<a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>Department of Commerce and Public Utilities Commission to finance certain <br/>
<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>programs, projects, and activities; providing for fund transfers; modifying or <br/>
<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>adding provisions relating to standards for state-funded outdoor lighting, growth <br/>
<a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>of the green economy, insurance fraud prevention, a state video franchising study, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>a broadband mapping project, and the Green Economy Transformation Task <br/>
<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>Force; requiring reports;amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, sections 116J.8731, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>subdivision 4; 609.531, subdivision 1; Minnesota Statutes 2007 Supplement, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>sections 16B.328, by adding a subdivision; 116J.575, subdivision 1a; proposing <br/>
<a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 116J.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.....0.0"></a>

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<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="7" valign="bottom">Section 1. <b> SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS.</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>    The amounts shown in this section summarize direct appropriations or reductions, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>by fund, made in this act.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12.1"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>2008</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>2009</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>Total</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">General<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">$<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">30,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">(186,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">(156,000)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Special Revenue<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">-0-<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">260,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">260,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Cancellations<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">-0-<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">2,600,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">2,600,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Transfers From Other Funds<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">-0-<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">9,180,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">9,180,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
</tr>
</table><br/>
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<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var><br/>
<a id="pl.1.24"></a><var>1.24</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="7" valign="bottom">Sec. 2. <b>COMMERCE AND PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION </b><br/>
<b>APPROPRIATIONS AND REDUCTIONS.</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.1.25"></a><var>1.25</var>    The dollar amounts in the columns under "APPROPRIATIONS AND <br/>
<a id="pl.1.26"></a><var>1.26</var>REDUCTIONS" are added to or, if shown in parentheses, subtracted from the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.1"></a><var>2.1</var>appropriations in Laws 2007, chapter 57, or other law to the specified agencies. The <br/>
<a id="pl.2.2"></a><var>2.2</var>appropriations are from the general fund, or another named fund, and are available for the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var>fiscal years indicated for each purpose.  The figures "2008" and "2009" used in this act <br/>
<a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var>mean that the appropriations listed under them are available for the fiscal year ending June <br/>
<a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var>30, 2008, or June 30, 2009, respectively. "The first year" is fiscal year 2008. "The second <br/>
<a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var>year" is fiscal year 2009. "The biennium" is fiscal years 2008 and 2009.  Appropriations <br/>
<a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var>for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, are effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12.1"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var><br/>
<a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" colspan="4" valign="bottom"><b>APPROPRIATIONS AND </b><br/>
<b>REDUCTIONS</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" colspan="4" valign="bottom"><b>Available for the Year</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" colspan="4" valign="bottom"><b>Ending June 30</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>2008</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>2009</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><br/>
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<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 3. <b>DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subdivision 1.<b>Total Appropriation</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>30,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>74,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom">2008<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom">2009<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">General<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">30,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">(186,000)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Special Revenue<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">-0-<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">260,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Cancellations<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">-0-<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">2,600,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var><br/>
<a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Transfers From <br/>
Other Funds<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">-0-<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">5,180,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 2.<b>Administration</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">-0-<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">84,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>$46,000 in the second year is a base reduction <br/>
<a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>to the administration program and the Office <br/>
<a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var>of Energy Security.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var>$130,000 in the second year is a base increase <br/>
<a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>for staffing to enhance unclaimed property <br/>
<a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>compliance.<br/>
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<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 3.<b>Market Assurance</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">(270,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">(270,000)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var>This is a base reduction to the do not call <br/>
<a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>program.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 4.<b>Energy and Telecommunications</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">300,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">260,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.33"></a><var>2.33</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.34"></a><var>2.34</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">General Fund<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">300,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">-0-<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.35"></a><var>2.35</var><br/>
<a id="pl.2.36"></a><var>2.36</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Special Revenue <br/>
Fund<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">-0-<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">260,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var>$300,000 in the first year is for the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var>solar rebate program. This is a onetime <br/>
<a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var>appropriation and is available until spent.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var>$175,000 in the second year is a onetime <br/>
<a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var>appropriation for the broadband mapping <br/>
<a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>project initiated in this article. This <br/>
<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>appropriation is from the telecommunications <br/>
<a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>access Minnesota fund account in the special <br/>
<a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>revenue fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>$85,000 in the second year is a onetime <br/>
<a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var>appropriation for transfer to the Board of <br/>
<a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>Regents of the University of Minnesota for <br/>
<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>the state video franchising study initiated in <br/>
<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>this article. This appropriation is from the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>telecommunications access Minnesota fund <br/>
<a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var>account in the special revenue fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var>Of the amounts appropriated from the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>special revenue fund in the second year <br/>
<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>to the commissioner of commerce for <br/>
<a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>renewable energy research under Laws <br/>
<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>2007, chapter 57, article 2, section 3, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>subdivision 6, clause (7), up to $250,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>may be used for cold weather biodiesel <br/>
<a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var>blending infrastructure grants to facilities <br/>
<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>that serve Minnesota, $500,000 must be used <br/>
<a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var>to support the algae-to-biofuels research <br/>
<a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var>project at the University of Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>and the Metropolitan Council, and up to <br/>
<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>$500,000 must be used for the cap-and-trade <br/>
<a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var>governance and economic and emissions <br/>
<a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var>studies required in 2008 House File 3195. <br/>
<a id="pl.3.32"></a><var>3.32</var>The appropriation for the cap-and-trade <br/>
<a id="pl.3.33"></a><var>3.33</var>studies is available only if 2008 House File <br/>
<a id="pl.3.34"></a><var>3.34</var>3195, or legislation requiring the studies, is <br/>
<a id="pl.3.35"></a><var>3.35</var>enacted.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.1"></a><var>4.1</var>Of the amounts appropriated from the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.2"></a><var>4.2</var>special revenue fund in the second year <br/>
<a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var>to the commissioner of commerce for <br/>
<a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var>automotive technology projects under Laws <br/>
<a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var>2007, chapter 57, article 2, subdivision 6, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var>clause (4), up to $200,000 shall be used <br/>
<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>for the required report and activities of the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var>Green Economy Transformation Task Force <br/>
<a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>established in this article. This is a onetime <br/>
<a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var>appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var>Of the assessment amount authorized under <br/>
<a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var>Minnesota Statutes, section 216B.241, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>subdivision 1e, up to $200,000 in the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var>second year shall be used for the required <br/>
<a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>report and activities of the Green Economy <br/>
<a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>Transformation Task Force established in <br/>
<a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>this article. This is a onetime appropriation.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 5.<b>Cancellation</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>Prior to July 31, 2008, $2,600,000 from the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var>unexpended balance from the appropriation <br/>
<a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var>made in Laws 2007, chapter 57, article <br/>
<a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var>2, section 3, subdivision 6, for renewable <br/>
<a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>hydrogen initiative grants is canceled to the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var>general fund.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 6.<b>Transfers</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var>(a)<b> Insurance Fraud Prevention Account</b><br/>
<a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>Prior to July 31, 2008, the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var>finance shall transfer $2,000,000 from the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.29"></a><var>4.29</var>unexpended balance of the insurance fraud <br/>
<a id="pl.4.30"></a><var>4.30</var>prevention account established in Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.4.31"></a><var>4.31</var>Statutes, section 45.0135, to the general fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.32"></a><var>4.32</var>After June 15, 2009, and prior to June 30, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.33"></a><var>4.33</var>2009, the commissioner of finance shall <br/>
<a id="pl.4.34"></a><var>4.34</var>transfer $1,500,000 from the unexpended <br/>
<a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var>balance of the insurance fraud prevention <br/>
<a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var>account established in Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var>section 45.0135, to the general fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var>(b)<b> Real Estate Education, Research and </b><br/>
<a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var><b>Recovery Fund</b><br/>
<a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var>Prior to July 31, 2008, the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var>of finance shall transfer $1,350,000 from <br/>
<a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var>the unexpended balance of the real estate <br/>
<a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var>education, research and recovery fund <br/>
<a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var>established in Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var>82.43, to the general fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.12"></a><var>5.12</var>(c)<b> Consumer Education Account</b><br/>
<a id="pl.5.13"></a><var>5.13</var>Prior to July 31, 2008, the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.5.14"></a><var>5.14</var>of finance shall transfer $100,000 from <br/>
<a id="pl.5.15"></a><var>5.15</var>the unexpended balance of the consumer <br/>
<a id="pl.5.16"></a><var>5.16</var>education account established under <br/>
<a id="pl.5.17"></a><var>5.17</var>Minnesota Statutes, section 58.10, to the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.18"></a><var>5.18</var>general fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.19"></a><var>5.19</var>(d)<b> Automobile Theft Prevention Account</b><br/>
<a id="pl.5.20"></a><var>5.20</var>Prior to July 31, 2008, the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.5.21"></a><var>5.21</var>of finance shall transfer $230,000 from the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.22"></a><var>5.22</var>unexpended balance of the automobile theft <br/>
<a id="pl.5.23"></a><var>5.23</var>prevention account established in Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.5.24"></a><var>5.24</var>Statutes, section 168A.40, to the general <br/>
<a id="pl.5.25"></a><var>5.25</var>fund.<br/>
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</table><a id="pl.5.27"></a><var>5.27</var>Prior to July 31, 2008, the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.5.28"></a><var>5.28</var>of finance shall transfer $4,000,000 from <br/>
<a id="pl.5.29"></a><var>5.29</var>the telephone assistance fund established in <br/>
<a id="pl.5.30"></a><var>5.30</var>Minnesota Statutes, section 237.701, to the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.31"></a><var>5.31</var>general fund.<br/>
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<a id="bill.....5.0"></a><a id="pl.5.32"></a><var>5.32</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2007 Supplement, section 16B.328, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.5.33"></a><var>5.33</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.1"></a><var>6.1</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Standards for state-funded outdoor lighting fixtures.</b> (a) An outdoor <br/>
<a id="pl.6.2"></a><var>6.2</var>lighting fixture may be installed or replaced using state funds only if:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.3"></a><var>6.3</var>    (1) the new or replacement outdoor lighting fixture is a cutoff luminaire if the rated <br/>
<a id="pl.6.4"></a><var>6.4</var>output of the outdoor lighting fixture is greater than 1,800 lumens;<br/>
<a id="pl.6.5"></a><var>6.5</var>    (2) the minimum illuminance adequate for the intended purpose is used with <br/>
<a id="pl.6.6"></a><var>6.6</var>consideration given to nationally recognized standards;<br/>
<a id="pl.6.7"></a><var>6.7</var>    (3) for lighting of a designated highway of the state highway system, the Department <br/>
<a id="pl.6.8"></a><var>6.8</var>of Transportation determines that the purpose of the outdoor lighting fixture cannot be <br/>
<a id="pl.6.9"></a><var>6.9</var>achieved by the installation of reflective road markers, lines, warning or informational <br/>
<a id="pl.6.10"></a><var>6.10</var>signs, or other effective passive methods; and<br/>
<a id="pl.6.11"></a><var>6.11</var>    (4) full consideration has been given to energy conservation and savings, reducing <br/>
<a id="pl.6.12"></a><var>6.12</var>glare, minimizing light pollution, and preserving the natural night environment.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.13"></a><var>6.13</var>    (b) Paragraph (a) does not apply if:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.14"></a><var>6.14</var>    (1) a federal law, rule, or regulation preempts state law;<br/>
<a id="pl.6.15"></a><var>6.15</var>    (2) the outdoor lighting fixture is used on a temporary basis because emergency <br/>
<a id="pl.6.16"></a><var>6.16</var>personnel require additional illumination for emergency procedures;<br/>
<a id="pl.6.17"></a><var>6.17</var>    (3) the outdoor lighting fixture is used on a temporary basis for nighttime work;<br/>
<a id="pl.6.18"></a><var>6.18</var>    (4) special events or situations require additional illumination, provided that the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.19"></a><var>6.19</var>illumination installed shields the outdoor lighting fixtures from direct view and minimizes <br/>
<a id="pl.6.20"></a><var>6.20</var>upward lighting and light pollution;<br/>
<a id="pl.6.21"></a><var>6.21</var>    (5) the outdoor lighting fixture is used solely to highlight the aesthetic aspects of <br/>
<a id="pl.6.22"></a><var>6.22</var>a single object or distinctive building; or<br/>
<a id="pl.6.23"></a><var>6.23</var>    (6) a compelling safety interest exists that cannot be addressed by another method.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.24"></a><var>6.24</var>    (c) This subdivision does not apply to the operation and maintenance of lights or <br/>
<a id="pl.6.25"></a><var>6.25</var>lighting systems purchased or installed, or for which design work is completed, before <br/>
<a id="pl.6.26"></a><var>6.26</var>August 1, 2008.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.27"></a><var>6.27</var>    (d) This section does not apply if a state agency or local unit of government <br/>
<a id="pl.6.28"></a><var>6.28</var>determines that compliance with this section would: <br/>
<a id="pl.6.29"></a><var>6.29</var>    (1) require an increased use of electricity;<br/>
<a id="pl.6.30"></a><var>6.30</var>    (2) increase the construction cost of a lighting system more than 15 percent over the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.31"></a><var>6.31</var>construction cost of a lighting system that does not comply with this section; <br/>
<a id="pl.6.32"></a><var>6.32</var>    (3) increase the cost of operation and maintenance of the lighting system more than <br/>
<a id="pl.6.33"></a><var>6.33</var>ten percent over the cost of operating and maintaining the existing lighting system over <br/>
<a id="pl.6.34"></a><var>6.34</var>the life of the lighting system; or <br/>
<a id="pl.6.35"></a><var>6.35</var>    (4) result in a negative safety impact.<br/>
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<a id="bill.....6.0"></a><a id="pl.7.1"></a><var>7.1</var>    Sec. 6. <b>[116J.437] COORDINATING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND </b><br/>
<a id="pl.7.2"></a><var>7.2</var><b>ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.7.3"></a><var>7.3</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Definitions.</b> For the purpose of this section, "green economy" means <br/>
<a id="pl.7.4"></a><var>7.4</var>products, processes, methods, technologies, or services intended to do one or more of <br/>
<a id="pl.7.5"></a><var>7.5</var>the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.6"></a><var>7.6</var>    (1) increase the use of energy from renewable sources, as defined in section <br/>
<a id="pl.7.7"></a><var>7.7</var>216B.1691;<br/>
<a id="pl.7.8"></a><var>7.8</var>    (2) increase the energy efficiency of the electric utility infrastructure system or <br/>
<a id="pl.7.9"></a><var>7.9</var>increase energy conservation related to electricity use, as provided in sections 216B.2401 <br/>
<a id="pl.7.10"></a><var>7.10</var>and 216B.241;<br/>
<a id="pl.7.11"></a><var>7.11</var>    (3) reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as defined in section 216H.01, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.7.12"></a><var>7.12</var>2, or mitigate greenhouse gas emissions through, but not limited to, carbon capture, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.13"></a><var>7.13</var>storage, or sequestration;<br/>
<a id="pl.7.14"></a><var>7.14</var>    (4) monitor, protect, restore, and preserve the quality of surface waters; or<br/>
<a id="pl.7.15"></a><var>7.15</var>    (5) expand use of biofuels, including by expanding the feasibility or reducing the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.16"></a><var>7.16</var>cost of producing biofuels or the types of equipment, machinery, and vehicles that can use <br/>
<a id="pl.7.17"></a><var>7.17</var>biofuels.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.18"></a><var>7.18</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Coordinating economic development and environmental policy.</b> The <br/>
<a id="pl.7.19"></a><var>7.19</var>commissioner shall cooperate to promote job training that complements green economy <br/>
<a id="pl.7.20"></a><var>7.20</var>business development.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.....7.0"></a><a id="pl.7.21"></a><var>7.21</var>    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2007 Supplement, section 116J.575, subdivision 1a, is <br/>
<a id="pl.7.22"></a><var>7.22</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.23"></a><var>7.23</var>    Subd. 1a. <b>Priorities.</b> (a) If applications for grants exceed the available <br/>
<a id="pl.7.24"></a><var>7.24</var>appropriations, grants shall be made for sites that, in the commissioner's judgment, provide <br/>
<a id="pl.7.25"></a><var>7.25</var>the highest return in public benefits for the public costs incurred. "Public benefits" include <br/>
<a id="pl.7.26"></a><var>7.26</var>job creation, bioscience development, environmental benefits to the state and region, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.27"></a><var>7.27</var>efficient use of public transportation, efficient use of existing infrastructure, provision of <br/>
<a id="pl.7.28"></a><var>7.28</var>affordable housing, multiuse development that constitutes community rebuilding rather <br/>
<a id="pl.7.29"></a><var>7.29</var>than single-use development, crime reduction, blight reduction, community stabilization, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.30"></a><var>7.30</var>and property tax base maintenance or improvement. In making this judgment, the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.31"></a><var>7.31</var>commissioner shall give priority to redevelopment projects with one or more of the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.32"></a><var>7.32</var>following characteristics:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.33"></a><var>7.33</var>    (1) the need for redevelopment in conjunction with contamination remediation needs;<br/>
<a id="pl.7.34"></a><var>7.34</var>    (2) the redevelopment project meets current tax increment financing requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.7.35"></a><var>7.35</var>for a redevelopment district and tax increments will contribute to the project;<br/>
<a id="pl.8.1"></a><var>8.1</var>    (3) the redevelopment potential within the municipality;<br/>
<a id="pl.8.2"></a><var>8.2</var>    (4) proximity to public transit if located in the metropolitan area; <br/>
<a id="pl.8.3"></a><var>8.3</var>    (5) redevelopment costs related to expansion of a bioscience business in Minnesota; <br/>
<a id="pl.8.4"></a><var>8.4</var>and<br/>
<a id="pl.8.5"></a><var>8.5</var>    (6) multijurisdictional projects that take into account the need for affordable housing, <br/>
<a id="pl.8.6"></a><var>8.6</var>transportation, and environmental impact; or<br/>
<a id="pl.8.7"></a><var>8.7</var>    (7) the project advances or promotes the green economy as defined in section <br/>
<a id="pl.8.8"></a><var>8.8</var>116J.437.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.9"></a><var>8.9</var>    (b) The factors in paragraph (a) are not listed in a rank order of priority; rather, the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.10"></a><var>8.10</var>commissioner may weigh each factor, depending upon the facts and circumstances, as <br/>
<a id="pl.8.11"></a><var>8.11</var>the commissioner considers appropriate. The commissioner may consider other factors <br/>
<a id="pl.8.12"></a><var>8.12</var>that affect the net return of public benefits for completion of the redevelopment plan. The <br/>
<a id="pl.8.13"></a><var>8.13</var>commissioner, notwithstanding the listing of priorities and the goal of maximizing the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.14"></a><var>8.14</var>return of public benefits, shall make grants that distribute available money to sites both <br/>
<a id="pl.8.15"></a><var>8.15</var>within and outside of the metropolitan area. Unless sufficient applications are not received <br/>
<a id="pl.8.16"></a><var>8.16</var>for qualifying sites outside of the metropolitan area, at least 50 percent of the money <br/>
<a id="pl.8.17"></a><var>8.17</var>provided as grants must be made for sites located outside of the metropolitan area.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.....8.0"></a><a id="pl.8.18"></a><var>8.18</var>    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 116J.8731, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.19"></a><var>8.19</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Eligible projects.</b> Assistance must be evaluated on the existence of the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.20"></a><var>8.20</var>following conditions:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.21"></a><var>8.21</var>    (1) creation of new jobs, retention of existing jobs, or improvements in the quality of <br/>
<a id="pl.8.22"></a><var>8.22</var>existing jobs as measured by the wages, skills, or education associated with those jobs;<br/>
<a id="pl.8.23"></a><var>8.23</var>    (2) increase in the tax base;<br/>
<a id="pl.8.24"></a><var>8.24</var>    (3) the project can demonstrate that investment of public dollars induces private <br/>
<a id="pl.8.25"></a><var>8.25</var>funds;<br/>
<a id="pl.8.26"></a><var>8.26</var>    (4) the project can demonstrate an excessive public infrastructure or improvement <br/>
<a id="pl.8.27"></a><var>8.27</var>cost beyond the means of the affected community and private participants in the project;<br/>
<a id="pl.8.28"></a><var>8.28</var>    (5) the project provides higher wage levels to the community or will add value to <br/>
<a id="pl.8.29"></a><var>8.29</var>current workforce skills;<br/>
<a id="pl.8.30"></a><var>8.30</var>    (6) whether assistance is necessary to retain existing business; and<br/>
<a id="pl.8.31"></a><var>8.31</var>    (7) whether assistance is necessary to attract out-of-state business; and<br/>
<a id="pl.8.32"></a><var>8.32</var>    (8) the project promotes or advances the green economy as defined in section <br/>
<a id="pl.8.33"></a><var>8.33</var>116J.437.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.1"></a><var>9.1</var>    A grant or loan cannot be made based solely on a finding that the conditions in <br/>
<a id="pl.9.2"></a><var>9.2</var>clause (6) or (7) exist. A finding must be made that a condition in clause (1), (2), (3), <br/>
<a id="pl.9.3"></a><var>9.3</var>(4), or (5) also exists.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.4"></a><var>9.4</var>    Applications recommended for funding shall be submitted to the commissioner.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.....9.0"></a><a id="pl.9.5"></a><var>9.5</var>    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 609.531, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.9.6"></a><var>9.6</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Definitions.</b> For the purpose of sections 
         <statute_ref>609.531</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>609.5318</statute_ref>, the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.7"></a><var>9.7</var>following terms have the meanings given them.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.8"></a><var>9.8</var>    (a) "Conveyance device" means a device used for transportation and includes, but <br/>
<a id="pl.9.9"></a><var>9.9</var>is not limited to, a motor vehicle, trailer, snowmobile, airplane, and vessel and any <br/>
<a id="pl.9.10"></a><var>9.10</var>equipment attached to it. The term "conveyance device" does not include property which <br/>
<a id="pl.9.11"></a><var>9.11</var>is, in fact, itself stolen or taken in violation of the law.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.12"></a><var>9.12</var>    (b) "Weapon used" means a dangerous weapon as defined under section 
         <statute_ref>609.02, <br/>
<a id="pl.9.13"></a><var>9.13</var>subdivision 6
         </statute_ref>, that the actor used or had in possession in furtherance of a crime.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.14"></a><var>9.14</var>    (c) "Property" means property as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>609.52, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, clause (1).<br/>
<a id="pl.9.15"></a><var>9.15</var>    (d) "Contraband" means property which is illegal to possess under Minnesota law.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.16"></a><var>9.16</var>    (e) "Appropriate agency" means the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.17"></a><var>9.17</var>Department of Commerce Division of Insurance Fraud Prevention, the Minnesota Division <br/>
<a id="pl.9.18"></a><var>9.18</var>of Driver and Vehicle Services, the Minnesota State Patrol, a county sheriff's department, <br/>
<a id="pl.9.19"></a><var>9.19</var>the Three Rivers Park District park rangers, the Department of Natural Resources Division <br/>
<a id="pl.9.20"></a><var>9.20</var>of Enforcement, the University of Minnesota Police Department, the Department of <br/>
<a id="pl.9.21"></a><var>9.21</var>Corrections' Fugitive Apprehension Unit, or a city or airport police department.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.22"></a><var>9.22</var>    (f) "Designated offense" includes:<br/>
<a id="pl.9.23"></a><var>9.23</var>    (1) for weapons used: any violation of this chapter, chapter 152, or chapter 624;<br/>
<a id="pl.9.24"></a><var>9.24</var>    (2) for driver's license or identification card transactions: any violation of section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.9.25"></a><var>9.25</var>171.22
         </statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.9.26"></a><var>9.26</var>    (3) for all other purposes: a felony violation of, or a felony-level attempt or <br/>
<a id="pl.9.27"></a><var>9.27</var>conspiracy to violate, section 
         <statute_ref>325E.17</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>325E.18</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.185</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.19</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.195</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.21</statute_ref>; <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.9.28"></a><var>9.28</var>609.221
         </statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.222</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.223</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.2231</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.24</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.245</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.25</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.255</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.282</statute_ref>; <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.9.29"></a><var>9.29</var>609.283
         </statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.322</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.342, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, clauses (a) to (f); 
         <statute_ref>609.343, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.9.30"></a><var>9.30</var>clauses (a) to (f); 
         <statute_ref>609.344, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, clauses (a) to (e), and (h) to (j); 
         <statute_ref>609.345, <br/>
<a id="pl.9.31"></a><var>9.31</var>subdivision 1
         </statute_ref>, clauses (a) to (e), and (h) to (j); 
         <statute_ref>609.352</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.42</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.425</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.466</statute_ref>; <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.9.32"></a><var>9.32</var>609.485
         </statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.487</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.52</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.525</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.527</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.528</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.53</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.54</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.551</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.561</statute_ref>; <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.9.33"></a><var>9.33</var>609.562
         </statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.563</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.582</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.59</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.595</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.611; 609.631</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.66, subdivision 1e</statute_ref>; <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.9.34"></a><var>9.34</var>609.671, subdivisions 3, 4, 5, 8, and 12
         </statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.687</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.821</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.825</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.86</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.88</statute_ref>; <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.10.1"></a><var>10.1</var>609.89
         </statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.893</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.895</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>617.246</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>617.247</statute_ref>; or a gross misdemeanor or felony violation <br/>
<a id="pl.10.2"></a><var>10.2</var>of section 
         <statute_ref>609.891</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>624.7181</statute_ref>; or any violation of section 
         <statute_ref>609.324</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.3"></a><var>10.3</var>    (g) "Controlled substance" has the meaning given in section 
         <statute_ref>152.01, subdivision 4</statute_ref>.<br/>
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<a id="bill.....10.0"></a><a id="pl.10.4"></a><var>10.4</var>    Sec. 10. <b>STATE VIDEO FRANCHISING STUDY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.10.5"></a><var>10.5</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Study contents.</b> The Department of Commerce shall contract for a <br/>
<a id="pl.10.6"></a><var>10.6</var>study of the impact of legislation enacted in at least three states that requires franchises <br/>
<a id="pl.10.7"></a><var>10.7</var>for video service to be issued by a state agency. The contractor conducting the study <br/>
<a id="pl.10.8"></a><var>10.8</var>shall, prior to its initiation, consult with associations representing municipalities and <br/>
<a id="pl.10.9"></a><var>10.9</var>communities of color. The study shall contain, at a minimum, the following information:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.10"></a><var>10.10</var>    (1) the number of new video service providers that have applied for a state video <br/>
<a id="pl.10.11"></a><var>10.11</var>franchise;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.12"></a><var>10.12</var>    (2) the number of incumbent video service providers that have elected to terminate <br/>
<a id="pl.10.13"></a><var>10.13</var>an existing franchise agreement and apply for a state video franchise;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.14"></a><var>10.14</var>    (3) the amount of capital invested by new video service providers to furnish video <br/>
<a id="pl.10.15"></a><var>10.15</var>service;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.16"></a><var>10.16</var>    (4) the number of communities in which new video service providers intend to offer <br/>
<a id="pl.10.17"></a><var>10.17</var>video services, as reflected in their application;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.18"></a><var>10.18</var>    (5) the number of communities with an incumbent video provider in which new <br/>
<a id="pl.10.19"></a><var>10.19</var>providers intend to offer video services;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.20"></a><var>10.20</var>    (6) the number of communities with no incumbent video service provider in which <br/>
<a id="pl.10.21"></a><var>10.21</var>new video service providers intend to offer video services;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.22"></a><var>10.22</var>    (7) the effect on video service prices in communities with an incumbent video <br/>
<a id="pl.10.23"></a><var>10.23</var>provider in which new video service providers offer video services;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.24"></a><var>10.24</var>    (8) the effect on franchise fee revenues received by municipalities from video <br/>
<a id="pl.10.25"></a><var>10.25</var>service providers;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.26"></a><var>10.26</var>    (9) the effect on the number of PEG channels available to communities;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.27"></a><var>10.27</var>    (10) the effect on the amount of revenues received by municipalities to support the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.28"></a><var>10.28</var>provision of PEG programming in communities;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.29"></a><var>10.29</var>    (11) the effect on the amount of PEG programming available in communities;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.30"></a><var>10.30</var>    (12) the progress of new video providers in meeting any build-out requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.10.31"></a><var>10.31</var>in the law; and<br/>
<a id="pl.10.32"></a><var>10.32</var>    (13) the effect on municipal services provided to communities by video service <br/>
<a id="pl.10.33"></a><var>10.33</var>providers.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.1"></a><var>11.1</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Report.</b> The department shall submit the report described in subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.11.2"></a><var>11.2</var>1 to the chairs and ranking minority members of the senate and house committees with <br/>
<a id="pl.11.3"></a><var>11.3</var>primary jurisdiction over telecommunications policy by February 1, 2009.<br/>
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<a id="bill.....11.0"></a><a id="pl.11.4"></a><var>11.4</var>    Sec. 11. <b>BROADBAND MAPPING PROJECT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.11.5"></a><var>11.5</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Project.</b> The commissioner of commerce shall contract with a <br/>
<a id="pl.11.6"></a><var>11.6</var>nonprofit organization that has significant experience working with broadband providers to <br/>
<a id="pl.11.7"></a><var>11.7</var>develop geographical information system maps displaying levels of broadband service by <br/>
<a id="pl.11.8"></a><var>11.8</var>connection speed and type of technology used and integrating the maps with demographic <br/>
<a id="pl.11.9"></a><var>11.9</var>information to produce a comprehensive statewide inventory and mapping of existing <br/>
<a id="pl.11.10"></a><var>11.10</var>broadband service and capability.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.11"></a><var>11.11</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Mapping.</b> Data must be collected from broadband providers and entered <br/>
<a id="pl.11.12"></a><var>11.12</var>into a geographic information system to produce maps that, for the state of Minnesota and <br/>
<a id="pl.11.13"></a><var>11.13</var>any defined geographical entity within it, clearly convey the following information:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.14"></a><var>11.14</var>    (1) areas unserved by any broadband provider;<br/>
<a id="pl.11.15"></a><var>11.15</var>    (2) areas served by a single broadband provider;<br/>
<a id="pl.11.16"></a><var>11.16</var>    (3) the location of towers used to transmit and receive broadband signals;<br/>
<a id="pl.11.17"></a><var>11.17</var>    (4) actual upstream and downstream transmission speeds at the county level of detail;<br/>
<a id="pl.11.18"></a><var>11.18</var>    (5) areas served by multiple broadband providers; and<br/>
<a id="pl.11.19"></a><var>11.19</var>    (6) the types of technology used to provide broadband service.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.20"></a><var>11.20</var>The data used to produce the maps must be capable of being integrated with demographic <br/>
<a id="pl.11.21"></a><var>11.21</var>data from other sources including, but not limited to, population density and household <br/>
<a id="pl.11.22"></a><var>11.22</var>income to allow for the production of maps that measure, down to the census block <br/>
<a id="pl.11.23"></a><var>11.23</var>level of detail, various characteristics of residents in areas receiving different levels of <br/>
<a id="pl.11.24"></a><var>11.24</var>broadband services and utilizing different technologies. Data provided by a broadband <br/>
<a id="pl.11.25"></a><var>11.25</var>provider to the contractor under this subdivision is nonpublic data under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.11.26"></a><var>11.26</var>Statutes, section 13.02, subdivision 9. Maps produced under this subdivision are public <br/>
<a id="pl.11.27"></a><var>11.27</var>data under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.28"></a><var>11.28</var>    For the purposes of this section, "technology" or "technologies" means different <br/>
<a id="pl.11.29"></a><var>11.29</var>methods of connecting to the Internet including, but not limited to, cable modem, DSL, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.30"></a><var>11.30</var>ADSL, VDSL, and fiber optics.<br/>
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<a id="bill.....12.0"></a><a id="pl.11.31"></a><var>11.31</var>    Sec. 12. <b>REPORT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.11.32"></a><var>11.32</var>    The commissioner of commerce, in consultation with the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.11.33"></a><var>11.33</var>employment and economic development, must analyze all state grant and loan programs <br/>
<a id="pl.11.34"></a><var>11.34</var>administered by a state agency to develop a plan specific to each program to optimize the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.1"></a><var>12.1</var>growth of the green economy, as defined in section 1, through program activities. The <br/>
<a id="pl.12.2"></a><var>12.2</var>report, along with any necessary implementing legislation, must be submitted to the chairs <br/>
<a id="pl.12.3"></a><var>12.3</var>of the legislative committees with primary jurisdiction over energy, environmental, and <br/>
<a id="pl.12.4"></a><var>12.4</var>economic development finance or policy issues by January 15, 2009.<br/>
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<a id="bill.....13.0"></a><a id="pl.12.5"></a><var>12.5</var>    Sec. 13. <b>GREEN ECONOMY TRANSFORMATION TASK FORCE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.12.6"></a><var>12.6</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Task force.</b> (a) A Green Economy Transformation Task Force is <br/>
<a id="pl.12.7"></a><var>12.7</var>created to advise and assist the governor and legislature regarding activities to transform <br/>
<a id="pl.12.8"></a><var>12.8</var>the state's economy, and to develop a statewide action plan as provided under subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.12.9"></a><var>12.9</var>2. The task force shall consist of:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.10"></a><var>12.10</var>    (1) three legislators from the house of representatives, including one minority <br/>
<a id="pl.12.11"></a><var>12.11</var>caucus member, appointed by the speaker, and three legislators from the senate, including <br/>
<a id="pl.12.12"></a><var>12.12</var>one minority caucus member, appointed by the Subcommittee on Committees of the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.13"></a><var>12.13</var>Committee on Rules and Administration;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.14"></a><var>12.14</var>    (2) six representatives from state agencies and institutions appointed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.15"></a><var>12.15</var>governor, including one member from the Office of Energy Security, one member from <br/>
<a id="pl.12.16"></a><var>12.16</var>the Department of Employment and Economic Security, one member from the Job Skills <br/>
<a id="pl.12.17"></a><var>12.17</var>Partnership Board, one member from the University of Minnesota, one member from <br/>
<a id="pl.12.18"></a><var>12.18</var>Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, and one additional member; and<br/>
<a id="pl.12.19"></a><var>12.19</var>    (3) six persons from the private sector appointed by the cochairs of the task force, <br/>
<a id="pl.12.20"></a><var>12.20</var>including one member representing the utility industry, one member representing labor, <br/>
<a id="pl.12.21"></a><var>12.21</var>one member representing manufacturing, one member representing financial institutions, <br/>
<a id="pl.12.22"></a><var>12.22</var>one member representing venture capital, and one additional member. A cochair shall <br/>
<a id="pl.12.23"></a><var>12.23</var>be named from among the legislative members by the appointing authority of each <br/>
<a id="pl.12.24"></a><var>12.24</var>legislative body.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.25"></a><var>12.25</var>The governor is exempt from the requirements of the open appointments process for <br/>
<a id="pl.12.26"></a><var>12.26</var>purposes of appointing task force members.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.27"></a><var>12.27</var>    (b) The Department of Commerce shall provide staff support to the task force. The <br/>
<a id="pl.12.28"></a><var>12.28</var>task force may accept outside resources to help support its efforts.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.29"></a><var>12.29</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Duties.</b> (a) By January 15, 2009, the task force shall develop and present to <br/>
<a id="pl.12.30"></a><var>12.30</var>the legislature and the governor a statewide action plan, including necessary legislation <br/>
<a id="pl.12.31"></a><var>12.31</var>and budget requests, for transforming the economic system of the state to respond to and <br/>
<a id="pl.12.32"></a><var>12.32</var>benefit from the environmental and energy policies of the state contained in the:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.33"></a><var>12.33</var>    (1) renewable energy standard in Minnesota Statutes, section 216B.1691, <br/>
<a id="pl.12.34"></a><var>12.34</var>subdivision 2a;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.1"></a><var>13.1</var>    (2) energy conservation requirement in Minnesota Statutes, section 216B.241, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.2"></a><var>13.2</var>subdivision 1c;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.3"></a><var>13.3</var>    (3) greenhouse gas emission reduction goals in Minnesota Statutes, section 216H.02, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.4"></a><var>13.4</var>subdivision 1;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.5"></a><var>13.5</var>    (4) Clean Water Legacy Act in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 114D; and <br/>
<a id="pl.13.6"></a><var>13.6</var>    (5) biofuels 25 by 2025 initiative in Minnesota Statutes, sections 41A.10, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.13.7"></a><var>13.7</var>2, and 41A.11.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.8"></a><var>13.8</var>    (b) The plan may consist of legislative actions, administrative actions of <br/>
<a id="pl.13.9"></a><var>13.9</var>governmental entities, collaborative actions, and actions of individuals and individual <br/>
<a id="pl.13.10"></a><var>13.10</var>organizations. The plan must be developed following the analysis described in this <br/>
<a id="pl.13.11"></a><var>13.11</var>paragraph and must be based on the analysis. The analysis must include:<br/>
<a id="pl.13.12"></a><var>13.12</var>    (1) a market analysis of the business opportunities and needs created by the laws <br/>
<a id="pl.13.13"></a><var>13.13</var>enumerated in paragraph (a), including local, state, national, and international markets;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.14"></a><var>13.14</var>    (2) an analysis of the labor force needs related to the market analysis opportunities <br/>
<a id="pl.13.15"></a><var>13.15</var>identified in clause (1), including educational, training, and retraining needs; and<br/>
<a id="pl.13.16"></a><var>13.16</var>    (3) an inventory of the current labor and business assets available to respond to the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.17"></a><var>13.17</var>opportunities identified in clause (1) and the labor needs identified in clause (2).<br/>
<a id="pl.13.18"></a><var>13.18</var>The task force shall contract for the analysis required by this paragraph.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.19"></a><var>13.19</var>    (c) The task force expires June 30, 2009.<br/>