Schedule for Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - Minnesota House of Representatives

Time	Location	Committee
(8:15 AM) 1/14/2015	[10 State Office Building]	Aging and Long-Term Care Policy
(8:15 AM) 1/14/2015	[5 State Office Building]	Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance
(8:15 AM) 1/14/2015	[Basement Hearing Room]	Property Tax and Local Government Finance Division
(10:00 AM) 1/14/2015	[5th floor Veterans Service Bldg]	Capitol Preservation Commission [Commission]
(10:15 AM) 1/14/2015	[5 State Office Building]	Agriculture Policy
(10:15 AM) 1/14/2015	[Basement Hearing Room]	Government Operations and Elections Policy
(10:15 AM) 1/14/2015	[10 State Office Building]	Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance
(10:15 AM) 1/14/2015	[200 State Office Building]	Taxes
(12:00 PM) 1/14/2015	House Chamber [House Chamber]	Floor Session
(12:45 PM) 1/14/2015	[5 State Office Building]	Education Finance
(12:45 PM) 1/14/2015	[10 State Office Building]	Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance
(12:45 PM) 1/14/2015	[Basement State Office Building]	Transportation Policy and Finance
(2:45 PM) 1/14/2015	[Basement Hearing Room]	Commerce and Regulatory Reform
(2:45 PM) 1/14/2015 Time Changed	[200 State Office Building]	Health and Human Services Finance
(2:45 PM) 1/14/2015	[200 State Office Building]	Health and Human Services Reform
(2:45 PM) 1/14/2015	[5 State Office Building]	Higher Education Policy and Finance
(7:00 PM) 1/14/2015	[200 State Office Building]	Ways and Means

Wednesday, January 14, 2015 , 8:15 AM

Aging and Long-Term Care Policy

Chair: Rep. Joe Schomacker
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:

Introduction of Members and Committee Staff, Committee Rules, Presentation by MN State Demographer Susan Brower, and Overview of Long-Term Care Services by House Research

Committee Documents:

HRD Long-Term Care Insurance Income Tax Credit
(1/13/2015)
HRD Long-Term Care Services for the Elderly
(1/13/2015)
HRD Medicaid Long-Term Care Costs
(1/13/2015)
HRD Nursing Facility Reimbursement and Regulation
(1/13/2015)
HRD Nursing Facility Reimbursement
(1/13/2015)
House Research Presentation
(1/13/2015)
Presentation by State Demographer Susan Brower
(1/13/2015)
1.14 Agenda
(1/31/2015)

INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL) please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
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Wednesday, January 14, 2015 , 8:15 AM

Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Chair: Rep. Denny McNamara
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:

DNR overview

INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL) please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
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Wednesday, January 14, 2015 , 8:15 AM

Property Tax and Local Government Finance Division

Chair: Rep. Steve Drazkowski
Location: Basement Hearing Room
Agenda:

Property Tax and Local Government Finance Division
Chairman: Rep. Steve Drazkowski

MEETING: January 14, 2015
8:15
Basement State Office Building

AGENDA

I. Call to Order.

II. Roll Call.

III. Introductions

IV. Overview by House Research

INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL) please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
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Wednesday, January 14, 2015 , 10:00 AM

Capitol Preservation Commission

Chair: Governor Mark Dayton
Location: 5th floor Veterans Service Bldg
Agenda:

Project Update--Previously Approved Work Packages

o Design Activities
o Construction Activities
o Budget

-Schedule

-Work Package (WP) 4 (Review and Approval)

-Fine Art Subcommittee Update

-Adjourn

INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL) please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
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Wednesday, January 14, 2015 , 10:15 AM

Agriculture Policy

Chair: Rep. Paul Anderson
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:

Member and Committee Staff Introductions

Committee Rules & Procedures

FFA Overview by State FFA Officer

Presentations from agriculture instructors and administrators

Committee Documents:

AFNR FFA Education
(1/12/2015)

INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL) please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
For information on accommodations please visit Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions.
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Wednesday, January 14, 2015 , 10:15 AM

Government Operations and Elections Policy

Chair: Rep. Tim Sanders
Location: Basement Hearing Room
Agenda:

Member and committee staff introductions
Committee rules
Department Introductions
-Department of Administration - Matt Scherer, Legislative Director
-Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board - Gary Goldsmith, Executive Director
-MN.IT - Jon Eichten, Legislative Director
-Public Utilities Commission - Beverly Jones Heydinger, Chair, Dan Wolf, Executive Secretary
-MN Sports Facilities Authority - Michele Kelm-Helgen
-MNSure - Scott Leitz, CEO, Larry Johnson, Director of Government Relations

INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL) please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
For information on accommodations please visit Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions.
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Wednesday, January 14, 2015 , 10:15 AM

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Chair: Rep. Tony Cornish
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:

Member and Staff Introductions

Committee Rules

Overview of Committee Jurisdiction and Financial Accounts

INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL) please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
For information on accommodations please visit Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions.
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Wednesday, January 14, 2015 , 10:15 AM

Taxes

Chair: Rep. Greg Davids
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:

I. Call to Order.

II. Roll Call.

III. Approval of Minutes.

IV. Overview by House Research

INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL) please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
For information on accommodations please visit Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions.
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Wednesday, January 14, 2015 , 12:00 PM

Floor Session

Location: House Chamber
Agenda:

THE HOUSE MEETS IN SESSION

Calendar for the Day
House Floor Amendments
Order of Business

INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL) please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
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Wednesday, January 14, 2015 , 12:45 PM

Education Finance

Chair: Rep. Jenifer Loon
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:

Continue Non-partisan staff Education Finance Presentations.;
Invited Presentations (Time Allowed)

INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL) please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
For information on accommodations please visit Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions.
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Wednesday, January 14, 2015 , 12:45 PM

Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance

Chair: Rep. Pat Garofalo
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:

Overview of the Department of Employment and Economic Development (agency presentation); Overview of Unemployment Insurance (agency presentation)

INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL) please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
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Wednesday, January 14, 2015 , 12:45 PM
Time Note: No Meeting on Monday 1/19/15 (MLK Holiday) Next Meeting Wed. 1/21/15 at 12:45 pm SOB Basement Hearing Room

Transportation Policy and Finance

Chair: Rep. Tim Kelly
Location: Basement State Office Building
Agenda:

Matt Burress, House Research and Andrew Lee, House Fiscal Committee Staff will present
a two part overview the first 2 days of committee hearings
Mon. Jan 12th and Wed. Jan. 14th.
Part 2: Transit & Other Finance: Transit Finance; Other Transportation Finance; Budgets; Recent History

Presentation overview on Minnesota’s Ports and Waterways
Testifying:
Randy Olson, Exec. Director, Port Authority of Red Wing
Lorrie Louder, Senior VP of Business and Inter-Governmental Affairs, St Paul Port Authority
Deb Deluca, Government and Environmental Affairs Director, Duluth Seaway Port Authority

Committee Documents:

2nd portion of Transportation overview
(1/13/2015)
Major Transportation Tax History Table
(1/13/2015)
St Paul Harbor Map
(1/13/2015)
January 14th Agenda
(1/13/2015)

INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL) please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
For information on accommodations please visit Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions.
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Wednesday, January 14, 2015 , 2:45 PM

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Chair: Rep. Joe Hoppe
Location: Basement Hearing Room
Agenda:

Introductions of members and non-partisan staff. A brief overview of committee jurisdiction and background on insurance, telecom and gaming regulations in Minnesota will be provided by House Research.

INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL) please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
For information on accommodations please visit Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions.
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Wednesday, January 14, 2015 , 2:45 PM

Health and Human Services Finance

Health and Human Services Reform and Health and Human Services Finance Joint Committee

Time Changed

Co-Chair: Rep. Matt Dean holds the gavel
Co-Chair: Rep. Tara Mack
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:

Review of Department of Human Services programs including MinnesotaCare (MnCare), Medical Assistance (MA), Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) and waiver programs.

Committee Documents:

DHS Presentation
(1/14/2015)
1.14 Agenda
(1/31/2015)

INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL) please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
For information on accommodations please visit Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions.
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Wednesday, January 14, 2015 , 2:45 PM

Health and Human Services Reform

Health and Human Services Reform & Health and Human Services Finance Joint Committee

Co-Chair: Rep. Tara Mack holds the gavel
Co-Chair: Rep. Matt Dean
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:

Review of Department of Human Services programs including MinnesotaCare (MnCare), Medical Assistance (MA), Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) and waiver programs.

Committee Documents:

(1/14/15)
(1/14/2015)

INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL) please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
For information on accommodations please visit Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions.
If you have accessibility or usability comments to share on any Minnesota Legislature website, please submit your comments using the Accessibility & Usability Comment Form

Wednesday, January 14, 2015 , 2:45 PM

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Chair: Rep. Bud Nornes
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:

Overview of the Office of Higher Education and Trends in Higher Education

Committee Documents:

OHE Overview
(1/14/2015)

INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL) please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
For information on accommodations please visit Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions.
If you have accessibility or usability comments to share on any Minnesota Legislature website, please submit your comments using the Accessibility & Usability Comment Form

Wednesday, January 14, 2015 , 7:00 PM

Ways and Means

Chair: Rep. Jim Knoblach
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:

HF 6 (Davids) Federal taxation changes confirmed

Bills Added

HF6 (Davids)
Federal income tax conformity provided, and computation of state aid payments to the Destination Medical Center in Rochester clarified.

INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL) please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
For information on accommodations please visit Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions.
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Currently Posted Meetings

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Aging and Long-Term Care Policy

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Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

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Property Tax and Local Government Finance Division

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Capitol Preservation Commission

INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

Agriculture Policy

INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

Government Operations and Elections Policy

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Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

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Taxes

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Floor Session

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Education Finance

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Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance

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Transportation Policy and Finance

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Commerce and Regulatory Reform

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Health and Human Services Finance

Health and Human Services Reform and Health and Human Services Finance Joint Committee

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Health and Human Services Reform

Health and Human Services Reform & Health and Human Services Finance Joint Committee

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Higher Education Policy and Finance

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Ways and Means

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Date Selection