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Monday, February 28, 2011
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Monday, February 28, 2011 Rules and Administration - Subcommittee on Redistricting

(00:41:36) |
Chair: Sen. Geoff Michel 08:30 AM Room 107 Capitol | | Agenda: | | Presentation on Apportionment and Redistricting in Minnesota
Tom Gillaspy, Minnesota State Demographer, Department of Administration |
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Monday, February 28, 2011
The Senate will be in Session at 11:15 a.m.
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Monday, February 28, 2011 Committee on Local Government and Elections
 Chair: Sen. Ray Vandeveer 01:00 PM Room 112 Capitol | | Agenda: | | | S.F. 261 | Senjem | Regulatory reform; legislative approval required prior to certain rules taking effect. | | S.F. 156 | Rest | State primary election returns canvassing time frame modifications. |
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Monday, February 28, 2011 Committee on State Government Innovation and Veterans

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Monday, February 28, 2011 Committee on Health and Human Services

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Monday, February 28, 2011 Committee on Higher Education

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Chair: Sen. Michelle L. Fischbach 03:00 PM Room 107 Capitol | | Agenda: | | Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Trustee Confirmations:
Trustee Duane Benson
Trustee Philip Krinkie
Trustee Alfredo Oliveira
Trustee Thomas Renier
Trustee Michael Vekich |
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Monday, February 28, 2011 Committee on Education

(01:30:05) |
(01:30:00) (Flash Media) |
Chair: Sen. Gen Olson 03:00 PM Room 15 Capitol | | Agenda: | | | A presentation by the Foundation for Excellence in Education. |
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Monday, February 28, 2011
Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources Chair: Nancy Gibson 4:30 p.m. Room 200 State Office Building |
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1. Approve agenda for LCCMR meeting for February 28, 2011
2. Members approve minutes for February 21, 2011
3. Members report potential conflicts of interest regarding today's business
4. Discussion of election procedures and election of Commission Co-Chairs and Co-Vice Chairs (Co-Chair will switch to Senate rotation after elections)
5. Continuation of the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund FY2012-2013 Recommendations discussion from February 21, 2011 (Biennial Report Section V. Recommendations) H.F. 400 / S.F. XX
Working Dinner
6. Discuss 2011 Calendar and future process
7. Review open and past appropriations (Biennial Report Section II. Projects Funded Preceding Biennium and Section III. Completed Research Projects)
8. Adjourn For more agenda information, click here |
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011
***Revision 1: Agenda Addition(s)*** Committee on Taxes

(01:46:26) |
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011 Committee on Finance

(01:15:41) |
Chair: Sen. Claire A. Robling 08:30 AM Room 123 Capitol | | Agenda: | | Presentation of February 2011 Economic Forecast:
Commissioner Jim Schowalter
Tom Stinson, State Economist
Margaret Kelly, Budget Director |
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Conference Committee on S.F. 40
(00:10:48) |
Chairs: Sen. Gen Olson and Rep. Pat Garofalo 10:00 AM CONFEREES: SENATE: Olson; Bonoff; Nelson - HOUSE: Garofalo; Erickson; Mariani Room 112 Capitol | | Agenda: | | | S.F. 40 | Olson, G. | Alternative teacher preparation program and limited-term teacher license establishment; teacher licensure provisions modifications. |
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011
***Revision 1: Agenda change*** Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection

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Tuesday, March 1, 2011 Committee on Health and Human Services

(00:55:59) |
Chair: Sen. David W. Hann 10:30 AM Room 15 Capitol | | Agenda: | | | Governor's MN Dept. of Health Budget Recommendations |
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011 Committee on Jobs and Economic Growth

(01:40:58) |
(01:43:00) (Flash Media) |
Chair: Sen. Geoff Michel 10:30 AM Room 107 Capitol | | Agenda: | | | S.F. 1 | Michel | Job creation; business tax reductions; department of natural resources (DNR) permitting efficiency; environmental review requirements modifications. To testify please contact Amy Berger at Amy.Berger@senate.mn. |
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011
***Revision 1: Agenda change*** Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

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Tuesday, March 1, 2011 Committee on Transportation

(01:57:29) |
Chair: Sen. Joe Gimse 01:00 PM Room 123 Capitol | | Agenda: | | | Presentation on Design-Build contracting | | Presentation on Prevailing Wage | | Presentation on Disadvantaged Business Enterprises |
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011 Committee on Education

(01:28:29) |
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Chair: Sen. Gen Olson 03:00 PM Room 15 Capitol | | Agenda: | | | Jerry Schoenfeld: Minnesota Association of Agricultural Educators | | Dr. James Stone III: University of Louisville, National Research Center for Career and Technical Education |
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011 Committee on Rules and Administration

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Tuesday, March 1, 2011 Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

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Chair: Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen 03:00 PM Room 107 Capitol | | Agenda: | | | Continued DNR presentation of Governor's budget recommendations | | Metropolitan Council-Parks presentation of Governor's budget recommendations |
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Legislative Audit Commission Chairs: Rep. Michael Beard, Sen. Roger Reinert 3:00 p.m. Room 118 State Capitol
ROOM CHANGE |
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Release Evaluation Report:
Environmental Review and Permitting |
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011 Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
 Chair: Sen. Julie A. Rosen 03:30 PM Midwest ISO Control Center 1125 Energy Park Drive, St. Paul | | Agenda: | | | Tour Midwest ISO Facility |
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011 Rules and Administration - Subcommittee on Committees

(00:01:32) |
Chair: Sen. David H. Senjem Time to be announced Room 112 Capitol
Immediately following Rules Committee
| | Agenda: | | Immediately following Rules Committee
Appointments to Subcommittee on Redistricting |
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011
***Revision 1: Agenda change and Addition(s)*** Committee on Taxes

(01:36:32) |
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Chair: Sen. Julianne E. Ortman 08:30 AM Room 15 Capitol | | Agenda: | | | S.F. 267 | Dahms | Sales and Use Tax, exempting public safety radio communication systems. | | S.F. 183 | Sheran | Sales and Use tax, exempting public safety radio communication systems. | | S.F. 458 | Ortman | Sales and Use Tax, defining solicitor for nexus purposes. | | S.F. 371 | DeKruif | Eliminating sales and use tax on political subdivision purchases. | | S.F. 519 | Carlson, J. | Sales and Use Tax, exempting certain aircraft. | | SF 467 Ortman was removed from agenda |
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection

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Wednesday, March 2, 2011
***Revision 1: Agenda change*** Committee on Health and Human Services

(01:27:57) |
Chair: Sen. David W. Hann 10:30 AM Room 15 Capitol | | Agenda: | | | Governor's MN Dept. of Human Services Budget Recommendations (Continued) |
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011
***Revision 1: Agenda Addition(s)*** Committee on Jobs and Economic Growth

(01:29:58) |
Chair: Sen. Geoff Michel 10:30 AM Room 107 Capitol | | Agenda: | | | Budget Overview from MN Housing Finance Agency/Commissioner Mary Tingerthal | | Budget Overview from DEED/Commissioner Mark Phillips |
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Committee on Local Government and Elections

(01:54:50) |
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Chair: Sen. Ray Vandeveer 01:00 PM Room 112 Capitol | | Agenda: | | Overview of judicial elections:
Presentation by Senate Counsel
Commentary from stakeholders
Public Testimony |
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Committee on State Government Innovation and Veterans

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Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Committee on Education

(01:33:36) |
Chair: Sen. Gen Olson 03:00 PM Room 15 Capitol | | Agenda: | | | S.F. 325 | Hann | MNovate commission to provide leadership for the creation of new and innovative models of public schools and schooling establishment. | | S.F. 289 | Limmer | School finance capital expenditure health and safety revenue program modifications; health and safety policy. | | S.F. 95 | Bonoff | Independent school district #284, Wayzata; alternative facilities revenue program eligibility. | | S.F. 315 | Olson, G. | School lease levy authority modification. |
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Committee on Higher Education

(01:39:57) |
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Chair: Sen. Michelle L. Fischbach 03:00 PM Room 107 Capitol | | Agenda: | | | Presentations from student and faculty groups from the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities: |
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Thursday, March 3, 2011
***Revision 1: Agenda Addition(s)*** Committee on Taxes

(01:32:54) |
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Chair: Sen. Julianne E. Ortman 08:30 AM Room 15 Capitol | | Agenda: | | Dynamic Scoring Presentations and Discussion
Presenters:
Dan Mitchell, Senior Fellow, CATO Institute
John Spry, University of St. Thomas
Paul Wilson, Research Director, MN Department of Revenue | February 2011 Forecast Presentation
Presenters:
Commissioner Jim Showalter
State Economist Tom Stinson
State Budget Director Margaret Kelly |
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Thursday, March 3, 2011
The Senate will be in Session at 11 a.m.
(02:27:29) |
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Thursday, March 3, 2011
***Revision 1: Meeting canceled*** Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Chair: Sen. Warren Limmer 01:00 PM Room 15 Capitol | | Agenda: | | | Department of Public Safety Budget Overview |
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Thursday, March 3, 2011 Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications

(01:37:30) |
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Chair: Sen. Julie A. Rosen 03:00 PM Room 123 Capitol | | Agenda: | | | S.F. 86 | Rosen | Carbon dioxide emissions increase by utilities ban removal; greenhouse gas control plan repeal. |
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Thursday, March 3, 2011 Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

(01:30:40) |
Chair: Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen 03:00 PM Room 107 Capitol | | Agenda: | | | BWSR presentation of Governor's budget recommendations | | MPCA presentation of Governor's budget recommendations |
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Friday, March 4, 2011 Committee on Health and Human Services

(01:38:45) |
Chair: Sen. David W. Hann 08:30 AM Room 15 Capitol | | Agenda: | | | Continuation Governor's MN Dept. of Human Services Budget Recommendations |
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