complies with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section 145C.03.

If the document complied with the law in effect on the date it was executed but does not also comply with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section 145C.03, it shall be given effect in accordance with the laws in effect on the date it was executed, unless the document provides otherwise.

Nothing in sections 1 to 38 impairs the evidentiary effect under common law or reasonable medical practice with respect to other written or oral expressions of an individual's desires regarding health care.

Sec. 39. [EFFECTIVE DATE.]

Sections 1 to 38 are effective August 1, 1998."

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.

Bishop moved to amend S. F. No. 2050, as amended, as follows:

Page 15, line 34, before "A" insert "With respect to health care provided to a patient with a health care directive and in accordance with applicable standards of care,"

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.

Bishop and Van Dellen moved to amend S. F. No. 2050, as amended, as follows:

Page 4, line 29, delete "readily" and delete "without undue effort"

Page 14, line 28, after "and" insert ", except as otherwise provided by section 145C.15,"

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.

S. F. No. 2050, A bill for an act relating to health; modifying provisions governing advance health care directives; combining laws governing living wills and durable power of attorney for health care; amending Minnesota Statutes 1996, sections 144.335, subdivision 1; 145C.01, subdivisions 2, 3, 4, 8, and by adding subdivisions; 145C.02; 145C.03; 145C.04; 145C.05, subdivisions 1 and 2; 145C.06; 145C.07; 145C.08; 145C.09; 145C.10; 145C.11; 145C.12; 145C.13, subdivision 1; 145C.15; 525.55, subdivisions 1 and 2; 525.551, subdivisions 1 and 5; 525.9212; and 609.215,


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subdivision 3; Minnesota Statutes 1997 Supplement, sections 149A.80, subdivision 2; 253B.04, subdivision 1a; 253B.07, subdivision 1; and 253B.092, subdivisions 2 and 6; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 145B; and 145C.

The bill was read for the third time, as amended, and placed upon its final passage.

The question was taken on the passage of the bill and the roll was called. There were 110 yeas and 21 nays as follows:

Those who voted in the affirmative were:

Abrams Erhardt Johnson, A. Mares Paulsen Sykora
Bakk Evans Johnson, R. Mariani Pawlenty Tingelstad
Bettermann Farrell Juhnke Marko Paymar Tomassoni
Biernat Finseth Kahn McCollum Peterson Trimble
Bishop Folliard Kalis McElroy Pugh Tuma
Boudreau Garcia Kelso McGuire Rest Tunheim
Bradley Goodno Kinkel Milbert Rhodes Van Dellen
Carlson Greenfield Knoblach Molnau Rostberg Wagenius
Chaudhary Greiling Koskinen Mullery Rukavina Weaver
Clark, J. Gunther Kraus Munger Schumacher Wejcman
Clark, K. Haas Krinkie Ness Seagren Westfall
Commers Harder Kubly Nornes Sekhon Winter
Daggett Hausman Kuisle Olson, E. Skare Wolf
Davids Hilty Leighton Olson, M. Skoglund Workman
Dawkins Holsten Leppik Opatz Slawik Spk. Carruthers
Delmont Huntley Lieder Orfield Solberg
Dempsey Jaros Long Osskopp Stanek
Dorn Jefferson Macklin Osthoff Sviggum
Entenza Jennings Mahon Ozment Swenson, H.

Those who voted in the negative were:

Anderson, B. Erickson Larsen Otremba, M. Smith Wenzel
Anderson, I. Hasskamp Lindner Reuter Stang
Broecker Kielkucki Mulder Rifenberg Tompkins
Dehler Knight Murphy Seifert Vandeveer

The bill was passed, as amended, and its title agreed to.

SPECIAL ORDERS, Continued

S. F. No. 3397, A bill for an act relating to commerce; eliminating retroactive application of air carrier franchise exemption to pending litigation; amending Laws 1997, chapter 222, section 61.

The bill was read for the third time and placed upon its final passage.

The question was taken on the passage of the bill and the roll was called. There were 128 yeas and 2 nays as follows:

Those who voted in the affirmative were:

Abrams Erhardt Juhnke Mariani Paymar Sykora
Anderson, B. Erickson Kahn Marko Peterson Tingelstad
Bakk Evans Kalis McElroy Pugh Tomassoni
Bettermann Farrell Kelso McGuire Rest Tompkins
Biernat Finseth Kielkucki Milbert Reuter Trimble
Bishop Folliard Kinkel Molnau Rhodes Tuma
Boudreau Garcia Knight Mulder Rifenberg Tunheim
Bradley Goodno Knoblach Mullery Rostberg Van Dellen
Broecker Greenfield Koskinen Munger Rukavina Vandeveer
Carlson Greiling Kraus Murphy Schumacher Wagenius
Chaudhary Gunther Krinkie Ness Seagren Weaver
Clark, J. Haas Kubly Nornes Seifert Wejcman
Clark, K. Harder Kuisle Olson, E. Sekhon Wenzel
Commers Hasskamp Larsen Olson, M. Skare Westfall
Daggett Hilty Leighton Opatz Skoglund Winter
Davids Holsten Leppik Orfield Slawik Wolf
Dawkins Huntley Lieder Osskopp Smith Workman
Dehler Jaros Lindner Osthoff Solberg Spk. Carruthers

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Delmont Jefferson Long Otremba, M. Stanek
Dempsey Jennings Macklin Ozment Stang
Dorn Johnson, A. Mahon Paulsen Sviggum
Entenza Johnson, R. Mares Pawlenty Swenson, H.

Those who voted in the negative were:

Anderson, I.McCollum

The bill was passed and its title agreed to.

Winter moved that the remaining bill on Special Orders for today be continued. The motion prevailed.

GENERAL ORDERS

Winter moved that the bills on General Orders for today be continued. The motion prevailed.

MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

Winter moved that his name be stricken and the name of Rukavina as be added as chief author on H. F. No. 2034. The motion prevailed.

Clark, K., moved her name be stricken and the name of Mullery be added as chief author on H. F. No. 1473. The motion prevailed.

Rest moved that H. F. No. 2512 be returned to its author. The motion prevailed.

Rukavina moved that H. F. No. 2897 be returned to its author. The motion prevailed.

ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER

The Speaker announced the appointment of the following members of the House to a Conference Committee on S. F. No. 2718:

Clark, K.; Jennings and Mares.


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ADJOURNMENT

Winter moved that when the House adjourns today it adjourn until 9:00 a.m., Monday, March 30, 1998. The motion prevailed.

Winter moved that the House adjourn. The motion prevailed, and the Speaker declared the House stands adjourned until 9:00 a.m., Monday, March 30, 1998.

Edward A. Burdick, Chief Clerk, House of Representatives