Minnesota Legislature
Currently Posted Meetings
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Location: 400S State Office Building
Agenda:
Review/adopt implementation plan
Review/adopt 2014 Annual Report
Agenda:
Review/adopt implementation plan
Review/adopt 2014 Annual Report
Chair: Rep. Alice Hausman
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 200 State Office Building
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Overview of bonding for Library Accessibility Grant Program, Department of Education
Overview of bonding for Early Childhood Facilities, Department of Human Services
Informational hearing: HF2638 (Melin) Early childhood learning and child protection facility construction and rehabilitation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Presentation of Perham Area Public Library
Overview of bonding for Early Childhood Facilities, Department of Human Services
Informational hearing: HF2638 (Melin) Early childhood learning and child protection facility construction and rehabilitation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Presentation of Perham Area Public Library
Chair: Rep. John Lesch
Location: Basement State Office Building
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Location: Basement State Office Building
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Note that the correct amendment to HF2090 is now posted. This amendment came in after the 24-hour deadline and the rule must be waived before the amendment is considered.
Bills Added
HF2668
(Hilstrom)
Courts and elections; errors and omissions petitioners shall also serve the petition on all candidates for the office in which the error or omission is alleged, raised court seal and notarial act requirements eliminated, and application of fine payment to restitution before application to court fines permitted.
Courts and elections; errors and omissions petitioners shall also serve the petition on all candidates for the office in which the error or omission is alleged, raised court seal and notarial act requirements eliminated, and application of fine payment to restitution before application to court fines permitted.
HF2188
(Hortman)
Spousal real estate ownership and mortgage redemption period clarifying and conforming changes made, and transfer on death deeds modified.
Spousal real estate ownership and mortgage redemption period clarifying and conforming changes made, and transfer on death deeds modified.
HF2190
(Rosenthal)
Business organization prefiling document review provided, and limited liability companies and business corporations regulated.
Business organization prefiling document review provided, and limited liability companies and business corporations regulated.
HF2545
(Liebling)
Health definitions modified and added; Pharmacy Board powers, duties, and business regulation licensing, and immunization participation requirements changed; compounding requirements clarified; legend drug purchase allowed by educational institutions; drug handling in preparation for emergency use allowed; drug manufacturers payment reporting clarified; and substances added to the controlled substances schedules.
Health definitions modified and added; Pharmacy Board powers, duties, and business regulation licensing, and immunization participation requirements changed; compounding requirements clarified; legend drug purchase allowed by educational institutions; drug handling in preparation for emergency use allowed; drug manufacturers payment reporting clarified; and substances added to the controlled substances schedules.
Chair: Rep. Paul Marquart
Location: 10 State Office Building
Location: 10 State Office Building
Bills Added
HF2299
(Ward)
Independent school districts and intermediate school districts building lease levy increased.
Independent school districts and intermediate school districts building lease levy increased.
HF2648
(Kiel)
Environmental Protection Agency rule compliance included for school generators as an eligible use of health and safety revenue.
Environmental Protection Agency rule compliance included for school generators as an eligible use of health and safety revenue.
Bills Removed
HF2698
(Sundin)
School district debt service equalization provided for debt incurred as the result of a natural disaster.
School district debt service equalization provided for debt incurred as the result of a natural disaster.
Chair: Rep. Jean Wagenius
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 5 State Office Building
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Outcomes from the Board of Water and Soil Resources
Hearing Canceled
Chair: Rep. Carlos Mariani
Location: Basement State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: Basement State Office Building
Agenda:
The Committee will not reconvene this evening. HF111 Ward, J.E. will be added to Thursday's evening agenda or Friday's Agenda.
Agenda Changed
Chair: Rep. Michael V. Nelson
Location: 5 State Office Building
Location: 5 State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Tom Huntley
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 200 State Office Building
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**Agenda subject to change; please visit committee website for updates**
To testify, please contact the committee administrator at lucy.morgan@house.mn.
To testify, please contact the committee administrator at lucy.morgan@house.mn.
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Time Note: The committee may recess and reconvene at 4 p.m. in room 300N.
Time Note: The committee may recess and reconvene at 4 p.m. in room 300N.
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Chair: Rep. Michael Paymar
Location: 10 State Office Building
Location: 10 State Office Building
Bills Added
HF2288
(Atkins)
Law enforcement required to secure a court order in order to receive cell phone tracking data.
Law enforcement required to secure a court order in order to receive cell phone tracking data.
HF2553
(Lesch)
Government required to secure a search warrant for the use of unmanned aerial vehicles, and law enforcement required to secure a search warrant in order to receive electronic device location information.
Government required to secure a search warrant for the use of unmanned aerial vehicles, and law enforcement required to secure a search warrant in order to receive electronic device location information.
HF1994
(Johnson)
Law enforcement agencies prohibited from using unmanned aerial cameras to gather evidence on individuals without a warrant or imminent threat.
Law enforcement agencies prohibited from using unmanned aerial cameras to gather evidence on individuals without a warrant or imminent threat.
HF1620
(Kahn)
Law enforcement agency prohibited from using drones to gather evidence or other information, drone use by persons prohibited, and federal agency drone use within the boundaries of Minnesota prohibited.
Law enforcement agency prohibited from using drones to gather evidence or other information, drone use by persons prohibited, and federal agency drone use within the boundaries of Minnesota prohibited.
Chair: Rep. Erin Murphy
Location: Basement State Office Building
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Location: Basement State Office Building
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Proposed Calendar for the Day for Thursday, March 13, 2014
Hearing Canceled
Chair: Rep. Steve Simon
Location: Basement State Office Building
Location: Basement State Office Building
Agenda Changed
Chair: Rep. Melissa Hortman
Location: 5 State Office Building
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Location: 5 State Office Building
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**Action will be taken on HF2375 and HF1174. Amendments are due to Committee Administrator Peter Strohmeier by 12:30 p.m., March 10. If you want to sign up to testify, please contact Peter Strohmeier at Peter.Strohmeier@house.mn.
Bills Added
HF2375
(Hortman)
Public utilities; on-bill loan repayment programs provided, and long-range emission reduction planning required.
Public utilities; on-bill loan repayment programs provided, and long-range emission reduction planning required.
HF1174
(Falk)
Public Utilities Commission required to initiate a proceeding culminating in an order establishing standards for utility rates regarding the interconnection of small electric generating facilities.
Public Utilities Commission required to initiate a proceeding culminating in an order establishing standards for utility rates regarding the interconnection of small electric generating facilities.
Bills Removed
Chair: Rep. Tim Mahoney
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
Agenda is subject to change.
Bills Added
HF2059
(McNamar)
Greater Minnesota business development public infrastructure grant program modification funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Greater Minnesota business development public infrastructure grant program modification funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF2778
(Persell)
Minnesota New Markets Jobs Act adopted, capital provided for business growth in economically distressed communities, and penalties imposed.
Minnesota New Markets Jobs Act adopted, capital provided for business growth in economically distressed communities, and penalties imposed.
Bills Removed
Agenda Changed
Chair: Rep. Ann Lenczewski
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:
Bills may be added to the agenda.
Bills Added
HF2703
(Pugh)
Sales and use tax exempted for local government purchases made under a joint powers agreement.
Sales and use tax exempted for local government purchases made under a joint powers agreement.
HF2423
(Lesch)
Construction contract exemption applicability modified, and exemption for sales to government clarified.
Construction contract exemption applicability modified, and exemption for sales to government clarified.
HF2709
(Swedzinski)
Sales and use taxation exemption provided for donated materials for a library expansion.
Sales and use taxation exemption provided for donated materials for a library expansion.
HF2247
(Clark)
Public housing authorities exempted from some sales taxes, and public housing authority payments in lieu of taxes made optional rather than mandatory.
Public housing authorities exempted from some sales taxes, and public housing authority payments in lieu of taxes made optional rather than mandatory.
HF2436
(Davids)
Nonprofit snowmobile club machinery and equipment purchases exempted from sales and use taxes.
Nonprofit snowmobile club machinery and equipment purchases exempted from sales and use taxes.
HF2789
(Lenczewski)
City aid payment modifications provided for in lieu of taxes distribution, and aid losses calculation modified.
City aid payment modifications provided for in lieu of taxes distribution, and aid losses calculation modified.
HF2277
(Lenczewski)
Tax policy changes made to property taxes and other miscellaneous taxes and tax provisions.
Tax policy changes made to property taxes and other miscellaneous taxes and tax provisions.
HF2607
(Swedzinski)
Motor vehicle sales tax exemption expanded for motor vehicle purchases by local units of government and special districts.
Motor vehicle sales tax exemption expanded for motor vehicle purchases by local units of government and special districts.
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Time Note: The committee will return at 6 p.m. in Room 10 of the State Office Building, if necessary, to complete the day's agenda.
Time Note: The committee will return at 6 p.m. in Room 10 of the State Office Building, if necessary, to complete the day's agenda.
Health and Human Services Policy
Agenda Changed
Chair: Rep. Tina Liebling
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 200 State Office Building
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Additional bills may be added to the agenda.
To testify please contact Committee Administrator Matthew Bergeron at matthew.bergeron@house.mn.
To testify please contact Committee Administrator Matthew Bergeron at matthew.bergeron@house.mn.
Bills Added
HF1898
(Liebling)
Health-related licensing board requirements changed, credentials for an individual with a felony-level criminal sexual conduct offense barred, and temporary suspension provided for imminent risk of harm.
Health-related licensing board requirements changed, credentials for an individual with a felony-level criminal sexual conduct offense barred, and temporary suspension provided for imminent risk of harm.
HF2410
(Allen)
Culturally specific substance use disorder programs made eligible for higher chemical dependency treatment payment rates.
Culturally specific substance use disorder programs made eligible for higher chemical dependency treatment payment rates.
HF2248
(Allen)
Safe harbor director duties expanded, and money appropriated for service grants and safe housing.
Safe harbor director duties expanded, and money appropriated for service grants and safe housing.
HF2361
(Moran)
Health disparities in minority populations addressed, health priorities of minority populations identified, health disparities task force created, and money appropriated.
Health disparities in minority populations addressed, health priorities of minority populations identified, health disparities task force created, and money appropriated.
HF2169
(Loeffler)
Adult foster home training requirements clarified for homes serving individuals with mental illness.
Adult foster home training requirements clarified for homes serving individuals with mental illness.
HF2320
(Laine)
Civil Commitment Act training program established for clarification and interpretation as it pertains to persons with mental illness, and money appropriated.
Civil Commitment Act training program established for clarification and interpretation as it pertains to persons with mental illness, and money appropriated.
HF2446
(Simonson)
Pharmacy Board cease and desist authority granted to prevent the sale of synthetic drugs, misbranded or adulterated drug laws modified, definition expanded, emergency drug scheduling authority sunset and legislative reporting requirement repealed, mandatory restitution provided, public education plan established, and money appropriated.
Pharmacy Board cease and desist authority granted to prevent the sale of synthetic drugs, misbranded or adulterated drug laws modified, definition expanded, emergency drug scheduling authority sunset and legislative reporting requirement repealed, mandatory restitution provided, public education plan established, and money appropriated.
Bills Removed
HF2287
(Newton)
Veterans housing and long-term care; exemptions provided for certain moratoriums on new residential facilities, study on veterans homes required, veterans housing needs assessments grants provided, report required, and money appropriated.
Veterans housing and long-term care; exemptions provided for certain moratoriums on new residential facilities, study on veterans homes required, veterans housing needs assessments grants provided, report required, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
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Chair: Rep. Debra Hilstrom
Location: 10 State Office Building
Location: 10 State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Phyllis Kahn
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 5 State Office Building
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HF1926 (Hansen) Outdoor heritage funding provided, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
- (3/10/2014)
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Chair: Rep. Ron Erhardt
Location: Basement State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: Basement State Office Building
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Bills May Be Added to the Agenda.
Bills Added
HF2255
(Dorholt)
Ignition interlock device program relating to criminal vehicular operation scope clarified.
Ignition interlock device program relating to criminal vehicular operation scope clarified.
HF2481
(Selcer)
Pupil transportation; seat belt cutters required in type III vehicles, school bus drivers required to conduct post-trip inspections, bus endorsement reporting and cancellation requirements modified, and penalties provided.
Pupil transportation; seat belt cutters required in type III vehicles, school bus drivers required to conduct post-trip inspections, bus endorsement reporting and cancellation requirements modified, and penalties provided.
HF2214
(Sawatzky)
Transportation Department technical changes made, contract and project requirements clarified, Michael Duane Clickner Memorial Bridge designated, bridge inspection authority provided, U-turn rules modified, covered farm vehicle requirements modified, expiration date extended, hours of service exemption provided, financing required for parking facility, and reporting requirements changed.
Transportation Department technical changes made, contract and project requirements clarified, Michael Duane Clickner Memorial Bridge designated, bridge inspection authority provided, U-turn rules modified, covered farm vehicle requirements modified, expiration date extended, hours of service exemption provided, financing required for parking facility, and reporting requirements changed.
HF2728
(Simonson)
Motorized bicycle operator permits modified, commercial learner's permit fee established, improved driving skill examination scheduling provided, federal commercial motor vehicle laws conformed, and money appropriated.
Motorized bicycle operator permits modified, commercial learner's permit fee established, improved driving skill examination scheduling provided, federal commercial motor vehicle laws conformed, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
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Chair: Rep. Joe Atkins
Location: Basement State Office Building
Location: Basement State Office Building
Bills Added
HF2419
(Fritz)
State-administered retirement savings plan report to the legislature required by the commissioner of management and budget, and money appropriated.
State-administered retirement savings plan report to the legislature required by the commissioner of management and budget, and money appropriated.
Bills Removed
HF952
(Sundin)
Building and construction contracts regulated, and retainage required to be held in escrow or trust accounts until released.
Building and construction contracts regulated, and retainage required to be held in escrow or trust accounts until released.
Attachments:
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Chair: Rep. Joe Mullery
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 5 State Office Building
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NOTE: Items not completed may be moved to the following day's agenda
Bills Added
HF2364
(Moran)
Child care assistance program basic sliding fee forecasted, and child care assistance provider reimbursement rates modified.
Child care assistance program basic sliding fee forecasted, and child care assistance provider reimbursement rates modified.
Bills Removed
Agenda Changed
Chair: Rep. David Dill
Location: 200 State Office Building
Location: 200 State Office Building
Bills Added
HF1408
(Hansen)
Soil and water conservation district supervisors required to be elected by supervisor districts in the metropolitan area.
Soil and water conservation district supervisors required to be elected by supervisor districts in the metropolitan area.
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie
Location: 10 State Office Building
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Location: 10 State Office Building
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Bills may be added to the agenda.
Chair: Sen. Sandra L. Pappas
Location: 112 State Capitol
Agenda:
SF1803 (Pappas); HF1951 (Murphy, M.): TRA/DTRFA; Full consolidation of the Duluth Teachers Retirement Fund Association.
SF1802 (Pappas); HF2520 (Lesch): SPTRFA; Amortization target date revision; additional state aid.
SF1713 (Pappas); HF2163 (Nelson): Statewide plans; Investment authority and investment modifications.
SF2263 (Pappas); HF2448 (Nelson): PERA-General; Employee and employer contribution rate revisions.
2015 (Pappas); HF2524 (Nelson): PERA; PERA-P&F; Salary reporting and early retirement eligibility.
To testify, please contact Commission Assistant Lisa Diesslin at lisa.diesslin@lcpr.leg.mn
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Location: 112 State Capitol
Agenda:
SF1803 (Pappas); HF1951 (Murphy, M.): TRA/DTRFA; Full consolidation of the Duluth Teachers Retirement Fund Association.
SF1802 (Pappas); HF2520 (Lesch): SPTRFA; Amortization target date revision; additional state aid.
SF1713 (Pappas); HF2163 (Nelson): Statewide plans; Investment authority and investment modifications.
SF2263 (Pappas); HF2448 (Nelson): PERA-General; Employee and employer contribution rate revisions.
2015 (Pappas); HF2524 (Nelson): PERA; PERA-P&F; Salary reporting and early retirement eligibility.
To testify, please contact Commission Assistant Lisa Diesslin at lisa.diesslin@lcpr.leg.mn
For more agenda information, click here