Minnesota Senate Daily Schedule

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

8:30 a.m.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008
***Revision 2: Agenda Addition(s)***
Committee on Taxes
Meeting Minutes

(02:32:02)

Chair: Sen. Thomas M. Bakk
8:30 a.m.
Room 15 Capitol

SF3709 ADDED

Agenda:
S.F. 3665	Ortman	Governor's revenue recommendations.
S.F. 3187	Lynch	Sales tax exemption for health care facilities pollution control machinery and equipment.
S.F. 3617	Dibble	Property tax exemption for biomass electric generation facility modification.
S.F. 3709	Rest	Crystal housing development account.
S.F. 3180	Rest	Fiscal note requests disclosure requirements and conclusions appeal process.
S.F. 1566	Sieben	Tax increment financing plans acquisition of property procedures modification.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008
***Revision 3: Agenda change***
E-12 Education Budget Division

(02:00:26)

Chair: Sen. LeRoy A. Stumpf
8:30 a.m.
Room 112 Capitol

Agenda:
S.F. 3708	Olson, G.	Teachers licensure via portfolio.
S.F. 2506	Senjem	School districts wind energy revenue payments restoration.
S.F. 2409	Carlson	Intermediate school districts borrowing authority in anticipation of revenue payments; school district or intermediate school district aid reduction for repayment provision.
S.F. 3763	Pogemiller	School district superintendents report requirements modifications.
S.F. 1976	Latz	Healthy development of children and youth within the community grant program.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Committee on Finance

(01:26:29)

(01:26:00) (Real Media)

Chair: Sen. Richard J. Cohen
8:30 a.m.
Room 123 Capitol

Agenda:
S.F. 3099	Berglin	Minnesota Health Insurance Exchange; state health care programs affordability expansion; health improvement fund establishment; health care transformation commission creation; section 125 plans.

11:00 a.m.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

The Senate will be in Session at 11 a.m.

(01:05:11)

(01:02:00) (Real Media)

12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008
***Revision 2: Agenda Addition(s)***
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection
Meeting Minutes

(01:52:15)

Chair: Sen. Linda Scheid
12:30 p.m.
Room 112 Capitol

Added: SF 3508 (Olson) SF 3328 (Tomassoni) SF 3174 (Sparks) SF 3594 (Scheid) SF 3446 (Saltzman) SF 2765 (Sparks)

Agenda:
S.F. 3336	Foley	Vehicle window glazing restriction exemptions provided.
S.F. 3446	Saltzman	Small employers flexible benefits plans option.
S.F. 2980	Dahle	Flood insurance coverage regulated, and disclosures of noncoverage required.
H.F. 3411	Johnson, D. J.	Petroleum product standards updated and number provided to advertise grade of gasoline.
S.F. 3174	Sparks	Uniform securities act name change to Minnesota securities act and provisions modifications.
S.F. 1578	Sparks	Consumer reports security freezes regulated, and fees provided.
S.F. 2765	Sparks	Auto insurance and certain claims practices regulated.
S.F. 3594	Scheid	Real estate closing agent requirements modification and title insurance definition.
S.F. 3328	Tomassoni	Credit card surcharges regulation.
S.F. 3508	Olson, M. A.	Motor vehicle insurance adjustments insurer prohibitions.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008
***Revision 1: Agenda change and Addition(s)***
Higher Education Budget and Policy Division
Meeting Minutes

(02:28:29)

Chair: Sen. Sandra L. Pappas
12:30 p.m.
Room 123 Capitol

Agenda:
Governor's budget recommendations
S.F. 786	Skoe	Higher education student grant program modifications.
S.F. 3001	Wiger	Education Omnibus Bill: provisions related to Higher Education only.
S.F. 2942	Pappas	Higher education surplus appropriation sunset provision elimination.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Budget Division
Meeting Minutes

(02:04:26)

Chair: Sen. Ellen R. Anderson
12:30 p.m.
Room 107 Capitol

Agenda:
Governor's Budget Recommendations: Public Utilities Commission
Metro Council (Metro Parks) -Arne Stefferud, Metropolitan Council
S.F. 3096	Dibble	Energy improvement financing program for state and local governments.
S.F. 2949	Rosen	Local renewable energy initiative and microenergy loan program bond issue and appropriation.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Judiciary Budget Division
Meeting Minutes

(01:25:59)

Chair: Sen. Leo T. Foley
12:30 p.m.
Room 125 Capitol

Overview of the Governor's Budget Recommendations

Agenda:
Judicial Branch
Board of Public Defense
Civil Legal Services

Tuesday, March 18, 2008
***Revision 2: Agenda change***
Committee on Transportation
Meeting Minutes

(01:14:12)

Chair: Sen. Steve Murphy
12:30 p.m.
Room 15 Capitol

Agenda:
S.F. 2408	Dibble	Minneapolis engine brakes regulation authorization.
S.F. 3542	Jungbauer	Trailer brakes provisions modifications; commercial motor vehicles false inspection decals violations penalties; truck weight inspection provisions modification.
S.F. 481	Marty	Low emission vehicles California standards adoption.

12:45 p.m.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008
***Revision 3: Agenda change***
Transportation Budget and Policy Division
Meeting Minutes

(00:52:21)

Chair: Sen. Steve Murphy
12:45 p.m.
Room 15 Capitol

Transportation Budget and Policy Division will begin immediately following adjournment of Transportation Committee

Agenda:
S.F. 3097	Olseen	Rush Line corridor commuter bus service appropriation.
S.F. 2502	Latz	Metropolitan area transportation projects state funding prioritization requirement.
S.F. 3189	Latz	Drivers license examination successful completion requirement for controlled substance offenses.
S.F. 2539	Dibble	Senior citizens identification cards fee elimination.
S.F. 3080	Doll	Motor vehicle license plate temporary permit display provision modification.
S.F. 3535	Olseen	Office of pupil transportation safety.
S.F. 2077	Tomassoni	Bronze star veterans motor vehicle license plates.
S.F. 2337	Carlson	Special motor vehicle license plates for motorcycles issuance authorization; military and veterans affairs departments license plate account money standing appropriation creation.
S.F. 2365	Rest	Minnesota sesquicentennial special motor vehicle license plates.
S.F. 3069	Michel	2008 U.S. Womens Open license plate issuance.
S.F. 3191	Cohen	American Red Cross special motor vehicle license plates.
S.F. 3058	Rest	High occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes and dynamic shoulder lanes fees imposition, account establishment and appropriation.
S.F. 3462	Doll	Special veteran motor vehicle license plates surcharge repeal.
S.F. 3686	Jungbauer	Transportation appropriations reductions.

3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008
***Revision 4: Agenda Addition(s)***
Committee on Judiciary
Meeting Minutes

(04:29:12)

Chair: Sen. Mee Moua
3 p.m.
Room 112 Capitol

Please note any bills not heard on 3/18 will be rescheduled for 3/19.

Agenda:
S.F. 3166	Torres Ray	Child welfare and support provisions modifications; interstate compact for the placement of children repeal and replacement; child and adult adoptions regulation; child care data classification.
S.F. 3397	Torres Ray	Foreign cooperatives regulation.
S.F. 2866	Prettner Solon	Broadband service statewide inventory and mapping requirement.
H.F. 2898	Prettner Solon	Aviation liability insurance claims denial conditions regulation.
S.F. 2651	Saxhaug	Public land expedited exchanges.
S.F. 2806	Saxhaug	Local economic development authorities conflict of interest rules clarification.
S.F. 2576	Dille	Crime of false police and fire emergency calls as misdemeanor offense.
S.F. 3098	Lourey, T.	Lawful gambling provisions modifications.
S.F. 2754	Betzold	Schools background check requirements modifications.
H.F. 2602	Skogen	Police vehicles transporting police dogs from window glazing restrictions exemption.
S.F. 3082	Olseen	Motor vehicles damage disclosure requirements modifications.
S.F. 3223	Murphy	Abandoned motor vehicle provisions modification; oversize and overweight vehicle permit adjustment *for purposes of discussion only.
S.F. 3135	Higgins	Minnesota responds medical reserve corps.
S.F. 3119	Olseen	Interstate assistance by local governments authorization.
S.F. 3647	Pariseau	Emergency responders for emergency communication equipment permit requirement exemption.
S.F. 2828	Moua	Critical public service property trespassing prohibition modification.
S.F. 3362	Foley	Peace officer disciplinary hearing representation provisions modification.
H.F. 117	Betzold	Courts personal jurisdiction authority exception elimination.
S.F. 2919	Betzold	Civil commitments hearings time requirements modifications.
S.F. 2399	Higgins	Public nuisance law provisions modifications.
S.F. 2647	Lynch	Crime of disarming a peace officer.
S.F. 3139	Latz	Crime of unlawful charges in ticket sales; crime of unlawful acts in automated device ticket purchases.
S.F. 3193	Rest	Adoption birth records access modifications.
S.F. 3775	Doll	Paint stewardship pilot program establishment.
S.F. 3494	Doll	State executive branch employees whistleblower protection.
S.F. 2809	Dibble	Nonsmoking hotel room smoking violation penalties increase.
S.F. 2876	Anderson	Dangerous dogs provisions modifications.
S.F. 3360	Foley	Animal fighting restriction and penalty modification.
S.F. 3611	Moua	Predatory offenders registration provisions modifications and clarifications.
S.F. 3613	Moua	Predatory offenders residence in another state verification procedures modification.
S.F. 3456	Ingebrigtsen	Predatory offenders registration period requirements clarification for new offenses and probation or parole violations.
S.F. 3492	Clark	Permanent orders for protection and restraining orders authorization.
S.F. 2726	Latz	Private actions in the public interest.
S.F. 1520	Torres Ray	Naturopathic doctors registration provisions.
H.F. 413	Bakk	Outdoor sport equipment dealership agreement task force.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Committee on Agriculture and Veterans

(01:25:09)

(01:25:00) (Real Media)

Chair: Sen. Jim Vickerman
3 p.m.
Room 107 Capitol

Agenda:
S.F. 3756	Koch	Military Affairs: brevet rank eligibility change.
S.F. 3755	Koch	Military Affairs: Persian Gulf War ribbon authorization repealed.
S.F. 2449	Sieben	Pesticide application prohibited use modification.
S.F. 3165	Kubly	Animal chiropractic care requirements establishment.
S.F. 3683	Vickerman	Agricultural marketing and development prior appropriation modification.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008
***Revision 1: Agenda change***
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Technology and Communications
Meeting Minutes

(01:51:15)

Chair: Sen. Yvonne Prettner Solon
3 p.m.
Room 123 Capitol

Agenda:
S.F. 3698	Doll	Solar energy projects conservation improvement expenditures authorization.
S.F. 3528	Rummel	Solar produced energy under renewable energy standard requirement.
S.F. 3758	Doll	Power transmission lines, renewable energy obligations, activities and costs provisions modifications.

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