<a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>even years; providing for monitoring management of permanent school fund <br/>
<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>lands; increasing the number of members on the Legislative Commission on <br/>
<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>Pensions and Retirement; defining certain powers of the Council on Black <br/>
<a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>Minnesotans; allowing the legislative auditor to recover costs for certain financial <br/>
<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>audits; providing mapped data on expenditures; increasing agency deposit <br/>
<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>receipts; setting conditions for recipients of state grants and appropriations; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>establishing conditions for disposal of state-owned buildings; establishing <br/>
<a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>requirements for financing agreements for state projects; requiring conditions <br/>
<a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>for fleet management activities; modifying veteran-owned business preference; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>adding duties of the chief information officer; allowing expenditures associated <br/>
<a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var>with the combined charities campaign; modifying provisions for groundwater <br/>
<a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>quality monitoring and resource recovery; clarifying jurisdiction of the Office <br/>
<a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var>of Enterprise Technology; modifying secretary of state records provisions; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>enhancing the state's tax collection process; creating Commission on Service <br/>
<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>Innovation; modifying provisions for campaign finance; requiring a strategic <br/>
<a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>plan to improve state and local government delivery of services; establishing <br/>
<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>the Minnesota Innovation and Research Council; requiring certain studies; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var>appropriating money;amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 3.303, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var>by adding a subdivision; 3.85, subdivision 3; 3.9225, subdivision 5; 3.971, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var>by adding a subdivision; 10A.01, subdivision 18, by adding subdivisions; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var>10A.12, by adding a subdivision; 10A.20, subdivisions 2, 4, 12; 10A.27, by <br/>
<a id="pl.1.24"></a><var>1.24</var>adding subdivisions; 16A.125, subdivision 5; 16A.275; 16B.24, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.1.25"></a><var>1.25</var>3; 16B.322, subdivisions 4, 5; 16C.055, subdivision 2; 16E.04, subdivision 2; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.26"></a><var>1.26</var>16E.05, by adding a subdivision; 43A.50, subdivision 2; 79.34, subdivision 1; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.27"></a><var>1.27</var>103F.755; 103H.175, as amended; 115A.15, subdivisions 4, 9, 10; 127A.30, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.28"></a><var>1.28</var>subdivision 2; 211B.01, subdivision 3; 211B.04; 211B.15, subdivisions 2, 3; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.29"></a><var>1.29</var>216B.16, by adding a subdivision; 307.08, subdivision 5; 318.02, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.1.30"></a><var>1.30</var>1; 336.9-531; 336A.08, subdivisions 1, 4; 336A.14; 557.01; Minnesota Statutes <br/>
<a id="pl.1.31"></a><var>1.31</var>2009 Supplement, sections 16B.322, subdivisions 4a, 4b, 4c; 16C.16, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.1.32"></a><var>1.32</var>6a, as amended if enacted; 16E.02, subdivision 1; 365.46, subdivision 2; 379.05; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.33"></a><var>1.33</var>Laws 2010, chapter 189, section 35, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new <br/>
<a id="pl.1.34"></a><var>1.34</var>law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 3; 5; 10; 10A; 16A; 16B; 465; proposing <br/>
<a id="pl.1.35"></a><var>1.35</var>coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 116W; repealing Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.1.36"></a><var>1.36</var>Statutes 2008, sections 6.80; 211B.15, subdivision 12; Minnesota Statutes 2009 <br/>
<a id="pl.1.37"></a><var>1.37</var>Supplement, section 645.44, subdivision 19; Laws 2005, chapter 162, section <br/>
<a id="pl.1.38"></a><var>1.38</var>34, subdivision 2, as amended.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.1"></a><var>2.1</var>BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.1.1.0"></a><a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var>    Section 1. <b>[3.051] EVEN-YEAR SESSIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var>The legislature may not meet in regular session in an even-numbered year before the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var>date set under section 202A.14 for the conduct of precinct caucuses.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.2.0"></a><a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 3.303, is amended by adding a subdivision to <br/>
<a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var>read:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var>    Subd. 11. <b>Permanent school fund land management analyst.</b> The commission <br/>
<a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var>shall undertake activities that are necessary to advise the legislature and to monitor the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var>executive branch on issues related to the management of permanent school fund lands. <br/>
<a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var>The commission may hire a lead analyst and other staff as necessary for this purpose. The <br/>
<a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var>commission shall:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var>(1) monitor management of permanent school fund lands;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var>(2) analyze the benefits derived from the fund;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var>(3) actively participate in the work of the Permanent School Fund Advisory <br/>
<a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var>Committee under section 127A.30;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var>(4) provide oversight to ensure that the state fulfills its fiduciary responsibilities to <br/>
<a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var>the permanent school fund as specified by the Minnesota Constitution and Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var>Statutes; and<br/>
<a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var>(5) make effective recommendations to the Permanent School Fund Advisory <br/>
<a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var>Committee and the finance divisions and committees of the house of representatives <br/>
<a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>and the senate.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>The purpose of this function is to maximize the long-term economic returns to the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var>school trust lands consistent with the goals of section 127A.31.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2011.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.3.0"></a><a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 3.85, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Membership.</b> The commission consists of five seven members of the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var>senate appointed by the Subcommittee on Committees of the Committee on Rules and <br/>
<a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var>Administration and five seven members of the house of representatives appointed by <br/>
<a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>the speaker. No more than five members from each chamber may be from the majority <br/>
<a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var>caucus in that chamber. Members shall be appointed at the commencement of each regular <br/>
<a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var>session of the legislature for a two-year term beginning January 16 of the first year of the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var>regular session. Members continue to serve until their successors are appointed. Vacancies <br/>
<a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var>that occur while the legislature is in session shall be filled like regular appointments. If the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var>legislature is not in session, senate vacancies shall be filled by the last Subcommittee on <br/>
<a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var>Committees of the senate Committee on Rules and Administration or other appointing <br/>
<a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>authority designated by the senate rules, and house of representatives vacancies shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>filled by the last speaker of the house, or if the speaker is not available, by the last chair of <br/>
<a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>the house of representatives Rules Committee.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.4.0"></a><a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 3.9225, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Powers.</b> (a) The council may contract in its own name, but no money shall <br/>
<a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var>be accepted or received as a loan nor indebtedness incurred except as otherwise provided <br/>
<a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>by law. Contracts shall be approved by a majority of the members of the council and <br/>
<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>executed by the chair and the executive director. The council may apply for, receive, and <br/>
<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>expend in its own name grants and gifts of money consistent with the power and duties <br/>
<a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>specified in subdivisions 1 to 7.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var> (b) The council may solicit and accept payments for advertising, use of exhibition <br/>
<a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var>space, or commemorative videos or other items in connection with publications, events, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>media productions, and informational programs that are sponsored by the council. These <br/>
<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>revenues must be deposited in an account in the special revenue fund and are appropriated <br/>
<a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>to the council to defray costs of publications, events, media productions, or informational <br/>
<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>programs consistent with the powers and duties specified in subdivisions 1 to 7. The <br/>
<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>council may not publish advertising or provide exhibition space for any elected official <br/>
<a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>or candidate for elective office. The council must report by January 15 each year to the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var>chairs and ranking minority members of the house of representatives and senate funding <br/>
<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>divisions with jurisdiction over the council on the amount and source of each payment <br/>
<a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var>received under this paragraph in the prior fiscal year.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var>(c) The council shall appoint an executive director who is experienced in <br/>
<a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>administrative activities and familiar with the problems and needs of Black people. The <br/>
<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>council may delegate to the executive director powers and duties under subdivisions 1 to 7 <br/>
<a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var>which do not require council approval. The executive director serves in the unclassified <br/>
<a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var>service and may be removed at any time by the council. The executive director shall <br/>
<a id="pl.3.32"></a><var>3.32</var>recommend to the council, and the council may appoint the appropriate staff necessary to <br/>
<a id="pl.3.33"></a><var>3.33</var>carry out its duties. Staff members serve in the unclassified service. The commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.3.34"></a><var>3.34</var>administration shall provide the council with necessary administrative services.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.5.0"></a><a id="pl.4.1"></a><var>4.1</var>    Sec. 5. <b>[3.9715] PAYMENT FROM HERITAGE FUNDS FOR AUDIT COSTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.4.2"></a><var>4.2</var>The outdoor heritage fund, the clean water fund, the parks and trails fund, and the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var>arts and cultural heritage fund, established in the Minnesota Constitution, article XI, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var>section 15, must each pay the legislative auditor for costs incurred by the legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var>auditor to examine financial activities related to each fund. The legislative auditor shall <br/>
<a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var>provide cost data to the commissioner of management and budget to determine the amount <br/>
<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>of the required payments. The amount required to make these payments is appropriated <br/>
<a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var>from each fund for payments to the legislative auditor under this section. Amounts <br/>
<a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>received by the legislative auditor under this section are appropriated to the legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var>auditor for purposes of examining financial activities related to each fund. The legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var>auditor shall report by January 15 each year to the chairs and ranking minority members of <br/>
<a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var>the house of representatives and senate funding divisions with jurisdiction over the Office <br/>
<a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>of the Legislative Auditor and the funds established in the Minnesota Constitution, article <br/>
<a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var>XI, section 15, on past and projected future expenditure of funds under this section.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.6.0"></a><a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>    Sec. 6. <b>[5.025] ELECTION DAY VOLUNTEERS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>The secretary of state may use unpaid secretary of state trained volunteers to assist <br/>
<a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>the Office of the Secretary of State in providing customer service information on election <br/>
<a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var>days.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.7.0"></a><a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>    Sec. 7. <b>[10.61] TWO-SIDED PRINTING.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var>A printer operated by an entity in the state executive, legislative, or judicial branch <br/>
<a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var>must be configured so that the default print option is for two-sided printing if it is feasible <br/>
<a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var>to set two-sided printing as the default.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.8.0"></a><a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 10A.01, subdivision 18, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var>    Subd. 18. <b>Independent expenditure.</b> "Independent expenditure" means an <br/>
<a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var>expenditure expressly advocating the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var>if the expenditure is made without the express or implied consent, authorization, or <br/>
<a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>cooperation of, and not in concert with or at the request or suggestion of, any candidate or <br/>
<a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var>any candidate's principal campaign committee or agent. An independent expenditure is <br/>
<a id="pl.4.29"></a><var>4.29</var>not a contribution to that candidate. An expenditure by a political party or political party <br/>
<a id="pl.4.30"></a><var>4.30</var>unit in a race where the political party has a candidate on the ballot is not an independent <br/>
<a id="pl.4.31"></a><var>4.31</var>expenditure An independent expenditure does not include the act of announcing a formal <br/>
<a id="pl.4.32"></a><var>4.32</var>public endorsement of a candidate for public office, unless the act is simultaneously <br/>
<a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var>accompanied by an expenditure that would otherwise qualify as an independent <br/>
<a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var>expenditure under this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.9.0"></a><a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var>    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 10A.01, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var>    Subd. 37. <b>Independent expenditure political committee.</b> "Independent <br/>
<a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var>expenditure political committee" means a political committee that makes only independent <br/>
<a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var>expenditures and disbursements permitted under section 10A.121, subdivision 1.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.10.0"></a><a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var>    Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 10A.01, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var>    Subd. 38. <b>Independent expenditure political fund.</b> "Independent expenditure <br/>
<a id="pl.5.12"></a><var>5.12</var>political fund" means a political fund that makes only independent expenditures and <br/>
<a id="pl.5.13"></a><var>5.13</var>disbursements permitted under section 10A.121, subdivision 1.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.11.0"></a><a id="pl.5.14"></a><var>5.14</var>    Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 10A.12, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.5.15"></a><var>5.15</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.5.16"></a><var>5.16</var>    Subd. 1a. <b>When required for independent expenditures.</b> An association other <br/>
<a id="pl.5.17"></a><var>5.17</var>than a political committee that makes only independent expenditures and disbursements <br/>
<a id="pl.5.18"></a><var>5.18</var>permitted under section 10A.121, subdivision 1, must do so by forming and registering <br/>
<a id="pl.5.19"></a><var>5.19</var>an independent expenditure political fund if the expenditure is in excess of $100 or by <br/>
<a id="pl.5.20"></a><var>5.20</var>contributing to an existing independent expenditure political committee or political fund.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.12.0"></a><a id="pl.5.21"></a><var>5.21</var>    Sec. 12. <b>[10A.121] INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE POLITICAL </b><br/>
<a id="pl.5.22"></a><var>5.22</var><b>COMMITTEES AND INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE POLITICAL FUNDS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.5.23"></a><var>5.23</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Permitted disbursements.</b> An independent expenditure political <br/>
<a id="pl.5.24"></a><var>5.24</var>committee or an independent expenditure political fund, in addition to making independent <br/>
<a id="pl.5.25"></a><var>5.25</var>expenditures, may: <br/>
<a id="pl.5.26"></a><var>5.26</var>(1) pay costs associated with its fund-raising and general operations;<br/>
<a id="pl.5.27"></a><var>5.27</var>(2) pay for communications that do not constitute contributions or approved <br/>
<a id="pl.5.28"></a><var>5.28</var>expenditures; and<br/>
<a id="pl.5.29"></a><var>5.29</var>(3) make contributions to other independent expenditure political committees or <br/>
<a id="pl.5.30"></a><var>5.30</var>independent expenditure political funds.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.1"></a><var>6.1</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Penalty.</b> An independent expenditure political committee or independent <br/>
<a id="pl.6.2"></a><var>6.2</var>expenditure political fund is subject to a civil penalty of up to four times the amount of the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.3"></a><var>6.3</var>contribution or approved expenditure if it does the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.4"></a><var>6.4</var>(1) makes a contribution to a candidate, party unit, political committee, or political <br/>
<a id="pl.6.5"></a><var>6.5</var>fund other than an independent expenditure political committee or an independent <br/>
<a id="pl.6.6"></a><var>6.6</var>expenditure political fund; or<br/>
<a id="pl.6.7"></a><var>6.7</var>(2) makes an approved expenditure.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.8"></a><var>6.8</var>This penalty supersedes any penalty otherwise provided in statute.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.13.0"></a><a id="pl.6.9"></a><var>6.9</var>    Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 10A.20, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.10"></a><var>6.10</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Time for filing.</b> (a) The reports must be filed with the board on or before <br/>
<a id="pl.6.11"></a><var>6.11</var>January 31 of each year and additional reports must be filed as required and in accordance <br/>
<a id="pl.6.12"></a><var>6.12</var>with paragraphs (b) and (c).<br/>
<a id="pl.6.13"></a><var>6.13</var>(b) In each year in which the name of the candidate is on the ballot, the report of <br/>
<a id="pl.6.14"></a><var>6.14</var>the principal campaign committee must be filed 15 days before a primary and ten days <br/>
<a id="pl.6.15"></a><var>6.15</var>before a general election, seven days before a special primary and a special election, <br/>
<a id="pl.6.16"></a><var>6.16</var>and ten days after a special election cycle.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.17"></a><var>6.17</var>(c) In each general election year, a political committee, political fund, or party <br/>
<a id="pl.6.18"></a><var>6.18</var>unit must file reports 28 and 15 days before a primary and ten 42 and 15 days before a <br/>
<a id="pl.6.19"></a><var>6.19</var>general election. Beginning in 2012, reports required under this paragraph must also be <br/>
<a id="pl.6.20"></a><var>6.20</var>filed 56 days before a primary.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.14.0"></a><a id="pl.6.21"></a><var>6.21</var>    Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 10A.20, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.22"></a><var>6.22</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Period of report.</b> A report must cover the period from the last day covered <br/>
<a id="pl.6.23"></a><var>6.23</var>by the previous report January 1 of the reporting year to seven days before the filing date, <br/>
<a id="pl.6.24"></a><var>6.24</var>except that the report due on January 31 must cover the period from the last day covered <br/>
<a id="pl.6.25"></a><var>6.25</var>by the previous report to December 31.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.15.0"></a><a id="pl.6.26"></a><var>6.26</var>    Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 10A.20, subdivision 12, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.27"></a><var>6.27</var>    Subd. 12. <b>Failure to file; penalty.</b> The board must send a notice by certified mail <br/>
<a id="pl.6.28"></a><var>6.28</var>to any individual who fails to file a statement required by this section. If an individual <br/>
<a id="pl.6.29"></a><var>6.29</var>fails to file a statement due January 31 within ten business days after the notice was sent, <br/>
<a id="pl.6.30"></a><var>6.30</var>the board may impose a late filing fee of $5 $25 per day, not to exceed $100 $1,000, <br/>
<a id="pl.6.31"></a><var>6.31</var>commencing with the 11th day after the notice was sent.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.32"></a><var>6.32</var>If an individual fails to file a statement due before a primary or election within three <br/>
<a id="pl.6.33"></a><var>6.33</var>days after the date due, regardless of whether the individual has received any notice, the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.1"></a><var>7.1</var>board may impose a late filing fee of $50 per day, not to exceed $500 $1,000, commencing <br/>
<a id="pl.7.2"></a><var>7.2</var>on the fourth day after the date the statement was due.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.3"></a><var>7.3</var>The board must send an additional notice by certified mail to an individual who fails <br/>
<a id="pl.7.4"></a><var>7.4</var>to file a statement within 14 days after the first notice was sent by the board that the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.5"></a><var>7.5</var>individual may be subject to a civil penalty for failure to file a statement. An individual <br/>
<a id="pl.7.6"></a><var>7.6</var>who fails to file the statement within seven days after the second notice was sent by the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.7"></a><var>7.7</var>board is subject to a civil penalty imposed by the board of up to $1,000.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.8"></a><var>7.8</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective June 1, 2010, and applies to <br/>
<a id="pl.7.9"></a><var>7.9</var>statements required to be filed on or after that date.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.16.0"></a><a id="pl.7.10"></a><var>7.10</var>    Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 10A.27, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.7.11"></a><var>7.11</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.12"></a><var>7.12</var>    Subd. 14. <b>Contributions of business revenue.</b> An association may, if not <br/>
<a id="pl.7.13"></a><var>7.13</var>prohibited by other law, contribute revenue from the operation of a business to an <br/>
<a id="pl.7.14"></a><var>7.14</var>independent expenditure political committee or an independent expenditure political fund <br/>
<a id="pl.7.15"></a><var>7.15</var>without complying with section 10A.27, subdivision 13.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.17.0"></a><a id="pl.7.16"></a><var>7.16</var>    Sec. 17. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 10A.27, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.7.17"></a><var>7.17</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.18"></a><var>7.18</var>    Subd. 15. <b>Contributions of dues or contribution revenue.</b> An association may, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.19"></a><var>7.19</var>if not prohibited by other law, contribute revenue from membership dues or fees, or <br/>
<a id="pl.7.20"></a><var>7.20</var>from contributions received by the association to an independent expenditure political <br/>
<a id="pl.7.21"></a><var>7.21</var>committee or an independent expenditure political fund without complying with section <br/>
<a id="pl.7.22"></a><var>7.22</var>10A.27, subdivision 13. Before the day when the recipient committee or fund's next report <br/>
<a id="pl.7.23"></a><var>7.23</var>must be filed with the board under section 10A.20, subdivision 2 or 5, an association <br/>
<a id="pl.7.24"></a><var>7.24</var>that has contributed $2,000 or more in aggregate to independent expenditure political <br/>
<a id="pl.7.25"></a><var>7.25</var>committees or funds during the calendar year must provide in writing to the recipient's <br/>
<a id="pl.7.26"></a><var>7.26</var>treasurer a statement that includes the name and address of each association that paid the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.27"></a><var>7.27</var>association dues or fees, or made contributions to the association that, in total, aggregate <br/>
<a id="pl.7.28"></a><var>7.28</var>$1,000 or more between January 1 of the calendar year and the date of the contribution. <br/>
<a id="pl.7.29"></a><var>7.29</var>The statement must be certified as true and correct by an officer of the contributing <br/>
<a id="pl.7.30"></a><var>7.30</var>association.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.18.0"></a><a id="pl.7.31"></a><var>7.31</var>    Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 10A.27, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.7.32"></a><var>7.32</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.1"></a><var>8.1</var>    Subd. 16. <b>Treasurer to submit disclosure statements.</b> The treasurer of a political <br/>
<a id="pl.8.2"></a><var>8.2</var>committee or political fund receiving a statement required under section 10A.27, <br/>
<a id="pl.8.3"></a><var>8.3</var>subdivision 15, must file a copy of the statement before the deadline for the committee <br/>
<a id="pl.8.4"></a><var>8.4</var>or fund's next report filed with the board under section 10A.20, subdivision 2 or 5, after <br/>
<a id="pl.8.5"></a><var>8.5</var>receiving the statement.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.19.0"></a><a id="pl.8.6"></a><var>8.6</var>    Sec. 19. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 10A.27, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.8.7"></a><var>8.7</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.8"></a><var>8.8</var>    Subd. 17. <b>Penalty.</b> (a) An association that makes a contribution under section <br/>
<a id="pl.8.9"></a><var>8.9</var>10A.27, subdivision 15, and fails to provide the required statement within the time <br/>
<a id="pl.8.10"></a><var>8.10</var>specified is subject to a civil penalty of up to four times the amount of the contribution, <br/>
<a id="pl.8.11"></a><var>8.11</var>but not to exceed $25,000, except when the violation was intentional.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.12"></a><var>8.12</var>(b) An independent expenditure political committee or an independent expenditure <br/>
<a id="pl.8.13"></a><var>8.13</var>political fund that files a report without including the statement required under section <br/>
<a id="pl.8.14"></a><var>8.14</var>10A.27, subdivision 15, is subject to a civil penalty of up to four times the amount of the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.15"></a><var>8.15</var>contribution for which disclosure was not filed, but not to exceed $25,000, except when <br/>
<a id="pl.8.16"></a><var>8.16</var>the violation was intentional.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.17"></a><var>8.17</var>(c) The penalties provided under this subdivision supersede any penalty otherwise <br/>
<a id="pl.8.18"></a><var>8.18</var>provided in statute.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.20.0"></a><a id="pl.8.19"></a><var>8.19</var>    Sec. 20. <b>[16A.0561] MAPPED DATA ON EXPENDITURES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.8.20"></a><var>8.20</var>(a) Data on expenditure of money from the funds as specified under sections <br/>
<a id="pl.8.21"></a><var>8.21</var>3.303, subdivision 10, and 116P.08, may, if practicable, be made available on the Web <br/>
<a id="pl.8.22"></a><var>8.22</var>in a manner that allows the public to obtain information about a project receiving an <br/>
<a id="pl.8.23"></a><var>8.23</var>appropriation by clicking on a map. To the extent feasible, the map should include or link <br/>
<a id="pl.8.24"></a><var>8.24</var>to information about each project, including, but not limited to, the location, the name <br/>
<a id="pl.8.25"></a><var>8.25</var>of the entity receiving the appropriation, the source of the appropriation, the amount of <br/>
<a id="pl.8.26"></a><var>8.26</var>money received, and a general statement of the purpose of the appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.27"></a><var>8.27</var>(b) If requested, the Legislative Coordinating Commission may, to the extent <br/>
<a id="pl.8.28"></a><var>8.28</var>practicable, provide relevant executive branch agencies with public geospatial data that it <br/>
<a id="pl.8.29"></a><var>8.29</var>receives for its Web site required under section 3.303, subdivision 10. The commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.8.30"></a><var>8.30</var>may make this information available to the public in a similar manner as information <br/>
<a id="pl.8.31"></a><var>8.31</var>provided under paragraph (a).<br/>
<a id="pl.8.32"></a><var>8.32</var>(c) In creating plans for public expenditures from all geographically locatable or <br/>
<a id="pl.8.33"></a><var>8.33</var>project based appropriations, prospective budget and project planning should consider <br/>
<a id="pl.8.34"></a><var>8.34</var>geographic and data reporting that would facilitate the goals of this section.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.21.0"></a><a id="pl.9.1"></a><var>9.1</var>    Sec. 21. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 16A.125, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.9.2"></a><var>9.2</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Forest trust lands.</b> (a) The term "state forest trust fund lands" as used <br/>
<a id="pl.9.3"></a><var>9.3</var>in this subdivision, means public land in trust under the Constitution set apart as "forest <br/>
<a id="pl.9.4"></a><var>9.4</var>lands under the authority of the commissioner" of natural resources as defined by section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.9.5"></a><var>9.5</var>89.001, subdivision 13
         </statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.6"></a><var>9.6</var>(b) The commissioner of management and budget shall credit the revenue from the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.7"></a><var>9.7</var>forest trust fund lands to the forest suspense account. The account must specify the trust <br/>
<a id="pl.9.8"></a><var>9.8</var>funds interested in the lands and the respective receipts of the lands.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.9"></a><var>9.9</var>(c) After a fiscal year, the commissioner of management and budget shall certify the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.10"></a><var>9.10</var>total costs incurred for forestry during that year under appropriations for the protection, <br/>
<a id="pl.9.11"></a><var>9.11</var>improvement, administration, and management of state forest trust fund lands and <br/>
<a id="pl.9.12"></a><var>9.12</var>construction and improvement of forest roads to enhance the forest value of the lands. <br/>
<a id="pl.9.13"></a><var>9.13</var>The certificate must specify the trust funds interested in the lands. The commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.9.14"></a><var>9.14</var>natural resources shall supply the commissioner of management and budget with the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.15"></a><var>9.15</var>information needed for the certificate.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.16"></a><var>9.16</var>(d) After a fiscal year, the commissioner shall distribute the receipts credited to the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.17"></a><var>9.17</var>suspense account during that fiscal year as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.9.18"></a><var>9.18</var>(1) the amount of the certified costs incurred by the state for forest management, <br/>
<a id="pl.9.19"></a><var>9.19</var>forest improvement, and road improvement during the fiscal year shall be transferred to <br/>
<a id="pl.9.20"></a><var>9.20</var>the forest management investment account established under section 
         <statute_ref>89.039</statute_ref>, including <br/>
<a id="pl.9.21"></a><var>9.21</var>the costs associated with the Legislative Coordinating Commission's permanent school <br/>
<a id="pl.9.22"></a><var>9.22</var>fund land management activities;<br/>
<a id="pl.9.23"></a><var>9.23</var>(2) the balance of the certified costs incurred by the state during the fiscal year <br/>
<a id="pl.9.24"></a><var>9.24</var>shall be transferred to the general fund; and<br/>
<a id="pl.9.25"></a><var>9.25</var>(3) the balance of the receipts shall then be returned prorated to the trust funds in <br/>
<a id="pl.9.26"></a><var>9.26</var>proportion to their respective interests in the lands which produced the receipts.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.27"></a><var>9.27</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2011.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.22.0"></a><a id="pl.9.28"></a><var>9.28</var>    Sec. 22. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 16A.275, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.9.29"></a><var>9.29</var><b>16A.275 AGENCY RECEIPTS; DEPOSIT, REPORT, CREDIT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.9.30"></a><var>9.30</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>If $250, daily.</b><b> Deposit receipts.</b> Except as otherwise provided by <br/>
<a id="pl.9.31"></a><var>9.31</var>law, an agency shall deposit receipts totaling $250 $1,000 or more in the state treasury <br/>
<a id="pl.9.32"></a><var>9.32</var>daily. The depositing agency shall send a report to the commissioner on the disposition of <br/>
<a id="pl.9.33"></a><var>9.33</var>receipts since the last report. The commissioner shall credit the deposits received during a <br/>
<a id="pl.9.34"></a><var>9.34</var>month to the proper funds not later than the first day of the next month.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.1"></a><var>10.1</var>Notwithstanding the general rule stated above, the commissioner of revenue is not <br/>
<a id="pl.10.2"></a><var>10.2</var>required to make daily deposits if (1) the volume of tax receipts cannot be processed daily <br/>
<a id="pl.10.3"></a><var>10.3</var>with available resources, or (2) receipts cannot be immediately identified for posting to <br/>
<a id="pl.10.4"></a><var>10.4</var>accounts.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.5"></a><var>10.5</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Exception.</b> The commissioner may authorize an agency to deposit <br/>
<a id="pl.10.6"></a><var>10.6</var>receipts totaling $250 $1,000 or more less frequently than daily for those locations where <br/>
<a id="pl.10.7"></a><var>10.7</var>the agency furnishes documentation to the commissioner that the cost of making daily <br/>
<a id="pl.10.8"></a><var>10.8</var>deposits exceeds the lost interest earnings and the risk of loss or theft of the receipts.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.23.0"></a><a id="pl.10.9"></a><var>10.9</var>    Sec. 23. <b>[16A.371] RECIPIENTS OF STATE GRANTS AND  APPROPRIATIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.10.10"></a><var>10.10</var>    (a) This section applies to a nonprofit organization that receives a direct appropriation <br/>
<a id="pl.10.11"></a><var>10.11</var>of state funds or that receives  a grant of state funds, if during the period covered by the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.12"></a><var>10.12</var>appropriation or grant an officer or employee of the organization will receive a salary from <br/>
<a id="pl.10.13"></a><var>10.13</var>the nonprofit organization or a related organization that exceeds the salary of the governor. <br/>
<a id="pl.10.14"></a><var>10.14</var>As a condition of receiving the direct appropriation or grant, a nonprofit organization <br/>
<a id="pl.10.15"></a><var>10.15</var>covered by this  section must agree that the organization will submit to the  attorney <br/>
<a id="pl.10.16"></a><var>10.16</var>general, during each year that the organization  receives a direct appropriation or grant of <br/>
<a id="pl.10.17"></a><var>10.17</var>state funds, a list of the total compensation of the three highest paid directors, officers, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.18"></a><var>10.18</var>or employees of the organization. The attorney general must make filings under this <br/>
<a id="pl.10.19"></a><var>10.19</var>paragraph public in the same manner as annual reports filed under section 
<statute_ref>309.53</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.20"></a><var>10.20</var>    (b) This section also applies to a health maintenance  organization, as defined in <br/>
<a id="pl.10.21"></a><var>10.21</var>section 
<statute_ref>62D.02, subdivision 4</statute_ref>, that  has a contract to provide services to the state or to state <br/>
<a id="pl.10.22"></a><var>10.22</var>employees, if an officer or employee of the organization  receives a salary that exceeds <br/>
<a id="pl.10.23"></a><var>10.23</var>the salary of the governor.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.24"></a><var>10.24</var>    (c) For purposes of this section:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.25"></a><var>10.25</var>    (1) "nonprofit organization" includes a corporation,  partnership, limited partnership, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.26"></a><var>10.26</var>limited liability company,  joint venture, cooperative, association, or trust, wherever <br/>
<a id="pl.10.27"></a><var>10.27</var>incorporated, organized, or registered, if the organization is  organized on a nonprofit basis;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.28"></a><var>10.28</var>    (2) "related organization" has the meaning defined in  section 
<statute_ref>317A.011, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.10.29"></a><var>10.29</var>18
</statute_ref>; and <br/>
<a id="pl.10.30"></a><var>10.30</var>    (3) "total compensation" means salaries, fees, bonuses,  fringe benefits, severance <br/>
<a id="pl.10.31"></a><var>10.31</var>payments, and deferred compensation.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.24.0"></a><a id="pl.10.32"></a><var>10.32</var>    Sec. 24. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 16B.24, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.33"></a><var>10.33</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Disposal of old buildings.</b> (a) Upon request from the head of an agency <br/>
<a id="pl.10.34"></a><var>10.34</var>with control of a state-owned building with an estimated market value of less than <br/>
<a id="pl.11.1"></a><var>11.1</var>$50,000, as determined by the commissioner, the commissioner may sell, demolish, or <br/>
<a id="pl.11.2"></a><var>11.2</var>otherwise dispose of the building if the commissioner determines that the building is no <br/>
<a id="pl.11.3"></a><var>11.3</var>longer used or is a fire or safety hazard.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.4"></a><var>11.4</var>The commissioner, (b) Upon request of the head of an agency which has with control <br/>
<a id="pl.11.5"></a><var>11.5</var>of a state-owned building which is no longer used or which is a fire or safety hazard, shall, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.6"></a><var>11.6</var>with an estimated market value of $50,000 or more, as determined by the commissioner, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.7"></a><var>11.7</var>the commissioner may sell, demolish, or otherwise dispose of the building after <br/>
<a id="pl.11.8"></a><var>11.8</var>determining that the building is no longer used or is a fire or safety hazard and obtaining <br/>
<a id="pl.11.9"></a><var>11.9</var>approval of the chairs of the senate Finance Committee and house of representatives Ways <br/>
<a id="pl.11.10"></a><var>11.10</var>and Means Committee, sell, wreck, or otherwise dispose of the building. <br/>
<a id="pl.11.11"></a><var>11.11</var>(c) In the event a sale is made under this subdivision, the proceeds shall be deposited <br/>
<a id="pl.11.12"></a><var>11.12</var>in the proper account or in the general fund provided by law. If there is no requirement in <br/>
<a id="pl.11.13"></a><var>11.13</var>law specifying how proceeds must be deposited other than section 16A.72, the proceeds <br/>
<a id="pl.11.14"></a><var>11.14</var>must be deposited in the account from which the appropriation to acquire or construct the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.15"></a><var>11.15</var>building was made. If the account from which the appropriation was made cannot be <br/>
<a id="pl.11.16"></a><var>11.16</var>identified or has been terminated, the proceeds must be deposited in the general fund.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.25.0"></a><a id="pl.11.17"></a><var>11.17</var>    Sec. 25. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 16B.322, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.18"></a><var>11.18</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Financing agreement.</b> The commissioner shall solicit proposals from <br/>
<a id="pl.11.19"></a><var>11.19</var>private financial institutions on an individual project or line of credit basis and may enter <br/>
<a id="pl.11.20"></a><var>11.20</var>into a financing agreement with one or more financial institutions. If a financing agreement <br/>
<a id="pl.11.21"></a><var>11.21</var>is for an individual project, the term of the financing agreement shall not exceed 15 years <br/>
<a id="pl.11.22"></a><var>11.22</var>from the date of final completion of the energy improvement project. The and a financing <br/>
<a id="pl.11.23"></a><var>11.23</var>agreement is assignable to the state agency operating or managing the state building or <br/>
<a id="pl.11.24"></a><var>11.24</var>facility improved by the energy improvement project. The term of a financing agreement <br/>
<a id="pl.11.25"></a><var>11.25</var>on an individual project basis must be less than the average expected useful life of the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.26"></a><var>11.26</var>energy saving measures implemented under the project. The proceeds from the financing <br/>
<a id="pl.11.27"></a><var>11.27</var>agreement are appropriated to the commissioner and may be used for the purposes of <br/>
<a id="pl.11.28"></a><var>11.28</var>this section and are available until spent.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.26.0"></a><a id="pl.11.29"></a><var>11.29</var>    Sec. 26. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 16B.322, subdivision 4a, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.30"></a><var>11.30</var>is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.31"></a><var>11.31</var>    Subd. 4a. <b>Financing agreement.</b> The commissioner of administration may, in <br/>
<a id="pl.11.32"></a><var>11.32</var>connection with a financing agreement, covenant in a master lease-purchase agreement <br/>
<a id="pl.11.33"></a><var>11.33</var>that the state will abide by the terms and provisions that are customary in net lease or <br/>
<a id="pl.11.34"></a><var>11.34</var>lease-purchase transactions including, but not limited to, covenants providing that the state:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.1"></a><var>12.1</var>(1) will maintain insurance as required under the terms of the lease agreement;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.2"></a><var>12.2</var>(2) is responsible to the lessor for any public liability or property damage claims or <br/>
<a id="pl.12.3"></a><var>12.3</var>costs related to the selection, use, or maintenance of the leased equipment, to the extent of <br/>
<a id="pl.12.4"></a><var>12.4</var>insurance or self-insurance maintained by the lessee, and for costs and expenses incurred <br/>
<a id="pl.12.5"></a><var>12.5</var>by the lessor as a result of any default by the lessee;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.6"></a><var>12.6</var>(3) authorizes the lessor to exercise the rights of a secured party with respect to the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.7"></a><var>12.7</var>equipment subject to the lease in the event of default by the lessee and, in addition, for <br/>
<a id="pl.12.8"></a><var>12.8</var>the present recovery of lease rentals due during the current term of the lease as liquidated <br/>
<a id="pl.12.9"></a><var>12.9</var>damages.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.27.0"></a><a id="pl.12.10"></a><var>12.10</var>    Sec. 27. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 16B.322, subdivision 4b, <br/>
<a id="pl.12.11"></a><var>12.11</var>is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.12"></a><var>12.12</var>    Subd. 4b. <b>Master lease-purchase agreements not debt.</b> A tax-exempt <br/>
<a id="pl.12.13"></a><var>12.13</var>lease-purchase agreement related to a financing agreement under this section does not <br/>
<a id="pl.12.14"></a><var>12.14</var>constitute or create a general or moral obligation or indebtedness of the state in excess <br/>
<a id="pl.12.15"></a><var>12.15</var>of the money from time to time appropriated or otherwise available for the payment of <br/>
<a id="pl.12.16"></a><var>12.16</var>rent coming due under the lease, and the state has no continuing obligation to appropriate <br/>
<a id="pl.12.17"></a><var>12.17</var>money for the payment of rent or other obligations under the lease agreement. Rent due <br/>
<a id="pl.12.18"></a><var>12.18</var>under a master lease-purchase financing agreement under this section during a current <br/>
<a id="pl.12.19"></a><var>12.19</var>lease term for which money has been appropriated is a current expense of the state. <br/>
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<a id="bill.1.28.0"></a><a id="pl.12.20"></a><var>12.20</var>    Sec. 28. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 16B.322, subdivision 4c, <br/>
<a id="pl.12.21"></a><var>12.21</var>is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.22"></a><var>12.22</var>    Subd. 4c. <b>Budget offset.</b> The commissioner shall require a state agency that uses <br/>
<a id="pl.12.23"></a><var>12.23</var>the state energy improvement program to certify that the agency will budget, allocate, and <br/>
<a id="pl.12.24"></a><var>12.24</var>commit agency funds sufficient to make rent payments under a financing agreement until <br/>
<a id="pl.12.25"></a><var>12.25</var>all rent obligations are paid in full. In the event a participating agency fails to make a <br/>
<a id="pl.12.26"></a><var>12.26</var>rent payment, the commissioner of management and budget shall reduce the operating <br/>
<a id="pl.12.27"></a><var>12.27</var>budgets budget of the state agencies that use the master lease-purchase program under a <br/>
<a id="pl.12.28"></a><var>12.28</var>financial agreement agency. The amount of the reduction is the amount sufficient to <br/>
<a id="pl.12.29"></a><var>12.29</var>make the actual master lease payments.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.29.0"></a><a id="pl.12.30"></a><var>12.30</var>    Sec. 29. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 16B.322, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.31"></a><var>12.31</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Qualifying energy improvement projects.</b> The commissioner may <br/>
<a id="pl.12.32"></a><var>12.32</var>approve an energy improvement project and enter into for a financing agreement if the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.33"></a><var>12.33</var>commissioner determines that:<br/>
<a id="pl.13.1"></a><var>13.1</var>    (1) the project and project financing agreement have been approved by the governing <br/>
<a id="pl.13.2"></a><var>13.2</var>body or head of the state agency that operates or manages the state building or facility to <br/>
<a id="pl.13.3"></a><var>13.3</var>be improved;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.4"></a><var>13.4</var>    (2) the project is technically and economically feasible;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.5"></a><var>13.5</var>    (3) the state agency that operates or manages the state building or facility has made <br/>
<a id="pl.13.6"></a><var>13.6</var>adequate provision for the operation and maintenance of the project;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.7"></a><var>13.7</var>    (4) if an energy efficiency improvement, the project is calculated to result in a <br/>
<a id="pl.13.8"></a><var>13.8</var>positive cash flow in each year the financing agreement is in effect;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.9"></a><var>13.9</var>    (5) the project proposer has fully explored the use of conservation investment plan <br/>
<a id="pl.13.10"></a><var>13.10</var>opportunities under section 
         <statute_ref>216B.241</statute_ref> with the utilities providing gas and electric service <br/>
<a id="pl.13.11"></a><var>13.11</var>to the energy improvement project;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.12"></a><var>13.12</var>    (6) if a renewable energy improvement, the project is calculated to reduce use of <br/>
<a id="pl.13.13"></a><var>13.13</var>fossil-fuel energy; and<br/>
<a id="pl.13.14"></a><var>13.14</var>    (7) if a geothermal energy improvement, the project is calculated to produce savings <br/>
<a id="pl.13.15"></a><var>13.15</var>in terms of nongeothermal energy and costs.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.16"></a><var>13.16</var>For the purpose of clause (6), "renewable energy" is energy produced by an eligible energy <br/>
<a id="pl.13.17"></a><var>13.17</var>technology as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>216B.1691, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, paragraph (a), clause (1).<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.30.0"></a><a id="pl.13.18"></a><var>13.18</var>    Sec. 30. <b>[16B.535] FLEET MANAGEMENT; CONSOLIDATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.13.19"></a><var>13.19</var>(a) The Department of Administration shall ensure optimum efficiency and economy <br/>
<a id="pl.13.20"></a><var>13.20</var>in the fleet management activities of all state agencies. The department must:<br/>
<a id="pl.13.21"></a><var>13.21</var>(1) maintain a current fleet management inventory and maintenance cost accounting <br/>
<a id="pl.13.22"></a><var>13.22</var>system that includes all state-owned or leased motor vehicles;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.23"></a><var>13.23</var>(2) develop uniform state policies and guidelines for vehicle acquisition, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.24"></a><var>13.24</var>replacement, use, fuel, maintenance, and recording of operational and other costs; and<br/>
<a id="pl.13.25"></a><var>13.25</var>(3) study the cost-effectiveness of consolidating or privatizing the state vehicle fleet <br/>
<a id="pl.13.26"></a><var>13.26</var>or sections of the state vehicle fleet, including documenting the current status of fleet <br/>
<a id="pl.13.27"></a><var>13.27</var>consolidation or privatization and assessing the cost-effectiveness of further consolidation <br/>
<a id="pl.13.28"></a><var>13.28</var>or privatization of the state vehicle fleet.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.29"></a><var>13.29</var>(b) When requested by the governor or the legislature, the department must submit <br/>
<a id="pl.13.30"></a><var>13.30</var>information detailing the costs associated with fleet operations based upon a statewide <br/>
<a id="pl.13.31"></a><var>13.31</var>uniform cost accounting system.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.32"></a><var>13.32</var>(c) State agencies authorized by the Department of Administration may operate <br/>
<a id="pl.13.33"></a><var>13.33</var>a vehicle fleet management program. Each such agency shall assign a fleet manager <br/>
<a id="pl.13.34"></a><var>13.34</var>who shall operate the agency's fleet program in accordance with policies and guidelines <br/>
<a id="pl.13.35"></a><var>13.35</var>established by the Department of Administration. <br/>
<a id="pl.14.1"></a><var>14.1</var>(d) Each fleet manager must review the use of state-owned or leased vehicles within <br/>
<a id="pl.14.2"></a><var>14.2</var>their agency at least annually to determine whether vehicle utilization meets best practices <br/>
<a id="pl.14.3"></a><var>14.3</var>criteria as determined by the Department of Administration.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.31.0"></a><a id="pl.14.4"></a><var>14.4</var>    Sec. 31. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 16C.055, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.5"></a><var>14.5</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Restriction.</b> After July 1, 2002, an agency may not enter into a contract or <br/>
<a id="pl.14.6"></a><var>14.6</var>otherwise agree with a nongovernmental entity to receive total nonmonetary consideration <br/>
<a id="pl.14.7"></a><var>14.7</var>valued at more than $100,000 annually in exchange for the agency providing nonmonetary <br/>
<a id="pl.14.8"></a><var>14.8</var>consideration, unless such an agreement is specifically authorized by law. This subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.14.9"></a><var>14.9</var>does not apply to the State Lottery.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.32.0"></a><a id="pl.14.10"></a><var>14.10</var>    Sec. 32. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 16C.16, subdivision 6a, as <br/>
<a id="pl.14.11"></a><var>14.11</var>amended by 2010 S.F. No. 2737, article 2, section 3, if enacted, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.12"></a><var>14.12</var>    Subd. 6a. <b>Veteran-owned small businesses.</b> (a) The commissioner shall award <br/>
<a id="pl.14.13"></a><var>14.13</var>up to a six percent preference, but no less than the percentage awarded to any other <br/>
<a id="pl.14.14"></a><var>14.14</var>group under this section except when mandated by the federal government as a condition <br/>
<a id="pl.14.15"></a><var>14.15</var>of receiving federal funds, in the amount bid on state procurement to certified small <br/>
<a id="pl.14.16"></a><var>14.16</var>businesses that are majority-owned and operated by:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.17"></a><var>14.17</var>    (1) recently separated veterans who have served in active military service, at any <br/>
<a id="pl.14.18"></a><var>14.18</var>time on or after September 11, 2001, and who have been discharged under honorable <br/>
<a id="pl.14.19"></a><var>14.19</var>conditions from active service, as indicated by the person's United States Department of <br/>
<a id="pl.14.20"></a><var>14.20</var>Defense form DD-214 or by the commissioner of veterans affairs; <br/>
<a id="pl.14.21"></a><var>14.21</var>    (2) veterans with service-connected disabilities, as determined at any time by the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.22"></a><var>14.22</var>United States Department of Veterans Affairs; or <br/>
<a id="pl.14.23"></a><var>14.23</var>    (3) any other veteran-owned small businesses certified under section 
         <statute_ref>16C.19</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.24"></a><var>14.24</var>paragraph (d).<br/>
<a id="pl.14.25"></a><var>14.25</var>    (b) The purpose of this designation is to facilitate the transition of veterans from <br/>
<a id="pl.14.26"></a><var>14.26</var>military to civilian life, and to help compensate veterans for their sacrifices, including but <br/>
<a id="pl.14.27"></a><var>14.27</var>not limited to their sacrifice of health and time, to the state and nation during their military <br/>
<a id="pl.14.28"></a><var>14.28</var>service, as well as to enhance economic development within Minnesota.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.33.0"></a><a id="pl.14.29"></a><var>14.29</var>    Sec. 33. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 16E.02, subdivision 1, is <br/>
<a id="pl.14.30"></a><var>14.30</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.31"></a><var>14.31</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Office management and structure.</b> (a) The chief information officer <br/>
<a id="pl.14.32"></a><var>14.32</var>is appointed by the governor. The chief information officer serves in the unclassified <br/>
<a id="pl.14.33"></a><var>14.33</var>service at the pleasure of the governor. The chief information officer must have experience <br/>
<a id="pl.15.1"></a><var>15.1</var>leading enterprise-level information technology organizations. The chief information <br/>
<a id="pl.15.2"></a><var>15.2</var>officer is the state's chief information officer and information and telecommunications <br/>
<a id="pl.15.3"></a><var>15.3</var>technology advisor to the governor.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.4"></a><var>15.4</var>(b) The chief information officer may appoint other employees of the office. <br/>
<a id="pl.15.5"></a><var>15.5</var>The staff of the office must include individuals knowledgeable in information and <br/>
<a id="pl.15.6"></a><var>15.6</var>telecommunications technology systems and services and individuals with specialized <br/>
<a id="pl.15.7"></a><var>15.7</var>training in information security and accessibility.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.8"></a><var>15.8</var>(c) The chief information officer may appoint a Webmaster responsible for the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.9"></a><var>15.9</var>supervision and development of state Web sites under the control of the office. The <br/>
<a id="pl.15.10"></a><var>15.10</var>Webmaster, if appointed, shall ensure that these Web sites are maintained in an easily <br/>
<a id="pl.15.11"></a><var>15.11</var>accessible format that is consistent throughout state government and are consistent <br/>
<a id="pl.15.12"></a><var>15.12</var>with the accessibility standards developed under section 16E.03, subdivision 9. The <br/>
<a id="pl.15.13"></a><var>15.13</var>Webmaster, if appointed, shall provide assistance and guidance consistent with the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.14"></a><var>15.14</var>requirements of this paragraph to other state agencies for the maintenance of other Web <br/>
<a id="pl.15.15"></a><var>15.15</var>sites not under the direct control of the office.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.34.0"></a><a id="pl.15.16"></a><var>15.16</var>    Sec. 34. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 16E.04, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.15.17"></a><var>15.17</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Responsibilities.</b> (a) In addition to other activities prescribed by law, the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.18"></a><var>15.18</var>office shall carry out the duties set out in this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.19"></a><var>15.19</var>    (b) The office shall develop and establish a state information architecture to ensure:<br/>
<a id="pl.15.20"></a><var>15.20</var>(1)  that state agency development and purchase of information and communications <br/>
<a id="pl.15.21"></a><var>15.21</var>systems, equipment, and services is designed to ensure that individual agency information <br/>
<a id="pl.15.22"></a><var>15.22</var>systems complement and do not needlessly duplicate or conflict with the systems of other <br/>
<a id="pl.15.23"></a><var>15.23</var>agencies; and<br/>
<a id="pl.15.24"></a><var>15.24</var>(2) enhanced public access to data can be provided consistent with standards <br/>
<a id="pl.15.25"></a><var>15.25</var>developed under section 16E.05, subdivision 4. <br/>
<a id="pl.15.26"></a><var>15.26</var>When state agencies have need for the same or similar public data, the chief information <br/>
<a id="pl.15.27"></a><var>15.27</var>officer, in coordination with the affected agencies, shall manage the most efficient and <br/>
<a id="pl.15.28"></a><var>15.28</var>cost-effective method of producing and storing data for or sharing data between those <br/>
<a id="pl.15.29"></a><var>15.29</var>agencies. The development of this information architecture must include the establishment <br/>
<a id="pl.15.30"></a><var>15.30</var>of standards and guidelines to be followed by state agencies. The office shall ensure <br/>
<a id="pl.15.31"></a><var>15.31</var>compliance with the architecture.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.32"></a><var>15.32</var>    (c) The office shall assist state agencies in the planning and management of <br/>
<a id="pl.15.33"></a><var>15.33</var>information systems so that an individual information system reflects and supports the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.34"></a><var>15.34</var>state agency's mission and the state's requirements and functions. The office shall review <br/>
<a id="pl.15.35"></a><var>15.35</var>and approve agency technology plans to ensure consistency with enterprise information <br/>
<a id="pl.16.1"></a><var>16.1</var>and telecommunications technology strategy. By January 15 of each year, the chief <br/>
<a id="pl.16.2"></a><var>16.2</var>information officer must report to the chairs and the ranking minority members of <br/>
<a id="pl.16.3"></a><var>16.3</var>the legislative committees and divisions with jurisdiction over the office regarding the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.4"></a><var>16.4</var>assistance provided under this paragraph. The report must include a listing of agencies <br/>
<a id="pl.16.5"></a><var>16.5</var>that have developed or are developing plans under this paragraph.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.6"></a><var>16.6</var>    (d) The office shall review and approve agency requests for funding for the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.7"></a><var>16.7</var>development or purchase of information systems equipment or software before the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.8"></a><var>16.8</var>requests may be included in the governor's budget.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.9"></a><var>16.9</var>    (e) The office shall review major purchases of information systems equipment to:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.10"></a><var>16.10</var>    (1) ensure that the equipment follows the standards and guidelines of the state <br/>
<a id="pl.16.11"></a><var>16.11</var>information architecture;<br/>
<a id="pl.16.12"></a><var>16.12</var>    (2) ensure the agency's proposed purchase reflects a cost-effective policy regarding <br/>
<a id="pl.16.13"></a><var>16.13</var>volume purchasing; and<br/>
<a id="pl.16.14"></a><var>16.14</var>    (3) ensure that the equipment is consistent with other systems in other state agencies <br/>
<a id="pl.16.15"></a><var>16.15</var>so that data can be shared among agencies, unless the office determines that the agency <br/>
<a id="pl.16.16"></a><var>16.16</var>purchasing the equipment has special needs justifying the inconsistency.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.17"></a><var>16.17</var>    (f) The office shall review the operation of information systems by state agencies <br/>
<a id="pl.16.18"></a><var>16.18</var>and ensure that these systems are operated efficiently and securely and continually meet <br/>
<a id="pl.16.19"></a><var>16.19</var>the standards and guidelines established by the office. The standards and guidelines must <br/>
<a id="pl.16.20"></a><var>16.20</var>emphasize uniformity that is cost-effective for the enterprise, that encourages information <br/>
<a id="pl.16.21"></a><var>16.21</var>interchange, open systems environments, and portability of information whenever <br/>
<a id="pl.16.22"></a><var>16.22</var>practicable and consistent with an agency's authority and chapter 13.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.23"></a><var>16.23</var>    (g) The office shall conduct a comprehensive review at least every three years of <br/>
<a id="pl.16.24"></a><var>16.24</var>the information systems investments that have been made by state agencies and higher <br/>
<a id="pl.16.25"></a><var>16.25</var>education institutions. The review must include recommendations on any information <br/>
<a id="pl.16.26"></a><var>16.26</var>systems applications that could be provided in a more cost-beneficial manner by an outside <br/>
<a id="pl.16.27"></a><var>16.27</var>source. The office must report the results of its review to the legislature and the governor.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.35.0"></a><a id="pl.16.28"></a><var>16.28</var>    Sec. 35. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 16E.05, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.16.29"></a><var>16.29</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.30"></a><var>16.30</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Standards for transparency.</b> The chief information officer, in consultation <br/>
<a id="pl.16.31"></a><var>16.31</var>with the Information Policy Analysis Division of the Department of Administration, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.32"></a><var>16.32</var>shall develop standards to enhance public access to electronic data maintained by state <br/>
<a id="pl.16.33"></a><var>16.33</var>government, consistent with the requirements of chapter 13. The standards must ensure <br/>
<a id="pl.16.34"></a><var>16.34</var>that:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.35"></a><var>16.35</var>(1) the state information architecture facilitates public access to agency data;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.1"></a><var>17.1</var>(2) publicly available data is managed using an approved state metadata model; and<br/>
<a id="pl.17.2"></a><var>17.2</var>(3) all geospatial data conform to an approved state geocode model.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.36.0"></a><a id="pl.17.3"></a><var>17.3</var>    Sec. 36. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 43A.50, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.4"></a><var>17.4</var>    Subd. 2.  <b>Registration.</b> (a) A federated funding organization shall apply to the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.5"></a><var>17.5</var>commissioner by March 1 in order to be eligible to participate in the state employee <br/>
<a id="pl.17.6"></a><var>17.6</var>combined charities campaign for that year. <br/>
<a id="pl.17.7"></a><var>17.7</var>(b) A federated funding organization must apply in the form prescribed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.8"></a><var>17.8</var>commissioner and shall provide the following: <br/>
<a id="pl.17.9"></a><var>17.9</var>(1) assurance of tax exempt status for the federated funding organization and each of <br/>
<a id="pl.17.10"></a><var>17.10</var>the charitable agencies identified by the federated funding organization as an affiliated <br/>
<a id="pl.17.11"></a><var>17.11</var>agency; <br/>
<a id="pl.17.12"></a><var>17.12</var>(2) assurance of proper registration with the attorney general of Minnesota to solicit <br/>
<a id="pl.17.13"></a><var>17.13</var>contributions in the state of Minnesota for the federated funding organization and each of <br/>
<a id="pl.17.14"></a><var>17.14</var>the charitable agencies identified by the federated funding organization as an affiliated <br/>
<a id="pl.17.15"></a><var>17.15</var>agency. A copy of the registration letter in effect at the time of application for the state <br/>
<a id="pl.17.16"></a><var>17.16</var>employee combined charities campaign must be available upon request; <br/>
<a id="pl.17.17"></a><var>17.17</var>(3) an affidavit signed by a duly constituted officer of the federated funding <br/>
<a id="pl.17.18"></a><var>17.18</var>organization attesting to the fact that the federated funding organization and its affiliated <br/>
<a id="pl.17.19"></a><var>17.19</var>agencies are in compliance with each of the provisions of this section; <br/>
<a id="pl.17.20"></a><var>17.20</var>(4) a list of the board of directors or local advisory board for the federated funding <br/>
<a id="pl.17.21"></a><var>17.21</var>organization which identifies the members who live or work in Minnesota and contiguous <br/>
<a id="pl.17.22"></a><var>17.22</var>counties; <br/>
<a id="pl.17.23"></a><var>17.23</var>(5) a list of the name and business address of each affiliated agency the federated <br/>
<a id="pl.17.24"></a><var>17.24</var>funding organization supports; <br/>
<a id="pl.17.25"></a><var>17.25</var>(6) a list of any related organizations, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>317A.011, subdivision 18</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.17.26"></a><var>17.26</var>(7) the total contributions received in the organization's accounting year last <br/>
<a id="pl.17.27"></a><var>17.27</var>reported and, from those contributions, the amounts expended by the federated funding <br/>
<a id="pl.17.28"></a><var>17.28</var>organization for management and general costs and for fund-raising costs and the amount <br/>
<a id="pl.17.29"></a><var>17.29</var>distributed to the affiliated agencies, programs, and designated agencies it supports; and <br/>
<a id="pl.17.30"></a><var>17.30</var>(8) a fee of $100, or ten percent of the funds raised from state employees in <br/>
<a id="pl.17.31"></a><var>17.31</var>the previous campaign, whichever is less. The fee for an organization which did not <br/>
<a id="pl.17.32"></a><var>17.32</var>participate in the previous year's state employee campaign is $100. These fees must <br/>
<a id="pl.17.33"></a><var>17.33</var>be deposited into an account in the special revenue fund and are appropriated to the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.34"></a><var>17.34</var>commissioner to be expended with the approval of the Combined Charities Board in <br/>
<a id="pl.17.35"></a><var>17.35</var>section 43A.04 for costs associated with administering the annual campaign. <br/>
<a id="pl.18.1"></a><var>18.1</var>The commissioner may require submission of additional information needed to <br/>
<a id="pl.18.2"></a><var>18.2</var>determine compliance with the provisions of this chapter. <br/>
<a id="pl.18.3"></a><var>18.3</var>(c) The commissioner shall register or not register the application of an organization <br/>
<a id="pl.18.4"></a><var>18.4</var>and shall notify the organization of the decision by May 1. An organization whose <br/>
<a id="pl.18.5"></a><var>18.5</var>application is denied has ten calendar days after receiving notice of the denial to appeal <br/>
<a id="pl.18.6"></a><var>18.6</var>the decision or file an amended application correcting the deficiency. The commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.18.7"></a><var>18.7</var>shall register or not register the organization within ten calendar days after receiving the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.8"></a><var>18.8</var>appeal or amended application. If registration is denied a second time, the organization <br/>
<a id="pl.18.9"></a><var>18.9</var>may appeal within five calendar days after receiving notice of the denial. A hearing <br/>
<a id="pl.18.10"></a><var>18.10</var>shall be scheduled by the commissioner and shall be held within 15 calendar days after <br/>
<a id="pl.18.11"></a><var>18.11</var>receiving notice of the appeal. The parties may mutually agree to a later date. The <br/>
<a id="pl.18.12"></a><var>18.12</var>provisions of chapter 14 do not apply to the hearing. The hearing shall be conducted in <br/>
<a id="pl.18.13"></a><var>18.13</var>a manner considered appropriate by the commissioner. The commissioner shall make a <br/>
<a id="pl.18.14"></a><var>18.14</var>determination within five calendar days after the hearing has been completed. <br/>
<a id="pl.18.15"></a><var>18.15</var>(d) Only organizations that are approved may participate in the state employee <br/>
<a id="pl.18.16"></a><var>18.16</var>combined charities campaign for the year of approval and only contributions to approved <br/>
<a id="pl.18.17"></a><var>18.17</var>organizations may be deducted from an employee's pay pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>16A.134</statute_ref>. <br/>
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<a id="bill.1.37.0"></a><a id="pl.18.18"></a><var>18.18</var>    Sec. 37. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 79.34, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.18.19"></a><var>18.19</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Conditions requiring membership.</b> The nonprofit association <br/>
<a id="pl.18.20"></a><var>18.20</var>known as the Workers' Compensation Reinsurance Association may be incorporated under <br/>
<a id="pl.18.21"></a><var>18.21</var>chapter 317A with all the powers of a corporation formed under that chapter, except that <br/>
<a id="pl.18.22"></a><var>18.22</var>if the provisions of that chapter are inconsistent with sections 
         <statute_ref>79.34</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>79.40</statute_ref>, sections <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.18.23"></a><var>18.23</var>79.34
         </statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>79.40</statute_ref> govern. Each insurer as defined by section 
         <statute_ref>79.01, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, shall, as <br/>
<a id="pl.18.24"></a><var>18.24</var>a condition of its authority to transact workers' compensation insurance in this state, be <br/>
<a id="pl.18.25"></a><var>18.25</var>a member of the reinsurance association and is bound by the plan of operation of the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.26"></a><var>18.26</var>reinsurance association; provided, that all affiliated insurers within a holding company <br/>
<a id="pl.18.27"></a><var>18.27</var>system as defined in chapter 60D are considered a single entity for purposes of the exercise <br/>
<a id="pl.18.28"></a><var>18.28</var>of all rights and duties of membership in the reinsurance association. Each self-insurer <br/>
<a id="pl.18.29"></a><var>18.29</var>approved under section 
         <statute_ref>176.181</statute_ref> and each political subdivision that self-insures shall, as a <br/>
<a id="pl.18.30"></a><var>18.30</var>condition of its authority to self-insure workers' compensation liability in this state, be a <br/>
<a id="pl.18.31"></a><var>18.31</var>member of the reinsurance association and is bound by its plan of operation; provided that: <br/>
<a id="pl.18.32"></a><var>18.32</var>(1) all affiliated companies within a holding company system, as determined by <br/>
<a id="pl.18.33"></a><var>18.33</var>the commissioner of labor and industry in a manner consistent with the standards and <br/>
<a id="pl.18.34"></a><var>18.34</var>definitions in chapter 60D, are considered a single entity for purposes of the exercise of all <br/>
<a id="pl.18.35"></a><var>18.35</var>rights and duties of membership in the reinsurance association; and<br/>
<a id="pl.19.1"></a><var>19.1</var>(2) all group self-insurers granted authority to self-insure pursuant to section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.19.2"></a><var>19.2</var>176.181
         </statute_ref> are considered single entities for purposes of the exercise of all the rights and <br/>
<a id="pl.19.3"></a><var>19.3</var>duties of membership in the reinsurance association. As a condition of its authority to <br/>
<a id="pl.19.4"></a><var>19.4</var>self-insure workers' compensation liability, and for losses incurred after December 31, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.5"></a><var>19.5</var>1983, the state is a member of the reinsurance association and is bound by its plan of <br/>
<a id="pl.19.6"></a><var>19.6</var>operation. The commissioner of management and budget administration represents <br/>
<a id="pl.19.7"></a><var>19.7</var>the state in the exercise of all the rights and duties of membership in the reinsurance <br/>
<a id="pl.19.8"></a><var>19.8</var>association. The amounts necessary to pay the state's premiums required for coverage by <br/>
<a id="pl.19.9"></a><var>19.9</var>the Workers' Compensation Reinsurance Association are appropriated from the general <br/>
<a id="pl.19.10"></a><var>19.10</var>fund to the commissioner of management and budget administration. The University <br/>
<a id="pl.19.11"></a><var>19.11</var>of Minnesota shall pay its portion of workers' compensation reinsurance premiums <br/>
<a id="pl.19.12"></a><var>19.12</var>directly to the Workers' Compensation Reinsurance Association. For the purposes of <br/>
<a id="pl.19.13"></a><var>19.13</var>this section, "state" means the administrative branch of state government, the legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.19.14"></a><var>19.14</var>branch, the judicial branch, the University of Minnesota, and any other entity whose <br/>
<a id="pl.19.15"></a><var>19.15</var>workers' compensation liability is paid from the state revolving fund. The commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.19.16"></a><var>19.16</var>of management and budget may calculate, prorate, and charge a department or agency <br/>
<a id="pl.19.17"></a><var>19.17</var>the portion of premiums paid to the reinsurance association for employees who are <br/>
<a id="pl.19.18"></a><var>19.18</var>paid wholly or in part by federal funds, dedicated funds, or special revenue funds. The <br/>
<a id="pl.19.19"></a><var>19.19</var>reinsurance association is not a state agency. Actions of the reinsurance association and its <br/>
<a id="pl.19.20"></a><var>19.20</var>board of directors and actions of the commissioner of labor and industry with respect to <br/>
<a id="pl.19.21"></a><var>19.21</var>the reinsurance association are not subject to chapters 13 and 15. All property owned by <br/>
<a id="pl.19.22"></a><var>19.22</var>the association is exempt from taxation. The reinsurance association is not obligated to <br/>
<a id="pl.19.23"></a><var>19.23</var>make any payments or pay any assessments to any funds or pools established pursuant to <br/>
<a id="pl.19.24"></a><var>19.24</var>this chapter or chapter 176 or any other law. <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.1.38.0"></a><a id="pl.19.26"></a><var>19.26</var>    Sec. 38. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 103F.755, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.27"></a><var>19.27</var><b>103F.755 INTEGRATION OF DATA.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.19.28"></a><var>19.28</var>The data collected for the activities of the clean water partnership program that have <br/>
<a id="pl.19.29"></a><var>19.29</var>common value for natural resource planning must be provided and integrated into the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.30"></a><var>19.30</var>Minnesota land management information system's geographic and summary databases <br/>
<a id="pl.19.31"></a><var>19.31</var>according to published data compatibility guidelines made available using standards <br/>
<a id="pl.19.32"></a><var>19.32</var>adopted by the Office of Enterprise Technology and geospatial technology standards and <br/>
<a id="pl.19.33"></a><var>19.33</var>guidelines published by the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office. Costs associated <br/>
<a id="pl.19.34"></a><var>19.34</var>with this data delivery must be borne by this activity.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.39.0"></a><a id="pl.20.1"></a><var>20.1</var>    Sec. 39. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 103H.175, as amended by Laws 2009, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.2"></a><var>20.2</var>chapter 101, article 2, section 107, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.20.3"></a><var>20.3</var><b>103H.175 GROUNDWATER QUALITY MONITORING.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.20.4"></a><var>20.4</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Monitoring results to be </b><b>submitted to the Minnesota Geospatial </b><br/>
<a id="pl.20.5"></a><var>20.5</var><b>Information Office</b><b> made available using state data standards</b><b>.</b> The results of <br/>
<a id="pl.20.6"></a><var>20.6</var>monitoring groundwater quality by state agencies and political subdivisions must <br/>
<a id="pl.20.7"></a><var>20.7</var>be submitted to made available using standards adopted by the Office of Enterprise <br/>
<a id="pl.20.8"></a><var>20.8</var>Technology and geospatial technology standards and guidelines published by the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.9"></a><var>20.9</var>Minnesota Geospatial Information Office.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.10"></a><var>20.10</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Computerized database.</b> The Minnesota Geospatial Information Office <br/>
<a id="pl.20.11"></a><var>20.11</var>Agencies monitoring groundwater shall maintain a computerized database databases of the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.12"></a><var>20.12</var>results of groundwater quality monitoring in a manner that is accessible to the Pollution <br/>
<a id="pl.20.13"></a><var>20.13</var>Control Agency, Department of Agriculture, Department of Health, and Department of <br/>
<a id="pl.20.14"></a><var>20.14</var>Natural Resources. The center shall assess the quality and reliability of the data and <br/>
<a id="pl.20.15"></a><var>20.15</var>organize the data in a usable format.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.16"></a><var>20.16</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Report.</b> In each even-numbered year, the Pollution Control Agency, in <br/>
<a id="pl.20.17"></a><var>20.17</var>cooperation with other agencies participating in the monitoring of water resources, shall <br/>
<a id="pl.20.18"></a><var>20.18</var>provide a draft report on the status of groundwater monitoring to the Environmental <br/>
<a id="pl.20.19"></a><var>20.19</var>Quality Board for review and then to the house of representatives and senate committees <br/>
<a id="pl.20.20"></a><var>20.20</var>with jurisdiction over the environment, natural resources, and agriculture as part of the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.21"></a><var>20.21</var>report in section 
         <statute_ref>103A.204</statute_ref>.  <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.40.0"></a><a id="pl.20.22"></a><var>20.22</var>    Sec. 40. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 115A.15, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.20.23"></a><var>20.23</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Staff.</b> The commissioner of administration shall may employ an <br/>
<a id="pl.20.24"></a><var>20.24</var>administrator to manage the resource recovery program and other staff and consultants <br/>
<a id="pl.20.25"></a><var>20.25</var>as are necessary to carry out the program.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.41.0"></a><a id="pl.20.26"></a><var>20.26</var>    Sec. 41. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 115A.15, subdivision 9, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.20.27"></a><var>20.27</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Recycling goal.</b> By December 31, 1996, the commissioner shall recycle <br/>
<a id="pl.20.28"></a><var>20.28</var>at least 60 percent by weight of the solid waste generated by state offices and other state <br/>
<a id="pl.20.29"></a><var>20.29</var>operations located in the metropolitan area The goal of the resource recovery program <br/>
<a id="pl.20.30"></a><var>20.30</var>is to recycle at least 60 percent of the solid waste generated by state offices and other <br/>
<a id="pl.20.31"></a><var>20.31</var>state operations. By March 1 of each year, the commissioner shall report to the Pollution <br/>
<a id="pl.20.32"></a><var>20.32</var>Control Agency the estimated recycling rates by county for state offices and other state <br/>
<a id="pl.20.33"></a><var>20.33</var>operations in the metropolitan area for the previous calendar year. The Pollution Control <br/>
<a id="pl.20.34"></a><var>20.34</var>Agency shall incorporate these figures into the reports submitted by the counties under <br/>
<a id="pl.21.1"></a><var>21.1</var>section 
         <statute_ref>115A.557, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, to determine each county's progress toward the goal in <br/>
<a id="pl.21.2"></a><var>21.2</var>section 
         <statute_ref>115A.551, subdivision 2</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.21.3"></a><var>21.3</var>Each state agency in the metropolitan area shall work to meet the recycling goal <br/>
<a id="pl.21.4"></a><var>21.4</var>individually. If the goal is not met by an agency, the commissioner shall notify that <br/>
<a id="pl.21.5"></a><var>21.5</var>agency that the goal has not been met and the reasons the goal has not been met and shall <br/>
<a id="pl.21.6"></a><var>21.6</var>provide information to the employees in the agency regarding recycling opportunities and <br/>
<a id="pl.21.7"></a><var>21.7</var>expectations The commissioner shall provide agencies with their performance against the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.8"></a><var>21.8</var>goal along with information about recycling opportunities to increase their performance.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.42.0"></a><a id="pl.21.9"></a><var>21.9</var>    Sec. 42. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 115A.15, subdivision 10, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.10"></a><var>21.10</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Materials recovery facility; materials collection; waste audits.</b> (a) The <br/>
<a id="pl.21.11"></a><var>21.11</var>commissioner of the Department of Administration shall establish a central materials <br/>
<a id="pl.21.12"></a><var>21.12</var>recovery facility to manage recyclable materials collected from state offices and other state <br/>
<a id="pl.21.13"></a><var>21.13</var>operations in the metropolitan area. The facility must be located as close as practicable to <br/>
<a id="pl.21.14"></a><var>21.14</var>the State Capitol complex and must be large enough to accommodate temporary storage <br/>
<a id="pl.21.15"></a><var>21.15</var>of recyclable materials collected from state offices and other state operations in the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.16"></a><var>21.16</var>metropolitan area and the processing of those materials for market.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.17"></a><var>21.17</var>(b) The commissioner shall establish a recyclable materials collection and <br/>
<a id="pl.21.18"></a><var>21.18</var>transportation system for state offices and other state operations in the metropolitan area <br/>
<a id="pl.21.19"></a><var>21.19</var>that will maximize the types and amount of materials collected and the number of state <br/>
<a id="pl.21.20"></a><var>21.20</var>offices and other state operations served, and will minimize barriers to effective and <br/>
<a id="pl.21.21"></a><var>21.21</var>efficient collection, transportation, and marketing of recyclable materials.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.22"></a><var>21.22</var>(c) The commissioner shall may perform regular audits on the solid waste and <br/>
<a id="pl.21.23"></a><var>21.23</var>recyclable materials collected to identify materials upon which to focus waste reduction, <br/>
<a id="pl.21.24"></a><var>21.24</var>reuse, and recycling activities and to measure:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.25"></a><var>21.25</var>(1) progress made toward the recycling goal in subdivision 9;<br/>
<a id="pl.21.26"></a><var>21.26</var>(2) progress made to reduce waste generation; and<br/>
<a id="pl.21.27"></a><var>21.27</var>(3) potential for additional waste reduction, reuse, and recycling.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.28"></a><var>21.28</var>(d) The commissioner may contract with private entities for the activities required in <br/>
<a id="pl.21.29"></a><var>21.29</var>this subdivision if the commissioner determines that it would be cost-effective to do so.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.43.0"></a><a id="pl.21.30"></a><var>21.30</var>    Sec. 43. <b>[116W.035] INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.21.31"></a><var>21.31</var>    To the extent the projects or grants approved by the authority or other work of the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.32"></a><var>21.32</var>authority impact state information systems,  these information systems are subject to <br/>
<a id="pl.21.33"></a><var>21.33</var>the jurisdiction of the Office of Enterprise Technology in chapter 16E, including, but <br/>
<a id="pl.21.34"></a><var>21.34</var>not limited to:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.1"></a><var>22.1</var>    (1) evaluation and approval as specified in section 16E.03, subdivisions 3 and 4;<br/>
<a id="pl.22.2"></a><var>22.2</var>    (2) review to ensure compliance with security policies, guidelines, and standards as <br/>
<a id="pl.22.3"></a><var>22.3</var>specified in section 16E.03, subdivision 7; and<br/>
<a id="pl.22.4"></a><var>22.4</var>    (3) assurance of compliance with accessibility standards developed under section <br/>
<a id="pl.22.5"></a><var>22.5</var>16E.03, subdivision 9.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.44.0"></a><a id="pl.22.6"></a><var>22.6</var>    Sec. 44. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 127A.30, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.7"></a><var>22.7</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Duties. </b> The advisory committee, in conjunction with the Legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.22.8"></a><var>22.8</var>Coordinating Commission, shall review the policies of the Department of Natural <br/>
<a id="pl.22.9"></a><var>22.9</var>Resources and current statutes on management of school trust fund lands at least annually <br/>
<a id="pl.22.10"></a><var>22.10</var>and shall recommend necessary changes in statutes, policy, and implementation in order to <br/>
<a id="pl.22.11"></a><var>22.11</var>ensure provident utilization of the permanent school fund lands. By January 15 of each <br/>
<a id="pl.22.12"></a><var>22.12</var>year, the advisory committee shall submit a report to the legislature with recommendations <br/>
<a id="pl.22.13"></a><var>22.13</var>for the oversight and management of school trust lands to secure long-term economic <br/>
<a id="pl.22.14"></a><var>22.14</var>return for the permanent school fund, consistent with sections 
         <statute_ref>92.121</statute_ref> and 
         <statute_ref>127A.31</statute_ref>. The <br/>
<a id="pl.22.15"></a><var>22.15</var>committee's annual report may include recommendations to:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.16"></a><var>22.16</var>    (1) manage the school trust lands efficiently;<br/>
<a id="pl.22.17"></a><var>22.17</var>    (2) reduce the management expenditures of school trust lands and maximize the <br/>
<a id="pl.22.18"></a><var>22.18</var>revenues deposited in the permanent school trust fund;<br/>
<a id="pl.22.19"></a><var>22.19</var>    (3) manage the sale, exchange, and commercial leasing of school trust lands to <br/>
<a id="pl.22.20"></a><var>22.20</var>maximize the revenues deposited in the permanent school trust fund and retain the value <br/>
<a id="pl.22.21"></a><var>22.21</var>from the long-term appreciation of the school trust lands; and<br/>
<a id="pl.22.22"></a><var>22.22</var>    (4) manage the school trust lands to maximize the long-term economic return for the <br/>
<a id="pl.22.23"></a><var>22.23</var>permanent school trust fund while maintaining sound natural resource conservation and <br/>
<a id="pl.22.24"></a><var>22.24</var>management principles.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.25"></a><var>22.25</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2011.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.45.0"></a><a id="pl.22.26"></a><var>22.26</var>    Sec. 45. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 211B.01, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.27"></a><var>22.27</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Candidate.</b> "Candidate" means an individual who seeks nomination <br/>
<a id="pl.22.28"></a><var>22.28</var>or election to a federal, statewide, legislative, judicial, or local office including special <br/>
<a id="pl.22.29"></a><var>22.29</var>districts, school districts, towns, home rule charter and statutory cities, and counties, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.30"></a><var>22.30</var>except candidates for president and vice-president of the United States.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.46.0"></a><a id="pl.22.31"></a><var>22.31</var>    Sec. 46. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 211B.04, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.32"></a><var>22.32</var><b>211B.04 CAMPAIGN LITERATURE MUST INCLUDE DISCLAIMER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.23.1"></a><var>23.1</var>(a) A person who participates in the preparation or dissemination of campaign <br/>
<a id="pl.23.2"></a><var>23.2</var>material other than as provided in section 
         <statute_ref>211B.05, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, that does not <br/>
<a id="pl.23.3"></a><var>23.3</var>prominently include the name and address of the person or committee causing the material <br/>
<a id="pl.23.4"></a><var>23.4</var>to be prepared or disseminated in a disclaimer substantially in the form provided in <br/>
<a id="pl.23.5"></a><var>23.5</var>paragraph (b) or (c) is guilty of a misdemeanor.  <br/>
<a id="pl.23.6"></a><var>23.6</var>(b) Except in cases covered by paragraph (c), the required form of disclaimer is: <br/>
<a id="pl.23.7"></a><var>23.7</var>"Prepared and paid for by the .......... committee, .........(address)" for material prepared <br/>
<a id="pl.23.8"></a><var>23.8</var>and paid for by a principal campaign committee, or "Prepared and paid for by the .......... <br/>
<a id="pl.23.9"></a><var>23.9</var>committee, .........(address), in support of .........(insert name of candidate or ballot <br/>
<a id="pl.23.10"></a><var>23.10</var>question)" for material prepared and paid for by a person or committee other than a <br/>
<a id="pl.23.11"></a><var>23.11</var>principal campaign committee.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.12"></a><var>23.12</var>(c) In the case of broadcast media, the required form of disclaimer is: "Paid for by <br/>
<a id="pl.23.13"></a><var>23.13</var>the ............ committee."<br/>
<a id="pl.23.14"></a><var>23.14</var>(d) Campaign material that is not circulated on behalf of a particular candidate <br/>
<a id="pl.23.15"></a><var>23.15</var>or ballot question must also include in the disclaimer either that it is "in opposition to <br/>
<a id="pl.23.16"></a><var>23.16</var>.....(insert name of candidate or ballot question.....)"; or that "this publication is not <br/>
<a id="pl.23.17"></a><var>23.17</var>circulated on behalf of any candidate or ballot question."<br/>
<a id="pl.23.18"></a><var>23.18</var>(e) This section does not apply to objects stating only the candidate's name and <br/>
<a id="pl.23.19"></a><var>23.19</var>the office sought, fund-raising tickets, or personal letters that are clearly being sent by <br/>
<a id="pl.23.20"></a><var>23.20</var>the candidate.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.21"></a><var>23.21</var>(f) This section does not apply to an individual or association who acts independently <br/>
<a id="pl.23.22"></a><var>23.22</var>of any candidate, candidate's committee, political committee, or political fund and spends <br/>
<a id="pl.23.23"></a><var>23.23</var>only from the individual's or association's own resources a sum that is less than $500 <br/>
<a id="pl.23.24"></a><var>23.24</var>$2,000  in the aggregate to produce or distribute campaign material that is distributed at <br/>
<a id="pl.23.25"></a><var>23.25</var>least seven days before the election to which the campaign material relates.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.26"></a><var>23.26</var>(g) This section does not modify or repeal section 
         <statute_ref>211B.06</statute_ref>.  <br/>
<a id="pl.23.27"></a><var>23.27</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective June 1, 2010, and applies to <br/>
<a id="pl.23.28"></a><var>23.28</var>campaign material prepared and disseminated on or after that date.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.47.0"></a><a id="pl.23.29"></a><var>23.29</var>    Sec. 47. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 211B.15, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.30"></a><var>23.30</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Prohibited contributions.</b> A corporation may not make a contribution <br/>
<a id="pl.23.31"></a><var>23.31</var>or offer or agree to make a contribution, directly or indirectly, of any money, property, <br/>
<a id="pl.23.32"></a><var>23.32</var>free service of its officers, employees, or members, or thing of monetary value to a <br/>
<a id="pl.23.33"></a><var>23.33</var>major political party, organization, committee, or individual to promote or defeat the <br/>
<a id="pl.23.34"></a><var>23.34</var>candidacy of an individual for nomination, election, or appointment to a political office. <br/>
<a id="pl.23.35"></a><var>23.35</var>For the purpose of this subdivision, "contribution" includes an expenditure to promote or <br/>
<a id="pl.24.1"></a><var>24.1</var>defeat the election or nomination of a candidate to a political office that is made with the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.2"></a><var>24.2</var>authorization or expressed or implied consent of, or in cooperation or in concert with, or at <br/>
<a id="pl.24.3"></a><var>24.3</var>the request or suggestion of, a candidate or committee established to support or oppose a <br/>
<a id="pl.24.4"></a><var>24.4</var>candidate but does not include an independent expenditure authorized by subdivision 3.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.48.0"></a><a id="pl.24.5"></a><var>24.5</var>    Sec. 48. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 211B.15, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.6"></a><var>24.6</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Independent expenditures.</b> A corporation may not make an independent <br/>
<a id="pl.24.7"></a><var>24.7</var>expenditure or offer or agree to make an independent expenditure to promote or defeat the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.8"></a><var>24.8</var>candidacy of an individual for nomination, election, or appointment to a political office, <br/>
<a id="pl.24.9"></a><var>24.9</var>unless the expenditure is an independent expenditure. For the purpose of this subdivision, <br/>
<a id="pl.24.10"></a><var>24.10</var>"independent expenditure" means an expenditure that is not made with the authorization <br/>
<a id="pl.24.11"></a><var>24.11</var>or expressed or implied consent of, or in cooperation or concert with, or at the request <br/>
<a id="pl.24.12"></a><var>24.12</var>or suggestion of, a candidate or committee established to support or oppose a candidate <br/>
<a id="pl.24.13"></a><var>24.13</var>has the meaning given in section 10A.01, subdivision 18.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.14"></a><var>24.14</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.49.0"></a><a id="pl.24.15"></a><var>24.15</var>    Sec. 49. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 216B.16, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.24.16"></a><var>24.16</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.17"></a><var>24.17</var>    Subd. 18. <b>Election or ballot question expenses.</b> The commission may not allow <br/>
<a id="pl.24.18"></a><var>24.18</var>a public utility to recover from ratepayers expenses resulting from a contribution or <br/>
<a id="pl.24.19"></a><var>24.19</var>expenditure made for a political purpose, as defined in section 211B.01. This subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.24.20"></a><var>24.20</var>does not prohibit a public utility from engaging in political activity or making a <br/>
<a id="pl.24.21"></a><var>24.21</var>contribution or expenditure otherwise permitted by law.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.22"></a><var>24.22</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.50.0"></a><a id="pl.24.23"></a><var>24.23</var>    Sec. 50. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 307.08, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.24"></a><var>24.24</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Cost; use of data.</b> The cost of authentication, recording, surveying, and <br/>
<a id="pl.24.25"></a><var>24.25</var>marking burial grounds and the cost of identification, analysis, rescue, and reburial of <br/>
<a id="pl.24.26"></a><var>24.26</var>human remains on public lands or waters shall be the responsibility of the state or political <br/>
<a id="pl.24.27"></a><var>24.27</var>subdivision controlling the lands or waters. On private lands or waters these costs shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.24.28"></a><var>24.28</var>borne by the state, but may be borne by the landowner upon mutual agreement with the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.29"></a><var>24.29</var>state. The data collected by this activity that has common value for resource planning must <br/>
<a id="pl.24.30"></a><var>24.30</var>be provided and integrated into the Minnesota land management information system's <br/>
<a id="pl.24.31"></a><var>24.31</var>geographic and summary databases according to published data compatibility guidelines. <br/>
<a id="pl.24.32"></a><var>24.32</var>The State Archaeologist must make the data collected for this activity available using <br/>
<a id="pl.25.1"></a><var>25.1</var>standards adopted by the Office of Enterprise Technology and geospatial technology <br/>
<a id="pl.25.2"></a><var>25.2</var>standards and guidelines published by the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office. Costs <br/>
<a id="pl.25.3"></a><var>25.3</var>associated with this data delivery must be borne by the state.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.51.0"></a><a id="pl.25.4"></a><var>25.4</var>    Sec. 51. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 318.02, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.5"></a><var>25.5</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Definition.</b> The term "declaration of trust" as used in this section <br/>
<a id="pl.25.6"></a><var>25.6</var>means the declaration of trust, business trust instrument, trust indenture, contract of <br/>
<a id="pl.25.7"></a><var>25.7</var>custodianship, or other instrument pursuant to which such association is organized. Every <br/>
<a id="pl.25.8"></a><var>25.8</var>such association organized after April 20, 1961, for the purpose of transacting business <br/>
<a id="pl.25.9"></a><var>25.9</var>in this state shall, prior to transacting any business in this state, file in the Office of the <br/>
<a id="pl.25.10"></a><var>25.10</var>Secretary of State a true and correct copy of the "declaration of trust" under which the <br/>
<a id="pl.25.11"></a><var>25.11</var>association proposes to conduct its business. The copy shall also contain a statement that <br/>
<a id="pl.25.12"></a><var>25.12</var>the true and correct copy of the "declaration of trust" is being filed in the Office of the <br/>
<a id="pl.25.13"></a><var>25.13</var>Secretary of State of the state of Minnesota pursuant to this chapter and shall also include <br/>
<a id="pl.25.14"></a><var>25.14</var>the full name and street address of an agent of the business trust in this state. That agent <br/>
<a id="pl.25.15"></a><var>25.15</var>shall be the agent for service of process which shall be made pursuant to the provisions <br/>
<a id="pl.25.16"></a><var>25.16</var>of section 
         <statute_ref>543.08</statute_ref>. The "declaration of trust" may provide that the duration of such <br/>
<a id="pl.25.17"></a><var>25.17</var>association shall be perpetual. Upon the filing of the copy of the "declaration of trust," and <br/>
<a id="pl.25.18"></a><var>25.18</var>the payment of a filing fee of $150 to the secretary of state, the secretary of state shall issue <br/>
<a id="pl.25.19"></a><var>25.19</var>to such association, or to the trustees named in the said "declaration of trust," or to the <br/>
<a id="pl.25.20"></a><var>25.20</var>persons or parties to the "declaration of trust," a certificate showing that such "declaration <br/>
<a id="pl.25.21"></a><var>25.21</var>of trust" has been duly filed; whereupon, such association in its name shall be authorized <br/>
<a id="pl.25.22"></a><var>25.22</var>to transact business in this state; provided that all other applicable laws have been <br/>
<a id="pl.25.23"></a><var>25.23</var>complied with. The "declaration of trust" may be amended as provided in the "declaration <br/>
<a id="pl.25.24"></a><var>25.24</var>of trust" or in any amendments thereto but a true and correct copy of all amendments to the <br/>
<a id="pl.25.25"></a><var>25.25</var>"declaration of trust," shall be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State upon the payment <br/>
<a id="pl.25.26"></a><var>25.26</var>of a filing fee of $50 to the secretary of state and all amendments shall become effective at <br/>
<a id="pl.25.27"></a><var>25.27</var>the time of said filing. When such copy of the "declaration of trust" and any amendments <br/>
<a id="pl.25.28"></a><var>25.28</var>thereto shall have been filed in the Office of the Secretary of State it shall constitute public <br/>
<a id="pl.25.29"></a><var>25.29</var>notice as to the purposes and manner of the business to be engaged in by such association.  <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.52.0"></a><a id="pl.25.30"></a><var>25.30</var>    Sec. 52. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 336.9-531, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.31"></a><var>25.31</var><b>336.9-531 ELECTRONIC ACCESS; LIABILITY; RETENTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.25.32"></a><var>25.32</var>(a) <b>Electronic access.</b> The secretary of state may allow private parties to have <br/>
<a id="pl.25.33"></a><var>25.33</var>electronic access to the central filing system and to other computerized records maintained <br/>
<a id="pl.25.34"></a><var>25.34</var>by the secretary of state on a fee basis, except that: (1) visual access to electronic display <br/>
<a id="pl.26.1"></a><var>26.1</var>terminals at the public counters at the Secretary of State's Office must be without charge <br/>
<a id="pl.26.2"></a><var>26.2</var>and must be available during public counter hours; and (2) access by law enforcement <br/>
<a id="pl.26.3"></a><var>26.3</var>personnel, acting in an official capacity, must be without charge. If the central filing system <br/>
<a id="pl.26.4"></a><var>26.4</var>allows a form of electronic access to information regarding the obligations of debtors, the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.5"></a><var>26.5</var>access must be available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Notwithstanding section <br/>
<a id="pl.26.6"></a><var>26.6</var><statute_ref>13.355</statute_ref>, private parties who have electronic access to computerized records may view the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.7"></a><var>26.7</var>Social Security number information about a debtor that is of record.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.8"></a><var>26.8</var>Notwithstanding section 
<statute_ref>13.355</statute_ref>, a filing office may include Social Security number <br/>
<a id="pl.26.9"></a><var>26.9</var>information in an information request response under section 
<statute_ref>336.9-523</statute_ref> or a search of <br/>
<a id="pl.26.10"></a><var>26.10</var>other liens in the central filing system. A filing office may also include Social Security <br/>
<a id="pl.26.11"></a><var>26.11</var>number information on a photocopy or electronic copy of a record whether provided in <br/>
<a id="pl.26.12"></a><var>26.12</var>an information request response or in response to a request made under section 
<statute_ref>13.03</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.26.13"></a><var>26.13</var>Any Social Security number information or tax identification number information in the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.14"></a><var>26.14</var>possession of the secretary of state is private data on individuals or nonpublic data.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.15"></a><var>26.15</var>(b) <b>Liability.</b> The secretary of state, county recorders, and their employees and <br/>
<a id="pl.26.16"></a><var>26.16</var>agents are not liable for any loss or damages arising from errors in or omissions from <br/>
<a id="pl.26.17"></a><var>26.17</var>information entered into the central filing system as a result of the electronic transmission <br/>
<a id="pl.26.18"></a><var>26.18</var>of tax lien notices under sections 
         <statute_ref>268.058, subdivision 1, paragraph (c)</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>270C.63, <br/>
<a id="pl.26.19"></a><var>26.19</var>subdivision 4
         </statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>272.483</statute_ref>; and 
         <statute_ref>272.488, subdivisions 1 and 3</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.20"></a><var>26.20</var>The state, the secretary of state, counties, county recorders, and their employees and <br/>
<a id="pl.26.21"></a><var>26.21</var>agents are immune from liability that occurs as a result of errors in or omissions from <br/>
<a id="pl.26.22"></a><var>26.22</var>information provided from the central filing system.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.23"></a><var>26.23</var>(c) <b>Retention.</b> Once the image of a paper record has been captured by the central <br/>
<a id="pl.26.24"></a><var>26.24</var>filing system, the secretary of state may remove or direct the removal from the files and <br/>
<a id="pl.26.25"></a><var>26.25</var>destroy the paper record.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.26"></a><var>26.26</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective for financing statements filed in the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.27"></a><var>26.27</var>central filing system after November 30, 2010.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.53.0"></a><a id="pl.26.28"></a><var>26.28</var>    Sec. 53. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 336A.08, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.29"></a><var>26.29</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Compilation.</b> (a) The secretary of state shall compile the information <br/>
<a id="pl.26.30"></a><var>26.30</var>on effective financing statements in the computerized filing system into a master list:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.31"></a><var>26.31</var>(1) organized according to farm product;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.32"></a><var>26.32</var>(2) arranged within each product:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.33"></a><var>26.33</var>(i) in alphabetical order according to the last name of the individual debtor or, in <br/>
<a id="pl.26.34"></a><var>26.34</var>the case of debtors doing business other than as individuals, the first word in the name <br/>
<a id="pl.26.35"></a><var>26.35</var>of the debtors;<br/>
<a id="pl.27.1"></a><var>27.1</var>(ii) in numerical order according to the Social Security number of the individual <br/>
<a id="pl.27.2"></a><var>27.2</var>debtor or, in the case of debtors doing business other than as individuals, the Internal <br/>
<a id="pl.27.3"></a><var>27.3</var>Revenue Service taxpayer identification number of the debtors unique identifier assigned <br/>
<a id="pl.27.4"></a><var>27.4</var>by the secretary of state to, and associated with, the Social Security or tax identification <br/>
<a id="pl.27.5"></a><var>27.5</var>number of the debtor;<br/>
<a id="pl.27.6"></a><var>27.6</var>(iii) geographically by county; and<br/>
<a id="pl.27.7"></a><var>27.7</var>(iv) by crop year;<br/>
<a id="pl.27.8"></a><var>27.8</var>(3) containing the information provided on an effective financing statement; and<br/>
<a id="pl.27.9"></a><var>27.9</var>(4) designating any applicable terminations of the effective financing statement.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.10"></a><var>27.10</var>(b) The secretary of state shall compile information from lien notices recorded in the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.11"></a><var>27.11</var>computerized filing system into a statutory lien master list in alphabetical order according <br/>
<a id="pl.27.12"></a><var>27.12</var>to the last name of the individual debtor or, in the case of debtors doing business other <br/>
<a id="pl.27.13"></a><var>27.13</var>than as individuals, the first word in the name of the debtors. The secretary of state may <br/>
<a id="pl.27.14"></a><var>27.14</var>also organize the statutory lien master list according to one or more of the categories of <br/>
<a id="pl.27.15"></a><var>27.15</var>information established in paragraph (a). Any terminations of lien notices must be noted.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.16"></a><var>27.16</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective for lists compiled pursuant to this <br/>
<a id="pl.27.17"></a><var>27.17</var>section after October 31, 2010.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.54.0"></a><a id="pl.27.18"></a><var>27.18</var>    Sec. 54. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 336A.08, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.19"></a><var>27.19</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Distribution of master and partial lists.</b> (a) The secretary of state shall <br/>
<a id="pl.27.20"></a><var>27.20</var>maintain the information on the effective financing statement master list:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.21"></a><var>27.21</var>(1) by farm product arranged alphabetically by debtor; and<br/>
<a id="pl.27.22"></a><var>27.22</var>(2) by farm product arranged numerically by the debtor's Social Security number for <br/>
<a id="pl.27.23"></a><var>27.23</var>an individual debtor or, in the case of debtors doing business other than as individuals, the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.24"></a><var>27.24</var>Internal Revenue Service taxpayer identification number of the debtors unique identifier <br/>
<a id="pl.27.25"></a><var>27.25</var>assigned by the secretary of state to, and associated with, the Social Security or tax <br/>
<a id="pl.27.26"></a><var>27.26</var>identification number of the debtor.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.27"></a><var>27.27</var>(b) The secretary of state shall maintain the information in the farm products <br/>
<a id="pl.27.28"></a><var>27.28</var>statutory lien master list by county arranged alphabetically by debtor.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.29"></a><var>27.29</var>(c) The secretary of state shall distribute or make available the requested master and <br/>
<a id="pl.27.30"></a><var>27.30</var>partial master lists on a monthly basis to farm product dealers registered under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.27.31"></a><var>27.31</var>336A.11
         </statute_ref>. Lists will be distributed or made available on or before the tenth day of each <br/>
<a id="pl.27.32"></a><var>27.32</var>month or on the next business day thereafter if the tenth day is not a business day.  <br/>
<a id="pl.27.33"></a><var>27.33</var>(d) The secretary of state shall make the master and partial master lists available <br/>
<a id="pl.27.34"></a><var>27.34</var>as written or printed paper documents and may make lists available in other forms or <br/>
<a id="pl.27.35"></a><var>27.35</var>media, including:<br/>
<a id="pl.28.1"></a><var>28.1</var>(1) any electronically transmitted medium; or<br/>
<a id="pl.28.2"></a><var>28.2</var>(2) any form of digital media.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.3"></a><var>28.3</var>(e) There shall be no fee for partial or master lists distributed via an electronically <br/>
<a id="pl.28.4"></a><var>28.4</var>transmitted medium. The annual fee for any other form of digital media is $200. The <br/>
<a id="pl.28.5"></a><var>28.5</var>annual fee for paper partial lists is $250 and $400 for paper master lists.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.6"></a><var>28.6</var>(f) A farm products dealer shall register pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>336A.11</statute_ref> by the last <br/>
<a id="pl.28.7"></a><var>28.7</var>business day of the month to receive the monthly lists requested by the farm products <br/>
<a id="pl.28.8"></a><var>28.8</var>dealer for that month.  <br/>
<a id="pl.28.9"></a><var>28.9</var>(g) If a registered farm products dealer receives a monthly list that cannot be read or <br/>
<a id="pl.28.10"></a><var>28.10</var>is incomplete, the farm products dealer must immediately inform the secretary of state by <br/>
<a id="pl.28.11"></a><var>28.11</var>telephone or e-mail of the problem. The registered farm products dealer shall confirm the <br/>
<a id="pl.28.12"></a><var>28.12</var>existence of the problem by writing to the secretary of state. The secretary of state shall <br/>
<a id="pl.28.13"></a><var>28.13</var>provide the registered farm products dealer with new monthly lists in the medium chosen <br/>
<a id="pl.28.14"></a><var>28.14</var>by the registered farm products dealer no later than five business days after receipt of the <br/>
<a id="pl.28.15"></a><var>28.15</var>oral notice from the registered farm products dealer. A registered farm products dealer is <br/>
<a id="pl.28.16"></a><var>28.16</var>not considered to have received notice of the information on the monthly lists until the <br/>
<a id="pl.28.17"></a><var>28.17</var>duplicate list is received from the secretary of state or until five days have passed since the <br/>
<a id="pl.28.18"></a><var>28.18</var>duplicate lists were deposited in the mail by the secretary of state, whichever comes first.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.19"></a><var>28.19</var>(h) On receipt of a written notice pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>336A.13</statute_ref>, the secretary of state <br/>
<a id="pl.28.20"></a><var>28.20</var>shall duplicate the monthly lists requested by the registered farm products dealer. The <br/>
<a id="pl.28.21"></a><var>28.21</var>duplicate monthly lists must be sent to the registered farm products dealer no later than five <br/>
<a id="pl.28.22"></a><var>28.22</var>business days after receipt of the written notice from the registered farm products dealer.  <br/>
<a id="pl.28.23"></a><var>28.23</var>(i) A registered farm products dealer may request monthly lists in one medium <br/>
<a id="pl.28.24"></a><var>28.24</var>per registration.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.25"></a><var>28.25</var>(j) Registered farm products dealers must have renewed their registration before the <br/>
<a id="pl.28.26"></a><var>28.26</var>first day of July each year. Failure to send in the registration before that date will result in <br/>
<a id="pl.28.27"></a><var>28.27</var>the farm products dealer not receiving the requested monthly lists.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.28"></a><var>28.28</var>(k) Registered farm products dealers choosing to obtain monthly lists via an <br/>
<a id="pl.28.29"></a><var>28.29</var>electronically transmitted medium or in any form of digital media may choose to receive <br/>
<a id="pl.28.30"></a><var>28.30</var>all of the information for the monthly lists requested the first month and then only <br/>
<a id="pl.28.31"></a><var>28.31</var>additions and deletions to the database for the remaining 11 months of the year. Following <br/>
<a id="pl.28.32"></a><var>28.32</var>the first year of registration, the registered farm products dealer may choose to continue to <br/>
<a id="pl.28.33"></a><var>28.33</var>receive one copy of the full monthly list at the beginning of each year or may choose to <br/>
<a id="pl.28.34"></a><var>28.34</var>receive only additions and deletions.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.35"></a><var>28.35</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective for lists distributed pursuant to this <br/>
<a id="pl.28.36"></a><var>28.36</var>section after October 31, 2010.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.55.0"></a><a id="pl.29.1"></a><var>29.1</var>    Sec. 55. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 336A.14, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.2"></a><var>29.2</var><b>336A.14 RESTRICTED USE OF INFORMATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.29.3"></a><var>29.3</var>Any Social Security number information or tax identification number information in <br/>
<a id="pl.29.4"></a><var>29.4</var>the possession of the secretary of state is private data on individuals or nonpublic data. <br/>
<a id="pl.29.5"></a><var>29.5</var>Information obtained from the seller of a farm product relative to the Social Security <br/>
<a id="pl.29.6"></a><var>29.6</var>number or tax identification number of the true owner of the farm product and all <br/>
<a id="pl.29.7"></a><var>29.7</var>information obtained from the master or limited list may not be used for purposes that are <br/>
<a id="pl.29.8"></a><var>29.8</var>not related to: (1) purchase of a farm product; (2) taking a security interest against a farm <br/>
<a id="pl.29.9"></a><var>29.9</var>product; or (3) perfecting a farm product statutory lien.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.10"></a><var>29.10</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective October 31, 2010.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.56.0"></a><a id="pl.29.11"></a><var>29.11</var>    Sec. 56. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 365.46, subdivision 2, is <br/>
<a id="pl.29.12"></a><var>29.12</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.13"></a><var>29.13</var>    Subd. 2.  <b>Copies.</b> The county auditor shall also secretary of state shall send a <br/>
<a id="pl.29.14"></a><var>29.14</var>copy of the notice of the dissolution to: (1) the state demographer, (2) the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.29.15"></a><var>29.15</var>Geospatial Information Office, (3) the chief administrative law judge of the state Office <br/>
<a id="pl.29.16"></a><var>29.16</var>of Administrative Hearings, and (4) the commissioner of transportation, and (5) the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.17"></a><var>29.17</var>commissioner of revenue. <br/>
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<a id="bill.1.57.0"></a><a id="pl.29.18"></a><var>29.18</var>    Sec. 57. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 379.05, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.19"></a><var>29.19</var><b>379.05 AUDITOR TO SUM UP REPORT FOR STATE, MAKE TOWN </b><br/>
<a id="pl.29.20"></a><var>29.20</var><b>RECORD. </b><br/>
<a id="pl.29.21"></a><var>29.21</var>Each county auditor shall within 30 days after any such town is organized <br/>
<a id="pl.29.22"></a><var>29.22</var>transmit by mail or appropriate digital technology to the commissioner of revenue, the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.23"></a><var>29.23</var>secretary of state, the state demographer, the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.24"></a><var>29.24</var>the chief administrative law judge of the state Office of Administrative Hearings, and <br/>
<a id="pl.29.25"></a><var>29.25</var>the commissioner of transportation an abstract of such report, giving the name and <br/>
<a id="pl.29.26"></a><var>29.26</var>boundaries of such town and record in a book kept for that purpose a full description <br/>
<a id="pl.29.27"></a><var>29.27</var>of each such town. The secretary of state shall distribute copies of the abstract to the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.28"></a><var>29.28</var>commissioner of revenue, state demographer, the Minnesota Geospatial Information <br/>
<a id="pl.29.29"></a><var>29.29</var>Office, the chief administrative law judge of the state Office of Administrative Hearings, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.30"></a><var>29.30</var>and the commissioner of transportation.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.58.0"></a><a id="pl.29.31"></a><var>29.31</var>    Sec. 58. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 557.01, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.32"></a><var>29.32</var><b>557.01 NONRESIDENT, AGENT TO ACCEPT SERVICE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.30.1"></a><var>30.1</var>Any nonresident person or corporation owning or claiming any interest or lien in <br/>
<a id="pl.30.2"></a><var>30.2</var>or upon lands in the state may file with the secretary of state a writing, executed and <br/>
<a id="pl.30.3"></a><var>30.3</var>acknowledged in the manner of a conveyance, appointing a resident agent, whose place <br/>
<a id="pl.30.4"></a><var>30.4</var>of residence shall be stated, to accept service of process or summons in any action or <br/>
<a id="pl.30.5"></a><var>30.5</var>proceeding in the courts of the state concerning such interest or lien, except actions or <br/>
<a id="pl.30.6"></a><var>30.6</var>proceedings for the collection of taxes, and consenting that service of such process or <br/>
<a id="pl.30.7"></a><var>30.7</var>summons upon such agent shall be binding upon the person executing the same. Such <br/>
<a id="pl.30.8"></a><var>30.8</var>writing shall be recorded by the secretary. No service by publication of summons shall <br/>
<a id="pl.30.9"></a><var>30.9</var>be made upon any such nonresident who has complied with the provisions hereof, but in <br/>
<a id="pl.30.10"></a><var>30.10</var>all such cases service of such process or summons, or of any writ or notice in the action <br/>
<a id="pl.30.11"></a><var>30.11</var>or proceedings, shall be made upon such agent in the manner provided by law for such <br/>
<a id="pl.30.12"></a><var>30.12</var>service upon residents of the state, and have the same effect as personal service within <br/>
<a id="pl.30.13"></a><var>30.13</var>the state upon such owner or claimant; but, if such party appears by attorneys therein, the <br/>
<a id="pl.30.14"></a><var>30.14</var>service of papers shall thereafter be upon such attorney. The authority of such agent <br/>
<a id="pl.30.15"></a><var>30.15</var>may be revoked by writing similarly executed and acknowledged and recorded, but no <br/>
<a id="pl.30.16"></a><var>30.16</var>revocation shall affect any action or proceeding then pending. For filing and recording <br/>
<a id="pl.30.17"></a><var>30.17</var>such papers the secretary shall be entitled to 15 cents for each folio The fee for each filing <br/>
<a id="pl.30.18"></a><var>30.18</var>made under this section is $50.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.59.0"></a><a id="pl.30.19"></a><var>30.19</var>    Sec. 59. Laws 2010, chapter 189, section 35, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.30.20"></a><var>30.20</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Grants authorized.</b> Within the limits of available appropriations, <br/>
<a id="pl.30.21"></a><var>30.21</var>the commissioner shall make grants to counties, cities, towns, and school districts to <br/>
<a id="pl.30.22"></a><var>30.22</var>acquire, construct, or renovate public land and buildings and other public improvements <br/>
<a id="pl.30.23"></a><var>30.23</var>of a capital nature for cooperative facilities to be owned and operated by the grantees.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.60.0"></a><a id="pl.30.24"></a><var>30.24</var>    Sec. 60. <b>STUDY OF DIVISION OF STATE DEPOSITORY ACCOUNTS AND </b><br/>
<a id="pl.30.25"></a><var>30.25</var><b>GENERAL FUND REVENUE ACCOUNT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.30.26"></a><var>30.26</var>(a) The Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota is requested <br/>
<a id="pl.30.27"></a><var>30.27</var>to study: <br/>
<a id="pl.30.28"></a><var>30.28</var>(1) the feasibility of dividing the state's general fund revenue account among <br/>
<a id="pl.30.29"></a><var>30.29</var>community financial institutions and transferring the state's major and minor accounts to <br/>
<a id="pl.30.30"></a><var>30.30</var>community financial institutions in order to ensure that state money benefits Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.30.31"></a><var>30.31</var>residents; <br/>
<a id="pl.30.32"></a><var>30.32</var>(2) the potential economic benefit or costs of transferring all major and minor <br/>
<a id="pl.30.33"></a><var>30.33</var>accounts to community financial institutions; and<br/>
<a id="pl.31.1"></a><var>31.1</var>(3) the potential economic benefit or costs to governmental entities as defined by <br/>
<a id="pl.31.2"></a><var>31.2</var>Minnesota Statutes, section 118A.01, subdivision 2, from an increase in their use of <br/>
<a id="pl.31.3"></a><var>31.3</var>community financial institutions as defined in clause (1).<br/>
<a id="pl.31.4"></a><var>31.4</var>(b) The results of the study must be reported to the legislature by December 1, 2010.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.5"></a><var>31.5</var>For purposes of this section, "community financial institution" means a federally <br/>
<a id="pl.31.6"></a><var>31.6</var>insured bank or credit union, chartered as a bank or credit union by the state of <br/>
<a id="pl.31.7"></a><var>31.7</var>Minnesota or the United States, that is headquartered in Minnesota and has no more than <br/>
<a id="pl.31.8"></a><var>31.8</var>$2,500,000,000 in assets.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.61.0"></a><a id="pl.31.9"></a><var>31.9</var>    Sec. 61. <b>GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY AND TRANSPARENCY STUDIES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.31.10"></a><var>31.10</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Data center study.</b> (a) The commissioner of management and <br/>
<a id="pl.31.11"></a><var>31.11</var>budget, in consultation with the state chief information officer, must study and report to the <br/>
<a id="pl.31.12"></a><var>31.12</var>chairs and ranking minority members of the house and senate committees with jurisdiction <br/>
<a id="pl.31.13"></a><var>31.13</var>over state government finance by January 15, 2011, on the feasibility and estimated costs <br/>
<a id="pl.31.14"></a><var>31.14</var>of entering into a lease or lease-purchase agreement with a private nonprofit organization, <br/>
<a id="pl.31.15"></a><var>31.15</var>involving a private sector developer, to provide a centralized data center for state agencies <br/>
<a id="pl.31.16"></a><var>31.16</var>or to upgrade current facilities for purposes of data center consolidation. The report must <br/>
<a id="pl.31.17"></a><var>31.17</var>include a potential schedule for consolidation of existing state agency data centers,  and <br/>
<a id="pl.31.18"></a><var>31.18</var>an estimate of any savings, increased efficiencies, or  performance improvements that <br/>
<a id="pl.31.19"></a><var>31.19</var>would be achieved through this consolidation.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.20"></a><var>31.20</var>(b) In conducting the study required under paragraph (a), the commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.31.21"></a><var>31.21</var>consult with representatives of higher education and local government units to determine <br/>
<a id="pl.31.22"></a><var>31.22</var>the feasibility and desirability of creating a shared service contract for a data center.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.23"></a><var>31.23</var>(c) If the commissioner of management and budget and chief information officer <br/>
<a id="pl.31.24"></a><var>31.24</var>conclude that entering into an agreement described in paragraph (a) is cost-beneficial, the <br/>
<a id="pl.31.25"></a><var>31.25</var>commissioner may enter into such an agreement notwithstanding any law to the contrary.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.26"></a><var>31.26</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Transparency standards.</b> By January 15, 2011, the chief information <br/>
<a id="pl.31.27"></a><var>31.27</var>officer shall report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.31.28"></a><var>31.28</var>committees with jurisdiction over the Office of Enterprise Technology regarding the <br/>
<a id="pl.31.29"></a><var>31.29</var>development of the standards to enhance public access to data required under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.31.30"></a><var>31.30</var>Statutes, section 16E.05, subdivision 4. The report must describe the process for <br/>
<a id="pl.31.31"></a><var>31.31</var>development of the standards, including the opportunity provided for public comment, <br/>
<a id="pl.31.32"></a><var>31.32</var>and specify the components of the standards that have been implemented, including a <br/>
<a id="pl.31.33"></a><var>31.33</var>description of the level of public use of the new opportunities for data access under the <br/>
<a id="pl.31.34"></a><var>31.34</var>standards.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.62.0"></a><a id="pl.32.1"></a><var>32.1</var>    Sec. 62. <b>REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.32.2"></a><var>32.2</var>(a) The commissioner of revenue shall issue a request for proposals for a contract to <br/>
<a id="pl.32.3"></a><var>32.3</var>implement a system of tax analytics and business intelligence tools to enhance the state's <br/>
<a id="pl.32.4"></a><var>32.4</var>tax collection process and revenues by improving the means of identifying candidates <br/>
<a id="pl.32.5"></a><var>32.5</var>for audit and collection activities and prioritizing those activities to provide the highest <br/>
<a id="pl.32.6"></a><var>32.6</var>returns on auditors' and collection agents' time. The request for proposals must require <br/>
<a id="pl.32.7"></a><var>32.7</var>that the system recommended and implemented by the contractor:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.8"></a><var>32.8</var>(1) leverage the Department of Revenue's existing data and other available data <br/>
<a id="pl.32.9"></a><var>32.9</var>sources to build models that  more effectively and efficiently identify accounts for audit <br/>
<a id="pl.32.10"></a><var>32.10</var>review and collections;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.11"></a><var>32.11</var>(2) leverage advanced analytical techniques and technology such as pattern <br/>
<a id="pl.32.12"></a><var>32.12</var>detection, predictive modeling, clustering, outlier detection, and link analysis to identify <br/>
<a id="pl.32.13"></a><var>32.13</var>suspect accounts for audit review and collections;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.14"></a><var>32.14</var>(3) leverage a variety of approaches and analytical techniques to rank accounts and <br/>
<a id="pl.32.15"></a><var>32.15</var>improve the success rate and the return on investment of department employees engaged <br/>
<a id="pl.32.16"></a><var>32.16</var>in audit activities;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.17"></a><var>32.17</var>(4) leverage technology to make the audit process more sustainable and stable, even <br/>
<a id="pl.32.18"></a><var>32.18</var>with turnover of department auditing staff;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.19"></a><var>32.19</var>(5) provide optimization capabilities to more effectively prioritize collections and <br/>
<a id="pl.32.20"></a><var>32.20</var>increase the efficiency of employees engaged in collections activities; and<br/>
<a id="pl.32.21"></a><var>32.21</var>(6) incorporate mechanisms to decrease wrongful auditing and reduce interference <br/>
<a id="pl.32.22"></a><var>32.22</var>with Minnesota taxpayers who are fully complying with the laws.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.23"></a><var>32.23</var>(b) Based on acceptable responses to the request for proposals, the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.32.24"></a><var>32.24</var>shall enter into a contract for the services specified in paragraph (a) by July 1, 2012. The <br/>
<a id="pl.32.25"></a><var>32.25</var>contract must incorporate a performance-based vendor financing option whereby the <br/>
<a id="pl.32.26"></a><var>32.26</var>vendor shares in the risk of the project's success.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.27"></a><var>32.27</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2011.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.63.0"></a><a id="pl.32.28"></a><var>32.28</var>    Sec. 63. <b>COMMISSION ON SERVICE INNOVATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.32.29"></a><var>32.29</var>The governor shall appoint a Commission on Service Innovation to produce a <br/>
<a id="pl.32.30"></a><var>32.30</var>strategic plan to reengineer the delivery of state and local government services, including <br/>
<a id="pl.32.31"></a><var>32.31</var>the realignment of service delivery by region and proximity, the use of new technologies, <br/>
<a id="pl.32.32"></a><var>32.32</var>shared facilities, and other means of improving efficiency. The plan shall also provide a <br/>
<a id="pl.32.33"></a><var>32.33</var>process to review and modify recommendations at regular intervals in the future based on <br/>
<a id="pl.32.34"></a><var>32.34</var>specific results measured at regular intervals. The plan shall also include any proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.32.35"></a><var>32.35</var>legislation necessary to implement the commission's recommendations.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.64.0"></a><a id="pl.33.1"></a><var>33.1</var>    Sec. 64. <b>COST RECOVERY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.33.2"></a><var>33.2</var>During the biennium ending June 30, 2011, the chief information officer of the <br/>
<a id="pl.33.3"></a><var>33.3</var>Office of Enterprise Technology may bill executive branch state agencies and offices <br/>
<a id="pl.33.4"></a><var>33.4</var>for any increased costs the office incurs in implementing amendments to Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.33.5"></a><var>33.5</var>Statutes, chapter 16E, in this act. Amounts received by the office under this section are <br/>
<a id="pl.33.6"></a><var>33.6</var>appropriated to the office for purposes of implementing Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16E, <br/>
<a id="pl.33.7"></a><var>33.7</var>in the manner specified in this act.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.65.0"></a><a id="pl.33.8"></a><var>33.8</var>    Sec. 65. <b>BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND INFORMATION ANALYTICS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.33.9"></a><var>33.9</var>The Legislative Coordinating Commission must ensure that the house of <br/>
<a id="pl.33.10"></a><var>33.10</var>representatives and the senate have improved ability to access and analyze public data <br/>
<a id="pl.33.11"></a><var>33.11</var>contained in executive branch accounting, procurement, and budget systems. The <br/>
<a id="pl.33.12"></a><var>33.12</var>commission must issue a request for information or a request for proposals for the <br/>
<a id="pl.33.13"></a><var>33.13</var>legislature to obtain business intelligence and information analytics software or software <br/>
<a id="pl.33.14"></a><var>33.14</var>services.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.66.0"></a><a id="pl.33.15"></a><var>33.15</var>    Sec. 66. <b>APPROPRIATIONS; ASSISTIVE VOTING EQUIPMENT AND </b><br/>
<a id="pl.33.16"></a><var>33.16</var><b>VOTE-COUNTING EQUIPMENT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.33.17"></a><var>33.17</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Operating grants.</b> $300,000 is appropriated in fiscal year 2010 from <br/>
<a id="pl.33.18"></a><var>33.18</var>the Help America Vote Act account to the secretary of state for grants to counties to defray <br/>
<a id="pl.33.19"></a><var>33.19</var>operating costs of the assistive voting equipment and vote-counting equipment in each <br/>
<a id="pl.33.20"></a><var>33.20</var>polling place. This appropriation is available until spent. Grants of up to $300 per polling <br/>
<a id="pl.33.21"></a><var>33.21</var>place may be made until this appropriation is exhausted. If the grant requests exceed the <br/>
<a id="pl.33.22"></a><var>33.22</var>appropriation available, the secretary of state shall prorate the grant amounts to each <br/>
<a id="pl.33.23"></a><var>33.23</var>eligible county to match the amount available.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.24"></a><var>33.24</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Grant application.</b> To receive a grant under this subdivision, a county <br/>
<a id="pl.33.25"></a><var>33.25</var>must apply to the secretary of state on forms prescribed by the secretary of state that <br/>
<a id="pl.33.26"></a><var>33.26</var>set forth how the grant money will be spent. Grant applications for operating costs for <br/>
<a id="pl.33.27"></a><var>33.27</var>the 2010 elections must be received by the secretary of state by August 1, 2010. Grant <br/>
<a id="pl.33.28"></a><var>33.28</var>awards must be made to the counties by December 1, 2010. If funds remain from this <br/>
<a id="pl.33.29"></a><var>33.29</var>appropriation, the secretary may also make grants available for the 2012 election, with <br/>
<a id="pl.33.30"></a><var>33.30</var>grant applications due by March 1, 2012, and grants made to counties by June 30, 2012.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.31"></a><var>33.31</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Eligibility.</b> To be eligible to apply for a grant under this section, a county <br/>
<a id="pl.33.32"></a><var>33.32</var>must have fewer than 50,000 registered voters as of January 1, 2010, and must have <br/>
<a id="pl.33.33"></a><var>33.33</var>less than $300 per polling place that was used in the 2008 general election as a balance, <br/>
<a id="pl.34.1"></a><var>34.1</var>including any interest earned on the account, in its Help America Vote Act account from <br/>
<a id="pl.34.2"></a><var>34.2</var>funds distributed to it in 2005.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.3"></a><var>34.3</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Report.</b> Each county receiving a grant under this section must include <br/>
<a id="pl.34.4"></a><var>34.4</var>the expenditures it has made on the appropriate Help America Vote Act reports submitted <br/>
<a id="pl.34.5"></a><var>34.5</var>to the secretary of state. If a county does not use the funds it has received under this <br/>
<a id="pl.34.6"></a><var>34.6</var>section by June 30, 2013, it must return the funds to the secretary of state. In addition <br/>
<a id="pl.34.7"></a><var>34.7</var>to the report required by this section, each county receiving a grant under this act must <br/>
<a id="pl.34.8"></a><var>34.8</var>maintain financial records for each grant sufficient to satisfy federal audit standards and <br/>
<a id="pl.34.9"></a><var>34.9</var>must transmit those records to the secretary of state upon request of the secretary of state. <br/>
<a id="pl.34.10"></a><var>34.10</var>The secretary of state must report by January 15, 2011, and January 15, 2013, to the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.11"></a><var>34.11</var>chairs and ranking minority members of the house of representatives and senate funding <br/>
<a id="pl.34.12"></a><var>34.12</var>divisions with jurisdiction over the Office of the Secretary of State on the amount of grants <br/>
<a id="pl.34.13"></a><var>34.13</var>made to each county receiving a grant under this section in the prior calendar year.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.14"></a><var>34.14</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Operating costs.</b> "Operating costs" include actual county and municipal <br/>
<a id="pl.34.15"></a><var>34.15</var>costs for hardware maintenance, election day technical support, software licensing, system <br/>
<a id="pl.34.16"></a><var>34.16</var>programming, voting system testing, training of county or municipal staff in the use of <br/>
<a id="pl.34.17"></a><var>34.17</var>voting equipment, and transportation of and storage of the voting equipment.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.18"></a><var>34.18</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.67.0"></a><a id="pl.34.19"></a><var>34.19</var>    Sec. 67. <b>APPROPRIATIONS; OPTICAL SCAN EQUIPMENT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.34.20"></a><var>34.20</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Optical scan voting equipment grants.</b> $2,100,000 is appropriated <br/>
<a id="pl.34.21"></a><var>34.21</var>in fiscal year 2010 from the Help America Vote Act account to the secretary of state <br/>
<a id="pl.34.22"></a><var>34.22</var>for grants to counties to purchase optical scan voting equipment. This appropriation <br/>
<a id="pl.34.23"></a><var>34.23</var>is available until spent. If the grant requests exceed the appropriation available, the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.24"></a><var>34.24</var>secretary of state shall prorate the grant amounts to each eligible county to match the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.25"></a><var>34.25</var>amount available.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.26"></a><var>34.26</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Grant application.</b> To receive a grant under this section, a county must <br/>
<a id="pl.34.27"></a><var>34.27</var>apply to the secretary of state on forms prescribed by the secretary of state that set forth <br/>
<a id="pl.34.28"></a><var>34.28</var>how the grant money will be spent. Applications for grants under this section must be <br/>
<a id="pl.34.29"></a><var>34.29</var>submitted to the secretary of state by December 1, 2010, and be for purchases made prior <br/>
<a id="pl.34.30"></a><var>34.30</var>to March 31, 2014. Any funds granted to a county and not spent by June 30, 2014, must <br/>
<a id="pl.34.31"></a><var>34.31</var>be returned to the secretary of state and the Help America Vote Act account.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.1"></a><var>35.1</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Eligibility.</b> A county is eligible to apply for a grant of up to $4,000 per <br/>
<a id="pl.35.2"></a><var>35.2</var>precinct to replace precinct-based optical scan vote counters if the vote counter was <br/>
<a id="pl.35.3"></a><var>35.3</var>purchased prior to December 31, 2002, and the county received no federal or state funds <br/>
<a id="pl.35.4"></a><var>35.4</var>to defray the cost of that purchase. Counties must agree to provide a 50 percent match for <br/>
<a id="pl.35.5"></a><var>35.5</var>any state and federal funds granted through this grant application.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.6"></a><var>35.6</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Report.</b> Each county receiving a grant under this section must include <br/>
<a id="pl.35.7"></a><var>35.7</var>the expenditures it has made on the appropriate Help America Vote Act reports submitted <br/>
<a id="pl.35.8"></a><var>35.8</var>to the secretary of state. If a county does not use the funds it has received under this <br/>
<a id="pl.35.9"></a><var>35.9</var>section by June 30, 2014, it must return the funds to the secretary of state. In addition <br/>
<a id="pl.35.10"></a><var>35.10</var>to the report required by this section, each county receiving a grant under this act must <br/>
<a id="pl.35.11"></a><var>35.11</var>maintain financial records for each grant sufficient to satisfy federal audit standards and <br/>
<a id="pl.35.12"></a><var>35.12</var>must transmit those records to the secretary of state upon request of the secretary of state. <br/>
<a id="pl.35.13"></a><var>35.13</var>The secretary of state must report by January 15 each year through 2014 to the chairs and <br/>
<a id="pl.35.14"></a><var>35.14</var>ranking minority members of the house of representatives and senate funding divisions <br/>
<a id="pl.35.15"></a><var>35.15</var>with jurisdiction over the Office of the Secretary of State on the amount of grants made to <br/>
<a id="pl.35.16"></a><var>35.16</var>each county receiving a grant under this section in the prior calendar year.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.17"></a><var>35.17</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.68.0"></a><a id="pl.35.18"></a><var>35.18</var>    Sec. 68. <b> REPEALER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.35.19"></a><var>35.19</var>(a) Laws 2005, chapter 162, section 34, subdivision 2, as amended by Laws 2009, <br/>
<a id="pl.35.20"></a><var>35.20</var>chapter 101, article 2, section 95, is repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.21"></a><var>35.21</var>(b) Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 645.44, subdivision 19, is repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.22"></a><var>35.22</var>(c) Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 211B.15, subdivision 12, is repealed.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.69.0"></a><a id="pl.35.23"></a><var>35.23</var>    Sec. 69. <b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.35.24"></a><var>35.24</var>     Section 23 is effective July 1, 2010, and applies to grant  agreements entered into <br/>
<a id="pl.35.25"></a><var>35.25</var>and to appropriations received after that date. The repeal of Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.35.26"></a><var>35.26</var>211B.15, subdivision 12, is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.1.0"></a><a id="pl.35.29"></a><var>35.29</var>    Section 1. <b>STRATEGIC PLAN REPORT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.35.30"></a><var>35.30</var>By January 15, 2011, the Minnesota Innovation and Research Council shall report to <br/>
<a id="pl.35.31"></a><var>35.31</var>the governor and the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees <br/>
<a id="pl.35.32"></a><var>35.32</var>and divisions with jurisdiction over state government policy and finance with a strategic <br/>
<a id="pl.36.1"></a><var>36.1</var>plan containing findings and recommendations to improve state and local government <br/>
<a id="pl.36.2"></a><var>36.2</var>delivery of public services. The strategic plan must specify:<br/>
<a id="pl.36.3"></a><var>36.3</var>(1) how to enhance the public involvement and input as the public uses state and <br/>
<a id="pl.36.4"></a><var>36.4</var>local government services and public schools;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.5"></a><var>36.5</var>(2) how technology can be leveraged to reduce costs and enhance quality;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.6"></a><var>36.6</var>(3) how service innovation will increase value or results per dollar spent; and<br/>
<a id="pl.36.7"></a><var>36.7</var>(4) the design for a platform that will facilitate high-quality innovation and evaluate <br/>
<a id="pl.36.8"></a><var>36.8</var>state and local government structural redesign in the future.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.9"></a><var>36.9</var>The strategic plan shall also provide a process to review and modify <br/>
<a id="pl.36.10"></a><var>36.10</var>recommendations at regular intervals in the future based on specific results measured <br/>
<a id="pl.36.11"></a><var>36.11</var>at regular intervals.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.12"></a><var>36.12</var>The strategic plan shall also include any proposed legislation necessary to implement <br/>
<a id="pl.36.13"></a><var>36.13</var>the council's recommendations.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.1.0"></a><a id="pl.36.16"></a><var>36.16</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 3.971, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.36.17"></a><var>36.17</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.36.18"></a><var>36.18</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Recommendations to the Minnesota Innovation and Research Council.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.36.19"></a><var>36.19</var>The legislative auditor may make recommendations to the Minnesota Innovation and <br/>
<a id="pl.36.20"></a><var>36.20</var>Research Council established under section 465.7902 that will assist the council in <br/>
<a id="pl.36.21"></a><var>36.21</var>accomplishing its duties.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.2.0"></a><a id="pl.36.22"></a><var>36.22</var>    Sec. 2. <b>[465.7901] DEFINITIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.36.23"></a><var>36.23</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Agency.</b> "Agency" means a department, agency, board, or other <br/>
<a id="pl.36.24"></a><var>36.24</var>instrumentality of state government that has jurisdiction over an administrative rule or <br/>
<a id="pl.36.25"></a><var>36.25</var>law from which a waiver is sought under section 465.7903. If no specific agency has <br/>
<a id="pl.36.26"></a><var>36.26</var>jurisdiction over such a law, agency refers to the attorney general.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.27"></a><var>36.27</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Council.</b> "Council" means the Minnesota Innovation and Research Council <br/>
<a id="pl.36.28"></a><var>36.28</var>established by section 465.7902.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.29"></a><var>36.29</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Local government unit.</b> "Local government unit" means a county, home <br/>
<a id="pl.36.30"></a><var>36.30</var>rule charter or statutory city, school district, town, or special taxing district.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.31"></a><var>36.31</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Metropolitan agency.</b> "Metropolitan agency" has the meaning given in <br/>
<a id="pl.36.32"></a><var>36.32</var>section 473.121, subdivision 5a.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.33"></a><var>36.33</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Metropolitan area.</b> "Metropolitan area" has the meaning given in section <br/>
<a id="pl.36.34"></a><var>36.34</var>473.121, subdivision 2.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.1"></a><var>37.1</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Metropolitan Council.</b> "Metropolitan Council" means the Metropolitan <br/>
<a id="pl.37.2"></a><var>37.2</var>Council established by section 473.123.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.3"></a><var>37.3</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Scope.</b> As used in sections 465.7901 to 465.7907 and 465.805 to 465.808, <br/>
<a id="pl.37.4"></a><var>37.4</var>the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.3.0"></a><a id="pl.37.5"></a><var>37.5</var>    Sec. 3. <b>[465.7902] MINNESOTA INNOVATION AND RESEARCH COUNCIL.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.37.6"></a><var>37.6</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Membership.</b> The Minnesota Innovation and Research Council <br/>
<a id="pl.37.7"></a><var>37.7</var>consists of 15 members, appointed as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.37.8"></a><var>37.8</var>(1) two members of the senate, appointed by the Subcommittee on Committees of <br/>
<a id="pl.37.9"></a><var>37.9</var>the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, one member of the majority caucus <br/>
<a id="pl.37.10"></a><var>37.10</var>and one member of the largest minority caucus;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.11"></a><var>37.11</var>(2) two members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the <br/>
<a id="pl.37.12"></a><var>37.12</var>house, one member of the majority caucus and one member of the largest minority caucus;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.13"></a><var>37.13</var>(3) the commissioner of management and budget;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.14"></a><var>37.14</var>(4) the commissioner of administration;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.15"></a><var>37.15</var>(5) the state chief information officer;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.16"></a><var>37.16</var>(6) an administrative law judge appointed by the chief administrative law judge;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.17"></a><var>37.17</var>(7) the state auditor; <br/>
<a id="pl.37.18"></a><var>37.18</var>(8) two members with a background in academic research concerning system <br/>
<a id="pl.37.19"></a><var>37.19</var>redesign and delivery, including one member appointed by the chancellor of the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.37.20"></a><var>37.20</var>State Colleges and Universities and one member appointed by the president of the <br/>
<a id="pl.37.21"></a><var>37.21</var>University of Minnesota;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.22"></a><var>37.22</var>(9) one member with experience in the leadership of nonprofit organizations, <br/>
<a id="pl.37.23"></a><var>37.23</var>appointed by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.24"></a><var>37.24</var>(10) one member with experience in foundation leadership appointed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.37.25"></a><var>37.25</var>Minnesota Council on Foundations;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.26"></a><var>37.26</var>(11) one member with experience as a leader of a for-profit corporation, appointed <br/>
<a id="pl.37.27"></a><var>37.27</var>by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce; and<br/>
<a id="pl.37.28"></a><var>37.28</var>(12) one member representing public employees appointed by the American <br/>
<a id="pl.37.29"></a><var>37.29</var>Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.30"></a><var>37.30</var>All members must have experience or interest in the work of system redesign or public <br/>
<a id="pl.37.31"></a><var>37.31</var>sector innovation. The legislative members serve as nonvoting members. Only members <br/>
<a id="pl.37.32"></a><var>37.32</var>designated in clauses (3) to (7) may vote on proposed rule or law waivers under section <br/>
<a id="pl.37.33"></a><var>37.33</var>465.7903. A commissioner serving on the council may designate an employee from the <br/>
<a id="pl.37.34"></a><var>37.34</var>commissioner's agency to serve as the commissioner's designee. A person registered as a <br/>
<a id="pl.37.35"></a><var>37.35</var>lobbyist under chapter 10A may not be a member of the council.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.1"></a><var>38.1</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Duties of council.</b> The council shall:<br/>
<a id="pl.38.2"></a><var>38.2</var>(1) accept applications from local government units and nonprofit organizations for <br/>
<a id="pl.38.3"></a><var>38.3</var>waivers of administrative rules and temporary, limited exemptions from enforcement of <br/>
<a id="pl.38.4"></a><var>38.4</var>procedural requirements in state law as provided in section 465.7903, and determine <br/>
<a id="pl.38.5"></a><var>38.5</var>whether to approve, modify, or reject the application;<br/>
<a id="pl.38.6"></a><var>38.6</var>(2) accept applications for grants to local government units and related organizations <br/>
<a id="pl.38.7"></a><var>38.7</var>proposing to design models or plans for innovative service delivery and management as <br/>
<a id="pl.38.8"></a><var>38.8</var>provided in section 465.7905, and determine whether to approve, modify, or reject the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.9"></a><var>38.9</var>application;<br/>
<a id="pl.38.10"></a><var>38.10</var>(3) accept applications from eligible local government units for service-sharing <br/>
<a id="pl.38.11"></a><var>38.11</var>grants as provided in section 465.7905, and determine whether to approve, modify, <br/>
<a id="pl.38.12"></a><var>38.12</var>or reject the application;<br/>
<a id="pl.38.13"></a><var>38.13</var>(4) make recommendations to the legislature for the authorization of pilot projects <br/>
<a id="pl.38.14"></a><var>38.14</var>for the implementation of innovative service delivery activities that require statutory <br/>
<a id="pl.38.15"></a><var>38.15</var>authorization;<br/>
<a id="pl.38.16"></a><var>38.16</var>(5) make recommendations to the legislature regarding the elimination of state <br/>
<a id="pl.38.17"></a><var>38.17</var>mandates that inhibit local government efficiency, innovation, and cooperation by <br/>
<a id="pl.38.18"></a><var>38.18</var>prescribing specific processes for achieving a desired outcome;<br/>
<a id="pl.38.19"></a><var>38.19</var>(6) investigate and review the role of unfunded state mandates in intergovernmental <br/>
<a id="pl.38.20"></a><var>38.20</var>relations and assess their impact on state and local government objectives and <br/>
<a id="pl.38.21"></a><var>38.21</var>responsibilities;<br/>
<a id="pl.38.22"></a><var>38.22</var>(7) make recommendations to the governor and the legislature regarding:<br/>
<a id="pl.38.23"></a><var>38.23</var>(i) allowing flexibility for local units of government in complying with specific <br/>
<a id="pl.38.24"></a><var>38.24</var>unfunded state mandates for which terms of compliance are unnecessarily rigid or <br/>
<a id="pl.38.25"></a><var>38.25</var>complex;<br/>
<a id="pl.38.26"></a><var>38.26</var>(ii) reconciling any two or more unfunded state mandates that impose contradictory <br/>
<a id="pl.38.27"></a><var>38.27</var>or inconsistent requirements;<br/>
<a id="pl.38.28"></a><var>38.28</var>(iii) terminating unfunded state mandates that are duplicative, obsolete, or lacking <br/>
<a id="pl.38.29"></a><var>38.29</var>in practical utility;<br/>
<a id="pl.38.30"></a><var>38.30</var>(iv) suspending, on a temporary basis, unfunded state mandates that are not vital <br/>
<a id="pl.38.31"></a><var>38.31</var>to public health and safety and that compound the fiscal difficulties of local units of <br/>
<a id="pl.38.32"></a><var>38.32</var>government, including recommendations for initiating the suspensions;<br/>
<a id="pl.38.33"></a><var>38.33</var>(v) consolidating or simplifying unfunded state mandates or the planning or <br/>
<a id="pl.38.34"></a><var>38.34</var>reporting requirements of the mandates, in order to reduce duplication and facilitate <br/>
<a id="pl.38.35"></a><var>38.35</var>compliance by local units of government with those mandates; and<br/>
<a id="pl.39.1"></a><var>39.1</var>(vi) establishing common state definitions or standards to be used by local units of <br/>
<a id="pl.39.2"></a><var>39.2</var>government in complying with unfunded state mandates that use different definitions or <br/>
<a id="pl.39.3"></a><var>39.3</var>standards for the same terms or principles; <br/>
<a id="pl.39.4"></a><var>39.4</var>(8) identify relevant unfunded state mandates;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.5"></a><var>39.5</var>    (9) upon request of the legislature, review individual state agencies, boards, <br/>
<a id="pl.39.6"></a><var>39.6</var>commissions, or councils for purposes of  making recommendations to the legislature on <br/>
<a id="pl.39.7"></a><var>39.7</var>whether the group should continue or should be sunset;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.8"></a><var>39.8</var>(10) facilitate proposals for grants made by eligible applicants; and<br/>
<a id="pl.39.9"></a><var>39.9</var>(11) make recommendations on topics to the Legislative Audit Commission for <br/>
<a id="pl.39.10"></a><var>39.10</var>program evaluations that are likely to result in recommendations that will improve the <br/>
<a id="pl.39.11"></a><var>39.11</var>cost-effective delivery of government services.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.12"></a><var>39.12</var>The duties imposed under clauses (6) to (11) must be performed to the extent <br/>
<a id="pl.39.13"></a><var>39.13</var>possible given existing resources. Each recommendation under clause (7) must, to <br/>
<a id="pl.39.14"></a><var>39.14</var>the extent practicable, identify the specific unfunded state mandates to which the <br/>
<a id="pl.39.15"></a><var>39.15</var>recommendation applies. The commissioners or directors of state agencies responsible for <br/>
<a id="pl.39.16"></a><var>39.16</var>the promulgation or enforcement of the unfunded mandates addressed in clauses (5) to <br/>
<a id="pl.39.17"></a><var>39.17</var>(11) shall assist the council in carrying out the council's duties under this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.18"></a><var>39.18</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Additional coordinating functions.</b> The council may also:<br/>
<a id="pl.39.19"></a><var>39.19</var>(1) serve as a clearinghouse for existing ideas and information from community <br/>
<a id="pl.39.20"></a><var>39.20</var>leaders;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.21"></a><var>39.21</var>(2) provide a Web site where interested parties may share information and practices;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.22"></a><var>39.22</var>(3) receive recommendations from the legislative auditor concerning waivers and <br/>
<a id="pl.39.23"></a><var>39.23</var>other initiatives within the council's jurisdiction;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.24"></a><var>39.24</var>(4) conduct research concerning innovation in service delivery and local government <br/>
<a id="pl.39.25"></a><var>39.25</var>efficiency, innovation, and cooperation;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.26"></a><var>39.26</var>(5) facilitate regional dialogue concerning successful innovation and collaboration; <br/>
<a id="pl.39.27"></a><var>39.27</var>and<br/>
<a id="pl.39.28"></a><var>39.28</var>(6) use its best efforts to maximize public involvement in its work, including the use <br/>
<a id="pl.39.29"></a><var>39.29</var>of best practices in social media.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.30"></a><var>39.30</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Staff.</b> The council shall hire an executive director who serves as the state's <br/>
<a id="pl.39.31"></a><var>39.31</var>chief innovation officer. The council may hire other staff or consultants as necessary to <br/>
<a id="pl.39.32"></a><var>39.32</var>perform its duties. The commissioner of administration must provide administrative <br/>
<a id="pl.39.33"></a><var>39.33</var>support services to the council.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.34"></a><var>39.34</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Terms, compensation, and removal.</b> Members serve at the pleasure of <br/>
<a id="pl.39.35"></a><var>39.35</var>the appointing authority. Compensation of members is governed by section 15.0575, <br/>
<a id="pl.39.36"></a><var>39.36</var>unless otherwise provided.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.4.0"></a><a id="pl.40.1"></a><var>40.1</var>    Sec. 4. <b>[465.7903] RULE AND LAW WAIVER REQUESTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.40.2"></a><var>40.2</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Generally.</b> (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), a local <br/>
<a id="pl.40.3"></a><var>40.3</var>government unit or a nonprofit organization may request the Minnesota Innovation and <br/>
<a id="pl.40.4"></a><var>40.4</var>Research Council to grant a waiver from one or more administrative rules or a temporary, <br/>
<a id="pl.40.5"></a><var>40.5</var>limited exemption from enforcement of state procedural laws governing delivery of <br/>
<a id="pl.40.6"></a><var>40.6</var>services by the local government unit or nonprofit organization. Two or more local <br/>
<a id="pl.40.7"></a><var>40.7</var>government units may submit a joint application for a waiver or exemption under this <br/>
<a id="pl.40.8"></a><var>40.8</var>section if they propose to cooperate in providing a service or program that is subject to the <br/>
<a id="pl.40.9"></a><var>40.9</var>rule or law. Before a local unit of government may submit an application to the council, <br/>
<a id="pl.40.10"></a><var>40.10</var>the governing body of the local government unit must approve, in concept, the proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.40.11"></a><var>40.11</var>waiver or exemption at a meeting required to be public under chapter 13D. A waiver <br/>
<a id="pl.40.12"></a><var>40.12</var>or exemption granted to a nonprofit organization under this section applies to services <br/>
<a id="pl.40.13"></a><var>40.13</var>provided to all of the organization's clients.<br/>
<a id="pl.40.14"></a><var>40.14</var>(b) A school district that is granted a variance from rules of the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.40.15"></a><var>40.15</var>education under section 122A.163 need not apply to the council for a waiver of those rules <br/>
<a id="pl.40.16"></a><var>40.16</var>under this section. A school district may not seek a waiver of rules under this section if <br/>
<a id="pl.40.17"></a><var>40.17</var>the commissioner of education has authority to grant a variance to the rules under section <br/>
<a id="pl.40.18"></a><var>40.18</var>122A.163. This paragraph does not preclude a school district from being included in a <br/>
<a id="pl.40.19"></a><var>40.19</var>cooperative effort with another local government unit under this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.40.20"></a><var>40.20</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Application.</b> (a) A local government unit or nonprofit organization <br/>
<a id="pl.40.21"></a><var>40.21</var>requesting a waiver of a rule or exemption from enforcement of a law under this section <br/>
<a id="pl.40.22"></a><var>40.22</var>shall present a written application to the council. The application must include:<br/>
<a id="pl.40.23"></a><var>40.23</var>(1) identification of the service or program at issue;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.24"></a><var>40.24</var>(2) identification of the administrative rule or the law imposing a procedural <br/>
<a id="pl.40.25"></a><var>40.25</var>requirement with respect to which the waiver or exemption is sought; and<br/>
<a id="pl.40.26"></a><var>40.26</var>(3) a description of the improved service outcome sought, including an explanation <br/>
<a id="pl.40.27"></a><var>40.27</var>of the effect of the waiver or exemption in accomplishing that outcome.<br/>
<a id="pl.40.28"></a><var>40.28</var>(b) A local government unit submitting an application must provide a copy to the <br/>
<a id="pl.40.29"></a><var>40.29</var>exclusive representative certified under section 179A.12 to represent employees who <br/>
<a id="pl.40.30"></a><var>40.30</var>provide the service or program affected by the requested waiver or exemption.<br/>
<a id="pl.40.31"></a><var>40.31</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Review process.</b> (a) Upon receipt of an application, the council shall <br/>
<a id="pl.40.32"></a><var>40.32</var>commence review of the application, as provided in this subdivision. The council shall <br/>
<a id="pl.40.33"></a><var>40.33</var>dismiss an application if it finds that the application proposes a waiver of rules or <br/>
<a id="pl.40.34"></a><var>40.34</var>exemption from enforcement of laws that would result in due process violations, violations <br/>
<a id="pl.40.35"></a><var>40.35</var>of federal law or the state or federal constitution, or the loss of services to people who <br/>
<a id="pl.40.36"></a><var>40.36</var>are entitled to them. If the council does not dismiss an application, the council must <br/>
<a id="pl.41.1"></a><var>41.1</var>publish notice in the State Register before it acts on the application. The notice must list <br/>
<a id="pl.41.2"></a><var>41.2</var>the name of the local government unit or nonprofit organization requesting the waiver or <br/>
<a id="pl.41.3"></a><var>41.3</var>exemption, the service or program at issue, and the rule or law with respect to which the <br/>
<a id="pl.41.4"></a><var>41.4</var>waiver of exemption is sought.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.5"></a><var>41.5</var>(b) The council shall determine whether a law from which an exemption for <br/>
<a id="pl.41.6"></a><var>41.6</var>enforcement is sought is a procedural law, specifying how a local government unit or <br/>
<a id="pl.41.7"></a><var>41.7</var>nonprofit organization is to achieve an outcome, rather than a substantive law prescribing <br/>
<a id="pl.41.8"></a><var>41.8</var>the outcome or otherwise establishing policy. For the purposes of this section, "procedural <br/>
<a id="pl.41.9"></a><var>41.9</var>law" does not include a statutory notice requirement. In making its determination, the <br/>
<a id="pl.41.10"></a><var>41.10</var>council shall consider whether the law specifies such requirements as:<br/>
<a id="pl.41.11"></a><var>41.11</var>(1) who must deliver a service;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.12"></a><var>41.12</var>(2) where the service must be delivered;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.13"></a><var>41.13</var>(3) to whom and in what form reports regarding the service must be made; and<br/>
<a id="pl.41.14"></a><var>41.14</var>(4) how long or how often the service must be made available to a given recipient.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.15"></a><var>41.15</var>(c) If a member of the council also is a commissioner, a commissioner's designee, or <br/>
<a id="pl.41.16"></a><var>41.16</var>the state auditor, or is employed by an agency with jurisdiction over a rule or law affected <br/>
<a id="pl.41.17"></a><var>41.17</var>by an application, the member must not participate in the decision on the particular waiver <br/>
<a id="pl.41.18"></a><var>41.18</var>or exemption.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.19"></a><var>41.19</var>(d) If the application is submitted by a local government unit or a nonprofit <br/>
<a id="pl.41.20"></a><var>41.20</var>organization in the metropolitan area or the unit or nonprofit organization requests a <br/>
<a id="pl.41.21"></a><var>41.21</var>waiver of a rule or temporary, limited exemptions from enforcement of a procedural <br/>
<a id="pl.41.22"></a><var>41.22</var>law over which the Metropolitan Council or a metropolitan agency has jurisdiction, the <br/>
<a id="pl.41.23"></a><var>41.23</var>council shall also transmit a copy of the application to the Metropolitan Council for <br/>
<a id="pl.41.24"></a><var>41.24</var>review and comment. The Metropolitan Council shall report its comments to the council <br/>
<a id="pl.41.25"></a><var>41.25</var>within 60 days of the date the application was transmitted to the Metropolitan Council. <br/>
<a id="pl.41.26"></a><var>41.26</var>The Metropolitan Council may point out any resources or technical assistance it may be <br/>
<a id="pl.41.27"></a><var>41.27</var>able to provide a local government unit or nonprofit organization submitting a request <br/>
<a id="pl.41.28"></a><var>41.28</var>under this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.29"></a><var>41.29</var>(e) Within 15 days after receipt of the application, the council shall transmit a copy <br/>
<a id="pl.41.30"></a><var>41.30</var>of it to the commissioner of each agency having jurisdiction over a rule or law from which <br/>
<a id="pl.41.31"></a><var>41.31</var>a waiver or exemption is sought. The agency may mail a notice that it has received an <br/>
<a id="pl.41.32"></a><var>41.32</var>application for a waiver or exemption to all persons who have registered with the agency <br/>
<a id="pl.41.33"></a><var>41.33</var>under section 14.14, subdivision 1a, identifying the rule or law from which a waiver or <br/>
<a id="pl.41.34"></a><var>41.34</var>exemption is requested. If no agency has jurisdiction over the rule or law, the council shall <br/>
<a id="pl.41.35"></a><var>41.35</var>transmit a copy of the application to the attorney general. The agency shall inform the <br/>
<a id="pl.41.36"></a><var>41.36</var>council of its agreement with or objection to and grounds for objection to the waiver or <br/>
<a id="pl.42.1"></a><var>42.1</var>exemption request within 60 days of the date when the application was transmitted to it. <br/>
<a id="pl.42.2"></a><var>42.2</var>An agency's failure to respond under this paragraph is considered agreement to the waiver <br/>
<a id="pl.42.3"></a><var>42.3</var>or exemption. The council shall decide whether to grant a waiver or exemption at its next <br/>
<a id="pl.42.4"></a><var>42.4</var>regularly scheduled meeting following its receipt of an agency's response or the end of <br/>
<a id="pl.42.5"></a><var>42.5</var>the 60-day response period. If consideration of an application is not concluded at that <br/>
<a id="pl.42.6"></a><var>42.6</var>meeting, the matter may be carried over to the next meeting of the council. Interested <br/>
<a id="pl.42.7"></a><var>42.7</var>persons may submit written comments and requests to present oral comments to the <br/>
<a id="pl.42.8"></a><var>42.8</var>council on the waiver or exemption request up to the time of its vote on the application.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.9"></a><var>42.9</var>(f) If the exclusive representative of the affected employees of the requesting local <br/>
<a id="pl.42.10"></a><var>42.10</var>government unit objects to the waiver or exemption request, it may inform the council <br/>
<a id="pl.42.11"></a><var>42.11</var>of the objection to and the grounds for the objection to the waiver or exemption request <br/>
<a id="pl.42.12"></a><var>42.12</var>within 60 days of the receipt of the application.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.13"></a><var>42.13</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Hearing.</b> If the agency or the exclusive representative does not agree <br/>
<a id="pl.42.14"></a><var>42.14</var>with the waiver or exemption request, the council shall set a date for a hearing on the <br/>
<a id="pl.42.15"></a><var>42.15</var>application. The hearing must be conducted informally at a meeting of the council. <br/>
<a id="pl.42.16"></a><var>42.16</var>Persons representing the local government unit shall present their request for the waiver or <br/>
<a id="pl.42.17"></a><var>42.17</var>exemption, and a representative from the agency shall explain the agency's objection to the <br/>
<a id="pl.42.18"></a><var>42.18</var>waiver or exemption. Members of the council may request additional information from <br/>
<a id="pl.42.19"></a><var>42.19</var>either party. The council may also request, either before or at the hearing, information <br/>
<a id="pl.42.20"></a><var>42.20</var>or comments from representatives of business, labor, local governments, state agencies, <br/>
<a id="pl.42.21"></a><var>42.21</var>consultants, and members of the public. If a member of the public requests to present <br/>
<a id="pl.42.22"></a><var>42.22</var>comments or information at the hearing, the council must permit the member of the <br/>
<a id="pl.42.23"></a><var>42.23</var>public an opportunity to present the comments or information. If necessary, the hearing <br/>
<a id="pl.42.24"></a><var>42.24</var>may be continued at a subsequent council meeting. A waiver or exemption requires a <br/>
<a id="pl.42.25"></a><var>42.25</var>majority vote of the council members. The council may modify the terms of the waiver or <br/>
<a id="pl.42.26"></a><var>42.26</var>exemption request in arriving at the agreement required under subdivision 5.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.27"></a><var>42.27</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Conditions of agreements.</b> (a) If the council grants a request for a waiver <br/>
<a id="pl.42.28"></a><var>42.28</var>or exemption, the council and the entity making the request shall enter into an agreement <br/>
<a id="pl.42.29"></a><var>42.29</var>providing for the delivery of the service or program that is the subject of the application. <br/>
<a id="pl.42.30"></a><var>42.30</var>The agreement must specify desired outcomes and the means of measurement by which <br/>
<a id="pl.42.31"></a><var>42.31</var>the council will determine whether the outcomes specified in the agreement have been <br/>
<a id="pl.42.32"></a><var>42.32</var>met. The agreement must specify the duration of the waiver or exemption. The duration of <br/>
<a id="pl.42.33"></a><var>42.33</var>a waiver from an administrative rule may be for no less than two years and no more than <br/>
<a id="pl.42.34"></a><var>42.34</var>four years, subject to renewal if both parties agree. An exemption from enforcement of a <br/>
<a id="pl.42.35"></a><var>42.35</var>law terminates ten days after adjournment of the regular legislative session held during the <br/>
<a id="pl.43.1"></a><var>43.1</var>calendar year following the year when the exemption is granted, unless the legislature has <br/>
<a id="pl.43.2"></a><var>43.2</var>acted to extend or make permanent the exemption.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.3"></a><var>43.3</var>(b) If the council grants a waiver or exemption, it must report the waiver or <br/>
<a id="pl.43.4"></a><var>43.4</var>exemption to the legislature, including the chairs of the governmental operations and <br/>
<a id="pl.43.5"></a><var>43.5</var>appropriate policy committees in the house of representatives and senate, and the governor <br/>
<a id="pl.43.6"></a><var>43.6</var>within 30 days.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.7"></a><var>43.7</var>(c) The council may reconsider or renegotiate the agreement if the rule or law <br/>
<a id="pl.43.8"></a><var>43.8</var>affected by the waiver or exemption is amended or repealed during the term of the original <br/>
<a id="pl.43.9"></a><var>43.9</var>agreement. A waiver of a rule under this section has the effect of a variance granted by <br/>
<a id="pl.43.10"></a><var>43.10</var>an agency under section 14.055. The recipient of an exemption from enforcement of a <br/>
<a id="pl.43.11"></a><var>43.11</var>procedural requirement in state law under this section is exempt from that law for the <br/>
<a id="pl.43.12"></a><var>43.12</var>duration of the exemption. The council may require periodic reports from the recipient, or <br/>
<a id="pl.43.13"></a><var>43.13</var>conduct investigations of the service or program.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.14"></a><var>43.14</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Enforcement.</b> If the council finds that the recipient of a waiver or an <br/>
<a id="pl.43.15"></a><var>43.15</var>exemption has failed to comply with the terms of the agreement under subdivision 5, it <br/>
<a id="pl.43.16"></a><var>43.16</var>may rescind the agreement. After an agreement is rescinded, the recipient is subject to the <br/>
<a id="pl.43.17"></a><var>43.17</var>rules and laws covered by the agreement.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.18"></a><var>43.18</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Access to data.</b> If the recipient of a waiver or an exemption through a <br/>
<a id="pl.43.19"></a><var>43.19</var>cooperative program under this section gains access to data that is classified as not public, <br/>
<a id="pl.43.20"></a><var>43.20</var>the access to and use of the data for the recipient is governed by the same restrictions on <br/>
<a id="pl.43.21"></a><var>43.21</var>access to and use of the data that apply to the unit that collected, created, received, or <br/>
<a id="pl.43.22"></a><var>43.22</var>maintained the data.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.5.0"></a><a id="pl.43.23"></a><var>43.23</var>    Sec. 5. <b>[465.7904] WAIVERS OF STATE RULES; POLICIES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.43.24"></a><var>43.24</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Application.</b> A state agency may apply to the council for a waiver <br/>
<a id="pl.43.25"></a><var>43.25</var>from:<br/>
<a id="pl.43.26"></a><var>43.26</var>(1) an administrative rule or policy adopted by the commissioner of management <br/>
<a id="pl.43.27"></a><var>43.27</var>and budget that deals with the state personnel system;<br/>
<a id="pl.43.28"></a><var>43.28</var>(2) an administrative rule or policy of the commissioner of administration that <br/>
<a id="pl.43.29"></a><var>43.29</var>deals with the state procurement system; or<br/>
<a id="pl.43.30"></a><var>43.30</var>(3) a policy of the commissioner of management and budget  that deals with the <br/>
<a id="pl.43.31"></a><var>43.31</var>state accounting system.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.32"></a><var>43.32</var>Two or more state agencies may submit a joint application. A waiver application <br/>
<a id="pl.43.33"></a><var>43.33</var>must identify the rule or policy at issue, and must describe the improved outcome sought <br/>
<a id="pl.43.34"></a><var>43.34</var>through the waiver.<br/>
<a id="pl.44.1"></a><var>44.1</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Review process.</b> (a) The council shall review all applications submitted <br/>
<a id="pl.44.2"></a><var>44.2</var>under this section. The council shall dismiss an application if it finds that the application <br/>
<a id="pl.44.3"></a><var>44.3</var>proposes a waiver that would result in due process violations, violations of federal law <br/>
<a id="pl.44.4"></a><var>44.4</var>or the state or federal constitution, or the loss of services to people who are entitled to <br/>
<a id="pl.44.5"></a><var>44.5</var>them. If a proposed waiver would violate the terms of a collective bargaining agreement <br/>
<a id="pl.44.6"></a><var>44.6</var>effective under chapter 179A, the waiver is not effective without the consent of the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.7"></a><var>44.7</var>exclusive representative that is a party to the agreement. The council may approve a <br/>
<a id="pl.44.8"></a><var>44.8</var>waiver only if the council determines that if the waiver is granted: (1) services can <br/>
<a id="pl.44.9"></a><var>44.9</var>be provided in a more efficient or effective manner; and (2) services related to human <br/>
<a id="pl.44.10"></a><var>44.10</var>resources must be provided in a manner consistent with section 43A.01. In the case of a <br/>
<a id="pl.44.11"></a><var>44.11</var>waiver from a policy of the commissioner of management and budget, the council may <br/>
<a id="pl.44.12"></a><var>44.12</var>approve the waiver only if it determines that services will be provided in a more efficient <br/>
<a id="pl.44.13"></a><var>44.13</var>or effective manner and that state funds will be adequately accounted for and safeguarded <br/>
<a id="pl.44.14"></a><var>44.14</var>in a manner that complies with generally accepted government accounting principles.<br/>
<a id="pl.44.15"></a><var>44.15</var>(b) Within 15 days of receipt of the application, the council shall send a copy of the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.16"></a><var>44.16</var>application to: (1) the agency whose rule or policy is involved; and (2) all exclusive <br/>
<a id="pl.44.17"></a><var>44.17</var>representatives who represent employees of the agency requesting the waiver. The agency <br/>
<a id="pl.44.18"></a><var>44.18</var>whose rule or policy is involved may mail a copy of the application to all persons who <br/>
<a id="pl.44.19"></a><var>44.19</var>have registered with the agency under section 14.14, subdivision 1a.<br/>
<a id="pl.44.20"></a><var>44.20</var>(c) The agency whose rule or policy is involved, or an exclusive representative, shall <br/>
<a id="pl.44.21"></a><var>44.21</var>notify the council of its agreement with or objection to and grounds for objection to the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.22"></a><var>44.22</var>waiver within 60 days of the date when the application was transmitted to the agency or <br/>
<a id="pl.44.23"></a><var>44.23</var>the exclusive representative. An agency's or exclusive representative's failure to respond <br/>
<a id="pl.44.24"></a><var>44.24</var>under this paragraph is considered agreement to the waiver.<br/>
<a id="pl.44.25"></a><var>44.25</var>(d) If the agency or the exclusive representative objects to the waiver, the council <br/>
<a id="pl.44.26"></a><var>44.26</var>shall schedule a meeting at which the agency requesting the waiver may present its case <br/>
<a id="pl.44.27"></a><var>44.27</var>for the waiver and the objecting party may respond. The council shall decide whether <br/>
<a id="pl.44.28"></a><var>44.28</var>to grant a waiver at its next regularly scheduled meeting following its receipt of an <br/>
<a id="pl.44.29"></a><var>44.29</var>agency's response, or the end of the 60-day response period, whichever occurs first. If <br/>
<a id="pl.44.30"></a><var>44.30</var>consideration of an application is not concluded at the meeting, the matter may be carried <br/>
<a id="pl.44.31"></a><var>44.31</var>over to the next meeting of the council. Interested persons may submit written comments <br/>
<a id="pl.44.32"></a><var>44.32</var>to the council on the waiver request.<br/>
<a id="pl.44.33"></a><var>44.33</var>(e) If the council grants a request for a waiver, the council and the agency requesting <br/>
<a id="pl.44.34"></a><var>44.34</var>the waiver shall enter into an agreement relating to the outcomes desired as a result of the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.35"></a><var>44.35</var>waiver and the means of measurement to determine whether those outcomes have been <br/>
<a id="pl.44.36"></a><var>44.36</var>achieved with the waiver. The agreement must specify the duration of the waiver, which <br/>
<a id="pl.45.1"></a><var>45.1</var>must be for at least two years and not more than four years. If the council determines that <br/>
<a id="pl.45.2"></a><var>45.2</var>an agency that has received a waiver is failing to comply with the terms of the agreement, <br/>
<a id="pl.45.3"></a><var>45.3</var>the council may rescind the agreement.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.4"></a><var>45.4</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Participation.</b> If a waiver request involves a rule or policy adopted by an <br/>
<a id="pl.45.5"></a><var>45.5</var>official specified in section 465.7902, subdivision 1, clauses (3) to (7), that official may <br/>
<a id="pl.45.6"></a><var>45.6</var>not participate in the evaluation of that waiver request.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.6.0"></a><a id="pl.45.7"></a><var>45.7</var>    Sec. 6. <b>[465.7905] INNOVATION AND REDESIGN GRANTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.45.8"></a><var>45.8</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Application.</b> One or more local units of government, an association <br/>
<a id="pl.45.9"></a><var>45.9</var>of local governments, the Metropolitan Council, a local unit of government acting in <br/>
<a id="pl.45.10"></a><var>45.10</var>conjunction with an organization or a state agency, an organization established by two <br/>
<a id="pl.45.11"></a><var>45.11</var>or more local units of government under a joint powers agreement, or a not-for-profit <br/>
<a id="pl.45.12"></a><var>45.12</var>organization may apply to the Minnesota Innovation and Research Council for a grant <br/>
<a id="pl.45.13"></a><var>45.13</var>to be used to: (1) develop models for service redesign; or (2) meet the start-up costs <br/>
<a id="pl.45.14"></a><var>45.14</var>of providing shared services or functions. Agreements solely to make joint purchases <br/>
<a id="pl.45.15"></a><var>45.15</var>do not qualify for grants. The application must specify a nonstate funding source for <br/>
<a id="pl.45.16"></a><var>45.16</var>25 percent of the total cost of the proposal. The application to the council must state <br/>
<a id="pl.45.17"></a><var>45.17</var>what other sources of funding have been considered by the local units of government to <br/>
<a id="pl.45.18"></a><var>45.18</var>implement the project and explain why it is not possible to complete the project without <br/>
<a id="pl.45.19"></a><var>45.19</var>assistance from the council. The council may not award a grant if it determines that the <br/>
<a id="pl.45.20"></a><var>45.20</var>local units of government could complete the project without council assistance or if it <br/>
<a id="pl.45.21"></a><var>45.21</var>determines the applicant has not specified a nonstate funding source for 25 percent of <br/>
<a id="pl.45.22"></a><var>45.22</var>the total cost. A copy of the application must be provided by the units to the exclusive <br/>
<a id="pl.45.23"></a><var>45.23</var>representatives certified under section 179A.12 to represent employees who provide the <br/>
<a id="pl.45.24"></a><var>45.24</var>service or program affected by the application.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.25"></a><var>45.25</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Proposals.</b> (a) Proposed models for service redesign may provide options <br/>
<a id="pl.45.26"></a><var>45.26</var>to local governments, neighborhood or community organizations, other not-for-profit <br/>
<a id="pl.45.27"></a><var>45.27</var>organizations, or individuals to redesign service delivery. In awarding grants under this <br/>
<a id="pl.45.28"></a><var>45.28</var>paragraph, the council must consider whether the proposal:<br/>
<a id="pl.45.29"></a><var>45.29</var>(1) expands consumer choices and opportunities;<br/>
<a id="pl.45.30"></a><var>45.30</var>(2) shifts government toward an expanded role as a purchaser, rather than a provider, <br/>
<a id="pl.45.31"></a><var>45.31</var>of services;<br/>
<a id="pl.45.32"></a><var>45.32</var>(3) reduces administrative costs through statewide or regional contracting, or related <br/>
<a id="pl.45.33"></a><var>45.33</var>administrative efficiencies;<br/>
<a id="pl.45.34"></a><var>45.34</var>(4) reduces administrative costs through the accumulation of multiple related <br/>
<a id="pl.45.35"></a><var>45.35</var>services into a single contract with one provider, or related administrative efficiencies;<br/>
<a id="pl.46.1"></a><var>46.1</var>(5) fosters entrepreneurial leadership in the public sector; and<br/>
<a id="pl.46.2"></a><var>46.2</var>(6) increases value to the taxpayer or results per dollar spent.<br/>
<a id="pl.46.3"></a><var>46.3</var>(b) A proposal for a grant for shared services or functions must include plans to <br/>
<a id="pl.46.4"></a><var>46.4</var>fully integrate a service or function provided by two or more local government units. <br/>
<a id="pl.46.5"></a><var>46.5</var>The proposal must include how value to the taxpayer or results per dollar spent will be <br/>
<a id="pl.46.6"></a><var>46.6</var>impacted. <br/>
<a id="pl.46.7"></a><var>46.7</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Requirements.</b> A copy of the work product for which the grant was <br/>
<a id="pl.46.8"></a><var>46.8</var>provided must be furnished to the council upon completion, and the council may <br/>
<a id="pl.46.9"></a><var>46.9</var>disseminate it to other local units of government or interested groups. If the council finds <br/>
<a id="pl.46.10"></a><var>46.10</var>that the work was not completed or implemented according to the terms of the grant <br/>
<a id="pl.46.11"></a><var>46.11</var>agreement, it may require the grantee to repay all or a portion of the grant. The council <br/>
<a id="pl.46.12"></a><var>46.12</var>shall award grants on the basis of each qualified applicant's score under the scoring <br/>
<a id="pl.46.13"></a><var>46.13</var>system in section 465.7906. The amount of a grant under subdivision 2, paragraph (a), <br/>
<a id="pl.46.14"></a><var>46.14</var>may not exceed $250,000. The amount of a grant under subdivision 2, paragraph (b), <br/>
<a id="pl.46.15"></a><var>46.15</var>may not exceed $100,000.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.7.0"></a><a id="pl.46.16"></a><var>46.16</var>    Sec. 7. <b>[465.7906] SCORING SYSTEM.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.46.17"></a><var>46.17</var>In deciding whether to award a grant under section 465.7905, the council shall <br/>
<a id="pl.46.18"></a><var>46.18</var>use the following scoring system:<br/>
<a id="pl.46.19"></a><var>46.19</var>(1) Up to 15 points must be awarded to reflect the extent to which the application <br/>
<a id="pl.46.20"></a><var>46.20</var>demonstrates creative thinking, careful planning, cooperation, involvement of the clients <br/>
<a id="pl.46.21"></a><var>46.21</var>of the affected service, and commitment to persist through challenges.<br/>
<a id="pl.46.22"></a><var>46.22</var>(2) Up to 25 points must be awarded to reflect the extent to which the proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.46.23"></a><var>46.23</var>project is likely to improve the quality of the service, increase value to the taxpayers or <br/>
<a id="pl.46.24"></a><var>46.24</var>results per dollar spent, and to have benefits for other local governments.<br/>
<a id="pl.46.25"></a><var>46.25</var>(3) Up to 15 points must be awarded to reflect the extent to which the application's <br/>
<a id="pl.46.26"></a><var>46.26</var>budget provides sufficient detail, maximizes the use of state funds, documents the need <br/>
<a id="pl.46.27"></a><var>46.27</var>for financial assistance, commits to local financial support, and limits expenditures to <br/>
<a id="pl.46.28"></a><var>46.28</var>essential activities.<br/>
<a id="pl.46.29"></a><var>46.29</var>(4) Up to 15 points must be awarded to reflect the extent to which the application <br/>
<a id="pl.46.30"></a><var>46.30</var>reflects the statutory goal of the grant program.<br/>
<a id="pl.46.31"></a><var>46.31</var>(5) Up to 15 points must be awarded to reflect the merit of the proposed project and <br/>
<a id="pl.46.32"></a><var>46.32</var>the extent to which it warrants the state's financial participation.<br/>
<a id="pl.46.33"></a><var>46.33</var>(6) Up to five points must be awarded to reflect the cost to benefit ratio projected <br/>
<a id="pl.46.34"></a><var>46.34</var>for the proposed project.<br/>
<a id="pl.47.1"></a><var>47.1</var>(7) Up to five points must be awarded to reflect the number of government units <br/>
<a id="pl.47.2"></a><var>47.2</var>participating in the proposal.<br/>
<a id="pl.47.3"></a><var>47.3</var>(8) Up to five points must be awarded to reflect the minimum length of time the <br/>
<a id="pl.47.4"></a><var>47.4</var>application commits to implementation.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.8.0"></a><a id="pl.47.5"></a><var>47.5</var>    Sec. 8. <b>[465.7907] REPAYMENT OF GRANTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.47.6"></a><var>47.6</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Repayment procedures.</b> Without regard to whether a grant recipient <br/>
<a id="pl.47.7"></a><var>47.7</var>offered to repay the grant in its original application, as part of a grant awarded under <br/>
<a id="pl.47.8"></a><var>47.8</var>section 465.7905, the council may require the grant recipient to repay all or part of the <br/>
<a id="pl.47.9"></a><var>47.9</var>grant if the council determines the project funded by the grant resulted in an actual savings <br/>
<a id="pl.47.10"></a><var>47.10</var>for the participating local units of government. The grant agreement must specify how the <br/>
<a id="pl.47.11"></a><var>47.11</var>savings are to be determined and the period of time over which the savings will be used <br/>
<a id="pl.47.12"></a><var>47.12</var>to calculate a repayment requirement. The repayment of grant money under this section <br/>
<a id="pl.47.13"></a><var>47.13</var>must not exceed an amount equal to the total savings achieved through the implementation <br/>
<a id="pl.47.14"></a><var>47.14</var>of the project.<br/>
<a id="pl.47.15"></a><var>47.15</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Bonus points.</b> In addition to the points awarded to competitive grant <br/>
<a id="pl.47.16"></a><var>47.16</var>applications under section 465.7906, the council shall award additional points to any <br/>
<a id="pl.47.17"></a><var>47.17</var>applicant that projects a potential cost savings through the implementation of its project <br/>
<a id="pl.47.18"></a><var>47.18</var>and offers to repay part or all of the grant under the formula in subdivision 1.<br/>
<a id="pl.47.19"></a><var>47.19</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Use of repayment revenue.</b> All grant money repaid to the council under <br/>
<a id="pl.47.20"></a><var>47.20</var>this section is appropriated to the council for additional grants authorized by section <br/>
<a id="pl.47.21"></a><var>47.21</var>465.7905.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.9.0"></a><a id="pl.47.22"></a><var>47.22</var>    Sec. 9. <b>[465.805] POLICY INNOVATION AND RESEARCH.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.47.23"></a><var>47.23</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Research topics.</b> The council shall periodically select policy <br/>
<a id="pl.47.24"></a><var>47.24</var>innovation topics suitable for review and analysis by a consortium of independent <br/>
<a id="pl.47.25"></a><var>47.25</var>organizations. Topics may include general or specific functions of state government. The <br/>
<a id="pl.47.26"></a><var>47.26</var>council shall give primary consideration to areas of concern where a comprehensive <br/>
<a id="pl.47.27"></a><var>47.27</var>review and analysis of available research is likely to yield recommendations for policy <br/>
<a id="pl.47.28"></a><var>47.28</var>changes that will provide significant efficiencies and improvements in the operation of <br/>
<a id="pl.47.29"></a><var>47.29</var>state government and an increase in value to the taxpayer. Legislators and legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.47.30"></a><var>47.30</var>committees may provide the council with recommendations for topics. The council shall <br/>
<a id="pl.47.31"></a><var>47.31</var>make the final determination regarding the selection of topics under this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.47.32"></a><var>47.32</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Request for proposal process.</b> (a) After making the determination of a <br/>
<a id="pl.47.33"></a><var>47.33</var>research topic under subdivision 1, the council shall prepare a request for proposal relating <br/>
<a id="pl.47.34"></a><var>47.34</var>to the topic that specifies:<br/>
<a id="pl.48.1"></a><var>48.1</var>(1) the precise topic and scope of the research required for the report to the <br/>
<a id="pl.48.2"></a><var>48.2</var>commission;<br/>
<a id="pl.48.3"></a><var>48.3</var>(2) the deadlines for the response to the request for proposal and for the subsequent <br/>
<a id="pl.48.4"></a><var>48.4</var>report; and<br/>
<a id="pl.48.5"></a><var>48.5</var>(3) any other restrictions or guidelines required by the commission.<br/>
<a id="pl.48.6"></a><var>48.6</var>The council shall make the request for proposal publicly available and must <br/>
<a id="pl.48.7"></a><var>48.7</var>review responses from any interested party. A group of individuals or organizations <br/>
<a id="pl.48.8"></a><var>48.8</var>may submit a response. The council may encourage the development of a collaborative <br/>
<a id="pl.48.9"></a><var>48.9</var>design lab containing a cross-section of researchers and public sector designers from <br/>
<a id="pl.48.10"></a><var>48.10</var>various nonprofits, businesses, foundations, and education institutions to respond to the <br/>
<a id="pl.48.11"></a><var>48.11</var>request for proposal.<br/>
<a id="pl.48.12"></a><var>48.12</var>(b) After the deadline for submission of responses has expired, the council must hold <br/>
<a id="pl.48.13"></a><var>48.13</var>a hearing to consider all submissions. The council shall consider the following factors in <br/>
<a id="pl.48.14"></a><var>48.14</var>selecting a response to the request for proposal:<br/>
<a id="pl.48.15"></a><var>48.15</var>(1) the experience and training of individuals and organizations who will prepare the <br/>
<a id="pl.48.16"></a><var>48.16</var>report to the commission;<br/>
<a id="pl.48.17"></a><var>48.17</var>(2) the reliability and credibility of individuals and organizations who will prepare <br/>
<a id="pl.48.18"></a><var>48.18</var>the report;<br/>
<a id="pl.48.19"></a><var>48.19</var>(3) the proposed method of research; and<br/>
<a id="pl.48.20"></a><var>48.20</var>(4) the resources available for the preparation of the report.<br/>
<a id="pl.48.21"></a><var>48.21</var>(c) After consideration and hearing of the responses to the request for proposal, the <br/>
<a id="pl.48.22"></a><var>48.22</var>council may:<br/>
<a id="pl.48.23"></a><var>48.23</var>(1) select a submission;<br/>
<a id="pl.48.24"></a><var>48.24</var>(2) revise the original request for proposal and extend the deadline for responses; or<br/>
<a id="pl.48.25"></a><var>48.25</var>(3) terminate the request for proposal process for the selected topic.<br/>
<a id="pl.48.26"></a><var>48.26</var>The chief innovation officer shall periodically communicate with the researchers <br/>
<a id="pl.48.27"></a><var>48.27</var>to make sure they are focused on answering the questions outlined in the request for <br/>
<a id="pl.48.28"></a><var>48.28</var>proposals.<br/>
<a id="pl.48.29"></a><var>48.29</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Reports to council.</b> The council shall hold a hearing to receive a report <br/>
<a id="pl.48.30"></a><var>48.30</var>prepared under this section and shall ensure that the governor and the relevant committees <br/>
<a id="pl.48.31"></a><var>48.31</var>in the legislature are provided with notice of the report and an opportunity to review the <br/>
<a id="pl.48.32"></a><var>48.32</var>report, including an opportunity for additional hearings.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.10.0"></a><a id="pl.48.33"></a><var>48.33</var>    Sec. 10. <b>[465.808] RECEIPTS; APPROPRIATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.48.34"></a><var>48.34</var>(a) The council may charge a fee for the use of services provided by the council's <br/>
<a id="pl.48.35"></a><var>48.35</var>staff. The receipts from fees charged under this section are deposited in a special revenue <br/>
<a id="pl.49.1"></a><var>49.1</var>account and appropriated to the council for services provided under sections 465.7901 to <br/>
<a id="pl.49.2"></a><var>49.2</var>465.808.<br/>
<a id="pl.49.3"></a><var>49.3</var>(b) The council may accept gifts and grants. Money received under this paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.49.4"></a><var>49.4</var>is deposited in a special revenue account and appropriated to the council for services <br/>
<a id="pl.49.5"></a><var>49.5</var>provided under sections 465.7901 to 465.808.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.11.0"></a><a id="pl.49.6"></a><var>49.6</var>    Sec. 11. <b>[465.809] GUARANTEEING INCREASED VALUE TO THE </b><br/>
<a id="pl.49.7"></a><var>49.7</var><b>TAXPAYER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.49.8"></a><var>49.8</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Report.</b> (a) The council shall report by January 15 each year to the <br/>
<a id="pl.49.9"></a><var>49.9</var>governor and appropriate committees of the house of representatives and senate on its <br/>
<a id="pl.49.10"></a><var>49.10</var>activities. The report shall include the amount of the council's net spending, the amount of <br/>
<a id="pl.49.11"></a><var>49.11</var>savings and the increased outcomes to the taxpayer that was identified by the council, and <br/>
<a id="pl.49.12"></a><var>49.12</var>the actual documented savings to state and local governments. Entities receiving grants <br/>
<a id="pl.49.13"></a><var>49.13</var>or waivers from the council must document and verify savings to the taxpayer from the <br/>
<a id="pl.49.14"></a><var>49.14</var>previous year's budgets.<br/>
<a id="pl.49.15"></a><var>49.15</var>    (b) The report submitted on January 15, 2014, must: (1) demonstrate that council <br/>
<a id="pl.49.16"></a><var>49.16</var>recommendations or actions have resulted in savings of at least $3 for every $1 <br/>
<a id="pl.49.17"></a><var>49.17</var>appropriated to the council through June 30, 2013; and (2) contain recommendations for <br/>
<a id="pl.49.18"></a><var>49.18</var>the future that the council believes will result in at least $20 of savings for every $1 that <br/>
<a id="pl.49.19"></a><var>49.19</var>will be appropriated to the council in the future. If the report submitted on January 15, <br/>
<a id="pl.49.20"></a><var>49.20</var>2014, does not comply with this paragraph, the council expires on June 30, 2014.<br/>
<a id="pl.49.21"></a><var>49.21</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Savings and increased value.</b> The council must make every effort to <br/>
<a id="pl.49.22"></a><var>49.22</var>obtain $3 in savings and show increased value to the taxpayer for each net state dollar <br/>
<a id="pl.49.23"></a><var>49.23</var>spent by the council.<br/>
<a id="pl.49.24"></a><var>49.24</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Innovative practices.</b> The council shall promote and drive innovative <br/>
<a id="pl.49.25"></a><var>49.25</var>practices and must make annual recommendations to the legislature. One or all of these <br/>
<a id="pl.49.26"></a><var>49.26</var>recommendations may be in partnership with individuals, foundations, nonprofits, or <br/>
<a id="pl.49.27"></a><var>49.27</var>businesses. The council may make endorsements of proposals of individuals, foundations, <br/>
<a id="pl.49.28"></a><var>49.28</var>nonprofits, or businesses when making recommendations. The council must make annual <br/>
<a id="pl.49.29"></a><var>49.29</var>recommendations to:<br/>
<a id="pl.49.30"></a><var>49.30</var>(1) recommend at least $20 in savings and show increased outcomes to the taxpayer <br/>
<a id="pl.49.31"></a><var>49.31</var>for each net state dollar spent by the council. These savings may be spread out over <br/>
<a id="pl.49.32"></a><var>49.32</var>various budget items;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.33"></a><var>49.33</var>(2) recommend policy changes that will quantifiably improve desired outcome <br/>
<a id="pl.49.34"></a><var>49.34</var>attainment to the taxpayer as compared to dollars spent. This shall not be limited to <br/>
<a id="pl.49.35"></a><var>49.35</var>efficiency but may also include developing new approaches to achieve desired outcomes;<br/>
<a id="pl.50.1"></a><var>50.1</var>(3) highlight existing innovative practices or partnerships in the state; and <br/>
<a id="pl.50.2"></a><var>50.2</var>(4) recommend innovative models, which may include state and local government <br/>
<a id="pl.50.3"></a><var>50.3</var>structural redesign, from across the country to the legislature; highlight innovative <br/>
<a id="pl.50.4"></a><var>50.4</var>practices from past or contemporary reports; recommend evidence-based service delivery <br/>
<a id="pl.50.5"></a><var>50.5</var>methods for this state; or recommend theory-based working models of approaches to <br/>
<a id="pl.50.6"></a><var>50.6</var>policy.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.12.0"></a><a id="pl.50.7"></a><var>50.7</var>    Sec. 12. <b>[465.8091] SUNSET.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.50.8"></a><var>50.8</var>    Sections 465.7901, 465.7902, 465.7903, 465.7904, 465.7905, 465.7906, 465.7907, <br/>
<a id="pl.50.9"></a><var>50.9</var>465.805, 465.808, and 465.809 expire  June 30, 2018.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.13.0"></a><a id="pl.50.10"></a><var>50.10</var>    Sec. 13. <b>APPROPRIATIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.50.11"></a><var>50.11</var>$50,000 is appropriated from the general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, <br/>
<a id="pl.50.12"></a><var>50.12</var>2011, to the Minnesota Innovation and Research Council for the following purposes:<br/>
<a id="pl.50.13"></a><var>50.13</var>(1) operation and administration of the council;<br/>
<a id="pl.50.14"></a><var>50.14</var>(2) grants for models for service redesign;<br/>
<a id="pl.50.15"></a><var>50.15</var>(3) grants for shared services and functions;<br/>
<a id="pl.50.16"></a><var>50.16</var>(4) policy innovation and research; and<br/>
<a id="pl.50.17"></a><var>50.17</var>(5) the strategic plan report under article 2, section 1.<br/>
<a id="pl.50.18"></a><var>50.18</var>The appropriations in this section are contingent on receiving a dollar-for-dollar <br/>
<a id="pl.50.19"></a><var>50.19</var>match from private sources. This is a onetime appropriation.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.14.0"></a><a id="pl.50.20"></a><var>50.20</var>    Sec. 14. <b> REPEALER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.50.21"></a><var>50.21</var>Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 6.80, is repealed.<br/>