Journal of the House - 84th Day - Monday, April 7, 2014

A quorum was present.

Atkins was excused.

Mack was excused until 3:30 p.m. Hilstrom and Mariani were excused until 4:45 p.m.

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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PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

The following communication was received:

STATE OF MINNESOTA

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

SAINT PAUL 55155

April 3, 2014

The Honorable Paul Thissen

Speaker of the House of Representatives

The State of Minnesota

Dear Speaker Thissen:

I respectfully request the opportunity to address a joint meeting of the Session of the 88th Minnesota State Legislature on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of presenting my State of the State message.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Mark Dayton

Governor

Murphy, E., moved that the House accede to the request of the Governor for a Joint Convention to hear the State of the State message of the Governor at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 23, 2014; that the Chief Clerk be instructed to invite the Senate to meet in Joint Convention at 6:45 p.m.; that the Governor be advised accordingly; and that the Speaker appoint a committee of five members of the House of Representatives to act with a similar committee to be appointed by the Senate to escort the Governor to the Joint Convention. The motion prevailed.

ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER

The Speaker announced the appointment of the following members of the House to the committee to escort the Governor to the Joint Convention on Wednesday, April 23, 2014:

McNamar, Savick, Yarusso, Gruenhagen and Erickson, S.

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INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS

The following House Files were introduced:

Woodard introduced:

H. F. No. 3343, A bill for an act relating to occupations; allowing an individual to pursue a lawful occupation based on meeting requirements needed to protect consumers; recognizing private certification organizations; specifying requirements for private certification organizations; allowing for use of factors in addition to personal qualifications; authorizing rulemaking; creating civil and criminal penalties; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 213.

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

Dean, M., introduced:

H. F. No. 3344, A bill for an act relating to human services; reimbursing the health care access fund for past transfers and appropriations related to expansions of medical assistance eligibility.

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

Murphy, E., moved that the House recess subject to the call of the Chair. The motion prevailed.

RECESS

RECONVENED

The House reconvened and was called to order by the Speaker.

Pelowski was excused between the hours of 2:55 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

CALENDAR FOR THE DAY

S. F. No. 1737, A bill for an act relating to state government; requiring continued employer insurance contributions for certain former state employees; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 43A.

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

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The question was taken on the passage of the bill and the roll was called. There were 129 yeas and 0 nays as follows:

Those who voted in the affirmative were:

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.

Kiel moved to amend H. F. No. 3072, as amended, as follows:

Page 1, after line 12, insert:

"Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 168.021, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. Disability plates; application. (a) When a motor vehicle registered under section 168.017, a motorcycle ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 19~~, a one-ton pickup truck ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 21b~~, or a self-propelled recreational vehicle ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 27,~~ is owned or

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primarily operated by a permanently physically disabled person or a custodial parent or guardian of a permanently physically disabled minor, the owner may apply for and secure from the commissioner (1) immediately, a temporary permit valid for 30 days if the applicant is eligible for the disability plates issued under this section and (2) two disability plates with attached emblems, one plate to be attached to the front, and one to the rear of the motor vehicle, truck, or recreational vehicle, or, in the case of a motorcycle, one disability plate the same size as a regular motorcycle plate.

(b) The commissioner shall not issue more than one plate to the owner of a motorcycle and not more than one set of plates to any owner of another vehicle described in paragraph (a) at the same time unless the state Council on Disability approves the issuance of a second plate or set of plates to an owner.

(c) When the owner first applies for the disability plate or plates, the owner must submit a medical statement in a format approved by the commissioner under section 169.345, or proof of physical disability provided for in that section.

(d) No medical statement or proof of disability is required when an owner applies for a plate or plates for one or more vehicles listed in paragraph (a) that are specially modified for and used exclusively by permanently physically disabled persons.

(e) The owner of a vehicle listed in paragraph (a) may apply for and secure (i) immediately, a permit valid for 30 days, if the applicant is eligible to receive the disability plate or plates issued under this section, and (ii) a disability plate or plates for the vehicle if:

(1) the owner employs a permanently physically disabled person who would qualify for the disability plate or plates under this section; and

(2) the owner furnishes the motor vehicle to the physically disabled person for the exclusive use of that person in the course of employment."

Page 5, after line 20, insert:

"Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 168.12, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. Plates; design, visibility, periods of issuance. (a) The commissioner, upon approval and payment, shall issue to the applicant the plates required by this chapter, bearing the state name and an assigned vehicle registration number. The number assigned by the commissioner may be a combination of a letter or sign with figures. The color of the plates and the color of the abbreviation of the state name and the number assigned must be in marked contrast. The plates must be lettered, spaced, or distinguished to suitably indicate the registration of the vehicle according to the rules of the commissioner.

(b) When a vehicle is registered on the basis of total gross weight, the plates issued must clearly indicate by letters or other suitable insignia the maximum gross weight for which the tax has been paid.

(c) Plates issued to a noncommercial vehicle ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 21a,~~ must bear the inscription "noncommercial" unless the vehicle is displaying a special plate authorized and issued under this chapter.

(d) A one-ton pickup truck~~, as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 21b,~~ that is used for commercial purposes and is subject to section 168.185, is eligible to display special plates as authorized and issued under this chapter.

(e) The plates must be so treated as to be at least 100 times brighter than the conventional painted number plates. When properly mounted on an unlighted vehicle, the plates, when viewed from a vehicle equipped with standard headlights, must be visible for a distance of not less than 1,500 feet and readable for a distance of not less than 110 feet.

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(f) The commissioner shall issue plates for the following periods:

(1) New plates issued pursuant to section 168.012, subdivision 1, must be issued to a vehicle for as long as the vehicle is owned by the exempt agency and the plate shall not be transferable from one vehicle to another but the plate may be transferred with the vehicle from one tax-exempt agency to another.

(2) Plates issued for passenger automobiles must be issued for a seven-year period. All plates issued under this paragraph must be replaced if they are seven years old or older at the time of registration renewal or will become so during the registration period.

(3) Plates issued under sections 168.053 and 168.27, subdivisions 16 and 17, must be for a seven-year period.

(4) Plates issued under subdivisions 2c and 2d and section 168.123 must be issued for the life of the veteran under section 169.79.

(5) Plates for any vehicle not specified in clauses (1) to (3) must be issued for the life of the vehicle.

(g) In a year in which plates are not issued, the commissioner shall issue for each registration a sticker to designate the year of registration. This sticker must show the year or years for which the sticker is issued, and is valid only for that period. The plates and stickers issued for a vehicle may not be transferred to another vehicle during the period for which the sticker is issued, except when issued for a vehicle registered under section 168.187.

(h) Despite any other provision of this subdivision, plates issued to a vehicle used for behind-the-wheel instruction in a driver education course in a public school may be transferred to another vehicle used for the same purpose without payment of any additional fee. The public school shall notify the commissioner of each transfer of plates under this paragraph. The commissioner may prescribe a format for notification.

Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 168.12, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2. Amateur radio licensee; special plates, rules. (a) The commissioner shall issue amateur radio plates to an applicant who:

(1) is an owner of a passenger automobile or recreational ~~motor~~ vehicle ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivisions 24 and 27~~;

(2) is a resident of this state;

(3) holds an official amateur radio station license or a citizens radio service class D license, in good standing, issued by the Federal Communications Commission;

(4) pays the registration tax required under section 168.013;

(5) pays a fee of $10 for each set of special plates and any other fees required by this chapter; and

(6) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles and licensing of drivers;

(b) In lieu of the registration number required for identification under subdivision 1, the plates must indicate the official amateur call letters of the applicant, as assigned by the Federal Communications Commission, and the words "AMATEUR RADIO."

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(c) This provision for the issue of special plates applies only if the applicant's motor vehicle is already registered in Minnesota so that the applicant has valid regular Minnesota plates issued for that motor vehicle under which to operate it during the time that it will take to have the necessary special plates made.

(d) If owning more than one motor vehicle of the type specified in this subdivision, the applicant may apply for special plates for each motor vehicle and, if each application complies with this subdivision, the commissioner shall furnish the applicant with the special plates, indicating the official amateur call letters and other distinguishing information as the commissioner considers necessary, for each of the motor vehicles.

(e) The commissioner may make reasonable rules governing the use of the special plates as will assure the full compliance by the owner of the special plates, with all existing laws governing the registration of motor vehicles and the transfer and use of the plates.

(f) Despite any contrary provision of subdivision 1, the special plates issued under this subdivision may be transferred by an owner to another motor vehicle listed in paragraph (a) and registered to the same owner, upon the payment of a fee of $5. The commissioner must be notified before the transfer and may prescribe a format for the notification.

Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 168.12, subdivision 2b, is amended to read:

Subd. 2b. Firefighters; special plates, rules. (a) The commissioner shall issue special plates, or a single license plate in the case of a motorcycle plate, to any applicant who:

(1) is a member of a fire department receiving state aid under chapter 69, has a letter from the fire chief, and is an owner of a passenger automobile ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 24~~, a one-ton pickup truck ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 21b~~, or a motorcycle ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 19~~;

(2) pays a fee of $10 and any other fees required by this chapter;

(3) pays the registration tax required by this chapter for the motor vehicle; and

(4) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles and licensing of drivers.

(b) In lieu of the identification required under subdivision 1, the special plates must bear an emblem of a Maltese Cross together with any numbers or characters prescribed by the commissioner.

(c) Special plates issued under this subdivision may only be used during the period that the owner of the motor vehicle is a member of a fire department as specified in this subdivision. When the individual to whom the special plates were issued is no longer a member of a fire department or when the motor vehicle ownership is transferred, the owner shall remove the special plates from the motor vehicle. If the commissioner receives written notification that an individual is no longer qualified for these special plates, the commissioner shall invalidate the plates and notify the individual of this action. The individual may retain the plate only upon demonstrating compliance with the qualifications of this subdivision. Upon removal or invalidation of the special plates, or special motorcycle plate, either the owner or purchaser of the motor vehicle shall obtain regular plates or a regular motorcycle plate for the proper registration classification for the motor vehicle.

(d) A special motorcycle license plate issued under this subdivision must be the same size as a standard motorcycle license plate.

(e) Upon payment of a fee of $5, plates issued under this subdivision for a passenger automobile or truck may be transferred to another passenger automobile or truck owned or jointly owned by the person to whom the plates were issued. On payment of a fee of $5, a plate issued under this subdivision for a motorcycle may be transferred to another motorcycle owned or jointly owned by the person to whom the plate was issued.

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(f) The commissioner may adopt rules under the Administrative Procedure Act, sections 14.001 to 14.69, to govern the issuance and use of the special plates authorized in this subdivision.

Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 168.12, subdivision 2c, is amended to read:

Subd. 2c. National Guard; special plates, rules. (a) The commissioner shall issue special plates to any applicant who:

(1) is a regularly enlisted, commissioned, or retired member of the Minnesota National Guard, other than an inactive member who is not a retired member, and is an owner of a passenger automobile ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 24~~;

(2) pays a fee of $10 and any other fees required by this chapter;

(3) pays the registration tax required by this chapter; and

(4) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles and licensing of drivers.

(b) The adjutant general shall design the emblem for these special plates subject to the approval of the commissioner.

(c) Special plates issued under this subdivision may only be used during the period that the owner of the motor vehicle is an active or retired member of the Minnesota National Guard as specified in this subdivision. When the individual to whom the special plates were issued is no longer an active or retired member of the Minnesota National Guard, the special plates must be removed from the vehicle by the owner. If the commissioner receives written notification that an individual is no longer qualified for these special plates, the commissioner shall invalidate the plates and notify the individual of this action. The individual may retain the plate only upon demonstrating compliance with the qualifications of this subdivision. Upon removal or invalidation of the special plates, either the owner or purchaser of the motor vehicle shall obtain regular plates for the motor vehicle.

(d) While the person is an active or retired member of the Minnesota National Guard, plates issued pursuant to this subdivision may be transferred to another motor vehicle owned by that individual upon payment of a fee of $5.

(e) For purposes of this subdivision, "retired member" means an individual placed on the roll of retired officers or roll of retired enlisted members in the Office of the Adjutant General under section 192.18 and who is not deceased.

(f) The commissioner may adopt rules under the Administrative Procedure Act to govern the issuance and use of the special plates authorized by this subdivision.

Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 168.12, subdivision 2d, is amended to read:

Subd. 2d. Ready Reserve; special plates, rules. (a) The commissioner shall issue special plates to an applicant who:

(1) is not eligible for special National Guard plates under subdivision 2c, is a member of the United States armed forces ready reserve as described in United States Code, title 10, section 10142 or 10143, or a retired reserve as described in United States Code, title 10, section 10154, and is an owner of a passenger automobile ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 24~~;

(2) pays a fee of $10 and any other fees required by this chapter;

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(3) pays the registration tax required by this chapter; and

(4) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles and licensing of drivers.

(b) The commissioner of veterans affairs shall design the emblem for these special plates subject to the approval of the commissioner.

(c) Special plates issued under this subdivision may only be used during the period that the owner of the motor vehicle is a member of the ready reserve. When the owner is no longer a member, the special plates must be removed from the motor vehicle by the owner. If the commissioner receives written notification that an individual is no longer qualified for these special plates, the commissioner shall invalidate the plates and notify the individual of this action. The individual may retain the plate only upon demonstrating compliance with the qualifications of this subdivision. On removal or invalidation of the special plates, either the owner or purchaser of the motor vehicle shall obtain regular plates for the motor vehicle. While the owner is a member of the ready reserve, plates issued under this subdivision may be transferred to another motor vehicle owned by that individual on paying a fee of $5.

(d) The commissioner may adopt rules under the Administrative Procedure Act to govern the issuance and use of the special plates authorized by this subdivision.

Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 168.12, subdivision 2e, is amended to read:

Subd. 2e. Volunteer ambulance attendants; special plates. (a) The commissioner shall issue special license plates to an applicant who:

(1) is a volunteer ambulance attendant as defined in section 144E.001, subdivision 15, and owns a motor vehicle taxed as a passenger automobile ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 24~~;

(2) pays the registration tax required by this chapter for the motor vehicle;

(3) pays a fee of $10 and any other fees required by this chapter; and

(4) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles and licensing of drivers.

(b) An individual may use special plates issued under this subdivision only during the period that the individual is a volunteer ambulance attendant. When the individual to whom the special plates were issued ceases to be a volunteer ambulance attendant, the individual shall remove each set of special plates issued. If the commissioner receives written notification that an individual is no longer qualified for these special plates, the commissioner shall invalidate the plates and notify the individual of this action. The individual may retain the plate only upon demonstrating compliance with the qualifications of this subdivision. When ownership of the motor vehicle is transferred, the individual shall remove the special plates from that motor vehicle. On removal or invalidation of the special plates, the owner or purchaser of the motor vehicle shall obtain regular plates for the motor vehicle. Special plates issued under this subdivision may be transferred to another motor vehicle owned by the volunteer ambulance attendant on payment of a fee of $5.

(c) The commissioner may adopt rules governing the design, issuance, and sale of the special plates authorized by this subdivision.

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Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 168.123, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. General requirements; fees. (a) On payment of a fee of $10 for each set of two plates, or for a single plate in the case of a motorcycle plate, payment of the registration tax required by law, and compliance with other applicable laws relating to vehicle registration and licensing, as applicable, the commissioner shall issue:

(1) special veteran's plates to an applicant who served in the active military service in a branch of the armed forces of the United States or of a nation or society allied with the United States in conducting a foreign war, was discharged under honorable conditions, and is a registered owner of a passenger automobile ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 24~~, recreational motor vehicle ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 27~~, or one-ton pickup truck ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 21b~~, but which is not a commercial motor vehicle as defined in section 169.011, subdivision 16; or

(2) a veteran's special motorcycle plate as described in subdivision 2, paragraph (a), (f), (h), (i), or (j), or another special plate designed by the commissioner to an applicant who is a registered owner of a motorcycle ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 19,~~ and meets the criteria listed in this paragraph and in subdivision 2, paragraph (a), (f), (h), (i), or (j). Plates issued under this clause must be the same size as regular motorcycle plates. Special motorcycle license plates issued under this clause are not subject to section 168.1293.

(b) The additional fee of $10 is payable for each set of veteran's plates, is payable only when the plates are issued, and is not payable in a year in which stickers are issued instead of plates.

(c) The veteran must have a certified copy of the veteran's discharge papers, indicating character of discharge, at the time of application. If an applicant served in the active military service in a branch of the armed forces of a nation or society allied with the United States in conducting a foreign war and is unable to obtain a record of that service and discharge status, the commissioner of veterans affairs may certify the applicant as qualified for the veterans' plates provided under this section.

Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 168.1235, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. General requirements; fees. (a) The commissioner shall issue a special plate emblem for each plate to an applicant who:

(1) is a member of a congressionally chartered veterans service organization and is a registered owner of a passenger automobile ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 24~~, pickup truck ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 26~~, van ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 40~~, or self-propelled recreational vehicle ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 27~~;

(2) pays the registration tax required by law;

(3) pays a fee of $10 for each set of two plates, and any other fees required by this chapter; and

(4) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles and licensing of drivers.

(b) The additional fee of $10 is payable at the time of initial application for the special plate emblem and when the plates must be replaced or renewed. An applicant must not be issued more than two sets of special plate emblems for motor vehicles listed in paragraph (a) and registered to the applicant.

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Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 168.124, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. Issuance and design. (a) The commissioner shall issue special plates bearing the inscription "MEDAL OF HONOR" to an applicant who:

(1) is a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor;

(2) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 24~~, motorcycle ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 19~~, or recreational motor vehicle ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 27~~; and

(3) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles and licensing of drivers.

(b) The special plates must be of a design and size determined by the commissioner. Only one set of plates, or a single plate in the case of a motorcycle, bearing the inscription "MEDAL OF HONOR" may be issued for each qualified applicant.

Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 168.125, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. Issuance and design. (a) The commissioner shall issue special plates bearing the inscription "EX-POW" to any applicant who:

(1) is both a former prisoner of war and a registered owner of a passenger automobile ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 24~~, motorcycle ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 19~~, or recreational motor vehicle ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 27~~; and

(2) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles and licensing of drivers.

(b) The special plates must be of a design and size to be determined by the commissioner. Only one set of plates, or a single plate in the case of a motorcycle, bearing the "EX-POW" inscription may be issued for each qualified applicant.

Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 168.1253, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) The terms used in this section have the meanings given them in this subdivision.

(b) "Active service" has the meaning given in section 190.05, subdivision 5.

(c) "Eligible person" means a surviving spouse, parent or legal guardian, child, or sibling of a person who has died while serving honorably in active service. For the purposes of this section, an eligibility relationship may be established by birth or adoption.

(d) "Motor vehicle" means a vehicle for personal use, not used for commercial purposes, and may include a passenger automobile ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 24~~, motorcycle ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 19~~, recreational vehicle ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 27~~, pickup truck ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 26~~, or van ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 40~~.

Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 168.129, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. General requirements and procedures. The commissioner shall issue special collegiate plates to an applicant who:

(1) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 24~~;

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(2) pays a fee as specified in section 168.12, subdivision 5, to cover the costs of handling and manufacturing the plates;

(3) pays the registration tax required under section 168.013;

(4) pays the fees required under this chapter;

(5) contributes at least $25 annually to the scholarship account established in subdivision 6; and

(6) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles and licensing of drivers.

Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 168.1296, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. General requirements and procedures. (a) The commissioner shall issue critical habitat plates to an applicant who:

(1) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 24,~~ or recreational vehicle ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 27~~;

(2) pays a fee of $10 to cover the costs of handling and manufacturing the plates;

(3) pays the registration tax required under section 168.013;

(4) pays the fees required under this chapter;

(5) contributes a minimum of $30 annually to the Minnesota critical habitat private sector matching account established in section 84.943; and

(6) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles and licensing of drivers.

(b) The critical habitat plate application must indicate that the annual contribution specified under paragraph (a), clause (5), is a minimum contribution to receive the plate and that the applicant may make an additional contribution to the account.

(c) Owners of recreational vehicles under paragraph (a), clause (1), are eligible only for special critical habitat license plates for which the designs are selected under subdivision 2, on or after January 1, 2006.

(d) Special critical habitat license plates, the designs for which are selected under subdivision 2, on or after January 1, 2006, may be personalized according to section 168.12, subdivision 2a.

Sec. 17. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 168.1298, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. General requirements and procedures. (a) The commissioner shall issue special "Support Our Troops" license plates to an applicant who:

(1) is an owner of a passenger automobile ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 24~~, one-ton pickup truck ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 21b~~, recreational vehicle ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 27~~, or motorcycle ~~as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 19~~;

(2) pays a fee of $10 to cover the costs of handling and manufacturing the plates;

(3) pays the registration tax required under section 168.013;

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(4) pays the fees required under this chapter;

(5) contributes a minimum of $30 annually to the Minnesota "Support Our Troops" account established in section 190.19; and

(6) complies with laws and rules governing registration and licensing of vehicles and drivers.

(b) The license application under this section must indicate that the annual contribution specified under paragraph (a), clause (5), is a minimum contribution to receive the plates and that the applicant may make an additional contribution to the account."

Renumber the sections in sequence and correct the internal references

Amend the title accordingly

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.

Nornes moved to amend H. F. No. 3072, as amended, as follows:

Page 7, after line 12, insert:

"Sec. 6. Laws 2009, chapter 158, section 10, as amended by Laws 2012, chapter 287, article 3, section 56, is amended to read:

Sec. 10. EFFECTIVE DATE.

Sections 2 and 3 are effective August 1, 2009~~, and the amendments made in sections 2 and 3 to Minnesota Statutes, sections 169.011 and 169.045, expire July 31, 2014~~.

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

Page 7, line 13, delete "6" and insert "7"

Amend the title as follows:

Page 1, line 5, after "changes;" insert "eliminating a sunset;"

Correct the title numbers accordingly

A roll call was requested and properly seconded.

The question was taken on the Nornes amendment and the roll was called. There were 67 yeas and 64 nays as follows:

Those who voted in the affirmative were:

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted.

Leidiger moved to amend H. F. No. 3014, the second engrossment, as amended, as follows:

Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

"Section 1. [179A.041] COMMISSIONER OF MEDIATION SERVICES AUTHORITY.

The commissioner of mediation services may investigate charges of unfair labor practices under this chapter, and if the commissioner determines that a party has engaged in an unfair labor practice may issue a corrective order."

Amend the title accordingly

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted.

Quam moved to amend H. F. No. 3014, the second engrossment, as amended, as follows:

Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

"Section 1. STUDY.

The commissioner of mediation services must report to the legislature by January 15, 2015, on potential advantages and disadvantages of creating a multi-member agency in the executive branch to consider and decide unfair labor practice charges under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 179A, the Public Employment Labor Relations Act. The commissioner must evaluate methods used in other states to consider unfair labor practice charges. In doing the study, the commissioner must consult with representatives of public employees, local government officials, local chambers of commerce, state agencies, and other interested persons."

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Renumber the sections in sequence and correct the internal references

Amend the title accordingly

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted.

Carlson moved to amend H. F. No. 3014, the second engrossment, as amended, as follows:

Page 14, delete lines 2 and 3 and insert:

"Sections 1 to 3 and 6 to 11 are effective July 1, 2015. Sections 4, 5, and 12 are effective July 1, 2014."

Carlson moved to amend his amendment to H. F. No. 3014, the second engrossment, as amended, as follows:

Page 1, after line 1, insert:

"Page 9, line 8, delete everything after the period and insert "Unless after the investigation the board finds that the charge has no reasonable basis in law or fact,"

Page 9, line 9, delete "involves a material issue of law or fact,"

Page 10, line 8, delete "and to take action to effectuate the" and insert "and ordering any appropriate relief to effectuate the policies of this section, including but not limited to reinstatement, back pay, and any other remedies that make a charging party whole."

Page 10, delete line 9

Page 10, line 10, delete everything before "If"

Page 11, delete lines 20 and 21"

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

Quam moved to amend the Carlson amendment, as amended, to H. F. No. 3014, the second engrossment, as amended, as follows:

Page 1, after line 1, insert:

"Page 8, after line 2, insert:

"This subdivision does not apply to an unlawful picketing or an unlawful boycott.""

Renumber the sections in sequence and correct the internal references

Amend the title accordingly

The motion did not prevail and the amendment to the amendment, as amended, was not adopted.

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Howe offered an amendment to the Carlson amendment, as amended, to H. F. No. 3014, the second engrossment, as amended.

POINT OF ORDER

Carlson raised a point of order pursuant to rule 3.21 that the Howe amendment to the Carlson amendment, as amended, was not in order. The Speaker ruled the point of order well taken and the Howe amendment to the Carlson amendment, as amended, out of order.

The question recurred on the Carlson amendment, as amended, to H. F. No. 3014, the second engrossment, as amended. The motion prevailed and the amendment, as amended, was adopted.

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, subdivisions 14, 15, 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 third time, as amended, and placed upon its final passage.

The question was taken on the passage of the bill and the roll was called. There were 74 yeas and 59 nays as follows:

Those who voted in the affirmative were: