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Audio & Video 2011-2012

Note: Meetings are listed by date with the most recent meeting at the top.

Friday, April 20, 2012 - 00:00 AM

Audio (03:06:51)  Video (03:06:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
S.F. 2127 Chamberlain Minnesota Vikings national football league (NFL) private stadium bond issue and appropriation.
S.F. 2599 Metzen National football league (NFL) stadium in Arden Hills; Minnesota stadium authority establishment; metropolitan sports facilities commission abolishment; local tax revenue use; electronic pull-tabs and bingo use; state appropriation bonds sale.
S.F. 2391 Rosen National football league (NFL) stadium in Minneapolis; Minnesota stadium authority establishment; metropolitan sports facilities commission abolishment; local tax revenue use; electronic pull-tabs and bingo use; state appropriation bonds sale.
 

Monday, April 2, 2012 - 07:00 PM

Audio (01:36:36)
Agenda: 
Confirmation consideration for Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board:
     Neil Peterson – Former Legislator
     George Beck – Public Member
     Appointees for terms to expire January 4, 2016
Confirmation consideration for Metropolitan Council Members:
     Lona Schreiber
     Jennifer Munt
     Gary Van Eyll
     James Brimeyer
     Gary Cunningham
     Harry Melander
     Wendy Wulff
 

Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:34:16)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1832 Parry Help America Vote Act appropriation authorization.
S.F. 1094 Chamberlain Education boards authorization and school boards reorganization as education boards authorization.
S.F. 2466 Saxhaug Municipalities emergency medical services agencies grants authorization.
S.F. 1664 Ortman Mixed municipal solid waste services business inverse condemnation authorization.
 

Monday, March 19, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:40:30)
Agenda: 
H.F. 2132 Vandeveer Washington county housing and redevelopment authority jurisdiction clarification.
H.F. 2392 Vandeveer Anoka county housing and redevelopment authority powers and jurisdiction modification.
S.F. 2369 Limmer Three Rivers park district member election requirement.
S.F. 2370 Limmer Hennepin county watershed districts municipal approval requirement before municipal property acquisition.
 

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:46:21) Part 1     Audio (01:22:30) Part 2  Video (01:46:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
S.F. 2391 Rosen National football league (NFL) stadium; Minnesota stadium authority establishment; metropolitan sports facilities commission abolishment; local tax revenue use; electronic pull-tabs and bingo use; state appropriation bonds sale.
S.F. 1880 Senjem Dodge county recorder appointment provisions authorization.
S.F. 1664 Ortman Mixed municipal solid waste services business inverse condemnation authorization.
S.F. 1094 Chamberlain Education boards authorization and school boards reorganization as education boards authorization.
S.F. 2415 Vandeveer Primary election date change from August to June.
 

Monday, March 12, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:40:20)
Agenda: 
S.F. 2334 Vandeveer Lobbyists principal reports modification.
S.F. 1753 Gazelka Individuals under guardianship voter eligibility provisions.
S.F. 2296 Chamberlain Absentee ballot return envelope certificates date requirement removal.
S.F. 2179 Kruse Metropolitan council and legislative commission on metropolitan government powers and duties modifications.
S.F. 2014 Kruse Metropolitan council member terms of service change to staggered terms.
 

Friday, March 9, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (02:06:59)  Video (02:06:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1667 Chamberlain Metropolitan council guidelines and plans made advisory.
S.F. 1668 Chamberlain Light rail construction local government approval and authorization requirement.
S.F. 864 Benson Public employees long-term care insurance program local government employee participation authorization.
S.F. 1673 Carlson, J. Public works contracts cost threshold modification.
Other agenda items to be added.
 

Monday, March 5, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:01:49)  Video (01:03:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
S.F. 2043 Chamberlain Convicted felons voting rights revocation modifications.
S.F. 2127 Chamberlain National football league private stadium bond issue and appropriation; statewide business property tax phase out.
 

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:49:41)
Agenda: 
S.F. 270 Vandeveer Local government interim zoning planning ordinances and maps and municipal development contracts provisions.
S.F. 2050 Vandeveer Washington county housing and redevelopment authority jurisdiction clarification.
S.F. 1625 Bakk St. Louis county private sale of land authorization.
 

Monday, February 27, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:31:48)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1737 Lillie Local government depository designation establishment and certain investments authorization.
S.F. 1761 Lourey Sandstone Wild River apartments development sale authorization.
S.F. 1741 Daley Local governments additional budgetary information reporting requirement and electronic budgetary information system object code reporting.
 

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:29:59)
Agenda: 
Overview presentation by Metropolitan Council staff on current and planned activities related to housing.
 

Monday, February 20, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:54:31)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1450 Carlson, J. Municipality detachment process.
S.F. 1544 DeKruif Montgomery property conveyance authority.
S.F. 1190 Chamberlain Vacation rental of residential property as permitted use requirement. This bill was passed by the committee in 2011, but was returned to committee under Rule 47 after session adjourned. An amendment is expected, and testimony will be heard.
 

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:40:10)  Video (01:39:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1577 Newman Constitutional amendment for voter photographic identification (photo ID) requirement.
 

Monday, February 13, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (00:46:23)
Agenda: 
S.F. 953 Kelash Neighborhood revitalization program first class cities transition activities and termination provisions.
S.F. 931 Gimse Melrose public utilities commission membership size, terms and qualifications for membership modification.
S.F. 956 Olson, G. Hennepin county soil and water conservation district termination authority.
Senate Files 931 was passed by the committee in 2011, and returned under Rule 47. Unless there are amendments, this bill will be passed back to General Orders without further discussion.
     
     The authors of Senate Files 953 and 956 have amendments to offer. As a result, we will accept debate and testimony on those bills.
     
     Senate File 1190 will be withdrawn from the agenda.
 

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:53:58) Part 1     Audio (02:23:34) Part 2     Audio (00:33:04) Part 3  Video (04:52:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1577 Newman Constitutional amendment for voter photographic identification (photo ID) requirement.
 

Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 00:00 AM

Audio (00:07:41)
Agenda: 
Confirmation hearings for the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board:
     
     Deanna Wiener- Term expiring January 5, 2015
     
     Andrew Luger- Term expiring January 5, 2015
     
     Hearing will begin after the Senate session or during a PM recess. Notice will be udated as additional information becomes available.
 

Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:59:30)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1191 Olson, G. Hydroelectric facility (Crown Hydro) municipal approval requirement exemption, federal regulation compliance, and Minneapolis park and recreation board approval.
S.F. 1079 Thompson Municipal tobacco licensees minor tobacco sales alternative enforcement action local ordinance authorization.
S.F. 1009 Limmer Election vacancies in nomination provisions modifications.
S.F. 1340 Carlson, J. Minnesota Accountable Government Innovation and Collaboration (MAGIC) Act; counties general welfare provisions authorization.
S.F. 1068 Daley Municipalities recreational use of school facilities or property civil immunity extension.
S.F. 1260 Kruse County private audit meeting standards; local government federal single audit acceptance; web site political subdivisions publication; local planning interim ordinance; local provisions repeal.
S.F. 1368 McGuire Adult offenders currently serving felony sentences electronic data availability to secretary of state for voter registration purposes.
S.F. 640 Dibble Minneapolis and Minneapolis park and recreation board joint dedication fee modification.
Agenda order may be subject to change. The Committee has reserved Room 112 until 6 pm. If additional time is needed, other arrangements will be announced.
 

Friday, April 29, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:04:50) Part 1     Audio (01:41:46) Part 2
Agenda: 
S.F. 956 Olson, G. Hennepin county soil and water conservation district termination authority.
S.F. 64 Jungbauer Well regulation authority modification.
S.F. 382 Jungbauer Metropolitan council sewage treatment services authority modifications.
 

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:19:36) Part 1     Audio (01:15:43) Part 2     Audio (02:56:46) Part 3  Video (01:36:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1157 Robling Metropolitan transportation board establishment.
S.F. 1217 Stumpf Marshall county recorder and auditor-treasurer appointment provisions authorization.
S.F. 270 Limmer Local government interim zoning planning ordinances and municipal development contracts provisions.
S.F. 1079 Thompson Municipal tobacco licensees minor tobacco sales alternative enforcement action local ordinance authorization.
S.F. 896 Daley County private audit meeting standards of state auditor performance authority.
S.F. 1225 Robling Campaign finance and public disclosure provisions modifications.
S.F. 953 Kelash Neighborhood revitalization program first class cities transition activities and termination provisions.
S.F. 247 Dahms Public employees insurance program local government employees participation or withdrawal approval requirements.
Hearing will re-convene at 6:00pm to complete the agenda.
 

Monday, April 18, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:57:58)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1190 Chamberlain Vacation rental of residential property as permitted use requirement.
S.F. 1157 Robling Metropolitan transportation board establishment.
 

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:04:50)
Agenda: 
H.F. 52 Olson, G. City, county, and town zoning controls and ordinances variances provisions modification.
The vice-chairman will serve as the chair of the committee for this portion of the hearing.
 

Monday, April 11, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:02:58)
Agenda: 
HF 52 Variance provision
     SF 270 Interim planning ordinances
     
     The committee will take up HF 52 and SF 270 to determine whether these bills should be placed on a future agenda for further consideration. The chairman will be abstaining from any action concerning these bills. The vice-chairman will serve as the chair of the committee for this portion of the hearing.
S.F. 1112 Chamberlain Campaign finance and public disclosure law public official definition modification.
S.F. 1113 Chamberlain White Bear Lake volunteer fire department relief association pension plan actuarial work authorization.
H.F. 954 Stumpf Kittson county recorder and auditor-treasurer appointment authorization.
 

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (00:35:08)
Agenda: 
S.F. 867 Tomassoni St. Louis county fairgrounds tax status and expansion.
S.F. 792 Nienow Municipal concurrent detachment and annexation alternate procedure.
S.F. 931 Gimse Melrose public utilities commission membership increase.
 

Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:50:35)
Agenda: 
S.F. 779 Howe Goodhue county surplus state land conveyance to the city of Red Wing.
S.F. 919 Chamberlain Election administration and districting procedures modifications.
S.F. 921 Vandeveer Public safety equipment single source acquisition purchase or lease authorization.
 

Monday, March 21, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:14:40)
Agenda: 
S.F. 275 Jungbauer Anoka county countywide public safety improvements bonding authority expansion- will be presented by Senator Nienow.
S.F. 573 Gerlach Minnesota zoo Dakota county lands interest extension.
 

Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:47:50) Part 1     Audio (03:37:20) Part 2  Video (01:49:00) Part 1 (Flash Media)     Video (03:37:00) Part 2 (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
S.F. 509 Limmer Voter photo identification requirement; picture identification issuance provisions; provisional balloting procedure establishment; electronic polling place roster use requirement; recount procedure enacting; appropriating money.
S.F. 479 Howe Voter photo identification and issuance requirement; picture identification and issuance at no charge; provisional balloting procedure establishment.
Continuation of testimony/action on bills from March 14th hearing. As previously noted, due to the number of people wishing to testify, we will need to limit testimony to three (3) minutes, and ask testifiers to sign up with the Committee Administrator prior to the hearing.
     
     Please note: This hearing may reconvene in the evening if needed to complete testimony and amendments.
 

Monday, March 14, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:58:37)  Video (00:56:26) Part 1 (Flash Media)     Video (00:45:18) Part 2 (Flash Media)     Video (00:18:02) Part 3 (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
S.F. 509 Limmer Voter photo identification requirement; picture identification issuance provisions; provisional balloting procedure establishment; electronic polling place roster use requirement; recount procedure enacting; appropriating money.
S.F. 479 Howe Voter photo identification and issuance requirement; picture identification and issuance at no charge; provisional balloting procedure establishment.
Following the presentations by the authors, testimony will be accepted. Due to the number of people wishing to testify, we will need to limit testimony to three (3) minutes, and ask testifiers to sign up with the Committee Administrator prior to the hearing.
 

Wednesday, March 9, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (00:09:58)
Agenda: 
S.F. 124 Howe Red Wing port authority appointees term limit.
 

Wednesday, March 2, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:54:50)  Video (01:53:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
Overview of judicial elections:
     
     Presentation by Senate Counsel
     
     Commentary from stakeholders
     
     Public Testimony
 

Wednesday, February 16, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (00:06:33)
Agenda: 
Confirmation of David P. Swenson to the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board
 

Monday, February 14, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:00:04)
Agenda: 
S.F. 109 Nienow Taylors Falls border city development zones designation authority.
S.F. 228 Kubly Coyote (Canis latrans) conflict management option for counties authorization.
 

Monday, February 7, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:12:49)
Agenda: 
Overview presentation by the Metropolitan Airports Commission
 

Monday, January 31, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:27:22)
Agenda: 
Presentation by James Nobles and Judy Randall of the Office of the Legislative Auditor - Evaluation Report: Governance of Transit in the Twin Cities Region
 

Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:23:38)  Video (01:23:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
Overview presentation by the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission
Overview presentation by the Metropolitan Council
 

Monday, January 24, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:16:17)
Agenda: 
Overview presentation on the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board presented by Gary Goldsmith, Executive Director
Overview presentation on the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District presented by Jim Stark, Executive Director
 

Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (00:32:29)
Agenda: 
Introduction and Overview
 

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