House Journal 99th Day Monday April 8 2024

A quorum was present.

Daniels, Gomez and Hornstein were excused.

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

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REPORTS OF CHIEF CLERK

S. F. No. 3567 and H. F. No. 3782, which had been referred to the Chief Clerk for comparison, were examined and found to be not identical.

Pryor moved that S. F. No. 3567 be substituted for H. F. No. 3782 and that the House File be indefinitely postponed. The motion prevailed.

S. F. No. 3852 and H. F. No. 3947, which had been referred to the Chief Clerk for comparison, were examined and found to be not identical.

Nelson, M., moved that S. F. No. 3852 be substituted for H. F. No. 3947 and that the House File be indefinitely postponed. The motion prevailed.

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

The following communications were received:

STATE OF MINNESOTA

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

SAINT PAUL 55155

April 8, 2024

The Honorable Melissa Hortman

Speaker of the House of Representatives

The State of Minnesota

Dear Speaker Hortman:

Please be advised that I have received, approved, signed, and deposited in the Office of the Secretary of State the following House File:

H. F. No. 3769, relating to taxation; corporate franchise; modifying the effective date of a reduction in the limitation on the deductibility of net operating losses.

Sincerely,

Tim Walz

Governor

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STATE OF MINNESOTA

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE

ST. PAUL 55155

The Honorable Melissa Hortman

Speaker of the House of Representatives

The Honorable Bobby Joe Champion

President of the Senate

I have the honor to inform you that the following enrolled Act of the 2024 Session of the State Legislature has been received from the Office of the Governor and is deposited in the Office of the Secretary of State for preservation, pursuant to the State Constitution, Article IV, Section 23:

S. F.

No.

H. F.

No.

Session Laws

Chapter No.

Time and

Date Approved

2024

Date Filed

2024

3769 82 9:34 a.m. April 8 April 8

Sincerely,

Steve Simon

Secretary of State

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND DIVISIONS

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

H. F. No. 2609, A bill for an act relating to public safety; modifying regulation of machine guns; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 609.67, subdivision 2.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

"Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 299A.642, subdivision 15, is amended to read:

Subd. 15. Required reports. (a) By February 1 of each year, the commissioner of public safety shall submit the following reports to the chairs and ranking minority members of the senate and house of representatives committees and divisions having jurisdiction over criminal justice policy and funding:

(1) a report containing a summary of all audits conducted on multijurisdictional entities under subdivision 4;

(2) a report on the results of audits conducted on data submitted to the criminal gang investigative data system under section 299C.091;

(3) a report on the activities and goals of the coordinating council; and

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(4) a report on how funds appropriated for violent crime reduction strategies were used.

(b) The report submitted under paragraph (a), clause (4), must include the following information regarding actions taken by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and Violent Crime Enforcement Teams receiving funding under this section:

(1) the number of firearms seized;

(2) the number of gun trafficking investigations conducted; and

(3) a summary of the types of investigations conducted.

Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 609.67, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) "Machine gun" means any firearm designed to discharge, or capable of discharging automatically more than once by a single function of the trigger.

(b) "Shotgun" means a weapon designed, redesigned, made or remade which is intended to be fired from the shoulder and uses the energy of the explosive in a fixed shotgun shell to fire through a smooth bore either a number of ball shot or a single projectile for each single pull of the trigger.

(c) "Short-barreled shotgun" means a shotgun having one or more barrels less than 18 inches in length and any weapon made from a shotgun if such weapon as modified has an overall length less than 26 inches.

(d) "Trigger activator" means:

(1) a removable manual or power driven trigger activating device constructed and designed so that, when attached to a firearm, the rate at which the trigger may be pulled increases and the rate of fire of the firearm increases to that of a machine gun; or

(2) a device that allows a semiautomatic firearm to shoot more than one shot with a single pull of the trigger, a single pull and release of the trigger, or by harnessing the recoil of energy of the semiautomatic firearm to which it is affixed so that the trigger resets and continues firing without additional physical manipulation of the trigger.

(e) "Machine gun conversion kit" means any part or combination of parts designed and intended for use in converting a weapon into a machine gun, and any combination of parts from which a machine gun can be assembled, but does not include a spare or replacement part for a machine gun that is possessed lawfully under section 609.67, subdivision 3.

EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective January 1, 2025.

Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 624.7141, is amended to read:

624.7141 TRANSFER TO INELIGIBLE PERSON.

Subdivision 1. Transfer prohibited. (a) A person is guilty of a ~~gross misdemeanor who~~ felony and may be sentenced to imprisonment for up to two years and to payment of a fine of not more than $10,000 if the person intentionally transfers a ~~pistol or semiautomatic military-style assault weapon~~ firearm to another if and the person knows or reasonably should know that the transferee:

(1) has been denied a permit to carry under section 624.714 because the transferee is not eligible under section 624.713 to possess a pistol or semiautomatic military-style assault weapon or any other firearm;

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(2) has been found ineligible to possess a pistol or semiautomatic military-style assault weapon by a chief of police or sheriff as a result of an application for a transferee permit or a transfer report; or

(3) is disqualified under section 624.713 from possessing a pistol or semiautomatic military-style assault weapon or any other firearm.

(b) Paragraph (a) does not apply to the transfer of a firearm other than a pistol or semiautomatic military-style assault weapon to a person under the age of 18 who is not disqualified from possessing any other firearm.

Subd. 2. ~~Felony~~ Aggravated offense. A ~~violation of this section is a felony~~ person who violates this section may be sentenced to imprisonment for up to five years and to payment of a fine of not more than $20,000 if the transferee possesses or uses the weapon within one year after the transfer in furtherance of a felony crime of violence.

Subd. 3. Subsequent eligibility. This section is not applicable to a transfer to a person who became eligible to possess a pistol or semiautomatic military-style assault weapon under section 624.713 after the transfer occurred but before the transferee used or possessed the weapon in furtherance of any crime.

EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective August 1, 2024, and applies to crimes committed on or after that date."

Delete the title and insert:

"A bill for an act relating to public safety; requiring a report on gun trafficking investigations and firearm seizures by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and Violent Crime Enforcement Teams; amending the definition of trigger activator; increasing penalties for transferring firearms to certain persons who are ineligible to possess firearms; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 624.7141; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, sections 299A.642, subdivision 15; 609.67, subdivision 1."

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

The report was adopted.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 2.03 and in accordance with Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8, H. F. No. 2609 was re‑referred to the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration.

Becker-Finn from the Committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law to which was referred:

H. F. No. 3499, A bill for an act relating to railroads; providing for railroad safety, including modifying minimum insurance requirements and establishing a maximum train length; providing for penalties; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 221.0255, subdivision 4, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 219.

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

The report was adopted.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 2.03 and in accordance with Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8, H. F. No. 3499 was re‑referred to the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration.

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

H. F. No. 3757, A bill for an act relating to public safety; establishing a felony offense for reporting a fictitious emergency and directing the emergency response to the home of certain individuals; making a conforming change; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 609.78, subdivision 3, by adding a subdivision.

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

The report was adopted.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 2.03 and in accordance with Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8, H. F. No. 3757 was re‑referred to the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration.

Gomez from the Committee on Taxes to which was referred:

H. F. No. 3992, A bill for an act relating to taxation; aid to local governments and private ambulance services; establishing a onetime aid program for certain licensed ambulance services; requiring reports; appropriating money.

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

The report was adopted.

Olson, L., from the Committee on Ways and Means to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4392, A bill for an act relating to human services; modifying provisions related to disability services, aging services, and substance use disorder services; modifying the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Services Act; phasing out subminimum wages; expanding blood-borne pathogen provisions to all state-operated treatment programs; removing expired reports; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 144G.45, subdivision 3; 177.24, by adding a subdivision; 245A.11, subdivision 2; 245D.071, subdivisions 3, 4; 245D.081, subdivisions 2, 3; 245D.09, subdivision 3; 245D.10, subdivision 1; 245F.02, subdivisions 17, 21; 245F.08, subdivision 3; 245F.15, subdivision 7; 245G.04, by adding a subdivision; 245G.22, subdivision 6; 246.71, subdivisions 3, 4, 5; 246.711; 246.712, subdivisions 1, 2; 246.713; 246.714; 246.715, subdivisions 1, 2, 3; 246.716, subdivisions 1, 2; 246.717; 246.72; 246.721; 246.722; 252.44; 254A.03, subdivision 1; 256.975, subdivision 7e; 256B.0759, subdivision 4; 256B.0911, subdivision 24; 256B.092, by adding a subdivision; 256B.49, by adding a subdivision; 256B.4905, subdivision 12; 256B.69, subdivision 5k, by adding a subdivision; 256B.85, subdivisions 2, 6, 6a, 11, 17, 20, by adding a subdivision; 256C.21; 256C.23, subdivisions 1a, 2, 2a, 2b, 2c, 6, 7, by adding a subdivision; 256C.233, subdivisions 1, 2; 256C.24, subdivisions 1, 2, 3; 256C.26; 256C.261; 256C.28, subdivision 1; 256R.08, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision; 402A.16, subdivision 2; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, sections 245G.05, subdivision 3; 245G.09, subdivision 3; 245G.11, subdivision 10; 245G.22, subdivisions 2, 17; 245I.04, subdivision 18; 254A.19, subdivision 3; 254B.04, subdivision 6, by adding a subdivision; 254B.05, subdivisions 1, 5; 254B.181, subdivision 1; 254B.19, subdivision 1; 256B.057, subdivision 9; 256B.0759, subdivision 2; 256B.4906; 256B.4914, subdivisions 4, 10, 10a; 256B.85, subdivision 13a; Laws 2021, First Special Session chapter 7, article 11, section 38, as amended; Laws 2023, chapter 61, article 8, section 13, subdivision 2; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 245D; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 245G.011, subdivision 5; 245G.22, subdivisions 4, 7; 252.34; 256.01, subdivisions 39, 41; 256.975, subdivisions 7f, 7g; 256B.79, subdivision 6; 256K.45, subdivision 2; 256R.18.

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Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 9, delete section 9

Page 56, after line 2, insert:

"Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 254B.03, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4. Division of costs. (a) Except for services provided by a county under section 254B.09, subdivision 1, or services provided under section 256B.69, the county shall, out of local money, pay the state for 22.95 percent of the cost of substance use disorder services, except for those services provided to persons enrolled in medical assistance under chapter 256B and room and board services under section 254B.05, subdivision 5, paragraph (b)~~, clause (12)~~. Counties may use the indigent hospitalization levy for treatment and hospital payments made under this section.

(b) 22.95 percent of any state collections from private or third-party pay, less 15 percent for the cost of payment and collections, must be distributed to the county that paid for a portion of the treatment under this section.

Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 254B.04, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:

Subd. 1a. Client eligibility. (a) Persons eligible for benefits under Code of Federal Regulations, title 25, part 20, who meet the income standards of section 256B.056, subdivision 4, and are not enrolled in medical assistance, are entitled to behavioral health fund services. State money appropriated for this paragraph must be placed in a separate account established for this purpose.

(b) Persons with dependent children who are determined to be in need of substance use disorder treatment pursuant to an assessment under section 260E.20, subdivision 1, or in need of chemical dependency treatment pursuant to a case plan under section 260C.201, subdivision 6, or 260C.212, shall be assisted by the local agency to access needed treatment services. Treatment services must be appropriate for the individual or family, which may include long-term care treatment or treatment in a facility that allows the dependent children to stay in the treatment facility. The county shall pay for out-of-home placement costs, if applicable.

(c) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), persons enrolled in medical assistance are eligible for room and board services under section 254B.05, subdivision 5, paragraph (b)~~, clause (12)~~.

(d) A client is eligible to have substance use disorder treatment paid for with funds from the behavioral health fund when the client:

(1) is eligible for MFIP as determined under chapter 256J;

(2) is eligible for medical assistance as determined under Minnesota Rules, parts 9505.0010 to 9505.0150;

(3) is eligible for general assistance, general assistance medical care, or work readiness as determined under Minnesota Rules, parts 9500.1200 to 9500.1318; or

(4) has income that is within current household size and income guidelines for entitled persons, as defined in this subdivision and subdivision 7.

(e) Clients who meet the financial eligibility requirement in paragraph (a) and who have a third-party payment source are eligible for the behavioral health fund if the third-party payment source pays less than 100 percent of the cost of treatment services for eligible clients.

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(f) A client is ineligible to have substance use disorder treatment services paid for with behavioral health fund money if the client:

(1) has an income that exceeds current household size and income guidelines for entitled persons as defined in this subdivision and subdivision 7; or

(2) has an available third-party payment source that will pay the total cost of the client's treatment.

(g) A client who is disenrolled from a state prepaid health plan during a treatment episode is eligible for continued treatment service that is paid for by the behavioral health fund until the treatment episode is completed or the client is re-enrolled in a state prepaid health plan if the client:

(1) continues to be enrolled in MinnesotaCare, medical assistance, or general assistance medical care; or

(2) is eligible according to paragraphs (a) and (b) and is determined eligible by a local agency under section 254B.04.

(h) When a county commits a client under chapter 253B to a regional treatment center for substance use disorder services and the client is ineligible for the behavioral health fund, the county is responsible for the payment to the regional treatment center according to section 254B.05, subdivision 4.

Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 254B.04, subdivision 2a, is amended to read:

Subd. 2a. Eligibility for room and board services for persons in outpatient substance use disorder treatment. A person eligible for room and board services under section 254B.05, subdivision 5, paragraph (b)~~, clause (12)~~, must score at level 4 on assessment dimensions related to readiness to change, relapse, continued use, or recovery environment in order to be assigned to services with a room and board component reimbursed under this section. Whether a treatment facility has been designated an institution for mental diseases under United States Code, title 42, section 1396d, shall not be a factor in making placements."

Page 60, delete section 17 and insert:

"Sec. 20. Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 254B.05, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5. ~~Rate requirements~~ Eligible services. (a) The commissioner shall establish rates for substance use disorder services and service enhancements funded under this chapter.

(b) Eligible substance use disorder treatment services include:

(1) those licensed, as applicable, according to chapter 245G or applicable Tribal license ~~and provided according to the following ASAM levels of care:~~. This clause expires when the services listed in subdivision 6 become eligible substance use disorder treatment services;

~~(i) ASAM level 0.5 early intervention services provided according to section 254B.19, subdivision 1, clause (1);~~

~~(ii) ASAM level 1.0 outpatient services provided according to section 254B.19, subdivision 1, clause (2);~~

~~(iii) ASAM level 2.1 intensive outpatient services provided according to section 254B.19, subdivision 1, clause (3);~~

~~(iv) ASAM level 2.5 partial hospitalization services provided according to section 254B.19, subdivision 1, clause (4);~~

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~~(v) ASAM level 3.1 clinically managed low-intensity residential services provided according to section 254B.19, subdivision 1, clause (5);~~

~~(vi) ASAM level 3.3 clinically managed population-specific high-intensity residential services provided according to section 254B.19, subdivision 1, clause (6); and~~

~~(vii) ASAM level 3.5 clinically managed high-intensity residential services provided according to section 254B.19, subdivision 1, clause (7);~~

(2) comprehensive assessments provided according to ~~sections 245.4863, paragraph (a), and 245G.05~~ section 254A.19, subdivision 3;

(3) treatment coordination services provided according to section 245G.07, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (5);

(4) peer recovery support services provided according to section 245G.07, subdivision 2, clause (8);

(5) withdrawal management services provided according to chapter 245F;

(6) hospital-based treatment services that are licensed according to sections 245G.01 to 245G.17 or applicable tribal license and licensed as a hospital under sections 144.50 to 144.56;

(7) substance use disorder treatment services with medications for opioid use disorder provided in an opioid treatment program licensed according to sections 245G.01 to 245G.17 and 245G.22, or under an applicable Tribal license;

(8) high, medium, and low intensity residential treatment services that are licensed according to sections 245G.01 to 245G.17 and 245G.21 or applicable Tribal license which provide, respectively, 30, 15, and five hours of clinical services each week. This clause expires when the services listed in subdivision 7 become eligible substance use disorder treatment services;

~~(7)~~ (9) adolescent treatment programs that are licensed as outpatient treatment programs according to sections 245G.01 to 245G.18 or as residential treatment programs according to Minnesota Rules, parts 2960.0010 to 2960.0220, and 2960.0430 to 2960.0490, or applicable tribal license;

~~(8)~~ (10) ASAM 3.5 clinically managed high-intensity residential services that are licensed according to sections 245G.01 to 245G.17 and 245G.21 or applicable tribal license, which provide ASAM level of care 3.5 according to section 254B.19, subdivision 1, clause (7), and are provided by a state-operated vendor or to clients who have been civilly committed to the commissioner, present the most complex and difficult care needs, and are a potential threat to the community; and

~~(9)~~ (11) room and board facilities that meet the requirements of subdivision 1a.

(c) Beginning January 1, 2025, or upon federal approval, whichever is later, in addition to the services listed in paragraph (b), clauses (2) to (11), services licensed, as applicable, according to chapter 245G or applicable Tribal license and provided according to the following ASAM levels of care are eligible substance use disorder services:

(1) ASAM level 0.5 early intervention services provided according to section 254B.19, subdivision 1, clause (1);

(2) ASAM level 1.0 outpatient services provided according to section 254B.19, subdivision 1, clause (2);

(3) ASAM level 2.1 intensive outpatient services provided according to section 254B.19, subdivision 1, clause (3); and

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(4) ASAM level 2.5 partial hospitalization services provided according to section 254B.19, subdivision 1, clause (4).

(d) Beginning January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval, whichever is later, in addition to the services listed in paragraph (b), clauses (2) to (11), and paragraph (c), services licensed, as applicable, according to chapter 245G or applicable Tribal license and provided according to the following ASAM levels of care are eligible substance use disorder services:

(1) ASAM level 3.1 clinically managed low-intensity residential services provided according to section 254B.19, subdivision 1, clause (5);

(2) ASAM level 3.3 clinically managed population-specific high-intensity residential services provided according to section 254B.19, subdivision 1, clause (6); and

(3) ASAM level 3.5 clinically managed high-intensity residential services provided according to section 254B.19, subdivision 1, clause (7).

~~(c) The commissioner shall establish higher rates for programs that meet the requirements of paragraph (b) and one of the following additional requirements:~~

~~(1) programs that serve parents with their children if the program:~~

~~(i) provides on-site child care during the hours of treatment activity that:~~

~~(A) is licensed under chapter 245A as a child care center under Minnesota Rules, chapter 9503; or~~

~~(B) is licensed under chapter 245A and sections 245G.01 to 245G.19; or~~

~~(ii) arranges for off-site child care during hours of treatment activity at a facility that is licensed under chapter 245A as:~~

~~(A) a child care center under Minnesota Rules, chapter 9503; or~~

~~(B) a family child care home under Minnesota Rules, chapter 9502;~~

~~(2) culturally specific or culturally responsive programs as defined in section 254B.01, subdivision 4a;~~

~~(3) disability responsive programs as defined in section 254B.01, subdivision 4b;~~

(4) programs that offer medical services delivered by appropriately credentialed health care staff in an amount equal to two hours per client per week if the medical needs of the client and the nature and provision of any medical services provided are documented in the client file; or

~~(5) programs that offer services to individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder problems if:~~

~~(i) the program meets the co-occurring requirements in section 245G.20;~~

(ii) 25 percent of the counseling staff are licensed mental health professionals under section 245I.04, subdivision 2, or are students or licensing candidates under the supervision of a licensed alcohol and drug counselor supervisor and mental health professional under section 245I.04, subdivision 2, except that no more than 50 percent of the mental health staff may be students or licensing candidates with time documented to be directly related to provisions of co-occurring services;

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~~(iii) clients scoring positive on a standardized mental health screen receive a mental health diagnostic assessment within ten days of admission;~~

(iv) the program has standards for multidisciplinary case review that include a monthly review for each client that, at a minimum, includes a licensed mental health professional and licensed alcohol and drug counselor, and their involvement in the review is documented;

~~(v) family education is offered that addresses mental health and substance use disorder and the interaction between the two; and~~

~~(vi) co-occurring counseling staff shall receive eight hours of co-occurring disorder training annually.~~

(d) In order to be eligible for a higher rate under paragraph (c), clause (1), a program that provides arrangements for off-site child care must maintain current documentation at the substance use disorder facility of the child care provider's current licensure to provide child care services.

(e) Adolescent residential programs that meet the requirements of Minnesota Rules, parts 2960.0430 to 2960.0490 and 2960.0580 to 2960.0690, are exempt from the requirements in paragraph (c), clause (4), items (i) to (iv).

(f) Subject to federal approval, substance use disorder services that are otherwise covered as direct face-to-face services may be provided via telehealth as defined in section 256B.0625, subdivision 3b. The use of telehealth to deliver services must be medically appropriate to the condition and needs of the person being served. Reimbursement shall be at the same rates and under the same conditions that would otherwise apply to direct face‑to‑face services.

(g) For the purpose of reimbursement under this section, substance use disorder treatment services provided in a group setting without a group participant maximum or maximum client to staff ratio under chapter 245G shall not exceed a client to staff ratio of 48 to one. At least one of the attending staff must meet the qualifications as established under this chapter for the type of treatment service provided. A recovery peer may not be included as part of the staff ratio.

(h) Payment for outpatient substance use disorder services that are licensed according to sections 245G.01 to 245G.17 is limited to six hours per day or 30 hours per week unless prior authorization of a greater number of hours is obtained from the commissioner.

~~(i) Payment for substance use disorder services under this section must start from the day of service initiation, when the comprehensive assessment is completed within the required timelines.~~

EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective August 1, 2024, except the amendments to paragraph (b), clause (1), and the amendment adding paragraphs (c) and (d) are effective the day following final enactment and the amendment adding paragraph (b), clause (8), is effective retroactively from January 1, 2024, with federal approval. The commissioner of human services shall notify the revisor of statutes when federal approval is obtained.

Sec. 21. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 254B.05, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:

Subd. 6. Enhanced rate requirements. The commissioner shall establish higher rates for programs that meet the requirements of subdivision 5, paragraphs (b) to (d), and one of the following additional requirements:

(1) programs that serve parents with their children if the program:

(i) provides on-site child care during the hours of treatment activity that:

(A) is licensed under chapter 245A as a child care center under Minnesota Rules, chapter 9503; or

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(B) is licensed under chapter 245A and sections 245G.01 to 245G.19; or

(ii) arranges for off-site child care during hours of treatment activity at a facility that is licensed under chapter 245A as:

(A) a child care center under Minnesota Rules, chapter 9503; or

(B) a family child care home under Minnesota Rules, chapter 9502;

(2) culturally specific or culturally responsive programs as defined in section 254B.01, subdivision 4a;

(3) disability responsive programs as defined in section 254B.01, subdivision 4b;

(5) programs that offer services to individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder problems if:

(i) the program meets the co-occurring requirements in section 245G.20;

(iii) clients scoring positive on a standardized mental health screen receive a mental health diagnostic assessment within ten days of admission;

(v) family education is offered that addresses mental health and substance use disorder and the interaction between the two; and

(vi) co-occurring counseling staff shall receive eight hours of co-occurring disorder training annually.

EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective August 1, 2024.

Sec. 22. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 254B.05, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:

Subd. 7. Other rate requirements. (a) In order to be eligible for a higher rate under subdivision 6, clause (1), a program that provides arrangements for off-site child care must maintain current documentation at the substance use disorder facility of the child care provider's current licensure to provide child care services.

(b) Adolescent residential programs that meet the requirements of Minnesota Rules, parts 2960.0430 to 2960.0490 and 2960.0580 to 2960.0690, are exempt from the requirements in subdivision 6, clause (5), items (i) to (iv).

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(c) Subject to federal approval, substance use disorder services that are otherwise covered as direct face-to-face services may be provided via telehealth as defined in section 256B.0625, subdivision 3b. The use of telehealth to deliver services must be medically appropriate to the condition and needs of the person being served. Reimbursement shall be at the same rates and under the same conditions that would otherwise apply to direct face‑to‑face services.

(d) For the purpose of reimbursement under this section, substance use disorder treatment services provided in a group setting without a group participant maximum or maximum client to staff ratio under chapter 245G shall not exceed a client to staff ratio of 48 to one. At least one of the attending staff must meet the qualifications as established under this chapter for the type of treatment service provided. A recovery peer may not be included as part of the staff ratio.

(e) Payment for outpatient substance use disorder services that are licensed according to sections 245G.01 to 245G.17 is limited to six hours per day or 30 hours per week unless prior authorization of a greater number of hours is obtained from the commissioner.

(f) Payment for substance use disorder services under this section must start from the day of service initiation, when the comprehensive assessment is completed within the required timelines.

EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective August 1, 2024.

Sec. 23. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 254B.12, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3. Substance use disorder provider rate increase. For the eligible substance use disorder services listed in section 254B.05, subdivision 5, and provided on or after July 1, 2017, payment rates shall be increased by one percent over the rates in effect on January 1, 2017, for vendors who meet the requirements of section 254B.05.

Sec. 24. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 254B.12, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4. Culturally specific or culturally responsive program and disability responsive program provider rate increase. For the eligible substance use disorder services listed in section 254B.05, subdivision 5, provided by programs that meet the requirements of section 254B.05, subdivision ~~5, paragraph (c)~~ 6, clauses (1), (2), and (3), on or after January 1, 2022, payment rates shall increase by five percent over the rates in effect on January 1, 2021. The commissioner shall increase prepaid medical assistance capitation rates as appropriate to reflect this increase."

Page 68, delete section 21 and insert:

"Sec. 28. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 256B.0759, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4. Provider payment rates. (a) Payment rates for participating providers must be increased for services provided to medical assistance enrollees. To receive a rate increase, participating providers must meet demonstration project requirements and provide evidence of formal referral arrangements with providers delivering step-up or step-down levels of care. Providers that have enrolled in the demonstration project but have not met the provider standards under subdivision 3 as of July 1, 2022, are not eligible for a rate increase under this subdivision until the date that the provider meets the provider standards in subdivision 3. Services provided from July 1, 2022, to the date that the provider meets the provider standards under subdivision 3 shall be reimbursed at rates according to section 254B.05, subdivision 5, ~~paragraph~~ paragraphs (b) to (d). Rate increases paid under this subdivision to a provider for services provided between July 1, 2021, and July 1, 2022, are not subject to recoupment when the provider is taking meaningful steps to meet demonstration project requirements that are not otherwise required by law, and the provider provides documentation to the commissioner, upon request, of the steps being taken.

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(b) The commissioner may temporarily suspend payments to the provider according to section 256B.04, subdivision 21, paragraph (d), if the provider does not meet the requirements in paragraph (a). Payments withheld from the provider must be made once the commissioner determines that the requirements in paragraph (a) are met.

(c) For substance use disorder services under section 254B.05, subdivision 5, paragraph (b), clause ~~(8)~~ (10), provided on or after July 1, 2020, payment rates must be increased by 25 percent over the rates in effect on December 31, 2019.

(d) For substance use disorder services under section 254B.05, subdivision 5, paragraph (b), clauses (1), (6), and (7), and paragraphs (c) and (d), and adolescent treatment programs that are licensed as outpatient treatment programs according to sections 245G.01 to 245G.18, provided on or after January 1, 2021, payment rates must be increased by 20 percent over the rates in effect on December 31, 2020.

(e) Effective January 1, 2021, and contingent on annual federal approval, managed care plans and county-based purchasing plans must reimburse providers of the substance use disorder services meeting the criteria described in paragraph (a) who are employed by or under contract with the plan an amount that is at least equal to the fee-for-service base rate payment for the substance use disorder services described in paragraphs (c) and (d). The commissioner must monitor the effect of this requirement on the rate of access to substance use disorder services and residential substance use disorder rates. Capitation rates paid to managed care organizations and county-based purchasing plans must reflect the impact of this requirement. This paragraph expires if federal approval is not received at any time as required under this paragraph.

(f) Effective July 1, 2021, contracts between managed care plans and county-based purchasing plans and providers to whom paragraph (e) applies must allow recovery of payments from those providers if, for any contract year, federal approval for the provisions of paragraph (e) is not received, and capitation rates are adjusted as a result. Payment recoveries must not exceed the amount equal to any decrease in rates that results from this provision."

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

The report was adopted.

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

H. F. No. 4509, A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for site selection planning and predesign for a new facility for Tending the Soil.

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

Joint Rule 2.03 has been waived for any subsequent committee action on this bill.

The report was adopted.

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Becker-Finn from the Committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4537, A bill for an act relating to human services; the Department of Human Services Office of Inspector General executive bill on children's licensing issues; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 245A.04, subdivision 10, by adding a subdivision; 245A.09, subdivision 7; 245A.14, subdivision 17; 245A.16, by adding a subdivision; 245A.52, subdivision 2; 245A.66, subdivision 2; 245E.08; 245H.01, by adding subdivisions; 245H.08, subdivision 1; 245H.14, subdivisions 1, 4; 260E.30, subdivision 3; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, sections 245A.02, subdivision 2c; 245A.16, subdivision 11; 245C.02, subdivision 6a; 245H.06, subdivisions 1, 2; 245H.08, subdivisions 4, 5; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 245H; repealing Minnesota Rules, part 9545.0805, subpart 1.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 1, after line 12, insert:

"Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 13.46, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4. Licensing data. (a) As used in this subdivision:

(1) "licensing data" are all data collected, maintained, used, or disseminated by the welfare system pertaining to persons licensed or registered or who apply for licensure or registration or who formerly were licensed or registered under the authority of the commissioner of human services;

(2) "client" means a person who is receiving services from a licensee or from an applicant for licensure; and

(3) "personal and personal financial data" are Social Security numbers, identity of and letters of reference, insurance information, reports from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, health examination reports, and social/home studies.

(b)(1)(i) Except as provided in paragraph (c), the following data on applicants, certification holders, license holders, and former licensees are public: name, address, telephone number of licensees, email addresses except for family child foster care, date of receipt of a completed application, dates of licensure, licensed capacity, type of client preferred, variances granted, record of training and education in child care and child development, type of dwelling, name and relationship of other family members, previous license history, class of license, the existence and status of complaints, and the number of serious injuries to or deaths of individuals in the licensed program as reported to the commissioner of human services, the local social services agency, or any other county welfare agency. For purposes of this clause, a serious injury is one that is treated by a physician.

(ii) Except as provided in item (v), when a correction order, an order to forfeit a fine, an order of license suspension, an order of temporary immediate suspension, an order of license revocation, an order of license denial, or an order of conditional license has been issued, or a complaint is resolved, the following data on current and former licensees and applicants are public: the general nature of the complaint or allegations leading to the temporary immediate suspension; the substance and investigative findings of the licensing or maltreatment complaint, licensing violation, or substantiated maltreatment; the existence of settlement negotiations; the record of informal resolution of a licensing violation; orders of hearing; findings of fact; conclusions of law; specifications of the final correction order, fine, suspension, temporary immediate suspension, revocation, denial, or conditional license contained in the record of licensing action; whether a fine has been paid; and the status of any appeal of these actions.

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(iii) When a license denial under section 245A.05 or a sanction under section 245A.07 is based on a determination that a license holder, applicant, or controlling individual is responsible for maltreatment under section 626.557 or chapter 260E, the identity of the applicant, license holder, or controlling individual as the individual responsible for maltreatment is public data at the time of the issuance of the license denial or sanction.

(iv) When a license denial under section 245A.05 or a sanction under section 245A.07 is based on a determination that a license holder, applicant, or controlling individual is disqualified under chapter 245C, the identity of the license holder, applicant, or controlling individual as the disqualified individual is public data at the time of the issuance of the licensing sanction or denial. If the applicant, license holder, or controlling individual requests reconsideration of the disqualification and the disqualification is affirmed, the reason for the disqualification and the reason to not set aside the disqualification are private data.

(v) A correction order or fine issued to a child care provider for a licensing violation is private data on individuals under section 13.02, subdivision 12, or nonpublic data under section 13.02, subdivision 9, if the correction order or fine is seven years old or older.

(2) For applicants who withdraw their application prior to licensure or denial of a license, the following data are public: the name of the applicant, the city and county in which the applicant was seeking licensure, the dates of the commissioner's receipt of the initial application and completed application, the type of license sought, and the date of withdrawal of the application.

(3) For applicants who are denied a license, the following data are public: the name and address of the applicant, the city and county in which the applicant was seeking licensure, the dates of the commissioner's receipt of the initial application and completed application, the type of license sought, the date of denial of the application, the nature of the basis for the denial, the existence of settlement negotiations, the record of informal resolution of a denial, orders of hearings, findings of fact, conclusions of law, specifications of the final order of denial, and the status of any appeal of the denial.

(4) When maltreatment is substantiated under section 626.557 or chapter 260E and the victim and the substantiated perpetrator are affiliated with a program licensed under chapter 245A, the commissioner of human services, local social services agency, or county welfare agency may inform the license holder where the maltreatment occurred of the identity of the substantiated perpetrator and the victim.

(5) Notwithstanding clause (1), for child foster care, only the name of the license holder and the status of the license are public if the county attorney has requested that data otherwise classified as public data under clause (1) be considered private data based on the best interests of a child in placement in a licensed program.

(c) The following are private data on individuals under section 13.02, subdivision 12, or nonpublic data under section 13.02, subdivision 9: personal and personal financial data on family day care program and family foster care program applicants and licensees and their family members who provide services under the license.

(d) The following are private data on individuals: the identity of persons who have made reports concerning licensees or applicants that appear in inactive investigative data, and the records of clients or employees of the licensee or applicant for licensure whose records are received by the licensing agency for purposes of review or in anticipation of a contested matter. The names of reporters of complaints or alleged violations of licensing standards under chapters 245A, 245B, 245C, and 245D, and applicable rules and alleged maltreatment under section 626.557 and chapter 260E, are confidential data and may be disclosed only as provided in section 260E.21, subdivision 4; 260E.35; or 626.557, subdivision 12b.

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(e) Data classified as private, confidential, nonpublic, or protected nonpublic under this subdivision become public data if submitted to a court or administrative law judge as part of a disciplinary proceeding in which there is a public hearing concerning a license which has been suspended, immediately suspended, revoked, or denied.

(f) Data generated in the course of licensing investigations that relate to an alleged violation of law are investigative data under subdivision 3.

(g) Data that are not public data collected, maintained, used, or disseminated under this subdivision that relate to or are derived from a report as defined in section 260E.03, or 626.5572, subdivision 18, are subject to the destruction provisions of sections 260E.35, subdivision 6, and 626.557, subdivision 12b.

(h) Upon request, not public data collected, maintained, used, or disseminated under this subdivision that relate to or are derived from a report of substantiated maltreatment as defined in section 626.557 or chapter 260E may be exchanged with the Department of Health for purposes of completing background studies pursuant to section 144.057 and with the Department of Corrections for purposes of completing background studies pursuant to section 241.021.

(i) Data on individuals collected according to licensing activities under chapters 245A and 245C, data on individuals collected by the commissioner of human services according to investigations under section 626.557 and chapters 245A, 245B, 245C, 245D, and 260E may be shared with the Department of Human Rights, the Department of Health, the Department of Corrections, the ombudsman for mental health and developmental disabilities, and the individual's professional regulatory board when there is reason to believe that laws or standards under the jurisdiction of those agencies may have been violated or the information may otherwise be relevant to the board's regulatory jurisdiction. Background study data on an individual who is the subject of a background study under chapter 245C for a licensed service for which the commissioner of human services is the license holder may be shared with the commissioner and the commissioner's delegate by the licensing division. Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, the identity of a reporter of alleged maltreatment or licensing violations may not be disclosed.

(j) In addition to the notice of determinations required under sections 260E.24, subdivisions 5 and 7, and 260E.30, subdivision 6, paragraphs (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f), if the commissioner or the local social services agency has determined that an individual is a substantiated perpetrator of maltreatment of a child based on sexual abuse, as defined in section 260E.03, and the commissioner or local social services agency knows that the individual is a person responsible for a child's care in another facility, the commissioner or local social services agency shall notify the head of that facility of this determination. The notification must include an explanation of the individual's available appeal rights and the status of any appeal. If a notice is given under this paragraph, the government entity making the notification shall provide a copy of the notice to the individual who is the subject of the notice.

(k) All not public data collected, maintained, used, or disseminated under this subdivision and subdivision 3 may be exchanged between the Department of Human Services, Licensing Division, and the Department of Corrections for purposes of regulating services for which the Department of Human Services and the Department of Corrections have regulatory authority.

EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective January 1, 2025."

Page 8, after line 19, insert:

"Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 245C.033, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3. Procedure; maltreatment and state licensing agency data. (a) For requests paid directly by the guardian or conservator, requests for maltreatment and state licensing agency data checks must be submitted by the guardian or conservator to the commissioner on the form or in the manner prescribed by the commissioner. Upon

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receipt of a signed informed consent and payment under section 245C.10, the commissioner shall complete the maltreatment and state licensing agency checks. Upon completion of the checks, the commissioner shall provide the requested information to the courts on the form or in the manner prescribed by the commissioner.

(b) For requests paid by the court based on the in forma pauperis status of the guardian or conservator, requests for maltreatment and state licensing agency data checks must be submitted by the court to the commissioner on the form or in the manner prescribed by the commissioner. The form will serve as certification that the individual has been granted in forma pauperis status. Upon receipt of a signed data request consent form from the court, the commissioner shall initiate the maltreatment and state licensing agency checks. Upon completion of the checks, the commissioner shall provide the requested information to the courts on the form or in the manner prescribed by the commissioner.

Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 245C.08, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4. Juvenile court records. (a) For a background study conducted by the Department of Human Services, the commissioner shall review records from the juvenile courts for an individual studied under ~~section 245C.03, subdivision 1, paragraph (a),~~ this chapter when the commissioner has reasonable cause.

(b) For a background study conducted by a county agency for family child care before the implementation of NETStudy 2.0, the commissioner shall review records from the juvenile courts for individuals listed in section 245C.03, subdivision 1, who are ages 13 through 23 living in the household where the licensed services will be provided. The commissioner shall also review records from juvenile courts for any other individual listed under section 245C.03, subdivision 1, when the commissioner has reasonable cause.

~~(c)~~ (b) The juvenile courts shall help with the study by giving the commissioner existing juvenile court records relating to delinquency proceedings held on individuals ~~described in section 245C.03, subdivision 1, paragraph (a),~~ who are subjects of studies under this chapter when requested pursuant to this subdivision.

~~(d)~~ (c) For purposes of this chapter, a finding that a delinquency petition is proven in juvenile court shall be considered a conviction in state district court.

~~(e)~~ (d) Juvenile courts shall provide orders of involuntary and voluntary termination of parental rights under section 260C.301 to the commissioner upon request for purposes of conducting a background study under this chapter.

Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 245C.10, subdivision 15, is amended to read:

Subd. 15. Guardians and conservators. (a) The commissioner shall recover the cost of conducting maltreatment and state licensing agency checks for guardians and conservators under section 245C.033 through a fee of no more than $50. The fees collected under this subdivision are appropriated to the commissioner for the purpose of conducting maltreatment and state licensing agency checks.

(b) The fee must be paid directly to and in the manner prescribed by the commissioner before any maltreatment and state licensing agency checks under section 245C.033 may be conducted.

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(c) Notwithstanding paragraph (b), the court shall pay the fee for an applicant who has been granted in forma pauperis status upon receipt of the invoice from the commissioner."

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

The report was adopted.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 2.03 and in accordance with Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8, H. F. No. 4537 was re‑referred to the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration.

Klevorn from the Committee on State and Local Government Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4598, A bill for an act relating to the legislature; proposing an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution, article IV, sections 3, 5, and 12; by adding an article XV; establishing an Independent Redistricting Commission; establishing a Redistricting Commission Applicant Review Panel; establishing principles to be used in adopting legislative and congressional districts; prohibiting members of the legislature from being employed or engaged for compensation as a lobbyist for a period of one year following the end of their legislative service; amending requirements related to the convening and conduct of regular legislative sessions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 2.031, by adding a subdivision; 2.731; 10A.01, subdivision 35; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 2; 2A; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 2.91.

Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration.

The report was adopted.

Nelson, M., from the Committee on Labor and Industry Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4713, A bill for an act relating to occupational health and safety; requiring the commissioner of labor and industry to adopt rules related to acceptable blood lead levels for workers.

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

The report was adopted.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 2.03 and in accordance with Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8, H. F. No. 4713 was re‑referred to the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration.

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Becker-Finn from the Committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4728, A bill for an act relating to elections; requiring the commissioner of revenue to establish an online system to claim the political contribution refund; amending the political contribution refund program to allow for electronic information transfer between the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board and the Department of Revenue; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 10A.02, subdivision 11b; 10A.322, subdivision 4; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 290.06, subdivision 23.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

"Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.02, subdivision 11b, is amended to read:

Subd. 11b. Data privacy related to electronic reporting system. (a) The board may develop and maintain systems to enable treasurers to enter and store electronic records online for the purpose of complying with this chapter. Data entered into such systems by treasurers or their authorized agents is not government data under chapter 13 and may not be accessed or used by the board for any purpose without the treasurer's written consent. Data from such systems that has been submitted to the board as a filed report is government data under chapter 13.

(b) For purposes of administering the refund under section 290.06, subdivision 23, the board may access or use the following data entered and stored in an electronic reporting system and share the data with the commissioner of revenue: (1) the date and amount of the contribution; (2) the name and address of the person requesting the refund; (3) any unique identifier for the contribution; (4) the name and campaign identification number of the party or candidate that received the contribution; and (5) the date on which the contribution was received. Data accessed, used, or maintained by the board under this paragraph is private data on individuals, as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 12.

EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective January 1, 2026.

Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.322, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4. Refund ~~receipt forms~~ receipts; penalty. (a) The board must make available to a political party on request and to any candidate for whom an agreement under this section is effective, ~~a supply of~~ official electronic refund ~~receipt forms~~ receipts that state in boldface type that:

(1) a contributor who is given a receipt ~~form~~ is eligible to claim a refund as provided in section 290.06, subdivision 23; and

(2) if the contribution is to a candidate, that the candidate has signed an agreement to limit campaign expenditures as provided in this section.

~~The forms must provide duplicate copies of the receipt to be attached to the contributor's claim.~~ An electronic receipt must only be issued for a contribution of $10 or more. Each receipt must include a unique receipt validation number that allows the commissioner of revenue to verify the information on the receipt with the Campaign Finance Board. A political party or candidate may provide a printed copy of the electronic receipt to the contributor.

(b) At least once a week, the board must provide the commissioner of revenue a receipt validation report. For each contribution reported to the board during the week, the report must include:

(1) the date and amount of the contribution;

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(2) the name and address of the contributor;

(3) the name and campaign identification number of the party or candidate that received the contribution; and

(4) the receipt validation number assigned to the contribution.

~~(b)~~ (c) The willful issuance of an official refund receipt ~~form or a facsimile of one~~ to any of the candidate's contributors by a candidate or treasurer of a candidate who did not sign an agreement under this section is subject to a civil penalty of up to $3,000 imposed by the board.

~~(c)~~ (d) The willful issuance of an official refund receipt ~~form or a facsimile~~ to an individual not eligible to claim a refund under section 290.06, subdivision 23, is subject to a civil penalty of up to $3,000 imposed by the board.

~~(d)~~ (e) A violation of paragraph ~~(b)~~ (c) or ~~(c)~~ (d) is a misdemeanor.

(f) A receipt validation report and a receipt validation number prepared pursuant to this section are private data on individuals, as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 12.

EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective for contributions made after December 31, 2025.

Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 290.06, subdivision 23, is amended to read:

Subd. 23. Refund of contributions to political parties and candidates. (a) A taxpayer may claim a refund equal to the amount of the taxpayer's contributions made in the calendar year to candidates and to a political party. The maximum total refund per calendar year for an individual must not exceed $75 and for a married couple, filing jointly, must not exceed $150. The commissioner must not issue a refund, whether in one payment or in aggregate, to a taxpayer that exceeds the maximum refund amounts specified in this subdivision. A refund of a contribution is allowed only if the taxpayer files:

(1) a form required by the commissioner and attaches to the form ~~a copy of~~ an official refund receipt ~~form~~ issued by the candidate or party and signed by the candidate, the treasurer of the candidate's principal campaign committee, or the chair or treasurer of the party unit, after the contribution was received~~. The receipt forms must be numbered, and the data on the receipt that are not public must be made available to the campaign finance and public disclosure board upon its request~~; or

(2) a claim using the electronic filing system authorized in paragraph (i).

The form or claim must include one or more unique receipt validation numbers from receipts issued pursuant to section 10A.322, subdivision 4.

(b) A claim must be filed with the commissioner no sooner than January 1 of the calendar year in which the contribution was made and no later than April 15 of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the contribution was made. ~~A taxpayer may file only one claim per calendar year.~~ A claim must be for a minimum of $10. Amounts paid by the commissioner after June 15 of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the contribution was made must include interest at the rate specified in section 270C.405.

~~(b)~~ (c) No refund is allowed under this subdivision for a contribution to a candidate unless the candidate:

(1) has signed an agreement to limit campaign expenditures as provided in section 10A.322;

(2) is seeking an office for which voluntary spending limits are specified in section 10A.25; and

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(3) has designated a principal campaign committee.

This subdivision does not limit the campaign expenditures of a candidate who does not sign an agreement but accepts a contribution for which the contributor improperly claims a refund.

~~(c)~~ (d) For purposes of this subdivision, "political party" means a major political party as defined in section 200.02, subdivision 7, or a minor political party qualifying for inclusion on the income tax or property tax refund form under section 10A.31, subdivision 3a.

A "major party" or "minor party" includes the aggregate of that party's organization within each house of the legislature, the state party organization, and the party organization within congressional districts, counties, legislative districts, municipalities, and precincts.

"Candidate" means a candidate as defined in section 10A.01, subdivision 10, except a candidate for judicial office.

"Contribution" means a gift of money.

~~(d)~~ (e) The commissioner shall make copies of the form available to the public and candidates upon request.

~~(e)~~ (f) The following data collected or maintained by the commissioner under this subdivision are private: the identities of individuals claiming a refund, the identities of candidates to whom those individuals have made contributions, and the amount of each contribution.

~~(f)~~ (g) The commissioner shall report to the campaign finance and public disclosure board by each August 1 a summary showing the total number and aggregate amount of political contribution refunds made on behalf of each candidate and each political party. These data are public.

~~(g)~~ (h) The amount necessary to pay claims for the refund provided in this section is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of revenue.

(h) For a taxpayer who files a claim for refund via the Internet or other electronic means, the commissioner may accept the number on the official receipt as documentation that a contribution was made rather than the actual receipt as required by paragraph (a) (i) The commissioner must establish an electronic filing system by which refunds are claimed.

EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective for contributions made after December 31, 2025.

Sec. 4. APPROPRIATION.

$....... in fiscal year 2025 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of revenue to establish and implement an electronic filing system for political contribution refund claims. This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2026."

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

The report was adopted.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 2.03 and in accordance with Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8, H. F. No. 4728 was re‑referred to the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration.

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Becker-Finn from the Committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4746, A bill for an act relating to labor; regulating transportation network companies; providing a civil cause of action; imposing criminal penalties; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 65B.472; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 181C.

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

The report was adopted.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 2.03 and in accordance with Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8, H. F. No. 4746 was re‑referred to the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration.

Klevorn from the Committee on State and Local Government Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4757, A bill for an act relating to cannabis; transferring enforcement of edible cannabinoid products to the Office of Cannabis Management; clarifying workplace testing for cannabis; making technical changes related to the taxation of cannabis and related products; replacing medical cannabis licenses with endorsements; establishing a petition process to designate cannabinoids as nonintoxicating or approved for use in lower-potency hemp edibles; authorizing lower-potency hemp edibles to contain certain artificially derived cannabinoids created in making delta‑9 tetrahydrocannabinol; allowing testing of certain hemp products to be performed by labs meeting accreditation standards regardless of licensing status; authorizing patients enrolled in the registry program to obtain cannabis flower from registered designated caregivers; authorizing registered designated caregivers to cultivate cannabis plants on behalf of patients enrolled in the registry program; authorizing the Office of Cannabis Management to recall certain cannabis and related products; transferring the duties of the medical cannabis program to the Office of Cannabis Management on July 1, 2025; authorizing the appointment of deputy directors; clarifying the process for transfer of certain licenses; providing for license preapproval; removing the requirement that local governments perform certain inspections; removing the requirement that license applications be scored based on identified criteria and requiring that license applications be assessed based on certain minimum criteria; requiring employees of cannabis businesses to meet certain background check requirements; establishing social equity licenses; limiting the number of certain licenses that can be made available in an application period; providing for the conversion of a registration to sell certain hemp-derived products into a hemp business license; providing for a cannabis research license classification; authorizing the Office of Cannabis Management to adjust limits on cultivation area; permitting certain businesses to transport cannabis and related products between facilities operated by the business; replacing the prohibition on certain sales of lower-potency hemp products with a prohibition on selling to an obviously intoxicated person; providing for enforcement of unlicensed businesses engaging in activities that require a license; making technical and conforming changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 17.133, subdivision 1; 152.22, subdivision 14; 152.27, subdivisions 2, 6, by adding a subdivision; 181.950, subdivision 10; 181.952, as amended; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, sections 3.9224, subdivision 1; 151.72, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5a, 5b, 6, 7; 181.951, subdivisions 4, 5, 8; 181.954, subdivision 1; 342.01, subdivisions 14, 17, 19, 48, 50, 52, 54, 63, 64, 65, 66, by adding subdivisions; 342.02, subdivisions 2, 3, 6; 342.03, subdivision 1; 342.06; 342.07, subdivision 3; 342.09, subdivision 3; 342.10; 342.11; 342.12; 342.13; 342.14; 342.15, by adding a subdivision; 342.17; 342.18, subdivisions 2, 3, by adding subdivisions; 342.19, by adding a subdivision; 342.22; 342.24, subdivisions 1, 2; 342.28, subdivision 2, by adding subdivisions; 342.29, subdivision 4, by adding a subdivision; 342.30, subdivision 4; 342.31, subdivision 4; 342.32, subdivision 4; 342.35, subdivision 1; 342.37, subdivision 1; 342.40, subdivision 7; 342.41, subdivision 3; 342.46, subdivision 8; 342.51; 342.515, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision; 342.52, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 11; 342.53; 342.54; 342.55, subdivisions 1, 2; 342.56,

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subdivisions 1, 2; 342.57, subdivisions 1, 2, 4; 342.60; 342.61, subdivisions 1, 4, 5; 342.62, by adding a subdivision; 342.63, subdivisions 2, 3, 6; 342.64, subdivision 1; 342.73, subdivision 4; 342.80; Laws 2023, chapter 63, article 1, sections 2; 51; 52; 53; 54; 55; 56; 57; 58; 59; 61; article 6, section 73; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 342; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, sections 342.01, subdivision 28; 342.18, subdivision 1; 342.27, subdivision 13; 342.29, subdivision 9; 342.47; 342.48; 342.49; 342.50; Laws 2023, chapter 63, article 7, sections 4; 6.

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

The report was adopted.

Klevorn from the Committee on State and Local Government Finance and Policy to which was referred:

H. F. No. 4959, A bill for an act relating to public safety; establishing the Task Force on Holistic and Effective Responses to Illicit Drug Use; requiring a report; appropriating money.

Reported the same back with the following amendments:

Page 2, line 12, delete "and"

Page 2, line 14, delete the period and insert "; and"

Page 2, after line 14, insert:

"(13) one member, appointed by the Minnesota Association of County Social Service Administrators, with experience administering supportive social services, including mental health, substance use disorder, housing, and other related services."

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

The report was adopted.

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

H. F. No. 4986, A bill for an act relating to education finance; establishing school district seasonal tax base replacement aid; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 126C.17, by adding a subdivision.

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

Joint Rule 2.03 has been waived for any subsequent committee action on this bill.

The report was adopted.

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SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS

H. F. No. 4392 was read for the second time.

SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS

S. F. Nos. 3567 and 3852 were read for the second time.

INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS

The following House Files were introduced:

Zeleznikar introduced:

H. F. No. 5305, A bill for an act relating to judiciary; designating certain personal information of justices, judges, and judicial staff as private data on individuals; restricting dissemination of personal information; providing a penalty; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 13; 480; 609.

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

Gillman introduced:

H. F. No. 5306, A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for a tempered vehicle and equipment storage and fueling facility at the Hutchinson Area Transportation Services facility in the city of Hutchinson; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds.

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

Murphy and Backer introduced:

H. F. No. 5307, A bill for an act relating to human services; establishing an engagement services pilot project in Otter Tail county; appropriating money.

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

Lee, K., introduced:

H. F. No. 5308, A bill for an act relating to child care licensing; modifying first aid and CPR training requirements for family child care providers; amending Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 245A.50, subdivisions 3, 4.

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

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Lee, F., introduced:

H. F. No. 5309, A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating unspent funds originally appropriated for the PFAS manufacturers fee work group; requiring a report on PFAS removal strategies.

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

Lee, F., introduced:

H. F. No. 5310, A bill for an act relating to environment; appropriating unspent funds originally appropriated for the PFAS manufacturers fee work group; requiring a report on PFAS removal strategies.

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

Feist introduced:

H. F. No. 5311, A bill for an act relating to retirement; Minnesota State Retirement System; general state employees retirement fund; authorizing foreign citizens employed by public employers on a H-1B, H-1B1, or E3 visa to purchase service credit for a prior period of employment as an excluded employee; amending Laws 2021, chapter 22, article 2, section 3, subdivision 2, by adding a subdivision.

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

Reyer and Lee, F., introduced:

H. F. No. 5312, A bill for an act relating to capital investment; modifying the purposes, processes, and related agency responsibilities for the sustainable building guidelines; adding sustainable building guideline compliance to predesign requirements; requiring a report; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 16B.325, as amended; 16B.335, subdivision 4.

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

Hussein, Lillie and Finke introduced:

H. F. No. 5313, A bill for an act relating to legacy; modifying prior appropriations from clean water fund; appropriating money; amending Laws 2023, chapter 40, article 2, sections 2, subdivision 1; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 9.

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

Frazier introduced:

H. F. No. 5314, A bill for an act relating to motor vehicle insurance; raising liability and uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage amounts; requiring motorcycle insurance to include uninsured and underinsured coverage; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 65B.48, subdivision 5; 65B.49, subdivisions 3, 3a.

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

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Frazier introduced:

H. F. No. 5315, A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for capital improvements at the New Hope Golf Course; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds.

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

Petersburg introduced:

H. F. No. 5316, A bill for an act relating to motor vehicles; authorizing deputy registrars to conduct certain fleet vehicle transactions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168.127.

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

Liebling introduced:

H. F. No. 5317, A bill for an act relating to human services; the governor's budget bill for health and human services; modifying provisions related to health care, child welfare, child care licensing, the Department of Health, and the Department of Children, Youth, and Families; making technical changes to health and human services law; adjusting appropriations for forecasted programs; imposing certain penalties; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 62D.14, subdivision 1; 144.05, subdivision 6; 144.1501, subdivision 5; 144A.70, subdivisions 3, 5, 6, 7; 144A.71, subdivision 2, by adding a subdivision; 144A.72, subdivision 1; 144A.73; 245.975, subdivisions 2, 4, 9; 245A.07, subdivision 6; 245A.10, subdivisions 1, as amended, 2, as amended; 245A.144; 245A.175; 256.029, as amended; 260C.007, subdivisions 5, 6, by adding subdivisions; 260C.212, subdivision 13; 260E.03, by adding a subdivision; 260E.14, subdivision 3; 260E.36, subdivision 1a; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, sections 144.1501, subdivision 2; 144.1505, subdivision 2; 145.561, subdivision 4; 245A.16, subdivision 1, as amended; 245A.66, subdivision 4, as amended; 256.4793, subdivision 3; 256.4794, subdivision 3; 256B.0622, subdivision 8; 256B.0947, subdivision 7; 256M.42, by adding a subdivision; 260.014, by adding a subdivision; 260.761, subdivision 2; 260.762, subdivision 2; 260E.02, subdivision 1, as amended; 260E.03, subdivisions 15a, 15b, 22; 260E.14, subdivision 5; 260E.17, subdivision 1; 260E.18; 260E.20, subdivision 2; 260E.24, subdivisions 2, 7; 260E.33, subdivision 1; 260E.35, subdivision 6; 518A.42, subdivision 3; Laws 2023, chapter 22, section 4, subdivision 2; Laws 2023, chapter 70, article 12, section 30, subdivisions 2, 3; article 14, section 42, by adding a subdivision; article 20, sections 2, subdivisions 5, 24, 29; 3, subdivisions 2, 3; 12, as amended; 23; Laws 2023, chapter 75, section 10; Laws 2024, chapter 80, article 1, sections 34, subdivision 2; 96; article 2, sections 5, subdivision 21; 7, subdivision 2; 10, subdivision 6; 16, subdivision 1; 30, subdivision 2; 31; 74; article 4, section 26; article 6, section 4; article 7, section 4; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 103I; 142A; 144A; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 142B; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 245.975, subdivision 8; 245A.065; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 144.0528; Laws 2023, chapter 25, section 190, subdivision 10; Laws 2023, chapter 70, article 20, section 2, subdivision 31, as amended; Laws 2024, chapter 80, article 2, sections 1, subdivision 11; 3, subdivision 3; 4, subdivision 4; 10, subdivision 4; 33; 69; Minnesota Rules, part 9545.0845.

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

Heintzeman introduced:

H. F. No. 5318, A bill for an act relating to transportation; requiring an implementation plan for digital drivers' licenses and Minnesota identification cards; appropriating money.

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

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Myers, Bakeberg and Novotny introduced:

H. F. No. 5319, A bill for an act relating to the legislature; requiring members of public safety policy and finance committees to participate in ride alongs with law enforcement or fire departments; requiring adoption of legislative rules; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 3.

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

Myers, Bakeberg, Zeleznikar and Hudella introduced:

H. F. No. 5320, A bill for an act relating to the legislature; requiring members of children and family policy and finance committees to observe child care facilities; requiring adoption of legislative rules; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 3.

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

Joy, McDonald and Engen introduced:

H. F. No. 5321, A bill for an act relating to labor and industry; regulating online continuing education; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 326B.098, by adding a subdivision.

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

Hassan introduced:

H. F. No. 5322, A bill for an act relating to health; appropriating money for oral hygiene awareness among new Americans.

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

Lee, F., introduced:

H. F. No. 5323, A bill for an act relating to economic development; appropriating money for a grant for The Mixtape Strategy to develop mixed-used building and business development incubator.

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

Bahner and Elkins introduced:

H. F. No. 5324, A bill for an act relating to state government; establishing a state-funded county and city cybersecurity grant program; requiring a report; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16E.

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

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Xiong introduced:

H. F. No. 5325, A bill for an act relating to economic development; appropriating money for relocation grants for certain businesses.

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

Youakim introduced:

H. F. No. 5326, A bill for an act relating to education finance; authorizing certain lunchroom furniture costs in the school food service fund; amending Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 124D.111, subdivision 3.

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

Klevorn introduced:

H. F. No. 5327, A bill for an act relating to transportation; modifying deposits of motor vehicle lease sales taxes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 297A.815, subdivision 3.

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

Klevorn introduced:

H. F. No. 5328, A bill for an act relating to state government; establishing a state building renewable energy, storage, and electric vehicle account; modifying grant management agreement provision; modifying a 2023 appropriation provision; changing a provision for motor vehicle lease sales tax revenue; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 16B.97, subdivision 1; 16B.98, subdivision 1; 297A.815, subdivision 3; Laws 2023, chapter 62, article 1, section 11, subdivision 2; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16B.

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

Noor introduced:

H. F. No. 5329, A bill for an act relating to behavioral health; appropriating money for a youth peer recovery support services pilot project.

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

Hassan introduced:

H. F. No. 5330, A bill for an act relating to capital investment; modifying an appropriation for a capital project grant to Isuroon; amending Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 14, subdivision 67.

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

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Huot introduced:

H. F. No. 5331, A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for a secured perimeter at the Vikings stadium; authorizing the sale and issuance of appropriation bonds; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16A.

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

MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE

The following messages were received from the Senate:

Madam Speaker:

I hereby announce the passage by the Senate of the following House File, herewith returned:

H. F. No. 3437, A bill for an act relating to transportation; designating the Michael Gau Memorial Bridge over U.S. Highway 169 on Hennepin County State-Aid Highway 9 in the city of Plymouth; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 161.14, by adding a subdivision.

Thomas S. Bottern, Secretary of the Senate

Madam Speaker:

I hereby announce the passage by the Senate of the following House File, herewith returned:

H. F. No. 4483, A bill for an act relating to legislative enactments; making miscellaneous technical corrections to laws and statutes; correcting erroneous, obsolete, and omitted text and references; removing redundant, conflicting, and superseded provisions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 12A.02, subdivision 6; 12B.15, subdivision 8; 13.3805, subdivision 1; 13.6401, subdivision 2; 14.37, subdivision 2; 16A.99, subdivision 4; 62V.04, subdivision 12; 62V.05, subdivision 5; 115A.952, subdivision 1; 116.07, subdivision 4k; 120A.22, subdivision 11; 122A.182, subdivision 5; 123B.72, subdivision 3; 124E.03, subdivision 7; 124E.14; 126C.05, subdivision 8; 126C.126; 126C.13, subdivision 4; 126C.17, subdivision 5; 150A.091, subdivisions 2, 5, 11a; 152.25, subdivision 1b; 155A.29, subdivision 2; 161.088, subdivision 7; 171.17, subdivision 1; 171.22, subdivision 1; 176.011, subdivision 15; 180.03, subdivision 4; 216B.161, subdivision 1; 241.67, subdivision 2; 245A.11, subdivision 2; 253B.02, subdivisions 7, 9; 256.042, subdivision 4; 256.9742, subdivision 3; 256B.056, subdivision 11; 256B.058, subdivision 2; 256B.0595, subdivisions 1, 4; 256B.0625, subdivision 56; 256B.0941, subdivision 1; 256B.196, subdivision 2; 256B.197, subdivision 3; 256B.4911, subdivision 1; 256D.64, subdivision 2; 256I.04, subdivision 2a; 256L.11, subdivisions 2, 6a; 259.12; 260B.188, subdivision 1; 270C.445, subdivisions 6b, 6c, 6d; 270C.446, subdivision 5; 272.02, subdivision 97; 273.032; 273.121, subdivision 1; 276.04, subdivision 2; 290.0132, subdivision 15; 297A.71, subdivision 14; 297A.75, subdivisions 1, 2, 3; 299K.09, subdivision 1; 326B.164, subdivision 5; 353.6511, subdivision 5; 353.6512, subdivision 5; 462.357, subdivision 7; 504B.178, subdivision 2; 609.2231, subdivision 3; 609.596, subdivision 3; 609.748, subdivision 1; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, sections 15.06, subdivision 1; 17.457, subdivision 5; 47.60, subdivision 1; 115E.042, subdivision 1a; 116J.871, subdivision 1; 116P.21, subdivision 5; 122A.092, subdivision 5; 124D.65, subdivision 5; 124E.02; 125A.15; 125A.51; 125A.515, subdivision 3; 144E.101, subdivisions 7, 12; 145D.01, subdivision 5; 145D.02; 147.02, subdivision 1; 147.03, subdivision 1; 174.07, subdivision 3; 181.217, subdivision 1; 245A.03, subdivisions 2, 7;

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245A.10, subdivision 3; 245G.06, subdivision 3a; 254B.05, subdivision 5; 256B.0625, subdivision 13e; 256B.0913, subdivision 5; 256B.0943, subdivision 1; 289A.08, subdivision 7a; 290.0132, subdivision 32; 290.067, subdivision 1; 290A.04, subdivision 2h; 297A.71, subdivision 44; 299C.10, subdivision 1; 326B.164, subdivision 13; 609.185; 624.7178, subdivision 4; Laws 2023, chapter 41, article 1, section 2, subdivision 49; Laws 2023, chapter 57, article 1, section 4, subdivision 2; Laws 2023, chapter 70, article 15, sections 10, subdivision 4; 12; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 13.6435, subdivision 8; 16A.727; 256.021, subdivision 3; 273.11, subdivision 16; 297A.71, subdivision 45; Laws 2023, chapter 16, section 36; Laws 2023, chapter 53, article 11, section 31; Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 1, section 2; article 7, section 6; Laws 2023, chapter 57, article 2, section 39; Laws 2023, chapter 60, article 7, section 8; Laws 2023, chapter 63, article 7, sections 1; 3.

Thomas S. Bottern, Secretary of the Senate

Madam Speaker:

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

S. F. Nos. 4027, 4097, 4225 and 4399.

Thomas S. Bottern, Secretary of the Senate

FIRST READING OF SENATE BILLS

S. F. No. 4027, A bill for an act relating to economic development; making policy and technical changes to programs under the Department of Employment and Economic Development; requiring reports; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 116J.435, subdivisions 3, 4; 116J.5492, subdivision 2; 116J.8748, subdivision 1; 116M.18; 268A.11; 446A.072, subdivision 5a; 446A.073, subdivision 1; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, sections 116J.682, subdivisions 1, 3, 4; 116J.8733; 116J.8748, subdivisions 3, 4, 6; 116L.17, subdivision 1; Laws 2023, chapter 53, article 15, sections 32, subdivision 6; 33, subdivisions 4, 5; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 116J.435, subdivision 5; 116L.17, subdivision 5.

The bill was read for the first time.

Hassan moved that S. F. No. 4027 and H. F. No. 3448, now on the General Register, be referred to the Chief Clerk for comparison. The motion prevailed.

S. F. No. 4097, A bill for an act relating to commerce; adding and modifying various provisions related to insurance; regulating financial institutions; modifying provisions governing financial institutions; providing for certain consumer protections and privacy; modifying provisions governing commerce; making technical changes; establishing civil and criminal penalties; authorizing administrative rulemaking; requiring reports; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 45.011, subdivision 1; 47.20, subdivision 2; 47.54, subdivisions 2, 6; 48.24, subdivision 2; 58.02, subdivisions 18, 21, by adding a subdivision; 58.04, subdivisions 1, 2; 58.05, subdivisions 1, 3; 58.06, by adding subdivisions; 58.08, subdivisions 1a, 2; 58.10, subdivision 3; 58.115; 58.13, subdivision 1; 58B.02, subdivision 8, by adding a subdivision; 58B.03, by adding a subdivision; 58B.06, subdivisions 4, 5; 58B.07, subdivisions 1, 3, 9, by adding subdivisions; 58B.09, by adding a subdivision; 60A.201, by adding a subdivision; 67A.01, subdivision 2; 67A.14, subdivision 1; 80A.61; 80A.66; 80C.05, subdivision 3; 82B.021, subdivision 26; 82B.094; 82B.095, subdivision 3; 82B.13, subdivision 1; 82B.19, subdivision 1; 115C.08, subdivision 2; 239.791, by adding a subdivision; 325F.03; 325F.04; 325F.05; 325G.24; 325G.25, subdivision 1; 340A.101, subdivision 13;

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340A.404, subdivision 2; 340A.412, by adding a subdivision; 507.071; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, sections 53B.28, subdivisions 18, 25; 53B.29; 53B.69, by adding subdivisions; 80A.50; 239.791, subdivision 8; 325E.80, subdivisions 1, 5, 6, 7; 332.71, subdivisions 2, 4, 5, 7; 332.72; 332.73, subdivision 1; 332.74, subdivisions 3, 5; Laws 2022, chapter 86, article 2, section 3; Laws 2023, chapter 57, article 2, sections 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13; 14; 15; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 53B; 58; 65A; 325F; 325G; 332; 507; 513; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapters 46A; 60M; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 45.014; 58.08, subdivision 3; 82B.25; 325G.25, subdivision 1a; 332.3351; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, sections 53B.58; 332.71, subdivision 8.

The bill was read for the first time.

Stephenson moved that S. F. No. 4097 and H. F. No. 4077, now on the General Register, be referred to the Chief Clerk for comparison. The motion prevailed.

S. F. No. 4225, A bill for an act relating to agriculture; amending agriculture policy provisions; modifying provisions relating to pesticide control; amending provisions for agricultural contracts; amending fertilizer definitions; modifying provisions related to food product sampling and demonstration; extending the expiration of the Food Safety and Defense Task Force provisions; amending the definition of a sustainable aviation fuel; modifying provisions related to the Minnesota Rural Finance Authority; amending grain indemnity provisions; modifying provisions related to elk; requiring notice of an estray; requiring the commissioner to establish an anonymous means for a person to report potential land ownership violations; amending provisions for importing Cervidae from another state; requiring the commissioner to establish a cooperative financial reporting workgroup and to report back with recommendations to the legislature; reviving and reenacting section 32D.25, subdivision 2; modifying provisions related to pest control; requiring reports; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 3.7371, subdivisions 2, 3, by adding subdivisions; 18B.01, by adding a subdivision; 18B.26, subdivision 6; 18B.305, subdivision 2; 18B.32, subdivisions 1, 3, 4, 5; 18B.33, subdivisions 1, 5, 6; 18B.34, subdivisions 1, 4; 18B.35, subdivision 1; 18B.36, subdivisions 1, 2; 18B.37, subdivisions 2, 3; 18C.005, subdivision 33, by adding a subdivision; 18C.115, subdivision 2; 18C.215, subdivision 1; 18C.221; 28A.151, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 5, by adding a subdivision; 28A.21, subdivision 6; 223.17, subdivision 6; 232.21, subdivisions 3, 7, 11, 12, 13; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, sections 17.710; 35.155, subdivision 12; 41A.30, subdivision 1; 41B.0391, subdivision 4; Laws 2023, chapter 43, article 2, section 142, subdivision 9; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 346; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 3.7371, subdivision 7; Minnesota Rules, parts 1506.0010; 1506.0015; 1506.0020; 1506.0025; 1506.0030; 1506.0035; 1506.0040.

The bill was read for the first time.

Vang moved that S. F. No. 4225 and H. F. No. 4323, now on the General Register, be referred to the Chief Clerk for comparison. The motion prevailed.

S. F. No. 4399, A bill for an act relating to human services; modifying and establishing laws regarding disability services, aging services, and substance use disorder treatment services; modifying assisted living facility licensing standards; modernizing language in Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Services Act; expanding application of bloodborne pathogen testing to nonsecure direct care and treatment programming; making technical corrections and repealing obsolete language; limiting rent increases in certain low-income rental projects receiving low-income housing tax credits; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 144A.20, subdivision 4; 144G.30, subdivision 5; 144G.45, subdivision 3; 148F.025, subdivision 2; 245A.11, subdivision 2; 245D.071, subdivisions 3, 4; 245D.081, subdivisions 2, 3; 245D.09, subdivision 3; 245D.091, subdivisions 3, 4; 245D.10, subdivision 1; 245F.02, subdivisions 17, 21; 245F.08, subdivision 3; 245F.15, subdivision 7; 245G.031, subdivision 2; 245G.04, by adding a subdivision; 245G.22, subdivision 6; 246.71, subdivisions 3, 4, 5; 246.711; 246.712, subdivisions 1, 2; 246.713;

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246.714; 246.715, subdivisions 1, 2, 3; 246.716, subdivisions 1, 2, as amended; 246.717; 246.721, as amended; 246.722; 254A.03, subdivision 1; 256.975, subdivision 7e; 256B.0659, subdivision 17a; 256B.0759, subdivision 4; 256B.0911, subdivision 24; 256B.092, by adding a subdivision; 256B.49, by adding a subdivision; 256B.4905, subdivision 12; 256B.69, subdivision 5k, by adding a subdivision; 256B.85, subdivisions 2, 6, 6a, 7a, 11, 17, 20, by adding a subdivision; 256C.21; 256C.23, subdivisions 1a, 2, 2a, 2b, 2c, 6, 7, by adding a subdivision; 256C.233, subdivisions 1, 2; 256C.24, subdivisions 1, 2, 3; 256C.26; 256C.261; 256C.28, subdivision 1; 256R.08, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision; 256S.205, subdivision 5, by adding a subdivision; 402A.16, subdivision 2; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, sections 245G.05, subdivision 3; 245G.09, subdivision 3; 245G.11, subdivision 10; 245G.22, subdivisions 2, 17; 254A.19, subdivision 3; 254B.04, subdivision 6, by adding a subdivision; 254B.05, subdivisions 1, 5; 254B.181, subdivision 1; 254B.19, subdivision 1; 256B.057, subdivision 9; 256B.0659, subdivision 24; 256B.0759, subdivision 2; 256B.4914, subdivisions 4, 10, 10a; 256B.85, subdivision 13a; Laws 2021, First Special Session chapter 7, article 11, section 38, as amended; article 13, section 75; Laws 2023, chapter 61, article 8, section 13, subdivision 2; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 245G.011, subdivision 5; 245G.22, subdivisions 4, 7; 252.34; 256.01, subdivision 39; 256.975, subdivisions 7f, 7g; 256R.18.

The bill was read for the first time.

Fischer moved that S. F. No. 4399 and H. F. No. 4392, now on the General Register, be referred to the Chief Clerk for comparison. The motion prevailed.

ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER

Pursuant to Rule 1.15(c)

A message from the Senate has been received requesting concurrence by the House to amendments adopted by the Senate to the following House File:

H. F. No. 3613.

CALENDAR FOR THE DAY

H. F. No. 3872 was reported to the House.

LAY ON THE TABLE

Long moved that H. F. No. 3872 be laid on the table. The motion prevailed.

H. F. No. 3614 was reported to the House.

Nash moved to amend H. F. No. 3614, the first engrossment, as follows:

Page 9, after line 3, insert:

"Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 260E.06, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. Mandatory reporters. (a) A person who knows or has reason to believe a child is being maltreated, as defined in section 260E.03, or has been maltreated within the preceding three years shall immediately report the information to the local welfare agency, agency responsible for assessing or investigating the report, police department, county sheriff, tribal social services agency, or tribal police department if the person is:

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(1) a professional or professional's delegate who is engaged in the practice of the healing arts, social services, hospital administration, psychological or psychiatric treatment, child care, education, correctional supervision, probation and correctional services, or law enforcement; or

(2) employed as a member of the clergy and received the information while engaged in ministerial duties, provided that a member of the clergy is not required by this subdivision to report information that is otherwise privileged under section 595.02, subdivision 1, paragraph (c).

(b) "Practice of social services" for the purposes of this subdivision includes but is not limited to employee assistance counseling and the provision of guardian ad litem and parenting time expeditor services.

(c) A corporation, school, nonprofit organization, religious organization, facility as defined in section 260E.03, subdivision 6, or similar entity must not have any policies, written or otherwise, that prevent or discourage a mandatory or voluntary reporter from reporting suspected or alleged maltreatment of a child in accordance with this section.

Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 260E.08, is amended to read:

260E.08 CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO REPORT; CIVIL PENALTY FOR MAKING FALSE REPORT.

(a) A person mandated by section 260E.06, subdivision 1, to report who knows or has reason to believe that a child is maltreated, as defined in section 260E.03, or has been maltreated within the preceding three years, and fails to report is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) A person mandated by section 260E.06, subdivision 1, to report who knows or has reason to believe that two or more children not related to the offender have been maltreated, as defined in section 260E.03, by the same offender within the preceding ten years, and fails to report is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

(c) A parent, guardian, or caretaker who knows or reasonably should know that the child's health is in serious danger and who fails to report as required by section 260E.06, subdivision 3, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if the child suffers substantial or great bodily harm because of the lack of medical care. If the child dies because of the lack of medical care, the person is guilty of a felony and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than two years or to payment of a fine of not more than $4,000, or both. The provision in section 609.378, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (1), providing that a parent, guardian, or caretaker may, in good faith, select and depend on spiritual means or prayer for treatment or care of a child, does not exempt a parent, guardian, or caretaker from the duty to report under this chapter.

(d) Any person who knowingly or recklessly makes a false report under the provisions of this chapter shall be liable in a civil suit for any actual damages suffered by the person or persons so reported and for any punitive damages set by the court or jury, plus costs and reasonable attorney fees.

(e) A person who intentionally prevents or attempts to prevent a person mandated by section 260E.06, subdivision 1, to report under this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor."

Renumber the sections in sequence and correct the internal references

Amend the title accordingly

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.

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Neu Brindley moved to amend H. F. No. 3614, the first engrossment, as amended, as follows:

Page 56, line 25, delete "CALCIFIED"

Page 56, line 28, delete "the calcified portion" and insert "any part" and delete "not including"

Page 56, line 29, delete "isolated teeth;" and delete "deposited in a container or"

Page 57, line 1, delete "discrete feature;" and insert a comma and delete "deposited in a container"

Page 57, line 2, delete "or discrete feature"

Page 57, lines 12 and 14, delete "calcified"

A roll call was requested and properly seconded.

The question was taken on the Neu Brindley amendment and the roll was called. There were 63 yeas and 68 nays as follows:

Those who voted in the affirmative were:

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

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SUSPENSION OF RULES

Long moved that rule 3.33, relating to Amendments Must be Prefiled, be suspended for the purpose of offering the Quam amendment to H. F. No. 4772, the first engrossment, as amended. The motion prevailed.

Quam moved to amend H. F. No. 4772, the first engrossment, as amended, as follows:

Page 48, line 2, before "Minnesota" insert "(a)"

Page 48, after line 2, insert:

"(b) Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 208.051, is repealed."

Amend the title accordingly

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

SUSPENSION OF RULES

Quam moved to amend H. F. No. 4772, the first engrossment, as amended, as follows:

Page 58, after line 15, insert:

"ARTICLE 4

HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT COMPLIANCE

Section 1. [204C.135] PROVISIONAL BALLOTS.

Subdivision 1. Casting provisional ballots. (a) A voter who registered on election day pursuant to section 201.061, subdivision 3, is entitled to cast a provisional ballot.

(b) A voter seeking to cast a provisional ballot must sign a provisional ballot roster or a provisional voter signature certificate and complete the voter registration application on the provisional ballot envelope. The voter registration application may be completed by an electronic roster and affixed to the provisional ballot envelope. The voter must also swear or affirm in writing that the voter is eligible to vote, has not voted previously in the same election, and meets the criteria for registering to vote in the precinct in which the voter appears.

(c) Once the voter has completed the provisional ballot envelope, the voter must be allowed to cast a provisional ballot. The provisional ballot must be in the same form as the official ballot available in the precinct on election day. A completed provisional ballot shall be sealed in a secrecy envelope. The secrecy envelope shall be sealed inside the voter's provisional ballot envelope and deposited by the voter in a secure, sealed provisional ballot box. Completed provisional ballots must not be combined with other voted ballots in the polling place.

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(d) The secretary of state must prescribe the form of the secrecy and provisional ballot envelopes. The provisional ballot envelope must be a color other than that provided for absentee ballot envelopes and must be prominently labeled "Provisional Ballot Envelope."

(e) Provisional ballots and related documentation shall be delivered to and securely maintained by the county auditor or municipal clerk in the same manner as required for other election materials under sections 204C.27 and 204C.28.

Subd. 2. Accepting or rejecting provisional ballot envelopes; verified registrations. (a) Beginning four days after the election and finishing no later than seven days after the election, the county auditor or municipal clerk must process each applicant's provisional ballot envelope. If the applicant's registration has been verified, the voter's provisional ballot envelope must be accepted. The county auditor or municipal clerk must mark the provisional ballot envelope "Accepted" and initial or sign the envelope below the word "Accepted." If the applicant's registration is not verified, the provisional ballot envelope must be rejected. If a provisional ballot envelope is rejected, the county auditor or municipal clerk must mark the provisional ballot envelope "Rejected," initial or sign it below the word "Rejected," and list the reason for rejection on the envelope. The county auditor or municipal clerk must promptly record in the statewide voter registration system that a voter's provisional ballot envelope has been accepted or rejected.

(b) The county auditor or municipal clerk must mail the voter a written notice of provisional ballot rejection between six and ten weeks following the election. The notice must include the reason for rejection and the name of the appropriate election official to whom the voter may direct further questions, along with appropriate contact information.

(c) A provisional ballot envelope marked "Rejected" may not be opened or subject to further review except in an election contest filed pursuant to chapter 209.

Subd. 3. Provisional ballots; reconciliation. On the seventh day after the election and prior to counting any provisional ballots in the final vote totals from a precinct, the county auditor or municipal clerk must verify that the number of signatures appearing on the provisional ballot roster from that precinct is equal to or greater than the number of provisional ballots submitted by voters in the precinct on election day. Any discrepancy must be resolved before the provisional ballots from the precinct may be counted. Excess provisional ballots must be randomly withdrawn from the accepted provisional ballots in the manner required by section 204C.20, subdivision 2.

Subd. 4. Counting provisional ballots. Once the reconciliation process required by subdivision 3 is completed, accepted provisional ballot envelopes must be opened; duplicated as needed in the manner provided in section 206.86, subdivision 5; initialed by the members of the ballot board; and deposited in the appropriate ballot box. If more than one ballot is enclosed in the ballot envelope, the ballots must be spoiled and must not be counted.

ARTICLE 5

CONFORMING CHANGES

Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 171.072, is amended to read:

171.072 TRIBAL IDENTIFICATION CARD.

(a) If a Minnesota identification card is deemed an acceptable form of identification in Minnesota Statutes or Rules, a tribal identification card is also an acceptable form of identification. A tribal identification card is a primary document for purposes of Minnesota Rules, part 7410.0400, and successor rules, when an applicant applies for a noncompliant license or identification card.

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(b) For purposes of this section, "tribal identification card" means an unexpired identification card issued by a Minnesota tribal government of a tribe recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, United States Department of the Interior, that contains the legal name, date of birth, signature, and picture of the enrolled tribal member.

(c) The tribal identification card must contain security features that make it as impervious to alteration as is reasonably practicable in its design and quality of material and technology. The security features must use materials that are not readily available to the general public. The tribal identification card must not be susceptible to reproduction by photocopying or simulation and must be highly resistant to data or photograph substitution and other tampering.

(d) Except as provided in paragraph (a), the requirements of this section do not apply~~: (1) except as provided in paragraph (a),~~ to an application for a driver's license or Minnesota identification card under this chapter~~; or (2) to tribal identification cards used to prove an individual's residence for purposes of section 201.061, subdivision 3~~.

Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 201.061, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:

Subd. 1a. Incomplete registration by mail. If ~~the county auditor determines that~~ a voter ~~who~~ has submitted a voter registration application by mail ~~has not previously voted in this state for a federal office and has also not presented a document authorized for election day registration in section 201.061, subdivision 3,~~ to the county auditor, and the county auditor is unable to verify ~~the voter's driver's license, state identification, or last four digits of the voter's Social Security number as provided by the voter on the voter registration application~~ whether the voter is eligible to vote, then the county auditor must notify the voter that the registration is incomplete and to complete registration by using one of the following methods:

(1) ~~presenting to the auditor~~ submitting a completed voter registration application more than 20 days before the election ~~a document authorized for election day registration in section 201.061, subdivision 3~~;

(2) registering in person before or on election day; or

(3) if voting by absentee ballot or by mail, following election day registration procedures for absentee voters as described in section 203B.04, subdivision 4~~; or~~

~~(4) providing proof of residence by any of the methods authorized for election day registration in section 201.061, subdivision 3~~.

Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 201.061, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3. Election day registration. (a) An individual who is eligible to vote may register on election day by appearing in person at the polling place for the precinct in which the individual maintains residence~~, by~~ and completing a voter registration application~~, making an oath in the form prescribed by the secretary of state and providing proof of residence. An individual may prove residence for purposes of registering by:~~.

~~(1) presenting a driver's license or Minnesota identification card issued pursuant to section 171.07;~~

~~(2) presenting any document approved by the secretary of state as proper identification;~~

~~(3) presenting one of the following:~~

(i) a current valid student identification card from a postsecondary educational institution in Minnesota, if a list of students from that institution has been prepared under section 135A.17 and certified to the county auditor in the manner provided in rules of the secretary of state; or

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~~(ii) a current student fee statement that contains the student's valid address in the precinct together with a picture identification card; or~~

(4) having a voter who is registered to vote in the precinct, or an employee employed by and working in a residential facility in the precinct and vouching for a resident in the facility, sign an oath in the presence of the election judge vouching that the voter or employee personally knows that the individual is a resident of the precinct. A voter who has been vouched for on election day may not sign a proof of residence oath vouching for any other individual on that election day. A voter who is registered to vote in the precinct may sign up to eight proof‑of‑residence oaths on any election day. This limitation does not apply to an employee of a residential facility described in this clause. The secretary of state shall provide a form for election judges to use in recording the number of individuals for whom a voter signs proof-of-residence oaths on election day. The form must include space for the maximum number of individuals for whom a voter may sign proof-of-residence oaths. For each proof‑of-residence oath, the form must include a statement that the individual: (i) is registered to vote in the precinct or is an employee of a residential facility in the precinct, (ii) personally knows that the voter is a resident of the precinct, and (iii) is making the statement on oath. The form must include a space for the voter's printed name, signature, telephone number, and address.

~~The oath required by this subdivision and Minnesota Rules, part 8200.9939, must be attached to the voter registration application.~~

(b) The operator of a residential facility shall prepare a list of the names of its employees currently working in the residential facility and the address of the residential facility. The operator shall certify the list and provide it to the appropriate county auditor no less than 20 days before each election for use in election day registration.

(c) "Residential facility" means transitional housing as defined in section 256E.33, subdivision 1; a supervised living facility licensed by the commissioner of health under section 144.50, subdivision 6; a nursing home as defined in section 144A.01, subdivision 5; an assisted living facility licensed by the commissioner of health under chapter 144G; a veterans home operated by the board of directors of the Minnesota Veterans Homes under chapter 198; a residence licensed by the commissioner of human services to provide a residential program as defined in section 245A.02, subdivision 14; a residential facility for persons with a developmental disability licensed by the commissioner of human services under section 252.28; setting authorized to provide housing support as defined in section 256I.03, subdivision 10a; a shelter for battered women as defined in section 611A.37, subdivision 4; a supervised publicly or privately operated shelter or dwelling designed to provide temporary living accommodations for the homeless; a facility where a provider operates a residential treatment program as defined in section 245.462, subdivision 23; or a facility where a provider operates an adult foster care program as defined in section 245A.02, subdivision 6c.

~~(d) For tribal band members, an individual may prove residence for purposes of registering by:~~

(1) presenting an identification card issued by the tribal government of a tribe recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, United States Department of the Interior, that contains the name, address, signature, and picture of the individual; or

(2) presenting an identification card issued by the tribal government of a tribe recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, United States Department of the Interior, that contains the name, signature, and picture of the individual and also presenting one of the documents listed in Minnesota Rules, part 8200.5100, subpart 2, item B. For purposes of registration under this subdivision, the voter registration application must be printed on or affixed to a provisional ballot envelope and contain the information required by section 201.071, subdivision 1. An individual who registers on election day is entitled to cast a provisional ballot pursuant to section 204C.135.

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~~(e)~~ (b) A county, school district, or municipality may require that an election judge responsible for election day registration initial each completed registration application.

Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 201.061, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4. Registration by election judges; procedures. Registration at the polling place on election day shall be conducted by the election judges. Before registering an individual to vote at the polling place, the election judge must review any list of absentee election day registrants provided by the county auditor or municipal clerk to see if the person has already voted by absentee ballot. If the person's name appears on the list, the election judge must not allow the individual to register or to vote in the polling place. The election judge who registers an individual at the polling place on election day shall not handle that voter's ballots at any time prior to the opening of the ballot box after the voting ends. Registration applications ~~and forms for oaths~~ shall be available at each polling place. If an individual who registers on election day proves residence by oath of a registered voter, the form containing the oath shall be attached to the individual's registration application. Registration applications completed on election day shall be forwarded to the county auditor who shall add the name of each voter to the registration system unless the information forwarded is substantially deficient. A county auditor who finds an election day registration substantially deficient shall give written notice to the individual whose registration is found deficient. An election day registration shall not be found deficient solely because the individual who provided proof of residence was ineligible to do so.

Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 201.121, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. Entry of registration information. (a) At the time a voter registration application is properly completed, submitted, and received in accordance with sections 201.061 and 201.071, the county auditor shall enter the information contained on it into the statewide registration system. Voter registration applications completed before election day must be entered into the statewide registration system within ten days after they have been submitted to the county auditor, but no later than three days after the election. Voter registration applications completed on election day must be entered into the statewide registration system ~~within 42~~ as soon as possible, but no later than three days after the election, unless the county auditor notifies the secretary of state before the deadline has expired that the deadline will not be met. Upon receipt of a notification under this paragraph, the secretary of state must extend the deadline for that county auditor by an additional 28 days. The secretary of state may waive a county's obligations under this paragraph if, on good cause shown, the county demonstrates its permanent inability to comply.

The secretary of state must post data on each county's compliance with this paragraph on the secretary of state's website including, as applicable, the date each county fully complied or the deadline by which a county's compliance must be complete.

(b) Upon receiving a completed voter registration application, the secretary of state may electronically transmit the information on the application to the appropriate county auditor as soon as possible for review by the county auditor before final entry into the statewide registration system. The secretary of state may mail the voter registration application to the county auditor.

(c) Within ten days after the county auditor has entered information from a voter registration application into the statewide registration system, the secretary of state shall compare the voter's name, date of birth, and driver's license number, state identification number, or the last four digits of the Social Security number with the same information contained in the Department of Public Safety database. For applications received on election day, this must be completed within three days after the county auditor or municipal clerk has entered the information into the statewide voter registration system.

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(d) The secretary of state shall provide a report to the county auditor on a weekly basis that includes a list of voters whose name, date of birth, or identification number have been compared with the same information in the Department of Public Safety database and cannot be verified as provided in this subdivision. The report must list separately those voters who have submitted a voter registration application by mail and have not voted in a federal election in this state. For the six days following an election, the secretary of state must provide this report daily to county auditors and municipal clerks.

(e) The county auditor shall compile a list of voters for whom the county auditor and the secretary of state are unable to conclude that information on the voter registration application and the corresponding information in the Department of Public Safety database relate to the same person.

(f) The county auditor shall send a notice of incomplete registration to any voter whose name appears on the list and change the voter's status to "challenged." A voter who receives a notice of incomplete registration from the county auditor may either provide the information required to clear the challenge at least 21 days before the next election or at the polling place on election day.

Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 201.225, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2. Technology requirements. An electronic roster must:

(1) be able to be loaded with a data file that includes voter registration data in a file format prescribed by the secretary of state;

(2) allow for data to be exported in a file format prescribed by the secretary of state;

(3) allow for data to be entered manually or by scanning a Minnesota driver's license or identification card to locate a voter record or populate a voter registration application that would be printed and signed and dated by the voter. The printed registration application can be a printed form, a label printed with voter information to be affixed to a preprinted form, a combination of a form and label, or an electronic record that the voter signs electronically and is printed following its completion at the polling place and affixed to the provisional ballot envelope;

(4) allow an election judge to update data that was populated from a scanned driver's license or identification card;

(5) cue an election judge to ask for and input data that is not populated from a scanned driver's license or identification card that is otherwise required to be collected from the voter or an election judge;

(6) immediately alert the election judge if the voter has provided information that indicates that the voter is not eligible to vote;

(7) immediately alert the election judge if the electronic roster indicates that a voter has already voted in that precinct, the voter's registration status is challenged, or it appears the voter maintains residence in a different precinct;

(8) provide immediate instructions on how to resolve a particular type of challenge when a voter's record is challenged;

(9) provide for a printed voter signature certificate, containing the voter's name, address of residence, date of birth, voter identification number, the oath required by section 204C.10, and a space for the voter's original signature. The printed voter signature certificate can be a printed form, a label printed with the voter's information to be affixed to the oath, or an electronic record that the voter signs electronically and is printed following its completion at the polling place;

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(10) contain only preregistered voters within the precinct, and not contain preregistered voter data on voters registered outside of the precinct, unless being utilized for absentee or early voting under chapter 203B or for mail balloting on election day pursuant to section 204B.45, subdivision 2a;

(11) be only networked within the polling location on election day, except for the purpose of updating absentee ballot records;

(12) meet minimum security, reliability, and networking standards established by the Office of the Secretary of State in consultation with the Department of Information Technology Services;

(13) be capable of providing a voter's correct polling place; and

(14) perform any other functions necessary for the efficient and secure administration of the participating election, as determined by the secretary of state.

Electronic rosters used only for election day registration do not need to comply with clauses (1), (8), and (10). Electronic rosters used only for preregistered voter processing do not need to comply with clauses (4) and (5).

Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 201.225, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5. Election day. (a) Precincts may use electronic rosters for election day registration, to process preregistered voters, or both. ~~The printed election day registration applications must be reviewed when electronic records are processed in the statewide voter registration system.~~ The election judges shall determine the number of ballots to be counted by counting the number of original voter signature certificates or the number of voter receipts.

(b) Each precinct using electronic rosters shall have a paper backup system approved by the secretary of state present at the polling place to use in the event that the election judges are unable to use the electronic roster.

Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 203B.04, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4. Registration at time of application. An eligible voter who is not registered to vote but who is otherwise eligible to vote by absentee ballot may register by ~~including~~ submitting a completed voter registration application with the absentee ballot. ~~The individual shall present proof of residence as required by section 201.061, subdivision 3, to the individual who witnesses the marking of the absentee ballots~~ If the absentee ballot and voter registration application are returned by mail, the voter registration must be placed into the return envelope along with the signature envelope. A military voter, as defined in section 203B.01, may register in this manner if voting pursuant to sections 203B.04 to 203B.15, or may register pursuant to sections 203B.16 to 203B.27.

Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 203B.07, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3. Eligibility certificate. A certificate of eligibility to vote by absentee ballot shall be printed on the back of the signature envelope. The certificate shall contain space for the voter's Minnesota driver's license number, state identification number, or the last four digits of the voter's Social Security number, or to indicate that the voter does not have one of these numbers. The space must be designed to ensure that the voter provides the same type of identification as provided on the voter's absentee ballot application for purposes of comparison. The certificate must also contain a statement to be signed and sworn by the voter indicating that the voter meets all of the requirements established by law for voting by absentee ballot and space for a statement signed by a person who is registered to vote in Minnesota or by a notary public or other individual authorized to administer oaths stating that:

(1) the ballots were displayed to that individual unmarked; and

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(2) the voter marked the ballots in that individual's presence without showing how they were marked, or, if the voter was physically unable to mark them, that the voter directed another individual to mark them~~; and~~

~~(3) if the voter was not previously registered, the voter has provided proof of residence as required by section 201.061, subdivision 3~~.

Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 203B.08, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3. Procedures on receipt of ballots. (a) When absentee ballots are returned to a county auditor or municipal clerk, that official shall stamp or initial and date the return envelope ~~and~~. The county auditor must open the return envelope to determine if a voter registration application is in the envelope. If a voter registration application is in the envelope, the county auditor must remove the voter registration application. The county auditor must reseal the return envelope, initial across the seal, and note that a voter registration application was removed from the envelope. The county auditor must place it all return envelopes in a locked ballot container or other secured and locked space with other return envelopes received by that office. Except for voter registration applications removed pursuant to this section, all contents of the return envelope must remain in the return envelope until delivered to the ballot board.

(b) Within five days after receipt, the county auditor or municipal clerk shall deliver to the ballot board all ballots received, except that during the 14 days immediately preceding an election, the county auditor or municipal clerk shall deliver all ballots received to the ballot board within three days. Ballots received on election day after 8:00 p.m. shall be marked as received late by the county auditor or municipal clerk, and must not be delivered to the ballot board.

(c) Upon removing the voter registration application as required by paragraph (a), the county auditor must promptly process the voter registration application as provided in section 201.121, subdivisions 1 and 2.

Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 203B.081, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3. Alternative procedure. (a) In elections not eligible to use early voting under subdivision 1a, the county auditor may make available a ballot counter and ballot box for use by ~~the~~ preregistered voters during the 18 days before the election. If a ballot counter and ballot box is provided, a voter must be given the option either (1) to vote using the process provided in section 203B.08, subdivision 1, or (2) to vote in the manner provided in this subdivision.

(b) If a voter chooses to vote in the manner provided in this subdivision, the voter must state the voter's name, address, and date of birth to the county auditor or municipal clerk. The voter shall sign a voter's certificate, which must include the voter's name, identification number, and the certification required by section 201.071, subdivision 1. The signature of an individual on the voter's certificate and the issuance of a ballot to the individual is evidence of the intent of the individual to vote at that election.

(c) After signing the voter's certificate, the voter shall be issued a ballot and immediately retire to a voting station or other designated location in the polling place to mark the ballot. The ballot must not be taken from the polling place. If the voter spoils the ballot, the voter may return it to the election official in exchange for a new ballot. After completing the ballot, the voter shall deposit the ballot into the ballot box.

(d) The election official must immediately record that the voter has voted in the manner provided in section 203B.121, subdivision 3.

(e) The election duties required by this subdivision must be performed by an election judge, the county auditor, municipal clerk, or a deputy of the auditor or clerk.

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(f) If a person is not registered to vote, the person must not be allowed to cast an absentee ballot using the alternative procedure authorized by this subdivision.

Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 203B.121, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2. Duties of ballot board; absentee ballots. (a) The members of the ballot board shall take possession of all signature envelopes delivered to them in accordance with section 203B.08. Upon receipt from the county auditor, municipal clerk, or school district clerk, two or more members of the ballot board shall examine each signature envelope and shall mark it accepted or rejected in the manner provided in this subdivision. Election judges performing the duties in this section must be of different major political parties, unless they are exempt from that requirement under section 205.075, subdivision 4, or section 205A.10, subdivision 2.

(b) The members of the ballot board shall mark the signature envelope "Accepted" and initial or sign the signature envelope below the word "Accepted" if a majority of the members of the ballot board examining the envelope are satisfied that:

(1) the voter's name and address on the signature envelope are the same as the information provided on the absentee ballot application or voter record;

(2) the voter signed the certification on the envelope;

(3) the voter's Minnesota driver's license, state identification number, or the last four digits of the voter's Social Security number are the same as a number on the voter's absentee ballot application or voter record. If the number does not match, the election judges must compare the signature provided by the applicant to determine whether the ballots were returned by the same person to whom they were transmitted;

(4) the voter is registered and eligible to vote in the precinct ~~or has included a properly completed voter registration application in the signature envelope~~;

(5) the certificate has been completed as prescribed in the directions for casting an absentee ballot; and

(6) the voter has not already voted at that election, either in person or, if it is after the close of business on the 19th day before the election, as provided by section 203B.081.

The signature envelope from accepted ballots must be preserved and returned to the county auditor.

(c)(1) If a majority of the members of the ballot board examining a signature envelope find that an absentee voter has failed to meet one of the requirements provided in paragraph (b), they shall mark the signature envelope "Rejected," initial or sign it below the word "Rejected," list the reason for the rejection on the envelope, and return it to the county auditor. There is no other reason for rejecting an absentee ballot beyond those permitted by this section. Failure to place the ballot within the ballot envelope before placing it in the outer white envelope is not a reason to reject an absentee ballot.

(2) If an envelope has been rejected at least five days before the election, the envelope must remain sealed and the official in charge of the ballot board shall provide the voter with a replacement absentee ballot and signature envelope in place of the rejected ballot.

(3) If an envelope is rejected within five days of the election, the envelope must remain sealed and the official in charge of the ballot board must attempt to contact the voter to notify the voter that the voter's ballot has been rejected. The ballot board must contact the voter by the method or methods of communication provided by the voter on the voter's application for an absentee ballot or voter registration. The official must document the attempts made to contact the voter.

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(d) The official in charge of the absentee ballot board must mail the voter a written notice of absentee ballot rejection between six and ten weeks following the election. If the official determines that the voter has otherwise cast a ballot in the election, no notice is required. If an absentee ballot arrives after the deadline for submission provided by this chapter, the notice must be provided between six to ten weeks after receipt of the ballot. A notice of absentee ballot rejection must contain the following information:

(1) the date on which the absentee ballot was rejected or, if the ballot was received after the required deadline for submission, the date on which the ballot was received;

(2) the reason for rejection; and

(3) the name of the appropriate election official to whom the voter may direct further questions, along with appropriate contact information.

(e) An absentee ballot signature envelope marked "Rejected" may not be opened or subject to further review except in an election contest filed pursuant to chapter 209.

Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204C.07, subdivision 3a, is amended to read:

Subd. 3a. Residence requirement. A challenger must be a resident of this state. Appointed challengers seeking admission to a polling place to serve in that capacity must prove their status as a resident of this state by presenting ~~one of the documents listed in section 201.061, subdivision 3.~~ a driver's license or Minnesota identification card issued pursuant to section 171.07, any document approved by the secretary of state as proper identification, or one of the following:

(1) a current valid student identification card from a postsecondary educational institution in Minnesota, if a list of students from that institution has been prepared under section 135A.17 and certified to the county auditor in the manner provided in rules of the secretary of state; or

(2) a current student fee statement that contains the student's valid address in the precinct together with a picture identification card.

Challengers need not prove residence in the precinct in which they seek to act as a challenger.

Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204C.32, is amended to read:

204C.32 CANVASS OF STATE PRIMARIES.

Subdivision 1. County canvass. The county canvassing board shall meet at the county auditor's office on ~~either the second or third~~ the tenth day following the state primary. After taking the oath of office, the canvassing board shall publicly canvass the election returns delivered to the county auditor. The board shall complete the canvass by the ~~third~~ tenth day following the state primary and shall promptly prepare and file with the county auditor a report that states:

(a) the number of individuals voting at the election in the county, and in each precinct;

(b) the number of individuals registering to vote on election day and the number of individuals registered before election day in each precinct;

(c) for each major political party, the names of the candidates running for each partisan office and the number of votes received by each candidate in the county and in each precinct;

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(d) the names of the candidates of each major political party who are nominated; and

(e) the number of votes received by each of the candidates for nonpartisan office in each precinct in the county and the names of the candidates nominated for nonpartisan office.

Upon completion of the canvass, the county auditor shall mail or deliver a notice of nomination to each nominee for county office voted for only in that county. The county auditor shall transmit one of the certified copies of the county canvassing board report for state and federal offices to the secretary of state by express mail or similar service immediately upon conclusion of the county canvass. The secretary of state shall mail a notice of nomination to each nominee for state or federal office.

Subd. 2. State canvass. The State Canvassing Board shall meet at a public meeting space located in the Capitol complex area ~~seven~~ 14 days after the state primary to canvass the certified copies of the county canvassing board reports received from the county auditors. Immediately after the canvassing board declares the results, the secretary of state shall certify the names of the nominees to the county auditors. The secretary of state shall mail to each nominee a notice of nomination.

Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204C.33, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1. County canvass. The county canvassing board shall meet at the county auditor's office between the ~~third~~ tenth and ~~tenth~~ 17th days following the state general election. After taking the oath of office, the board shall promptly and publicly canvass the general election returns delivered to the county auditor. Upon completion of the canvass, the board shall promptly prepare and file with the county auditor a report which states:

(a) the number of individuals voting at the election in the county and in each precinct;

(b) the number of individuals registering to vote on election day and the number of individuals registered before election day in each precinct;

(c) the names of the candidates for each office and the number of votes received by each candidate in the county and in each precinct;

(d) the number of votes counted for and against a proposed change of county lines or county seat; and

(e) the number of votes counted for and against a constitutional amendment or other question in the county and in each precinct.

The result of write-in votes cast on the general election ballots must be compiled by the county auditor before the county canvass, except that write-in votes for a candidate for federal, state, or county office must not be counted unless the candidate has timely filed a request under section 204B.09, subdivision 3. The county auditor shall arrange for each municipality to provide an adequate number of election judges to perform this duty or the county auditor may appoint additional election judges for this purpose. The county auditor may open the envelopes or containers in which the voted ballots have been sealed in order to count and record the write-in votes and must reseal the voted ballots at the conclusion of this process. The county auditor must prepare a separate report of votes received by precinct for write-in candidates for federal, state, and county offices who have requested under section 204B.09 that votes for those candidates be tallied.

Upon completion of the canvass, the county canvassing board shall declare the candidate duly elected who received the highest number of votes for each county and state office voted for only within the county. The county auditor shall transmit a certified copy of the county canvassing board report for state and federal offices to the secretary of state by messenger, express mail, or similar service immediately upon conclusion of the county canvass.

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Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204C.37, is amended to read:

204C.37 COUNTY CANVASS; RETURN OF REPORTS TO SECRETARY OF STATE.

A copy of the report required by sections 204C.32, subdivision 1, and 204C.33, subdivision 1, shall be certified under the official seal of the county auditor. The copy shall be enclosed in an envelope addressed to the secretary of state, with the county auditor's name and official address and the words "Election Returns" endorsed on the envelope. The copy of the canvassing board report must be sent by express mail or delivered to the secretary of state. If the copy is not received by the secretary of state within ~~ten~~ 17 days following ~~the applicable election~~ a primary election, or within 24 days following a general election, the secretary of state shall immediately notify the county auditor, who shall deliver another copy to the secretary of state by special messenger.

Sec. 17. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 205.065, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5. Results. The municipal primary shall be conducted and the returns made in the manner provided for the state primary so far as practicable. ~~The canvass may be conducted on either the second or third day after the primary.~~

The governing body of the municipality shall canvass the returns on the tenth day after the primary, and the two candidates for each office who receive the highest number of votes, or a number of candidates equal to twice the number of individuals to be elected to the office, who receive the highest number of votes, shall be the nominees for the office named. Their names shall be certified to the municipal clerk who shall place them on the municipal general election ballot without partisan designation and without payment of an additional fee.

Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 205.185, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3. Canvass of returns, certificate of election, ballots, disposition. (a) Between the ~~third~~ tenth and ~~tenth~~ 17th days after an election, the governing body of a city conducting any election including a special municipal election, or the governing body of a town conducting the general election in November shall act as the canvassing board, canvass the returns, and declare the results of the election. The governing body of a town conducting the general election in March shall act as the canvassing board, canvass the returns, and declare the results of the election within ~~two~~ nine days after an election.

(b) After the time for contesting elections has passed, the municipal clerk shall issue a certificate of election to each successful candidate. In case of a contest, the certificate shall not be issued until the outcome of the contest has been determined by the proper court.

(c) In case of a tie vote, the canvassing board having jurisdiction over the municipality shall determine the result by lot. The clerk of the canvassing board shall certify the results of the election to the county auditor, and the clerk shall be the final custodian of the ballots and the returns of the election.

Sec. 19. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 205A.03, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4. Results. ~~(a)~~ The school district primary must be conducted and the returns made in the manner provided for the state primary as far as practicable. ~~If the primary is conducted:~~

~~(1) only within that school district, a canvass may be conducted on either the second or third day after the primary; or~~

~~(2) in conjunction with the state primary, the canvass must be conducted on the third day after the primary, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b).~~

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On the tenth day after the primary, the school board of the school district shall canvass the returns, and the two candidates for each specified school board position who receive the highest number of votes, or a number of candidates equal to twice the number of individuals to be elected to at-large school board positions who receive the highest number of votes, are the nominees for the office named. Their names must be certified to the school district clerk who shall place them on the school district general election ballot without partisan designation and without payment of an additional fee.

(b) Following a school district primary as described in paragraph (a), clause (2), a canvass may be conducted on the second day after the primary if the county auditor of each county in which the school district is located agrees to administratively review the school district's primary voting statistics for accuracy and completeness within a time that permits the canvass to be conducted on that day.

Sec. 20. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 205A.10, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3. Canvass of returns, certificate of election, ballots, disposition. Between the ~~third~~ tenth and ~~tenth~~ 17th days after a school district election other than a recount of a special election conducted under section 126C.17, subdivision 9, or 475.59, the school board shall canvass the returns and declare the results of the election. After the time for contesting elections has passed, the school district clerk shall issue a certificate of election to each successful candidate. If there is a contest, the certificate of election to that office must not be issued until the outcome of the contest has been determined by the proper court. If there is a tie vote, the school board shall determine the result by lot. The clerk shall deliver the certificate of election to the successful candidate by personal service or certified mail. The successful candidate shall file an acceptance and oath of office in writing with the clerk within 30 days of the date of mailing or personal service. A person who fails to qualify prior to the time specified shall be deemed to have refused to serve, but that filing may be made at any time before action to fill the vacancy has been taken. The school district clerk shall certify the results of the election to the county auditor, and the clerk shall be the final custodian of the ballots and the returns of the election.

A school district canvassing board shall perform the duties of the school board according to the requirements of this subdivision for a recount of a special election conducted under section 126C.17, subdivision 9, or 475.59.

Sec. 21. PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN; SECRETARY OF STATE.

The secretary of state must conduct a public awareness campaign to encourage people to register to vote prior to election day. At a minimum, the secretary of state must conduct the public awareness campaign in each even‑numbered year from June 1 until the voter registration period ends prior to the state general election.

Sec. 22. REPEALER.

(a) Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 201.061, subdivision 7; and 201.121, subdivision 3, are repealed.

(b) Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 135A.17, subdivision 2, is repealed.

Sec. 23. EFFECTIVE DATE.

This act is effective on January 1, 2025, and applies to elections held on or after that date."

Amend the title accordingly

A roll call was requested and properly seconded.

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The question was taken on the Quam amendment and the roll was called. There were 63 yeas and 68 nays as follows:

Those who voted in the affirmative were: