Minutes

Present: Senator Richard J. Cohen - Chair, Senator Ellen R. Anderson, Senator Linda Berglin, Senator Don Betzold, Senator Michelle L. Fischbach, Senator Leo T. Foley, Senator Dennis R. Frederickson, Senator Linda Higgins, Senator James P. Metzen, Senator Steve Murphy, Senator Gen Olson, Senator Sandra L. Pappas, Senator Pat Pariseau, Senator Claire A. Robling, Senator David H. Senjem, Senator LeRoy A. Stumpf, Senator David J. Tomassoni, Senator Jim Vickerman, Senator Charles W. Wiger

Absent: Senator Steve Dille

Senator Sandra L. Pappas called the meeting to order at 8:46 a.m. Senator Cohen assumed the gavel at 8:47 a.m. A quorum was present at 8:52 a.m.

S.F. 2598: Senator Saxhaug: Collaborative urban educator grant program appropriation clarification.



Senator Stumpf moved that S.F. 2598, be recommended to pass. - MOTION CARRIED.

S.F. 2364: Senator Pappas: Higher education facilities authority revenue bond limit increase.



Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 2364, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION CARRIED.

H.F. 2624: Senator Anderson: Legislative-citizen commission on Minnesota resources (LCCMR) environment and natural resources appropriations.



Senator Anderson moved that H.F. 2624, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION CARRIED.

S.F. 2533: Senator Bakk: Lake Vermilion state park land acquisition authority and incorporation of existing park land.



Senator Stumpf moved that S.F. 2533, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION CARRIED.

S.F. 2564: Senator Anderson: Outdoor heritage appropriations.



Not heard.

S.F. 2386: Senator Metzen: Labor agreements and compensation plans ratification.



Not heard.

S.F. 364: Senator Sparks: Drainage systems provisions modifications.



Not heard.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:58 a.m.

Senator Richard J. Cohen, Chair	Nicole Kaplan, Legislative Assistant