Minnesota Legislature
Currently Posted Meetings
Monday, March 11, 2013
Monday, March 11, 2013
Hearing Canceled
Chair: Rep. Lyndon Carlson
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
TBA
Monday, March 11, 2013
Time Note: Please note that if the committee doesn't finish its agenda, it will reconvene at 3:30 p.m. or 30 minutes after session in 5 State Office Building to finish the day's agenda.
Time Note: Please note that if the committee doesn't finish its agenda, it will reconvene at 3:30 p.m. or 30 minutes after session in 5 State Office Building to finish the day's agenda.
Energy Policy
Location Changed Agenda Changed
Chair: Rep. Melissa Hortman
Location: 10 State Office Building
Location: 10 State Office Building
Bills Added
HF1079
(Benson)
Geothermal heating and cooling systems allowed to apply to a utility's renewable energy obligation under certain conditions.
Geothermal heating and cooling systems allowed to apply to a utility's renewable energy obligation under certain conditions.
HF1167
(Melin)
Renewable development account funds allocated, "Made in Minnesota" solar energy production incentive account created, and financial incentives provided for photovoltaic modules manufactured in Minnesota.
Renewable development account funds allocated, "Made in Minnesota" solar energy production incentive account created, and financial incentives provided for photovoltaic modules manufactured in Minnesota.
HF1075
(Falk)
Renewable development account annual transferred fee revised for each cask of spent nuclear fuel stored in Minnesota.
Renewable development account annual transferred fee revised for each cask of spent nuclear fuel stored in Minnesota.
HF1170
(Falk)
Small electricity generator maximum capacity to qualify for net metering amended, rate at which small generators may elect to be paid by utilities definition amended, and treatment of a purchase from a small generator by a nongenerating utility supplied by a municipal power agency amended.
Small electricity generator maximum capacity to qualify for net metering amended, rate at which small generators may elect to be paid by utilities definition amended, and treatment of a purchase from a small generator by a nongenerating utility supplied by a municipal power agency amended.
HF1174
(Falk)
Public Utilities Commission required to initiate a proceeding culminating in an order establishing standards for utility rates regarding the interconnection of small electric generating facilities.
Public Utilities Commission required to initiate a proceeding culminating in an order establishing standards for utility rates regarding the interconnection of small electric generating facilities.
HF1146
(Morgan)
Public Utilities Commission required to initiate a proceeding regarding interconnection of distributed generation facilities, establishment and operation provided for community solar generating facilities, ownership of renewable energy credit governing provisions amended, and residential solar design standards established.
Public Utilities Commission required to initiate a proceeding regarding interconnection of distributed generation facilities, establishment and operation provided for community solar generating facilities, ownership of renewable energy credit governing provisions amended, and residential solar design standards established.
HF1000
(Kelly)
Emissions reduction-rate rider modified for projects, and commissioner of commerce required to make assessments to fund clean energy resource teams.
Emissions reduction-rate rider modified for projects, and commissioner of commerce required to make assessments to fund clean energy resource teams.
HF854
(Atkins)
Distributed generation and renewable energy provisions modified, conservation improvement investments for low-income programs regulated, and eminent domain and condemnation procedures modified.
Distributed generation and renewable energy provisions modified, conservation improvement investments for low-income programs regulated, and eminent domain and condemnation procedures modified.
HF421
(Quam)
Hydroelectric energy project revolving loan fund established to facilitate the dredging of lakes to improve water flow, report required, funding provided, and money appropriated.
Hydroelectric energy project revolving loan fund established to facilitate the dredging of lakes to improve water flow, report required, funding provided, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
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Chair: Rep. Gene Pelowski
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:
Presentation by the MN Office of Higher Education: MN State Grant Spending, part-time students. Report from the University of Minnesota on the cost of administration, President Eric Kaler. University of Minnesota 2014-2015 biennial budget request.
Chair: Rep. Karen Clark
Location: Basement State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: Basement State Office Building
Agenda:
Informational hearing will take place on the governor's proposals aroung housing initiatives and programs (HF1344).
Bills Added
HF8
(Mullery)
Supporting Responsible Homeowners and Stabilizing Neighborhoods Act enacted, and homeowner opportunities provided in regard to underwater mortgage loans and foreclosure relief on residential homestead property.
Supporting Responsible Homeowners and Stabilizing Neighborhoods Act enacted, and homeowner opportunities provided in regard to underwater mortgage loans and foreclosure relief on residential homestead property.
Attachments:
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Monday, March 11, 2013
Time Note: The committee will reconvene at 6:45 p.m., if necessary, to complete the agenda.
Time Note: The committee will reconvene at 6:45 p.m., if necessary, to complete the agenda.
State Government Finance and Veterans Affairs
Chair: Rep. Mary Murphy
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
Additional bills may be added
Bills Added
HF525
(Erhardt)
Active duty service members allowed to take a peace officer reciprocity examination.
Active duty service members allowed to take a peace officer reciprocity examination.
HF591
(Sanders)
Partisan office vacancy nomination procedures modified, funding provided, and money appropriated.
Partisan office vacancy nomination procedures modified, funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF819
(Murphy)
Public Facilities Authority grant programs reorganized, and small community wastewater treatment grants provided.
Public Facilities Authority grant programs reorganized, and small community wastewater treatment grants provided.
HF1241
(Dettmer)
Community safety personnel training about the use of de-escalation techniques for dealing with veterans returning from active military service in combat zones funding provided, and grant money appropriated to public safety.
Community safety personnel training about the use of de-escalation techniques for dealing with veterans returning from active military service in combat zones funding provided, and grant money appropriated to public safety.
HF764
(Mariani)
Minnesota Humanities Commission grant established for a reading program for Minnesota children, funding provided, and money appropriated.
Minnesota Humanities Commission grant established for a reading program for Minnesota children, funding provided, and money appropriated.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Floor Session
Location: House Chamber
Agenda:
Agenda:
Monday, March 11, 2013
Time Note: Committee will convene at 3:30 or after Session recesses or adjourns.
Time Note: Committee will convene at 3:30 or after Session recesses or adjourns.
Education Policy
Chair: Rep. Carlos Mariani
Location: 200 State Office Building, Hearing Room 300 North after 7 p.m.
Agenda:
Location: 200 State Office Building, Hearing Room 300 North after 7 p.m.
Agenda:
**NOTE** HF1067 is authored by Rep. Roger Erickson. Also, the deadline for amendments for Monday's hearing is noon that day.
Bills Added
HF1067
(Erickson)
Land transfer from Red Lake School District to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians authorized.
Land transfer from Red Lake School District to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians authorized.
HF984
(Urdahl)
Coaches; school boards prohibited from not renewing a coaching contract based solely on the existence of parent complaints.
Coaches; school boards prohibited from not renewing a coaching contract based solely on the existence of parent complaints.
HF734
(Urdahl)
Career and technical education advisory task force established for improving student outcomes in grades 11 to 14.
Career and technical education advisory task force established for improving student outcomes in grades 11 to 14.
HF354
(Selcer)
Teacher licensure renewal requirements related to recognizing mental illness in children and adolescents clarified.
Teacher licensure renewal requirements related to recognizing mental illness in children and adolescents clarified.
HF562
(Abeler)
Medical assistance coverage provided for services provided by a licensed professional counselor.
Medical assistance coverage provided for services provided by a licensed professional counselor.
HF1151
(Mariani)
Early childhood through grade 12 and adult education policies modified including student accountability, educators, school programs and operations, charter schools, special education, and early childhood education; rulemaking authorized; reports required; and money appropriated.
Early childhood through grade 12 and adult education policies modified including student accountability, educators, school programs and operations, charter schools, special education, and early childhood education; rulemaking authorized; reports required; and money appropriated.
Bills Removed
HF0356
(Newton)
School districts allowed to use safe schools levy proceeds for collaborating with mental health professionals, funding provided, and money appropriated.
School districts allowed to use safe schools levy proceeds for collaborating with mental health professionals, funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF0147
(Slocum)
Teacher and school administrator cultural competency training required for renewal of professional license.
Teacher and school administrator cultural competency training required for renewal of professional license.
HF1006
(Selcer)
Teachers licensed to teach deaf and hard-of-hearing students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 continuing education clock hour requirements clarified.
Teachers licensed to teach deaf and hard-of-hearing students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 continuing education clock hour requirements clarified.
HF0860
(Bernardy)
English language learning aid for students not yet proficient in the English language extended from five to seven years.
English language learning aid for students not yet proficient in the English language extended from five to seven years.
Attachments:
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Chair: Rep. Leon Lillie
Location: 400S, State Office Building
Agenda:
1) Review/approval of collective bargaining agreements
• American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 5, Unit 225
• Minnesota Nurses Association
• Inter Faculty Organization
2) Review/approval of Higher Education Office compensation plan
3) Other items as approved by the chair
Location: 400S, State Office Building
Agenda:
1) Review/approval of collective bargaining agreements
• American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 5, Unit 225
• Minnesota Nurses Association
• Inter Faculty Organization
2) Review/approval of Higher Education Office compensation plan
3) Other items as approved by the chair
Chair: Tom Fraser
Location: 300S State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 300S State Office Building
Agenda:
Review/discuss/adopt report
Hearing Canceled
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:
Agenda:
TBA
Chair: Rep. Karen Clark
Location: 500 North State Office Building
Location: 500 North State Office Building
Bills Added
HF1377
(Hortman)
Mortgage lender and servicer loss mitigation required, and mortgage foreclosure dual tracking prohibited.
Mortgage lender and servicer loss mitigation required, and mortgage foreclosure dual tracking prohibited.
Chair: Sen. Tony Lourey
Location: 123 State Capitol
Location: 123 State Capitol
Bills Added
HF5
(Atkins)
Minnesota Insurance Marketplace established, powers and duties prescribed, person's physician of choice right recognized, right to not participate established, open meeting requirements and data practice procedures specified, funding provided, and money appropriated.
Minnesota Insurance Marketplace established, powers and duties prescribed, person's physician of choice right recognized, right to not participate established, open meeting requirements and data practice procedures specified, funding provided, and money appropriated.