Minnesota Legislature
Currently Posted Meetings
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Chair: Rep. Peggy Scott
Location: 10 State Office Building
Location: 10 State Office Building
Bills Added
HF742
(O'Neill)
Campus sexual harassment and sexual violence; various provisions modified relating to campus sexual assault policies, good faith reporting, postsecondary institution and law enforcement coordination, online reporting systems, data access, data classifications, security officer and administrator training, and student health services.
Campus sexual harassment and sexual violence; various provisions modified relating to campus sexual assault policies, good faith reporting, postsecondary institution and law enforcement coordination, online reporting systems, data access, data classifications, security officer and administrator training, and student health services.
HF1047
(Whelan)
Born Alive Infants Protection Act concerning abortion created, and civil remedies and protections provided.
Born Alive Infants Protection Act concerning abortion created, and civil remedies and protections provided.
HF864
(Sanders)
Insurance fraud administrative penalty established, persons convicted of insurance fraud prohibited from enforcing contracts for no-fault benefits, and crime established for accident victim solicitation.
Insurance fraud administrative penalty established, persons convicted of insurance fraud prohibited from enforcing contracts for no-fault benefits, and crime established for accident victim solicitation.
Attachments:
- (3/16/2015)
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Tuesday, March 17, 2015
, 8:15 AM
Time Note: If necessary, the committee will reconvene in Rm 5 at 6pm.
Time Note: If necessary, the committee will reconvene in Rm 5 at 6pm.
Education Innovation Policy
Chair: Rep. Sondra Erickson
Location: Basement Hearing Room
Agenda:
Location: Basement Hearing Room
Agenda:
Overview of the HF1591 author's delete all amendment to make this the omnibus education policy bill. The amendment will be posted Monday.
If you'd like to testify on the delete all, please contact Carmen Mayo at carmen.mayo@house.mn.
If you'd like to testify on the delete all, please contact Carmen Mayo at carmen.mayo@house.mn.
Bills Added
HF1591
(Erickson)
Education policy provided including educator preparation, licensure, accountability, statewide standards, student assessments, educating students and young children, education programs, special education, charter schools, general education, libraries, other facilities, technology, and state agencies; and money appropriated.
Education policy provided including educator preparation, licensure, accountability, statewide standards, student assessments, educating students and young children, education programs, special education, charter schools, general education, libraries, other facilities, technology, and state agencies; and money appropriated.
Chair: Rep. Denny McNamara
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:
***Other bills may be added***
Bills Added
Chair: Rep. Sarah Anderson
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
Presentation and Oversight:
Minnesota Public Radio
Lisa Radzak, Managing Director, Community and Govt Relations
Chris Cross, MPR Network Station Manager, Rochester
Public Television
Bill Strusinski, Friends of Public Televison
Minnesota Humanites Commission
David O'Fallon, President
Trista Matascastillo, Program Officer - Veterans Voices
Minnesota Public Radio
Lisa Radzak, Managing Director, Community and Govt Relations
Chris Cross, MPR Network Station Manager, Rochester
Public Television
Bill Strusinski, Friends of Public Televison
Minnesota Humanites Commission
David O'Fallon, President
Trista Matascastillo, Program Officer - Veterans Voices
Bills Added
Chair: Rep. Joyce Peppin
Location: Basement
Agenda:
Location: Basement
Agenda:
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
IV. Calendar for the Day: March 19, 2015
V. Adjournment
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
IV. Calendar for the Day: March 19, 2015
V. Adjournment
Chair: Rep. Paul Anderson
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:
A delete-all amendment to HF1554 will be posted by close of business Friday, March 13th. The only action taken on HF1554 at this meeting will be adoption of the delete-all amendment and opportunity for public testimony. Further action on the bill will be taken on Wednesday March 18th.
Bills Added
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
, 10:15 AM
Time Note: The committee will reconvene in room 300S of the State Office Building at 6pm or the call of the chair to finish the agenda, if necessary.
Time Note: The committee will reconvene in room 300S of the State Office Building at 6pm or the call of the chair to finish the agenda, if necessary.
Government Operations and Elections Policy
Chair: Rep. Tim Sanders
Location: Basement Hearing Room
Agenda:
Location: Basement Hearing Room
Agenda:
Bills may be taken in any order.
More bills may be added.
More bills may be added.
Bills Added
HF1358
(O'Driscoll)
Uniform Municipal Contracting Law; energy conservation measure definition added.
Uniform Municipal Contracting Law; energy conservation measure definition added.
HF840
(Sanders)
Election administration provisions modified including provisions related to school boards, voters, ballots, registration, violations, absentee ballots, candidates, vacancies, recounts, filing fees, and precincts; military and overseas absentee voting provisions modified; Uniform Faithful Presidential Electors Act provided; and various technical changes made.
Election administration provisions modified including provisions related to school boards, voters, ballots, registration, violations, absentee ballots, candidates, vacancies, recounts, filing fees, and precincts; military and overseas absentee voting provisions modified; Uniform Faithful Presidential Electors Act provided; and various technical changes made.
HF5
(Mack)
MNsure; commerce commissioner required to seek federal approval, salary limit imposed, health plan approval rates specified, notification of enrollment information required, individual coverage option provided, product lines prohibited, small business health care tax credit expansion proposal required, MNsure organizational changes made, background checks required, and exemptions removed.
MNsure; commerce commissioner required to seek federal approval, salary limit imposed, health plan approval rates specified, notification of enrollment information required, individual coverage option provided, product lines prohibited, small business health care tax credit expansion proposal required, MNsure organizational changes made, background checks required, and exemptions removed.
HF1326
(McNamara)
Public entity purchasing requirements modified, solid waste provisions modified, subsurface sewage treatment systems provisions modified, compensable losses due to harmful substances modified, grant eligibility modified, and rulemaking required.
Public entity purchasing requirements modified, solid waste provisions modified, subsurface sewage treatment systems provisions modified, compensable losses due to harmful substances modified, grant eligibility modified, and rulemaking required.
HF688
(Albright)
New market tax credit program established, report required, and money appropriated.
New market tax credit program established, report required, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
Chair: Rep. Tony Cornish
Location: 10 State Office Building
Location: 10 State Office Building
Bills Added
HF1354
(Hackbarth)
Firefighter deaths required to be reported to the state fire marshal, and continued health insurance coverage provided to families of noncareer firefighters who die in the line of duty.
Firefighter deaths required to be reported to the state fire marshal, and continued health insurance coverage provided to families of noncareer firefighters who die in the line of duty.
HF1286
(Gruenhagen)
Families of noncareer firefighters who die in the line of duty provided continued health insurance coverage.
Families of noncareer firefighters who die in the line of duty provided continued health insurance coverage.
HF31
(Quam)
Identity theft victims working group established to recommend services, advocacy, and verification tools or programs; and report required.
Identity theft victims working group established to recommend services, advocacy, and verification tools or programs; and report required.
HF1232
(Quam)
Data privacy, predatory offender registration, evidence, crime victim protections, and criminal defenses relating to sex trafficking provisions modified; and new criminal penalties created.
Data privacy, predatory offender registration, evidence, crime victim protections, and criminal defenses relating to sex trafficking provisions modified; and new criminal penalties created.
HF1255
(Hertaus)
Driving while impaired; various DWI provisions modified relating to standards, license plate impoundment, driver's license reinstatement, ignition interlock program, and fees and surcharges.
Driving while impaired; various DWI provisions modified relating to standards, license plate impoundment, driver's license reinstatement, ignition interlock program, and fees and surcharges.
Chair: Rep. Greg Davids
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
Presentation on the Tax Incidence Study by the Minnesota Department of Revenue
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
, 12:15 PM
Floor Session
Location: House Chamber
Agenda:
Agenda:
Chair: Rep. Jenifer Loon
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:
Early Learning Bills
Chair: Rep. Bob Gunther
Location: Basement Hearing Room
Location: Basement Hearing Room
Bills Added
HF1111
(Hamilton)
State appropriation bond issuance program established, Lewis and Clark Regional Water System funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
State appropriation bond issuance program established, Lewis and Clark Regional Water System funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Bills Removed
HF1438
(Hamilton)
Lewis and Clark Regional Water System Project; debt service aid formula modified, and local taxing authority reinstated.
Lewis and Clark Regional Water System Project; debt service aid formula modified, and local taxing authority reinstated.
Chair: Rep. Matt Dean
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
Additional bills may be added.
If you would like to testify, please contact the Committee Legislative Assistant, Chris Stolarzyk, at Chris.Stolarzyk@house.mn
If you would like to testify, please contact the Committee Legislative Assistant, Chris Stolarzyk, at Chris.Stolarzyk@house.mn
Bills Added
HF657
(Lohmer)
Automated drug distribution system usage expanded, over-the-counter medication amount covered by medical assistance if dispensed by an automated drug distribution system modified, and drugs covered under medical assistance changed and allowed retrospective billing.
Automated drug distribution system usage expanded, over-the-counter medication amount covered by medical assistance if dispensed by an automated drug distribution system modified, and drugs covered under medical assistance changed and allowed retrospective billing.
Attachments:
- (3/15/2015)
- (3/16/2015)
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- (3/16/2015)
Chair: Rep. Joe Hoppe
Location: Basement Hearing Room
Location: Basement Hearing Room
Bills Added
HF954
(Schomacker)
Long-term care insurance partnership policy minimum permitted inflation protection reduced, and permission of inflation protection continued.
Long-term care insurance partnership policy minimum permitted inflation protection reduced, and permission of inflation protection continued.
HF921
(Schomacker)
Long-term care savings plan provided, and income tax subtraction for contributions made to long-term care savings plan provided.
Long-term care savings plan provided, and income tax subtraction for contributions made to long-term care savings plan provided.
HF1793
(Loonan)
Horse racing definitions modified and provided, Minnesota Racing Commission powers and duties clarified, licensure requirements and other regulatory provisions provided and modified, and industry related revenue provided.
Horse racing definitions modified and provided, Minnesota Racing Commission powers and duties clarified, licensure requirements and other regulatory provisions provided and modified, and industry related revenue provided.
Bills Removed
HF1120
(Gunther)
Certified Public Accountant firm permit issuance or renewal criteria specified, and rulemaking authorized.
Certified Public Accountant firm permit issuance or renewal criteria specified, and rulemaking authorized.
Attachments:
- (3/17/2015)
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Chair: Rep. Tara Mack
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
***Additional bills may be added
Bills Added
HF278
(Kiel)
Alzheimer's disease and other dementias research grant program and public awareness campaign grant program established, Alzheimer's Research Advisory Council established, reports required, and money appropriated.
Alzheimer's disease and other dementias research grant program and public awareness campaign grant program established, Alzheimer's Research Advisory Council established, reports required, and money appropriated.
HF614
(Baker)
Long-term care workforce needs provided, employee scholarships and loan forgiveness provided, health related licensing board authority to discipline health professionals for defaulting on loan or service obligations eliminated, nursing facility rate provisions modified, and money appropriated.
Long-term care workforce needs provided, employee scholarships and loan forgiveness provided, health related licensing board authority to discipline health professionals for defaulting on loan or service obligations eliminated, nursing facility rate provisions modified, and money appropriated.
HF778
(Pierson)
Early dental prevention statewide initiative established, dental operatory expansion grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
Early dental prevention statewide initiative established, dental operatory expansion grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF1063
(Backer)
Mental health peer specialist training and outreach provided; clubhouse program service medical assistance coverage established; report required; funding provided for intensive community rehabilitation services, suicide prevention, intensive treatment for adolescents and young adults, and housing for individuals with mental illness; and money appropriated.
Mental health peer specialist training and outreach provided; clubhouse program service medical assistance coverage established; report required; funding provided for intensive community rehabilitation services, suicide prevention, intensive treatment for adolescents and young adults, and housing for individuals with mental illness; and money appropriated.
HF1151
(Zerwas)
Medical assistance coverage and reimbursement for dental services modified, new dental reimbursement system development authorized, oral health system administrative simplification work group convened, basic dental screenings performed by dental hygienists and dental therapists covered, and money appropriated.
Medical assistance coverage and reimbursement for dental services modified, new dental reimbursement system development authorized, oral health system administrative simplification work group convened, basic dental screenings performed by dental hygienists and dental therapists covered, and money appropriated.
HF1447
(Kiel)
Legislative Health Care Workforce Commission investment priorities implemented; advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistant, mental health professional, and primary care residency training grant programs established; health profession student preceptors and medical resident preceptors incentive payment provided; and money appropriated.
Legislative Health Care Workforce Commission investment priorities implemented; advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistant, mental health professional, and primary care residency training grant programs established; health profession student preceptors and medical resident preceptors incentive payment provided; and money appropriated.
HF1653
(Baker)
Medical assistance coverage for psychiatric residential treatment for persons under age 21 authorized.
Medical assistance coverage for psychiatric residential treatment for persons under age 21 authorized.
HF1659
(Peterson)
Pharmacy technician to pharmacist permitted ratio increased, definitions modified, and Pharmacy Board size increased.
Pharmacy technician to pharmacist permitted ratio increased, definitions modified, and Pharmacy Board size increased.
HF1640
(Peterson)
Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) monetary parental contribution repealed.
Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) monetary parental contribution repealed.
Attachments:
- (3/17/2015)
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Chair: Rep. Bud Nornes
Location: 5 State Office Building
Location: 5 State Office Building
Bills Added
HF384
(Urdahl)
School year-long student teaching programs made part of teacher preparation, and money appropriated.
School year-long student teaching programs made part of teacher preparation, and money appropriated.
HF1306
(Bernardy)
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities required to establish a transfer curriculum.
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities required to establish a transfer curriculum.
HF551
(O'Neill)
Competency standards for dual training identification required by labor and industry commissioner, dual training competency grant program created, and money appropriated.
Competency standards for dual training identification required by labor and industry commissioner, dual training competency grant program created, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
- (3/16/2015)
- (3/16/2015)
- (3/16/2015)
- (3/16/2015)
Chair: Rep. Tom Hackbarth
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:
If you would like to testify on any of the bills that have been posted, please email Claire Leiter at Claire.leiter@house.mn.
*In light of the upcoming March 20th Policy deadline, additional bills may be added.
*In light of the upcoming March 20th Policy deadline, additional bills may be added.
Bills Added
HF243
(Newton)
Driver's licenses and Minnesota identification cards Purple Heart designation established, and state park permits provided.
Driver's licenses and Minnesota identification cards Purple Heart designation established, and state park permits provided.
HF1698
(Anzelc)
Class 1c property requirements modified, and treatment of leased seasonal-recreational land modified.
Class 1c property requirements modified, and treatment of leased seasonal-recreational land modified.
HF1168
(Hackbarth)
Minnesota Valley Trail requirements established, deer hunting governing requirements modified, beaver season authorized, restrictions on using artificial lights to take fish modified, rulemaking authorized relating to spearing and northern pike, and distribution of survey information authorized.
Minnesota Valley Trail requirements established, deer hunting governing requirements modified, beaver season authorized, restrictions on using artificial lights to take fish modified, rulemaking authorized relating to spearing and northern pike, and distribution of survey information authorized.
Chair: Rep. Pat Garofalo
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:
Additional bills may be added to the agenda.
Location Changed Agenda Changed
Chair: Rep. Tim O'Driscoll
Location: 400N State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 400N State Office Building
Agenda:
**BILLS ADDED**
Approval of mortality assumption changes proposed for seven monthly benefit volunteer firefighter relief associations.
HF477 (Mahoney); SF580 (Hawj): PERA; Service credit purchase for unreported St. Paul Public Schools employment.
HF1114 (Hansen); SF1342 (Metzen): MSRS; Service credit purchase for pre-1996 Department of Revenue seasonal employment.
HF1121 (Sanders); SFxxxx: PERA; Service credit purchase for uncredited employment by Hennepin County Medical Center employee.
HF1521 (Hoppe); SF1373 (Pappas): MSRS-General, MSRS-Unclassified; Clarification of coverage for part-time legislative employees.
HF1292 (Nelson); SFxxxx: MSRS-Unclassified; MSRS-General; Election options for legislators.
HF1717 (Johnson, C.); SF1791 (Rosen): PERA; Coverage for Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging employees.
ADDED:
HF1803 (Thissen); SF1684 (Hayden): PERA; Excluding certain Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board members.
SFxxxx (Hann): Hopkins VFRA; Public pension problem of a certain Hopkins Volunteer Firefighter Relief Association deferred member.
HF1832 (Davids): PERA privatization; Green Lee Manor in Mabel
NOTE: Click on"For more agenda information" below for meeting materials.
To testify, please contact Commission Assistant Lisa Diesslin at lisa.diesslin@lcpr.leg.mn or 651-296-2750.
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Approval of mortality assumption changes proposed for seven monthly benefit volunteer firefighter relief associations.
HF477 (Mahoney); SF580 (Hawj): PERA; Service credit purchase for unreported St. Paul Public Schools employment.
HF1114 (Hansen); SF1342 (Metzen): MSRS; Service credit purchase for pre-1996 Department of Revenue seasonal employment.
HF1121 (Sanders); SFxxxx: PERA; Service credit purchase for uncredited employment by Hennepin County Medical Center employee.
HF1521 (Hoppe); SF1373 (Pappas): MSRS-General, MSRS-Unclassified; Clarification of coverage for part-time legislative employees.
HF1292 (Nelson); SFxxxx: MSRS-Unclassified; MSRS-General; Election options for legislators.
HF1717 (Johnson, C.); SF1791 (Rosen): PERA; Coverage for Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging employees.
ADDED:
HF1803 (Thissen); SF1684 (Hayden): PERA; Excluding certain Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board members.
SFxxxx (Hann): Hopkins VFRA; Public pension problem of a certain Hopkins Volunteer Firefighter Relief Association deferred member.
HF1832 (Davids): PERA privatization; Green Lee Manor in Mabel
NOTE: Click on"For more agenda information" below for meeting materials.
To testify, please contact Commission Assistant Lisa Diesslin at lisa.diesslin@lcpr.leg.mn or 651-296-2750.
For more agenda information, click here
Time Changed Location Changed
Chair: Rep. Peggy Scott
Location: 500 North State Office Building
Location: 500 North State Office Building
Bills Added
HF995
(Rarick)
Indian Child Welfare Act; local government aid reimbursement provided for out-of-home placement costs of children, and money appropriated.
Indian Child Welfare Act; local government aid reimbursement provided for out-of-home placement costs of children, and money appropriated.
HF161
(Zerwas)
Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE); accounts established for persons with disabilities.
Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE); accounts established for persons with disabilities.
HF722
(Newberger)
Public official authority to disarm individuals at any time clarified and delimited.
Public official authority to disarm individuals at any time clarified and delimited.