<a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>text and obsolete references; removing redundant, conflicting, and superseded <br/>
<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>provisions; making miscellaneous corrections to laws, statutes, and rules;<br/>
<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 5.25, subdivision 5; 13.321, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>subdivision 2a, by adding a subdivision; 13.3806, subdivision 1b; 13.381, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>subdivision 14a; 13.461, subdivisions 3, 7a; 13.602, subdivision 2; 13.681, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>by adding a subdivision; 13.72, subdivision 12; 13.871, subdivision 6, by <br/>
<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>adding a subdivision; 16A.126, subdivision 1; 16C.137, subdivision 2; 16D.04, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>subdivision 1; 81A.04, subdivision 1; 82.67, subdivision 3; 82.72, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>3; 116D.04, subdivision 2a; 116L.146; 119A.50, subdivision 3; 120A.41; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>122A.23, subdivision 2; 122A.414, subdivision 2; 122A.61, subdivision 1; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var>124D.10, subdivision 4; 124D.20, subdivision 8; 124D.861, subdivision 3; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>125A.79, subdivisions 4, 8; 127A.441; 127A.49, subdivisions 2, 3; 144.0724, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var>subdivision 4; 144.227, subdivision 1; 144A.10, subdivision 16; 161.3209, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>subdivision 3; 168A.03, subdivision 1; 169.781, subdivisions 1, 2; 174.12, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>subdivision 8; 241.332, subdivision 2; 241.335, subdivision 2; 241.336, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>subdivision 3; 244.05, subdivision 5; 245.466, subdivision 3a; 245.4871, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>subdivision 13; 245.4874, subdivision 1; 245.4877; 245.493, subdivisions 1, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var>1a, 2; 245A.191; 245A.192, subdivision 11; 245A.50, subdivision 4; 245C.03, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var>subdivision 2; 245C.22, subdivision 5; 245D.061, subdivision 1; 253B.07, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var>subdivision 7; 254B.05, subdivision 5; 256.01, subdivision 14b; 256.969, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var>subdivisions 8, 23; 256B.0654, subdivision 2b; 256B.199; 256B.76, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.1.24"></a><var>1.24</var>4; 256J.14; 256J.21, subdivision 2; 256J.61; 260B.185, subdivision 1; 268.046, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.25"></a><var>1.25</var>subdivision 1; 297A.68, subdivision 2; 297E.02, subdivision 6; 299C.61, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.26"></a><var>1.26</var>subdivision 4; 299F.01, subdivision 2; 299L.02, subdivision 5; 299L.07, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.27"></a><var>1.27</var>subdivision 5; 322C.0102, subdivision 6; 325D.40, subdivision 2; 325E.028, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.28"></a><var>1.28</var>subdivision 4; 326B.04, subdivision 2; 403.09, subdivision 3; 412.014; 466A.01, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.29"></a><var>1.29</var>subdivision 6; 471.87; 473.604, subdivision 3; 477A.011, subdivisions 30, 30a, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.30"></a><var>1.30</var>42; 477A.013, subdivisions 8, 9; 477A.015; 477A.03, subdivisions 2a, 2c; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.31"></a><var>1.31</var>477A.12, subdivisions 1, 2; 477A.16, subdivisions 1, 2; 477A.19, subdivisions <br/>
<a id="pl.1.32"></a><var>1.32</var>4, 5; 480A.09, subdivision 2; 500.215, subdivision 1; 518B.01, subdivision 4; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.33"></a><var>1.33</var>572A.02, subdivisions 2, 3; 609.106, subdivision 2; 609.19, subdivision 1; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.34"></a><var>1.34</var>609.223, subdivision 2; 609.266; 609.531, subdivision 1; 626.556, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.1.35"></a><var>1.35</var>3c; 626.8463, subdivision 1; 626.8555; 629.725; Laws 2013, chapter 143, article <br/>
<a id="pl.1.36"></a><var>1.36</var>8, section 40; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.1.37"></a><var>1.37</var>609B; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 13.381, subdivision 17; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.38"></a><var>1.38</var>13.46, subdivision 13; 13.681, subdivision 7; 126C.01, subdivision 9; 239.001; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.39"></a><var>1.39</var>256B.0625, subdivision 50; 273.111, subdivision 9a; 469.1816; Laws 2014, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.1"></a><var>2.1</var>chapter 228, article 1, section 2; Laws 2014, chapter 291, article 10, section 4;
         <br/>
<a id="pl.2.2"></a><var>2.2</var>article 11, sections 15; 16; 21; Laws 2014, chapter 312, article 25, section 11; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var>article 28, section 1; Minnesota Rules, parts 4900.3401; 8710.3000, subpart 5; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var>8710.3200, subpart 6; 8710.3310, subpart 5; 8710.3320, subpart 5; 8710.3330, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var>subpart 5; 8710.3340, subpart 5; 8710.4000, subpart 5; 8710.4050, subpart 5; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var>8710.4200, subpart 5; 8710.4250, subpart 5; 8710.4300, subpart 5; 8710.4310, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var>subpart 5; 8710.4320, subpart 5; 8710.4400, subpart 5; 8710.4450, subpart 5; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var>8710.4500, subpart 5; 8710.4550, subpart 5; 8710.4600, subpart 5; 8710.4650, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var>subpart 5; 8710.4700, subpart 5; 8710.4750, subpart 9; 8710.4800, subpart 5; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var>8710.4850, subpart 5; 8710.4900, subpart 5; 8710.4950, subpart 9.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var>BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.1.1.0"></a><a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 5.25, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Service on dissolved, withdrawn, or revoked business entity.</b> (a) <br/>
<a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var>Process, notice, or demand may be served on a dissolved, withdrawn, or revoked business
         <br/>
<a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var>entity that was governed by chapter 302A, 303, 317A, 321, 322B, or 323 323A as <br/>
<a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var>provided in this subdivision. The court shall determine if service is proper.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var>(b) If a business entity has voluntarily dissolved or has withdrawn its request for
         <br/>
<a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var>authority to transact business in this state, or a court has entered a decree of dissolution
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var>revocation of authority to do business, service must be made according to subdivision
         3 <br/>
<a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var>or 4, so long as claims are not barred under the provisions of the chapter that governed
         <br/>
<a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>the business entity.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>(c) If a business entity has been involuntarily dissolved or its authority to transact
         <br/>
<a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var>business in this state has been revoked, service must be made according to subdivision
         3 <br/>
<a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var>or 4.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.2.0"></a><a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 13.602, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>    Subd. 2. <b>State auditor data.</b> (a) <b>Public accountants.</b> Data sharing between the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var>state auditor and public accountants is governed by section 
         <statute_ref>6.69, subdivision 1</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var>(b) <b>Audit data.</b> Data relating to an audit under chapter 6 are classified under <br/>
<a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>section 
         <statute_ref>6.715</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var>(c) <b>Local records.</b> Data sharing between the state auditor and legislative auditor of <br/>
<a id="pl.2.33"></a><var>2.33</var>information collected from local governments is governed by section 
<statute_ref>6.74</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.3.0"></a><a id="pl.2.34"></a><var>2.34</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 13.72, subdivision 12, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.35"></a><var>2.35</var>    Subd. 12. <b>Transportation Department data.</b> When the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.2.36"></a><var>2.36</var>transportation determines that the design-build best-value method of project delivery
         is <br/>
<a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var>appropriate for a project under sections 
         <statute_ref>161.3410</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>161.3428</statute_ref> 161.3426, relocation reports, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var>planimetric files, digital terrain models, preliminary design drawings, commissioner's
         <br/>
<a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var>orders, requests for proposals, and requests for qualifications are classified as
         protected <br/>
<a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var>nonpublic data with regard to data not on individuals and confidential data on individuals
         <br/>
<a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var>until the department publishes the data as part of the request for proposal process.
         <br/>
<a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>The commissioner may release design-build data to land owners, counties, cities, and
         <br/>
<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>other parties under contract to a government entity as necessary to facilitate project
         <br/>
<a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>development. The released data retain their classification as protected nonpublic
         data <br/>
<a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>with regard to data not on individuals and confidential data on individuals as provided
         <br/>
<a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>by section 
         <statute_ref>13.03, subdivision 4</statute_ref>, paragraph (c), until the department publishes the data as <br/>
<a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var>part of the request for proposal process.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.4.0"></a><a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 13.871, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Training; investigation; apprehension; reports.</b> (a) <b>Reports of gunshot </b><br/>
<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var><b>wounds.</b> Disclosure of the name of a person making a report under section 
         <statute_ref>626.52, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>subdivision 2
         </statute_ref>, is governed by section 
         <statute_ref>626.53</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var>(b) <b>Child abuse report records.</b> Data contained in child abuse report records are <br/>
<a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var>classified under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>(c) <b>Interstate data exchange.</b> Disclosure of child abuse reports to agencies of <br/>
<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>another state is classified under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556, subdivision 10g</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>(d) <b>Release to family court services.</b> Release of child abuse data to a court services <br/>
<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>agency is authorized under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556, subdivision 10h</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>(e) <b>Release of data to mandated reporters.</b> Release of child abuse data to mandated <br/>
<a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>reporters who have an ongoing responsibility for the health, education, or welfare
         of a <br/>
<a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var>child affected by the data is authorized under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556, subdivision 10j</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>(f) <b>Release of child abuse assessment or investigative records to other counties.</b> <br/>
<a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var>Release of child abuse investigative records to local welfare agencies is authorized
         under <br/>
<a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var>section 
         <statute_ref>626.556, subdivision 10k</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>(g) <b>Classifying and sharing records and reports of child abuse.</b> The classification <br/>
<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>of child abuse data and the sharing of records and reports of child abuse by and between
         <br/>
<a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var>local welfare agencies and law enforcement agencies are governed under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var>subdivision 11
         </statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.32"></a><var>3.32</var>(h) <b>Disclosure of information not required in certain cases.</b> Disclosure of certain <br/>
<a id="pl.3.33"></a><var>3.33</var>data obtained from interviewing a minor is governed by section 
         <statute_ref>626.556, subdivision 11a</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.1"></a><var>4.1</var>(i) <b>Data received from law enforcement.</b> Classifying child abuse data received <br/>
<a id="pl.4.2"></a><var>4.2</var>by certain agencies from law enforcement agencies is governed under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var>subdivision 11b
         </statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var>(j) <b>Disclosure in child fatality cases.</b> Disclosure of information relating to a child <br/>
<a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var>fatality is governed under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556, subdivision 11d</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var>(k) <b>Reports of prenatal exposure to controlled substances.</b> Data on persons <br/>
<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>making reports under section 
         <statute_ref>626.5561</statute_ref> are classified under section 
         <statute_ref>626.5561, subdivision 3</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var>(l) <b>Vulnerable adult report records.</b> Data contained in vulnerable adult report <br/>
<a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>records are classified under section 
         <statute_ref>626.557, subdivision 12b</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var>(m) <b>Adult protection team information sharing.</b> Sharing of local welfare agency <br/>
<a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var>vulnerable adult data with a protection team is governed by section 
         <statute_ref>626.5571, subdivision 3</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var>(n) <b>Child protection team.</b> Data acquired by a case consultation committee or <br/>
<a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>subcommittee of a child protection team are classified by section 
         <statute_ref>626.558, subdivision 3</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var>(o) <b>Child maltreatment reports peer review panel.</b> Sharing data of cases reviewed <br/>
<a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>by the panel is governed under section 
<statute_ref>626.5593, subdivision 2</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>(p) (o) <b>Peace officer discipline procedures.</b> Access by an officer under investigation <br/>
<a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>to the investigating agency's investigative report on the officer is governed by section
         <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var>626.89, subdivision 6
         </statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>(q) (p) <b>Racial profiling study data.</b> Racial profiling study data is governed by <br/>
<a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var>Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 
         <statute_ref>626.951</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.5.0"></a><a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16A.126, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Set rates.</b> The commissioner shall approve the rates an agency <br/>
<a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>must pay to a revolving fund for services. Funds subject to this subdivision include,
         but <br/>
<a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var>are not limited to, the revolving funds established in sections 
         <statute_ref>14.46</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>14.53</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>16B.2975</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var>subdivision 3 4; 
         <statute_ref>16B.48</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>16B.54</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>16B.58</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>16B.85</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>16E.14</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>43A.55</statute_ref>; and 
         <statute_ref>176.591</statute_ref>; and the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var>fund established in section 
         <statute_ref>43A.30</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.6.0"></a><a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16C.137, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Report.</b> (a) The commissioner of administration, in collaboration with <br/>
<a id="pl.4.29"></a><var>4.29</var>the commissioners of the Pollution Control Agency, the Departments of Agriculture,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.4.30"></a><var>4.30</var>Commerce, Natural Resources, and Transportation, and other state departments, must
         <br/>
<a id="pl.4.31"></a><var>4.31</var>evaluate the goals and directives established in this section and report their findings
         <br/>
<a id="pl.4.32"></a><var>4.32</var>to the governor and the appropriate committees of the legislature by February 1 of
         <br/>
<a id="pl.4.33"></a><var>4.33</var>each odd-numbered year. In the report, the committee commissioner must make <br/>
<a id="pl.4.34"></a><var>4.34</var>recommendations for new or adjusted goals, directives, or legislative initiatives,
         in light of <br/>
<a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var>the progress the state has made implementing this section and the availability of
         new or <br/>
<a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var>improved technologies.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var>(b) The Department of Administration shall implement a fleet reporting and <br/>
<a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var>information management system. Each department will use this management system to
         <br/>
<a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var>demonstrate its progress in complying with this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.7.0"></a><a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var>    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16D.04, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Duties.</b> The commissioner shall provide services to the state <br/>
<a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var>and referring agencies to collect debts referred for collection under this chapter.
         The <br/>
<a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var>commissioner is not a collection agency as defined by section 
         <statute_ref>332.31, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, and <br/>
<a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var>is not licensed, bonded, or regulated by the commissioner of commerce under sections
         <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var>332.31
         </statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>332.35</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>332.38</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>332.44</statute_ref>. The commissioner is subject to section 
         <statute_ref>332.37</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.5.12"></a><var>5.12</var>except clause (9), (10), (12), or (19). Debts referred to the commissioner for collection <br/>
<a id="pl.5.13"></a><var>5.13</var>under section 256.9792 may in turn be referred by the commissioner to the enterprise.
         <br/>
<a id="pl.5.14"></a><var>5.14</var>An audited financial statement may not be required as a condition of debt placement
         with <br/>
<a id="pl.5.15"></a><var>5.15</var>a private agency if the private agency: (1) has errors and omissions coverage under
         a <br/>
<a id="pl.5.16"></a><var>5.16</var>professional liability policy in an amount of at least $1,000,000; or (2) has a fidelity
         bond <br/>
<a id="pl.5.17"></a><var>5.17</var>to cover actions of its employees, in an amount of at least $100,000. In cases of debts <br/>
<a id="pl.5.18"></a><var>5.18</var>referred under section 256.9792, the provisions of this chapter and section 256.9792
         apply <br/>
<a id="pl.5.19"></a><var>5.19</var>to the extent they are not in conflict. If they are in conflict, the provisions of
         section <br/>
<a id="pl.5.20"></a><var>5.20</var>256.9792 control. For purposes of this chapter, the referring agency for such debts
         remains <br/>
<a id="pl.5.21"></a><var>5.21</var>the Department of Human Services.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.8.0"></a><a id="pl.5.22"></a><var>5.22</var>    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 81A.04, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.5.23"></a><var>5.23</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>General requirement.</b> Except as otherwise provided in subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.5.24"></a><var>5.24</var>2, an individual may not act as an athlete agent in this state without holding a certificate
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.5.25"></a><var>5.25</var>registration under section 
         <statute_ref>81A.06</statute_ref> or 
<statute_ref>81A.08</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.9.0"></a><a id="pl.5.26"></a><var>5.26</var>    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 82.67, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.5.27"></a><var>5.27</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Agency disclosure form.</b> The agency disclosure form shall be in <br/>
<a id="pl.5.28"></a><var>5.28</var>substantially the form set forth below:<br/>

<a id="pl.5.31"></a><var>5.31</var>discuss with consumers what type of agency representation or relationship they desire.(1)
         <br/>
<a id="pl.5.32"></a><var>5.32</var>The available options are listed below. This is <b>not</b> a contract. <b>This is an agency </b><br/>
<a id="pl.5.33"></a><var>5.33</var><b>disclosure form only. If you desire representation, you must enter into a written
         </b><br/>
<a id="pl.6.1"></a><var>6.1</var><b>contract according to state law</b> (a listing contract or a buyer representation contract). <br/>
<a id="pl.6.2"></a><var>6.2</var>Until such time as you choose to enter into a written contract for representation,
         you <br/>
<a id="pl.6.3"></a><var>6.3</var>will be treated as a customer and will not receive any representation from the broker
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.6.4"></a><var>6.4</var>salesperson. The broker or salesperson will be acting as a Facilitator (see paragraph
         V IV <br/>
<a id="pl.6.5"></a><var>6.5</var>below), unless the broker or salesperson is representing another party as described
         below.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.6"></a><var>6.6</var>ACKNOWLEDGMENT: I/We acknowledge that I/We have been presented with the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.7"></a><var>6.7</var>below-described options. I/We understand that until I/We have signed a representation
         <br/>
<a id="pl.6.8"></a><var>6.8</var>contract, I/We are not represented by the broker/salesperson. I/We understand that
         written <br/>
<a id="pl.6.9"></a><var>6.9</var>consent is required for a dual agency relationship. THIS IS A DISCLOSURE ONLY, NOT
         <br/>
<a id="pl.6.10"></a><var>6.10</var>A CONTRACT FOR REPRESENTATION.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="30"/>
<col width="5"/>
<col width="30"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.11"></a><var>6.11</var><br/>
</td>
<td><span>
                     							.....
                     						</span><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td><span>
                     							.....
                     						</span><br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.12"></a><var>6.12</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Signature<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td>Date<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.13"></a><var>6.13</var><br/>
</td>
<td><span>
                     							.....
                     						</span><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td><span>
                     							.....
                     						</span><br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.14"></a><var>6.14</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Signature<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td>Date<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.6.15"></a><var>6.15</var>I.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.16"></a><var>6.16</var><b>Seller's Broker:</b> A broker who lists a property, or a salesperson who is licensed to <br/>
<a id="pl.6.17"></a><var>6.17</var>the listing broker, represents the Seller and acts on behalf of the Seller. A Seller's
         <br/>
<a id="pl.6.18"></a><var>6.18</var>broker owes to the Seller the fiduciary duties described below.(2) The broker <br/>
<a id="pl.6.19"></a><var>6.19</var>must also disclose to the Buyer material facts as defined in Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.6.20"></a><var>6.20</var>section 
         <statute_ref>82.68, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, of which the broker is aware that could adversely and <br/>
<a id="pl.6.21"></a><var>6.21</var>significantly affect the Buyer's use or enjoyment of the property. If a broker or
         <br/>
<a id="pl.6.22"></a><var>6.22</var>salesperson working with a Buyer as a customer is representing the Seller, he or she
         <br/>
<a id="pl.6.23"></a><var>6.23</var>must act in the Seller's best interest and must tell the Seller any information disclosed
         <br/>
<a id="pl.6.24"></a><var>6.24</var>to him or her, except confidential information acquired in a facilitator relationship
         <br/>
<a id="pl.6.25"></a><var>6.25</var>(see paragraph V IV below). In that case, the Buyer will not be represented and will <br/>
<a id="pl.6.26"></a><var>6.26</var>not receive advice and counsel from the broker or salesperson.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.27"></a><var>6.27</var>II.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.28"></a><var>6.28</var><b>Buyer's Broker:</b> A Buyer may enter into an agreement for the broker or salesperson <br/>
<a id="pl.6.29"></a><var>6.29</var>to represent and act on behalf of the Buyer. The broker may represent the Buyer <br/>
<a id="pl.6.30"></a><var>6.30</var>only, and not the Seller, even if he or she is being paid in whole or in part by the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.6.31"></a><var>6.31</var>Seller. A Buyer's broker owes to the Buyer the fiduciary duties described below.(2)
         <br/>
<a id="pl.6.32"></a><var>6.32</var>The broker must disclose to the Buyer material facts as defined in Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.6.33"></a><var>6.33</var>Statutes, section 
         <statute_ref>82.68, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, of which the broker is aware that could <br/>
<a id="pl.6.34"></a><var>6.34</var>adversely and significantly affect the Buyer's use or enjoyment of the property. If
         <br/>
<a id="pl.6.35"></a><var>6.35</var>a broker or salesperson working with a Seller as a customer is representing the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.36"></a><var>6.36</var>Buyer, he or she must act in the Buyer's best interest and must tell the Buyer any
         <br/>
<a id="pl.7.1"></a><var>7.1</var>information disclosed to him or her, except confidential information acquired in a
         <br/>
<a id="pl.7.2"></a><var>7.2</var>facilitator relationship (see paragraph V IV below). In that case, the Seller will not be <br/>
<a id="pl.7.3"></a><var>7.3</var>represented and will not receive advice and counsel from the broker or salesperson.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.4"></a><var>7.4</var>III.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.5"></a><var>7.5</var><b>Dual Agency-Broker Representing both Seller and Buyer:</b> Dual agency occurs <br/>
<a id="pl.7.6"></a><var>7.6</var>when one broker or salesperson represents both parties to a transaction, or when two
         <br/>
<a id="pl.7.7"></a><var>7.7</var>salespersons licensed to the same broker each represent a party to the transaction.
         <br/>
<a id="pl.7.8"></a><var>7.8</var>Dual agency requires the informed consent of all parties, and means that the broker
         <br/>
<a id="pl.7.9"></a><var>7.9</var>and salesperson owe the same duties to the Seller and the Buyer. This role limits
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.10"></a><var>7.10</var>level of representation the broker and salespersons can provide, and prohibits them
         <br/>
<a id="pl.7.11"></a><var>7.11</var>from acting exclusively for either party. In a dual agency, confidential information
         <br/>
<a id="pl.7.12"></a><var>7.12</var>about price, terms, and motivation for pursuing a transaction will be kept confidential
         <br/>
<a id="pl.7.13"></a><var>7.13</var>unless one party instructs the broker or salesperson in writing to disclose specific
         <br/>
<a id="pl.7.14"></a><var>7.14</var>information about him or her. Other information will be shared. Dual agents may <br/>
<a id="pl.7.15"></a><var>7.15</var>not advocate for one party to the detriment of the other.(3)<br/>
<a id="pl.7.16"></a><var>7.16</var>Within the limitations described above, dual agents owe to both Seller and Buyer the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.7.17"></a><var>7.17</var>fiduciary duties described below.(2) Dual agents must disclose to Buyers material
         <br/>
<a id="pl.7.18"></a><var>7.18</var>facts as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 
         <statute_ref>82.68, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, of which the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.19"></a><var>7.19</var>broker is aware that could adversely and significantly affect the Buyer's use or <br/>
<a id="pl.7.20"></a><var>7.20</var>enjoyment of the property.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.21"></a><var>7.21</var>IV.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.22"></a><var>7.22</var><b>Facilitator:</b> A broker or salesperson who performs services for a Buyer, a Seller, or <br/>
<a id="pl.7.23"></a><var>7.23</var>both but does not represent either in a fiduciary capacity as a Buyer's Broker, Seller's
         <br/>
<a id="pl.7.24"></a><var>7.24</var>Broker, or Dual Agent. <b>THE FACILITATOR BROKER OR SALESPERSON </b><br/>
<a id="pl.7.25"></a><var>7.25</var><b>DOES NOT OWE ANY PARTY ANY OF THE FIDUCIARY DUTIES LISTED </b><br/>
<a id="pl.7.26"></a><var>7.26</var><b>BELOW, EXCEPT CONFIDENTIALITY, UNLESS THOSE DUTIES ARE </b><br/>
<a id="pl.7.27"></a><var>7.27</var><b>INCLUDED IN A WRITTEN FACILITATOR SERVICES AGREEMENT.</b> The <br/>
<a id="pl.7.28"></a><var>7.28</var>facilitator broker or salesperson owes the duty of confidentiality to the party but
         <br/>
<a id="pl.7.29"></a><var>7.29</var>owes no other duty to the party except those duties required by law or contained in
         <br/>
<a id="pl.7.30"></a><var>7.30</var>a written facilitator services agreement, if any. In the event a facilitator broker
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.7.31"></a><var>7.31</var>salesperson, working with a Buyer, shows a property listed by the facilitator broker
         <br/>
<a id="pl.7.32"></a><var>7.32</var>or salesperson, then the facilitator broker or salesperson must act as a Seller's
         Broker <br/>
<a id="pl.7.33"></a><var>7.33</var>(see paragraph I above). In the event a facilitator broker or salesperson, working
         <br/>
<a id="pl.7.34"></a><var>7.34</var>with a Seller, accepts a showing of the property by a Buyer being represented by the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.7.35"></a><var>7.35</var>facilitator broker or salesperson, then the facilitator broker or salesperson must
         act <br/>
<a id="pl.7.36"></a><var>7.36</var>as a Buyer's Broker (see paragraph III above).<br/>
<span>
            							* * *
            						</span><a id="pl.8.1"></a><var>8.1</var><br/>
<a id="pl.8.2"></a><var>8.2</var>(1) This disclosure is required by law in any transaction involving property occupied
         <br/>
<a id="pl.8.3"></a><var>8.3</var>or intended to be occupied by one to four families as their residence.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.4"></a><var>8.4</var>(2) The fiduciary duties mentioned above are listed below and have the following <br/>
<a id="pl.8.5"></a><var>8.5</var>meanings:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.6"></a><var>8.6</var>Loyalty-broker/salesperson will act only in client(s)' best interest.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.7"></a><var>8.7</var>Obedience-broker/salesperson will carry out all client(s)' lawful instructions.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.8"></a><var>8.8</var>Disclosure-broker/salesperson will disclose to client(s) all material facts of which
         <br/>
<a id="pl.8.9"></a><var>8.9</var>broker/salesperson has knowledge which might reasonably affect the client's use and
         <br/>
<a id="pl.8.10"></a><var>8.10</var>enjoyment of the property.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.11"></a><var>8.11</var>Confidentiality-broker/salesperson will keep client(s)' confidences unless required
         <br/>
<a id="pl.8.12"></a><var>8.12</var>by law to disclose specific information (such as disclosure of material facts to Buyers).<br/>
<a id="pl.8.13"></a><var>8.13</var>Reasonable Care-broker/salesperson will use reasonable care in performing duties as
         <br/>
<a id="pl.8.14"></a><var>8.14</var>an agent.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.15"></a><var>8.15</var>Accounting-broker/salesperson will account to client(s) for all client(s)' money <br/>
<a id="pl.8.16"></a><var>8.16</var>and property received as agent.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.17"></a><var>8.17</var>(3) If Seller(s) elect(s) not to agree to a dual agency relationship, Seller(s) may
         give <br/>
<a id="pl.8.18"></a><var>8.18</var>up the opportunity to sell the property to Buyers represented by the broker/salesperson.
         <br/>
<a id="pl.8.19"></a><var>8.19</var>If Buyer(s) elect(s) not to agree to a dual agency relationship, Buyer(s) may give
         up the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.20"></a><var>8.20</var>opportunity to purchase properties listed by the broker.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.10.0"></a><a id="pl.8.21"></a><var>8.21</var>    Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 82.72, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.22"></a><var>8.22</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Retention.</b> A licensed real estate broker shall retain for six years copies <br/>
<a id="pl.8.23"></a><var>8.23</var>of all listings, buyer representation and facilitator services contracts, deposit
         receipts, <br/>
<a id="pl.8.24"></a><var>8.24</var>purchase money contracts, canceled checks, trust account records, and such other <br/>
<a id="pl.8.25"></a><var>8.25</var>documents as may reasonably be related to carrying on a real estate brokerage business.
         <br/>
<a id="pl.8.26"></a><var>8.26</var>The retention period shall run from the date of the closing of the transaction, or
         from <br/>
<a id="pl.8.27"></a><var>8.27</var>the date of the closing document if the transaction is not consummated. The following <br/>
<a id="pl.8.28"></a><var>8.28</var>documents need not be retained:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.29"></a><var>8.29</var>(1) agency disclosure forms provided to prospective buyers or sellers, where no <br/>
<a id="pl.8.30"></a><var>8.30</var>contractual relationship is subsequently created and no services are provided by the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.8.31"></a><var>8.31</var>licensee; and<br/>
<a id="pl.8.32"></a><var>8.32</var>(2) facilitator services contracts or buyer representation contracts entered into
         with <br/>
<a id="pl.8.33"></a><var>8.33</var>prospective buyers, where the prospective buyer abandons the contractual relationship
         <br/>
<a id="pl.8.34"></a><var>8.34</var>before any services have been provided by the licensee.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.11.0"></a><a id="pl.9.1"></a><var>9.1</var>    Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 116D.04, subdivision 2a, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.9.2"></a><var>9.2</var>    Subd. 2a. <b>When prepared.</b> Where there is potential for significant environmental <br/>
<a id="pl.9.3"></a><var>9.3</var>effects resulting from any major governmental action, the action shall be preceded
         by a <br/>
<a id="pl.9.4"></a><var>9.4</var>detailed environmental impact statement prepared by the responsible governmental unit.
         <br/>
<a id="pl.9.5"></a><var>9.5</var>The environmental impact statement shall be an analytical rather than an encyclopedic
         <br/>
<a id="pl.9.6"></a><var>9.6</var>document which describes the proposed action in detail, analyzes its significant <br/>
<a id="pl.9.7"></a><var>9.7</var>environmental impacts, discusses appropriate alternatives to the proposed action and
         <br/>
<a id="pl.9.8"></a><var>9.8</var>their impacts, and explores methods by which adverse environmental impacts of an <br/>
<a id="pl.9.9"></a><var>9.9</var>action could be mitigated. The environmental impact statement shall also analyze those
         <br/>
<a id="pl.9.10"></a><var>9.10</var>economic, employment, and sociological effects that cannot be avoided should the action
         <br/>
<a id="pl.9.11"></a><var>9.11</var>be implemented. To ensure its use in the decision-making process, the environmental
         <br/>
<a id="pl.9.12"></a><var>9.12</var>impact statement shall be prepared as early as practical in the formulation of an
         action.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.13"></a><var>9.13</var>    (a) The board shall by rule establish categories of actions for which environmental
         <br/>
<a id="pl.9.14"></a><var>9.14</var>impact statements and for which environmental assessment worksheets shall be prepared
         <br/>
<a id="pl.9.15"></a><var>9.15</var>as well as categories of actions for which no environmental review is required under
         this <br/>
<a id="pl.9.16"></a><var>9.16</var>section. A mandatory environmental assessment worksheet shall not be required for
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.17"></a><var>9.17</var>expansion of an ethanol plant, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>41A.09, subdivision 2a</statute_ref>, paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.9.18"></a><var>9.18</var>(b), or the conversion of an ethanol plant to a biobutanol facility or the expansion
         of a <br/>
<a id="pl.9.19"></a><var>9.19</var>biobutanol facility as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>41A.105, subdivision 1a</statute_ref>, based on the capacity <br/>
<a id="pl.9.20"></a><var>9.20</var>of the expanded or converted facility to produce alcohol fuel, but must be required
         if <br/>
<a id="pl.9.21"></a><var>9.21</var>the ethanol plant or biobutanol facility meets or exceeds thresholds of other categories
         <br/>
<a id="pl.9.22"></a><var>9.22</var>of actions for which environmental assessment worksheets must be prepared. The <br/>
<a id="pl.9.23"></a><var>9.23</var>responsible governmental unit for an ethanol plant or biobutanol facility project
         for which <br/>
<a id="pl.9.24"></a><var>9.24</var>an environmental assessment worksheet is prepared shall be the state agency with the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.9.25"></a><var>9.25</var>greatest responsibility for supervising or approving the project as a whole.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.26"></a><var>9.26</var>A mandatory environmental impact statement shall not be required for a facility <br/>
<a id="pl.9.27"></a><var>9.27</var>or plant located outside the seven-county metropolitan area that produces less than
         <br/>
<a id="pl.9.28"></a><var>9.28</var>125,000,000 gallons of ethanol, biobutanol, or cellulosic biofuel annually, or produces
         less <br/>
<a id="pl.9.29"></a><var>9.29</var>than 400,000 tons of chemicals annually, if the facility or plant is: an ethanol plant,
         as <br/>
<a id="pl.9.30"></a><var>9.30</var>defined in section 
         <statute_ref>41A.09, subdivision 2a</statute_ref>, paragraph (b); a biobutanol facility, as defined <br/>
<a id="pl.9.31"></a><var>9.31</var>in section 
         <statute_ref>41A.105, subdivision 1a</statute_ref>, clause (1); or a cellulosic biofuel facility, as defined in <br/>
<a id="pl.9.32"></a><var>9.32</var>section 
<statute_ref>41A.10, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, paragraph (d). A facility or plant that only uses a cellulosic <br/>
<a id="pl.9.33"></a><var>9.33</var>feedstock to produce chemical products for use by another facility as a feedstock
         shall not <br/>
<a id="pl.9.34"></a><var>9.34</var>be considered a fuel conversion facility as used in rules adopted under this chapter.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.35"></a><var>9.35</var>    (b) The responsible governmental unit shall promptly publish notice of the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.36"></a><var>9.36</var>completion of an environmental assessment worksheet by publishing the notice in at
         least <br/>
<a id="pl.10.1"></a><var>10.1</var>one newspaper of general circulation in the geographic area where the project is proposed,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.10.2"></a><var>10.2</var>by posting the notice on a Web site that has been designated as the official publication
         site <br/>
<a id="pl.10.3"></a><var>10.3</var>for publication of proceedings, public notices, and summaries of a political subdivision
         in <br/>
<a id="pl.10.4"></a><var>10.4</var>which the project is proposed, or in any other manner determined by the board and
         shall <br/>
<a id="pl.10.5"></a><var>10.5</var>provide copies of the environmental assessment worksheet to the board and its member
         <br/>
<a id="pl.10.6"></a><var>10.6</var>agencies. Comments on the need for an environmental impact statement may be submitted
         <br/>
<a id="pl.10.7"></a><var>10.7</var>to the responsible governmental unit during a 30-day period following publication
         of the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.8"></a><var>10.8</var>notice that an environmental assessment worksheet has been completed. The responsible
         <br/>
<a id="pl.10.9"></a><var>10.9</var>governmental unit's decision on the need for an environmental impact statement shall
         be <br/>
<a id="pl.10.10"></a><var>10.10</var>based on the environmental assessment worksheet and the comments received during the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.10.11"></a><var>10.11</var>comment period, and shall be made within 15 days after the close of the comment period.
         <br/>
<a id="pl.10.12"></a><var>10.12</var>The board's chair may extend the 15-day period by not more than 15 additional days
         upon <br/>
<a id="pl.10.13"></a><var>10.13</var>the request of the responsible governmental unit.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.14"></a><var>10.14</var>    (c) An environmental assessment worksheet shall also be prepared for a proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.10.15"></a><var>10.15</var>action whenever material evidence accompanying a petition by not less than 100 <br/>
<a id="pl.10.16"></a><var>10.16</var>individuals who reside or own property in the state, submitted before the proposed
         <br/>
<a id="pl.10.17"></a><var>10.17</var>project has received final approval by the appropriate governmental units, demonstrates
         <br/>
<a id="pl.10.18"></a><var>10.18</var>that, because of the nature or location of a proposed action, there may be potential
         for <br/>
<a id="pl.10.19"></a><var>10.19</var>significant environmental effects. Petitions requesting the preparation of an environmental
         <br/>
<a id="pl.10.20"></a><var>10.20</var>assessment worksheet shall be submitted to the board. The chair of the board shall
         <br/>
<a id="pl.10.21"></a><var>10.21</var>determine the appropriate responsible governmental unit and forward the petition to
         it. <br/>
<a id="pl.10.22"></a><var>10.22</var>A decision on the need for an environmental assessment worksheet shall be made by
         <br/>
<a id="pl.10.23"></a><var>10.23</var>the responsible governmental unit within 15 days after the petition is received by
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.24"></a><var>10.24</var>responsible governmental unit. The board's chair may extend the 15-day period by not
         <br/>
<a id="pl.10.25"></a><var>10.25</var>more than 15 additional days upon request of the responsible governmental unit.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.26"></a><var>10.26</var>    (d) Except in an environmentally sensitive location where Minnesota Rules, part <br/>
<a id="pl.10.27"></a><var>10.27</var>4410.4300, subpart 29, item B, applies, the proposed action is exempt from environmental
         <br/>
<a id="pl.10.28"></a><var>10.28</var>review under this chapter and rules of the board, if:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.29"></a><var>10.29</var>    (1) the proposed action is:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.30"></a><var>10.30</var>    (i) an animal feedlot facility with a capacity of less than 1,000 animal units; or<br/>
<a id="pl.10.31"></a><var>10.31</var>    (ii) an expansion of an existing animal feedlot facility with a total cumulative <br/>
<a id="pl.10.32"></a><var>10.32</var>capacity of less than 1,000 animal units;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.33"></a><var>10.33</var>    (2) the application for the animal feedlot facility includes a written commitment
         by <br/>
<a id="pl.10.34"></a><var>10.34</var>the proposer to design, construct, and operate the facility in full compliance with
         Pollution <br/>
<a id="pl.10.35"></a><var>10.35</var>Control Agency feedlot rules; and<br/>
<a id="pl.11.1"></a><var>11.1</var>    (3) the county board holds a public meeting for citizen input at least ten business
         <br/>
<a id="pl.11.2"></a><var>11.2</var>days prior to the Pollution Control Agency or county issuing a feedlot permit for
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.3"></a><var>11.3</var>animal feedlot facility unless another public meeting for citizen input has been held
         with <br/>
<a id="pl.11.4"></a><var>11.4</var>regard to the feedlot facility to be permitted. The exemption in this paragraph is
         in <br/>
<a id="pl.11.5"></a><var>11.5</var>addition to other exemptions provided under other law and rules of the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.6"></a><var>11.6</var>    (e) The board may, prior to final approval of a proposed project, require preparation
         <br/>
<a id="pl.11.7"></a><var>11.7</var>of an environmental assessment worksheet by a responsible governmental unit selected
         <br/>
<a id="pl.11.8"></a><var>11.8</var>by the board for any action where environmental review under this section has not
         been <br/>
<a id="pl.11.9"></a><var>11.9</var>specifically provided for by rule or otherwise initiated.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.10"></a><var>11.10</var>    (f) An early and open process shall be utilized to limit the scope of the environmental
         <br/>
<a id="pl.11.11"></a><var>11.11</var>impact statement to a discussion of those impacts, which, because of the nature or
         location <br/>
<a id="pl.11.12"></a><var>11.12</var>of the project, have the potential for significant environmental effects. The same
         process <br/>
<a id="pl.11.13"></a><var>11.13</var>shall be utilized to determine the form, content and level of detail of the statement
         as well <br/>
<a id="pl.11.14"></a><var>11.14</var>as the alternatives which are appropriate for consideration in the statement. In addition,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.11.15"></a><var>11.15</var>the permits which will be required for the proposed action shall be identified during
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.16"></a><var>11.16</var>scoping process. Further, the process shall identify those permits for which information
         <br/>
<a id="pl.11.17"></a><var>11.17</var>will be developed concurrently with the environmental impact statement. The board
         <br/>
<a id="pl.11.18"></a><var>11.18</var>shall provide in its rules for the expeditious completion of the scoping process.
         The <br/>
<a id="pl.11.19"></a><var>11.19</var>determinations reached in the process shall be incorporated into the order requiring
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.20"></a><var>11.20</var>preparation of an environmental impact statement.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.21"></a><var>11.21</var>    (g) The responsible governmental unit shall, to the extent practicable, avoid <br/>
<a id="pl.11.22"></a><var>11.22</var>duplication and ensure coordination between state and federal environmental review
         <br/>
<a id="pl.11.23"></a><var>11.23</var>and between environmental review and environmental permitting. Whenever practical,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.11.24"></a><var>11.24</var>information needed by a governmental unit for making final decisions on permits <br/>
<a id="pl.11.25"></a><var>11.25</var>or other actions required for a proposed project shall be developed in conjunction
         <br/>
<a id="pl.11.26"></a><var>11.26</var>with the preparation of an environmental impact statement. When an environmental <br/>
<a id="pl.11.27"></a><var>11.27</var>impact statement is prepared for a project requiring multiple permits for which two
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.11.28"></a><var>11.28</var>more agencies' decision processes include either mandatory or discretionary hearings
         <br/>
<a id="pl.11.29"></a><var>11.29</var>before a hearing officer prior to the agencies' decision on the permit, the agencies
         <br/>
<a id="pl.11.30"></a><var>11.30</var>may, notwithstanding any law or rule to the contrary, conduct the hearings in a single
         <br/>
<a id="pl.11.31"></a><var>11.31</var>consolidated hearing process if requested by the proposer. All agencies having jurisdiction
         <br/>
<a id="pl.11.32"></a><var>11.32</var>over a permit that is included in the consolidated hearing shall participate. The
         responsible <br/>
<a id="pl.11.33"></a><var>11.33</var>governmental unit shall establish appropriate procedures for the consolidated hearing
         <br/>
<a id="pl.11.34"></a><var>11.34</var>process, including procedures to ensure that the consolidated hearing process is consistent
         <br/>
<a id="pl.11.35"></a><var>11.35</var>with the applicable requirements for each permit regarding the rights and duties of
         parties to <br/>
<a id="pl.11.36"></a><var>11.36</var>the hearing, and shall utilize the earliest applicable hearing procedure to initiate
         the hearing.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.1"></a><var>12.1</var>    (h) An environmental impact statement shall be prepared and its adequacy <br/>
<a id="pl.12.2"></a><var>12.2</var>determined within 280 days after notice of its preparation unless the time is extended
         by <br/>
<a id="pl.12.3"></a><var>12.3</var>consent of the parties or by the governor for good cause. The responsible governmental
         <br/>
<a id="pl.12.4"></a><var>12.4</var>unit shall determine the adequacy of an environmental impact statement, unless within
         60 <br/>
<a id="pl.12.5"></a><var>12.5</var>days after notice is published that an environmental impact statement will be prepared,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.12.6"></a><var>12.6</var>the board chooses to determine the adequacy of an environmental impact statement.
         If an <br/>
<a id="pl.12.7"></a><var>12.7</var>environmental impact statement is found to be inadequate, the responsible governmental
         <br/>
<a id="pl.12.8"></a><var>12.8</var>unit shall have 60 days to prepare an adequate environmental impact statement.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.9"></a><var>12.9</var>    (i) The proposer of a specific action may include in the information submitted to
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.10"></a><var>12.10</var>responsible governmental unit a preliminary draft environmental impact statement under
         <br/>
<a id="pl.12.11"></a><var>12.11</var>this section on that action for review, modification, and determination of completeness
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.12.12"></a><var>12.12</var>adequacy by the responsible governmental unit. A preliminary draft environmental impact
         <br/>
<a id="pl.12.13"></a><var>12.13</var>statement prepared by the project proposer and submitted to the responsible governmental
         <br/>
<a id="pl.12.14"></a><var>12.14</var>unit shall identify or include as an appendix all studies and other sources of information
         <br/>
<a id="pl.12.15"></a><var>12.15</var>used to substantiate the analysis contained in the preliminary draft environmental
         impact <br/>
<a id="pl.12.16"></a><var>12.16</var>statement. The responsible governmental unit shall require additional studies, if
         needed, <br/>
<a id="pl.12.17"></a><var>12.17</var>and obtain from the project proposer all additional studies and information necessary
         for <br/>
<a id="pl.12.18"></a><var>12.18</var>the responsible governmental unit to perform its responsibility to review, modify,
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.12.19"></a><var>12.19</var>determine the completeness and adequacy of the environmental impact statement.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.12.0"></a><a id="pl.12.20"></a><var>12.20</var>    Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 116L.146, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.21"></a><var>12.21</var><b>116L.146 EXPEDITED GRANT PROCESS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.12.22"></a><var>12.22</var>(a) The board may authorize grants not to exceed $50,000 each through an expedited
         <br/>
<a id="pl.12.23"></a><var>12.23</var>grant approval process to:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.24"></a><var>12.24</var>(1) eligible employers to provide training programs for up to 50 workers; or<br/>
<a id="pl.12.25"></a><var>12.25</var>(2) a public or private institution of higher education to:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.26"></a><var>12.26</var>(i) do predevelopment or curriculum development for training programs prior to <br/>
<a id="pl.12.27"></a><var>12.27</var>submission for program funding under section 
<statute_ref>116L.12</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.28"></a><var>12.28</var>(ii) (i) convert an existing curriculum for distance learning through interactive <br/>
<a id="pl.12.29"></a><var>12.29</var>television or other communication methods; or<br/>
<a id="pl.12.30"></a><var>12.30</var>(iii) (ii) enable a training program to be offered when it would otherwise be canceled <br/>
<a id="pl.12.31"></a><var>12.31</var>due to an enrollment shortfall of one or two students when the program is offered
         in a <br/>
<a id="pl.12.32"></a><var>12.32</var>health-related field with a documented worker shortage and is part of a training program
         <br/>
<a id="pl.12.33"></a><var>12.33</var>not exceeding two years in length.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.34"></a><var>12.34</var>(b) The board shall develop application procedures and evaluation policies for <br/>
<a id="pl.12.35"></a><var>12.35</var>grants made under this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.13.0"></a><a id="pl.13.1"></a><var>13.1</var>    Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 119A.50, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.13.2"></a><var>13.2</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Early childhood literacy programs.</b> (a) A research-based early childhood <br/>
<a id="pl.13.3"></a><var>13.3</var>literacy program premised on actively involved parents, ongoing professional staff
         <br/>
<a id="pl.13.4"></a><var>13.4</var>development, and high quality early literacy program standards is established to increase
         <br/>
<a id="pl.13.5"></a><var>13.5</var>the literacy skills of children participating in Head Start to prepare them to be
         successful <br/>
<a id="pl.13.6"></a><var>13.6</var>readers and to increase families' participation in providing early literacy experiences
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.13.7"></a><var>13.7</var>their children. Program providers must:<br/>
<a id="pl.13.8"></a><var>13.8</var>    (1) work to prepare children to be successful learners;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.9"></a><var>13.9</var>    (2) work to close the achievement gap for at-risk children;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.10"></a><var>13.10</var>    (3) use a culturally relevant integrated approach to early literacy that daily offers
         <br/>
<a id="pl.13.11"></a><var>13.11</var>a literacy-rich classroom learning environment composed of books, writing materials,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.13.12"></a><var>13.12</var>writing centers, labels, rhyming, and other related literacy materials and opportunities;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.13"></a><var>13.13</var>    (4) support children's home language while helping the children master English and
         <br/>
<a id="pl.13.14"></a><var>13.14</var>use multiple literacy strategies to provide a cultural bridge between home and school;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.15"></a><var>13.15</var>    (5) use literacy mentors, ongoing literacy groups, and other teachers and staff to
         <br/>
<a id="pl.13.16"></a><var>13.16</var>provide appropriate, extensive professional development opportunities in early literacy
         <br/>
<a id="pl.13.17"></a><var>13.17</var>and classroom strategies for preschool teachers and other preschool staff;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.18"></a><var>13.18</var>    (6) use ongoing data-based assessments that enable preschool teachers to understand,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.13.19"></a><var>13.19</var>plan, and implement literacy strategies, activities, and curriculum that meet children's
         <br/>
<a id="pl.13.20"></a><var>13.20</var>literacy needs and continuously improve children's literacy;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.21"></a><var>13.21</var>    (7) foster participation by parents, community stakeholders, literacy advisors, and
         <br/>
<a id="pl.13.22"></a><var>13.22</var>evaluation specialists; and<br/>
<a id="pl.13.23"></a><var>13.23</var>    (8) provide parents of English learners with oral and written information to monitor
         <br/>
<a id="pl.13.24"></a><var>13.24</var>the program's impact on their children's English language development, to know whether
         <br/>
<a id="pl.13.25"></a><var>13.25</var>their children are progressing in developing their English proficiency and, where
         <br/>
<a id="pl.13.26"></a><var>13.26</var>practicable, their native language proficiency, and to actively engage with their
         children in <br/>
<a id="pl.13.27"></a><var>13.27</var>developing their English and native language proficiency.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.28"></a><var>13.28</var>Program providers are encouraged to collaborate with qualified, community-based <br/>
<a id="pl.13.29"></a><var>13.29</var>early childhood providers in implementing this program and to seek nonstate funds
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.13.30"></a><var>13.30</var>supplement the program.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.31"></a><var>13.31</var>    (b) Program providers under paragraph (a) interested in extending literacy programs
         <br/>
<a id="pl.13.32"></a><var>13.32</var>to children in kindergarten through grade 3 may elect to form a partnership with an
         <br/>
<a id="pl.13.33"></a><var>13.33</var>eligible organization under section 
         <statute_ref>124D.38, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, or 
         <statute_ref>124D.42</statute_ref>, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.13.34"></a><var>13.34</var>6, clause (3) 8, schools enrolling children in kindergarten through grade 3, and other <br/>
<a id="pl.13.35"></a><var>13.35</var>interested and qualified community-based entities to provide ongoing literacy programs
         <br/>
<a id="pl.13.36"></a><var>13.36</var>that offer seamless literacy instruction focused on closing the literacy achievement
         gap. <br/>
<a id="pl.14.1"></a><var>14.1</var>To close the literacy achievement gap by the end of third grade, partnership members
         must <br/>
<a id="pl.14.2"></a><var>14.2</var>agree to use best efforts and practices and to work collaboratively to implement a
         seamless <br/>
<a id="pl.14.3"></a><var>14.3</var>literacy model from age three to grade 3, consistent with paragraph (a). Literacy
         programs <br/>
<a id="pl.14.4"></a><var>14.4</var>under this paragraph must collect and use literacy data to:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.5"></a><var>14.5</var>    (1) evaluate children's literacy skills;<br/>
<a id="pl.14.6"></a><var>14.6</var>    (2) monitor the progress and provide reading instruction appropriate to the specific
         <br/>
<a id="pl.14.7"></a><var>14.7</var>needs of English learners; and<br/>
<a id="pl.14.8"></a><var>14.8</var>    (3) formulate specific intervention strategies to provide reading instruction to <br/>
<a id="pl.14.9"></a><var>14.9</var>children premised on the outcomes of formative and summative assessments and <br/>
<a id="pl.14.10"></a><var>14.10</var>research-based indicators of literacy development.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.11"></a><var>14.11</var>    The literacy programs under this paragraph also must train teachers and other <br/>
<a id="pl.14.12"></a><var>14.12</var>providers working with children to use the assessment outcomes under clause (2) (3) to <br/>
<a id="pl.14.13"></a><var>14.13</var>develop and use effective, long-term literacy coaching models that are specific to
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.14"></a><var>14.14</var>program providers.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.14.0"></a><a id="pl.14.15"></a><var>14.15</var>    Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 120A.41, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.16"></a><var>14.16</var><b>120A.41 LENGTH OF SCHOOL YEAR; HOURS OF INSTRUCTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.14.17"></a><var>14.17</var>A school board's annual school calendar must include at least 425 hours of <br/>
<a id="pl.14.18"></a><var>14.18</var>instruction for a kindergarten student without a disability, 935 hours of instruction
         for a <br/>
<a id="pl.14.19"></a><var>14.19</var>student in grades 1 though through 6, and 1,020 hours of instruction for a student in <br/>
<a id="pl.14.20"></a><var>14.20</var>grades 7 though through 12, not including summer school. The school calendar for all-day <br/>
<a id="pl.14.21"></a><var>14.21</var>kindergarten must include at least 850 hours of instruction for the school year. A
         school <br/>
<a id="pl.14.22"></a><var>14.22</var>board's annual calendar must include at least 165 days of instruction for a student
         in grades <br/>
<a id="pl.14.23"></a><var>14.23</var>1 through 11 unless a four-day week schedule has been approved by the commissioner
         <br/>
<a id="pl.14.24"></a><var>14.24</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>124D.126</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.15.0"></a><a id="pl.14.25"></a><var>14.25</var>    Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 122A.23, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.26"></a><var>14.26</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Applicants licensed in other states.</b> (a) Subject to the requirements of <br/>
<a id="pl.14.27"></a><var>14.27</var>sections 
         <statute_ref>122A.18, subdivision 8</statute_ref>, and 
         <statute_ref>123B.03</statute_ref>, the Board of Teaching must issue a teaching <br/>
<a id="pl.14.28"></a><var>14.28</var>license or a temporary teaching license under paragraphs (b) to (e) to an applicant
         who holds <br/>
<a id="pl.14.29"></a><var>14.29</var>at least a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university
         and holds <br/>
<a id="pl.14.30"></a><var>14.30</var>or held a similar out-of-state teaching license that requires the applicant to successfully
         <br/>
<a id="pl.14.31"></a><var>14.31</var>complete a teacher preparation program approved by the issuing state, which includes
         <br/>
<a id="pl.14.32"></a><var>14.32</var>field-specific teaching methods and student teaching or essentially equivalent experience.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.33"></a><var>14.33</var>(b) The Board of Teaching must issue a teaching license to an applicant who:<br/>
<a id="pl.15.1"></a><var>15.1</var>(1) successfully completed all exams and human relations preparation components <br/>
<a id="pl.15.2"></a><var>15.2</var>required by the Board of Teaching; and<br/>
<a id="pl.15.3"></a><var>15.3</var>(2) holds or held an out-of-state teaching license to teach the same content field
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.15.4"></a><var>15.4</var>grade levels if the scope of the out-of-state license is no more than two grade levels
         less <br/>
<a id="pl.15.5"></a><var>15.5</var>than a similar Minnesota license.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.6"></a><var>15.6</var>(c) The Board of Teaching, consistent with board rules and paragraph (h), must <br/>
<a id="pl.15.7"></a><var>15.7</var>issue up to three one-year temporary teaching licenses to an applicant who holds or
         held <br/>
<a id="pl.15.8"></a><var>15.8</var>an out-of-state teaching license to teach the same content field and grade levels,
         where <br/>
<a id="pl.15.9"></a><var>15.9</var>the scope of the out-of-state license is no more than two grade levels less than a
         similar <br/>
<a id="pl.15.10"></a><var>15.10</var>Minnesota license, but has not successfully completed all exams and human relations
         <br/>
<a id="pl.15.11"></a><var>15.11</var>preparation components required by the Board of Teaching.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.12"></a><var>15.12</var>(d) The Board of Teaching, consistent with board rules, must issue up to three <br/>
<a id="pl.15.13"></a><var>15.13</var>one-year temporary teaching licenses to an applicant who:<br/>
<a id="pl.15.14"></a><var>15.14</var>(1) successfully completed all exams and human relations preparation components <br/>
<a id="pl.15.15"></a><var>15.15</var>required by the Board of Teaching; and<br/>
<a id="pl.15.16"></a><var>15.16</var>(2) holds or held an out-of-state teaching license to teach the same content field
         <br/>
<a id="pl.15.17"></a><var>15.17</var>and grade levels, where the scope of the out-of-state license is no more than two
         grade <br/>
<a id="pl.15.18"></a><var>15.18</var>levels less than a similar Minnesota license, but has not completed field-specific
         teaching <br/>
<a id="pl.15.19"></a><var>15.19</var>methods or student teaching or equivalent experience.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.20"></a><var>15.20</var>The applicant may complete field-specific teaching methods and student teaching <br/>
<a id="pl.15.21"></a><var>15.21</var>or equivalent experience by successfully participating in a one-year school district
         <br/>
<a id="pl.15.22"></a><var>15.22</var>mentorship program consistent with board-adopted standards of effective practice and
         <br/>
<a id="pl.15.23"></a><var>15.23</var>Minnesota graduation requirements.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.24"></a><var>15.24</var>(e) The Board of Teaching must issue a temporary teaching license for a term of <br/>
<a id="pl.15.25"></a><var>15.25</var>up to three years only in the content field or grade levels specified in the out-of-state
         <br/>
<a id="pl.15.26"></a><var>15.26</var>license to an applicant who:<br/>
<a id="pl.15.27"></a><var>15.27</var>(1) successfully completed all exams and human relations preparation components <br/>
<a id="pl.15.28"></a><var>15.28</var>required by the Board of Teaching; and<br/>
<a id="pl.15.29"></a><var>15.29</var>(2) holds or held an out-of-state teaching license where the out-of-state license
         is <br/>
<a id="pl.15.30"></a><var>15.30</var>more limited in the content field or grade levels than a similar Minnesota license.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.31"></a><var>15.31</var>(f) The Board of Teaching must not issue to an applicant more than three one-year
         <br/>
<a id="pl.15.32"></a><var>15.32</var>temporary teaching licenses under this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.33"></a><var>15.33</var>(g) The Board of Teaching must not issue a license under this subdivision if the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.34"></a><var>15.34</var>applicant has not attained the additional degrees, credentials, or licenses required
         in a <br/>
<a id="pl.15.35"></a><var>15.35</var>particular licensure field.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.1"></a><var>16.1</var>(h) The Board of Teaching must require an applicant for a teaching license or a <br/>
<a id="pl.16.2"></a><var>16.2</var>temporary teaching license under this subdivision to pass a skills examination in
         reading, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.3"></a><var>16.3</var>writing, and mathematics or demonstrate, consistent with section 
         <statute_ref>122A.09, subdivision <br/>
</statute_ref><a id="pl.16.4"></a><var>16.4</var>4, the applicant's attainment of either the requisite composite ACT Plus Writing or
         SAT <br/>
<a id="pl.16.5"></a><var>16.5</var>score before the board issues the license unless, notwithstanding other provisions
         of this <br/>
<a id="pl.16.6"></a><var>16.6</var>subdivision, an applicable board-approved National Association of State Directors
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.16.7"></a><var>16.7</var>Teacher Education and Certification interstate reciprocity agreement exists to allow fully <br/>
<a id="pl.16.8"></a><var>16.8</var>certified teachers from other states to transfer their certification to Minnesota.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.16.0"></a><a id="pl.16.9"></a><var>16.9</var>    Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 122A.414, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.10"></a><var>16.10</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Alternative teacher professional pay system.</b> (a) To participate in this <br/>
<a id="pl.16.11"></a><var>16.11</var>program, a school district, intermediate school district, school site, or charter
         school must <br/>
<a id="pl.16.12"></a><var>16.12</var>have an educational improvement plan under section 
         <statute_ref>122A.413</statute_ref> and an alternative teacher <br/>
<a id="pl.16.13"></a><var>16.13</var>professional pay system agreement under paragraph (b). A charter school participant
         also <br/>
<a id="pl.16.14"></a><var>16.14</var>must comply with subdivision 2a.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.15"></a><var>16.15</var>    (b) The alternative teacher professional pay system agreement must:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.16"></a><var>16.16</var>    (1) describe how teachers can achieve career advancement and additional <br/>
<a id="pl.16.17"></a><var>16.17</var>compensation;<br/>
<a id="pl.16.18"></a><var>16.18</var>    (2) describe how the school district, intermediate school district, school site, or
         <br/>
<a id="pl.16.19"></a><var>16.19</var>charter school will provide teachers with career advancement options that allow teachers
         <br/>
<a id="pl.16.20"></a><var>16.20</var>to retain primary roles in student instruction and facilitate site-focused professional
         <br/>
<a id="pl.16.21"></a><var>16.21</var>development that helps other teachers improve their skills;<br/>
<a id="pl.16.22"></a><var>16.22</var>    (3) reform the "steps and lanes" salary schedule, prevent any teacher's compensation
         <br/>
<a id="pl.16.23"></a><var>16.23</var>paid before implementing the pay system from being reduced as a result of participating
         in <br/>
<a id="pl.16.24"></a><var>16.24</var>this system, base at least 60 percent of any compensation increase on teacher performance
         <br/>
<a id="pl.16.25"></a><var>16.25</var>using:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.26"></a><var>16.26</var>    (i) schoolwide student achievement gains under section 
         <statute_ref>120B.35</statute_ref> or locally selected <br/>
<a id="pl.16.27"></a><var>16.27</var>standardized assessment outcomes, or both;<br/>
<a id="pl.16.28"></a><var>16.28</var>    (ii) measures of student growth and literacy that may include value-added models <br/>
<a id="pl.16.29"></a><var>16.29</var>or student learning goals, consistent with section 
         <statute_ref>122A.40, subdivision 8</statute_ref>, paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.16.30"></a><var>16.30</var>(b), clause (9), or 
         <statute_ref>122A.41, subdivision 5</statute_ref>, paragraph (b), clause (9), and other measures <br/>
<a id="pl.16.31"></a><var>16.31</var>that include the academic literacy, oral academic language, and achievement of English
         <br/>
<a id="pl.16.32"></a><var>16.32</var>learners under section 
         <statute_ref>122A.40</statute_ref>, subdivision 8, paragraph (b), clause (10), or 
         <statute_ref>122A.41, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.33"></a><var>16.33</var>subdivision 5
         </statute_ref>, paragraph (b), clause (10); and<br/>
<a id="pl.16.34"></a><var>16.34</var>    (iii) an objective evaluation program under section 
         <statute_ref>122A.40, subdivision 8</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.35"></a><var>16.35</var>paragraph (b), clause (2), or 
         <statute_ref>122A.41, subdivision 5</statute_ref>, paragraph (b), clause (2);<br/>
<a id="pl.17.1"></a><var>17.1</var>    (4) provide for participation in job-embedded learning opportunities such as <br/>
<a id="pl.17.2"></a><var>17.2</var>professional learning communities to improve instructional skills and learning that
         are <br/>
<a id="pl.17.3"></a><var>17.3</var>aligned with student needs under section 
         <statute_ref>122A.413</statute_ref>, consistent with the staff development <br/>
<a id="pl.17.4"></a><var>17.4</var>plan under section 
         <statute_ref>122A.60</statute_ref> and led during the school day by trained teacher leaders <br/>
<a id="pl.17.5"></a><var>17.5</var>such as master or mentor teachers;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.6"></a><var>17.6</var>    (5) allow any teacher in a participating school district, intermediate school district,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.17.7"></a><var>17.7</var>school site, or charter school that implements an alternative pay system to participate
         in <br/>
<a id="pl.17.8"></a><var>17.8</var>that system without any quota or other limit; and<br/>
<a id="pl.17.9"></a><var>17.9</var>    (6) encourage collaboration rather than competition among teachers.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.17.0"></a><a id="pl.17.10"></a><var>17.10</var>    Sec. 17. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 122A.61, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.11"></a><var>17.11</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Staff development revenue.</b> A district is required to reserve <br/>
<a id="pl.17.12"></a><var>17.12</var>an amount equal to at least two percent of the basic revenue under section 
         <statute_ref>126C.10, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.13"></a><var>17.13</var>subdivision 2
         </statute_ref>, for in-service education for programs under section 
         <statute_ref>120B.22, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.14"></a><var>17.14</var>for staff development plans, including plans for challenging instructional activities
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.17.15"></a><var>17.15</var>experiences under section 
         <statute_ref>122A.60</statute_ref>, and for curriculum development and programs, other <br/>
<a id="pl.17.16"></a><var>17.16</var>in-service education, teachers' evaluation, teachers' workshops, teacher conferences,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.17.17"></a><var>17.17</var>the cost of substitute teachers for staff development purposes, preservice and in-service <br/>
<a id="pl.17.18"></a><var>17.18</var>education for special education professionals and paraprofessionals, and other related
         <br/>
<a id="pl.17.19"></a><var>17.19</var>costs for staff development efforts. A district may annually waive the requirement
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.17.20"></a><var>17.20</var>reserve their basic revenue under this section if a majority vote of the licensed
         teachers <br/>
<a id="pl.17.21"></a><var>17.21</var>in the district and a majority vote of the school board agree to a resolution to waive
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.22"></a><var>17.22</var>requirement. A district in statutory operating debt is exempt from reserving basic
         revenue <br/>
<a id="pl.17.23"></a><var>17.23</var>according to this section. Districts may expend an additional amount of unreserved
         <br/>
<a id="pl.17.24"></a><var>17.24</var>revenue for staff development based on their needs.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.18.0"></a><a id="pl.17.25"></a><var>17.25</var>    Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 124D.10, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.26"></a><var>17.26</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Formation of school.</b> (a) An authorizer, after receiving an application from <br/>
<a id="pl.17.27"></a><var>17.27</var>a school developer, may charter a licensed teacher under section 
         <statute_ref>122A.18, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.17.28"></a><var>17.28</var>1
         </statute_ref>, or a group of individuals that includes one or more licensed teachers under section
         <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.17.29"></a><var>17.29</var>122A.18, subdivision 1
         </statute_ref>, to operate a school subject to the commissioner's approval of the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.30"></a><var>17.30</var>authorizer's affidavit under paragraph (b). The school must be organized and operated
         as a <br/>
<a id="pl.17.31"></a><var>17.31</var>nonprofit corporation under chapter 317A and the provisions under the applicable chapter
         <br/>
<a id="pl.17.32"></a><var>17.32</var>shall apply to the school except as provided in this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.1"></a><var>18.1</var>    Notwithstanding sections 
         <statute_ref>465.717</statute_ref> and 
         <statute_ref>465.719</statute_ref>, a school district, subject to this <br/>
<a id="pl.18.2"></a><var>18.2</var>section and section 
         <statute_ref>124D.11</statute_ref>, may create a corporation for the purpose of establishing a <br/>
<a id="pl.18.3"></a><var>18.3</var>charter school.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.4"></a><var>18.4</var>    (b) Before the operators may establish and operate a school, the authorizer must file
         <br/>
<a id="pl.18.5"></a><var>18.5</var>an affidavit with the commissioner stating its intent to charter a school. An authorizer
         <br/>
<a id="pl.18.6"></a><var>18.6</var>must file a separate affidavit for each school it intends to charter. An authorizer
         must file <br/>
<a id="pl.18.7"></a><var>18.7</var>an affidavit by May 1 to be able to charter a new school in the next school year after
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.8"></a><var>18.8</var>commissioner approves the authorizer's affidavit. The affidavit must state the terms
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.18.9"></a><var>18.9</var>conditions under which the authorizer would charter a school and how the authorizer
         <br/>
<a id="pl.18.10"></a><var>18.10</var>intends to oversee the fiscal and student performance of the charter school and to
         comply <br/>
<a id="pl.18.11"></a><var>18.11</var>with the terms of the written contract between the authorizer and the charter school
         <br/>
<a id="pl.18.12"></a><var>18.12</var>board of directors under subdivision 6. The commissioner must approve or disapprove
         <br/>
<a id="pl.18.13"></a><var>18.13</var>the authorizer's affidavit within 60 business days of receipt of the affidavit. If
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.14"></a><var>18.14</var>commissioner disapproves the affidavit, the commissioner shall notify the authorizer
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.18.15"></a><var>18.15</var>the deficiencies in the affidavit and the authorizer then has 20 business days to
         address the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.16"></a><var>18.16</var>deficiencies. The commissioner must notify the authorizer of final approval or disapproval
         <br/>
<a id="pl.18.17"></a><var>18.17</var>within 15 business days after receiving the authorizer's response to the deficiencies
         in the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.18"></a><var>18.18</var>affidavit. If the authorizer does not address deficiencies to the commissioner's satisfaction,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.18.19"></a><var>18.19</var>the commissioner's disapproval is final. Failure to obtain commissioner approval precludes
         <br/>
<a id="pl.18.20"></a><var>18.20</var>an authorizer from chartering the school that is the subject of this affidavit.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.21"></a><var>18.21</var>    (c) The authorizer may prevent an approved charter school from opening for <br/>
<a id="pl.18.22"></a><var>18.22</var>operation if, among other grounds, the charter school violates this section or does
         not meet <br/>
<a id="pl.18.23"></a><var>18.23</var>the ready-to-open standards that are part of the authorizer's oversight and evaluation
         <br/>
<a id="pl.18.24"></a><var>18.24</var>process or are stipulated in the charter school contract.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.25"></a><var>18.25</var>    (d) The operators authorized to organize and operate a school, before entering into
         <br/>
<a id="pl.18.26"></a><var>18.26</var>a contract or other agreement for professional or other services, goods, or facilities,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.18.27"></a><var>18.27</var>must incorporate as a nonprofit corporation under chapter 317A and must establish
         a <br/>
<a id="pl.18.28"></a><var>18.28</var>board of directors composed of at least five members who are not related parties until
         a <br/>
<a id="pl.18.29"></a><var>18.29</var>timely election for members of the ongoing charter school board of directors is held
         <br/>
<a id="pl.18.30"></a><var>18.30</var>according to the school's articles and bylaws under paragraph (f) (g). A charter school <br/>
<a id="pl.18.31"></a><var>18.31</var>board of directors must be composed of at least five members who are not related parties.
         <br/>
<a id="pl.18.32"></a><var>18.32</var>Staff members employed at the school, including teachers providing instruction under
         a <br/>
<a id="pl.18.33"></a><var>18.33</var>contract with a cooperative, members of the board of directors, and all parents or
         legal <br/>
<a id="pl.18.34"></a><var>18.34</var>guardians of children enrolled in the school are the voters eligible to elect the
         members <br/>
<a id="pl.18.35"></a><var>18.35</var>of the school's board of directors. A charter school must notify eligible voters of
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.1"></a><var>19.1</var>school board election dates at least 30 days before the election. Board of director
         meetings <br/>
<a id="pl.19.2"></a><var>19.2</var>must comply with chapter 13D.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.3"></a><var>19.3</var>    (e) A charter school shall publish and maintain on the school's official Web site:
         (1) <br/>
<a id="pl.19.4"></a><var>19.4</var>the minutes of meetings of the board of directors, and of members and committees having
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.5"></a><var>19.5</var>any board-delegated authority, for at least one calendar year from the date of publication;
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.6"></a><var>19.6</var>(2) directory information for members of the board of directors and committees having
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.7"></a><var>19.7</var>board-delegated authority; and (3) identifying and contact information for the school's
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.8"></a><var>19.8</var>authorizer. Identifying and contact information for the school's authorizer must be
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.9"></a><var>19.9</var>included in other school materials made available to the public. Upon request of an
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.10"></a><var>19.10</var>individual, the charter school must also make available in a timely fashion financial
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.11"></a><var>19.11</var>statements showing all operations and transactions affecting income, surplus, and
         deficit <br/>
<a id="pl.19.12"></a><var>19.12</var>during the school's last annual accounting period; and a balance sheet summarizing
         assets <br/>
<a id="pl.19.13"></a><var>19.13</var>and liabilities on the closing date of the accounting period. A charter school also
         must <br/>
<a id="pl.19.14"></a><var>19.14</var>include that same information about its authorizer in other school materials that
         it makes <br/>
<a id="pl.19.15"></a><var>19.15</var>available to the public.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.16"></a><var>19.16</var>    (f) Every charter school board member shall attend annual training throughout the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.17"></a><var>19.17</var>member's term on the board. All new board members shall attend initial training on
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.18"></a><var>19.18</var>the board's role and responsibilities, employment policies and practices, and financial
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.19"></a><var>19.19</var>management. A new board member who does not begin the required initial training within
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.20"></a><var>19.20</var>six months after being seated and complete that training within 12 months of being
         seated <br/>
<a id="pl.19.21"></a><var>19.21</var>on the board is automatically ineligible to continue to serve as a board member. The
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.22"></a><var>19.22</var>school shall include in its annual report the training attended by each board member
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.23"></a><var>19.23</var>during the previous year.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.24"></a><var>19.24</var>    (g) The ongoing board must be elected before the school completes its third year of
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.25"></a><var>19.25</var>operation. Board elections must be held during the school year but may not be conducted
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.26"></a><var>19.26</var>on days when the school is closed for holidays, breaks, or vacations. The charter
         school <br/>
<a id="pl.19.27"></a><var>19.27</var>board of directors shall be composed of at least five nonrelated members and include:
         (i) <br/>
<a id="pl.19.28"></a><var>19.28</var>at least one licensed teacher employed as a teacher at the school or providing instruction
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.29"></a><var>19.29</var>under contract between the charter school and a cooperative; (ii) at least one parent
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.19.30"></a><var>19.30</var>legal guardian of a student enrolled in the charter school who is not an employee
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.19.31"></a><var>19.31</var>the charter school; and (iii) at least one interested community member who resides
         in <br/>
<a id="pl.19.32"></a><var>19.32</var>Minnesota and is not employed by the charter school and does not have a child enrolled
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.33"></a><var>19.33</var>in the school. The board may include a majority of teachers described in this paragraph
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.34"></a><var>19.34</var>or parents or community members, or it may have no clear majority. The chief financial
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.35"></a><var>19.35</var>officer and the chief administrator may only serve as ex-officio nonvoting board members.
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.36"></a><var>19.36</var>No charter school employees shall serve on the board other than teachers under item
         (i). <br/>
<a id="pl.20.1"></a><var>20.1</var>Contractors providing facilities, goods, or services to a charter school shall not
         serve on <br/>
<a id="pl.20.2"></a><var>20.2</var>the board of directors of the charter school. Board bylaws shall outline the process
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.20.3"></a><var>20.3</var>procedures for changing the board's governance structure, consistent with chapter
         317A. <br/>
<a id="pl.20.4"></a><var>20.4</var>A board may change its governance structure only:<br/>
<a id="pl.20.5"></a><var>20.5</var>    (1) by a majority vote of the board of directors and a majority vote of the licensed
         <br/>
<a id="pl.20.6"></a><var>20.6</var>teachers employed by the school as teachers, including licensed teachers providing
         <br/>
<a id="pl.20.7"></a><var>20.7</var>instruction under a contract between the school and a cooperative; and<br/>
<a id="pl.20.8"></a><var>20.8</var>    (2) with the authorizer's approval.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.9"></a><var>20.9</var>    Any change in board governance structure must conform with the composition of <br/>
<a id="pl.20.10"></a><var>20.10</var>the board established under this paragraph.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.11"></a><var>20.11</var>    (h) The granting or renewal of a charter by an authorizer must not be conditioned
         <br/>
<a id="pl.20.12"></a><var>20.12</var>upon the bargaining unit status of the employees of the school.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.13"></a><var>20.13</var>    (i) The granting or renewal of a charter school by an authorizer must not be <br/>
<a id="pl.20.14"></a><var>20.14</var>contingent on the charter school being required to contract, lease, or purchase services
         <br/>
<a id="pl.20.15"></a><var>20.15</var>from the authorizer. Any potential contract, lease, or purchase of service from an
         <br/>
<a id="pl.20.16"></a><var>20.16</var>authorizer must be disclosed to the commissioner, accepted through an open bidding
         <br/>
<a id="pl.20.17"></a><var>20.17</var>process, and be a separate contract from the charter contract. The school must document
         <br/>
<a id="pl.20.18"></a><var>20.18</var>the open bidding process. An authorizer must not enter into a contract to provide
         <br/>
<a id="pl.20.19"></a><var>20.19</var>management and financial services for a school that it authorizes, unless the school
         <br/>
<a id="pl.20.20"></a><var>20.20</var>documents that it received at least two competitive bids.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.21"></a><var>20.21</var>(j) A charter school may apply to the authorizer to amend the school charter to <br/>
<a id="pl.20.22"></a><var>20.22</var>expand the operation of the school to additional grades or sites that would be students'
         <br/>
<a id="pl.20.23"></a><var>20.23</var>primary enrollment site beyond those defined in the original affidavit approved by
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.24"></a><var>20.24</var>commissioner. After approving the school's application, the authorizer shall submit
         a <br/>
<a id="pl.20.25"></a><var>20.25</var>supplementary affidavit in the form and manner prescribed by the commissioner. The
         <br/>
<a id="pl.20.26"></a><var>20.26</var>authorizer must file a supplement affidavit by October 1 to be eligible to expand
         in the next <br/>
<a id="pl.20.27"></a><var>20.27</var>school year. The supplementary affidavit must document that the school has demonstrated
         <br/>
<a id="pl.20.28"></a><var>20.28</var>to the satisfaction of the authorizer the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.20.29"></a><var>20.29</var>(1) the need for the expansion with supporting long-range enrollment projections;<br/>
<a id="pl.20.30"></a><var>20.30</var>(2) a longitudinal record of demonstrated student academic performance and growth
         <br/>
<a id="pl.20.31"></a><var>20.31</var>on statewide assessments under chapter 120B or on other academic assessments that
         <br/>
<a id="pl.20.32"></a><var>20.32</var>measure longitudinal student performance and growth approved by the charter school's
         <br/>
<a id="pl.20.33"></a><var>20.33</var>board of directors and agreed upon with the authorizer;<br/>
<a id="pl.20.34"></a><var>20.34</var>(3) a history of sound school finances and a finance plan to implement the expansion
         <br/>
<a id="pl.20.35"></a><var>20.35</var>in a manner to promote the school's financial sustainability; and<br/>
<a id="pl.21.1"></a><var>21.1</var>(4) board capacity and an administrative and management plan to implement its <br/>
<a id="pl.21.2"></a><var>21.2</var>expansion.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.3"></a><var>21.3</var>    (k) The commissioner shall have 30 business days to review and comment on the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.4"></a><var>21.4</var>supplemental affidavit. The commissioner shall notify the authorizer in writing of
         any <br/>
<a id="pl.21.5"></a><var>21.5</var>deficiencies in the supplemental affidavit and the authorizer then has 20 business
         days to <br/>
<a id="pl.21.6"></a><var>21.6</var>address, to the commissioner's satisfaction, any deficiencies in the supplemental
         affidavit. <br/>
<a id="pl.21.7"></a><var>21.7</var>The commissioner must notify the authorizer of final approval or disapproval within
         15 <br/>
<a id="pl.21.8"></a><var>21.8</var>business days after receiving the authorizer's response to the deficiencies in the
         affidavit. <br/>
<a id="pl.21.9"></a><var>21.9</var>The school may not expand grades or add sites until the commissioner has approved
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.10"></a><var>21.10</var>supplemental affidavit. The commissioner's approval or disapproval of a supplemental
         <br/>
<a id="pl.21.11"></a><var>21.11</var>affidavit is final.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.19.0"></a><a id="pl.21.12"></a><var>21.12</var>    Sec. 19. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 124D.20, subdivision 8, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.13"></a><var>21.13</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Uses of general revenue.</b> (a) General community education revenue <br/>
<a id="pl.21.14"></a><var>21.14</var>may be used for:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.15"></a><var>21.15</var>(1) nonvocational, recreational, and leisure time activities and programs;<br/>
<a id="pl.21.16"></a><var>21.16</var>(2) programs for adults with disabilities, if the programs and budgets are approved
         <br/>
<a id="pl.21.17"></a><var>21.17</var>by the department;<br/>
<a id="pl.21.18"></a><var>21.18</var>(3) adult basic education programs, according to section 
         <statute_ref>124D.52</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.21.19"></a><var>21.19</var>(4) summer programs for elementary and secondary pupils;<br/>
<a id="pl.21.20"></a><var>21.20</var>(5) implementation of a youth development plan;<br/>
<a id="pl.21.21"></a><var>21.21</var>(6) implementation of a youth service program;<br/>
<a id="pl.21.22"></a><var>21.22</var>(7) early childhood family education programs, according to section 
         <statute_ref>124D.13</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.21.23"></a><var>21.23</var>(8) school readiness programs, according to section 
         <statute_ref>124D.15</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.21.24"></a><var>21.24</var>(9) extended day school-age care programs, according to section 
         <statute_ref>124D.19, <br/>
<a id="pl.21.25"></a><var>21.25</var>subdivision 11
         </statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.26"></a><var>21.26</var>(b) In addition to money from other sources, a district may use up to ten percent
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.21.27"></a><var>21.27</var>its community education revenue for equipment that is used exclusively in community
         <br/>
<a id="pl.21.28"></a><var>21.28</var>education programs. This revenue may be used only for the following purposes:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.29"></a><var>21.29</var>(1) to purchase or lease computers and related materials;<br/>
<a id="pl.21.30"></a><var>21.30</var>(2) to purchase or lease equipment for instructional programs; and<br/>
<a id="pl.21.31"></a><var>21.31</var>(3) to purchase textbooks and library books.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.32"></a><var>21.32</var>(c) General community education revenue must not be used to subsidize the direct <br/>
<a id="pl.21.33"></a><var>21.33</var>activity costs for adult enrichment programs. Direct activity costs include, but are
         not <br/>
<a id="pl.21.34"></a><var>21.34</var>limited to, the cost of the activity leader or instructor, cost of materials, or transportation
         <br/>
<a id="pl.21.35"></a><var>21.35</var>costs.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.20.0"></a><a id="pl.22.1"></a><var>22.1</var>    Sec. 20. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 124D.861, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.2"></a><var>22.2</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Public engagement; progress report and budget process.</b> (a) To <br/>
<a id="pl.22.3"></a><var>22.3</var>receive revenue under section 
         <statute_ref>124D.862</statute_ref>, the school board of an eligible district must <br/>
<a id="pl.22.4"></a><var>22.4</var>incorporate school and district plan components under section 
         <statute_ref>120B.11</statute_ref> into the district's <br/>
<a id="pl.22.5"></a><var>22.5</var>comprehensive integration plan.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.6"></a><var>22.6</var>(b) A school board must hold at least one formal annual hearing to publicly report
         its <br/>
<a id="pl.22.7"></a><var>22.7</var>progress in realizing the goals identified in its plan. At the hearing, the board
         must provide <br/>
<a id="pl.22.8"></a><var>22.8</var>the public with longitudinal data demonstrating district and school progress in reducing
         <br/>
<a id="pl.22.9"></a><var>22.9</var>the disparities in student academic performance among the specified categories of
         students <br/>
<a id="pl.22.10"></a><var>22.10</var>and in realizing racial and economic integration, consistent with the district plan
         and the <br/>
<a id="pl.22.11"></a><var>22.11</var>measures in paragraph (a). At least 30 days before the formal hearing under this paragraph,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.22.12"></a><var>22.12</var>the board must post its plan, its preliminary analysis, relevant student performance
         data, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.13"></a><var>22.13</var>and other longitudinal data on the district's Web site. A district must hold one hearing
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.22.14"></a><var>22.14</var>meet the hearing requirements of both this section and section 
         <statute_ref>120B.11</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.15"></a><var>22.15</var>(c) The district must submit a detailed budget to the commissioner by March 15 in
         <br/>
<a id="pl.22.16"></a><var>22.16</var>the year before it implements its plan. The commissioner must review, and approve
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.22.17"></a><var>22.17</var>disapprove the district's budget by June 1 of that year.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.18"></a><var>22.18</var>(d) The longitudinal data required under paragraph (a) (b) must be based on student <br/>
<a id="pl.22.19"></a><var>22.19</var>growth and progress in reading and mathematics, as defined under section 
         <statute_ref>120B.30</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.20"></a><var>22.20</var>subdivision 1, and student performance data and achievement reports from fully adaptive
         <br/>
<a id="pl.22.21"></a><var>22.21</var>reading and mathematics assessments for grades 3 through 7 beginning in the 2015-2016
         <br/>
<a id="pl.22.22"></a><var>22.22</var>school year under section 
         <statute_ref>120B.30, subdivision 1a</statute_ref>, and either (i) school enrollment <br/>
<a id="pl.22.23"></a><var>22.23</var>choices, (ii) the number of world language proficiency or high achievement certificates
         <br/>
<a id="pl.22.24"></a><var>22.24</var>awarded under section 
         <statute_ref>120B.022, subdivision</statute_ref> 1a, or the number of state bilingual and <br/>
<a id="pl.22.25"></a><var>22.25</var>multilingual seals issued under section 
         <statute_ref>120B.022, subdivision 1b</statute_ref>, or (iii) school safety <br/>
<a id="pl.22.26"></a><var>22.26</var>and students' engagement and connection at school under section 
         <statute_ref>120B.35, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.27"></a><var>22.27</var>paragraph (d). Additional longitudinal data may be based on: students' progress toward
         <br/>
<a id="pl.22.28"></a><var>22.28</var>career and college readiness under section 
         <statute_ref>120B.30, subdivision 1</statute_ref>; or rigorous coursework <br/>
<a id="pl.22.29"></a><var>22.29</var>completed under section 
         <statute_ref>120B.35, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, paragraph (c), clause (2).<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.21.0"></a><a id="pl.22.30"></a><var>22.30</var>    Sec. 21. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 125A.79, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.31"></a><var>22.31</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Tuition.</b> Notwithstanding sections 
         <statute_ref>125A.03</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>125A.24</statute_ref> and 
         <statute_ref>125A.65</statute_ref>, for <br/>
<a id="pl.22.32"></a><var>22.32</var>children who are nonresidents of Minnesota, receive services under section 
         <statute_ref>125A.76</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.33"></a><var>22.33</var>subdivisions 1 and 2 2a, and are placed in the serving school district by court action, the <br/>
<a id="pl.22.34"></a><var>22.34</var>serving school district shall submit unreimbursed tuition bills for eligible services
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.22.35"></a><var>22.35</var>the Department of Education instead of the resident school district. To be eligible
         for <br/>
<a id="pl.23.1"></a><var>23.1</var>reimbursement, the serving school district, as part of its child intake procedures,
         must <br/>
<a id="pl.23.2"></a><var>23.2</var>demonstrate good faith effort to obtain from the placing agency a financial commitment
         <br/>
<a id="pl.23.3"></a><var>23.3</var>to pay tuition costs.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.4"></a><var>23.4</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective for fiscal year 2016 and later.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.22.0"></a><a id="pl.23.5"></a><var>23.5</var>    Sec. 22. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 125A.79, subdivision 8, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.6"></a><var>23.6</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Out-of-state tuition.</b> For children who are residents of the state, receive <br/>
<a id="pl.23.7"></a><var>23.7</var>services under section 
         <statute_ref>125A.76</statute_ref>, subdivisions 1 and 2 2a, and are placed in a care and <br/>
<a id="pl.23.8"></a><var>23.8</var>treatment facility by court action in a state that does not have a reciprocity agreement
         with <br/>
<a id="pl.23.9"></a><var>23.9</var>the commissioner under section 
         <statute_ref>125A.155</statute_ref>, the resident school district shall receive special <br/>
<a id="pl.23.10"></a><var>23.10</var>education out-of-state tuition aid equal to the amount of the tuition bills, minus
         (1) the <br/>
<a id="pl.23.11"></a><var>23.11</var>general education revenue, excluding basic skills revenue and the local optional levy
         <br/>
<a id="pl.23.12"></a><var>23.12</var>attributable to the pupil, calculated using the resident district's average general
         education <br/>
<a id="pl.23.13"></a><var>23.13</var>revenue per adjusted pupil unit, (2) the referendum equalization aid attributable
         to the <br/>
<a id="pl.23.14"></a><var>23.14</var>pupil, calculated using the resident district's referendum equalization aid per adjusted
         <br/>
<a id="pl.23.15"></a><var>23.15</var>pupil unit, and (3) the special education aid attributable to the pupil.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.16"></a><var>23.16</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective for fiscal year 2016 and later.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.23.0"></a><a id="pl.23.17"></a><var>23.17</var>    Sec. 23. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 127A.441, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.18"></a><var>23.18</var><b>127A.441 AID REDUCTION; LEVY REVENUE RECOGNITION CHANGE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.23.19"></a><var>23.19</var>    (a) Each year, the state aids payable to any school district for that fiscal year
         that are <br/>
<a id="pl.23.20"></a><var>23.20</var>recognized as revenue in the school district's general and community service funds
         shall <br/>
<a id="pl.23.21"></a><var>23.21</var>be adjusted by an amount equal to (1) the amount the district recognized as revenue
         for the <br/>
<a id="pl.23.22"></a><var>23.22</var>prior fiscal year pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>123B.75, subdivision 5</statute_ref>, paragraph (a) or (b), minus (2) <br/>
<a id="pl.23.23"></a><var>23.23</var>the amount the district recognized as revenue for the current fiscal year pursuant
         to section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.23.24"></a><var>23.24</var>123B.75, subdivision 5
         </statute_ref>, paragraph (a) or (b). For purposes of making the aid adjustments <br/>
<a id="pl.23.25"></a><var>23.25</var>under this section, the amount the district recognizes as revenue for either the prior
         fiscal <br/>
<a id="pl.23.26"></a><var>23.26</var>year or the current fiscal year pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>123B.75, subdivision 5</statute_ref>, paragraph (b), <br/>
<a id="pl.23.27"></a><var>23.27</var>shall not include any amount levied pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>124D.86, subdivision 4</statute_ref>, for school <br/>
<a id="pl.23.28"></a><var>23.28</var>districts receiving revenue under sections 
<statute_ref>124D.86, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, clauses (1), (2), and <br/>
<a id="pl.23.29"></a><var>23.29</var>(3);
<statute_ref>126C.41, subdivisions 1, 2, and 3</statute_ref>, paragraphs (b), (c), and (d); 
         <statute_ref>126C.43, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.23.30"></a><var>23.30</var>2
         </statute_ref>; and 
         <statute_ref>126C.48, subdivision 6</statute_ref>. Payment from the permanent school fund shall not be <br/>
<a id="pl.23.31"></a><var>23.31</var>adjusted pursuant to this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.32"></a><var>23.32</var>(b) The commissioner shall schedule the timing of the adjustments under paragraph
         <br/>
<a id="pl.23.33"></a><var>23.33</var>(a) as close to the end of the fiscal year as possible.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.1"></a><var>24.1</var>The school district shall be notified of the amount of the adjustment made to each
         <br/>
<a id="pl.24.2"></a><var>24.2</var>payment pursuant to this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.24.0"></a><a id="pl.24.3"></a><var>24.3</var>    Sec. 24. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 127A.49, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.4"></a><var>24.4</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Abatements.</b> Whenever by virtue of chapter 278, sections 
         <statute_ref>270C.86</statute_ref>, <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.24.5"></a><var>24.5</var>375.192
         </statute_ref>, or otherwise, the net tax capacity or referendum market value of any district for
         <br/>
<a id="pl.24.6"></a><var>24.6</var>any taxable year is changed after the taxes for that year have been spread by the
         county <br/>
<a id="pl.24.7"></a><var>24.7</var>auditor and the local tax rate as determined by the county auditor based upon the
         original <br/>
<a id="pl.24.8"></a><var>24.8</var>net tax capacity is applied upon the changed net tax capacities, the county auditor
         shall, <br/>
<a id="pl.24.9"></a><var>24.9</var>prior to February 1 of each year, certify to the commissioner of education the amount
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.24.10"></a><var>24.10</var>any resulting net revenue loss that accrued to the district during the preceding year.
         Each <br/>
<a id="pl.24.11"></a><var>24.11</var>year, the commissioner shall pay an abatement adjustment to the district in an amount
         <br/>
<a id="pl.24.12"></a><var>24.12</var>calculated according to the provisions of this subdivision. This amount shall be deducted
         <br/>
<a id="pl.24.13"></a><var>24.13</var>from the amount of the levy authorized by section 
         <statute_ref>126C.46</statute_ref>. The amount of the abatement <br/>
<a id="pl.24.14"></a><var>24.14</var>adjustment must be the product of:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.15"></a><var>24.15</var>    (1) the net revenue loss as certified by the county auditor, times<br/>
<a id="pl.24.16"></a><var>24.16</var>    (2) the ratio of:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.17"></a><var>24.17</var>    (i) the sum of the amounts of the district's certified levy in the third preceding
         year <br/>
<a id="pl.24.18"></a><var>24.18</var>according to the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.19"></a><var>24.19</var>    (A) section 
         <statute_ref>123B.57</statute_ref>, if the district received health and safety aid according to that <br/>
<a id="pl.24.20"></a><var>24.20</var>section for the second preceding year;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.21"></a><var>24.21</var>    (B) section 
         <statute_ref>124D.20</statute_ref>, if the district received aid for community education programs <br/>
<a id="pl.24.22"></a><var>24.22</var>according to that section for the second preceding year;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.23"></a><var>24.23</var>    (C) section 
         <statute_ref>124D.135, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, if the district received early childhood family <br/>
<a id="pl.24.24"></a><var>24.24</var>education aid according to section 
         <statute_ref>124D.135</statute_ref> for the second preceding year;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.25"></a><var>24.25</var>    (D) section 
         <statute_ref>126C.17, subdivision 6</statute_ref>, if the district received referendum equalization <br/>
<a id="pl.24.26"></a><var>24.26</var>aid according to that section for the second preceding year;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.27"></a><var>24.27</var>    (E) section 
         <statute_ref>126C.10, subdivision 13a</statute_ref>, if the district received operating capital aid <br/>
<a id="pl.24.28"></a><var>24.28</var>according to section 
         <statute_ref>126C.10, subdivision 13b</statute_ref>, in the second preceding year;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.29"></a><var>24.29</var>    (F) section 
         <statute_ref>126C.10, subdivision 29</statute_ref>, if the district received equity aid according to <br/>
<a id="pl.24.30"></a><var>24.30</var>section 
         <statute_ref>126C.10, subdivision 30</statute_ref>, in the second preceding year;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.31"></a><var>24.31</var>    (G) section 
         <statute_ref>126C.10, subdivision 32</statute_ref>, if the district received transition aid according <br/>
<a id="pl.24.32"></a><var>24.32</var>to section 
         <statute_ref>126C.10, subdivision 33</statute_ref>, in the second preceding year;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.33"></a><var>24.33</var>    (H) section 
         <statute_ref>123B.53, subdivision 5</statute_ref>, if the district received debt service equalization <br/>
<a id="pl.24.34"></a><var>24.34</var>aid according to section 
         <statute_ref>123B.53, subdivision 6</statute_ref>, in the second preceding year;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.1"></a><var>25.1</var>    (I) section 
         <statute_ref>123B.535, subdivision 4</statute_ref>, if the district received natural disaster debt <br/>
<a id="pl.25.2"></a><var>25.2</var>service equalization aid according to section 
         <statute_ref>123B.535, subdivision 5</statute_ref>, in the second <br/>
<a id="pl.25.3"></a><var>25.3</var>preceding year;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.4"></a><var>25.4</var>    (J) section 
         <statute_ref>124D.22, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, if the district received school-age care aid <br/>
<a id="pl.25.5"></a><var>25.5</var>according to section 
         <statute_ref>124D.22, subdivision 4</statute_ref>, in the second preceding year;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.6"></a><var>25.6</var>    (K) section 
         <statute_ref>123B.591, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, if the district received deferred maintenance <br/>
<a id="pl.25.7"></a><var>25.7</var>aid according to section 
         <statute_ref>123B.591, subdivision 4</statute_ref>, in the second preceding year; and<br/>
<a id="pl.25.8"></a><var>25.8</var>    (L) section 
         <statute_ref>126C.10, subdivision 35</statute_ref> 122A.415, subdivision 5, if the district <br/>
<a id="pl.25.9"></a><var>25.9</var>received alternative teacher compensation equalization aid according to section 
         <statute_ref>126C.10, <br/>
<a id="pl.25.10"></a><var>25.10</var>subdivision 36
</statute_ref> 122A.415, subdivision 6, paragraph (a), in the second preceding year; to<br/>
<a id="pl.25.11"></a><var>25.11</var>    (ii) the total amount of the district's certified levy in the third preceding December,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.25.12"></a><var>25.12</var>plus or minus auditor's adjustments.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.13"></a><var>25.13</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective for fiscal year 2017 and later.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.25.0"></a><a id="pl.25.14"></a><var>25.14</var>    Sec. 25. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 127A.49, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.15"></a><var>25.15</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Excess tax increment.</b> (a) If a return of excess tax increment is made to a <br/>
<a id="pl.25.16"></a><var>25.16</var>district pursuant to sections 
         <statute_ref>469.176, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, and 
         <statute_ref>469.177, subdivision 9</statute_ref>, or upon <br/>
<a id="pl.25.17"></a><var>25.17</var>decertification of a tax increment district, the school district's aid and levy limitations
         <br/>
<a id="pl.25.18"></a><var>25.18</var>must be adjusted for the fiscal year in which the excess tax increment is paid under
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.25.19"></a><var>25.19</var>provisions of this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.20"></a><var>25.20</var>    (b) An amount must be subtracted from the district's aid for the current fiscal year
         <br/>
<a id="pl.25.21"></a><var>25.21</var>equal to the product of:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.22"></a><var>25.22</var>    (1) the amount of the payment of excess tax increment to the district, times<br/>
<a id="pl.25.23"></a><var>25.23</var>    (2) the ratio of:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.24"></a><var>25.24</var>    (i) the sum of the amounts of the district's certified levy for the fiscal year in
         which <br/>
<a id="pl.25.25"></a><var>25.25</var>the excess tax increment is paid according to the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.26"></a><var>25.26</var>    (A) section 
         <statute_ref>123B.57</statute_ref>, if the district received health and safety aid according to that <br/>
<a id="pl.25.27"></a><var>25.27</var>section for the second preceding year;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.28"></a><var>25.28</var>    (B) section 
         <statute_ref>124D.20</statute_ref>, if the district received aid for community education programs <br/>
<a id="pl.25.29"></a><var>25.29</var>according to that section for the second preceding year;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.30"></a><var>25.30</var>    (C) section 
         <statute_ref>124D.135, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, if the district received early childhood family <br/>
<a id="pl.25.31"></a><var>25.31</var>education aid according to section 
         <statute_ref>124D.135</statute_ref> for the second preceding year;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.32"></a><var>25.32</var>    (D) section 
         <statute_ref>126C.17, subdivision 6</statute_ref>, if the district received referendum equalization <br/>
<a id="pl.25.33"></a><var>25.33</var>aid according to that section for the second preceding year;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.34"></a><var>25.34</var>    (E) section 
         <statute_ref>126C.10, subdivision 13a</statute_ref>, if the district received operating capital aid <br/>
<a id="pl.25.35"></a><var>25.35</var>according to section 
         <statute_ref>126C.10, subdivision 13b</statute_ref>, in the second preceding year;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.1"></a><var>26.1</var>    (F) section 
         <statute_ref>126C.10, subdivision 29</statute_ref>, if the district received equity aid according to <br/>
<a id="pl.26.2"></a><var>26.2</var>section 
         <statute_ref>126C.10, subdivision 30</statute_ref>, in the second preceding year;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.3"></a><var>26.3</var>    (G) section 
         <statute_ref>126C.10, subdivision 32</statute_ref>, if the district received transition aid according <br/>
<a id="pl.26.4"></a><var>26.4</var>to section 
         <statute_ref>126C.10, subdivision 33</statute_ref>, in the second preceding year;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.5"></a><var>26.5</var>    (H) section 
         <statute_ref>123B.53, subdivision 5</statute_ref>, if the district received debt service equalization <br/>
<a id="pl.26.6"></a><var>26.6</var>aid according to section 
         <statute_ref>123B.53, subdivision 6</statute_ref>, in the second preceding year;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.7"></a><var>26.7</var>    (I) section 
         <statute_ref>123B.535, subdivision 4</statute_ref>, if the district received natural disaster debt <br/>
<a id="pl.26.8"></a><var>26.8</var>service equalization aid according to section 
         <statute_ref>123B.535, subdivision 5</statute_ref>, in the second <br/>
<a id="pl.26.9"></a><var>26.9</var>preceding year;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.10"></a><var>26.10</var>    (J) section 
         <statute_ref>124D.22, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, if the district received school-age care aid <br/>
<a id="pl.26.11"></a><var>26.11</var>according to section 
         <statute_ref>124D.22, subdivision 4</statute_ref>, in the second preceding year;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.12"></a><var>26.12</var>    (K) section 
         <statute_ref>123B.591, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, if the district received deferred maintenance <br/>
<a id="pl.26.13"></a><var>26.13</var>aid according to section 
         <statute_ref>123B.591, subdivision 4</statute_ref>, in the second preceding year; and<br/>
<a id="pl.26.14"></a><var>26.14</var>    (L) section 
         <statute_ref>126C.10, subdivision 35</statute_ref> 122A.415, subdivision 5, if the district <br/>
<a id="pl.26.15"></a><var>26.15</var>received alternative teacher compensation equalization aid according to section 
         <statute_ref>126C.10, <br/>
<a id="pl.26.16"></a><var>26.16</var>subdivision 36
</statute_ref> 122A.415, subdivision 6, paragraph (a), in the second preceding year; to<br/>
<a id="pl.26.17"></a><var>26.17</var>    (ii) the total amount of the district's certified levy for the fiscal year, plus or
         minus <br/>
<a id="pl.26.18"></a><var>26.18</var>auditor's adjustments.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.19"></a><var>26.19</var>    (c) An amount must be subtracted from the school district's levy limitation for the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.26.20"></a><var>26.20</var>next levy certified equal to the difference between:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.21"></a><var>26.21</var>    (1) the amount of the distribution of excess increment; and<br/>
<a id="pl.26.22"></a><var>26.22</var>    (2) the amount subtracted from aid pursuant to clause (a).<br/>
<a id="pl.26.23"></a><var>26.23</var>    If the aid and levy reductions required by this subdivision cannot be made to the
         aid <br/>
<a id="pl.26.24"></a><var>26.24</var>for the fiscal year specified or to the levy specified, the reductions must be made
         from <br/>
<a id="pl.26.25"></a><var>26.25</var>aid for subsequent fiscal years, and from subsequent levies. The school district must
         use <br/>
<a id="pl.26.26"></a><var>26.26</var>the payment of excess tax increment to replace the aid and levy revenue reduced under
         <br/>
<a id="pl.26.27"></a><var>26.27</var>this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.28"></a><var>26.28</var>    (d) This subdivision applies only to the total amount of excess increments received
         <br/>
<a id="pl.26.29"></a><var>26.29</var>by a district for a calendar year that exceeds $25,000.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.30"></a><var>26.30</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective for fiscal year 2017 and later.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.26.0"></a><a id="pl.26.31"></a><var>26.31</var>    Sec. 26. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 144.0724, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.32"></a><var>26.32</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Resident assessment schedule.</b> (a) A facility must conduct and <br/>
<a id="pl.26.33"></a><var>26.33</var>electronically submit to the commissioner of health MDS assessments that conform with
         <br/>
<a id="pl.26.34"></a><var>26.34</var>the assessment schedule defined by Code of Federal Regulations, title 42, section
         483.20, <br/>
<a id="pl.26.35"></a><var>26.35</var>and published by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers
         for <br/>
<a id="pl.27.1"></a><var>27.1</var>Medicare and Medicaid Services, in the Long Term Care Assessment Instrument User's
         <br/>
<a id="pl.27.2"></a><var>27.2</var>Manual, version 3.0, and subsequent updates when issued by the Centers for Medicare
         <br/>
<a id="pl.27.3"></a><var>27.3</var>and Medicaid Services. The commissioner of health may substitute successor manuals
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.27.4"></a><var>27.4</var>question and answer documents published by the United States Department of Health
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.27.5"></a><var>27.5</var>Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, to replace or supplement
         <br/>
<a id="pl.27.6"></a><var>27.6</var>the current version of the manual or document.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.7"></a><var>27.7</var>(b) The assessments used to determine a case mix classification for reimbursement
         <br/>
<a id="pl.27.8"></a><var>27.8</var>include the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.9"></a><var>27.9</var>(1) a new admission assessment;<br/>
<a id="pl.27.10"></a><var>27.10</var>(2) an annual assessment which must have an assessment reference date (ARD) <br/>
<a id="pl.27.11"></a><var>27.11</var>within 92 days of the previous assessment and the previous comprehensive assessment;<br/>
<a id="pl.27.12"></a><var>27.12</var>(3) a significant change in status assessment must be completed within 14 days of
         <br/>
<a id="pl.27.13"></a><var>27.13</var>the identification of a significant change;<br/>
<a id="pl.27.14"></a><var>27.14</var>(4) all quarterly assessments must have an assessment reference date (ARD) within
         <br/>
<a id="pl.27.15"></a><var>27.15</var>92 days of the ARD of the previous assessment;<br/>
<a id="pl.27.16"></a><var>27.16</var>(5) any significant correction to a prior comprehensive assessment, if the assessment
         <br/>
<a id="pl.27.17"></a><var>27.17</var>being corrected is the current one being used for RUG classification; and<br/>
<a id="pl.27.18"></a><var>27.18</var>(6) any significant correction to a prior quarterly assessment, if the assessment
         being <br/>
<a id="pl.27.19"></a><var>27.19</var>corrected is the current one being used for RUG classification.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.20"></a><var>27.20</var>(c) In addition to the assessments listed in paragraph (b), the assessments used to
         <br/>
<a id="pl.27.21"></a><var>27.21</var>determine nursing facility level of care include the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.22"></a><var>27.22</var>(1) preadmission screening completed under section 
         <statute_ref>256.975, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.27.23"></a><var>27.23</var>subdivisions 7a
         </statute_ref> to 7c, by the Senior LinkAge Line or other organization under contract <br/>
<a id="pl.27.24"></a><var>27.24</var>with the Minnesota Board on Aging; and<br/>
<a id="pl.27.25"></a><var>27.25</var>(2) a nursing facility level of care determination as provided for under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.27.26"></a><var>27.26</var>256B.0911, subdivision 4e
         </statute_ref>, as part of a face-to-face long-term care consultation assessment <br/>
<a id="pl.27.27"></a><var>27.27</var>completed under section 
         <statute_ref>256.975, subdivisions 7a</statute_ref> to 7c 256B.0911, by a county, tribe, or <br/>
<a id="pl.27.28"></a><var>27.28</var>managed care organization under contract with the Department of Human Services.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.27.0"></a><a id="pl.27.29"></a><var>27.29</var>    Sec. 27. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 144.227, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.30"></a><var>27.30</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>False statements.</b> A person who intentionally makes a false <br/>
<a id="pl.27.31"></a><var>27.31</var>statement in a certificate, vital record, or report required to be filed under sections
         
         <statute_ref>144.211</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.27.32"></a><var>27.32</var>to 
         <statute_ref>144.214</statute_ref> 144.2131 or 
         <statute_ref>144.216</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>144.227</statute_ref>, or in an application for an amendment thereof, <br/>
<a id="pl.27.33"></a><var>27.33</var>or in an application for a certified vital record or who supplies false information
         intending <br/>
<a id="pl.27.34"></a><var>27.34</var>that the information be used in the preparation of a report, vital record, certificate,
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.27.35"></a><var>27.35</var>amendment thereof, is guilty of a misdemeanor.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.28.0"></a><a id="pl.28.1"></a><var>28.1</var>    Sec. 28. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 144A.10, subdivision 16, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.28.2"></a><var>28.2</var>    Subd. 16. <b>Independent informal dispute resolution.</b> (a) Notwithstanding <br/>
<a id="pl.28.3"></a><var>28.3</var>subdivision 15, a facility certified under the federal Medicare or Medicaid programs
         may <br/>
<a id="pl.28.4"></a><var>28.4</var>request from the commissioner, in writing, an independent informal dispute resolution
         <br/>
<a id="pl.28.5"></a><var>28.5</var>process regarding any deficiency citation issued to the facility. The facility must
         specify <br/>
<a id="pl.28.6"></a><var>28.6</var>in its written request each deficiency citation that it disputes. The commissioner
         shall <br/>
<a id="pl.28.7"></a><var>28.7</var>provide a hearing under sections 
         <statute_ref>14.57</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>14.62</statute_ref>. Upon the written request of the facility, <br/>
<a id="pl.28.8"></a><var>28.8</var>the parties must submit the issues raised to arbitration by an administrative law
         judge.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.9"></a><var>28.9</var>(b) Upon receipt of a written request for an arbitration proceeding, the commissioner
         <br/>
<a id="pl.28.10"></a><var>28.10</var>shall file with the Office of Administrative Hearings a request for the appointment
         <br/>
<a id="pl.28.11"></a><var>28.11</var>of an arbitrator and simultaneously serve the facility with notice of the request.
         The <br/>
<a id="pl.28.12"></a><var>28.12</var>arbitrator for the dispute shall be an administrative law judge appointed by the Office
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.28.13"></a><var>28.13</var>Administrative Hearings. The disclosure provisions of section 
         <statute_ref>572B.12</statute_ref> and the notice <br/>
<a id="pl.28.14"></a><var>28.14</var>provisions of section 
         <statute_ref>572B.15</statute_ref>, subsection (c), apply. The facility and the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.28.15"></a><var>28.15</var>have the right to be represented by an attorney.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.16"></a><var>28.16</var>(c) The commissioner and the facility may present written evidence, depositions, <br/>
<a id="pl.28.17"></a><var>28.17</var>and oral statements and arguments at the arbitration proceeding. Oral statements and
         <br/>
<a id="pl.28.18"></a><var>28.18</var>arguments may be made by telephone.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.19"></a><var>28.19</var>(d) Within ten working days of the close of the arbitration proceeding, the <br/>
<a id="pl.28.20"></a><var>28.20</var>administrative law judge shall issue findings regarding each of the deficiencies in
         dispute. <br/>
<a id="pl.28.21"></a><var>28.21</var>The findings shall be one or more of the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.28.22"></a><var>28.22</var>(1) Supported in full. The citation is supported in full, with no deletion of findings
         <br/>
<a id="pl.28.23"></a><var>28.23</var>and no change in the scope or severity assigned to the deficiency citation.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.24"></a><var>28.24</var>(2) Supported in substance. The citation is supported, but one or more findings are
         <br/>
<a id="pl.28.25"></a><var>28.25</var>deleted without any change in the scope or severity assigned to the deficiency.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.26"></a><var>28.26</var>(3) Deficient practice cited under wrong requirement of participation. The citation
         is <br/>
<a id="pl.28.27"></a><var>28.27</var>amended by moving it to the correct requirement of participation.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.28"></a><var>28.28</var>(4) Scope not supported. The citation is amended through a change in the scope <br/>
<a id="pl.28.29"></a><var>28.29</var>assigned to the citation.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.30"></a><var>28.30</var>(5) Severity not supported. The citation is amended through a change in the severity
         <br/>
<a id="pl.28.31"></a><var>28.31</var>assigned to the citation.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.32"></a><var>28.32</var>(6) No deficient practice. The citation is deleted because the findings did not support
         <br/>
<a id="pl.28.33"></a><var>28.33</var>the citation or the negative resident outcome was unavoidable. The findings of the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.28.34"></a><var>28.34</var>arbitrator are not binding on the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.35"></a><var>28.35</var>(e) The commissioner shall reimburse the Office of Administrative Hearings for the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.28.36"></a><var>28.36</var>costs incurred by that office for the arbitration proceeding. The facility shall reimburse
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.1"></a><var>29.1</var>commissioner for the proportion of the costs that represent the sum of deficiency
         citations <br/>
<a id="pl.29.2"></a><var>29.2</var>supported in full under paragraph (d), clause (1), or in substance under paragraph
         (d), <br/>
<a id="pl.29.3"></a><var>29.3</var>clause (2), divided by the total number of deficiencies disputed. A deficiency citation
         for <br/>
<a id="pl.29.4"></a><var>29.4</var>which the administrative law judge's sole finding is that the deficient practice was
         cited <br/>
<a id="pl.29.5"></a><var>29.5</var>under the wrong requirements of participation shall not be counted in the numerator
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.29.6"></a><var>29.6</var>denominator in the calculation of the proportion of costs.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.29.0"></a><a id="pl.29.7"></a><var>29.7</var>    Sec. 29. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 161.3209, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.8"></a><var>29.8</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Phase 2 - construction manager/general contractor contract.</b> (a) Before <br/>
<a id="pl.29.9"></a><var>29.9</var>conducting any construction-related services, the commissioner shall:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.10"></a><var>29.10</var>(1) conduct an independent cost estimate for the project or each work package; and<br/>
<a id="pl.29.11"></a><var>29.11</var>(2) conduct contract negotiations with the construction manager/general contractor
         <br/>
<a id="pl.29.12"></a><var>29.12</var>to develop a construction manager/general contractor contract. This contract must
         include <br/>
<a id="pl.29.13"></a><var>29.13</var>a minimum construction manager/general contractor self-performing requirement of 30
         <br/>
<a id="pl.29.14"></a><var>29.14</var>percent of the negotiated cost. Items designated in the construction manager/general
         <br/>
<a id="pl.29.15"></a><var>29.15</var>contractor contract as specialty items may be subcontracted and the cost of any specialty
         <br/>
<a id="pl.29.16"></a><var>29.16</var>item performed under the subcontract will be deducted from the cost before computing
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.17"></a><var>29.17</var>amount of work required to be performed by the contractor.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.18"></a><var>29.18</var>(b) If the construction manager/general contractor and the commissioner are unable
         <br/>
<a id="pl.29.19"></a><var>29.19</var>to negotiate a contract, the commissioner may use other contract procurement processes
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.29.20"></a><var>29.20</var>may readvertise the construction manager/general contractor contract. The construction
         <br/>
<a id="pl.29.21"></a><var>29.21</var>manager/general contractor may: (1) bid or propose on the project if advertised under
         <br/>
<a id="pl.29.22"></a><var>29.22</var>section 
         <statute_ref>161.32</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>161.3206</statute_ref>; or (2) join a design-build team if advertised under sections <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.29.23"></a><var>29.23</var>161.3410
         </statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>161.3428</statute_ref> 161.3426.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.24"></a><var>29.24</var>(c) The commissioner shall provide to all bidders or design-build teams all data <br/>
<a id="pl.29.25"></a><var>29.25</var>shared between the commissioner and the construction manager/general contractor during
         <br/>
<a id="pl.29.26"></a><var>29.26</var>the contract negotiations under this subdivision.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.30.0"></a><a id="pl.29.27"></a><var>29.27</var>    Sec. 30. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168A.03, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.28"></a><var>29.28</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>No certificate issued.</b> The registrar shall not issue a certificate of <br/>
<a id="pl.29.29"></a><var>29.29</var>title for:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.30"></a><var>29.30</var>    (1) a vehicle owned by the United States;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.31"></a><var>29.31</var>    (2) a vehicle owned by a nonresident and not required by law to be registered in <br/>
<a id="pl.29.32"></a><var>29.32</var>this state;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.1"></a><var>30.1</var>    (3) a vehicle owned by a nonresident and regularly engaged in the interstate <br/>
<a id="pl.30.2"></a><var>30.2</var>transportation of persons or property for which a currently effective certificate
         of title <br/>
<a id="pl.30.3"></a><var>30.3</var>has been issued in another state;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.4"></a><var>30.4</var>    (4) a vehicle moved solely by animal power;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.5"></a><var>30.5</var>    (5) an implement of husbandry;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.6"></a><var>30.6</var>    (6) special mobile equipment;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.7"></a><var>30.7</var>    (7) a self-propelled wheelchair or invalid tricycle;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.8"></a><var>30.8</var>    (8) a trailer (i) having a gross weight of 4,000 pounds or less unless a secured party
         <br/>
<a id="pl.30.9"></a><var>30.9</var>holds an interest in the trailer or a certificate of title was previously issued by
         this state or <br/>
<a id="pl.30.10"></a><var>30.10</var>any other state or (ii) designed primarily for agricultural purposes except a recreational
         <br/>
<a id="pl.30.11"></a><var>30.11</var>vehicle or a manufactured home, both as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>168.002</statute_ref>, subdivisions 16 and 27;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.12"></a><var>30.12</var>    (9) a snowmobile; and<br/>
<a id="pl.30.13"></a><var>30.13</var>    (10) a spotter truck, as defined in section 
<statute_ref>169.011, subdivision 77</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.30.14"></a><var>30.14</var>(11) (10) an electric-assisted bicycle, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>169.011, subdivision 27</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.31.0"></a><a id="pl.30.15"></a><var>30.15</var>    Sec. 31. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 169.781, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.30.16"></a><var>30.16</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Definitions.</b> For purposes of sections 
         <statute_ref>169.781</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>169.783</statute_ref>:<br/>
<a id="pl.30.17"></a><var>30.17</var>    (a) "Commercial motor vehicle":<br/>
<a id="pl.30.18"></a><var>30.18</var>    (1) means a motor vehicle as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>169.011, subdivision 16, paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.30.19"></a><var>30.19</var>(a)
         </statute_ref>, or combination of motor vehicles used to transport passengers or property if the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.30.20"></a><var>30.20</var>motor vehicle:<br/>
<a id="pl.30.21"></a><var>30.21</var>    (i) has a gross vehicle weight of more than 26,000 pounds;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.22"></a><var>30.22</var>    (ii) is a vehicle in a combination of more than 26,000 pounds;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.23"></a><var>30.23</var>    (iii) is a bus; or<br/>
<a id="pl.30.24"></a><var>30.24</var>    (iv) is of any size and is used in the transportation of hazardous materials that
         are <br/>
<a id="pl.30.25"></a><var>30.25</var>required to be placarded under Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, parts 100-185;
         or and<br/>
<a id="pl.30.26"></a><var>30.26</var>(v) is a spotter truck; and<br/>
<a id="pl.30.27"></a><var>30.27</var>    (2) does not include (i) a school bus or Head Start bus displaying a certificate under
         <br/>
<a id="pl.30.28"></a><var>30.28</var>section 
         <statute_ref>169.451</statute_ref>, or (ii) a bus operated by the Metropolitan Council or by a local transit <br/>
<a id="pl.30.29"></a><var>30.29</var>commission created in chapter 458A.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.30"></a><var>30.30</var>    (b) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of public safety.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.31"></a><var>30.31</var>    (c) "Owner" means a person who owns, or has control, under a lease of more than 30
         <br/>
<a id="pl.30.32"></a><var>30.32</var>days' duration, of one or more commercial motor vehicles.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.32.0"></a><a id="pl.30.33"></a><var>30.33</var>    Sec. 32. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 169.781, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.31.1"></a><var>31.1</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Inspection required.</b> (a) It is unlawful for a person to operate or permit <br/>
<a id="pl.31.2"></a><var>31.2</var>the operation, in violation of the requirements of paragraph (b), of:<br/>
<a id="pl.31.3"></a><var>31.3</var>    (1) a commercial motor vehicle registered in Minnesota or a spotter truck;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.4"></a><var>31.4</var>    (2) special mobile equipment as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>168.002, subdivision 31</statute_ref>, and <br/>
<a id="pl.31.5"></a><var>31.5</var>which is self-propelled, if it is mounted on a commercial motor vehicle chassis; or<br/>
<a id="pl.31.6"></a><var>31.6</var>(3) a vehicle used to transport passengers by a motor carrier of railroad employees
         <br/>
<a id="pl.31.7"></a><var>31.7</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>221.0255</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.8"></a><var>31.8</var>    (b) A vehicle described in paragraph (a):<br/>
<a id="pl.31.9"></a><var>31.9</var>    (1) must display a valid safety inspection decal issued by an inspector certified
         <br/>
<a id="pl.31.10"></a><var>31.10</var>by the commissioner; or<br/>
<a id="pl.31.11"></a><var>31.11</var>    (2) must carry (i) proof that the vehicle complies with federal motor vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.31.12"></a><var>31.12</var>inspection requirements for vehicles in interstate commerce, and (ii) a certificate
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.31.13"></a><var>31.13</var>compliance with federal requirements issued by the commissioner under subdivision
         9.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.33.0"></a><a id="pl.31.14"></a><var>31.14</var>    Sec. 33. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 174.12, subdivision 8, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.31.15"></a><var>31.15</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Legislative report.</b> (a) By February 1 of each odd-numbered year, the <br/>
<a id="pl.31.16"></a><var>31.16</var>commissioner of transportation, with assistance from the commissioner of employment
         <br/>
<a id="pl.31.17"></a><var>31.17</var>and economic development, shall submit a report on the transportation economic <br/>
<a id="pl.31.18"></a><var>31.18</var>development program to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative
         <br/>
<a id="pl.31.19"></a><var>31.19</var>committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance and economic <br/>
<a id="pl.31.20"></a><var>31.20</var>development policy and finance.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.21"></a><var>31.21</var>(b) At a minimum, the report must:<br/>
<a id="pl.31.22"></a><var>31.22</var>(1) summarize the requirements and implementation of the transportation economic <br/>
<a id="pl.31.23"></a><var>31.23</var>development program established in this section;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.24"></a><var>31.24</var>(2) review the criteria and economic impact performance measures used for <br/>
<a id="pl.31.25"></a><var>31.25</var>evaluation, prioritization, and selection of projects;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.26"></a><var>31.26</var>(3) provide a brief overview of each project that received financial assistance under
         <br/>
<a id="pl.31.27"></a><var>31.27</var>the program, which must at a minimum identify:<br/>
<a id="pl.31.28"></a><var>31.28</var>(i) basic project characteristics, such as funding recipient, geographic location,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.31.29"></a><var>31.29</var>and type of transportation modes served;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.30"></a><var>31.30</var>(ii) sources and respective amounts of project funding; and<br/>
<a id="pl.31.31"></a><var>31.31</var>(iii) the degree of economic benefit anticipated or observed, following the economic
         <br/>
<a id="pl.31.32"></a><var>31.32</var>impact performance measures established under subdivision 4;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.33"></a><var>31.33</var>(4) identify the allocation of funds, including but not limited to a breakdown of
         total <br/>
<a id="pl.31.34"></a><var>31.34</var>project funds by transportation mode, the amount expended for administrative costs,
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.31.35"></a><var>31.35</var>the amount transferred to the transportation economic development assistance account;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.1"></a><var>32.1</var>(5) evaluate the overall economic impact of the program consistent with the <br/>
<a id="pl.32.2"></a><var>32.2</var>accountability measurement requirements under section 
<statute_ref>116J.997</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.32.3"></a><var>32.3</var>(6) provide recommendations for any legislative changes related to the program.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.34.0"></a><a id="pl.32.4"></a><var>32.4</var>    Sec. 34. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 241.332, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.5"></a><var>32.5</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Information to corrections employee.</b> (a) Before disclosing any <br/>
<a id="pl.32.6"></a><var>32.6</var>information about the inmate, the correctional facility shall inform the corrections
         employee <br/>
<a id="pl.32.7"></a><var>32.7</var>of the confidentiality requirements of section 
         <statute_ref>241.339</statute_ref> and that the person may be subject <br/>
<a id="pl.32.8"></a><var>32.8</var>to penalties for unauthorized release of test results about the inmate under section
         
<statute_ref>241.34</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.9"></a><var>32.9</var>(b) The correctional facility shall inform the corrections employee of the insurance
         <br/>
<a id="pl.32.10"></a><var>32.10</var>protections in section 
         <statute_ref>72A.20, subdivision 29</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.35.0"></a><a id="pl.32.11"></a><var>32.11</var>    Sec. 35. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 241.335, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.12"></a><var>32.12</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Procedures without consent.</b> If the inmate has provided a blood sample, <br/>
<a id="pl.32.13"></a><var>32.13</var>but does not consent to blood-borne pathogens testing, the correctional facility shall
         <br/>
<a id="pl.32.14"></a><var>32.14</var>ensure that the blood is tested for blood-borne pathogens if the corrections employee
         <br/>
<a id="pl.32.15"></a><var>32.15</var>requests the test, provided all of the following criteria are met:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.16"></a><var>32.16</var>(1) the corrections employee and correctional facility have documented exposure to
         <br/>
<a id="pl.32.17"></a><var>32.17</var>blood or body fluids during performance of the employee's work duties;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.18"></a><var>32.18</var>(2) a licensed physician has determined that a significant exposure has occurred <br/>
<a id="pl.32.19"></a><var>32.19</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>241.341</statute_ref> and has documented that blood-borne pathogen test results are <br/>
<a id="pl.32.20"></a><var>32.20</var>needed for beginning, modifying, continuing, or discontinuing medical treatment for
         <br/>
<a id="pl.32.21"></a><var>32.21</var>the corrections employee as recommended by the most current guidelines of the United
         <br/>
<a id="pl.32.22"></a><var>32.22</var>States Public Health Service;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.23"></a><var>32.23</var>(3) the corrections employee provides a blood sample for testing for blood-borne <br/>
<a id="pl.32.24"></a><var>32.24</var>pathogens as soon as feasible;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.25"></a><var>32.25</var>(4) the correctional facility asks the inmate to consent to a test for blood-borne
         <br/>
<a id="pl.32.26"></a><var>32.26</var>pathogens and the inmate does not consent;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.27"></a><var>32.27</var>(5) the correctional facility has provided the inmate and the corrections employee
         <br/>
<a id="pl.32.28"></a><var>32.28</var>with all of the information required by section 
         <statute_ref>241.332</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.32.29"></a><var>32.29</var>(6) the correctional facility has informed the corrections employee of the <br/>
<a id="pl.32.30"></a><var>32.30</var>confidentiality requirements of section 
         <statute_ref>241.339</statute_ref> and the penalties for unauthorized release <br/>
<a id="pl.32.31"></a><var>32.31</var>of inmate information under section 
<statute_ref>241.34</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.36.0"></a><a id="pl.32.32"></a><var>32.32</var>    Sec. 36. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 241.336, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.33.1"></a><var>33.1</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Procedures without consent; expedited process.</b> (a) As used in this <br/>
<a id="pl.33.2"></a><var>33.2</var>subdivision, "qualified physician" means a person who:<br/>
<a id="pl.33.3"></a><var>33.3</var>(1) is a licensed physician employed by or under contract with the correctional <br/>
<a id="pl.33.4"></a><var>33.4</var>facility to provide services to employees and inmates; and<br/>
<a id="pl.33.5"></a><var>33.5</var>(2) is an infectious disease specialist or consults with an infectious disease specialist
         <br/>
<a id="pl.33.6"></a><var>33.6</var>or a hospital infectious disease officer.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.7"></a><var>33.7</var>(b) An inmate in a correctional facility is subject to the release of medical <br/>
<a id="pl.33.8"></a><var>33.8</var>information related to blood-borne pathogen infections or the collection and testing
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.33.9"></a><var>33.9</var>a blood sample if a significant exposure occurs as determined by procedures in section
         <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.33.10"></a><var>33.10</var>241.331, subdivision 2
         </statute_ref>, clause (1). In the absence of affirmative consent and cooperation <br/>
<a id="pl.33.11"></a><var>33.11</var>in the release of medical information or collection of a blood sample, the head of
         a <br/>
<a id="pl.33.12"></a><var>33.12</var>correctional facility, having reported to and consulted with the state epidemiologist,
         may <br/>
<a id="pl.33.13"></a><var>33.13</var>order an inmate to provide release of medical information related to blood-borne pathogen
         <br/>
<a id="pl.33.14"></a><var>33.14</var>infections or a blood sample for testing for blood-borne pathogens if:<br/>
<a id="pl.33.15"></a><var>33.15</var>(1) the correctional facility followed the procedures in sections 
         <statute_ref>241.33</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>241.336, <br/>
<a id="pl.33.16"></a><var>33.16</var>subdivision 1
         </statute_ref>, and 
         <statute_ref>241.337</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>241.342</statute_ref> and attempted to obtain blood-borne pathogen test <br/>
<a id="pl.33.17"></a><var>33.17</var>results according to those sections;<br/>
<a id="pl.33.18"></a><var>33.18</var>(2) a qualified physician has determined that a significant exposure has occurred
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.33.19"></a><var>33.19</var>the corrections employee under section 
         <statute_ref>241.341</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.33.20"></a><var>33.20</var>(3) a qualified physician has documented that the corrections employee has received
         <br/>
<a id="pl.33.21"></a><var>33.21</var>vaccinations for preventing blood-borne pathogens, provided a blood sample, and <br/>
<a id="pl.33.22"></a><var>33.22</var>consented to testing for blood-borne pathogens, and that blood-borne pathogen test
         results <br/>
<a id="pl.33.23"></a><var>33.23</var>are needed for beginning, continuing, modifying, or discontinuing medical treatment
         for <br/>
<a id="pl.33.24"></a><var>33.24</var>the corrections employee under section 
         <statute_ref>241.341</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.33.25"></a><var>33.25</var>(4) the head of the correctional facility has received affidavits from qualified <br/>
<a id="pl.33.26"></a><var>33.26</var>physicians, treating the corrections worker and the inmate, attesting that a significant
         <br/>
<a id="pl.33.27"></a><var>33.27</var>exposure has occurred to the corrections employee under section 
         <statute_ref>241.341</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.33.28"></a><var>33.28</var>(5) the correctional facility imposes appropriate safeguards against unauthorized
         <br/>
<a id="pl.33.29"></a><var>33.29</var>disclosure and use of medical information or samples consistent with those established
         in <br/>
<a id="pl.33.30"></a><var>33.30</var>sections 
         <statute_ref>241.331</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>241.34</statute_ref> 241.339;<br/>
<a id="pl.33.31"></a><var>33.31</var>(6) a qualified physician for the corrections employee needs the test results for
         <br/>
<a id="pl.33.32"></a><var>33.32</var>beginning, continuing, modifying, or discontinuing medical treatment for the corrections
         <br/>
<a id="pl.33.33"></a><var>33.33</var>employee; and<br/>
<a id="pl.33.34"></a><var>33.34</var>(7) the head of the correctional facility finds a compelling need for the medical
         <br/>
<a id="pl.33.35"></a><var>33.35</var>information or test results.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.1"></a><var>34.1</var>In assessing whether a compelling need exists under clause (7), the head of the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.2"></a><var>34.2</var>correctional facility shall weigh the officer's need for the exchange of medical information
         <br/>
<a id="pl.34.3"></a><var>34.3</var>or blood collection and test results against the interests of the inmate, including,
         but not <br/>
<a id="pl.34.4"></a><var>34.4</var>limited to, privacy, health, safety, or economic interests. The head of the correctional
         <br/>
<a id="pl.34.5"></a><var>34.5</var>facility shall also consider whether release of medical information or involuntary
         blood <br/>
<a id="pl.34.6"></a><var>34.6</var>collection and testing would serve or harm public health interests.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.7"></a><var>34.7</var>(c) Each state and local correctional facility shall adopt a plan for implementing
         by <br/>
<a id="pl.34.8"></a><var>34.8</var>July 1, 2006, policies and procedures for:<br/>
<a id="pl.34.9"></a><var>34.9</var>(1) the education and treatment of corrections employees and inmates that are <br/>
<a id="pl.34.10"></a><var>34.10</var>consistent with those established by the Department of Corrections;<br/>
<a id="pl.34.11"></a><var>34.11</var>(2) ensuring that corrections employees and inmates are routinely offered and are
         <br/>
<a id="pl.34.12"></a><var>34.12</var>provided voluntary vaccinations to prevent blood-borne pathogen infections;<br/>
<a id="pl.34.13"></a><var>34.13</var>(3) ensuring that corrections employees and inmates are routinely offered and are
         <br/>
<a id="pl.34.14"></a><var>34.14</var>provided with voluntary postexposure prophylactic treatments for blood-borne pathogen
         <br/>
<a id="pl.34.15"></a><var>34.15</var>infections in accordance with the most current guidelines of the United States Public
         <br/>
<a id="pl.34.16"></a><var>34.16</var>Health Service; and<br/>
<a id="pl.34.17"></a><var>34.17</var>(4) ensuring voluntary access to treatment for blood-borne pathogen infections in
         <br/>
<a id="pl.34.18"></a><var>34.18</var>accordance with the most current guidelines of the United States Public Health Service
         <br/>
<a id="pl.34.19"></a><var>34.19</var>for corrections workers or inmates who are determined to have a blood-borne pathogen
         <br/>
<a id="pl.34.20"></a><var>34.20</var>infection through procedures established in sections 
         <statute_ref>241.331</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>241.34</statute_ref> 241.339.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.21"></a><var>34.21</var>(d) The commissioner of corrections and the director of each local correctional <br/>
<a id="pl.34.22"></a><var>34.22</var>facility shall provide written notice to each inmate through the inmate handbook,
         or a <br/>
<a id="pl.34.23"></a><var>34.23</var>comparable document, of the provisions of this subdivision.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.37.0"></a><a id="pl.34.24"></a><var>34.24</var>    Sec. 37. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 244.05, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.34.25"></a><var>34.25</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Supervised release, life sentence.</b> (a) The commissioner of corrections <br/>
<a id="pl.34.26"></a><var>34.26</var>may, under rules promulgated by the commissioner, give supervised release to an inmate
         <br/>
<a id="pl.34.27"></a><var>34.27</var>serving a mandatory life sentence under section 
         <statute_ref>609.185</statute_ref>, paragraph (a), clause (3), <br/>
<a id="pl.34.28"></a><var>34.28</var>(5), or (6); 
         <statute_ref>609.3455, subdivision 3</statute_ref> or 4; 
         <statute_ref>609.385; or Minnesota Statutes 2004, section <br/>
<a id="pl.34.29"></a><var>34.29</var>609.109, subdivision 3, 
         </statute_ref> after the inmate has served the minimum term of imprisonment <br/>
<a id="pl.34.30"></a><var>34.30</var>specified in subdivision 4.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.31"></a><var>34.31</var>(b) The commissioner shall require the preparation of a community investigation <br/>
<a id="pl.34.32"></a><var>34.32</var>report and shall consider the findings of the report when making a supervised release
         <br/>
<a id="pl.34.33"></a><var>34.33</var>decision under this subdivision. The report shall reflect the sentiment of the various
         <br/>
<a id="pl.34.34"></a><var>34.34</var>elements of the community toward the inmate, both at the time of the offense and at
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.35"></a><var>34.35</var>present time. The report shall include the views of the sentencing judge, the prosecutor,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.35.1"></a><var>35.1</var>any law enforcement personnel who may have been involved in the case, and any <br/>
<a id="pl.35.2"></a><var>35.2</var>successors to these individuals who may have information relevant to the supervised
         <br/>
<a id="pl.35.3"></a><var>35.3</var>release decision. The report shall also include the views of the victim and the victim's
         <br/>
<a id="pl.35.4"></a><var>35.4</var>family unless the victim or the victim's family chooses not to participate.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.5"></a><var>35.5</var>(c) The commissioner shall make reasonable efforts to notify the victim, in advance,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.35.6"></a><var>35.6</var>of the time and place of the inmate's supervised release review hearing. The victim
         has <br/>
<a id="pl.35.7"></a><var>35.7</var>a right to submit an oral or written statement at the review hearing. The statement
         may <br/>
<a id="pl.35.8"></a><var>35.8</var>summarize the harm suffered by the victim as a result of the crime and give the victim's
         <br/>
<a id="pl.35.9"></a><var>35.9</var>recommendation on whether the inmate should be given supervised release at this time.
         <br/>
<a id="pl.35.10"></a><var>35.10</var>The commissioner must consider the victim's statement when making the supervised <br/>
<a id="pl.35.11"></a><var>35.11</var>release decision.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.12"></a><var>35.12</var>(d) When considering whether to give supervised release to an inmate serving a life
         <br/>
<a id="pl.35.13"></a><var>35.13</var>sentence under section 
         <statute_ref>609.3455, subdivision 3</statute_ref> or 4, the commissioner shall consider, at <br/>
<a id="pl.35.14"></a><var>35.14</var>a minimum, the following: the risk the inmate poses to the community if released,
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.35.15"></a><var>35.15</var>inmate's progress in treatment, the inmate's behavior while incarcerated, psychological
         <br/>
<a id="pl.35.16"></a><var>35.16</var>or other diagnostic evaluations of the inmate, the inmate's criminal history, and
         any <br/>
<a id="pl.35.17"></a><var>35.17</var>other relevant conduct of the inmate while incarcerated or before incarceration. The
         <br/>
<a id="pl.35.18"></a><var>35.18</var>commissioner may not give supervised release to the inmate unless:<br/>
<a id="pl.35.19"></a><var>35.19</var>(1) while in prison:<br/>
<a id="pl.35.20"></a><var>35.20</var>(i) the inmate has successfully completed appropriate sex offender treatment;<br/>
<a id="pl.35.21"></a><var>35.21</var>(ii) the inmate has been assessed for chemical dependency needs and, if appropriate,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.35.22"></a><var>35.22</var>has successfully completed chemical dependency treatment; and<br/>
<a id="pl.35.23"></a><var>35.23</var>(iii) the inmate has been assessed for mental health needs and, if appropriate, has
         <br/>
<a id="pl.35.24"></a><var>35.24</var>successfully completed mental health treatment; and<br/>
<a id="pl.35.25"></a><var>35.25</var>(2) a comprehensive individual release plan is in place for the inmate that ensures
         <br/>
<a id="pl.35.26"></a><var>35.26</var>that, after release, the inmate will have suitable housing and receive appropriate
         aftercare <br/>
<a id="pl.35.27"></a><var>35.27</var>and community-based treatment. The comprehensive plan also must include a postprison
         <br/>
<a id="pl.35.28"></a><var>35.28</var>employment or education plan for the inmate.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.29"></a><var>35.29</var>(e) As used in this subdivision, "victim" means the individual who suffered harm as
         <br/>
<a id="pl.35.30"></a><var>35.30</var>a result of the inmate's crime or, if the individual is deceased, the deceased's surviving
         <br/>
<a id="pl.35.31"></a><var>35.31</var>spouse or next of kin.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.38.0"></a><a id="pl.35.32"></a><var>35.32</var>    Sec. 38. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 245.466, subdivision 3a, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.35.33"></a><var>35.33</var>    Subd. 3a. <b>Transition plan related to termination of contract.</b> Counties must <br/>
<a id="pl.35.34"></a><var>35.34</var>prepare a transition plan that provides for continuity of care in the event of contract
         <br/>
<a id="pl.35.35"></a><var>35.35</var>termination with a community mental health center under section 
         <statute_ref>245.715</statute_ref> 245.62, or a <br/>
<a id="pl.36.1"></a><var>36.1</var>community support services program under section 
         <statute_ref>245.462, subdivision 6</statute_ref>. The county <br/>
<a id="pl.36.2"></a><var>36.2</var>shall provide at least 90 days' notice of the termination to the contracted agency
         and the <br/>
<a id="pl.36.3"></a><var>36.3</var>commissioner of human services. The transition plan must provide information to clients
         <br/>
<a id="pl.36.4"></a><var>36.4</var>on how to access medical records and how to transfer to other providers.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.39.0"></a><a id="pl.36.5"></a><var>36.5</var>    Sec. 39. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 245.4871, subdivision 13, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.36.6"></a><var>36.6</var>    Subd. 13. <b>Education and prevention services.</b> (a) "Education and prevention <br/>
<a id="pl.36.7"></a><var>36.7</var>services" means services designed to:<br/>
<a id="pl.36.8"></a><var>36.8</var>(1) educate the general public and groups identified as at risk of developing <br/>
<a id="pl.36.9"></a><var>36.9</var>emotional disturbance under section 
<statute_ref>245.4872, subdivision 3</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.10"></a><var>36.10</var>(2) increase the understanding and acceptance of problems associated with emotional
         <br/>
<a id="pl.36.11"></a><var>36.11</var>disturbances;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.12"></a><var>36.12</var>(3) improve people's skills in dealing with high-risk situations known to affect <br/>
<a id="pl.36.13"></a><var>36.13</var>children's mental health and functioning; and<br/>
<a id="pl.36.14"></a><var>36.14</var>(4) refer specific children or their families with mental health needs to mental health
         <br/>
<a id="pl.36.15"></a><var>36.15</var>services.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.16"></a><var>36.16</var>(b) The services include distribution to individuals and agencies identified by the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.36.17"></a><var>36.17</var>county board and the local children's mental health advisory council of information
         on <br/>
<a id="pl.36.18"></a><var>36.18</var>predictors and symptoms of emotional disturbances, where mental health services are
         <br/>
<a id="pl.36.19"></a><var>36.19</var>available in the county, and how to access the services.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.40.0"></a><a id="pl.36.20"></a><var>36.20</var>    Sec. 40. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 245.4874, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.36.21"></a><var>36.21</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Duties of county board.</b> (a) The county board must:<br/>
<a id="pl.36.22"></a><var>36.22</var>    (1) develop a system of affordable and locally available children's mental health
         <br/>
<a id="pl.36.23"></a><var>36.23</var>services according to sections 
         <statute_ref>245.487</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>245.4889</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.24"></a><var>36.24</var>    (2) establish a mechanism providing for interagency coordination as specified in <br/>
<a id="pl.36.25"></a><var>36.25</var>section 
<statute_ref>245.4875, subdivision 6</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.26"></a><var>36.26</var>    (3) (2) consider the assessment of unmet needs in the county as reported by the local <br/>
<a id="pl.36.27"></a><var>36.27</var>children's mental health advisory council under section 
         <statute_ref>245.4875, subdivision 5</statute_ref>, paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.36.28"></a><var>36.28</var>(b), clause (3). The county shall provide, upon request of the local children's mental
         health <br/>
<a id="pl.36.29"></a><var>36.29</var>advisory council, readily available data to assist in the determination of unmet needs;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.30"></a><var>36.30</var>    (4) (3) assure that parents and providers in the county receive information about how <br/>
<a id="pl.36.31"></a><var>36.31</var>to gain access to services provided according to sections 
         <statute_ref>245.487</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>245.4889</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.32"></a><var>36.32</var>    (5) (4) coordinate the delivery of children's mental health services with services <br/>
<a id="pl.36.33"></a><var>36.33</var>provided by social services, education, corrections, health, and vocational agencies
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.37.1"></a><var>37.1</var>improve the availability of mental health services to children and the cost-effectiveness
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.37.2"></a><var>37.2</var>their delivery;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.3"></a><var>37.3</var>    (6) (5) assure that mental health services delivered according to sections 
         <statute_ref>245.487 <br/>
</statute_ref><a id="pl.37.4"></a><var>37.4</var>to 
         <statute_ref>245.4889</statute_ref> are delivered expeditiously and are appropriate to the child's diagnostic <br/>
<a id="pl.37.5"></a><var>37.5</var>assessment and individual treatment plan;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.6"></a><var>37.6</var>    (7) (6) provide for case management services to each child with severe emotional <br/>
<a id="pl.37.7"></a><var>37.7</var>disturbance according to sections 
         <statute_ref>245.486</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>245.4871</statute_ref>, subdivisions 3 and 4; and 
         <statute_ref>245.4881, <br/>
<a id="pl.37.8"></a><var>37.8</var>subdivisions 1, 3, and 5
         </statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.9"></a><var>37.9</var>    (8) (7) provide for screening of each child under section 
         <statute_ref>245.4885</statute_ref> upon admission <br/>
<a id="pl.37.10"></a><var>37.10</var>to a residential treatment facility, acute care hospital inpatient treatment, or informal
         <br/>
<a id="pl.37.11"></a><var>37.11</var>admission to a regional treatment center;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.12"></a><var>37.12</var>    (9) (8) prudently administer grants and purchase-of-service contracts that the county <br/>
<a id="pl.37.13"></a><var>37.13</var>board determines are necessary to fulfill its responsibilities under sections 
         <statute_ref>245.487 </statute_ref>to <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.37.14"></a><var>37.14</var>245.4889
         </statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.15"></a><var>37.15</var>    (10) (9) assure that mental health professionals, mental health practitioners, and case <br/>
<a id="pl.37.16"></a><var>37.16</var>managers employed by or under contract to the county to provide mental health services
         <br/>
<a id="pl.37.17"></a><var>37.17</var>are qualified under section 
         <statute_ref>245.4871</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.18"></a><var>37.18</var>    (11) (10) assure that children's mental health services are coordinated with adult <br/>
<a id="pl.37.19"></a><var>37.19</var>mental health services specified in sections 
         <statute_ref>245.461</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>245.486</statute_ref> so that a continuum of <br/>
<a id="pl.37.20"></a><var>37.20</var>mental health services is available to serve persons with mental illness, regardless
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.37.21"></a><var>37.21</var>the person's age;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.22"></a><var>37.22</var>    (12) (11) assure that culturally competent mental health consultants are used as <br/>
<a id="pl.37.23"></a><var>37.23</var>necessary to assist the county board in assessing and providing appropriate treatment
         for <br/>
<a id="pl.37.24"></a><var>37.24</var>children of cultural or racial minority heritage; and<br/>
<a id="pl.37.25"></a><var>37.25</var>    (13) (12) consistent with section 
         <statute_ref>245.486</statute_ref>, arrange for or provide a children's mental <br/>
<a id="pl.37.26"></a><var>37.26</var>health screening for:<br/>
<a id="pl.37.27"></a><var>37.27</var>(i) a child receiving child protective services;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.28"></a><var>37.28</var>(ii) a child in out-of-home placement;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.29"></a><var>37.29</var>(iii) a child for whom parental rights have been terminated;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.30"></a><var>37.30</var>(iv) a child found to be delinquent; or<br/>
<a id="pl.37.31"></a><var>37.31</var>(v) a child found to have committed a juvenile petty offense for the third or <br/>
<a id="pl.37.32"></a><var>37.32</var>subsequent time.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.33"></a><var>37.33</var>A children's mental health screening is not required when a screening or diagnostic
         <br/>
<a id="pl.37.34"></a><var>37.34</var>assessment has been performed within the previous 180 days, or the child is currently
         <br/>
<a id="pl.37.35"></a><var>37.35</var>under the care of a mental health professional.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.1"></a><var>38.1</var>(b) When a child is receiving protective services or is in out-of-home placement,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.38.2"></a><var>38.2</var>the court or county agency must notify a parent or guardian whose parental rights
         have <br/>
<a id="pl.38.3"></a><var>38.3</var>not been terminated of the potential mental health screening and the option to prevent
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.4"></a><var>38.4</var>screening by notifying the court or county agency in writing.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.5"></a><var>38.5</var>(c) When a child is found to be delinquent or a child is found to have committed a
         <br/>
<a id="pl.38.6"></a><var>38.6</var>juvenile petty offense for the third or subsequent time, the court or county agency
         must <br/>
<a id="pl.38.7"></a><var>38.7</var>obtain written informed consent from the parent or legal guardian before a screening
         is <br/>
<a id="pl.38.8"></a><var>38.8</var>conducted unless the court, notwithstanding the parent's failure to consent, determines
         that <br/>
<a id="pl.38.9"></a><var>38.9</var>the screening is in the child's best interest.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.10"></a><var>38.10</var>(d) The screening shall be conducted with a screening instrument approved by <br/>
<a id="pl.38.11"></a><var>38.11</var>the commissioner of human services according to criteria that are updated and issued
         <br/>
<a id="pl.38.12"></a><var>38.12</var>annually to ensure that approved screening instruments are valid and useful for child
         <br/>
<a id="pl.38.13"></a><var>38.13</var>welfare and juvenile justice populations. Screenings shall be conducted by a mental
         health <br/>
<a id="pl.38.14"></a><var>38.14</var>practitioner as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>245.4871, subdivision 26</statute_ref>, or a probation officer or local <br/>
<a id="pl.38.15"></a><var>38.15</var>social services agency staff person who is trained in the use of the screening instrument.
         <br/>
<a id="pl.38.16"></a><var>38.16</var>Training in the use of the instrument shall include:<br/>
<a id="pl.38.17"></a><var>38.17</var>(1) training in the administration of the instrument;<br/>
<a id="pl.38.18"></a><var>38.18</var>(2) the interpretation of its validity given the child's current circumstances;<br/>
<a id="pl.38.19"></a><var>38.19</var>(3) the state and federal data practices laws and confidentiality standards;<br/>
<a id="pl.38.20"></a><var>38.20</var>(4) the parental consent requirement; and<br/>
<a id="pl.38.21"></a><var>38.21</var>(5) providing respect for families and cultural values.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.22"></a><var>38.22</var>If the screen indicates a need for assessment, the child's family, or if the family
         lacks <br/>
<a id="pl.38.23"></a><var>38.23</var>mental health insurance, the local social services agency, in consultation with the
         child's <br/>
<a id="pl.38.24"></a><var>38.24</var>family, shall have conducted a diagnostic assessment, including a functional assessment.
         <br/>
<a id="pl.38.25"></a><var>38.25</var>The administration of the screening shall safeguard the privacy of children receiving
         <br/>
<a id="pl.38.26"></a><var>38.26</var>the screening and their families and shall comply with the Minnesota Government Data
         <br/>
<a id="pl.38.27"></a><var>38.27</var>Practices Act, chapter 13, and the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
         <br/>
<a id="pl.38.28"></a><var>38.28</var>Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191. Screening results shall be considered private data
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.38.29"></a><var>38.29</var>the commissioner shall not collect individual screening results.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.30"></a><var>38.30</var>    (e) When the county board refers clients to providers of children's therapeutic <br/>
<a id="pl.38.31"></a><var>38.31</var>services and supports under section 
         <statute_ref>256B.0943</statute_ref>, the county board must clearly identify <br/>
<a id="pl.38.32"></a><var>38.32</var>the desired services components not covered under section 
         <statute_ref>256B.0943</statute_ref> and identify the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.33"></a><var>38.33</var>reimbursement source for those requested services, the method of payment, and the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.38.34"></a><var>38.34</var>payment rate to the provider.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.41.0"></a><a id="pl.39.1"></a><var>39.1</var>    Sec. 41. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 245.4877, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.39.2"></a><var>39.2</var><b>245.4877 EDUCATION AND PREVENTION SERVICES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.39.3"></a><var>39.3</var>Education and prevention services must be available to all children residing in the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.39.4"></a><var>39.4</var>county. Education and prevention services must be designed to:<br/>
<a id="pl.39.5"></a><var>39.5</var>(1) convey information regarding emotional disturbances, mental health needs, <br/>
<a id="pl.39.6"></a><var>39.6</var>and treatment resources to the general public and groups identified as at high risk of <br/>
<a id="pl.39.7"></a><var>39.7</var>developing emotional disturbance under section 
<statute_ref>245.4872, subdivision 3</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.8"></a><var>39.8</var>(2) at least annually, distribute to individuals and agencies identified by the county
         <br/>
<a id="pl.39.9"></a><var>39.9</var>board and the local children's mental health advisory council information on predictors
         <br/>
<a id="pl.39.10"></a><var>39.10</var>and symptoms of emotional disturbances, where mental health services are available
         in <br/>
<a id="pl.39.11"></a><var>39.11</var>the county, and how to access the services;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.12"></a><var>39.12</var>(3) increase understanding and acceptance of problems associated with emotional <br/>
<a id="pl.39.13"></a><var>39.13</var>disturbances;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.14"></a><var>39.14</var>(4) improve people's skills in dealing with high-risk situations known to affect <br/>
<a id="pl.39.15"></a><var>39.15</var>children's mental health and functioning;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.16"></a><var>39.16</var>(5) prevent development or deepening of emotional disturbances; and<br/>
<a id="pl.39.17"></a><var>39.17</var>(6) refer each child with emotional disturbance or the child's family with additional
         <br/>
<a id="pl.39.18"></a><var>39.18</var>mental health needs to appropriate mental health services.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.42.0"></a><a id="pl.39.19"></a><var>39.19</var>    Sec. 42. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 245.493, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.39.20"></a><var>39.20</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Qualification requirements.</b> In order to qualify as a local children's <br/>
<a id="pl.39.21"></a><var>39.21</var>mental health collaborative and be eligible to receive start-up funds, the representatives
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.39.22"></a><var>39.22</var>the local system of care, including entities provided under section 
<statute_ref>245.4875, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.39.23"></a><var>39.23</var>6
</statute_ref>, and nongovernmental entities such as parents of children in the target population;
         parent <br/>
<a id="pl.39.24"></a><var>39.24</var>and consumer organizations; community, civic, and religious organizations; private
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.39.25"></a><var>39.25</var>nonprofit mental and physical health care providers; culturally specific organizations;
         local <br/>
<a id="pl.39.26"></a><var>39.26</var>foundations; and businesses, or at a minimum one county, one school district or special
         <br/>
<a id="pl.39.27"></a><var>39.27</var>education cooperative, one mental health entity, and, by July 1, 1998, one juvenile
         justice <br/>
<a id="pl.39.28"></a><var>39.28</var>or corrections entity, must agree to the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.39.29"></a><var>39.29</var>(1) to establish a local children's mental health collaborative and develop an <br/>
<a id="pl.39.30"></a><var>39.30</var>integrated service system;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.31"></a><var>39.31</var>(2) to commit resources to providing services through the local children's mental
         <br/>
<a id="pl.39.32"></a><var>39.32</var>health collaborative; and<br/>
<a id="pl.39.33"></a><var>39.33</var>(3) develop a plan to contribute funds to the children's mental health collaborative.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.43.0"></a><a id="pl.39.34"></a><var>39.34</var>    Sec. 43. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 245.493, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.40.1"></a><var>40.1</var>    Subd. 1a. <b>Duties of certain coordinating bodies.</b> (a) By mutual agreement of the <br/>
<a id="pl.40.2"></a><var>40.2</var>collaborative and a coordinating body listed in this subdivision, a children's mental
         health <br/>
<a id="pl.40.3"></a><var>40.3</var>collaborative or a collaborative established by the merger of a children's mental
         health <br/>
<a id="pl.40.4"></a><var>40.4</var>collaborative and a family services collaborative under section 
         <statute_ref>124D.23</statute_ref>, may assume <br/>
<a id="pl.40.5"></a><var>40.5</var>the duties of a community transition interagency committee established under section
         <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.40.6"></a><var>40.6</var>125A.22
         </statute_ref>; an interagency early intervention committee established under section 
         <statute_ref>125A.30</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.40.7"></a><var>40.7</var>or a local advisory council established under section 
         <statute_ref>245.4875, subdivision 5</statute_ref>; or a local <br/>
<a id="pl.40.8"></a><var>40.8</var>coordinating council established under section 
<statute_ref>245.4875, subdivision 6</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.40.9"></a><var>40.9</var>(b) Two or more family services collaboratives or children's mental health <br/>
<a id="pl.40.10"></a><var>40.10</var>collaboratives may consolidate decision making, pool resources, and collectively act
         <br/>
<a id="pl.40.11"></a><var>40.11</var>on behalf of the individual collaboratives, based on a written agreement among the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.40.12"></a><var>40.12</var>participating collaboratives.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.44.0"></a><a id="pl.40.13"></a><var>40.13</var>    Sec. 44. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 245.493, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.40.14"></a><var>40.14</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Duties of the collaborative.</b> Each local children's mental health <br/>
<a id="pl.40.15"></a><var>40.15</var>collaborative must:<br/>
<a id="pl.40.16"></a><var>40.16</var>(1) notify the commissioner of human services within ten days of formation by <br/>
<a id="pl.40.17"></a><var>40.17</var>signing a collaborative agreement and providing the commissioner with a copy of the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.40.18"></a><var>40.18</var>signed agreement;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.19"></a><var>40.19</var>(2) identify a service delivery area and an operational target population within <br/>
<a id="pl.40.20"></a><var>40.20</var>that service delivery area. The operational target population must be economically
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.40.21"></a><var>40.21</var>culturally representative of children in the service delivery area to be served by
         the local <br/>
<a id="pl.40.22"></a><var>40.22</var>children's mental health collaborative. The size of the operational target population
         must <br/>
<a id="pl.40.23"></a><var>40.23</var>also be economically viable for the service delivery area;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.24"></a><var>40.24</var>(3) seek to maximize federal revenues available to serve children in the target <br/>
<a id="pl.40.25"></a><var>40.25</var>population by designating local expenditures for services for these children and their
         <br/>
<a id="pl.40.26"></a><var>40.26</var>families that can be matched with federal dollars;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.27"></a><var>40.27</var>(4) in consultation with the local children's advisory council and the local <br/>
<a id="pl.40.28"></a><var>40.28</var>coordinating council, if it is not the local children's mental health collaborative,
         design, <br/>
<a id="pl.40.29"></a><var>40.29</var>develop, and ensure implementation of an integrated service system that meets the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.40.30"></a><var>40.30</var>requirements for state and federal reimbursement and develop interagency agreements
         <br/>
<a id="pl.40.31"></a><var>40.31</var>necessary to implement the system;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.32"></a><var>40.32</var>(5) expand membership to include representatives of other services in the local <br/>
<a id="pl.40.33"></a><var>40.33</var>system of care including prepaid health plans under contract with the commissioner
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.40.34"></a><var>40.34</var>human services to serve the needs of children in the target population and their families;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.1"></a><var>41.1</var>(6) create or designate a management structure for fiscal and clinical responsibility
         <br/>
<a id="pl.41.2"></a><var>41.2</var>and outcome evaluation;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.3"></a><var>41.3</var>(7) spend funds generated by the local children's mental health collaborative as <br/>
<a id="pl.41.4"></a><var>41.4</var>required in sections 
         <statute_ref>245.491</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>245.495</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.5"></a><var>41.5</var>(8) explore methods and recommend changes needed at the state level to reduce <br/>
<a id="pl.41.6"></a><var>41.6</var>duplication and promote coordination of services including the use of uniform forms
         for <br/>
<a id="pl.41.7"></a><var>41.7</var>reporting, billing, and planning of services;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.8"></a><var>41.8</var>(9) submit its integrated service system design to the Children's Cabinet for approval
         <br/>
<a id="pl.41.9"></a><var>41.9</var>within one year of notifying the commissioner of human services of its formation;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.10"></a><var>41.10</var>(10) provide an annual report that includes the elements listed in section 
<statute_ref>245.494, <br/>
<a id="pl.41.11"></a><var>41.11</var>subdivision 2
</statute_ref>, and the collaborative's planned timeline to expand its operational target <br/>
<a id="pl.41.12"></a><var>41.12</var>population to the Children's Cabinet; and<br/>
<a id="pl.41.13"></a><var>41.13</var>(11) expand its operational target population.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.14"></a><var>41.14</var>Each local children's mental health collaborative may contract with the commissioner
         <br/>
<a id="pl.41.15"></a><var>41.15</var>of human services to become a medical assistance provider of mental health services
         <br/>
<a id="pl.41.16"></a><var>41.16</var>according to section 
<statute_ref>245.4933</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.45.0"></a><a id="pl.41.17"></a><var>41.17</var>    Sec. 45. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 245A.191, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.41.18"></a><var>41.18</var><b>245A.191 PROVIDER ELIGIBILITY FOR PAYMENTS FROM THE </b><br/>
<a id="pl.41.19"></a><var>41.19</var><b>CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY CONSOLIDATED TREATMENT FUND.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.41.20"></a><var>41.20</var>(a) When a chemical dependency treatment provider licensed under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.41.21"></a><var>41.21</var>Rules, parts 2960.0430 to 2960.0490 or 9530.6405 to 9530.6505, agrees to meet the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.41.22"></a><var>41.22</var>applicable requirements under section 
         <statute_ref>254B.05, subdivision 5</statute_ref>, paragraphs (b), clauses <br/>
<a id="pl.41.23"></a><var>41.23</var>(1) to (4) and (6), (c), and (d) (e), to be eligible for enhanced funding from the chemical <br/>
<a id="pl.41.24"></a><var>41.24</var>dependency consolidated treatment fund, the applicable requirements under section
         <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.41.25"></a><var>41.25</var>254B.05
         </statute_ref> are also licensing requirements that may be monitored for compliance through <br/>
<a id="pl.41.26"></a><var>41.26</var>licensing investigations and licensing inspections.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.27"></a><var>41.27</var>    (b) Noncompliance with the requirements identified under paragraph (a) may <br/>
<a id="pl.41.28"></a><var>41.28</var>result in:<br/>
<a id="pl.41.29"></a><var>41.29</var>    (1) a correction order or a conditional license under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.06</statute_ref>, or sanctions <br/>
<a id="pl.41.30"></a><var>41.30</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.07</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.31"></a><var>41.31</var>    (2) nonpayment of claims submitted by the license holder for public program <br/>
<a id="pl.41.32"></a><var>41.32</var>reimbursement;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.33"></a><var>41.33</var>    (3) recovery of payments made for the service;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.34"></a><var>41.34</var>    (4) disenrollment in the public payment program; or<br/>
<a id="pl.41.35"></a><var>41.35</var>    (5) other administrative, civil, or criminal penalties as provided by law.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.46.0"></a><a id="pl.42.1"></a><var>42.1</var>    Sec. 46. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 245A.192, subdivision 11, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.42.2"></a><var>42.2</var>    Subd. 11. <b>Prescription monitoring program.</b> (a) Upon admission to a methadone <br/>
<a id="pl.42.3"></a><var>42.3</var>clinic outpatient treatment program, clients shall be notified that the Department
         of Human <br/>
<a id="pl.42.4"></a><var>42.4</var>Services and the medical director will monitor the prescription monitoring program
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.42.5"></a><var>42.5</var>review the prescribed controlled drugs the clients have received. The medical director
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.42.6"></a><var>42.6</var>the medical director's delegate must review data from the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy
         <br/>
<a id="pl.42.7"></a><var>42.7</var>prescription monitoring program (PMP) established under section 
         <statute_ref>152.126</statute_ref> prior to the <br/>
<a id="pl.42.8"></a><var>42.8</var>client being ordered any controlled substance as defined under section 
         <statute_ref>152.126, subdivision <br/>
</statute_ref><a id="pl.42.9"></a><var>42.9</var>1, paragraph (b) (c), including medications used for the treatment of opioid addiction. The <br/>
<a id="pl.42.10"></a><var>42.10</var>subsequent reviews of the PMP data must occur quarterly and be documented in the <br/>
<a id="pl.42.11"></a><var>42.11</var>client's individual file. When the PMP data shows a recent history of multiple prescribers
         <br/>
<a id="pl.42.12"></a><var>42.12</var>or multiple prescriptions for controlled substances, then subsequent reviews of the
         PMP <br/>
<a id="pl.42.13"></a><var>42.13</var>data must occur monthly and be documented in the client's individual file. If, at
         any time, <br/>
<a id="pl.42.14"></a><var>42.14</var>the medical director believes the use of the controlled substances places the client
         at risk <br/>
<a id="pl.42.15"></a><var>42.15</var>of harm, the program must seek the client's consent to discuss the client's opioid
         treatment <br/>
<a id="pl.42.16"></a><var>42.16</var>with other prescribers and must seek consent for the other prescriber to disclose
         to the <br/>
<a id="pl.42.17"></a><var>42.17</var>opioid treatment program's medical director the client's condition that formed the
         basis of <br/>
<a id="pl.42.18"></a><var>42.18</var>the other prescriptions. Additionally, any findings from the PMP data that are relevant
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.42.19"></a><var>42.19</var>the medical director's course of treatment for the client must be documented in the
         client's <br/>
<a id="pl.42.20"></a><var>42.20</var>individual file. A review of the PMP is not required for every medication dose adjustment.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.21"></a><var>42.21</var>(b) The commissioner shall collaborate with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy <br/>
<a id="pl.42.22"></a><var>42.22</var>to develop and implement an electronic system through which the commissioner shall
         <br/>
<a id="pl.42.23"></a><var>42.23</var>routinely access the data from the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy prescription monitoring
         <br/>
<a id="pl.42.24"></a><var>42.24</var>program established under section 
         <statute_ref>152.126</statute_ref> for the purpose of determining whether <br/>
<a id="pl.42.25"></a><var>42.25</var>any client enrolled in an opioid addiction treatment program licensed according to
         this <br/>
<a id="pl.42.26"></a><var>42.26</var>section has also been prescribed or dispensed a controlled substance in addition to
         <br/>
<a id="pl.42.27"></a><var>42.27</var>that administered or dispensed by the opioid addiction treatment program. When the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.42.28"></a><var>42.28</var>commissioner determines there have been multiple prescribers or multiple prescriptions
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.42.29"></a><var>42.29</var>controlled substances, the commissioner shall:<br/>
<a id="pl.42.30"></a><var>42.30</var>(1) inform the medical director of the opioid treatment program only that the <br/>
<a id="pl.42.31"></a><var>42.31</var>commissioner determined the existence of multiple prescribers or multiple prescriptions
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.42.32"></a><var>42.32</var>controlled substances; and<br/>
<a id="pl.42.33"></a><var>42.33</var>(2) direct the medical director of the opioid treatment program to access the data
         <br/>
<a id="pl.42.34"></a><var>42.34</var>directly, review the effect of the multiple prescribers or multiple prescriptions,
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.42.35"></a><var>42.35</var>document the review.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.1"></a><var>43.1</var>(c) If determined necessary, the commissioner shall seek a federal waiver of, or <br/>
<a id="pl.43.2"></a><var>43.2</var>exception to, any applicable provision of Code of Federal Regulations, title 42, section
         <br/>
<a id="pl.43.3"></a><var>43.3</var>2.34(c), prior to implementing this subdivision.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.47.0"></a><a id="pl.43.4"></a><var>43.4</var>    Sec. 47. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 245A.50, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.43.5"></a><var>43.5</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.</b> (a) When children are present in a <br/>
<a id="pl.43.6"></a><var>43.6</var>family child care home governed by Minnesota Rules, parts 9502.0315 to 9502.0445,
         at <br/>
<a id="pl.43.7"></a><var>43.7</var>least one caregiver must be present in the home who has been trained in cardiopulmonary
         <br/>
<a id="pl.43.8"></a><var>43.8</var>resuscitation (CPR), including CPR techniques for infants and children, and in the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.43.9"></a><var>43.9</var>treatment of obstructed airways that includes CPR techniques for infants and children. <br/>
<a id="pl.43.10"></a><var>43.10</var>The CPR training must have been provided by an individual approved to provide CPR
         <br/>
<a id="pl.43.11"></a><var>43.11</var>instruction, must be repeated at least once every two years, and must be documented
         <br/>
<a id="pl.43.12"></a><var>43.12</var>in the staff person's caregiver's records.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.13"></a><var>43.13</var>    (b) A family child care provider is exempt from the CPR training requirement in <br/>
<a id="pl.43.14"></a><var>43.14</var>this subdivision related to any substitute caregiver who provides less than 30 hours
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.43.15"></a><var>43.15</var>care during any 12-month period.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.16"></a><var>43.16</var>    (c) Persons providing CPR training must use CPR training that has been developed:<br/>
<a id="pl.43.17"></a><var>43.17</var>    (1) by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross and incorporates <br/>
<a id="pl.43.18"></a><var>43.18</var>psychomotor skills to support the instruction; or<br/>
<a id="pl.43.19"></a><var>43.19</var>    (2) using nationally recognized, evidence-based guidelines for CPR training and <br/>
<a id="pl.43.20"></a><var>43.20</var>incorporates psychomotor skills to support the instruction.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.48.0"></a><a id="pl.43.21"></a><var>43.21</var>    Sec. 48. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 245C.03, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.43.22"></a><var>43.22</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Personal care provider organizations </b><b>and community first services and </b><br/>
<a id="pl.43.23"></a><var>43.23</var><b>supports workers</b><b>.</b> The commissioner shall conduct background studies on any individual <br/>
<a id="pl.43.24"></a><var>43.24</var>required under sections 
         <statute_ref>256B.0651 </statute_ref>to 
         <statute_ref>256B.0654</statute_ref>, and
<statute_ref>256B.0659</statute_ref>, and 
<statute_ref>256B.85</statute_ref> to have a <br/>
<a id="pl.43.25"></a><var>43.25</var>background study completed under this chapter.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.49.0"></a><a id="pl.43.26"></a><var>43.26</var>    Sec. 49. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 245C.22, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.43.27"></a><var>43.27</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Scope of set-aside.</b> (a) If the commissioner sets aside a disqualification <br/>
<a id="pl.43.28"></a><var>43.28</var>under this section, the disqualified individual remains disqualified, but may hold
         a license <br/>
<a id="pl.43.29"></a><var>43.29</var>and have direct contact with or access to persons receiving services. Except as provided
         in <br/>
<a id="pl.43.30"></a><var>43.30</var>paragraph (b), the commissioner's set-aside of a disqualification is limited solely
         to the <br/>
<a id="pl.43.31"></a><var>43.31</var>licensed program, applicant, or agency specified in the set aside notice under section
         <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.43.32"></a><var>43.32</var>245C.23
         </statute_ref>. For personal care provider organizations, the commissioner's set-aside may <br/>
<a id="pl.43.33"></a><var>43.33</var>further be limited to a specific individual who is receiving services. For new background
         <br/>
<a id="pl.44.1"></a><var>44.1</var>studies required under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.04</statute_ref>, subdivision 1, paragraph (i) (g), if an individual's <br/>
<a id="pl.44.2"></a><var>44.2</var>disqualification was previously set aside for the license holder's program and the
         new <br/>
<a id="pl.44.3"></a><var>44.3</var>background study results in no new information that indicates the individual may pose
         a <br/>
<a id="pl.44.4"></a><var>44.4</var>risk of harm to persons receiving services from the license holder, the previous set-aside
         <br/>
<a id="pl.44.5"></a><var>44.5</var>shall remain in effect.<br/>
<a id="pl.44.6"></a><var>44.6</var>(b) If the commissioner has previously set aside an individual's disqualification
         <br/>
<a id="pl.44.7"></a><var>44.7</var>for one or more programs or agencies, and the individual is the subject of a subsequent
         <br/>
<a id="pl.44.8"></a><var>44.8</var>background study for a different program or agency, the commissioner shall determine
         <br/>
<a id="pl.44.9"></a><var>44.9</var>whether the disqualification is set aside for the program or agency that initiated
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.10"></a><var>44.10</var>subsequent background study. A notice of a set-aside under paragraph (c) shall be
         issued <br/>
<a id="pl.44.11"></a><var>44.11</var>within 15 working days if all of the following criteria are met:<br/>
<a id="pl.44.12"></a><var>44.12</var>(1) the subsequent background study was initiated in connection with a program <br/>
<a id="pl.44.13"></a><var>44.13</var>licensed or regulated under the same provisions of law and rule for at least one program
         <br/>
<a id="pl.44.14"></a><var>44.14</var>for which the individual's disqualification was previously set aside by the commissioner;<br/>
<a id="pl.44.15"></a><var>44.15</var>(2) the individual is not disqualified for an offense specified in section 
         <statute_ref>245C.15</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.44.16"></a><var>44.16</var>subdivision 1 or 2;<br/>
<a id="pl.44.17"></a><var>44.17</var>(3) the commissioner has received no new information to indicate that the individual
         <br/>
<a id="pl.44.18"></a><var>44.18</var>may pose a risk of harm to any person served by the program; and<br/>
<a id="pl.44.19"></a><var>44.19</var>(4) the previous set-aside was not limited to a specific person receiving services.<br/>
<a id="pl.44.20"></a><var>44.20</var>(c) When a disqualification is set aside under paragraph (b), the notice of background
         <br/>
<a id="pl.44.21"></a><var>44.21</var>study results issued under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.17</statute_ref>, in addition to the requirements under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.44.22"></a><var>44.22</var>245C.17
         </statute_ref>, shall state that the disqualification is set aside for the program or agency that
         <br/>
<a id="pl.44.23"></a><var>44.23</var>initiated the subsequent background study. The notice must inform the individual that
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.24"></a><var>44.24</var>individual may request reconsideration of the disqualification under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.21</statute_ref> on <br/>
<a id="pl.44.25"></a><var>44.25</var>the basis that the information used to disqualify the individual is incorrect.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.50.0"></a><a id="pl.44.26"></a><var>44.26</var>    Sec. 50. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 245D.061, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.44.27"></a><var>44.27</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Standards for emergency use of manual restraints.</b> The license <br/>
<a id="pl.44.28"></a><var>44.28</var>holder must ensure that emergency use of manual restraints complies with the requirements
         <br/>
<a id="pl.44.29"></a><var>44.29</var>of this chapter and the license holder's policy and procedures as required under subdivision
         <br/>
<a id="pl.44.30"></a><var>44.30</var>10 9. For the purposes of persons receiving services governed by this chapter, this section
         <br/>
<a id="pl.44.31"></a><var>44.31</var>supersedes the requirements identified in Minnesota Rules, part 9525.2770.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.51.0"></a><a id="pl.44.32"></a><var>44.32</var>    Sec. 51. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 253B.07, subdivision 7, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.44.33"></a><var>44.33</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Preliminary hearing.</b> (a) No proposed patient may be held in a treatment <br/>
<a id="pl.44.34"></a><var>44.34</var>facility under a judicial hold pursuant to subdivision 6 2b longer than 72 hours, exclusive <br/>
<a id="pl.45.1"></a><var>45.1</var>of Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, unless the court holds a preliminary hearing
         <br/>
<a id="pl.45.2"></a><var>45.2</var>and determines that the standard is met to hold the person.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.3"></a><var>45.3</var>(b) The proposed patient, patient's counsel, the petitioner, the county attorney,
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.45.4"></a><var>45.4</var>any other persons as the court directs shall be given at least 24 hours written notice
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.45.5"></a><var>45.5</var>the preliminary hearing. The notice shall include the alleged grounds for confinement.
         <br/>
<a id="pl.45.6"></a><var>45.6</var>The proposed patient shall be represented at the preliminary hearing by counsel. The
         <br/>
<a id="pl.45.7"></a><var>45.7</var>court may admit reliable hearsay evidence, including written reports, for the purpose
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.45.8"></a><var>45.8</var>the preliminary hearing.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.9"></a><var>45.9</var>(c) The court, on its motion or on the motion of any party, may exclude or excuse
         a <br/>
<a id="pl.45.10"></a><var>45.10</var>proposed patient who is seriously disruptive or who is incapable of comprehending
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.45.11"></a><var>45.11</var>participating in the proceedings. In such instances, the court shall, with specificity
         on the <br/>
<a id="pl.45.12"></a><var>45.12</var>record, state the behavior of the proposed patient or other circumstances which justify
         <br/>
<a id="pl.45.13"></a><var>45.13</var>proceeding in the absence of the proposed patient.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.14"></a><var>45.14</var>(d) The court may continue the judicial hold of the proposed patient if it finds,
         by <br/>
<a id="pl.45.15"></a><var>45.15</var>a preponderance of the evidence, that serious physical harm to the proposed patient
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.45.16"></a><var>45.16</var>others is likely if the proposed patient is not immediately confined. If a proposed
         patient <br/>
<a id="pl.45.17"></a><var>45.17</var>was acquitted of a crime against the person under section 
         <statute_ref>611.026</statute_ref> immediately preceding <br/>
<a id="pl.45.18"></a><var>45.18</var>the filing of the petition, the court may presume that serious physical harm to the
         patient or <br/>
<a id="pl.45.19"></a><var>45.19</var>others is likely if the proposed patient is not immediately confined.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.20"></a><var>45.20</var>(e) Upon a showing that a person subject to a petition for commitment may need <br/>
<a id="pl.45.21"></a><var>45.21</var>treatment with neuroleptic medications and that the person may lack capacity to make
         <br/>
<a id="pl.45.22"></a><var>45.22</var>decisions regarding that treatment, the court may appoint a substitute decision-maker
         <br/>
<a id="pl.45.23"></a><var>45.23</var>as provided in section 
         <statute_ref>253B.092, subdivision 6</statute_ref>. The substitute decision-maker shall <br/>
<a id="pl.45.24"></a><var>45.24</var>meet with the proposed patient and provider and make a report to the court at the
         hearing <br/>
<a id="pl.45.25"></a><var>45.25</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>253B.08</statute_ref> regarding whether the administration of neuroleptic medications <br/>
<a id="pl.45.26"></a><var>45.26</var>is appropriate under the criteria of section 
         <statute_ref>253B.092, subdivision 7</statute_ref>. If the substitute <br/>
<a id="pl.45.27"></a><var>45.27</var>decision-maker consents to treatment with neuroleptic medications and the proposed
         <br/>
<a id="pl.45.28"></a><var>45.28</var>patient does not refuse the medication, neuroleptic medication may be administered
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.45.29"></a><var>45.29</var>the patient. If the substitute decision-maker does not consent or the patient refuses,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.45.30"></a><var>45.30</var>neuroleptic medication may not be administered without a court order, or in an emergency
         <br/>
<a id="pl.45.31"></a><var>45.31</var>as set forth in section 
         <statute_ref>253B.092, subdivision 3</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.52.0"></a><a id="pl.45.32"></a><var>45.32</var>    Sec. 52. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 254B.05, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.45.33"></a><var>45.33</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Rate requirements.</b> (a) The commissioner shall establish rates for <br/>
<a id="pl.45.34"></a><var>45.34</var>chemical dependency services and service enhancements funded under this chapter.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.35"></a><var>45.35</var>(b) Eligible chemical dependency treatment services include:<br/>
<a id="pl.46.1"></a><var>46.1</var>(1) outpatient treatment services that are licensed according to Minnesota Rules,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.46.2"></a><var>46.2</var>parts 9530.6405 to 9530.6480, or applicable tribal license;<br/>
<a id="pl.46.3"></a><var>46.3</var>(2) medication-assisted therapy services that are licensed according to Minnesota
         <br/>
<a id="pl.46.4"></a><var>46.4</var>Rules, parts 9530.6405 to 9530.6480 and 9530.6500, or applicable tribal license;<br/>
<a id="pl.46.5"></a><var>46.5</var>(3) medication-assisted therapy plus enhanced treatment services that meet the <br/>
<a id="pl.46.6"></a><var>46.6</var>requirements of clause (2) and provide nine hours of clinical services each week;<br/>
<a id="pl.46.7"></a><var>46.7</var>(4) high, medium, and low intensity residential treatment services that are licensed
         <br/>
<a id="pl.46.8"></a><var>46.8</var>according to Minnesota Rules, parts 9530.6405 to 9530.6480 and 9530.6505, or applicable
         <br/>
<a id="pl.46.9"></a><var>46.9</var>tribal license which provide, respectively, 30, 15, and five hours of clinical services
         each <br/>
<a id="pl.46.10"></a><var>46.10</var>week;<br/>
<a id="pl.46.11"></a><var>46.11</var>(5) hospital-based treatment services that are licensed according to Minnesota Rules,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.46.12"></a><var>46.12</var>parts 9530.6405 to 9530.6480, or applicable tribal license and licensed as a hospital
         under <br/>
<a id="pl.46.13"></a><var>46.13</var>sections 
         <statute_ref>144.50</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>144.56</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.46.14"></a><var>46.14</var>(6) adolescent treatment programs that are licensed as outpatient treatment programs
         <br/>
<a id="pl.46.15"></a><var>46.15</var>according to Minnesota Rules, parts 9530.6405 to 9530.6485, or as residential treatment
         <br/>
<a id="pl.46.16"></a><var>46.16</var>programs according to Minnesota Rules, parts 2960.0010 to 2960.0220, and 2960.0430
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.46.17"></a><var>46.17</var>2960.0490, or applicable tribal license; and<br/>
<a id="pl.46.18"></a><var>46.18</var>(7) room and board facilities that meet the requirements of section 
<statute_ref>254B.05</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.46.19"></a><var>46.19</var>subdivision 1a.<br/>
<a id="pl.46.20"></a><var>46.20</var>(c) The commissioner shall establish higher rates for programs that meet the <br/>
<a id="pl.46.21"></a><var>46.21</var>requirements of paragraph (b) and the following additional requirements:<br/>
<a id="pl.46.22"></a><var>46.22</var>(1) programs that serve parents with their children if the program:<br/>
<a id="pl.46.23"></a><var>46.23</var>(i) provides on-site child care during hours of treatment activity that meets the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.46.24"></a><var>46.24</var>requirements in Minnesota Rules, part 9530.6490, or section 
         <statute_ref>245A.03, subdivision 2</statute_ref>; or<br/>
<a id="pl.46.25"></a><var>46.25</var>(ii) arranges for off-site child care during hours of treatment activity at a facility
         that <br/>
<a id="pl.46.26"></a><var>46.26</var>is licensed under chapter 245A as:<br/>
<a id="pl.46.27"></a><var>46.27</var>(A) a child care center under Minnesota Rules, chapter 9503; or<br/>
<a id="pl.46.28"></a><var>46.28</var>(B) a family child care home under Minnesota Rules, chapter 9502;<br/>
<a id="pl.46.29"></a><var>46.29</var>(2) culturally specific programs as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>254B.01, subdivision 8 4a</statute_ref>, if <br/>
<a id="pl.46.30"></a><var>46.30</var>the program meets the requirements in Minnesota Rules, part 9530.6605, subpart 13;<br/>
<a id="pl.46.31"></a><var>46.31</var>(3) programs that offer medical services delivered by appropriately credentialed <br/>
<a id="pl.46.32"></a><var>46.32</var>health care staff in an amount equal to two hours per client per week if the medical
         <br/>
<a id="pl.46.33"></a><var>46.33</var>needs of the client and the nature and provision of any medical services provided
         are <br/>
<a id="pl.46.34"></a><var>46.34</var>documented in the client file; and<br/>
<a id="pl.46.35"></a><var>46.35</var>(4) programs that offer services to individuals with co-occurring mental health and
         <br/>
<a id="pl.46.36"></a><var>46.36</var>chemical dependency problems if:<br/>
<a id="pl.47.1"></a><var>47.1</var>(i) the program meets the co-occurring requirements in Minnesota Rules, part <br/>
<a id="pl.47.2"></a><var>47.2</var>9530.6495;<br/>
<a id="pl.47.3"></a><var>47.3</var>(ii) 25 percent of the counseling staff are licensed mental health professionals,
         as <br/>
<a id="pl.47.4"></a><var>47.4</var>defined in section 
         <statute_ref>245.462, subdivision 18</statute_ref>, clauses (1) to (6), or are students or licensing <br/>
<a id="pl.47.5"></a><var>47.5</var>candidates under the supervision of a licensed alcohol and drug counselor supervisor
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.47.6"></a><var>47.6</var>licensed mental health professional, except that no more than 50 percent of the mental
         <br/>
<a id="pl.47.7"></a><var>47.7</var>health staff may be students or licensing candidates with time documented to be directly
         <br/>
<a id="pl.47.8"></a><var>47.8</var>related to provisions of co-occurring services;<br/>
<a id="pl.47.9"></a><var>47.9</var>(iii) clients scoring positive on a standardized mental health screen receive a mental
         <br/>
<a id="pl.47.10"></a><var>47.10</var>health diagnostic assessment within ten days of admission;<br/>
<a id="pl.47.11"></a><var>47.11</var>(iv) the program has standards for multidisciplinary case review that include a <br/>
<a id="pl.47.12"></a><var>47.12</var>monthly review for each client that, at a minimum, includes a licensed mental health
         <br/>
<a id="pl.47.13"></a><var>47.13</var>professional and licensed alcohol and drug counselor, and their involvement in the
         review <br/>
<a id="pl.47.14"></a><var>47.14</var>is documented;<br/>
<a id="pl.47.15"></a><var>47.15</var>(v) family education is offered that addresses mental health and substance abuse <br/>
<a id="pl.47.16"></a><var>47.16</var>disorders and the interaction between the two; and<br/>
<a id="pl.47.17"></a><var>47.17</var>(vi) co-occurring counseling staff will receive eight hours of co-occurring disorder
         <br/>
<a id="pl.47.18"></a><var>47.18</var>training annually.<br/>
<a id="pl.47.19"></a><var>47.19</var>(d) In order to be eligible for a higher rate under paragraph (c), clause (1), a program
         <br/>
<a id="pl.47.20"></a><var>47.20</var>that provides arrangements for off-site child care must maintain current documentation
         at <br/>
<a id="pl.47.21"></a><var>47.21</var>the chemical dependency facility of the child care provider's current licensure to
         provide <br/>
<a id="pl.47.22"></a><var>47.22</var>child care services. Programs that provide child care according to paragraph (c),
         clause <br/>
<a id="pl.47.23"></a><var>47.23</var>(1), must be deemed in compliance with the licensing requirements in Minnesota Rules,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.47.24"></a><var>47.24</var>part 9530.6490.<br/>
<a id="pl.47.25"></a><var>47.25</var>(e) Adolescent residential programs that meet the requirements of Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.47.26"></a><var>47.26</var>Rules, parts 2960.0430 to 2960.0490 and 2960.0580 to 2960.0690, are exempt from the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.47.27"></a><var>47.27</var>requirements in paragraph (c), clause (4), items (i) to (iv).<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.53.0"></a><a id="pl.47.28"></a><var>47.28</var>    Sec. 53. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256.01, subdivision 14b, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.47.29"></a><var>47.29</var>    Subd. 14b. <b>American Indian child welfare projects.</b> (a) The commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.47.30"></a><var>47.30</var>human services may authorize projects to test tribal delivery of child welfare services
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.47.31"></a><var>47.31</var>American Indian children and their parents and custodians living on the reservation.
         <br/>
<a id="pl.47.32"></a><var>47.32</var>The commissioner has authority to solicit and determine which tribes may participate
         <br/>
<a id="pl.47.33"></a><var>47.33</var>in a project. Grants may be issued to Minnesota Indian tribes to support the projects.
         <br/>
<a id="pl.47.34"></a><var>47.34</var>The commissioner may waive existing state rules as needed to accomplish the projects.
         <br/>
<a id="pl.47.35"></a><var>47.35</var>Notwithstanding section 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref>, the commissioner may authorize projects to use <br/>
<a id="pl.48.1"></a><var>48.1</var>alternative methods of investigating and assessing reports of child maltreatment,
         provided <br/>
<a id="pl.48.2"></a><var>48.2</var>that the projects comply with the provisions of section 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref> dealing with the rights <br/>
<a id="pl.48.3"></a><var>48.3</var>of individuals who are subjects of reports or investigations, including notice and
         appeal <br/>
<a id="pl.48.4"></a><var>48.4</var>rights and data practices requirements. The commissioner may seek any federal approvals
         <br/>
<a id="pl.48.5"></a><var>48.5</var>necessary to carry out the projects as well as seek and use any funds available to
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.48.6"></a><var>48.6</var>commissioner, including use of federal funds, foundation funds, existing grant funds,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.48.7"></a><var>48.7</var>and other funds. The commissioner is authorized to advance state funds as necessary
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.48.8"></a><var>48.8</var>operate the projects. Federal reimbursement applicable to the projects is appropriated
         <br/>
<a id="pl.48.9"></a><var>48.9</var>to the commissioner for the purposes of the projects. The projects must be required
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.48.10"></a><var>48.10</var>address responsibility for safety, permanency, and well-being of children.<br/>
<a id="pl.48.11"></a><var>48.11</var>(b) For the purposes of this section, "American Indian child" means a person under
         21 <br/>
<a id="pl.48.12"></a><var>48.12</var>years old and who is a tribal member or eligible for membership in one of the tribes
         chosen <br/>
<a id="pl.48.13"></a><var>48.13</var>for a project under this subdivision and who is residing on the reservation of that
         tribe.<br/>
<a id="pl.48.14"></a><var>48.14</var>(c) In order to qualify for an American Indian child welfare project, a tribe must:<br/>
<a id="pl.48.15"></a><var>48.15</var>(1) be one of the existing tribes with reservation land in Minnesota;<br/>
<a id="pl.48.16"></a><var>48.16</var>(2) have a tribal court with jurisdiction over child custody proceedings;<br/>
<a id="pl.48.17"></a><var>48.17</var>(3) have a substantial number of children for whom determinations of maltreatment
         <br/>
<a id="pl.48.18"></a><var>48.18</var>have occurred;<br/>
<a id="pl.48.19"></a><var>48.19</var>(4) have capacity to respond to reports of abuse and neglect under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.48.20"></a><var>48.20</var>(5) provide a wide range of services to families in need of child welfare services;
         and<br/>
<a id="pl.48.21"></a><var>48.21</var>(6) have a tribal-state title IV-E agreement in effect.<br/>
<a id="pl.48.22"></a><var>48.22</var>(d) Grants awarded under this section may be used for the nonfederal costs of <br/>
<a id="pl.48.23"></a><var>48.23</var>providing child welfare services to American Indian children on the tribe's reservation,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.48.24"></a><var>48.24</var>including costs associated with:<br/>
<a id="pl.48.25"></a><var>48.25</var>(1) assessment and prevention of child abuse and neglect;<br/>
<a id="pl.48.26"></a><var>48.26</var>(2) family preservation;<br/>
<a id="pl.48.27"></a><var>48.27</var>(3) facilitative, supportive, and reunification services;<br/>
<a id="pl.48.28"></a><var>48.28</var>(4) out-of-home placement for children removed from the home for child protective
         <br/>
<a id="pl.48.29"></a><var>48.29</var>purposes; and<br/>
<a id="pl.48.30"></a><var>48.30</var>(5) other activities and services approved by the commissioner that further the goals
         <br/>
<a id="pl.48.31"></a><var>48.31</var>of providing safety, permanency, and well-being of American Indian children.<br/>
<a id="pl.48.32"></a><var>48.32</var>(e) When a tribe has initiated a project and has been approved by the commissioner
         <br/>
<a id="pl.48.33"></a><var>48.33</var>to assume child welfare responsibilities for American Indian children of that tribe
         under <br/>
<a id="pl.48.34"></a><var>48.34</var>this section, the affected county social service agency is relieved of responsibility
         for <br/>
<a id="pl.48.35"></a><var>48.35</var>responding to reports of abuse and neglect under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref> for those children <br/>
<a id="pl.48.36"></a><var>48.36</var>during the time within which the tribal project is in effect and funded. The commissioner
         <br/>
<a id="pl.49.1"></a><var>49.1</var>shall work with tribes and affected counties to develop procedures for data collection,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.49.2"></a><var>49.2</var>evaluation, and clarification of ongoing role and financial responsibilities of the
         county <br/>
<a id="pl.49.3"></a><var>49.3</var>and tribe for child welfare services prior to initiation of the project. Children
         who have not <br/>
<a id="pl.49.4"></a><var>49.4</var>been identified by the tribe as participating in the project shall remain the responsibility
         <br/>
<a id="pl.49.5"></a><var>49.5</var>of the county. Nothing in this section shall alter responsibilities of the county
         for law <br/>
<a id="pl.49.6"></a><var>49.6</var>enforcement or court services.<br/>
<a id="pl.49.7"></a><var>49.7</var>(f) Participating tribes may conduct children's mental health screenings under section
         <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.49.8"></a><var>49.8</var>245.4874, subdivision 1
         </statute_ref>, paragraph (a), clause (13) (12), for children who are eligible for <br/>
<a id="pl.49.9"></a><var>49.9</var>the initiative and living on the reservation and who meet one of the following criteria:<br/>
<a id="pl.49.10"></a><var>49.10</var>(1) the child must be receiving child protective services;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.11"></a><var>49.11</var>(2) the child must be in foster care; or<br/>
<a id="pl.49.12"></a><var>49.12</var>(3) the child's parents must have had parental rights suspended or terminated.<br/>
<a id="pl.49.13"></a><var>49.13</var>Tribes may access reimbursement from available state funds for conducting the screenings.
         <br/>
<a id="pl.49.14"></a><var>49.14</var>Nothing in this section shall alter responsibilities of the county for providing services
         <br/>
<a id="pl.49.15"></a><var>49.15</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>245.487</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.49.16"></a><var>49.16</var>(g) Participating tribes may establish a local child mortality review panel. In <br/>
<a id="pl.49.17"></a><var>49.17</var>establishing a local child mortality review panel, the tribe agrees to conduct local
         child <br/>
<a id="pl.49.18"></a><var>49.18</var>mortality reviews for child deaths or near-fatalities occurring on the reservation
         under <br/>
<a id="pl.49.19"></a><var>49.19</var>subdivision 12. Tribes with established child mortality review panels shall have access
         <br/>
<a id="pl.49.20"></a><var>49.20</var>to nonpublic data and shall protect nonpublic data under subdivision 12, paragraphs
         (c) <br/>
<a id="pl.49.21"></a><var>49.21</var>to (e). The tribe shall provide written notice to the commissioner and affected counties
         <br/>
<a id="pl.49.22"></a><var>49.22</var>when a local child mortality review panel has been established and shall provide data
         upon <br/>
<a id="pl.49.23"></a><var>49.23</var>request of the commissioner for purposes of sharing nonpublic data with members of
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.49.24"></a><var>49.24</var>state child mortality review panel in connection to an individual case.<br/>
<a id="pl.49.25"></a><var>49.25</var>(h) The commissioner shall collect information on outcomes relating to child safety,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.49.26"></a><var>49.26</var>permanency, and well-being of American Indian children who are served in the projects.
         <br/>
<a id="pl.49.27"></a><var>49.27</var>Participating tribes must provide information to the state in a format and completeness
         <br/>
<a id="pl.49.28"></a><var>49.28</var>deemed acceptable by the state to meet state and federal reporting requirements.<br/>
<a id="pl.49.29"></a><var>49.29</var>    (i) In consultation with the White Earth Band, the commissioner shall develop <br/>
<a id="pl.49.30"></a><var>49.30</var>and submit to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees
         <br/>
<a id="pl.49.31"></a><var>49.31</var>with jurisdiction over health and human services a plan to transfer legal responsibility
         <br/>
<a id="pl.49.32"></a><var>49.32</var>for providing child protective services to White Earth Band member children residing
         in <br/>
<a id="pl.49.33"></a><var>49.33</var>Hennepin County to the White Earth Band. The plan shall include a financing proposal,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.49.34"></a><var>49.34</var>definitions of key terms, statutory amendments required, and other provisions required
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.49.35"></a><var>49.35</var>implement the plan. The commissioner shall submit the plan by January 15, 2012.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.54.0"></a><a id="pl.50.1"></a><var>50.1</var>    Sec. 54. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256.969, subdivision 8, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.50.2"></a><var>50.2</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Unusual length of stay experience.</b> (a) The commissioner shall establish <br/>
<a id="pl.50.3"></a><var>50.3</var>day outlier thresholds for each diagnostic category established under subdivision
         2 at two <br/>
<a id="pl.50.4"></a><var>50.4</var>standard deviations beyond the mean length of stay. Payment for the days beyond the
         outlier <br/>
<a id="pl.50.5"></a><var>50.5</var>threshold shall be in addition to the operating and property payment rates per admission
         <br/>
<a id="pl.50.6"></a><var>50.6</var>established under subdivisions 2 and 2b. Payment for outliers shall be at 70 percent
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.50.7"></a><var>50.7</var>the allowable operating cost, after adjustment by the case mix index, hospital cost
         index, <br/>
<a id="pl.50.8"></a><var>50.8</var>relative values and the disproportionate population adjustment. The outlier threshold
         for <br/>
<a id="pl.50.9"></a><var>50.9</var>neonatal and burn diagnostic categories shall be established at one standard deviation
         <br/>
<a id="pl.50.10"></a><var>50.10</var>beyond the mean length of stay, and payment shall be at 90 percent of allowable operating
         <br/>
<a id="pl.50.11"></a><var>50.11</var>cost calculated in the same manner as other outliers. A hospital may choose an alternative
         <br/>
<a id="pl.50.12"></a><var>50.12</var>to the 70 percent outlier payment that is at a minimum of 60 percent and a maximum
         of 80 <br/>
<a id="pl.50.13"></a><var>50.13</var>percent if the commissioner is notified in writing of the request by October 1 of
         the year <br/>
<a id="pl.50.14"></a><var>50.14</var>preceding the rate year. The chosen percentage applies to all diagnostic categories
         except <br/>
<a id="pl.50.15"></a><var>50.15</var>burns and neonates. The percentage of allowable cost that is unrecognized by the outlier
         <br/>
<a id="pl.50.16"></a><var>50.16</var>payment shall be added back to the base year operating payment rate per admission.<br/>
<a id="pl.50.17"></a><var>50.17</var>(b) Effective for transfers occurring on and after November 1, 2014, the <br/>
<a id="pl.50.18"></a><var>50.18</var>commissioner shall establish payment rates for acute transfers outlier payments that are <br/>
<a id="pl.50.19"></a><var>50.19</var>based on Medicare methodologies.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.55.0"></a><a id="pl.50.20"></a><var>50.20</var>    Sec. 55. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256.969, subdivision 23, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.50.21"></a><var>50.21</var>    Subd. 23. <b>Hospital payment adjustment after June 30, 1993.</b> (a) For admissions <br/>
<a id="pl.50.22"></a><var>50.22</var>occurring after June 30, 1993, the commissioner shall adjust the medical assistance
         <br/>
<a id="pl.50.23"></a><var>50.23</var>payment paid to a hospital, excluding regional treatment centers and facilities of
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.50.24"></a><var>50.24</var>federal Indian Health Service, with a medical assistance inpatient utilization rate
         in excess <br/>
<a id="pl.50.25"></a><var>50.25</var>of the arithmetic mean. The adjustment must be determined as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.50.26"></a><var>50.26</var>(1) for a hospital with a medical assistance inpatient utilization rate above the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.50.27"></a><var>50.27</var>arithmetic mean for all hospitals excluding regional treatment centers and facilities
         of the <br/>
<a id="pl.50.28"></a><var>50.28</var>federal Indian Health Service, the adjustment must be determined by multiplying the
         total <br/>
<a id="pl.50.29"></a><var>50.29</var>of the operating and property payment rates by the difference between the hospital's
         actual <br/>
<a id="pl.50.30"></a><var>50.30</var>medical assistance inpatient utilization rate and the arithmetic mean for all hospitals
         <br/>
<a id="pl.50.31"></a><var>50.31</var>excluding regional treatment centers and facilities of the federal Indian Health Service;
         and<br/>
<a id="pl.50.32"></a><var>50.32</var>(2) for a hospital with a medical assistance inpatient utilization rate above one
         <br/>
<a id="pl.50.33"></a><var>50.33</var>standard deviation above the mean, the adjustment must be determined by multiplying
         <br/>
<a id="pl.50.34"></a><var>50.34</var>the adjustment under clause (1) for that hospital by 1.1.<br/>
<a id="pl.51.1"></a><var>51.1</var>(b) Any payment under this subdivision must be reduced by the amount of any <br/>
<a id="pl.51.2"></a><var>51.2</var>payment received under subdivision 9, paragraph (b) (a), clause (1) or (2). For purposes of <br/>
<a id="pl.51.3"></a><var>51.3</var>this subdivision, medical assistance does not include general assistance medical care.<br/>
<a id="pl.51.4"></a><var>51.4</var>(c) The commissioner shall adjust rates paid to a health maintenance organization
         <br/>
<a id="pl.51.5"></a><var>51.5</var>under contract with the commissioner to reflect rate increases provided in this section.
         The <br/>
<a id="pl.51.6"></a><var>51.6</var>adjustment must be made on a nondiscounted hospital-specific basis.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.56.0"></a><a id="pl.51.7"></a><var>51.7</var>    Sec. 56. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.0654, subdivision 2b, is amended to <br/>
<a id="pl.51.8"></a><var>51.8</var>read:<br/>
<a id="pl.51.9"></a><var>51.9</var>    Subd. 2b. <b>Noncovered home care nursing services.</b> Home care nursing services <br/>
<a id="pl.51.10"></a><var>51.10</var>do not cover the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.51.11"></a><var>51.11</var>(1) nursing services by a nurse who is the family foster care provider of a person
         <br/>
<a id="pl.51.12"></a><var>51.12</var>who has not reached 18 years of age unless allowed under subdivision 4;<br/>
<a id="pl.51.13"></a><var>51.13</var>(2) nursing services to more than two persons receiving shared home care nursing <br/>
<a id="pl.51.14"></a><var>51.14</var>services from a home care nurse in a single setting; and<br/>
<a id="pl.51.15"></a><var>51.15</var>(3) nursing services provided by a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse who
         is <br/>
<a id="pl.51.16"></a><var>51.16</var>the recipient's legal guardian or related to the recipient as spouse, parent, or family
         foster <br/>
<a id="pl.51.17"></a><var>51.17</var>parent whether by blood, marriage, or adoption except as specified in section 
<statute_ref>256B.0652</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.51.18"></a><var>51.18</var>subdivision 4.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.57.0"></a><a id="pl.51.19"></a><var>51.19</var>    Sec. 57. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.199, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.51.20"></a><var>51.20</var><b>256B.199 PAYMENTS REPORTED BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.51.21"></a><var>51.21</var>    (a) The commissioner shall apply for federal matching funds for the expenditures <br/>
<a id="pl.51.22"></a><var>51.22</var>in paragraphs (b) and (c).<br/>
<a id="pl.51.23"></a><var>51.23</var>    (b) The commissioner shall apply for federal matching funds for certified public <br/>
<a id="pl.51.24"></a><var>51.24</var>expenditures as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.51.25"></a><var>51.25</var>    (1) Hennepin County, Hennepin County Medical Center, Ramsey County, and <br/>
<a id="pl.51.26"></a><var>51.26</var>Regions Hospital shall report quarterly to the commissioner beginning June 1, 2007,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.51.27"></a><var>51.27</var>payments made during the second previous quarter that may qualify for reimbursement
         <br/>
<a id="pl.51.28"></a><var>51.28</var>under federal law; <br/>
<a id="pl.51.29"></a><var>51.29</var>    (2) based on these reports, the commissioner shall apply for federal matching <br/>
<a id="pl.51.30"></a><var>51.30</var>funds; and <br/>
<a id="pl.51.31"></a><var>51.31</var>    (3) by May 1 of each year, beginning May 1, 2007, the commissioner shall inform <br/>
<a id="pl.51.32"></a><var>51.32</var>the nonstate entities listed in paragraph (a) of the amount of federal disproportionate
         share <br/>
<a id="pl.51.33"></a><var>51.33</var>hospital payment money expected to be available in the current federal fiscal year.<br/>
<a id="pl.52.1"></a><var>52.1</var>(c) For the period from April 1, 2009, to September 30, 2010, the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.52.2"></a><var>52.2</var>shall apply for additional federal matching funds available as disproportionate share
         <br/>
<a id="pl.52.3"></a><var>52.3</var>hospital payments under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. These
         <br/>
<a id="pl.52.4"></a><var>52.4</var>funds shall be made available as the state share of payments. The entities required
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.52.5"></a><var>52.5</var>report certified public expenditures under paragraph (b), clause (1), shall report
         additional <br/>
<a id="pl.52.6"></a><var>52.6</var>certified public expenditures as necessary under this paragraph.<br/>
<a id="pl.52.7"></a><var>52.7</var>(d) For services provided on or after September 1, 2011, the commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.52.8"></a><var>52.8</var>apply for additional federal matching funds available as disproportionate share hospital
         <br/>
<a id="pl.52.9"></a><var>52.9</var>payments under the MinnesotaCare program. A hospital may elect on an annual basis
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.52.10"></a><var>52.10</var>not be a disproportionate share hospital for purposes of this paragraph, if the hospital
         does <br/>
<a id="pl.52.11"></a><var>52.11</var>not qualify for a payment under section 
         <statute_ref>256.969, subdivision 9</statute_ref>, paragraph (b) (a).<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.58.0"></a><a id="pl.52.12"></a><var>52.12</var>    Sec. 58. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.76, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.52.13"></a><var>52.13</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Critical access dental providers. </b> (a) Effective for dental services <br/>
<a id="pl.52.14"></a><var>52.14</var>rendered on or after January 1, 2002, the commissioner shall increase reimbursements
         <br/>
<a id="pl.52.15"></a><var>52.15</var>to dentists and dental clinics deemed by the commissioner to be critical access dental
         <br/>
<a id="pl.52.16"></a><var>52.16</var>providers. For dental services rendered on or after July 1, 2007, the commissioner
         shall <br/>
<a id="pl.52.17"></a><var>52.17</var>increase reimbursement by 35 percent above the reimbursement rate that would otherwise
         <br/>
<a id="pl.52.18"></a><var>52.18</var>be paid to the critical access dental provider. The commissioner shall pay the managed
         <br/>
<a id="pl.52.19"></a><var>52.19</var>care plans and county-based purchasing plans in amounts sufficient to reflect increased
         <br/>
<a id="pl.52.20"></a><var>52.20</var>reimbursements to critical access dental providers as approved by the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.52.21"></a><var>52.21</var>(b) The commissioner shall designate the following dentists and dental clinics as
         <br/>
<a id="pl.52.22"></a><var>52.22</var>critical access dental providers:<br/>
<a id="pl.52.23"></a><var>52.23</var>    (1) nonprofit community clinics that:<br/>
<a id="pl.52.24"></a><var>52.24</var>(i) have nonprofit status in accordance with chapter 317A;<br/>
<a id="pl.52.25"></a><var>52.25</var>(ii) have tax exempt status in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code, section
         <br/>
<a id="pl.52.26"></a><var>52.26</var>501(c)(3);<br/>
<a id="pl.52.27"></a><var>52.27</var>(iii) are established to provide oral health services to patients who are low income,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.52.28"></a><var>52.28</var>uninsured, have special needs, and are underserved;<br/>
<a id="pl.52.29"></a><var>52.29</var>(iv) have professional staff familiar with the cultural background of the clinic's
         <br/>
<a id="pl.52.30"></a><var>52.30</var>patients;<br/>
<a id="pl.52.31"></a><var>52.31</var>(v) charge for services on a sliding fee scale designed to provide assistance to <br/>
<a id="pl.52.32"></a><var>52.32</var>low-income patients based on current poverty income guidelines and family size;<br/>
<a id="pl.52.33"></a><var>52.33</var>(vi) do not restrict access or services because of a patient's financial limitations
         <br/>
<a id="pl.52.34"></a><var>52.34</var>or public assistance status; and<br/>
<a id="pl.52.35"></a><var>52.35</var>(vii) have free care available as needed;<br/>
<a id="pl.53.1"></a><var>53.1</var>    (2) federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, and public health clinics;<br/>
<a id="pl.53.2"></a><var>53.2</var>    (3) city or county owned and operated hospital-based dental clinics;<br/>
<a id="pl.53.3"></a><var>53.3</var>(4) a dental clinic or dental group owned and operated by a nonprofit corporation
         in <br/>
<a id="pl.53.4"></a><var>53.4</var>accordance with chapter 317A with more than 10,000 patient encounters per year with
         <br/>
<a id="pl.53.5"></a><var>53.5</var>patients who are uninsured or covered by medical assistance or MinnesotaCare;<br/>
<a id="pl.53.6"></a><var>53.6</var>(5) a dental clinic owned and operated by the University of Minnesota or the <br/>
<a id="pl.53.7"></a><var>53.7</var>Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system; and<br/>
<a id="pl.53.8"></a><var>53.8</var>(6) private practicing dentists if:<br/>
<a id="pl.53.9"></a><var>53.9</var>(i) the dentist's office is located within a health professional shortage area as
         defined <br/>
<a id="pl.53.10"></a><var>53.10</var>under Code of Federal Regulations, title 42, part 5, and United States Code, title
         42, <br/>
<a id="pl.53.11"></a><var>53.11</var>section 254E;<br/>
<a id="pl.53.12"></a><var>53.12</var>(ii) more than 50 percent of the dentist's patient encounters per year are with patients
         <br/>
<a id="pl.53.13"></a><var>53.13</var>who are uninsured or covered by medical assistance or MinnesotaCare;<br/>
<a id="pl.53.14"></a><var>53.14</var>(iii) the dentist does not restrict access or services because of a patient's financial
         <br/>
<a id="pl.53.15"></a><var>53.15</var>limitations or public assistance status; and<br/>
<a id="pl.53.16"></a><var>53.16</var>(iv) the level of service provided by the dentist is critical to maintaining adequate
         <br/>
<a id="pl.53.17"></a><var>53.17</var>levels of patient access within the service area in which the dentist operates.<br/>
<a id="pl.53.18"></a><var>53.18</var>(c) A designated critical access clinic shall receive the reimbursement rate specified
         <br/>
<a id="pl.53.19"></a><var>53.19</var>in paragraph (a) for dental services provided off site at a private dental office
         if the <br/>
<a id="pl.53.20"></a><var>53.20</var>following requirements are met:<br/>
<a id="pl.53.21"></a><var>53.21</var>(1) the designated critical access dental clinic is located within a health professional
         <br/>
<a id="pl.53.22"></a><var>53.22</var>shortage area as defined under Code of Federal Regulations, title 42, part 5, and
         United <br/>
<a id="pl.53.23"></a><var>53.23</var>States Code, title 42, section 254E, and is located outside the seven-county metropolitan
         <br/>
<a id="pl.53.24"></a><var>53.24</var>area;<br/>
<a id="pl.53.25"></a><var>53.25</var>(2) the designated critical access dental clinic is not able to provide the service
         <br/>
<a id="pl.53.26"></a><var>53.26</var>and refers the patient to the off-site dentist;<br/>
<a id="pl.53.27"></a><var>53.27</var>(3) the service, if provided at the critical access dental clinic, would be reimbursed
         <br/>
<a id="pl.53.28"></a><var>53.28</var>at the critical access reimbursement rate;<br/>
<a id="pl.53.29"></a><var>53.29</var>(4) the dentist and allied dental professionals providing the services off site are
         <br/>
<a id="pl.53.30"></a><var>53.30</var>licensed and in good standing under chapter 150A;<br/>
<a id="pl.53.31"></a><var>53.31</var>(5) the dentist providing the services is enrolled as a medical assistance provider;<br/>
<a id="pl.53.32"></a><var>53.32</var>(6) the critical access dental clinic submits the claim for services provided off
         site <br/>
<a id="pl.53.33"></a><var>53.33</var>and receives the payment for the services; and<br/>
<a id="pl.53.34"></a><var>53.34</var>(7) the critical access dental clinic maintains dental records for each claim submitted
         <br/>
<a id="pl.53.35"></a><var>53.35</var>under this paragraph, including the name of the dentist, the off-site location, and
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.53.36"></a><var>53.36</var>license number of the dentist and allied dental professionals providing the services.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.59.0"></a><a id="pl.54.1"></a><var>54.1</var>    Sec. 59. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256J.14, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.54.2"></a><var>54.2</var><b>256J.14 ELIGIBILITY FOR PARENTING OR PREGNANT MINORS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.54.3"></a><var>54.3</var>(a) The definitions in this paragraph only apply to this subdivision section.<br/>
<a id="pl.54.4"></a><var>54.4</var>(1) "Household of a parent, legal guardian, or other adult relative" means the place
         <br/>
<a id="pl.54.5"></a><var>54.5</var>of residence of:<br/>
<a id="pl.54.6"></a><var>54.6</var>(i) a natural or adoptive parent;<br/>
<a id="pl.54.7"></a><var>54.7</var>(ii) a legal guardian according to appointment or acceptance under sections <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.54.8"></a><var>54.8</var>260C.325
         </statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>524.5-201</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>524.5-317</statute_ref>, and related laws;<br/>
<a id="pl.54.9"></a><var>54.9</var>(iii) a caregiver as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>256J.08, subdivision 11</statute_ref>; or<br/>
<a id="pl.54.10"></a><var>54.10</var>(iv) an appropriate adult relative designated by a county agency.<br/>
<a id="pl.54.11"></a><var>54.11</var>(2) "Adult supervised supportive living arrangement" means a private family setting
         <br/>
<a id="pl.54.12"></a><var>54.12</var>which assumes responsibility for the care and control of the minor parent and minor
         <br/>
<a id="pl.54.13"></a><var>54.13</var>child, or other living arrangement, not including a public institution, licensed by
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.54.14"></a><var>54.14</var>commissioner of human services which ensures that the minor parent receives adult
         <br/>
<a id="pl.54.15"></a><var>54.15</var>supervision and supportive services, such as counseling, guidance, independent living
         <br/>
<a id="pl.54.16"></a><var>54.16</var>skills training, or supervision.<br/>
<a id="pl.54.17"></a><var>54.17</var>(b) A minor parent and the minor child who is in the care of the minor parent must
         <br/>
<a id="pl.54.18"></a><var>54.18</var>reside in the household of a parent, legal guardian, other adult relative, or in an
         adult <br/>
<a id="pl.54.19"></a><var>54.19</var>supervised supportive living arrangement in order to receive MFIP unless:<br/>
<a id="pl.54.20"></a><var>54.20</var>(1) the minor parent has no living parent, other adult relative, or legal guardian
         <br/>
<a id="pl.54.21"></a><var>54.21</var>whose whereabouts is known;<br/>
<a id="pl.54.22"></a><var>54.22</var>(2) no living parent, other adult relative, or legal guardian of the minor parent
         allows <br/>
<a id="pl.54.23"></a><var>54.23</var>the minor parent to live in the parent's, other adult relative's, or legal guardian's
         home;<br/>
<a id="pl.54.24"></a><var>54.24</var>(3) the minor parent lived apart from the minor parent's own parent or legal guardian
         <br/>
<a id="pl.54.25"></a><var>54.25</var>for a period of at least one year before either the birth of the minor child or the
         minor <br/>
<a id="pl.54.26"></a><var>54.26</var>parent's application for MFIP;<br/>
<a id="pl.54.27"></a><var>54.27</var>(4) the physical or emotional health or safety of the minor parent or minor child
         <br/>
<a id="pl.54.28"></a><var>54.28</var>would be jeopardized if the minor parent and the minor child resided in the same residence
         <br/>
<a id="pl.54.29"></a><var>54.29</var>with the minor parent's parent, other adult relative, or legal guardian; or<br/>
<a id="pl.54.30"></a><var>54.30</var>(5) an adult supervised supportive living arrangement is not available for the minor
         <br/>
<a id="pl.54.31"></a><var>54.31</var>parent and child in the county in which the minor parent and child currently reside.
         If an <br/>
<a id="pl.54.32"></a><var>54.32</var>adult supervised supportive living arrangement becomes available within the county,
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.54.33"></a><var>54.33</var>minor parent and child must reside in that arrangement.<br/>
<a id="pl.54.34"></a><var>54.34</var>(c) The county agency shall inform minor applicants both orally and in writing about
         <br/>
<a id="pl.54.35"></a><var>54.35</var>the eligibility requirements, their rights and obligations under the MFIP program,
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.54.36"></a><var>54.36</var>any other applicable orientation information. The county must advise the minor of
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.55.1"></a><var>55.1</var>possible exemptions under section 
         <statute_ref>256J.54, subdivision 5</statute_ref>, and specifically ask whether <br/>
<a id="pl.55.2"></a><var>55.2</var>one or more of these exemptions is applicable. If the minor alleges one or more of
         these <br/>
<a id="pl.55.3"></a><var>55.3</var>exemptions, then the county must assist the minor in obtaining the necessary verifications
         <br/>
<a id="pl.55.4"></a><var>55.4</var>to determine whether or not these exemptions apply.<br/>
<a id="pl.55.5"></a><var>55.5</var>(d) If the county worker has reason to suspect that the physical or emotional health
         <br/>
<a id="pl.55.6"></a><var>55.6</var>or safety of the minor parent or minor child would be jeopardized if they resided
         with the <br/>
<a id="pl.55.7"></a><var>55.7</var>minor parent's parent, other adult relative, or legal guardian, then the county worker
         must <br/>
<a id="pl.55.8"></a><var>55.8</var>make a referral to child protective services to determine if paragraph (b), clause
         (4), <br/>
<a id="pl.55.9"></a><var>55.9</var>applies. A new determination by the county worker is not necessary if one has been
         made <br/>
<a id="pl.55.10"></a><var>55.10</var>within the last six months, unless there has been a significant change in circumstances
         <br/>
<a id="pl.55.11"></a><var>55.11</var>which justifies a new referral and determination.<br/>
<a id="pl.55.12"></a><var>55.12</var>(e) If a minor parent is not living with a parent, legal guardian, or other adult
         relative <br/>
<a id="pl.55.13"></a><var>55.13</var>due to paragraph (b), clause (1), (2), or (4), the minor parent must reside, when
         possible, <br/>
<a id="pl.55.14"></a><var>55.14</var>in a living arrangement that meets the standards of paragraph (a), clause (2).<br/>
<a id="pl.55.15"></a><var>55.15</var>(f) Regardless of living arrangement, MFIP must be paid, when possible, in the <br/>
<a id="pl.55.16"></a><var>55.16</var>form of a protective payment on behalf of the minor parent and minor child according
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.55.17"></a><var>55.17</var>section 
         <statute_ref>256J.39</statute_ref>, subdivisions 2 to 4.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.60.0"></a><a id="pl.55.18"></a><var>55.18</var>    Sec. 60. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256J.21, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.55.19"></a><var>55.19</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Income exclusions.</b> The following must be excluded in determining a <br/>
<a id="pl.55.20"></a><var>55.20</var>family's available income:<br/>
<a id="pl.55.21"></a><var>55.21</var>    (1) payments for basic care, difficulty of care, and clothing allowances received
         for <br/>
<a id="pl.55.22"></a><var>55.22</var>providing family foster care to children or adults under Minnesota Rules, parts 9555.5050
         <br/>
<a id="pl.55.23"></a><var>55.23</var>to 9555.6265, 9560.0521, and 9560.0650 to 9560.0655, payments for family foster care
         <br/>
<a id="pl.55.24"></a><var>55.24</var>for children under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.4411</statute_ref> or chapter 256N, and payments received and used <br/>
<a id="pl.55.25"></a><var>55.25</var>for care and maintenance of a third-party beneficiary who is not a household member;<br/>
<a id="pl.55.26"></a><var>55.26</var>    (2) reimbursements for employment training received through the Workforce <br/>
<a id="pl.55.27"></a><var>55.27</var>Investment Act of 1998, United States Code, title 20, chapter 73, section 9201;<br/>
<a id="pl.55.28"></a><var>55.28</var>    (3) reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses incurred while performing volunteer <br/>
<a id="pl.55.29"></a><var>55.29</var>services, jury duty, employment, or informal carpooling arrangements directly related
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.55.30"></a><var>55.30</var>employment;<br/>
<a id="pl.55.31"></a><var>55.31</var>    (4) all educational assistance, except the county agency must count graduate student
         <br/>
<a id="pl.55.32"></a><var>55.32</var>teaching assistantships, fellowships, and other similar paid work as earned income
         and, <br/>
<a id="pl.55.33"></a><var>55.33</var>after allowing deductions for any unmet and necessary educational expenses, shall
         <br/>
<a id="pl.55.34"></a><var>55.34</var>count scholarships or grants awarded to graduate students that do not require teaching
         <br/>
<a id="pl.55.35"></a><var>55.35</var>or research as unearned income;<br/>
<a id="pl.56.1"></a><var>56.1</var>    (5) loans, regardless of purpose, from public or private lending institutions, <br/>
<a id="pl.56.2"></a><var>56.2</var>governmental lending institutions, or governmental agencies;<br/>
<a id="pl.56.3"></a><var>56.3</var>    (6) loans from private individuals, regardless of purpose, provided an applicant or
         <br/>
<a id="pl.56.4"></a><var>56.4</var>participant documents that the lender expects repayment;<br/>
<a id="pl.56.5"></a><var>56.5</var>    (7)(i) state income tax refunds; and<br/>
<a id="pl.56.6"></a><var>56.6</var>    (ii) federal income tax refunds;<br/>
<a id="pl.56.7"></a><var>56.7</var>    (8)(i) federal earned income credits;<br/>
<a id="pl.56.8"></a><var>56.8</var>    (ii) Minnesota working family credits;<br/>
<a id="pl.56.9"></a><var>56.9</var>    (iii) state homeowners and renters credits under chapter 290A; and<br/>
<a id="pl.56.10"></a><var>56.10</var>    (iv) federal or state tax rebates;<br/>
<a id="pl.56.11"></a><var>56.11</var>    (9) funds received for reimbursement, replacement, or rebate of personal or real <br/>
<a id="pl.56.12"></a><var>56.12</var>property when these payments are made by public agencies, awarded by a court, solicited
         <br/>
<a id="pl.56.13"></a><var>56.13</var>through public appeal, or made as a grant by a federal agency, state or local government,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.56.14"></a><var>56.14</var>or disaster assistance organizations, subsequent to a presidential declaration of
         disaster;<br/>
<a id="pl.56.15"></a><var>56.15</var>    (10) the portion of an insurance settlement that is used to pay medical, funeral,
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.56.16"></a><var>56.16</var>burial expenses, or to repair or replace insured property;<br/>
<a id="pl.56.17"></a><var>56.17</var>    (11) reimbursements for medical expenses that cannot be paid by medical assistance;<br/>
<a id="pl.56.18"></a><var>56.18</var>    (12) payments by a vocational rehabilitation program administered by the state <br/>
<a id="pl.56.19"></a><var>56.19</var>under chapter 268A, except those payments that are for current living expenses;<br/>
<a id="pl.56.20"></a><var>56.20</var>    (13) in-kind income, including any payments directly made by a third party to a <br/>
<a id="pl.56.21"></a><var>56.21</var>provider of goods and services;<br/>
<a id="pl.56.22"></a><var>56.22</var>    (14) assistance payments to correct underpayments, but only for the month in which
         <br/>
<a id="pl.56.23"></a><var>56.23</var>the payment is received;<br/>
<a id="pl.56.24"></a><var>56.24</var>    (15) payments for short-term emergency needs under section 
         <statute_ref>256J.626, subdivision 2</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.56.25"></a><var>56.25</var>    (16) funeral and cemetery payments as provided by section 
         <statute_ref>256.935</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.56.26"></a><var>56.26</var>    (17) nonrecurring cash gifts of $30 or less, not exceeding $30 per participant in
         <br/>
<a id="pl.56.27"></a><var>56.27</var>a calendar month;<br/>
<a id="pl.56.28"></a><var>56.28</var>    (18) any form of energy assistance payment made through Public Law 97-35, <br/>
<a id="pl.56.29"></a><var>56.29</var>Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981, payments made directly to energy <br/>
<a id="pl.56.30"></a><var>56.30</var>providers by other public and private agencies, and any form of credit or rebate payment
         <br/>
<a id="pl.56.31"></a><var>56.31</var>issued by energy providers;<br/>
<a id="pl.56.32"></a><var>56.32</var>    (19) Supplemental Security Income (SSI), including retroactive SSI payments and <br/>
<a id="pl.56.33"></a><var>56.33</var>other income of an SSI recipient, except as described in section 
         <statute_ref>256J.37, subdivision 3b</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.56.34"></a><var>56.34</var>    (20) Minnesota supplemental aid, including retroactive payments;<br/>
<a id="pl.56.35"></a><var>56.35</var>    (21) proceeds from the sale of real or personal property;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.1"></a><var>57.1</var>    (22) adoption or kinship assistance payments under chapter 256N or 259A and <br/>
<a id="pl.57.2"></a><var>57.2</var>Minnesota permanency demonstration title IV-E waiver payments;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.3"></a><var>57.3</var>    (23) state-funded family subsidy program payments made under section 
         <statute_ref>252.32</statute_ref> to <br/>
<a id="pl.57.4"></a><var>57.4</var>help families care for children with developmental disabilities, consumer support
         grant <br/>
<a id="pl.57.5"></a><var>57.5</var>funds under section 
         <statute_ref>256.476</statute_ref>, and resources and services for a disabled household member <br/>
<a id="pl.57.6"></a><var>57.6</var>under one of the home and community-based waiver services programs under chapter 256B;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.7"></a><var>57.7</var>    (24) interest payments and dividends from property that is not excluded from and <br/>
<a id="pl.57.8"></a><var>57.8</var>that does not exceed the asset limit;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.9"></a><var>57.9</var>    (25) rent rebates;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.10"></a><var>57.10</var>    (26) income earned by a minor caregiver, minor child through age 6, or a minor <br/>
<a id="pl.57.11"></a><var>57.11</var>child who is at least a half-time student in an approved elementary or secondary education
         <br/>
<a id="pl.57.12"></a><var>57.12</var>program;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.13"></a><var>57.13</var>    (27) income earned by a caregiver under age 20 who is at least a half-time student
         in <br/>
<a id="pl.57.14"></a><var>57.14</var>an approved elementary or secondary education program;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.15"></a><var>57.15</var>    (28) MFIP child care payments under section 
         <statute_ref>119B.05</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.16"></a><var>57.16</var>    (29) all other payments made through MFIP to support a caregiver's pursuit of <br/>
<a id="pl.57.17"></a><var>57.17</var>greater economic stability;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.18"></a><var>57.18</var>    (30) income a participant receives related to shared living expenses;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.19"></a><var>57.19</var>    (31) reverse mortgages;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.20"></a><var>57.20</var>    (32) benefits provided by the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, United States Code, title
         <br/>
<a id="pl.57.21"></a><var>57.21</var>42, chapter 13A, sections 1771 to 1790;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.22"></a><var>57.22</var>    (33) benefits provided by the women, infants, and children (WIC) nutrition program,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.57.23"></a><var>57.23</var>United States Code, title 42, chapter 13A, section 1786;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.24"></a><var>57.24</var>    (34) benefits from the National School Lunch Act, United States Code, title 42, <br/>
<a id="pl.57.25"></a><var>57.25</var>chapter 13, sections 1751 to 1769e;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.26"></a><var>57.26</var>    (35) relocation assistance for displaced persons under the Uniform Relocation <br/>
<a id="pl.57.27"></a><var>57.27</var>Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, United States Code,
         title <br/>
<a id="pl.57.28"></a><var>57.28</var>42, chapter 61, subchapter II, section 4636, or the National Housing Act, United States
         <br/>
<a id="pl.57.29"></a><var>57.29</var>Code, title 12, chapter 13, sections 1701 to 1750jj;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.30"></a><var>57.30</var>    (36) benefits from the Trade Act of 1974, United States Code, title 19, chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.57.31"></a><var>57.31</var>12, part 2, sections 2271 to 2322;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.32"></a><var>57.32</var>    (37) war reparations payments to Japanese Americans and Aleuts under United <br/>
<a id="pl.57.33"></a><var>57.33</var>States Code, title 50, sections 1989 to 1989d;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.34"></a><var>57.34</var>    (38) payments to veterans or their dependents as a result of legal settlements <br/>
<a id="pl.57.35"></a><var>57.35</var>regarding Agent Orange or other chemical exposure under Public Law 101-239, section
         <br/>
<a id="pl.57.36"></a><var>57.36</var>10405, paragraph (a)(2)(E);<br/>
<a id="pl.58.1"></a><var>58.1</var>    (39) income that is otherwise specifically excluded from MFIP consideration in <br/>
<a id="pl.58.2"></a><var>58.2</var>federal law, state law, or federal regulation;<br/>
<a id="pl.58.3"></a><var>58.3</var>    (40) security and utility deposit refunds;<br/>
<a id="pl.58.4"></a><var>58.4</var>    (41) American Indian tribal land settlements excluded under Public Laws 98-123, <br/>
<a id="pl.58.5"></a><var>58.5</var>98-124, and 99-377 to the Mississippi Band Chippewa Indians of White Earth, Leech
         <br/>
<a id="pl.58.6"></a><var>58.6</var>Lake, and Mille Lacs reservations and payments to members of the White Earth Band,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.58.7"></a><var>58.7</var>under United States Code, title 25, chapter 9, section 331, and chapter 16, section
         1407;<br/>
<a id="pl.58.8"></a><var>58.8</var>    (42) all income of the minor parent's parents and stepparents when determining the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.58.9"></a><var>58.9</var>grant for the minor parent in households that include a minor parent living with parents
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.58.10"></a><var>58.10</var>stepparents on MFIP with other children;<br/>
<a id="pl.58.11"></a><var>58.11</var>    (43) income of the minor parent's parents and stepparents equal to 200 percent of
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.58.12"></a><var>58.12</var>federal poverty guideline for a family size not including the minor parent and the
         minor <br/>
<a id="pl.58.13"></a><var>58.13</var>parent's child in households that include a minor parent living with parents or stepparents
         <br/>
<a id="pl.58.14"></a><var>58.14</var>not on MFIP when determining the grant for the minor parent. The remainder of income
         is <br/>
<a id="pl.58.15"></a><var>58.15</var>deemed as specified in section 
         <statute_ref>256J.37, subdivision 1b</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.58.16"></a><var>58.16</var>    (44) payments made to children eligible for relative custody assistance under section
         <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.58.17"></a><var>58.17</var>257.85
         </statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.58.18"></a><var>58.18</var>    (45) vendor payments for goods and services made on behalf of a client unless the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.58.19"></a><var>58.19</var>client has the option of receiving the payment in cash;<br/>
<a id="pl.58.20"></a><var>58.20</var>    (46) the principal portion of a contract for deed payment;<br/>
<a id="pl.58.21"></a><var>58.21</var>    (47) cash payments to individuals enrolled for full-time service as a volunteer under
         <br/>
<a id="pl.58.22"></a><var>58.22</var>AmeriCorps programs including AmeriCorps VISTA, AmeriCorps State, AmeriCorps <br/>
<a id="pl.58.23"></a><var>58.23</var>National, and AmeriCorps NCCC; and<br/>
<a id="pl.58.24"></a><var>58.24</var>    (48) housing assistance grants under section 
         <statute_ref>256J.35</statute_ref>, paragraph (a).<br/>
<a id="pl.58.25"></a><var>58.25</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective retroactively from January 1, 2015.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.61.0"></a><a id="pl.58.26"></a><var>58.26</var>    Sec. 61. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256J.61, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.58.27"></a><var>58.27</var><b>256J.61 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.58.28"></a><var>58.28</var>The commissioner of human services, in cooperation with the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.58.29"></a><var>58.29</var>employment and economic development, shall develop reporting requirements for county
         <br/>
<a id="pl.58.30"></a><var>58.30</var>agencies and employment and training service providers according to section 
         <statute_ref>256.01, <br/>
<a id="pl.58.31"></a><var>58.31</var>subdivision 2
         </statute_ref>, paragraph (17) (q). Reporting requirements must, to the extent possible, <br/>
<a id="pl.58.32"></a><var>58.32</var>use existing client tracking systems and must be within the limits of funds available.
         <br/>
<a id="pl.58.33"></a><var>58.33</var>The requirements must include summary information necessary for state agencies and
         <br/>
<a id="pl.58.34"></a><var>58.34</var>the legislature to evaluate the effectiveness of the services.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.62.0"></a><a id="pl.59.1"></a><var>59.1</var>    Sec. 62. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 260B.185, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.59.2"></a><var>59.2</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Detention.</b> Before July 1, 1999, and pursuant to a request from an <br/>
<a id="pl.59.3"></a><var>59.3</var>eight-day temporary holdover facility, as defined in Minnesota Statutes 1998, section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.59.4"></a><var>59.4</var>241.0221
         </statute_ref>, the commissioner of corrections, or the commissioner's designee, may grant a <br/>
<a id="pl.59.5"></a><var>59.5</var>onetime extension per child to the eight-day limit on detention under this chapter.
         This <br/>
<a id="pl.59.6"></a><var>59.6</var>extension may allow such a facility to detain a child for up to 30 days including
         weekends <br/>
<a id="pl.59.7"></a><var>59.7</var>and holidays. Upon the expiration of the extension, the child may not be transferred
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.59.8"></a><var>59.8</var>another eight-day temporary holdover facility. The commissioner shall develop criteria
         <br/>
<a id="pl.59.9"></a><var>59.9</var>for granting extensions under this section. These criteria must ensure that the child
         be <br/>
<a id="pl.59.10"></a><var>59.10</var>transferred to a long-term juvenile detention facility as soon as such a transfer
         is possible. <br/>
<a id="pl.59.11"></a><var>59.11</var>Nothing in this section changes the requirements in section 
         <statute_ref>260B.178</statute_ref> regarding the <br/>
<a id="pl.59.12"></a><var>59.12</var>necessity of detention hearings to determine whether continued detention of the child
         <br/>
<a id="pl.59.13"></a><var>59.13</var>is proper.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.63.0"></a><a id="pl.59.14"></a><var>59.14</var>    Sec. 63. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 268.046, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.59.15"></a><var>59.15</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Tax accounts assigned.</b> (a) Any person that contracts with a <br/>
<a id="pl.59.16"></a><var>59.16</var>taxpaying employer to have that person obtain the taxpaying employer's workforce and
         <br/>
<a id="pl.59.17"></a><var>59.17</var>provide workers to the taxpaying employer for a fee is, as of the effective date of
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.59.18"></a><var>59.18</var>contract, assigned for the duration of the contract the taxpaying employer's account
         under <br/>
<a id="pl.59.19"></a><var>59.19</var>section 
         <statute_ref>268.045</statute_ref>. That tax account must be maintained by the person separate and distinct <br/>
<a id="pl.59.20"></a><var>59.20</var>from every other tax account held by the person and identified in a manner prescribed
         by <br/>
<a id="pl.59.21"></a><var>59.21</var>the commissioner. The tax account is, for the duration of the contract, considered
         that <br/>
<a id="pl.59.22"></a><var>59.22</var>person's account for all purposes of this chapter. The workers obtained from the taxpaying
         <br/>
<a id="pl.59.23"></a><var>59.23</var>employer and any other workers provided by that person to the taxpaying employer,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.59.24"></a><var>59.24</var>including officers of the taxpaying employer as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>268.035, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.59.25"></a><var>59.25</var>20
         </statute_ref>, clause (30) (29), whose wages paid by the person are considered paid in covered <br/>
<a id="pl.59.26"></a><var>59.26</var>employment under section 
         <statute_ref>268.035, subdivision 24</statute_ref>, for the duration of the contract <br/>
<a id="pl.59.27"></a><var>59.27</var>between the taxpaying employer and the person, must, under section 
         <statute_ref>268.044</statute_ref>, be reported <br/>
<a id="pl.59.28"></a><var>59.28</var>on the wage detail report under that tax account, and that person must pay any taxes
         due at <br/>
<a id="pl.59.29"></a><var>59.29</var>the tax rate computed for that account under section 
         <statute_ref>268.051, subdivision 2</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.30"></a><var>59.30</var>    (b) Any workers of the taxpaying employer who are not covered by the contract <br/>
<a id="pl.59.31"></a><var>59.31</var>under paragraph (a) must be reported by the taxpaying employer as a separate unit
         on the <br/>
<a id="pl.59.32"></a><var>59.32</var>wage detail report under the tax account assigned under paragraph (a). Taxes and any
         <br/>
<a id="pl.59.33"></a><var>59.33</var>other amounts due on the wages reported by the taxpaying employer under this paragraph
         <br/>
<a id="pl.59.34"></a><var>59.34</var>may be paid directly by the taxpaying employer.<br/>
<a id="pl.60.1"></a><var>60.1</var>    (c) If the taxpaying employer that contracts with a person under paragraph (a) does
         <br/>
<a id="pl.60.2"></a><var>60.2</var>not have a tax account at the time of the execution of the contract, an account must
         be <br/>
<a id="pl.60.3"></a><var>60.3</var>registered for the taxpaying employer under section 
         <statute_ref>268.042</statute_ref> and the new employer tax <br/>
<a id="pl.60.4"></a><var>60.4</var>rate under section 
         <statute_ref>268.051, subdivision 5</statute_ref>, must be assigned. The tax account is then <br/>
<a id="pl.60.5"></a><var>60.5</var>assigned to the person as provided for in paragraph (a).<br/>
<a id="pl.60.6"></a><var>60.6</var>    (d) A person that contracts with a taxpaying employer under paragraph (a) <br/>
<a id="pl.60.7"></a><var>60.7</var>must, within 30 calendar days of the execution or termination of a contract, notify
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.60.8"></a><var>60.8</var>commissioner by electronic transmission, in a format prescribed by the commissioner,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.60.9"></a><var>60.9</var>of that execution or termination. The taxpaying employer's name, the account number
         <br/>
<a id="pl.60.10"></a><var>60.10</var>assigned, and any other information required by the commissioner must be provided
         <br/>
<a id="pl.60.11"></a><var>60.11</var>by that person.<br/>
<a id="pl.60.12"></a><var>60.12</var>    (e) Any contract subject to paragraph (a) must specifically inform the taxpaying <br/>
<a id="pl.60.13"></a><var>60.13</var>employer of the assignment of the tax account under this section and the taxpaying
         <br/>
<a id="pl.60.14"></a><var>60.14</var>employer's obligation under paragraph (b). If there is a termination of the contract,
         the tax <br/>
<a id="pl.60.15"></a><var>60.15</var>account is, as of the date of termination, immediately assigned to the taxpaying employer.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.64.0"></a><a id="pl.60.16"></a><var>60.16</var>    Sec. 64. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 297A.68, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.60.17"></a><var>60.17</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Materials consumed in industrial production.</b> (a) Materials stored, used, <br/>
<a id="pl.60.18"></a><var>60.18</var>or consumed in industrial production of tangible personal property intended to be
         sold <br/>
<a id="pl.60.19"></a><var>60.19</var>ultimately at retail, are exempt, whether or not the item so used becomes an ingredient
         <br/>
<a id="pl.60.20"></a><var>60.20</var>or constituent part of the property produced. Materials that qualify for this exemption
         <br/>
<a id="pl.60.21"></a><var>60.21</var>include, but are not limited to, the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.60.22"></a><var>60.22</var>(1) chemicals, including chemicals used for cleaning food processing machinery <br/>
<a id="pl.60.23"></a><var>60.23</var>and equipment;<br/>
<a id="pl.60.24"></a><var>60.24</var>(2) materials, including chemicals, fuels, and electricity purchased by persons <br/>
<a id="pl.60.25"></a><var>60.25</var>engaged in industrial production to treat waste generated as a result of the production
         <br/>
<a id="pl.60.26"></a><var>60.26</var>process;<br/>
<a id="pl.60.27"></a><var>60.27</var>(3) fuels, electricity, gas, and steam used or consumed in the production process,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.60.28"></a><var>60.28</var>except that electricity, gas, or steam used for space heating, cooling, or lighting
         is exempt <br/>
<a id="pl.60.29"></a><var>60.29</var>if (i) it is in excess of the average climate control or lighting for the production
         area, and <br/>
<a id="pl.60.30"></a><var>60.30</var>(ii) it is necessary to produce that particular product;<br/>
<a id="pl.60.31"></a><var>60.31</var>(4) petroleum products and lubricants;<br/>
<a id="pl.60.32"></a><var>60.32</var>(5) packaging materials, including returnable containers used in packaging food <br/>
<a id="pl.60.33"></a><var>60.33</var>and beverage products;<br/>
<a id="pl.61.1"></a><var>61.1</var>(6) accessory tools, equipment, and other items that are separate detachable units
         <br/>
<a id="pl.61.2"></a><var>61.2</var>with an ordinary useful life of less than 12 months used in producing a direct effect
         upon <br/>
<a id="pl.61.3"></a><var>61.3</var>the product; and<br/>
<a id="pl.61.4"></a><var>61.4</var>(7) the following materials, tools, and equipment used in metal-casting: crucibles,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.61.5"></a><var>61.5</var>thermocouple protection sheaths and tubes, stalk tubes, refractory materials, molten
         metal <br/>
<a id="pl.61.6"></a><var>61.6</var>filters and filter boxes, degassing lances, and base blocks.<br/>
<a id="pl.61.7"></a><var>61.7</var>(b) This exemption does not include:<br/>
<a id="pl.61.8"></a><var>61.8</var>(1) machinery, equipment, implements, tools, accessories, appliances, contrivances
         <br/>
<a id="pl.61.9"></a><var>61.9</var>and furniture and fixtures, except those listed in paragraph (a), clause (6); and<br/>
<a id="pl.61.10"></a><var>61.10</var>(2) petroleum and special fuels used in producing or generating power for propelling
         <br/>
<a id="pl.61.11"></a><var>61.11</var>ready-mixed concrete trucks on the public highways of this state.<br/>
<a id="pl.61.12"></a><var>61.12</var>(c) Industrial production includes, but is not limited to, research, development,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.61.13"></a><var>61.13</var>design or production of any tangible personal property, manufacturing, processing
         (other <br/>
<a id="pl.61.14"></a><var>61.14</var>than by restaurants and consumers) of agricultural products (whether vegetable or
         animal), <br/>
<a id="pl.61.15"></a><var>61.15</var>commercial fishing, refining, smelting, reducing, brewing, distilling, printing, mining,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.61.16"></a><var>61.16</var>quarrying, lumbering, generating electricity, the production of road building materials,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.61.17"></a><var>61.17</var>and the research, development, design, or production of computer software. Industrial
         <br/>
<a id="pl.61.18"></a><var>61.18</var>production does not include painting, cleaning, repairing or similar processing of
         property <br/>
<a id="pl.61.19"></a><var>61.19</var>except as part of the original manufacturing process.<br/>
<a id="pl.61.20"></a><var>61.20</var>(d) Industrial production does not include:<br/>
<a id="pl.61.21"></a><var>61.21</var>(1) the furnishing of services listed in section 
         <statute_ref>297A.61, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, paragraph (g), <br/>
<a id="pl.61.22"></a><var>61.22</var>clause (6), items (i) to (vi) and (viii), or paragraph (m); or<br/>
<a id="pl.61.23"></a><var>61.23</var>(2) the transportation, transmission, or distribution of petroleum, liquefied gas,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.61.24"></a><var>61.24</var>natural gas, water, or steam, in, by, or through pipes, lines, tanks, mains, or other
         means of <br/>
<a id="pl.61.25"></a><var>61.25</var>transporting those products. For purposes of this paragraph, "transportation, transmission,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.61.26"></a><var>61.26</var>or distribution" does not include blending of petroleum or biodiesel fuel as defined
         <br/>
<a id="pl.61.27"></a><var>61.27</var>in section 
         <statute_ref>239.77</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.65.0"></a><a id="pl.61.28"></a><var>61.28</var>    Sec. 65. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 297E.02, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.61.29"></a><var>61.29</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Combined net receipts tax.</b> (a) In addition to the taxes imposed under <br/>
<a id="pl.61.30"></a><var>61.30</var>subdivision 1, a tax is imposed on the combined net receipts of the organization. As used <br/>
<a id="pl.61.31"></a><var>61.31</var>in this section, "combined net receipts" is the sum of the organization's gross receipts
         <br/>
<a id="pl.61.32"></a><var>61.32</var>from lawful gambling less gross receipts directly derived from the conduct of paper
         <br/>
<a id="pl.61.33"></a><var>61.33</var>bingo, raffles, and paddlewheels, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>297E.01, subdivision 8</statute_ref>, and less <br/>
<a id="pl.61.34"></a><var>61.34</var>the net prizes actually paid, other than prizes actually paid for paper bingo, raffles,
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.62.1"></a><var>62.1</var>paddlewheels, for the fiscal year. The combined net receipts of an organization are
         subject <br/>
<a id="pl.62.2"></a><var>62.2</var>to a tax computed according to the following schedule:<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="5"/>
<col width="20"/>
<col width="5"/>
<col width="27.5"/>
<col width="7.5"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.62.3"></a><var>62.3</var><br/>
<a id="pl.62.4"></a><var>62.4</var><br/>
<a id="pl.62.5"></a><var>62.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left"></td>
<td align="left">If the combined net <br/>
                  		receipts for the fiscal year <br/>
                  		are:<br/>
</td>
<td align="left"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">The tax is:<br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="top"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.62.6"></a><var>62.6</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Not over $87,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="left"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">nine percent<br/>
</td>
<td align="left"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.62.7"></a><var>62.7</var><br/>
<a id="pl.62.8"></a><var>62.8</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Over $87,500, but not over <br/>
                  		$122,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="left"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">$7,875 plus 18 percent of the amount <br/>
                  		over $87,500, but not over $122,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="left"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.62.9"></a><var>62.9</var><br/>
<a id="pl.62.10"></a><var>62.10</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Over $122,500, but not <br/>
                  		over $157,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="left"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">$14,175 plus 27 percent of the amount <br/>
                  		over $122,500, but not over $157,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="left"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.62.11"></a><var>62.11</var><br/>
<a id="pl.62.12"></a><var>62.12</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Over $157,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="left"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">$23,625 plus 36 percent of the <br/>
                  		amount over $157,500<br/>
</td>
<td align="left"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.62.13"></a><var>62.13</var>(b) On or before April 1, 2016, the commissioner shall estimate the total amount of
         <br/>
<a id="pl.62.14"></a><var>62.14</var>revenue, including interest and penalties, that will be collected for fiscal year
         2016 from <br/>
<a id="pl.62.15"></a><var>62.15</var>taxes imposed under this chapter. If the amount estimated by the commissioner equals
         <br/>
<a id="pl.62.16"></a><var>62.16</var>or exceeds $94,800,000, the commissioner shall certify that effective July 1, 2016,
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.62.17"></a><var>62.17</var>rates under this paragraph apply in lieu of the rates under paragraph (a) and shall
         publish a <br/>
<a id="pl.62.18"></a><var>62.18</var>notice to that effect in the State Register and notify each taxpayer by June 1, 2016.
         If the <br/>
<a id="pl.62.19"></a><var>62.19</var>rates under this section apply, the combined net receipts of an organization are subject
         to a <br/>
<a id="pl.62.20"></a><var>62.20</var>tax computed according to the following schedule:<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="5"/>
<col width="20"/>
<col width="5"/>
<col width="27.5"/>
<col width="7.5"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.62.21"></a><var>62.21</var><br/>
<a id="pl.62.22"></a><var>62.22</var><br/>
<a id="pl.62.23"></a><var>62.23</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td>If the combined net <br/>
                  		receipts for the fiscal year <br/>
                  		are:<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td valign="top">The tax is:<br/>
</td>
<td valign="top"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.62.24"></a><var>62.24</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td>Not over $87,500<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td>8.5 percent<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.62.25"></a><var>62.25</var><br/>
<a id="pl.62.26"></a><var>62.26</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td valign="top">Over $87,500, but not over <br/>
                  		$122,500<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td>$7,438 plus 17 percent of the amount <br/>
                  		over $87,500, but not over $122,500<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.62.27"></a><var>62.27</var><br/>
<a id="pl.62.28"></a><var>62.28</var><br/>
<a id="pl.62.29"></a><var>62.29</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td valign="top">Over $122,500, but not <br/>
                  		over $157,500<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td valign="top">$13,388 plus 25.5 percent of the <br/>
                  		amount over $122,500, but not over <br/>
                  		$157,500<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.62.30"></a><var>62.30</var><br/>
<a id="pl.62.31"></a><var>62.31</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td valign="top">Over $157,500<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td>$22,313 plus 34 percent of the <br/>
                  		amount over $157,500<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.62.32"></a><var>62.32</var>(c) Gross receipts derived from sports-themed tipboards are exempt from taxation <br/>
<a id="pl.62.33"></a><var>62.33</var>under this section. For purposes of this paragraph, a sports-themed tipboard means
         a <br/>
<a id="pl.62.34"></a><var>62.34</var>sports-themed tipboard as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>349.12, subdivision 34</statute_ref>, under which the <br/>
<a id="pl.62.35"></a><var>62.35</var>winning numbers are determined by the numerical outcome of a professional sporting
         event.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.66.0"></a><a id="pl.62.36"></a><var>62.36</var>    Sec. 66. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 299C.61, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.62.37"></a><var>62.37</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Child abuse crime.</b> "Child abuse crime" means:<br/>
<a id="pl.62.38"></a><var>62.38</var>(1) an act committed against a minor victim that constitutes a violation of section
         <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.62.39"></a><var>62.39</var>609.185
         </statute_ref>, paragraph (a), clause (5); 
         <statute_ref>609.221</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.222</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.223</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.224</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.2242</statute_ref>; <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.62.40"></a><var>62.40</var>609.322
         </statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.324</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.342</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.343</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.344</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.345</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.352</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.377</statute_ref>; or 
         <statute_ref>609.378</statute_ref>; or<br/>
<a id="pl.63.1"></a><var>63.1</var>(2) a violation of section 
         <statute_ref>152.021, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, clause (4); 
         <statute_ref>152.022, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.63.2"></a><var>63.2</var>clause (5) or (6); 
         <statute_ref>152.023, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, clause (3) or (4); 
         <statute_ref>152.023, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, clause <br/>
<a id="pl.63.3"></a><var>63.3</var>(4) or (6); or 
         <statute_ref>152.024, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, clause (2), (3), or (4).<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.67.0"></a><a id="pl.63.4"></a><var>63.4</var>    Sec. 67. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 299F.01, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.63.5"></a><var>63.5</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Division created; state fire marshal.</b> A division in the Department of <br/>
<a id="pl.63.6"></a><var>63.6</var>Public Safety to be known as the Division of Fire Marshal is hereby created, under
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.63.7"></a><var>63.7</var>supervision and control of the state fire marshal, to whom shall be assigned the duties
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.63.8"></a><var>63.8</var>responsibilities described in this section chapter. The commissioner may place the fire <br/>
<a id="pl.63.9"></a><var>63.9</var>marshal's position in the unclassified service if the position meets the criteria
         of section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.63.10"></a><var>63.10</var>43A.08, subdivision 1a
         </statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.68.0"></a><a id="pl.63.11"></a><var>63.11</var>    Sec. 68. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 299L.02, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.63.12"></a><var>63.12</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Background checks.</b> In any background check required to be conducted <br/>
<a id="pl.63.13"></a><var>63.13</var>by the division under this chapter, chapter 240, 349, 349A, or section 
         <statute_ref>3.9221</statute_ref>, the director <br/>
<a id="pl.63.14"></a><var>63.14</var>may, or shall when required by law, require that fingerprints be taken and the director
         may <br/>
<a id="pl.63.15"></a><var>63.15</var>forward the fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the conducting
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.63.16"></a><var>63.16</var>a national criminal history check. The director may charge a fee of $15 for fingerprint <br/>
<a id="pl.63.17"></a><var>63.17</var>recording and investigation under section 
         <statute_ref>3.9221</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.69.0"></a><a id="pl.63.18"></a><var>63.18</var>    Sec. 69. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 299L.07, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.63.19"></a><var>63.19</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Investigation.</b> Before a license under this section is granted, the director <br/>
<a id="pl.63.20"></a><var>63.20</var>may conduct a background and financial investigation of the applicant, including the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.63.21"></a><var>63.21</var>applicant's sources of financing. The director may, or shall when required by law,
         require <br/>
<a id="pl.63.22"></a><var>63.22</var>that fingerprints be taken and the director may forward the fingerprints to the Federal
         <br/>
<a id="pl.63.23"></a><var>63.23</var>Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history check. The director may charge
         an <br/>
<a id="pl.63.24"></a><var>63.24</var>investigation fee of $15 to cover the cost of the investigation. Of this fee, $7 from each <br/>
<a id="pl.63.25"></a><var>63.25</var>charge shall be deposited in the general fund.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.70.0"></a><a id="pl.63.26"></a><var>63.26</var>    Sec. 70. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 322C.0102, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.63.27"></a><var>63.27</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Debtor in bankruptcy.</b> "Debtor in bankruptcy" means a person that is <br/>
<a id="pl.63.28"></a><var>63.28</var>the subject of:<br/>
<a id="pl.63.29"></a><var>63.29</var>(1) an order for relief under United States Code, title 12 11, or a successor statute <br/>
<a id="pl.63.30"></a><var>63.30</var>of general application; or<br/>
<a id="pl.63.31"></a><var>63.31</var>(2) a comparable order under federal, state, or foreign law governing insolvency.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.71.0"></a><a id="pl.64.1"></a><var>64.1</var>    Sec. 71. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 325D.40, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.64.2"></a><var>64.2</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Government agency sales.</b> All state, municipal and other governmental <br/>
<a id="pl.64.3"></a><var>64.3</var>agencies shall be governed by the Minnesota Unfair Cigarette Sales Act, and no such
         <br/>
<a id="pl.64.4"></a><var>64.4</var>agency of government shall accept any bid offer which is below the "cost to wholesaler"
         <br/>
<a id="pl.64.5"></a><var>64.5</var>as defined by section 
         <statute_ref>325D.32, subdivision 10</statute_ref>, clause (1) paragraph (a), nor shall sell such <br/>
<a id="pl.64.6"></a><var>64.6</var>cigarettes at a cost less than provided for in section 
         <statute_ref>325D.32, subdivision 11</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.72.0"></a><a id="pl.64.7"></a><var>64.7</var>    Sec. 72. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 325E.028, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.64.8"></a><var>64.8</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Income verification.</b> Verification of income may be conducted by the <br/>
<a id="pl.64.9"></a><var>64.9</var>local energy assistance provider or the municipal utility, cooperative electric association,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.64.10"></a><var>64.10</var>or public utility unless the customer is automatically eligible for protection against
         <br/>
<a id="pl.64.11"></a><var>64.11</var>disconnection as a recipient of any form of public assistance, including energy assistance
         <br/>
<a id="pl.64.12"></a><var>64.12</var>that uses income eligibility in an amount at or below the income eligibility in subdivision
         <br/>
<a id="pl.64.13"></a><var>64.13</var>1, paragraph (a), clause (1).<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.73.0"></a><a id="pl.64.14"></a><var>64.14</var>    Sec. 73. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 326B.04, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.64.15"></a><var>64.15</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Deposits.</b>  Unless otherwise specifically designated by law: (1) all money <br/>
<a id="pl.64.16"></a><var>64.16</var>collected under sections 
         <statute_ref>144.122</statute_ref>, paragraph (f); 
         <statute_ref>181.723</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>326B.092</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>326B.096</statute_ref>; <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.64.17"></a><var>64.17</var>326B.101
         </statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>326B.194</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>326B.197</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>326B.32</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>326B.399</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>326B.43</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>326B.49</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>326B.52 <br/>
</statute_ref><a id="pl.64.18"></a><var>64.18</var>to 
         <statute_ref>326B.59</statute_ref>; 326B.701;
<statute_ref>326B.802</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>326B.885</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>326B.90</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>326B.998</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>327.31</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>327.36</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.64.19"></a><var>64.19</var>and 
         <statute_ref>327B.01</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>327B.12</statute_ref>, except penalties, is credited to the construction code fund; (2) <br/>
<a id="pl.64.20"></a><var>64.20</var>all fees collected under sections 
         <statute_ref>326B.098</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>326B.099</statute_ref> in connection with continuing <br/>
<a id="pl.64.21"></a><var>64.21</var>education for any license, registration, or certificate issued pursuant to this chapter
         are <br/>
<a id="pl.64.22"></a><var>64.22</var>credited to the construction code fund; and (3) all penalties assessed under the sections
         set <br/>
<a id="pl.64.23"></a><var>64.23</var>forth in clauses (1) and (2) and all penalties assessed under sections 
         <statute_ref>144.99</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>144.993</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.64.24"></a><var>64.24</var>in connection with any violation of sections 
         <statute_ref>326B.43</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>326B.49</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>326B.52</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>326B.59</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.64.25"></a><var>64.25</var>or the rules adopted under those sections are credited to the assigned risk safety
         account <br/>
<a id="pl.64.26"></a><var>64.26</var>established by section 
         <statute_ref>79.253</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.74.0"></a><a id="pl.64.27"></a><var>64.27</var>    Sec. 74. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 403.09, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.64.28"></a><var>64.28</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Dispute resolution.</b> Disputes between parties must be resolved pursuant to <br/>
<a id="pl.64.29"></a><var>64.29</var>section 
         <statute_ref>403.025, subdivision 7</statute_ref>, paragraph (d) (c).<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.75.0"></a><a id="pl.64.30"></a><var>64.30</var>    Sec. 75. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 412.014, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.64.31"></a><var>64.31</var><b>412.014 POWER TO OPERATE TELEPHONE LINES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.65.1"></a><var>65.1</var>Any statutory city heretofore or hereafter incorporated, in the territory of which
         <br/>
<a id="pl.65.2"></a><var>65.2</var>previous to such incorporation telephone lines have been constructed and operated
         by a <br/>
<a id="pl.65.3"></a><var>65.3</var>town as authorized by Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 
         <statute_ref>237.33</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>237.40</statute_ref>, is hereby <br/>
<a id="pl.65.4"></a><var>65.4</var>authorized to continue to operate such telephone lines and the city shall have all
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.65.5"></a><var>65.5</var>powers granted to towns and the council shall have all of the powers granted to boards
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.65.6"></a><var>65.6</var>supervisors under Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 
         <statute_ref>237.33</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>237.40</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.76.0"></a><a id="pl.65.7"></a><var>65.7</var>    Sec. 76. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 466A.01, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.65.8"></a><var>65.8</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Assisted housing.</b> "Assisted housing" means:<br/>
<a id="pl.65.9"></a><var>65.9</var>(1) the housing is either owned or under the control of a housing agency and is used
         <br/>
<a id="pl.65.10"></a><var>65.10</var>in a manner authorized by sections 
         <statute_ref>469.001</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>469.047</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.65.11"></a><var>65.11</var>(2) the housing is defined as an emergency shelter or transitional housing under <br/>
<a id="pl.65.12"></a><var>65.12</var>section 
         <statute_ref>272.02, subdivision 13</statute_ref> or 20;<br/>
<a id="pl.65.13"></a><var>65.13</var>(3) the housing is classified as class 5c property under section 
<statute_ref>273.13, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.65.14"></a><var>65.14</var>25
</statute_ref>, paragraph (c), clause (4); or<br/>
<a id="pl.65.15"></a><var>65.15</var>(4) (3) the housing is a building that receives a low-income housing credit under <br/>
<a id="pl.65.16"></a><var>65.16</var>section 242 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; or which meets the requirements
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.65.17"></a><var>65.17</var>that section, and was under construction or rehabilitation prior to May 1, 1988.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.77.0"></a><a id="pl.65.18"></a><var>65.18</var>    Sec. 77. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 471.87, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.65.19"></a><var>65.19</var><b>471.87 PUBLIC OFFICERS, INTEREST IN CONTRACT; PENALTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.65.20"></a><var>65.20</var>Except as authorized in section 123B.195 or 
<statute_ref>471.88</statute_ref>, a public officer who is <br/>
<a id="pl.65.21"></a><var>65.21</var>authorized to take part in any manner in making any sale, lease, or contract in official
         <br/>
<a id="pl.65.22"></a><var>65.22</var>capacity shall not voluntarily have a personal financial interest in that sale, lease,
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.65.23"></a><var>65.23</var>contract or personally benefit financially therefrom. Every public officer who violates
         this <br/>
<a id="pl.65.24"></a><var>65.24</var>provision is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.78.0"></a><a id="pl.65.25"></a><var>65.25</var>    Sec. 78. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 473.604, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.65.26"></a><var>65.26</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Resolution of appointment; oath.</b> The clerk, secretary, or other <br/>
<a id="pl.65.27"></a><var>65.27</var>appropriate official of each appointing public body shall immediately file with the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.65.28"></a><var>65.28</var>secretary of state a certified copy of each resolution appointing commissioners. The
         city <br/>
<a id="pl.65.29"></a><var>65.29</var>clerk of each city, upon the election and qualification of each new mayor thereof,
         shall <br/>
<a id="pl.65.30"></a><var>65.30</var>file with the secretary of state a certificate stating the mayor's full name and address,
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.65.31"></a><var>65.31</var>that such mayor has elected to act as a commissioner, or, in the event such mayor
         has <br/>
<a id="pl.65.32"></a><var>65.32</var>appointed some other qualified voter instead, shall file a certified copy of the order
         of the <br/>
<a id="pl.65.33"></a><var>65.33</var>mayor appointing such commissioner. The governor shall file appointments in the same
         <br/>
<a id="pl.66.1"></a><var>66.1</var>office. Each person selected as a commissioner shall thereupon file in the same office
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.66.2"></a><var>66.2</var>oath of office prescribed by the state Constitution, article V, section 5 6, subscribed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.66.3"></a><var>66.3</var>person and certified by the officer administering the same.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.79.0"></a><a id="pl.66.4"></a><var>66.4</var>    Sec. 79. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 477A.011, subdivision 30, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.66.5"></a><var>66.5</var>    Subd. 30. <b>Pre-1940 housing percentage.</b> (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), <br/>
<a id="pl.66.6"></a><var>66.6</var>"pre-1940 housing percentage" for a city is 100 times the most recent count by the
         United <br/>
<a id="pl.66.7"></a><var>66.7</var>States Bureau of the Census of all housing units in the city built before 1940, divided
         by <br/>
<a id="pl.66.8"></a><var>66.8</var>the total number of all housing units in the city. Housing units includes both occupied
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.66.9"></a><var>66.9</var>vacant housing units as defined by the federal census. For aids payable in 2014, "pre-1940 <br/>
<a id="pl.66.10"></a><var>66.10</var>housing percentage" shall be based on 2010 housing data.<br/>
<a id="pl.66.11"></a><var>66.11</var>    (b) For the city of East Grand Forks only, "pre-1940 housing percentage" is equal
         <br/>
<a id="pl.66.12"></a><var>66.12</var>to 100 times the 1990 federal census count of all housing units in the city built
         before <br/>
<a id="pl.66.13"></a><var>66.13</var>1940, divided by the most recent count by the United States Bureau of the Census of
         all <br/>
<a id="pl.66.14"></a><var>66.14</var>housing units in the city. Housing units includes both occupied and vacant housing
         units <br/>
<a id="pl.66.15"></a><var>66.15</var>as defined by the federal census.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.80.0"></a><a id="pl.66.16"></a><var>66.16</var>    Sec. 80. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 477A.011, subdivision 30a, is amended to <br/>
<a id="pl.66.17"></a><var>66.17</var>read:<br/>
<a id="pl.66.18"></a><var>66.18</var>    Subd. 30a. <b>Percent of housing built between 1940 and 1970.</b> "Percent of housing <br/>
<a id="pl.66.19"></a><var>66.19</var>built between 1940 and 1970" is equal to 100 times the most recent count by the United
         <br/>
<a id="pl.66.20"></a><var>66.20</var>States Bureau of the Census of all housing units in the city built after 1939 but
         before <br/>
<a id="pl.66.21"></a><var>66.21</var>1970, divided by the total number of all housing units in the city. Housing units
         includes <br/>
<a id="pl.66.22"></a><var>66.22</var>both occupied and vacant housing units as defined by the federal census. For aids payable <br/>
<a id="pl.66.23"></a><var>66.23</var>in 2014, "percent of housing built between 1940 and 1970" shall be based on 2010 <br/>
<a id="pl.66.24"></a><var>66.24</var>housing data.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.81.0"></a><a id="pl.66.25"></a><var>66.25</var>    Sec. 81. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 477A.011, subdivision 42, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.66.26"></a><var>66.26</var>    Subd. 42. <b>Jobs per capita.</b>  "Jobs per capita in the city" means (1) the average <br/>
<a id="pl.66.27"></a><var>66.27</var>annual number of employees in the city based on the data from the Quarterly Census
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.66.28"></a><var>66.28</var>Employment and Wages, as reported by the Department of Employment and Economic <br/>
<a id="pl.66.29"></a><var>66.29</var>Development, for the most recent calendar year available November 1 of every <br/>
<a id="pl.66.30"></a><var>66.30</var>odd-numbered year, divided by (2) the city's population for the same calendar year
         as the <br/>
<a id="pl.66.31"></a><var>66.31</var>employment data. The commissioner of the Department of Employment and Economic <br/>
<a id="pl.66.32"></a><var>66.32</var>Development shall certify to the city the average annual number of employees for each
         <br/>
<a id="pl.66.33"></a><var>66.33</var>city by January 1 of every even-numbered year beginning with January 1, 2014. A city
         <br/>
<a id="pl.67.1"></a><var>67.1</var>may challenge an estimate under this paragraph by filing its specific objection, including
         <br/>
<a id="pl.67.2"></a><var>67.2</var>the names of employers that it feels may have misreported data, in writing with the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.67.3"></a><var>67.3</var>commissioner by December 1 of every odd-numbered year. The commissioner shall make
         <br/>
<a id="pl.67.4"></a><var>67.4</var>every reasonable effort to address the specific objection and adjust the data as necessary.
         <br/>
<a id="pl.67.5"></a><var>67.5</var>The commissioner shall certify the estimates of the annual employment to the commissioner
         <br/>
<a id="pl.67.6"></a><var>67.6</var>of revenue by January 1 of all even-numbered years, including any estimates still
         under <br/>
<a id="pl.67.7"></a><var>67.7</var>objection. For aids payable in 2014, "jobs per capita" shall be based on the annual number <br/>
<a id="pl.67.8"></a><var>67.8</var>of employees and population for calendar year 2010 without additional review.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.82.0"></a><a id="pl.67.9"></a><var>67.9</var>    Sec. 82. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 477A.013, subdivision 8, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.67.10"></a><var>67.10</var>    Subd. 8. <b>City formula aid.</b> (a) For aids payable in 2014 only, the formula aid for a <br/>
<a id="pl.67.11"></a><var>67.11</var>city is equal to the sum of (1) its 2013 certified aid, and (2) the product of (i)
         the difference <br/>
<a id="pl.67.12"></a><var>67.12</var>between its unmet need and its 2013 certified aid, and (ii) the aid gap percentage.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.13"></a><var>67.13</var>    (b) (a) For aids payable in 2015 and thereafter, the formula aid for a city is equal <br/>
<a id="pl.67.14"></a><var>67.14</var>to the sum of (1) its formula aid in the previous year and (2) the product of (i)
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.67.15"></a><var>67.15</var>difference between its unmet need and its formula aid in the previous year, and (ii)
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.67.16"></a><var>67.16</var>aid gap percentage.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.17"></a><var>67.17</var>    (c) (b) For aids payable in 2015 and thereafter, if a city's certified aid from the <br/>
<a id="pl.67.18"></a><var>67.18</var>previous year is greater than the sum of its unmet need plus its aid adjustment under
         <br/>
<a id="pl.67.19"></a><var>67.19</var>subdivision 13, its formula aid is adjusted to equal its unmet need.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.20"></a><var>67.20</var>    (d) (c) No city may have a formula aid amount less than zero. The aid gap percentage <br/>
<a id="pl.67.21"></a><var>67.21</var>must be the same for all cities subject to paragraph (b) (a).<br/>
<a id="pl.67.22"></a><var>67.22</var>    (e) (d) The applicable aid gap percentage must be calculated by the Department of <br/>
<a id="pl.67.23"></a><var>67.23</var>Revenue so that the total of the aid under subdivision 9 equals the total amount available
         <br/>
<a id="pl.67.24"></a><var>67.24</var>for aid under section 
         <statute_ref>477A.03</statute_ref>. Data used in calculating aids to cities under sections <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.67.25"></a><var>67.25</var>477A.011
         </statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>477A.013</statute_ref> shall be the most recently available data as of January 1 in the <br/>
<a id="pl.67.26"></a><var>67.26</var>year in which the aid is calculated.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.83.0"></a><a id="pl.67.27"></a><var>67.27</var>    Sec. 83. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 477A.013, subdivision 9, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.67.28"></a><var>67.28</var>    Subd. 9. <b>City aid distribution.</b> (a) In calendar year 2014 and thereafter, each <br/>
<a id="pl.67.29"></a><var>67.29</var>city shall receive an aid distribution equal to the sum of (1) the city formula aid
         under <br/>
<a id="pl.67.30"></a><var>67.30</var>subdivision 8, and (2) its aid adjustment under subdivision 13.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.31"></a><var>67.31</var>    (b) For aids payable in 2014 only, the total aid for a city may not be less than the <br/>
<a id="pl.67.32"></a><var>67.32</var>amount it was certified to receive in 2013 plus any increase under subdivision 13. For aids <br/>
<a id="pl.67.33"></a><var>67.33</var>payable in 2015 and thereafter, the total aid for a city must not be less than the
         amount <br/>
<a id="pl.68.1"></a><var>68.1</var>it was certified to receive in the previous year minus the lesser of $10 multiplied
         by its <br/>
<a id="pl.68.2"></a><var>68.2</var>population, or five percent of its net levy in the year prior to the aid distribution.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.84.0"></a><a id="pl.68.3"></a><var>68.3</var>    Sec. 84. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 477A.015, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.68.4"></a><var>68.4</var><b>477A.015 PAYMENT DATES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.68.5"></a><var>68.5</var>The commissioner of revenue shall make the payments of local government aid to <br/>
<a id="pl.68.6"></a><var>68.6</var>affected taxing authorities in two installments on July 20 and December 26 annually.<br/>
<a id="pl.68.7"></a><var>68.7</var>When the commissioner of public safety determines that a local government has <br/>
<a id="pl.68.8"></a><var>68.8</var>suffered financial hardship due to a natural disaster, the commissioner of public
         safety <br/>
<a id="pl.68.9"></a><var>68.9</var>shall notify the commissioner of revenue, who shall make payments of aids under sections
         <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.68.10"></a><var>68.10</var>477A.011
         </statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>477A.014</statute_ref>, which are otherwise due on December 26, as soon as is practical <br/>
<a id="pl.68.11"></a><var>68.11</var>after the determination is made but not before July 20.<br/>
<a id="pl.68.12"></a><var>68.12</var>The commissioner may pay all or part of the payments of aids under sections <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.68.13"></a><var>68.13</var>477A.011
         </statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>477A.014</statute_ref>, which are due on December 26 at any time after August 15 if a <br/>
<a id="pl.68.14"></a><var>68.14</var>local government requests such payment as being necessary for meeting its cash flow
         <br/>
<a id="pl.68.15"></a><var>68.15</var>needs. For aids payable in 2013 only, a city that is located in an area deemed a disaster
         <br/>
<a id="pl.68.16"></a><var>68.16</var>area during the month of April 2013, as defined in section 
<statute_ref>12A.02, subdivision 5</statute_ref>, shall <br/>
<a id="pl.68.17"></a><var>68.17</var>receive its December 26, 2013 payment with its July 20, 2013 payment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.85.0"></a><a id="pl.68.18"></a><var>68.18</var>    Sec. 85. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 477A.03, subdivision 2a, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.68.19"></a><var>68.19</var>    Subd. 2a. <b>Cities.</b> For aids payable in 2014, the total aid paid under section <br/>
<a id="pl.68.20"></a><var>68.20</var><statute_ref>477A.013, subdivision 9</statute_ref>, is $507,598,012. The total aid paid under section 
         <statute_ref>477A.013, <br/>
<a id="pl.68.21"></a><var>68.21</var>subdivision 9
         </statute_ref>, is $516,898,012 for aids payable in 2015. For aids payable in 2016 and <br/>
<a id="pl.68.22"></a><var>68.22</var>thereafter, the total aid paid under section 
         <statute_ref>477A.013, subdivision </statute_ref>9, is $519,398,012.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.86.0"></a><a id="pl.68.23"></a><var>68.23</var>    Sec. 86. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 477A.03, subdivision 2c, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.68.24"></a><var>68.24</var>    Subd. 2c. <b>Towns.</b> For aids payable in 2014, the total aids paid under section <br/>
<a id="pl.68.25"></a><var>68.25</var><statute_ref>477A.013, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, is limited to $10,000,000. For aids payable in 2015 and <br/>
<a id="pl.68.26"></a><var>68.26</var>thereafter, the total aids paid under section 
         <statute_ref>477A.013, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, is limited to the <br/>
<a id="pl.68.27"></a><var>68.27</var>amount certified to be paid in the previous year $10,000,000.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.87.0"></a><a id="pl.68.28"></a><var>68.28</var>    Sec. 87. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 477A.12, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.68.29"></a><var>68.29</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Types of land; payments.</b>  The following amounts are annually <br/>
<a id="pl.68.30"></a><var>68.30</var>appropriated to the commissioner of natural resources from the general fund for transfer
         <br/>
<a id="pl.68.31"></a><var>68.31</var>to the commissioner of revenue. The commissioner of revenue shall pay the transferred
         <br/>
<a id="pl.69.1"></a><var>69.1</var>funds to counties as required by sections 
         <statute_ref>477A.11</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>477A.14</statute_ref>. The amounts, based on the <br/>
<a id="pl.69.2"></a><var>69.2</var>acreage as of July 1 of each year prior to the payment year, are:<br/>
<a id="pl.69.3"></a><var>69.3</var>(1) $5.133 multiplied by the total number of acres of acquired natural resources land
         <br/>
<a id="pl.69.4"></a><var>69.4</var>or, at the county's option three-fourths of one percent of the appraised value of
         all acquired <br/>
<a id="pl.69.5"></a><var>69.5</var>natural resources land in the county, whichever is greater;<br/>
<a id="pl.69.6"></a><var>69.6</var>(2) $5.133, multiplied by the total number of acres of transportation wetland or,
         at <br/>
<a id="pl.69.7"></a><var>69.7</var>the county's option, three-fourths of one percent of the appraised value of all transportation
         <br/>
<a id="pl.69.8"></a><var>69.8</var>wetland in the county, whichever is greater;<br/>
<a id="pl.69.9"></a><var>69.9</var>(3) $5.133, multiplied by the total number of acres of wildlife management land, or,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.69.10"></a><var>69.10</var>at the county's option, three-fourths of one percent of the appraised value of all
         wildlife <br/>
<a id="pl.69.11"></a><var>69.11</var>management land in the county, whichever is greater;<br/>
<a id="pl.69.12"></a><var>69.12</var>(4) 50 percent of the dollar amount as determined under clause (1), multiplied by
         <br/>
<a id="pl.69.13"></a><var>69.13</var>the number of acres of military refuge land in the county;<br/>
<a id="pl.69.14"></a><var>69.14</var>(5) $1.50, multiplied by the number of acres of county-administered other natural
         <br/>
<a id="pl.69.15"></a><var>69.15</var>resources land in the county;<br/>
<a id="pl.69.16"></a><var>69.16</var>(6) $5.133, multiplied by the total number of acres of land utilization project land
         <br/>
<a id="pl.69.17"></a><var>69.17</var>in the county;<br/>
<a id="pl.69.18"></a><var>69.18</var>(7) $1.50, multiplied by the number of acres of commissioner-administered other <br/>
<a id="pl.69.19"></a><var>69.19</var>natural resources land in the county; and<br/>
<a id="pl.69.20"></a><var>69.20</var>    (8) without regard to acreage, and notwithstanding the rules adopted under section
         <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.69.21"></a><var>69.21</var>84A.55
         </statute_ref>, $300,000 for local assessments under section 
         <statute_ref>84A.55, subdivision 9</statute_ref>, that shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.69.22"></a><var>69.22</var>divided and distributed to the counties containing state-owned lands within a conservation
         <br/>
<a id="pl.69.23"></a><var>69.23</var>area in proportion to each county's percentage of the total annual ditch assessments.<br/>
<a id="pl.69.24"></a><var>69.24</var>The commissioner of natural resources shall certify the number of acres and appraised
         <br/>
<a id="pl.69.25"></a><var>69.25</var>values for wildlife management lands under clause (3) for calendar year 2013 to the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.69.26"></a><var>69.26</var>commissioner of revenue by June 15, 2014. The commissioner of revenue shall make the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.69.27"></a><var>69.27</var>payment for any positive difference in the 2013 payment under clause (3) by June 30,
         2014.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.88.0"></a><a id="pl.69.28"></a><var>69.28</var>    Sec. 88. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 477A.12, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.69.29"></a><var>69.29</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Procedure.</b> (a) Each county auditor shall certify to the Department of <br/>
<a id="pl.69.30"></a><var>69.30</var>Natural Resources during July of each year prior to the payment year the number of
         acres <br/>
<a id="pl.69.31"></a><var>69.31</var>of county-administered other natural resources land within the county. The Department
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.69.32"></a><var>69.32</var>Natural resources may, in addition to the certification of acreage, require descriptive
         lists <br/>
<a id="pl.69.33"></a><var>69.33</var>of land so certified. The commissioner of natural resources shall determine and certify
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.69.34"></a><var>69.34</var>the commissioner of revenue by March 1 of the payment year:<br/>
<a id="pl.70.1"></a><var>70.1</var>(1) the number of acres and most recent appraised value of acquired natural <br/>
<a id="pl.70.2"></a><var>70.2</var>resources land, wildlife management land, and military refuge land within each county;<br/>
<a id="pl.70.3"></a><var>70.3</var>(2) the number of acres of commissioner-administered natural resources land within
         <br/>
<a id="pl.70.4"></a><var>70.4</var>each county;<br/>
<a id="pl.70.5"></a><var>70.5</var>(3) the number of acres of county-administered other natural resources land within
         <br/>
<a id="pl.70.6"></a><var>70.6</var>each county, based on the reports filed by each county auditor with the commissioner
         <br/>
<a id="pl.70.7"></a><var>70.7</var>of natural resources; and<br/>
<a id="pl.70.8"></a><var>70.8</var>(4) the number of acres of land utilization project land within each county.<br/>
<a id="pl.70.9"></a><var>70.9</var>(b) The commissioner of transportation shall determine and certify to the <br/>
<a id="pl.70.10"></a><var>70.10</var>commissioner of revenue by March 1 of the payment year the number of acres of <br/>
<a id="pl.70.11"></a><var>70.11</var>transportation wetland and the appraised value of the land, but only if it exceeds
         500 <br/>
<a id="pl.70.12"></a><var>70.12</var>acres in a county.<br/>
<a id="pl.70.13"></a><var>70.13</var>(c) Each auditor of a county that contains state-owned lands within a conservation
         <br/>
<a id="pl.70.14"></a><var>70.14</var>area shall determine and certify to the commissioner of natural resources by May 31
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.70.15"></a><var>70.15</var>the payment year, the county's ditch assessments for state-owned lands subject to
         section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.70.16"></a><var>70.16</var>84A.55, subdivision 9
         </statute_ref>. A joint certification for two or more counties may be submitted to <br/>
<a id="pl.70.17"></a><var>70.17</var>the commissioner of natural resources through the Consolidated Conservation Counties
         <br/>
<a id="pl.70.18"></a><var>70.18</var>Joint Powers Board. The commissioner of natural resources shall certify the ditch
         <br/>
<a id="pl.70.19"></a><var>70.19</var>assessments to the commissioner of revenue by June 15 of the payment year. The <br/>
<a id="pl.70.20"></a><var>70.20</var>commissioner of natural resources shall certify the ditch assessments under this paragraph
         <br/>
<a id="pl.70.21"></a><var>70.21</var>for payment year 2013 by June 15, 2014. The commissioner of revenue shall make the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.70.22"></a><var>70.22</var>payment for 2013 by June 30, 2014.<br/>
<a id="pl.70.23"></a><var>70.23</var>(d) The commissioner of revenue shall determine the distributions provided for in
         this <br/>
<a id="pl.70.24"></a><var>70.24</var>section using: (1) the number of acres and appraised values certified by the commissioner
         <br/>
<a id="pl.70.25"></a><var>70.25</var>of natural resources and the commissioner of transportation by March 1 of the payment
         <br/>
<a id="pl.70.26"></a><var>70.26</var>year; and (2) ditch assessments under paragraph (c), by July 15 of the payment year.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.89.0"></a><a id="pl.70.27"></a><var>70.27</var>    Sec. 89. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 477A.16, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.70.28"></a><var>70.28</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Definitions.</b> (a) When used in this section, the following terms have <br/>
<a id="pl.70.29"></a><var>70.29</var>the meanings indicated in this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.70.30"></a><var>70.30</var>    (b) "Local unit" means a home rule charter or statutory city, or a town.<br/>
<a id="pl.70.31"></a><var>70.31</var>    (c) "Old rule utility net tax capacity" means the net tax capacity of all public utility
         <br/>
<a id="pl.70.32"></a><var>70.32</var>property within the local unit's taxing jurisdiction for assessment year 2007, calculated
         as <br/>
<a id="pl.70.33"></a><var>70.33</var>if the property were valued under valuation rules in effect prior to assessment year
         2007.<br/>
<a id="pl.70.34"></a><var>70.34</var>    (d) "New rule utility net tax capacity" means the net tax capacity of all public utility
         <br/>
<a id="pl.70.35"></a><var>70.35</var>property within the local unit's taxing jurisdiction for assessment year 2007, calculated
         as <br/>
<a id="pl.71.1"></a><var>71.1</var>if the property were valued under valuation rules in effect for assessment year 2007,
         but <br/>
<a id="pl.71.2"></a><var>71.2</var>without the any phase-in provisions of Minnesota Rules, part 8100.0800.<br/>
<a id="pl.71.3"></a><var>71.3</var>    (e) "Modified net tax capacity" means the local unit's net tax capacity for taxes
         <br/>
<a id="pl.71.4"></a><var>71.4</var>payable in 2008, modified by substituting the old rule utility net tax capacity for
         the actual <br/>
<a id="pl.71.5"></a><var>71.5</var>net tax capacity of utility property. Modified net tax capacity must be determined
         by the <br/>
<a id="pl.71.6"></a><var>71.6</var>commissioner of revenue based on information and data available to the commissioner
         <br/>
<a id="pl.71.7"></a><var>71.7</var>as of July 1, 2008.<br/>
<a id="pl.71.8"></a><var>71.8</var>    (f) "Net tax capacity differential" means the positive difference, if any, by which
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.71.9"></a><var>71.9</var>local unit's old rule utility net tax capacity exceeds its new rule utility net tax
         capacity.<br/>
<a id="pl.71.10"></a><var>71.10</var>    (g) "Current year net tax capacity differential" means the positive difference, if
         any, <br/>
<a id="pl.71.11"></a><var>71.11</var>by which the local unit's old rule utility net tax capacity exceeds its total tax
         capacity of <br/>
<a id="pl.71.12"></a><var>71.12</var>utility property for taxes payable in the current year.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.90.0"></a><a id="pl.71.13"></a><var>71.13</var>    Sec. 90. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 477A.16, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.71.14"></a><var>71.14</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Aid eligibility; payment.</b> (a) If the net tax capacity differential of the local <br/>
<a id="pl.71.15"></a><var>71.15</var>unit exceeds four percent of its modified net tax capacity, the local unit is eligible
         for <br/>
<a id="pl.71.16"></a><var>71.16</var>transition aid computed under paragraphs paragraph (b) and (c).<br/>
<a id="pl.71.17"></a><var>71.17</var>    (b) For aids payable in 2009, transition aid under this section for an eligible local
         <br/>
<a id="pl.71.18"></a><var>71.18</var>unit equals 50 percent of (1) the net tax capacity differential, times (2) the jurisdiction's
         <br/>
<a id="pl.71.19"></a><var>71.19</var>tax rate for taxes payable in 2008.<br/>
<a id="pl.71.20"></a><var>71.20</var>    (c) (b) For aids payable in 2010 and thereafter, transition aid under this section for <br/>
<a id="pl.71.21"></a><var>71.21</var>an eligible local unit equals (1) the current year net tax capacity differential for
         taxes <br/>
<a id="pl.71.22"></a><var>71.22</var>payable in the year preceding the aid distribution year, times (2) the jurisdiction's
         tax rate <br/>
<a id="pl.71.23"></a><var>71.23</var>for taxes payable in 2008.<br/>
<a id="pl.71.24"></a><var>71.24</var>    (d) The commissioner of revenue shall compute the amount of transition aid payable
         <br/>
<a id="pl.71.25"></a><var>71.25</var>to each local unit under this section. On or before August 1 of each year, the commissioner
         <br/>
<a id="pl.71.26"></a><var>71.26</var>shall certify the amount of transition aid computed for aids payable in the following
         year <br/>
<a id="pl.71.27"></a><var>71.27</var>for each recipient local unit. The commissioner shall pay transition aid to local
         units <br/>
<a id="pl.71.28"></a><var>71.28</var>annually at the times provided in section 
         <statute_ref>477A.015</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.91.0"></a><a id="pl.71.29"></a><var>71.29</var>    Sec. 91. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 477A.19, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.71.30"></a><var>71.30</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Payments.</b> The commissioner of revenue must compute the amount of <br/>
<a id="pl.71.31"></a><var>71.31</var>aquatic invasive species prevention aid payable to each county under this section.
         On or <br/>
<a id="pl.71.32"></a><var>71.32</var>before August 1 of each year, the commissioner shall certify the amount to be paid
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.71.33"></a><var>71.33</var>each county in the following year. The commissioner shall pay aquatic invasive species
         <br/>
<a id="pl.71.34"></a><var>71.34</var>prevention aid to counties annually at the times provided in section 
         <statute_ref>477A.015</statute_ref>. For aid <br/>
<a id="pl.72.1"></a><var>72.1</var>payable in 2014 only, the commissioner shall certify the amount to be paid to each
         county <br/>
<a id="pl.72.2"></a><var>72.2</var>by July 1, 2014, and payment to the counties must be made at the time provided in
         section <br/>
<a id="pl.72.3"></a><var>72.3</var><statute_ref>477A.015</statute_ref> for the first installment of local government aid.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.92.0"></a><a id="pl.72.4"></a><var>72.4</var>    Sec. 92. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 477A.19, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.72.5"></a><var>72.5</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Appropriation.</b> $4,500,000 in 2014, and $10,000,000 each year thereafter, <br/>
<a id="pl.72.6"></a><var>72.6</var>is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of revenue to make the <br/>
<a id="pl.72.7"></a><var>72.7</var>payments required under this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.93.0"></a><a id="pl.72.8"></a><var>72.8</var>    Sec. 93. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 480A.09, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.72.9"></a><var>72.9</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Certiorari.</b> Oral arguments on writs of certiorari to review decisions of <br/>
<a id="pl.72.10"></a><var>72.10</var>the commissioner of unemployment law judges in the Department of Employment and <br/>
<a id="pl.72.11"></a><var>72.11</var>Economic Development shall be heard as provided in this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.72.12"></a><var>72.12</var>(1) if the claimant applicant for benefits is a real party in interest in the proceedings <br/>
<a id="pl.72.13"></a><var>72.13</var>and resides in Hennepin or Ramsey County, in one of those counties;<br/>
<a id="pl.72.14"></a><var>72.14</var>(2) if the claimant applicant for benefits is a real party in interest in the proceedings <br/>
<a id="pl.72.15"></a><var>72.15</var>and resides elsewhere in the state, in the judicial district of the claimant's applicant's <br/>
<a id="pl.72.16"></a><var>72.16</var>residence;<br/>
<a id="pl.72.17"></a><var>72.17</var>(3) otherwise, at a place as designated by the appellate administrator.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.94.0"></a><a id="pl.72.18"></a><var>72.18</var>    Sec. 94. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 500.215, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.72.19"></a><var>72.19</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>General rule.</b> (a) Any provision of any deed restriction, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.72.20"></a><var>72.20</var>regulation, restrictive covenant, local ordinance, contract, rental agreement or regulation,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.72.21"></a><var>72.21</var>or homeowners association document that limits the right of an owner or tenant of
         <br/>
<a id="pl.72.22"></a><var>72.22</var>residential property to display the flag of the United States and the flag of the
         State of <br/>
<a id="pl.72.23"></a><var>72.23</var>Minnesota is void and unenforceable.<br/>
<a id="pl.72.24"></a><var>72.24</var>(b) "Homeowners association document" includes the declaration, articles of <br/>
<a id="pl.72.25"></a><var>72.25</var>incorporation, bylaws, and rules and regulations of:<br/>
<a id="pl.72.26"></a><var>72.26</var>(1) a common interest community, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>515B.1-103</statute_ref>(C)(10) <br/>
<a id="pl.72.27"></a><var>72.27</var>515B.1-103(10), regardless of whether the common interest community is subject to <br/>
<a id="pl.72.28"></a><var>72.28</var>chapter 515B; and<br/>
<a id="pl.72.29"></a><var>72.29</var>(2) a residential community that is not a common interest community, as defined in
         <br/>
<a id="pl.72.30"></a><var>72.30</var>section 
         <statute_ref>515B.1-103</statute_ref>(C)(10) 515B.1-103(10).<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.95.0"></a><a id="pl.72.31"></a><var>72.31</var>    Sec. 95. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 518B.01, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.73.1"></a><var>73.1</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Order for protection.</b> There shall exist an action known as a petition for <br/>
<a id="pl.73.2"></a><var>73.2</var>an order for protection in cases of domestic abuse.<br/>
<a id="pl.73.3"></a><var>73.3</var>(a) A petition for relief under this section may be made by any family or household
         <br/>
<a id="pl.73.4"></a><var>73.4</var>member personally or by a family or household member, a guardian as defined in section
         <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.73.5"></a><var>73.5</var>524.1-201
         </statute_ref>, clause (20) (26), or, if the court finds that it is in the best interests of the minor, <br/>
<a id="pl.73.6"></a><var>73.6</var>by a reputable adult age 25 or older on behalf of minor family or household members.
         A <br/>
<a id="pl.73.7"></a><var>73.7</var>minor age 16 or older may make a petition on the minor's own behalf against a spouse
         <br/>
<a id="pl.73.8"></a><var>73.8</var>or former spouse, or a person with whom the minor has a child in common, if the court
         <br/>
<a id="pl.73.9"></a><var>73.9</var>determines that the minor has sufficient maturity and judgment and that it is in the
         best <br/>
<a id="pl.73.10"></a><var>73.10</var>interests of the minor.<br/>
<a id="pl.73.11"></a><var>73.11</var>(b) A petition for relief shall allege the existence of domestic abuse, and shall
         be <br/>
<a id="pl.73.12"></a><var>73.12</var>accompanied by an affidavit made under oath stating the specific facts and circumstances
         <br/>
<a id="pl.73.13"></a><var>73.13</var>from which relief is sought.<br/>
<a id="pl.73.14"></a><var>73.14</var>(c) A petition for relief must state whether the petitioner has ever had an order
         for <br/>
<a id="pl.73.15"></a><var>73.15</var>protection in effect against the respondent.<br/>
<a id="pl.73.16"></a><var>73.16</var>(d) A petition for relief must state whether there is an existing order for protection
         <br/>
<a id="pl.73.17"></a><var>73.17</var>in effect under this chapter governing both the parties and whether there is a pending
         <br/>
<a id="pl.73.18"></a><var>73.18</var>lawsuit, complaint, petition or other action between the parties under chapter 257,
         518, <br/>
<a id="pl.73.19"></a><var>73.19</var>518A, 518B, or 518C. The court administrator shall verify the terms of any existing
         order <br/>
<a id="pl.73.20"></a><var>73.20</var>governing the parties. The court may not delay granting relief because of the existence
         <br/>
<a id="pl.73.21"></a><var>73.21</var>of a pending action between the parties or the necessity of verifying the terms of
         an <br/>
<a id="pl.73.22"></a><var>73.22</var>existing order. A subsequent order in a separate action under this chapter may modify
         <br/>
<a id="pl.73.23"></a><var>73.23</var>only the provision of an existing order that grants relief authorized under subdivision
         6, <br/>
<a id="pl.73.24"></a><var>73.24</var>paragraph (a), clause (1). A petition for relief may be granted, regardless of whether
         there <br/>
<a id="pl.73.25"></a><var>73.25</var>is a pending action between the parties.<br/>
<a id="pl.73.26"></a><var>73.26</var>(e) The court shall provide simplified forms and clerical assistance to help with
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.73.27"></a><var>73.27</var>writing and filing of a petition under this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.73.28"></a><var>73.28</var>(f) The court shall advise a petitioner under paragraph (e) of the right to file a
         motion <br/>
<a id="pl.73.29"></a><var>73.29</var>and affidavit and to sue in forma pauperis pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>563.01</statute_ref> and shall assist with <br/>
<a id="pl.73.30"></a><var>73.30</var>the writing and filing of the motion and affidavit.<br/>
<a id="pl.73.31"></a><var>73.31</var>(g) The court shall advise a petitioner under paragraph (e) of the right to serve
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.73.32"></a><var>73.32</var>respondent by published notice under subdivision 5, paragraph (b), if the respondent
         is <br/>
<a id="pl.73.33"></a><var>73.33</var>avoiding personal service by concealment or otherwise, and shall assist with the writing
         <br/>
<a id="pl.73.34"></a><var>73.34</var>and filing of the affidavit.<br/>
<a id="pl.73.35"></a><var>73.35</var>(h) The court shall advise the petitioner of the right to seek restitution under the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.73.36"></a><var>73.36</var>petition for relief.<br/>
<a id="pl.74.1"></a><var>74.1</var>(i) The court shall advise the petitioner of the right to request a hearing under
         <br/>
<a id="pl.74.2"></a><var>74.2</var>subdivision 7, paragraph (c). If the petitioner does not request a hearing, the court
         shall <br/>
<a id="pl.74.3"></a><var>74.3</var>advise the petitioner that the respondent may request a hearing and that notice of
         the hearing <br/>
<a id="pl.74.4"></a><var>74.4</var>date and time will be provided to the petitioner by mail at least five days before
         the hearing.<br/>
<a id="pl.74.5"></a><var>74.5</var>(j) The court shall advise the petitioner of the right to request supervised parenting
         <br/>
<a id="pl.74.6"></a><var>74.6</var>time, as provided in section 
         <statute_ref>518.175, subdivision 1a</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.96.0"></a><a id="pl.74.7"></a><var>74.7</var>    Sec. 96. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 572A.02, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.74.8"></a><var>74.8</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Appointment of panel.</b> (a) The parties shall each appoint one qualified <br/>
<a id="pl.74.9"></a><var>74.9</var>arbitrator within 30 days of issuance of the mediation report. If a party does not
         appoint <br/>
<a id="pl.74.10"></a><var>74.10</var>an arbitrator within 30 days, the Bureau of Mediation Services shall appoint a qualified
         <br/>
<a id="pl.74.11"></a><var>74.11</var>arbitrator from the list of neutrals under sections 
         <statute_ref>572A.01, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, and 
         <statute_ref>572A.015, <br/>
<a id="pl.74.12"></a><var>74.12</var>subdivision 2
         </statute_ref>, or someone else for the party. The parties shall notify the bureau prior to <br/>
<a id="pl.74.13"></a><var>74.13</var>the close of the 30-day appointment period of the name and address of their respective
         <br/>
<a id="pl.74.14"></a><var>74.14</var>appointed arbitrator. Each party is responsible for the fees and expenses for the
         arbitrator <br/>
<a id="pl.74.15"></a><var>74.15</var>it selects.<br/>
<a id="pl.74.16"></a><var>74.16</var>(b) After appointment of the two arbitrators to the arbitration panel by the parties,
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.74.17"></a><var>74.17</var>by the bureau should one or both of the parties fail to act, the two appointed arbitrators
         <br/>
<a id="pl.74.18"></a><var>74.18</var>shall appoint a third arbitrator who must be learned in the law, within 15 days of
         the close <br/>
<a id="pl.74.19"></a><var>74.19</var>of the initial 30-day arbitrator appointment period. If the arbitrators cannot agree
         on the <br/>
<a id="pl.74.20"></a><var>74.20</var>selection of the third arbitrator within 15 days, the arbitrators shall jointly submit
         a request <br/>
<a id="pl.74.21"></a><var>74.21</var>to the district court of the county in which the disputed area is located in accordance
         with <br/>
<a id="pl.74.22"></a><var>74.22</var>the selection procedures established in section 
         <statute_ref>572.10</statute_ref> 572B.11. Within 15 days of receipt <br/>
<a id="pl.74.23"></a><var>74.23</var>of an application by the district court, the district court shall select a neutral
         arbitrator and <br/>
<a id="pl.74.24"></a><var>74.24</var>notify the parties and the Bureau of Mediation Services of the name and address of
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.74.25"></a><var>74.25</var>selected arbitrator. The fees and expenses of the third arbitrator shall be shared
         equally by <br/>
<a id="pl.74.26"></a><var>74.26</var>the parties. The third appointed arbitrator shall act as chair of the arbitration
         panel and <br/>
<a id="pl.74.27"></a><var>74.27</var>shall conduct the proceedings. If the district court selects the third arbitrator,
         the date <br/>
<a id="pl.74.28"></a><var>74.28</var>required for first hearing the matter may be extended an additional 15 days.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.97.0"></a><a id="pl.74.29"></a><var>74.29</var>    Sec. 97. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 572A.02, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.74.30"></a><var>74.30</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Hearing.</b> Except as otherwise provided, within 60 days, the matter must <br/>
<a id="pl.74.31"></a><var>74.31</var>be brought on for hearing in accordance with section 
         <statute_ref>572.12</statute_ref> 572B.15. The Bureau of <br/>
<a id="pl.74.32"></a><var>74.32</var>Mediation Services shall provide for the proceedings to occur in the county in which
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.74.33"></a><var>74.33</var>majority of the affected property is located.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.98.0"></a><a id="pl.75.1"></a><var>75.1</var>    Sec. 98. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 609.106, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.75.2"></a><var>75.2</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Life without release.</b> The court shall sentence a person to life <br/>
<a id="pl.75.3"></a><var>75.3</var>imprisonment without possibility of release under the following circumstances:<br/>
<a id="pl.75.4"></a><var>75.4</var>(1) the person is convicted of first-degree murder under section 
         <statute_ref>609.185, paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.75.5"></a><var>75.5</var>(a)
         </statute_ref>, clause (1), (2), (4), or (7);<br/>
<a id="pl.75.6"></a><var>75.6</var>(2) the person is convicted of committing first-degree murder in the course of a <br/>
<a id="pl.75.7"></a><var>75.7</var>kidnapping under section 
         <statute_ref>609.185</statute_ref>, paragraph (a), clause (3); or<br/>
<a id="pl.75.8"></a><var>75.8</var>(3) the person is convicted of first-degree murder under section 
         <statute_ref>609.185</statute_ref>, paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.75.9"></a><var>75.9</var>(a), clause (3), (5), or (6), and the court determines on the record at the time of sentencing
         <br/>
<a id="pl.75.10"></a><var>75.10</var>that the person has one or more previous convictions for a heinous crime.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.99.0"></a><a id="pl.75.11"></a><var>75.11</var>    Sec. 99. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 609.19, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.75.12"></a><var>75.12</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Intentional murder; drive-by shootings.</b> Whoever does either <br/>
<a id="pl.75.13"></a><var>75.13</var>of the following is guilty of murder in the second degree and may be sentenced to
         <br/>
<a id="pl.75.14"></a><var>75.14</var>imprisonment for not more than 40 years:<br/>
<a id="pl.75.15"></a><var>75.15</var>(1) causes the death of a human being with intent to effect the death of that person
         <br/>
<a id="pl.75.16"></a><var>75.16</var>or another, but without premeditation; or<br/>
<a id="pl.75.17"></a><var>75.17</var>(2) causes the death of a human being while committing or attempting to commit <br/>
<a id="pl.75.18"></a><var>75.18</var>a drive-by shooting in violation of section 
         <statute_ref>609.66, subdivision 1e</statute_ref>, under circumstances <br/>
<a id="pl.75.19"></a><var>75.19</var>other than those described in section 
         <statute_ref>609.185</statute_ref>, paragraph (a), clause (3).<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.100.0"></a><a id="pl.75.20"></a><var>75.20</var>    Sec. 100. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 609.223, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.75.21"></a><var>75.21</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Past pattern of child abuse.</b> Whoever assaults a minor may be sentenced <br/>
<a id="pl.75.22"></a><var>75.22</var>to imprisonment for not more than five years or to payment of a fine of not more than
         <br/>
<a id="pl.75.23"></a><var>75.23</var>$10,000, or both, if the perpetrator has engaged in a past pattern of child abuse
         against <br/>
<a id="pl.75.24"></a><var>75.24</var>the minor. As used in this subdivision, "child abuse" has the meaning given it in
         section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.75.25"></a><var>75.25</var>609.185
         </statute_ref>, paragraph (a), clause (5).<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.101.0"></a><a id="pl.75.26"></a><var>75.26</var>    Sec. 101. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 609.266, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.75.27"></a><var>75.27</var><b>609.266 DEFINITIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.75.28"></a><var>75.28</var>The definitions in this subdivision section apply to sections 
         <statute_ref>609.2114, subdivisions 1</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.75.29"></a><var>75.29</var>and 2, and 
         <statute_ref>609.2661</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>609.2691</statute_ref>:<br/>
<a id="pl.75.30"></a><var>75.30</var>(a) "Unborn child" means the unborn offspring of a human being conceived, but not
         <br/>
<a id="pl.75.31"></a><var>75.31</var>yet born.<br/>
<a id="pl.75.32"></a><var>75.32</var>(b) "Whoever" does not include the pregnant woman.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.102.0"></a><a id="pl.76.1"></a><var>76.1</var>    Sec. 102. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 609.531, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.76.2"></a><var>76.2</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Definitions.</b> For the purpose of sections 
         <statute_ref>609.531</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>609.5318</statute_ref>, the <br/>
<a id="pl.76.3"></a><var>76.3</var>following terms have the meanings given them.<br/>
<a id="pl.76.4"></a><var>76.4</var>    (a) "Conveyance device" means a device used for transportation and includes, but <br/>
<a id="pl.76.5"></a><var>76.5</var>is not limited to, a motor vehicle, trailer, snowmobile, airplane, and vessel and
         any <br/>
<a id="pl.76.6"></a><var>76.6</var>equipment attached to it. The term "conveyance device" does not include property which
         <br/>
<a id="pl.76.7"></a><var>76.7</var>is, in fact, itself stolen or taken in violation of the law.<br/>
<a id="pl.76.8"></a><var>76.8</var>    (b) "Weapon used" means a dangerous weapon as defined under section 
         <statute_ref>609.02, <br/>
<a id="pl.76.9"></a><var>76.9</var>subdivision 6
         </statute_ref>, that the actor used or had in possession in furtherance of a crime.<br/>
<a id="pl.76.10"></a><var>76.10</var>    (c) "Property" means property as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>609.52, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, clause (1).<br/>
<a id="pl.76.11"></a><var>76.11</var>    (d) "Contraband" means property which is illegal to possess under Minnesota law.<br/>
<a id="pl.76.12"></a><var>76.12</var>    (e) "Appropriate agency" means the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the <br/>
<a id="pl.76.13"></a><var>76.13</var>Department of Commerce Fraud Bureau, the Minnesota Division of Driver and Vehicle
         <br/>
<a id="pl.76.14"></a><var>76.14</var>Services, the Minnesota State Patrol, a county sheriff's department, the Three Rivers
         Park <br/>
<a id="pl.76.15"></a><var>76.15</var>District park rangers, the Department of Natural Resources Division of Enforcement,
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.76.16"></a><var>76.16</var>University of Minnesota Police Department, the Department of Corrections Fugitive
         <br/>
<a id="pl.76.17"></a><var>76.17</var>Apprehension Unit, a city, metropolitan transit, or airport police department; or
         a <br/>
<a id="pl.76.18"></a><var>76.18</var>multijurisdictional entity established under section 
         <statute_ref>299A.642</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>299A.681</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.76.19"></a><var>76.19</var>    (f) "Designated offense" includes:<br/>
<a id="pl.76.20"></a><var>76.20</var>    (1) for weapons used: any violation of this chapter, chapter 152 or 624;<br/>
<a id="pl.76.21"></a><var>76.21</var>    (2) for driver's license or identification card transactions: any violation of section
         <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.76.22"></a><var>76.22</var>171.22
         </statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.76.23"></a><var>76.23</var>    (3) for all other purposes: a felony violation of, or a felony-level attempt or <br/>
<a id="pl.76.24"></a><var>76.24</var>conspiracy to violate, section 
         <statute_ref>325E.17</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>325E.18</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.185</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.19</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.195</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.21</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.76.25"></a><var>76.25</var>609.2112; 609.2113; 609.2114; 
<statute_ref>609.221</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.222</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.223</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.2231</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.24</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.245</statute_ref>; <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.76.26"></a><var>76.26</var>609.25
         </statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.255</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.282</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.283</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.322</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.342, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, clauses (a) to (f); <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.76.27"></a><var>76.27</var>609.343, subdivision 1
         </statute_ref>, clauses (a) to (f); 
         <statute_ref>609.344, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, clauses (a) to (e), and (h) <br/>
<a id="pl.76.28"></a><var>76.28</var>to (j); 
         <statute_ref>609.345, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, clauses (a) to (e), and (h) to (j); 
         <statute_ref>609.352</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.42</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.425</statute_ref>; <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.76.29"></a><var>76.29</var>609.466
         </statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.485</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.487</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.52</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.525</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.527</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.528</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.53</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.54</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.551</statute_ref>; <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.76.30"></a><var>76.30</var>609.561
         </statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.562</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.563</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.582</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.59</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.595</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.611</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.631</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.66, <br/>
<a id="pl.76.31"></a><var>76.31</var>subdivision 1e
         </statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.671, subdivisions 3</statute_ref>, 4, 5, 8, and 12; 
         <statute_ref>609.687</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.821</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.825</statute_ref>; <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.76.32"></a><var>76.32</var>609.86
         </statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.88</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.89</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.893</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>609.895</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>617.246</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>617.247</statute_ref>; or a gross misdemeanor <br/>
<a id="pl.76.33"></a><var>76.33</var>or felony violation of section 
         <statute_ref>609.891</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>624.7181</statute_ref>; or any violation of section 
         <statute_ref>609.324</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.76.34"></a><var>76.34</var>or a felony violation of, or a felony-level attempt or conspiracy to violate, Minnesota
         <br/>
<a id="pl.76.35"></a><var>76.35</var>Statutes 2012, section 609.21.<br/>
<a id="pl.76.36"></a><var>76.36</var>    (g) "Controlled substance" has the meaning given in section 
         <statute_ref>152.01, subdivision 4</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.77.1"></a><var>77.1</var>(h) "Prosecuting authority" means the attorney who is responsible for prosecuting
         an <br/>
<a id="pl.77.2"></a><var>77.2</var>offense that is the basis for a forfeiture under sections 
         <statute_ref>609.531</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>609.5318</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.103.0"></a><a id="pl.77.3"></a><var>77.3</var>    Sec. 103. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 626.556, subdivision 3c, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.77.4"></a><var>77.4</var>    Subd. 3c. <b>Local welfare agency, Department of Human Services or Department </b><br/>
<a id="pl.77.5"></a><var>77.5</var><b>of Health responsible for assessing or investigating reports of maltreatment.</b> (a) <br/>
<a id="pl.77.6"></a><var>77.6</var>The county local welfare agency is the agency responsible for assessing or investigating
         <br/>
<a id="pl.77.7"></a><var>77.7</var>allegations of maltreatment in child foster care, family child care, legally unlicensed
         <br/>
<a id="pl.77.8"></a><var>77.8</var>child care, juvenile correctional facilities licensed under section 241.021 located
         in the <br/>
<a id="pl.77.9"></a><var>77.9</var>local welfare agency's county, and reports involving children served by an unlicensed
         <br/>
<a id="pl.77.10"></a><var>77.10</var>personal care provider organization under section 
         <statute_ref>256B.0659</statute_ref>. Copies of findings related <br/>
<a id="pl.77.11"></a><var>77.11</var>to personal care provider organizations under section 
         <statute_ref>256B.0659</statute_ref> must be forwarded to <br/>
<a id="pl.77.12"></a><var>77.12</var>the Department of Human Services provider enrollment.<br/>
<a id="pl.77.13"></a><var>77.13</var>(b) The Department of Human Services is the agency responsible for assessing or <br/>
<a id="pl.77.14"></a><var>77.14</var>investigating allegations of maltreatment in facilities licensed under chapters 245A
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.77.15"></a><var>77.15</var>245B 245D, except for child foster care and family child care.<br/>
<a id="pl.77.16"></a><var>77.16</var>(c) The Department of Health is the agency responsible for assessing or investigating
         <br/>
<a id="pl.77.17"></a><var>77.17</var>allegations of child maltreatment in facilities licensed under sections 144.50 to
         144.58 <br/>
<a id="pl.77.18"></a><var>77.18</var>and 
         <statute_ref>144A.46</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.104.0"></a><a id="pl.77.19"></a><var>77.19</var>    Sec. 104. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 626.8463, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.77.20"></a><var>77.20</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Appointment requirements.</b> (a) Any individual appointed or <br/>
<a id="pl.77.21"></a><var>77.21</var>employed as a part-time peace officer shall provide proof to the board that the individual
         <br/>
<a id="pl.77.22"></a><var>77.22</var>has:<br/>
<a id="pl.77.23"></a><var>77.23</var>(1) satisfied the selection standards of the board then in effect;<br/>
<a id="pl.77.24"></a><var>77.24</var>(2) successfully completed board recognized courses in first aid and firearms <br/>
<a id="pl.77.25"></a><var>77.25</var>training, including legal limitations on the justifiable use of deadly force; and<br/>
<a id="pl.77.26"></a><var>77.26</var>(3) successfully passed a board part-time peace officer licensing examination.<br/>
<a id="pl.77.27"></a><var>77.27</var>(b) The board shall develop a new examination that tests in depth the expanded <br/>
<a id="pl.77.28"></a><var>77.28</var>competency requirements of section 
<statute_ref>626.8462</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.105.0"></a><a id="pl.77.29"></a><var>77.29</var>    Sec. 105. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 626.8555, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.77.30"></a><var>77.30</var><b>626.8555 PEACE OFFICER EDUCATION PROGRAMS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.77.31"></a><var>77.31</var>Metropolitan State University and Minneapolis Community and Technical College, <br/>
<a id="pl.77.32"></a><var>77.32</var>in consultation with the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training and state and
         <br/>
<a id="pl.77.33"></a><var>77.33</var>local law enforcement agencies in the seven-county metropolitan area, shall provide
         core <br/>
<a id="pl.78.1"></a><var>78.1</var>law enforcement courses in an accelerated time period. The schools shall grant priority
         <br/>
<a id="pl.78.2"></a><var>78.2</var>admission to students who have a bona fide offer of employment from a Minnesota law
         <br/>
<a id="pl.78.3"></a><var>78.3</var>enforcement agency. These courses shall be available at the beginning of the 1995-1996
         <br/>
<a id="pl.78.4"></a><var>78.4</var>academic year and are contingent on sufficient program enrollment.<br/>
<a id="pl.78.5"></a><var>78.5</var>The board, Metropolitan State University, and Minneapolis Community and <br/>
<a id="pl.78.6"></a><var>78.6</var>Technical College shall evaluate the accelerated law enforcement education program and <br/>
<a id="pl.78.7"></a><var>78.7</var>report their findings to the 1997 legislature.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.106.0"></a><a id="pl.78.8"></a><var>78.8</var>    Sec. 106. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 629.725, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.78.9"></a><var>78.9</var><b>629.725 NOTICE TO VICTIM REGARDING BAIL HEARING OF </b><br/>
<a id="pl.78.10"></a><var>78.10</var><b>ARRESTED OR DETAINED PERSON.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.78.11"></a><var>78.11</var>(a) When a person arrested or a juvenile detained for a crime of violence or an <br/>
<a id="pl.78.12"></a><var>78.12</var>attempted crime of violence is scheduled to be reviewed under section 
         <statute_ref>629.715</statute_ref> for release <br/>
<a id="pl.78.13"></a><var>78.13</var>from pretrial detention, the court shall make a reasonable and good faith effort to
         notify <br/>
<a id="pl.78.14"></a><var>78.14</var>the victim of the alleged crime. If the victim is incapacitated or deceased, notice
         must be <br/>
<a id="pl.78.15"></a><var>78.15</var>given to the victim's family. If the victim is a minor, notice must be given to the
         victim's <br/>
<a id="pl.78.16"></a><var>78.16</var>parent or guardian. The notification must include:<br/>
<a id="pl.78.17"></a><var>78.17</var>(1) the date and approximate time of the review;<br/>
<a id="pl.78.18"></a><var>78.18</var>(2) the location where the review will occur;<br/>
<a id="pl.78.19"></a><var>78.19</var>(3) the name and telephone number of a person that can be contacted for additional
         <br/>
<a id="pl.78.20"></a><var>78.20</var>information; and<br/>
<a id="pl.78.21"></a><var>78.21</var>(4) a statement that the victim and the victim's family may attend the review.<br/>
<a id="pl.78.22"></a><var>78.22</var>(b) As used in this section, "crime of violence" has the meaning given it in section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.78.23"></a><var>78.23</var>624.712, subdivision 5
         </statute_ref>, and also includes:<br/>
<a id="pl.78.24"></a><var>78.24</var>(1) sections 
         <statute_ref>609.2112</statute_ref> to; 609.2113; and
<statute_ref>609.2114</statute_ref>,;<br/>
<a id="pl.78.25"></a><var>78.25</var>(2) gross misdemeanor violations of section 
         <statute_ref>609.224</statute_ref>, and;<br/>
<a id="pl.78.26"></a><var>78.26</var>(3) nonfelony violations of sections 
         <statute_ref>518B.01</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>609.2231</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>609.3451</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>609.748</statute_ref>, and <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.78.27"></a><var>78.27</var>609.749
         </statute_ref>; and <br/>
<a id="pl.78.28"></a><var>78.28</var>(4) Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 609.21.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.107.0"></a><a id="pl.78.29"></a><var>78.29</var>    Sec. 107. Laws 2013, chapter 143, article 8, section 40, the effective date, is amended <br/>
<a id="pl.78.30"></a><var>78.30</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.78.31"></a><var>78.31</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>The change to clause (1) is effective for sales and purchases <br/>
<a id="pl.78.32"></a><var>78.32</var>made after August 31, 2014 June 30, 2015. The changes in clauses (13), (16), and (17), <br/>
<a id="pl.78.33"></a><var>78.33</var>are effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<a id="pl.79.1"></a><var>79.1</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.108.0"></a><a id="pl.79.2"></a><var>79.2</var>    Sec. 108. <b>2014 AMENDMENTS TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION </b><br/>
<a id="pl.79.3"></a><var>79.3</var><b>256B.85 EFFECTIVE UPON FEDERAL APPROVAL.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.79.4"></a><var>79.4</var>The amendments to Minnesota Statutes, section 256B.85, by Laws 2014, chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.79.5"></a><var>79.5</var>275, article 1, sections 69 to 71; chapter 291, article 10, section 6; and chapter
         312, article <br/>
<a id="pl.79.6"></a><var>79.6</var>26, sections 4 to 23, are effective upon federal approval. The service will begin
         90 days <br/>
<a id="pl.79.7"></a><var>79.7</var>after federal approval. The commissioner of human services shall notify the revisor
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.79.8"></a><var>79.8</var>statutes when this occurs.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.109.0"></a><a id="pl.79.9"></a><var>79.9</var>    Sec. 109. <b>REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.79.10"></a><var>79.10</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Obsolete language.</b> The revisor of statutes shall change the term <br/>
<a id="pl.79.11"></a><var>79.11</var>"writ of restitution" to "writ of recovery" wherever the term appears in Minnesota
         Statutes.<br/>
<a id="pl.79.12"></a><var>79.12</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Obsolete language.</b> The revisor of statutes shall change the terms "Soil <br/>
<a id="pl.79.13"></a><var>79.13</var>Conservation Service" and "soil conservation service" to "Natural Resources Conservation
         <br/>
<a id="pl.79.14"></a><var>79.14</var>Service" wherever the terms appear in Minnesota Statutes and Minnesota Rules, except
         <br/>
<a id="pl.79.15"></a><var>79.15</var>where the terms appear in Minnesota Rules, parts 6115.0680, subpart 2; 7037.1000,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.79.16"></a><var>79.16</var>subparts 2 and 3; 7037.3300, subpart 4, item B; and 7041.0100, subpart 32.<br/>
<a id="pl.79.17"></a><var>79.17</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Erroneous reference.</b> In each of the Minnesota Statutes referred to <br/>
<a id="pl.79.18"></a><var>79.18</var>in column A, the revisor of statutes shall delete the reference in column B and insert
         <br/>
<a id="pl.79.19"></a><var>79.19</var>the reference in column C.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="22"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.79.20"></a><var>79.20</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Column A<br/>
</td>
<td>Column B<br/>
</td>
<td>Column C<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.79.21"></a><var>79.21</var><br/>
</td>
<td>326B.99, subdivision 2<br/>
</td>
<td>326B.93 to 326B.998<br/>
</td>
<td>326B.95 to 326B.998<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.79.22"></a><var>79.22</var><br/>
</td>
<td>326B.988<br/>
</td>
<td>326B.93 to 326B.998<br/>
</td>
<td>326B.95 to 326B.998<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.79.23"></a><var>79.23</var><br/>
</td>
<td>326B.972<br/>
</td>
<td>326B.93 to 326B.998<br/>
</td>
<td>326B.95 to 326B.998<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.79.24"></a><var>79.24</var><br/>
</td>
<td>326B.958, subdivision 2<br/>
</td>
<td>326B.93 to 326B.998<br/>
</td>
<td>326B.95 to 326B.998<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.79.25"></a><var>79.25</var><br/>
</td>
<td>326B.956, subdivision 1<br/>
</td>
<td>326B.93 to 326B.998<br/>
</td>
<td>326B.95 to 326B.998<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.79.26"></a><var>79.26</var><br/>
</td>
<td>326B.95, subdivision 1<br/>
</td>
<td>326B.93 to 326B.998<br/>
</td>
<td>326B.95 to 326B.998<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.79.27"></a><var>79.27</var><br/>
</td>
<td>326B.092, subdivision 7<br/>
</td>
<td>326B.90 to 326B.93<br/>
</td>
<td>326B.90 to 326B.925<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.79.28"></a><var>79.28</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Erroneous reference.</b> In each section of Minnesota Statutes referred to <br/>
<a id="pl.79.29"></a><var>79.29</var>in column A, the revisor of statutes shall delete the reference in column B and insert
         <br/>
<a id="pl.79.30"></a><var>79.30</var>the reference in column C.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="22"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.79.31"></a><var>79.31</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Column A<br/>
</td>
<td>Column B<br/>
</td>
<td>Column C<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.79.32"></a><var>79.32</var><br/>
<a id="pl.79.33"></a><var>79.33</var><br/>
</td>
<td>177.23, subdivision 7,<br/>
clause (10)<br/>
</td>
<td>353.01, subdivision 2b, <br/>
clause (9)<br/>
</td>
<td>353.01, subdivision 2b, <br/>
clause (9), item (i)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.79.34"></a><var>79.34</var><br/>
<a id="pl.79.35"></a><var>79.35</var><br/>
</td>
<td valign="top">353.22, subdivision 10<br/>
</td>
<td>352.01, subdivision 2b, <br/>
clause (7)<br/>
</td>
<td>352.01, subdivision 2b, <br/>
clause (6), item (i)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.80.1"></a><var>80.1</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Erroneous reference.</b> The revisor of statutes shall change the <br/>
<a id="pl.80.2"></a><var>80.2</var>cross-reference from "145A.10, subdivision 1" to "145A.04, subdivisions 1 and 1a"
         in <br/>
<a id="pl.80.3"></a><var>80.3</var>Minnesota Rules, part 9505.1696, subpart 19.<br/>
<a id="pl.80.4"></a><var>80.4</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Coding placement.</b> The revisor of statutes shall renumber Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.80.5"></a><var>80.5</var>Statutes, section 144.13, as 144.111.<br/>
<a id="pl.80.6"></a><var>80.6</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Obsolete terminology.</b> The revisor of statutes shall change the term "vital <br/>
<a id="pl.80.7"></a><var>80.7</var>statistics" or any derivative to "vital records" wherever it appears in Minnesota
         Statutes <br/>
<a id="pl.80.8"></a><var>80.8</var>or Minnesota Rules.<br/>
<a id="pl.80.9"></a><var>80.9</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Erroneous reference.</b> The revisor of statutes shall replace the reference to <br/>
<a id="pl.80.10"></a><var>80.10</var>"4620.4300" in Minnesota Rules, part 4717.7000, subpart 1, item H, with "4620.3950."<br/>
<a id="pl.80.11"></a><var>80.11</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Terminology and references.</b> (a) The revisor of statutes shall change the <br/>
<a id="pl.80.12"></a><var>80.12</var>term "board of health" or "local boards of health" or any derivative of these terms
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.80.13"></a><var>80.13</var>"community health board" or any derivative of this term wherever it appears in Minnesota
         <br/>
<a id="pl.80.14"></a><var>80.14</var>Statutes and Minnesota Rules.<br/>
<a id="pl.80.15"></a><var>80.15</var>(b) The revisor of statutes shall change the reference to Minnesota Statutes, section
         <br/>
<a id="pl.80.16"></a><var>80.16</var>145A.02, subdivision 2, to Minnesota Statutes, section 145A.02, subdivision 5, wherever
         <br/>
<a id="pl.80.17"></a><var>80.17</var>it appears in Minnesota Statutes and Minnesota Rules.<br/>
<a id="pl.80.18"></a><var>80.18</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Headnote.</b> In Minnesota Statutes, section 609.713, the revisor of statutes <br/>
<a id="pl.80.19"></a><var>80.19</var>shall change the headnote from "Terroristic Threats" to "Threats of Violence."<br/>
<a id="pl.80.20"></a><var>80.20</var>    Subd. 11. <b>Obsolete terminology.</b> In Minnesota Statutes, sections 550.136, <br/>
<a id="pl.80.21"></a><var>80.21</var>subdivision 6; 550.143, subdivision 3c; 551.05, subdivision 1d; 551.06, subdivision
         6; <br/>
<a id="pl.80.22"></a><var>80.22</var>571.72, subdivisions 8 and 10; 571.912, subdivision 3; 571.925; 571.931, subdivision
         6; <br/>
<a id="pl.80.23"></a><var>80.23</var>and 571.932, subdivision 2, the revisor of statutes shall delete form references to
         general <br/>
<a id="pl.80.24"></a><var>80.24</var>assistance medical care (GAMC).<br/>
<a id="pl.80.25"></a><var>80.25</var>    Subd. 12. <b>Erroneous reference.</b> The revisor of statutes shall replace the reference <br/>
<a id="pl.80.26"></a><var>80.26</var>to "section 16A.695" in Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.727, with "section 16A.965."<br/>
<a id="pl.80.27"></a><var>80.27</var>    Subd. 13. <b>Obsolete terminology.</b> The revisor of statutes shall replace the term <br/>
<a id="pl.80.28"></a><var>80.28</var>"Association of Minnesota Counties insurance trust" or "Minnesota Association of <br/>
<a id="pl.80.29"></a><var>80.29</var>Counties Insurance Trust" with "Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust" wherever
         <br/>
<a id="pl.80.30"></a><var>80.30</var>it appears in Minnesota Statutes.<br/>
<a id="pl.80.31"></a><var>80.31</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.110.0"></a><a id="pl.80.32"></a><var>80.32</var>    Sec. 110. <b> REPEALER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.80.33"></a><var>80.33</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Obsolete subdivision.</b> Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 13.381, <br/>
<a id="pl.80.34"></a><var>80.34</var>subdivision 17, is repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.81.1"></a><var>81.1</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Obsolete subdivision.</b> Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 13.46, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.81.2"></a><var>81.2</var>13, is repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.81.3"></a><var>81.3</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Obsolete subdivision.</b> Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 13.681, <br/>
<a id="pl.81.4"></a><var>81.4</var>subdivision 7, is repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.81.5"></a><var>81.5</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Obsolete subdivision.</b> Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 126C.01, <br/>
<a id="pl.81.6"></a><var>81.6</var>subdivision 9, is repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.81.7"></a><var>81.7</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Obsolete section.</b> Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 239.001, is repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.81.8"></a><var>81.8</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Obsolete subdivision.</b> Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 256B.0625, <br/>
<a id="pl.81.9"></a><var>81.9</var>subdivision 50, is repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.81.10"></a><var>81.10</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Obsolete subdivision.</b> Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 273.111, <br/>
<a id="pl.81.11"></a><var>81.11</var>subdivision 9a, is repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.81.12"></a><var>81.12</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Obsolete section.</b> Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 469.1816, is repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.81.13"></a><var>81.13</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Conflict resolution.</b> The amendments to Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.81.14"></a><var>81.14</var>13.46, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), clause (5), by Laws 2014, chapter 228, article 1, <br/>
<a id="pl.81.15"></a><var>81.15</var>section 2, are repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.81.16"></a><var>81.16</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Conflict resolution.</b> Laws 2014, chapter 291, article 10, section 4, is <br/>
<a id="pl.81.17"></a><var>81.17</var>repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.81.18"></a><var>81.18</var>    Subd. 11. <b>Conflict resolution.</b> Laws 2014, chapter 291, article 11, section 15, is <br/>
<a id="pl.81.19"></a><var>81.19</var>repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.81.20"></a><var>81.20</var>    Subd. 12. <b>Conflict resolution.</b> Laws 2014, chapter 291, article 11, section 16, is <br/>
<a id="pl.81.21"></a><var>81.21</var>repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.81.22"></a><var>81.22</var>    Subd. 13. <b>Conflict resolution.</b> Laws 2014, chapter 291, article 11, section 21, is <br/>
<a id="pl.81.23"></a><var>81.23</var>repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.81.24"></a><var>81.24</var>    Subd. 14. <b>Conflict resolution.</b> Laws 2014, chapter 312, article 25, section 11, is <br/>
<a id="pl.81.25"></a><var>81.25</var>repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.81.26"></a><var>81.26</var>    Subd. 15. <b>Conflict resolution.</b> Laws 2014, chapter 312, article 28, section 1, is <br/>
<a id="pl.81.27"></a><var>81.27</var>repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.81.28"></a><var>81.28</var>    Subd. 16. <b>Obsolete rule.</b> Minnesota Rules, part 4900.3401, is repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.81.29"></a><var>81.29</var>    Subd. 17. <b>Rule effective date clarification.</b> Minnesota Rules, parts 8710.3000, <br/>
<a id="pl.81.30"></a><var>81.30</var>subpart 5; 8710.3200, subpart 6; 8710.3310, subpart 5; 8710.3320, subpart 5; 8710.3330,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.81.31"></a><var>81.31</var>subpart 5; 8710.3340, subpart 5; 8710.4000, subpart 5; 8710.4050, subpart 5; 8710.4200,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.81.32"></a><var>81.32</var>subpart 5; 8710.4250, subpart 5; 8710.4300, subpart 5; 8710.4310, subpart 5; 8710.4320,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.81.33"></a><var>81.33</var>subpart 5; 8710.4400, subpart 5; 8710.4450, subpart 5; 8710.4500, subpart 5; 8710.4550,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.81.34"></a><var>81.34</var>subpart 5; 8710.4600, subpart 5; 8710.4650, subpart 5; 8710.4700, subpart 5; 8710.4750,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.81.35"></a><var>81.35</var>subpart 9; 8710.4800, subpart 5; 8710.4850, subpart 5; 8710.4900, subpart 5; and <br/>
<a id="pl.81.36"></a><var>81.36</var>8710.4950, subpart 9, are repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.82.1"></a><var>82.1</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.111.0"></a><a id="pl.82.2"></a><var>82.2</var>    Sec. 111. <b>SUPERSEDING ACTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.82.3"></a><var>82.3</var>Any amendments or repeals enacted in the 2015 session of the legislature to sections
         <br/>
<a id="pl.82.4"></a><var>82.4</var>also amended or repealed in this act supersede the amendments or repeals in this act,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.82.5"></a><var>82.5</var>regardless of order of enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.2.1.0"></a><a id="pl.82.8"></a><var>82.8</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 13.321, subdivision 2a, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.82.9"></a><var>82.9</var>    Subd. 2a. <b>School accountability.</b> Certain school accountability data are governed by <br/>
<a id="pl.82.10"></a><var>82.10</var>section sections 120B.35, subdivision 3, and
<statute_ref>120B.36, subdivisions 1, paragraph (e)</statute_ref>, and 2.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.2.0"></a><a id="pl.82.11"></a><var>82.11</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 13.321, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.82.12"></a><var>82.12</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.82.13"></a><var>82.13</var>    Subd. 8a. <b>Military-connected youth identifier.</b> Data collected on enrollment <br/>
<a id="pl.82.14"></a><var>82.14</var>forms to allow students to self-identify as military-connected youth are governed
         by <br/>
<a id="pl.82.15"></a><var>82.15</var>section 127A.852.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.3.0"></a><a id="pl.82.16"></a><var>82.16</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 13.3806, subdivision 1b, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.82.17"></a><var>82.17</var>    Subd. 1b. <b>Health care payment and pricing reform data.</b> (a)<b> Encounter data. </b><br/>
<a id="pl.82.18"></a><var>82.18</var>Data on providers required to submit encounter data to a private entity designated
         by the <br/>
<a id="pl.82.19"></a><var>82.19</var>commissioner of health under section 
         <statute_ref>62U.04, subdivision </statute_ref>4, are classified under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.82.20"></a><var>82.20</var>62U.04, subdivision 4
         </statute_ref>, paragraph (c).<br/>
<a id="pl.82.21"></a><var>82.21</var>(b) <b>Pricing data.</b> Pricing data required to be submitted to the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.82.22"></a><var>82.22</var>health by certain health plan companies and third-party administrators under section
         <br/>
<a id="pl.82.23"></a><var>82.23</var>62U.04, subdivision 5, are classified under section 62U.04, subdivision 5, paragraph
         (c).<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.4.0"></a><a id="pl.82.24"></a><var>82.24</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 13.381, subdivision 14a, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.82.25"></a><var>82.25</var>    Subd. 14a. <b>Minnesota Responds Medical Reserve Corps.</b> (a) The sharing of data <br/>
<a id="pl.82.26"></a><var>82.26</var>maintained by the commissioner of health on volunteer health professionals is governed
         <br/>
<a id="pl.82.27"></a><var>82.27</var>by section 145A.06, subdivision 6, paragraph (c).<br/>
<a id="pl.82.28"></a><var>82.28</var>(b) Criminal history record data on Minnesota Responds Medical Reserve Corps <br/>
<a id="pl.82.29"></a><var>82.29</var>volunteers are classified under section 
         <statute_ref>145A.061</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.5.0"></a><a id="pl.82.30"></a><var>82.30</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 13.461, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.83.1"></a><var>83.1</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Child mental health.</b> (a) <b>Client consent.</b> Informed written consent <br/>
<a id="pl.83.2"></a><var>83.2</var>necessary for a child to receive mental health services is governed by section 
         <statute_ref>245.4876, <br/>
<a id="pl.83.3"></a><var>83.3</var>subdivision 5
         </statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.83.4"></a><var>83.4</var>(b) <b>Identity disclosure.</b> Disclosure of identities of children receiving mental health <br/>
<a id="pl.83.5"></a><var>83.5</var>services under sections 
         <statute_ref>245.487</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>245.4889</statute_ref>, and the identities of their families, is <br/>
<a id="pl.83.6"></a><var>83.6</var>governed by section 
         <statute_ref>245.4876, subdivision 7</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.83.7"></a><var>83.7</var>(c) <b>Children's mental health collaborative.</b> Data shared on individuals served by <br/>
<a id="pl.83.8"></a><var>83.8</var>the collaborative are governed by section 
         <statute_ref>245.493</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.83.9"></a><var>83.9</var>(d) <b>Screening results.</b> The classification of child mental health screening results is <br/>
<a id="pl.83.10"></a><var>83.10</var>governed by section 245.4874, subdivision 1, paragraph (d).<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.6.0"></a><a id="pl.83.11"></a><var>83.11</var>    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 13.461, subdivision 7a, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.83.12"></a><var>83.12</var>    Subd. 7a. <b>Background studies.</b> (a) Access to and sharing of data for human <br/>
<a id="pl.83.13"></a><var>83.13</var>services background studies under chapter 245C are governed by that chapter.<br/>
<a id="pl.83.14"></a><var>83.14</var>(b) Disqualifying records that are the subject of an order for expungement are <br/>
<a id="pl.83.15"></a><var>83.15</var>governed by section 245C.22, subdivision 7, paragraph (f).<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.7.0"></a><a id="pl.83.16"></a><var>83.16</var>    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 13.681, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.83.17"></a><var>83.17</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.83.18"></a><var>83.18</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Interconnection of on-site distributed generation.</b> The classification <br/>
<a id="pl.83.19"></a><var>83.19</var>of data provided by an applicant for interconnection of distributed renewable energy
         <br/>
<a id="pl.83.20"></a><var>83.20</var>generation is governed by section 216B.1611, subdivision 3a.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.8.0"></a><a id="pl.83.21"></a><var>83.21</var>    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 13.871, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.83.22"></a><var>83.22</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.83.23"></a><var>83.23</var>    Subd. 14. <b>Expungement petitions.</b> Provisions regarding the classification and <br/>
<a id="pl.83.24"></a><var>83.24</var>sharing of data contained in a petition for expungement of a criminal record are included
         <br/>
<a id="pl.83.25"></a><var>83.25</var>in section 609A.03.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.9.0"></a><a id="pl.83.26"></a><var>83.26</var>    Sec. 9. <b>[609B.1641] BULLION COIN DEALER AND REPRESENTATIVE </b><br/>
<a id="pl.83.27"></a><var>83.27</var><b>REGISTRATION; CONVICTIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.83.28"></a><var>83.28</var>Under section 80G.04, the commissioner of commerce shall deny a registration or <br/>
<a id="pl.83.29"></a><var>83.29</var>renewal of registration or revoke a registration of a bullion coin dealer or coin
         dealer <br/>
<a id="pl.83.30"></a><var>83.30</var>representative, if the bullion coin dealer or coin dealer representative has within
         the last <br/>
<a id="pl.83.31"></a><var>83.31</var>ten years been convicted of a financial crime or other crime involving fraud or theft.<br/>