Journal of the House - 57th Day - Monday, May 16, 2011

A quorum was present.

Paymar was excused until 1:05 p.m. Buesgens was excused until 1:55 p.m. Kriesel was excused until 2:15 p.m. Champion was excused until 2:30 p.m.

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

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REPORTS OF CHIEF CLERK

S. F. No. 247 and H. F. No. 371, which had been referred to the Chief Clerk for comparison, were examined and found to be identical with certain exceptions.

SUSPENSION OF RULES

Hoppe moved that the rules be so far suspended that S. F. No. 247 be substituted for H. F. No. 371 and that the House File be indefinitely postponed. The motion prevailed.

S. F. No. 508 and H. F. No. 859, which had been referred to the Chief Clerk for comparison, were examined and found to be identical with certain exceptions.

SUSPENSION OF RULES

Atkins moved that the rules be so far suspended that S. F. No. 508 be substituted for H. F. No. 859 and that the House File be indefinitely postponed. The motion prevailed.

S. F. No. 742 and H. F. No. 1018, which had been referred to the Chief Clerk for comparison, were examined and found to be identical.

Zellers moved that S. F. No. 742 be substituted for H. F. No. 1018 and that the House File be indefinitely postponed. The motion prevailed.

S. F. No. 768 and H. F. No. 575, which had been referred to the Chief Clerk for comparison, were examined and found to be identical with certain exceptions.

SUSPENSION OF RULES

Erickson moved that the rules be so far suspended that S. F. No. 768 be substituted for H. F. No. 575 and that the House File be indefinitely postponed. The motion prevailed.

S. F. No. 799 and H. F. No. 1130, which had been referred to the Chief Clerk for comparison, were examined and found to be identical.

Nornes moved that S. F. No. 799 be substituted for H. F. No. 1130 and that the House File be indefinitely postponed. The motion prevailed.

S. F. No. 943 and H. F. No. 984, which had been referred to the Chief Clerk for comparison, were examined and found to be identical with certain exceptions.

SUSPENSION OF RULES

Hackbarth moved that the rules be so far suspended that S. F. No. 943 be substituted for H. F. No. 984 and that the House File be indefinitely postponed. The motion prevailed.

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S. F. No. 955 and H. F. No. 1152, which had been referred to the Chief Clerk for comparison, were examined and found to be identical with certain exceptions.

SUSPENSION OF RULES

Sanders moved that the rules be so far suspended that S. F. No. 955 be substituted for H. F. No. 1152 and that the House File be indefinitely postponed. The motion prevailed.

S. F. No. 1045 and H. F. No. 1394, which had been referred to the Chief Clerk for comparison, were examined and found to be identical with certain exceptions.

SUSPENSION OF RULES

Hoppe moved that the rules be so far suspended that S. F. No. 1045 be substituted for H. F. No. 1394 and that the House File be indefinitely postponed. The motion prevailed.

S. F. No. 1208 and H. F. No. 1473, which had been referred to the Chief Clerk for comparison, were examined and found to be identical with certain exceptions.

SUSPENSION OF RULES

Hoppe moved that the rules be so far suspended that S. F. No. 1208 be substituted for H. F. No. 1473 and that the House File be indefinitely postponed. The motion prevailed.

S. F. No. 1280 and H. F. No. 809, which had been referred to the Chief Clerk for comparison, were examined and found to be identical with certain exceptions.

SUSPENSION OF RULES

Anderson, S., moved that the rules be so far suspended that S. F. No. 1280 be substituted for H. F. No. 809 and that the House File be indefinitely postponed. The motion prevailed.

SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS

S. F. Nos. 247, 508, 742, 768, 799, 943, 955, 1045, 1208 and 1280 were read for the second time.

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS

The following House Files were introduced:

Mack; Barrett; Vogel; McDonald; Lohmer; Murphy, E.; Peterson, S.; Loeffler; Hosch; Huntley; Fritz; Hayden; Moran and Greiling introduced:

H. F. No. 1715, A bill for an act relating to health occupations; establishing licensure for medical laboratory science professionals; creating the Board of Medical Laboratory Science; establishing fees; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 148F.

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

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Marquart introduced:

H. F. No. 1716, A bill for an act relating to public safety; appropriating money to match federal disaster assistance made available through FEMA Public Assistance Program.

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

Daudt, Cornish, Beard, Howes, Abeler, Buesgens, Crawford, Barrett and Hoppe introduced:

H. F. No. 1717, A bill for an act relating to health; prohibiting health care providers from inquiring about firearms; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 144.651, by adding a subdivision.

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

CALENDAR FOR THE DAY

H. F. No. 66 was reported to the House.

Eken moved to amend H. F. No. 66 as follows:

Page 3, line 14, after "sections" insert "10A.30; 10A.31, subdivisions 1, 3, 3a, 4, 5, 5a, 6, 6a, 7, 7a, 10, 10a, 10b, and 11; 10A.315; 10A.321;"

Correct the title numbers accordingly

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.

H. F. No. 66, as amended, was read for the third time.

Carlson moved that H. F. No. 66, as amended, be re-referred to the Committee on Taxes.

A roll call was requested and properly seconded.

The question was taken on the Carlson motion and the roll was called. There were 62 yeas and 67 nays as follows:

Those who voted in the affirmative were:

The bill was passed and its title agreed to.

There being no objection, the order of business reverted to Messages from the Senate.

MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE

The following messages were received from the Senate:

Mr. Speaker:

I hereby announce the passage by the Senate of the following House File, herewith returned, as amended by the Senate, in which amendments the concurrence of the House is respectfully requested:

H. F. No. 57, A bill for an act relating to public safety; establishing the crimes of sale or possession of synthetic cannabinoids; including a person under the influence of a synthetic cannabinoid for a driving while impaired crime; providing for a penalty; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 152.027, by adding a subdivision; 169A.20, subdivisions 1, 1a, 1b, 1c.

Cal R. Ludeman, Secretary of the Senate

Kriesel moved that the House refuse to concur in the Senate amendments to H. F. No. 57, that the Speaker appoint a Conference Committee of 3 members of the House, and that the House requests that a like committee be appointed by the Senate to confer on the disagreeing votes of the two houses. The motion prevailed.

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Mr. Speaker:

I hereby announce the passage by the Senate of the following House File, herewith returned, as amended by the Senate, in which amendments the concurrence of the House is respectfully requested:

H. F. No. 201, A bill for an act relating to health; limiting use of funds for state-sponsored health programs for funding abortions.

Cal R. Ludeman, Secretary of the Senate

Scott moved that the House refuse to concur in the Senate amendments to H. F. No. 201, that the Speaker appoint a Conference Committee of 3 members of the House, and that the House requests that a like committee be appointed by the Senate to confer on the disagreeing votes of the two houses. The motion prevailed.

Mr. Speaker:

I hereby announce the passage by the Senate of the following House File, herewith returned, as amended by the Senate, in which amendments the concurrence of the House is respectfully requested:

H. F. No. 936, A bill for an act relating to health; prohibiting abortions at or after 20 weeks postfertilization age unless certain exceptions apply; providing civil and criminal penalties; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 145.4131, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 8; 145.

Cal R. Ludeman, Secretary of the Senate

Holberg moved that the House refuse to concur in the Senate amendments to H. F. No. 936, that the Speaker appoint a Conference Committee of 3 members of the House, and that the House requests that a like committee be appointed by the Senate to confer on the disagreeing votes of the two houses. The motion prevailed.

ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE SPEAKER

The Speaker announced the appointment of the following members of the House to a Conference Committee on H. F. No. 57:

Kriesel, McNamara and Gauthier.

The Speaker announced the appointment of the following members of the House to a Conference Committee on H. F. No. 201:

Scott, Bills and Fritz.

The Speaker announced the appointment of the following members of the House to a Conference Committee on H. F. No. 936:

Holberg, LeMieur and Hosch.

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Dean moved that the House recess subject to the call of the Chair. The motion prevailed.

RECESS

RECONVENED

The House reconvened and was called to order by the Speaker.

MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE, Continued

The following messages were received from the Senate:

Mr. Speaker:

I hereby announce the passage by the Senate of the following House Files, herewith returned:

H. F. No. 361, A bill for an act relating to crime; modifying crime of fleeing a peace officer; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 609.487, subdivision 4.

H. F. No. 721, A bill for an act relating to traffic regulations; modifying provisions relating to disability parking; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 169.345, subdivision 1; 169.346, subdivision 3.

H. F. No. 1139, A bill for an act relating to local government; authorizing single source acquisition of public safety equipment; authorizing long-term leasing of public safety equipment; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 471.

H. F. No. 1341, A bill for an act relating to human services; requiring reporting of fiscal information on health care services to children under Minnesota public health care programs; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 256.

Cal R. Ludeman, Secretary of the Senate

Mr. Speaker:

I hereby announce the passage by the Senate of the following Senate Files, herewith transmitted:

S. F. Nos. 134, 288, 301, 373, 506, 680, 1009, 1083, 1213, 1265, 1285 and 1143.

Cal R. Ludeman, Secretary of the Senate

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FIRST READING OF SENATE BILLS

S. F. No. 134, A bill for an act relating to employment; modifying definition of public employee; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 179A.03, subdivision 14.

The bill was read for the first time.

Beard moved that S. F. No. 134 and H. F. No. 212, now on the General Register, be referred to the Chief Clerk for comparison. The motion prevailed.

S. F. No. 288, A bill for an act relating to health; regulating dental laboratories; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 150A.

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

S. F. No. 301, A bill for an act relating to public safety; expanding the fourth-degree assault crime and the assaulting a police horse crime to provide more protection to reserve officers; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 609.2231, by adding a subdivision; 609.597; 626.84, subdivision 1.

The bill was read for the first time.

Shimanski moved that S. F. No. 301 and H. F. No. 506, now on the Calendar for the Day, be referred to the Chief Clerk for comparison. The motion prevailed.

S. F. No. 373, A bill for an act relating to civil actions; reducing the limitation period for bringing certain actions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 325D.64; 541.05, subdivision 1.

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

S. F. No. 506, A bill for an act relating to courts; increasing conciliation court civil claim limit; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 491A.01, subdivision 3.

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

S. F. No. 680, A bill for an act relating to crime; expanding the definition of "criminal act" in the racketeering crime; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 609.902, subdivision 4.

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

S. F. No. 1009, A bill for an act relating to elections; changing certain procedures and requirements related to vacancies in nomination and certain primaries; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 204B.04, subdivision 2; 204B.13, subdivisions 1, 4; 204C.32, subdivision 1; 205.065, subdivision 5; 205.13, subdivision 1a; 205A.03, subdivision 4; 205A.06, subdivision 1a; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 204B.41; 204D.169; 205.065, subdivision 7; 205A.03, subdivision 6.

The bill was read for the first time.

Sanders moved that S. F. No. 1009 and H. F. No. 1408, now on the General Register, be referred to the Chief Clerk for comparison. The motion prevailed.

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S. F. No. 1083, A bill for an act relating to motor vehicles; modifying definition of public impound lot; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 168B.011, subdivision 12.

The bill was read for the first time.

Buesgens moved that S. F. No. 1083 and H. F. No. 1361, now on the General Register, be referred to the Chief Clerk for comparison. The motion prevailed.

S. F. No. 1213, A bill for an act relating to education; modifying adult education tracking system; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 124D.52, subdivision 7.

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

S. F. No. 1265, A bill for an act relating to drug and alcohol testing; modifying provisions related to professional athletes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 181.955, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time.

Simon moved that S. F. No. 1265 and H. F. No. 1422, now on the General Register, be referred to the Chief Clerk for comparison. The motion prevailed.

S. F. No. 1285, A bill for an act relating to human services; making changes to chemical and mental health services; making rate reforms; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 245.462, subdivision 8; 245.467, subdivision 2; 245A.03, subdivision 7; 253B.02, subdivision 9; 254B.03, subdivisions 5, 9; 254B.05; 254B.12; 254B.13, subdivision 3; 256B.0622, subdivision 8; 256B.0623, subdivisions 3, 8; 256B.0624, subdivisions 2, 4, 6; 256B.0625, subdivisions 23, 38; 256B.0926, subdivision 2; 256B.0947; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 254B.01, subdivision 7; 256B.0622, subdivision 8a.

The bill was read for the first time.

Anderson, D., moved that S. F. No. 1285 and H. F. No. 1500, now on the General Register, be referred to the Chief Clerk for comparison. The motion prevailed.

S. F. No. 1143, A bill for an act relating to state government; classifying and authorizing sharing of data; making technical changes to data practices; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 13.02, subdivisions 3, 4, 8a, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15; 13.10, subdivision 1; 13.201; 13.202, subdivision 3; 13.35; 13.3805, subdivisions 1, 2; 13.384, subdivision 1; 13.39, subdivision 2; 13.392, subdivision 1; 13.393; 13.40, subdivision 1; 13.41, subdivision 2; 13.44, subdivision 3; 13.46, subdivisions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; 13.462, subdivision 1; 13.467, subdivision 1; 13.47, subdivision 1; 13.485, by adding subdivisions; 13.495; 13.51, subdivisions 1, 2; 13.52; 13.548; 13.55, subdivision 1; 13.585, subdivisions 2, 3, 4; 13.59, subdivisions 1, 2, 3; 13.591, subdivision 4; 13.601, subdivision 3; 13.643, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7; 13.6435, by adding a subdivision; 13.65, subdivisions 1, 2, 3; 13.67; 13.679, subdivisions 1, 2; 13.714; 13.719, subdivisions 1, 5; 13.7191, subdivisions 14, 18; 13.72, subdivisions 7, 11, by adding subdivisions; 13.792; 13.7932; 13.82, subdivisions 2, 3, 6, 7; 13.83, subdivisions 2, 4, 6; 13.861, subdivision 1; 13.87, subdivisions 1, 2; 79A.16; 79A.28; 216C.266; 237.701, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 13D.

The bill was read for the first time.

Scott moved that S. F. No. 1143 and H. F. No. 1466, now on the Calendar for the Day, be referred to the Chief Clerk for comparison. The motion prevailed.

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Huntley was excused for the remainder of today's session.

CALENDAR FOR THE DAY

H. F. No. 1023 was reported to the House.

Kahn moved to amend H. F. No. 1023, the first engrossment, as follows:

Page 1, delete section 2 and insert:

"Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 169.79, subdivision 6, is amended to read:

Subd. 6. Other motor vehicles. If the motor vehicle is any kind of motor vehicle other than those provided for in subdivisions 2 to 4, one plate must be displayed ~~on the front and one~~ on the rear of the vehicle. The plate must be mounted on the rear bumper of the vehicle or on the back of the vehicle exterior in the place designed to hold a license plate."

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted.

Paymar moved to amend H. F. No. 1023, the first engrossment, as follows:

Page 1, after line 29, insert:

"Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 13.82, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:

Subd. 30. Access by probationary agencies. Any law enforcement agency may share criminal investigative data on domestic violence-related offenders with any corrections or probationary agency for criminal justice purposes. Not public data shared with a probationary agency remain classified pursuant to this section.

Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 13.84, subdivision 6, is amended to read:

Subd. 6. Public benefit data. (a) The responsible authority or its designee of a parole or probation authority or correctional agency may release private or confidential court services data related to:

(1) criminal acts to any law enforcement agency, if necessary for law enforcement purposes; ~~and~~

(2) criminal acts or delinquent acts to the victims of criminal or delinquent acts to the extent that the data are necessary for the victim to assert the victim's legal right to restitution; and

(3) history of domestic violence-related acts and domestic violence risk assessments to a court, a law enforcement agency, a prosecuting authority, a court services department, a parole or probation authority, a state or local correctional agency, or an agency performing pretrial release supervision or studies for criminal justice purposes.

(b) A parole or probation authority, a correctional agency, or agencies that provide correctional services under contract to a correctional agency may release to a law enforcement agency the following data on defendants, parolees, or probationers: current address, dates of entrance to and departure from agency programs, and dates and times of any absences, both authorized and unauthorized, from a correctional program.

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(c) The responsible authority or its designee of a juvenile correctional agency may release private or confidential court services data to a victim of a delinquent act to the extent the data are necessary to enable the victim to assert the victim's right to request notice of release under section 611A.06. The data that may be released include only the name, home address, and placement site of a juvenile who has been placed in a juvenile correctional facility as a result of a delinquent act."

Renumber the sections in sequence and correct the internal references

Amend the title accordingly

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.

Scott moved to amend H. F. No. 1023, the first engrossment, as amended, as follows:

Page 64, after line 10, insert:

"ARTICLE 9

CUSTODY AND PARENTING TIME

Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 257.541, is amended to read:

257.541 CUSTODY AND PARENTING TIME WITH CHILDREN BORN OUTSIDE OF MARRIAGE.

Subdivision 1. Mother's right to custody. The biological mother of a child born to a mother who was not married to the child's father when the child was born and was not married to the child's father when the child was conceived has sole custody of the child until paternity has been established under sections 257.51 to 257.74, or until custody is determined in a separate proceeding under section 518.156.

Subd. 2. Father's right to parenting time and custody. (a) If paternity has been acknowledged under section 257.34 and paternity has been established under sections 257.51 to 257.74, the father's rights of parenting time or custody are determined under sections ~~518.17 and~~ 518.169 to 518.175.

(b) If paternity has not been acknowledged under section 257.34 and paternity has been established under sections 257.51 to 257.74, the biological father may petition for rights of parenting time or custody in the paternity proceeding or in a separate proceeding under section 518.156. The rights of parenting time or custody must be determined under sections 518.169 to 518.175.

Subd. 3. Father's right to parenting time and custody; recognition of paternity. If paternity has been recognized under section 257.75, the father may petition for rights of parenting time or custody in an independent action under section 518.156. The proceeding must be treated as an initial determination of custody ~~under section 518.17. The~~ and the provisions of ~~chapter 518~~ sections 518.169 to 518.175 apply with respect to the granting of custody and parenting time. An action to determine custody and parenting time may be commenced pursuant to chapter 518 without an adjudication of parentage. These proceedings may not be combined with any proceeding under chapter 518B.

EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective for temporary orders and child custody determinations made on or after January 1, 2012.

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Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 518.003, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3. Custody. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties:

(a) "Legal custody" means the right to determine the child's upbringing, including education, health care, and religious training.

(b) "Joint legal custody" means that both parents have equal rights and responsibilities, including the right to participate in major decisions determining the child's upbringing, including education, health care, and religious training.

(d) "Joint physical custody" means that the routine daily care and control and the residence of the child is ~~structured~~ shared between the parties.

(e) Wherever used in this chapter, the term "custodial parent" or "custodian" means the person who has the physical custody of the child at any particular time.

(f) "Custody determination" means a court decision and court orders and instructions providing for the custody of a child, including parenting time, but does not include a decision relating to child support or any other monetary obligation of any person.

(g) "Custody proceeding" includes proceedings in which a custody determination is one of several issues, such as an action for dissolution, divorce, or separation, and includes proceedings involving children who are in need of protection or services, domestic abuse, and paternity.

EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective for temporary orders and child custody determinations made on or after January 1, 2012.

Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 518.091, is amended to read:

518.091 SUMMONS; TEMPORARY RESTRAINING PROVISIONS; NOTICE REGARDING PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS; NOTICE REGARDING CUSTODY AND PARENTING TIME.

Subdivision 1. Temporary restraining orders. (a) Every summons must include the notice in this subdivision.

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING AND ALTERNATIVE

DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROVISIONS

UNDER MINNESOTA LAW, SERVICE OF THIS SUMMONS MAKES THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS APPLY TO BOTH PARTIES TO THIS ACTION, UNLESS THEY ARE MODIFIED BY THE COURT OR THE PROCEEDING IS DISMISSED:

(1) NEITHER PARTY MAY DISPOSE OF ANY ASSETS EXCEPT (i) FOR THE NECESSITIES OF LIFE OR FOR THE NECESSARY GENERATION OF INCOME OR PRESERVATION OF ASSETS, (ii) BY AN AGREEMENT IN WRITING, OR (iii) FOR RETAINING COUNSEL TO CARRY ON OR TO CONTEST THIS PROCEEDING;

(2) NEITHER PARTY MAY HARASS THE OTHER PARTY; AND

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(3) ALL CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INSURANCE COVERAGE MUST BE MAINTAINED AND CONTINUED WITHOUT CHANGE IN COVERAGE OR BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION.

IF YOU VIOLATE ANY OF THESE PROVISIONS, YOU WILL BE SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS BY THE COURT.

(4) PARTIES TO A MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION PROCEEDING ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEMPT ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA LAW. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION INCLUDES MEDIATION, ARBITRATION, AND OTHER PROCESSES AS SET FORTH IN THE DISTRICT COURT RULES. YOU MAY CONTACT THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR ABOUT RESOURCES IN YOUR AREA. IF YOU CANNOT PAY FOR MEDIATION OR ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, IN SOME COUNTIES, ASSISTANCE MAY BE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH A NONPROFIT PROVIDER OR A COURT PROGRAM. IF YOU ARE A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC ABUSE OR THREATS OF ABUSE AS DEFINED IN MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 518B, YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO TRY MEDIATION AND YOU WILL NOT BE PENALIZED BY THE COURT IN LATER PROCEEDINGS.

(b) Upon service of the summons, the restraining provisions contained in the notice apply by operation of law upon both parties until modified by further order of the court or dismissal of the proceeding, unless more than one year has passed since the last document was filed with the court.

Subd. 2. Parent education program requirements. Every summons involving custody or parenting time of a minor child must include the notice in this subdivision.

NOTICE OF PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 518.157, IN A CONTESTED PROCEEDING INVOLVING CUSTODY OR PARENTING TIME OF A MINOR CHILD, THE PARTIES MUST BEGIN PARTICIPATION IN A PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT MEETS MINIMUM STANDARDS PROMULGATED BY THE MINNESOTA SUPREME COURT WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE FIRST FILING WITH THE COURT. IN SOME DISTRICTS, PARENTING EDUCATION MAY BE REQUIRED IN ALL CUSTODY OR PARENTING PROCEEDINGS. YOU MAY CONTACT THE DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATOR FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS REQUIREMENT AND THE AVAILABILITY OF PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

Subd. 3. Custody and parenting time requirements. Every summons must include the notice in this subdivision.

NOTICE OF CUSTODY AND PARENTING TIME

PARENTS ARE ENTITLED TO A PRESUMPTION OF JOINT LEGAL CUSTODY AND JOINT PHYSICAL CUSTODY WITH EQUAL SHARED PARENTING. THIS MEANS THAT EACH PARENT HAS AT LEAST 45.1 PERCENT PARENTING TIME, UNLESS THE PARENTS AGREE OTHERWISE. CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS APPLY UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTIONS 518.169 TO 518.175.

EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective for summons issued on or after January 1, 2012.

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Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 518.131, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. Permissible orders. In a proceeding brought for custody, dissolution, or legal separation, or for disposition of property, maintenance, or child support following the dissolution of a marriage, either party may, by motion, request from the court and the court may grant a temporary order pending the final disposition of the proceeding to or for:

(a) Temporary custody and parenting time pursuant to sections 518.169 to 518.175, regarding the minor children of the parties;

(b) Temporary maintenance of either spouse;

(d) Temporary costs and reasonable attorney fees;

(e) Award the temporary use and possession, exclusive or otherwise, of the family home, furniture, household goods, automobiles, and other property of the parties;

(f) Restrain one or both parties from transferring, encumbering, concealing, or disposing of property except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life, and to account to the court for all such transfers, encumbrances, dispositions, and expenditures made after the order is served or communicated to the party restrained in open court;

(g) Restrain one or both parties from harassing, vilifying, mistreating, molesting, disturbing the peace, or restraining the liberty of the other party or the children of the parties;

(h) Restrain one or both parties from removing any minor child of the parties from the jurisdiction of the court;

(i) Exclude a party from the family home of the parties or from the home of the other party; and

(j) Require one or both of the parties to perform or to not perform such additional acts as will facilitate the just and speedy disposition of the proceeding, or will protect the parties or their children from physical or emotional harm.

EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective for temporary orders issued on or after January 1, 2012.

Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 518.131, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

Subd. 7. Guiding factors. The court shall be guided by the factors set forth in chapter 518A (concerning child support), and sections 518.552 (concerning maintenance), ~~518.17~~ 518.169 to 518.175 (concerning custody and parenting time), and 518.14 (concerning costs and attorney fees) in making temporary orders and restraining orders.

EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective January 1, 2012.

Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 518.155, is amended to read:

518.155 CUSTODY DETERMINATIONS.

Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a court in which a proceeding for dissolution, legal separation, or child custody has been commenced shall not issue, revise, modify or amend any order, pursuant to sections 518.131, 518.165, 518.168, 518.169, 518.17, 518.175 or 518.18, which affects the custody of a minor child or the parenting time of a parent unless the court has jurisdiction over the matter pursuant to the provisions of chapter 518D.

EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective January 1, 2012.

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Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 518.156, is amended to read:

518.156 COMMENCEMENT OF CUSTODY PROCEEDING.

Subdivision 1. Procedure. In a court of this state ~~which has~~ with jurisdiction to decide child custody matters, a child custody proceeding is commenced by a parent:

(1) by filing a petition for dissolution or legal separation; or

(2) where a decree of dissolution or legal separation has been entered or where none is sought, or when paternity has been recognized under section 257.75, by filing a petition or motion seeking custody or parenting time with the child in the county where the child is permanently resident or, where the child is found, or where an earlier order for custody of the child has been entered.

Subd. 2. Required notice. (a) Written notice of a child custody or parenting time or visitation proceeding shall be given to the child's parent, guardian, and custodian, who may appear and be heard and may file a responsive pleading. The court may, upon a showing of good cause, permit the intervention of other interested parties.

(b) Every notice must include the following notice of custody and parenting time requirements.

NOTICE OF CUSTODY AND PARENTING TIME

EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective for all notices issued on or after January 1, 2012.

Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 518.167, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2. Preparation. (a) In preparing a report concerning a child, the investigator may consult any person who may have information about the child and the potential custodial arrangements except for persons involved in mediation efforts between the parties. Mediation personnel may disclose to investigators and evaluators information collected during mediation only if agreed to in writing by all parties. Upon order of the court, the investigator may refer the child to professional personnel for diagnosis. The investigator may consult with and obtain information from medical, psychiatric, school personnel, or other expert persons who have served the child in the past after obtaining the consent of the parents or the child's custodian or guardian.

(b) The report submitted by the investigator must consider and evaluate the factors in section ~~518.17, subdivision 1~~ 518.169, subdivision 3, and include a detailed analysis of all information considered for each factor., provided that if joint physical custody is ~~contemplated or sought~~ not requested by either party, the report must consider and evaluate the factors in section ~~518.17, subdivision 2,~~ 518.17, subdivision 1. The report must state the position of each party and the investigator's recommendation and the reason for the recommendation, and reference established means for dispute resolution between the parties.

EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective for all investigations ordered on or after January 1, 2012.

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Sec. 9. [518.169] JOINT CUSTODY AND EQUAL SHARED PARENTING.

Subdivision 1. Public policy. (a) Recognizing the importance of protections afforded children by their ability to develop strong parental bonds, and recognizing the fundamental right and liberty interest that parents enjoy regarding the care, custody, and companionship of their children, the legislature finds and declares the following with respect to the intent of Minnesota laws relating to families:

(1) an intact, involved two-parent home provides the optimal environment through which children grow into productive and responsible adult citizens;

(2) parents play the primary role in the nurturing and development of their children. Our society, state, and statutes are secondary structures designed to support, not supplant, both parents in their role as the primary shapers of their children;

(3) mothers and fathers provide unique and invaluable contributions toward the development of their children. Each parent's contributions to the upbringing of their children are indistinguishable and equally necessary to assure children the best opportunity to develop into healthy citizens;

(4) children should be separated from their parents only under the most compelling and unusual circumstances in order to protect a child from endangerment;

(5) it is in the best interests of children to have frequent and continuing physical contact with both parents under joint legal and joint physical custody when the parents live separately, including after parental separation or dissolution of marriage. The proper role of the state is to interfere to the least degree in familial relationships with the specific purpose of preserving maximum time allocations with each parent and their children;

(6) parents may, and should be encouraged to, reach any agreement mutually acceptable to them regarding their parenting time allocations that reflects the individual circumstances of the parents and children. In the event parents cannot reach agreement on a parenting arrangement, it is the specific intent of Minnesota law that parents have a right to a rebuttable presumption of equal time with their children; and

(7) the judiciary in contested custody proceedings should demonstrate consistent application of the rebuttable presumption in favor of joint legal and joint physical custody in order to minimize the adversarial nature of custody proceedings.

(b) The purpose of this section is to prevent children from being alienated or disenfranchised from their parents' lives through the unwarranted interference of either parent.

(c) This section establishes clear legislative policy regarding the relationship of children with each parent when the parents live separately.

(d) In accordance with the findings in paragraph (a), the legislature declares that public policy is advanced and the best interests of children are promoted through equal and shared parenting and the recognition of both parents' fundamental freedoms to actively participate in the care, custody, and companionship of their children.

Subd. 2. Presumption of joint legal and physical custody and shared parenting. This subdivision applies to temporary and final orders in marriage dissolution or parentage cases. Upon request of either or both parties, the court shall use a rebuttable presumption that joint legal custody and joint physical custody, with equal shared parenting, is in the best interests of the child. For purposes of this subdivision, "equal" means a minimum parenting time for each parent of 45.1 percent. The percentage of parenting time may be determined by calculating the number of overnights that a child spends with a parent or by using a method other than overnights if the parent has

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significant time periods on separate days when the child is in the parent's physical custody but does not stay overnight. The parenting time must be spread throughout one calendar year in a way that best meets variable circumstances for the parties, unless both parents agree to a different division of time or schedule.

Subd. 3. Overcoming presumption. If the parents are unable to reach an agreement on joint legal and joint physical custody and equal shared parenting, the burden of overcoming the presumption of joint legal custody, joint physical custody, and equal shared parenting rests on the parent challenging the presumption. To overcome the presumption, the court must find that the parent challenging the presumption has established by clear and convincing evidence that:

(1) the other parent's actions rise to the level of endangering the child due to any of the following:

(i) abandonment under section 260C.007, subdivision 6, clause (1), 260C.301, subdivision 2, or 518.1705, subdivision 6, paragraph (b), clause (3);

(ii) physical or sexual abuse under section 260C.007, subdivision 6, clause (2);

(iii) neglect under section 260C.007, subdivision 6, clause (3) or (8);

(iv) allowing the child to live in injurious or dangerous conditions under section 260C.007, subdivision 6, clause (9);

(v) egregious harm under section 260C.007, subdivision 14;

(vi) emotional maltreatment under section 260C.007, subdivision 15;

(vii) great bodily harm under section 609.02, subdivision 7;

(viii) conviction of child abuse as defined in section 609.185, clause (b);

(ix) child maltreatment under section 626.556, subdivision 2, clauses (c) to (g); or

(x) domestic abuse as defined in section 518B.01, except when:

(A) a parent has petitioned for an order for protection and the petition has been dismissed or denied by a court, or an order for protection was filed by agreement of the parties without a finding of domestic abuse and the agreement and order incorporating the agreement did not provide otherwise, in which case the court must find that no domestic abuse has occurred with respect to matters that were alleged or could have been alleged; or

(B) a parent knowingly makes false allegations of domestic abuse as defined in section 518B.01, subdivision 2. Making a false allegation of abuse is sufficient grounds to challenge the custody and parenting time of the accuser. Allegations raised in the context of custody proceedings that do not display evidence of a previous pattern of abuse deserve heightened scrutiny as to their veracity; or

(2) the other parent is incapable of self-management or management of personal affairs and would jeopardize the safety of the children due to current habitual and excessive use of alcohol, drugs, or other mind-altering substances and the related actions due to the substance abuse demonstrate endangerment to the well-being of the child.

Subd. 4. Consideration of geographic limitations. This subdivision applies when the presumption has not been overcome, but due to the parents' different geographic locations, a 45.1 percent minimum parenting time for each parent would prevent the parents from keeping the child in one school during a school year. During the pendency of the custody proceeding, the child shall remain in the same school district which the child currently

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attends or most recently attended, unless the parents agree otherwise, or except in cases under section 518B.01 where the parent or child involved in the proceeding is endangered. If the parents do not agree otherwise, the court shall determine which parent has the majority of parenting time using the best interests of the child factors under section 518.17, subdivision 1, provided that a minimum of 25 percent parenting time must be granted to the other parent, making every attempt to exceed this amount and maximize the parental involvement of each parent.

Subd. 5. Findings and order. (a) If the court finds the presumption has been overcome, the court shall make detailed written findings that enumerate and explain which of the factors in this subdivision are applicable and what evidence supported these factors. The court shall restrict physical custody and parenting time with the other parent as to time, place, duration, or supervision and may deny parenting time entirely, as the circumstances warrant.

(b) If the court finds the presumption was not overcome, the court shall issue a custody order or parenting plan with a minimum 45.1 percent parenting time for each parent, or a different division of time agreed to by the parents, or as provided under subdivision 4, if applicable.

EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective for temporary orders and child custody determinations made on or after January 1, 2012.

Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 518.17, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. The best interests of the child. (a) Subject to section 518.169, "the best interests of the child" means all relevant factors to be considered and evaluated by the court including:

(1) the wishes of the child's parent or parents as to custody;

(2) the reasonable preference of the child, if the court deems the child to be of sufficient age to express preference;

(3) the child's primary caretaker;

(4) the intimacy of the relationship between each parent and the child;

(5) the interaction and interrelationship of the child with a parent or parents, siblings, and any other person who may significantly affect the child's best interests;

(6) the child's adjustment to home, school, and community;

(7) the length of time the child has lived in a stable, satisfactory environment and the desirability of maintaining continuity;

(8) the permanence, as a family unit, of the existing or proposed custodial home;

(9) the mental and physical health of all individuals involved; except that a disability, as defined in section 363A.03, of a proposed custodian or the child shall not be determinative of the custody of the child, unless the proposed custodial arrangement is not in the best interest of the child;

(10) the capacity and disposition of the parties to give the child love, affection, and guidance, and to continue educating and raising the child in the child's culture and religion or creed, if any;

(11) the child's cultural background;

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(12) the effect on the child of the actions of an abuser, if related to domestic abuse, as defined in section 518B.01, that has occurred between the parents or between a parent and another individual, whether or not the individual alleged to have committed domestic abuse is or ever was a family or household member of the parent; and

(13) except in cases in which a finding of domestic abuse as defined in section 518B.01 has been made, the disposition of each parent to encourage and permit frequent and continuing contact by the other parent with the child.

The court may not use one factor to the exclusion of all others. The primary caretaker factor may not be used as a presumption in determining the best interests of the child. The court must make detailed findings on each of the factors and explain how the factors led to its conclusions and to the determination of the best interests of the child.

(b) The court shall not consider conduct of a proposed custodian that does not affect the custodian's relationship to the child.

Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 518.17, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3. Custody order. (a) Subject to section 518.169, upon adjudging the nullity of a marriage, or in a dissolution or separation proceeding, or in a child custody proceeding, the court shall make such further order as it deems just and proper concerning:

(1) the legal custody of the minor children of the parties which shall be sole or joint;

(2) their physical custody and residence; and

(3) their support. In determining custody, the court shall ~~consider~~ use section 518.169 or, if section 518.169 is not applicable, use the best interests of ~~each~~ the child factors under subdivision 1 and shall not prefer one parent over the other solely on the basis of the sex of the parent. If neither party requests joint legal and joint physical custody under section 518.169 but either or both parties request joint legal custody, the court shall use a rebuttable presumption that joint legal custody is in the best interests of the child.

(b) The court shall grant the following rights to each of the parties, unless specific findings are made under section 518.68, subdivision 1. Each party has the right of access to, and to receive copies of, school, medical, dental, religious training, and other important records and information about the minor children. Each party has the right of access to information regarding health or dental insurance available to the minor children. Each party shall keep the other party informed as to the name and address of the school of attendance of the minor children. Each party has the right to be informed by school officials about the children's welfare, educational progress and status, and to attend school and parent-teacher conferences. The school is not required to hold a separate conference for each party. In case of an accident or serious illness of a minor child, each party shall notify the other party of the accident or illness, and the name of the health care provider and the place of treatment. Each party has the right to reasonable access and telephone contact with the minor children. The court may waive any of the rights under this section if it finds it is necessary to protect the welfare of a party or child.

Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 518.1705, subdivision 3, is amended to read: