Journal of the House - 69th Day - Wednesday, March 12, 2014

A quorum was present.

Atkins, Erhardt, FitzSimmons, Hackbarth, Kieffer, Lillie, McDonald, Metsa, Persell and Schoen were excused.

The Chief Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of the preceding day. There being no objection, further reading of the Journal was dispensed with and the Journal was approved as corrected by the Chief Clerk.

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REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND DIVISIONS

Clark from the Committee on Housing Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 859, A bill for an act relating to housing; landlord and tenant; creating additional remedies for victims of violence; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 484.014, by adding a subdivision; 504B.001, by adding subdivisions; 504B.165; 504B.178, subdivision 7; 504B.206, subdivisions 1, 3, by adding a subdivision; 504B.241, by adding a subdivision; 504B.285, subdivision 1; 504B.291, subdivision 1; 504B.321, subdivision 2; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 504B.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

"Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 504B.171, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. Terms of covenant. (a) In every lease or license of residential premises, whether in writing or parol, the landlord or licensor and the tenant or licensee covenant that:

(1) neither will:

(i) unlawfully allow controlled substances in those premises or in the common area and curtilage of the premises;

(ii) allow prostitution or prostitution-related activity as defined in section 617.80, subdivision 4, to occur on the premises or in the common area and curtilage of the premises;

(iii) allow the unlawful use or possession of a firearm in violation of section 609.66, subdivision 1a, 609.67, or 624.713, on the premises or in the common area and curtilage of the premises; or

(iv) allow stolen property or property obtained by robbery in those premises or in the common area and curtilage of the premises; and

(2) the common area and curtilage of the premises will not be used by either the landlord or licensor or the tenant or licensee or others acting under the control of either to manufacture, sell, give away, barter, deliver, exchange, distribute, purchase, or possess a controlled substance in violation of any criminal provision of chapter 152. The covenant is not violated when a person other than the landlord or licensor or the tenant or licensee possesses or allows controlled substances in the premises, common area, or curtilage, unless the landlord or licensor or the tenant or licensee knew or had reason to know of that activity.

(b) In every lease or license of residential premises, whether in writing or parol, the tenant or licensee covenant that the tenant or licensee will not commit an act enumerated under section 504B.206, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), against a tenant or licensee or any authorized occupant.

Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 504B.206, is amended to read:

504B.206 RIGHT OF VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE TO TERMINATE LEASE.

Subdivision 1. Right to terminate; procedure. (a) A tenant to a residential lease who is a victim of domestic abuse and fears imminent domestic abuse against the tenant or the tenant's minor children if the tenant or the tenant's minor children remain in the leased premises may terminate a lease agreement without penalty or liability as

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~~provided in this section. The tenant must provide advance written notice to the landlord stating that~~ A tenant to a residential lease may terminate a lease agreement in the manner provided in this section without penalty or liability, if the tenant or another authorized occupant fears imminent violence after being subjected to:

(1) ~~the tenant fears imminent domestic abuse from a person named in an order for protection or no contact order~~ domestic abuse, as that term is defined under section 518B.01, subdivision 2;

(2) ~~the tenant needs to terminate the tenancy; and~~ criminal sexual assault, as that term is defined under sections 609.342 to 609.3451; or

(3) ~~the specific date the tenancy will terminate.~~ stalking, as that term is defined under section 609.749, subdivision 1.

(b) The tenant must provide signed and dated advance written notice to the landlord:

(1) stating the tenant fears imminent violence against the tenant or an authorized occupant if the tenant or authorized occupant remains in the leased premises as indicated in a qualifying document;

(2) stating that the tenant needs to terminate the tenancy;

(3) providing the date by which the tenant will vacate;

(4) providing written instructions for the disposition of any remaining personal property in accordance with section 504B.271; and

(5) providing the name of the perpetrator, if it is safe to provide.

(c) The written notice must be delivered before the termination of the tenancy by mail, fax, or in person, and be accompanied by ~~the order for protection or no contact order~~ a qualifying document.

(c) For purposes of this section, an order for protection means an order issued under chapter 518B. A no contact order means a no contact order currently in effect, issued under section 629.75 or chapter 609.

(d) The tenancy terminates, including the right of possession of the premises, as provided in subdivision 3.

Subd. 2. Treatment of information. A landlord must not disclose information provided to the landlord by a tenant documenting domestic abuse under subdivision 1. The information must not be entered into any shared database or provided to any person or entity but may be used when required as evidence in an eviction proceeding, action for unpaid rent or damages arising out of the tenancy, claims under section 504B.178, with the consent of the tenant, or as otherwise required by law.

Subd. 2a. Forms. A document produced by a qualified third party must be substantially in the following form:

STATEMENT BY QUALIFIED THIRD PARTY

I, ....................(name of qualified third party), do hereby verify as follows:

1. I am a licensed health care professional, domestic abuse advocate, as that term is defined in section 595.02, subdivision 1, paragraph (l), or sexual assault counselor, as that term is defined in section 595.02, subdivision 1, paragraph (k).

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2. I have a reasonable basis to believe ....................(name of victim(s)) is a victim/are victims of domestic abuse, criminal sexual conduct, or stalking and fear(s) imminent violence against the individual or authorized occupant if the individual remains (the individuals remain) in the leased premises.

3. I understand that the person(s) listed above may use this document as a basis for gaining a release from the lease.

The foregoing is true and correct.

Printed Name of qualified third party ....................

Signature of qualified third party ....................

Business Address and Business Telephone ....................

Date ....................

Subd. 3. Liability for rent; termination of tenancy. (a) A tenant who is a sole tenant and is terminating a lease under subdivision 1 is responsible for the rent payment for the full month in which the tenancy terminates ~~and an additional amount equal to one month's rent~~. The tenant forfeits all claims for the return of the security deposit under section 504B.178 and is relieved of any other contractual obligation for payment of rent or any other charges for the remaining term of the lease, except as provided in this section. In a sole tenancy, the tenancy terminates on the date specified in the notice provided to the landlord as required under subdivision 1.

(b) In a tenancy with multiple tenants, any lease governing all tenants is terminated at the latter of the end of the month or the end of the rent interval in which one tenant terminates the lease under subdivision 1. Upon termination, all tenants forfeit all claims for the return of the security deposit under section 504B.178 and are relieved of any other contractual obligation for payment of rent or any other charges for the remaining term of the lease, except as provided in this section. The landlord and remaining tenants maintain all rights and remedies available under law and the terms of the lease until termination of the lease. Any tenant whose tenancy was terminated under this paragraph may reapply to enter into a new lease with the landlord.

(c) This section does not affect a tenant's liability for delinquent, unpaid rent or other amounts owed to the landlord before the lease was terminated by the tenant under this section.

(c) The tenancy terminates, including the right of possession of the premises, on the termination date stated in the notice under subdivision 1. The amount equal to one month's rent must be paid on or before the termination of the tenancy for the tenant to be relieved of the contractual obligations for the remaining term of the lease as provided in this section.

~~(d) For purposes of this section, the provisions of section 504B.178 are triggered as follows:~~

~~(1) if the only tenant is the tenant who is the victim of domestic abuse and the tenant's minor children, if any, upon the first day of the month following the later of:~~

~~(i) the date the tenant vacates the premises; or~~

~~(ii) the termination of the tenancy indicated in the written notice under subdivision 1; or~~

~~(2) if there are additional tenants bound by the lease, upon the expiration of the lease.~~

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Subd. 4. Multiple tenants. Notwithstanding the release of a tenant from a lease agreement under this section, if there are any remaining tenants the tenancy continues for those remaining tenants.

Subd. 5. Waiver prohibited. A residential tenant may not waive, and a landlord may not require the residential tenant to waive, the tenant's rights under this section.

Subd. 6. ~~Definition~~ Definitions. For purposes of this section, ~~"domestic abuse" has the meaning given in section 518B.01, subdivision 2~~ the following terms have the meanings given.

(1) "Court official" means a judge, referee, court administrator, prosecutor, probation officer, or victim's advocate, whether employed by or under contract with the court, who is authorized to act on behalf of the court.

(2) "Qualified third party" means a person that has had in-person contact with either the tenant or authorized occupant and is:

(i) a licensed health care professional;

(ii) a domestic abuse advocate, as that term is defined in section 595.02, subdivision 1, paragraph (l); or

(iii) a sexual assault counselor, as that term is defined in section 595.02, subdivision 1, paragraph (k).

(3) "Qualifying document" means:

(i) a valid order for protection issued under chapter 518B;

(ii) a no contact order currently in effect, issued under section 629.75 or chapter 609;

(iii) a written record signed by a court official documenting that the tenant or authorized occupant is a victim of domestic abuse, as that term is defined under section 518B.01, subdivision 2, criminal sexual assault, as that term is defined under sections 609.342 to 609.3451, or stalking, as that term is defined under section 609.749, subdivision 1, and naming the perpetrator, if known;

(iv) a city, county, state, or tribal law enforcement police report documenting that the tenant or authorized occupant is a victim of domestic abuse, as that term is defined under section 518B.01, subdivision 2, criminal sexual assault, as that term is defined under sections 609.342 to 609.3451, or stalking, as that term is defined under section 609.749, subdivision 1, and naming the perpetrator, if known; or

(v) a statement by a qualified third party, as provided under subdivision 2a.

Subd. 7. Conflicts with other laws. If a federal statute, regulation, or handbook permitting termination of a residential tenancy subsidized under a federal program conflicts with any provision of this section, then the landlord must comply with the federal statute, regulation, or handbook.

Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 504B.285, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. Grounds. (a) The person entitled to the premises may recover possession by eviction when:

(1) any person holds over real property:

(i) after a sale of the property on an execution or judgment; or

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(ii) after the expiration of the time for redemption on foreclosure of a mortgage, or after termination of contract to convey the property;

(2) any person holds over real property after termination of the time for which it is demised or leased to that person or to the persons under whom that person holds possession, contrary to the conditions or covenants of the lease or agreement under which that person holds, or after any rent becomes due according to the terms of such lease or agreement; or

(3) any tenant at will holds over after the termination of the tenancy by notice to quit.

(b) A landlord may not commence an eviction action against a tenant or lawful occupant solely on the basis that the tenant or lawful occupant has been the victim of any of the acts listed in section 504B.206, subdivision 1, paragraph (a). Nothing in this paragraph should be construed to prohibit an eviction action based on a breach of the lease."

Correct the title numbers accordingly

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Civil Law.

The report was adopted.

Hortman from the Committee on Energy Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 1174, A bill for an act relating to energy; requiring the Public Utilities Commission to initiate a proceeding culminating in an order establishing standards for utility rates regarding the interconnection of small electric generating facilities; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 216B.1611.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 1, line 23, delete "2013" and insert "2014"

Page 2, line 24, delete "Midwest" and insert "Midcontinent"

Page 2, line 25, delete "Systems" and insert "System"

Page 2, line 26, delete "Midwest" and insert "Midcontinent" and delete "Systems" and insert "System"

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy.

The report was adopted.

Carlson from the Committee on Ways and Means to which was referred:

H. F. No. 1874, A bill for an act relating to natural resources; appropriating money from environment and natural resources trust fund; modifying provisions for Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources; modifying requirements for land acquisition with trust fund money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 116P.17; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 116P.05, subdivision 3.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

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Page 33, line 23, delete everything after the period

Page 33, delete lines 24 to 29

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be placed on the General Register.

The report was adopted.

Mariani from the Committee on Education Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 1942, A bill for an act relating to education; creating the Cultural and Ethnic Leadership Communities Council for the Department of Education; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 119A.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

The report was adopted.

Clark from the Committee on Housing Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 1992, A bill for an act relating to human services; modifying residency ratio restrictions for home and community-based waiver and general assistance recipients; amending Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, sections 256B.492; 256D.44, subdivision 5.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

"Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 256B.492, is amended to read:

256B.492 HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SETTINGS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

Subdivision 1. Home and community-based waivers. (a) Individuals receiving services under a home and community-based waiver under section 256B.092 or 256B.49 may receive services in the following settings:

(1) an individual's own home or family home;

(2) a licensed adult foster care or child foster care setting of up to five people; and

(3) community living settings as defined in section 256B.49, subdivision 23, where individuals with disabilities may reside in all of the units in a building of four or fewer units, and no more than the greater of four or 25 percent of the units in a multifamily building of more than four units, unless required by the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program.

(b) The settings in paragraph (a) must not:

(1) be located in a building that is a publicly or privately operated facility that provides institutional treatment or custodial care;

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(2) be located in a building on the grounds of or adjacent to a public or private institution;

(3) be a housing complex designed expressly around an individual's diagnosis or disability, unless required by the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program;

(4) be segregated based on a disability, either physically or because of setting characteristics, from the larger community; and

(5) have the qualities of an institution which include, but are not limited to: regimented meal and sleep times, limitations on visitors, and lack of privacy. Restrictions agreed to and documented in the person's individual service plan shall not result in a residence having the qualities of an institution as long as the restrictions for the person are not imposed upon others in the same residence and are the least restrictive alternative, imposed for the shortest possible time to meet the person's needs.

(c) The provisions of paragraphs (a) and (b) do not apply to any setting in which individuals receive services under a home and community-based waiver as of July 1, 2012, and the setting does not meet the criteria of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraph (c), a program in Hennepin County established as part of a Hennepin County demonstration project is qualified for the exception allowed under paragraph (c).

(e) The commissioner shall submit an amendment to the waiver plan no later than December 31, 2012.

Subd. 2. Exceptions for home and community-based waiver housing programs. (a) Beginning no later than January 2015, the commissioner shall accept and process applications for exceptions to subdivision 1 based on the criteria in this subdivision.

(b) An owner, operator, or developer of a community living setting may apply to the commissioner for the granting of an exception from the requirement in subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (3), that individuals receiving services under a home and community-based waiver under section 256B.092 or 256B.49 may only reside in all of the units in a building of four or fewer units, and no more than the greater of four or 25 percent of the units in a multifamily building of more than four units and from the requirement in subdivision 1, paragraph (b), clause (3), that a setting cannot be a housing complex designed expressly around an individual's diagnosis or disability. Such an exception from the requirements in subdivision 1, paragraphs (a), clause (3), and (b), clause (3), may be granted when the organization requesting the exception submits to the commissioner an application providing the information requested in subdivision 2, paragraph (c).

(1) affirms the community living setting materially meets all the requirements for home and community-based settings in paragraph (b) other than clause (3);

(2) explains the scope and necessity of the exception, including documentation of the demand for the number of units the applicant anticipates will be occupied by individuals receiving services under a home and community-based waiver in the proposed setting;

(3) explains how the community living setting supports all individuals receiving services under a home and community-based waiver in choosing the setting from among other options; and

(4) includes a quality assurance plan affirming that the organization requesting the exception:

(i) supports or develops scattered-site alternatives to the setting for which the exception is requested;

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(ii) supports the transition of individuals receiving services under a home and community-based waiver to the most integrated setting appropriate to the individual's needs;

(iii) has a history of meeting recognized quality standards for the population it serves or is targeting, or that it will meet recognized quality standards;

(iv) provides and facilitates for tenants receiving services under a home and community-based waiver unlimited access to the community, including opportunities to interact with nonstaff people without disabilities, appropriate to the individual's needs; and

(v) supports a safe and healthy environment for all individuals living in the setting.

(d) In assessing whether to grant the applicant's exception request, the commissioner shall:

(1) evaluate all of the assertions in the application, verify the assertions are accurate, and ensure that the application is complete;

(2) consult with all divisions in the Department of Human Services relevant to the specific populations being served by the applicant and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency;

(3) within 30 days of receiving the application issue a 14-day public comment period to consider community input on the application, including input from tenants, potential tenants, and other interested stakeholders;

(4) within 30 days of receiving the application issue an approval, conditional approval, or denial of the exception sought; and

(5) accept and process applications from settings throughout the calendar year.

If conditional approval is granted under this section, the commissioner must specify the reasons for conditional approval of the exception and allow the applicant 30 days to amend the application and issue a renewed decision within 15 days of receiving the amended application. If the commissioner denies an exception under this section, the commissioner must specify reasons for denial of the exception.

(e) If the applicant's exception is approved, the setting must inform the commissioner of any material changes that occur in the conditions that warranted the approved exception. Failure to advise the commissioner within 60 days of the material changes may result in revocation of the exception. Upon a determination by the commissioner that a material modification has been made, the exception may be suspended and the setting shall have 90 days to correct modifications resulting in the suspension.

(f) If an exception is approved and later revoked, no tenant shall be displaced as a result of this revocation until a relocation plan has been implemented that provides for an acceptable alternative placement.

(g) Notwithstanding the above provision, no organization that meets the requirements under subdivision 1 shall be required to apply for an exception described in subdivision 2.

Subd. 3. Public input on exception process. No later than January 1, 2015, the commissioner shall convene a group of interested stakeholders to develop a plan for implementing the exceptions process described in subdivision 2. The implementation plan shall include the criteria by which the applications submitted in subdivision 2 will be evaluated and any other information necessary to manage the exceptions process. The stakeholders group shall include representatives from each relevant division of the Department of Human Services, The Coalition for Choice in Housing, NAMI, The Arc Minnesota, Mental Health Association of Minnesota, Minnesota Disability Law Center, and any other provider organization, county, disability advocate, and individual with disabilities or family member of an individual with disabilities."

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Delete the title and insert:

"A bill for an act relating to human services; establishing an exception process to the requirements for home and community-based waiver housing programs; amending Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 256B.492."

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

The report was adopted.

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

H. F. No. 2059, A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for and modifying the greater Minnesota business development public infrastructure grant program; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 116J.431, subdivisions 2, 6.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Capital Investment.

The report was adopted.

Lesch from the Committee on Civil Law to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2090, A bill for an act relating to civil actions; prohibiting certain indemnification agreements; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 604.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

"Section 1. [604.21] INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS IN DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS VOID.

(a) A provision contained in, or executed in connection with, a design professional services contract is void and unenforceable to the extent it attempts to require an indemnitor to indemnify, to hold harmless, or to defend an indemnitee from or against liability for loss or damage resulting from the negligence or fault of anyone other than the indemnitor or others for whom the indemnitor is legally liable.

(b) For purposes of this section, "design professional services contract" means a contract under which some portion of the work or services is to be performed or supervised by a person licensed under section 326.02, and is furnished in connection with any actual or proposed maintenance of or improvement to real property, highways, roads, or bridges.

(c) This section does not apply to the extent that the obligation to indemnify, to hold harmless, or to defend an indemnitee is able to be covered by insurance.

(d) This section does not apply to agreements referred to in section 337.03 or 337.04.

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(e) A provision contained in, or executed in connection with, a design professional services contract for any actual or proposed maintenance of, or improvement to, real property, highways, roads, or bridges located in Minnesota that makes the contract subject to the laws of another state or requires that any litigation, arbitration, or other dispute resolution process on the contract occur in another state is void and unenforceable.

(f) This section supersedes any other inconsistent provision of law.

EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION. This section is effective August 1, 2014, and applies to contracts or agreements entered into on or after that date."

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be placed on the General Register.

The report was adopted.

Lesch from the Committee on Civil Law to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2180, A bill for an act relating to insurance; amending provisions relating to health coverage for school district employees; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 43A.316, by adding a subdivision; 123A.21, subdivisions 5, 6, 9; 123B.09, subdivision 12; 471.6161, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, by adding a subdivision; 471.895, subdivision 1; Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 124D.10, subdivision 8.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

The report was adopted.

Lesch from the Committee on Civil Law to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2188, A bill for an act relating to real property; making clarifying and conforming changes relating to ownership of real estate by spouses and mortgage redemption periods; modifying transfer on death deeds; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 287.20, subdivision 3a; 358.14; 507.02; 507.071, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 10; 580.26; Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 507.403, subdivision 5a.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be placed on the General Register.

The report was adopted.

Lesch from the Committee on Civil Law to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2190, A bill for an act relating to business organizations; providing a prefiling document review; regulating limited liability companies and business corporations; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 80B.01, subdivision 6; 302A.011, subdivisions 18, 63, 64; 302A.111, subdivisions 2, 4; 302A.137; 302A.351; 302A.361; 302A.423, subdivision 2; 302A.441, subdivision 3; 302A.471, subdivision 1; 302A.473, subdivision 1; 302A.611, subdivision 1; 302A.621, subdivision 3; 302A.641, subdivision 2; 302A.651, subdivision 4; 302A.681, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision; 302A.683; 302A.685; 302A.687; 302A.689; 302A.691, subdivisions 2, 3;

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302A.734, subdivision 2; 322B.115, subdivision 2; 322B.155; 322B.35, subdivision 3; 322B.386, subdivision 1; 322B.689; 322B.69; 322B.71, subdivision 1; 322B.75, subdivision 2; 322B.76, subdivision 4; 322B.78; 322B.826, subdivision 2; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 5.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be placed on the General Register.

The report was adopted.

Hilstrom from the Committee on Judiciary Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2213, A bill for an act relating to mortgage foreclosures; amending the definition of a small servicer; clarifying the Foreclosure Curative Act; amending Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, sections 582.043, subdivision 1; 582.27, subdivision 1.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be placed on the General Register.

The report was adopted.

Mariani from the Committee on Education Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2230, A bill for an act relating to education; clarifying the innovative delivery pilot project; appropriating money; amending Laws 2012, chapter 263, section 1.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Education Finance.

The report was adopted.

Clark from the Committee on Housing Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2246, A bill for an act relating to housing finance; modifying an appropriation for high-risk adults; amending Laws 2013, chapter 85, article 1, section 4, subdivisions 3, 11.

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

The report was adopted.

Lesch from the Committee on Civil Law to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2259, A bill for an act relating to human rights; clarifying unfair employment practices related to nursing mothers; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 181.939; 363A.08, by adding a subdivision.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

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Page 1, line 14, delete "bathroom or a"

Page 1, line 15, delete "from coworkers and the public"

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Jobs and Economic Development Finance and Policy.

The report was adopted.

Lesch from the Committee on Civil Law to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2265, A bill for an act relating to elections; voters; authorizing secretary of state to obtain certain data from Department of Public Safety; authorizing secretary of state to share certain data; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 171.12, subdivision 7a; 201.13, subdivision 3.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Transportation Policy.

The report was adopted.

Lenczewski from the Committee on Taxes to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2277, A bill for an act relating to taxation; making policy changes to property taxes and other miscellaneous taxes and tax provisions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 270C.56, subdivision 3; 274.01, subdivision 1; 274.014, subdivision 3; 289A.18, subdivision 2; Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 273.1325, subdivision 1.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be placed on the General Register.

The report was adopted.

Paymar from the Committee on Public Safety Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2288, A bill for an act relating to public safety; requiring law enforcement to secure a search warrant in order to receive cell phone tracking data; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 626A.28, subdivision 3; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 626A.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 2, line 28, delete "to believe that"

Page 2, line 33, after "affirmative" insert ", documented"

Page 3, line 5, before the period, insert "pursuant to sections 237.82 and 237.83"

Page 3, line 21, delete everything after "mail"

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Page 3, line 22, delete everything before the period

Page 3, line 35, delete "ten" and insert "90"

Page 4, line 7, delete "ten" and insert "90"

Page 4, line 10, delete "ten" and insert "90"

Page 4, after line 30, insert:

"(b) An electronic communication service must only report on cases that target location information for a person located in the state or a resident of the state."

Page 4, line 31, delete "(b)" and insert "(c)"

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Civil Law.

The report was adopted.

Lesch from the Committee on Civil Law to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2300, A bill for an act relating to human rights; prohibiting discrimination in employment based on status as a family caregiver; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 363A.03, by adding a subdivision; 363A.08, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Jobs and Economic Development Finance and Policy.

The report was adopted.

Nelson from the Committee on Government Operations to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2311, A bill for an act relating to waters; prohibiting county commissioners from serving as drainage inspectors; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 103E.065.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Policy.

The report was adopted.

Nelson from the Committee on Government Operations to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2317, A bill for an act relating to water; permitting city of Brainerd to purchase Brainerd Dam.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Policy.

The report was adopted.

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Lesch from the Committee on Civil Law to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2371, A bill for an act relating to employment; providing for pregnancy and parenting leave; requiring pregnancy accommodations; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 181.940, subdivision 2; 181.941; 181.943; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 181.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 1, line 14, strike "those 12 months" and insert "the 12-month period immediately preceding the leave"

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Jobs and Economic Development Finance and Policy.

The report was adopted.

Nelson from the Committee on Government Operations to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2450, A bill for an act relating to the city of St. Paul; expanding the authority to spend certain tax increments; amending Laws 2008, chapter 366, article 5, section 36, subdivision 3.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Taxes.

The report was adopted.

Lesch from the Committee on Civil Law to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2461, A bill for an act relating to employment; providing for earned sick and safe time; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 181; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 181.9413.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 2, line 5, after "leave" insert ", including paid time off (PTO),"

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

The report was adopted.

Clark from the Committee on Housing Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2493, A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for an emergency shelter and housing facility and a connection center facility to be located within the city of St. Paul; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

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Page 1, line 19, delete "$22,000,000" and insert "$18,000,000"

Page 2, line 6, delete "$22,000,000" and insert "$18,000,000"

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Capital Investment.

The report was adopted.

Mariani from the Committee on Education Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2514, A bill for an act relating to education finance; modifying the postsecondary enrollment options program; creating a transportation funding source for certain pupils attending an area learning center; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 123A.05, by adding a subdivision; 124D.09, subdivision 9; Laws 2013, chapter 116, article 1, section 58, subdivision 3.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Education Finance.

The report was adopted.

Lesch from the Committee on Civil Law to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2531, A bill for an act relating to campaign finance; making various technical changes; authorizing the board to request reconciliation information; authorizing certain fees; authorizing the board to establish a system to store electronic records online; modifying certain definitions and fee amounts; imposing penalties; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 10A.01, subdivision 5; 10A.02, subdivision 11a, by adding a subdivision; 10A.025, by adding a subdivision; 10A.09, subdivisions 1, 5, by adding a subdivision; 10A.12, subdivision 5; 10A.255, subdivision 3; 10A.28, subdivision 4; 13.607, subdivision 5a; 211A.02, subdivision 2; Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, sections 10A.01, subdivision 10; 10A.02, subdivision 11; 10A.025, subdivision 4; 10A.20, subdivisions 2, 5; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 10A.09, subdivision 8.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 4, line 20, delete everything after the period

Page 4, delete line 21

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Judiciary Finance and Policy.

The report was adopted.

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Hortman from the Committee on Energy Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2537, A bill for an act relating to energy; regulating terms of sale and service and the discontinuance of service during the heating season with respect to residential propane customers; requiring registration of and reporting by propane distributors; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 216B.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

"Section 1. [216B.0991] DEFINITIONS.

Subdivision 1. Scope. For the purposes of sections 216B.0991 to 216B.0998, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.

Subd. 2. Customer. "Customer" means a person who purchases or signs a contract to purchase propane from a propane distributor for residential heating.

Subd. 3. Delinquent. "Delinquent" means a customer's account with a propane distributor that is in arrears because the customer has failed to pay a valid bill or charge in full within 20 days of its due date.

Subd. 4. Discontinuance or discontinue. "Discontinuance" or "discontinue" means the refusal of a propane distributor to deliver propane to a customer previously receiving residential heating service from the propane distributor.

Subd. 5. Heating season. "Heating season" means the time period from October 15 through April 15.

Subd. 6. LIHEAP. "LIHEAP" means the low-income home energy assistance program.

Subd. 7. Low-income customer. "Low-income customer" means a customer whose household income is at or below 50 percent of the state median household income.

Subd. 8. Propane distributor. "Propane distributor" means a person who:

(1) sells propane at retail to customers; and

(2) received more than $200,000 in payments from the LIHEAP program for propane delivered during the previous heating season; or

(3) received less than $200,000 in payments from the LIHEAP program for propane delivered during the previous heating season, and meets one of the following conditions:

(i) markets propane under a single brand and the aggregate amount of payments received from the LIHEAP program for propane delivered during the previous heating season by all entities selling propane under that brand within the state exceeds $200,000;

(ii) is organized as a cooperative association under chapter 308A or 308B; or

(iii) operates a pipeline, rail or pipeline terminal, or bulk plant at which propane is received.

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For the purposes of this subdivision, "bulk plant" means an aboveground or underground tank facility with a storage capacity of more than 1,000 gallons that dispenses propane into cargo tanks for transportation and sale at another location.

Subd. 9. Residential heating service. "Residential heating service" means the provision of the primary source of heat for the interior of a residential structure.

Sec. 2. [216B.0992] PRICE AND FEE DISCLOSURE.

A propane distributor must prepare a document listing the current per-gallon price of propane and all additional charges, fees, and discounts that pertain to residential heating service. The document must be:

(1) made available to a person upon request;

(2) posted on the propane distributor's Web site, if applicable; and

(3) provided to a new customer before residential service is initiated.

Sec. 3. [216B.0993] BUDGET PAYMENT PLAN.

(a) A propane distributor must offer a reasonable and effective budget payment plan to a customer whose payments for residential heating service are current, or who has entered into and is complying with a contract with the propane distributor for residential heating service, without regard to the length of time the customer has purchased propane from the propane distributor.

(b) A budget payment plan must levelize a customer's estimated annual propane bill by dividing it into 12 equal monthly payments.

(c) A propane distributor must notify a customer on a budget payment plan within 30 days of a price or fee change that may affect the monthly amount due under the budget payment plan by more than 20 percent.

Sec. 4. [216B.0994] DELINQUENT ACCOUNT; PAYMENT AGREEMENT.

(a) A propane distributor must offer a reasonable payment agreement to a low-income customer whose account is delinquent that allows the customer to pay the delinquent bill over time. The propane distributor and the customer may negotiate the terms of a payment agreement to arrive at a mutually acceptable agreement. A reasonable payment agreement must consider at least the following factors:

(1) the amount that is delinquent;

(2) the customer's financial resources and circumstances;

(3) the reason the account became delinquent; and

(4) the customer's eligibility for LIHEAP and other emergency energy assistance programs.

(b) A reasonable payment agreement must have a term no less than six months.

(c) A reasonable payment agreement may not require a customer to pay more than ten percent of the customer's monthly household income toward current and past propane bills, unless the customer agrees to pay more.

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(d) A customer who has entered into a payment agreement with a propane distributor may request a modification of the terms of the payment agreement if the customer's financial circumstances have changed or the customer is unable to make timely payments.

Sec. 5. [216B.0995] SERVICE DISCONTINUANCE.

Subdivision 1. During heating season. (a) A propane distributor may not discontinue residential heating service to a customer during the heating season if the customer:

(1) is a low-income customer; and

(2) has entered into and made reasonably timely payments under a payment agreement.

(b) A propane distributor may verify income on forms it provides or from information obtained from the local energy assistance provider. A customer is deemed to be a low-income customer if the customer receives any form of public assistance, including energy assistance, whose income eligibility threshold is set at or below 50 percent of the state median household income.

Subd. 2. Notice. A propane distributor must, between September 1 and October 15 each year, send by regular mail to all customers a written summary of the provisions of this section.

Subd. 3. Refusal to deliver. (a) A propane distributor may refuse to deliver propane to a customer if the customer's account is delinquent and the customer has failed to pay two consecutive monthly payments under a payment agreement entered into with the propane distributor.

(b) A refusal to deliver during the heating season must not occur on a weekend, holiday, the day before a holiday, or when the propane distributor's offices are closed.

(c) This subdivision shall not apply to any discontinuance of propane service made necessary for reasons of the immediate health or safety of the customer or the general public.

Subd. 4. Discontinuation notice. Before discontinuing residential heating service to a customer during the heating season, a propane distributor must send a written notice of discontinuance to the customer by regular mail at least 14 days, but not more than 20 days, prior to the date of discontinuance. The discontinuance notice must include:

(1) the delinquent amount and the date on which propane delivery will be discontinued unless the customer pays the delinquency in full by a specified date;

(2) a list of local organizations that may provide financial assistance to customers who cannot pay their energy bills; and

(3) a statement explaining options a customer has to secure continued supply of propane, including, but not limited to, entering into a payment agreement with the propane distributor.

Sec. 6. [216B.0996] NONDISCRIMINATION.

A propane distributor that offers customers payment and service options, including, but not limited to, prepurchase contracts, keep-fill delivery, and credit payments, must offer the same terms and conditions to all new and existing customers, including residents of mobile home parks.

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Sec. 7. [216B.0997] TERMS OF SALE.

Subdivision 1. Minimum delivery. (a) During the heating season, a propane distributor may not require a customer to purchase, per delivery, more than:

(1) 150 gallons of propane, if the customer's propane tank has a capacity below 500 gallons; or

(2) 200 gallons of propane, if the customer's propane tank has a capacity of 500 gallons or more.

(b) At times other than during the heating season, a propane distributor may not require a customer to purchase, per delivery, more than the lesser of 250 gallons of propane or 35 percent of the capacity of the customer's propane tank.

(c) The purchase limits in this subdivision apply to the initial delivery of propane following installation of a customer's propane tank.

(d) A propane distributor may not charge an additional minimum delivery fee to a customer because the customer has purchased propane in the minimum amounts allowed under this subdivision, unless the customer is making payments under a payment agreement or budget payment plan and the charge for the minimum delivery fee is included in the payment agreement or budget payment plan. If a customer has not entered a payment agreement or budget payment plan, a propane distributor must allow the customer to pay for any minimum service delivery fee in four monthly installments.

Subd. 2. Cannot refuse certain sales. (a) A propane distributor with an available supply of propane must not refuse to sell propane to a customer who:

(1) pays the lawful price upon delivery in cash, by certified or cashier's check, or by commercial money order or its equivalent; or

(2) receives energy assistance from LIHEAP or a governmental or private agency that has funds available to pay for a delivery.

(b) A propane distributor must apply 75 percent of a cash payment made by a customer whose account is delinquent toward the current propane delivery bill and 25 percent to the delinquent bill until the delinquent amount owed is paid in full. The distributor must deliver to the customer the quantity of gas purchased by 75 percent of the cash payment.

Subd. 3. Minimal usage charge. No propane distributor may charge a fee to a customer for failing to consume a minimal amount of propane, as set by the propane distributor, over a given period of time.

Subd. 4. LIHEAP participation and payments. A propane distributor must make available to its customers information regarding LIHEAP, including income eligibility and contact information for organizations accepting LIHEAP applications, upon request and with each bill and receipt for propane delivered to a customer. A propane distributor must accept payments from LIHEAP and must deliver the full amount of propane and any related cost or service paid for by LIHEAP funds.

Subd. 5. Third-party credit disclosure. A propane distributor must not make known the names of past or present delinquent customers to other propane distributors, except in the course of a routine credit check performed when a prospective customer applies for credit privileges.

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Subd. 6. Security deposit. During the heating season, a propane distributor may not require a customer eligible to receive heating assistance under LIHEAP to pay a security deposit as a condition of service. At all other times, a security deposit may not exceed the lesser of $200 or five percent of the customer's estimated annual heating bill.

Sec. 8. [216B.0998] REGISTRATION; REPORTING.

Subdivision 1. Registration. Annually by September 1, a propane distributor shall register with the department on a form prescribed by the commissioner. A propane distributor may not sell propane at retail in this state unless the propane distributor has received a registration certificate from the commissioner.

Subd. 2. Reporting. (a) Annually by September 1, a propane distributor must submit the following information to the commissioner:

(1) the amount of fees associated with propane delivery to a customer, including, but not limited to, tank purchasing, leasing, installation, inspection, pump-out and pick-up fees, emergency and after-hours delivery fees, and meter service fees;

(2) a copy of the standard contract between the propane distributor and a customer;

(3) terms and conditions of payment and credit options made available to a customer, including but not limited to prepurchase, fixed-price, and capped-price options, payment agreements and budget payment plans, and price discounts; and

(4) the capacity of propane storage located on site at the propane distributor's place of business, and the capacity of any other storage locations owned or leased by the propane distributor.

(b) Beginning at the start of the heating season of 2014-2015, and continuing each subsequent heating season, a propane distributor must, on a form prescribed by the commissioner, submit to the commissioner each week the average wholesale price the distributor paid for propane delivered that week, and the average retail price per gallon charged by the propane distributor to a customer.

EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment and the initial registration and reporting required must be submitted on or before September 1, 2014.

Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 239.051, subdivision 29, is amended to read:

Subd. 29. Refinery, terminal. "Refinery" or "terminal" means a petroleum refinery, pipeline terminal, river terminal, storage facility, or other point of origin where liquefied petroleum gas or petroleum products are manufactured, or imported by rail, truck, barge, or pipe; and held, stored, transferred, offered for distribution, distributed, offered for sale, or sold. For the purpose of restricting petroleum product blending, this definition includes all refineries and terminals within and outside of Minnesota, but does not include a licensed distributor's bulk storage facility that is used to store petroleum products for which the petroleum inspection fee charged under this chapter is either not due or has been paid.

Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 239.785, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:

Subd. 7. Notification of product unavailability; terminal operators. A person who operates a terminal where liquefied petroleum gas is loaded into transport trucks for subsequent distribution shall notify the commissioner within 24 hours when liquefied petroleum gas is physically not available for sale to licensed distributors.

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Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 325E.027, is amended to read:

325E.027 DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITION.

(a) No dealer or distributor of liquid propane gas or number 1 or number 2 fuel oil who has signed a low-income home energy assistance program vendor agreement with the Department of Commerce may refuse to deliver liquid propane gas or number 1 or number 2 fuel oil to any person located within the dealer's or distributor's normal delivery area who receives direct grants under the low-income home energy assistance program if:

(1) the person has requested delivery;

(2) the dealer or distributor has product available;

(3) the person requesting delivery is capable of making full payment at the time of delivery; and

(4) the person is not in arrears regarding any previous fuel purchase from that dealer or distributor.

(b) A dealer or distributor making delivery to a person receiving direct grants under the low-income home energy assistance program may not charge that person any additional costs or fees that would not be charged to any other customer and must make available to that person any discount program on the same basis as the dealer or distributor makes available to any other customer.

(c) The commissioner of commerce may enforce this section using any of the authority granted to the commissioner under section 45.027.

Sec. 12. EFFECTIVE DATE.

Sections 1 to 11 are effective the day following final enactment."

Correct the title numbers accordingly

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy.

The report was adopted.

Lesch from the Committee on Civil Law to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2545, A bill for an act relating to health; adding and modifying definitions; changing the requirements for pharmacist participation in immunizations; changing the powers and duties of the Board of Pharmacy; changing licensing requirements for businesses regulated by the Board of Pharmacy; clarifying requirements for compounding; allowing certain educational institutions to purchase legend drugs in limited circumstances; allowing certain entities to handle drugs in preparation for emergency use; clarifying the requirement that drug manufacturers report certain payments to the Board of Pharmacy; adding certain substances to the schedules for controlled substances; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 151.01; 151.06; 151.211; 151.26; 151.34; 151.35; 151.361, subdivision 2; 151.37, as amended; 151.44; 151.58, subdivisions 2, 3, 5; 152.02, subdivision 8b; Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, sections 151.252, by adding a subdivision; 152.02, subdivision 2; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 151.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

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Page 26, delete section 7

Page 44, line 12, after the stricken period, insert a semicolon

Page 49, line 4, strike "1-Butul-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole" and insert "1-Butyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole"

Renumber the sections in sequence

Correct the title numbers accordingly

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Judiciary Finance and Policy.

The report was adopted.

Paymar from the Committee on Public Safety Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2553, A bill for an act relating to public safety; requiring law enforcement to secure a search warrant in order to receive electronic device location information; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 626A.28, subdivision 3; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 626A.

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

The report was adopted.

Murphy, M., from the Committee on State Government Finance and Veterans Affairs to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2556, A bill for an act relating to veterans; veterans housing and long-term care; providing exemptions for certain moratoriums on new residential facilities; providing grants for housing needs assessments for veterans; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 256I.04, subdivision 3; Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 245A.03, subdivision 7.

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

The report was adopted.

Huntley from the Committee on Health and Human Services Finance to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2655, A bill for an act relating to human services; modifying appropriations to the commissioner of human services for grant programs; amending Laws 2013, chapter 108, article 14, section 2, subdivision 6.

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

The report was adopted.

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Nelson from the Committee on Government Operations to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2663, A bill for an act relating to metropolitan government; repealing obsolete provisions governing the Metropolitan Council; making certain conforming technical changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 473.123, subdivision 4; 473.125; 473.129, subdivisions 6, 12; 473.173, subdivision 2; 473.181, subdivision 2; 473.254, subdivisions 3a, 4, 5; 473.315, subdivision 1; 473.375, subdivision 11; 473.39, subdivision 1e; 473.391, subdivision 1; 473.405, subdivision 5; 473.42; 473.504, subdivisions 5, 11; 473.858, subdivision 1; 473.859, subdivision 6; 473.861, subdivision 2; 473.862, subdivision 2; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 473.123, subdivision 7; 473.13, subdivision 1c; 473.23; 473.241; 473.243; 473.244; 473.254, subdivision 3; 473.315, subdivision 2; 473.326; 473.333; 473.375, subdivision 9; 473.382; 473.388, subdivision 8; 473.392; 473.516, subdivision 5; 473.523, subdivision 2; 473.535; 473.852, subdivision 11; Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 473.517, subdivision 9.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 3, lines 14 to 16, reinstate the stricken language and delete the new language

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Transportation Policy.

The report was adopted.

Lesch from the Committee on Civil Law to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2668, A bill for an act relating to courts; providing that petitioners in errors and omissions petitions shall also serve the petition on all candidates for the office in which the error or omission is alleged; eliminating requirements that court seal be a raised seal; removing requirements for notarial act on pleadings and affidavits filed with the court in all cases; providing that court documents are signed under penalty of perjury; permitting alternative service in certain probate matters; requiring applicants in structured settlement transfer action to provide the court with information; providing that a request for a hearing in response to a temporary restraining order must be made within 20 days after the temporary restraining order is served; permitting application of fine payment to restitution before application to court fines; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 204B.44; 358.03; 359.01, subdivision 5; 524.1-401; 524.5-113; 549.32, subdivision 2; 600.13; 609.48, subdivision 1; 609.748, subdivision 3; 611A.04, subdivision 4; 645.44, subdivisions 10, 14; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 358.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be placed on the General Register.

The report was adopted.

Hilstrom from the Committee on Judiciary Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2687, A bill for an act relating to judiciary; authorizing monthly review of district judge dispositions for compliance with 90-day disposition requirement; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 546.27, subdivision 2.

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

The report was adopted.

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Clark from the Committee on Housing Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2763, A bill for an act relating to housing; repealing obsolete, redundant, and unnecessary laws and rules under the direction of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency; making conforming changes; changing a State Register notice requirement; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 462A.225; 469.0171; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 462A.203; 462A.205; 462A.206, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4; 462A.2092; 462A.21, subdivisions 15, 21, 24, 25, 28; 462C.04, subdivisions 3, 4; Minnesota Rules, parts 4900.0351; 4900.0352; 4900.0353; 4900.0354; 4900.0355; 4900.0356; 4900.0601; 4900.0602; 4900.0603; 4900.0604; 4900.0605; 4900.1800; 4900.1801; 4900.1802; 4900.1803; 4900.1804; 4900.1805; 4900.1806; 4900.1807; 4900.1808; 4900.1900; 4900.1905; 4900.1910; 4900.1915; 4900.3370; 4900.3371; 4900.3372; 4900.3373; 4900.3374; 4900.3375; 4900.3376; 4900.3377; 4900.3378; 4900.3379; 4900.3380; 4900.3400; 4900.3402; 4900.3403; 4900.3404; 4900.3410; 4900.3411; 4900.3412; 4900.3413; 4900.3414; 4900.3420; 4900.3421; 4900.3422; 4900.3423; 4900.3424.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be placed on the General Register.

The report was adopted.

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

H. F. No. 2778, A bill for an act relating to economic development; adopting the Minnesota New Markets Jobs Act; providing capital for business growth in economically distressed communities; imposing penalties; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 116X.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Taxes.

The report was adopted.

Lenczewski from the Committee on Taxes to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2789, A bill for an act relating to taxation; property; local government; modifying payment in lieu of taxes distribution; modifying the calculation on aid losses; amending Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, sections 477A.013, subdivision 8; 477A.14, subdivision 1.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be placed on the General Register.

The report was adopted.

Mariani from the Committee on Education Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 2861, A bill for an act relating to education; directing the commissioner of education to consult with experts to determine the content and status of Minnesota's career and technical education programs; appropriating money.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

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Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

"Section 1. CONSULTATION; CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

(a) The commissioner of education must consult with experts knowledgeable about secondary and postsecondary career and technical education programs to determine the content and status of particular career and technical education programs in Minnesota school districts including intermediate and integration districts and postsecondary institutions partnering with school districts or offering courses through PSEO and the rates of student participation and completion for these various programs, including: agriculture, food, and natural resources; architecture and construction; arts, audio-visual technology, and communications; business management and administration; computer science; family and consumer science; finance; health science; hospitality and tourism; human services; information technology; manufacturing; marketing; science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; and transportation, distribution, and logistics.

(b) To accomplish paragraph (a) and to understand the current role of local school districts and postsecondary institutions in providing career and technical education programs, the commissioner of education, in consultation with experts, also must examine:

(1) the alignment between secondary and postsecondary education programs throughout Minnesota;

(2) the alignment of academic and career and technical education content and the extent to which secondary and postsecondary education programs offer students a progression of coordinated, nonduplicative courses that adequately prepare students to successfully complete a career and technical education program; and

(3) opportunities for secondary students to acquire postsecondary credit toward completing a career and technical education program.

(c) Consistent with this section, the commissioner of education must submit a report by November 1, 2014, to the legislature, including the education policy and finance committees of the legislature, examining the content and status of particular career and technical education programs in Minnesota school districts, including each district's dedicated equipment, resources, and relationships with postsecondary institutions and the rates of student participation and completion for these various programs.

EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.

Sec. 2. APPROPRIATION.

$.......in fiscal year 2015 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of education for the purpose of examining particular career and technical education programs in Minnesota school districts and postsecondary institutions and the rates of student participation and completion for these various programs."

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Education Finance.

The report was adopted.

SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS

H. F. Nos. 1874, 2090, 2188, 2190, 2213, 2277, 2668, 2763 and 2789 were read for the second time.

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INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS

The following House Files were introduced:

Savick introduced:

H. F. No. 2951, A bill for an act relating to economic development; modifying the greater Minnesota business expansion sales tax exemption; amending Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, sections 116J.8738, subdivisions 2, 3, 4; 297A.68, subdivision 44.

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

Clark introduced:

H. F. No. 2952, A bill for an act relating to education finance; requiring a report on educational revenue and expenditures by age and grade level.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Early Childhood and Youth Development Policy.

Johnson, S., introduced:

H. F. No. 2953, A bill for an act relating to corrections; eliminating the requirement of contiguous counties from qualifications for a grant for the delivery of correctional services; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 401.02, subdivision 1.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Finance and Policy.

Hamilton introduced:

H. F. No. 2954, A bill for an act relating to economic development; removing the municipal appropriation cap on contributions to regional or local organizations; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 469.191.

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

Mullery introduced:

H. F. No. 2955, A bill for an act relating to public safety; authorizing authorities to remove animals found in activity of animal fighting; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 343.31, subdivision 4.

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

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Dehn, R.; Hornstein; Beard; Moran; Clark; Johnson, S.; Mariani and Davnie introduced:

H. F. No. 2956, A bill for an act relating to transportation; providing for free transit service on certain election days; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 174.24, by adding a subdivision; 473.408, by adding a subdivision.

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

Atkins introduced:

H. F. No. 2957, A bill for an act relating to taxation; individual income; providing a subtraction from federal taxable income for deposits to a qualified tuition savings plan; amending Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 290.01, subdivision 19b.

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

Lesch introduced:

H. F. No. 2958, A bill for an act relating to civil actions; regulating certain human rights actions; requiring jury trials; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 363A.33, subdivision 6.

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

Anzelc introduced:

H. F. No. 2959, A bill for an act relating to state lands; authorizing sales of certain tax-forfeited lands.

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

Murphy, M.; Hausman and Hornstein introduced:

H. F. No. 2960, A bill for an act relating to transportation; appropriating money for intercity passenger rail projects.

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

Dill introduced:

H. F. No. 2961, A bill for an act relating to game and fish; modifying disability-related angling and hunting licenses and special permit provisions; providing for designations on a driver's license and Minnesota identification card; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 97A.441, subdivisions 1, 5; 97B.031, subdivision 5; 97B.055, subdivision 3; 97B.106, subdivision 1; 97B.111, subdivision 1; 171.07, subdivision 15, by adding subdivisions; Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 97A.441, subdivisions 6, 6a.

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

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Isaacson; Lillie; McNamara; Ward, J.E., and Cornish introduced:

H. F. No. 2962, A bill for an act relating to natural resources; appropriating money for wildlife management area and aquatic management area acquisition, development, and improvement; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds.

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

Clark, Marquart and McNamar introduced:

H. F. No. 2963, A bill for an act relating to taxation; tax increment financing; modifying requirements for housing projects; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 469.1761, subdivision 2; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 469.1761, subdivision 3.

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

Atkins introduced:

H. F. No. 2964, A bill for an act relating to insurance; regulating the award of taxable costs in certain actions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 604.18, subdivision 4.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy.

Abeler introduced:

H. F. No. 2965, A bill for an act relating to human services; updating and clarifying language governing consent to marriage for developmentally disabled persons under state guardianship; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 246.01; 252A.111, by adding a subdivision; Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 517.08, by adding a subdivision; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 517.03, subdivision 2.

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

Kahn introduced:

H. F. No. 2966, A bill for an act relating to civil law; authorizing marriage solemnization by atheist and humanist celebrants; amending Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, sections 517.05; 517.18, by adding a subdivision.

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

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Garofalo, Beard and Morgan introduced:

H. F. No. 2967, A bill for an act relating to energy; conservation; amending the amount the Department of Commerce may assess utilities; allocating incremental revenue to develop and maintain a statewide uniform energy conservation reporting system for utilities; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 216B.241, subdivision 1d.

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

Anzelc introduced:

H. F. No. 2968, A bill for an act relating to local government; authorizing four-year terms for Grand Rapids Public Utilities Commission; amending Laws 1999, chapter 195, section 2.

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

Erhardt introduced:

H. F. No. 2969, A bill for an act relating to transportation; making technical changes to provisions affecting the Department of Transportation; clarifying contracting requirements; modifying U-turn rules; providing bridge inspection authority in certain instances; modifying reporting requirements; modifying appropriations; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 16A.124, subdivision 5; 161.32, subdivisions 1f, 5; 161.3209, subdivision 2; 161.3420, subdivision 4; 161.3426, subdivisions 1, 4; 162.06, subdivision 1; 162.12, subdivision 1; 165.03, subdivision 3; 165.12, subdivision 1; 169.19, subdivision 2; 169.781, subdivision 10; 169.782, subdivision 4; 169.865, subdivision 2; 171.02, subdivision 2; 171.03; 174.37, subdivision 6; 221.031, by adding subdivisions; Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, sections 161.44, subdivision 1a; 169.19, subdivision 1; 174.12, subdivision 2; Laws 2010, chapter 189, section 15, subdivision 12; Laws 2012, chapter 287, article 2, section 1; Laws 2012, First Special Session chapter 1, article 1, section 28; Laws 2013, chapter 127, section 67; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 161.115, subdivision 240; Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 221.0314, subdivision 9a.

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

Anzelc introduced:

H. F. No. 2970, A bill for an act relating to local government; repealing the authorization for the creation of the Grand Rapids Central School Commission; repealing Laws 1986, chapter 347, sections 1; 2.

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

Dorholt, Lien, Hortman and Anderson, P., introduced:

H. F. No. 2971, A bill for an act relating to taxation; tax increment financing; increasing the time permitted to expend increments; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 469.1763, subdivisions 3, 4; Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 469.1763, subdivision 2.

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

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Savick, Paymar and Cornish introduced:

H. F. No. 2972, A bill for an act relating to public safety; appropriating funds from the fire safety account; authorizing the fire service advisory committee to continue indefinitely; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 299F.012, subdivisions 1, 2.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Finance and Policy.

Hausman and Hornstein introduced:

H. F. No. 2973, A bill for an act relating to public safety; traffic regulations; authorizing local authorities to regulate traffic at intersections using traffic safety cameras; requiring signage; establishing criminal penalties and fines; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 169.011, by adding a subdivision; 169.04; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 169.

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

Dettmer introduced:

H. F. No. 2974, A bill for an act relating to parks and trails; appropriating money for improvements at a veterans rest camp on Big Marine Lake.

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

Lien, McNamar, Kiel, Marquart and Winkler introduced:

H. F. No. 2975, A bill for an act relating to taxation; modifying the incentives available in and the funding for border city enterprise and development zones; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 469.171, subdivision 6; Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 469.169, by adding a subdivision.

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

Mahoney; Norton; Gunther; Ward, J.E.; Lohmer; Metsa; Falk; Newton and Albright introduced:

H. F. No. 2976, A bill for an act relating to workforce development; modifying program accountability requirements for economic development programs; requiring measurement standards for workforce program outcomes; requiring reports; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 116J.997; 116L.98.

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

Franson and Huntley introduced:

H. F. No. 2977, A bill for an act relating to health; making changes to home care provider licensing and compliance monitoring; amending Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, sections 144A.474, subdivision 12; 144A.475, subdivision 3, by adding subdivisions.

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

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Dorholt, Rosenthal, Lien, Newton and Howe introduced:

H. F. No. 2978, A bill for an act relating to higher education; providing resident tuition status for certain veterans at public postsecondary institutions; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 135A.

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

Mahoney and Davnie introduced:

H. F. No. 2979, A bill for an act relating to data practices; classifying certain data related to a study of entertainment facilities in Minneapolis and St. Paul; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 13.55, by adding a subdivision.

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

Metsa and Melin introduced:

H. F. No. 2980, A bill for an act relating to judgments; providing for the recovery of attorney fees incurred in collecting conciliation court judgments; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 491A.02, subdivision 9, by adding a subdivision.

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

Bernardy, Hornstein, Erhardt, Mahoney and Hausman introduced:

H. F. No. 2981, A bill for an act relating to transportation; amending requirements governing Minnesota Department of Transportation expenditures on transportation alternatives; amending Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 174.42, subdivision 2.

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

Johnson, B., and Daudt introduced:

H. F. No. 2982, A bill for an act relating to human services; requiring community notification prior to licensing residential or nonresidential programs; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 245A.04, subdivision 2.

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

Savick; Sawatzky; Gunther; Johnson, C.; Davids; Norton and Poppe introduced:

H. F. No. 2983, A bill for an act relating to economic development; appropriating money to the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation.

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

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Moran introduced:

H. F. No. 2984, A bill for an act relating to corrections; restoring the civil right to vote after incarceration for persons convicted of a felony; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 201.014, by adding a subdivision; 201.071, subdivision 1; 609.165, subdivision 1.

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

Drazkowski introduced:

H. F. No. 2985, A bill for an act relating to capital investment; limiting use of borrowed funds for capital investment projects; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 16A.641, by adding a subdivision.

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

Zerwas introduced:

H. F. No. 2986, A bill for an act relating to transportation; capital investment; appropriating money for construction at the intersection of marked Trunk Highway 101, U.S. Highway 10, and U.S. Highway 169; authorizing the sale and issuance of trunk highway bonds.

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

Kresha introduced:

H. F. No. 2987, A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for the Camp Ripley/Veterans State Trail; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds.

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

McNamar introduced:

H. F. No. 2988, A bill for an act relating to economic development; appropriating money to the West Central Initiative.

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

Swedzinski; Schomacker; Kiel; Torkelson; Benson, M.; Kresha and Hamilton introduced:

H. F. No. 2989, A bill for an act relating to business organizations; regulating certain filings, recordings, and registrations with the secretary of state; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 49.215, subdivision 3; 270C.63, subdivision 6; 321.0810; 323A.0903; 336A.01, subdivision 16; 336A.08, subdivision 4; 336A.11; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 336A.031; 336A.08, subdivision 3.

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

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Bernardy introduced:

H. F. No. 2990, A bill for an act relating to employees; adding in-laws to the list of relatives allowed to use sick leave benefits; amending Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 181.9413.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Workplace and Regulated Industries.

Falk introduced:

H. F. No. 2991, A bill for an act relating to game and fish; modifying migratory waterfowl and pheasant pictorial stamp purchasing options; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 97A.405, subdivision 2.

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

Falk and Hornstein introduced:

H. F. No. 2992, A bill for an act relating to energy; requiring utility rebate programs for certain thermostats; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 216B.241, by adding a subdivision.

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

Sawatzky introduced:

H. F. No. 2993, A bill for an act relating to economic development; appropriating money to the Southwest Initiative Foundation.

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

Davids introduced:

H. F. No. 2994, A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for the Blufflands State Trail system; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds.

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

Erhardt introduced:

H. F. No. 2995, A bill for an act relating to public safety; towing; clarifying towing order requirements; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 168B.035, subdivision 2.

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

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Atkins introduced:

H. F. No. 2996, A bill for an act relating to insurance; regulating certain coverages; prohibiting certain exclusions in property and casualty policies; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 60A.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy.

Sawatzky, Poppe and Hamilton introduced:

H. F. No. 2997, A bill for an act relating to civil actions; specifying the duty owed by owners of real property to trespassers; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 604A.

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

Sawatzky introduced:

H. F. No. 2998, A bill for an act relating to transportation; highways; appropriating money for segments on marked Trunk Highway 23.

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

Anzelc introduced:

H. F. No. 2999, A bill for an act relating to alcohol; allowing home-brewed products to be shown at public events; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 297G.07, subdivision 1; 340A.301, subdivision 9.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy.

Erickson, R., and Persell introduced:

H. F. No. 3000, A bill for an act relating to economic development; appropriating money to the Northwest Minnesota Foundation.

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

Halverson introduced:

H. F. No. 3001, A bill for an act relating to human services; modifying home and community-based services standards; requiring review of the use of monitoring technology; imposing sanctions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 245A.11, by adding a subdivision; 245A.155, subdivisions 1, 2, 3; 245A.65, subdivision 2; Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, sections 245D.02, by adding a subdivision; 245D.05, subdivisions 1, 1b; 245D.06, subdivision 1; 245D.07, subdivision 2; 245D.071, subdivisions 1, 3, 4, 5; 245D.09, subdivisions 3, 4, 4a, 5; 245D.095, subdivision 3; 245D.22, subdivision 4; 245D.31, subdivisions 3, 4, 5; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 245D.071, subdivision 2.

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

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Winkler introduced:

H. F. No. 3002, A bill for an act relating to witness testimony; providing for manner of child testimony; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 595.

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

Winkler introduced:

H. F. No. 3003, A bill for an act relating to judiciary; requiring judicial training on needs of child witnesses; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 480.30, subdivision 1.

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

Moran introduced:

H. F. No. 3004, A bill for an act relating to higher education; regulating the allocation of costs for postsecondary remedial education; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 135A.

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

Slocum; Benson, J., and Dehn, R., introduced:

H. F. No. 3005, A bill for an act relating to human services; establishing the Healthy Eating, Here at Home program; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 256E.

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

Moran introduced:

H. F. No. 3006, A bill for an act relating to corrections; requiring commissioners of corrections and human services to offer reentry planning services upon discharge to offenders leaving correctional facilities; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 244.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Finance and Policy.

Laine introduced:

H. F. No. 3007, A bill for an act relating to building codes; regulating building permit fees for certain solar energy system installations; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 326B.

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

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Cornish introduced:

H. F. No. 3008, A bill for an act relating to education; requiring notice to be given to enroll in online learning; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 124D.095, subdivision 3.

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

Leidiger introduced:

H. F. No. 3009, A bill for an act relating to state lands; authorizing conveyance of certain tax-forfeited land that borders public water.

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

Isaacson introduced:

H. F. No. 3010, A bill for an act relating to game and fish; modifying muskellunge minimum size limit; requiring rulemaking.

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

Schoen and Zerwas introduced:

H. F. No. 3011, A bill for an act relating to health; amending the responsibility of collection and reporting of prehospital care data; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 13.3806, by adding a subdivision; 144E.31, subdivision 3; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 144; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 144E.123.

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

Morgan introduced:

H. F. No. 3012, A bill for an act relating to judiciary; providing back pay and compensation adjustments to contract court interpreters; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 480.182; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 480.

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

Nelson introduced:

H. F. No. 3013, A bill for an act relating to retirement; general state employees and correctional state employees retirement plans of the Minnesota State Retirement System; modifying employee and employer contribution rates; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 352.04, subdivisions 2, 3; 352.92, subdivisions 1, 2.

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

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Carlson introduced:

H. F. No. 3014, A bill for an act relating to labor; creating the Public Employment Relations Board; authorizing rulemaking; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 179A.03, by adding a subdivision; 179A.04, subdivision 3; 179A.051; 179A.06, by adding a subdivision; 179A.10, subdivision 1; 179A.13; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 179A.

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

Carlson introduced:

H. F. No. 3015, A bill for an act relating to labor; creating the Public Employment Relations Board; authorizing rulemaking; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 179A.03, by adding a subdivision; 179A.04, subdivision 3; 179A.051; 179A.06, by adding a subdivision; 179A.10, subdivision 1; 179A.13; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 179A.

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

Clark introduced:

H. F. No. 3016, A bill for an act relating to commerce; providing that Minnesota-chartered financial institutions are not liable for illegal actions of money transmitters licensed in this state; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 53B.27, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy.

Paymar, Cornish and Lesch introduced:

H. F. No. 3017, A bill for an act relating to public safety; amending and repealing outdated and redundant statutes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 13.823; 15.0591, subdivision 2; 299C.05; 299C.111; 403.025, subdivision 7; 403.05, subdivision 1; 403.08, subdivision 10; 518B.01, subdivision 21; 611A.0311, subdivision 2; 611A.37, subdivision 5; 611A.76; 629.342, subdivision 2; Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, sections 13.82, subdivision 5; 403.11, subdivision 1; 611A.02, subdivisions 2, 3; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 611A; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 237.83, subdivision 4; 299A.63; 299C.01, subdivision 1; 299C.04; 299C.145, subdivision 4; 299C.19; 299C.20; 299C.215; 299C.30; 299C.31; 299C.32; 299C.33; 299C.34; 299C.49; 299F.01, subdivision 1; 299F.04, subdivision 3a; 299F.37; 403.02, subdivision 15; 611A.02, subdivision 1; 611A.0311, subdivision 3; 611A.21; 611A.22; 611A.221; 611A.41; 611A.43; 611A.78.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Finance and Policy.

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REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

AND LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATION

Murphy, E., from the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration, pursuant to rules 1.21 and 3.33, designated the following bills to be placed on the Calendar for the Day for Thursday, March 13, 2014 and established a prefiling requirement for amendments offered to the following bills:

H. F. Nos. 2480, 2647, 2665 and 977.

MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

Schoen moved that the name of Gruenhagen be added as an author on H. F. No. 435. The motion prevailed.

Atkins moved that the names of Lesch and Newton be added as authors on H. F. No. 1066. The motion prevailed.

Morgan moved that the name of Albright be added as an author on H. F. No. 1463. The motion prevailed.

Morgan moved that the name of Isaacson be added as an author on H. F. No. 1866. The motion prevailed.

Liebling moved that the name of Davids be added as an author on H. F. No. 1898. The motion prevailed.

Allen moved that the name of Davnie be added as an author on H. F. No. 1906. The motion prevailed.

Newton moved that the name of Davnie be added as an author on H. F. No. 1917. The motion prevailed.

Hortman moved that the name of Scott be added as an author on H. F. No. 2090. The motion prevailed.

Erhardt moved that the name of Benson, J., be added as an author on H. F. No. 2149. The motion prevailed.

Allen moved that the name of Moran be added as an author on H. F. No. 2248. The motion prevailed.

Erickson, S., moved that the name of Sanders be added as an author on H. F. No. 2270. The motion prevailed.

Lenczewski moved that the name of Slocum be added as an author on H. F. No. 2353. The motion prevailed.

Dettmer moved that his name be stricken as an author on H. F. No. 2363. The motion prevailed.

Liebling moved that the name of Laine be added as an author on H. F. No. 2379. The motion prevailed.

Abeler moved that the name of Kahn be added as an author on H. F. No. 2382. The motion prevailed.

Hortman moved that the name of Rosenthal be added as an author on H. F. No. 2440. The motion prevailed.

Lesch moved that the names of Mariani and Clark be added as authors on H. F. No. 2461. The motion prevailed.

Runbeck moved that the names of Dettmer and Schoen be added as authors on H. F. No. 2528. The motion prevailed.

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Anzelc moved that the names of Albright and Slocum be added as authors on H. F. No. 2551. The motion prevailed.

Mullery moved that the name of Slocum be added as an author on H. F. No. 2558. The motion prevailed.

Sawatzky moved that the names of Slocum and Dorholt be added as authors on H. F. No. 2568. The motion prevailed.

Clark moved that the name of Slocum be added as an author on H. F. No. 2584. The motion prevailed.

Urdahl moved that the name of Isaacson be added as an author on H. F. No. 2589. The motion prevailed.

Bly moved that the names of Fischer, Falk, McNamar and Faust be added as authors on H. F. No. 2619. The motion prevailed.

Norton moved that the name of Hamilton be added as an author on H. F. No. 2650. The motion prevailed.

Mariani moved that the name of Slocum be added as an author on H. F. No. 2679. The motion prevailed.

Isaacson moved that the name of Slocum be added as an author on H. F. No. 2680. The motion prevailed.

Masin moved that the name of Selcer be added as an author on H. F. No. 2751. The motion prevailed.

Masin moved that the name of Selcer be added as an author on H. F. No. 2752. The motion prevailed.

Holberg moved that the name of Selcer be added as an author on H. F. No. 2795. The motion prevailed.

Hansen moved that the name of Selcer be added as an author on H. F. No. 2798. The motion prevailed.

Sundin moved that the name of Selcer be added as an author on H. F. No. 2808. The motion prevailed.

Newton moved that the name of Selcer be added as an author on H. F. No. 2812. The motion prevailed.

Winkler moved that the name of Selcer be added as an author on H. F. No. 2817. The motion prevailed.

Wills moved that the name of Selcer be added as an author on H. F. No. 2819. The motion prevailed.

Masin moved that the name of Selcer be added as an author on H. F. No. 2835. The motion prevailed.

Lenczewski moved that the name of Erhardt be added as an author on H. F. No. 2855. The motion prevailed.

Davnie moved that the name of Clark be added as an author on H. F. No. 2862. The motion prevailed.

Yarusso moved that the names of Mariani; Ward, J.E.; Erickson, R.; Isaacson; Davnie and Bly be added as authors on H. F. No. 2871. The motion prevailed.

Freiberg moved that the names of Lenczewski; Ward, J.A., and Simon be added as authors on H. F. No. 2876. The motion prevailed.

Fritz moved that the name of Slocum be added as an author on H. F. No. 2885. The motion prevailed.

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Simonson moved that the name of Slocum be added as an author on H. F. No. 2910. The motion prevailed.

Davnie moved that the name of Clark be added as an author on H. F. No. 2911. The motion prevailed.

Mariani moved that the name of Slocum be added as an author on H. F. No. 2913. The motion prevailed.

Holberg moved that the name of Garofalo be added as an author on H. F. No. 2927. The motion prevailed.

Liebling moved that the name of Slocum be added as an author on H. F. No. 2932. The motion prevailed.

Slocum moved that the name of Myhra be added as an author on H. F. No. 2942. The motion prevailed.

Liebling moved that the name of Laine be added as an author on H. F. No. 2950. The motion prevailed.

Erickson, S., moved that H. F. No. 2222 be recalled from the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy and be re-referred to the Committee on Jobs and Economic Development Finance and Policy. The motion prevailed.

Anzelc moved that H. F. No. 2889 be recalled from the Committee on Jobs and Economic Development Finance and Policy and be re-referred to the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy. The motion prevailed.

ADJOURNMENT

Murphy, E., moved that when the House adjourns today it adjourn until 3:00 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2014. The motion prevailed.

Murphy, E., moved that the House adjourn. The motion prevailed, and the Speaker declared the House stands adjourned until 3:00 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2014.

Albin A. Mathiowetz, Chief Clerk, House of Representatives

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