1.1CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON S.F. No. 8881.2A bill for an act1.3relating to the operation of state government; appropriating money for the 1.4legislature, governor's office, state auditor, attorney general, secretary of state,
         1.5certain agencies, boards, councils, retirement funds, military affairs and veterans
         1.6affairs, and senate building; cancellation of certain appropriations; transferring
         1.7money to the budget reserve; allowing prepay for certain software and information
         1.8technology hosting services; limiting a fee or fine increase to ten percent in a 1.9biennium; providing reimbursement for reasonable accommodation; modifying 1.10grant agreement provisions; making changes to guaranteed energy-savings 1.11program, small business requirements, and targeted group businesses; changing 1.12certain requirements for the practice of cosmetology; assessing certain costs 1.13for Office of Administrative Hearings; changing a rehabilitation or renovation 1.14grant from the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission; changing or establishing 1.15certain fees; limiting fire sprinkler requirement in certain dwellings; modifying
         1.16certain filing requirements for corporations; modifying provisions for 1.17accountants; requiring a licensee of the residential trades to give an option to 1.18install fire sprinklers; modifying debt service provision for the legislative parking
         1.19garage; requiring the same room numbers on signage in the Capitol to identify 1.20legacy rooms; providing in-lieu of rent evaluation; prohibiting state funds, tax 1.21expenditures, or state indebtedness to fund a major league soccer stadium; making
         1.22changes to provisions for military and veterans affairs; changing provisions 1.23covering pari-mutuel horse racing; modifying provisions for cigarette and tobacco
         1.24license; providing civil penalties; requiring reports;amending Minnesota Statutes 1.252014, sections 3.8843, subdivision 5; 16A.065; 16A.1283; 16B.97, subdivision 1.261; 16B.98, subdivisions 1, 11; 16C.144; 16C.16, subdivision 2, by adding a 1.27subdivision; 16C.19; 155A.21; 155A.23, subdivision 8, by adding subdivisions; 1.28155A.24, subdivision 2; 155A.25, subdivisions 1a, 5, by adding subdivisions; 1.29155A.27, subdivisions 1, 2, 5a; 155A.271; 155A.29, subdivisions 1, 2, by adding 1.30a subdivision; 155A.30, subdivisions 5, 10; 161.1419, subdivision 8; 190.16, by 1.31adding a subdivision; 190.19, subdivisions 2a, 3; 192.26, by adding a subdivision;
         1.32192.38, subdivision 1; 192.501, by adding a subdivision; 197.133; 198.03, 1.33subdivisions 2, 3; 211B.37; 240.01, subdivision 22, by adding subdivisions; 1.34240.011; 240.03; 240.08, subdivisions 2, 4, 5; 240.10; 240.13, subdivisions 5, 1.356; 240.135; 240.15, subdivisions 1, 6; 240.16, subdivision 1; 240.22; 240.23; 1.36240A.09; 270C.722, subdivision 1; 270C.728, by adding a subdivision; 272.484; 1.37297F.01, subdivision 14; 297F.03, subdivisions 5, 6; 297F.04, subdivision 1; 1.38297F.13, subdivision 4; 297F.19, by adding a subdivision; 297F.20, by adding 1.39subdivisions; 297F.21, subdivision 1; 299F.011, by adding a subdivision; 303.19; 1.40304A.301, subdivisions 1, 5, 6, by adding a subdivision; 326A.01, subdivisions 1.412, 12, 13a, 15, 16; 326A.02, subdivisions 3, 5; 326A.05, subdivisions 1, 3; 1.42326A.08, subdivision 7; 326A.10; 326B.809; 336A.09, subdivision 1; 364.09; 1.43461.12, subdivision 8; Laws 2013, chapter 142, article 1, section 10; Laws 2014, 2.1chapter 287, section 25; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, 2.2chapters 3; 16B; 297F; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 155A.23, 2.3subdivision 6; 197.131; 197.132; 240.01, subdivisions 12, 23; 297F.185.2.4May 18, 20152.5The Honorable Sandra L. Pappas2.6President of the Senate2.7The Honorable Kurt L. Daudt2.8Speaker of the House of Representatives2.9We, the undersigned conferees for S.F. No. 888 report that we have agreed upon the 2.10items in dispute and recommend as follows:2.11That the House and Senate recede from their amendments and that S.F. No. 888 2.12be further amended as follows:2.13Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:2.14"ARTICLE 12.15STATE GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS

2.16Section 1. STATE GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS.

2.17    The sums shown in the columns marked "Appropriations" are appropriated to the 2.18agencies and for the purposes specified in this article. The appropriations are from
         the 2.19general fund, or another named fund, and are available for the fiscal years indicated
         2.20for each purpose. The figures "2016" and "2017" used in this article mean that the
         2.21appropriations listed under them are available for the fiscal year ending June 30,
         2016, or 2.22June 30, 2017, respectively. "The first year" is fiscal year 2016. "The second year"
         is fiscal 2.23year 2017. "The biennium" is fiscal years 2016 and 2017. 

2.24APPROPRIATIONS2.25Available for the Year2.26Ending June 302.2720162017

2.28Sec. 2. LEGISLATURE

2.292.30Subdivision 1.Total Appropriation$76,304,00082,132,000

2.31Appropriations by Fund2.32201620172.33General76,176,00082,004,0002.34Health Care Access128,000128,000

2.35The amounts that may be spent for each 2.36purpose are specified in the following 2.37subdivisions.3.1The appropriations in this section may 3.2be used for any purpose relating to the 3.3functions of the entities receiving the 3.4appropriations, including but not limited 3.5to member and employee compensation 3.6and expenses, supplies, payments required 3.7under lease agreements for real property, and 3.8other expenses associated with legislative 3.9sessions, interim activities, public hearings 3.10and other public outreach activities, and 3.11related activities. The Senate Committee 3.12on Rules and Administration for the Senate, 3.13the House of Representatives Committee 3.14on Rules and Legislative Administration 3.15for the House of Representatives, and the 3.16Legislative Coordinating Commission for 3.17entities under its control must each adopt a 3.18budget approving use of these appropriations 3.19for specific purposes. The budget must 3.20approve use of specific amounts for employee 3.21compensation, member compensation, rental 3.22payments under a lease, and other categories 3.23determined by the rules committees and 3.24the Legislative Coordinating Commission. 3.25The budget must be adopted after this 3.26appropriation is enacted.

3.27Subd. 2.Senate27,962,00032,286,000

3.28The base for fiscal year 2018 is $32,299,000 3.29and for fiscal year 2019 is $32,105,000.

3.30Subd. 3.House of Representatives31,439,00032,383,000

3.31During the biennium ending June 30, 2017, 3.32any revenues received by the house of 3.33representatives from voluntary donations 3.34to support broadcast or print media are 3.35appropriated to the house of representatives.

4.1Subd. 4.Legislative Coordinating Commission16,903,00017,463,000

4.2Appropriations by Fund4.3General16,775,00017,335,0004.4Health Care Access 128,000128,000

4.5$6,564,000 each year from the general fund 4.6is to the Office of the Legislative Auditor. 4.7The auditor is requested to conduct a special 4.8review of the Department of Veterans Affairs 4.9financial management of Minnesota veterans 4.10homes. This review should include an 4.11examination of the department's:4.12(1) management of increasing compensation 4.13costs, including any projected increases in 4.14staffing levels;4.15(2) use of reserve funds in the special revenue 4.16fund to manage shortfalls in funding;4.17(3) implementation of federal Centers for 4.18Medicare and Medicaid Services certification 4.19requirements, and the ability to accurately 4.20forecast and obtain federal reimbursements;4.21(4) operation of the adult day care program 4.22at the Minneapolis campus; and4.23(5) management of facilities operating costs, 4.24including plans to address the needs of aging 4.25facilities.4.26$380,000 in fiscal year 2017 is for the 4.27revisor's administrative rules system. This is 4.28a onetime appropriation.4.29$297,000 the first year and $298,000 the 4.30second year is for the Office of the Revisor of 4.31Statutes to maintain and improve information 4.32technology services.5.1$35,000 in fiscal year 2016 and $35,000 in 5.2fiscal year 2017 are to provide support to the 5.3Legislative Commission on Data Practices 5.4established under Minnesota Statutes, section 5.53.8843. This is a onetime appropriation.5.6From its funds, $10,000 each year is for 5.7purposes of the legislators' forum, through 5.8which Minnesota legislators meet with 5.9counterparts from South Dakota, North 5.10Dakota, and Manitoba to discuss issues of 5.11mutual concern.

5.125.13Sec. 3. GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR$3,615,000$3,616,000

5.14(a) This appropriation is to fund the Office of 5.15the Governor and Lieutenant Governor.5.16(b) Up to $19,000 the first year and up to 5.17$19,000 the second year are for necessary 5.18expenses in the normal performance of 5.19the Governor's and Lieutenant Governor's 5.20duties for which no other reimbursement is 5.21provided.5.22(c) By September 1 of each year, the 5.23commissioner of management and budget 5.24shall report to the chairs and ranking minority 5.25members of the senate State Departments 5.26and Veterans Affairs Budget Division and the 5.27house of representatives State Government 5.28Finance Committee any personnel costs 5.29incurred by the Offices of the Governor and 5.30Lieutenant Governor that were supported 5.31by appropriations to other agencies during 5.32the previous fiscal year. The Office of the 5.33Governor shall inform the chairs and ranking 6.1minority members of the committees before 6.2initiating any interagency agreements.

6.3Sec. 4. STATE AUDITOR$2,185,000$2,231,000

6.4Sec. 5. ATTORNEY GENERAL$24,343,000$24,343,000

6.5Appropriations by Fund6.6201620176.7General22,125,00022,125,0006.86.9State Government Special Revenue1,823,0001,823,0006.10Environmental145,000145,0006.11Remediation250,000250,000

6.12Sec. 6. SECRETARY OF STATE$6,631,000$6,631,000

6.13Any funds available in the account 6.14established in Minnesota Statutes, section 6.155.30, pursuant to the Help America Vote Act, 6.16are appropriated for the purposes and uses 6.17authorized by federal law.

6.186.19Sec. 7. CAMPAIGN FINANCE AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE BOARD$1,164,000$1,028,000

6.20Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure 6.21Board Web Site Redevelopment Project. 6.22$150,000 in fiscal year 2016 is appropriated 6.23to the Campaign Finance and Public 6.24Disclosure Board to complete redevelopment 6.25of its Web site. This appropriation is 6.26available until June 30, 2017. By January 15, 6.272016, the director of the Campaign Finance 6.28and Public Disclosure Board shall report to 6.29the chairs and ranking minority members of 6.30the senate State Departments and Veterans 6.31Affairs Budget Division and the house of 6.32representatives State Government Finance 6.33Committee on the status of the Web site 6.34redevelopment project. The report shall 7.1include a budget detailing total dollars to be 7.2spent, completion date of the project, and 7.3dollars expended to date.

7.4Sec. 8. INVESTMENT BOARD$139,000$139,000

7.5Sec. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS$7,630,000$7,633,000

7.6Appropriations by Fund7.7201620177.8General380,000383,0007.97.10Workers' Compensation7,250,0007,250,000

7.11Campaign Violations Hearings. $115,000 7.12in fiscal year 2016 and $115,000 in fiscal year 7.132017 are appropriated from the general fund 7.14for the cost of considering complaints filed 7.15under Minnesota Statutes, section 211B.32. 7.16These amounts may be used in either year 7.17of the biennium.7.18$6,000 in fiscal year 2016 and $6,000 in 7.19fiscal year 2017 are appropriated from the 7.20general fund to the Office of Administrative 7.21Hearings for the cost of considering data 7.22practices complaints filed under Minnesota 7.23Statutes, section 13.085. These amounts may 7.24be used in either year of the biennium.

7.25Sec. 10. MN.IT SERVICES$2,526,000$2,622,000

7.26The commissioner of management and 7.27budget is authorized to provide cash flow 7.28assistance of up to $110,000,000 from the 7.29special revenue fund or other statutory 7.30general funds as defined in Minnesota 7.31Statutes, section 16A.671, subdivision 7.323, paragraph (a), to the Office of MN.IT 7.33Services for the purpose of managing 8.1revenue and expenditure differences during 8.2the initial phases of IT consolidation. These 8.3funds shall be repaid with interest by the end 8.4of the fiscal year 2017 closing period.8.5During the biennium ending June 30, 2017, 8.6MN.IT Services must not charge fees to a 8.7public noncommercial educational television 8.8broadcast station eligible for funding under 8.9Minnesota Statutes, chapter 129D, for 8.10access to the state broadcast infrastructure. 8.11If the access fees not charged to public 8.12noncommercial educational television 8.13broadcast stations total more than $400,000 8.14for the biennium, the office may charge for 8.15access fees in excess of these amounts.

8.16Sec. 11. ADMINISTRATION

8.17Subdivision 1.Total Appropriation$24,397,000$22,346,000

8.18The amounts that may be spent for each 8.19purpose are specified in the following 8.20subdivisions.

8.21Subd. 2.Government and Citizen Services9,465,0008,600,000

8.22$74,000 the first year and $74,000 the second 8.23year are for the Council on Developmental 8.24Disabilities.8.25$735,000 the first year and $65,000 the 8.26second year are to conduct a disparity study 8.27required under Minnesota Statutes, section 8.2816C.16, subdivision 5. This is a onetime 8.29appropriation.8.30$200,000 in fiscal year 2016 and $200,000 8.31in fiscal year 2017 are credited to the 8.32accommodation account established in 8.33Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.4805. 9.1In fiscal year 2016, the commissioner of 9.2administration may use five percent of 9.3the appropriation for fiscal year 2016 for 9.4developing policies and procedures to 9.5implement the reimbursement program 9.6established in Minnesota Statutes, section 9.716B.4805, and for educating qualifying 9.8agencies about the availability of and 9.9process for receiving reimbursement for 9.10accommodation expenses.

9.11Subd. 3.Strategic Management Services1,975,0002,009,000

9.12Subd. 4.Fiscal Agent12,957,00011,737,000

9.13The appropriations under this section are to 9.14the commissioner of administration for the 9.15purposes specified.9.16In-Lieu of Rent. $8,158,000 the first year 9.17and $8,158,000 the second year are for 9.18space costs of the legislature and veterans 9.19organizations, ceremonial space, and 9.20statutorily free space. In-lieu of rent may be 9.21used for rent loss and relocation expenses 9.22related to the Capitol restoration in the fiscal 9.23year 2014-2015 biennium and fiscal year 9.242016-2017 biennium. 9.25Relocation Expenses. $1,380,000 the first 9.26year and $960,000 the second year are for 9.27rent loss and relocation expenses related 9.28to the Capitol renovation project. This is a 9.29onetime appropriation.9.30Public Broadcasting. (a) $1,550,000 the 9.31first year and $1,550,000 the second year are 9.32for matching grants for public television.9.33(b) $550,000 the first year and $250,000 9.34the second year are for public television 10.1equipment grants under Minnesota Statutes, 10.2section 129D.13.10.3(c) The commissioner of administration 10.4must consider the recommendations of the 10.5Minnesota Public Television Association 10.6before allocating the amount appropriated 10.7in paragraphs (a) and (b) for equipment or 10.8matching grants.10.9(d) $592,000 the first year and $392,000 the 10.10second year are for community service grants 10.11to public educational radio stations. This 10.12appropriation may be used to disseminate 10.13emergency information in foreign languages.10.14(e) $167,000 the first year and $117,000 10.15the second year are for equipment grants 10.16to public educational radio stations. This 10.17appropriation may be used for the repair, 10.18rental, and purchase of equipment including 10.19equipment under $500.10.20(f) $560,000 the first year and $310,000 10.21the second year are for equipment grants 10.22to Minnesota Public Radio, Inc., including 10.23upgrades to Minnesota's Emergency Alert 10.24and AMBER Alert Systems.10.25(g) The appropriations in paragraphs (d), 10.26(e), and (f), may not be used for indirect 10.27costs claimed by an institution or governing 10.28body. The commissioner of administration 10.29must consider the recommendations of 10.30the Minnesota Public Educational Radio 10.31Stations before awarding grants under 10.32Minnesota Statutes, section 129D.14, using 10.33the appropriations in paragraphs (d), (e), and 10.34(f). No grantee is eligible for a grant unless 10.35they are a member of the Association of 11.1Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations 11.2on or before July 1, 2015.11.3(h) Any unencumbered balance remaining 11.4the first year for grants to public television or 11.5radio stations does not cancel and is available 11.6for the second year.

11.711.811.9Sec. 12. CAPITOL AREA ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING BOARD$340,000$345,000

11.1011.11Sec. 13. MINNESOTA MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET$22,398,000$23,691,000

11.12$1,000,000 in fiscal year 2016 and 11.13$2,000,000 in fiscal year 2017 are to maintain 11.14and upgrade statewide business systems, 11.15including, but not limited to, the statewide 11.16accounting system, the human resource and 11.17payroll system, the employment application 11.18system, the enterprise learning management 11.19system, the budget planning and analysis 11.20system, the fiscal note tracking system, and 11.21capital budget system.11.22$121,000 the first year and $122,000 the 11.23second year are to develop and implement 11.24a return on taxpayer investment (ROTI) 11.25methodology using the Pew-MacArthur 11.26Results First framework to evaluate 11.27corrections and human services programs 11.28administered and funded by state and 11.29county governments. The commissioner 11.30shall engage and work with staff from 11.31Pew-MacArthur Results First, and shall 11.32consult with representatives of other state 11.33agencies, counties, legislative staff, the 11.34commissioners of corrections and human 11.35services, and other commissioners of state 12.1agencies and stakeholders to implement the 12.2established methodology. The commissioner 12.3of management and budget shall report 12.4on implementation progress and make 12.5recommendations to the governor and 12.6legislature by January 31, 2017.12.7The commissioner must report to the chairs 12.8and ranking minority members of the 12.9House of Representatives State Government 12.10Finance Committee and the Senate State 12.11Departments and Veterans Budget Division 12.12by July 15, 2015, on the gainsharing program 12.13in Minnesota Statutes, Section 16A.90. The 12.14report must include information on how the 12.15commissioner has promoted the program 12.16to state employees, results achieved under 12.17the program, and recommendations for any 12.18legislative changes needed to make the 12.19program more effective.

12.20Sec. 14. REVENUE

12.21Subdivision 1.Total Appropriation$144,438,000$146,112,000

12.22Appropriations by Fund12.232016201712.24General140,203,000141,877,00012.25Health Care Access1,749,0001,749,00012.2612.27Highway User Tax Distribution2,183,0002,183,00012.28Environmental303,000303,000

12.29Subd. 2.Tax System Management115,822,000117,496,000

12.30Appropriations by Fund12.31General111,587,000113,261,00012.32Health Care Access1,749,0001,749,00012.3312.34Highway User Tax Distribution2,183,0002,183,00012.35Environmental303,000303,000

13.1Appropriation; Taxpayer Assistance. 13.2(a) $400,000 each year from the general 13.3fund is for grants to one or more nonprofit 13.4organizations, qualifying under section 13.5501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 13.61986, to coordinate, facilitate, encourage, and 13.7aid in the provision of taxpayer assistance 13.8services. The unencumbered balance in the 13.9first year does not cancel but is available for 13.10the second year.13.11(b) For purposes of this section, "taxpayer 13.12assistance services" means accounting 13.13and tax preparation services provided by 13.14volunteers to low-income, elderly, and 13.15disadvantaged Minnesota residents to help 13.16them file federal and state income tax returns 13.17and Minnesota property tax refund claims 13.18and to provide personal representation before 13.19the Department of Revenue and Internal 13.20Revenue Service.

13.21Subd. 3.Debt Collection Management28,616,00028,616,000

13.22Sec. 15. GAMBLING CONTROL$3,260,000$3,324,000

13.23These appropriations are from the lawful 13.24gambling regulation account in the special 13.25revenue fund.

13.26Sec. 16. RACING COMMISSION$1,168,000$1,153,000

13.27Appropriations by Fund13.282016201713.29General269,00072,00013.30Special Revenue899,0001,081,000

13.31The general fund appropriation is for fiscal 13.32years 2016 and 2017 only.14.1The special revenue fund appropriations are 14.2from the racing and card playing regulation 14.3accounts. The base for the special revenue 14.4fund appropriation is $972,000 in fiscal year 14.52018 and $971,000 in fiscal year 2019.14.6The Racing Commission is directed to work 14.7in consultation with the racing industry 14.8to propose permanent dedicated funding 14.9changes to fully support the operations of 14.10the commission to ensure that racing is 14.11conducted in the public interest. These 14.12changes shall be reported to the Office of the 14.13Governor and to the majority and minority 14.14leaders of the relevant finance and policy 14.15legislative committees by November 1, 2015.

14.16Sec. 17. STATE LOTTERY

14.17Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 14.18349A.10, subdivision 3, the operating budget 14.19must not exceed $31,000,000 in fiscal year 14.202016 and $31,000,000 in fiscal year 2017.

14.21Sec. 18. AMATEUR SPORTS COMMISSION$300,000$300,000

14.2214.23Sec. 19. COUNCIL ON BLACK MINNESOTANS$396,000$401,000

14.2414.25Sec. 20. COUNCIL ON ASIAN-PACIFIC MINNESOTANS$359,000$364,000

14.2614.27Sec. 21. COUNCIL ON AFFAIRS OF CHICANO/LATINO PEOPLE$381,000$386,000

14.28Sec. 22. INDIAN AFFAIRS COUNCIL$569,000$576,000

14.2914.30Sec. 23. MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

14.31Subdivision 1.Total Appropriation$22,022,000$22,193,000

15.1The amounts that may be spent for each 15.2purpose are specified in the following 15.3subdivisions.

15.4Subd. 2.Operations and Programs21,576,00021,822,000

15.5Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 15.6138.668, the Minnesota Historical Society 15.7may not charge a fee for its general tours at 15.8the Capitol, but may charge fees for special 15.9programs other than general tours.

15.10Subd. 3.Fiscal Agent

15.11(a) Minnesota International Center39,00039,000

15.12(b) Minnesota Air National Guard Museum17,00017,000

15.13(c) Minnesota Military Museum100,000100,000

15.14$50,000 in fiscal year 2016 and $50,000 in 15.15fiscal year 2017 are for an archivist position. 15.16This is a onetime appropriation and available 15.17until June 30, 2017.

15.18(d) Farmamerica190,000115,000

15.19$75,000 in fiscal year 2016 is for a grant 15.20to Farmamerica, the Minnesota agriculture 15.21interpretive center, for capital improvements.

15.22(e) Hockey Hall of Fame100,000100,000

15.23Balances Forward. Any unencumbered 15.24balance remaining in this subdivision the first 15.25year does not cancel but is available for the 15.26second year of the biennium.

15.27Sec. 24. BOARD OF THE ARTS

15.28Subdivision 1.Total Appropriation$7,522,000$7,530,000

15.29The amounts that may be spent for each 15.30purpose are specified in the following 15.31subdivisions.

16.1Subd. 2.Operations and Services583,000591,000

16.2Subd. 3.Grants Program4,800,0004,800,000

16.3Subd. 4.Regional Arts Councils2,139,0002,139,000

16.4Unencumbered Balance Available. Any 16.5unencumbered balance remaining in this 16.6section the first year does not cancel, but is 16.7available for the second year of the biennium.16.8Projects located in Minnesota; travel 16.9restriction. Money appropriated in this 16.10section and distributed as grants may only 16.11be spent on projects located in Minnesota. 16.12A recipient of a grant funded by an 16.13appropriation in this section must not use 16.14more than ten percent of the total grant for 16.15costs related to travel outside the state of 16.16Minnesota.

16.1716.18Sec. 25. MINNESOTA HUMANITIES CENTER$675,000$675,000

16.19$325,000 in fiscal year 2016 and $325,000 in 16.20fiscal year 2017 are for the healthy eating, 16.21here at home program under Minnesota 16.22Statutes, section 138.912. No more than 16.23three percent of the appropriation may be 16.24used for the nonprofit administration of the 16.25grant program under Minnesota Statutes, 16.26section 138.912.

16.27Sec. 26. BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY$639,000$641,000

16.2816.2916.3016.31Sec. 27. BOARD OF ARCHITECTURE ENGINEERING, LAND SURVEYING, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, GEOSCIENCE, AND INTERIOR DESIGN$784,000$794,000

16.3216.33Sec. 28. BOARD OF COSMETOLOGIST EXAMINERS$2,565,000$2,584,000

17.1Sec. 29. BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS$321,000$325,000

17.217.3Sec. 30. GENERAL CONTINGENT ACCOUNTS$1,000,000$500,000

17.4Appropriations by Fund17.52016201717.6General500,000-0-17.717.8State Government Special Revenue400,000400,00017.917.10Workers' Compensation100,000100,000

17.11(a) The appropriations in this section 17.12may only be spent with the approval of 17.13the governor after consultation with the 17.14Legislative Advisory Commission pursuant 17.15to Minnesota Statutes, section 3.30.17.16(b) If an appropriation in this section for 17.17either year is insufficient, the appropriation 17.18for the other year is available for it.17.19(c) If a contingent account appropriation 17.20is made in one fiscal year, it should be 17.21considered a biennial appropriation.

17.22Sec. 31. TORT CLAIMS$161,000$161,000

17.23These appropriations are to be spent by the 17.24commissioner of management and budget 17.25according to Minnesota Statutes, section 17.263.736, subdivision 7. If the appropriation for 17.27either year is insufficient, the appropriation 17.28for the other year is available for it.

17.2917.30Sec. 32. MINNESOTA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM

17.31Subdivision 1.Total Appropriation$6,552,000$8,936,000

18.1The amounts that may be spent for each 18.2purpose are specified in the following 18.3subdivisions.

18.418.5Subd. 2.Combined Legislators and Constitutional Officers Retirement Plan

18.6Under Minnesota Statutes, sections 3A.03, 18.7subdivision 2; 3A.04, subdivisions 3 and 4; 18.8and 3A.115.18.9If an appropriation in this section for either 18.10year is insufficient, the appropriation for the 18.11other year is available for it.

18.1218.13Sec. 33. PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION$6,000,000$6,000,000

18.14Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 18.15353.505, the state payments to the Public 18.16Employees Retirement Association on behalf 18.17of the former MERF division account are 18.18$6,000,000 on September 15, 2015 and 18.19$6,000,000 on September 15, 2016.

18.2018.21Sec. 34. TEACHERS RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION$29,831,000$29,831,000

18.22The amounts estimated to be needed are as 18.23follows:18.24Special Direct State Aid. $27,331,000 the 18.25first year and $27,331,000 the second year 18.26are for special direct state aid authorized 18.27under Minnesota Statutes, section 354.436.18.28Special Direct State Matching Aid. 18.29$2,500,000 the first year and $2,500,000 18.30the second year are for special direct state 18.31matching aid authorized under Minnesota 18.32Statutes, section 354.435.

19.119.2Sec. 35. ST. PAUL TEACHERS RETIREMENT FUND$9,827,000$9,827,000

19.3The amounts estimated to be needed for 19.4special direct state aid to the first class 19.5city teachers retirement fund association 19.6authorized under Minnesota Statutes, section 19.7354A.12, subdivisions 3a and 3c.

19.8Sec. 36. MILITARY AFFAIRS

19.9Subdivision 1.Total Appropriation$19,368,000$19,368,000

19.10The amounts that may be spent for each 19.11purpose are specified in the following 19.12subdivisions.

19.13Subd. 2.Maintenance of Training Facilities9,661,0009,661,000

19.14Subd. 3.General Support2,819,0002,819,000

19.15Subd. 4.Enlistment Incentives6,888,0006,888,000

19.16Appropriation Availability. If 19.17appropriations for either year of the biennium 19.18are insufficient, the appropriation from the 19.19other year is available. The appropriations 19.20for enlistment incentives are available until 19.21expended.19.22Transfer Authority. Of the funds carried 19.23forward from fiscal year 2015 to fiscal 19.24year 2016, in the enlistment incentives 19.25appropriation, $10,000,000 in fiscal year 19.262016 may be transferred to the maintenance 19.27of training facilities appropriation to 19.28address significant maintenance backlog 19.29to the department's military training and 19.30community centers. This is a onetime 19.31transfer and is available until June 30, 2019.

19.32Sec. 37. VETERANS AFFAIRS

20.1Subdivision 1.Total Appropriation$69,106,000$73,679,000

20.2The amounts that may be spent for each 20.3purpose are specified in the following 20.4subdivisions.

20.5Subd. 2.Veterans Programs and Services16,393,00016,461,000

20.6$44,000 for a transfer to the Department 20.7of Education to implement the expedited 20.8and temporary licensing provisions of 20.9Minnesota Statutes, section 197.4552. This 20.10appropriation is available until June 30, 2017.20.11Veterans Service Organizations. $353,000 20.12each year is for grants to the following 20.13congressionally chartered veterans service 20.14organizations, as designated by the 20.15commissioner: Disabled American Veterans, 20.16Military Order of the Purple Heart, the 20.17American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 20.18Vietnam Veterans of America, AMVETS, 20.19and Paralyzed Veterans of America. This 20.20funding must be allocated in direct proportion 20.21to the funding currently being provided by 20.22the commissioner to these organizations.20.23Minnesota Assistance Council for 20.24Veterans. $750,000 each year is for a grant 20.25to the Minnesota Assistance Council for 20.26Veterans to provide assistance throughout 20.27Minnesota to veterans and their families who 20.28are homeless or in danger of homelessness, 20.29including assistance with the following:20.30(1) utilities;20.31(2) employment; and20.32(3) legal issues.21.1The assistance authorized under this 21.2paragraph must be made only to veterans who 21.3have resided in Minnesota for 30 days prior 21.4to application for assistance and according 21.5to other guidelines established by the 21.6commissioner. In order to avoid duplication 21.7of services, the commissioner must ensure 21.8that this assistance is coordinated with all 21.9other available programs for veterans.21.10Honor Guards. $200,000 each year is for 21.11compensation for honor guards at the funerals 21.12of veterans under Minnesota Statutes, section 21.13197.231.21.14Minnesota GI Bill. $200,000 each year is 21.15for the costs of administering the Minnesota 21.16GI Bill postsecondary educational benefits, 21.17on-the-job training, and apprenticeship 21.18program under Minnesota Statutes, section 21.19197.791. Of this amount, $100,000 is for 21.20transfer to the Office of Higher Education.21.21Gold Star Program. $100,000 each year 21.22is for administering the Gold Star Program 21.23for surviving family members of deceased 21.24veterans.21.25County Veterans Service Office. 21.26$1,100,000 each year is for funding the 21.27County Veterans Service Office grant 21.28program under Minnesota Statutes, section 21.29197.608.

21.30Subd. 3.Veterans Homes52,713,00057,218,000

21.31Veterans Homes Special Revenue Account. 21.32The general fund appropriations made to the 21.33department may be transferred to a veterans 21.34homes special revenue account in the special 22.1revenue fund in the same manner as other 22.2receipts are deposited according to Minnesota 22.3Statutes, section 198.34, and are appropriated 22.4to the department for the operation of 22.5veterans homes facilities and programs.22.6Maximize Federal Reimbursements. 22.7The department will seek opportunities 22.8to maximize federal reimbursements of 22.9Medicare-eligible expenses and will provide 22.10annual reports to the commissioner of 22.11management and budget on the federal 22.12Medicare reimbursements received. 22.13Contingent upon future federal Medicare 22.14receipts, reductions to the homes' general 22.15fund appropriation may be made.

22.1622.17Sec. 38. APPROPRIATION CANCELLATIONS 

22.18All unspent funds, estimated to be $44,000, 22.19to implement the expedited and temporary 22.20licensing provisions of Minnesota Statutes, 22.21section 197.4552, under Laws 2014, chapter 22.22312, article 4, section 2, subdivision 8, are 22.23canceled to the general fund on June 30, 2015.22.24All unspent funds, estimated to be $150,000, 22.25from the Web site redevelopment project 22.26appropriation under Laws 2013, chapter 22.27142, article 1, section 7, are canceled to the 22.28general fund on June 30, 2015.22.29ARTICLE 222.30STATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS22.31    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 3.8843, subdivision 5, is amended to read:22.32    Subd. 5. Staff. Legislative staff must provide administrative and research assistance 22.33to the commission. The Legislative Coordinating Commission may, if funding is available, 22.34appoint staff to provide research assistance.23.1    Sec. 2. [3.9735] EVALUATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE 23.2PROGRAMS.23.3    Subdivision 1.Definitions.For purposes of this section, the terms defined in this 23.4section have the meanings given them.23.5(a) "General incentive" means a state program, statutory provision, or tax expenditure,
         23.6including tax credits, tax exemptions, tax deductions, grants, or loans, that is intended
         to 23.7encourage businesses to locate, expand, invest, or remain in Minnesota or to hire
         or retain 23.8employees in Minnesota. To be a general incentive, a state program, statutory provision,
         23.9or tax expenditure must be funded by an appropriation from the general fund, and be
         23.10available to multiple entities, projects, or associated projects or include eligibility
         criteria 23.11with the intent that it will be available to multiple entities, projects, or associated
         projects.23.12(b) "Exclusive incentive" means a state program, statutory provision, tax 23.13expenditure, or section of a general incentive, including tax credits, tax exemptions,
         tax 23.14deductions, grants, or loans, that is intended to encourage a single specific entity,
         project, 23.15or associated projects to locate, expand, invest, or remain in Minnesota or to hire
         or retain 23.16employees in Minnesota.23.17    Subd. 2.Selection of general incentives for review; schedule for evaluation; 23.18report. Annually, the legislative auditor shall  submit to the Legislative Audit Commission
         23.19a list of three to five general incentives proposed for review. In selecting general
         23.20incentives to include on this list, the legislative auditor may consider what the
         incentive 23.21will cost state and local governments in actual spending and foregone revenue currently
         or 23.22projected into the future, the legislature's need for information about a general
         incentive 23.23that has an upcoming expiration date, and the legislature's need for regular information
         on 23.24the results of all major general incentives. Annually, the Legislative Audit Commission
         23.25will select at least one general incentive for the legislative auditor's evaluation.
         The 23.26legislative auditor will evaluate the selected general incentive or incentives, prepared
         23.27according to the evaluation plan established under subdivision 4, and submit a written
         23.28report to the Legislative Audit Commission.23.29    Subd. 3.Exclusive incentive schedule.The legislative auditor's schedule shall 23.30ensure that at least once every four years the legislative auditor will complete an
         analysis 23.31of best practices for exclusive incentives.23.32    Subd. 4.Evaluation plans.By February 1, 2016, the Legislative Audit Commission 23.33shall establish evaluation plans that identify elements that the legislative auditor
         must 23.34include in evaluations of a general incentive and an exclusive incentive. The Legislative
         23.35Audit Commission may modify the evaluation plans as needed.24.1    Sec. 3. [6.481] COUNTY AUDITS.24.2    Subdivision 1.Powers and duties.All the powers and duties conferred and imposed 24.3upon the state auditor shall be exercised and performed by the state auditor in respect
         to 24.4the offices, institutions, public property, and improvements of several counties of
         the 24.5state. The state auditor may visit, without previous notice, each county and examine
         all 24.6accounts and records relating to the receipt and disbursement of the public funds
         and the 24.7custody of the public funds and other property.  The state auditor shall prescribe
         and install 24.8systems of accounts and financial reports that shall be uniform, so far as practicable,
         for 24.9the same class of offices.24.10    Subd. 2.Annual audit required.A county must have an annual financial audit. 24.11A county may choose to have the audit performed by the state auditor, or may choose
         to 24.12have the audit performed by a CPA firm meeting the requirements of section 326A.05.
         24.13The state auditor or a CPA firm may accept the records and audit of the Department
         of 24.14Human Services instead of examining county human service funds, if the audit of the
         24.15Department of Human Services has been made within any period covered by the auditor's
         24.16audit of other county records.24.17    Subd. 3.CPA firm audit.A county audit performed by a CPA firm must meet 24.18the standards and be in the form required by the state auditor. The state auditor
         may 24.19require additional information from the CPA firm if the state auditor determines that
         is 24.20in the public interest, but the state auditor must accept the audit unless the state
         auditor 24.21determines it does not meet recognized industry auditing standards or is not in the
         form 24.22required by the state auditor. The state auditor may make additional examinations
         as the 24.23auditor determines to be in the public interest.24.24    Subd. 4.Audit availability; data.A copy of the annual audit by the state auditor or 24.25by a CPA firm must be available for public inspection in the Office of the State Auditor
         and 24.26in the Office of the County Auditor. If an audit is performed by a CPA firm, data
         relating 24.27to the audit are subject to the same data classifications that apply under section
         6.715. A 24.28CPA firm conducting a county audit must provide access to data relating to the audit
         and is 24.29liable for unlawful disclosure of the data as if it were a government entity under
         chapter 13.24.30    Subd. 5.Reporting.If an audit conducted by the state auditor or a CPA firm 24.31discloses malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance, the auditor must report this to
         the 24.32county attorney, who shall institute civil and criminal proceedings as the law and
         the 24.33protection of the public interests requires.24.34    Subd. 6.Payments to state auditor.A county audited by the state auditor must 24.35pay the state auditor for the costs and expenses of the audit. If the state auditor
         makes 24.36additional examinations of a county whose audit is performed by a CPA firm, the county
         25.1must pay the auditor for the cost of these examinations. Payments must be deposited
         in 25.2the state auditor enterprise fund.25.3    Subd. 7.Procedures for change of auditor.A county that plans to change to or 25.4from the state auditor and a CPA firm must notify the state auditor of this change
         by 25.5August 1 of an even-numbered year. Upon this notice, the following calendar year will
         be 25.6the first year's records that will be subject to an audit by the new entity. A county
         that 25.7changes to or from the state auditor must have two annual audits done by the new entity.25.8EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective August 1, 2016.25.9    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 10.43, is amended to read:25.1010.43 TELEPHONE USE; APPROVAL.25.11(a) Each representative, senator, constitutional officer, judge, and head of a state 25.12department or agency shall sign the person's monthly long-distance telephone bills
         paid 25.13by the state as evidence of the person's approval of each bill. This signature requirement 25.14does not apply to a month in which the person's long-distance phone bill paid by the
         25.15state is less than $5.25.16(b) Even if the monthly long-distance phone bill paid by the state for a person 25.17subject to this section is less than $5, the person is responsible for paying that
         portion of 25.18the bill that does not relate to state business. As provided in section 10.46, long-distance
         25.19telephone bills paid by the state are public data, regardless of the amount of the
         bills.25.20EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective for telephone bills for usage on or 25.21after July 1, 2015.25.22    Sec. 5. [15.0145] ETHNIC COUNCILS.25.23    Subdivision 1.Three ethnic councils; creation.(a) The Minnesota Council on 25.24Latino Affairs includes public members with an ethnic heritage from Mexico, any of
         the 25.25countries in Central or South America, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, or Puerto Rico.
         25.26(b) The Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage includes public members of 25.27black African ancestry.25.28(c) The Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans includes public members with an 25.29ethnic heritage from any of the countries east of, and including, Afghanistan or the
         25.30Pacific Islands.25.31    Subd. 2.Membership.(a) Each council has 15 voting members. Eleven members 25.32of each council are public members appointed by the governor. Four members of each
         25.33council are legislators.26.1(b) The governor shall appoint 11 members of each council as follows:26.2(1) the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs must include one member representing 26.3each of the state's congressional districts and three members appointed at-large.
         The 26.4council must include at least five women. The governor must attempt to ensure that
         26.5the demographic composition of council members accurately reflects the demographic
         26.6composition of Minnesota's Latino community, including recent immigrants, as 26.7determined by the state demographer;26.8(2) the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage must include members who are 26.9broadly representative of the African heritage community of the state. The council
         must 26.10include at least five women. At least three members must be first or second generation
         26.11African immigrants, who generally reflect the demographic composition of these African
         26.12immigrants, as determined by the state demographer; and26.13(3) the Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans must include one member from each 26.14of the five ancestries with the state's highest percentages of Asian-Pacific populations,
         26.15as determined by the state demographer. The other six members must be broadly 26.16representative of the rest of the Asian-Pacific population, with no more than one
         council 26.17member from any one ancestry. The council must include at least five women. For 26.18purposes of this clause, ancestry refers to heritage that is commonly accepted in
         Minnesota 26.19as a unique population.26.20(c) Four legislators are voting members of each council. The speaker of the house
         26.21and the house minority leader shall each appoint one member to each council. The 26.22Subcommittee on Committees of the senate Committee on Rules and Administration shall
         26.23appoint one member of the majority caucus and one member of the minority caucus to
         26.24each council.26.25(d) The governor may appoint a commissioner of a state agency or a designee of that
         26.26commissioner to serve as an ex-officio, nonvoting member of a council.26.27    Subd. 3.Appointments; terms; removal. (a) In making appointments to a council, 26.28the governor shall consider an appointee's proven dedication and commitment to the
         26.29council's community and any expertise possessed by the appointee that might be beneficial
         26.30to the council, such as experience in public policy, legal affairs, social work, business,
         26.31or management. The executive director of a council and legislative members may offer
         26.32advice to the governor on applicants seeking appointment.26.33(b) Terms, compensation, and filling of vacancies for members appointed by the 26.34governor are as provided in section 15.059. Removal of members appointed by the 26.35governor is governed by section 15.059, except that: (1) a member who missed more
         than 26.36half of the council meetings convened during a 12-month period automatically is removed
         27.1from the council; and (2) a member appointed by the governor may be removed by a vote
         27.2of three of the four legislative members of the council. The chair of a council shall
         inform 27.3the governor of the need for the governor to fill a vacancy on the council. Legislative
         27.4members serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority.27.5(c) A member appointed by the governor may serve no more than a total of eight 27.6years on a council. A legislator may serve no more than eight consecutive years or
         12 27.7nonconsecutive years on any one council.27.8    Subd. 4.Training; executive committee; meetings; support.(a) A member 27.9appointed by the governor must attend orientation training within the first six months
         of 27.10service for each term. The commissioner of administration must arrange for the training
         27.11to include but not be limited to the legislative process, government data practices,
         open 27.12meeting law, Robert's Rules of Order, fiscal management, and human resources. The
         27.13governor must remove a member who does not complete the training.27.14(b) Each council shall annually elect from among the members appointed by the 27.15governor a chair and other officers it deems necessary. These officers and one legislative
         27.16member selected by the council shall serve as the executive committee of the council.27.17(c) Forty percent of voting members of a council constitutes a quorum. A quorum is
         27.18required to conduct council business. A council member may not vote on any action
         if the 27.19member has a conflict of interest under section 10A.07.27.20(d) Each council shall receive administrative support from the commissioner of 27.21administration under section 16B.371. The council may contract in its own name but
         may 27.22not accept or receive a loan or incur indebtedness except as otherwise provided by
         law. 27.23Contracts must be approved by a majority of the members of the council and executed
         by 27.24the chair and the executive director. The council may apply for, receive, and expend
         in 27.25its own name grants and gifts of money consistent with the powers and duties specified
         27.26in this section.27.27(e) The attorney general shall provide legal services to the councils on behalf of
         the 27.28state on all matters relating to the councils, including matters relating to the state
         as the 27.29employer of the executive directors of the council, and other council staff.27.30    Subd. 5.Executive director; staff.(a) The Legislative Coordinating Commission 27.31must appoint an executive director for each council. The executive director must be
         27.32experienced in administrative activities and familiar with the challenges and needs
         of 27.33the ethnic council's larger community. The executive director serves in the unclassified
         27.34service at the pleasure of the Legislative Coordinating Commission.28.1(b) The Legislative Coordinating Commission must establish a process for recruiting
         28.2and selecting applicants for the executive director positions. This process must include
         28.3consultation and collaboration with the applicable council.28.4(c) The executive director and applicable council members must work together in 28.5fulfilling council duties. The executive director must consult with the commissioners
         of 28.6administration and management and budget to ensure appropriate financial, purchasing,
         28.7human resources, and other services for operation of the council. The executive director
         28.8must appoint and supervise the work of other staff necessary to carry out the duties
         of the 28.9council. The executive director and other council staff are executive branch employees.28.10    Subd. 6.Duties of council.(a) A council must work for the implementation 28.11of economic, social, legal, and political equality for its constituency. The council
         shall 28.12work with the legislature and governor to carry out this work by performing the duties
         28.13in this section.28.14(b) A council shall advise the governor and the legislature on issues confronting
         the 28.15constituency of the council. This may include, but is not limited to, presenting the
         results 28.16of surveys, studies, and community forums to the appropriate executive departments
         28.17and legislative committees.28.18(c) A council shall advise the governor and the legislature of administrative 28.19and legislative changes needed to improve the economic and social condition of the
         28.20constituency of the council. This may include but is not limited to working with legislators
         28.21to develop legislation to address these issues and to work for passage of the legislation.
         28.22This may also include making recommendations regarding the state's affirmative action
         28.23program and the state's targeted group small business program, or working with state
         28.24agencies and organizations to develop business opportunities and promote economic
         28.25development for the constituency of the council.28.26(d) A council shall advise the governor and the legislature of the implications 28.27and effect of proposed administrative and legislative changes on the constituency
         of 28.28the council. This may include but is not limited to tracking legislation, testifying
         as 28.29appropriate, and meeting with executive departments and legislators.28.30(e) A council shall serve as a liaison between state government and organizations
         that 28.31serve the constituency of the council. This may include but is not limited to working
         with 28.32these organizations to carry out the duties in paragraphs (a) to (d), and working
         with these 28.33organizations to develop informational programs or publications to involve and empower
         28.34the constituency in seeking improvement in their economic and social conditions.28.35(f) A council shall perform or contract for the performance of studies designed 28.36to suggest solutions to the problems of the constituency of the council in the areas
         of 29.1education, employment, human rights, health, housing, social welfare, and other related
         29.2areas.29.3(g) In carrying out duties under this subdivision, councils may act to advise on issues
         29.4that affect the shared constituencies of more than one council.29.5    Subd. 7.Duties of council members.A council member shall:29.6(1) attend and participate in scheduled meetings and be prepared by reviewing 29.7meeting notes;29.8(2) maintain and build communication with the community represented;29.9(3) collaborate with the council and executive director in carrying out the council's
         29.10duties; and29.11(4) participate in activities the council or executive director deem appropriate and
         29.12necessary to facilitate the goals and duties of the council.29.13    Subd. 8.Reports.A council must report on the measurable outcomes achieved in 29.14the council's current strategic plan to meet its statutory duties, along with the
         specific 29.15objectives and outcome measures proposed for the following year. The council must
         29.16submit the report by January 15 each year to the chairs of the committees in the house
         of 29.17representatives and the senate with primary jurisdiction over state government operations.
         29.18Each report must cover the calendar year of the year before the report is submitted.
         The 29.19specific objectives and outcome measures for the following current year must focus
         on 29.20three or four achievable objectives, action steps, and measurable outcomes for which
         29.21the council will be held accountable. The strategic plan may include other items that
         29.22support the statutory purposes of the council but should not distract from the primary
         29.23statutory proposals presented. The funding request of each council, after approval
         by the 29.24Legislative Coordinating Commission, must also be presented by February 1 in each
         29.25odd-numbered year.29.26    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16A.065, is amended to read:29.2716A.065 PREPAY SOFTWARE, SUBSCRIPTIONS, UNITED STATES 29.28DOCUMENTS.29.29Notwithstanding section 
         16A.41, subdivision 1, the commissioner may allow an 29.30agency to make advance deposits or payments for software or software maintenance 29.31services for state-owned or leased electronic data processing equipment, for information 29.32technology hosting services, for sole source maintenance agreements where it is not 29.33cost-effective to pay in arrears, for exhibit booth space or boat slip rental when
         required 29.34by the renter to guarantee the availability of space, for registration fees where
         advance 29.35payment is required or advance payment discount is provided, and for newspaper, 30.1magazine, and other subscription fees customarily paid for in advance. The commissioner
         30.2may also allow advance deposits by any department with the Library of Congress and
         30.3federal Supervisor of Documents for items to be purchased from those federal agencies.30.4    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16A.152, subdivision 8, is amended to read:30.5    Subd. 8. Report on budget reserve percentage. (a) The commissioner of 30.6management and budget shall develop and annually review a methodology for evaluating
         30.7the adequacy of the budget reserve based on the volatility of Minnesota's general
         fund 30.8tax structure. The review must take into consideration relevant statistical and economic
         30.9literature. After completing the review, the commissioner may revise the methodology
         30.10if necessary. The commissioner must use the methodology to annually estimate the 30.11percentage of the current biennium's general fund nondedicated revenues recommended
         30.12as a budget reserve.30.13    (b) By January 15 September 30 of each year, the commissioner shall report 30.14the percentage of the current biennium's general fund nondedicated revenue that is
         30.15recommended as a budget reserve to the chairs and ranking minority members of the
         30.16legislative committees with jurisdiction over the Department of Management and Budget
         30.17senate committee on finance, the house of representatives committee on ways and means,
         30.18and the senate and house of representatives committees on taxes. The report must also 30.19specify:30.20    (1) whether the commissioner revised the recommendation as a result of significant
         30.21changes in the mix of general fund taxes or the base of one or more general fund taxes;30.22    (2) whether the commissioner revised the recommendation as a result of a revision
         30.23to the methodology; and30.24    (3) any additional appropriate information.30.25EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective July 1, 2015.30.26    Sec. 8. [16B.4805] ACCOMMODATION REIMBURSEMENT.30.27    Subdivision 1.Definitions."Reasonable accommodation" as used in this section 30.28has the meaning given in section 363A.08. "State agency" as used in this section has
         the 30.29meaning given in section 16A.011, subdivision 12. "Reasonable accommodations eligible
         30.30for reimbursement" means:30.31(1) reasonable accommodations provided to applicants for employment;30.32(2) reasonable accommodations for employees for services that will need to be 30.33provided on a periodic or ongoing basis; or31.1(3) reasonable accommodations that involve onetime expenses that total more than 31.2$1,000 for an employee in a fiscal year.31.3    Subd. 2.Reimbursement for making reasonable accommodation.The 31.4commissioner of administration shall reimburse state agencies for expenses incurred
         in 31.5making reasonable accommodations eligible for reimbursement for agency employees and
         31.6applicants for employment to the extent that funds are available in the accommodation
         31.7account established under subdivision 3 for this purpose.31.8    Subd. 3.Accommodation account established.The accommodation account 31.9is created as an account in the special revenue fund for reimbursing state agencies
         for 31.10expenses incurred in providing reasonable accommodation eligible for reimbursement
         for 31.11agency employees and applicants for agency employment.31.12    Subd. 4.Administration costs.The commissioner may use up to 15 percent of the 31.13biennial appropriation for administration of this section.31.14    Subd. 5.Notification.By August 1, 2015, or within 30 days of final enactment, 31.15whichever is later, and each year thereafter by June 30, the commissioner of administration
         31.16must notify state agencies that reimbursement for expenses incurred to make reasonable
         31.17accommodation eligible for reimbursement for agency employees and applicants for 31.18agency employment is available under this section.31.19    Subd. 6.Report.By January 31 of each year, the commissioner of administration 31.20must report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the house of representatives
         and 31.21the senate committees with jurisdiction over state government finance on the use of
         the 31.22central accommodation account during the prior calendar year. The report must include:31.23(1) the number and type of accommodations requested;31.24(2) the cost of accommodations requested;31.25(3) the state agencies from which the requests were made;31.26(4) the number of requests made for employees and the number of requests for 31.27applicants for employment;31.28(5) the number and type of accommodations that were not provided;31.29(6) any remaining balance left in the account;31.30(7) if the account was depleted, the date on which funds were exhausted and the 31.31number, type, and cost of accommodations that were not reimbursed to state agencies;
         and31.32(8) a description of how the account was promoted to state agencies.31.33EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective July 1, 2015. Reimbursement is 31.34available for accommodation expenses incurred after June 30, 2015.31.35    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16B.97, subdivision 1, is amended to read:32.1    Subdivision 1. Grant agreement. (a) A grant agreement is a written instrument or 32.2electronic document defining a legal relationship between a granting agency and a
         grantee 32.3when the principal purpose of the relationship is to transfer cash or something of
         value 32.4to the recipient to support a public purpose authorized by law instead of acquiring
         by 32.5professional or technical contract, purchase, lease, or barter property or services
         for the 32.6direct benefit or use of the granting agency.32.7    (b) This section does not apply to general obligation grants as defined by section 32.816A.695 and capital project grants to political subdivisions as defined by section 
         16A.86.32.9    Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16B.98, subdivision 1, is amended to read:32.10    Subdivision 1. Limitation.(a) As a condition of receiving a grant from 32.11an appropriation of state funds, the recipient of the grant must agree to minimize
         32.12administrative costs. The granting agency is responsible for negotiating appropriate
         limits 32.13to these costs so that the state derives the optimum benefit for grant funding.32.14(b) This section does not apply to general obligation grants as defined by section
         32.1516A.695 and also capital project grants to political subdivisions as defined by section
         32.1616A.86.32.17    Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16B.98, subdivision 11, is amended to read:32.18    Subd. 11. Encumbrance exception. Notwithstanding subdivision 5, paragraph (a), 32.19clause (2), or section 
         16C.05, subdivision 2, paragraph (a), clause (3), agencies may 32.20permit a specifically named, legislatively appropriated, noncompetitive grant recipient
         to 32.21incur eligible expenses based on an agreed upon work plan and budget for up to 60
         days 32.22prior to an encumbrance being established in the accounting system. For a grant funded 32.23in whole or in part with state general obligation bond proceeds, an agency may permit
         32.24incurring of expenses under this subdivision only with prior approval of the commissioner
         32.25of management and budget.32.26    Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16C.144, is amended to read:32.2716C.144 GUARANTEED ENERGY-SAVINGS PROGRAM.32.28    Subdivision 1. Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section.32.29(a) "Utility" means electricity, natural gas, or other energy resource, water, and
         32.30wastewater.32.31(b) "Utility cost savings" means the difference between the utility costs after 32.32installation of the utility cost-savings measures pursuant to the guaranteed energy-savings
         32.33agreement and the baseline utility costs after baseline adjustments have been made.33.1(c) "Baseline" means the preagreement utilities, operations, and maintenance costs.33.2(d) "Utility cost-savings measure" means a measure that produces utility cost savings
         33.3or operation and maintenance cost savings.33.4(e) "Operation and maintenance cost savings" means a measurable difference 33.5between operation and maintenance costs after the installation of the utility cost-savings
         33.6measures pursuant to the guaranteed energy-savings agreement and the baseline operation
         33.7and maintenance costs after inflation adjustments have been made. Operation and 33.8maintenance costs savings shall not include savings from in-house staff labor.33.9(f) "Guaranteed energy-savings agreement" means an agreement for the installation
         33.10of one or more utility cost-savings measures that includes the qualified provider's
         33.11guarantee as required under subdivision 2.33.12(g) "Baseline adjustments" means adjusting the utility cost-savings baselines 33.13annually for changes in the following variables:33.14(1) utility rates;33.15(2) number of days in the utility billing cycle;33.16(3) square footage of the facility;33.17(4) operational schedule of the facility;33.18(5) facility temperature set points;33.19(6) weather; and33.20(7) amount of equipment or lighting utilized in the facility.33.21(h) "Inflation adjustment" means adjusting the operation and maintenance 33.22cost-savings baseline annually for inflation.33.23(i) "Lease purchase agreement Project financing" means an agreement any type of 33.24financing including but not limited to lease, lease purchase, installment agreements,
         or 33.25bonds issued by an entity, other than the state, with authority to issue bonds, obligating the 33.26state to make regular lease payments to satisfy the lease costs of the utility cost-savings 33.27measures until the final payment, after which time the utility cost-savings measures 33.28become the sole property of the state of Minnesota.33.29(j) "Qualified provider" means a person or business experienced in the design, 33.30implementation, and installation of utility cost-savings measures.33.31(k) "Engineering report" means a report prepared by a professional engineer licensed
         33.32by the state of Minnesota summarizing estimates of all costs of installations, modifications,
         33.33or remodeling, including costs of design, engineering, installation, maintenance,
         repairs, 33.34and estimates of the amounts by which utility and operation and maintenance costs
         will be 33.35reduced.34.1(l) "Capital cost avoidance" means money expended by a state agency to pay for 34.2utility cost-savings measures with a guaranteed savings agreement so long as the measures
         34.3that are being implemented to achieve the utility, operation, and maintenance cost
         savings 34.4are a significant portion of an overall project as determined by the commissioner.34.5(m) "Guaranteed energy-savings program guidelines" means policies, procedures, 34.6and requirements of guaranteed savings agreements established by the Department of
         34.7Administration.34.8    Subd. 2. Guaranteed energy-savings agreement. The commissioner may enter 34.9into a guaranteed energy-savings agreement with a qualified provider if:34.10(1) the qualified provider is selected through a competitive process in accordance
         34.11with the guaranteed energy-savings program guidelines within the Department of 34.12Administration;34.13(2) the qualified provider agrees to submit an engineering report prior to the 34.14execution of the guaranteed energy-savings agreement. The cost of the engineering
         report 34.15may be considered as part of the implementation costs if the commissioner enters into
         a 34.16guaranteed energy-savings agreement with the provider;34.17(3) the term of the guaranteed energy-savings agreement shall not exceed 25 years
         34.18from the date of final installation;34.19(4) the commissioner finds that the amount it the state  would spend, less the amount 34.20contributed for capital cost avoidance, on the utility cost-savings measures recommended 34.21in the engineering report will not exceed the amount to be saved in utility operation
         and 34.22maintenance costs over 25 years from the date of implementation of utility cost-savings
         34.23measures;34.24(5) the qualified provider provides a written guarantee that the annual utility, 34.25operation, and maintenance cost savings during the term of the guaranteed energy-savings
         34.26agreement will meet or exceed the annual payments due under a lease purchase agreement 34.27the project financing. The qualified provider shall reimburse the state for any shortfall of 34.28guaranteed utility, operation, and maintenance cost savings; and34.29(6) the qualified provider gives a sufficient bond in accordance with section 34.30574.26
          to the commissioner for the faithful implementation and installation of the utility
         34.31cost-savings measures.34.32    Subd. 3. Lease purchase agreement Project financing. The commissioner 34.33may enter into a lease purchase agreement project financing with any party for the 34.34implementation of utility cost-savings measures in accordance with the guaranteed
         34.35energy-savings agreement. The implementation costs of the utility cost-savings measures 34.36recommended in the engineering report shall not exceed the amount to be saved in utility
         35.1and operation and maintenance costs over the term of the lease purchase agreement. The 35.2term of the lease purchase agreement project financing shall not exceed 25 years from 35.3the date of final installation. The lease project financing is assignable in accordance with 35.4terms approved by the commissioner of management and budget.35.5    Subd. 4. Use of capital cost avoidance. The affected state agency may contribute 35.6funds for capital cost avoidance for guaranteed energy-savings agreements. Use of
         capital 35.7cost avoidance is subject to the guaranteed energy-savings program guidelines within
         the 35.8Department of Administration.35.9    Subd. 5. Independent report.  For each guaranteed energy-savings agreement 35.10entered into, the commissioner of administration shall contract with an independent
         third 35.11party to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of each utility cost-savings measure implemented
         35.12to ensure that such measures were the least-cost measures available. For the purposes
         of 35.13this section, "independent third party" means an entity not affiliated with the qualified
         35.14provider, that is not involved in creating or providing conservation project services
         to that 35.15provider, and that has expertise (or access to expertise) in energy-savings practices.35.16    Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16C.16, subdivision 2, is amended to read:35.17    Subd. 2. Small business. The commissioner shall adopt rules defining the size 35.18standards for "small business" found in Code of Federal Relations, title 49, section 35.1926.65, for purposes of sections 
         16C.16 to 
         16C.21, 
         137.31, 
         137.35, 
         161.321, and 
         473.142. 35.20The definition must include only businesses with their, provided that the business has 35.21its principal place of business in Minnesota. The definition must establish different 35.22size standards for various types of businesses. In establishing these standards, the
         35.23commissioner must consider the differences among industries caused by the size of
         the 35.24market for goods or services and the relative size and market share of the competitors
         35.25operating in those markets.35.26    Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16C.16, subdivision 6a, is amended to read:35.27    Subd. 6a. Veteran-owned small businesses. (a) Except when mandated by the 35.28federal government as a condition of receiving federal funds, the commissioner shall
         35.29award up to a six percent preference, but no less than the percentage awarded to any
         35.30other group under this section, in the amount bid on state procurement to certified
         small 35.31businesses that are majority-owned and operated by veterans.35.32(b) The purpose of this designation is to facilitate the transition of veterans from
         35.33military to civilian life, and to help compensate veterans for their sacrifices, including
         but 36.1not limited to their sacrifice of health and time, to the state and nation during
         their military 36.2service, as well as to enhance economic development within Minnesota.36.3(c) Before the commissioner certifies that a small business is majority-owned and
         36.4operated by a veteran, the commissioner of veterans affairs must verify that the owner
         of 36.5the small business is a veteran, as defined in section 197.447.36.6    Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16C.16, is amended by adding a subdivision 36.7to read:36.8    Subd. 13.State-funded projects.(a) Notwithstanding section 16C.001, this 36.9subdivision applies to contracts for state-funded capital improvement projects in
         excess of 36.10$100,000 that are issued by organizations not subject to the small business requirements
         of 36.11this section, including municipalities as defined in section 466.01, subdivision 1.36.12(b) Organizations administering contracts described in paragraph (a) shall promote
         36.13the use of targeted group businesses designated under this section and take steps
         to remove 36.14barriers to equitable participation of targeted group businesses.36.15(c) Organizations shall cooperate with the commissioner's efforts to monitor and 36.16measure compliance with this subdivision in the performance of state-funded contracts.36.17    Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16C.19, is amended to read:36.1816C.19 ELIGIBILITY; RULES.36.19(a) A small business wishing to participate in the programs under section 
         16C.16, 36.20subdivisions 4 to 7, must be certified by the commissioner. The commissioner shall
         adopt 36.21by rule standards and procedures for certifying that small targeted group businesses,
         36.22small businesses located in economically disadvantaged areas, and veteran-owned small
         36.23businesses are eligible to participate under the requirements of sections 
         16C.16 to 
         16C.21. 36.24The commissioner shall adopt by rule standards and procedures for hearing appeals
         and 36.25grievances and other rules necessary to carry out the duties set forth in sections
         
         16C.1636.26to 
         16C.21.36.27(b) The commissioner may make rules which exclude or limit the participation of 36.28nonmanufacturing business, including third-party lessors, brokers, franchises, jobbers,
         36.29manufacturers' representatives, and others from eligibility under sections 
         16C.16 to 
         16C.21.36.30(c) The commissioner may make rules that set time limits and other eligibility limits
         36.31on business participation in programs under sections 
         16C.16 to 
         16C.21.36.32(d) Notwithstanding paragraph (c) (a), for purposes of sections 
         16C.16 to 
         16C.21, a 36.33veteran-owned small business, the principal place of business of which is in Minnesota,
         36.34is certified if:37.1(1) it has been verified by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs as 37.2being either a veteran-owned small business or a service-disabled veteran-owned small
         37.3business, in accordance with Public Law 109-461 and Code of Federal Regulations, title
         37.438, part 74.; or37.5(2) the veteran-owned small business supplies the commissioner with proof that the
         37.6small business is majority-owned and operated by:37.7(i) a veteran as defined in section 197.447; or37.8(ii) a veteran with a service-connected disability, as determined at any time by the
         37.9United States Department of Veterans Affairs.37.10(e) Until rules are adopted pursuant to paragraph (a) for the purpose of certifying
         37.11veteran-owned small businesses, the provisions of Minnesota Rules, part 1230.1700,
         may 37.12be read to include veteran-owned small businesses. In addition to the documentation
         37.13required in Minnesota Rules, part 1230.1700, the veteran owner must have been 37.14discharged under honorable conditions from active service, as indicated by the veteran
         37.15owner's most current United States Department of Defense form DD-214.37.16(f) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), for purposes of sections 16C.16 to 16C.21, a 37.17minority- or woman-owned small business, the principal place of business of which
         is 37.18in Minnesota, is certified if it has been certified by the Minnesota unified certification
         37.19program under the provisions of Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, part 26.37.20(g) The commissioner may adopt rules to implement the programs under section 37.2116C.16, subdivisions 4 to 7, using the expedited rulemaking process in section 14.389.37.22    Sec. 17. [138.912] HEALTHY EATING, HERE AT HOME.37.23    Subdivision 1.Establishment.The healthy eating, here at home program is 37.24established to provide incentives for low-income Minnesotans to use federal Supplemental
         37.25Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for healthy purchases at Minnesota-based
         37.26farmers' markets.37.27    Subd. 2.Definitions.(a) The definitions in this subdivision apply to this section.37.28(b) "Healthy eating, here at home" means a program administered by the Minnesota 37.29Humanities Center to provide incentives for low-income Minnesotans to use SNAP 37.30benefits for healthy purchases at Minnesota-based farmers' markets.37.31(c) "Healthy purchases" means SNAP-eligible foods.37.32(d) "Minnesota-based farmers' market" means a physical market as defined in section
         37.3328A.151, subdivision 1, paragraph (b), and also includes mobile markets.37.34(e) "Voucher" means a physical or electronic credit.38.1(f) "Eligible household" means an individual or family that is determined to be a
         38.2recipient of SNAP.38.3    Subd. 3.Grants.The Minnesota Humanities Center shall allocate grant funds to 38.4nonprofit organizations that work with Minnesota-based farmers' markets to provide
         up 38.5to $10 vouchers to SNAP participants who use electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cards
         38.6for healthy purchases. Funds may also be provided for vouchers distributed through
         38.7nonprofit organizations engaged in healthy cooking and food education outreach to
         38.8eligible households for use at farmers' markets. Funds appropriated under this section
         may 38.9not be used for healthy cooking classes or food education outreach. When awarding
         38.10grants, the Minnesota Humanities Center must consider how the nonprofit organizations
         38.11will achieve geographic balance, including specific efforts to reach eligible households
         38.12across the state, and the organizations' capacity to manage the programming and outreach.38.13    Subd. 4.Household eligibility; participation.To be eligible for a healthy eating, 38.14here at home voucher, an eligible household must meet the Minnesota SNAP eligibility
         38.15requirements under section 256D.051.38.16    Subd. 5.Permissible uses; information provided.An eligible household may use 38.17the voucher toward healthy purchases at Minnesota-based farmers' markets. Every eligible
         38.18household that receives a voucher must be informed of the allowable uses of the voucher.38.19    Subd. 6.Program reporting.The nonprofit organizations that receive grant funds 38.20must report annually to the Minnesota Humanities Center with information regarding
         the 38.21operation of the program, including the number of vouchers issued and the number of
         38.22people served. To the extent practicable, the nonprofit organizations must report
         on the 38.23usage of the vouchers and evaluate the program's effectiveness.38.24    Subd. 7.Grocery inclusion.The commissioner of human services must submit a 38.25waiver request to the federal United States Department of Agriculture seeking approval
         38.26for the inclusion of Minnesota grocery stores in this program so that SNAP participants
         38.27may use the vouchers for healthy produce at grocery stores. Grocery store participation
         is 38.28voluntary and a grocery store's associated administrative costs will not be reimbursed.38.29    Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 148.57, is amended by adding a subdivision 38.30to read:38.31    Subd. 5.Expedited and temporary licensing for former and current members 38.32of the military.(a) Applicants seeking licensure according to this subdivision must be:38.33(1) an active duty military member;38.34(2) the spouse of an active duty military member; or39.1(3) a veteran who has left service in the two years preceding the date of license
         39.2application, and has confirmation of an honorable or general discharge status.39.3(b) A qualified applicant under this subdivision must provide evidence of:39.4(1) a current valid license, certificate, or permit in another state without history
         of 39.5disciplinary action by a regulatory authority in the other state; and39.6(2) a current criminal background study without a criminal conviction that is 39.7determined by the board to adversely affect the applicant's ability to become licensed.39.8(c) A temporary license issued under this subdivision is effective for six months
         39.9from the initial temporary licensure date.39.10(d) During the temporary license period, the individual shall complete the licensed
         39.11optometrist application for licensure.39.12(e) In order to remain licensed after the expiration of the temporary license, an
         39.13individual must meet the requirements in section 148.57, subdivisions 1 and 2.39.14    Sec. 19. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 148.624, subdivision 5, is amended to read:39.15    Subd. 5. Expedited and temporary licensing for former and current members 39.16of the military permit.The board shall issue a temporary permit to members of the 39.17military in accordance with section 197.4552. (a) Applicants seeking licensure according 39.18to this subdivision must be:39.19(1) an active duty military member;39.20(2) the spouse of an active duty military member; or39.21(3) a veteran who has left service in the two years preceding the date of license
         39.22application, and has confirmation of an honorable or general discharge status.39.23(b) A qualified applicant under this subdivision must provide evidence of:39.24(1) a current valid license in another state without history of disciplinary action
         by a 39.25regulatory authority in the other state; and39.26(2) a current criminal background study without a criminal conviction that is 39.27determined by the board to adversely affect the applicant's ability to become licensed.39.28(c) A temporary license issued under this subdivision is effective for six months
         39.29from the initial temporary licensure date.39.30(d) During the temporary license period, the individual shall complete the licensed
         39.31dietitian or nutritionist application for licensure.39.32(e) In order to remain licensed after the expiration of the temporary license, an
         39.33individual must meet the full licensure requirements.39.34(f) The fee for the temporary permit license is $250.40.1    Sec. 20. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 148B.33, is amended by adding a 40.2subdivision to read:40.3    Subd. 3.Expedited and temporary licensing for former and current members 40.4of the military.(a) Applicants seeking licensure according to this subdivision must be:40.5(1) an active duty military member; 40.6(2) the spouse of an active duty military member; or40.7(3) a veteran who has left service in the two years preceding the date of license
         40.8application, and has confirmation of an honorable or general discharge status.40.9(b) A qualified applicant under this subdivision must provide evidence of:40.10(1) a current valid license, certificate, or permit in another state without history
         of 40.11disciplinary action by a regulatory authority in the other state; and40.12(2) a current criminal background study without a criminal conviction that is 40.13determined by the board to adversely affect the applicant's ability to become licensed.40.14(c) A temporary license issued under this subdivision is effective for six months
         40.15from the initial temporary licensure date.40.16(d) During the temporary license period, the individual shall complete the licensed
         40.17marriage and family therapist application for licensure.40.18(e) In order to remain licensed after the expiration of the temporary license, an
         40.19individual must meet the requirements in subdivisions 1 and 2.40.20    Sec. 21. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 148B.53, is amended by adding a 40.21subdivision to read:40.22    Subd. 1a.Expedited and temporary licensing for former and current members 40.23of the military.(a) Applicants seeking licensure according to this subdivision must be:40.24(1) an active duty military member; 40.25(2) the spouse of an active duty military member; or40.26(3) a veteran who has left service in the two years preceding the date of license
         40.27application, and has confirmation of an honorable or general discharge status.40.28(b) A qualified applicant under this subdivision must provide evidence of:40.29(1) a current valid license, certificate, or permit in another state without history
         of 40.30disciplinary action by a regulatory authority in the other state; and40.31(2) a current criminal background study without a criminal conviction that is 40.32determined by the board to adversely affect the applicant's ability to become licensed.40.33(c) A temporary license issued under this subdivision is effective for one year from
         40.34the initial licensure date.41.1(d) During the temporary license period, the individual shall complete the licensed
         41.2professional counselor application for licensure.41.3(e) In order to remain licensed after the expiration of the temporary license, an
         41.4individual must meet the requirements in subdivision 1, paragraphs (a) and (b).41.5    Sec. 22. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 148B.5301, is amended by adding a 41.6subdivision to read:41.7    Subd. 4a.Expedited and temporary licensing for former and current members 41.8of the military.(a) Applicants seeking licensure according to this subdivision must be:41.9(1) an active duty military member; 41.10(2) the spouse of an active duty military member; or41.11(3) a veteran who has left service in the two years preceding the date of license
         41.12application, and has confirmation of an honorable or general discharge status.41.13(b) A qualified applicant under paragraph (a) must provide evidence of:41.14(1) a current valid license, certificate, or permit in another state without history
         of 41.15disciplinary action by a regulatory authority in the other state; and41.16(2) a current criminal background study without a criminal conviction that is 41.17determined by the board to adversely affect the applicant's ability to become licensed.41.18(c) A temporary license issued under this subdivision is effective for one year from
         41.19the initial licensure date.41.20(d) During the temporary license period, the individual shall complete the licensed
         41.21professional clinical counselor application for licensure.41.22(e) In order to remain licensed after the expiration of the temporary license, an
         41.23individual must meet the requirements in subdivisions 1 and 2.41.24    Sec. 23. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 148F.025, is amended by adding a 41.25subdivision to read:41.26    Subd. 5.Expedited and temporary licensing for former and current members 41.27of the military.(a) Applicants seeking licensure according to this subdivision must be:41.28(1) an active duty military member; 41.29(2) the spouse of an active duty military member; or41.30(3) a veteran who has left service in the two years preceding the date of license
         41.31application, and has confirmation of an honorable or general discharge status.41.32(b) Applicants are required to comply with subdivisions 1 and 4.41.33(c) A qualified applicant under paragraph (a) must provide evidence of:42.1(1) a current valid license, certificate, or permit in another state without history
         of 42.2disciplinary action by a regulatory authority in the other state; and42.3(2) a current criminal background study without a criminal conviction that is 42.4determined by the board to adversely affect the applicant's ability to become licensed.42.5(d) A temporary license issued under this subdivision is effective for two years from
         42.6the initial licensure date.42.7(e) During the temporary license period, the individual shall complete the application
         42.8for licensure required in subdivision 1.42.9(f) In order to remain licensed after the expiration of the temporary license, an
         42.10individual must meet the requirements in subdivisions 2 and 3.42.11    Sec. 24. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 153.16, subdivision 1, is amended to read:42.12    Subdivision 1. License requirements. The board shall issue a license to practice 42.13podiatric medicine to a person who meets the following requirements:42.14(a) The applicant for a license shall file a written notarized application on forms
         42.15provided by the board, showing to the board's satisfaction that the applicant is of
         good 42.16moral character and satisfies the requirements of this section.42.17(b) The applicant shall present evidence satisfactory to the board of being a graduate
         42.18of a podiatric medical school approved by the board based upon its faculty, curriculum,
         42.19facilities, accreditation by a recognized national accrediting organization approved
         by the 42.20board, and other relevant factors.42.21(c) The applicant must have received a passing score on each part of the national
         board 42.22examinations, parts one and two, prepared and graded by the National Board of Podiatric
         42.23Medical Examiners. The passing score for each part of the national board examinations,
         42.24parts one and two, is as defined by the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners.42.25(d) Applicants graduating after 1986 from a podiatric medical school shall present
         42.26evidence of successful completion of a residency program approved by a national 42.27accrediting podiatric medicine organization.42.28(e) The applicant shall appear in person before the board or its designated 42.29representative to show that the applicant satisfies the requirements of this section,
         42.30including knowledge of laws, rules, and ethics pertaining to the practice of podiatric
         42.31medicine. The board may establish as internal operating procedures the procedures
         or 42.32requirements for the applicant's personal presentation. Upon completion of all other 42.33application requirements, a doctor of podiatric medicine applying for a temporary
         military 42.34license has six months in which to comply with this subdivision.43.1(f) The applicant shall pay a fee established by the board by rule. The fee shall
         43.2not be refunded.43.3(g) The applicant must not have engaged in conduct warranting disciplinary action
         43.4against a licensee. If the applicant does not satisfy the requirements of this paragraph,
         43.5the board may refuse to issue a license unless it determines that the public will
         be 43.6protected through issuance of a license with conditions and limitations the board
         considers 43.7appropriate.43.8(h) Upon payment of a fee as the board may require, an applicant who fails to pass
         43.9an examination and is refused a license is entitled to reexamination within one year
         of 43.10the board's refusal to issue the license. No more than two reexaminations are allowed
         43.11without a new application for a license.43.12    Sec. 25. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 153.16, subdivision 4, is amended to read:43.13    Subd. 4. Temporary military permit license.The board shall establish a temporary 43.14permit in accordance with section 197.4552. The fee for the temporary military permit is 43.15$250. (a) The board shall issue an expedited license to practice podiatric medicine to
         an 43.16applicant who meets the following requirements:43.17(1) is an active duty military member;43.18(2) is the spouse of an active duty military member; or43.19(3) is a veteran who has left service in the two years preceding the date of license
         43.20application, and has confirmation of an honorable or general discharge status.43.21(b) A qualified applicant under this subdivision must provide evidence of:43.22(1) a current, valid license in another state without history of disciplinary action
         by a 43.23regulatory authority in the other state; and43.24(2) a current criminal background study without a criminal conviction that is 43.25determined by the board to adversely affect the applicant's ability to become licensed.43.26(c) The board shall issue a license for up to six months to a doctor of podiatric
         43.27medicine eligible for licensure under this subdivision. Doctors of podiatric medicine
         43.28licensed in another state who have complied with all other requirements may receive
         a 43.29temporary license valid for up to six months. No extension is available.43.30(d) A temporary license issued under this subdivision permits a qualified individual
         43.31to perform podiatric medicine for a limited length of time as determined by the licensing
         43.32board. During the temporary license period, the individual shall complete the full
         43.33application procedure and be approved as required by applicable law.43.34(e) The fee for the temporary military license is $250.44.1    Sec. 26. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 154.003, is amended to read:44.2154.003 FEES.44.3    (a) The fees collected, as required in this chapter, chapter 214, and the rules of
         the 44.4board, shall be paid to the board. The board shall deposit the fees in the general
         fund 44.5in the state treasury.44.6    (b) The board shall charge the following fees:44.7    (1) examination and certificate, registered barber, $85;44.8(2) retake of written examination, registered barber, $10;44.9    (3) examination and certificate, apprentice, $80;44.10(4) retake of written examination, apprentice, $10;44.11    (5) examination, instructor, $180;44.12    (6) certificate, instructor, $65;44.13    (7) temporary teacher or apprentice permit, $80;44.14    (8) temporary registered barber, military, $85;44.15(9) temporary barber instructor, military, $180;44.16(10) temporary apprentice barber, military, $80;44.17    (11) renewal of registration, registered barber, $80;44.18    (9) (12) renewal of registration, apprentice, $70;44.19    (10) (13) renewal of registration, instructor, $80;44.20    (11) (14) renewal of temporary teacher permit, $65;44.21    (12) (15) student permit, $45;44.22(13) (16) renewal of student permit, $25;44.23    (14) (17) initial shop registration, $85;44.24    (15) (18) initial school registration, $1,030;44.25    (16) (19) renewal shop registration, $85;44.26    (17) (20) renewal school registration, $280;44.27    (18) (21) restoration of registered barber registration, $95;44.28    (19) (22) restoration of apprentice registration, $90;44.29    (20) (23) restoration of shop registration, $105;44.30    (21) (24) change of ownership or location, $55;44.31    (22) (25) duplicate registration, $40;44.32    (23) (26) home study course, $75;44.33(24) (27) letter of registration verification, $25; and44.34(25) (28) reinspection, $100.44.35    Sec. 27. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 154.11, subdivision 3, is amended to read:45.1    Subd. 3. Temporary military license permits.(a) In accordance with section 45.2197.4552, the board shall establish issue a temporary license:45.3    (1) permit for apprentice barbers and master;45.4    (2) certificate for registered barbers; and a temporary permit for apprentices in 45.5accordance with section 197.4552. The fee for a temporary license under this subdivision 45.6for a master barber is $85. The fee for a temporary license under this subdivision
         for a 45.7barber is $180. The fee for a temporary permit under this subdivision for an apprentice
         is 45.8$80.45.9    (3) certificate for registered barber instructors.45.10    (b) Fees for temporary military permits and certificates of registration under this
         45.11subdivision are listed under section 154.003.45.12    (c) Permits or certificates of registration issued under this subdivision are valid
         45.13for one year from the date of issuance, after which the individual must complete a
         full 45.14application as required by section 197.4552.45.15    Sec. 28. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 155A.21, is amended to read:45.16155A.21 POLICY.45.17The legislature finds that the health and safety of the people of the state are served
         45.18by the licensing of the practice of cosmetology because of  infection control and the use 45.19of chemicals, implements, apparatus, and other appliances requiring special skills and 45.20education.45.21To this end, the public will best be served by vesting these responsibilities in the
         45.22Board of Cosmetologist Examiners.45.23    Sec. 29. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 155A.23, subdivision 8, is amended to read:45.24    Subd. 8. Manager. A "manager" is any person who conducts, operates, or manages 45.25a cosmetology school or salon and who also instructs in or is a cosmetologist, esthetician, 45.26advanced practice esthetician, or nail technician practitioner, and who has a manager
         45.27license and  provides any services under that license, as defined in subdivision 3. A school 45.28manager must maintain an active salon manager's license.45.29    Sec. 30. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 155A.23, is amended by adding a 45.30subdivision to read:45.31    Subd. 8a.Mobile salon. A "mobile salon" is a salon that is operated in a mobile 45.32vehicle or mobile structure for exclusive use to offer personal services, as defined
         in 45.33subdivision 3.46.1EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective July 1, 2017.46.2    Sec. 31. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 155A.23, is amended by adding a 46.3subdivision to read:46.4    Subd. 14.Advanced practice esthetician.An "advanced practice esthetician" is a 46.5person who for compensation performs personal services for the cosmetic care of the
         skin, 46.6including the use of mechanical or electrical skin care apparatuses or appliances
         that are 46.7used on the epidermal layer of the skin.46.8EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective August 1, 2015, except that a license 46.9for an advanced practice esthetician must not be issued prior to January 1, 2018.46.10    Sec. 32. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 155A.23, is amended by adding a 46.11subdivision to read:46.12    Subd. 15.Designated licensed salon manager.A "designated licensed salon 46.13manager" is a manager designated by a salon owner and registered with the board, who
         is 46.14responsible with the salon owner for salon and practitioner compliance.46.15    Sec. 33. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 155A.23, is amended by adding a 46.16subdivision to read:46.17    Subd. 16.School manager.A "school manager" is a cosmetologist who is a salon 46.18manager and who has a school manager license. A school manager must maintain an 46.19active salon manager's license.46.20    Sec. 34. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 155A.23, is amended by adding a 46.21subdivision to read:46.22    Subd. 17.Designated school manager.A "designated school manager" is a school 46.23manager who is designated by the school owner and registered with the board, who is
         46.24responsible with the school owner for school and instructor compliance.46.25    Sec. 35. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 155A.23, is amended by adding a 46.26subdivision to read:46.27    Subd. 18.Practitioner.A "practitioner" is any person licensed in the practice of 46.28cosmetology, esthiology, or nail technology services.46.29    Sec. 36. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 155A.24, subdivision 2, is amended to read:47.1    Subd. 2. Hiring and assignment of employees. The board has the authority to hire 47.2qualified personnel in the classified service to assist in administering the law,
         including 47.3those for the testing and licensing of applicants and the continuing inspections required. 47.4All staff must receive periodic training to improve and maintain customer service
         skills, 47.5conducting inspections, and complaint investigations.47.6    Sec. 37. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 155A.25, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:47.7    Subd. 1a. Schedule.(a) The fee schedule for licensees fees and penalties is as 47.8follows: provided in this subdivision.47.9(a) (b) Three-year license fees are as follows:47.10(1) cosmetologist, nail technician, or esthetician $195 initial practitioner, manager, 47.11or instructor license, divided as follows:47.12(i) $90$155 for each initial license and a $40 nonrefundable initial license 47.13application fee, for a total of $130; and47.14(ii) $60 for each renewal and a $15 nonrefundable renewal application fee, for a total
         47.15of $75 $40 for each initial license application fee;47.16(2) instructor or manager $115 renewal of practitioner license, divided as follows:47.17(i) $120 $100 for each initial renewal license and a $40 nonrefundable initial license 47.18application fee, for a total of $160; and47.19(ii) $90 $15 for each renewal and a $15 nonrefundable renewal application fee, 47.20for a total of $105;47.21(3) $145 renewal of manager or instructor license, divided as follows:47.22(i) $130 for each renewal license; and47.23(ii) $15 for each renewal application fee;47.24(4) $350 initial salon license, divided as follows:47.25(i) $130 $250 for each initial license and a $100 nonrefundable initial license 47.26application fee, for a total of $230; and47.27(ii) $100 for each renewal and a $50 nonrefundable renewal initial license 47.28application fee, for a total of $150; and47.29(4) school (5) $225 renewal of salon license, divided as follows:47.30(i) $1,500 $175 for each initial license and a $1,000 nonrefundable initial license 47.31application fee, for a total of $2,500 renewal; and47.32(ii) $1,500 $50 for each renewal and a $500 nonrefundable renewal application 47.33fee, for a total of $2,000;47.34(6) $4,000 initial school license, divided as follows:47.35(i) $3,000 for each initial license; and48.1(ii) $1,000 for each initial license application fee; and48.2(7) $2,500 renewal of school license, divided as follows:48.3(i) $2,000 for each renewal; and48.4(ii) $500 for each renewal application fee.48.5(b) (c) Penalties may be assessed in amounts up to the following:48.6(1) reinspection fee, variable $150;48.7(2) manager and owner with lapsed practitioner found on inspection, $150 each;48.8(3) lapsed practitioner or instructor found on inspection, $200;48.9(4) lapsed salon found on inspection, $500;48.10(5) lapsed school found on inspection, $1,000;48.11(6) failure to display current license, $100;48.12(7) failure to dispose of single-use equipment, implements, or materials as provided
         48.13under section 
         155A.355, subdivision 1, $500;48.14(8) use of prohibited razor-type callus shavers, rasps, or graters under section 48.15155A.355, subdivision 2
         , $500;48.16(9) performing nail or cosmetology services in esthetician salon, or performing 48.17esthetician or cosmetology services in a nail salon, $500;48.18(10) owner and manager allowing an operator to work as an independent contractor,
         48.19$200;48.20(11) operator working as an independent contractor, $100;48.21(12) refusal or failure to cooperate with an inspection, $500;48.22(13) expired cosmetologist, nail technician, esthetician, manager, school manager, 48.23and instructor license practitioner late renewal fee, $45; and48.24(14) expired salon or school license late renewal fee, $50.48.25(c) (d) Administrative fees are as follows:48.26(1) certificate of identification, $20 homebound service permit, $50 three-year fee;48.27(2) name change, $20;48.28(3) letter of license verification certification of licensure, $30 each;48.29(4) duplicate license, $20;48.30(5) processing fee, $10;48.31(6) special event permit, $75 per year; and48.32(7) (6) registration of hair braiders, $20 per year;48.33(7) $100 for each temporary military license for a cosmetologist, nail technician,
         48.34esthetician, or advanced practice esthetician one-year fee;48.35(8) expedited initial individual license, $150;48.36(9) expedited initial salon license, $300;49.1(10) instructor continuing education provider approval, $150 each year; and49.2(11) practitioner continuing education provider approval, $150 each year.49.3    Sec. 38. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 155A.25, subdivision 5, is amended to read:49.4    Subd. 5. Board must approve or deny application; timeline. Within 15 working 49.5days of receiving a complete application and the required fees for an initial or renewal 49.6to apply for or renew an  individual or salon license that is not an expedited license or a 49.7military license, the board must (1) either grant or deny the application issue the license, 49.8(2) issue deny the license or and notify the applicant of the denial, or (3) issue a temporary 49.9license to an applicant for whom no record exists regarding: (i) a complaint filed
         with the 49.10board against the applicant; or (ii) a negative action by the board against the applicant if 49.11the conditions in subdivision 6 are met, notify the applicant that the board must
         conduct 49.12additional review.49.13    Sec. 39. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 155A.25, is amended by adding a 49.14subdivision to read:49.15    Subd. 6.Additional review for certain licenses.If an application contains 49.16discrepancies, the applicant is the subject of a complaint investigation, or the applicant
         49.17has pending disciplinary actions before the board, the board will comply with the
         time 49.18limits prescribed in section 15.992 to process the application.49.19    Sec. 40. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 155A.25, is amended by adding a 49.20subdivision to read:49.21    Subd. 7.Temporary military license or expedited license.Within five business 49.22days of receiving a completed application and the required fees for an individual
         or salon 49.23license that meets requirements for an expedited license or a temporary military license,
         49.24the board must (1) issue the license, (2) deny the license and notify the applicant
         of the 49.25denial, or (3) notify the applicant that the board must conduct additional review
         if the 49.26application meets the conditions in subdivision 8.49.27EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective August 1, 2015, except that an 49.28expedited license must not be issued prior to January 1, 2016.49.29    Sec. 41. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 155A.25, is amended by adding a 49.30subdivision to read:49.31    Subd. 8.Additional review for certain temporary military license or expedited 49.32license.If an application under subdivision 7 contains discrepancies, the applicant is the
         50.1subject of a complaint investigation, or the applicant has pending disciplinary actions
         50.2before the board, the board will process the application according to the time limits
         in 50.3section 15.992.50.4    Sec. 42. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 155A.27, subdivision 1, is amended to read:50.5    Subdivision 1. Licensing.Individual licensing shall be required for persons seeking 50.6A person must hold an individual license  to practice in the state as a cosmetologist, 50.7esthetician, nail technician,  advanced practice esthetician, manager, or instructor.50.8    Sec. 43. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 155A.27, subdivision 2, is amended to read:50.9    Subd. 2. Qualifications. Qualifications for licensing in each classification shall 50.10be determined by the board and established by rule, and shall include educational
         50.11and experiential prerequisites. The rules shall require a demonstrated knowledge of
         50.12procedures necessary to protect the health  and safety of the practitioner and the consumer 50.13of cosmetology services, including but not limited to chemical applications infection 50.14control, use of implements, apparatuses and other appliances, and the use of chemicals.50.15    Sec. 44. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 155A.27, subdivision 5a, is amended to read:50.16    Subd. 5a. Temporary military license. The board shall establish temporary 50.17licenses for a cosmetologist, nail technician, and esthetician in accordance with
         section 50.18197.4552
         . The fee for a temporary license under this subdivision for a cosmetologist, nail 50.19technician, or esthetician is $100.50.20    Sec. 45. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 155A.271, is amended to read:50.21155A.271 CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS.50.22    Subdivision 1. Continuing education requirements.(a) Effective August 1, 2014, 50.23to qualify for license renewal under this chapter as an individual cosmetologist,
         nail 50.24technician, esthetician, advanced practice esthetician, or salon manager, the applicant 50.25must attest to the completion of four hours of continuing education credits from an
         50.26accredited school or a professional association of cosmetology during the three years
         50.27prior to the applicant's renewal date. One credit hour of the requirement must include
         50.28instruction pertaining to state laws and rules governing the practice of cosmetology.
         Three 50.29credit hours must include instruction pertaining to health, safety, and sanitation
         matters 50.30consistent with the United States Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health
         50.31Administration standards applicable to the practice of cosmetology, or other applicable
         50.32federal health, sanitation, and safety standards, and must be regularly updated so
         as to 51.1incorporate newly developed standards and accepted professional best practices. Credit
         51.2hours earned are valid for three years and may be applied simultaneously to all individual
         51.3licenses held by a licensee under this chapter. This subdivision does not apply to 51.4instructors or inactive licenses.51.5(b) Effective August 1, 2017, in addition to the hours of continuing education credits
         51.6required under paragraph (a), to qualify for license renewal under this chapter as
         an 51.7individual cosmetologist, nail technician, esthetician, advanced practice esthetician,
         or 51.8salon manager, the applicant must also attest to the completion of one four-hour continuing
         51.9education course from a continuing education provider based on any or all of the following:51.10(1) product chemistry and chemistry interaction;51.11(2) proper use of machines and instruments;51.12(3) business management and human relations; or51.13(4) techniques relevant to the type of license held.51.14Credits must be completed during the three years prior to the applicant's renewal
         date and 51.15may be applied simultaneously to other individual licenses held as applicable, except
         51.16that credits completed under this paragraph must not duplicate credits completed under
         51.17paragraph (a).51.18(c) Paragraphs (a) and (b) do not apply to an instructor license, a school manager
         51.19license, or an inactive license.51.20    Subd. 1a.Product sales or marketing prohibited.The marketing or sale of 51.21any product is prohibited during a continuing education class receiving credit under
         51.22subdivision 1.51.23    Subd. 2. Schools and professional associations Continuing education providers.51.24    (a) Only a board-licensed school of cosmetology, a postsecondary institution as defined
         in 51.25section 
         136A.103, paragraph (a), or a board-recognized professional association organized 51.26under chapter 317A may offer continuing education curriculum for credit under this 51.27section.subdivision 1, paragraph (a). Continuing education curriculum under subdivision 51.281, paragraph (b), may be offered by a:51.29    (1) board-licensed school of cosmetology;51.30    (2) board-recognized professional association organized under chapter 317A; or51.31    (3) board-licensed salon.51.32    The school and professional association may offer online and independent study 51.33options to achieve maximum involvement of licensees and is. Continuing education 51.34providers are encouraged to offer classes available in foreign language formats.51.35    (b) Board recognition authorization of a professional association continuing 51.36education provider under paragraph (a) is valid for three years one calendar year and is 52.1contingent upon submission and preapproval of the general curriculum lesson plan or 52.2plans with learning objectives for the class to be offered and the payment of the application 52.3fee in section 155A.25, subdivision 1a, paragraph (d), clause (11). The board may revoke 52.4recognition authorization of a continuing education provider at any time for just cause and 52.5the board may demand return of documents required under subdivision 3. The professional 52.6association offering continuing education must be organized under chapter 317A.52.7    Subd. 3. Proof of credits. The school or professional associationcontinuing 52.8education provider shall provide to licensees who attend a class a receipt to prove 52.9completion of the class. Licensees shall retain proof of their continuing education
         credits 52.10for one year beyond the credit's expiration. The school or professional association 52.11continuing education provider shall retain documentation of all licensees successfully 52.12completing a class and the licensee's credit hours for five years.52.13    Subd. 4. Audit. The board shall conduct random audits of active licensees 52.14periodically to ensure compliance with continuing education requirements. To initiate
         52.15an audit, the board shall notify an active licensee of the audit and request proof
         of 52.16credits earned during a specified period. The licensee must provide the requested
         proof 52.17to the board within 30 days of an audit notice. The board may request that a school
         or 52.18professional association verify a licensee's credits. The school or professional association 52.19continuing education provider must furnish verification, or a written statement that the 52.20credits are not verified, within 15 days of the board's request for verification.
         If the board 52.21determines that a licensee has failed to provide proof of necessary credits earned
         during 52.22the specified time, the board may revoke the individual's license and may deem the
         52.23individual a lapsed practitioner subject to penalty under section 
         155A.25 or 
         155A.36.52.24EFFECTIVE DATE.Subdivision 1 is effective August 1, 2017. Subdivision 1a is 52.25effective the day following final enactment. Subdivisions 2 to 4 are effective July
         1, 2015.52.26    Sec. 46. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 155A.29, subdivision 1, is amended to read:52.27    Subdivision 1. Licensing.Any A person who offers must not offer cosmetology 52.28services for compensation in this state shall be (1) licensed as a salon if not employed by 52.29another licensed salon or (2) employed as an esthetician or cosmetologist in connection
         52.30with medical care in relation to esthiology in the office of a licensed physician unless the 52.31services are provided by a licensee in a licensed salon or as otherwise provided in
         this 52.32section. Each salon must be licensed as a cosmetology salon, a nail salon, esthetician
         52.33salon, or advanced practice esthetician salon. A salon may hold more than one type
         of 52.34salon license.53.1    Sec. 47. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 155A.29, subdivision 2, is amended to read:53.2    Subd. 2. Requirements.(a) The conditions and process by which a salon is licensed 53.3shall be established by the board by rule. In addition to those requirements, no license
         53.4shall be issued unless the board first determines that the conditions in clauses (1)
         to (5) 53.5have been satisfied:53.6(1) compliance with all local and state laws, particularly relating to matters of
         53.7sanitation, health, and safety;53.8(2) the employment of a manager, as defined in section 
         155A.23, subdivision 8;53.9(3) if applicable, evidence of compliance with workers' compensation section 53.10176.182
         ; and53.11(4) evidence of continued professional liability insurance coverage of at least 53.12$25,000 for each claim and $50,000 total coverage for each policy year for each operator.53.13(b) A licensed esthetician or nail technician who complies with the health, safety,
         53.14sanitation, inspection, and insurance rules promulgated by the board to operate a
         salon 53.15solely for the performance of those personal services defined in section 155A.23, 53.16subdivision 5, in the case of an esthetician, or subdivision 7, in the case of a nail technician.53.17    Sec. 48. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 155A.29, is amended by adding a 53.18subdivision to read:53.19    Subd. 2a.Requirements for mobile salon.In addition to complying with the 53.20requirements for a salon in subdivision 2, the holder of a salon license for a mobile
         salon 53.21must:53.22(1) maintain a permanent business address; and53.23(2) notify the board of the locations and schedule of operation of a mobile salon.53.24EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective July 1, 2017.53.25    Sec. 49. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 155A.30, subdivision 5, is amended to read:53.26    Subd. 5. Conditions precedent to issuance. A license must not be issued unless the 53.27board first determines that the applicant has met the requirements in clauses (1)
         to (8).:53.28(1) the applicant must have a sound financial condition with sufficient resources
         53.29available to meet the school's financial obligations; to refund all tuition and other
         charges, 53.30within a reasonable period of time, in the event of dissolution of the school or in
         the event 53.31of any justifiable claims for refund against the school; to provide adequate service
         to its 53.32students and prospective students; and to maintain proper use and support of the school.;54.1(2) the applicant must have satisfactory training facilities with sufficient tools
         and 54.2equipment and the necessary number of work stations to adequately train the students
         54.3currently enrolled, and those proposed to be enrolled.;54.4(3) the applicant must employ a sufficient number of qualified instructors trained
         by 54.5experience and education to give the training contemplated.;54.6(4) the premises and conditions under which the students work and study must be 54.7sanitary, healthful, and safe according to modern standards.;54.8(5) each occupational course or program of instruction or study must be of such 54.9quality and content as to provide education and training which that will adequately prepare 54.10enrolled students for testing, licensing, and entry level positions as a cosmetologist,
         54.11esthetician, or nail technician.;54.12(6) the school must have coverage by professional liability insurance of at least
         54.13$25,000 per incident and an accumulation of $150,000 for each premium year.;54.14(7) the applicant shall provide evidence of the school's compliance with section 54.15176.182
         .;54.16(8) the applicant, except the state and its political subdivisions as described in
         54.17section 
         471.617, subdivision 1, shall file with the board a continuous corporate surety 54.18bond in the amount of $10,000, conditioned upon the faithful performance of all contracts
         54.19and agreements with students made by the applicant. The bond shall run to the state
         of 54.20Minnesota and to any person who may have a cause of action against the applicant arising
         54.21at any time after the bond is filed and before it is canceled for breach of any contract
         or 54.22agreement made by the applicant with any student. The aggregate liability of the surety
         for 54.23all breaches of the conditions of the bond shall not exceed $10,000. The surety of
         the bond 54.24may cancel it upon giving 60 days' notice in writing to the board and shall be relieved
         of 54.25liability for any breach of condition occurring after the effective date of cancellation; and54.26(9) the applicant must, at all times during the term of the license, employ a 54.27designated licensed school manager who maintains a cosmetology salon manager license.54.28    Sec. 50. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 155A.30, subdivision 10, is amended to read:54.29    Subd. 10. Discrimination prohibited.No Each school, duly approved under 54.30sections 155A.21 to 155A.36, shall refuse to teach any student, otherwise qualified, on 54.31account of race, sex, creed, color, citizenship, national origin, or sexual preference must 54.32comply with the Minnesota Human Rights Act under chapter 363A.54.33    Sec. 51. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 161.1419, subdivision 8, is amended to read:54.34    Subd. 8. Expiration. The commission expires on June 30, 2016 2020.55.1    Sec. 52. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 211B.37, is amended to read:55.2211B.37 COSTS ASSESSED.55.3Except as otherwise provided in section 
         211B.36, subdivision 3, the chief 55.4administrative law judge shall assess the cost of considering complaints filed under
         section 55.5211B.32
          as provided in this section. Costs of complaints relating to a statewide ballot 55.6question or an election for a statewide or legislative office must be assessed against the 55.7appropriation from the general fund to the general account of the state elections
         campaign 55.8account in section 10A.31, subdivision 4 paid from appropriations to the Office of 55.9Administrative Hearings for this purpose. Costs of complaints relating to any other ballot 55.10question or elective office must be paid from appropriations to the office for this
         purpose.55.11    Sec. 53. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 272.484, is amended to read:55.12272.484 FEES.55.13The fee for filing and indexing each notice of lien or certificate or notice affecting
         55.14the lien is:55.15(1) for a lien, certificate of discharge or subordination, and for all other notices,
         55.16including a certificate of release or nonattachment filed with the secretary of state,
         the fee 55.17provided by section 
         336.9-525, except that the filing fee charged to the district directors 55.18of internal revenue for filing a federal tax lien is $15 for up to two debtor names and 55.19$15 for each additional name; and55.20(2) for a lien, certificate of discharge or subordination, and for all other notices,
         55.21including a certificate of release or nonattachment filed with the county recorder,
         the fee 55.22for filing a real estate mortgage in the county where filed.55.23The officer shall bill the district directors of internal revenue or other appropriate
         55.24federal officials on a monthly basis for fees for documents filed by them.55.25    Sec. 54. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 303.19, is amended to read:55.26303.19 REINSTATEMENT.55.27    Subdivision 1. Application Required filing. Any foreign corporation whose 55.28certificate of authority to do business in this state shall have been revoked or canceled
         may 55.29file reinstate that authority by filing an annual renewal and the fee required by subdivision
         55.302 with the secretary of state an application for reinstatement. Such application shall be 55.31on forms prescribed by the secretary of state, shall contain all the matters required
         to be 55.32set forth in an original application for a certificate of authority, and such other
         pertinent 55.33information as may be required by the secretary of state. If any of the information in the 56.1original application for authority has changed, the foreign corporation must also
         file an 56.2amended certificate setting forth the currently accurate information, with the fee
         required 56.3by section 303.21, subdivision 3.56.4    Subd. 2. Fee. If the certificate of authority was revoked by the secretary of state 56.5pursuant to section 
         303.17, the corporation shall pay to the commissioner of management 56.6and budget $250 before it may be reinstated.56.7If the certificate of authority was canceled or by a judgment pursuant to section 56.8303.18
         , the corporation shall pay to the commissioner of management and budget $500 56.9before it may be reinstated.56.10    Subd. 3. Certificate of reinstatement. Upon the filing of the application and upon 56.11payment of all penalties, fees and charges required by law, not including an initial license
         56.12fee or additional license fees to the extent that they have previously been paid by
         the 56.13corporation the fees imposed by this section, the secretary of state shall reinstate the 56.14license of the corporation.56.15    Sec. 55. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 304A.301, subdivision 1, is amended to read:56.16    Subdivision 1. Report required.No later than 90 days after the conclusion of 56.17each calendar year Before each April 1, a public benefit corporation must deliver to the 56.18secretary of state for filing an annual benefit report covering the 12-month period
         ending 56.19on December 31 of that the previous year and pay a fee of $35 to the secretary of state. 56.20The annual benefit report must state the name of the public benefit corporation, be
         signed 56.21by the public benefit corporation's chief executive officer not more than 30 days
         before the 56.22report is delivered to the secretary of state for filing, and must be current when
         signed.56.23    Sec. 56. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 304A.301, subdivision 5, is amended to read:56.24    Subd. 5. Failure to file an annual benefit report. If a public benefit corporation 56.25fails to file an, before April 1 of any calendar year, the annual benefit report in accordance 56.26with this section within 90 days of the date on which an annual benefit report is
         due 56.27required by this section, the secretary of state shall revoke the corporation's status as a 56.28public benefit corporation under this chapter and must notify the public benefit corporation
         56.29of the revocation using the information provided by the corporation pursuant to section
         56.305.002
          or 
         5.34 or provided in the articles.56.31    Sec. 57. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 304A.301, subdivision 6, is amended to read:56.32    Subd. 6. Effects of revocation; reinstatement. (a) A public benefit corporation 56.33that has lost its public benefit corporation status for failure to timely file an
         annual benefit 57.1report or by terminating that status pursuant to section 304A.103 is not entitled to the 57.2benefits afforded to a public benefit corporation under this chapter as of the date
         of 57.3revocation or termination and must amend the articles of incorporation to reflect a name 57.4compliant with section 302A.115, but which does not include the corporate designation
         57.5provided for in section 304A.101, subdivision 2.57.6(b) Within 30 days of issuance of revocation of public benefit corporation status
         by 57.7the secretary of state, filing a renewal complying with this section and a $500 fee
         with 57.8the secretary of state will reinstate the corporation as a public benefit corporation
         under 57.9this chapter as of the date of revocation.57.10    Sec. 58. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 304A.301, is amended by adding a 57.11subdivision to read:57.12    Subd. 8.Failure to change corporate name.The duration of a corporation that has 57.13had public benefit status terminated or revoked and which fails to change the corporate
         57.14name as provided in subdivision 6 expires automatically 30 days after termination
         or 57.15revocation of the public benefit corporation status.57.16    Sec. 59. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 326A.01, subdivision 2, is amended to read:57.17    Subd. 2. Attest. "Attest" means to provide providing any of the following financial 57.18statement services:57.19(1) an audit or other engagement performed in accordance with the Statements on 57.20Auditing Standards (SAS);57.21(2) a review of a financial statement performed in accordance with the Statements
         on 57.22Standards for Accounting and Review Services (SSARS);57.23(3) an examination of prospective financial information performed in accordance 57.24with the Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE); and57.25(4) any an engagement performed in accordance with auditing and related the  57.26standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB); and57.27(5) an examination, review, or agreed-upon procedures engagement performed in 57.28accordance with SSAE, other than an examination described in clause (3).57.29    Sec. 60. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 326A.01, subdivision 12, is amended to read:57.30    Subd. 12. Peer review. "Peer review" means an independent study, appraisal, or 57.31review of one or more aspects of the professional work of a licensee  or CPA firm that 57.32issues attest or compilation reports, or the professional work of a person registered
         under 58.1section 
         326A.06, paragraph (b), by persons who are not affiliated with the licensee  or 58.2CPA firm being reviewed.58.3    Sec. 61. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 326A.01, subdivision 13a, is amended to read:58.4    Subd. 13a. Principal place of business. "Principal place of business" means the 58.5office location designated by the licensee for purposes of substantial equivalency
         and 58.6reciprocity in this state and in other states.58.7    Sec. 62. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 326A.01, subdivision 15, is amended to read:58.8    Subd. 15. Report. "Report," when used with reference to financial statements an 58.9attest or compilation service, means an opinion, report, or other form of language that 58.10states or implies assurance as to the reliability of any the attested information or compiled 58.11financial statements and that also includes or is accompanied by a statement or implication
         58.12that the person or firm issuing it has special knowledge or competence in accounting
         or 58.13auditing. Such a statement or implication of special knowledge or competence may arise
         58.14from use by the issuer of the report of names or titles indicating that the person
         or firm is an 58.15accountant or auditor, or from the language of the report itself. The term "report"
         includes 58.16any form of language that disclaims an opinion when the form of language is conventionally
         58.17understood to imply any positive assurance as to the reliability of the  attested information 58.18or compiled financial statements referred to or special competence on the part of the person 58.19or firm issuing the language. It includes any other form of language that is conventionally
         58.20understood to imply such assurance or such special knowledge or competence.58.21    Sec. 63. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 326A.01, subdivision 16, is amended to read:58.22    Subd. 16. State. "State" means any state of the United States, the District of 58.23Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern 58.24Mariana Islands, and Guam; except that "this state" means the state of Minnesota.58.25    Sec. 64. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 326A.02, subdivision 3, is amended to read:58.26    Subd. 3. Officers; proceedings. The board shall elect one of its number members  58.27as chair, another as vice-chair, and another as secretary and treasurer. The officers
         shall 58.28hold their respective offices for a term of one year and until their successors are
         elected. 58.29The affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified members of the board, or a majority
         of 58.30a quorum of the board at any meeting duly called, is considered the action of the
         board. 58.31The board shall meet at such times and places as may be fixed by the board. Meetings
         58.32of the board are subject to chapter 13D. A majority of the board members then in office
         59.1constitutes a quorum at any meeting duly called. The board shall retain or arrange
         for the 59.2retention of all applications and all documents under oath that are filed with the
         board and 59.3also records of its proceedings, and it shall maintain a registry of the names and
         addresses 59.4of all licensees and registrants under this chapter. In any proceeding in court, civil
         or 59.5criminal, arising out of or founded upon any provision of this chapter, copies of
         records of 59.6the proceeding certified as true copies by the board chair or executive director shall
         be 59.7admissible in evidence as tending to prove the contents of the records.59.8    Sec. 65. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 326A.02, subdivision 5, is amended to read:59.9    Subd. 5. Rules. The board may adopt rules governing its administration and 59.10enforcement of this chapter and the conduct of licensees and persons registered under
         59.11section 
         326A.06, paragraph (b), including:59.12(1) rules governing the board's meetings and the conduct of its business;59.13(2) rules of procedure governing the conduct of investigations and hearings and 59.14discipline by the board;59.15(3) rules specifying the educational and experience qualifications required for the
         59.16issuance of certificates and the continuing professional education required for renewal
         59.17of certificates;59.18(4) rules of professional conduct directed to controlling the quality and probity
         59.19of services by licensees, and dealing among other things with independence, integrity,
         59.20and objectivity; competence and technical standards; and responsibilities to the public
         59.21and to clients;59.22(5) rules governing the professional standards applicable to licensees including 59.23adoption of the standards specified in section 
         326A.01, subdivision 2, and as developed 59.24for general application by recognized national accountancy organizations such as the
         59.25American Institute of Certified Public Accountants or the Public Company Accounting
         59.26Oversight Board;59.27(6) rules that incorporate by reference the standards for attesting listed in section
         59.28326A.01, subdivision 2, that are consistent with the standards of general applicability
         59.29recognized by national accountancy organizations, including the American Institute
         of 59.30Certified Public Accountants and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board;59.31(6) (7) rules governing the manner and circumstances of use of the titles "certified 59.32public accountant," "CPA," "registered accounting practitioner," and "RAP";59.33(7) (8) rules regarding peer review that may be required to be performed under 59.34provisions of this chapter;59.35(8) (9) rules on substantial equivalence to implement section 
         326A.14;60.1(9) (10) rules regarding the conduct of the certified public accountant examination;60.2(10) (11) rules regarding the issuance and renewals of certificates, permits, and 60.3registrations;60.4(11) (12) rules regarding transition provisions to implement this chapter;60.5(12) (13) rules specifying the educational and experience qualifications for 60.6registration, rules of professional conduct, rules regarding peer review, rules governing
         60.7standards for providing services, and rules regarding the conduct and content of 60.8examination for those persons registered under section 
         326A.06, paragraph (b);60.9(13) (14) rules regarding fees for examinations, certificate issuance and renewal, 60.10firm permits, registrations under section 
         326A.06, paragraph (b), notifications made under 60.11section 
         326A.14, and late processing fees; and60.12(14) (15) upon any change to this chapter, if the board determines a change in 60.13Minnesota Rules is required, the board may initiate the expedited process under section
         60.1414.389
          up to one year after the effective date of the change to this chapter.60.15    Sec. 66. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 326A.05, subdivision 1, is amended to read:60.16    Subdivision 1. General. The board shall grant or renew permits to practice as 60.17a CPA firm to entities that make application and demonstrate their qualifications
         in 60.18accordance with this section.60.19(a) The following must hold a permit issued under this section:60.20(1) any firm with an office in this state performing attest services as defined in
         60.21section 
         326A.01, subdivision 2;60.22(2) to the extent required by section 
         326A.10, paragraph (k), any firm with an office 60.23in this state performing compilation services as defined in section 
         326A.01, subdivision 6;60.24(3) any firm with an office in this state that uses the title "CPA" or "CPA firm";
         or60.25(4) any firm that does not have an office in this state but performs attest services
         60.26as described in section 
         326A.01, subdivision 2, paragraph (1), (3), or (4), for a client 60.27having its headquarters in this state.60.28(b) A firm possessing a valid permit from another state which does not have an office
         60.29in this state may perform services described in section 
         326A.01, subdivision 2, clause (2) 60.30or (5), or subdivision 6, for a client having its headquarters in this state and may use
         the 60.31title "CPA" or "CPA firm" without a permit issued under this section only if:60.32(1) it has the qualifications described in subdivision 3, paragraph (b);60.33(2) as a condition to the renewal of the firm's permit issued by the other state,
         that 60.34state requires a peer review which contains the requirements equivalent to subdivision
         8, 60.35paragraphs (a) and (e); and61.1(3) it performs the services through an individual who has been granted practice 61.2privileges under section 
         326A.14.61.3(c) A firm possessing a valid permit from another state that does not have an office
         61.4in this state and which is not subject to the requirements of paragraph (a), clause
         (4), or 61.5(b), may perform other professional services while using the title "CPA" or "CPA firm"
         in 61.6this state without a permit issued under this section only if the firm:61.7(1) has the qualifications described in subdivision 3, paragraph (b);61.8(2) performs the services through an individual who has been granted practice 61.9privileges under section 
         326A.14; and61.10(3) can lawfully perform the services in the state where the individuals with practice
         61.11privileges have their principal place of business.61.12    Sec. 67. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 326A.05, subdivision 3, is amended to read:61.13    Subd. 3. Qualifications. (a) An applicant for initial issuance or renewal of a permit 61.14to practice under this section shall comply with the requirements in this subdivision.61.15(b) Notwithstanding chapter 319B or any other provision of law, a simple majority
         61.16of the ownership of the firm, in terms of financial interests and voting rights of
         all partners, 61.17officers, shareholders, members, or managers, must belong to holders of certificates
         who 61.18are licensed in some state, and the partners, officers, shareholders, members, or
         managers, 61.19whose principal place of business is in this state, and who perform professional services
         in 61.20this state, must hold valid certificates issued under section 
         326A.04 or the corresponding 61.21provision of prior law. Although firms may include nonlicensee owners, the firm and
         61.22its ownership must comply with rules adopted by the board. The firm shall register
         all 61.23nonlicensee owners with the state board as set forth by rule. An individual who has
         been 61.24granted practice privileges under section 
         326A.14 and who performs services for which 61.25a firm permit is required under section 
         326A.14, subdivision 1, paragraph (d), is not 61.26required to obtain a certificate from the board under section 
         326A.04.61.27(c) A CPA firm may include nonlicensee owners provided that:61.28(1) the firm designates a licensee of this state, or in the case of a firm that must
         61.29have a permit according to section 
         326A.14, subdivision 1, paragraph (d), a licensee of 61.30another state who meets the requirements in section 
         326A.14, subdivision 1, paragraph 61.31(a) or (b), who is responsible for the proper registration of the firm and identifies
         that 61.32individual to the board;61.33(2) all nonlicensee owners are persons of good moral character and are active 61.34individual participants in the CPA firm or affiliated entities; and61.35(3) the firm complies with other requirements imposed by the board in rule.62.1(d) An individual licensee and any individual granted practice privileges under 62.2section 
         326A.14 who is responsible for supervising attest or compilation services and 62.3signs or authorizes someone to sign the accountant's report on the financial statements 62.4on behalf of the firm, shall meet the competency requirements set out in the professional
         62.5standards for such services.62.6(e) An individual licensee and any individual granted practice privileges under section
         62.7326A.14 
         who signs or authorizes someone to sign the accountants' report on the financial 62.8statements on behalf of the firm shall meet the competency requirement of paragraph (d).62.9    Sec. 68. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 326A.08, subdivision 7, is amended to read:62.10    Subd. 7. Violation; penalties; costs of proceeding. (a) The board may impose 62.11a civil penalty not to exceed $2,000 $5,000  per violation upon a person or a firm that 62.12violates an order, statute, or rule that the board has issued or is empowered to enforce.62.13(b) The board may, in addition, impose a fee to reimburse the board for all or 62.14part of the cost of the proceedings, including reasonable investigative costs, resulting
         62.15in disciplinary or corrective action authorized by this section, the imposition of
         civil 62.16penalties, or the issuance of a cease and desist order. The fee may be imposed when
         the 62.17board shows that the position of the person or firm that violates a statute, rule,
         or order 62.18that the board has issued or is empowered to enforce is not substantially justified,
         unless 62.19special circumstances make an award unjust, notwithstanding the provisions of Minnesota
         62.20Rules, part 1400.8401. The costs include, but are not limited to, the amount paid
         by the 62.21board for services from the office of administrative hearings, attorney and reasonable
         62.22investigative fees, court reporters, witnesses, reproduction of records, board members'
         per 62.23diem compensation, board staff time, and expense incurred by board members and staff.62.24    Sec. 69. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 326A.10, is amended to read:62.25326A.10 UNLAWFUL ACTS.62.26(a) Only a licensee and individuals who have been granted practice privileges 62.27under section 
         326A.14 may issue a report on financial statements of any person, firm, 62.28organization, or governmental unit that results from providing attest services, or
         offer to 62.29render or render any attest service. Only a certified public accountant, an individual
         who 62.30has been granted practice privileges under section 
         326A.14, a CPA firm, or, to the extent 62.31permitted by board rule, a person registered under section 
         326A.06, paragraph (b), may 62.32issue a report on financial statements of any person, firm, organization, or governmental
         62.33unit that results from providing compilation services or offer to render or render
         any 62.34compilation service. These restrictions do not prohibit any act of a public official
         or 63.1public employee in the performance of that person's duties or prohibit the performance
         63.2by any nonlicensee of other services involving the use of accounting skills, including
         63.3the preparation of tax returns, management advisory services, and the preparation
         of 63.4financial statements without the issuance of reports on them. Nonlicensees may prepare
         63.5financial statements and issue nonattest transmittals or information on them which
         do not 63.6purport to be in compliance with the Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review
         63.7Services (SSARS). Nonlicensees registered under section 
         326A.06, paragraph (b), may, 63.8to the extent permitted by board rule, prepare financial statements and issue nonattest
         63.9transmittals or information on them.63.10(b) Licensees and individuals who have been granted practice privileges under 63.11section 
         326A.14 performing attest or compilation services must provide those services in 63.12accordance with professional standards. To the extent permitted by board rule, registered
         63.13accounting practitioners performing compilation services must provide those services
         in 63.14accordance with standards specified in board rule.63.15(c) A person who does not hold a valid certificate issued under section 
         326A.04 63.16or a practice privilege granted under section 
         326A.14 shall not use or assume the title 63.17"certified public accountant," the abbreviation "CPA," or any other title, designation,
         63.18words, letters, abbreviation, sign, card, or device tending to indicate that the person
         is a 63.19certified public accountant.63.20(d) A firm shall not provide attest services or assume or use the title "certified
         public 63.21accountants," the abbreviation "CPA's," or any other title, designation, words, letters,
         63.22abbreviation, sign, card, or device tending to indicate that the firm is a CPA firm
         unless 63.23(1) the firm has complied with section 
         326A.05, and (2) ownership of the firm is in 63.24accordance with this chapter and rules adopted by the board.63.25(e) A person or firm that does not hold a valid certificate or permit issued under
         63.26section 
         326A.04 or 
         326A.05 or has not otherwise complied with section 
         326A.04 or 63.27326A.05
          as required in this chapter shall not assume or use the title "certified accountant,"
         63.28"chartered accountant," "enrolled accountant," "licensed accountant," "registered
         63.29accountant," "accredited accountant," "accounting practitioner," "public accountant,"
         63.30"licensed public accountant," or any other title or designation likely to be confused
         63.31with the title "certified public accountant," or use any of the abbreviations "CA,"
         "LA," 63.32"RA," "AA," "PA," "AP," "LPA," or similar abbreviation likely to be confused with
         the 63.33abbreviation "CPA." The title "enrolled agent" or "EA" may only be used by individuals
         63.34so designated by the Internal Revenue Service.63.35(f) Persons registered under section 
         326A.06, paragraph (b), may use the title 63.36"registered accounting practitioner" or the abbreviation "RAP." A person who does
         not 64.1hold a valid registration under section 
         326A.06, paragraph (b), shall not assume or use 64.2such title or abbreviation.64.3(g) Except to the extent permitted in paragraph (a), nonlicensees may not use 64.4language in any statement relating to the financial affairs of a person or entity
         that is 64.5conventionally used by licensees in reports on financial statements or on an attest service. 64.6In this regard, the board shall issue by rule safe harbor language that nonlicensees
         may 64.7use in connection with such financial information. A person or firm that does not
         hold a 64.8valid certificate or permit, or a registration issued under section 
         326A.04, 
         326A.05, or 64.9326A.06, paragraph (b)
         , or has not otherwise complied with section 
         326A.04 or 
         326A.0564.10as required in this chapter shall not assume or use any title or designation that
         includes the 64.11word "accountant" or "accounting" in connection with any other language, including
         the 64.12language of a report, that implies that the person or firm holds such a certificate,
         permit, 64.13or registration or has special competence as an accountant. A person or firm that
         does 64.14not hold a valid certificate or permit issued under section 
         326A.04 or 
         326A.05 or has not 64.15otherwise complied with section 
         326A.04 or 
         326A.05 as required in this chapter shall not 64.16assume or use any title or designation that includes the word "auditor" in connection
         with 64.17any other language, including the language of a report, that implies that the person
         or firm 64.18holds such a certificate or permit or has special competence as an auditor. However,
         64.19this paragraph does not prohibit any officer, partner, member, manager, or employee
         of 64.20any firm or organization from affixing that person's own signature to any statement
         in 64.21reference to the financial affairs of such firm or organization with any wording designating
         64.22the position, title, or office that the person holds, nor prohibit any act of a public
         official or 64.23employee in the performance of the person's duties as such.64.24(h)(1) No person holding a certificate or registration or firm holding a permit under
         64.25this chapter shall use a professional or firm name or designation that is misleading
         about 64.26the legal form of the firm, or about the persons who are partners, officers, members,
         64.27managers, or shareholders of the firm, or about any other matter. However, names of
         one 64.28or more former partners, members, managers, or shareholders may be included in the
         64.29name of a firm or its successor.64.30(2) A common brand name or network name part, including common initials, used 64.31by a CPA firm in its name, is not misleading if the firm is a network firm as defined
         in 64.32the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Code of Professional
         64.33Conduct in effect July 1, 2011, and when offering or rendering services that require
         64.34independence under AICPA standards, the firm must comply with the AICPA code's 64.35applicable standards on independence.65.1(i) Paragraphs (a) to (h) do not apply to a person or firm holding a certification,
         65.2designation, degree, or license granted in a foreign country entitling the holder
         to engage 65.3in the practice of public accountancy or its equivalent in that country, if:65.4(1) the activities of the person or firm in this state are limited to the provision
         of 65.5professional services to persons or firms who are residents of, governments of, or
         business 65.6entities of the country in which the person holds the entitlement;65.7(2) the person or firm performs no attest or compilation services and issues no 65.8reports with respect to the financial statements information of any other persons, firms, or 65.9governmental units in this state; and65.10(3) the person or firm does not use in this state any title or designation other than
         65.11the one under which the person practices in the foreign country, followed by a translation
         65.12of the title or designation into English, if it is in a different language, and by
         the name 65.13of the country.65.14(j) No holder of a certificate issued under section 
         326A.04 may perform attest services 65.15through any business form that does not hold a valid permit issued under section 
         326A.05.65.16(k) No individual licensee may issue a report in standard form upon a compilation
         65.17of financial information through any form of business that does not hold a valid permit
         65.18issued under section 
         326A.05, unless the report discloses the name of the business through 65.19which the individual is issuing the report, and the individual:65.20(1) signs the compilation report identifying the individual as a certified public
         65.21accountant;65.22(2) meets the competency requirement provided in applicable standards; and65.23(3) undergoes no less frequently than once every three years, a peer review 65.24conducted in a manner specified by the board in rule, and the review includes verification
         65.25that the individual has met the competency requirements set out in professional standards
         65.26for such services.65.27(l) No person registered under section 
         326A.06, paragraph (b), may issue a report 65.28in standard form upon a compilation of financial information unless the board by rule
         65.29permits the report and the person:65.30(1) signs the compilation report identifying the individual as a registered accounting
         65.31practitioner;65.32(2) meets the competency requirements in board rule; and65.33(3) undergoes no less frequently than once every three years a peer review conducted
         65.34in a manner specified by the board in rule, and the review includes verification that
         the 65.35individual has met the competency requirements in board rule.66.1(m) Nothing in this section prohibits a practicing attorney or firm of attorneys from
         66.2preparing or presenting records or documents customarily prepared by an attorney or
         firm 66.3of attorneys in connection with the attorney's professional work in the practice of
         law.66.4(n) The board shall adopt rules that place limitations on receipt by a licensee or
         a 66.5person who holds a registration under section 
         326A.06, paragraph (b), of:66.6(1) contingent fees for professional services performed; and66.7(2) commissions or referral fees for recommending or referring to a client any 66.8product or service.66.9(o) Anything in this section to the contrary notwithstanding, it shall not be a violation
         66.10of this section for a firm not holding a valid permit under section 
         326A.05 and not having 66.11an office in this state to provide its professional services in this state so long
         as it complies 66.12with the applicable requirements of section 
         326A.05, subdivision 1.66.13    Sec. 70. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 336A.09, subdivision 1, is amended to read:66.14    Subdivision 1. Procedure. (a) Oral Online and written inquiries regarding 66.15information provided by the filing of effective financing statements or lien notices
         may 66.16be made at any filing office submitted to the secretary of state during regular business 66.17hours or, if submitted online, at any time.66.18(b) A filing office receiving an oral or written inquiry shall, upon request The 66.19secretary of state must, upon receiving an inquiry, provide an oral or facsimile a prompt 66.20response to the inquiry.66.21(c) A filing office The secretary of state shall maintain a record of inquiries made 66.22under this section including:66.23(1) the date of the inquiry;66.24(2) the name of the debtor inquired about; and66.25(3) identification of the person making the request for inquiry.66.26    Sec. 71. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 349.16, subdivision 6a, is amended to read:66.27    Subd. 6a. Monthly regulatory fee. An organization must pay a monthly regulatory 66.28fee of 0.1 0.125 percent of the organization's gross receipts from lawful gambling 66.29conducted each month. The fee must be reported and paid on a monthly basis in a format
         66.30as determined by the commissioner of revenue, and remitted to the commissioner of
         66.31revenue with the organization's monthly tax return. All monthly regulatory fees received
         66.32by the commissioner of revenue under this subdivision must be deposited in the lawful
         66.33gambling regulation account in the special revenue fund according to section 
         349.151. 67.1Failure to pay the monthly regulatory fees in a timely manner may result in disciplinary
         67.2action by the board.67.3EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective July 1, 2015.67.4    Sec. 72. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 349.161, subdivision 4, is amended to read:67.5    Subd. 4. Fees. (a) The annual fee for a distributor's license is $6,000 $7,000.67.6(b) The annual fee for a distributor salesperson license is $100 $150.67.7EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective the day following final enactment 67.8and applies to distributor and distributor salesperson licenses with an effective
         date 67.9of July 1, 2015, or later.67.10    Sec. 73. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 349.163, subdivision 2, is amended to read:67.11    Subd. 2. License; fee. The annual fee for a manufacturer's license is $9,000 $10,000.67.12EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective the day following final enactment 67.13and applies to manufacturer licenses with an effective date of July 1, 2015, or later.67.14    Sec. 74. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 349.163, subdivision 6, is amended to read:67.15    Subd. 6. Samples of gambling equipment. (a) The board shall require each 67.16licensed manufacturer to submit to the board one or more samples of each item of 67.17gambling equipment manufactured for use or resale in this state. For purposes of this
         67.18subdivision, a manufacturer is also required to submit the applicable version of any
         67.19software necessary to operate electronic devices and related systems.67.20(b) The board shall inspect and test all the equipment, including software and 67.21software upgrades, it deems necessary to determine the equipment's compliance with
         law 67.22and board rules. Samples required under this subdivision must be approved by the board
         67.23before the equipment being sampled is shipped into or sold for use or resale in this
         state. 67.24The board shall impose a fee of $25 $30 for each item of gambling equipment that the 67.25manufacturer submits for approval or for which the manufacturer requests approval.
         The 67.26board shall impose a fee of $100 $125 for each sample of gambling equipment that it tests.67.27(c) The board may require samples of gambling equipment to be tested by an 67.28independent testing laboratory prior to submission to the board for approval. All
         costs 67.29of testing by an independent testing laboratory must be borne by the manufacturer.
         An 67.30independent testing laboratory used by a manufacturer to test samples of gambling
         67.31equipment must be approved by the board before the equipment is submitted to the 67.32laboratory for testing.68.1(d) The board may request the assistance of the commissioner of public safety and
         68.2the director of the State Lottery in performing the tests.68.3EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective the day following final enactment 68.4and applies to games submitted for approval on July 1, 2015, or later.68.5    Sec. 75. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 349.166, subdivision 2, is amended to read:68.6    Subd. 2. Exemptions. (a) Lawful gambling, with the exception of linked bingo 68.7games, may be conducted by an organization without a license and without complying
         68.8with sections 
         349.168, subdivisions 1 and 2; 
         349.17, subdivision 4; 
         349.18, subdivision 1; 68.9and 
         349.19 if:68.10(1) the organization conducts lawful gambling on five or fewer days in a calendar
         year;68.11(2) the organization does not award more than $50,000 in prizes for lawful gambling
         68.12in a calendar year;68.13(3) the organization submits a board-prescribed application and pays a fee of $50 68.14$100 to the board for each gambling occasion, and receives an exempt permit number 68.15from the board. If the application is postmarked or received less than 30 days before
         the 68.16gambling occasion, the fee is $100 $150 for that application. The application must include 68.17the date and location of the occasion, the types of lawful gambling to be conducted,
         and 68.18the prizes to be awarded;68.19(4) the organization notifies the local government unit 30 days before the lawful
         68.20gambling occasion, or 60 days for an occasion held in a city of the first class;68.21(5) the organization purchases all gambling equipment and supplies from a licensed
         68.22distributor; and68.23(6) the organization reports to the board, on a single-page form prescribed by the
         68.24board, within 30 days of each gambling occasion, the gross receipts, prizes, expenses,
         68.25expenditures of net profits from the occasion, and the identification of the licensed
         68.26distributor from whom all gambling equipment was purchased.68.27(b) If the organization fails to file a timely report as required by paragraph (a),
         clause 68.28(6), the board shall not issue any authorization, license, or permit to the organization
         to 68.29conduct lawful gambling on an exempt, excluded, or licensed basis until the report
         has 68.30been filed and the organization may be subject to penalty as determined by the board.
         The 68.31board may refuse to issue any authorization, license, or permit if a report or application
         is 68.32determined to be incomplete or knowingly contains false or inaccurate information.68.33(c) Merchandise prizes must be valued at their fair market value.68.34(d) Organizations that qualify to conduct exempt raffles under paragraph (a), are
         68.35exempt from section 
         349.173, paragraph (b), clause (2), if the raffle tickets are sold 69.1only in combination with an organization's membership or a ticket for an organization's
         69.2membership dinner and are not included with any other raffle conducted under the exempt
         69.3permit.69.4(e) Unused pull-tab and tipboard deals must be returned to the distributor within
         69.5seven working days after the end of the lawful gambling occasion. The distributor
         must 69.6accept and pay a refund for all returns of unopened and undamaged deals returned under
         69.7this paragraph.69.8(f) The organization must maintain all required records of exempt gambling activity
         69.9for 3-1/2 years.69.10EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective the day following final enactment 69.11and applies to all permits with an effective date of July 1, 2015, or later.69.12    Sec. 76. [383B.83] LIMITS ON RAILROAD CONDEMNATION POWERS 69.13OVER CERTAIN GOVERNMENTAL PROPERTY INTERESTS.69.14Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in chapter 117, sections 222.26, 222.27,
         69.15222.36, or any other law, the powers of a railroad corporation or a railroad company
         69.16or a railroad interest acting as a public service corporation or a common carrier
         do not 69.17include the power to exercise eminent domain over a property interest owned by Hennepin
         69.18County, the Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, or the Hennepin 69.19County Regional Railroad Authority if such governmental power, by resolution of its
         69.20governing board, determines based on findings that the public safety or access of
         first 69.21responders would be detrimentally affected by the exercise. 69.22EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective retroactively from March 2, 2015, 69.23and applies to any eminent domain action to acquire any property interest of any of
         the 69.24named entities.69.25    Sec. 77. Laws 2013, chapter 142, article 1, section 10, is amended to read:

69.2669.27Sec. 10. OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY MN.IT SERVICES$2,431,000$2,431,000

69.28During the biennium ending June 30, 2015, 69.29the Office of Enterprise Technology MN.IT 69.30Services must not charge fees to a public 69.31noncommercial educational television 69.32broadcast station eligible for funding under 69.33Minnesota Statutes, chapter 129D, for 70.1access to the state broadcast infrastructure. 70.2If the access fees not charged to public 70.3noncommercial educational television 70.4broadcast stations total more than $400,000 70.5for the biennium, the office may charge for 70.6access fees in excess of these amounts.70.7The commissioner of Minnesota management 70.8and budget is authorized to provide cash 70.9flow assistance of up to $110,000,000 from 70.10the special revenue fund or other statutory 70.11general funds as defined in Minnesota 70.12Statutes, section 
         16A.671, subdivision 3, 70.13paragraph (a), to the Office of Enterprise 70.14Technology MN.IT Services for the purpose 70.15of managing revenue and expenditure 70.16differences during the initial phases of IT 70.17consolidation. These funds shall be repaid 70.18with interest by June 30, 2015 the end of the 70.19fiscal year 2015 closing period.70.20EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective the day following final enactment.70.21    Sec. 78. Laws 2014, chapter 287, section 25, is amended to read:70.22    Sec. 25. PARKING RAMP; REQUIRED USER FINANCING.70.23The amount equivalent to debt service on the design and construction costs allocated 70.24to the parking garage to be located on the block bounded by Sherburne Avenue on the
         north, 70.25Park Street on the west, University Avenue on the south, and North Capitol Boulevard
         on 70.26the east must be user-financed frommust be transferred from parking fees collected and 70.27deposited into the state parking account and credited to the debt service account for the 70.28Legislative Office Facility. to the general fund to offset any direct appropriations made to 70.29the senate for debt service payments for the legislative parking garage.70.30    Sec. 79. CAPITOL ROOM NUMBERS.70.31After the Capitol renovation has been completed, the commissioner of administration
         70.32must use the same room numbers on signage to identify legacy rooms that were used
         to 70.33identify the rooms before the Capitol renovation. For purposes of this section, "Capitol
         71.1renovation" means the construction project for which funds were appropriated in Laws
         71.22013, chapter 136, section 3; "legacy rooms" means any room in the Capitol after Capitol
         71.3renovation that has dimensions and a location that are substantially similar to a
         room 71.4within the Capitol that existed before renovation; and "signage" means any posting
         on any 71.5surface in the Capitol building.71.6    Sec. 80. IN-LIEU OF RENT EVALUATION.71.7(a) The commissioner of administration must evaluate and provide recommendations 71.8regarding the base appropriation to the Department of Administration for an in-lieu
         of rent 71.9payment for space costs of the legislature and veterans organizations, vending operators,
         71.10ceremonial space, and statutorily free space in the Capitol building and in other
         buildings 71.11on the Capitol grounds under the custodial control of the Department of Administration.71.12(b) By January 15, 2017, the commissioner must report to the chairs and 71.13ranking minority members of the committees and divisions in the senate and the 71.14house of representatives with jurisdiction over the appropriation to the Department
         of 71.15Administration for the in-lieu of rent payment.  The report must:71.16(1) identify the amount and quality of space that will be occupied by the senate,
         the 71.17house of representatives, and veterans organizations, ceremonial space, and statutorily
         free 71.18space, in fiscal years 2018 and 2019, including a comparison to the amount and quality
         of 71.19space occupied by the same tenants in fiscal year 2013;71.20(2) evaluate and justify the expense components included and assumptions made in 71.21determining lease rates and make comparisons to market rates; and71.22(3) evaluate whether the base funding for fiscal years 2018 and 2019 for the in-lieu
         71.23of rent appropriation is justified, and if not, recommend an increase or decrease.71.24(c) In conducting the evaluation and preparing the report, the commissioner must 71.25consult with the secretary of the senate, the chief clerk of the house of representatives,
         the 71.26commissioner of employment and economic development on behalf of the services for
         the 71.27blind, and the commissioner of veterans affairs on behalf of veterans organizations
         that use 71.28space for which the Department of Administration receives an in-lieu of rent appropriation.71.29    Sec. 81. RULEMAKING.71.30(a) The Board of Cosmetologist Examiners shall adopt rules governing the licensure,
         71.31operation, and inspection of mobile salons, including facility requirements; safety
         and 71.32infection control requirements; a process for a salon licensee to notify the board
         of the 71.33mobile salon's location and times of operation; requirements for supplying and disposing
         71.34of water and waste products; and the scope of personal services to be provided in
         mobile 72.1salons. The rules must prohibit mobile salons from violating reasonable municipal
         72.2restrictions on time and place of operation of a mobile salon within its jurisdiction,
         72.3and shall establish penalties, up to and including revocation of a license, for repeated
         72.4violations of municipal laws.72.5(b) The Board of Cosmetologist Examiners shall adopt rules governing the advanced
         72.6practice esthetician license, including the educational and training requirements,
         scope of 72.7practice, and the conditions and process of issuing and renewing the license.72.8EFFECTIVE DATE.Paragraph (a) of this section is effective the day following 72.9final enactment. Paragraph (b) of this section is effective January 1, 2016, and expires
         72.10January 1, 2019.72.11    Sec. 82. POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION CREDIT.72.12Notwithstanding the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, section 290.06, subdivision
         72.1323, or any other law to the contrary, the political contribution refund does not apply
         to 72.14contributions made after June 30, 2015, and before July 1, 2017.72.15    Sec. 83. STATE AGENCY TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS.72.16Any appropriation in this chapter for information technology project services and
         72.17support is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 16E.0466. If an agency needs ongoing
         72.18information technology services as a result of the services and support paid for with
         an 72.19appropriation in this chapter, the agency must enter into an agreement with the Office
         of 72.20MN.IT Services to provide those services. The agreement must require the agency to
         pay 72.21the Office of MN.IT Services under rates and mechanisms specified in the agreement.72.22    Sec. 84. EXAMINATION OF COUNTY RECORDS; REPORT.72.23Consistent with the authority granted under Minnesota Statutes, section 3.971, 72.24the Office of the Legislative Auditor shall report on the efficiency of the examinations
         72.25conducted by the state auditor under Minnesota Statutes, section 6.48. The report
         must be 72.26forwarded to the house of representatives and senate chairs of legislative committees
         with 72.27jurisdiction over state government finance by January 15, 2016.72.28    Sec. 85. REPORT ON AGENCY CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICERS.72.29The chief information officer of MN.IT must report to the legislature by January 15,
         72.302016, on reduction in the number of chief information officers (CIOs) in state agencies.
         72.31The report must include the number of CIOs on July 1, 2015, the number on January
         72.3215, 2016, and plans to reduce that number.73.1    Sec. 86. TRANSITION.73.2(a) Members of an ethnic council specified in new Minnesota Statutes, section 73.315.0145, on July 1, 2015, continue to serve on the council until the end of their
         current 73.4term. However, if a member of a council has served eight years or more on the council
         73.5at any time before December 31, 2015, the term of that member expires December 31,
         73.62015. If a council has more members on July 1, 2015, than is provided for by Minnesota
         73.7Statutes, section 15.0145, positions on the council shall not be filled until the
         expiration of 73.8a term results in fewer members on the council than provided for in Minnesota Statutes,
         73.9section 15.0145. Membership qualifications newly specified in Minnesota Statutes,
         section 73.1015.0145, must be complied with as soon as possible when terms of current members expire.73.11(b) The Legislative Coordinating Commission must appoint an executive director 73.12for each council no later than November 15, 2015. The authority of the Legislative
         73.13Coordinating Commission to recruit and select persons to serve as executive directors
         73.14is effective the day following final enactment. An incumbent executive director of
         a 73.15council may apply to be appointed by the Legislative Coordinating Commission but,
         if 73.16not selected, the employment of the incumbent ends when the Legislative Coordinating
         73.17Commission appoints a new executive director, or on another date determined by the
         73.18Legislative Coordinating Commission. Other council staff are transferred to employment
         73.19with the reformulated councils specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 15.0145.73.20(c) Minnesota Statutes, section 15.039, subdivisions 1 to 6, apply to the ethnic 73.21councils that are reformulated in this act.73.22    Sec. 87. REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION.73.23    Subdivision 1.Cosmetology.The revisor of statutes shall change the word 73.24"sanitation" to "infection control" and the word "lapsed" to "expired" wherever they
         73.25appear in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 155A, or Minnesota Rules, chapter 2105 or 2110.73.26    Subd. 2.County audits.In the next and subsequent edition of Minnesota Statutes, 73.27the Revisor of Statutes shall substitute a reference to section 6.481 for each reference
         73.28to section 6.48.73.29    Subd. 3.Ethnic councils.(a) In the next and subsequent editions of Minnesota 73.30Statutes, the revisor of statutes shall substitute the names of councils as follows
         in each 73.31place where the names occur:73.32(1) Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage, in place of Council on Black 73.33Minnesotans; and 73.34(2) Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs, in place of Council on Affairs of 73.35Chicano/Latino People.74.1(b) The revisor of statutes shall change cross-references to sections 3.9223, 3.9225,
         74.2and 3.9226, with Minnesota Statutes, section 15.0145, and make changes necessary to
         74.3correct punctuation, grammar, or sentence structure.74.4EFFECTIVE DATE.Subdivision 2 is effective August 1, 2016.74.5    Sec. 88.  REPEALER.74.6(a) Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 3.9223; 3.9225; and 3.9226, subdivisions 1, 74.72, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, are repealed.74.8(b) Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 6.48; and 375.23, are repealed.74.9(c) Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 155A.23, subdivision 6, is repealed.74.10ARTICLE 374.11MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS74.12    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 190.19, subdivision 2a, is amended to read:74.13    Subd. 2a. Uses; veterans.(a) Money appropriated to the Department of Veterans 74.14Affairs from the Minnesota "Support Our Troops" account may be used for:74.15    (1) grants to veterans service organizations;74.16    (2) outreach to underserved veterans;74.17(3) providing services and programs for veterans and their families; and74.18(4) transfers to the vehicle services account for Gold Star license plates under 74.19section 
         168.1253.;74.20(5) grants of up to $100,000 to any organization approved by the commissioner of 74.21veterans affairs for the purpose of supporting and improving the lives of veterans
         and 74.22their families; and74.23(6) grants to an eligible foundation. 74.24(b) For purposes of this subdivision, "eligible foundation" includes any organization
         74.25that:74.26(1) is a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue 74.27Code; and74.28(2) is a nonprofit corporation under chapter 317A and the organization's articles
         of 74.29incorporation specify that a purpose of the organization includes (i) providing assistance
         74.30to veterans and their families or (ii) enhancing the lives of veterans and their families.74.31    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 190.19, subdivision 3, is amended to read:74.32    Subd. 3. Annual report. The adjutant general  and commissioner of veterans affairs 74.33must report by February 1, 2007, and each year thereafter, to the chairs and ranking minority 75.1members of the legislative committees and divisions with jurisdiction over military
         and 75.2veterans' affairs on the number, amounts, and use of grants made by the adjutant general  75.3each agency from the Minnesota "Support Our Troops" account in the previous year.75.4    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 192.38, subdivision 1, is amended to read:75.5    Subdivision 1. Temporary emergency relief. If any officer or enlisted member 75.6of the military forces is wounded or otherwise disabled, dies from disease contracted
         or 75.7injuries received, or is killed while in state active service as defined in section
         
         190.05, 75.8subdivision 5a
         , the officer or member, or in the case of death the officer's or member's 75.9dependent spouse, child, or parent, may be provided with immediate temporary relief
         as 75.10necessary in cases of severe hardship, in an amount to be determined by the adjutant
         general 75.11and approved by the governor or a death gratuity payment equal to the amount allowed for 75.12service members in a federal active service status. All payments under this subdivision 75.13shall be made from appropriations for the maintenance of the state military forces 75.14emergency services. The adjutant general shall notify the Department of Management and 75.15Budget of any payments made pursuant to this subdivision and the amount of it shall
         be 75.16subtracted from any award made by the Department of Management and Budget.75.17    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 192.501, is amended by adding a subdivision 75.18to read:75.19    Subd. 1d.Reclassification bonus program.(a) The adjutant general must establish 75.20a program to provide a bonus to eligible members of the Minnesota National Guard who
         75.21complete training that results in the award of a new military occupational specialty
         or 75.22Air Force specialty code in specialties that are identified by the adjutant general
         to be 75.23necessary for the enhanced readiness of the Minnesota National Guard.75.24(b) Eligibility for the bonus is limited to a member of the National Guard who:75.25(1) is serving satisfactorily as determined by the adjutant general;75.26(2) has 16 or fewer years of services creditable for retirement; and75.27(3) undergoes military training deemed by the adjutant general as sufficiently 75.28important to the readiness of the National Guard or a unit of the National Guard to
         warrant 75.29the payment of a bonus in an amount to generally encourage the member's participation
         75.30in the training. 75.31The adjutant general may, within the limitations of this paragraph and other applicable
         75.32laws, determine additional eligibility criteria for the bonus, and must specify all
         of the 75.33criteria in regulations and publish changes as necessary.76.1(c) The bonus payments must be made on a schedule that is determined and 76.2published in department regulations by the adjutant general.76.3(d) If a member fails to complete a term of reenlistment or an obligated term of 76.4commissioned service for which a bonus was paid, the adjutant general may seek to
         76.5recoup a prorated amount of the bonus as determined by the adjutant general.76.6    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 197.133, is amended to read:76.7197.133 DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY AND EXPIRATION OF BOARD OF 76.8GOVERNORS.76.9(a) If a majority of the board determines that the disposal of the Big Island Veterans 76.10camp or a portion of the camp is in the best interests of Minnesota veterans, or if
         the camp 76.11is not used solely as a camp for and by disabled and other veterans and their families
         and 76.12operated and maintained in compliance with all state, federal, and local laws, the
         board 76.13may dispose of the property at market value as provided in this section. Before disposing
         76.14of the property, the board shall give notice by certified mail to the commissioner
         of 76.15veterans affairs of its decision to dispose of the property. The commissioner shall
         publish 76.16the notice in the State Register. Interested governmental agencies have until the
         end of the 76.17next legislative session after the notice to appropriate money to purchase the property.76.18(b) Proceeds realized from the disposal of the property and any assets on hand at 76.19the time of the disposal of the property, must be placed in an irrevocable trust to
         be used 76.20for the initiation or maintenance of veterans programs in the state of Minnesota.
         Trustees 76.21must be appointed in the same manner as provided for under Minnesota Statutes 2014, 76.22section 
         197.131. The trustees shall consult with the commissioner of veterans affairs to 76.23determine the needs of Minnesota veterans and provide the commissioner with an annual
         76.24written report on the trust. The commissioner must approve all expenditures from the
         76.25trust. A certified audit of all assets, expenditures, and property must be conducted
         prior 76.26to any disposition of any assets under the control of the board. Any board member
         who 76.27would benefit directly or indirectly financially from the sale of this property must
         be 76.28removed by the board and a successor appointed as provided by Minnesota Statutes 2014, 76.29section 
         197.131. Upon final disposition of all assets to the trust, the board must disband. 76.30Should the assets of the trust be exhausted, the trust must be terminated.76.31(c) The trustees appointed under paragraph (b) shall have the exclusive authority
         76.32to remove a trustee of the trust established under paragraph (b). A trustee may be
         76.33removed at any time without cause upon a majority vote of the trustees with consent
         76.34of the commissioner of veterans affairs. 77.1(d) A vacancy in a trusteeship of the trust established under paragraph (b) must 77.2be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original
         77.3appointment. 77.4    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 197.46, is amended to read:77.5197.46 VETERANS PREFERENCE ACT; REMOVAL FORBIDDEN; RIGHT 77.6OF MANDAMUS.77.7(a) Any person whose rights may be in any way prejudiced contrary to any of the 77.8provisions of this section, shall be entitled to a writ of mandamus to remedy the
         wrong. 77.9No person holding a position by appointment or employment in the several counties,
         77.10cities, towns, school districts and all other political subdivisions in the state,
         who is a 77.11veteran separated from the military service under honorable conditions, shall be removed
         77.12from such position or employment except for incompetency or misconduct shown after
         a 77.13hearing, upon due notice, upon stated charges, in writing.77.14(b) Any veteran who has been notified of the intent to discharge the veteran from an 77.15appointed position or employment pursuant to this section shall be notified in writing
         of 77.16such intent to discharge and of the veteran's right to request a hearing within 60
         days of 77.17receipt of the notice of intent to discharge. The failure of a veteran to request
         a hearing 77.18within the provided 60-day period shall constitute a waiver of the right to a hearing.
         Such 77.19failure shall also waive all other available legal remedies for reinstatement.77.20Request for a hearing concerning such a discharge shall be made in writing and 77.21submitted by mail or personal service to the employment office of the concerned employer
         77.22or other appropriate office or person. If the veteran requests a hearing under this section, 77.23such written request must also contain the veteran's election to be heard by a civil
         service 77.24board or commission, a merit authority, or a three-person panel as defined in paragraph
         77.25(c). If the veteran fails to identify the veteran's election, the governmental subdivision
         77.26may select the hearing body.77.27(c) In all governmental subdivisions having an established civil service board or 77.28commission, or merit system authority, such hearing for removal or discharge shall
         be 77.29held before such civil service board or commission or merit system authority. Where
         no 77.30such civil service board or commission or merit system authority exists, such hearing
         77.31shall be held by a board of three persons appointed as follows: one by the governmental
         77.32subdivision, one by the veteran, and the third by the two so selected. In the event
         that 77.33the hearing is authorized to be held before a three-person board, the governmental
         77.34subdivision's notice of intent to discharge shall state that the veteran must respond
         within 77.3560 days of receipt of the notice of intent to discharge, and provide in writing to
         the 78.1governmental subdivision the name, United States mailing address, and telephone number
         78.2of the veteran's selected representative for the three-person board. The failure of
         a veteran 78.3to submit the name, address, and telephone number of the veteran's selected representative
         78.4to the governmental subdivision by mail or by personal service within the provided
         78.5notice's 60-day period, shall constitute a waiver of the veteran's right to the hearing
         and all 78.6other legal remedies available for reinstatement of the veteran's employment position.
         In 78.7the event the two persons selected by the veteran and governmental subdivision do
         not 78.8appoint the third person within ten days after the appointment of the last of the
         two, 78.9then the judge of the district court of the county wherein the proceeding is pending,
         or 78.10if there be more than one judge in said county then any judge in chambers, shall have
         78.11jurisdiction to appoint, and upon application of either or both of the two so selected
         shall 78.12appoint, the third person to the board and the person so appointed by the judge with
         the 78.13two first selected shall constitute the board. 78.14(d) Either the veteran or the governmental subdivision may appeal from the decision 78.15of the board upon the charges to the district court by causing written notice of appeal,
         78.16stating the grounds thereof, to be served upon the other party within 15 days after
         notice of 78.17the decision and by filing the original notice of appeal with proof of service thereof
         in the 78.18office of the court administrator of the district court within ten days after service
         thereof. 78.19Nothing in section 
         197.455 or this section shall be construed to apply to the position of 78.20private secretary, superintendent of schools, or one chief deputy of any elected official
         78.21or head of a department, or to any person holding a strictly confidential relation
         to the 78.22appointing officer. Nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to the position
         of 78.23teacher. The burden of establishing such relationship shall be upon the appointing
         officer 78.24in all proceedings and actions relating thereto.78.25(e) For disputes heard by a civil service board, the political subdivisions shall
         78.26bear all costs associated with the hearing but not including attorney fees for attorneys
         78.27representing the veteran. For disputes heard by a three-person panel, all parties
         shall bear 78.28equally all costs associated with the hearing, but not including attorney fees for
         attorneys 78.29representing the veteran. If the veteran prevails in a dispute heard by a civil service
         board 78.30or a three-person panel and the hearing reverses all aspects of discharge, the governmental
         78.31subdivision shall pay the veteran's reasonable attorney fees.78.32(f) All officers, boards, commissions, and employees shall conform to, comply with, 78.33and aid in all proper ways in carrying into effect the provisions of section 
         197.455 and this 78.34section notwithstanding any laws, charter provisions, ordinances or rules to the contrary.
         78.35Any willful violation of such sections by officers, officials, or employees is a misdemeanor.79.1EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective the day following final enactment 79.2and applies to all notices of intent to discharge issued on or after that date.79.3    Sec. 7. [197.987] HONOR AND REMEMBER FLAG.79.4    Subdivision 1.Legislative findings.The legislature of the state of Minnesota finds 79.5and determines that:79.6(1) since the Revolutionary War, more than 1,000,000 members of the United States
         79.7armed forces have paid the ultimate price by sacrificing their lives in active military
         79.8service for the United States of America;79.9(2) the contribution made by those fallen members of the armed forces is deserving
         79.10of state and national recognition; and79.11(3) the Honor and Remember Flag is an appropriate symbol that acknowledges the 79.12selfless sacrifice of those members of the United States armed forces. 79.13    Subd. 2.Designation.The Honor and Remember Flag described in subdivision 79.143 is designated as the symbol of our state's concern and commitment to honoring and
         79.15remembering the lives of all members of the United States armed forces who have lost
         79.16their lives in the line of duty while serving honorably in active military service
         in the 79.17United States armed forces or of a service-connected cause due to or aggravated by
         that 79.18service, as determined by the United States Department of Defense or the United States
         79.19Department of Veterans Affairs. This designation is contingent on the flag being available
         79.20for purchase at a reasonable price.79.21    Subd. 3.Description.The Honor and Remember Flag shall conform substantially 79.22to the following description: The Honor and Remember Flag is the same standard 79.23proportions as the flag of the United States of America. Its design contains a red
         field that 79.24occupies the top three-quarters and a white field that occupies the bottom quarter
         of the 79.25flag. In the center of the red field is a five-pointed, gold star with the top point
         located 79.26near the top of the red field and the two bottom points extending about one-quarter
         of the 79.27way into the white field. The gold star has a white border surrounded by a blue border.
         79.28Between the two bottom points of the star is a tri-folded American flag displaying
         the blue 79.29field and some stars, which is the configuration of the American flag presented to
         the 79.30family of the deceased at a military memorial service. At the top of the tri-folded
         flag, 79.31extending into the center of the gold star, is a stylized, three-part flame, with
         one blue part 79.32and two red parts. In the white field below the tri-folded flag, the words "Honor
         and 79.33Remember" are centered. The Honor and Remember Flag is protected by U. S. copyright,
         79.34registration number VA0001670661, owned by Honor and Remember, Inc.80.1    Subd. 4.Suggested days for flag display.(a) The chief administrator of each 80.2governmental building or facility within this state, as defined in paragraph (b),
         is 80.3encouraged to display the Honor and Remember Flag on the following days each year:80.4(1) Armed Forces Day, the third Saturday in May;80.5(2) Flag Day, June 14;80.6(3) July 2nd and July 3rd, in remembrance of the 262 soldiers of the 1st Regiment
         80.7Minnesota Volunteer Infantry who, at the Battle of Gettysburg during the American
         Civil 80.8War, fought so gallantly and successfully to repulse two major Confederate attacks
         on the 80.9main Union line, suffering over 80 percent casualties, thereby turning the battle
         and the 80.10war and helping to preserve the Union itself at that pivotal moment in our nation's
         history;80.11(4) July 4th, Independence Day;80.12(5) the third Friday of September, National POW/MIA Recognition Day;80.13(6) November 11, Veterans Day;80.14(7) July 27, Korean War Armistice Day;80.15(8) March 29, Vietnam Veterans Day; and80.16(9) any day on which the United States flag is displayed at a governmental building
         80.17or facility within this state.80.18(b) For purposes of this section, "governmental building or facility within this state"
         80.19means the following locations:80.20(1) the Minnesota State Capitol, the Office of the Governor and each other Minnesota
         80.21constitutional office, the chambers of the Minnesota Senate and the Minnesota House
         of 80.22Representatives, the Minnesota Judicial Center and each Minnesota District Court House,
         80.23any official state of Minnesota veterans memorial, Minnesota veterans home, Minnesota
         80.24veterans cemetery, state veterans service centers, and state veterans community-based
         80.25outreach centers; and80.26(2) any appropriate local government building or facility, as determined by the 80.27governing body of that local government.80.28    Subd. 5.Limitation.This section may not be construed or interpreted to require 80.29any employee to report to work solely for the purpose of providing for the display
         of the 80.30Honor and Remember Flag or any other flag.80.31    Subd. 6.Implementation.If a governmental building or facility within this state 80.32opts to display the Honor and Remember Flag, the chief administrator of that facility
         shall 80.33prescribe procedures necessary for the display.80.34    Subd. 7.Flag donation.Notwithstanding sections 10A.071 and 471.895, any 80.35named public office or public official may accept a donation of one or more Honor
         and 80.36Remember Flags for the purpose of this section.81.1EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective the day following final enactment.81.2    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 198.01, is amended to read:81.3198.01 VETERANS HOME; ELIGIBILITY OF VETERANS.81.4The Minnesota veterans homes shall provide nursing care and related health 81.5and social services for veterans and their spouses who meet eligibility and admission
         81.6requirements of the Minnesota veterans homes. The commissioner may not close a 81.7veterans home unless closure of the home is specifically authorized or required by
         a law 81.8enacted after July 1, 2015. The word "veteran" as used in this section has the meaning 81.9provided in section 
         197.447.81.10    Sec. 9.  REPEALER.81.11Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 197.131; and 197.132, are repealed.81.12ARTICLE 481.13PARI-MUTUEL HORSE RACING81.14    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.01, subdivision 22, is amended to read:81.15    Subd. 22. Racing season. "Racing season" means that portion of the calendar 81.16year starting at the beginning of the day of the first live horse race conducted by
         the 81.17licensee and concluding at the end of the day of the last live horse race conducted
         by 81.18the licensee in any year.81.19For purposes of this chapter, the racing season begins before the first Saturday in
         81.20May and continues for not less than 25 consecutive weeks.81.21EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective January 1, 2016.81.22    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.01, is amended by adding a subdivision 81.23to read:81.24    Subd. 28.Takeout."Takeout" means the total amount of money, excluding 81.25breakage, withheld from each pari-mutuel pool, as authorized by statute or rule.81.26    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.01, is amended by adding a subdivision 81.27to read:81.28    Subd. 29.Handle"Handle" means the aggregate of all pari-mutuel pools, excluding 81.29refundable wagers or cancellations.82.1    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.01, is amended by adding a subdivision 82.2to read:82.3    Subd. 30.Mixed meet."Mixed meet" means a racing day or series of racing days 82.4on which the racing of more than one breed of horse occurs.82.5    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.01, is amended by adding a subdivision 82.6to read:82.7    Subd. 31.Banked."Banked" means any game of chance that is played with the 82.8house as a participant in the game, where the house takes on all players, collects
         from all 82.9losers, and pays all winners, and the house can win.82.10    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.01, is amended by adding a subdivision 82.11to read:82.12    Subd. 32.Steward.A "steward" means an official described in section 240.16. The 82.13term steward includes the terms "judge," "chief steward," and "presiding judge," and
         82.14applies to stewards and judges of the commission or a class B licensee, but not to
         other 82.15racing officials, such as paddock or placement judges, who are employees or agents
         of 82.16a class B licensee.82.17    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.011, is amended to read:82.18240.011 APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR.82.19The governor shall appoint the director of the Minnesota Racing Commission, 82.20who serves in the unclassified service at the governor's pleasure. The director must
         be 82.21a person qualified by experience in the administration and regulation of pari-mutuel 82.22racing and training to possess the skills necessary to discharge the duties of the director. 82.23The governor must select a director from a list of one or more names submitted by
         the 82.24Minnesota Racing Commission.82.25    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.03, is amended to read:82.26240.03 COMMISSION POWERS AND DUTIES.82.27The commission has the following powers and duties:82.28(1) to regulate horse racing in Minnesota to ensure that it is conducted in the public
         82.29interest;82.30(2) to issue licenses as provided in this chapter;82.31(3) to enforce all laws and rules governing horse racing;82.32(4) to collect and distribute all taxes provided for in this chapter;83.1(5) to conduct necessary investigations and inquiries and to issue subpoenas to 83.2compel the attendance of witnesses and the submission of information, documents, and 83.3records, and other evidence it deems necessary to carry out its duties;83.4(6) to supervise the conduct of pari-mutuel betting on horse racing;83.5(7) to employ and supervise personnel under this chapter;83.6(8) to determine the number of racing days to be held in the state and at each 83.7licensed racetrack;83.8(9) to take all necessary steps to ensure the integrity of racing in Minnesota; and83.9(10) to impose fees on the racing and card playing industries sufficient to recover
         the 83.10operating costs of the commission with the approval of the legislature according to
         section 83.1116A.1283
         . Notwithstanding section 
         16A.1283, when the legislature is not in session, the 83.12commissioner of management and budget may grant interim approval for any new fees
         83.13or adjustments to existing fees that are not statutorily specified, until such time
         as the 83.14legislature reconvenes and acts upon the new fees or adjustments. As part of its biennial
         83.15budget request, the commission must propose changes to its fees that will be sufficient
         to 83.16recover the operating costs of the commission.83.17    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.08, subdivision 2, is amended to read:83.18    Subd. 2. Application.(a) An application for a class C license must be on a form 83.19the commission prescribes and must be accompanied by an affidavit of qualification
         83.20that the applicant:83.21(a) (1) is not in default in the payment of an obligation or debt to the state under 83.22Laws 1983, chapter 214;83.23(b) (2) does not have a felony conviction of record in a state or federal court and 83.24does not have a state or federal felony charge pending;83.25(c) (3) is not and never has been connected with or engaged in an illegal business;83.26(d) (4) has never been found guilty of fraud or misrepresentation in connection 83.27with racing or breeding;83.28(e) (5) has never been found guilty of a violation of law or rule relating to horse 83.29racing, pari-mutuel betting or any other form of gambling which is a serious violation
         83.30as defined by the commission's rules; and83.31(f) (6) has never been found to have knowingly violated a rule or an order of the 83.32commission or a law or rule of Minnesota or another jurisdiction relating to horse racing, 83.33pari-mutuel betting, or any other form of gambling.83.34(b) The application must also contain an irrevocable consent statement, to be signed 83.35by the applicant, which states that suits and actions relating to the subject matter
         of the 84.1application or acts or omissions arising from it may be commenced against the applicant
         in 84.2any court of competent jurisdiction in this state by the service on the secretary
         of state of 84.3any summons, process, or pleading authorized by the laws of this state. If any summons,
         84.4process, or pleading is served upon the secretary of state, it must be by duplicate
         copies. 84.5One copy must be retained in the Office of the Secretary of State and the other copy
         must 84.6be forwarded immediately by certified mail to the address of the applicant, as shown
         by 84.7the records of the commission.84.8    Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.08, subdivision 4, is amended to read:84.9    Subd. 4. License issuance and renewal. If the commission determines that 84.10the applicant is qualified for the occupation for which licensing is sought and will
         84.11not adversely affect the public health, welfare, and safety or the integrity of racing
         in 84.12Minnesota, it may issue a class C license to the applicant. If it makes a similar
         finding for 84.13a renewal of a class C license it may renew the license. Class C licenses are effective
         for 84.14one year. until December 31 of the calendar year for which they are issued. Certain types 84.15of class C licenses, to be determined by the commission, are effective until December
         31 84.16of the third calendar year for which they have been issued.84.17EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective July 1, 2015.84.18    Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.08, subdivision 5, is amended to read:84.19    Subd. 5. Revocation and suspension.(a) The commission may revoke a class C 84.20license for a violation of law or rule which in the commission's opinion adversely
         affects 84.21the integrity of horse racing in Minnesota, the public health, welfare, or safety, or for an 84.22intentional false statement made in a license application.84.23The commission may suspend a class C license for up to one year for a violation of
         84.24law, order or rule.84.25The commission may delegate to its designated agents the authority to impose 84.26suspensions of class C licenses, and the revocation or suspension of a class C license may 84.27be appealed to the commission according to its rules.84.28(b) A license revocation or suspension for more than 90 days is a contested case 84.29under sections 
         14.57 to 
         14.69 of the Administrative Procedure Act and is in addition to 84.30criminal penalties imposed for a violation of law or rule. The commission may summarily
         84.31suspend a license for more than 90 days prior to a contested case hearing where it
         is 84.32necessary to ensure the integrity of racing or to protect the public health, welfare, or safety. 84.33A contested case hearing must be held within 20 30 days of the summary suspension and 84.34the administrative law judge's report must be issued within 20 30 days from the close of 85.1the hearing record. In all cases involving summary suspension the commission must
         issue 85.2its final decision within 30 days from receipt of the report of the administrative
         law judge 85.3and subsequent exceptions and argument under section 
         14.61.85.4    Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.10, is amended to read:85.5240.10 LICENSE FEES.85.6The fee for a class A license is $253,000 per year and must be remitted on July 1.
         85.7The fee for a class B license is $500 for each assigned racing day and $100 for each
         day 85.8on which simulcasting is authorized and must be remitted on July 1. Included herein are 85.9all days assigned to be conducted after January 1, 2003. The fee for a class D license is 85.10$50 for each assigned racing day on which racing is actually conducted. Fees imposed
         on 85.11class D licenses must be paid to the commission at a time and in a manner as provided
         by 85.12rule of the commission.85.13The commission shall by rule establish an annual license fee for each occupation it
         85.14licenses under section 
         240.08but no annual fee for a class C license may exceed $100.85.15EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective July 1, 2015.85.16    Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.13, subdivision 5, is amended to read:85.17    Subd. 5. Purses. (a) From the amounts deducted from all pari-mutuel pools by a 85.18licensee, an amount equal to not less than the following percentages of all money
         in all 85.19pools must be set aside by the licensee and used for purses for races conducted by
         the 85.20licensee, provided that a licensee may agree by contract with an organization representing
         85.21a majority of the horsepersons racing the breed involved to set aside amounts in addition
         85.22to the following percentages, if the contract is in writing and filed with the commission:85.23(1) for live races conducted at a class A facility, and for races that are part of full 85.24racing card simulcasting that takes place within the time period of the live races, 8.4 85.25percent of handle;85.26(2) for simulcasts conducted during the racing season other than as provided for in
         85.27clause (1), 50 percent of the takeout remaining after deduction for taxes on pari-mutuel
         85.28pools, payment to the breeders fund, and payment to the sending out-of-state racetrack
         for 85.29receipt of the signal; and85.30(3) (2) for simulcasts conducted outside of the racing season, 25 any day a class A 85.31facility is licensed, not less than 37 percent of the takeout remaining after deduction for the 85.32state pari-mutuel tax, payment to the breeders fund, and payment to the sending out-of-state 85.33racetrack for receipt of the signal and, before January 1, 2005, a further deduction of 86.1eight percent of all money in all pools. In the event that wagering on simulcasts
         outside 86.2of the racing season exceeds $125 million in any calendar year, the amount set aside
         for 86.3purses by this formula is increased to 30 percent on amounts between $125,000,000
         and 86.4$150,000,000 wagered; 40 percent on amounts between $150,000,000 and $175,000,000
         86.5wagered; and 50 percent on amounts in excess of $175,000,000 wagered. In lieu of 86.6the eight percent deduction, A deduction as agreed to between the licensee and the
         86.7horsepersons' organization representing the majority of horsepersons racing at the
         licensee's 86.8class A facility during the preceding 12 months, is allowed after December 31, 2004.86.9The commission may by rule provide for the administration and enforcement of 86.10this subdivision. The deductions for payment to the sending out-of-state racetrack
         must 86.11be actual, except that when there exists any overlap of ownership, control, or interest
         86.12between the sending out-of-state racetrack and the receiving licensee, the deduction
         86.13must not be greater than three percent unless agreed to between the licensee and the
         86.14horsepersons' organization representing the majority of horsepersons racing the breed
         86.15racing the majority of races during the existing racing meeting or, if outside of
         the racing 86.16season, during the most recent racing meeting.86.17In lieu of the amount the licensee must pay to the commission for deposit in the 86.18Minnesota breeders fund under section 240.15, subdivision 1, The licensee shall pay to the 86.19commission for deposit in the Minnesota breeders fund 5-1/2 percent of the takeout from 86.20all pari-mutuel pools generated by wagering at the licensee's facility on full racing card 86.21simulcasts of races not conducted in this state.86.22(b) From the money set aside for purses, the licensee shall pay to the horseperson's
         86.23organization representing the majority of the horsepersons racing the breed involved
         86.24and contracting with the licensee with respect to purses and the conduct of the racing
         86.25meetings and providing representation to its members, an amount as may be determined 86.26by agreement by the licensee and the horsepersons' organization sufficient to provide
         86.27benevolent programs, benefits, and services for horsepersons and their on-track employees, 86.28an amount, sufficient to perform these services, as may be determined by agreement
         by 86.29the licensee and the horseperson's organization. The amount paid may be deducted only 86.30from the money set aside for purses to be paid in races for the breed represented
         by the 86.31horseperson's organization. With respect to racing meetings where more than one breed
         86.32is racing, the licensee may contract independently with the horseperson's organization
         86.33representing each breed racing.86.34(c) Notwithstanding sections 
         325D.49 to 
         325D.66, a horseperson's organization 86.35representing the majority of the horsepersons racing a breed at a meeting, and the
         members 86.36thereof, may agree to withhold horses during a meeting.87.1(d) Money set aside for purses from wagering, during the racing season, on 87.2simulcasts must be used for purses for live races conducted at the licensee's class
         A facility 87.3during the same racing season, over and above the 8.4 percent purse requirement or
         any 87.4higher requirement to which the parties agree, for races conducted in this state.
         Money 87.5set aside for purses from wagering, outside of the racing season, on simulcasts must
         be 87.6for purses for live races conducted at the licensee's class A facility during the next racing 87.7season, over and above the 8.4 percent purse requirement or any higher requirement
         to 87.8which the parties agree, for races conducted in this state.87.9(e) (d) Money set aside for purses from wagering on simulcasts must be used for 87.10purses for live races involving the same breed involved in the simulcast except that
         money 87.11set aside for purses and payments to the breeders fund from wagering on full racing card 87.12simulcasts of races not conducted in this state, occurring during a live mixed meet,
         must 87.13be allotted to the purses and breeders fund for each breed participating in the mixed
         meet 87.14as agreed upon by the breed organizations participating in the live mixed meet. The
         87.15agreement shall be in writing and filed with the commission prior to the first day
         of the live 87.16mixed meet. In the absence of a written agreement filed with the commission, the money
         87.17set aside for purses and payments to the breeders fund from wagering on simulcasts,
         87.18occurring during a live mixed meet, shall be allotted to each breed participating
         in the live 87.19mixed meet  in the same proportion that the number of live races run by each breed bears 87.20to the total number of live races conducted during the period of the mixed meet.87.21(f) (e) The allocation of money set aside for purses to particular racing meets may be 87.22adjusted, relative to overpayments and underpayments, by contract between the licensee
         87.23and the horsepersons' organization representing the majority of horsepersons racing
         the 87.24breed involved at the licensee's facility.87.25(g) (f) Subject to the provisions of this chapter, money set aside from pari-mutuel 87.26pools for purses must be for the breed involved in the race that generated the pool,
         except 87.27that if the breed involved in the race generating the pari-mutuel pool is not racing
         in the 87.28current racing meeting, or has not raced within the preceding 12 months at the licensee's
         87.29class A facility, money set aside for purses may be distributed proportionately to
         those 87.30breeds that have run during the preceding 12 months or paid to the commission and
         87.31used for purses or to promote racing for the breed involved in the race generating
         the 87.32pari-mutuel pool, or both, in a manner prescribed by the commission.87.33(h) (g) This subdivision does not apply to a class D licensee.87.34EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective January 1, 2016.87.35    Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.13, subdivision 6, is amended to read:88.1    Subd. 6. Simulcasting. (a) The commission may permit an authorized licensee to 88.2conduct simulcasting at the licensee's facility on any day authorized by the commission.
         88.3All simulcasts must comply with the Interstate Horse Racing Act of 1978, United States
         88.4Code, title 15, sections 3001 to 3007.88.5(b) The commission may not authorize any day for simulcasting at a class A facility
         88.6during the racing season, and a licensee may not be allowed to transmit out-of-state
         88.7telecasts of races the licensee conducts, unless the licensee has obtained the approval
         of 88.8the horsepersons' organization representing the majority of the horsepersons racing
         the 88.9breed involved at the licensed racetrack during the preceding 12 months. In the case
         of 88.10a class A facility licensed under section 
         240.06, subdivision 5a, the approval applicable 88.11to the first year of the racetrack's operation may be obtained from the horsepersons'
         88.12organization that represents the majority of horsepersons who will race the breed
         involved 88.13at the licensed racetrack during the first year of the racetrack's operation.88.14(c) The licensee may pay fees and costs to an entity transmitting a telecast of a
         88.15race to the licensee for purposes of conducting pari-mutuel wagering on the race.
         The 88.16licensee may deduct fees and costs related to the receipt of televised transmissions
         from a 88.17pari-mutuel pool on the televised race, provided that one-half of any amount recouped
         in 88.18this manner must be added to the amounts required to be set aside for purses.88.19(d) With the approval of the commission and subject to the provisions of this 88.20subdivision, a licensee may transmit telecasts of races it conducts, for wagering
         purposes, 88.21to locations outside the state, and the commission may allow this to be done on a
         88.22commingled pool basis.88.23(e) Except as otherwise provided in this section, simulcasting may be conducted on
         a 88.24separate commingled pool basis or, with the approval of the commission, on a commingled 88.25separate pool basis. All provisions of law governing pari-mutuel betting apply to 88.26simulcasting except as otherwise provided in this subdivision or in the commission's
         88.27rules. If pools are commingled, wagering at the licensed facility must be on equipment
         88.28electronically linked with the equipment at the licensee's class A facility or with
         the 88.29sending racetrack via the totalizator computer at the licensee's class A facility.
         Subject to 88.30the approval of the commission, the types of betting, takeout, and distribution of
         winnings 88.31on commingled pari-mutuel pools are those in effect at the sending racetrack. Breakage
         88.32for pari-mutuel pools on a televised race must be calculated in accordance with the
         law or 88.33rules governing the sending racetrack for these pools, and must be distributed in
         a manner 88.34agreed to between the licensee and the sending racetrack. Notwithstanding subdivision
         7 88.35and section 
         240.15, subdivision 5, the commission may approve procedures governing the 88.36definition and disposition of unclaimed tickets that are consistent with the law and
         rules 89.1governing unclaimed tickets at the sending racetrack. For the purposes of this section,
         89.2"sending racetrack" is either the racetrack outside of this state where the horse
         race is 89.3conducted or, with the consent of the racetrack, an alternative facility that serves
         as the 89.4racetrack for the purpose of commingling pools.89.5(f) Except as otherwise provided in section 
         240.06, subdivision 5b, paragraph (2), 89.6if there is more than one class B licensee conducting racing within the seven-county
         89.7metropolitan area, simulcasting may be conducted only on races run by a breed that
         ran at 89.8the licensee's class A facility within the 12 months preceding the event.89.9    Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.135, is amended to read:89.10240.135 CARD CLUB REVENUE.89.11(a) From the amounts received from charges authorized under section 
         240.30, 89.12subdivision 4
         , the licensee shall set aside the amounts specified in this section to be 89.13used for purse payments. These amounts are in addition to the breeders fund and purse
         89.14requirements set forth elsewhere in this chapter.89.15(1) For amounts between zero and $6,000,000, the licensee shall set aside not less 89.16than ten percent to be used as purses.89.17(2) For amounts in excess of $6,000,000, the licensee shall set aside not less than 89.1814 percent to be used as purses.89.19(b) From all amounts set aside under paragraph (a), the licensee shall set aside 89.20ten percent to be deposited in the breeders fund. The licensee and the horseperson's 89.21organization representing the majority of horsepersons who have raced at the racetrack
         89.22during the preceding 12 months may negotiate percentages different from those stated
         in 89.23this section if the agreement is in writing and filed with the Racing Commission.89.24(c) It is the intent of the legislature that the proceeds of the card playing activities
         89.25authorized by this chapter be used to improve the horse racing industry by improving
         purses. 89.26The licensee and the horseperson's organization representing the majority of horsepersons
         89.27who have raced at the racetrack during the preceding 12 months may negotiate percentages
         89.28that exceed those stated in this section if the agreement is in writing and filed
         with the 89.29commission. The commission shall annually review the financial details of card playing 89.30activities and determine if the present use of card playing proceeds is consistent
         with the 89.31policy established by this paragraph. If the commission determines that the use of
         the 89.32proceeds does not comply with the policy set forth herein, then the commission shall
         direct 89.33the parties to make the changes necessary to ensure compliance. If these changes require
         89.34legislation, the commission shall make the appropriate recommendations to the legislature.90.1    Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.15, subdivision 1, is amended to read:90.2    Subdivision 1. Taxes imposed. (a) There is imposed a tax at the rate of six percent 90.3of the amount in excess of $12,000,000 annually withheld from all pari-mutuel pools
         by 90.4the licensee, including breakage and amounts withheld under section 
         240.13, subdivision 90.54
         . For the purpose of this subdivision, "annually" is the period from July 1 to June
         30 of 90.6the next year.90.7In addition to the above tax, the licensee must designate and pay to the commission
         90.8a tax of one percent of the total amount bet on each racing day handle for live races 90.9conducted at a class A facility, for deposit in the Minnesota breeders fund.90.10The taxes imposed by this clause must be paid from the amounts permitted to be 90.11withheld by a licensee under section 
         240.13, subdivision 4.90.12(b) The commission may impose an admissions tax of not more than ten cents on 90.13each paid admission at a licensed racetrack on a racing day if:90.14(1) the tax is requested by a local unit of government within whose borders the 90.15track is located;90.16(2) a public hearing is held on the request; and90.17(3) the commission finds that the local unit of government requesting the tax is in
         90.18need of its revenue to meet extraordinary expenses caused by the racetrack.90.19    Sec. 17. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.15, subdivision 6, is amended to read:90.20    Subd. 6. Disposition of proceeds; account. The commission shall distribute all 90.21money received under this section, and all money received from license fees and fines
         it 90.22collects, according to this subdivision. All money designated for deposit in the Minnesota
         90.23breeders fund must be paid into that fund for distribution under section 
         240.18 except that 90.24all money generated by full racing card simulcasts must be distributed as provided in 90.25section 
         240.18, subdivisions 2, paragraph (d), clauses (1), (2), and (3); and 3. Revenue 90.26from an admissions tax imposed under subdivision 1 must be paid to the local unit
         of 90.27government at whose request it was imposed, at times and in a manner the commission
         90.28determines. Taxes received under this section and fines collected under section 
         240.2290.29must be paid to the commissioner of management and budget for deposit in the general
         90.30fund. All revenues from licenses and other fees imposed by the commission must be
         90.31deposited in the state treasury and credited to a racing and card playing regulation
         account 90.32in the special revenue fund. Receipts in this account are available for the operations
         of the 90.33commission up to the amount authorized in biennial appropriations from the legislature.90.34    Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.16, subdivision 1, is amended to read:91.1    Subdivision 1. Powers and duties. All horse races run at a licensed racetrack must 91.2be presided over by a board of three stewards, who must be appointees of the commission
         or 91.3persons approved by it. The commission shall designate one steward as chair. At least
         two 91.4stewards for all races either shall be employees of the commission who shall serve
         in the 91.5unclassified service, or shall be under contract with the commission to serve as stewards.
         91.6The commission may delegate the following duties and powers to a board of stewards:91.7(a) to ensure that races are run in accordance with the commission's rules;91.8(b) to supervise the conduct of racing to ensure the integrity of the sport;91.9(c) to settle disputes arising from the running of horse races, and to certify official
         91.10results;91.11(d) to impose on licensees, for violation of law or commission rules, fines not 91.12exceeding $2,000 $5,000 and license suspensions not exceeding 90 days;91.13(e) to recommend to the commission where warranted penalties in excess of those 91.14in clause (d);91.15(f) to otherwise enforce the laws and rules of racing; and91.16(g) to perform other duties and have other powers assigned by the commission.91.17    Sec. 19. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.22, is amended to read:91.18240.22 FINES.91.19(a) The commission shall by rule establish a graduated schedule of civil fines for 91.20violations of laws related to horse racing or of the commission's rules. The schedule
         91.21must include minimum and maximum fines for each violation and be based on and 91.22reflect the culpability, frequency and severity of the violator's actions. The commission
         91.23may impose a fine from this schedule on a licensee for a violation of those rules
         or laws 91.24relating to horse racing. The fine is in addition to any criminal penalty imposed
         for the 91.25same violation. Fines imposed by the commission must be paid to the commission and
         91.26except as provided in paragraph (b), forwarded to the commissioner of management and 91.27budget for deposit in the general fund. A fine in excess of $2,000 $5,000 is a contested 91.28case under the Administrative Procedure Act.91.29(b) If the commission is the prevailing party in a contested case proceeding, the
         91.30commission may recover, from amounts to be forwarded under paragraph (a), reasonable
         91.31attorney fees and costs associated with the contested case.91.32EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective July 1, 2016.91.33    Sec. 20. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.23, is amended to read:92.1240.23 RULEMAKING AUTHORITY.92.2The commission has the authority, in addition to all other rulemaking authority 92.3granted elsewhere in this chapter to promulgate rules governing:92.4(a) the conduct of horse races held at licensed racetracks in Minnesota, including
         but 92.5not limited to the rules of racing, standards of entry, operation of claiming races,
         filing and 92.6handling of objections, carrying of weights, and declaration of official results;92.7(b) wire wired and wireless communications between the premises of a licensed 92.8racetrack and any place outside the premises;92.9(c) information on horse races which is sold on the premises of a licensed racetrack;92.10(d) liability insurance which it may require of all class A, class B, and class D
         92.11licensees;92.12(e) the auditing of the books and records of a licensee by an auditor employed 92.13or appointed by the commission;92.14(f) emergency action plans maintained by licensed racetracks and their periodic 92.15review;92.16(g) safety, security, and sanitation of stabling facilities at licensed racetracks;92.17(h) entry fees and other funds received by a licensee in the course of conducting
         92.18racing which the commission determines must be placed in escrow accounts;92.19(i) affirmative action in employment and contracting by class A, class B, and class
         D 92.20licensees; and92.21(j) procedures for the sampling and testing of any horse that is eligible to race
         in 92.22Minnesota for substances or practices that are prohibited by law or rule; and92.23(j) (k) any other aspect of horse racing or pari-mutuel betting which in its opinion 92.24affects the integrity of racing or the public health, welfare, or safety.92.25Rules of the commission are subject to chapter 14, the Administrative Procedure Act.92.26EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective the day following final enactment.92.27    Sec. 21. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 364.09, is amended to read:92.28364.09 EXCEPTIONS.92.29(a) This chapter does not apply to the licensing process for peace officers; to law
         92.30enforcement agencies as defined in section 
         626.84, subdivision 1, paragraph (f); to fire 92.31protection agencies; to eligibility for a private detective or protective agent license;
         to the 92.32licensing and background study process under chapters 245A and 245C; to the licensing 92.33and background investigation process under chapter 240; to eligibility for school bus 92.34driver endorsements; to eligibility for special transportation service endorsements;
         to 93.1eligibility for a commercial driver training instructor license, which is governed
         by section 93.2171.35
          and rules adopted under that section; to emergency medical services personnel, or
         93.3to the licensing by political subdivisions of taxicab drivers, if the applicant for
         the license 93.4has been discharged from sentence for a conviction within the ten years immediately
         93.5preceding application of a violation of any of the following:93.6(1) sections 
         609.185 to 
         609.2114, 
         609.221 to 
         609.223, 
         609.342 to 
         609.3451, or 93.7617.23
         , subdivision 2 or 3; or Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 
         609.21;93.8(2) any provision of chapter 152 that is punishable by a maximum sentence of 93.915 years or more; or93.10(3) a violation of chapter 169 or 169A involving driving under the influence, leaving
         93.11the scene of an accident, or reckless or careless driving.93.12This chapter also shall not apply to eligibility for juvenile corrections employment,
         where 93.13the offense involved child physical or sexual abuse or criminal sexual conduct.93.14(b) This chapter does not apply to a school district or to eligibility for a license
         93.15issued or renewed by the Board of Teaching or the commissioner of education.93.16(c) Nothing in this section precludes the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers 93.17Training Board or the state fire marshal from recommending policies set forth in this
         93.18chapter to the attorney general for adoption in the attorney general's discretion
         to apply to 93.19law enforcement or fire protection agencies.93.20(d) This chapter does not apply to a license to practice medicine that has been denied
         93.21or revoked by the Board of Medical Practice pursuant to section 
         147.091, subdivision 1a.93.22(e) This chapter does not apply to any person who has been denied a license to 93.23practice chiropractic or whose license to practice chiropractic has been revoked by
         the 93.24board in accordance with section 
         148.10, subdivision 7.93.25(f) This chapter does not apply to any license, registration, or permit that has 93.26been denied or revoked by the Board of Nursing in accordance with section 
         148.261, 93.27subdivision 1a.93.28(g) This chapter does not supersede a requirement under law to conduct a criminal
         93.29history background investigation or consider criminal history records in hiring for
         93.30particular types of employment.93.31    Sec. 22. REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION.93.32(a) The revisor of statutes shall renumber the subdivisions in Minnesota Statutes,
         93.33section 240.01, to put the definitions contained in that section in alphabetical order.93.34(b) The revisor of statutes shall correct any cross-references in Minnesota Statutes
         93.35and Minnesota Rules as a result of the renumbering in paragraph (a).94.1    Sec. 23.  REPEALER.94.2Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.01, subdivisions 12 and 23, are repealed."94.3Delete the title and insert:94.4"A bill for an act94.5relating to the operation of state government; appropriating money for the 94.6legislature, governor's office, state auditor, attorney general, secretary of state,
         94.7certain agencies, boards, councils, retirement funds, military affairs, and veterans
         94.8affairs; cancellation of certain appropriations; requiring general incentive 94.9proposals for review by the legislative auditor; allowing counties to elect to have
         94.10an audit conducted by a CPA firm; changing the signature requirement for phone 94.11records of certain public officials; creating three ethnic councils; allowing prepay
         94.12for certain software and information technology hosting services; changing 94.13provisions on report on budget reserve percentage; providing reimbursement for 94.14reasonable accommodation; modifying grant agreement provisions; making 94.15changes to guaranteed energy-savings program, small business requirements, 94.16and veteran-owned small businesses; establishing healthy eating, here at home 94.17program; establishing expedited and temporary licensing for former and current 94.18members of the military for certain occupations; changing certain provisions 94.19governing cosmetology; assessing certain costs for Office of Administrative 94.20Hearings; requirements for reinstatement of a foreign corporation; making 94.21changes to provisions governing public benefit corporations; modifying 94.22provisions for accountants; changing certain requirements for corporations; 94.23modifying gambling provisions; limiting railroad condemnation powers in 94.24certain interests; modifying debt service provision for legislative parking garage;
         94.25requiring some room numbers on signage in the Capitol to identify legacy 94.26rooms; providing in-lieu of rent evaluation; allowing board of cosmetology to 94.27adopt rules; specifying political contribution credit; specifying state agency 94.28technology projects; requiring the legislative auditor to evaluate the efficacy 94.29of the state auditor's examinations; requiring a report on reduction of chief 94.30information officers in state agencies; making changes to provisions governing 94.31military and veterans affairs; changing provisions governing pari-mutuel horse 94.32racing; setting certain fees; requiring reports;amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, 94.33sections 3.8843, subdivision 5; 10.43; 16A.065; 16A.152, subdivision 8; 16B.97, 94.34subdivision 1; 16B.98, subdivisions 1, 11; 16C.144; 16C.16, subdivisions 94.352, 6a, by adding a subdivision; 16C.19; 148.57, by adding a subdivision; 94.36148.624, subdivision 5; 148B.33, by adding a subdivision; 148B.53, by adding 94.37a subdivision; 148B.5301, by adding a subdivision; 148F.025, by adding a 94.38subdivision; 153.16, subdivisions 1, 4; 154.003; 154.11, subdivision 3; 155A.21; 94.39155A.23, subdivision 8, by adding subdivisions; 155A.24, subdivision 2; 94.40155A.25, subdivisions 1a, 5, by adding subdivisions; 155A.27, subdivisions 1, 2, 94.415a; 155A.271; 155A.29, subdivisions 1, 2, by adding a subdivision; 155A.30, 94.42subdivisions 5, 10; 161.1419, subdivision 8; 190.19, subdivisions 2a, 3; 192.38, 94.43subdivision 1; 192.501, by adding a subdivision; 197.133; 197.46; 198.01; 94.44211B.37; 240.01, subdivision 22, by adding subdivisions; 240.011; 240.03; 94.45240.08, subdivisions 2, 4, 5; 240.10; 240.13, subdivisions 5, 6; 240.135; 240.15,
         94.46subdivisions 1, 6; 240.16, subdivision 1; 240.22; 240.23; 272.484; 303.19; 94.47304A.301, subdivisions 1, 5, 6, by adding a subdivision; 326A.01, subdivisions 94.482, 12, 13a, 15, 16; 326A.02, subdivisions 3, 5; 326A.05, subdivisions 1, 3; 94.49326A.08, subdivision 7; 326A.10; 336A.09, subdivision 1; 349.16, subdivision 94.506a; 349.161, subdivision 4; 349.163, subdivisions 2, 6; 349.166, subdivision 2; 94.51364.09; Laws 2013, chapter 142, article 1, section 10; Laws 2014, chapter 287, 94.52section 25; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 3; 6; 94.5315; 16B; 138; 197; 383B; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 3.9223; 94.543.9225; 3.9226, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; 6.48; 155A.23, subdivision 6; 94.55197.131; 197.132; 240.01, subdivisions 12, 23; 375.23."

95.1We request the adoption of this report and repassage of the bill.95.2Senate Conferees:95.3
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                     						95.4Tom SaxhaugSandra L. Pappas95.5
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                     						95.6Jim CarlsonMelissa H. Wiklund95.7
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                     						95.11Sarah AndersonTony Albright95.12
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                     						95.13Tim O'DriscollBob Loonan95.14
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                     						95.15Carolyn Laine