Minnesota Legislature
Currently Posted Meetings
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Chair: Rep. Alice Hausman
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
Legislative auditor report on general obligation bond expenditures
Bills may be added
Bills may be added
Chair: Rep. John Lesch
Location: Basement State Office Building
Location: Basement State Office Building
Bills Added
HF2373
(Moran)
Equal pay certificate required as a condition for public contracts, data classified, report required, and money appropriated.
Equal pay certificate required as a condition for public contracts, data classified, report required, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
- (3/14/2014)
- (3/16/2014)
- (3/16/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
Chair: Rep. Paul Marquart
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:
HF2180 (Murphy, E.) School district employee health coverage provisions amended, and money appropriated. - pending referral
Attachments:
- (3/17/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Time Note: We may reconvene in room 500S at 6 p.m.
Time Note: We may reconvene in room 500S at 6 p.m.
Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Finance
Chair: Rep. Jean Wagenius
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:
Bills may be added to the agenda.
Public testimony on HF84 will be limited to the financial aspects of the bill. To testify, contact mike.molzahn@house.mn
Public testimony on HF84 will be limited to the financial aspects of the bill. To testify, contact mike.molzahn@house.mn
Bills Added
HF84
(Lesch)
Dog and cat breeder licensing and inspection provided, funding provided, and money appropriated.
Dog and cat breeder licensing and inspection provided, funding provided, and money appropriated.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Time Note: Committee may reconvene in 300 South at 6 p.m. to complete the agenda
Time Note: Committee may reconvene in 300 South at 6 p.m. to complete the agenda
Education Policy
Chair: Rep. Carlos Mariani
Location: Basement State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: Basement State Office Building
Agenda:
Overview of the H2397DE1 author's delete all.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Time Note: At approximately 11:30 a.m., the committee will recess until 6:30 p.m., at which time it will reconvene in Room 5.
Time Note: At approximately 11:30 a.m., the committee will recess until 6:30 p.m., at which time it will reconvene in Room 5.
Government Operations
Agenda Changed
Chair: Rep. Michael V. Nelson
Location: 5 State Office Building
Location: 5 State Office Building
Bills Added
HF2566
(Mahoney)
St. Paul Port Authority; meetings by telephone or other electronic means authorized.
St. Paul Port Authority; meetings by telephone or other electronic means authorized.
HF2217
(Murphy)
Grant management process and contract management provisions changed, and encumbrance exception in the grant process provided.
Grant management process and contract management provisions changed, and encumbrance exception in the grant process provided.
HF2693
(Sawatzky)
Special Education Case Load and Rule Alignment Task Force 2014 recommendations implemented, and commissioner of education authorized to use expedited rulemaking to implement the rule recommendations of the task force.
Special Education Case Load and Rule Alignment Task Force 2014 recommendations implemented, and commissioner of education authorized to use expedited rulemaking to implement the rule recommendations of the task force.
HF2783
(Isaacson)
Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority authorized to establish housing improvement areas.
Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority authorized to establish housing improvement areas.
HF2318
(Hansen)
Special School District No. 6, South St. Paul; election district dissolution authorized.
Special School District No. 6, South St. Paul; election district dissolution authorized.
HF2617
(Nelson)
State government technical changes made; sections renumbered; antiquated, unnecessary, and obsolete language eliminated or modernized; and existing provisions updated.
State government technical changes made; sections renumbered; antiquated, unnecessary, and obsolete language eliminated or modernized; and existing provisions updated.
Bills Removed
HF2840
(Fritz)
District One Hospital authorized to sell real and personal property, and hospital district dissolution provided.
District One Hospital authorized to sell real and personal property, and hospital district dissolution provided.
Attachments:
- (3/17/2014)
- (3/18/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
Chair: Rep. Tom Huntley
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
**Agenda subject to change. Check the committee website for updates.**
To sign up to testify, email the Committee Administrator at lucy.morgan@house.mn.
To sign up to testify, email the Committee Administrator at lucy.morgan@house.mn.
Bills Added
HF2408
(Newton)
Intermediate care facilities for persons with developmental disabilities (ICF/DD) and home and community-based service provider reimbursement rates modified, and money appropriated.
Intermediate care facilities for persons with developmental disabilities (ICF/DD) and home and community-based service provider reimbursement rates modified, and money appropriated.
HF2458
(Allen)
Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) participants educational opportunities modified.
Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) participants educational opportunities modified.
HF2599
(Loeffler)
Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) housing assistance grant effective date modified.
Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) housing assistance grant effective date modified.
HF2678
(Fritz)
Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) effective date of family cap repeal modified.
Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) effective date of family cap repeal modified.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Time Note: Committee may recess and reconvene in room 400S at 4 p.m. or at the call of the chair
Time Note: Committee may recess and reconvene in room 400S at 4 p.m. or at the call of the chair
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Agenda Changed
Chair: Rep. Michael Paymar
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:
(HF1940, HF2281, & HF2576 will be heard March 20)
Bills Added
HF2144
(Paymar)
Sexual exploitation of youth; carryover to second year of grant and training funds to combat sexual exploitation of youth authorized.
Sexual exploitation of youth; carryover to second year of grant and training funds to combat sexual exploitation of youth authorized.
HF1845
(Lesch)
Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act enacted as proposed for adoption by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, and other law regarding collateral consequences and the rehabilitation of criminal offenders conformed to the uniform act, rulemaking provided, and money appropriated.
Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act enacted as proposed for adoption by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, and other law regarding collateral consequences and the rehabilitation of criminal offenders conformed to the uniform act, rulemaking provided, and money appropriated.
HF1585
(Cornish)
Felony of fraudulent or other improper financing statements extended to include retaliation against a police officer or chief of police or correctional officer or employee for performing official duties.
Felony of fraudulent or other improper financing statements extended to include retaliation against a police officer or chief of police or correctional officer or employee for performing official duties.
HF2501
(Metsa)
St. Louis County Sheriff's Rescue Squad facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
St. Louis County Sheriff's Rescue Squad facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF2910
(Simonson)
Animal cruelty law enforcement task force established to comprehensively review the enforcement of animal anticruelty laws and practices and to make recommendations for improvement, and money appropriated.
Animal cruelty law enforcement task force established to comprehensively review the enforcement of animal anticruelty laws and practices and to make recommendations for improvement, and money appropriated.
HF2372
(Schoen)
Human Rights Department application for certificate of compliance scope changes made, and requirements for bids and proposals clarified.
Human Rights Department application for certificate of compliance scope changes made, and requirements for bids and proposals clarified.
Bills Removed
Attachments:
- (3/14/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
Agenda Changed
Chair: Rep. Erin Murphy
Location: Basement State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: Basement State Office Building
Agenda:
Resolution on Waiver of Dates
Agenda Changed
Chair: Rep. Melissa Hortman
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:
**Amendments are due to Committee Administrator Peter Strohmeier by noon, March 17.
Bills Added
HF2666
(Garofalo)
Electric generation facility exception provided to certificate of need requirements.
Electric generation facility exception provided to certificate of need requirements.
HF2924
(Garofalo)
Electric power generating plants regulated, and solar generation facilities allowed to be eligible for alternative review.
Electric power generating plants regulated, and solar generation facilities allowed to be eligible for alternative review.
Bills Removed
Attachments:
- (3/17/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
Agenda Changed
Chair: Rep. Steve Simon
Location: Basement State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: Basement State Office Building
Agenda:
Other bills may be added
Bills Added
HF2463
(Atkins)
Political contributions made from funds derived from revenues of a corporation or LLC required to be subject to the individual income tax.
Political contributions made from funds derived from revenues of a corporation or LLC required to be subject to the individual income tax.
Attachments:
- (3/17/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
Chair: Rep. Tim Mahoney
Location: 200 State Office Building
Location: 200 State Office Building
Bills Added
HF1984
(Sundin)
Public construction accountability and transparency enhanced, and responsible contractor definition and requirement established.
Public construction accountability and transparency enhanced, and responsible contractor definition and requirement established.
HF2949
(Persell)
Unemployment insurance program policy and housekeeping changes made, and Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council recommendations adopted.
Unemployment insurance program policy and housekeeping changes made, and Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council recommendations adopted.
Bills Removed
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.
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
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Time Note: The committee will return at 6 p.m. in Room 200, if necessary, to complete the day's agenda.
Time Note: The committee will return at 6 p.m. in Room 200, 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
Agenda:
HF2402 (Liebling) will be the vehicle for the Omnibus HHS Policy bill. A delete-everything (DE) amendment will be posted Tuesday morning. The committee may walk through the DE amendment during this meeting but will not take any public testimony.
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
HF2396
(Morgan)
Military members or their spouses or inactive military veteran professional licensing boards required to expedite issuance of license or certification, and report required.
Military members or their spouses or inactive military veteran professional licensing boards required to expedite issuance of license or certification, and report required.
HF2556
(Newton)
Veterans housing and long-term care; new residential facility moratorium exemptions provided, grants provided for veteran housing needs assessments, and money appropriated.
Veterans housing and long-term care; new residential facility moratorium exemptions provided, grants provided for veteran housing needs assessments, and money appropriated.
Bills Removed
Attachments:
- (3/18/2014)
- (3/18/2014)
- (3/18/2014)
- (3/18/2014)
- (3/18/2014)
- (3/15/2014)
- (3/15/2014)
- (3/15/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Time Note: The committee may reconvene at 5 p.m. in room 300N.
Time Note: The committee may reconvene at 5 p.m. in room 300N.
Judiciary Finance and Policy
Chair: Rep. Debra Hilstrom
Location: 10 State Office Building
Location: 10 State Office Building
Bills Added
HF3015
(Carlson)
Public Employment Relations Board created, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.
Public Employment Relations Board created, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.
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.
HF2531
(Laine)
Campaign finance board duties modified, rulemaking required, online electronic records systems authorized, board authorized to request reconciliation information, penalties authorized, definitions and fee amounts modified, reporting and filing requirements modified, various technical and clarifying changes made, data classifications provided, and statements of economic interest modified.
Campaign finance board duties modified, rulemaking required, online electronic records systems authorized, board authorized to request reconciliation information, penalties authorized, definitions and fee amounts modified, reporting and filing requirements modified, various technical and clarifying changes made, data classifications provided, and statements of economic interest modified.
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.
HF2295
(Johnson)
Judicial districts required to establish minimum standards as a condition to using GPS to monitor domestic abuse offenders, and victim and defendant location data protected.
Judicial districts required to establish minimum standards as a condition to using GPS to monitor domestic abuse offenders, and victim and defendant location data protected.
Attachments:
- (3/17/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
- (3/12/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Time Note: The committee will reconvene at 6 p.m. in Room 400N, if necessary, to complete its work.
Time Note: The committee will reconvene at 6 p.m. in Room 400N, if necessary, to complete its work.
Transportation Policy
Chair: Rep. Ron Erhardt
Location: Basement State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: Basement State Office Building
Agenda:
Bills may be added to the agenda
Bills Added
HF1846
(Dorholt)
Driver's license residential address placement and change fee eliminated, computerized records system established, Internet access authorized, and system access requirements specified.
Driver's license residential address placement and change fee eliminated, computerized records system established, Internet access authorized, and system access requirements specified.
HF2152
(McNamar)
Traffic safety pretrial diversion program use by local units of government authorized.
Traffic safety pretrial diversion program use by local units of government authorized.
HF2981
(Bernardy)
Transportation Department transportation alternatives expenditure governing requirements amended.
Transportation Department transportation alternatives expenditure governing requirements amended.
HF2708
(Anzelc)
Overweight permit same expiration date allowed as for the vehicle's plate registration date, and proportional fees provided.
Overweight permit same expiration date allowed as for the vehicle's plate registration date, and proportional fees provided.
HF2201
(Newton)
Motor carrier registration and identification governing provisions amended, and technical changes made.
Motor carrier registration and identification governing provisions amended, and technical changes made.
HF3058
(McNamar)
Local units of government authorized to establish educational diversion programs for traffic offenses, uniform minimum standard development required, and data classified.
Local units of government authorized to establish educational diversion programs for traffic offenses, uniform minimum standard development required, and data classified.
Attachments:
- (3/18/2014)
- (3/18/2014)
- (3/16/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
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.
HF3073
(Atkins)
Insurance regulations modified to reduce fraud, no-fault auto benefits regulated, economic benefits modified under chapter 65B, and motor vehicle insurance coverage verification task force established.
Insurance regulations modified to reduce fraud, no-fault auto benefits regulated, economic benefits modified under chapter 65B, and motor vehicle insurance coverage verification task force established.
HF2829
(Atkins)
Lawful gambling clarifying, conforming, and technical changes made; and games, prizes, and regulatory provisions modified.
Lawful gambling clarifying, conforming, and technical changes made; and games, prizes, and regulatory provisions modified.
HF2542
(Hortman)
Lead and mercury products prohibited and regulated, and formaldehyde in children's products ban modified.
Lead and mercury products prohibited and regulated, and formaldehyde in children's products ban modified.
HF2199
(Hoppe)
Farm wineries allowed to import bulk distilled spirits, and excise tax exemption created.
Farm wineries allowed to import bulk distilled spirits, and excise tax exemption created.
Bills Removed
HF2838
(Morgan)
Vision care provided by health and vision plans noncovered discounts prohibited, and optometrists added to a definition of health care provider.
Vision care provided by health and vision plans noncovered discounts prohibited, and optometrists added to a definition of health care provider.
Attachments:
- (3/18/2014)
- (3/18/2014)
- (3/18/2014)
- (3/18/2014)
- (3/18/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
- (3/17/2014)
Chair: Rep. Joe Mullery
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:
NOTE: Agenda subject to change. Bills may be added.
Bills Added
HF1106
(Allen)
Counties required to maintain information regarding reports alleging child maltreatment.
Counties required to maintain information regarding reports alleging child maltreatment.
HF2115
(Clark)
Child care center eligibility governing provision temporarily suspended for child care assistance, child care professional development pilot project established, report required, and money appropriated.
Child care center eligibility governing provision temporarily suspended for child care assistance, child care professional development pilot project established, report required, and money appropriated.
Agenda Changed
Chair: Rep. David Dill
Location: 200 State Office Building
Location: 200 State Office Building
Bills Added
HF2747
(Johnson)
Chisago County; sale of tax-forfeited lands bordering public waters sale authorized.
Chisago County; sale of tax-forfeited lands bordering public waters sale authorized.
HF3009
(Leidiger)
Carver County; conveyance of tax-forfeited land that borders public water authorized.
Carver County; conveyance of tax-forfeited land that borders public water authorized.
HF2240
(Dill)
St. Louis County; tax-forfeited land sales authorized, procedure provided for sale of noncompliant tax-forfeited land on Minnesota Point in Duluth.
St. Louis County; tax-forfeited land sales authorized, procedure provided for sale of noncompliant tax-forfeited land on Minnesota Point in Duluth.
HF2715
(Dill)
Natural Resources Department; obsolete laws modified and repealed, regulatory efficiencies provided, and drainage inspector requirements modified.
Natural Resources Department; obsolete laws modified and repealed, regulatory efficiencies provided, and drainage inspector requirements modified.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Time Note: The committee will recess and reconvene at 5:45 p.m. in room 500N.
Time Note: The committee will recess and reconvene at 5:45 p.m. in room 500N.
Property and Local Tax Division
Agenda Changed
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:
Mark Up Committee Report
Bills Added
HF3086
(Marquart)
Agricultural market value homestead property tax credit permanently increased, supplemental credit payments for taxes payable in 2014 provided, and money appropriated.
Agricultural market value homestead property tax credit permanently increased, supplemental credit payments for taxes payable in 2014 provided, and money appropriated.
Bills Removed
HF2975
(Lien)
Border city enterprise and development zone available incentives and funding modified.
Border city enterprise and development zone available incentives and funding modified.
HF2242
(Loeffler)
Commercial-industrial property value first tier exempted from the state general levy.
Commercial-industrial property value first tier exempted from the state general levy.
Chair: Sen. Sandra L. Pappas
Location: 112 State Capitol
Agenda:
SF 2680 (Eken); HF 1352 (Marquart): PERA-P&F; Disability benefit application deadline extension for a certain former Wadena County sheriff's deputy.
SF 1630 (Hayden); HF 1800 (Kahn): Local police and fire relief association former members pension benefits adjustment.
SF 2532 (Hayden); HF 2554 (Kahn): PERA-P&F; Minneapolis police and fire consolidation law post-retirement adjustment clarification.
SF xxxx; HF 2597 (Murphy, M.): Police and fire state aid; Correction of drafting errors.
SF 1951 (Pappas); HF 2427 (Atkins): Clarifying the eligibility of independent nonprofit firefighting corporations to receive state aid.
SF 2429 (Pappas); HF 2218 (Murphy, M.): VFRAs; State Auditor's Volunteer Fire Working Group recommendations.
SF 2308 (Johnson); HF 2604 (Murphy, M., by request): MSRS-Correctional; Modifications of coverage for Department of Human Services employees.
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Location: 112 State Capitol
Agenda:
SF 2680 (Eken); HF 1352 (Marquart): PERA-P&F; Disability benefit application deadline extension for a certain former Wadena County sheriff's deputy.
SF 1630 (Hayden); HF 1800 (Kahn): Local police and fire relief association former members pension benefits adjustment.
SF 2532 (Hayden); HF 2554 (Kahn): PERA-P&F; Minneapolis police and fire consolidation law post-retirement adjustment clarification.
SF xxxx; HF 2597 (Murphy, M.): Police and fire state aid; Correction of drafting errors.
SF 1951 (Pappas); HF 2427 (Atkins): Clarifying the eligibility of independent nonprofit firefighting corporations to receive state aid.
SF 2429 (Pappas); HF 2218 (Murphy, M.): VFRAs; State Auditor's Volunteer Fire Working Group recommendations.
SF 2308 (Johnson); HF 2604 (Murphy, M., by request): MSRS-Correctional; Modifications of coverage for Department of Human Services employees.
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Chair: Rep. Tim Mahoney
Location: Basement State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: Basement State Office Building
Agenda:
Agenda will change. Please check back for details
Bills Added
HF2933
(Norton)
Apprenticeship competency standards in precision manufacturing, health care services, and information technology pilot programs established; and money appropriated.
Apprenticeship competency standards in precision manufacturing, health care services, and information technology pilot programs established; and money appropriated.
HF2948
(Mahoney)
Employment and Economic Development Department, Metropolitan Council, and MN.IT; obsolete, redundant, and unnecessary laws repealed; and conforming changes made.
Employment and Economic Development Department, Metropolitan Council, and MN.IT; obsolete, redundant, and unnecessary laws repealed; and conforming changes made.
HF2740
(Mahoney)
Diagnosis related group system provided for payment of inpatient hospital services, and money appropriated.
Diagnosis related group system provided for payment of inpatient hospital services, and money appropriated.