<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>changing certain agency requirements; requiring posting of convictions of <br/>
<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>felonies or gross misdemeanors and malpractice settlements or judgments for a <br/>
<a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>regulated practitioner; requiring certain information on regulated practitioners; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>requiring a study; prohibiting transfer of certain funds; requiring reports and a <br/>
<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>financial audit; setting fees; abolishing the Combative Sports Commission and <br/>
<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>transferring combative sports duties to the commissioner of labor and industry; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>establishing a Combative Sports Advisory Council; requiring a review of the <br/>
<a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>Minnesota Board of Medical Practice; changing provisions for health-related <br/>
<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>licensing boards; appropriating money;amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var>sections 3.922, by adding a subdivision; 3.9223, subdivision 7; 3.9225, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>subdivision 7; 3.9226, subdivision 7; 147.01, subdivision 4; 147.111, by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var>subdivision; 148.102, by adding a subdivision; 148.261, subdivision 1; 148.263, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>by adding a subdivision; 148.5194, subdivision 5; 148.6445, subdivision 10; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>148B.07, by adding a subdivision; 148C.095, by adding a subdivision; 148E.285, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>by adding a subdivision; 150A.13, by adding a subdivision; 153.24, by adding <br/>
<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>a subdivision; 153A.17; 214.06, subdivisions 1, 1a, by adding a subdivision; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var>214.09, by adding a subdivision; 214.103; 341.21, by adding a subdivision; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var>341.28, subdivision 1; 341.37; Minnesota Statutes 2011 Supplement, sections <br/>
<a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var>3D.04; 3D.06; 3D.21, subdivisions 1, 2; proposing coding for new law in <br/>
<a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var>Minnesota Statutes, chapters 3D; 16B; 214; 341; repealing Minnesota Statutes <br/>
<a id="pl.1.24"></a><var>1.24</var>2010, sections 138A.01; 138A.02; 138A.03; 138A.04; 138A.05; 138A.06; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.25"></a><var>1.25</var>341.21, subdivisions 3, 4a; 341.22; 341.23; 341.24; 341.26.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.26"></a><var>1.26</var>April 27, 2012<br/>
<a id="pl.1.27"></a><var>1.27</var>The Honorable Kurt Zellers<br/>
<a id="pl.1.28"></a><var>1.28</var>Speaker of the House of Representatives<br/>
<a id="pl.1.29"></a><var>1.29</var>The Honorable Michelle L. Fischbach<br/>
<a id="pl.1.30"></a><var>1.30</var>President of the Senate<br/>
<a id="pl.1.31"></a><var>1.31</var>We, the undersigned conferees for H. F. No. 2555 report that we have agreed upon <br/>
<a id="pl.1.32"></a><var>1.32</var>the items in dispute and recommend as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.1.33"></a><var>1.33</var>That the Senate recede from its amendments and that H. F. No. 2555 be further <br/>
<a id="pl.1.34"></a><var>1.34</var>amended as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.1.35"></a><var>1.35</var>Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.1.1.0"></a><a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2011 Supplement, section 3D.04, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var><b>3D.04 STAFF</b><b>; CONTRACTS</b><b>.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var>The Legislative Coordinating Commission shall provide staff and administrative <br/>
<a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var>services for the commission. The Sunset Advisory Commission may enter into contracts <br/>
<a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var>for evaluations of agencies under review.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.2.0"></a><a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2011 Supplement, section 3D.06, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var><b>3D.06 AGENCY REPORT TO COMMISSION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var>(a) Before September 1 of the odd-numbered year before the year in which a <br/>
<a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var>state agency is subject to sunset review, the agency commissioner shall report to the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var>commission:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var>(1) information regarding the application to the agency of the criteria in section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var>3D.10
         </statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var>(2) a priority-based an outcome-based budget for the agency;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var>(3) an inventory of all boards, commissions, committees, and other entities related <br/>
<a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var>to the agency; and<br/>
<a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var>(4) any other information that the agency commissioner considers appropriate or that <br/>
<a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var>is requested by the commission.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var>The September 1 deadline in this section does not apply in 2011.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var>(b) The outcome-based budget required by paragraph (a) must be for each of the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var>agency's activities, as the term activity is used in state budgeting and must:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>(1) identify the statutory authority for the activity;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>(2) include one or more performance goals and associated performance measures <br/>
<a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var>that measure outcomes, not inputs;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var>(3) discuss the extent to which each performance measure is reliable and verifiable, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>and can be accurately measured;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>(4) discuss the extent to which the agency has met each performance measure, and <br/>
<a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var>the extent to which the budget devoted to the activity has permitted or prevented the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var>agency from meeting its performance goals;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>(5) discuss efficiencies that would allow the agency to better meet its goals; and<br/>
<a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var>(6) identify agencies at any level of government or private sector entities that provide <br/>
<a id="pl.2.33"></a><var>2.33</var>the same activities, and describe agency interaction with the activities provided by others.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.3.0"></a><a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2011 Supplement, section 3D.21, subdivision 2, is amended <br/>
<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Group 2.</b> The following agencies are sunset and, except as provided in <br/>
<a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var>section 
         <statute_ref>3D.14</statute_ref>, expire on June 30, 2014: Department of Health, Department of Human <br/>
<a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var>Services, Department of Human Rights, Department of Education, Board of Teaching, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>Minnesota Office of Higher Education, Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>Council on Affairs of Chicano/Latino People, Council on Black Minnesotans, Council on <br/>
<a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>Asian-Pacific Minnesotans, Indian Affairs Council,  and all advisory groups associated <br/>
<a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>with these agencies.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.4.0"></a><a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2011 Supplement, section 3D.21, subdivision 4, is amended <br/>
<a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Group 4.</b> The following agencies are sunset and, except as provided <br/>
<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>in section 
         <statute_ref>3D.14</statute_ref>, expire on June 30, 2018: Department of Corrections, Department of <br/>
<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>Public Safety, Department of Transportation, Peace Officer Standards and Training <br/>
<a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>Board, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Amateur Sports Commission, all <br/>
<a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var>health-related licensing boards listed in section 214.01, Council on Disability, and all <br/>
<a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var>advisory groups associated with these agencies.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.5.0"></a><a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>    Sec. 5. <b>COUNCIL ON BLACK MINNESOTANS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>The Office of the Legislative Auditor should conduct a financial audit of the Council <br/>
<a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>on Black Minnesotans by December 1, 2013. In its next report to the Sunset Advisory <br/>
<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>Commission, the Council on Black Minnesotans must respond to any issues raised in this <br/>
<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>audit and to issues raised in previous audits.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.6.0"></a><a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>    Sec. 6. <b>REVIEW OF SUNSET PROCESS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var>The Office of the Legislative Auditor is requested to conduct a review of the sunset <br/>
<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>process in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 3D.  The review should be conducted in 2018. <br/>
<a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var>The legislative auditor is requested to present the result of the review in a report to the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var>Legislative Audit Commission and Sunset Advisory Commission.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.7.0"></a><a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>    Sec. 7. <b> REPEALER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>Minnesota Statutes 2011 Supplement, section 3D.21, subdivision 1, is repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.2.1.0"></a><a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 3.922, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var>    Subd. 11. <b>Report.</b> The council shall prepare and submit a report to the governor and <br/>
<a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var>legislature by November 15 of each year. The report shall summarize the activities of the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>council since its last report, list receipts and expenditures, identify the major problems and <br/>
<a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var>issues confronting American Indian people, make recommendations to address issues, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>and list the specific objectives that the council seeks to attain during the biennium. The <br/>
<a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var>council shall report on outcome measures.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.2.0"></a><a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 3.9223, subdivision 7, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Report.</b> The council shall prepare and distribute submit a report to the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>governor and legislature by November 15 of each even-numbered year. The report shall <br/>
<a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var>summarize the activities of the council since its last report, list receipts and expenditures, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>identify the major problems and issues confronting Chicano/Latino people, make <br/>
<a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>recommendations to address issues, and list the specific objectives that the council seeks <br/>
<a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>to attain during the next biennium. The council shall report on outcome measures.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.3.0"></a><a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 3.9225, subdivision 7, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Report.</b> The council shall prepare and distribute submit a report to the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var>governor and legislature by November 15 of each even-numbered year. The report shall <br/>
<a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var>summarize the activities of the council since its last report, list receipts and expenditures, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var>identify the major problems and issues confronting Black people, make recommendations <br/>
<a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>to address issues, and list the specific objectives which the council seeks to attain during <br/>
<a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var>the next biennium. The council shall report on outcome measures.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.4.0"></a><a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 3.9226, subdivision 7, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Report.</b> The council shall prepare and distribute submit a report to the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>governor and legislature by November 15 of each even-numbered year. The report <br/>
<a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var>shall summarize the activities of the council since its last report, list receipts and <br/>
<a id="pl.4.29"></a><var>4.29</var>expenditures, identify the major problems and issues confronting Asian-Pacific people, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.30"></a><var>4.30</var>make recommendations to address issues, and list the specific objectives that the council <br/>
<a id="pl.4.31"></a><var>4.31</var>seeks to attain during the next biennium. The council shall report on outcome measures.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.5.0"></a><a id="pl.4.32"></a><var>4.32</var>    Sec. 5. <b>[3D.045] COORDINATION WITH LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var>To the extent possible, the commission and the Office of the Legislative Auditor <br/>
<a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var>shall align their work so that audits and program evaluations conducted by the Office <br/>
<a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var>of the Legislative Auditor can inform the work of the commission. The commission <br/>
<a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var>may request the Office of the Legislative Auditor to provide updates on financial audits <br/>
<a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var>and program evaluations the Office of the Legislative Auditor has prepared on agencies <br/>
<a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var>scheduled for Sunset Advisory Commission review.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.6.0"></a><a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var>    Sec. 6. <b>[3D.065] REPORT ON PERSONNEL.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var>By September 1 of the odd-numbered year before the year in which a state agency is <br/>
<a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var>subject to sunset review, the commissioner of management and budget must report to the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var>Sunset Advisory Commission on the number of full-time equivalent employees and the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var>salary structure for each agency under review.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.7.0"></a><a id="pl.5.12"></a><var>5.12</var>    Sec. 7. <b>[16B.371] ASSISTANCE TO SMALL AGENCIES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.5.13"></a><var>5.13</var>(a) The commissioner may provide administrative support services to small agencies. <br/>
<a id="pl.5.14"></a><var>5.14</var>To promote efficiency and cost-effective use of state resources, and to improve financial <br/>
<a id="pl.5.15"></a><var>5.15</var>controls, the commissioner may require a small agency to receive administrative support <br/>
<a id="pl.5.16"></a><var>5.16</var>services through the Department of Administration or through another agency designated <br/>
<a id="pl.5.17"></a><var>5.17</var>by the commissioner. Services subject to this section include finance, accounting, payroll, <br/>
<a id="pl.5.18"></a><var>5.18</var>purchasing, human resources, and other services designated by the commissioner. The <br/>
<a id="pl.5.19"></a><var>5.19</var>commissioner may determine what constitutes a small agency for purposes of this section. <br/>
<a id="pl.5.20"></a><var>5.20</var>The commissioner, in consultation with the commissioner of management and budget and <br/>
<a id="pl.5.21"></a><var>5.21</var>small agencies, shall evaluate small agencies' needs for administrative support services. <br/>
<a id="pl.5.22"></a><var>5.22</var>If the commissioner provides administrative support services to a small agency, the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.23"></a><var>5.23</var>commissioner must enter into a service level agreement with the agency, specifying the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.24"></a><var>5.24</var>services to be provided and the costs and anticipated outcomes of the services.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.25"></a><var>5.25</var>(b) The Chicano Latino Affairs Council, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.26"></a><var>5.26</var>Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans, the Indian Affairs Council, and the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.5.27"></a><var>5.27</var>State Council on Disability must use the services specified in paragraph (a).<br/>
<a id="pl.5.28"></a><var>5.28</var>    (c) The commissioner of administration may assess agencies for services it provides <br/>
<a id="pl.5.29"></a><var>5.29</var>under this section. The amounts assessed are appropriated to the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.30"></a><var>5.30</var>(d) For agencies covered in this section, the commissioner has the authority to require <br/>
<a id="pl.5.31"></a><var>5.31</var>the agency to comply with applicable state finance, accounting, payroll, purchasing, and <br/>
<a id="pl.5.32"></a><var>5.32</var>human resources policies. The agencies served retain the ownership and responsibility for <br/>
<a id="pl.5.33"></a><var>5.33</var>spending decisions and for ongoing implementation of appropriate business operations.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.8.0"></a><a id="pl.6.1"></a><var>6.1</var>    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 147.01, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.2"></a><var>6.2</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Disclosure.</b> Subject to the exceptions listed in this subdivision, all <br/>
<a id="pl.6.3"></a><var>6.3</var>communications or information received by or disclosed to the board relating to any <br/>
<a id="pl.6.4"></a><var>6.4</var>person or matter subject to its regulatory jurisdiction are confidential and privileged and <br/>
<a id="pl.6.5"></a><var>6.5</var>any disciplinary hearing shall be closed to the public.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.6"></a><var>6.6</var>(a) Upon application of a party in a proceeding before the board under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.6.7"></a><var>6.7</var>147.091
         </statute_ref>, the board shall produce and permit the inspection and copying, by or on behalf of <br/>
<a id="pl.6.8"></a><var>6.8</var>the moving party, of any designated documents or papers relevant to the proceedings, in <br/>
<a id="pl.6.9"></a><var>6.9</var>accordance with the provisions of rule 34, Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.10"></a><var>6.10</var>(b) If the board takes corrective action or imposes disciplinary measures of any kind, <br/>
<a id="pl.6.11"></a><var>6.11</var>whether by contested case or by settlement agreement, the name and business address of <br/>
<a id="pl.6.12"></a><var>6.12</var>the licensee, the nature of the misconduct, and the action taken by the board are public <br/>
<a id="pl.6.13"></a><var>6.13</var>data. If disciplinary action is taken by settlement agreement, the entire agreement is public <br/>
<a id="pl.6.14"></a><var>6.14</var>data. The board shall decide disciplinary matters, whether by settlement or by contested <br/>
<a id="pl.6.15"></a><var>6.15</var>case, by roll call vote. The votes are public data.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.16"></a><var>6.16</var>(c) The board shall exchange information with other licensing boards, agencies, or <br/>
<a id="pl.6.17"></a><var>6.17</var>departments within the state, as required under section 
         <statute_ref>214.10, subdivision 8</statute_ref>, paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.6.18"></a><var>6.18</var>(c), and may release information in the reports required under section 
         <statute_ref>147.02, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.6.19"></a><var>6.19</var>6
         </statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.20"></a><var>6.20</var>(d) The board shall upon request furnish to a person who made a complaint, or the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.21"></a><var>6.21</var>alleged victim of a violation of section 
         <statute_ref>147.091, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, paragraph (t), or both, a <br/>
<a id="pl.6.22"></a><var>6.22</var>description of the activities and actions of the board relating to that complaint, a summary <br/>
<a id="pl.6.23"></a><var>6.23</var>of the results of an investigation of that complaint, and the reasons for actions taken <br/>
<a id="pl.6.24"></a><var>6.24</var>by the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.25"></a><var>6.25</var>(e) A probable cause hearing held pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>147.092</statute_ref> shall be closed to the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.26"></a><var>6.26</var>public, except for the notices of hearing made public by operation of section 
         <statute_ref>147.092</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.27"></a><var>6.27</var>(f) Findings of fact, conclusions, and recommendations issued by the administrative <br/>
<a id="pl.6.28"></a><var>6.28</var>law judge, and transcripts of oral arguments before the board pursuant to a contested case <br/>
<a id="pl.6.29"></a><var>6.29</var>proceeding in which an administrative law judge found a violation of section 
         <statute_ref>147.091, <br/>
<a id="pl.6.30"></a><var>6.30</var>subdivision 1
         </statute_ref>, paragraph (t), are public data.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.31"></a><var>6.31</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective for all corrective action taken on <br/>
<a id="pl.6.32"></a><var>6.32</var>or after August 1, 2012.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.9.0"></a><a id="pl.6.33"></a><var>6.33</var>    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 147.111, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.6.34"></a><var>6.34</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.1"></a><var>7.1</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Failure to report.</b> On or after August 1, 2012, any person, health care <br/>
<a id="pl.7.2"></a><var>7.2</var>facility, business, or organization that fails to report as required under subdivisions 2 to 6 <br/>
<a id="pl.7.3"></a><var>7.3</var>shall be subject to civil penalties for failing to report as required by law.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.4"></a><var>7.4</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective August 1, 2012.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.10.0"></a><a id="pl.7.5"></a><var>7.5</var>    Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 148.102, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.7.6"></a><var>7.6</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.7"></a><var>7.7</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Failure to report.</b> On or after August 1, 2012, any person or insurer that <br/>
<a id="pl.7.8"></a><var>7.8</var>fails to report as required under subdivisions 2 to 4 shall be subject to civil penalties for <br/>
<a id="pl.7.9"></a><var>7.9</var>failing to report as required by law.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.10"></a><var>7.10</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective August 1, 2012.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.11.0"></a><a id="pl.7.11"></a><var>7.11</var>    Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 148.261, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.12"></a><var>7.12</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Grounds listed.</b> The board may deny, revoke, suspend, limit, or <br/>
<a id="pl.7.13"></a><var>7.13</var>condition the license and registration of any person to practice professional, advanced <br/>
<a id="pl.7.14"></a><var>7.14</var>practice registered, or practical nursing under sections 
         <statute_ref>148.171</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>148.285</statute_ref>, or to otherwise <br/>
<a id="pl.7.15"></a><var>7.15</var>discipline a licensee or applicant as described in section 
         <statute_ref>148.262</statute_ref>. The following are <br/>
<a id="pl.7.16"></a><var>7.16</var>grounds for disciplinary action:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.17"></a><var>7.17</var>(1) Failure to demonstrate the qualifications or satisfy the requirements for a license <br/>
<a id="pl.7.18"></a><var>7.18</var>contained in sections 
         <statute_ref>148.171</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>148.285</statute_ref> or rules of the board. In the case of a person <br/>
<a id="pl.7.19"></a><var>7.19</var>applying for a license, the burden of proof is upon the applicant to demonstrate the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.20"></a><var>7.20</var>qualifications or satisfaction of the requirements.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.21"></a><var>7.21</var>(2) Employing fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a permit, license, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.22"></a><var>7.22</var>or registration certificate to practice professional or practical nursing or attempting to <br/>
<a id="pl.7.23"></a><var>7.23</var>subvert the licensing examination process. Conduct that subverts or attempts to subvert <br/>
<a id="pl.7.24"></a><var>7.24</var>the licensing examination process includes, but is not limited to:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.25"></a><var>7.25</var>(i) conduct that violates the security of the examination materials, such as removing <br/>
<a id="pl.7.26"></a><var>7.26</var>examination materials from the examination room or having unauthorized possession of <br/>
<a id="pl.7.27"></a><var>7.27</var>any portion of a future, current, or previously administered licensing examination;<br/>
<a id="pl.7.28"></a><var>7.28</var>(ii) conduct that violates the standard of test administration, such as communicating <br/>
<a id="pl.7.29"></a><var>7.29</var>with another examinee during administration of the examination, copying another <br/>
<a id="pl.7.30"></a><var>7.30</var>examinee's answers, permitting another examinee to copy one's answers, or possessing <br/>
<a id="pl.7.31"></a><var>7.31</var>unauthorized materials; or<br/>
<a id="pl.7.32"></a><var>7.32</var>(iii) impersonating an examinee or permitting an impersonator to take the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.33"></a><var>7.33</var>examination on one's own behalf.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.1"></a><var>8.1</var>(3) Conviction during the previous five years of a felony or gross misdemeanor <br/>
<a id="pl.8.2"></a><var>8.2</var>reasonably related to the practice of professional, advanced practice registered, or practical <br/>
<a id="pl.8.3"></a><var>8.3</var>nursing. Conviction as used in this subdivision includes a conviction of an offense that if <br/>
<a id="pl.8.4"></a><var>8.4</var>committed in this state would be considered a felony or gross misdemeanor without regard <br/>
<a id="pl.8.5"></a><var>8.5</var>to its designation elsewhere, or a criminal proceeding where a finding or verdict of guilt is <br/>
<a id="pl.8.6"></a><var>8.6</var>made or returned but the adjudication of guilt is either withheld or not entered.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.7"></a><var>8.7</var>(4) Revocation, suspension, limitation, conditioning, or other disciplinary action <br/>
<a id="pl.8.8"></a><var>8.8</var>against the person's professional or practical nursing license or advanced practice <br/>
<a id="pl.8.9"></a><var>8.9</var>registered nursing credential, in another state, territory, or country; failure to report to the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.10"></a><var>8.10</var>board that charges regarding the person's nursing license or other credential are pending in <br/>
<a id="pl.8.11"></a><var>8.11</var>another state, territory, or country; or having been refused a license or other credential by <br/>
<a id="pl.8.12"></a><var>8.12</var>another state, territory, or country.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.13"></a><var>8.13</var>(5) Failure to or inability to perform professional or practical nursing as defined in <br/>
<a id="pl.8.14"></a><var>8.14</var>section 
         <statute_ref>148.171, subdivision 14</statute_ref> or 15, with reasonable skill and safety, including failure <br/>
<a id="pl.8.15"></a><var>8.15</var>of a registered nurse to supervise or a licensed practical nurse to monitor adequately the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.16"></a><var>8.16</var>performance of acts by any person working at the nurse's direction.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.17"></a><var>8.17</var>(6) Engaging in unprofessional conduct, including, but not limited to, a departure <br/>
<a id="pl.8.18"></a><var>8.18</var>from or failure to conform to board rules of professional or practical nursing practice that <br/>
<a id="pl.8.19"></a><var>8.19</var>interpret the statutory definition of professional or practical nursing as well as provide <br/>
<a id="pl.8.20"></a><var>8.20</var>criteria for violations of the statutes, or, if no rule exists, to the minimal standards of <br/>
<a id="pl.8.21"></a><var>8.21</var>acceptable and prevailing professional or practical nursing practice, or any nursing <br/>
<a id="pl.8.22"></a><var>8.22</var>practice that may create unnecessary danger to a patient's life, health, or safety. Actual <br/>
<a id="pl.8.23"></a><var>8.23</var>injury to a patient need not be established under this clause.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.24"></a><var>8.24</var>(7) Failure of an advanced practice registered nurse to practice with reasonable <br/>
<a id="pl.8.25"></a><var>8.25</var>skill and safety or departure from or failure to conform to standards of acceptable and <br/>
<a id="pl.8.26"></a><var>8.26</var>prevailing advanced practice registered nursing.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.27"></a><var>8.27</var>(8) Delegating or accepting the delegation of a nursing function or a prescribed <br/>
<a id="pl.8.28"></a><var>8.28</var>health care function when the delegation or acceptance could reasonably be expected to <br/>
<a id="pl.8.29"></a><var>8.29</var>result in unsafe or ineffective patient care.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.30"></a><var>8.30</var>(9) Actual or potential inability to practice nursing with reasonable skill and safety <br/>
<a id="pl.8.31"></a><var>8.31</var>to patients by reason of illness, use of alcohol, drugs, chemicals, or any other material, or <br/>
<a id="pl.8.32"></a><var>8.32</var>as a result of any mental or physical condition.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.33"></a><var>8.33</var>(10) Adjudication as mentally incompetent, mentally ill, a chemically dependent <br/>
<a id="pl.8.34"></a><var>8.34</var>person, or a person dangerous to the public by a court of competent jurisdiction, within or <br/>
<a id="pl.8.35"></a><var>8.35</var>without this state.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.1"></a><var>9.1</var>(11) Engaging in any unethical conduct, including, but not limited to, conduct likely <br/>
<a id="pl.9.2"></a><var>9.2</var>to deceive, defraud, or harm the public, or demonstrating a willful or careless disregard <br/>
<a id="pl.9.3"></a><var>9.3</var>for the health, welfare, or safety of a patient. Actual injury need not be established under <br/>
<a id="pl.9.4"></a><var>9.4</var>this clause.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.5"></a><var>9.5</var>(12) Engaging in conduct with a patient that is sexual or may reasonably be <br/>
<a id="pl.9.6"></a><var>9.6</var>interpreted by the patient as sexual, or in any verbal behavior that is seductive or sexually <br/>
<a id="pl.9.7"></a><var>9.7</var>demeaning to a patient, or engaging in sexual exploitation of a patient or former patient.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.8"></a><var>9.8</var>(13) Obtaining money, property, or services from a patient, other than reasonable <br/>
<a id="pl.9.9"></a><var>9.9</var>fees for services provided to the patient, through the use of undue influence, harassment, <br/>
<a id="pl.9.10"></a><var>9.10</var>duress, deception, or fraud.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.11"></a><var>9.11</var>(14) Revealing a privileged communication from or relating to a patient except when <br/>
<a id="pl.9.12"></a><var>9.12</var>otherwise required or permitted by law.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.13"></a><var>9.13</var>(15) Engaging in abusive or fraudulent billing practices, including violations of <br/>
<a id="pl.9.14"></a><var>9.14</var>federal Medicare and Medicaid laws or state medical assistance laws.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.15"></a><var>9.15</var>(16) Improper management of patient records, including failure to maintain adequate <br/>
<a id="pl.9.16"></a><var>9.16</var>patient records, to comply with a patient's request made pursuant to sections 
         <statute_ref>144.291</statute_ref> to <br/>
<a id="pl.9.17"></a><var>9.17</var>144.298, or to furnish a patient record or report required by law.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.18"></a><var>9.18</var>(17) Knowingly aiding, assisting, advising, or allowing an unlicensed person to <br/>
<a id="pl.9.19"></a><var>9.19</var>engage in the unlawful practice of professional, advanced practice registered, or practical <br/>
<a id="pl.9.20"></a><var>9.20</var>nursing.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.21"></a><var>9.21</var>(18) Violating a rule adopted by the board, an order of the board, or a state or federal <br/>
<a id="pl.9.22"></a><var>9.22</var>law relating to the practice of professional, advanced practice registered, or practical <br/>
<a id="pl.9.23"></a><var>9.23</var>nursing, or a state or federal narcotics or controlled substance law.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.24"></a><var>9.24</var>(19) Knowingly providing false or misleading information that is directly related <br/>
<a id="pl.9.25"></a><var>9.25</var>to the care of that patient unless done for an accepted therapeutic purpose such as the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.26"></a><var>9.26</var>administration of a placebo.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.27"></a><var>9.27</var>(20) Aiding suicide or aiding attempted suicide in violation of section 
         <statute_ref>609.215</statute_ref> as <br/>
<a id="pl.9.28"></a><var>9.28</var>established by any of the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.9.29"></a><var>9.29</var>(i) a copy of the record of criminal conviction or plea of guilty for a felony in <br/>
<a id="pl.9.30"></a><var>9.30</var>violation of section 
         <statute_ref>609.215, subdivision 1</statute_ref> or 2;<br/>
<a id="pl.9.31"></a><var>9.31</var>(ii) a copy of the record of a judgment of contempt of court for violating an <br/>
<a id="pl.9.32"></a><var>9.32</var>injunction issued under section 
         <statute_ref>609.215, subdivision 4</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.9.33"></a><var>9.33</var>(iii) a copy of the record of a judgment assessing damages under section 
         <statute_ref>609.215, <br/>
<a id="pl.9.34"></a><var>9.34</var>subdivision 5
         </statute_ref>; or<br/>
<a id="pl.10.1"></a><var>10.1</var>(iv) a finding by the board that the person violated section 
         <statute_ref>609.215, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.10.2"></a><var>10.2</var>1
         </statute_ref> or 2. The board shall investigate any complaint of a violation of section 
         <statute_ref>609.215, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.3"></a><var>10.3</var>subdivision 1
         </statute_ref> or 2.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.4"></a><var>10.4</var>(21) Practicing outside the scope of practice authorized by section 
         <statute_ref>148.171, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.5"></a><var>10.5</var>subdivision 5
         </statute_ref>, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, or 21.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.6"></a><var>10.6</var>(22) Practicing outside the specific field of nursing practice for which an advanced <br/>
<a id="pl.10.7"></a><var>10.7</var>practice registered nurse is certified unless the practice is authorized under section 
         <statute_ref>148.284</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.8"></a><var>10.8</var>(23) Making a false statement or knowingly providing false information to the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.9"></a><var>10.9</var>board, failing to make reports as required by section 
         <statute_ref>148.263</statute_ref>, or failing to cooperate with <br/>
<a id="pl.10.10"></a><var>10.10</var>an investigation of the board as required by section 
         <statute_ref>148.265</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.11"></a><var>10.11</var>(24) Engaging in false, fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading advertising.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.12"></a><var>10.12</var>(25) Failure to inform the board of the person's certification status as a nurse <br/>
<a id="pl.10.13"></a><var>10.13</var>anesthetist, nurse-midwife, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.14"></a><var>10.14</var>(26) Engaging in clinical nurse specialist practice, nurse-midwife practice, nurse <br/>
<a id="pl.10.15"></a><var>10.15</var>practitioner practice, or registered nurse anesthetist practice without current certification <br/>
<a id="pl.10.16"></a><var>10.16</var>by a national nurse certification organization acceptable to the board, except during the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.17"></a><var>10.17</var>period between completion of an advanced practice registered nurse course of study and <br/>
<a id="pl.10.18"></a><var>10.18</var>certification, not to exceed six months or as authorized by the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.19"></a><var>10.19</var>(27) Engaging in conduct that is prohibited under section 
         <statute_ref>145.412</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.20"></a><var>10.20</var>(28) Failing to report employment to the board as required by section 
         <statute_ref>148.211, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.21"></a><var>10.21</var>subdivision 2a
         </statute_ref>, or knowingly aiding, assisting, advising, or allowing a person to fail to <br/>
<a id="pl.10.22"></a><var>10.22</var>report as required by section 
         <statute_ref>148.211, subdivision 2a</statute_ref>.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.12.0"></a><a id="pl.10.23"></a><var>10.23</var>    Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 148.263, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.10.24"></a><var>10.24</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.25"></a><var>10.25</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Failure to report.</b> On or after August 1, 2012, any person, institution, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.26"></a><var>10.26</var>insurer, or organization that fails to report as required under subdivisions 2 to 5 shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.10.27"></a><var>10.27</var>subject to civil penalties for failing to report as required by law.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.28"></a><var>10.28</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective August 1, 2012.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.13.0"></a><a id="pl.10.29"></a><var>10.29</var>    Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 148.5194, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.30"></a><var>10.30</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Nonrefundable</b><b> Use of</b><b> fees.</b> All fees are nonrefundable. The commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.10.31"></a><var>10.31</var>shall only use fees collected under this section for the purposes of administering this <br/>
<a id="pl.10.32"></a><var>10.32</var>chapter. The legislature must not transfer money generated by these fees from the state <br/>
<a id="pl.10.33"></a><var>10.33</var>government special revenue fund to the general fund. Surcharges collected by the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.34"></a><var>10.34</var>commissioner of health under section 16E.22 are not subject to this subdivision.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.14.0"></a><a id="pl.11.1"></a><var>11.1</var>    Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 148.6445, subdivision 10, is amended to <br/>
<a id="pl.11.2"></a><var>11.2</var>read:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.3"></a><var>11.3</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Nonrefundable</b><b> Use of</b><b> fees.</b> All fees are nonrefundable. The <br/>
<a id="pl.11.4"></a><var>11.4</var>commissioner shall only use fees collected under this section for the purposes of <br/>
<a id="pl.11.5"></a><var>11.5</var>administering this chapter. The legislature must not transfer money generated by these fees <br/>
<a id="pl.11.6"></a><var>11.6</var>from the state government special revenue fund to the general fund. Surcharges collected <br/>
<a id="pl.11.7"></a><var>11.7</var>by the commissioner of health under section 16E.22 are not subject to this subdivision.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.15.0"></a><a id="pl.11.8"></a><var>11.8</var>    Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 148B.07, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.11.9"></a><var>11.9</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.10"></a><var>11.10</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Failure to report.</b> On or after August 1, 2012, any person, institution, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.11"></a><var>11.11</var>insurer, or organization that fails to report as required under subdivisions 2 to 6 shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.11.12"></a><var>11.12</var>subject to civil penalties for failing to report as required by law.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.13"></a><var>11.13</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective August 1, 2012.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.16.0"></a><a id="pl.11.14"></a><var>11.14</var>    Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 148C.095, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.11.15"></a><var>11.15</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.16"></a><var>11.16</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Failure to report.</b> On or after August 1, 2012, any person, institution, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.17"></a><var>11.17</var>insurer, or organization that fails to report as required under subdivisions 2 to 5 shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.11.18"></a><var>11.18</var>subject to civil penalties for failing to report as required by law.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.19"></a><var>11.19</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective August 1, 2012.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.17.0"></a><a id="pl.11.20"></a><var>11.20</var>    Sec. 17. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 148E.285, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.11.21"></a><var>11.21</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.22"></a><var>11.22</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Failure to report.</b> On or after August 1, 2012, any person, institution, or <br/>
<a id="pl.11.23"></a><var>11.23</var>organization that fails to report as required under subdivisions 1 and 2 shall be subject <br/>
<a id="pl.11.24"></a><var>11.24</var>to civil penalties for failing to report as required by law. <br/>
<a id="pl.11.25"></a><var>11.25</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective August 1, 2012.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.18.0"></a><a id="pl.11.26"></a><var>11.26</var>    Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 150A.13, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.11.27"></a><var>11.27</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.28"></a><var>11.28</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Failure to report.</b> On or after August 1, 2012, any person, institution, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.29"></a><var>11.29</var>insurer, or organization that fails to report as required under subdivisions 2 to 6 shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.11.30"></a><var>11.30</var>subject to civil penalties for failing to report as required by law.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.1"></a><var>12.1</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective August 1, 2012.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.19.0"></a><a id="pl.12.2"></a><var>12.2</var>    Sec. 19. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 153.24, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.12.3"></a><var>12.3</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.4"></a><var>12.4</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Failure to report.</b> On or after August 1, 2012, any person, institution, or <br/>
<a id="pl.12.5"></a><var>12.5</var>insurer that fails to report as required under subdivisions 2 to 5 shall be subject to civil <br/>
<a id="pl.12.6"></a><var>12.6</var>penalties for failing to report as required by law.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.7"></a><var>12.7</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective August 1, 2012.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.20.0"></a><a id="pl.12.8"></a><var>12.8</var>    Sec. 20. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 153A.17, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.9"></a><var>12.9</var><b>153A.17 EXPENSES; FEES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.12.10"></a><var>12.10</var>(a) The expenses for administering the certification requirements, including the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.11"></a><var>12.11</var>complaint handling system for hearing aid dispensers in sections 
         <statute_ref>153A.14</statute_ref> and 
         <statute_ref>153A.15</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.12.12"></a><var>12.12</var>and the Consumer Information Center under section 
         <statute_ref>153A.18</statute_ref>, must be paid from initial <br/>
<a id="pl.12.13"></a><var>12.13</var>application and examination fees, renewal fees, penalties, and fines. The commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.12.14"></a><var>12.14</var>shall only use fees collected under this section for the purposes of administering this <br/>
<a id="pl.12.15"></a><var>12.15</var>chapter. The legislature must not transfer money generated by these fees from the state <br/>
<a id="pl.12.16"></a><var>12.16</var>government special revenue fund to the general fund. Surcharges collected by the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.17"></a><var>12.17</var>commissioner of health under section 16E.22 are not subject to this paragraph.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.18"></a><var>12.18</var>(b) The fees are as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.19"></a><var>12.19</var>(1) the initial and annual renewal certification application fee is $600;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.20"></a><var>12.20</var>(2) the initial examination fee for the written portion is $500, and for each time it <br/>
<a id="pl.12.21"></a><var>12.21</var>is taken, thereafter;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.22"></a><var>12.22</var>(3) the initial examination fee for the practical portion is $1,200, and $600 for each <br/>
<a id="pl.12.23"></a><var>12.23</var>time it is taken, thereafter; for individuals meeting the requirements of section 
         <statute_ref>148.515</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.12.24"></a><var>12.24</var>subdivision 2, the fee for the practical portion of the hearing instrument dispensing <br/>
<a id="pl.12.25"></a><var>12.25</var>examination is $250 each time it is taken;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.26"></a><var>12.26</var>(4) the trainee application fee is $200;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.27"></a><var>12.27</var>(5) the penalty fee for late submission of a renewal application is $200; and<br/>
<a id="pl.12.28"></a><var>12.28</var>(6) the fee for verification of certification to other jurisdictions or entities is $25.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.29"></a><var>12.29</var>(c) The commissioner may prorate the certification fee for new applicants based on <br/>
<a id="pl.12.30"></a><var>12.30</var>the number of quarters remaining in the annual certification period.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.31"></a><var>12.31</var>(d) All fees are nonrefundable. All fees, penalties, and fines received must be <br/>
<a id="pl.12.32"></a><var>12.32</var>deposited in the state government special revenue fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.1"></a><var>13.1</var>(e) Beginning July 1, 2009, until June 30, 2016, a surcharge of $100 shall be paid <br/>
<a id="pl.13.2"></a><var>13.2</var>at the time of initial certification application or renewal to recover the commissioner's <br/>
<a id="pl.13.3"></a><var>13.3</var>accumulated direct expenditures for administering the requirements of this chapter.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.21.0"></a><a id="pl.13.4"></a><var>13.4</var>    Sec. 21. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 214.06, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.13.5"></a><var>13.5</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Fee adjustment</b><b> Fees to recover expenditures</b><b>.</b> Notwithstanding <br/>
<a id="pl.13.6"></a><var>13.6</var>any law to the contrary, the commissioner of health as authorized by section 
<statute_ref>214.13</statute_ref>, all <br/>
<a id="pl.13.7"></a><var>13.7</var>health-related licensing boards and all non-health-related licensing boards shall by rule, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.8"></a><var>13.8</var>with the approval of the commissioner of management and budget, adjust, as needed, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.9"></a><var>13.9</var>any fee which the commissioner of health or the board is empowered to assess. The <br/>
<a id="pl.13.10"></a><var>13.10</var>commissioner of health as authorized by section 214.13 and all health-related licensing <br/>
<a id="pl.13.11"></a><var>13.11</var>boards and non-health-related licensing boards shall propose or adjust any fee according <br/>
<a id="pl.13.12"></a><var>13.12</var>to section 16A.1283. As provided in section 
         <statute_ref>16A.1285</statute_ref>, the adjustment fees shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.13.13"></a><var>13.13</var>an amount sufficient so that the total fees collected by each board will be based on <br/>
<a id="pl.13.14"></a><var>13.14</var>anticipated expenditures, including expenditures for the programs authorized by sections <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.13.15"></a><var>13.15</var>214.10
         </statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>214.103</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>214.11</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>214.17</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>214.24</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>214.28</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>214.37</statute_ref>, and 
         <statute_ref>214.40</statute_ref>, except that a <br/>
<a id="pl.13.16"></a><var>13.16</var>health-related licensing board may have anticipated expenditures in excess of anticipated <br/>
<a id="pl.13.17"></a><var>13.17</var>revenues in a biennium by using accumulated surplus revenues from fees collected by <br/>
<a id="pl.13.18"></a><var>13.18</var>that board in previous bienniums. A health-related licensing board may accumulate up to <br/>
<a id="pl.13.19"></a><var>13.19</var>one year of operating funds, and then shall propose a fee reduction according to section <br/>
<a id="pl.13.20"></a><var>13.20</var>16A.1283. A health-related licensing board shall not spend more money than the amount <br/>
<a id="pl.13.21"></a><var>13.21</var>appropriated by the legislature for a biennium. For members of an occupation registered <br/>
<a id="pl.13.22"></a><var>13.22</var>after July 1, 1984, by the commissioner of health under the provisions of section 
         <statute_ref>214.13</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.23"></a><var>13.23</var>the fee established must include an amount necessary to recover, over a five-year period, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.24"></a><var>13.24</var>the commissioner's direct expenditures for adoption of the rules providing for registration <br/>
<a id="pl.13.25"></a><var>13.25</var>of members of the occupation. All fees received shall be deposited in the state treasury.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.22.0"></a><a id="pl.13.26"></a><var>13.26</var>    Sec. 22. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 214.06, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.13.27"></a><var>13.27</var>    Subd. 1a. <b>Health occupations licensing account.</b> (a) Fees received by the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.28"></a><var>13.28</var>commissioner of health or health-related licensing boards must be credited to the health <br/>
<a id="pl.13.29"></a><var>13.29</var>occupations licensing account in the state government special revenue fund. The <br/>
<a id="pl.13.30"></a><var>13.30</var>commissioner of management and budget shall ensure that the revenues and expenditures <br/>
<a id="pl.13.31"></a><var>13.31</var>of each health-related licensing board are tracked separately in the health occupations <br/>
<a id="pl.13.32"></a><var>13.32</var>licensing account.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.33"></a><var>13.33</var>    (b) The fees collected must be used only by the boards identified in section 214.01, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.34"></a><var>13.34</var>subdivision 2, and only for the purposes of the programs they administer. The legislature <br/>
<a id="pl.14.1"></a><var>14.1</var>must not transfer money generated by these fees from the state government special <br/>
<a id="pl.14.2"></a><var>14.2</var>revenue fund to the general fund. Surcharges collected by a health-related licensing board <br/>
<a id="pl.14.3"></a><var>14.3</var>under section 16E.22 are not subject to this subdivision.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.23.0"></a><a id="pl.14.4"></a><var>14.4</var>    Sec. 23. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 214.06, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.14.5"></a><var>14.5</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.6"></a><var>14.6</var>    Subd. 1b. <b>Health-related licensing boards; surcharges.</b> When a health-related <br/>
<a id="pl.14.7"></a><var>14.7</var>licensing board imposes a surcharge, the surcharge must not be incorporated as a fee <br/>
<a id="pl.14.8"></a><var>14.8</var>increase, but must be made as a separate assessment to be paid by the individuals regulated <br/>
<a id="pl.14.9"></a><var>14.9</var>by the board.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.24.0"></a><a id="pl.14.10"></a><var>14.10</var>    Sec. 24. <b>[214.072] HEALTH-RELATED LICENSING BOARDS; WEB SITE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.14.11"></a><var>14.11</var>(a) Each health-related licensing board, as defined in section 214.01, subdivision 2, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.12"></a><var>14.12</var>and the commissioner of health, as the regulator for occupational therapy practitioners, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.13"></a><var>14.13</var>speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and hearing instrument dispensers, are <br/>
<a id="pl.14.14"></a><var>14.14</var>required to post on its public Web site the name and business address of each regulated <br/>
<a id="pl.14.15"></a><var>14.15</var>individual who has:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.16"></a><var>14.16</var>(1) a conviction of a felony or gross misdemeanor occurring on or after July 1, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.17"></a><var>14.17</var>2013, in any state or jurisdiction;<br/>
<a id="pl.14.18"></a><var>14.18</var>(2) a malpractice judgment occurring on or after July 1, 2013, against the regulated <br/>
<a id="pl.14.19"></a><var>14.19</var>individual in any state or jurisdiction. Information describing judgments shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.14.20"></a><var>14.20</var>developed by the boards and the commissioner, shall be stated in plain English, and shall <br/>
<a id="pl.14.21"></a><var>14.21</var>ensure the public understands the context of actions involving licensees; or<br/>
<a id="pl.14.22"></a><var>14.22</var>(3) any disciplinary or corrective action or restriction of privileges taken against the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.23"></a><var>14.23</var>individual's license by the commissioner or a state licensing board in this state or in any <br/>
<a id="pl.14.24"></a><var>14.24</var>other state or jurisdiction. The Web site shall identify the basis for disciplinary action, the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.25"></a><var>14.25</var>type of disciplinary action taken, and whether the action was taken by the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.14.26"></a><var>14.26</var>or a licensing board in this or another state or the federal government. This clause shall <br/>
<a id="pl.14.27"></a><var>14.27</var>not include any action or restriction imposed through an agreement with a regulated <br/>
<a id="pl.14.28"></a><var>14.28</var>individual and the health professionals services program under sections 214.31 to 214.37.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.29"></a><var>14.29</var>(b) The information described in this section shall be posted for new licensees <br/>
<a id="pl.14.30"></a><var>14.30</var>issued a license on or after July 1, 2013, and for current licensees upon license renewal <br/>
<a id="pl.14.31"></a><var>14.31</var>occurring on or after July 1, 2013.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.32"></a><var>14.32</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2013.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.25.0"></a><a id="pl.14.33"></a><var>14.33</var>    Sec. 25. <b>[214.073] HEALTH-RELATED LICENSING BOARDS; AUTHORITY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.15.1"></a><var>15.1</var>    Each health-related licensing board, as defined in section 214.01, subdivision 2, <br/>
<a id="pl.15.2"></a><var>15.2</var>and the commissioner of health, as the regulator for occupational therapy practitioners, <br/>
<a id="pl.15.3"></a><var>15.3</var>speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and hearing instrument dispensers, shall <br/>
<a id="pl.15.4"></a><var>15.4</var>require an applicant on or after August 1, 2012, to provide the individual's primary <br/>
<a id="pl.15.5"></a><var>15.5</var>business address at the time of initial application and all subsequent renewals.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.6"></a><var>15.6</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.26.0"></a><a id="pl.15.7"></a><var>15.7</var>    Sec. 26. <b>REPORT; HEALTH-RELATED LICENSING BOARD AND </b><br/>
<a id="pl.15.8"></a><var>15.8</var><b>COMMISSIONER OF HEALTH BACKGROUND CHECKS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.15.9"></a><var>15.9</var>The health-related licensing boards and the commissioner of health shall jointly <br/>
<a id="pl.15.10"></a><var>15.10</var>study and make recommendations for establishing uniform criminal history background <br/>
<a id="pl.15.11"></a><var>15.11</var>check requirements applicable to applicants and regulated individuals under their <br/>
<a id="pl.15.12"></a><var>15.12</var>jurisdiction. The study must include procedures for conducting background checks, <br/>
<a id="pl.15.13"></a><var>15.13</var>payment of costs, circumstances under which federal background checks are to be <br/>
<a id="pl.15.14"></a><var>15.14</var>conducted, and the standard to be applied to determine whether a criminal record may <br/>
<a id="pl.15.15"></a><var>15.15</var>disqualify an individual from licensure or a regulated occupation. By January 15, 2013, <br/>
<a id="pl.15.16"></a><var>15.16</var>the boards and the commissioner shall submit a report and draft legislation to the chair <br/>
<a id="pl.15.17"></a><var>15.17</var>and ranking minority member of the senate and house of representatives committees with <br/>
<a id="pl.15.18"></a><var>15.18</var>jurisdiction over health and human services and data practices issues.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.27.0"></a><a id="pl.15.19"></a><var>15.19</var>    Sec. 27. <b>HEALTH-RELATED LICENSING BOARDS REPORTING </b><br/>
<a id="pl.15.20"></a><var>15.20</var><b>OBLIGATIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.15.21"></a><var>15.21</var>    (a) By January 15, 2013, the health-related boards and the commissioner of health, <br/>
<a id="pl.15.22"></a><var>15.22</var>as the regulator for occupational therapy practitioners, speech-language pathologists, <br/>
<a id="pl.15.23"></a><var>15.23</var>audiologists, and hearing instrument dispensers, shall jointly study and submit draft <br/>
<a id="pl.15.24"></a><var>15.24</var>legislation to the Sunset Commission and the chairs and ranking minority members of <br/>
<a id="pl.15.25"></a><var>15.25</var>the legislative committees with jurisdiction over health and human services developing <br/>
<a id="pl.15.26"></a><var>15.26</var>consistent reporting requirements that require institutions, professional societies, other <br/>
<a id="pl.15.27"></a><var>15.27</var>licensed professionals, courts, insurers, and other entities to report conduct constituting <br/>
<a id="pl.15.28"></a><var>15.28</var>grounds for disciplinary action to the respective regulatory entity. The study and draft <br/>
<a id="pl.15.29"></a><var>15.29</var>legislation shall include a self-reporting requirement that requires the licensed individual <br/>
<a id="pl.15.30"></a><var>15.30</var>to report to the respective regulatory entity any action that would require a report to be <br/>
<a id="pl.15.31"></a><var>15.31</var>filed by another specified entity. The study and draft legislation shall also include penalties <br/>
<a id="pl.15.32"></a><var>15.32</var>that may be imposed for failure to report.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.1"></a><var>16.1</var>    (b) Health-related boards with existing statutory reporting obligations shall <br/>
<a id="pl.16.2"></a><var>16.2</var>participate to ensure that the existing reporting requirements are consistent with the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.3"></a><var>16.3</var>recommended requirements and draft legislation.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.28.0"></a><a id="pl.16.4"></a><var>16.4</var>    Sec. 28. <b>SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION; DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH </b><br/>
<a id="pl.16.5"></a><var>16.5</var><b>REVIEW.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.16.6"></a><var>16.6</var>The Sunset Advisory Commission review of the Department of Health in 2013 <br/>
<a id="pl.16.7"></a><var>16.7</var>and 2014 must include an analysis of the extent to which health occupations should be <br/>
<a id="pl.16.8"></a><var>16.8</var>licensed by the Department of Health, and which occupations should be licensed by <br/>
<a id="pl.16.9"></a><var>16.9</var>licensing boards.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.29.0"></a><a id="pl.16.10"></a><var>16.10</var>    Sec. 29. <b>REPORT; INVESTIGATIONS FOR HEALTH-RELATED LICENSING </b><br/>
<a id="pl.16.11"></a><var>16.11</var><b>BOARDS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.16.12"></a><var>16.12</var>The health-related licensing boards and the attorney general shall review and <br/>
<a id="pl.16.13"></a><var>16.13</var>make recommendations to the legislature by January 15, 2013, on the respective roles <br/>
<a id="pl.16.14"></a><var>16.14</var>of the boards and the attorney general in conducting investigations of licensees of the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.15"></a><var>16.15</var>health-related licensing boards.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.30.0"></a><a id="pl.16.16"></a><var>16.16</var>    Sec. 30. <b>REPORT; INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR LICENSING BOARDS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.16.17"></a><var>16.17</var>The commissioner of administration, in conjunction with the health-related licensing <br/>
<a id="pl.16.18"></a><var>16.18</var>boards identified in Minnesota Statutes, section 214.01, and the Office of Enterprise <br/>
<a id="pl.16.19"></a><var>16.19</var>Technology utilizing business rules from the health licensing boards shall report to the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.20"></a><var>16.20</var>legislature by January 15, 2013, the best system for providing electronic licensing, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.21"></a><var>16.21</var>disciplinary, regulatory, and investigative services for the health-related licensing boards. <br/>
<a id="pl.16.22"></a><var>16.22</var>Any costs incurred in preparing this report must be paid from surcharges collected under <br/>
<a id="pl.16.23"></a><var>16.23</var>Minnesota Statutes, section 16E.22.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.31.0"></a><a id="pl.16.24"></a><var>16.24</var>    Sec. 31. <b>REPORT; HEALTH-RELATED LICENSING BOARD FEES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.16.25"></a><var>16.25</var>Each health-related licensing board, as defined in section 214.01, subdivision 2, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.26"></a><var>16.26</var>and the commissioner of health, as the regulator for occupational therapy practitioners, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.27"></a><var>16.27</var>speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and hearing instrument dispensers, shall <br/>
<a id="pl.16.28"></a><var>16.28</var>report to the chair and lead minority member of the senate and house of representatives <br/>
<a id="pl.16.29"></a><var>16.29</var>committees with jurisdiction over health and human services finance by January 15, 2013, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.30"></a><var>16.30</var>on the degree to which fees imposed comply with Minnesota Statutes, sections 214.055 <br/>
<a id="pl.16.31"></a><var>16.31</var>and 214.06, for the health-related licensing boards or Minnesota Statutes, section 144.122, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.32"></a><var>16.32</var>for the commissioner of health. If a board determines that its fees are expected to produce <br/>
<a id="pl.17.1"></a><var>17.1</var>more revenue than needed to recover expenditures during a five-year period, the board <br/>
<a id="pl.17.2"></a><var>17.2</var>must propose reductions in those fees according to section 16A.1283.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.32.0"></a><a id="pl.17.3"></a><var>17.3</var>    Sec. 32. <b>REPORTS; ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.17.4"></a><var>17.4</var>(a) The commissioner of administration shall report to the legislature by January 15, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.5"></a><var>17.5</var>2013, on use of the SMART program by executive branch agencies.<br/>
<a id="pl.17.6"></a><var>17.6</var>(b) The administrative services unit of health-related licensing boards shall report to <br/>
<a id="pl.17.7"></a><var>17.7</var>the legislature by January 15, 2013, evaluating use of the units' services by health-related <br/>
<a id="pl.17.8"></a><var>17.8</var>licensing boards.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.33.0"></a><a id="pl.17.9"></a><var>17.9</var>    Sec. 33. <b>MEDICAL PRACTICE ACT; STUDY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.17.10"></a><var>17.10</var>    (a) The commissioner of health shall convene a working group to evaluate the state's <br/>
<a id="pl.17.11"></a><var>17.11</var>Medical Practice Act to ensure that it effectively protects the safety and well-being of the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.12"></a><var>17.12</var>citizens of the state and allows transparency. In this evaluation, the working group shall <br/>
<a id="pl.17.13"></a><var>17.13</var>consider practice acts in other states, including conduct that may result in disciplinary <br/>
<a id="pl.17.14"></a><var>17.14</var>action.<br/>
<a id="pl.17.15"></a><var>17.15</var>    (b) The working group shall consist of 15 members, comprised and appointed as <br/>
<a id="pl.17.16"></a><var>17.16</var>follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.17"></a><var>17.17</var>    (1) two members of the Board of Medical Practice appointed by the Board of <br/>
<a id="pl.17.18"></a><var>17.18</var>Medical Practice;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.19"></a><var>17.19</var>    (2) two practicing physicians appointed by the Minnesota Medical Association;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.20"></a><var>17.20</var>    (3) two medical educators, one representing the University of Minnesota and <br/>
<a id="pl.17.21"></a><var>17.21</var>appointed by the commissioner of health and one representing the Mayo Clinic and <br/>
<a id="pl.17.22"></a><var>17.22</var>appointed by the commissioner of health;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.23"></a><var>17.23</var>    (4) two senators, one appointed by the subcommittee on committees, and one <br/>
<a id="pl.17.24"></a><var>17.24</var>appointed by the senate minority leader, and two members of the house of representatives, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.25"></a><var>17.25</var>one appointed by the speaker and one appointed by the house minority leader;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.26"></a><var>17.26</var>(5) the commissioner of health;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.27"></a><var>17.27</var>    (6) two consumers appointed by the commissioner of health; and<br/>
<a id="pl.17.28"></a><var>17.28</var>    (7) two experts in the field of medical practice appointed by the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.17.29"></a><var>17.29</var>of health.<br/>
<a id="pl.17.30"></a><var>17.30</var>    The majority of the working group must be composed of members who have no <br/>
<a id="pl.17.31"></a><var>17.31</var>current or past affiliation with the Board of Medical Practice. For purposes of this section, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.32"></a><var>17.32</var>being licensed by the Board of Medical Practice does not constitute "affiliation."<br/>
<a id="pl.17.33"></a><var>17.33</var>    (c) Compensation for working group members is subject to Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.34"></a><var>17.34</var>section 15.059, subdivision 3, and must be paid from the operating funds of the Board of <br/>
<a id="pl.18.1"></a><var>18.1</var>Medical Practice. The costs incurred by the commissioner of health to convene and support <br/>
<a id="pl.18.2"></a><var>18.2</var>the working group must be paid from the operating funds of the Board of Medical Practice.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.3"></a><var>18.3</var>    (d) The working group must elect a chair from its members.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.4"></a><var>18.4</var>    (e) Meetings of the working group shall be open to the public.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.5"></a><var>18.5</var>    (f) No later than January 1, 2013, the commissioner shall submit the report of the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.6"></a><var>18.6</var>working group and legislation modifying the practice act for consideration during the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.7"></a><var>18.7</var>2013 legislative session.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.8"></a><var>18.8</var>(g) The working group expires the day following submission of the report.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.9"></a><var>18.9</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.34.0"></a><a id="pl.18.10"></a><var>18.10</var>    Sec. 34. <b>BOARD OF MEDICAL PRACTICE REVIEW.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.18.11"></a><var>18.11</var>    The legislative auditor is requested to conduct a special investigation of the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.12"></a><var>18.12</var>Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and its implementation of the Medical Practice <br/>
<a id="pl.18.13"></a><var>18.13</var>Act. The legislative auditor is requested to submit the results of the investigation to the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.14"></a><var>18.14</var>Legislative Audit Commission, the Sunset Advisory Commission, and the chairs and <br/>
<a id="pl.18.15"></a><var>18.15</var>ranking minority members of the senate and house of representatives policy committees <br/>
<a id="pl.18.16"></a><var>18.16</var>having jurisdiction over the board by January 1, 2013.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.35.0"></a><a id="pl.18.17"></a><var>18.17</var>    Sec. 35. <b> REPEALER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.18.18"></a><var>18.18</var>Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 138A.01; 138A.02; 138A.03; 138A.04; 138A.05; <br/>
<a id="pl.18.19"></a><var>18.19</var>and 138A.06, are repealed effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.3.1.0"></a><a id="pl.18.22"></a><var>18.22</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 341.21, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.18.23"></a><var>18.23</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.18.24"></a><var>18.24</var>    Subd. 3a. <b>Commissioner.</b> "Commissioner" means the commissioner of labor and <br/>
<a id="pl.18.25"></a><var>18.25</var>industry.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.2.0"></a><a id="pl.18.26"></a><var>18.26</var>    Sec. 2. <b>[341.221] ADVISORY COUNCIL.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.18.27"></a><var>18.27</var>(a) The commissioner must appoint a Combative Sports Advisory Council to advise <br/>
<a id="pl.18.28"></a><var>18.28</var>the commissioner on the administration of duties under this chapter.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.29"></a><var>18.29</var>(b) The council shall have nine members appointed by the commissioner.  One <br/>
<a id="pl.18.30"></a><var>18.30</var>member must be a retired judge of the Minnesota District Court, Minnesota Court of <br/>
<a id="pl.18.31"></a><var>18.31</var>Appeals, Minnesota Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the District of <br/>
<a id="pl.18.32"></a><var>18.32</var>Minnesota, or the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. At least four members must have <br/>
<a id="pl.19.1"></a><var>19.1</var>knowledge of the boxing industry. At least four members must have knowledge of the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.2"></a><var>19.2</var>mixed martial arts industry. The commissioner shall make serious efforts to appoint <br/>
<a id="pl.19.3"></a><var>19.3</var>qualified women to serve on the council.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.4"></a><var>19.4</var>(c) Council members shall serve terms of four years with the terms ending on the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.5"></a><var>19.5</var>first Monday in January.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.6"></a><var>19.6</var>(d) The council shall annually elect from its membership a chair. <br/>
<a id="pl.19.7"></a><var>19.7</var>(e) The commissioner shall convene the first meeting of the council by July 1, 2012. <br/>
<a id="pl.19.8"></a><var>19.8</var>The council shall elect a chair at its first meeting. Thereafter, meetings shall be convened <br/>
<a id="pl.19.9"></a><var>19.9</var>by the commissioner, or by the chair with the approval of the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.10"></a><var>19.10</var>(f) For the first appointments to the council, the commissioner shall appoint the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.11"></a><var>19.11</var>members currently serving on the Combative Sports Commission established under <br/>
<a id="pl.19.12"></a><var>19.12</var>section 341.22, to the council. The commissioner shall designate two of the members to <br/>
<a id="pl.19.13"></a><var>19.13</var>serve until the first Monday in January 2013; two members to serve until the first Monday <br/>
<a id="pl.19.14"></a><var>19.14</var>in January 2014; two members to serve until the first Monday in January 2015; and three <br/>
<a id="pl.19.15"></a><var>19.15</var>members to serve until the first Monday in January 2016.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.16"></a><var>19.16</var>(g) Removal of members, filling of vacancies, and compensation of members shall <br/>
<a id="pl.19.17"></a><var>19.17</var>be as provided in section 15.059.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.3.0"></a><a id="pl.19.18"></a><var>19.18</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 341.23, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.19"></a><var>19.19</var><b>341.23 LIMITATIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.19.20"></a><var>19.20</var>    No member of the commission council may directly or indirectly promote a contest, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.21"></a><var>19.21</var>directly or indirectly engage in the managing of a combatant, or have an interest in any <br/>
<a id="pl.19.22"></a><var>19.22</var>manner in the proceeds from a combative sport contest.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.4.0"></a><a id="pl.19.23"></a><var>19.23</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 341.27, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.24"></a><var>19.24</var><b>341.27 </b><b>COMMISSION</b><b> </b><b>COMMISSIONER </b><b>DUTIES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.19.25"></a><var>19.25</var>    The commission commissioner shall:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.26"></a><var>19.26</var>    (1) issue, deny, renew, suspend, or revoke licenses;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.27"></a><var>19.27</var>    (2) make and maintain records of its acts and proceedings including the issuance, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.28"></a><var>19.28</var>denial, renewal, suspension, or revocation of licenses;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.29"></a><var>19.29</var>    (3) keep public records of the commission council open to inspection at all <br/>
<a id="pl.19.30"></a><var>19.30</var>reasonable times;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.31"></a><var>19.31</var>    (4) assist the director in the development of develop rules to be implemented under <br/>
<a id="pl.19.32"></a><var>19.32</var>this chapter;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.33"></a><var>19.33</var>    (5) conform to the rules adopted under this chapter;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.34"></a><var>19.34</var>    (6) develop policies and procedures for regulating mixed martial arts; and<br/>
<a id="pl.20.1"></a><var>20.1</var>    (7) immediately suspend an individual license for a medical condition, including but <br/>
<a id="pl.20.2"></a><var>20.2</var>not limited to a medical condition resulting from an injury sustained during a match, bout, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.3"></a><var>20.3</var>or contest that has been confirmed by the ringside physician. The medical suspension must <br/>
<a id="pl.20.4"></a><var>20.4</var>be lifted after the commission receives written information from a physician licensed in <br/>
<a id="pl.20.5"></a><var>20.5</var>the home state of the licensee indicating that the combatant may resume competition, and <br/>
<a id="pl.20.6"></a><var>20.6</var>any other information that the commission may by rule require. Medical suspensions are <br/>
<a id="pl.20.7"></a><var>20.7</var>not subject to section 
         <statute_ref>214.10</statute_ref>; and.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.8"></a><var>20.8</var>    (8) evaluate the performance and compensation of the director, including eligibility <br/>
<a id="pl.20.9"></a><var>20.9</var>for salary increases, in keeping with state procedures.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.5.0"></a><a id="pl.20.10"></a><var>20.10</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 341.271, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.20.11"></a><var>20.11</var><b>341.271 GIFT AUTHORITY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.20.12"></a><var>20.12</var>    The commission commissioner may apply for, receive, and expend in its own name <br/>
<a id="pl.20.13"></a><var>20.13</var>grants and gifts of money consistent with the powers and duties specified in section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.20.14"></a><var>20.14</var>341.27
         </statute_ref>. The commission commissioner may accept gifts, bequests, grants, payments <br/>
<a id="pl.20.15"></a><var>20.15</var>for services, and other public and private money to help finance the activities of the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.16"></a><var>20.16</var>commission required under this chapter.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.6.0"></a><a id="pl.20.17"></a><var>20.17</var>    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 341.28, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.20.18"></a><var>20.18</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Regulatory authority; combative sports.</b> All combative sport <br/>
<a id="pl.20.19"></a><var>20.19</var>contests are subject to this chapter. The commission shall, for every combative sport <br/>
<a id="pl.20.20"></a><var>20.20</var>contest:<br/>
<a id="pl.20.21"></a><var>20.21</var>    (1) direct a commission member to be present; and<br/>
<a id="pl.20.22"></a><var>20.22</var>    (2) direct the attending commission member to make a written report of the contest.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.23"></a><var>20.23</var>    All combative sport contests within this state must be conducted according to the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.24"></a><var>20.24</var>requirements of this chapter.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.7.0"></a><a id="pl.20.25"></a><var>20.25</var>    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 341.37, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.20.26"></a><var>20.26</var><b>341.37 APPROPRIATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.20.27"></a><var>20.27</var>    A commission combative sports account is created in the special revenue fund. <br/>
<a id="pl.20.28"></a><var>20.28</var>Money in the account is annually appropriated to the commission commissioner for the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.29"></a><var>20.29</var>purposes of conducting its statutory responsibilities and obligations under this chapter.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.8.0"></a><a id="pl.20.30"></a><var>20.30</var>    Sec. 8. <b>TRANSFER OF DUTIES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.20.31"></a><var>20.31</var>The Combative Sports Commission is abolished. Duties of the commission are <br/>
<a id="pl.20.32"></a><var>20.32</var>transferred to the commissioner of labor and industry. Minnesota Statutes, section 15.039, <br/>
<a id="pl.21.1"></a><var>21.1</var>subdivisions 1 to 6, apply to this transfer. The commissioner of labor and industry may <br/>
<a id="pl.21.2"></a><var>21.2</var>provide that one or more staff of the Combative Sports Commission transfer to the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.3"></a><var>21.3</var>Department of Labor and Industry. No money from the general fund may be used for costs <br/>
<a id="pl.21.4"></a><var>21.4</var>associated with the transfer of functions in this article. The commissioner of labor and <br/>
<a id="pl.21.5"></a><var>21.5</var>industry may charge the combative sports account for indirect costs incurred in other <br/>
<a id="pl.21.6"></a><var>21.6</var>accounts or funds for costs associated with transfer of combative sports functions.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.9.0"></a><a id="pl.21.7"></a><var>21.7</var>    Sec. 9. <b>REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.21.8"></a><var>21.8</var>The revisor of statutes shall substitute the term "commissioner" for "commission" in <br/>
<a id="pl.21.9"></a><var>21.9</var>each place the term "commission" appears in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 341.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.10.0"></a><a id="pl.21.10"></a><var>21.10</var>    Sec. 10. <b> REPEALER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.21.11"></a><var>21.11</var>Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 341.21, subdivisions 3 and 4a; 341.22; 341.24; <br/>
<a id="pl.21.12"></a><var>21.12</var>and 341.26, are repealed.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.11.0"></a><a id="pl.21.13"></a><var>21.13</var>    Sec. 11. <b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.21.14"></a><var>21.14</var>This article is effective July 1, 2012.<br/>
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<a id="bill.4.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.4.1.0"></a><a id="pl.21.17"></a><var>21.17</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 214.09, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.21.18"></a><var>21.18</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.19"></a><var>21.19</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Health-related boards.</b> No current member of a health-related licensing <br/>
<a id="pl.21.20"></a><var>21.20</var>board may seek a paid employment position with that board.<br/>
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<a id="bill.4.2.0"></a><a id="pl.21.21"></a><var>21.21</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 214.103, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.22"></a><var>21.22</var><b>214.103 HEALTH-RELATED LICENSING BOARDS; COMPLAINT, </b><br/>
<a id="pl.21.23"></a><var>21.23</var><b>INVESTIGATION, AND HEARING.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.21.24"></a><var>21.24</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Application.</b> For purposes of this section, "board" means <br/>
<a id="pl.21.25"></a><var>21.25</var>"health-related licensing board" and does not include the non-health-related licensing <br/>
<a id="pl.21.26"></a><var>21.26</var>boards. Nothing in this section supersedes section 
         <statute_ref>214.10, subdivisions 2a, 3, 8, and 9</statute_ref>, as <br/>
<a id="pl.21.27"></a><var>21.27</var>they apply to the health-related licensing boards.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.28"></a><var>21.28</var>    Subd. 1a. <b>Notifications and resolution.</b> (a) No more than 14 calendar days after <br/>
<a id="pl.21.29"></a><var>21.29</var>receiving a complaint regarding a licensee, the board shall notify the complainant that <br/>
<a id="pl.21.30"></a><var>21.30</var>the board has received the complaint and shall provide the complainant with the written <br/>
<a id="pl.21.31"></a><var>21.31</var>description of the board's complaint process. The board shall periodically, but no less <br/>
<a id="pl.22.1"></a><var>22.1</var>than every 120 days, notify the complainant of the status of the complaint consistent <br/>
<a id="pl.22.2"></a><var>22.2</var>with section 13.41.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.3"></a><var>22.3</var>(b) Except as provided in paragraph (d), no more than 60 calendar days after <br/>
<a id="pl.22.4"></a><var>22.4</var>receiving a complaint regarding a licensee, the board must notify the licensee that the <br/>
<a id="pl.22.5"></a><var>22.5</var>board has received a complaint and inform the licensee of:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.6"></a><var>22.6</var>(1) the substance of the complaint;<br/>
<a id="pl.22.7"></a><var>22.7</var>(2) the sections of the law that have allegedly been violated;<br/>
<a id="pl.22.8"></a><var>22.8</var>(3) the sections of the professional rules that have allegedly been violated; and<br/>
<a id="pl.22.9"></a><var>22.9</var>(4) whether an investigation is being conducted.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.10"></a><var>22.10</var>(c) The board shall periodically, but no less than every 120 days, notify the licensee <br/>
<a id="pl.22.11"></a><var>22.11</var>of the status of the complaint consistent with section 13.41.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.12"></a><var>22.12</var>(d) Paragraphs (b) and (c) do not apply if the board determines that such notice <br/>
<a id="pl.22.13"></a><var>22.13</var>would compromise the board's investigation and that such notice cannot reasonably be <br/>
<a id="pl.22.14"></a><var>22.14</var>accomplished within this time.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.15"></a><var>22.15</var>(e) No more than one year after receiving a complaint regarding a licensee, the <br/>
<a id="pl.22.16"></a><var>22.16</var>board must resolve or dismiss the complaint unless the board determines that resolving or <br/>
<a id="pl.22.17"></a><var>22.17</var>dismissing the complaint cannot reasonably be accomplished in this time and is not in <br/>
<a id="pl.22.18"></a><var>22.18</var>the public interest.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.19"></a><var>22.19</var>(f) Failure to make notifications or to resolve the complaint within the time <br/>
<a id="pl.22.20"></a><var>22.20</var>established in this subdivision shall not deprive the board of jurisdiction to complete the <br/>
<a id="pl.22.21"></a><var>22.21</var>investigation or to take corrective, disciplinary, or other action against the licensee that is <br/>
<a id="pl.22.22"></a><var>22.22</var>authorized by law. Such a failure by the board shall not be the basis for a licensee's request <br/>
<a id="pl.22.23"></a><var>22.23</var>for the board to dismiss a complaint, and shall not be considered by an administrative law <br/>
<a id="pl.22.24"></a><var>22.24</var>judge, the board, or any reviewing court.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.25"></a><var>22.25</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Receipt of complaint.</b> The boards shall receive and resolve complaints <br/>
<a id="pl.22.26"></a><var>22.26</var>or other communications, whether oral or written, against regulated persons. Before <br/>
<a id="pl.22.27"></a><var>22.27</var>resolving an oral complaint, the executive director or a board member designated by the <br/>
<a id="pl.22.28"></a><var>22.28</var>board to review complaints may shall  require the complainant to state the complaint in <br/>
<a id="pl.22.29"></a><var>22.29</var>writing or authorize transcribing the complaint. The executive director or the designated <br/>
<a id="pl.22.30"></a><var>22.30</var>board member shall determine whether the complaint alleges or implies a violation of <br/>
<a id="pl.22.31"></a><var>22.31</var>a statute or rule which the board is empowered to enforce. The executive director or <br/>
<a id="pl.22.32"></a><var>22.32</var>the designated board member may consult with the designee of the attorney general as <br/>
<a id="pl.22.33"></a><var>22.33</var>to a board's jurisdiction over a complaint. If the executive director or the designated <br/>
<a id="pl.22.34"></a><var>22.34</var>board member determines that it is necessary, the executive director may seek additional <br/>
<a id="pl.22.35"></a><var>22.35</var>information to determine whether the complaint is jurisdictional or to clarify the nature <br/>
<a id="pl.22.36"></a><var>22.36</var>of the allegations by obtaining records or other written material, obtaining a handwriting <br/>
<a id="pl.23.1"></a><var>23.1</var>sample from the regulated person, clarifying the alleged facts with the complainant, and <br/>
<a id="pl.23.2"></a><var>23.2</var>requesting a written response from the subject of the complaint.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.3"></a><var>23.3</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Referral to other agencies.</b> The executive director shall forward to <br/>
<a id="pl.23.4"></a><var>23.4</var>another governmental agency any complaints received by the board which do not relate <br/>
<a id="pl.23.5"></a><var>23.5</var>to the board's jurisdiction but which relate to matters within the jurisdiction of another <br/>
<a id="pl.23.6"></a><var>23.6</var>governmental agency. The agency shall advise the executive director of the disposition <br/>
<a id="pl.23.7"></a><var>23.7</var>of the complaint. A complaint or other information received by another governmental <br/>
<a id="pl.23.8"></a><var>23.8</var>agency relating to a statute or rule which a board is empowered to enforce must be <br/>
<a id="pl.23.9"></a><var>23.9</var>forwarded to the executive director of the board to be processed in accordance with this <br/>
<a id="pl.23.10"></a><var>23.10</var>section. Governmental agencies may coordinate and conduct joint investigations of <br/>
<a id="pl.23.11"></a><var>23.11</var>complaints that involve more than one governmental agency.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.12"></a><var>23.12</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Role of the attorney general.</b> The executive director or the designated <br/>
<a id="pl.23.13"></a><var>23.13</var>board member shall forward a complaint and any additional information to the designee <br/>
<a id="pl.23.14"></a><var>23.14</var>of the attorney general when the executive director or the designated board member <br/>
<a id="pl.23.15"></a><var>23.15</var>determines that a complaint is jurisdictional and:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.16"></a><var>23.16</var>(1) requires investigation before the executive director or the designated board <br/>
<a id="pl.23.17"></a><var>23.17</var>member may resolve the complaint;<br/>
<a id="pl.23.18"></a><var>23.18</var>(2) that attempts at resolution for disciplinary action or the initiation of a contested <br/>
<a id="pl.23.19"></a><var>23.19</var>case hearing is appropriate;<br/>
<a id="pl.23.20"></a><var>23.20</var>(3) that an agreement for corrective action is warranted; or<br/>
<a id="pl.23.21"></a><var>23.21</var>(4) that the complaint should be dismissed, consistent with subdivision 8.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.22"></a><var>23.22</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Investigation by attorney general.</b> (a) If the executive director or the <br/>
<a id="pl.23.23"></a><var>23.23</var>designated board member determines that investigation is necessary before resolving <br/>
<a id="pl.23.24"></a><var>23.24</var>the complaint, the executive director shall forward the complaint and any additional <br/>
<a id="pl.23.25"></a><var>23.25</var>information to the designee of the attorney general. The designee of the attorney general <br/>
<a id="pl.23.26"></a><var>23.26</var>shall evaluate the communications forwarded and investigate as appropriate. <br/>
<a id="pl.23.27"></a><var>23.27</var>(b) The designee of the attorney general may also investigate any other complaint <br/>
<a id="pl.23.28"></a><var>23.28</var>forwarded under subdivision 3 when the designee of the attorney general determines that <br/>
<a id="pl.23.29"></a><var>23.29</var>investigation is necessary. <br/>
<a id="pl.23.30"></a><var>23.30</var>(c) In the process of evaluation and investigation, the designee shall consult with <br/>
<a id="pl.23.31"></a><var>23.31</var>or seek the assistance of the executive director or the designated board member. The <br/>
<a id="pl.23.32"></a><var>23.32</var>designee may also consult with or seek the assistance of other qualified persons who are <br/>
<a id="pl.23.33"></a><var>23.33</var>not members of the board who the designee believes will materially aid in the process of <br/>
<a id="pl.23.34"></a><var>23.34</var>evaluation or investigation. <br/>
<a id="pl.24.1"></a><var>24.1</var>(d) Upon completion of the investigation, the designee shall forward the investigative <br/>
<a id="pl.24.2"></a><var>24.2</var>report to the executive director with recommendations for further consideration or <br/>
<a id="pl.24.3"></a><var>24.3</var>dismissal.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.4"></a><var>24.4</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Attempts at resolution.</b> (a) At any time after receipt of a complaint, the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.5"></a><var>24.5</var>executive director or the designated board member may attempt to resolve the complaint <br/>
<a id="pl.24.6"></a><var>24.6</var>with the regulated person. The available means for resolution include a conference or <br/>
<a id="pl.24.7"></a><var>24.7</var>any other written or oral communication with the regulated person. A conference may <br/>
<a id="pl.24.8"></a><var>24.8</var>be held for the purposes of investigation, negotiation, education, or conciliation. Neither <br/>
<a id="pl.24.9"></a><var>24.9</var>the executive director nor any member of a board's staff shall be a voting member in any <br/>
<a id="pl.24.10"></a><var>24.10</var>attempts at resolutions which may result in disciplinary or corrective action. The results <br/>
<a id="pl.24.11"></a><var>24.11</var>of attempts at resolution with the regulated person may include a recommendation to <br/>
<a id="pl.24.12"></a><var>24.12</var>the board for disciplinary action, an agreement between the executive director or the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.13"></a><var>24.13</var>designated board member and the regulated person for corrective action, or the dismissal <br/>
<a id="pl.24.14"></a><var>24.14</var>of a complaint. If attempts at resolution are not in the public interest or are not satisfactory <br/>
<a id="pl.24.15"></a><var>24.15</var>to the executive director or the designated board member, then the executive director or <br/>
<a id="pl.24.16"></a><var>24.16</var>the designated board member may initiate a contested case hearing may be initiated.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.17"></a><var>24.17</var>(1) The designee of the attorney general shall represent the board in all attempts at <br/>
<a id="pl.24.18"></a><var>24.18</var>resolution which the executive director or the designated board member anticipate may <br/>
<a id="pl.24.19"></a><var>24.19</var>result in disciplinary action. A stipulation between the executive director or the designated <br/>
<a id="pl.24.20"></a><var>24.20</var>board member and the regulated person shall be presented to the board for the board's <br/>
<a id="pl.24.21"></a><var>24.21</var>consideration. An approved stipulation and resulting order shall become public data.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.22"></a><var>24.22</var>(2) The designee of the attorney general shall represent the board upon the request of <br/>
<a id="pl.24.23"></a><var>24.23</var>the executive director or the designated board member in all attempts at resolution which <br/>
<a id="pl.24.24"></a><var>24.24</var>the executive director or the designated board member anticipate may result in corrective <br/>
<a id="pl.24.25"></a><var>24.25</var>action. Any agreement between the executive director or the designated board member <br/>
<a id="pl.24.26"></a><var>24.26</var>and the regulated person for corrective action shall be in writing and shall be reviewed by <br/>
<a id="pl.24.27"></a><var>24.27</var>the designee of the attorney general prior to its execution. The agreement for corrective <br/>
<a id="pl.24.28"></a><var>24.28</var>action shall provide for dismissal of the complaint upon successful completion by the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.29"></a><var>24.29</var>regulated person of the corrective action.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.30"></a><var>24.30</var>(b) Upon receipt of a complaint alleging sexual contact or sexual conduct with a <br/>
<a id="pl.24.31"></a><var>24.31</var>client, the board must forward the complaint to the designee of the attorney general for <br/>
<a id="pl.24.32"></a><var>24.32</var>an investigation. If, after it is investigated, the complaint appears to provide a basis for <br/>
<a id="pl.24.33"></a><var>24.33</var>disciplinary action, the board shall resolve the complaint by disciplinary action or initiate <br/>
<a id="pl.24.34"></a><var>24.34</var>a contested case hearing. Notwithstanding paragraph (a), clause (2), a board may not take <br/>
<a id="pl.24.35"></a><var>24.35</var>corrective action or dismiss a complaint alleging sexual contact or sexual conduct with a <br/>
<a id="pl.25.1"></a><var>25.1</var>client unless, in the opinion of the executive director, the designated board member, and the <br/>
<a id="pl.25.2"></a><var>25.2</var>designee of the attorney general, there is insufficient evidence to justify disciplinary action.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.3"></a><var>25.3</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Contested case hearing.</b> If the executive director or the designated board <br/>
<a id="pl.25.4"></a><var>25.4</var>member determines that attempts at resolution of a complaint are not in the public interest <br/>
<a id="pl.25.5"></a><var>25.5</var>or are not satisfactory to the executive director or the designated board member, the <br/>
<a id="pl.25.6"></a><var>25.6</var>executive director or the designated board member, after consultation with the designee <br/>
<a id="pl.25.7"></a><var>25.7</var>of the attorney general, and the concurrence of a second board member, may initiate a <br/>
<a id="pl.25.8"></a><var>25.8</var>contested case hearing under chapter 14. The designated board member or any board <br/>
<a id="pl.25.9"></a><var>25.9</var>member who was consulted during the course of an investigation may participate at the <br/>
<a id="pl.25.10"></a><var>25.10</var>contested case hearing. A designated or consulted board member may not deliberate or <br/>
<a id="pl.25.11"></a><var>25.11</var>vote in any proceeding before the board pertaining to the case.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.12"></a><var>25.12</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Dismissal </b><b>and reopening </b><b>of a complaint.</b> (a) A complaint may not be <br/>
<a id="pl.25.13"></a><var>25.13</var>dismissed without the concurrence of at least two board members and, upon the request <br/>
<a id="pl.25.14"></a><var>25.14</var>of the complainant, a review by a representative of the attorney general's office. The <br/>
<a id="pl.25.15"></a><var>25.15</var>designee of the attorney general must review before dismissal any complaints which <br/>
<a id="pl.25.16"></a><var>25.16</var>allege any violation of chapter 609, any conduct which would be required to be reported <br/>
<a id="pl.25.17"></a><var>25.17</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref>, any sexual contact or sexual conduct with a client, <br/>
<a id="pl.25.18"></a><var>25.18</var>any violation of a federal law, any actual or potential inability to practice the regulated <br/>
<a id="pl.25.19"></a><var>25.19</var>profession or occupation by reason of illness, use of alcohol, drugs, chemicals, or any other <br/>
<a id="pl.25.20"></a><var>25.20</var>materials, or as a result of any mental or physical condition, any violation of state medical <br/>
<a id="pl.25.21"></a><var>25.21</var>assistance laws, or any disciplinary action related to credentialing in another jurisdiction <br/>
<a id="pl.25.22"></a><var>25.22</var>or country which was based on the same or related conduct specified in this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.23"></a><var>25.23</var>(b) The board may reopen a dismissed complaint if the board receives newly <br/>
<a id="pl.25.24"></a><var>25.24</var>discovered information that was not available to the board during the initial investigation <br/>
<a id="pl.25.25"></a><var>25.25</var>of the complaint, or if the board receives a new complaint that indicates a pattern of <br/>
<a id="pl.25.26"></a><var>25.26</var>behavior or conduct.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.27"></a><var>25.27</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Information to complainant.</b> A board shall furnish to a person who made <br/>
<a id="pl.25.28"></a><var>25.28</var>a complaint a written description of the board's complaint process, and actions of the <br/>
<a id="pl.25.29"></a><var>25.29</var>board relating to the complaint.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.30"></a><var>25.30</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Prohibited participation by board member.</b> A board member who <br/>
<a id="pl.25.31"></a><var>25.31</var>has actual bias or a current or former direct financial or professional connection with a <br/>
<a id="pl.25.32"></a><var>25.32</var>regulated person may not vote in board actions relating to the regulated person.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.3.0"></a><a id="pl.25.33"></a><var>25.33</var>    Sec. 3. <b>[214.108] HEALTH-RELATED LICENSING BOARDS; LICENSEE </b><br/>
<a id="pl.25.34"></a><var>25.34</var><b>GUIDANCE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.26.1"></a><var>26.1</var>A health-related licensing board may offer guidance to current licensees about the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.2"></a><var>26.2</var>application of laws and rules the board is empowered to enforce. This guidance shall not <br/>
<a id="pl.26.3"></a><var>26.3</var>bind any court or other adjudicatory body.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.4.0"></a><a id="pl.26.4"></a><var>26.4</var>    Sec. 4. <b>[214.109] RECORD KEEPING.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.26.5"></a><var>26.5</var>(a) A board may take administrative action against a regulated person whose records <br/>
<a id="pl.26.6"></a><var>26.6</var>do not meet the standards of professional practice. Action taken under this paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.26.7"></a><var>26.7</var>shall not be considered disciplinary action.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.8"></a><var>26.8</var>(b) Records that are fraudulent or could result in patient harm may be handled <br/>
<a id="pl.26.9"></a><var>26.9</var>through disciplinary or other corrective action.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.0.0"></a>

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<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.26.12"></a><var>26.12</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td align="center" colspan="4"><b>APPROPRIATIONS</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.26.13"></a><var>26.13</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td align="center" colspan="4"><b>Available for the Year</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.26.14"></a><var>26.14</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td align="center" colspan="4"><b>Ending June 30</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.26.15"></a><var>26.15</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td align="center"><b>2012</b><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="center"><b>2013</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.26.16"></a><var>26.16</var><br/>
<a id="pl.26.17"></a><var>26.17</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Section 1. <b>LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING </b><br/>
<b>COMMISSION</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>-0-</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>106,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.26.18"></a><var>26.18</var>This appropriation is from the general <br/>
<a id="pl.26.19"></a><var>26.19</var>fund for staff services or professional <br/>
<a id="pl.26.20"></a><var>26.20</var>contract services for the Sunset Advisory <br/>
<a id="pl.26.21"></a><var>26.21</var>Commission.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.22"></a><var>26.22</var>The general fund base as established in <br/>
<a id="pl.26.23"></a><var>26.23</var>Laws 2011, First Special Session chapter 10, <br/>
<a id="pl.26.24"></a><var>26.24</var>article 1, section 2, is increased by $139,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.26.25"></a><var>26.25</var>beginning in fiscal year 2014.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.2.0"></a><table>
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<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.26.26"></a><var>26.26</var><br/>
<a id="pl.26.27"></a><var>26.27</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 2. <b>BOARD OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH </b><br/>
<b>AND THERAPY</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>-0-</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>14,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.26.28"></a><var>26.28</var>This appropriation is from the state <br/>
<a id="pl.26.29"></a><var>26.29</var>government special revenue fund. <br/>
<a id="pl.26.30"></a><var>26.30</var>$12,000 is to develop and maintain a <br/>
<a id="pl.26.31"></a><var>26.31</var>process to post required information about <br/>
<a id="pl.26.32"></a><var>26.32</var>convictions, malpractice, and disciplinary or <br/>
<a id="pl.27.1"></a><var>27.1</var>corrective action for the board's members. <br/>
<a id="pl.27.2"></a><var>27.2</var>This is a onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.3"></a><var>27.3</var>$1,000 is for database and Web site changes <br/>
<a id="pl.27.4"></a><var>27.4</var>to include business addresses. This is a <br/>
<a id="pl.27.5"></a><var>27.5</var>onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.6"></a><var>27.6</var>$1,000 is for notification requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.27.7"></a><var>27.7</var>regarding the status of complaints.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.8"></a><var>27.8</var>The state government special revenue fund <br/>
<a id="pl.27.9"></a><var>27.9</var>base for ongoing activities in this act is <br/>
<a id="pl.27.10"></a><var>27.10</var>$1,000 in fiscal years 2014 and 2015.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.3.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.27.11"></a><var>27.11</var><br/>
<a id="pl.27.12"></a><var>27.12</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 3. <b>BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC </b><br/>
<b>EXAMINERS</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>-0-</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>14,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.27.13"></a><var>27.13</var>This appropriation is from the state <br/>
<a id="pl.27.14"></a><var>27.14</var>government special revenue fund. <br/>
<a id="pl.27.15"></a><var>27.15</var>$12,000 is to develop and maintain a <br/>
<a id="pl.27.16"></a><var>27.16</var>process to post required information about <br/>
<a id="pl.27.17"></a><var>27.17</var>convictions, malpractice, and disciplinary or <br/>
<a id="pl.27.18"></a><var>27.18</var>corrective action for the board's members. <br/>
<a id="pl.27.19"></a><var>27.19</var>This is a onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.20"></a><var>27.20</var>$1,000 is for database and Web site changes <br/>
<a id="pl.27.21"></a><var>27.21</var>to include business addresses. This is a <br/>
<a id="pl.27.22"></a><var>27.22</var>onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.23"></a><var>27.23</var>$1,000 is for notification requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.27.24"></a><var>27.24</var>regarding the status of complaints.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.25"></a><var>27.25</var>The state government special revenue fund <br/>
<a id="pl.27.26"></a><var>27.26</var>base for ongoing activities in this act is <br/>
<a id="pl.27.27"></a><var>27.27</var>$1,000 in fiscal years 2014 and 2015.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.4.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.27.28"></a><var>27.28</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 4. <b>BOARD OF DENTISTRY</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>-0-</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>32,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.27.29"></a><var>27.29</var>This appropriation is from the state <br/>
<a id="pl.27.30"></a><var>27.30</var>government special revenue fund. <br/>
<a id="pl.27.31"></a><var>27.31</var>$30,000 is to develop and maintain a <br/>
<a id="pl.27.32"></a><var>27.32</var>process to post required information about <br/>
<a id="pl.28.1"></a><var>28.1</var>convictions, malpractice, and disciplinary or <br/>
<a id="pl.28.2"></a><var>28.2</var>corrective action for the board's members. <br/>
<a id="pl.28.3"></a><var>28.3</var>This is a onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.4"></a><var>28.4</var>$1,000 is for database and Web site changes <br/>
<a id="pl.28.5"></a><var>28.5</var>to include business addresses. This is a <br/>
<a id="pl.28.6"></a><var>28.6</var>onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.7"></a><var>28.7</var>$1,000 is for notification requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.28.8"></a><var>28.8</var>regarding the status of complaints.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.9"></a><var>28.9</var>The state government special revenue fund <br/>
<a id="pl.28.10"></a><var>28.10</var>base for ongoing activities in this act is <br/>
<a id="pl.28.11"></a><var>28.11</var>$1,000 in fiscal years 2014 and 2015.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.5.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.28.12"></a><var>28.12</var><br/>
<a id="pl.28.13"></a><var>28.13</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 5. <b>BOARD OF DIETETICS AND </b><br/>
<b>NUTRITION PRACTICE</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>-0-</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>10,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.28.14"></a><var>28.14</var>This appropriation is from the state <br/>
<a id="pl.28.15"></a><var>28.15</var>government special revenue fund. <br/>
<a id="pl.28.16"></a><var>28.16</var>$8,000 is to develop and maintain a process to <br/>
<a id="pl.28.17"></a><var>28.17</var>post required information about convictions, <br/>
<a id="pl.28.18"></a><var>28.18</var>malpractice, and disciplinary or corrective <br/>
<a id="pl.28.19"></a><var>28.19</var>action for the board's members. This is a <br/>
<a id="pl.28.20"></a><var>28.20</var>onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.21"></a><var>28.21</var>$1,000 is for database and Web site changes <br/>
<a id="pl.28.22"></a><var>28.22</var>to include business addresses. This is a <br/>
<a id="pl.28.23"></a><var>28.23</var>onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.24"></a><var>28.24</var>$1,000 is for notification requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.28.25"></a><var>28.25</var>regarding the status of complaints.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.26"></a><var>28.26</var>The state government special revenue fund <br/>
<a id="pl.28.27"></a><var>28.27</var>base for ongoing activities in this act is <br/>
<a id="pl.28.28"></a><var>28.28</var>$1,000 in fiscal years 2014 and 2015.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.6.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.28.29"></a><var>28.29</var><br/>
<a id="pl.28.30"></a><var>28.30</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 6. <b>BOARD OF MARRIAGE AND </b><br/>
<b>FAMILY THERAPY</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>-0-</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>10,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.28.31"></a><var>28.31</var>This appropriation is from the state <br/>
<a id="pl.28.32"></a><var>28.32</var>government special revenue fund. <br/>
<a id="pl.29.1"></a><var>29.1</var>$8,000 is to develop and maintain a process to <br/>
<a id="pl.29.2"></a><var>29.2</var>post required information about convictions, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.3"></a><var>29.3</var>malpractice, and disciplinary or corrective <br/>
<a id="pl.29.4"></a><var>29.4</var>action for the board's members. This is a <br/>
<a id="pl.29.5"></a><var>29.5</var>onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.6"></a><var>29.6</var>$1,000 is for database and Web site changes <br/>
<a id="pl.29.7"></a><var>29.7</var>to include business addresses. This is a <br/>
<a id="pl.29.8"></a><var>29.8</var>onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.9"></a><var>29.9</var>$1,000 is for notification requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.29.10"></a><var>29.10</var>regarding the status of complaints.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.11"></a><var>29.11</var>The state government special revenue fund <br/>
<a id="pl.29.12"></a><var>29.12</var>base for ongoing activities in this act is <br/>
<a id="pl.29.13"></a><var>29.13</var>$1,000 in fiscal years 2014 and 2015.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.7.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.29.14"></a><var>29.14</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 7. <b>BOARD OF MEDICAL PRACTICE</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>-0-</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>198,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.29.15"></a><var>29.15</var>This appropriation is from the state <br/>
<a id="pl.29.16"></a><var>29.16</var>government special revenue fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.17"></a><var>29.17</var>$112,000 is for transfer to the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.29.18"></a><var>29.18</var>of health to convene and support the working <br/>
<a id="pl.29.19"></a><var>29.19</var>group evaluating the state's Medical Practice <br/>
<a id="pl.29.20"></a><var>29.20</var>Act. This is a onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.21"></a><var>29.21</var>$9,000 is for board expenses related to <br/>
<a id="pl.29.22"></a><var>29.22</var>the working group evaluating the Medical <br/>
<a id="pl.29.23"></a><var>29.23</var>Practice Act. This is a onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.24"></a><var>29.24</var>$30,000 is to develop and maintain a <br/>
<a id="pl.29.25"></a><var>29.25</var>process to post required information about <br/>
<a id="pl.29.26"></a><var>29.26</var>convictions, malpractice, and disciplinary or <br/>
<a id="pl.29.27"></a><var>29.27</var>corrective action for the board's members. <br/>
<a id="pl.29.28"></a><var>29.28</var>This is a onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.29"></a><var>29.29</var>$1,000 is for database and Web site changes <br/>
<a id="pl.29.30"></a><var>29.30</var>to include business addresses. This is a <br/>
<a id="pl.29.31"></a><var>29.31</var>onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.1"></a><var>30.1</var>$1,000 is for notification requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.30.2"></a><var>30.2</var>regarding the status of complaints.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.3"></a><var>30.3</var>$45,000 is for transfer to the Office of <br/>
<a id="pl.30.4"></a><var>30.4</var>the Legislative Auditor to conduct an <br/>
<a id="pl.30.5"></a><var>30.5</var>investigation of the Board of Medical <br/>
<a id="pl.30.6"></a><var>30.6</var>Practice.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.7"></a><var>30.7</var>The state government special revenue fund <br/>
<a id="pl.30.8"></a><var>30.8</var>base for ongoing activities in this act is <br/>
<a id="pl.30.9"></a><var>30.9</var>$1,000 in fiscal years 2014 and 2015.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.8.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.30.10"></a><var>30.10</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 8. <b>BOARD OF NURSING</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>-0-</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>123,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.30.11"></a><var>30.11</var>This appropriation is from the state <br/>
<a id="pl.30.12"></a><var>30.12</var>government special revenue fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.13"></a><var>30.13</var>$30,000 is to develop and maintain a <br/>
<a id="pl.30.14"></a><var>30.14</var>process to post required information about <br/>
<a id="pl.30.15"></a><var>30.15</var>convictions, malpractice, and disciplinary or <br/>
<a id="pl.30.16"></a><var>30.16</var>corrective action for the board's members. <br/>
<a id="pl.30.17"></a><var>30.17</var>This is a onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.18"></a><var>30.18</var>$1,000 is for database and Web site changes <br/>
<a id="pl.30.19"></a><var>30.19</var>to include business addresses. This is a <br/>
<a id="pl.30.20"></a><var>30.20</var>onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.21"></a><var>30.21</var>$92,000 is for notification requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.30.22"></a><var>30.22</var>regarding the status of complaints.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.23"></a><var>30.23</var>The state government special revenue fund <br/>
<a id="pl.30.24"></a><var>30.24</var>base for ongoing activities in this act is <br/>
<a id="pl.30.25"></a><var>30.25</var>$92,000 in fiscal years 2014 and 2015.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.9.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.30.26"></a><var>30.26</var><br/>
<a id="pl.30.27"></a><var>30.27</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 9. <b>BOARD OF NURSING HOME </b><br/>
<b>ADMINISTRATORS</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>-0-</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>100,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.30.28"></a><var>30.28</var>This appropriation is from the state <br/>
<a id="pl.30.29"></a><var>30.29</var>government special revenue fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.30"></a><var>30.30</var>$50,000 is for the administrative services <br/>
<a id="pl.30.31"></a><var>30.31</var>unit for a study to make recommendations <br/>
<a id="pl.30.32"></a><var>30.32</var>for establishing uniform criminal history <br/>
<a id="pl.31.1"></a><var>31.1</var>background check requirements for <br/>
<a id="pl.31.2"></a><var>31.2</var>individuals regulated by the health-related <br/>
<a id="pl.31.3"></a><var>31.3</var>boards. This is a onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.4"></a><var>31.4</var>$15,000 is for the administrative services <br/>
<a id="pl.31.5"></a><var>31.5</var>unit to study and submit proposed legislation <br/>
<a id="pl.31.6"></a><var>31.6</var>to require institutions, professional societies, <br/>
<a id="pl.31.7"></a><var>31.7</var>licensed professionals, insurers and other <br/>
<a id="pl.31.8"></a><var>31.8</var>entities, and courts to report conduct <br/>
<a id="pl.31.9"></a><var>31.9</var>constituting grounds for disciplinary action <br/>
<a id="pl.31.10"></a><var>31.10</var>to the respective regulatory entity. This is a <br/>
<a id="pl.31.11"></a><var>31.11</var>onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.12"></a><var>31.12</var>$15,000 is for the administrative services <br/>
<a id="pl.31.13"></a><var>31.13</var>unit to review and submit to the legislature <br/>
<a id="pl.31.14"></a><var>31.14</var>recommendations on the respective roles of <br/>
<a id="pl.31.15"></a><var>31.15</var>the health-related boards and the attorney <br/>
<a id="pl.31.16"></a><var>31.16</var>general in conducting investigations of <br/>
<a id="pl.31.17"></a><var>31.17</var>licensees of the health-related boards. This is <br/>
<a id="pl.31.18"></a><var>31.18</var>a onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.19"></a><var>31.19</var>$10,000 is for the administrative services <br/>
<a id="pl.31.20"></a><var>31.20</var>unit to evaluate the use of its services by <br/>
<a id="pl.31.21"></a><var>31.21</var>the health-related boards. This is a onetime <br/>
<a id="pl.31.22"></a><var>31.22</var>appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.23"></a><var>31.23</var>$8,000 is to develop and maintain a process to <br/>
<a id="pl.31.24"></a><var>31.24</var>post required information about convictions, <br/>
<a id="pl.31.25"></a><var>31.25</var>malpractice, and disciplinary or corrective <br/>
<a id="pl.31.26"></a><var>31.26</var>action for the board's members. This is a <br/>
<a id="pl.31.27"></a><var>31.27</var>onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.28"></a><var>31.28</var>$1,000 is for database and Web site changes <br/>
<a id="pl.31.29"></a><var>31.29</var>to include business addresses. This is a <br/>
<a id="pl.31.30"></a><var>31.30</var>onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.31"></a><var>31.31</var>$1,000 is for notification requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.31.32"></a><var>31.32</var>regarding the status of complaints.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.1"></a><var>32.1</var>The state government special revenue fund <br/>
<a id="pl.32.2"></a><var>32.2</var>base for ongoing activities in this act is <br/>
<a id="pl.32.3"></a><var>32.3</var>$1,000 in fiscal years 2014 and 2015.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.10.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.32.4"></a><var>32.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 10. <b>BOARD OF OPTOMETRY</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>-0-</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>10,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.32.5"></a><var>32.5</var>This appropriation is from the state <br/>
<a id="pl.32.6"></a><var>32.6</var>government special revenue fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.7"></a><var>32.7</var>$8,000 is to develop and maintain a process to <br/>
<a id="pl.32.8"></a><var>32.8</var>post required information about convictions, <br/>
<a id="pl.32.9"></a><var>32.9</var>malpractice, and disciplinary or corrective <br/>
<a id="pl.32.10"></a><var>32.10</var>action for the board's members. This is a <br/>
<a id="pl.32.11"></a><var>32.11</var>onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.12"></a><var>32.12</var>$1,000 is for database and Web site changes <br/>
<a id="pl.32.13"></a><var>32.13</var>to include business addresses. This is a <br/>
<a id="pl.32.14"></a><var>32.14</var>onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.15"></a><var>32.15</var>$1,000 is for notification requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.32.16"></a><var>32.16</var>regarding the status of complaints.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.17"></a><var>32.17</var>The state government special revenue fund <br/>
<a id="pl.32.18"></a><var>32.18</var>base for ongoing activities in this act is <br/>
<a id="pl.32.19"></a><var>32.19</var>$1,000 in fiscal years 2014 and 2015.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.11.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.32.20"></a><var>32.20</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 11. <b>BOARD OF PHARMACY</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>-0-</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>32,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.32.21"></a><var>32.21</var>$30,000 is to develop and maintain a <br/>
<a id="pl.32.22"></a><var>32.22</var>process to post required information about <br/>
<a id="pl.32.23"></a><var>32.23</var>convictions, malpractice, and disciplinary or <br/>
<a id="pl.32.24"></a><var>32.24</var>corrective action for the board's members. <br/>
<a id="pl.32.25"></a><var>32.25</var>This is a onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.26"></a><var>32.26</var>$1,000 is for database and Web site changes <br/>
<a id="pl.32.27"></a><var>32.27</var>to include business addresses. This is a <br/>
<a id="pl.32.28"></a><var>32.28</var>onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.29"></a><var>32.29</var>$1,000 is for notification requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.32.30"></a><var>32.30</var>regarding the status of complaints.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.1"></a><var>33.1</var>The state government special revenue fund <br/>
<a id="pl.33.2"></a><var>33.2</var>base for ongoing activities in this act is <br/>
<a id="pl.33.3"></a><var>33.3</var>$1,000 in fiscal years 2014 and 2015.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.12.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.33.4"></a><var>33.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 12. <b>BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>-0-</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>10,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.33.5"></a><var>33.5</var>This appropriation is from the state <br/>
<a id="pl.33.6"></a><var>33.6</var>government special revenue fund. <br/>
<a id="pl.33.7"></a><var>33.7</var>$8,000 is to develop and maintain a process to <br/>
<a id="pl.33.8"></a><var>33.8</var>post required information about convictions, <br/>
<a id="pl.33.9"></a><var>33.9</var>malpractice, and disciplinary or corrective <br/>
<a id="pl.33.10"></a><var>33.10</var>action for the board's members. This is a <br/>
<a id="pl.33.11"></a><var>33.11</var>onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.12"></a><var>33.12</var>$1,000 is for database and Web site changes <br/>
<a id="pl.33.13"></a><var>33.13</var>to include business addresses. This is a <br/>
<a id="pl.33.14"></a><var>33.14</var>onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.15"></a><var>33.15</var>$1,000 is for notification requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.33.16"></a><var>33.16</var>regarding the status of complaints.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.17"></a><var>33.17</var>The state government special revenue fund <br/>
<a id="pl.33.18"></a><var>33.18</var>base for ongoing activities in this act is <br/>
<a id="pl.33.19"></a><var>33.19</var>$1,000 in fiscal years 2014 and 2015.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.13.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.33.20"></a><var>33.20</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 13. <b>BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>-0-</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>10,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.33.21"></a><var>33.21</var>This appropriation is from the state <br/>
<a id="pl.33.22"></a><var>33.22</var>government special revenue fund. <br/>
<a id="pl.33.23"></a><var>33.23</var>$8,000 is to develop and maintain a process to <br/>
<a id="pl.33.24"></a><var>33.24</var>post required information about convictions, <br/>
<a id="pl.33.25"></a><var>33.25</var>malpractice, and disciplinary or corrective <br/>
<a id="pl.33.26"></a><var>33.26</var>action for the board's members. This is a <br/>
<a id="pl.33.27"></a><var>33.27</var>onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.28"></a><var>33.28</var>$1,000 is for database and Web site changes <br/>
<a id="pl.33.29"></a><var>33.29</var>to include business addresses. This is a <br/>
<a id="pl.33.30"></a><var>33.30</var>onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.31"></a><var>33.31</var>$1,000 is for notification requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.33.32"></a><var>33.32</var>regarding the status of complaints.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.1"></a><var>34.1</var>The state government special revenue fund <br/>
<a id="pl.34.2"></a><var>34.2</var>base for ongoing activities in this act is <br/>
<a id="pl.34.3"></a><var>34.3</var>$1,000 in fiscal years 2014 and 2015.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.14.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.34.4"></a><var>34.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 14. <b>BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGY</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>-0-</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>29,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.34.5"></a><var>34.5</var>$27,000 is to develop and maintain a <br/>
<a id="pl.34.6"></a><var>34.6</var>process to post required information about <br/>
<a id="pl.34.7"></a><var>34.7</var>convictions, malpractice, and disciplinary or <br/>
<a id="pl.34.8"></a><var>34.8</var>corrective action for the board's members. <br/>
<a id="pl.34.9"></a><var>34.9</var>This is a onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.10"></a><var>34.10</var>$1,000 is for database and Web site changes <br/>
<a id="pl.34.11"></a><var>34.11</var>to include business addresses. This is a <br/>
<a id="pl.34.12"></a><var>34.12</var>onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.13"></a><var>34.13</var>$1,000 is for notification requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.34.14"></a><var>34.14</var>regarding the status of complaints.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.15"></a><var>34.15</var>The state government special revenue fund <br/>
<a id="pl.34.16"></a><var>34.16</var>base for ongoing activities in this act is <br/>
<a id="pl.34.17"></a><var>34.17</var>$1,000 in fiscal years 2014 and 2015.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.15.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.34.18"></a><var>34.18</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 15. <b>BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>-0-</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>14,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.34.19"></a><var>34.19</var>This appropriation is from the state <br/>
<a id="pl.34.20"></a><var>34.20</var>government special revenue fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.21"></a><var>34.21</var>$12,000 is to develop and maintain a <br/>
<a id="pl.34.22"></a><var>34.22</var>process to post required information about <br/>
<a id="pl.34.23"></a><var>34.23</var>convictions, malpractice, and disciplinary or <br/>
<a id="pl.34.24"></a><var>34.24</var>corrective action for the board's members. <br/>
<a id="pl.34.25"></a><var>34.25</var>This is a onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.26"></a><var>34.26</var>$1,000 is for database and Web site changes <br/>
<a id="pl.34.27"></a><var>34.27</var>to include business addresses. This is a <br/>
<a id="pl.34.28"></a><var>34.28</var>onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.29"></a><var>34.29</var>$1,000 is for notification requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.34.30"></a><var>34.30</var>regarding the status of complaints.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.1"></a><var>35.1</var>The state government special revenue fund <br/>
<a id="pl.35.2"></a><var>35.2</var>base for ongoing activities in this act is <br/>
<a id="pl.35.3"></a><var>35.3</var>$1,000 in fiscal years 2014 and 2015.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.16.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.35.4"></a><var>35.4</var><br/>
<a id="pl.35.5"></a><var>35.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 16. <b>BOARD OF VETERINARY </b><br/>
<b>MEDICINE</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>-0-</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>10,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.35.6"></a><var>35.6</var>This appropriation is from the state <br/>
<a id="pl.35.7"></a><var>35.7</var>government special revenue fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.8"></a><var>35.8</var>$8,000 is to develop and maintain a process to <br/>
<a id="pl.35.9"></a><var>35.9</var>post required information about convictions, <br/>
<a id="pl.35.10"></a><var>35.10</var>malpractice, and disciplinary or corrective <br/>
<a id="pl.35.11"></a><var>35.11</var>action for the board's members. This is a <br/>
<a id="pl.35.12"></a><var>35.12</var>onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.13"></a><var>35.13</var>$1,000 is for database and Web site changes <br/>
<a id="pl.35.14"></a><var>35.14</var>to include business addresses. This is a <br/>
<a id="pl.35.15"></a><var>35.15</var>onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.16"></a><var>35.16</var>$1,000 is for notification requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.35.17"></a><var>35.17</var>regarding the status of complaints.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.18"></a><var>35.18</var>The state government special revenue fund <br/>
<a id="pl.35.19"></a><var>35.19</var>base for ongoing activities in this act is <br/>
<a id="pl.35.20"></a><var>35.20</var>$1,000 in fiscal years 2014 and 2015."<br/>
<a id="pl.35.21"></a><var>35.21</var>Delete the title and insert:<br/>

<a id="pl.35.24"></a><var>35.24</var>process and permitting the Sunset Advisory Commission to enter into contracts; <br/>
<a id="pl.35.25"></a><var>35.25</var>requiring a review of the Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board, <br/>
<a id="pl.35.26"></a><var>35.26</var>Council on Affairs of Chicano/Latino People, Council on Black Minnesotans, <br/>
<a id="pl.35.27"></a><var>35.27</var>Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans, Indian Affairs Council, and the Council <br/>
<a id="pl.35.28"></a><var>35.28</var>on Disabilities in 2014; requiring a financial audit of the Council on Black <br/>
<a id="pl.35.29"></a><var>35.29</var>Minnesotans; requiring a review of the sunset process in 2018; changing <br/>
<a id="pl.35.30"></a><var>35.30</var>certain agency requirements; requiring posting of convictions of felonies, gross <br/>
<a id="pl.35.31"></a><var>35.31</var>misdemeanors, malpractice judgements, and disciplinary or corrective actions for <br/>
<a id="pl.35.32"></a><var>35.32</var>a regulated practitioner; requiring a study to establish uniform criminal history <br/>
<a id="pl.35.33"></a><var>35.33</var>background checks for regulated practitioners; requiring a report on conduct <br/>
<a id="pl.35.34"></a><var>35.34</var>constituting grounds for discipline and penalties for failure to report; establishing <br/>
<a id="pl.35.35"></a><var>35.35</var>a work group to evaluate the effectiveness of the Medical Practice Act for certain <br/>
<a id="pl.35.36"></a><var>35.36</var>circumstances; requiring certain other reports; requesting a legislative audit of <br/>
<a id="pl.35.37"></a><var>35.37</var>the Board of Medical Practice; abolishing the Combative Sports Commission and <br/>
<a id="pl.35.38"></a><var>35.38</var>transferring combative sports duties to the commissioner of labor and industry; <br/>
<a id="pl.35.39"></a><var>35.39</var>establishing a Combative Sports Advisory Council; changing provisions for <br/>
<a id="pl.35.40"></a><var>35.40</var>health-related licensing boards; appropriating money;amending Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.35.41"></a><var>35.41</var>Statutes 2010, sections 3.922, by adding a subdivision; 3.9223, subdivision 7; <br/>
<a id="pl.35.42"></a><var>35.42</var>3.9225, subdivision 7; 3.9226, subdivision 7; 147.01, subdivision 4; 147.111, by <br/>
<a id="pl.36.1"></a><var>36.1</var>adding a subdivision; 148.102, by adding a subdivision; 148.261, subdivision 1; <br/>
<a id="pl.36.2"></a><var>36.2</var>148.263, by adding a subdivision; 148.5194, subdivision 5; 148.6445, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.36.3"></a><var>36.3</var>10; 148B.07, by adding a subdivision; 148C.095, by adding a subdivision; <br/>
<a id="pl.36.4"></a><var>36.4</var>148E.285, by adding a subdivision; 150A.13, by adding a subdivision; 153.24, <br/>
<a id="pl.36.5"></a><var>36.5</var>by adding a subdivision; 153A.17; 214.06, subdivisions 1, 1a, by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.36.6"></a><var>36.6</var>subdivision; 214.09, by adding a subdivision; 214.103; 341.21, by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.36.7"></a><var>36.7</var>subdivision; 341.23; 341.27; 341.271; 341.28, subdivision 1; 341.37; Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.36.8"></a><var>36.8</var>Statutes 2011 Supplement, sections 3D.04; 3D.06; 3D.21, subdivisions 2, 4; <br/>
<a id="pl.36.9"></a><var>36.9</var>proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 3D; 16B; 214; <br/>
<a id="pl.36.10"></a><var>36.10</var>341; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 138A.01; 138A.02; 138A.03; <br/>
<a id="pl.36.11"></a><var>36.11</var>138A.04; 138A.05; 138A.06; 341.21, subdivisions 3, 4a; 341.22; 341.24; 341.26; <br/>
<a id="pl.36.12"></a><var>36.12</var>Minnesota Statutes 2011 Supplement, section 3D.21, subdivision 1."<br/>
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<td><a id="pl.37.1"></a><var>37.1</var><br/>
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<td colspan="3">We request the adoption of this report and repassage of the bill.<br/>
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<td><a id="pl.37.2"></a><var>37.2</var><br/>
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<td>House Conferees:<br/>
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<td><a id="pl.37.3"></a><var>37.3</var><br/>
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<td><a id="pl.37.4"></a><var>37.4</var><br/>
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<td>Mary Kiffmeyer<br/>
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<td>Joyce Peppin<br/>
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<td><a id="pl.37.6"></a><var>37.6</var><br/>
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<td>Michael V. Nelson<br/>
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<td><a id="pl.37.7"></a><var>37.7</var><br/>
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<td>Senate Conferees:<br/>
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<td><a id="pl.37.8"></a><var>37.8</var><br/>
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<td><a id="pl.37.9"></a><var>37.9</var><br/>
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<td>Terri E. Bonoff<br/>
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<td>Theodore J. "Ted" Daley<br/>
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<td><a id="pl.37.10"></a><var>37.10</var><br/>
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<td><a id="pl.37.11"></a><var>37.11</var><br/>
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<td>Mike Parry<br/>
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