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Audio & Video 2011-2012

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

Friday, July 20, 2012 - 09:30 AM

Audio (01:36:29)  Video (01:36:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
Update on 2012 Constitutional Amendment Ballot Questions
     
     A. Recognition of marriage solely between one man and one woman
     
     B. Photo Identification Required for Voting
     
      -Secretary of State, Mark Ritchie
     
      -Attorney General, Lori Swanson
     
      -Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, Gary
      Goldsmith, Executive Director
 

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - 08:30 AM

Audio (01:01:03)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1832 Parry Help America Vote Act appropriation authorization.
S.F. 2328 Vandeveer Military pay differential law modification for school district employees.
Board of Arts Confirmations (Treuer, Brede, Gunyou, Charron, McInnis and Klipfel, Perri, Dowse)
Minnesota Racing Commission Confirmations (Urista, McArdle, Erhart and Roe)
Gambling Control Board Confirmations (Pint, Sigfrinius, Fragnito, McCarville, and Gillespie)
 

Friday, March 23, 2012 - 08:00 AM

Audio (01:55:46)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1298 Thompson Small Business Bill of Rights - Regulatory Fairness Act; state agencies administrative and civil enforcement actions regulation.
H.F. 1850 Ortman State employee gainsharing program maximum award amount increase.
S.F. 1808 Rosen Minnesota state retirement association (MSRS) correctional state employee coverage changes.
S.F. 741 Gazelka Joint legislative administrative services offering by legislative coordinating commission (LCC) requirement.
H.F. 1812 Gazelka State waste hauling contract modifications authorization.
S.F. 2488 Parry Minnesota GI bill program expansion for apprenticeships and on-the-job training.
 

Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (02:01:43)
Agenda: 
S.F. 2243 Pederson Public-private partnership pilot program and regulations for transportation contracts.
H.F. 1850 Ortman State employee gainsharing program maximum award amount increase.
S.F. 2464 Limmer Sex offender sentencing grid modification.
S.F. 1650 Nelson State agency reorganization study requirement.
H.F. 2244 Kruse Permanent school fund advisory committee change into the legislative-citizen permanent school fund commission; director of trust lands and mineral assets appointment authorization.
S.F. 2465 Thompson Workers compensation disability benefit payment provisions modifications.
S.F. 1298 Thompson Small Business Bill of Rights - Regulatory Fairness Act; state agencies administrative and civil enforcement actions regulation.
S.F. 2090 Thompson State procurement of outside contracts restrictions removal and repeal.
S.F. 2421 Wiger Grants management provisions modifications; film production jobs program oversight authority transfer.
 

Monday, March 19, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:40:32) Part 1     Audio (02:46:54) Part 2  Video (01:40:00) Part 1 (Flash Media)     Video (01:44:00) Part 2 (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1046 Senjem Racino and Minnesota future fund.
S.F. 1671 Chamberlain Public value impact statements for financial and regulatory impact of proposed legislation.
S.F. 2078 Parry Collective bargaining contract terms expiration provisions clarifications.
H.F. 1524 Bonoff Substitute principals continuing education requirements clarification.
S.F. 2304 Bonoff Sunset advisory commission sunset review changes implementation and appropriation.
 

Friday, March 16, 2012 - 11:30 AM

Audio (01:09:54)  Video (01:10:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
S.F. 2313 Hann Unified personal health premium account authorization and marketplace website task force creation.
S.F. 2478 Gazelka State government advisory inspections process establishment.
S.F. 2348 Daley State agencies budget preparation requirements modifications; statewide outcomes commission establishment.
S.F. 1679 Hall American Indian advisory council, alcohol and other drug abuse citizens advisory council, traumatic brain injury program advisory committee and American Indian child welfare advisory council expiration dates extension.
S.F. 1426 Jungbauer Medical laboratory science professionals licensure requirements; medical laboratory science professional licensing advisory council creation and appropriation.
 

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:24:34)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1933 Hann Health Care Compact.
S.F. 1921 Robling Abortion clinic, health center, or facility licensure requirements, fee and deposit requirements.
S.F. 1259 Kruse Special military and veterans license plates parking charge exemption.
S.F. 2117 Brown Legislative Commission on United Nations Agenda 21 establishment.
S.F. 1957 Nelson Employment and economic development department (DEED) permit management and coordination requirements.
S.F. 2042 Dahms Wetland conservation act modifications.
S.F. 230 Gerlach Nurse Licensure Compact.
S.F. 1945 Gazelka Wolf taking authorization and predator control program modification.
S.F. 933 Daley Back Office Consolidation Act.
 

Monday, March 12, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:40:59) Part 1     Audio (01:38:29) Part 2
Agenda: 
S.F. 2138 Carlson, J. Bemidji Northern Minnesota veterans home bond issue and appropriation (testimony only).
S.F. 1905 Benson Black bear as official state mammal.
S.F. 2254 Olson, G. Lester as official state soil.
S.F. 2271 DeKruif Minnesota national guard military award issuance to nonmembers authorization.
S.F. 2166 Wolf School bus safety and standards provisions modifications.
S.F. 2260 Dahms Subsurface sewage treatment systems alternative local standards.
S.F. 1755 Gazelka State employees unpaid leave option to avoid layoffs establishment.
S.F. 575 Newman State agency rulemaking adoption legislative approval requirement.
S.F. 1742 Pederson Legislators retirement plan provisions modification and clarification.
S.F. 1727 Robling Race horse medication regulatory threshold concentrations set by the Minnesota racing commission authorization.
S.F. 2227 Lillie Administrative law judge and compensation judge mandatory retirement age modification.
S.F. 2316 Magnus Veterans preference removal hearing board appointment procedure modification.
S.F. 2354 Daley Disabled veterans state government noncompetitive appointment authorization.
S.F. 1754 Parry Lawful gambling per diem reimbursement modification for military marching, color guard or honor guard units.
S.F. 2314 Parry Resolution memorializing the President and Congress to formally recognize the Khmer Freedom Fighters.
S.F. 1842 DeKruif E-Verify program usage requirement.
 

Monday, March 5, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (00:46:20)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1975 DeKruif Racing commission and state lottery continuing operations under government shutdown.
S.F. 1544 DeKruif Counties, cities, towns land conveyance to congressionally chartered veterans service organizations for less than market value authorization.
S.F. 1643 Carlson, J. Income tax credit for past military service eligibility modification.
S.F. 1856 Carlson, J. Lawful gambling licensed organizations authority to contribute net profits to 501(c)(19) organizations.
H.F. 1903 Parry Veterans affairs honor guard selection priority authorization removal.
S.F. 1642 Parry Minnesota National Guard beyond the yellow ribbon program civil immunity.
 

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:55:41)
Agenda: 
S.F. 864 Benson Public employees long-term care insurance program local government employee participation authorization.
S.F. 1544 DeKruif Counties, cities, towns land conveyance to congressionally chartered veterans service organizations for less than market value authorization.
S.F. 1698 DeKruif State aid road program rulemaking authority modification; over-dimension motor vehicle permit provisions modification; bridge inspection and signing account establishment; water permitting process for transportation projects requirement.
S.F. 1842 DeKruif E-Verify program usage requirement.
 

Monday, February 27, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:30:17)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1922 Pederson State agency rules review and reporting methods provisions modifications.
S.F. 1719 Hoffman, G. Motorcycle road guard certificate requirement.
S.F. 1918 Chamberlain Energy forward pricing mechanisms for government agencies provisions modifications.
H.F. 1766 Lillie Child care assistance fund payments, union dues or fair share fees deduction prohibition.
 

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:55:53)  Video (01:55:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1577 Newman Constitutional amendment for voter photographic identification (photo ID) requirement.
S.F. 1631 Lillie State agencies rulemaking temporary moratorium.
 

Monday, February 20, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:42:15)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1614 Daley Small Business Regulatory Relief Act.
S.F. 993 Newman Office of administrative hearings disposition of contested case hearings requirement.
S.F. 1457 Nienow Legislators and governor compensation suspension until budget bill passage.
S.F. 1922 Pederson State agency rules review and reporting methods provisions modifications.
 

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:02:32)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1656 Nelson High school academic standards and graduation requirements cyclical revision legislative authorization requirement.
S.F. 1614 Daley Small Business Regulatory Relief Act.
Confirmation: Department of Administration Commissioner
 

Monday, February 13, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (00:27:17)  Video (00:27:16) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1639 Parry State government executive branch departments, agencies, and offices reduction.
S.F. 933 Daley Back Office Consolidation Act.
 

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:01:40)  Video (01:04:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
S.F. 343 Bakk Veterans waiver of immunity to sue state for Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) violations.
S.F. 1492 Daley Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day date change.
S.F. 1689 DeKruif Veterans reemployment rights protections extension.
S.F. 1597 DeKruif Veteran-owned small businesses set aside program modification and county set aside program authorization.
 

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:52:44)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1527 Dahms Commercial feed and feed ingredients voluntary good manufacturing practices certificate establishment.
Overview from the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans
Overview of Veterans Re-employment
S.F. 1599 Daley Permissive preference for veterans and spouses of veterans in private employment.
S.F. 1597 DeKruif Veteran-owned small businesses set aside program modification and county set aside program authorization.
 

Thursday, September 22, 2011 - 06:00 PM

Audio (02:57:04)  Video (02:56:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
Potential unionization of home day care providers
 

Saturday, May 21, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:04:29) Part 1     Audio (00:14:59) Part 2     Audio (00:02:29) Part 3
Agenda: 
S.F. 1369 Rosen Major general employee statewide retirement plans; public pension plan statutory salary scale and payroll growth actuarial assumptions revisions.
 

Tuesday, May 17, 2011 - 06:00 PM

Audio (01:11:12)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1046 Senjem Racino and Minnesota future fund.
 

Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 06:00 PM

Audio (02:38:59)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1359 Pederson Legislative commission on planning and fiscal policy duties expansion.
S.F. 1340 Carlson, J. Minnesota Accountable Government Innovation and Collaboration (MAGIC) Act; counties general welfare provisions authorization.
S.F. 1099 Daley Minnesota assistance council for veterans continued outreach to homeless veterans and families grant appropriation.
S.F. 896 Daley Counties and first class cities private audits authority.
S.F. 725 Daley Revenue department request for proposals for tax analytics and business intelligence contract.
S.F. 1283 Benson State Capitol complex security advisory committee creation; state patrol protection to government officials authorization.
S.F. 849 Carlson, J. State employee group insurance program (SEGIP) retired employee termination notice requirement and coverage reinstatement procedure.
S.F. 1215 Gimse Drivers license credit and debit card use authority.
S.F. 739 Lillie Deputy commissioner and assistant commissioner positions reduction.
S.F. 604 Parry Secretary of state legal fees payment; 2010 gubernatorial election county recount reimbursement costs appropriations.
 

Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:41:59)  Video (01:43:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
S.F. 650 Gazelka Compulsive gambling appropriation.
S.F. 702 Parry Lawful gambling tax rates modification; linked bingo and electronic pull-tabs authorization.
S.F. 1116 Ingebrigtsen Video lottery ticket dispensing machines state lottery rules adoption requirement.
 

Monday, May 2, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:40:29)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1101 Hann My Life, My Choices task force establishment.
S.F. 878 Higgins Honorary military service prior offense presumption of rehabilitation.
S.F. 904 Lillie State depositories bond requirements modifications.
S.F. 1159 Lillie Workers compensation advisory council recommendations adoption.
S.F. 1283 Benson State Capitol complex security advisory committee creation; state patrol protection to government officials authorization.
H.F. 786 Daley Charitable organizations financial statement modifications and compensation information reporting requirements.
 

Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 06:00 PM

Audio (01:14:29)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1244 Dahms Environmental review and solid waste land disposal facility permits rulemaking requirement.
S.F. 158 Ingebrigtsen Outdoor heritage fund appropriations and provisions modifications.
S.F. 1319 Daley Veterans homes special revenue account for facilities and programs operations appropriation transfer authorization.
S.F. 1320 Daley Veterans homes work therapy programs funding support authorization.
S.F. 1321 Daley Veterans affairs commissioner federal funds acceptance authorization.
S.F. 346 Senjem Mississippi River Parkway commission expiration date extension.
 

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:59:59) Part 1     Audio (01:29:59) Part 2
Agenda: 
S.F. 943 Ingebrigtsen Miscellaneous aquaculture, game and fish, hunting, elk crop damage, fish and wildlife management plans, invasive species, natural resources department (DNR) provisions modifications.
S.F. 1146 Wolf Public employees dues check off written request requirement for certain contributions.
S.F. 1234 Kruse Secretary of state business entities certificates issuance process provisions clarifications and modifications.
S.F. 16 Wiger Resolution urging Congress to investigate the Prisoner of War - Missing in Action (POW/MIA) issue.
S.F. 1266 Wiger State government resource recovery program modifications.
S.F. 1270 Wiger Geospatial advisory council appointing authority modification and expiration date extension.
S.F. 1137 Hann State agency programs designation as performance-based organizations for persons with disabilities.
S.F. 327 Miller Fillmore county veterans cemetery requirement.
S.F. 994 Senjem Bingo gross profits use for allowable expenses percent increase.
S.F. 1200 Nelson State capitol preservation commission establishment and appropriation.
S.F. 361 Magnus Mitochondrial disease awareness week establishment.
S.F. 959 Vandeveer Disabled veterans homestead market value exemption extension to primary family caregiver.
 

Monday, April 18, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:25:29)  Video (01:25:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
S.F. 247 Dahms Public employees insurance program local government employees participation or withdrawal approval requirements.
S.F. 1146 Wolf Public employees dues check off written request requirement for certain contributions.
 

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (02:21:29)  Video (02:22:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
S.F. 51 Koch Female-veteran license plate designation for special veterans license plates or Gold Star license plates.
S.F. 509 Limmer Voter photo identification requirement; picture identification issuance provisions; provisional balloting procedure establishment; challenged voter eligibility list establishment; electronic polling place roster standard for use establishment and use.
 

Monday, April 11, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (00:27:59)
Agenda: 
H.F. 299 Senjem State agency value initiative (SAVI) program establishment.
S.F. 527 Senjem Autism spectrum disorder task force creation.
 

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (02:46:29)  Video (02:46:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
S.F. 134 Robling Public employee definition modification.
S.F. 646 Hann Public employee insurance program provisions modifications for local government employees.
H.F. 110 Pappas Legislative commission on pensions and retirement membership increase.
S.F. 434 Rosen Minnesota Pay for Performance Act of 2011.
 

Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 07:00 PM

Audio (01:56:24)
Agenda: 
Discussion of State Government Omnibus Finance Bill
 

Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:32:29) Part 1     Audio (02:49:29) Part 2
Agenda: 
S.F. 732 Bakk Sulfates water quality standard rules preemption for certain waters and appropriation.
Discussion of State Government Omnibus Bill
 

Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - 06:30 PM

Audio (01:00:29)
Agenda: 
Presentation on the State Government Finance Omnibus Bill.
 

Monday, March 21, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (02:06:29) Part 1     Audio (04:14:29) Part 2  Video (01:47:00) Part 1 (Flash Media)     Video (04:15:00) Part 2 (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
S.F. 907 Nelson State building efficiency, fleet management improvements, and Medicaid and tax fraud prevention and detection consulting services contracts for improvements to state-operated systems and services requirements.
S.F. 692 Hall Natural resources department (DNR) peatland area management; recreational trail and snowmobile watercross requirements and mineral coordinating committee membership modifications; Blakeley state wayside repeal.
S.F. 759 Kruse Coon Rapids dam commission creation; Three Rivers park district grant appropriation.
S.F. 908 Carlson, J. Strategic sourcing request for proposals.
S.F. 604 Parry Secretary of state legal fees payment; 2010 gubernatorial election county recount reimbursement costs appropriations.
S.F. 813 Hoffman, G. State and public employees retirement plans member and employer contribution rates modifications.
S.F. 812 Gazelka Salary reduction for state employees and elected officials.
 

Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (02:02:29)
Agenda: 
S.F. 755 Lillie Federal offset program; revenue commissioner authority to enter into a reciprocal agreement with the federal government for collection of unpaid debts.
S.F. 811 Thompson State employee group insurance plan (SEGIP) dependent eligibility verification audit services proposals and contract requirement.
S.F. 798 Jungbauer State real estate lease evaluation services contract requirement; state lease cancellation length of time for notice modification.
S.F. 805 Hann Public employees health insurance program modification.
 

Monday, March 14, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:53:59) Part 1     Audio (02:07:59) Part 2
Agenda: 
S.F. 208 Hann Teacher employment contracts negotiating process establishment.
S.F. 650 Gazelka Compulsive gambling appropriation.
S.F. 739 Lillie Deputy commissioner and assistant commissioner positions reduction.
S.F. 146 Chamberlain Priority-based budgeting process creation and state agencies sunset process establishment.
 

Wednesday, March 9, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:57:29)  Video (01:59:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
S.F. 81 Daley State workforce reduction requirement; early retirement program establishment and Minnesota management and budget (MMB) actuarial analysis.
S.F. 604 Parry Secretary of state legal fees payment; 2010 gubernatorial election county recount reimbursement costs appropriations.
 

Monday, March 7, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (02:21:59)  Video (01:47:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
S.F. 176 Howe Red Wing port authority employees public employees retirement association (PERA) inclusion.
S.F. 161 Pederson Lake Pepin phosphorus standard establishment.
S.F. 196 Pederson Water rulemaking moratorium and study requirements.
S.F. 449 Magnus Higher education veterans assistance program expiration date repeal.
 

Wednesday, March 2, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:26:29)
Agenda: 
S.F. 128 Vandeveer Disabled veterans rest camp on Big Marine Lake in Washington county improvements matching grant appropriation.
Office of the Minnesota Governor Overview/Budget Presentation
Office of the Minnesota State Auditor Overview/Budget Presentation
Amateur Sports Commission
 

Monday, February 28, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:13:29)
Agenda: 
Office of Enterprise Technology Overview/Budget Presentation
Black Minnesotans' Council Overview/Budget Presentation
Explore Minnesota Tourism Budget Overview
 

Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:35:29)  Video (01:37:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
Commissioner of Veterans Affairs Confirmation
Association of Minnesota Public Education Radio Stations (AMPERS)
Chicano Latino Affairs Council
Indian Affairs Council
Asian Pacific Americans Council
 

Monday, February 21, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:31:59)
Agenda: 
Minnesota Investment Board
Minnesota Humanities Center
Minnesota Public Radio
Minnesota Public Television
 

Wednesday, February 16, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:34:29)  Video (01:31:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
Secretary of State
Department of Revenue
Attorney General
 

Monday, February 14, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:31:59)
Agenda: 
Minnesota Science Museum Overview
Minnesota Historical Society Overview
Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAP) Overview
Minnesota Arts Board Overview
 

Wednesday, February 9, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (00:37:59)
Agenda: 
S.F. 261 Senjem Regulatory reform; legislative approval required prior to certain rules taking effect.
 

Monday, February 7, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:31:29)  Video (01:31:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
Defending the Blue Line
Minnesota Gambling Control Board
Minnesota Racing Commission
Explore Minnesota Tourism
 

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (00:51:29)
Agenda: 
S.F. 42 Ingebrigtsen Department of natural resources (DNR) permitting efficiency; environmental review requirements modifications.
Minnesota Lottery
 

Monday, January 31, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:37:59)
Agenda: 
Department of Military Affairs Overview
Department of Veteran Affairs Overview
 

Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:34:59)
Agenda: 
Department of Administration Overview
Greg Hubinger, Director Legislative Coordinating Commission
     Legislative Review of State Labor Contracts
 

Monday, January 24, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:30:29)
Agenda: 
Confirmation- Office of Administrative Hearings- Chief Administrative Law Judge
Gopal Khanna- Presentation
Tony Murphy- Presentation
 

Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:40:29)  Video (01:41:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
Campaign Finance and Disclosure Board Overview
Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) Overview
Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) Presentation on Rulemaking
Confirmation- Office of Administrative Hearings- Chief Administrative Law Judge
 

Monday, January 10, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:37:00)
Agenda: 
Minnesota Management and Budget Overview
 

Wednesday, January 5, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:30:21)  Video (01:30:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
Introductions
Committee Jurisdiction Overview
Peter Hutchinson Presentation
 

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