House Journal 93rd Day Monday March 18 2024

A quorum was present.

Clardy, Neu Brindley and Rarick 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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PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

The following communications were received:

STATE OF MINNESOTA

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

SAINT PAUL 55155

March 14, 2024

The Honorable Melissa Hortman

Speaker of the House of Representatives

The State of Minnesota

Dear Speaker Hortman:

Please be advised that I have received, approved, signed, and deposited in the Office of the Secretary of State the following House File:

H. F. No. 3489, relating to education; providing for public safety; modifying the grounds for the use of reasonable force in schools; defining duties and establishing minimum training requirements for school resource officers; requiring development of a school resource officer model policy; appropriating money.

Sincerely,

Tim Walz

Governor

STATE OF MINNESOTA

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE

ST. PAUL 55155

The Honorable Melissa Hortman

Speaker of the House of Representatives

The Honorable Bobby Joe Champion

President of the Senate

I have the honor to inform you that the following enrolled Act of the 2024 Session of the State Legislature has been received from the Office of the Governor and is deposited in the Office of the Secretary of State for preservation, pursuant to the State Constitution, Article IV, Section 23:

S. F.

No.

H. F.

No.

Session Laws

Chapter No.

Time and

Date Approved

2024

Date Filed

2024

3489 78 5:21 p.m. March 14 March 14

Sincerely,

Steve Simon

Secretary of State

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REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND DIVISIONS

Moller from the Committee on Public Safety Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 1718, A bill for an act relating to public safety; providing for appointment, licensing, and compensation of railroad peace officers; addressing civil liability issues; requiring rulemaking; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 626.05, subdivision 2; 626.84, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 219.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

"Section 1. [219.995] RAILROAD PEACE OFFICERS.

Subdivision 1. Chief law enforcement officer. A railroad that intends to employ railroad peace officers as defined in section 626.84, subdivision 1, paragraph (h), shall appoint a chief law enforcement officer to oversee and take responsibility for all railroad peace officers employed by the railroad. The chief law enforcement officer of a railroad company must be a Minnesota-licensed peace officer. Before appointing a railroad chief law enforcement officer, the railroad must submit a request for license for a license-eligible applicant, or a notice of appointment for an officer already licensed in Minnesota, to the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training attesting that the appointee has met all education, training, and minimum selection standards in Minnesota Rules, chapter 6700. The appointee may not exercise peace officer powers until the request for license or notification form is received and approved by the board.

Subd. 2. Railroad; employment of peace officers. After appointing a railroad chief law enforcement officer, a railroad may employ railroad peace officers to aid and supplement law enforcement agencies in the protection of property owned by or in the care, custody, or control of a railroad and to protect the persons and property of railroad passengers and employees.

Subd. 3. Responsibilities of railroad company. A railroad company that employs railroad peace officers must cooperate with the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training with respect to the board's authority to oversee peace officer licensing. Upon request by the board, a railroad company that employs railroad peace officers must share or produce any public, private, or confidential data that the board has the authority to request from other state and local law enforcement agencies. Failure by the railroad company to comply with the board's exercise of its regulatory and oversight authority may result in implementation of sanctions as described in subdivision 7.

Subd. 4. Duties of railroad chief law enforcement officer. A railroad chief law enforcement officer has the same duties and responsibilities as the chief law enforcement officer of any state or local law enforcement agency including, but not limited to, appointing and supervising peace officers, ensuring ongoing continuing education of peace officers, maintaining agency and peace officer records, reporting misconduct and policy compliance, and any other duty or responsibility described in chapter 626 or Minnesota Rules, chapter 6700.

Subd. 5. Authority; limitation. (a) Except as otherwise provided by this section, a railroad peace officer has all powers, privileges, and immunities of a licensed peace officer in this state in connection with the prevention, investigation, arrest, or prosecution of an offense occurring on railroad property and involving injury to passengers or employees of a railroad or involving an offense against property owned by or in the care, custody, or control of a railroad. A railroad peace officer's law enforcement powers shall apply only on railroad property, except that an officer may exercise the authority given to peace officers under section 629.40, subdivisions 2 and 4. If a search warrant is obtained by a railroad peace officer, the officer shall notify the chief of police of an organized full-time police department of the municipality or, if there is no local chief of police, the sheriff or a deputy sheriff of the county in which service of the warrant is to be made, prior to execution.

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(b) A railroad must not direct, require, or allow a railroad peace officer to enforce a railroad's rules, policies, or procedures that are unrelated to the commission of a criminal offense, or investigate any matter involving civil litigation by or against a railroad. A railroad company that employs railroad peace officers must adopt or update any applicable policy to be consistent with this paragraph and must provide a copy of the policy to the representatives of any labor organization that represents employees of the railroad, including but not limited to any labor organization subject to the Federal Railway Labor Act. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a railroad peace officer who makes a representation of being a peace officer and performs or attempts to perform any of those acts is subject to discipline as if the peace officer violated the standards of conduct set forth in Minnesota Rules, chapter 6700.

Subd. 6. Licensing. The Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training shall license railroad peace officers appointed by the railroad's chief law enforcement officer under subdivision 1 who meet the board's standards for peace officer licensure under chapter 626 and Minnesota Rules, chapter 6700. Except as otherwise provided in this section, railroad peace officers are subject to all of the provisions applicable to peace officers under chapter 626 and Minnesota Rules, chapter 6700.

Subd. 7. Immediate suspension of authority. At the sole discretion of the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training, the board may immediately suspend or revoke the license of the chief law enforcement officer of a railroad company for any reason within the board's jurisdiction. If the board suspends or revokes the license of the chief law enforcement officer, the railroad's law enforcement agency shall be deemed disbanded and the licenses of all peace officers on the railroad agency roster will be placed in inactive status. The requirement to place a peace officer's license in inactive status does not apply to a railroad peace officer who also works as a licensed peace officer for a different law enforcement agency in Minnesota, but such an officer must no longer be designated a railroad peace officer. Except as noted in this section, the licenses of railroad peace officers are subject to the requirements, restrictions, and disciplinary procedures that apply to any other licensed peace officer.

Subd. 8. Compensation; benefits; fees. (a) A railroad peace officer shall be compensated by the railroad by which the officer is employed.

(b) A railroad peace officer is not entitled to receive any compensation, benefits, or other remuneration provided or required to be provided to other licensed peace officers by this state or any political subdivision or agency of this state.

(c) A railroad peace officer may attend any training course offered to peace officers of this state, provided that railroad peace officers pay reasonable tuition and costs.

Subd. 9. Railroad liability. Subject to the privileges and immunities afforded a peace officer or an officer's employer under state or federal law, a railroad company employing a railroad peace officer in this state is liable for all acts, errors, and omissions of a railroad peace officer occurring in the course and scope of the peace officer's employment by the railroad and shall indemnify its peace officers for civil damages, penalties, or fines claimed or levied against the officer according to section 181.970. Neither this state nor any political subdivision or agency of the state is liable for any act, error, or omission of a railroad peace officer.

Subd. 10. Construction. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or in any way restrict the rights, powers, or privileges granted to a peace officer in this state who is not a railroad peace officer.

Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 626.05, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2. Peace officer. The term "peace officer," as used in sections 626.04 to 626.17, means a person who is licensed as a peace officer in accordance with section 626.84, subdivision 1, and who serves as a sheriff, deputy sheriff, police officer, conservation officer, agent of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, agent of the Division of Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement, peace officer of the Commerce Fraud Bureau, University of Minnesota peace officer, Metropolitan Transit police officer, Minnesota Department of Corrections Fugitive Apprehension Unit member, or State Patrol trooper as authorized by section 299D.03, or railroad peace officer as authorized by section 219.995 and United States Code, title 49, section 28101.

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Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 626.84, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. Definitions. For purposes of sections 626.84 to 626.863, the following terms have the meanings given them:

(a) "Board" means the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training.

(b) "Director" means the executive director of the board.

(1) an employee or an elected or appointed official of a political subdivision or law enforcement agency who is licensed by the board, charged with the prevention and detection of crime and the enforcement of the general criminal laws of the state and who has the full power of arrest, and shall also include the Minnesota State Patrol, agents of the Division of Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement, state conservation officers, Metropolitan Transit police officers, Department of Corrections Fugitive Apprehension Unit officers, ~~and~~ Department of Commerce Fraud Bureau Unit officers, ~~and~~ the statewide coordinator of the Violent Crime Coordinating Council, and railroad peace officers as authorized by section 219.995 and United States Code, title 49, section 28101; and

(2) a peace officer who is employed by a law enforcement agency of a federally recognized tribe, as defined in United States Code, title 25, section 450b(e), and who is licensed by the board.

(d) "Part-time peace officer" means an individual licensed by the board whose services are utilized by law enforcement agencies no more than an average of 20 hours per week, not including time spent on call when no call to active duty is received, calculated on an annual basis, who has either full powers of arrest or authorization to carry a firearm while on active duty. The term shall apply even though the individual receives no compensation for time spent on active duty, and shall apply irrespective of the title conferred upon the individual by any law enforcement agency.

(e) "Reserve officer" means an individual whose services are utilized by a law enforcement agency to provide supplementary assistance at special events, traffic or crowd control, and administrative or clerical assistance, and shall include reserve deputies, special deputies, mounted or unmounted patrols, and all other employees or volunteers performing reserve officer functions. A reserve officer's duties do not include enforcement of the general criminal laws of the state, and the officer does not have full powers of arrest or authorization to carry a firearm on duty.

(f) "Law enforcement agency" means:

(1) a unit of state or local government that is authorized by law to grant full powers of arrest and to charge a person with the duties of preventing and detecting crime and enforcing the general criminal laws of the state; ~~and~~

(2) subject to the limitations in section 626.93, a law enforcement agency of a federally recognized tribe, as defined in United States Code, title 25, section 450b(e); and

(3) subject to the limitation of section 219.995, a railroad company.

(g) "Professional peace officer education" means a postsecondary degree program, or a nondegree program for persons who already have a college degree, that is offered by a college or university in Minnesota, designed for persons seeking licensure as a peace officer, and approved by the board.

(h) "Railroad peace officer" means an individual as authorized under United States Code, title 49, section 28101:

(1) employed by a railroad for the purpose of aiding and supplementing law enforcement agencies in the protection of property owned by or in the care, custody, or control of a railroad and to protect the persons and property of railroad passengers and employees; and

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(2) licensed by the board."

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

The report was adopted.

Becker-Finn from the Committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2319, A bill for an act relating to judiciary; prohibiting admission in judicial proceeding of certain custodial statements; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 634.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 1, line 8, before "Any" insert "(a)"

Page 1, line 10, after "is" insert "presumed"

Page 1, line 13, after "about" insert "the existence or nature of" and before the semicolon, insert "to the extent such evidence would be material to assessing any suspected or alleged criminal conduct on behalf of the individual being interrogated" and after the semicolon, insert "or"

Page 1, delete line 14

Page 1, line 15, delete "(3)" and insert "(2)"

Page 1, after line 15, insert:

"(b) The presumption that any such admission, confession, or statement is involuntarily made and inadmissible may be overcome if the state proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the admission, confession, or statement was voluntary, reliable, and not induced by any act described in paragraph (a)."

Page 1, line 16, delete "2024" and insert "2025"

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Public Safety Finance and Policy.

The report was adopted.

Freiberg from the Committee on Elections Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 3276, A bill for an act relating to elections; providing for ranked choice voting; authorizing jurisdictions to adopt ranked choice voting for local offices; establishing procedures for adoption, implementation, and use of ranked choice voting for local jurisdictions; allowing local jurisdictions to use electronic voting systems with a reallocation feature; authorizing rulemaking; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 204B.35,

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subdivision 1; 204C.21, by adding a subdivision; 204D.07, subdivision 3; 205.13, subdivision 2; 206.57, subdivision 6; 206.58, subdivision 1; 206.83; 211A.02, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 206; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 204E.

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

The report was adopted.

Fischer from the Committee on Human Services Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 3486, A bill for an act relating to substance use disorder treatment; modifying continuing education requirements for licensed alcohol and drug counselors; allowing for religious objections to placements in substance use disorder treatment programs; modifying comprehensive assessment requirements; prohibiting courts or other placement authorities from compelling an individual to participate in religious elements of substance use disorder treatment; requiring a report; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 148F.075, subdivision 2; 244.0513, by adding a subdivision; 245F.10, subdivision 1; 245G.13, by adding a subdivision; 245G.15, subdivision 1; 253B.03, subdivisions 4, 10; 253B.04, subdivision 1; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, sections 241.415; 245I.10, subdivision 6; 254B.05, subdivision 1; 609.14, subdivision 2a; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 254B.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 1, delete section 1

Page 2, after line 19, insert:

"Sec. 2. [241.417] SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT; RELIGIOUS ELEMENTS.

(a) No court, corrections officer, probation officer, or other placing authority, or an organization providing services under contract with any such individual or entity, shall directly or indirectly compel an individual to participate in any religious element of a substance use disorder treatment program if the individual objects in good faith. If an individual objects to the religious character or any religious element of a substance use disorder treatment program, the entity requiring the individual to receive substance use disorder treatment must document the individual's objection and may require the individual to participate in an equivalent alternative treatment program to which the individual has no religious objection. If an equivalent alternative treatment program is not available within a reasonable time, the individual may decline to participate in any religious element of a treatment program to which the individual objects. An individual's good faith refusal to participate in a treatment program or element of a treatment program for religious reasons may not adversely impact the individual's ability to receive treatment, the duration of the individual's treatment, or requirements for discharge from treatment.

(b) For purposes of this section, "directly or indirectly compel" means:

(1) requiring an individual to receive substance use disorder treatment from a specific type of program or treatment that includes religious elements;

(2) requiring an individual to receive substance use disorder treatment that meets nonclinical criteria that limits the number of equivalent alternative providers available, such as requiring the individual to have a sponsor or prohibiting the individual from receiving medication-assisted treatment; or

(3) preventing an individual from receiving substance use disorder treatment solely because of the individual's objection to or refusal to participate in a religious element of the treatment program."

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Page 3, lines 3 and 21, before "253B.03" insert "241.417, and" and delete the new language

Page 8, delete subdivision 1

Renumber the subdivisions in sequence

Page 9, line 30, delete "this" and insert "section 241.417."

Page 9, delete line 31

Page 10, delete section 12

Page 13, line 10, delete "254B.035" and insert "241.417"

Page 13, line 17, delete "section 254B.035" and insert "sections 241.417 and 254B.035"

Renumber the sections in sequence

Correct the title numbers accordingly

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Public Safety Finance and Policy.

The report was adopted.

Hansen, R., from the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 3508, A bill for an act relating to state lands; modifying fee provisions for certain state land transfers; adding land to state parks; authorizing sales and conveyances of certain surplus state lands; deauthorizing Upper Sioux Agency State Park; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 85.015, subdivision 1b; 94.343, subdivision 8a; 94.3495, by adding a subdivision; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 85.012, subdivisions 27b, 58.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 3, after line 27, insert:

"Sec. 6. PRIVATE SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND; AITKIN COUNTY.

(a) Notwithstanding the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282, or other law to the contrary, Aitkin County may sell by private sale the tax-forfeited lands described in paragraph (c).

(b) The conveyances must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The attorney general may make changes to the land descriptions to correct errors and ensure accuracy.

(1) Quadna Mountain Vacation Club First Addition, Outlot A, Section 26, Township 52 North, Range 26 West, Aitkin County, Minnesota (parcel identification number 57-1-088400);

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(2) Quadna Mountain Vacation Club First Addition, Outlot B, Section 26, Township 52 North, Range 26 West, Aitkin County, Minnesota (parcel identification number 57-1-088500); and

(3) Lot 3 of "Knox's Irregular Lots in the Village of Aitkin," except the portion thereof described as follows: all that part of Lot 3 which lies East of a line beginning at a point on the north line of said Lot 3 a distance of 79 feet East of the northwest corner of said lot and running southeasterly to a point on the south line of said Lot 3 a distance of 56 feet East of the southwest corner of said lot; and except the portion thereof described as follows: beginning at a point on the north line of Lot 4 of said plat a distance easterly 60.75 feet from the northwest corner of said Lot 4; thence running southeasterly to a point on the south line of said Lot 4 which is 56 feet easterly of the southwest corner of said Lot 4; thence continuing easterly along said south line a distance of 56 feet to the southeast corner of said Lot 4; thence northwesterly to a point on the north line of said Lot 3 which is 16 feet easterly of the northwest corner of said Lot 3; thence westerly along the north line of said Lots 3 and 4 to place of beginning. Section 25, Township 47 North, Range 27 West, Aitkin County, Minnesota (0.28 acres)(parcel number 56-1-118100).

(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would best be served if the lands were returned to private ownership.

Sec. 7. PRIVATE SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND BORDERING PUBLIC WATERS; AITKIN COUNTY.

(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45 and 282.018, subdivision 1, and the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282, Aitkin County may sell by private sale the tax-forfeited land bordering public waters described in paragraph (c) under the remaining provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282.

(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The attorney general may make changes to the land description to correct errors and ensure accuracy.

(c) The land to be sold is located in Aitkin County and is described as: that part of Government Lot l, Section 19, Township 46, Range 25, Aitkin County, Minnesota, described as follows: commencing at the southwest corner of said Government Lot 1; thence North 85 degrees 14 minutes 46 seconds East, assumed bearing, 1,000.00 feet along the south line of said Government Lot 1 to the point of beginning of the tract to be described; thence continuing North 85 degrees 14 minutes 46 seconds East 50.79 feet to an iron monument; thence North 19 degrees 46 minutes 21 seconds West 459.76 feet, more or less, to the shore of Rabbit Lake; thence southwesterly along said shore to its intersection with a line bearing North 20 degrees 00 minutes 16 seconds West from the point of beginning; thence South 20 degrees 00 minutes 16 seconds East 433 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to the 33.00-foot-wide easement described in the deed to Kendle recorded as Document Number 193583 on file in the office of the county recorder in and for said county. Also subject to any other easements, reservations, or restrictions of record (0.52 acres)(parcel number 09-0-031708).

(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would best be served if the land was returned to private ownership."

Page 5, after line 22, insert:

"Sec. 9. PRIVATE SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND BORDERING PUBLIC WATER; CROW WING COUNTY.

(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45 and 282.018, subdivision 1, and the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282, Crow Wing County may sell by private sale the tax-forfeited land bordering public water that is described in paragraph (c) under the remaining provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282.

(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The attorney general may make changes to the land description to correct errors and ensure accuracy.

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(c) The land to be sold is located in Crow Wing County and is described as: the South 150.00 feet of the East 770.00 feet EXCEPT that part of the public waters of Gilbert Lake in the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 28, Township 134 North, Range 28 West, Crow Wing County, Minnesota (part of parcel identification number 99280619).

(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would best be served if the land was returned to private ownership."

Page 9, after line 5, insert:

"Sec. 14. PRIVATE SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LANDS; ST. LOUIS COUNTY.

(a) Notwithstanding the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282, or other law to the contrary, St. Louis County may sell by private sale the tax-forfeited lands described in paragraph (c).

(b) The conveyances must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The attorney general may make changes to the land descriptions to correct errors and ensure accuracy.

(1) the East 4.97 feet of Lot 1, Block 19, Gilbert, Township 58, Range 17, Section 23 (parcel number 060‑0010‑04190);

(2) beginning at a point 170 feet West of the northeast corner of said forty; thence West a distance of 170 feet to a point; thence South a distance of 256.5 feet to a point; thence continuing a parallel line East a distance of 170 feet to a point; thence continuing a parallel line North a distance of 256.5 feet to the point of beginning and being in the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, containing approximately 1 acre of land, Township 57, Range 21, Section 21 (part of parcel number 141-0050-03594);

(3) the North Half and the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter and the West Half of the Southeast Quarter, Township 52, Range 13, Section 23 (part of parcel number 485-0010-03610);

(4) all of Section 5, except the South Half of the Northeast Quarter and except the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter and except the railway right-of-way, .94 acres, Township 53, Range 15, Section 5 (part of parcel number 660-0010-00660); and

(5) that part lying within the East Half of Lot 1 lying South of St. Louis County Road 23 described as follows: commencing at the northwest corner of Section 19, Township 65, Range 21; thence East along the section line 661.2 feet; thence at right angles South 285 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 315 feet; thence at right angle East 250 feet; thence at right angle North 315 feet; thence West to the point of beginning, except that part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter described as follows: commencing at the northwest corner; thence North 89 degrees 38 minutes 14 seconds East along the north line 661.2 feet; thence South 0 degrees 21 minutes 46 seconds East 456.90 feet; thence North 89 degrees 38 minutes 14 seconds East 19.82 feet to the easterly right‑of‑way of Westley Drive and the point of beginning; thence South 3 degrees 59 minutes 44 seconds West along said easterly right-of-way 76.03 feet; thence North 89 degrees 38 minutes 14 seconds East 207.13 feet; thence North 0 degrees 21 minutes 46 seconds West 162.42 feet; thence North 57 degrees 40 minutes 44 seconds West 210.75 feet to the intersection of said easterly right-of-way; thence South 19 degrees 7 minutes 59 seconds West along said easterly right-of-way 33.23 feet; thence South 3 degrees 59 minutes 44 seconds West along said easterly right-of-way 30.28 feet; thence North 89 degrees 38 minutes 14 seconds East 33.58 feet; thence South 31 degrees 11 minutes 36 seconds East 112.47 feet; thence South 67 degrees 3 minutes 53 seconds West 110.25 feet to said easterly right-of-way and the point of beginning, Township 65, Range 21, Section 19 (parcel number 760‑0040‑00533).

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(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would best be served if the land was returned to private ownership.

Sec. 15. PRIVATE SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LANDS BORDERING PUBLIC WATERS; ST. LOUIS COUNTY.

(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45 and 282.018, subdivision 1, and the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282, St. Louis County may sell by private sale the tax-forfeited lands bordering public waters that are described in paragraph (c).

(b) The conveyances must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The attorney general may make changes to the land descriptions to correct errors and ensure accuracy.

(1) Lot 101, Echo Point, Town of Breitung, Township 62, Range 15, Section 19 (parcel number 270‑0070‑01010);

(2) the Northeast Quarter, except the Southwest Quarter, and the Southeast Quarter, except the Northwest Quarter, Township 54, Range 16, Section 22 (part of parcel number 305-0010-03530); and

(3) Government Lots 6 and 7, except that part of Government Lot 6 lying North of the quarter line of Section 32, Township 69, Range 19 (part of parcel number 732-0010-04150).

(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would best be served if the land was returned to private ownership."

Page 9, after line 7, insert:

"Sec. 17. EFFECTIVE DATE.

This act is effective the day following final enactment."

Renumber the sections in sequence

Amend the title as follows:

Page 1, line 3, delete "surplus"

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

The report was adopted.

Vang from the Committee on Agriculture Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 3512, A bill for an act relating to agriculture; requiring a Minnesota State Fair transportation plan; appropriating money.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Transportation Finance and Policy.

The report was adopted.

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Hansen, R., from the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 3550, A bill for an act relating to natural resources; modifying provisions for watersheds, soil and water conservation districts, and wetland management; modifying wetland banking program and conservation easement programs; clarifying jurisdiction for riparian protection and water quality; extending provisions to apportion drainage repair costs; eliminating grants to control beaver damage; modifying authority and duties of Board of Water and Soil Resources; requiring rulemaking; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 103B.101, subdivision 13; 103C.005; 103C.221; 103C.331, subdivisions 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, by adding subdivisions; 103D.011, subdivision 10; 103D.201, subdivision 2; 103D.205, subdivision 4; 103D.251, subdivisions 5, 6; 103D.255; 103D.261, subdivisions 1, 2; 103D.271, subdivision 7; 103D.301, subdivisions 1, 3; 103D.305, subdivisions 2, 5; 103D.311, subdivision 4; 103D.315, subdivisions 9, 10; 103D.321, subdivision 1; 103D.331, subdivision 2; 103D.335, subdivision 11; 103D.341, subdivision 1; 103D.345, subdivision 4; 103D.355, subdivision 1; 103D.401; 103D.405, subdivision 1; 103D.535, subdivision 3; 103D.701; 103D.705, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision; 103D.711, subdivisions 3, 4, 6; 103D.715, subdivision 1; 103D.729, subdivisions 1, 2; 103D.731; 103D.745, subdivision 3; 103D.805; 103D.811, subdivision 3; 103D.901, subdivision 2; 103E.729, subdivision 9; 103F.48, subdivision 1; 103F.511, by adding subdivisions; 103F.515; 103F.535, subdivision 5; 103G.005, subdivisions 14d, 17b; 103G.222, subdivision 1; 103G.2241, subdivisions 1, 2, 6, 9; 103G.2242, subdivisions 2, 2a, 3; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, sections 103B.101, subdivision 9; 103G.005, subdivision 19; 103G.2242, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 103D; 103F; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 103A.206; 103D.315, subdivision 4; 103D.405, subdivisions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; 103D.411; 103D.601; 103D.605, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4; 103D.611; 103D.711, subdivision 1; 103F.511, subdivision 8b; 103F.950; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 103D.605, subdivision 5; Minnesota Rules, parts 8400.3000; 8400.3030; 8400.3110; 8400.3210; 8400.3260; 8400.3300; 8400.3400; 8400.3460; 8400.3600; 8400.3610; 8400.3630; 8400.3700; 8400.3730; 8400.3800; 8400.3830; 8400.3930.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 2, delete section 1

Page 10, delete section 20, and insert:

"Sec. 20. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 103D.011, subdivision 10, is amended to read:

Subd. 10. Engineer. "Engineer" means ~~the~~ a licensed professional engineer as described in section 326.02 and designated by the managers to act as engineer. The board of managers or engineer may work in cooperation with other licensed professionals as described in section 326.02 in the planning and design of a watershed district project."

Page 26, line 5, reinstate the stricken language and delete the new language

Page 27, after line 22, insert:

"EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment."

Page 28, line 17, strike ", subdivision 12a" and after "revocable" insert "by board action if the adoption and implementation of rule, ordinance, or official controls are not in compliance with the requirements of this section or board-adopted procedures"

Page 32, line 14, before "topsoil" insert "or" and delete everything after "topsoil" and insert a period

Page 32, delete line 15

Page 45, line 24, delete the semicolon and insert ", and"

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Page 45, line 25, reinstate "~~the direct and indirect impacts of the proposed project have been avoided and"~~

Page 45, line 26, reinstate "~~minimized to the extent possible;"~~

Renumber the sections in sequence

Correct the title numbers accordingly

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

The report was adopted.

Lee, F., from the Committee on Capital Investment to which was referred:

H. F. No. 3631, A bill for an act relating to capital investment; amending previous appropriations for capital projects; amending Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, sections 10, subdivisions 3, 8, 15; 14, subdivisions 10, 73, 80, 84, 93, 103; Laws 2023, chapter 72, article 1, section 16, subdivision 14; article 2, section 7, subdivision 5.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

"ARTICLE 1

GENERAL FUND AND APPROPRIATION BONDS

Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 469.53, is amended to read:

469.53 REGIONAL EXCHANGE DISTRICT PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS.

(a) The following projects shall be eligible for state appropriation support payments upon approval by the Duluth City Council. Costs may be reimbursed for eligible projects that begin construction prior to September 30, 2020, but in no case may the total state payment per project exceed the amount established in this section. Eligible costs for the projects in this paragraph may include expenditures as defined in section 469.54, subdivision 1, including but not limited to planning, acquisition, predesign, design, construction, site preparation, demolition costs, furnishing, and equipping. Eligible projects include:

(1) demolition and replacement of a skywalk connected to an existing medical district parking ramp in an amount not to exceed $2,100,000, including any land acquisition;

(2) a ramp with up to 1,400 new parking stalls ~~and a skywalk~~ to serve medical entity west in an amount not to exceed $37,900,000, including any land acquisition;

(3) extension of 6th Avenue East from 2nd Street to 1st Street in an amount not to exceed $6,650,000, including any land acquisition;

(4) demolition of existing hospital structure for site reuse, to accomplish the purposes in section 469.51, subdivision 2, in an amount not to exceed $11,820,000;

(5) roadway, utility, and site improvements and capacity upgrades to support medical entity west hospital construction in an amount not to exceed $13,950,000;

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(6) district energy connections, capacity enhancement, a pressure pump station, and district energy utility improvements outside of the district reasonably necessary and advantageous to services developments within the district in an amount not to exceed $7,000,000;

(7) a ramp with up to 400 new parking stalls to serve medical entity east in an amount not to exceed $14,000,000; and

(8) site improvements made upon private property and within the public realm, including retaining walls, public sidewalks, public stairs, and other related infrastructure, necessary to support medical entity west hospital construction in an amount not less than $1,300,000 or in excess of $4,300,000.

(b) Upon notice to the commissioner of employment and economic development, any unexpended amount for the projects described in paragraph (a), clauses (1) to (4) and (8), that have been substantially completed may fund the project in paragraph (a), clause (5). The unexpended amounts applied to the project in paragraph (a), clause (5), shall be in addition to the amount specified for that project. The Duluth City Council must submit a written plan to the commissioner of employment and economic development to use unexpended funds in the manner under this paragraph.

(c) For any public infrastructure project that will not be let by the city for which state support is sought, the project must proceed and comply with any state and local contracting requirements otherwise applicable to the city had the city let the project. The city shall have the right to inspect, upon reasonable notice, the construction contracts and related documentation for any public infrastructure project for which state support is sought.

Sec. 2. Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 9, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

Subd. 7. Edina; Community Health and Safety Center

1,300,000

For a grant to the city of Edina to acquire property for, predesign ~~and~~, design, and construct a community health and safety center to be located in the southeast quadrant of the city.

Sec. 3. Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 10, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3. Barnesville; 13th Street

185,000

For a grant to the city of Barnesville to design ~~and reconstruct~~ the reconstruction of 13th Street in the city of Barnesville as a paved road from Trunk Highway 34 to 9th Avenue Southeast.

Sec. 4. Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 10, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

Subd. 7. Douglas County; ~~U.S.~~ Marked Trunk Highway 29

2,000,000

For a grant to Douglas County to ~~install a new box culvert under~~ construct a new bridge on marked ~~U.S.~~ Trunk Highway 29 between Lake Le Homme Dieu and Lake Geneva and to regrade and reconstruct a portion of marked ~~U.S.~~ Trunk Highway 29 to accommodate the new ~~culvert~~ bridge.

Sec. 5. Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 10, subdivision 8, is amended to read:

Subd. 8. East Gull Lake; Street and Trail Reconstruction

353,000

To the commissioner of natural resources for a grant to the city of East Gull Lake ~~for trail reconstruction and future park development on East Gull Lake Drive~~ to design, engineer, and

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construct a continuation of the Gull Lake Trail, including a segment along Gull Point Road, and a trail connection to the channel adjacent to the harbor development that provides for watercraft and fishing access. This appropriation also includes money to design, engineer, and construct a fishing park, including dredging of the channel for watercraft and fishing access, a parking area, and other amenities.

Sec. 6. Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 10, subdivision 11, is amended to read:

Subd. 11. Karlstad; Airport Runway

3,900,000

For a grant to the city of Karlstad for the acquisition of land, predesign, design, engineering, and construction of a primary airport runway. This appropriation is for Phase 2 of the project and is in addition to the appropriation for the same purposes in Laws 2021, First Special Session chapter 5, article 1, section 2, subdivision 2.

Sec. 7. Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 10, subdivision 15, is amended to read:

Subd. 15. Plymouth; Chankahda Trail

800,000

For a grant to the city of Plymouth for property acquisition ~~and~~, design of, and construction of roadway, utility, drainage, pedestrian facilities, and associated appurtenances, on Chankahda Trail, formerly known as Hennepin County Road 47, from Hennepin County State-Aid Highway 101 to Hennepin County State-Aid Highway 61.

Sec. 8. Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 11, subdivision 15, is amended to read:

Subd. 15. Ramsey County; Rice Street Revitalization

1,000,000

For one or more grants to Ramsey County, the city of Maplewood, the city of St. Paul, or the city of Roseville for the Rice Street revitalization project, to improve safety for users in the corridor with a focus on pedestrians and bicyclists. This appropriation includes money for ~~reconstruction~~ predesign, design, environmental analysis, and right-of-way acquisition of Rice Street (County State-Aid Highway 49) and on approach streets to support reconstruction of Rice Street from Wheelock Parkway in St. Paul to County Road B in Roseville and Maplewood.

Sec. 9. Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 14, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. Total Appropriation

$395,567,000

To the commissioner of employment and economic development or other named entity for the purposes specified in this section.

Sec. 10. Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 14, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5. Bigfork; Community Center

1,500,000

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For a grant to ~~the city of Bigfork~~ Independent School District No. 318 to design and construct the renovation and expansion of the Bigfork school to accommodate facilities available to the community ~~center~~ through an agreement with the city of Bigfork, subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695. This appropriation may be used to add a community strength training, fitness, and wellness center; public restrooms accessible from the multiuse Bigfork River Walk Trail; and new locker rooms and related amenities for the Bigfork school.

Sec. 11. Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 14, subdivision 6, is amended to read:

Subd. 6. Bloomington; Public Health Facility

1,800,000

For a grant to the city of Bloomington to predesign ~~and~~, design, and construct a public health facility in the city of Bloomington to serve people who live and work in the cities of Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield.

Sec. 12. Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 14, subdivision 10, is amended to read:

Subd. 10. Brooklyn Park; Community Activity Center

5,000,000

For a grant to the city of Brooklyn Park to design, construct, furnish, and equip the renovation of the Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center to ~~convert an existing ice arena into~~ for a multicourt gymnasium space to serve as a regional ~~competition and training~~ multisport athletic and activities facility ~~for basketball, volleyball, and pickleball~~.

Sec. 13. Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 14, subdivision 12, is amended to read:

Subd. 12. Chisholm; Ice Arena and Curling Club

3,000,000

For a grant to the city of Chisholm to ~~predesign,~~ design, and construct capital improvements to the existing Sports Arena and Curling Club, located in Chisholm, including replacing an existing ice plant serving both the hockey arena and the curling club, adding new heating mains and replacing curling mains, and replacing the floor systems in both the hockey arena and the curling club~~, and installing dehumidification systems in both the hockey arena and the curling club~~.

Sec. 14. Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 14, subdivision 23, is amended to read:

Subd. 23. Litchfield; Building Facades

2,025,000

To the Minnesota Historical Society for a grant to the city of Litchfield to design and rehabilitate ~~building~~ the facades of publicly and privately owned buildings in the commercial historic district of the city of Litchfield, consistent with the appropriate historic preservation standards ~~for rehabilitation under Code of Federal Regulations, title 36, section 67.7,~~ and guidance for rehabilitation from the Minnesota Historical Society. The city of

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Litchfield may use up to four percent of this appropriation to administer the historic building facade grants and shall consult with the city's heritage preservation commission. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, this appropriation is available until December 31, 2028.

Sec. 15. Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 14, subdivision 37, is amended to read:

Subd. 37. St. Paul; Conway Recreation Center

2,500,000

For a grant to the city of St. Paul for ~~the repair, upgrade, and renovation of the existing structure;~~ design, site preparation, ~~and~~ preconstruction services ~~for an auxiliary storage facility;,~~ and construction of a new structure, or expansion of the existing structure; site improvements, including traffic management and outdoor court construction; and improvements to increase security and safety at the Conway Community Recreation Center and Conway Park facilities in the city of St. Paul.

Sec. 16. Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 14, subdivision 40, is amended to read:

Subd. 40. Waite Park; Quarry Redevelopment

2,500,000

For a grant to the city of Waite Park to acquire property for ~~and to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip~~ Phase 2 of the Quarry Redevelopment Project, to ~~include~~ support improvements and enhancements of a capital nature to the public open-air stage and related facilities.

Sec. 17. Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 14, subdivision 51, is amended to read:

Subd. 51. Avenues For Youth

6,000,000

For a grant to Avenues for Youth to acquire property, predesign, ~~and~~ design, construct, furnish, and equip a new expanded facility in North Minneapolis to provide space for the organization's existing North Minneapolis emergency shelter and transitional housing program, provide affordable housing for youth, and serve as the new administrative headquarters for Avenues for Youth.

Sec. 18. Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 14, subdivision 53, is amended to read:

Subd. 53. Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES)

3,500,000

For a grant to Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES) to acquire property ~~and~~ for, predesign, design, and construct a new Latino outreach facility at 2800 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, or similar property within Hennepin County. The new Economic Opportunity and Wellness Hub will provide workforce training, business incubators and technical assistance, a youth technology center, behavioral health clinics, a food shelf, child care, and other high-demand community supports.

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Sec. 19. Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 14, subdivision 58, is amended to read:

Subd. 58. East Side Neighborhood Services

300,000

For a grant to East Side Neighborhood Services to predesign rehabilitation of an existing structure in Northeast Minneapolis, the Mobile Food Shelf Storage and Preparation Center. This rehabilitated structure shall physically connect and integrate the food security and accesswork of East Side Neighborhood Services with the existing services for older adults, families and children, community food partners, economic development and job pathways programs, and the educational efforts to teach youth about food systems, urban agriculture, and sustainability, design, renovate, and equip the existing garage at 1700 2nd Street NE in the city of Minneapolis for the High Rise Mobile Food Shelf Warehouse, including constructing a new dividing wall separating the Food Shelf Warehouse area from the rest of the garage.

Sec. 20. Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 14, subdivision 66, is amended to read:

Subd. 66. Irreducible Grace Foundation

1,500,000

For a grant to the Irreducible Grace Foundation ~~for demolition of 3,800 square feet of the Black Youth Healing Arts Center, and predesign and design of housing at 643 Virginia St. in~~ to acquire and to design, construct, furnish, and equip the renovation of existing multiunit residential housing in the Rondo or Frogtown neighborhood in the city of St. Paul to be owned and managed by the Irreducible Grace Foundation to provide approximately 12 to 14 units of housing for youth and young adults.

Sec. 21. Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 14, subdivision 67, is amended to read:

Subd. 67. Isuroon

3,000,000

For a grant to Isuroon to predesign, design, construct, and renovate the property located at 1600 East Lake Street, in the city of Minneapolis, to carry out the mission of the organization to support immigrant women and provide mental health counseling. This appropriation may be used to reimburse Isuroon for costs incurred for this project after June 1, 2023.

Sec. 22. Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 14, subdivision 73, is amended to read:

Subd. 73. Lower Phalen Creek Project

2,500,000

To the Metropolitan Council for a grant to the ~~Lower Phalen Creek Project~~ city of St. Paul to construct the Wakan Tipi Center in St. Paul, including construction of a reception area, classrooms, permanent and temporary exhibit space, community gathering area, and gallery space. This appropriation is in addition to the appropriation in Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 17, subdivision 11, for the same purpose.

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Sec. 23. Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 14, subdivision 77, is amended to read:

Subd. 77. New Native Theater

300,000

For a grant to the New Native Theater for predesign and design activities of a new and permanent 200-seat theater space. ~~The new theater space will be colocated in the newly constructed Minneapolis American Indian Center.~~

Sec. 24. Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 14, subdivision 84, is amended to read:

Subd. 84. Phyllis Wheatley Community Center

550,000

For a grant to the Phyllis Wheatley Community Center to design the construction and rehabilitation of infrastructure at Camp ~~Katherine~~ Katharine Parsons in Carver County.

Sec. 25. Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 14, subdivision 93, is amended to read:

Subd. 93. Somali Museum

3,900,000

For a grant to the Somali Museum to acquire land, predesign ~~and~~, design, construct, furnish, and equip a facility in the city of Minneapolis to be used for a museum of Somali relics and artifacts, Somali cultural history, and education.

Sec. 26. Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 14, subdivision 94, is amended to read:

Subd. 94. Southern Anoka Community Assistance

2,500,000

For a grant to Southern Anoka Community Assistance to ~~predesign, design~~ acquire, renovate, construct, ~~engineer,~~ furnish, and equip a facility in the city of Columbia Heights to provide food shelf services, grocery delivery for seniors and people with disabilities, and basic needs support.

Sec. 27. Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 14, subdivision 103, is amended to read:

Subd. 103. Walker | West Music Academy

4,100,000

For a grant to Walker | West Music Academy to acquire property, predesign, ~~and~~ design, renovate, and construct a building in the city of St. Paul to support youth music education.

Sec. 28. Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 14, subdivision 106, is amended to read:

Subd. 106. YWCA St. Paul

2,317,000

For a grant to YWCA St. Paul for restoration, replacement, and repairs and to enhance the security, efficiency, safety, sustainability, and accessibility of the nine supportive housing facilities in St. Paul owned and operated by YWCA St. Paul and of its headquarters at 375 Selby Avenue in St. Paul, which is

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comprised of several attached structures with nine roofs. The necessary work will include capital improvements such as tuckpointing and masonry, roofing, windows, furnaces, air conditioning, water heaters, boilers, exterior doors, retaining walls, gutters, flooring, decking, and enhanced security, lighting, and accessibility. This appropriation may be used to reimburse YWCA St. Paul for project costs already paid by YWCA St. Paul for this project after July 1, 2023.

Sec. 29. Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 15, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2. Lewis and Clark Joint Powers Board

22,000,000

For a grant or grants to the Lewis and Clark Joint Powers Board to make annual equity contributions to the Lewis and Clark Rural Water System, Inc., pursuant to terms agreed to by each of the Joint Powers Board members in an expansion commitment agreement to acquire land for and to design, engineer, and construct facilities and infrastructure necessary for an expansion of the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System. This appropriation is not available until the Lewis and Clark Joint Powers Board pays to the commissioner of management and budget the total amount of federal money that it received or receives associated with the project that was funded by Laws 2014, chapter 295, section 11, subdivision 2, and Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.967, estimated to be $39,003,078, by June 30, 2024. The commissioner must deposit this money in the general fund. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, this appropriation is available until December 31, 2031.

Sec. 30. Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 15, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5. Buhl; Water System

2,000,000

For a grant to the city of Buhl to design, construct, ~~furnish~~ renovate, and equip ~~a new~~ publicly owned water infrastructure, including water storage and treatment ~~system, including a new water tower~~ systems and other improvements to infrastructure required for an upgrade of the city's water system.

Sec. 31. Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 15, subdivision 6, is amended to read:

Subd. 6. Dayton; Wellhead Treatment Improvements

1,750,000

For a grant to the city of Dayton to construct ~~two~~ one wellhead treatment ~~plants~~ plant to improve the city's drinking water.

Sec. 32. Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 15, subdivision 12, is amended to read:

Subd. 12. Mound; Clean Water Infrastructure

10,300,000

For a grant to the city of Mound to predesign, design, and construct a new clean water well, decommission and seal of wells No. 4 and No. 7, installation ~~of a new water main~~ and replacement of trunk

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water mains between water towers 3 and 8, and ~~capital improvements to the~~ predesign and design of a water treatment facility.

Sec. 33. Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 17, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3. Morrison County Historical Society; Weyerhaeuser Museum

700,000

For a grant to the Morrison County Historical Society for repair and stabilization of the riverbank along the Mississippi River at the C. A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum. This appropriation also includes money for replacement of the building's roof, exterior and interior repairs and upgrades to the building, and replacement of the parking lot.

Sec. 34. Laws 2023, chapter 72, article 2, section 3, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4. Crosslake; National Loon Center

2,500,000

For a grant to the city of Crosslake ~~for site preparation~~ to acquire property for and to predesign, and design~~, construct, furnish, and equip~~ a new building and adjacent outdoor public space improvements, including surface lot parking areas, in the city of Crosslake to house a national loon center, to provide visitor, education, and exhibit facilities for the general public. Amounts remaining after completion of property acquisition, predesign, and design may be applied to site preparation and construction for the same project.

Sec. 35. Laws 2023, chapter 72, article 2, section 7, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5. Carver County; CSAH 18

6,240,000

For one or more grants to the cities of Victoria, Chaska, or Chanhassen or Carver County, or any combination of these entities, for property or permanent easement acquisition, predesign, ~~and~~ design of, and construction of improvements to Carver County State-Aid Highway 18, known as West 82nd Street, from Bavaria Road to marked Trunk Highway 41. This project includes cross streets, off-street trails, a bridge over a ravine and trail, and utility relocations, installations, and connections.

Sec. 36. Laws 2023, chapter 72, article 2, section 10, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3. Cologne; Wastewater Treatment Facility

1,060,000

For a grant to the city of Cologne to ~~design, permit, engineer, construct, and equip~~ predesign a new municipal wastewater treatment facility and related infrastructure.

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Sec. 37. Laws 2023, chapter 72, article 2, section 10, subdivision 6, is amended to read:

Subd. 6. Floodwood; Water and Sewer Infrastructure

1,500,000

For a grant to the city of Floodwood to design and construct capital improvements to the city's water and sewer infrastructure along County Road 8~~, Trunk Highway 8, and Trunk Highway 73~~. This appropriation includes money for replacement and expansion of water and sewer mains, a new lift station, and associated street reconstruction.

Sec. 38. Laws 2023, chapter 72, article 2, section 10, subdivision 12, is amended to read:

Subd. 12. Ramsey; Water Treatment Facility

3,200,000

For a grant to the city of Ramsey to construct a new water treatment facility and trunk water main improvements to remove manganese and iron from the city's water supply.

Sec. 39. Laws 2023, chapter 72, article 2, section 10, subdivision 13, is amended to read:

Subd. 13. Red Rock Rural Water System

1,252,000

For a grant to the Red Rock Rural Water System to acquire land and design, construct, ~~furnish,~~ and equip ~~a new water treatment plant, a new well field~~ two ground storage reservoirs, installation of approximately 20 15 miles of water transmission main, and other improvements to infrastructure required for an expansion of the Red Rock Rural Water System~~, to be built and located in Watonwan, Brown, and Martin Counties~~ in Murray County.

Sec. 40. EFFECTIVE DATE.

This article is effective the day following final enactment.

ARTICLE 2

GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS

Section 1. Laws 2017, First Special Session chapter 8, article 1, section 20, subdivision 8, as amended by Laws 2021, First Special Session chapter 9, section 8, is amended to read:

Subd. 8. Eagle Bend High School

1,500,000

For a grant to the city of Eagle Bend to predesign, design, prepare, and renovate the Eagle Bend High School building to remove life safety hazards to facilitate the redevelopment and reuse of the site and buildings. The city may contract or partner with a third party to manage the renovation and to operate the renovated housing project subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695. This appropriation does not require a nonstate contribution. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond authorization and appropriation of bond proceeds for this project are available until December 31, ~~2024~~ 2028.

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Sec. 2. Laws 2018, chapter 214, article 1, section 16, subdivision 14, as amended by Laws 2023, chapter 72, article 3, section 8, is amended to read:

Subd. 14. Wadena - U.S. Highway 10 Environmental Cleanup

5,000,000

From the bond proceeds account in the state transportation fund as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 174.50, for a grant to the city of Wadena for environmental analysis and environmental cleanup, including replacement and removal of water main and sanitary sewer infrastructure, and construction of storm water drainage within and near the marked U.S. Highway 10 corridor in the city of Wadena. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond authorization and appropriation of bond proceeds for this project are available until December 31, 2026.

Sec. 3. Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 7, subdivision 3, as amended by Laws 2021, First Special Session chapter 9, section 19, is amended to read:

Subd. 3. Flood Hazard Mitigation

17,000,000

(a) For the state share of flood hazard mitigation grants for publicly owned capital improvements to prevent or alleviate flood damage under Minnesota Statutes, section 103F.161.

(b) To the extent practical, levee projects shall meet the state standard of three feet above the 100-year flood elevation.

(c) Project priorities shall be determined by the commissioner as appropriate, based on need and consideration of available leveraging of federal, state, and local funds.

(d) This appropriation may be used for projects in the following municipalities: Afton, Austin, Breckenridge, Browns Valley, Carver, Delano, Faribault, Golden Valley, Halstad, Hawley, Hendrum, Inver Grove Heights, Jordan, Montevideo, Moorhead, Newfolden, Nielsville, Owatonna, Round Lake Township in Jackson County, Sioux Valley Township in Jackson County, and Waseca.

(e) This appropriation also may be used for projects in the following watershed districts: Bois de Sioux Watershed District, Buffalo-Red River Watershed District, Cedar River Watershed District;Lower Minnesota River Watershed District, Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District, Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District, Red Lake Watershed District, Roseau River Watershed District, Shell Rock River Watershed District, Two Rivers Watershed District, Upper Minnesota River Watershed District, and Wild Rice River Watershed District.

(f) This appropriation may also be used for a project in the Southern Minnesota Rivers Basin Area II.

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(g) For any project listed in this subdivision that the commissioner determines is not ready to proceed, does not have the nonstate match committed, or does not expend all the money granted to it, the commissioner may allocate that project's unexpended money to a priority project on the commissioner's list.

(h) Notwithstanding paragraph (c), $2,000,000 of this appropriation is for ~~flood hazard mitigation~~ a grant to the city of Browns Valley for Phase II of the Toelle Coulee ~~in Traverse County~~ project to mitigate flood risks posed to the city, including construction of an East Levee, County State-Aid Highway 2 culvert replacement, and marked Trunk Highway 28 culvert replacement.

(i) To the extent practicable and consistent with the project, recipients of appropriations for flood control projects in this subdivision shall create wetlands that are eligible for wetland replacement credit to replace wetlands drained or filled as the result of repair, reconstruction, replacement, or rehabilitation of an existing public road under Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.222, subdivision 1, paragraphs (l) and (m).

(j) To the extent that the cost of a project exceeds two percent of the median household income in a municipality or township multiplied by the number of households in the municipality or township, this appropriation is also for the local share of the project.

Sec. 4. Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 7, subdivision 26, is amended to read:

Subd. 26. ~~St. Louis County; Voyageur Country ATV Trail~~

950,000

For ~~a grant to St. Louis County for~~ design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction of Phase I of the Voyageur Country ATV Trail and David Dill/Arrowhead State Trail connections in the areas of Orr, Ash River, Kabetogama Township, and International Falls to the Voyageur Country ATV Trail system. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond sale authorization and appropriation of bond proceeds for this project are available until December 31, 2026.

Sec. 5. Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 14, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5. Marshall Readiness Center

3,100,000

To design and renovate existing space at the Marshall Readiness Center, including mechanical, electrical, building envelope, energy efficiency, and life safety improvements, and to construct an addition on the existing property. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond sale authorization and appropriation of bond proceeds for this project are available until December 31, 2025.

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Sec. 6. Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 14, subdivision 6, is amended to read:

Subd. 6. Camp Ripley; Military Museum

13,000,000

To acquire land or interest in land, and to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip a facility outside the boundaries of Camp Ripley in Morrison County for the Minnesota Military Museum. This appropriation includes money for a visitor's center and gift shop; administrative offices; work, storage, and exhibit space; landscaping; parking; and other amenities and infrastructure for the museum. The adjutant general may enter into a lease or management agreement for the museum, subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond sale authorization and appropriation of bond proceeds for this project are available until December 31, 2025.

Sec. 7. Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 16, subdivision 36, as amended by Laws 2021, First Special Session chapter 9, section 25, is amended to read:

Subd. 36. Olmsted County; Trunk Highway 14 and County Road 104 Interchange Construction

6,000,000

For a grant to Olmsted County for the county's share of general obligation bond eligible portions of a project to conduct environmental analysis, predesign, design, and engineer an interchange at marked Trunk Highway 14 and County Road 104, including a flyover at 7th Street NW, in Olmsted County, and associated infrastructure and road work to accommodate the interchange. Any amount remaining after substantial completion of environmental analysis, predesign, design, and engineering work may be applied to the county's share to acquire right-of-way for, and to construct, furnish, and equip, this interchange and associated infrastructure and road work to accommodate the interchange. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond sale authorization and appropriation of bond proceeds for this project are available until December 31, 2026.

Sec. 8. Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 21, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

Subd. 7. Alexandria; Runestone Community Center Expansion

5,600,000

For a grant to the city of Alexandria to design, construct, furnish, and equip an expansion and renovation of the Runestone Community Center in Alexandria. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond sale authorization and appropriation of bond proceeds for the project in this subdivision are available until December 31, 2028.

Sec. 9. Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 21, subdivision 27, is amended to read:

Subd. 27. Minneapolis; Outdoor Performance Venue

12,500,000

(a) For a grant to the city of Minneapolis to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip a new outdoor music performance venue on the Upper Harbor site along the Mississippi River in

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North Minneapolis. The venue will accommodate approximately 7,000 to 10,000 people in a combination of temporary seating or standing room. A portion of the venue will be designed to allow it to be enclosed for smaller events on a year-round basis.

(b) The city may operate the outdoor music venue directly or enter into a lease or management agreement with a for-profit or a nonprofit operator, subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695. The lease or management agreement must provide for a program of free use of the venue that will benefit the adjacent North Minneapolis community and that will be curated and controlled by a North Minneapolis community-based partner.

(c) The city of Minneapolis contract with the developer of the project or the lease or management agreement, or both, must identify community benefits from the development, construction, management, operation, and maintenance of the venue intended to benefit the adjacent communities, including benefits related to procurement, employment, sustainability, and other commitments from the operator of the venue.

(d) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond sale authorization and appropriation of bond proceeds for the project in this subdivision are available until December 31, 2025.

Sec. 10. Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 21, subdivision 37, as amended by Laws 2021, First Special Session chapter 9, section 31, is amended to read:

Subd. 37. St. Joseph; Jacob Wetterling Recreation Center

4,000,000

For a grant to the city of St. Joseph to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip a recreation center adjacent to and connected to the city's new community center. The city may enter into a lease or management agreement for operation of recreation programs, subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond sale authorization and appropriation of bond proceeds for this project are available until December 31, 2026.

Sec. 11. Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 22, subdivision 17, is amended to read:

Subd. 17. Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water System

5,750,000

For a grant to the Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water System to predesign ~~and~~, design, and construct water source development in its service area, including new wells, a water softening treatment plant (lime softening plant), and new water distribution pipes.

Sec. 12. Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 25, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2. Bond Sale Expenses

1,393,000

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From the bond proceeds fund for bond sale expenses under Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.641, subdivision 8. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond sale authorization and appropriation of bond proceeds for this purpose are available until December 31, 2026.

Sec. 13. Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 2, section 2, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3. Project Development

25,000,000

From the bond proceeds account in the trunk highway fund for environmental analysis, predesign, design and engineering and right-of-way acquisition for regional and community investment priority projects on the trunk highway system identified in the State Highway Investment Plan to prepare the projects for construction and application for federal grants or other funding opportunities. In consultation with the commissioner of Minnesota Management and Budget, the commissioner of transportation is authorized to use funds from this appropriation on existing bond‑eligible trunk highway projects within the State Transportation Improvement Program. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond sale authorization and appropriation of bond proceeds for the project in this subdivision are available until December 31, 2028.

Sec. 14. Laws 2023, chapter 72, article 1, section 7, subdivision 8, is amended to read:

Subd. 8. Flood Hazard Mitigation

40,300,000

(a) For the state share of flood hazard mitigation grants for publicly owned capital improvements to prevent or alleviate flood damage under Minnesota Statutes, section 103F.161. To the extent practical, levee projects shall meet the state standard of three feet above the 100-year flood elevation.

(b) Project priorities shall be determined by the commissioner as appropriate, based on need and consideration of available leveraging of federal, state, and local funds.

(c) Notwithstanding paragraph (b), $3,300,000 of this appropriation is for a grant to the city of Browns Valley for Phase II of the Toelle Coulee project ~~in Traverse County~~ to mitigate flood risks posed to the city ~~of Browns Valley~~, including construction of an East Levee, County State-Aid Highway 2 culvert replacement, and marked Trunk Highway 28 culvert replacement.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraph (b), $5,000,000 of this appropriation is for grants to watershed districts that are members of the Red River Watershed Management Board for flood mitigation projects and is not for projects in the city of Moorhead.

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(e) Notwithstanding paragraph (b), $11,000,000 is for a grant to the city of Moorhead to design, construct, and equip flood mitigation infrastructure. This appropriation includes money for Phase 2 of the North Moorhead levee project, the relocation of sanitary lift station #2, and a levee project along First Avenue North.

(f) Notwithstanding paragraph (b), $6,000,000 is from the general fund for a grant to the city of Carver for capital improvements to restore the Carver levee protecting an important historic district in Minnesota from flood waters of the Minnesota River. This levee restoration must meet the requirements for FEMA certification. The project includes predesign, design, engineering, land acquisition, and construction of capital improvements, including raising the height of the Carver levee, constructing internal drainage, establishing maintainable setbacks to adjacent structures, and certification by FEMA.

(g) To the extent practicable and consistent with the project, recipients of appropriations for flood control projects in this subdivision shall create wetlands that are eligible for wetland replacement credit to replace wetlands drained or filled as the result of repair, reconstruction, replacement, or rehabilitation of an existing public road under Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.222, subdivision 1, paragraphs (l) and (m).

(h) To the extent that the cost of a municipal project exceeds two percent of the median household income in the municipality multiplied by the number of households in the municipality, this appropriation is also for the local share of the project.

Sec. 15. Laws 2023, chapter 72, article 1, section 16, subdivision 10, is amended to read:

Subd. 10. Carver County; CSAH 18

3,760,000

From the bond proceeds account in the state transportation fund, as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 174.50, for one or more grants to the cities of Victoria, Chaska, or Chanhassen or Carver County, or any combination of these entities, for property or permanent easement acquisition, predesign, ~~and~~ design of, and construction of improvements to Carver County State-Aid Highway 18, known as West 82nd Street, from Bavaria Road to marked Trunk Highway 41. This project includes cross streets, off-street trails, a bridge over a ravine and trail, and utility relocations, installations, and connections.

Sec. 16. Laws 2023, chapter 72, article 1, section 16, subdivision 14, is amended to read:

Subd. 14. Plymouth; Chankahda Trail

6,200,000

From the bond proceeds account in the state transportation fund, as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 174.50, for a grant to the city of Plymouth for property acquisition ~~and~~, design of, and construction of roadway, utility, drainage, pedestrian facilities, and

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associated appurtenances, on Chankahda Trail, formerly known as Hennepin County Road 47, from Hennepin County State-Aid Highway 101 to Hennepin County State-Aid Highway 61.

Sec. 17. Laws 2023, chapter 72, article 1, section 17, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2. Inflow and Infiltration Grants

12,000,000

(a) For grants to cities within the metropolitan area, as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, for capital improvements in municipal wastewater collection systems to reduce the amount of inflow and infiltration to the Metropolitan Council's metropolitan sanitary sewer disposal system. The council must award grants based on applications from cities that identify eligible capital costs and include a timeline for inflow and infiltration mitigation construction, pursuant to guidelines established by the council.

(b) Any unencumbered amount of this appropriation on July 1, 2024, shall be issued as grants through the metropolitan cities inflow and infiltration grants program under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.5491.

Sec. 18. Laws 2023, chapter 72, article 1, section 23, subdivision 10, is amended to read:

Subd. 10. Clearbrook; Water Infrastructure Improvements

5,500,000

For a grant to the city of Clearbrook to predesign, design, construct, rehabilitate, and equip capital improvements to the city's water infrastructure. This appropriation includes money for water tower rehabilitation and water treatment facility upgrades.

Sec. 19. Laws 2023, chapter 72, article 1, section 27, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. Bond proceeds fund. To provide the money appropriated in this act from the bond proceeds fund, the commissioner of management and budget shall sell and issue bonds of the state in an amount up to ~~$1,298,235,000~~ $1,343,241,000 in the manner, upon the terms, and with the effect prescribed by Minnesota Statutes, sections 16A.631 to 16A.675, and by the Minnesota Constitution, article XI, sections 4 to 7.

Sec. 20. EFFECTIVE DATE.

This article is effective the day following final enactment."

Delete the title and insert:

"A bill for an act relating to capital investment; amending previous appropriations for capital projects; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 469.53; Laws 2017, First Special Session chapter 8, article 1, section 20, subdivision 8, as amended; Laws 2018, chapter 214, article 1, section 16, subdivision 14, as amended; Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, sections 7, subdivisions 3, as amended, 26; 14, subdivisions 5, 6; 16, subdivision 36, as amended; 21, subdivisions 7, 27, 37, as amended; 22, subdivision 17; 25, subdivision 2; article 2, section 2, subdivision 3; Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, sections 9, subdivision 7; 10, subdivisions 3, 7, 8, 11, 15;

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11, subdivision 15; 14, subdivisions 1, 5, 6, 10, 12, 23, 37, 40, 51, 53, 58, 66, 67, 73, 77, 84, 93, 94, 103, 106; 15, subdivisions 2, 5, 6, 12; 17, subdivision 3; Laws 2023, chapter 72, article 1, sections 7, subdivision 8; 16, subdivisions 10, 14; 17, subdivision 2; 23, subdivision 10; 27, subdivision 1; article 2, sections 3, subdivision 4; 7, subdivision 5; 10, subdivisions 3, 6, 12, 13."

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

The report was adopted.

Moller from the Committee on Public Safety Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 3650, A bill for an act relating to public safety; appropriating money for Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Tribal coast guard services.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

"Section 1. GRAND PORTAGE BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA TRIBE; COAST GUARD SERVICES; GRANT PURPOSES EXPANSION.

In addition to the uses specified in Laws 2023, chapter 52, article 2, section 3, subdivision 3, paragraph (d), the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa may use the grant awarded for equipment, personnel, patrolling, and other related costs of providing coast guard services off the north shore of Lake Superior."

Delete the title and insert:

"A bill for an act relating to public safety; expanding the purposes for which a grant to the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa may be used."

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

The report was adopted.

Pinto from the Committee on Children and Families Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 3678, A bill for an act relating to human services; modifying the diaper distribution grant program; amending Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 256E.38, subdivision 4.

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

The report was adopted.

Pryor from the Committee on Education Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 3682, A bill for an act relating to education; requiring state academic standards in health education; requiring rulemaking; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, sections 120B.018, subdivision 6; 120B.021, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4; 120B.024, subdivision 1.

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Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 3, line 18, strike "and"

Page 3, line 20, strike the period, and insert "; and"

Page 3, after line 20, insert:

"(7) current students, with input from the Minnesota Youth Council."

Page 5, after line 25, insert:

"Sec. 6. [120B.025] HEALTH EDUCATION STANDARDS.

Subdivision 1. Statewide standards. The commissioner of education must begin the rulemaking process to adopt statewide academic standards in health in accordance with chapter 14 and section 120B.021. The commissioner must consult with the commissioner of health and the commissioner of human services in developing the proposed rules. The rules must include at least the expectations for student learning listed in subdivision 2, and may include the expectations in subdivision 3, in addition to other expectations for learning identified through the standards development process.

Subd. 2. Required subject areas. The commissioner must include the following expectations for learning in the statewide standards:

(1) cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automatic external defibrillator education that allows districts to provide instruction to students in grades 7 through 12 in accordance with section 120B.236;

(2) vaping awareness and prevention education that allows districts to provide instruction to students in grades 6 through 8 in accordance with section 120B.238, subdivision 3;

(3) cannabis use and substance use education that allows districts to provide instruction to students in grades 6 through 12 in accordance with section 120B.215;

(4) sexually transmitted infections and diseases education that meets the requirements of section 121A.23; and

(5) mental health education for students in grades 4 through 12.

Subd. 3. Other subject areas. The commissioner may include the following expectations for learning in the statewide standards:

(1) child sexual abuse prevention education in accordance with sections 120B.021, subdivision 1, paragraph (d); and 120B.234;

(2) violence prevention education in accordance with section 120B.22;

(3) character development education in accordance with section 120B.232; and

(4) safe and supportive schools education in accordance with section 121A.031, subdivision 5.

EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment."

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Page 6, delete section 7

Renumber the sections in sequence

Correct the title numbers accordingly

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Education Finance.

The report was adopted.

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

H. F. No. 3697, A bill for an act relating to public safety; limiting the requirement to participate in the ignition interlock program to individuals whose driver's license is revoked, canceled, or denied for an incident involving alcohol; establishing an intensive testing program for individuals whose driver's license is revoked, canceled, or denied for an incident involving a controlled substance or an intoxicating substance; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 169A.55, subdivision 4; 171.306, subdivision 1; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 169A.44, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 171.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Public Safety Finance and Policy.

The report was adopted.

Becker-Finn from the Committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law to which was referred:

H. F. No. 3812, A bill for an act relating to public safety; providing immunity for individuals assisting another to seek medical assistance for a drug-related overdose; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 604A.05, subdivision 1.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be placed on the General Register without further recommendation.

The report was adopted.

Nelson, M., from the Committee on Labor and Industry Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 3980, A bill for an act relating to labor and industry; making policy and technical changes to the apprenticeship program; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 13.7905, by adding a subdivision; 178.011, subdivision 9; 178.012, subdivision 1; 178.035, subdivisions 2, 4, 6, 7; 178.036, subdivisions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; 178.044, subdivision 3; 178.07, subdivisions 1, 3; 178.09, subdivision 2; 178.091, subdivisions 2, 4, by adding subdivisions; 178.10; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 178.01; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 178; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 178.036, subdivision 10; Minnesota Rules, part 5200.0400.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law.

The report was adopted.

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

H. F. No. 4005, A bill for an act relating to public safety; establishing limited drivers' licenses for certain participants in treatment court; requiring treatment court coordinators to provide certain information; providing for notification of termination from treatment court; classifying data; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 13.6905, by adding a subdivision; 171.30, subdivision 1, by adding subdivisions.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law.

The report was adopted.

Pryor from the Committee on Education Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4008, A bill for an act relating to education; requiring cardiac emergency response plans; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 121A.035; 121A.037; 128C.02, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 121A.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 2, line 14, delete "2024-2025" and insert "2025-2026"

Page 2, line 18, after the period, insert "A district or charter school must consult with athletic trainers when developing the plan."

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Education Finance.

The report was adopted.

Fischer from the Committee on Human Services Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4014, A bill for an act relating to human services; modifying rules on opioid treatment program medication dispensing for take-home uses; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 245G.22, subdivision 6; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 245G.22, subdivisions 2, 17; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 245G.22, subdivisions 4, 7.

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

The report was adopted.

Hansen, R., from the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4028, A bill for an act relating to Metropolitan Council; requiring environmental and public health considerations in comprehensive development guide; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 473.851; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 473.145.

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

The report was adopted.

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Moller from the Committee on Public Safety Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4043, A bill for an act relating to redistricting; requiring the allocation of certain incarcerated persons based on their last known address in Minnesota; requiring the Department of Corrections to collect the last residential address of an inmate before incarceration; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 2; 241.

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

The report was adopted.

Becker-Finn from the Committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4048, A bill for an act relating to corrections; modifying data sharing with prosecutor for petition for sentence adjustment; modifying correctional officer use of deadly force; clarifying use of electronic filing of detainer; authorizing Department of Corrections to disclose to victim the city and zip code of offender's residency or relocation after release from incarceration; discontinuing report to the legislature of disqualifying medical conditions related to challenge incarceration program; modifying membership of health care peer review committee; clarifying use of jail inspection data; providing medical director designee when medical director unavailable; providing for private victim input to Supervised Release Board; modifying date of probation report; providing a local advisory board for input into development of comprehensive community supervision and probation services plans submitted for state funding; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 13.84, subdivision 6; 241.021, subdivision 4b; 241.75, subdivision 2; 243.52, subdivision 2; 611A.06, subdivision 3a; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, sections 241.021, subdivision 1; 244.05, subdivision 5; 244.17, subdivision 3; 244.21, subdivision 2; 401.01, subdivision 2; 609.133, subdivision 4; 629.292, subdivision 2.

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

The report was adopted.

Nelson, M., from the Committee on Labor and Industry Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4050, A bill for an act relating to labor and industry; modifying minimum wage provisions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 177.23, by adding subdivisions; 177.24, subdivision 1; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 204B.19, subdivision 6.

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

The report was adopted.

Pryor from the Committee on Education Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4083, A bill for an act relating to education; clarifying speech and press rights of student journalists in grades 6 through 12; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 121A.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 1, line 15, after "produced" insert ", or a yearbook"

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Page 2, after line 29, insert:

"(b) Nothing in this section authorizes the publication of an advertisement by school-sponsored media that promotes the purchase of a product or service that is unlawful for purchase or use by minors."

Page 2, line 30, delete "(b)" and insert "(c)"

Page 2, line 31, delete "paragraph (a)" and insert "this subdivision"

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

The report was adopted.

Fischer from the Committee on Human Services Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4106, A bill for an act relating to human services; modifying timelines for medical assistance eligibility determinations for certain hospital patients; providing supplemental payments for certain disability waiver services; providing additional permissible circumstances for the appointment of an emergency guardian; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 256.01, subdivision 29; 256B.05, by adding a subdivision; 256B.0911, by adding subdivisions; 256B.49, by adding a subdivision; 524.5-311.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 2, delete lines 3 to 6, and insert:

"(d) The state medical review team must accept directly from a hospital all referrals for a disability determination for an applicant who in the judgment of the applicant's attending physician will require upon discharge long-term services and supports provided under medical assistance. The commissioner must establish a mechanism for direct submission of referrals by hospitals."

Page 2, delete lines 20 to 23, and insert:

"(c) If the reason for the continued delay in determining the applicant's eligibility is that the required information cannot be obtained even with the assistance of the local agency, the local agency, the applicant, the applicant's representative, or a person interested in the applicant's welfare may request the commissioner's assistance. Immediately upon receipt of a request for assistance, the commissioner must assist in gathering the required application materials and determining eligibility for medical assistance."

Page 2, before line 24, insert:

"Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 256B.0911, subdivision 13, is amended to read:

Subd. 13. MnCHOICES assessor qualifications, training, and certification. (a) The commissioner shall develop and implement a curriculum and an assessor certification process.

(b) MnCHOICES certified assessors must:

(1) either have a bachelor's degree in social work, nursing with a public health nursing certificate, or other closely related field or be a registered nurse ~~with at least two years of home and community-based experience~~; and

(2) have received training and certification specific to assessment and consultation for long-term care services in the state.

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(c) Certified assessors shall demonstrate best practices in assessment and support planning, including person‑centered planning principles, and have a common set of skills that ensures consistency and equitable access to services statewide.

(d) Certified assessors must be recertified every three years.

EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment."

Page 2, line 26, before "Notwithstanding" insert "(a)"

Page 2, after line 30, insert:

"(b) If the lead agency fails to complete an assessment within the time line described in paragraph (a), the local agency, the person, the person's legal representative, or the hospital in which the person is a patient may request assistance from the commissioner's acute care transition team. Immediately upon receipt of a request for assistance, the commissioner's acute care transition team must either direct the lead agency to conduct an assessment immediately, transfer authority to conduct the assessment to another lead agency with the capacity to do so immediately, or permit any certified assessor who is either an employee of the hospital in which the person is a patient or an employee of the health system with which the hospital is affiliated to perform the assessment."

Page 3, before line 1, insert:

"Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 256B.0911, subdivision 20, is amended to read:

Subd. 20. MnCHOICES assessments; duration of validity. (a) An assessment that is completed as part of an eligibility determination for multiple programs for the alternative care, elderly waiver, developmental disabilities, community access for disability inclusion, community alternative care, and brain injury waiver programs under chapter 256S and sections 256B.0913, 256B.092, and 256B.49 is valid to establish service eligibility for no more than ~~60 calendar days~~ one year after the date of the assessment.

(b) The effective eligibility start date for programs in paragraph (a) can never be prior to the date of assessment. If an assessment was completed more than ~~60 days~~ one year before the effective waiver or alternative care program eligibility start date, assessment and support plan information must be updated and documented in the department's Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS). Notwithstanding retroactive medical assistance coverage of state plan services, the effective date of eligibility for programs included in paragraph (a) cannot be prior to the completion date of the most recent updated assessment.

(c) If an eligibility update is completed within 90 days of the previous assessment and documented in the department's Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS), the effective date of eligibility for programs included in paragraph (a) is the date of the previous in-person assessment when all other eligibility requirements are met.

EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective upon federal approval."

Page 3, delete section 6

Renumber the sections in sequence

Amend the title as follows:

Page 1, line 4, delete everything after the semicolon and insert "modifying long-term care assessment provisions; permitting direct referrals from hospitals to the state medical review team"

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Page 1, line 5, delete everything before the semicolon

Correct the title numbers accordingly

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Health Finance and Policy.

The report was adopted.

Noor from the Committee on Human Services Finance to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4158, A bill for an act relating to human services; modifying medical assistance for employed persons with disabilities; amending Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 256B.057, subdivision 9.

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

The report was adopted.

Klevorn from the Committee on State and Local Government Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4201, A bill for an act relating to local government; removing monetary caps for observance of Memorial Day; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 375.34; 375.35.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy.

The report was adopted.

Becker-Finn from the Committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4210, A bill for an act relating to health; establishing safety requirements for hospitals and violence intervention teams; requiring hospitals to have a secure online portal for reporting of violence incidents and threats of violence; requiring de-escalation training for all hospital health care workers; requiring a report; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 144.55, by adding a subdivision; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 144.566, subdivisions 10, 15, by adding subdivisions; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 144.

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

The report was adopted.

Howard from the Committee on Housing Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4271, A bill for an act relating to housing; authorizing housing and redevelopment authorities to create public corporations for the purpose of purchasing, owning, and operating properties converted under the federal Rental Assistance Demonstration program; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 15.082; 469.012, subdivision 2j; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 469.

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Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 4, line 7, after the first "meetings" insert "; data practices"

Page 4, line 8, after the period, insert "The board is subject to chapter 13, the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, and shall protect from unlawful disclosure data classified as not public."

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

The report was adopted.

Fischer from the Committee on Human Services Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4289, A bill for an act relating to behavioral health; temporarily allowing licensed graduate social workers to engage in clinical practice without supervision if providing crisis response services and to provide treatment supervision to individuals on crisis teams; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 148E.050, subdivision 3; 245I.04, subdivision 7; 256B.0624, subdivision 9.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Health Finance and Policy.

The report was adopted.

Fischer from the Committee on Human Services Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4362, A bill for an act relating to human services; expanding application of bloodborne pathogen testing to nonsecure direct care and treatment programming; correcting priority admissions task force member name; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 246.71, subdivisions 3, 4, 5; 246.711; 246.712, subdivisions 1, 2; 246.713; 246.714; 246.715, subdivisions 1, 2, 3; 246.716, subdivisions 1, 2; 246.717; 246.72; 246.721; 246.722; Laws 2023, chapter 61, article 8, section 13, subdivision 2.

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

The report was adopted.

Becker-Finn from the Committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4366, A bill for an act relating to behavioral health; modifying civil commitment priority admission requirements; specifying that a prisoner in a correctional facility is not responsible for co-payments for mental health medications; allowing for reimbursement of county co-payment expenses; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 245.4905; 246.18, subdivision 4a; 256B.0622, subdivisions 2a, 3a, 7a, 7d; 256B.0757, subdivision 5; 256B.76, subdivision 6; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, sections 246.54, subdivisions 1a, 1b; 253B.10, subdivision 1; 254B.04, subdivision 1a; 254B.05, subdivision 5; 256.969, subdivision 2b; 256B.0622, subdivision 7b; 256B.76, subdivision 1; 256B.761; 641.15, subdivision 2; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 245; 253B; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 256B.0625, subdivision 38.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Health Finance and Policy.

The report was adopted.

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Moller from the Committee on Public Safety Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4387, A bill for an act relating to public safety; providing for personal service of orders for protection, restraining orders, and related notices; requiring law enforcement officers to make reasonable efforts to locate respondents; allowing service of certain orders for protection and harassment restraining orders to be served by mail; authorizing service by mail of orders dismissing harassment restraining orders; requiring probation agents and others to assist law enforcement officers in locating respondents; requiring that notice of served orders for protection or harassment restraining orders be provided to probation officers; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 518B.01, subdivisions 3a, 8, 9, 9a; 609.748, subdivisions 3a, 5, 5b, by adding a subdivision.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 4, delete lines 1 to 8 and insert:

"(e) A sheriff, law enforcement officer, or any other peace officer must make reasonable efforts to locate a respondent to effectuate service. Reasonable efforts may include:

(1) a search of any information that is publicly available;

(2) a search of any government data in a database to which the sheriff, law enforcement officer, or other peace officer has access, provided the data is classified as public data on individuals as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 15, or is otherwise available to criminal justice agencies, as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 3a; and

(3) communication with any court administrator, the sheriff of any county in this state, and any other law enforcement officer, peace officer, or corrections officer."

Page 4, line 10, after "probation" insert "or supervised release"

Page 4, line 12, after "officer" insert ", supervised release or conditional release agent, or parole officer"

Page 6, delete lines 16 to 23 and insert:

"(d) A sheriff, law enforcement officer, or any other peace officer must make reasonable efforts to locate a respondent to effectuate service. Reasonable efforts may include:

(1) a search of any information that is publicly available;

(3) communication with any court administrator, the sheriff of any county in this state, and any other law enforcement officer, peace officer, or corrections officer."

Page 6, line 25, after "probation" insert "or supervised release"

Page 6, after line 32, insert:

"Sec. 9. TASK FORCE ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND FIREARMS.

Subdivision 1. Establishment. The Task Force on Domestic Violence and Firearms is established to review existing laws that require the surrender of firearms by individuals subject to an order for protection, subject to an extreme risk protection order, or convicted of domestic assault, harassment, or stalking; identify best practices to

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ensure the surrender of firearms that prioritize the safety of peace officers, victims, and others; identify policies and procedures that reduce the danger to peace officers and other emergency responders called to an incident involving domestic violence; and make policy and funding recommendations to the legislature.

Subd. 2. Membership. (a) The task force consists of the following members:

(1) the commissioner of public safety, or a designee;

(2) the director of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office, or a designee;

(3) the chief justice of the supreme court, or a designee;

(4) the state public defender, or a designee;

(5) a county attorney appointed by the Minnesota County Attorneys Association;

(6) an individual appointed by the Indian Affairs Council;

(7) a peace officer as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 626.84, subdivision 1, paragraph (c), appointed by the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association;

(8) a peace officer as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 626.84, subdivision 1, paragraph (c), appointed by the Minnesota Sheriffs' Association;

(9) an individual appointed by Violence Free Minnesota;

(10) an individual appointed by Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault; and

(11) an individual appointed by the Gun Violence Prevention Law Clinic at the University of Minnesota Law School.

(b) Appointments must be made no later than September 1, 2024.

(d) Members of the task force serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority or until the task force expires. Vacancies shall be filled by the appointing authority consistent with the qualifications of the vacating member required by this subdivision.

Subd. 3. Officers; meetings. (a) The commissioner of public safety shall convene the first meeting of the task force no later than September 15, 2024, and shall provide meeting space and administrative assistance for the task force to conduct its work.

(b) At its first meeting, the task force must elect a chair and vice-chair from among its members. The task force may elect other officers as necessary.

(c) The task force shall meet at least monthly or upon the call of the chair. The task force shall meet sufficiently enough to accomplish the tasks identified in this section. Meetings of the task force are subject to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 13D.

Subd. 4. Duties. (a) The task force shall, at a minimum:

(1) review relevant information regarding the intersection between domestic violence and firearm violence;

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(2) examine existing laws requiring the surrender of firearms by individuals subject to orders for protection, convicted of domestic assault, and convicted of harassment or stalking;

(3) examine existing policies and procedures, if any, used in Minnesota to enforce orders requiring the surrender of firearms by individuals subject to an order for protection or convicted of domestic assault, harassment, or stalking;

(4) examine laws, policies, and procedures in other states related to enforcing orders requiring the surrender of firearms;

(5) identify barriers to enforcing orders in Minnesota that require the surrender of firearms by individuals subject to an order for protection or convicted of domestic assault, harassment, or stalking;

(6) identify best practices for enforcing orders requiring the surrender of firearms, prioritizing practices that protect the safety of peace officers, prosecutors, judges and court staff, victims, and others;

(7) identify policies and procedures that reduce the danger to peace officers and other emergency responders called to an incident involving domestic violence; and

(8) make policy and funding recommendations to the legislature.

(b) At its discretion, the task force may examine other issues consistent with this section.

Subd. 5. Recommendations; report. The task force may issue recommendations and reports at any time during its existence. By February 1, 2025, the task force must submit a report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the house of representatives and senate committees and divisions with jurisdiction over public safety finance and policy on the findings and recommendations of the task force.

Subd. 6. Expiration. The task force expires the day after submitting its report under subdivision 5."

Amend the title as follows:

Page 1, line 9, after the semicolon, insert "establishing the Task Force on Domestic Violence and Firearms; requiring a report;"

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

The report was adopted.

Fischer from the Committee on Human Services Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4391, A bill for an act relating to human services; the Department of Human Services disability services and substance use disorder services policy bill; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 256B.0757, subdivisions 4a, 4d; 256I.04, subdivision 2f; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, sections 256D.01, subdivision 1a; 256I.05, subdivisions 1a, 11; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 256D.19, subdivisions 1, 2; 256D.20, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4; 256D.23, subdivisions 1, 2, 3.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Health Finance and Policy.

The report was adopted.

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Fischer from the Committee on Human Services Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4393, A bill for an act relating to human services; the Department of Human Services Office of Inspector General policy bill; modifying provisions relating to human services licensing, background studies, provider notifications, substance use disorder medications, and electronic signatures; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 245A.04, by adding a subdivision; 245A.043, subdivisions 2, 4, by adding subdivisions; 245A.52, subdivision 2, by adding a subdivision; 245C.03, by adding a subdivision; 245C.05, subdivision 5; 245C.08, subdivision 4; 245C.10, subdivision 18; 245C.14, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision; 245C.15, subdivisions 3, 4; 245C.22, subdivision 4; 245C.24, subdivisions 2, 5, 6; 245C.30, by adding a subdivision; 245F.09, subdivision 2; 245F.14, by adding a subdivision; 245G.07, subdivision 4; 245G.08, subdivisions 5, 6; 245G.10, by adding a subdivision; 245G.22, subdivisions 6, 7; 260E.33, subdivision 2; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, sections 13.46, subdivision 4; 245.735, subdivision 4b; 245A.03, subdivision 2; 245A.043, subdivision 3; 245A.07, subdivision 1; 245A.11, subdivision 7; 245A.16, subdivision 1; 245A.211, subdivision 4; 245A.242, subdivision 2; 245C.02, subdivision 13e; 245C.033, subdivision 3; 245C.10, subdivision 15; 245C.15, subdivisions 2, 4a; 245G.22, subdivisions 2, 17; 256.046, subdivision 3; 256B.064, subdivision 4; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 245C; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 245C.125; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 245C.08, subdivision 2; Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0425, subparts 5, 10.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 5, after line 21, insert:

"EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective January 1, 2025."

Page 5, delete section 2

Page 10, delete line 13

Page 11, after line 18, insert:

"EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective January 1, 2025."

Page 13, line 17, delete "license holder's" and insert "party's"

Page 16, after line 13, insert:

"Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 245A.07, subdivision 6, is amended to read:

Subd. 6. Appeal of multiple sanctions. (a) When the license holder appeals more than one licensing action or sanction that were simultaneously issued by the commissioner, the license holder shall specify the actions or sanctions that are being appealed.

(b) If there are different timelines prescribed in statutes for the licensing actions or sanctions being appealed, the license holder must submit the appeal within the longest of those timelines specified in statutes.

(c) The appeal must be made in writing by certified mail or, personal service, or through the provider licensing and reporting hub. If mailed, the appeal must be postmarked and sent to the commissioner within the prescribed timeline with the first day beginning the day after the license holder receives the certified letter. If a request is made by personal service, it must be received by the commissioner within the prescribed timeline with the first day beginning the day after the license holder receives the certified letter. If the appeal is made through the provider hub, the appeal must be received by the commissioner within the prescribed timeline with the first day beginning the day after the commissioner issued the order through the hub.

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(d) When there are different timelines prescribed in statutes for the appeal of licensing actions or sanctions simultaneously issued by the commissioner, the commissioner shall specify in the notice to the license holder the timeline for appeal as specified under paragraph (b)."

Page 22, line 5, delete the colon and insert "any individual who is affiliated with a Head Start program."

Page 22, delete lines 6 to 8

Page 24, after line 17, insert:

"Sec. 22. Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 245C.08, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. Background studies conducted by Department of Human Services. (a) For a background study conducted by the Department of Human Services, the commissioner shall review:

(1) information related to names of substantiated perpetrators of maltreatment of vulnerable adults that has been received by the commissioner as required under section 626.557, subdivision 9c, paragraph (j);

(2) the commissioner's records relating to the maltreatment of minors in licensed programs, and from findings of maltreatment of minors as indicated through the social service information system;

(3) information from juvenile courts as required ~~in subdivision 4 for individuals listed in section 245C.03, subdivision 1, paragraph (a),~~ for studies under this chapter when there is reasonable cause;

(4) information from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, including information regarding a background study subject's registration in Minnesota as a predatory offender under section 243.166;

(5) except as provided in clause (6), information received as a result of submission of fingerprints for a national criminal history record check, as defined in section 245C.02, subdivision 13c, when the commissioner has reasonable cause for a national criminal history record check as defined under section 245C.02, subdivision 15a, or as required under section 144.057, subdivision 1, clause (2);

(6) for a background study related to a child foster family setting application for licensure, foster residence settings, children's residential facilities, a transfer of permanent legal and physical custody of a child under sections 260C.503 to 260C.515, or adoptions, and for a background study required for family child care, certified license‑exempt child care, child care centers, and legal nonlicensed child care authorized under chapter 119B, the commissioner shall also review:

(i) information from the child abuse and neglect registry for any state in which the background study subject has resided for the past five years;

(ii) when the background study subject is 18 years of age or older, or a minor under section 245C.05, subdivision 5a, paragraph (c), information received following submission of fingerprints for a national criminal history record check; and

(iii) when the background study subject is 18 years of age or older or a minor under section 245C.05, subdivision 5a, paragraph (d), for licensed family child care, certified license-exempt child care, licensed child care centers, and legal nonlicensed child care authorized under chapter 119B, information obtained using non-fingerprint-based data including information from the criminal and sex offender registries for any state in which the background study subject resided for the past five years and information from the national crime information database and the national sex offender registry;

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(7) for a background study required for family child care, certified license-exempt child care centers, licensed child care centers, and legal nonlicensed child care authorized under chapter 119B, the background study shall also include, to the extent practicable, a name and date-of-birth search of the National Sex Offender Public website; and

(8) for a background study required for treatment programs for sexual psychopathic personalities or sexually dangerous persons, the background study shall only include a review of the information required under paragraph (a), clauses (1) to (4).

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, notwithstanding expungement by a court, the commissioner may consider information obtained under paragraph (a), clauses (3) and (4), unless:

(1) the commissioner received notice of the petition for expungement and the court order for expungement is directed specifically to the commissioner; or

(2) the commissioner received notice of the expungement order issued pursuant to section 609A.017, 609A.025, or 609A.035, and the order for expungement is directed specifically to the commissioner.

The commissioner may not consider information obtained under paragraph (a), clauses (3) and (4), or from any other source that identifies a violation of chapter 152 without determining if the offense involved the possession of marijuana or tetrahydrocannabinol and, if so, whether the person received a grant of expungement or order of expungement, or the person was resentenced to a lesser offense. If the person received a grant of expungement or order of expungement, the commissioner may not consider information related to that violation but may consider any other relevant information arising out of the same incident.

(c) The commissioner shall also review criminal case information received according to section 245C.04, subdivision 4a, from the Minnesota court information system that relates to individuals who have already been studied under this chapter and who remain affiliated with the agency that initiated the background study.

(d) When the commissioner has reasonable cause to believe that the identity of a background study subject is uncertain, the commissioner may require the subject to provide a set of classifiable fingerprints for purposes of completing a fingerprint-based record check with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Fingerprints collected under this paragraph shall not be saved by the commissioner after they have been used to verify the identity of the background study subject against the particular criminal record in question.

(e) The commissioner may inform the entity that initiated a background study under NETStudy 2.0 of the status of processing of the subject's fingerprints."

Page 27, line 16, after the semicolon, insert "152.0263, subdivision 1 (possession of cannabis in the first degree); 152.0264, subdivision 1 (sale of cannabis in the first degree); 152.0265, subdivision 1 (cultivation of cannabis in the first degree);"

Page 27, lines 23 and 24, delete the new language

Page 27, line 35, delete "609.528"

Page 28, lines 1, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, and 15, delete the new language

Page 28, line 9, delete everything after the second semicolon

Page 28, line 14, reinstate the stricken language and delete the new language

Page 29, lines 17, 18, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 34, and 35, delete the new language

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Page 29, line 33, strike everything after the first semicolon

Page 30, lines 1, 2, and 6, delete the new language

Page 30, line 5, reinstate the stricken language and delete the new language

Page 31, lines 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 18, and 19, delete the new language

Page 31, line 17, reinstate the stricken language

Page 34, line 10, after the semicolon, insert "152.0263, subdivision 1 (possession of cannabis in the first degree); 152.0264, subdivision 1 (sale of cannabis in the first degree); 152.0265, subdivision 1 (cultivation of cannabis in the first degree);"

Page 41, after line 22, insert:

"Sec. 39. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 245F.17, is amended to read:

245F.17 PERSONNEL FILES.

A license holder must maintain a separate personnel file for each staff member. At a minimum, the file must contain:

(1) a completed application for employment signed by the staff member that contains the staff member's qualifications for employment and documentation related to the applicant's background study data, as defined in chapter 245C;

(2) documentation of the staff member's current professional license or registration, if relevant;

(3) documentation of orientation and subsequent training; and

~~(4) documentation of a statement of freedom from substance use problems; and~~

~~(5)~~ (4) an annual job performance evaluation.

EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment."

Page 42, delete lines 7 to 10 and insert:

"(c) If the license holder provides treatment services by telehealth, the services must be provided according to this paragraph:

(1) the license holder must maintain a licensed physical location in Minnesota where the license holder must offer all treatment services in subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clauses (1) to (4), physically in-person to each client;

(2) the license holder must meet all requirements for the provision of telehealth in sections 254B.05, subdivision 5, paragraph (f), and 256B.0625, subdivision 3b. The license holder must document all items in section 256B.0625, subdivision 3b, paragraph (c), for each client receiving services by telehealth, regardless of payment type or whether the client is a medical assistance enrollee;

(3) the license holder may provide treatment services by telehealth to clients individually;

(4) the license holder may provide treatment services by telehealth to a group of clients that are each in a separate physical location;

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(5) the license holder must not provide treatment services remotely by telehealth to a group of clients meeting together in person;

(6) clients and staff may join an in-person group by telehealth if a staff member qualified to provide the treatment service is physically present with the group of clients meeting together in person; and

(7) the qualified professional providing a residential group treatment service by telehealth must be physically present on-site at the licensed residential location while the service is being provided."

Page 42, line 12, after "(5)" insert "and (8)"

Page 46, line 27, strike "with"

Page 46, line 28, strike "authority to prescribe"

Renumber the sections in sequence

Correct the title numbers accordingly

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Health Finance and Policy.

The report was adopted.

Becker-Finn from the Committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4400, A bill for an act relating to consumer protection; creating the Prohibiting Social Media Manipulation Act; regulating social media platforms; providing a private right of action and attorney general enforcement; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325O.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 7, delete lines 16 to 21

Page 7, line 22, delete "(b)"

Page 7, line 23, after the period, insert "Nothing in this chapter establishes a private right of action, including under section 8.31, subdivision 3a, for a violation of this chapter or any other law."

Amend the title as follows:

Page 1, line 3, delete everything after "providing" and insert "for"

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

The report was adopted.

Noor from the Committee on Human Services Finance to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4422, A bill for an act relating to health; modifying assisted living director qualifications and ongoing training requirements; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 144A.20, subdivision 4.

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Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 1, line 14, strike everything after "board"

Page 1, line 15, delete the new language and strike everything before the period

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Health Finance and Policy.

The report was adopted.

Youakim from the Committee on Education Finance to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4500, A bill for an act relating to education; strengthening the Increase Teachers of Color Act; making permanent a pilot scholarship program for aspiring teachers of color; establishing a special revenue fund account; appropriating money; amending Laws 2021, First Special Session chapter 2, article 2, section 45.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Higher Education Finance and Policy.

The report was adopted.

Klevorn from the Committee on State and Local Government Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4507, A bill for an act relating to local government; modifying requirements for the number of board members of a hospital district in Swift County; making technical changes; amending Laws 1992, chapter 534, sections 7, subdivisions 1, 2, 3; 8, subdivision 2; 10, subdivision 4; 16.

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

The report was adopted.

Klevorn from the Committee on State and Local Government Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4515, A bill for an act relating to local government; repealing franchise fee rate limitations for the city of St. Paul; repealing Laws 1979, chapter 189, sections 1; 2, as amended; 3.

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

The report was adopted.

Pinto from the Committee on Children and Families Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4517, A bill for an act relating to human services; modifying SNAP eligibility for students enrolled in higher education; requiring reports; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 256D.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Higher Education Finance and Policy.

The report was adopted.

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Howard from the Committee on Housing Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4555, A bill for an act relating to taxation; state aids; imposing a maintenance of effort condition for receipt of local affordable housing aid; amending Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 477A.35, subdivisions 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, by adding a subdivision.

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

The report was adopted.

Freiberg from the Committee on Elections Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4593, A bill for an act relating to redistricting; establishing an advisory citizens' redistricting commission; establishing redistricting principles and redistricting requirements; proposing a constitutional amendment to establish an independent citizens' redistricting commission; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 2A; 204B; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 2.91, subdivision 1.

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

The report was adopted.

Freiberg from the Committee on Elections Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4598, A bill for an act relating to the legislature; proposing an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution, article IV, sections 3, 5, and 12; by adding an article XV; establishing an Independent Redistricting Commission; establishing a Redistricting Commission Applicant Review Panel; establishing principles to be used in adopting legislative and congressional districts; prohibiting members of the legislature from being employed or engaged for compensation as a lobbyist for a period of one year following the end of their legislative service; amending requirements related to the convening and conduct of regular legislative sessions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 2.031, by adding a subdivision; 2.731; 10A.01, subdivision 35; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 2; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 2.91.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 2, line 24, delete "of the" and insert ", 2031, and each" and after "census" insert "thereafter"

Page 4, line 27, delete everything after "reflects" and insert "the gender, socioeconomic, age, racial, language, ethnic, and geographic diversity of the state. Each congressional district must be represented by at least two applicants in each applicant pool."

Page 4, line 28, delete everything before "The"

Page 5, line 18, after "must" insert "convene and assess the demographic and geographic diversity of the nine members and must review and"

Page 5, line 19, delete "an additional" and insert "a total of six additional members,"

Page 5, line 20, after the period, insert "The six additional members shall be chosen to ensure the commission reflects this state's diversity, including but not limited to racial, ethnic, geographic, and gender diversity. It is not intended that formulas or specific ratios be applied for this purpose."

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Page 11, after line 11, insert:

"EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective January 1, 2030, if the constitutional amendments in article 1 are adopted."

Page 11, after line 18, insert:

"EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective January 1, 2030, if the constitutional amendments in article 1 are adopted."

Page 13, line 18, before "The" insert "(a)"

Page 13, line 26, delete everything after the period

Page 13, delete line 27 and insert:

"(b) Prior to January 1 in the year of the decennial census, the director of the Legislative Coordinating Commission must contract with a consultant who will provide the panel with operational and logistical support. The Legislative Coordinating Commission must assist the panel in hiring additional staff and securing adequate office and meeting space."

Page 14, line 1, after "2030" insert ", and applies to the 2030 redistricting cycle and thereafter"

Page 16, line 19, before "The" insert "(a)"

Page 16, line 28, delete everything after the period

Page 16, delete lines 29 and 30 and insert:

"(b) Prior to January 1 in the year of the decennial census, the director of the Legislative Coordinating Commission must contract with a consultant who will provide the commission with operational and logistical support. The Legislative Coordinating Commission must assist the commission in hiring additional staff and securing adequate office and meeting space."

Page 17, line 2, delete the second "the" and insert "any other"

Page 17, line 3, delete "section 2.036" and insert "law"

Page 18, line 16, after "2030" insert ", and applies to the 2030 redistricting cycle and thereafter"

Page 20, lines 12 and 16, after "2030" insert ", and applies to the 2030 redistricting cycle and thereafter"

Page 20, after line 17, insert:

"ARTICLE 3

CITIZENS ADVISORY REDISTRICTING COMMISSION.

Section 1. [2A.30] REDISTRICTING; DEFINITIONS; ADJUSTMENT OF DATES.

Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) For purposes of this section and section 2A.31, the definitions have the meanings given.

(b) "Applicant pools" means the lists of applicants described in section 2A.31, subdivision 2, paragraph (e).

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(d) "GIS office" means the Geographic Information Services Office of the Legislative Coordinating Commission.

(e) "Largest political party in the state" means the political party whose candidate received the greatest number of votes for legislative seats in the state in the most recent general election.

(f) "Legislative Coordinating Commission" is the entity established in section 3.303.

(g) "Second largest political party in the state" means the political party whose candidate received the second greatest number of votes for legislative seats in the state in the most recent general election.

Subd. 2. Adjustment of dates. If any date prescribed in this chapter falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the date is extended to the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.

Sec. 2. [2A.31] REDISTRICTING COMMISSION.

Subdivision 1. Membership. In each year ending in zero, a Citizens Advisory Redistricting Commission is created to draw the boundaries of legislative and congressional districts in accordance with the principles established in section 2A.32. The redistricting commission consists of 15 members of the public.

Subd. 2. Appointment. (a) The application and appointment process for members of the Citizens Advisory Redistricting Commission shall be the process described in section 15.0597, except as otherwise provided by this section.

(b) By January 1 of each year ending in zero, the secretary of state shall open a widely publicized process and circulate applications in a manner that encourages wide public participation of eligible residents from different regions of the state to apply for membership on the commission. Applications are public data under chapter 13 and shall be made available on the secretary of state's website or a comparable means of communicating with the public. Applications must be received by March 1 of the year ending in zero.

(c) The secretary of state shall design and provide an application form that must clearly state the legal obligations and expectations of potential appointees. Information required of applicants must include but is not limited to:

(1) a statement from applicants affirming they meet the requirements of subdivision 3;

(2) an oath affirming the applicant submits the application declaring the truthfulness of its contents under penalty of perjury;

(3) the applicant's demographic information, including but not limited to gender, race, ethnicity, and year of birth;

(4) the applicant's professional background;

(5) the applicant's past experience working with others to build consensus;

(6) the applicant's level of understanding about Minnesota communities, neighborhoods, geographic regions, or demographics across the state;

(7) a description of the applicant's past political activity;

(8) a list of all political and civic organizations to which the applicant has belonged within the five years prior to the application;

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(9) a statement indicating with which political party the applicant identifies or that the applicant identifies with no party. For purposes of this clause, identifying with a political party means that the applicant is in general agreement with the principles of the party; and

(10) any other information required to determine eligibility to serve on the commission.

(d) The secretary of state must review applications as they are received to ensure that each application is complete and each applicant has signed the oath attesting to the truthfulness of the information contained in the application. No later than March 15 of the year ending in zero, the secretary of state must forward the completed application of each eligible person to the executive director. The secretary of state must not forward any application that is incomplete or any application by a person who has not signed off on the oath attesting to the accuracy of the information contained in the application. If the secretary of state does not forward an application, the secretary of state must notify the applicant that the applicant's application was not forwarded and the reason why.

(e) The Legislative Coordinating Commission executive director shall remove from the applicant pool individuals who do not qualify including:

(1) a person who has not resided in Minnesota for at least one year prior to their application submission or is not eligible to vote;

(2) a current member of the legislature or Congress;

(3) a person under contract with, or who serves as a consultant or staff to, or who has or has had an immediate family relationship with the governor, a member of the legislature, or a member of Congress during the ten years immediately preceding the date of application;

(4) a person who serves or has served during the ten years immediately preceding the date of application as a public official, as defined in section 10A.01, subdivision 35, clauses (1) to (5), (12), (13), (16), (26), and (27); and

(5) a person, or member of the person's immediate family, who is or during the ten years immediately preceding the date of application has:

(i) been appointed to, elected to, or a candidate for state office;

(ii) served as an officer, employee, contractor, or paid consultant of a political party or of the campaign committee of a candidate for elective federal or state office;

(iii) served as an elected or appointed member of a political party state committee, as defined by section 10A.01, subdivision 36, or a delegate to a national convention of a political party;

(iv) registered as a lobbyist, registrant, or client with the federal government under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 as amended or as a state lobbyist or principal with the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board under chapter 10A;

(v) served as paid congressional or legislative staff; or

(vi) been found by the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board to have violated section 10A.27.

For the purposes of this subdivision, a member of a person's immediate family means a sibling, spouse, or parent, including half, step, and in-law relationships. While serving on the commission, commissioners must not campaign for elective office or actively participate in or contribute to a political campaign nor run for federal, state, or local political office for a period of up to ten years after the commission expires.

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(f) By February 15 in the year ending in zero the executive director of the Legislative Coordinating Commission shall appoint a redistricting advisory group consisting of, at a minimum, the executive directors of the Minnesota Latino Affairs Council, Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage, Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, the Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans, the Minnesota Youth Council, the Minnesota Council on Disabilities, and the Minnesota Commission of Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing.

(g) The Redistricting Advisory Group shall serve as advisors to the executive director and must work within the process described in paragraph (i), and subdivision 5, paragraph (a), clause (8), to ensure diversity of applicants throughout the process.

(h) Members of the Redistricting Advisory Group must participate in a nonpartisan manner and serve without predisposition or bias on issues related to the state's representation for redistricting boundaries. The Redistricting Advisory Group must work with the executive director as outlined to foster diversity of applicant pools throughout the process and in their role as experts on matters pertaining to their respective communities. It is not intended that formulas or specific ratios be applied for this purpose.

(i) By April 1 of the year ending in zero, the executive director, in consultation with the Redistricting Advisory Group shall jointly screen and sort the applicants into three applicant pools: one pool for applicants identifying with the largest political party in this state; one pool for applicants identifying with the second largest political party in the state; and one pool for applicants identifying with no political party or a political party that is not the largest or second largest political party in the state. The executive director must review the applicants in each applicant pool and narrow each pool down to 40 applicants based on a review of each applicant's relevant analytical skills, the ability to be impartial, and the ability to promote consensus on the commission and appreciation for Minnesota's diverse demographics, communities, and geography as documented in the application. To the extent practicable, the executive director must ensure that each applicant pool reflects the gender, socioeconomic, age, racial, language, ethnic, and geographic diversity of the state. Each congressional district must be represented by at least two applicants in each applicant pool.

(j) If there is an insufficient number of available applicants to select a 40-applicant pool, then the pool consists of only those applicants who did meet the requirements.

(k) By April 1 in each year ending in zero, the executive director must provide each applicant pool list to the majority leaders and minority leaders of the house of representatives and the senate. By April 15 of each year ending in zero, the majority leaders and minority leaders of the house of representatives and the senate must each select five applicants from their party's list and forward the names of the applicants to the Legislative Coordinating Commission's executive director. The executive director must make the list and applications available to all legislative leaders. In selecting applicants, the executive director or a leader must not select more than one applicant from any congressional district.

(l) By April 29 of each year ending in zero, 12 names must be stricken from the list as follows:

(1) the senate majority leader must strike three applicants from the applicants selected by the senate minority leader;

(2) the senate minority leader must strike three applicants from the applicants selected by the senate majority leader;

(3) the house majority leader must strike three applicants from the applicants selected by the house minority leader; and

(4) the house minority leader must strike three applicants from the applicants selected by the house majority leader.

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(m) The legislative leaders must forward the eight remaining names consisting of four applicants identifying with the largest political party in the state and four applicants identifying with the second largest political party in the state to the executive director. These eight individuals shall serve on the Citizens Advisory Redistricting Commission.

(n) By April 29 of each year ending in zero, the executive director must, by lottery, select four applicants from the pool of 40 applicants who do not identify with a party or identify with a party other than the first or second largest political party described in paragraph (e). Together with the eight individuals selected by the legislative leaders, these twelve individuals shall serve on the Citizens Advisory Redistricting Commission.

(o) No later than May 15 in each year ending in the number zero, the twelve advisory commissioners shall convene and assess the commission's demographic diversity within the twelve members and must review and select six more applicants from the remaining applicants from the pool of 40 applicants originally selected by legislative leadership and appoint six applicants to the commission as follows: two from the remaining pool of applicants identifying with the largest political party in Minnesota, two from the remaining pool of applicants identifying with the second largest political party in Minnesota, and two from the remaining pool of applicants identifying with no political party or with a political party that is not the largest or second largest political party in Minnesota. The six individuals must be approved by at least two-thirds affirmative votes which must include at least two votes of commissioners registered from each of the two largest parties and two votes from commissioners who are not affiliated with either of the two largest political parties in Minnesota. These six new appointees shall be chosen to ensure the Citizens Advisory Redistricting Commission reflects this state's diversity, including but not limited to racial, ethnic, geographic, and gender diversity. However, it is not intended that formulas or specific ratios be applied for this purpose.

(p) The executive director of the Legislative Coordinating Commission shall report the 15 names selected to the secretary of state. These 15 individuals shall serve as members of the Citizens Advisory Redistricting Commission and shall not include more than two commissioners from any one congressional district.

(q) The secretary of state's actions under this subdivision are not subject to chapter 14.

(r) Before serving on the Citizens Advisory Redistricting Commission, every person shall take and subscribe an oath to faithfully perform the duties of that office. The oath must be filed with the secretary of state.

Subd. 3. Eligibility of public members. (a) A person is eligible to serve if the person has been a resident of Minnesota for at least a year at the time of the submission of the application and is not an elected official.

(b) The following persons are not eligible to serve as a commissioner:

(1) a person who is not eligible to vote in the state of Minnesota;

(2) a current member of the legislature or Congress;

(3) a person under contract with, who serves as a consultant or staff to, or who has or has had an immediate family relationship with the governor, a member of the legislature, or a member of Congress during the ten years immediately preceding the date of application;

(5) a person, or member of the person's immediate family, who is or during the ten years immediately preceding the date of application has:

(i) been appointed to, elected to, or a candidate for federal or state office;

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(ii) served as an officer, employee, contractor, or paid consultant of a political party or of the campaign committee of a candidate for elective federal or state office;

(iii) served as an elected or appointed member of a political party state committee, as defined by section 10A.01, subdivision 36, or a delegate to a national convention of a political party;

(v) served as paid congressional or legislative staff; or

(vi) been found by the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board to have violated section 10A.27.

(c) While serving on the Citizens Advisory Redistricting Commission, commissioners must not campaign for elective office or actively participate in or contribute to a political campaign nor run for state or local political office for a period of up to ten years after the Citizens Advisory Redistricting Commission expires.

(d) For the purposes of this subdivision, a member of a person's immediate family means a sibling, spouse, or parent, including half, step, and in-law relationships.

Subd. 4. Removal; filling vacancies. (a) Each commissioner shall serve for the entire term of the commission unless the commissioner is removed or otherwise vacates the office.

(b) A commissioner's position on the Citizens Advisory Redistricting Commission is deemed vacant if the commissioner, having been appointed as a registered elector who is not affiliated with a political party, affiliates with a political party before the Minnesota Legislature has approved a plan pursuant to subdivision 25. A commissioner's position on the Citizens Advisory Redistricting Commission is also deemed vacant if the commissioner, having been affiliated with one of the state's two largest political parties at the time of appointment, affiliates with a different political party or becomes unaffiliated with any political party before the Minnesota Legislature has approved a plan pursuant to subdivision 25.

(c) The removal of an officer from an officer position requires a two-thirds affirmative vote with at least one commissioner identifying with the largest political party in the state, one commissioner identifying with the second largest political party in the state, and one commissioner identifying with no political party or with a political party that is not the largest or second largest in the state.

(d) If the basis for the commissioner's removal is the commissioner's refusal to vote as part of a collective effort to disrupt the process or vote of the commission, that member or members may be removed after a finding by the chair as described in this section and a two-thirds vote of those commissioners present.

(e) Removal of a member takes place immediately after a finding by the chair and must be by a two-thirds vote of all members of the advisory commission, including at least one member identifying with the largest political party in the state, one member identifying with the second largest political party in the state, and one member identifying with no political party or with a political party that is not the largest or second largest in the state.

(f) After notice and a hearing, the advisory commission may also remove a commissioner for malfeasance or nonfeasance during the term of service in the performance of the duties of the advisory commission, or for missing three consecutive meetings. After the second consecutive missed meeting and before the next meeting, the chair or a designee must notify the commissioner in writing that the member may be removed for missing the next meeting. The definitions in section 211C.01 apply to this subdivision.

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(g) The chair must submit a written notice to the Legislative Coordinating Commission executive director stating the grounds that another member's office should be declared vacant under this subdivision. This written notice shall: (1) be dated and signed; and (2) provide a detailed factual basis in support of the allegations causing the removal of another member. The factual basis shall include the specific facts and factual foundation on which the removal is based. Supporting documentation, if any, shall be included.

(h) Any vacancy on the advisory commission, including one that occurs due to death, mental incapacity, resignation, criminal conviction of a serious crime, removal, failure to meet the qualifications of appointment, refusal or inability to accept an appointment, or having been found to have participated in a communication prohibited by subdivision 20 or 21 or conduct prohibited by subdivision 22, or otherwise, must be filled as soon as possible, but no later than seven days after the vacancy occurred, by the executive director from the designated pool of eligible applicants for that commissioner's position and in the same manner as the originally chosen commissioner, except that no commissioner chosen to fill a vacancy would be bypassed for appointment if all congressional districts are represented by at least one commissioner. If no remaining finalists described in the same pool under subdivision 2, paragraph (i), are available for service, the secretary of state shall open the application process again and the executive director shall establish a new list of applicants, as provided in subdivision 2.

Subd. 5. Duties. Each commissioner shall perform their duties in a manner that is impartial and reinforces public confidence in the integrity of the redistricting process. Commissioners must disclose the presence of a conflict of interest, or raise a potential conflict of interest when the agenda item is called, prior to the start of discussion or deliberation. In addition to other duties prescribed by law, the advisory commission shall:

(1) attend nonpartisan redistricting training held by a nationally recognized nonpartisan organization or the Legislative Coordinating Commission;

(2) attend training on the Minnesota Data Practices Act and Open Meetings Act;

(3) determine its own rules and order. Within ten weeks of being established, the Citizens Advisory Redistricting Commission must adopt administrative rules to govern the commission's process. The rules must be adopted at an open meeting, with advance notice of the meeting, and members of the public must be provided with an opportunity to provide comment on the rules. The procedures and rules referenced in this subdivision are not subject to chapter 14 or section 14.386.

A member who has a conflict between a personal interest and the public interest in the procurement process of securing staff, consultants, general counsel or any other professional services, shall fully disclose to the commission in writing as soon as they learn of the potential conflict of interest the nature of the conflict. A member shall not participate in the discussion or deliberation or vote upon any matter if a conflict exists;

(4) adopt procedures and rules to carry out the provisions of this section and any laws enacted by the legislature, including the procurement of professional services such as GIS, general counsel, and other subject matter expert staff. These procedures and rules are not subject to chapter 14 or section 14.386;

(5) act as the legislature's recipient of the final redistricting data and other files relevant to redistricting from the United States Census Bureau;

(6) comply with requirements to disclose and preserve public records, as specified in the Data Practices Act, chapter 13, and section 138.17;

(7) hold open meetings and public hearings throughout the state pursuant to the Open Meetings Law, chapter 13D;

(8) work with the Redistricting Advisory Group to host a minimum of eight statewide informational town halls at community locations most likely to be known by individuals living in the community and at a time most likely to reasonably yield the highest attendance, allowing for basic information regarding the role of the advisory commission, how commission members were selected, and why community member participation matters in the redistricting process;

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(9) provide public notice at least seven days in advance of any public meeting or public hearing. The notice and agenda must be posted on the commission's website and published in local news sources. The public notice shall also be disseminated leveraging social media, media frequently used by disenfranchised Minnesotans, or other community-based communication channels. The advisory commission may also partner with community-based nonpartisan organizations in an effort to more widely disseminate the notice to directly impacted communities. The notice and agenda must be provided in all languages required for voting materials under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, United States Code, title 52, section 10503, in the congressional district in which the public meeting is scheduled;

(10) publish a draft agenda at least 72 hours before each public meeting or hearing;

(11) prepare and publish a report before any public meeting or hearing and no later than ten weeks after all members of the advisory commission are appointed that describes the commission's general priorities and intentions for utilizing redistricting criteria in its decision-making process, including a discussion on how the commission will balance competing requirements;

(12) adopt a schedule for interested persons to submit proposed plans and to respond to plans proposed by others. The redistricting commission shall also adopt standards to govern the format of plans submitted. Adoption of the schedule and standards under this subdivision is not subject to chapter 14 or section 14.386. The advisory commission must post submitted plans to its website as soon as practicable;

(13) subject to subdivisions 20 and 21, provide direction to commission staff on drawing maps;

(14) subject to subdivisions 20 and 21, review and direct modifications of maps to commission staff;

(15) prepare and publish reports on the following:

(i) all plans discussed by the full advisory commission, including all publicly submitted plans and draft plans;

(ii) a summary of all public input received in each comment period;

(iii) a summary of the data the advisory commission used to create those plans;

(iv) analysis of the maps using redistricting metrics; and

(v) any other information that provides the basis on which the advisory commission made decisions to achieve compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements;

(16) make reasonable efforts to schedule hearings in the evenings, on weekends, and at other times that most residents in that region are able to attend;

(17) whenever possible, use technology that allows for real-time virtual participation and feedback for all hearings. All audiovisual recordings of the advisory commission public meetings and public hearings must be maintained on the commission's website indefinitely;

(18) make reasonable efforts to make available translation and interpreter services for limited English-speaking individuals and those needing accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The redistricting commission may contract with an entity that provides interpreter services through telephonic and video remote technologies; and

(19) provide notices of the availability of both plans and reports in all languages required for voting materials under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1964, United States Code, title 52, section 10503, and as required for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act for each congressional district.

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Subd. 6. Rules of order. Advisory commission meetings shall be conducted according to the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order, subject to any procedures to the contrary set forth in these rules, applicable law, or such other rules adopted by the commission.

Subd. 7. Quorum. (a) A quorum must be present to conduct the business of the advisory commission meetings and hold public hearings. The quorum shall consist of twelve members, including at least one member affiliated with each of the major parties and one nonaffiliated member.

(b) If there is not a quorum due to a collective effort by one or more commissioners to disrupt the work, process, or vote of the commission, a quorum consists of the majority of commissioners. The requirement for at least one member from each majority party and one nonaffiliated member is not applicable under this circumstance.

Subd. 8. Minutes. Minutes of all meetings, including votes on all official actions taken at those meetings, shall be kept by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. All decisions of the advisory commission shall be recorded, and the record of its decisions shall be readily available to any member of the public as required by law and shall be provided without charge.

Subd. 9. Journal of proceedings. An account of all proceedings and the public record of the advisory commission shall be kept by the Legislative Coordinating Commission and shall constitute the official record of the advisory commission and be posted to the commission's website.

Subd. 10. Right of floor. Any member desiring to speak shall be recognized by the chair, or vice-chair when the chair is not present, and shall confine their remarks to one subject under consideration or to be considered.

Subd. 11. Right to general counsel. The Citizens Advisory Redistricting Commission has a right to retain general counsel. The general counsel of the advisory commission shall be experienced and knowledgeable in the area of election law and voting rights and attend all meetings of the commission unless excused. The general counsel shall, upon request, give an opinion, either written or oral, on questions of law. The general counsel may make recommendations to the commission and shall have the right to take part in all public discussions of the commission, but shall have no vote. General counsel shall act as parliamentarian of the commission and serve as its designated data practices act responsible authority in lieu of the executive director.

Subd. 12. Voting. (a) Except as otherwise provided in these rules or by law, administrative actions including calling to order, adjourning, scheduling hearings, and other such actions shall require the approval of a majority of commissioners entitled to vote. The vote is required for the following actions.

(b) A majority of the appointed commissioners must approve rules and procedural decisions.

(c) Election of the chair and vice-chair requires a two-thirds affirmative vote with at least one commissioner identifying with the largest political party in the state, one commissioner identifying with the second largest political party in the state, and one commissioner identifying with no political party or with a political party that is not the largest or second largest in the state.

(d) Adoption of the final plan for submission to the Minnesota Legislature and the adoption of a revised plan after a plan is returned to the advisory commission from the Minnesota Legislature require the affirmative vote of two-thirds of commissioners with at least one commissioner identifying with the largest political party in the state, one commissioner identifying with the second largest political party in the state, and one commissioner identifying with no political party or with a political party that is not the largest or second largest in the state.

Subd. 13. Duty to vote; abstaining. (a) Commissioners present at a meeting shall vote on every matter before the commission, unless otherwise excused or prohibited from voting as follows:

(1) a commissioner may abstain from voting if the commissioner:

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(i) has a conflict of interest, as set forth in subdivision 5, paragraph (a), or as defined by law. An individual commissioner shall disclose the presence of a conflict of interest or raise a potential conflict of interest when the agenda item is called, prior to the start of discussion or deliberation. Should a conflict of interest become clear during the discussion, the commissioner shall raise the existence of an actual or potential conflict at that time. An individual commissioner may seek the opinion of the general counsel with experience and expertise in the area of election law and voting rights on whether a conflict exists. This opinion shall not be binding on the commission. The Citizens Advisory Redistricting Commission shall decide, by majority vote of commissioners present, whether a conflict of interest exists. A vote may be tabled, if necessary, to obtain the opinion of the general counsel. A commissioner with a conflict of interest is prohibited from participating in any discussion, debate, or decision on that issue; or

(ii) lacks sufficient information about the issue to be decided. If a commissioner abstains for this reason, they shall state for the record their intention to abstain and the reasons for doing so prior to the vote. The abstaining commissioner shall not be restricted or prohibited from participating in any discussion or debate on the issue; and

(2) if any commissioner abstains from voting, a roll call vote shall be required on that issue. The reasons for the abstention shall be entered into the minutes of the meeting at which the vote is taken and be part of the official record.

(b) The right to vote is limited to the commissioners present at the time the vote is taken. Voting by proxy is prohibited.

(d) Prior to calling for a vote, the chair shall state the question being voted upon.

Subd. 14. Manner of voting. Except as otherwise provided in these rules or by law, voting shall be by a two‑thirds affirmative vote using voice vote, roll call, or show of hands. Roll call votes shall be taken when required in this section or by law, at the request of any commissioner, or when the chair cannot determine the results of a voice vote.

Subd. 15. Chair and vice-chair. (a) The Citizens Advisory Redistricting Commission must elect a chair and vice-chair from among its members by a vote under subdivision 12, paragraph (c). The chair and vice-chair shall not self-identify as belonging to the same political party.

(b) The nomination and election of the chair occurs first and the vice-chair occurs second.

(c) All candidates must be given an equal amount of time to speak in support of their candidacy, to be followed by a period of questions and answers.

(d) The chair shall:

(1) call to order and preside at all meetings;

(2) preserve order and decorum and may speak to points of order in preference to other commissioners;

(3) decide all questions arising under this parliamentary authority in consultation with the general counsel, subject to appeal and reversal by a majority of the commissioners present;

(4) enforce rules of procedure;

(5) perform any other administrative or agenda duties as directed by the advisory commission;

(6) have all the same rights as other commissioners with respect to procedural matters, debate, and voting except that the chair shall not vote on the appeal of a parliamentary ruling by the chair;

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(7) approve expenditures associated with the commission for any individual expenditure in excess of $5,000;

(8) when both the chair and vice-chair are absent, the chair may designate another of its commissioners to serve as acting chair during such absence or disability; and

(9) establish committees and subcommittees by a majority vote of the commission with the support of at least one vote from a member identifying with the largest political party in the state, one vote from a member identifying with the second largest political party in the state, and one vote from a member identifying with no political party or with a political party that is not the largest or second largest in the state.

(e) The vice-chair shall perform the duties of the chair when the chair is unavailable, except as otherwise provided by law. The vice-chair shall act in the capacity of the chair in the chair's absence. The vice-chair shall help facilitate group discussion on items before the advisory commission. The vice-chair is also responsible for other duties as designated by the chair.

Subd. 16. Secretary. The executive director, or their designee, is secretary to the advisory commission without vote, and in that capacity shall keep the official record of all proceedings of the commission and furnish, under the direction of the commission, all technical services that the commission deems necessary. The duties of the secretary shall also include:

(1) facilitating the process for the selection of commissioners pursuant to subdivision 2, paragraphs (e) to (p), and replacement of commissioners pursuant to subdivision 4, paragraph (h);

(2) issuing a call convening the advisory commission by January 1st in the year of the federal decennial census;

(3) publishing the redistricting plan for each type of district adopted under subdivision 25 within 30 days of the adoption of the plan. This publication shall include the plan and the material reports, reference materials, and data used in drawing it, including any programming information used to produce and test the plan. The published materials shall be such that an independent person is able to replicate the conclusion without any modification of any of the published materials;

(4) maintaining a public record of all proceedings of the advisory commission and publishing and distributing each plan and required documentation. An adopted redistricting plan shall become law upon submission to the secretary of state absent any legal action resulting in a court finding constitutional violations and ordering new maps be drawn; and

(5) taking and maintaining minutes of all advisory commission meetings including votes on all official actions taken at those meetings. All decisions of the commission shall be recorded, and the record of its decisions shall be readily available to any member of the public as required by law and shall be provided without charge.

Subd. 17. Orientation and training. (a) Orientation for members of the advisory commission shall be coordinated by the Legislative Coordinating Commission.

(b) Commissioners shall receive nonpartisan orientation, ongoing education, and training on the purposes and activities of the advisory commission. Information may be presented in a manner most convenient or useful to the commission including the use of interactive or subject-matter expert presentations. Training should include insights from other states operating under advisory citizens commissions.

(c) Orientation shall be coordinated by nonpartisan Legislative Coordinating Commission staff and must be completed within four weeks of the commission being formed.

Subd. 18. Employment of personnel. The advisory commission shall be compensated as prescribed in law. The Legislative Coordination Commission must provide the commission with the services of nonpartisan experts, consultants, and support staff, as necessary to carry out its duties pursuant to this section.

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Subd. 19. Public hearings in diverse state regions. (a) Prior to adopting a legislative or congressional districting plan, the advisory commission must hold a minimum of 16 public hearings throughout the state, with at least eight hearings held before adopting preliminary drafts of legislative or congressional district plans. The primary purpose of the first eight public hearings is to request public input on how to define communities of interest and to provide an opportunity for public comment from residents of that part of the state. The commission must make reasonable efforts to schedule hearings in the evenings, on weekends, and at other times that most residents of that region are able to attend.

(b) By February 15 of each year ending in one, the advisory commission must hold at least eight public hearings in diverse regions of the state, including southern Minnesota, central Minnesota, Northern Minnesota, and the Twin Cities Metro Area, before adopting preliminary drafts of legislative or congressional district plans. The primary purpose of these first public hearings in each location is to request advice on how to define communities of interest and to provide an opportunity for public testimony from residents of that community. The commission must make reasonable efforts to schedule hearings in the evenings, on weekends, and at other times that most residents from that region are able to attend.

(c) After completing the first round of public hearings to get public input on communities of interest, the advisory commission must publish on its website preliminary drafts of the legislative and congressional district plans. The commission also must publish the reports for each preliminary draft prior to hearings discussing that draft. The advisory commission must allow the public at least 14 days to submit comments to the commission after publication. After those 14 days, the commission must then hold at least one additional public hearing to allow for open public input and comment. Nonpartisan GIS experts, consultants, and support staff shall be present to hear and consider public comment on the proposed plans. The commission may require its general counsel to attend.

(d) The advisory commission must make reasonable efforts to allow the public to submit written testimony prior to a hearing and make copies of that testimony available to all commissioners and the public prior to and at the hearings.

Subd. 20. Internal communications. (a) The advisory commission may designate one or more commission staff to communicate with commissioners regarding administrative matters and may define the scope of the permitted communication. The designation must be announced at the next public hearing following the designation.

(b) A commissioner must not direct, request, suggest, or recommend to staff an interpretation of a districting principle or a change to a district boundary, except during an open meeting of the commission. Communication between retained counsel and members of the commission or the designated commission staff does not violate the provisions of this section.

Subd. 21. External communications. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), commissioners and staff must not communicate with anyone outside the commission regarding the content of a plan, except at an open meeting of the commission or when soliciting or receiving written communications regarding a plan that is the subject of a public hearing.

(b) The following external communications are expressly permitted:

(1) a communication of general information about the commission, proceedings of the commission, or redistricting, including questions or requests for information and responses to or from commission staff;

(2) testimony or documents submitted by a person for use at a public hearing;

(3) a report submitted under subdivision 5, paragraph (a), clause (11); and

(4) a communication required by chapter 13 or 13D.

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Subd. 22. Prohibitions on gifts and gratuities. The advisory commission, individual commissioners, staff, attorneys, experts, and consultants may not directly or indirectly solicit or accept any gift or loan of money, goods, services, or other thing of value greater than $5 for the benefit of any person or organization, which may influence the manner in which the individual commissioner, staff, attorney, expert, or consultant performs their duties.

Subd. 23. Reports of improper activity. (a) Advisory commission staff shall report to the commission any attempt to exert improper influence over the staff in drafting plans.

(b) A commissioner or commission staff shall report to the advisory commission chair and vice-chair any prohibited communication. The report must include a copy of a written communication or a written summary of an oral communication.

(c) A report under this subdivision must be made no later than three business days after the attempt to exert improper influence or the prohibited communication, or before the next meeting of the commission, whichever is earlier. If special circumstances make this requirement impracticable, the report must be made at the following meeting of the commission.

Subd. 24. Data used. (a) The advisory commission shall use census data representing the entire population of this state to draw congressional and legislative districts. Except when required by law or for the purposes of drawing districts in compliance with provisions of state or federal law, citizen voting age or citizen population must not be used as the method to calculate population equality. The commission may also consider demographic trend data provided by the Minnesota state demographer and relevant election data.

(b) The advisory commission shall use population data that reflects incarcerated persons at their last known residence before incarceration.

Subd. 25. Deadlines. (a) After completing the public hearings required by subdivision 19, but by May 1 of each year ending in one, the advisory commission shall submit plans and its reports to the legislature for legislative and congressional districts. Each plan must be accompanied by a report summarizing information and testimony received by the redistricting commission in the course of the hearings and include any comments and conclusions the advisory commission deems appropriate on the information and testimony received at the hearings or otherwise presented. To submit a plan to the legislature, the advisory commission must approve the plan by an affirmative vote of twelve members or more, including at least one member identifying with the largest political party in the state, one member identifying with the second largest political party in the state, and one member identifying with no political party or with a political party that is not the largest or second largest in the state. When the advisory commission approves a plan, the plan and its reports must be published to the advisory commission's website.

(b) The legislature intends that a bill be introduced to enact each plan received from the advisory commission and that the bill be brought to a vote within one week in either the senate or the house of representatives under a procedure or rule permitting no amendment. The legislature further intends that the bill be brought to a vote in the second house within one week after final passage in the first house.

(c) If the secretary of the senate or chief clerk of the house of representatives notifies the advisory commission that the first plan has failed, or the governor vetoes the first plan, the commission shall submit a second plan within two weeks after it receives the notice. If the legislature has adjourned the regular session in the year ending in one before the commission submits a second plan, and no special session is called to consider the second plan, then the commission must submit the second plan to the legislature at the opening of its regular session in the year ending in two. The legislature intends that the second plan be considered by the legislature under the same procedure provided for a first plan under paragraph (b).

(d) If the secretary of the senate or the chief clerk of the house of representatives notifies the advisory commission that a second plan has failed, or the governor vetoes a second plan, the commission shall submit a third plan within two weeks after it receives the notice. If the legislature has adjourned the regular session in the year

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ending in one, before the commission submits a third plan, and there is no special session called to consider the third plan, then the commission must submit the third plan to the legislature prior to the opening of its regular session in the year ending in two. The legislature intends that the third plan be considered by the legislature under the same procedure provided for the first and second plans under paragraph (b) whether it is being considered during the regular or a special session with the exception that amendments by the legislature may be proposed.

(e) If the advisory commission cannot reach an agreement on a plan for any reason, the commission shall use the following procedure to adopt a plan for that type of district:

(1) each commissioner may submit one proposed plan for each type of district to the full commission for consideration;

(2) each commissioner shall rank the plans submitted according to preference. Each plan shall be assigned a point value inverse to its ranking among the number of choices, giving the lowest ranked plan one point and the highest ranked plan a point value equal to the number of plans submitted; and

(3) the advisory commission shall adopt the plan receiving the highest total points, that is also ranked among the top half of plans by at least two commissioners not affiliated with the party of the commissioner submitting the plan or, in the case of a plan submitted by nonaffiliated commissioners, is ranked among the top half of plans by at least two commissioners affiliated with a major party. If plans are tied for the highest point total, the executive director shall by lottery select the final plan from those plans.

(f) If the legislature and governor have not approved a plan by October 1 of the year ending in one, then the advisory commission must submit a map approved by the commission to the Minnesota Supreme Court for review for adherence to state constitution and statutes.

(g) If the legislature and governor have neither rejected the commission plans three times, nor approved the commission plans by the statutory required date for plan approval as provided in section 204B.14, and the court has found the commission plan to meet all legal requirements, then the court shall order implementation of the commission plan in the absence of a legislative plan.

(h) Final approval of all plans, whether enacted by the legislature or as provided by court order, must take place no later than the date provided in section 204B.14, subdivision 1a.

(i) Notwithstanding subdivision 30, the established advisory commission must complete its activity by October 1 in each year ending in one. Upon final approval of the advisory commission's adopted plan by the legislature and governor, the plan must be communicated to the secretary of state. The plan becomes effective for the following election upon filing with the secretary of state. The commission must also publish the adopted plans and the related reports on the redistricting commission's website.

Subd. 26. Activity and evaluation report. Within 30 days of the enactment into law or adoption by court order of both a legislative plan and a congressional plan, the advisory commission must submit a report to the chief clerk of the house of representatives, the secretary of the senate, the majority and minority leaders of each house of the legislature, and the governor. At a minimum, the report must include a summary of the commission's work, including the information required in subdivision 5, clause (15), and any recommended changes to laws affecting redistricting. The report must also inform the legislature if the commission determines that funds or other resources provided for the operation of the commission were inadequate. A commissioner who voted against a redistricting plan may submit a dissenting report, which shall be issued with the commission's report. The commission must publish the report on its website.

Subd. 27. Criminal liability as public officers. Members of the advisory commission exercise the functions of a public officer for the purposes of sections 609.415 to 609.4751.

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Subd. 28. Data. The advisory commission is subject to chapter 13, except that a plan is not public data until it has been submitted to the advisory commission for its consideration.

Subd. 29. Lobbyist registration. Action by the redistricting commission is administrative action for the purposes of section 10A.01, subdivisions 2 and 21.

Subd. 30. Expiration. (a) The advisory commission expires 45 days after:

(1) both a legislative and a congressional redistricting plan have been enacted into law or adopted by court order; and

(2) any legal challenges to the plans have been resolved.

(b) If a court enjoins the use of a plan after the advisory commission expires, the court enjoining the plan may direct a new commission to be appointed under this section to draft a remedial plan for presentation to the legislature in accordance with deadlines established by the court's order.

Sec. 3. [2A.32] REDISTRICTING PRINCIPLES.

Subdivision 1. Districting principles. The prohibitions and principles in this section apply to both legislative and congressional districts.

Subd. 2. Prohibitions(a) Districts must not be drawn to violate the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments of the United States Constitution or the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended.

(b) Districts must not be drawn to purposefully favor or disfavor a candidate or incumbent.

(c) Districts must not be drawn using voter registration, voter turnout, voting history, or party preference, including participation in the presidential nominating primary, general election, voting patterns, and primary voting patterns, except for the purposes of verifying the compliance of maps with the requirements of this section and of issuing the reports required by section 2A.23.

(d) Districts must not be drawn using the location of incumbents' or candidates' residences.

(e) Districts must not be drawn using data subject to reporting or regulation under chapter 10A; section 201.091, subdivision 4a; United States Code, title 52, subtitle III; or United States Code, title 26, subtitle H.

(f) Districts must not be drawn with the effect of unduly favoring or disfavoring any political party. Districts shall be subjected to a test of partisan fairness using the standard of proportionality as the benchmark for fairness. Using four recent statewide elections, any proposed Congressional or legislative plan must be close to achieving major-party seat share proportional to the corresponding share of the popular vote in at least three out of the four contests. The standard of closeness is one seat for Congressional contests and seven percentage points for legislative contests. If a plan fails to meet this standard, it triggers a rebuttable presumption of excessive partisan advantage. This may be rebutted if a court determines that the degree of disproportionality was necessary in order to reasonably balance the rules and criteria in effect for redistricting.

Subd. 3. Priority of principles. Districts must be drawn in accordance with the principles in this section. If districts cannot be drawn fully in accordance with the principles, a districting plan must give priority to those principles in the order in which they are listed, except when doing so would violate federal or state law.

Subd. 4. Population equality. (a) Each congressional district must be as nearly equal in population as practicable.

(b) Each legislative district must be substantially equal in population. The population of a legislative district must not deviate by more than plus or minus five percent from the population of the ideal district.

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Subd. 5. Minority representation. (a) Districts must not dilute or diminish the equal opportunity of racial, ethnic, and language minorities to participate in the political process and to elect candidates of their choice, whether alone or in coalition with others.

(b) Districts must provide racial minorities and language minorities who constitute less than a voting-age majority of a district with an equal opportunity to substantially influence the outcome of an election.

Subd. 6. Preservation of Native Nations. The reservation lands of a federally recognized Native Nation must be preserved to the extent practicable. Discontiguous portions of a federally recognized Native Nation's reservation lands must be included in the same district and must not be divided more than necessary to meet constitutional requirements.

Subd. 7. Communities of interest. Districts must minimize the division of identifiable communities of interest. A community of interest may include a racial, ethnic, or linguistic group or any group with shared experiences and concerns, including but not limited to geographic, governmental, regional, social, cultural, historic, socioeconomic, occupational, trade, environmental, or transportation interests. Communities of interest shall not include relationships with political parties, incumbents, or candidates.

Subd. 8. Convenience and contiguity. Each district must be convenient and contiguous. A district is convenient if it allows reasonable ease of travel within the district. Contiguity by water is sufficient if the water is not a serious obstacle to travel within the district. A district with areas that touch only at a point is not contiguous.

Subd. 9. Nesting. A representative district must not be divided in the formation of a senate district.

Subd. 10. Political subdivisions. Districts must minimize the division of counties, cities, and towns except when (1) the division occurs because a portion of a city or town is not contiguous with another portion of the same city or town, or (2) despite the division, the known population of any affected county, city, or town remains wholly located within a single district.

Subd. 11. Compactness. Districts must be reasonably compact. More than one measure must be used to evaluate compactness of districts.

Subd. 12. Natural geographic boundaries. Districts must be drawn to respect natural geographic boundaries to the extent possible, including bodies of water, mountain ranges, and other significant geological and topographic features.

Subd. 13. Numbering. (a) Congressional district numbers must begin with district one in the southeast corner of the state and end with the district with the highest number in the northeast corner of the state.

(b) Legislative districts must be numbered in a regular series, beginning with house of representatives district 1A in the northwest corner of the state and proceeding across the state from west to east, north to south. In a county that includes more than one whole senate district, the districts must be numbered consecutively.

Subd. 14. Additional principles. The advisory commission established in section 2A.20 may adopt additional principles by a two-thirds vote, but the additional principles must not be prioritized above the principles in the Constitution of Minnesota or in this section.

Subd. 15. Severability. The provisions of this section are severable. If any provision of this section or its application is held to be invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions of this section, which shall be given the maximum possible effect in the absence of the invalid provision.

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Sec. 4. [2A.33] LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COMMISSION; REDISTRICTING.

Subdivision 1. Administrative and professional support. The Legislative Coordinating Commission shall provide administrative, professional, and support services to the commission established in section 2A.31. The responsibilities assigned to the Legislative Coordinating Commission executive director may be implemented through a process or delegation to an individual responsible to the executive director to carry out the assigned activities.

Subd. 2. Data used. (a) The geographic areas and population counts used in maps, tables, and legal descriptions of legislative and congressional districts considered by the legislature and the redistricting commission must be those used by the GIS Office. The population counts shall be the block population counts provided to the state under Public Law 94-171 after each decennial census, subject to correction of any errors acknowledged by the United States Census Bureau.

(b) Nothing in this subdivision prohibits the use of additional data, except as provided by sections 2A.31 and 2A.32.

Subd. 3. Publication; consideration of plans. A plan must not be finalized until the plan's block equivalency file has been submitted to the GIS Office in a form prescribed by the GIS Office. The block equivalency file must show the district to which each census block has been assigned. The GIS Office shall publish each plan submitted to it on the GIS Office website.

Subd. 4. Reports. Publication of a plan shall include the reports described as follows:

(1) a population equality report that lists each district in the plan, its population as the total number of persons, and deviations from the ideal as both the number of persons and as a percentage of the population. The report must also show the populations of the largest and smallest districts and the overall range of deviations of districts;

(2) a minority voting-age population report that lists for each district the voting age population of each racial, ethnic, or language minority and the total minority voting age population, according to the categories recommended by the United States Department of Justice. The report must also specify each district with 30 percent or more total minority population;

(3) a contiguity report that lists each district that is noncontiguous either because two areas of a district do not touch or because they are linked by a point;

(4) if a plan preserves a community of interest, a communities of interest report that includes maps of the plan with a layer identifying the census blocks within each preserved community of interest and includes a description of the research process used to identify each community of interest. The report must also list each district to which a community of interest has been assigned, the number of communities of interest that are split, and the number of times communities of interest were split;

(5) a political subdivision and Native Nation reservation splits report that lists each split of a county, city, township, federally recognized Native Nation reservation, unorganized territory, and precinct, and the district to which each portion of a split division is assigned. The report also must show the number of subdivisions split and the number of times a subdivision is split;

(6) a plan components report that lists for each district the names and populations of the counties within it and, if a county is split between or among districts, the names and populations of the portion of the split county and each of the split county's whole or partial cities, townships, unorganized territories, and precincts within each district;

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(7) a measures of compactness report that lists for each district the results of the multiple measures of compactness, including but not limited to Reock, Polsby-Popper, Minimum Convex Hull, Population Polygon, Population Circle, Ehrenburg, Perimeter, and Length-Width measures. The report must also state for each district the sum of the district's perimeter and the mean of the measurements. The report may list additional tests of compactness that are accepted in political science and statistics literature; and

(8) a partisanship report that lists multiple measures of partisan symmetry. The report may list additional tests of partisan bias that are accepted in political science and statistics literature.

Sec. 5. EFFECTIVE DATE.

This article is effective January 1, 2025, if the constitutional amendments proposed in article 1 are not ratified."

Correct the title numbers accordingly

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on State and Local Government Finance and Policy.

The report was adopted.

Vang from the Committee on Agriculture Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4625, A bill for an act relating to environment; requiring a report on state agency nitrogen fertilizer purchases and establishing reduction goal; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 116.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy.

The report was adopted.

Klevorn from the Committee on State and Local Government Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4691, A bill for an act relating to local government; providing that the state shall indemnify Ramsey County and Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority for excess liability resulting from rail-related incidents occurring at Union Depot in the city of St. Paul; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 383A.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 1, line 7, delete "RAILROAD MONEY" and insert "UNION DEPOT LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION"

Page 1, line 11, delete "state" and insert "Metropolitan Council"

Amend the title as follows:

Page 1, line 2, delete "state" and insert "Metropolitan Council"

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Transportation Finance and Policy.

The report was adopted.

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Stephenson from the Committee on Commerce Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4717, A bill for an act relating to commerce; defining terms relating to virtual currency; adding additional disclosure requirements for virtual currency transactions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 53B.69, by adding subdivisions; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 53B.

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

The report was adopted.

Freiberg from the Committee on Elections Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4728, A bill for an act relating to elections; requiring the commissioner of revenue to establish an online system to claim the political contribution refund; amending the political contribution refund program to allow for electronic information transfer between the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board and the Department of Revenue; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 10A.02, subdivision 11b; 10A.322, subdivision 4; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 290.06, subdivision 23.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

"Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.02, subdivision 11b, is amended to read:

Subd. 11b. Data privacy related to electronic reporting system. (a) The board may develop and maintain systems to enable treasurers to enter and store electronic records online for the purpose of complying with this chapter. Data entered into such systems by treasurers or their authorized agents is not government data under chapter 13 and may not be accessed or used by the board for any purpose without the treasurer's written consent. Data from such systems that has been submitted to the board as a filed report is government data under chapter 13.

(b) To the extent necessary to administer the refund under section 290.06, subdivision 23, the board may access or use data entered and stored in an electronic reporting system and share the data with the commissioner of revenue. Data accessed, used, or maintained by the board under this paragraph is private data on individuals, as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 12.

EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective January 1, 2026.

Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.322, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4. Refund receipt forms; penalty. (a) The board must make available to a political party on request and to any candidate for whom an agreement under this section is effective, ~~a supply of~~ official electronic refund ~~receipt forms~~ receipts that state in boldface type that:

(1) a contributor who is given a receipt form is eligible to claim a refund as provided in section 290.06, subdivision 23; and

(2) if the contribution is to a candidate, that the candidate has signed an agreement to limit campaign expenditures as provided in this section.

~~The forms must provide duplicate copies of the receipt to be attached to the contributor's claim.~~ A receipt must only be issued for a contribution of $10 or more. Each receipt must include a unique receipt validation number that allows the commissioner of revenue to verify the information on the receipt with the Campaign Finance Board.

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(b) At least once a week, the board must provide the commissioner of revenue a receipt validation report. For each contribution reported to the board during the week, the report must include:

(1) the date and amount of the contribution;

(2) the name and address of the contributor;

(3) the name and campaign identification number of the party or candidate that received the contribution; and

(4) the receipt validation number assigned to the contribution.

~~(b)~~ (c) The willful issuance of an official refund receipt form ~~or a facsimile of one~~ to any of the candidate's contributors by a candidate or treasurer of a candidate who did not sign an agreement under this section is subject to a civil penalty of up to $3,000 imposed by the board.

~~(c)~~ (d) The willful issuance of an official refund receipt form ~~or a facsimile~~ to an individual not eligible to claim a refund under section 290.06, subdivision 23, is subject to a civil penalty of up to $3,000 imposed by the board.

~~(d)~~ (e) A violation of paragraph ~~(b)~~ (c) or ~~(c)~~ (d) is a misdemeanor.

(f) A receipt validation report and a receipt validation number prepared pursuant to this section are private data on individuals, as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 12.

EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective for contributions made after December 31, 2025.

Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 290.06, subdivision 23, is amended to read:

Subd. 23. Refund of contributions to political parties and candidates. (a) A taxpayer may claim a refund equal to the amount of the taxpayer's contributions made in the calendar year to candidates and to a political party. The maximum total refund per calendar year for an individual must not exceed $75 and for a married couple, filing jointly, must not exceed $150. The commissioner must not issue a refund, whether in one payment or in aggregate, to a taxpayer that exceeds the maximum refund amounts specified in this subdivision. A refund of a contribution is allowed only if the taxpayer files a form required by the commissioner and attaches to the form a copy of an official refund receipt form issued by the candidate or party and signed by the candidate, the treasurer of the candidate's principal campaign committee, or the chair or treasurer of the party unit, after the contribution was received. The receipt forms must be numbered, and the data on the receipt that are not public must be made available to the campaign finance and public disclosure board upon its request claim using the electronic filing system authorized in paragraph (h). The claim must include one or more unique receipt validation numbers from receipts issued pursuant to section 10A.322, subdivision 4. A claim must be filed with the commissioner no sooner than January 1 of the calendar year in which the contribution was made and no later than April 15 of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the contribution was made. ~~A taxpayer may file only one claim per calendar year.~~ A claim must be for a minimum of $10. Amounts paid by the commissioner after June 15 of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the contribution was made must include interest at the rate specified in section 270C.405.

(b) No refund is allowed under this subdivision for a contribution to a candidate unless the candidate:

(1) has signed an agreement to limit campaign expenditures as provided in section 10A.322;

(2) is seeking an office for which voluntary spending limits are specified in section 10A.25; and

(3) has designated a principal campaign committee.

This subdivision does not limit the campaign expenditures of a candidate who does not sign an agreement but accepts a contribution for which the contributor improperly claims a refund.

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(c) For purposes of this subdivision, "political party" means a major political party as defined in section 200.02, subdivision 7, or a minor political party qualifying for inclusion on the income tax or property tax refund form under section 10A.31, subdivision 3a.

A "major party" or "minor party" includes the aggregate of that party's organization within each house of the legislature, the state party organization, and the party organization within congressional districts, counties, legislative districts, municipalities, and precincts.

"Candidate" means a candidate as defined in section 10A.01, subdivision 10, except a candidate for judicial office.

"Contribution" means a gift of money.

(d) The commissioner shall make copies of the form available to the public and candidates upon request.

(e) The following data collected or maintained by the commissioner under this subdivision are private: the identities of individuals claiming a refund, the identities of candidates to whom those individuals have made contributions, and the amount of each contribution.

(f) The commissioner shall report to the campaign finance and public disclosure board by each August 1 a summary showing the total number and aggregate amount of political contribution refunds made on behalf of each candidate and each political party. These data are public.

(g) The amount necessary to pay claims for the refund provided in this section is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of revenue.

(h) For a taxpayer who files a claim for refund via the Internet or other electronic means, the commissioner may accept the number on the official receipt as documentation that a contribution was made rather than the actual receipt as required by paragraph (a) The commissioner must establish an electronic filing system by which refunds are claimed.

EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective for contributions made after December 31, 2025.

Sec. 4. APPROPRIATION.

$....... in fiscal year 2025 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of revenue to establish and implement an electronic filing system for political contribution refund claims. This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2026.

EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective June 1, 2024."

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

The report was adopted.

Stephenson from the Committee on Commerce Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4745, A bill for an act relating to health; establishing the MinnesotaCare public option; expanding eligibility for MinnesotaCare; establishing a premium scale for public option enrollees; providing state-funded cost‑sharing reductions; establishing a contingent health insurance premium tax credit; requiring the commissioner of commerce to seek a section 1332 waiver; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections

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62V.02, by adding subdivisions; 62V.03, subdivisions 1, 3; 62V.05, subdivisions 3, 6, 11, by adding a subdivision; 62V.051; 62V.06, subdivision 4; 256L.01, by adding subdivisions; 256L.04, subdivisions 1c, 7a, by adding a subdivision; 256L.07, subdivision 1; 256L.12, subdivision 7; 290.0122, subdivision 6; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, sections 62V.13, subdivision 3; 256L.03, subdivision 5; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 62V; 256L.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 4, line 17, delete everything after "(4)"

Page 4, line 18, delete everything before "that"

Page 6, line 26, delete everything after "option,"

Page 6, line 27, delete the new language

Page 8, delete section 11

Page 10, delete section 13

Page 12, line 17, delete everything after "provided"

Page 12, line 18, delete everything before "section" and insert "under"

Page 13, line 5, delete everything after "to" and insert "public option enrollees as provided in section 256L.29."

Page 13, delete lines 6 to 10

Page 13, line 15, strike everything after the period

Page 13, line 16, strike the old language

Page 14, line 24, after the period, insert "Families and"

Page 16, line 11, before "Medicare" insert "fee-for-service"

Page 16, line 21, delete "service delivery"

Page 16, line 22, delete "under sections 256L.12 and 256L.121;"

Page 17, line 10, after "individuals" insert ", including but not limited to: (i) children under age 21; (ii) pregnant women; and (iii) American Indians as defined in Code of Federal Regulations, title 42, section 600.5, who have incomes greater than or equal to 300 percent of the federal poverty guidelines"

Page 18, delete sections 24 and 25

Page 20, line 17, delete everything after the second period

Page 20, delete lines 18 to 24

Reletter the paragraphs in sequence

Page 21, line 4, delete "through ........" and insert "until January 1, 2027."

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Renumber the sections in sequence

Amend the title as follows:

Page 1, line 4, delete everything after the first semicolon

Page 1, line 5, delete everything before "requiring"

Correct the title numbers accordingly

Renumber the sections in sequence and correct the internal references

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Health Finance and Policy.

The report was adopted.

Stephenson from the Committee on Commerce Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4746, A bill for an act relating to labor; regulating transportation network companies; providing a civil cause of action; imposing criminal penalties; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 65B.472; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 181C.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 1, delete section 1 and insert:

"Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 65B.472, is amended to read:

65B.472 TRANSPORTATION NETWORK FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) Unless a different meaning is expressly made applicable, the terms defined in paragraphs (b) through ~~(g)~~ (p) have the meanings given them for the purposes of this ~~chapter~~ section.

(b) A "Digital network" means any online-enabled application, software, website, or system offered or utilized by a transportation network company that enables the prearrangement of rides with transportation network company drivers.

(c) "Disability and income loss benefits" has the meaning given in section 65B.44, subdivision 3, subject to the weekly maximum amount and with a maximum time period of 104 weeks after the injury.

(d) "P1," "P2," and "P3" have the meanings given in section 181C.01, subdivision 4.

(e) "Funeral and burial expenses" has the meaning given in section 65B.44, subdivision 4.

(f) "Medical expense benefits" has the meaning given in section 65B.44, subdivision 2.

(g) "Personal injury" means a physical injury or mental impairment arising out of and in the course of a prearranged ride. A personal injury is only covered if the injury occurs to a driver during P2 or P3. A personal injury claimant is subject to the requirements of section 65B.56.

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~~(c) A~~ (h) "Personal vehicle" means a vehicle that is used by a ~~transportation network company~~ TNC driver in connection with providing a prearranged ride and is:

(1) owned, leased, or otherwise authorized for use by the ~~transportation network company~~ driver; and

(2) not a taxicab, limousine, for-hire vehicle, or a private passenger vehicle driven by a volunteer driver.

~~(d) A~~ (i) "Prearranged ride" means the provision of transportation by a driver to a rider, beginning when a driver accepts a ride requested by a rider through a digital network controlled by a transportation network company, continuing while the driver transports a requesting rider, and ending when the last requesting rider departs from the personal vehicle. A prearranged ride does not include transportation provided using a taxicab, limousine, or other for-hire vehicle.

(j) "Replacement services loss benefits" has the meaning given in section 65B.44, subdivision 5, subject to the weekly maximum amount and with a maximum time period of 104 weeks after the injury.

(k) "Survivors economic loss benefits" has the meaning given in section 65B.44, subdivision 6, subject to the weekly maximum amount and with a maximum time period of 104 weeks after death.

(l) "Survivors replacement services loss benefits" has the meaning given in section 65B.44, subdivision 7, subject to the weekly maximum amount and with a maximum time period of 104 weeks after death.

~~(e) A~~ (m) "Transportation network company" or "TNC" means a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, or other entity that is operating in Minnesota that uses a digital network to connect transportation network company riders to transportation network company drivers who provide prearranged rides.

~~(f) A~~ (n) "Transportation network company driver, " "TNC driver," or "driver" means an individual who:

(1) receives connections to potential riders and related services from a transportation network company in exchange for payment of a fee to the transportation network company; and

(2) uses a personal vehicle to provide a prearranged ride to riders upon connection through a digital network controlled by a transportation network company in return for compensation or payment of a fee.

~~(g) A~~ (o) "Transportation network company rider, " "TNC rider," or "rider" means an individual or persons who use a transportation network company's digital network to connect with a transportation network driver who provides prearranged rides to the rider in the driver's personal vehicle between points chosen by the rider.

~~(h) A~~ (p) "Volunteer driver" means an individual who transports persons or goods on behalf of a nonprofit entity or governmental unit in a private passenger vehicle and receives no compensation for services provided other than the reimbursement of actual expenses.

Subd. 2. Maintenance of transportation network financial responsibility. (a) A transportation network company driver or transportation network company on the driver's behalf shall maintain primary automobile insurance that recognizes that the driver is a transportation network company driver or otherwise uses a vehicle to transport passengers for compensation and covers the driver: during P1, P2, and P3.

~~(1) while the driver is logged on to the transportation network company's digital network; or~~

~~(2) while the driver is engaged in a prearranged ride.~~

(b) During P1, the following automobile insurance requirements apply while a participating transportation network company driver is logged on to the transportation network company's digital network and is available to receive transportation requests but is not engaged in a prearranged ride:

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(1) primary coverage insuring against loss resulting from liability imposed by law for injury and property damage, including the requirements of section 65B.49, subdivision 3, in the amount of not less than $50,000 because of death or bodily injury to one person in any accident, $100,000 because of death or bodily injury to two or more persons in any accident, and $30,000 for injury to or destruction of property of others in any one accident;

(2) security for the payment of basic economic loss benefits where required by section 65B.44 pursuant to the priority requirements of section 65B.47. A transportation network company and a ~~transportation network company~~ driver, during the period set forth in this paragraph, are deemed to be in the business of transporting persons for purposes of section 65B.47, subdivision 1, and the insurance required under this subdivision shall be deemed to cover the vehicle during the period set forth in this paragraph;

(3) primary uninsured motorist coverage and primary underinsured motorist coverage where required by section 65B.49, subdivisions 3a and 4a; and

(4) the coverage requirements of this subdivision may be satisfied by any of the following:

(i) automobile insurance maintained by the transportation network company driver;

(ii) automobile insurance maintained by the transportation network company; or

(iii) any combination of items (i) and (ii).

(c) During P2 and P3, the following automobile insurance requirements apply ~~while a transportation network company driver is engaged in a prearranged ride~~:

(1) primary coverage insuring against loss resulting from liability imposed by law for injury and property damage, including the requirements of section 65B.49, in the amount of not less than $1,500,000 for death, injury, or destruction of property of others;

(2) security for the payment of basic economic loss benefits where required by section 65B.44 pursuant to the priority requirements of section 65B.47. A transportation network company and a transportation network company driver, during the period set forth in this paragraph, are deemed to be in the business of transporting persons for purposes of section 65B.47, subdivision 1, and the insurance required under this subdivision shall be deemed to cover the vehicle during the period set forth in this paragraph;

(3) primary uninsured motorist coverage and primary underinsured motorist coverage where required by section 65B.49, subdivisions 3a and 4a; and

(4) the coverage requirements of this subdivision may be satisfied by any of the following:

(i) automobile insurance maintained by the transportation network company driver;

(ii) automobile insurance maintained by the transportation network company; or

(iii) any combination of items (i) and (ii).

(d) During P2 and P3, a TNC must keep in place on behalf of the driver insurance that provides reimbursement for all loss suffered through injury arising from the driver's work for the TNC that is not otherwise covered by the insurance required under paragraphs (b) and (c). The insurance coverage shall be in the amount of not less than $1,000,000 in the aggregate due to personal injury and includes medical expense benefits, disability and income loss benefits, funeral and burial expenses, replacement services loss benefits, survivors economic loss benefits, and survivors replacement services loss benefits.

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(e) Any insurer authorized to write accident and sickness insurance in this state shall have the power to issue the blanket accident and sickness policy described in paragraph (d).

(f) A policy of blanket accident and sickness insurance as described in paragraph (d) must include in substance the provisions required for individual policies that are applicable to blanket accident and sickness insurance and the following provisions:

(1) a provision that the policy and the application of the policyholder constitutes the entire contract between the parties, and that, in the absence of fraud, all statements made by the policyholder are deemed representations and not warranties, and that a statement made for the purpose of affecting insurance does not avoid insurance or reduce benefits unless the statement is contained in a written instrument signed by the policyholder, a copy of which has been furnished to such policyholder; and

(2) a provision that to the group or class originally insured shall be added from time to time all new persons eligible for coverage.

(g) If an injury is covered by blanket accident and sickness insurance maintained by more than one transportation network company, the insurer of the transportation network company against whom a claim is filed is entitled to contribution for the pro rata share of coverage attributable to one or more other transportation network companies up to the coverages and limits in paragraph (d).

(h) Notwithstanding any other law, amounts paid or payable under the coverages required by section 65B.49, subdivisions 3a and 4a, shall be reduced by the total amount of benefits paid or payable under any insurance provided under paragraph (d).

~~(d)~~ (i) If insurance maintained by the driver in paragraph (b) or (c) has lapsed or does not provide the required coverage, insurance maintained by a transportation network company shall provide the coverage required by this subdivision beginning with the first dollar of a claim and have the duty to defend the claim.

~~(e)~~ (j) Coverage under an automobile insurance policy maintained by the transportation network company shall not be dependent on a personal automobile insurer first denying a claim nor shall a personal automobile insurance policy be required to first deny a claim.

~~(f)~~ (k) Insurance required by this subdivision must satisfy the requirements of chapter 60A.

~~(g)~~ (l) Insurance satisfying the requirements of this subdivision shall be deemed to satisfy the financial responsibility requirements under the Minnesota No-Fault Automobile Insurance Act, sections 65B.41 to 65B.71.

~~(h)~~ (m) A transportation network company driver shall carry proof of coverage satisfying paragraphs (b) and (c) at all times during the driver's use of a vehicle in connection with a transportation network company's digital network. In the event of an accident, a transportation network company driver shall provide this insurance coverage information to the directly interested parties, automobile insurers, and investigating police officers upon request pursuant to section 65B.482, subdivision 1. Upon such request, a transportation network company driver shall also disclose to directly interested parties, automobile insurers, and investigating police officers whether the driver was logged on to the transportation network company's digital network or on a prearranged ride at the time of an accident.

Subd. 3. Disclosure to transportation network company drivers. The transportation network company shall disclose in writing to transportation network company drivers the following before they are allowed to accept a request for a prearranged ride on the transportation network company's digital network:

(1) the insurance coverage, including the types of coverage and the limits for each coverage under subdivision 2, paragraphs (b), (c), and (d), that the transportation network company provides while the transportation network company driver uses a personal vehicle in connection with a transportation network company's digital network;

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(2) that the transportation network company driver's own automobile insurance policy might not provide any coverage while the driver is logged on to the transportation network company's digital network and is available to receive transportation requests or is engaged in a prearranged ride depending on its terms; and

(3) that using a vehicle with a lien against the vehicle to provide ~~transportation network services~~ prearranged rides may violate the transportation network driver's contract with the lienholder.

Subd. 4. Automobile insurance provisions. (a) Insurers that write automobile insurance in Minnesota may exclude any and all coverage afforded under the owner's insurance policy for any loss or injury that occurs ~~while a driver is logged on to a transportation network company's digital network or while a driver provides a prearranged ride~~ during P1, P2, and P3. This right to exclude all coverage may apply to any coverage included in an automobile insurance policy including, but not limited to:

(1) liability coverage for bodily injury and property damage;

(2) uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage;

(3) basic economic loss benefits as defined under section 65B.44;

(4) medical payments coverage;

(5) comprehensive physical damage coverage; and

(6) collision physical damage coverage.

These exclusions apply notwithstanding any requirement under the Minnesota No-Fault Automobile Insurance Act, sections 65B.41 to 65B.71. Nothing in this section implies or requires that a personal automobile insurance policy provide coverage while the driver is logged on to the transportation network company's digital network, while the driver is engaged in a prearranged ride, or while the driver otherwise uses a vehicle to transport passengers for compensation during P1, P2, or P3.

Nothing in this section shall be deemed to preclude an insurer from providing coverage for the transportation network company driver's vehicle, if it so chooses to do so by contract or endorsement.

(b) Automobile insurers that exclude coverage as permitted in paragraph (a) shall have no duty to defend or indemnify any claim expressly excluded thereunder. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to invalidate or limit an exclusion contained in a policy, including any policy in use or approved for use in Minnesota prior to May 19, 2015, that excludes coverage for vehicles used to carry persons or property for a charge or available for hire by the public.

(c) An automobile insurer that defends or indemnifies a claim against a driver that is excluded under the terms of its policy as permitted in paragraph (a) shall have a right of contribution against other insurers that provide automobile insurance to the same driver in satisfaction of the coverage requirements of subdivision 2 at the time of loss.

(d) In a claims coverage investigation, transportation network companies and any insurer potentially providing coverage under subdivision 2 shall cooperate to facilitate the exchange of relevant information with directly involved parties and any insurer of the transportation network company driver if applicable, including the precise times that a transportation network company driver logged on and off of the transportation network company's digital network in the 12-hour period immediately preceding and in the 12-hour period immediately following the accident and disclose to one another a clear description of the coverage, exclusions, and limits provided under any automobile insurance maintained under subdivision 2.

EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective January 1, 2025."

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

The report was adopted.

Lee, F., from the Committee on Capital Investment to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4763, A bill for an act relating to state government; changing the date for a required report; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 16A.642, subdivision 1.

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

The report was adopted.

Hansen, R., from the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4844, A bill for an act relating to natural resources; classifying certain fur farm data; prohibiting the release of domestic hogs; clarifying agency jurisdiction; establishing civil penalties; requiring outreach; repealing voluntary fur farm registration; modifying fur farm licensing provisions; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 13.7931, by adding a subdivision; 97A.105; 97A.56, subdivisions 1, 2, by adding a subdivision; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 17.457; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 97A; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 17.353.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 1, delete section 1

Page 6, delete subdivision 3

Renumber the subdivisions in sequence

Renumber the sections in sequence

Amend the title as follows:

Page 1, line 2, delete "classifying certain fur farm data;"

Correct the title numbers accordingly

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Agriculture Finance and Policy.

The report was adopted.

Stephenson from the Committee on Commerce Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4853, A bill for an act relating to health carriers; providing for oversight of health maintenance organization transactions by the commissioner of health; establishing requirements for nonprofit health coverage entity conversion transactions; prohibiting certain conversion transactions; authorizing enforcement; classifying

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data; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 62D.02, by adding subdivisions; 62D.22, by adding a subdivision; 317A.811, subdivision 1; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 145D.01, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 62C; 62D; 145D.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 1, delete article 1 and insert:

"ARTICLE 1

OVERSIGHT OF HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION TRANSACTIONS

Section 1. [62D.221] OVERSIGHT OF TRANSACTIONS.

Subdivision 1. Insurance provisions applicable to health maintenance organizations. (a) Health maintenance organizations are subject to sections 60A.135, 60A.136, 60A.137, 60A.16, 60A.161, 60D.17, 60D.18, and 60D.20 and must comply with the provisions of these sections applicable to insurers. In applying these sections to health maintenance organizations, "the commissioner" means the commissioner of health. Health maintenance organizations are subject to Minnesota Rules, chapter 2720, as applicable to sections 60D.17, 60D.18, and 60D.20, and must comply with those provisions of the chapter applicable to insurers unless the commissioner of health adopts rules to implement this subdivision.

(b) In addition to the conditions in section 60D.17, subdivision 1, subjecting a health maintenance organization to filing requirements, no person other than the issuer shall acquire all or substantially all of the assets of a domestic nonprofit health maintenance organization through any means unless at the time the offer, request, or invitation is made or the agreement is entered into the person has filed with the commissioner and has sent to the health maintenance organization a statement containing the information required in section 60D.17 and the offer, request, invitation, agreement, or acquisition has been approved by the commissioner of health in the manner prescribed in section 60D.17.

Subd. 2. Conversion transactions. If a health maintenance organization must notify or report a transaction to the commissioner under subdivision 1, the health maintenance organization must include information regarding the plan for a conversion benefit entity, in the form and manner determined by the commissioner, if the reportable transaction qualifies as a conversion transaction as defined in section 145D.30, subdivision 5. The commissioner may consider information regarding the conversion transaction and the conversion benefit entity plan in any actions taken under subdivision 1, including in decisions to approve or disapprove transactions, and may extend time frames to a total of 90 days, with notice to the parties to the transaction."

Page 28, line 18, delete "and" and insert ". Section 13.39 applies"

Page 28, line 26, delete "62D.31 to 62D.35" and insert "62D.221"

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

The report was adopted.

SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS

H. F. Nos. 3550, 3650, 3678, 3812, 4048, 4050, 4083, 4271, 4362, 4400, 4507, 4515 and 4717 were read for the second time.

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INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS

The following House Files were introduced:

Agbaje introduced:

H. F. No. 4977, A bill for an act relating to taxation; modifying authority related to the Hennepin County local sales and use tax; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 473.756, by adding a subdivision; 473.757, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, by adding subdivisions; 473.759, subdivision 3.

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

Hansen, R., introduced:

H. F. No. 4978, A bill for an act relating to natural resources; appropriating money for a pedestrian bridge in Lions Levee Park.

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

Gomez introduced:

H. F. No. 4979, A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for the Minneapolis American Indian Center.

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

Pinto introduced:

H. F. No. 4980, A bill for an act relating to state government; making human services forecast adjustments; appropriating money.

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

Her introduced:

H. F. No. 4981, A bill for an act relating to health insurance; establishing Medical Assistance rate adjustments for physician and professional services; increasing rates for certain residential services; requiring a statewide reimbursement rate for behavioral health home services; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 256B.0757, subdivision 5, by adding a subdivision; 256B.76, subdivision 6; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, sections 254B.05, subdivision 5; 256.969, subdivision 2b; 256B.76, subdivision 1; 256B.761; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 256B.0625, subdivision 38.

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

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Igo introduced:

H. F. No. 4982, A bill for an act relating to education finance; authorizing additional long-term facilities maintenance revenue for historic school building preservation; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 123B.595, by adding a subdivision; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 123B.595, subdivision 1.

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

Stephenson introduced:

H. F. No. 4983, A bill for an act relating to health records; modifying maximum charges for medical record request costs; revising per page and retrieval charges for medical record request costs; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 144.292, subdivision 6.

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

Long introduced:

H. F. No. 4984, A memorial resolution requesting the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress of the United States Congress to approve replacement of the statue of Henry Mower Rice now on display in National Statuary Hall in the Capitol of the United States.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration.

Wiener, Novotny, Dotseth, Engen, Bliss, Fogelman, Niska and Burkel introduced:

H. F. No. 4985, A bill for an act relating to elections; providing term limits for governor and lieutenant governor; proposing an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution, article V, section 2.

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

Lislegard; Hill; Anderson, P. H.; Urdahl and Pryor introduced:

H. F. No. 4986, A bill for an act relating to education finance; establishing school district seasonal tax base replacement aid; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 126C.17, by adding a subdivision.

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

Brand and Hudson introduced:

H. F. No. 4987, A bill for an act relating to motor vehicles; modifying certain driver's license online knowledge testing provisions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 171.13, subdivision 9.

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

Kraft introduced:

H. F. No. 4988, A bill for an act relating to transportation; modifying requirements governing assessment of trunk highway projects for impacts on greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled; establishing a technical advisory committee; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 161.045, subdivision 1;

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Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, sections 161.045, subdivision 3; 161.178; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 161.

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

Pursell; Olson, B., and Kraft introduced:

H. F. No. 4989, A bill for an act relating to agriculture; establishing clean water, climate-smart, and soil-healthy farming goals; creating a pilot program to provide financial incentives for certain farming practices in southeastern Minnesota; extending a fertilizer fee; requiring data collection; classifying data; requiring a report; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 13.643, by adding a subdivision; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 18C.425, subdivision 6; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 103C.

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

Davids, Lislegard, Stephenson, Frederick and Norris introduced:

H. F. No. 4990, A bill for an act relating to taxation; property; modifying tier limits for homestead resort properties; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 273.13, subdivision 22.

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

Lislegard introduced:

H. F. No. 4991, A bill for an act relating to health; prohibiting manufacturers and wholesale distributors from limiting pharmacy access to 340B drugs; amending Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 151.071, subdivision 2; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62J.

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

Finke introduced:

H. F. No. 4992, A bill for an act relating to education policy; requiring social studies academic standards to include contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and people with disabilities; amending Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 120B.021, subdivision 4.

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

Liebling introduced:

H. F. No. 4993, A bill for an act relating to state government; making human services forecast adjustments; appropriating money.

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

Coulter introduced:

H. F. No. 4994, A bill for an act relating to labor and industry; requiring a prevailing wage for certain financial assistance; amending Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 116J.871, subdivision 1.

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

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Schomacker introduced:

H. F. No. 4995, A bill for an act relating to public safety; appropriating money for public safety radio grants.

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

Lee, K.; Cha; Her; Vang; Lee, F.; Klevorn; Xiong and Sencer-Mura introduced:

H. F. No. 4996, A bill for an act relating to arts and cultural heritage; appropriating money to celebrate 50 years of Hmong and Southeast Asian communities in Minnesota.

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

Xiong; Lee, F.; Vang; Gomez and Hassan introduced:

H. F. No. 4997, A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for a facility for United Hmong Family, Inc.

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

Zeleznikar and Skraba introduced:

H. F. No. 4998, A bill for an act relating to child care licensing; modifying the CPR training requirement for child care centers; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 245A.40, subdivision 4.

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

Clardy introduced:

H. F. No. 4999, A bill for an act relating to education; requiring a plant-based school lunch option; amending Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 124D.111, by adding a subdivision.

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

Mekeland; Olson, B.; Gillman; Swedzinski; Petersburg; Nash; Harder; Engen; Urdahl; Joy and Schultz introduced:

H. F. No. 5000, A bill for an act relating to state government; requiring audio recording of the state constitution.

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

Norris introduced:

H. F. No. 5001, A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for a renovation and expansion of Alexandra House in the city of Blaine.

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

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Gomez introduced:

H. F. No. 5002, A bill for an act relating to taxation; making various policy and technical changes to individual income and corporate franchise taxes, sales and use taxes, property taxes and local government aids, and other miscellaneous taxes and tax-related provisions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 270C.445, subdivision 6; 289A.12, subdivision 18; 297A.66, subdivision 3, by adding a subdivision; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, sections 290.01, subdivision 19; 290.0134, subdivision 20; 290.0693, subdivisions 1, 6, 8; 477A.35, subdivision 6; Laws 2023, chapter 1, sections 22; 28.

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

Petersburg introduced:

H. F. No. 5003, A bill for an act relating to motor vehicles; establishing a temporary moratorium on certain motor vehicle inspections.

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

Tabke introduced:

H. F. No. 5004, A bill for an act relating to education finance; increasing participation in and funding for the alternative teacher compensation program; authorizing a district to qualify under the long-term facilities maintenance revenue program as a district eligible for alternative facilities revenue; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 122A.415, subdivision 4; Laws 1999, chapter 241, article 4, section 25, subdivision 3, as added; Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 5, section 64, subdivision 3.

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

Kresha, Bennett, Bakeberg and Mueller introduced:

H. F. No. 5005, A bill for an act relating to education; suspending social studies standards adoption and modifying review cycle; repealing ethnic studies requirements; canceling ethnic studies appropriations; amending Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, sections 120B.021, subdivision 4; 120B.024, subdivision 2; 120B.11, subdivision 1; 124D.861, subdivision 2; Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 12, section 17, subdivision 2; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, sections 120B.25; 120B.251; Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 2, sections 60; 64, subdivisions 13, 14.

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

Engen, Garofalo and Niska introduced:

H. F. No. 5006, A bill for an act relating to local government; prohibiting regulation of transportation network companies by political subdivisions; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 471.

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

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Berg introduced:

H. F. No. 5007, A bill for an act relating to education finance; making intermediate districts and cooperative units eligible for reimbursement of area learning center transportation costs; modifying the calculation of the pupil transportation adjustment; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, sections 123B.92, subdivision 11; 126C.10, subdivision 18a; Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 1, section 36, subdivision 14.

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

Kotyza-Witthuhn introduced:

H. F. No. 5008, A bill for an act relating to financial institutions; modifying provisions governing money transmitters; amending Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, sections 53B.28, subdivisions 18, 25; 53B.29; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 53B.58.

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

Her and Keeler introduced:

H. F. No. 5009, A bill for an act relating to human services; modifying countable income under the housing support program; amending Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 256I.03, subdivision 7.

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

Sencer-Mura and Noor introduced:

H. F. No. 5010, A bill for an act relating to human services; appropriating money for a grant to consolidate children's residential treatment programs and create a specialized care children's residential treatment campus.

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

Lislegard, Igo and Heintzeman introduced:

H. F. No. 5011, A bill for an act relating to environment; improving efficiency of Wetland Conservation Act determinations; modifying permitting efficiency reporting requirements; improving the efficiency of the environmental and resource management permit application process; requiring the Pollution Control Agency to issue separate permits for the construction and operation of certain facilities; modifying the expedited permitting process of the Pollution Control Agency; requiring petitioners for environmental assessment worksheets to reside in the affected or adjoining counties; eliminating scoping environmental assessment worksheet requirements for projects requiring an environmental impact statement; requiring modification of the state implementation plan; providing for coordinated plans to complete environmental review and other state agency actions; requiring reports; requiring rulemaking; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 15.99, subdivision 3; 116.03, subdivision 2b; 116.07, subdivision 4d; 116D.04, subdivision 2a; 116J.035, by adding a subdivision; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 116.07, subdivision 4a; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 84; 116.

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

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Hassan introduced:

H. F. No. 5012, A bill for an act relating to workforce development; appropriating money to Summit Academy OIC.

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

Frederick introduced:

H. F. No. 5013, A bill for an act relating to elections; modifying certain Safe At Home provisions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 5B.02; 5B.03, subdivision 3; 5B.04; 5B.05; 13.045, subdivision 3.

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

Fischer introduced:

H. F. No. 5014, A bill for an act relating to natural resources; appropriating money for aggregate resource inventory.

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

Mekeland introduced:

H. F. No. 5015, A bill for an act relating to taxation; sales and use; providing a refundable exemption for construction materials used for residential housing; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 297A.71, by adding a subdivision; 297A.75, subdivisions 1, 2.

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

Freiberg introduced:

H. F. No. 5016, A bill for an act relating to energy; establishing an ongoing grant program for renewable energy projects; appropriating money from the renewable development account; amending Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 116C.779, subdivision 1.

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

Pinto introduced:

H. F. No. 5017, A bill for an act relating to child protection; making technical changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 260.014, subdivision 2.

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

Hollins; Newton; Koegel; Keeler; Lee, K.; Olson, L.; Kotyza-Witthuhn; Hornstein; Cha; Clardy; Hemmingsen‑Jaeger; Reyer; Lillie; Berg; Her; Rehm; Elkins; Bahner; Fischer and Nelson, M., introduced:

H. F. No. 5018, A bill for an act relating to the legislature; proposing an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution, article IV, sections 3, 5, and 12; by adding an article XV; establishing an Independent Redistricting Commission; establishing a Redistricting Commission Applicant Review Panel; establishing principles to be used in

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adopting legislative and congressional districts; prohibiting members of the legislature from being employed or engaged for compensation as a lobbyist for a period of one year following the end of their legislative service; amending requirements related to the convening and conduct of regular legislative sessions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 2.031, by adding a subdivision; 2.731; 10A.01, subdivision 35; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 2; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 2.91.

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

Frazier introduced:

H. F. No. 5019, A bill for an act relating to workforce development; appropriating money for a grant to InspireMSP.

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

Liebling introduced:

H. F. No. 5020, A bill for an act relating to health insurance; establishing supplemental payments to eligible hospitals for graduate medical education costs; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 256.969, by adding a subdivision.

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

Edelson introduced:

H. F. No. 5021, A bill for an act relating to human services; eliminating parental fees for out-of-home placements; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 252.27, subdivision 2; 260B.331, subdivision 1; 260C.331, subdivision 1.

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

Lislegard introduced:

H. F. No. 5022, A bill for an act relating to education finance; modifying the allowed uses of student support personnel aid for school districts and charter schools with declining enrollment; amending Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 124D.901, subdivision 4.

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

Kiel introduced:

H. F. No. 5023, A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for capital improvements for the West Central Regional Water System.

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

Jordan introduced:

H. F. No. 5024, A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for the Como Community Center in the city of Minneapolis.

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

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Huot and Nash introduced:

H. F. No. 5025, A bill for an act relating to state government; modifying a previous appropriation; amending Laws 2023, chapter 62, article 1, section 11, subdivision 4.

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

Harder introduced:

H. F. No. 5026, A bill for an act relating to health insurance; imposing dispensing fee requirements on health plan companies providing prescription coverage; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62Q.

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

Lee, F., introduced:

H. F. No. 5027, A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for a pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River connecting 26th Avenue North to 18th Avenue Northeast in the city of Minneapolis; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds.

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

Harder introduced:

H. F. No. 5028, A bill for an act relating to human services; imposing dispensing fee requirements on health plan companies and county-based purchasing plans providing prescription drug coverage in the medical assistance program; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 256B.69, subdivision 6d.

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

Coulter introduced:

H. F. No. 5029, A bill for an act relating to capital investment; modifying a previous appropriation for a public health facility in the city of Bloomington; amending Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 14, subdivision 6.

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

Cha and Her introduced:

H. F. No. 5030, A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for the Main Cinema in the city of Minneapolis.

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

Stephenson introduced:

H. F. No. 5031, A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for a pedestrian overpass in the city of Ramsey over Highway 10 and Highway 169; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds.

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

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Bahner and Hemmingsen-Jaeger introduced:

H. F. No. 5032, A bill for an act relating to housing; establishing a working group on common interest communities and homeowners associations; requiring a report to the legislature.

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

Pinto introduced:

H. F. No. 5033, A bill for an act relating to welfare data; making technical corrections; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 13.46, subdivision 1.

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

Lislegard introduced:

H. F. No. 5034, A bill for an act relating to health; making a date change for correction order reconsideration under the Health Enforcement Consolidation Act; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 144.99, subdivision 3.

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

Hassan introduced:

H. F. No. 5035, A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for a grant to Southside Community Health Services.

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

CALENDAR FOR THE DAY

H. F. No. 3769, A bill for an act relating to taxation; corporate franchise; modifying the effective date of a reduction in the limitation on the deductibility of net operating losses; amending Laws 2023, chapter 64, article 1, section 44.

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

The question was taken on the passage of the bill and the roll was called. There were 130 yeas and 0 nays as follows:

Those who voted in the affirmative were: