Journal of the House - 99th Day - Wednesday, May 7, 2014

A quorum was present.

FitzSimmons, Hamilton and Hilstrom were excused.

Garofalo was excused until 11:30 a.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. 2712 and H. F. No. 2602, which had been referred to the Chief Clerk for comparison, were examined and found to be identical with certain exceptions.

SUSPENSION OF RULES

Mullery moved that the rules be so far suspended that S. F. No. 2712 be substituted for H. F. No. 2602 and that the House File be indefinitely postponed. The motion prevailed.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND DIVISIONS

Carlson from the Committee on Ways and Means to which was referred:

H. F. No. 1068, A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for capital projects; authorizing the Housing Finance Agency to issue housing infrastructure bonds; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 240A.09; 462A.37, subdivision 2, by adding subdivisions.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

"Section 1. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATIONS.

The sums shown in the column under "Appropriations" are appropriated from the general fund to the state agencies or officials indicated, to be spent for public purposes. Unless otherwise specified, the appropriations in this act are available until the project is completed or abandoned subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642.

SUMMARY
University of Minnesota		30,000,000
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities		30,650,000
Natural Resources		11,900,000
Agriculture		325,000
Public Safety		225,000
Transportation		74,250,000
Metropolitan Council		2,518,000
Human Services		46,512,000
Employment and Economic Development		500,000
Minnesota Historical Society		1,868,000

TOTAL		$198,748,000
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Sec. 2. UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

$30,000,000

To the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for Higher Education Asset Preservation and Replacement (HEAPR), to be spent in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 135A.046.

Sec. 3. MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Subdivision 1. Total Appropriation

$30,650,000

To the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities for the purposes specified in this section.

Subd. 2. Higher Education Asset Preservation and Replacement (HEAPR)

30,000,000

To be spent in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 135A.046.

Subd. 3. Alexandria Technical and Community College

650,000

For equipment maintenance and acquisition for manufacturing programs at Alexandria Technical and Community College, including the machine tool and welding programs, and any other appropriate programs as determined by the college.

Sec. 4. NATURAL RESOURCES

Subdivision 1. Total Appropriation

$11,900,000

To the commissioner of natural resources for the purposes specified in this section.

Subd. 2. Flood Hazard Mitigation

9,900,000

(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. Levee projects, to the extent practical, shall meet the state standard of three feet above the 100-year flood elevation. Project priorities shall be determined by the commissioner as appropriate and based on need.

(b) This appropriation includes money for the projects in Montevideo and Moorhead.

(c) For any project listed in this subdivision that the commissioner determines is not ready to proceed or does not expend all the money allocated to it, the commissioner may allocate that project's money to a project on the commissioner's priority list.

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(d) 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.

Subd. 3. Forestry Seed Processing Facilities

2,000,000

To construct, furnish, and equip an expansion to the cold storage and processing facilities at Badoura Nursery to support consolidated bareroot production; construct and equip improved seed development, processing, and storage facilities at Badoura Nursery; construct, furnish, and equip greenhouse and laboratory facilities at General Andrews Nursery site to support expanded tree improvement operations; and to upgrade irrigation and artificial propagation bed infrastructure at the General Andrews Nursery site.

Sec. 5. AGRICULTURE

$325,000

To the commissioner of agriculture for a grant to the Aitkin County Agricultural Society to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip a shared food service building that can be separated into three smaller food preparation areas. This appropriation does not require a nonstate contribution.

Sec. 6. PUBLIC SAFETY

$225,000

To the commissioner of public safety for a grant to the city of Cyrus to acquire land for and to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip a facility to accommodate the city hall with community meeting space and the fire department. This appropriation does not require a nonstate contribution.

Sec. 7. TRANSPORTATION

Subdivision 1. Total Appropriation

$74,250,000

To the commissioner of transportation for the purposes specified in this section.

Subd. 2. Local Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation

21,750,000

To match federal money and to replace or rehabilitate local deficient bridges as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 174.50. To the extent practicable, the commissioner shall expend the funds as provided under Minnesota Statutes, section 174.50, subdivision 6a, 6b, or 6c.

$11,750,000 of this appropriation is for a grant to Hennepin County to restore and recondition the Franklin Avenue Bridge. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget determines that at least $16,500,000 is committed to the project from nonstate sources.

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Subd. 3. Local Road Improvement Fund Grants

49,500,000

(a) For construction and reconstruction of local roads with statewide or regional significance under Minnesota Statutes, section 174.52, subdivision 4, or for grants to counties to assist in paying the costs of rural road safety capital improvement projects on county state-aid highways under Minnesota Statutes, section 174.52, subdivision 4a.

(b) This appropriation includes funding for the following projects:

(1) a grant to the city of Richfield for the 77th Street underpass project;

(2) a grant to Anoka County for the U.S. Highway 10 and County State-Aid Highway 83 (Armstrong Boulevard) project;

(3) a grant to Ramsey County for the road improvements related to the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant redevelopment project; and

(4) a grant for $250,000 to Pine Lake Township in Otter Tail County for improvements to Nitche Lake Road between County Road 8 and County Road 53 in Pine Lake Township.

(c) Of this appropriation, $11,448,000 is for materials and supplies related to road repair resulting from effects of the 2013-2014 winter season. By September 1, 2014, the commissioner shall apportion funds to counties in the same manner as county state-aid highway funds provided for calendar year 2014 under Minnesota Statutes, section 162.07; and $3,552,000 is for materials and supplies related to road repair resulting from effects of the 2013-2014 winter season. By September 1, 2014, the commissioner shall apportion funds to cities in the same manner as municipal state-aid street funds provided for calendar year 2014 under Minnesota Statutes, section 162.13.

Subd. 4. Safe Routes to School

1,000,000

For grants under Minnesota Statutes, section 174.40.

Subd. 5. Port Development Assistance

2,000,000

For grants under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 457A. Any improvements made with the proceeds of these grants must be publicly owned.

Sec. 8. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL

Subdivision 1. Total Appropriation

$2,518,000

To the Metropolitan Council for the purposes specified in this section.

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Subd. 2. Maplewood - Fish Creek Trail

318,000

For a grant to the city of Maplewood to acquire and develop approximately 70 acres of land along Fish Creek to be included within the Fish Creek Natural Greenway, a park of regional and historical significance located in Ramsey County within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget determines that an amount sufficient to complete the acquisition is committed to the project from nonstate sources.

Subd. 3. I-35E Pedestrian Shared Use Walkway

200,000

For a grant to the city of St. Paul to construct a pedestrian shared use walkway on the east side of I-35E from Arlington Avenue to Cuyuga Street. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget determines that at least an equal amount has been committed to the project from nonstate sources.

Subd. 4. West St. Paul - North Urban Regional Trail Bridge

2,000,000

For a grant to the city of West St. Paul to predesign, design, and construct a pedestrian bridge for the North Urban Regional Trail as an overpass of Robert Street in the area near Wentworth Avenue in West St. Paul. This appropriation may also be used to acquire property or purchase rights-of-way needed for bridge construction. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget has determined that at least an equal amount has been committed to the project from nonstate sources.

Sec. 9. HUMAN SERVICES

Subdivision 1. Total Appropriation

$46,512,000

To the commissioner of administration, or another named agency, for the purposes specified in this section.

Subd. 2. Minnesota Security Hospital - St. Peter

41,317,000

(a) To design and perform asbestos and hazardous materials abatement and demolition; to complete the design of, and to construct, furnish, and equip the first phase of a two-phase project to remodel existing, and to develop new residential, program, activity, and ancillary facilities for the Minnesota Security Hospital on the upper campus of the St. Peter Regional Treatment Center. This appropriation includes funding to design the second phase of the project. Upon substantial completion of the first phase of this project, any unspent portion of this appropriation is available to design, perform asbestos and hazardous materials abatement, perform demolition, and to construct, renovate, furnish, and equip the second phase.

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(b) The commissioner of human services shall promulgate rules to establish new licensing requirements and a new licensing category for maximum security units at the Minnesota Security Hospital at St. Peter no later than July 1, 2015.

Subd. 3. Early Childhood Learning and Child Protection Facilities

5,000,000

To the commissioner of human services for grants under Minnesota Statutes, section 256E.37, to construct and rehabilitate early childhood learning and child protection facilities. Notwithstanding the limits on grant amounts in Minnesota Statutes, section 256E.37, a grant from this appropriation for an individual facility may be for up to $1,000,000.

Notwithstanding the limitations on grant amounts in Minnesota Statutes, section 256E.37, or this subdivision, $3,000,000 of this appropriation is for a grant to Hennepin County to predesign, design, renovate, furnish, and equip the early childhood center at the YWCA of Minneapolis. The grant to Hennepin County is not available until the commissioner of management and budget determines that at least an equal amount has been committed to the project from nonstate sources.

Subd. 4. Advocating for Change Together

195,000

For grave markers or memorial monuments for the Remembering with Dignity Project as administered by the organization Advocating for Change Together for unmarked graves on public land of deceased residents of state hospitals or regional treatment centers.

Sec. 10. EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

$500,000

To the commissioner of employment and economic development for Innovative Business Development Public Infrastructure Grants under Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.435.

Sec. 11. MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

$1,868,000

To the Minnesota Historical Society to be allocated to county and local jurisdictions as matching money for historic preservation projects of a capital nature, as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 138.0525.

Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 12A.16, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5. Waivers authorized. The requirements of section 174.50, subdivisions 5~~, 6, 6a, and~~ to 7, are waived for grants under subdivision 3.

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Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 174.50, subdivision 6b, is amended to read:

Subd. 6b. Bridge ~~engineering and design~~ costs in smaller cities. ~~Until June 30, 2007,~~ (a) The commissioner may make grants from the state transportation fund to a home rule or statutory city with a population of 5,000 or less ~~and a net tax capacity of under $200,000~~ for design ~~and preliminary~~, engineering, and construction of bridges on city streets.

(b) Grants under this subdivision are subject to the procedures and criteria established under subdivisions 5 ~~and~~, 6, and 7.

(1) 100 percent of the design and ~~preliminary~~ engineering costs that are in excess of $10,000;

(2) 100 percent of the bridge approach work costs that are in excess of $10,000; and

(3) 100 percent of the bridge construction work costs.

~~Total grants under this subdivision to all cities may not exceed $200,000.~~

Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 174.50, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

Subd. 7. Bridge grant program ~~requirements~~; rulemaking. (a) The commissioner of transportation shall develop rules, procedures for application for grants, conditions of grant administration, standards, and criteria as provided under subdivision 6, including bridge specifications, in cooperation with road authorities of political subdivisions, for use in the administration of funds appropriated to the commissioner and for the administration of grants to subdivisions.

(b) The maximum use of standardized bridges is encouraged. Regardless of the size of the existing bridge, a bridge or replacement bridge is eligible for assistance from the state transportation fund if a hydrological survey indicates that the bridge or replacement bridge must be ten feet or more in length.

(c) As part of the standards or rules, the commissioner shall, in consultation with local road authorities, establish a minimum distance between any two bridges that cross over the same river, stream, or waterway, so that only one of the bridges is eligible for a grant under this section. As appropriate, the commissioner may establish exceptions from the minimum distance requirement or procedures for obtaining a variance.

(d) Political subdivisions may use grants made under this section to construct or reconstruct bridges, including but not limited to:

(1) matching federal aid grants to construct or reconstruct key bridges;

(2) paying the costs to abandon an existing bridge that is deficient and in need of replacement but where no replacement will be made; and

(3) paying the costs to construct a road or street to facilitate the abandonment of an existing bridge if the commissioner determines that the bridge is deficient, and that construction of the road or street is more economical than replacement of the existing bridge.

(e) Funds appropriated to the commissioner from the Minnesota state transportation fund shall be segregated from the highway tax user distribution fund and other funds created by article XIV of the Minnesota Constitution.

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Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 174.52, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3. Advisory committee. (a) The commissioner shall establish an a local road improvement program advisory committee consisting of five members, including:

(1) one county commissioner;

(2) one county engineer;

(3) one city engineer;

(4) one city council member or city administrator representing a city with a population over 5,000; and

(5) one city council member or city administrator representing a city with a population under 5,000.

(b) The advisory committee shall provide recommendations to the commissioner regarding expenditures from the ~~trunk highway corridor projects account~~ accounts established in this section.

~~(b)~~ (c) Notwithstanding section 15.059, subdivision 5, the committee does not expire.

Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 462A.37, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2. Authorization. (a) The agency may issue up to $30,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of housing infrastructure bonds in one or more series to which the payment made under this section may be pledged. The housing infrastructure bonds authorized in this subdivision may be issued to fund loans, on terms and conditions the agency deems appropriate, made for one or more of the following purposes:

(1) to finance the costs of the construction, acquisition, and rehabilitation of supportive housing for individuals and families who are without a permanent residence;

(2) to finance the costs of the acquisition and rehabilitation of foreclosed or abandoned housing to be used for affordable rental housing and the costs of new construction of rental housing on abandoned or foreclosed property where the existing structures will be demolished or removed;

(3) to finance that portion of the costs of acquisition of ~~abandoned or foreclosed~~ property that is attributable to the land to be leased by community land trusts to low- and moderate-income homebuyers, and to the extent feasible, projects should help mitigate racial disparities in homeownership rates and promote economic integration; and

(4) to finance the costs of acquisition and rehabilitation of federally assisted rental housing and for the refinancing of costs of the construction, acquisition, and rehabilitation of federally assisted rental housing, including providing funds to refund, in whole or in part, outstanding bonds previously issued by the agency or another government unit to finance or refinance such costs.

(b) Among comparable proposals for permanent supportive housing, preference shall be given to permanent supportive housing for veterans and other individuals or families who:

(1) either have been without a permanent residence for at least 12 months or at least four times in the last three years; or

(2) are at significant risk of lacking a permanent residence for 12 months or at least four times in the last three years.

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(c) Among comparable proposals for acquisition of land to be leased by community land trusts, the agency shall give preference to the acquisition of abandoned or foreclosed property and the acquisition of property located in a foreclosure priority area identified by the agency. Proposals for the acquisition of property that is not foreclosed or abandoned or in a foreclosure priority area must include a rationale for not targeting foreclosed or abandoned properties or properties in foreclosure priority areas.

EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment for bonds authorized in 2014 and thereafter.

Sec. 17. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 462A.37, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:

Subd. 2a. Additional authorization. In addition to the amount authorized in subdivision 2, the agency may issue up to $80,000,000 of housing infrastructure bonds in one or more series to which the payments made under this section may be pledged.

Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 462A.37, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:

Subd. 5. Additional appropriation. (a) The agency must certify annually to the commissioner of management and budget the actual amount of annual debt service on each series of bonds issued under subdivision 2a.

(b) Each July 15, beginning in 2016 and through 2037, if any housing infrastructure bonds issued under subdivision 2a remain outstanding, the commissioner of management and budget must transfer to the housing infrastructure bond account established under section 462A.21, subdivision 32, the amount certified under paragraph (a), not to exceed $6,400,000 annually. The amounts necessary to make the transfers are appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of management and budget.

(c) The agency may pledge to the payment of the housing infrastructure bonds the payments to be made by the state under this section.

Sec. 19. APPROPRIATIONS GIVEN EFFECT ONCE.

If an appropriation in this act is enacted more than once in the 2014 legislative session for the same purpose, the appropriation must be given effect only once. If the appropriations for the same purpose are for different amounts, the lowest of the amounts is the one to be given effect.

Sec. 20. EFFECTIVE DATE.

Except as otherwise provided, this act is effective the day following final enactment."

Delete the title and insert:

"A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for capital improvement projects; modifying grant programs; authorizing the Housing Finance Agency to issue housing infrastructure bonds; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 12A.16, subdivision 5; 174.50, subdivisions 6b, 7; 174.52, subdivision 3; 462A.37, subdivision 2, by adding subdivisions."

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration.

The report was adopted.

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Carlson from the Committee on Ways and Means to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2490, A bill for an act relating to capital investment; authorizing spending to acquire and better public land and buildings and other improvements of a capital nature with certain conditions; modifying previous appropriations; establishing new programs and modifying existing programs; authorizing the use of negotiated sales; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 12A.16, subdivision 5; 16A.641, by adding a subdivision; 16A.642, subdivisions 1, 2; 134.45, subdivision 5b; 135A.034, subdivision 2; 174.50, subdivisions 6b, 7; 174.52, subdivision 3; Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 16, subdivision 5; Laws 2009, chapter 93, article 1, section 11, subdivision 4; Laws 2010, chapter 189, sections 15, subdivision 5; 21, subdivision 11; Laws 2012, First Special Session chapter 1, article 1, section 9, subdivision 3; article 2, section 4, subdivision 2; Laws 2013, chapter 136, sections 4; 7; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 116J.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

"ARTICLE 1

APPROPRIATIONS

Section 1. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATIONS.

The sums shown in the column under "Appropriations" are appropriated from the bond proceeds fund, or another named fund, to the state agencies or officials indicated, to be spent for public purposes. Appropriations of bond proceeds must be spent as authorized by the Minnesota Constitution, article XI, section 5, paragraph (a), to acquire and better public land and buildings and other public improvements of a capital nature, or as authorized by the Minnesota Constitution, article XI, section 5, paragraphs (b) to (j), or article XIV. Unless otherwise specified, money appropriated in this act for a capital program or project may be used to pay state agency staff costs that are attributed directly to the capital program or project in accordance with accounting policies adopted by the commissioner of management and budget. Unless otherwise specified, the appropriations in this act are available until the project is completed or abandoned subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642. Unless otherwise specified in this act, money appropriated in this act for activities under Minnesota Statutes, sections 16B.307, 84.946, and 135A.046, should not be used for projects that can be financed within a reasonable time frame under Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.322 or 16C.144.

SUMMARY

University of Minnesota		$119,497,000
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities		145,961,000
Education		13,491,000
Minnesota State Academies		11,654,000
Perpich Center for Arts Education		2,000,000
Natural Resources		59,150,000
Agriculture		203,000
Pollution Control Agency		2,625,000
Board of Water and Soil Resources		20,400,000
Zoological Garden		4,250,000
Administration		128,000,000
Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission		7,973,000
Public Safety		4,590,000
Military Affairs		3,224,000
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Metropolitan Council		57,486,000
Human Services		7,470,000
Veterans Affairs		2,555,000
Corrections		28,745,000
Employment and Economic Development		14,450,000
Public Facilities Authority		45,067,000
Housing Finance Agency		20,000,000
Minnesota Historical Society		11,957,000
Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board		4,995,000
Grants to Political Subdivisions		174,885,000
Bond Sale Expenses		900,000
Cancellations		(7,494,000)

TOTAL		$894,654,000

Bond Proceeds Fund (General Fund Debt Service)		843,003,000
Bond Proceeds Fund (User Financed Debt Service)		48,654,000
Maximum Effort School Loan Fund		10,491,000
Bond Proceeds Cancellations		(7,494,000)

APPROPRIATIONS

Sec. 2. UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

Subdivision 1. Total Appropriation

$119,497,000

To the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the purposes specified in this section.

Subd. 2. Minneapolis; Tate Laboratory Renovation

56,700,000

To design, renovate, furnish, and equip the Tate Laboratory of Physics building on the Minneapolis campus for the College of Science and Engineering.

Subd. 3. Crookston; Wellness Center

1,130,000

To predesign and design the renovation of the campus wellness and recreational center on the Crookston Campus.

Subd. 4. Research Laboratories

8,667,000

To design, construct, furnish, and equip a new bee research facility and to design, renovate, furnish, and equip the aquatic invasive species research laboratory.

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Subd. 5. Duluth; Chemical Sciences and Advanced Materials Building

1,500,000

To predesign and design a new facility to meet the research and undergraduate instruction needs of the Swenson College of Science and Engineering on the Duluth campus.

Subd. 6. James Ford Bell Natural History Museum and Planetarium

51,500,000

To complete the design of and to construct, furnish, and equip a new James Ford Bell Natural History Museum and Planetarium on the St. Paul campus.

Subd. 7. University Share

Except for the appropriations for HEAPR and the Bell Museum, the appropriations in this section are intended to cover approximately two-thirds of the cost of each project. The remaining costs must be paid from university sources.

Subd. 8. Unspent Appropriations

Upon substantial completion of a project authorized in this section and after written notice to the commissioner of management and budget, the Board of Regents must use any money remaining in the appropriation for that project for HEAPR under Minnesota Statutes, section 135A.046. The Board of Regents must report by February 1 of each even-numbered year to the chairs of the house of representatives and senate committees with jurisdiction over capital investment and higher education finance, and to the chairs of the house of representatives Ways and Means Committee and the senate Finance Committee, on how the remaining money has been allocated or spent.

Sec. 3. MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Subdivision 1. Total Appropriation

$145,961,000

To the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities for the purposes specified in this section.

Subd. 2. Metropolitan State University

35,865,000

To complete the design of and to construct, furnish, and equip the Science Education Center, and renovate, furnish, and equip space in the new main building.

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Subd. 3. Bemidji State University

13,790,000

To complete design and renovate, construct an addition to, furnish, and equip Memorial Hall; to design and renovate, furnish, and equip Decker Hall; to demolish Sanford Hall; and to design the demolition and replacement of Hagg Sauer Hall.

Subd. 4. Lake Superior College

5,266,000

To complete design, renovate, furnish, and equip the allied health and science classroom, lab, and clinic space in the 1986 wing of the E building.

Subd. 5. Minneapolis Community and Technical College

3,600,000

To design and renovate classroom and lab space, and upgrade HVAC, security systems, and facility exteriors.

Subd. 6. St. Paul College

1,500,000

To design, renovate, furnish, and equip classroom and lab space for the culinary arts and computer numerical control/machine tool programs.

Subd. 7. Minnesota State College - Southeast Technical

1,200,000

To design, renovate, repurpose, furnish, and equip classroom and lab space on the Winona campus.

Subd. 8. Minnesota State University - Mankato

25,818,000

To complete design, construct, furnish, and equip a clinical science building.

Subd. 9. Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Moorhead

6,544,000

To design, renovate, demolish obsolete space, construct an addition, and furnish and equip the transportation center.

Subd. 10. Rochester Community and Technical College

1,000,000

To design the demolition of Memorial and Plaza Halls and the renovation and relocation of associated classrooms and office spaces.

Subd. 11. Century College

2,020,000

To design, renovate, repurpose, furnish, and equip classroom and lab space for high-demand technical programs including a digital fabrication lab and solar panels.

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Subd. 12. Northeast Higher Education District

3,344,000

To design, renovate, furnish, and equip Wilson Hall and construct a biomass boiler system on the Itasca campus; to design, renovate, furnish, and equip the clinical nursing lab on the Rainy River campus; to design, renovate, furnish, and equip classroom and lab space on the Vermilion campus; and to design the demolition of and to demolish obsolete space, and to design, renovate, furnish, and equip space on the Hibbing campus.

Subd. 13. Winona State University

22,200,000

To design, renovate, remodel, furnish, and equip classrooms for the Education Village project, which includes Wabasha Hall, Wabasha Rec, and the Cathedral School.

Subd. 14. St. Paul College

14,482,000

To complete the design of and construct the health and science alliance center addition and to renovate, furnish, and equip existing health and West Tower spaces.

Subd. 15. Century College

1,000,000

To design the renovation and construction of flexible, multiuse classrooms and labs for workforce programs.

Subd. 16. South Central College - North Mankato

7,467,000

To design, renovate, renew, furnish, and equip laboratory, classroom, and office spaces on the North Mankato campus, including asbestos abatement, roof replacement, and HVAC upgrades.

Subd. 17. St. Cloud State University

865,000

To design the renovation of Eastman Hall to relocate student health services and academic programs into the renovated Eastman Hall.

Subd. 18. Debt Service

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), the Board of Trustees shall pay the debt service on one-third of the principal amount of state bonds sold to finance projects authorized by this section. After each sale of general obligation bonds, the commissioner of management and budget shall notify the board of the amounts assessed for each year for the life of the bonds.

(b) The board need not pay debt service on bonds sold to finance HEAPR. Where a nonstate match is required, the debt service is due on a principal amount equal to one-third of the total project cost, less the match committed before the bonds are sold.

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(c) The commissioner of management and budget shall reduce the board's assessment each year by one-third of the net income from investment of general obligation bond proceeds in proportion to the amount of principal and interest otherwise required to be paid by the board. The board shall pay its resulting net assessment to the commissioner of management and budget by December 1 each year. If the board fails to make a payment when due, the commissioner of management and budget shall reduce allotments for appropriations from the general fund otherwise available to the board and apply the amount of the reduction to cover the missed debt service payment. The commissioner of management and budget shall credit the payments received from the board to the bond debt service account in the state bond fund each December 1 before money is transferred from the general fund under Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.641, subdivision 10.

Subd. 19. Unspent Appropriations

(a) Upon substantial completion of a project authorized in this section and after written notice to the commissioner of management and budget, the board must use any money remaining in the appropriation for that project for HEAPR under Minnesota Statutes, section 135A.046. The Board of Trustees must report by February 1 of each even-numbered year to the chairs of the house of representatives and senate committees with jurisdiction over capital investment and higher education finance, and to the chairs of the house of representatives Ways and Means Committee and the senate Finance Committee, on how the remaining money has been allocated or spent.

(b) The unspent portion of an appropriation for a project in this section that is complete is available for HEAPR under this subdivision, at the same campus as the project for which the original appropriation was made and the debt service requirement under subdivision 18 is reduced accordingly. Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, applies from the date of the original appropriation to the unspent amount transferred.

Sec. 4. EDUCATION

Subdivision 1. Total Appropriation

$13,491,000

To the commissioner of education or another named agency for the purposes specified in this section.

Subd. 2. Independent School District No. 38, Red Lake

10,491,000

From the maximum effort school loan fund for a capital loan to Independent School District No. 38, Red Lake, as provided in Minnesota Statutes, sections 126C.60 to 126C.72. Of this appropriation, $5,491,000 is to complete design and construction

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of, furnish, and equip a single kitchen and cafeteria to serve the high school and middle school, and $5,000,000 is to complete design, renovation, and construction of, furnish, and equip Red Lake Elementary School. Before any capital loan contract is approved under this authorization, the district must provide documentation acceptable to the commissioner on how the capital loan will be used.

Subd. 3. Library Construction Grants

3,000,000

For library construction grants under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.45.

Sec. 5. MINNESOTA STATE ACADEMIES

Subdivision 1. Total Appropriation

$11,654,000

To the commissioner of administration for the purposes specified in this section.

Subd. 2. Asset Preservation

1,000,000

For capital asset preservation improvements and betterments on both campuses of the Minnesota State Academies, to be spent in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307.

Subd. 3. New Residence Hall

10,654,000

To complete the design of and perform asbestos and hazardous materials abatement and demolition of Frechette Hall and to design, construct, furnish, and equip a new boys' dormitory on the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf campus.

Sec. 6. PERPICH CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION

$2,000,000

To the commissioner of administration for capital asset preservation improvements and betterments at the Perpich Center for Arts Education, to be spent in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307. This appropriation includes money to renovate the restrooms in the east wing of the administration building.

Sec. 7. NATURAL RESOURCES

Subdivision 1. Total Appropriation

$59,150,000

To the commissioner of natural resources for the purposes specified in this section.

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The appropriations in this section are subject to the requirements of the natural resources capital improvement program under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.12, unless this section or the statutes referred to in this section provide more specific standards, criteria, or priorities for projects than Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.12.

Subd. 2. Natural Resources Asset Preservation

10,000,000

For the renovation of state-owned facilities and recreational assets operated by the commissioner of natural resources to be spent in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 84.946. Notwithstanding section 84.946, the commissioner may use this appropriation to replace buildings if, considering the embedded energy in the building, that is the most energy-efficient and carbon-reducing method of renovation.

Subd. 3. Buildings and Facilities Development

2,000,000

To predesign buildings in Bemidji, Rochester, and a lab/necropsy facility; and to replace buildings that are in poor condition, outdated, and no longer support the natural resource work.

Subd. 4. Dam Renovation, Repair, Removal

6,500,000

(a) To renovate or remove publicly owned dams. The commissioner shall determine project priorities as appropriate under Minnesota Statutes, sections 103G.511 and 103G.515.

(b) This appropriation includes up to $3,000,000 for a grant to the city of Champlin to repair and renovate the Champlin Mill Pond Dam. Notwithstanding the match requirements in section 103G.515, the grant to the city of Champlin does not require any nonstate match.

(c) $2,400,000 of this appropriation is for a grant to Blue Earth County to repair and renovate the Rapidan Dam. Notwithstanding the match requirements in section 103G.515, the grant to Blue Earth County does not require any nonstate match.

(d) $1,100,000 of this appropriation is for a grant to the city of Lanesboro to replace the Lanesboro Dam in Fillmore County. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.511, subdivision 3, or any other law to the contrary, this appropriation does not require a nonstate match.

Subd. 5. RIM Critical Habitat

3,000,000

To provide the state match for the critical habitat private sector matching account under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.943. This appropriation must be used only to acquire fee title.

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Subd. 6. State Trails Acquisition and Development

20,900,000

To acquire land for and to construct and renovate state trails under Minnesota Statutes, section 85.015. This appropriation includes funding for the following trail projects:

(1) $500,000 to acquire land for and develop approximately four miles of the Blazing Star Trail from Myre-Big Island State Park to Hayward;

(2) $2,000,000 is for the Camp Ripley/Veterans Trail;

(3) $500,000 is to develop and pave approximately five miles of the Casey Jones Trail in Pipestone County from County Road 16 through Woodstock and to improve the trailhead in Pipestone;

(4) $2,750,000 is for the Cuyuna Lakes Trail segment from Deerwood to Crosby and the Sagamore Unit of the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area, to connect to the Paul Bunyan Trail and into Lum Park and then to the airport;

(5) $600,000 is to acquire land and develop the Gateway Trail from Pine Point Park in May Township into William O'Brien State Park;

(6) $1,700,000 is to acquire land and develop the Gitchi-Gami Trail from a Department of Transportation wayside rest on Trunk Highway 61 at Cutface Creek to the existing trail terminus on the west edge of Grand Marais;

(7) $1,500,000 is to acquire land and develop an approximately five mile spur from the Glacial Lakes Trail through New London and into Sibley State Park, including a separated grade crossing of Trunk Highway 71;

(8) $300,000 is to acquire land and develop a portion of the Goodhue Pioneer Trail;

(9) $3,100,000 is to design, develop, and complete the Heartland Trail from Detroit Lakes to Frazee, and to predesign the trail between Moorhead and Hawley. Any remaining portion of this amount may be used to fund the design and completion of other sections of the Heartland Trail, including from Park Rapids to Itasca State Park or from Hawley to Detroit Lakes;

(10) $2,000,000 is to pave approximately 28.5 miles of the Luce Line Trail from the Carver-McLeod County border to Cedar Mills in Meeker County;

(11) $550,000 is to acquire land and develop the Mill Towns Trail segment from Faribault to Dundas;

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(12) $400,000 is for the Minnesota River Trail between Mankato and St. Peter, and connections to the Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail and the Red Jacket Trail in Mankato;

(13) up to $2,500,000 is to develop the Minnesota Valley Trail from the Bloomington Ferry Bridge to the Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in Bloomington; and

(14) $2,500,000 is to acquire land and develop approximately 11 miles of the Shooting Star Trail from Rose Creek to Austin.

The commissioner may allocate money not needed to complete a project listed in this section to another project listed in this section that may need additional money to be completed. For any project listed in this subdivision that the commissioner determines is not ready to proceed, the commissioner may reallocate that project's money to another state trail project described in this section or other state trail infrastructure. The chairs of the house of representatives and senate committees with jurisdiction over environment and natural resources and legislators from the affected legislative districts must be notified of any changes.

Subd. 7. Scientific and Natural Areas Acquisition and Development

2,000,000

To acquire land identified by the commissioner as targeted sites for potential acquisition for scientific and natural areas under Minnesota Statutes, sections 84.033 and 86A.05, subdivision 5, and for protection and improvements of a capital nature in scientific and natural areas.

Subd. 8. Aquatic Management Area Acquisition and Development

1,000,000

To acquire land in fee for aquatic management area purposes and for improvements of a capital nature to develop, protect, or improve habitat and facilities on wildlife management areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 14.

Subd. 9. Central Minnesota Regional Parks

500,000

For a grant to the city of Sartell to acquire up to 68 acres of land located along the Sauk River near the confluence of the Mississippi to serve as part of the Central Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails.

Subd. 10. Fort Snelling Upper Post, Paths

500,000

To design and construct bicycle and pedestrian paths between the Fort Snelling light rail transit station and historic Fort Snelling and the upper post area.

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Subd. 11. Red River Recreation Area

250,000

To improve campground utilities in the Red River Recreation Area in the city of East Grand Forks. These improvements may include expansion of camping amenities in the form of full hookups, which include water, electricity, and sewage, but the appropriation does not include funding of a swimming pool.

Subd. 12. Fountain Lake Restoration

7,500,000

For a grant to the Shell Rock River Watershed District for sediment removal and cleanup of Fountain Lake, including engineering, design, permitting, and land acquisition for deposit of removed sediment.

Subd. 13. Native Prairie Bank Acquisition and Development

2,000,000

To acquire native prairie bank easements under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.96, to develop and restore certain tracts of prairie bank lands.

Subd. 14. Groundwater Monitoring and Observation Wells

1,000,000

To install groundwater monitoring wells for multiple groundwater quantity and quality monitoring purposes by state agencies, as scientifically and practically appropriate, with preference given to placing monitoring wells in groundwater management areas.

Subd. 15. James Ford Bell Museum

2,000,000

To design and construct outdoor classroom space and landscapes representing Minnesota biomes at the new James Ford Bell Museum of Natural History on the St. Paul campus of the University of Minnesota.

Subd. 16. State Forest Campground Connection to Sewer System

The commissioner must provide for the state forest campground in Kabetogama Township to be connected to a public sewage treatment system within the Voyageurs National Park Clean Water Joint Powers Board's jurisdiction, when one is constructed and operational.

Subd. 17. Unspent Appropriations

The unspent portion of an appropriation for a project in this section that is complete, upon written notice to the commissioner of management and budget, is available for asset preservation under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.946. Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, applies from the date of the original appropriation to the unspent amount transferred.

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Sec. 8. AGRICULTURE

$203,000

To the commissioner of agriculture to design, reconstruct, and equip the feed storage and grinding rooms in the Agriculture Laboratory.

Sec. 9. POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY

$2,625,000

To the Pollution Control Agency for a solid waste capital assistance grant under Minnesota Statutes, section 115A.54, to Becker County to design and construct a waste transfer facility and a material recovery facility. This amount includes 75 percent of the cost of the transfer station and 50 percent of the cost of a material recovery facility. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget determines that an amount sufficient to complete the project is committed from nonstate sources.

Sec. 10. BOARD OF WATER AND SOIL RESOURCES

Subdivision 1. Total Appropriation

$20,400,000

To the Board of Water and Soil Resources for the purposes specified in this section.

Subd. 2. Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) Reserve Program

15,000,000

(a) To acquire conservation easements from landowners to preserve, restore, create, and enhance wetlands and associated uplands of prairie and grasslands, and restore and enhance rivers and streams, riparian lands, and associated uplands of prairie and grasslands in order to protect soil and water quality, support fish and wildlife habitat, reduce flood damage, and provide other public benefits. The provisions of Minnesota Statutes, section 103F.515, apply to this program.

(b) The board shall give priority to leveraging federal funds by enrolling targeted new lands or enrolling environmentally sensitive lands that have expiring federal conservation agreements.

(c) The board is authorized to enter into new agreements and amend past agreements with landowners as required by Minnesota Statutes, section 103F.515, subdivision 5, to allow for restoration. Of this appropriation, up to five percent may be used for restoration and enhancement.

Subd. 3. Local Government Roads Wetland Replacement Program

5,400,000

To acquire land or permanent easements and to restore, create, enhance, and preserve wetlands to replace those wetlands drained or filled as a result of the repair, reconstruction, replacement, or rehabilitation of existing public roads as required by Minnesota

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Statutes, section 103G.222, subdivision 1, paragraphs (l) and (m). The board may vary the priority order of Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.222, subdivision 3, paragraph (a), to implement an in-lieu fee agreement approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. The purchase price paid for acquisition of land or perpetual easement must be a fair market value as determined by the board. The board may enter into agreements with the federal government, other state agencies, political subdivisions, nonprofit organizations, fee title owners, or other qualified private entities to acquire wetland replacement credits in accordance with Minnesota Rules, chapter 8420.

Sec. 11. MINNESOTA ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS

$4,250,000

To the Minnesota Zoological Garden Board for capital asset preservation improvements and betterments to infrastructure and exhibits at the Minnesota Zoo, to be spent in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307.

Sec. 12. ADMINISTRATION

Subdivision 1. Total Appropriation

$128,000,000

To the commissioner of administration for the purposes specified in this section.

Subd. 2. Capitol Renovation and Restoration, Continued

126,300,000

This appropriation may be used for one or more of the following purposes:

(1) To complete the design of, and to construct, repair, improve, renovate, restore, furnish, and equip, the State Capitol building and grounds including, but not limited to, exterior stone repairs and window replacement; asbestos and hazardous materials abatement; mechanical, electrical, and plumbing; security systems replacement; general construction including, but not limited to, demolition, site improvements, life safety improvements, accessibility, security, and telecommunications; roof replacement; assessment and conservation of works of art; and finish work.

(2) To predesign, design, conduct hazardous materials abatement, construct, repair, renovate, remodel, and furnish and equip the State Office Building, Administration Building, Centennial Office Building, 321 Grove Street buildings, and such other properties located on the Capitol campus as determined by the commissioner to meet temporary and permanent office, broadcast media, storage, parking, and other space needs occasioned by and in furtherance of an efficient restoration of the State Capitol building and for the efficient and effective function of the tenants currently located in the State Capitol building.

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This appropriation is in addition to the appropriations in Laws 2012, chapter 293, section 13, subdivision 3, and Laws 2013, chapter 136, section 3.

Subd. 3. Capital Asset Preservation and Replacement Account

1,000,000

To be spent in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.632.

Subd. 4. Minnesota Hmong-Lao Veterans Memorial

450,000

To complete design of and construct a memorial in the Capitol Area to honor all Hmong-Lao veterans of the war in Laos who were allied with the American forces during the Vietnam War. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget has determined that at least $100,000 has been committed to the project from nonstate sources. Nonstate funds provided for this project may also be used to fund only its proportional share of new sidewalks leading to monuments in the Capitol Area.

Subd. 5. Minnesota Workers Memorial

250,000

For capital improvements to the Minnesota Workers Memorial on the grounds of the State Capitol.

Sec. 13. MINNESOTA AMATEUR SPORTS COMMISSION

Subdivision 1. Total Appropriation

$7,973,000

To the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission for the purposes specified in this section.

Subd. 2. Southwest Regional Amateur Sports Center

4,298,000

For a grant to the city of Marshall to acquire land and prepare a site for, and to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip the Southwest Regional Amateur Sports Center in Marshall. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget determines that at least an equal amount is committed to the project from nonstate sources.

Subd. 3. National Sports Center Expansion

3,200,000

To acquire land and prepare a site for and to design, construct, and equip parking lots, roads, athletic fields, and other infrastructure necessary for expansion of tournament fields at the National Sports Center in Blaine.

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Subd. 4. Asset Preservation

475,000

For asset preservation improvements and betterments of a capital nature at the National Sports Center in Blaine, to be spent in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307, including life safety improvements, emergency roof and wall repair, and to replace lighting systems on the National Sports Center campus.

Sec. 14. PUBLIC SAFETY

Subdivision 1. Total Appropriation

$4,590,000

To the commissioner of public safety for the purposes specified in this section.

Subd. 2. Cottage Grove - HERO Center

1,460,000

For a grant to the city of Cottage Grove to predesign and design a Health and Emergency Response Occupations (HERO) Center at 12600 Ravine Parkway in Cottage Grove. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget determines that the cities of Cottage Grove and Woodbury and the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities have entered into an agreement for operation and management of the center, and that at least an equal amount is committed to the project from nonstate sources.

Subd. 3. Maplewood - East Metro Public Safety Training Center

1,800,000

For a grant to the city of Maplewood to complete the second half of the critical Class A burn building; construct the simulation/training building and related site work; purchase and install two additional gas-fired burn equipment props; and install site training equipment, props, and burn room liners for the East Metro Public Safety Training Center located in the city of Maplewood. This appropriation does not require any additional contributions from nonstate sources.

Subd. 4. Montgomery - Public Safety Facility

1,330,000

For a grant to the city of Montgomery to design, construct, furnish, and equip a public safety facility for fire and ambulance services in the city of Montgomery. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget determines that at least an equal amount is committed to the project from nonstate sources.

Sec. 15. MILITARY AFFAIRS

Subdivision 1. Total Appropriation

$3,244,000

To the adjutant general for the purposes specified in this section.

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Subd. 2. Asset Preservation

2,000,000

For asset preservation improvements and betterments of a capital nature at military affairs facilities statewide, to be spent in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307, including life safety improvements, correcting code deficiencies, and federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance activities. The adjutant general may also use these funds to expand the military parking lot at the armory in Owatonna.

Subd. 3. Brooklyn Park Armory

1,244,000

To renovate existing space, furnish, and equip the Brooklyn Park Armory. This appropriation may also be used to construct an addition to the armory if sufficient federal funds are committed to the project.

Sec. 16. TRANSPORTATION

Subdivision 1. Total Appropriation

$10,600,000

To the commissioner of transportation for the purposes specified in this section.

Subd. 2. Greater Minnesota Transit

1,350,000

For capital assistance for greater Minnesota transit systems to be used for transit capital facilities under Minnesota Statutes, section 174.24, subdivision 3c. Money from this appropriation may be used to pay up to 80 percent of the nonfederal share of these facilities. Of this appropriation:

(1) $1,100,000 is for a grant to the St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit Commission for phase I of the metro bus operations center vehicle storage addition and improvements project; and

(2) $250,000 is for a grant to the Kandiyohi Area Transit Joint Powers Board for an additional bus storage garage in Willmar.

Subd. 3. Railroad Warning Devices Replacement

1,750,000

(a) $1,250,000 for a grant to the city of Little Canada to design, construct, and equip highway-rail grade crossing warning devices and associated safety improvements.

(b) $500,000 is for a grant to the city of Shoreview to design, construct, and equip highway-rail grade crossing warning devices and associated safety improvements.

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(c) Upon request, the commissioner shall provide reasonable technical assistance to the cities of Little Canada and Shoreview in grade crossing project development and establishment of quiet zones.

Subd. 4. Passenger and Freight Rail

7,500,000

To implement capital improvements and betterments for intercity passenger rail projects as identified in the statewide freight and passenger rail plan under Minnesota Statutes, section 174.03, subdivision 1b, which are determined to be eligible for United States Department of Transportation funding. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a portion or phase of an intercity passenger rail project may be accomplished with one or more state appropriations and an intercity passenger rail project need not be completed with any one appropriation. Capital improvements and betterments include preliminary engineering, design, engineering, environmental analysis and mitigation, acquisition of land and right-of-way, and construction.

This appropriation includes money for passenger and freight rail projects necessary for system capacity improvements and betterments per Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 guidance, if federal funds are committed to the overall project.

Sec. 17. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL

Subdivision 1. Total Appropriation

$57,486,000

To the Metropolitan Council for the purposes specified in this section.

Subd. 2. Transit Capital Improvement Program

14,586,000

(a) To advance transit in the metropolitan area in accordance with the Metropolitan Council's current Transportation Policy Plan and in consultation with the Counties Transit Improvement Board. This appropriation may be used by the Metropolitan Council or for grants to metropolitan area political subdivisions for preliminary engineering, engineering, environmental assessment, environmental work, design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction for the Lake Street and I-35W transit station in Minneapolis, for improvements to provide direct access to and from marked Trunk Highway 77 to the existing Metro Red Line Cedar Grove Transit Station in the city of Eagan, and in the following transitway corridors: Bottineau Boulevard, East 7th Street in St. Paul, I-94 Gateway, Penn Avenue North bus rapid transit, Red Line bus rapid transit, Red Rock, Riverview, Robert Street, Rush Line, and Snelling Avenue.

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(b) The council shall allocate transit capital development resources so as to achieve geographic balance within the region to the extent possible.

Subd. 3. Metropolitan Regional Parks and Trails Capital Improvements

8,000,000

For the cost of improvements and betterments of a capital nature and acquisition by the council and local government units of regional recreational open-space lands in accordance with the council's policy plan as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 473.147. This appropriation must not be used to purchase easements.

This appropriation is for projects in the following locations: Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, Anoka County Riverfront Regional Park, Hyland-Bush-Anderson Lakes Regional Park Reserve - West Bush Lake Park Unit, Lake Waconia Regional Park, Lebanon Hills Regional Park, regional parks and trails in Dakota County, North Creek Regional Greenway, Above the Falls Regional Park, Ridgway Parkway Regional Trail, parkways in various regional parks owned by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Keller Regional Park, Long Lake Regional Park, Phalen Regional Park, Lilydale Regional Park, Como Regional Park, Doyle-Kennefick Regional Park, and Silverwood Special Recreation Feature.

Subd. 4. Metropolitan Cities Inflow and Infiltration Grants

1,000,000

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. Grants from this appropriation are for up to 50 percent of the cost to mitigate inflow and infiltration in the publicly owned municipal wastewater collection systems. To be eligible for a grant, a city must be identified by the council as a contributor of excessive inflow and infiltration in the metropolitan disposal system or have a measured flow rate within 20 percent of its allowable council-determined inflow and infiltration limits. 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.

Subd. 5. Inver Grove Heights - Heritage Village Park

3,500,000

For a grant to the city of Inver Grove Heights for public infrastructure improvements and land acquisition in and adjacent to the Heritage Village Park, the Mississippi River Trail, and the

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Rock Island Swing Bridge. These improvements will include but are not limited to motor vehicle access, utility service, stormwater treatment, and trail and sidewalk connections. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget has determined that at least an equal amount has been committed to the project from nonstate sources.

Subd. 6. Fridley - Springbrook Nature Center

5,500,000

For a grant to the city of Fridley to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip the redevelopment and expansion of the Springbrook Nature Center. A nonstate match is not required.

Subd. 7. Minneapolis - Sculpture Garden Drainage Control

8,000,000

For a grant to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to predesign, design, and construct renovation of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, which displays art owned by the Walker Art Center, subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695. The complete renovation will include improving irrigation, drainage, the parking lot, security, granite substructures, concrete, and fixtures, in order to update them with more ecologically sustainable options that are less expensive to maintain; increasing physical accessibility in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act; transplanting and replacing trees and plant materials; and improving the mechanical plant, piping, and flooring of the Cowles Conservatory to permit its flexible reuse in a way that is more ecologically sustainable and less expensive to maintain.

Subd. 8. St. Paul - Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Cultural Center

3,500,000

For a grant to the city of St. Paul to predesign, design, renovate, furnish, and equip the areas of the vacant four-story warehouse building at the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary in St. Paul that will be used for uses and programs that the city determines meet regional and city public and park purposes requirements. The city may enter into a lease or management agreement under Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695, to operate the programs in the center. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget determines that at least an equal amount has been committed to the project from nonstate sources.

Subd. 9. St. Paul - Como Regional Park Access

5,400,000

For a grant to the city of St. Paul to predesign, design, and construct access and circulation improvements to Como Regional Park.

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Subd. 10. St. Paul - Como Zoo

6,000,000

For a grant to the city of St. Paul to design, construct, furnish, and equip renovations to exhibits at Como Zoo.

Subd. 11. Washington County - Hastings Bridge Trail Connection

2,000,000

For a grant to Washington County to design and construct pedestrian and bike trail crossings and connections linking the Washington County and Dakota County regional trail systems at the site of the new Highway 61 bridge over the Mississippi River in the city of Hastings.

Sec. 18. HUMAN SERVICES

Subdivision 1. Total Appropriation

$7,470,000

To the commissioner of administration, or another named agency, for the purposes specified in this section.

Subd. 2. Asset Preservation

3,000,000

For asset preservation improvements and betterments of a capital nature at Department of Human Services facilities statewide, to be spent in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307.

Subd. 3. Maplewood - Harriet Tubman Center East

720,000

For a grant to the city of Maplewood to complete renovation of and equip Harriet Tubman Center East to be used as a regional collaborative service center that includes a shelter for victims of violence and exploitation and their children, legal services, youth programs, mental and chemical health services, and community education. This appropriation does not require any nonstate match and is added to the appropriation in Laws 2012, chapter 293, section 18, subdivision 3, for the same purposes.

Subd. 4. Hennepin County - St. David's Center for Child and Family Development

3,750,000

To the commissioner of human services for a grant to Hennepin County to acquire land for and to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip the expansion and renovation of the St. David's Center for Child and Family Development, subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695. The center must be used to promote the public welfare by providing early childhood education and respite care, children's mental health services, pediatric rehabilitative therapies for children with special needs, support services for persons with disabilities, foster care placement, and other interventions for children who are at risk for poor developmental

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outcomes or maltreatment. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget has determined that at least an equal amount has been expended or committed to the project from nonstate sources. Nonstate money spent on the project since January 1, 2011, shall be included in the determination of nonstate commitments to the project.

Sec. 19. VETERANS AFFAIRS

Subdivision 1. Total Appropriation

$2,555,000

To the commissioner of administration for the purposes specified in this section.

Subd. 2. Asset Preservation

1,500,000

For asset preservation improvements and betterments of a capital nature at the veterans homes in Fergus Falls, Hastings, Luverne, and Silver Bay, and the Little Falls veterans cemetery, to be spent in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307.

Subd. 3. Minneapolis Deep Tunnel

730,000

To complete the design of and perform repairs to stabilize the structural integrity of and waterproof the deep tunnel on the Minneapolis Veterans Homes campus. These funds may be used for asbestos and hazardous materials abatement related to this project.

Subd. 4. All Veterans Memorial

225,000

For a grant to Edina to design and construct the All Veterans Memorial in the city of Edina, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 416.01. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget has determined that at least an equal amount has been committed to the project from nonstate sources.

Subd. 5. North St. Paul - Veterans Memorial

100,000

For a grant to the city of North St. Paul to design and construct a memorial to those who have served or are presently in the military of the United States of America and those who have died while in the line of duty. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget has determined that at least an equal amount has been committed to the project from nonstate sources.

Sec. 20. CORRECTIONS

Subdivision 1. Total Appropriation

$28,745,000

To the commissioner of administration for the purposes specified in this section.

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Subd. 2. Asset Preservation

2,000,000

For asset preservation improvements and betterments of a capital nature at Minnesota correctional facilities statewide, to be spent in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307.

Subd. 3. Minnesota Correctional Facility - Shakopee

5,187,000

To design, construct, and equip a perimeter security fence at the Minnesota Correctional Facility - Shakopee.

Subd. 4. Minnesota Correctional Facility - St. Cloud

18,000,000

To design, construct, furnish, and equip phase one of a new health services unit, a new service corridor and security station leading to the unit, and a mechanical building to serve the new health unit and associated utility infrastructure systems and site work; and to design phase two consisting of new intake, warehouse, and loading dock buildings associated utility infrastructure systems and sitework and all associated repurposing, including asbestos and hazardous materials abatement of interior spaces that were formally used for the occupancies being moved to the new phase one and two buildings at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in St. Cloud.

Subd. 5. Northeast Regional Corrections Center

3,558,000

For a grant to the Arrowhead Regional Corrections Joint Powers Board to design, construct, remodel, furnish, and equip the Northeast Regional Corrections Center campus buildings that support farm operations, educational programming, work readiness, and vocational training. Nonstate contributions to improvements at the center made before the enactment of this subdivision are considered to be sufficient match, and no further nonstate match is required.

Subd. 6. Unspent Appropriations

The unspent portion of an appropriation for a project in this section that is complete, upon written notice to the commissioner of management and budget, is available for asset preservation under Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307, at the same correctional facility as the project for which the original appropriation was made. Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, applies from the date of the original appropriation to the unspent amount transferred.

Sec. 21. EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Subdivision 1. Total Appropriation

$14,450,000

To the commissioner of employment and economic development for the purposes specified in this section.

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Subd. 2. Greater Minnesota Business Development Public Infrastructure Grants

5,000,000

For grants under Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.431.

Subd. 3. Public Building Accessibility Grants

450,000

For grants under new Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.434.

Subd. 4. St. Paul - Minnesota Public Media Commons

9,000,000

For a grant to the city of St. Paul to renovate the Twin Cities Public Television Building in downtown St. Paul. This appropriation is not available until at least an equal amount is committed to the project from nonstate sources.

Sec. 22. PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY

Subdivision 1. Total Appropriation

$45,067,000

To the Public Facilities Authority for the purposes specified in this section.

Subd. 2. State Match for Federal Grants

12,000,000

To match federal grants for the clean water revolving fund under Minnesota Statutes, section 446A.07, and the drinking water revolving fund under Minnesota Statutes, section 446A.081. This appropriation must be used for qualified capital projects.

Subd. 3. Wastewater Infrastructure Funding Program

20,000,000

For grants to eligible municipalities under the wastewater infrastructure funding program under Minnesota Statutes, section 446A.072.

Subd. 4. Big Lake Area Sanitary District

4,500,000

For a grant to the Big Lake Area Sanitary District to acquire land for and to predesign, design, and construct a pressure sewer system and force main to convey sewage to the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District connection in the city of Cloquet. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget determines that at least an equal amount has been committed to the project from nonstate sources.

Subd. 5. Voyageurs National Park Clean Water Joint Powers Board

8,567,000

(a) $750,000 is for a grant to the Crane Lake Water and Sanitary District to acquire land for and to predesign, design, and construct a new sanitary sewer collection system and to expand the existing

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systems. The project will include a sewer extension to the Handberg Resort, public landing, and any associated work in Area T of the Crane Lake Water and Sanitary District comprehensive plan, including any necessary road work. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget determines that at least an equal amount has been committed to the project from nonstate sources.

(b) $7,817,000 is for a grant to Koochiching County to acquire land for and to predesign, design, and construct new sanitary sewer collection systems and expand the existing systems in Koochiching County for the Island View sewer project as designated in the November 2013 Voyageurs National Park Clean Water Joint Powers Board Draft Comprehensive Plan. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget determines that at least an equal amount has been committed to the project from nonstate sources.

(c) Any remaining funds from the projects in paragraphs (a) or (b) may be used for the other project or for the Ash River project in St. Louis County or the Kabetogama project in St. Louis County. Funds are not available until the commissioner of management and budget determines that at least an equal amount has been committed to the project from nonstate sources.

Sec. 23. MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY

$20,000,000

For transfer to the housing development fund to finance the costs of rehabilitation to preserve public housing under Minnesota Statutes, section 462A.202, subdivision 3a. For purposes of this section, "public housing" means housing for low-income persons and households financed by the federal government and owned and operated by the public housing authorities and agencies formed by cities and counties. Public housing authorities receiving a public housing assessment composite score of 80 or above are eligible to receive funding. Priority must be given to proposals that maximize federal or local resources to finance the capital costs. The priority in Minnesota Statutes, section 462A.202, subdivision 3a, for projects to increase the supply of affordable housing and the restrictions of Minnesota Statutes, section 462A.202, subdivision 7, do not apply to this appropriation.

Sec. 24. MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Subdivision 1. Total Appropriation

$11,957,000

To the Minnesota Historical Society for the purposes specified in this section.

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Subd. 2. Oliver H. Kelley Farm Historic Site

9,857,000

To complete design and to construct, furnish, and equip the renovation of the Oliver H. Kelley Farm Historic Site, including the site's visitor center and other essential visitor services and site operations facilities.

Subd. 3. Historic Sites Asset Preservation

1,600,000

For capital improvements and betterments at state historic sites, buildings, landscaping at historic buildings, exhibits, markers, and monuments, to be spent in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307. The society shall determine project priorities as appropriate based on need.

Subd. 4. Historic Fort Snelling Predesign

500,000

For predesign of facilities to support visitor services and history programs at Historic Fort Snelling.

Sec. 25. IRON RANGE RESOURCES AND REHABILITATION BOARD

$4,995,000

To the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip a new multiuse, year-round event center at Giants Ridge that will replace the existing facility. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget determines that at least an equal amount has been committed to the project from other sources.

Sec. 26. GRANTS TO POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS

Subdivision 1. Total Appropriation

174,885,000

To the commissioner of employment and economic development, or another named agency, for the purposes specified in this section.

Subd. 2. Chatfield - Center for the Arts

7,985,000

For a grant to the city of Chatfield economic development authority to predesign, design, renovate, construct, furnish, and equip the Chatfield Center for the Arts in the city of Chatfield. The center includes the George H. Potter auditorium, the adjacent 1916 school building, and the land surrounding the structures currently owned by the economic development authority. Money, land and buildings, and in-kind contributions provided to the center before the enactment of this section are considered to be sufficient local match, and no further local match is required.

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Subd. 3. Duluth - NorShor Theatre

6,950,000

For a grant to the Duluth Economic Development Authority to design, construct, furnish, and equip certain public improvements, including skyway access from adjacent public parking, interior circulation, street and utility upgrades, the connection between the skyway and street levels, handicapped access, and restoration of the theater's lobby, entrance, and marquee as part of the restoration and to provide and enhance public access to the historic NorShor Theatre.

This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget has determined that at least $13,900,000 has been committed to the project from nonstate sources and that sufficient nonstate funds are available to complete the project. Funds invested in the project by an investor receiving an assignment of state historic tax credits pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 290.0681, are deemed nonstate funds for purposes of this requirement. The city of Duluth and the Duluth Economic Development Authority may operate a performing arts center and facilities that provide access to the center, and may enter into a lease or management agreement, subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695. The state bond-financed project subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695, shall consist only of those improvements paid for with state general obligation bond proceeds. The state bond-financed property may be legally described either as a separately platted real estate parcel under a registered land survey or a condominium unit. Due to the integrated nature of the overall development, public bidding shall not be required for the state bond-financed project, provided there shall be a separate construction contract for this portion of the project, and any amounts required for this portion of the project, in excess of the bond appropriation, shall be paid by nonstate sources.

Subd. 4. Duluth - Spirit Mountain Recreation Area

3,400,000

For a grant to the city of Duluth for the Spirit Mountain Recreation Area Authority to acquire easements, licenses, and other interests in real property and to engineer, design, permit, and construct works and systems to transport water from the St. Louis River estuary for commercial and industrial use. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget determines that at least $1,100,000 has been committed to the project from nonstate sources. Expenditures made on or after September 1, 2011, for this project shall count toward the match from nonstate sources.

Subd. 5. Duluth - Wade Stadium

3,920,000

For a grant to the city of Duluth to design, construct, furnish, and equip improvements to Wade Stadium, including the stadium walls and façade, grandstand, lighting, concession facilities and field,

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with proper drainage, for a ballpark and public outdoor events facility. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget determines that at least an equal amount is committed to the project from nonstate sources.

Subd. 6. Fosston - Second Street Road Improvement

400,000

For a grant to the city of Fosston to improve Second Street to allow for future development. This work includes removal of approximately seven blocks of old street, and sewer and water lines, and replacement of sewer and water lines and street construction, to a nine-ton capacity. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget determines that at least an equal amount has been committed to the project from nonstate sources.

Subd. 7. Grand Rapids - Independent School District No. 318

3,897,000

To the commissioner of education for a grant to Independent School District No. 318, Grand Rapids, to complete the design of, and to renovate, construct, furnish, and equip, the Myles Reif Center for the Performing Arts. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget determines that at least $3,347,000 is committed to the project from nonstate sources.

Subd. 8. International Falls - Airport

1,300,000

To the commissioner of transportation for a grant to the International Falls-Koochiching County Airport Commission to design, construct, furnish, and equip a new terminal building, jetway, and associated appurtenances of a capital nature at the Falls International Airport. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget has determined that at least an equal amount has been committed to the project from nonstate sources.

Subd. 9. Lake Superior - Poplar River Water District

1,100,000

For a grant to the Lake Superior-Poplar River Water District to acquire interests in real property, engineer, design, permit, and construct infrastructure to transport and treat water from Lake Superior through the Poplar River Valley to serve domestic, irrigation, commercial, stock watering, and industrial water users.

Subd. 10. Mankato - Arena and Events Center Auditorium

14,500,000

For a grant to the city of Mankato to design, construct, furnish, and equip an addition to and renovate existing space, and for other improvements of a capital nature to the Minnesota State University Arena and Event Center Auditorium. This appropriation is not

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available until the commissioner of management and budget determines that at least $14,500,000 has been committed to the project from nonstate sources. Amounts expended by the city of Mankato for project costs since March 1, 2013, shall count toward the matching requirement.

Subd. 11. Maple Plain - Street and Utility Project

930,000

For a grant to the city of Maple Plain for the design, removal, and reconstruction of two city streets including the replacement of aging sewer and water lines. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget determines that at least an equal amount has been committed to the project from nonstate sources.

Subd. 12. Minneapolis - Brian Coyle Community Center

330,000

(a) To the Metropolitan Council for a grant to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to predesign and design the renovation and expansion of the Brian Coyle Community Center, subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695. This appropriation does not require a local match.

(b) The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, the Pillsbury United Communities, Hennepin County, institutions of higher education, and neighborhood organizations shall develop an agreement for the use of the existing Brian Coyle Community Center. The lease between the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and Pillsbury United Communities shall be reformed prior to the expenditure of any funds for predesign and design.

Subd. 13. Minneapolis - Hennepin Center for the Arts

3,000,000

For a grant to the city of Minneapolis for improvements and betterments of a capital nature to renovate the historic Hennepin Center for the Arts.

Subd. 14. Minneapolis - Nicollet Mall

20,000,000

For a grant to the city of Minneapolis to predesign, design, and reconstruct Nicollet Mall and its adjacent and related infrastructure in downtown Minneapolis. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget determines that at least an equal amount has been committed to the project from nonstate sources.

Subd. 15. Park Rapids Upper Mississippi Arts Center

2,500,000

For a grant to the Park Rapids Economic Development Authority for acquisition, and to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip the renovation, including hazardous materials abatement;

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demolition; health, safety and building code compliance; mechanical systems; and space restoration, of the historic National Guard Armory Building in downtown Park Rapids, for use as a regional arts and event center, subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget has determined that funds sufficient to complete the project have been committed to it from nonstate sources.

Subd. 16. Range Regional Airport

6,500,000

To the commissioner of transportation for a grant to the Chisholm-Hibbing Airport Authority to demolish the existing terminal, construct, furnish, and equip a new airline passenger terminal, passenger boarding bridge, and associated appurtenances to include, but not limited to, building signage, building security systems, and tying into the adjacent sidewalks, driveway, and aircraft parking apron area at the Range Regional Airport terminal. The airport authority must use American-made steel for this project, unless the airport authority determines that an exception in Public Law 111-5, section 1605, applies. The capital improvements paid for with this appropriation may be used as the local contribution required by Minnesota Statutes, section 360.305, subdivision 4.

Subd. 17. Red Wing - River Renaissance

1,583,000

For a grant to the city of Red Wing for improvements of a capital nature to the area between Levee Road and the Mississippi River, extending between Bay Point Drive and Broad Street in Red Wing. This project includes: reconstruction of Levee Road from Broad Street to Jackson Street; improvements to storm water, sanitary sewer, and drinking water infrastructure; replacement of a harbor retaining wall; parking improvements; lighting improvements; and construction of a segment of the Riverwalk Trail. This grant is not available until the commissioner of management and budget determines that an amount sufficient to complete the project is committed to it from nonstate sources.

Subd. 18. Rice Lake Township - Water Main Replacement

1,168,000

For a grant to Rice Lake Township in St. Louis County to design and construct a replacement water main and related public infrastructure on East Calvary Road and Kolstad, Austin, Milwaukee, Mather, and Chicago Avenues in Rice Lake Township. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget determines that at least an equal amount is committed to the project from nonstate sources.

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Subd. 19. Rochester - Mayo Civic Center Complex

35,000,000

For a grant to the city of Rochester to design, construct, furnish, and equip the renovation and expansion of the Mayo Civic Center complex and related infrastructure, including but not limited to skyway access, lighting, parking, and landscaping. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget has determined that at least an equal amount has been committed to the project from nonstate sources. Amounts expended by the city of Rochester for project costs since July 1, 2013, shall count toward the matching requirement.

Subd. 20. Sandstone - Business Park

200,000

For a grant to the city of Sandstone to design and construct necessary public infrastructure to open a planned business park to serve a major tenant in Sandstone, Pine County. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget determines that at least an equal amount is committed to the project from nonstate sources.

Subd. 21. St. Cloud - River's Edge Convention Center

11,560,000

For a grant to the city of St. Cloud to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip an expansion of the River's Edge Convention Center, including a parking facility and pedestrian skyway connection. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget determines that at least $10,100,000 has been committed to the project from nonstate sources. Amounts expended by the city of St. Cloud for project costs since July 1, 2010, shall count toward the matching requirement.

Subd. 22. St. Paul - Minnesota Children's Museum

14,000,000

For a grant to the city of St. Paul to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip an expansion and renovation of the Minnesota Children's Museum, subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695. The expansion and exhibit upgrades should incorporate the latest research on early learning, allow for new state-of-the art education facilities, and increase the capacity of visitors to galleries and programming areas. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget has determined that at least an equal amount has been committed from nonstate sources.

Subd. 23. St. Paul - Historic Palace Theater Renovation

6,000,000

For a grant to the city of St. Paul to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip the renovation of the historic Palace Theater in St. Paul. The city of St. Paul may enter into one or more lease or

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management agreements to operate performing arts programs, subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget has determined that at least an equal amount has been committed from nonstate sources.

Subd. 24. St. Paul - Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

5,000,000

For a grant to the city of St. Paul to construct, furnish, and equip a concert hall of approximately 1,100 seats and support spaces at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts.

Subd. 25. University Enterprise Laboratories

500,000

For a grant to the St. Paul Port Authority to predesign and begin design of phase two of the University Enterprise Laboratories building in St. Paul, subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695. Amounts expended to complete phase one of the University Enterprise Laboratories building since January 1, 2004, shall count toward the matching requirement.

Subd. 26. Thief River Falls - Public Infrastructure

1,998,000

For a grant to the city of Thief River Falls to design, construct, and equip sewers, streets, and utility improvements for a regional development center in Thief River Falls. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner has determined that at least an additional $1,012,000 has been committed to the project from nonstate sources.

Subd. 27. Truman - Storm Water Project

1,350,000

For a grant to the city of Truman to design, construct, and install new storm water lines to two areas of the city that experience flooding with heavy rain. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget has determined that at least an equal amount has been committed to the project from nonstate sources.

Subd. 28. Virginia - Highway 53 Utilities Relocation

19,500,000

To the commissioner of transportation for:

(1) a grant to the city of Virginia Public Utilities Commission to acquire land, predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip relocated storm water, sanitary sewer, water, electrical, and gas utilities along or near the relocated U.S. Highway 53 in Virginia, St. Louis County; and

(2) a grant to the St. Louis and Lake Counties Regional Railroad Authority to acquire land, predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip trails to handle bicycles, pedestrians, snowmobiles, and ATVs along or near the relocated U.S. Highway 53 in Virginia, St. Louis County.

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Subd. 29. Worthington - Biotechnology Advancement Center

314,000

For a grant to the city of Worthington to complete construction of and to furnish and equip space in the Biotechnology Advancement Center to accommodate approximately four biotechnology laboratory stations.

Sec. 27. BOND SALE EXPENSES

$900,000

To the commissioner of management and budget for bond sale expenses under Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.641, subdivision 8.

Sec. 28. BOND SALE AUTHORIZATION.

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 $891,657,000 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.

Subd. 2. Maximum effort school loan fund. To provide the money appropriated in this act from the maximum effort school loan fund, the commissioner of management and budget shall sell and issue bonds of the state in an amount up to $10,491,000 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. The proceeds of the bonds, except accrued interest and any premium received on the sale of the bonds, must be credited to a bond proceeds account in the maximum effort school loan fund.

Sec. 29. CANCELLATIONS; BOND SALE AUTHORIZATION REDUCTIONS.

Subdivision 1. 2000; Two Harbors Safe Harbor. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2000, chapter 492, article 1, section 7, subdivision 21, as amended by Laws 2005, chapter 20, article 1, section 42, and Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 40, estimated to be $983,141.90, for the Harbor of Refuge at Two Harbors, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2000, chapter 492, article 1, section 26, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 2. 2002; BCA headquarters. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2002, chapter 374, article 11, section 7, subdivision 3, as amended by Laws 2002, chapter 393, section 90, estimated to be $23,340.68, for construction of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension building in St. Paul, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2002, chapter 374, article 11, section 17, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 3. 2002; Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2002, chapter 393, section 22, subdivision 6, as amended by Laws 2005, chapter 20, article 1, section 43, and Laws 2013, chapter 136, section 10, estimated to be $4,805, for the Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center, is canceled. Laws 2002, chapter 393, section 30, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 4. 2005; CAAPB. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2005, chapter 20, article 1, section 14, subdivision 2, estimated to be $28,600, for design of Capitol restoration work, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2005, chapter 20, article 1, section 28, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 5. 2005; DHS. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2005, chapter 20, article 1, section 20, subdivision 3, as amended by Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 47, and Laws 2013, chapter 136, section 11, estimated to be $3,236, for statewide redevelopment, reuse, or demolition of Department of Human Services facilities, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2005, chapter 20, article 1, section 28, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

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Subd. 6. 2005; DHS. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2005, chapter 20, article 1, section 20, subdivision 6, estimated to be $5,542.15, for asset preservation of Department of Human Services facilities, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2005, chapter 20, article 1, section 28, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 7. 2005; Veterans Home Board. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2005, chapter 20, article 1, section 21, subdivision 4, estimated to be $3,020.50, for building 4 remodeling at the Minneapolis Veterans Home, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2005, chapter 20, article 1, section 28, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 8. 2006; CAPRA. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 12, subdivision 2, estimated to be $4,701.25, for capital asset preservation and replacement, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 25, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 9. 2006; asset preservation. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 12, subdivision 3, estimated to be $11,114.70, for Department of Administration asset preservation, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 25, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 10. 2006; CAAPB. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 13, estimated to be $6,927.50, for the Capitol dome and design work, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 25, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 11. 2006; local bridges, MnDOT. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 16, subdivision 2, estimated to be $251,357, for local bridge replacement and rehabilitation, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 25, subdivision 3, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 12. 2006; local roads, MnDOT. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 16, subdivision 3, estimated to be $111,487.69, for local roads, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 25, subdivision 3, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 13. 2006; Northeast Minnesota Rail Initiative, MnDOT. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 16, subdivision 5, as amended by Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 63, Laws 2008, chapter 365, section 14, subdivision 5, and Laws 2011, First Special Session chapter 12, section 29, estimated to be $5, for the Northeast Minnesota Rail Initiative, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 25, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 14. 2006; I-35W BRT. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 17, subdivision 2, estimated to be $987,142, for the I-35W bus rapid transitway, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 25, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 15. 2006; MSOP. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 18, subdivision 3, estimated to be $3,062.50, for the Moose Lake sex offender treatment facility, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 25, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 16. 2006; Veterans Home Board. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 19, subdivision 2, estimated to be $2,600, for asset preservation at veterans homes, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 25, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

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Subd. 17. 2006; Veterans Home Board. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 19, subdivision 3, estimated to be $1,225, for the Fergus Falls Veterans Home, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 25, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 18. 2006; Veterans Home Board. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 19, subdivision 4, as amended by Laws 2008, chapter 365, section 15, estimated to be $110,224.98, for the Hastings supportive housing, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 25, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 19. 2006; Veterans Home Board. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 19, subdivision 6, estimated to be $18,418.94, for the Minneapolis Veterans Home, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 25, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 20. 2006; Veterans Home Board. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 19, subdivision 7, estimated to be $1,300.61, for the Silver Bay Veterans Home, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 25, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 21. 2007; disaster relief, DPS. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2007, First Special Session, chapter 2, article 1, section 3, subdivision 3, estimated to be $53,847.53, for state and local match, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2007, First Special Session chapter 2, article 1, section 15, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 22. 2008; Minnesota State Academies. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 5, subdivision 2, estimated to be $24,122.31, for asset preservation, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 27, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 23. 2008; administration. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 12, subdivision 2, estimated to be $1,500, for purchase of real property, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 27, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 24. 2008; administration. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 12, subdivision 3, estimated to be $14,716.28, for Capitol renovation, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 27, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 25. 2008; urban partnership agreement, Metropolitan Council. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 17, subdivision 2, as amended by Laws 2008, chapter 365, section 21, estimated to be $45,000, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 27, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 26. 2008; DHS asset preservation. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 18, subdivision 2, estimated to be $17,532.93, for asset preservation, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 27, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 27. 2008; veterans homes. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 19, subdivision 2, estimated to be $60,426.34, for asset preservation, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 27, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

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Subd. 28. 2008; veterans homes. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 19, subdivision 3, estimated to be $8,368.46, for the Fergus Falls Veterans Home, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 27, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 29. 2008; veterans homes. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 19, subdivision 4, as amended by Laws 2011, First Special Session chapter 12, section 34, and Laws 2012, chapter 293, section 42, estimated to be $26,191.18, for the Minneapolis Veterans Home, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 27, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 30. 2008; corrections. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 20, subdivision 2, estimated to be $3,083, for Department of Corrections asset preservation, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 27, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 31. 2008; corrections. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 20, subdivision 3, estimated to be $29,209.49, for expansion of the Faribault facility, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 27, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 32. 2008; corrections. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 20, subdivision 4, estimated to be $1,178.90, for a new building at Red Wing, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 27, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 33. 2008; DEED. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 21, subdivision 4, estimated to be $60,186.86, for redevelopment grants, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 27, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 34. 2008; CAPRA. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2008, chapter 365, section 3, estimated to be $67,037.96, for capital asset preservation and replacement, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2008, chapter 365, section 6, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 35. 2008; veterans homes. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2008, chapter 365, section 5, subdivision 2, paragraph (a), as amended by Laws 2010, chapter 189, section 59, estimated to be $2,139.85, for the Minneapolis Veterans Home demolition of building 9, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2008, chapter 365, section 6, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 36. 2008; veterans homes. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2008, chapter 365, section 5, subdivision 2, paragraph (b), estimated to be $118,858.49, for the 100-bed nursing facility at the Minneapolis Veterans Home, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2008, chapter 365, section 6, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 37. 2009; Bigfork Airport. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2009, chapter 93, article 1, section 11, subdivision 8, estimated to be $199,627, for the Bigfork airport runway, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2009, article 1, chapter 93, section 21, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 38. 2010; Perpich Center for Arts Education. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2010, chapter 189, section 6, subdivision 2, as amended by Laws 2011, First Special Session chapter 12, section 39, estimated to be $6,041.58, for demolition of Alpha Building, is canceled. The bond sale authorization is Laws 2010, chapter 189, section 26, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 39. 2010; Perpich Center for Arts Education. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2010, chapter 189, section 6, subdivision 3, estimated to be $191,154.83, for windows in the Delta Dormitory, is canceled. The bond sale authorization is Laws 2010, chapter 189, section 26, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

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Subd. 40. 2010; Perpich Center for Arts Education. The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2010, chapter 189, section 6, subdivision 4, as amended by Laws 2011, First Special Session chapter 12, section 40, estimated to be $3,087.98, for a storage building, is canceled. The bond sale authorization is Laws 2010, chapter 189, section 26, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 41. 2010; Northstar commuter rail extension. The $1,000,000 appropriation of bond proceeds in Laws 2010, chapter 189, section 15, subdivision 6, to match federal funds to extend the Northstar commuter rail to St. Cloud, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2010, chapter 189, section 26, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 42. 2010; North Branch infrastructure. The $1,000,000 appropriated in Laws 2010, chapter 189, section 21, subdivision 2, for the trunk water main loop connection line in North Branch, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2010, chapter 189, section 26, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

Subd. 43. 2010; disaster relief, DPS. The $2,000,000 appropriation of bond proceeds in Laws 2010, Second Special Session chapter 1, article 1, section 3, for state and local match, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2010, Second Special Session chapter 1, article 1, section 17, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.

Sec. 30. Laws 2013, chapter 136, section 7, is amended to read:

Sec. 7. BOND SALE SCHEDULE.

The commissioner of management and budget shall schedule the sale of state general obligation bonds so that, during the biennium ending June 30, 2015, no more than ~~$1,280,165,000~~ $1,253,992,000 will need to be transferred from the general fund to the state bond fund to pay principal and interest due and to become due on outstanding state general obligation bonds. During the biennium, before each sale of state general obligation bonds, the commissioner of management and budget shall calculate the amount of debt service payments needed on bonds previously issued and shall estimate the amount of debt service payments that will be needed on the bonds scheduled to be sold. The commissioner shall adjust the amount of bonds scheduled to be sold so as to remain within the limit set by this section. The amount needed to make the debt service payments is appropriated from the general fund as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.641.

Sec. 31. APPROPRIATIONS GIVEN EFFECT ONCE.

Sec. 32. EFFECTIVE DATE.

This article is effective the day following final enactment.

ARTICLE 2

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 16A.641, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:

Subd. 4b. Negotiated sales authority. Notwithstanding the public sale requirements of subdivision 4 and section 16A.66, subdivision 2, the commissioner may sell bonds, including refunding bonds, at negotiated sale.

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Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 16A.642, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. Reports. (a) The commissioner of management and budget shall report to the chairs of the senate Committee on Finance and the house of representatives Committees on Ways and Means and Capital Investment by January 1 of each odd-numbered year on the following:

(1) all laws authorizing the issuance of state bonds, bonds supported by a state appropriation, or appropriating general fund money for state or local government capital investment projects enacted more than four years before January 1 of that odd-numbered year; the projects authorized to be acquired and constructed for which less than 100 percent of the authorized total cost has been expended, encumbered, or otherwise obligated; the cost of contracts to be let in accordance with existing plans and specifications shall be considered expended for this report; and the amount of general fund money appropriated but not spent or otherwise obligated, and the amount of bonds not issued and bond proceeds held but not previously expended, encumbered, or otherwise obligated for these projects; and

(2) all laws authorizing the issuance of state bonds, bonds supported by a state appropriation, or appropriating general fund money for state or local government capital programs or projects other than those described in clause (1), enacted more than four years before January 1 of that odd-numbered year; and the amount of general fund money appropriated but not spent or otherwise obligated, and the amount of bonds not issued and bond proceeds held but not previously expended, encumbered, or otherwise obligated for these programs and projects.

(b) The commissioner shall also report on general fund appropriations for capital projects, bond authorizations or bond proceed balances that may be canceled because projects have been canceled, completed, or otherwise concluded, or because the purposes for which the money was appropriated or bonds were authorized or issued have been canceled, completed, or otherwise concluded. The general fund appropriations, bond authorizations or bond proceed balances that are unencumbered or otherwise not obligated that are reported by the commissioner under this subdivision are canceled, effective July 1 of the year of the report, unless specifically reauthorized by act of the legislature.

(c) The reports required by this subdivision shall only contain bond authorizations supported by a state appropriation and their associated general fund appropriations for projects authorized or amended after December 31, 2013.

Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 16A.642, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2. Cancellation. (a) If the commissioner determines that the purposes for which general obligation bonds of the state or bonds supported by a state appropriation have been issued or for which general fund monies were appropriated are accomplished or abandoned, after consultation with the affected agencies, and there is a remaining authorization or appropriation for a specific project of $500 or less, the commissioner may cancel the remaining authorization or appropriation for that project. Bonds supported by a state appropriation shall only be canceled if they were authorized or amended after December 31, 2013.

(b) If a premium received on the sale of bonds is credited to the bond proceeds fund, pursuant to section 16A.641, subdivision 7, paragraph (b), the corresponding bond authorization to which the premium is attributable must be reduced accordingly by the commissioner.

(c) The commissioner must notify the chairs of the senate Finance Committee and the house of representatives Capital Investment Committee of any bond authorizations, including bond authorizations supported by a state appropriation, or general fund appropriations canceled under this subdivision.

Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 16A.695, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:

Subd. 10. Public representative required. A lease or management agreement under this section for a project appropriated $5,000,000 or more from the bond proceeds fund must require that the commissioner of the granting agency or a member of the political subdivision's governing body appoint an interested and qualified individual to

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serve as a voting member of the governing body, and any executive or management committee of the governing body, of the entity operating or managing the facility for as long as the facility is state bond-financed property. The appointment is for a term coterminus with appointing authority's term of office and a successor appointing authority may reappoint the same person or another to serve.

EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment and applies retroactively to appropriations made on or after July 1, 2009.

Sec. 5. [116J.434] PUBLIC BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY GRANT PROGRAM.

Subdivision 1. Creation of account. A public building accessibility account is created in the bond proceeds fund. Money in the account is appropriated to the commissioner for grants under this section.

Subd. 2. Definitions. For the purposes of this section:

(1) "accessible" means satisfies the requirements of the State Building Code for accessibility by persons with disabilities;

(2) "eligible project" means predesign, design, acquisition of land or an interest in land, construction, renovation, or other improvement or betterment of a capital nature to make a building or facility owned by a local government unit accessible or improve its accessibility;

(3) "governing body" means the county board of commissioners, city council, or town board of supervisors; and

(4) "local government unit" means a county, statutory or home rule charter city, or town.

Subd. 3. Grant program established. The commissioner shall make grants to local government units on a first-come, first-served basis for eligible projects.

Subd. 4. Application. A local government unit seeking a grant under this section must apply to the commissioner in the form and manner determined by the commissioner. The application must include:

(1) a resolution of the governing body requesting the grant and stating that the local government unit has or will have in a timely manner the required nonstate contribution necessary to complete the project;

(2) a detailed description of the project and cost estimate, along with necessary supporting evidence; and

(3) any other information the commissioner determines is necessary or useful.

Subd. 5. Maximum grant amount; match. A local unit of government must not be awarded in aggregate more than $150,000, whether for one or more projects in one or more years. The local government unit awarded a grant under this section must provide at least an equal amount from nonstate sources which may include contributions made before the grant is awarded.

Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 134.45, subdivision 5b, is amended to read:

Subd. 5b. Qualification; improvement grants. A public library jurisdiction may apply for a grant in an amount up to $1,000,000 or 50 percent, whichever is less, of the approved costs of renovating or expanding an existing library building, or to construct a new library building. Renovation may include remediation of conditions hazardous to health or safety.

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Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 135A.034, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2. Capital projects. The Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota and the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities are requested to consider the following criteria in establishing priorities for requests for bond funds for capital projects:

(1) maintenance and preservation of existing facilities;

(2) completion of projects that have received funding;

(3) updating facilities to meet contemporary needs;

(4) providing geographic distribution of capital projects; and

(5) maximizing the use of nonstate contributions.

The criteria listed in this subdivision are not in priority order.

Sec. 8. Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 16, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5. Minnesota Valley Railroad Track Rehabilitation

3,000,000

For a grant to the Minnesota Valley Regional Rail Authority to rehabilitate a portion of railroad track from Norwood-Young America to Hanley Falls. The grant under this subdivision may also be used for predesign, design, engineering, and rehabilitation or replacement of bridges with new bridges or culverts between Norwood-Young America and Hanley Falls. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond sale authorization for this project and appropriation of bond proceeds in this subdivision are available until December 31, 2015. A grant under this subdivision is in addition to any grant, loan, or loan guarantee for this project made by the commissioner under Minnesota Statutes, sections 222.46 to 222.62.

Sec. 9. Laws 2009, chapter 93, article 1, section 11, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4. Minnesota Valley Railroad Track Rehabilitation

4,000,000

For a grant to the Minnesota Valley Regional Railroad Authority to rehabilitate up to 95 miles of railroad track from Norwood-Young America to Hanley Falls. The grant under this subdivision may also be used for predesign, design, engineering, and rehabilitation or replacement of bridges with new bridges or culverts between Norwood-Young America and Hanley Falls. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond sale authorization for this project and appropriation of bond proceeds in this subdivision are available until December 31, 2015. A grant under this subdivision is in addition to any grant, loan, or loan guarantee for this project made by the commissioner under Minnesota Statutes, sections 222.46 to 222.62.

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Sec. 10. Laws 2010, chapter 189, section 15, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5. Minnesota Valley Railroad Track Rehabilitation

5,000,000

For a grant to the Minnesota Valley Regional Rail Authority to rehabilitate and make capital improvements to railroad track from east of Gaylord to Winthrop. The grant under this subdivision may also be used for predesign, design, engineering, and rehabilitation or replacement of bridges with new bridges or culverts between Gaylord and Winthrop. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond sale authorization for this project and appropriation of bond proceeds in this subdivision are available until December 31, 2015. A grant under this subdivision is in addition to any grant, loan, or loan guarantee for this project made by the commissioner under Minnesota Statutes, sections 222.46 to 222.62.

Sec. 11. Laws 2010, chapter 189, section 21, subdivision 11, is amended to read:

Subd. 11. Minneapolis - Orchestra Hall

16,000,000

For a grant to the city of Minneapolis to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip the renovation of Orchestra Hall at its current downtown Minneapolis location, including $2,000,000 for Peavey Plaza. The city of Minneapolis may operate a performing arts center and adjacent property for public recreation and may enter into a lease or management agreement for the improved facilities, subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond sale authorization and appropriation of bond proceeds for the Peavey Plaza project are available until December 31, 2018.

This appropriation is not available until the commissioner has determined that at least an equal amount has been committed from nonstate sources.

Sec. 12. Laws 2011, First Special Session chapter 12, section 18, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5. Hennepin County - Minnesota African American History Museum and Cultural Center

1,000,000

For a grant to Hennepin County to acquire land and buildings and to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip the renovation of an historic mansion for the Minnesota African American History Museum and Cultural Center in Minneapolis.

This appropriation is not available until the commissioner has determined that at least an equal amount has been committed to the project from nonstate sources.

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Sec. 13. Laws 2012, chapter 293, section 19, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4. Minneapolis Veterans Home Centralized Pharmacy

1,366,000

To predesign, design, remodel, and furnish ~~historic Building 13~~ Building 15 or another building located on the Minneapolis Veterans Home campus to be used as the veterans homes' central pharmacy.

Sec. 14. Laws 2012, chapter 293, section 21, subdivision 6, is amended to read:

Subd. 6. Austin Port Authority - Research and Technology Center

13,500,000

For a grant to the Austin Port Authority to design and construct a new building addition to the Hormel Institute, including research labs, research technology space, and support offices. The appropriation may also be used to design and construct a parking lot. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner has determined that at least an equal amount has been committed to the project from nonstate sources.

Sec. 15. Laws 2012, First Special Session chapter 1, article 1, section 9, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3. Flood Hazard Mitigation, Stream Restoration Grants

10,000,000

(a) For the purposes specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 12A.12, subdivision 2. Funds may be used to acquire or relocate structures damaged or threatened by the impacts resulting from the rain storm and are also available for the local share of acquisition and relocation flood mitigation projects. Of this appropriation, $9,000,000 is from the bond proceeds fund and $1,000,000 is from the general fund.

(b) This appropriation may also be used for stream restoration projects in the area included in DR-4069.

Sec. 16. Laws 2012, First Special Session chapter 1, article 2, section 4, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2. Reforestation

994,000

From the bond proceeds fund for reforestation of lands damaged by natural causes under Minnesota Statutes, section 89.002. Money appropriated in this section may be used to pay state agency staff costs that are attributed directly to the capital program. This appropriation may also be used for reforestation in the area included in the 2011 declared disaster area, DR-4009.

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Sec. 17. Laws 2013, chapter 136, section 4, is amended to read:

Sec. 4. VETERANS AFFAIRS

$18,935,000

(a) Of this amount, up to $1,750,000 is to the commissioner of administration to: (1) construct a new distribution and service tunnel to serve Buildings 17 north and 18 and the future Building 17 south; and (2) construct steam and electrical connections, related infrastructure, site work, a canopy with vestibule, and required modifications to Building 18 drop-off and entry. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget has determined that at least $5,000,000 has been committed from federal sources. Any unused funds may be used under paragraph (b).

(b) The remainder of this amount is to the commissioner of administration to complete the design of, perform hazardous materials abatement for, and demolish the south wing of Building 17 and adjoining buildings~~, and~~; design, reconstruct, and furnish the new south wing of Building 17 and adjoining buildings as a new skilled nursing building,; construct a new distribution and service tunnel to serve buildings 6, ~~17 north, and~~ 19, and the future 17 south,; and design, construct, and equip a network and server room, including installation of new fiber optic lines. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget has determined that the funds to complete this work have been committed from federal sources.

Sec. 18. EAST METRO INTEGRATION DISTRICT, PROPERTY CONVEYANCE.

Subdivision 1. Harambee. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695, and the appropriations of state general obligation bond proceeds in Laws 1994, chapter 643, section 14, subdivision 7, to Joint Powers District No. 6067, East Metro Integration District, to acquire and better the Harambee community school, in Maplewood, the real and personal property of the Harambee school may be conveyed to Independent School District No. 623, Roseville, for operation of a multidistrict integration facility that serves students in any grade from early education through grade 12.

Subd. 2. Crosswinds. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695, and the appropriation of state general obligation bond proceeds in Laws 1998, chapter 404, section 5, subdivision 5; Laws 1999, chapter 240, article 1, section 3; Laws 2000, chapter 492, article 1, section 5, subdivision 2; Laws 2001, First Special Session chapter 12, section 2, subdivision 2; and Laws 2005, chapter 20, article 1, section 5, subdivision 3, to acquire and better the Crosswinds school facilities by the Joint Powers District No. 6067, East Metro Integration District, in Woodbury, the Crosswinds school may be conveyed to the Perpich Center for Arts Education for use as an east metropolitan area integration magnet school.

Sec. 19. CONVEYANCE OF SURPLUS STATE LAND; WASHINGTON COUNTY.

(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 16A.695 and 16B.281 to 16B.296, the commissioner of administration may convey to the city of Bayport for no consideration the surplus land that is described in paragraph (c).

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(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general and provide that the lands revert to the state if the city of Bayport stops using the land for the public purpose described in paragraph (d). The attorney general may make changes to the land description to correct errors and ensure accuracy.

That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 3, Township 29 North, Range 20 West, Washington County, Minnesota, described as follows:

Commencing at the southeast corner of said Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter; thence South 89 degrees 28 minutes 13 seconds West, assigned bearing, along the south line of said Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, a distance of 665.22 feet to the easterly right-of-way line of Stagecoach Trail North (A. K. A. County State-Aid Highway 21); thence North 00 degrees 31 minutes 47 seconds West, along said easterly right-of-way line, 60.00 feet to the point of beginning of the tract to be herein described; thence North 34 degrees 35 minutes 03 seconds West, along said right-of-way line, 112.00 feet; thence North 21 degrees 21 minutes 41 seconds East, along said right-of-way line, 508.03 feet; thence South 70 degrees 24 minutes 54 seconds East, 250.49 feet; thence South 00 degrees 08 minutes 49 seconds East, 478.06 feet to the northerly right-of-way line of County State-Aid Highway 14 (A. K. A. 5th Avenue North); thence South 89 degrees 28 minutes 13 seconds West, along said northerly right-of-way line, 358.72 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to easements, restrictions, and reservations of record.

(d) The commissioner has determined that the land is no longer needed for any state purpose and that the state's land management interests would best be served if the land was conveyed to and used by the city of Bayport for a fire station.

Sec. 20. REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION.

The revisor of statutes shall change the headnote for Minnesota Statutes, section 134.45, to "LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION GRANTS."

Sec. 21. EFFECTIVE DATE.

Except as otherwise provided, this article is effective the day following final enactment."

Delete the title and insert:

"A bill for an act relating to capital investment; authorizing spending to acquire and better public land and buildings and other improvements of a capital nature with certain conditions; modifying previous appropriations; establishing new programs and modifying existing programs; authorizing the use of negotiated sales; authorizing the transfer of state bond-financed property; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 16A.641, by adding a subdivision; 16A.642, subdivisions 1, 2; 16A.695, by adding a subdivision; 134.45, subdivision 5b; 135A.034, subdivision 2; Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 16, subdivision 5; Laws 2009, chapter 93, article 1, section 11, subdivision 4; Laws 2010, chapter 189, sections 15, subdivision 5; 21, subdivision 11; Laws 2011, First Special Session chapter 12, section 18, subdivision 5; Laws 2012, chapter 293, sections 19, subdivision 4; 21, subdivision 6; Laws 2012, First Special Session chapter 1, article 1, section 9, subdivision 3; article 2, section 4, subdivision 2; Laws 2013, chapter 136, sections 4; 7; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 116J."

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration.

The report was adopted.

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Carlson from the Committee on Ways and Means to which was referred:

S. F. No. 2470, A bill for an act relating to health; adopting the Medical Cannabis Therapeutic Research Act; requiring clinical trials on the therapeutic use of medical cannabis; setting standards for clinical trials; requiring the commissioner to contract with one manufacturer for medical cannabis products; requiring an impact assessment of medical cannabis therapeutic research; setting fees; requiring reports; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 256B.0625, subdivision 13d; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 152.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

"Section 1. [152.22] MEDICAL CANNABIS THERAPEUTIC RESEARCH STUDY.

Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given.

(b) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of health.

(c) "Health care practitioner" means a Minnesota licensed doctor of medicine, a Minnesota licensed physician assistant acting within the scope of authorized practice, or a Minnesota licensed advanced practice registered nurse, who has the primary responsibility for the care and treatment of a person diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition under this section.

(d) "Health records" means health record as defined in section 144.291.

(e) "Medical cannabis" means the flowers of any species of the genus cannabis plant, or any mixture or preparation of them, including extracts and resins which contain a chemical composition determined to likely be medically beneficial by the commissioner, and that is delivered in the form of:

(1) liquid, including, but not limited to, oil;

(2) pill;

(3) vaporized delivery method with use of liquid or oil but which does not require the use of dried leaves or plant form; or

(4) any other method approved by the commissioner but which shall not include smoking.

(f) "Medical cannabis manufacturer" or "manufacturer" means an entity registered by the commissioner to cultivate, acquire, manufacture, possess, prepare, transfer, transport, supply, or dispense medical cannabis, delivery devices, or related supplies and educational materials to patients with a qualifying medical condition who are enrolled in the registry program.

(g) "Medical cannabis product" means medical cannabis as defined in paragraph (e) and any delivery device or related supplies and educational materials used in the administration of medical cannabis for a patient with a qualifying medical condition enrolled in the registry program.

(h) "Patient" means a Minnesota resident who has been diagnosed by a health care practitioner with a qualifying medical condition and who has otherwise met any other requirements of patients under this section to participate in the registry program.

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(i) "Patient registry number" means a unique identification number assigned to a patient by the commissioner after the commissioner has enrolled the patient in the registry program.

(j) "Registered designated caregiver" means a person who is at least 21 years old and who has been approved by the commissioner to assist a patient who has been identified by a health care provider as developmentally or physically disabled and therefore unable to self-administer medication, and who is authorized by the commissioner to administer medical cannabis to the patient only within the patient's primary place of residence;

(k) "Registry program" means the patient registry established under this section.

(l) "Registry verification" means the verification provided by the commissioner that a patient is enrolled in the registry program and that includes the patient's name, patient registry number, qualifying medical condition, and, if applicable, the name of the patient's registered designated caregiver or parent or legal guardian.

(m) "Qualifying medical condition" means a diagnosis of the following conditions:

(1) cancer;

(2) glaucoma;

(3) human immunodeficiency virus or acquired immune deficiency syndrome;

(4) Tourette's syndrome;

(5) amyotrophic lateral sclerosis;

(6) seizures, including those characteristic of epilepsy;

(7) severe and persistent muscle spasms, including those characteristic of multiple sclerosis;

(8) Crohn's disease; or

(9) any other medical condition or its treatment approved by the commissioner.

Subd. 2. Limitations. This section does not permit any person to engage in and does not prevent the imposition of any civil, criminal, or other penalties for:

(1) undertaking any task under the influence of medical cannabis that would constitute negligence or professional malpractice;

(2) possessing or engaging in the use of medical cannabis on:

(i) a school bus;

(ii) on the grounds of any preschool or primary or secondary school; or

(iii) in any correctional facility;

(3) vaporizing medical cannabis pursuant to subdivision 1, paragraph (e):

(i) on any form of public transportation;

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(ii) where the vapor would be inhaled by a minor child; or

(iii) in any public place; and

(4) operating, navigating, or being in actual physical control of any motor vehicle, aircraft, train, or motorboat, or working on transportation property, equipment, or facilities while under the influence of medical cannabis.

Subd. 3. Federally approved clinical trials. The commissioner may prohibit enrollment of a patient in the registry program if the patient is simultaneously enrolled in a federally approved clinical trial for the treatment of a qualifying medical condition with medical cannabis. The commissioner shall provide information to all patients enrolled in the registry program on the existence of federally approved clinical trials for the treatment of the patient's qualifying medical condition with medical cannabis, as an alternative to enrollment in the patient registry program.

Subd. 4. Commissioner duties. (a) The commissioner shall register one in-state manufacturer for the production of all medical cannabis products within the state by December 1, 2014, unless the commissioner obtains an adequate supply of federally sourced medical cannabis products by August 1, 2014. The commissioner shall require any manufacturer application for registration to pay a fee of $20,000. If a manufacturer is not selected for registration, the commissioner shall refund $19,000 to that manufacturer. The commissioner shall continue to accept applications after December 1, 2014, if no manufacturer that meets the qualifications set forth in this subdivision applies prior to December 1, 2014. The commissioner's determination that no manufacturer exists to fulfill the duties under this section is subject to judicial review. As a condition for registration, the commissioner shall require the manufacturer to:

(1) supply medical cannabis products to patients by July 1, 2015; and

(2) comply with all requirements under subdivision 8.

(b) The commissioner shall consider the following factors when determining which manufacturer to register:

(1) the technical expertise of the manufacturer in cultivating medical cannabis and converting the medical cannabis into an acceptable delivery method under subdivision 1, paragraph (e);

(2) the qualifications of the manufacturer's employees;

(3) the long-term financial stability of the manufacturer;

(4) the ability to provide appropriate security measures on the premises of the manufacturer;

(5) whether the manufacturer has demonstrated an ability to meet the medical cannabis production needs required by this section; and

(6) the manufacturer's projection and ongoing assessment of fee levels on patients with a qualifying condition.

(c) The commissioner shall require the medical cannabis manufacturer to contract with an independent laboratory to test all medical cannabis produced by the manufacturer. The commissioner shall approve the laboratory chosen by the manufacturer and require that the laboratory report testing results to the manufacturer in a manner determined by the commissioner.

(d) The commissioner shall make an initial determination by December 1, 2014, after reviewing medical and scientific literature, of the range of chemical compositions of any plant of the genus cannabis that will likely be medically beneficial for each of the qualifying medical conditions, including a range of recommended doses for each condition. Once determined, the commissioner shall provide a listing of the range of chemical compositions and range of dosages to the manufacturer and publish the listing on the department Web site.

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(e) The commissioner shall adopt rules necessary for the manufacturer to begin distribution of medical cannabis products to patients under the registry program by July 1, 2015, and have notice of proposed rules published in the State Register prior to January 1, 2015.

(f) The commissioner shall, within 30 days of a deadline listed in this section, advise the public and the co-chairs of the task force on medical cannabis therapeutic research if the commissioner is unable to complete any requirements under this section by the deadline listed in this section. The commissioner shall provide a written statement as to the reason or reasons the deadline will not be met. Upon request of the commissioner, the task force shall extend any deadline by six months, but may not extend any deadline more than three times.

Subd. 5. Rulemaking. The commissioner shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules for which notice is published in the State Register before January 1, 2015 may be adopted using the process in section 14.389.

Subd. 6. Patient registry program established. (a) The commissioner of health shall establish a patient registry program to evaluate data on patient demographics, effective treatment options, clinical outcomes, and quality-of-life outcomes for the purpose of making clinically significant findings regarding patients with a qualifying medical condition engaged in the therapeutic use of medical cannabis.

(b) The commissioner shall:

(1) give notice of the program to health care practitioners in the state who are eligible to serve as a health care practitioner as defined in subdivision 1, paragraph (c), and explain the purposes and requirements of the program;

(2) allow each health care practitioner in the state who meets or agrees to meet the program's requirements and who requests to participate, to be included in the registry program to collect data for the patient registry;

(3) provide explanatory information and assistance to each health care practitioner in understanding the nature of therapeutic use of medical cannabis within program requirements;

(4) create and provide a written certification to be used by a health practitioner for the practitioner to certify whether a patient has been diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition and include in the certification an option for the practitioner to certify whether the patient, in the health care practitioner's medical opinion, is mentally or physically disabled and, as a result of that disability, the patient is unable to self-administer medication;

(5) supervise the participation of the health care practitioner in conducting patient treatment and health records reporting in a manner that ensures stringent security and record-keeping requirements and that prevents the unauthorized release of private data on individuals as defined by section 13.02;

(6) develop safety criteria for patients with a qualifying condition as a requirement of the patient's participation in the program, to prevent the patient from undertaking any task under the influence of medical cannabis that would constitute negligence or professional malpractice on the part of the patient; and

(7) conduct research and studies based on data from health records submitted to the registry program and submit reports on intermediate or final research results to the legislature and major scientific journals. The commissioner may contract with a third party to complete the requirements of this clause.

(c) The commissioner shall develop a patient application for enrollment into the registry program. The application shall be available to the patient and given to health care practitioners in the state who are eligible to serve as a health care practitioner as defined under subdivision 1, paragraph (c). The application must include:

(1) the name, mailing address, and date of birth of the qualifying patient;

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(2) the name, mailing address, and telephone number of the qualifying patient's health care practitioner;

(3) the name, mailing address, and date of birth of the patient's designated caregiver, if any, or, if the patient is under age 18, the patient's parent or legal guardian;

(4) a copy of the written certification from the patient's health care practitioner that is dated within 90 days prior to submitting the application which certifies that the patient has been diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition and, if applicable, that, in the health care practitioner's medical opinion, the patient is mentally or physically disabled and, as a result of that disability, the patient is unable to self-administer medication; and

(5) all other signed affidavits and enrollment forms required by the commissioner under this section, including, but not limited to, the disclosure under paragraph (e).

(d) The commissioner shall register a single designated caregiver for a patient if the patient's health care provider certified that the patient, in the health care practitioner's medical opinion, is developmentally or physically disabled and, as a result of that disability, the patient is unable to self-administer medication and the caregiver has agreed, in writing, to be a patient's designated caregiver. As a condition of registration as a designated caregiver, the commissioner shall require the person:

(1) to be at least 21 years of age;

(2) to not already be registered as a caregiver for another patient enrolled in the registry program;

(3) to agree to only possess any medical cannabis product for purposes of administration of the medical cannabis to the patient within the patient's primary place of residence; and

(4) to agree that if the application is approved, the person will not be a registered designated caregiver for more than one patient.

(e) The commissioner shall develop a disclosure form and require, as a condition of enrollment, all patients to sign a copy of the disclosure. The disclosure must include:

(1) a statement that notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the commissioner of health, or an employee of any state agency, may not be held civilly or criminally liable for any injury, loss of property, personal injury, or death caused by any act or omission while acting within the scope of office or employment under this section; and

(2) the patient's acknowledgement that enrollment in the patient registry program is conditional on the patient's agreement to meet all of the requirements of subdivision 9;

(f) After receipt of a patient's application and signed disclosure, the commissioner shall enroll the patient in the registry program and assign the patient a patient registry number. A patient's enrollment in the registry program shall only be denied if the patient:

(1) does not have written certification from a health care provider that the patient has been diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition;

(2) has not signed and returned the disclosure form required under paragraph (d) to the commissioner;

(3) does not provide the information required;

(4) has previously been removed from the registry program for violations of subdivision 9; or

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(5) provides false information.

(g) The commissioner shall give written notice to a patient of the reason for denying enrollment in the registry program.

(h) Denial of enrollment into the registry program is considered a final decision of the commissioner and is subject to judicial review.

(i) A patient's enrollment in the registry program may only be revoked if a patient violates a requirement in subdivision 9.

(j) The commissioner shall develop a registry verification to provide to the health care practitioner identified in the patient's application and to the manufacturer. The registry verification shall include:

(1) the patient's name and date of birth;

(2) the patient registry number assigned to the patient;

(3) the patient's qualifying medical condition as provided by the patient's health care provider in the written certification; and

(4) the name and date of birth of the patient's registered designated caregiver, if any, or, if the patient is under age 18, the name of the patient's parent or legal guardian.

(k) If the commissioner adds a delivery form under subdivision 1, paragraph (e), or a qualifying medical condition under subdivision 1, paragraph (m), the commissioner shall notify the legislature by January 15 of any year in which the commissioner wishes to make the change. The change shall be effective on August 1 of that year, unless the legislature by law provides otherwise. As part of the January submission, the commissioner shall notify the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative policy committees having jurisdiction over health and public safety of the addition and the reasons for its addition, including any written comments received by the commissioner from the public and any guidance received from the task force on medical cannabis research.

(l) Nothing in this section requires the medical assistance and MinnesotaCare programs to reimburse an enrollee or a provider for costs associated with the medical use of cannabis. Medical assistance and MinnesotaCare shall continue to reimburse providers for covered services related to treatment of a recipient's qualifying medical condition.

(m) The establishment of the registry program is not intended in any manner whatsoever to condone or promote the illicit recreational use of marijuana.

Subd. 7. Health care practitioner duties. (a) Prior to a patient's enrollment in the registry program, a health care practitioner shall:

(1) determine, in the health care practitioner's medical judgment, whether a patient suffers from a qualifying medical condition as defined in subdivision 1, paragraph (m), and if so determined, provide the patient with a written certification of that diagnosis;

(2) determine whether a patient is developmentally or physically disabled and, as a result of that disability, the patient is unable to self-administer medication, and, if so determined, include that determination on the patient's written certification of diagnosis;

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(3) advise patients, registered designated caregivers, and parents or legal guardians of patients under age 18 of the existence of any nonprofit patient support groups or organizations;

(4) provide explanatory information from the commissioner to patients with qualifying medical conditions, including disclosure to all patients about the experimental nature of therapeutic use of medical cannabis, the possible risks and side effects of the proposed treatment, the application and other materials from the commissioner, and provide patients with the Tennessen warning as required by section 13.04, subdivision 2; and

(5) agree to continue treatment of the patient's qualifying medical condition and report medical findings to the commissioner.

(b) Upon notification from the commissioner of the patient's enrollment in the registry program, the health care practitioner shall:

(1) participate in the patient registry reporting system under the guidance and supervision of the commissioner of health;

(2) report health records of the patient throughout the ongoing treatment of the patient to the commissioner in a manner determined by the commissioner of health and in accordance with paragraph (c); and

(3) otherwise comply with all requirements developed by the commissioner.

(c) Data collected on patients by a health care practitioner and reported to the patient registry are health records under section 144.291 and are private data on individuals under section 13.02 but may be used or reported in an aggregated, nonidentifiable form as part of a scientific, peer-reviewed publication of research conducted under this section.

Subd. 8. Manufacturer of medical cannabis duties. (a) The manufacturer of medical cannabis shall provide a reliable and ongoing supply of all medical cannabis products needed for the registry program.

(b) All cultivation, harvesting, manufacturing, and packing of cannabis must take place in an enclosed, locked facility at a physical address provided to the commissioner during the registration process.

(c) The medical cannabis manufacturer shall produce medical cannabis with chemical compositions as determined by the commissioner.

(d) The medical cannabis manufacturer shall contract with a laboratory, subject to the commissioner's approval of the laboratory and any additional requirements set by the commissioner, for purposes of testing all medical cannabis manufactured by the medical cannabis manufacturer as to content, contamination, and consistency to verify the medical cannabis meets the requirements of subdivision 1, paragraph (e).

(e) The manufacturer must process and prepare any cannabis plant material into a form allowable under subdivision 1, paragraph (e), prior to distribution of any medical cannabis.

(f) The manufacturer shall require that any employee licensed as a pharmacist pursuant to chapter 151 and the rules promulgated pursuant to that chapter be the only employees to distribute the medical cannabis to a patient.

(g) The manufacturer shall only distribute medical cannabis products to the patient or, if the patient is under age 18, to the patient's parent or legal guardian.

(h) Prior to distribution of any medical cannabis products to any patient or, if the patient is under age 18, the patient's parent of legal guardian, the manufacturer shall:

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(1) verify that the manufacturer has received the registry verification from the commissioner for that individual patient;

(2) verify that the person requesting the distribution of medical cannabis is the patient, or, if the patient is under age 18, the patient's parent or legal guardian, listed in the registry verification, in accordance with section 152.11, subdivision 2d;

(3) assign a tracking number to each individual medical cannabis product;

(4) ensure that any employee of the manufacturer licensed by a pharmacist pursuant to chapter 151 and the rules promulgated pursuant to that chapter has consulted with the patient to determine the proper dosage for the individual patient based on the recommendations of the range of chemical compositions of the medical cannabis and the range of proper dosages provided by the commissioner;

(5) properly label each medical cannabis product with individually identifying information, including:

(i) the patient's name and date of birth;

(ii) the name and date of birth of the patient's registered designated caregiver, or, if the patient is under age 18, the name of the patient's parent or legal guardian, if either were included on the registry verification;

(iii) the patient's registry number;

(iv) the chemical composition of the medical cannabis; and

(v) the dosage; and

(6) ensure that the medical cannabis distributed to a patient contains a maximum of a 30-day supply of the dosage determined for that patient.

(i) If the patient has a registered designated caregiver, the manufacturer shall deliver properly labeled medical cannabis products to the patient or the patient's registered designated caregiver but only at the patient's primary residence. The manufacturer shall verify that the person to whom the medical cannabis product is being delivered is either the patient or the patient's registered designated caregiver, in accordance with section 152.11, subdivision 2d. The manufacturer shall not distribute medical cannabis products to a registered designated caregiver at the premises of the manufacturer.

(j) The manufacturer shall report to the commissioner, on a monthly basis, the following information on each individual patient from the month prior to the report:

(1) the amount and dosages of medical cannabis products distributed;

(2) the chemical composition of the medical cannabis; and

(3) the tracking number assigned to any medical cannabis product distributed.

(k) The operating documents of the manufacturer must include:

(1) procedures for the oversight of the manufacturer and procedures to ensure accurate record keeping; and

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(2) procedures for the implementation of appropriate security measures to deter and prevent the theft of cannabis and unauthorized entrance into areas containing cannabis.

(l) The manufacturer shall not share office space with, refer patients to a health care practitioner, or have any financial relationship with a health care practitioner.

(m) The manufacturer shall not permit any person to consume cannabis on the property of the manufacturer.

(n) The manufacturer is subject to reasonable inspection by the commissioner.

(o) For purposes of this section only, the medical cannabis manufacturer is not subject to the Board of Pharmacy licensure or regulatory requirements under chapter 151.

Subd. 9. Patient duties. (a) A patient shall apply to the commissioner for enrollment in the registry program by submitting an application, as defined in subdivision 6, paragraph (c), and an annual registration fee as determined under subdivision 13, paragraph (a).

(b) As a condition of continued enrollment, a patient shall agree to:

(1) continue to receive regularly scheduled treatment for their qualifying medical condition from their health care practitioner; and

(2) report changes in their qualifying medical condition to their health care practitioner.

Subd. 10. Confidentiality. (a) Data in patient files with both the commissioner and the health care practitioner, and data submitted to or by the medical cannabis manufacturer, are private data on individuals or nonpublic data as defined in section 13.02.

(b) Data kept or maintained by the commissioner may not be used for any purpose not provided for in this section and may not be combined or linked in any manner with any other list or database.

Subd. 11. Protections for registry program participation; criminal and civil. (a) There is a presumption that a patient enrolled in the registry program under this section is engaged in the authorized use of medical cannabis.

(b) The presumption may be rebutted by evidence that conduct related to use of medical cannabis was not for the purpose of treating or alleviating the patient's qualifying medical condition or symptoms associated with the patient's qualifying medical condition pursuant to this section.

(1) use or possession of medical cannabis products by a patient enrolled in the registry program, or possession by the parent or guardian of a patient under age 18;

(2) possession of medical cannabis products by a registered designated caregiver, only if the registered designated caregiver is in possession of the medical cannabis products within the primary residence of the individual patient in which the caregiver has been registered to assist;

(3) possession, dosage determination, or sale of medical cannabis by the medical cannabis manufacturer or employees of the manufacturer; and

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(4) possession of medical cannabis products by any person while carrying out the duties required under this section.

(d) Medical cannabis obtained and distributed pursuant to this section and associated property is not subject to forfeiture under sections 609.531 to 609.5316.

(e) The commissioner, the commissioner's staff, and any health care practitioner are not subject to any civil or disciplinary penalties by the Board of Medical Practice or by any business, occupational, or professional licensing board or entity, solely for the participation in the registry program under this section. Nothing in this section prohibits a professional licensing board for sanctioning actions outside of those actions allowed under this section.

(f) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the commissioner of health, or an employee of any state agency, may not be held civilly or criminally liable for any injury, loss of property, personal injury, or death caused by any act or omission while acting within the scope of office or employment under this section.

Subd. 12. Discrimination prohibited. (a) No school or landlord may refuse to enroll or lease to and may not otherwise penalize a person solely for the person's status as a patient enrolled in the registry program under this section, unless failing to do so would violate federal law or regulations or cause the school or landlord to lose a monetary or licensing-related benefit under federal law or regulations.

(b) For the purposes of medical care, including organ transplants, a registry program enrollee's use of medical cannabis under this section is considered the equivalent of the authorized use of any other medication used at the discretion of a physician and does not constitute the use of an illicit substance or otherwise disqualify a qualifying patient from needed medical care.

(c) Unless a failure to do so would violate federal law or regulations or cause an employer to lose a monetary or licensing-related benefit under federal law or regulations, an employer may not discriminate against a person in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment, or otherwise penalize a person, if the discrimination is based upon either of the following:

(1) the person's status as a patient enrolled in the registry program under this section; or

(2) a patient's positive drug test for cannabis components or metabolites, unless the patient used, possessed, or was impaired by medical cannabis on the premises of the place of employment or during the hours of employment.

(d) A person shall not be denied custody of or visitation rights or parenting time with a minor solely for the person's status as a patient enrolled in the registry program under this section, and there shall be no presumption of neglect or child endangerment for conduct allowed under this section, unless the person's behavior is such that it creates an unreasonable danger to the safety of the minor as established by clear and convincing evidence.

Subd. 13. Fees; medical cannabis registry account. (a) The commissioner shall collect an enrollment fee of $200 from qualified patients enrolled under this section. If the patient receives Social Security disability, Supplemental Security Insurance payments, or is enrolled in medical assistance or MinnesotaCare then the fee shall be $50. The fees shall be payable annually and are due on the anniversary date of the patient's enrollment. The fee amount shall be deposited in the medical cannabis registry account in the state treasury and credited to the state government special revenue fund.

(b) The medical cannabis manufacturer may charge patients enrolled in the registry program a reasonable fee for costs associated with the operations of the manufacturer. The manufacturer may charge fees associated with the delivery of medical cannabis pursuant to subdivision 8, paragraph (i), but shall only charge the fee to those patients who received the delivery service. The manufacturer may establish a sliding scale of patient fees based upon a qualifying patient's household income and may accept private donations to reduce patient fees.

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Subd. 14. Nursing facilities. Nursing facilities licensed under chapter 144A, or boarding care homes licensed under section 144.50, may adopt reasonable restrictions on the use of medical cannabis by persons receiving services. The restrictions may include a provision that the facility will not store or maintain the patient's supply of medical cannabis, that the facility is not responsible for providing the medical cannabis for qualifying patients, and that medical cannabis be consumed only in a place specified by the facility. Nothing contained in this section shall require the facilities to adopt such restrictions, and no facility shall unreasonably limit a qualifying patient's access to or use of medical cannabis.

Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 256B.0625, subdivision 13d, is amended to read:

Subd. 13d. Drug formulary. (a) The commissioner shall establish a drug formulary. Its establishment and publication shall not be subject to the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, but the Formulary Committee shall review and comment on the formulary contents.

(b) The formulary shall not include:

(1) drugs, active pharmaceutical ingredients, or products for which there is no federal funding;

(2) over-the-counter drugs, except as provided in subdivision 13;

(3) drugs or active pharmaceutical ingredients used for weight loss, except that medically necessary lipase inhibitors may be covered for a recipient with type II diabetes;

(4) drugs or active pharmaceutical ingredients when used for the treatment of impotence or erectile dysfunction;

(5) drugs or active pharmaceutical ingredients for which medical value has not been established; ~~and~~

(6) drugs from manufacturers who have not signed a rebate agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to section 1927 of title XIX of the Social Security Act.; and

(7) medical cannabis as defined under section 152.22.

(c) If a single-source drug used by at least two percent of the fee-for-service medical assistance recipients is removed from the formulary due to the failure of the manufacturer to sign a rebate agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services, the commissioner shall notify prescribing practitioners within 30 days of receiving notification from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that a rebate agreement was not signed.

Sec. 3. [152.23] MEDICAL CANNABIS MANUFACTURER ACCOUNT.

Subdivision 1. Creation of account. (a) A medical cannabis manufacturer account is created in the state government special revenue fund for the purpose of carrying out the commissioner's responsibilities associated with the regulation of medical cannabis manufacturers under section 152.22.

(b) The account shall be kept in the state treasury and shall be paid out in the manner prescribed by law.

(c) The account shall consist of the money paid by the medical cannabis manufacturer as provided in this section. Money in the account is appropriated to the commissioner of health for the purposes of this section.

Subd. 2. Medical cannabis manufacturer; fees and expenses. When the commissioner of health audits, inspects, examines, or visits a medical cannabis manufacturer, the manufacturer of medical cannabis shall pay into the medical cannabis manufacturer account the per diem salaries and necessary expenses of the employees of the Department of Health who are conducting or participating in the examination, inspection, visit, or desk audit. The per diem salary fee shall be determined by the commissioner.

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Subd. 3. Purposes for which the account may be spent. The commissioner shall use the fund for the payment of per diem salaries and expenses of special examiners and appraisers, the expenses of the commissioner of health or designee, and employees of the department when actively participating in any visit, audit, inspection, or examination of the medical cannabis manufacturer. Expenses include meals, lodging, transportation, and mileage.

Sec. 4. [152.24] IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF MEDICAL CANNABIS THERAPEUTIC RESEARCH.

Subdivision 1. Task force on medical cannabis therapeutic research. (a) A 23-member task force on medical cannabis therapeutic research is created to conduct an impact assessment of medical cannabis therapeutic research. The task force shall consist of the following members:

(1) two members of the house of representatives, one selected by the speaker of the house, the other selected by the minority leader;

(2) two members of the senate, one selected by the majority leader, the other selected by the minority leader;

(3) four members representing consumers or patients enrolled in the registry program, including at least two parents of patients under age 18;

(4) four members representing health care providers, including one licensed pharmacist;

(5) four members representing law enforcement, one from the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association, one from the Minnesota Sheriff's Association, one from the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association, and one from the Minnesota County Attorneys Association;

(6) four members representing substance use disorder treatment providers; and

(7) the commissioners of health, human services, and public safety.

(b) Task force members listed under paragraph (a), clauses (3), (4), (5), and (6), shall be appointed by the governor. Members shall serve on the task force at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

(c) There shall be two cochairs of the task force chosen from the members listed under paragraph (a). One cochair shall be selected by the speaker of the house and the other cochair shall be selected by the majority leader of the senate. The expense reimbursement for members of the task force is governed by section 15.059.

(d) Members of the task force other than those in paragraph (a), clauses (1), (2), and (7), shall receive expenses as provided in section 15.059, subdivision 6.

Subd. 2. Impact assessment. The task force shall hold hearings to conduct an assessment that evaluates the impact of the use of medical cannabis and evaluate Minnesota's activities and other states' activities involving medical cannabis, and offer analysis of:

(1) program design and implementation;

(2) the impact on the health care provider community;

(3) patient experiences;

(4) the impact on the incidence of substance abuse;

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(5) access to and quality of medical products;

(6) the impact on law enforcement and prosecutions;

(7) public awareness and perception; and

(8) any unintended consequences.

Subd. 3. Reports to the legislature. (a) The cochairs shall submit the following reports to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees and divisions with jurisdiction over health and human services, public safety, judiciary, and civil law:

(1) by February 1, 2015, a report on the design and implementation of the registry program; and

(2) every two years thereafter, a complete report on the impact assessment.

(b) The task force may make recommendations to the legislature on whether to add or remove conditions from the list of qualifying medical conditions.

Subd. 4. Expiration. The task force on medical cannabis therapeutic research does not expire.

Sec. 5. APPROPRIATIONS, MEDICAL CANNABIS RESEARCH.

Subdivision 1. Health Department. $2,795,000 is appropriated in fiscal year 2015 from the general fund to the commissioner of health for implementing the medical cannabis therapeutic research study in this act. The base for this appropriation is $829,000 in fiscal year 2016 and $728,000 in fiscal year 2017.

Subd. 2. Legislative Coordinating Commission. $24,000 is appropriated in fiscal year 2015 from the general fund to the Legislative Coordinating Commission to administer the task force on medical cannabis therapeutic research and for the task force to conduct the impact assessment on the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes.

Subd. 3. Health Department base. The base appropriation for the commissioner of health from the state government special revenue fund is increased by $631,000 in fiscal year 2016 and fiscal year 2017 for costs associated with operations of the medical cannabis manufacturers under Minnesota Statutes, section 152.22, subdivision 13.

Sec. 6. EFFECTIVE DATE.

Sections 1 to 5 are effective July 1, 2014."

Delete the title and insert:

"A bill for an act relating to health; providing for medical cannabis therapeutic research study; creating account; providing appointments; requiring rulemaking; requiring reports; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 256B.0625, subdivision 13d; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 152."

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

The report was adopted.

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SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS

S. F. Nos. 2712 and 2470 were read for the second time.

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS

The following House Files were introduced:

Daudt; Gruenhagen; Myhra; Urdahl; Quam; Johnson, B.; Albright; Wills and McNamara introduced:

H. F. No. 3375, A bill for an act relating to elections; presidential electors; providing for designation of certain presidential electors and specifying the duties of presidential electors; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 208.03; 208.05; 208.08.

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

Hortman introduced:

H. F. No. 3376, A bill for an act relating to electronic transactions; clarifying certain agreements to vary delivery by mail; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 325L.08.

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

Gunther introduced:

H. F. No. 3377, A bill for an act relating to unemployment; expanding the measurement of unemployed and underemployed Minnesotans; designating use of funds; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 116J.

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

Persell 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 Speaker pro tempore Hortman.

Halverson was excused between the hours of 11:15 a.m. and 11:55 a.m.

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MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE

The following messages were received from the Senate:

Mr. Speaker:

I hereby announce that the Senate accedes to the request of the House for the appointment of a Conference Committee on the amendments adopted by the Senate to the following House File:

H. F. No. 1604, A bill for an act relating to health; requiring reporting of diverted narcotics or controlled substances; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 214.33, by adding a subdivision.

The Senate has appointed as such committee:

Senators Nelson, Rosen and Latz.

Said House File is herewith returned to the House.

JoAnne M. Zoff, Secretary of the Senate

Mr. Speaker:

I hereby announce that the Senate accedes to the request of the House for the appointment of a Conference Committee on the amendments adopted by the Senate to the following House File:

H. F. No. 1851, A bill for an act relating to public safety; enhancing penalties for certain repeat criminal sexual conduct offenders; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 243.167, subdivision 1; 609.135, subdivision 2; 609.3451, subdivision 3.

The Senate has appointed as such committee:

Senators Schmit, Kent and Housley.

Said House File is herewith returned to the House.

JoAnne M. Zoff, Secretary of the Senate

Mr. Speaker:

I hereby announce that the Senate accedes to the request of the House for the appointment of a Conference Committee on the amendments adopted by the Senate to the following House File:

H. F. No. 1863, A bill for an act relating to state government; modifying laws governing certain executive branch advisory groups; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 3.922, subdivision 8; 15B.11, subdivision 2; 16B.055, subdivision 1; 28A.21, subdivision 6; 43A.316, subdivisions 2, 3, 6; 62J.495, subdivision 2; 79A.02, subdivision 1; 85.0146, subdivision 1; 89A.03, subdivision 5; 89A.08, subdivision 1; 92.35; 93.0015, subdivision 3; 97A.055, subdivision 4b; 103F.518, subdivision 1; 115.55, subdivision 12; 115.741, by adding a subdivision;

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116U.25; 120B.365, subdivision 2; 134.31, subdivision 6; 144.1255, subdivision 1; 144.1481, subdivision 1; 144.608, subdivision 2; 144G.06; 145A.10, subdivision 10; 148.7805, subdivision 2; 153A.20, subdivision 2; 162.07, subdivision 5; 162.13, subdivision 3; 174.52, subdivision 3; 175.007, subdivision 1; 182.656, subdivision 3; 206.805; 214.13, subdivision 4; 216B.813, subdivision 2; 216B.815; 216C.02, subdivision 1; 240.18, subdivision 4; 241.021, subdivision 4c; 243.1606, subdivision 4; 252.30; 256B.0625, subdivisions 13c, 13i; 256B.27, subdivision 3; 256C.28, subdivision 1; 270C.12, subdivision 5; 298.2213, subdivision 5; 298.2214, subdivision 1; 298.297; 299A.62, subdivision 2; 299A.63, subdivision 2; 299E.04, subdivision 5; 326B.07, subdivision 1; 611A.32, subdivision 2; 611A.33; 611A.345; 611A.35; 629.342, subdivision 2; Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, sections 103I.105; 125A.28; 136A.031, subdivision 3; 144.98, subdivision 10; 254A.035, subdivision 2; 254A.04; 256B.064, subdivision 1a; 256B.093, subdivision 1; 260.835, subdivision 2; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 162; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 6.81; 15.059, subdivision 5; 15B.32, subdivision 7; 16E.0475; 43A.316, subdivision 4; 43A.317, subdivision 4; 62U.09; 82B.021, subdivision 10; 82B.05, subdivisions 1, 3, 5, 6, 7; 82B.06; 84.964; 103F.518, subdivision 11; 116L.361, subdivision 2; 116L.363; 127A.70, subdivision 3; 136A.031, subdivision 5; 144.011, subdivision 2; 145.98, subdivisions 1, 3; 147E.35, subdivision 4; 162.02, subdivisions 2, 3; 162.09, subdivisions 2, 3; 196.30; 197.585, subdivision 4; 243.93; 245.97, subdivision 7; 252.31; 270C.991, subdivision 4; 298.2213, subdivision 5; 299C.156; 299M.02; 402A.15; 611A.34; Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, sections 15.059, subdivision 5b; 197.585, subdivision 2.

The Senate has appointed as such committee:

Senators Sieben, Newman and Wiklund.

Said House File is herewith returned to the House.

JoAnne M. Zoff, Secretary of the Senate

Mr. Speaker:

I hereby announce that the Senate accedes to the request of the House for the appointment of a Conference Committee on the amendments adopted by the Senate to the following House File:

H. F. No. 1951, A bill for an act relating to retirement; various Minnesota public employee retirement plans; allowing MSRS-General deferred members to vote in board elections; continuing Stevens County Housing and Redevelopment Authority employees in PERA-General; excluding fixed-route bus drivers employed by the St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit Commission from PERA-General coverage; increasing member and employer contribution rates for certain retirement plans; providing for the consolidation of the Duluth Teachers Retirement Fund Association retirement plan and fund into the statewide Teachers Retirement Association; revising an amortization target date, creating new state aid programs; appropriating money; extending a MnSCU early retirement incentive program; increasing the limit for certain reemployed MnSCU retirees; extending the applicability of a second chance at tenure retirement coverage election opportunity for MnSCU faculty members; revising investment authority for various defined contribution plans or programs; authorizing the State Board of Investment to revise, remove, or create investment options for the Minnesota supplemental investment fund; expanding permissible investments under the unclassified state employees retirement program, the public employees defined contribution plan, the deferred compensation program, and the health care savings plan; revising salary reporting requirements; clarifying retirement provision applications to sheriffs; revising local government postretirement option program requirements and extending expiration date; clarifying future postretirement adjustment rates for former members of the former Minneapolis Firefighters Relief Association and the former Minneapolis Police Relief Association; making technical changes to amortization state aid and supplemental state aid; clarifying the eligibility of independent nonprofit firefighting corporations to receive police and fire supplemental retirement state aid; implementing the recommendations of the 2013-2014 state auditor volunteer fire

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working group; modifying the disability benefit application deadline for certain former Wadena County sheriff's deputies; authorizing city of Duluth and Duluth Airports Authority employee salary-supplement payments coverage following Court of Appeals decision; specifying interest rate for computing joint and survivor annuities; revising postretirement adjustment triggers; revising reemployed annuitant withholding in certain divorce situations; clarifying medical advisor and resumption of teaching provisions; specifying explicit postretirement adjustment assumptions; allowing volunteer firefighter relief associations to pay state fire chiefs association dues from the special fund; authorizing MnSCU employee to elect TRA coverage and transfer past service from IRAP to TRA; clarifying the applicability of 2013 postretirement adjustment modifications to certain county sheriffs; ratifying or grandparenting MSRS-Correctional plan coverage for Department of Human Services employees; allowing various service credit purchases; requiring a PERA report on certain survivor benefit amounts; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 3A.01, subdivision 1a; 11A.17, subdivisions 1, 9; 13.632, subdivision 1; 122A.18, subdivision 7a; 136F.481; 352.01, subdivisions 2b, 12; 352.03, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision; 352.04, subdivisions 2, 3; 352.115, subdivisions 8, 10; 352.1155, subdivisions 1, 4; 352.90; 352.91, subdivisions 1, 2, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3f, by adding a subdivision; 352.92, subdivisions 1, 2; 352.965, subdivision 4, by adding subdivisions; 352.98, subdivision 2; 352B.08, subdivision 3; 352D.04, by adding subdivisions; 353.01, subdivision 14; 353.27, subdivisions 2, 3, 3b, 4, by adding a subdivision; 353.30, subdivision 3; 353.37, by adding a subdivision; 353.371, by adding a subdivision; 353.6511, subdivision 7; 353.6512, subdivision 7; 353D.05, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision; 354.05, subdivisions 2, 7, 13; 354.42, subdivisions 2, 3; 354.44, subdivision 5; 354.445; 354.48, subdivision 6a; 354A.011, subdivisions 11, 15a, 27; 354A.021, subdivision 1; 354A.092; 354A.093, subdivision 1; 354A.096; 354A.12, subdivision 2; 354A.29, subdivision 8; 354A.31, subdivisions 1, 3a; 354A.32, subdivision 1; 354A.35, subdivision 1; 354A.37, subdivisions 3, 4; 354A.39; 354A.41; 354B.21, subdivisions 2, 3a; 355.01, subdivision 2c; 356.215, subdivision 11; 356.24, subdivision 1; 356.302, subdivision 7; 356.303, subdivision 4; 356.32, subdivision 2; 356.415, subdivision 1d; 356.42, subdivision 3; 356.465, subdivision 3; 356.47, subdivision 3; 356.635, subdivision 6; 356.99, subdivision 1; 356A.06, subdivisions 7, 7a; 424A.015, by adding a subdivision; 424A.016, subdivisions 4, 7; 424A.05, subdivision 3; 424A.08; 424B.12; 490.121, subdivision 2a; Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, sections 69.051, subdivisions 1a, 3; 352.01, subdivision 2a; 352.03, subdivision 4; 353.01, subdivisions 2a, 2b; 353.651, subdivision 4; 354.436; 354.44, subdivision 6; 354A.12, subdivisions 1, 2a, 3a, 3c; 354A.27, subdivision 6a; 356.20, subdivision 2; 356.214, subdivision 1; 356.215, subdivision 8; 356.219, subdivision 8; 356.30, subdivision 3; 356.401, subdivision 3; 356.415, subdivisions 1a, 1c, 1e, 1f; 356.91; 363A.36, subdivision 1; 423A.02, subdivision 3; 423A.022, subdivisions 2, 3; 424A.016, subdivision 6; 424A.02, subdivisions 3, 7; 424A.092, subdivision 6; 424A.093, subdivisions 2, 6; 424A.094, subdivision 2; 424A.10, subdivision 2; Laws 2009, chapter 169, article 5, section 2, as amended; article 6, section 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 354; 354A; 356; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 11A.17, subdivision 4; 352.965, subdivision 5; 352D.04, subdivision 1; 353D.05, subdivision 2; 354A.021, subdivision 5; 354A.108; 354A.24; 354A.27, subdivision 5; 356.415, subdivision 3; Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, sections 354A.27, subdivisions 6a, 7; 354A.31, subdivision 4a.

The Senate has appointed as such committee:

Senators Pappas, Johnson, Goodwin, Miller and Hayden.

Said House File is herewith returned to the House.

JoAnne M. Zoff, Secretary of the Senate

Mr. Speaker:

I hereby announce that the Senate accedes to the request of the House for the appointment of a Conference Committee on the amendments adopted by the Senate to the following House File:

H. F. No. 1984, A bill for an act relating to state government; providing for enhancement of accountability and transparency in public construction; establishing a requirement for a definition of responsible contractor; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16C.

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The Senate has appointed as such committee:

Senators Saxhaug, Hayden and Housley.

Said House File is herewith returned to the House.

JoAnne M. Zoff, Secretary of the Senate

Mr. Speaker:

I hereby announce that the Senate accedes to the request of the House for the appointment of a Conference Committee on the amendments adopted by the Senate to the following House File:

H. F. No. 2166, A bill for an act relating to elections; providing a study of the use of electronic rosters in elections; requiring secretary of state to evaluate electronic rosters in 2014 election; authorizing the use of electronic rosters statewide; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 201.

The Senate has appointed as such committee:

Senators Bonoff, Kiffmeyer and Rest.

Said House File is herewith returned to the House.

JoAnne M. Zoff, Secretary of the Senate

Mr. Speaker:

I hereby announce that the Senate accedes to the request of the House for the appointment of a Conference Committee on the amendments adopted by the Senate to the following House File:

H. F. No. 2531, A bill for an act relating to campaign finance; making various technical changes; authorizing the board to request reconciliation information; authorizing certain fees; modifying certain definitions and fee amounts; imposing penalties; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 10A.01, subdivisions 5, 26; 10A.02, subdivision 11a; 10A.025, by adding a subdivision; 10A.09, subdivisions 1, 5, by adding a subdivision; 10A.12, subdivision 5; 10A.255, subdivision 3; 10A.28, subdivision 4; 211A.02, subdivision 2; Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, sections 10A.01, subdivision 10; 10A.02, subdivision 11; 10A.025, subdivision 4; 10A.20, subdivisions 2, 5; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 10A.09, subdivision 8.

The Senate has appointed as such committee:

Senators Hoffman, Hayden and Newman.

Said House File is herewith returned to the House.

JoAnne M. Zoff, Secretary of the Senate

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Mr. Speaker:

I hereby announce that the Senate accedes to the request of the House for the appointment of a Conference Committee on the amendments adopted by the Senate to the following House File:

H. F. No. 2925, A bill for an act relating to public safety; compensating exonerated persons; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 609A.02, subdivision 3; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 590; 611.

The Senate has appointed as such committee:

Senators Latz, Newman and Goodwin.

Said House File is herewith returned to the House.

JoAnne M. Zoff, Secretary of 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. 1874, A bill for an act relating to natural resources; appropriating money from environment and natural resources trust fund; modifying provisions for Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources; modifying requirements for land acquisition with trust fund money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 116P.17; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 116P.05, subdivision 3.

JoAnne M. Zoff, Secretary of the Senate

CONCURRENCE AND REPASSAGE

Persell moved that the House concur in the Senate amendments to H. F. No. 1874 and that the bill be repassed as amended by the Senate. The motion prevailed.

The bill was read for the third time, as amended by the Senate, and placed upon its repassage.

The question was taken on the repassage of the bill and the roll was called. There were 99 yeas and 29 nays as follows:

Those who voted in the affirmative were: