<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>and administrative expenses of state government; regulating state and local <br/>
<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>government operations; establishing a statewide electronic licensing system; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>requiring reports; appropriating money;amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>sections 5.12, subdivision 1; 5.29; 5.32; 5A.03; 10A.31, subdivision 4; 16A.133, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>subdivision 1; 16B.24, subdivision 5; 43A.49; 45.24; 270C.63, subdivision 13; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>302A.821; 303.14; 303.16, subdivision 4; 308A.995; 308B.121, subdivisions 1, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>2; 317A.823; 321.0206; 321.0210; 321.0810; 322B.960; 323A.1003; 333.055; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>336A.04, subdivision 3; 336A.09, subdivision 2; 359.01, subdivision 3; 469.175, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>subdivisions 1, 6; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters <br/>
<a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var>5; 16E; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 240A.08.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>May 13, 2009<br/>
<a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var>The Honorable James P. Metzen<br/>
<a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>President of the Senate<br/>
<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>The Honorable Margaret Anderson Kelliher<br/>
<a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>Speaker of the House of Representatives<br/>
<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>We, the undersigned conferees for S.F. No. 2082 report that we have agreed upon <br/>
<a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var>the items in dispute and recommend as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var>That the House recede from its amendments and that S.F. No. 2082 be further <br/>
<a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var>amended as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var>Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.1.1.0"></a><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.1.26"></a><var>1.26</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="7" valign="bottom">Section 1. <b>SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS.</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.1.27"></a><var>1.27</var>    The amounts shown in this section summarize direct appropriations, by fund, made <br/>
<a id="pl.1.28"></a><var>1.28</var>in this article.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.6"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<col width="2.6"/>
<col width="11.799999999999999"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.1.29"></a><var>1.29</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>2010</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>2011</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>Total</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.1.30"></a><var>1.30</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">General<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"> 315,558,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"> 316,352,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">$<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">631,910,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.1"></a><var>2.1</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Health Care Access<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">1,939,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">1,927,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">3,866,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.2"></a><var>2.2</var><br/>
<a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">State Government Special <br/>
Revenue<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">2,227,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">2,227,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">4,454,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Environmental<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">448,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">448,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">896,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Remediation<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">250,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">250,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">500,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Special Revenue<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">4,089,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">3,839,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">7,928,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var><br/>
<a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Highway User Tax <br/>
Distribution<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">2,183,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">2,183,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">4,366,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Workers' Compensation<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">7,350,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">7,350,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">14,700,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Lottery Prize Fund<br/>
</td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="right">225,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="right">225,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="right">450,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"><b>Total</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b> 334,269,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b> 334,801,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>669,070,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><br/>
<a id="bill.1.2.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="7" valign="bottom">Sec. 2. <b>STATE GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS.</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var>    The sums shown in the columns marked "appropriations" are appropriated to the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var>agencies and for the purposes specified in this article. The appropriations are from the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var>general fund, or another named fund, and are available for the fiscal years indicated <br/>
<a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var>for each purpose. The figures "2010" and "2011" used in this article mean that the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var>appropriations listed under them are available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010, or <br/>
<a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var>June 30, 2011, respectively. "The first year" is fiscal year 2010. "The second year" is fiscal <br/>
<a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var>year 2011. "The biennium" is fiscal years 2010 and 2011. <br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" colspan="4" valign="bottom"><b>APPROPRIATIONS</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" colspan="4" valign="bottom"><b>Available for the Year</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" colspan="4" valign="bottom"><b>Ending June 30</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>2010</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>2011</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><br/>
<a id="bill.1.3.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 3. <b>LEGISLATURE</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>67,811,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>67,785,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subdivision 1.<b>Total Appropriation</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>67,811,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>67,785,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="95px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="center">2010<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">2011<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var><br/>
</td>
<td>General<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">67,633,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">67,607,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Health Care Access<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">178,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">178,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var>The amounts that may be spent for each <br/>
<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var>purpose are specified in the following <br/>
<a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var>subdivisions.<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.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subd. 2.<b>Senate</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"><b>22,269,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"><b>22,269,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subd. 3.<b>House of Representatives</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"><b>29,940,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"><b>29,940,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subd. 4.<b>Legislative Coordinating Commission</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"><b>15,602,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"><b>15,576,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">General<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">15,424,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">15,398,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Health Care Access <br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">178,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">178,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>(a) $5,657,000 the first year and $5,657,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var>the second year are for the Office of the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>Revisor of Statutes.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>(b) $1,379,000 the first year and $1,379,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>the second year are for the Legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>Reference Library.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var>(c) $5,833,000 the first year and $5,833,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var>the second year are for the Office of the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>Legislative Auditor.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>(d) $10,000 the first year is for purposes <br/>
<a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>of the legislators' forum, through which <br/>
<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>Minnesota legislators meet with counterparts <br/>
<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>from South Dakota, North Dakota, and <br/>
<a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>Manitoba to discuss issues of mutual <br/>
<a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var>concern. This appropriation is available until <br/>
<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>June 30, 2011.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.4.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var><br/>
<a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 4. <b>GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT </b><br/>
<b>GOVERNOR</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b> 3,590,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b> 3,590,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>(a) This appropriation is to fund the Office <br/>
<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor. <br/>
<a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var>$19,000 the first year and $19,000 the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var>second year are for necessary expenses in <br/>
<a id="pl.4.1"></a><var>4.1</var>the normal performance of the governor's <br/>
<a id="pl.4.2"></a><var>4.2</var>and lieutenant governor's duties for which no <br/>
<a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var>other reimbursement is provided.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var>(b) By September 1 of each year, the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var>commissioner of finance shall report to the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var>chairs and ranking minority members of the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>senate State Government Budget Division <br/>
<a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var>and the house of representatives State <br/>
<a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>Government Finance Division any personnel <br/>
<a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var>costs incurred by the Office of the Governor <br/>
<a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var>and Lieutenant Governor that were supported <br/>
<a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var>by appropriations to other agencies during <br/>
<a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>the previous fiscal year. The Office of the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var>Governor shall inform the chairs and ranking <br/>
<a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>minority members of the divisions before <br/>
<a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>initiating any interagency agreements.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>(c) During the biennium ending June 30, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var>2011, the Office of the Governor may not <br/>
<a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>receive payments of more than $702,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var>each fiscal year from other executive <br/>
<a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var>agencies under Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var>15.53, to support personnel costs incurred <br/>
<a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>by the office. Payments received under this <br/>
<a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var>paragraph must be deposited in a special <br/>
<a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var>revenue account. Money in the account is <br/>
<a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var>appropriated to the Office of the Governor. <br/>
<a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>The authority in this paragraph supersedes <br/>
<a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var>other law enacted in 2009 that limits the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.29"></a><var>4.29</var>ability of the office to enter into agreements <br/>
<a id="pl.4.30"></a><var>4.30</var>relating to personnel costs with other <br/>
<a id="pl.4.31"></a><var>4.31</var>executive branch agencies or prevents the use <br/>
<a id="pl.4.32"></a><var>4.32</var>of appropriations made to other agencies for <br/>
<a id="pl.4.33"></a><var>4.33</var>agreements with the office under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.4.34"></a><var>4.34</var>Statutes, section 15.53.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.5.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.4.35"></a><var>4.35</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 5. <b>STATE AUDITOR</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b> 9,858,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>9,178,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var>$680,000 the first year is for additional audit <br/>
<a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var>activities under the American Recovery <br/>
<a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var>and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This <br/>
<a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var>appropriation remains available through June <br/>
<a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var>30, 2011.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var>$1,000,000 of the balance in the tax <br/>
<a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var>increment financing enforcement account <br/>
<a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var>established in Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var>469.177, subdivision 11, is canceled to the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var>general fund on July 1, 2009. This is a <br/>
<a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var>onetime cancellation.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.6.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.5.12"></a><var>5.12</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 6. <b>ATTORNEY GENERAL</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>25,380,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>25,380,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.5.13"></a><var>5.13</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.5.14"></a><var>5.14</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom">2010<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom">2011<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.5.15"></a><var>5.15</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">General<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">23,158,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">23,158,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.5.16"></a><var>5.16</var><br/>
<a id="pl.5.17"></a><var>5.17</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">State Government <br/>
Special Revenue<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">1,827,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">1,827,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.5.18"></a><var>5.18</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Environmental<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">145,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">145,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.5.19"></a><var>5.19</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Remediation<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">250,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">250,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><br/>
<a id="bill.1.7.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.5.20"></a><var>5.20</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 7. <b>SECRETARY OF STATE</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b> 5,910,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>5,909,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.5.21"></a><var>5.21</var>Any funds available in the account <br/>
<a id="pl.5.22"></a><var>5.22</var>established in Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.5.23"></a><var>5.23</var>5.30, pursuant to the Help America Vote Act, <br/>
<a id="pl.5.24"></a><var>5.24</var>are appropriated for the purposes and uses <br/>
<a id="pl.5.25"></a><var>5.25</var>authorized by federal law.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.8.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.5.26"></a><var>5.26</var><br/>
<a id="pl.5.27"></a><var>5.27</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 8. <b>CAMPAIGN FINANCE AND PUBLIC </b><br/>
<b>DISCLOSURE BOARD</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>748,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>748,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><br/>
<a id="bill.1.9.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.5.28"></a><var>5.28</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 9. <b>INVESTMENT BOARD</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>151,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>151,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><br/>
<a id="bill.1.10.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.1"></a><var>6.1</var><br/>
<a id="pl.6.2"></a><var>6.2</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 10. <b>OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE </b><br/>
<b>TECHNOLOGY</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>5,758,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>5,758,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.6.3"></a><var>6.3</var>$4,263,000 the first year and $4,263,000 the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.4"></a><var>6.4</var>second year are for information technology <br/>
<a id="pl.6.5"></a><var>6.5</var>security. The chief information officer, <br/>
<a id="pl.6.6"></a><var>6.6</var>in consultation with the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.6.7"></a><var>6.7</var>finance, shall develop a cost recovery plan <br/>
<a id="pl.6.8"></a><var>6.8</var>for the 2012-2013 biennium to bill certain <br/>
<a id="pl.6.9"></a><var>6.9</var>state agencies, constitutional officers, and <br/>
<a id="pl.6.10"></a><var>6.10</var>other state and local government entities for <br/>
<a id="pl.6.11"></a><var>6.11</var>the cost of information technology security. <br/>
<a id="pl.6.12"></a><var>6.12</var>By March 15, 2010, the chief information <br/>
<a id="pl.6.13"></a><var>6.13</var>officer shall report the plan and the potential <br/>
<a id="pl.6.14"></a><var>6.14</var>for rates to be charged to agencies to the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.15"></a><var>6.15</var>chairs and ranking minority members of <br/>
<a id="pl.6.16"></a><var>6.16</var>the legislative committee divisions with <br/>
<a id="pl.6.17"></a><var>6.17</var>jurisdiction over the budget for the office.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.18"></a><var>6.18</var>The requirements imposed on the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.19"></a><var>6.19</var>commissioner of finance and the chief <br/>
<a id="pl.6.20"></a><var>6.20</var>information officer under Laws 2007, chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.6.21"></a><var>6.21</var>148, article 1, section 10, paragraph (e), <br/>
<a id="pl.6.22"></a><var>6.22</var>regarding the determination of the savings <br/>
<a id="pl.6.23"></a><var>6.23</var>attributable to the electronic licensing <br/>
<a id="pl.6.24"></a><var>6.24</var>system and information technology security <br/>
<a id="pl.6.25"></a><var>6.25</var>improvements are inoperative.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.11.0"></a><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.6.26"></a><var>6.26</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 11. <b>ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>7,655,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>7,525,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.27"></a><var>6.27</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.28"></a><var>6.28</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom">2010<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom">2011<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.29"></a><var>6.29</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">General<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">405,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">275,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.30"></a><var>6.30</var><br/>
<a id="pl.6.31"></a><var>6.31</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Workers' <br/>
Compensation<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">7,250,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">7,250,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.7.1"></a><var>7.1</var>$130,000 in the first year is for the cost <br/>
<a id="pl.7.2"></a><var>7.2</var>of considering complaints filed under <br/>
<a id="pl.7.3"></a><var>7.3</var>Minnesota Statutes, section 211B.32. Until <br/>
<a id="pl.7.4"></a><var>7.4</var>June 30, 2011, the chief administrative <br/>
<a id="pl.7.5"></a><var>7.5</var>law judge may not make any assessment <br/>
<a id="pl.7.6"></a><var>7.6</var>against a county or counties under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.7.7"></a><var>7.7</var>Statutes, section 211B.37. Any amount of <br/>
<a id="pl.7.8"></a><var>7.8</var>this appropriation that remains unspent at <br/>
<a id="pl.7.9"></a><var>7.9</var>the end of the biennium must be canceled <br/>
<a id="pl.7.10"></a><var>7.10</var>to the general account of the state elections <br/>
<a id="pl.7.11"></a><var>7.11</var>campaign fund. The base for fiscal year 2012 <br/>
<a id="pl.7.12"></a><var>7.12</var>is $130,000, to be available for the biennium, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.13"></a><var>7.13</var>under the same terms.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.12.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.14"></a><var>7.14</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 12. <b>ADMINISTRATION</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.15"></a><var>7.15</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subdivision 1.<b>Total Appropriation</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>19,973,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>19,617,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.16"></a><var>7.16</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.17"></a><var>7.17</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom">2010<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom">2011<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.18"></a><var>7.18</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">General<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">19,723,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">19,617,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.19"></a><var>7.19</var><br/>
<a id="pl.7.20"></a><var>7.20</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Special Revenue <br/>
Fund<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">250,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">0<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.7.21"></a><var>7.21</var>The amounts that may be spent for each <br/>
<a id="pl.7.22"></a><var>7.22</var>purpose are specified in the following <br/>
<a id="pl.7.23"></a><var>7.23</var>subdivisions.<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.7.24"></a><var>7.24</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 2.<b>Government and Citizen Services</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">18,097,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">17,766,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.25"></a><var>7.25</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.26"></a><var>7.26</var><br/>
</td>
<td>General<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">17,847,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">17,766,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.27"></a><var>7.27</var><br/>
<a id="pl.7.28"></a><var>7.28</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Special Revenue <br/>
Fund<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">250,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">0<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.7.29"></a><var>7.29</var>(a) $802,000 the first year and $802,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.7.30"></a><var>7.30</var>the second year are for the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.7.31"></a><var>7.31</var>Geospatial Information Office. Of the total <br/>
<a id="pl.8.1"></a><var>8.1</var>appropriation, $10,000 per year is intended <br/>
<a id="pl.8.2"></a><var>8.2</var>for preparation of township acreage data in <br/>
<a id="pl.8.3"></a><var>8.3</var>Laws 2008, chapter 366, article 17, section <br/>
<a id="pl.8.4"></a><var>8.4</var>7, subdivision 3.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.5"></a><var>8.5</var>(b) $74,000 the first year and $74,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.8.6"></a><var>8.6</var>the second year are for the Council on <br/>
<a id="pl.8.7"></a><var>8.7</var>Developmental Disabilities.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.8"></a><var>8.8</var>(c) $127,000 the first year and $127,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.8.9"></a><var>8.9</var>the second year are for transfer to the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.10"></a><var>8.10</var>commissioner of human services for a grant <br/>
<a id="pl.8.11"></a><var>8.11</var>to the Council on Developmental Disabilities <br/>
<a id="pl.8.12"></a><var>8.12</var>for the purpose of establishing a statewide <br/>
<a id="pl.8.13"></a><var>8.13</var>self-advocacy network for persons with <br/>
<a id="pl.8.14"></a><var>8.14</var>intellectual and developmental disabilities <br/>
<a id="pl.8.15"></a><var>8.15</var>(ID/DD). The self-advocacy network shall: <br/>
<a id="pl.8.16"></a><var>8.16</var>(1) ensure that persons with ID/DD are <br/>
<a id="pl.8.17"></a><var>8.17</var>informed of their rights in employment, <br/>
<a id="pl.8.18"></a><var>8.18</var>housing, transportation, voting, government <br/>
<a id="pl.8.19"></a><var>8.19</var>policy, and other issues pertinent to the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.20"></a><var>8.20</var>ID/DD community; (2) provide public <br/>
<a id="pl.8.21"></a><var>8.21</var>education and awareness of the civil and <br/>
<a id="pl.8.22"></a><var>8.22</var>human rights issues persons with ID/DD <br/>
<a id="pl.8.23"></a><var>8.23</var>face; (3) provide funds, technical assistance, <br/>
<a id="pl.8.24"></a><var>8.24</var>and other resources for self-advocacy groups <br/>
<a id="pl.8.25"></a><var>8.25</var>across the state; and (4) organize systems of <br/>
<a id="pl.8.26"></a><var>8.26</var>communications to facilitate an exchange of <br/>
<a id="pl.8.27"></a><var>8.27</var>information between self-advocacy groups. <br/>
<a id="pl.8.28"></a><var>8.28</var>This appropriation must be included in the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.29"></a><var>8.29</var>base budget for the commissioner of human <br/>
<a id="pl.8.30"></a><var>8.30</var>services for the biennium beginning July 1, <br/>
<a id="pl.8.31"></a><var>8.31</var>2011.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.32"></a><var>8.32</var>(d) $250,000 the first year and $170,000 the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.33"></a><var>8.33</var>second year are to fund activities to prepare <br/>
<a id="pl.8.34"></a><var>8.34</var>for and promote the 2010 census.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.1"></a><var>9.1</var>(e) $206,000 the first year and $206,000 the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.2"></a><var>9.2</var>second year are for the Office of the State <br/>
<a id="pl.9.3"></a><var>9.3</var>Archaeologist.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.4"></a><var>9.4</var>(f) $8,388,000 the first year and $8,388,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.9.5"></a><var>9.5</var>the second year are for office space costs of <br/>
<a id="pl.9.6"></a><var>9.6</var>the legislature and veterans organizations, <br/>
<a id="pl.9.7"></a><var>9.7</var>for ceremonial space, and for statutorily free <br/>
<a id="pl.9.8"></a><var>9.8</var>space.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.9"></a><var>9.9</var>(g) $3,500,000 of the balance in the facilities <br/>
<a id="pl.9.10"></a><var>9.10</var>repair and replacement account in the special <br/>
<a id="pl.9.11"></a><var>9.11</var>revenue fund is canceled to the general <br/>
<a id="pl.9.12"></a><var>9.12</var>fund on July 1, 2009. This is a onetime <br/>
<a id="pl.9.13"></a><var>9.13</var>cancellation.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.14"></a><var>9.14</var>(h) The requirements imposed on <br/>
<a id="pl.9.15"></a><var>9.15</var>the commissioner of finance and the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.16"></a><var>9.16</var>commissioner of administration under <br/>
<a id="pl.9.17"></a><var>9.17</var>Laws 2007, chapter 148, article 1, section <br/>
<a id="pl.9.18"></a><var>9.18</var>12, subdivision 2, paragraph (b), relating <br/>
<a id="pl.9.19"></a><var>9.19</var>to the savings attributable to the real <br/>
<a id="pl.9.20"></a><var>9.20</var>property portfolio management system are <br/>
<a id="pl.9.21"></a><var>9.21</var>inoperative.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.22"></a><var>9.22</var>(i) $250,000 is appropriated to the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.23"></a><var>9.23</var>commissioner of administration from the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.24"></a><var>9.24</var>information and telecommunications account <br/>
<a id="pl.9.25"></a><var>9.25</var>in the special revenue fund to continue <br/>
<a id="pl.9.26"></a><var>9.26</var>planning for data center consolidation, <br/>
<a id="pl.9.27"></a><var>9.27</var>including beginning a predesign study <br/>
<a id="pl.9.28"></a><var>9.28</var>and lifecycle cost analysis, and exploring <br/>
<a id="pl.9.29"></a><var>9.29</var>technologies to reduce energy consumption <br/>
<a id="pl.9.30"></a><var>9.30</var>and operating costs.<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.9.31"></a><var>9.31</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 3.<b>Administrative Management Support</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">1,876,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">1,851,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.9.32"></a><var>9.32</var>$125,000 each year is for the Office of <br/>
<a id="pl.9.33"></a><var>9.33</var>Grant Management. During the biennium <br/>
<a id="pl.9.34"></a><var>9.34</var>ending June 30, 2011, the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.10.1"></a><var>10.1</var>must recover this amount through deductions <br/>
<a id="pl.10.2"></a><var>10.2</var>in state grants subject to the jurisdiction <br/>
<a id="pl.10.3"></a><var>10.3</var>of the office. The commissioner may not <br/>
<a id="pl.10.4"></a><var>10.4</var>deduct more than 2.5 percent from the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.5"></a><var>10.5</var>amount of any grant. The amount deducted <br/>
<a id="pl.10.6"></a><var>10.6</var>from appropriations for these grants must be <br/>
<a id="pl.10.7"></a><var>10.7</var>deposited in the general fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.8"></a><var>10.8</var>$25,000 the first year is for the Office <br/>
<a id="pl.10.9"></a><var>10.9</var>of Grants Management to study and <br/>
<a id="pl.10.10"></a><var>10.10</var>make recommendations on improving <br/>
<a id="pl.10.11"></a><var>10.11</var>collaborative activities between the state, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.12"></a><var>10.12</var>nonprofit entities, and the private sector, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.13"></a><var>10.13</var>including: (1) recommendations for <br/>
<a id="pl.10.14"></a><var>10.14</var>expanding successful initiatives involving <br/>
<a id="pl.10.15"></a><var>10.15</var>not-for-profit organizations that have <br/>
<a id="pl.10.16"></a><var>10.16</var>demonstrated measurable, positive results <br/>
<a id="pl.10.17"></a><var>10.17</var>in addressing high-priority community <br/>
<a id="pl.10.18"></a><var>10.18</var>issues; and (2) recommendations on grant <br/>
<a id="pl.10.19"></a><var>10.19</var>requirements and design to encourage <br/>
<a id="pl.10.20"></a><var>10.20</var>programs receiving grants to become <br/>
<a id="pl.10.21"></a><var>10.21</var>self-sufficient. The office may appoint an <br/>
<a id="pl.10.22"></a><var>10.22</var>advisory group to assist in the study and <br/>
<a id="pl.10.23"></a><var>10.23</var>recommendations. The office must report <br/>
<a id="pl.10.24"></a><var>10.24</var>its recommendations to the legislature by <br/>
<a id="pl.10.25"></a><var>10.25</var>January 15, 2010.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.13.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.10.26"></a><var>10.26</var><br/>
<a id="pl.10.27"></a><var>10.27</var><br/>
<a id="pl.10.28"></a><var>10.28</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 13. <b>CAPITOL AREA </b><br/>
<b>ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING </b><br/>
<b>BOARD</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>354,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>354,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><br/>
<a id="bill.1.14.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.10.29"></a><var>10.29</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 14. <b>FINANCE</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>20,718,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>20,218,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.10.30"></a><var>10.30</var>$500,000 the first year is for oversight and <br/>
<a id="pl.10.31"></a><var>10.31</var>reporting of federal funds received under the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.32"></a><var>10.32</var>American Recovery and Reinvestment Act <br/>
<a id="pl.10.33"></a><var>10.33</var>of 2009. This appropriation is available until <br/>
<a id="pl.10.34"></a><var>10.34</var>June 30, 2011.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.15.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.11.1"></a><var>11.1</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 15. <b>REVENUE</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.11.2"></a><var>11.2</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subdivision 1.<b>Total Appropriation</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>128,756,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>132,172,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.11.3"></a><var>11.3</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.11.4"></a><var>11.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom">2010<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom">2011<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.11.5"></a><var>11.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">General<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">124,509,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">127,937,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.11.6"></a><var>11.6</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Health Care Access<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">1,761,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">1,749,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.11.7"></a><var>11.7</var><br/>
<a id="pl.11.8"></a><var>11.8</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Highway User Tax <br/>
Distribution<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">2,183,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">2,183,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.11.9"></a><var>11.9</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Environmental<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">303,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">303,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.11.10"></a><var>11.10</var>The amounts that may be spent for each <br/>
<a id="pl.11.11"></a><var>11.11</var>purpose are specified in subdivisions 2 and 3.<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.11.12"></a><var>11.12</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 2.<b>Tax System Management</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">104,259,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">106,816,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.11.13"></a><var>11.13</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.11.14"></a><var>11.14</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">General<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">100,012,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">102,581,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.11.15"></a><var>11.15</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Health Care Access<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">1,761,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">1,749,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.11.16"></a><var>11.16</var><br/>
<a id="pl.11.17"></a><var>11.17</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Highway User Tax <br/>
Distribution<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">2,183,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">2,183,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.11.18"></a><var>11.18</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Environmental<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">303,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">303,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.11.19"></a><var>11.19</var>The requirements imposed on the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.20"></a><var>11.20</var>commissioners of finance and revenue under <br/>
<a id="pl.11.21"></a><var>11.21</var>Laws 2007, chapter 148, article 1, section <br/>
<a id="pl.11.22"></a><var>11.22</var>16, subdivision 2, paragraph (d), relating to <br/>
<a id="pl.11.23"></a><var>11.23</var>the determination of savings attributable to <br/>
<a id="pl.11.24"></a><var>11.24</var>implementing the integrated tax software <br/>
<a id="pl.11.25"></a><var>11.25</var>package are inoperative.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.26"></a><var>11.26</var>(a) $2,656,000 the first year and $5,225,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.11.27"></a><var>11.27</var>the second year are for additional activities <br/>
<a id="pl.11.28"></a><var>11.28</var>to identify and collect tax liabilities from <br/>
<a id="pl.11.29"></a><var>11.29</var>individuals and businesses that currently <br/>
<a id="pl.11.30"></a><var>11.30</var>do not pay all taxes owed. This initiative <br/>
<a id="pl.12.1"></a><var>12.1</var>is expected to result in new general fund <br/>
<a id="pl.12.2"></a><var>12.2</var>revenues of $20,810,000 for the biennium <br/>
<a id="pl.12.3"></a><var>12.3</var>ending June 30, 2011.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.4"></a><var>12.4</var>(b) The department must report to the chairs <br/>
<a id="pl.12.5"></a><var>12.5</var>of the house of representatives Ways and <br/>
<a id="pl.12.6"></a><var>12.6</var>Means and senate Finance Committees by <br/>
<a id="pl.12.7"></a><var>12.7</var>March 1, 2010, and January 15, 2011, on the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.8"></a><var>12.8</var>following performance indicators:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.9"></a><var>12.9</var>(1) the number of corporations noncompliant <br/>
<a id="pl.12.10"></a><var>12.10</var>with the corporate tax system each year and <br/>
<a id="pl.12.11"></a><var>12.11</var>the percentage and dollar amounts of valid <br/>
<a id="pl.12.12"></a><var>12.12</var>tax liabilities collected;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.13"></a><var>12.13</var>(2) the number of businesses noncompliant <br/>
<a id="pl.12.14"></a><var>12.14</var>with the sales and use tax system and the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.15"></a><var>12.15</var>percentage and dollar amount of the valid tax <br/>
<a id="pl.12.16"></a><var>12.16</var>liabilities collected; and<br/>
<a id="pl.12.17"></a><var>12.17</var>(3) the number of individual noncompliant <br/>
<a id="pl.12.18"></a><var>12.18</var>cases resolved and the percentage and dollar <br/>
<a id="pl.12.19"></a><var>12.19</var>amounts of valid tax liabilities collected.<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.12.20"></a><var>12.20</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 3.<b>Debt Collection Management</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">24,497,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">25,356,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.12.21"></a><var>12.21</var>$811,000 the first year and $1,670,000 the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.22"></a><var>12.22</var>second year are for additional activities <br/>
<a id="pl.12.23"></a><var>12.23</var>to identify and collect tax liabilities from <br/>
<a id="pl.12.24"></a><var>12.24</var>individuals and businesses that currently <br/>
<a id="pl.12.25"></a><var>12.25</var>do not pay all taxes owed. This initiative <br/>
<a id="pl.12.26"></a><var>12.26</var>is expected to result in new general fund <br/>
<a id="pl.12.27"></a><var>12.27</var>revenues of $20,700,000 for the biennium <br/>
<a id="pl.12.28"></a><var>12.28</var>ending June 30, 2011.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.16.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.12.29"></a><var>12.29</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 16. <b>GAMBLING CONTROL</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>2,940,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>2,940,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.12.30"></a><var>12.30</var>These appropriations are from the lawful <br/>
<a id="pl.12.31"></a><var>12.31</var>gambling regulation account in the special <br/>
<a id="pl.12.32"></a><var>12.32</var>revenue fund.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.17.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.13.1"></a><var>13.1</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 17. <b>RACING COMMISSION</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>899,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>899,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.13.2"></a><var>13.2</var>These appropriations are from the racing <br/>
<a id="pl.13.3"></a><var>13.3</var>and card playing regulation accounts in the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.4"></a><var>13.4</var>special revenue fund.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.18.0"></a><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.13.5"></a><var>13.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 18. <b>STATE LOTTERY</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.13.6"></a><var>13.6</var>Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.13.7"></a><var>13.7</var><statute_ref>349A.10</statute_ref>, subdivision 3, the operating budget <br/>
<a id="pl.13.8"></a><var>13.8</var>must not exceed $28,111,000 in fiscal year <br/>
<a id="pl.13.9"></a><var>13.9</var>2010 and $28,740,000 in fiscal year 2011.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.19.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.13.10"></a><var>13.10</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 19. <b>TORT CLAIMS</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>161,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>161,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.13.11"></a><var>13.11</var>These appropriations are to be spent by <br/>
<a id="pl.13.12"></a><var>13.12</var>the commissioner of finance according <br/>
<a id="pl.13.13"></a><var>13.13</var>to Minnesota Statutes, section 3.736, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.14"></a><var>13.14</var>subdivision 7. If the appropriation for either <br/>
<a id="pl.13.15"></a><var>13.15</var>year is insufficient, the appropriation for the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.16"></a><var>13.16</var>other year is available for it.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.20.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.13.17"></a><var>13.17</var><br/>
<a id="pl.13.18"></a><var>13.18</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 20. <b>MINNESOTA STATE RETIREMENT </b><br/>
<b>SYSTEM</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.13.19"></a><var>13.19</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subdivision 1.<b>Total Appropriation</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>2,346,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>2,405,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.13.20"></a><var>13.20</var>The amounts that may be spent for each <br/>
<a id="pl.13.21"></a><var>13.21</var>purpose are specified in the following <br/>
<a id="pl.13.22"></a><var>13.22</var>subdivisions.<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.13.23"></a><var>13.23</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 2.<b>Legislators</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">1,889,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">1,937,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.13.24"></a><var>13.24</var>Under Minnesota Statutes, sections 3A.03, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.25"></a><var>13.25</var>subdivision 2; 
<statute_ref>3A.04</statute_ref>, subdivisions 3 and 4; <br/>
<a id="pl.13.26"></a><var>13.26</var>and 
<statute_ref>3A.115</statute_ref>.<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.13.27"></a><var>13.27</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 3.<b> Constitutional Officers</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">457,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">468,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.13.28"></a><var>13.28</var>Under Minnesota Statutes, section 352C.001.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.1"></a><var>14.1</var>If an appropriation in this section for either <br/>
<a id="pl.14.2"></a><var>14.2</var>year is insufficient, the appropriation for the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.3"></a><var>14.3</var>other year is available for it.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.21.0"></a><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.14.4"></a><var>14.4</var><br/>
<a id="pl.14.5"></a><var>14.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 21. <b>MINNEAPOLIS EMPLOYEES </b><br/>
<b>RETIREMENT FUND</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>9,000,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>9,000,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.14.6"></a><var>14.6</var>These amounts are estimated to be needed <br/>
<a id="pl.14.7"></a><var>14.7</var>under Minnesota Statutes, section 422A.101, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.8"></a><var>14.8</var>subdivision 3.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.22.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.14.9"></a><var>14.9</var><br/>
<a id="pl.14.10"></a><var>14.10</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 22. <b>TEACHERS RETIREMENT </b><br/>
<b>ASSOCIATION</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>15,454,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>15,454,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.14.11"></a><var>14.11</var>The amounts estimated to be needed are as <br/>
<a id="pl.14.12"></a><var>14.12</var>follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.13"></a><var>14.13</var>(a) Special direct state aid. $12,954,000 the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.14"></a><var>14.14</var>first year and $12,954,000 the second year <br/>
<a id="pl.14.15"></a><var>14.15</var>are for special direct state aid authorized <br/>
<a id="pl.14.16"></a><var>14.16</var>under Minnesota Statutes, section 354A.12, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.17"></a><var>14.17</var>subdivisions 3a and 3c.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.18"></a><var>14.18</var>(b) Special direct state matching aid. <br/>
<a id="pl.14.19"></a><var>14.19</var>$2,500,000 the first year and $2,500,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.14.20"></a><var>14.20</var>the second year are for special direct state <br/>
<a id="pl.14.21"></a><var>14.21</var>matching aid authorized under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.14.22"></a><var>14.22</var>Statutes, section 354A.12, subdivision 3b.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.23.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.14.23"></a><var>14.23</var><br/>
<a id="pl.14.24"></a><var>14.24</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 23. <b>ST. PAUL TEACHERS </b><br/>
<b>RETIREMENT FUND</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>2,827,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>2,827,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.14.25"></a><var>14.25</var>The amounts estimated to be needed for <br/>
<a id="pl.14.26"></a><var>14.26</var>special direct state aid to first class city <br/>
<a id="pl.14.27"></a><var>14.27</var>teachers retirement funds authorized under <br/>
<a id="pl.14.28"></a><var>14.28</var>Minnesota Statutes, section 
<statute_ref>354A.12</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.29"></a><var>14.29</var>subdivisions 3a and 3c.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.24.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.14.30"></a><var>14.30</var><br/>
<a id="pl.14.31"></a><var>14.31</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 24. <b>DULUTH TEACHERS </b><br/>
<b>RETIREMENT FUND</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>346,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>346,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.15.1"></a><var>15.1</var>The amounts estimated to be needed for <br/>
<a id="pl.15.2"></a><var>15.2</var>special direct state aid to first class city <br/>
<a id="pl.15.3"></a><var>15.3</var>teachers retirement funds authorized under <br/>
<a id="pl.15.4"></a><var>15.4</var>Minnesota Statutes, section 
<statute_ref>354A.12</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.15.5"></a><var>15.5</var>subdivisions 3a and 3c.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.25.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.6"></a><var>15.6</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 25. <b>AMATEUR SPORTS COMMISSION</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>270,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>270,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.15.7"></a><var>15.7</var>The amount available for appropriation to <br/>
<a id="pl.15.8"></a><var>15.8</var>the commission under Laws 2005, chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.15.9"></a><var>15.9</var>156, article 2, section 43, is reduced in the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.10"></a><var>15.10</var>first year and the second year by the amounts <br/>
<a id="pl.15.11"></a><var>15.11</var>appropriated in this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.26.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.12"></a><var>15.12</var><br/>
<a id="pl.15.13"></a><var>15.13</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 26. <b>COUNCIL ON BLACK </b><br/>
<b>MINNESOTANS</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>316,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>316,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><br/>
<a id="bill.1.27.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.14"></a><var>15.14</var><br/>
<a id="pl.15.15"></a><var>15.15</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 27. <b>COUNCIL ON CHICANO/LATINO </b><br/>
<b>AFFAIRS</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>298,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>298,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><br/>
<a id="bill.1.28.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.16"></a><var>15.16</var><br/>
<a id="pl.15.17"></a><var>15.17</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 28. <b>COUNCIL ON ASIAN-PACIFIC </b><br/>
<b>MINNESOTANS</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>275,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>275,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><br/>
<a id="bill.1.29.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.18"></a><var>15.18</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 29. <b>INDIAN AFFAIRS COUNCIL</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>500,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>500,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.15.19"></a><var>15.19</var>$32,000 each year is for activities of the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.20"></a><var>15.20</var>council relating to Indian burial sites, <br/>
<a id="pl.15.21"></a><var>15.21</var>including activities relating to unfunded <br/>
<a id="pl.15.22"></a><var>15.22</var>federal mandates.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.30.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.23"></a><var>15.23</var><br/>
<a id="pl.15.24"></a><var>15.24</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 30. <b>GENERAL CONTINGENT </b><br/>
<b>ACCOUNTS</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>1,750,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>500,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.25"></a><var>15.25</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.26"></a><var>15.26</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom">2010<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom">2011<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.27"></a><var>15.27</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">General<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">1,250,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">0<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.16.1"></a><var>16.1</var><br/>
<a id="pl.16.2"></a><var>16.2</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">State Government <br/>
Special Revenue<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">400,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">400,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.16.3"></a><var>16.3</var><br/>
<a id="pl.16.4"></a><var>16.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Workers' <br/>
Compensation<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">100,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">100,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.16.5"></a><var>16.5</var>(a) The appropriations in this section <br/>
<a id="pl.16.6"></a><var>16.6</var>may only be spent with the approval of <br/>
<a id="pl.16.7"></a><var>16.7</var>the governor after consultation with the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.8"></a><var>16.8</var>Legislative Advisory Commission pursuant <br/>
<a id="pl.16.9"></a><var>16.9</var>to Minnesota Statutes, section 3.30.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.10"></a><var>16.10</var>(b) Of the appropriation to the general fund <br/>
<a id="pl.16.11"></a><var>16.11</var>contingent account, $750,000 is a onetime <br/>
<a id="pl.16.12"></a><var>16.12</var>appropriation for potential state matching <br/>
<a id="pl.16.13"></a><var>16.13</var>requirements needed to maximize receipt of <br/>
<a id="pl.16.14"></a><var>16.14</var>federal funds under the American Recovery <br/>
<a id="pl.16.15"></a><var>16.15</var>and Reinvestment Act of 2009.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.16"></a><var>16.16</var>(c) If an appropriation in this section for <br/>
<a id="pl.16.17"></a><var>16.17</var>either year is insufficient, the appropriation <br/>
<a id="pl.16.18"></a><var>16.18</var>for the other year is available for it.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.19"></a><var>16.19</var>(d) If a contingent account appropriation <br/>
<a id="pl.16.20"></a><var>16.20</var>is made in one fiscal year, it should be <br/>
<a id="pl.16.21"></a><var>16.21</var>considered a biennial appropriation.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.31.0"></a><a id="pl.16.22"></a><var>16.22</var>    Sec. 31. <b>PROBLEM GAMBLING APPROPRIATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.16.23"></a><var>16.23</var>    $225,000 in fiscal year 2010 and $225,000 in fiscal year 2011 are appropriated from <br/>
<a id="pl.16.24"></a><var>16.24</var>the lottery prize fund to the Gambling Control Board for a grant to the state affiliate <br/>
<a id="pl.16.25"></a><var>16.25</var>recognized by the National Council on Problem Gambling. The affiliate must provide <br/>
<a id="pl.16.26"></a><var>16.26</var>services to increase public awareness of problem gambling, education and training for <br/>
<a id="pl.16.27"></a><var>16.27</var>individuals and organizations providing effective treatment services to problem gamblers <br/>
<a id="pl.16.28"></a><var>16.28</var>and their families, and research relating to problem gambling. These services must be <br/>
<a id="pl.16.29"></a><var>16.29</var>complimentary to and not duplicative of the services provided through the problem <br/>
<a id="pl.16.30"></a><var>16.30</var>gambling program administered by the commissioner of human services. Of this <br/>
<a id="pl.16.31"></a><var>16.31</var>appropriation, $50,000 in fiscal year 2010 and $50,000 in fiscal year 2011 are contingent <br/>
<a id="pl.16.32"></a><var>16.32</var>on the contribution of nonstate matching funds. Matching funds may be either cash or <br/>
<a id="pl.16.33"></a><var>16.33</var>qualifying in-kind contributions. The commissioner of finance may disburse the state <br/>
<a id="pl.17.1"></a><var>17.1</var>portion of the matching funds in increments of $25,000 upon receipt of a commitment for <br/>
<a id="pl.17.2"></a><var>17.2</var>an equal amount of matching nonstate funds. These are onetime appropriations.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.32.0"></a><a id="pl.17.3"></a><var>17.3</var>    Sec. 32. <b>INDIRECT COST RECOVERY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.17.4"></a><var>17.4</var>To the extent that the federal government allows statewide indirect cost <br/>
<a id="pl.17.5"></a><var>17.5</var>recovery against money received under the American Recovery and Reinvestment <br/>
<a id="pl.17.6"></a><var>17.6</var>Act (ARRA), money recovered for the central administration, financial oversight, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.7"></a><var>17.7</var>or public accountability of federal stimulus money in excess of any direct general <br/>
<a id="pl.17.8"></a><var>17.8</var>fund appropriations made for these purposes is appropriated to the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.17.9"></a><var>17.9</var>finance. Money received under this section must be spent before any other general fund <br/>
<a id="pl.17.10"></a><var>17.10</var>appropriations for ARRA activities. The commissioner of finance must reduce the unspent <br/>
<a id="pl.17.11"></a><var>17.11</var>amount of general fund appropriations for federal stimulus money reporting and oversight <br/>
<a id="pl.17.12"></a><var>17.12</var>activities by an amount equivalent to the money recovered under this section, up to the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.13"></a><var>17.13</var>total amount of the unspent general fund appropriations.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.2.1.0"></a><a id="pl.17.16"></a><var>17.16</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 3.303, subdivision 8, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.17"></a><var>17.17</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Ethnic heritage and new Americans.</b> The commission shall undertake <br/>
<a id="pl.17.18"></a><var>17.18</var>activities it determines are necessary to assist state government to foster an understanding <br/>
<a id="pl.17.19"></a><var>17.19</var>and appreciation of ethnic and cultural diversity in Minnesota, to identify underutilized <br/>
<a id="pl.17.20"></a><var>17.20</var>resources within the immigrant community, and to facilitate the full participation of <br/>
<a id="pl.17.21"></a><var>17.21</var>immigrants in social, cultural, and political life in this state. The commission may <br/>
<a id="pl.17.22"></a><var>17.22</var>appoint a working group under section 
         <statute_ref>3.305, subdivision 6</statute_ref>, to assist the commission in <br/>
<a id="pl.17.23"></a><var>17.23</var>these duties. A working group under this subdivision may include legislators and public <br/>
<a id="pl.17.24"></a><var>17.24</var>members. The commission may provide compensation for public members as provided <br/>
<a id="pl.17.25"></a><var>17.25</var>in section 
         <statute_ref>15.0575</statute_ref>. In performing duties under this subdivision, the commission shall <br/>
<a id="pl.17.26"></a><var>17.26</var>collaborate with the councils established in sections 
         <statute_ref>3.9223</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>3.9225</statute_ref>, and 
         <statute_ref>3.9226</statute_ref>. This <br/>
<a id="pl.17.27"></a><var>17.27</var>subdivision expires June 30, 2009 2011.<br/>
<a id="pl.17.28"></a><var>17.28</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.2.0"></a><a id="pl.17.29"></a><var>17.29</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 3.732, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.30"></a><var>17.30</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Definitions.</b> As used in this section and section 
         <statute_ref>3.736</statute_ref> the terms <br/>
<a id="pl.17.31"></a><var>17.31</var>defined in this section have the meanings given them. <br/>
<a id="pl.17.32"></a><var>17.32</var>    (1) "State" includes each of the departments, boards, agencies, commissions, courts, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.33"></a><var>17.33</var>and officers in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the state of Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.18.1"></a><var>18.1</var>and includes but is not limited to the Housing Finance Agency, the Minnesota Office of <br/>
<a id="pl.18.2"></a><var>18.2</var>Higher Education, the Higher Education Facilities Authority, the Health Technology <br/>
<a id="pl.18.3"></a><var>18.3</var>Advisory Committee, the Armory Building Commission, the Zoological Board, the Iron <br/>
<a id="pl.18.4"></a><var>18.4</var>Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board, the State Agricultural Society, the University <br/>
<a id="pl.18.5"></a><var>18.5</var>of Minnesota, the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, state hospitals, and state <br/>
<a id="pl.18.6"></a><var>18.6</var>penal institutions. It does not include a city, town, county, school district, or other local <br/>
<a id="pl.18.7"></a><var>18.7</var>governmental body corporate and politic.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.8"></a><var>18.8</var>    (2) "Employee of the state" means all present or former officers, members, directors, <br/>
<a id="pl.18.9"></a><var>18.9</var>or employees of the state, members of the Minnesota National Guard, members of a <br/>
<a id="pl.18.10"></a><var>18.10</var>bomb disposal unit approved by the commissioner of public safety and employed by a <br/>
<a id="pl.18.11"></a><var>18.11</var>municipality defined in section 
         <statute_ref>466.01</statute_ref> when engaged in the disposal or neutralization of <br/>
<a id="pl.18.12"></a><var>18.12</var>bombs or other similar hazardous explosives, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>299C.063</statute_ref>, outside the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.13"></a><var>18.13</var>jurisdiction of the municipality but within the state, or persons acting on behalf of the state <br/>
<a id="pl.18.14"></a><var>18.14</var>in an official capacity, temporarily or permanently, with or without compensation. It does <br/>
<a id="pl.18.15"></a><var>18.15</var>not include either an independent contractor except, for purposes of this section and <br/>
<a id="pl.18.16"></a><var>18.16</var>section 
         <statute_ref>3.736</statute_ref> only, a guardian ad litem acting under court appointment, or members of the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.17"></a><var>18.17</var>Minnesota National Guard while engaged in training or duty under United States Code, <br/>
<a id="pl.18.18"></a><var>18.18</var>title 10, or title 32, section 316, 502, 503, 504, or 505, as amended through December <br/>
<a id="pl.18.19"></a><var>18.19</var>31, 1983. Notwithstanding sections 
         <statute_ref>43A.02</statute_ref> and 
         <statute_ref>611.263</statute_ref>, for purposes of this section and <br/>
<a id="pl.18.20"></a><var>18.20</var>section 
         <statute_ref>3.736</statute_ref> only, "employee of the state" includes a district public defender or assistant <br/>
<a id="pl.18.21"></a><var>18.21</var>district public defender in the Second or Fourth Judicial District, and a member of the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.22"></a><var>18.22</var>Health Technology Advisory Committee, and any officer, agent, or employee of the state <br/>
<a id="pl.18.23"></a><var>18.23</var>of Wisconsin performing work for the state of Minnesota pursuant to a joint state initiative. <br/>
<a id="pl.18.24"></a><var>18.24</var>    (3) "Scope of office or employment" means that the employee was acting on behalf <br/>
<a id="pl.18.25"></a><var>18.25</var>of the state in the performance of duties or tasks lawfully assigned by competent authority.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.26"></a><var>18.26</var>    (4) "Judicial branch" has the meaning given in section 
         <statute_ref>43A.02, subdivision 25</statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.3.0"></a><a id="pl.18.27"></a><var>18.27</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 3.97, is amended by adding a subdivision to <br/>
<a id="pl.18.28"></a><var>18.28</var>read:<br/>
<a id="pl.18.29"></a><var>18.29</var>    Subd. 3b. <b>Review of financial management and internal controls.</b> The <br/>
<a id="pl.18.30"></a><var>18.30</var>commission shall review legislative auditor reports and make recommendations, as the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.31"></a><var>18.31</var>commission determines necessary, for improvements in the state's system of internal <br/>
<a id="pl.18.32"></a><var>18.32</var>controls and financial management.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.4.0"></a><a id="pl.18.33"></a><var>18.33</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 3.971, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.1"></a><var>19.1</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Financial audits.</b> The legislative auditor shall audit the financial <br/>
<a id="pl.19.2"></a><var>19.2</var>statements of the state of Minnesota required by section 
         <statute_ref>16A.50</statute_ref> and, as resources permit, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.3"></a><var>19.3</var>shall audit Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, the University of Minnesota, state <br/>
<a id="pl.19.4"></a><var>19.4</var>agencies, departments, boards, commissions, courts, and other state organizations subject <br/>
<a id="pl.19.5"></a><var>19.5</var>to audit by the legislative auditor, including the State Agricultural Society, Agricultural <br/>
<a id="pl.19.6"></a><var>19.6</var>Utilization Research Institute, Enterprise Minnesota, Inc., Minnesota Historical <br/>
<a id="pl.19.7"></a><var>19.7</var>Society, Labor Interpretive Center, Minnesota Partnership for Action Against Tobacco, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.8"></a><var>19.8</var>Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission, Metropolitan Airports Commission, and <br/>
<a id="pl.19.9"></a><var>19.9</var>Metropolitan Mosquito Control District. Financial audits must be conducted according to <br/>
<a id="pl.19.10"></a><var>19.10</var>generally accepted government auditing standards. The legislative auditor shall see that <br/>
<a id="pl.19.11"></a><var>19.11</var>all provisions of law respecting the appropriate and economic use of public funds are <br/>
<a id="pl.19.12"></a><var>19.12</var>complied with and may, as part of a financial audit or separately, investigate allegations of <br/>
<a id="pl.19.13"></a><var>19.13</var>noncompliance by employees of departments and agencies of the state government and <br/>
<a id="pl.19.14"></a><var>19.14</var>the other organizations listed in this subdivision.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.5.0"></a><a id="pl.19.15"></a><var>19.15</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 3.975, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.16"></a><var>19.16</var><b>3.975 DUTIES CONCERNING MISUSE OF PUBLIC MONEY OR OTHER </b><br/>
<a id="pl.19.17"></a><var>19.17</var><b>RESOURCES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.19.18"></a><var>19.18</var>If a legislative auditor's examination discloses that a state official or employee has <br/>
<a id="pl.19.19"></a><var>19.19</var>used money for a purpose other than the purpose for which the money was appropriated <br/>
<a id="pl.19.20"></a><var>19.20</var>or discloses any other misuse of public money or other public resources, the legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.19.21"></a><var>19.21</var>auditor shall file a report with the Legislative Audit Commission, the attorney general, and <br/>
<a id="pl.19.22"></a><var>19.22</var>the appropriate county attorney. The attorney general shall seek recovery of money and <br/>
<a id="pl.19.23"></a><var>19.23</var>other resources as the evidence may warrant. The county attorney shall cause criminal <br/>
<a id="pl.19.24"></a><var>19.24</var>proceedings to be instituted as the evidence may warrant.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.25"></a><var>19.25</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.6.0"></a><a id="pl.19.26"></a><var>19.26</var>    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 4A.01, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.27"></a><var>19.27</var><b>4A.01 </b><b>OFFICE OF</b><b> STRATEGIC AND LONG-RANGE PLANNING.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.19.28"></a><var>19.28</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Duties.</b> The Office of Strategic and Long-Range Planning is created, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.29"></a><var>19.29</var>with a director appointed by the governor. The commissioner of administration is the state <br/>
<a id="pl.19.30"></a><var>19.30</var>planning officer and is responsible for the coordination, development, assessment, and <br/>
<a id="pl.19.31"></a><var>19.31</var>communication of information, performance measures, planning, and policy concerning <br/>
<a id="pl.19.32"></a><var>19.32</var>the state's future. The commissioner may contract with another agency for the provision of <br/>
<a id="pl.19.33"></a><var>19.33</var>administrative services.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.1"></a><var>20.1</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Long-range plan.</b> By September 15, 2010, and every five years thereafter, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.2"></a><var>20.2</var>the Office of Strategic and Long-Range Planning commissioner must develop an integrated <br/>
<a id="pl.20.3"></a><var>20.3</var>long-range plan for the state based upon the plans and strategies of state agencies, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.4"></a><var>20.4</var>public advice about the future, and other information developed under this chapter. The <br/>
<a id="pl.20.5"></a><var>20.5</var>office commissioner must coordinate activities among all levels of government and must <br/>
<a id="pl.20.6"></a><var>20.6</var>stimulate public interest and participation in the future of the state.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.7"></a><var>20.7</var>The office commissioner must act in coordination with the commissioner of finance, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.8"></a><var>20.8</var>affected state agencies, and the legislature in the planning and financing of major public <br/>
<a id="pl.20.9"></a><var>20.9</var>programs.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.10"></a><var>20.10</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Report.</b> The commissioner must submit a report to the governor and chairs <br/>
<a id="pl.20.11"></a><var>20.11</var>and ranking minority members of the senate and house of representatives committees <br/>
<a id="pl.20.12"></a><var>20.12</var>with jurisdiction on state government finance by January 15 of each year that provides <br/>
<a id="pl.20.13"></a><var>20.13</var>economic, social, and environmental demographic information to assist public and elected <br/>
<a id="pl.20.14"></a><var>20.14</var>officials with long-term management decisions. The report must identify and assess <br/>
<a id="pl.20.15"></a><var>20.15</var>the information important to understanding the state's two-, ten-, and 50-year outlook, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.16"></a><var>20.16</var>including the budget implications for those time periods. The report must include the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.17"></a><var>20.17</var>demographic forecast required by section 4A.02, paragraph (e), and information to assist <br/>
<a id="pl.20.18"></a><var>20.18</var>with the preparation of the milestones report required by section 4A.11, and may include <br/>
<a id="pl.20.19"></a><var>20.19</var>policy recommendations based upon the information and assessment provided.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.7.0"></a><a id="pl.20.20"></a><var>20.20</var>    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 4A.02, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.20.21"></a><var>20.21</var><b>4A.02 STATE DEMOGRAPHER. </b><br/>
<a id="pl.20.22"></a><var>20.22</var>(a) The director commissioner shall appoint a state demographer. The demographer <br/>
<a id="pl.20.23"></a><var>20.23</var>must be professionally competent in demography and must possess demonstrated ability <br/>
<a id="pl.20.24"></a><var>20.24</var>based upon past performance. <br/>
<a id="pl.20.25"></a><var>20.25</var>(b) The demographer shall: <br/>
<a id="pl.20.26"></a><var>20.26</var>(1) continuously gather and develop demographic data relevant to the state; <br/>
<a id="pl.20.27"></a><var>20.27</var>(2) design and test methods of research and data collection; <br/>
<a id="pl.20.28"></a><var>20.28</var>(3) periodically prepare population projections for the state and designated regions <br/>
<a id="pl.20.29"></a><var>20.29</var>and periodically prepare projections for each county or other political subdivision of the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.30"></a><var>20.30</var>state as necessary to carry out the purposes of this section; <br/>
<a id="pl.20.31"></a><var>20.31</var>(4) review, comment on, and prepare analysis of population estimates and <br/>
<a id="pl.20.32"></a><var>20.32</var>projections made by state agencies, political subdivisions, other states, federal agencies, or <br/>
<a id="pl.20.33"></a><var>20.33</var>nongovernmental persons, institutions, or commissions; <br/>
<a id="pl.21.1"></a><var>21.1</var>(5) serve as the state liaison with the United States Bureau of the Census, coordinate <br/>
<a id="pl.21.2"></a><var>21.2</var>state and federal demographic activities to the fullest extent possible, and aid the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.3"></a><var>21.3</var>legislature in preparing a census data plan and form for each decennial census; <br/>
<a id="pl.21.4"></a><var>21.4</var>(6) compile an annual study of population estimates on the basis of county, regional, <br/>
<a id="pl.21.5"></a><var>21.5</var>or other political or geographical subdivisions as necessary to carry out the purposes of <br/>
<a id="pl.21.6"></a><var>21.6</var>this section and section 
         <statute_ref>4A.03</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.21.7"></a><var>21.7</var>(7) by January 1 of each year, issue a report to the legislature containing an analysis <br/>
<a id="pl.21.8"></a><var>21.8</var>of the demographic implications of the annual population study and population projections; <br/>
<a id="pl.21.9"></a><var>21.9</var>(8) prepare maps for all counties in the state, all municipalities with a population <br/>
<a id="pl.21.10"></a><var>21.10</var>of 10,000 or more, and other municipalities as needed for census purposes, according to <br/>
<a id="pl.21.11"></a><var>21.11</var>scale and detail recommended by the United States Bureau of the Census, with the maps <br/>
<a id="pl.21.12"></a><var>21.12</var>of cities showing precinct boundaries; <br/>
<a id="pl.21.13"></a><var>21.13</var>(9) prepare an estimate of population and of the number of households for each <br/>
<a id="pl.21.14"></a><var>21.14</var>governmental subdivision for which the Metropolitan Council does not prepare an annual <br/>
<a id="pl.21.15"></a><var>21.15</var>estimate, and convey the estimates to the governing body of each political subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.21.16"></a><var>21.16</var>by June 1 of each year; <br/>
<a id="pl.21.17"></a><var>21.17</var>(10) direct, under section 
         <statute_ref>414.01, subdivision 14</statute_ref>, and certify population and <br/>
<a id="pl.21.18"></a><var>21.18</var>household estimates of annexed or detached areas of municipalities or towns after being <br/>
<a id="pl.21.19"></a><var>21.19</var>notified of the order or letter of approval by the chief administrative law judge of the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.20"></a><var>21.20</var>State Office of Administrative Hearings; <br/>
<a id="pl.21.21"></a><var>21.21</var>(11) prepare, for any purpose for which a population estimate is required by law <br/>
<a id="pl.21.22"></a><var>21.22</var>or needed to implement a law, a population estimate of a municipality or town whose <br/>
<a id="pl.21.23"></a><var>21.23</var>population is affected by action under section 
         <statute_ref>379.02</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>414.01, subdivision 14</statute_ref>; and <br/>
<a id="pl.21.24"></a><var>21.24</var>(12) prepare an estimate of average household size for each statutory or home rule <br/>
<a id="pl.21.25"></a><var>21.25</var>charter city with a population of 2,500 or more by June 1 of each year. <br/>
<a id="pl.21.26"></a><var>21.26</var>(c) A governing body may challenge an estimate made under paragraph (b) by filing <br/>
<a id="pl.21.27"></a><var>21.27</var>their specific objections in writing with the state demographer by June 24. If the challenge <br/>
<a id="pl.21.28"></a><var>21.28</var>does not result in an acceptable estimate, the governing body may have a special census <br/>
<a id="pl.21.29"></a><var>21.29</var>conducted by the United States Bureau of the Census. The political subdivision must <br/>
<a id="pl.21.30"></a><var>21.30</var>notify the state demographer by July 1 of its intent to have the special census conducted. <br/>
<a id="pl.21.31"></a><var>21.31</var>The political subdivision must bear all costs of the special census. Results of the special <br/>
<a id="pl.21.32"></a><var>21.32</var>census must be received by the state demographer by the next April 15 to be used in that <br/>
<a id="pl.21.33"></a><var>21.33</var>year's June 1 estimate to the political subdivision under paragraph (b). <br/>
<a id="pl.21.34"></a><var>21.34</var>(d) The state demographer shall certify the estimates of population and household <br/>
<a id="pl.21.35"></a><var>21.35</var>size to the commissioner of revenue by July 15 each year, including any estimates still <br/>
<a id="pl.21.36"></a><var>21.36</var>under objection. <br/>
<a id="pl.22.1"></a><var>22.1</var>(e) The state demographer shall release a demographic forecast in conjunction with <br/>
<a id="pl.22.2"></a><var>22.2</var>the commissioner of finance and the November state economic forecast.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.3"></a><var>22.3</var>(f) The state demographer may contract for the development of data and research <br/>
<a id="pl.22.4"></a><var>22.4</var>required under this chapter, including, but not limited to, population estimates and <br/>
<a id="pl.22.5"></a><var>22.5</var>projections, the preparation of maps, and other estimates.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.6"></a><var>22.6</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>Paragraph (e) is effective November 1, 2010.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.8.0"></a><a id="pl.22.7"></a><var>22.7</var>    Sec. 8. <b>[4A.11] MILESTONES REPORT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.22.8"></a><var>22.8</var>The commissioner must review the statewide system of economic, social, and <br/>
<a id="pl.22.9"></a><var>22.9</var>environmental performance measures in use under section 16A.10, subdivision 1c, and <br/>
<a id="pl.22.10"></a><var>22.10</var>known as Minnesota milestones. The commissioner must provide the economic, social, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.11"></a><var>22.11</var>and environmental information necessary to assist public and elected officials with <br/>
<a id="pl.22.12"></a><var>22.12</var>understanding and evaluating Minnesota milestones. The commissioner must report on <br/>
<a id="pl.22.13"></a><var>22.13</var>the trends and their implications for Minnesota milestones each year and provide the <br/>
<a id="pl.22.14"></a><var>22.14</var>commissioner of finance with recommendations for the use of Minnesota milestones in <br/>
<a id="pl.22.15"></a><var>22.15</var>budget documents. The commissioner may contract for the development of information <br/>
<a id="pl.22.16"></a><var>22.16</var>and measures.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.9.0"></a><a id="pl.22.17"></a><var>22.17</var>    Sec. 9. <b>[5.001] DEFINITIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.22.18"></a><var>22.18</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Applicability.</b> As used in this chapter, the terms defined in this <br/>
<a id="pl.22.19"></a><var>22.19</var>section have the meanings given them.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.20"></a><var>22.20</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Business entity.</b> "Business entity" means an organization that is formed <br/>
<a id="pl.22.21"></a><var>22.21</var>under chapters 300, 301, 302A, 303, 308, 308A, 308B, 315, 317, 317A, 318, 319, 319A, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.22"></a><var>22.22</var>321, 322A, 322B, 323, or 323A and that has filed documents with the secretary of state.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.23"></a><var>22.23</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Business entity filings.</b> "Business entity filings" means any filing from a <br/>
<a id="pl.22.24"></a><var>22.24</var>business entity and also includes filings made under chapter 333.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.25"></a><var>22.25</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Bulk data.</b> "Bulk data" means data that has commercial value and is a <br/>
<a id="pl.22.26"></a><var>22.26</var>substantial or discrete portion of or an entire formula, pattern, compilation, program, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.27"></a><var>22.27</var>device, method, technique, process, database, or system.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.10.0"></a><a id="pl.22.28"></a><var>22.28</var>    Sec. 10. <b>[5.002] E-MAIL ADDRESSES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.22.29"></a><var>22.29</var>(a) The secretary of state is authorized to provide a field on each of the forms and on <br/>
<a id="pl.22.30"></a><var>22.30</var>each online entry screen, used to file business entity filings, Uniform Commercial Code <br/>
<a id="pl.22.31"></a><var>22.31</var>records, and central notification system filings, for the collection of an e-mail address to <br/>
<a id="pl.22.32"></a><var>22.32</var>which the secretary of state can forward official notices required by law and other notices <br/>
<a id="pl.22.33"></a><var>22.33</var>to the business entity, assumed name, or the person filing the uniform commercial code or <br/>
<a id="pl.23.1"></a><var>23.1</var>central notification system record. The e-mail address may be updated by or on behalf of <br/>
<a id="pl.23.2"></a><var>23.2</var>the business entity by sending a notification of the change to the secretary of state. No fee <br/>
<a id="pl.23.3"></a><var>23.3</var>shall be charged for an e-mail address update.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.4"></a><var>23.4</var>(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c), the business entity, holder of assumed <br/>
<a id="pl.23.5"></a><var>23.5</var>name, or other person providing the e-mail address under this section may indicate on <br/>
<a id="pl.23.6"></a><var>23.6</var>the screen that they do not wish the e-mail address provided under this section to be <br/>
<a id="pl.23.7"></a><var>23.7</var>provided as bulk data.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.8"></a><var>23.8</var>(c) If the e-mail address in paragraph (b) is provided as a portion of a digitally <br/>
<a id="pl.23.9"></a><var>23.9</var>scanned image, the e-mail address on that image is public.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.10"></a><var>23.10</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective 30 days after the secretary of state <br/>
<a id="pl.23.11"></a><var>23.11</var>certifies that the information systems of the Office of the Secretary of State have been <br/>
<a id="pl.23.12"></a><var>23.12</var>modified to implement this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.11.0"></a><a id="pl.23.13"></a><var>23.13</var>    Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 5.12, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.14"></a><var>23.14</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Fees.</b> The secretary of state shall charge a fee of $5 for each <br/>
<a id="pl.23.15"></a><var>23.15</var>certificate or certification of a copy or electronically transmitted image of any document <br/>
<a id="pl.23.16"></a><var>23.16</var>filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. The secretary of state shall charge a fee of <br/>
<a id="pl.23.17"></a><var>23.17</var>$3 for a copy or electronically transmitted image of an original filing of a corporation, <br/>
<a id="pl.23.18"></a><var>23.18</var>limited partnership, assumed name, or trade or service mark business entity filing. The <br/>
<a id="pl.23.19"></a><var>23.19</var>secretary of state shall charge a fee of $3 for a copy or electronically transmitted image of <br/>
<a id="pl.23.20"></a><var>23.20</var>any or all each subsequent filings of a corporation, limited partnership, assumed name, <br/>
<a id="pl.23.21"></a><var>23.21</var>or trade or service mark business entity filing. The secretary of state shall charge a fee <br/>
<a id="pl.23.22"></a><var>23.22</var>of $1 per page for copies $3 for a copy or electronically transmitted image of any other <br/>
<a id="pl.23.23"></a><var>23.23</var>nonuniform commercial code documents document filed with the secretary of state. At the <br/>
<a id="pl.23.24"></a><var>23.24</var>time of filing, the secretary of state may provide at the public counter, without charge, a <br/>
<a id="pl.23.25"></a><var>23.25</var>copy of a filing, ten or fewer pages in length, to the person making the filing.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.26"></a><var>23.26</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective 30 days after the secretary of state <br/>
<a id="pl.23.27"></a><var>23.27</var>certifies that the information systems of the Office of the Secretary of State have been <br/>
<a id="pl.23.28"></a><var>23.28</var>modified to implement this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.12.0"></a><a id="pl.23.29"></a><var>23.29</var>    Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 5.29, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.30"></a><var>23.30</var><b>5.29 </b><b>BULK AGENT NAME AND ADDRESS CHANGES</b><b> GLOBAL FILINGS</b><b>.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.23.31"></a><var>23.31</var>The filing fee charged for filing an amendment is charged for each document <br/>
<a id="pl.23.32"></a><var>23.32</var>filed (a) When a registered agent for multiple business entities files an instrument that <br/>
<a id="pl.23.33"></a><var>23.33</var>changes its name or office address pursuant to sections 
<statute_ref>302A.123, subdivision 3;</statute_ref>
<statute_ref> 303.10;</statute_ref>
<statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.23.34"></a><var>23.34</var>308A.025, subdivision 5;
</statute_ref>
<statute_ref> 317A.123, subdivision 3</statute_ref>; 
<statute_ref>318.02;</statute_ref> and 
<statute_ref>322B.135, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.24.1"></a><var>24.1</var>3; 
</statute_ref>and chapters 321; 323; and 323A, but the cumulative fee shall not exceed $10,000 for <br/>
<a id="pl.24.2"></a><var>24.2</var>entities governed by the provisions of chapters 302A, 303, 308A, 317A, 318, 322A, 322B, <br/>
<a id="pl.24.3"></a><var>24.3</var>323, and 323A, the change for each business entity must be filed online as a separate <br/>
<a id="pl.24.4"></a><var>24.4</var>transaction, and a separate filing fee charged. The aggregate fee for a filing under this <br/>
<a id="pl.24.5"></a><var>24.5</var>paragraph shall not exceed $35,000. <br/>
<a id="pl.24.6"></a><var>24.6</var>(b) When a secured party wishes to file an amendment to a financing statement <br/>
<a id="pl.24.7"></a><var>24.7</var>making a change in secured party or debtor name and address information, each <br/>
<a id="pl.24.8"></a><var>24.8</var>amendment must be filed online as a separate transaction and a separate filing fee charged.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.9"></a><var>24.9</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective 30 days after the secretary of state <br/>
<a id="pl.24.10"></a><var>24.10</var>certifies that the information systems of the Office of the Secretary of State have been <br/>
<a id="pl.24.11"></a><var>24.11</var>modified to implement this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.13.0"></a><a id="pl.24.12"></a><var>24.12</var>    Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 5.32, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.13"></a><var>24.13</var><b>5.32 TEMPORARY TECHNOLOGY SURCHARGE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.24.14"></a><var>24.14</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Surcharge.</b> For fiscal years 2008 and, 2009, 2010, and 2011, the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.15"></a><var>24.15</var>following technology surcharges are imposed on the filing fees required under the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.16"></a><var>24.16</var>following statutes:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.17"></a><var>24.17</var>    (1) $25 for articles of incorporation filed under section 
         <statute_ref>302A.151</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.18"></a><var>24.18</var>    (2) $25 for articles of organization filed under section 
         <statute_ref>322B.17</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.19"></a><var>24.19</var>    (3) $25 for applications for certificates of authority to transact business in Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.24.20"></a><var>24.20</var>filed under section 
         <statute_ref>303.06</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.21"></a><var>24.21</var>    (4) $20 for annual reports filed by non-Minnesota corporations under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.24.22"></a><var>24.22</var>303.14
         </statute_ref>; and <br/>
<a id="pl.24.23"></a><var>24.23</var>    (5) $50 for reinstatements to authority to transact business in Minnesota filed under <br/>
<a id="pl.24.24"></a><var>24.24</var>section 
         <statute_ref>303.19</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.25"></a><var>24.25</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Deposit.</b> The surcharges listed in subdivision 1 shall be deposited into the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.26"></a><var>24.26</var>uniform commercial code account.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.27"></a><var>24.27</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Expiration.</b> This section expires June 30, 2009 2011.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.28"></a><var>24.28</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.14.0"></a><a id="pl.24.29"></a><var>24.29</var>    Sec. 14. <b>[5.34] ANNUAL RENEWAL FILINGS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.24.30"></a><var>24.30</var>Any business registered with the secretary of state required to file an annual renewal <br/>
<a id="pl.24.31"></a><var>24.31</var>in order to maintain its active status, good standing, or existence under Minnesota Statutes <br/>
<a id="pl.24.32"></a><var>24.32</var>shall file that renewal, whether online or otherwise, in a format that states:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.33"></a><var>24.33</var>(1) the name in Minnesota of the organization for which the renewal is filed;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.1"></a><var>25.1</var>(2) the name of the organization in the jurisdiction in which it is organized, if <br/>
<a id="pl.25.2"></a><var>25.2</var>different;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.3"></a><var>25.3</var>(3) the address of the registered office or designated office and the name of the <br/>
<a id="pl.25.4"></a><var>25.4</var>registered agent of the organization for service of process, if any;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.5"></a><var>25.5</var>(4) the jurisdiction in which the organization is organized, if that jurisdiction is <br/>
<a id="pl.25.6"></a><var>25.6</var>not Minnesota;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.7"></a><var>25.7</var>(5) the name and business address of the officer or other person exercising the <br/>
<a id="pl.25.8"></a><var>25.8</var>principal functions of the president of a nonprofit corporation, manager of a limited <br/>
<a id="pl.25.9"></a><var>25.9</var>liability company, or chief executive officer of a corporation or cooperative;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.10"></a><var>25.10</var>(6) the address of the principal executive office of a domestic business corporation <br/>
<a id="pl.25.11"></a><var>25.11</var>or of a limited liability company or the principal place of business of a cooperative, if <br/>
<a id="pl.25.12"></a><var>25.12</var>different from the registered office address;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.13"></a><var>25.13</var>(7) the address of the designated office and the name, street, and mailing address of <br/>
<a id="pl.25.14"></a><var>25.14</var>the agent for service of process in Minnesota of a limited partnership or foreign limited <br/>
<a id="pl.25.15"></a><var>25.15</var>partnership;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.16"></a><var>25.16</var>(8) the street and mailing address of the principal office of a limited partnership;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.17"></a><var>25.17</var>(9) the street and mailing address of the chief executive office of a partnership and, if <br/>
<a id="pl.25.18"></a><var>25.18</var>different, the street address of an office of a partnership in Minnesota, if any;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.19"></a><var>25.19</var>(10) the name, street, mailing address, and telephone number of an individual <br/>
<a id="pl.25.20"></a><var>25.20</var>who may be contacted for purposes other than services of process on behalf of a <br/>
<a id="pl.25.21"></a><var>25.21</var>limited partnership or a limited liability partnership, if the agent for the limited liability <br/>
<a id="pl.25.22"></a><var>25.22</var>partnership, limited partnership, or foreign limited partnership is not an individual; and<br/>
<a id="pl.25.23"></a><var>25.23</var>(11) the e-mail address of the organization to which notices from the secretary of <br/>
<a id="pl.25.24"></a><var>25.24</var>state will be directed, if the organization has an e-mail address.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.15.0"></a><a id="pl.25.25"></a><var>25.25</var>    Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 5A.03, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.26"></a><var>25.26</var><b>5A.03 ORGANIZATION APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.25.27"></a><var>25.27</var>(a) An application for registration as an international student exchange visitor <br/>
<a id="pl.25.28"></a><var>25.28</var>placement organization must be submitted in the form prescribed by the secretary of <br/>
<a id="pl.25.29"></a><var>25.29</var>state. The application must include:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.30"></a><var>25.30</var>(1) evidence that the organization meets the standards established by the secretary of <br/>
<a id="pl.25.31"></a><var>25.31</var>state by rule;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.32"></a><var>25.32</var>(2) the name, address, and telephone number of the organization, its chief executive <br/>
<a id="pl.25.33"></a><var>25.33</var>officer, and the person within the organization who has primary responsibility for <br/>
<a id="pl.25.34"></a><var>25.34</var>supervising placements within the state;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.35"></a><var>25.35</var>(3) the organization's unified business identification number, if any;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.1"></a><var>26.1</var>(4) the organization's United States Information Agency number, if any;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.2"></a><var>26.2</var>(5) evidence of Council on Standards for International Educational Travel listing, if <br/>
<a id="pl.26.3"></a><var>26.3</var>any;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.4"></a><var>26.4</var>(6) whether the organization is exempt from federal income tax; and<br/>
<a id="pl.26.5"></a><var>26.5</var>(7) a list of the organization's placements in Minnesota for the previous academic <br/>
<a id="pl.26.6"></a><var>26.6</var>year including the number of students placed, their home countries, the school districts in <br/>
<a id="pl.26.7"></a><var>26.7</var>which they were placed, and the length of their placements.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.8"></a><var>26.8</var>(b) The application must be signed by the chief executive officer of the organization <br/>
<a id="pl.26.9"></a><var>26.9</var>and the person within the organization who has primary responsibility for supervising <br/>
<a id="pl.26.10"></a><var>26.10</var>placements within Minnesota. If the secretary of state determines that the application is <br/>
<a id="pl.26.11"></a><var>26.11</var>complete, the secretary of state shall file the application and the applicant is registered.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.12"></a><var>26.12</var>(c) Organizations that have registered shall inform the secretary of state of any <br/>
<a id="pl.26.13"></a><var>26.13</var>changes in the information required under paragraph (a), clause (1), within 30 days of the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.14"></a><var>26.14</var>change. There is no fee to amend a registration.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.15"></a><var>26.15</var>(d) Registration under this chapter is valid for one year. The registration may be <br/>
<a id="pl.26.16"></a><var>26.16</var>renewed annually. The fee to renew a registration is $50 per year.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.17"></a><var>26.17</var>(e) Organizations registering for the first time in Minnesota must pay an initial <br/>
<a id="pl.26.18"></a><var>26.18</var>registration fee of $150.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.19"></a><var>26.19</var>(f) Fees collected by the secretary of state under this section must be deposited in the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.20"></a><var>26.20</var>state treasury and credited to the general fund and are added to the appropriation from <br/>
<a id="pl.26.21"></a><var>26.21</var>which registration costs are paid.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.16.0"></a><a id="pl.26.22"></a><var>26.22</var>    Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 5A.06, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.23"></a><var>26.23</var><b>5A.06 COMPLAINTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.26.24"></a><var>26.24</var>The secretary of state may, upon receipt of a complaint regarding an international <br/>
<a id="pl.26.25"></a><var>26.25</var>student exchange organization, report the matter to the organization involved, the United <br/>
<a id="pl.26.26"></a><var>26.26</var>States Information Agency, Office of Exchange Coordination and Designation, United <br/>
<a id="pl.26.27"></a><var>26.27</var>States Department of State,  or the Council on Standards for International Educational <br/>
<a id="pl.26.28"></a><var>26.28</var>Travel, as the secretary of state considers appropriate. The secretary may also investigate <br/>
<a id="pl.26.29"></a><var>26.29</var>complaints received under this section to determine if the complaint is limited to one <br/>
<a id="pl.26.30"></a><var>26.30</var>high school or if there are systemic problems with placements made by a particular <br/>
<a id="pl.26.31"></a><var>26.31</var>organization. The secretary of state may terminate an organization's registration if the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.32"></a><var>26.32</var>secretary determines the organization has failed to remain in compliance with local, state, <br/>
<a id="pl.26.33"></a><var>26.33</var>and federal statutes, rules, and regulations.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.17.0"></a><a id="pl.26.34"></a><var>26.34</var>    Sec. 17. <b>[10.49] NAMING.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.27.1"></a><var>27.1</var>    Laws enacted on or after July 1, 2009, must not be named for living people, and laws <br/>
<a id="pl.27.2"></a><var>27.2</var>may not name councils, buildings, roads, or other facilities or entities after living people.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.18.0"></a><a id="pl.27.3"></a><var>27.3</var>    Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 10A.31, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.4"></a><var>27.4</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Appropriation.</b> (a) The amounts designated by individuals for the state <br/>
<a id="pl.27.5"></a><var>27.5</var>elections campaign fund, less three percent, are appropriated from the general fund, must <br/>
<a id="pl.27.6"></a><var>27.6</var>be transferred and credited to the appropriate account in the state elections campaign fund, <br/>
<a id="pl.27.7"></a><var>27.7</var>and are annually appropriated for distribution as set forth in subdivisions 5, 5a, 6, and 7. <br/>
<a id="pl.27.8"></a><var>27.8</var>The remaining three percent must be kept in the general fund for administrative costs.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.9"></a><var>27.9</var>(b) In addition to the amounts in paragraph (a), $1,250,000 $1,020,000 for each <br/>
<a id="pl.27.10"></a><var>27.10</var>general election is appropriated from the general fund for transfer to the general account <br/>
<a id="pl.27.11"></a><var>27.11</var>of the state elections campaign fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.12"></a><var>27.12</var>Of this appropriation, $65,000 each fiscal year must be set aside to pay assessments <br/>
<a id="pl.27.13"></a><var>27.13</var>made by the Office of Administrative Hearings under section 
<statute_ref>211B.37</statute_ref>. Amounts <br/>
<a id="pl.27.14"></a><var>27.14</var>remaining after all assessments have been paid must be canceled to the general account.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.19.0"></a><a id="pl.27.15"></a><var>27.15</var>    Sec. 19. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 11A.07, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.16"></a><var>27.16</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Duties and powers.</b> The director, at the direction of the state board, shall:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.17"></a><var>27.17</var>(1) plan, direct, coordinate, and execute administrative and investment functions <br/>
<a id="pl.27.18"></a><var>27.18</var>in conformity with the policies and directives of the state board and the requirements of <br/>
<a id="pl.27.19"></a><var>27.19</var>this chapter and of chapter 356A;<br/>
<a id="pl.27.20"></a><var>27.20</var>(2) prepare and submit biennial and annual budgets to the board and with the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.21"></a><var>27.21</var>approval of the board submit the budgets to the Department of Finance;<br/>
<a id="pl.27.22"></a><var>27.22</var>(3) employ professional and clerical staff as necessary. Employees whose primary <br/>
<a id="pl.27.23"></a><var>27.23</var>responsibility is to invest or manage money or employees who hold positions designated <br/>
<a id="pl.27.24"></a><var>27.24</var>as unclassified under section 
         <statute_ref>43A.08, subdivision 1a</statute_ref>, are in the unclassified service of the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.25"></a><var>27.25</var>state. Other employees are in the classified service. Unclassified employees who are <br/>
<a id="pl.27.26"></a><var>27.26</var>not covered by a collective bargaining agreement are employed under the terms and <br/>
<a id="pl.27.27"></a><var>27.27</var>conditions of the compensation plan approved under section 
         <statute_ref>43A.18, subdivision 3b</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.27.28"></a><var>27.28</var>(4) report to the state board on all operations under the director's control and <br/>
<a id="pl.27.29"></a><var>27.29</var>supervision;<br/>
<a id="pl.27.30"></a><var>27.30</var>(5) maintain accurate and complete records of securities transactions and official <br/>
<a id="pl.27.31"></a><var>27.31</var>activities;<br/>
<a id="pl.27.32"></a><var>27.32</var>(6) establish a policy relating to the purchase and sale of securities on the basis of <br/>
<a id="pl.27.33"></a><var>27.33</var>competitive offerings or bids. The policy is subject to board approval;<br/>
<a id="pl.28.1"></a><var>28.1</var>(7) cause securities acquired to be kept in the custody of the commissioner of finance <br/>
<a id="pl.28.2"></a><var>28.2</var>or other depositories consistent with chapter 356A, as the state board deems appropriate;<br/>
<a id="pl.28.3"></a><var>28.3</var>(8) prepare and file with the director of the Legislative Reference Library, by <br/>
<a id="pl.28.4"></a><var>28.4</var>December 31 of each year, a report summarizing the activities of the state board, the <br/>
<a id="pl.28.5"></a><var>28.5</var>council, and the director during the preceding fiscal year. The report must be prepared <br/>
<a id="pl.28.6"></a><var>28.6</var>so as to provide the legislature and the people of the state with a clear, comprehensive <br/>
<a id="pl.28.7"></a><var>28.7</var>summary of the portfolio composition, the transactions, the total annual rate of return, <br/>
<a id="pl.28.8"></a><var>28.8</var>and the yield to the state treasury and to each of the funds whose assets are invested by <br/>
<a id="pl.28.9"></a><var>28.9</var>the state board, and the recipients of business placed or commissions allocated among <br/>
<a id="pl.28.10"></a><var>28.10</var>the various commercial banks, investment bankers, money managers, and brokerage <br/>
<a id="pl.28.11"></a><var>28.11</var>organizations and the amount of these commissions or other fees. The report must contain <br/>
<a id="pl.28.12"></a><var>28.12</var>financial statements for funds managed by the board prepared in accordance with generally <br/>
<a id="pl.28.13"></a><var>28.13</var>accepted accounting principles. The report must include an executive summary;<br/>
<a id="pl.28.14"></a><var>28.14</var>(9) include on the state board's Web site its annual report and an executive summary <br/>
<a id="pl.28.15"></a><var>28.15</var>of its quarterly reports;<br/>
<a id="pl.28.16"></a><var>28.16</var>(9) (10) require state officials from any department or agency to produce and provide <br/>
<a id="pl.28.17"></a><var>28.17</var>access to any financial documents the state board deems necessary in the conduct of <br/>
<a id="pl.28.18"></a><var>28.18</var>its investment activities;<br/>
<a id="pl.28.19"></a><var>28.19</var>(10) (11) receive and expend legislative appropriations; and<br/>
<a id="pl.28.20"></a><var>28.20</var>(11) (12) undertake any other activities necessary to implement the duties and <br/>
<a id="pl.28.21"></a><var>28.21</var>powers set forth in this subdivision consistent with chapter 356A.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.20.0"></a><a id="pl.28.22"></a><var>28.22</var>    Sec. 20. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 13.64, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.28.23"></a><var>28.23</var><b>13.64 DEPARTMENT OF </b><b>ADMINISTRATION</b><b> FINANCE</b><b> DATA.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.28.24"></a><var>28.24</var>(a) Notes and preliminary drafts of reports created, collected, or maintained by the <br/>
<a id="pl.28.25"></a><var>28.25</var>Management Analysis Division, Department of Administration finance, and prepared <br/>
<a id="pl.28.26"></a><var>28.26</var>during management studies, audits, reviews, consultations, or investigations are classified <br/>
<a id="pl.28.27"></a><var>28.27</var>as confidential or protected nonpublic data until the final report has been published or <br/>
<a id="pl.28.28"></a><var>28.28</var>preparation of the report is no longer being actively pursued.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.29"></a><var>28.29</var>(b) Data that support the conclusions of the report and that the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.28.30"></a><var>28.30</var>administration finance reasonably believes will result in litigation are confidential or <br/>
<a id="pl.28.31"></a><var>28.31</var>protected nonpublic until the litigation has been completed or until the litigation is no <br/>
<a id="pl.28.32"></a><var>28.32</var>longer being actively pursued.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.33"></a><var>28.33</var>(c) Data on individuals that could reasonably be used to determine the identity of an <br/>
<a id="pl.28.34"></a><var>28.34</var>individual supplying data for a report are private if:<br/>
<a id="pl.28.35"></a><var>28.35</var>(1) the data supplied by the individual were needed for a report; and<br/>
<a id="pl.29.1"></a><var>29.1</var>(2) the data would not have been provided to the Management Analysis Division <br/>
<a id="pl.29.2"></a><var>29.2</var>without an assurance to the individual that the individual's identity would remain private, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.3"></a><var>29.3</var>or the Management Analysis Division reasonably believes that the individual would not <br/>
<a id="pl.29.4"></a><var>29.4</var>have provided the data.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.21.0"></a><a id="pl.29.5"></a><var>29.5</var>    Sec. 21. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 15.01, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.6"></a><var>29.6</var><b>15.01 DEPARTMENTS OF THE STATE. </b><br/>
<a id="pl.29.7"></a><var>29.7</var>The following agencies are designated as the departments of the state government: <br/>
<a id="pl.29.8"></a><var>29.8</var>the Department of Administration; the Department of Agriculture; the Department of <br/>
<a id="pl.29.9"></a><var>29.9</var>Commerce; the Department of Corrections; the Department of Education; the Department <br/>
<a id="pl.29.10"></a><var>29.10</var>of Employment and Economic Development; the Department of Finance; the Department <br/>
<a id="pl.29.11"></a><var>29.11</var>of Health; the Department of Human Rights; the Department of Labor and Industry; <br/>
<a id="pl.29.12"></a><var>29.12</var>the Department of Management and Budget; the Department of Military Affairs; the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.13"></a><var>29.13</var>Department of Natural Resources; the Department of Public Safety; the Department of <br/>
<a id="pl.29.14"></a><var>29.14</var>Human Services; the Department of Revenue; the Department of Transportation; the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.15"></a><var>29.15</var>Department of Veterans Affairs; and their successor departments. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.22.0"></a><a id="pl.29.16"></a><var>29.16</var>    Sec. 22. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 15.06, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.17"></a><var>29.17</var>    Subdivision 1.  <b>Applicability.</b> This section applies to the following departments <br/>
<a id="pl.29.18"></a><var>29.18</var>or agencies: the Departments of Administration, Agriculture, Commerce, Corrections, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.19"></a><var>29.19</var>Education, Employment and Economic Development, Finance, Health, Human Rights, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.20"></a><var>29.20</var>Labor and Industry, Management and Budget, Natural Resources, Public Safety, Human <br/>
<a id="pl.29.21"></a><var>29.21</var>Services, Revenue, Transportation, and Veterans Affairs; the Housing Finance and <br/>
<a id="pl.29.22"></a><var>29.22</var>Pollution Control Agencies; the Office of Commissioner of Iron Range Resources and <br/>
<a id="pl.29.23"></a><var>29.23</var>Rehabilitation; the Bureau of Mediation Services; and their successor departments and <br/>
<a id="pl.29.24"></a><var>29.24</var>agencies. The heads of the foregoing departments or agencies are "commissioners." <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.23.0"></a><a id="pl.29.25"></a><var>29.25</var>    Sec. 23. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 15A.0815, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.26"></a><var>29.26</var>    Subd. 2.  <b>Group I salary limits.</b> The salaries for positions in this subdivision may <br/>
<a id="pl.29.27"></a><var>29.27</var>not exceed 95 percent of the salary of the governor: <br/>
<a id="pl.29.28"></a><var>29.28</var>    Commissioner of administration; <br/>
<a id="pl.29.29"></a><var>29.29</var>    Commissioner of agriculture; <br/>
<a id="pl.29.30"></a><var>29.30</var>    Commissioner of education; <br/>
<a id="pl.29.31"></a><var>29.31</var>    Commissioner of commerce; <br/>
<a id="pl.29.32"></a><var>29.32</var>    Commissioner of corrections; <br/>
<a id="pl.29.33"></a><var>29.33</var>    Commissioner of finance; <br/>
<a id="pl.30.1"></a><var>30.1</var>    Commissioner of health; <br/>
<a id="pl.30.2"></a><var>30.2</var>    Executive director, Minnesota Office of Higher Education; <br/>
<a id="pl.30.3"></a><var>30.3</var>    Commissioner, Housing Finance Agency; <br/>
<a id="pl.30.4"></a><var>30.4</var>    Commissioner of human rights; <br/>
<a id="pl.30.5"></a><var>30.5</var>    Commissioner of human services; <br/>
<a id="pl.30.6"></a><var>30.6</var>    Commissioner of labor and industry; <br/>
<a id="pl.30.7"></a><var>30.7</var>Commissioner of management and budget; <br/>
<a id="pl.30.8"></a><var>30.8</var>    Commissioner of natural resources; <br/>
<a id="pl.30.9"></a><var>30.9</var>    Director of Office of Strategic and Long-Range Planning; <br/>
<a id="pl.30.10"></a><var>30.10</var>    Commissioner, Pollution Control Agency; <br/>
<a id="pl.30.11"></a><var>30.11</var>    Executive director, Public Employees Retirement Association;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.12"></a><var>30.12</var>    Commissioner of public safety; <br/>
<a id="pl.30.13"></a><var>30.13</var>    Commissioner of revenue; <br/>
<a id="pl.30.14"></a><var>30.14</var>    Executive director, State Retirement System;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.15"></a><var>30.15</var>    Executive director, Teachers Retirement Association;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.16"></a><var>30.16</var>    Commissioner of employment and economic development; <br/>
<a id="pl.30.17"></a><var>30.17</var>    Commissioner of transportation; and <br/>
<a id="pl.30.18"></a><var>30.18</var>    Commissioner of veterans affairs.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.24.0"></a><a id="pl.30.19"></a><var>30.19</var>    Sec. 24. <b>[15C.01] DEFINITIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.30.20"></a><var>30.20</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Scope.</b> For purposes of this chapter, the terms in this section have <br/>
<a id="pl.30.21"></a><var>30.21</var>the meanings given them.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.22"></a><var>30.22</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Claim.</b> "Claim" includes a request or demand, whether under a contract or <br/>
<a id="pl.30.23"></a><var>30.23</var>otherwise, for money or property that is made by a contractor, grantee, or other recipient <br/>
<a id="pl.30.24"></a><var>30.24</var>to the state or a political subdivision if the state or the political subdivision has provided or <br/>
<a id="pl.30.25"></a><var>30.25</var>will provide a portion of the money or property that is requested or demanded, or if the <br/>
<a id="pl.30.26"></a><var>30.26</var>state or the political subdivision has reimbursed or will reimburse the contractor, grantee, <br/>
<a id="pl.30.27"></a><var>30.27</var>or other recipient for a portion of the money or property that is requested or demanded.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.28"></a><var>30.28</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Knowing and knowingly.</b> "Knowing" and "knowingly" mean that a <br/>
<a id="pl.30.29"></a><var>30.29</var>person, with respect to information:<br/>
<a id="pl.30.30"></a><var>30.30</var>    (1) has actual knowledge of the information;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.31"></a><var>30.31</var>(2) acts in deliberate ignorance of the truth or falsity of the information; or<br/>
<a id="pl.30.32"></a><var>30.32</var>    (3) acts in reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of the information.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.33"></a><var>30.33</var>No proof of specific intent to defraud is required, but in no case is a person who acts <br/>
<a id="pl.30.34"></a><var>30.34</var>merely negligently, inadvertently, or mistakenly with respect to information deemed <br/>
<a id="pl.30.35"></a><var>30.35</var>to have acted knowingly.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.1"></a><var>31.1</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Original source.</b> "Original source" means a person who has direct and <br/>
<a id="pl.31.2"></a><var>31.2</var>independent knowledge of information that is probative of an essential element of the <br/>
<a id="pl.31.3"></a><var>31.3</var>allegations in an action brought under this chapter that was not obtained from a public <br/>
<a id="pl.31.4"></a><var>31.4</var>source and who either voluntarily provided the information to the state or the political <br/>
<a id="pl.31.5"></a><var>31.5</var>subdivision before bringing an action based on the information or whose information <br/>
<a id="pl.31.6"></a><var>31.6</var>provided the basis for or caused an investigation, hearing, audit, or report that led to the <br/>
<a id="pl.31.7"></a><var>31.7</var>public disclosure of the allegations or transactions upon which an action brought under <br/>
<a id="pl.31.8"></a><var>31.8</var>this chapter is based.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.9"></a><var>31.9</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Person.</b> "Person" means a natural person, partnership, corporation, <br/>
<a id="pl.31.10"></a><var>31.10</var>association or other legal entity but does not include the state or a political subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.11"></a><var>31.11</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Political subdivision.</b> "Political subdivision" means a political subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.31.12"></a><var>31.12</var>of the state and includes a department or agency of a political subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.13"></a><var>31.13</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Prosecuting attorney.</b> "Prosecuting attorney" means:<br/>
<a id="pl.31.14"></a><var>31.14</var>    (1) the attorney general, if the false or fraudulent claim involves money, property, or <br/>
<a id="pl.31.15"></a><var>31.15</var>services provided by the state; or<br/>
<a id="pl.31.16"></a><var>31.16</var>    (2) the county attorney, city attorney, or other attorney representing a political <br/>
<a id="pl.31.17"></a><var>31.17</var>subdivision, if the false or fraudulent claim involves money, property, or services provided <br/>
<a id="pl.31.18"></a><var>31.18</var>by the political subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.19"></a><var>31.19</var>    Subd. 8. <b>State.</b> "State" means the state of Minnesota and includes a department or <br/>
<a id="pl.31.20"></a><var>31.20</var>agency of the state.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.21"></a><var>31.21</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2010.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.25.0"></a><a id="pl.31.22"></a><var>31.22</var>    Sec. 25. <b>[15C.02] LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN ACTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.31.23"></a><var>31.23</var>    (a) A person who commits any act described in clauses (1) to (7) is liable to the <br/>
<a id="pl.31.24"></a><var>31.24</var>state or the political subdivision for a civil penalty of not less than $5,500 and not more <br/>
<a id="pl.31.25"></a><var>31.25</var>than $11,000 per false or fraudulent claim, plus three times the amount of damages that <br/>
<a id="pl.31.26"></a><var>31.26</var>the state or the political subdivision sustains because of the act of that person, except <br/>
<a id="pl.31.27"></a><var>31.27</var>as otherwise provided in paragraph (b):<br/>
<a id="pl.31.28"></a><var>31.28</var>    (1) knowingly presents, or causes to be presented, to an officer or employee of the <br/>
<a id="pl.31.29"></a><var>31.29</var>state or a political subdivision a false or fraudulent claim for payment or approval;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.30"></a><var>31.30</var>    (2) knowingly makes or uses, or causes to be made or used, a false record or <br/>
<a id="pl.31.31"></a><var>31.31</var>statement to get a false or fraudulent claim paid or approved by the state or a political <br/>
<a id="pl.31.32"></a><var>31.32</var>subdivision;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.1"></a><var>32.1</var>    (3) knowingly conspires to either present a false or fraudulent claim to the state or a <br/>
<a id="pl.32.2"></a><var>32.2</var>political subdivision for payment or approval or makes, uses, or causes to be made or used <br/>
<a id="pl.32.3"></a><var>32.3</var>a false record or statement to obtain payment or approval of a false or fraudulent claim;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.4"></a><var>32.4</var>    (4) has possession, custody, or control of public property or money used, or to <br/>
<a id="pl.32.5"></a><var>32.5</var>be used, by the state or a political subdivision and knowingly delivers or causes to be <br/>
<a id="pl.32.6"></a><var>32.6</var>delivered to the state or a political subdivision less money or property than the amount <br/>
<a id="pl.32.7"></a><var>32.7</var>for which the person receives a receipt;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.8"></a><var>32.8</var>    (5) is authorized to prepare or deliver a receipt for money or property used, or to be <br/>
<a id="pl.32.9"></a><var>32.9</var>used, by the state or a political subdivision and knowingly prepares or delivers a receipt <br/>
<a id="pl.32.10"></a><var>32.10</var>that falsely represents the money or property;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.11"></a><var>32.11</var>    (6) knowingly buys, or receives as a pledge of an obligation or debt, public property <br/>
<a id="pl.32.12"></a><var>32.12</var>from an officer or employee of the state or a political subdivision who lawfully may <br/>
<a id="pl.32.13"></a><var>32.13</var>not sell or pledge the property; or<br/>
<a id="pl.32.14"></a><var>32.14</var>    (7) knowingly makes or uses, or causes to be made or used, a false record or <br/>
<a id="pl.32.15"></a><var>32.15</var>statement to conceal, avoid, or decrease an obligation to pay or transmit money or property <br/>
<a id="pl.32.16"></a><var>32.16</var>to the state or a political subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.17"></a><var>32.17</var>    (b) The court may assess not less than two times the amount of damages that the <br/>
<a id="pl.32.18"></a><var>32.18</var>state or the political subdivision sustains because of the act of the person if:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.19"></a><var>32.19</var>    (1) the person committing a violation under paragraph (a) furnished an officer or <br/>
<a id="pl.32.20"></a><var>32.20</var>employee of the state or the political subdivision responsible for investigating the false or <br/>
<a id="pl.32.21"></a><var>32.21</var>fraudulent claim violation with all information known to the person about the violation <br/>
<a id="pl.32.22"></a><var>32.22</var>within 30 days after the date on which the person first obtained the information;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.23"></a><var>32.23</var>    (2) the person fully cooperated with any investigation by the state or the political <br/>
<a id="pl.32.24"></a><var>32.24</var>subdivision of the violation; and <br/>
<a id="pl.32.25"></a><var>32.25</var>    (3) at the time the person furnished the state or the political subdivision with <br/>
<a id="pl.32.26"></a><var>32.26</var>information about the violation, no criminal prosecution, civil action, or administrative <br/>
<a id="pl.32.27"></a><var>32.27</var>action had been commenced under this chapter with respect to the violation and the person <br/>
<a id="pl.32.28"></a><var>32.28</var>did not have actual knowledge of the existence of an investigation into the violation.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.29"></a><var>32.29</var>    (c) A person violating this section is also liable to the state or the political <br/>
<a id="pl.32.30"></a><var>32.30</var>subdivision for the costs of a civil action brought to recover any penalty or damages.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.31"></a><var>32.31</var>(d) A person is not liable under this section for mere negligence, inadvertence, or <br/>
<a id="pl.32.32"></a><var>32.32</var>mistake with respect to activities involving a false or fraudulent claim.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.33"></a><var>32.33</var>(e) An employer is not liable for an act committed by a nonmanagerial employee <br/>
<a id="pl.32.34"></a><var>32.34</var>that violates this section, unless the employer had knowledge of the act, ratified the act, or <br/>
<a id="pl.32.35"></a><var>32.35</var>was reckless in the hiring or supervision of the employee.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.1"></a><var>33.1</var>(f) Except in cases where proof of specific intent to defraud the state or a political <br/>
<a id="pl.33.2"></a><var>33.2</var>subdivision is found, a person is not liable under this section if:<br/>
<a id="pl.33.3"></a><var>33.3</var>(1) the person has been informed by the original source that single or multiple false <br/>
<a id="pl.33.4"></a><var>33.4</var>or fraudulent claims have been made against the state or a political subdivision; and<br/>
<a id="pl.33.5"></a><var>33.5</var>(2) the person repays the amount of actual damages to the state or the political <br/>
<a id="pl.33.6"></a><var>33.6</var>subdivision within 45 days after being so informed. If the person has a compliance office, <br/>
<a id="pl.33.7"></a><var>33.7</var>an original source is not considered to have informed the person of a false or fraudulent <br/>
<a id="pl.33.8"></a><var>33.8</var>claim unless the original source reported it to the person's compliance office.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.9"></a><var>33.9</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2010.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.26.0"></a><a id="pl.33.10"></a><var>33.10</var>    Sec. 26. <b>[15C.03] EXCLUSION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.33.11"></a><var>33.11</var>    This chapter does not apply to claims, records, or statements made under portions <br/>
<a id="pl.33.12"></a><var>33.12</var>of Minnesota Statutes relating to taxation.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.13"></a><var>33.13</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2010.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.27.0"></a><a id="pl.33.14"></a><var>33.14</var>    Sec. 27. <b>[15C.04] RESPONSIBILITIES OF PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.33.15"></a><var>33.15</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>General.</b> A prosecuting attorney may investigate violations of <br/>
<a id="pl.33.16"></a><var>33.16</var>section 15C.02. If a prosecuting attorney finds that a person has violated or is violating <br/>
<a id="pl.33.17"></a><var>33.17</var>section 15C.02, the prosecuting attorney may bring a civil action under this chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.33.18"></a><var>33.18</var>against the person to enjoin an act in violation of section 
<statute_ref>15C.02</statute_ref> and to recover damages <br/>
<a id="pl.33.19"></a><var>33.19</var>and penalties.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.20"></a><var>33.20</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Attorney general investigatory powers.</b> In connection with an <br/>
<a id="pl.33.21"></a><var>33.21</var>investigation under this section, the attorney general has the powers listed in section <br/>
<a id="pl.33.22"></a><var>33.22</var>8.31, subdivisions 2 and 3.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.23"></a><var>33.23</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2010.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.28.0"></a><a id="pl.33.24"></a><var>33.24</var>    Sec. 28. <b>[15C.05] PRIVATE REMEDIES; COMPLAINT UNDER SEAL; COPY </b><br/>
<a id="pl.33.25"></a><var>33.25</var><b>OF COMPLAINT AND WRITTEN DISCLOSURE OF EVIDENCE TO BE SENT </b><br/>
<a id="pl.33.26"></a><var>33.26</var><b>TO PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.33.27"></a><var>33.27</var>    (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person may maintain an action <br/>
<a id="pl.33.28"></a><var>33.28</var>under this chapter on the person's own account and that of the state if money, property, <br/>
<a id="pl.33.29"></a><var>33.29</var>or services provided by the state are involved; the person's own account and that of a <br/>
<a id="pl.33.30"></a><var>33.30</var>political subdivision if money, property, or services provided by the political subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.33.31"></a><var>33.31</var>are involved; or on the person's own account and that of both the state and a political <br/>
<a id="pl.33.32"></a><var>33.32</var>subdivision if both are involved. After an action is commenced, it may be voluntarily <br/>
<a id="pl.34.1"></a><var>34.1</var>dismissed only if the court and the prosecuting attorney give written consent to the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.2"></a><var>34.2</var>dismissal and their reasons for consenting.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.3"></a><var>34.3</var>    (b) If an action is brought under this section, no other person may bring another <br/>
<a id="pl.34.4"></a><var>34.4</var>action under this section based on the same facts that are the subject of the pending action.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.5"></a><var>34.5</var>    (c) An action may not be maintained under this section:<br/>
<a id="pl.34.6"></a><var>34.6</var>(1) against the state, the legislature, the judiciary, the executive branch, or a political <br/>
<a id="pl.34.7"></a><var>34.7</var>subdivision, or their respective officers, members, or employees;<br/>
<a id="pl.34.8"></a><var>34.8</var>    (2) if the action is based upon allegations or transactions that are the subject of a <br/>
<a id="pl.34.9"></a><var>34.9</var>civil action or an administrative proceeding for a monetary penalty to which the state or a <br/>
<a id="pl.34.10"></a><var>34.10</var>political subdivision is already a party; or <br/>
<a id="pl.34.11"></a><var>34.11</var>    (3) unless the action is brought by an original source of the information or the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.12"></a><var>34.12</var>prosecuting attorney initiates or intervenes in the action, if the action is based upon the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.13"></a><var>34.13</var>public disclosure of allegations or transactions:  (i) in a criminal, civil, or administrative <br/>
<a id="pl.34.14"></a><var>34.14</var>hearing; (ii) in an investigation, report, hearing, or audit conducted by or at the request of <br/>
<a id="pl.34.15"></a><var>34.15</var>the house of representatives or the senate; (iii) by an auditor or the governing body of a <br/>
<a id="pl.34.16"></a><var>34.16</var>political subdivision; or (iv) by the news media.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.17"></a><var>34.17</var>    (d) A complaint in an action under this section must be commenced by filing the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.18"></a><var>34.18</var>complaint with the court in chambers and the court must place it under seal for at least 60 <br/>
<a id="pl.34.19"></a><var>34.19</var>days. No service may be made upon the defendant until the complaint is unsealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.20"></a><var>34.20</var>    (e) If a complaint is filed under this section, the plaintiff shall serve a copy of the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.21"></a><var>34.21</var>complaint on the prosecuting attorney in accordance with the Minnesota Rules of Civil <br/>
<a id="pl.34.22"></a><var>34.22</var>Procedure and at the same time shall serve a written disclosure of all material evidence <br/>
<a id="pl.34.23"></a><var>34.23</var>and information the plaintiff possesses.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.24"></a><var>34.24</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2010.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.29.0"></a><a id="pl.34.25"></a><var>34.25</var>    Sec. 29. <b>[15C.06] PROSECUTING ATTORNEY INTERVENTION; MOTION </b><br/>
<a id="pl.34.26"></a><var>34.26</var><b>TO EXTEND TIME; UNSEALING OF COMPLAINT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.34.27"></a><var>34.27</var>    (a) Within 60 days after receiving a complaint and disclosure under section 15C.05, <br/>
<a id="pl.34.28"></a><var>34.28</var>the prosecuting attorney shall intervene or decline intervention or, for good cause shown, <br/>
<a id="pl.34.29"></a><var>34.29</var>move the court to extend the time for doing so.  The motion may be supported by affidavits <br/>
<a id="pl.34.30"></a><var>34.30</var>or other submissions in chambers.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.31"></a><var>34.31</var>    (b) The complaint must be unsealed after the prosecuting attorney decides whether <br/>
<a id="pl.34.32"></a><var>34.32</var>or not to intervene.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.33"></a><var>34.33</var>    (c) Notwithstanding the prosecuting attorney's decision regarding intervention in an <br/>
<a id="pl.34.34"></a><var>34.34</var>action brought by a plaintiff under section 15C.05, the prosecuting attorney may pursue <br/>
<a id="pl.34.35"></a><var>34.35</var>the claim through any alternate remedy available to the state, including an administrative <br/>
<a id="pl.35.1"></a><var>35.1</var>proceeding to determine a civil monetary penalty. If the prosecuting attorney pursues an <br/>
<a id="pl.35.2"></a><var>35.2</var>alternate remedy in another proceeding, the person initiating the action has the same rights <br/>
<a id="pl.35.3"></a><var>35.3</var>in that proceeding as if the action had continued under section 15C.05. A finding of fact or <br/>
<a id="pl.35.4"></a><var>35.4</var>conclusion of law made in the other proceeding that has become final is conclusive on <br/>
<a id="pl.35.5"></a><var>35.5</var>all parties to an action under section 15C.05. For purposes of this paragraph, a finding <br/>
<a id="pl.35.6"></a><var>35.6</var>or conclusion is final if it has been finally determined on appeal to the appropriate state <br/>
<a id="pl.35.7"></a><var>35.7</var>court, if the time for filing an appeal has expired, or if the finding or conclusion is not <br/>
<a id="pl.35.8"></a><var>35.8</var>subject to judicial review.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.9"></a><var>35.9</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2010.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.30.0"></a><a id="pl.35.10"></a><var>35.10</var>    Sec. 30. <b>[15C.07] SERVICE OF UNSEALED COMPLAINT AND RESPONSE </b><br/>
<a id="pl.35.11"></a><var>35.11</var><b>BY DEFENDANT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.35.12"></a><var>35.12</var>    When unsealed, the complaint must be served on the defendant pursuant to Rule 3 of <br/>
<a id="pl.35.13"></a><var>35.13</var>the Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure. The defendant must respond to the complaint <br/>
<a id="pl.35.14"></a><var>35.14</var>within 20 days after it is served on the defendant.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.15"></a><var>35.15</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2010.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.31.0"></a><a id="pl.35.16"></a><var>35.16</var>    Sec. 31. <b>[15C.08] PROSECUTING ATTORNEY AND PRIVATE PARTY ROLES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.35.17"></a><var>35.17</var>    (a) Except as otherwise provided by this section, if the prosecuting attorney does not <br/>
<a id="pl.35.18"></a><var>35.18</var>intervene at the outset in an action brought by a person under section 15C.05, the person <br/>
<a id="pl.35.19"></a><var>35.19</var>has the same rights in conducting the action as the prosecuting attorney would have. A <br/>
<a id="pl.35.20"></a><var>35.20</var>copy of each pleading or other paper filed in the action and a copy of the transcript of each <br/>
<a id="pl.35.21"></a><var>35.21</var>deposition taken must be mailed to the prosecuting attorney if the prosecuting attorney <br/>
<a id="pl.35.22"></a><var>35.22</var>so requests and pays the cost of doing so.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.23"></a><var>35.23</var>    (b) If the prosecuting attorney elects not to intervene at the outset of the action, the <br/>
<a id="pl.35.24"></a><var>35.24</var>prosecuting attorney may intervene subsequently, upon timely application and good cause <br/>
<a id="pl.35.25"></a><var>35.25</var>shown. If the prosecuting attorney so intervenes, the prosecuting attorney subsequently <br/>
<a id="pl.35.26"></a><var>35.26</var>has primary responsibility for conducting the action.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.27"></a><var>35.27</var>    (c) If the prosecuting attorney elects at the outset of the action to intervene, the <br/>
<a id="pl.35.28"></a><var>35.28</var>prosecuting attorney has the primary responsibility for prosecuting the action. The person <br/>
<a id="pl.35.29"></a><var>35.29</var>who initially brought the action remains a party but the person's acts do not bind the <br/>
<a id="pl.35.30"></a><var>35.30</var>prosecuting attorney.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.31"></a><var>35.31</var>    (d) Whether or not the prosecuting attorney intervenes in the action, the prosecuting <br/>
<a id="pl.35.32"></a><var>35.32</var>attorney may move to dismiss the action for good cause.  The person who brought the <br/>
<a id="pl.35.33"></a><var>35.33</var>action must be notified of the filing of the motion and may oppose it and present evidence <br/>
<a id="pl.35.34"></a><var>35.34</var>at the hearing. The prosecuting attorney may also settle the action. If the prosecuting <br/>
<a id="pl.36.1"></a><var>36.1</var>attorney intends to settle the action, the prosecuting attorney shall notify the person who <br/>
<a id="pl.36.2"></a><var>36.2</var>brought the action. The state or the political subdivision may settle the action with the <br/>
<a id="pl.36.3"></a><var>36.3</var>defendant notwithstanding the objections of the person initiating the action if the court <br/>
<a id="pl.36.4"></a><var>36.4</var>determines, after a hearing, that the proposed settlement is fair, adequate, and reasonable <br/>
<a id="pl.36.5"></a><var>36.5</var>under all the circumstances. Upon a showing of good cause, the hearing may be held in <br/>
<a id="pl.36.6"></a><var>36.6</var>chambers.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.7"></a><var>36.7</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2010.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.32.0"></a><a id="pl.36.8"></a><var>36.8</var>    Sec. 32. <b>[15C.09] STAY OF DISCOVERY; EXTENSION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.36.9"></a><var>36.9</var>    (a) The court may stay discovery by a person who brought an action under section <br/>
<a id="pl.36.10"></a><var>36.10</var>15C.05 for not more than 60 days if the prosecuting attorney shows that the proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.36.11"></a><var>36.11</var>discovery would interfere with the investigation or prosecution of a civil or criminal <br/>
<a id="pl.36.12"></a><var>36.12</var>matter arising out of the same facts, whether or not the prosecuting attorney participates <br/>
<a id="pl.36.13"></a><var>36.13</var>in the action.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.14"></a><var>36.14</var>    (b) The court may extend the stay upon a further showing that the prosecuting <br/>
<a id="pl.36.15"></a><var>36.15</var>attorney has pursued the civil or criminal investigation or proceeding with reasonable <br/>
<a id="pl.36.16"></a><var>36.16</var>diligence and that the proposed discovery would interfere with its continuation. Discovery <br/>
<a id="pl.36.17"></a><var>36.17</var>may not be stayed for a total of more than six months over the objection of the person who <br/>
<a id="pl.36.18"></a><var>36.18</var>brought the action, except for good cause shown by the prosecuting attorney.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.19"></a><var>36.19</var>    (c) A showing made pursuant to this section must be made in chambers.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.20"></a><var>36.20</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2010.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.33.0"></a><a id="pl.36.21"></a><var>36.21</var>    Sec. 33. <b>[15C.10] COURT-IMPOSED LIMITATION UPON PARTICIPATION </b><br/>
<a id="pl.36.22"></a><var>36.22</var><b>OF PRIVATE PLAINTIFF IN ACTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.36.23"></a><var>36.23</var>    Upon a showing by the prosecuting attorney in an action in which the prosecuting <br/>
<a id="pl.36.24"></a><var>36.24</var>attorney has intervened that unrestricted participation by a person under this chapter would <br/>
<a id="pl.36.25"></a><var>36.25</var>interfere with or unduly delay the conduct of the action, or would be repetitious, irrelevant, <br/>
<a id="pl.36.26"></a><var>36.26</var>or solely for harassment, the court may limit the person's participation by limiting the <br/>
<a id="pl.36.27"></a><var>36.27</var>number of witnesses, the length of the testimony of the witnesses, the cross-examination <br/>
<a id="pl.36.28"></a><var>36.28</var>of witnesses by the person, or by other measures.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.29"></a><var>36.29</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2010.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.34.0"></a><a id="pl.36.30"></a><var>36.30</var>    Sec. 34. <b>[15C.11] LIMITATION OF ACTIONS; REMEDIES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.36.31"></a><var>36.31</var>    (a) An action under this chapter may not be commenced more than three years after <br/>
<a id="pl.36.32"></a><var>36.32</var>the date of discovery of the fraudulent activity by the prosecuting attorney or more than <br/>
<a id="pl.37.1"></a><var>37.1</var>six years after the fraudulent activity occurred, whichever occurs later, but in no event <br/>
<a id="pl.37.2"></a><var>37.2</var>more than ten years after the date on which the violation is committed.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.3"></a><var>37.3</var>    (b) A finding of guilt in a criminal proceeding charging a false statement or fraud, <br/>
<a id="pl.37.4"></a><var>37.4</var>whether upon a verdict of guilty or a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, stops the person <br/>
<a id="pl.37.5"></a><var>37.5</var>found guilty from denying an essential element of that offense in an action under this <br/>
<a id="pl.37.6"></a><var>37.6</var>chapter based upon the same transaction as the criminal proceeding.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.7"></a><var>37.7</var>(c) In an action under this chapter, the state or the political subdivision and any <br/>
<a id="pl.37.8"></a><var>37.8</var>plaintiff under section 15C.05 must prove the essential elements of the cause of action, <br/>
<a id="pl.37.9"></a><var>37.9</var>including damages, by a preponderance of the evidence.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.10"></a><var>37.10</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2010.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.35.0"></a><a id="pl.37.11"></a><var>37.11</var>    Sec. 35. <b>[15C.12] AWARD OF EXPENSES AND ATTORNEY FEES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.37.12"></a><var>37.12</var>    If the prosecuting attorney or a person who brought an action under section 
<statute_ref>15C.05</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.37.13"></a><var>37.13</var>prevails in or settles an action under this chapter, the court may authorize the prosecuting <br/>
<a id="pl.37.14"></a><var>37.14</var>attorney or person to recover reasonable costs, reasonable attorney fees, and the reasonable <br/>
<a id="pl.37.15"></a><var>37.15</var>fees of expert consultants and expert witnesses. These expenses must be awarded against <br/>
<a id="pl.37.16"></a><var>37.16</var>the defendant and are not allowed against the state or a political subdivision. If the <br/>
<a id="pl.37.17"></a><var>37.17</var>prosecuting attorney does not intervene in the action and the person bringing the action <br/>
<a id="pl.37.18"></a><var>37.18</var>conducts the action and the defendant prevails in the action, the court shall award to the <br/>
<a id="pl.37.19"></a><var>37.19</var>defendant reasonable expenses and attorney fees against the person bringing the action if <br/>
<a id="pl.37.20"></a><var>37.20</var>it finds that the action was clearly frivolous or vexatious or brought in substantial part for <br/>
<a id="pl.37.21"></a><var>37.21</var>harassment. The state or a political subdivision is not liable for expenses, attorney fees, or <br/>
<a id="pl.37.22"></a><var>37.22</var>other costs incurred by a person in bringing or defending an action under this chapter.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.23"></a><var>37.23</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2010.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.36.0"></a><a id="pl.37.24"></a><var>37.24</var>    Sec. 36. <b>[15C.13] DISTRIBUTION TO PRIVATE PLAINTIFF IN CERTAIN </b><br/>
<a id="pl.37.25"></a><var>37.25</var><b>ACTIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.37.26"></a><var>37.26</var>    If the prosecuting attorney intervenes at the outset in an action brought by a person <br/>
<a id="pl.37.27"></a><var>37.27</var>under section 15C.05, the person is entitled to receive not less than 15 percent or more <br/>
<a id="pl.37.28"></a><var>37.28</var>than 25 percent of any recovery in proportion to the person's contribution to the conduct <br/>
<a id="pl.37.29"></a><var>37.29</var>of the action. If the prosecuting attorney does not intervene in the action at any time, <br/>
<a id="pl.37.30"></a><var>37.30</var>the person is entitled to receive not less than 25 percent or more than 30 percent of <br/>
<a id="pl.37.31"></a><var>37.31</var>any recovery of the civil penalty and damages, or settlement, as the court determines <br/>
<a id="pl.37.32"></a><var>37.32</var>is reasonable. If the prosecuting attorney does not intervene in the action at the outset <br/>
<a id="pl.37.33"></a><var>37.33</var>but subsequently intervenes, the person is entitled to receive not less than 15 percent or <br/>
<a id="pl.38.1"></a><var>38.1</var>more than 30 percent of any recovery, as the court determines is reasonable based on the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.2"></a><var>38.2</var>person's participation in the action before the prosecuting attorney intervened.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.3"></a><var>38.3</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2010.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.37.0"></a><a id="pl.38.4"></a><var>38.4</var>    Sec. 37. <b>[15C.14] EMPLOYER RESTRICTIONS; LIABILITY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.38.5"></a><var>38.5</var>    (a) An employer must not adopt or enforce any rule or policy forbidding an <br/>
<a id="pl.38.6"></a><var>38.6</var>employee to disclose information to the state, a political subdivision, or a law enforcement <br/>
<a id="pl.38.7"></a><var>38.7</var>agency, or to act in furtherance of an action under this chapter, including investigation <br/>
<a id="pl.38.8"></a><var>38.8</var>for, bringing, or testifying in the action.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.9"></a><var>38.9</var>    (b) An employer must not discharge, demote, suspend, threaten, harass, deny <br/>
<a id="pl.38.10"></a><var>38.10</var>promotion to, or otherwise discriminate against an employee in the terms or conditions of <br/>
<a id="pl.38.11"></a><var>38.11</var>employment because of lawful acts done by the employee on the employee's behalf or <br/>
<a id="pl.38.12"></a><var>38.12</var>on behalf of others in disclosing information to the state, a political subdivision, or a law <br/>
<a id="pl.38.13"></a><var>38.13</var>enforcement agency in furtherance of an action under this chapter, including investigation <br/>
<a id="pl.38.14"></a><var>38.14</var>for bringing or testifying in the action.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.15"></a><var>38.15</var>    (c) An employer who violates this section is liable to the affected employee in a civil <br/>
<a id="pl.38.16"></a><var>38.16</var>action for damages and other relief, including reinstatement, twice the amount of lost <br/>
<a id="pl.38.17"></a><var>38.17</var>compensation, interest on the lost compensation, any special damage sustained as a result <br/>
<a id="pl.38.18"></a><var>38.18</var>of the discrimination, and punitive damages if appropriate.  The employer is also liable for <br/>
<a id="pl.38.19"></a><var>38.19</var>expenses recoverable under section 
<statute_ref>15C.12</statute_ref>, including costs and attorney fees.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.20"></a><var>38.20</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2010.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.38.0"></a><a id="pl.38.21"></a><var>38.21</var>    Sec. 38. <b>[15C.15] DEPOSIT OF STATE FUNDS; FALSE CLAIMS ACCOUNT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.38.22"></a><var>38.22</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Deposit of funds.</b> The net proceeds received by the state in an action <br/>
<a id="pl.38.23"></a><var>38.23</var>under this chapter, after distributions made to private plaintiffs and as otherwise required <br/>
<a id="pl.38.24"></a><var>38.24</var>by federal law, must be deposited in the state treasury and credited as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.38.25"></a><var>38.25</var>(1) the portion of net proceeds equal to the amount of the actual damages that the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.26"></a><var>38.26</var>state sustains because of an act specified in section 15C.02 must be credited to the fund <br/>
<a id="pl.38.27"></a><var>38.27</var>that sustained the damages;<br/>
<a id="pl.38.28"></a><var>38.28</var>(2) the portion of net proceeds equal to the additional recovery of federal money <br/>
<a id="pl.38.29"></a><var>38.29</var>authorized by United States Code, title 42, section 1396h, for a recovery under this <br/>
<a id="pl.38.30"></a><var>38.30</var>chapter, as determined by the commissioner of finance, must be credited to the false <br/>
<a id="pl.38.31"></a><var>38.31</var>claims account under subdivision 2, provided that the amount credited may not exceed <br/>
<a id="pl.38.32"></a><var>38.32</var>$1,000,000 in a fiscal year; and<br/>
<a id="pl.38.33"></a><var>38.33</var>(3) the remainder of the net proceeds must be credited to the general fund. <br/>
<a id="pl.39.1"></a><var>39.1</var>    Subd. 2. <b>False claims account.</b> A false claims account is established in the special <br/>
<a id="pl.39.2"></a><var>39.2</var>revenue fund in the state treasury. The commissioner of finance may enter into interagency <br/>
<a id="pl.39.3"></a><var>39.3</var>agreements to deposit up to $2,055,000 for litigation and related expenses under this act. <br/>
<a id="pl.39.4"></a><var>39.4</var>Money in the account deposited through interagency agreement or under subdivision 1 is <br/>
<a id="pl.39.5"></a><var>39.5</var>annually appropriated to the attorney general for purposes of this chapter.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.6"></a><var>39.6</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>Subdivision 2 is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.39.0"></a><a id="pl.39.7"></a><var>39.7</var>    Sec. 39. <b>[15C.16] REPORTING.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.39.8"></a><var>39.8</var>The attorney general shall report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the <br/>
<a id="pl.39.9"></a><var>39.9</var>senate and house of representatives committees with jurisdiction over state government <br/>
<a id="pl.39.10"></a><var>39.10</var>finance by January 15 each year, on activities under this chapter during the prior calendar <br/>
<a id="pl.39.11"></a><var>39.11</var>year. The report must include:<br/>
<a id="pl.39.12"></a><var>39.12</var>(1) the number of complaints received by the attorney general under section 15C.05;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.13"></a><var>39.13</var>(2) the number of times the attorney general intervened and declined to intervene <br/>
<a id="pl.39.14"></a><var>39.14</var>after receiving a complaint;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.15"></a><var>39.15</var>(3) an estimate of the amount of time spent by attorneys in the attorney general's <br/>
<a id="pl.39.16"></a><var>39.16</var>office and an estimate of the amount of time spent by other staff in the attorney general's <br/>
<a id="pl.39.17"></a><var>39.17</var>office on activities under this chapter; and<br/>
<a id="pl.39.18"></a><var>39.18</var>(4) net proceeds received by the state in each action under this chapter.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.40.0"></a><a id="pl.39.19"></a><var>39.19</var>    Sec. 40. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 16A.01, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.39.20"></a><var>39.20</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Commissioner.</b> The commissioner of finance management and <br/>
<a id="pl.39.21"></a><var>39.21</var>budget manages the Department of Finance Management and Budget, which may also be <br/>
<a id="pl.39.22"></a><var>39.22</var>known as Minnesota Management and Budget. The commissioner is the state's controller <br/>
<a id="pl.39.23"></a><var>39.23</var>and chief accounting and financial officer.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.41.0"></a><a id="pl.39.24"></a><var>39.24</var>    Sec. 41. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 16A.055, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.39.25"></a><var>39.25</var>    Subdivision 1.  <b>List.</b> (a) The commissioner shall: <br/>
<a id="pl.39.26"></a><var>39.26</var>(1) receive and record all money paid into the state treasury and safely keep it until <br/>
<a id="pl.39.27"></a><var>39.27</var>lawfully paid out; <br/>
<a id="pl.39.28"></a><var>39.28</var>(2) manage the state's financial affairs; <br/>
<a id="pl.39.29"></a><var>39.29</var>(3) keep the state's general account books according to generally accepted <br/>
<a id="pl.39.30"></a><var>39.30</var>government accounting principles; <br/>
<a id="pl.39.31"></a><var>39.31</var>(4) keep expenditure and revenue accounts according to generally accepted <br/>
<a id="pl.39.32"></a><var>39.32</var>government accounting principles; <br/>
<a id="pl.40.1"></a><var>40.1</var>(5) develop, provide instructions for, prescribe, and manage a state uniform <br/>
<a id="pl.40.2"></a><var>40.2</var>accounting system; and<br/>
<a id="pl.40.3"></a><var>40.3</var>(6) provide to the state the expertise to ensure that all state funds are accounted for <br/>
<a id="pl.40.4"></a><var>40.4</var>under generally accepted government accounting principles; and.<br/>
<a id="pl.40.5"></a><var>40.5</var>(7) coordinate the development of, and maintain standards for, internal auditing in <br/>
<a id="pl.40.6"></a><var>40.6</var>state agencies and, in cooperation with the commissioner of administration, report to the <br/>
<a id="pl.40.7"></a><var>40.7</var>legislature and the governor by January 31 of odd-numbered years, on progress made.<br/>
<a id="pl.40.8"></a><var>40.8</var>(b) In addition to the duties in paragraph (a), the commissioner has the powers and <br/>
<a id="pl.40.9"></a><var>40.9</var>duties given to the commissioner in chapter 43A. <br/>
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<a id="bill.2.42.0"></a><a id="pl.40.10"></a><var>40.10</var>    Sec. 42. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 16A.055, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.40.11"></a><var>40.11</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.40.12"></a><var>40.12</var>    Subd. 1a. <b>Additional duties.</b> The commissioner may assist state agencies by <br/>
<a id="pl.40.13"></a><var>40.13</var>providing analytical, statistical, and organizational development services to state agencies <br/>
<a id="pl.40.14"></a><var>40.14</var>in order to assist the agency to achieve the agency's mission and to operate efficiently <br/>
<a id="pl.40.15"></a><var>40.15</var>and effectively.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.43.0"></a><a id="pl.40.16"></a><var>40.16</var>    Sec. 43. <b>[16A.056] WEB SITE WITH SEARCHABLE DATABASE ON STATE </b><br/>
<a id="pl.40.17"></a><var>40.17</var><b>EXPENDITURES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.40.18"></a><var>40.18</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Web database requirement.</b> The commissioner, in consultation <br/>
<a id="pl.40.19"></a><var>40.19</var>with the commissioners of administration and revenue and the legislative auditor, must <br/>
<a id="pl.40.20"></a><var>40.20</var>maintain a Web site with a searchable database providing the public with information on <br/>
<a id="pl.40.21"></a><var>40.21</var>state contracts, state appropriations, state expenditures, state tax expenditures, and state <br/>
<a id="pl.40.22"></a><var>40.22</var>entities that are the subject of audits. The Web site must not include information that is not <br/>
<a id="pl.40.23"></a><var>40.23</var>public data, as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 8a. For each data field identified in <br/>
<a id="pl.40.24"></a><var>40.24</var>subdivisions 2 to 6, the searchable database must allow a user of the Web site to:<br/>
<a id="pl.40.25"></a><var>40.25</var>(1) perform a search using that field;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.26"></a><var>40.26</var>(2) sort by that field;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.27"></a><var>40.27</var>(3) obtain information grouped or aggregated by that field, where groups or subtotals <br/>
<a id="pl.40.28"></a><var>40.28</var>are feasible; and<br/>
<a id="pl.40.29"></a><var>40.29</var>(4) view information in that field by each fiscal year.<br/>
<a id="pl.40.30"></a><var>40.30</var>The searchable database may accommodate grouping and aggregating by allowing <br/>
<a id="pl.40.31"></a><var>40.31</var>the user to download the data into a user-controlled database.<br/>
<a id="pl.40.32"></a><var>40.32</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Contracts.</b> (a) The searchable database on the Web site must  include at <br/>
<a id="pl.40.33"></a><var>40.33</var>least the following data fields on state contracts:<br/>
<a id="pl.40.34"></a><var>40.34</var>(1) the name of the entity receiving the contract;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.1"></a><var>41.1</var>(2) the name of the agency entering into the contract;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.2"></a><var>41.2</var>(3) an indication if the contract is for (i) goods; (ii) professional or technical services; <br/>
<a id="pl.41.3"></a><var>41.3</var>(iii) services other than professional and technical services; or (iv) a grant; and<br/>
<a id="pl.41.4"></a><var>41.4</var>(4) the fund or funds from which the entity receiving the contract will be paid.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.5"></a><var>41.5</var>(b) For each contract, the database must also include:<br/>
<a id="pl.41.6"></a><var>41.6</var>(1) an address for each entity receiving a contract; and<br/>
<a id="pl.41.7"></a><var>41.7</var>(2) a brief statement of the purpose of the contract or grant.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.8"></a><var>41.8</var>(c) Information on a new contract or grant must be entered into the database within <br/>
<a id="pl.41.9"></a><var>41.9</var>30 days after the contract or grant is entered into.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.10"></a><var>41.10</var>(d) For purposes of this section, a "grant" is a contract between a state agency and <br/>
<a id="pl.41.11"></a><var>41.11</var>a recipient, the primary purpose of which is to transfer cash or a thing of value to the <br/>
<a id="pl.41.12"></a><var>41.12</var>recipient to support a public purpose. Grant does not include aid payments to units of local <br/>
<a id="pl.41.13"></a><var>41.13</var>government, payments to state employees, or payments made under laws providing for <br/>
<a id="pl.41.14"></a><var>41.14</var>assistance to individuals.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.15"></a><var>41.15</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Appropriations.</b> The searchable database on the Web site must include <br/>
<a id="pl.41.16"></a><var>41.16</var>at least the following data fields on state appropriations:<br/>
<a id="pl.41.17"></a><var>41.17</var>(1) the agency receiving the appropriation, or the name of the nonstate entity <br/>
<a id="pl.41.18"></a><var>41.18</var>receiving state money;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.19"></a><var>41.19</var>(2) the agency program, to the extent applicable;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.20"></a><var>41.20</var>(3) the agency activity, to the extent applicable;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.21"></a><var>41.21</var>(4) an item within an activity if applicable;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.22"></a><var>41.22</var>(5) the fund from which the appropriation is made; and<br/>
<a id="pl.41.23"></a><var>41.23</var>(6) the object of expenditure.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.24"></a><var>41.24</var>    Subd. 4. <b>State expenditures.</b> The searchable database on the Web site must include <br/>
<a id="pl.41.25"></a><var>41.25</var>at least the following data fields on state expenditures:<br/>
<a id="pl.41.26"></a><var>41.26</var>(1) the name of the agency or nonstate entity making the expenditure;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.27"></a><var>41.27</var>(2) the agency program, to the extent applicable;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.28"></a><var>41.28</var>(3) the agency activity, to the extent applicable;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.29"></a><var>41.29</var>(4) an item within an activity if applicable;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.30"></a><var>41.30</var>(5) the fund from which the expenditure is made; and<br/>
<a id="pl.41.31"></a><var>41.31</var>(6) the object of expenditure.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.32"></a><var>41.32</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Tax expenditures.</b> The Web site must include a searchable database of <br/>
<a id="pl.41.33"></a><var>41.33</var>state tax expenditures. For each fiscal year, the database must include data fields showing <br/>
<a id="pl.41.34"></a><var>41.34</var>the estimated impact on state revenues of each tax expenditure item listed in the report <br/>
<a id="pl.41.35"></a><var>41.35</var>prepared under section 270C.11.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.1"></a><var>42.1</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Audits.</b> The Web site required by this section must include a link to a <br/>
<a id="pl.42.2"></a><var>42.2</var>Web site containing the findings and results from the audits completed by the legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.42.3"></a><var>42.3</var>auditor that have been released to the public.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.4"></a><var>42.4</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Retention of data.</b> The database required under this section must include <br/>
<a id="pl.42.5"></a><var>42.5</var>information beginning with fiscal year 2010 appropriations and must retain data for at <br/>
<a id="pl.42.6"></a><var>42.6</var>least ten years.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.7"></a><var>42.7</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Consultation.</b> The commissioner of finance must consult with the <br/>
<a id="pl.42.8"></a><var>42.8</var>chairs of the house of representatives Ways and Means and senate Finance Committees <br/>
<a id="pl.42.9"></a><var>42.9</var>before encumbering any money appropriated on or after July 1, 2009, for the planning, <br/>
<a id="pl.42.10"></a><var>42.10</var>development, and implementation of state accounting or procurement systems. No money <br/>
<a id="pl.42.11"></a><var>42.11</var>appropriated for these purposes may be spent unless the commissioner certifies that the <br/>
<a id="pl.42.12"></a><var>42.12</var>systems will allow compliance with requirements of this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.13"></a><var>42.13</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following certification by the <br/>
<a id="pl.42.14"></a><var>42.14</var>commissioner of finance that a new statewide accounting and procurement system has <br/>
<a id="pl.42.15"></a><var>42.15</var>been implemented.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.44.0"></a><a id="pl.42.16"></a><var>42.16</var>    Sec. 44. <b>[16A.057] INTERNAL CONTROLS AND INTERNAL AUDITING.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.42.17"></a><var>42.17</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Establishment of system.</b> The commissioner is responsible for <br/>
<a id="pl.42.18"></a><var>42.18</var>the system of internal controls across the executive branch. The commissioner must <br/>
<a id="pl.42.19"></a><var>42.19</var>coordinate the design, implementation, and maintenance of an effective system of internal <br/>
<a id="pl.42.20"></a><var>42.20</var>controls and internal auditing for all executive agencies. The system must:<br/>
<a id="pl.42.21"></a><var>42.21</var>(1) safeguard public funds and assets and minimize incidences of fraud, waste, <br/>
<a id="pl.42.22"></a><var>42.22</var>and abuse;<br/>
<a id="pl.42.23"></a><var>42.23</var>(2) ensure that programs are administered in compliance with federal and state <br/>
<a id="pl.42.24"></a><var>42.24</var>laws and rules; and<br/>
<a id="pl.42.25"></a><var>42.25</var>(3) require documentation of internal control procedures over financial management <br/>
<a id="pl.42.26"></a><var>42.26</var>activities, provide for analysis of risks, and provide for periodic evaluation of control <br/>
<a id="pl.42.27"></a><var>42.27</var>procedures to satisfy the commissioner that these procedures are adequately designed, <br/>
<a id="pl.42.28"></a><var>42.28</var>properly implemented, and functioning effectively.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.29"></a><var>42.29</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Standards.</b> The commissioner must adopt internal control standards <br/>
<a id="pl.42.30"></a><var>42.30</var>and policies that agencies must follow to meet the requirements of subdivision 1. These <br/>
<a id="pl.42.31"></a><var>42.31</var>standards and policies may include separation of duties, safeguarding receipts, time entry, <br/>
<a id="pl.42.32"></a><var>42.32</var>approval of travel, and other topics the commissioner determines are necessary to comply <br/>
<a id="pl.42.33"></a><var>42.33</var>with subdivision 1.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.1"></a><var>43.1</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Training and assistance.</b> The commissioner shall coordinate training <br/>
<a id="pl.43.2"></a><var>43.2</var>for accounting personnel and financial managers in state agencies on internal controls <br/>
<a id="pl.43.3"></a><var>43.3</var>as necessary to ensure financial integrity in the state's financial transactions. The <br/>
<a id="pl.43.4"></a><var>43.4</var>commissioner shall provide internal control support to agencies that the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.43.5"></a><var>43.5</var>determines need this assistance.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.6"></a><var>43.6</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Sharing internal audit resources.</b> The commissioner must administer a <br/>
<a id="pl.43.7"></a><var>43.7</var>program for sharing internal auditors among executive agencies that do not have their own <br/>
<a id="pl.43.8"></a><var>43.8</var>internal auditors and for assembling interagency teams of internal auditors as necessary.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.9"></a><var>43.9</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Monitoring Office of the Legislative Auditor audits.</b> The commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.43.10"></a><var>43.10</var>must review audit reports from the Office of the Legislative Auditor and take appropriate <br/>
<a id="pl.43.11"></a><var>43.11</var>steps to address internal control problems found in executive agencies.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.12"></a><var>43.12</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Budget for internal controls.</b> The commissioner of finance may require <br/>
<a id="pl.43.13"></a><var>43.13</var>that each executive agency spend a specified percentage of its operating budget on internal <br/>
<a id="pl.43.14"></a><var>43.14</var>control systems. The commissioner of finance may require that an agency transfer a <br/>
<a id="pl.43.15"></a><var>43.15</var>portion of its operating budget to the commissioner to pay for internal control functions <br/>
<a id="pl.43.16"></a><var>43.16</var>performed by the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.17"></a><var>43.17</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Annual report. </b> The commissioner must report to the legislative audit <br/>
<a id="pl.43.18"></a><var>43.18</var>commission and the governor by January 31 of each odd-numbered year on the system of <br/>
<a id="pl.43.19"></a><var>43.19</var>internal controls and internal auditing in executive agencies.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.20"></a><var>43.20</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Agency head responsibilities.</b> The head of each executive agency is <br/>
<a id="pl.43.21"></a><var>43.21</var>responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining an effective internal control <br/>
<a id="pl.43.22"></a><var>43.22</var>system within the agency that complies with the requirements of subdivision 1, clauses (1) <br/>
<a id="pl.43.23"></a><var>43.23</var>to (4). The head of each executive agency must annually certify that the agency head has <br/>
<a id="pl.43.24"></a><var>43.24</var>reviewed the agency's internal control systems, and that these systems are in compliance <br/>
<a id="pl.43.25"></a><var>43.25</var>with standards and policies established by the commissioner. The agency head must <br/>
<a id="pl.43.26"></a><var>43.26</var>submit the signed certification form to the commissioner of finance, in a form specified by <br/>
<a id="pl.43.27"></a><var>43.27</var>the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.28"></a><var>43.28</var>    Subd. 9. <b>State colleges and universities.</b> This section does not apply to the <br/>
<a id="pl.43.29"></a><var>43.29</var>Minnesota state colleges and universities system.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.45.0"></a><a id="pl.43.30"></a><var>43.30</var>    Sec. 45. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 16A.126, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.43.31"></a><var>43.31</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Set rates.</b> The commissioner shall approve the rates an agency must <br/>
<a id="pl.43.32"></a><var>43.32</var>pay to a revolving fund for services. Funds subject to this subdivision include, but are <br/>
<a id="pl.43.33"></a><var>43.33</var>not limited to, the revolving funds established in sections 4A.05; 14.46; 14.53; 16B.48; <br/>
<a id="pl.44.1"></a><var>44.1</var>16B.54; 16B.58; 16B.85; 16C.03, subdivision 11; 16E.14; 43A.55; and 176.591; and the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.2"></a><var>44.2</var>fund established in section 43A.30.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.46.0"></a><a id="pl.44.3"></a><var>44.3</var>    Sec. 46. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 16A.133, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.44.4"></a><var>44.4</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Payroll direct deposit and deductions.</b> An agency head in the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.5"></a><var>44.5</var>executive, judicial, and legislative branch shall, upon written request signed by an <br/>
<a id="pl.44.6"></a><var>44.6</var>employee, directly deposit all or part of an employee's pay to those credit unions or <br/>
<a id="pl.44.7"></a><var>44.7</var>financial institutions, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>47.015</statute_ref>, designated by the employee.  <br/>
<a id="pl.44.8"></a><var>44.8</var>An agency head may must, upon written request of an employee, deduct from the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.9"></a><var>44.9</var>pay of the employee a requested amount to be paid to the Minnesota Benefit Association, <br/>
<a id="pl.44.10"></a><var>44.10</var>or to any organization organizations contemplated by section 
         <statute_ref>179A.06</statute_ref>, of which the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.11"></a><var>44.11</var>employee is a member. If an employee has more than one account with the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.44.12"></a><var>44.12</var>Benefit Association or more than one organization under section 
<statute_ref>179A.06</statute_ref>, only the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.13"></a><var>44.13</var>Minnesota Benefit Association and one organization, as defined under section 
<statute_ref>179A.06</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.44.14"></a><var>44.14</var>may be paid money by payroll deduction from the employee's pay.  <br/>
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<a id="bill.2.47.0"></a><a id="pl.44.15"></a><var>44.15</var>    Sec. 47. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 16A.139, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.44.16"></a><var>44.16</var><b>16A.139 MISAPPROPRIATION OF MONEY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.44.17"></a><var>44.17</var>It is illegal for any (a) No official or head of any state department in the executive, <br/>
<a id="pl.44.18"></a><var>44.18</var>legislative, or judicial branches, or any employee thereof of a state department in those <br/>
<a id="pl.44.19"></a><var>44.19</var>branches, to may intentionally use moneys money appropriated by law, or fees collected <br/>
<a id="pl.44.20"></a><var>44.20</var>knowing that the use is for any other a purpose other than the purpose for which the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.21"></a><var>44.21</var>moneys have been money was appropriated, and any such act by any. Unless a greater <br/>
<a id="pl.44.22"></a><var>44.22</var>penalty is specified elsewhere in law, a person who violates this paragraph is guilty of a <br/>
<a id="pl.44.23"></a><var>44.23</var>gross misdemeanor. <br/>
<a id="pl.44.24"></a><var>44.24</var>(b) A violation of paragraph (a) by a head of a department, or any state official, is <br/>
<a id="pl.44.25"></a><var>44.25</var>cause for immediate removal of the official or head of a state department from the position <br/>
<a id="pl.44.26"></a><var>44.26</var>held with the government of this state. A criminal conviction under paragraph (a) is not a <br/>
<a id="pl.44.27"></a><var>44.27</var>prerequisite for removal. This paragraph does not apply to a judge, a constitutional officer, <br/>
<a id="pl.44.28"></a><var>44.28</var>or a legislator, except as potential grounds for expulsion, impeachment, or recall in the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.29"></a><var>44.29</var>manner specified in article IV, section 7, and article VIII of the Minnesota Constitution.<br/>
<a id="pl.44.30"></a><var>44.30</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective August 1, 2009, and applies to crimes <br/>
<a id="pl.44.31"></a><var>44.31</var>committed on or after that date.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.48.0"></a><a id="pl.44.32"></a><var>44.32</var>    Sec. 48. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 16A.151, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.45.1"></a><var>45.1</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Exceptions.</b> (a) If a state official litigates or settles a matter on behalf of <br/>
<a id="pl.45.2"></a><var>45.2</var>specific injured persons or entities, this section does not prohibit distribution of money <br/>
<a id="pl.45.3"></a><var>45.3</var>to the specific injured persons or entities on whose behalf the litigation or settlement <br/>
<a id="pl.45.4"></a><var>45.4</var>efforts were initiated. If money recovered on behalf of injured persons or entities cannot <br/>
<a id="pl.45.5"></a><var>45.5</var>reasonably be distributed to those persons or entities because they cannot readily be <br/>
<a id="pl.45.6"></a><var>45.6</var>located or identified or because the cost of distributing the money would outweigh the <br/>
<a id="pl.45.7"></a><var>45.7</var>benefit to the persons or entities, the money must be paid into the general fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.8"></a><var>45.8</var>(b) Money recovered on behalf of a fund in the state treasury other than the general <br/>
<a id="pl.45.9"></a><var>45.9</var>fund may be deposited in that fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.10"></a><var>45.10</var>(c) This section does not prohibit a state official from distributing money to a person <br/>
<a id="pl.45.11"></a><var>45.11</var>or entity other than the state in litigation or potential litigation in which the state is a <br/>
<a id="pl.45.12"></a><var>45.12</var>defendant or potential defendant.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.13"></a><var>45.13</var>(d) State agencies may accept funds as directed by a federal court for any restitution <br/>
<a id="pl.45.14"></a><var>45.14</var>or monetary penalty under United States Code, title 18, section 3663(a)(3) or United <br/>
<a id="pl.45.15"></a><var>45.15</var>States Code, title 18, section 3663A(a)(3). Funds received must be deposited in a special <br/>
<a id="pl.45.16"></a><var>45.16</var>revenue account and are appropriated to the commissioner of the agency for the purpose <br/>
<a id="pl.45.17"></a><var>45.17</var>as directed by the federal court.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.18"></a><var>45.18</var>(e) Subdivision 1 does not apply to a recovery or settlement of less than $750,000.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.19"></a><var>45.19</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective August 1, 2009, and applies to <br/>
<a id="pl.45.20"></a><var>45.20</var>actions commenced on or after that date.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.49.0"></a><a id="pl.45.21"></a><var>45.21</var>    Sec. 49. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 16A.152, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.45.22"></a><var>45.22</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.45.23"></a><var>45.23</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Report on budget reserve percentage.</b> (a) The commissioner of finance <br/>
<a id="pl.45.24"></a><var>45.24</var>must periodically review the formula developed as part of the Budget Trends Study <br/>
<a id="pl.45.25"></a><var>45.25</var>Commission authorized by Laws 2007, chapter 148, article 2, section 81, to estimate <br/>
<a id="pl.45.26"></a><var>45.26</var>the percentage of the preceding biennium's general fund expenditures and transfers <br/>
<a id="pl.45.27"></a><var>45.27</var>recommended as a budget reserve.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.28"></a><var>45.28</var>    (b) The commissioner must annually review the variables and coefficients in the <br/>
<a id="pl.45.29"></a><var>45.29</var>formula used to model the base of the general fund taxes and the mix of taxes that provide <br/>
<a id="pl.45.30"></a><var>45.30</var>revenues to the general fund. If the commissioner determines that the variables and <br/>
<a id="pl.45.31"></a><var>45.31</var>coefficients have changed enough to result in a change in the percentage of the preceding <br/>
<a id="pl.45.32"></a><var>45.32</var>biennium's general fund expenditures and transfers recommended as a budget reserve, <br/>
<a id="pl.45.33"></a><var>45.33</var>the commissioner must update the variables and coefficients in the formula to reflect the <br/>
<a id="pl.45.34"></a><var>45.34</var>current base and mix of general fund taxes.<br/>
<a id="pl.46.1"></a><var>46.1</var>    (c) Every ten years, the commissioner must review the methodology underlying the <br/>
<a id="pl.46.2"></a><var>46.2</var>formula, taking into consideration relevant economic literature from the past ten years, and <br/>
<a id="pl.46.3"></a><var>46.3</var>determine if the formula remains adequate as a tool for estimating the percentage of the <br/>
<a id="pl.46.4"></a><var>46.4</var>preceding biennium's general fund expenditures and transfers recommended as a budget <br/>
<a id="pl.46.5"></a><var>46.5</var>reserve. If the commissioner determines that the methodology underlying the formula is <br/>
<a id="pl.46.6"></a><var>46.6</var>outdated, the commissioner must revise the formula.<br/>
<a id="pl.46.7"></a><var>46.7</var>    (d) By January 15 of each year, the commissioner must report to the chairs and <br/>
<a id="pl.46.8"></a><var>46.8</var>ranking minority members of the house of representatives Committee on Ways and Means <br/>
<a id="pl.46.9"></a><var>46.9</var>and the senate Committee on Finance, in compliance with sections 3.195 and 3.197, <br/>
<a id="pl.46.10"></a><var>46.10</var>on the percentage of the preceding biennium's general fund expenditures and transfers <br/>
<a id="pl.46.11"></a><var>46.11</var>recommended as a budget reserve. The report must specify:<br/>
<a id="pl.46.12"></a><var>46.12</var>    (1) if the commissioner updated the variables and coefficients in the formula to <br/>
<a id="pl.46.13"></a><var>46.13</var>reflect significant changes to either the base of one or more general fund taxes or to the <br/>
<a id="pl.46.14"></a><var>46.14</var>mix of taxes that provide revenues to the general fund as provided in paragraph (b);<br/>
<a id="pl.46.15"></a><var>46.15</var>    (2) if the commissioner revised the formula after determining the methodology was <br/>
<a id="pl.46.16"></a><var>46.16</var>outdated as provided in paragraph (c); and<br/>
<a id="pl.46.17"></a><var>46.17</var>    (3) if the percentage of the preceding biennium's general fund expenditures and <br/>
<a id="pl.46.18"></a><var>46.18</var>transfers recommended as a budget reserve has changed as a result of an update of or a <br/>
<a id="pl.46.19"></a><var>46.19</var>revision to the formula.<br/>
<a id="pl.46.20"></a><var>46.20</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.50.0"></a><a id="pl.46.21"></a><var>46.21</var>    Sec. 50. <b>[16A.81] TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LEASE-PURCHASE </b><br/>
<a id="pl.46.22"></a><var>46.22</var><b>FINANCING.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.46.23"></a><var>46.23</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Definitions.</b> The following definitions apply to this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.46.24"></a><var>46.24</var>(a) "Technology system project" means the development, acquisition, installation, <br/>
<a id="pl.46.25"></a><var>46.25</var>and implementation of a technology system that is essential to state operations and is <br/>
<a id="pl.46.26"></a><var>46.26</var>expected to have a long useful life.<br/>
<a id="pl.46.27"></a><var>46.27</var>(b) "Lease-purchase agreement" means an agreement for the lease and installment <br/>
<a id="pl.46.28"></a><var>46.28</var>purchase of a technology system project, or a portion of the project, between the <br/>
<a id="pl.46.29"></a><var>46.29</var>commissioner, on behalf of the state, and a vendor or a third-party financing source.<br/>
<a id="pl.46.30"></a><var>46.30</var>(c) "Technology development lease-purchase guidelines" means policies, procedures, <br/>
<a id="pl.46.31"></a><var>46.31</var>and requirements established by the commissioner for technology system projects that are <br/>
<a id="pl.46.32"></a><var>46.32</var>financed pursuant to a lease-purchase agreement.<br/>
<a id="pl.46.33"></a><var>46.33</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Lease-purchase financing.</b> The commissioner may enter into a <br/>
<a id="pl.46.34"></a><var>46.34</var>lease-purchase agreement in an amount sufficient to fund a technology system project and <br/>
<a id="pl.47.1"></a><var>47.1</var>authorize the public or private sale and issuance of certificates of participation, provided <br/>
<a id="pl.47.2"></a><var>47.2</var>that:<br/>
<a id="pl.47.3"></a><var>47.3</var>(1) the technology system project has been authorized by law to be funded pursuant <br/>
<a id="pl.47.4"></a><var>47.4</var>to a lease-purchase agreement;<br/>
<a id="pl.47.5"></a><var>47.5</var>(2) the term of the lease-purchase agreement and the related certificates of <br/>
<a id="pl.47.6"></a><var>47.6</var>participation shall not exceed the lesser of the expected useful life of the technology <br/>
<a id="pl.47.7"></a><var>47.7</var>system project financed by the lease-purchase agreement and the certificates or ten years <br/>
<a id="pl.47.8"></a><var>47.8</var>from the date of issuance of the lease-purchase agreement and the certificates;<br/>
<a id="pl.47.9"></a><var>47.9</var>(3) the principal amount of the lease-purchase agreement and the certificates is <br/>
<a id="pl.47.10"></a><var>47.10</var>sufficient to provide for the costs of issuance, capitalized interest, credit enhancement, or <br/>
<a id="pl.47.11"></a><var>47.11</var>reserves, if any, as required under the lease-purchase agreement;<br/>
<a id="pl.47.12"></a><var>47.12</var>(4) funds sufficient for payment of lease obligations have been committed in the <br/>
<a id="pl.47.13"></a><var>47.13</var>authorizing legislation for the technology system project for the fiscal year during which <br/>
<a id="pl.47.14"></a><var>47.14</var>the lease-purchase agreement is entered into; provided that no lease-purchase agreement <br/>
<a id="pl.47.15"></a><var>47.15</var>shall obligate the state to appropriate funds sufficient to make lease payments due under <br/>
<a id="pl.47.16"></a><var>47.16</var>such agreement in any future fiscal year; and<br/>
<a id="pl.47.17"></a><var>47.17</var>(5) planned expenditures for the technology system project are permitted within the <br/>
<a id="pl.47.18"></a><var>47.18</var>technology development lease-purchase guidelines.<br/>
<a id="pl.47.19"></a><var>47.19</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Covenants.</b> The commissioner may covenant in a lease-purchase <br/>
<a id="pl.47.20"></a><var>47.20</var>agreement that the state will abide by the terms and provisions that are customary in <br/>
<a id="pl.47.21"></a><var>47.21</var>lease-purchase financing transactions, including but not limited to, covenants providing <br/>
<a id="pl.47.22"></a><var>47.22</var>that the state:<br/>
<a id="pl.47.23"></a><var>47.23</var>(1) will maintain insurance as required under the terms of the lease-purchase <br/>
<a id="pl.47.24"></a><var>47.24</var>agreement;<br/>
<a id="pl.47.25"></a><var>47.25</var>(2) is responsible to the lessor for any public liability or property damage claims or <br/>
<a id="pl.47.26"></a><var>47.26</var>costs related to the selection, use, or maintenance of the technology system project, to the <br/>
<a id="pl.47.27"></a><var>47.27</var>extent of insurance or self-insurance maintained by the state, and for costs and expenses <br/>
<a id="pl.47.28"></a><var>47.28</var>incurred by the lessor as a result of any default by the state; or<br/>
<a id="pl.47.29"></a><var>47.29</var>(3) authorizes the lessor to exercise the rights of a secured party with respect to <br/>
<a id="pl.47.30"></a><var>47.30</var>the technology system project or any portion of the project in the event of default or <br/>
<a id="pl.47.31"></a><var>47.31</var>nonappropriation of funds by the state, and for the present recovery of lease payments <br/>
<a id="pl.47.32"></a><var>47.32</var>due during the current term of the lease-purchase agreement as liquidated damages in <br/>
<a id="pl.47.33"></a><var>47.33</var>the event of default.<br/>
<a id="pl.47.34"></a><var>47.34</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Credit and appropriation of proceeds.</b> Proceeds of the lease-purchase <br/>
<a id="pl.47.35"></a><var>47.35</var>agreement and certificates of participation must be credited to a technology lease project <br/>
<a id="pl.47.36"></a><var>47.36</var>fund in the state treasury. Net income from investment of the proceeds, as estimated by <br/>
<a id="pl.48.1"></a><var>48.1</var>the commissioner, must be credited to the appropriate accounts in the technology lease <br/>
<a id="pl.48.2"></a><var>48.2</var>project fund. Funds in the technology lease project fund are appropriated for the purposes <br/>
<a id="pl.48.3"></a><var>48.3</var>described in the authorizing law for each technology development project and this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.48.4"></a><var>48.4</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Transfer of funds.</b> Before the lease-purchase proceeds are received in the <br/>
<a id="pl.48.5"></a><var>48.5</var>technology lease project fund, the commissioner may transfer to that fund from the general <br/>
<a id="pl.48.6"></a><var>48.6</var>fund amounts not exceeding the expected proceeds from the lease-purchase agreement <br/>
<a id="pl.48.7"></a><var>48.7</var>and certificates of participation. The commissioner shall return these amounts to the <br/>
<a id="pl.48.8"></a><var>48.8</var>general fund by transferring proceeds when received. The amounts of these transfers are <br/>
<a id="pl.48.9"></a><var>48.9</var>appropriated from the general fund and from the technology lease project fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.48.10"></a><var>48.10</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Administrative expenses.</b> Actual and necessary travel and subsistence <br/>
<a id="pl.48.11"></a><var>48.11</var>expenses of employees and all other nonsalary expenses incidental to the sale, printing, <br/>
<a id="pl.48.12"></a><var>48.12</var>execution, and delivery of the lease-purchase agreement and certificates of participation <br/>
<a id="pl.48.13"></a><var>48.13</var>may be paid from the lease-purchase proceeds. The lease-purchase proceeds are <br/>
<a id="pl.48.14"></a><var>48.14</var>appropriated for this purpose.<br/>
<a id="pl.48.15"></a><var>48.15</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Treatment of technology lease project fund.</b> Lease-purchase proceeds <br/>
<a id="pl.48.16"></a><var>48.16</var>remaining in the technology lease project fund after the purposes for which the <br/>
<a id="pl.48.17"></a><var>48.17</var>lease-purchase agreement was undertaken are accomplished or abandoned, as determined <br/>
<a id="pl.48.18"></a><var>48.18</var>by the commissioner, must be transferred to the general fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.48.19"></a><var>48.19</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Lease-purchase not public debt.</b> A lease-purchase agreement does not <br/>
<a id="pl.48.20"></a><var>48.20</var>constitute or create a general or moral obligation or indebtedness of the state in excess <br/>
<a id="pl.48.21"></a><var>48.21</var>of the money from time to time appropriated or otherwise available for payments or <br/>
<a id="pl.48.22"></a><var>48.22</var>obligations under such agreement. Payments due under a lease-purchase agreement during <br/>
<a id="pl.48.23"></a><var>48.23</var>a current lease term for which money has been appropriated is a current expense of the <br/>
<a id="pl.48.24"></a><var>48.24</var>state.<br/>
<a id="pl.48.25"></a><var>48.25</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Tax treatment.</b> Property purchased subject to a lease-purchase agreement <br/>
<a id="pl.48.26"></a><var>48.26</var>under this section is not subject to personal property taxes. The purchaser of property for <br/>
<a id="pl.48.27"></a><var>48.27</var>lease to the state under a valid lease-purchase agreement under this section is not subject <br/>
<a id="pl.48.28"></a><var>48.28</var>to the sales tax on the purchase of the property or on the payments received under the <br/>
<a id="pl.48.29"></a><var>48.29</var>agreement, but the state is subject to the tax under chapter 297A on property acquired <br/>
<a id="pl.48.30"></a><var>48.30</var>under the agreement.<br/>
<a id="pl.48.31"></a><var>48.31</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Refunding certificates.</b> The commissioner from time to time may enter <br/>
<a id="pl.48.32"></a><var>48.32</var>into a new lease-purchase agreement and issue and sell certificates of participation for the <br/>
<a id="pl.48.33"></a><var>48.33</var>purpose of refunding any lease-purchase agreement and related certificates of participation <br/>
<a id="pl.48.34"></a><var>48.34</var>then outstanding, including the payment of any redemption premiums, any interest accrued <br/>
<a id="pl.48.35"></a><var>48.35</var>or that is to accrue to the redemption date, and costs related to the issuance and sale of such <br/>
<a id="pl.49.1"></a><var>49.1</var>refunding certificates. The proceeds of any refunding certificates may, in the discretion of <br/>
<a id="pl.49.2"></a><var>49.2</var>the commissioner, be applied to the purchase or payment at maturity of the certificates to <br/>
<a id="pl.49.3"></a><var>49.3</var>be refunded, to the redemption of outstanding lease-purchase agreements and certificates <br/>
<a id="pl.49.4"></a><var>49.4</var>on any redemption date, or to pay interest on the refunding lease-purchase agreements <br/>
<a id="pl.49.5"></a><var>49.5</var>and certificates and may, pending such application, be placed in escrow to be applied to <br/>
<a id="pl.49.6"></a><var>49.6</var>such purchase, payment, retirement, or redemption. Any escrowed proceeds, pending such <br/>
<a id="pl.49.7"></a><var>49.7</var>use, may be invested and reinvested in obligations that are authorized investments under <br/>
<a id="pl.49.8"></a><var>49.8</var>section 11A.24. The income earned or realized on any authorized investment may also be <br/>
<a id="pl.49.9"></a><var>49.9</var>applied to the payment of the lease-purchase agreements and certificates to be refunded, <br/>
<a id="pl.49.10"></a><var>49.10</var>interest or premiums on the refunded certificates, or to pay interest on the refunding <br/>
<a id="pl.49.11"></a><var>49.11</var>lease-purchase agreements and certificates. After the terms of the escrow have been fully <br/>
<a id="pl.49.12"></a><var>49.12</var>satisfied, any balance of proceeds and any investment income may be returned to the <br/>
<a id="pl.49.13"></a><var>49.13</var>general fund, or if applicable, the technology lease project fund, for use in a lawful manner. <br/>
<a id="pl.49.14"></a><var>49.14</var>All refunding lease-purchase agreements and certificates issued under the provisions of <br/>
<a id="pl.49.15"></a><var>49.15</var>this subdivision must be prepared, executed, delivered, and secured by appropriations in <br/>
<a id="pl.49.16"></a><var>49.16</var>the same manner as the lease-purchase agreements and certificates to be refunded.<br/>
<a id="pl.49.17"></a><var>49.17</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.51.0"></a><a id="pl.49.18"></a><var>49.18</var>    Sec. 51. <b>[16A.82] TECHNOLOGY LEASE-PURCHASE APPROPRIATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.49.19"></a><var>49.19</var>$3,548,000 in fiscal year 2010; $3,546,000 in fiscal year 2011; and $10,054,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.49.20"></a><var>49.20</var>in each fiscal year 2012 through 2019 are appropriated from the general fund to the <br/>
<a id="pl.49.21"></a><var>49.21</var>commissioner to make payments under a lease-purchase agreement as defined in section <br/>
<a id="pl.49.22"></a><var>49.22</var>16A.81 for replacement of the state's accounting and procurement systems, provided <br/>
<a id="pl.49.23"></a><var>49.23</var>that the state is not obligated to continue such appropriation of funds or to make lease <br/>
<a id="pl.49.24"></a><var>49.24</var>payments in any future fiscal year. Any unexpended portions of this appropriation cancel <br/>
<a id="pl.49.25"></a><var>49.25</var>to the general fund at the close of each biennium. This section expires June 30, 2020.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.52.0"></a><a id="pl.49.26"></a><var>49.26</var>    Sec. 52. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 16B.24, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.49.27"></a><var>49.27</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.49.28"></a><var>49.28</var>    Subd. 5b. <b>Employee fitness and wellness facilities.</b> An entity in the executive, <br/>
<a id="pl.49.29"></a><var>49.29</var>legislative, or judicial branch may use space under its control to offer fitness, wellness, <br/>
<a id="pl.49.30"></a><var>49.30</var>or similar classes or activities to its employees, and may allow persons conducting these <br/>
<a id="pl.49.31"></a><var>49.31</var>classes or activities to charge employees a fee to participate. Revenue received by a public <br/>
<a id="pl.49.32"></a><var>49.32</var>entity under this section is appropriated to the entity. This authorization applies to all state <br/>
<a id="pl.49.33"></a><var>49.33</var>space, including property in the Capitol area, and other designated property as defined <br/>
<a id="pl.49.34"></a><var>49.34</var>in rules adopted by the commissioner of public safety. Persons conducting these classes <br/>
<a id="pl.50.1"></a><var>50.1</var>or activities, and participating employees, waive any and all claims of liability against <br/>
<a id="pl.50.2"></a><var>50.2</var>the state for any damage or injury arising from the use of state space for employee fitness <br/>
<a id="pl.50.3"></a><var>50.3</var>and wellness classes or similar classes or activities. Persons conducting these classes or <br/>
<a id="pl.50.4"></a><var>50.4</var>activities agree to indemnify, save, and hold the state, its agents, and employees harmless <br/>
<a id="pl.50.5"></a><var>50.5</var>from any claims or causes of action, including attorney fees incurred by the state that arise <br/>
<a id="pl.50.6"></a><var>50.6</var>from these classes or activities.<br/>
<a id="pl.50.7"></a><var>50.7</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.53.0"></a><a id="pl.50.8"></a><var>50.8</var>    Sec. 53. <b>[16B.242] ENTERPRISE REAL PROPERTY ACCOUNT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.50.9"></a><var>50.9</var>The enterprise real property technology system and services account is created <br/>
<a id="pl.50.10"></a><var>50.10</var>in the special revenue fund. Receipts credited to the account are appropriated to the <br/>
<a id="pl.50.11"></a><var>50.11</var>commissioner of administration for the purpose of funding the personnel and technology <br/>
<a id="pl.50.12"></a><var>50.12</var>to maintain the enterprise real property system and services.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.54.0"></a><a id="pl.50.13"></a><var>50.13</var>    Sec. 54. <b>[16B.2421] BIRD-SAFE BUILDINGS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.50.14"></a><var>50.14</var>    Between March 15 and May 31 and between August 15 and October 31 each year, <br/>
<a id="pl.50.15"></a><var>50.15</var>occupants of state-owned or state-leased buildings must attempt to reduce dangers posed <br/>
<a id="pl.50.16"></a><var>50.16</var>to migrating birds by turning off building lights between midnight and dawn, to the extent <br/>
<a id="pl.50.17"></a><var>50.17</var>turning off lights is consistent with the normal use of the buildings. The commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.50.18"></a><var>50.18</var>administration may adopt policies to implement this requirement.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.55.0"></a><a id="pl.50.19"></a><var>50.19</var>    Sec. 55. <b>[16B.99] GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION OFFICE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.50.20"></a><var>50.20</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Creation.</b> The Minnesota Geospatial Information Office is created <br/>
<a id="pl.50.21"></a><var>50.21</var>under the supervision of the commissioner of administration.<br/>
<a id="pl.50.22"></a><var>50.22</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Responsibilities; authority.</b> The office has authority to provide <br/>
<a id="pl.50.23"></a><var>50.23</var>coordination, guidance, and leadership, and to plan the implementation of Minnesota's <br/>
<a id="pl.50.24"></a><var>50.24</var>geospatial information technology. The office must identify, coordinate, and guide <br/>
<a id="pl.50.25"></a><var>50.25</var>strategic investments in geospatial information technology systems, data, and services to <br/>
<a id="pl.50.26"></a><var>50.26</var>ensure effective implementation and use of Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) by state <br/>
<a id="pl.50.27"></a><var>50.27</var>agencies to maximize benefits for state government as an enterprise.<br/>
<a id="pl.50.28"></a><var>50.28</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Duties.</b> (a) The office must:<br/>
<a id="pl.50.29"></a><var>50.29</var>(1) coordinate and guide the efficient and effective use of available federal, <br/>
<a id="pl.50.30"></a><var>50.30</var>state, local, and public-private resources to develop statewide geospatial information <br/>
<a id="pl.50.31"></a><var>50.31</var>technology, data, and services;<br/>
<a id="pl.50.32"></a><var>50.32</var>(2) provide leadership and outreach, and ensure cooperation and coordination for <br/>
<a id="pl.50.33"></a><var>50.33</var>all GIS functions in state and local government, including coordination between state <br/>
<a id="pl.51.1"></a><var>51.1</var>agencies, intergovernment coordination between state and local units of government, and <br/>
<a id="pl.51.2"></a><var>51.2</var>extragovernment coordination, which includes coordination with academic and other <br/>
<a id="pl.51.3"></a><var>51.3</var>private and nonprofit sector GIS stakeholders;<br/>
<a id="pl.51.4"></a><var>51.4</var>(3) review state agency and intergovernment geospatial technology, data, and <br/>
<a id="pl.51.5"></a><var>51.5</var>services development efforts involving state or intergovernment funding, including federal <br/>
<a id="pl.51.6"></a><var>51.6</var>funding;<br/>
<a id="pl.51.7"></a><var>51.7</var>(4) provide information to the legislature regarding projects reviewed, and <br/>
<a id="pl.51.8"></a><var>51.8</var>recommend projects for inclusion in the governor's budget under section 16A.11; <br/>
<a id="pl.51.9"></a><var>51.9</var>(5) coordinate management of geospatial technology, data, and services between <br/>
<a id="pl.51.10"></a><var>51.10</var>state and local governments;<br/>
<a id="pl.51.11"></a><var>51.11</var>(6) provide coordination, leadership, and consultation to integrate government <br/>
<a id="pl.51.12"></a><var>51.12</var>technology services with GIS infrastructure and GIS programs;<br/>
<a id="pl.51.13"></a><var>51.13</var>(7) work to avoid or eliminate unnecessary duplication of existing GIS technology <br/>
<a id="pl.51.14"></a><var>51.14</var>services and systems, including services provided by other public and private organizations <br/>
<a id="pl.51.15"></a><var>51.15</var>while building on existing governmental infrastructures;<br/>
<a id="pl.51.16"></a><var>51.16</var>(8) promote and coordinate consolidated geospatial technology, data, and services <br/>
<a id="pl.51.17"></a><var>51.17</var>and shared geospatial Web services for state and local governments; and<br/>
<a id="pl.51.18"></a><var>51.18</var>(9) promote and coordinate geospatial technology training, technical guidance, and <br/>
<a id="pl.51.19"></a><var>51.19</var>project support for state and local governments.<br/>
<a id="pl.51.20"></a><var>51.20</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Duties of chief geospatial information officer.</b> (a) In consultation with the <br/>
<a id="pl.51.21"></a><var>51.21</var>state geospatial advisory council, the commissioner of administration, the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.51.22"></a><var>51.22</var>of finance, and the Minnesota chief information officer, the chief geospatial information <br/>
<a id="pl.51.23"></a><var>51.23</var>officer must identify when it is cost-effective for agencies to develop and use shared <br/>
<a id="pl.51.24"></a><var>51.24</var>information and geospatial technology systems, data, and services. The chief geospatial <br/>
<a id="pl.51.25"></a><var>51.25</var>information officer may require agencies to use shared information and geospatial <br/>
<a id="pl.51.26"></a><var>51.26</var>technology systems, data, and services.<br/>
<a id="pl.51.27"></a><var>51.27</var>(b) The chief geospatial information officer, in consultation with the state <br/>
<a id="pl.51.28"></a><var>51.28</var>geospatial advisory council, must establish reimbursement rates in cooperation with <br/>
<a id="pl.51.29"></a><var>51.29</var>the commissioner of finance to bill agencies and other governmental entities sufficient <br/>
<a id="pl.51.30"></a><var>51.30</var>to cover the actual development, operation, maintenance, and administrative costs of <br/>
<a id="pl.51.31"></a><var>51.31</var>the shared systems. The methodology for billing may include the use of interagency <br/>
<a id="pl.51.32"></a><var>51.32</var>agreements, or other means as allowed by law.<br/>
<a id="pl.51.33"></a><var>51.33</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Fees.</b> (a) The chief geospatial information officer must set fees under <br/>
<a id="pl.51.34"></a><var>51.34</var>section 16A.1285 that reflect the actual cost of providing information products and <br/>
<a id="pl.51.35"></a><var>51.35</var>services to clients. Fees collected must be deposited in the state treasury and credited to <br/>
<a id="pl.51.36"></a><var>51.36</var>the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office revolving account. Money in the account <br/>
<a id="pl.52.1"></a><var>52.1</var>is appropriated to the chief geospatial information officer for providing GIS consulting <br/>
<a id="pl.52.2"></a><var>52.2</var>services, software, data, Web services, and map products on a cost-recovery basis, <br/>
<a id="pl.52.3"></a><var>52.3</var>including the cost of services, supplies, material, labor, and equipment as well as the <br/>
<a id="pl.52.4"></a><var>52.4</var>portion of the general support costs and statewide indirect costs of the office that is <br/>
<a id="pl.52.5"></a><var>52.5</var>attributable to the delivery of these products and services. Money in the account must not <br/>
<a id="pl.52.6"></a><var>52.6</var>be used for the general operation of the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office.<br/>
<a id="pl.52.7"></a><var>52.7</var>(b) The chief geospatial information officer may require a state agency to make an <br/>
<a id="pl.52.8"></a><var>52.8</var>advance payment to the revolving account sufficient to cover the agency's estimated <br/>
<a id="pl.52.9"></a><var>52.9</var>obligation for a period of 60 days or more. If the revolving account is abolished or <br/>
<a id="pl.52.10"></a><var>52.10</var>liquidated, the total net profit from the operation of the account must be distributed to the <br/>
<a id="pl.52.11"></a><var>52.11</var>various funds from which purchases were made. For a given period of time, the amount of <br/>
<a id="pl.52.12"></a><var>52.12</var>total net profit to be distributed to each fund must reflect the same ratio of total purchases <br/>
<a id="pl.52.13"></a><var>52.13</var>attributable to each fund divided by the total purchases from all funds.<br/>
<a id="pl.52.14"></a><var>52.14</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Accountability.</b> The chief geospatial information officer is appointed by <br/>
<a id="pl.52.15"></a><var>52.15</var>the commissioner of administration and must work closely with the Minnesota chief <br/>
<a id="pl.52.16"></a><var>52.16</var>information officer who shall advise on technology projects, standards, and services.<br/>
<a id="pl.52.17"></a><var>52.17</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Discretionary powers.</b> The office may:<br/>
<a id="pl.52.18"></a><var>52.18</var>(1) enter into contracts for goods or services with public or private organizations <br/>
<a id="pl.52.19"></a><var>52.19</var>and charge fees for services it provides; <br/>
<a id="pl.52.20"></a><var>52.20</var>(2) apply for, receive, and expend money from public agencies;<br/>
<a id="pl.52.21"></a><var>52.21</var>(3) apply for, accept, and disburse grants and other aids from the federal government <br/>
<a id="pl.52.22"></a><var>52.22</var>and other public or private sources;<br/>
<a id="pl.52.23"></a><var>52.23</var>(4) enter into contracts with agencies of the federal government, local government <br/>
<a id="pl.52.24"></a><var>52.24</var>units, the University of Minnesota and other educational institutions, and private persons <br/>
<a id="pl.52.25"></a><var>52.25</var>and other nongovernment organizations as necessary to perform its statutory duties;<br/>
<a id="pl.52.26"></a><var>52.26</var>(5) appoint committees and task forces to assist the office in carrying out its duties;<br/>
<a id="pl.52.27"></a><var>52.27</var>(6) sponsor and conduct conferences and studies, collect and disseminate <br/>
<a id="pl.52.28"></a><var>52.28</var>information, and issue reports relating to geospatial information and technology issues;<br/>
<a id="pl.52.29"></a><var>52.29</var>(7) participate in the activities and conferences related to geospatial information <br/>
<a id="pl.52.30"></a><var>52.30</var>and communications technology issues;<br/>
<a id="pl.52.31"></a><var>52.31</var>(8) review the GIS technology infrastructure of regions of the state and cooperate <br/>
<a id="pl.52.32"></a><var>52.32</var>with and make recommendations to the governor, legislature, state agencies, local <br/>
<a id="pl.52.33"></a><var>52.33</var>governments, local technology development agencies, the federal government, private <br/>
<a id="pl.52.34"></a><var>52.34</var>businesses, and individuals for the realization of GIS information and technology <br/>
<a id="pl.52.35"></a><var>52.35</var>infrastructure development potential;<br/>
<a id="pl.53.1"></a><var>53.1</var>(9) sponsor, support, and facilitate innovative and collaborative geospatial systems <br/>
<a id="pl.53.2"></a><var>53.2</var>technology, data, and services projects; and<br/>
<a id="pl.53.3"></a><var>53.3</var>(10) review and recommend alternative sourcing strategies for state geospatial <br/>
<a id="pl.53.4"></a><var>53.4</var>information systems technology, data, and services.<br/>
<a id="pl.53.5"></a><var>53.5</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Geospatial advisory councils created.</b> The chief geospatial information <br/>
<a id="pl.53.6"></a><var>53.6</var>officer must establish a governance structure that includes advisory councils to provide <br/>
<a id="pl.53.7"></a><var>53.7</var>recommendations for improving the operations and management of geospatial technology <br/>
<a id="pl.53.8"></a><var>53.8</var>within state government and also on issues of importance to users of geospatial technology <br/>
<a id="pl.53.9"></a><var>53.9</var>throughout the state.<br/>
<a id="pl.53.10"></a><var>53.10</var>(a) A statewide geospatial advisory council must advise the Minnesota Geospatial <br/>
<a id="pl.53.11"></a><var>53.11</var>Information Office regarding the improvement of services statewide through the <br/>
<a id="pl.53.12"></a><var>53.12</var>coordinated, affordable, reliable, and effective use of geospatial technology. The <br/>
<a id="pl.53.13"></a><var>53.13</var>commissioner of administration must appoint the members of the council. The members <br/>
<a id="pl.53.14"></a><var>53.14</var>must represent a cross-section of organizations including counties, cities, universities, <br/>
<a id="pl.53.15"></a><var>53.15</var>business, nonprofit organizations, federal agencies, and state agencies. No more than <br/>
<a id="pl.53.16"></a><var>53.16</var>20 percent of the members may be employees of a state agency. In addition, the chief <br/>
<a id="pl.53.17"></a><var>53.17</var>geospatial information officer must be a nonvoting member.<br/>
<a id="pl.53.18"></a><var>53.18</var>(b) A state government geospatial advisory council must advise the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.53.19"></a><var>53.19</var>Geospatial Information Office on issues concerning improving state government services <br/>
<a id="pl.53.20"></a><var>53.20</var>through the coordinated, affordable, reliable, and effective use of geospatial technology. <br/>
<a id="pl.53.21"></a><var>53.21</var>The commissioner of administration must appoint the members of the council. The <br/>
<a id="pl.53.22"></a><var>53.22</var>members must represent up to 15 state government agencies and constitutional offices, <br/>
<a id="pl.53.23"></a><var>53.23</var>including the Office of Enterprise Technology and the Minnesota Geospatial Information <br/>
<a id="pl.53.24"></a><var>53.24</var>Office. The council must be chaired by the chief geographic information officer. A <br/>
<a id="pl.53.25"></a><var>53.25</var>representative of the statewide geospatial advisory council must serve as a nonvoting <br/>
<a id="pl.53.26"></a><var>53.26</var>member.<br/>
<a id="pl.53.27"></a><var>53.27</var>(c) Members of both the statewide geospatial advisory council and the state <br/>
<a id="pl.53.28"></a><var>53.28</var>government advisory council must be recommended by a process that ensures that each <br/>
<a id="pl.53.29"></a><var>53.29</var>member is designated to represent a clearly identified agency or interested party category <br/>
<a id="pl.53.30"></a><var>53.30</var>and that complies with the state's open appointment process. Members shall serve a <br/>
<a id="pl.53.31"></a><var>53.31</var>term of two years.<br/>
<a id="pl.53.32"></a><var>53.32</var>(d) The Minnesota Geospatial Information Office must provide administrative <br/>
<a id="pl.53.33"></a><var>53.33</var>support for both geospatial advisory councils.<br/>
<a id="pl.53.34"></a><var>53.34</var>(e) This subdivision expires June 30, 2011.<br/>
<a id="pl.53.35"></a><var>53.35</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Report to legislature.</b> By January 15, 2010, the chief geospatial <br/>
<a id="pl.53.36"></a><var>53.36</var>information officer must provide a report to the chairs and ranking minority members of <br/>
<a id="pl.54.1"></a><var>54.1</var>the legislative committees with jurisdiction over the policy and budget for the office. The <br/>
<a id="pl.54.2"></a><var>54.2</var>report must address all statutes that refer to the land management information center <br/>
<a id="pl.54.3"></a><var>54.3</var>or land management information system and provide any necessary draft legislation to <br/>
<a id="pl.54.4"></a><var>54.4</var>implement any recommendations. <br/>
<a id="pl.54.5"></a><var>54.5</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.56.0"></a><a id="pl.54.6"></a><var>54.6</var>    Sec. 56. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 16C.16, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.54.7"></a><var>54.7</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.54.8"></a><var>54.8</var>    Subd. 6a. <b>Veteran-owned small businesses.</b> (a) The commissioner shall award up <br/>
<a id="pl.54.9"></a><var>54.9</var>to a six percent preference, but no less than the percentage awarded to any other group <br/>
<a id="pl.54.10"></a><var>54.10</var>under this section, in the amount bid on state procurement to certified small businesses <br/>
<a id="pl.54.11"></a><var>54.11</var>that are majority-owned and operated either:<br/>
<a id="pl.54.12"></a><var>54.12</var>(1) by recently separated veterans, who are veterans as defined in section 197.447, <br/>
<a id="pl.54.13"></a><var>54.13</var>who have served in active military service, at any time on or after September 11, 2001, and <br/>
<a id="pl.54.14"></a><var>54.14</var>who have been discharged under honorable conditions from active service, as indicated by <br/>
<a id="pl.54.15"></a><var>54.15</var>the person's United States Department of Defense form DD-214 or by the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.54.16"></a><var>54.16</var>of veterans affairs; or<br/>
<a id="pl.54.17"></a><var>54.17</var>(2) by veterans who are veterans as defined in section 197.447, with <br/>
<a id="pl.54.18"></a><var>54.18</var>service-connected disabilities, as determined at any time by the United States Department <br/>
<a id="pl.54.19"></a><var>54.19</var>of Veterans Affairs.<br/>
<a id="pl.54.20"></a><var>54.20</var>(b) The purpose of this designation is to facilitate the transition of veterans from <br/>
<a id="pl.54.21"></a><var>54.21</var>military to civilian life, and to help compensate veterans for their sacrifices, including but <br/>
<a id="pl.54.22"></a><var>54.22</var>not limited to their sacrifice of health and time, to the state and nation during their military <br/>
<a id="pl.54.23"></a><var>54.23</var>service, as well as to enhance economic development within Minnesota.<br/>
<a id="pl.54.24"></a><var>54.24</var>(c) For purposes of this section and section 16C.19,  "service-connected disability" <br/>
<a id="pl.54.25"></a><var>54.25</var>has the meaning given in United States Code, title 38, section 101(16), as determined by <br/>
<a id="pl.54.26"></a><var>54.26</var>the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.<br/>
<a id="pl.54.27"></a><var>54.27</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2009, and applies to <br/>
<a id="pl.54.28"></a><var>54.28</var>procurement contract bid solicitations issued on and after that date.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.57.0"></a><a id="pl.54.29"></a><var>54.29</var>    Sec. 57. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 16C.19, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.54.30"></a><var>54.30</var><b>16C.19 ELIGIBILITY; RULES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.54.31"></a><var>54.31</var>(a) A small business wishing to participate in the programs under section 
         <statute_ref>16C.16, <br/>
<a id="pl.54.32"></a><var>54.32</var>subdivisions 4 to 7
         </statute_ref>, must be certified by the commissioner. The commissioner shall adopt <br/>
<a id="pl.54.33"></a><var>54.33</var>by rule standards and procedures for certifying that small businesses, small targeted group <br/>
<a id="pl.54.34"></a><var>54.34</var>businesses, and small businesses located in economically disadvantaged areas are eligible <br/>
<a id="pl.55.1"></a><var>55.1</var>to participate under the requirements of sections 
         <statute_ref>16C.16</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>16C.21</statute_ref>. The commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.55.2"></a><var>55.2</var>shall adopt by rule standards and procedures for hearing appeals and grievances and other <br/>
<a id="pl.55.3"></a><var>55.3</var>rules necessary to carry out the duties set forth in sections 
         <statute_ref>16C.16</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>16C.21</statute_ref>.  <br/>
<a id="pl.55.4"></a><var>55.4</var>(b) The commissioner may make rules which exclude or limit the participation of <br/>
<a id="pl.55.5"></a><var>55.5</var>nonmanufacturing business, including third-party lessors, brokers, franchises, jobbers, <br/>
<a id="pl.55.6"></a><var>55.6</var>manufacturers' representatives, and others from eligibility under sections 
         <statute_ref>16C.16</statute_ref> to <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.55.7"></a><var>55.7</var>16C.21
         </statute_ref>.  <br/>
<a id="pl.55.8"></a><var>55.8</var>(c) The commissioner may make rules that set time limits and other eligibility limits <br/>
<a id="pl.55.9"></a><var>55.9</var>on business participation in programs under sections 
         <statute_ref>16C.16</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>16C.21</statute_ref>.  <br/>
<a id="pl.55.10"></a><var>55.10</var>(d) Notwithstanding paragraph (c), for purposes of sections 16C.16 to 16C.21, <br/>
<a id="pl.55.11"></a><var>55.11</var>a veteran-owned small business or service-disabled veteran-owned small business, the <br/>
<a id="pl.55.12"></a><var>55.12</var>principal place of business of which is in Minnesota, is certified if:<br/>
<a id="pl.55.13"></a><var>55.13</var> (1) it has been verified by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs as being <br/>
<a id="pl.55.14"></a><var>55.14</var>a veteran-owned small business in accordance with Public Law 109-461 and Code of <br/>
<a id="pl.55.15"></a><var>55.15</var>Federal Regulations, title 38, part 74, and a majority of the owners of the business are <br/>
<a id="pl.55.16"></a><var>55.16</var>recently separated veterans as provided in section 16C.16, subdivision 6a; or<br/>
<a id="pl.55.17"></a><var>55.17</var>(2) it has been verified by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs as being <br/>
<a id="pl.55.18"></a><var>55.18</var>a service-disabled veteran-owned small business in accordance with Public Law 109-461 <br/>
<a id="pl.55.19"></a><var>55.19</var>and Code of Federal Regulations, title 38, part 74.<br/>
<a id="pl.55.20"></a><var>55.20</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2009, and applies to <br/>
<a id="pl.55.21"></a><var>55.21</var>procurement contract bid solicitations issued on and after that date.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.58.0"></a><a id="pl.55.22"></a><var>55.22</var>    Sec. 58. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 16C.20, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.55.23"></a><var>55.23</var><b>16C.20 CERTIFICATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.55.24"></a><var>55.24</var>A business that is certified by the commissioner of administration as a small <br/>
<a id="pl.55.25"></a><var>55.25</var>business, small targeted group business, or a small business located in an economically <br/>
<a id="pl.55.26"></a><var>55.26</var>disadvantaged area, or a veteran-owned small business is eligible to participate under the <br/>
<a id="pl.55.27"></a><var>55.27</var>requirements of sections 
         <statute_ref>137.31</statute_ref> and 
         <statute_ref>161.321</statute_ref> and, if certified as a small business, or small <br/>
<a id="pl.55.28"></a><var>55.28</var>targeted group business, or veteran-owned small business, under section 
         <statute_ref>473.142</statute_ref> without <br/>
<a id="pl.55.29"></a><var>55.29</var>further certification by the contracting agency.  <br/>
<a id="pl.55.30"></a><var>55.30</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2009, and applies to <br/>
<a id="pl.55.31"></a><var>55.31</var>procurement contract bid solicitations issued on and after that date.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.59.0"></a><a id="pl.55.32"></a><var>55.32</var>    Sec. 59. <b>[16E.22] STATEWIDE ELECTRONIC LICENSING SYSTEM.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.55.33"></a><var>55.33</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Account established; appropriation.</b> The statewide electronic <br/>
<a id="pl.55.34"></a><var>55.34</var>licensing account is created in the special revenue fund. Receipts and transfers credited to <br/>
<a id="pl.56.1"></a><var>56.1</var>the account are appropriated to the state chief information officer for completion of the <br/>
<a id="pl.56.2"></a><var>56.2</var>Minnesota electronic licensing system, for transferring licensing agencies to the system, <br/>
<a id="pl.56.3"></a><var>56.3</var>and for operation and maintenance of the system during the completion and transfer period.<br/>
<a id="pl.56.4"></a><var>56.4</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Requirements.</b> The transfer of an existing electronic licensing system <br/>
<a id="pl.56.5"></a><var>56.5</var>to the Minnesota electronic licensing system may not reduce the critical functionality <br/>
<a id="pl.56.6"></a><var>56.6</var>provided by the existing system.<br/>
<a id="pl.56.7"></a><var>56.7</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Temporary licensing surcharge.</b> (a) Except as provided in this <br/>
<a id="pl.56.8"></a><var>56.8</var>subdivision, executive branch state agencies shall collect a temporary surcharge of ten <br/>
<a id="pl.56.9"></a><var>56.9</var>percent of the licensing fee, but no less than $5 and no more than $150 on each business, <br/>
<a id="pl.56.10"></a><var>56.10</var>commercial, professional, or occupational license that:<br/>
<a id="pl.56.11"></a><var>56.11</var>(1) requires a fee; and<br/>
<a id="pl.56.12"></a><var>56.12</var>(2) will be transferred to the Minnesota electronic licensing system, as determined <br/>
<a id="pl.56.13"></a><var>56.13</var>by the state chief information officer.<br/>
<a id="pl.56.14"></a><var>56.14</var>The surcharge applies to initial license applications and license renewals. Each agency <br/>
<a id="pl.56.15"></a><var>56.15</var>that issues a license subject to this subdivision shall collect the surcharge for the license <br/>
<a id="pl.56.16"></a><var>56.16</var>for up to six years between July 1, 2009, and June 30, 2015, as directed by the state <br/>
<a id="pl.56.17"></a><var>56.17</var>chief information officer. Receipts from the surcharge shall be deposited in the statewide <br/>
<a id="pl.56.18"></a><var>56.18</var>licensing account established in subdivision 1.<br/>
<a id="pl.56.19"></a><var>56.19</var>(b) An agency may transfer an amount equivalent to the surcharge imposed under this <br/>
<a id="pl.56.20"></a><var>56.20</var>section from existing license accounts to the statewide electronic licensing system account <br/>
<a id="pl.56.21"></a><var>56.21</var>in lieu of collecting the surcharge required under this section. If a transfer is made under <br/>
<a id="pl.56.22"></a><var>56.22</var>this subdivision or under section 45.24, the temporary surcharge required under paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.56.23"></a><var>56.23</var>(a) does not apply to the relevant license. Transfers received under this paragraph shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.56.24"></a><var>56.24</var>deposited in the statewide licensing account established in subdivision 1.<br/>
<a id="pl.56.25"></a><var>56.25</var>(c) In lieu of collecting the surcharge imposed in paragraph (a), during each fiscal <br/>
<a id="pl.56.26"></a><var>56.26</var>year beginning July 1, 2009, and ending June 30, 2015, one or more health-related boards <br/>
<a id="pl.56.27"></a><var>56.27</var>established in chapter 214 may transfer funds from the health occupations licensing <br/>
<a id="pl.56.28"></a><var>56.28</var>account in the state government special revenue fund to the statewide electronic licensing <br/>
<a id="pl.56.29"></a><var>56.29</var>system account to meet the requirements under paragraph (b). If  the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.56.30"></a><var>56.30</var>finance determines that the balance of the health occupations licensing account established <br/>
<a id="pl.56.31"></a><var>56.31</var>in section 214.06, subdivision 1a, is insufficient to make transfers under paragraph (b), <br/>
<a id="pl.56.32"></a><var>56.32</var>then the temporary surcharge required under paragraph (a) must be applied to the relevant <br/>
<a id="pl.56.33"></a><var>56.33</var>licenses.<br/>
<a id="pl.56.34"></a><var>56.34</var>(d) Department of Commerce licensees who are paying for an existing electronic <br/>
<a id="pl.56.35"></a><var>56.35</var>licensing database system under section 45.24 must not be required to pay the surcharge <br/>
<a id="pl.56.36"></a><var>56.36</var>under this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.57.1"></a><var>57.1</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Contract authority.</b> The state chief information officer may enter into <br/>
<a id="pl.57.2"></a><var>57.2</var>a risk-share or phased agreement with a vendor to complete the Minnesota electronic <br/>
<a id="pl.57.3"></a><var>57.3</var>licensing system and to transfer licensing agencies to the system, provided that the <br/>
<a id="pl.57.4"></a><var>57.4</var>payment for the vendor's services under the agreement is limited to the revenue from the <br/>
<a id="pl.57.5"></a><var>57.5</var>surcharge enacted under subdivision 3, after payment of state operating and maintenance <br/>
<a id="pl.57.6"></a><var>57.6</var>costs. The agreement must clearly indicate that the state chief information officer may <br/>
<a id="pl.57.7"></a><var>57.7</var>only expend amounts actually collected from the surcharge, after state operations and <br/>
<a id="pl.57.8"></a><var>57.8</var>maintenance costs have been paid, in payment for the vendor's services and that the vendor <br/>
<a id="pl.57.9"></a><var>57.9</var>assumes this risk when performing work under the contract. This section does not require <br/>
<a id="pl.57.10"></a><var>57.10</var>the state chief information officer to pay the vendor the entire amount of the surcharge <br/>
<a id="pl.57.11"></a><var>57.11</var>revenue that remains after payment of state operations and maintenance costs. Before <br/>
<a id="pl.57.12"></a><var>57.12</var>entering into a contract under this subdivision, the state chief information officer must <br/>
<a id="pl.57.13"></a><var>57.13</var>consult with the commissioner of finance regarding the implementation of the surcharge <br/>
<a id="pl.57.14"></a><var>57.14</var>and the terms of the contract.<br/>
<a id="pl.57.15"></a><var>57.15</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Unused funds.</b> Money remaining in the statewide electronic licensing <br/>
<a id="pl.57.16"></a><var>57.16</var>account after payment of all costs of completing the Minnesota electronic licensing <br/>
<a id="pl.57.17"></a><var>57.17</var>system, transferring licensing agencies to the system, and operating and maintaining <br/>
<a id="pl.57.18"></a><var>57.18</var>the system during the completion and transfer period is appropriated to the state chief <br/>
<a id="pl.57.19"></a><var>57.19</var>information officer for the costs of operating and maintaining the Minnesota electronic <br/>
<a id="pl.57.20"></a><var>57.20</var>licensing system after the system has been completed.<br/>
<a id="pl.57.21"></a><var>57.21</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Priority.</b> To the extent possible, in completing the Minnesota electronic <br/>
<a id="pl.57.22"></a><var>57.22</var>licensing system, the state chief information officer must give priority to licenses that are <br/>
<a id="pl.57.23"></a><var>57.23</var>not issued electronically. Licenses regulated by a health board under chapter 214 must not <br/>
<a id="pl.57.24"></a><var>57.24</var>be transferred to the Minnesota electronic licensing system before July 1, 2011.<br/>
<a id="pl.57.25"></a><var>57.25</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Expiration.</b> This section expires on June 30, 2017.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.60.0"></a><a id="pl.57.26"></a><var>57.26</var>    Sec. 60. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 31.60, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.57.27"></a><var>57.27</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Division duties; director; personnel.</b> A Meat Industry Division is <br/>
<a id="pl.57.28"></a><var>57.28</var>created in the Department of Agriculture which shall enforce and administer laws enforced <br/>
<a id="pl.57.29"></a><var>57.29</var>and administered by the commissioner of agriculture relating to meat, fish, and dressed <br/>
<a id="pl.57.30"></a><var>57.30</var>poultry, except laws enforced and administered by the Division of Poultry Industries. The <br/>
<a id="pl.57.31"></a><var>57.31</var>Meat Industry Division is under the supervision of a director in the classified service. The <br/>
<a id="pl.57.32"></a><var>57.32</var>commissioner shall appoint the director from the register as certified by the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.57.33"></a><var>57.33</var>Department of Finance, who shall be experienced and knowledgeable in the meat industry.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.61.0"></a><a id="pl.57.34"></a><var>57.34</var>    Sec. 61. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 43A.1815, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.58.1"></a><var>58.1</var><b>43A.1815 VACATION DONATION TO SICK LEAVE ACCOUNT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.58.2"></a><var>58.2</var>    (a) In addition to donations under section 
         <statute_ref>43A.181</statute_ref>, a state employee may donate <br/>
<a id="pl.58.3"></a><var>58.3</var>a total of up to 12 40 hours of accrued vacation leave each fiscal year to the sick leave <br/>
<a id="pl.58.4"></a><var>58.4</var>account of one or more state employees. A state employee may not be paid for more than <br/>
<a id="pl.58.5"></a><var>58.5</var>80 hours in a payroll period during which the employee uses sick leave credited to the <br/>
<a id="pl.58.6"></a><var>58.6</var>employee's account as a result of a transfer from another state employee's vacation account.<br/>
<a id="pl.58.7"></a><var>58.7</var>(b) The recipient employee must receive donations, as available, for a life-threatening <br/>
<a id="pl.58.8"></a><var>58.8</var>condition of the employee or spouse or dependent child that prevents the employee <br/>
<a id="pl.58.9"></a><var>58.9</var>from working. A recipient may use program donations retroactively to when all forms <br/>
<a id="pl.58.10"></a><var>58.10</var>of paid leave are exhausted if the employee has sufficient donations to cover the period <br/>
<a id="pl.58.11"></a><var>58.11</var>of retroactivity.<br/>
<a id="pl.58.12"></a><var>58.12</var>(c) An applicant for benefits under this section who receives an unfavorable <br/>
<a id="pl.58.13"></a><var>58.13</var>determination may select a designee to consult with the commissioner or commissioner's <br/>
<a id="pl.58.14"></a><var>58.14</var>designee on the reasons for the determination.<br/>
<a id="pl.58.15"></a><var>58.15</var>    (d) The commissioner shall establish procedures under section 
         <statute_ref>43A.04, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.58.16"></a><var>58.16</var>4
         </statute_ref>, for eligibility, duration of need based on individual cases, monitoring and evaluation of <br/>
<a id="pl.58.17"></a><var>58.17</var>individual eligibility status, and other topics related to administration of this program.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.62.0"></a><a id="pl.58.18"></a><var>58.18</var>    Sec. 62. <b>[43A.184] SICK LEAVE FOR VETERANS WITH SERVICE-RELATED </b><br/>
<a id="pl.58.19"></a><var>58.19</var><b>DISABILITIES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.58.20"></a><var>58.20</var>On a form prescribed by the commissioner, a state employee who is a veteran with a <br/>
<a id="pl.58.21"></a><var>58.21</var>service-related disability may apply to the employee's appointing authority for additional <br/>
<a id="pl.58.22"></a><var>58.22</var>sick leave to receive treatment for the disability, as provided in this section. The employee <br/>
<a id="pl.58.23"></a><var>58.23</var>must qualify as a veteran under section 197.447, and have a sick leave balance that is <br/>
<a id="pl.58.24"></a><var>58.24</var>insufficient to receive treatment for the disability. If the appointing authority approves <br/>
<a id="pl.58.25"></a><var>58.25</var>the request, the appointing authority shall authorize up to 40 hours of sick leave for the <br/>
<a id="pl.58.26"></a><var>58.26</var>employee in the current fiscal year. The appointing authority may approve sick leave for <br/>
<a id="pl.58.27"></a><var>58.27</var>an employee under this section one time in each fiscal year.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.63.0"></a><a id="pl.58.28"></a><var>58.28</var>    Sec. 63. <b>[43A.325] BEST PRACTICES FOR INVESTIGATIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.58.29"></a><var>58.29</var>The commissioner of finance must develop and make available to appointing <br/>
<a id="pl.58.30"></a><var>58.30</var>authorities in the executive branch a best practices policy for conducting investigations <br/>
<a id="pl.58.31"></a><var>58.31</var>in which the appointing authority compels its employees to answer questions about <br/>
<a id="pl.58.32"></a><var>58.32</var>allegedly inappropriate activity. The best practices policy must be designed to facilitate <br/>
<a id="pl.58.33"></a><var>58.33</var>effective investigations, without compromising the ability to prosecute criminal cases <br/>
<a id="pl.58.34"></a><var>58.34</var>when appropriate. Each appointing authority must follow the best practices policy or, in <br/>
<a id="pl.59.1"></a><var>59.1</var>consultation with the attorney general, must develop its own policy for conducting these <br/>
<a id="pl.59.2"></a><var>59.2</var>investigations.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.64.0"></a><a id="pl.59.3"></a><var>59.3</var>    Sec. 64. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 43A.49, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.59.4"></a><var>59.4</var><b>43A.49 VOLUNTARY UNPAID LEAVE OF ABSENCE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.59.5"></a><var>59.5</var>(a) Appointing authorities in state government may allow each employee to take <br/>
<a id="pl.59.6"></a><var>59.6</var>unpaid leaves of absence for up to 1,040 hours between June 1, 2007, and June 30, 2009. <br/>
<a id="pl.59.7"></a><var>59.7</var>The 1,040 hour limit replaces, and is not in addition to, limits set in prior laws in each <br/>
<a id="pl.59.8"></a><var>59.8</var>two-year period beginning July 1 of each odd-numbered year. Each appointing authority <br/>
<a id="pl.59.9"></a><var>59.9</var>approving such a leave shall allow the employee to continue accruing vacation and sick <br/>
<a id="pl.59.10"></a><var>59.10</var>leave, be eligible for paid holidays and insurance benefits, accrue seniority, and accrue <br/>
<a id="pl.59.11"></a><var>59.11</var>service credit and credited salary in the state retirement plans as if the employee had <br/>
<a id="pl.59.12"></a><var>59.12</var>actually been employed during the time of leave. An employee covered by the unclassified <br/>
<a id="pl.59.13"></a><var>59.13</var>plan may voluntarily make the employee contributions to the unclassified plan during the <br/>
<a id="pl.59.14"></a><var>59.14</var>leave of absence. If the employee makes these contributions, the appointing authority <br/>
<a id="pl.59.15"></a><var>59.15</var>must make the employer contribution. If the leave of absence is for one full pay period or <br/>
<a id="pl.59.16"></a><var>59.16</var>longer, any holiday pay shall be included in the first payroll warrant after return from the <br/>
<a id="pl.59.17"></a><var>59.17</var>leave of absence. The appointing authority shall attempt to grant requests for the unpaid <br/>
<a id="pl.59.18"></a><var>59.18</var>leaves of absence consistent with the need to continue efficient operation of the agency. <br/>
<a id="pl.59.19"></a><var>59.19</var>However, each appointing authority shall retain discretion to grant or refuse to grant <br/>
<a id="pl.59.20"></a><var>59.20</var>requests for leaves of absence and to schedule and cancel leaves, subject to the applicable <br/>
<a id="pl.59.21"></a><var>59.21</var>provisions of collective bargaining agreements and compensation plans.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.22"></a><var>59.22</var>(b) To receive eligible service credit and credited salary in a defined benefit plan, the <br/>
<a id="pl.59.23"></a><var>59.23</var>member shall pay an amount equal to the applicable employee contribution rates. If an <br/>
<a id="pl.59.24"></a><var>59.24</var>employee pays the employee contribution for the period of the leave under this section, <br/>
<a id="pl.59.25"></a><var>59.25</var>the appointing authority must pay the employer contribution. The appointing authority <br/>
<a id="pl.59.26"></a><var>59.26</var>may, at its discretion, pay the employee contributions. Contributions must be made in a <br/>
<a id="pl.59.27"></a><var>59.27</var>time and manner prescribed by the executive director of the Minnesota State Retirement <br/>
<a id="pl.59.28"></a><var>59.28</var>applicable retirement Association system.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.65.0"></a><a id="pl.59.29"></a><var>59.29</var>    Sec. 65. <b>[43A.55] MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS REVOLVING FUND.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.59.30"></a><var>59.30</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Creation.</b> The management analysis revolving fund is created in the <br/>
<a id="pl.59.31"></a><var>59.31</var>state treasury.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.32"></a><var>59.32</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Appropriation and use of funds.</b> Money in the management analysis <br/>
<a id="pl.59.33"></a><var>59.33</var>revolving fund is appropriated annually to the commissioner to provide analytical, <br/>
<a id="pl.59.34"></a><var>59.34</var>statistical, and organizational development services to state agencies, local units of <br/>
<a id="pl.60.1"></a><var>60.1</var>government, metropolitan and regional agencies, school districts, and other public entities <br/>
<a id="pl.60.2"></a><var>60.2</var>in the state.<br/>
<a id="pl.60.3"></a><var>60.3</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Reimbursements.</b> Except as specifically provided otherwise, each <br/>
<a id="pl.60.4"></a><var>60.4</var>agency shall reimburse the management analysis revolving fund for the cost of all <br/>
<a id="pl.60.5"></a><var>60.5</var>services, supplies, materials, labor, and depreciation of equipment, including reasonable <br/>
<a id="pl.60.6"></a><var>60.6</var>overhead costs, that the commissioner is authorized and directed to furnish an agency. <br/>
<a id="pl.60.7"></a><var>60.7</var>The commissioner shall report the rates to be charged for the revolving fund no later than <br/>
<a id="pl.60.8"></a><var>60.8</var>July 1 of each year to the chair of the committee or division of the senate or the house of <br/>
<a id="pl.60.9"></a><var>60.9</var>representatives with primary jurisdiction over the budget of the Department of Finance.<br/>
<a id="pl.60.10"></a><var>60.10</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Cash flow.</b> The commissioner may make appropriate transfers to the <br/>
<a id="pl.60.11"></a><var>60.11</var>revolving fund according to section 16A.126. The commissioner may make allotment <br/>
<a id="pl.60.12"></a><var>60.12</var>and encumbrances in anticipation of these transfers. In addition, the commissioner may <br/>
<a id="pl.60.13"></a><var>60.13</var>require an agency to make advance payments to the revolving fund sufficient to cover <br/>
<a id="pl.60.14"></a><var>60.14</var>the office's estimated obligation for a period of at least 60 days. All reimbursements <br/>
<a id="pl.60.15"></a><var>60.15</var>and other money received by the commissioner under this section must be deposited in <br/>
<a id="pl.60.16"></a><var>60.16</var>the management analysis revolving fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.60.17"></a><var>60.17</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Liquidation.</b> If the management analysis revolving fund is abolished or <br/>
<a id="pl.60.18"></a><var>60.18</var>liquidated, the total net profit from the operation of the fund must be distributed to the <br/>
<a id="pl.60.19"></a><var>60.19</var>various funds from which purchases were made. For a given period of time, the amount of <br/>
<a id="pl.60.20"></a><var>60.20</var>total net profit to be distributed to each fund shall reflect the same ratio of total purchases <br/>
<a id="pl.60.21"></a><var>60.21</var>attributable to each fund divided by the total purchases from all funds.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.66.0"></a><a id="pl.60.22"></a><var>60.22</var>    Sec. 66. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 45.24, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.60.23"></a><var>60.23</var><b>45.24 LICENSE TECHNOLOGY FEES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.60.24"></a><var>60.24</var>    (a) The commissioner may establish and maintain an electronic licensing database <br/>
<a id="pl.60.25"></a><var>60.25</var>system for license origination, renewal, and tracking the completion of continuing <br/>
<a id="pl.60.26"></a><var>60.26</var>education requirements by individual licensees who have continuing education <br/>
<a id="pl.60.27"></a><var>60.27</var>requirements, and other related purposes.<br/>
<a id="pl.60.28"></a><var>60.28</var>    (b) The commissioner shall pay for the cost of operating and maintaining the <br/>
<a id="pl.60.29"></a><var>60.29</var>electronic database system described in paragraph (a) through a technology surcharge <br/>
<a id="pl.60.30"></a><var>60.30</var>imposed upon the fee for license origination and renewal, for individual licenses that <br/>
<a id="pl.60.31"></a><var>60.31</var>require continuing education.<br/>
<a id="pl.60.32"></a><var>60.32</var>    (c) The surcharge permitted under paragraph (b) shall be up to $40 for each two-year <br/>
<a id="pl.60.33"></a><var>60.33</var>licensing period, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (f), and shall be payable at the <br/>
<a id="pl.60.34"></a><var>60.34</var>time of license origination and renewal.<br/>
<a id="pl.61.1"></a><var>61.1</var>    (d) The Commerce Department technology account is hereby created as an account <br/>
<a id="pl.61.2"></a><var>61.2</var>in the special revenue fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.61.3"></a><var>61.3</var>    (e) The commissioner shall deposit the surcharge permitted under this section in <br/>
<a id="pl.61.4"></a><var>61.4</var>the account created in paragraph (d), and funds in the account are appropriated to the <br/>
<a id="pl.61.5"></a><var>61.5</var>commissioner in the amounts needed for purposes of this section. The commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.61.6"></a><var>61.6</var>finance shall transfer an amount determined by the commissioner of commerce from the <br/>
<a id="pl.61.7"></a><var>61.7</var>account to the statewide electronic licensing system account under section 16E.22 for the <br/>
<a id="pl.61.8"></a><var>61.8</var>costs of the statewide licensing system attributable to the inclusion of licenses subject <br/>
<a id="pl.61.9"></a><var>61.9</var>to this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.61.10"></a><var>61.10</var>    (f) The commissioner shall temporarily reduce or suspend the surcharge as necessary <br/>
<a id="pl.61.11"></a><var>61.11</var>if the balance in the account created in paragraph (d) exceeds $2,000,000 as of the end of <br/>
<a id="pl.61.12"></a><var>61.12</var>any calendar year and shall increase or decrease the surcharge as necessary to keep the <br/>
<a id="pl.61.13"></a><var>61.13</var>fund balance at an adequate level but not in excess of $2,000,000.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.67.0"></a><a id="pl.61.14"></a><var>61.14</var>    Sec. 67. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 128C.15, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.61.15"></a><var>61.15</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Comparable worth.</b> The league is a political subdivision under sections <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.61.16"></a><var>61.16</var>471.992
         </statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>471.999</statute_ref>, except that the league must report to the commissioner of employee <br/>
<a id="pl.61.17"></a><var>61.17</var>relations by February 1, 1989, on its implementation plan. A cause of action against the <br/>
<a id="pl.61.18"></a><var>61.18</var>league does not arise before August 1, 1989, for failure to comply with sections 
         <statute_ref>471.992</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.61.19"></a><var>61.19</var>to 
         <statute_ref>471.999</statute_ref>.  <br/>
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<a id="bill.2.68.0"></a><a id="pl.61.20"></a><var>61.20</var>    Sec. 68. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 144E.40, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.61.21"></a><var>61.21</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Administration.</b> (a) Unless paragraph (c) applies, consistent with the <br/>
<a id="pl.61.22"></a><var>61.22</var>responsibilities of the State Board of Investment and the various ambulance services, the <br/>
<a id="pl.61.23"></a><var>61.23</var>Cooper/Sams volunteer ambulance program must be administered by the Emergency <br/>
<a id="pl.61.24"></a><var>61.24</var>Medical Services Regulatory Board. The administrative responsibilities of the board <br/>
<a id="pl.61.25"></a><var>61.25</var>for the program relate solely to the record keeping, award application, and award <br/>
<a id="pl.61.26"></a><var>61.26</var>payment functions. The State Board of Investment is responsible for the investment <br/>
<a id="pl.61.27"></a><var>61.27</var>of the Cooper/Sams volunteer ambulance trust. The applicable ambulance service is <br/>
<a id="pl.61.28"></a><var>61.28</var>responsible for determining, consistent with this chapter, who is a qualified ambulance <br/>
<a id="pl.61.29"></a><var>61.29</var>service person, what constitutes a year of credited ambulance service, what constitutes <br/>
<a id="pl.61.30"></a><var>61.30</var>sufficient documentation of a year of prior service, and for submission of all necessary <br/>
<a id="pl.61.31"></a><var>61.31</var>data to the board in a manner consistent with this chapter. Determinations of an ambulance <br/>
<a id="pl.61.32"></a><var>61.32</var>service are final.<br/>
<a id="pl.61.33"></a><var>61.33</var>(b) The board may administer its assigned responsibilities regarding the program <br/>
<a id="pl.61.34"></a><var>61.34</var>directly or may retain a qualified governmental or nongovernmental plan administrator <br/>
<a id="pl.62.1"></a><var>62.1</var>under contract to administer those responsibilities regarding the program. A contract with <br/>
<a id="pl.62.2"></a><var>62.2</var>a qualified plan administrator must be the result of an open competitive bidding process <br/>
<a id="pl.62.3"></a><var>62.3</var>and must be reopened for competitive bidding at least once during every five-year period <br/>
<a id="pl.62.4"></a><var>62.4</var>after July 1, 1993.<br/>
<a id="pl.62.5"></a><var>62.5</var>(c) The commissioner of employee relations management and budget shall review <br/>
<a id="pl.62.6"></a><var>62.6</var>the options within state government for the most appropriate administration of pension <br/>
<a id="pl.62.7"></a><var>62.7</var>plans or similar arrangements for emergency service personnel and recommend to the <br/>
<a id="pl.62.8"></a><var>62.8</var>governor the most appropriate future pension plan or nonpension plan administrative <br/>
<a id="pl.62.9"></a><var>62.9</var>arrangement for this chapter. If the governor concurs in the recommendation, the governor <br/>
<a id="pl.62.10"></a><var>62.10</var>shall transfer the future administrative responsibilities relating to this chapter to that <br/>
<a id="pl.62.11"></a><var>62.11</var>administrative agency.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.69.0"></a><a id="pl.62.12"></a><var>62.12</var>    Sec. 69. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 161.321, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.62.13"></a><var>62.13</var><b>161.321 SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.62.14"></a><var>62.14</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Definitions.</b> For purposes of this section the following terms have <br/>
<a id="pl.62.15"></a><var>62.15</var>the meanings given them, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning is <br/>
<a id="pl.62.16"></a><var>62.16</var>intended.<br/>
<a id="pl.62.17"></a><var>62.17</var>(a) "Award" means the granting of a contract in accordance with all applicable laws <br/>
<a id="pl.62.18"></a><var>62.18</var>and rules governing competitive bidding except as otherwise provided in this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.62.19"></a><var>62.19</var>(b) "Contract" means an agreement entered into between a business entity and the <br/>
<a id="pl.62.20"></a><var>62.20</var>state of Minnesota for the construction of transportation improvements.<br/>
<a id="pl.62.21"></a><var>62.21</var>(c) "Subcontractor" means a business entity which enters into a legally binding <br/>
<a id="pl.62.22"></a><var>62.22</var>agreement with another business entity which is a party to a contract as defined in <br/>
<a id="pl.62.23"></a><var>62.23</var>paragraph (b).<br/>
<a id="pl.62.24"></a><var>62.24</var>(d) "Targeted group business" means a business designated under section 
         <statute_ref>16C.16, <br/>
<a id="pl.62.25"></a><var>62.25</var>subdivision 5
         </statute_ref>.  <br/>
<a id="pl.62.26"></a><var>62.26</var>(e) "Veteran-owned small business" means a business designated under section <br/>
<a id="pl.62.27"></a><var>62.27</var>16C.16, subdivision 6a.<br/>
<a id="pl.62.28"></a><var>62.28</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Small business set-asides.</b> (a) The commissioner may award up to a six <br/>
<a id="pl.62.29"></a><var>62.29</var>percent preference in the amount bid for specified construction work to small targeted <br/>
<a id="pl.62.30"></a><var>62.30</var>group businesses and veteran-owned small businesses.<br/>
<a id="pl.62.31"></a><var>62.31</var>(b) The commissioner may designate a contract for construction work for award only <br/>
<a id="pl.62.32"></a><var>62.32</var>to small targeted group businesses if the commissioner determines that at least three small <br/>
<a id="pl.62.33"></a><var>62.33</var>targeted group businesses are likely to bid. The commissioner may designate a contract for <br/>
<a id="pl.62.34"></a><var>62.34</var>construction work for award only to veteran-owned small businesses if the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.62.35"></a><var>62.35</var>determines that at least three veteran-owned small businesses are likely to bid.<br/>
<a id="pl.63.1"></a><var>63.1</var>(c) The commissioner, as a condition of awarding a construction contract, may <br/>
<a id="pl.63.2"></a><var>63.2</var>set goals that require the prime contractor to subcontract a portion of the contract to <br/>
<a id="pl.63.3"></a><var>63.3</var>small targeted group businesses and veteran-owned small businesses. The commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.63.4"></a><var>63.4</var>must establish a procedure for granting waivers from the subcontracting requirement <br/>
<a id="pl.63.5"></a><var>63.5</var>when qualified small targeted group businesses and veteran-owned small businesses <br/>
<a id="pl.63.6"></a><var>63.6</var>are not reasonably available. The commissioner may establish financial incentives for <br/>
<a id="pl.63.7"></a><var>63.7</var>prime contractors who exceed the goals for use of subcontractors and financial penalties <br/>
<a id="pl.63.8"></a><var>63.8</var>for prime contractors who fail to meet goals under this paragraph. The subcontracting <br/>
<a id="pl.63.9"></a><var>63.9</var>requirements of this paragraph do not apply to prime contractors who are small targeted <br/>
<a id="pl.63.10"></a><var>63.10</var>group businesses or veteran-owned small businesses.<br/>
<a id="pl.63.11"></a><var>63.11</var>(d) The commissioner may award up to a four percent preference in the amount bid <br/>
<a id="pl.63.12"></a><var>63.12</var>on procurement to small businesses located in an economically disadvantaged area as <br/>
<a id="pl.63.13"></a><var>63.13</var>defined in section 
         <statute_ref>16C.16, subdivision 7</statute_ref>.  <br/>
<a id="pl.63.14"></a><var>63.14</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Awards to small businesses.</b> At least 75 percent of subcontracts awarded <br/>
<a id="pl.63.15"></a><var>63.15</var>to small targeted group businesses must be performed by the business to which the <br/>
<a id="pl.63.16"></a><var>63.16</var>subcontract is awarded or another small targeted group business. At least 75 percent <br/>
<a id="pl.63.17"></a><var>63.17</var>of subcontracts awarded to veteran-owned small businesses must be performed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.63.18"></a><var>63.18</var>business to which the subcontract is awarded or another veteran-owned small business.<br/>
<a id="pl.63.19"></a><var>63.19</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Awards, limitations.</b> Contracts awarded pursuant to this section are <br/>
<a id="pl.63.20"></a><var>63.20</var>subject to all limitations contained in rules adopted by the commissioner of administration.<br/>
<a id="pl.63.21"></a><var>63.21</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Recourse to other businesses.</b> If the commissioner is unable to award <br/>
<a id="pl.63.22"></a><var>63.22</var>a contract pursuant to the provisions of subdivisions 2 and 3, the award may be placed <br/>
<a id="pl.63.23"></a><var>63.23</var>pursuant to the normal solicitation and award provisions set forth in this chapter and <br/>
<a id="pl.63.24"></a><var>63.24</var>chapter 16C.<br/>
<a id="pl.63.25"></a><var>63.25</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Rules.</b> The rules adopted by the commissioner of administration to define <br/>
<a id="pl.63.26"></a><var>63.26</var>small businesses and to set time and other eligibility requirements for participation in <br/>
<a id="pl.63.27"></a><var>63.27</var>programs under sections 
         <statute_ref>16C.16</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>16C.19</statute_ref> apply to this section. The commissioner may <br/>
<a id="pl.63.28"></a><var>63.28</var>promulgate other rules necessary to carry out this section.  <br/>
<a id="pl.63.29"></a><var>63.29</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Noncompetitive bids.</b> The commissioner is encouraged to purchase <br/>
<a id="pl.63.30"></a><var>63.30</var>from small targeted group businesses and veteran-owned small businesses designated <br/>
<a id="pl.63.31"></a><var>63.31</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>16C.16</statute_ref> when making purchases that are not subject to competitive bidding <br/>
<a id="pl.63.32"></a><var>63.32</var>procedures.  <br/>
<a id="pl.63.33"></a><var>63.33</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Report by commissioner.</b> The commissioner of transportation shall report <br/>
<a id="pl.63.34"></a><var>63.34</var>to the commissioner of administration on compliance with this section. The information <br/>
<a id="pl.63.35"></a><var>63.35</var>must be reported at the time and in the manner requested by the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.64.1"></a><var>64.1</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2009, and applies to <br/>
<a id="pl.64.2"></a><var>64.2</var>procurement contract bid solicitations issued on and after that date.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.70.0"></a><a id="pl.64.3"></a><var>64.3</var>    Sec. 70. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 176.571, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.64.4"></a><var>64.4</var>    Subdivision 1.  <b>Preliminary investigation.</b> When the head of a department has filed <br/>
<a id="pl.64.5"></a><var>64.5</var>a report or the commissioner of administration has otherwise received information of <br/>
<a id="pl.64.6"></a><var>64.6</var>the occurrence of an injury to a state employee for which liability to pay compensation <br/>
<a id="pl.64.7"></a><var>64.7</var>may exist, the commissioner of administration shall make a preliminary investigation to <br/>
<a id="pl.64.8"></a><var>64.8</var>determine the question of probable liability. <br/>
<a id="pl.64.9"></a><var>64.9</var>In making this investigation, the commissioner of administration may require the <br/>
<a id="pl.64.10"></a><var>64.10</var>assistance of the head of any department or any employee of the state. The commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.64.11"></a><var>64.11</var>of employee relations management and budget may require that all facts be furnished <br/>
<a id="pl.64.12"></a><var>64.12</var>which appear in the records of any state department bearing on the issue. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.71.0"></a><a id="pl.64.13"></a><var>64.13</var>    Sec. 71. <b>[270C.145] TECHNOLOGY LEASE-PURCHASE APPROPRIATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.64.14"></a><var>64.14</var>$855,000 in fiscal year 2010; $853,000 in fiscal year 2011; and $2,519,000 in each <br/>
<a id="pl.64.15"></a><var>64.15</var>fiscal year 2012 through 2019 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.64.16"></a><var>64.16</var>to make payments under a lease-purchase agreement as defined in section 16A.81 for <br/>
<a id="pl.64.17"></a><var>64.17</var>completing the purchase and development of an integrated tax software package; provided <br/>
<a id="pl.64.18"></a><var>64.18</var>that the state is not obligated to continue the appropriation of funds or to make lease <br/>
<a id="pl.64.19"></a><var>64.19</var>payments in any future fiscal year. Any unexpended portions of this appropriation cancel <br/>
<a id="pl.64.20"></a><var>64.20</var>to the general fund at the close of each biennium. This section expires June 30, 2019.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.72.0"></a><a id="pl.64.21"></a><var>64.21</var>    Sec. 72. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 270C.63, subdivision 13, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.64.22"></a><var>64.22</var>    Subd. 13. <b>Lien search fees.</b> Upon request of any person, the filing officer shall issue <br/>
<a id="pl.64.23"></a><var>64.23</var>a certificate showing whether there is recorded in that filing office, on the date and hour <br/>
<a id="pl.64.24"></a><var>64.24</var>stated in the certificate, any notice of lien or certificate or notice affecting any lien filed <br/>
<a id="pl.64.25"></a><var>64.25</var>on or after ten years before the date of the search certificate, naming a particular person, <br/>
<a id="pl.64.26"></a><var>64.26</var>and giving the date and hour of filing of each notice or certificate naming the person. The <br/>
<a id="pl.64.27"></a><var>64.27</var>fee for a certificate shall be as provided by section 
         <statute_ref>336.9-525</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>357.18, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.64.28"></a><var>64.28</var>clause (3). Upon request, the filing officer shall furnish a copy of any notice of state lien, <br/>
<a id="pl.64.29"></a><var>64.29</var>or notice or certificate affecting a state lien, for a fee of 50 cents $1 per page, except that <br/>
<a id="pl.64.30"></a><var>64.30</var>after the effective date of article 2, section 11, of this act, that section shall govern the fee <br/>
<a id="pl.64.31"></a><var>64.31</var>charged by the secretary of state for a copy or electronically transmitted image.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.73.0"></a><a id="pl.64.32"></a><var>64.32</var>    Sec. 73. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 302A.821, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.65.1"></a><var>65.1</var><b>302A.821 MINNESOTA CORPORATE </b><b>REGISTRATION</b><b> RENEWAL</b><b>.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.65.2"></a><var>65.2</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Annual </b><b>registration</b><b> renewal</b><b>.</b> (a) The secretary of state must may <br/>
<a id="pl.65.3"></a><var>65.3</var>send annually to each corporation at the registered office of the corporation a postcard, <br/>
<a id="pl.65.4"></a><var>65.4</var>using the information provided by the corporation pursuant to section 5.002 or 5.34 or <br/>
<a id="pl.65.5"></a><var>65.5</var>the articles of incorporation, a notice announcing the need to file the annual registration <br/>
<a id="pl.65.6"></a><var>65.6</var>renewal and informing the corporation that the annual registration renewal may be filed <br/>
<a id="pl.65.7"></a><var>65.7</var>online and that paper filings may also be made, and informing the corporation that failing <br/>
<a id="pl.65.8"></a><var>65.8</var>to file the annual registration renewal will result in an administrative dissolution of the <br/>
<a id="pl.65.9"></a><var>65.9</var>corporation.<br/>
<a id="pl.65.10"></a><var>65.10</var>(b) Each calendar year beginning in the calendar year following the calendar year <br/>
<a id="pl.65.11"></a><var>65.11</var>in which a corporation incorporates, the corporation must file with the secretary of state <br/>
<a id="pl.65.12"></a><var>65.12</var>by December 31 of each calendar year a registration renewal containing the information <br/>
<a id="pl.65.13"></a><var>65.13</var>listed in subdivision 2.<br/>
<a id="pl.65.14"></a><var>65.14</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Information required; manner of filing.</b> The registration must include: <br/>
<a id="pl.65.15"></a><var>65.15</var>filing must be made pursuant to section 5.34.<br/>
<a id="pl.65.16"></a><var>65.16</var>(1) the name of the corporation;<br/>
<a id="pl.65.17"></a><var>65.17</var>(2) the address of its principal executive office, if different from the registered <br/>
<a id="pl.65.18"></a><var>65.18</var>office address;<br/>
<a id="pl.65.19"></a><var>65.19</var>(3) the address of its registered office and the name of the registered agent, if any;<br/>
<a id="pl.65.20"></a><var>65.20</var>(4) the state of incorporation; and<br/>
<a id="pl.65.21"></a><var>65.21</var>(5) the name and business address of the officer or other person exercising the <br/>
<a id="pl.65.22"></a><var>65.22</var>principal functions of the chief executive officer of the corporation.<br/>
<a id="pl.65.23"></a><var>65.23</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Information public.</b> The information required by subdivision 2 is public <br/>
<a id="pl.65.24"></a><var>65.24</var>data. Chapter 13 does not apply to this information.<br/>
<a id="pl.65.25"></a><var>65.25</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Penalty; reinstatement.</b> (a) A corporation that has failed to file a <br/>
<a id="pl.65.26"></a><var>65.26</var>registration pursuant to the requirements of subdivision 2 renewal complying with section <br/>
<a id="pl.65.27"></a><var>65.27</var>5.34 must be dissolved by the secretary of state as described in paragraph (b).<br/>
<a id="pl.65.28"></a><var>65.28</var>    (b) If the corporation has not filed the registration renewal during any calendar year, <br/>
<a id="pl.65.29"></a><var>65.29</var>the secretary of state must issue a certificate of administrative dissolution and the certificate <br/>
<a id="pl.65.30"></a><var>65.30</var>must be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. The secretary of state must make <br/>
<a id="pl.65.31"></a><var>65.31</var>available in an electronic format the names of the dissolved corporations. A corporation <br/>
<a id="pl.65.32"></a><var>65.32</var>dissolved in this manner is not entitled to the benefits of section 
         <statute_ref>302A.781</statute_ref>. The liability, if <br/>
<a id="pl.65.33"></a><var>65.33</var>any, of the shareholders of a corporation dissolved in this manner shall be determined and <br/>
<a id="pl.65.34"></a><var>65.34</var>limited in accordance with section 
         <statute_ref>302A.557</statute_ref>, except that the shareholders shall have no <br/>
<a id="pl.65.35"></a><var>65.35</var>liability to any director of the corporation under section 
         <statute_ref>302A.559, subdivision 2</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.66.1"></a><var>66.1</var>    (c) After administrative dissolution, filing a registration renewal complying with <br/>
<a id="pl.66.2"></a><var>66.2</var>section 5.34 and the $25 fee with the secretary of state:<br/>
<a id="pl.66.3"></a><var>66.3</var>    (1) returns the corporation to good standing as of the date of the dissolution;<br/>
<a id="pl.66.4"></a><var>66.4</var>    (2) validates contracts or other acts within the authority of the articles, and the <br/>
<a id="pl.66.5"></a><var>66.5</var>corporation is liable for those contracts or acts; and<br/>
<a id="pl.66.6"></a><var>66.6</var>    (3) restores to the corporation all assets and rights of the corporation to the extent <br/>
<a id="pl.66.7"></a><var>66.7</var>they were held by the corporation before the dissolution occurred, except to the extent that <br/>
<a id="pl.66.8"></a><var>66.8</var>assets or rights were affected by acts occurring after the dissolution or sold or otherwise <br/>
<a id="pl.66.9"></a><var>66.9</var>distributed after that time.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.74.0"></a><a id="pl.66.10"></a><var>66.10</var>    Sec. 74. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 303.14, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.66.11"></a><var>66.11</var><b>303.14 ANNUAL </b><b>REPORT</b><b> RENEWAL</b><b>.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.66.12"></a><var>66.12</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Filed with secretary of state; contents</b><b> Notice; filing</b><b>.</b> Each calendar <br/>
<a id="pl.66.13"></a><var>66.13</var>year beginning in the calendar year following the calendar year in which a corporation <br/>
<a id="pl.66.14"></a><var>66.14</var>receives a certificate of authority to do business in Minnesota, the secretary of state <br/>
<a id="pl.66.15"></a><var>66.15</var>must mail by first class mail an annual registration form to the registered office of each <br/>
<a id="pl.66.16"></a><var>66.16</var>corporation as shown on the records of the secretary of state. The form must include the <br/>
<a id="pl.66.17"></a><var>66.17</var>following may send to the corporation, using the information provided by the corporation <br/>
<a id="pl.66.18"></a><var>66.18</var>pursuant to section 5.002 or 5.34 or the application for certificate of authority, a notice: <br/>
<a id="pl.66.19"></a><var>66.19</var>announcing the need to file the annual renewal and informing the corporation that the <br/>
<a id="pl.66.20"></a><var>66.20</var>annual renewal may be filed online and that paper filings may also be made, and informing <br/>
<a id="pl.66.21"></a><var>66.21</var>the corporation that failing to file the annual renewal will result in an administrative <br/>
<a id="pl.66.22"></a><var>66.22</var>dissolution or revocation of certificate of authority to do business in Minnesota.<br/>
<a id="pl.66.23"></a><var>66.23</var>"NOTICE: Failure to file this form by December 31 of this year will result in the <br/>
<a id="pl.66.24"></a><var>66.24</var>revocation of the authority of this corporation to transact business in Minnesota without <br/>
<a id="pl.66.25"></a><var>66.25</var>further notice from the secretary of state, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 303.17." <br/>
<a id="pl.66.26"></a><var>66.26</var>The corporation will submit a $115 fee with the annual registration renewal and will <br/>
<a id="pl.66.27"></a><var>66.27</var>set forth on the form: the items required by section 5.34.<br/>
<a id="pl.66.28"></a><var>66.28</var>(1) the name of the corporation, and, if the corporation has designated an alternate <br/>
<a id="pl.66.29"></a><var>66.29</var>name pursuant to section 
<statute_ref>303.05, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, that alternate name;  <br/>
<a id="pl.66.30"></a><var>66.30</var>(2) the name of the registered agent of the corporation in Minnesota;<br/>
<a id="pl.66.31"></a><var>66.31</var>(3) the address of its registered office;<br/>
<a id="pl.66.32"></a><var>66.32</var>(4) the state of incorporation; and<br/>
<a id="pl.66.33"></a><var>66.33</var>(5) the name and business address of the officer or other person exercising the <br/>
<a id="pl.66.34"></a><var>66.34</var>principal functions of the chief executive officer of the corporation.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.75.0"></a><a id="pl.67.1"></a><var>67.1</var>    Sec. 75. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 303.16, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.67.2"></a><var>67.2</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Approval; filing.</b> The application for withdrawal shall be delivered to <br/>
<a id="pl.67.3"></a><var>67.3</var>the secretary of state. Upon receiving and examining the same, and upon finding that it <br/>
<a id="pl.67.4"></a><var>67.4</var>conforms to the provisions of this chapter, the secretary of state shall, when all license <br/>
<a id="pl.67.5"></a><var>67.5</var>fees, filing fees, and other charges other than the fee required by section 303.14 have been <br/>
<a id="pl.67.6"></a><var>67.6</var>paid as required by law, file the same and shall issue and record a certificate of withdrawal. <br/>
<a id="pl.67.7"></a><var>67.7</var>Upon the issuance of the certificate, the authority of the corporation to transact business <br/>
<a id="pl.67.8"></a><var>67.8</var>in this state shall cease.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.76.0"></a><a id="pl.67.9"></a><var>67.9</var>    Sec. 76. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 308A.995, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.67.10"></a><var>67.10</var><b>308A.995 </b><b>PERIODIC REGISTRATION</b><b> ANNUAL RENEWAL</b><b>.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.67.11"></a><var>67.11</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Periodic registration in certain years</b><b> Annual renewal</b><b>.</b> Each <br/>
<a id="pl.67.12"></a><var>67.12</var>cooperative governed by this chapter must file a periodic registration an annual renewal <br/>
<a id="pl.67.13"></a><var>67.13</var>with the secretary of state in each odd-numbered calendar year following the calendar year <br/>
<a id="pl.67.14"></a><var>67.14</var>in which the cooperative was incorporated. In these years, The secretary of state must may <br/>
<a id="pl.67.15"></a><var>67.15</var>mail by first class mail a registration form to the registered office of each cooperative as <br/>
<a id="pl.67.16"></a><var>67.16</var>shown on the records of the secretary of state, or if no such address is in the records, to the <br/>
<a id="pl.67.17"></a><var>67.17</var>location of the principal place of business shown on the records of the secretary of state. <br/>
<a id="pl.67.18"></a><var>67.18</var>The form must include the following notice: send annually to the cooperative, using the <br/>
<a id="pl.67.19"></a><var>67.19</var>information provided by the cooperative pursuant to section 5.002 or 5.34 or the articles of <br/>
<a id="pl.67.20"></a><var>67.20</var>incorporation, a notice announcing the need to file the annual renewal and informing the <br/>
<a id="pl.67.21"></a><var>67.21</var>cooperative that the annual renewal may be filed online and that paper filings may also be <br/>
<a id="pl.67.22"></a><var>67.22</var>made, and informing the cooperative that failing to file the annual renewal will result in an <br/>
<a id="pl.67.23"></a><var>67.23</var>administrative dissolution of the cooperative.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.24"></a><var>67.24</var>"NOTICE: Failure to file this form by December 31 of this year will result in the <br/>
<a id="pl.67.25"></a><var>67.25</var>dissolution of this cooperative without further notice from the secretary of state, pursuant <br/>
<a id="pl.67.26"></a><var>67.26</var>to Minnesota Statutes, section 
<statute_ref>308A.995, subdivision 4</statute_ref>, paragraph (b)."  <br/>
<a id="pl.67.27"></a><var>67.27</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Minnesota cooperative </b><b>registration</b><b> renewal</b><b> form.</b> In each calendar year <br/>
<a id="pl.67.28"></a><var>67.28</var>in which a registration renewal is to be filed, a cooperative must file with the secretary of <br/>
<a id="pl.67.29"></a><var>67.29</var>state a registration an annual renewal by December 31 of that calendar year containing: <br/>
<a id="pl.67.30"></a><var>67.30</var>the items required by section 5.34.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.31"></a><var>67.31</var>(1) the name of the cooperative;<br/>
<a id="pl.67.32"></a><var>67.32</var>(2) the address of its registered office;<br/>
<a id="pl.67.33"></a><var>67.33</var>(3) the address of its principal place of business, if different from the registered <br/>
<a id="pl.67.34"></a><var>67.34</var>office address; and<br/>
<a id="pl.68.1"></a><var>68.1</var>(4) the name and business address of the officer or other person exercising the <br/>
<a id="pl.68.2"></a><var>68.2</var>principal functions of the chief executive officer of the cooperative.<br/>
<a id="pl.68.3"></a><var>68.3</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Information public.</b> The information required by subdivision 1 is public <br/>
<a id="pl.68.4"></a><var>68.4</var>data.<br/>
<a id="pl.68.5"></a><var>68.5</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Penalty; dissolution.</b> (a) A cooperative that has failed to file a registration <br/>
<a id="pl.68.6"></a><var>68.6</var>renewal pursuant to the requirements of this section by December 31 of the calendar year <br/>
<a id="pl.68.7"></a><var>68.7</var>for which the registration renewal was required must be dissolved by the secretary of <br/>
<a id="pl.68.8"></a><var>68.8</var>state as described in paragraph (b).<br/>
<a id="pl.68.9"></a><var>68.9</var>    (b) If the cooperative has not filed the registration renewal by December 31 of that <br/>
<a id="pl.68.10"></a><var>68.10</var>calendar year, the secretary of state must issue a certificate of involuntary dissolution, and <br/>
<a id="pl.68.11"></a><var>68.11</var>the certificate must be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. The secretary of state <br/>
<a id="pl.68.12"></a><var>68.12</var>must make available in an electronic format the names of the dissolved cooperatives. A <br/>
<a id="pl.68.13"></a><var>68.13</var>cooperative dissolved in this manner is not entitled to the benefits of section 
         <statute_ref>308A.981</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.68.14"></a><var>68.14</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Reinstatement.</b> A cooperative may retroactively reinstate its existence <br/>
<a id="pl.68.15"></a><var>68.15</var>by filing a single annual registration renewal and paying a $25 fee. Filing the annual <br/>
<a id="pl.68.16"></a><var>68.16</var>registration  renewal with the secretary of state:<br/>
<a id="pl.68.17"></a><var>68.17</var>(1) returns the cooperative to active status as of the date of the dissolution;<br/>
<a id="pl.68.18"></a><var>68.18</var>(2) validates contracts or other acts within the authority of the articles, and the <br/>
<a id="pl.68.19"></a><var>68.19</var>cooperative is liable for those contracts or acts; and<br/>
<a id="pl.68.20"></a><var>68.20</var>(3) restores to the cooperative all assets and rights of the cooperative and its <br/>
<a id="pl.68.21"></a><var>68.21</var>shareholders or members to the extent they were held by the cooperative and its <br/>
<a id="pl.68.22"></a><var>68.22</var>shareholders or members before the dissolution occurred, except to the extent that <br/>
<a id="pl.68.23"></a><var>68.23</var>assets or rights were affected by acts occurring after the dissolution or sold or otherwise <br/>
<a id="pl.68.24"></a><var>68.24</var>distributed after that time.<br/>
<a id="pl.68.25"></a><var>68.25</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective 30 days after the secretary of state <br/>
<a id="pl.68.26"></a><var>68.26</var>certifies that the information systems of the Office of the Secretary of State have been <br/>
<a id="pl.68.27"></a><var>68.27</var>modified to implement this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.77.0"></a><a id="pl.68.28"></a><var>68.28</var>    Sec. 77. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 308B.121, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.68.29"></a><var>68.29</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Periodic registration in certain years</b><b> Annual renewal</b><b>.</b> Each <br/>
<a id="pl.68.30"></a><var>68.30</var>cooperative governed by this chapter and each foreign cooperative registered under <br/>
<a id="pl.68.31"></a><var>68.31</var>section 
<statute_ref>308B.151</statute_ref> must file a periodic registration an annual renewal with the secretary <br/>
<a id="pl.68.32"></a><var>68.32</var>of state with the initial articles and any amendment of the articles in each odd-numbered <br/>
<a id="pl.68.33"></a><var>68.33</var>calendar year after the calendar year in which the cooperative incorporated. In these years, <br/>
<a id="pl.68.34"></a><var>68.34</var>The secretary of state must mail by first class mail a registration form to the registered <br/>
<a id="pl.69.1"></a><var>69.1</var>office of each cooperative and registered foreign cooperative as shown in the records of <br/>
<a id="pl.69.2"></a><var>69.2</var>the secretary of state, or if no such address is in the records, to the location of the principal <br/>
<a id="pl.69.3"></a><var>69.3</var>place of business shown in the records of the secretary of state. For a cooperative, the <br/>
<a id="pl.69.4"></a><var>69.4</var>form must include the following notice: may send annually to each cooperative, using the <br/>
<a id="pl.69.5"></a><var>69.5</var>information provided by the cooperative pursuant to section 5.002 or 5.34 or the articles of <br/>
<a id="pl.69.6"></a><var>69.6</var>organization, a notice announcing the need to file the annual renewal and informing the <br/>
<a id="pl.69.7"></a><var>69.7</var>cooperative that the annual renewal may be filed online and that paper filings may also <br/>
<a id="pl.69.8"></a><var>69.8</var>be made, and informing the cooperative that failing to file the annual renewal will result <br/>
<a id="pl.69.9"></a><var>69.9</var>in an administrative dissolution.<br/>
<a id="pl.69.10"></a><var>69.10</var>"NOTICE: Failure to file this form by December 31 of this year will result in the <br/>
<a id="pl.69.11"></a><var>69.11</var>dissolution of this cooperative without further notice from the secretary of state, under <br/>
<a id="pl.69.12"></a><var>69.12</var>Minnesota Statutes, section 
<statute_ref>308B.121, subdivision 4</statute_ref>, paragraph (b)."  <br/>
<a id="pl.69.13"></a><var>69.13</var>For a foreign cooperative, the form must contain the following notice:<br/>
<a id="pl.69.14"></a><var>69.14</var>"NOTICE: Failure to file this form by December 31 of this year will result in the <br/>
<a id="pl.69.15"></a><var>69.15</var>loss of good standing and the authority to do business in Minnesota."<br/>
<a id="pl.69.16"></a><var>69.16</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective 30 days after the secretary of state <br/>
<a id="pl.69.17"></a><var>69.17</var>certifies that the information systems of the Office of the Secretary of State have been <br/>
<a id="pl.69.18"></a><var>69.18</var>modified to implement this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.78.0"></a><a id="pl.69.19"></a><var>69.19</var>    Sec. 78. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 308B.121, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.69.20"></a><var>69.20</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Registration</b><b> </b><b>Renewal </b><b>form.</b> In each calendar year in which a registration <br/>
<a id="pl.69.21"></a><var>69.21</var>renewal is to be filed, a cooperative must file with the secretary of state a registration by <br/>
<a id="pl.69.22"></a><var>69.22</var>December 31 of that calendar year a renewal containing: the items required by section <br/>
<a id="pl.69.23"></a><var>69.23</var>5.34.<br/>
<a id="pl.69.24"></a><var>69.24</var>(1) the name of the cooperative;<br/>
<a id="pl.69.25"></a><var>69.25</var>(2) the address of its registered office;<br/>
<a id="pl.69.26"></a><var>69.26</var>(3) the address of its principal place of business, if different from the registered <br/>
<a id="pl.69.27"></a><var>69.27</var>office address; and<br/>
<a id="pl.69.28"></a><var>69.28</var>(4) the name and business address of the officer or other person exercising the <br/>
<a id="pl.69.29"></a><var>69.29</var>principal functions of the chief executive officer of the cooperative.<br/>
<a id="pl.69.30"></a><var>69.30</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective 30 days after the secretary of state <br/>
<a id="pl.69.31"></a><var>69.31</var>certifies that the information systems of the Office of the Secretary of State have been <br/>
<a id="pl.69.32"></a><var>69.32</var>modified to implement this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.79.0"></a><a id="pl.69.33"></a><var>69.33</var>    Sec. 79. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 317A.823, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.69.34"></a><var>69.34</var><b>317A.823 ANNUAL CORPORATE </b><b>REGISTRATION</b><b> RENEWAL</b><b>.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.70.1"></a><var>70.1</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Annual </b><b>registration</b><b> renewal</b><b>.</b> (a) The secretary of state must may <br/>
<a id="pl.70.2"></a><var>70.2</var>send annually to each corporation at the registered office of the corporation, using the <br/>
<a id="pl.70.3"></a><var>70.3</var>information provided by the corporation pursuant to section 5.002 or 5.34 or the articles of <br/>
<a id="pl.70.4"></a><var>70.4</var>incorporation, a postcard notice announcing the need to file the annual registration renewal <br/>
<a id="pl.70.5"></a><var>70.5</var>and informing the corporation that the annual registration renewal may be filed online and <br/>
<a id="pl.70.6"></a><var>70.6</var>that paper filings may also be made, and informing the corporation that failing to file the <br/>
<a id="pl.70.7"></a><var>70.7</var>annual registration renewal will result in an administrative dissolution of the corporation.<br/>
<a id="pl.70.8"></a><var>70.8</var>    (b) Each calendar year beginning in the calendar year following the calendar year <br/>
<a id="pl.70.9"></a><var>70.9</var>in which a corporation incorporates, a corporation must file with the secretary of state <br/>
<a id="pl.70.10"></a><var>70.10</var>by December 31 of each calendar year a registration containing the information listed <br/>
<a id="pl.70.11"></a><var>70.11</var>in paragraph (c) required by section 5.34.<br/>
<a id="pl.70.12"></a><var>70.12</var>    (c) The registration must include:<br/>
<a id="pl.70.13"></a><var>70.13</var>    (1) the name of the corporation;<br/>
<a id="pl.70.14"></a><var>70.14</var>    (2) the address of its registered office;<br/>
<a id="pl.70.15"></a><var>70.15</var>    (3) the name of its registered agent, if any; and<br/>
<a id="pl.70.16"></a><var>70.16</var>    (4) the name and business address of the officer or other person exercising the <br/>
<a id="pl.70.17"></a><var>70.17</var>principal functions of president of the corporation.<br/>
<a id="pl.70.18"></a><var>70.18</var>    Subd. 2.  <b>Penalty.</b> (a) A corporation that has failed to file a registration renewal <br/>
<a id="pl.70.19"></a><var>70.19</var>pursuant to the requirements of subdivision 1 must be dissolved by the secretary of state <br/>
<a id="pl.70.20"></a><var>70.20</var>as described in paragraph (b). <br/>
<a id="pl.70.21"></a><var>70.21</var>(b) If the corporation has not filed the delinquent registration renewal, the secretary <br/>
<a id="pl.70.22"></a><var>70.22</var>of state must issue a certificate of involuntary dissolution, and the certificate must be filed <br/>
<a id="pl.70.23"></a><var>70.23</var>in the Office of the Secretary of State. The secretary of state must also make available in <br/>
<a id="pl.70.24"></a><var>70.24</var>an electronic format the names of the dissolved corporations. A corporation dissolved in <br/>
<a id="pl.70.25"></a><var>70.25</var>this manner is not entitled to the benefits of section 
         <statute_ref>317A.781</statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.80.0"></a><a id="pl.70.26"></a><var>70.26</var>    Sec. 80. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 321.0206, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.70.27"></a><var>70.27</var><b>321.0206 DELIVERY TO AND FILING OF RECORDS BY SECRETARY OF </b><br/>
<a id="pl.70.28"></a><var>70.28</var><b>STATE; EFFECTIVE TIME AND DATE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.70.29"></a><var>70.29</var>    (a) A record authorized or required to be delivered to the secretary of state for filing <br/>
<a id="pl.70.30"></a><var>70.30</var>under this chapter must be captioned to describe the record's purpose, be in a medium <br/>
<a id="pl.70.31"></a><var>70.31</var>permitted by the secretary of state, and be delivered to the secretary of state. Unless the <br/>
<a id="pl.70.32"></a><var>70.32</var>secretary of state determines that a record does not comply with the filing requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.70.33"></a><var>70.33</var>of this chapter, and if the appropriate filing fees have been paid, the secretary of state <br/>
<a id="pl.70.34"></a><var>70.34</var>shall file the record and:<br/>
<a id="pl.70.35"></a><var>70.35</var>    (1) for a statement of dissociation, send:<br/>
<a id="pl.71.1"></a><var>71.1</var>    (A) a copy of the filed statement to the person which the statement indicates has <br/>
<a id="pl.71.2"></a><var>71.2</var>dissociated as a general partner; and<br/>
<a id="pl.71.3"></a><var>71.3</var>    (B) a copy of the filed statement to the limited partnership;<br/>
<a id="pl.71.4"></a><var>71.4</var>    (2) for a statement of withdrawal, send:<br/>
<a id="pl.71.5"></a><var>71.5</var>    (A) a copy of the filed statement to the person on whose behalf the record was <br/>
<a id="pl.71.6"></a><var>71.6</var>filed; and<br/>
<a id="pl.71.7"></a><var>71.7</var>    (B) if the statement refers to an existing limited partnership, a copy of the filed <br/>
<a id="pl.71.8"></a><var>71.8</var>statement to the limited partnership; and<br/>
<a id="pl.71.9"></a><var>71.9</var>    (3) for all other records, send a copy of the filed record to the person on whose <br/>
<a id="pl.71.10"></a><var>71.10</var>behalf the record was filed.<br/>
<a id="pl.71.11"></a><var>71.11</var>    (b) Upon request and payment of a fee, the secretary of state shall send to the <br/>
<a id="pl.71.12"></a><var>71.12</var>requester a certified copy of the requested record.<br/>
<a id="pl.71.13"></a><var>71.13</var>    (c) Except as otherwise provided in sections 
         <statute_ref>321.0116</statute_ref> and 
         <statute_ref>321.0207</statute_ref>, a record <br/>
<a id="pl.71.14"></a><var>71.14</var>delivered to the secretary of state for filing under this chapter may specify an effective <br/>
<a id="pl.71.15"></a><var>71.15</var>time and a delayed effective date. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a record <br/>
<a id="pl.71.16"></a><var>71.16</var>filed by the secretary of state is effective: <br/>
<a id="pl.71.17"></a><var>71.17</var>    (1) if the record does not specify an effective time and does not specify a delayed <br/>
<a id="pl.71.18"></a><var>71.18</var>effective date, on the date and at the time the record is filed as evidenced by the secretary <br/>
<a id="pl.71.19"></a><var>71.19</var>of state's endorsement of the date and time on the record;<br/>
<a id="pl.71.20"></a><var>71.20</var>    (2) if the record specifies an effective time but not a delayed effective date, on the <br/>
<a id="pl.71.21"></a><var>71.21</var>date the record is filed at the time specified in the record;<br/>
<a id="pl.71.22"></a><var>71.22</var>    (3) if the record specifies a delayed effective date but not an effective time, at 12:01 <br/>
<a id="pl.71.23"></a><var>71.23</var>a.m. on the earlier of:<br/>
<a id="pl.71.24"></a><var>71.24</var>    (A) the specified date; or<br/>
<a id="pl.71.25"></a><var>71.25</var>    (B) the 30th day after the record is filed; or<br/>
<a id="pl.71.26"></a><var>71.26</var>    (4) if the record specifies an effective time and a delayed effective date, at the <br/>
<a id="pl.71.27"></a><var>71.27</var>specified time on the earlier of:<br/>
<a id="pl.71.28"></a><var>71.28</var>    (A) the specified date; or<br/>
<a id="pl.71.29"></a><var>71.29</var>    (B) the 30th day after the record is filed.<br/>
<a id="pl.71.30"></a><var>71.30</var>    (d) The appropriate fees for filings under this chapter are:<br/>
<a id="pl.71.31"></a><var>71.31</var>    (1) for filing a certificate of limited partnership, $100;<br/>
<a id="pl.71.32"></a><var>71.32</var>    (2) for filing an amended certificate of limited partnership, $50;<br/>
<a id="pl.71.33"></a><var>71.33</var>(3) for filing a name reservation for a limited partnership name, $35;<br/>
<a id="pl.71.34"></a><var>71.34</var>    (3) (4) for filing any other record, other than the annual report renewal required by <br/>
<a id="pl.71.35"></a><var>71.35</var>section 
         <statute_ref>321.0210</statute_ref>, for which no fee must be charged, required or permitted to be delivered <br/>
<a id="pl.71.36"></a><var>71.36</var>for filing, $35 $50;<br/>
<a id="pl.72.1"></a><var>72.1</var>    (4) (5) for filing a certificate requesting authority to transact business in Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.72.2"></a><var>72.2</var>as a foreign limited partnership, $85 $100;<br/>
<a id="pl.72.3"></a><var>72.3</var>    (5) (6) for filing an application of reinstatement, $25; <br/>
<a id="pl.72.4"></a><var>72.4</var>    (6) (7) for filing a name reservation for a foreign limited partnership name, $35; and<br/>
<a id="pl.72.5"></a><var>72.5</var>    (7) (8) for filing any other record, other than the annual report renewal required by <br/>
<a id="pl.72.6"></a><var>72.6</var>section 
         <statute_ref>321.0210</statute_ref>, for which no fee must be charged, required or permitted to be delivered <br/>
<a id="pl.72.7"></a><var>72.7</var>for filing on a foreign limited partnership authorized to transact business in Minnesota, <br/>
<a id="pl.72.8"></a><var>72.8</var>$50.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.81.0"></a><a id="pl.72.9"></a><var>72.9</var>    Sec. 81. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 321.0210, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.72.10"></a><var>72.10</var><b>321.0210 ANNUAL </b><b>REPORT</b><b> </b><b>RENEWAL </b><b>FOR SECRETARY OF STATE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.72.11"></a><var>72.11</var>    (a) Subject to subsection (b):<br/>
<a id="pl.72.12"></a><var>72.12</var>    (1) in each calendar year following the calendar year in which a limited partnership <br/>
<a id="pl.72.13"></a><var>72.13</var>becomes subject to this chapter, the limited partnership must deliver to the secretary of <br/>
<a id="pl.72.14"></a><var>72.14</var>state for filing an annual registration renewal containing the information required by <br/>
<a id="pl.72.15"></a><var>72.15</var>subsection (c); and<br/>
<a id="pl.72.16"></a><var>72.16</var>    (2) in each calendar year following the calendar year in which there is first on file <br/>
<a id="pl.72.17"></a><var>72.17</var>with the secretary of state a certificate of authority under section 
         <statute_ref>321.0904</statute_ref> pertaining to a <br/>
<a id="pl.72.18"></a><var>72.18</var>foreign limited partnership, the foreign limited partnership must deliver to the secretary <br/>
<a id="pl.72.19"></a><var>72.19</var>of state for filing an annual registration renewal containing the information required by <br/>
<a id="pl.72.20"></a><var>72.20</var>subsection (c).<br/>
<a id="pl.72.21"></a><var>72.21</var>    (b) A limited partnership's obligation under subsection (a) ends if the limited <br/>
<a id="pl.72.22"></a><var>72.22</var>partnership delivers to the secretary of state for filing a statement of termination under <br/>
<a id="pl.72.23"></a><var>72.23</var>section 
         <statute_ref>321.0203</statute_ref> and the statement becomes effective under section 
         <statute_ref>321.0206</statute_ref>. A foreign <br/>
<a id="pl.72.24"></a><var>72.24</var>limited partnership's obligation under subsection (a) ends if the secretary of state issues <br/>
<a id="pl.72.25"></a><var>72.25</var>and files a certificate of revocation under section 
         <statute_ref>321.0906</statute_ref> or if the foreign limited <br/>
<a id="pl.72.26"></a><var>72.26</var>partnership delivers to the secretary of state for filing a notice of cancellation under <br/>
<a id="pl.72.27"></a><var>72.27</var>section 
         <statute_ref>321.0907</statute_ref>(a) and that notice takes effect under section 
         <statute_ref>321.0206</statute_ref>. If a foreign <br/>
<a id="pl.72.28"></a><var>72.28</var>limited partnership's obligations under subsection (a) end and later the secretary of state <br/>
<a id="pl.72.29"></a><var>72.29</var>files, pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>321.0904</statute_ref>, a new certificate of authority pertaining to that foreign <br/>
<a id="pl.72.30"></a><var>72.30</var>limited partnership, subsection (a)(2), again applies to the foreign limited partnership and, <br/>
<a id="pl.72.31"></a><var>72.31</var>for the purposes of subsection (a)(2), the calendar year of the new filing is treated as the <br/>
<a id="pl.72.32"></a><var>72.32</var>calendar year in which a certificate of authority is first on file with the secretary of state.<br/>
<a id="pl.72.33"></a><var>72.33</var>    (c) The annual registration renewal must contain: the items required by section 5.34.<br/>
<a id="pl.72.34"></a><var>72.34</var>    (1) the name of the limited partnership or foreign limited partnership;<br/>
<a id="pl.73.1"></a><var>73.1</var>    (2) the address of its designated office and the name and street and mailing address <br/>
<a id="pl.73.2"></a><var>73.2</var>of its agent for service of process in Minnesota and, if the agent is not an individual, the <br/>
<a id="pl.73.3"></a><var>73.3</var>name, street and mailing address, and telephone number of an individual who may be <br/>
<a id="pl.73.4"></a><var>73.4</var>contacted for purposes other than service of process with respect to the limited partnership;<br/>
<a id="pl.73.5"></a><var>73.5</var>    (3) in the case of a limited partnership, the street and mailing address of its principal <br/>
<a id="pl.73.6"></a><var>73.6</var>office; and<br/>
<a id="pl.73.7"></a><var>73.7</var>    (4) in the case of a foreign limited partnership, the name of the state or other <br/>
<a id="pl.73.8"></a><var>73.8</var>jurisdiction under whose law the foreign limited partnership is formed and any alternate <br/>
<a id="pl.73.9"></a><var>73.9</var>name adopted under section 
<statute_ref>321.0905</statute_ref>(a).<br/>
<a id="pl.73.10"></a><var>73.10</var>    (d) The secretary of state shall:<br/>
<a id="pl.73.11"></a><var>73.11</var>    (1) administratively dissolve under section 
         <statute_ref>321.0809</statute_ref> a limited partnership that has <br/>
<a id="pl.73.12"></a><var>73.12</var>failed to file a registration renewal pursuant to subsection (a); and<br/>
<a id="pl.73.13"></a><var>73.13</var>    (2) revoke under section 
         <statute_ref>321.0906</statute_ref> the certificate of authority of a foreign limited <br/>
<a id="pl.73.14"></a><var>73.14</var>partnership that has failed to file a registration renewal pursuant to subsection (a).<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.82.0"></a><a id="pl.73.15"></a><var>73.15</var>    Sec. 82. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 321.0810, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.73.16"></a><var>73.16</var><b>321.0810 REINSTATEMENT FOLLOWING ADMINISTRATIVE </b><br/>
<a id="pl.73.17"></a><var>73.17</var><b>DISSOLUTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.73.18"></a><var>73.18</var>(a) A limited partnership that has been administratively dissolved or a foreign <br/>
<a id="pl.73.19"></a><var>73.19</var>limited partnership that has had its certificate of authority revoked may apply to the <br/>
<a id="pl.73.20"></a><var>73.20</var>secretary of state for reinstatement reinstate after the effective date of dissolution. The <br/>
<a id="pl.73.21"></a><var>73.21</var>application To reinstate, the annual renewal required by section 5.34 must be delivered to <br/>
<a id="pl.73.22"></a><var>73.22</var>the secretary of state for filing and state: with the reinstatement fee of $25.<br/>
<a id="pl.73.23"></a><var>73.23</var>(1) the name of the limited partnership and the effective date of its administrative <br/>
<a id="pl.73.24"></a><var>73.24</var>dissolution;<br/>
<a id="pl.73.25"></a><var>73.25</var>(2) that the grounds for dissolution either did not exist or have been eliminated; and<br/>
<a id="pl.73.26"></a><var>73.26</var>(3) that the limited partnership's name satisfies the requirements of section 
<statute_ref>321.0108</statute_ref>.  <br/>
<a id="pl.73.27"></a><var>73.27</var>The application must also include any documents that were required to be delivered <br/>
<a id="pl.73.28"></a><var>73.28</var>for filing to the secretary of state but which were not so delivered.<br/>
<a id="pl.73.29"></a><var>73.29</var>(b) If the secretary of state determines that an application an annual renewal contains <br/>
<a id="pl.73.30"></a><var>73.30</var>the information required by subsection (a) and that the information is correct and the <br/>
<a id="pl.73.31"></a><var>73.31</var>application includes is accompanied by the appropriate fee, the secretary of state shall file <br/>
<a id="pl.73.32"></a><var>73.32</var>the reinstatement application and serve the limited partnership with a copy renewal and <br/>
<a id="pl.73.33"></a><var>73.33</var>reinstate the limited partnership or foreign limited partnership.<br/>
<a id="pl.73.34"></a><var>73.34</var>(c) When reinstatement becomes effective, it relates back to and takes effect as of the <br/>
<a id="pl.73.35"></a><var>73.35</var>effective date of the administrative dissolution or revocation and the limited partnership <br/>
<a id="pl.74.1"></a><var>74.1</var>may resume its activities as if the administrative dissolution or revocation had never <br/>
<a id="pl.74.2"></a><var>74.2</var>occurred, except that for the purposes of section 321.0103(c) and (d) the reinstatement <br/>
<a id="pl.74.3"></a><var>74.3</var>is effective only as of the date the reinstatement is filed.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.83.0"></a><a id="pl.74.4"></a><var>74.4</var>    Sec. 83. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 322B.960, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.74.5"></a><var>74.5</var><b>322B.960 ANNUAL </b><b>REGISTRATION</b><b> RENEWAL</b><b>.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.74.6"></a><var>74.6</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Annual </b><b>registration</b><b> </b><b>renewal </b><b>form.</b> (a) The secretary of state <br/>
<a id="pl.74.7"></a><var>74.7</var>must may  send annually to each limited liability company at the registered office of the <br/>
<a id="pl.74.8"></a><var>74.8</var>corporation a postcard, using the information provided by the limited liability company <br/>
<a id="pl.74.9"></a><var>74.9</var>pursuant to section 5.002 or 5.34 or the articles of organization, a notice announcing the <br/>
<a id="pl.74.10"></a><var>74.10</var>need to file the annual registration renewal and informing the limited liability company <br/>
<a id="pl.74.11"></a><var>74.11</var>that the annual registration renewal may be filed online and that paper filings may also be <br/>
<a id="pl.74.12"></a><var>74.12</var>made, and informing the limited liability company that failing to file the annual registration <br/>
<a id="pl.74.13"></a><var>74.13</var>renewal will result in an administrative termination of the limited liability company or the <br/>
<a id="pl.74.14"></a><var>74.14</var>revocation of the authority of the limited liability company to do business in Minnesota.<br/>
<a id="pl.74.15"></a><var>74.15</var>(b) Each calendar year beginning in the calendar year following the calendar year in <br/>
<a id="pl.74.16"></a><var>74.16</var>which a limited liability company files articles of organization, a limited liability company <br/>
<a id="pl.74.17"></a><var>74.17</var>must file with the secretary of state by December 31 of each calendar year a registration <br/>
<a id="pl.74.18"></a><var>74.18</var>renewal containing the information listed in subdivision 2 items required by section 5.34.<br/>
<a id="pl.74.19"></a><var>74.19</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Information required; fees.</b> The registration must include:<br/>
<a id="pl.74.20"></a><var>74.20</var>(1) the name of the limited liability company or the name under which a foreign <br/>
<a id="pl.74.21"></a><var>74.21</var>limited liability company has registered in this state;<br/>
<a id="pl.74.22"></a><var>74.22</var>(2) the address of its principal executive office, if different from the registered <br/>
<a id="pl.74.23"></a><var>74.23</var>address;<br/>
<a id="pl.74.24"></a><var>74.24</var>(3) the address of its registered office;<br/>
<a id="pl.74.25"></a><var>74.25</var>(4) the name of its registered agent, if any;<br/>
<a id="pl.74.26"></a><var>74.26</var>(5) the state or jurisdiction of organization; and<br/>
<a id="pl.74.27"></a><var>74.27</var>(6) the name and business address of the manager or other person exercising the <br/>
<a id="pl.74.28"></a><var>74.28</var>principal functions of the chief manager of the limited liability company.<br/>
<a id="pl.74.29"></a><var>74.29</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Penalty.</b> (a) A domestic limited liability company that has not filed <br/>
<a id="pl.74.30"></a><var>74.30</var>a registration renewal pursuant to the requirements of subdivision 2, this section is <br/>
<a id="pl.74.31"></a><var>74.31</var>administratively terminated. The secretary of state shall issue a certificate of administrative <br/>
<a id="pl.74.32"></a><var>74.32</var>termination which must be filed in the office of the secretary of state. The secretary of <br/>
<a id="pl.74.33"></a><var>74.33</var>state must also make available in an electronic format the names of the terminated limited <br/>
<a id="pl.74.34"></a><var>74.34</var>liability companies.<br/>
<a id="pl.75.1"></a><var>75.1</var>(b) A non-Minnesota limited liability company that has not filed a registration <br/>
<a id="pl.75.2"></a><var>75.2</var>renewal pursuant to the requirements of subdivision 2, this section shall have its authority <br/>
<a id="pl.75.3"></a><var>75.3</var>to do business in Minnesota revoked. The secretary of state must issue a certificate of <br/>
<a id="pl.75.4"></a><var>75.4</var>revocation which must be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. The secretary <br/>
<a id="pl.75.5"></a><var>75.5</var>of state must also make available in an electronic format the names of the revoked <br/>
<a id="pl.75.6"></a><var>75.6</var>non-Minnesota limited liability companies.<br/>
<a id="pl.75.7"></a><var>75.7</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Reinstatement.</b> If a limited liability company is administratively <br/>
<a id="pl.75.8"></a><var>75.8</var>terminated or has its authority to do business in Minnesota revoked, it may retroactively <br/>
<a id="pl.75.9"></a><var>75.9</var>reinstate its existence or authority to do business by filing a single annual registration <br/>
<a id="pl.75.10"></a><var>75.10</var>renewal and paying a $25 fee.<br/>
<a id="pl.75.11"></a><var>75.11</var>(a) For a domestic limited liability company, filing the annual registration renewal <br/>
<a id="pl.75.12"></a><var>75.12</var>with the secretary of state:<br/>
<a id="pl.75.13"></a><var>75.13</var>(1) returns the limited liability company to active status as of the date of the <br/>
<a id="pl.75.14"></a><var>75.14</var>administrative termination;<br/>
<a id="pl.75.15"></a><var>75.15</var>(2) validates contracts or other acts within the authority of the articles, and the <br/>
<a id="pl.75.16"></a><var>75.16</var>limited liability company is liable for those contracts or acts; and<br/>
<a id="pl.75.17"></a><var>75.17</var>(3) restores to the limited liability company all assets and rights of the limited <br/>
<a id="pl.75.18"></a><var>75.18</var>liability company and its members to the extent they were held by the limited liability <br/>
<a id="pl.75.19"></a><var>75.19</var>company and its members before the administrative termination occurred, except to the <br/>
<a id="pl.75.20"></a><var>75.20</var>extent that assets or rights were affected by acts occurring after the termination, sold, or <br/>
<a id="pl.75.21"></a><var>75.21</var>otherwise distributed after that time.<br/>
<a id="pl.75.22"></a><var>75.22</var>(b) For a non-Minnesota limited liability company, filing the annual registration <br/>
<a id="pl.75.23"></a><var>75.23</var>renewal restores the limited liability company's ability to do business in Minnesota and <br/>
<a id="pl.75.24"></a><var>75.24</var>the rights and privileges which accompany that authority.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.84.0"></a><a id="pl.75.25"></a><var>75.25</var>    Sec. 84. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 323A.1003, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.75.26"></a><var>75.26</var><b>323A.1003 ANNUAL </b><b>REGISTRATION</b><b> RENEWAL</b><b>.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.75.27"></a><var>75.27</var>    (a) Each calendar year beginning in the calendar year following the calendar year <br/>
<a id="pl.75.28"></a><var>75.28</var>in which a partnership files a statement of qualification or in which a foreign partnership <br/>
<a id="pl.75.29"></a><var>75.29</var>becomes authorized to transact business in this state, the secretary of state must mail by <br/>
<a id="pl.75.30"></a><var>75.30</var>first class mail an annual registration form to the street address of the partnership's chief <br/>
<a id="pl.75.31"></a><var>75.31</var>executive office, if located in Minnesota, the office in this state, if the chief executive <br/>
<a id="pl.75.32"></a><var>75.32</var>office is not located in Minnesota, or address of the registered agent of the partnership <br/>
<a id="pl.75.33"></a><var>75.33</var>as shown on the records of the secretary of state when the chief executive office is not <br/>
<a id="pl.75.34"></a><var>75.34</var>located in Minnesota and no other Minnesota office exists may send annually to the <br/>
<a id="pl.75.35"></a><var>75.35</var>partnership or foreign partnership, using the information provided by the limited liability <br/>
<a id="pl.76.1"></a><var>76.1</var>partnership pursuant to section 5.002 or 5.34 or the limited liability partnership statement <br/>
<a id="pl.76.2"></a><var>76.2</var>of qualification, a notice. The form must include the following notice: will announce the <br/>
<a id="pl.76.3"></a><var>76.3</var>need to file the annual renewal and will inform the partnership or foreign partnership that <br/>
<a id="pl.76.4"></a><var>76.4</var>the annual renewal may be filed online and that paper filings may also be made and that <br/>
<a id="pl.76.5"></a><var>76.5</var>"NOTICE: failure to file this form the notice by December 31 of this year will result <br/>
<a id="pl.76.6"></a><var>76.6</var>in the revocation of the statement of qualification of this limited liability partnership. <br/>
<a id="pl.76.7"></a><var>76.7</var>without further notice from the secretary of state pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.76.8"></a><var>76.8</var><statute_ref>323A.1003, subsection (d)</statute_ref>."<br/>
<a id="pl.76.9"></a><var>76.9</var>    (b) A limited liability partnership, and a foreign limited liability partnership <br/>
<a id="pl.76.10"></a><var>76.10</var>authorized to transact business in this state, shall file an annual registration renewal in the <br/>
<a id="pl.76.11"></a><var>76.11</var>office of the secretary of state which contains: the information required by section 5.34.<br/>
<a id="pl.76.12"></a><var>76.12</var>    (1) the name of the limited liability partnership and the state or other jurisdiction <br/>
<a id="pl.76.13"></a><var>76.13</var>under whose laws the foreign limited liability partnership is formed;<br/>
<a id="pl.76.14"></a><var>76.14</var>    (2) the street address, including the zip code, of the partnership's chief executive <br/>
<a id="pl.76.15"></a><var>76.15</var>office and, if different, the street address, including the zip code, of an office of the <br/>
<a id="pl.76.16"></a><var>76.16</var>partnership in this state, if any; <br/>
<a id="pl.76.17"></a><var>76.17</var>    (3) if the partnership does not have an office in this state, the name and street address, <br/>
<a id="pl.76.18"></a><var>76.18</var>including the zip code, of the partnership's current agent for service of process; and<br/>
<a id="pl.76.19"></a><var>76.19</var>    (4) if the agent for service of process under clause (3) is not an individual, the name, <br/>
<a id="pl.76.20"></a><var>76.20</var>street address, and telephone number of an individual who may be contacted for purposes <br/>
<a id="pl.76.21"></a><var>76.21</var>other than service of process with respect to the limited liability partnership.<br/>
<a id="pl.76.22"></a><var>76.22</var>    (c) An annual registration renewal must be filed once each calendar year beginning <br/>
<a id="pl.76.23"></a><var>76.23</var>in the year following the calendar year in which a partnership files a statement of <br/>
<a id="pl.76.24"></a><var>76.24</var>qualification or a foreign partnership becomes authorized to transact business in this state.<br/>
<a id="pl.76.25"></a><var>76.25</var>    (d) The secretary of state must revoke the statement of qualification of a partnership <br/>
<a id="pl.76.26"></a><var>76.26</var>that fails to file an annual registration renewal when due or pay the required filing fee. The <br/>
<a id="pl.76.27"></a><var>76.27</var>secretary of state must issue a certificate of revocation which must be filed in the office <br/>
<a id="pl.76.28"></a><var>76.28</var>of the secretary of state. The secretary of state must also make available in an electronic <br/>
<a id="pl.76.29"></a><var>76.29</var>format the names of the revoked limited liability companies.<br/>
<a id="pl.76.30"></a><var>76.30</var>    (e) A revocation under subsection (d) only affects a partnership's status as a limited <br/>
<a id="pl.76.31"></a><var>76.31</var>liability partnership and is not an event of dissolution of the partnership.<br/>
<a id="pl.76.32"></a><var>76.32</var>    (f) A partnership whose statement of qualification has been revoked may apply <br/>
<a id="pl.76.33"></a><var>76.33</var>to the secretary of state for reinstatement within one year after the effective date of <br/>
<a id="pl.76.34"></a><var>76.34</var>the revocation. A partnership must file an annual registration renewal to apply for <br/>
<a id="pl.76.35"></a><var>76.35</var>reinstatement and pay a reinstatement fee of $135 $160.<br/>
<a id="pl.77.1"></a><var>77.1</var>    (g) A reinstatement under subsection (f) relates back to and takes effect as of <br/>
<a id="pl.77.2"></a><var>77.2</var>the effective date of the revocation, and the partnership's status as a limited liability <br/>
<a id="pl.77.3"></a><var>77.3</var>partnership continues as if the revocation had never occurred.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.85.0"></a><a id="pl.77.4"></a><var>77.4</var>    Sec. 85. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 333.055, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.77.5"></a><var>77.5</var><b>333.055 TERM OF CERTIFICATE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.77.6"></a><var>77.6</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Application and renewal.</b> Filing of a certificate hereunder shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.77.7"></a><var>77.7</var>effective for a term of ten years from the date of filing and upon application filed within <br/>
<a id="pl.77.8"></a><var>77.8</var>the six-month period prior to the expiration of such term or a renewal thereof, on a form <br/>
<a id="pl.77.9"></a><var>77.9</var>prescribed by the secretary of state, upon filing and shall remain in effect as long as an <br/>
<a id="pl.77.10"></a><var>77.10</var>annual renewal for the certificate may be renewed for additional ten-year terms. A renewal <br/>
<a id="pl.77.11"></a><var>77.11</var>fee as specified herein, payable to the secretary of state, shall accompany the application <br/>
<a id="pl.77.12"></a><var>77.12</var>for renewal. is filed in each calendar year following the calendar year in which the original <br/>
<a id="pl.77.13"></a><var>77.13</var>filing was filed. The certificate expires in the calendar year following a calendar year in <br/>
<a id="pl.77.14"></a><var>77.14</var>which the annual renewal was not filed. Notice of the annual renewal requirement must be <br/>
<a id="pl.77.15"></a><var>77.15</var>provided to the person or entity submitting the certificate at the time of the original filing.<br/>
<a id="pl.77.16"></a><var>77.16</var>The secretary of state shall notify each business holding a certificate hereunder of <br/>
<a id="pl.77.17"></a><var>77.17</var>the necessity of renewal thereof by writing to the last known address of the business at <br/>
<a id="pl.77.18"></a><var>77.18</var>least six months prior to the certificate's expiration date.<br/>
<a id="pl.77.19"></a><var>77.19</var>Assumed name certificates on file with the secretary of state upon the effective <br/>
<a id="pl.77.20"></a><var>77.20</var>date of this section are exempt from the renewal requirements of this section until the <br/>
<a id="pl.77.21"></a><var>77.21</var>expiration of the original ten-year term.<br/>
<a id="pl.77.22"></a><var>77.22</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Existing certificates</b><b> Reinstatement</b><b>.</b> Any assumed name certificate of <br/>
<a id="pl.77.23"></a><var>77.23</var>record in the district courts and in force on July 1, 1978 shall continue in force without <br/>
<a id="pl.77.24"></a><var>77.24</var>the necessity of another filing under section 
<statute_ref>333.01</statute_ref> until July 31, 1979, at which time all <br/>
<a id="pl.77.25"></a><var>77.25</var>such certificates shall expire unless renewed as hereinafter provided. Any certificate <br/>
<a id="pl.77.26"></a><var>77.26</var>may be renewed by filing an application with the secretary of state on a form prescribed <br/>
<a id="pl.77.27"></a><var>77.27</var>by the secretary and paying the renewal fee prescribed by subdivision 3 within the six <br/>
<a id="pl.77.28"></a><var>77.28</var>month period prior to the expiration of the certificate that expires as a result of failing <br/>
<a id="pl.77.29"></a><var>77.29</var>to file the annual renewal may be reinstated by filing the annual renewal with the $25 <br/>
<a id="pl.77.30"></a><var>77.30</var>reinstatement fee. <br/>
<a id="pl.77.31"></a><var>77.31</var>    Subd. 2a. <b>Annual renewal; contents.</b> The annual renewal filed under subdivision 1 <br/>
<a id="pl.77.32"></a><var>77.32</var>must include the assumed name and the address of the principal place of business.<br/>
<a id="pl.78.1"></a><var>78.1</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Fees.</b> The secretary of state shall charge and collect: a fee of $30 for <br/>
<a id="pl.78.2"></a><var>78.2</var>each filing submitted with respect to an assumed name except for the annual renewal, <br/>
<a id="pl.78.3"></a><var>78.3</var>for which no fee will be charged.<br/>
<a id="pl.78.4"></a><var>78.4</var>(a) for the filing of each certificate or amended certificate of an assumed name - $25;<br/>
<a id="pl.78.5"></a><var>78.5</var>(b) certificate renewal fee - $25.<br/>
<a id="pl.78.6"></a><var>78.6</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Secretary of state duties.</b> The secretary of state shall accept for filing all <br/>
<a id="pl.78.7"></a><var>78.7</var>certificates and renewals thereof which comply with the provisions of sections 
         <statute_ref>333.001</statute_ref> to <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.78.8"></a><var>78.8</var>333.06
         </statute_ref> and which are accompanied by the prescribed fees, notwithstanding the fact that <br/>
<a id="pl.78.9"></a><var>78.9</var>the assumed name disclosed therein may not be distinguishable from one or more other <br/>
<a id="pl.78.10"></a><var>78.10</var>assumed names already filed with the secretary of state. The secretary of state shall not <br/>
<a id="pl.78.11"></a><var>78.11</var>accept for filing a certificate that discloses an assumed name that is not distinguishable <br/>
<a id="pl.78.12"></a><var>78.12</var>from a corporate, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, cooperative, or <br/>
<a id="pl.78.13"></a><var>78.13</var>limited partnership name in use or reserved in this state by another or a trade or service <br/>
<a id="pl.78.14"></a><var>78.14</var>mark registered with the secretary of state, unless there is filed with the certificate a written <br/>
<a id="pl.78.15"></a><var>78.15</var>consent, court decree of prior right, or affidavit of nonuser of the kind required by section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.78.16"></a><var>78.16</var>302A.115, subdivision 1
         </statute_ref>, clause (d). The secretary of state shall determine whether a name <br/>
<a id="pl.78.17"></a><var>78.17</var>is distinguishable from another name for purposes of this subdivision. <br/>
<a id="pl.78.18"></a><var>78.18</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION.</b>This section is effective 30 days after the <br/>
<a id="pl.78.19"></a><var>78.19</var>secretary of state certifies that the information systems of the Office of the Secretary of <br/>
<a id="pl.78.20"></a><var>78.20</var>State have been modified to implement this section, and this section applies to all existing <br/>
<a id="pl.78.21"></a><var>78.21</var>and new assumed name certificates on and after that date.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.86.0"></a><a id="pl.78.22"></a><var>78.22</var>    Sec. 86. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 336A.04, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.78.23"></a><var>78.23</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Fees.</b> The fee for filing and indexing a standard form or format for a lien <br/>
<a id="pl.78.24"></a><var>78.24</var>notice, effective financing statement, or continuation statement, and stamping the date and <br/>
<a id="pl.78.25"></a><var>78.25</var>place of filing on a copy of the filed document furnished by the filing party is $15 until <br/>
<a id="pl.78.26"></a><var>78.26</var>June 30, 2005. Effective July 1, 2005, the fee for each filing will be as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.78.27"></a><var>78.27</var>(1) $20 for each effective financing statement and $15 for each lien notice or other <br/>
<a id="pl.78.28"></a><var>78.28</var>filing made through the Web interface of the Office of the Secretary of State; and<br/>
<a id="pl.78.29"></a><var>78.29</var>(2) $25 for each effective financing statement and $20 for each lien notice or other <br/>
<a id="pl.78.30"></a><var>78.30</var>filing submitted in any other manner.; and<br/>
<a id="pl.78.31"></a><var>78.31</var>(3) no fee will be charged for filing a termination statement.<br/>
<a id="pl.78.32"></a><var>78.32</var>Filing fees collected by a satellite office must be deposited in the general fund of the <br/>
<a id="pl.78.33"></a><var>78.33</var>county in which the satellite office is located.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.87.0"></a><a id="pl.78.34"></a><var>78.34</var>    Sec. 87. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 336A.09, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.79.1"></a><var>79.1</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Searches; fees.</b> (a) If a person makes a request, the filing officer shall <br/>
<a id="pl.79.2"></a><var>79.2</var>conduct a search of the computerized filing system for effective financing statements or <br/>
<a id="pl.79.3"></a><var>79.3</var>lien notices and statements of continuation of a particular debtor. The filing officer shall <br/>
<a id="pl.79.4"></a><var>79.4</var>produce a report including the date, time, and results of the search by issuing:<br/>
<a id="pl.79.5"></a><var>79.5</var>(1) a listing of the file number, date, and hour of each effective financing statement <br/>
<a id="pl.79.6"></a><var>79.6</var>found in the search and the names and addresses of each secured party on the effective <br/>
<a id="pl.79.7"></a><var>79.7</var>financing statements or of each lien notice found in the search and the names and address <br/>
<a id="pl.79.8"></a><var>79.8</var>of each lienholder on the lien notice; or<br/>
<a id="pl.79.9"></a><var>79.9</var>(2) upon request, both the report and photocopies of the effective financing <br/>
<a id="pl.79.10"></a><var>79.10</var>statements or lien notices.<br/>
<a id="pl.79.11"></a><var>79.11</var>(b) The uniform fee for conducting a search and for preparing a report is $20 per <br/>
<a id="pl.79.12"></a><var>79.12</var>debtor name. If an oral or facsimile response is requested, there is an additional fee of $5 <br/>
<a id="pl.79.13"></a><var>79.13</var>per debtor name requested. A fee of $1 per page as set by section 5.12 will be charged for <br/>
<a id="pl.79.14"></a><var>79.14</var>photocopies of effective financing statements, lien notices, continuation statements, or <br/>
<a id="pl.79.15"></a><var>79.15</var>termination statements.<br/>
<a id="pl.79.16"></a><var>79.16</var>(c) Search fees collected by a satellite office must be deposited in the general fund of <br/>
<a id="pl.79.17"></a><var>79.17</var>the county where the satellite office is located.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.88.0"></a><a id="pl.79.18"></a><var>79.18</var>    Sec. 88. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 359.01, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.79.19"></a><var>79.19</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Fees.</b> (a) When making application for a commission the applicant must <br/>
<a id="pl.79.20"></a><var>79.20</var>submit, along with the information required by the secretary of state, a nonrefundable <br/>
<a id="pl.79.21"></a><var>79.21</var>fee of $40.<br/>
<a id="pl.79.22"></a><var>79.22</var>(b) All fees shall be retained by the secretary of state and are nonreturnable, except <br/>
<a id="pl.79.23"></a><var>79.23</var>that for an overpayment of a fee is the subject of a refund upon proper application.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.89.0"></a><a id="pl.79.24"></a><var>79.24</var>    Sec. 89. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 383B.72, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.79.25"></a><var>79.25</var><b>383B.72 LAND ACQUISITION; TOWN CONSENT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.79.26"></a><var>79.26</var>Notwithstanding the provisions of section 
         <statute_ref>398.09</statute_ref>, the Board of Park District <br/>
<a id="pl.79.27"></a><var>79.27</var>Commissioners of the Three Rivers Park District, before acquiring by purchase or <br/>
<a id="pl.79.28"></a><var>79.28</var>condemnation real estate located within the boundaries of any organized town in Hennepin <br/>
<a id="pl.79.29"></a><var>79.29</var>County, other than real estate located within an area designated for development of a park <br/>
<a id="pl.79.30"></a><var>79.30</var>in the most recent revised plan which has been prepared by the district in accordance with <br/>
<a id="pl.79.31"></a><var>79.31</var>section 
<statute_ref>398.19</statute_ref>, and is on file on June 9, 1971, with the state department of parks, shall <br/>
<a id="pl.79.32"></a><var>79.32</var>secure the consent of the town board of such town to such acquisition, by resolution duly <br/>
<a id="pl.79.33"></a><var>79.33</var>adopted by such board.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.90.0"></a><a id="pl.80.1"></a><var>80.1</var>    Sec. 90. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 469.175, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.80.2"></a><var>80.2</var>    Subdivision 1.  <b>Tax increment financing plan.</b> (a) A tax increment financing plan <br/>
<a id="pl.80.3"></a><var>80.3</var>shall contain: <br/>
<a id="pl.80.4"></a><var>80.4</var>    (1) a statement of objectives of an authority for the improvement of a project; <br/>
<a id="pl.80.5"></a><var>80.5</var>    (2) a statement as to the development program for the project, including the property <br/>
<a id="pl.80.6"></a><var>80.6</var>within the project, if any, that the authority intends to acquire, identified by parcel number, <br/>
<a id="pl.80.7"></a><var>80.7</var>identifiable property name, block, or other appropriate means indicating the area in which <br/>
<a id="pl.80.8"></a><var>80.8</var>the authority intends to acquire properties; <br/>
<a id="pl.80.9"></a><var>80.9</var>    (3) a list of any development activities that the plan proposes to take place within <br/>
<a id="pl.80.10"></a><var>80.10</var>the project, for which contracts have been entered into at the time of the preparation of <br/>
<a id="pl.80.11"></a><var>80.11</var>the plan, for which the authority has entered into an agreement or designated a developer <br/>
<a id="pl.80.12"></a><var>80.12</var>including the names of the parties to the contract or designated developer, the activity <br/>
<a id="pl.80.13"></a><var>80.13</var>governed by the contract the agreement or designation, the cost stated in the contract, and <br/>
<a id="pl.80.14"></a><var>80.14</var>the expected date of completion of that activity; <br/>
<a id="pl.80.15"></a><var>80.15</var>    (4) identification or description of the type of any other specific development <br/>
<a id="pl.80.16"></a><var>80.16</var>reasonably expected to take place within the project district, and the date when the <br/>
<a id="pl.80.17"></a><var>80.17</var>development is likely to occur; <br/>
<a id="pl.80.18"></a><var>80.18</var>    (5) estimates of the following: <br/>
<a id="pl.80.19"></a><var>80.19</var>    (i) cost of the project, including administrative expenses, except that if part of the <br/>
<a id="pl.80.20"></a><var>80.20</var>cost of the project is paid or financed with increment from the tax increment financing <br/>
<a id="pl.80.21"></a><var>80.21</var>district, the tax increment financing plan for the district must contain an estimate of the <br/>
<a id="pl.80.22"></a><var>80.22</var>amount of the cost of the project, including administrative expenses, that and interest as a <br/>
<a id="pl.80.23"></a><var>80.23</var>financing cost, which will be paid or financed with tax increments from the district, but <br/>
<a id="pl.80.24"></a><var>80.24</var>not to exceed the estimated tax increment generated by the development activity; <br/>
<a id="pl.80.25"></a><var>80.25</var>    (ii) amount of bonded indebtedness to be incurred bonds to be issued; <br/>
<a id="pl.80.26"></a><var>80.26</var>    (iii) sources of revenue to finance or otherwise pay public costs; <br/>
<a id="pl.80.27"></a><var>80.27</var>    (iv) the most recent original net tax capacity of taxable real property within the tax <br/>
<a id="pl.80.28"></a><var>80.28</var>increment financing district and within any subdistrict; <br/>
<a id="pl.80.29"></a><var>80.29</var>    (v) (iv) the estimated captured net tax capacity of the tax increment financing district <br/>
<a id="pl.80.30"></a><var>80.30</var>at completion; and<br/>
<a id="pl.80.31"></a><var>80.31</var>    (vi) (v) the duration of the tax increment financing district's and any subdistrict's <br/>
<a id="pl.80.32"></a><var>80.32</var>existence; <br/>
<a id="pl.80.33"></a><var>80.33</var>    (6) statements of the authority's alternate estimates of the impact of tax increment <br/>
<a id="pl.80.34"></a><var>80.34</var>financing on the net tax capacities of all taxing jurisdictions in which the tax increment <br/>
<a id="pl.80.35"></a><var>80.35</var>financing district is located in whole or in part. For purposes of one statement, the <br/>
<a id="pl.80.36"></a><var>80.36</var>authority shall assume that the estimated captured net tax capacity would be available to <br/>
<a id="pl.81.1"></a><var>81.1</var>the taxing jurisdictions without creation of the district, and for purposes of the second <br/>
<a id="pl.81.2"></a><var>81.2</var>statement, the authority shall assume that none of the estimated captured net tax capacity <br/>
<a id="pl.81.3"></a><var>81.3</var>would be available to the taxing jurisdictions without creation of the district or subdistrict; <br/>
<a id="pl.81.4"></a><var>81.4</var>    (7) identification and description of studies and analyses used to make the <br/>
<a id="pl.81.5"></a><var>81.5</var>determination set forth in subdivision 3, clause (2); and <br/>
<a id="pl.81.6"></a><var>81.6</var>    (8) identification of all parcels to be included in the district or any subdistrict. <br/>
<a id="pl.81.7"></a><var>81.7</var>    (b) The authority may specify in the tax increment financing plan the first year in <br/>
<a id="pl.81.8"></a><var>81.8</var>which it elects to receive increment, up to four years following the year of approval of the <br/>
<a id="pl.81.9"></a><var>81.9</var>district. This paragraph does not apply to an economic development district. <br/>
<a id="pl.81.10"></a><var>81.10</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective for tax increment financing plans <br/>
<a id="pl.81.11"></a><var>81.11</var>approved after June 30, 2009.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.91.0"></a><a id="pl.81.12"></a><var>81.12</var>    Sec. 91. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 469.175, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.81.13"></a><var>81.13</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Annual financial reporting.</b> (a) The state auditor shall develop a uniform <br/>
<a id="pl.81.14"></a><var>81.14</var>system of accounting and financial reporting for tax increment financing districts. The <br/>
<a id="pl.81.15"></a><var>81.15</var>system of accounting and financial reporting shall, as nearly as possible:<br/>
<a id="pl.81.16"></a><var>81.16</var>(1) provide for full disclosure of the sources and uses of public funds in tax <br/>
<a id="pl.81.17"></a><var>81.17</var>increments of the district;<br/>
<a id="pl.81.18"></a><var>81.18</var>(2) permit comparison and reconciliation with the affected local government's <br/>
<a id="pl.81.19"></a><var>81.19</var>accounts and financial reports;<br/>
<a id="pl.81.20"></a><var>81.20</var>(3) permit auditing of the funds expended on behalf of a district, including a single <br/>
<a id="pl.81.21"></a><var>81.21</var>district that is part of a multidistrict project or that is funded in part or whole through <br/>
<a id="pl.81.22"></a><var>81.22</var>the use of a development account funded with tax increments from other districts or <br/>
<a id="pl.81.23"></a><var>81.23</var>with other public money;<br/>
<a id="pl.81.24"></a><var>81.24</var>(4) be consistent with generally accepted accounting principles.<br/>
<a id="pl.81.25"></a><var>81.25</var>(b) The authority must annually submit to the state auditor a financial report <br/>
<a id="pl.81.26"></a><var>81.26</var>in compliance with paragraph (a). Copies of the report must also be provided to the <br/>
<a id="pl.81.27"></a><var>81.27</var>county auditor and to the governing body of the municipality, if the authority is not <br/>
<a id="pl.81.28"></a><var>81.28</var>the municipality. To the extent necessary to permit compliance with the requirement <br/>
<a id="pl.81.29"></a><var>81.29</var>of financial reporting, the county and any other appropriate local government unit or <br/>
<a id="pl.81.30"></a><var>81.30</var>private entity must provide the necessary records or information to the authority or the <br/>
<a id="pl.81.31"></a><var>81.31</var>state auditor as provided by the system of accounting and financial reporting developed <br/>
<a id="pl.81.32"></a><var>81.32</var>pursuant to paragraph (a). The authority must submit the annual report for a year on or <br/>
<a id="pl.81.33"></a><var>81.33</var>before August 1 of the next year.<br/>
<a id="pl.81.34"></a><var>81.34</var>(c) The annual financial report must also include the following items:<br/>
<a id="pl.82.1"></a><var>82.1</var>(1) the original net tax capacity of the district and any subdistrict under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.82.2"></a><var>82.2</var>469.177, subdivision 1
         </statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.82.3"></a><var>82.3</var>(2) the net tax capacity for the reporting period of the district and any subdistrict;<br/>
<a id="pl.82.4"></a><var>82.4</var>(3) the captured net tax capacity of the district;<br/>
<a id="pl.82.5"></a><var>82.5</var>(4) any fiscal disparity deduction from the captured net tax capacity under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.82.6"></a><var>82.6</var>469.177, subdivision 3
         </statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.82.7"></a><var>82.7</var>(5) the captured net tax capacity retained for tax increment financing under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.82.8"></a><var>82.8</var>469.177, subdivision 2
         </statute_ref>, paragraph (a), clause (1);<br/>
<a id="pl.82.9"></a><var>82.9</var>(6) any captured net tax capacity distributed among affected taxing districts under <br/>
<a id="pl.82.10"></a><var>82.10</var>section 
         <statute_ref>469.177, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, paragraph (a), clause (2);<br/>
<a id="pl.82.11"></a><var>82.11</var>(7) the type of district;<br/>
<a id="pl.82.12"></a><var>82.12</var>(8) the date the municipality approved the tax increment financing plan and the <br/>
<a id="pl.82.13"></a><var>82.13</var>date of approval of any modification of the tax increment financing plan, the approval of <br/>
<a id="pl.82.14"></a><var>82.14</var>which requires notice, discussion, a public hearing, and findings under subdivision 4, <br/>
<a id="pl.82.15"></a><var>82.15</var>paragraph (a);<br/>
<a id="pl.82.16"></a><var>82.16</var>(9) the date the authority first requested certification of the original net tax capacity <br/>
<a id="pl.82.17"></a><var>82.17</var>of the district and the date of the request for certification regarding any parcel added <br/>
<a id="pl.82.18"></a><var>82.18</var>to the district;<br/>
<a id="pl.82.19"></a><var>82.19</var>(10) the date the county auditor first certified the original net tax capacity of the <br/>
<a id="pl.82.20"></a><var>82.20</var>district and the date of certification of the original net tax capacity of any parcel added <br/>
<a id="pl.82.21"></a><var>82.21</var>to the district;<br/>
<a id="pl.82.22"></a><var>82.22</var>(11) the month and year in which the authority has received or anticipates it will <br/>
<a id="pl.82.23"></a><var>82.23</var>receive the first increment from the district;<br/>
<a id="pl.82.24"></a><var>82.24</var>(12) the date the district must be decertified;<br/>
<a id="pl.82.25"></a><var>82.25</var>(13) for the reporting period and prior years of the district, the actual amount <br/>
<a id="pl.82.26"></a><var>82.26</var>received from, at least, the following categories:<br/>
<a id="pl.82.27"></a><var>82.27</var>(i) tax increments paid by the captured net tax capacity retained for tax increment <br/>
<a id="pl.82.28"></a><var>82.28</var>financing under section 
         <statute_ref>469.177, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, paragraph (a), clause (1), but excluding <br/>
<a id="pl.82.29"></a><var>82.29</var>any excess taxes;<br/>
<a id="pl.82.30"></a><var>82.30</var>(ii) tax increments that are interest or other investment earnings on or from tax <br/>
<a id="pl.82.31"></a><var>82.31</var>increments;<br/>
<a id="pl.82.32"></a><var>82.32</var>(iii) tax increments that are proceeds from the sale or lease of property, tangible or <br/>
<a id="pl.82.33"></a><var>82.33</var>intangible, purchased by the authority with tax increments;<br/>
<a id="pl.82.34"></a><var>82.34</var>(iv) tax increments that are repayments of loans or other advances made by the <br/>
<a id="pl.82.35"></a><var>82.35</var>authority with tax increments;<br/>
<a id="pl.82.36"></a><var>82.36</var>(v) bond or loan proceeds; and<br/>
<a id="pl.83.1"></a><var>83.1</var>(vi) special assessments;<br/>
<a id="pl.83.2"></a><var>83.2</var>(vii) grants;<br/>
<a id="pl.83.3"></a><var>83.3</var>(viii) transfers from funds not exclusively associated with the district; and<br/>
<a id="pl.83.4"></a><var>83.4</var>(ix) the market value homestead credit paid to the authority under section 
         <statute_ref>273.1384</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.83.5"></a><var>83.5</var>(14) for the reporting period and for the prior years of the district, the actual amount <br/>
<a id="pl.83.6"></a><var>83.6</var>expended for, at least, the following categories:<br/>
<a id="pl.83.7"></a><var>83.7</var>(i) acquisition of land and buildings through condemnation or purchase;<br/>
<a id="pl.83.8"></a><var>83.8</var>(ii) site improvements or preparation costs;<br/>
<a id="pl.83.9"></a><var>83.9</var>(iii) installation of public utilities, parking facilities, streets, roads, sidewalks, or <br/>
<a id="pl.83.10"></a><var>83.10</var>other similar public improvements;<br/>
<a id="pl.83.11"></a><var>83.11</var>(iv) administrative costs, including the allocated cost of the authority; and<br/>
<a id="pl.83.12"></a><var>83.12</var>(v) public park facilities, facilities for social, recreational, or conference purposes, or <br/>
<a id="pl.83.13"></a><var>83.13</var>other similar public improvements; and for housing districts, construction of affordable <br/>
<a id="pl.83.14"></a><var>83.14</var>housing;<br/>
<a id="pl.83.15"></a><var>83.15</var>(vi) transfers to funds not exclusively associated with the district;<br/>
<a id="pl.83.16"></a><var>83.16</var>(15) the amount of any payments for activities and improvements located outside of <br/>
<a id="pl.83.17"></a><var>83.17</var>the district that are paid for or financed with tax increments;<br/>
<a id="pl.83.18"></a><var>83.18</var>(16) the amount of payments of principal and interest that are made during the <br/>
<a id="pl.83.19"></a><var>83.19</var>reporting period on any nondefeased:<br/>
<a id="pl.83.20"></a><var>83.20</var>(i) general obligation tax increment financing bonds;<br/>
<a id="pl.83.21"></a><var>83.21</var>(ii) other tax increment financing bonds, including pay-as-you-go contracts and <br/>
<a id="pl.83.22"></a><var>83.22</var>notes; and<br/>
<a id="pl.83.23"></a><var>83.23</var>(iii) notes and pay-as-you-go contracts;<br/>
<a id="pl.83.24"></a><var>83.24</var>(17) the principal amount, at the end of the reporting period, of any nondefeased:<br/>
<a id="pl.83.25"></a><var>83.25</var>(i) general obligation tax increment financing bonds;<br/>
<a id="pl.83.26"></a><var>83.26</var>(ii) other tax increment financing bonds, including pay as you go contracts and <br/>
<a id="pl.83.27"></a><var>83.27</var>notes; and<br/>
<a id="pl.83.28"></a><var>83.28</var>(iii) notes and pay-as-you-go contracts;<br/>
<a id="pl.83.29"></a><var>83.29</var>(18) the amount of principal and interest payments that are due for the current <br/>
<a id="pl.83.30"></a><var>83.30</var>calendar year on any nondefeased:<br/>
<a id="pl.83.31"></a><var>83.31</var>(i) general obligation tax increment financing bonds; and<br/>
<a id="pl.83.32"></a><var>83.32</var>(ii) other tax increment financing bonds, including pay-as-you-go contracts and <br/>
<a id="pl.83.33"></a><var>83.33</var>notes; and<br/>
<a id="pl.83.34"></a><var>83.34</var>(iii) notes and pay-as-you-go contracts;<br/>
<a id="pl.83.35"></a><var>83.35</var>(19) if the fiscal disparities contribution under chapter 276A or 473F for the district <br/>
<a id="pl.83.36"></a><var>83.36</var>is computed under section 
         <statute_ref>469.177, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, paragraph (a), the amount of total <br/>
<a id="pl.84.1"></a><var>84.1</var>increased property taxes imposed on other properties in the municipality that approved the <br/>
<a id="pl.84.2"></a><var>84.2</var>tax increment financing plan as a result of the fiscal disparities contribution;  to be paid <br/>
<a id="pl.84.3"></a><var>84.3</var>from outside the tax increment financing district; and<br/>
<a id="pl.84.4"></a><var>84.4</var>(20) the estimate, if any, contained in the tax increment financing plan of the amount <br/>
<a id="pl.84.5"></a><var>84.5</var>of the cost of the project, including administrative expenses, that will be paid or financed <br/>
<a id="pl.84.6"></a><var>84.6</var>with tax increment; and<br/>
<a id="pl.84.7"></a><var>84.7</var>(21) any additional information the state auditor may require.<br/>
<a id="pl.84.8"></a><var>84.8</var>(d) The commissioner of revenue shall prescribe the method of calculating the <br/>
<a id="pl.84.9"></a><var>84.9</var>increased property taxes under paragraph (c), clause (19), and the form of the statement <br/>
<a id="pl.84.10"></a><var>84.10</var>disclosing this information on the annual statement under subdivision 5.<br/>
<a id="pl.84.11"></a><var>84.11</var>(e) The reporting requirements imposed by this subdivision apply to districts <br/>
<a id="pl.84.12"></a><var>84.12</var>certified before, on, and after August 1, 1979.<br/>
<a id="pl.84.13"></a><var>84.13</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective for tax increment financing reports <br/>
<a id="pl.84.14"></a><var>84.14</var>due after December 31, 2009.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.92.0"></a><a id="pl.84.15"></a><var>84.15</var>    Sec. 92. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 471.345, subdivision 15, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.84.16"></a><var>84.16</var>    Subd. 15. <b>Cooperative purchasing.</b> (a) Municipalities may contract for the <br/>
<a id="pl.84.17"></a><var>84.17</var>purchase of supplies, materials, or equipment by utilizing contracts that are available <br/>
<a id="pl.84.18"></a><var>84.18</var>through the state's cooperative purchasing venture authorized by section 16C.11 . For a <br/>
<a id="pl.84.19"></a><var>84.19</var>contract estimated to exceed $25,000, a municipality must consider the availability, price <br/>
<a id="pl.84.20"></a><var>84.20</var>and quality of supplies, materials, or equipment available through the state's cooperative <br/>
<a id="pl.84.21"></a><var>84.21</var>purchasing venture before purchasing through another source.<br/>
<a id="pl.84.22"></a><var>84.22</var>(b) If a municipality does not utilize the state's cooperative purchasing venture, a <br/>
<a id="pl.84.23"></a><var>84.23</var>municipality may contract for the purchase of supplies, materials, or equipment without <br/>
<a id="pl.84.24"></a><var>84.24</var>regard to the competitive bidding requirements of this section if the purchase is through <br/>
<a id="pl.84.25"></a><var>84.25</var>a national municipal association's purchasing alliance or cooperative created by a joint <br/>
<a id="pl.84.26"></a><var>84.26</var>powers agreement that purchases items from more than one source on the basis of <br/>
<a id="pl.84.27"></a><var>84.27</var>competitive bids or competitive quotations.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.93.0"></a><a id="pl.84.28"></a><var>84.28</var>    Sec. 93. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 473.142, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.84.29"></a><var>84.29</var><b>473.142 SMALL BUSINESSES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.84.30"></a><var>84.30</var>(a) The Metropolitan Council and agencies specified in section 
         <statute_ref>473.143, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.84.31"></a><var>84.31</var>1
         </statute_ref>, may award up to a six percent preference in the amount bid for specified goods <br/>
<a id="pl.84.32"></a><var>84.32</var>or services to small targeted group businesses and veteran-owned small businesses <br/>
<a id="pl.84.33"></a><var>84.33</var>designated under section 
         <statute_ref>16C.16</statute_ref>.  <br/>
<a id="pl.85.1"></a><var>85.1</var>(b) The council and each agency specified in section 
         <statute_ref>473.143, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, may <br/>
<a id="pl.85.2"></a><var>85.2</var>designate a purchase of goods or services for award only to small targeted group businesses <br/>
<a id="pl.85.3"></a><var>85.3</var>designated under section 
         <statute_ref>16C.16</statute_ref> if the council or agency determines that at least three <br/>
<a id="pl.85.4"></a><var>85.4</var>small targeted group businesses are likely to bid. The council and each agency specified in <br/>
<a id="pl.85.5"></a><var>85.5</var>section 473.143, subdivision 1, may designate a purchase of goods or services for award <br/>
<a id="pl.85.6"></a><var>85.6</var>only to veteran-owned small businesses designated under section 16C.16 if the council or <br/>
<a id="pl.85.7"></a><var>85.7</var>agency determines that at least three veteran-owned small businesses are likely to bid. <br/>
<a id="pl.85.8"></a><var>85.8</var>(c) The council and each agency specified in section 
         <statute_ref>473.143, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, as a <br/>
<a id="pl.85.9"></a><var>85.9</var>condition of awarding a construction contract or approving a contract for consultant, <br/>
<a id="pl.85.10"></a><var>85.10</var>professional, or technical services, may set goals that require the prime contractor <br/>
<a id="pl.85.11"></a><var>85.11</var>to subcontract a portion of the contract to small targeted group businesses and <br/>
<a id="pl.85.12"></a><var>85.12</var>veteran-owned small businesses designated under section 
         <statute_ref>16C.16</statute_ref>. The council or agency <br/>
<a id="pl.85.13"></a><var>85.13</var>must establish a procedure for granting waivers from the subcontracting requirement <br/>
<a id="pl.85.14"></a><var>85.14</var>when qualified small targeted group businesses and veteran-owned small businesses are <br/>
<a id="pl.85.15"></a><var>85.15</var>not reasonably available. The council or agency may establish financial incentives for <br/>
<a id="pl.85.16"></a><var>85.16</var>prime contractors who exceed the goals for use of subcontractors and financial penalties <br/>
<a id="pl.85.17"></a><var>85.17</var>for prime contractors who fail to meet goals under this paragraph. The subcontracting <br/>
<a id="pl.85.18"></a><var>85.18</var>requirements of this paragraph do not apply to prime contractors who are small targeted <br/>
<a id="pl.85.19"></a><var>85.19</var>group businesses and veteran-owned small businesses. At least 75 percent of the value of <br/>
<a id="pl.85.20"></a><var>85.20</var>the subcontracts awarded to small targeted group businesses under this paragraph must <br/>
<a id="pl.85.21"></a><var>85.21</var>be performed by the business to which the subcontract is awarded or by another small <br/>
<a id="pl.85.22"></a><var>85.22</var>targeted group business. At least 75 percent of the value of the subcontracts awarded to <br/>
<a id="pl.85.23"></a><var>85.23</var>veteran-owned small businesses under this paragraph must be performed by the business <br/>
<a id="pl.85.24"></a><var>85.24</var>to which the subcontract is awarded or another veteran-owned small business. <br/>
<a id="pl.85.25"></a><var>85.25</var>(d) The council and each agency listed in section 
         <statute_ref>473.143, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, are <br/>
<a id="pl.85.26"></a><var>85.26</var>encouraged to purchase from small targeted group businesses and veteran-owned small <br/>
<a id="pl.85.27"></a><var>85.27</var>businesses designated under section 
         <statute_ref>16C.16</statute_ref> when making purchases that are not subject to <br/>
<a id="pl.85.28"></a><var>85.28</var>competitive bidding procedures.  <br/>
<a id="pl.85.29"></a><var>85.29</var>(e) The council and each agency may adopt rules to implement this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.85.30"></a><var>85.30</var>(f) Each council or agency contract must require the prime contractor to pay any <br/>
<a id="pl.85.31"></a><var>85.31</var>subcontractor within ten days of the prime contractor's receipt of payment from the <br/>
<a id="pl.85.32"></a><var>85.32</var>council or agency for undisputed services provided by the subcontractor. The contract <br/>
<a id="pl.85.33"></a><var>85.33</var>must require the prime contractor to pay interest of 1-1/2 percent per month or any <br/>
<a id="pl.85.34"></a><var>85.34</var>part of a month to the subcontractor on any undisputed amount not paid on time to the <br/>
<a id="pl.85.35"></a><var>85.35</var>subcontractor. The minimum monthly interest penalty payment for an unpaid balance of <br/>
<a id="pl.85.36"></a><var>85.36</var>$100 or more is $10. For an unpaid balance of less than $100, the prime contractor shall <br/>
<a id="pl.86.1"></a><var>86.1</var>pay the actual penalty due to the subcontractor. A subcontractor who prevails in a civil <br/>
<a id="pl.86.2"></a><var>86.2</var>action to collect interest penalties from a prime contractor must be awarded its costs and <br/>
<a id="pl.86.3"></a><var>86.3</var>disbursements, including attorney fees, incurred in bringing the action.<br/>
<a id="pl.86.4"></a><var>86.4</var>(g) This section does not apply to procurement financed in whole or in part <br/>
<a id="pl.86.5"></a><var>86.5</var>with federal funds if the procurement is subject to federal disadvantaged, minority, or <br/>
<a id="pl.86.6"></a><var>86.6</var>women business enterprise regulations. The council and each agency shall report to the <br/>
<a id="pl.86.7"></a><var>86.7</var>commissioner of administration on compliance with this section. The information must be <br/>
<a id="pl.86.8"></a><var>86.8</var>reported at the time and in the manner requested by the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.86.9"></a><var>86.9</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2009, and applies to <br/>
<a id="pl.86.10"></a><var>86.10</var>procurement contract bid solicitations issued on and after that date.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.94.0"></a><a id="pl.86.11"></a><var>86.11</var>    Sec. 94. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 480.181, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.86.12"></a><var>86.12</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Election to retain insurance and benefits; retirement.</b> (a) Before a <br/>
<a id="pl.86.13"></a><var>86.13</var>person is transferred to state employment under this section, the person may elect to do <br/>
<a id="pl.86.14"></a><var>86.14</var>either or both of the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.86.15"></a><var>86.15</var>(1) keep life insurance; hospital, medical, and dental insurance; and vacation and <br/>
<a id="pl.86.16"></a><var>86.16</var>sick leave benefits and accumulated time provided by the county instead of receiving <br/>
<a id="pl.86.17"></a><var>86.17</var>benefits from the state under the judicial branch personnel rules; or<br/>
<a id="pl.86.18"></a><var>86.18</var>(2) remain a member of the Public Employees Retirement Association or the <br/>
<a id="pl.86.19"></a><var>86.19</var>Minneapolis employees retirement fund instead of joining the Minnesota State Retirement <br/>
<a id="pl.86.20"></a><var>86.20</var>System.<br/>
<a id="pl.86.21"></a><var>86.21</var>Employees who make an election under clause (1) remain on the county payroll, <br/>
<a id="pl.86.22"></a><var>86.22</var>but the state shall reimburse the county on a quarterly basis for the salary and cost of the <br/>
<a id="pl.86.23"></a><var>86.23</var>benefits provided by the county. The state shall make the employer contribution to the <br/>
<a id="pl.86.24"></a><var>86.24</var>Public Employees Retirement Association or the employer contribution under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.86.25"></a><var>86.25</var>422A.101, subdivision 1a
         </statute_ref>, to the Minneapolis Employees Retirement Fund on behalf of <br/>
<a id="pl.86.26"></a><var>86.26</var>employees who make an election under clause (2). <br/>
<a id="pl.86.27"></a><var>86.27</var>(b) An employee who makes an election under paragraph (a), clause (1), may revoke <br/>
<a id="pl.86.28"></a><var>86.28</var>the election, once, at any time, but if the employee revokes the election, the employee <br/>
<a id="pl.86.29"></a><var>86.29</var>cannot make another election. An employee who makes an election under paragraph (a), <br/>
<a id="pl.86.30"></a><var>86.30</var>clause (2), may revoke the election at any time within six months after the person becomes <br/>
<a id="pl.86.31"></a><var>86.31</var>a state employee. Once an employee revokes this election, the employee cannot make <br/>
<a id="pl.86.32"></a><var>86.32</var>another election.<br/>
<a id="pl.86.33"></a><var>86.33</var>(c) The Supreme Court, after consultation with the Judicial Council, the <br/>
<a id="pl.86.34"></a><var>86.34</var>commissioner of employee relations management and budget, and the executive directors <br/>
<a id="pl.87.1"></a><var>87.1</var>of the Public Employees Retirement Association and the Minnesota State Retirement <br/>
<a id="pl.87.2"></a><var>87.2</var>Association, shall adopt procedures for making elections under this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.87.3"></a><var>87.3</var>(d) The Supreme Court shall notify all affected employees of the options available <br/>
<a id="pl.87.4"></a><var>87.4</var>under this section. The executive directors of the Public Employees Retirement <br/>
<a id="pl.87.5"></a><var>87.5</var>Association and the Minnesota State Retirement System shall provide counseling to <br/>
<a id="pl.87.6"></a><var>87.6</var>affected employees on the effect of making an election to remain a member of the Public <br/>
<a id="pl.87.7"></a><var>87.7</var>Employees Retirement Association.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.95.0"></a><a id="pl.87.8"></a><var>87.8</var>    Sec. 95. Laws 2005, chapter 162, section 34, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.87.9"></a><var>87.9</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Optical scan equipment.</b> $6,000,000 is appropriated from the Help <br/>
<a id="pl.87.10"></a><var>87.10</var>America Vote Act account to the secretary of state for grants to counties to purchase <br/>
<a id="pl.87.11"></a><var>87.11</var>optical scan voting equipment. Counties are eligible for grants to the extent that they <br/>
<a id="pl.87.12"></a><var>87.12</var>decide to purchase ballot marking machines and as a result do not have sufficient Help <br/>
<a id="pl.87.13"></a><var>87.13</var>America Vote Act grant money remaining to also purchase a compatible precinct-based <br/>
<a id="pl.87.14"></a><var>87.14</var>optical scan machine or central-count machine. These grants must be allocated to counties <br/>
<a id="pl.87.15"></a><var>87.15</var>at a rate of $3,000 per eligible precinct until the appropriation is exhausted, with priority <br/>
<a id="pl.87.16"></a><var>87.16</var>in the payment of grants to be given to counties currently using hand- and central-count <br/>
<a id="pl.87.17"></a><var>87.17</var>voting systems and counties using precinct-count optical scan voting systems incompatible <br/>
<a id="pl.87.18"></a><var>87.18</var>with assistive voting systems or ballot marking machines. This appropriation is available <br/>
<a id="pl.87.19"></a><var>87.19</var>until June 30, 2009 2012.<br/>
<a id="pl.87.20"></a><var>87.20</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective June 30, 2009.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.96.0"></a><a id="pl.87.21"></a><var>87.21</var>    Sec. 96. Laws 2006, chapter 218, section 6, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.87.22"></a><var>87.22</var>    Sec. 6. <b>SUNSET.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.87.23"></a><var>87.23</var>The implementation and steering task force established in section 2 expires on <br/>
<a id="pl.87.24"></a><var>87.24</var>December 31, 2009 2011.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.97.0"></a><a id="pl.87.25"></a><var>87.25</var>    Sec. 97. <b>RULE AMENDMENT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.87.26"></a><var>87.26</var>The commissioner of public safety must amend Minnesota Rules, part 7525.0400, <br/>
<a id="pl.87.27"></a><var>87.27</var>and any other rules as necessary to conform to section 16B.24, subdivision 5b. The <br/>
<a id="pl.87.28"></a><var>87.28</var>commissioner may use the good cause exemption, under authority of Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.87.29"></a><var>87.29</var>section 14.388, subdivision 1, clause (3), to amend rules to conform with section 16B.24, <br/>
<a id="pl.87.30"></a><var>87.30</var>subdivision 5b.<br/>
<a id="pl.87.31"></a><var>87.31</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.98.0"></a><a id="pl.87.32"></a><var>87.32</var>    Sec. 98. <b>RACING LICENSE FEE RATIFICATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.88.1"></a><var>88.1</var>The changes in license fees proposed for Minnesota Rules, part 7877.0120, subpart <br/>
<a id="pl.88.2"></a><var>88.2</var>1, as published in the State Register on Monday, November 10, 2008, are ratified.<br/>
<a id="pl.88.3"></a><var>88.3</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.99.0"></a><a id="pl.88.4"></a><var>88.4</var>    Sec. 99. <b>TRAINING SERVICES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.88.5"></a><var>88.5</var>During the biennium ending June 30, 2011, state executive branch agencies must <br/>
<a id="pl.88.6"></a><var>88.6</var>consider using services provided by government training services before contracting with <br/>
<a id="pl.88.7"></a><var>88.7</var>other outside vendors for similar services.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.100.0"></a><a id="pl.88.8"></a><var>88.8</var>    Sec. 100. <b>RENTAL COST SAVINGS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.88.9"></a><var>88.9</var>The commissioner of administration must report to the chairs and ranking minority <br/>
<a id="pl.88.10"></a><var>88.10</var>members of the senate and house committees with jurisdiction over state government <br/>
<a id="pl.88.11"></a><var>88.11</var>finance by January 15, 2010, on savings in state agency costs for rental space in <br/>
<a id="pl.88.12"></a><var>88.12</var>state-owned and state-leased buildings that can be achieved by expected decreases in <br/>
<a id="pl.88.13"></a><var>88.13</var>agency complement and that could be achieved by encouraging or requiring increased <br/>
<a id="pl.88.14"></a><var>88.14</var>telecommuting by state employees. The report must estimate savings by agency and by <br/>
<a id="pl.88.15"></a><var>88.15</var>fund, and must estimate when these savings can be realized.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.101.0"></a><a id="pl.88.16"></a><var>88.16</var>    Sec. 101. <b>CASH FLOW STUDY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.88.17"></a><var>88.17</var>    By January 15, 2010, the commissioner of finance must submit to the chair <br/>
<a id="pl.88.18"></a><var>88.18</var>and ranking minority member of the Finance Committee in the senate and the chair <br/>
<a id="pl.88.19"></a><var>88.19</var>and ranking minority member of the Ways and Means Committee in the house of <br/>
<a id="pl.88.20"></a><var>88.20</var>representatives, a report on the cash flow condition of the general fund for the fiscal <br/>
<a id="pl.88.21"></a><var>88.21</var>year 2010-2011 biennium and the following biennium, including an assessment of the <br/>
<a id="pl.88.22"></a><var>88.22</var>options for improving the long-term cash flow of the state through changes in the timing <br/>
<a id="pl.88.23"></a><var>88.23</var>of general fund payment dates, revenue collections, or other changes. In addition, the <br/>
<a id="pl.88.24"></a><var>88.24</var>report should identify all major provisions of law that result in state expenditures or <br/>
<a id="pl.88.25"></a><var>88.25</var>revenues being recognized in budget documents in a fiscal year earlier or later than the <br/>
<a id="pl.88.26"></a><var>88.26</var>fiscal year in which the obligation to pay state expenses was incurred or the liability <br/>
<a id="pl.88.27"></a><var>88.27</var>to pay state taxes was incurred.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.102.0"></a><a id="pl.88.28"></a><var>88.28</var>    Sec. 102. <b>COLOCATION REPORT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.88.29"></a><var>88.29</var>The Management Analysis Division of the Department of Finance must study and <br/>
<a id="pl.88.30"></a><var>88.30</var>report to the legislature by January 15, 2010, on possible colocation of the offices of the <br/>
<a id="pl.88.31"></a><var>88.31</var>Council on Black Minnesotans, the Council on Affairs of Chicano/Latino People, the <br/>
<a id="pl.88.32"></a><var>88.32</var>Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans, and the metropolitan area office of the Indian <br/>
<a id="pl.88.33"></a><var>88.33</var>Affairs Council. The report must include analysis of potential cost savings, when those <br/>
<a id="pl.89.1"></a><var>89.1</var>savings could be realized, and the effect of potential colocation on operations of the <br/>
<a id="pl.89.2"></a><var>89.2</var>councils.<br/>
<a id="pl.89.3"></a><var>89.3</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.103.0"></a><a id="pl.89.4"></a><var>89.4</var>    Sec. 103. <b>TRANSFER OF ASSETS, EMPLOYEES, EQUIPMENT, AND </b><br/>
<a id="pl.89.5"></a><var>89.5</var><b>SUPPLIES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.89.6"></a><var>89.6</var>The existing funds, assets, employees, equipment, and supplies of the Land <br/>
<a id="pl.89.7"></a><var>89.7</var>Management Information Center are transferred to the Minnesota Geospatial Information <br/>
<a id="pl.89.8"></a><var>89.8</var>Office according to Minnesota Statutes, section 15.039.<br/>
<a id="pl.89.9"></a><var>89.9</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.104.0"></a><a id="pl.89.10"></a><var>89.10</var>    Sec. 104. <b>TECHNOLOGY LEASE-PURCHASE AUTHORIZATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.89.11"></a><var>89.11</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Lease-purchase agreements.</b> The commissioner of finance shall <br/>
<a id="pl.89.12"></a><var>89.12</var>enter into one or more lease-purchase agreements as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.89.13"></a><var>89.13</var>16A.81, to finance the two projects in subdivisions 2 and 3.<br/>
<a id="pl.89.14"></a><var>89.14</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Replacement of state's accounting and procurement systems.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.89.15"></a><var>89.15</var>Proceeds of lease-purchase agreements and the issuance and sale of related certificates <br/>
<a id="pl.89.16"></a><var>89.16</var>of participation are appropriated to the commissioner of finance for development and <br/>
<a id="pl.89.17"></a><var>89.17</var>implementation of a new statewide accounting and procurement system.<br/>
<a id="pl.89.18"></a><var>89.18</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Completion of integrated tax system.</b> Proceeds of lease-purchase <br/>
<a id="pl.89.19"></a><var>89.19</var>agreements and the issuance and sale of related certificates of participation are appropriated <br/>
<a id="pl.89.20"></a><var>89.20</var>to the commissioner of revenue for completing the purchase and implementation of an <br/>
<a id="pl.89.21"></a><var>89.21</var>integrated tax software package.<br/>
<a id="pl.89.22"></a><var>89.22</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.105.0"></a><a id="pl.89.23"></a><var>89.23</var>    Sec. 105. <b>INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STUDY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.89.24"></a><var>89.24</var>The chief information officer of the Office of Enterprise Technology, in consultation <br/>
<a id="pl.89.25"></a><var>89.25</var>with heads of other executive agencies, must report to the chairs and ranking members <br/>
<a id="pl.89.26"></a><var>89.26</var>of the senate and house of representatives committees on state government finance by <br/>
<a id="pl.89.27"></a><var>89.27</var>January 15, 2010, on an interim basis and by July 1, 2010, on a plan to transfer from <br/>
<a id="pl.89.28"></a><var>89.28</var>other state agencies to the Office of Enterprise Technology state employees whose work <br/>
<a id="pl.89.29"></a><var>89.29</var>primarily relates to development, upgrading, replacement, help desk, problem resolution, <br/>
<a id="pl.89.30"></a><var>89.30</var>or maintenance of state data centers, system software, data networks, servers, workstations <br/>
<a id="pl.89.31"></a><var>89.31</var>and office systems. The report must include an estimate of the number of employees who <br/>
<a id="pl.89.32"></a><var>89.32</var>would be transferred, an estimate of enterprise costs savings, an analysis of potential <br/>
<a id="pl.90.1"></a><var>90.1</var>improvements in operations and agency-required service levels, a cost comparison of <br/>
<a id="pl.90.2"></a><var>90.2</var>alternatives to the transfer plan including insourcing, shared services, outsourcing, and <br/>
<a id="pl.90.3"></a><var>90.3</var>co-sourcing, and a proposed transition plan and schedule. State agencies must participate <br/>
<a id="pl.90.4"></a><var>90.4</var>and provide information necessary for the Office of Enterprise Technology to comply <br/>
<a id="pl.90.5"></a><var>90.5</var>with this section. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.106.0"></a><a id="pl.90.6"></a><var>90.6</var>    Sec. 106. <b>ENTERPRISE REAL PROPERTY CONTRIBUTIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.90.7"></a><var>90.7</var>On or before June 1, 2009, the commissioner of administration shall determine the <br/>
<a id="pl.90.8"></a><var>90.8</var>amount to be contributed by each executive agency to maintain the enterprise real property <br/>
<a id="pl.90.9"></a><var>90.9</var>technology system for the fiscal year 2010 and fiscal year 2011 biennium. On or before <br/>
<a id="pl.90.10"></a><var>90.10</var>June 15, 2009, each executive agency shall enter into an agreement with the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.90.11"></a><var>90.11</var>of administration setting forth the manner in which the executive agency shall make its <br/>
<a id="pl.90.12"></a><var>90.12</var>contribution to the enterprise real property system, either from uncommitted fiscal year <br/>
<a id="pl.90.13"></a><var>90.13</var>2009 funds or by contributing from fiscal year 2010 and fiscal year 2011 funds to the real <br/>
<a id="pl.90.14"></a><var>90.14</var>property enterprise system and services account to fund the total amount of $399,000 for <br/>
<a id="pl.90.15"></a><var>90.15</var>the biennium. Funds contributed under this section must be credited to the enterprise real <br/>
<a id="pl.90.16"></a><var>90.16</var>property technology system and services account.<br/>
<a id="pl.90.17"></a><var>90.17</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.107.0"></a><a id="pl.90.18"></a><var>90.18</var>    Sec. 107. <b>REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.90.19"></a><var>90.19</var>In the next edition of Minnesota Statutes and Minnesota Rules, the revisor of <br/>
<a id="pl.90.20"></a><var>90.20</var>statutes shall substitute the term "Land Management Information Center" with the term <br/>
<a id="pl.90.21"></a><var>90.21</var>"Minnesota Geospatial Information Office," wherever they appear in Minnesota Statutes <br/>
<a id="pl.90.22"></a><var>90.22</var>and Minnesota Rules.<br/>
<a id="pl.90.23"></a><var>90.23</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.108.0"></a><a id="pl.90.24"></a><var>90.24</var>    Sec. 108. <b>REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.90.25"></a><var>90.25</var>In the next edition of Minnesota Statutes, the revisor of statutes shall substitute the <br/>
<a id="pl.90.26"></a><var>90.26</var>term "United States Information Agency" with the term "Office of Exchange Coordination <br/>
<a id="pl.90.27"></a><var>90.27</var>and Designation, United States Department of State" wherever the term appears in <br/>
<a id="pl.90.28"></a><var>90.28</var>Minnesota Statutes.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.109.0"></a><a id="pl.90.29"></a><var>90.29</var>    Sec. 109. <b>REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.90.30"></a><var>90.30</var>The revisor of statutes shall change any reference to the commissioner of finance <br/>
<a id="pl.90.31"></a><var>90.31</var>or the Department of Finance, or any derivation of those terms, to the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.90.32"></a><var>90.32</var>management and budget or the Department of Management and Budget wherever these <br/>
<a id="pl.90.33"></a><var>90.33</var>terms appear in Minnesota Statutes or Minnesota Rules.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.110.0"></a><a id="pl.91.1"></a><var>91.1</var>    Sec. 110. <b> REPEALER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.91.2"></a><var>91.2</var>(a) Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 240A.08; and 471.9981, subdivision 1, are <br/>
<a id="pl.91.3"></a><var>91.3</var>repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.91.4"></a><var>91.4</var>(b) Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 4A.05, is repealed the day following final <br/>
<a id="pl.91.5"></a><var>91.5</var>enactment.<br/>
<a id="pl.91.6"></a><var>91.6</var>(c) Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 16C.046, is repealed effective the day <br/>
<a id="pl.91.7"></a><var>91.7</var>following certification by the commissioner of finance that a new statewide accounting <br/>
<a id="pl.91.8"></a><var>91.8</var>and procurement system has been implemented.<br/>
<a id="pl.91.9"></a><var>91.9</var>(d) If H.F. No. 1122 is enacted in the 2009 regular session, the sections of that bill <br/>
<a id="pl.91.10"></a><var>91.10</var>amending Minnesota Statutes, sections 16C.16, by adding a subdivision; 16C.19; 16C.20; <br/>
<a id="pl.91.11"></a><var>91.11</var>161.321; and 473.142, are repealed."<br/>
<a id="pl.91.12"></a><var>91.12</var>Delete the title and insert:<br/>

<a id="pl.91.15"></a><var>91.15</var>and administrative expenses of state government; regulating state and local <br/>
<a id="pl.91.16"></a><var>91.16</var>government operations; improving state internal controls and financial <br/>
<a id="pl.91.17"></a><var>91.17</var>management; changing strategic and long-range planning provisions; changing <br/>
<a id="pl.91.18"></a><var>91.18</var>provisions for business registration renewals; instituting a false claims cause of <br/>
<a id="pl.91.19"></a><var>91.19</var>action; requiring a Web site with a searchable database on state expenditures; <br/>
<a id="pl.91.20"></a><var>91.20</var>modifying provisions for misappropriation of state funds; requiring a review <br/>
<a id="pl.91.21"></a><var>91.21</var>of the budget reserve percentage; establishing technology development <br/>
<a id="pl.91.22"></a><var>91.22</var>lease-purchase financing; creating the enterprise real property account; <br/>
<a id="pl.91.23"></a><var>91.23</var>creating the geospatial information office; establishing a veteran-owned small <br/>
<a id="pl.91.24"></a><var>91.24</var>business preference; establishing a statewide electronic licensing system; <br/>
<a id="pl.91.25"></a><var>91.25</var>modifying donated sick leave provisions; establishing best practices policy for <br/>
<a id="pl.91.26"></a><var>91.26</var>investigations; creating the management analysis revolving fund; changing <br/>
<a id="pl.91.27"></a><var>91.27</var>provisions on small business contracts; changing provisions for corporation and <br/>
<a id="pl.91.28"></a><var>91.28</var>partnership filings and renewals with the secretary of state; imposing civil and <br/>
<a id="pl.91.29"></a><var>91.29</var>criminal penalties; establishing fees; requiring reports; appropriating money;<br/>
<a id="pl.91.30"></a><var>91.30</var>amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 3.303, subdivision 8; 3.732, <br/>
<a id="pl.91.31"></a><var>91.31</var>subdivision 1; 3.97, by adding a subdivision; 3.971, subdivision 6; 3.975; 4A.01; <br/>
<a id="pl.91.32"></a><var>91.32</var>4A.02; 5.12, subdivision 1; 5.29; 5.32; 5A.03; 5A.06; 10A.31, subdivision 4; <br/>
<a id="pl.91.33"></a><var>91.33</var>11A.07, subdivision 4; 13.64; 15.01; 15.06, subdivision 1; 15A.0815, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.91.34"></a><var>91.34</var>2; 16A.01, subdivision 1; 16A.055, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision; <br/>
<a id="pl.91.35"></a><var>91.35</var>16A.126, subdivision 1; 16A.133, subdivision 1; 16A.139; 16A.151, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.91.36"></a><var>91.36</var>2; 16A.152, by adding a subdivision; 16B.24, by adding a subdivision; 16C.16, <br/>
<a id="pl.91.37"></a><var>91.37</var>by adding a subdivision; 16C.19; 16C.20; 31.60, subdivision 1; 43A.1815; <br/>
<a id="pl.91.38"></a><var>91.38</var>43A.49; 45.24; 128C.15, subdivision 3; 144E.40, subdivision 2; 161.321; <br/>
<a id="pl.91.39"></a><var>91.39</var>176.571, subdivision 1; 270C.63, subdivision 13; 302A.821; 303.14; 303.16, <br/>
<a id="pl.91.40"></a><var>91.40</var>subdivision 4; 308A.995; 308B.121, subdivisions 1, 2; 317A.823; 321.0206; <br/>
<a id="pl.91.41"></a><var>91.41</var>321.0210; 321.0810; 322B.960; 323A.1003; 333.055; 336A.04, subdivision 3; <br/>
<a id="pl.91.42"></a><var>91.42</var>336A.09, subdivision 2; 359.01, subdivision 3; 383B.72; 469.175, subdivisions 1, <br/>
<a id="pl.91.43"></a><var>91.43</var>6; 471.345, subdivision 15; 473.142; 480.181, subdivision 2; Laws 2005, chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.91.44"></a><var>91.44</var>162, section 34, subdivision 2; Laws 2006, chapter 218, section 6; proposing <br/>
<a id="pl.91.45"></a><var>91.45</var>coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 4A; 5; 10; 16A; 16B; 16E; <br/>
<a id="pl.91.46"></a><var>91.46</var>43A; 270C; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.91.47"></a><var>91.47</var>15C; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 4A.05; 16C.046; 240A.08; <br/>
<a id="pl.91.48"></a><var>91.48</var>471.9981, subdivision 1; H. F. 1122, article 3, sections 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, if enacted."<br/>
         		We request the adoption of this report and repassage of the bill.Senate Conferees: (Signed) Don Betzold, Ann H. Rest, Rick Olseen, Gary Kubly, Michael JungbauerHouse Conferees: (Signed) Phyllis Kahn, Ryan Winkler, Steve Simon, Loren Solberg, Keith Downey
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<td colspan="3">We request the adoption of this report and repassage of the bill.<br/>
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<td>Senate Conferees:<span width="2em"></span>(Signed)<br/>
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<td>Don Betzold<br/>
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<td>Ann H. Rest<br/>
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<td>Rick Olseen<br/>
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<td>Michael Jungbauer<br/>
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<td>House Conferees:<span width="2em"></span>(Signed)<br/>
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<td>Steve Simon<br/>
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<td><a id="pl.92.15"></a><var>92.15</var><br/>
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<td>Keith Downey<br/>
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