Journal of the House - 22nd Day - Wednesday, March 4, 2015

A quorum was present.

Albright, Hilstrom, Hoppe, Kahn and Thissen were excused until 6:45 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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REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND DIVISIONS

Loon from the Committee on Education Finance to which was referred:

H. F. No. 72, A bill for an act relating to taxation; individual income; providing that the education expense credit and deduction apply to certain expenditures for prekindergarten expenses; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 290.01, subdivision 19b; 290.0674, subdivision 1.

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

The report was adopted.

Kelly from the Committee on Transportation Policy and Finance to which was referred:

H. F. No. 122, A bill for an act relating to taxation; motor vehicle sales; expanding an exemption for certain motor vehicle purchases by local governments; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 297B.03.

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

The report was adopted.

Dettmer from the Veterans Affairs Division to which was referred:

H. F. No. 243, A bill for an act relating to transportation; establishing purple heart designation on driver's licenses and Minnesota identification cards; providing for state park permits; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 85.053, by adding a subdivision; 171.07, by adding a subdivision.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 1, after line 23, insert:

"(d) The commissioner of public safety is required to issue drivers' licenses and Minnesota identification cards with the Purple Heart designation only after entering a new contract or in coordination with producing a new card design with modifications made as required by law."

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Mining and Outdoor Recreation Policy.

The report was adopted.

Loon from the Committee on Education Finance to which was referred:

H. F. No. 245, A bill for an act relating to taxation; individual income; allowing a tax credit for K-12 teachers who complete a master's degree in a content area directly related to their licensure field; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 290.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

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Page 1, line 12, after the second "a" insert "core"

Page 1, line 13, delete "program" and insert "credit"

Page 1, after line 19, insert:

"(d) "Core content area" means the academic subject of reading, English or language arts, mathematics, science, foreign languages, civics and government, economics, arts, history, or geography."

Page 2, line 2, after "completed" insert "in a core content area"

Page 2, after line 7, insert:

"Subd. 4. Delayed payment of 2015 and 2016 credits. For master's degree programs completed in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2014, and before January 1, 2017, the individual may claim the corresponding credit in the taxable year beginning after December 31, 2016, and before January 1, 2018, but not earlier. Credits claimed for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2014, and before January 1, 2017, are in addition to any credit allowed for the taxable year beginning after December 31, 2016, and before January 1, 2018."

Page 2, line 9, delete "2016" and insert "2014"

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

The report was adopted.

Anderson, S., from the Committee on State Government Finance to which was referred:

H. F. No. 283, A bill for an act relating to the military; designating certain lands around Camp Ripley as sentinel landscape; creating a coordinating committee; requiring a report; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 190.

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

The report was adopted.

Kelly from the Committee on Transportation Policy and Finance to which was referred:

H. F. No. 307, A bill for an act relating to transportation; commerce; providing for proof of insurance in electronic format; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 169.791, subdivision 1.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 2, after line 8, insert:

"Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 169.791, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2. Requirement for driver, whether or not owner. (a) Every driver shall have in possession at all times when operating a vehicle and shall produce on demand of a peace officer proof of insurance in force at the time of the demand covering the vehicle being operated. If the driver does not produce the required proof of insurance upon

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the demand of a peace officer, the driver is guilty of a misdemeanor. A person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor who violates this section within ten years of the first of two prior convictions under this section, section 169.797, or a statute or ordinance in conformity with one of those sections. The same prosecuting authority who is responsible for prosecuting misdemeanor violations of this section is responsible for prosecuting gross misdemeanor violations of this section. A driver who is not the owner of the vehicle may not be convicted under this section unless the driver knew or had reason to know that the owner did not have proof of insurance required by this section, provided that the driver provides the officer with the name and address of the owner at the time of the demand or complies with subdivision 3.

(b) The use of an electronic device to display proof of insurance does not constitute consent for a peace officer to access other contents of the electronic device.

(c) If a person uses an electronic device to display proof of insurance, a peace officer is immune from liability for any damage to the device, unless the peace officer does not exercise due care in handling the device.

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

Amend the title as follows:

Correct the title numbers accordingly

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

The report was adopted.

Cornish from the Committee on Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance to which was referred:

H. F. No. 323, A bill for an act relating to employment; modifying payment of wages and payroll and payroll deductions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 181.06, subdivision 2; 181.101.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

"Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 181.06, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2. Payroll deductions. A written contract may be entered into between an employer and an employee wherein the employee authorizes the employer to make payroll deductions for the purpose of paying union dues, premiums of any life insurance, hospitalization and surgical insurance, group accident and health insurance, group term life insurance, group annuities or contributions to credit unions or a community chest fund, a local arts council, a local science council or a local arts and science council, or Minnesota benefit association, a federally or state registered political action committee, membership dues of a relief association governed by sections 424A.091 to 424A.096 or Laws 2013, chapter 111, article 5, sections 31 to 42, or participation in any employee stock purchase plan or savings plan for periods longer than 60 days, including gopher state bonds established under section 16A.645.

EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective August 1, 2015.

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Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 181.101, is amended to read:

181.101 WAGES; HOW OFTEN PAID.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), every employer must pay all wages earned by an employee at least once every 31 days on a regular payday designated in advance by the employer regardless of whether the employee requests payment at longer intervals. Unless paid earlier, the wages earned during the first half of the first 31-day pay period become due on the first regular payday following the first day of work. If wages earned are not paid, the commissioner of labor and industry or the commissioner's representative may demand payment on behalf of an employee. If payment is not made within ten days of demand, the commissioner may charge and collect the wages earned and a penalty in the amount of the employee's average daily earnings at the rate agreed upon in the contract of employment, not exceeding 15 days in all, for each day beyond the ten-day limit following the demand. Money collected by the commissioner must be paid to the employee concerned. This section does not prevent an employee from prosecuting a claim for wages. This section does not prevent a school district, other public school entity, or other school, as defined under section 120A.22, from paying any wages earned by its employees during a school year on regular paydays in the manner provided by an applicable contract or collective bargaining agreement, or a personnel policy adopted by the governing board. For purposes of this section, "employee" includes a person who performs agricultural labor as defined in section 181.85, subdivision 2. For purposes of this section, wages are earned on the day an employee works.

(b) An employer of a volunteer firefighter, as defined in section 424A.001, subdivision 10, or a volunteer ambulance driver or attendant, must pay all wages earned by the volunteer firefighter or volunteer ambulance driver or attendant at least once every 31 days, unless the employer and the employee mutually agree upon payment at longer intervals.

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

With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance.

The report was adopted.

Loon from the Committee on Education Finance to which was referred:

H. F. No. 359, A bill for an act relating to education; modifying the reading tax credit; amending Laws 2014, chapter 308, article 4, section 22, subdivision 1.

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

The report was adopted.

Erickson from the Committee on Education Innovation Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 394, A bill for an act relating to education; integrating service-learning into Minnesota's education system; establishing an evidence-based service-learning grant program; providing for a task force on teacher preparation and licensure requirements related to service learning; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 124D.50, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 124D.

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

The report was adopted.

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Sanders from the Committee on Government Operations and Elections Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 417, A bill for an act relating to local government; authorizing three-year terms for members of the Houston County Economic Development Authority.

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

The report was adopted.

Gunther from the Committee on Greater Minnesota Economic and Workforce Development Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 438, 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; requiring a report; 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 Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance.

The report was adopted.

Dettmer from the Veterans Affairs Division to which was referred:

H. F. No. 545, A bill for an act relating to higher education; establishing a veterans-to-agriculture pilot program; appropriating money.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 1, line 22, delete "farm business management program" and insert "Southern Minnesota Center of Excellence for Agriculture"

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

The report was adopted.

Scott from the Committee on Civil Law and Data Practices to which was referred:

H. F. No. 546, A bill for an act relating to state government; permitting a government entity to release certain military release forms to another government entity for a limited purpose; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 196.08.

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

The report was adopted.

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Loon from the Committee on Education Finance to which was referred:

H. F. No. 667, A bill for an act relating to taxation; individual income; modifying the K-12 education expense credit; increasing the credit amount and increasing the income phaseout for the credit; adjusting the credit phaseout threshold for inflation; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 290.0674, subdivision 2, by adding a subdivision.

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

The report was adopted.

Erickson from the Committee on Education Innovation Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 733, A bill for an act relating to education; clarifying the referendum revenue authorization for Independent School District No. 761, Owatonna public schools.

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

The report was adopted.

Gunther from the Committee on Greater Minnesota Economic and Workforce Development Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 750, A bill for an act relating to workforce development; providing grants to employers for job training; requiring a report; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 116L.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance.

The report was adopted.

Scott from the Committee on Civil Law and Data Practices to which was referred:

H. F. No. 773, A bill for an act relating to higher education; requiring the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities to disclose certain information related to consultants providing advice or analysis to the board; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 136F.06, subdivision 2.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

"Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 136F.06, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2. Governance authority. (a) The board shall have the authority needed to operate and govern the state colleges and universities unless otherwise directed or prohibited by law. The board is responsible for its operations and necessary decisions unless these are specifically delegated by law to a state department or agency.

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(b) To the extent that the board, chancellor, or other system administrator or official enters a contract or agreement with a professional consultant to provide advice or to analyze matters related to system operations or governance, the following information must be disclosed as provided in this paragraph:

(1) the identity of the consultant;

(2) the terms and conditions of the contract or agreement with the consultant; and

(3) the nature of any resulting advice or analysis provided by the consultant under the contract or agreement.

The disclosure must be posted on the board's Web site no later than 30 days after the contract or agreement is entered, and placed on the agenda for discussion at the next official meeting of the board.

EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment and applies to contracts entered on or after that date."

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

The report was adopted.

Cornish from the Committee on Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance to which was referred:

H. F. No. 783, A bill for an act relating to public safety; expanding fourth-degree assault protections to employees supervising and working directly with mentally ill and dangerous patients; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 609.2231, subdivision 3a.

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

The report was adopted.

Loon from the Committee on Education Finance to which was referred:

H. F. No. 798, A bill for an act relating to taxation; individual income; modifying the K-12 education expense subtraction and credit; extending the credit to tuition; increasing the subtraction and credit amounts; increasing the income phaseout for the credit; adjusting the credit and subtraction amount and credit phaseout threshold for inflation; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 290.01, subdivision 19b; 290.0674, subdivisions 1, 2, by adding a subdivision.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 1, line 20, strike "tuition,"

Page 1, strike lines 21 to 25

Page 2, strike lines 1 to 11

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Page 2, line 12, strike everything before the period and insert "education-related expenses, as defined in section 290.0674, subdivision 1"

Page 6, line 11, after the period, insert "Amounts paid to others for transportation do not include any expense the taxpayer incurred in using the taxpayer's or the qualifying child's vehicle to provide such transportation for a qualifying child."

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

The report was adopted.

Kelly from the Committee on Transportation Policy and Finance to which was referred:

H. F. No. 824, A bill for an act relating to natural resources; providing an exception to public waters work permit requirements for certain road projects; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 103G.245, subdivision 2.

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

The report was adopted.

Erickson from the Committee on Education Innovation Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 887, A bill for an act relating to natural resources; dedicating unclaimed lottery prize money for acquisition of certain school trust lands; providing for condemnation of school trust lands to be acquired; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 94.165, subdivision 2; 349A.08, subdivision 5; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 92.

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

The report was adopted.

Gunther from the Committee on Greater Minnesota Economic and Workforce Development Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 894, A bill for an act relating to taxation; economic development; providing permanent tax reduction authority to border city enterprise zones; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 469.169, by adding a subdivision.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance.

The report was adopted.

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Scott from the Committee on Civil Law and Data Practices to which was referred:

H. F. No. 906, A bill for an act relating to civil actions; modifying certain protections related to public participation in government; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 554.01, subdivision 6; 554.05; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 554; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 604A.34.

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

The report was adopted.

Dettmer from the Veterans Affairs Division to which was referred:

H. F. No. 961, A bill for an act relating to game and fish; allowing residents of Minnesota veterans homes to take antlerless deer without permit; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 97A.465, by adding a subdivision.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Mining and Outdoor Recreation Policy.

The report was adopted.

Dettmer from the Veterans Affairs Division to which was referred:

H. F. No. 1106, A bill for an act relating to state government; requiring the commissioner of administration to ensure that service-disabled, veteran-owned businesses receive a percentage of state procurement; providing bid preferences; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16C.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 1, line 21, delete "and"

Page 1, line 25, delete the period and insert "; and"

Page 1, after line 25, insert:

"(5) is a "small business," as defined in rules adopted for purposes of section 16C.16."

Page 2, line 11, delete "(a) The"

Page 2, delete lines 12 to 17

Page 2, line 18, delete "(b)"

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

The report was adopted.

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Cornish from the Committee on Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance to which was referred:

H. F. No. 1140, A bill for an act relating to public safety; accounting for untested sexual assault test kits; requiring a report.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 1, line 11, delete "and"

Page 1, line 13, delete "or a rape kit in the possession of the bureau that has not undergone" and insert "but has been cleared for testing through the written consent of the victim; and"

Page 1, delete line 14

Page 1, before line 15, insert:

"(6) "victim" has the meaning provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 611A.01, paragraph (b)."

Page 1, line 16, before "forensic" insert "publicly funded" and after "laboratory" insert "that tests rape kits"

Page 1, line 18, after the period, insert "The report must be in a form prescribed by the superintendent."

Page 1, line 19, before "kit" insert "rape" and before the period, insert "and reasons why each untested rape kit was not tested. This report applies only to untested rape kits collected prior to July 1, 2015"

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

The report was adopted.

Erickson from the Committee on Education Innovation Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 1164, A bill for an act relating to transportation; modifying requirements for commercial motor vehicle road test for school bus endorsement; modifying provisions relating to third-party testing for school bus companies; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 171.01, by adding subdivisions; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 171.

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

The report was adopted.

Erickson from the Committee on Education Innovation Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 1217, A bill for an act relating to education; providing for concurrent enrollment; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 120B.13, subdivision 4; 124D.09, subdivisions 5, 8.

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

The report was adopted.

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SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS

H. F. Nos. 417 and 1140 were read for the second time.

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS

The following House Files were introduced:

Lucero, Newberger and Garofalo introduced:

H. F. No. 1400, A bill for an act relating to energy; abolishing prohibition on issuing certificate of need for new nuclear power plant; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 216B.243, subdivision 3b.

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

Erickson introduced:

H. F. No. 1401, A bill for an act relating to education; requiring school districts to unseal expunged criminal records for prospective teachers; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 122A.18, subdivision 8; 123B.03, subdivisions 1, 1a; 609A.03, subdivision 7a.

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

Erickson introduced:

H. F. No. 1402, A bill for an act relating to education; modifying certain school calendar provisions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 120A.40.

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

Erickson and Theis introduced:

H. F. No. 1403, A bill for an act relating to natural resources; allowing a person age 90 or older to take deer without a license; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 97A.451, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Mining and Outdoor Recreation Policy.

Dehn, R., introduced:

H. F. No. 1404, A bill for an act relating to prisoners with mental illness; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 641.15, by adding a subdivision.

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

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Metsa introduced:

H. F. No. 1405, A bill for an act relating to employment; appropriating money for employment support services to persons with mental illness.

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

Hackbarth introduced:

H. F. No. 1406, A bill for an act relating to natural resources; modifying certain authorities; extending expiration of citizen oversight committees; providing for compliance with federal law; modifying enforcement provisions; modifying provisions to take, possess, and transport wild animals; providing for certain licenses; modifying landowner's bill of rights; providing criminal penalties; requiring rulemaking; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 84.027, subdivision 13a; 84.0274, subdivisions 3, 5; 84D.03, subdivision 3; 97A.045, subdivision 11; 97A.055, subdivision 4b; 97A.057, subdivision 1; 97A.211, subdivisions 1, 2; 97A.255, subdivision 4; 97A.425, subdivisions 1, 2; 97A.435, subdivision 4; 97A.475, subdivision 21, by adding a subdivision; 97B.001, subdivision 7; 97B.081, subdivision 3; 97B.085, subdivision 2; 97B.668; 97B.701, by adding a subdivision; 97B.905, subdivision 1; 97B.931, subdivision 2; 97C.005, subdivision 3; 97C.301, by adding a subdivision; 97C.345, by adding a subdivision; 97C.501, subdivision 2; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 97A; 97B; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 97A.475, subdivision 25; 97B.905, subdivision 3; Minnesota Rules, part 6264.0400, subparts 27, 28.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Mining and Outdoor Recreation Policy.

Hackbarth introduced:

H. F. No. 1407, A bill for an act relating to taxation; property; providing that wine produced by a farm winery is an agricultural product for property tax classification purposes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 273.13, subdivision 23.

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

O'Driscoll, Hoppe and Atkins introduced:

H. F. No. 1408, A bill for an act relating to construction codes; modifying water conditioning installation requirements; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 326B.50, subdivisions 3, 4, by adding subdivisions; 326B.55; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 326B.

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

Mullery introduced:

H. F. No. 1409, A bill for an act relating to education; appropriating money for the Northside Achievement Zone program.

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

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Dill, Fabian, Anzelc, Lueck, Persell and Kiel introduced:

H. F. No. 1410, A bill for an act relating to taxation; Sustainable Forest Incentive Act; transferring powers from the commissioner of revenue to the commissioner of natural resources; providing rules for transfer of ownership; providing additional eligibility, certification, and notification requirements; making clarifying changes; repealing obsolete provisions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 290C.01; 290C.02, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 7; 290C.03; 290C.05; 290C.08; 290C.09; 290C.10; 290C.11; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 290C; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 290C.02, subdivisions 5, 9; 290C.06.

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

Hornstein introduced:

H. F. No. 1411, A bill for an act relating to metropolitan government; establishing a task force to study and make recommendations on metropolitan governance.

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

Hornstein introduced:

H. F. No. 1412, A bill for an act relating to environment; modifying electronic waste management provisions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 115A.1310, subdivisions 4, 7, 14, 15, 20, by adding subdivisions; 115A.1312; 115A.1314; 115A.1316; 115A.1318; 115A.1320; 115A.1322; 115A.1323; 115A.1328; 115A.9565; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 115A.1310, subdivisions 8, 12.

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

Johnson, C., and Considine introduced:

H. F. No. 1413, A bill for an act relating to taxation; sales and use; modifying the local sales tax authorities for the cities of Mankato and North Mankato; amending Laws 1991, chapter 291, article 8, section 27, subdivisions 3, as amended, 4, as amended, 5, 6; Laws 2008, chapter 366, article 7, section 20.

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

Hancock and Miller introduced:

H. F. No. 1414, A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for veterans homes in Montevideo and Bemidji; allowing for nonstate contributions; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds.

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

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Torkelson introduced:

H. F. No. 1415, A bill for an act relating to transportation; modifying particular use access to certain roadways; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 160.18, subdivision 3.

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

Smith, O'Neill, Albright, Baker, Applebaum and Rosenthal introduced:

H. F. No. 1416, A bill for an act relating to economic development; reducing the unemployment insurance employer tax rate under certain conditions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 268.035, subdivision 24; 268.051, subdivision 2, by adding a subdivision.

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

Kahn; Murphy, E.; Hornstein and Freiberg introduced:

H. F. No. 1417, A bill for an act relating to state government; appropriating money for African culture, heritage, and arts grants through the Minnesota Humanities Center.

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

Murphy, M.; Carlson; Clark; Metsa; Murphy, E., and Dehn, R., introduced:

H. F. No. 1418, A bill for an act relating to state government; expanding duties and powers of the Council on Black Minnesotans; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 3.9225.

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

Garofalo, O'Neill and Pelowski introduced:

H. F. No. 1419, A bill for an act relating to employment; eliminating the minimum wage inflation escalator; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 177.24, subdivision 1.

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

Metsa, Melin, Newberger and Simonson introduced:

H. F. No. 1420, A bill for an act relating to energy; providing factors to be considered in approving solar photovoltaic modules for a public utility solar project; appropriating money.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Veterans Affairs Division.

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Swedzinski introduced:

H. F. No. 1421, A bill for an act relating to energy; allowing inclusion of supply-side savings in meeting conservation improvement goals; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 216B.241, subdivisions 1, 1c, 10.

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

Swedzinski introduced:

H. F. No. 1422, A bill for an act relating to transportation; providing that bus driver is not subject to seat belt fines arising out of violations by certain passengers; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 169.686, subdivision 1.

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

Petersburg; Anderson, M.; Anderson, S.; Koznick; Simonson and Isaacson introduced:

H. F. No. 1423, A bill for an act relating to taxes; motor fuels and sales and use; exempting special fuels for certain off-road uses; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 296A.16, subdivision 2; 297A.68, subdivision 19.

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

McNamara and Marquart introduced:

H. F. No. 1424, A bill for an act relating to employment; modifying prevailing hours of labor requirements; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 177.42, subdivision 4.

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

Daniels; Norton; Bly; Zerwas; Barrett; Franson; Rosenthal; Anderson, P.; Isaacson; Applebaum; Smith; Simonson and Fenton introduced:

H. F. No. 1425, A bill for an act relating to employment; creating a pilot program to provide, repair, and maintain motor vehicles for commuting to work; appropriating money.

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

Isaacson, Gunther, O'Neill, Schomacker, Mahoney, Barrett, Swedzinski, Heintzeman and Lien introduced:

H. F. No. 1426, A bill for an act relating to workforce development; economic development; providing for customized training for skilled manufacturing industries; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 116L.

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

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Daniels introduced:

H. F. No. 1427, A bill for an act relating to local government; changing the meeting requirement for the District 1 Hospital Board; amending Laws 1963, chapter 118, section 4, as amended.

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

Moran, Barrett, Davnie, Nornes and Urdahl introduced:

H. F. No. 1428, A bill for an act relating to education; qualifying certain homeless children for early educational services; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 125A.02, subdivision 1a.

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

Dill introduced:

H. F. No. 1429, A bill for an act relating to state lands; providing for public and private sales of certain state land.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Mining and Outdoor Recreation Policy.

Dill introduced:

H. F. No. 1430, A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for the International Wolf Center in Ely; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds.

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

Swedzinski introduced:

H. F. No. 1431, A bill for an act relating to education; creating choice scholarships for students who have dropped out of high school; authorizing rulemaking; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 124D.

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

Green, Scott, Sundin, Cornish and Schoen introduced:

H. F. No. 1432, A bill for an act relating to public safety; requiring the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to do background checks at the request of Indian tribes; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 299C.

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

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Hilstrom and Cornish introduced:

H. F. No. 1433, A bill for an act relating to public safety; prohibiting the creation of a video record in restrooms, locker rooms, and changing rooms; requiring predatory offender registration; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 243.166, subdivision 1b; 609.746, by adding a subdivision.

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

Anderson, M.; Dill; Cornish; Metsa; Swedzinski; Rarick; Anzelc; Fabian; Gunther; Baker; Franson; Newberger; Scott; Albright; Nash; Howe; Drazkowski; Gruenhagen; Lucero; Johnson, B.; Schomacker; Loonan and Poppe introduced:

H. F. No. 1434, A bill for an act relating to firearms; repealing prohibitions on the possession and use of suppressors; requiring chief law enforcement officers to complete federal certifications relating to suppressors in a timely manner; providing for an appeal process for denial of certification; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 97B.031, subdivision 4; 609.66, subdivision 1a, by adding a subdivision; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 609.66, subdivision 1h.

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

Anzelc introduced:

H. F. No. 1435, A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for renovation of the Itasca Recreation Association Civic Center in Grand Rapids; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds.

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

Quam; Drazkowski; Wills; Newberger; Johnson, B.; Anderson, M.; Erickson and Gruenhagen introduced:

H. F. No. 1436, A bill for an act relating to education; establishing basic needs revenue; reserving revenue for essential uses identified by school boards; providing limited-term relief from state mandates.

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

Hamilton introduced:

H. F. No. 1437, A bill for an act relating to state government; appropriating money for agriculture, animal health, and agricultural utilization research; providing retail food establishment and food handler license fees; making policy and technical changes to various agricultural related provisions, including provisions related to pesticide control, plant protection, nursery law, seeds, food handlers, food, farmland, farming, and loans; establishing the farm opportunity loan program; modifying fees and surcharges; creating accounts; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 13.643, subdivision 1; 18B.01, subdivisions 28, 29; 18B.32, subdivision 1; 18B.33, subdivision 1; 18B.34, subdivision 1; 18C.425, subdivision 6; 18G.10, subdivisions 3, 4, 5; 18H.02, subdivision 20, by adding subdivisions; 18H.06, subdivision 2; 18H.07; 21.81, by adding subdivisions; 21.82,

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subdivisions 2, 4; 21.85, subdivision 2, by adding a subdivision; 21.89, subdivision 2; 21.891, subdivisions 2, 5; 25.39, subdivision 1; 28A.03, by adding subdivisions; 28A.08, subdivision 1, by adding subdivisions; 28A.082, subdivision 1; 31.39, subdivision 1; 32.394, subdivisions 8, 8b; 41B.03, subdivision 6, by adding a subdivision; 41B.04, subdivision 17; 41B.043, subdivision 3; 41B.045, subdivisions 3, 4; 41B.046, subdivision 5; 41B.047, subdivisions 1, 4; 41B.048, subdivision 6; 41B.049, subdivision 4; 41B.055, subdivision 3; 41B.056, subdivision 2; 41B.06; 500.24, subdivision 4; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 15; 41B; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 17.115; 28A.08, subdivision 3; 41A.12, subdivision 4.

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

Hamilton and Schomacker introduced:

H. F. No. 1438, A bill for an act relating to economic development; Lewis and Clark Regional Water System Project; modifying debt service aid formula and reinstating local taxing authority; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 469.194, subdivision 1; 477A.20; Laws 2014, chapter 308, article 7, section 7.

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

Loeffler introduced:

H. F. No. 1439, A bill for an act relating to human services; increasing medical assistance reimbursement rate for critical access mental health services; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.763.

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

Schultz, Loeffler, Liebling and Zerwas introduced:

H. F. No. 1440, A bill for an act relating to insurance; expanding health insurance coverage for hearing aids; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 62Q.675.

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

Loeffler introduced:

H. F. No. 1441, A bill for an act relating to human services; providing for a rate increase for certain providers; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 256B.0625, subdivision 38; 256B.763.

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

Howe introduced:

H. F. No. 1442, A bill for an act relating to clean water; appropriating money for a grant for water treatment equipment.

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

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Mack, Zerwas, Liebling and Loeffler introduced:

H. F. No. 1443, A bill for an act relating to human services; simplifying the treatment of income for public assistance programs; simplifying requirements for reporting income and changes and for correcting overpayments and underpayments; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 119B.011, subdivision 15; 119B.025, subdivision 1; 119B.035, subdivision 4; 119B.09, subdivision 4; 256D.01, subdivision 1a; 256D.02, subdivision 8, by adding a subdivision; 256D.06, subdivision 1; 256D.405, subdivision 3; 256I.03, subdivision 7, by adding a subdivision; 256I.04, subdivision 1; 256I.06, subdivision 6; 256J.08, subdivisions 26, 86; 256J.30, subdivisions 1, 9; 256J.35; 256J.40; 256J.95, subdivision 19; 256P.001; 256P.01, subdivision 3, by adding subdivisions; 256P.02, by adding a subdivision; 256P.03, subdivision 1; 256P.04, subdivisions 1, 4; 256P.05, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 256P; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 256D.0513; 256J.38; Minnesota Rules, part 3400.0170, subparts 5, 6, 12, 13.

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

Davnie, Halverson, Bernardy and Kresha introduced:

H. F. No. 1444, A bill for an act relating to education; directing the Board of Teaching to adopt standards for an endorsement enabling licensed high school teachers to provide dual enrollment instruction at a high school; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 122A.09, by adding a subdivision.

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

Selcer; Murphy, M.; Moran; Newton; Winkler and Marquart introduced:

H. F. No. 1445, A bill for an act relating to education; expanding the list of offenses that authorizes the Board of Teaching or Board of School Administrators to deny or revoke a teaching license; conforming the list of offenses with grounds for immediate discharge; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 122A.20, subdivision 1; 122A.40, subdivision 13; 122A.41, subdivision 6.

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

Selcer, Marquart, Moran, Newton and Murphy, M., introduced:

H. F. No. 1446, A bill for an act relating to education; appropriating money for school districts to develop science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) based courses.

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

Kiel introduced:

H. F. No. 1447, A bill for an act relating to health; implementing investment priorities of the Legislative Health Care Workforce Council; establishing a grant program to expand clinical training of advanced practice registered nurses, physician assistants, and mental health professionals; establishing a grant program to expand primary care residency training; providing an incentive payment for health professions student preceptors and medical resident preceptors; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 144.

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

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Anderson, M.; Drazkowski; Newberger; McDonald and Quam introduced:

H. F. No. 1448, A bill for an act relating to state lands; requiring sale of certain donated land.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Mining and Outdoor Recreation Policy.

Schultz; Winkler; Selcer; Slocum; Johnson, C., and Lesch introduced:

H. F. No. 1449, A bill for an act relating to elections; providing for automatic voter registration of applicants for a driver's license, instruction permit, or identification card; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 13.607, by adding a subdivision; 201.161.

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

Drazkowski and Davids introduced:

H. F. No. 1450, A bill for an act relating to transportation; establishing a small cities assistance grant program; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 162.

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

Miller; Anderson, P.; Lueck and Johnson, C., introduced:

H. F. No. 1451, A bill for an act relating to agriculture; requiring a livestock industry study.

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

Marquart, Backer, Kiel and Fabian introduced:

H. F. No. 1452, A bill for an act relating to appropriations; appropriating money for construction of ring levees.

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

Isaacson introduced:

H. F. No. 1453, A bill for an act relating to human services; establishing an enhanced asthma care services benefit for medical assistance; providing for medical assistance coverage of certain products to reduce asthma triggers; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.0625, subdivision 31, by adding a subdivision.

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

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Pugh, Vogel, Loon, Gruenhagen, Daniels, Nash, Albright, Smith, Fenton and Wills introduced:

H. F. No. 1454, A bill for an act relating to the Metropolitan Council; modifying the membership of the Metropolitan Council to include local elected officials; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 473.123, subdivisions 2a, 3, 4.

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

Bly and Hamilton introduced:

H. F. No. 1455, A bill for an act relating to taxation; income and corporate franchise; providing a tax credit for certain energy improvements; allowing cooperative and municipal utilities to recover certain expenses; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 290.

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

Bly introduced:

H. F. No. 1456, A bill for an act relating to agriculture; establishing a perennial feedstock program; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 41A.

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

Slocum; Murphy, E.; Zerwas and Sundin introduced:

H. F. No. 1457, A bill for an act relating to education; appropriating money to develop a consent curriculum.

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

Liebling, Lillie and Freiberg introduced:

H. F. No. 1458, A bill for an act relating to insurance; modifying basic economic loss benefits to include losses to a Good Samaritan; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 65B.43, by adding a subdivision; 65B.44, subdivision 1.

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

Drazkowski and Davids introduced:

H. F. No. 1459, A bill for an act relating to taxation; property; providing that statements of proposed taxes be mailed in October; modifying other deadlines within the property tax system; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 275.065, subdivisions 1, 1a, 1c, 3; 276A.03; 276A.04; 276A.05, subdivisions 1, 2, 5; 276A.06, subdivisions 3, 5; 473.249, subdivision 2; 473.446, subdivision 8; 473.711, subdivision 5; 473F.05; 473F.06; 473F.07, subdivisions 1, 2, 5; 473F.08, subdivisions 3, 5.

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

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Drazkowski and Davids introduced:

H. F. No. 1460, A bill for an act relating to human services; requiring the commissioner of human services to contract with a vendor to verify the eligibility of medical assistance and MinnesotaCare enrollees; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 256B.

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

Atkins and Hansen introduced:

H. F. No. 1461, A bill for an act relating to transportation; designating a segment of signed Trunk Highway 149 in Mendota Heights as Officer Scott Patrick Memorial Highway; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 161.14, by adding a subdivision.

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

Davnie introduced:

H. F. No. 1462, A bill for an act relating to mental health; appropriating money for school-linked mental health grants and mental health services provided to homeless youth.

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

Newberger introduced:

H. F. No. 1463, A bill for an act relating to taxation; individual income; allowing a subtraction for meal expenses of first responders; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 290.01, subdivision 19b.

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

MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE

The following message was received from the Senate:

Mr. Speaker:

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

S. F. Nos. 128, 337 and 578.

JoAnne M. Zoff, Secretary of the Senate

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FIRST READING OF SENATE BILLS

S. F. No. 128, A bill for an act relating to civil commitment; clarifying the alternative to use of interactive video conference in civil commitment hearings; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 253B.08, subdivision 2a; 253B.12, subdivision 2a; 253D.28, subdivision 2.

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

S. F. No. 337, A bill for an act relating to education; making a technical change to conform the definition of directory information with federal law; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 13.32, subdivision 5.

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

S. F. No. 578, A bill for an act relating to trusts; establishing the Minnesota Trust Code; recodifying certain provisions; modifying power of appointments; making conforming and technical changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 48.01, subdivision 2; 48A.07, subdivision 6; 317A.161, subdivision 24; 353.95, subdivision 4; 500.17, subdivision 2; 501B.31, subdivisions 2, 4, 5; 501B.41, subdivision 3; 501B.46; 508.62; 508A.62; 524.2-804, subdivision 1; 524.5-417; 529.06; 529.12; 529.14; 541.05, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 502; 507; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 501C; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 501B.01; 501B.012; 501B.02; 501B.03; 501B.04; 501B.05; 501B.06; 501B.07; 501B.08; 501B.09; 501B.12; 501B.13; 501B.14; 501B.15; 501B.151; 501B.152; 501B.154; 501B.155; 501B.16; 501B.17; 501B.18; 501B.19; 501B.20; 501B.21; 501B.22; 501B.23; 501B.24; 501B.25; 501B.56; 501B.561; 501B.57; 501B.571; 501B.59; 501B.60; 501B.61; 501B.62; 501B.63; 501B.64; 501B.65; 501B.665; 501B.67; 501B.68; 501B.69; 501B.705; 501B.71; 501B.72; 501B.73; 501B.74; 501B.75; 501B.76; 501B.79; 501B.80; 501B.81; 501B.82; 501B.87; 501B.88; 501B.89; 501B.895; 501B.90; 502.62; 502.63; 502.64; 502.65; 502.66; 502.67; 502.68; 502.69; 502.70; 502.71; 502.72; 502.73; 502.74; 502.75; 502.76; 502.77; 502.78; 502.79.

The bill was read for the first time.

Hortman moved that S. F. No. 578 and H. F. No. 383, now on the General Register, be referred to the Chief Clerk for comparison. The motion prevailed.

REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

AND LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATION

Peppin from the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration, pursuant to rules 1.21 and 3.33, designated the following bill to be placed on the Calendar for the Day for Thursday, March 5, 2015 and established a prefiling requirement for amendments offered to the following bill:

H. F. No. 2.

MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

Mariani moved that the name of Moran be added as an author on H. F. No. 15. The motion prevailed.

Garofalo moved that the name of Pugh be added as an author on H. F. No. 102. The motion prevailed.

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Zerwas moved that the name of Erhardt be added as an author on H. F. No. 161. The motion prevailed.

Newton moved that the name of Fischer be added as an author on H. F. No. 243. The motion prevailed.

Urdahl moved that the name of Moran be added as an author on H. F. No. 245. The motion prevailed.

Uglem moved that the names of Simonson and Gunther be added as authors on H. F. No. 273. The motion prevailed.

Lohmer moved that the names of Pierson and Dettmer be added as authors on H. F. No. 300. The motion prevailed.

Lueck moved that the names of Pierson and Dettmer be added as authors on H. F. No. 304. The motion prevailed.

Davids moved that the names of Pierson and Dettmer be added as authors on H. F. No. 308. The motion prevailed.

Davids moved that the names of Pierson and Dettmer be added as authors on H. F. No. 309. The motion prevailed.

Schomacker moved that the names of Hortman and Isaacson be added as authors on H. F. No. 316. The motion prevailed.

Scott moved that the name of Koznick be added as an author on H. F. No. 327. The motion prevailed.

Backer moved that the names of Anderson, P., and Davids be added as authors on H. F. No. 423. The motion prevailed.

Lohmer moved that the name of Persell be added as an author on H. F. No. 439. The motion prevailed.

Hackbarth moved that the name of Lillie be added as an author on H. F. No. 460. The motion prevailed.

Bennett moved that the name of Hortman be added as an author on H. F. No. 500. The motion prevailed.

Johnson, C., moved that the name of Fischer be added as an author on H. F. No. 545. The motion prevailed.

Wills moved that the name of Dettmer be added as an author on H. F. No. 567. The motion prevailed.

Nornes moved that the names of Isaacson and Persell be added as authors on H. F. No. 569. The motion prevailed.

Drazkowski moved that the name of Pugh be added as an author on H. F. No. 570. The motion prevailed.

Hackbarth moved that the name of Poppe be added as an author on H. F. No. 572. The motion prevailed.

Kresha moved that the names of Isaacson and Persell be added as authors on H. F. No. 583. The motion prevailed.

Newton moved that the name of Hortman be added as an author on H. F. No. 605. The motion prevailed.

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Anderson, P., moved that the names of Theis and Davnie be added as authors on H. F. No. 685. The motion prevailed.

Albright moved that the name of Vogel be added as an author on H. F. No. 688. The motion prevailed.

Bernardy moved that the name of Moran be added as an author on H. F. No. 724. The motion prevailed.

Barrett moved that the name of Dettmer be added as an author on H. F. No. 737. The motion prevailed.

Barrett moved that the name of Dettmer be added as an author on H. F. No. 738. The motion prevailed.

Considine moved that the names of Poppe, Hansen and Clark be added as authors on H. F. No. 772. The motion prevailed.

Hamilton moved that the name of Hornstein be added as an author on H. F. No. 777. The motion prevailed.

Bly moved that the name of Moran be added as an author on H. F. No. 789. The motion prevailed.

Gunther moved that the name of Persell be added as an author on H. F. No. 809. The motion prevailed.

Kresha moved that the name of Moran be added as an author on H. F. No. 859. The motion prevailed.

Franson moved that the name of Pierson be added as an author on H. F. No. 869. The motion prevailed.

Baker moved that the name of Erhardt be added as an author on H. F. No. 886. The motion prevailed.

O'Driscoll moved that the name of Hornstein be added as an author on H. F. No. 887. The motion prevailed.

Johnson, C., moved that the name of Bly be added as an author on H. F. No. 935. The motion prevailed.

Dettmer moved that the name of Lillie be added as an author on H. F. No. 959. The motion prevailed.

Baker moved that the name of Selcer be added as an author on H. F. No. 967. The motion prevailed.

Rarick moved that the names of Persell and Clark be added as authors on H. F. No. 995. The motion prevailed.

Clark moved that the name of Hornstein be added as an author on H. F. No. 997. The motion prevailed.

Laine moved that the name of Fischer be added as an author on H. F. No. 1003. The motion prevailed.

Anzelc moved that the name of Lueck be added as an author on H. F. No. 1037. The motion prevailed.

Hertaus moved that the name of Vogel be added as an author on H. F. No. 1048. The motion prevailed.

Hamilton moved that the name of Erhardt be added as an author on H. F. No. 1054. The motion prevailed.

Uglem moved that the name of Pugh be added as an author on H. F. No. 1065. The motion prevailed.

Erickson moved that the name of Moran be added as an author on H. F. No. 1075. The motion prevailed.

Applebaum moved that the name of Lien be added as an author on H. F. No. 1079. The motion prevailed.

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Rarick moved that the name of Anzelc be added as an author on H. F. No. 1089. The motion prevailed.

McDonald moved that the name of Lien be added as an author on H. F. No. 1091. The motion prevailed.

Thissen moved that the name of Isaacson be added as an author on H. F. No. 1093. The motion prevailed.

Lueck moved that the name of Hornstein be added as an author on H. F. No. 1096. The motion prevailed.

Davids moved that the name of Fischer be added as an author on H. F. No. 1106. The motion prevailed.

Franson moved that the name of Persell be added as an author on H. F. No. 1115. The motion prevailed.

Cornish moved that the name of Hamilton be added as an author on H. F. No. 1130. The motion prevailed.

Zerwas moved that the names of Freiberg and Lien be added as authors on H. F. No. 1151. The motion prevailed.

Bennett moved that the names of Lien and Moran be added as authors on H. F. No. 1170. The motion prevailed.

Pierson moved that the name of Liebling be added as an author on H. F. No. 1199. The motion prevailed.

Davnie moved that the name of Lien be added as an author on H. F. No. 1219. The motion prevailed.

Hertaus moved that the name of Dettmer be added as an author on H. F. No. 1222. The motion prevailed.

Daniels moved that the name of Lillie be added as an author on H. F. No. 1224. The motion prevailed.

Melin moved that the names of Isaacson and Lien be added as authors on H. F. No. 1225. The motion prevailed.

Quam moved that the name of Lien be added as an author on H. F. No. 1232. The motion prevailed.

Christensen moved that the name of Moran be added as an author on H. F. No. 1233. The motion prevailed.

Winkler moved that the name of Erhardt be added as an author on H. F. No. 1276. The motion prevailed.

Sanders moved that the name of Erhardt be added as an author on H. F. No. 1280. The motion prevailed.

Daudt moved that the names of Garofalo and Runbeck be added as authors on H. F. No. 1281. The motion prevailed.

Hackbarth moved that the name of Drazkowski be added as an author on H. F. No. 1289. The motion prevailed.

Nash moved that the name of Pugh be added as an author on H. F. No. 1291. The motion prevailed.

Freiberg moved that the name of Ward be added as an author on H. F. No. 1294. The motion prevailed.

Hornstein moved that the name of Ward be added as an author on H. F. No. 1300. The motion prevailed.

Davids moved that the name of Dehn, R., be added as an author on H. F. No. 1331. The motion prevailed.

Schultz moved that the name of Ward be added as an author on H. F. No. 1336. The motion prevailed.

Fischer moved that the name of Ward be added as an author on H. F. No. 1343. The motion prevailed.

Norton moved that the name of Lien be added as an author on H. F. No. 1350. The motion prevailed.

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Laine moved that the names of Howe, Cornish and Ward be added as authors on H. F. No. 1353. The motion prevailed.

Schoen moved that the name of Ward be added as an author on H. F. No. 1361. The motion prevailed.

Hornstein moved that the names of Ward and Knoblach be added as authors on H. F. No. 1364. The motion prevailed.

Allen moved that the name of Bly be added as an author on H. F. No. 1366. The motion prevailed.

Kresha moved that the name of Koznick be added as an author on H. F. No. 1368. The motion prevailed.

Kresha moved that the name of Koznick be added as an author on H. F. No. 1369. The motion prevailed.

Johnson, C., moved that the names of Bly and Considine be added as authors on H. F. No. 1386. The motion prevailed.

Fabian moved that the name of Miller be added as an author on H. F. No. 1394. The motion prevailed.

Clark moved that the name of Ward be added as an author on H. F. No. 1396. The motion prevailed.

O'Driscoll moved that H. F. No. 794 be recalled from the Committee on Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance and be re-referred to the Committee on State Government Finance. The motion prevailed.

Garofalo moved that H. F. No. 1027, now on the General Register, be re-referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed.

Uglem moved that H. F. No. 1146 be recalled from the Committee on Education Innovation Policy and be re‑referred to the Committee on Education Finance. The motion prevailed.

MOTION TO FIX TIME TO CONVENE

Peppin moved that when the House adjourns today it adjourn until 3:30 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2015. The motion prevailed.

Peppin moved that the House recess subject to the call of the Chair to meet with the Senate in Joint Convention to elect members of the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota. The motion prevailed.

RECESS

RECONVENED

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

Atkins and Clark were excused for the remainder of today's session.

The Sergeant at Arms announced the arrival of the members of the Senate and they were escorted to the seats reserved for them at the front of the Chamber.

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JOINT CONVENTION

The Speaker of the House, as President of the Joint Convention, called the Joint Convention to order.

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Paul Rogers, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The roll being called, the following Senators answered to their names: Anderson, Bakk and Benson.

Senator Bakk moved that further proceedings of the roll call be suspended. The motion prevailed and a quorum was declared present.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE FOR CANDIDATES

FOR VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

March 3, 2015

Dear Speaker Daudt, Majority Leader Bakk, and Minority Leaders Thissen and Hann:

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 137.0246, subdivision 2 and Joint Rule of the Senate and House 4.01, the Joint Legislative Committee met on February 10, 2015 to consider candidates for vacancies on the University of Minnesota Board of Regents.

The Joint Legislative Committee allowed all candidates who were recommended by the Regent Candidate Advisory Council, as well as candidates nominated during the Joint Committee, an opportunity to address the Joint Committee and respond to questions.

A report was received from the Third Congressional Caucus that the caucus voted to select Darrin Rosha as their recommended nominee for the vacancy.

A report was received from the Fourth Congressional Caucus that the caucus voted to select Richard Beeson as their recommended nominee for the vacancy.

A report was received from the Sixth Congressional Caucus that the caucus voted to select Michael Hsu as their recommended nominee for the vacancy.

After hearing from all candidates, the Joint Legislative Committee voted according to the joint rules of procedure. Based on a majority vote of the House members and a majority vote of the Senate members of the Joint Legislative Committee, we respectfully recommend the following names to the Joint Convention:

First Congressional District: Patricia Simmons and Randy Simonson;

Third Congressional District: Michael Belzer and Paula Prahl;

Fourth Congressional District: Richard Beeson;

Sixth Congressional District: Michael Hsu; and

Seventh Congressional District: Thomas Anderson.

Respectfully submitted,

Representative Bud Nornes

Co-Chair of the Joint Legislative Committee

Senator Terri Bonoff

Co-Chair of the Joint Legislative Committee

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ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE BOARD

OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

Pursuant to the Joint Rules of the Senate and House of Representatives, the Joint Convention proceeded to elect Regents from the First Congressional District.

Patricia Simmons and Randy Simonson were nominated by the Joint Legislative Committee for the First Congressional District Regent for a term of six years.

There being no further nominations, the President declared the nominations closed.

The Secretary called the roll.

FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT REGENT JOINT ROLL CALL

The following members of the Senate voted for Patricia Simmons: