Schedule for Tuesday, January 27, 2015 - Minnesota House of Representatives

Time	Location	Committee
(8:15 AM) 1/27/2015	[10 State Office Building]	Civil Law and Data Practices
(8:15 AM) 1/27/2015	[Basement Hearing Room]	Education Innovation Policy
(8:15 AM) 1/27/2015	[5 State Office Building]	Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance
(8:15 AM) 1/27/2015	[200 State Office Building]	State Government Finance
(10:15 AM) 1/27/2015	[5 State Office Building]	Agriculture Finance
(10:15 AM) 1/27/2015	[10 State Office Building]	Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance
(12:00 PM) 1/27/2015	[400S]	Ethics
(12:45 PM) 1/27/2015	[10 State Office Building]	Capital Investment
(12:45 PM) 1/27/2015	[5 State Office Building]	Education Finance
(12:45 PM) 1/27/2015	[Basement Hearing Room]	Greater Minnesota Economic and Workforce Development Policy
(12:45 PM) 1/27/2015	[200 State Office Building]	Health and Human Services Finance
(2:45 PM) 1/27/2015	[200 State Office Building]	Health and Human Services Reform
(2:45 PM) 1/27/2015	[5 State Office Building]	Higher Education Policy and Finance
(2:45 PM) 1/27/2015 Time Changed	[10 State Office Building]	Mining and Outdoor Recreation Policy

Tuesday, January 27, 2015 , 8:15 AM

Civil Law and Data Practices

Chair: Rep. Peggy Scott
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:

I. Call to Order.

II. Roll Call.

III. Approval of Minutes.

IV. HF260 (Lesch) Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act established and modified.

V. HF262 (Smith) Plat approval by government modified, new certificate by examiner's directive authorized after cancellation of contract for deed, and new certificate of possessory interest by directive authorized after cancellation of contract for deed.

VI. HF239 (Anderson, P.) Uniform Probate Code amended, and exception provided for conservators to post bond for the assets of a protected person.

VII. Adjournment.

Bills Added

HF260 (Lesch)
Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act established and modified.

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HF262 (Smith)
Plat approval by government modified, new certificate by examiner's directive authorized after cancellation of contract for deed, new certificate of possessory interest by directive authorized after cancellation of contract for deed, and apportionment of estate taxes provided.

Related Links:

HF239 (Anderson)
Conservators provided an exception to post bond for the assets of a protected person.

Related Links:

Committee Documents:

Amendment to HF239
(1/26/2015)
Amendment to HF262
(1/26/2015)

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Tuesday, January 27, 2015 , 8:15 AM

Education Innovation Policy

Chair: Rep. Sondra Erickson
Location: Basement Hearing Room
Agenda:

Continuation of presentations by education organizations.

Presentation on early learning.

INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

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Tuesday, January 27, 2015 , 8:15 AM

Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

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

***Agenda Change: item added***HF358 deficiency funding requests for DNR and Minnesota Zoo
Board of Water & Soil Resources overview (continuation from 1/22/15 hearing)

Bills Added

HF358 (McNamara)
Natural resource enforcement activities and Zoological Board funding provided, and money appropriated.

Related Links:

Committee Documents:

H0358A1 amendment
(1/26/2015)

INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

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Tuesday, January 27, 2015 , 8:15 AM

State Government Finance

Chair: Rep. Sarah Anderson
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:

Remarks from Legislative Auditor Jim Nobles
Remarks from MNIT Services

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Tuesday, January 27, 2015 , 10:15 AM

Agriculture Finance

Joint Hearing: Agriculture Finance and Agriculture Policy

Co-Chair: Rep. Rod Hamilton holds the gavel
Co-Chair: Rep. Paul Anderson
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:

Continuation of presentations from Minnesota Department of Agriculture Division Directors
o Geir Friisoe, Plant Protection Division
o Ben Miller and Nicole Neeser, Dairy and Food Inspection Division
o Gary Horvath, Laboratory Services Division

INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

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Tuesday, January 27, 2015 , 10:15 AM

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

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

Guardian ad Litem Program Overview

Tax Court Overview

Uniform Law Commission Overview

INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

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Tuesday, January 27, 2015 , 12:00 PM

Ethics

Chair: Rep. Sondra Erickson
Location: 400S
Agenda:

This is an organizational meeting to comply with House Rule 6.10, which states in part: "...The committee must adopt written procedures, which must include due process requirements, for handling complaints and issuing guidelines. ..."

Committee Documents:

draft Ethics Committee procedures
(1/21/2015)

INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

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Tuesday, January 27, 2015 , 12:45 PM

Capital Investment

Co-Chair: Rep. Paul Torkelson holds the gavel
Co-Chair: Chris Swedzinski
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:

Overview of MnSCU facilities and a presentation of MnSCU's 2015 bonding request by Chancellor, Steven Rosenstone and Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities, Brian Yolitz.

INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

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Tuesday, January 27, 2015 , 12:45 PM

Education Finance

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

Achievement Gap Reduction; Examples of Success ---

Organizations and individuals wishing to present testimony should contact the Committee Administrator, Jody Withers at jody.withers@house.mn.

Committee Documents:

Valley View Presentation Material
(2/4/2015)
Longfellow Executive Summary
(2/4/2015)
Longfellow 45-15
(2/4/2015)
Osseo Handout
(2/4/2015)

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.
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Tuesday, January 27, 2015 , 12:45 PM

Greater Minnesota Economic and Workforce Development Policy

Chair: Rep. Bob Gunther
Location: Basement Hearing Room
Agenda:

I. Call To Order

II. Roll Call

III. Approval of Minutes

IV. HF65 (Anderson, S.)

V. HF66 (Anderson, S.)

VI. Overview of Explore Minnesota Tourism
John Edman, Director

VII. Adjournment

Bills Added

HF65 (Anderson)
Small business investment credit increased.

Related Links:

HF66 (Anderson)
Small business investment credit sunset repealed.

Related Links:

INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

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Tuesday, January 27, 2015 , 12:45 PM

Health and Human Services Finance

Chair: Rep. Matt Dean
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:

If you would like to testify on the Minnesota Department of Human Services or Minnesota Department of Health deficiency requests, please contact Chris Stolarzyk at Chris.Stolarzyk@house.mn

Bills Added

HF264 (Knoblach)
Deficiency funding provided for food assistance, the Minnesota Security Hospital, natural resource enforcement activities, Ebola related costs, and the Zoological Board; and money appropriated.

Related Links:

Committee Documents:

MFAP Fact Sheet
(1/26/2015)
HF264 - Amendment H0264A1
(1/26/2015)
HF264 - Amendment H0264A4
(1/26/2015)
HF264 - Amendment H0264A5
(1/26/2015)
Allina Health Presentation
(1/26/2015)
MDH Ebola Budget Proposal
(1/26/2015)
MDH Ebola Response
(1/26/2015)
MSH Funding vs Expenditures
(1/26/2015)
MSH Deficiency Summary
(1/26/2015)
DCT - Forensic Services Licensing Costs for DeficiencyRequest
(1/26/2015)
MN Nurses Association Letter
(1/27/2015)
MN Nurses Association Letter
(1/27/2015)
MN Hospital Association Deficiency Request
(1/27/2015)
1.27 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.
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Tuesday, January 27, 2015 , 2:45 PM

Health and Human Services Reform

Chair: Rep. Tara Mack
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:

Presentation by the University of Minnesota's Academic Health Center

Committee Documents:

(1-27-15)
(1/27/2015)
(1-27-15)
(1/27/2015)
(1-27-15)
(1/27/2015)

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.
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Tuesday, January 27, 2015 , 2:45 PM

Higher Education Policy and Finance

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

Presentations from student organizations and faculty organizations

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.
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Tuesday, January 27, 2015 , 2:45 PM

Mining and Outdoor Recreation Policy

Time Changed

Chair: Rep. Tom Hackbarth
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:

Informational Hearing for Silica Sand Mining from Silica Sand Producers and State Agency Silica Sand Rule-Making Update from DNR, MPCA and EQB.

If you would like to add your name to a list of interested citizens who would like to speak during today's public comment period at the end of this informational hearing, please e-mail CLA Claire Leiter at Claire.Leiter@house.mn.

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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Currently Posted Meetings

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Civil Law and Data Practices

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Education Innovation Policy

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Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

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State Government Finance

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Agriculture Finance

Joint Hearing: Agriculture Finance and Agriculture Policy

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Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

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Ethics

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Capital Investment

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Education Finance

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Greater Minnesota Economic and Workforce Development Policy

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Health and Human Services Finance

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Health and Human Services Reform

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Higher Education Policy and Finance

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Mining and Outdoor Recreation Policy

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