Minnesota Senate

Menu

Minnesota Senate Monthly Schedule

For the Month of June 2012

daily weekly monthly
The Senate publishes a schedule of Senate committee hearings and floor sessions. The schedule is continually updated.

01 Links to days that have meetings scheduled are shown in red on the calendar.
 
Tuesday, June 5, 2012  
8:30 a.m.  
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources - Executive Committee
Chair: Nancy Gibson
8:30 a.m.
Room 5 State Office Building

MEETING CANCELLED
Agenda: 
TBD

 
9:00 a.m.  
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force
Chair:
9:00 a.m.
Room 123 State Capitol
Agenda: 
To be determined.

 
10:00 a.m.  
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources
Chair: Nancy Gibson
10:00 a.m.
Room 5 State Office Building

AGENDA CHANGE
Agenda: 
1. Approve agenda for LCCMR meeting for June 5, 2012

2. Approve minutes for February 10, 2012

3. Members report potential conflicts of interest regarding today's business

4. 2012 Legislative Session Report - staff review of items related to ENRTF funding and 2012-2013 proposals

5. Aquatic Invasive Species Overview by MN DNR
- Update on MN DNR past and current efforts on Invasive Carp
- Update on expenditures from the M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art. 3, Sec. 2, Subd. 9c "Aquatic Invasive Species" as amended by M.L. 2012, Chp. 264, MN DNR, $4,680,000

6. Update on findings from M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art. 3, Sec. 2, Subd. 9c "Species of Concern; Investigations - PART A $250,000 - "Investigations on Minnesota's Common Loons and American White Pelicans", Carrol Henderson, MN DNR, $500,000

7. Discussion of possible fee title acquisition of Scientific and Natural Areas (SNAs) with M.L. 2011 ENRTF funding of lands with existing permanent conservation easements held by BWSR through funding from the ENRTF for Granite Rock Outcrop Easements
- M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art. 3, Sec. 2, Subd. 4g "Minnesota River Valley Green Corridor Scientific and Natural Area Acquisition", Brad Cobb, Redwood Area Communities Foundation, $2,000,000, Completion date: 6/30/2014

Previous Related Appropriations for Granite Rock Outcrop Easement Acquisitions held by BWSR
- M.L. 2010, Chp. 362, Sec. 2, Subd. 4e "Protection of Rare Granite Rock Outcrop Ecosystem", $1,800,000, Completion date: 6/30/2012
- M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 4h "Protection of Granite Rock Outcrop Ecosystem", $1,500,000, Completion date: 6/30/2012
- M.L. 2007, Chp. 30, Sec. 2, Subd. 5b "Protection of Rare and Unique Rock Outcrop Wetlands", $563,000, Completed 6/30/2009
Lunch

8. Review of the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, M.S. 116P.08 and adopted LCCMR Six-Year Strategic Plan

9. Selection of 2012-2013 proposals for the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund for further consideration

10. Confirm 2012-2013 proposal presentation dates and times and amend adopted 2012 calendar as needed

11. Other business

12. Adjourn

Next LCCMR Meeting: June 6, 2012 (if needed to finalize selection of 2012-13 proposals for the ENRTF for further consideration) - Co-Chair Sen. Gen Olson
8:30 a.m., Room 5 State Office Bldg. - adjournment time to be determined.

*** 6/4/2012 Revision removed agenda item: report from the LCCMR Executive Committee.
For more agenda information, click here

 
Wednesday, June 6, 2012  
7:30 a.m.  
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council
Chair: David Hartwell
7:30 a.m.
Room
Agenda: 
June 6 & 7, 2012

The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council will be looking at Outdoor Heritage Fund financed restoration sites on June 6 and 7. As part of the visits, a public meeting will be held Wednesday, June 6th at 1 p.m. at the MPCA Duluth Office, Palucci Bldg. Canal Park, 525 Lake Avenue South, Suite 400, Duluth, MN 55802. The Council will be taking public testimony at this meeting. You are welcome to attend any or all of the 2-day agenda.

Council members will be specifically visiting the following sites:
1.Spirit Mountain overlooking the Lower St. Louis River Restoration Initiative managed by MN Department of Natural Resources , MN Pollution Control Agency, MN Land Trust, St. Louis River Alliance and Federal partners
2.Sucker River -trout stream restoration managed by Minnesota Trout Unlimited
3.Cloquet Valley State Forest Forest -burn enhancements managed by the Department of Natural Resources
4.Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge - restored oak savanna managed by Great River Greening

Link to agenda with maps and directions below.
For more agenda information, click here

 
8:30 a.m.  
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources
Chair: Sen. Gen Olson
8:30 a.m.
Room 5 State Office Building

MEETING CANCELLED
Agenda: 
1. Approve agenda for LCCMR meeting for June 6, 2012
2. Members report potential conflicts of interest regarding today's business
3. Continue discussion of June 5, 2012 agenda on 2012-2013 ENRTF proposals received and selection of proposals to call in for presentations
4. Other business
5. Adjourn - TBD
For more agenda information, click here

 
1:00 p.m.  
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council
Chair: David Hartwell
1:00 p.m.
Room MN PCA - Duluth
Agenda: 
Minnesota Pollution Control Office
525 Lake Avenue South, Suite 400 Duluth, MN

1. Call to order
2. Review and Approve Agenda
3. Review and Approve Minutes
4. Members report any Conflict of Interest on Today's Agenda
5. Executive Director's Report - Legislative Session Report
6. Discussion / Action: LSOHC Travel Policy
7. Opportunity for Public to Address the Council- This portion of the Council's meeting is an opportunity for the public to address the Council. The public is asked to limit their comments to five minutes. If you would like to testify, please contact Sandy Smith at (651) 297-7141 or sandy.smith@lsohc.leg.mn.
8. Action: Review and approval of ML 2012 Consent List Accomplishment Plans

This agenda is part of a two-day issues tour of northeastern Minnesota. A complete tour agenda is posted at the link below.
For more agenda information, click here

 
Thursday, June 7, 2012  
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council
Chair: David Hartwell
No Time
Room
Agenda: 
June 6 & 7, 2012

The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council will be looking at Outdoor Heritage Fund financed restoration sites on June 6 and 7. As part of the visits, a public meeting will be held Wednesday, June 6th at 1 p.m. at the MPCA Duluth Office, Palucci Bldg. Canal Park, 525 Lake Avenue South, Suite 400, Duluth, MN 55802. The Council will be taking public testimony at this meeting. You are welcome to attend any or all of the 2-day agenda.

Council members will be specifically visiting the following sites:
1.Spirit Mountain overlooking the Lower St. Louis River Restoration Initiative managed by MN Department of Natural Resources , MN Pollution Control Agency, MN Land Trust, St. Louis River Alliance and Federal partners
2.Sucker River -trout stream restoration managed by Minnesota Trout Unlimited
3.Cloquet Valley State Forest Forest -burn enhancements managed by the Department of Natural Resources
4.Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge - restored oak savanna managed by Great River Greening

Link to agenda with maps and directions below.
For more agenda information, click here

 
Friday, June 8, 2012  
9:00 a.m.  
Friday, June 8, 2012
Trustee Candidate Advisory Council
Chair: Nancy Black
9:00 a.m.
Room 5 State Office Building
Agenda: 
Selection of candidates to be interviewed for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees

 
Wednesday, June 13, 2012  
8:00 a.m.  
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Trustee Candidate Advisory Council
Chair: Nancy Black
8:00 a.m.
Room 5 State Office Building
Agenda: 
Candidates interviewed for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees

 
Thursday, June 14, 2012  
8:00 a.m.  
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Trustee Candidate Advisory Council
Chair: Nancy Black
8:00 a.m.
Room 5 State Office Building
Agenda: 
Candidates interviewed for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees

 
9:00 a.m.  
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Legislative Coordinating Commission
Chair: Senate President Michelle Fischbach
9:00 a.m.
Room 107 State Capitol
Agenda: 
Resolution retaining outside counsel relating to voter identification litigation

 
Friday, June 15, 2012  
10:00 a.m.  
Friday, June 15, 2012
Local Government Aid Study Group
Chairs: Rep. Linda Runbeck, Sen. Roger Chamberlain
10:00 a.m.
Room 10 State Office Building
Agenda: 
Analysis of formula factors and projected LGA under various formulas

 
Tuesday, June 19, 2012  
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources
Chair: Rep. Tom Hackbarth
No Time
Room 5 State Office Building
Agenda: 
TBA

 
Wednesday, June 20, 2012  
8:30 a.m.  
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources
Chair: Rep. Tom Hackbarth
8:30 a.m.
Room 5 State Office Building
Agenda: 
1. Approve agenda for LCCMR meeting for June 20, 2012
2. Members report potential conflicts of interest regarding today's business (M.S. 116P.09, Subd. 6, "Conflict of Interest")
3. 2012-2013 Proposal Presentations - see attached schedule
Lunch
4. Continue 2012-2013 Proposal Presentations - see attached schedule
5. Other business (as needed)
6. Adjourn
For more agenda information, click here

 
9:30 a.m.  
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
***Revision 1: Time change***
Committee on Rules and Administration
Meeting Minutes
Chair: Sen. David H. Senjem
09:30 AM
Room 112 Capitol
Agenda: 
Payment approval of legal bills

 
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Rules and Administration - Subcommittee on Committees
Meeting Minutes
Chair: Sen. David H. Senjem
09:30 AM
Room 112 Capitol
Agenda: 
LCCMR Appointment
     Indian Affairs Council Appointments
     Medical Practice Act Working Group Appointments

 
Thursday, June 21, 2012  
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources
Chair: Sen. Gen Olson
No Time
Room 5 State Office Building

MEETING CANCELLED
Agenda: 
TBA

 
Tuesday, June 26, 2012  
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources
Chair: Rep. Tom Hackbarth
No Time
Room 5 State Office Building

MEETING CANCELLED
Agenda: 
TBA

 
Wednesday, June 27, 2012  
8:30 a.m.  
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources
Chair: Nancy Gibson
8:30 a.m.
Room 5 State Office Building

TIME CHANGE

AGENDA CHANGE
Agenda: 
1. Approve agenda for LCCMR meeting for June 27, 2012
2. Approve minutes for June 19, 2012 and June 20, 2012
3. Members report potential conflicts of interest regarding today's business (M.S. 116P.09, Subd. 6, "Conflict of Interest")
4. Process discussion
5. Work plan approval: M.L. 2012, Chp. 264, Art. 4, Sec. 3 "Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center" - Peter Sorensen, U of MN
6. 2012-2013 ENRTF Proposal Presentations - see attached schedule
Lunch
7. Continue 2012-2013 ENRTF Proposal Presentations - see attached schedule
8. Other business (as needed)
9. Adjourn
For more agenda information, click here

 
9:00 a.m.  
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Legislative Audit Commission
Chairs: Rep. Michael Beard, Sen. Roger Reinert
9:00 a.m.
Room 200 State Office Building
Agenda: 
I. Release evaluation report, Preventive Maintenance
for University of Minnesota Buildings

II. Overview of Consolidation of Local Governments

III. Status of other OLA evaluations and audits

 
Thursday, June 28, 2012  
8:30 a.m.  
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources
Chair: Sen. Gen Olson
8:30 a.m.
Room 5 State Office Building

AGENDA CHANGE
Agenda: 
1. Approve agenda for LCCMR meeting for June 20, 2012
2. Members report potential conflicts of interest regarding today's business
(M.S. 116P.09, Subd. 6, "Conflict of Interest")
3. 2012-2013 ENRTF Proposal Presentations - see attached schedule
Lunch
4. Continue 2012-2013 ENRTF Proposal Presentations - see attached schedule
5. Other business (as needed)
6. Adjourn
For more agenda information, click here

 

Minnesota Senate red diamond image Capitol Building red diamond image 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. red diamond image St. Paul, MN 55155-1606