STATE OF
MINNESOTA
NINETIETH
SESSION - 2017
_____________________
TWENTY-FIFTH
DAY
Saint Paul, Minnesota, Tuesday, March 7, 2017
The House of Representatives convened at
12:15 p.m. and was called to order by Greg Davids, Speaker pro tempore.
Prayer was offered by the Reverend Phil
Shaw, St. Michael, Minnesota.
The members of the House gave the pledge
of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
The roll was called and the following
members were present:
Albright
Allen
Anderson, P.
Anderson, S.
Anselmo
Applebaum
Backer
Bahr, C.
Baker
Barr, R.
Becker-Finn
Bennett
Bernardy
Bliss
Bly
Carlson, A.
Carlson, L.
Christensen
Clark
Considine
Cornish
Daniels
Davids
Davnie
Dean, M.
Dehn, R.
Dettmer
Drazkowski
Ecklund
Erickson
Fabian
Fenton
Fischer
Flanagan
Franke
Franson
Freiberg
Green
Grossell
Gruenhagen
Gunther
Haley
Halverson
Hamilton
Hansen
Heintzeman
Hertaus
Hilstrom
Hoppe
Hornstein
Hortman
Howe
Jessup
Johnson, B.
Johnson, C.
Jurgens
Kiel
Knoblach
Koegel
Koznick
Kresha
Kunesh-Podein
Layman
Lee
Liebling
Lien
Lillie
Loeffler
Lohmer
Loon
Loonan
Lucero
Lueck
Mahoney
Marquart
Masin
Maye Quade
McDonald
Metsa
Miller
Moran
Murphy, E.
Murphy, M.
Nash
Nelson
Neu
Newberger
Nornes
O'Driscoll
Olson
Omar
O'Neill
Pelowski
Petersburg
Peterson
Pierson
Pinto
Poppe
Poston
Pryor
Pugh
Quam
Rarick
Rosenthal
Runbeck
Sandstede
Sauke
Schomacker
Schultz
Scott
Slocum
Smith
Sundin
Swedzinski
Theis
Torkelson
Uglem
Urdahl
Vogel
Wagenius
West
Whelan
Youakim
Zerwas
A quorum was present.
Daudt; Garofalo; Hausman; Johnson, S.;
Lesch; Mariani; Peppin; Thissen; Ward and Wills were excused.
The Chief Clerk proceeded to read the
Journal of the preceding day. There
being no objection, further reading of the Journal was dispensed with and the
Journal was approved as corrected by the Chief Clerk.
REPORTS
OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND DIVISIONS
Dean, M., from the Committee on Health and Human Services Finance to which was referred:
H. F. No. 5, A bill for an act relating to insurance; health; creating a state-operated reinsurance program; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, sections 62E.10, subdivision 2; 62E.11, subdivisions 5, 6; 297I.05, subdivisions 5, 13; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62E; repealing Laws 2013, chapter 9, section 15.
Reported the same back with the following amendments:
Page 10, after line 23, insert:
"Sec. 11. Laws 2017, chapter 2, article 1, section 2, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4. Data practices. (a) The definitions in Minnesota Statutes, section 13.02, apply to this subdivision.
(b) Government data on an enrollee or health carrier under this section are private data on individuals or nonpublic data, except that the total reimbursement requested by a health carrier and the total state payment to the health carrier are public data.
(c) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 138.17, government data on an enrollee or health carrier under this section must be destroyed by June 30, 2018, or upon completion by the legislative auditor of the audits required by section 3, whichever is later. This paragraph does not apply to data maintained by the legislative auditor."
Page 12, line 8, delete "14" and insert "15"
Page 12, lines 9 and 22, delete "17" and insert "18"
Page 13, line 4, delete "18" and insert "19"
Renumber the sections in sequence
Amend the title as follows:
Page 1, line 2, after the second semicolon, insert "regulating certain data practices of the premium subsidy program;"
Correct the title numbers accordingly
With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Taxes.
The
report was adopted.
O'Driscoll from the Committee on Government Operations and Elections Policy to which was referred:
H. F. No. 10, A bill for an act relating to health; requiring the state to transition from MNsure to a federally facilitated marketplace; appropriating money; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2016, sections 62V.01; 62V.02; 62V.03; 62V.04; 62V.05; 62V.051; 62V.055; 62V.06; 62V.07; 62V.08; 62V.09; 62V.10; 62V.11.
Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Finance.
The
report was adopted.
O'Driscoll from the Committee on Government Operations and Elections Policy to which was referred:
H. F. No. 149, A bill for an act relating to education finance; establishing a working group to review progress on Minnesota's school finance reform efforts; appropriating money.
Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Education Finance.
The
report was adopted.
O'Driscoll from the Committee on Government Operations and Elections Policy to which was referred:
H. F. No. 329, A bill for an act relating to public safety; regulating the manufacture, sale, and use of fireworks; dedicating a portion of revenues from the sale of certain fireworks for public safety purposes; providing for a new account in the state treasury; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, sections 297A.94; 624.20, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 88.
Reported the same back with the following amendments:
Page 1, delete sections 1 and 2
Renumber the sections in sequence
Amend the title as follows:
Page 1, delete line 3
Page 1, line 4, delete everything before "amending"
Correct the title numbers accordingly
With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be placed on the General Register.
The
report was adopted.
O'Driscoll from the Committee on Government Operations and Elections Policy to which was referred:
H. F. No. 792, A bill for an act relating to construction codes; requiring the commissioner to amend rules relating to fire sprinklers; prohibiting mandatory installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems in certain dwellings and townhouses.
Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be placed on the General Register.
The
report was adopted.
Runbeck from the Committee on Transportation and Regional Governance Policy to which was referred:
H. F. No. 858, A bill for an act relating to aeronautics; providing for registration of unmanned aircraft; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, sections 360.013, by adding subdivisions; 360.55, by adding a subdivision; 360.62.
Reported the same back with the following amendments:
Page 1, delete section 3 and insert:
"Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 360.55, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:
Subd. 9. Unmanned
aircraft systems. (a) Any
unmanned aircraft system in which the unmanned aircraft weighs less than 55
pounds at takeoff, including payload and anything affixed to the aircraft,
either:
(1) must be registered in the state for
an annual fee of $25; or
(2) is not subject to registration or
an annual fee if the unmanned aircraft system is owned and operated solely for
recreational purposes.
(b) An unmanned aircraft system that meets the requirements under paragraph (a) is exempt from aircraft registration tax under sections 360.511 to 360.67."
Page 2, after line 27, insert:
"Sec. 5. UNMANNED
AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION TAX REFUND; APPROPRIATION.
(a) The commissioner of transportation
shall refund the tax paid for the most recent registration period on an
unmanned aircraft system under Minnesota Statutes, sections 360.531 to 360.67,
to a person who:
(1) registers and pays the specified
fee for the unmanned aircraft system under Minnesota Statutes, section 360.55,
subdivision 9, for the same registration period or an overlapping registration
period; or
(2) is exempt from payment of the tax
under Minnesota Statutes, sections 360.531 to 360.67, and the fee under
Minnesota Statutes, section 360.55, subdivision 9, as provided under this act.
(b) An amount necessary for any refunds
under paragraph (a) is appropriated in fiscal year 2018 from the state airports
fund to the commissioner of transportation for the purposes of providing
refunds.
Sec. 6. EFFECTIVE
DATE.
This act is effective July 1, 2017."
Amend the title as follows:
Page 1, line 2, after the second semicolon, insert "providing for a registration tax refund;"
With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Taxes.
The
report was adopted.
Runbeck from the Committee on Transportation and Regional Governance Policy to which was referred:
H. F. No. 1037, A bill for an act relating to the Metropolitan Council; requiring legislative approval of housing incentives and allocations by the Metropolitan Council; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, sections 473.145; 473.254, subdivisions 2, 3a.
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.
Dean, M., from the Committee on Health and Human Services Finance to which was referred:
H. F. No. 1203, A bill for an act relating to health insurance; requiring coverage under health plans for certain prescription eye drops refills; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62A.
Reported the same back with the following amendments:
Page 2, after line 2, insert:
"EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective for health plans offered, sold, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2018."
With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be placed on the General Register.
The
report was adopted.
Runbeck from the Committee on Transportation and Regional Governance Policy to which was referred:
H. F. No. 1224, A bill for an act relating to public safety; modifying various standards governing school buses; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, sections 169.011, subdivision 34; 169.449, subdivision 1; 171.02, subdivision 2b.
Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be placed on the General Register.
The
report was adopted.
Dettmer from the Veterans Affairs Division to which was referred:
H. F. No. 1348, A bill for an act relating to taxation; individual income; expanding the credit for past military service; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 290.0677, subdivision 1a.
Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Taxes.
The
report was adopted.
Dean, M., from the Committee on Health and Human Services Finance to which was referred:
H. F. No. 1353, A bill for an act relating to human services; correcting obsolete nursing facility cross-references; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, sections 144.0722, subdivision 1; 144.0724, subdivisions 1, 2, 9; 144A.071, subdivisions 3, 4a, 4c, 4d; 144A.073, subdivision 3c; 144A.10, subdivision 4; 144A.15, subdivision 2; 144A.154; 144A.161, subdivision 10; 144A.1888; 144A.611, subdivision 1; 144A.74; 256.9657, subdivision 1; 256B.0915, subdivision 3e; 256B.35, subdivision 4; 256B.431, subdivision 30; 256B.50, subdivision 1.
Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be placed on the General Register.
The
report was adopted.
O'Driscoll from the Committee on Government Operations and Elections Policy to which was referred:
H. F. No. 1377, A bill for an act relating to energy; establishing a stakeholder group to develop recommendations for consumer protections relating to residential PACE financing; suspending authorization for residential PACE financing; requiring a report; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 216C.435, by adding a subdivision.
Reported the same back with the following amendments:
Page 2, line 8, delete "and"
Page 2, after line 8, insert:
"(9) the Association of Minnesota Counties; and"
Page 2, line 9, delete "(9)" and insert "(10)"
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.
O'Driscoll from the Committee on Government Operations and Elections Policy to which was referred:
H. F. No. 1530, A bill for an act relating to state government; providing for any task force to comply with the Open Meeting Law; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, sections 3.055, by adding a subdivision; 13D.08, by adding a subdivision.
Reported the same back with the following amendments:
Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:
"Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 518A.79, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:
Subd. 3a. Open
meetings. Except as otherwise
provided in this section, the task force is subject to chapter 13D. A meeting of the task force occurs when a
quorum is present and the members receive information, discuss, or take action
on any matter relating to the duties of the task force. The task force may conduct meetings as
provided in section 13D.015 or 13D.02. The
task force may conduct meetings at any location in the state that is
appropriate for the purposes of the task force as long as the location is open
and accessible to the public. For
legislative members of the task force, enforcement of this subdivision is
governed by section 3.055, subdivision 2.
For nonlegislative members of the task force, enforcement of this
subdivision is governed by section 13D.06, subdivisions 1 and 2.
EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective May 1, 2017."
Delete the title and insert:
"A bill for an act relating to state government; providing for the Child Support Task Force to comply with the Open Meeting Law; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 518A.79, by adding a subdivision."
With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be placed on the General Register.
The
report was adopted.
Scott from the Committee on Civil Law and Data Practices Policy to which was referred:
H. F. No. 1538, A bill for an act relating to real property; amending the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act to provide for construction defect claims; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, sections 515B.1-103; 515B.3‑102; 515B.3-107; 515B.3-111; 515B.4-1021; 515B.4-113; 515B.4-116.
Reported the same back with the following amendments:
Page 3, line 11, before "design" insert "initial"
Page 3, line 12, after "community" insert ", including an improvement that is constructed on additional real estate pursuant to article 2 of this chapter. "Construction defect claim" does not include claims related to subsequent maintenance, repairs, alterations, or modifications to, or the addition of, improvements that are part of the common interest community, and that are contracted for by the association or a unit owner"
Page 4, line 2, after the first "or" insert "private"
With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be placed on the General Register.
The
report was adopted.
Dean, M., from the Committee on Health and Human Services Finance to which was referred:
H. F. No. 1571, A bill for an act relating to health; making statutory changes for the study on long-term care services and supports; appropriating money for gap analysis in long-term care services; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 144A.351; Laws 2013, chapter 108, article 15, section 2, subdivision 2.
Reported the same back with the following amendments:
Page 3, line 16, delete "health" and insert "human services"
With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
The
report was adopted.
Runbeck from the Committee on Transportation and Regional Governance Policy to which was referred:
H. F. No. 1670, A bill for an act relating to transportation; making the driver diversion program permanent; authorizing proof of insurance provided by courts; amending the uniform traffic ticket; authorizing waiver of criminal surcharge; mandating court appearance for certain driving offenses; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, sections 169.791, by adding a subdivision; 169.792, subdivision 7; 169.797, by adding a subdivision; 169.89, subdivision 1; 169.99, subdivision 1c, by adding a subdivision; 171.24, by adding a subdivision; 357.021, subdivision 6; Laws 2009, chapter 59, article 3, section 4, subdivision 9, as amended; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 171.
Reported the same back with the following amendments:
Page 2, delete section 4
Page 3, line 16, delete "that is otherwise a petty misdemeanor"
Page 4, line 13, after "may" insert ", in consultation with the commissioner,"
Page 6, line 23, delete "the"
Page 6, line 24, delete "commissioner of public safety and" and delete "eligible"
Page 7, line 10, strike "paragraph" and insert "subdivision" and reinstate the stricken "shall" and delete "may" and reinstate the stricken "shall" and delete "may"
Page 7, line 25, reinstate the stricken "may" and delete "must" and insert "reduce the amount or"
Page 7, line 27, strike the comma
Page 7, line 28, delete the new language
Page 7, line 29, delete the new language
Renumber the sections in sequence
Correct the title numbers accordingly
With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Security Policy and Finance.
The
report was adopted.
Runbeck from the Committee on Transportation and Regional Governance Policy to which was referred:
H. F. No. 1725, A bill for an act relating to motor vehicles; amending certain weight limitations for vehicles transporting milk; requiring an analysis of certain deficient bridges; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 169.
Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Transportation Finance.
The
report was adopted.
Runbeck from the Committee on Transportation and Regional Governance Policy to which was referred:
H. F. No. 1747, A bill for an act relating to the Metropolitan Council; modifying the sewer availability charge; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 473.517, subdivision 3.
Reported the same back with the following amendments:
Page 2, after line 31, insert:
"Sec. 2. REPORT
ON IMPACT OF SAC ON SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT.
The Metropolitan Council shall report
to the legislative committees with jurisdiction over the council, and as
provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 3.195, by January 15, 2018, on the
impact of the council's sewer availability charges (SAC) on the ability of a
variety of small businesses in various locations in the metropolitan area to develop
or expand. The council shall consult
with the commissioner of employment and economic development in developing the
study, determining what data available to the commissioner would be useful, and
how to collect any other data necessary or useful to the analysis. At a minimum, the council must solicit from
cities, business associations, and individual businesses data that shows what
percentage of initial costs a small business incurs is due to SAC imposed by
the council. "Initial costs"
includes those costs incurred, whether paid or not, during the one to two year
period before opening. The report must
also include how many businesses asked for reduced SAC or deferment of payments
and at what point in the process of developing or expanding the business, how
many received reductions, and in what amounts.
The report must identify specific changes to SAC that will reduce the
burden
on small businesses and encourage their development and expansion, and how each
option will affect other rate payers. The
report may include specific case studies of small business experience with SAC. "Small business" has the meaning
given in Minnesota Statutes, section 645.445.
EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment and applies in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington."
Amend the title as follows:
Page 1, line 2, after the second semicolon, insert "requiring a report;"
With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Elections Policy.
The
report was adopted.
O'Driscoll from the Committee on Government Operations and Elections Policy to which was referred:
H. F. No. 1756, A bill for an act relating to taxation; modifying provisions for paid preparers; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, sections 270C.445, subdivisions 2, 3, 5a, 6, 6a, 6b, 6c, 7, 8, by adding a subdivision; 270C.446, subdivisions 2, 3, 4, 5; 270C.447, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, by adding a subdivision; 289A.60, subdivisions 13, 28; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2016, sections 270C.445, subdivision 1; 270C.447, subdivision 4.
Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Data Practices Policy.
The
report was adopted.
Dettmer from the Veterans Affairs Division to which was referred:
H. F. No. 1799, A bill for an act relating to taxation; individual income; modifying the credit for past military service; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 290.0677, subdivision 1a.
Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Taxes.
The
report was adopted.
O'Driscoll from the Committee on Government Operations and Elections Policy to which was referred:
H. F. No. 1855, A bill for an act relating to state government; changing references in the clean water fund data availability provision; changing the name of the Office of MN.IT Services; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 114D.50, subdivision 5.
Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on State Government Finance.
The
report was adopted.
Dettmer from the Veterans Affairs Division to which was referred:
H. F. No. 1892, A bill for an act relating to crime; clarifying military member and adding veterans to offense of impersonation; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 609.475.
Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Security Policy and Finance.
The
report was adopted.
Dettmer from the Veterans Affairs Division to which was referred:
H. F. No. 1893, A bill for an act relating to taxation; individual income; extending the military pay and military retirement pay subtractions to military technicians; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 290.0132, subdivisions 11, 21.
Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Taxes.
The
report was adopted.
O'Driscoll from the Committee on Government Operations and Elections Policy to which was referred:
H. F. No. 1896, A bill for an act relating to state government; establishing a Legislative Commission on Cyber Security; providing legislative appointments; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 3.
Reported the same back with the following amendments:
Page 2, line 25, delete "senate"
With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on State Government Finance.
The
report was adopted.
O'Driscoll from the Committee on Government Operations and Elections Policy to which was referred:
H. F. No. 1926, A bill for an act relating to state government; modifying appointments to the Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council; codifying the Office of Equity in Procurement; changing who may certify a small business for procurements; expanding master contract processes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, sections 16B.055, subdivision 1; 16C.05, subdivision 2; 16C.19; 16C.36; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16C.
Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on State Government Finance.
The
report was adopted.
O'Driscoll from the Committee on Government Operations and Elections Policy to which was referred:
H. F. No. 1934, A bill for an act relating to state government; requiring the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority to provide suites to charitable organizations for NFL events; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 473J.09, by adding a subdivision.
Reported the same back with the following amendments:
Page 1, line 11, after the period, insert "A record of organizations provided access to a suite under this subdivision, including the date of the event, the number of people in attendance, and a brief description of the value of the suite access to the organization's charitable mission, is public at all times, and must be posted on the authority's Web site."
With the recommendation that when so amended the bill be re-referred to the Committee on State Government Finance.
The
report was adopted.
O'Driscoll from the Committee on Government Operations and Elections Policy to which was referred:
H. F. No. 1936, A bill for an act relating to state government; making technical changes by updating and deleting outdated budget-related language; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, sections 15.0596; 15.191, subdivisions 1, 3; 16A.065; 16A.13, subdivision 2a; 16A.134; 16A.15, subdivision 3; 16A.17, subdivision 5; 16A.272, subdivision 3; 16A.40; 16A.42, subdivisions 2, 4, by adding a subdivision; 16A.56; 16A.671, subdivision 1; 16B.37, subdivision 4; 16D.03, subdivision 2; 16D.09, subdivision 1; 21.116; 43A.30, subdivision 2; 43A.49; 49.24, subdivisions 13, 16; 69.031, subdivision 1; 80A.65, subdivision 9; 84A.23, subdivision 4; 84A.33, subdivision 4; 84A.40; 84A.52; 88.12, subdivision 1; 94.522; 94.53; 116J.64, subdivision 7; 126C.55, subdivisions 2, 9; 126C.68, subdivision 3; 126C.69, subdivision 14; 127A.34, subdivision 1; 127A.40; 136F.46, subdivision 1; 136F.70, subdivision 3; 162.08, subdivisions 10, 11; 162.14, subdivisions 4, 5; 162.18, subdivision 4; 162.181, subdivision 4; 163.051, subdivision 3; 176.181, subdivision 2; 176.581; 176.591, subdivision 3; 192.55; 196.052; 198.16; 237.30; 241.13, subdivision 1; 244.19, subdivision 7; 256B.20; 260B.331, subdivision 2; 260C.331, subdivision 2; 273.121, subdivision 1; 287.08; 297I.10, subdivision 1; 299C.21; 348.05; 352.04, subdivision 9; 352.05; 352.115, subdivision 12; 352.12, subdivision 13; 353.05; 353.27, subdivision 7; 354.42, subdivision 7; 354.52, subdivisions 4, 4b; 401.15, subdivision 1; 446A.086, subdivision 4; 446A.16, subdivision 1; 462A.18, subdivision 1; 475A.04, subdivision 1; 525.841.
Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on State Government Finance.
The
report was adopted.
SECOND READING
OF HOUSE BILLS
H. F. Nos. 329, 792, 1203,
1224, 1353, 1530 and 1538 were read for the second time.
INTRODUCTION
AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS
The
following House Files were introduced:
Drazkowski introduced:
H. F. No. 2186, A bill for an act relating to taxation; property tax refunds for renters; modifying the determination of rent constituting property taxes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, sections 290A.03, subdivisions 11, 13, by adding subdivisions; 290A.19.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxes.
Drazkowski introduced:
H. F. No. 2187, A bill for an act relating to local government aids; establishing post-certification adjustments for lobbying expenses; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 477A.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxes.
Rarick introduced:
H. F. No. 2188, A bill for an act relating to commerce; allowing an exemption from posting a surety bond for certain vehicle dealers who demonstrate financial responsibility; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 168.27, subdivision 24.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Regional Governance Policy.
Pierson introduced:
H. F. No. 2189, A bill for an act relating to human services; providing an external fixed costs payment rate exemption for a facility in Olmsted County; providing an exception to maximum charges; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 256R.53, by adding a subdivision.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Reform.
Kunesh-Podein and Omar introduced:
H. F. No. 2190, A bill for an act relating to human services; appropriating money for a grant to the Minnesota Community of African People with Disabilities.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Reform.
Howe; Petersburg; Swedzinski; Johnson, C., and Poppe introduced:
H. F. No. 2191, A bill for an act relating to transportation; establishing a local cost-share assistance account; appropriating money for local roads and bridges; authorizing sale and issuance of general obligation bonds; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 174.52, subdivision 2.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation Finance.
Pierson, Urdahl and Gunther introduced:
H. F. No. 2192, A bill for an act relating to arts and cultural heritage; appropriating money to African American Registry.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Legacy Funding Finance.
Allen and Davids introduced:
H. F. No. 2193, A bill for an act relating to health; clarifying the practice of complementary and alternative health care practice; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 146A.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Reform.
Hoppe introduced:
H. F. No. 2194, A bill for an act relating to solid waste; repealing certain solid waste requirements in the metropolitan area and directing development of recommendations for replacement requirements; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 473.848.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance.
Davids, Hoppe and Halverson introduced:
H. F. No. 2195, A bill for an act relating to health insurance; regulating coverages; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, sections 62A.04, subdivision 1; 62A.21, subdivision 2a; 62A.65, subdivisions 2, 5, by adding a subdivision; 62D.105, subdivisions 1, 2; 62E.04, subdivision 11; 62E.05, subdivision 1; 62E.06, by adding a subdivision; 62Q.18, subdivision 7; Laws 2017, chapter 2, article 2, section 13; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62V.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Regulatory Reform.
Jessup; O'Driscoll; Barr, R.; Franke; Neu; Haley; Backer; Runbeck; Scott; Jurgens; Theis; Fenton; Davids; Drazkowski; Nash; Whelan; Heintzeman; Petersburg; Swedzinski; Bliss; Lueck; Peterson; Nornes; Poston; Kresha; West and Albright introduced:
H. F. No. 2196, A bill for an act relating to campaign finance; providing requirements related to the sale of goods or services by a political committee; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 10A.27, by adding a subdivision.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Elections Policy.
Christensen; Anderson, S., and Albright introduced:
H. F. No. 2197, A bill for an act relating to higher education; requiring a vote by the student body for any increase in mandatory student fees; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 135A; 137.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Higher Education and Career Readiness Policy and Finance.
Christensen; Anderson, S., and Albright introduced:
H. F. No. 2198, A bill for an act relating to higher education; making student activity fees optional; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 135A.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Higher Education and Career Readiness Policy and Finance.
Schultz; Carlson, L., and Loeffler introduced:
H. F. No. 2199, A bill for an act relating to taxation; tobacco; modifying provisions for the taxation of tobacco and vapor products; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, sections 270C.722, subdivision 1; 270C.728, by adding a subdivision; 297F.01, subdivisions 9a, 10, 14, 17, 19, 20, 21, by adding subdivisions; 297F.03, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, by adding a subdivision; 297F.04, subdivisions 1, 2; 297F.05, subdivision 3, by adding a subdivision; 297F.06, by adding a subdivision; 297F.08, subdivision 8a; 297F.09, subdivisions 2, 7, 10; 297F.12, subdivision 3; 297F.13, subdivisions 2, 4, by adding a subdivision; 297F.15, subdivision 9; 297F.19, by adding a subdivision; 297F.20, subdivisions 5, 6, 7, 9, by adding subdivisions; 297F.21, subdivision 1; 461.12, subdivision 8; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 297F; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 297F.185.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Security Policy and Finance.
Schultz introduced:
H. F. No. 2200, A bill for an act relating to mining; modifying responsibilities for mining promotion in the state; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, sections 93.001; 93.0015, subdivisions 1, 2; 93.15, subdivisions 1, 2; 93.16; 93.2235, subdivision 1; 93.2236; 93.285, subdivisions 2, 3; 93.44.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance.
Schomacker; Lillie; Zerwas; Dean, M.; Murphy, E., and Haley introduced:
H. F. No. 2201, A bill for an act relating to health; appropriating money for advanced care planning on end-of-life care choices.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Finance.
Howe introduced:
H. F. No. 2202, A bill for an act relating to energy; requiring electric vehicle charging tariffs; establishing a highway user surcharge; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, sections 216B.1614, subdivision 2, by adding subdivisions; 297A.61, subdivision 7.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance.
Zerwas introduced:
H. F. No. 2203, A bill for an act relating to transportation; appropriating money to study the feasibility of a reconstructed interchange in the city of Elk River.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation Finance.
Carlson, L.; Hausman; Davids and Urdahl introduced:
H. F. No. 2204, A bill for an act relating to taxation; sales and use tax; providing an exemption for construction materials used in state building projects; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, sections 297A.71, by adding a subdivision; 297A.75, subdivisions 1, 2.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxes.
Pinto introduced:
H. F. No. 2205, A bill for an act relating to driving while impaired; providing that DWI offenders are not required to take a specified examination as a condition of driver's license reinstatement; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, sections 169A.55, subdivision 2; 171.29, subdivision 1.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Regional Governance Policy.
Lee; Rosenthal; Franke; Lesch; Johnson, S.; Lillie; Mahoney; Dehn, R.; Maye Quade; Davnie; Hausman; Moran; Pryor; Fischer; Becker-Finn; Hilstrom; Murphy, E.; Koegel and Wagenius introduced:
H. F. No. 2206, A bill for an act relating to state government; establishing a new state holiday to recognize Hmong people who assisted the United States during the Vietnam War; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 10.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Elections Policy.
Cornish introduced:
H. F. No. 2207, A bill for an act relating to public safety; modifying requirements for certifying firearm instructors in the pistol permit law; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 624.714, subdivision 2a.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Security Policy and Finance.
Anderson, P., introduced:
H. F. No. 2208, A bill for an act relating to natural resources; appropriating money for outdoor experiences for disabled veterans.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance.
Garofalo introduced:
H. F. No. 2209, A bill for an act relating to labor and industry; appropriating money for the labor standards and apprenticeship division.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance.
Gruenhagen introduced:
H. F. No. 2210, A bill for an act relating to motor vehicles; amending determination of a single axle for certain motor vehicle weight limits; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 169.822, subdivisions 3, 5.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Regional Governance Policy.
Albright introduced:
H. F. No. 2211, A bill for an act relating to transportation; establishing certain requirements governing Metro Mobility; governing training, driver licensing, and personal cellular phone use; requiring a review of wheelchair securement; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 473.386, by adding subdivisions.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Regional Governance Policy.
Peterson introduced:
H. F. No. 2212, A bill for an act relating to environment; modifying landfill cleanup program; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, sections 115B.41, subdivisions 1, 2; 115B.42, subdivision 2; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 115B.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance.
Lucero introduced:
H. F. No. 2213, A bill for an act relating to transportation; making changes to the project selection process for the corridors of commerce program; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 161.088, subdivisions 4, 5, 7, by adding a subdivision.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation Finance.
Mahoney; Johnson, S., and Lillie introduced:
H. F. No. 2214, A bill for an act relating to arts and cultural heritage; appropriating money for Chinese garden.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Legacy Funding Finance.
Slocum introduced:
H. F. No. 2215, A bill for an act relating to education finance; qualifying charter schools for extended time revenue for additional hours of instruction; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, sections 124E.20, subdivision 1; 126C.05, subdivision 15; 126C.10, subdivision 2a.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Education Finance.
Franson introduced:
H. F. No. 2216, A bill for an act relating to public safety; requiring vehicles to reduce speed when approaching and passing certain vehicles parked or stopped on streets and highways; modifying a civil penalty; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, sections 169.14, subdivision 3; 169.18, subdivisions 11, 12.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Regional Governance Policy.
Hoppe introduced:
H. F. No. 2217, A bill for an act relating to commerce; modifying the biodiesel content mandate; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 239.77, subdivisions 2, 3a.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Regulatory Reform.
Zerwas introduced:
H. F. No. 2218, A bill for an act relating to juvenile justice; providing for juvenile sentencing; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, sections 244.05, subdivisions 4, 5; 609.106, subdivision 2, by adding a subdivision; 609.3455, subdivision 2.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Security Policy and Finance.
Swedzinski introduced:
H. F. No. 2219, A bill for an act relating to insurance; clarifying no-fault auto coverages for volunteer drivers; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, sections 65B.43, by adding a subdivision; 65B.47, subdivision 1a; 65B.472, subdivision 1.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Regulatory Reform.
Thissen introduced:
H. F. No. 2220, A bill for an act relating to state government; appropriating money to the Center for Rural Policy and Development.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture Finance.
Thissen introduced:
H. F. No. 2221, A bill for an act relating to health; creating an exception to the prohibition of tobacco products in public schools when used in an experiment or demonstration; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 144.4165.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Reform.
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
Davids moved that the names of Jurgens and
Schomacker be added as authors on H. F. No. 5. The motion prevailed.
Zerwas moved that the name of Omar be
added as an author on H. F. No. 225. The motion prevailed.
Zerwas moved that the names of Lucero and
Lohmer be added as authors on H. F. No. 390. The motion prevailed.
Urdahl moved that the name of Barr, R., be
added as an author on H. F. No. 574. The motion prevailed.
Moran moved that the name of Omar be added
as an author on H. F. No. 577.
The motion prevailed.
Anderson, S., moved that the name of Barr,
R., be added as an author on H. F. No. 602. The motion prevailed.
Zerwas moved that the name of Omar be
added as an author on H. F. No. 742. The motion prevailed.
Hamilton moved that the name of Anselmo be
added as an author on H. F. No. 747. The motion prevailed.
Zerwas moved that the name of Freiberg be
added as an author on H. F. No. 808. The motion prevailed.
Hamilton moved that the name of Flanagan
be added as an author on H. F. No. 895. The motion prevailed.
Metsa moved that the name of Omar be added
as an author on H. F. No. 1013.
The motion prevailed.
Poppe moved that her name be stricken
as an author on H. F. No. 1032.
The motion prevailed.
Zerwas moved that the name of Omar be
added as an author on H. F. No. 1061. The motion prevailed.
Lohmer moved that the name of Lucero be
added as an author on H. F. No. 1066. The motion prevailed.
Zerwas moved that the name of Hamilton be
added as an author on H. F. No. 1262. The motion prevailed.
Theis moved that the name of Sauke be
added as an author on H. F. No. 1284. The motion prevailed.
Dettmer moved that his name be stricken as
an author on H. F. No. 1346.
The motion prevailed.
McDonald moved that the name of Nornes be
added as an author on H. F. No. 1360. The motion prevailed.
Scott moved that the name of Omar be added
as an author on H. F. No. 1362.
The motion prevailed.
Urdahl moved that the name of Omar be
added as an author on H. F. No. 1369. The motion prevailed.
Halverson moved that the name of Davids be
added as an author on H. F. No. 1401. The motion prevailed.
Clark moved that the name of Anselmo be
added as an author on H. F. No. 1429. The motion prevailed.
Whelan moved that the name of Bernardy be
added as an author on H. F. No. 1434. The motion prevailed.
Quam moved that the name of Pugh be added
as an author on H. F. No. 1586.
The motion prevailed.
Baker moved that the name of Lueck be
added as an author on H. F. No. 1618. The motion prevailed.
Zerwas moved that the name of Bernardy be
added as an author on H. F. No. 1670. The motion prevailed.
Allen moved that the name of Murphy, E.,
be added as an author on H. F. No. 1676. The motion prevailed.
Allen moved that the name of Murphy, E.,
be added as an author on H. F. No. 1677. The motion prevailed.
Zerwas moved that the name of Omar be
added as an author on H. F. No. 1688. The motion prevailed.
Omar moved that the names of Lucero and
Moran be added as authors on H. F. No. 1701. The motion prevailed.
Anderson, P., moved that the name of
Flanagan be added as an author on H. F. No. 1717. The motion prevailed.
Dehn, R., moved that the name of Lee be
added as an author on H. F. No. 1726. The motion prevailed.
Thissen moved that the names of Omar and
Lee be added as authors on H. F. No. 1737. The motion prevailed.
Liebling moved that the name of Lee be
added as an author on H. F. No. 1758. The motion prevailed.
Kunesh-Podein moved that the name of Lee
be added as an author on H. F. No. 1759. The motion prevailed.
Moran moved that the name of Lee be added
as an author on H. F. No. 1765.
The motion prevailed.
Fenton moved that the name of Nornes be
added as an author on H. F. No. 1768. The motion prevailed.
Christensen moved that the name of
Pinto be added as an author on H. F. No. 1802. The motion prevailed.
Thissen moved that the name of Lee be
added as an author on H. F. No. 1813. The motion prevailed.
Zerwas moved that the name of Flanagan be
added as an author on H. F. No. 1816. The motion prevailed.
Rarick moved that the name of Lee be added
as an author on H. F. No. 1818.
The motion prevailed.
Kiel moved that the name of Baker be added
as an author on H. F. No. 1837.
The motion prevailed.
Thissen moved that the name of Lee be
added as an author on H. F. No. 1846. The motion prevailed.
Christensen moved that the name of Hausman
be added as an author on H. F. No. 1868. The motion prevailed.
Poston moved that the name of Lee be added
as an author on H. F. No. 1874.
The motion prevailed.
Urdahl moved that the name of Lee be added
as an author on H. F. No. 1903.
The motion prevailed.
Nash moved that the names of Fenton, Maye
Quade and Christensen be added as authors on
H. F. No. 1944. The
motion prevailed.
Flanagan moved that the name of Lee be
added as an author on H. F. No. 1965. The motion prevailed.
Freiberg moved that the name of Thissen be
added as an author on H. F. No. 1972. The motion prevailed.
Garofalo moved that the name of West be
added as an author on H. F. No. 1976. The motion prevailed.
Hertaus moved that the name of Bahr, C.,
be added as an author on H. F. No. 2000. The motion prevailed.
Pierson moved that the name of Murphy, E.,
be added as an author on H. F. No. 2031. The motion prevailed.
Anselmo moved that the name of Torkelson
be added as an author on H. F. No. 2035. The motion prevailed.
Poppe moved that the name of Sauke be
added as an author on H. F. No. 2036. The motion prevailed.
Nash moved that the name of Uglem be added
as an author on H. F. No. 2048.
The motion prevailed.
Baker moved that the name of Hansen be
added as an author on H. F. No. 2066. The motion prevailed.
Dean, M., moved that the names of Lohmer
and Loonan be added as authors on H. F. No. 2070. The motion prevailed.
Drazkowski moved that the name of Lucero
be added as an author on H. F. No. 2072. The motion prevailed.
Urdahl moved that the name of Davnie be
added as an author on H. F. No. 2077. The motion prevailed.
Sauke moved that the names of Thissen and
Liebling be added as authors on H. F. No. 2078. The motion prevailed.
Nornes moved that the name of Bernardy be
added as an author on H. F. No. 2080. The motion prevailed.
Lueck moved that the name of Poston
be added as an author on H. F. No. 2083. The motion prevailed.
Hilstrom moved that the name of Dehn, R.,
be added as an author on H. F. No. 2086. The motion prevailed.
Franson moved that the name of Theis be
added as an author on H. F. No. 2087. The motion prevailed.
Franson moved that the name of Lucero be
added as an author on H. F. No. 2094. The motion prevailed.
Zerwas moved that the name of Lucero be
added as an author on H. F. No. 2104. The motion prevailed.
Howe moved that the name of Theis be added
as an author on H. F. No. 2106.
The motion prevailed.
Mariani moved that the name of Thissen be
added as an author on H. F. No. 2109. The motion prevailed.
Pierson moved that the name of Becker-Finn
be added as an author on H. F. No. 2117. The motion prevailed.
Lucero moved that the name of Thissen be
added as an author on H. F. No. 2118. The motion prevailed.
Urdahl moved that the name of Cornish be
added as an author on H. F. No. 2119. The motion prevailed.
Davids moved that the name of Hansen be
added as an author on H. F. No. 2120. The motion prevailed.
Christensen moved that the name of
Knoblach be added as an author on H. F. No. 2124. The motion prevailed.
Clark moved that the names of Thissen and
Omar be added as authors on H. F. No. 2127. The motion prevailed.
McDonald moved that the name of
Christensen be added as an author on H. F. No. 2128. The motion prevailed.
Drazkowski moved that the name of Lucero
be added as an author on H. F. No. 2131. The motion prevailed.
Dehn, R., moved that the names of Thissen
and Lee be added as authors on H. F. No. 2139. The motion prevailed.
Kresha moved that the name of Dehn, R., be
added as an author on H. F. No. 2140. The motion prevailed.
Anselmo moved that the name of Schultz be
added as an author on H. F. No. 2150. The motion prevailed.
Fischer moved that the name of Dehn, R.,
be added as an author on H. F. No. 2160. The motion prevailed.
Johnson, C., moved that the name of
Thissen be added as an author on H. F. No. 2163. The motion prevailed.
Lesch moved that the name of Lucero be
added as an author on H. F. No. 2165. The motion prevailed.
Cornish moved that the name of Theis be
added as an author on H. F. No. 2168. The motion prevailed.
Drazkowski moved that the name of Newberger
be added as an author on H. F. No. 2170. The motion prevailed.
Freiberg moved that the name of Thissen be
added as an author on H. F. No. 2179. The motion prevailed.
Dehn, R., moved that the name of
Becker-Finn be added as an author on H. F. No. 2181. The motion prevailed.
Bernardy moved that the name of
Flanagan be added as an author on H. F. No. 2184. The motion prevailed.
Runbeck moved that the name of Lucero be
added as an author on H. F. No. 2185. The motion prevailed.
Liebling moved that
H. F. No. 884 be recalled from the Committee on Health and Human
Services Reform and be re-referred to the Committee on Taxes. The motion prevailed.
Rarick moved that
H. F. No. 1309 be recalled from the Committee on Government
Operations and Elections Policy and be re-referred to the Committee on Job
Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance. The motion prevailed.
Clark moved that
H. F. No. 1461 be recalled from the Committee on Agriculture
Policy and be re-referred to the Committee on Agriculture Finance. The motion prevailed.
Cornish moved that
H. F. No. 2168 be recalled from the Committee on Public Safety
and Security Policy and Finance and be re-referred to the Committee on
Transportation Finance. The motion
prevailed.
ADJOURNMENT
Knoblach moved that when the House
adjourns today it adjourn until 12:15 p.m., Wednesday, March 8, 2017. The motion prevailed.
Knoblach moved that the House
adjourn. The motion prevailed, and
Speaker pro tempore Davids declared the House stands adjourned until 12:15
p.m., Wednesday, March 8, 2017.
Patrick
D. Murphy, Chief
Clerk, House of Representatives