Minnesota Legislature
Currently Posted Meetings
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
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[Basement State Office Building]
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Education Reform |
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[5 State Office Building]
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Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance |
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[200 State Office Building]
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State Government Finance |
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[5 State Office Building]
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Government Operations and Elections |
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[10 State Office Building]
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Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance |
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[200 State Office Building]
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State Government Finance |
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[Basement State Office Building]
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Rules and Legislative Administration |
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[5 State Office Building]
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Education Finance |
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[200 State Office Building]
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Health and Human Services Finance |
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[Basement State Office Building]
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Higher Education Policy and Finance |
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[10 State Office Building]
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Jobs and Economic Development Finance |
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[10 State Office Building]
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Capital Investment |
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[Basement State Office Building]
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Commerce and Regulatory Reform |
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[200 State Office Building]
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Health and Human Services Reform |
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[5 State Office Building]
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Legacy Funding Division |
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3/6/2012
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[5 State Office Building]
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Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement [Commission] |
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Time Note: The committee completed the agenda, and thus will NOT be reconvening tonight.
Time Note: The committee completed the agenda, and thus will NOT be reconvening tonight.
Education Reform
Chair: Rep. Sondra Erickson
Location: Basement State Office Building
Location: Basement State Office Building
Bills Added
HF2025
(Urdahl)
Postsecondary enrollment options program expanded, and career and technical education task force established.
Postsecondary enrollment options program expanded, and career and technical education task force established.
INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:
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- 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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Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Time Note: Testimony on HF 1989 will be limited as this bill was heard by the Energy Subcommittee
Time Note: Testimony on HF 1989 will be limited as this bill was heard by the Energy Subcommittee
Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance
Chair: Rep. Denny McNamara
Location: 5 State Office Building
Location: 5 State Office Building
Bills Added
HF1989
(Hackbarth)
Incumbent electric transmission owner rights established, and commission procedures established.
Incumbent electric transmission owner rights established, and commission procedures established.
HF2207
(McFarlane)
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness state land expedited exchange, condemnation, and private sale provided.
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness state land expedited exchange, condemnation, and private sale provided.
Committee Documents:
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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
Chair: Rep. Morrie Lanning
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
NOTE: HF 2169 bill was heard in committee March 1 and has been returned from floor for additional amendment.
Minnesota Management & Budget update presentations to the committee:
Update on SWIFT Accounting System
Update on New Budget System
Update on Labor Contract Negotiations
Minnesota Management & Budget update presentations to the committee:
Update on SWIFT Accounting System
Update on New Budget System
Update on Labor Contract Negotiations
Bills Added
HF1988
(Gunther)
Truman; storm water project grant funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Truman; storm water project grant funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF2169
(Beard)
State agency notice to the legislature and requirements modified for statements of need and reasonableness.
State agency notice to the legislature and requirements modified for statements of need and reasonableness.
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
Chair: Rep. Joyce Peppin
Location: 5 State Office Building
Location: 5 State Office Building
Bills Added
HF2244
(O'Driscoll)
Permanent School Fund Advisory Committee changed into a legislative commission, and director provided for school trust lands.
Permanent School Fund Advisory Committee changed into a legislative commission, and director provided for school trust lands.
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
Chair: Rep. Tony Cornish
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:
HF1816 was previously heard by the committee. Testimony will be to the DE2 amendment.
Bills Added
HF2327
(Benson)
Election administration procedures for individuals who have been convicted of a felony modified.
Election administration procedures for individuals who have been convicted of a felony modified.
HF1816
(Benson)
Federally licensed firearm importers, manufacturers, and dealers authorized to possess and sell firearm silencers to government agencies, the military, and other licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers.
Federally licensed firearm importers, manufacturers, and dealers authorized to possess and sell firearm silencers to government agencies, the military, and other licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers.
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
Chair: Rep. Greg Davids
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
HF2161 (Nornes) Otter Tail County; city of Vergas aggregate tax imposition authorized.
HF1113 (McFarlane) Ramsey County; mortgage registry and deed tax expiration authority removed.
HF1242 (Doepke) Hennepin County; authority extended to impose a mortgage registry and deed tax.
HF1876 (Mahoney) Saint Paul; annual maximum debt extended and increased.
HF2283 (McElfatrick) Local government aid payment to cities modified.
HF1113 (McFarlane) Ramsey County; mortgage registry and deed tax expiration authority removed.
HF1242 (Doepke) Hennepin County; authority extended to impose a mortgage registry and deed tax.
HF1876 (Mahoney) Saint Paul; annual maximum debt extended and increased.
HF2283 (McElfatrick) Local government aid payment to cities modified.
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
Chair: Rep. Matt Dean
Location: Basement State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: Basement State Office Building
Agenda:
Proposed Calendar for the Day for Wed., March 7, 2012
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
Chair: Rep. Pat Garofalo
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:
HF1870 information only
Bills Added
HF1870
(Petersen)
School districts allowed to base unrequested leave of absence and discharge and demotion decisions on teacher evaluation outcomes.
School districts allowed to base unrequested leave of absence and discharge and demotion decisions on teacher evaluation outcomes.
HF2647
(Myhra)
Public data definition relating to agreements involving payment of public money clarified.
Public data definition relating to agreements involving payment of public money clarified.
Bills Removed
SF946
(Erickson)
School district pilot project established to examine joint operations to provide innovative delivery of programs and activities and share resources.
School district pilot project established to examine joint operations to provide innovative delivery of programs and activities and share resources.
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
Chair: Rep. Jim Abeler
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
February Forecast Briefing by DHS and MMB
Bills Added
HF2425
(Abeler)
Mental health physician assistants classified as mental health professionals for purposes of medical assistance.
Mental health physician assistants classified as mental health professionals for purposes of medical assistance.
Committee Documents:
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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
Chair: Rep. Bud Nornes
Location: Basement State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: Basement State Office Building
Agenda:
University of Minnesota presentation on paid leave and severance pay
Bills Added
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
Chair: Rep. Bob Gunther
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:
Presentation from the Small Business Caucus about their 2012 legislative agenda
Bills Added
HF2582
(Gunther)
Unemployment insurance federal conformity, policy, and other housekeeping changes made.
Unemployment insurance federal conformity, policy, and other housekeeping changes made.
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
Chair: Rep. Larry Howes
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:
DEED agency overview
PFA overview
PFA 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.
- 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
Chair: Rep. Joe Hoppe
Location: Basement State Office Building
Location: Basement State Office Building
Bills Added
HF2356
(Daudt)
Workers' Compensation Reinsurance Association compliance with the open meeting law and the Data Practices Act required, and board membership modified.
Workers' Compensation Reinsurance Association compliance with the open meeting law and the Data Practices Act required, and board membership modified.
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
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Time Note: The committee may either go past 4:15 p.m. or take a brief recess and reconvene at the call of the chair
Time Note: The committee may either go past 4:15 p.m. or take a brief recess and reconvene at the call of the chair
Health and Human Services Reform
Chair: Rep. Steve Gottwalt
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
Equal time will be given for each side. If you wish to testify, please contact Holly Iverson via email at holly.iverson@house.mn
Please have amendments submitted to Holly Iverson by 2:30 p.m., Monday, March 5.
Please have amendments submitted to Holly Iverson by 2:30 p.m., Monday, March 5.
Bills Added
HF2237
(Gottwalt)
Hospital community benefit programs and health maintenance organization collaboration plans; evidence-based strategy requirements removed.
Hospital community benefit programs and health maintenance organization collaboration plans; evidence-based strategy requirements removed.
HF1994
(Gottwalt)
Health and human services policy provisions changed; provisions modified relating to continuing care, telephone equipment program, chemical and mental health, and health care; comprehensive assessment and case management services reformed; and technical changes made.
Health and human services policy provisions changed; provisions modified relating to continuing care, telephone equipment program, chemical and mental health, and health care; comprehensive assessment and case management services reformed; and technical changes made.
HF2258
(Abeler)
Chemical use assessment requirements modified for civil commitments, chemical health navigation program created, chemical health services reports required, and rulemaking authority provided.
Chemical use assessment requirements modified for civil commitments, chemical health navigation program created, chemical health services reports required, and rulemaking authority provided.
HF1967
(Abeler)
Children and family services provisions modified, child safety and permanency reform provided including adoptions under guardianship of the commissioner, statutory provisions modified related to child support, child care provisions modified, fees modified, MFIP provisions modified, criminal penalties provided, and technical changes made.
Children and family services provisions modified, child safety and permanency reform provided including adoptions under guardianship of the commissioner, statutory provisions modified related to child support, child care provisions modified, fees modified, MFIP provisions modified, criminal penalties provided, and technical changes made.
HF2009
(Abeler)
Human services legal provisions changed; human services licensing, licensing data, and the Office of Inspector General related provisions modified; Human Services Background Studies Act amended; municipal license provisions modified; program integrity monitoring provided for; data sharing required; eligibility determinations required; and report required.
Human services legal provisions changed; human services licensing, licensing data, and the Office of Inspector General related provisions modified; Human Services Background Studies Act amended; municipal license provisions modified; program integrity monitoring provided for; data sharing required; eligibility determinations required; and report required.
HF2456
(Abeler)
Continuing care policy provisions amended, disability services and licensing provision changes made, home and community-based service standards established, and payment methodologies established.
Continuing care policy provisions amended, disability services and licensing provision changes made, home and community-based service standards established, and payment methodologies established.
HF2555
(Kiffmeyer)
Sunset review process changes implemented and Sunset Advisory Commission permitted to enter into contracts, and other provisions modified relating to state councils and agencies, and money appropriated.
Sunset review process changes implemented and Sunset Advisory Commission permitted to enter into contracts, and other provisions modified relating to state councils and agencies, and money appropriated.
Committee Documents:
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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
Chair: Rep. Dean Urdahl
Location: 5 State Office Building
Location: 5 State Office Building
Bills Added
Bills Removed
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
Chair: Rep. Morrie Lanning
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:
Review and consideration of the 2012 Omnibus Retirement Bill.
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Base document for review: Amendment H2199-7A.
The Commission will entertain pertinent testimony containing information that was not previously presented to the Commission or that supplements prior testimony.
The Commission will consider amendments related to the 2012 Omnibus Retirement Bill.
Final action on the Commission recommendation on the 2012 Omnibus Retirement Bill will be taken at the March 13, 2012, Commission meeting.
For more agenda information, click here
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:
Review and consideration of the 2012 Omnibus Retirement Bill.
Notes:
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Base document for review: Amendment H2199-7A.
The Commission will entertain pertinent testimony containing information that was not previously presented to the Commission or that supplements prior testimony.
The Commission will consider amendments related to the 2012 Omnibus Retirement Bill.
Final action on the Commission recommendation on the 2012 Omnibus Retirement Bill will be taken at the March 13, 2012, Commission meeting.
For more agenda information, click here
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