<a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>authorities to have access to certain records; modifying landowners' bill <br/>
<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>of rights; modifying data practices provisions in the Department of Labor <br/>
<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>and Industry; classifying certain transportation department data; classifying <br/>
<a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>certain labor relations data related to the Metropolitan Council as nonpublic <br/>
<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>data; requiring state and local law enforcement agencies to provide certain <br/>
<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>information; clarifying duties and classifications; making technical changes; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>modifying damages for liability; authorizing an innocent party's name associated <br/>
<a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>with a criminal history to be redacted under certain circumstances;amending <br/>
<a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>Minnesota Statutes 2006, sections 13.02, subdivisions 8, 11; 13.03, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>4; 13.04, subdivisions 3, 4; 13.05, subdivision 10; 13.072, subdivision 1; 13.08, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var>subdivisions 1, 4; 13.202, subdivision 11; 13.32, subdivision 5; 13.35; 13.355, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>subdivision 1; 13.3806, by adding a subdivision; 13.384, subdivisions 1, 2; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var>13.386, subdivision 3; 13.39, subdivisions 1, 2, 2a, 3; 13.392, subdivision 1; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>13.393; 13.40, subdivisions 1, 3; 13.41, subdivision 3; 13.43, subdivisions 2, 5, 7, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>9, 10, 11; 13.435; 13.44, subdivisions 1, 2, 3; 13.462, subdivisions 1, 2, 3; 13.48; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>13.552, subdivision 3; 13.591, subdivision 4; 13.72, by adding subdivisions; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>13.861, subdivision 1; 13.87, subdivisions 1, 2, by adding a subdivision; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var>84.0274, subdivision 5; 122A.33, subdivision 3; 144.125, subdivision 3; 171.07, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var>subdivision 1a; 268.19, subdivision 1; 270B.01, subdivision 8; 270B.02, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var>subdivision 3; 270B.085, by adding a subdivision; 270B.14, subdivision 3; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var>273.1315; 325E.59, subdivisions 1, 3, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding <br/>
<a id="pl.1.24"></a><var>1.24</var>for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 13; 473; repealing Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.1.25"></a><var>1.25</var>Statutes 2006, sections 13.79, subdivision 2; 325E.59, subdivision 2.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.26"></a><var>1.26</var>BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.1.0"></a><a id="pl.1.27"></a><var>1.27</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.02, subdivision 8, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.1.28"></a><var>1.28</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Individual.</b> "Individual" means a natural person. In the case of a minor or <br/>
<a id="pl.1.29"></a><var>1.29</var>an individual adjudged mentally incompetent incapacitated person as defined in section <br/>
<a id="pl.1.30"></a><var>1.30</var>524.5-102, subdivision 6, "individual" includes a parent or guardian or an individual <br/>
<a id="pl.1.31"></a><var>1.31</var>acting as a parent or guardian in the absence of a parent or guardian, except that the <br/>
<a id="pl.1.32"></a><var>1.32</var>responsible authority shall withhold data from parents or guardians, or individuals acting <br/>
<a id="pl.2.1"></a><var>2.1</var>as parents or guardians in the absence of parents or guardians, upon request by the minor <br/>
<a id="pl.2.2"></a><var>2.2</var>if the responsible authority determines that withholding the data would be in the best <br/>
<a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var>interest of the minor.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.2.0"></a><a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.02, subdivision 11, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var>    Subd. 11. <b>Political subdivision.</b> "Political subdivision" means any county, statutory <br/>
<a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var>or home rule charter city, school district, special district, any town exercising powers <br/>
<a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var>under chapter 368 and located in the metropolitan area, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>473.121, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var>subdivision 2
         </statute_ref>, and any board, commission, district or authority created pursuant to law, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var>local ordinance or charter provision. It includes any nonprofit corporation which is a <br/>
<a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var>community action agency organized pursuant to the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 <br/>
<a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var>(Public Law 88-452) as amended, to qualify for public funds, or any nonprofit social <br/>
<a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var>service agency which performs services under contract to any political subdivision, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var>statewide system or state agency a government entity, to the extent that the nonprofit social <br/>
<a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var>service agency or nonprofit corporation collects, stores, disseminates, and uses data on <br/>
<a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var>individuals because of a contractual relationship with state agencies, political subdivisions <br/>
<a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var>or statewide systems a government entity. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.3.0"></a><a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.03, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Change in classification of data; effect of dissemination among </b><br/>
<a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var><b>agencies.</b> (a) The classification of data in the possession of an entity shall change if it is <br/>
<a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var>required to do so to comply with either judicial or administrative rules pertaining to the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var>conduct of legal actions or with a specific statute applicable to the data in the possession <br/>
<a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var>of the disseminating or receiving entity.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>    (b) If data on individuals is classified as both private and confidential by this chapter, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>or any other statute or federal law, the data is private.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var>    (c) To the extent that government data is disseminated to a government entity by <br/>
<a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var>another government entity, the data disseminated shall have the same classification in the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>hands of the entity receiving it as it had in the hands of the entity providing it.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>    (d) If a government entity disseminates data to another government entity, a <br/>
<a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var>classification provided for by law in the hands of the entity receiving the data does not <br/>
<a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var>affect the classification of the data in the hands of the entity that disseminates the data.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>    (e) To the extent that judicial branch data is disseminated to government entities <br/>
<a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var>by the judicial branch, the data disseminated shall have the same level of accessibility <br/>
<a id="pl.2.33"></a><var>2.33</var>in the hands of the agency receiving it as it had in the hands of the judicial branch entity <br/>
<a id="pl.2.34"></a><var>2.34</var>providing it.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.4.0"></a><a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.04, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Access to data by individual.</b> Upon request to a responsible authority <br/>
<a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var>or designee, an individual shall be informed whether the individual is the subject of <br/>
<a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var>stored data on individuals, and whether it is classified as public, private or confidential. <br/>
<a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var>Upon further request, an individual who is the subject of stored private or public data on <br/>
<a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>individuals shall be shown the data without any charge and, if desired, shall be informed <br/>
<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>of the content and meaning of that data. After an individual has been shown the private <br/>
<a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>data and informed of its meaning, the data need not be disclosed to that individual for <br/>
<a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>six months thereafter unless a dispute or action pursuant to this section is pending or <br/>
<a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>additional data on the individual has been collected or created. The responsible authority <br/>
<a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var>or designee shall provide copies of the private or public data upon request by the individual <br/>
<a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>subject of the data. The responsible authority or designee may require the requesting <br/>
<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>person to pay the actual costs of making, and certifying, and compiling the copies.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>    The responsible authority or designee shall comply immediately, if possible, with <br/>
<a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>any request made pursuant to this subdivision, or within ten days of the date of the request, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var>excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, if immediate compliance is not possible.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.5.0"></a><a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.04, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Procedure when data is not accurate or complete.</b> (a) An individual <br/>
<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>subject of the data may contest the accuracy or completeness of public or private data. <br/>
<a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>To exercise this right, an individual shall notify in writing the responsible authority <br/>
<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>describing the nature of the disagreement. The responsible authority shall within 30 days <br/>
<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>either: (1) correct the data found to be inaccurate or incomplete and attempt to notify past <br/>
<a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>recipients of inaccurate or incomplete data, including recipients named by the individual; <br/>
<a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var>or (2) notify the individual that the authority believes the data to be correct. Data in <br/>
<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>dispute shall be disclosed only if the individual's statement of disagreement is included <br/>
<a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var>with the disclosed data.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var>    The determination of the responsible authority may be appealed pursuant to the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act relating to contested cases. Upon receipt <br/>
<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>of an appeal by an individual, the commissioner shall, before issuing the order and notice <br/>
<a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var>of a contested case hearing required by chapter 14, try to resolve the dispute through <br/>
<a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var>education, conference, conciliation, or persuasion. If the parties consent, the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.3.32"></a><var>3.32</var>may refer the matter to mediation. Following these efforts, the commissioner shall dismiss <br/>
<a id="pl.3.33"></a><var>3.33</var>the appeal or issue the order and notice of hearing.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.1"></a><var>4.1</var>    (b) Data on individuals that have been successfully challenged by an individual must <br/>
<a id="pl.4.2"></a><var>4.2</var>be completed, corrected, or destroyed by a state agency, political subdivision, or statewide <br/>
<a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var>system government entity without regard to the requirements of section 
         <statute_ref>138.17</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var>    After completing, correcting, or destroying successfully challenged data, a <br/>
<a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var>government entity may retain a copy of the commissioner of administration's order issued <br/>
<a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var>under chapter 14 or, if no order were issued, a summary of the dispute between the parties <br/>
<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>that does not contain any particulars of the successfully challenged data.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.6.0"></a><a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var>    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.05, subdivision 10, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>    Subd. 10. <b>International dissemination.</b> No state agency or political subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var>government entity shall transfer or disseminate any private or confidential data on <br/>
<a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var>individuals to the private international organization known as Interpol, except through the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var>Interpol-United States National Central Bureau, United States Department of Justice.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.7.0"></a><a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.072, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Opinion; when required.</b> (a) Upon request of a government entity, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>the commissioner may give a written opinion on any question relating to public access <br/>
<a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>to government data, rights of subjects of data, or classification of data under this chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>or other Minnesota statutes governing government data practices. Upon request of any <br/>
<a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var>person who disagrees with a determination regarding data practices made by a government <br/>
<a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>entity, the commissioner may give a written opinion regarding the person's rights as a <br/>
<a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var>subject of government data or right to have access to government data.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var>    (b) Upon request of a body subject to chapter 13D, the commissioner may give a <br/>
<a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var>written opinion on any question relating to the body's duties under chapter 13D. Upon <br/>
<a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>request of a person who disagrees with the manner in which members of a governing body <br/>
<a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var>perform their duties under chapter 13D, the commissioner may give a written opinion <br/>
<a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var>on compliance with chapter 13D. A governing body or person requesting an opinion <br/>
<a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var>under this paragraph must pay the commissioner a fee of $200. Money received by the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>commissioner under this paragraph is appropriated to the commissioner for the purposes <br/>
<a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var>of this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.29"></a><var>4.29</var>    (c) If the commissioner determines that no opinion will be issued, the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.4.30"></a><var>4.30</var>shall give the government entity or body subject to chapter 13D or person requesting <br/>
<a id="pl.4.31"></a><var>4.31</var>the opinion notice of the decision not to issue the opinion within five business days of <br/>
<a id="pl.4.32"></a><var>4.32</var>receipt of the request. If this notice is not given, the commissioner shall issue an opinion <br/>
<a id="pl.4.33"></a><var>4.33</var>within 20 days of receipt of the request.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var>    (d) For good cause and upon written notice to the person requesting the opinion, <br/>
<a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var>the commissioner may extend this deadline for one additional 30-day period. The notice <br/>
<a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var>must state the reason for extending the deadline. The government entity or the members <br/>
<a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var>of a body subject to chapter 13D must be provided a reasonable opportunity to explain the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var>reasons for its decision regarding the data or how they perform their duties under chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var>13D. The commissioner or the government entity or body subject to chapter 13D may <br/>
<a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var>choose to give notice to the subject of the data concerning the dispute regarding the data <br/>
<a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var>or compliance with chapter 13D.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var>    (e) This section does not apply to a determination made by the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var>health under section 
         <statute_ref>13.3805, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, paragraph (b), or 
         <statute_ref>144.6581</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var>    (f) A written, numbered, and published opinion issued by the attorney general shall <br/>
<a id="pl.5.12"></a><var>5.12</var>take precedence over an opinion issued by the commissioner under this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.8.0"></a><a id="pl.5.13"></a><var>5.13</var>    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.08, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.5.14"></a><var>5.14</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Action for damages.</b> Notwithstanding section 
         <statute_ref>466.03</statute_ref>, a responsible <br/>
<a id="pl.5.15"></a><var>5.15</var>authority or government entity which violates any provision of this chapter is liable to a <br/>
<a id="pl.5.16"></a><var>5.16</var>person or representative of a decedent who suffers any damage as a result of the violation, <br/>
<a id="pl.5.17"></a><var>5.17</var>and the person damaged or a representative in the case of private data on decedents or <br/>
<a id="pl.5.18"></a><var>5.18</var>confidential data on decedents may bring an action against the responsible authority or <br/>
<a id="pl.5.19"></a><var>5.19</var>government entity to cover any damages sustained, plus costs and reasonable attorney <br/>
<a id="pl.5.20"></a><var>5.20</var>fees. In the case of a willful violation, the government entity shall, in addition, be liable <br/>
<a id="pl.5.21"></a><var>5.21</var>to exemplary damages of not less than $100 $5,000, nor more than $10,000 $50,000 for <br/>
<a id="pl.5.22"></a><var>5.22</var>each violation. The state is deemed to have waived any immunity to a cause of action <br/>
<a id="pl.5.23"></a><var>5.23</var>brought under this chapter.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.9.0"></a><a id="pl.5.24"></a><var>5.24</var>    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.08, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.5.25"></a><var>5.25</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Action to compel compliance.</b> (a) In addition to the remedies provided in <br/>
<a id="pl.5.26"></a><var>5.26</var>subdivisions 1 to 3 or any other law, any aggrieved person seeking to enforce the person's <br/>
<a id="pl.5.27"></a><var>5.27</var>rights under this chapter or obtain access to data may bring an action in district court to <br/>
<a id="pl.5.28"></a><var>5.28</var>compel compliance with this chapter and may recover costs and disbursements, including <br/>
<a id="pl.5.29"></a><var>5.29</var>reasonable attorney's fees, as determined by the court. If the court determines that an action <br/>
<a id="pl.5.30"></a><var>5.30</var>brought under this subdivision is frivolous and without merit and a basis in fact, it may <br/>
<a id="pl.5.31"></a><var>5.31</var>award reasonable costs and attorney fees to the responsible authority. If the court issues an <br/>
<a id="pl.5.32"></a><var>5.32</var>order to compel compliance under this subdivision, the court may impose a civil penalty <br/>
<a id="pl.5.33"></a><var>5.33</var>of up to $300 $3,000 against the government entity. This penalty is payable to the state <br/>
<a id="pl.5.34"></a><var>5.34</var>general fund and is in addition to damages under subdivision 1. The matter shall be heard <br/>
<a id="pl.6.1"></a><var>6.1</var>as soon as possible. In an action involving a request for government data under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.6.2"></a><var>6.2</var>13.03
         </statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>13.04</statute_ref>, the court may inspect in camera the government data in dispute, but shall <br/>
<a id="pl.6.3"></a><var>6.3</var>conduct its hearing in public and in a manner that protects the security of data classified as <br/>
<a id="pl.6.4"></a><var>6.4</var>not public. If the court issues an order to compel compliance under this subdivision, the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.5"></a><var>6.5</var>court shall forward a copy of the order to the commissioner of administration. <br/>
<a id="pl.6.6"></a><var>6.6</var>    (b) In determining whether to assess a civil penalty under this subdivision, the court <br/>
<a id="pl.6.7"></a><var>6.7</var>shall consider whether the government entity has substantially complied with general <br/>
<a id="pl.6.8"></a><var>6.8</var>data practices under this chapter, including but not limited to, whether the government <br/>
<a id="pl.6.9"></a><var>6.9</var>entity has:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.10"></a><var>6.10</var>    (1) designated a responsible authority under section 
         <statute_ref>13.02, subdivision 16</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.6.11"></a><var>6.11</var>    (2) designated a data practices compliance official under section 
         <statute_ref>13.05, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.6.12"></a><var>6.12</var>13
         </statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.6.13"></a><var>6.13</var>    (3) prepared the public document that names the responsible authority and describes <br/>
<a id="pl.6.14"></a><var>6.14</var>the records and data on individuals that are maintained by the government entity under <br/>
<a id="pl.6.15"></a><var>6.15</var>section 
         <statute_ref>13.05, subdivision 1</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.6.16"></a><var>6.16</var>    (4) developed public access procedures under section 
         <statute_ref>13.03, subdivision 2</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.6.17"></a><var>6.17</var>procedures to guarantee the rights of data subjects under section 
         <statute_ref>13.05, subdivision 8</statute_ref>; and <br/>
<a id="pl.6.18"></a><var>6.18</var>procedures to ensure that data on individuals are accurate and complete and to safeguard <br/>
<a id="pl.6.19"></a><var>6.19</var>the data's security under section 
         <statute_ref>13.05, subdivision 5</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.6.20"></a><var>6.20</var>    (5) sought an oral, written, or electronic opinion from the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.6.21"></a><var>6.21</var>administration related to the matter at issue and acted in conformity with that opinion or <br/>
<a id="pl.6.22"></a><var>6.22</var>acted in conformity with an opinion issued under section 
         <statute_ref>13.072</statute_ref> that was sought by a <br/>
<a id="pl.6.23"></a><var>6.23</var>government entity or another person; or <br/>
<a id="pl.6.24"></a><var>6.24</var>    (6) provided ongoing training to government entity personnel who respond to <br/>
<a id="pl.6.25"></a><var>6.25</var>requests under this chapter.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.26"></a><var>6.26</var>    (c) The court shall award reasonable attorney fees to a prevailing plaintiff who has <br/>
<a id="pl.6.27"></a><var>6.27</var>brought an action under this subdivision if the government entity that is the defendant in <br/>
<a id="pl.6.28"></a><var>6.28</var>the action was also the subject of a written opinion issued under section 
         <statute_ref>13.072</statute_ref> and the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.29"></a><var>6.29</var>court finds that the opinion is directly related to the cause of action being litigated and that <br/>
<a id="pl.6.30"></a><var>6.30</var>the government entity did not act in conformity with the opinion. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.10.0"></a><a id="pl.6.31"></a><var>6.31</var>    Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.202, subdivision 11, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.32"></a><var>6.32</var>    Subd. 11. <b>Metropolitan government.</b> (a) Labor relations information. Certain <br/>
<a id="pl.6.33"></a><var>6.33</var>labor relations data relating to the negotiation of collective bargaining contracts by the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.34"></a><var>6.34</var>Metropolitan Council are classified under section 473.1291.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.1"></a><var>7.1</var>    (a) (b) Affirmative action plans. Treatment of data relating to metropolitan agency <br/>
<a id="pl.7.2"></a><var>7.2</var>affirmative action plans is governed by section 
         <statute_ref>473.143, subdivisions 5 and 7</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.7.3"></a><var>7.3</var>    (b) (c) Contracts for management services. Data relating to compensation of <br/>
<a id="pl.7.4"></a><var>7.4</var>personnel who work under a management service contract are classified by section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.7.5"></a><var>7.5</var>473.405, subdivision 12
         </statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.7.6"></a><var>7.6</var>    (c) (d) Arena acquisition. Certain data in connection with a decision whether to <br/>
<a id="pl.7.7"></a><var>7.7</var>acquire a sports arena are classified under section 
         <statute_ref>473.598, subdivision 4</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.7.8"></a><var>7.8</var>    (d) (e) Airports commission. Certain airline data submitted to the Metropolitan <br/>
<a id="pl.7.9"></a><var>7.9</var>Airports Commission in connection with the issuance of revenue bonds are classified <br/>
<a id="pl.7.10"></a><var>7.10</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>473.6671, subdivision 3</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.7.11"></a><var>7.11</var>    (e) (f) Solid waste landfill fee. Information obtained from the operator of a mixed <br/>
<a id="pl.7.12"></a><var>7.12</var>municipal solid waste disposal facility under section 
         <statute_ref>473.843</statute_ref> is classified under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.7.13"></a><var>7.13</var>473.843, subdivision 4
         </statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.11.0"></a><a id="pl.7.14"></a><var>7.14</var>    Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.32, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.15"></a><var>7.15</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Directory information.</b> Information designated as directory information <br/>
<a id="pl.7.16"></a><var>7.16</var>pursuant to the provisions of United States Code, title 20, section 1232g and Code of <br/>
<a id="pl.7.17"></a><var>7.17</var>Federal Regulations, title 34, section  
         <statute_ref>99.37</statute_ref> which are in effect on July 1, 1993 January <br/>
<a id="pl.7.18"></a><var>7.18</var>1, 2007, is public data on individuals. When conducting the directory information <br/>
<a id="pl.7.19"></a><var>7.19</var>designation and notice process required by federal law, an educational agency or institution <br/>
<a id="pl.7.20"></a><var>7.20</var>shall give parents and students notice of the right to refuse to let the agency or institution <br/>
<a id="pl.7.21"></a><var>7.21</var>designate any or all data about the student as directory information. This notice may be <br/>
<a id="pl.7.22"></a><var>7.22</var>given by any means reasonably likely to inform the parents and students of the right. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.12.0"></a><a id="pl.7.23"></a><var>7.23</var>    Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.35, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.24"></a><var>7.24</var><b>13.35 FEDERAL CONTRACTS DATA.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.7.25"></a><var>7.25</var>    To the extent that a federal agency requires it as a condition for contracting with <br/>
<a id="pl.7.26"></a><var>7.26</var>a state agency or political subdivision government entity, all government data collected <br/>
<a id="pl.7.27"></a><var>7.27</var>and maintained by the state agency or political subdivision government entity because <br/>
<a id="pl.7.28"></a><var>7.28</var>that agency contracts with the federal agency are classified as either private or nonpublic <br/>
<a id="pl.7.29"></a><var>7.29</var>depending on whether the data are data on individuals or data not on individuals.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.13.0"></a><a id="pl.7.30"></a><var>7.30</var>    Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.355, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.31"></a><var>7.31</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>General.</b> The Social Security numbers of individuals, whether <br/>
<a id="pl.7.32"></a><var>7.32</var>provided in whole or in part, collected or maintained by a state agency, statewide system, <br/>
<a id="pl.8.1"></a><var>8.1</var>or political subdivision government entity are private data on individuals, except to the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.2"></a><var>8.2</var>extent that access to the Social Security number is specifically authorized by law.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.14.0"></a><a id="pl.8.3"></a><var>8.3</var>    Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.3806, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.8.4"></a><var>8.4</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.5"></a><var>8.5</var>    Subd. 21. <b>Heritable and congenital disorders; infant testing.</b> Data and specimens <br/>
<a id="pl.8.6"></a><var>8.6</var>collected for testing infants for heritable and congenital disorders are governed by sections <br/>
<a id="pl.8.7"></a><var>8.7</var>144.125 to 144.128.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.15.0"></a><a id="pl.8.8"></a><var>8.8</var>    Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.384, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.9"></a><var>8.9</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Definition.</b> As used in this section:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.10"></a><var>8.10</var>    (a) "Directory information" means name of the patient, date admitted, and general <br/>
<a id="pl.8.11"></a><var>8.11</var>condition.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.12"></a><var>8.12</var>    (b) "Medical data" means data collected because an individual was or is a patient <br/>
<a id="pl.8.13"></a><var>8.13</var>or client of a hospital, nursing home, medical center, clinic, health or nursing agency <br/>
<a id="pl.8.14"></a><var>8.14</var>operated by a state agency or political subdivision government entity including business <br/>
<a id="pl.8.15"></a><var>8.15</var>and financial records, data provided by private health care facilities, and data provided by <br/>
<a id="pl.8.16"></a><var>8.16</var>or about relatives of the individual.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.16.0"></a><a id="pl.8.17"></a><var>8.17</var>    Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.384, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.18"></a><var>8.18</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Public hospitals; directory information.</b> (a) During the time that a person <br/>
<a id="pl.8.19"></a><var>8.19</var>is a patient in a hospital operated by a state agency or political subdivision government <br/>
<a id="pl.8.20"></a><var>8.20</var>entity under legal commitment, directory information is public data. After the person is <br/>
<a id="pl.8.21"></a><var>8.21</var>released by termination of the person's legal commitment, the directory information is <br/>
<a id="pl.8.22"></a><var>8.22</var>private data on individuals.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.23"></a><var>8.23</var>    (b) If a person is a patient other than pursuant to commitment in a hospital controlled <br/>
<a id="pl.8.24"></a><var>8.24</var>by a state agency or political subdivision government entity, directory information is public <br/>
<a id="pl.8.25"></a><var>8.25</var>data unless the patient requests otherwise, in which case it is private data on individuals.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.26"></a><var>8.26</var>    (c) Directory information about an emergency patient who is unable to communicate <br/>
<a id="pl.8.27"></a><var>8.27</var>which is public under this subdivision shall not be released until a reasonable effort is made <br/>
<a id="pl.8.28"></a><var>8.28</var>to notify the next of kin. Although an individual has requested that directory information <br/>
<a id="pl.8.29"></a><var>8.29</var>be private, the hospital may release directory information to a law enforcement agency <br/>
<a id="pl.8.30"></a><var>8.30</var>pursuant to a lawful investigation pertaining to that individual.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.17.0"></a><a id="pl.8.31"></a><var>8.31</var>    Sec. 17. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.386, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.9.1"></a><var>9.1</var>    Subd. 3.  <b>Collection, storage, use, and dissemination of genetic information.</b> (a) <br/>
<a id="pl.9.2"></a><var>9.2</var>Unless otherwise expressly provided by law, genetic information about an individual:<br/>
<a id="pl.9.3"></a><var>9.3</var>    (1) may be collected by a government entity, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>13.02</statute_ref>, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.9.4"></a><var>9.4</var>7a, or any other person only with the written informed consent of the individual; <br/>
<a id="pl.9.5"></a><var>9.5</var>    (2) may be used only for purposes to which the individual has given written <br/>
<a id="pl.9.6"></a><var>9.6</var>informed consent;<br/>
<a id="pl.9.7"></a><var>9.7</var>    (3) may be stored only for a period of time to which the individual has given written <br/>
<a id="pl.9.8"></a><var>9.8</var>informed consent; and<br/>
<a id="pl.9.9"></a><var>9.9</var>    (4) may be disseminated only:<br/>
<a id="pl.9.10"></a><var>9.10</var>    (i) with the individual's written informed consent; or<br/>
<a id="pl.9.11"></a><var>9.11</var>    (ii) if necessary in order to accomplish purposes described by clause (2). A consent <br/>
<a id="pl.9.12"></a><var>9.12</var>to disseminate genetic information under item (i) must be signed and dated. Unless <br/>
<a id="pl.9.13"></a><var>9.13</var>otherwise provided by law, such a consent is valid for one year or for a lesser period <br/>
<a id="pl.9.14"></a><var>9.14</var>specified in the consent.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.15"></a><var>9.15</var>    (b) Notwithstanding this subdivision, the Department of Health's collection, storage, <br/>
<a id="pl.9.16"></a><var>9.16</var>use, and dissemination of genetic information and specimens for testing infants for <br/>
<a id="pl.9.17"></a><var>9.17</var>heritable and congenital disorders are governed by sections 144.125 to 144.128.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.18.0"></a><a id="pl.9.18"></a><var>9.18</var>    Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.39, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.9.19"></a><var>9.19</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Definitions.</b> A "pending civil legal action" includes but is not <br/>
<a id="pl.9.20"></a><var>9.20</var>limited to judicial, administrative or arbitration proceedings. Whether a civil legal action <br/>
<a id="pl.9.21"></a><var>9.21</var>is pending shall be determined by the chief attorney acting for the state agency, political <br/>
<a id="pl.9.22"></a><var>9.22</var>subdivision or statewide system government entity.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.19.0"></a><a id="pl.9.23"></a><var>9.23</var>    Sec. 19. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.39, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.9.24"></a><var>9.24</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Civil actions.</b> (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), data collected <br/>
<a id="pl.9.25"></a><var>9.25</var>by state agencies, political subdivisions, or statewide systems as part of an active <br/>
<a id="pl.9.26"></a><var>9.26</var>investigation undertaken for the purpose of the commencement or defense of a pending <br/>
<a id="pl.9.27"></a><var>9.27</var>civil legal action, or which are retained in anticipation of a pending civil legal action, are <br/>
<a id="pl.9.28"></a><var>9.28</var>classified as protected nonpublic data pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>13.02, subdivision 13</statute_ref>, in the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.29"></a><var>9.29</var>case of data not on individuals and confidential pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>13.02, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.9.30"></a><var>9.30</var>3
         </statute_ref>, in the case of data on individuals. Any agency, political subdivision, or statewide <br/>
<a id="pl.9.31"></a><var>9.31</var>system may make any data classified as confidential or protected nonpublic pursuant to <br/>
<a id="pl.9.32"></a><var>9.32</var>this subdivision accessible to any person, agency or the public if the agency, political <br/>
<a id="pl.9.33"></a><var>9.33</var>subdivision, or statewide system determines that the access will aid the law enforcement <br/>
<a id="pl.9.34"></a><var>9.34</var>process, promote public health or safety or dispel widespread rumor or unrest. <br/>
<a id="pl.10.1"></a><var>10.1</var>    (b) A complainant has access to a statement provided by the complainant to a state <br/>
<a id="pl.10.2"></a><var>10.2</var>agency, statewide system, or political subdivision government entity under paragraph (a).<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.20.0"></a><a id="pl.10.3"></a><var>10.3</var>    Sec. 20. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.39, subdivision 2a, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.4"></a><var>10.4</var>    Subd. 2a. <b>Disclosure of data.</b> During the time when a civil legal action is <br/>
<a id="pl.10.5"></a><var>10.5</var>determined to be pending under subdivision 1, any person may bring an action in the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.6"></a><var>10.6</var>district court in the county where the data is maintained to obtain disclosure of data <br/>
<a id="pl.10.7"></a><var>10.7</var>classified as confidential or protected nonpublic under subdivision 2. The court may order <br/>
<a id="pl.10.8"></a><var>10.8</var>that all or part of the data be released to the public or to the person bringing the action. <br/>
<a id="pl.10.9"></a><var>10.9</var>In making the determination whether data shall be disclosed, the court shall consider <br/>
<a id="pl.10.10"></a><var>10.10</var>whether the benefit to the person bringing the action or to the public outweighs any harm <br/>
<a id="pl.10.11"></a><var>10.11</var>to the public, the agency entity, or any person identified in the data. The data in dispute <br/>
<a id="pl.10.12"></a><var>10.12</var>shall be examined by the court in camera.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.21.0"></a><a id="pl.10.13"></a><var>10.13</var>    Sec. 21. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.39, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.14"></a><var>10.14</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Inactive investigative data.</b> Inactive civil investigative data are public, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.15"></a><var>10.15</var>unless the release of the data would jeopardize another pending civil legal action, and <br/>
<a id="pl.10.16"></a><var>10.16</var>except for those portions of a civil investigative file that are classified as not public data by <br/>
<a id="pl.10.17"></a><var>10.17</var>this chapter or other law. Any civil investigative data presented as evidence in court or <br/>
<a id="pl.10.18"></a><var>10.18</var>made part of a court record shall be public. Civil investigative data become inactive upon <br/>
<a id="pl.10.19"></a><var>10.19</var>the occurrence of any of the following events:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.20"></a><var>10.20</var>    (1) a decision by the state agency, political subdivision, or statewide system <br/>
<a id="pl.10.21"></a><var>10.21</var>government entity or by the chief attorney acting for the state agency, political subdivision, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.22"></a><var>10.22</var>or statewide system government entity not to pursue the civil action;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.23"></a><var>10.23</var>    (2) expiration of the time to file a complaint under the statute of limitations or <br/>
<a id="pl.10.24"></a><var>10.24</var>agreement applicable to the civil action; or<br/>
<a id="pl.10.25"></a><var>10.25</var>    (3) exhaustion of or expiration of rights of appeal by either party to the civil action.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.26"></a><var>10.26</var>    Data determined to be inactive under clause (1) may become active if the state <br/>
<a id="pl.10.27"></a><var>10.27</var>agency, political subdivision, statewide system government entity, or its attorney decides <br/>
<a id="pl.10.28"></a><var>10.28</var>to renew the civil action.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.22.0"></a><a id="pl.10.29"></a><var>10.29</var>    Sec. 22. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.392, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.30"></a><var>10.30</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Confidential data or protected nonpublic data.</b> Data, notes, and <br/>
<a id="pl.10.31"></a><var>10.31</var>preliminary drafts of reports created, collected, and maintained by the internal audit offices <br/>
<a id="pl.10.32"></a><var>10.32</var>of state agencies and political subdivisions government entities, or persons performing <br/>
<a id="pl.10.33"></a><var>10.33</var>audits for state agencies and political subdivisions government entities, and relating to <br/>
<a id="pl.11.1"></a><var>11.1</var>an audit or investigation are confidential data on individuals or protected nonpublic data <br/>
<a id="pl.11.2"></a><var>11.2</var>until the final report has been published or the audit or investigation is no longer being <br/>
<a id="pl.11.3"></a><var>11.3</var>pursued actively, except that the data shall be disclosed as required to comply with section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.11.4"></a><var>11.4</var>6.67
         </statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>609.456</statute_ref>. This section does not limit in any way: <br/>
<a id="pl.11.5"></a><var>11.5</var>    (1) the state auditor's access to government data of political subdivisions or <br/>
<a id="pl.11.6"></a><var>11.6</var>data, notes, or preliminary drafts of reports of persons performing audits for political <br/>
<a id="pl.11.7"></a><var>11.7</var>subdivisions; or<br/>
<a id="pl.11.8"></a><var>11.8</var>    (2) the public or a data subject's access to data classified by section 
         <statute_ref>13.43</statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.23.0"></a><a id="pl.11.9"></a><var>11.9</var>    Sec. 23. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.393, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.10"></a><var>11.10</var><b>13.393 ATTORNEYS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.11.11"></a><var>11.11</var>    Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter and section 
         <statute_ref>15.17</statute_ref>, the use, collection, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.12"></a><var>11.12</var>storage, and dissemination of data by an attorney acting in a professional capacity for the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.13"></a><var>11.13</var>state, a state agency or a political subdivision a government entity shall be governed by <br/>
<a id="pl.11.14"></a><var>11.14</var>statutes, rules, and professional standards concerning discovery, production of documents, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.15"></a><var>11.15</var>introduction of evidence, and professional responsibility; provided that this section shall <br/>
<a id="pl.11.16"></a><var>11.16</var>not be construed to affect the applicability of any statute, other than this chapter and section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.11.17"></a><var>11.17</var>15.17
         </statute_ref>, which specifically requires or prohibits disclosure of specific information by the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.18"></a><var>11.18</var>attorney, nor shall this section be construed to relieve any responsible authority, other than <br/>
<a id="pl.11.19"></a><var>11.19</var>the attorney, from duties and responsibilities pursuant to this chapter and section 
         <statute_ref>15.17</statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.24.0"></a><a id="pl.11.20"></a><var>11.20</var>    Sec. 24. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.40, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.21"></a><var>11.21</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Records subject to this chapter.</b> (a) For purposes of this section, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.22"></a><var>11.22</var>"historical records repository" means an archives or manuscript repository operated by <br/>
<a id="pl.11.23"></a><var>11.23</var>any state agency, statewide system, or political subdivision a government entity whose <br/>
<a id="pl.11.24"></a><var>11.24</var>purpose is to collect and maintain data to further the history of a geographic or subject <br/>
<a id="pl.11.25"></a><var>11.25</var>area. The term does not include the state archives as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>138.17, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.11.26"></a><var>11.26</var>1
         </statute_ref>, clause (5). <br/>
<a id="pl.11.27"></a><var>11.27</var>    (b) Data collected, maintained, used, or disseminated by a library or historical <br/>
<a id="pl.11.28"></a><var>11.28</var>records repository operated by any state agency, political subdivision, or statewide system <br/>
<a id="pl.11.29"></a><var>11.29</var>a government entity shall be administered in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.25.0"></a><a id="pl.11.30"></a><var>11.30</var>    Sec. 25. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.40, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.31"></a><var>11.31</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Nongovernmental data.</b> Data held in the custody of a historical records <br/>
<a id="pl.11.32"></a><var>11.32</var>repository that were not originally created, received, maintained, or disseminated by <br/>
<a id="pl.12.1"></a><var>12.1</var>a state agency, statewide system, or political subdivision government entity are not <br/>
<a id="pl.12.2"></a><var>12.2</var>government data. These data are accessible to the public unless:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.3"></a><var>12.3</var>    (1) the data are contributed by private persons under an agreement that restricts <br/>
<a id="pl.12.4"></a><var>12.4</var>access, to the extent of any lawful limitation; or<br/>
<a id="pl.12.5"></a><var>12.5</var>    (2) access would significantly endanger the physical or organizational integrity of <br/>
<a id="pl.12.6"></a><var>12.6</var>the data.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.26.0"></a><a id="pl.12.7"></a><var>12.7</var>    Sec. 26. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.41, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.8"></a><var>12.8</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training.</b> The following <br/>
<a id="pl.12.9"></a><var>12.9</var>government data of the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training are private data:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.10"></a><var>12.10</var>    (1) home addresses of licensees and applicants for licenses; and<br/>
<a id="pl.12.11"></a><var>12.11</var>    (2) data that identify the state agency, statewide system, or political subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.12.12"></a><var>12.12</var>government entity that employs a licensed peace officer.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.13"></a><var>12.13</var>    The board may disseminate private data on applicants and licensees as is necessary <br/>
<a id="pl.12.14"></a><var>12.14</var>to administer law enforcement licensure or to provide data under section 
         <statute_ref>626.845, <br/>
<a id="pl.12.15"></a><var>12.15</var>subdivision 1
         </statute_ref>, to law enforcement agencies who are conducting employment background <br/>
<a id="pl.12.16"></a><var>12.16</var>investigations. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.27.0"></a><a id="pl.12.17"></a><var>12.17</var>    Sec. 27. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.43, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.18"></a><var>12.18</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Public data.</b> (a) Except for employees described in subdivision 5 and <br/>
<a id="pl.12.19"></a><var>12.19</var>subject to the limitations described in subdivision 5a, the following personnel data on <br/>
<a id="pl.12.20"></a><var>12.20</var>current and former employees, volunteers, and independent contractors of a government <br/>
<a id="pl.12.21"></a><var>12.21</var>entity is public:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.22"></a><var>12.22</var>    (1) name; employee identification number, which must not be the employee's Social <br/>
<a id="pl.12.23"></a><var>12.23</var>Security number; actual gross salary; salary range; contract fees; actual gross pension; the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.24"></a><var>12.24</var>value and nature of employer paid fringe benefits; and the basis for and the amount of any <br/>
<a id="pl.12.25"></a><var>12.25</var>added remuneration, including expense reimbursement, in addition to salary;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.26"></a><var>12.26</var>    (2) job title and bargaining unit; job description; education and training background; <br/>
<a id="pl.12.27"></a><var>12.27</var>and previous work experience;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.28"></a><var>12.28</var>    (3) date of first and last employment;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.29"></a><var>12.29</var>    (4) the existence and status of any complaints or charges against the employee, <br/>
<a id="pl.12.30"></a><var>12.30</var>regardless of whether the complaint or charge resulted in a disciplinary action;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.31"></a><var>12.31</var>    (5) the final disposition of any disciplinary action together with the specific reasons <br/>
<a id="pl.12.32"></a><var>12.32</var>for the action and data documenting the basis of the action, excluding data that would <br/>
<a id="pl.12.33"></a><var>12.33</var>identify confidential sources who are employees of the public body;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.1"></a><var>13.1</var>    (6) the terms of any agreement settling any dispute arising out of an employment <br/>
<a id="pl.13.2"></a><var>13.2</var>relationship, including a buyout agreement as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>123B.143, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.3"></a><var>13.3</var>paragraph (a); except that the agreement must include specific reasons for the agreement if <br/>
<a id="pl.13.4"></a><var>13.4</var>it involves the payment of more than $10,000 of public money;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.5"></a><var>13.5</var>    (7) work location; a work telephone number; badge number; and honors and awards <br/>
<a id="pl.13.6"></a><var>13.6</var>received; and<br/>
<a id="pl.13.7"></a><var>13.7</var>    (8) payroll time sheets or other comparable data that are only used to account for <br/>
<a id="pl.13.8"></a><var>13.8</var>employee's work time for payroll purposes, except to the extent that release of time sheet <br/>
<a id="pl.13.9"></a><var>13.9</var>data would reveal the employee's reasons for the use of sick or other medical leave <br/>
<a id="pl.13.10"></a><var>13.10</var>or other not public data.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.11"></a><var>13.11</var>    (b) For purposes of this subdivision, a final disposition occurs when the state agency, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.12"></a><var>13.12</var>statewide system, or political subdivision government entity makes its final decision about <br/>
<a id="pl.13.13"></a><var>13.13</var>the disciplinary action, regardless of the possibility of any later proceedings or court <br/>
<a id="pl.13.14"></a><var>13.14</var>proceedings. In the case of arbitration proceedings arising under collective bargaining <br/>
<a id="pl.13.15"></a><var>13.15</var>agreements, a final disposition occurs at the conclusion of the arbitration proceedings, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.16"></a><var>13.16</var>or upon the failure of the employee to elect arbitration within the time provided by the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.17"></a><var>13.17</var>collective bargaining agreement. Final disposition includes a resignation by an individual <br/>
<a id="pl.13.18"></a><var>13.18</var>when the resignation occurs after the final decision of the state agency, statewide system, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.19"></a><var>13.19</var>political subdivision government entity, or arbitrator.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.20"></a><var>13.20</var>    (c) The state agency, statewide system, or political subdivision government entity <br/>
<a id="pl.13.21"></a><var>13.21</var>may display a photograph of a current or former employee to a prospective witness as <br/>
<a id="pl.13.22"></a><var>13.22</var>part of the state agency's, statewide system's, or political subdivision's government entity's <br/>
<a id="pl.13.23"></a><var>13.23</var>investigation of any complaint or charge against the employee.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.24"></a><var>13.24</var>    (d) A complainant has access to a statement provided by the complainant to a state <br/>
<a id="pl.13.25"></a><var>13.25</var>agency, statewide system, or political subdivision government entity in connection with a <br/>
<a id="pl.13.26"></a><var>13.26</var>complaint or charge against an employee.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.27"></a><var>13.27</var>    (e) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), clause (5), upon completion of an investigation <br/>
<a id="pl.13.28"></a><var>13.28</var>of a complaint or charge against a public official, or if a public official resigns or is <br/>
<a id="pl.13.29"></a><var>13.29</var>terminated from employment while the complaint or charge is pending, all data relating to <br/>
<a id="pl.13.30"></a><var>13.30</var>the complaint or charge are public, unless access to the data would jeopardize an active <br/>
<a id="pl.13.31"></a><var>13.31</var>investigation or reveal confidential sources. For purposes of this paragraph, "public <br/>
<a id="pl.13.32"></a><var>13.32</var>official" means:<br/>
<a id="pl.13.33"></a><var>13.33</var>    (1) the head of a state agency and deputy and assistant state agency heads;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.34"></a><var>13.34</var>    (2) members of boards or commissions required by law to be appointed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.35"></a><var>13.35</var>governor or other elective officers; and<br/>
<a id="pl.14.1"></a><var>14.1</var>    (3) executive or administrative heads of departments, bureaus, divisions, or <br/>
<a id="pl.14.2"></a><var>14.2</var>institutions within state government.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.28.0"></a><a id="pl.14.3"></a><var>14.3</var>    Sec. 28. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.43, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.4"></a><var>14.4</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Undercover law enforcement officer.</b> All personnel data maintained by <br/>
<a id="pl.14.5"></a><var>14.5</var>any state agency, statewide system or political subdivision a government entity relating <br/>
<a id="pl.14.6"></a><var>14.6</var>to an individual employed as or an applicant for employment as an undercover law <br/>
<a id="pl.14.7"></a><var>14.7</var>enforcement officer are private data on individuals. When the individual is no longer <br/>
<a id="pl.14.8"></a><var>14.8</var>assigned to an undercover position, the data described in subdivisions 2 and 3 become <br/>
<a id="pl.14.9"></a><var>14.9</var>public unless the law enforcement agency determines that revealing the data would <br/>
<a id="pl.14.10"></a><var>14.10</var>threaten the personal safety of the officer or jeopardize an active investigation.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.29.0"></a><a id="pl.14.11"></a><var>14.11</var>    Sec. 29. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.43, subdivision 7, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.12"></a><var>14.12</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Employee assistance data.</b> All data created, collected or maintained by <br/>
<a id="pl.14.13"></a><var>14.13</var>any state agency or political subdivision a government entity to administer employee <br/>
<a id="pl.14.14"></a><var>14.14</var>assistance programs similar to the one authorized by section 
         <statute_ref>43A.319</statute_ref> are classified as <br/>
<a id="pl.14.15"></a><var>14.15</var>private, pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>13.02, subdivision 12</statute_ref>. This section shall not be interpreted to <br/>
<a id="pl.14.16"></a><var>14.16</var>authorize the establishment of employee assistance programs. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.30.0"></a><a id="pl.14.17"></a><var>14.17</var>    Sec. 30. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.43, subdivision 9, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.18"></a><var>14.18</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Peer counseling debriefing data.</b> (a) Data acquired by a peer group <br/>
<a id="pl.14.19"></a><var>14.19</var>member in a public safety peer counseling debriefing is private data on the person being <br/>
<a id="pl.14.20"></a><var>14.20</var>debriefed.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.21"></a><var>14.21</var>    (b) For purposes of this subdivision, "public safety peer counseling debriefing" means <br/>
<a id="pl.14.22"></a><var>14.22</var>a group process oriented debriefing session held for peace officers, firefighters, medical <br/>
<a id="pl.14.23"></a><var>14.23</var>emergency persons, dispatchers, or other persons involved with public safety emergency <br/>
<a id="pl.14.24"></a><var>14.24</var>services, that is established by any agency entity providing public safety emergency <br/>
<a id="pl.14.25"></a><var>14.25</var>services and is designed to help a person who has suffered an occupation-related traumatic <br/>
<a id="pl.14.26"></a><var>14.26</var>event begin the process of healing and effectively dealing with posttraumatic stress.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.31.0"></a><a id="pl.14.27"></a><var>14.27</var>    Sec. 31. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.43, subdivision 10, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.28"></a><var>14.28</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Prohibition on agreements limiting disclosure or discussion of </b><br/>
<a id="pl.14.29"></a><var>14.29</var><b>personnel data.</b> (a) A state agency, statewide system, or political subdivision government <br/>
<a id="pl.14.30"></a><var>14.30</var>entity may not enter into an agreement settling a dispute arising out of the employment <br/>
<a id="pl.14.31"></a><var>14.31</var>relationship with the purpose or effect of limiting access to or disclosure of personnel <br/>
<a id="pl.14.32"></a><var>14.32</var>data or limiting the discussion of information or opinions related to personnel data. <br/>
<a id="pl.15.1"></a><var>15.1</var>An agreement or portion of an agreement that violates this paragraph is void and <br/>
<a id="pl.15.2"></a><var>15.2</var>unenforceable.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.3"></a><var>15.3</var>    (b) Paragraph (a) applies to the following, but only to the extent that the data or <br/>
<a id="pl.15.4"></a><var>15.4</var>information could otherwise be made accessible to the public:<br/>
<a id="pl.15.5"></a><var>15.5</var>    (1) an agreement not to discuss, publicize, or comment on personnel data or <br/>
<a id="pl.15.6"></a><var>15.6</var>information;<br/>
<a id="pl.15.7"></a><var>15.7</var>    (2) an agreement that limits the ability of the subject of personnel data to release or <br/>
<a id="pl.15.8"></a><var>15.8</var>consent to the release of data; or<br/>
<a id="pl.15.9"></a><var>15.9</var>    (3) any other provision of an agreement that has the effect of limiting the disclosure <br/>
<a id="pl.15.10"></a><var>15.10</var>or discussion of information that could otherwise be made accessible to the public, except <br/>
<a id="pl.15.11"></a><var>15.11</var>a provision that limits the ability of an employee to release or discuss private data that <br/>
<a id="pl.15.12"></a><var>15.12</var>identifies other employees.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.13"></a><var>15.13</var>    (c) Paragraph (a) also applies to a court order that contains terms or conditions <br/>
<a id="pl.15.14"></a><var>15.14</var>prohibited by paragraph (a).<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.32.0"></a><a id="pl.15.15"></a><var>15.15</var>    Sec. 32. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.43, subdivision 11, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.15.16"></a><var>15.16</var>    Subd. 11. <b>Protection of employee or others.</b> (a) If the responsible authority <br/>
<a id="pl.15.17"></a><var>15.17</var>or designee of a state agency, statewide system, or political subdivision government <br/>
<a id="pl.15.18"></a><var>15.18</var>entity reasonably determines that the release of personnel data is necessary to protect an <br/>
<a id="pl.15.19"></a><var>15.19</var>employee from harm to self or to protect another person who may be harmed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.20"></a><var>15.20</var>employee, data that are relevant to the concerns for safety may be released as provided <br/>
<a id="pl.15.21"></a><var>15.21</var>in this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.22"></a><var>15.22</var>    (b) The data may be released:<br/>
<a id="pl.15.23"></a><var>15.23</var>    (1) to the person who may be harmed and to an attorney representing the person <br/>
<a id="pl.15.24"></a><var>15.24</var>when the data are relevant to obtaining a restraining order;<br/>
<a id="pl.15.25"></a><var>15.25</var>    (2) to a prepetition screening team conducting an investigation of the employee <br/>
<a id="pl.15.26"></a><var>15.26</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>253B.07, subdivision 1</statute_ref>; or <br/>
<a id="pl.15.27"></a><var>15.27</var>    (3) to a court, law enforcement agency, or prosecuting authority.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.28"></a><var>15.28</var>    (c) Section 
         <statute_ref>13.03, subdivision 4</statute_ref>, paragraph (c), applies to data released under this <br/>
<a id="pl.15.29"></a><var>15.29</var>subdivision, except to the extent that the data have a more restrictive classification in the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.30"></a><var>15.30</var>possession of the agency or authority that receives the data. If the person who may be <br/>
<a id="pl.15.31"></a><var>15.31</var>harmed or the person's attorney receives data under this subdivision, the data may be used <br/>
<a id="pl.15.32"></a><var>15.32</var>or released further only to the extent necessary to protect the person from harm. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.33.0"></a><a id="pl.15.33"></a><var>15.33</var>    Sec. 33. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.435, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.15.34"></a><var>15.34</var><b>13.435 SALARY BENEFIT SURVEY DATA.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.16.1"></a><var>16.1</var>    Salary and personnel benefit survey data purchased from consulting firms, nonprofit <br/>
<a id="pl.16.2"></a><var>16.2</var>corporations or associations or obtained from employers with the written understanding <br/>
<a id="pl.16.3"></a><var>16.3</var>that the data shall not be made public which is maintained by state agencies, political <br/>
<a id="pl.16.4"></a><var>16.4</var>subdivisions or statewide systems government entities are classified as nonpublic pursuant <br/>
<a id="pl.16.5"></a><var>16.5</var>to section 
         <statute_ref>13.02, subdivision 9</statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.34.0"></a><a id="pl.16.6"></a><var>16.6</var>    Sec. 34. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.44, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.7"></a><var>16.7</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Real property; complaint data.</b> The identities of individuals who <br/>
<a id="pl.16.8"></a><var>16.8</var>register complaints with state agencies or political subdivisions government entities <br/>
<a id="pl.16.9"></a><var>16.9</var>concerning violations of state laws or local ordinances concerning the use of real property <br/>
<a id="pl.16.10"></a><var>16.10</var>are classified as confidential data, pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>13.02, subdivision 3</statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.35.0"></a><a id="pl.16.11"></a><var>16.11</var>    Sec. 35. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.44, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.12"></a><var>16.12</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Real property; building code violations.</b> Code violation records <br/>
<a id="pl.16.13"></a><var>16.13</var>pertaining to a particular parcel of real property and the buildings, improvements, and <br/>
<a id="pl.16.14"></a><var>16.14</var>dwelling units located on it that are kept by any state, county, or city agency charged <br/>
<a id="pl.16.15"></a><var>16.15</var>by the governing body of the appropriate political subdivision government entity with <br/>
<a id="pl.16.16"></a><var>16.16</var>the responsibility for enforcing a state, county, or city health, housing, building, fire <br/>
<a id="pl.16.17"></a><var>16.17</var>prevention, or housing maintenance code are public data; except as otherwise provided by <br/>
<a id="pl.16.18"></a><var>16.18</var>section 
         <statute_ref>13.39, subdivision 2</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>13.44</statute_ref>; or 
         <statute_ref>13.82, subdivision 7</statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.36.0"></a><a id="pl.16.19"></a><var>16.19</var>    Sec. 36. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.44, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.20"></a><var>16.20</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Real property; appraisal data.</b> (a) Confidential or protected nonpublic <br/>
<a id="pl.16.21"></a><var>16.21</var>data. Estimated or appraised values of individual parcels of real property that are made by <br/>
<a id="pl.16.22"></a><var>16.22</var>personnel of the state or a political subdivision a government entity or by independent <br/>
<a id="pl.16.23"></a><var>16.23</var>appraisers acting for the state or a political subdivision a government entity for the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.24"></a><var>16.24</var>purpose of selling or acquiring land through purchase or condemnation are classified as <br/>
<a id="pl.16.25"></a><var>16.25</var>confidential data on individuals or protected nonpublic data.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.26"></a><var>16.26</var>    (b) Private or nonpublic data. Appraised values of individual parcels of real <br/>
<a id="pl.16.27"></a><var>16.27</var>property that are made by appraisers working for fee owners or contract purchasers who <br/>
<a id="pl.16.28"></a><var>16.28</var>have received an offer to purchase their property from the state or a political subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.16.29"></a><var>16.29</var>a government entity are classified as private data on individuals or nonpublic data.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.30"></a><var>16.30</var>    (c) Public data. The data made confidential or protected nonpublic under paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.16.31"></a><var>16.31</var>(a) or made private or nonpublic under paragraph (b) become public upon the occurrence <br/>
<a id="pl.16.32"></a><var>16.32</var>of any of the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.33"></a><var>16.33</var>    (1) the data are submitted to a court-appointed condemnation commissioner;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.1"></a><var>17.1</var>    (2) the data are presented in court in condemnation proceedings; or<br/>
<a id="pl.17.2"></a><var>17.2</var>    (3) the negotiating parties enter into an agreement for the purchase and sale of the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.3"></a><var>17.3</var>property.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.37.0"></a><a id="pl.17.4"></a><var>17.4</var>    Sec. 37. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.462, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.5"></a><var>17.5</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Definition.</b> As used in this section, "benefit data" means data on <br/>
<a id="pl.17.6"></a><var>17.6</var>individuals collected or created because an individual seeks information about becoming, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.7"></a><var>17.7</var>is, or was an applicant for or a recipient of benefits or services provided under various <br/>
<a id="pl.17.8"></a><var>17.8</var>housing, home ownership, rehabilitation and community action agency, Head Start, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.9"></a><var>17.9</var>and food assistance programs administered by state agencies, political subdivisions, or <br/>
<a id="pl.17.10"></a><var>17.10</var>statewide systems government entities. Benefit data does not include welfare data which <br/>
<a id="pl.17.11"></a><var>17.11</var>shall be administered in accordance with section 
         <statute_ref>13.46</statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.38.0"></a><a id="pl.17.12"></a><var>17.12</var>    Sec. 38. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.462, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.13"></a><var>17.13</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Public data.</b> The names and addresses of applicants for and recipients of <br/>
<a id="pl.17.14"></a><var>17.14</var>benefits, aid, or assistance through programs administered by any political subdivision, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.15"></a><var>17.15</var>state agency, or statewide system a government entity that are intended to assist with the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.16"></a><var>17.16</var>purchase, rehabilitation, or other purposes related to housing or other real property are <br/>
<a id="pl.17.17"></a><var>17.17</var>classified as public data on individuals. If an applicant or recipient is a corporation, the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.18"></a><var>17.18</var>names and addresses of the officers of the corporation are public data on individuals. If <br/>
<a id="pl.17.19"></a><var>17.19</var>an applicant or recipient is a partnership, the names and addresses of the partners are <br/>
<a id="pl.17.20"></a><var>17.20</var>public data on individuals. The amount or value of benefits, aid, or assistance received <br/>
<a id="pl.17.21"></a><var>17.21</var>is public data.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.39.0"></a><a id="pl.17.22"></a><var>17.22</var>    Sec. 39. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.462, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.23"></a><var>17.23</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Private data.</b> Unless otherwise provided by law, all other benefit data are <br/>
<a id="pl.17.24"></a><var>17.24</var>private data on individuals, and shall not be disclosed except pursuant to court order or to <br/>
<a id="pl.17.25"></a><var>17.25</var>an agent of the state agency, political subdivision, or statewide system government entity, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.26"></a><var>17.26</var>including appropriate law enforcement personnel, who are acting in an investigation or <br/>
<a id="pl.17.27"></a><var>17.27</var>prosecution of a criminal or civil proceeding relating to the administration of a program <br/>
<a id="pl.17.28"></a><var>17.28</var>described in subdivision 1.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.40.0"></a><a id="pl.17.29"></a><var>17.29</var>    Sec. 40. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.48, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.30"></a><var>17.30</var><b>13.48 AWARD DATA.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.17.31"></a><var>17.31</var>    Financial data on business entities submitted to a state agency, statewide system, or <br/>
<a id="pl.17.32"></a><var>17.32</var>political subdivision government entity for the purpose of presenting awards to business <br/>
<a id="pl.18.1"></a><var>18.1</var>entities for achievements in business development or performance are private data on <br/>
<a id="pl.18.2"></a><var>18.2</var>individuals or nonpublic data.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.41.0"></a><a id="pl.18.3"></a><var>18.3</var>    Sec. 41. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.552, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.18.4"></a><var>18.4</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Data provided under subpoena.</b> Data supplied by a state agency, <br/>
<a id="pl.18.5"></a><var>18.5</var>statewide system, or political subdivision government entity pursuant to a subpoena issued <br/>
<a id="pl.18.6"></a><var>18.6</var>by the commissioner of human rights is governed by section 
         <statute_ref>363A.06, subdivision 2</statute_ref>. <br/>
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<a id="bill.0.42.0"></a><a id="pl.18.7"></a><var>18.7</var>    Sec. 42. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.591, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.18.8"></a><var>18.8</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Classification of evaluative data; data sharing.</b> (a) Data created or <br/>
<a id="pl.18.9"></a><var>18.9</var>maintained by a government entity as part of the selection or evaluation process referred <br/>
<a id="pl.18.10"></a><var>18.10</var>to in this section are protected nonpublic data until completion of the selection process or <br/>
<a id="pl.18.11"></a><var>18.11</var>completion of the evaluation process at which time the data are public with the exception <br/>
<a id="pl.18.12"></a><var>18.12</var>of trade secret data as defined and classified in section 
         <statute_ref>13.37</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.13"></a><var>18.13</var>    (b) If a state agency government entity asks employees of other state agencies <br/>
<a id="pl.18.14"></a><var>18.14</var>government entities to assist with the selection of the responses to a request for bid or the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.15"></a><var>18.15</var>evaluation of responses to a request for proposal, the state agency government entity may <br/>
<a id="pl.18.16"></a><var>18.16</var>share not public data in the responses with those employees. The employees participating <br/>
<a id="pl.18.17"></a><var>18.17</var>in the selection or evaluation may not further disseminate the not public data they review.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.43.0"></a><a id="pl.18.18"></a><var>18.18</var>    Sec. 43. <b>[13.597] GRANTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.18.19"></a><var>18.19</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Definitions.</b> For purposes of this section, the following terms have <br/>
<a id="pl.18.20"></a><var>18.20</var>the meanings given them.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.21"></a><var>18.21</var>    (a) "Completion of the evaluation process" means that the granting agency has <br/>
<a id="pl.18.22"></a><var>18.22</var>completed negotiating the grant agreement with the selected grantee.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.23"></a><var>18.23</var>    (b) "Grant agreement" means the document that details the responsibilities of the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.24"></a><var>18.24</var>grantee and the granting agency and the value to be provided to the grantee.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.25"></a><var>18.25</var>    (c) "Grantee" means a person that applies for or receives a grant.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.26"></a><var>18.26</var>    (d) "Granting agency" means the government entity that provides the grant.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.27"></a><var>18.27</var>    (e) "Opened" means the act that occurs once the deadline for submitting a response <br/>
<a id="pl.18.28"></a><var>18.28</var>to a proposal to the granting agency has been reached.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.29"></a><var>18.29</var>    (f) "Request for proposal" means the data outlining the responsibilities the granting <br/>
<a id="pl.18.30"></a><var>18.30</var>agency wants the grantee to assume.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.31"></a><var>18.31</var>    (g) "Response" means the data submitted by a grantee as required by a request for <br/>
<a id="pl.18.32"></a><var>18.32</var>proposal.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.1"></a><var>19.1</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Request for applications.</b> Data created by a granting agency to create a <br/>
<a id="pl.19.2"></a><var>19.2</var>request for proposal is classified as nonpublic until the request for proposal is published. <br/>
<a id="pl.19.3"></a><var>19.3</var>To the extent that a granting agency involves persons outside the granting agency to create <br/>
<a id="pl.19.4"></a><var>19.4</var>the request for proposal, the data remain nonpublic in the hands of all persons who may <br/>
<a id="pl.19.5"></a><var>19.5</var>not further disseminate any data that are created or reviewed as part of the request for <br/>
<a id="pl.19.6"></a><var>19.6</var>proposal development. At publication, the data in the request for proposal is public.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.7"></a><var>19.7</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Responses to request for proposals.</b> (a) Responses submitted by a grantee <br/>
<a id="pl.19.8"></a><var>19.8</var>are private or nonpublic until the responses are opened. Once the responses are opened, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.9"></a><var>19.9</var>the name and address of the grantee and the amount requested is public. All other data in a <br/>
<a id="pl.19.10"></a><var>19.10</var>response is private or nonpublic data until completion of the evaluation process. After a <br/>
<a id="pl.19.11"></a><var>19.11</var>granting agency has completed the evaluation process, all remaining data in the responses <br/>
<a id="pl.19.12"></a><var>19.12</var>is public with the exception of trade secret data as defined and classified in section 13.37. <br/>
<a id="pl.19.13"></a><var>19.13</var>A statement by a grantee that the response is copyrighted or otherwise protected does <br/>
<a id="pl.19.14"></a><var>19.14</var>not prevent public access to the response.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.15"></a><var>19.15</var>    (b) If all responses are rejected prior to completion of the evaluation process, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.16"></a><var>19.16</var>all data, other than that made public at the opening, remain private or nonpublic <br/>
<a id="pl.19.17"></a><var>19.17</var>until a resolicitation of proposals results in completion of the evaluation process or a <br/>
<a id="pl.19.18"></a><var>19.18</var>determination is made to abandon the grant. If the rejection occurs after the completion of <br/>
<a id="pl.19.19"></a><var>19.19</var>the evaluation process, the data remain public. If a resolicitation of proposals does not <br/>
<a id="pl.19.20"></a><var>19.20</var>occur within one year of the grant opening date, the remaining data become public.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.21"></a><var>19.21</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Evaluation data.</b> (a) Data created or maintained by a granting agency as <br/>
<a id="pl.19.22"></a><var>19.22</var>part of the evaluation process referred to in this section are protected nonpublic data until <br/>
<a id="pl.19.23"></a><var>19.23</var>completion of the evaluation process at which time the data are public with the exception <br/>
<a id="pl.19.24"></a><var>19.24</var>of trade secret data as defined and classified in section 13.37.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.25"></a><var>19.25</var>    (b) If a granting agency asks individuals outside the granting agency to assist with <br/>
<a id="pl.19.26"></a><var>19.26</var>the evaluation of the responses, the granting agency may share not public data in the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.27"></a><var>19.27</var>responses with those individuals. The individuals participating in the evaluation may not <br/>
<a id="pl.19.28"></a><var>19.28</var>further disseminate the not public data they review.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.44.0"></a><a id="pl.19.29"></a><var>19.29</var>    Sec. 44. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.72, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.19.30"></a><var>19.30</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.31"></a><var>19.31</var>    Subd. 14. <b>Market research data; classification.</b> (a) Names, home addresses <br/>
<a id="pl.19.32"></a><var>19.32</var>except for zip codes, home e-mail addresses, and home telephone numbers obtained <br/>
<a id="pl.19.33"></a><var>19.33</var>for or received in response to a survey conducted by or on behalf of the Department of <br/>
<a id="pl.19.34"></a><var>19.34</var>Transportation are classified as private data on individuals.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.1"></a><var>20.1</var>    (b) Business names, business addresses except for zip codes, business e-mail <br/>
<a id="pl.20.2"></a><var>20.2</var>addresses, and business telephone numbers obtained for or received in response to a <br/>
<a id="pl.20.3"></a><var>20.3</var>survey conducted by or on behalf of the Department of Transportation are classified <br/>
<a id="pl.20.4"></a><var>20.4</var>as nonpublic data.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.45.0"></a><a id="pl.20.5"></a><var>20.5</var>    Sec. 45. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.72, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.20.6"></a><var>20.6</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.20.7"></a><var>20.7</var>    Subd. 15. <b>Overhead rate data.</b> Financial statements and lists of stockholders <br/>
<a id="pl.20.8"></a><var>20.8</var>provided to the commissioner of transportation by a consultant in order to establish its <br/>
<a id="pl.20.9"></a><var>20.9</var>overhead rate, and the schedule of audit adjustments and the overhead rate schedule <br/>
<a id="pl.20.10"></a><var>20.10</var>prepared by the Department of Transportation in order to establish the overhead rate for a <br/>
<a id="pl.20.11"></a><var>20.11</var>consultant are classified as nonpublic data or private data on individuals. The overhead <br/>
<a id="pl.20.12"></a><var>20.12</var>rate percentage is public data.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.46.0"></a><a id="pl.20.13"></a><var>20.13</var>    Sec. 46. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.72, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.20.14"></a><var>20.14</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.20.15"></a><var>20.15</var>    Subd. 16. <b>Bid escrow data.</b> Bid documentation held in escrow by the Department <br/>
<a id="pl.20.16"></a><var>20.16</var>of Transportation is classified as nonpublic data. Any data on individuals in the bid <br/>
<a id="pl.20.17"></a><var>20.17</var>documentation are classified as private data on individuals. "Bid documentation" means <br/>
<a id="pl.20.18"></a><var>20.18</var>all writings, working papers, computer printout charts, and other data calculations used <br/>
<a id="pl.20.19"></a><var>20.19</var>by a contractor to determine its bid in bidding for a contract. The bid documentation <br/>
<a id="pl.20.20"></a><var>20.20</var>includes, but is not limited to, the contractor's costs for operating each piece of equipment <br/>
<a id="pl.20.21"></a><var>20.21</var>owned by the contractor, the contractor's overhead costs and its calculated overhead rate, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.22"></a><var>20.22</var>the contractor's pay rates for its employees, efficiency or productivity factors, arithmetic <br/>
<a id="pl.20.23"></a><var>20.23</var>extensions, and the rates and quotations from subcontractors and material suppliers to <br/>
<a id="pl.20.24"></a><var>20.24</var>the extent that the rates and quotations were used by the contractor in formulating and <br/>
<a id="pl.20.25"></a><var>20.25</var>determining the amount of the bid.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.47.0"></a><a id="pl.20.26"></a><var>20.26</var>    Sec. 47. <b>[13.7908] BUREAU OF MEDIATION SERVICES DATA.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.20.27"></a><var>20.27</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Representation data.</b> Authorization signatures or cards furnished in <br/>
<a id="pl.20.28"></a><var>20.28</var>support of a petition filed or election conducted under sections 179.16, 179.18 to 179.25, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.29"></a><var>20.29</var>and 179A.12, and ballots, prior to the time of tabulation, are classified as protected <br/>
<a id="pl.20.30"></a><var>20.30</var>nonpublic data or confidential data on individuals.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.31"></a><var>20.31</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Mediation data.</b> Data received or maintained by the staff or commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.20.32"></a><var>20.32</var>of the Bureau of Mediation Services during the course of providing mediation services to <br/>
<a id="pl.20.33"></a><var>20.33</var>the parties to a labor dispute under chapter 179 are classified as protected nonpublic data <br/>
<a id="pl.21.1"></a><var>21.1</var>or confidential data on individuals, except to the extent the commissioner of the Bureau of <br/>
<a id="pl.21.2"></a><var>21.2</var>Mediation Services determines access to data is necessary to fulfill the requirements of <br/>
<a id="pl.21.3"></a><var>21.3</var>section 179A.16 or to identify the general nature of or parties to a labor dispute.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.48.0"></a><a id="pl.21.4"></a><var>21.4</var>    Sec. 48. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.861, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.5"></a><var>21.5</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Definitions.</b> As used in this section:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.6"></a><var>21.6</var>    (a) "Security service" means an organization that provides security services to a state <br/>
<a id="pl.21.7"></a><var>21.7</var>agency or political subdivision government entity as a part of the governmental that entity <br/>
<a id="pl.21.8"></a><var>21.8</var>or under contract to it. Security service does not include a law enforcement agency.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.9"></a><var>21.9</var>    (b) "Security service data" means all data collected, created, or maintained by a <br/>
<a id="pl.21.10"></a><var>21.10</var>security service for the purpose of providing security services.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.49.0"></a><a id="pl.21.11"></a><var>21.11</var>    Sec. 49. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.87, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.12"></a><var>21.12</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Criminal history data.</b> (a) Definition. For purposes of this <br/>
<a id="pl.21.13"></a><var>21.13</var>subdivision, "criminal history data" means all data maintained in criminal history <br/>
<a id="pl.21.14"></a><var>21.14</var>records compiled by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and disseminated through <br/>
<a id="pl.21.15"></a><var>21.15</var>the criminal justice information system, including, but not limited to fingerprints, <br/>
<a id="pl.21.16"></a><var>21.16</var>photographs, identification data, arrest data, prosecution data, criminal court data, custody <br/>
<a id="pl.21.17"></a><var>21.17</var>and supervision data. <br/>
<a id="pl.21.18"></a><var>21.18</var>    (b)  Classification. Criminal history data maintained by agencies, political <br/>
<a id="pl.21.19"></a><var>21.19</var>subdivisions and statewide systems are classified as private, pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>13.02, <br/>
<a id="pl.21.20"></a><var>21.20</var>subdivision 12
         </statute_ref>, except that data created, collected, or maintained by the Bureau of <br/>
<a id="pl.21.21"></a><var>21.21</var>Criminal Apprehension that identify an individual who was convicted of a crime, the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.22"></a><var>21.22</var>offense of which the individual was convicted, associated court disposition and sentence <br/>
<a id="pl.21.23"></a><var>21.23</var>information, controlling agency, and confinement information are public data for 15 years <br/>
<a id="pl.21.24"></a><var>21.24</var>following the discharge of the sentence imposed for the offense. When an innocent party's <br/>
<a id="pl.21.25"></a><var>21.25</var>name is associated with a criminal history, and a determination has been made through a <br/>
<a id="pl.21.26"></a><var>21.26</var>fingerprint verification that the innocent party is not the subject of the criminal history, the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.27"></a><var>21.27</var>name may be redacted from the public criminal history data. The name shall be retained in <br/>
<a id="pl.21.28"></a><var>21.28</var>the criminal history and classified as private data.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.29"></a><var>21.29</var>    The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension shall provide to the public at the central office <br/>
<a id="pl.21.30"></a><var>21.30</var>of the bureau the ability to inspect in person, at no charge, through a computer monitor the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.31"></a><var>21.31</var>criminal conviction data classified as public under this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.32"></a><var>21.32</var>    (c)  Limitation. Nothing in paragraph (a) or (b) shall limit public access to data <br/>
<a id="pl.21.33"></a><var>21.33</var>made public by section 
         <statute_ref>13.82</statute_ref>. <br/>
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<a id="bill.0.50.0"></a><a id="pl.22.1"></a><var>22.1</var>    Sec. 50. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.87, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.2"></a><var>22.2</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Firearms data.</b> All data pertaining to the purchase or transfer of firearms <br/>
<a id="pl.22.3"></a><var>22.3</var>and applications for permits to carry firearms which are collected by state agencies, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.4"></a><var>22.4</var>political subdivisions or statewide systems government entities pursuant to sections <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.22.5"></a><var>22.5</var>624.712
         </statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>624.719</statute_ref> are classified as private, pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>13.02, subdivision 12</statute_ref>. <br/>
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<a id="bill.0.51.0"></a><a id="pl.22.6"></a><var>22.6</var>    Sec. 51. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.87, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.22.7"></a><var>22.7</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.8"></a><var>22.8</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Parole and probation authority access to records.</b> Parole and county <br/>
<a id="pl.22.9"></a><var>22.9</var>probation authorities may access data identified in subdivision 2 on an applicant or permit <br/>
<a id="pl.22.10"></a><var>22.10</var>holder who is also a defendant, parolee, or probationer of a district court.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.52.0"></a><a id="pl.22.11"></a><var>22.11</var>    Sec. 52. <b>[13.873] CRIMNET.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.22.12"></a><var>22.12</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Definitions.</b> For purposes of this section, "integrated search <br/>
<a id="pl.22.13"></a><var>22.13</var>service" or "ISS" is a service operated by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension which <br/>
<a id="pl.22.14"></a><var>22.14</var>allows authorized users to search and view data that are stored on one or more databases <br/>
<a id="pl.22.15"></a><var>22.15</var>maintained by criminal justice agencies, as defined in section 299C.46, subdivision 2.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.16"></a><var>22.16</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Requests by data subject.</b> An individual may request that an ISS query to <br/>
<a id="pl.22.17"></a><var>22.17</var>locate data about the individual be performed by state or local law enforcement agencies <br/>
<a id="pl.22.18"></a><var>22.18</var>with ISS access. State and local law enforcement agencies with ISS access shall only <br/>
<a id="pl.22.19"></a><var>22.19</var>provide:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.20"></a><var>22.20</var>    (1) a list of the government entities that have provided public or private data about <br/>
<a id="pl.22.21"></a><var>22.21</var>that individual through ISS; and <br/>
<a id="pl.22.22"></a><var>22.22</var>    (2) data that describe what is maintained about the individual at each government <br/>
<a id="pl.22.23"></a><var>22.23</var>entity on the list.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.24"></a><var>22.24</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Bureau responsibilities.</b> The bureau must provide the following <br/>
<a id="pl.22.25"></a><var>22.25</var>information at a public Internet site:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.26"></a><var>22.26</var>    (1) a listing of all law enforcement agencies with ISS access; and<br/>
<a id="pl.22.27"></a><var>22.27</var>    (2) information for individual data subjects on how to challenge the accuracy or <br/>
<a id="pl.22.28"></a><var>22.28</var>completeness of data pursuant to section 13.04, subdivision 4.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.53.0"></a><a id="pl.22.29"></a><var>22.29</var>    Sec. 53. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 84.0274, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.30"></a><var>22.30</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Owner's rights.</b> When the state proposes to purchase in fee or any lesser <br/>
<a id="pl.22.31"></a><var>22.31</var>interest in land which will be administered by the commissioner of natural resources, the <br/>
<a id="pl.22.32"></a><var>22.32</var>landowner shall have the following rights:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.1"></a><var>23.1</var>    (a) The right to be informed of the specific intended use of the property and of any <br/>
<a id="pl.23.2"></a><var>23.2</var>change in the intended use of the property which occurs during the acquisition process. <br/>
<a id="pl.23.3"></a><var>23.3</var>The owner shall also be informed that the documents regarding the purchase will be public <br/>
<a id="pl.23.4"></a><var>23.4</var>records if the land is purchased by the state;<br/>
<a id="pl.23.5"></a><var>23.5</var>    (b) The right to be paid a fair price for the property. The price shall include the <br/>
<a id="pl.23.6"></a><var>23.6</var>fair market value of the land plus:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.7"></a><var>23.7</var>    (1) All necessary incidental costs such as abstracting and recording fees related <br/>
<a id="pl.23.8"></a><var>23.8</var>to the sale. The costs of clearing title defects, paying taxes, and attorney's fees are not <br/>
<a id="pl.23.9"></a><var>23.9</var>reimbursable; and<br/>
<a id="pl.23.10"></a><var>23.10</var>    (2) Any penalties incurred by the owner where the property is security for a loan <br/>
<a id="pl.23.11"></a><var>23.11</var>or advance of credit that contains a provision requiring or permitting the imposition of a <br/>
<a id="pl.23.12"></a><var>23.12</var>penalty if the loan or advance of credit is prepaid;<br/>
<a id="pl.23.13"></a><var>23.13</var>    (c) The right to payment, at the owner's election, in a lump sum or in up to four <br/>
<a id="pl.23.14"></a><var>23.14</var>annual installments;<br/>
<a id="pl.23.15"></a><var>23.15</var>    (d) The right to have the property fairly appraised by the state. The state's appraiser <br/>
<a id="pl.23.16"></a><var>23.16</var>shall physically inspect the property and shall allow the owner along when the appraisal <br/>
<a id="pl.23.17"></a><var>23.17</var>is made. The state's appraiser shall certify in the appraisal report to having physically <br/>
<a id="pl.23.18"></a><var>23.18</var>inspected the property and having given the landowner an opportunity to go along on <br/>
<a id="pl.23.19"></a><var>23.19</var>inspections. Notwithstanding section 13.44, subdivision 3, before an offer is made,  the <br/>
<a id="pl.23.20"></a><var>23.20</var>landowner shall be given a resume of the state's certified appraisal. The resume shall <br/>
<a id="pl.23.21"></a><var>23.21</var>include the appraiser's conclusions as to value, acreage and type of land, value of buildings <br/>
<a id="pl.23.22"></a><var>23.22</var>and other improvements, value of timber, special damages and any special elements of <br/>
<a id="pl.23.23"></a><var>23.23</var>value informed of the value determined pursuant to section 84.0272;<br/>
<a id="pl.23.24"></a><var>23.24</var>    (e) The right to retain a qualified independent appraiser to conduct an appraisal at any <br/>
<a id="pl.23.25"></a><var>23.25</var>time prior to certification of the state's appraisal of the property and to be reimbursed for <br/>
<a id="pl.23.26"></a><var>23.26</var>appraisal fees as provided in section 
         <statute_ref>117.232, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, if the land is sold to the state <br/>
<a id="pl.23.27"></a><var>23.27</var>and to have that appraisal considered along with the state's in certifying the selling price; <br/>
<a id="pl.23.28"></a><var>23.28</var>    (f) The right to have the state acquire the property by means of condemnation upon <br/>
<a id="pl.23.29"></a><var>23.29</var>the owner's request with the agreement of the commissioner;<br/>
<a id="pl.23.30"></a><var>23.30</var>    (g) The right to receive or waive relocation assistance, services, payments and <br/>
<a id="pl.23.31"></a><var>23.31</var>benefits as provided in sections 
         <statute_ref>117.52</statute_ref> and 
         <statute_ref>117.521</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.23.32"></a><var>23.32</var>    (h) The right to accept the state's offer for the property and contest the state's offer <br/>
<a id="pl.23.33"></a><var>23.33</var>for relocation and moving expenses;<br/>
<a id="pl.23.34"></a><var>23.34</var>    (i) The right to continue occupancy of the property until full payment is received, <br/>
<a id="pl.23.35"></a><var>23.35</var>provided that when the owner elects to receive payment in annual installments pursuant to <br/>
<a id="pl.23.36"></a><var>23.36</var>clause (c), the owner may retain occupancy until the first payment is made; and<br/>
<a id="pl.24.1"></a><var>24.1</var>    (j) The right to seek the advice of counsel regarding any aspect of the land <br/>
<a id="pl.24.2"></a><var>24.2</var>transaction.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.54.0"></a><a id="pl.24.3"></a><var>24.3</var>    Sec. 54. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 122A.33, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.4"></a><var>24.4</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Notice of nonrenewal; opportunity to respond.</b> A school board that <br/>
<a id="pl.24.5"></a><var>24.5</var>declines to renew the coaching contract of a licensed or nonlicensed head varsity coach <br/>
<a id="pl.24.6"></a><var>24.6</var>must notify the coach within 14 days of that decision. If the coach requests reasons for <br/>
<a id="pl.24.7"></a><var>24.7</var>not renewing the coaching contract, the board must give the coach its reasons in writing <br/>
<a id="pl.24.8"></a><var>24.8</var>within ten days of receiving the request. Upon request, the board must provide the coach <br/>
<a id="pl.24.9"></a><var>24.9</var>with a reasonable opportunity to respond to the reasons at a board meeting. The hearing <br/>
<a id="pl.24.10"></a><var>24.10</var>may be opened or closed at the election of the coach unless the board closes the meeting <br/>
<a id="pl.24.11"></a><var>24.11</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>13D.05, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, to discuss nonpublic private data.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.55.0"></a><a id="pl.24.12"></a><var>24.12</var>    Sec. 55. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 144.125, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.13"></a><var>24.13</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Objection of parents to test</b><b> Disclosure to parents; opt-out procedures</b><b>.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.24.14"></a><var>24.14</var>    (a) Persons with a duty to perform testing under subdivision 1 shall advise provide parents <br/>
<a id="pl.24.15"></a><var>24.15</var>of infants with a document explaining: (1) that the blood or tissue samples used to <br/>
<a id="pl.24.16"></a><var>24.16</var>perform testing thereunder as well as the results of such testing may be retained by the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.17"></a><var>24.17</var>Department of Health,; (2) the benefit of retaining the blood or tissue sample,; and (3) that <br/>
<a id="pl.24.18"></a><var>24.18</var>the following options are available to them with respect to the testing: (i) to decline to <br/>
<a id="pl.24.19"></a><var>24.19</var>have the tests, or (ii) to elect to have the tests but to require that all blood samples and <br/>
<a id="pl.24.20"></a><var>24.20</var>records of test results be destroyed within 24 months of the testing for the data that will <br/>
<a id="pl.24.21"></a><var>24.21</var>be collected as a result of the testing; and (4) the ways in which the samples and data <br/>
<a id="pl.24.22"></a><var>24.22</var>collected will be stored and used. <br/>
<a id="pl.24.23"></a><var>24.23</var>    (b) The document provided under paragraph (a) must also inform parents of their <br/>
<a id="pl.24.24"></a><var>24.24</var>right to opt-out of any aspect of the testing or subsequent data and sample storage or use, <br/>
<a id="pl.24.25"></a><var>24.25</var>including the testing itself, and the length of time data and samples are kept, and clearly <br/>
<a id="pl.24.26"></a><var>24.26</var>describe the process required to opt-out. If the parents of an infant object in writing to <br/>
<a id="pl.24.27"></a><var>24.27</var>opt-out of testing for heritable and congenital disorders or elect to require that blood <br/>
<a id="pl.24.28"></a><var>24.28</var>samples and test results be destroyed, the objection or election that decision shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.24.29"></a><var>24.29</var>recorded on a form that is signed by a parent or legal guardian and made part of the infant's <br/>
<a id="pl.24.30"></a><var>24.30</var>medical record. A written objection An opt-out exempts an infant from the requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.24.31"></a><var>24.31</var>of this section and section 
         <statute_ref>144.128</statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.56.0"></a><a id="pl.24.32"></a><var>24.32</var>    Sec. 56. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 171.07, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.1"></a><var>25.1</var>    Subd. 1a. <b>Filing photograph or image; data classification.</b> The department shall <br/>
<a id="pl.25.2"></a><var>25.2</var>file, or contract to file, all photographs or electronically produced images obtained in the <br/>
<a id="pl.25.3"></a><var>25.3</var>process of issuing drivers' licenses or Minnesota identification cards. The photographs or <br/>
<a id="pl.25.4"></a><var>25.4</var>electronically produced images shall be private data pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>13.02, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.25.5"></a><var>25.5</var>12
         </statute_ref>. Notwithstanding section 
         <statute_ref>13.04, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, the department shall not be required <br/>
<a id="pl.25.6"></a><var>25.6</var>to provide copies of photographs or electronically produced images to data subjects. <br/>
<a id="pl.25.7"></a><var>25.7</var>The use of the files is restricted: <br/>
<a id="pl.25.8"></a><var>25.8</var>    (1) to the issuance and control of drivers' licenses;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.9"></a><var>25.9</var>    (2) for law enforcement purposes in the investigation and prosecution of crimes; <br/>
<a id="pl.25.10"></a><var>25.10</var>and to criminal justice agencies, as defined in section 299C.46, subdivision 2, for the <br/>
<a id="pl.25.11"></a><var>25.11</var>investigation and prosecution of crimes, service of process, location of missing persons, <br/>
<a id="pl.25.12"></a><var>25.12</var>investigation and preparation of cases for criminal, juvenile, and traffic court, and <br/>
<a id="pl.25.13"></a><var>25.13</var>supervision of offenders;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.14"></a><var>25.14</var>    (3) for to public defenders, as defined in section 611.272, for the investigation and <br/>
<a id="pl.25.15"></a><var>25.15</var>preparation of cases for criminal, juvenile, and traffic courts; and <br/>
<a id="pl.25.16"></a><var>25.16</var>    (4) to child support enforcement purposes under section 
         <statute_ref>256.978</statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.57.0"></a><a id="pl.25.17"></a><var>25.17</var>    Sec. 57. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 268.19, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.18"></a><var>25.18</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Use of data.</b> (a) Except as otherwise provided by this section, data <br/>
<a id="pl.25.19"></a><var>25.19</var>gathered from any person pursuant to the administration of the Minnesota Unemployment <br/>
<a id="pl.25.20"></a><var>25.20</var>Insurance Law are private data on individuals or nonpublic data not on individuals as <br/>
<a id="pl.25.21"></a><var>25.21</var>defined in section 
         <statute_ref>13.02, subdivisions 9 and 12</statute_ref>, and may not be disclosed except pursuant <br/>
<a id="pl.25.22"></a><var>25.22</var>to a district court order or section 
         <statute_ref>13.05</statute_ref>. A subpoena shall not be considered a district <br/>
<a id="pl.25.23"></a><var>25.23</var>court order. These data may be disseminated to and used by the following agencies <br/>
<a id="pl.25.24"></a><var>25.24</var>without the consent of the subject of the data:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.25"></a><var>25.25</var>    (1) state and federal agencies specifically authorized access to the data by state <br/>
<a id="pl.25.26"></a><var>25.26</var>or federal law;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.27"></a><var>25.27</var>    (2) any agency of any other state or any federal agency charged with the <br/>
<a id="pl.25.28"></a><var>25.28</var>administration of an unemployment insurance program;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.29"></a><var>25.29</var>    (3) any agency responsible for the maintenance of a system of public employment <br/>
<a id="pl.25.30"></a><var>25.30</var>offices for the purpose of assisting individuals in obtaining employment;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.31"></a><var>25.31</var>    (4) human rights agencies within Minnesota that have enforcement powers;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.32"></a><var>25.32</var>    (5) the Department of Revenue only to the extent necessary for its duties under <br/>
<a id="pl.25.33"></a><var>25.33</var>Minnesota laws;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.1"></a><var>26.1</var>    (6) public and private agencies responsible for administering publicly financed <br/>
<a id="pl.26.2"></a><var>26.2</var>assistance programs for the purpose of monitoring the eligibility of the program's <br/>
<a id="pl.26.3"></a><var>26.3</var>recipients;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.4"></a><var>26.4</var>    (7) the Department of Labor and Industry and the Division of Insurance Fraud <br/>
<a id="pl.26.5"></a><var>26.5</var>Prevention in the Department of Commerce on an interchangeable basis with the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.6"></a><var>26.6</var>department for uses consistent with the administration of their duties under Minnesota law;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.7"></a><var>26.7</var>    (8) local and state welfare agencies for monitoring the eligibility of the data subject <br/>
<a id="pl.26.8"></a><var>26.8</var>for assistance programs, or for any employment or training program administered by those <br/>
<a id="pl.26.9"></a><var>26.9</var>agencies, whether alone, in combination with another welfare agency, or in conjunction <br/>
<a id="pl.26.10"></a><var>26.10</var>with the department or to monitor and evaluate the statewide Minnesota family investment <br/>
<a id="pl.26.11"></a><var>26.11</var>program by providing data on recipients and former recipients of food stamps or food <br/>
<a id="pl.26.12"></a><var>26.12</var>support, cash assistance under chapter 256, 256D, 256J, or 256K, child care assistance <br/>
<a id="pl.26.13"></a><var>26.13</var>under chapter 119B, or medical programs under chapter 256B, 256D, or 256L;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.14"></a><var>26.14</var>    (9) local and state welfare agencies for the purpose of identifying employment, <br/>
<a id="pl.26.15"></a><var>26.15</var>wages, and other information to assist in the collection of an overpayment debt in an <br/>
<a id="pl.26.16"></a><var>26.16</var>assistance program;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.17"></a><var>26.17</var>    (10) local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for the sole purpose of <br/>
<a id="pl.26.18"></a><var>26.18</var>ascertaining the last known address and employment location of a person who is the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.19"></a><var>26.19</var>subject of a criminal investigation;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.20"></a><var>26.20</var>    (11) the federal Immigration and Naturalization Service shall have access to data on <br/>
<a id="pl.26.21"></a><var>26.21</var>specific individuals and specific employers provided the specific individual or specific <br/>
<a id="pl.26.22"></a><var>26.22</var>employer is the subject of an investigation by that agency; and<br/>
<a id="pl.26.23"></a><var>26.23</var>    (12) the Department of Health solely for the purposes of epidemiologic <br/>
<a id="pl.26.24"></a><var>26.24</var>investigations; and<br/>
<a id="pl.26.25"></a><var>26.25</var>    (13) the Department of Corrections for the purpose of postconfinement employment <br/>
<a id="pl.26.26"></a><var>26.26</var>tracking of individuals who had been committed to the custody of the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.26.27"></a><var>26.27</var>of corrections.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.28"></a><var>26.28</var>    (b) Data on individuals and employers that are collected, maintained, or used by the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.29"></a><var>26.29</var>department in an investigation pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>268.182</statute_ref> are confidential as to data on <br/>
<a id="pl.26.30"></a><var>26.30</var>individuals and protected nonpublic data not on individuals as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>13.02, <br/>
<a id="pl.26.31"></a><var>26.31</var>subdivisions 3 and 13
         </statute_ref>, and must not be disclosed except pursuant to statute or district <br/>
<a id="pl.26.32"></a><var>26.32</var>court order or to a party named in a criminal proceeding, administrative or judicial, for <br/>
<a id="pl.26.33"></a><var>26.33</var>preparation of a defense.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.34"></a><var>26.34</var>    (c) Data gathered by the department pursuant to the administration of the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.26.35"></a><var>26.35</var>unemployment insurance program must not be made the subject or the basis for any <br/>
<a id="pl.27.1"></a><var>27.1</var>suit in any civil proceedings, administrative or judicial, unless the action is initiated by <br/>
<a id="pl.27.2"></a><var>27.2</var>the department.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.58.0"></a><a id="pl.27.3"></a><var>27.3</var>    Sec. 58. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 270B.01, subdivision 8, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.4"></a><var>27.4</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Minnesota tax laws.</b> For purposes of this chapter only, unless expressly <br/>
<a id="pl.27.5"></a><var>27.5</var>stated otherwise, "Minnesota tax laws" means:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.6"></a><var>27.6</var>    (1) the taxes, refunds, and fees administered by or paid to the commissioner under <br/>
<a id="pl.27.7"></a><var>27.7</var>chapters 115B, 289A (except taxes imposed under sections 
         <statute_ref>298.01</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>298.015</statute_ref>, and 298.24), <br/>
<a id="pl.27.8"></a><var>27.8</var>290, 290A, 291, 295, 297A, 297B, and 297H, or any similar Indian tribal tax administered <br/>
<a id="pl.27.9"></a><var>27.9</var>by the commissioner pursuant to any tax agreement between the state and the Indian tribal <br/>
<a id="pl.27.10"></a><var>27.10</var>government, and includes any laws for the assessment, collection, and enforcement of <br/>
<a id="pl.27.11"></a><var>27.11</var>those taxes, refunds, and fees; and <br/>
<a id="pl.27.12"></a><var>27.12</var>    (2) section 
         <statute_ref>273.1315</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.27.13"></a><var>27.13</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.59.0"></a><a id="pl.27.14"></a><var>27.14</var>    Sec. 59. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 270B.02, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.15"></a><var>27.15</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Confidential data on individuals; protected nonpublic data.</b> (a) Except <br/>
<a id="pl.27.16"></a><var>27.16</var>as provided in paragraph (b), the name or existence of an informer, informer letters, and <br/>
<a id="pl.27.17"></a><var>27.17</var>other data, in whatever form, given to the Department of Revenue by a person, other than <br/>
<a id="pl.27.18"></a><var>27.18</var>the data subject, who informs that a specific person is not or may not be in compliance <br/>
<a id="pl.27.19"></a><var>27.19</var>with tax laws, or nontax laws administered by the Department of Revenue, including laws <br/>
<a id="pl.27.20"></a><var>27.20</var>other than those relating to property taxes not listed in section 
         <statute_ref>270B.01, subdivision 8</statute_ref>, are <br/>
<a id="pl.27.21"></a><var>27.21</var>confidential data on individuals or protected nonpublic data as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>13.02, <br/>
<a id="pl.27.22"></a><var>27.22</var>subdivisions 3 and 13
         </statute_ref>. This paragraph does not apply to laws relating to property taxes. <br/>
<a id="pl.27.23"></a><var>27.23</var>    (b) Data under paragraph (a) may be disclosed with the consent of the informer <br/>
<a id="pl.27.24"></a><var>27.24</var>or upon a written finding by a court that the information provided by the informer was <br/>
<a id="pl.27.25"></a><var>27.25</var>false and that there is evidence that the information was provided in bad faith. This <br/>
<a id="pl.27.26"></a><var>27.26</var>subdivision does not alter disclosure responsibilities or obligations under the Rules of <br/>
<a id="pl.27.27"></a><var>27.27</var>Criminal Procedure.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.28"></a><var>27.28</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.60.0"></a><a id="pl.27.29"></a><var>27.29</var>    Sec. 60. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 270B.085, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.27.30"></a><var>27.30</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.31"></a><var>27.31</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Collection of nontax debt.</b> The commissioner may use return information <br/>
<a id="pl.27.32"></a><var>27.32</var>for the purpose of collecting debts referred to the commissioner under chapter 16D.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.1"></a><var>28.1</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.61.0"></a><a id="pl.28.2"></a><var>28.2</var>    Sec. 61. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 270B.14, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.28.3"></a><var>28.3</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Administration of enterprise</b><b>, job opportunity, and biotechnology </b><br/>
<a id="pl.28.4"></a><var>28.4</var><b>and health sciences industry</b><b> zone </b><b>program</b><b> programs</b><b>.</b> The commissioner may <br/>
<a id="pl.28.5"></a><var>28.5</var>disclose return information relating to the taxes imposed by chapters 290 and 297A to <br/>
<a id="pl.28.6"></a><var>28.6</var>the Department of Employment and Economic Development or a municipality receiving <br/>
<a id="pl.28.7"></a><var>28.7</var>an enterprise zone designation under section 
         <statute_ref>469.169</statute_ref> but only as necessary to administer <br/>
<a id="pl.28.8"></a><var>28.8</var>the funding limitations under section 
         <statute_ref>469.169, subdivision 7</statute_ref>., or to the Department <br/>
<a id="pl.28.9"></a><var>28.9</var>of Employment and Economic Development and appropriate officials from the local <br/>
<a id="pl.28.10"></a><var>28.10</var>government units in which a qualified business is located but only as necessary to enforce <br/>
<a id="pl.28.11"></a><var>28.11</var>the job opportunity building zone benefits under section 469.315, or biotechnology and <br/>
<a id="pl.28.12"></a><var>28.12</var>health sciences industry zone benefits under section 469.336. <br/>
<a id="pl.28.13"></a><var>28.13</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.62.0"></a><a id="pl.28.14"></a><var>28.14</var>    Sec. 62. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 273.1315, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.28.15"></a><var>28.15</var><b>273.1315 CERTIFICATION OF</b><b> CLASS</b><b> 1B PROPERTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.28.16"></a><var>28.16</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Class 1b homestead declaration before 2008.</b> Any property owner <br/>
<a id="pl.28.17"></a><var>28.17</var>seeking classification and assessment of the owner's homestead as class 1b property <br/>
<a id="pl.28.18"></a><var>28.18</var>pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>273.13, subdivision 22</statute_ref>, paragraph (b), on or before October 1, 2007, <br/>
<a id="pl.28.19"></a><var>28.19</var>shall file with the commissioner of revenue a 1b homestead declaration, on a form <br/>
<a id="pl.28.20"></a><var>28.20</var>prescribed by the commissioner. The declaration shall contain the following information:<br/>
<a id="pl.28.21"></a><var>28.21</var>    (a) the information necessary to verify that on or before June 30 of the filing year, <br/>
<a id="pl.28.22"></a><var>28.22</var>the property owner or the owner's spouse satisfies the requirements of section 
         <statute_ref>273.13, <br/>
<a id="pl.28.23"></a><var>28.23</var>subdivision 22
         </statute_ref>, paragraph (b), for 1b classification; and<br/>
<a id="pl.28.24"></a><var>28.24</var>    (b) any additional information prescribed by the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.25"></a><var>28.25</var>    The declaration must be filed on or before October 1 to be effective for property <br/>
<a id="pl.28.26"></a><var>28.26</var>taxes payable during the succeeding calendar year. The declaration and any supplementary <br/>
<a id="pl.28.27"></a><var>28.27</var>information received from the property owner pursuant to this section shall be subject to <br/>
<a id="pl.28.28"></a><var>28.28</var>chapter 270B. If approved by the commissioner, the declaration remains in effect until the <br/>
<a id="pl.28.29"></a><var>28.29</var>property no longer qualifies under section 
         <statute_ref>273.13, subdivision 22</statute_ref>, paragraph (b). Failure <br/>
<a id="pl.28.30"></a><var>28.30</var>to notify the commissioner within 30 days that the property no longer qualifies under that <br/>
<a id="pl.28.31"></a><var>28.31</var>paragraph because of a sale, change in occupancy, or change in the status or condition <br/>
<a id="pl.28.32"></a><var>28.32</var>of an occupant shall result in the penalty provided in section 
         <statute_ref>273.124, subdivision 13</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.1"></a><var>29.1</var>computed on the basis of the class 1b benefits for the property, and the property shall lose <br/>
<a id="pl.29.2"></a><var>29.2</var>its current class 1b classification.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.3"></a><var>29.3</var>    The commissioner shall provide to the assessor on or before November 1 a listing <br/>
<a id="pl.29.4"></a><var>29.4</var>of the parcels of property qualifying for 1b classification.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.5"></a><var>29.5</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Class 1b homestead declaration 2008 and thereafter.</b> Any property <br/>
<a id="pl.29.6"></a><var>29.6</var>owner seeking classification and assessment of the owner's homestead as class 1b property <br/>
<a id="pl.29.7"></a><var>29.7</var>pursuant to section 273.13, subdivision 22, paragraph (b), after October 1, 2007, shall file <br/>
<a id="pl.29.8"></a><var>29.8</var>with the county assessor a class 1b homestead declaration, on a form prescribed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.9"></a><var>29.9</var>commissioner of revenue. The declaration must contain the following information:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.10"></a><var>29.10</var>    (1) the information necessary to verify that, on or before June 30 of the filing year, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.11"></a><var>29.11</var>the property owner or the owner's spouse satisfies the requirements of section 273.13, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.12"></a><var>29.12</var>subdivision 22, paragraph (b), for class 1b classification; and<br/>
<a id="pl.29.13"></a><var>29.13</var>    (2) any additional information prescribed by the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.14"></a><var>29.14</var>    The declaration must be filed on or before October 1 to be effective for property <br/>
<a id="pl.29.15"></a><var>29.15</var>taxes payable during the succeeding calendar year. The Social Security numbers and <br/>
<a id="pl.29.16"></a><var>29.16</var>income and medical information received from the property owner pursuant to this section <br/>
<a id="pl.29.17"></a><var>29.17</var>are private data on individuals as defined in section 13.02. If approved by the assessor, the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.18"></a><var>29.18</var>declaration remains in effect until the property no longer qualifies under section 273.13, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.19"></a><var>29.19</var>subdivision 22, paragraph (b). Failure to notify the assessor within 30 days that the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.20"></a><var>29.20</var>property no longer qualifies under that paragraph because of a sale, change in occupancy, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.21"></a><var>29.21</var>or change in the status or condition of an occupant shall result in the penalty provided in <br/>
<a id="pl.29.22"></a><var>29.22</var>section 273.124, subdivision 13, computed on the basis of the class 1b benefits for the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.23"></a><var>29.23</var>property, and the property shall lose its current class 1b classification.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.24"></a><var>29.24</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.63.0"></a><a id="pl.29.25"></a><var>29.25</var>    Sec. 63. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 325E.59, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.26"></a><var>29.26</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Generally.</b> (a) A person or entity, not including a government entity, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.27"></a><var>29.27</var>may not do any of the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.28"></a><var>29.28</var>    (1) publicly post or publicly display in any manner an individual's Social Security <br/>
<a id="pl.29.29"></a><var>29.29</var>number. "Publicly post" or "publicly display" means to intentionally communicate or <br/>
<a id="pl.29.30"></a><var>29.30</var>otherwise make available to the general public;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.31"></a><var>29.31</var>    (2) print an individual's Social Security number on any card required for the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.32"></a><var>29.32</var>individual to access products or services provided by the person or entity;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.33"></a><var>29.33</var>    (3) require an individual to transmit the individual's Social Security number over <br/>
<a id="pl.29.34"></a><var>29.34</var>the Internet, unless:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.35"></a><var>29.35</var>    (i) the connection is secure or the Social Security number is encrypted,; and<br/>
<a id="pl.30.1"></a><var>30.1</var>    (ii) the Social Security number is used to verify the identity of the individual, is used <br/>
<a id="pl.30.2"></a><var>30.2</var>solely for that purpose, and it would be impracticable to use another method to verify the <br/>
<a id="pl.30.3"></a><var>30.3</var>identity of the individual,<br/>
<a id="pl.30.4"></a><var>30.4</var>    except as required by titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act and by Code <br/>
<a id="pl.30.5"></a><var>30.5</var>of Federal Regulations, title 42, section 
         <statute_ref>483.20</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.6"></a><var>30.6</var>    (4) require an individual to use the individual's Social Security number to access an <br/>
<a id="pl.30.7"></a><var>30.7</var>Internet Web site, unless a password or unique personal identification number or other <br/>
<a id="pl.30.8"></a><var>30.8</var>authentication device is also required to access the Internet Web site; <br/>
<a id="pl.30.9"></a><var>30.9</var>    (5) print a number that the person or entity knows to be an individual's Social <br/>
<a id="pl.30.10"></a><var>30.10</var>Security number on any materials that are mailed to the individual, unless state or federal <br/>
<a id="pl.30.11"></a><var>30.11</var>law requires the Social Security number to be on the document to be mailed. If, in <br/>
<a id="pl.30.12"></a><var>30.12</var>connection with a transaction involving or otherwise relating to an individual, a person or <br/>
<a id="pl.30.13"></a><var>30.13</var>entity receives a number from a third party, that person or entity is under no duty to inquire <br/>
<a id="pl.30.14"></a><var>30.14</var>or otherwise determine whether the number is or includes that individual's Social Security <br/>
<a id="pl.30.15"></a><var>30.15</var>number and may print that number on materials mailed to the individual, unless the person <br/>
<a id="pl.30.16"></a><var>30.16</var>or entity receiving the number has actual knowledge that the number is or includes the <br/>
<a id="pl.30.17"></a><var>30.17</var>individual's Social Security number; (5) send or cause to be sent or delivered any letter, <br/>
<a id="pl.30.18"></a><var>30.18</var>envelope, or package that displays a Social Security number on the face of the mailing <br/>
<a id="pl.30.19"></a><var>30.19</var>envelope or package, or from which a Social Security number is visible, whether on the <br/>
<a id="pl.30.20"></a><var>30.20</var>outside or inside of the mailing envelope or package. A person is further prohibited from <br/>
<a id="pl.30.21"></a><var>30.21</var>printing a number that the person or entity knows to be an individual's Social Security <br/>
<a id="pl.30.22"></a><var>30.22</var>number on any materials that are mailed to the individual, unless state or federal law <br/>
<a id="pl.30.23"></a><var>30.23</var>requires the Social Security number to be on the document to be mailed or as part of <br/>
<a id="pl.30.24"></a><var>30.24</var>applications and forms sent by mail, including documents sent as part of an application or <br/>
<a id="pl.30.25"></a><var>30.25</var>enrollment process, or to establish, amend, administer, or terminate an account, contract, <br/>
<a id="pl.30.26"></a><var>30.26</var>or policy, or to confirm the accuracy of the Social Security number; <br/>
<a id="pl.30.27"></a><var>30.27</var>    (6) assign or use a number as the primary account identifier that is identical to or <br/>
<a id="pl.30.28"></a><var>30.28</var>incorporates an individual's complete Social Security number; or <br/>
<a id="pl.30.29"></a><var>30.29</var>    (7) sell Social Security numbers obtained from individuals in the course of business; <br/>
<a id="pl.30.30"></a><var>30.30</var>    (8)  lease, loan, trade, or rent an individual's Social Security number to a nonaffiliated <br/>
<a id="pl.30.31"></a><var>30.31</var>third party;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.32"></a><var>30.32</var>    (9) refuse to do business with an individual because the individual will not consent to <br/>
<a id="pl.30.33"></a><var>30.33</var>the disclosure of, or provide, the individual's Social Security number, unless in connection <br/>
<a id="pl.30.34"></a><var>30.34</var>with the transaction:<br/>
<a id="pl.31.1"></a><var>31.1</var>    (i) the person or entity has a permissible purpose to obtain the individual's consumer <br/>
<a id="pl.31.2"></a><var>31.2</var>report under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, United States Code, title 15, section <br/>
<a id="pl.31.3"></a><var>31.3</var>1681(b);<br/>
<a id="pl.31.4"></a><var>31.4</var>    (ii) the person or entity is expressly required or authorized pursuant to federal, state, <br/>
<a id="pl.31.5"></a><var>31.5</var>county, or municipal law or authority to obtain the individual's Social Security number;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.6"></a><var>31.6</var>    (iii) the person or entity has a reasonable basis to believe that the individual is <br/>
<a id="pl.31.7"></a><var>31.7</var>using a false identity or false documents;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.8"></a><var>31.8</var>    (iv) the business transaction cannot otherwise be completed without the individual's <br/>
<a id="pl.31.9"></a><var>31.9</var>Social Security number; or<br/>
<a id="pl.31.10"></a><var>31.10</var>    (v) the request is consistent with the purposes of and made by an entity regulated <br/>
<a id="pl.31.11"></a><var>31.11</var>under Title V of the federal Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, United States Code, title 15, <br/>
<a id="pl.31.12"></a><var>31.12</var>section 6801 et seq.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.13"></a><var>31.13</var>    Notwithstanding clauses (1) to (5), Social Security numbers may be included in <br/>
<a id="pl.31.14"></a><var>31.14</var>applications and forms sent by mail, including documents sent as part of an application or <br/>
<a id="pl.31.15"></a><var>31.15</var>enrollment process, or to establish, amend, or terminate an account, contract, or policy, <br/>
<a id="pl.31.16"></a><var>31.16</var>or to confirm the accuracy of the Social Security number. Nothing in this paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.31.17"></a><var>31.17</var>authorizes inclusion of a Social Security number on the outside of a mailing or in the bulk <br/>
<a id="pl.31.18"></a><var>31.18</var>mailing of a credit card solicitation offer.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.19"></a><var>31.19</var>    (b) A person or entity, not including a government entity, must restrict access to <br/>
<a id="pl.31.20"></a><var>31.20</var>individual Social Security numbers it holds so that only employees who require the <br/>
<a id="pl.31.21"></a><var>31.21</var>numbers in order to perform their job duties have access to the numbers, except as required <br/>
<a id="pl.31.22"></a><var>31.22</var>by titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act and by Code of Federal Regulations, <br/>
<a id="pl.31.23"></a><var>31.23</var>title 42, section 
         <statute_ref>483.20</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.31.24"></a><var>31.24</var>    (c) Except as provided in subdivision 2, this section applies only to the use of Social <br/>
<a id="pl.31.25"></a><var>31.25</var>Security numbers on or after July 1, 2007.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.64.0"></a><a id="pl.31.26"></a><var>31.26</var>    Sec. 64. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 325E.59, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.31.27"></a><var>31.27</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Coordination with other law</b><b> and general exclusions</b><b>.</b> This section does <br/>
<a id="pl.31.28"></a><var>31.28</var>not prevent the collection, use, or release of a Social Security number:<br/>
<a id="pl.31.29"></a><var>31.29</var>    (1) as required by state or federal law or the use of a Social Security number for <br/>
<a id="pl.31.30"></a><var>31.30</var>internal verification or administrative purposes., or for purposes expressly permitted or <br/>
<a id="pl.31.31"></a><var>31.31</var>authorized by the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, United States Code, title 15, section <br/>
<a id="pl.31.32"></a><var>31.32</var>1681(b) or Title V of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, United States Code, title 15, section <br/>
<a id="pl.31.33"></a><var>31.33</var>6801 et seq.;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.34"></a><var>31.34</var>    (2) for civil or criminal claims or settlement administration, law enforcement, <br/>
<a id="pl.31.35"></a><var>31.35</var>government, or public safety purposes, including employee background checks;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.1"></a><var>32.1</var>    (3) when it is reasonably necessary for fraud prevention or identity verification and <br/>
<a id="pl.32.2"></a><var>32.2</var>it would otherwise be impracticable to use another method;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.3"></a><var>32.3</var>    (4) for internal verification or to administer payroll, health, retirement, or deferred <br/>
<a id="pl.32.4"></a><var>32.4</var>compensation plans, benefits, or federally or state regulated investment products; or<br/>
<a id="pl.32.5"></a><var>32.5</var>    (5) to approve, administer, maintain, or service an account, loan, or mortgage (i) <br/>
<a id="pl.32.6"></a><var>32.6</var>when the transaction is originated, (ii) for review or management of the account, loan, <br/>
<a id="pl.32.7"></a><var>32.7</var>or mortgage, or (iii) to be used when the account, loan, or mortgage is later transferred <br/>
<a id="pl.32.8"></a><var>32.8</var>or sold, provided that the Social Security number is incidental to the larger transfer <br/>
<a id="pl.32.9"></a><var>32.9</var>or sale and it would be impracticable to use another method to administer, maintain, <br/>
<a id="pl.32.10"></a><var>32.10</var>or service the account, loan, or mortgage. For the purposes of this clause, "account" is <br/>
<a id="pl.32.11"></a><var>32.11</var>defined as a checking, savings, or money market account at a federal or state regulated <br/>
<a id="pl.32.12"></a><var>32.12</var>financial institution, or an open-ended line of credit as defined by the federal Regulation Z <br/>
<a id="pl.32.13"></a><var>32.13</var>Section 226.2 (20).<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.65.0"></a><a id="pl.32.14"></a><var>32.14</var>    Sec. 65. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 325E.59, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.32.15"></a><var>32.15</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.16"></a><var>32.16</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Penalties and remedies.</b> A person violating this section is subject to <br/>
<a id="pl.32.17"></a><var>32.17</var>the penalties and remedies in section 8.31.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.66.0"></a><a id="pl.32.18"></a><var>32.18</var>    Sec. 66. <b>[473.1291] CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LABOR RELATIONS </b><br/>
<a id="pl.32.19"></a><var>32.19</var><b>DATA.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.32.20"></a><var>32.20</var>    Notwithstanding section 13.37, the Metropolitan Council may classify all or any <br/>
<a id="pl.32.21"></a><var>32.21</var>portion of a management or employee organization position or proposal on economic <br/>
<a id="pl.32.22"></a><var>32.22</var>or noneconomic items that has been presented by either party during the collective <br/>
<a id="pl.32.23"></a><var>32.23</var>bargaining process with the Amalgamated Transit Union, as the exclusive representative <br/>
<a id="pl.32.24"></a><var>32.24</var>of a portion of the council's employees, as nonpublic data under section 13.02, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.32.25"></a><var>32.25</var>9. The collective bargaining process includes, without limitation, any mediation that <br/>
<a id="pl.32.26"></a><var>32.26</var>occurs during the process. The Amalgamated Transit Union constitutes the subject of the <br/>
<a id="pl.32.27"></a><var>32.27</var>data for the purposes of the definition of nonpublic data. The council may only make <br/>
<a id="pl.32.28"></a><var>32.28</var>such a classification with the written concurrence of the union. The council may, at its <br/>
<a id="pl.32.29"></a><var>32.29</var>sole discretion, withdraw the classification at any time and nothing in this section may <br/>
<a id="pl.32.30"></a><var>32.30</var>be construed to limit or control release of the described data by the union. Any data <br/>
<a id="pl.32.31"></a><var>32.31</var>classified as nonpublic under this section becomes public after the contract resulting from <br/>
<a id="pl.32.32"></a><var>32.32</var>the collective bargaining process is executed by both parties.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.33"></a><var>32.33</var>    This section applies in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, <br/>
<a id="pl.32.34"></a><var>32.34</var>Scott, and Washington.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.67.0"></a><a id="pl.33.1"></a><var>33.1</var>    Sec. 67. <b> REPEALER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.33.2"></a><var>33.2</var>(a) Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.79, subdivision 2, is repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.3"></a><var>33.3</var>(b) Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 325E.59, subdivision 2, is repealed.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.68.0"></a><a id="pl.33.4"></a><var>33.4</var>    Sec. 68. <b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.33.5"></a><var>33.5</var>    Sections 10 and 66 are effective the day following final enactment and apply <br/>
<a id="pl.33.6"></a><var>33.6</var>to positions or proposals presented before or after the effective date which have not <br/>
<a id="pl.33.7"></a><var>33.7</var>previously been released to the public. Sections 63, 65, and 67, paragraph (b), are <br/>
<a id="pl.33.8"></a><var>33.8</var>effective July 1, 2007.<br/>