Journal of the House - 29th Day - Tuesday, March 17, 2015

A quorum was present.

Atkins, Gunther, Hackbarth, Thissen and Winkler were excused.

The Chief Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of the preceding day. There being no objection, further reading of the Journal was dispensed with and the Journal was approved as corrected by the Chief Clerk.

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REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND DIVISIONS

Dettmer from the Veterans Affairs Division to which was referred:

H. F. No. 506, A bill for an act relating to health licensing; providing temporary licensing as an LPC, LPCC, or LADC for former and current members of the military; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 148B.53, by adding a subdivision; 148B.5301, by adding a subdivision; 148F.025, by adding a subdivision.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

"Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 148.57, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:

Subd. 5. Expedited and temporary licensing for former and current members of the military. (a) Applicants seeking licensure according to this subdivision must be:

(1) an active duty military member;

(2) the spouse of an active duty military member; or

(3) a veteran who has left service in the two years preceding the date of license application, and has confirmation of an honorable or general discharge status.

(b) A qualified applicant under this subdivision must provide evidence of:

(1) a current valid license, certificate, or permit in another state without history of disciplinary action by a regulatory authority in the other state; and

(2) a current criminal background study without a criminal conviction that is determined by the board to adversely affect the applicant's ability to become licensed.

(c) A temporary license issued under this subdivision is effective for six months from the initial temporary licensure date.

(d) During the temporary license period, the individual shall complete the licensed optometrist application for licensure.

(e) In order to remain licensed after the expiration of the temporary license, an individual must meet the requirements in section 148.57, subdivisions 1 and 2.

Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 148.624, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5. Expedited and temporary licensing for former and current members of the military ~~permit~~. ~~The board shall issue a temporary permit to members of the military in accordance with section 197.4552.~~ (a) Applicants seeking licensure according to this subdivision must be:

(1) an active duty military member;

(2) the spouse of an active duty military member; or

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(3) a veteran who has left service in the two years preceding the date of license application, and has confirmation of an honorable or general discharge status.

(b) A qualified applicant under this subdivision must provide evidence of:

(1) a current valid license in another state without history of disciplinary action by a regulatory authority in the other state; and

(2) a current criminal background study without a criminal conviction that is determined by the board to adversely affect the applicant's ability to become licensed.

(c) A temporary license issued under this subdivision is effective for six months from the initial temporary licensure date.

(d) During the temporary license period, the individual shall complete the licensed dietician or nutritionist application for licensure.

(e) In order to remain licensed after the expiration of the temporary license, an individual must meet the full licensure requirements.

(f) The fee for the temporary ~~permit~~ license is $250.

Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 148B.33, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:

Subd. 3. Expedited and temporary licensing for former and current members of the military. (a) Applicants seeking licensure according to this subdivision must be:

(1) an active duty military member;

(2) the spouse of an active duty military member; or

(3) a veteran who has left service in the two years preceding the date of license application, and has confirmation of an honorable or general discharge status.

(b) A qualified applicant under this subdivision must provide evidence of:

(1) a current valid license, certificate, or permit in another state without history of disciplinary action by a regulatory authority in the other state; and

(2) a current criminal background study without a criminal conviction that is determined by the board to adversely affect the applicant's ability to become licensed.

(c) A temporary license issued under this subdivision is effective for six months from the initial temporary licensure date.

(d) During the temporary license period, the individual shall complete the licensed marriage and family therapist application for licensure.

(e) In order to remain licensed after the expiration of the temporary license, an individual must meet the requirements in subdivisions 1 and 2.

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Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 148B.53, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:

Subd. 1a. Expedited and temporary licensing for former and current members of the military. (a) Applicants seeking licensure according to this subdivision must be:

(1) an active duty military member;

(2) the spouse of an active duty military member; or

(3) a veteran who has left service in the two years preceding the date of license application, and has confirmation of an honorable or general discharge status.

(b) A qualified applicant under this subdivision must provide evidence of:

(1) a current valid license, certificate, or permit in another state without history of disciplinary action by a regulatory authority in the other state; and

(2) a current criminal background study without a criminal conviction that is determined by the board to adversely affect the applicant's ability to become licensed.

(d) During the temporary license period, the individual shall complete the licensed professional counselor application for licensure.

(e) In order to remain licensed after the expiration of the temporary license, an individual must meet the requirements in subdivision 1, paragraphs (a) and (b).

Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 148B.5301, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:

Subd. 4a. Expedited and temporary licensing for former and current members of the military. (a) Applicants seeking licensure according to this subdivision must be:

(1) an active duty military member;

(2) the spouse of an active duty military member; or

(3) a veteran who has left service in the two years preceding the date of license application, and has confirmation of an honorable or general discharge status.

(b) A qualified applicant under paragraph (a) must provide evidence of:

(1) a current valid license, certificate, or permit in another state without history of disciplinary action by a regulatory authority in the other state; and

(2) a current criminal background study without a criminal conviction that is determined by the board to adversely affect the applicant's ability to become licensed.

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(d) During the temporary license period, the individual shall complete the licensed professional clinical counselor application for licensure.

(e) In order to remain licensed after the expiration of the temporary license, an individual must meet the requirements in subdivisions 1 and 2.

Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 148F.025, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:

Subd. 5. Expedited and temporary licensing for former and current members of the military. (a) Applicants seeking licensure according to this subdivision must be:

(1) an active duty military member;

(2) the spouse of an active duty military member; or

(3) a veteran who has left service in the two years preceding the date of license application, and has confirmation of an honorable or general discharge status.

(b) Applicants are required to comply with subdivisions 1 and 4.

(1) a current valid license, certificate, or permit in another state without history of disciplinary action by a regulatory authority in the other state; and

(2) a current criminal background study without a criminal conviction that is determined by the board to adversely affect the applicant's ability to become licensed.

(d) A temporary license issued under this subdivision is effective for two years from the initial licensure date.

(e) During the temporary license period, the individual shall complete the application for licensure required in subdivision 1.

(f) In order to remain licensed after the expiration of the temporary license, an individual must meet the requirements in subdivisions 2 and 3.

Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 153.16, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. License requirements. The board shall issue a license to practice podiatric medicine to a person who meets the following requirements:

(a) The applicant for a license shall file a written notarized application on forms provided by the board, showing to the board's satisfaction that the applicant is of good moral character and satisfies the requirements of this section.

(b) The applicant shall present evidence satisfactory to the board of being a graduate of a podiatric medical school approved by the board based upon its faculty, curriculum, facilities, accreditation by a recognized national accrediting organization approved by the board, and other relevant factors.

(c) The applicant must have received a passing score on each part of the national board examinations, parts one and two, prepared and graded by the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners. The passing score for each part of the national board examinations, parts one and two, is as defined by the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners.

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(d) Applicants graduating after 1986 from a podiatric medical school shall present evidence of successful completion of a residency program approved by a national accrediting podiatric medicine organization.

(e) The applicant shall appear in person before the board or its designated representative to show that the applicant satisfies the requirements of this section, including knowledge of laws, rules, and ethics pertaining to the practice of podiatric medicine. The board may establish as internal operating procedures the procedures or requirements for the applicant's personal presentation. Upon completion of all other application requirements, a doctor of podiatric medicine applying for a temporary military license has six months in which to comply with this subdivision.

(f) The applicant shall pay a fee established by the board by rule. The fee shall not be refunded.

(g) The applicant must not have engaged in conduct warranting disciplinary action against a licensee. If the applicant does not satisfy the requirements of this paragraph, the board may refuse to issue a license unless it determines that the public will be protected through issuance of a license with conditions and limitations the board considers appropriate.

(h) Upon payment of a fee as the board may require, an applicant who fails to pass an examination and is refused a license is entitled to reexamination within one year of the board's refusal to issue the license. No more than two reexaminations are allowed without a new application for a license.

Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 153.16, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4. Temporary military ~~permit~~ license. ~~The board shall establish a temporary permit in accordance with section 197.4552. The fee for the temporary military permit is $250.~~ (a) The board shall issue an expedited license to practice podiatric medicine to an applicant who meets the following requirements:

(1) is an active duty military member;

(2) is the spouse of an active duty military member; or

(3) is a veteran who has left service in the two years preceding the date of license application, and has confirmation of an honorable or general discharge status.

(b) A qualified applicant under this subdivision must provide evidence of:

(1) a current, valid license in another state without history of disciplinary action by a regulatory authority in the other state; and

(2) a current criminal background study without a criminal conviction that is determined by the board to adversely affect the applicant's ability to become licensed.

(c) The board shall issue a license for up to six months to a doctor of podiatric medicine eligible for licensure under this subdivision. Doctors of podiatric medicine licensed in another state who have complied with all other requirements may receive a temporary license valid for up to six months. No extension is available.

(d) A temporary license issued under this subdivision permits a qualified individual to perform podiatric medicine for a limited length of time as determined by the licensing board. During the temporary license period, the individual shall complete the full application procedure and be approved as required by applicable law.

(e) The fee for the temporary military license is $250.

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Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 154.003, is amended to read:

154.003 FEES.

(a) The fees collected, as required in this chapter, chapter 214, and the rules of the board, shall be paid to the board. The board shall deposit the fees in the general fund in the state treasury.

(b) The board shall charge the following fees:

(1) examination and certificate, registered barber, $85;

(2) retake of written examination, registered barber, $10;

(3) examination and certificate, apprentice, $80;

(4) retake of written examination, apprentice, $10;

(5) examination, instructor, $180;

(6) certificate, instructor, $65;

(7) temporary teacher or apprentice permit, $80;

(8) temporary registered barber, military, $85;

(9) temporary barber instructor, military, $180;

(10) temporary apprentice barber, military, $80;

(11) renewal of registration, registered barber, $80;

~~(9)~~ (12) renewal of registration, apprentice, $70;

~~(10)~~ (13) renewal of registration, instructor, $80;

~~(11)~~ (14) renewal of temporary teacher permit, $65;

~~(12)~~ (15) student permit, $45;

~~(13)~~ (16) renewal of student permit, $25;

~~(14)~~ (17) initial shop registration, $85;

~~(15)~~ (18) initial school registration, $1,030;

~~(16)~~ (19) renewal shop registration, $85;

~~(17)~~ (20) renewal school registration, $280;

~~(18)~~ (21) restoration of registered barber registration, $95;

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~~(19)~~ (22) restoration of apprentice registration, $90;

~~(20)~~ (23) restoration of shop registration, $105;

~~(21)~~ (24) change of ownership or location, $55;

~~(22)~~ (25) duplicate registration, $40;

~~(23)~~ (26) home study course, $75;

~~(24)~~ (27) letter of registration verification, $25; and

~~(25)~~ (28) reinspection, $100.

Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 154.11, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3. Temporary military ~~license~~ permits. (a) In accordance with section 197.4552, the board shall ~~establish~~ issue a temporary ~~license~~:

(1) permit for apprentice barbers ~~and master~~;

(2) certificate for registered barbers; and a temporary permit for apprentices in accordance with section 197.4552. The fee for a temporary license under this subdivision for a master barber is $85. The fee for a temporary license under this subdivision for a barber is $180. The fee for a temporary permit under this subdivision for an apprentice is $80.

(3) certificate for registered barber instructors.

(b) Fees for temporary military permits and certificates of registration under this subdivision are listed under section 154.003.

(c) Permits or certificates of registration issued under this subdivision are valid for one year from the date of issuance, after which the individual must complete a full application as required by section 197.4552."

Delete the title and insert:

"A bill for an act relating to health licensing; providing temporary licensing for former and current members of the military; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 148.57, by adding a subdivision; 148.624, subdivision 5; 148B.33, by adding a subdivision; 148B.53, by adding a subdivision; 148B.5301, by adding a subdivision; 148F.025, by adding a subdivision; 153.16, subdivisions 1, 4; 154.003; 154.11, subdivision 3."

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Reform.

The report was adopted.

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Scott from the Committee on Civil Law and Data Practices to which was referred:

H. F. No. 793, A bill for an act relating to skier and ski area responsibilities; establishing safety and liability standards; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 184C.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 3, line 16, delete "difficulty" and insert "steepness, contour,"

Page 3, delete line 18

Page 3, line 19, delete "(6)" and insert "(5)"

Page 3, line 20, delete "(7)" and insert "(6)"

Page 4, line 7, after the semicolon, insert "and"

Page 4, line 8, delete everything after "Code" and insert ".""

Page 4, delete lines 9 to 12

Page 5, delete section 5

Page 5, delete subdivision 1 and insert:

"Subdivision 1. Notice of claims. Every person, whether plaintiff, defendant, or third-party plaintiff or defendant, or the person's legal representative, who claims damages from any nonmunicipal operator acting within the scope of employment for or on account of any loss or injury within the scope of this chapter shall cause to be presented to the nonmunicipal operator within one year after the alleged loss or injury is discovered a notice stating the time, place, and circumstances thereof, the names of the operator's employees known to be involved, and the amount of compensation or other relief demanded. In the case of death, the notice must be provided within one year of the injury. Actual notice of sufficient facts to reasonably put the operator or its insurer on notice of a possible claim shall be construed to comply with the notice requirements of this section. Failure to state the amount of compensation or other relief demanded does not invalidate the notice, but, in such cases, the claimant shall furnish full information regarding the nature and extent of the injuries and damages within 15 days after demand by the operator. The time for giving such notice does not include the time during which the person injured is incapacitated by the injury from giving the notice."

Renumber the sections in sequence

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be placed on the General Register.

The report was adopted.

Kelly from the Committee on Transportation Policy and Finance to which was referred:

H. F. No. 1167, A bill for an act relating to public safety; motor vehicles; permitting secure electronic storage of certain records; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 168.33, subdivision 2; 171.061, subdivision 3.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

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Page 3, line 8, delete "a deputy registrar" and insert "an agent"

Page 3, line 10, delete "deputy registrar" and insert "agent"

Page 3, line 14, delete "DEPUTY REGISTRAR"

Page 3, line 16, after "registrars" insert "and driver's license agents"

Page 3, line 18, delete "shall" and insert "must"

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Data Practices.

The report was adopted.

Kelly from the Committee on Transportation Policy and Finance to which was referred:

H. F. No. 1265, A bill for an act relating to taxation; local government aid; providing dedicated aid to certain cities to fund transportation costs; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 477A.013, by adding a subdivision; 477A.03, subdivision 2a.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Taxes.

The report was adopted.

Dettmer from the Veterans Affairs Division to which was referred:

H. F. No. 1556, A bill for an act relating to veterans; changing "Hire a Veteran Month" from May to July; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 10.565.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on State Government Finance.

The report was adopted.

Kelly from the Committee on Transportation Policy and Finance to which was referred:

H. F. No. 1566, A bill for an act relating to public safety; requiring proof of insurance to register, reregister, or transfer ownership of a motor vehicle or motorcycle; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 169.798, subdivision 4.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be placed on the General Register.

The report was adopted.

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Dettmer from the Veterans Affairs Division to which was referred:

H. F. No. 1673, A bill for an act relating to veterans; repealing commissioner of veterans affairs guardianship program; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 196.051.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on State Government Finance.

The report was adopted.

Kelly from the Committee on Transportation Policy and Finance to which was referred:

H. F. No. 1677, A bill for an act relating to human services; providing for human services policy modifications; authorizing the use of unmarked vehicles by tobacco inspector staff; modifying requirements for background study expenses; modifying cost of care requirements for persons committed by tribal courts; requiring compliance with the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act; continuing a council; authorizing rulemaking; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 168.012, subdivision 1; 245C.10, by adding a subdivision; 253B.212, subdivision 2, by adding a subdivision; 260C.168; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 256.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 8, after line 25, insert:

"Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.0625, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:

Subd. 17b. Documentation required. (a) As a condition for payment, nonemergency medical transportation providers must document each occurrence of a service provided to a recipient according to this subdivision. Providers must maintain odometer and other records sufficient to distinguish individual trips with specific vehicles and drivers. The documentation may be maintained in an electronic or paper form but must be made available and produced upon request. Program funds paid for transportation that is not documented according to this subdivision shall be recovered by the department.

(b) A nonemergency medical transportation provider must compile transportation records that meet the following requirements:

(1) the record must be in English and must be legible according to the standard of a reasonable person;

(2) the recipient's name must be on each page of the record; and

(3) each entry in the record must document:

(i) the date on which the entry is made;

(ii) the date or dates the service is provided;

(iii) the printed last name, first name, and middle initial of the driver;

(iv) the signature of the driver attesting to the following: "I certify that I have accurately reported in this mileage log the miles I actually drove and the dates and times I actually drove them. I understand that misreporting the miles driven and hours worked is fraud for which I could face criminal prosecution or civil proceedings.";

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(v) the signature of the recipient attesting to the following: "I certify that I received the reported transportation service.";

(vi) the description and address of both the origin and destination, and the mileage for the most direct route from the origin to the destination;

(vii) the mode of transportation in which the service is provided;

(viii) the license plate number of the vehicle used to transport the recipient;

(ix) whether the recipient is ambulatory or nonambulatory until the modes under section 256B.0625, subdivision 17, are implemented;

(x) the time of the pickup and the time of the drop-off with "a.m." and "p.m." designations;

(xi) the number of medical assistance occupants in the vehicle;

(xii) the name of the extra attendant when an extra attendant is used to provide special transportation service; and

(xiii) the electronic source documentation used to calculate driving directions and mileage."

Page 8, after line 31, insert:

"Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 471.346, is amended to read:

471.346 PUBLICLY OWNED AND LEASED VEHICLES IDENTIFIED.

All motor vehicles owned or leased by a statutory or home rule charter city, county, town, school district, metropolitan or regional agency, or other political subdivision, except for unmarked vehicles used in general police and fire work, arson investigations, ~~and~~ Department of Human Services investigations ~~including~~ conducted by central office staff, and county fraud prevention investigations conducted by county or contract fraud prevention investigators, shall have the name of the political subdivision plainly displayed on both sides of the vehicle in letters not less than 2-1/2 inches high and one-half inch wide. The identification must be in a color that contrasts with the color of the part of the vehicle on which it is placed and must remain on and be clean and visible throughout the period of which the vehicle is owned or leased by the political subdivision. The identification must not be on a removable plate or placard except on leased vehicles but the plate or placard must not be removed from a leased vehicle at any time during the term of the lease."

Renumber the sections in sequence

Amend the title as follows:

Page 1, line 3, delete "by tobacco inspector staff"

Page 1, line 6, after the first semicolon, insert "requiring documentation of nonemergency medical transportation services;"

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Elections Policy.

The report was adopted.

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Kelly from the Committee on Transportation Policy and Finance to which was referred:

H. F. No. 1732, A bill for an act relating to transportation; requiring the Metropolitan Council to consult with Transportation Accessibility Advisory Committee on certain procurements; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 473.915.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be placed on the General Register.

The report was adopted.

Kelly from the Committee on Transportation Policy and Finance to which was referred:

H. F. No. 1733, A bill for an act relating to transportation; directing the commissioner of transportation to adopt policy to lower local share of transportation project costs.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be placed on the General Register.

The report was adopted.

SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS

H. F. Nos. 793, 1566, 1732 and 1733 were read for the second time.

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS

The following House Files were introduced:

Atkins introduced:

H. F. No. 1937, A bill for an act relating to commerce; prohibiting the sale of powdered alcohol for one year; requiring agency testimony on the impact of powdered alcohol on law enforcement and public health.

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

Hoppe introduced:

H. F. No. 1938, A bill for an act relating to insurance; modifying the workers' compensation self-insurance program; requiring reports; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 79A.01, by adding subdivisions; 79A.02, subdivisions 1, 2, 3; 79A.04, subdivisions 1, 3a; 79A.09, subdivisions 1, 4; 79A.12, subdivision 2; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 79A.

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

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Murphy, E., introduced:

H. F. No. 1939, A bill for an act relating to health care; establishing a Health Care Innovation Task Force; appropriating money.

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

Simonson introduced:

H. F. No. 1940, A bill for an act relating to criminal justice; expanding the trespass crime to include trespassing on a school bus; imposing a criminal penalty; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 609.605, by adding a subdivision.

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

Wills introduced:

H. F. No. 1941, A bill for an act relating to arts and cultural heritage; appropriating money for Minnesota State Council on Disability.

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

Pugh introduced:

H. F. No. 1942, A resolution memorializing Congress and the President of the United States to provide funding to maintain and restore the Officers' Club building located on the grounds of the historic Fort Snelling and to provide additional funding to support the valuable services that the 934th Airlift Wing provides to military officers, military families, and civilians at the Officers' Club.

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

Anderson, S., introduced:

H. F. No. 1943, A bill for an act relating to health; amending the quality of care complaint process; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62D.

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

Hertaus introduced:

H. F. No. 1944, A bill for an act relating to taxation; property; providing for early termination of an agricultural preserve under certain conditions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 473H.09.

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

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Hertaus introduced:

H. F. No. 1945, A bill for an act relating to the city of Wayzata; tax increment financing; extending the five-year rule for Tax Increment Financing District 3.

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

Lillie introduced:

H. F. No. 1946, A bill for an act relating to arts and cultural heritage; appropriating money for Minnesota Public Radio.

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

Atkins and Hoppe introduced:

H. F. No. 1947, A bill for an act relating to telecommunications; permitting payment in cash for used wireless communications devices in certain circumstances; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 325E.319, subdivision 4.

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

Urdahl introduced:

H. F. No. 1948, A bill for an act relating to transportation; increasing fine for certain traffic violations around school buses; requiring violator to attend driver improvement clinic; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 169.444, subdivision 2.

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

Whelan, Miller, Nash, Drazkowski, Lohmer, Pugh, Gunther, Hancock, Heintzeman, Gruenhagen, Wills and McDonald introduced:

H. F. No. 1949, A bill for an act relating to education; requiring a school board to publicly inform parents of a decision to keep available instructional materials a parent considers harmful to minors; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 120B.20.

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

Davids introduced:

H. F. No. 1950, A bill for an act relating to economic development; Destination Medical Center; providing restrictions for certain use of city funds; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 469.43, by adding a subdivision.

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

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Garofalo introduced:

H. F. No. 1951, A bill for an act relating to energy; allowing rate-regulated cooperative associations to file for Public Utilities Commission review adjustments for property taxes and other costs; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 216B.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance.

Koznick, Peterson and Loonan introduced:

H. F. No. 1952, A bill for an act relating to health insurance; authorizing the Nonprofit Insurance Trust to self‑insure for purposes of health benefits insurance; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 62H.01; 471.617, subdivision 2.

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

Kiel, Gunther and Marquart introduced:

H. F. No. 1953, A bill for an act relating to human services; appropriating money for community action grants.

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

Hausman, Peppin and Melin introduced:

H. F. No. 1954, A bill for an act relating to health; creating a Minnesota Stillbirth Task Force.

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

Urdahl and Marquart introduced:

H. F. No. 1955, A bill for an act relating to education; reaffirming the importance of teacher mentorship programs; making modifications to taxable income; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 122A.40, subdivision 8; 122A.41, subdivision 5; 122A.60, subdivision 1a; 122A.61, subdivision 1; 122A.70; 290.01, subdivision 19b.

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

Urdahl and Carlson introduced:

H. F. No. 1956, A bill for an act relating to education; making school year-long student teaching programs part of teacher preparation; requiring a report on a tax credit for student teachers; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 122A.09, subdivision 4.

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

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Youakim, Davnie, Selcer, Davids, Lien, Halverson, Baker and Loon introduced:

H. F. No. 1957, A bill for an act relating to taxation; requiring the commissioner of revenue to implement a free electronic filing system for individual income tax returns; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 270C.

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

Slocum and Hoppe introduced:

H. F. No. 1958, A bill for an act relating to insurance; modifying the limitations on the use of credit information; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 72A.20, subdivision 36.

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

Youakim introduced:

H. F. No. 1959, A bill for an act relating to real property; creating an Office of Ombudsman for common interest communities; creating a common interest community court calendar program; providing for resolution of common interest community disputes; requiring alternative dispute resolution in certain cases; providing for recovery of attorney fees; increasing recording fees; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 357.18, subdivision 1; 508.82, subdivision 1; 508A.82, subdivision 1; 515B.3-106; 515B.4-116; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 45; 484; 515B.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Data Practices.

Pierson introduced:

H. F. No. 1960, A bill for an act relating to health; modifying the definition of lodging establishment; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 157.15, subdivision 8.

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

Hortman and Schultz introduced:

H. F. No. 1961, A bill for an act relating to health; permitting the commissioner of health to use the all-payer claims data to compile public use files of summary data; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 62U.04, subdivision 11.

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

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Runbeck and Simonson introduced:

H. F. No. 1962, A bill for an act relating to elections; authorizing recall elections for school board members; eliminating the authority of a school board to remove members; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 351.14, subdivision 5, by adding a subdivision; 351.15; 351.16, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4; 351.18; 351.19, subdivision 4; 351.20; 351.21; 351.22, subdivisions 1, 2; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 123B.09, subdivision 9; 128D.14.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Elections Policy.

Kahn introduced:

H. F. No. 1963, A bill for an act relating to state government; appropriating money for equipment grants to Minnesota Public Radio.

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

Newton introduced:

H. F. No. 1964, A bill for an act relating to human services; modifying nursing facility operating payment rates for certain facilities; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.431, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Aging and Long-Term Care Policy.

Nornes introduced:

H. F. No. 1965, A bill for an act relating to higher education; modifying definition for purposes of certain educational assistance; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 197.75, subdivision 1.

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

Nornes introduced:

H. F. No. 1966, A bill for an act relating to higher education; removing obsolete language; exempting certain Office of Higher Education student loan contracts from E-Verify program; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 13.32, subdivision 6; 16C.075.

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

Nornes introduced:

H. F. No. 1967, A bill for an act relating to camping licenses; creating an exemption for special event recreational camping areas; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 327.14, subdivision 9.

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

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Hackbarth, Pugh, Hausman, Torkelson, Hansen, Hornstein, Fischer and Uglem introduced:

H. F. No. 1968, A bill for an act relating to environment; appropriating money for remediating land contamination.

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

Vogel introduced:

H. F. No. 1969, A bill for an act relating to the Metropolitan Council; requiring legislative approval of housing incentives and allocations by the Metropolitan Council; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 473.145; 473.254, subdivisions 2, 3a.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance.

Ward, Fenton, Uglem, Howe, Fischer, Theis and Kiel introduced:

H. F. No. 1970, A bill for an act relating to the legislature; limiting the distribution of paper copies of legislative materials; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 3.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Elections Policy.

Nash, Pugh, Uglem and Scott introduced:

H. F. No. 1971, A bill for an act relating to the Metropolitan Council; requiring approval before implementation of the Thrive MSP 2040 metropolitan development guide; requiring revision after local government input.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Elections Policy.

Schomacker introduced:

H. F. No. 1972, A bill for an act relating to legislative enactments; correcting erroneous, ambiguous, and omitted text and obsolete references; removing redundant, conflicting, and superseded provisions; making miscellaneous corrections to laws, statutes, and rules; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 5.25, subdivision 5; 13.321, subdivision 2a, by adding a subdivision; 13.3806, subdivision 1b; 13.381, subdivision 14a; 13.461, subdivisions 3, 7a; 13.602, subdivision 2; 13.681, by adding a subdivision; 13.72, subdivision 12; 13.871, subdivision 6, by adding a subdivision; 16A.126, subdivision 1; 16C.137, subdivision 2; 16D.04, subdivision 1; 81A.04, subdivision 1; 82.67, subdivision 3; 82.72, subdivision 3; 116D.04, subdivision 2a; 116L.146; 119A.50, subdivision 3; 120A.41; 122A.23, subdivision 2; 122A.414, subdivision 2; 122A.61, subdivision 1; 124D.10, subdivision 4; 124D.20, subdivision 8; 124D.861, subdivision 3; 125A.79, subdivisions 4, 8; 127A.441; 127A.49, subdivisions 2, 3; 144.0724, subdivision 4; 144.227, subdivision 1; 144A.10, subdivision 16; 161.3209, subdivision 3; 168A.03, subdivision 1; 169.781, subdivisions 1, 2; 174.12, subdivision 8; 241.332, subdivision 2; 241.335, subdivision 2; 241.336, subdivision 3; 244.05, subdivision 5; 245.466, subdivision 3a; 245.4871, subdivision 13; 245.4874, subdivision 1; 245.4877; 245.493, subdivisions 1, 1a, 2; 245A.191; 245A.192, subdivision 11; 245A.50, subdivision

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4; 245C.03, subdivision 2; 245C.22, subdivision 5; 245D.061, subdivision 1; 253B.07, subdivision 7; 254B.05, subdivision 5; 256.01, subdivision 14b; 256.969, subdivisions 8, 23; 256B.0654, subdivision 2b; 256B.199; 256B.76, subdivision 4; 256J.14; 256J.21, subdivision 2; 256J.61; 260B.185, subdivision 1; 268.046, subdivision 1; 297A.68, subdivision 2; 297E.02, subdivision 6; 299C.61, subdivision 4; 299F.01, subdivision 2; 299L.02, subdivision 5; 299L.07, subdivision 5; 322C.0102, subdivision 6; 325D.40, subdivision 2; 325E.028, subdivision 4; 326B.04, subdivision 2; 403.09, subdivision 3; 412.014; 466A.01, subdivision 6; 471.87; 473.604, subdivision 3; 477A.011, subdivisions 30, 30a, 42; 477A.013, subdivisions 8, 9; 477A.015; 477A.03, subdivisions 2a, 2c; 477A.12, subdivisions 1, 2; 477A.16, subdivisions 1, 2; 477A.19, subdivisions 4, 5; 480A.09, subdivision 2; 518B.01, subdivision 4; 572A.02, subdivisions 2, 3; 609.106, subdivision 2; 609.19, subdivision 1; 609.223, subdivision 2; 609.266; 609.531, subdivision 1; 626.556, subdivision 3c; 626.8463, subdivision 1; 626.8555; 629.725; Laws 2013, chapter 143, article 8, section 40; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 609B; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 13.381, subdivision 17; 13.46, subdivision 13; 13.681, subdivision 7; 126C.01, subdivision 9; 239.001; 256B.0625, subdivision 50; 273.111, subdivision 9a; 469.1816; Laws 2014, chapter 228, article 1, section 2; Laws 2014, chapter 291, article 10, section 4; article 11, sections 15; 16; 21; Laws 2014, chapter 312, article 25, section 11; article 28, section 1; Minnesota Rules, parts 4900.3401; 8710.3000, subpart 5; 8710.3200, subpart 6; 8710.3310, subpart 5; 8710.3320, subpart 5; 8710.3330, subpart 5; 8710.3340, subpart 5; 8710.4000, subpart 5; 8710.4050, subpart 5; 8710.4200, subpart 5; 8710.4250, subpart 5; 8710.4300, subpart 5; 8710.4310, subpart 5; 8710.4320, subpart 5; 8710.4400, subpart 5; 8710.4450, subpart 5; 8710.4500, subpart 5; 8710.4550, subpart 5; 8710.4600, subpart 5; 8710.4650, subpart 5; 8710.4700, subpart 5; 8710.4750, subpart 9; 8710.4800, subpart 5; 8710.4850, subpart 5; 8710.4900, subpart 5; 8710.4950, subpart 9.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Data Practices.

Mariani and Moran introduced:

H. F. No. 1973, A bill for an act relating to education; recruiting, educating, and licensing underrepresented student populations to teach in elementary and secondary schools and to work with young children; providing a tax credit for expenses related to completing a teacher preparation program; providing grants; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 122A.09, subdivision 4; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 122A; 290.

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

Anderson, S., introduced:

H. F. No. 1974, A bill for an act relating to redistricting; establishing districting principles for legislative and congressional plans; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 2.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Elections Policy.

Anderson, S., introduced:

H. F. No. 1975, A bill for an act relating to state government; requiring policies and procedures that certain entities in the executive branch and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities must follow when investigating an entity's own employee; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 16A.06, by adding a subdivision; 136F.06, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Elections Policy.

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Albright and Mahoney introduced:

H. F. No. 1976, A bill for an act relating to workers' compensation; modifying electronic transactions; authorizing penalties; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 176.135, by adding a subdivision; 176.221, subdivision 8.

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

Vogel introduced:

H. F. No. 1977, A bill for an act relating to energy; requiring the commissioner of labor and industry to allow builders flexibility in the methods used to achieve the energy reduction goals of the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 326B.118.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance.

Pugh, Franson, Allen, Gruenhagen and Whelan introduced:

H. F. No. 1978, A bill for an act relating to health; requiring certain health care providers to report adverse vaccination events and disclose certain information; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 144.

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

Hoppe introduced:

H. F. No. 1979, A bill for an act relating to commerce; establishing a task force on no-fault automobile insurance reform issues; providing legislative appointments; requiring a report.

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

Petersburg and Anderson, P., introduced:

H. F. No. 1980, A bill for an act relating to transportation; adding a condition for approval of drainage permits; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 160.20, subdivision 4.

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

Fenton, Nash, Pugh and Scott introduced:

H. F. No. 1981, A bill for an act relating to elections; establishing provisional voter registration in a polling place on election day; providing a process for provisional balloting; eliminating vouching as an authorized proof of residence; providing for early voting; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 201.022, subdivision 1; 201.054, subdivision 1; 201.061, subdivisions 1a, 3, 4, 7, by adding a subdivision; 201.071, subdivision 4; 201.1611, subdivision 1; 201.225, subdivisions 2, 5; 203B.001; 203B.01, by adding a subdivision; 203B.03, subdivision 1; 203B.05, subdivision 1; 203B.081; 203B.085; 203B.121, subdivisions 1, 3, 4, 5, by adding

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a subdivision; 204B.28, subdivision 2; 204C.10; 204C.12, subdivision 3; 204C.14, subdivision 1; 206.82, subdivision 1; 206.83; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 203B; 204C; repealing Minnesota Rules, part 8200.9939.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Elections Policy.

Loeffler introduced:

H. F. No. 1982, A bill for an act relating to taxation; tax data; modifying disclosure to the commissioner of human services; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 270B.14, subdivision 1.

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

REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

AND LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATION

Peppin from the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration, pursuant to rules 1.21 and 3.33, designated the following bill to be placed on the Calendar for the Day for Thursday, March 19, 2015 and established a prefiling requirement for amendments offered to the following bill:

H. F. No. 841.

MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

Moran moved that the name of Mullery be added as an author on H. F. No. 212. The motion prevailed.

Schomacker moved that the name of Dettmer be added as an author on H. F. No. 316. The motion prevailed.

Zerwas moved that the name of Uglem be added as an author on H. F. No. 559. The motion prevailed.

Pierson moved that the name of Mahoney be added as an author on H. F. No. 778. The motion prevailed.

Baker moved that the name of Johnson, C., be added as an author on H. F. No. 886. The motion prevailed.

Schomacker moved that the name of Atkins be added as an author on H. F. No. 921. The motion prevailed.

Loonan moved that the name of Isaacson be added as an author on H. F. No. 1099. The motion prevailed.

Swedzinski moved that the name of Howe be added as an author on H. F. No. 1254. The motion prevailed.

Sanders moved that the name of Mariani be added as an author on H. F. No. 1280. The motion prevailed.

Gruenhagen moved that the name of Howe be added as an author on H. F. No. 1286. The motion prevailed.

Erhardt moved that his name be stricken as an author on H. F. No. 1348. The motion prevailed.

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Bernardy moved that the name of Selcer be added as an author on H. F. No. 1528. The motion prevailed.

Miller moved that the name of Dettmer be added as an author on H. F. No. 1546. The motion prevailed.

McNamara moved that the name of Hansen be added as an author on H. F. No. 1598. The motion prevailed.

Baker moved that the names of Zerwas and Hamilton be added as authors on H. F. No. 1651. The motion prevailed.

Pierson moved that the name of Pugh be added as an author on H. F. No. 1714. The motion prevailed.

Selcer moved that the name of Masin be added as an author on H. F. No. 1849. The motion prevailed.

Poppe moved that the name of Yarusso be added as an author on H. F. No. 1851. The motion prevailed.

Allen moved that the name of Johnson, S., be added as an author on H. F. No. 1858. The motion prevailed.

Hornstein moved that the name of Yarusso be added as an author on H. F. No. 1922. The motion prevailed.

Smith moved that H. F. No. 1342 be recalled from the Committee on Commerce and Regulatory Reform and be re-referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Data Practices. The motion prevailed.

Smith moved that H. F. No. 1770 be recalled from the Committee on Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance and be re-referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Data Practices. The motion prevailed.

ADJOURNMENT

Peppin moved that when the House adjourns today it adjourn until 12:15 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2015. The motion prevailed.

Peppin moved that the House adjourn. The motion prevailed, and the Speaker declared the House stands adjourned until 12:15 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2015.

Patrick D. Murphy, Chief Clerk, House of Representatives

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