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Currently Posted Meetings
Thursday, February 2, 2017
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(8:15 AM)
2/2/2017
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[Basement Hearing Room]
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Civil Law and Data Practices Policy |
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(8:15 AM)
2/2/2017
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[10 State Office Building]
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Education Innovation Policy |
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(8:15 AM)
2/2/2017
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[5 State Office Building]
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Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance |
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(8:15 AM)
2/2/2017
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[200 State Office Building]
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Health and Human Services Reform |
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(10:00 AM)
2/2/2017
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[Basement Hearing Room]
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Rules and Legislative Administration |
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(10:15 AM)
2/2/2017
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[Basement Hearing Room]
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Government Operations and Elections Policy |
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(10:15 AM)
2/2/2017
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[10 State Office Building]
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Public Safety and Security Policy and Finance |
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(10:15 AM)
2/2/2017
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[200 State Office Building]
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Taxes |
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(1:00 PM)
2/2/2017
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[5 State Office Building]
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Education Finance |
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(1:00 PM)
2/2/2017
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[200 State Office Building]
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Health and Human Services Finance |
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(1:00 PM)
2/2/2017
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[10 State Office Building]
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State Government Finance Canceled |
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(1:00 PM)
2/2/2017
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[Basement Hearing Room]
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Transportation Finance |
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(3:30 PM)
2/2/2017
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[House Chamber]
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Floor Session |
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(5:00 PM)
2/2/2017
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[10 State Office Building]
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Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance |
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Chair: Rep. Peggy Scott
Location: Basement Hearing Room
Agenda:
Location: Basement Hearing Room
Agenda:
Minnesota Records Disposition Panell Presentation and Overview
INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:
- To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
- To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL) please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
- To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
- For information on accommodations please visit Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions.
- If you have accessibility or usability comments to share on any Minnesota Legislature website, please submit your comments using the Accessibility & Usability Comment Form
Chair: Rep. Sondra Erickson
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:
Presentation on the Career & Technical Educator Licensing Task Force Report.
Presentations from the Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council, Bloomington Career & College Academy, Osseo Public Schools, and the 916 Career & Tech Center on their Career & Technical Education programs.
Presentations from the Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council, Bloomington Career & College Academy, Osseo Public Schools, and the 916 Career & Tech Center on their Career & Technical Education programs.
Committee Documents:
INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:
- To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
- To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL) please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
- To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
- For information on accommodations please visit Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions.
- If you have accessibility or usability comments to share on any Minnesota Legislature website, please submit your comments using the Accessibility & Usability Comment Form
Chair: Rep. Dan Fabian
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:
DNR Base Budget Report Presentation
INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:
- To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
- To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL) please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
- To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
- For information on accommodations please visit Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions.
- If you have accessibility or usability comments to share on any Minnesota Legislature website, please submit your comments using the Accessibility & Usability Comment Form
Chair: Rep. Joe Schomacker
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
-Results First Presentation, Weston Merrick, Coordinator, MMB Budget Division
-DHS Report Overview: Medical Assistance Spenddown Requirements and Processes
-DHS Report Overview: Medical Assistance Spenddown Requirements and Processes
Bills Added
HF225
(Zerwas)
Medical assistance asset and spenddown limits increased for persons who are blind, have disabilities, or are 65 or older.
Medical assistance asset and spenddown limits increased for persons who are blind, have disabilities, or are 65 or older.
Committee Documents:
- (1/31/2017)
- (1/31/2017)
- (2/1/2017)
- (2/1/2017)
- (2/1/2017)
- (2/1/2017)
- (2/1/2017)
INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:
- To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
- To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL) please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
- To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
- For information on accommodations please visit Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions.
- If you have accessibility or usability comments to share on any Minnesota Legislature website, please submit your comments using the Accessibility & Usability Comment Form
Chair: Rep. Joyce Peppin
Location: Basement Hearing Room
Agenda:
Location: Basement Hearing Room
Agenda:
Calendar for the Day: February 6, 2017
INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:
- To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
- To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL) please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
- To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
- For information on accommodations please visit Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions.
- If you have accessibility or usability comments to share on any Minnesota Legislature website, please submit your comments using the Accessibility & Usability Comment Form
Chair: Rep. Tim O'Driscoll
Location: Basement Hearing Room
Location: Basement Hearing Room
Bills Added
HF371
(Fenton)
County board allowed to temporarily fill a county commissioner vacancy by appointment.
County board allowed to temporarily fill a county commissioner vacancy by appointment.
HF729
(Fenton)
Election administration provisions changed, uniform special election dates provided, state primary changed from August to June, date of primary elections conducted by a political subdivision changed, and appointment of county offices authorized.
Election administration provisions changed, uniform special election dates provided, state primary changed from August to June, date of primary elections conducted by a political subdivision changed, and appointment of county offices authorized.
Bills Removed
HF410
(Halverson)
Expressly advocating definition modified, disclosure of electioneering communications provided, prorating method for contributions or use of general treasury money amended, and penalties provided.
Expressly advocating definition modified, disclosure of electioneering communications provided, prorating method for contributions or use of general treasury money amended, and penalties provided.
INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:
- To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
- To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL) please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
- To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
- For information on accommodations please visit Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions.
- If you have accessibility or usability comments to share on any Minnesota Legislature website, please submit your comments using the Accessibility & Usability Comment Form
Chair: Rep. Tony Cornish
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:
Department of Corrections Budget Review
INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:
- To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
- To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL) please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
- To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
- For information on accommodations please visit Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions.
- If you have accessibility or usability comments to share on any Minnesota Legislature website, please submit your comments using the Accessibility & Usability Comment Form
Chair: Rep. Greg Davids
Location: 200 State Office Building
Location: 200 State Office Building
Bills Added
HF504
(Gunther)
Construction materials and supplies retroactive exemption provided for nonprofit economic development corporations, and money appropriated.
Construction materials and supplies retroactive exemption provided for nonprofit economic development corporations, and money appropriated.
INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:
- To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
- To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL) please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
- To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
- For information on accommodations please visit Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions.
- If you have accessibility or usability comments to share on any Minnesota Legislature website, please submit your comments using the Accessibility & Usability Comment Form
Chair: Rep. Jenifer Loon
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 5 State Office Building
Agenda:
Minnesota Department of Education Budget Overview
INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:
- To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
- To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL) please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
- To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
- For information on accommodations please visit Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions.
- If you have accessibility or usability comments to share on any Minnesota Legislature website, please submit your comments using the Accessibility & Usability Comment Form
Chair: Rep. Matt Dean
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 200 State Office Building
Agenda:
Governor's Health and Human Services Budget Presentation:
- Minnesota Department of Health
- Minnesota Department of Health
Committee Documents:
- (1/25/2017)
- (2/1/2017)
- (2/1/2017)
INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:
- To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
- To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL) please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
- To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
- For information on accommodations please visit Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions.
- If you have accessibility or usability comments to share on any Minnesota Legislature website, please submit your comments using the Accessibility & Usability Comment Form
Hearing Canceled
Chair: Rep. Sarah Anderson
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:
Meeting cancelled
INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:
- To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
- To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL) please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
- To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
- For information on accommodations please visit Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions.
- If you have accessibility or usability comments to share on any Minnesota Legislature website, please submit your comments using the Accessibility & Usability Comment Form
Chair: Rep. Paul Torkelson
Location: Basement Hearing Room
Agenda:
Location: Basement Hearing Room
Agenda:
MN Regional Railroad Association: overview on Rail safety bu Railroads
Testifying: John Apitz, legislative Counsel
Paul Hester, BNSF Hazmat manager
MN Department of Public Safety overview on recently released report on 2017 evaluation of safety preparedness related to the transportation of oil and ethanol in the State of Minnesota per the 2014 Rail Safety Act legislation.
Testifying: Director Joe Kelly, Department of Public Safety Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Deputy Director Kevin Reed, Department of Public Safety Homeland Security and Emergency Management
MN Dept of Transportation overview on 2015 Statewide Rail Plan for both freight rail and passenger rail.
Testifying: Peter Dahlberg, MnDOT Office of Freight & Commercial Vehicle Operations
Dan Krom, MnDOT Office of Passenger Rail
Testifying: John Apitz, legislative Counsel
Paul Hester, BNSF Hazmat manager
MN Department of Public Safety overview on recently released report on 2017 evaluation of safety preparedness related to the transportation of oil and ethanol in the State of Minnesota per the 2014 Rail Safety Act legislation.
Testifying: Director Joe Kelly, Department of Public Safety Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Deputy Director Kevin Reed, Department of Public Safety Homeland Security and Emergency Management
MN Dept of Transportation overview on 2015 Statewide Rail Plan for both freight rail and passenger rail.
Testifying: Peter Dahlberg, MnDOT Office of Freight & Commercial Vehicle Operations
Dan Krom, MnDOT Office of Passenger Rail
Committee Documents:
- (2/1/2017)
- (2/1/2017)
- (2/1/2017)
- (2/1/2017)
- (2/2/2017)
- (2/2/2017)
INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:
- To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
- To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL) please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
- To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
- For information on accommodations please visit Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions.
- If you have accessibility or usability comments to share on any Minnesota Legislature website, please submit your comments using the Accessibility & Usability Comment Form
Thursday, February 2, 2017
, 3:30 PM
Floor Session
Location: House Chamber
Agenda:
Agenda:
INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:
- To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
- To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL) please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
- To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
- For information on accommodations please visit Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions.
- If you have accessibility or usability comments to share on any Minnesota Legislature website, please submit your comments using the Accessibility & Usability Comment Form
Chair: Rep. Pat Garofalo
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:
Location: 10 State Office Building
Agenda:
Committee will begin 30 minutes after session adjourns
Bills Added
HF600
(Garofalo)
Uniform State Labor Standards Act enacted, and uniformity for employment mandates on private employers provided.
Uniform State Labor Standards Act enacted, and uniformity for employment mandates on private employers provided.
INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:
- To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
- To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL) please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
- To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
- For information on accommodations please visit Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions.
- If you have accessibility or usability comments to share on any Minnesota Legislature website, please submit your comments using the Accessibility & Usability Comment Form