Minnesota Legislature
Currently Posted Meetings
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Time Note: The meeting will reconvene at 6 p.m. in 300 North, if necessary, to complete the agenda
Time Note: The meeting will reconvene at 6 p.m. in 300 North, if necessary, to complete the agenda
Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance
Chair: Rep. Denny McNamara
Location: 5 State Office Building
Location: 5 State Office Building
Bills Added
HF1097
(McNamara)
Pesticide control, peatland protection, fees and fee disposition, invasive species provisions, cash match requirements, state water trails and waysides, Mineral Coordinating Committee, watercraft titling, special vehicle use on roadways, oxygenated gasoline requirements, Water Law, local ordinance requirements, waste management provisions, landfill cleanup program, and environmental review requirements modified; citizen oversight committees provided; adopt-a-WMA program created; dual registration of motorcycles and disposition of fees provided; nonresident off-road vehicle state trail pass required; and money appropriated.
Pesticide control, peatland protection, fees and fee disposition, invasive species provisions, cash match requirements, state water trails and waysides, Mineral Coordinating Committee, watercraft titling, special vehicle use on roadways, oxygenated gasoline requirements, Water Law, local ordinance requirements, waste management provisions, landfill cleanup program, and environmental review requirements modified; citizen oversight committees provided; adopt-a-WMA program created; dual registration of motorcycles and disposition of fees provided; nonresident off-road vehicle state trail pass required; and money appropriated.
Bills Removed
Attachments:
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Time Note: The hearing will continue at 6 p.m. in Room 10.
Time Note: The hearing will continue at 6 p.m. in Room 10.
Judiciary Policy and Finance
Chair: Rep. Steve Smith
Location: Basement State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: Basement State Office Building
Agenda:
HFXXXX (HF1573) Will and Trust Construction Revision (To Be Introduced)
HF951 and HF952 - Testimony Only
Bills not listed in order of agenda
Other bills may be added as referred from other committees
HF951 and HF952 - Testimony Only
Bills not listed in order of agenda
Other bills may be added as referred from other committees
Bills Added
HF1384
(Davids)
Charitable or religious organization transfers excluded from the fraudulent transfers act.
Charitable or religious organization transfers excluded from the fraudulent transfers act.
HF1423
(Gottwalt)
Adoption assistance reform, child protection, child support, and technical and conforming amendments provided.
Adoption assistance reform, child protection, child support, and technical and conforming amendments provided.
HF951
(Mazorol)
Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act provisions changed, updated, and clarified.
Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act provisions changed, updated, and clarified.
HF876
(Smith)
Court hearing opening modified in delinquency or extended jurisdiction juvenile proceedings.
Court hearing opening modified in delinquency or extended jurisdiction juvenile proceedings.
HF1573
(Hortman)
Courts authorized to construe will and trust provisions, Uniform Disclaimer or Property Interests Act updated and revised, receivership provisions changed, assignments provided for the benefit of creditors, conforming amendments made, and statutory sections renumbered.
Courts authorized to construe will and trust provisions, Uniform Disclaimer or Property Interests Act updated and revised, receivership provisions changed, assignments provided for the benefit of creditors, conforming amendments made, and statutory sections renumbered.
Attachments:
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Chair: Rep. Linda Runbeck
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:
(Continued) Presentation of the 2009 Minnesota City Finances Report - State Auditor Rebecca Otto
Agenda Changed
Chair: Rep. Morrie Lanning
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
Note: Some of the bills being heard today were previously heard in committee and laid over for possible inclusion in omnibus state government finance bill. The following bills will be motioned to Ways and Means Committee during this hearing: HF2, HF384, HF 886, HF1063, and HF1024.
Bills Added
HF2
(Banaian)
Performance data added to budget proposal, zero-based budgeting required, and sunset advisory commission and sunset process established for state agencies.
Performance data added to budget proposal, zero-based budgeting required, and sunset advisory commission and sunset process established for state agencies.
HF1024
(Stensrud)
Deputy commissioner numbers reduced and assistant commissioner position eliminated in the unclassified service.
Deputy commissioner numbers reduced and assistant commissioner position eliminated in the unclassified service.
HF1309
(Kahn)
State government finance; amount billed by the commissioner of management and budget for statewide services changed, general fund budget reserve maximum amount set, additional forecast balance allocated, credited bond proceeds specified, Environmental Quality Board technical changes made, Enterprise Real Property Technology System funds availability extended, and money appropriated.
State government finance; amount billed by the commissioner of management and budget for statewide services changed, general fund budget reserve maximum amount set, additional forecast balance allocated, credited bond proceeds specified, Environmental Quality Board technical changes made, Enterprise Real Property Technology System funds availability extended, and money appropriated.
Chair: Rep. Pat Garofalo
Location: 300S State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 300S State Office Building
Agenda:
HF934 (Garofalo) Finish walkthrough of side-by-sides and take testimony on A-F grading proposal
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Time Note: In recess to the Call of the Chair
Time Note: In recess to the Call of the Chair
Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance
Location Changed Agenda Changed
Chair: Rep. Rod Hamilton
Location: 400S State Office Building
Location: 400S State Office Building
Bills Added
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Time Note: If necessary, the committee will reconvene at 1 p.m. in 500S SOB.
Time Note: If necessary, the committee will reconvene at 1 p.m. in 500S SOB.
Government Operations and Elections
Chair: Rep. Joyce Peppin
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:
Please note that bills may be added to the agenda.
Bills Added
HF705
(Crawford)
Audit requirements delayed for new first class cities, publication and reporting requirements eliminated, surplus law library fund use provided, county clerk hiring requirements repealed, seed and feed loan provisions repealed, and Ramsey County Community Corrections Department duties provided.
Audit requirements delayed for new first class cities, publication and reporting requirements eliminated, surplus law library fund use provided, county clerk hiring requirements repealed, seed and feed loan provisions repealed, and Ramsey County Community Corrections Department duties provided.
HF7
(Drazkowski)
State mandates abolished and made permissive, county audit by CPA firm authorized, surplus law library fee use provided, and publication and reporting requirements changed or eliminated.
State mandates abolished and made permissive, county audit by CPA firm authorized, surplus law library fee use provided, and publication and reporting requirements changed or eliminated.
HF495
(Garofalo)
Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote enacted.
Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote enacted.
Bills Removed
HF0519
(Drazkowski)
Mandates in transportation, human services, environment, public safety, local government, animal control, education, taxes, and employment removed; maintenance of effort requirements suspended; sales tax exemption and prevailing wage provisions modified; aggregate value of benefits for governmental unit group insurance provision repealed; and comparable worth requirements repealed.
Mandates in transportation, human services, environment, public safety, local government, animal control, education, taxes, and employment removed; maintenance of effort requirements suspended; sales tax exemption and prevailing wage provisions modified; aggregate value of benefits for governmental unit group insurance provision repealed; and comparable worth requirements repealed.
Attachments:
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Chair: Rep. Tony Cornish
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:
HF1214 (Hortman) has been moved to Thursday's agenda.
HF229 (Downey) has been moved to Thursday's agenda.
HF229 (Downey) has been moved to Thursday's agenda.
Bills Added
HF358
(Barrett)
Immigration law enforcement noncooperation ordinances and policies prohibited, and immigration-related data use provided.
Immigration law enforcement noncooperation ordinances and policies prohibited, and immigration-related data use provided.
Bills Removed
HF0229
(Downey)
Child certified as an adult detainment in a juvenile facility provided pending the outcome of criminal proceedings, and judges authorized to prohibit juvenile sex offenders from residing near their victims.
Child certified as an adult detainment in a juvenile facility provided pending the outcome of criminal proceedings, and judges authorized to prohibit juvenile sex offenders from residing near their victims.
Attachments:
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Chair: Rep. Greg Davids
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
2011 Tax Incidence Study Presentation - Dr. Paul Wilson, Department of Revenue; John Spry, Professor, University of St. Thomas
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Time Note: If the necessary, the committee will recess at 2:15 p.m. and reconvene at 6:30 p.m. in Room 5.
Time Note: If the necessary, the committee will recess at 2:15 p.m. and reconvene at 6:30 p.m. in Room 5.
Civil Law
Agenda Changed
Chair: Rep. Torrey Westrom
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:
HF56 (Dill) Veteran waiver of immunity provided to sue the state of Minnesota as an employer in federal or other courts for violation of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
HF905 (Hamilton) Youth athletes with concussions resulting from participation in youth athletic activities policies established.
HF747 (Mazorol) Attorney fee relation to damages awarded factor provided.
HF1162 (Ward) Nonnative species provisions modified, permits to control or harvest aquatic plants requirements modified, and criminal and civil penalties provided.
**Any bills not heard on Tuesday, April 26 will be added to this agenda.
HF905 (Hamilton) Youth athletes with concussions resulting from participation in youth athletic activities policies established.
HF747 (Mazorol) Attorney fee relation to damages awarded factor provided.
HF1162 (Ward) Nonnative species provisions modified, permits to control or harvest aquatic plants requirements modified, and criminal and civil penalties provided.
**Any bills not heard on Tuesday, April 26 will be added to this agenda.
Bills Added
HF1515
(Holberg)
Late fee provisions modified, and provisions clarified relating to eviction from property subject to foreclosure.
Late fee provisions modified, and provisions clarified relating to eviction from property subject to foreclosure.
Bills Removed
HF1135
(Anderson)
Marriage dissolution education program participation required in marriage dissolution or legal separation proceedings involving minor children.
Marriage dissolution education program participation required in marriage dissolution or legal separation proceedings involving minor children.
Attachments:
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Time Note: The conference committee will meet until 2 p.m.
Time Note: The conference committee will meet until 2 p.m.
Health and Human Services Finance Omnibus bill
Chair: Sen. David Hann
Location: 15 State Capitol
Agenda:
Location: 15 State Capitol
Agenda:
Discussion Topics will be posted at a later date.
SF760 (Abeler/Hann) Omnibus health and human services finance bill
SF760 (Abeler/Hann) Omnibus health and human services finance bill
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Time Note: The committee will recess at 2:15 p.m. and reconvene at 6 p.m. in 300 South.
Time Note: The committee will recess at 2:15 p.m. and reconvene at 6 p.m. in 300 South.
Transportation Policy and Finance
Chair: Rep. Michael Beard
Location: Basement State Office Building
Location: Basement State Office Building
Bills Added
HF1067
(Nelson)
Rail bank property prohibited activities provisions modified, and misdemeanor penalty imposed.
Rail bank property prohibited activities provisions modified, and misdemeanor penalty imposed.
HF1412
(Murray)
Electric-assisted bicycle operation requirements and regulation amended, and electric-assisted bicycle operation permitted on bikeways and bicycle trails.
Electric-assisted bicycle operation requirements and regulation amended, and electric-assisted bicycle operation permitted on bikeways and bicycle trails.
HF328
(Westrom)
Elbow Lake Municipal-Pride of the Prairie Airport public seaplane base license issued.
Elbow Lake Municipal-Pride of the Prairie Airport public seaplane base license issued.
HF744
(Murray)
Winter storm preparation road equipment exemption from highway restrictions modified.
Winter storm preparation road equipment exemption from highway restrictions modified.
HF1526
(Quam)
Frontage road and ramp for controlled access highways distinction made, and municipal road authorities authorized to issue permits for driveway access to frontage roads and ramps for controlled access to highways.
Frontage road and ramp for controlled access highways distinction made, and municipal road authorities authorized to issue permits for driveway access to frontage roads and ramps for controlled access to highways.
HF1434
(Gauthier)
Working capital loans to small businesses provided to secure contracts with government agencies.
Working capital loans to small businesses provided to secure contracts with government agencies.
Bills Removed
HF1401
(Beard)
Saturation patrols and sting operations prohibited to apprehend seat belt violators, and POST Board review of agency compliance required.
Saturation patrols and sting operations prohibited to apprehend seat belt violators, and POST Board review of agency compliance required.
Attachments:
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Hearing Canceled
Chair: Rep. Larry Howes
Location: 10 State Office Building
Location: 10 State Office Building
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Time Note: If the agenda is not completed, the committee will recess until after session.
Time Note: If the agenda is not completed, the committee will recess until after session.
Commerce and Regulatory Reform
Chair: Rep. Joe Hoppe
Location: Basement State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: Basement State Office Building
Agenda:
Bills may be added to the agenda
Bills Added
HF730
(Mazorol)
Fairness for Responsible Drivers Act established, remedies of uninsured motorists limited, and amount of criminal fines increased.
Fairness for Responsible Drivers Act established, remedies of uninsured motorists limited, and amount of criminal fines increased.
HF1395
(Loon)
Uninsured and underinsured coverages, medical benefits, arbitration, and marketing practices regulated; and automobile medical fraud reduced.
Uninsured and underinsured coverages, medical benefits, arbitration, and marketing practices regulated; and automobile medical fraud reduced.
HF371
(Hoppe)
Local government employees required to approve participation in or withdrawal from the public employees insurance program.
Local government employees required to approve participation in or withdrawal from the public employees insurance program.
HF834
(Hoppe)
Public employee insurance program administrated by Minnesota Management and Budget for local government employees changes made, and program required to pay taxes and assessments on the same basis as private sector health insurers.
Public employee insurance program administrated by Minnesota Management and Budget for local government employees changes made, and program required to pay taxes and assessments on the same basis as private sector health insurers.
HF1326
(Atkins)
Microdistillery and brewer taproom licenses provided for; temporary and on-sale municipal licenses authorized; technical, clarifying, and other changes made to license provisions; on-sale and off-sales licenses authorized by White Bear Township; off-sale licenses authorized by the City of Rochester; and legislative review of community baseball alcohol issues provided.
Microdistillery and brewer taproom licenses provided for; temporary and on-sale municipal licenses authorized; technical, clarifying, and other changes made to license provisions; on-sale and off-sales licenses authorized by White Bear Township; off-sale licenses authorized by the City of Rochester; and legislative review of community baseball alcohol issues provided.
Attachments:
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Time Note: If necessary, the committee will reconvene at the call of the chair (around 6:30 p.m.).
Time Note: If necessary, the committee will reconvene at the call of the chair (around 6:30 p.m.).
Health and Human Services Reform
Agenda Changed
Chair: Rep. Steve Gottwalt
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
HF1020 will be the omnibus health and human services policy bill.
Additional bills may be added.
We will be placing a 30 minute time limit for each bill. The 30 minutes includes both the presentation and testimony (both for and against). If you would like to testify, please contact Holly Iverson at holly.iverson@house.mn
Additional bills may be added.
We will be placing a 30 minute time limit for each bill. The 30 minutes includes both the presentation and testimony (both for and against). If you would like to testify, please contact Holly Iverson at holly.iverson@house.mn
Bills Added
HF1475
(Lanning)
Children and family services provisional technical and policy changes made, Minnesota family investment program and child care assistance program changes made, and Minnesota family investment program and diversionary work program simplified.
Children and family services provisional technical and policy changes made, Minnesota family investment program and child care assistance program changes made, and Minnesota family investment program and diversionary work program simplified.
HF1404
(Franson)
Gager's Law enacted, and standards adopted that govern outdoor activity at licensed child care facilities.
Gager's Law enacted, and standards adopted that govern outdoor activity at licensed child care facilities.
HF1020
(Gottwalt)
Health and human services program policy provisions changed, nonemergency medical transportation proposal required, pharmacy audit integrity program and Minnesota Autism Spectrum Task Force created, state funds prohibited for abortions, health occupations licensing provisions amended, licenses prohibited to individuals with felony-level criminal sexual conduct offenses, and Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act created.
Health and human services program policy provisions changed, nonemergency medical transportation proposal required, pharmacy audit integrity program and Minnesota Autism Spectrum Task Force created, state funds prohibited for abortions, health occupations licensing provisions amended, licenses prohibited to individuals with felony-level criminal sexual conduct offenses, and Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act created.
HF1543
(Gottwalt)
Health care program provisions changed; technical and policy changes made; obsolete language clarified; federal conformity changed; eligibility requirements clarified; pharmaceutical provisions modified; covered services clarified; elderly waiver payment eliminated; right to appeal and appeal processes provided; provider requirements imposed; nonemergency medical transportation report required; and managed care and county-based purchasing data report required.
Health care program provisions changed; technical and policy changes made; obsolete language clarified; federal conformity changed; eligibility requirements clarified; pharmaceutical provisions modified; covered services clarified; elderly waiver payment eliminated; right to appeal and appeal processes provided; provider requirements imposed; nonemergency medical transportation report required; and managed care and county-based purchasing data report required.
HF1498
(Liebling)
Human services agency provisions modified, and agency hearing and appeals provisions modified.
Human services agency provisions modified, and agency hearing and appeals provisions modified.
HF1341
(McDonald)
Health services to children under Minnesota public health care programs fiscal information reporting required.
Health services to children under Minnesota public health care programs fiscal information reporting required.
Bills Removed
Attachments:
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Chair: Rep. Dean Urdahl
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:
Final mark-up and passage of Legacy omnibus bill
Bills Added
HF1061
(Urdahl)
Legacy bill; outdoor heritage, clean water, parks and trails, and arts and cultural heritage funding provided, provisions modified, and money appropriated.
Legacy bill; outdoor heritage, clean water, parks and trails, and arts and cultural heritage funding provided, provisions modified, and money appropriated.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Floor Session
Location: House Chamber
Agenda:
Agenda:
Chair: Rep. Matt Dean
Location: 118 State Capitol
Agenda:
Location: 118 State Capitol
Agenda:
Proposed Calendar for the Day for Thursday, April 28
Hearing Canceled
Chair: Rep. Tony Cornish
Location: 500S State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 500S State Office Building
Agenda:
The committee will resume Wednesday's agenda at Thursday's regularly scheduled meeting.