<a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>modifying limits on state commissioner salaries; incorporating Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>Milestones goals and indicators in budget preparation; requiring state agencies <br/>
<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>with certain information and telecommunications technology projects to register <br/>
<a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>with the Office of Enterprise Technology and requiring the office to monitor <br/>
<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>progress on the projects; requiring the Office of Enterprise Technology to report <br/>
<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>to the legislature regarding its approval process for state agency technology <br/>
<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>requests and assistance provided to state agencies in developing agency <br/>
<a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>information systems plans; providing additional duties for the Sesquicentennial <br/>
<a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>Commission; establishing a working group; providing up to three hours of paid <br/>
<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>leave in any 12-month period for state employees to donate blood; authorizing <br/>
<a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var>employers to provide leave to employees to donate blood; modifying financial <br/>
<a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>statement requirements for certain charitable organizations; including appellate <br/>
<a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var>court appointments in the Commission on Judicial Selection process; modifying <br/>
<a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>certain horse racing medication regulations; clarifying definition of gambling <br/>
<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>device; repealing a provision relating to manufacture of gambling devices or <br/>
<a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>components for shipment to other jurisdictions; providing contribution limits <br/>
<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>for certain candidates; authorizing the secretary of state to transfer funds; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var>appropriating money;amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, sections 3.885, by <br/>
<a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var>adding a subdivision; 10A.27, subdivision 1; 15A.081, subdivision 8; 15A.0815, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var>subdivisions 1, 2, as amended, 5; 16A.10, subdivisions 1, 1c; 16B.281, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var>subdivision 3; 16B.282; 16B.283; 16B.284; 16B.287, subdivision 2; 16E.01, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.24"></a><var>1.24</var>subdivision 3; 16E.03, subdivision 1; 16E.04, subdivision 2; 43A.01, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.1.25"></a><var>1.25</var>3; 43A.17, subdivision 9; 119A.03, subdivision 1; 124D.385, subdivision 4; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.26"></a><var>1.26</var>203B.227, as added; 240.24, subdivision 2; 309.53, subdivision 3; 349A.02, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.27"></a><var>1.27</var>subdivision 1; 480B.01, subdivisions 1, 6, 10; 609.75, subdivision 4; Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.1.28"></a><var>1.28</var>Statutes 2007 Supplement, section 216C.052, subdivision 2; Laws 2005, First <br/>
<a id="pl.1.29"></a><var>1.29</var>Special Session chapter 1, article 4, section 121, subdivision 4, as amended; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.30"></a><var>1.30</var>Laws 2007, chapter 148, article 1, section 7; proposing coding for new law in <br/>
<a id="pl.1.31"></a><var>1.31</var>Minnesota Statutes, chapters 1; 3; 43A; 181; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2006, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.32"></a><var>1.32</var>sections 15A.0815, subdivisions 3, 4; 16B.281, subdivisions 2, 4, 5; 16B.285; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.33"></a><var>1.33</var>349.40.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.34"></a><var>1.34</var>BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.1.0"></a><a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var>    Section 1. <b>[1.1499] STATE SPORT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var>    Ice hockey is adopted as the official sport of the State of Minnesota.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.2.0"></a><a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 3.885, is amended by adding a subdivision to <br/>
<a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var>read:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var>    Subd. 11. <b>Subcommittee on Government Accountability.</b> The commission must <br/>
<a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var>form a Subcommittee on Government Accountability under section 3.3056 to review <br/>
<a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var>recommendations from the commissioner of finance under section 16A.10, subdivision 1c, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var>and to review recommendations from the commissioners of finance and administration on <br/>
<a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var>how to improve the use of Minnesota Milestones and other statewide goals and indicators <br/>
<a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var>in state planning and budget documents. The subcommittee shall consider testimony from <br/>
<a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var>representatives from the following organizations and agencies: (1) nonprofit organizations <br/>
<a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var>involved in the preparation of Minnesota Milestones; (2) the University of Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var>and other higher education institutions; (3) the Department of Finance and other state <br/>
<a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var>agencies; and (4) other legislators. The subcommittee shall report to the commission by <br/>
<a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var>February 1 of each odd-numbered year with long-range recommendations for the further <br/>
<a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var>implementation and uses of Minnesota Milestones and other government accountability <br/>
<a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var>improvements.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.3.0"></a><a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var>    Sec. 3. <b>[3.886] LEGISLATIVE BUDGET DATA.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var>    The chair of any legislative committee or division with jurisdiction over any part <br/>
<a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var>of the budget must make any document requested or prepared by the chair that relates to <br/>
<a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>budget proposals available to the ranking minority member serving on the committee or <br/>
<a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>division as soon as the document is completed.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.4.0"></a><a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 15A.081, subdivision 8, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Expense allowance.</b> Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, positions <br/>
<a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>listed in section 15A.0815, subdivisions 2 and 3, constitutional officers, the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation, and the director of the State Lottery are <br/>
<a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var>authorized an annual expense allowance not to exceed $1,500 for necessary expenses in <br/>
<a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var>the normal performance of their duties for which no other reimbursement is provided. <br/>
<a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>The expenditures under this subdivision are subject to any laws and rules relating to <br/>
<a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var>budgeting, allotment and encumbrance, preaudit and postaudit. The commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var>finance may adopt rules to assure the proper expenditure of these funds and to provide <br/>
<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var>for reimbursement. <br/>
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<a id="bill.1.5.0"></a><a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 15A.0815, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Salary limits.</b> The governor or other appropriate appointing <br/>
<a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var>authority shall set the salary rates for positions listed in this section subdivision 2  within <br/>
<a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>the salary limits listed in subdivisions subdivision  2 to 4 and section 43A.17, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>9, subject to approval of the Legislative Coordinating Commission and the legislature as <br/>
<a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>provided by subdivision 5 and sections 
         <statute_ref>3.855</statute_ref> and 
         <statute_ref>15A.081, subdivision 7b</statute_ref>. <br/>
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<a id="bill.1.6.0"></a><a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 15A.0815, subdivision 2, as amended by <br/>
<a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>Laws 2008, chapter 204, section 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var>    Subd. 2.  <b>Group I salary limits</b><b> Positions</b><b>.</b> The salaries for positions in this <br/>
<a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>subdivision may not exceed 95 percent of the salary of the governor: <br/>
<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>    Commissioner of administration; <br/>
<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>    Commissioner of agriculture; <br/>
<a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>    Commissioner of education; <br/>
<a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var>    Commissioner of commerce; <br/>
<a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var>    Commissioner of corrections; <br/>
<a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>    Commissioner of employment and economic development;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>    Commissioner of finance; <br/>
<a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>    Director, Gambling Control Board;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>    Commissioner of health; <br/>
<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>    Executive director, Minnesota Office of Higher Education; <br/>
<a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>    Commissioner, Housing Finance Agency; <br/>
<a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var>    Commissioner of human rights; <br/>
<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>    Commissioner of human services; <br/>
<a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var>    Commissioner, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var>    Commissioner of labor and industry; <br/>
<a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>    Commissioner, Bureau of Mediation Services;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>    Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var>    Chair, Metropolitan Airports Commission;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var>    Chair, Metropolitan Council;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.32"></a><var>3.32</var>    Director, Minnesota State Lottery;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.33"></a><var>3.33</var>    Commissioner of natural resources; <br/>
<a id="pl.3.34"></a><var>3.34</var>    Director of Office of Strategic and Long-Range Planning; <br/>
<a id="pl.4.1"></a><var>4.1</var>    Commissioner, Pollution Control Agency; <br/>
<a id="pl.4.2"></a><var>4.2</var>    Executive director, Public Employees Retirement Association;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var>    Commissioner of public safety; <br/>
<a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var>    Commissioner, Public Utilities Commission;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var>    Director, Minnesota Racing Commission;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var>    Commissioner of revenue; <br/>
<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>    Commissioner of employment and economic development; <br/>
<a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var>    Executive director, State Retirement System;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>    Executive director, Teachers Retirement Association;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var>    Commissioner of transportation; and <br/>
<a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var>    Commissioner of veterans affairs.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.7.0"></a><a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var>    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 15A.0815, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Appointing authorities to recommend certain salaries.</b> (a) The <br/>
<a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var>governor, or other appropriate appointing authority, may submit to the Legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>Coordinating Commission recommendations for salaries within the salary limits for the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>positions listed in subdivisions 2 to 4. An appointing authority may also propose additions <br/>
<a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>or deletions of positions from those listed.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var>    (b) Before submitting the recommendations, the appointing authority shall consult <br/>
<a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>with the commissioner of employee relations concerning the recommendations.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var>    (c) In making recommendations, the appointing authority shall consider the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var>criteria established in section 
         <statute_ref>43A.18, subdivision 8</statute_ref>, and the performance of individual <br/>
<a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var>incumbents. The performance evaluation must include a review of an incumbent's progress <br/>
<a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>toward attainment of affirmative action goals. The appointing authority shall establish <br/>
<a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var>an objective system for quantifying knowledge, abilities, duties, responsibilities, and <br/>
<a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var>accountabilities, and in determining recommendations, rate each position by this system. <br/>
<a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var>    (d) Before the appointing authority's recommended salaries take effect, the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>recommendations must be reviewed and approved, rejected, or modified by the Legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var>Coordinating Commission and the legislature under section 
         <statute_ref>3.855, subdivisions 2 and <br/>
<a id="pl.4.29"></a><var>4.29</var>3
         </statute_ref>. If, when the legislature is not in session, the commission fails to reject or modify <br/>
<a id="pl.4.30"></a><var>4.30</var>salary recommendations of the governor within 30 calendar days of their receipt, the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.31"></a><var>4.31</var>recommendations are deemed to be approved. <br/>
<a id="pl.4.32"></a><var>4.32</var>    (e) The appointing authority shall set the initial salary of a head of a new agency <br/>
<a id="pl.4.33"></a><var>4.33</var>or a chair of a new metropolitan board or commission whose salary is not specifically <br/>
<a id="pl.4.34"></a><var>4.34</var>prescribed by law after consultation with the commissioner, whose recommendation is <br/>
<a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var>advisory only. The amount of the new salary must be comparable to the salary of an <br/>
<a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var>agency head or commission chair having similar duties and responsibilities.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var>    (f) The salary of a newly appointed head of an agency or chair of a metropolitan <br/>
<a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var>agency listed in subdivisions subdivision 2 to 4, may be increased or decreased by the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var>appointing authority from the salary previously set for that position within 30 days <br/>
<a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var>of the new appointment after consultation with the commissioner. If the appointing <br/>
<a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var>authority increases a salary under this paragraph, the appointing authority shall submit <br/>
<a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var>the new salary to the Legislative Coordinating Commission and the full legislature <br/>
<a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var>for approval, modification, or rejection under section 
         <statute_ref>3.855, subdivisions 2 and 3</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var>If, when the legislature is not in session, the commission fails to reject or modify <br/>
<a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var>salary recommendations of the governor within 30 calendar days of their receipt, the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.12"></a><var>5.12</var>recommendations are deemed to be approved. <br/>
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<a id="bill.1.8.0"></a><a id="pl.5.13"></a><var>5.13</var>    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16A.10, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.5.14"></a><var>5.14</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Budget format.</b> In each even-numbered calendar year the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.15"></a><var>5.15</var>commissioner shall prepare budget forms and instructions for all agencies, including <br/>
<a id="pl.5.16"></a><var>5.16</var>guidelines for reporting agency performance measures, subject to the approval of the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.17"></a><var>5.17</var>governor.  In addition to the review required under subdivision 1c, the commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.5.18"></a><var>5.18</var>request and receive advisory recommendations from the chairs of the senate Finance <br/>
<a id="pl.5.19"></a><var>5.19</var>Committee and house of representatives Ways and Means Committee before adopting a <br/>
<a id="pl.5.20"></a><var>5.20</var>format for the biennial budget document. By June 15, the commissioner shall send the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.21"></a><var>5.21</var>proposed budget forms to the appropriations and finance committees. The committees <br/>
<a id="pl.5.22"></a><var>5.22</var>have until July 15 to give the commissioner their advisory recommendations on possible <br/>
<a id="pl.5.23"></a><var>5.23</var>improvements. To facilitate this consultation, the commissioner shall establish a working <br/>
<a id="pl.5.24"></a><var>5.24</var>group consisting of executive branch staff and designees of the chairs of the senate <br/>
<a id="pl.5.25"></a><var>5.25</var>Finance and house of representatives Ways and Means Committees. The commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.5.26"></a><var>5.26</var>must involve this group in all stages of development of budget forms and instructions. <br/>
<a id="pl.5.27"></a><var>5.27</var>The budget format must show actual expenditures and receipts for the most recent fiscal <br/>
<a id="pl.5.28"></a><var>5.28</var>year, estimated expenditures and receipts for the current fiscal year, and estimates for each <br/>
<a id="pl.5.29"></a><var>5.29</var>fiscal year of the next biennium. Estimated expenditures must be classified by funds and <br/>
<a id="pl.5.30"></a><var>5.30</var>character of expenditures and may be subclassified by programs and activities. Agency <br/>
<a id="pl.5.31"></a><var>5.31</var>revenue estimates must show how the estimates were made and what factors were used. <br/>
<a id="pl.5.32"></a><var>5.32</var>Receipts must be classified by funds, programs, and activities. Expenditure and revenue <br/>
<a id="pl.5.33"></a><var>5.33</var>estimates must be based on the law in existence at the time the estimates are prepared.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.34"></a><var>5.34</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.9.0"></a><a id="pl.6.1"></a><var>6.1</var>    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16A.10, subdivision 1c, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.2"></a><var>6.2</var>    Subd. 1c. <b>Performance measures for change items.</b> For each change item in the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.3"></a><var>6.3</var>budget proposal requesting new or increased funding, the budget document must present <br/>
<a id="pl.6.4"></a><var>6.4</var>proposed performance measures that can be used to determine if the new or increased <br/>
<a id="pl.6.5"></a><var>6.5</var>funding is accomplishing its goals. To the extent possible, each budget change item must <br/>
<a id="pl.6.6"></a><var>6.6</var>identify relevant Minnesota Milestones and other statewide goals and indicators related to <br/>
<a id="pl.6.7"></a><var>6.7</var>the proposed initiative. By June 15 of each even-numbered year, the commissioner must <br/>
<a id="pl.6.8"></a><var>6.8</var>report to the Subcommittee on Government Accountability established under section <br/>
<a id="pl.6.9"></a><var>6.9</var>3.885, subdivision 11, regarding the format and process to be used for the presentation and <br/>
<a id="pl.6.10"></a><var>6.10</var>selection of Minnesota Milestones and other statewide goals and indicators. By July 15 of <br/>
<a id="pl.6.11"></a><var>6.11</var>each even-numbered year, the subcommittee must recommend the format and process for <br/>
<a id="pl.6.12"></a><var>6.12</var>use in the preparation of the budget documents.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.13"></a><var>6.13</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.10.0"></a><a id="pl.6.14"></a><var>6.14</var>    Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16B.281, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.15"></a><var>6.15</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Notice to agencies; determination of surplus.</b> On or before October 1 of <br/>
<a id="pl.6.16"></a><var>6.16</var>each year, the commissioner shall review the certifications of heads of each department or <br/>
<a id="pl.6.17"></a><var>6.17</var>agency provided for in this section. The commissioner of administration shall send written <br/>
<a id="pl.6.18"></a><var>6.18</var>notice to all state departments, agencies, and the University of Minnesota describing any <br/>
<a id="pl.6.19"></a><var>6.19</var>lands or tracts that may be declared surplus. If a department or agency or the University of <br/>
<a id="pl.6.20"></a><var>6.20</var>Minnesota desires custody of the lands or tracts, it shall submit a written request to the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.21"></a><var>6.21</var>commissioner, no later than four calendar weeks after mailing of the notice, setting forth <br/>
<a id="pl.6.22"></a><var>6.22</var>in detail its reasons for desiring to acquire and its intended use of the land or tract. The <br/>
<a id="pl.6.23"></a><var>6.23</var>commissioner shall then determine whether any of the lands described in the certifications <br/>
<a id="pl.6.24"></a><var>6.24</var>of the heads of the departments or agencies should be declared surplus and offered for <br/>
<a id="pl.6.25"></a><var>6.25</var>sale or otherwise disposed of by transferring custodial control to other requesting state <br/>
<a id="pl.6.26"></a><var>6.26</var>departments or agencies or to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for <br/>
<a id="pl.6.27"></a><var>6.27</var>educational purposes, provided however that transfer to the Board of Regents shall not be <br/>
<a id="pl.6.28"></a><var>6.28</var>determinative of tax exemption or immunity. If the commissioner determines that any of <br/>
<a id="pl.6.29"></a><var>6.29</var>the lands are no longer needed for state purposes, the commissioner shall make findings of <br/>
<a id="pl.6.30"></a><var>6.30</var>fact, describe the lands, declare the lands to be surplus state land, and state the reasons for <br/>
<a id="pl.6.31"></a><var>6.31</var>the sale or disposition of the lands, and notify the Executive Council of the determination.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.11.0"></a><a id="pl.6.32"></a><var>6.32</var>    Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16B.282, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.33"></a><var>6.33</var><b>16B.282 SURVEYS, APPRAISALS, AND SALE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.7.1"></a><var>7.1</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Appraisal; notice and offer to public bodies.</b> (a) Before offering <br/>
<a id="pl.7.2"></a><var>7.2</var>any surplus state-owned lands for sale, the commissioner of administration may survey the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.3"></a><var>7.3</var>lands and, if the value of the lands is estimated to be $40,000 $50,000 or less, may have <br/>
<a id="pl.7.4"></a><var>7.4</var>the lands appraised. The commissioner shall have the lands appraised if the estimated <br/>
<a id="pl.7.5"></a><var>7.5</var>value is in excess of $40,000 $50,000.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.6"></a><var>7.6</var>    (b) The appraiser shall, before entering upon the duties of the office, take and <br/>
<a id="pl.7.7"></a><var>7.7</var>subscribe an oath that the appraiser will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties <br/>
<a id="pl.7.8"></a><var>7.8</var>of appraiser according to the best of the appraiser's ability and that the appraiser is not <br/>
<a id="pl.7.9"></a><var>7.9</var>interested, directly or indirectly, in any of the lands to be appraised or the timber or <br/>
<a id="pl.7.10"></a><var>7.10</var>improvements on the lands or in the purchase of the lands, timber, or improvements <br/>
<a id="pl.7.11"></a><var>7.11</var>and has entered into no agreement or combination to purchase any of the lands, timber, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.12"></a><var>7.12</var>or improvements. The oath shall be attached to the appraisal report. Appraisals must <br/>
<a id="pl.7.13"></a><var>7.13</var>be made by an appraiser that holds a state appraiser license issued by the Department <br/>
<a id="pl.7.14"></a><var>7.14</var>of Commerce. The appraisal must be in conformity with the Uniform Standards of <br/>
<a id="pl.7.15"></a><var>7.15</var>Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Foundation.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.16"></a><var>7.16</var>    (c) Before offering surplus state-owned lands for public sale, the lands shall first be <br/>
<a id="pl.7.17"></a><var>7.17</var>offered to the city, county, town, school district, or other public body corporate or politic <br/>
<a id="pl.7.18"></a><var>7.18</var>in which the lands are situated for public purposes and the lands may be sold for public <br/>
<a id="pl.7.19"></a><var>7.19</var>purposes for not less than the appraised value of the lands. To determine whether a public <br/>
<a id="pl.7.20"></a><var>7.20</var>body desires to purchase the surplus land, the commissioner shall give a written notice to <br/>
<a id="pl.7.21"></a><var>7.21</var>the governing body of each political subdivision whose jurisdictional boundaries include <br/>
<a id="pl.7.22"></a><var>7.22</var>or are adjacent to the surplus land. If a public body desires to purchase the surplus land, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.23"></a><var>7.23</var>it shall submit a written offer to the commissioner no later than two weeks after receipt <br/>
<a id="pl.7.24"></a><var>7.24</var>of notice setting forth in detail its reasons for desiring to acquire and its intended use of <br/>
<a id="pl.7.25"></a><var>7.25</var>the land. In the event that more than one public body tenders an offer, the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.7.26"></a><var>7.26</var>shall determine which party shall receive the property and shall submit written findings <br/>
<a id="pl.7.27"></a><var>7.27</var>regarding the decision. If lands are offered for sale for public purposes and if a public <br/>
<a id="pl.7.28"></a><var>7.28</var>body notifies the commissioner of its desire to acquire the lands, the public body may have <br/>
<a id="pl.7.29"></a><var>7.29</var>up to two years from the date of the accepted offer to commence payment for the lands <br/>
<a id="pl.7.30"></a><var>7.30</var>in the manner provided by law.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.31"></a><var>7.31</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Public sale requirements.</b> (a) Lands certified as surplus by the head of <br/>
<a id="pl.7.32"></a><var>7.32</var>a department or agency under section 
<statute_ref>16B.281</statute_ref> shall be offered for public sale by the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.33"></a><var>7.33</var>commissioner as provided in this subdivision. After complying with subdivision 1 and <br/>
<a id="pl.7.34"></a><var>7.34</var>before any public sale of surplus state-owned land is made and at least 30 days before the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.35"></a><var>7.35</var>sale, the commissioner of administration shall publish a notice of the sale at least once each <br/>
<a id="pl.7.36"></a><var>7.36</var>week for four successive weeks in a legal newspaper and also in a newspaper of general <br/>
<a id="pl.8.1"></a><var>8.1</var>distribution in the city or county in which the real property to be sold is situated. The notice <br/>
<a id="pl.8.2"></a><var>8.2</var>shall specify the time and place at which the sale will commence, a general description of <br/>
<a id="pl.8.3"></a><var>8.3</var>the lots or tracts to be offered, and a general statement of the terms of sale. Each tract or <br/>
<a id="pl.8.4"></a><var>8.4</var>lot shall be sold separately and shall be sold for no less than its appraised value. <br/>
<a id="pl.8.5"></a><var>8.5</var>    (b) Surplus state-owned land shall be sold for no less than the estimated or appraised <br/>
<a id="pl.8.6"></a><var>8.6</var>value. The minimum bid may include expenses incurred by the commissioner in rendering <br/>
<a id="pl.8.7"></a><var>8.7</var>the property saleable, including survey, appraisal, legal, advertising, and other expenses.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.8"></a><var>8.8</var>     (c) Parcels remaining unsold after the offering may be sold to anyone agreeing to <br/>
<a id="pl.8.9"></a><var>8.9</var>pay the appraised value. The sale shall continue until all parcels are sold or until the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.10"></a><var>8.10</var>commissioner orders a reappraisal or withdraws the remaining parcels from sale.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.11"></a><var>8.11</var>    (c) Except as provided in section 
<statute_ref>16B.283</statute_ref>, the cost of any survey or appraisal as <br/>
<a id="pl.8.12"></a><var>8.12</var>provided in subdivision 1 shall be added to and made a part of the appraised value of the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.13"></a><var>8.13</var>lands to be sold, whether to any political subdivision of the state or to a private purchaser <br/>
<a id="pl.8.14"></a><var>8.14</var>as provided in this subdivision. <br/>
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<a id="bill.1.12.0"></a><a id="pl.8.15"></a><var>8.15</var>    Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16B.283, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.16"></a><var>8.16</var><b>16B.283 TERMS OF PAYMENT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.8.17"></a><var>8.17</var>    No less than ten percent of the purchase price shall be paid at the time of sale with <br/>
<a id="pl.8.18"></a><var>8.18</var>the balance payable according to this section. If the purchase price of any lot or parcel is <br/>
<a id="pl.8.19"></a><var>8.19</var>$5,000 or less, the balance shall be paid within 90 days of the date of sale. If the purchase <br/>
<a id="pl.8.20"></a><var>8.20</var>price of any lot or parcel is in excess of $5,000, the balance shall be paid in equal annual <br/>
<a id="pl.8.21"></a><var>8.21</var>installments for no more than five years, at the option of the purchaser, with principal <br/>
<a id="pl.8.22"></a><var>8.22</var>and interest payable annually in advance at a rate equal to the rate in effect at the time <br/>
<a id="pl.8.23"></a><var>8.23</var>under section 
<statute_ref>549.09</statute_ref> on the unpaid balance, payable to the state treasury on or before <br/>
<a id="pl.8.24"></a><var>8.24</var>June 1 each year. Any installment of principal or interest may be prepaid. The purchaser <br/>
<a id="pl.8.25"></a><var>8.25</var>must pay at the time of sale ten percent of the total amount bid and the remainder of the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.26"></a><var>8.26</var>payment is due within 90 days of the sale date. A person who fails to make final payment <br/>
<a id="pl.8.27"></a><var>8.27</var>within 90 days of the sale date is in default. On default, all right, title, and interest of <br/>
<a id="pl.8.28"></a><var>8.28</var>the purchaser or heirs, representatives, or assigns of the purchaser in the premises shall <br/>
<a id="pl.8.29"></a><var>8.29</var>terminate without the state doing any act or thing. A record of the default must be made in <br/>
<a id="pl.8.30"></a><var>8.30</var>the state land records of the commissioner. <br/>
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<a id="bill.1.13.0"></a><a id="pl.8.31"></a><var>8.31</var>    Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16B.284, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.32"></a><var>8.32</var><b>16B.284 </b><b>CONTRACT FOR DEED AND</b><b> QUITCLAIM DEED.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.8.33"></a><var>8.33</var>    In the event a purchaser elects to purchase surplus real property on an installment <br/>
<a id="pl.8.34"></a><var>8.34</var>basis, the commissioner shall enter into a contract for deed with the purchaser, in which <br/>
<a id="pl.9.1"></a><var>9.1</var>shall be set forth the description of the real property sold and the price of the property, <br/>
<a id="pl.9.2"></a><var>9.2</var>the consideration paid and to be paid for the property, the rate of interest, and time and <br/>
<a id="pl.9.3"></a><var>9.3</var>terms of payment. The contract for deed shall be made assignable and shall further set <br/>
<a id="pl.9.4"></a><var>9.4</var>forth that in case of the nonpayment of the annual principal or interest payment due by the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.5"></a><var>9.5</var>purchaser, or any person claiming under the purchaser, then the contract for deed, from the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.6"></a><var>9.6</var>time of the failure, is entirely void and of no effect and the state may be repossessed of the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.7"></a><var>9.7</var>lot or tract and may resell the lot or tract as provided in sections 
<statute_ref>16B.281</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>16B.287</statute_ref>. In <br/>
<a id="pl.9.8"></a><var>9.8</var>the event the terms and conditions of a contract for deed are completely fulfilled or if a <br/>
<a id="pl.9.9"></a><var>9.9</var>purchaser makes a lump-sum payment for the subject property in lieu of entering into a <br/>
<a id="pl.9.10"></a><var>9.10</var>contract for deed, The commissioner of administration shall sign and cause to be issued a <br/>
<a id="pl.9.11"></a><var>9.11</var>quitclaim deed on behalf of the state. The quitclaim deed shall be in a form prescribed by <br/>
<a id="pl.9.12"></a><var>9.12</var>the attorney general and shall vest in the purchaser all of the state's interest in the subject <br/>
<a id="pl.9.13"></a><var>9.13</var>property except as provided in section 
         <statute_ref>16B.286</statute_ref>. <br/>
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<a id="bill.1.14.0"></a><a id="pl.9.14"></a><var>9.14</var>    Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16B.287, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.9.15"></a><var>9.15</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Payment of expenses.</b> A portion of the proceeds from the sale equal in <br/>
<a id="pl.9.16"></a><var>9.16</var>amount to the survey, appraisal, legal, advertising, and other expenses incurred by the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.17"></a><var>9.17</var>commissioner of administration or other state official in rendering the property salable shall <br/>
<a id="pl.9.18"></a><var>9.18</var>be remitted to the account from which the expenses were paid and are appropriated and <br/>
<a id="pl.9.19"></a><var>9.19</var>immediately available for expenditure in the same manner as other money in the account.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.15.0"></a><a id="pl.9.20"></a><var>9.20</var>    Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16E.01, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.9.21"></a><var>9.21</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Duties.</b> (a) The office shall:<br/>
<a id="pl.9.22"></a><var>9.22</var>    (1) manage the efficient and effective use of available federal, state, local, and <br/>
<a id="pl.9.23"></a><var>9.23</var>public-private resources to develop statewide information and telecommunications <br/>
<a id="pl.9.24"></a><var>9.24</var>technology systems and services and its infrastructure;<br/>
<a id="pl.9.25"></a><var>9.25</var>    (2) approve state agency and intergovernmental information and telecommunications <br/>
<a id="pl.9.26"></a><var>9.26</var>technology systems and services development efforts involving state or intergovernmental <br/>
<a id="pl.9.27"></a><var>9.27</var>funding, including federal funding, provide information to the legislature regarding <br/>
<a id="pl.9.28"></a><var>9.28</var>projects reviewed, and recommend projects for inclusion in the governor's budget under <br/>
<a id="pl.9.29"></a><var>9.29</var>section 
         <statute_ref>16A.11</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.9.30"></a><var>9.30</var>    (3) ensure cooperation and collaboration among state and local governments in <br/>
<a id="pl.9.31"></a><var>9.31</var>developing intergovernmental information and telecommunications technology systems <br/>
<a id="pl.9.32"></a><var>9.32</var>and services, and define the structure and responsibilities of a representative governance <br/>
<a id="pl.9.33"></a><var>9.33</var>structure;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.1"></a><var>10.1</var>    (4) cooperate and collaborate with the legislative and judicial branches in the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.2"></a><var>10.2</var>development of information and communications systems in those branches;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.3"></a><var>10.3</var>    (5) continue the development of North Star, the state's official comprehensive online <br/>
<a id="pl.10.4"></a><var>10.4</var>service and information initiative;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.5"></a><var>10.5</var>    (6) promote and collaborate with the state's agencies in the state's transition to an <br/>
<a id="pl.10.6"></a><var>10.6</var>effectively competitive telecommunications market;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.7"></a><var>10.7</var>    (7) collaborate with entities carrying out education and lifelong learning initiatives <br/>
<a id="pl.10.8"></a><var>10.8</var>to assist Minnesotans in developing technical literacy and obtaining access to ongoing <br/>
<a id="pl.10.9"></a><var>10.9</var>learning resources;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.10"></a><var>10.10</var>    (8) promote and coordinate public information access and network initiatives, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.11"></a><var>10.11</var>consistent with chapter 13, to connect Minnesota's citizens and communities to each <br/>
<a id="pl.10.12"></a><var>10.12</var>other, to their governments, and to the world;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.13"></a><var>10.13</var>    (9) promote and coordinate electronic commerce initiatives to ensure that Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.10.14"></a><var>10.14</var>businesses and citizens can successfully compete in the global economy;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.15"></a><var>10.15</var>    (10) manage and promote the regular and periodic reinvestment in the information <br/>
<a id="pl.10.16"></a><var>10.16</var>and telecommunications technology systems and services infrastructure so that state and <br/>
<a id="pl.10.17"></a><var>10.17</var>local government agencies can effectively and efficiently serve their customers;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.18"></a><var>10.18</var>    (11) facilitate the cooperative development of and ensure compliance with standards <br/>
<a id="pl.10.19"></a><var>10.19</var>and policies for information and telecommunications technology systems and services, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.20"></a><var>10.20</var>electronic data practices and privacy, and electronic commerce among international, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.21"></a><var>10.21</var>national, state, and local public and private organizations;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.22"></a><var>10.22</var>    (12) eliminate unnecessary duplication of existing information and <br/>
<a id="pl.10.23"></a><var>10.23</var>telecommunications technology systems and services provided by other public and private <br/>
<a id="pl.10.24"></a><var>10.24</var>organizations while building on the existing governmental, educational, business, health <br/>
<a id="pl.10.25"></a><var>10.25</var>care, and economic development infrastructures;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.26"></a><var>10.26</var>    (13) identify, sponsor, develop, and execute shared information and <br/>
<a id="pl.10.27"></a><var>10.27</var>telecommunications technology projects and ongoing operations; and<br/>
<a id="pl.10.28"></a><var>10.28</var>    (14) ensure overall security of the state's information and technology systems and <br/>
<a id="pl.10.29"></a><var>10.29</var>services.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.30"></a><var>10.30</var>    (b) The chief information officer, in consultation with the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.10.31"></a><var>10.31</var>finance, must determine when it is cost-effective for agencies to develop and use shared <br/>
<a id="pl.10.32"></a><var>10.32</var>information and telecommunications technology systems and services for the delivery of <br/>
<a id="pl.10.33"></a><var>10.33</var>electronic government services. The chief information officer may require agencies to <br/>
<a id="pl.10.34"></a><var>10.34</var>use shared information and telecommunications technology systems and services. The <br/>
<a id="pl.10.35"></a><var>10.35</var>chief information officer shall establish reimbursement rates in cooperation with the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.36"></a><var>10.36</var>commissioner of finance to be billed to agencies and other governmental entities sufficient <br/>
<a id="pl.11.1"></a><var>11.1</var>to cover the actual development, operating, maintenance, and administrative costs of <br/>
<a id="pl.11.2"></a><var>11.2</var>the shared systems. The methodology for billing may include the use of interagency <br/>
<a id="pl.11.3"></a><var>11.3</var>agreements, or other means as allowed by law.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.4"></a><var>11.4</var>    (c) A state agency that has an information and telecommunications technology <br/>
<a id="pl.11.5"></a><var>11.5</var>project with a total expected project cost of more than $1,000,000, whether funded as part <br/>
<a id="pl.11.6"></a><var>11.6</var>of the biennial budget or by any other means, shall register with the office by submitting <br/>
<a id="pl.11.7"></a><var>11.7</var>basic project startup documentation, as specified by the chief information officer in both <br/>
<a id="pl.11.8"></a><var>11.8</var>format and content, before any project funding is requested or committed and before <br/>
<a id="pl.11.9"></a><var>11.9</var>the project commences. State agency project leaders must demonstrate that the project <br/>
<a id="pl.11.10"></a><var>11.10</var>will be properly managed, provide updates to the project documentation as changes are <br/>
<a id="pl.11.11"></a><var>11.11</var>proposed, and regularly report on the current status of the project on a schedule agreed to <br/>
<a id="pl.11.12"></a><var>11.12</var>with the chief information officer.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.13"></a><var>11.13</var>    (d) The chief information officer shall monitor progress on any active information <br/>
<a id="pl.11.14"></a><var>11.14</var>and telecommunications technology project with a total expected project cost of more than <br/>
<a id="pl.11.15"></a><var>11.15</var>$5,000,000 and report on the performance of the project in comparison with the plans for <br/>
<a id="pl.11.16"></a><var>11.16</var>the project in terms of time, scope, and budget. The chief information officer may conduct <br/>
<a id="pl.11.17"></a><var>11.17</var>an independent project audit of the project. The audit analysis and evaluation of the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.18"></a><var>11.18</var>projects subject to paragraph (c) must be presented to agency executive sponsors, the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.19"></a><var>11.19</var>project governance bodies, and the chief information officer. All reports and responses <br/>
<a id="pl.11.20"></a><var>11.20</var>must become part of the project record.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.21"></a><var>11.21</var>    (e) For any active information and telecommunications technology project with a <br/>
<a id="pl.11.22"></a><var>11.22</var>total expected project cost of more than $10,000,000, the state agency must perform an <br/>
<a id="pl.11.23"></a><var>11.23</var>annual independent audit that conforms to published project audit principles promulgated <br/>
<a id="pl.11.24"></a><var>11.24</var>by the office.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.25"></a><var>11.25</var>    (f) The chief information officer shall report by January 15 of each year to the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.26"></a><var>11.26</var>chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees and divisions with <br/>
<a id="pl.11.27"></a><var>11.27</var>jurisdiction over the office regarding projects the office has reviewed under paragraph (a), <br/>
<a id="pl.11.28"></a><var>11.28</var>clause (2). The report must include the reasons for the determinations made in the review <br/>
<a id="pl.11.29"></a><var>11.29</var>of each project and a description of its current status.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.30"></a><var>11.30</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.16.0"></a><a id="pl.11.31"></a><var>11.31</var>    Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16E.03, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.32"></a><var>11.32</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Definitions.</b> For the purposes of chapter 16E, the following terms <br/>
<a id="pl.11.33"></a><var>11.33</var>have the meanings given them.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.34"></a><var>11.34</var>    (a) "Information and telecommunications technology systems and services" means <br/>
<a id="pl.11.35"></a><var>11.35</var>all computing and telecommunications hardware and software, the activities undertaken <br/>
<a id="pl.12.1"></a><var>12.1</var>to secure that hardware and software, and the activities undertaken to acquire, transport, <br/>
<a id="pl.12.2"></a><var>12.2</var>process, analyze, store, and disseminate information electronically. "Information and <br/>
<a id="pl.12.3"></a><var>12.3</var>telecommunications technology systems and services" includes all proposed expenditures <br/>
<a id="pl.12.4"></a><var>12.4</var>for computing and telecommunications hardware and software, security for that hardware <br/>
<a id="pl.12.5"></a><var>12.5</var>and software, and related consulting or other professional services.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.6"></a><var>12.6</var>    (b) "Information and telecommunications technology project" means an effort to <br/>
<a id="pl.12.7"></a><var>12.7</var>acquire or produce information and telecommunications technology systems and services.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.8"></a><var>12.8</var>    (c) "Telecommunications" means voice, video, and data electronic transmissions <br/>
<a id="pl.12.9"></a><var>12.9</var>transported by wire, wireless, fiber-optic, radio, or other available transport technology.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.10"></a><var>12.10</var>    (d) "Cyber security" means the protection of data and systems in networks connected <br/>
<a id="pl.12.11"></a><var>12.11</var>to the Internet.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.12"></a><var>12.12</var>    (e) "State agency" means an agency in the executive branch of state government and <br/>
<a id="pl.12.13"></a><var>12.13</var>includes the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, but does not include the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.12.14"></a><var>12.14</var>State Colleges and Universities unless specifically provided elsewhere in this chapter.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.15"></a><var>12.15</var>    (f) "Total expected project cost" includes direct staff costs, all supplemental contract <br/>
<a id="pl.12.16"></a><var>12.16</var>staff and vendor costs, and costs of hardware and software development or purchase. <br/>
<a id="pl.12.17"></a><var>12.17</var>Breaking a project into several phases does not affect the cost threshold, which must be <br/>
<a id="pl.12.18"></a><var>12.18</var>computed based on the full cost of all phases.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.19"></a><var>12.19</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.17.0"></a><a id="pl.12.20"></a><var>12.20</var>    Sec. 17. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 16E.04, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.21"></a><var>12.21</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Responsibilities.</b> (a) In addition to other activities prescribed by law, the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.22"></a><var>12.22</var>office shall carry out the duties set out in this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.23"></a><var>12.23</var>    (b) The office shall develop and establish a state information architecture to ensure <br/>
<a id="pl.12.24"></a><var>12.24</var>that state agency development and purchase of information and communications systems, <br/>
<a id="pl.12.25"></a><var>12.25</var>equipment, and services is designed to ensure that individual agency information systems <br/>
<a id="pl.12.26"></a><var>12.26</var>complement and do not needlessly duplicate or conflict with the systems of other agencies. <br/>
<a id="pl.12.27"></a><var>12.27</var>When state agencies have need for the same or similar public data, the chief information <br/>
<a id="pl.12.28"></a><var>12.28</var>officer, in coordination with the affected agencies, shall manage the most efficient and <br/>
<a id="pl.12.29"></a><var>12.29</var>cost-effective method of producing and storing data for or sharing data between those <br/>
<a id="pl.12.30"></a><var>12.30</var>agencies. The development of this information architecture must include the establishment <br/>
<a id="pl.12.31"></a><var>12.31</var>of standards and guidelines to be followed by state agencies. The office shall ensure <br/>
<a id="pl.12.32"></a><var>12.32</var>compliance with the architecture.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.33"></a><var>12.33</var>    (c) The office shall assist state agencies in the planning and management of <br/>
<a id="pl.12.34"></a><var>12.34</var>information systems so that an individual information system reflects and supports the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.35"></a><var>12.35</var>state agency's mission and the state's requirements and functions. The office shall review <br/>
<a id="pl.13.1"></a><var>13.1</var>and approve agency technology plans to ensure consistency with enterprise information <br/>
<a id="pl.13.2"></a><var>13.2</var>and telecommunications technology strategy. By January 15 of each year, the chief <br/>
<a id="pl.13.3"></a><var>13.3</var>information officer must report to the chairs and the ranking minority members of <br/>
<a id="pl.13.4"></a><var>13.4</var>the legislative committees and divisions with jurisdiction over the office regarding the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.5"></a><var>13.5</var>assistance provided under this paragraph. The report must include a listing of agencies <br/>
<a id="pl.13.6"></a><var>13.6</var>that have developed or are developing plans under this paragraph.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.7"></a><var>13.7</var>    (d) The office shall review and approve agency requests for funding for the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.8"></a><var>13.8</var>development or purchase of information systems equipment or software before the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.9"></a><var>13.9</var>requests may be included in the governor's budget.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.10"></a><var>13.10</var>    (e) The office shall review major purchases of information systems equipment to:<br/>
<a id="pl.13.11"></a><var>13.11</var>    (1) ensure that the equipment follows the standards and guidelines of the state <br/>
<a id="pl.13.12"></a><var>13.12</var>information architecture;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.13"></a><var>13.13</var>    (2) ensure the agency's proposed purchase reflects a cost-effective policy regarding <br/>
<a id="pl.13.14"></a><var>13.14</var>volume purchasing; and<br/>
<a id="pl.13.15"></a><var>13.15</var>    (3) ensure that the equipment is consistent with other systems in other state agencies <br/>
<a id="pl.13.16"></a><var>13.16</var>so that data can be shared among agencies, unless the office determines that the agency <br/>
<a id="pl.13.17"></a><var>13.17</var>purchasing the equipment has special needs justifying the inconsistency.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.18"></a><var>13.18</var>    (f) The office shall review the operation of information systems by state agencies <br/>
<a id="pl.13.19"></a><var>13.19</var>and ensure that these systems are operated efficiently and securely and continually meet <br/>
<a id="pl.13.20"></a><var>13.20</var>the standards and guidelines established by the office. The standards and guidelines must <br/>
<a id="pl.13.21"></a><var>13.21</var>emphasize uniformity that is cost-effective for the enterprise, that encourages information <br/>
<a id="pl.13.22"></a><var>13.22</var>interchange, open systems environments, and portability of information whenever <br/>
<a id="pl.13.23"></a><var>13.23</var>practicable and consistent with an agency's authority and chapter 13.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.24"></a><var>13.24</var>    (g) The office shall conduct a comprehensive review at least every three years of <br/>
<a id="pl.13.25"></a><var>13.25</var>the information systems investments that have been made by state agencies and higher <br/>
<a id="pl.13.26"></a><var>13.26</var>education institutions. The review must include recommendations on any information <br/>
<a id="pl.13.27"></a><var>13.27</var>systems applications that could be provided in a more cost-beneficial manner by an outside <br/>
<a id="pl.13.28"></a><var>13.28</var>source. The office must report the results of its review to the legislature and the governor.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.29"></a><var>13.29</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.18.0"></a><a id="pl.13.30"></a><var>13.30</var>    Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 43A.01, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.13.31"></a><var>13.31</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Equitable compensation relationships.</b> It is the policy of this state to <br/>
<a id="pl.13.32"></a><var>13.32</var>attempt to establish equitable compensation relationships between female-dominated, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.33"></a><var>13.33</var>male-dominated, and balanced classes of employees in the executive branch. <br/>
<a id="pl.13.34"></a><var>13.34</var>Compensation relationships are equitable within the meaning of this subdivision when the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.35"></a><var>13.35</var>primary consideration in negotiating, establishing, recommending, and approving total <br/>
<a id="pl.14.1"></a><var>14.1</var>compensation is comparability of the value of the work in relationship to other positions in <br/>
<a id="pl.14.2"></a><var>14.2</var>the executive branch. A recognized system for classification analysis and its concurrent <br/>
<a id="pl.14.3"></a><var>14.3</var>point allocation system must be used in order to attain compensation equity. Classification <br/>
<a id="pl.14.4"></a><var>14.4</var>range maximums must fall within the system's point allocation window. Market-driven <br/>
<a id="pl.14.5"></a><var>14.5</var>forces are recognized as acceptable in order to maintain employee recruitment and <br/>
<a id="pl.14.6"></a><var>14.6</var>retention efforts whenever the compensation rates exceed the allocated points. No contract <br/>
<a id="pl.14.7"></a><var>14.7</var>executed under chapter 179A may modify, waive, or abridge this section and sections <br/>
<a id="pl.14.8"></a><var>14.8</var>43A.07 to 43A.121, 43A.15, and 43A.17 to 43A.21, except to the extent expressly <br/>
<a id="pl.14.9"></a><var>14.9</var>permitted in those sections. Any compensation equity adjustments must be made from <br/>
<a id="pl.14.10"></a><var>14.10</var>agency appropriations. Fifty percent of the compensation governed by this system must be <br/>
<a id="pl.14.11"></a><var>14.11</var>adjusted in fiscal year 2009 and the remaining compensation in fiscal year 2010.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.19.0"></a><a id="pl.14.12"></a><var>14.12</var>    Sec. 19. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 43A.17, subdivision 9, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.13"></a><var>14.13</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Political subdivision</b><b> Compensation limit.</b> (a) The salary and the value <br/>
<a id="pl.14.14"></a><var>14.14</var>of all other forms of compensation of the positions in section 15A.0815 and a person <br/>
<a id="pl.14.15"></a><var>14.15</var>employed by a political subdivision of this state, excluding a school district, or employed <br/>
<a id="pl.14.16"></a><var>14.16</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>422A.03</statute_ref> may not exceed 110 percent of the salary of the governor as set <br/>
<a id="pl.14.17"></a><var>14.17</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>15A.082</statute_ref>, except as provided in this subdivision. For purposes of this <br/>
<a id="pl.14.18"></a><var>14.18</var>subdivision, "political subdivision of this state" includes a statutory or home rule charter <br/>
<a id="pl.14.19"></a><var>14.19</var>city, county, town, metropolitan or regional agency, or other political subdivision, but <br/>
<a id="pl.14.20"></a><var>14.20</var>does not include a hospital, clinic, or health maintenance organization owned by such a <br/>
<a id="pl.14.21"></a><var>14.21</var>governmental unit.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.22"></a><var>14.22</var>    (b) Beginning in 2006, the limit in paragraph (a) shall be adjusted annually in <br/>
<a id="pl.14.23"></a><var>14.23</var>January. The limit shall equal the limit for the prior year increased by the percentage <br/>
<a id="pl.14.24"></a><var>14.24</var>increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index for all-urban consumers from October of the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.25"></a><var>14.25</var>second prior year to October of the immediately prior year.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.26"></a><var>14.26</var>    (c) Deferred compensation and payroll allocations to purchase an individual annuity <br/>
<a id="pl.14.27"></a><var>14.27</var>contract for an employee are included in determining the employee's salary. Other forms <br/>
<a id="pl.14.28"></a><var>14.28</var>of compensation which shall be included to determine an employee's total compensation <br/>
<a id="pl.14.29"></a><var>14.29</var>are all other direct and indirect items of compensation which are not specifically excluded <br/>
<a id="pl.14.30"></a><var>14.30</var>by this subdivision. Other forms of compensation which shall not be included in a <br/>
<a id="pl.14.31"></a><var>14.31</var>determination of an employee's total compensation for the purposes of this subdivision are:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.32"></a><var>14.32</var>    (1) employee benefits that are also provided for the majority of all other full-time <br/>
<a id="pl.14.33"></a><var>14.33</var>employees of the political subdivision, vacation and sick leave allowances, health and <br/>
<a id="pl.14.34"></a><var>14.34</var>dental insurance, disability insurance, term life insurance, and pension benefits or like <br/>
<a id="pl.15.1"></a><var>15.1</var>benefits the cost of which is borne by the employee or which is not subject to tax as <br/>
<a id="pl.15.2"></a><var>15.2</var>income under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986;<br/>
<a id="pl.15.3"></a><var>15.3</var>    (2) dues paid to organizations that are of a civic, professional, educational, or <br/>
<a id="pl.15.4"></a><var>15.4</var>governmental nature; and<br/>
<a id="pl.15.5"></a><var>15.5</var>    (3) reimbursement for actual expenses incurred by the employee which the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.6"></a><var>15.6</var>governing body determines to be directly related to the performance of job responsibilities, <br/>
<a id="pl.15.7"></a><var>15.7</var>including any relocation expenses paid during the initial year of employment.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.8"></a><var>15.8</var>    The value of other forms of compensation shall be the annual cost to the political <br/>
<a id="pl.15.9"></a><var>15.9</var>subdivision for the provision of the compensation.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.10"></a><var>15.10</var>    (d) The salary of a medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy occupying a position that <br/>
<a id="pl.15.11"></a><var>15.11</var>the governing body of the political subdivision has determined requires an M.D. or D.O. <br/>
<a id="pl.15.12"></a><var>15.12</var>degree is excluded from the limitation in this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.13"></a><var>15.13</var>    (e) The commissioner may increase the limitation in this subdivision for a position <br/>
<a id="pl.15.14"></a><var>15.14</var>that the commissioner has determined requires special expertise necessitating a higher <br/>
<a id="pl.15.15"></a><var>15.15</var>salary to attract or retain a qualified person. The commissioner shall review each <br/>
<a id="pl.15.16"></a><var>15.16</var>proposed increase giving due consideration to salary rates paid to other persons with <br/>
<a id="pl.15.17"></a><var>15.17</var>similar responsibilities in the state and nation. The commissioner may not increase the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.18"></a><var>15.18</var>limitation until the commissioner has presented the proposed increase to the Legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.15.19"></a><var>15.19</var>Coordinating Commission and received the commission's recommendation on it. The <br/>
<a id="pl.15.20"></a><var>15.20</var>recommendation is advisory only. If the commission does not give its recommendation <br/>
<a id="pl.15.21"></a><var>15.21</var>on a proposed increase within 30 days from its receipt of the proposal, the commission <br/>
<a id="pl.15.22"></a><var>15.22</var>is deemed to have made no recommendation. If the commissioner grants or granted an <br/>
<a id="pl.15.23"></a><var>15.23</var>increase under this paragraph, the new limitation shall be adjusted beginning in August <br/>
<a id="pl.15.24"></a><var>15.24</var>2005 and in each subsequent calendar year in January by the percentage increase equal to <br/>
<a id="pl.15.25"></a><var>15.25</var>the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index for all-urban consumers from <br/>
<a id="pl.15.26"></a><var>15.26</var>October of the second prior year to October of the immediately prior year.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.20.0"></a><a id="pl.15.27"></a><var>15.27</var>    Sec. 20. <b>[43A.187] BLOOD DONATION LEAVE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.15.28"></a><var>15.28</var>    A state employee must be granted leave from work with 100 percent of pay to donate <br/>
<a id="pl.15.29"></a><var>15.29</var>blood at a location away from the place of work. The total amount of leave used under this <br/>
<a id="pl.15.30"></a><var>15.30</var>paragraph may not exceed three hours in a 12-month period, and must be determined by <br/>
<a id="pl.15.31"></a><var>15.31</var>the employee. A state employee seeking leave from work under this section must provide <br/>
<a id="pl.15.32"></a><var>15.32</var>14 days' notice to the appointing authority. This leave must not affect the employee's <br/>
<a id="pl.15.33"></a><var>15.33</var>vacation leave, pension, compensatory time, personal vacation days, sick leave, earned <br/>
<a id="pl.15.34"></a><var>15.34</var>overtime accumulation, or cause a loss of seniority. For the purposes of this section, "state <br/>
<a id="pl.15.35"></a><var>15.35</var>employee" does not include an employee of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.21.0"></a><a id="pl.16.1"></a><var>16.1</var>    Sec. 21. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 119A.03, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.2"></a><var>16.2</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>General.</b> The department is under the administrative control of <br/>
<a id="pl.16.3"></a><var>16.3</var>the commissioner. The commissioner is appointed by the governor with the advice and <br/>
<a id="pl.16.4"></a><var>16.4</var>consent of the senate. The commissioner must possess broad knowledge and experience <br/>
<a id="pl.16.5"></a><var>16.5</var>in strengthening children and families. The commissioner has the general powers as <br/>
<a id="pl.16.6"></a><var>16.6</var>provided in section 
         <statute_ref>15.06, subdivision 6</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.16.7"></a><var>16.7</var>    The commissioner's salary must be established according to the procedure in section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.16.8"></a><var>16.8</var>15A.0815
         </statute_ref>, in the same range as that specified for the commissioner of finance. <br/>
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<a id="bill.1.22.0"></a><a id="pl.16.9"></a><var>16.9</var>    Sec. 22. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 124D.385, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.10"></a><var>16.10</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Delegation to nonprofit.</b> The commission may create a private nonprofit <br/>
<a id="pl.16.11"></a><var>16.11</var>corporation that is exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal <br/>
<a id="pl.16.12"></a><var>16.12</var>Revenue Code of 1986. If the commission creates a private nonprofit corporation, the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.13"></a><var>16.13</var>commission must serve as the corporation's board of directors. The private nonprofit <br/>
<a id="pl.16.14"></a><var>16.14</var>corporation is not subject to laws governing state agencies or political subdivisions, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.15"></a><var>16.15</var>except the provisions of chapter 13, the Open Meeting Law under chapter 13D, salary <br/>
<a id="pl.16.16"></a><var>16.16</var>limits under section 15A.0815, subdivision 2, and audits by the legislative auditor under <br/>
<a id="pl.16.17"></a><var>16.17</var>chapter 3 apply. Further provided that the board of directors and the executive director <br/>
<a id="pl.16.18"></a><var>16.18</var>of the nonprofit corporation are each considered an "official" for purposes of section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.16.19"></a><var>16.19</var>10A.071
         </statute_ref>. The commission may delegate any or all of its powers and duties under federal <br/>
<a id="pl.16.20"></a><var>16.20</var>law or under sections 
         <statute_ref>124D.37</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>124D.45</statute_ref> to the corporation if the nonprofit corporation <br/>
<a id="pl.16.21"></a><var>16.21</var>is approved under federal law to administer the National and Community Service Trust <br/>
<a id="pl.16.22"></a><var>16.22</var>Act. The commission may revoke a delegation of powers and duties at any time, and must <br/>
<a id="pl.16.23"></a><var>16.23</var>revoke the delegation if the corporation is no longer approved under federal law as the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.24"></a><var>16.24</var>administrator in the state of Minnesota for the National and Community Service Trust Act. <br/>
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<a id="bill.1.23.0"></a><a id="pl.16.25"></a><var>16.25</var>    Sec. 23. <b>[181.9458] AUTHORIZATION FOR BLOOD DONATION LEAVE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.16.26"></a><var>16.26</var>    An employer may grant paid leave from work to an employee to allow the employee <br/>
<a id="pl.16.27"></a><var>16.27</var>to donate blood.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.24.0"></a><a id="pl.16.28"></a><var>16.28</var>    Sec. 24. Minnesota Statutes 2007 Supplement, section 216C.052, subdivision 2, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.29"></a><var>16.29</var>is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.30"></a><var>16.30</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Administrative issues.</b> (a) The commissioner may select the administrator. <br/>
<a id="pl.16.31"></a><var>16.31</var>The administrator must have at least five years of experience working as a power systems <br/>
<a id="pl.16.32"></a><var>16.32</var>engineer or transmission planner, or in a position dealing with power system reliability <br/>
<a id="pl.16.33"></a><var>16.33</var>issues, and may not have been a party or a participant in a commission energy proceeding <br/>
<a id="pl.17.1"></a><var>17.1</var>for at least one year prior to selection by the commissioner. The commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.17.2"></a><var>17.2</var>oversee and direct the work of the administrator, annually review the expenses of the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.3"></a><var>17.3</var>administrator, and annually approve the budget of the administrator. The administrator <br/>
<a id="pl.17.4"></a><var>17.4</var>may hire staff and may contract for technical expertise in performing duties when existing <br/>
<a id="pl.17.5"></a><var>17.5</var>state resources are required for other state responsibilities or when special expertise is <br/>
<a id="pl.17.6"></a><var>17.6</var>required. The salary of the administrator is governed by section 15A.0815, subdivision 2.<br/>
<a id="pl.17.7"></a><var>17.7</var>    (b) Costs relating to a specific proceeding, analysis, or project are not general <br/>
<a id="pl.17.8"></a><var>17.8</var>administrative costs. For purposes of this section, "energy utility" means public utilities, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.9"></a><var>17.9</var>generation and transmission cooperative electric associations, and municipal power <br/>
<a id="pl.17.10"></a><var>17.10</var>agencies providing natural gas or electric service in the state.<br/>
<a id="pl.17.11"></a><var>17.11</var>    (c) The Department of Commerce shall pay:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.12"></a><var>17.12</var>    (1) the general administrative costs of the administrator, not to exceed $1,000,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.17.13"></a><var>17.13</var>in a fiscal year, and shall assess energy utilities for those administrative costs. These <br/>
<a id="pl.17.14"></a><var>17.14</var>costs must be consistent with the budget approved by the commissioner under paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.17.15"></a><var>17.15</var>(a). The department shall apportion the costs among all energy utilities in proportion to <br/>
<a id="pl.17.16"></a><var>17.16</var>their respective gross operating revenues from sales of gas or electric service within <br/>
<a id="pl.17.17"></a><var>17.17</var>the state during the last calendar year, and shall then render a bill to each utility on a <br/>
<a id="pl.17.18"></a><var>17.18</var>regular basis; and<br/>
<a id="pl.17.19"></a><var>17.19</var>    (2) costs relating to a specific proceeding analysis or project and shall render a bill to <br/>
<a id="pl.17.20"></a><var>17.20</var>the specific energy utility or utilities participating in the proceeding, analysis, or project <br/>
<a id="pl.17.21"></a><var>17.21</var>directly, either at the conclusion of a particular proceeding, analysis, or project, or from <br/>
<a id="pl.17.22"></a><var>17.22</var>time to time during the course of the proceeding, analysis, or project.<br/>
<a id="pl.17.23"></a><var>17.23</var>    (d) For purposes of administrative efficiency, the department shall assess energy <br/>
<a id="pl.17.24"></a><var>17.24</var>utilities and issue bills in accordance with the billing and assessment procedures provided <br/>
<a id="pl.17.25"></a><var>17.25</var>in section 
         <statute_ref>216B.62</statute_ref>, to the extent that these procedures do not conflict with this subdivision. <br/>
<a id="pl.17.26"></a><var>17.26</var>The amount of the bills rendered by the department under paragraph (c) must be paid by <br/>
<a id="pl.17.27"></a><var>17.27</var>the energy utility into an account in the special revenue fund in the state treasury within <br/>
<a id="pl.17.28"></a><var>17.28</var>30 days from the date of billing and is appropriated to the department for the purposes <br/>
<a id="pl.17.29"></a><var>17.29</var>provided in this section. The commission shall approve or approve as modified a rate <br/>
<a id="pl.17.30"></a><var>17.30</var>schedule providing for the automatic adjustment of charges to recover amounts paid by <br/>
<a id="pl.17.31"></a><var>17.31</var>utilities under this section. All amounts assessed under this section are in addition to <br/>
<a id="pl.17.32"></a><var>17.32</var>amounts appropriated to the commission and the department by other law.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.25.0"></a><a id="pl.17.33"></a><var>17.33</var>    Sec. 25. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 309.53, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.34"></a><var>17.34</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Financial statement requirements.</b> The financial statement shall include <br/>
<a id="pl.17.35"></a><var>17.35</var>a balance sheet, statement of income and expense, and statement of functional expenses, <br/>
<a id="pl.18.1"></a><var>18.1</var>shall be consistent with forms furnished by the attorney general, and shall be prepared in <br/>
<a id="pl.18.2"></a><var>18.2</var>accordance with generally accepted accounting principles so as to make a full disclosure <br/>
<a id="pl.18.3"></a><var>18.3</var>of the following, including necessary allocations between each item and the basis of <br/>
<a id="pl.18.4"></a><var>18.4</var>such allocations:<br/>
<a id="pl.18.5"></a><var>18.5</var>    (a) total receipts and total income from all sources;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.6"></a><var>18.6</var>    (b) cost of management and general;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.7"></a><var>18.7</var>    (c) program services;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.8"></a><var>18.8</var>    (d) cost of fund-raising;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.9"></a><var>18.9</var>    (e) cost of public education;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.10"></a><var>18.10</var>    (f) funds or properties transferred out of state, with explanation as to recipient and <br/>
<a id="pl.18.11"></a><var>18.11</var>purpose;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.12"></a><var>18.12</var>    (g) total net amount disbursed or dedicated within this state, broken down into total <br/>
<a id="pl.18.13"></a><var>18.13</var>amounts disbursed or dedicated for each major purpose, charitable or otherwise;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.14"></a><var>18.14</var>    (h) names of professional fund-raisers used during the accounting year and the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.15"></a><var>18.15</var>financial compensation and profit resulting to each professional fund-raiser; and<br/>
<a id="pl.18.16"></a><var>18.16</var>    (i) a list of the five highest paid directors, officers, and employees of the organization <br/>
<a id="pl.18.17"></a><var>18.17</var>and its related organizations, as that term is defined by section 
         <statute_ref>317A.011, subdivision 18</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.18.18"></a><var>18.18</var>that receive total compensation of more than $50,000, together with the total compensation <br/>
<a id="pl.18.19"></a><var>18.19</var>paid to each. Total compensation shall include salaries, fees, bonuses, fringe benefits, <br/>
<a id="pl.18.20"></a><var>18.20</var>severance payments, and deferred compensation paid by the charitable organization and <br/>
<a id="pl.18.21"></a><var>18.21</var>all related organizations as that term is defined by section 
         <statute_ref>317A.011, subdivision 18</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.18.22"></a><var>18.22</var>    Unless otherwise required by this subdivision, the financial statement need not be <br/>
<a id="pl.18.23"></a><var>18.23</var>certified.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.24"></a><var>18.24</var>    A financial statement of a charitable organization which has received total revenue <br/>
<a id="pl.18.25"></a><var>18.25</var>in excess of $350,000 for the 12 months of operation covered by the statement shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.18.26"></a><var>18.26</var>accompanied by an audited financial statement prepared in accordance with generally <br/>
<a id="pl.18.27"></a><var>18.27</var>accepted accounting principles that has been examined by an independent certified public <br/>
<a id="pl.18.28"></a><var>18.28</var>accountant for the purpose of expressing an opinion. In preparing the audit the certified <br/>
<a id="pl.18.29"></a><var>18.29</var>public accountant shall take into consideration capital, endowment or other reserve funds, <br/>
<a id="pl.18.30"></a><var>18.30</var>if any, controlled by the charitable organization. For purposes of calculating the $350,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.18.31"></a><var>18.31</var>total revenue threshold provided by this subdivision, the value of donated food to a <br/>
<a id="pl.18.32"></a><var>18.32</var>nonprofit food shelf may not be included if the food is donated for subsequent distribution <br/>
<a id="pl.18.33"></a><var>18.33</var>at no charge, and not for resale.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.34"></a><var>18.34</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment <br/>
<a id="pl.18.35"></a><var>18.35</var>and applies to any financial statement that is required to be filed under this section after <br/>
<a id="pl.18.36"></a><var>18.36</var>May 14, 2008.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.26.0"></a><a id="pl.19.1"></a><var>19.1</var>    Sec. 26. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 349A.02, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.2"></a><var>19.2</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Director.</b> A State Lottery is established under the supervision and <br/>
<a id="pl.19.3"></a><var>19.3</var>control of a director. The director of the State Lottery shall be appointed by the governor <br/>
<a id="pl.19.4"></a><var>19.4</var>with the advice and consent of the senate. The director serves in the unclassified service at <br/>
<a id="pl.19.5"></a><var>19.5</var>the pleasure of the governor. The annual salary rate authorized for the director is equal to <br/>
<a id="pl.19.6"></a><var>19.6</var>95 percent of the salary rate prescribed for the governor.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.27.0"></a><a id="pl.19.7"></a><var>19.7</var>    Sec. 27. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 480B.01, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.8"></a><var>19.8</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Judicial vacancies.</b> If a judge of the Supreme Court; Court of <br/>
<a id="pl.19.9"></a><var>19.9</var>Appeals; district court; or Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals dies, resigns, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.10"></a><var>19.10</var>retires, or is removed during the judge's term of office, or if a new district or Workers' <br/>
<a id="pl.19.11"></a><var>19.11</var>Compensation Court of Appeals judgeship is created, the resulting vacancy must be filled <br/>
<a id="pl.19.12"></a><var>19.12</var>by the governor as provided in this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.28.0"></a><a id="pl.19.13"></a><var>19.13</var>    Sec. 28. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 480B.01, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.14"></a><var>19.14</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Temporary ineligibility for vacancy.</b> Members of the commission who <br/>
<a id="pl.19.15"></a><var>19.15</var>would otherwise be eligible to hold judicial office may not be considered or appointed to <br/>
<a id="pl.19.16"></a><var>19.16</var>fill a district court judicial vacancy while they are members of the commission or for one <br/>
<a id="pl.19.17"></a><var>19.17</var>year following the end of their membership on the commission.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.29.0"></a><a id="pl.19.18"></a><var>19.18</var>    Sec. 29. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 480B.01, subdivision 10, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.19"></a><var>19.19</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Notice to the public.</b> Upon receiving notice from the governor that a <br/>
<a id="pl.19.20"></a><var>19.20</var>judicial vacancy has occurred or will occur on a specified date, the chair shall provide <br/>
<a id="pl.19.21"></a><var>19.21</var>notice of the following information:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.22"></a><var>19.22</var>    (1) the office that is or will be vacant;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.23"></a><var>19.23</var>    (2) that applications from qualified persons or on behalf of qualified persons are <br/>
<a id="pl.19.24"></a><var>19.24</var>being accepted by the commission;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.25"></a><var>19.25</var>    (3) that application forms may be obtained from the governor or the commission <br/>
<a id="pl.19.26"></a><var>19.26</var>at a named address; and<br/>
<a id="pl.19.27"></a><var>19.27</var>    (4) that application forms must be returned to the commission by a named date.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.28"></a><var>19.28</var>    For a district court vacancy, the notice must be made available to attorney <br/>
<a id="pl.19.29"></a><var>19.29</var>associations in the judicial district where the vacancy has occurred or will occur and to at <br/>
<a id="pl.19.30"></a><var>19.30</var>least one newspaper of general circulation in each county in the district. For a Workers' <br/>
<a id="pl.19.31"></a><var>19.31</var>Compensation Court of Appeals vacancy on the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, or <br/>
<a id="pl.19.32"></a><var>19.32</var>Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals, the notice must be given to state attorney <br/>
<a id="pl.19.33"></a><var>19.33</var>associations and all forms of the public media.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.30.0"></a><a id="pl.20.1"></a><var>20.1</var>    Sec. 30. Laws 2005, First Special Session chapter 1, article 4, section 121, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.20.2"></a><var>20.2</var>4, as amended by Laws 2007, chapter 29, section 1, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.20.3"></a><var>20.3</var>    Subd. 4.  <b>Duties.</b> The commission shall have the following duties: <br/>
<a id="pl.20.4"></a><var>20.4</var>    (1) to present to the governor and legislature a plan for grants to pay for capital <br/>
<a id="pl.20.5"></a><var>20.5</var>improvements on Minnesota's historic public and private buildings, to be known as <br/>
<a id="pl.20.6"></a><var>20.6</var>sesquicentennial grants; <br/>
<a id="pl.20.7"></a><var>20.7</var>    (2) to seek funding for activities to celebrate the 150th anniversary of statehood, and <br/>
<a id="pl.20.8"></a><var>20.8</var>to form partnerships with private parties to further this mission; <br/>
<a id="pl.20.9"></a><var>20.9</var>    (3) to present an annual report to the governor and legislature outlining progress <br/>
<a id="pl.20.10"></a><var>20.10</var>made towards the celebration of the sesquicentennial; and <br/>
<a id="pl.20.11"></a><var>20.11</var>    (4) to encourage all activities celebrating the sesquicentennial to be as energy <br/>
<a id="pl.20.12"></a><var>20.12</var>efficient as practicable; and<br/>
<a id="pl.20.13"></a><var>20.13</var>    (5) to use the results of the Sesquicentennial Plan for Our Future project to help <br/>
<a id="pl.20.14"></a><var>20.14</var>provide feedback on the  selection and use of Minnesota Milestones goals and indicators.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.15"></a><var>20.15</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.31.0"></a><a id="pl.20.16"></a><var>20.16</var>    Sec. 31. <b>WORKING GROUP FOR MINNESOTA MILESTONES PROCESS </b><br/>
<a id="pl.20.17"></a><var>20.17</var><b>AND INDICATORS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.20.18"></a><var>20.18</var>    By June 1, 2008, the commissioner of finance shall convene a working group of <br/>
<a id="pl.20.19"></a><var>20.19</var>state agency staff, legislative staff, and other interested parties to assist in the preparation <br/>
<a id="pl.20.20"></a><var>20.20</var>of recommendations for the Minnesota Milestones report required under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.20.21"></a><var>20.21</var>Statutes, section 16A.10, subdivision 1c. The working group shall consider collaborative <br/>
<a id="pl.20.22"></a><var>20.22</var>opportunities with community organizations and higher education institutions. The <br/>
<a id="pl.20.23"></a><var>20.23</var>working group expires 30 days after the commissioner has submitted recommendations <br/>
<a id="pl.20.24"></a><var>20.24</var>required under Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.10, subdivision 1c.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.25"></a><var>20.25</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.32.0"></a><a id="pl.20.26"></a><var>20.26</var>    Sec. 32. <b>WORKERS MEMORIAL; APPROPRIATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.20.27"></a><var>20.27</var>    $65,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of administration <br/>
<a id="pl.20.28"></a><var>20.28</var>to design and construct a workers memorial on the Capitol grounds in St. Paul. This <br/>
<a id="pl.20.29"></a><var>20.29</var>appropriation is added to the appropriation in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 12, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.30"></a><var>20.30</var>subdivision 4.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.31"></a><var>20.31</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.33.0"></a><a id="pl.20.32"></a><var>20.32</var>    Sec. 33. <b>HUBERT H. HUMPHREY MEMORIAL; APPROPRIATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.21.1"></a><var>21.1</var>    $60,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the Capitol Area Architectural <br/>
<a id="pl.21.2"></a><var>21.2</var>and Planning Board to design and construct a memorial to Hubert H. Humphrey in the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.3"></a><var>21.3</var>Capitol area. This appropriation is added to the appropriations for the same purpose in <br/>
<a id="pl.21.4"></a><var>21.4</var>Laws 1993, chapter 192, section 16; and Laws 1999, chapter 250, article 1, section 13, <br/>
<a id="pl.21.5"></a><var>21.5</var>and is available until expended.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.6"></a><var>21.6</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.34.0"></a><a id="pl.21.7"></a><var>21.7</var>    Sec. 34. <b> REPEALER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.21.8"></a><var>21.8</var>Minnesota Statutes 2006, sections 15A.0815, subdivisions 3 and 4; 16B.281, <br/>
<a id="pl.21.9"></a><var>21.9</var>subdivisions 2, 4, and 5; and 16B.285, are repealed.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.2.1.0"></a><a id="pl.21.12"></a><var>21.12</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 240.24, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.13"></a><var>21.13</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Exception.</b> Notwithstanding subdivision 1, the commission by rule shall <br/>
<a id="pl.21.14"></a><var>21.14</var>allow the use of: (1) topical external applications that do not contain anesthetics or <br/>
<a id="pl.21.15"></a><var>21.15</var>steroids; (2) food additives; (3) Furosemide or other pulmonary hemostatic agents if the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.16"></a><var>21.16</var>agents are administered under the visual supervision of the veterinarian or a designee of the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.17"></a><var>21.17</var>veterinarian employed by the commission; and (4) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, <br/>
<a id="pl.21.18"></a><var>21.18</var>provided that the test sample does not contain more than five micrograms of the substance <br/>
<a id="pl.21.19"></a><var>21.19</var>or metabolites thereof per milliliter of blood plasma; and (5) medications and their <br/>
<a id="pl.21.20"></a><var>21.20</var>metabolites, provided their use thereof does not exceed regulatory threshold concentrations <br/>
<a id="pl.21.21"></a><var>21.21</var>set by rule by the commission. For purposes of this clause, "test sample" means any bodily <br/>
<a id="pl.21.22"></a><var>21.22</var>substance including blood, urine, saliva, or other substance as directed by the commission, <br/>
<a id="pl.21.23"></a><var>21.23</var>taken from a horse under the supervision of the commission veterinarian and in such <br/>
<a id="pl.21.24"></a><var>21.24</var>manner as prescribed by the commission for the purpose of analysis.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.2.0"></a><a id="pl.21.25"></a><var>21.25</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 609.75, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.26"></a><var>21.26</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Gambling device.</b> A gambling device is a contrivance the purpose of <br/>
<a id="pl.21.27"></a><var>21.27</var>which is that for a consideration affords the a player is afforded an opportunity to obtain <br/>
<a id="pl.21.28"></a><var>21.28</var>something of value, other than free plays, automatically from the machine or otherwise, <br/>
<a id="pl.21.29"></a><var>21.29</var>the award of which is determined principally by chance, whether or not the contrivance is <br/>
<a id="pl.21.30"></a><var>21.30</var>actually played. "Gambling device" also includes a video game of chance, as defined in <br/>
<a id="pl.21.31"></a><var>21.31</var>subdivision 8.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.32"></a><var>21.32</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.3.0"></a><a id="pl.22.1"></a><var>22.1</var>    Sec. 3. <b> REPEALER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.22.2"></a><var>22.2</var>Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 349.40, is repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.3"></a><var>22.3</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.3.1.0"></a><a id="pl.22.6"></a><var>22.6</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 10A.27, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.7"></a><var>22.7</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Contribution limits.</b> (a) Except as provided in subdivision 2, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.8"></a><var>22.8</var>a candidate must not permit the candidate's principal campaign committee to accept <br/>
<a id="pl.22.9"></a><var>22.9</var>aggregate contributions made or delivered by any individual, political committee, or <br/>
<a id="pl.22.10"></a><var>22.10</var>political fund in excess of the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.11"></a><var>22.11</var>    (1) to candidates for governor and lieutenant governor running together, $2,000 in <br/>
<a id="pl.22.12"></a><var>22.12</var>an election year for the office sought and $500 in other years;<br/>
<a id="pl.22.13"></a><var>22.13</var>    (2) to a candidate for attorney general, $1,000 in an election year for the office <br/>
<a id="pl.22.14"></a><var>22.14</var>sought and $200 in other years;<br/>
<a id="pl.22.15"></a><var>22.15</var>    (3) to a candidate for the office of secretary of state or state auditor, $500 in an <br/>
<a id="pl.22.16"></a><var>22.16</var>election year for the office sought and $100 in other years;<br/>
<a id="pl.22.17"></a><var>22.17</var>    (4) to a candidate for state senator, $500 in an election year for the office sought and <br/>
<a id="pl.22.18"></a><var>22.18</var>$100 in other years; and<br/>
<a id="pl.22.19"></a><var>22.19</var>    (5) to a candidate for state representative, $500 in an election year for the office <br/>
<a id="pl.22.20"></a><var>22.20</var>sought and $100 in the other year; and<br/>
<a id="pl.22.21"></a><var>22.21</var>    (6) to a candidate for judicial office, $1,000 in an election year for the office sought <br/>
<a id="pl.22.22"></a><var>22.22</var>and $200 in other years.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.23"></a><var>22.23</var>    (b) The following deliveries are not subject to the bundling limitation in this <br/>
<a id="pl.22.24"></a><var>22.24</var>subdivision:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.25"></a><var>22.25</var>    (1) delivery of contributions collected by a member of the candidate's principal <br/>
<a id="pl.22.26"></a><var>22.26</var>campaign committee, such as a block worker or a volunteer who hosts a fund-raising <br/>
<a id="pl.22.27"></a><var>22.27</var>event, to the committee's treasurer; and<br/>
<a id="pl.22.28"></a><var>22.28</var>    (2) a delivery made by an individual on behalf of the individual's spouse.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.29"></a><var>22.29</var>    (c) A lobbyist, political committee, political party unit, or political fund must not <br/>
<a id="pl.22.30"></a><var>22.30</var>make a contribution a candidate is prohibited from accepting.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.31"></a><var>22.31</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.2.0"></a><a id="pl.23.1"></a><var>23.1</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 203B.227, as added by Laws 2008, chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.23.2"></a><var>23.2</var>190, section 9, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.3"></a><var>23.3</var><b>203B.227 WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT. </b><br/>
<a id="pl.23.4"></a><var>23.4</var>    An eligible A voter who will be outside the territorial limits of the United States <br/>
<a id="pl.23.5"></a><var>23.5</var>during the 180 days prior to the state general election described in section 203B.16 may <br/>
<a id="pl.23.6"></a><var>23.6</var>use a state write-in absentee ballot or the federal write-in absentee ballot to vote in any <br/>
<a id="pl.23.7"></a><var>23.7</var>federal, state, or local election. In a state or local election, a vote for a political party <br/>
<a id="pl.23.8"></a><var>23.8</var>without specifying the name of a candidate must not be counted.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.9"></a><var>23.9</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective for elections held after June 1, 2008.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.3.0"></a><a id="pl.23.10"></a><var>23.10</var>    Sec. 3. Laws 2007, chapter 148, article 1, section 7, is amended to read:<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.23.11"></a><var>23.11</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 7. <b>SECRETARY OF STATE</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$ </b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>9,019,000 </b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$ </b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>6,497,000 </b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.23.12"></a><var>23.12</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Appropriations by Fund <br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.23.13"></a><var>23.13</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom">2008 <br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom">2009 <br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.23.14"></a><var>23.14</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">General <br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">6,175,000 <br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">6,497,000 <br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.23.15"></a><var>23.15</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Special Revenue <br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">2,844,000 <br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.23.16"></a><var>23.16</var>(a) $310,000 of this appropriation must be <br/>
<a id="pl.23.17"></a><var>23.17</var>transferred to the Help America Vote Act <br/>
<a id="pl.23.18"></a><var>23.18</var>account and is designated as a portion of the <br/>
<a id="pl.23.19"></a><var>23.19</var>match required by section 253(b)(5) of the <br/>
<a id="pl.23.20"></a><var>23.20</var>Help America Vote Act. <br/>
<a id="pl.23.21"></a><var>23.21</var>(b) $2,844,000 the first year is appropriated <br/>
<a id="pl.23.22"></a><var>23.22</var>from the Help America Vote Act account for <br/>
<a id="pl.23.23"></a><var>23.23</var>the purposes and uses authorized by federal <br/>
<a id="pl.23.24"></a><var>23.24</var>law. This appropriation is available until <br/>
<a id="pl.23.25"></a><var>23.25</var>June 30, 2009. <br/>
<a id="pl.23.26"></a><var>23.26</var>(c) Notwithstanding Laws 2005, chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.23.27"></a><var>23.27</var>162, section 34, subdivision 7, any balance <br/>
<a id="pl.23.28"></a><var>23.28</var>remaining in the Help America Vote Act <br/>
<a id="pl.23.29"></a><var>23.29</var>account after previous appropriations and the <br/>
<a id="pl.23.30"></a><var>23.30</var>appropriations in this section is appropriated <br/>
<a id="pl.23.31"></a><var>23.31</var>to the secretary of state for the purposes of <br/>
<a id="pl.23.32"></a><var>23.32</var>the account. This appropriation is available <br/>
<a id="pl.23.33"></a><var>23.33</var>until June 30, 2011.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.1"></a><var>24.1</var>(d) The amount necessary to meet federal <br/>
<a id="pl.24.2"></a><var>24.2</var>requirements for interest payments and the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.3"></a><var>24.3</var>additional match for the Help America Vote <br/>
<a id="pl.24.4"></a><var>24.4</var>Act account is transferred from the general <br/>
<a id="pl.24.5"></a><var>24.5</var>fund appropriation to the Help America Vote <br/>
<a id="pl.24.6"></a><var>24.6</var>Act account.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.7"></a><var>24.7</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>