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Thursday, December 1, 2011
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***Revision 3: Time change*** Committee on Rules and Administration
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Chair: Sen. David H. Senjem
09:30 AM
Room 123 Capitol | | Agenda: | | | Discussion of Executive Order 11-31 Representation of Licensed Registered Subsidized Family Child Care Providers and Rules Committee resolution authorizing Senate amicus brief in litigation challenging Executive Order 11-31 |
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011
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***Revision 1: Agenda Addition(s)***
Joint Meeting: Committee on Taxes; Committee on State Government Innovation and Veterans
Meeting Minutes
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Chairs: Sen. Julianne E. Ortman, Sen. Mike Parry
12:30 p.m.
Room 15 Capitol
Informational hearing on Vikings Stadium
Hearing will end by 6 pm
Committee room seating is limited. Overflow rooms with televisions will be available for additional public seating.
| | Agenda: | | | Bonding Overview MMB staff | | Overview of other stadium financing - Craig Skiem, CSL International | | Current Lease Termination, Sports Facility Commission and MN Vikings | | Vikings private financing mechanisms and NFL financing mechanisms | | Ramsey County Local Financing Mechanisms | | Minneapolis local financing mechanisms including Mpls convention revenue | Current Sources of Revenue
a. Arts and Cultural Funds | New Sources of Revenue
a. Charitable Gaming electronic pulltabs
b. Racino
c. Block E
d. NFL income tax surcharge
e. Ticket surcharge on professional sports
f. Sports memorabilia sales tax
g. Video lottery terminals | Public testimony
Prior sign up is highly recommended for public testimony, we will accommodate others as time permits. To testify, please contact Beth Kadoun, Senate Tax Committee Administrator, at beth.kadoun@senate.mn or 651-296-5640.
If unable to attend the hearing, written testimony may be sent to Jenna.temte@senate.mn Written testimony will not be read aloud during the hearing but will be provided to members of the committee. |
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources
Chairs: Sen. Gen Olson, / Co-Vice Chair: Sen. Linda Higgins
8:45 a.m.
Room 5 State Office Building
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1. Approve agenda for LCCMR meeting for December 7, 2011
2. Members approve minutes for November 17, 2011
3. Members report potential conflicts of interest regarding today's business
4. Review of work plans for approval
M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art. 3, Sec. 2
• Subd. 9d "Reinvest in Minnesota Wetlands Reserve Acquisition and Restoration Program Partnership" - $1,645,000, Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR)
• Subd. 9a "Minnesota Conservation Apprentice Academy" - $200,000, Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), including an overview of progress on M.L. 2010, Chp. 362, Sec. 2, Subd. 8a "Minnesota Conservation Apprenticeship Academy"
• Subd. 3p "Species of Concern; Investigations" - $500,000 (Part B - "Baseline Information on Statewide Bird Distribution and Reproductive Status" - $250,000)
5. Review and approve Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) 2012-2013 Request for Proposal (RFP) to be issued by LCCMR
6. Overviews and ENRTF final report presentations
10:30 am - 11:15 am • M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 5f "Minnesota Drainage Law Analysis and Evaluation, $87,000, Louis Smith (Smith Partners PLLP)
11:15 am - 11:45 am • Background and Overview Invasive Species and Ballast Water (MPCA)
Rebecca Walter and Jeff Stollenwerk
- M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 6a "Ballast Water Sampling Method Development and Treatment Technology", $366,000 (MPCA)
- M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 6b "Emergency Delivery System Development for Disinfecting Ballast Water", $125,000 (USGS)
11:45 am - 12:15 pm • Lake and Stream Water Quality Background / Update (MPCA)
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm • M.L. 2008, Chp. 367, Sec. 2, Subd. 4h "South-Central Minnesota Groundwater Monitoring and County Geologic Atlases", $706,000, Jim Berg and Jan Falteisek (MN DNR)
7. Other business
Next meeting dates: December 14, 2011 and January 10, 2012
8. Adjourn
For more agenda information, click here |
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Legislative Energy Commission
Chairs: Rep. Tom Hackbarth, Sen. Julie Rosen
1:30 p.m.
Room N/A (District Energy - 76 Kellogg Boulevard West)
TIME CHANGE
ROOM CHANGE |
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| District Energy Tour |
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Thursday, December 8, 2011
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Thursday, December 8, 2011
Sunset Advisory Commission
Chair: Rep. Mary Kiffmeyer
2:00 p.m.
Room 5 State Office Building |
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Approve minutes of November 21, 2011 meeting
Agency presentations:
- Board of Medical Practice
- Administrative Services Unit (consistent office functions for all boards)
- Board of Pharmacy
- Board of Dentistry
- Board of Social Work
- Board of Optometry
Other items as determined by the Chair
For more agenda information, click here |
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Friday, December 9, 2011
Sunset Advisory Commission
Chair: Rep. Mary Kiffmeyer
9:00 a.m.
Room 5 State Office Building |
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Agency presentations:
- Board of Physical Therapy
- Board of Marriage and Family Therapy
- Board of Nursing Home Administrators
- Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice
- Board of Podiatric Medicine
- Board of Veterinary Medicine
- Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy
Other items as determined by the Chair
For more agenda information, click here |
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Monday, December 12, 2011
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Monday, December 12, 2011
Sunset Advisory Commission
Chair: Rep. Mary Kiffmeyer
9:00 a.m.
Room 5 State Office Building |
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Agency presentations:
- Board of Chiropractic Examiners
- Board of Psychology
- Board of Nursing
- Board of Barbers, Board of Cosmetologist Examiners
- Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board
- Combative Sports Commission
- Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board
- Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission
- Minnesota Council on Disabilities
Other items as determined by the Chair |
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Tuesday, December 13, 2011
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Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council
Chair: David Hartwell
8:00 a.m.
Room 5 State Office Building |
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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 Action: Approval of 2012 Schedule
6. Update: November Forecast Update - Mike Roelofs, MN Management and Budget
7. Action: Accomplishment Plan Amendment - ML 2011, First Special Session, Ch. 6, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd 4(c) Shallow Lake Shoreland Protection - Wild Rice - request to grant funds to Cass County to acquire land to be managed by Cass County - Rick Walsh, DNR
8. Action: Accomplishment Plan Amendment - ML 2009, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd 2(b) Green Corridor Legacy Program - Retroactive approval to the Southwest Initiative Foundation - Nancy Fasching, Southwest Initiative Foundation
9. Discussion/Action: 2012 Legislative Appropriation Recommendations Bill
10. Update: Legislative Audit and Program Evaluation of Legacy Funds - Jim Nobles, Legislative Auditor and Judy Randall, Evaluation Coordinator
11. Opportunity for Public to Address the Council
If you would like to testify, please contact Sandy Smith at (651) 297-7141 or sandy.smith@lsohc.leg.mn.
For more agenda information, click here |
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011
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Thursday, December 15, 2011
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Thursday, December 15, 2011
Sunset Advisory Commission
Chair: Rep. Mary Kiffmeyer
2:00 p.m.
Room 5 State Office Building
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Agency presentations:
- Chicano Latino Affairs Council
- Council on Black Minnesotans
- Indian Affairs Council
- Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans
- Office of Unlicensed Complementary and Alternative Health Care Practice
Issue overviews:
- Special Revenue Fund, fees, transfers to the General Fund
- Office of Enterprise Technology fees, surcharges and revenues
- Office of Attorney General fees related to licensing boards
Other items as determined by the Chair |
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Monday, December 19, 2011
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
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***Revision 1: Meeting canceled*** Committee on Rules and Administration
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Call 651-296-0504