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The House of Representatives convened at 3:00 p.m. and was called to order by Steve Sviggum, Speaker of the House.

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Bart A. Fletcher, United Methodist Church, Luverne, Minnesota.

The members of the House gave the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

The roll was called and the following members were present:

Abeler	Dorn	Howes	Mahoney	Paymar	Sykora
Abrams	Entenza	Huntley	Mares	Pelowski	Tingelstad
Anderson, B.	Erhardt	Jaros	Mariani	Peterson	Tomassoni
Anderson, I.	Erickson	Jennings	Marko	Pugh	Trimble
Bakk	Finseth	Johnson	McCollum	Rest	Tuma
Biernat	Folliard	Juhnke	McElroy	Reuter	Tunheim
Bishop	Fuller	Kahn	McGuire	Rhodes	Van Dellen
Boudreau	Gerlach	Kalis	Milbert	Rifenberg	Vandeveer
Bradley	Gleason	Kelliher	Molnau	Rostberg	Wagenius
Broecker	Goodno	Kielkucki	Mulder	Rukavina	Wejcman
Buesgens	Gray	Knoblach	Mullery	Schumacher	Wenzel
Carlson	Greenfield	Koskinen	Murphy	Seagren	Westerberg
Carruthers	Greiling	Krinkie	Ness	Seifert, J.	Westfall
Cassell	Gunther	Kubly	Nornes	Seifert, M.	Westrom
Chaudhary	Haake	Kuisle	Olson	Skoe	Wilkin
Clark, J.	Haas	Larsen, P.	Opatz	Skoglund	Winter
Clark, K.	Hackbarth	Larson, D.	Orfield	Smith	Wolf
Daggett	Harder	Leighton	Osskopp	Solberg	Workman
Davids	Hasskamp	Lenczewski	Osthoff	Stanek	Spk. Sviggum
Dawkins	Hausman	Leppik	Otremba	Stang
Dehler	Hilty	Lieder	Ozment	Storm
Dempsey	Holberg	Lindner	Paulsen	Swapinski
Dorman	Holsten	Luther	Pawlenty	Swenson

A quorum was present.

The Chief Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of the preceding day. Osskopp moved that further reading of the Journal be suspended and that the Journal be approved as corrected by the Chief Clerk. The motion prevailed.

The following communication was received:

Speaker of the House of Representatives

The Honorable Allan H. Spear

President of the Senate

I have the honor to inform you that the following enrolled Act of the 2000 Session of the State Legislature has been received from the Office of the Governor and is deposited in the Office of the Secretary of State for preservation, pursuant to the State Constitution, Article IV, Section 23:

Time and

S.F. H.F. Session Laws Date Approved Date Filed

No. No. Chapter No. 2000 2000

2763 251 4:20 p.m. February 16 February 16

Sincerely,

Mary Kiffmeyer
Secretary of State

Davids from the Committee on Commerce to which was referred:

H. F. No. 1757, A bill for an act relating to insurance; simplifying regulation of health insurers and health maintenance organizations; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 62A.0411; 62A.65, subdivision 5; 62D.02, subdivision 8; 62D.11, subdivision 1; 62E.04, subdivision 4; 62J.09, subdivision 8; 62J.301, subdivision 4; 62J.321, subdivision 1; 62J.75; 62M.09, subdivision 3; 62N.25, subdivision 7; 62Q.075, by adding a subdivision; 62Q.095, subdivision 1; and 62Q.51, subdivision 4; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 62D; and 62Q; repealing Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 16B.93; 16B.94; 16B.95; 16B.96; 62D.04, subdivision 5; 62D.08, subdivision 5; 62J.17; 62Q.07; 62Q.075; 62Q.105; 62Q.11; 62Q.30; 62Q.64; and 256B.0644; Minnesota Rules, parts 4685.1105; 4685.1110; 4685.1115; 4685.1120; 4685.1125; 4685.1130; 4685.1200; and 4685.1900.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

"Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, section 62A.65, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5. [PORTABILITY AND CONVERSION OF COVERAGE.] (a) No individual health plan may be offered, sold, issued, or with respect to children age 18 or under renewed, to a Minnesota resident that contains a preexisting condition limitation, preexisting condition exclusion, or exclusionary rider, unless the limitation or exclusion is

permitted under this subdivision and under chapter 62L, provided that, except for children age 18 or under, underwriting restrictions may be retained on individual contracts that are issued without evidence of insurability as a replacement for prior individual coverage that was sold before May 17, 1993. The individual may be subjected to an 18-month preexisting condition limitation, unless the individual has maintained continuous coverage as defined in section 62L.02. The individual must not be subjected to an exclusionary rider. An individual who has maintained continuous coverage may be subjected to a one-time preexisting condition limitation of up to 12 months, with credit for time covered under qualifying coverage as defined in section 62L.02, at the time that the individual first is covered under an individual health plan by any health carrier. Credit must be given for all qualifying coverage with respect to all preexisting conditions, regardless of whether the conditions were preexisting with respect to any previous qualifying coverage. The individual must not be subjected to an exclusionary rider. Thereafter, the individual must not be subject to any preexisting condition limitation, preexisting condition exclusion, or exclusionary rider under an individual health plan by any health carrier, except an unexpired portion of a limitation under prior coverage, so long as the individual maintains continuous coverage as defined in section 62L.02.

(b) A health carrier must offer an individual health plan to any individual previously covered under a group health plan issued by that health carrier, regardless of the size of the group, so long as the individual maintained continuous coverage as defined in section 62L.02. If the individual has available any continuation coverage provided under sections 62A.146; 62A.148; 62A.17, subdivisions 1 and 2; 62A.20; 62A.21; 62C.142; 62D.101; or 62D.105, or continuation coverage provided under federal law, the health carrier need not offer coverage under this paragraph until the individual has exhausted the continuation coverage. The offer must not be subject to underwriting, except as permitted under this paragraph. A health plan issued under this paragraph must be a qualified plan as defined in section 62E.02 and must not contain any preexisting condition limitation, preexisting condition exclusion, or exclusionary rider, except for any unexpired limitation or exclusion under the previous coverage. The individual health plan must cover pregnancy on the same basis as any other covered illness under the individual health plan. The initial premium rate for the individual health plan must comply with subdivision 3. The premium rate upon renewal must comply with subdivision 2. In no event shall the premium rate exceed 90 percent of the premium charged for comparable individual coverage by the Minnesota comprehensive health association, and the premium rate must be less than that amount if necessary to otherwise comply with this section. An individual health plan offered under this paragraph to a person satisfies the health carrier's obligation to offer conversion coverage under section 62E.16, with respect to that person. Coverage issued under this paragraph must provide that it cannot be canceled or nonrenewed as a result of the health carrier's subsequent decision to leave the individual, small employer, or other group market. Section 72A.20, subdivision 28, applies to this paragraph.

Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 62D.02, subdivision 8, is amended to read:

Subd. 8. "Health maintenance contract" means any contract whereby a health maintenance organization agrees to provide comprehensive health maintenance services to enrollees, provided that the contract may contain reasonable enrollee copayment provisions. An individual or group health maintenance contract may contain the copayment and deductible provisions specified in this subdivision. Copayment and deductible provisions in group contracts shall not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, length of enrollment in the plan, or economic status; and during every open enrollment period in which all offered health benefit plans, including those subject to the jurisdiction of the commissioners of commerce or health, fully participate without any underwriting restrictions, copayment and deductible provisions shall not discriminate on the basis of preexisting health status. In no event shall the sum of the annual copayments and deductible exceed the maximum out-of-pocket expenses allowable for a number three qualified plan under section 62E.06, nor shall that sum exceed $5,000 per family. The annual deductible must not exceed $1,000 per person. The annual deductible must not apply to preventive health services as described in Minnesota Rules, part 4685.0801, subpart 8. Where sections 62D.01 to 62D.30 permit a health maintenance organization to contain reasonable copayment provisions for preexisting health status, these provisions may vary with respect to length of enrollment in the plan. A health maintenance contract may include a lifetime maximum benefit limit. Any contract may provide for health care services in addition to those set forth in subdivision 7. 

Sec. 3. [62D.021] [ACCREDITATION.]

A health maintenance organization is deemed to meet the requirements in this chapter and in related rules if the organization is accredited and periodically reaccredited by a national accreditation entity under a process that ensures that the health maintenance organization, as a condition of accreditation, applies and enforces standards with respect to the requirements involved that are no less stringent than like standards established in Minnesota statute or rule. National accreditation entities include, but are not limited to, the National Committee on Quality Assurance, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, and the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission.

Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 62D.08, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:

Subd. 5a. Every health maintenance organization shall inform the commissioner of any termination of a provider contract within ten days after the date that the health maintenance organization sends out or receives the notice of cancellation, discontinuance, or termination.

Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 62E.04, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4. [MAJOR MEDICAL COVERAGE.] Each insurer and fraternal shall affirmatively offer coverage of major medical expenses to every applicant who applies to the insurer or fraternal for a new unqualified policy, which has a lifetime benefit limit of less than $1,000,000, at the time of application and annually to every holder of such an unqualified policy of accident and health insurance renewed by the insurer or fraternal. The coverage shall provide that when a covered individual incurs out-of-pocket expenses of $5,000 or more within a calendar year for services covered in section 62E.06, subdivision 1, benefits shall be payable, subject to any copayment authorized by the commissioner, up to a maximum lifetime limit of $500,000. The offer of coverage of major medical expenses may consist of the offer of a rider on an existing unqualified policy or a new policy which is a qualified plan.

Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 62J.75, is amended to read:

62J.75 [CONSUMER ADVISORY BOARD.]

(a) The consumer advisory board consists of 18 members appointed in accordance with paragraph (b). All members must be public, consumer members who:

(1) do not have and never had a material interest in either the provision of health care services or in an activity directly related to the provision of health care services, such as health insurance sales or health plan administration;

(2) are not registered lobbyists; and

(3) are not currently responsible for or directly involved in the purchasing of health insurance for a business or organization.

(b) The governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the subcommittee on committees of the committee on rules and administration of the senate shall each appoint six members. Members may be compensated in accordance with section 15.059, subdivision 3, except that members shall not receive per diem compensation or reimbursements for child care expenses.

(c) The board shall advise the commissioners of health and commerce on the following:

(1) the needs of health care consumers and how to better serve and educate the consumers on health care concerns and recommend solutions to identified problems; and 

(2) consumer protection issues in the self-insured market, including, but not limited to, public education needs.

The board also may make recommendations to the legislature on these issues.

(d) The board and this section expire June 30, 2001 2000.

Sec. 7. [62Q.0751] [COOPERATION; PUBLIC HEALTH.]

Health maintenance organizations and community integrated service networks are encouraged to work together with local public health agencies to achieve public health goals.

Sec. 8. [62Q.80] [PRODUCT VARIETY PERMITTED.]

A health plan company may offer, sell, issue, and renew health plans that contain any policy deductible, policy copayment, and policy coinsurance provisions, without restriction. A health plan company may also offer, sell, issue, and renew products that provide coverage on a per diem, fixed indemnity, or non-expense-incurred basis. This section overrides any contrary provision of this chapter or chapter 62A, 62C, 62D, 62E, 62L, 64B, or 72A, or of rules adopted under any of these chapters.

Sec. 9. [REPEALER.]

Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 16B.93; 16B.94; 16B.95; 16B.96; 62D.08, subdivision 5; 62J.17; and 62Q.07; and Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, section 62Q.075, are repealed."

Delete the title and insert:

"A bill for an act relating to insurance; simplifying regulation of health insurers and health maintenance organizations; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 62D.02, subdivision 8; 62D.08, by adding a subdivision; 62E.04, subdivision 4; and 62J.75; Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, section 62A.65, subdivision 5; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 62D; and 62Q; repealing Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 16B.93; 16B.94; 16B.95; 16B.96; 62D.08, subdivision 5; 62J.17; and 62Q.07; Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, section 62Q.075."

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill pass and be re-referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy.

The report was adopted.

Larsen, P., from the Committee on Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs to which was referred:

H. F. No. 1937, A bill for an act relating to local government; establishing county services districts; requiring counties to cooperate in the delivery of services; authorizing boards and advisory committees; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 373.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The report was adopted. 

Ozment from the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2613, A bill for an act relating to natural resources; providing for the establishment of heritage forests in specified counties through resolution of the county board; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 89.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 1, after line 16, insert:

"Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 84.944, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2. [DESIGNATION OF ACQUIRED SITES.] The critical natural habitat acquired in fee title by the commissioner under this section shall be designated by the commissioner as: (1) an outdoor recreation unit pursuant to section 86A.07, subdivision 3, or (2) as provided in sections 89.018, subdivision 2, paragraph (a); 97A.101,; 97A.125,; 97C.001,; and 97C.011. The commissioner may so designate any critical natural habitat acquired in less than fee title."

Page 2, line 18, before "Within" insert "(a)"

Page 2, delete lines 30 to 36

Page 3, delete lines 1 to 30 and insert:

"(b) Lands designated under paragraph (a), clause (1), that were previously designated by law or by the commissioner continue to be subject to requirements under the previous designation.

Subd. 3. [EASEMENTS.] (a) The commissioner may acquire heritage forest land for conservation purposes in areas established under subdivision 1 by entering into easements with landowners. The easements must be conservation easements as defined in section 84C.01, clause (1), except the easements may be made possessory as well as nonpossessory if agreed upon by the landowner and the commissioner.

(b) In an easement agreement between the commissioner and a landowner, the landowner must agree:

(1) to place forest lands in the program for the period of the easement;

(2) to implement a heritage forest stewardship plan as provided in the easement agreement;

(3) not to alter the heritage forest by developing the land, cutting timber that is not identified in the forest stewardship plan, or otherwise destroying the heritage forest character of the easement area;

(4) to allow the commissioner or agents of the commissioner access to the land for monitoring activities;

(5) not to adopt a practice specified by the commissioner in the easement as a practice that would tend to defeat the purposes of the heritage forest; and

(6) to additional provisions included in the easement that the commissioner determines are desirable.

(c) A limited-term easement may be converted to a permanent easement or renewed at the end of the easement period by mutual agreement of the commissioner and the landowner.

(d) If during the easement period the landowner sells or otherwise disposes of the ownership or right of occupancy of the land, the new landowner must continue the easement under the same terms or conditions. 

(e) The commissioner may terminate an easement by mutual agreement with the landowner if the commissioner determines that the termination would be in the public interest. The commissioner may agree to modification of an agreement if the commissioner determines the modification is desirable to implement the heritage forest program.

Subd. 4. [FOREST STEWARDSHIP REGISTRATION.] Private landowners may establish their lands as heritage forest land by having a heritage forest stewardship plan prepared and by completing a stewardship registration agreement. A stewardship registration agreement is a nonbinding commitment by a landowner to provide stewardship to forested lands. In a stewardship registration agreement, a landowner acknowledges an intent to implement a heritage forest stewardship plan. If the landowner sells or otherwise disposes of the ownership or right of occupancy of the land, the commissioner shall terminate the stewardship registration agreement. A new owner must enter into a new stewardship registration agreement to continue recognition of the forest land as heritage forest. The commissioner may terminate a stewardship registration agreement by mutual agreement of the landowner if the commissioner determines the termination would be in the public interest.

Subd. 5. [HIGHWAYS.] Nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit the construction, reconstruction, improvement, or maintenance of a highway, as defined in section 160.02, subdivision 7, by the commissioner of transportation or a local road authority."

Renumber the sections

Amend the title as follows:

Page 1, line 2, after the semicolon, insert "modifying provisions for designating acquired critical natural habitat;"

Page 1, line 4, after the semicolon, insert "amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 84.944, subdivision 2;"

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill pass.

The report was adopted.

Davids from the Committee on Commerce to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2641, A bill for an act relating to financial institutions; making permanent the school bank pilot project; amending Laws 1997, chapter 157, section 71, as amended.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 1, line 11, strike ", or by" and insert a semicolon

Page 1, line 12, strike the comma and insert "; or independent school district No. 316, Greenway-Coleraine,"

Amend the title as follows:

Page 1, line 3, after the semicolon, insert "permitting an additional school bank for educational purposes;"

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill pass and be placed on the Consent Calendar.

The report was adopted. 

Davids from the Committee on Commerce to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2652, A bill for an act relating to the building code; exempting border cities from Minnesota Rules, chapters 7672 and 7674; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16B.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 1, line 11, delete "chapters 7672 and 7674" and insert "chapter 7670"

Page 1, line 13, delete "do not apply" and insert "shall remain the standard governing the construction of residential buildings" and before the period, insert "after April 14, 2000"

Page 1, line 15, delete "April 15, 2000" and insert "the day following final enactment"

Amend the title as follows:

Page 1, delete line 3 and insert "from certain portions of the energy code;"

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill pass and be re-referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy.

The report was adopted.

Bradley from the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2707, A bill for an act relating to health; modifying requirements for potluck events sponsored by organizations; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 157.22.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 2, line 4, strike "an" and insert "a food"

Page 2, line 11, after the period, insert "The sponsoring organization shall post a sign stating: "The food served at this event was not prepared in a licensed kitchen and is not subject to health department regulation." Licensed food establishments cannot be sponsors of potluck events. Potluck event food shall not be brought into a licensed food establishment kitchen."

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill pass.

The report was adopted.

Davids from the Committee on Commerce to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2713, A bill for an act relating to health; establishing requirements for the sale of funeral goods and services and preneed funeral arrangements; modifying the enforcement authority of the commissioner of health; prohibiting certain solicitations of sales by funeral providers; requiring certain disclosures by funeral providers; prohibiting certain deceptive acts and practices for funeral providers; establishing requirements for preneed funeral agreements; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 149A.02, subdivision 23, and by adding

subdivisions; 149A.08, subdivision 1; 149A.70, by adding subdivisions; 149A.71, subdivisions 2 and 4; 149A.73, subdivision 3; and 149A.97, subdivision 6, and by adding subdivisions; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 149A.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 2, after line 19, insert:

"Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 149A.08, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:

Subd. 2a. [SALE OF PRENEED GOODS OR SERVICES; CONTENTS OF ORDER, HEARING, WHEN EFFECTIVE.] (a) This subdivision applies to cease and desist orders issued pursuant to subdivision 1, clause (2).

(b) In addition to the requirements of subdivision 2, a cease and desist order must also specify that the hearing to which the funeral provider has a right occurs, if requested, before the order goes into effect and that a timely request for a hearing automatically stays the cease and desist order.

(c) A request for a hearing must be in writing, must be delivered to the commissioner by certified mail within 20 calendar days after the funeral provider receives the order, and must specifically state the reasons for seeking review of the order. If the funeral provider fails to request a hearing in writing within 20 calendar days of receipt of the order, the cease and desist order becomes the final order of the commissioner. If a funeral provider makes a timely request for a hearing, the cease and desist order is automatically stayed pending the outcome of the hearing. The commissioner must initiate a hearing within 30 calendar days from the date of receiving the written request for hearing. The hearing shall be conducted pursuant to sections 14.57 to 14.62. No earlier than ten calendar days but within 30 calendar days of receiving the presiding administrative law judge's report, the commissioner shall issue a final order modifying, vacating, or making permanent the cease and desist order as the facts require.

Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 149A.08, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3. [REQUEST FOR HEARING; HEARING; AND FINAL ORDER.] This subdivision applies to cease and desist orders issued pursuant to subdivision 1, clause (1). A request for hearing must be in writing, delivered to the commissioner by certified mail within 20 calendar days after the receipt of the cease and desist order, and specifically state the reasons for seeking review of the order. The commissioner must initiate a hearing within 30 calendar days from the date of receipt of the written request for hearing. The hearing shall be conducted pursuant to sections 14.57 to 14.62. No earlier than ten calendar days but within 30 calendar days of receipt of the presiding administrative law judge's report, the commissioner shall issue a final order modifying, vacating, or making permanent the cease and desist order as the facts require. If, within 20 calendar days of receipt of the cease and desist order, the subject of the order fails to request a hearing in writing, the cease and desist order becomes the final order of the commissioner.

Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 149A.08, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4. [REQUEST FOR STAY.] This subdivision applies to cease and desist orders issued pursuant to subdivision 1, clause (1). When a request for a stay accompanies a timely hearing request, the commissioner may, in the commissioner's discretion, grant the stay. If the commissioner does not grant a requested stay, the commissioner shall refer the request to the office of administrative hearings within three working days from the receipt of the request. Within ten calendar days after receiving the request from the commissioner, an administrative law judge shall issue a recommendation to grant or deny the stay. The commissioner shall grant or deny the stay within five calendar days of receiving the administrative law judge's recommendation. 

Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 149A.50, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. [LICENSE REQUIRED.] (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) and section 149A.01, subdivision 3, no person shall maintain, manage, or operate a place or premise devoted to or used in the holding, care, or preparation of a dead human body for final disposition, or any place used as the office or place of business for the provision of funeral services, without possessing a valid license to operate a funeral establishment issued by the commissioner of health.

(b) Any place or premises that is used for the provision of funeral services and is not used in the holding, care, or preparation of a dead human body for final disposition, is not required to be licensed as a funeral establishment. Any place or premises that is used in the holding, care, or preparation of a dead human body for final disposition must be licensed as a funeral establishment."

Page 3, after line 1, insert:

"This subdivision does not apply to communications between an individual and a funeral provider who is related to the individual by blood, adoption, or marriage."

Page 3, line 4, after the headnote insert "(a)"

Page 3, line 6, after "advertisements" insert ", excluding permanent signs that are on the property of the funeral establishment or funeral provider,"

Page 3, after line 16, insert:

"(b) For purposes of this subdivision:

(1) "change in ownership" means:

(i) the sale or transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of a funeral establishment or funeral provider;

(ii) the sale or transfer of a controlling interest of a funeral establishment or funeral provider; or

(iii) the termination of the business of a funeral establishment or funeral provider where there is no transfer of assets or stock; and

(2) "controlling interest" means:

(i) an interest in a partnership of greater than 50 percent; or

(ii) greater than 50 percent of the issued and outstanding shares of a stock of a corporation."

Page 8, line 10, after "receiving" insert "actual"

Page 8, line 14, after "remains" insert "or to the designee of the person controlling disposition"

Page 8, line 16, before the period, insert ", if the first contact occurs in person at a funeral establishment, crematory, or other place of business of the funeral provider. If the contact occurs by other means or at another location, the documents must be provided within 24 hours of the first contact" and delete everything after the period

Page 8, delete lines 17 to 19

Page 11, line 16, after the period, insert "This does not alter any asset exclusion requirements that exist under federal law." 

Page 13, line 31, after "for" insert "an irrevocable trust for"

Page 14, line 1, delete "If the"

Page 14, delete line 2

Page 14, line 3, delete everything before "all" and insert:

"(b) If the purchaser cancels an agreement for a revocable trust for preneed arrangements at any time after the date of the agreement,"

Page 14, line 7, delete "(b)" and insert "(c)"

Renumber the sections in sequence and correct internal references

Amend the title as follows:

Page 1, line 5, after the semicolon, insert "modifying licensing requirements for funeral establishments;"

Page 1, line 12, delete "subdivision 1;" and insert "subdivisions 1, 3, 4, and by adding a subdivision; 149A.50, subdivision 1;"

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill pass and be re-referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy.

The report was adopted.

Bradley from the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2716, A bill for an act relating to health; crediting tobacco settlement revenues to the health care access fund; modifying provider premium tax; eliminating the MinnesotaCare provider taxes on a contingent basis; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 60A.15, subdivision 1; and 292.52, by adding a subdivision; Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, section 295.52, subdivision 7; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16A.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill pass and be re-referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Finance.

The report was adopted.

Larsen, P., from the Committee on Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2723, A bill for an act relating to McLeod county; extending the authority to temporarily office in Glencoe township; amending Laws 1995, chapter 207, article 2, section 37.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill pass and be placed on the Consent Calendar.

The report was adopted. 

Davids from the Committee on Commerce to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2731, A bill for an act relating to commerce; motor vehicle sales and distribution; regulating unfair practices by manufacturers, distributors, and factory branches; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 80E.13; and 80E.14, subdivision 1.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 3, line 18, reinstate the stricken "receiving"

Page 3, lines 19 to 21, delete the new language and reinstate the stricken language

Page 3, lines 25 to 36, delete the new language and reinstate the stricken language

Page 4, lines 3 to 5, delete the new language

Page 4, line 21, after the comma, insert "other than alternative fuel vehicles as defined in section 216C.01, subdivision 1b,"

Page 5, lines 4 to 16, delete the new language and reinstate the stricken language

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill pass.

The report was adopted.

Rhodes from the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2733, A bill for an act relating to sports; requiring the amateur sports commission to develop, adopt, and implement a plan for new facilities statewide; authorizing grants and state and local bonds; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, section 373.40, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 240A; and 373.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

"Section 1. [240A.13] [SOCCER FIELD DEVELOPMENT.]

Subdivision 1. [GRANTS.] The commission may make matching grants to political subdivisions of the state to develop new soccer fields and other facilities for amateur athletics. In awarding grants, the commission shall give priority to proposals from multiple applicants. To the extent possible, over time, the commission shall disperse grants equally among the state's congressional districts.

Subd. 2. [MATCHING CRITERIA.] Each grant for soccer field development under this section must be matched by recipient communities or institutions in accordance with this subdivision. A matching contribution may include an in-kind contribution of land; access roadways and access roadway improvements; and necessary utility services, landscaping, and parking. A grant not exceeding $20,000 must be matched equally by the recipient. A grant of more than $20,000, but not exceeding $75,000, must be matched by the recipient at a rate double the amount of the grant. A grant in excess of $75,000 must be matched by the recipient at a rate of three times the amount of the grant. Grants for other facilities are governed by section 240A.09; 240A.10; or 240A.12, whichever is applicable. 

Sec. 2. [APPROPRIATION.]

$12,000,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the amateur sports commission for the purpose of making grants under section 1."

Delete the title and insert:

"A bill for an act relating to the amateur sports commission; authorizing grants for development of new soccer fields and other amateur sports facilities; establishing matching criteria for grants; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 240A."

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill pass and be re-referred to the Committee on State Government Finance.

The report was adopted.

McElroy from the Committee on Jobs and Economic Development Finance to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2780, A bill for an act relating to economic development; appropriating money for the tourism loan program.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill pass and be re-referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

The report was adopted.

Rhodes from the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2836, A bill for an act relating to the military; clarifying eligibility for membership in the National Guard and the organized militia; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 190.06, subdivisions 1 and 3.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill pass and be placed on the Consent Calendar.

The report was adopted.

McElroy from the Committee on Jobs and Economic Development Finance to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2839, A bill for an act relating to economic development; providing funding for the e-Business Institute; appropriating money.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill pass and be re-referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

The report was adopted. 

McElroy from the Committee on Jobs and Economic Development Finance to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2840, A bill for an act relating to economic development; providing support for the development of workforce identification systems; appropriating money.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 1, line 18, after "region," insert "where appropriate,"

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill pass and be re-referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

The report was adopted.

Bradley from the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2909, A bill for an act relating to physician assistants; modifying the supervisory requirement for physician assistants responding to disaster situations; clarifying coverage under medical assistance for physician services performed by a physician assistant; modifying the physician assistant advisory council; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 147A.27, subdivision 1; and 256B.0625, by adding a subdivision; Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, section 147A.23.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 1, line 26, after "147" insert "who is involved with the disaster response"

Page 2, line 24, delete "ten years" and insert "two terms. If a member is appointed for a partial term and serves more than half of that term it shall be considered a full term. Members serving on the council as of July 1, 2000, shall be allowed to complete their current terms"

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill pass.

The report was adopted.

Larsen, P., from the Committee on Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2927, A bill for an act authorizing group insurance protection for metropolitan intercounty association; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 471.61, subdivision 1.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The report was adopted.

Davids from the Committee on Commerce to which was referred:

H. F. No. 3066, A bill for an act relating to the secretary of state; regulating fees; regulating the filing of annual registrations by corporations and other business entities with the secretary of state; providing for technical amendments to provisions regarding digital signatures; allowing the extension of duration of certain nonprofit corporations; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 5.12, subdivision 1; 5.14; 302A.821; 303.14,

subdivision 1; 303.21, subdivision 3; 317A.801, subdivision 1; 317A.823; 317A.827; 318.02, by adding a subdivision; 322B.960; 323A.10-03; 325K.07, subdivision 3; 325K.10, subdivisions 1 and 2; 325K.18, subdivision 3; 325K.19; and 325K.23; Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, sections 325K.05, subdivision 1; and 336.9-411; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 5; and 308A; repealing Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 303.07, subdivision 2; 303.14, subdivisions 3, 4, and 5; and 322B.960, subdivision 3.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 2, after line 21, insert:

"Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 16A.011, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:

Subd. 12a. [EXECUTIVE BRANCH STATE AGENCY.] "Executive branch state agency" means an agency in the executive branch of state government, but does not include constitutional officers."

Page 6, line 27, after "each" insert "odd-numbered"

Page 6, line 28, delete everything before the period

Page 6, line 29, delete "an annual" and insert "a"

Page 7, line 16, delete everything after the period

Page 7, delete line 17

Page 7, line 32, delete "corporation" and insert "cooperative"

Page 8, line 9, after "shareholders" insert "or members"

Page 8, line 10, after "shareholders" insert "or members"

Page 23, line 15, after "personnel" insert ", acting in an official capacity,"

Renumber the sections in sequence

Correct internal references

Amend the title as follows:

Page 1, line 2, delete "the secretary of state" and insert "state government; defining a term for the purposes of chapter 16A" and after "fees" insert "of the secretary of state"

Page 1, line 9, after the second semicolon, insert "16A.011, by adding a subdivision;"

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill pass.

The report was adopted. 

Finseth from the Committee on Agriculture Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 3174, A bill for an act relating to agriculture; changing certain penalties for adulteration of dairy products; amending Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, section 32.21, subdivision 4.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill pass and be re-referred to the Committee on Civil Law.

The report was adopted.

Ozment from the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 3213, A bill for an act relating to natural resources; providing for the establishment of heritage forest areas in specified counties; modifying timber provisions; requiring certain rule changes for public use of recreational areas; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 84.944, subdivision 2; 90.121; 90.14; 90.151, subdivisions 1 and 4; 90.161, subdivisions 1 and 2; 90.162; 90.173; 90.181; 90.201, subdivision 2, and by adding a subdivision; 90.252; and 90.281; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 89.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 4, after line 31, insert:

"Subd. 5. [HIGHWAYS.] Nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit the construction, reconstruction, improvement, or maintenance of a highway, as defined in section 160.02, subdivision 7, by the commissioner of transportation or a local road authority.

Sec. 4. [90.042] [PUBLIC NOTIFICATION.]

(a) The commissioner must conduct a public notification process of all timber sales under the commissioner's authority at least 30 days before a timber sale can commence. The process must provide public notice and public input in affected areas of proposed annual harvest plans and the plans must be posted on the department of natural resources web site. By July 1, 2000, the notification process must be in place.

(b) The contents of the notification process must be sent to the legislative chairs of the natural resources policy and finance committees. By January 15, 2001, the commissioner must report to the chairs on how the notification process is working and any recommendations to improve it."

Page 6, delete lines 33 to 36

Page 7, delete lines 1 to 10

Page 14, line 9, delete "during" and insert "or constructing hunting stands during October," and after "November" insert a comma and after "December" insert ", or trapping during open seasons,"

Page 14, line 16, delete "vegetation" and insert "commercial timber"

Renumber the sections

Amend the title as follows:

Page 1, line 11, delete "chapter 89" and insert "chapters 89; and 90"

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill pass and be re-referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy.

The report was adopted. 

Finseth from the Committee on Agriculture Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 3369, A bill for an act relating to agriculture; prohibiting tampering with anhydrous ammonia; imposing penalties; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 18C.005, by adding subdivisions; 18C.201, by adding a subdivision; 18D.325, by adding a subdivision; and 18D.331, by adding a subdivision.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 1, line 22, after "by" insert "law or by"

Page 2, line 30, delete "is subject to the"

Page 2, delete line 31, and insert "may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than five years or to payment of a fine of not more than $50,000, or both."

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill pass and be re-referred to the Committee on Crime Prevention.

The report was adopted.

Pawlenty from the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration to which was referred:

House Resolution No. 14, A house resolution recognizing February 13 to 19 as Career and Technical Education Week in Minnesota.

Reported the same back without recommendation.

The report was adopted.

H. F. Nos. 1937, 2613, 2641, 2707, 2723, 2731, 2836, 2909, 2927 and 3066 were read for the second time.

The following House Files were introduced:

Osskopp introduced:

H. F. No. 3576, A bill for an act relating to the environment; modifying reporting requirements for solid waste and wastewater treatment facilities; extending exemption period for certain toxics in packaging; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 115.03, subdivision 1; and 115A.965, subdivision 3; repealing Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 115A.981; and 297H.13, subdivision 6.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Policy.

Holberg introduced:

H. F. No. 3577, A bill for an act relating to creditors' remedies; regulating garnishments, executions, and levies; revising forms; regulating service; defining terms; providing notification; increasing the dollar amount of attorneys' execution levies; making various housekeeping and technical changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 550.051, subdivision 1; 550.136, subdivision 6; 550.143, subdivisions 3, 7, and 8; 551.01; 551.04, subdivisions 4, 6, and 9; 551.05, subdivisions 1a and 5; 551.06, subdivisions 9 and 10; 571.72, subdivision 2; 571.74; 571.75, subdivision 2; 571.82, subdivision 1; 571.912; 571.914, subdivision 2; 571.921; and 571.925; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 551.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Civil Law.

Rostberg, Rifenberg, Holberg and Osthoff introduced:

H. F. No. 3578, A bill for an act relating to real property; enacting a new chapter relating to plats, coordinates, maps, and surveys; providing penalties; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 505A; repealing Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 505.01; 505.02; 505.03; 505.04; 505.05; 505.06; 505.07; 505.08, subdivisions 1, 2, and 2a; 505.09; 505.10; 505.11; 505.12; 505.13; 505.14; 505.16; 505.165; 505.17; 505.173; 505.174; 505.175; 505.176; 505.177; 505.178; 505.179; 505.1791; 505.1792; 505.1793; 505.18; 505.19; 505.20; 505.21; 505.22; 505.23; 505.24; 505.25; 505.26; 505.28; 505.31; 505.32; and 505.33; Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, section 505.08, subdivision 3.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Civil Law.

Ness, Mares, Carlson, Kalis and Workman introduced:

H. F. No. 3579, A bill for an act relating to drivers' licenses; modifying driver education provision to allow for integrated classroom and behind-the-wheel training; amending Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, section 171.05, subdivision 2.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy.

Finseth; Westfall; Skoe; Anderson, I., and Fuller introduced:

H. F. No. 3580, A bill for an act relating to agriculture; removing the per animal limit on wolf depredation payments; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 3.737, subdivision 1.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture Policy.

McElroy, by request, introduced:

H. F. No. 3581, A bill for an act relating to professions; codifying the board of electricity's rules on electrical inspection fees; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 326; repealing Minnesota Rules, part 3800.3810.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Jobs and Economic Development Finance.

Holsten and Ozment introduced:

H. F. No. 3582, A bill for an act relating to agriculture; changing provisions of the fertilizer law covering phosphorus plant food in certain counties; clarifying certain adulteration factors; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 18C.005, by adding a subdivision; 18C.201, by adding a subdivision; 18C.231, subdivision 2; and 18D.315, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 18C.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture Policy.

Pelowski, Dorn, Carlson, Folliard and Opatz introduced:

H. F. No. 3583, A bill for an act relating to capital improvements; authorizing spending for higher education asset preservation and replacement; authorizing the board of trustees of the Minnesota state colleges and universities and the board of regents of the University of Minnesota to make capital improvements for asset preservation and replacement; appropriating money.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Finance.

Lindner, Solberg, Kubly, Westerberg and Storm introduced:

H. F. No. 3584, A bill for an act relating to manufactured homes; clarifying the requirements for a limited dealer license; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 327B.04, subdivision 8.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Jobs and Economic Development Policy.

Biernat, Entenza, Huntley, Seagren and Mares introduced:

H. F. No. 3585, A bill for an act relating to education finance; increasing state aid for special education services; increasing limited English proficiency revenue; modifying the salary of participants in the teacher residency program; funding nonpublic pupil and charter school pupil transportation; expanding full day kindergarten; clarifying the metropolitan magnet grant amounts; allocating health and safety costs of metropolitan magnet schools back to member districts; allowing school employees to participate in the state insurance program; making integration aid an open and standing appropriation; increasing the crime levy; authorizing a change in an annuity reduction; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 122A.68, subdivision 4; 123B.92, by adding a subdivision; 124D.88, by adding a subdivision; 126C.05, subdivision 17; 126C.20; 127A.48, subdivision 1; 128D.11, subdivision 3; and 354A.31, subdivision 3; Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, sections 123B.92, subdivision 9; 124D.081, subdivision 3; 124D.453, subdivision 3; 124D.88, subdivision 3; 125A.76, subdivisions 1 and 2; 125A.79, subdivisions 1 and 2; 126C.05, subdivision 5; and 126C.44; Laws 1999, chapter 241, articles 3, section 3, subdivision 2; and 10, section 5, subdivision 2; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 126C; repealing Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, section 125A.79, subdivisions 5, 6, and 7; Laws 1999, chapter 241, article 3, section 5.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on K-12 Education Finance.

Larsen, P., and Abrams introduced:

H. F. No. 3586, A bill for an act relating to municipalities; clarifying the use of alternative dispute resolution in certain proceedings; amending Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, section 414.12; repealing Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 414.10.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs.

Swapinski, Hilty and Paymar introduced:

H. F. No. 3587, A bill for an act relating to agriculture; imposing a moratorium on permits for and use of genetically engineered organisms; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 18F.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture Policy.

Molnau introduced:

H. F. No. 3588, A bill for an act relating to transportation; authorizing issuance of state trunk highway bonds and state transportation bonds; appropriating money for state trunk highway improvements; appropriating money for local bridge replacement, rehabilitation, and repair.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation Finance.

McElroy introduced:

H. F. No. 3589, A bill for an act relating to housing; providing funding to the housing finance agency for a loan to Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota, Inc.; providing funding for rental housing for MFIP recipients; appropriating money.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Jobs and Economic Development Finance.

McCollum, Rhodes, Rostberg, Erickson and Hasskamp introduced:

H. F. No. 3590, A bill for an act relating to veterans; authorizing the placement of a plaque in the court of honor on the capitol grounds to honor combat wounded veterans.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy.

Huntley, Koskinen, Schumacher, Carruthers, Luther, Juhnke, Mullery, Swapinski, Pugh, Kubly, Peterson, Mariani, Lieder, Hasskamp, Paymar, Opatz, Chaudhary, Otremba, Biernat, Wejcman, Carlson, Osthoff, Leighton, Greiling, Skoglund, Tunheim, Dorn, Pelowski, Trimble, Greenfield, Milbert, McCollum and Tomassoni introduced:

H. F. No. 3591, A bill for an act relating to health; repealing MinnesotaCare premium and provider taxes, the insurance premium tax on health insurance, the assessment for the Minnesota comprehensive health association, and the health maintenance organization and hospital surcharges; requiring pass-through of savings to purchasers; transferring responsibility for losses of the Minnesota comprehensive health association to the state treasury; providing for disposition of tobacco settlement money; providing for contingent repeal of the health care access fund; providing civil penalties; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 60A.15, subdivision 1; 62E.11, subdivision 5; 62Q.095, subdivision 6; 214.16, subdivisions 2 and 3; 256.9657, subdivision 4; and 270B.01, subdivision 8; Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, section 270B.14, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 62Q; and 256L; repealing Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 16A.76; 62E.11, subdivision 6; 62R.24; 62T.09; 62T.10; 144.1484, subdivision 2; 256.9657, subdivisions 2 and 3; 256L.02, subdivision 3; 295.50, subdivisions 1, 2, 2a, 3, 6, 6a, 7, 9b, 9c, 10a, 10b, 12b, 13, 14, and 15; 295.51; 295.52, subdivisions 1, 1a, 1b, 2, 3, 4, 4a, and 6; 295.53, subdivisions 2, 3, 4, and 4a; 295.54; 295.55, subdivisions 1, 4, 5, 6, and 7; 295.56; 295.57, subdivisions 1, 2, and 3; 295.58; 295.582; and 295.59; Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, sections 13.99, subdivision 86b; 295.50, subdivision 4; 295.52, subdivisions 5 and 7; 295.53, subdivision 1; 295.55, subdivisions 2 and 3; and 295.57, subdivision 4.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy.

Hackbarth introduced:

H. F. No. 3592, A bill for an act relating to retirement; mandating that certain notice be provided to employees who take leave of absence from the public employees retirement association; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 353.27, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy.

Dorman, Abrams, Rifenberg, McElroy and Clark, J., introduced:

H. F. No. 3593, A bill for an act relating to taxation; reducing the solid waste management tax rates; providing an automatic adjustment for future years if collections exceed a certain amount; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 297H.02, subdivision 2; 297H.03, subdivision 2; 297H.04, subdivision 2; 297H.13, subdivision 4; and Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, section 297H.05.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxes.

Ness introduced:

H. F. No. 3594, A bill for an act relating to education; modifying adjusted pupil units; amending Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, section 126C.05, subdivision 5.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on K-12 Education Finance.

Gleason, Wagenius, Skoglund and Paymar introduced:

H. F. No. 3595, A bill for an act relating to public expenditures; prohibiting the use of public funds to pay for airline tickets for flights landing or taking off during nighttime hours; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 15.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy.

Ozment, Harder, Tingelstad, Osskopp and Bakk introduced:

H. F. No. 3596, A bill for an act relating to the environment; providing for grants for special purpose districts with environmental responsibilities; authorizing pilot projects for the restructuring of the organization and operation of special purpose districts; authorizing grants from the board of government innovation and cooperation for the development and implementation of pilot projects.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Policy.

Mares, Bishop and Rhodes introduced:

H. F. No. 3597, A bill for an act relating to state government; regulating investments; eliminating the annual disclosure of expense reimbursements; modifying investment options for the medical education endowment fund and the tobacco use prevention and local public health endowment fund; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 11A.24, subdivisions 5 and 6; Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, sections 62J.694, subdivisions 1 and 2; and 144.395, subdivisions 1 and 2; repealing Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 11A.241.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy.

Goodno introduced:

H. F. No. 3598, A bill for an act relating to housing; creating the nursing home facility conversion loan program; creating a nursing home grant program; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 462A.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy.

Goodno, Bradley, Greenfield, Boudreau and Jennings introduced:

H. F. No. 3599, A bill for an act relating to human services; providing for the distribution of child support and maintenance received by the state; adding allowable use of money appropriated for MFIP and TANF block grants; appropriating money for MFIP employment services program for local interventions for family employment; reimbursing the federal government for federal share of child support recoveries passed through to custodial parents, child care and development fund; transferring funds to the housing development fund; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 256.741, by adding a subdivision; 256J.50, subdivision 7; and 256J.62, by adding a subdivision; Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, sections 119B.011, subdivision 15; 256J.02, subdivision 2; 256J.08, subdivision 86; 256J.21, subdivision 2; 256J.33, subdivision 4; and 256J.34, subdivisions 1 and 4; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 256J; repealing Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, section 256J.37, subdivision 9.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy.

Opatz introduced:

H. F. No. 3600, A bill for an act relating to higher education; University of Minnesota; appropriating money for the Northstar Research Coalition.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Higher Education Finance.

Dempsey; Larsen, P.; Murphy; Carlson and Mares introduced:

H. F. No. 3601, A bill for an act relating to education; repealing the vendor selection process for educational services provided at the Minnesota correctional facility-Red Wing; repealing Laws 1999, chapter 216, article 4, section 12.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Education Policy.

Osskopp introduced:

H. F. No. 3602, A bill for an act relating to family law; imposing certain limitations on child support, maintenance, and wage garnishment; requiring a notice; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 518.131, subdivision 7; 571.72, by adding a subdivision; and 571.922; Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, section 518.551, subdivision 5.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Civil Law.

Smith and Stanek introduced:

H. F. No. 3603, A bill for an act relating to data practices; authorizing release and dissemination of juvenile criminal history data under certain circumstances; requiring court to determine juvenile and adult level of conviction information and provide this data to bureau of criminal apprehension; providing for a National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact which organizes an electronic information sharing system among the federal government and the states to exchange criminal history records for background checks; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 299C.13; Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, sections 260B.171, subdivisions 2 and 5; and 299C.095, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 299C.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Civil Law.

Hackbarth, Bakk, Skoe and Ozment introduced:

H. F. No. 3604, A bill for an act relating to natural resources; modifying all-terrain vehicle safety training and youth operating provisions; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 84.925, subdivision 1; and 84.9256, subdivision 1.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Policy.

Koskinen, Bakk, Mahoney, Rukavina, Jaros, Biernat, Greiling, Wagenius and McCollum introduced:

H. F. No. 3605, A bill for an act relating to economic security; creating a birth and adoption fund and providing paid parental leave to eligible employees; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, section 268.051, subdivision 2; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 268.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Jobs and Economic Development Policy.

Jennings, Workman, Milbert and Haas introduced:

H. F. No. 3606, A bill for an act relating to insurance; regulating rental vehicle coverages; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 60K.03, subdivision 7; 65B.49, subdivisions 3 and 5a; and 72A.125, subdivisions 1 and 2.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Wilkin and Pugh introduced:

H. F. No. 3607, A bill for an act relating to the city of Mendota Heights; permitting continuation of tax increment financing district No. 1.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs.

Kielkucki, Sviggum, Buesgens, Tomassoni, Mares, Osskopp, Gunther and Olson introduced:

H. F. No. 3608, A bill for an act relating to sales and use tax; exempting admission to high school league tournaments from the sales tax; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 297A.25, subdivision 30.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxes.

Sykora, Boudreau and Seagren introduced:

H. F. No. 3609, A bill for an act relating to early childhood education; establishing a pilot grant program for full-day enrichment kindergarten; appropriating money.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Family and Early Childhood Education Finance.

Goodno, Davids, Entenza, Jennings and Ozment introduced:

H. F. No. 3610, A bill for an act relating to health; providing patient protections; requiring coverage for medical clinical trials; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 62D.17, subdivision 1; 62J.38; 62Q.56; and 62Q.58; Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, section 45.027, subdivision 6; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62Q.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy.

Wejcman; Clark, K.; Mariani and Gray introduced:

H. F. No. 3611, A bill for an act relating to education; amending after-school enrichment grants; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, section 124D.221; Laws 1999, chapter 205, article 3, section 5, subdivision 5.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Family and Early Childhood Education Finance.

Holberg introduced:

H. F. No. 3612, A bill for an act relating to education finance; authorizing a fund transfer for independent school district No. 194, Lakeville.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on K-12 Education Finance.

Holberg, Smith and Olson introduced:

H. F. No. 3613, A bill for an act relating to transportation; providing for claims by person incurring injury to person or property while operating recreational vehicle on trunk highway right-of-way; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 3.736, subdivision 3.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation Policy.

Holberg, Broecker and Stanek introduced:

H. F. No. 3614, A bill for an act relating to crime prevention; appropriating funds from the automobile theft prevention special revenue account for automobile theft prevention activities; removing certain types of vehicles from the surcharge for auto theft prevention; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 168A.40, subdivision 3.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Crime Prevention.

Holberg introduced:

H. F. No. 3615, A bill for an act relating to government data; codifying temporary classifications dealing with data of the St. Paul housing and redevelopment authority and St. Paul economic assistance data; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 13.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Civil Law.

Mahoney, Osskopp and Trimble introduced:

H. F. No. 3616, A bill for an act relating to tax court; abolishing the tax court; clarifying district court jurisdiction in tax law cases; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 271A; repealing Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 271.01, subdivisions 1, 1a, and 4a; 271.02; 271.03; 271.04; 271.05; 271.06; 271.07; 271.08; 271.09; 271.10; 271.12; 271.13; 271.15; 271.17; 271.18; 271.19; 271.20; and 271.21, subdivisions 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11; Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, sections 271.01, subdivision 5; and 271.21, subdivision 2.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Civil Law.

Mullery introduced:

H. F. No. 3617, A bill for an act relating to agriculture; prohibiting tampering with anhydrous ammonia; imposing penalties; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 18C.005, by adding subdivisions; 18C.201, by adding a subdivision; 18D.325, by adding a subdivision; and 18D.331, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture Policy.

Ness, Johnson, Tomassoni, Pelowski, Mares, Carlson, Seagren, Erickson, Abeler, Nornes, Tunheim, Dempsey, Dorn and Dehler introduced:

H. F. No. 3618, A bill for an act relating to education; balancing statewide accountability and district autonomy under the profile of learning; requiring the graduation rule to be developed independently of any national education goals; reducing the required number of content standards; including decision making and inquiry in all content standards; determining scoring criteria and recordkeeping practices; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 120B.03; Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, sections 120B.02; and 120B.30, subdivision 1.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Education Policy.

Rest introduced:

H. F. No. 3619, A bill for an act relating to taxation; tax increment financing; allowing pooling of increment for certain housing developments; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 469.1763, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxes.

Rest introduced:

H. F. No. 3620, A bill for an act relating to taxation; adjusting property tax refund amounts; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 290A.04, subdivisions 2, 2a, and 4.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxes.

Winter, Howes, Huntley, Otremba and Kalis introduced:

H. F. No. 3621, A bill for an act relating to human services; requiring the state to reimburse counties for detoxification services; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 297A.02, subdivision 3; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 254A.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy.

Ozment and Tingelstad introduced:

H. F. No. 3622, A bill for an act relating to the metropolitan council; modifying the cost allocation system for the metropolitan disposal system; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 473.517, subdivision 3.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs.

Entenza, Krinkie, Osskopp, Abeler and Reuter introduced:

H. F. No. 3623, A bill for an act relating to state government; clarifying that certain ethical requirements apply to constitutional officers; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 43A.38, subdivision 1.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy.

Olson; Juhnke; Hasskamp; Kielkucki; Vandeveer; Westerberg; Anderson, B.; Abeler; Osskopp; Mahoney; Nornes and Lindner introduced:

H. F. No. 3624, A bill for an act relating to crime prevention; requiring certain property offenders to successfully complete a character-development program as a condition of probation; requiring repeat offenders to pay full restitution to the victims of their offenses and successfully complete a character-development program; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 609A.02, by adding a subdivision; and 609A.03, subdivision 5; Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, section 260B.198, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 609.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Crime Prevention.

Olson; Tunheim; Kielkucki; Buesgens; Seifert, M.; Dawkins and Lindner introduced:

H. F. No. 3625, A bill for an act relating to education; requiring legislative approval of contracts and agreements with federal agencies, including the department of education, and with nongovernmental organizations; allowing 8th and 9th grade students to elect to take the state's basic skills test in writing; limiting curriculum and instruction on career choices to 9th through 12th grade students; restricting participation in school-to-work and vocational education programs; requiring students to receive a passing score on the state's reading, writing, and mathematics basic skills tests before participating in post-secondary enrollment options, school-to-work and vocational education programs; requiring school-to-work and vocational education program curricula to include vocational and academic training; repealing the lifework development plan; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 120A.22, subdivision 9; 124D.38, subdivision 5; and 124D.49, subdivision 3; Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, section 120B.02; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 15; and 124D; repealing Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 120B.04; and 124D.46, subdivision 1.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Education Policy.

Mulder, Milbert and Rhodes introduced:

H. F. No. 3626, A bill for an act relating to professions; modifying supervisory and disciplinary requirements for psychologists; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 148.89, by adding subdivisions; and 148.925, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6; Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, section 148.941, subdivision 2.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy.

Mulder, Milbert and Rhodes introduced:

H. F. No. 3627, A bill for an act relating to professions; modifying variance from supervision requirements for psychologists; amending Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, section 148.925, subdivision 7.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy.

Olson; Hasskamp; Kielkucki; Seifert, M.; Abeler; Westerberg; Anderson, B.; Erickson; Buesgens and Lindner introduced:

H. F. No. 3628, A bill for an act relating to education; excluding assessments pertaining to a student's personal characteristics and beliefs from the graduation rule; amending Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, section 120B.02.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Education Policy.

Olson introduced:

H. F. No. 3629, A bill for an act relating to public employment; exempting certain public hospital employees from the compensation limit; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 43A.17, subdivision 9.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy.

Buesgens and Molnau introduced:

H. F. No. 3630, A bill for an act relating to environment; encouraging recycling of construction debris by public entities; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 115A.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Policy.

Trimble, Gunther and Lindner introduced:

H. F. No. 3631, A bill for an act relating to economic development; providing funding for job training and related services provided by the St. Paul rehabilitation center; appropriating money.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Jobs and Economic Development Finance.

Haas, Rhodes, Lenczewski and Davids introduced:

H. F. No. 3632, A bill for an act relating to state employees; revising the advisory group for long-term care insurance and revising its duties; postponing implementation of the long-term care insurance program to permit input from the revised advisory group; amending Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, section 43A.318, subdivision 3; Laws 1999, chapter 250, article 1, section 116.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy.

Rhodes; McCollum; Anderson, B.; Rostberg and Lenczewski introduced:

H. F. No. 3633, A bill for an act relating to state observances; designating Mighty Eighth Air Force Week; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 10.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy.

Olson introduced:

H. F. No. 3634, A bill for an act relating to human services; defining a mental health professional for the purpose of medical assistance coverage; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 148B.32, subdivision 1; and 256B.0625, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy.

Smith introduced:

H. F. No. 3635, A bill for an act relating to liquor; prohibiting the off-sale of beer by the keg; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 340A.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Clark, K.; Wejcman and Hasskamp introduced:

H. F. No. 3636, A bill for an act relating to health; regulating coverages; requiring healing touch coverage; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62Q.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy.

Bishop introduced:

H. F. No. 3637, A bill for an act relating to state government finance; using a portion of the budget surplus to pay for deferred maintenance of state buildings; appropriating money.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Higher Education Finance.

Pugh, Milbert and Osskopp introduced:

H. F. No. 3638, A bill for an act relating to gambling; specifying conditions under which a manufacturer may refuse to sell gambling supplies to a distributor; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 349.163, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy.

McCollum, Otremba, Luther, Peterson, Pugh, Wagenius, Hausman, Kelliher, Greiling, Koskinen and Biernat introduced:

H. F. No. 3639, A bill for an act relating to health; requiring counties to provide notices to real property owners recommending periodic testing of wells and providing other information; directing the commissioner of health to create the notice; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 103I.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy.

Mariani, Hausman, McGuire, Kelliher and Kahn introduced:

H. F. No. 3640, A bill for an act relating to education; appropriating money to rebuild the University of Minnesota showboat.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Higher Education Finance.

Kalis, Kahn and Murphy introduced:

H. F. No. 3641, A bill for an act relating to health; restricting smoking in state or federally assisted rental housing; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 144.414, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy.

Huntley introduced:

H. F. No. 3642, A bill for an act relating to health; modifying provisions for application for and distribution of medical education funds; amending Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, section 62J.692, subdivisions 1, 3, and 4.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy.

Stanek and Smith introduced:

H. F. No. 3643, A bill for an act relating to drivers' licenses; authorizing seizure of driver's license and Minnesota identification card of person removed from the United States; providing for cancellation of driver's license and Minnesota identification card; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 171.14; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 171.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Crime Prevention.

Bishop, Stanek and Broecker introduced:

H. F. No. 3644, A bill for an act relating to crime prevention; specifying that the board of public defense may be required by courts to pay certain costs related to providing a criminal defense; expanding the authority of the commissioner of natural resources to support search and rescue operations; requiring the development of criteria regarding search and rescue operations; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 88.12, subdivision 2; and 611.21; Laws 1999, chapter 231, section 5, subdivision 4.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Civil Law.

McCollum, Hausman, Luther, Peterson, Otremba, Wagenius, Kelliher, Greiling, Koskinen and Biernat introduced:

H. F. No. 3645, A bill for an act relating to health; requiring sellers to disclose well test results to buyers before signing an agreement to sell or transfer real property; establishing liability for failure to disclose; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 103I.235, as amended.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy.

Bishop; Pelowski; McElroy; Opatz; Seifert, M.; Dorn and Leppik introduced:

H. F. No. 3646, A bill for an act relating to employment; requiring a plan for locating workforce centers on state college and university campuses.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Jobs and Economic Development Policy.

Lindner; Gray; Skoglund; Biernat; Kahn; Wagenius; Clark, K.; Orfield; Wejcman and Mullery introduced:

H. F. No. 3647, A bill for an act relating to capital improvements; appropriating money for the Mill Ruins historic site and museum at St. Anthony Falls; authorizing state bonds.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Jobs and Economic Development Finance.

Wenzel and Dehler introduced:

H. F. No. 3648, A bill for an act relating to transportation; appropriating money for an alternatives analysis for the North Star corridor.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation Finance.

McCollum, Wagenius, Hausman, Kelliher and Greiling introduced:

H. F. No. 3649, A bill for an act relating to the environment; requiring an annual environmental report card; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 116.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Policy.

Dawkins; Anderson, B., and Olson introduced:

H. F. No. 3650, A bill for an act relating to marriage dissolution; clarifying the rights in custody proceedings of de facto custodians; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 518.156, subdivision 2, and by adding a subdivision; and 518.17, subdivisions 1, 2, and 3.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Civil Law.

Sykora, Gunther, Jaros and Trimble introduced:

H. F. No. 3651, A bill for an act relating to state government; transferring certain powers and duties from the department of children, families, and learning to the department of economic security; providing requirements for the energy assistance program; requiring a report; instructing the revisor to renumber certain sections; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 268.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy.

Goodno and Seagren introduced:

H. F. No. 3652, A bill for an act relating to legislative enactments; correcting miscellaneous oversights, inconsistencies, unintended results, and technical errors in human services and prekindergarten-grade 12 education code; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 125A.21, subdivision 1; and 256B.501, by adding a subdivision; Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, sections 124D.65, subdivision 4; 126C.052; 126C.10, subdivisions 2 and 23; 126C.12, subdivision 1; and 256B.77, subdivision 10; Laws 1999, chapters 241, articles 1, section 70; and 4, section 29; 245, articles 1, section 3, subdivision 2; and 4, section 121; repealing Laws 1999, chapter 241, article 10, section 5.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Finance.

Anderson, I., and Jennings introduced:

H. F. No. 3653, A bill for an act relating to tax relief; providing a sales tax rebate payable in 2000; expanding eligibility for the 1999 sales tax rebate; extending certain dates relating to the 1999 sales tax rebate; providing for a payment to farmers at risk based on the acreage of agricultural use land; appropriating money; amending Laws 1999, chapter 243, article 1, section 2.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxes.

Kelliher, Swapinski, Jaros, Chaudhary and Wagenius introduced:

H. F. No. 3654, A bill for an act relating to agriculture; imposing a moratorium on permits for certain genetically engineered seeds; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 18F.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture Policy.

Luther, Abeler, Erhardt, Mares and Tomassoni introduced:

H. F. No. 3655, A bill for an act relating to education; early childhood; capital improvements; appropriating money for youth enrichment facilities.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Family and Early Childhood Education Finance.

Trimble introduced:

H. F. No. 3656, A bill for an act relating to the environment; providing a grant to the city of St. Paul for environmental response at the Pigs Eye landfill; canceling bonding authorization; authorizing state bonds; appropriating money.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Finance.

Skoglund and Wagenius introduced:

H. F. No. 3657, A bill for an act relating to firearms; prohibiting mass purchases of pistols or semiautomatic military-style assault weapons under most circumstances; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 624.7131, subdivisions 4 and 6; and 624.7132, subdivisions 5 and 9.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Crime Prevention.

Smith; McCollum; Anderson, I., and Pugh introduced:

H. F. No. 3658, A bill for an act relating to statutes of limitations; waiving limitations on actions for compensation initiated by December 31, 2010, by persons forced to perform labor between 1929 and 1945 by the governments of Germany or Japan, their allies or sympathizers, or entities transacting business in Germany or Japan, or areas controlled by their governments; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 541.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Civil Law.

Wenzel, Stanek, Broecker, Howes and Wilkin introduced:

H. F. No. 3659, A bill for an act relating to child protection; expanding training requirements for child abuse professionals; requiring child protection services to consider the risks to children who live in homes with an adult who is not biologically related to them; increasing the felony penalty for child endangerment; imposing a mandatory minimum sentence for felony child endangerment; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 609.378, subdivision 1; Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, sections 626.556, subdivision 10e; and 626.559, subdivision 2.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Crime Prevention.

Mariani and McGuire introduced:

H. F. No. 3660, A bill for an act relating to children; proposing an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution by adding a new article XV, and by renumbering certain sections; creating a children's development fund; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 119C.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Family and Early Childhood Education Finance.

Rukavina, Gunther and Tomassoni introduced:

H. F. No. 3661, A bill for an act relating to energy conservation; providing for replacement heating systems and related energy conservation measures in cities discontinuing district heating systems; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 451.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs.

Olson and Abeler introduced:

H. F. No. 3662, A bill for an act relating to commerce; requiring labeling of certain materials; providing remedies; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325L.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Abeler, Entenza, Rostberg and Jaros introduced:

H. F. No. 3663, A bill for an act relating to health; appropriating money for the pet poison prevention program.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Finance.

Larson, D.; Workman; Milbert; Kelliher and Lenczewski introduced:

H. F. No. 3664, A bill for an act relating to transportation; imposing fair use standard for use of freeway ramp meters; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 174.03, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation Policy.

Olson; Anderson, B.; Erickson; Kielkucki; Buesgens; Seifert, M., and Lindner introduced:

H. F. No. 3665, A bill for an act relating to governmental operations; requiring legislative approval of certain contracts between an executive branch agency and an agency of the federal government or a nongovernmental organization; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 15.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy.

Carruthers, Stanek, Goodno and Fuller introduced:

H. F. No. 3666, A bill for an act relating to forfeiture; clarifying procedures under the DWI forfeiture law; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 169.1217, subdivision 8; and 169.128; Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, section 169.1217, subdivisions 1, 7, 7a, and 9.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Crime Prevention.

Tingelstad, Ozment, McCollum, Rostberg, Mares, Bradley and Ness introduced:

H. F. No. 3667, A bill for an act relating to the environment; requiring a report to the legislature on pesticide management.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Policy.

Seagren, Tomassoni, Leppik, Sykora and Rest introduced:

H. F. No. 3668, A bill for an act relating to education finance; dampening the annual changes in the sales ratio study; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 127A.48, subdivision 1.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on K-12 Education Finance.

Clark, K.; Haake and Mariani introduced:

H. F. No. 3669, A bill for an act relating to health; establishing an affirmative defense for a person who possesses or provides a small amount of marijuana solely for use with a debilitating medical condition; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 152.027, subdivision 4.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Crime Prevention.

Wenzel; Stanek; Broecker; Anderson, I., and Lieder introduced:

H. F. No. 3670, A bill for an act relating to crime prevention; appropriating money for the construction, administration, and maintenance of a live fire tactical operations law enforcement training facility at Camp Ripley.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Crime Prevention.

The following message was received from the Senate:

Mr. Speaker:

I hereby announce the passage by the Senate of the following Senate Files, herewith transmitted:

S. F. Nos. 2320, 2692, 2365, 2510, 2485 and 2411.

Patrick E. Flahaven, Secretary of the Senate

S. F. No. 2320, A bill for an act relating to towns; authorizing the Crow Wing county board to change the name of the township of Lake Edwards upon receipt of a resolution from the town board.

The bill was read for the first time. 

Hasskamp moved that S. F. No. 2320 and H. F. No. 2521, now on the Calendar for the Day, be referred to the Chief Clerk for comparison. The motion prevailed.

S. F. No. 2692, A bill for an act relating to business organizations; business corporations and limited liability companies; regulating the rights of shareholders and members; clarifying notice of director and governor conflicts of interest; regulating the issuing of and right to purchase shares; regulating contribution allowance agreements; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 302A.135, subdivision 2; 302A.181, subdivision 3; 302A.255, subdivision 1; 302A.405, subdivision 3; 302A.409, subdivision 3; 302A.471, subdivision 3; 302A.521, subdivision 6; 302A.613, subdivision 2; and 322B.699, subdivision 6; Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, sections 302A.471, subdivision 1; 322B.43, subdivision 1; 322B.666, subdivision 1; and 322B.72, subdivision 2.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Civil Law.

S. F. No. 2365, A bill for an act relating to physician assistants; modifying the supervisory requirement for physician assistants responding to disaster situations; clarifying coverage under medical assistance for physician services performed by a physician assistant; modifying the physician assistant advisory council; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 147A.27, subdivision 1; and 256B.0625, by adding a subdivision; Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, section 147A.23.

The bill was read for the first time.

Abeler moved that S. F. No. 2365 and H. F. No. 2909, now on the General Register, be referred to the Chief Clerk for comparison. The motion prevailed.

S. F. No. 2510, A bill for an act relating to real property; common interest ownership communities; redemptions of realty; making technical changes; modifying procedural requirements; amending Minnesota Statutes 1998, sections 115.55, subdivision 7; 514.15; 550.24; 580.24; and 581.10; Minnesota Statutes 1999 Supplement, sections 515B.1-102; and 515B.1-116; repealing Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 550.25.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Civil Law.

S. F. No. 2485, A bill for an act relating to controlled substances; delaying the effective date for classifying Carisoprodol as a schedule IV controlled substance; amending Laws 1997, chapter 239, article 4, section 15, as amended.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Crime Prevention.

S. F. No. 2411, A bill for an act relating to Northern Itasca Hospital District; modifying the membership requirements for the district hospital board.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs.

Skoglund was excused for the remainder of today's session.

Pawlenty from the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration, pursuant to rule 1.21, designated the following bills to be placed on the Calendar for the Day for Thursday, February 17, 2000:

H. F. Nos. 2720 and 2883; S. F. No. 86; H. F. Nos. 1865, 3003, 2749, 2451 and 2521.

The Speaker called Krinkie to the Chair.

H. F. No. 2720 was reported to the House.

Pelowski moved to amend H. F. No. 2720, the first engrossment, as follows:

Page 1, after line 6, insert:

"Section 1. [STUDENTS HELD HARMLESS.]

Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, school districts must not deny a high school diploma to a student who entered the ninth grade during the 1998-1999 or 1999-2000 school year and who fails to complete profile of learning as a requirement needed to graduate from high school under Minnesota Statutes, sections 120B.02 and 120B.03. Profile of learning requirements needed to graduate from high school shall apply to students entering the ninth grade during the 2000-2001 school year and later. School districts must complete preparations for fully implementing the profile of learning for students entering the ninth grade during the 2000-2001 school year and later."

Page 1, line 19, delete "Section 1 is" and insert "Sections 1 and 2 are"

Renumber the sections in sequence and correct internal references

Amend the title accordingly

A roll call was requested and properly seconded.

Seifert, M., moved to amend the Pelowski amendment to H. F. No. 2720, the first engrossment, as follows:

Page 1, line 7, delete everything after "or" and insert "any school year thereafter"

Page 1, line 10, delete everything after the period

Page 1, delete lines 11 to 15

A roll call was requested and properly seconded.

On the motion of Pelowski and on the demand of 10 members, a call of the House was ordered. The following members answered to their names:

Abeler	Dorman	Holberg	Lindner	Ozment	Storm
Abrams	Dorn	Holsten	Luther	Paulsen	Swapinski
Anderson, B.	Entenza	Howes	Mahoney	Pawlenty	Swenson
Anderson, I.	Erhardt	Huntley	Mares	Paymar	Sykora
Bakk	Erickson	Jaros	Mariani	Pelowski	Tingelstad
Biernat	Finseth	Jennings	Marko	Peterson	Tomassoni
Bishop	Folliard	Johnson	McCollum	Pugh	Trimble
Boudreau	Fuller	Juhnke	McElroy	Rest	Tuma
Bradley	Gerlach	Kalis	McGuire	Reuter	Tunheim
Broecker	Gleason	Kelliher	Milbert	Rhodes	Van Dellen
Buesgens	Goodno	Kielkucki	Molnau	Rifenberg	Vandeveer
Carlson	Gray	Knoblach	Mulder	Rostberg	Wagenius
Carruthers	Greenfield	Koskinen	Mullery	Rukavina	Wejcman
Cassell	Greiling	Krinkie	Murphy	Schumacher	Wenzel
Chaudhary	Gunther	Kubly	Ness	Seagren	Westerberg
Clark, J.	Haake	Kuisle	Nornes	Seifert, J.	Westfall
Clark, K.	Haas	Larsen, P.	Olson	Seifert, M.	Westrom
Daggett	Hackbarth	Larson, D.	Opatz	Skoe	Wilkin
Davids	Harder	Leighton	Orfield	Smith	Winter
Dawkins	Hasskamp	Lenczewski	Osskopp	Solberg	Wolf
Dehler	Hausman	Leppik	Osthoff	Stanek	Workman
Dempsey	Hilty	Lieder	Otremba	Stang	Spk. Sviggum

Pawlenty moved that further proceedings of the roll call be suspended and that the Sergeant at Arms be instructed to bring in the absentees. The motion prevailed and it was so ordered.

The question recurred on the amendment to the amendment and the roll was called.

Pawlenty moved that those not voting be excused from voting. The motion prevailed.

There were 92 yeas and 40 nays as follows:

Those who voted in the affirmative were:

Abeler	Dorman	Howes	McElroy	Rifenberg	Tunheim
Abrams	Dorn	Jaros	Milbert	Rostberg	Van Dellen
Anderson, B.	Erhardt	Jennings	Molnau	Schumacher	Vandeveer
Bakk	Erickson	Juhnke	Mulder	Seagren	Wenzel
Bishop	Finseth	Kalis	Ness	Seifert, J.	Westerberg
Boudreau	Fuller	Kielkucki	Nornes	Seifert, M.	Westfall
Bradley	Gerlach	Knoblach	Olson	Smith	Westrom
Broecker	Goodno	Krinkie	Osskopp	Solberg	Wilkin
Buesgens	Gunther	Kubly	Otremba	Stanek	Winter
Cassell	Haake	Kuisle	Ozment	Stang	Wolf
Clark, J.	Haas	Larsen, P.	Paulsen	Storm	Workman
Daggett	Hackbarth	Leppik	Pawlenty	Swenson	Spk. Sviggum
Davids	Harder	Lindner	Pelowski	Sykora
Dawkins	Hasskamp	Luther	Peterson	Tingelstad
Dehler	Holberg	Mares	Reuter	Trimble
Dempsey	Holsten	Marko	Rhodes	Tuma

Those who voted in the negative were:

Anderson, I.	Folliard	Huntley	Lenczewski	Murphy	Rukavina
Biernat	Gleason	Johnson	Lieder	Opatz	Skoe
Carlson	Gray	Kahn	Mahoney	Orfield	Swapinski
Carruthers	Greenfield	Kelliher	Mariani	Osthoff	Tomassoni
Chaudhary	Greiling	Koskinen	McCollum	Paymar	Wejcman
Clark, K.	Hausman	Larson, D.	McGuire	Pugh
Entenza	Hilty	Leighton	Mullery	Rest

The motion prevailed and the amendment to the amendment was adopted.

Erhardt was excused for the remainder of today's session.

Olson moved to amend the Pelowski amendment, as amended, to H. F. No. 2720, the first engrossment, as follows:

Page 1, line 6, delete everything after "not"

Page 1, delete line 7

Page 1, line 8, delete "who fails to complete" and insert "implement the"

The motion prevailed and the amendment to the amendment, as amended, was adopted.

The question recurred on the Pelowski amendment, as amended, and the roll was called. There were 104 yeas and 28 nays as follows:

Those who voted in the affirmative were:

Abeler	Dorman	Jaros	McElroy	Rhodes	Trimble
Abrams	Dorn	Jennings	Milbert	Rifenberg	Tuma
Anderson, B.	Erickson	Juhnke	Molnau	Rostberg	Tunheim
Anderson, I.	Finseth	Kalis	Mulder	Rukavina	Van Dellen
Bakk	Fuller	Kielkucki	Murphy	Schumacher	Vandeveer
Bishop	Gerlach	Knoblach	Ness	Seagren	Wenzel
Boudreau	Goodno	Krinkie	Nornes	Seifert, J.	Westerberg
Bradley	Gunther	Kubly	Olson	Seifert, M.	Westfall
Broecker	Haake	Kuisle	Osskopp	Skoe	Westrom
Buesgens	Haas	Larsen, P.	Osthoff	Smith	Wilkin
Carlson	Hackbarth	Leppik	Otremba	Solberg	Winter
Cassell	Harder	Lieder	Ozment	Stanek	Wolf
Clark, J.	Hasskamp	Lindner	Paulsen	Stang	Workman
Daggett	Hausman	Luther	Pawlenty	Storm	Spk. Sviggum
Davids	Holberg	Mahoney	Pelowski	Swapinski
Dawkins	Holsten	Mares	Peterson	Swenson
Dehler	Howes	Marko	Rest	Sykora
Dempsey	Huntley	McCollum	Reuter	Tingelstad

Those who voted in the negative were:

Biernat	Folliard	Hilty	Larson, D.	Mullery	Tomassoni
Carruthers	Gleason	Johnson	Leighton	Opatz	Wagenius
Chaudhary	Gray	Kahn	Lenczewski	Orfield	Wejcman
Clark, K.	Greenfield	Kelliher	Mariani	Paymar
Entenza	Greiling	Koskinen	McGuire	Pugh

The motion prevailed and the amendment, as amended, was adopted.

Kahn, Rukavina, Milbert, Jaros, Swapinski, Abrams, Bakk, Bishop, Greenfield, Osskopp, Huntley, Jennings, Kubly, Dawkins and Dorman offered an amendment to H. F. No. 2720, the first engrossment, as amended.

Kielkucki raised a point of order pursuant to rule 3.21 that the Kahn et al amendment was not in order. Speaker pro tempore Krinkie ruled the point of order well taken and the Kahn et al amendment out of order.

H. F. No. 2720, A bill for an act relating to education; prohibiting districts from implementing the profile of learning; providing for the return of student written responses to the state's basic skills test for written composition; prohibiting future use of the January 26, 2000, written test prompt.

The bill was read for the third time, as amended, and placed upon its final passage.

The question was taken on the passage of the bill and the roll was called. There were 97 yeas and 34 nays as follows:

Those who voted in the affirmative were:

Abeler	Dempsey	Howes	McElroy	Rifenberg	Tunheim
Abrams	Dorman	Jaros	Molnau	Rostberg	Van Dellen
Anderson, B.	Dorn	Jennings	Mulder	Rukavina	Vandeveer
Anderson, I.	Erickson	Juhnke	Ness	Schumacher	Wenzel
Bakk	Finseth	Kalis	Nornes	Seagren	Westerberg
Bishop	Fuller	Kielkucki	Olson	Seifert, J.	Westfall
Boudreau	Gerlach	Knoblach	Osskopp	Seifert, M.	Westrom
Bradley	Goodno	Krinkie	Osthoff	Skoe	Wilkin
Broecker	Gunther	Kubly	Otremba	Smith	Winter
Buesgens	Haake	Kuisle	Ozment	Solberg	Wolf
Carlson	Haas	Larsen, P.	Paulsen	Stanek	Workman
Cassell	Hackbarth	Leppik	Pawlenty	Stang	Spk. Sviggum
Clark, J.	Harder	Lieder	Pelowski	Storm
Daggett	Hasskamp	Lindner	Peterson	Swenson
Davids	Hausman	Luther	Rest	Tingelstad
Dawkins	Holberg	Mares	Reuter	Trimble
Dehler	Holsten	Marko	Rhodes	Tuma

Those who voted in the negative were:

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Biernat	Gleason	Johnson	Lenczewski	Mullery	Swapinski
Carruthers	Gray	Kahn	Murphy	Tomassoni
Chaudhary	Greenfield	Kelliher	Opatz	Wagenius
Clark, K.	Greiling	Koskinen	Orfield	Wejcman
Entenza	Hilty	Larson, D.	Paymar
Folliard	Huntley	Leighton	Pugh
Mahoney
Mariani
McCollum
McGuire
Milbert

The bill was passed, as amended, and its title agreed to.

The Speaker resumed the Chair.

Molnau moved that the remaining bills on the Calendar for the Day be continued. The motion prevailed.

Leppik moved that the name of Carlson be shown as chief author on H. F. No. 3062. The motion prevailed.

Rukavina moved that the name of Abeler be added as an author on H. F. No. 3078. The motion prevailed.

Davids moved that the name of Entenza be added as chief author on H. F. No. 3109. The motion prevailed.

Dorman moved that the name of Abeler be added as an author on H. F. No. 3115. The motion prevailed.

Otremba moved that the name of Abeler be added as an author on H. F. No. 3118. The motion prevailed.

Goodno moved that the name of Kuisle be added as an author on H. F. No. 3128. The motion prevailed.

Reuter moved that the name of Lenczewski be added as an author on H. F. No. 3133. The motion prevailed.

Holsten moved that the name of Abeler be added as an author on H. F. No. 3138. The motion prevailed.

Kuisle moved that the name of Bakk be added as an author on H. F. No. 3152. The motion prevailed.

Harder moved that the name of Clark, J., be added as an author on H. F. No. 3161. The motion prevailed.

Clark, K., moved that the name of Abeler be added as an author on H. F. No. 3203. The motion prevailed.

Ozment moved that the name of Tingelstad be added as an author on H. F. No. 3280. The motion prevailed.

Otremba moved that the name of Abeler be added as an author on H. F. No. 3284. The motion prevailed.

Wejcman moved that the name of Clark, K., be added as an author on H. F. No. 3299. The motion prevailed.

Finseth moved that the name of Dehler be added as chief author on H. F. No. 3302. The motion prevailed.

Finseth moved that the name of Daggett be added as an author on H. F. No. 3308. The motion prevailed.

Finseth moved that the names of Daggett and Juhnke be added as authors on H. F. No. 3312. The motion prevailed.

Pawlenty moved that the name of Olson be added as an author on H. F. No. 3373. The motion prevailed.

Seifert, J., moved that the names of Abeler and Erickson be added as authors on H. F. No. 3438. The motion prevailed.

Howes moved that the names of Tomassoni and Solberg be added as authors on H. F. No. 3455. The motion prevailed.

Bakk moved that the name of Tomassoni be added as an author on H. F. No. 3479. The motion prevailed.

Juhnke moved that the names of Clark, J., and Mulder be added as authors on H. F. No. 3482. The motion prevailed.

Seifert, M., moved that the name of Rest be added as an author on H. F. No. 3483. The motion prevailed.

Westrom moved that the name of Mulder be added as an author on H. F. No. 3486. The motion prevailed.

Larsen, P., moved that the name of Mulder be added as an author on H. F. No. 3489. The motion prevailed.

Entenza moved that the name of Kelliher be added as an author on H. F. No. 3492. The motion prevailed.

Sykora moved that the name of Folliard be added as an author on H. F. No. 3496. The motion prevailed.

McCollum moved that the name of Rostberg be added as an author on H. F. No. 3516. The motion prevailed.

Hackbarth moved that the name of Tingelstad be added as an author on H. F. No. 3521. The motion prevailed.

Bradley moved that the name of Skoe be added as an author on H. F. No. 3537. The motion prevailed.

Rostberg moved that the names of Cassell and Erickson be added as authors on H. F. No. 3554. The motion prevailed.

Kuisle moved that H. F. No. 446 be recalled from the Committee on Taxes and be re-referred to the Committee on Transportation Finance. The motion prevailed.

Clark, K., moved that H. F. No. 711 be recalled from the Committee on Transportation Policy and be re- referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy. The motion prevailed.

Davids moved that H. F. No. 2731, now on the General Register, be re-referred to the Committee on Civil Law. The motion prevailed.

Finseth moved that H. F. No. 2744 be recalled from the Committee on Agriculture Policy and be re-referred to the Committee on Taxes. The motion prevailed.

Orfield moved that H. F. No. 2789 be recalled from the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy and be re-referred to the Committee on Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs. The motion prevailed.

Howes moved that H. F. No. 2883, now on the Calendar for the Day, be re-referred to the Committee on Civil Law. The motion prevailed.

Bradley moved that H. F. No. 3170 be recalled from the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy and be re-referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Finance. The motion prevailed.

Gunther moved that H. F. No. 3215 be recalled from the Committee on Agriculture Policy and be re-referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development Finance. The motion prevailed.

Goodno moved that H. F. No. 3301 be recalled from the Committee on Health and Human Services Finance and be re-referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy. The motion prevailed.

Molnau moved that H. F. No. 3428 be recalled from the Committee on Transportation Finance and be re- referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Finance. The motion prevailed.

Harder moved that H. F. No. 3466 be recalled from the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy and be re-referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Finance. The motion prevailed.

Knoblach moved that H. F. No. 3207 be returned to its author. The motion prevailed.

House Resolution No. 14 was reported to the House.

A house resolution recognizing February 13 to 19 as Career and Technical Education Week in Minnesota.

Whereas, February 13 to 19, 2000, has been designated Career and Technical Education Week by the Association for Career and Technical Education; and

Whereas, profound economic and technological changes in our society are being rapidly reflected in the structure and nature of work, thereby placing new and additional responsibilities on our educational system; and

Whereas, technical education provides Americans with a school-to-careers connection and is the backbone of a strong, well-educated workforce, which fosters productivity in business and industry and contributes to America's leadership in the international marketplace; and

Whereas, technical education gives high school students experience in practical, meaningful applications of basic skills such as reading, writing, and mathematics, thus improving the quality of their education, motivating underachievers and giving all students leadership opportunities in their fields and in their communities; and

Whereas, technical education offers individuals lifelong opportunities to learn new skills, which provide them with career choices and personal satisfaction; and

Whereas, the ever-increasing cooperative efforts of technical educators, business, and industry stimulate the growth and vitality of our local economy and that of the entire nation by preparing workers for the occupations forecast to experience the largest and fastest growth in the next decade; Now, Therefore,

Be it Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Minnesota that it recognizes February 13 to 19, 2000, as Career and Technical Education Week and urges citizens to become familiar with the services and benefits offered by the technical education programs in Minnesota and to support and participate in these programs to enhance their individual work skills and productivity.

Be it Further Resolved that the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to prepare an enrolled copy of this resolution, to be authenticated by his signature and that of the Speaker, and transmit it to the Minnesota Association for Career and Technical Education.

Ness moved that House Resolution No. 14 be now adopted. The motion prevailed and House Resolution No. 14 was adopted.

Pawlenty moved that when the House adjourns today it adjourn until 3:00 p.m., Monday, February 21, 2000. The motion prevailed.

Pawlenty moved that the House adjourn. The motion prevailed, and the Speaker declared the House stands adjourned until 3:00 p.m., Monday, February 21, 2000.

Edward A. Burdick, Chief Clerk, House of Representatives