<a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>legislature, governor's office, state auditor, attorney general, secretary of state, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>certain agencies, boards, councils, retirement funds, and military affairs and <br/>
<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>veterans affairs; creating an ethnic councils account; specifying how legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>and congressional districts must be drawn; evaluating economic development <br/>
<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>incentive programs; transferring responsibility fiscal notes, local impact notes, or <br/>
<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>revenue estimates to the legislative auditor; specifying county audits by the state <br/>
<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>auditor; modifying campaign finance provisions; defining substantial economic <br/>
<a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>impact for rulemaking; changing rulemaking provisions; requiring the legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>auditor to conduct an impact analysis on certain rules; establishing three ethnic <br/>
<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>councils; requiring a tracking list of agency projects; allowing prepay for certain <br/>
<a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var>software and information technology hosting services; changing state budget <br/>
<a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>requirements; limiting a fee or fine increase to ten percent in a biennium; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var>providing free rehearsal and storage space for the state band; modifying notice <br/>
<a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>provisions for state construction and remodeling plans; providing reimbursement <br/>
<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>for reasonable accommodations; modifying grant agreement provisions; making <br/>
<a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>changes to provisions governing veteran-owned small businesses; changing <br/>
<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>provisions governing the Office of MN.IT Services; limiting the number of <br/>
<a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var>full-time equivalent executive branch agency employees; establishing the healthy <br/>
<a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var>eating, here at home program; establishing expedited and temporary licensing for <br/>
<a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var>former and current military members for certain occupations; adjusting certain <br/>
<a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var>barber board fees for members of the military; modifying provisions governing <br/>
<a id="pl.1.24"></a><var>1.24</var>the National Guard; modifying the Veterans Preference Act; designating an Honor <br/>
<a id="pl.1.25"></a><var>1.25</var>and Remember flag; changing provisions governing pari-mutuel horse racing; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.26"></a><var>1.26</var>changing a fee provision for federal tax liens; changing a contracting provision <br/>
<a id="pl.1.27"></a><var>1.27</var>for the Office of the Commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.28"></a><var>1.28</var>changing certain requirements for corporations; modifying provisions for <br/>
<a id="pl.1.29"></a><var>1.29</var>accountants; changing a farm product lien; adding an exception to the <br/>
<a id="pl.1.30"></a><var>1.30</var>rehabilitation of criminal offenders provisions; limiting railroad condemnation <br/>
<a id="pl.1.31"></a><var>1.31</var>powers over certain properties; providing that school employees and districts are <br/>
<a id="pl.1.32"></a><var>1.32</var>subject to certain group health insurance requirements; changing provisions <br/>
<a id="pl.1.33"></a><var>1.33</var>governing the Metropolitan Council; designating the salary for the chair of the <br/>
<a id="pl.1.34"></a><var>1.34</var>Metropolitan Council; limiting the salary increase for agency heads; establishing <br/>
<a id="pl.1.35"></a><var>1.35</var>the Legislative Surrogacy Commission; prohibiting state funds, tax expenditures, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.36"></a><var>1.36</var>or state indebtedness to fund a major league soccer stadium; limiting <br/>
<a id="pl.1.37"></a><var>1.37</var>compensation for employees in the managerial plan; limiting expenditures <br/>
<a id="pl.1.38"></a><var>1.38</var>for advertising; specifying debt service on a certain parking ramp financing; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.39"></a><var>1.39</var>specifying terms for members of the Metropolitan Council; requiring reports;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.1"></a><var>2.1</var>amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 3.971, by adding a subdivision; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.2"></a><var>2.2</var>3.98; 3.987, subdivision 1; 10.43; 10A.01, subdivision 26; 10A.105, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var>1; 10A.15, subdivision 1; 10A.245, subdivision 2; 10A.257, subdivision 1; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var>10A.38; 14.02, by adding a subdivision; 14.05, subdivisions 1, 2; 14.116; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var>14.127; 14.131; 14.388, subdivision 2; 14.389, subdivision 2; 14.44; 14.45; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var>16A.065; 16A.103, by adding a subdivision; 16A.11, by adding subdivisions; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var>16A.1283; 16B.24, by adding a subdivision; 16B.335, subdivision 1; 16B.371; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var>16B.97, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision; 16C.03, subdivision 16; 16C.16, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var>subdivision 6a; 16C.19; 16E.01; 16E.016; 16E.03, subdivision 1; 16E.0465; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var>16E.14, subdivision 3; 16E.145; 16E.19, by adding a subdivision; 148.57, by <br/>
<a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var>adding a subdivision; 148.624, subdivision 5; 148B.33, by adding a subdivision; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var>148B.53, by adding a subdivision; 148B.5301, by adding a subdivision; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var>148F.025, by adding a subdivision; 153.16, subdivisions 1, 4; 154.003; 154.11, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var>subdivision 3; 190.19, subdivision 2a; 192.38, subdivision 1; 192.501, by adding <br/>
<a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var>a subdivision; 197.46; 211B.37; 240.01, subdivision 22, by adding subdivisions; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var>240.011; 240.03; 240.08, subdivisions 2, 4, 5; 240.10; 240.13, subdivisions 5, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var>6; 240.135; 240.15, subdivisions 1, 6; 240.16, subdivision 1; 240.22; 240.23; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var>272.484; 298.22, subdivision 1; 303.19; 304A.301, subdivisions 1, 5, 6, by <br/>
<a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var>adding a subdivision; 326A.01, subdivisions 2, 12, 13a, 15, 16; 326A.02, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var>subdivisions 3, 5; 326A.05, subdivisions 1, 3; 326A.10; 336A.09, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var>1; 364.09; 471.6161, subdivision 8; 473.123, subdivisions 2a, 3, 4; 473J.07, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var>subdivision 3; Laws 2013, chapter 142, article 1, section 10; Laws 2015, chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>3, section 4; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 2; 3; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>6; 15; 16A; 16B; 16E; 43A; 138; 197; 383B; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2014, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var>sections 3.886; 3.9223; 3.9225; 3.9226, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; 6.48; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var>10A.25, subdivisions 1, 2, 2a, 3, 3a, 5, 10; 10A.255, subdivisions 1, 3; 10A.27, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>subdivision 11; 10A.30; 10A.31, subdivisions 1, 3, 3a, 4, 5, 5a, 6, 6a, 7, 7a, 10, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>10a, 10b, 11; 10A.315; 10A.321; 10A.322, subdivisions 1, 2; 10A.323; 10A.324, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var>subdivisions 1, 3; 240.01, subdivisions 12, 23; 349A.07, subdivision 6; 375.23; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var>Minnesota Rules, parts 4503.1400, subparts 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9; 4503.1450.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:<br/>
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<td><a id="pl.2.34"></a><var>2.34</var><br/>
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<td align="left" colspan="7" valign="bottom">Section 1. <b>STATE GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS.</b><br/>
</td>
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</table><a id="pl.2.35"></a><var>2.35</var>    The sums shown in the columns marked "Appropriations" are appropriated to the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.36"></a><var>2.36</var>agencies and for the purposes specified in this article. The appropriations are from the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.37"></a><var>2.37</var>general fund, or another named fund, and are available for the fiscal years indicated <br/>
<a id="pl.2.38"></a><var>2.38</var>for each purpose. The figures "2016" and "2017" used in this article mean that the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.39"></a><var>2.39</var>appropriations listed under them are available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016, or <br/>
<a id="pl.2.40"></a><var>2.40</var>June 30, 2017, respectively. "The first year" is fiscal year 2016. "The second year" is fiscal <br/>
<a id="pl.2.41"></a><var>2.41</var>year 2017. "The biennium" is fiscal years 2016 and 2017. <br/>
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<td><a id="pl.2.42"></a><var>2.42</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" colspan="4" valign="bottom"><b>APPROPRIATIONS</b><br/>
</td>
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<td><a id="pl.2.43"></a><var>2.43</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" colspan="4" valign="bottom"><b>Available for the Year</b><br/>
</td>
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<td><a id="pl.2.44"></a><var>2.44</var><br/>
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<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" colspan="4" valign="bottom"><b>Ending June 30</b><br/>
</td>
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<td><a id="pl.2.45"></a><var>2.45</var><br/>
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<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>2016</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>2017</b><br/>
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<td><a id="pl.2.46"></a><var>2.46</var><br/>
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<td colspan="3">Sec. 2. <b>LEGISLATURE</b><br/>
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<td><a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var><br/>
<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Subdivision 1.<b>Total </b><br/>
<b>Appropriation</b><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>69,160,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right"><b>67,595,000</b><br/>
</td>
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<td><a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="center">2016<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">2017<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td>General<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">67,032,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">67,467,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Health Care Access<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">128,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">128,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Special Revenue<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">2,000,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">0<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>The amounts that may be spent for each <br/>
<a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>purpose are specified in the following <br/>
<a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>subdivisions.<br/>
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<td><a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subd. 2.<b>Senate</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">21,501,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">21,501,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>$1,723,000 of the senate carryforward <br/>
<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>balance shall cancel to the general fund on <br/>
<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>July 1, 2015.<br/>
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<td><a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subd. 3.<b>House of Representatives</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">28,998,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">28,998,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var>During the biennium ending June 30, 2017, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var>any reductions from the prior biennium's <br/>
<a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>base level appropriation for the house of <br/>
<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>representatives must be implemented by <br/>
<a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>making equal reductions in expenditures <br/>
<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>for house staff and expenditures for house <br/>
<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>members.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>During the biennium ending June 30, 2017, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var>any revenues received by the house of <br/>
<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>representatives from voluntary donations <br/>
<a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var>to support broadcast or print media are <br/>
<a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var>appropriated to the house of representatives.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>$3,938,000 of the house carryforward <br/>
<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>balance shall cancel to the general fund on <br/>
<a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var>July 1, 2015.<br/>
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<td><a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subd. 4.<b>Legislative Coordinating Commission</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">18,661,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">17,096,000<br/>
</td>
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<td><a id="pl.3.32"></a><var>3.32</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.3.33"></a><var>3.33</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">General<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">16,533,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">16,968,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.3.34"></a><var>3.34</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Health Care Access <br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">128,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">128,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.3.35"></a><var>3.35</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Special Revenue<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">2,000,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">0<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.4.1"></a><var>4.1</var>$1,567,000 of the Legislative Coordinating <br/>
<a id="pl.4.2"></a><var>4.2</var>Commission carryforward balance and the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var>Revisor of Statutes carryforward balance <br/>
<a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var>shall cancel to the general fund on July 1, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var>2015.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var>$7,132,000 each year from the general fund <br/>
<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>is to the Office of the Legislative Auditor. <br/>
<a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var>The auditor is requested to do an evaluation <br/>
<a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>of Minnesota veterans homes.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var>$435,000 in fiscal year 2017 is for the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var>revisor's administrative rules system.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var>$595,000 each year is for the Office of the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>Revisor of Statutes to maintain and improve <br/>
<a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var>information technology services.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>$10,000 each year is for purposes of the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>legislators' forum, through which Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>legislators meet with counterparts from <br/>
<a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var>South Dakota, North Dakota, and Manitoba <br/>
<a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>to discuss issues of mutual concern.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var>$2,000,000 is transferred from the state <br/>
<a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var>employee group insurance trust fund to a <br/>
<a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var>rulemaking account in the special revenue <br/>
<a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var>$2,000,000 for the biennium ending June 30, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var>2017, is appropriated from the rulemaking <br/>
<a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var>account in the special revenue fund to the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>legislative auditor to:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var>(1) reimburse executive agencies for costs <br/>
<a id="pl.4.29"></a><var>4.29</var>associated with determining if proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.4.30"></a><var>4.30</var>rules have substantial economic impact and <br/>
<a id="pl.4.31"></a><var>4.31</var>for costs of peer review advisory panels <br/>
<a id="pl.4.32"></a><var>4.32</var>for proposed rules that have substantial <br/>
<a id="pl.4.33"></a><var>4.33</var>economic impact; and<br/>
<a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var>(2) reimburse the legislative auditor for costs <br/>
<a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var>associated with this process.<br/>
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<td><a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var><br/>
<a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 3. <b>GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT </b><br/>
<b>GOVERNOR</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>3,134,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>3,134,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var>(a) This appropriation is to fund the Office of <br/>
<a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var>the Governor and Lieutenant Governor.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var>(b) $19,000 the first year and $19,000 the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var>second year are for necessary expenses in the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var>normal performance of the Governor's and <br/>
<a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var>Lieutenant Governor's duties for which no <br/>
<a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var>other reimbursement is provided.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.12"></a><var>5.12</var>(c) During the biennium ending June 30, <br/>
<a id="pl.5.13"></a><var>5.13</var>2017, the Office of the Governor may not <br/>
<a id="pl.5.14"></a><var>5.14</var>receive payments of more than $805,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.5.15"></a><var>5.15</var>each fiscal year from other executive <br/>
<a id="pl.5.16"></a><var>5.16</var>agencies to support personnel costs incurred <br/>
<a id="pl.5.17"></a><var>5.17</var>by the office. By September 1 of each year, <br/>
<a id="pl.5.18"></a><var>5.18</var>the commissioner of management and budget <br/>
<a id="pl.5.19"></a><var>5.19</var>shall report to the chairs and ranking minority <br/>
<a id="pl.5.20"></a><var>5.20</var>members of the senate State Departments <br/>
<a id="pl.5.21"></a><var>5.21</var>and Veterans Affairs Budget Division and the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.22"></a><var>5.22</var>house of representatives State Government <br/>
<a id="pl.5.23"></a><var>5.23</var>Finance Committee any personnel costs <br/>
<a id="pl.5.24"></a><var>5.24</var>incurred by the Offices of the Governor and <br/>
<a id="pl.5.25"></a><var>5.25</var>Lieutenant Governor that were supported <br/>
<a id="pl.5.26"></a><var>5.26</var>by appropriations to other agencies during <br/>
<a id="pl.5.27"></a><var>5.27</var>the previous fiscal year. The Office of the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.28"></a><var>5.28</var>Governor shall inform the chairs and ranking <br/>
<a id="pl.5.29"></a><var>5.29</var>minority members of the committees before <br/>
<a id="pl.5.30"></a><var>5.30</var>initiating any interagency agreements.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.4.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.5.31"></a><var>5.31</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 4. <b>STATE AUDITOR</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>1,982,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>1,982,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><br/>
<a id="bill.1.5.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.5.32"></a><var>5.32</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 5. <b>ATTORNEY GENERAL</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>22,897,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>22,897,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.1"></a><var>6.1</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.2"></a><var>6.2</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom">2016<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom">2017<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.3"></a><var>6.3</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">General<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">20,679,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">20,679,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.4"></a><var>6.4</var><br/>
<a id="pl.6.5"></a><var>6.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">State Government <br/>
Special Revenue<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">1,823,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">1,823,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.6"></a><var>6.6</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Environmental<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">145,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">145,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.7"></a><var>6.7</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Remediation<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">250,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">250,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.6.8"></a><var>6.8</var>Of this appropriation, $65,000 in the first <br/>
<a id="pl.6.9"></a><var>6.9</var>year and $65,000 in the second year are <br/>
<a id="pl.6.10"></a><var>6.10</var>from the general fund for transfer to the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.11"></a><var>6.11</var>commissioner of public safety for a grant to <br/>
<a id="pl.6.12"></a><var>6.12</var>the Minnesota County Attorneys Association <br/>
<a id="pl.6.13"></a><var>6.13</var>for prosecutor and law enforcement training.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.6.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.14"></a><var>6.14</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 6. <b>SECRETARY OF STATE</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>6,198,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>6,198,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.6.15"></a><var>6.15</var>$420,000 the first year and $440,000 the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.16"></a><var>6.16</var>second year are for the Safe at Home <br/>
<a id="pl.6.17"></a><var>6.17</var>program.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.18"></a><var>6.18</var>Any funds available in the account <br/>
<a id="pl.6.19"></a><var>6.19</var>established in Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.6.20"></a><var>6.20</var>5.30, pursuant to the Help America Vote Act, <br/>
<a id="pl.6.21"></a><var>6.21</var>are appropriated for the purposes and uses <br/>
<a id="pl.6.22"></a><var>6.22</var>authorized by federal law.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.7.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.23"></a><var>6.23</var><br/>
<a id="pl.6.24"></a><var>6.24</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 7. <b>CAMPAIGN FINANCE AND PUBLIC </b><br/>
<b>DISCLOSURE BOARD</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>893,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>893,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.6.25"></a><var>6.25</var>(a) All unspent funds, estimated to be <br/>
<a id="pl.6.26"></a><var>6.26</var>$150,000, from the Web site redevelopment <br/>
<a id="pl.6.27"></a><var>6.27</var>project appropriation under Laws 2013, <br/>
<a id="pl.6.28"></a><var>6.28</var>chapter 142, article 1, section 7, are canceled <br/>
<a id="pl.6.29"></a><var>6.29</var>to the general fund on June 30, 2015.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.30"></a><var>6.30</var>(b) $150,000 in fiscal year 2016 is <br/>
<a id="pl.6.31"></a><var>6.31</var>appropriated to the Campaign Finance <br/>
<a id="pl.6.32"></a><var>6.32</var>and Public Disclosure Board to complete <br/>
<a id="pl.6.33"></a><var>6.33</var>redevelopment of its Web site. This <br/>
<a id="pl.6.34"></a><var>6.34</var>appropriation is available until June 30, 2017.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.1"></a><var>7.1</var>(c) By January 15, 2016, the director of the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.2"></a><var>7.2</var>Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure <br/>
<a id="pl.7.3"></a><var>7.3</var>Board shall report to the chairs and ranking <br/>
<a id="pl.7.4"></a><var>7.4</var>minority members of the senate State <br/>
<a id="pl.7.5"></a><var>7.5</var>Departments and Veterans Affairs Budget <br/>
<a id="pl.7.6"></a><var>7.6</var>Division and the house of representatives <br/>
<a id="pl.7.7"></a><var>7.7</var>State Government Finance Committee on the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.8"></a><var>7.8</var>status of the Web site redevelopment project. <br/>
<a id="pl.7.9"></a><var>7.9</var>The report shall include a budget detailing <br/>
<a id="pl.7.10"></a><var>7.10</var>total dollars to be spent, completion date of <br/>
<a id="pl.7.11"></a><var>7.11</var>the project, and dollars expended to date.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.8.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.12"></a><var>7.12</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 8. <b>INVESTMENT BOARD</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>139,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>139,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><br/>
<a id="bill.1.9.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.13"></a><var>7.13</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 9. <b>ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>7,627,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>7,627,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.14"></a><var>7.14</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.15"></a><var>7.15</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom">2016<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom">2017<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.16"></a><var>7.16</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">General<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">377,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">377,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.17"></a><var>7.17</var><br/>
<a id="pl.7.18"></a><var>7.18</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Workers' <br/>
Compensation<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">7,250,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">7,250,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.7.19"></a><var>7.19</var><b>Campaign Violations Hearings.</b> $115,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.7.20"></a><var>7.20</var>each year is appropriated from the general <br/>
<a id="pl.7.21"></a><var>7.21</var>fund for the cost of considering complaints <br/>
<a id="pl.7.22"></a><var>7.22</var>filed under Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.7.23"></a><var>7.23</var>211B.32. These amounts may be spent in <br/>
<a id="pl.7.24"></a><var>7.24</var>either year of the biennium.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.25"></a><var>7.25</var>$6,000 in fiscal year 2016 and $6,000 in <br/>
<a id="pl.7.26"></a><var>7.26</var>fiscal year 2017 are appropriated from the  <br/>
<a id="pl.7.27"></a><var>7.27</var>general fund to the Office of Administrative <br/>
<a id="pl.7.28"></a><var>7.28</var>Hearings for the cost of considering data  <br/>
<a id="pl.7.29"></a><var>7.29</var>practices complaints filed under Minnesota  <br/>
<a id="pl.7.30"></a><var>7.30</var>Statutes, section 13.085. These amounts <br/>
<a id="pl.7.31"></a><var>7.31</var>may be used in either year of the biennium. <br/>
<a id="pl.7.32"></a><var>7.32</var>$6,000 is added to the agency's base to be  <br/>
<a id="pl.7.33"></a><var>7.33</var>available for the biennium.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.10.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.34"></a><var>7.34</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 10. <b>MN.IT SERVICES</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>2,431,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>2,431,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.8.1"></a><var>8.1</var>During the biennium ending June 30, 2017, <br/>
<a id="pl.8.2"></a><var>8.2</var>MN.IT Services must not charge fees to a <br/>
<a id="pl.8.3"></a><var>8.3</var>public noncommercial educational television <br/>
<a id="pl.8.4"></a><var>8.4</var>broadcast station eligible for funding under <br/>
<a id="pl.8.5"></a><var>8.5</var>Minnesota Statutes, chapter 129D, for <br/>
<a id="pl.8.6"></a><var>8.6</var>access to the state broadcast infrastructure. <br/>
<a id="pl.8.7"></a><var>8.7</var>If the access fees not charged to public <br/>
<a id="pl.8.8"></a><var>8.8</var>noncommercial educational television <br/>
<a id="pl.8.9"></a><var>8.9</var>broadcast stations total more than $400,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.8.10"></a><var>8.10</var>for the biennium, the office may charge for <br/>
<a id="pl.8.11"></a><var>8.11</var>access fees in excess of these amounts.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.12"></a><var>8.12</var>The commissioner of management and <br/>
<a id="pl.8.13"></a><var>8.13</var>budget is authorized to provide cash flow <br/>
<a id="pl.8.14"></a><var>8.14</var>assistance of up to $110,000,000 from the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.15"></a><var>8.15</var>special revenue fund or other statutory <br/>
<a id="pl.8.16"></a><var>8.16</var>general funds, as defined in Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.8.17"></a><var>8.17</var>Statutes, section 16A.671, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.8.18"></a><var>8.18</var>3, paragraph (a), to the Office of MN.IT <br/>
<a id="pl.8.19"></a><var>8.19</var>Services for the purpose of managing <br/>
<a id="pl.8.20"></a><var>8.20</var>revenue and expenditure differences during <br/>
<a id="pl.8.21"></a><var>8.21</var>the initial phases of IT consolidation. These <br/>
<a id="pl.8.22"></a><var>8.22</var>funds shall be repaid with interest by the end <br/>
<a id="pl.8.23"></a><var>8.23</var>of the fiscal year 2017 closing period.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.11.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.24"></a><var>8.24</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 11. <b>ADMINISTRATION</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.25"></a><var>8.25</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subdivision 1.<b>Total Appropriation</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>19,781,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>19,191,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.8.26"></a><var>8.26</var>The amounts that may be spent for each <br/>
<a id="pl.8.27"></a><var>8.27</var>purpose are specified in the following <br/>
<a id="pl.8.28"></a><var>8.28</var>subdivisions.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.29"></a><var>8.29</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 2.<b>Government and Citizen Services</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">7,265,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">7,095,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.8.30"></a><var>8.30</var>$210,000 the first year and $40,000 the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.31"></a><var>8.31</var>second year are for increased information <br/>
<a id="pl.8.32"></a><var>8.32</var>technology associated with supporting small <br/>
<a id="pl.8.33"></a><var>8.33</var>business purchasing programs.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.1"></a><var>9.1</var>$74,000 the first year and $74,000 the second <br/>
<a id="pl.9.2"></a><var>9.2</var>year are for the Council on Developmental <br/>
<a id="pl.9.3"></a><var>9.3</var>Disabilities.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.9.4"></a><var>9.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 3.<b>Strategic Management Services</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">1,789,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">1,789,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.9.5"></a><var>9.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subd. 4.<b>Fiscal Agent</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">10,727,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">10,307,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.9.6"></a><var>9.6</var>The appropriations under this section are to <br/>
<a id="pl.9.7"></a><var>9.7</var>the commissioner of administration for the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.8"></a><var>9.8</var>purposes specified.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.9"></a><var>9.9</var><b>In-Lieu of Rent.</b> $7,488,000 the first year <br/>
<a id="pl.9.10"></a><var>9.10</var>and $7,488,000 the second year are for <br/>
<a id="pl.9.11"></a><var>9.11</var>space costs of the legislature and veterans <br/>
<a id="pl.9.12"></a><var>9.12</var>organizations, ceremonial space, and <br/>
<a id="pl.9.13"></a><var>9.13</var>statutorily free space.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.14"></a><var>9.14</var><b>Relocation Expenses.</b> $1,284,000 the first <br/>
<a id="pl.9.15"></a><var>9.15</var>year and $864,000 the second year are for <br/>
<a id="pl.9.16"></a><var>9.16</var>rent loss and relocation expenses related to <br/>
<a id="pl.9.17"></a><var>9.17</var>the Capitol renovation project. Relocation <br/>
<a id="pl.9.18"></a><var>9.18</var>expenses include only moving of art, fixtures, <br/>
<a id="pl.9.19"></a><var>9.19</var>renovation supplies, and similar materials, <br/>
<a id="pl.9.20"></a><var>9.20</var>and may not be used for moving Senators, <br/>
<a id="pl.9.21"></a><var>9.21</var>Senate staff, and related offices and supplies. <br/>
<a id="pl.9.22"></a><var>9.22</var>This is a onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.23"></a><var>9.23</var><b>Public Broadcasting.</b> (a) $1,161,000 the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.24"></a><var>9.24</var>first year and $1,161,000 the second year are <br/>
<a id="pl.9.25"></a><var>9.25</var>for matching grants for public television.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.26"></a><var>9.26</var>(b) $200,000 the first year and $200,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.9.27"></a><var>9.27</var>the second year are for public television <br/>
<a id="pl.9.28"></a><var>9.28</var>equipment grants.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.29"></a><var>9.29</var>(c) The equipment or matching grants in <br/>
<a id="pl.9.30"></a><var>9.30</var>paragraphs (a) and (b) must be allocated <br/>
<a id="pl.9.31"></a><var>9.31</var>after considering the recommendations of the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.32"></a><var>9.32</var>Minnesota Public Television Association.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.33"></a><var>9.33</var>(d) $287,000 the first year and $287,000 the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.34"></a><var>9.34</var>second year are for community service grants <br/>
<a id="pl.10.1"></a><var>10.1</var>to public educational radio stations. This <br/>
<a id="pl.10.2"></a><var>10.2</var>appropriation may be used to disseminate <br/>
<a id="pl.10.3"></a><var>10.3</var>emergency information in foreign languages.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.4"></a><var>10.4</var>(e) $100,000 the first year and $100,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.10.5"></a><var>10.5</var>the second year are for equipment grants <br/>
<a id="pl.10.6"></a><var>10.6</var>to public educational radio stations. This <br/>
<a id="pl.10.7"></a><var>10.7</var>appropriation may be used for the repair, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.8"></a><var>10.8</var>rental, and purchase of equipment including <br/>
<a id="pl.10.9"></a><var>10.9</var>equipment under $500.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.10"></a><var>10.10</var>(f) The grants in paragraphs (d) and (e) <br/>
<a id="pl.10.11"></a><var>10.11</var>must be allocated after considering the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.12"></a><var>10.12</var>recommendations of the Association of <br/>
<a id="pl.10.13"></a><var>10.13</var>Minnesota Public Education Radio Stations <br/>
<a id="pl.10.14"></a><var>10.14</var>under Minnesota Statutes, section 129D.14. <br/>
<a id="pl.10.15"></a><var>10.15</var>As a condition of receiving grants under <br/>
<a id="pl.10.16"></a><var>10.16</var>paragraphs (d) and (e), the Association of <br/>
<a id="pl.10.17"></a><var>10.17</var>Minnesota Public Education Radio Stations <br/>
<a id="pl.10.18"></a><var>10.18</var>must agree that it will not take any steps <br/>
<a id="pl.10.19"></a><var>10.19</var>leading to the operation of new stations <br/>
<a id="pl.10.20"></a><var>10.20</var>unless specifically authorized by a future law.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.21"></a><var>10.21</var>(g) $207,000 the first year and $207,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.10.22"></a><var>10.22</var>the second year are for equipment grants <br/>
<a id="pl.10.23"></a><var>10.23</var>to Minnesota Public Radio, Inc., including <br/>
<a id="pl.10.24"></a><var>10.24</var>upgrades to Minnesota's Emergency Alert <br/>
<a id="pl.10.25"></a><var>10.25</var>and AMBER Alert Systems.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.26"></a><var>10.26</var>(h) Any unencumbered balance remaining <br/>
<a id="pl.10.27"></a><var>10.27</var>the first year for grants to public television or <br/>
<a id="pl.10.28"></a><var>10.28</var>radio stations does not cancel and is available <br/>
<a id="pl.10.29"></a><var>10.29</var>for the second year.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.12.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.10.30"></a><var>10.30</var><br/>
<a id="pl.10.31"></a><var>10.31</var><br/>
<a id="pl.10.32"></a><var>10.32</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 12. <b>CAPITOL AREA </b><br/>
<b>ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING </b><br/>
<b>BOARD</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>325,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>325,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><br/>
<a id="bill.1.13.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.10.33"></a><var>10.33</var><br/>
<a id="pl.10.34"></a><var>10.34</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 13. <b>MINNESOTA MANAGEMENT AND </b><br/>
<b>BUDGET</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>18,757,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>18,757,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.11.1"></a><var>11.1</var>$156,000 the first year and $156,000 the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.2"></a><var>11.2</var>second year are to develop and implement <br/>
<a id="pl.11.3"></a><var>11.3</var>a return on taxpayer investment (ROTI) <br/>
<a id="pl.11.4"></a><var>11.4</var>methodology using the Pew-MacArthur <br/>
<a id="pl.11.5"></a><var>11.5</var>Results First framework to evaluate <br/>
<a id="pl.11.6"></a><var>11.6</var>corrections and human services programs <br/>
<a id="pl.11.7"></a><var>11.7</var>administered and funded by state and <br/>
<a id="pl.11.8"></a><var>11.8</var>county governments. The commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.11.9"></a><var>11.9</var>shall engage and work with staff from <br/>
<a id="pl.11.10"></a><var>11.10</var>Pew-MacArthur Results First, and shall <br/>
<a id="pl.11.11"></a><var>11.11</var>consult with representatives of other state <br/>
<a id="pl.11.12"></a><var>11.12</var>agencies, counties, legislative staff, the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.13"></a><var>11.13</var>commissioners of corrections and human <br/>
<a id="pl.11.14"></a><var>11.14</var>services, and other commissioners of state <br/>
<a id="pl.11.15"></a><var>11.15</var>agencies and stakeholders to implement the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.16"></a><var>11.16</var>established methodology. The commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.11.17"></a><var>11.17</var>of management and budget shall report <br/>
<a id="pl.11.18"></a><var>11.18</var>on implementation progress and make <br/>
<a id="pl.11.19"></a><var>11.19</var>recommendations to the governor and <br/>
<a id="pl.11.20"></a><var>11.20</var>legislature by January 31, 2017.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.21"></a><var>11.21</var>The commissioner must report to the chairs <br/>
<a id="pl.11.22"></a><var>11.22</var>and ranking minority members of the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.23"></a><var>11.23</var>House of Representatives State Government <br/>
<a id="pl.11.24"></a><var>11.24</var>Finance Committee and the Senate State <br/>
<a id="pl.11.25"></a><var>11.25</var>Departments and Veterans Budget Division <br/>
<a id="pl.11.26"></a><var>11.26</var>by July 15, 2015, on the gainsharing program <br/>
<a id="pl.11.27"></a><var>11.27</var>in Minnesota Statutes, Section 16A.90. The <br/>
<a id="pl.11.28"></a><var>11.28</var>report must include information on how the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.29"></a><var>11.29</var>commissioner has promoted the program <br/>
<a id="pl.11.30"></a><var>11.30</var>to state employees, results achieved under <br/>
<a id="pl.11.31"></a><var>11.31</var>the program, and recommendations for any <br/>
<a id="pl.11.32"></a><var>11.32</var>legislative changes needed to make the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.33"></a><var>11.33</var>program more effective.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.14.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.11.34"></a><var>11.34</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 14. <b>REVENUE</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.11.35"></a><var>11.35</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subdivision 1.<b>Total Appropriation</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>140,717,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>139,537,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.12.1"></a><var>12.1</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.12.2"></a><var>12.2</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom">2016<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom">2017<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.12.3"></a><var>12.3</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">General<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">136,482,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">135,302,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.12.4"></a><var>12.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Health Care Access<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">1,749,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">1,749,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.12.5"></a><var>12.5</var><br/>
<a id="pl.12.6"></a><var>12.6</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Highway User Tax <br/>
Distribution<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">2,183,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">2,183,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.12.7"></a><var>12.7</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Environmental<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">303,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">303,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.12.8"></a><var>12.8</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 2.<b>Tax System Management</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">112,101,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">110,921,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.12.9"></a><var>12.9</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.12.10"></a><var>12.10</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">General<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">107,866,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">106,686,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.12.11"></a><var>12.11</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Health Care Access<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">1,749,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">1,749,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.12.12"></a><var>12.12</var><br/>
<a id="pl.12.13"></a><var>12.13</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Highway User Tax <br/>
Distribution<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">2,183,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">2,183,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.12.14"></a><var>12.14</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Environmental<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">303,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">303,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.12.15"></a><var>12.15</var>Base reductions must be made from expenses <br/>
<a id="pl.12.16"></a><var>12.16</var>related to the capital equipment sales tax <br/>
<a id="pl.12.17"></a><var>12.17</var>repealed in 2014, and cannot be applied to <br/>
<a id="pl.12.18"></a><var>12.18</var>compliance activities.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.19"></a><var>12.19</var><b>Appropriation; Taxpayer Assistance. </b><br/>
<a id="pl.12.20"></a><var>12.20</var>(a) $400,000 each year from the general <br/>
<a id="pl.12.21"></a><var>12.21</var>fund is for grants to one or more nonprofit <br/>
<a id="pl.12.22"></a><var>12.22</var>organizations, qualifying under section <br/>
<a id="pl.12.23"></a><var>12.23</var>501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of <br/>
<a id="pl.12.24"></a><var>12.24</var>1986, to coordinate, facilitate, encourage, and <br/>
<a id="pl.12.25"></a><var>12.25</var>aid in the provision of taxpayer assistance <br/>
<a id="pl.12.26"></a><var>12.26</var>services. The unencumbered balance in the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.27"></a><var>12.27</var>first year does not cancel but is available for <br/>
<a id="pl.12.28"></a><var>12.28</var>the second year.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.29"></a><var>12.29</var>(b) For purposes of this section, "taxpayer <br/>
<a id="pl.12.30"></a><var>12.30</var>assistance services" means accounting <br/>
<a id="pl.12.31"></a><var>12.31</var>and tax preparation services provided by <br/>
<a id="pl.12.32"></a><var>12.32</var>volunteers to low-income, elderly, and <br/>
<a id="pl.12.33"></a><var>12.33</var>disadvantaged Minnesota residents to help <br/>
<a id="pl.12.34"></a><var>12.34</var>them file federal and state income tax returns <br/>
<a id="pl.12.35"></a><var>12.35</var>and Minnesota property tax refund claims <br/>
<a id="pl.12.36"></a><var>12.36</var>and to provide personal representation before <br/>
<a id="pl.13.1"></a><var>13.1</var>the Department of Revenue and Internal <br/>
<a id="pl.13.2"></a><var>13.2</var>Revenue Service.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.13.3"></a><var>13.3</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 3.<b>Debt Collection Management</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">28,616,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">28,616,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><br/>
<a id="bill.1.15.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.13.4"></a><var>13.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 15. <b>GAMBLING CONTROL</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>3,959,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>3,959,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.13.5"></a><var>13.5</var>These appropriations are from the lawful <br/>
<a id="pl.13.6"></a><var>13.6</var>gambling regulation account in the special <br/>
<a id="pl.13.7"></a><var>13.7</var>revenue fund.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.16.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.13.8"></a><var>13.8</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 16. <b>RACING COMMISSION</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>899,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>1,081,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.13.9"></a><var>13.9</var>These appropriations are from the racing <br/>
<a id="pl.13.10"></a><var>13.10</var>and card playing regulation accounts in the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.11"></a><var>13.11</var>special revenue fund.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.17.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.13.12"></a><var>13.12</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 17. <b>STATE LOTTERY</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.13.13"></a><var>13.13</var>Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.13.14"></a><var>13.14</var><statute_ref>349A.10</statute_ref>, subdivision 3, the operating budget <br/>
<a id="pl.13.15"></a><var>13.15</var>must not exceed $31,000,000 in fiscal year <br/>
<a id="pl.13.16"></a><var>13.16</var>2016 and $31,000,000 in fiscal year 2017.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.18.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.13.17"></a><var>13.17</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 18. <b>AMATEUR SPORTS COMMISSION</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>253,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>253,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><br/>
<a id="bill.1.19.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.13.18"></a><var>13.18</var><br/>
<a id="pl.13.19"></a><var>13.19</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 19. <b>COUNCIL ON BLACK </b><br/>
<b>MINNESOTANS</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>392,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>392,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.13.20"></a><var>13.20</var>These appropriations are from the ethnic <br/>
<a id="pl.13.21"></a><var>13.21</var>councils account in the special revenue fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.22"></a><var>13.22</var>The general fund base in fiscal years 2018 and <br/>
<a id="pl.13.23"></a><var>13.23</var>2019 for this council is $392,000 each year.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.20.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.13.24"></a><var>13.24</var><br/>
<a id="pl.13.25"></a><var>13.25</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 20. <b>COUNCIL ON ASIAN-PACIFIC </b><br/>
<b>MINNESOTANS</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>354,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>354,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.13.26"></a><var>13.26</var>These appropriations are from the ethnic <br/>
<a id="pl.13.27"></a><var>13.27</var>councils account in the special revenue fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.28"></a><var>13.28</var>The general fund base in fiscal years 2018 and <br/>
<a id="pl.13.29"></a><var>13.29</var>2019 for this council is $354,000 each year.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.21.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.14.1"></a><var>14.1</var><br/>
<a id="pl.14.2"></a><var>14.2</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 21. <b>COUNCIL ON AFFAIRS OF </b><br/>
<b>CHICANO/LATINO PEOPLE</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>375,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>375,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.14.3"></a><var>14.3</var>These appropriations are from the ethnic <br/>
<a id="pl.14.4"></a><var>14.4</var>councils account in the special revenue fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.5"></a><var>14.5</var>The general fund base in fiscal years 2018 and <br/>
<a id="pl.14.6"></a><var>14.6</var>2019 for this council is $375,000 each year.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.22.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.14.7"></a><var>14.7</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 22. <b>INDIAN AFFAIRS COUNCIL</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>562,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>562,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.14.8"></a><var>14.8</var>These appropriations are from the ethnic <br/>
<a id="pl.14.9"></a><var>14.9</var>councils account in the special revenue fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.10"></a><var>14.10</var>The general fund base in fiscal years 2018 and <br/>
<a id="pl.14.11"></a><var>14.11</var>2019 for this council is $562,000 each year.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.23.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.14.12"></a><var>14.12</var><br/>
<a id="pl.14.13"></a><var>14.13</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 23. <b>MINNESOTA HISTORICAL </b><br/>
<b>SOCIETY</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.14.14"></a><var>14.14</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subdivision 1.<b>Total Appropriation</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>22,673,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>22,464,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.14.15"></a><var>14.15</var>The amounts that may be spent for each <br/>
<a id="pl.14.16"></a><var>14.16</var>purpose are specified in the following <br/>
<a id="pl.14.17"></a><var>14.17</var>subdivisions.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.14.18"></a><var>14.18</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 2.<b>Operations and Programs</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">22,160,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">22,160,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.14.19"></a><var>14.19</var>Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.14.20"></a><var>14.20</var>138.668, the Minnesota Historical Society <br/>
<a id="pl.14.21"></a><var>14.21</var>may not charge a fee for its general tours at <br/>
<a id="pl.14.22"></a><var>14.22</var>the Capitol, but may charge fees for special <br/>
<a id="pl.14.23"></a><var>14.23</var>programs other than general tours.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.24"></a><var>14.24</var>$750,000 the first year and $750,000 the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.25"></a><var>14.25</var>second year are for digital preservation  <br/>
<a id="pl.14.26"></a><var>14.26</var>and access, including planning and <br/>
<a id="pl.14.27"></a><var>14.27</var>implementation of a program to preserve <br/>
<a id="pl.14.28"></a><var>14.28</var>and make  available resources related to <br/>
<a id="pl.14.29"></a><var>14.29</var>Minnesota history.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.30"></a><var>14.30</var>$75,000 the first year and $75,000 the second <br/>
<a id="pl.14.31"></a><var>14.31</var>year are for activities to enhance educational <br/>
<a id="pl.14.32"></a><var>14.32</var>achievement through history education.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.1"></a><var>15.1</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 3.<b>Fiscal Agent</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.2"></a><var>15.2</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">(a) Minnesota International Center<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">39,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">39,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.3"></a><var>15.3</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">(b) Minnesota Air National Guard Museum<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">34,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">-0-<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.4"></a><var>15.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">(c) Minnesota Military Museum<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">150,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">50,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.5"></a><var>15.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">(d) Farmamerica<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">190,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">115,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.6"></a><var>15.6</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">(e) Hockey Hall of Fame<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">100,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">100,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.15.7"></a><var>15.7</var><b>Balances Forward.</b> Any unencumbered <br/>
<a id="pl.15.8"></a><var>15.8</var>balance remaining in this subdivision the first <br/>
<a id="pl.15.9"></a><var>15.9</var>year does not cancel but is available for the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.10"></a><var>15.10</var>second year of the biennium.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.11"></a><var>15.11</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subd. 4.<b>Appropriation Limit</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.15.12"></a><var>15.12</var>Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.15.13"></a><var>15.13</var>290.0681, subdivision 7, paragraph (b), <br/>
<a id="pl.15.14"></a><var>15.14</var>the fiscal year 2016 appropriation for <br/>
<a id="pl.15.15"></a><var>15.15</var>grants in lieu of credit for historic structure <br/>
<a id="pl.15.16"></a><var>15.16</var>rehabilitation is $457,000.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.24.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.17"></a><var>15.17</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 24. <b>BOARD OF THE ARTS</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.18"></a><var>15.18</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subdivision 1.<b>Total Appropriation</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>7,514,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>7,514,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.15.19"></a><var>15.19</var>The amounts that may be spent for each <br/>
<a id="pl.15.20"></a><var>15.20</var>purpose are specified in the following <br/>
<a id="pl.15.21"></a><var>15.21</var>subdivisions.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.22"></a><var>15.22</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 2.<b>Operations and Services</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">575,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">575,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.23"></a><var>15.23</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 3.<b>Grants Program</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">4,800,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">4,800,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.24"></a><var>15.24</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 4.<b>Regional Arts Councils</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">2,139,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">2,139,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.15.25"></a><var>15.25</var><b>Unencumbered Balance Available.</b> Any <br/>
<a id="pl.15.26"></a><var>15.26</var>unencumbered balance remaining in this <br/>
<a id="pl.15.27"></a><var>15.27</var>section the first year does not cancel, but is <br/>
<a id="pl.15.28"></a><var>15.28</var>available for the second year of the biennium.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.29"></a><var>15.29</var><b>Projects located in Minnesota; travel </b><br/>
<a id="pl.15.30"></a><var>15.30</var><b>restriction.</b> Money appropriated in this <br/>
<a id="pl.15.31"></a><var>15.31</var>section and distributed as grants may only <br/>
<a id="pl.16.1"></a><var>16.1</var>be spent on projects located in Minnesota. <br/>
<a id="pl.16.2"></a><var>16.2</var>A recipient of a grant funded by an <br/>
<a id="pl.16.3"></a><var>16.3</var>appropriation in this section must not use <br/>
<a id="pl.16.4"></a><var>16.4</var>more than ten percent of the total grant for <br/>
<a id="pl.16.5"></a><var>16.5</var>costs related to travel outside the state of <br/>
<a id="pl.16.6"></a><var>16.6</var>Minnesota.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.25.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.16.7"></a><var>16.7</var><br/>
<a id="pl.16.8"></a><var>16.8</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 25. <b>MINNESOTA HUMANITIES </b><br/>
<b>CENTER</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>1,100,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>850,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.16.9"></a><var>16.9</var>$250,000 the first year is for a grant to <br/>
<a id="pl.16.10"></a><var>16.10</var>Everybody Wins!-Minnesota, a Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.16.11"></a><var>16.11</var>501(c)(3) corporation, to operate a reading <br/>
<a id="pl.16.12"></a><var>16.12</var>program for Minnesota children. Any <br/>
<a id="pl.16.13"></a><var>16.13</var>balance in the first year does not cancel but is <br/>
<a id="pl.16.14"></a><var>16.14</var>available in the second year.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.15"></a><var>16.15</var>$250,000 the first year and $250,000 the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.16"></a><var>16.16</var>second year are for a grant to the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.16.17"></a><var>16.17</var>Council on Economic Education to provide <br/>
<a id="pl.16.18"></a><var>16.18</var>staff development to teachers for the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.19"></a><var>16.19</var>implementation of the state graduation <br/>
<a id="pl.16.20"></a><var>16.20</var>standards in learning areas relating to <br/>
<a id="pl.16.21"></a><var>16.21</var>economic education. This is a onetime <br/>
<a id="pl.16.22"></a><var>16.22</var>appropriation. The commissioner, in <br/>
<a id="pl.16.23"></a><var>16.23</var>consultation with the council, shall develop <br/>
<a id="pl.16.24"></a><var>16.24</var>expected results of staff development, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.25"></a><var>16.25</var>eligibility criteria for participants, an <br/>
<a id="pl.16.26"></a><var>16.26</var>evaluation procedure, and guidelines for <br/>
<a id="pl.16.27"></a><var>16.27</var>direct and in-kind contributions by the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.28"></a><var>16.28</var>council. This appropriation does not cancel, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.29"></a><var>16.29</var>but is available until expended.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.30"></a><var>16.30</var>$250,000 in fiscal year 2016 and $250,000 in <br/>
<a id="pl.16.31"></a><var>16.31</var>fiscal year 2017 are for the healthy eating, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.32"></a><var>16.32</var>here at home program under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.16.33"></a><var>16.33</var>Statutes, section 138.912. No more than <br/>
<a id="pl.16.34"></a><var>16.34</var>three percent of the appropriation may be <br/>
<a id="pl.16.35"></a><var>16.35</var>used for the nonprofit administration of the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.1"></a><var>17.1</var>grant program under Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.2"></a><var>17.2</var>section 138.912.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.26.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.17.3"></a><var>17.3</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 26. <b>BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>628,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>618,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><br/>
<a id="bill.1.27.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.17.4"></a><var>17.4</var><br/>
<a id="pl.17.5"></a><var>17.5</var><br/>
<a id="pl.17.6"></a><var>17.6</var><br/>
<a id="pl.17.7"></a><var>17.7</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 27. <b>BOARD OF ARCHITECTURE </b><br/>
<b>ENGINEERING, LAND SURVEYING, </b><br/>
<b>LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, </b><br/>
<b>GEOSCIENCE, AND INTERIOR DESIGN</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>774,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>774,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><br/>
<a id="bill.1.28.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.17.8"></a><var>17.8</var><br/>
<a id="pl.17.9"></a><var>17.9</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 28. <b>BOARD OF COSMETOLOGIST </b><br/>
<b>EXAMINERS</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>1,346,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>1,346,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><br/>
<a id="bill.1.29.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.17.10"></a><var>17.10</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 29. <b>BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>317,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>317,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><br/>
<a id="bill.1.30.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.17.11"></a><var>17.11</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 30. <b>HUMAN RIGHTS.</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>3,505,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>3,505,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.17.12"></a><var>17.12</var>$80,000 each year is for operation of an <br/>
<a id="pl.17.13"></a><var>17.13</var>office in St. Cloud.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.31.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.17.14"></a><var>17.14</var><br/>
<a id="pl.17.15"></a><var>17.15</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 31. <b>GENERAL CONTINGENT </b><br/>
<b>ACCOUNTS</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>750,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>500,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.17.16"></a><var>17.16</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.17.17"></a><var>17.17</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom">2016<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom">2017<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.17.18"></a><var>17.18</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">General<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">250,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">-0-<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.17.19"></a><var>17.19</var><br/>
<a id="pl.17.20"></a><var>17.20</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">State Government <br/>
Special Revenue<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">400,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">400,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.17.21"></a><var>17.21</var><br/>
<a id="pl.17.22"></a><var>17.22</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Workers' <br/>
Compensation<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">100,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">100,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.17.23"></a><var>17.23</var>(a) The appropriations in this section <br/>
<a id="pl.17.24"></a><var>17.24</var>may only be spent with the approval of <br/>
<a id="pl.17.25"></a><var>17.25</var>the governor after consultation with the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.26"></a><var>17.26</var>Legislative Advisory Commission pursuant <br/>
<a id="pl.17.27"></a><var>17.27</var>to Minnesota Statutes, section 3.30.<br/>
<a id="pl.17.28"></a><var>17.28</var>(b) If an appropriation in this section for <br/>
<a id="pl.17.29"></a><var>17.29</var>either year is insufficient, the appropriation <br/>
<a id="pl.17.30"></a><var>17.30</var>for the other year is available for it.<br/>
<a id="pl.17.31"></a><var>17.31</var>(c) If a contingent account appropriation <br/>
<a id="pl.17.32"></a><var>17.32</var>is made in one fiscal year, it should be <br/>
<a id="pl.17.33"></a><var>17.33</var>considered a biennial appropriation.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.32.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.18.1"></a><var>18.1</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 32. <b>TORT CLAIMS</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>161,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>161,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.18.2"></a><var>18.2</var>These appropriations are to be spent by the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.3"></a><var>18.3</var>commissioner of management and budget <br/>
<a id="pl.18.4"></a><var>18.4</var>according to Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.18.5"></a><var>18.5</var>3.736, subdivision 7. If the appropriation for <br/>
<a id="pl.18.6"></a><var>18.6</var>either year is insufficient, the appropriation <br/>
<a id="pl.18.7"></a><var>18.7</var>for the other year is available for it.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.33.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.18.8"></a><var>18.8</var><br/>
<a id="pl.18.9"></a><var>18.9</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 33. <b>MINNESOTA STATE RETIREMENT </b><br/>
<b>SYSTEM</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>6,552,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>8,936,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.18.10"></a><var>18.10</var>These amounts are estimated to be needed <br/>
<a id="pl.18.11"></a><var>18.11</var>under Minnesota Statutes, sections 3A.03, <br/>
<a id="pl.18.12"></a><var>18.12</var>subdivision 2; 3A.04, subdivisions 3 and 4; <br/>
<a id="pl.18.13"></a><var>18.13</var>and 3A.115 for the Combined Legislators <br/>
<a id="pl.18.14"></a><var>18.14</var>and Constitutional Officers Retirement Plan.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.34.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.18.15"></a><var>18.15</var><br/>
<a id="pl.18.16"></a><var>18.16</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 34. <b>PUBLIC EMPLOYEES </b><br/>
<b>RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>6,000,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>6,000,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.18.17"></a><var>18.17</var>Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.18.18"></a><var>18.18</var>353.505, the state payments to the Public <br/>
<a id="pl.18.19"></a><var>18.19</var>Employees Retirement Association on behalf <br/>
<a id="pl.18.20"></a><var>18.20</var>of the former MERF division account are <br/>
<a id="pl.18.21"></a><var>18.21</var>$6,000,000 on September 15, 2015 and <br/>
<a id="pl.18.22"></a><var>18.22</var>$6,000,000 on September 15, 2016.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.35.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.18.23"></a><var>18.23</var><br/>
<a id="pl.18.24"></a><var>18.24</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 35. <b>TEACHERS RETIREMENT </b><br/>
<b>ASSOCIATION</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>29,831,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>29,831,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.18.25"></a><var>18.25</var>The amounts estimated to be needed are as <br/>
<a id="pl.18.26"></a><var>18.26</var>follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.18.27"></a><var>18.27</var><b>Special Direct State Aid.</b> $27,331,000 the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.28"></a><var>18.28</var>first year and $27,331,000 the second year <br/>
<a id="pl.18.29"></a><var>18.29</var>are for special direct state aid authorized <br/>
<a id="pl.18.30"></a><var>18.30</var>under Minnesota Statutes, section 354.436.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.31"></a><var>18.31</var><b>Special Direct State Matching Aid. </b><br/>
<a id="pl.18.32"></a><var>18.32</var>$2,500,000 the first year and $2,500,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.18.33"></a><var>18.33</var>the second year are for special direct state <br/>
<a id="pl.19.1"></a><var>19.1</var>matching aid authorized under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.19.2"></a><var>19.2</var>Statutes, section 354.435.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.36.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.19.3"></a><var>19.3</var><br/>
<a id="pl.19.4"></a><var>19.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 36. <b>ST. PAUL TEACHERS </b><br/>
<b>RETIREMENT FUND</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>9,827,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>9,827,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.19.5"></a><var>19.5</var>The amounts estimated to be needed for <br/>
<a id="pl.19.6"></a><var>19.6</var>special direct state aid to the first class <br/>
<a id="pl.19.7"></a><var>19.7</var>city teachers retirement fund association <br/>
<a id="pl.19.8"></a><var>19.8</var>authorized under Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.19.9"></a><var>19.9</var><statute_ref>354A.12</statute_ref>, subdivisions 3a and 3c.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.37.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.19.10"></a><var>19.10</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 37. <b>MILITARY AFFAIRS</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.19.11"></a><var>19.11</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subdivision 1.<b>Total Appropriation</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>19,368,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>19,368,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.19.12"></a><var>19.12</var>The amounts that may be spent for each <br/>
<a id="pl.19.13"></a><var>19.13</var>purpose are specified in the following <br/>
<a id="pl.19.14"></a><var>19.14</var>subdivisions.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.19.15"></a><var>19.15</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subd. 2.<b>Maintenance of Training Facilities</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">9,661,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">9,661,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.19.16"></a><var>19.16</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subd. 3.<b>General Support</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">2,819,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">2,819,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.19.17"></a><var>19.17</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subd. 4.<b>Enlistment Incentives</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">6,888,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">6,888,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.19.18"></a><var>19.18</var>If appropriations for either year of the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.19"></a><var>19.19</var>biennium are insufficient, the appropriation <br/>
<a id="pl.19.20"></a><var>19.20</var>from the other year is available. The <br/>
<a id="pl.19.21"></a><var>19.21</var>appropriations for enlistment incentives are <br/>
<a id="pl.19.22"></a><var>19.22</var>available until expended.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.23"></a><var>19.23</var>Of the funds carried forward from fiscal year <br/>
<a id="pl.19.24"></a><var>19.24</var>2015 to fiscal year 2016, in the enlistment <br/>
<a id="pl.19.25"></a><var>19.25</var>incentives appropriation, $100,000 is <br/>
<a id="pl.19.26"></a><var>19.26</var>canceled to the general fund to support the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.27"></a><var>19.27</var>appropriation to the Minnesota Historical <br/>
<a id="pl.19.28"></a><var>19.28</var>Society for a grant to the Minnesota Military <br/>
<a id="pl.19.29"></a><var>19.29</var>Museum. $1,000,000 is canceled to the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.30"></a><var>19.30</var>general fund to support the appropriation to <br/>
<a id="pl.19.31"></a><var>19.31</var>the Department of Veterans Affairs for repair <br/>
<a id="pl.19.32"></a><var>19.32</var>and betterment of the Minnesota veterans <br/>
<a id="pl.19.33"></a><var>19.33</var>homes.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.38.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.20.1"></a><var>20.1</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 38. <b>VETERANS AFFAIRS</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.20.2"></a><var>20.2</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subdivision 1.<b>Total Appropriation</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>65,254,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>67,360,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.20.3"></a><var>20.3</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.20.4"></a><var>20.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom">2016<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom">2017<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.20.5"></a><var>20.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">General Fund<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">63,253,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">63,253,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.20.6"></a><var>20.6</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Special Revenue<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">2,001,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">4,107,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.20.7"></a><var>20.7</var>The amounts that may be spent for each <br/>
<a id="pl.20.8"></a><var>20.8</var>purpose are specified in the following <br/>
<a id="pl.20.9"></a><var>20.9</var>subdivisions.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.20.10"></a><var>20.10</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subd. 2.<b>Veterans Services</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">16,240,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">16,240,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.20.11"></a><var>20.11</var><b>Veterans Service Organizations.</b> $353,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.20.12"></a><var>20.12</var>each year is for grants to the following <br/>
<a id="pl.20.13"></a><var>20.13</var>congressionally chartered veterans service <br/>
<a id="pl.20.14"></a><var>20.14</var>organizations, as designated by the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.15"></a><var>20.15</var>commissioner: Disabled American Veterans, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.16"></a><var>20.16</var>Military Order of the Purple Heart, the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.17"></a><var>20.17</var>American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.18"></a><var>20.18</var>Vietnam Veterans of America, AMVETS, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.19"></a><var>20.19</var>and Paralyzed Veterans of America. This <br/>
<a id="pl.20.20"></a><var>20.20</var>funding must be allocated in direct proportion <br/>
<a id="pl.20.21"></a><var>20.21</var>to the funding currently being provided by <br/>
<a id="pl.20.22"></a><var>20.22</var>the commissioner to these organizations.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.23"></a><var>20.23</var><b>Minnesota Assistance Council for </b><br/>
<a id="pl.20.24"></a><var>20.24</var><b>Veterans.</b> $750,000 each year is for a grant <br/>
<a id="pl.20.25"></a><var>20.25</var>to the Minnesota Assistance Council for <br/>
<a id="pl.20.26"></a><var>20.26</var>Veterans to provide assistance throughout <br/>
<a id="pl.20.27"></a><var>20.27</var>Minnesota to veterans and their families who <br/>
<a id="pl.20.28"></a><var>20.28</var>are homeless or in danger of homelessness, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.29"></a><var>20.29</var>including assistance with the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.20.30"></a><var>20.30</var>(1) utilities;<br/>
<a id="pl.20.31"></a><var>20.31</var>(2) employment; and<br/>
<a id="pl.20.32"></a><var>20.32</var>(3) legal issues.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.33"></a><var>20.33</var>The assistance authorized under this <br/>
<a id="pl.20.34"></a><var>20.34</var>paragraph must be made only to veterans who <br/>
<a id="pl.21.1"></a><var>21.1</var>have resided in Minnesota for 30 days prior <br/>
<a id="pl.21.2"></a><var>21.2</var>to application for assistance and according <br/>
<a id="pl.21.3"></a><var>21.3</var>to other guidelines established by the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.4"></a><var>21.4</var>commissioner. In order to avoid duplication <br/>
<a id="pl.21.5"></a><var>21.5</var>of services, the commissioner must ensure <br/>
<a id="pl.21.6"></a><var>21.6</var>that this assistance is coordinated with all <br/>
<a id="pl.21.7"></a><var>21.7</var>other available programs for veterans.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.8"></a><var>21.8</var><b>Honor Guards.</b> $200,000 each year is <br/>
<a id="pl.21.9"></a><var>21.9</var>for compensation for honor guards at <br/>
<a id="pl.21.10"></a><var>21.10</var>the funerals of veterans under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.21.11"></a><var>21.11</var>Statutes, section 197.231. This amount is <br/>
<a id="pl.21.12"></a><var>21.12</var>added to the program's base funding.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.13"></a><var>21.13</var><b>Minnesota GI Bill.</b> $200,000 each year is <br/>
<a id="pl.21.14"></a><var>21.14</var>for the costs of administering the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.21.15"></a><var>21.15</var>GI Bill postsecondary educational benefits, <br/>
<a id="pl.21.16"></a><var>21.16</var>on-the-job training, and apprenticeship <br/>
<a id="pl.21.17"></a><var>21.17</var>program under Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.21.18"></a><var>21.18</var>197.791. Of this amount, $100,000 is for <br/>
<a id="pl.21.19"></a><var>21.19</var>transfer to the Office of Higher Education.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.20"></a><var>21.20</var><b>Gold Star Program.</b> $100,000 each year <br/>
<a id="pl.21.21"></a><var>21.21</var>is for administering the Gold Star Program <br/>
<a id="pl.21.22"></a><var>21.22</var>for surviving family members of deceased <br/>
<a id="pl.21.23"></a><var>21.23</var>veterans. This amount is added to the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.24"></a><var>21.24</var>program's base funding.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.25"></a><var>21.25</var><b>County Veterans Service Office. </b><br/>
<a id="pl.21.26"></a><var>21.26</var>$1,100,000 each year is for funding the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.27"></a><var>21.27</var>County Veterans Service Office grant <br/>
<a id="pl.21.28"></a><var>21.28</var>program under Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.21.29"></a><var>21.29</var>197.608.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.21.30"></a><var>21.30</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subd. 3.<b>Veterans Homes</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">49,014,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">51,120,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.21.31"></a><var>21.31</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.21.32"></a><var>21.32</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom">2016<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom">2017<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.21.33"></a><var>21.33</var><br/>
</td>
<td>General Fund<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">47,013,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">47,013,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.21.34"></a><var>21.34</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Special Revenue<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">2,001,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">4,107,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.22.1"></a><var>22.1</var><b>Veterans Homes Special Revenue Account. </b><br/>
<a id="pl.22.2"></a><var>22.2</var>$6,108,000 is transferred from the state <br/>
<a id="pl.22.3"></a><var>22.3</var>employee group insurance program trust fund <br/>
<a id="pl.22.4"></a><var>22.4</var>to the veterans home special revenue account <br/>
<a id="pl.22.5"></a><var>22.5</var>in the special revenue fund. The general fund <br/>
<a id="pl.22.6"></a><var>22.6</var>appropriations made to the department may <br/>
<a id="pl.22.7"></a><var>22.7</var>be transferred to a veterans homes special <br/>
<a id="pl.22.8"></a><var>22.8</var>revenue account in the special revenue fund <br/>
<a id="pl.22.9"></a><var>22.9</var>in the same manner as other receipts are <br/>
<a id="pl.22.10"></a><var>22.10</var>deposited according to Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.11"></a><var>22.11</var>section 198.34. Amounts in the account <br/>
<a id="pl.22.12"></a><var>22.12</var>are appropriated to the department for the <br/>
<a id="pl.22.13"></a><var>22.13</var>operation of veterans homes facilities and <br/>
<a id="pl.22.14"></a><var>22.14</var>programs.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.15"></a><var>22.15</var>The general fund base in fiscal years 2018 <br/>
<a id="pl.22.16"></a><var>22.16</var>and 2019 for veterans homes is $51,120,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.22.17"></a><var>22.17</var>each year.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.39.0"></a><a id="pl.22.18"></a><var>22.18</var>    Sec. 39. <b>ETHNIC COUNCILS ACCOUNT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.22.19"></a><var>22.19</var>The following amounts are deposited in the ethnic councils account in the special <br/>
<a id="pl.22.20"></a><var>22.20</var>revenue fund:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.21"></a><var>22.21</var>(1) $ 2,201,000 which is transferred from the state employee group insurance trust <br/>
<a id="pl.22.22"></a><var>22.22</var>fund;<br/>
<a id="pl.22.23"></a><var>22.23</var>(2) $871,000 which is transferred from the state elections campaign fund; and<br/>
<a id="pl.22.24"></a><var>22.24</var>(3) $294,000 from the appropriation related to health insurance transparency in Laws <br/>
<a id="pl.22.25"></a><var>22.25</var>2014, chapter 312, article 21, section 4, paragraph (a), is canceled to the general fund <br/>
<a id="pl.22.26"></a><var>22.26</var>and transferred to the special revenue fund, effective the day following final enactment <br/>
<a id="pl.22.27"></a><var>22.27</var>of this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.2.1.0"></a><a id="pl.22.30"></a><var>22.30</var>    Section 1. <b>[2.92] DISTRICTING PRINCIPLES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.22.31"></a><var>22.31</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Applicability; constitutional duty of legislature.</b> (a) The principles <br/>
<a id="pl.22.32"></a><var>22.32</var>in this section apply to legislative and congressional districts.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.1"></a><var>23.1</var>(b) Notwithstanding any laws to the contrary, legislative and congressional districts <br/>
<a id="pl.23.2"></a><var>23.2</var>must be drawn by the legislature, consistent with the requirements of the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.23.3"></a><var>23.3</var>Constitution, article IV, section 3. The legislature may not delegate its duty to draw <br/>
<a id="pl.23.4"></a><var>23.4</var>districts to any commission, council, panel, or other entity that is not comprised solely of <br/>
<a id="pl.23.5"></a><var>23.5</var>members of the legislature.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.6"></a><var>23.6</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Nesting.</b> A representative district may not be divided in the formation <br/>
<a id="pl.23.7"></a><var>23.7</var>of a senate district.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.8"></a><var>23.8</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Equal population.</b> (a) Legislative districts must be substantially equal <br/>
<a id="pl.23.9"></a><var>23.9</var>in population. The population of a legislative district must not deviate from the ideal <br/>
<a id="pl.23.10"></a><var>23.10</var>by more than 0.5 percent, plus or minus.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.11"></a><var>23.11</var>(b) Congressional districts must be as nearly equal in population as practicable. <br/>
<a id="pl.23.12"></a><var>23.12</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Contiguity; compactness.</b> The districts must be composed of convenient <br/>
<a id="pl.23.13"></a><var>23.13</var>contiguous territory. To the extent consistent with the other principles in this section, <br/>
<a id="pl.23.14"></a><var>23.14</var>districts should be compact. Contiguity by water is sufficient if the water is not a serious <br/>
<a id="pl.23.15"></a><var>23.15</var>obstacle to travel within the district. Point contiguity is not sufficient.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.16"></a><var>23.16</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Numbering.</b> (a) Legislative districts must be numbered in a regular series, <br/>
<a id="pl.23.17"></a><var>23.17</var>beginning with house district 1A in the northwest corner of the state and proceeding across <br/>
<a id="pl.23.18"></a><var>23.18</var>the state from west to east, north to south, but bypassing the 11-county metropolitan <br/>
<a id="pl.23.19"></a><var>23.19</var>area until the southeast corner has been reached; then to the 11-county metropolitan area <br/>
<a id="pl.23.20"></a><var>23.20</var>outside the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul; then in Minneapolis and St. Paul.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.21"></a><var>23.21</var>(b) Congressional district numbers must begin with district one in the southeast <br/>
<a id="pl.23.22"></a><var>23.22</var>corner of the state and end with district eight in the northeast corner of the state.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.23"></a><var>23.23</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Minority representation.</b> (a) The dilution of racial or ethnic minority <br/>
<a id="pl.23.24"></a><var>23.24</var>voting strength is contrary to the laws of the United States and the state of Minnesota. <br/>
<a id="pl.23.25"></a><var>23.25</var>These principles must not be construed to supersede any provision of the Voting Rights <br/>
<a id="pl.23.26"></a><var>23.26</var>Act of 1965, as amended.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.27"></a><var>23.27</var>(b) A redistricting plan must not have the intent or effect of dispersing or <br/>
<a id="pl.23.28"></a><var>23.28</var>concentrating minority population in a manner that prevents minority communities from <br/>
<a id="pl.23.29"></a><var>23.29</var>electing their candidates of choice.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.30"></a><var>23.30</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Minor civil divisions.</b>  (a) A county, city, or town must not be unduly <br/>
<a id="pl.23.31"></a><var>23.31</var>divided unless required to meet equal population requirements or to form districts <br/>
<a id="pl.23.32"></a><var>23.32</var>composed of convenient, contiguous territory.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.33"></a><var>23.33</var>(b) A county, city, or town is not unduly divided in the formation of a legislative or <br/>
<a id="pl.23.34"></a><var>23.34</var>congressional district if:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.35"></a><var>23.35</var>(1) the division occurs because a portion of a city or town is noncontiguous with <br/>
<a id="pl.23.36"></a><var>23.36</var>another portion of the same city or town; or<br/>
<a id="pl.24.1"></a><var>24.1</var>(2) despite the division, the known population of any affected county, city, or town <br/>
<a id="pl.24.2"></a><var>24.2</var>remains wholly located within a single district.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.3"></a><var>24.3</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Preserving communities of interest.</b> (a) Districts should attempt to <br/>
<a id="pl.24.4"></a><var>24.4</var>preserve identifiable communities of interest where that can be done in compliance with <br/>
<a id="pl.24.5"></a><var>24.5</var>the principles under this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.6"></a><var>24.6</var>(b) For purposes of this subdivision, "communities of interest" means recognizable <br/>
<a id="pl.24.7"></a><var>24.7</var>areas with similarities of interests including, but not limited to, racial, ethnic, geographic, <br/>
<a id="pl.24.8"></a><var>24.8</var>social, or cultural interests.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.9"></a><var>24.9</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Data to be used.</b> (a) The geographic areas and population counts used in <br/>
<a id="pl.24.10"></a><var>24.10</var>maps, tables, and legal descriptions of the districts must be those used by the Geographic <br/>
<a id="pl.24.11"></a><var>24.11</var>Information Systems Office of the Legislative Coordinating Commission. The population <br/>
<a id="pl.24.12"></a><var>24.12</var>counts will be the block population counts provided to the state under Public Law 94-171 <br/>
<a id="pl.24.13"></a><var>24.13</var>after each decennial census, subject to correction of any errors acknowledged by the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.14"></a><var>24.14</var>United States Census Bureau.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.15"></a><var>24.15</var>(b) Nothing in this subdivision prohibits the use of additional data, as determined <br/>
<a id="pl.24.16"></a><var>24.16</var>by the legislature.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.17"></a><var>24.17</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Consideration of plans.</b> A redistricting plan must not be considered for <br/>
<a id="pl.24.18"></a><var>24.18</var>adoption by the senate or house of representatives until a block equivalency file showing <br/>
<a id="pl.24.19"></a><var>24.19</var>the district to which each census block has been assigned, in a form prescribed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.20"></a><var>24.20</var>director of the Geographic Information Systems Office, has been filed with the director.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.21"></a><var>24.21</var>    Subd. 11. <b>Priority of principles.</b>  Where it is not possible to fully comply with the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.22"></a><var>24.22</var>principles contained in subdivisions 1 to 8, a redistricting plan must give priority to those <br/>
<a id="pl.24.23"></a><var>24.23</var>principles in the order in which they are listed in this section, except to the extent that <br/>
<a id="pl.24.24"></a><var>24.24</var>doing so would violate federal or state law.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.25"></a><var>24.25</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b> This section is effective the day following final enactment <br/>
<a id="pl.24.26"></a><var>24.26</var>and applies to any plan for districts enacted or established for use on or after that date.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.2.0"></a><a id="pl.24.27"></a><var>24.27</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 3.971, is amended by adding a subdivision to <br/>
<a id="pl.24.28"></a><var>24.28</var>read:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.29"></a><var>24.29</var>    Subd. 8a. <b>Fiscal notes and revenue estimates.</b> The legislative auditor shall <br/>
<a id="pl.24.30"></a><var>24.30</var>participate in the fiscal note and revenue estimate process in the manner described in <br/>
<a id="pl.24.31"></a><var>24.31</var>section 3.98. Authority of the legislative auditor and duties of employees and entities <br/>
<a id="pl.24.32"></a><var>24.32</var>under section 3.978, subdivision 2, apply to the legislative auditor's work on fiscal notes <br/>
<a id="pl.24.33"></a><var>24.33</var>and revenue estimates.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.3.0"></a><a id="pl.25.1"></a><var>25.1</var>    Sec. 3. <b>[3.9735] EVALUATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE </b><br/>
<a id="pl.25.2"></a><var>25.2</var><b>PROGRAMS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.25.3"></a><var>25.3</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Definitions.</b> For purposes of this section, the terms defined in this <br/>
<a id="pl.25.4"></a><var>25.4</var>section have the meanings given them.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.5"></a><var>25.5</var>(a) "General incentive" means a state program, statutory provision, or tax <br/>
<a id="pl.25.6"></a><var>25.6</var>expenditure, including tax credits, tax exemptions, tax deductions, grants, or loans, that <br/>
<a id="pl.25.7"></a><var>25.7</var>is intended to encourage businesses to locate, expand, invest, or remain in Minnesota or <br/>
<a id="pl.25.8"></a><var>25.8</var>to hire or retain employees in Minnesota. To be a general incentive, a state program, <br/>
<a id="pl.25.9"></a><var>25.9</var>statutory provision, or tax expenditure must be available to multiple entities, projects, or <br/>
<a id="pl.25.10"></a><var>25.10</var>associated projects or include eligibility criteria with the intent that it will be available to <br/>
<a id="pl.25.11"></a><var>25.11</var>multiple entities, projects, or associated projects.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.12"></a><var>25.12</var>(b) "Exclusive incentive" means a state program, statutory provision, tax <br/>
<a id="pl.25.13"></a><var>25.13</var>expenditure, or section of a general incentive, including tax credits, tax exemptions, tax <br/>
<a id="pl.25.14"></a><var>25.14</var>deductions, grants, or loans, that is intended to encourage a single specific entity, project, <br/>
<a id="pl.25.15"></a><var>25.15</var>or associated projects to locate, expand, invest, or remain in Minnesota or to hire or retain <br/>
<a id="pl.25.16"></a><var>25.16</var>employees in Minnesota.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.17"></a><var>25.17</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Selection of general incentives for review; schedule for evaluation; </b><br/>
<a id="pl.25.18"></a><var>25.18</var><b>report.</b>  Annually, the legislative auditor shall  submit to the Legislative Audit Commission <br/>
<a id="pl.25.19"></a><var>25.19</var>a list of three to five general incentives proposed for review. In selecting general <br/>
<a id="pl.25.20"></a><var>25.20</var>incentives to include on this list, the legislative auditor may consider what the incentive <br/>
<a id="pl.25.21"></a><var>25.21</var>will cost state and local governments in actual spending and foregone revenue currently or <br/>
<a id="pl.25.22"></a><var>25.22</var>projected into the future, the legislature's need for information about a general incentive <br/>
<a id="pl.25.23"></a><var>25.23</var>that has an upcoming expiration date, and the legislature's need for regular information on <br/>
<a id="pl.25.24"></a><var>25.24</var>the results of all major general incentives. Annually, the Legislative Audit Commission <br/>
<a id="pl.25.25"></a><var>25.25</var>will select at least one general incentive for the legislative auditor's evaluation. The <br/>
<a id="pl.25.26"></a><var>25.26</var>legislative auditor will evaluate the selected general incentive or incentives, prepared <br/>
<a id="pl.25.27"></a><var>25.27</var>according to the evaluation plan established under subdivision 4, and submit a written <br/>
<a id="pl.25.28"></a><var>25.28</var>report to the Legislative Audit Commission.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.29"></a><var>25.29</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Exclusive incentive schedule.</b> The legislative auditor's schedule shall <br/>
<a id="pl.25.30"></a><var>25.30</var>ensure that at least once every four years the legislative auditor will complete an analysis <br/>
<a id="pl.25.31"></a><var>25.31</var>of best practices for exclusive incentives.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.32"></a><var>25.32</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Evaluation plans.</b> By February 1, 2016, the Legislative Audit Commission <br/>
<a id="pl.25.33"></a><var>25.33</var>shall establish evaluation plans that identify elements that the legislative auditor must <br/>
<a id="pl.25.34"></a><var>25.34</var>include in evaluations of a general incentive and an exclusive incentive. The Legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.25.35"></a><var>25.35</var>Audit Commission may modify the evaluation plans as needed.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.4.0"></a><a id="pl.26.1"></a><var>26.1</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 3.98, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.2"></a><var>26.2</var><b>3.98 FISCAL NOTES</b><b> AND REVENUE ESTIMATES</b><b>.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.26.3"></a><var>26.3</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Preparation.</b> The head or chief administrative officer of each <br/>
<a id="pl.26.4"></a><var>26.4</var>department or agency of the state government, including the Supreme Court, shall prepare <br/>
<a id="pl.26.5"></a><var>26.5</var>a fiscal note at the request of the chair of the standing committee to which a bill has been <br/>
<a id="pl.26.6"></a><var>26.6</var>referred, or the chair of the house of representatives Ways and Means Committee, or the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.7"></a><var>26.7</var>chair of the senate Committee on Finance.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.8"></a><var>26.8</var>For purposes of this subdivision, "Supreme Court" includes all agencies, committees, <br/>
<a id="pl.26.9"></a><var>26.9</var>and commissions supervised or appointed by the state Supreme Court or the state court <br/>
<a id="pl.26.10"></a><var>26.10</var>administrator. (a) The chair of the standing committee to which a bill has been referred, <br/>
<a id="pl.26.11"></a><var>26.11</var>the chair of the house of representatives Ways and Means Committee, and the chair of <br/>
<a id="pl.26.12"></a><var>26.12</var>the senate Committee on Finance may request a fiscal note. The chair of the house of <br/>
<a id="pl.26.13"></a><var>26.13</var>representatives or senate tax committee may request a revenue estimate. A request for a <br/>
<a id="pl.26.14"></a><var>26.14</var>fiscal note or revenue estimate must be filed with the legislative auditor.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.15"></a><var>26.15</var>(b) Upon receiving a request for a fiscal note or revenue estimate, the legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.26.16"></a><var>26.16</var>auditor shall request appropriate agencies, offices, boards, or commissions in the executive, <br/>
<a id="pl.26.17"></a><var>26.17</var>judicial, or legislative branch to provide the legislative auditor with an analysis of the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.18"></a><var>26.18</var>financial and personnel impacts of the bill. The analysis must include a clear statement <br/>
<a id="pl.26.19"></a><var>26.19</var>of the assumptions used in the analysis and the extent to which alternative assumptions <br/>
<a id="pl.26.20"></a><var>26.20</var>were considered. Agencies, offices, boards, or commissions shall, after receiving a request <br/>
<a id="pl.26.21"></a><var>26.21</var>from the legislative auditor, submit the analysis in the time and manner requested by the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.22"></a><var>26.22</var>auditor. The legislative auditor may require agencies, offices, boards, or commissions to <br/>
<a id="pl.26.23"></a><var>26.23</var>use the fiscal note tracking system developed and maintained by the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.26.24"></a><var>26.24</var>management and budget for submitting fiscal note information and analysis.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.25"></a><var>26.25</var>(c) The legislative auditor shall review the analysis submitted by agencies, offices, <br/>
<a id="pl.26.26"></a><var>26.26</var>boards, or commissions and assess the reasonableness of the analysis, particularly the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.27"></a><var>26.27</var>reasonableness of the assumptions used in the analysis. The auditor may require agencies, <br/>
<a id="pl.26.28"></a><var>26.28</var>offices, boards, or commissions to resubmit their analysis under new assumptions or <br/>
<a id="pl.26.29"></a><var>26.29</var>calculation parameters as defined by the auditor.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.30"></a><var>26.30</var>(d) When the legislative auditor accepts the final analysis from all relevant agencies, <br/>
<a id="pl.26.31"></a><var>26.31</var>offices, boards, or commissions, the legislative auditor shall deliver the completed <br/>
<a id="pl.26.32"></a><var>26.32</var>fiscal note or revenue estimate. The note or estimate must contain the final analysis <br/>
<a id="pl.26.33"></a><var>26.33</var>and assumptions submitted to the legislative auditor by agencies, offices, boards, or <br/>
<a id="pl.26.34"></a><var>26.34</var>commissions, and a statement by the legislative auditor as to whether the legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.26.35"></a><var>26.35</var>auditor agrees with the final analysis and assumptions. The auditor must state the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.36"></a><var>26.36</var>reasons for any disagreements and may offer alternative analysis and assumptions for <br/>
<a id="pl.27.1"></a><var>27.1</var>consideration by the legislature. If the legislative auditor deems these disagreements <br/>
<a id="pl.27.2"></a><var>27.2</var>sufficiently large, the legislative auditor may submit an unofficial "unapproved" fiscal note <br/>
<a id="pl.27.3"></a><var>27.3</var>to the legislature for public consideration of both the analysis of the agencies, offices, <br/>
<a id="pl.27.4"></a><var>27.4</var>boards, or commissions, and of the legislative auditor.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.5"></a><var>27.5</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Contents.</b> (a) The A fiscal note, where possible, shall:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.6"></a><var>27.6</var>(1) cite the effect in dollar amounts;<br/>
<a id="pl.27.7"></a><var>27.7</var>(2) cite the statutory provisions affected;<br/>
<a id="pl.27.8"></a><var>27.8</var>(3) estimate the increase or decrease in revenues or expenditures;<br/>
<a id="pl.27.9"></a><var>27.9</var>(4) include the costs which may be absorbed without additional funds;<br/>
<a id="pl.27.10"></a><var>27.10</var>(5) include the assumptions used in determining the cost estimates; and<br/>
<a id="pl.27.11"></a><var>27.11</var>(6) specify any long-range implication.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.12"></a><var>27.12</var>(b) The A revenue estimate must estimate the effect of a bill on state tax revenues.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.13"></a><var>27.13</var>(c) A fiscal note or revenue estimate may comment on technical or mechanical <br/>
<a id="pl.27.14"></a><var>27.14</var>defects in the bill but shall express no opinions concerning the merits of the proposal.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.15"></a><var>27.15</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Distribution.</b> A copy of the a fiscal note shall be delivered to the chair <br/>
<a id="pl.27.16"></a><var>27.16</var>of the Ways and Means Committee of the house of representatives, the chair of the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.17"></a><var>27.17</var>Finance Committee of the senate, the chair of the standing committee to which the bill <br/>
<a id="pl.27.18"></a><var>27.18</var>has been referred, to the chief author of the bill and to the commissioner of management <br/>
<a id="pl.27.19"></a><var>27.19</var>and budget. A copy of a revenue estimate shall be delivered to the chairs of the house <br/>
<a id="pl.27.20"></a><var>27.20</var>of representatives and senate tax committees, to the chief author of the bill, and to the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.21"></a><var>27.21</var>commissioner of revenue.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.22"></a><var>27.22</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Uniform procedure.</b> The commissioner of management and budget <br/>
<a id="pl.27.23"></a><var>27.23</var>legislative auditor shall prescribe a uniform procedure to govern the departments and <br/>
<a id="pl.27.24"></a><var>27.24</var>agencies of the state in complying with the requirements of this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.25"></a><var>27.25</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Tracking system.</b> The commissioner of management and budget shall <br/>
<a id="pl.27.26"></a><var>27.26</var>provide the legislative auditor with manuals and other documentation requested by the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.27"></a><var>27.27</var>auditor for the fiscal note tracking system that is maintained by the commissioner.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.5.0"></a><a id="pl.27.28"></a><var>27.28</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 3.987, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.29"></a><var>27.29</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Local impact notes.</b> The commissioner of management and budget <br/>
<a id="pl.27.30"></a><var>27.30</var>legislative auditor shall coordinate the development of a local impact note for any proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.27.31"></a><var>27.31</var>legislation introduced after June 30, 1997, upon request of the chair or the ranking minority <br/>
<a id="pl.27.32"></a><var>27.32</var>member of either legislative Tax, Finance, or Ways and Means Committee. Upon receipt <br/>
<a id="pl.27.33"></a><var>27.33</var>of a request to prepare a local impact note, the commissioner auditor must notify the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.34"></a><var>27.34</var>authors of the proposed legislation that the request has been made. The local impact note <br/>
<a id="pl.27.35"></a><var>27.35</var>must be made available to the public upon request. If the action is among the exceptions <br/>
<a id="pl.28.1"></a><var>28.1</var>listed in section 
         <statute_ref>3.988</statute_ref>, a local impact note need not be requested nor prepared. The <br/>
<a id="pl.28.2"></a><var>28.2</var>commissioner auditor shall make a reasonable and timely estimate of the local fiscal impact <br/>
<a id="pl.28.3"></a><var>28.3</var>on each type of political subdivision that would result from the proposed legislation. The <br/>
<a id="pl.28.4"></a><var>28.4</var>commissioner of management and budget auditor may require any political subdivision or <br/>
<a id="pl.28.5"></a><var>28.5</var>the commissioner of an administrative agency of the state to supply in a timely manner <br/>
<a id="pl.28.6"></a><var>28.6</var>any information determined to be necessary to determine local fiscal impact. The political <br/>
<a id="pl.28.7"></a><var>28.7</var>subdivision, its representative association, or commissioner shall convey the requested <br/>
<a id="pl.28.8"></a><var>28.8</var>information to the commissioner of management and budget auditor with a signed <br/>
<a id="pl.28.9"></a><var>28.9</var>statement to the effect that the information is accurate and complete to the best of its ability. <br/>
<a id="pl.28.10"></a><var>28.10</var>The political subdivision, its representative association, or commissioner, when requested, <br/>
<a id="pl.28.11"></a><var>28.11</var>shall update its determination of local fiscal impact based on actual cost or revenue figures, <br/>
<a id="pl.28.12"></a><var>28.12</var>improved estimates, or both. Upon completion of the note, the commissioner auditor must <br/>
<a id="pl.28.13"></a><var>28.13</var>provide a copy to the authors of the proposed legislation and to the chair and ranking <br/>
<a id="pl.28.14"></a><var>28.14</var>minority member of each committee to which the proposed legislation is referred.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.6.0"></a><a id="pl.28.15"></a><var>28.15</var>    Sec. 6. <b>[6.481] COUNTY AUDITS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.28.16"></a><var>28.16</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Powers and duties.</b> All the powers and duties conferred and imposed <br/>
<a id="pl.28.17"></a><var>28.17</var>upon the state auditor shall be exercised and performed by the state auditor in respect to <br/>
<a id="pl.28.18"></a><var>28.18</var>the offices, institutions, public property, and improvements of several counties of the <br/>
<a id="pl.28.19"></a><var>28.19</var>state. The state auditor may visit, without previous notice, each county and examine all <br/>
<a id="pl.28.20"></a><var>28.20</var>accounts and records relating to the receipt and disbursement of the public funds and the <br/>
<a id="pl.28.21"></a><var>28.21</var>custody of the public funds and other property.  The state auditor shall prescribe and install <br/>
<a id="pl.28.22"></a><var>28.22</var>systems of accounts and financial reports that shall be uniform, so far as practicable, for <br/>
<a id="pl.28.23"></a><var>28.23</var>the same class of offices.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.24"></a><var>28.24</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Annual audit required.</b> A county must have an annual financial audit. <br/>
<a id="pl.28.25"></a><var>28.25</var>A county may choose to have the audit performed by the state auditor, or may choose to <br/>
<a id="pl.28.26"></a><var>28.26</var>have the audit performed by a CPA firm meeting the requirements of section 326A.05. <br/>
<a id="pl.28.27"></a><var>28.27</var>The state auditor or a CPA firm may accept the records and audit of the Department of <br/>
<a id="pl.28.28"></a><var>28.28</var>Human Services instead of examining county human service funds, if the audit of the <br/>
<a id="pl.28.29"></a><var>28.29</var>Department of Human Services has been made within any period covered by the auditor's <br/>
<a id="pl.28.30"></a><var>28.30</var>audit of other county records.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.31"></a><var>28.31</var>    Subd. 3. <b>CPA firm audit.</b> A county audit performed by a CPA firm must meet <br/>
<a id="pl.28.32"></a><var>28.32</var>the standards and be in the form required by the state auditor. The state auditor may <br/>
<a id="pl.28.33"></a><var>28.33</var>require additional information from the CPA firm if the state auditor determines that is <br/>
<a id="pl.28.34"></a><var>28.34</var>in the public interest, but the state auditor must accept the audit unless the state auditor <br/>
<a id="pl.28.35"></a><var>28.35</var>determines it does not meet recognized industry auditing standards or is not in the form <br/>
<a id="pl.29.1"></a><var>29.1</var>required by the state auditor. The state auditor may make additional examinations as the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.2"></a><var>29.2</var>auditor determines to be in the public interest.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.3"></a><var>29.3</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Audit availability; data.</b> A copy of the annual audit by the state auditor or <br/>
<a id="pl.29.4"></a><var>29.4</var>by a CPA firm must be available for public inspection in the Office of the State Auditor and <br/>
<a id="pl.29.5"></a><var>29.5</var>in the Office of the County Auditor. If an audit is performed by a CPA firm, data relating <br/>
<a id="pl.29.6"></a><var>29.6</var>to the audit are subject to the same data classifications that apply under section 6.715. A <br/>
<a id="pl.29.7"></a><var>29.7</var>CPA firm conducting a county audit must provide access to data relating to the audit and is <br/>
<a id="pl.29.8"></a><var>29.8</var>liable for unlawful disclosure of the data as if it were a government entity under chapter 13.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.9"></a><var>29.9</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Reporting.</b> If an audit conducted by the state auditor or a CPA firm <br/>
<a id="pl.29.10"></a><var>29.10</var>discloses malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance, the auditor must report this to the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.11"></a><var>29.11</var>county attorney, who shall institute civil and criminal proceedings as the law and the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.12"></a><var>29.12</var>protection of the public interests requires.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.13"></a><var>29.13</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Payments to state auditor.</b> A county audited by the state auditor must <br/>
<a id="pl.29.14"></a><var>29.14</var>pay the state auditor for the costs and expenses of the audit. If the state auditor makes <br/>
<a id="pl.29.15"></a><var>29.15</var>additional examinations of a county whose audit is performed by a CPA firm, the county <br/>
<a id="pl.29.16"></a><var>29.16</var>must pay the auditor for the cost of these examinations. Payments must be deposited in <br/>
<a id="pl.29.17"></a><var>29.17</var>the state auditor enterprise fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.18"></a><var>29.18</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Procedures for change of auditor.</b> A county that plans to change to or <br/>
<a id="pl.29.19"></a><var>29.19</var>from the state auditor and a CPA firm must notify the state auditor of this change by <br/>
<a id="pl.29.20"></a><var>29.20</var>August 1 of an even-numbered year. Upon this notice, the following calendar year will be <br/>
<a id="pl.29.21"></a><var>29.21</var>the first year's records that will be subject to an audit by the new entity. A county that <br/>
<a id="pl.29.22"></a><var>29.22</var>changes to or from the state auditor must have two annual audits done by the new entity.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.7.0"></a><a id="pl.29.23"></a><var>29.23</var>    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 10.43, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.24"></a><var>29.24</var><b>10.43 TELEPHONE USE; APPROVAL.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.29.25"></a><var>29.25</var>(a) Each representative, senator, constitutional officer, judge, and head of a state <br/>
<a id="pl.29.26"></a><var>29.26</var>department or agency shall sign the person's monthly long-distance telephone bills paid <br/>
<a id="pl.29.27"></a><var>29.27</var>by the state as evidence of the person's approval of each bill. This signature requirement <br/>
<a id="pl.29.28"></a><var>29.28</var>does not apply to a month in which the person's long-distance phone bill paid by the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.29"></a><var>29.29</var>state is less than $5.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.30"></a><var>29.30</var>(b) Even if the monthly long-distance phone bill paid by the state for a person <br/>
<a id="pl.29.31"></a><var>29.31</var>subject to this section is less than $5, the person is responsible for paying that portion of <br/>
<a id="pl.29.32"></a><var>29.32</var>the bill that does not relate to state business. As provided in section 10.46, long-distance <br/>
<a id="pl.29.33"></a><var>29.33</var>telephone bills paid by the state are public data, regardless of the amount of the bills.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.1"></a><var>30.1</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective for telephone bills for usage on or <br/>
<a id="pl.30.2"></a><var>30.2</var>after July 1, 2015.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.8.0"></a><a id="pl.30.3"></a><var>30.3</var>    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 10A.01, subdivision 26, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.30.4"></a><var>30.4</var>    Subd. 26. <b>Noncampaign disbursement.</b> "Noncampaign disbursement" means <br/>
<a id="pl.30.5"></a><var>30.5</var>a purchase or payment of money or anything of value made, or an advance of credit <br/>
<a id="pl.30.6"></a><var>30.6</var>incurred, or a donation in kind received, by a principal campaign committee for any of <br/>
<a id="pl.30.7"></a><var>30.7</var>the following purposes:<br/>
<a id="pl.30.8"></a><var>30.8</var>    (1) payment for accounting and legal services;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.9"></a><var>30.9</var>    (2) return of a contribution to the source;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.10"></a><var>30.10</var>    (3) repayment of a loan made to the principal campaign committee by that committee;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.11"></a><var>30.11</var>    (4) return of a public subsidy;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.12"></a><var>30.12</var>    (5) payment for food, beverages, and necessary utensils and supplies, entertainment, <br/>
<a id="pl.30.13"></a><var>30.13</var>and facility rental for a fund-raising event;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.14"></a><var>30.14</var>    (6) (5) services for a constituent by a member of the legislature or a constitutional <br/>
<a id="pl.30.15"></a><var>30.15</var>officer in the executive branch, including the costs of preparing and distributing a <br/>
<a id="pl.30.16"></a><var>30.16</var>suggestion or idea solicitation to constituents, performed from the beginning of the term <br/>
<a id="pl.30.17"></a><var>30.17</var>of office to adjournment sine die of the legislature in the election year for the office <br/>
<a id="pl.30.18"></a><var>30.18</var>held, and half the cost of services for a constituent by a member of the legislature or a <br/>
<a id="pl.30.19"></a><var>30.19</var>constitutional officer in the executive branch performed from adjournment sine die to 60 <br/>
<a id="pl.30.20"></a><var>30.20</var>days after adjournment sine die;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.21"></a><var>30.21</var>    (7) (6) payment for food and beverages consumed by a candidate or volunteers while <br/>
<a id="pl.30.22"></a><var>30.22</var>they are engaged in campaign activities;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.23"></a><var>30.23</var>    (8) (7) payment for food or a beverage consumed while attending a reception or <br/>
<a id="pl.30.24"></a><var>30.24</var>meeting directly related to legislative duties;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.25"></a><var>30.25</var>    (9) (8) payment of expenses incurred by elected or appointed leaders of a legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.30.26"></a><var>30.26</var>caucus in carrying out their leadership responsibilities;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.27"></a><var>30.27</var>    (10) (9) payment by a principal campaign committee of the candidate's expenses <br/>
<a id="pl.30.28"></a><var>30.28</var>for serving in public office, other than for personal uses;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.29"></a><var>30.29</var>    (11) (10) costs of child care for the candidate's children when campaigning;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.30"></a><var>30.30</var>    (12) (11) fees paid to attend a campaign school;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.31"></a><var>30.31</var>    (13) (12) costs of a postelection party during the election year when a candidate's <br/>
<a id="pl.30.32"></a><var>30.32</var>name will no longer appear on a ballot or the general election is concluded, whichever <br/>
<a id="pl.30.33"></a><var>30.33</var>occurs first;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.34"></a><var>30.34</var>    (14) (13) interest on loans paid by a principal campaign committee on outstanding <br/>
<a id="pl.30.35"></a><var>30.35</var>loans;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.1"></a><var>31.1</var>    (15) (14) filing fees;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.2"></a><var>31.2</var>    (16) (15) post-general election holiday or seasonal cards, thank-you notes, or <br/>
<a id="pl.31.3"></a><var>31.3</var>advertisements in the news media mailed or published prior to the end of the election cycle;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.4"></a><var>31.4</var>    (17) (16) the cost of campaign material purchased to replace defective campaign <br/>
<a id="pl.31.5"></a><var>31.5</var>material, if the defective material is destroyed without being used;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.6"></a><var>31.6</var>    (18) (17) contributions to a party unit;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.7"></a><var>31.7</var>    (19) (18) payments for funeral gifts or memorials;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.8"></a><var>31.8</var>    (20) (19) the cost of a magnet less than six inches in diameter containing legislator <br/>
<a id="pl.31.9"></a><var>31.9</var>contact information and distributed to constituents;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.10"></a><var>31.10</var>    (21) (20) costs associated with a candidate attending a political party state or national <br/>
<a id="pl.31.11"></a><var>31.11</var>convention in this state;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.12"></a><var>31.12</var>    (22) (21) other purchases or payments specified in board rules or advisory opinions <br/>
<a id="pl.31.13"></a><var>31.13</var>as being for any purpose other than to influence the nomination or election of a candidate <br/>
<a id="pl.31.14"></a><var>31.14</var>or to promote or defeat a ballot question; and<br/>
<a id="pl.31.15"></a><var>31.15</var>(23) (22) costs paid to a third party for processing contributions made by a credit <br/>
<a id="pl.31.16"></a><var>31.16</var>card, debit card, or electronic check.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.17"></a><var>31.17</var>    The board must determine whether an activity involves a noncampaign disbursement <br/>
<a id="pl.31.18"></a><var>31.18</var>within the meaning of this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.19"></a><var>31.19</var>    A noncampaign disbursement is considered to be made in the year in which the <br/>
<a id="pl.31.20"></a><var>31.20</var>candidate made the purchase of goods or services or incurred an obligation to pay for <br/>
<a id="pl.31.21"></a><var>31.21</var>goods or services.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.22"></a><var>31.22</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2015, and applies to elections <br/>
<a id="pl.31.23"></a><var>31.23</var>held on or after that date.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.9.0"></a><a id="pl.31.24"></a><var>31.24</var>    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 10A.105, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.31.25"></a><var>31.25</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Single committee.</b> A candidate must not accept contributions <br/>
<a id="pl.31.26"></a><var>31.26</var>from a source, other than self, in aggregate in excess of $750 or accept a public subsidy <br/>
<a id="pl.31.27"></a><var>31.27</var>unless the candidate designates and causes to be formed a single principal campaign <br/>
<a id="pl.31.28"></a><var>31.28</var>committee for each office sought. A candidate may not authorize, designate, or cause to be <br/>
<a id="pl.31.29"></a><var>31.29</var>formed any other political committee bearing the candidate's name or title or otherwise <br/>
<a id="pl.31.30"></a><var>31.30</var>operating under the direct or indirect control of the candidate. However, a candidate may <br/>
<a id="pl.31.31"></a><var>31.31</var>be involved in the direct or indirect control of a party unit.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.32"></a><var>31.32</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2015, and applies to elections <br/>
<a id="pl.31.33"></a><var>31.33</var>held on or after that date.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.10.0"></a><a id="pl.32.1"></a><var>32.1</var>    Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 10A.15, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.2"></a><var>32.2</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Anonymous contributions.</b> A political committee, political fund, <br/>
<a id="pl.32.3"></a><var>32.3</var>principal campaign committee, or party unit may not retain an anonymous contribution <br/>
<a id="pl.32.4"></a><var>32.4</var>in excess of $20, but must forward it to the board for deposit in the general account of <br/>
<a id="pl.32.5"></a><var>32.5</var>the state elections campaign account fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.6"></a><var>32.6</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2015.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.11.0"></a><a id="pl.32.7"></a><var>32.7</var>    Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 10A.245, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.8"></a><var>32.8</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Termination by board.</b> The board may terminate the registration of <br/>
<a id="pl.32.9"></a><var>32.9</var>a principal campaign committee, party unit, political committee, or political fund found <br/>
<a id="pl.32.10"></a><var>32.10</var>to be inactive under this section 60 days after sending written notice of inactivity by <br/>
<a id="pl.32.11"></a><var>32.11</var>certified mail to the affected association at the last address on record with the board for <br/>
<a id="pl.32.12"></a><var>32.12</var>that association. Within 60 days after the board sends notice under this section, the <br/>
<a id="pl.32.13"></a><var>32.13</var>affected association must dispose of its assets as provided in this subdivision. The assets <br/>
<a id="pl.32.14"></a><var>32.14</var>of the principal campaign committee, party unit, or political committee must be used for <br/>
<a id="pl.32.15"></a><var>32.15</var>the purposes authorized by this chapter or section 
         <statute_ref>211B.12</statute_ref> or must be liquidated and <br/>
<a id="pl.32.16"></a><var>32.16</var>deposited in the general account of the state elections campaign account fund. The assets <br/>
<a id="pl.32.17"></a><var>32.17</var>of an association's political fund that were derived from the association's general treasury <br/>
<a id="pl.32.18"></a><var>32.18</var>money revert to the association's general treasury. Assets of a political fund that resulted <br/>
<a id="pl.32.19"></a><var>32.19</var>from contributions to the political fund must be used for the purposes authorized by this <br/>
<a id="pl.32.20"></a><var>32.20</var>chapter or section 
         <statute_ref>211B.12</statute_ref> or must be liquidated and deposited in the general account of <br/>
<a id="pl.32.21"></a><var>32.21</var>the state elections campaign account fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.22"></a><var>32.22</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2015.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.12.0"></a><a id="pl.32.23"></a><var>32.23</var>    Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 10A.257, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.24"></a><var>32.24</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Unused funds.</b> For election cycles ending on or before December <br/>
<a id="pl.32.25"></a><var>32.25</var>31, 2016, after all campaign expenditures and noncampaign disbursements for an election <br/>
<a id="pl.32.26"></a><var>32.26</var>cycle have been made, an amount up to 25 percent of the 2014 election cycle expenditure <br/>
<a id="pl.32.27"></a><var>32.27</var>limit for the office may be carried forward. Any remaining amount up to the total amount of <br/>
<a id="pl.32.28"></a><var>32.28</var>the 2014 public subsidy from the state elections campaign fund must be returned to the state <br/>
<a id="pl.32.29"></a><var>32.29</var>treasury for credit to the general fund under section 
         <statute_ref>10A.324</statute_ref>. Any remaining amount in <br/>
<a id="pl.32.30"></a><var>32.30</var>excess of the 2014 total public subsidy must be contributed to the state elections campaign <br/>
<a id="pl.32.31"></a><var>32.31</var>account or a political party for multicandidate expenditures as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>10A.275</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.32"></a><var>32.32</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2015, and applies to elections <br/>
<a id="pl.32.33"></a><var>32.33</var>held on or after that date.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.13.0"></a><a id="pl.33.1"></a><var>33.1</var>    Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 10A.38, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.33.2"></a><var>33.2</var><b>10A.38 CAPTIONING OF CAMPAIGN ADVERTISEMENTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.33.3"></a><var>33.3</var>    (a) This section applies to a campaign advertisement by a candidate who is governed <br/>
<a id="pl.33.4"></a><var>33.4</var>by an agreement under section 
<statute_ref>10A.322</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.5"></a><var>33.5</var>    (b) "Campaign advertisement" means a professionally produced visual or audio <br/>
<a id="pl.33.6"></a><var>33.6</var>recording of two minutes or less produced by the candidate for the purpose of influencing <br/>
<a id="pl.33.7"></a><var>33.7</var>the nomination or election of a candidate.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.8"></a><var>33.8</var>    (c) (b) A campaign advertisement that is disseminated as an advertisement by <br/>
<a id="pl.33.9"></a><var>33.9</var>broadcast or cable television must include closed captioning for deaf and hard-of-hearing <br/>
<a id="pl.33.10"></a><var>33.10</var>viewers, unless the candidate has filed with the board before the advertisement is <br/>
<a id="pl.33.11"></a><var>33.11</var>disseminated a statement setting forth the reasons for not doing so. A campaign <br/>
<a id="pl.33.12"></a><var>33.12</var>advertisement that is disseminated as an advertisement to the public on the candidate's <br/>
<a id="pl.33.13"></a><var>33.13</var>Web site must include closed captioning for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers, unless the <br/>
<a id="pl.33.14"></a><var>33.14</var>candidate has posted on the Web site a transcript of the spoken content of the advertisement <br/>
<a id="pl.33.15"></a><var>33.15</var>or the candidate has filed with the board before the advertisement is disseminated a <br/>
<a id="pl.33.16"></a><var>33.16</var>statement setting forth the reasons for not doing so. A campaign advertisement must <br/>
<a id="pl.33.17"></a><var>33.17</var>not be disseminated as an advertisement by radio unless the candidate has posted on <br/>
<a id="pl.33.18"></a><var>33.18</var>the candidate's Web site a transcript of the spoken content of the advertisement or the <br/>
<a id="pl.33.19"></a><var>33.19</var>candidate has filed with the board before the advertisement is disseminated a statement <br/>
<a id="pl.33.20"></a><var>33.20</var>setting forth the reasons for not doing so.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.14.0"></a><a id="pl.33.21"></a><var>33.21</var>    Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 14.02, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.33.22"></a><var>33.22</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.33.23"></a><var>33.23</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Substantial economic impact.</b> A rule has a "substantial economic impact" <br/>
<a id="pl.33.24"></a><var>33.24</var>if the rule would result in, or likely result in:<br/>
<a id="pl.33.25"></a><var>33.25</var>(1) an adverse effect or impact on the private-sector economy of the state of <br/>
<a id="pl.33.26"></a><var>33.26</var>Minnesota of $5,000,000 or more in a single year;<br/>
<a id="pl.33.27"></a><var>33.27</var>(2) a significant increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual private-sector <br/>
<a id="pl.33.28"></a><var>33.28</var>industries, state agencies, local governments, individuals, or private-sector enterprises <br/>
<a id="pl.33.29"></a><var>33.29</var>within certain geographic regions inside the state of Minnesota;<br/>
<a id="pl.33.30"></a><var>33.30</var>(3) significant adverse impacts on the competitiveness of private-sector <br/>
<a id="pl.33.31"></a><var>33.31</var>Minnesota-based enterprises or on private-sector employment, investment, productivity, <br/>
<a id="pl.33.32"></a><var>33.32</var>or innovation within the state of Minnesota; or<br/>
<a id="pl.33.33"></a><var>33.33</var>(4) compliance costs, in the first year after the rule takes effect, of more than $25,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.33.34"></a><var>33.34</var>for any one business that has less than 50 full-time employees, or for any one statutory or <br/>
<a id="pl.33.35"></a><var>33.35</var>home rule charter city that has less than ten full-time employees.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.15.0"></a><a id="pl.34.1"></a><var>34.1</var>    Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 14.05, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.34.2"></a><var>34.2</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Authority to adopt original rules restricted.</b> (a) Each agency shall <br/>
<a id="pl.34.3"></a><var>34.3</var>adopt, amend, suspend, or repeal its rules: (1) in accordance with the procedures specified <br/>
<a id="pl.34.4"></a><var>34.4</var>in sections 
         <statute_ref>14.001</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>14.69</statute_ref>, and; (2) only pursuant to authority delegated by state or <br/>
<a id="pl.34.5"></a><var>34.5</var>federal law; and (3) in full compliance with its duties and obligations.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.6"></a><var>34.6</var>(b) If a law authorizing rules is repealed, the rules adopted pursuant to that law are <br/>
<a id="pl.34.7"></a><var>34.7</var>automatically repealed on the effective date of the law's repeal unless there is another <br/>
<a id="pl.34.8"></a><var>34.8</var>law authorizing the rules.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.9"></a><var>34.9</var>(c) Except as provided in section 
         <statute_ref>14.06</statute_ref>, sections 
         <statute_ref>14.001</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>14.69</statute_ref> shall not be <br/>
<a id="pl.34.10"></a><var>34.10</var>authority for an agency to adopt, amend, suspend, or repeal rules.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.16.0"></a><a id="pl.34.11"></a><var>34.11</var>    Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 14.05, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.34.12"></a><var>34.12</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Authority to modify proposed rule.</b> (a) An agency may modify a <br/>
<a id="pl.34.13"></a><var>34.13</var>proposed rule in accordance with the procedures of the Administrative Procedure Act. <br/>
<a id="pl.34.14"></a><var>34.14</var>However, an agency may not modify a proposed rule so that it is substantially different <br/>
<a id="pl.34.15"></a><var>34.15</var>from the proposed rule in the notice of intent to adopt rules or notice of hearing.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.16"></a><var>34.16</var>(b) A modification does not make a proposed rule substantially different if:<br/>
<a id="pl.34.17"></a><var>34.17</var>(1) the differences are within the scope of the matter announced in the notice of <br/>
<a id="pl.34.18"></a><var>34.18</var>intent to adopt or notice of hearing and are in character with the issues raised in that notice;<br/>
<a id="pl.34.19"></a><var>34.19</var>(2) the differences are a logical outgrowth of the contents of the notice of intent to <br/>
<a id="pl.34.20"></a><var>34.20</var>adopt or notice of hearing and the comments submitted in response to the notice; and<br/>
<a id="pl.34.21"></a><var>34.21</var>(3) the notice of intent to adopt or notice of hearing provided fair warning that the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.22"></a><var>34.22</var>outcome of that rulemaking proceeding could be the rule in question.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.23"></a><var>34.23</var>(c) In determining whether the notice of intent to adopt or notice of hearing provided <br/>
<a id="pl.34.24"></a><var>34.24</var>fair warning that the outcome of that rulemaking proceeding could be the rule in question <br/>
<a id="pl.34.25"></a><var>34.25</var>the following factors must be considered:<br/>
<a id="pl.34.26"></a><var>34.26</var>(1) the extent to which persons who will be affected by the rule should have <br/>
<a id="pl.34.27"></a><var>34.27</var>understood that the rulemaking proceeding on which it is based could affect their interests;<br/>
<a id="pl.34.28"></a><var>34.28</var>(2) the extent to which the subject matter of the rule or issues determined by the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.29"></a><var>34.29</var>rule are different from the subject matter or issues contained in the notice of intent to <br/>
<a id="pl.34.30"></a><var>34.30</var>adopt or notice of hearing; and<br/>
<a id="pl.34.31"></a><var>34.31</var>(3) the extent to which the effects of the rule differ from the effects of the proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.34.32"></a><var>34.32</var>rule contained in the notice of intent to adopt or notice of hearing.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.33"></a><var>34.33</var>(d) A modification makes a proposed rule substantially different if the modification <br/>
<a id="pl.34.34"></a><var>34.34</var>causes a rule that did not previously have a substantial economic impact to have a <br/>
<a id="pl.34.35"></a><var>34.35</var>substantial economic impact.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.17.0"></a><a id="pl.35.1"></a><var>35.1</var>    Sec. 17. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 14.116, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.35.2"></a><var>35.2</var><b>14.116 NOTICE TO LEGISLATURE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.35.3"></a><var>35.3</var>(a) By January 15 each year, each agency must submit its rulemaking docket <br/>
<a id="pl.35.4"></a><var>35.4</var>maintained under section 
         <statute_ref>14.366</statute_ref>, and the official rulemaking record required under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.35.5"></a><var>35.5</var>14.365
         </statute_ref> for any rule adopted during the preceding calendar year, to the chairs and ranking <br/>
<a id="pl.35.6"></a><var>35.6</var>minority members of the legislative policy and budget committees with jurisdiction over <br/>
<a id="pl.35.7"></a><var>35.7</var>the subject matter of the proposed rule and to the Legislative Coordinating Commission. <br/>
<a id="pl.35.8"></a><var>35.8</var>Each agency must post a link to its rulemaking docket on the agency Web site home page.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.9"></a><var>35.9</var>(b) When an agency mails notice of intent to adopt rules under section 
         <statute_ref>14.14</statute_ref> or <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.35.10"></a><var>35.10</var>14.22
         </statute_ref>, the agency must send a copy of the same notice and a copy of the statement of need <br/>
<a id="pl.35.11"></a><var>35.11</var>and reasonableness to the chairs and ranking minority party members of the legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.35.12"></a><var>35.12</var>policy and budget committees with jurisdiction over the subject matter of the proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.35.13"></a><var>35.13</var>rules and to the Legislative Coordinating Commission.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.14"></a><var>35.14</var>(c) In addition, if the mailing of the notice is within two years of the effective date <br/>
<a id="pl.35.15"></a><var>35.15</var>of the law granting the agency authority to adopt the proposed rules, the agency shall <br/>
<a id="pl.35.16"></a><var>35.16</var>make reasonable efforts to send a copy of the notice and the statement to all sitting <br/>
<a id="pl.35.17"></a><var>35.17</var>legislators who were chief house of representatives and senate authors of the bill granting <br/>
<a id="pl.35.18"></a><var>35.18</var>the rulemaking authority. If the bill was amended to include this rulemaking authority, <br/>
<a id="pl.35.19"></a><var>35.19</var>the agency shall make reasonable efforts to send the notice and the statement to the chief <br/>
<a id="pl.35.20"></a><var>35.20</var>house of representatives and senate authors of the amendment granting rulemaking <br/>
<a id="pl.35.21"></a><var>35.21</var>authority, rather than to the chief authors of the bill.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.18.0"></a><a id="pl.35.22"></a><var>35.22</var>    Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 14.127, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.35.23"></a><var>35.23</var><b>14.127 LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL REQUIRED.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.35.24"></a><var>35.24</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Cost thresholds</b><b> Substantial economic impact</b><b>.</b> An agency must <br/>
<a id="pl.35.25"></a><var>35.25</var>determine if the cost of complying with a proposed rule in the first year after the rule <br/>
<a id="pl.35.26"></a><var>35.26</var>takes effect will exceed $25,000 for: (1) any one business that has less than 50 full-time <br/>
<a id="pl.35.27"></a><var>35.27</var>employees; or (2) any one statutory or home rule charter city that has less than ten <br/>
<a id="pl.35.28"></a><var>35.28</var>full-time employees. For purposes of this section, "business" means a business entity <br/>
<a id="pl.35.29"></a><var>35.29</var>organized for profit or as a nonprofit, and includes an individual, partnership, corporation, <br/>
<a id="pl.35.30"></a><var>35.30</var>joint venture, association, or cooperative has a substantial economic impact, as defined <br/>
<a id="pl.35.31"></a><var>35.31</var>in section 14.02, subdivision 5.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.32"></a><var>35.32</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Agency determination.</b> An agency must make the determination required <br/>
<a id="pl.35.33"></a><var>35.33</var>by subdivision 1 before the close of the hearing record, or before the agency submits the <br/>
<a id="pl.35.34"></a><var>35.34</var>record to the administrative law judge if there is no hearing agency gives notice under <br/>
<a id="pl.36.1"></a><var>36.1</var>section 14.14, 14.22, 14.225, or 14.389. The administrative law judge must review and <br/>
<a id="pl.36.2"></a><var>36.2</var>approve or disapprove the agency determination under this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.3"></a><var>36.3</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Legislative approval required.</b> (a) If the agency determines that a <br/>
<a id="pl.36.4"></a><var>36.4</var>proposed rule has a substantial economic impact, the agency must request the legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.36.5"></a><var>36.5</var>auditor to convene a five-person peer review advisory panel to conduct an impact analysis <br/>
<a id="pl.36.6"></a><var>36.6</var>of the proposed rule. Within 30 days of receipt of the agency's request, the legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.36.7"></a><var>36.7</var>auditor shall convene a peer review advisory panel. The advisory panel must be made up <br/>
<a id="pl.36.8"></a><var>36.8</var>of individuals who have not directly or indirectly been involved in the work conducted or <br/>
<a id="pl.36.9"></a><var>36.9</var>contracted by the agency and who are not employed by the agency. The agency must pay <br/>
<a id="pl.36.10"></a><var>36.10</var>each panel member for the costs of the person's service on the panel, as determined by <br/>
<a id="pl.36.11"></a><var>36.11</var>the legislative auditor. The agency shall transfer an amount from the agency's operating <br/>
<a id="pl.36.12"></a><var>36.12</var>budget to the legislative auditor to pay for costs for convening the peer review advisory <br/>
<a id="pl.36.13"></a><var>36.13</var>panel process. The panel may receive written and oral comments from the public during <br/>
<a id="pl.36.14"></a><var>36.14</var>its review. The panel must submit its report within 60 days of being convened. The <br/>
<a id="pl.36.15"></a><var>36.15</var>agency must receive a final report from the panel before the agency conducts a public <br/>
<a id="pl.36.16"></a><var>36.16</var>hearing on a proposed rule or, if no hearing is held, before the rule is submitted to the <br/>
<a id="pl.36.17"></a><var>36.17</var>administrative law judge. The panel's report must include its conclusions on the extent to <br/>
<a id="pl.36.18"></a><var>36.18</var>which the proposed rule:<br/>
<a id="pl.36.19"></a><var>36.19</var>(1) is based on sound, reasonably available scientific, technical, economic, or other <br/>
<a id="pl.36.20"></a><var>36.20</var>information or rationale; and<br/>
<a id="pl.36.21"></a><var>36.21</var>(2) is more restrictive than a standard, limitation, or requirement imposed by federal <br/>
<a id="pl.36.22"></a><var>36.22</var>law or rule pertaining to the same subject matter.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.23"></a><var>36.23</var>(b) If the agency determines that a rule does not have a substantial economic impact, <br/>
<a id="pl.36.24"></a><var>36.24</var>the administrative law judge must review this determination. If the administrative law <br/>
<a id="pl.36.25"></a><var>36.25</var>judge determines that a rule may have a substantial economic impact, the agency must <br/>
<a id="pl.36.26"></a><var>36.26</var>have the legislative auditor arrange for the analysis required by paragraph (a), and the <br/>
<a id="pl.36.27"></a><var>36.27</var>agency must give new notice of intent to adopt the proposed rule after receiving this <br/>
<a id="pl.36.28"></a><var>36.28</var>analysis. The administrative law judge may make this determination as part of the <br/>
<a id="pl.36.29"></a><var>36.29</var>administrative law judge's report on the proposed rule, or at any earlier time after the <br/>
<a id="pl.36.30"></a><var>36.30</var>administrative law judge is assigned to the rule proceeding.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.31"></a><var>36.31</var>(c) If the agency determines that the cost exceeds the threshold in subdivision 1 <br/>
<a id="pl.36.32"></a><var>36.32</var>proposed rule has a substantial economic impact, or if the administrative law judge <br/>
<a id="pl.36.33"></a><var>36.33</var>disapproves the agency's determination that the cost does rule does not exceed the threshold <br/>
<a id="pl.36.34"></a><var>36.34</var>in subdivision 1, any business that has less than 50 full-time employees or any statutory <br/>
<a id="pl.36.35"></a><var>36.35</var>or home rule charter city that has less than ten full-time employees may file a written <br/>
<a id="pl.36.36"></a><var>36.36</var>statement with the agency claiming a temporary exemption from the rules. Upon filing of <br/>
<a id="pl.37.1"></a><var>37.1</var>such a statement with the agency, the rules do not apply to that business or that city until the <br/>
<a id="pl.37.2"></a><var>37.2</var>rules are have a substantial economic impact, the agency or the administrative law judge <br/>
<a id="pl.37.3"></a><var>37.3</var>shall deliver the determination and peer review advisory panel report to the Legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.37.4"></a><var>37.4</var>Coordinating Commission and to the chairs and ranking minority members of the house <br/>
<a id="pl.37.5"></a><var>37.5</var>of representatives and senate committees and divisions with jurisdiction over the subject <br/>
<a id="pl.37.6"></a><var>37.6</var>matter of the rule, and the proposed rule does not take effect until the rule is approved by a <br/>
<a id="pl.37.7"></a><var>37.7</var>law enacted after the agency determination or administrative law judge disapproval.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.8"></a><var>37.8</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Exceptions.</b> (a) Subdivision 3 does not apply if the administrative law <br/>
<a id="pl.37.9"></a><var>37.9</var>judge approves an agency's determination that the legislature has appropriated money to <br/>
<a id="pl.37.10"></a><var>37.10</var>sufficiently fund the expected cost of the rule upon the business or city proposed to be <br/>
<a id="pl.37.11"></a><var>37.11</var>regulated by the rule.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.12"></a><var>37.12</var>(b) Subdivision 3 does not apply if the administrative law judge approves an <br/>
<a id="pl.37.13"></a><var>37.13</var>agency's determination that the rule has been proposed pursuant to a specific federal <br/>
<a id="pl.37.14"></a><var>37.14</var>statutory or regulatory mandate.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.15"></a><var>37.15</var>(c) (b) This section does not apply if the rule is adopted under section 
         <statute_ref>14.388</statute_ref> or <br/>
<a id="pl.37.16"></a><var>37.16</var>under another law specifying that the rulemaking procedures of this chapter do not apply.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.17"></a><var>37.17</var>(d) (c) This section does not apply to a rule adopted by the Public Utilities <br/>
<a id="pl.37.18"></a><var>37.18</var>Commission.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.19"></a><var>37.19</var>(e) Subdivision 3 does not apply if the governor waives application of subdivision 3. <br/>
<a id="pl.37.20"></a><var>37.20</var>The governor may issue a waiver at any time, either before or after the rule would take <br/>
<a id="pl.37.21"></a><var>37.21</var>effect, but for the requirement of legislative approval. As soon as possible after issuing a <br/>
<a id="pl.37.22"></a><var>37.22</var>waiver under this paragraph, the governor must send notice of the waiver to the speaker of <br/>
<a id="pl.37.23"></a><var>37.23</var>the house and the president of the senate and must publish notice of this determination in <br/>
<a id="pl.37.24"></a><var>37.24</var>the State Register.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.25"></a><var>37.25</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Severability.</b> If an administrative law judge determines that part of a <br/>
<a id="pl.37.26"></a><var>37.26</var>proposed rule exceeds the threshold specified in subdivision 1 has a substantial economic <br/>
<a id="pl.37.27"></a><var>37.27</var>impact, but that a severable portion of a proposed rule does not exceed the threshold in <br/>
<a id="pl.37.28"></a><var>37.28</var>subdivision 1 have a substantial economic impact, the administrative law judge may <br/>
<a id="pl.37.29"></a><var>37.29</var>provide that the severable portion of the rule that does not exceed the threshold have a <br/>
<a id="pl.37.30"></a><var>37.30</var>substantial economic impact may take effect without legislative approval.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.19.0"></a><a id="pl.37.31"></a><var>37.31</var>    Sec. 19. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 14.131, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.37.32"></a><var>37.32</var><b>14.131 STATEMENT OF NEED AND REASONABLENESS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.37.33"></a><var>37.33</var>By the date of the section 
         <statute_ref>14.14, subdivision 1a</statute_ref>, 14.22, or 14.225, notice, the agency <br/>
<a id="pl.37.34"></a><var>37.34</var>must prepare, review, and make available for public review a statement of the need for and <br/>
<a id="pl.37.35"></a><var>37.35</var>reasonableness of the rule. The statement of need and reasonableness must be prepared <br/>
<a id="pl.38.1"></a><var>38.1</var>under rules adopted by the chief administrative law judge and must include the following <br/>
<a id="pl.38.2"></a><var>38.2</var>to the extent the agency, through reasonable effort, can ascertain this information:<br/>
<a id="pl.38.3"></a><var>38.3</var>(1) a description of the classes of persons who probably will be affected by the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.4"></a><var>38.4</var>proposed rule, including classes that will bear the costs of the proposed rule and classes <br/>
<a id="pl.38.5"></a><var>38.5</var>that will benefit from the proposed rule;<br/>
<a id="pl.38.6"></a><var>38.6</var>(2) the probable costs to the agency and to any other agency of the implementation <br/>
<a id="pl.38.7"></a><var>38.7</var>and enforcement of the proposed rule and any anticipated effect on state revenues;<br/>
<a id="pl.38.8"></a><var>38.8</var>(3) a determination of whether there are less costly methods or less intrusive <br/>
<a id="pl.38.9"></a><var>38.9</var>methods for achieving the purpose of the proposed rule;<br/>
<a id="pl.38.10"></a><var>38.10</var>(4) a description of any alternative methods for achieving the purpose of the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.11"></a><var>38.11</var>proposed rule that were seriously considered by the agency and the reasons why they <br/>
<a id="pl.38.12"></a><var>38.12</var>were rejected in favor of the proposed rule;<br/>
<a id="pl.38.13"></a><var>38.13</var>(5) the probable costs of complying with the proposed rule, including the portion <br/>
<a id="pl.38.14"></a><var>38.14</var>of the total costs that will be borne by identifiable categories of affected parties, such as <br/>
<a id="pl.38.15"></a><var>38.15</var>separate classes of governmental units, businesses, or individuals;<br/>
<a id="pl.38.16"></a><var>38.16</var>(6) the probable costs or consequences of not adopting the proposed rule, including <br/>
<a id="pl.38.17"></a><var>38.17</var>those costs or consequences borne by identifiable categories of affected parties, such as <br/>
<a id="pl.38.18"></a><var>38.18</var>separate classes of government units, businesses, or individuals;<br/>
<a id="pl.38.19"></a><var>38.19</var>(7) an assessment of any differences between the proposed rule and existing federal <br/>
<a id="pl.38.20"></a><var>38.20</var>regulations and a specific analysis of the need for and reasonableness of each difference; and<br/>
<a id="pl.38.21"></a><var>38.21</var>(8) an assessment of the cumulative effect of the rule with other federal and state <br/>
<a id="pl.38.22"></a><var>38.22</var>regulations related to the specific purpose of the rule.; and<br/>
<a id="pl.38.23"></a><var>38.23</var>(9) the agency's findings and conclusions that support its determination that the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.24"></a><var>38.24</var>proposed rule does or does not have a substantial economic impact.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.25"></a><var>38.25</var>The statement must describe how the agency, in developing the rules, considered <br/>
<a id="pl.38.26"></a><var>38.26</var>and implemented the legislative policy supporting performance-based regulatory systems <br/>
<a id="pl.38.27"></a><var>38.27</var>set forth in section 
         <statute_ref>14.002</statute_ref> in a cost-effective and timely manner.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.28"></a><var>38.28</var>For purposes of clause (8), "cumulative effect" means the impact that results from <br/>
<a id="pl.38.29"></a><var>38.29</var>incremental impact of the proposed rule in addition to other rules, regardless of what <br/>
<a id="pl.38.30"></a><var>38.30</var>state or federal agency has adopted the other rules. Cumulative effects can result from <br/>
<a id="pl.38.31"></a><var>38.31</var>individually minor but collectively significant rules adopted over a period of time.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.32"></a><var>38.32</var>The statement must describe, with reasonable particularity, the scientific, technical, <br/>
<a id="pl.38.33"></a><var>38.33</var>economic, or other information and rationale that supports the proposed rule.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.34"></a><var>38.34</var>The statement must also describe the agency's efforts to provide additional <br/>
<a id="pl.38.35"></a><var>38.35</var>notification under section 
         <statute_ref>14.14, subdivision 1a</statute_ref>, to persons or classes of persons who may <br/>
<a id="pl.38.36"></a><var>38.36</var>be affected by the proposed rule or must explain why these efforts were not made.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.1"></a><var>39.1</var>The agency must consult with the commissioner of management and budget to <br/>
<a id="pl.39.2"></a><var>39.2</var>help evaluate the fiscal impact and fiscal benefits of the proposed rule on units of local <br/>
<a id="pl.39.3"></a><var>39.3</var>government. The agency must send a copy of the statement of need and reasonableness <br/>
<a id="pl.39.4"></a><var>39.4</var>to the Legislative Reference Library when the notice of hearing is mailed under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.39.5"></a><var>39.5</var>14.14, subdivision 1a
         </statute_ref>.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.20.0"></a><a id="pl.39.6"></a><var>39.6</var>    Sec. 20. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 14.388, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.39.7"></a><var>39.7</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Notice.</b> An agency proposing to adopt, amend, or repeal a rule under this <br/>
<a id="pl.39.8"></a><var>39.8</var>section must give notice to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.39.9"></a><var>39.9</var>policy and budget committees with jurisdiction over the subject matter of the proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.39.10"></a><var>39.10</var>rules and to the Legislative Coordinating Commission, must give electronic notice of its <br/>
<a id="pl.39.11"></a><var>39.11</var>intent in accordance with section 
         <statute_ref>16E.07, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, and must give notice by United <br/>
<a id="pl.39.12"></a><var>39.12</var>States mail or electronic mail to persons who have registered their names with the agency <br/>
<a id="pl.39.13"></a><var>39.13</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>14.14, subdivision 1a</statute_ref>. The notice must be given no later than the date the <br/>
<a id="pl.39.14"></a><var>39.14</var>agency submits the proposed rule to the Office of Administrative Hearings for review <br/>
<a id="pl.39.15"></a><var>39.15</var>of its legality and must include:<br/>
<a id="pl.39.16"></a><var>39.16</var>(1) the proposed rule, amendment, or repeal;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.17"></a><var>39.17</var>(2) an explanation of why the rule meets the requirements of the good cause <br/>
<a id="pl.39.18"></a><var>39.18</var>exemption under subdivision 1; and<br/>
<a id="pl.39.19"></a><var>39.19</var>(3) a statement that interested parties have five business days after the date of the <br/>
<a id="pl.39.20"></a><var>39.20</var>notice to submit comments to the Office of Administrative Hearings.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.21.0"></a><a id="pl.39.21"></a><var>39.21</var>    Sec. 21. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 14.389, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.39.22"></a><var>39.22</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Notice and comment.</b> The agency must publish notice of the proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.39.23"></a><var>39.23</var>rule in the State Register and, must mail the notice by United States mail or electronic <br/>
<a id="pl.39.24"></a><var>39.24</var>mail to persons who have registered with the agency to receive mailed notices, and must <br/>
<a id="pl.39.25"></a><var>39.25</var>give notice to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative policy and <br/>
<a id="pl.39.26"></a><var>39.26</var>budget committees with jurisdiction over the subject matter of the proposed rules and to <br/>
<a id="pl.39.27"></a><var>39.27</var>the Legislative Coordinating Commission. The mailed notice and the notice to legislators <br/>
<a id="pl.39.28"></a><var>39.28</var>must include either a copy of the proposed rule or a description of the nature and effect <br/>
<a id="pl.39.29"></a><var>39.29</var>of the proposed rule and a statement that a free copy is available from the agency upon <br/>
<a id="pl.39.30"></a><var>39.30</var>request. The notice in the State Register must include the proposed rule or the amended <br/>
<a id="pl.39.31"></a><var>39.31</var>rule in the form required by the revisor under section 
         <statute_ref>14.07</statute_ref>, an easily readable and <br/>
<a id="pl.39.32"></a><var>39.32</var>understandable summary of the overall nature and effect of the proposed rule, and a <br/>
<a id="pl.39.33"></a><var>39.33</var>citation to the most specific statutory authority for the rule, including authority for the <br/>
<a id="pl.40.1"></a><var>40.1</var>rule to be adopted under the process in this section. The agency must allow 30 days after <br/>
<a id="pl.40.2"></a><var>40.2</var>publication in the State Register for comment on the rule.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.22.0"></a><a id="pl.40.3"></a><var>40.3</var>    Sec. 22. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 14.44, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.40.4"></a><var>40.4</var><b>14.44 DETERMINATION OF VALIDITY OF RULE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.40.5"></a><var>40.5</var>(a) The validity of any rule, or the validity of any agency policy, guideline, bulletin, <br/>
<a id="pl.40.6"></a><var>40.6</var>criterion, manual standard, or similar pronouncement that the petitioner believes is a <br/>
<a id="pl.40.7"></a><var>40.7</var>rule as defined in section 14.02, subdivision 4, may be determined upon the petition <br/>
<a id="pl.40.8"></a><var>40.8</var>for a declaratory judgment thereon, addressed to the Court of Appeals, when it appears <br/>
<a id="pl.40.9"></a><var>40.9</var>that the rule or pronouncement, or its threatened application, interferes with or impairs, <br/>
<a id="pl.40.10"></a><var>40.10</var>or threatens to interfere with or impair the legal rights or privileges of the petitioner. <br/>
<a id="pl.40.11"></a><var>40.11</var>The agency shall be made a party to the proceeding. The declaratory judgment may be <br/>
<a id="pl.40.12"></a><var>40.12</var>rendered whether or not the petitioner has first requested the agency to pass upon the <br/>
<a id="pl.40.13"></a><var>40.13</var>validity of the rule in question, whether or not the petitioner has petitioned the Office <br/>
<a id="pl.40.14"></a><var>40.14</var>of Administrative Hearings under section 14.381, and whether or not the agency has <br/>
<a id="pl.40.15"></a><var>40.15</var>commenced an action against the petitioner to enforce the rule.<br/>
<a id="pl.40.16"></a><var>40.16</var>(b) If the subject of the petition is an agency policy, guideline, bulletin, criterion, <br/>
<a id="pl.40.17"></a><var>40.17</var>manual standard, or similar pronouncement, the agency must cease enforcement of the <br/>
<a id="pl.40.18"></a><var>40.18</var>pronouncement upon filing of the petition until the Court of Appeals rules on the matter. <br/>
<a id="pl.40.19"></a><var>40.19</var>The agency is liable for all costs associated with review of the petition. If the Court of <br/>
<a id="pl.40.20"></a><var>40.20</var>Appeals rules in favor of the agency, the agency may recover all or a portion of the cost <br/>
<a id="pl.40.21"></a><var>40.21</var>from the petitioner unless the petitioner is entitled to proceed in forma pauperis under <br/>
<a id="pl.40.22"></a><var>40.22</var>section 563.01, or the court determines that the petition was brought in good faith or the <br/>
<a id="pl.40.23"></a><var>40.23</var>assessment of the costs would constitute an undue hardship for the petitioner. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.23.0"></a><a id="pl.40.24"></a><var>40.24</var>    Sec. 23. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 14.45, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.40.25"></a><var>40.25</var><b>14.45 RULE DECLARED INVALID.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.40.26"></a><var>40.26</var>In proceedings under section 
         <statute_ref>14.44</statute_ref>, the court shall declare the rule or agency <br/>
<a id="pl.40.27"></a><var>40.27</var>pronouncement invalid if it finds that it violates constitutional provisions or exceeds the <br/>
<a id="pl.40.28"></a><var>40.28</var>statutory authority of the agency or if the rule was adopted or the pronouncement was <br/>
<a id="pl.40.29"></a><var>40.29</var>improperly implemented without compliance with statutory rulemaking procedures. Any <br/>
<a id="pl.40.30"></a><var>40.30</var>party to proceedings under section 
         <statute_ref>14.44</statute_ref>, including the agency, may appeal an adverse <br/>
<a id="pl.40.31"></a><var>40.31</var>decision of the Court of Appeals to the Supreme Court as in other civil cases.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.24.0"></a><a id="pl.40.32"></a><var>40.32</var>    Sec. 24. <b>[15.0145] ETHNIC COUNCILS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.41.1"></a><var>41.1</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Three ethnic councils; creation.</b> (a) The Minnesota Council on <br/>
<a id="pl.41.2"></a><var>41.2</var>Latino Affairs includes public members with an ethnic heritage from Mexico, any of the <br/>
<a id="pl.41.3"></a><var>41.3</var>countries in Central or South America, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, or Puerto Rico. <br/>
<a id="pl.41.4"></a><var>41.4</var>(b) The Minnesota African Heritage Council includes public members of black <br/>
<a id="pl.41.5"></a><var>41.5</var>African ancestry.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.6"></a><var>41.6</var>(c) The Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans includes public members with an <br/>
<a id="pl.41.7"></a><var>41.7</var>ethnic heritage from any of the countries east of, and including, Afghanistan or the <br/>
<a id="pl.41.8"></a><var>41.8</var>Pacific Islands.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.9"></a><var>41.9</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Membership.</b> (a) Each council has 15 voting members. Eleven members <br/>
<a id="pl.41.10"></a><var>41.10</var>of each council are public members appointed by the governor. Four members of each <br/>
<a id="pl.41.11"></a><var>41.11</var>council are legislators.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.12"></a><var>41.12</var>(b) The governor shall appoint 11 members of each council as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.41.13"></a><var>41.13</var>(1) the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs must include one member representing <br/>
<a id="pl.41.14"></a><var>41.14</var>each of the state's congressional districts and three members appointed at-large. The <br/>
<a id="pl.41.15"></a><var>41.15</var>governor must attempt to ensure that the demographic composition of council members <br/>
<a id="pl.41.16"></a><var>41.16</var>accurately reflects the demographic composition of Minnesota's Latino community, <br/>
<a id="pl.41.17"></a><var>41.17</var>including recent immigrants, as determined by the state demographer;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.18"></a><var>41.18</var>(2) the Minnesota African Heritage Council must include members who are <br/>
<a id="pl.41.19"></a><var>41.19</var>broadly representative of the African heritage community of the state. The council must <br/>
<a id="pl.41.20"></a><var>41.20</var>include at least five females. At least three members must be first or second generation <br/>
<a id="pl.41.21"></a><var>41.21</var>African immigrants, who generally reflect the demographic composition of these African <br/>
<a id="pl.41.22"></a><var>41.22</var>immigrants, as determined by the state demographer; and<br/>
<a id="pl.41.23"></a><var>41.23</var>(3) the Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans must include one member from each <br/>
<a id="pl.41.24"></a><var>41.24</var>of the five ancestries with the state's highest percentages of Asian-Pacific populations, <br/>
<a id="pl.41.25"></a><var>41.25</var>as determined by the state demographer. The other six members must be broadly <br/>
<a id="pl.41.26"></a><var>41.26</var>representative of the rest of the Asian-Pacific population, with no more than one council <br/>
<a id="pl.41.27"></a><var>41.27</var>member from any one ancestry. For purposes of this clause, ancestry refers to heritage that <br/>
<a id="pl.41.28"></a><var>41.28</var>is commonly accepted in Minnesota as a unique population.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.29"></a><var>41.29</var>(c) Four legislators are voting members of each council. The speaker of the house <br/>
<a id="pl.41.30"></a><var>41.30</var>and the house minority leader shall each appoint one member to each council. The <br/>
<a id="pl.41.31"></a><var>41.31</var>Subcommittee on Committees of the senate Committee on Rules and Administration shall <br/>
<a id="pl.41.32"></a><var>41.32</var>appoint one member of the majority caucus and one member of the minority caucus to <br/>
<a id="pl.41.33"></a><var>41.33</var>each council.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.34"></a><var>41.34</var>(d) The governor may appoint a commissioner of a state agency or a designee of that <br/>
<a id="pl.41.35"></a><var>41.35</var>commissioner to serve as an ex-officio, nonvoting member of a council.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.1"></a><var>42.1</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Appointments; terms; removal.</b>  (a) In making appointments to a council, <br/>
<a id="pl.42.2"></a><var>42.2</var>the governor shall consider an appointee's proven dedication and commitment to the <br/>
<a id="pl.42.3"></a><var>42.3</var>council's community and any expertise possessed by the appointee that might be beneficial <br/>
<a id="pl.42.4"></a><var>42.4</var>to the council, such as experience in public policy, legal affairs, social work, business, <br/>
<a id="pl.42.5"></a><var>42.5</var>or management. The executive director of a council and legislative members may offer <br/>
<a id="pl.42.6"></a><var>42.6</var>advice to the governor on applicants seeking appointment.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.7"></a><var>42.7</var>(b) Terms, compensation, and filling of vacancies for members appointed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.42.8"></a><var>42.8</var>governor are as provided in section 15.059. Removal of members appointed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.42.9"></a><var>42.9</var>governor is governed by section 15.059, except that: (1) a member who missed more than <br/>
<a id="pl.42.10"></a><var>42.10</var>half of the council meetings convened during a 12-month period automatically is removed <br/>
<a id="pl.42.11"></a><var>42.11</var>from the council; and (2) a member appointed by the governor may be removed by a vote <br/>
<a id="pl.42.12"></a><var>42.12</var>of three of the four legislative members of the council. The chair of a council shall inform <br/>
<a id="pl.42.13"></a><var>42.13</var>the governor of the need for the governor to fill a vacancy on the council. Legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.42.14"></a><var>42.14</var>members serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.15"></a><var>42.15</var>(c) A member appointed by the governor may serve no more than a total of eight <br/>
<a id="pl.42.16"></a><var>42.16</var>years on a council. A legislator may serve no more than eight consecutive years or 12 <br/>
<a id="pl.42.17"></a><var>42.17</var>nonconsecutive years on any one council.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.18"></a><var>42.18</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Training; executive committee; meetings; support.</b> (a) A member <br/>
<a id="pl.42.19"></a><var>42.19</var>appointed by the governor must attend orientation training within the first six months of <br/>
<a id="pl.42.20"></a><var>42.20</var>service for each term. The commissioner of administration must arrange for the training <br/>
<a id="pl.42.21"></a><var>42.21</var>to include but not be limited to the legislative process, government data practices, open <br/>
<a id="pl.42.22"></a><var>42.22</var>meeting law, Robert's Rules of Order, fiscal management, and human resources. The <br/>
<a id="pl.42.23"></a><var>42.23</var>governor must remove a member who does not complete the training.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.24"></a><var>42.24</var>(b) Each council shall annually elect from among the members appointed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.42.25"></a><var>42.25</var>governor a chair and other officers it deems necessary. These officers and one legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.42.26"></a><var>42.26</var>member selected by the council shall serve as the executive committee of the council.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.27"></a><var>42.27</var>(c) Forty percent of voting members of a council constitutes a quorum. A quorum is <br/>
<a id="pl.42.28"></a><var>42.28</var>required to conduct council business. A council member may not vote on any action if the <br/>
<a id="pl.42.29"></a><var>42.29</var>member has a conflict of interest under section 10A.07.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.30"></a><var>42.30</var>(d) Each council shall receive administrative support from the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.42.31"></a><var>42.31</var>administration under section 16B.371.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.32"></a><var>42.32</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Executive director; staff.</b> (a) The Legislative Coordinating Commission <br/>
<a id="pl.42.33"></a><var>42.33</var>must appoint an executive director for each council. The executive director must be <br/>
<a id="pl.42.34"></a><var>42.34</var>experienced in administrative activities and familiar with the challenges and needs of <br/>
<a id="pl.42.35"></a><var>42.35</var>the ethnic council's larger community. The executive director serves in the unclassified <br/>
<a id="pl.42.36"></a><var>42.36</var>service at the pleasure of the Legislative Coordinating Commission.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.1"></a><var>43.1</var>(b) The Legislative Coordinating Commission must establish a process for recruiting <br/>
<a id="pl.43.2"></a><var>43.2</var>and selecting applicants for the executive director positions. This process must include <br/>
<a id="pl.43.3"></a><var>43.3</var>consultation and collaboration with the applicable council.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.4"></a><var>43.4</var>(c) The executive director and applicable council members must work together in <br/>
<a id="pl.43.5"></a><var>43.5</var>fulfilling council duties. The executive director must consult with the commissioners of <br/>
<a id="pl.43.6"></a><var>43.6</var>administration and management and budget to ensure appropriate financial, purchasing, <br/>
<a id="pl.43.7"></a><var>43.7</var>human resources, and other services for operation of the council. The executive director <br/>
<a id="pl.43.8"></a><var>43.8</var>must appoint and supervise the work of other staff necessary to carry out the duties of the <br/>
<a id="pl.43.9"></a><var>43.9</var>council. The executive director and other council staff are executive branch employees.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.10"></a><var>43.10</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Duties of council.</b> (a) A council must work for the implementation <br/>
<a id="pl.43.11"></a><var>43.11</var>of economic, social, legal, and political equality for its constituency. The council shall <br/>
<a id="pl.43.12"></a><var>43.12</var>work with the legislature and governor to carry out this work by performing the duties <br/>
<a id="pl.43.13"></a><var>43.13</var>in this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.14"></a><var>43.14</var>(b) A council shall advise the governor and the legislature on issues confronting the <br/>
<a id="pl.43.15"></a><var>43.15</var>constituency of the council. This may include, but is not limited to, presenting the results <br/>
<a id="pl.43.16"></a><var>43.16</var>of surveys, studies, and community forums to the appropriate executive departments <br/>
<a id="pl.43.17"></a><var>43.17</var>and legislative committees.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.18"></a><var>43.18</var>(c) A council shall advise the governor and the legislature of administrative <br/>
<a id="pl.43.19"></a><var>43.19</var>and legislative changes needed to improve the economic and social condition of the <br/>
<a id="pl.43.20"></a><var>43.20</var>constituency of the council. This may include but is not limited to working with legislators <br/>
<a id="pl.43.21"></a><var>43.21</var>to develop politically feasible legislation to address these issues and to work for passage <br/>
<a id="pl.43.22"></a><var>43.22</var>of the legislation. This may also include making recommendations regarding the state's <br/>
<a id="pl.43.23"></a><var>43.23</var>affirmative action program and the state's targeted group small business program, or <br/>
<a id="pl.43.24"></a><var>43.24</var>working with state agencies and organizations to develop business opportunities and <br/>
<a id="pl.43.25"></a><var>43.25</var>promote economic development for the constituency of the council.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.26"></a><var>43.26</var>(d) A council shall advise the governor and the legislature of the implications <br/>
<a id="pl.43.27"></a><var>43.27</var>and effect of proposed administrative and legislative changes on the constituency of <br/>
<a id="pl.43.28"></a><var>43.28</var>the council. This may include but is not limited to tracking legislation, testifying as <br/>
<a id="pl.43.29"></a><var>43.29</var>appropriate, and meeting with executive departments and legislators.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.30"></a><var>43.30</var>(e) A council shall serve as a liaison between state government and organizations that <br/>
<a id="pl.43.31"></a><var>43.31</var>serve the constituency of the council. This may include but is not limited to working with <br/>
<a id="pl.43.32"></a><var>43.32</var>these organizations to carry out the duties in paragraphs (a) to (d), and working with these <br/>
<a id="pl.43.33"></a><var>43.33</var>organizations to develop informational programs or publications to involve and empower <br/>
<a id="pl.43.34"></a><var>43.34</var>the constituency in seeking improvement in their economic and social conditions.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.35"></a><var>43.35</var>(f) A council shall perform or contract for the performance of studies designed <br/>
<a id="pl.43.36"></a><var>43.36</var>to suggest solutions to the problems of the constituency of the council in the areas of <br/>
<a id="pl.44.1"></a><var>44.1</var>education, employment, human rights, health, housing, social welfare, and other related <br/>
<a id="pl.44.2"></a><var>44.2</var>areas.<br/>
<a id="pl.44.3"></a><var>44.3</var>(g) In carrying out duties under this subdivision, councils may act to advise on issues <br/>
<a id="pl.44.4"></a><var>44.4</var>that affect the shared constituencies of more than one council.<br/>
<a id="pl.44.5"></a><var>44.5</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Duties of council members.</b> A council member shall:<br/>
<a id="pl.44.6"></a><var>44.6</var>(1) attend and participate in scheduled meetings and be prepared by reviewing <br/>
<a id="pl.44.7"></a><var>44.7</var>meeting notes;<br/>
<a id="pl.44.8"></a><var>44.8</var>(2) maintain and build communication with the community represented;<br/>
<a id="pl.44.9"></a><var>44.9</var>(3) collaborate with the council and executive director in carrying out the council's <br/>
<a id="pl.44.10"></a><var>44.10</var>duties; and<br/>
<a id="pl.44.11"></a><var>44.11</var>(4) participate in activities the council or executive director deem appropriate and <br/>
<a id="pl.44.12"></a><var>44.12</var>necessary to facilitate the goals and duties of the council.<br/>
<a id="pl.44.13"></a><var>44.13</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Reports.</b> A council must report on the measurable outcomes achieved in <br/>
<a id="pl.44.14"></a><var>44.14</var>the council's current strategic plan to meet its statutory duties, along with the specific <br/>
<a id="pl.44.15"></a><var>44.15</var>objectives and outcome measures proposed for the following year. The council must <br/>
<a id="pl.44.16"></a><var>44.16</var>submit the report by January 15 each year to the chairs of the committees in the house of <br/>
<a id="pl.44.17"></a><var>44.17</var>representatives and the senate with primary jurisdiction over state government operations. <br/>
<a id="pl.44.18"></a><var>44.18</var>Each report must cover the calendar year of the year before the report is submitted. The <br/>
<a id="pl.44.19"></a><var>44.19</var>specific objectives and outcome measures for the following current year must focus on <br/>
<a id="pl.44.20"></a><var>44.20</var>three or four achievable objectives, action steps, and measurable outcomes for which <br/>
<a id="pl.44.21"></a><var>44.21</var>the council will be held accountable. The strategic plan may include other items that <br/>
<a id="pl.44.22"></a><var>44.22</var>support the statutory purposes of the council but should not distract from the primary <br/>
<a id="pl.44.23"></a><var>44.23</var>statutory proposals presented. The funding request of each council, after approval by the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.24"></a><var>44.24</var>Legislative Coordinating Commission, must also be presented by February 1 in each <br/>
<a id="pl.44.25"></a><var>44.25</var>odd-numbered year.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.25.0"></a><a id="pl.44.26"></a><var>44.26</var>    Sec. 25. <b>[16A.0565] CENTRALIZED TRACKING LIST OF AGENCY </b><br/>
<a id="pl.44.27"></a><var>44.27</var><b>PROJECTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.44.28"></a><var>44.28</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Centralized tracking.</b> The commissioner must maintain a <br/>
<a id="pl.44.29"></a><var>44.29</var>centralized tracking list of new agency projects estimated to cost more than $100,000 that <br/>
<a id="pl.44.30"></a><var>44.30</var>are paid for from the general fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.44.31"></a><var>44.31</var>    Subd. 2. <b>New agency project.</b> (a) For purposes of this section a "new agency <br/>
<a id="pl.44.32"></a><var>44.32</var>project" means:<br/>
<a id="pl.44.33"></a><var>44.33</var>(1) any new agency program or activity with more than $100,000 in funding from <br/>
<a id="pl.44.34"></a><var>44.34</var>the general fund; and<br/>
<a id="pl.45.1"></a><var>45.1</var>(2) any pre-existing agency program or activity with an increase of $100,000 or <br/>
<a id="pl.45.2"></a><var>45.2</var>more above the base level in general fund support. <br/>
<a id="pl.45.3"></a><var>45.3</var>(b) For purposes of this section, a new agency project does not include:<br/>
<a id="pl.45.4"></a><var>45.4</var>(i) general aid programs for units of local government, or entitlement programs <br/>
<a id="pl.45.5"></a><var>45.5</var>providing assistance to individuals; or<br/>
<a id="pl.45.6"></a><var>45.6</var>(ii) a new program or activity or increase in a program or activity that is mandated <br/>
<a id="pl.45.7"></a><var>45.7</var>by law.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.8"></a><var>45.8</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Transparency requirements.</b> The centralized tracking list maintained by <br/>
<a id="pl.45.9"></a><var>45.9</var>the commissioner must report the following for each new agency project:<br/>
<a id="pl.45.10"></a><var>45.10</var>(1) name of the agency and title of the project;<br/>
<a id="pl.45.11"></a><var>45.11</var>(2) a brief description of the project and its purposes;<br/>
<a id="pl.45.12"></a><var>45.12</var>(3) the extent to which the project has been implemented; and<br/>
<a id="pl.45.13"></a><var>45.13</var>(4) the amount of money that has been spent on the project.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.14"></a><var>45.14</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Timing and reporting.</b> The commissioner must display the information <br/>
<a id="pl.45.15"></a><var>45.15</var>required by subdivision 3 on the department's Web site. The list shall be maintained in a <br/>
<a id="pl.45.16"></a><var>45.16</var>widely available and common document format such as a spreadsheet, that does not <br/>
<a id="pl.45.17"></a><var>45.17</var>require any new costs to develop. The commissioner must report this information to the <br/>
<a id="pl.45.18"></a><var>45.18</var>chairs of the house of representatives Ways and Means Committee and senate Finance <br/>
<a id="pl.45.19"></a><var>45.19</var>Committee quarterly, and must update the information on the Web site at least quarterly.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.26.0"></a><a id="pl.45.20"></a><var>45.20</var>    Sec. 26. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16A.065, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.45.21"></a><var>45.21</var><b>16A.065 PREPAY SOFTWARE, SUBSCRIPTIONS, UNITED STATES </b><br/>
<a id="pl.45.22"></a><var>45.22</var><b>DOCUMENTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.45.23"></a><var>45.23</var>Notwithstanding section 
         <statute_ref>16A.41, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, the commissioner may allow an <br/>
<a id="pl.45.24"></a><var>45.24</var>agency to make advance deposits or payments for software or software maintenance <br/>
<a id="pl.45.25"></a><var>45.25</var>services for state-owned or leased electronic data processing equipment, for information <br/>
<a id="pl.45.26"></a><var>45.26</var>technology hosting services, for sole source maintenance agreements where it is not <br/>
<a id="pl.45.27"></a><var>45.27</var>cost-effective to pay in arrears, for exhibit booth space or boat slip rental when required <br/>
<a id="pl.45.28"></a><var>45.28</var>by the renter to guarantee the availability of space, for registration fees where advance <br/>
<a id="pl.45.29"></a><var>45.29</var>payment is required or advance payment discount is provided, and for newspaper, <br/>
<a id="pl.45.30"></a><var>45.30</var>magazine, and other subscription fees customarily paid for in advance. The commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.45.31"></a><var>45.31</var>may also allow advance deposits by any department with the Library of Congress and <br/>
<a id="pl.45.32"></a><var>45.32</var>federal Supervisor of Documents for items to be purchased from those federal agencies.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.27.0"></a><a id="pl.45.33"></a><var>45.33</var>    Sec. 27. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16A.103, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.45.34"></a><var>45.34</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.46.1"></a><var>46.1</var>    Subd. 1h. <b>Revenue uncertainty information.</b> The commissioner shall report <br/>
<a id="pl.46.2"></a><var>46.2</var>to the legislature within 14 days of a forecast  under subdivision 1 on uncertainty in <br/>
<a id="pl.46.3"></a><var>46.3</var>Minnesota's general fund revenue projections. The report shall present information on: (1) <br/>
<a id="pl.46.4"></a><var>46.4</var>the estimated range of forecast error for revenues and (2) the data and methods used to <br/>
<a id="pl.46.5"></a><var>46.5</var>construct those measurements.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.28.0"></a><a id="pl.46.6"></a><var>46.6</var>    Sec. 28. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16A.11, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.46.7"></a><var>46.7</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.46.8"></a><var>46.8</var>    Subd. 3d. <b>Consideration of general incentives. </b> In supplement to, and under the <br/>
<a id="pl.46.9"></a><var>46.9</var>same deadline as, the governor's budget submission under subdivision 3, the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.46.10"></a><var>46.10</var>shall submit a report identifying each general incentive for which an evaluation was <br/>
<a id="pl.46.11"></a><var>46.11</var>completed under section 3.9735 in accordance with this section since the governor's <br/>
<a id="pl.46.12"></a><var>46.12</var>previous budget submission. For each evaluated incentive, the commissioner's report shall <br/>
<a id="pl.46.13"></a><var>46.13</var>include a recommendation for whether the incentive should be continued or modified, <br/>
<a id="pl.46.14"></a><var>46.14</var>or whether the state would be better served by using other incentives or strategies to <br/>
<a id="pl.46.15"></a><var>46.15</var>achieve the incentive's goals. The commissioner's report must include the rationale for <br/>
<a id="pl.46.16"></a><var>46.16</var>each recommendation.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.29.0"></a><a id="pl.46.17"></a><var>46.17</var>    Sec. 29. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16A.11, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.46.18"></a><var>46.18</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.46.19"></a><var>46.19</var>    Subd. 3e. <b>Consideration of best practices for exclusive incentives.</b> If a new <br/>
<a id="pl.46.20"></a><var>46.20</var>analysis of best practices for exclusive incentives under section 3.9735 has been <br/>
<a id="pl.46.21"></a><var>46.21</var>completed since the governor's previous budget submission, the commissioner's report <br/>
<a id="pl.46.22"></a><var>46.22</var>under subdivision 3d shall include recommendations for when and how Minnesota should <br/>
<a id="pl.46.23"></a><var>46.23</var>offer and manage exclusive incentives in the future and how they should be structured. <br/>
<a id="pl.46.24"></a><var>46.24</var>The commissioner's report must include the rationale for each recommendation.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.30.0"></a><a id="pl.46.25"></a><var>46.25</var>    Sec. 30. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16A.1283, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.46.26"></a><var>46.26</var><b>16A.1283 LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR FEES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.46.27"></a><var>46.27</var>(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, an executive branch state agency may <br/>
<a id="pl.46.28"></a><var>46.28</var>not impose a new fee or increase an existing fee unless the new fee or increase is approved <br/>
<a id="pl.46.29"></a><var>46.29</var>by law.  An agency must not propose a fee or fine increase of more than ten percent <br/>
<a id="pl.46.30"></a><var>46.30</var>in a biennium over the same fee or fine in law at the start of the same biennium. For <br/>
<a id="pl.46.31"></a><var>46.31</var>purposes of this section, a fee is any charge for goods, services, regulation, or licensure, <br/>
<a id="pl.46.32"></a><var>46.32</var>and, notwithstanding paragraph (b), clause (3), includes charges for admission to or for <br/>
<a id="pl.46.33"></a><var>46.33</var>use of public facilities owned by the state.<br/>
<a id="pl.47.1"></a><var>47.1</var>(b) This section does not apply to:<br/>
<a id="pl.47.2"></a><var>47.2</var>(1) charges billed within or between state agencies, or billed to federal agencies;<br/>
<a id="pl.47.3"></a><var>47.3</var>(2) the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system;<br/>
<a id="pl.47.4"></a><var>47.4</var>(3) charges for goods and services provided for the direct and primary use of a <br/>
<a id="pl.47.5"></a><var>47.5</var>private individual, business, or other entity;<br/>
<a id="pl.47.6"></a><var>47.6</var>(4) charges that authorize use of state-owned lands and minerals administered by <br/>
<a id="pl.47.7"></a><var>47.7</var>the commissioner of natural resources by the issuance of leases, easements, cooperative <br/>
<a id="pl.47.8"></a><var>47.8</var>farming agreements, and land and water crossing licenses and charges for sales of <br/>
<a id="pl.47.9"></a><var>47.9</var>state-owned lands administered by the commissioner of natural resources; or<br/>
<a id="pl.47.10"></a><var>47.10</var>(5) state park fees and charges established by commissioner's order.<br/>
<a id="pl.47.11"></a><var>47.11</var>(c) An executive branch agency may reduce a fee that was set by rule before July <br/>
<a id="pl.47.12"></a><var>47.12</var>1, 2001, without legislative approval. Chapter 14 does not apply to fee reductions under <br/>
<a id="pl.47.13"></a><var>47.13</var>this paragraph.<br/>
<a id="pl.47.14"></a><var>47.14</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective August 1, 2016.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.31.0"></a><a id="pl.47.15"></a><var>47.15</var>    Sec. 31. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16B.24, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.47.16"></a><var>47.16</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.47.17"></a><var>47.17</var>    Subd. 12. <b>State band.</b> The commissioner must provide free rehearsal and storage <br/>
<a id="pl.47.18"></a><var>47.18</var>space in the same building in the Capitol Area to an entity known as the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.47.19"></a><var>47.19</var>State Band, which is a tax exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal <br/>
<a id="pl.47.20"></a><var>47.20</var>Revenue Code.<br/>
<a id="pl.47.21"></a><var>47.21</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.32.0"></a><a id="pl.47.22"></a><var>47.22</var>    Sec. 32. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16B.335, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.47.23"></a><var>47.23</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Construction and major remodeling.</b> (a) The commissioner, or <br/>
<a id="pl.47.24"></a><var>47.24</var>any other recipient to whom an appropriation is made to acquire or better public lands <br/>
<a id="pl.47.25"></a><var>47.25</var>or buildings or other public improvements of a capital nature, must not prepare final <br/>
<a id="pl.47.26"></a><var>47.26</var>plans and specifications for any construction, major remodeling, or land acquisition in <br/>
<a id="pl.47.27"></a><var>47.27</var>anticipation of which the appropriation was made until the agency that will use the <br/>
<a id="pl.47.28"></a><var>47.28</var>project has presented the program plan and cost estimates for all elements necessary to <br/>
<a id="pl.47.29"></a><var>47.29</var>complete the project to the chair of the senate Finance Committee and the chair of the <br/>
<a id="pl.47.30"></a><var>47.30</var>house of representatives Ways and Means Committee and the chairs have made their <br/>
<a id="pl.47.31"></a><var>47.31</var>recommendations, and the chair and ranking minority member of the senate Capital <br/>
<a id="pl.47.32"></a><var>47.32</var>Investment Committee and the chair and ranking minority member of the house of <br/>
<a id="pl.47.33"></a><var>47.33</var>representatives Capital Investment Committee are notified. "Construction or major <br/>
<a id="pl.48.1"></a><var>48.1</var>remodeling" means construction of a new building, a substantial addition to an existing <br/>
<a id="pl.48.2"></a><var>48.2</var>building, or a substantial change to the interior configuration of an existing building. The <br/>
<a id="pl.48.3"></a><var>48.3</var>presentation must note any significant changes in the work that will be done, or in its cost, <br/>
<a id="pl.48.4"></a><var>48.4</var>since the appropriation for the project was enacted or from the predesign submittal. The <br/>
<a id="pl.48.5"></a><var>48.5</var>program plans and estimates must be presented for review at least two weeks before a <br/>
<a id="pl.48.6"></a><var>48.6</var>recommendation is needed. The recommendations are advisory only. Failure or refusal to <br/>
<a id="pl.48.7"></a><var>48.7</var>make a recommendation is considered a negative recommendation. <br/>
<a id="pl.48.8"></a><var>48.8</var>(b) The chairs and ranking minority members of the senate Finance and Capital <br/>
<a id="pl.48.9"></a><var>48.9</var>Investment Committees and, the house of representatives Capital Investment and Ways <br/>
<a id="pl.48.10"></a><var>48.10</var>and Means Committees, and the house of representatives and senate budget committees or <br/>
<a id="pl.48.11"></a><var>48.11</var>divisions with jurisdiction over the agency that will use the project must also be notified <br/>
<a id="pl.48.12"></a><var>48.12</var>whenever there is a substantial change in a construction or major remodeling project, or in <br/>
<a id="pl.48.13"></a><var>48.13</var>its cost. This notice must include the nature and reason for the change, and the anticipated <br/>
<a id="pl.48.14"></a><var>48.14</var>cost of the change. The notice must be given no later than 10 days after signing a change <br/>
<a id="pl.48.15"></a><var>48.15</var>order or other document authorizing a change in the project, or if there is not a change <br/>
<a id="pl.48.16"></a><var>48.16</var>order or other document, no later than 10 days after the project owner becomes aware of a <br/>
<a id="pl.48.17"></a><var>48.17</var>substantial change in the project or its cost.<br/>
<a id="pl.48.18"></a><var>48.18</var>(b) (c) Capital projects exempt from the requirements of this subdivision in <br/>
<a id="pl.48.19"></a><var>48.19</var>paragraph (a) to seek recommendations before preparing final plans and specifications <br/>
<a id="pl.48.20"></a><var>48.20</var>include demolition or decommissioning of state assets, hazardous material projects, utility <br/>
<a id="pl.48.21"></a><var>48.21</var>infrastructure projects, environmental testing, parking lots, parking structures, park and <br/>
<a id="pl.48.22"></a><var>48.22</var>ride facilities, bus rapid transit stations, light rail lines, passenger rail projects, exterior <br/>
<a id="pl.48.23"></a><var>48.23</var>lighting, fencing, highway rest areas, truck stations, storage facilities not consisting <br/>
<a id="pl.48.24"></a><var>48.24</var>primarily of offices or heated work areas, roads, bridges, trails, pathways, campgrounds, <br/>
<a id="pl.48.25"></a><var>48.25</var>athletic fields, dams, floodwater retention systems, water access sites, harbors, sewer <br/>
<a id="pl.48.26"></a><var>48.26</var>separation projects, water and wastewater facilities, port development projects for which <br/>
<a id="pl.48.27"></a><var>48.27</var>the commissioner of transportation has entered into an assistance agreement under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.48.28"></a><var>48.28</var>457A.04
         </statute_ref>, ice centers, a local government project with a construction cost of less than <br/>
<a id="pl.48.29"></a><var>48.29</var>$1,500,000, or any other capital project with a construction cost of less than $750,000. <br/>
<a id="pl.48.30"></a><var>48.30</var>The requirements in paragraph (b) to give notice of changes applies to these projects.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.33.0"></a><a id="pl.48.31"></a><var>48.31</var>    Sec. 33. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16B.371, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.48.32"></a><var>48.32</var><b>16B.371 ASSISTANCE TO SMALL AGENCIES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.48.33"></a><var>48.33</var>(a) The commissioner may must provide administrative support services to a small <br/>
<a id="pl.48.34"></a><var>48.34</var>agencies agency requesting these services. To promote efficiency and cost-effective use <br/>
<a id="pl.48.35"></a><var>48.35</var>of state resources, and to improve financial controls, the commissioner may require <br/>
<a id="pl.49.1"></a><var>49.1</var>a small agency to receive administrative support services through the Department of <br/>
<a id="pl.49.2"></a><var>49.2</var>Administration or through another agency designated by the commissioner. Services <br/>
<a id="pl.49.3"></a><var>49.3</var>subject to this section include finance, accounting, payroll, purchasing, human resources, <br/>
<a id="pl.49.4"></a><var>49.4</var>and other services designated by the commissioner. The commissioner may determine <br/>
<a id="pl.49.5"></a><var>49.5</var>what constitutes a small agency for purposes of this section. The commissioner, in <br/>
<a id="pl.49.6"></a><var>49.6</var>consultation with the commissioner of management and budget and small agencies, shall <br/>
<a id="pl.49.7"></a><var>49.7</var>evaluate small agencies' needs for administrative support services. If the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.49.8"></a><var>49.8</var>provides administrative support services to a small agency, the commissioner must enter <br/>
<a id="pl.49.9"></a><var>49.9</var>into a service level agreement with the agency, specifying the services to be provided and <br/>
<a id="pl.49.10"></a><var>49.10</var>the costs and anticipated outcomes of the services.<br/>
<a id="pl.49.11"></a><var>49.11</var>(b) The Chicano Latino Affairs Council, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the <br/>
<a id="pl.49.12"></a><var>49.12</var>Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans, the Indian Affairs Council, and the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.49.13"></a><var>49.13</var>State Council on Disability must use the services specified in paragraph (a).<br/>
<a id="pl.49.14"></a><var>49.14</var>    (c) The commissioner of administration may assess agencies for services it provides <br/>
<a id="pl.49.15"></a><var>49.15</var>under this section. The amounts assessed are appropriated to the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.49.16"></a><var>49.16</var>(d) For agencies covered in this section, the commissioner has the authority to require <br/>
<a id="pl.49.17"></a><var>49.17</var>the agency to comply with applicable state finance, accounting, payroll, purchasing, and <br/>
<a id="pl.49.18"></a><var>49.18</var>human resources policies. The agencies served retain the ownership and responsibility for <br/>
<a id="pl.49.19"></a><var>49.19</var>spending decisions and for ongoing implementation of appropriate business operations.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.34.0"></a><a id="pl.49.20"></a><var>49.20</var>    Sec. 34. <b>[16B.4805] ACCOMMODATION REIMBURSEMENT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.49.21"></a><var>49.21</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Definitions.</b> (a) "Reasonable accommodation" as used in this section  <br/>
<a id="pl.49.22"></a><var>49.22</var>has the meaning given in section 363A.08.<br/>
<a id="pl.49.23"></a><var>49.23</var>(b) "State agency" as used in this section has the  meaning given in section 16A.011, <br/>
<a id="pl.49.24"></a><var>49.24</var>subdivision 12. <br/>
<a id="pl.49.25"></a><var>49.25</var>(c) "Reasonable accommodations eligible for reimbursement" as used in this section <br/>
<a id="pl.49.26"></a><var>49.26</var>means: <br/>
<a id="pl.49.27"></a><var>49.27</var>(1) reasonable accommodations provided to applicants for employment; <br/>
<a id="pl.49.28"></a><var>49.28</var>(2) reasonable accommodations for employees for services that will need to be <br/>
<a id="pl.49.29"></a><var>49.29</var>provided on a periodic or ongoing basis; or <br/>
<a id="pl.49.30"></a><var>49.30</var>(3) reasonable accommodations that involve onetime expenses that total more than <br/>
<a id="pl.49.31"></a><var>49.31</var>$1,000 for an employee in a fiscal year.<br/>
<a id="pl.49.32"></a><var>49.32</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Reimbursement for making reasonable accommodation.</b> The <br/>
<a id="pl.49.33"></a><var>49.33</var>commissioner of administration shall reimburse state agencies for expenses incurred in <br/>
<a id="pl.49.34"></a><var>49.34</var>making reasonable accommodations eligible for reimbursement for agency employees and <br/>
<a id="pl.50.1"></a><var>50.1</var>applicants for employment to the extent that funds are available in the accommodation <br/>
<a id="pl.50.2"></a><var>50.2</var>account established under subdivision 3 for this purpose.<br/>
<a id="pl.50.3"></a><var>50.3</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Accommodation account established.</b> The accommodation account <br/>
<a id="pl.50.4"></a><var>50.4</var>is created as an account in the special revenue fund for reimbursing state agencies for <br/>
<a id="pl.50.5"></a><var>50.5</var>expenses incurred in providing reasonable accommodations eligible for reimbursement for <br/>
<a id="pl.50.6"></a><var>50.6</var>agency employees and applicants for agency employment.<br/>
<a id="pl.50.7"></a><var>50.7</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Administration costs.</b> The commissioner may use up to 15 percent of the <br/>
<a id="pl.50.8"></a><var>50.8</var>biennial appropriation for administration of this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.50.9"></a><var>50.9</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Notification.</b> By August 1, 2015, or within 30 days of final enactment, <br/>
<a id="pl.50.10"></a><var>50.10</var>whichever is later, and each year thereafter by June 30, the commissioner of administration <br/>
<a id="pl.50.11"></a><var>50.11</var>must notify state agencies that reimbursement for expenses incurred to make reasonable <br/>
<a id="pl.50.12"></a><var>50.12</var>accommodations eligible for reimbursement for agency employees and applicants for <br/>
<a id="pl.50.13"></a><var>50.13</var>agency employment is available under this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.50.14"></a><var>50.14</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Report.</b> By January 31 of each year, the commissioner of administration <br/>
<a id="pl.50.15"></a><var>50.15</var>must report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the house of representatives <br/>
<a id="pl.50.16"></a><var>50.16</var>and the senate committees with jurisdiction over state government finance on the use of  <br/>
<a id="pl.50.17"></a><var>50.17</var>the central accommodation fund during the prior calendar year. The report must include: <br/>
<a id="pl.50.18"></a><var>50.18</var>(1) the number and type of accommodations requested; <br/>
<a id="pl.50.19"></a><var>50.19</var>(2) the cost of accommodations requested; <br/>
<a id="pl.50.20"></a><var>50.20</var>(3) the state agencies from which the requests were made; <br/>
<a id="pl.50.21"></a><var>50.21</var>(4) the number of requests made for employees and the number of requests for <br/>
<a id="pl.50.22"></a><var>50.22</var>applicants for employment; <br/>
<a id="pl.50.23"></a><var>50.23</var>(5) the number and type of accommodations that were not provided; <br/>
<a id="pl.50.24"></a><var>50.24</var>(6) any remaining balance left in the fund; <br/>
<a id="pl.50.25"></a><var>50.25</var>(7) if the fund was depleted, the date on which funds were exhausted and the <br/>
<a id="pl.50.26"></a><var>50.26</var>number, type, and cost of accommodations that were not reimbursed to state agencies; and <br/>
<a id="pl.50.27"></a><var>50.27</var>(8) a description of how the fund was promoted to state agencies.<br/>
<a id="pl.50.28"></a><var>50.28</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Funding.</b> The commissioner of management and budget must determine <br/>
<a id="pl.50.29"></a><var>50.29</var>the amount of money to be deposited in the accommodation account each fiscal year. <br/>
<a id="pl.50.30"></a><var>50.30</var>The commissioner must require each executive agency to make payments into the <br/>
<a id="pl.50.31"></a><var>50.31</var>account from amounts appropriated for agency operations. The commissioner must <br/>
<a id="pl.50.32"></a><var>50.32</var>implement policies and procedures to divide this amount among executive agencies. If  <br/>
<a id="pl.50.33"></a><var>50.33</var>the commissioner determines that it is not practical for an agency to make payments <br/>
<a id="pl.50.34"></a><var>50.34</var>into a central account due to legal restrictions on use of the agency's appropriations, <br/>
<a id="pl.50.35"></a><var>50.35</var>the commissioner shall require the agency to set aside money within its own operating <br/>
<a id="pl.51.1"></a><var>51.1</var>funds, to be used only for purposes of this section. The amounts paid into the account are <br/>
<a id="pl.51.2"></a><var>51.2</var>appropriated to the commissioner of administration for purposes of this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.51.3"></a><var>51.3</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2015. Reimbursement is <br/>
<a id="pl.51.4"></a><var>51.4</var>available for accommodation expenses incurred after June 30, 2015.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.35.0"></a><a id="pl.51.5"></a><var>51.5</var>    Sec. 35. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16B.97, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.51.6"></a><var>51.6</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Grant agreement.</b> (a) A grant agreement is a written instrument or <br/>
<a id="pl.51.7"></a><var>51.7</var>electronic document defining a legal relationship between a granting agency and a grantee <br/>
<a id="pl.51.8"></a><var>51.8</var>when the principal purpose of the relationship is to transfer cash or something of value <br/>
<a id="pl.51.9"></a><var>51.9</var>to the recipient to support a public purpose authorized by law instead of acquiring by <br/>
<a id="pl.51.10"></a><var>51.10</var>professional or technical contract, purchase, lease, or barter property or services for the <br/>
<a id="pl.51.11"></a><var>51.11</var>direct benefit or use of the granting agency.<br/>
<a id="pl.51.12"></a><var>51.12</var>    (b) This section does not apply to capital project grants to political subdivisions as <br/>
<a id="pl.51.13"></a><var>51.13</var>defined by section 
<statute_ref>16A.86</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.36.0"></a><a id="pl.51.14"></a><var>51.14</var>    Sec. 36. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16B.97, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.51.15"></a><var>51.15</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.51.16"></a><var>51.16</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Commerce grants.</b> The office must monitor grants made by the <br/>
<a id="pl.51.17"></a><var>51.17</var>Department of Commerce.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.37.0"></a><a id="pl.51.18"></a><var>51.18</var>    Sec. 37. <b>[16B.991] TERMINATION OF GRANT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.51.19"></a><var>51.19</var>Each grant agreement subject to sections 16B.97 and 16B.98 must provide that the <br/>
<a id="pl.51.20"></a><var>51.20</var>agreement will immediately be terminated if:<br/>
<a id="pl.51.21"></a><var>51.21</var>(1) the recipient is convicted of a criminal offense relating to a state grant agreement; <br/>
<a id="pl.51.22"></a><var>51.22</var>or<br/>
<a id="pl.51.23"></a><var>51.23</var>(2) the agency entering into the grant agreement or the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.51.24"></a><var>51.24</var>administration determines that the grant recipient is under investigation by a federal <br/>
<a id="pl.51.25"></a><var>51.25</var>agency, a state agency, or a local law enforcement agency for matters relating to <br/>
<a id="pl.51.26"></a><var>51.26</var>administration of a state grant.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.38.0"></a><a id="pl.51.27"></a><var>51.27</var>    Sec. 38. <b>[16B.992] NO FEES FOR GENERAL FUND GRANT </b><br/>
<a id="pl.51.28"></a><var>51.28</var><b>ADMINISTRATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.51.29"></a><var>51.29</var>An agency may not charge a recipient of a grant from the general fund a fee and <br/>
<a id="pl.51.30"></a><var>51.30</var>may not deduct money from the grant to pay administrative expenses incurred by the <br/>
<a id="pl.51.31"></a><var>51.31</var>agency in administering the grant.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.39.0"></a><a id="pl.52.1"></a><var>52.1</var>    Sec. 39. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16C.03, subdivision 16, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.52.2"></a><var>52.2</var>    Subd. 16. <b>Delegation of duties.</b> (a) The commissioner may delegate duties imposed <br/>
<a id="pl.52.3"></a><var>52.3</var>by this chapter to the head of an agency and to any subordinate of the agency head. At <br/>
<a id="pl.52.4"></a><var>52.4</var>least once every three years the commissioner must audit use of authority under this <br/>
<a id="pl.52.5"></a><var>52.5</var>chapter by each employee whom the commissioner has delegated duties.<br/>
<a id="pl.52.6"></a><var>52.6</var>    (b) The commissioner must develop guidelines for agencies and employees to whom <br/>
<a id="pl.52.7"></a><var>52.7</var>authority is delegated under this chapter that protect state legal interests. These guidelines <br/>
<a id="pl.52.8"></a><var>52.8</var>may provide for review by the commissioner when a specific contract has potential to put <br/>
<a id="pl.52.9"></a><var>52.9</var>the state's legal interests at risk.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.40.0"></a><a id="pl.52.10"></a><var>52.10</var>    Sec. 40. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16C.16, subdivision 6a, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.52.11"></a><var>52.11</var>    Subd. 6a. <b>Veteran-owned small businesses.</b> (a) Except when mandated by the <br/>
<a id="pl.52.12"></a><var>52.12</var>federal government as a condition of receiving federal funds, the commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.52.13"></a><var>52.13</var>award up to a six percent preference, but no less than the percentage awarded to any <br/>
<a id="pl.52.14"></a><var>52.14</var>other group under this section, in the amount bid on state procurement to certified small <br/>
<a id="pl.52.15"></a><var>52.15</var>businesses that are majority-owned and operated by veterans.<br/>
<a id="pl.52.16"></a><var>52.16</var>(b) The purpose of this designation is to facilitate the transition of veterans from <br/>
<a id="pl.52.17"></a><var>52.17</var>military to civilian life, and to help compensate veterans for their sacrifices, including but <br/>
<a id="pl.52.18"></a><var>52.18</var>not limited to their sacrifice of health and time, to the state and nation during their military <br/>
<a id="pl.52.19"></a><var>52.19</var>service, as well as to enhance economic development within Minnesota.<br/>
<a id="pl.52.20"></a><var>52.20</var>(c) Before the commissioner certifies that a small business is majority-owned and <br/>
<a id="pl.52.21"></a><var>52.21</var>operated by a veteran, the commissioner of veterans affairs must verify that the owner of <br/>
<a id="pl.52.22"></a><var>52.22</var>the small business is a veteran, as defined in section 197.447.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.41.0"></a><a id="pl.52.23"></a><var>52.23</var>    Sec. 41. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16C.19, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.52.24"></a><var>52.24</var><b>16C.19 ELIGIBILITY; RULES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.52.25"></a><var>52.25</var>(a) A small business wishing to participate in the programs under section 
         <statute_ref>16C.16</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.52.26"></a><var>52.26</var>subdivisions 4 to 7, must be certified by the commissioner. The commissioner shall adopt <br/>
<a id="pl.52.27"></a><var>52.27</var>by rule standards and procedures for certifying that small targeted group businesses, <br/>
<a id="pl.52.28"></a><var>52.28</var>small businesses located in economically disadvantaged areas, and veteran-owned small <br/>
<a id="pl.52.29"></a><var>52.29</var>businesses are eligible to participate under the requirements of sections 
         <statute_ref>16C.16</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>16C.21</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.52.30"></a><var>52.30</var>The commissioner shall adopt by rule standards and procedures for hearing appeals and <br/>
<a id="pl.52.31"></a><var>52.31</var>grievances and other rules necessary to carry out the duties set forth in sections 
         <statute_ref>16C.16</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.52.32"></a><var>52.32</var>to 
         <statute_ref>16C.21</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.53.1"></a><var>53.1</var>(b) The commissioner may make rules which exclude or limit the participation of <br/>
<a id="pl.53.2"></a><var>53.2</var>nonmanufacturing business, including third-party lessors, brokers, franchises, jobbers, <br/>
<a id="pl.53.3"></a><var>53.3</var>manufacturers' representatives, and others from eligibility under sections 
         <statute_ref>16C.16</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>16C.21</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.53.4"></a><var>53.4</var>(c) The commissioner may make rules that set time limits and other eligibility limits <br/>
<a id="pl.53.5"></a><var>53.5</var>on business participation in programs under sections 
         <statute_ref>16C.16</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>16C.21</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.53.6"></a><var>53.6</var>(d) Notwithstanding paragraph (c) (a), for purposes of sections 
         <statute_ref>16C.16</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>16C.21</statute_ref>, a <br/>
<a id="pl.53.7"></a><var>53.7</var>veteran-owned small business, the principal place of business of which is in Minnesota, <br/>
<a id="pl.53.8"></a><var>53.8</var>is certified if:<br/>
<a id="pl.53.9"></a><var>53.9</var>(1) it has been verified by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs as <br/>
<a id="pl.53.10"></a><var>53.10</var>being either a veteran-owned small business or a service-disabled veteran-owned small <br/>
<a id="pl.53.11"></a><var>53.11</var>business, in accordance with Public Law 109-461 and Code of Federal Regulations, title <br/>
<a id="pl.53.12"></a><var>53.12</var>38, part 74.; or<br/>
<a id="pl.53.13"></a><var>53.13</var>(2) the veteran-owned small business supplies the commissioner with proof that the <br/>
<a id="pl.53.14"></a><var>53.14</var>small business is majority-owned and operated by:<br/>
<a id="pl.53.15"></a><var>53.15</var>(i) a veteran as defined in section 197.447; or<br/>
<a id="pl.53.16"></a><var>53.16</var>(ii) a veteran with a service-connected disability, as determined at any time by the <br/>
<a id="pl.53.17"></a><var>53.17</var>United States Department of Veterans Affairs.<br/>
<a id="pl.53.18"></a><var>53.18</var>(e) Until rules are adopted pursuant to paragraph (a) for the purpose of certifying <br/>
<a id="pl.53.19"></a><var>53.19</var>veteran-owned small businesses, the provisions of Minnesota Rules, part 1230.1700, may <br/>
<a id="pl.53.20"></a><var>53.20</var>be read to include veteran-owned small businesses. In addition to the documentation <br/>
<a id="pl.53.21"></a><var>53.21</var>required in Minnesota Rules, part 1230.1700, the veteran owner must have been <br/>
<a id="pl.53.22"></a><var>53.22</var>discharged under honorable conditions from active service, as indicated by the veteran <br/>
<a id="pl.53.23"></a><var>53.23</var>owner's most current United States Department of Defense form DD-214.<br/>
<a id="pl.53.24"></a><var>53.24</var>(f) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), for purposes of sections 16C.16 to 16C.21, a <br/>
<a id="pl.53.25"></a><var>53.25</var>minority- or woman-owned small business, the principal place of business of which is <br/>
<a id="pl.53.26"></a><var>53.26</var>in Minnesota, is certified if it has been certified by the Minnesota unified certification <br/>
<a id="pl.53.27"></a><var>53.27</var>program under the provisions of Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, part 26.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.42.0"></a><a id="pl.53.28"></a><var>53.28</var>    Sec. 42. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16E.01, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.53.29"></a><var>53.29</var><b>16E.01 OFFICE OF MN.IT SERVICES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.53.30"></a><var>53.30</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Creation; chief information officer.</b> The Office of MN.IT Services, <br/>
<a id="pl.53.31"></a><var>53.31</var>referred to in this chapter as the "office," is an agency in the executive branch headed by <br/>
<a id="pl.53.32"></a><var>53.32</var>a commissioner, who also is the state chief information officer. The appointment of the <br/>
<a id="pl.53.33"></a><var>53.33</var>commissioner is subject to the advice and consent of the senate under section 
         <statute_ref>15.066</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.53.34"></a><var>53.34</var>    Subd. 1a. <b>Responsibilities.</b> The office shall provide oversight, leadership, and <br/>
<a id="pl.53.35"></a><var>53.35</var>direction for information and telecommunications technology policy and the management, <br/>
<a id="pl.54.1"></a><var>54.1</var>delivery, accessibility, and security of information and telecommunications technology <br/>
<a id="pl.54.2"></a><var>54.2</var>systems and services in Minnesota the executive branch of state government. The office <br/>
<a id="pl.54.3"></a><var>54.3</var>shall manage strategic investments in information and telecommunications technology <br/>
<a id="pl.54.4"></a><var>54.4</var>systems and services to encourage the development of a technically literate society, to <br/>
<a id="pl.54.5"></a><var>54.5</var>ensure sufficient access to and efficient delivery of accessible state government services, <br/>
<a id="pl.54.6"></a><var>54.6</var>and to maximize benefits for the state government as an enterprise.<br/>
<a id="pl.54.7"></a><var>54.7</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Discretionary powers.</b> The office may:<br/>
<a id="pl.54.8"></a><var>54.8</var>(1) enter into contracts for goods or services with public or private organizations <br/>
<a id="pl.54.9"></a><var>54.9</var>and charge fees for services it provides;<br/>
<a id="pl.54.10"></a><var>54.10</var>(2) apply for, receive, and expend money from public agencies;<br/>
<a id="pl.54.11"></a><var>54.11</var>(3) apply for, accept, and disburse grants and other aids from the federal government <br/>
<a id="pl.54.12"></a><var>54.12</var>and other public or private sources;<br/>
<a id="pl.54.13"></a><var>54.13</var>(4) enter into contracts with agencies of the federal government, local governmental <br/>
<a id="pl.54.14"></a><var>54.14</var>units, the University of Minnesota and other educational institutions, and private persons <br/>
<a id="pl.54.15"></a><var>54.15</var>and other nongovernmental organizations as necessary to perform its statutory duties;<br/>
<a id="pl.54.16"></a><var>54.16</var>(5) sponsor and conduct conferences and studies, collect and disseminate information, <br/>
<a id="pl.54.17"></a><var>54.17</var>and issue reports relating to information and communications technology issues; and<br/>
<a id="pl.54.18"></a><var>54.18</var>(6) review the technology infrastructure of regions of the state and cooperate with <br/>
<a id="pl.54.19"></a><var>54.19</var>and make recommendations to the governor, legislature, state agencies, local governments, <br/>
<a id="pl.54.20"></a><var>54.20</var>local technology development agencies, the federal government, private businesses, <br/>
<a id="pl.54.21"></a><var>54.21</var>and individuals for the realization of information and communications technology <br/>
<a id="pl.54.22"></a><var>54.22</var>infrastructure development potential;<br/>
<a id="pl.54.23"></a><var>54.23</var>(7) sponsor, support, and facilitate innovative and collaborative economic and <br/>
<a id="pl.54.24"></a><var>54.24</var>community development and government services projects, including technology <br/>
<a id="pl.54.25"></a><var>54.25</var>initiatives related to culture and the arts, with public and private organizations; and<br/>
<a id="pl.54.26"></a><var>54.26</var>(8) (6) review and recommend alternative sourcing strategies for state information <br/>
<a id="pl.54.27"></a><var>54.27</var>and communications systems.<br/>
<a id="pl.54.28"></a><var>54.28</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Duties.</b> (a) The office shall:<br/>
<a id="pl.54.29"></a><var>54.29</var>    (1) manage the efficient and effective use of available federal, state, local, and <br/>
<a id="pl.54.30"></a><var>54.30</var>public-private resources to develop statewide information and telecommunications <br/>
<a id="pl.54.31"></a><var>54.31</var>technology systems and services and its infrastructure;<br/>
<a id="pl.54.32"></a><var>54.32</var>    (2) approve state agency and intergovernmental information and telecommunications <br/>
<a id="pl.54.33"></a><var>54.33</var>technology systems and services development efforts involving state or intergovernmental <br/>
<a id="pl.54.34"></a><var>54.34</var>funding, including federal funding, provide information to the legislature regarding <br/>
<a id="pl.54.35"></a><var>54.35</var>projects reviewed, and recommend projects for inclusion in the governor's budget under <br/>
<a id="pl.54.36"></a><var>54.36</var>section 
         <statute_ref>16A.11</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.55.1"></a><var>55.1</var>    (3) ensure cooperation and collaboration among state and local governments in <br/>
<a id="pl.55.2"></a><var>55.2</var>developing intergovernmental information and telecommunications technology systems <br/>
<a id="pl.55.3"></a><var>55.3</var>and services, and define the structure and responsibilities of a representative governance <br/>
<a id="pl.55.4"></a><var>55.4</var>structure;<br/>
<a id="pl.55.5"></a><var>55.5</var>    (4) cooperate and collaborate with the legislative and judicial branches in the <br/>
<a id="pl.55.6"></a><var>55.6</var>development of information and communications systems in those branches;<br/>
<a id="pl.55.7"></a><var>55.7</var>    (5) continue the development of North Star, the state's official comprehensive online <br/>
<a id="pl.55.8"></a><var>55.8</var>service and information initiative;<br/>
<a id="pl.55.9"></a><var>55.9</var>    (6) promote and collaborate with the state's agencies in the state's transition to an <br/>
<a id="pl.55.10"></a><var>55.10</var>effectively competitive telecommunications market;<br/>
<a id="pl.55.11"></a><var>55.11</var>    (7) collaborate with entities carrying out education and lifelong learning initiatives <br/>
<a id="pl.55.12"></a><var>55.12</var>to assist Minnesotans in developing technical literacy and obtaining access to ongoing <br/>
<a id="pl.55.13"></a><var>55.13</var>learning resources;<br/>
<a id="pl.55.14"></a><var>55.14</var>    (8) (7) promote and coordinate public information access and network initiatives, <br/>
<a id="pl.55.15"></a><var>55.15</var>consistent with chapter 13, to connect Minnesota's citizens and communities to each <br/>
<a id="pl.55.16"></a><var>55.16</var>other, to their governments, and to the world;<br/>
<a id="pl.55.17"></a><var>55.17</var>    (9) (8) promote and coordinate electronic commerce initiatives to ensure that <br/>
<a id="pl.55.18"></a><var>55.18</var>Minnesota businesses and citizens can successfully compete in the global economy;<br/>
<a id="pl.55.19"></a><var>55.19</var>    (10) (9) manage and promote the regular and periodic reinvestment in the information <br/>
<a id="pl.55.20"></a><var>55.20</var>and telecommunications technology systems and services infrastructure so that state and <br/>
<a id="pl.55.21"></a><var>55.21</var>local government agencies can effectively and efficiently serve their customers;<br/>
<a id="pl.55.22"></a><var>55.22</var>    (11) (10) facilitate the cooperative development of and ensure compliance with <br/>
<a id="pl.55.23"></a><var>55.23</var>standards and policies for information and telecommunications technology systems <br/>
<a id="pl.55.24"></a><var>55.24</var>and services, electronic data practices and privacy, and electronic commerce among <br/>
<a id="pl.55.25"></a><var>55.25</var>international, national, state, and local public and private organizations;<br/>
<a id="pl.55.26"></a><var>55.26</var>    (12) (11) eliminate unnecessary duplication of existing information and <br/>
<a id="pl.55.27"></a><var>55.27</var>telecommunications technology systems and services provided by state agencies;<br/>
<a id="pl.55.28"></a><var>55.28</var>    (13) (12) identify, sponsor, develop, and execute shared information and <br/>
<a id="pl.55.29"></a><var>55.29</var>telecommunications technology projects and ongoing operations;<br/>
<a id="pl.55.30"></a><var>55.30</var>    (14) (13) ensure overall security of the state's information and technology systems <br/>
<a id="pl.55.31"></a><var>55.31</var>and services; and<br/>
<a id="pl.55.32"></a><var>55.32</var>(15) (14) manage and direct compliance with accessibility standards for informational <br/>
<a id="pl.55.33"></a><var>55.33</var>technology, including hardware, software, Web sites, online forms, and online surveys.<br/>
<a id="pl.55.34"></a><var>55.34</var>    (b) The chief information officer, in consultation with the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.55.35"></a><var>55.35</var>management and budget, must determine when it is cost-effective for agencies to develop <br/>
<a id="pl.55.36"></a><var>55.36</var>and use shared information and telecommunications technology systems and services for <br/>
<a id="pl.56.1"></a><var>56.1</var>the delivery of electronic government services. The chief information officer may require <br/>
<a id="pl.56.2"></a><var>56.2</var>agencies to use shared information and telecommunications technology systems and <br/>
<a id="pl.56.3"></a><var>56.3</var>services. The chief information officer shall establish reimbursement rates in cooperation <br/>
<a id="pl.56.4"></a><var>56.4</var>with the commissioner of management and budget to be billed to agencies and other <br/>
<a id="pl.56.5"></a><var>56.5</var>governmental entities sufficient to cover the actual development, operating, maintenance, <br/>
<a id="pl.56.6"></a><var>56.6</var>and administrative costs of the shared systems. The methodology for billing may include <br/>
<a id="pl.56.7"></a><var>56.7</var>the use of interagency agreements, or other means as allowed by law.<br/>
<a id="pl.56.8"></a><var>56.8</var>    (c) A state agency that has an information and telecommunications technology <br/>
<a id="pl.56.9"></a><var>56.9</var>project with a total expected project cost of more than $1,000,000 $100,000, whether <br/>
<a id="pl.56.10"></a><var>56.10</var>funded as part of the biennial budget or by any other means, shall register with the office <br/>
<a id="pl.56.11"></a><var>56.11</var>by submitting basic project startup documentation, as specified by the chief information <br/>
<a id="pl.56.12"></a><var>56.12</var>officer in both format and content, before any project funding is requested or committed <br/>
<a id="pl.56.13"></a><var>56.13</var>and before the project commences. State agency project leaders must demonstrate that <br/>
<a id="pl.56.14"></a><var>56.14</var>the project will be properly managed, provide updates to the project documentation <br/>
<a id="pl.56.15"></a><var>56.15</var>as changes are proposed, and regularly report on the current status of the project on a <br/>
<a id="pl.56.16"></a><var>56.16</var>schedule agreed to with the chief information officer.<br/>
<a id="pl.56.17"></a><var>56.17</var>    (d) The chief information officer shall monitor progress on any active information <br/>
<a id="pl.56.18"></a><var>56.18</var>and telecommunications technology project with a total expected project cost of more than <br/>
<a id="pl.56.19"></a><var>56.19</var>$5,000,000 and report on the performance of the project in comparison with the plans for <br/>
<a id="pl.56.20"></a><var>56.20</var>the project in terms of time, scope, and budget. The chief information officer may conduct <br/>
<a id="pl.56.21"></a><var>56.21</var>an independent project audit of the project. The audit analysis and evaluation of the <br/>
<a id="pl.56.22"></a><var>56.22</var>projects subject to paragraph (c) must be presented to agency executive sponsors, the <br/>
<a id="pl.56.23"></a><var>56.23</var>project governance bodies, and the chief information officer. All reports and responses <br/>
<a id="pl.56.24"></a><var>56.24</var>must become part of the project record. The chief information officer must prepare a <br/>
<a id="pl.56.25"></a><var>56.25</var>monthly progress report for each active information and telecommunications technology <br/>
<a id="pl.56.26"></a><var>56.26</var>project over $1,000,000. The report must be provided to the technology advisory council <br/>
<a id="pl.56.27"></a><var>56.27</var>and must be available on the office's Web site.<br/>
<a id="pl.56.28"></a><var>56.28</var>    (e) For any active information and telecommunications technology project with a <br/>
<a id="pl.56.29"></a><var>56.29</var>total expected project cost of more than $10,000,000, the state agency must perform an <br/>
<a id="pl.56.30"></a><var>56.30</var>annual independent audit that conforms to published project audit principles promulgated <br/>
<a id="pl.56.31"></a><var>56.31</var>by the office.<br/>
<a id="pl.56.32"></a><var>56.32</var>    (f) The chief information officer shall report by January 15 of each year to the <br/>
<a id="pl.56.33"></a><var>56.33</var>chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees and divisions with <br/>
<a id="pl.56.34"></a><var>56.34</var>jurisdiction over the office regarding projects the office has reviewed under paragraph (a), <br/>
<a id="pl.56.35"></a><var>56.35</var>clause (13). The report must include the reasons for the determinations made in the review <br/>
<a id="pl.56.36"></a><var>56.36</var>of each project and a description of its current status.<br/>
<a id="pl.57.1"></a><var>57.1</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Limits.</b> The office may not enter into any new general or project contracts <br/>
<a id="pl.57.2"></a><var>57.2</var>or other agreements to provide services to political subdivisions. The office may continue <br/>
<a id="pl.57.3"></a><var>57.3</var>to collaborate with and enter into agreements with local subdivisions to create information <br/>
<a id="pl.57.4"></a><var>57.4</var>technology infrastructure, provide connectivity, coordinate government-to-government <br/>
<a id="pl.57.5"></a><var>57.5</var>communications, and provide security support. This subdivision does not prevent political <br/>
<a id="pl.57.6"></a><var>57.6</var>subdivisions from purchasing goods or services from outside vendors through state <br/>
<a id="pl.57.7"></a><var>57.7</var>contracts, and does not prevent political subdivisions from accessing geospatial data <br/>
<a id="pl.57.8"></a><var>57.8</var>maintained by the office.<br/>
<a id="pl.57.9"></a><var>57.9</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2015. The office may not <br/>
<a id="pl.57.10"></a><var>57.10</var>enter into a new contract or other agreement or renew an existing contract or agreement <br/>
<a id="pl.57.11"></a><var>57.11</var>to provide services to political subdivisions in a manner prohibited by subdivision 4 on <br/>
<a id="pl.57.12"></a><var>57.12</var>or after July 1, 2015. The office must end existing contracts and agreements to provide <br/>
<a id="pl.57.13"></a><var>57.13</var>services prohibited by subdivision 4 as soon as this can be done without the office <br/>
<a id="pl.57.14"></a><var>57.14</var>incurring legal liability, and as soon as affected political subdivisions are able to find other <br/>
<a id="pl.57.15"></a><var>57.15</var>sources to provide the services provided by the office.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.43.0"></a><a id="pl.57.16"></a><var>57.16</var>    Sec. 43. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16E.016, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.57.17"></a><var>57.17</var><b>16E.016 RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY </b><br/>
<a id="pl.57.18"></a><var>57.18</var><b>SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.57.19"></a><var>57.19</var>(a) The chief information officer is responsible for providing or entering into <br/>
<a id="pl.57.20"></a><var>57.20</var>managed services contracts for the provision, improvement, and development of the <br/>
<a id="pl.57.21"></a><var>57.21</var>following information technology systems and services to state agencies:<br/>
<a id="pl.57.22"></a><var>57.22</var>(1) state data centers;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.23"></a><var>57.23</var>(2) mainframes including system software;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.24"></a><var>57.24</var>(3) servers including system software;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.25"></a><var>57.25</var>(4) desktops including system software;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.26"></a><var>57.26</var>(5) laptop computers including system software;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.27"></a><var>57.27</var>(6) a data network including system software;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.28"></a><var>57.28</var>(7) database, electronic mail, office systems, reporting, and other standard software <br/>
<a id="pl.57.29"></a><var>57.29</var>tools;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.30"></a><var>57.30</var>(8) business application software and related technical support services;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.31"></a><var>57.31</var>(9) help desk for the components listed in clauses (1) to (8);<br/>
<a id="pl.57.32"></a><var>57.32</var>(10) maintenance, problem resolution, and break-fix for the components listed in <br/>
<a id="pl.57.33"></a><var>57.33</var>clauses (1) to (8);<br/>
<a id="pl.58.1"></a><var>58.1</var>(11) regular upgrades and replacement for the components listed in clauses (1) <br/>
<a id="pl.58.2"></a><var>58.2</var>to (8); and<br/>
<a id="pl.58.3"></a><var>58.3</var>(12) network-connected output devices.<br/>
<a id="pl.58.4"></a><var>58.4</var>(b) All state agency employees whose work primarily involves functions specified in <br/>
<a id="pl.58.5"></a><var>58.5</var>paragraph (a) are employees of the Office of MN.IT Services. This includes employees <br/>
<a id="pl.58.6"></a><var>58.6</var>who directly perform the functions in paragraph (a), as well as employees whose work <br/>
<a id="pl.58.7"></a><var>58.7</var>primarily involves managing, supervising, or providing administrative services or support <br/>
<a id="pl.58.8"></a><var>58.8</var>services to employees who directly perform these functions. The chief information officer <br/>
<a id="pl.58.9"></a><var>58.9</var>may assign employees of the office to perform work exclusively for another state agency.<br/>
<a id="pl.58.10"></a><var>58.10</var>(c) Subject to sections 
<statute_ref>16C.08</statute_ref> and 
<statute_ref>16C.09</statute_ref>, the chief information officer may allow a <br/>
<a id="pl.58.11"></a><var>58.11</var>state agency to obtain services specified in paragraph (a) through a contract with an outside <br/>
<a id="pl.58.12"></a><var>58.12</var>vendor when the chief information officer and the agency head agree that a contract would <br/>
<a id="pl.58.13"></a><var>58.13</var>provide best value, as defined in section 
<statute_ref>16C.02</statute_ref>, under the service-level agreement. A <br/>
<a id="pl.58.14"></a><var>58.14</var>state agency must enter into a service-level agreement with the chief information officer <br/>
<a id="pl.58.15"></a><var>58.15</var>for provision of services specified in paragraph (a), or must obtain some or all of these <br/>
<a id="pl.58.16"></a><var>58.16</var>services through an outside vendor. Before entering into a service-level agreement or <br/>
<a id="pl.58.17"></a><var>58.17</var>outside vendor contract, an agency must solicit proposals from the office and from at <br/>
<a id="pl.58.18"></a><var>58.18</var>least one outside vendor. If the cost of the proposal from the office is more than six <br/>
<a id="pl.58.19"></a><var>58.19</var>percent higher than the cost of a proposal from an outside vendor, the agency may enter <br/>
<a id="pl.58.20"></a><var>58.20</var>into a contract with an outside vendor, notwithstanding sections 16C.08, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.58.21"></a><var>58.21</var>2, clause (1); 16C.09, paragraph (a), clause (1); and 43A.047. The chief information <br/>
<a id="pl.58.22"></a><var>58.22</var>officer must require that agency contracts with outside vendors ensure that systems and <br/>
<a id="pl.58.23"></a><var>58.23</var>services are compatible with standards established by the Office of MN.IT Services. The <br/>
<a id="pl.58.24"></a><var>58.24</var>standards may include analysis of differences in future cost uncertainties, compliance with <br/>
<a id="pl.58.25"></a><var>58.25</var>security requirements, compliance with hardware and service standards common in other <br/>
<a id="pl.58.26"></a><var>58.26</var>state offices, ability to comply with legal, accessibility, and transparency requirements, <br/>
<a id="pl.58.27"></a><var>58.27</var>and compliance with quality standards common to other state offices. The term of a <br/>
<a id="pl.58.28"></a><var>58.28</var>service-level agreement or a contract under this paragraph is subject to the limits in section <br/>
<a id="pl.58.29"></a><var>58.29</var>16C.06, subdivision 3b. However, the chief information officer may provide that the term <br/>
<a id="pl.58.30"></a><var>58.30</var>of the first agreement or contract entered into after the effective date of this section may be <br/>
<a id="pl.58.31"></a><var>58.31</var>longer, as the chief information officer determines is necessary to establish a system under <br/>
<a id="pl.58.32"></a><var>58.32</var>which agency agreements and contracts will expire according to a staggered schedule. <br/>
<a id="pl.58.33"></a><var>58.33</var>A service-level agreement or contract may not be for a term of more than six years. A <br/>
<a id="pl.58.34"></a><var>58.34</var>contract longer than four years must be followed by a contract of less than four years.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.1"></a><var>59.1</var>(d) The chief information officer may authorize a state agency office located outside <br/>
<a id="pl.59.2"></a><var>59.2</var>of the seven-county metropolitan area to solicit proposals from MN.IT services and from <br/>
<a id="pl.59.3"></a><var>59.3</var>an outside vendor separately from the rest of the agency.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.4"></a><var>59.4</var>(e) An agency may not enter into a contract for information technology systems or <br/>
<a id="pl.59.5"></a><var>59.5</var>services of more than $100,000 with an outside vendor without approval of the chief <br/>
<a id="pl.59.6"></a><var>59.6</var>information officer.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.7"></a><var>59.7</var>(f) The Minnesota State Retirement System, the Public Employees Retirement <br/>
<a id="pl.59.8"></a><var>59.8</var>Association, the Teachers Retirement Association, the State Board of Investment, the <br/>
<a id="pl.59.9"></a><var>59.9</var>Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, the State Lottery, and the Statewide <br/>
<a id="pl.59.10"></a><var>59.10</var>Radio Board are not state agencies for purposes of this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.44.0"></a><a id="pl.59.11"></a><var>59.11</var>    Sec. 44. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16E.03, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.59.12"></a><var>59.12</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Definitions.</b> For the purposes of chapter 16E, the following terms <br/>
<a id="pl.59.13"></a><var>59.13</var>have the meanings given them.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.14"></a><var>59.14</var>    (a) "Information and telecommunications technology systems and services" means <br/>
<a id="pl.59.15"></a><var>59.15</var>all computing and telecommunications hardware and software, the activities undertaken <br/>
<a id="pl.59.16"></a><var>59.16</var>to secure that hardware and software, and the activities undertaken to acquire, transport, <br/>
<a id="pl.59.17"></a><var>59.17</var>process, analyze, store, and disseminate information electronically. "Information and <br/>
<a id="pl.59.18"></a><var>59.18</var>telecommunications technology systems and services" includes all proposed expenditures <br/>
<a id="pl.59.19"></a><var>59.19</var>for computing and telecommunications hardware and software, security for that hardware <br/>
<a id="pl.59.20"></a><var>59.20</var>and software, and related consulting or other professional services.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.21"></a><var>59.21</var>    (b) "Information and telecommunications technology project" means an effort to <br/>
<a id="pl.59.22"></a><var>59.22</var>acquire or produce information and telecommunications technology systems and services.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.23"></a><var>59.23</var>    (c) "Telecommunications" means voice, video, and data electronic transmissions <br/>
<a id="pl.59.24"></a><var>59.24</var>transported by wire, wireless, fiber-optic, radio, or other available transport technology.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.25"></a><var>59.25</var>    (d) "Cyber security" means the protection of data and systems in networks connected <br/>
<a id="pl.59.26"></a><var>59.26</var>to the Internet.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.27"></a><var>59.27</var>    (e) "State agency" means an agency in the executive branch of state government and <br/>
<a id="pl.59.28"></a><var>59.28</var>includes the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, but does not include the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.59.29"></a><var>59.29</var>State Colleges and Universities unless specifically provided elsewhere in this chapter. <br/>
<a id="pl.59.30"></a><var>59.30</var>Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, "state agency" includes any agency in the <br/>
<a id="pl.59.31"></a><var>59.31</var>executive branch that operates information technology relating to eligibility for state <br/>
<a id="pl.59.32"></a><var>59.32</var>programs.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.33"></a><var>59.33</var>    (f) "Total expected project cost" includes direct staff costs, all supplemental contract <br/>
<a id="pl.59.34"></a><var>59.34</var>staff and vendor costs, and costs of hardware and software development or purchase. <br/>
<a id="pl.60.1"></a><var>60.1</var>Breaking a project into several phases does not affect the cost threshold, which must be <br/>
<a id="pl.60.2"></a><var>60.2</var>computed based on the full cost of all phases.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.45.0"></a><a id="pl.60.3"></a><var>60.3</var>    Sec. 45. <b>[16E.034] ANNUAL REPORT ON IT SPENDING.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.60.4"></a><var>60.4</var>(a) The chief information officer, in consultation with the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.60.5"></a><var>60.5</var>management and budget, must report by September 1 each year on:<br/>
<a id="pl.60.6"></a><var>60.6</var>(1) total state agency spending on information technology in the prior fiscal year, and  <br/>
<a id="pl.60.7"></a><var>60.7</var>planned state agency spending on information technology in the current fiscal year; and<br/>
<a id="pl.60.8"></a><var>60.8</var>(2) individual state agency spending on information technology in the prior fiscal <br/>
<a id="pl.60.9"></a><var>60.9</var>year, and  planned spending on information technology in the current fiscal year.<br/>
<a id="pl.60.10"></a><var>60.10</var>(b) The report in paragraph (a) on total state agency and individual agency spending <br/>
<a id="pl.60.11"></a><var>60.11</var>and proposed spending must show amounts spent and anticipated to be spent in each of <br/>
<a id="pl.60.12"></a><var>60.12</var>the following categories:<br/>
<a id="pl.60.13"></a><var>60.13</var>(1) new technology projects, or enhancement of existing projects, of more than <br/>
<a id="pl.60.14"></a><var>60.14</var>$100,000;<br/>
<a id="pl.60.15"></a><var>60.15</var>(2) business as usual and minor enhancements; and<br/>
<a id="pl.60.16"></a><var>60.16</var>(3) infrastructure and operations.<br/>
<a id="pl.60.17"></a><var>60.17</var>(c) The information reported on infrastructure and operations in paragraph (b), <br/>
<a id="pl.60.18"></a><var>60.18</var>clause (3), must be further divided, by agency, into the following categories:<br/>
<a id="pl.60.19"></a><var>60.19</var>(1) servers;<br/>
<a id="pl.60.20"></a><var>60.20</var>(2) messaging and collaboration;<br/>
<a id="pl.60.21"></a><var>60.21</var>(3) mainframe;<br/>
<a id="pl.60.22"></a><var>60.22</var>(4) storage;<br/>
<a id="pl.60.23"></a><var>60.23</var>(5) database, including administration;<br/>
<a id="pl.60.24"></a><var>60.24</var>(6) technical support;<br/>
<a id="pl.60.25"></a><var>60.25</var>(7) information security;<br/>
<a id="pl.60.26"></a><var>60.26</var>(8) directory administration;<br/>
<a id="pl.60.27"></a><var>60.27</var>(9) architecture;<br/>
<a id="pl.60.28"></a><var>60.28</var>(10) monitoring; and<br/>
<a id="pl.60.29"></a><var>60.29</var>(11) change management.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.46.0"></a><a id="pl.60.30"></a><var>60.30</var>    Sec. 46. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16E.0465, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.60.31"></a><var>60.31</var><b>16E.0465 TECHNOLOGY APPROVAL.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.60.32"></a><var>60.32</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Application.</b> This section applies to an appropriation of more than <br/>
<a id="pl.60.33"></a><var>60.33</var>$1,000,000 $100,000 of state or federal funds to a state agency for any information and <br/>
<a id="pl.60.34"></a><var>60.34</var>telecommunications technology project or for any phase of such a project, device, or <br/>
<a id="pl.61.1"></a><var>61.1</var>system. For purposes of this section, an appropriation of state or federal funds to a state <br/>
<a id="pl.61.2"></a><var>61.2</var>agency includes an appropriation:<br/>
<a id="pl.61.3"></a><var>61.3</var>(1) to a constitutional officer;<br/>
<a id="pl.61.4"></a><var>61.4</var>(2) for a project that includes both a state agency and units of local government; and<br/>
<a id="pl.61.5"></a><var>61.5</var>(3) to a state agency for grants to be made to other entities.<br/>
<a id="pl.61.6"></a><var>61.6</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Required review and approval.</b> (a) A state agency receiving an <br/>
<a id="pl.61.7"></a><var>61.7</var>appropriation  of more than $500,000 for an information and telecommunications <br/>
<a id="pl.61.8"></a><var>61.8</var>technology project subject to this section must divide the project into phases.<br/>
<a id="pl.61.9"></a><var>61.9</var>(b) The commissioner of management and budget may not authorize the <br/>
<a id="pl.61.10"></a><var>61.10</var>encumbrance or expenditure of an appropriation of state funds to a state agency for any:<br/>
<a id="pl.61.11"></a><var>61.11</var>(1) a project if the project is subject to this section, but not divided into phases; or<br/>
<a id="pl.61.12"></a><var>61.12</var>(2) a phase of a project, device, or system subject to this section, unless the Office of <br/>
<a id="pl.61.13"></a><var>61.13</var>MN.IT Services has reviewed the project or each phase of the project, device, or system, <br/>
<a id="pl.61.14"></a><var>61.14</var>and based on this review, the chief information officer has determined for each project <br/>
<a id="pl.61.15"></a><var>61.15</var>or phase that:<br/>
<a id="pl.61.16"></a><var>61.16</var>(1) (i) the project is compatible with the state information architecture and other <br/>
<a id="pl.61.17"></a><var>61.17</var>policies and standards established by the chief information officer;<br/>
<a id="pl.61.18"></a><var>61.18</var>(2) (ii) the agency is able to accomplish the goals of the phase of the project with the <br/>
<a id="pl.61.19"></a><var>61.19</var>funds appropriated; and<br/>
<a id="pl.61.20"></a><var>61.20</var>(3) (iii) the project supports the enterprise information technology strategy.<br/>
<a id="pl.61.21"></a><var>61.21</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Monitor progress.</b> The chief information officer shall monitor progress on <br/>
<a id="pl.61.22"></a><var>61.22</var>any active information and telecommunications technology project with a total expected <br/>
<a id="pl.61.23"></a><var>61.23</var>project cost of more than $5,000,000 and report on the performance of the project in <br/>
<a id="pl.61.24"></a><var>61.24</var>comparison with the plans for the project in terms of time, scope, and budget. The chief <br/>
<a id="pl.61.25"></a><var>61.25</var>information officer may conduct an independent project audit of the project. The audit <br/>
<a id="pl.61.26"></a><var>61.26</var>analysis and evaluation of the projects must be presented to agency executive sponsors, <br/>
<a id="pl.61.27"></a><var>61.27</var>the project governance bodies, and the chief information officer. All reports and responses <br/>
<a id="pl.61.28"></a><var>61.28</var>must become part of the project record.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.47.0"></a><a id="pl.61.29"></a><var>61.29</var>    Sec. 47. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16E.14, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.61.30"></a><var>61.30</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Reimbursements.</b> Except as specifically provided otherwise by law, each <br/>
<a id="pl.61.31"></a><var>61.31</var>agency shall reimburse the MN.IT services revolving fund for the cost of all services, <br/>
<a id="pl.61.32"></a><var>61.32</var>supplies, materials, labor, employee development and training, and depreciation of <br/>
<a id="pl.61.33"></a><var>61.33</var>equipment, including reasonable overhead costs, which the chief information officer is <br/>
<a id="pl.61.34"></a><var>61.34</var>authorized and directed to furnish an agency. The chief information officer shall report the <br/>
<a id="pl.61.35"></a><var>61.35</var>rates to be charged for the revolving fund no later than July 1 each year to the chair of the <br/>
<a id="pl.62.1"></a><var>62.1</var>committee or division in the senate and house of representatives with primary jurisdiction <br/>
<a id="pl.62.2"></a><var>62.2</var>over the budget of the Office of MN.IT Services.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.48.0"></a><a id="pl.62.3"></a><var>62.3</var>    Sec. 48. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16E.145, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.62.4"></a><var>62.4</var><b>16E.145 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPROPRIATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.62.5"></a><var>62.5</var>An appropriation  of more than $100,000 for a state agency information and <br/>
<a id="pl.62.6"></a><var>62.6</var>telecommunications technology project must be made to the chief information officer. The <br/>
<a id="pl.62.7"></a><var>62.7</var>chief information officer must manage and disburse the appropriation on behalf of the <br/>
<a id="pl.62.8"></a><var>62.8</var>sponsoring state agency. Any appropriation for an information and telecommunications <br/>
<a id="pl.62.9"></a><var>62.9</var>technology project made to a state agency other than the Office of MN.IT Services is <br/>
<a id="pl.62.10"></a><var>62.10</var>transferred to the chief information officer.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.49.0"></a><a id="pl.62.11"></a><var>62.11</var>    Sec. 49. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16E.19, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.62.12"></a><var>62.12</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.62.13"></a><var>62.13</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Data storage.</b> The chief information officer must establish criteria for <br/>
<a id="pl.62.14"></a><var>62.14</var>storage of state agency data outside of data centers operated by the chief information <br/>
<a id="pl.62.15"></a><var>62.15</var>officer. These criteria must include thresholds for when requests of outside data storage <br/>
<a id="pl.62.16"></a><var>62.16</var>must be approved by the chief information officer.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.50.0"></a><a id="pl.62.17"></a><var>62.17</var>    Sec. 50. <b>[43A.035] LIMIT ON NUMBER OF FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT </b><br/>
<a id="pl.62.18"></a><var>62.18</var><b>EMPLOYEES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.62.19"></a><var>62.19</var>The total number of full-time equivalent employees employed in all executive <br/>
<a id="pl.62.20"></a><var>62.20</var>branch agencies may not exceed 35,927. The commissioner of management and budget <br/>
<a id="pl.62.21"></a><var>62.21</var>may forbid an executive agency from hiring a new employee or from filling a vacancy as <br/>
<a id="pl.62.22"></a><var>62.22</var>the commissioner determines is necessary to ensure compliance with this section. Any <br/>
<a id="pl.62.23"></a><var>62.23</var>reductions in staff should prioritize protecting client-facing health care workers, corrections <br/>
<a id="pl.62.24"></a><var>62.24</var>officers, public safety workers, and mental health workers. As a means of achieving <br/>
<a id="pl.62.25"></a><var>62.25</var>compliance with this requirement, the commissioner may authorize an agency to provide <br/>
<a id="pl.62.26"></a><var>62.26</var>an early retirement incentive to an executive branch employee, under which the state will <br/>
<a id="pl.62.27"></a><var>62.27</var>continue to make the employer contribution for health insurance after the employee has <br/>
<a id="pl.62.28"></a><var>62.28</var>terminated state service. The commissioner must prescribe eligibility requirements and the <br/>
<a id="pl.62.29"></a><var>62.29</var>maximum duration of the payments. For purposes of this section, an "executive agency" <br/>
<a id="pl.62.30"></a><var>62.30</var>does not include the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities or statewide pension plans.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.51.0"></a><a id="pl.62.31"></a><var>62.31</var>    Sec. 51. <b>[138.912] HEALTHY EATING, HERE AT HOME.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.63.1"></a><var>63.1</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Establishment.</b> The healthy eating, here at home program is <br/>
<a id="pl.63.2"></a><var>63.2</var>established to provide incentives for low-income Minnesotans to use federal Supplemental <br/>
<a id="pl.63.3"></a><var>63.3</var>Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for healthy purchases at Minnesota-based <br/>
<a id="pl.63.4"></a><var>63.4</var>farmers' markets.<br/>
<a id="pl.63.5"></a><var>63.5</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Definitions.</b> (a) The definitions in this subdivision apply to this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.63.6"></a><var>63.6</var>(b) "Healthy eating, here at home" means a program administered by the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.63.7"></a><var>63.7</var>Humanities Center to provide incentives for low-income Minnesotans to use SNAP <br/>
<a id="pl.63.8"></a><var>63.8</var>benefits for healthy purchases at Minnesota-based farmers' markets.<br/>
<a id="pl.63.9"></a><var>63.9</var>(c) "Healthy purchases" means SNAP-eligible foods.<br/>
<a id="pl.63.10"></a><var>63.10</var>(d) "Minnesota-based farmers' market" means a physical market as defined in section <br/>
<a id="pl.63.11"></a><var>63.11</var>28A.151, subdivision 1, paragraph (b), and also includes mobile markets.<br/>
<a id="pl.63.12"></a><var>63.12</var>(e) "Voucher" means a physical or electronic credit.<br/>
<a id="pl.63.13"></a><var>63.13</var>(f) "Eligible household" means an individual or family that is determined to be a <br/>
<a id="pl.63.14"></a><var>63.14</var>recipient of SNAP.<br/>
<a id="pl.63.15"></a><var>63.15</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Grants.</b> The Minnesota Humanities Center shall allocate grant funds to <br/>
<a id="pl.63.16"></a><var>63.16</var>nonprofit organizations that work with Minnesota-based farmers' markets to provide up <br/>
<a id="pl.63.17"></a><var>63.17</var>to $10 vouchers to SNAP participants who use electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cards <br/>
<a id="pl.63.18"></a><var>63.18</var>for healthy purchases. Funds may also be provided for vouchers distributed through <br/>
<a id="pl.63.19"></a><var>63.19</var>nonprofit organizations engaged in healthy cooking and food education outreach to <br/>
<a id="pl.63.20"></a><var>63.20</var>eligible households for use at farmers' markets. Funds appropriated under this section may <br/>
<a id="pl.63.21"></a><var>63.21</var>not be used for healthy cooking classes or food education outreach. When awarding <br/>
<a id="pl.63.22"></a><var>63.22</var>grants, the Minnesota Humanities Center must consider how the nonprofit organizations <br/>
<a id="pl.63.23"></a><var>63.23</var>will achieve geographic balance, including specific efforts to reach eligible households <br/>
<a id="pl.63.24"></a><var>63.24</var>across the state, and the organizations' capacity to manage the programming and outreach.<br/>
<a id="pl.63.25"></a><var>63.25</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Household eligibility; participation.</b> To be eligible for a healthy eating, <br/>
<a id="pl.63.26"></a><var>63.26</var>here at home voucher, an eligible household must meet the Minnesota SNAP eligibility <br/>
<a id="pl.63.27"></a><var>63.27</var>requirements under section 256D.051.<br/>
<a id="pl.63.28"></a><var>63.28</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Permissible uses; information provided.</b> An eligible household may use <br/>
<a id="pl.63.29"></a><var>63.29</var>the voucher toward healthy purchases at Minnesota-based farmers' markets. Every eligible <br/>
<a id="pl.63.30"></a><var>63.30</var>household that receives a voucher must be informed of the allowable uses of the voucher.<br/>
<a id="pl.63.31"></a><var>63.31</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Program reporting.</b> The nonprofit organizations that receive grant funds <br/>
<a id="pl.63.32"></a><var>63.32</var>must report annually to the Minnesota Humanities Center with information regarding the <br/>
<a id="pl.63.33"></a><var>63.33</var>operation of the program, including the number of vouchers issued and the number of <br/>
<a id="pl.63.34"></a><var>63.34</var>people served. To the extent practicable, the nonprofit organizations must report on the <br/>
<a id="pl.63.35"></a><var>63.35</var>usage of the vouchers and evaluate the program's effectiveness.<br/>
<a id="pl.64.1"></a><var>64.1</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Grocery inclusion.</b> The commissioner of human services must submit a <br/>
<a id="pl.64.2"></a><var>64.2</var>waiver request to the federal United States Department of Agriculture seeking approval <br/>
<a id="pl.64.3"></a><var>64.3</var>for the inclusion of Minnesota grocery stores in this program so that SNAP participants <br/>
<a id="pl.64.4"></a><var>64.4</var>may use the vouchers for healthy produce at grocery stores. Grocery store participation is <br/>
<a id="pl.64.5"></a><var>64.5</var>voluntary and a grocery store's associated administrative costs will not be reimbursed.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.52.0"></a><a id="pl.64.6"></a><var>64.6</var>    Sec. 52. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 148.57, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.64.7"></a><var>64.7</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.64.8"></a><var>64.8</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Expedited and temporary licensing for former and current members </b><br/>
<a id="pl.64.9"></a><var>64.9</var><b>of the military.</b> (a) Applicants seeking licensure according to this subdivision must be:<br/>
<a id="pl.64.10"></a><var>64.10</var>(1) an active duty military member;<br/>
<a id="pl.64.11"></a><var>64.11</var>(2) the spouse of an active duty military member; or<br/>
<a id="pl.64.12"></a><var>64.12</var>(3) a veteran who has left service in the two years preceding the date of license <br/>
<a id="pl.64.13"></a><var>64.13</var>application, and has confirmation of an honorable or general discharge status.<br/>
<a id="pl.64.14"></a><var>64.14</var>(b) A qualified applicant under this subdivision must provide evidence of:<br/>
<a id="pl.64.15"></a><var>64.15</var>(1) a current valid license, certificate, or permit in another state without history of <br/>
<a id="pl.64.16"></a><var>64.16</var>disciplinary action by a regulatory authority in the other state; and<br/>
<a id="pl.64.17"></a><var>64.17</var>(2) a current criminal background study without a criminal conviction that is <br/>
<a id="pl.64.18"></a><var>64.18</var>determined by the board to adversely affect the applicant's ability to become licensed.<br/>
<a id="pl.64.19"></a><var>64.19</var>(c) A temporary license issued under this subdivision is effective for six months <br/>
<a id="pl.64.20"></a><var>64.20</var>from the initial temporary licensure date.<br/>
<a id="pl.64.21"></a><var>64.21</var>(d) During the temporary license period, the individual shall complete the licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.64.22"></a><var>64.22</var>optometrist application for licensure.<br/>
<a id="pl.64.23"></a><var>64.23</var>(e) In order to remain licensed after the expiration of the temporary license, an <br/>
<a id="pl.64.24"></a><var>64.24</var>individual must meet the requirements in section 148.57, subdivisions 1 and 2.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.53.0"></a><a id="pl.64.25"></a><var>64.25</var>    Sec. 53. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 148.624, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.64.26"></a><var>64.26</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Expedited and </b><b>temporary </b><b>licensing for former and current members </b><br/>
<a id="pl.64.27"></a><var>64.27</var><b>of the </b><b>military </b><b>permit</b><b>.</b> The board shall issue a temporary permit to members of the <br/>
<a id="pl.64.28"></a><var>64.28</var>military in accordance with section 
<statute_ref>197.4552</statute_ref>. (a) Applicants seeking licensure according <br/>
<a id="pl.64.29"></a><var>64.29</var>to this subdivision must be:<br/>
<a id="pl.64.30"></a><var>64.30</var>(1) an active duty military member;<br/>
<a id="pl.64.31"></a><var>64.31</var>(2) the spouse of an active duty military member; or<br/>
<a id="pl.64.32"></a><var>64.32</var>(3) a veteran who has left service in the two years preceding the date of license <br/>
<a id="pl.64.33"></a><var>64.33</var>application, and has confirmation of an honorable or general discharge status.<br/>
<a id="pl.64.34"></a><var>64.34</var>(b) A qualified applicant under this subdivision must provide evidence of:<br/>
<a id="pl.65.1"></a><var>65.1</var>(1) a current valid license in another state without history of disciplinary action by a <br/>
<a id="pl.65.2"></a><var>65.2</var>regulatory authority in the other state; and<br/>
<a id="pl.65.3"></a><var>65.3</var>(2) a current criminal background study without a criminal conviction that is <br/>
<a id="pl.65.4"></a><var>65.4</var>determined by the board to adversely affect the applicant's ability to become licensed.<br/>
<a id="pl.65.5"></a><var>65.5</var>(c) A temporary license issued under this subdivision is effective for six months <br/>
<a id="pl.65.6"></a><var>65.6</var>from the initial temporary licensure date.<br/>
<a id="pl.65.7"></a><var>65.7</var>(d) During the temporary license period, the individual shall complete the licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.65.8"></a><var>65.8</var>dietitian or nutritionist application for licensure.<br/>
<a id="pl.65.9"></a><var>65.9</var>(e) In order to remain licensed after the expiration of the temporary license, an <br/>
<a id="pl.65.10"></a><var>65.10</var>individual must meet the full licensure requirements.<br/>
<a id="pl.65.11"></a><var>65.11</var>(f) The fee for the temporary permit license is $250.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.54.0"></a><a id="pl.65.12"></a><var>65.12</var>    Sec. 54. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 148B.33, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.65.13"></a><var>65.13</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.65.14"></a><var>65.14</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Expedited and temporary licensing for former and current members </b><br/>
<a id="pl.65.15"></a><var>65.15</var><b>of the military.</b> (a) Applicants seeking licensure according to this subdivision must be:<br/>
<a id="pl.65.16"></a><var>65.16</var>(1) an active duty military member; <br/>
<a id="pl.65.17"></a><var>65.17</var>(2) the spouse of an active duty military member; or<br/>
<a id="pl.65.18"></a><var>65.18</var>(3) a veteran who has left service in the two years preceding the date of license <br/>
<a id="pl.65.19"></a><var>65.19</var>application, and has confirmation of an honorable or general discharge status.<br/>
<a id="pl.65.20"></a><var>65.20</var>(b) A qualified applicant under this subdivision must provide evidence of:<br/>
<a id="pl.65.21"></a><var>65.21</var>(1) a current valid license, certificate, or permit in another state without history of <br/>
<a id="pl.65.22"></a><var>65.22</var>disciplinary action by a regulatory authority in the other state; and<br/>
<a id="pl.65.23"></a><var>65.23</var>(2) a current criminal background study without a criminal conviction that is <br/>
<a id="pl.65.24"></a><var>65.24</var>determined by the board to adversely affect the applicant's ability to become licensed.<br/>
<a id="pl.65.25"></a><var>65.25</var>(c) A temporary license issued under this subdivision is effective for six months <br/>
<a id="pl.65.26"></a><var>65.26</var>from the initial temporary licensure date.<br/>
<a id="pl.65.27"></a><var>65.27</var>(d) During the temporary license period, the individual shall complete the licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.65.28"></a><var>65.28</var>marriage and family therapist application for licensure.<br/>
<a id="pl.65.29"></a><var>65.29</var>(e) In order to remain licensed after the expiration of the temporary license, an <br/>
<a id="pl.65.30"></a><var>65.30</var>individual must meet the requirements in subdivisions 1 and 2.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.55.0"></a><a id="pl.65.31"></a><var>65.31</var>    Sec. 55. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 148B.53, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.65.32"></a><var>65.32</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.65.33"></a><var>65.33</var>    Subd. 1a. <b>Expedited and temporary licensing for former and current members </b><br/>
<a id="pl.65.34"></a><var>65.34</var><b>of the military.</b> (a) Applicants seeking licensure according to this subdivision must be:<br/>
<a id="pl.66.1"></a><var>66.1</var>(1) an active duty military member; <br/>
<a id="pl.66.2"></a><var>66.2</var>(2) the spouse of an active duty military member; or<br/>
<a id="pl.66.3"></a><var>66.3</var>(3) a veteran who has left service in the two years preceding the date of license <br/>
<a id="pl.66.4"></a><var>66.4</var>application, and has confirmation of an honorable or general discharge status.<br/>
<a id="pl.66.5"></a><var>66.5</var>(b) A qualified applicant under this subdivision must provide evidence of:<br/>
<a id="pl.66.6"></a><var>66.6</var>(1) a current valid license, certificate, or permit in another state without history of <br/>
<a id="pl.66.7"></a><var>66.7</var>disciplinary action by a regulatory authority in the other state; and<br/>
<a id="pl.66.8"></a><var>66.8</var>(2) a current criminal background study without a criminal conviction that is <br/>
<a id="pl.66.9"></a><var>66.9</var>determined by the board to adversely affect the applicant's ability to become licensed.<br/>
<a id="pl.66.10"></a><var>66.10</var>(c) A temporary license issued under this subdivision is effective for one year from <br/>
<a id="pl.66.11"></a><var>66.11</var>the initial licensure date.<br/>
<a id="pl.66.12"></a><var>66.12</var>(d) During the temporary license period, the individual shall complete the licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.66.13"></a><var>66.13</var>professional counselor application for licensure.<br/>
<a id="pl.66.14"></a><var>66.14</var>(e) In order to remain licensed after the expiration of the temporary license, an <br/>
<a id="pl.66.15"></a><var>66.15</var>individual must meet the requirements in subdivision 1, paragraphs (a) and (b).<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.56.0"></a><a id="pl.66.16"></a><var>66.16</var>    Sec. 56. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 148B.5301, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.66.17"></a><var>66.17</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.66.18"></a><var>66.18</var>    Subd. 4a. <b>Expedited and temporary licensing for former and current members </b><br/>
<a id="pl.66.19"></a><var>66.19</var><b>of the military.</b> (a) Applicants seeking licensure according to this subdivision must be:<br/>
<a id="pl.66.20"></a><var>66.20</var>(1) an active duty military member; <br/>
<a id="pl.66.21"></a><var>66.21</var>(2) the spouse of an active duty military member; or<br/>
<a id="pl.66.22"></a><var>66.22</var>(3) a veteran who has left service in the two years preceding the date of license <br/>
<a id="pl.66.23"></a><var>66.23</var>application, and has confirmation of an honorable or general discharge status.<br/>
<a id="pl.66.24"></a><var>66.24</var>(b) A qualified applicant under paragraph (a) must provide evidence of:<br/>
<a id="pl.66.25"></a><var>66.25</var>(1) a current valid license, certificate, or permit in another state without history of <br/>
<a id="pl.66.26"></a><var>66.26</var>disciplinary action by a regulatory authority in the other state; and<br/>
<a id="pl.66.27"></a><var>66.27</var>(2) a current criminal background study without a criminal conviction that is <br/>
<a id="pl.66.28"></a><var>66.28</var>determined by the board to adversely affect the applicant's ability to become licensed.<br/>
<a id="pl.66.29"></a><var>66.29</var>(c) A temporary license issued under this subdivision is effective for one year from <br/>
<a id="pl.66.30"></a><var>66.30</var>the initial licensure date.<br/>
<a id="pl.66.31"></a><var>66.31</var>(d) During the temporary license period, the individual shall complete the licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.66.32"></a><var>66.32</var>professional clinical counselor application for licensure.<br/>
<a id="pl.66.33"></a><var>66.33</var>(e) In order to remain licensed after the expiration of the temporary license, an <br/>
<a id="pl.66.34"></a><var>66.34</var>individual must meet the requirements in subdivisions 1 and 2.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.57.0"></a><a id="pl.67.1"></a><var>67.1</var>    Sec. 57. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 148F.025, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.67.2"></a><var>67.2</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.67.3"></a><var>67.3</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Expedited and temporary licensing for former and current members </b><br/>
<a id="pl.67.4"></a><var>67.4</var><b>of the military.</b> (a) Applicants seeking licensure according to this subdivision must be:<br/>
<a id="pl.67.5"></a><var>67.5</var>(1) an active duty military member; <br/>
<a id="pl.67.6"></a><var>67.6</var>(2) the spouse of an active duty military member; or<br/>
<a id="pl.67.7"></a><var>67.7</var>(3) a veteran who has left service in the two years preceding the date of license <br/>
<a id="pl.67.8"></a><var>67.8</var>application, and has confirmation of an honorable or general discharge status.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.9"></a><var>67.9</var>(b) Applicants are required to comply with subdivisions 1 and 4.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.10"></a><var>67.10</var>(c) A qualified applicant under paragraph (a) must provide evidence of:<br/>
<a id="pl.67.11"></a><var>67.11</var>(1) a current valid license, certificate, or permit in another state without history of <br/>
<a id="pl.67.12"></a><var>67.12</var>disciplinary action by a regulatory authority in the other state; and<br/>
<a id="pl.67.13"></a><var>67.13</var>(2) a current criminal background study without a criminal conviction that is <br/>
<a id="pl.67.14"></a><var>67.14</var>determined by the board to adversely affect the applicant's ability to become licensed.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.15"></a><var>67.15</var>(d) A temporary license issued under this subdivision is effective for two years from <br/>
<a id="pl.67.16"></a><var>67.16</var>the initial licensure date.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.17"></a><var>67.17</var>(e) During the temporary license period, the individual shall complete the application <br/>
<a id="pl.67.18"></a><var>67.18</var>for licensure required in subdivision 1.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.19"></a><var>67.19</var>(f) In order to remain licensed after the expiration of the temporary license, an <br/>
<a id="pl.67.20"></a><var>67.20</var>individual must meet the requirements in subdivisions 2 and 3.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.58.0"></a><a id="pl.67.21"></a><var>67.21</var>    Sec. 58. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 153.16, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.67.22"></a><var>67.22</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>License requirements.</b> The board shall issue a license to practice <br/>
<a id="pl.67.23"></a><var>67.23</var>podiatric medicine to a person who meets the following requirements:<br/>
<a id="pl.67.24"></a><var>67.24</var>(a) The applicant for a license shall file a written notarized application on forms <br/>
<a id="pl.67.25"></a><var>67.25</var>provided by the board, showing to the board's satisfaction that the applicant is of good <br/>
<a id="pl.67.26"></a><var>67.26</var>moral character and satisfies the requirements of this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.27"></a><var>67.27</var>(b) The applicant shall present evidence satisfactory to the board of being a graduate <br/>
<a id="pl.67.28"></a><var>67.28</var>of a podiatric medical school approved by the board based upon its faculty, curriculum, <br/>
<a id="pl.67.29"></a><var>67.29</var>facilities, accreditation by a recognized national accrediting organization approved by the <br/>
<a id="pl.67.30"></a><var>67.30</var>board, and other relevant factors.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.31"></a><var>67.31</var>(c) The applicant must have received a passing score on each part of the national board <br/>
<a id="pl.67.32"></a><var>67.32</var>examinations, parts one and two, prepared and graded by the National Board of Podiatric <br/>
<a id="pl.67.33"></a><var>67.33</var>Medical Examiners. The passing score for each part of the national board examinations, <br/>
<a id="pl.67.34"></a><var>67.34</var>parts one and two, is as defined by the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners.<br/>
<a id="pl.68.1"></a><var>68.1</var>(d) Applicants graduating after 1986 from a podiatric medical school shall present <br/>
<a id="pl.68.2"></a><var>68.2</var>evidence of successful completion of a residency program approved by a national <br/>
<a id="pl.68.3"></a><var>68.3</var>accrediting podiatric medicine organization.<br/>
<a id="pl.68.4"></a><var>68.4</var>(e) The applicant shall appear in person before the board or its designated <br/>
<a id="pl.68.5"></a><var>68.5</var>representative to show that the applicant satisfies the requirements of this section, <br/>
<a id="pl.68.6"></a><var>68.6</var>including knowledge of laws, rules, and ethics pertaining to the practice of podiatric <br/>
<a id="pl.68.7"></a><var>68.7</var>medicine. The board may establish as internal operating procedures the procedures or <br/>
<a id="pl.68.8"></a><var>68.8</var>requirements for the applicant's personal presentation. Upon completion of all other <br/>
<a id="pl.68.9"></a><var>68.9</var>application requirements, a doctor of podiatric medicine applying for a temporary military <br/>
<a id="pl.68.10"></a><var>68.10</var>license has six months in which to comply with this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.68.11"></a><var>68.11</var>(f) The applicant shall pay a fee established by the board by rule. The fee shall <br/>
<a id="pl.68.12"></a><var>68.12</var>not be refunded.<br/>
<a id="pl.68.13"></a><var>68.13</var>(g) The applicant must not have engaged in conduct warranting disciplinary action <br/>
<a id="pl.68.14"></a><var>68.14</var>against a licensee. If the applicant does not satisfy the requirements of this paragraph, <br/>
<a id="pl.68.15"></a><var>68.15</var>the board may refuse to issue a license unless it determines that the public will be <br/>
<a id="pl.68.16"></a><var>68.16</var>protected through issuance of a license with conditions and limitations the board considers <br/>
<a id="pl.68.17"></a><var>68.17</var>appropriate.<br/>
<a id="pl.68.18"></a><var>68.18</var>(h) Upon payment of a fee as the board may require, an applicant who fails to pass <br/>
<a id="pl.68.19"></a><var>68.19</var>an examination and is refused a license is entitled to reexamination within one year of <br/>
<a id="pl.68.20"></a><var>68.20</var>the board's refusal to issue the license. No more than two reexaminations are allowed <br/>
<a id="pl.68.21"></a><var>68.21</var>without a new application for a license.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.59.0"></a><a id="pl.68.22"></a><var>68.22</var>    Sec. 59. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 153.16, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.68.23"></a><var>68.23</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Temporary military </b><b>permit</b><b> license</b><b>.</b> The board shall establish a temporary <br/>
<a id="pl.68.24"></a><var>68.24</var>permit in accordance with section 
<statute_ref>197.4552</statute_ref>. The fee for the temporary military permit is <br/>
<a id="pl.68.25"></a><var>68.25</var>$250. (a) The board shall issue an expedited license to practice podiatric medicine to an <br/>
<a id="pl.68.26"></a><var>68.26</var>applicant who meets the following requirements:<br/>
<a id="pl.68.27"></a><var>68.27</var>(1) is an active duty military member;<br/>
<a id="pl.68.28"></a><var>68.28</var>(2) is the spouse of an active duty military member; or<br/>
<a id="pl.68.29"></a><var>68.29</var>(3) is a veteran who has left service in the two years preceding the date of license <br/>
<a id="pl.68.30"></a><var>68.30</var>application, and has confirmation of an honorable or general discharge status.<br/>
<a id="pl.68.31"></a><var>68.31</var>(b) A qualified applicant under this subdivision must provide evidence of:<br/>
<a id="pl.68.32"></a><var>68.32</var>(1) a current, valid license in another state without history of disciplinary action by a <br/>
<a id="pl.68.33"></a><var>68.33</var>regulatory authority in the other state; and<br/>
<a id="pl.68.34"></a><var>68.34</var>(2) a current criminal background study without a criminal conviction that is <br/>
<a id="pl.68.35"></a><var>68.35</var>determined by the board to adversely affect the applicant's ability to become licensed.<br/>
<a id="pl.69.1"></a><var>69.1</var>(c) The board shall issue a license for up to six months to a doctor of podiatric <br/>
<a id="pl.69.2"></a><var>69.2</var>medicine eligible for licensure under this subdivision. Doctors of podiatric medicine <br/>
<a id="pl.69.3"></a><var>69.3</var>licensed in another state who have complied with all other requirements may receive a <br/>
<a id="pl.69.4"></a><var>69.4</var>temporary license valid for up to six months. No extension is available.<br/>
<a id="pl.69.5"></a><var>69.5</var>(d) A temporary license issued under this subdivision permits a qualified individual <br/>
<a id="pl.69.6"></a><var>69.6</var>to perform podiatric medicine for a limited length of time as determined by the licensing <br/>
<a id="pl.69.7"></a><var>69.7</var>board. During the temporary license period, the individual shall complete the full <br/>
<a id="pl.69.8"></a><var>69.8</var>application procedure and be approved as required by applicable law.<br/>
<a id="pl.69.9"></a><var>69.9</var>(e) The fee for the temporary military license is $250.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.60.0"></a><a id="pl.69.10"></a><var>69.10</var>    Sec. 60. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 154.003, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.69.11"></a><var>69.11</var><b>154.003 FEES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.69.12"></a><var>69.12</var>    (a) The fees collected, as required in this chapter, chapter 214, and the rules of the <br/>
<a id="pl.69.13"></a><var>69.13</var>board, shall be paid to the board. The board shall deposit the fees in the general fund <br/>
<a id="pl.69.14"></a><var>69.14</var>in the state treasury.<br/>
<a id="pl.69.15"></a><var>69.15</var>    (b) The board shall charge the following fees:<br/>
<a id="pl.69.16"></a><var>69.16</var>    (1) examination and certificate, registered barber, $85;<br/>
<a id="pl.69.17"></a><var>69.17</var>(2) retake of written examination, registered barber, $10;<br/>
<a id="pl.69.18"></a><var>69.18</var>    (3) examination and certificate, apprentice, $80;<br/>
<a id="pl.69.19"></a><var>69.19</var>(4) retake of written examination, apprentice, $10;<br/>
<a id="pl.69.20"></a><var>69.20</var>    (5) examination, instructor, $180;<br/>
<a id="pl.69.21"></a><var>69.21</var>    (6) certificate, instructor, $65;<br/>
<a id="pl.69.22"></a><var>69.22</var>    (7) temporary teacher or apprentice permit, $80;<br/>
<a id="pl.69.23"></a><var>69.23</var>    (8) temporary registered barber, military, $85;<br/>
<a id="pl.69.24"></a><var>69.24</var>(9) temporary barber instructor, military, $180;<br/>
<a id="pl.69.25"></a><var>69.25</var>(10) temporary apprentice barber, military, $80;<br/>
<a id="pl.69.26"></a><var>69.26</var>    (11) renewal of registration, registered barber, $80;<br/>
<a id="pl.69.27"></a><var>69.27</var>    (9) (12) renewal of registration, apprentice, $70;<br/>
<a id="pl.69.28"></a><var>69.28</var>    (10) (13) renewal of registration, instructor, $80;<br/>
<a id="pl.69.29"></a><var>69.29</var>    (11) (14) renewal of temporary teacher permit, $65;<br/>
<a id="pl.69.30"></a><var>69.30</var>    (12) (15) student permit, $45;<br/>
<a id="pl.69.31"></a><var>69.31</var>(13) (16) renewal of student permit, $25;<br/>
<a id="pl.69.32"></a><var>69.32</var>    (14) (17) initial shop registration, $85;<br/>
<a id="pl.69.33"></a><var>69.33</var>    (15) (18) initial school registration, $1,030;<br/>
<a id="pl.69.34"></a><var>69.34</var>    (16) (19) renewal shop registration, $85;<br/>
<a id="pl.69.35"></a><var>69.35</var>    (17) (20) renewal school registration, $280;<br/>
<a id="pl.70.1"></a><var>70.1</var>    (18) (21) restoration of registered barber registration, $95;<br/>
<a id="pl.70.2"></a><var>70.2</var>    (19) (22) restoration of apprentice registration, $90;<br/>
<a id="pl.70.3"></a><var>70.3</var>    (20) (23) restoration of shop registration, $105;<br/>
<a id="pl.70.4"></a><var>70.4</var>    (21) (24) change of ownership or location, $55;<br/>
<a id="pl.70.5"></a><var>70.5</var>    (22) (25) duplicate registration, $40;<br/>
<a id="pl.70.6"></a><var>70.6</var>    (23) (26) home study course, $75;<br/>
<a id="pl.70.7"></a><var>70.7</var>(24) (27) letter of registration verification, $25; and<br/>
<a id="pl.70.8"></a><var>70.8</var>(25) (28) reinspection, $100.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.61.0"></a><a id="pl.70.9"></a><var>70.9</var>    Sec. 61. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 154.11, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.70.10"></a><var>70.10</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Temporary military </b><b>license</b><b> permits</b><b>.</b> (a) In accordance with section <br/>
<a id="pl.70.11"></a><var>70.11</var>197.4552, the board shall establish issue a temporary license:<br/>
<a id="pl.70.12"></a><var>70.12</var>    (1) permit for apprentice barbers and master;<br/>
<a id="pl.70.13"></a><var>70.13</var>    (2) certificate for registered barbers; and a temporary permit for apprentices in <br/>
<a id="pl.70.14"></a><var>70.14</var>accordance with section 
<statute_ref>197.4552</statute_ref>. The fee for a temporary license under this subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.70.15"></a><var>70.15</var>for a master barber is $85. The fee for a temporary license under this subdivision for a <br/>
<a id="pl.70.16"></a><var>70.16</var>barber is $180. The fee for a temporary permit under this subdivision for an apprentice is <br/>
<a id="pl.70.17"></a><var>70.17</var>$80.<br/>
<a id="pl.70.18"></a><var>70.18</var>    (3) certificate for registered barber instructors.<br/>
<a id="pl.70.19"></a><var>70.19</var>    (b) Fees for temporary military permits and certificates of registration under this <br/>
<a id="pl.70.20"></a><var>70.20</var>subdivision are listed under section 154.003.<br/>
<a id="pl.70.21"></a><var>70.21</var>    (c) Permits or certificates of registration issued under this subdivision are valid <br/>
<a id="pl.70.22"></a><var>70.22</var>for one year from the date of issuance, after which the individual must complete a full <br/>
<a id="pl.70.23"></a><var>70.23</var>application as required by section 197.4552.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.62.0"></a><a id="pl.70.24"></a><var>70.24</var>    Sec. 62. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 190.19, subdivision 2a, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.70.25"></a><var>70.25</var>    Subd. 2a. <b>Uses; veterans.</b> (a) Money appropriated to the Department of Veterans <br/>
<a id="pl.70.26"></a><var>70.26</var>Affairs from the Minnesota "Support Our Troops" account may be used for:<br/>
<a id="pl.70.27"></a><var>70.27</var>    (1) grants to veterans service organizations;<br/>
<a id="pl.70.28"></a><var>70.28</var>    (2) outreach to underserved veterans;<br/>
<a id="pl.70.29"></a><var>70.29</var>(3) providing services and programs for veterans and their families; and<br/>
<a id="pl.70.30"></a><var>70.30</var>(4) transfers to the vehicle services account for Gold Star license plates under <br/>
<a id="pl.70.31"></a><var>70.31</var>section 
         <statute_ref>168.1253</statute_ref>.;<br/>
<a id="pl.70.32"></a><var>70.32</var>(5) grants of up to $100,000 to any organization approved by the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.70.33"></a><var>70.33</var>veterans affairs for the purpose of supporting and improving the lives of veterans and <br/>
<a id="pl.70.34"></a><var>70.34</var>their families; and<br/>
<a id="pl.71.1"></a><var>71.1</var>(6) grants to an eligible foundation. <br/>
<a id="pl.71.2"></a><var>71.2</var>(b) For purposes of this subdivision, "eligible foundation" includes any organization <br/>
<a id="pl.71.3"></a><var>71.3</var>that:<br/>
<a id="pl.71.4"></a><var>71.4</var>(1) is a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue <br/>
<a id="pl.71.5"></a><var>71.5</var>Code; and<br/>
<a id="pl.71.6"></a><var>71.6</var>(2) is a nonprofit corporation under chapter 317A and the organization's articles of <br/>
<a id="pl.71.7"></a><var>71.7</var>incorporation specify that a purpose of the organization includes (i) providing assistance <br/>
<a id="pl.71.8"></a><var>71.8</var>to veterans and their families or (ii) enhancing the lives of veterans and their families.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.63.0"></a><a id="pl.71.9"></a><var>71.9</var>    Sec. 63. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 192.38, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.71.10"></a><var>71.10</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Temporary emergency relief.</b> If any officer or enlisted member <br/>
<a id="pl.71.11"></a><var>71.11</var>of the military forces is wounded or otherwise disabled, dies from disease contracted or <br/>
<a id="pl.71.12"></a><var>71.12</var>injuries received, or is killed while in state active service as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>190.05, <br/>
<a id="pl.71.13"></a><var>71.13</var>subdivision 5a
         </statute_ref>, the officer or member, or in the case of death the officer's or member's <br/>
<a id="pl.71.14"></a><var>71.14</var>dependent spouse, child, or parent, may be provided with immediate temporary relief as <br/>
<a id="pl.71.15"></a><var>71.15</var>necessary in cases of severe hardship, in an amount to be determined by the adjutant general <br/>
<a id="pl.71.16"></a><var>71.16</var>and approved by the governor or a death gratuity payment equal to the amount allowed for <br/>
<a id="pl.71.17"></a><var>71.17</var>service members in a federal active service status. All payments under this subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.71.18"></a><var>71.18</var>shall be made from appropriations for the maintenance of the state military forces <br/>
<a id="pl.71.19"></a><var>71.19</var>emergency services. The adjutant general shall notify the Department of Management and <br/>
<a id="pl.71.20"></a><var>71.20</var>Budget of any payments made pursuant to this subdivision and the amount of it shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.71.21"></a><var>71.21</var>subtracted from any award made by the Department of Management and Budget.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.64.0"></a><a id="pl.71.22"></a><var>71.22</var>    Sec. 64. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 192.501, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.71.23"></a><var>71.23</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.71.24"></a><var>71.24</var>    Subd. 1d. <b>Reclassification bonus program.</b> (a) The adjutant general may establish <br/>
<a id="pl.71.25"></a><var>71.25</var>a program to provide a bonus to eligible members of the Minnesota National Guard who <br/>
<a id="pl.71.26"></a><var>71.26</var>complete training that results in the award of a new military occupational specialty or <br/>
<a id="pl.71.27"></a><var>71.27</var>air force specialty code in specialties that are identified by the Adjutant General to be <br/>
<a id="pl.71.28"></a><var>71.28</var>necessary for the enhanced readiness of the Minnesota National Guard.<br/>
<a id="pl.71.29"></a><var>71.29</var>(b) Eligibility for the bonus is limited to a member of the National Guard who:<br/>
<a id="pl.71.30"></a><var>71.30</var>(1) is serving satisfactorily as determined by the adjutant general;<br/>
<a id="pl.71.31"></a><var>71.31</var>(2) has 16 or fewer years of service creditable for retirement; and<br/>
<a id="pl.71.32"></a><var>71.32</var>(3) undergoes military training deemed by the adjutant general as sufficiently <br/>
<a id="pl.71.33"></a><var>71.33</var>important to the readiness of the National Guard or a unit of the National Guard to warrant <br/>
<a id="pl.71.34"></a><var>71.34</var>the payment of a bonus in an amount to generally encourage the member's participation in <br/>
<a id="pl.72.1"></a><var>72.1</var>such training. The adjutant general may, within the limitations of this paragraph and other <br/>
<a id="pl.72.2"></a><var>72.2</var>applicable laws, determine additional eligibility criteria for the bonus, and must specify all <br/>
<a id="pl.72.3"></a><var>72.3</var>of the criteria in regulations and publish changes as necessary.<br/>
<a id="pl.72.4"></a><var>72.4</var>(c) The bonus payments must be made on a schedule that is determined and <br/>
<a id="pl.72.5"></a><var>72.5</var>published in department regulations by the adjutant general.<br/>
<a id="pl.72.6"></a><var>72.6</var>(d) If a member fails to complete a term of reenlistment or an obligated term of <br/>
<a id="pl.72.7"></a><var>72.7</var>commissioned service for which a bonus was paid, the adjutant general may seek to <br/>
<a id="pl.72.8"></a><var>72.8</var>recoup a prorated amount of the bonus as determined by the adjutant general.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.65.0"></a><a id="pl.72.9"></a><var>72.9</var>    Sec. 65. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 197.46, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.72.10"></a><var>72.10</var><b>197.46 VETERANS PREFERENCE ACT; REMOVAL FORBIDDEN; RIGHT </b><br/>
<a id="pl.72.11"></a><var>72.11</var><b>OF MANDAMUS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.72.12"></a><var>72.12</var>(a) Any person whose rights may be in any way prejudiced contrary to any of the <br/>
<a id="pl.72.13"></a><var>72.13</var>provisions of this section, shall be entitled to a writ of mandamus to remedy the wrong. <br/>
<a id="pl.72.14"></a><var>72.14</var>No person holding a position by appointment or employment in the several counties, <br/>
<a id="pl.72.15"></a><var>72.15</var>cities, towns, school districts and all other political subdivisions in the state, who is a <br/>
<a id="pl.72.16"></a><var>72.16</var>veteran separated from the military service under honorable conditions, shall be removed <br/>
<a id="pl.72.17"></a><var>72.17</var>from such position or employment except for incompetency or misconduct shown after a <br/>
<a id="pl.72.18"></a><var>72.18</var>hearing, upon due notice, upon stated charges, in writing.<br/>
<a id="pl.72.19"></a><var>72.19</var>(b) Any veteran who has been notified of the intent to discharge the veteran from an <br/>
<a id="pl.72.20"></a><var>72.20</var>appointed position or employment pursuant to this section shall be notified in writing of <br/>
<a id="pl.72.21"></a><var>72.21</var>such intent to discharge and of the veteran's right to request a hearing within 60 days of <br/>
<a id="pl.72.22"></a><var>72.22</var>receipt of the notice of intent to discharge. The failure of a veteran to request a hearing <br/>
<a id="pl.72.23"></a><var>72.23</var>within the provided 60-day period shall constitute a waiver of the right to a hearing. Such <br/>
<a id="pl.72.24"></a><var>72.24</var>failure shall also waive all other available legal remedies for reinstatement.<br/>
<a id="pl.72.25"></a><var>72.25</var>Request for a hearing concerning such a discharge shall be made in writing and <br/>
<a id="pl.72.26"></a><var>72.26</var>submitted by mail or personal service to the employment office of the concerned employer <br/>
<a id="pl.72.27"></a><var>72.27</var>or other appropriate office or person. If the veteran requests a hearing under this section, <br/>
<a id="pl.72.28"></a><var>72.28</var>such written request must also contain the veteran's election to be heard by a civil service <br/>
<a id="pl.72.29"></a><var>72.29</var>board or commission, a merit authority, or a three-person panel as defined in paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.72.30"></a><var>72.30</var>(c). If the veteran fails to identify the veteran's election, the governmental subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.72.31"></a><var>72.31</var>may select the hearing body.<br/>
<a id="pl.72.32"></a><var>72.32</var>In all governmental subdivisions having an established civil service board or <br/>
<a id="pl.72.33"></a><var>72.33</var>commission, or merit system authority, such hearing for removal or discharge shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.72.34"></a><var>72.34</var>held before such civil service board or commission or merit system authority. Where no <br/>
<a id="pl.72.35"></a><var>72.35</var>such civil service board or commission or merit system authority exists, such hearing <br/>
<a id="pl.73.1"></a><var>73.1</var>shall be held by (c) Hearings under this section shall be held by a civil service board or <br/>
<a id="pl.73.2"></a><var>73.2</var>commission, a merit system authority, or a board of three persons appointed as follows: <br/>
<a id="pl.73.3"></a><var>73.3</var>one by the governmental subdivision, one by the veteran, and the third by the two so <br/>
<a id="pl.73.4"></a><var>73.4</var>selected. In the event that all governmental subdivisions having an established civil service <br/>
<a id="pl.73.5"></a><var>73.5</var>board or commission or merit system authority, the veteran shall elect which body will <br/>
<a id="pl.73.6"></a><var>73.6</var>hold the hearing. If the hearing is authorized to be veteran chooses to have the hearing held <br/>
<a id="pl.73.7"></a><var>73.7</var>before a three-person board, the governmental subdivision's notice of intent to discharge <br/>
<a id="pl.73.8"></a><var>73.8</var>shall state that the veteran must respond within 60 days of receipt of the notice of intent to <br/>
<a id="pl.73.9"></a><var>73.9</var>discharge, and provide in writing to the governmental subdivision the name, United States <br/>
<a id="pl.73.10"></a><var>73.10</var>mailing address, and telephone number of the veteran's selected representative for the <br/>
<a id="pl.73.11"></a><var>73.11</var>three-person board. The failure of a veteran to submit the name, address, and telephone <br/>
<a id="pl.73.12"></a><var>73.12</var>number of the veteran's selected representative to the governmental subdivision by mail or <br/>
<a id="pl.73.13"></a><var>73.13</var>by personal service within the provided notice's 60-day period, shall constitute a waiver of <br/>
<a id="pl.73.14"></a><var>73.14</var>the veteran's right to the hearing and all other legal remedies available for reinstatement of <br/>
<a id="pl.73.15"></a><var>73.15</var>the veteran's employment position. In the event the two persons selected by the veteran <br/>
<a id="pl.73.16"></a><var>73.16</var>and governmental subdivision do not appoint the third person within ten days after the <br/>
<a id="pl.73.17"></a><var>73.17</var>appointment of the last of the two, then the judge of the district court of the county <br/>
<a id="pl.73.18"></a><var>73.18</var>wherein the proceeding is pending, or if there be more than one judge in said county then <br/>
<a id="pl.73.19"></a><var>73.19</var>any judge in chambers, shall have jurisdiction to appoint, and upon application of either or <br/>
<a id="pl.73.20"></a><var>73.20</var>both of the two so selected shall appoint, the third person to the board and the person so <br/>
<a id="pl.73.21"></a><var>73.21</var>appointed by the judge with the two first selected shall constitute the board. <br/>
<a id="pl.73.22"></a><var>73.22</var>(d) Either the veteran or the governmental subdivision may appeal from the decision <br/>
<a id="pl.73.23"></a><var>73.23</var>of the board upon the charges to the district court by causing written notice of appeal, <br/>
<a id="pl.73.24"></a><var>73.24</var>stating the grounds thereof, to be served upon the other party within 15 days after notice of <br/>
<a id="pl.73.25"></a><var>73.25</var>the decision and by filing the original notice of appeal with proof of service thereof in the <br/>
<a id="pl.73.26"></a><var>73.26</var>office of the court administrator of the district court within ten days after service thereof. <br/>
<a id="pl.73.27"></a><var>73.27</var>Nothing in section 
         <statute_ref>197.455</statute_ref> or this section shall be construed to apply to the position of <br/>
<a id="pl.73.28"></a><var>73.28</var>private secretary, superintendent of schools, or one chief deputy of any elected official <br/>
<a id="pl.73.29"></a><var>73.29</var>or head of a department, or to any person holding a strictly confidential relation to the <br/>
<a id="pl.73.30"></a><var>73.30</var>appointing officer. Nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to the position of <br/>
<a id="pl.73.31"></a><var>73.31</var>teacher. The burden of establishing such relationship shall be upon the appointing officer <br/>
<a id="pl.73.32"></a><var>73.32</var>in all proceedings and actions relating thereto.<br/>
<a id="pl.73.33"></a><var>73.33</var>(e) The governmental subdivision shall bear all administrative costs associated with <br/>
<a id="pl.73.34"></a><var>73.34</var>the hearing. If the veteran  prevails, the governmental subdivision shall pay the veteran's <br/>
<a id="pl.73.35"></a><var>73.35</var>reasonable attorney fees.<br/>
<a id="pl.74.1"></a><var>74.1</var>(f) All officers, boards, commissions, and employees shall conform to, comply with, <br/>
<a id="pl.74.2"></a><var>74.2</var>and aid in all proper ways in carrying into effect the provisions of section 
         <statute_ref>197.455</statute_ref> and this <br/>
<a id="pl.74.3"></a><var>74.3</var>section notwithstanding any laws, charter provisions, ordinances or rules to the contrary. <br/>
<a id="pl.74.4"></a><var>74.4</var>Any willful violation of such sections by officers, officials, or employees is a misdemeanor.<br/>
<a id="pl.74.5"></a><var>74.5</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment <br/>
<a id="pl.74.6"></a><var>74.6</var>and applies to all notices of intent to discharge issued on or after that date.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.66.0"></a><a id="pl.74.7"></a><var>74.7</var>    Sec. 66. <b>[197.987] HONOR AND REMEMBER FLAG.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.74.8"></a><var>74.8</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Legislative findings.</b> The legislature of the state of Minnesota finds <br/>
<a id="pl.74.9"></a><var>74.9</var>and determines that:<br/>
<a id="pl.74.10"></a><var>74.10</var>(1) since the Revolutionary War, more than 1,000,000 members of the United States <br/>
<a id="pl.74.11"></a><var>74.11</var>armed forces have paid the ultimate price by sacrificing their lives in active military <br/>
<a id="pl.74.12"></a><var>74.12</var>service for the United States of America;<br/>
<a id="pl.74.13"></a><var>74.13</var>(2) the contribution made by those fallen members of the armed forces is deserving <br/>
<a id="pl.74.14"></a><var>74.14</var>of state and national recognition; and<br/>
<a id="pl.74.15"></a><var>74.15</var>(3) the Honor and Remember Flag is an appropriate symbol that acknowledges the <br/>
<a id="pl.74.16"></a><var>74.16</var>selfless sacrifice of those members of the United States armed forces. <br/>
<a id="pl.74.17"></a><var>74.17</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Designation.</b> The Honor and Remember Flag created by Honor and <br/>
<a id="pl.74.18"></a><var>74.18</var>Remember, Inc., is designated as the symbol of our state's concern and commitment to <br/>
<a id="pl.74.19"></a><var>74.19</var>honoring and remembering the lives of all members of the United States armed forces who <br/>
<a id="pl.74.20"></a><var>74.20</var>have lost their lives in the line of duty while serving honorably in active military service <br/>
<a id="pl.74.21"></a><var>74.21</var>in the United States armed forces or of a service-connected cause due to or aggravated <br/>
<a id="pl.74.22"></a><var>74.22</var>by that service, as determined by the United States Department of Defense or the United <br/>
<a id="pl.74.23"></a><var>74.23</var>States Department of Veterans Affairs.<br/>
<a id="pl.74.24"></a><var>74.24</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Suggested days for flag display.</b> (a) The chief administrator of each <br/>
<a id="pl.74.25"></a><var>74.25</var>governmental building or facility within this state, as defined in paragraph (b), is <br/>
<a id="pl.74.26"></a><var>74.26</var>encouraged to display the Honor and Remember Flag on the following days each year:<br/>
<a id="pl.74.27"></a><var>74.27</var>(1) Armed Forces Day, the third Saturday in May;<br/>
<a id="pl.74.28"></a><var>74.28</var>(2) Flag Day, June 14;<br/>
<a id="pl.74.29"></a><var>74.29</var>(3) July 2nd and July 3rd, in remembrance of the 262 soldiers of the 1st Regiment <br/>
<a id="pl.74.30"></a><var>74.30</var>Minnesota Volunteer Infantry who, at the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil <br/>
<a id="pl.74.31"></a><var>74.31</var>War, fought so gallantly and successfully to repulse two major Confederate attacks on the <br/>
<a id="pl.74.32"></a><var>74.32</var>main Union line, suffering over 80 percent casualties, thereby turning the battle and the <br/>
<a id="pl.74.33"></a><var>74.33</var>war and helping to preserve the Union itself at that pivotal moment in our nation's history;<br/>
<a id="pl.74.34"></a><var>74.34</var>(4) July 4th, Independence Day;<br/>
<a id="pl.74.35"></a><var>74.35</var>(5) the third Friday of September, National POW/MIA Recognition Day;<br/>
<a id="pl.75.1"></a><var>75.1</var>(6) November 11, Veterans Day;<br/>
<a id="pl.75.2"></a><var>75.2</var>(7) July 27, Korean War Armistice Day; and<br/>
<a id="pl.75.3"></a><var>75.3</var>(8) March 29, Vietnam Veterans Day.<br/>
<a id="pl.75.4"></a><var>75.4</var>(b) For purposes of this section, "governmental building or facility within this state" <br/>
<a id="pl.75.5"></a><var>75.5</var>means the following locations:<br/>
<a id="pl.75.6"></a><var>75.6</var>(1) the Minnesota State Capitol, the Office of the Governor and each other Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.75.7"></a><var>75.7</var>constitutional office, the chambers of the Minnesota Senate and the Minnesota House of <br/>
<a id="pl.75.8"></a><var>75.8</var>Representatives, the Minnesota Supreme Court Building and each Minnesota District <br/>
<a id="pl.75.9"></a><var>75.9</var>Court House, as well as any official state of Minnesota veterans memorial, Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.75.10"></a><var>75.10</var>veterans home, or Minnesota veterans cemetery;<br/>
<a id="pl.75.11"></a><var>75.11</var>(2) to the extent authorized by federal law and regulation, any United States veterans <br/>
<a id="pl.75.12"></a><var>75.12</var>cemetery, veterans memorial, post office, or other federal building, as well as any United <br/>
<a id="pl.75.13"></a><var>75.13</var>States Department of Veterans Affairs medical center, veterans service center, and veterans <br/>
<a id="pl.75.14"></a><var>75.14</var>community-based outreach center; and<br/>
<a id="pl.75.15"></a><var>75.15</var>(3) any appropriate local government building or facility, as determined by the <br/>
<a id="pl.75.16"></a><var>75.16</var>governing body of that local government.<br/>
<a id="pl.75.17"></a><var>75.17</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Limitation.</b> This section may not be construed or interpreted to require <br/>
<a id="pl.75.18"></a><var>75.18</var>any employee to report to work solely for the purpose of providing for the display of the <br/>
<a id="pl.75.19"></a><var>75.19</var>Honor and Remember Flag or any other flag.<br/>
<a id="pl.75.20"></a><var>75.20</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Implementation.</b> If a governmental building or facility within this state <br/>
<a id="pl.75.21"></a><var>75.21</var>opts to display the Honor and Remember Flag, the chief administrator of that facility shall <br/>
<a id="pl.75.22"></a><var>75.22</var>prescribe procedures necessary for the display.<br/>
<a id="pl.75.23"></a><var>75.23</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Flag donation.</b> Any named public office or public official may accept a <br/>
<a id="pl.75.24"></a><var>75.24</var>donation of one or more Honor and Remember Flags for the purpose of this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.75.25"></a><var>75.25</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.67.0"></a><a id="pl.75.26"></a><var>75.26</var>    Sec. 67. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 211B.37, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.75.27"></a><var>75.27</var><b>211B.37 COSTS ASSESSED.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.75.28"></a><var>75.28</var>Except as otherwise provided in section 
         <statute_ref>211B.36, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, the chief <br/>
<a id="pl.75.29"></a><var>75.29</var>administrative law judge shall assess the cost of considering complaints filed under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.75.30"></a><var>75.30</var>211B.32
         </statute_ref> as provided in this section. Costs of complaints relating to a statewide ballot <br/>
<a id="pl.75.31"></a><var>75.31</var>question or an election for a statewide or legislative office must be assessed against the <br/>
<a id="pl.75.32"></a><var>75.32</var>appropriation from the general fund to the general account of the state elections campaign <br/>
<a id="pl.75.33"></a><var>75.33</var>account in section 
<statute_ref>10A.31, subdivision 4</statute_ref> paid from appropriations to the office for this <br/>
<a id="pl.76.1"></a><var>76.1</var>purpose. Costs of complaints relating to any other ballot question or elective office must <br/>
<a id="pl.76.2"></a><var>76.2</var>be paid from appropriations to the office for this purpose.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.68.0"></a><a id="pl.76.3"></a><var>76.3</var>    Sec. 68. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.01, subdivision 22, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.76.4"></a><var>76.4</var>    Subd. 22. <b>Racing season.</b> "Racing season" means that portion of the calendar <br/>
<a id="pl.76.5"></a><var>76.5</var>year starting at the beginning of the day of the first live horse race conducted by the <br/>
<a id="pl.76.6"></a><var>76.6</var>licensee and concluding at the end of the day of the last live horse race conducted by <br/>
<a id="pl.76.7"></a><var>76.7</var>the licensee in any year.<br/>
<a id="pl.76.8"></a><var>76.8</var>For purposes of this chapter, the racing season begins before the first Saturday in <br/>
<a id="pl.76.9"></a><var>76.9</var>May and continues for not less than 25 consecutive weeks.<br/>
<a id="pl.76.10"></a><var>76.10</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective January 1, 2016.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.69.0"></a><a id="pl.76.11"></a><var>76.11</var>    Sec. 69. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.01, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.76.12"></a><var>76.12</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.76.13"></a><var>76.13</var>    Subd. 28. <b>Takeout.</b> "Takeout" means the total amount of money, excluding <br/>
<a id="pl.76.14"></a><var>76.14</var>breakage, withheld from each pari-mutuel pool, as authorized by statute or rule.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.70.0"></a><a id="pl.76.15"></a><var>76.15</var>    Sec. 70. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.01, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.76.16"></a><var>76.16</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.76.17"></a><var>76.17</var>    Subd. 29. <b>Handle</b> "Handle" means the aggregate of all pari-mutuel pools, excluding <br/>
<a id="pl.76.18"></a><var>76.18</var>refundable wagers or cancellations.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.71.0"></a><a id="pl.76.19"></a><var>76.19</var>    Sec. 71. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.01, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.76.20"></a><var>76.20</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.76.21"></a><var>76.21</var>    Subd. 30. <b>Mixed meet.</b> "Mixed meet" means a racing day or series of racing days <br/>
<a id="pl.76.22"></a><var>76.22</var>on which the racing of more than one breed of horse occurs.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.72.0"></a><a id="pl.76.23"></a><var>76.23</var>    Sec. 72. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.01, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.76.24"></a><var>76.24</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.76.25"></a><var>76.25</var>    Subd. 31. <b>Banked.</b> "Banked" means any game of chance that is played with the <br/>
<a id="pl.76.26"></a><var>76.26</var>house as a participant in the game, where the house takes on all players, collects from all <br/>
<a id="pl.76.27"></a><var>76.27</var>losers, and pays all winners, and the house can win.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.73.0"></a><a id="pl.76.28"></a><var>76.28</var>    Sec. 73. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.01, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.76.29"></a><var>76.29</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.77.1"></a><var>77.1</var>    Subd. 32. <b>Steward.</b> A "steward" means an official described in section 240.16. The <br/>
<a id="pl.77.2"></a><var>77.2</var>term steward includes the terms "judge," "chief steward," and "presiding judge," and <br/>
<a id="pl.77.3"></a><var>77.3</var>applies to stewards and judges of the commission or a class B licensee, but not to other <br/>
<a id="pl.77.4"></a><var>77.4</var>racing officials, such as paddock or placement judges, who are employees or agents of <br/>
<a id="pl.77.5"></a><var>77.5</var>a class B licensee.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.74.0"></a><a id="pl.77.6"></a><var>77.6</var>    Sec. 74. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.011, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.77.7"></a><var>77.7</var><b>240.011 APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.77.8"></a><var>77.8</var>The governor shall appoint the director of the Minnesota Racing Commission, <br/>
<a id="pl.77.9"></a><var>77.9</var>who serves in the unclassified service at the governor's pleasure. The director must be <br/>
<a id="pl.77.10"></a><var>77.10</var>a person qualified by experience in the administration and regulation of pari-mutuel <br/>
<a id="pl.77.11"></a><var>77.11</var>racing and training to possess the skills necessary to discharge the duties of the director. <br/>
<a id="pl.77.12"></a><var>77.12</var>The governor must select a director from a list of one or more names submitted by the <br/>
<a id="pl.77.13"></a><var>77.13</var>Minnesota Racing Commission.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.75.0"></a><a id="pl.77.14"></a><var>77.14</var>    Sec. 75. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.03, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.77.15"></a><var>77.15</var><b>240.03 COMMISSION POWERS AND DUTIES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.77.16"></a><var>77.16</var>The commission has the following powers and duties:<br/>
<a id="pl.77.17"></a><var>77.17</var>(1) to regulate horse racing in Minnesota to ensure that it is conducted in the public <br/>
<a id="pl.77.18"></a><var>77.18</var>interest;<br/>
<a id="pl.77.19"></a><var>77.19</var>(2) to issue licenses as provided in this chapter;<br/>
<a id="pl.77.20"></a><var>77.20</var>(3) to enforce all laws and rules governing horse racing;<br/>
<a id="pl.77.21"></a><var>77.21</var>(4) to collect and distribute all taxes provided for in this chapter;<br/>
<a id="pl.77.22"></a><var>77.22</var>(5) to conduct necessary investigations and inquiries and to issue subpoenas to <br/>
<a id="pl.77.23"></a><var>77.23</var>compel the attendance of witnesses and the submission of information, documents, and <br/>
<a id="pl.77.24"></a><var>77.24</var>records, and other evidence it deems necessary to carry out its duties;<br/>
<a id="pl.77.25"></a><var>77.25</var>(6) to supervise the conduct of pari-mutuel betting on horse racing;<br/>
<a id="pl.77.26"></a><var>77.26</var>(7) to employ and supervise personnel under this chapter;<br/>
<a id="pl.77.27"></a><var>77.27</var>(8) to determine the number of racing days to be held in the state and at each <br/>
<a id="pl.77.28"></a><var>77.28</var>licensed racetrack;<br/>
<a id="pl.77.29"></a><var>77.29</var>(9) to take all necessary steps to ensure the integrity of racing in Minnesota; and<br/>
<a id="pl.77.30"></a><var>77.30</var>(10) to impose fees on the racing and card playing industries sufficient to recover the <br/>
<a id="pl.77.31"></a><var>77.31</var>operating costs of the commission with the approval of the legislature according to section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.77.32"></a><var>77.32</var>16A.1283
         </statute_ref>. Notwithstanding section 
         <statute_ref>16A.1283</statute_ref>, when the legislature is not in session, the <br/>
<a id="pl.77.33"></a><var>77.33</var>commissioner of management and budget may grant interim approval for any new fees <br/>
<a id="pl.77.34"></a><var>77.34</var>or adjustments to existing fees that are not statutorily specified, until such time as the <br/>
<a id="pl.78.1"></a><var>78.1</var>legislature reconvenes and acts upon the new fees or adjustments. As part of its biennial <br/>
<a id="pl.78.2"></a><var>78.2</var>budget request, the commission must propose changes to its fees that will be sufficient to <br/>
<a id="pl.78.3"></a><var>78.3</var>recover the operating costs of the commission.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.76.0"></a><a id="pl.78.4"></a><var>78.4</var>    Sec. 76. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.08, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.78.5"></a><var>78.5</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Application.</b> (a) An application for a class C license must be on a form <br/>
<a id="pl.78.6"></a><var>78.6</var>the commission prescribes and must be accompanied by an affidavit of qualification <br/>
<a id="pl.78.7"></a><var>78.7</var>that the applicant:<br/>
<a id="pl.78.8"></a><var>78.8</var>(a) (1) is not in default in the payment of an obligation or debt to the state under <br/>
<a id="pl.78.9"></a><var>78.9</var>Laws 1983, chapter 214;<br/>
<a id="pl.78.10"></a><var>78.10</var>(b) (2) does not have a felony conviction of record in a state or federal court and <br/>
<a id="pl.78.11"></a><var>78.11</var>does not have a state or federal felony charge pending;<br/>
<a id="pl.78.12"></a><var>78.12</var>(c) (3) is not and never has been connected with or engaged in an illegal business;<br/>
<a id="pl.78.13"></a><var>78.13</var>(d) (4) has never been found guilty of fraud or misrepresentation in connection <br/>
<a id="pl.78.14"></a><var>78.14</var>with racing or breeding;<br/>
<a id="pl.78.15"></a><var>78.15</var>(e) (5) has never been found guilty of a violation of law or rule relating to horse <br/>
<a id="pl.78.16"></a><var>78.16</var>racing, pari-mutuel betting or any other form of gambling which is a serious violation <br/>
<a id="pl.78.17"></a><var>78.17</var>as defined by the commission's rules; and<br/>
<a id="pl.78.18"></a><var>78.18</var>(f) (6) has never been found to have knowingly violated a rule or an order of the <br/>
<a id="pl.78.19"></a><var>78.19</var>commission or a law or rule of Minnesota or another jurisdiction relating to horse racing, <br/>
<a id="pl.78.20"></a><var>78.20</var>pari-mutuel betting, or any other form of gambling.<br/>
<a id="pl.78.21"></a><var>78.21</var>(b) The application must also contain an irrevocable consent statement, to be signed <br/>
<a id="pl.78.22"></a><var>78.22</var>by the applicant, which states that suits and actions relating to the subject matter of the <br/>
<a id="pl.78.23"></a><var>78.23</var>application or acts or omissions arising from it may be commenced against the applicant in <br/>
<a id="pl.78.24"></a><var>78.24</var>any court of competent jurisdiction in this state by the service on the secretary of state of <br/>
<a id="pl.78.25"></a><var>78.25</var>any summons, process, or pleading authorized by the laws of this state. If any summons, <br/>
<a id="pl.78.26"></a><var>78.26</var>process, or pleading is served upon the secretary of state, it must be by duplicate copies. <br/>
<a id="pl.78.27"></a><var>78.27</var>One copy must be retained in the Office of the Secretary of State and the other copy must <br/>
<a id="pl.78.28"></a><var>78.28</var>be forwarded immediately by certified mail to the address of the applicant, as shown by <br/>
<a id="pl.78.29"></a><var>78.29</var>the records of the commission.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.77.0"></a><a id="pl.78.30"></a><var>78.30</var>    Sec. 77. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.08, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.78.31"></a><var>78.31</var>    Subd. 4. <b>License issuance and renewal.</b> If the commission determines that <br/>
<a id="pl.78.32"></a><var>78.32</var>the applicant is qualified for the occupation for which licensing is sought and will <br/>
<a id="pl.78.33"></a><var>78.33</var>not adversely affect the public health, welfare, and safety or the integrity of racing in <br/>
<a id="pl.78.34"></a><var>78.34</var>Minnesota, it may issue a class C license to the applicant. If it makes a similar finding for <br/>
<a id="pl.79.1"></a><var>79.1</var>a renewal of a class C license it may renew the license. Class C licenses are effective for <br/>
<a id="pl.79.2"></a><var>79.2</var>one year. until December 31 of the calendar year for which they are issued. Certain types <br/>
<a id="pl.79.3"></a><var>79.3</var>of class C licenses, to be determined by the commission, are effective until December 31 <br/>
<a id="pl.79.4"></a><var>79.4</var>of the third calendar year for which they have been issued.<br/>
<a id="pl.79.5"></a><var>79.5</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2015.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.78.0"></a><a id="pl.79.6"></a><var>79.6</var>    Sec. 78. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.08, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.79.7"></a><var>79.7</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Revocation and suspension.</b> (a) The commission may revoke a class C <br/>
<a id="pl.79.8"></a><var>79.8</var>license for a violation of law or rule which in the commission's opinion adversely affects <br/>
<a id="pl.79.9"></a><var>79.9</var>the integrity of horse racing in Minnesota, the public health, welfare, or safety, or for an <br/>
<a id="pl.79.10"></a><var>79.10</var>intentional false statement made in a license application.<br/>
<a id="pl.79.11"></a><var>79.11</var>The commission may suspend a class C license for up to one year for a violation of <br/>
<a id="pl.79.12"></a><var>79.12</var>law, order or rule.<br/>
<a id="pl.79.13"></a><var>79.13</var>The commission may delegate to its designated agents the authority to impose <br/>
<a id="pl.79.14"></a><var>79.14</var>suspensions of class C licenses, and the revocation or suspension of a class C license may <br/>
<a id="pl.79.15"></a><var>79.15</var>be appealed to the commission according to its rules.<br/>
<a id="pl.79.16"></a><var>79.16</var>(b) A license revocation or suspension for more than 90 days is a contested case <br/>
<a id="pl.79.17"></a><var>79.17</var>under sections 
         <statute_ref>14.57</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>14.69</statute_ref> of the Administrative Procedure Act and is in addition to <br/>
<a id="pl.79.18"></a><var>79.18</var>criminal penalties imposed for a violation of law or rule. The commission may summarily <br/>
<a id="pl.79.19"></a><var>79.19</var>suspend a license for more than 90 days prior to a contested case hearing where it is <br/>
<a id="pl.79.20"></a><var>79.20</var>necessary to ensure the integrity of racing or to protect the public health, welfare, or safety. <br/>
<a id="pl.79.21"></a><var>79.21</var>A contested case hearing must be held within 20 30 days of the summary suspension and <br/>
<a id="pl.79.22"></a><var>79.22</var>the administrative law judge's report must be issued within 20 30 days from the close of <br/>
<a id="pl.79.23"></a><var>79.23</var>the hearing record. In all cases involving summary suspension the commission must issue <br/>
<a id="pl.79.24"></a><var>79.24</var>its final decision within 30 days from receipt of the report of the administrative law judge <br/>
<a id="pl.79.25"></a><var>79.25</var>and subsequent exceptions and argument under section 
         <statute_ref>14.61</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.79.0"></a><a id="pl.79.26"></a><var>79.26</var>    Sec. 79. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.10, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.79.27"></a><var>79.27</var><b>240.10 LICENSE FEES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.79.28"></a><var>79.28</var>The fee for a class A license is $253,000 per year and must be remitted on July 1. <br/>
<a id="pl.79.29"></a><var>79.29</var>The fee for a class B license is $500 for each assigned racing day and $100 for each day <br/>
<a id="pl.79.30"></a><var>79.30</var>on which simulcasting is authorized and must be remitted on July 1. Included herein are <br/>
<a id="pl.79.31"></a><var>79.31</var>all days assigned to be conducted after January 1, 2003. The fee for a class D license is <br/>
<a id="pl.79.32"></a><var>79.32</var>$50 for each assigned racing day on which racing is actually conducted. Fees imposed on <br/>
<a id="pl.80.1"></a><var>80.1</var>class D licenses must be paid to the commission at a time and in a manner as provided by <br/>
<a id="pl.80.2"></a><var>80.2</var>rule of the commission.<br/>
<a id="pl.80.3"></a><var>80.3</var>The commission shall by rule establish an annual license fee for each occupation it <br/>
<a id="pl.80.4"></a><var>80.4</var>licenses under section 
         <statute_ref>240.08</statute_ref> but no annual fee for a class C license may exceed $100.<br/>
<a id="pl.80.5"></a><var>80.5</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2015.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.80.0"></a><a id="pl.80.6"></a><var>80.6</var>    Sec. 80. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.13, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.80.7"></a><var>80.7</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Purses.</b> (a) From the amounts deducted from all pari-mutuel pools by a <br/>
<a id="pl.80.8"></a><var>80.8</var>licensee, an amount equal to not less than the following percentages of all money in all <br/>
<a id="pl.80.9"></a><var>80.9</var>pools must be set aside by the licensee and used for purses for races conducted by the <br/>
<a id="pl.80.10"></a><var>80.10</var>licensee, provided that a licensee may agree by contract with an organization representing <br/>
<a id="pl.80.11"></a><var>80.11</var>a majority of the horsepersons racing the breed involved to set aside amounts in addition <br/>
<a id="pl.80.12"></a><var>80.12</var>to the following percentages, if the contract is in writing and filed with the commission:<br/>
<a id="pl.80.13"></a><var>80.13</var>(1) for live races conducted at a class A facility, and for races that are part of full <br/>
<a id="pl.80.14"></a><var>80.14</var>racing card simulcasting that takes place within the time period of the live races, 8.4 <br/>
<a id="pl.80.15"></a><var>80.15</var>percent of handle;<br/>
<a id="pl.80.16"></a><var>80.16</var>(2) for simulcasts conducted during the racing season other than as provided for in <br/>
<a id="pl.80.17"></a><var>80.17</var>clause (1), 50 percent of the takeout remaining after deduction for taxes on pari-mutuel <br/>
<a id="pl.80.18"></a><var>80.18</var>pools, payment to the breeders fund, and payment to the sending out-of-state racetrack for <br/>
<a id="pl.80.19"></a><var>80.19</var>receipt of the signal; and<br/>
<a id="pl.80.20"></a><var>80.20</var>(3) (2) for simulcasts conducted outside of the racing season, 25 any day a class A <br/>
<a id="pl.80.21"></a><var>80.21</var>facility is licensed, not less than 37 percent of the takeout remaining after deduction for the <br/>
<a id="pl.80.22"></a><var>80.22</var>state pari-mutuel tax, payment to the breeders fund, and payment to the sending out-of-state <br/>
<a id="pl.80.23"></a><var>80.23</var>racetrack for receipt of the signal and, before January 1, 2005, a further deduction of <br/>
<a id="pl.80.24"></a><var>80.24</var>eight percent of all money in all pools. In the event that wagering on simulcasts outside <br/>
<a id="pl.80.25"></a><var>80.25</var>of the racing season exceeds $125 million in any calendar year, the amount set aside for <br/>
<a id="pl.80.26"></a><var>80.26</var>purses by this formula is increased to 30 percent on amounts between $125,000,000 and <br/>
<a id="pl.80.27"></a><var>80.27</var>$150,000,000 wagered; 40 percent on amounts between $150,000,000 and $175,000,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.80.28"></a><var>80.28</var>wagered; and 50 percent on amounts in excess of $175,000,000 wagered. In lieu of <br/>
<a id="pl.80.29"></a><var>80.29</var>the eight percent deduction, A deduction as agreed to between the licensee and the <br/>
<a id="pl.80.30"></a><var>80.30</var>horsepersons' organization representing the majority of horsepersons racing at the licensee's <br/>
<a id="pl.80.31"></a><var>80.31</var>class A facility during the preceding 12 months, is allowed after December 31, 2004.<br/>
<a id="pl.80.32"></a><var>80.32</var>The commission may by rule provide for the administration and enforcement of <br/>
<a id="pl.80.33"></a><var>80.33</var>this subdivision. The deductions for payment to the sending out-of-state racetrack must <br/>
<a id="pl.80.34"></a><var>80.34</var>be actual, except that when there exists any overlap of ownership, control, or interest <br/>
<a id="pl.80.35"></a><var>80.35</var>between the sending out-of-state racetrack and the receiving licensee, the deduction <br/>
<a id="pl.81.1"></a><var>81.1</var>must not be greater than three percent unless agreed to between the licensee and the <br/>
<a id="pl.81.2"></a><var>81.2</var>horsepersons' organization representing the majority of horsepersons racing the breed <br/>
<a id="pl.81.3"></a><var>81.3</var>racing the majority of races during the existing racing meeting or, if outside of the racing <br/>
<a id="pl.81.4"></a><var>81.4</var>season, during the most recent racing meeting.<br/>
<a id="pl.81.5"></a><var>81.5</var>In lieu of the amount the licensee must pay to the commission for deposit in the <br/>
<a id="pl.81.6"></a><var>81.6</var>Minnesota breeders fund under section 
<statute_ref>240.15, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, The licensee shall pay to the <br/>
<a id="pl.81.7"></a><var>81.7</var>commission for deposit in the Minnesota breeders fund 5-1/2 percent of the takeout from <br/>
<a id="pl.81.8"></a><var>81.8</var>all pari-mutuel pools generated by wagering at the licensee's facility on full racing card <br/>
<a id="pl.81.9"></a><var>81.9</var>simulcasts of races not conducted in this state.<br/>
<a id="pl.81.10"></a><var>81.10</var>(b) From the money set aside for purses, the licensee shall pay to the horseperson's <br/>
<a id="pl.81.11"></a><var>81.11</var>organization representing the majority of the horsepersons racing the breed involved <br/>
<a id="pl.81.12"></a><var>81.12</var>and contracting with the licensee with respect to purses and the conduct of the racing <br/>
<a id="pl.81.13"></a><var>81.13</var>meetings and providing representation to its members, an amount as may be determined <br/>
<a id="pl.81.14"></a><var>81.14</var>by agreement by the licensee and the horsepersons' organization sufficient to provide <br/>
<a id="pl.81.15"></a><var>81.15</var>benevolent programs, benefits, and services for horsepersons and their on-track employees, <br/>
<a id="pl.81.16"></a><var>81.16</var>an amount, sufficient to perform these services, as may be determined by agreement by <br/>
<a id="pl.81.17"></a><var>81.17</var>the licensee and the horseperson's organization. The amount paid may be deducted only <br/>
<a id="pl.81.18"></a><var>81.18</var>from the money set aside for purses to be paid in races for the breed represented by the <br/>
<a id="pl.81.19"></a><var>81.19</var>horseperson's organization. With respect to racing meetings where more than one breed <br/>
<a id="pl.81.20"></a><var>81.20</var>is racing, the licensee may contract independently with the horseperson's organization <br/>
<a id="pl.81.21"></a><var>81.21</var>representing each breed racing.<br/>
<a id="pl.81.22"></a><var>81.22</var>(c) Notwithstanding sections 
         <statute_ref>325D.49</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>325D.66</statute_ref>, a horseperson's organization <br/>
<a id="pl.81.23"></a><var>81.23</var>representing the majority of the horsepersons racing a breed at a meeting, and the members <br/>
<a id="pl.81.24"></a><var>81.24</var>thereof, may agree to withhold horses during a meeting.<br/>
<a id="pl.81.25"></a><var>81.25</var>(d) Money set aside for purses from wagering, during the racing season, on <br/>
<a id="pl.81.26"></a><var>81.26</var>simulcasts must be used for purses for live races conducted at the licensee's class A facility <br/>
<a id="pl.81.27"></a><var>81.27</var>during the same racing season, over and above the 8.4 percent purse requirement or any <br/>
<a id="pl.81.28"></a><var>81.28</var>higher requirement to which the parties agree, for races conducted in this state. Money <br/>
<a id="pl.81.29"></a><var>81.29</var>set aside for purses from wagering, outside of the racing season, on simulcasts must be <br/>
<a id="pl.81.30"></a><var>81.30</var>for purses for live races conducted at the licensee's class A facility during the next racing <br/>
<a id="pl.81.31"></a><var>81.31</var>season, over and above the 8.4 percent purse requirement or any higher requirement to <br/>
<a id="pl.81.32"></a><var>81.32</var>which the parties agree, for races conducted in this state.<br/>
<a id="pl.81.33"></a><var>81.33</var>(e) (d) Money set aside for purses from wagering on simulcasts must be used for <br/>
<a id="pl.81.34"></a><var>81.34</var>purses for live races involving the same breed involved in the simulcast except that money <br/>
<a id="pl.81.35"></a><var>81.35</var>set aside for purses and payments to the breeders fund from wagering on full racing card <br/>
<a id="pl.81.36"></a><var>81.36</var>simulcasts of races not conducted in this state, occurring during a live mixed meet, must <br/>
<a id="pl.82.1"></a><var>82.1</var>be allotted to the purses and breeders fund for each breed participating in the mixed meet <br/>
<a id="pl.82.2"></a><var>82.2</var>as agreed upon by the breed organizations participating in the live mixed meet. The <br/>
<a id="pl.82.3"></a><var>82.3</var>agreement shall be in writing and filed with the commission prior to the first day of the live <br/>
<a id="pl.82.4"></a><var>82.4</var>mixed meet. In the absence of a written agreement filed with the commission, the money <br/>
<a id="pl.82.5"></a><var>82.5</var>set aside for purses and payments to the breeders fund from wagering on simulcasts, <br/>
<a id="pl.82.6"></a><var>82.6</var>occurring during a live mixed meet, shall be allotted to each breed participating in the live <br/>
<a id="pl.82.7"></a><var>82.7</var>mixed meet  in the same proportion that the number of live races run by each breed bears <br/>
<a id="pl.82.8"></a><var>82.8</var>to the total number of live races conducted during the period of the mixed meet.<br/>
<a id="pl.82.9"></a><var>82.9</var>(f) (e) The allocation of money set aside for purses to particular racing meets may be <br/>
<a id="pl.82.10"></a><var>82.10</var>adjusted, relative to overpayments and underpayments, by contract between the licensee <br/>
<a id="pl.82.11"></a><var>82.11</var>and the horsepersons' organization representing the majority of horsepersons racing the <br/>
<a id="pl.82.12"></a><var>82.12</var>breed involved at the licensee's facility.<br/>
<a id="pl.82.13"></a><var>82.13</var>(g) (f) Subject to the provisions of this chapter, money set aside from pari-mutuel <br/>
<a id="pl.82.14"></a><var>82.14</var>pools for purses must be for the breed involved in the race that generated the pool, except <br/>
<a id="pl.82.15"></a><var>82.15</var>that if the breed involved in the race generating the pari-mutuel pool is not racing in the <br/>
<a id="pl.82.16"></a><var>82.16</var>current racing meeting, or has not raced within the preceding 12 months at the licensee's <br/>
<a id="pl.82.17"></a><var>82.17</var>class A facility, money set aside for purses may be distributed proportionately to those <br/>
<a id="pl.82.18"></a><var>82.18</var>breeds that have run during the preceding 12 months or paid to the commission and <br/>
<a id="pl.82.19"></a><var>82.19</var>used for purses or to promote racing for the breed involved in the race generating the <br/>
<a id="pl.82.20"></a><var>82.20</var>pari-mutuel pool, or both, in a manner prescribed by the commission.<br/>
<a id="pl.82.21"></a><var>82.21</var>(h) (g) This subdivision does not apply to a class D licensee.<br/>
<a id="pl.82.22"></a><var>82.22</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective January 1, 2016.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.81.0"></a><a id="pl.82.23"></a><var>82.23</var>    Sec. 81. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.13, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.82.24"></a><var>82.24</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Simulcasting.</b> (a) The commission may permit an authorized licensee to <br/>
<a id="pl.82.25"></a><var>82.25</var>conduct simulcasting at the licensee's facility on any day authorized by the commission. <br/>
<a id="pl.82.26"></a><var>82.26</var>All simulcasts must comply with the Interstate Horse Racing Act of 1978, United States <br/>
<a id="pl.82.27"></a><var>82.27</var>Code, title 15, sections 3001 to 3007.<br/>
<a id="pl.82.28"></a><var>82.28</var>(b) The commission may not authorize any day for simulcasting at a class A facility <br/>
<a id="pl.82.29"></a><var>82.29</var>during the racing season, and a licensee may not be allowed to transmit out-of-state <br/>
<a id="pl.82.30"></a><var>82.30</var>telecasts of races the licensee conducts, unless the licensee has obtained the approval of <br/>
<a id="pl.82.31"></a><var>82.31</var>the horsepersons' organization representing the majority of the horsepersons racing the <br/>
<a id="pl.82.32"></a><var>82.32</var>breed involved at the licensed racetrack during the preceding 12 months. In the case of <br/>
<a id="pl.82.33"></a><var>82.33</var>a class A facility licensed under section 
         <statute_ref>240.06, subdivision 5a</statute_ref>, the approval applicable <br/>
<a id="pl.82.34"></a><var>82.34</var>to the first year of the racetrack's operation may be obtained from the horsepersons' <br/>
<a id="pl.83.1"></a><var>83.1</var>organization that represents the majority of horsepersons who will race the breed involved <br/>
<a id="pl.83.2"></a><var>83.2</var>at the licensed racetrack during the first year of the racetrack's operation.<br/>
<a id="pl.83.3"></a><var>83.3</var>(c) The licensee may pay fees and costs to an entity transmitting a telecast of a <br/>
<a id="pl.83.4"></a><var>83.4</var>race to the licensee for purposes of conducting pari-mutuel wagering on the race. The <br/>
<a id="pl.83.5"></a><var>83.5</var>licensee may deduct fees and costs related to the receipt of televised transmissions from a <br/>
<a id="pl.83.6"></a><var>83.6</var>pari-mutuel pool on the televised race, provided that one-half of any amount recouped in <br/>
<a id="pl.83.7"></a><var>83.7</var>this manner must be added to the amounts required to be set aside for purses.<br/>
<a id="pl.83.8"></a><var>83.8</var>(d) With the approval of the commission and subject to the provisions of this <br/>
<a id="pl.83.9"></a><var>83.9</var>subdivision, a licensee may transmit telecasts of races it conducts, for wagering purposes, <br/>
<a id="pl.83.10"></a><var>83.10</var>to locations outside the state, and the commission may allow this to be done on a <br/>
<a id="pl.83.11"></a><var>83.11</var>commingled pool basis.<br/>
<a id="pl.83.12"></a><var>83.12</var>(e) Except as otherwise provided in this section, simulcasting may be conducted on a <br/>
<a id="pl.83.13"></a><var>83.13</var>separate commingled pool basis or, with the approval of the commission, on a commingled <br/>
<a id="pl.83.14"></a><var>83.14</var>separate pool basis. All provisions of law governing pari-mutuel betting apply to <br/>
<a id="pl.83.15"></a><var>83.15</var>simulcasting except as otherwise provided in this subdivision or in the commission's <br/>
<a id="pl.83.16"></a><var>83.16</var>rules. If pools are commingled, wagering at the licensed facility must be on equipment <br/>
<a id="pl.83.17"></a><var>83.17</var>electronically linked with the equipment at the licensee's class A facility or with the <br/>
<a id="pl.83.18"></a><var>83.18</var>sending racetrack via the totalizator computer at the licensee's class A facility. Subject to <br/>
<a id="pl.83.19"></a><var>83.19</var>the approval of the commission, the types of betting, takeout, and distribution of winnings <br/>
<a id="pl.83.20"></a><var>83.20</var>on commingled pari-mutuel pools are those in effect at the sending racetrack. Breakage <br/>
<a id="pl.83.21"></a><var>83.21</var>for pari-mutuel pools on a televised race must be calculated in accordance with the law or <br/>
<a id="pl.83.22"></a><var>83.22</var>rules governing the sending racetrack for these pools, and must be distributed in a manner <br/>
<a id="pl.83.23"></a><var>83.23</var>agreed to between the licensee and the sending racetrack. Notwithstanding subdivision 7 <br/>
<a id="pl.83.24"></a><var>83.24</var>and section 
         <statute_ref>240.15, subdivision 5</statute_ref>, the commission may approve procedures governing the <br/>
<a id="pl.83.25"></a><var>83.25</var>definition and disposition of unclaimed tickets that are consistent with the law and rules <br/>
<a id="pl.83.26"></a><var>83.26</var>governing unclaimed tickets at the sending racetrack. For the purposes of this section, <br/>
<a id="pl.83.27"></a><var>83.27</var>"sending racetrack" is either the racetrack outside of this state where the horse race is <br/>
<a id="pl.83.28"></a><var>83.28</var>conducted or, with the consent of the racetrack, an alternative facility that serves as the <br/>
<a id="pl.83.29"></a><var>83.29</var>racetrack for the purpose of commingling pools.<br/>
<a id="pl.83.30"></a><var>83.30</var>(f) Except as otherwise provided in section 
         <statute_ref>240.06, subdivision 5b</statute_ref>, paragraph (2), <br/>
<a id="pl.83.31"></a><var>83.31</var>if there is more than one class B licensee conducting racing within the seven-county <br/>
<a id="pl.83.32"></a><var>83.32</var>metropolitan area, simulcasting may be conducted only on races run by a breed that ran at <br/>
<a id="pl.83.33"></a><var>83.33</var>the licensee's class A facility within the 12 months preceding the event.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.82.0"></a><a id="pl.83.34"></a><var>83.34</var>    Sec. 82. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.135, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.83.35"></a><var>83.35</var><b>240.135 CARD CLUB REVENUE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.84.1"></a><var>84.1</var>(a) From the amounts received from charges authorized under section 
         <statute_ref>240.30, <br/>
<a id="pl.84.2"></a><var>84.2</var>subdivision 4
         </statute_ref>, the licensee shall set aside the amounts specified in this section to be <br/>
<a id="pl.84.3"></a><var>84.3</var>used for purse payments. These amounts are in addition to the breeders fund and purse <br/>
<a id="pl.84.4"></a><var>84.4</var>requirements set forth elsewhere in this chapter.<br/>
<a id="pl.84.5"></a><var>84.5</var>(1) For amounts between zero and $6,000,000, the licensee shall set aside not less <br/>
<a id="pl.84.6"></a><var>84.6</var>than ten percent to be used as purses.<br/>
<a id="pl.84.7"></a><var>84.7</var>(2) For amounts in excess of $6,000,000, the licensee shall set aside not less than <br/>
<a id="pl.84.8"></a><var>84.8</var>14 percent to be used as purses.<br/>
<a id="pl.84.9"></a><var>84.9</var>(b) From all amounts set aside under paragraph (a), the licensee shall set aside <br/>
<a id="pl.84.10"></a><var>84.10</var>ten percent to be deposited in the breeders fund. The licensee and the horseperson's <br/>
<a id="pl.84.11"></a><var>84.11</var>organization representing the majority of horsepersons who have raced at the racetrack <br/>
<a id="pl.84.12"></a><var>84.12</var>during the preceding 12 months may negotiate percentages different from those stated in <br/>
<a id="pl.84.13"></a><var>84.13</var>this section if the agreement is in writing and filed with the Racing Commission.<br/>
<a id="pl.84.14"></a><var>84.14</var>(c) It is the intent of the legislature that the proceeds of the card playing activities <br/>
<a id="pl.84.15"></a><var>84.15</var>authorized by this chapter be used to improve the horse racing industry by improving purses. <br/>
<a id="pl.84.16"></a><var>84.16</var>The licensee and the horseperson's organization representing the majority of horsepersons <br/>
<a id="pl.84.17"></a><var>84.17</var>who have raced at the racetrack during the preceding 12 months may negotiate percentages <br/>
<a id="pl.84.18"></a><var>84.18</var>that exceed those stated in this section if the agreement is in writing and filed with the <br/>
<a id="pl.84.19"></a><var>84.19</var>commission. The commission shall annually review the financial details of card playing <br/>
<a id="pl.84.20"></a><var>84.20</var>activities and determine if the present use of card playing proceeds is consistent with the <br/>
<a id="pl.84.21"></a><var>84.21</var>policy established by this paragraph. If the commission determines that the use of the <br/>
<a id="pl.84.22"></a><var>84.22</var>proceeds does not comply with the policy set forth herein, then the commission shall direct <br/>
<a id="pl.84.23"></a><var>84.23</var>the parties to make the changes necessary to ensure compliance. If these changes require <br/>
<a id="pl.84.24"></a><var>84.24</var>legislation, the commission shall make the appropriate recommendations to the legislature.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.83.0"></a><a id="pl.84.25"></a><var>84.25</var>    Sec. 83. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.15, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.84.26"></a><var>84.26</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Taxes imposed.</b> (a) There is imposed a tax at the rate of six percent <br/>
<a id="pl.84.27"></a><var>84.27</var>of the amount in excess of $12,000,000 annually withheld from all pari-mutuel pools by <br/>
<a id="pl.84.28"></a><var>84.28</var>the licensee, including breakage and amounts withheld under section 
         <statute_ref>240.13, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.84.29"></a><var>84.29</var>4
         </statute_ref>. For the purpose of this subdivision, "annually" is the period from July 1 to June 30 of <br/>
<a id="pl.84.30"></a><var>84.30</var>the next year.<br/>
<a id="pl.84.31"></a><var>84.31</var>In addition to the above tax, the licensee must designate and pay to the commission <br/>
<a id="pl.84.32"></a><var>84.32</var>a tax of one percent of the total amount bet on each racing day handle for live races <br/>
<a id="pl.84.33"></a><var>84.33</var>conducted at a class A facility, for deposit in the Minnesota breeders fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.84.34"></a><var>84.34</var>The taxes imposed by this clause must be paid from the amounts permitted to be <br/>
<a id="pl.84.35"></a><var>84.35</var>withheld by a licensee under section 
         <statute_ref>240.13, subdivision 4</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.85.1"></a><var>85.1</var>(b) The commission may impose an admissions tax of not more than ten cents on <br/>
<a id="pl.85.2"></a><var>85.2</var>each paid admission at a licensed racetrack on a racing day if:<br/>
<a id="pl.85.3"></a><var>85.3</var>(1) the tax is requested by a local unit of government within whose borders the <br/>
<a id="pl.85.4"></a><var>85.4</var>track is located;<br/>
<a id="pl.85.5"></a><var>85.5</var>(2) a public hearing is held on the request; and<br/>
<a id="pl.85.6"></a><var>85.6</var>(3) the commission finds that the local unit of government requesting the tax is in <br/>
<a id="pl.85.7"></a><var>85.7</var>need of its revenue to meet extraordinary expenses caused by the racetrack.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.84.0"></a><a id="pl.85.8"></a><var>85.8</var>    Sec. 84. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.15, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.85.9"></a><var>85.9</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Disposition of proceeds; account.</b> The commission shall distribute all <br/>
<a id="pl.85.10"></a><var>85.10</var>money received under this section, and all money received from license fees and fines it <br/>
<a id="pl.85.11"></a><var>85.11</var>collects, according to this subdivision. All money designated for deposit in the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.85.12"></a><var>85.12</var>breeders fund must be paid into that fund for distribution under section 
         <statute_ref>240.18</statute_ref> except that <br/>
<a id="pl.85.13"></a><var>85.13</var>all money generated by full racing card simulcasts must be distributed as provided in <br/>
<a id="pl.85.14"></a><var>85.14</var>section 
         <statute_ref>240.18, subdivisions 2, paragraph (d)</statute_ref>, clauses (1), (2), and (3); and 3. Revenue <br/>
<a id="pl.85.15"></a><var>85.15</var>from an admissions tax imposed under subdivision 1 must be paid to the local unit of <br/>
<a id="pl.85.16"></a><var>85.16</var>government at whose request it was imposed, at times and in a manner the commission <br/>
<a id="pl.85.17"></a><var>85.17</var>determines. Taxes received under this section and fines collected under section 
         <statute_ref>240.22</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.85.18"></a><var>85.18</var>must be paid to the commissioner of management and budget for deposit in the general <br/>
<a id="pl.85.19"></a><var>85.19</var>fund. All revenues from licenses and other fees imposed by the commission must be <br/>
<a id="pl.85.20"></a><var>85.20</var>deposited in the state treasury and credited to a racing and card playing regulation account <br/>
<a id="pl.85.21"></a><var>85.21</var>in the special revenue fund. Receipts in this account are available for the operations of the <br/>
<a id="pl.85.22"></a><var>85.22</var>commission up to the amount authorized in biennial appropriations from the legislature.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.85.0"></a><a id="pl.85.23"></a><var>85.23</var>    Sec. 85. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.16, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.85.24"></a><var>85.24</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Powers and duties.</b> All horse races run at a licensed racetrack must <br/>
<a id="pl.85.25"></a><var>85.25</var>be presided over by a board of three stewards, who must be appointees of the commission or <br/>
<a id="pl.85.26"></a><var>85.26</var>persons approved by it. The commission shall designate one steward as chair. At least two <br/>
<a id="pl.85.27"></a><var>85.27</var>stewards for all races either shall be employees of the commission who shall serve in the <br/>
<a id="pl.85.28"></a><var>85.28</var>unclassified service, or shall be under contract with the commission to serve as stewards. <br/>
<a id="pl.85.29"></a><var>85.29</var>The commission may delegate the following duties and powers to a board of stewards:<br/>
<a id="pl.85.30"></a><var>85.30</var>(a) to ensure that races are run in accordance with the commission's rules;<br/>
<a id="pl.85.31"></a><var>85.31</var>(b) to supervise the conduct of racing to ensure the integrity of the sport;<br/>
<a id="pl.85.32"></a><var>85.32</var>(c) to settle disputes arising from the running of horse races, and to certify official <br/>
<a id="pl.85.33"></a><var>85.33</var>results;<br/>
<a id="pl.86.1"></a><var>86.1</var>(d) to impose on licensees, for violation of law or commission rules, fines not <br/>
<a id="pl.86.2"></a><var>86.2</var>exceeding $2,000 $5,000 and license suspensions not exceeding 90 days;<br/>
<a id="pl.86.3"></a><var>86.3</var>(e) to recommend to the commission where warranted penalties in excess of those <br/>
<a id="pl.86.4"></a><var>86.4</var>in clause (d);<br/>
<a id="pl.86.5"></a><var>86.5</var>(f) to otherwise enforce the laws and rules of racing; and<br/>
<a id="pl.86.6"></a><var>86.6</var>(g) to perform other duties and have other powers assigned by the commission.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.86.0"></a><a id="pl.86.7"></a><var>86.7</var>    Sec. 86. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.22, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.86.8"></a><var>86.8</var><b>240.22 FINES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.86.9"></a><var>86.9</var>(a) The commission shall by rule establish a graduated schedule of civil fines for <br/>
<a id="pl.86.10"></a><var>86.10</var>violations of laws related to horse racing or of the commission's rules. The schedule <br/>
<a id="pl.86.11"></a><var>86.11</var>must include minimum and maximum fines for each violation and be based on and <br/>
<a id="pl.86.12"></a><var>86.12</var>reflect the culpability, frequency and severity of the violator's actions. The commission <br/>
<a id="pl.86.13"></a><var>86.13</var>may impose a fine from this schedule on a licensee for a violation of those rules or laws <br/>
<a id="pl.86.14"></a><var>86.14</var>relating to horse racing. The fine is in addition to any criminal penalty imposed for the <br/>
<a id="pl.86.15"></a><var>86.15</var>same violation. Fines imposed by the commission must be paid to the commission and <br/>
<a id="pl.86.16"></a><var>86.16</var>except as provided in paragraph (b), forwarded to the commissioner of management and <br/>
<a id="pl.86.17"></a><var>86.17</var>budget for deposit in the general fund. A fine in excess of $2,000 $5,000 is a contested <br/>
<a id="pl.86.18"></a><var>86.18</var>case under the Administrative Procedure Act.<br/>
<a id="pl.86.19"></a><var>86.19</var>(b) If the commission is the prevailing party in a contested case proceeding, the <br/>
<a id="pl.86.20"></a><var>86.20</var>commission may recover, from amounts to be forwarded under paragraph (a), reasonable <br/>
<a id="pl.86.21"></a><var>86.21</var>attorney fees and costs associated with the contested case.<br/>
<a id="pl.86.22"></a><var>86.22</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2016.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.87.0"></a><a id="pl.86.23"></a><var>86.23</var>    Sec. 87. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.23, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.86.24"></a><var>86.24</var><b>240.23 RULEMAKING AUTHORITY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.86.25"></a><var>86.25</var>The commission has the authority, in addition to all other rulemaking authority <br/>
<a id="pl.86.26"></a><var>86.26</var>granted elsewhere in this chapter to promulgate rules governing:<br/>
<a id="pl.86.27"></a><var>86.27</var>(a) the conduct of horse races held at licensed racetracks in Minnesota, including but <br/>
<a id="pl.86.28"></a><var>86.28</var>not limited to the rules of racing, standards of entry, operation of claiming races, filing and <br/>
<a id="pl.86.29"></a><var>86.29</var>handling of objections, carrying of weights, and declaration of official results;<br/>
<a id="pl.86.30"></a><var>86.30</var>(b) wire wired and wireless communications between the premises of a licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.86.31"></a><var>86.31</var>racetrack and any place outside the premises;<br/>
<a id="pl.86.32"></a><var>86.32</var>(c) information on horse races which is sold on the premises of a licensed racetrack;<br/>
<a id="pl.87.1"></a><var>87.1</var>(d) liability insurance which it may require of all class A, class B, and class D <br/>
<a id="pl.87.2"></a><var>87.2</var>licensees;<br/>
<a id="pl.87.3"></a><var>87.3</var>(e) the auditing of the books and records of a licensee by an auditor employed <br/>
<a id="pl.87.4"></a><var>87.4</var>or appointed by the commission;<br/>
<a id="pl.87.5"></a><var>87.5</var>(f) emergency action plans maintained by licensed racetracks and their periodic <br/>
<a id="pl.87.6"></a><var>87.6</var>review;<br/>
<a id="pl.87.7"></a><var>87.7</var>(g) safety, security, and sanitation of stabling facilities at licensed racetracks;<br/>
<a id="pl.87.8"></a><var>87.8</var>(h) entry fees and other funds received by a licensee in the course of conducting <br/>
<a id="pl.87.9"></a><var>87.9</var>racing which the commission determines must be placed in escrow accounts;<br/>
<a id="pl.87.10"></a><var>87.10</var>(i) affirmative action in employment and contracting by class A, class B, and class D <br/>
<a id="pl.87.11"></a><var>87.11</var>licensees; and<br/>
<a id="pl.87.12"></a><var>87.12</var>(j) procedures for the sampling and testing of any horse that is eligible to race in <br/>
<a id="pl.87.13"></a><var>87.13</var>Minnesota for substances or practices that are prohibited by law or rule; and<br/>
<a id="pl.87.14"></a><var>87.14</var>(j) (k) any other aspect of horse racing or pari-mutuel betting which in its opinion <br/>
<a id="pl.87.15"></a><var>87.15</var>affects the integrity of racing or the public health, welfare, or safety.<br/>
<a id="pl.87.16"></a><var>87.16</var>Rules of the commission are subject to chapter 14, the Administrative Procedure Act.<br/>
<a id="pl.87.17"></a><var>87.17</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.88.0"></a><a id="pl.87.18"></a><var>87.18</var>    Sec. 88. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 272.484, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.87.19"></a><var>87.19</var><b>272.484 FEES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.87.20"></a><var>87.20</var>The fee for filing and indexing each notice of lien or certificate or notice affecting <br/>
<a id="pl.87.21"></a><var>87.21</var>the lien is:<br/>
<a id="pl.87.22"></a><var>87.22</var>(1) for a lien, certificate of discharge or subordination, and for all other notices, <br/>
<a id="pl.87.23"></a><var>87.23</var>including a certificate of release or nonattachment filed with the secretary of state, the fee <br/>
<a id="pl.87.24"></a><var>87.24</var>provided by section 
         <statute_ref>336.9-525</statute_ref>, except that the filing fee charged to the district directors <br/>
<a id="pl.87.25"></a><var>87.25</var>of internal revenue for filing a federal tax lien is $15 for up to two debtor names and <br/>
<a id="pl.87.26"></a><var>87.26</var>$15 for each additional name; and<br/>
<a id="pl.87.27"></a><var>87.27</var>(2) for a lien, certificate of discharge or subordination, and for all other notices, <br/>
<a id="pl.87.28"></a><var>87.28</var>including a certificate of release or nonattachment filed with the county recorder, the fee <br/>
<a id="pl.87.29"></a><var>87.29</var>for filing a real estate mortgage in the county where filed.<br/>
<a id="pl.87.30"></a><var>87.30</var>The officer shall bill the district directors of internal revenue or other appropriate <br/>
<a id="pl.87.31"></a><var>87.31</var>federal officials on a monthly basis for fees for documents filed by them.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.89.0"></a><a id="pl.87.32"></a><var>87.32</var>    Sec. 89. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 298.22, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.88.1"></a><var>88.1</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>The Office of the Commissioner of Iron Range resources </b><br/>
<a id="pl.88.2"></a><var>88.2</var><b>and rehabilitation.</b> (a) The Office of the Commissioner of Iron Range resources and <br/>
<a id="pl.88.3"></a><var>88.3</var>rehabilitation is created as an agency in the executive branch of state government. The <br/>
<a id="pl.88.4"></a><var>88.4</var>governor shall appoint the commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation under <br/>
<a id="pl.88.5"></a><var>88.5</var>section 
         <statute_ref>15.06</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.88.6"></a><var>88.6</var>(b) The commissioner may hold other positions or appointments that are not <br/>
<a id="pl.88.7"></a><var>88.7</var>incompatible with duties as commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation. The <br/>
<a id="pl.88.8"></a><var>88.8</var>commissioner may appoint a deputy commissioner. All expenses of the commissioner, <br/>
<a id="pl.88.9"></a><var>88.9</var>including the payment of staff and other assistance as may be necessary, must be paid <br/>
<a id="pl.88.10"></a><var>88.10</var>out of the amounts appropriated by section 
         <statute_ref>298.28</statute_ref> or otherwise made available by law <br/>
<a id="pl.88.11"></a><var>88.11</var>to the commissioner. Notwithstanding chapters 16A, 16B, and 16C, the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.88.12"></a><var>88.12</var>may utilize contracting options available under section 
<statute_ref>471.345</statute_ref> when the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.88.13"></a><var>88.13</var>determines it is in the best interest of the agency. The agency is not subject to sections <br/>
<a id="pl.88.14"></a><var>88.14</var><statute_ref>16E.016</statute_ref> and 
<statute_ref>16C.05</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.88.15"></a><var>88.15</var>(c) When the commissioner determines that distress and unemployment exists or <br/>
<a id="pl.88.16"></a><var>88.16</var>may exist in the future in any county by reason of the removal of natural resources or <br/>
<a id="pl.88.17"></a><var>88.17</var>a possibly limited use of natural resources in the future and any resulting decrease in <br/>
<a id="pl.88.18"></a><var>88.18</var>employment, the commissioner may use whatever amounts of the appropriation made to <br/>
<a id="pl.88.19"></a><var>88.19</var>the commissioner of revenue in section 
         <statute_ref>298.28</statute_ref> that are determined to be necessary and <br/>
<a id="pl.88.20"></a><var>88.20</var>proper in the development of the remaining resources of the county and in the vocational <br/>
<a id="pl.88.21"></a><var>88.21</var>training and rehabilitation of its residents, except that the amount needed to cover cost <br/>
<a id="pl.88.22"></a><var>88.22</var>overruns awarded to a contractor by an arbitrator in relation to a contract awarded by <br/>
<a id="pl.88.23"></a><var>88.23</var>the commissioner or in effect after July 1, 1985, is appropriated from the general fund. <br/>
<a id="pl.88.24"></a><var>88.24</var>For the purposes of this section, "development of remaining resources" includes, but is <br/>
<a id="pl.88.25"></a><var>88.25</var>not limited to, the promotion of tourism.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.90.0"></a><a id="pl.88.26"></a><var>88.26</var>    Sec. 90. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 303.19, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.88.27"></a><var>88.27</var><b>303.19 REINSTATEMENT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.88.28"></a><var>88.28</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Application</b><b> Required filing</b><b>.</b> Any foreign corporation whose <br/>
<a id="pl.88.29"></a><var>88.29</var>certificate of authority to do business in this state shall have been revoked or canceled may <br/>
<a id="pl.88.30"></a><var>88.30</var>file reinstate that authority by filing an annual renewal and the fee required by subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.88.31"></a><var>88.31</var>2 with the secretary of state an application for reinstatement. Such application shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.88.32"></a><var>88.32</var>on forms prescribed by the secretary of state, shall contain all the matters required to be <br/>
<a id="pl.88.33"></a><var>88.33</var>set forth in an original application for a certificate of authority, and such other pertinent <br/>
<a id="pl.88.34"></a><var>88.34</var>information as may be required by the secretary of state. If any of the information in the <br/>
<a id="pl.88.35"></a><var>88.35</var>original application for authority has changed, the foreign corporation must also file an <br/>
<a id="pl.89.1"></a><var>89.1</var>amended certificate setting forth the currently accurate information, with the fee required <br/>
<a id="pl.89.2"></a><var>89.2</var>by section 303.21, subdivision 3.<br/>
<a id="pl.89.3"></a><var>89.3</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Fee.</b> If the certificate of authority was revoked by the secretary of state <br/>
<a id="pl.89.4"></a><var>89.4</var>pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>303.17</statute_ref>, the corporation shall pay to the commissioner of management <br/>
<a id="pl.89.5"></a><var>89.5</var>and budget $250 before it may be reinstated.<br/>
<a id="pl.89.6"></a><var>89.6</var>If the certificate of authority was canceled or by a judgment pursuant to section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.89.7"></a><var>89.7</var>303.18
         </statute_ref>, the corporation shall pay to the commissioner of management and budget $500 <br/>
<a id="pl.89.8"></a><var>89.8</var>before it may be reinstated.<br/>
<a id="pl.89.9"></a><var>89.9</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Certificate of reinstatement.</b> Upon the filing of the application and upon <br/>
<a id="pl.89.10"></a><var>89.10</var>payment of all penalties, fees and charges required by law, not including an initial license <br/>
<a id="pl.89.11"></a><var>89.11</var>fee or additional license fees to the extent that they have previously been paid by the <br/>
<a id="pl.89.12"></a><var>89.12</var>corporation the fees imposed by this section, the secretary of state shall reinstate the <br/>
<a id="pl.89.13"></a><var>89.13</var>license of the corporation.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.91.0"></a><a id="pl.89.14"></a><var>89.14</var>    Sec. 91. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 304A.301, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.89.15"></a><var>89.15</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Report required.</b> No later than 90 days after the conclusion of <br/>
<a id="pl.89.16"></a><var>89.16</var>each calendar year Before each April 1, a public benefit corporation must deliver to the <br/>
<a id="pl.89.17"></a><var>89.17</var>secretary of state for filing an annual benefit report covering the 12-month period ending <br/>
<a id="pl.89.18"></a><var>89.18</var>on December 31 of that the previous year and pay a fee of $35 to the secretary of state. <br/>
<a id="pl.89.19"></a><var>89.19</var>The annual benefit report must state the name of the public benefit corporation, be signed <br/>
<a id="pl.89.20"></a><var>89.20</var>by the public benefit corporation's chief executive officer not more than 30 days before the <br/>
<a id="pl.89.21"></a><var>89.21</var>report is delivered to the secretary of state for filing, and must be current when signed.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.92.0"></a><a id="pl.89.22"></a><var>89.22</var>    Sec. 92. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 304A.301, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.89.23"></a><var>89.23</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Failure to file an annual benefit report.</b> If a public benefit corporation <br/>
<a id="pl.89.24"></a><var>89.24</var>fails to file an, before April 1 of any calendar year, the annual benefit report in accordance <br/>
<a id="pl.89.25"></a><var>89.25</var>with this section within 90 days of the date on which an annual benefit report is due <br/>
<a id="pl.89.26"></a><var>89.26</var>required by this section, the secretary of state shall revoke the corporation's status as a <br/>
<a id="pl.89.27"></a><var>89.27</var>public benefit corporation under this chapter and must notify the public benefit corporation <br/>
<a id="pl.89.28"></a><var>89.28</var>of the revocation using the information provided by the corporation pursuant to section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.89.29"></a><var>89.29</var>5.002
         </statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>5.34</statute_ref> or provided in the articles.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.93.0"></a><a id="pl.89.30"></a><var>89.30</var>    Sec. 93. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 304A.301, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.89.31"></a><var>89.31</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Effects of revocation; reinstatement.</b> (a) A public benefit corporation <br/>
<a id="pl.89.32"></a><var>89.32</var>that has lost its public benefit corporation status for failure to timely file an annual benefit <br/>
<a id="pl.89.33"></a><var>89.33</var>report or by terminating that status pursuant to section 304A.103 is not entitled to the <br/>
<a id="pl.90.1"></a><var>90.1</var>benefits afforded to a public benefit corporation under this chapter as of the date of <br/>
<a id="pl.90.2"></a><var>90.2</var>revocation or termination and must amend the articles of incorporation to reflect a name <br/>
<a id="pl.90.3"></a><var>90.3</var>compliant with section 302A.115, but which does not include the corporate designation <br/>
<a id="pl.90.4"></a><var>90.4</var>provided for in section 304A.101, subdivision 2.<br/>
<a id="pl.90.5"></a><var>90.5</var>(b) Within 30 days of issuance of revocation of public benefit corporation status by <br/>
<a id="pl.90.6"></a><var>90.6</var>the secretary of state, filing a renewal complying with this section and a $500 fee with <br/>
<a id="pl.90.7"></a><var>90.7</var>the secretary of state will reinstate the corporation as a public benefit corporation under <br/>
<a id="pl.90.8"></a><var>90.8</var>this chapter as of the date of revocation.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.94.0"></a><a id="pl.90.9"></a><var>90.9</var>    Sec. 94. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 304A.301, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.90.10"></a><var>90.10</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.90.11"></a><var>90.11</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Failure to change corporate name.</b> The duration of a corporation that has <br/>
<a id="pl.90.12"></a><var>90.12</var>had public benefit status terminated or revoked and which fails to change the corporate <br/>
<a id="pl.90.13"></a><var>90.13</var>name as provided in subdivision 6 expires automatically 30 days after termination or <br/>
<a id="pl.90.14"></a><var>90.14</var>revocation of the public benefit corporation status.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.95.0"></a><a id="pl.90.15"></a><var>90.15</var>    Sec. 95. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 326A.01, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.90.16"></a><var>90.16</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Attest.</b> "Attest" means to provide providing any of the following financial <br/>
<a id="pl.90.17"></a><var>90.17</var>statement services:<br/>
<a id="pl.90.18"></a><var>90.18</var>(1) an audit or other engagement performed in accordance with the Statements on <br/>
<a id="pl.90.19"></a><var>90.19</var>Auditing Standards (SAS);<br/>
<a id="pl.90.20"></a><var>90.20</var>(2) a review of a financial statement performed in accordance with the Statements on <br/>
<a id="pl.90.21"></a><var>90.21</var>Standards for Accounting and Review Services (SSARS);<br/>
<a id="pl.90.22"></a><var>90.22</var>(3) an examination of prospective financial information performed in accordance <br/>
<a id="pl.90.23"></a><var>90.23</var>with the Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE); and<br/>
<a id="pl.90.24"></a><var>90.24</var>(4) any an engagement performed in accordance with auditing and related the  <br/>
<a id="pl.90.25"></a><var>90.25</var>standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB); and<br/>
<a id="pl.90.26"></a><var>90.26</var>(5) an examination, review, or agreed-upon procedures engagement performed in <br/>
<a id="pl.90.27"></a><var>90.27</var>accordance with SSAE, other than an examination described in clause (3).<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.96.0"></a><a id="pl.90.28"></a><var>90.28</var>    Sec. 96. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 326A.01, subdivision 12, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.90.29"></a><var>90.29</var>    Subd. 12. <b>Peer review.</b> "Peer review" means an independent study, appraisal, or <br/>
<a id="pl.90.30"></a><var>90.30</var>review of one or more aspects of the professional work of a licensee  or CPA firm that <br/>
<a id="pl.90.31"></a><var>90.31</var>issues attest or compilation reports, or the professional work of a person registered under <br/>
<a id="pl.90.32"></a><var>90.32</var>section 
         <statute_ref>326A.06, paragraph (b)</statute_ref>, by persons who are not affiliated with the licensee  or <br/>
<a id="pl.90.33"></a><var>90.33</var>CPA firm being reviewed.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.97.0"></a><a id="pl.91.1"></a><var>91.1</var>    Sec. 97. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 326A.01, subdivision 13a, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.91.2"></a><var>91.2</var>    Subd. 13a. <b>Principal place of business.</b> "Principal place of business" means the <br/>
<a id="pl.91.3"></a><var>91.3</var>office location designated by the licensee for purposes of substantial equivalency and <br/>
<a id="pl.91.4"></a><var>91.4</var>reciprocity in this state and in other states.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.98.0"></a><a id="pl.91.5"></a><var>91.5</var>    Sec. 98. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 326A.01, subdivision 15, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.91.6"></a><var>91.6</var>    Subd. 15. <b>Report.</b> "Report," when used with reference to financial statements an <br/>
<a id="pl.91.7"></a><var>91.7</var>attest or compilation service, means an opinion, report, or other form of language that <br/>
<a id="pl.91.8"></a><var>91.8</var>states or implies assurance as to the reliability of any  the attested information or compiled <br/>
<a id="pl.91.9"></a><var>91.9</var>financial statements and that also includes or is accompanied by a statement or implication <br/>
<a id="pl.91.10"></a><var>91.10</var>that the person or firm issuing it has special knowledge or competence in accounting or <br/>
<a id="pl.91.11"></a><var>91.11</var>auditing. Such a statement or implication of special knowledge or competence may arise <br/>
<a id="pl.91.12"></a><var>91.12</var>from use by the issuer of the report of names or titles indicating that the person or firm is an <br/>
<a id="pl.91.13"></a><var>91.13</var>accountant or auditor, or from the language of the report itself. The term "report" includes <br/>
<a id="pl.91.14"></a><var>91.14</var>any form of language that disclaims an opinion when the form of language is conventionally <br/>
<a id="pl.91.15"></a><var>91.15</var>understood to imply any positive assurance as to the reliability of the  attested information <br/>
<a id="pl.91.16"></a><var>91.16</var>or compiled financial statements referred to or special competence on the part of the person <br/>
<a id="pl.91.17"></a><var>91.17</var>or firm issuing the language. It includes any other form of language that is conventionally <br/>
<a id="pl.91.18"></a><var>91.18</var>understood to imply such assurance or such special knowledge or competence.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.99.0"></a><a id="pl.91.19"></a><var>91.19</var>    Sec. 99. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 326A.01, subdivision 16, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.91.20"></a><var>91.20</var>    Subd. 16. <b>State.</b> "State" means any state of the United States, the District of <br/>
<a id="pl.91.21"></a><var>91.21</var>Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern <br/>
<a id="pl.91.22"></a><var>91.22</var>Mariana Islands, and Guam; except that "this state" means the state of Minnesota.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.100.0"></a><a id="pl.91.23"></a><var>91.23</var>    Sec. 100. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 326A.02, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.91.24"></a><var>91.24</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Officers; proceedings.</b> The board shall elect one of its number members  <br/>
<a id="pl.91.25"></a><var>91.25</var>as chair, another as vice-chair, and another as secretary and treasurer. The officers shall <br/>
<a id="pl.91.26"></a><var>91.26</var>hold their respective offices for a term of one year and until their successors are elected. <br/>
<a id="pl.91.27"></a><var>91.27</var>The affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified members of the board, or a majority of <br/>
<a id="pl.91.28"></a><var>91.28</var>a quorum of the board at any meeting duly called, is considered the action of the board. <br/>
<a id="pl.91.29"></a><var>91.29</var>The board shall meet at such times and places as may be fixed by the board. Meetings <br/>
<a id="pl.91.30"></a><var>91.30</var>of the board are subject to chapter 13D. A majority of the board members then in office <br/>
<a id="pl.91.31"></a><var>91.31</var>constitutes a quorum at any meeting duly called. The board shall retain or arrange for the <br/>
<a id="pl.91.32"></a><var>91.32</var>retention of all applications and all documents under oath that are filed with the board and <br/>
<a id="pl.91.33"></a><var>91.33</var>also records of its proceedings, and it shall maintain a registry of the names and addresses <br/>
<a id="pl.92.1"></a><var>92.1</var>of all licensees and registrants under this chapter. In any proceeding in court, civil or <br/>
<a id="pl.92.2"></a><var>92.2</var>criminal, arising out of or founded upon any provision of this chapter, copies of records of <br/>
<a id="pl.92.3"></a><var>92.3</var>the proceeding certified as true copies by the board chair or executive director shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.92.4"></a><var>92.4</var>admissible in evidence as tending to prove the contents of the records.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.101.0"></a><a id="pl.92.5"></a><var>92.5</var>    Sec. 101. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 326A.02, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.92.6"></a><var>92.6</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Rules.</b> The board may adopt rules governing its administration and <br/>
<a id="pl.92.7"></a><var>92.7</var>enforcement of this chapter and the conduct of licensees and persons registered under <br/>
<a id="pl.92.8"></a><var>92.8</var>section 
         <statute_ref>326A.06, paragraph (b)</statute_ref>, including:<br/>
<a id="pl.92.9"></a><var>92.9</var>(1) rules governing the board's meetings and the conduct of its business;<br/>
<a id="pl.92.10"></a><var>92.10</var>(2) rules of procedure governing the conduct of investigations and hearings and <br/>
<a id="pl.92.11"></a><var>92.11</var>discipline by the board;<br/>
<a id="pl.92.12"></a><var>92.12</var>(3) rules specifying the educational and experience qualifications required for the <br/>
<a id="pl.92.13"></a><var>92.13</var>issuance of certificates and the continuing professional education required for renewal <br/>
<a id="pl.92.14"></a><var>92.14</var>of certificates;<br/>
<a id="pl.92.15"></a><var>92.15</var>(4) rules of professional conduct directed to controlling the quality and probity <br/>
<a id="pl.92.16"></a><var>92.16</var>of services by licensees, and dealing among other things with independence, integrity, <br/>
<a id="pl.92.17"></a><var>92.17</var>and objectivity; competence and technical standards; and responsibilities to the public <br/>
<a id="pl.92.18"></a><var>92.18</var>and to clients;<br/>
<a id="pl.92.19"></a><var>92.19</var>(5) rules governing the professional standards applicable to licensees including <br/>
<a id="pl.92.20"></a><var>92.20</var>adoption of the standards specified in section 
         <statute_ref>326A.01, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, and as developed <br/>
<a id="pl.92.21"></a><var>92.21</var>for general application by recognized national accountancy organizations such as the <br/>
<a id="pl.92.22"></a><var>92.22</var>American Institute of Certified Public Accountants or the Public Company Accounting <br/>
<a id="pl.92.23"></a><var>92.23</var>Oversight Board;<br/>
<a id="pl.92.24"></a><var>92.24</var>(6) rules that incorporate by reference the standards for attesting listed in section <br/>
<a id="pl.92.25"></a><var>92.25</var>326A.01, subdivision 2, that are consistent with the standards of general applicability <br/>
<a id="pl.92.26"></a><var>92.26</var>recognized by national accountancy organizations, including the American Institute of <br/>
<a id="pl.92.27"></a><var>92.27</var>Certified Public Accountants and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board;<br/>
<a id="pl.92.28"></a><var>92.28</var>(6) (7) rules governing the manner and circumstances of use of the titles "certified <br/>
<a id="pl.92.29"></a><var>92.29</var>public accountant," "CPA," "registered accounting practitioner," and "RAP";<br/>
<a id="pl.92.30"></a><var>92.30</var>(7) (8) rules regarding peer review that may be required to be performed under <br/>
<a id="pl.92.31"></a><var>92.31</var>provisions of this chapter;<br/>
<a id="pl.92.32"></a><var>92.32</var>(8) (9) rules on substantial equivalence to implement section 
         <statute_ref>326A.14</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.92.33"></a><var>92.33</var>(9) (10) rules regarding the conduct of the certified public accountant examination;<br/>
<a id="pl.92.34"></a><var>92.34</var>(10) (11) rules regarding the issuance and renewals of certificates, permits, and <br/>
<a id="pl.92.35"></a><var>92.35</var>registrations;<br/>
<a id="pl.93.1"></a><var>93.1</var>(11) (12) rules regarding transition provisions to implement this chapter;<br/>
<a id="pl.93.2"></a><var>93.2</var>(12) (13) rules specifying the educational and experience qualifications for <br/>
<a id="pl.93.3"></a><var>93.3</var>registration, rules of professional conduct, rules regarding peer review, rules governing <br/>
<a id="pl.93.4"></a><var>93.4</var>standards for providing services, and rules regarding the conduct and content of <br/>
<a id="pl.93.5"></a><var>93.5</var>examination for those persons registered under section 
         <statute_ref>326A.06, paragraph (b)</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.93.6"></a><var>93.6</var>(13) (14) rules regarding fees for examinations, certificate issuance and renewal, <br/>
<a id="pl.93.7"></a><var>93.7</var>firm permits, registrations under section 
         <statute_ref>326A.06, paragraph (b)</statute_ref>, notifications made under <br/>
<a id="pl.93.8"></a><var>93.8</var>section 
         <statute_ref>326A.14</statute_ref>, and late processing fees; and<br/>
<a id="pl.93.9"></a><var>93.9</var>(14) (15) upon any change to this chapter, if the board determines a change in <br/>
<a id="pl.93.10"></a><var>93.10</var>Minnesota Rules is required, the board may initiate the expedited process under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.93.11"></a><var>93.11</var>14.389
         </statute_ref> up to one year after the effective date of the change to this chapter.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.102.0"></a><a id="pl.93.12"></a><var>93.12</var>    Sec. 102. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 326A.05, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.93.13"></a><var>93.13</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>General.</b> The board shall grant or renew permits to practice as <br/>
<a id="pl.93.14"></a><var>93.14</var>a CPA firm to entities that make application and demonstrate their qualifications in <br/>
<a id="pl.93.15"></a><var>93.15</var>accordance with this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.93.16"></a><var>93.16</var>(a) The following must hold a permit issued under this section:<br/>
<a id="pl.93.17"></a><var>93.17</var>(1) any firm with an office in this state performing attest services as defined in <br/>
<a id="pl.93.18"></a><var>93.18</var>section 
         <statute_ref>326A.01, subdivision 2</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.93.19"></a><var>93.19</var>(2) to the extent required by section 
         <statute_ref>326A.10</statute_ref>, paragraph (k), any firm with an office <br/>
<a id="pl.93.20"></a><var>93.20</var>in this state performing compilation services as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>326A.01, subdivision 6</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.93.21"></a><var>93.21</var>(3) any firm with an office in this state that uses the title "CPA" or "CPA firm"; or<br/>
<a id="pl.93.22"></a><var>93.22</var>(4) any firm that does not have an office in this state but performs attest services <br/>
<a id="pl.93.23"></a><var>93.23</var>as described in section 
         <statute_ref>326A.01, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, paragraph (1), (3), or (4), for a client <br/>
<a id="pl.93.24"></a><var>93.24</var>having its headquarters in this state.<br/>
<a id="pl.93.25"></a><var>93.25</var>(b) A firm possessing a valid permit from another state which does not have an office <br/>
<a id="pl.93.26"></a><var>93.26</var>in this state may perform services described in section 
         <statute_ref>326A.01, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, clause (2) <br/>
<a id="pl.93.27"></a><var>93.27</var>or (5), or subdivision 6, for a client having its headquarters in this state and may use the <br/>
<a id="pl.93.28"></a><var>93.28</var>title "CPA" or "CPA firm" without a permit issued under this section only if:<br/>
<a id="pl.93.29"></a><var>93.29</var>(1) it has the qualifications described in subdivision 3, paragraph (b);<br/>
<a id="pl.93.30"></a><var>93.30</var>(2) as a condition to the renewal of the firm's permit issued by the other state, that <br/>
<a id="pl.93.31"></a><var>93.31</var>state requires a peer review which contains the requirements equivalent to subdivision 8, <br/>
<a id="pl.93.32"></a><var>93.32</var>paragraphs (a) and (e); and<br/>
<a id="pl.93.33"></a><var>93.33</var>(3) it performs the services through an individual who has been granted practice <br/>
<a id="pl.93.34"></a><var>93.34</var>privileges under section 
         <statute_ref>326A.14</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.94.1"></a><var>94.1</var>(c) A firm possessing a valid permit from another state that does not have an office <br/>
<a id="pl.94.2"></a><var>94.2</var>in this state and which is not subject to the requirements of paragraph (a), clause (4), or <br/>
<a id="pl.94.3"></a><var>94.3</var>(b), may perform other professional services while using the title "CPA" or "CPA firm" in <br/>
<a id="pl.94.4"></a><var>94.4</var>this state without a permit issued under this section only if the firm:<br/>
<a id="pl.94.5"></a><var>94.5</var>(1) has the qualifications described in subdivision 3, paragraph (b);<br/>
<a id="pl.94.6"></a><var>94.6</var>(2) performs the services through an individual who has been granted practice <br/>
<a id="pl.94.7"></a><var>94.7</var>privileges under section 
         <statute_ref>326A.14</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.94.8"></a><var>94.8</var>(3) can lawfully perform the services in the state where the individuals with practice <br/>
<a id="pl.94.9"></a><var>94.9</var>privileges have their principal place of business.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.103.0"></a><a id="pl.94.10"></a><var>94.10</var>    Sec. 103. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 326A.05, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.94.11"></a><var>94.11</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Qualifications.</b> (a) An applicant for initial issuance or renewal of a permit <br/>
<a id="pl.94.12"></a><var>94.12</var>to practice under this section shall comply with the requirements in this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.94.13"></a><var>94.13</var>(b) Notwithstanding chapter 319B or any other provision of law, a simple majority <br/>
<a id="pl.94.14"></a><var>94.14</var>of the ownership of the firm, in terms of financial interests and voting rights of all partners, <br/>
<a id="pl.94.15"></a><var>94.15</var>officers, shareholders, members, or managers, must belong to holders of certificates who <br/>
<a id="pl.94.16"></a><var>94.16</var>are licensed in some state, and the partners, officers, shareholders, members, or managers, <br/>
<a id="pl.94.17"></a><var>94.17</var>whose principal place of business is in this state, and who perform professional services in <br/>
<a id="pl.94.18"></a><var>94.18</var>this state, must hold valid certificates issued under section 
         <statute_ref>326A.04</statute_ref> or the corresponding <br/>
<a id="pl.94.19"></a><var>94.19</var>provision of prior law. Although firms may include nonlicensee owners, the firm and <br/>
<a id="pl.94.20"></a><var>94.20</var>its ownership must comply with rules adopted by the board. The firm shall register all <br/>
<a id="pl.94.21"></a><var>94.21</var>nonlicensee owners with the state board as set forth by rule. An individual who has been <br/>
<a id="pl.94.22"></a><var>94.22</var>granted practice privileges under section 
         <statute_ref>326A.14</statute_ref> and who performs services for which <br/>
<a id="pl.94.23"></a><var>94.23</var>a firm permit is required under section 
         <statute_ref>326A.14, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, paragraph (d), is not <br/>
<a id="pl.94.24"></a><var>94.24</var>required to obtain a certificate from the board under section 
         <statute_ref>326A.04</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.94.25"></a><var>94.25</var>(c) A CPA firm may include nonlicensee owners provided that:<br/>
<a id="pl.94.26"></a><var>94.26</var>(1) the firm designates a licensee of this state, or in the case of a firm that must <br/>
<a id="pl.94.27"></a><var>94.27</var>have a permit according to section 
         <statute_ref>326A.14, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, paragraph (d), a licensee of <br/>
<a id="pl.94.28"></a><var>94.28</var>another state who meets the requirements in section 
         <statute_ref>326A.14, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.94.29"></a><var>94.29</var>(a) or (b), who is responsible for the proper registration of the firm and identifies that <br/>
<a id="pl.94.30"></a><var>94.30</var>individual to the board;<br/>
<a id="pl.94.31"></a><var>94.31</var>(2) all nonlicensee owners are persons of good moral character and are active <br/>
<a id="pl.94.32"></a><var>94.32</var>individual participants in the CPA firm or affiliated entities; and<br/>
<a id="pl.94.33"></a><var>94.33</var>(3) the firm complies with other requirements imposed by the board in rule.<br/>
<a id="pl.94.34"></a><var>94.34</var>(d) An individual licensee and any individual granted practice privileges under <br/>
<a id="pl.94.35"></a><var>94.35</var>section 
         <statute_ref>326A.14 </statute_ref>who is responsible for supervising attest or compilation services and <br/>
<a id="pl.95.1"></a><var>95.1</var>signs or authorizes someone to sign the accountant's report on the financial statements <br/>
<a id="pl.95.2"></a><var>95.2</var>on behalf of the firm, shall meet the competency requirements set out in the professional <br/>
<a id="pl.95.3"></a><var>95.3</var>standards for such services.<br/>
<a id="pl.95.4"></a><var>95.4</var>(e) An individual licensee and any individual granted practice privileges under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.95.5"></a><var>95.5</var>326A.14 
         </statute_ref>who signs or authorizes someone to sign the accountants' report on the financial <br/>
<a id="pl.95.6"></a><var>95.6</var>statements on behalf of the firm shall meet the competency requirement of paragraph (d).<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.104.0"></a><a id="pl.95.7"></a><var>95.7</var>    Sec. 104. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 326A.10, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.95.8"></a><var>95.8</var><b>326A.10 UNLAWFUL ACTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.95.9"></a><var>95.9</var>(a) Only a licensee and individuals who have been granted practice privileges <br/>
<a id="pl.95.10"></a><var>95.10</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>326A.14 </statute_ref>may issue a report on financial statements of any person, firm, <br/>
<a id="pl.95.11"></a><var>95.11</var>organization, or governmental unit that results from providing attest services, or offer to <br/>
<a id="pl.95.12"></a><var>95.12</var>render or render any attest service. Only a certified public accountant, an individual who <br/>
<a id="pl.95.13"></a><var>95.13</var>has been granted practice privileges under section 
         <statute_ref>326A.14</statute_ref>, a CPA firm, or, to the extent <br/>
<a id="pl.95.14"></a><var>95.14</var>permitted by board rule, a person registered under section 
         <statute_ref>326A.06, paragraph (b)</statute_ref>, may <br/>
<a id="pl.95.15"></a><var>95.15</var>issue a report on financial statements of any person, firm, organization, or governmental <br/>
<a id="pl.95.16"></a><var>95.16</var>unit that results from providing compilation services or offer to render or render any <br/>
<a id="pl.95.17"></a><var>95.17</var>compilation service. These restrictions do not prohibit any act of a public official or <br/>
<a id="pl.95.18"></a><var>95.18</var>public employee in the performance of that person's duties or prohibit the performance <br/>
<a id="pl.95.19"></a><var>95.19</var>by any nonlicensee of other services involving the use of accounting skills, including <br/>
<a id="pl.95.20"></a><var>95.20</var>the preparation of tax returns, management advisory services, and the preparation of <br/>
<a id="pl.95.21"></a><var>95.21</var>financial statements without the issuance of reports on them. Nonlicensees may prepare <br/>
<a id="pl.95.22"></a><var>95.22</var>financial statements and issue nonattest transmittals or information on them which do not <br/>
<a id="pl.95.23"></a><var>95.23</var>purport to be in compliance with the Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review <br/>
<a id="pl.95.24"></a><var>95.24</var>Services (SSARS). Nonlicensees registered under section 
         <statute_ref>326A.06, paragraph (b)</statute_ref>, may, <br/>
<a id="pl.95.25"></a><var>95.25</var>to the extent permitted by board rule, prepare financial statements and issue nonattest <br/>
<a id="pl.95.26"></a><var>95.26</var>transmittals or information on them.<br/>
<a id="pl.95.27"></a><var>95.27</var>(b) Licensees and individuals who have been granted practice privileges under <br/>
<a id="pl.95.28"></a><var>95.28</var>section 
         <statute_ref>326A.14 </statute_ref>performing attest or compilation services must provide those services in <br/>
<a id="pl.95.29"></a><var>95.29</var>accordance with professional standards. To the extent permitted by board rule, registered <br/>
<a id="pl.95.30"></a><var>95.30</var>accounting practitioners performing compilation services must provide those services in <br/>
<a id="pl.95.31"></a><var>95.31</var>accordance with standards specified in board rule.<br/>
<a id="pl.95.32"></a><var>95.32</var>(c) A person who does not hold a valid certificate issued under section 
         <statute_ref>326A.04 <br/>
</statute_ref><a id="pl.95.33"></a><var>95.33</var>or a practice privilege granted under section 
         <statute_ref>326A.14 </statute_ref>shall not use or assume the title <br/>
<a id="pl.95.34"></a><var>95.34</var>"certified public accountant," the abbreviation "CPA," or any other title, designation, <br/>
<a id="pl.96.1"></a><var>96.1</var>words, letters, abbreviation, sign, card, or device tending to indicate that the person is a <br/>
<a id="pl.96.2"></a><var>96.2</var>certified public accountant.<br/>
<a id="pl.96.3"></a><var>96.3</var>(d) A firm shall not provide attest services or assume or use the title "certified public <br/>
<a id="pl.96.4"></a><var>96.4</var>accountants," the abbreviation "CPA's," or any other title, designation, words, letters, <br/>
<a id="pl.96.5"></a><var>96.5</var>abbreviation, sign, card, or device tending to indicate that the firm is a CPA firm unless <br/>
<a id="pl.96.6"></a><var>96.6</var>(1) the firm has complied with section 
         <statute_ref>326A.05</statute_ref>, and (2) ownership of the firm is in <br/>
<a id="pl.96.7"></a><var>96.7</var>accordance with this chapter and rules adopted by the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.96.8"></a><var>96.8</var>(e) A person or firm that does not hold a valid certificate or permit issued under <br/>
<a id="pl.96.9"></a><var>96.9</var>section 
         <statute_ref>326A.04</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>326A.05 </statute_ref>or has not otherwise complied with section 
         <statute_ref>326A.04</statute_ref> or <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.96.10"></a><var>96.10</var>326A.05
         </statute_ref> as required in this chapter shall not assume or use the title "certified accountant," <br/>
<a id="pl.96.11"></a><var>96.11</var>"chartered accountant," "enrolled accountant," "licensed accountant," "registered <br/>
<a id="pl.96.12"></a><var>96.12</var>accountant," "accredited accountant," "accounting practitioner," "public accountant," <br/>
<a id="pl.96.13"></a><var>96.13</var>"licensed public accountant," or any other title or designation likely to be confused <br/>
<a id="pl.96.14"></a><var>96.14</var>with the title "certified public accountant," or use any of the abbreviations "CA," "LA," <br/>
<a id="pl.96.15"></a><var>96.15</var>"RA," "AA," "PA," "AP," "LPA," or similar abbreviation likely to be confused with the <br/>
<a id="pl.96.16"></a><var>96.16</var>abbreviation "CPA." The title "enrolled agent" or "EA" may only be used by individuals <br/>
<a id="pl.96.17"></a><var>96.17</var>so designated by the Internal Revenue Service.<br/>
<a id="pl.96.18"></a><var>96.18</var>(f) Persons registered under section 
         <statute_ref>326A.06, paragraph (b)</statute_ref>, may use the title <br/>
<a id="pl.96.19"></a><var>96.19</var>"registered accounting practitioner" or the abbreviation "RAP." A person who does not <br/>
<a id="pl.96.20"></a><var>96.20</var>hold a valid registration under section 
         <statute_ref>326A.06, paragraph (b)</statute_ref>, shall not assume or use <br/>
<a id="pl.96.21"></a><var>96.21</var>such title or abbreviation.<br/>
<a id="pl.96.22"></a><var>96.22</var>(g) Except to the extent permitted in paragraph (a), nonlicensees may not use <br/>
<a id="pl.96.23"></a><var>96.23</var>language in any statement relating to the financial affairs of a person or entity that is <br/>
<a id="pl.96.24"></a><var>96.24</var>conventionally used by licensees in reports on financial statements or on an attest service. <br/>
<a id="pl.96.25"></a><var>96.25</var>In this regard, the board shall issue by rule safe harbor language that nonlicensees may <br/>
<a id="pl.96.26"></a><var>96.26</var>use in connection with such financial information. A person or firm that does not hold a <br/>
<a id="pl.96.27"></a><var>96.27</var>valid certificate or permit, or a registration issued under section 
         <statute_ref>326A.04</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>326A.05</statute_ref>, or <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.96.28"></a><var>96.28</var>326A.06, paragraph (b)
         </statute_ref>, or has not otherwise complied with section 
         <statute_ref>326A.04</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>326A.05</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.96.29"></a><var>96.29</var>as required in this chapter shall not assume or use any title or designation that includes the <br/>
<a id="pl.96.30"></a><var>96.30</var>word "accountant" or "accounting" in connection with any other language, including the <br/>
<a id="pl.96.31"></a><var>96.31</var>language of a report, that implies that the person or firm holds such a certificate, permit, <br/>
<a id="pl.96.32"></a><var>96.32</var>or registration or has special competence as an accountant. A person or firm that does <br/>
<a id="pl.96.33"></a><var>96.33</var>not hold a valid certificate or permit issued under section 
         <statute_ref>326A.04</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>326A.05 </statute_ref>or has not <br/>
<a id="pl.96.34"></a><var>96.34</var>otherwise complied with section 
         <statute_ref>326A.04</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>326A.05</statute_ref> as required in this chapter shall not <br/>
<a id="pl.96.35"></a><var>96.35</var>assume or use any title or designation that includes the word "auditor" in connection with <br/>
<a id="pl.96.36"></a><var>96.36</var>any other language, including the language of a report, that implies that the person or firm <br/>
<a id="pl.97.1"></a><var>97.1</var>holds such a certificate or permit or has special competence as an auditor. However, <br/>
<a id="pl.97.2"></a><var>97.2</var>this paragraph does not prohibit any officer, partner, member, manager, or employee of <br/>
<a id="pl.97.3"></a><var>97.3</var>any firm or organization from affixing that person's own signature to any statement in <br/>
<a id="pl.97.4"></a><var>97.4</var>reference to the financial affairs of such firm or organization with any wording designating <br/>
<a id="pl.97.5"></a><var>97.5</var>the position, title, or office that the person holds, nor prohibit any act of a public official or <br/>
<a id="pl.97.6"></a><var>97.6</var>employee in the performance of the person's duties as such.<br/>
<a id="pl.97.7"></a><var>97.7</var>(h)(1) No person holding a certificate or registration or firm holding a permit under <br/>
<a id="pl.97.8"></a><var>97.8</var>this chapter shall use a professional or firm name or designation that is misleading about <br/>
<a id="pl.97.9"></a><var>97.9</var>the legal form of the firm, or about the persons who are partners, officers, members, <br/>
<a id="pl.97.10"></a><var>97.10</var>managers, or shareholders of the firm, or about any other matter. However, names of one <br/>
<a id="pl.97.11"></a><var>97.11</var>or more former partners, members, managers, or shareholders may be included in the <br/>
<a id="pl.97.12"></a><var>97.12</var>name of a firm or its successor.<br/>
<a id="pl.97.13"></a><var>97.13</var>(2) A common brand name or network name part, including common initials, used <br/>
<a id="pl.97.14"></a><var>97.14</var>by a CPA firm in its name, is not misleading if the firm is a network firm as defined in <br/>
<a id="pl.97.15"></a><var>97.15</var>the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Code of Professional <br/>
<a id="pl.97.16"></a><var>97.16</var>Conduct in effect July 1, 2011, and when offering or rendering services that require <br/>
<a id="pl.97.17"></a><var>97.17</var>independence under AICPA standards, the firm must comply with the AICPA code's <br/>
<a id="pl.97.18"></a><var>97.18</var>applicable standards on independence.<br/>
<a id="pl.97.19"></a><var>97.19</var>(i) Paragraphs (a) to (h) do not apply to a person or firm holding a certification, <br/>
<a id="pl.97.20"></a><var>97.20</var>designation, degree, or license granted in a foreign country entitling the holder to engage <br/>
<a id="pl.97.21"></a><var>97.21</var>in the practice of public accountancy or its equivalent in that country, if:<br/>
<a id="pl.97.22"></a><var>97.22</var>(1) the activities of the person or firm in this state are limited to the provision of <br/>
<a id="pl.97.23"></a><var>97.23</var>professional services to persons or firms who are residents of, governments of, or business <br/>
<a id="pl.97.24"></a><var>97.24</var>entities of the country in which the person holds the entitlement;<br/>
<a id="pl.97.25"></a><var>97.25</var>(2) the person or firm performs no attest or compilation services and issues no <br/>
<a id="pl.97.26"></a><var>97.26</var>reports with respect to the financial statements information of any other persons, firms, or <br/>
<a id="pl.97.27"></a><var>97.27</var>governmental units in this state; and<br/>
<a id="pl.97.28"></a><var>97.28</var>(3) the person or firm does not use in this state any title or designation other than <br/>
<a id="pl.97.29"></a><var>97.29</var>the one under which the person practices in the foreign country, followed by a translation <br/>
<a id="pl.97.30"></a><var>97.30</var>of the title or designation into English, if it is in a different language, and by the name <br/>
<a id="pl.97.31"></a><var>97.31</var>of the country.<br/>
<a id="pl.97.32"></a><var>97.32</var>(j) No holder of a certificate issued under section 
         <statute_ref>326A.04</statute_ref> may perform attest services <br/>
<a id="pl.97.33"></a><var>97.33</var>through any business form that does not hold a valid permit issued under section 
         <statute_ref>326A.05</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.97.34"></a><var>97.34</var>(k) No individual licensee may issue a report in standard form upon a compilation <br/>
<a id="pl.97.35"></a><var>97.35</var>of financial information through any form of business that does not hold a valid permit <br/>
<a id="pl.98.1"></a><var>98.1</var>issued under section 
         <statute_ref>326A.05</statute_ref>, unless the report discloses the name of the business through <br/>
<a id="pl.98.2"></a><var>98.2</var>which the individual is issuing the report, and the individual:<br/>
<a id="pl.98.3"></a><var>98.3</var>(1) signs the compilation report identifying the individual as a certified public <br/>
<a id="pl.98.4"></a><var>98.4</var>accountant;<br/>
<a id="pl.98.5"></a><var>98.5</var>(2) meets the competency requirement provided in applicable standards; and<br/>
<a id="pl.98.6"></a><var>98.6</var>(3) undergoes no less frequently than once every three years, a peer review <br/>
<a id="pl.98.7"></a><var>98.7</var>conducted in a manner specified by the board in rule, and the review includes verification <br/>
<a id="pl.98.8"></a><var>98.8</var>that the individual has met the competency requirements set out in professional standards <br/>
<a id="pl.98.9"></a><var>98.9</var>for such services.<br/>
<a id="pl.98.10"></a><var>98.10</var>(l) No person registered under section 
         <statute_ref>326A.06, paragraph (b)</statute_ref>, may issue a report <br/>
<a id="pl.98.11"></a><var>98.11</var>in standard form upon a compilation of financial information unless the board by rule <br/>
<a id="pl.98.12"></a><var>98.12</var>permits the report and the person:<br/>
<a id="pl.98.13"></a><var>98.13</var>(1) signs the compilation report identifying the individual as a registered accounting <br/>
<a id="pl.98.14"></a><var>98.14</var>practitioner;<br/>
<a id="pl.98.15"></a><var>98.15</var>(2) meets the competency requirements in board rule; and<br/>
<a id="pl.98.16"></a><var>98.16</var>(3) undergoes no less frequently than once every three years a peer review conducted <br/>
<a id="pl.98.17"></a><var>98.17</var>in a manner specified by the board in rule, and the review includes verification that the <br/>
<a id="pl.98.18"></a><var>98.18</var>individual has met the competency requirements in board rule.<br/>
<a id="pl.98.19"></a><var>98.19</var>(m) Nothing in this section prohibits a practicing attorney or firm of attorneys from <br/>
<a id="pl.98.20"></a><var>98.20</var>preparing or presenting records or documents customarily prepared by an attorney or firm <br/>
<a id="pl.98.21"></a><var>98.21</var>of attorneys in connection with the attorney's professional work in the practice of law.<br/>
<a id="pl.98.22"></a><var>98.22</var>(n) The board shall adopt rules that place limitations on receipt by a licensee or a <br/>
<a id="pl.98.23"></a><var>98.23</var>person who holds a registration under section 
         <statute_ref>326A.06</statute_ref>, paragraph (b), of:<br/>
<a id="pl.98.24"></a><var>98.24</var>(1) contingent fees for professional services performed; and<br/>
<a id="pl.98.25"></a><var>98.25</var>(2) commissions or referral fees for recommending or referring to a client any <br/>
<a id="pl.98.26"></a><var>98.26</var>product or service.<br/>
<a id="pl.98.27"></a><var>98.27</var>(o) Anything in this section to the contrary notwithstanding, it shall not be a violation <br/>
<a id="pl.98.28"></a><var>98.28</var>of this section for a firm not holding a valid permit under section 
         <statute_ref>326A.05</statute_ref> and not having <br/>
<a id="pl.98.29"></a><var>98.29</var>an office in this state to provide its professional services in this state so long as it complies <br/>
<a id="pl.98.30"></a><var>98.30</var>with the applicable requirements of section 
         <statute_ref>326A.05, subdivision 1</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.105.0"></a><a id="pl.98.31"></a><var>98.31</var>    Sec. 105. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 336A.09, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.98.32"></a><var>98.32</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Procedure.</b> (a) Oral Online and written inquiries regarding <br/>
<a id="pl.98.33"></a><var>98.33</var>information provided by the filing of effective financing statements or lien notices may <br/>
<a id="pl.98.34"></a><var>98.34</var>be made at any filing office submitted to the secretary of state during regular business <br/>
<a id="pl.98.35"></a><var>98.35</var>hours or, if submitted online, at any time.<br/>
<a id="pl.99.1"></a><var>99.1</var>(b) A filing office receiving an oral or written inquiry shall, upon request The <br/>
<a id="pl.99.2"></a><var>99.2</var>secretary of state must, upon receiving an inquiry, provide an oral or facsimile a prompt <br/>
<a id="pl.99.3"></a><var>99.3</var>response to the inquiry.<br/>
<a id="pl.99.4"></a><var>99.4</var>(c) A filing office The secretary of state shall maintain a record of inquiries made <br/>
<a id="pl.99.5"></a><var>99.5</var>under this section including:<br/>
<a id="pl.99.6"></a><var>99.6</var>(1) the date of the inquiry;<br/>
<a id="pl.99.7"></a><var>99.7</var>(2) the name of the debtor inquired about; and<br/>
<a id="pl.99.8"></a><var>99.8</var>(3) identification of the person making the request for inquiry.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.106.0"></a><a id="pl.99.9"></a><var>99.9</var>    Sec. 106. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 364.09, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.99.10"></a><var>99.10</var><b>364.09 EXCEPTIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.99.11"></a><var>99.11</var>(a) This chapter does not apply to the licensing process for peace officers; to law <br/>
<a id="pl.99.12"></a><var>99.12</var>enforcement agencies as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>626.84, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, paragraph (f); to fire <br/>
<a id="pl.99.13"></a><var>99.13</var>protection agencies; to eligibility for a private detective or protective agent license; to the <br/>
<a id="pl.99.14"></a><var>99.14</var>licensing and background study process under chapters 245A and 245C; to the licensing <br/>
<a id="pl.99.15"></a><var>99.15</var>and background investigation process under chapter 240; to eligibility for school bus <br/>
<a id="pl.99.16"></a><var>99.16</var>driver endorsements; to eligibility for special transportation service endorsements; to <br/>
<a id="pl.99.17"></a><var>99.17</var>eligibility for a commercial driver training instructor license, which is governed by section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.99.18"></a><var>99.18</var>171.35
         </statute_ref> and rules adopted under that section; to emergency medical services personnel, or <br/>
<a id="pl.99.19"></a><var>99.19</var>to the licensing by political subdivisions of taxicab drivers, if the applicant for the license <br/>
<a id="pl.99.20"></a><var>99.20</var>has been discharged from sentence for a conviction within the ten years immediately <br/>
<a id="pl.99.21"></a><var>99.21</var>preceding application of a violation of any of the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.99.22"></a><var>99.22</var>(1) sections 
         <statute_ref>609.185</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>609.2114</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>609.221</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>609.223</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>609.342</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>609.3451</statute_ref>, or <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.99.23"></a><var>99.23</var>617.23
         </statute_ref>, subdivision 2 or 3; or Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 
         <statute_ref>609.21</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.99.24"></a><var>99.24</var>(2) any provision of chapter 152 that is punishable by a maximum sentence of <br/>
<a id="pl.99.25"></a><var>99.25</var>15 years or more; or<br/>
<a id="pl.99.26"></a><var>99.26</var>(3) a violation of chapter 169 or 169A involving driving under the influence, leaving <br/>
<a id="pl.99.27"></a><var>99.27</var>the scene of an accident, or reckless or careless driving.<br/>
<a id="pl.99.28"></a><var>99.28</var>This chapter also shall not apply to eligibility for juvenile corrections employment, where <br/>
<a id="pl.99.29"></a><var>99.29</var>the offense involved child physical or sexual abuse or criminal sexual conduct.<br/>
<a id="pl.99.30"></a><var>99.30</var>(b) This chapter does not apply to a school district or to eligibility for a license <br/>
<a id="pl.99.31"></a><var>99.31</var>issued or renewed by the Board of Teaching or the commissioner of education.<br/>
<a id="pl.99.32"></a><var>99.32</var>(c) Nothing in this section precludes the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers <br/>
<a id="pl.99.33"></a><var>99.33</var>Training Board or the state fire marshal from recommending policies set forth in this <br/>
<a id="pl.99.34"></a><var>99.34</var>chapter to the attorney general for adoption in the attorney general's discretion to apply to <br/>
<a id="pl.99.35"></a><var>99.35</var>law enforcement or fire protection agencies.<br/>
<a id="pl.100.1"></a><var>100.1</var>(d) This chapter does not apply to a license to practice medicine that has been denied <br/>
<a id="pl.100.2"></a><var>100.2</var>or revoked by the Board of Medical Practice pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>147.091, subdivision 1a</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.100.3"></a><var>100.3</var>(e) This chapter does not apply to any person who has been denied a license to <br/>
<a id="pl.100.4"></a><var>100.4</var>practice chiropractic or whose license to practice chiropractic has been revoked by the <br/>
<a id="pl.100.5"></a><var>100.5</var>board in accordance with section 
         <statute_ref>148.10, subdivision 7</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.100.6"></a><var>100.6</var>(f) This chapter does not apply to any license, registration, or permit that has <br/>
<a id="pl.100.7"></a><var>100.7</var>been denied or revoked by the Board of Nursing in accordance with section 
         <statute_ref>148.261</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.100.8"></a><var>100.8</var>subdivision 1a.<br/>
<a id="pl.100.9"></a><var>100.9</var>(g) This chapter does not supersede a requirement under law to conduct a criminal <br/>
<a id="pl.100.10"></a><var>100.10</var>history background investigation or consider criminal history records in hiring for <br/>
<a id="pl.100.11"></a><var>100.11</var>particular types of employment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.107.0"></a><a id="pl.100.12"></a><var>100.12</var>    Sec. 107. <b>[383B.83] LIMITS ON RAILROAD CONDEMNATION POWERS </b><br/>
<a id="pl.100.13"></a><var>100.13</var><b>OVER CERTAIN GOVERNMENTAL PROPERTY INTERESTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.100.14"></a><var>100.14</var>Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in chapter 117, sections 222.26, 222.27, <br/>
<a id="pl.100.15"></a><var>100.15</var>222.36, or any other law, the powers of a railroad corporation or a railroad company <br/>
<a id="pl.100.16"></a><var>100.16</var>or a railroad interest acting as a public service corporation or a common carrier do not <br/>
<a id="pl.100.17"></a><var>100.17</var>include the power to exercise eminent domain over a property interest owned by Hennepin <br/>
<a id="pl.100.18"></a><var>100.18</var>County, the Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, or the Hennepin <br/>
<a id="pl.100.19"></a><var>100.19</var>County Regional Railroad Authority if such governmental power, by resolution of its <br/>
<a id="pl.100.20"></a><var>100.20</var>governing board, determines based on findings that the public safety or access of first <br/>
<a id="pl.100.21"></a><var>100.21</var>responders would be detrimentally affected by the exercise. <br/>
<a id="pl.100.22"></a><var>100.22</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.108.0"></a><a id="pl.100.23"></a><var>100.23</var>    Sec. 108. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 471.6161, subdivision 8, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.100.24"></a><var>100.24</var>    Subd. 8. <b>School districts; group health insurance coverage.</b> (a) Any entity <br/>
<a id="pl.100.25"></a><var>100.25</var>providing group health insurance coverage to a school district must provide the school <br/>
<a id="pl.100.26"></a><var>100.26</var>district with school district-specific nonidentifiable aggregate claims records for the most <br/>
<a id="pl.100.27"></a><var>100.27</var>recent 24 months within 30 days of the request.<br/>
<a id="pl.100.28"></a><var>100.28</var>(b) School districts shall request proposals for group health insurance coverage as <br/>
<a id="pl.100.29"></a><var>100.29</var>provided in subdivision 2 from a minimum of three potential sources of coverage. One of <br/>
<a id="pl.100.30"></a><var>100.30</var>these requests must go to an administrator governed by chapter 43A. Entities referenced <br/>
<a id="pl.100.31"></a><var>100.31</var>in subdivision 1 must respond to requests for proposals received directly from a school <br/>
<a id="pl.100.32"></a><var>100.32</var>district. School districts that are self-insured must also follow these provisions, except <br/>
<a id="pl.100.33"></a><var>100.33</var>as provided in paragraph (f). School districts must make requests for proposals at least <br/>
<a id="pl.100.34"></a><var>100.34</var>150 days prior to the expiration of the existing contract but not more frequently than once <br/>
<a id="pl.101.1"></a><var>101.1</var>every 24 months. The request for proposals must include the most recently available <br/>
<a id="pl.101.2"></a><var>101.2</var>24 months of nonidentifiable aggregate claims data. The request for proposals must be <br/>
<a id="pl.101.3"></a><var>101.3</var>publicly released at or prior to its release to potential sources of coverage.<br/>
<a id="pl.101.4"></a><var>101.4</var>(c) School district contracts for group health insurance must not be longer than <br/>
<a id="pl.101.5"></a><var>101.5</var>two years unless the exclusive representative of the largest employment group and the <br/>
<a id="pl.101.6"></a><var>101.6</var>school district agree otherwise.<br/>
<a id="pl.101.7"></a><var>101.7</var>(d) All initial proposals shall be sealed upon receipt until they are all opened no less <br/>
<a id="pl.101.8"></a><var>101.8</var>than 90 days prior to the plan's renewal date in the presence of up to three representatives <br/>
<a id="pl.101.9"></a><var>101.9</var>selected by the exclusive representative of the largest group of employees. Section 
         <statute_ref>13.591, <br/>
<a id="pl.101.10"></a><var>101.10</var>subdivision 3
         </statute_ref>, paragraph (b), applies to data in the proposals. The representatives of <br/>
<a id="pl.101.11"></a><var>101.11</var>the exclusive representative must maintain the data according to this classification and <br/>
<a id="pl.101.12"></a><var>101.12</var>are subject to the remedies and penalties under sections 
         <statute_ref>13.08</statute_ref> and 
         <statute_ref>13.09</statute_ref> for a violation <br/>
<a id="pl.101.13"></a><var>101.13</var>of this requirement.<br/>
<a id="pl.101.14"></a><var>101.14</var>(e) A school district, in consultation with the same representatives referenced in <br/>
<a id="pl.101.15"></a><var>101.15</var>paragraph (d), may continue to negotiate with any entity that submitted a proposal under <br/>
<a id="pl.101.16"></a><var>101.16</var>paragraph (d) in order to reduce costs or improve services under the proposal. Following <br/>
<a id="pl.101.17"></a><var>101.17</var>the negotiations any entity that submitted an initial proposal may submit a final proposal <br/>
<a id="pl.101.18"></a><var>101.18</var>incorporating the negotiations, which is due no less than 75 days prior to the plan's <br/>
<a id="pl.101.19"></a><var>101.19</var>renewal date. All the final proposals submitted must be opened at the same time in the <br/>
<a id="pl.101.20"></a><var>101.20</var>presence of up to three representatives selected by the exclusive representative of the <br/>
<a id="pl.101.21"></a><var>101.21</var>largest group of employees. Notwithstanding section 
         <statute_ref>13.591, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, paragraph (b), <br/>
<a id="pl.101.22"></a><var>101.22</var>following the opening of the final proposals, all the proposals, including any made under <br/>
<a id="pl.101.23"></a><var>101.23</var>paragraph (d), and other data submitted in connection with the proposals are public data. <br/>
<a id="pl.101.24"></a><var>101.24</var>The school district may choose from any of the initial or final proposals without further <br/>
<a id="pl.101.25"></a><var>101.25</var>negotiations and in accordance with subdivision 5, but not sooner than 15 days after <br/>
<a id="pl.101.26"></a><var>101.26</var>the proposals become public data.<br/>
<a id="pl.101.27"></a><var>101.27</var>(f) School districts that are self-insured shall follow all of the requirements of this <br/>
<a id="pl.101.28"></a><var>101.28</var>section, except that:<br/>
<a id="pl.101.29"></a><var>101.29</var>(1) their requests for proposals may be for third-party administrator services, where <br/>
<a id="pl.101.30"></a><var>101.30</var>applicable;<br/>
<a id="pl.101.31"></a><var>101.31</var>(2) these requests for proposals must be from a minimum of three different sources, <br/>
<a id="pl.101.32"></a><var>101.32</var>which may include both entities referenced in subdivision 1 and providers of third-party <br/>
<a id="pl.101.33"></a><var>101.33</var>administrator services;<br/>
<a id="pl.101.34"></a><var>101.34</var>(3) for purposes of fulfilling the requirement to request a proposal for group <br/>
<a id="pl.101.35"></a><var>101.35</var>insurance coverage from an administrator governed by chapter 43A, self-insured districts <br/>
<a id="pl.101.36"></a><var>101.36</var>are not required to include in the request for proposal the coverage to be provided;<br/>
<a id="pl.102.1"></a><var>102.1</var>(4) a district that is self-insured on or before the date of enactment, or that is <br/>
<a id="pl.102.2"></a><var>102.2</var>self-insured with more than 1,000 insured lives, or a district in which the school board <br/>
<a id="pl.102.3"></a><var>102.3</var>adopted a motion on or before May 14, 2014, to approve a self-insured health care plan <br/>
<a id="pl.102.4"></a><var>102.4</var>to be effective July 1, 2014, may, but need not, request a proposal from an administrator <br/>
<a id="pl.102.5"></a><var>102.5</var>governed by chapter 43A;<br/>
<a id="pl.102.6"></a><var>102.6</var>(5) requests for proposals must be sent to providers no less than 90 days prior to <br/>
<a id="pl.102.7"></a><var>102.7</var>the expiration of the existing contract; and<br/>
<a id="pl.102.8"></a><var>102.8</var>(6) proposals must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the plan's renewal date <br/>
<a id="pl.102.9"></a><var>102.9</var>and all proposals shall be opened at the same time and in the presence of the exclusive <br/>
<a id="pl.102.10"></a><var>102.10</var>representative, where applicable.<br/>
<a id="pl.102.11"></a><var>102.11</var>(g) Nothing in this section shall restrict the authority granted to school district boards <br/>
<a id="pl.102.12"></a><var>102.12</var>of education by section 
         <statute_ref>471.59</statute_ref>, except that districts will not be considered self-insured for <br/>
<a id="pl.102.13"></a><var>102.13</var>purposes of this subdivision solely through participation in a joint powers arrangement.<br/>
<a id="pl.102.14"></a><var>102.14</var>(h) An entity providing group health insurance to a school district under a multiyear <br/>
<a id="pl.102.15"></a><var>102.15</var>contract must give notice of any rate or plan design changes applicable under the contract <br/>
<a id="pl.102.16"></a><var>102.16</var>at least 90 days before the effective date of any change. The notice must be given to the <br/>
<a id="pl.102.17"></a><var>102.17</var>school district and to the exclusive representatives of employees.<br/>
<a id="pl.102.18"></a><var>102.18</var>(i) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 43A.316, subdivision 10, school <br/>
<a id="pl.102.19"></a><var>102.19</var>employees and their employers insured through chapter 43A are subject to the <br/>
<a id="pl.102.20"></a><var>102.20</var>requirements of this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.102.21"></a><var>102.21</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.109.0"></a><a id="pl.102.22"></a><var>102.22</var>    Sec. 109. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 473.123, subdivision 2a, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.102.23"></a><var>102.23</var>    Subd. 2a. <b>Terms.</b> Following each apportionment of council districts, as provided <br/>
<a id="pl.102.24"></a><var>102.24</var>under subdivision 3a, council members must be appointed from newly drawn districts as <br/>
<a id="pl.102.25"></a><var>102.25</var>provided in subdivision 3a. Each council member, other than the chair, must reside in the <br/>
<a id="pl.102.26"></a><var>102.26</var>council district represented. Each council district must be represented by one member of the <br/>
<a id="pl.102.27"></a><var>102.27</var>council. The terms of members end with the term of the governor are staggered as follows: <br/>
<a id="pl.102.28"></a><var>102.28</var>members representing even-numbered districts have terms ending the first Monday in <br/>
<a id="pl.102.29"></a><var>102.29</var>January of the year ending in the numeral "7"; and members representing odd-numbered <br/>
<a id="pl.102.30"></a><var>102.30</var>districts have terms ending the first Monday in January of the year ending in the numeral <br/>
<a id="pl.102.31"></a><var>102.31</var>"5." Thereafter the term of each member is four years, with terms ending the first Monday <br/>
<a id="pl.102.32"></a><var>102.32</var>in January, except that all terms expire on the effective date of the next apportionment. <br/>
<a id="pl.102.33"></a><var>102.33</var>A member serves at the pleasure of the governor. A member shall continue to serve the <br/>
<a id="pl.102.34"></a><var>102.34</var>member's district until a successor is appointed and qualified; except that, following each <br/>
<a id="pl.102.35"></a><var>102.35</var>apportionment, the member shall continue to serve at large until the governor appoints 16 <br/>
<a id="pl.103.1"></a><var>103.1</var>council members, one from each of the newly drawn council districts as provided under <br/>
<a id="pl.103.2"></a><var>103.2</var>subdivision 3a, to serve terms as provided under this section. The appointment to the <br/>
<a id="pl.103.3"></a><var>103.3</var>council must be made by the first Monday in March of the year in which the term ends.<br/>
<a id="pl.103.4"></a><var>103.4</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION.</b>This section is effective the day following <br/>
<a id="pl.103.5"></a><var>103.5</var>final enactment and applies in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, <br/>
<a id="pl.103.6"></a><var>103.6</var>Scott, and Washington.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.110.0"></a><a id="pl.103.7"></a><var>103.7</var>    Sec. 110. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 473.123, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.103.8"></a><var>103.8</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Membership; appointment; qualifications.</b> (a) Sixteen members must be <br/>
<a id="pl.103.9"></a><var>103.9</var>appointed by the governor from districts defined by this section. Each council member <br/>
<a id="pl.103.10"></a><var>103.10</var>must reside in the council district represented. Each council district must be represented <br/>
<a id="pl.103.11"></a><var>103.11</var>by one member of the council. Each Metropolitan Council member must be an elected city <br/>
<a id="pl.103.12"></a><var>103.12</var>council member or mayor, or county commissioner. A Metropolitan Council member's <br/>
<a id="pl.103.13"></a><var>103.13</var>office becomes vacant if the person appointed to that position ceases to be an elected city <br/>
<a id="pl.103.14"></a><var>103.14</var>council member or mayor, or county commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.103.15"></a><var>103.15</var>(b) In addition to the notice required by section 
         <statute_ref>15.0597, subdivision 4</statute_ref>, notice of <br/>
<a id="pl.103.16"></a><var>103.16</var>vacancies and expiration of terms must be published in newspapers of general circulation <br/>
<a id="pl.103.17"></a><var>103.17</var>in the metropolitan area and the appropriate districts. The governing bodies of the statutory <br/>
<a id="pl.103.18"></a><var>103.18</var>and home rule charter cities, counties, and towns having territory in the district for which <br/>
<a id="pl.103.19"></a><var>103.19</var>a member is to be appointed must be notified in writing. The notices must describe the <br/>
<a id="pl.103.20"></a><var>103.20</var>appointments process and invite participation and recommendations on the appointment.<br/>
<a id="pl.103.21"></a><var>103.21</var>(c) The governor shall create a nominating committee, composed A committee of <br/>
<a id="pl.103.22"></a><var>103.22</var>seven metropolitan citizens appointed by the governor, to shall nominate persons for <br/>
<a id="pl.103.23"></a><var>103.23</var>appointment to the council from districts. Three of the committee members must be local <br/>
<a id="pl.103.24"></a><var>103.24</var>elected officials appointed by the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities, one must be a <br/>
<a id="pl.103.25"></a><var>103.25</var>county commissioner appointed by the Association of Minnesota Counties, and three must <br/>
<a id="pl.103.26"></a><var>103.26</var>be appointed by the governor. Following the submission of applications as provided under <br/>
<a id="pl.103.27"></a><var>103.27</var>section 
         <statute_ref>15.0597, subdivision 5</statute_ref>, the nominating committee shall conduct public meetings, <br/>
<a id="pl.103.28"></a><var>103.28</var>after appropriate notice, to accept statements from or on behalf of persons who have applied <br/>
<a id="pl.103.29"></a><var>103.29</var>or been nominated for appointment and to allow consultation with and secure the advice <br/>
<a id="pl.103.30"></a><var>103.30</var>of the public and local elected officials. The committee shall hold the meeting on each <br/>
<a id="pl.103.31"></a><var>103.31</var>appointment in the district or in a reasonably convenient and accessible location in the part <br/>
<a id="pl.103.32"></a><var>103.32</var>of the metropolitan area in which the district is located. The committee may consolidate <br/>
<a id="pl.103.33"></a><var>103.33</var>meetings. Following the meetings, the committee shall submit to the governor a list of <br/>
<a id="pl.103.34"></a><var>103.34</var>nominees for each appointment. The governor is not required to appoint from the list.<br/>
<a id="pl.104.1"></a><var>104.1</var>(d) Before making an appointment, the governor shall consult with all members of <br/>
<a id="pl.104.2"></a><var>104.2</var>the legislature from the council district for which the member is to be appointed.<br/>
<a id="pl.104.3"></a><var>104.3</var>(e) Appointments to the council are subject to the advice and consent of the senate as <br/>
<a id="pl.104.4"></a><var>104.4</var>provided in section 
         <statute_ref>15.066</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.104.5"></a><var>104.5</var>(f) Members of the council must be appointed to reflect fairly the various <br/>
<a id="pl.104.6"></a><var>104.6</var>demographic, political, and other interests in the metropolitan area and the districts.<br/>
<a id="pl.104.7"></a><var>104.7</var>(g) Members of the council must be persons knowledgeable about urban and <br/>
<a id="pl.104.8"></a><var>104.8</var>metropolitan affairs.<br/>
<a id="pl.104.9"></a><var>104.9</var>(h) Any vacancy in the office of a council member shall immediately be filled <br/>
<a id="pl.104.10"></a><var>104.10</var>for the unexpired term. In filling a vacancy, the governor may forgo the requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.104.11"></a><var>104.11</var>of paragraph (c) if the governor has made appointments in full compliance with the <br/>
<a id="pl.104.12"></a><var>104.12</var>requirements of this subdivision within the preceding 12 months.<br/>
<a id="pl.104.13"></a><var>104.13</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION.</b>This section is effective the day following <br/>
<a id="pl.104.14"></a><var>104.14</var>final enactment and applies in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, <br/>
<a id="pl.104.15"></a><var>104.15</var>Scott, and Washington.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.111.0"></a><a id="pl.104.16"></a><var>104.16</var>    Sec. 111. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 473.123, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.104.17"></a><var>104.17</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Chair; appointment, officers, selection; duties and compensation.</b> (a) <br/>
<a id="pl.104.18"></a><var>104.18</var>The chair of the Metropolitan Council shall be appointed elected by the governor 16 <br/>
<a id="pl.104.19"></a><var>104.19</var>members of the council as the 17th voting member thereof by and with the advice and <br/>
<a id="pl.104.20"></a><var>104.20</var>consent of the senate to serve at the pleasure of the governor council to represent the <br/>
<a id="pl.104.21"></a><var>104.21</var>metropolitan area at large. Senate confirmation shall be as provided by section 
         <statute_ref>15.066</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.104.22"></a><var>104.22</var>The chair of the Metropolitan Council shall, if present, preside at meetings of the <br/>
<a id="pl.104.23"></a><var>104.23</var>council, have the primary responsibility for meeting with local elected officials, serve as <br/>
<a id="pl.104.24"></a><var>104.24</var>the principal legislative liaison, present to the governor and the legislature, after council <br/>
<a id="pl.104.25"></a><var>104.25</var>approval, the council's plans for regional governance and operations, serve as the principal <br/>
<a id="pl.104.26"></a><var>104.26</var>spokesperson of the council, and perform other duties assigned by the council or by law.<br/>
<a id="pl.104.27"></a><var>104.27</var>(b) The Metropolitan Council shall elect other officers as it deems necessary for <br/>
<a id="pl.104.28"></a><var>104.28</var>the conduct of its affairs for a one-year term. A secretary and treasurer need not be <br/>
<a id="pl.104.29"></a><var>104.29</var>members of the Metropolitan Council. Meeting times and places shall be fixed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.104.30"></a><var>104.30</var>Metropolitan Council and special meetings may be called by a majority of the members <br/>
<a id="pl.104.31"></a><var>104.31</var>of the Metropolitan Council or by the chair. The chair and each Metropolitan Council <br/>
<a id="pl.104.32"></a><var>104.32</var>member shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses.<br/>
<a id="pl.104.33"></a><var>104.33</var>(c) Each member of the council shall attend and participate in council meetings <br/>
<a id="pl.104.34"></a><var>104.34</var>and meet regularly with local elected officials and legislative members from the council <br/>
<a id="pl.105.1"></a><var>105.1</var>member's district. Each council member shall serve on at least one division committee for <br/>
<a id="pl.105.2"></a><var>105.2</var>transportation, environment, or community development.<br/>
<a id="pl.105.3"></a><var>105.3</var>(d) In the performance of its duties the Metropolitan Council may adopt policies <br/>
<a id="pl.105.4"></a><var>105.4</var>and procedures governing its operation, establish committees, and, when specifically <br/>
<a id="pl.105.5"></a><var>105.5</var>authorized by law, make appointments to other governmental agencies and districts.<br/>
<a id="pl.105.6"></a><var>105.6</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION.</b>This section is effective the day following <br/>
<a id="pl.105.7"></a><var>105.7</var>final enactment and applies in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, <br/>
<a id="pl.105.8"></a><var>105.8</var>Scott, and Washington. The term of the chair of the Metropolitan Council serving on the <br/>
<a id="pl.105.9"></a><var>105.9</var>effective date of this section ends on that date, but the chair may continue serving until <br/>
<a id="pl.105.10"></a><var>105.10</var>a new chair is elected by the council under this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.112.0"></a><a id="pl.105.11"></a><var>105.11</var>    Sec. 112. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 473J.07, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.105.12"></a><var>105.12</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Compensation.</b> The authority may compensate its members, other than the <br/>
<a id="pl.105.13"></a><var>105.13</var>chair, as provided in section 
         <statute_ref>15.0575</statute_ref>. The chair shall receive, unless otherwise provided <br/>
<a id="pl.105.14"></a><var>105.14</var>by other law, a salary in an amount fixed by the authority, and shall be reimbursed for <br/>
<a id="pl.105.15"></a><var>105.15</var>reasonable expenses to the same extent as a member No members of the authority receive <br/>
<a id="pl.105.16"></a><var>105.16</var>a salary.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.113.0"></a><a id="pl.105.17"></a><var>105.17</var>    Sec. 113. Laws 2013, chapter 142, article 1, section 10, is amended to read:<br/>
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<td><a id="pl.105.18"></a><var>105.18</var><br/>
<a id="pl.105.19"></a><var>105.19</var><br/>
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<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 10. <b>OFFICE OF </b><b>ENTERPRISE </b><br/>
<b>TECHNOLOGY</b><b> MN.IT SERVICES</b><br/>
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<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
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<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>2,431,000</b><br/>
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<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>2,431,000</b><br/>
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</table><a id="pl.105.20"></a><var>105.20</var>During the biennium ending June 30, 2015, <br/>
<a id="pl.105.21"></a><var>105.21</var>the Office of Enterprise Technology MN.IT <br/>
<a id="pl.105.22"></a><var>105.22</var>Services must not charge fees to a public <br/>
<a id="pl.105.23"></a><var>105.23</var>noncommercial educational television <br/>
<a id="pl.105.24"></a><var>105.24</var>broadcast station eligible for funding under <br/>
<a id="pl.105.25"></a><var>105.25</var>Minnesota Statutes, chapter 129D, for <br/>
<a id="pl.105.26"></a><var>105.26</var>access to the state broadcast infrastructure. <br/>
<a id="pl.105.27"></a><var>105.27</var>If the access fees not charged to public <br/>
<a id="pl.105.28"></a><var>105.28</var>noncommercial educational television <br/>
<a id="pl.105.29"></a><var>105.29</var>broadcast stations total more than $400,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.105.30"></a><var>105.30</var>for the biennium, the office may charge for <br/>
<a id="pl.105.31"></a><var>105.31</var>access fees in excess of these amounts.<br/>
<a id="pl.105.32"></a><var>105.32</var>The commissioner of Minnesota management <br/>
<a id="pl.105.33"></a><var>105.33</var>and budget is authorized to provide cash <br/>
<a id="pl.106.1"></a><var>106.1</var>flow assistance of up to $110,000,000 from <br/>
<a id="pl.106.2"></a><var>106.2</var>the special revenue fund or other statutory <br/>
<a id="pl.106.3"></a><var>106.3</var>general funds as defined in Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.106.4"></a><var>106.4</var>Statutes, section 
         <statute_ref>16A.671, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.106.5"></a><var>106.5</var>paragraph (a), to the Office of Enterprise <br/>
<a id="pl.106.6"></a><var>106.6</var>Technology MN.IT Services for the purpose <br/>
<a id="pl.106.7"></a><var>106.7</var>of managing revenue and expenditure <br/>
<a id="pl.106.8"></a><var>106.8</var>differences during the initial phases of IT <br/>
<a id="pl.106.9"></a><var>106.9</var>consolidation. These funds shall be repaid <br/>
<a id="pl.106.10"></a><var>106.10</var>with interest by June 30, 2015 the end of the <br/>
<a id="pl.106.11"></a><var>106.11</var>fiscal year 2015 closing period.<br/>
<a id="pl.106.12"></a><var>106.12</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.114.0"></a><a id="pl.106.13"></a><var>106.13</var>    Sec. 114. Laws 2015, chapter 3, section 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.106.14"></a><var>106.14</var>    Sec. 4. <b>AGENCY HEAD SALARY FREEZE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.106.15"></a><var>106.15</var>Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 
         <statute_ref>15A.0815, subdivisions 1</statute_ref> and 5, the <br/>
<a id="pl.106.16"></a><var>106.16</var>salary rate for positions listed in Minnesota Statutes, section 
         <statute_ref>15A.0815</statute_ref>, for positions <br/>
<a id="pl.106.17"></a><var>106.17</var>appointed by the governor, may not be set at a salary rate in excess of the previous <br/>
<a id="pl.106.18"></a><var>106.18</var>calendar year. The salary of the chair of the Metropolitan Council is $61,414, unless <br/>
<a id="pl.106.19"></a><var>106.19</var>changed under the process in Minnesota Statutes, section 15A.0815, subdivision 5.<br/>
<a id="pl.106.20"></a><var>106.20</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.115.0"></a><a id="pl.106.21"></a><var>106.21</var>    Sec. 115. <b>LIMIT ON AGENCY HEAD SALARY INCREASE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.106.22"></a><var>106.22</var>The percentage increase in salary granted to an agency head listed in Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.106.23"></a><var>106.23</var>Statutes, section 15A.0815, who is appointed by the governor may not exceed the lesser <br/>
<a id="pl.106.24"></a><var>106.24</var>of: (1) the percentage increase in Minnesota median household income, as determined by <br/>
<a id="pl.106.25"></a><var>106.25</var>the American Community Survey compiled by the United States Bureau of the Census, for <br/>
<a id="pl.106.26"></a><var>106.26</var>the most recent 12-month period for which data is available; or (2) the percentage increase <br/>
<a id="pl.106.27"></a><var>106.27</var>in the consumer price index, as determined by the United States Bureau of Economic <br/>
<a id="pl.106.28"></a><var>106.28</var>Analysis, for the most recent 12-month period for which data is available. <br/>
<a id="pl.106.29"></a><var>106.29</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.116.0"></a><a id="pl.106.30"></a><var>106.30</var>    Sec. 116. <b>LEGISLATIVE SURROGACY COMMISSION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.106.31"></a><var>106.31</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Membership.</b> The Legislative Commission on Surrogacy shall <br/>
<a id="pl.106.32"></a><var>106.32</var>consist of 15 members, appointed as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.107.1"></a><var>107.1</var>(1) three members of the senate appointed by the senate majority leader;<br/>
<a id="pl.107.2"></a><var>107.2</var>(2) three members of the senate appointed by the senate minority leader;<br/>
<a id="pl.107.3"></a><var>107.3</var>(3) three members of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the <br/>
<a id="pl.107.4"></a><var>107.4</var>house of representatives;<br/>
<a id="pl.107.5"></a><var>107.5</var>(4) three members of the house of representatives appointed by the house of <br/>
<a id="pl.107.6"></a><var>107.6</var>representatives minority leader;<br/>
<a id="pl.107.7"></a><var>107.7</var>(5) the commissioner of human services or the commissioner's designee;<br/>
<a id="pl.107.8"></a><var>107.8</var>(6) the commissioner of health or the commissioner's designee; and<br/>
<a id="pl.107.9"></a><var>107.9</var>(7) a family court referee appointed by the chief justice of the state Supreme Court.<br/>
<a id="pl.107.10"></a><var>107.10</var>Appointments must be made by June 1, 2015.<br/>
<a id="pl.107.11"></a><var>107.11</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Chair.</b> The commission shall elect a chair from among its members.<br/>
<a id="pl.107.12"></a><var>107.12</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Meetings.</b> The ranking majority member of the commission who is <br/>
<a id="pl.107.13"></a><var>107.13</var>appointed by the senate majority leader shall convene the first meeting by July 1, 2015. <br/>
<a id="pl.107.14"></a><var>107.14</var>The commission shall have at least six meetings but may not have more than ten meetings.<br/>
<a id="pl.107.15"></a><var>107.15</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Conflict of interest.</b> A commission member may not participate in or <br/>
<a id="pl.107.16"></a><var>107.16</var>vote on a decision of the commission in which the member has either a direct or indirect <br/>
<a id="pl.107.17"></a><var>107.17</var>personal financial interest. A witness at a public meeting of the commission must disclose <br/>
<a id="pl.107.18"></a><var>107.18</var>any financial conflict of interest.<br/>
<a id="pl.107.19"></a><var>107.19</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Duties.</b> The commission shall develop recommendations on public policy <br/>
<a id="pl.107.20"></a><var>107.20</var>and laws regarding surrogacy. To develop the recommendations, the commission shall <br/>
<a id="pl.107.21"></a><var>107.21</var>study surrogacy through public hearings, research, and deliberation. Topics for study <br/>
<a id="pl.107.22"></a><var>107.22</var>include, but are not limited to:<br/>
<a id="pl.107.23"></a><var>107.23</var>(1) potential health and psychological effects and benefits on women who serve <br/>
<a id="pl.107.24"></a><var>107.24</var>as surrogates;<br/>
<a id="pl.107.25"></a><var>107.25</var>(2) potential health and psychological effects and benefits on children born of <br/>
<a id="pl.107.26"></a><var>107.26</var>surrogates;<br/>
<a id="pl.107.27"></a><var>107.27</var>(3) business practices of the fertility industry, including attorneys, brokers, and <br/>
<a id="pl.107.28"></a><var>107.28</var>clinics;<br/>
<a id="pl.107.29"></a><var>107.29</var>(4) considerations related to different forms of surrogacy;<br/>
<a id="pl.107.30"></a><var>107.30</var>(5) considerations related to the potential exploitation of women in surrogacy <br/>
<a id="pl.107.31"></a><var>107.31</var>arrangements;<br/>
<a id="pl.107.32"></a><var>107.32</var>(6) contract law implications when a surrogacy contract is breached;<br/>
<a id="pl.107.33"></a><var>107.33</var>(7) potential conflicts with statutes governing private adoption and termination <br/>
<a id="pl.107.34"></a><var>107.34</var>of parental rights;<br/>
<a id="pl.108.1"></a><var>108.1</var>(8) potential for legal conflicts related to third-party reproduction, including conflicts <br/>
<a id="pl.108.2"></a><var>108.2</var>between or amongst the surrogate mother, the intended parents, the child, insurance <br/>
<a id="pl.108.3"></a><var>108.3</var>companies, and medical professionals;<br/>
<a id="pl.108.4"></a><var>108.4</var>(9) public policy determinations of other jurisdictions with regard to surrogacy; and<br/>
<a id="pl.108.5"></a><var>108.5</var>(10) information to be provided to a child born of a surrogate about the child's <br/>
<a id="pl.108.6"></a><var>108.6</var>biological and gestational parents.<br/>
<a id="pl.108.7"></a><var>108.7</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Reporting.</b> The commission must submit a report including its <br/>
<a id="pl.108.8"></a><var>108.8</var>recommendations and may draft legislation to implement its recommendations to the chairs <br/>
<a id="pl.108.9"></a><var>108.9</var>and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with primary jurisdiction <br/>
<a id="pl.108.10"></a><var>108.10</var>over health and judiciary in the house and senate by December 15, 2015. On topics where <br/>
<a id="pl.108.11"></a><var>108.11</var>the commission fails to reach consensus, a majority and minority report shall be issued.<br/>
<a id="pl.108.12"></a><var>108.12</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Staffing.</b> The Legislative Coordinating Commission shall provide staffing <br/>
<a id="pl.108.13"></a><var>108.13</var>and administrative support to the commission.<br/>
<a id="pl.108.14"></a><var>108.14</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Expiration.</b> The commission expires the day after submitting the report <br/>
<a id="pl.108.15"></a><var>108.15</var>required under subdivision 6.<br/>
<a id="pl.108.16"></a><var>108.16</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.117.0"></a><a id="pl.108.17"></a><var>108.17</var>    Sec. 117. <b>SOCCER STADIUM.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.108.18"></a><var>108.18</var>No state funds may be appropriated or tax expenditures used to fund the construction <br/>
<a id="pl.108.19"></a><var>108.19</var>of a new major league soccer stadium. The state may not incur debt of the state to fund <br/>
<a id="pl.108.20"></a><var>108.20</var>construction of a new major league soccer stadium.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.118.0"></a><a id="pl.108.21"></a><var>108.21</var>    Sec. 118. <b>LIMIT ON INCREASE IN MANAGERIAL COMPENSATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.108.22"></a><var>108.22</var>During the biennium ending June 30, 2017, an employee covered by the managerial <br/>
<a id="pl.108.23"></a><var>108.23</var>plan in Minnesota Statutes, section 43A.18, subdivision 3, may not be granted a <br/>
<a id="pl.108.24"></a><var>108.24</var>percentage increase in annual salary that exceeds the lesser of: (1) the percentage increase <br/>
<a id="pl.108.25"></a><var>108.25</var>in Minnesota median household income, as determined by the American Community <br/>
<a id="pl.108.26"></a><var>108.26</var>Survey compiled by the United States Bureau of the Census, for the most recent 12-month <br/>
<a id="pl.108.27"></a><var>108.27</var>period for which data is available; or (2) the percentage increase in the consumer price <br/>
<a id="pl.108.28"></a><var>108.28</var>index, as determined by the United States Bureau of Economic Analysis, for the most <br/>
<a id="pl.108.29"></a><var>108.29</var>recent 12-month period for which data is available.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.119.0"></a><a id="pl.108.30"></a><var>108.30</var>    Sec. 119. <b>LIMIT ON EXPENDITURES FOR ADVERTISING.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.108.31"></a><var>108.31</var>During the biennium ending June 30, 2017, an executive branch agency's spending <br/>
<a id="pl.108.32"></a><var>108.32</var>on advertising and promotions may not exceed 90 percent of the amount the agency <br/>
<a id="pl.108.33"></a><var>108.33</var>spent on advertising and promotions during the biennium ending June 30, 2015. The <br/>
<a id="pl.109.1"></a><var>109.1</var>commissioner of management and budget must ensure compliance with this limit, and <br/>
<a id="pl.109.2"></a><var>109.2</var>may issue guidelines and policies to executive agencies. The commissioner may forbid <br/>
<a id="pl.109.3"></a><var>109.3</var>an agency from engaging in advertising as the commissioner determines is necessary to <br/>
<a id="pl.109.4"></a><var>109.4</var>ensure compliance with this section. This section does not apply to the Minnesota Lottery <br/>
<a id="pl.109.5"></a><var>109.5</var>or Explore Minnesota Tourism. Spending during the biennium ending June 30, 2017, on <br/>
<a id="pl.109.6"></a><var>109.6</var>advertising relating to a declared emergency, an emergency, or a disaster, as those terms <br/>
<a id="pl.109.7"></a><var>109.7</var>are defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 12.03, is excluded for purposes of this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.120.0"></a><a id="pl.109.8"></a><var>109.8</var>    Sec. 120. <b>PARKING RAMP FINANCING.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.109.9"></a><var>109.9</var>The debt service on the design and construction costs allocated to the parking garage <br/>
<a id="pl.109.10"></a><var>109.10</var>located on the block bounded by Sherburne Avenue on the north, Park Street on the west, <br/>
<a id="pl.109.11"></a><var>109.11</var>University Avenue on the south, and North Capitol Boulevard on the east must be paid <br/>
<a id="pl.109.12"></a><var>109.12</var>for exclusively by fees charged to persons parking in that parking garage. No fees may <br/>
<a id="pl.109.13"></a><var>109.13</var>be charged to members of the public parking in spaces designated for persons with a <br/>
<a id="pl.109.14"></a><var>109.14</var>disability parking certificate.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.121.0"></a><a id="pl.109.15"></a><var>109.15</var>    Sec. 121. <b>METROPOLITAN COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS; IMMEDIATE </b><br/>
<a id="pl.109.16"></a><var>109.16</var><b>TRANSITION TO STAGGERED TERMS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.109.17"></a><var>109.17</var>For members serving on the Metropolitan Council on the effective date of this <br/>
<a id="pl.109.18"></a><var>109.18</var>section, other than the chair, members representing even-numbered districts shall serve <br/>
<a id="pl.109.19"></a><var>109.19</var>terms ending the first Monday in January 2019, and members representing odd-numbered <br/>
<a id="pl.109.20"></a><var>109.20</var>districts shall serve terms ending the first Monday in January 2017. Thereafter the term of <br/>
<a id="pl.109.21"></a><var>109.21</var>each member is four years, with terms ending the first Monday in January.<br/>
<a id="pl.109.22"></a><var>109.22</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION.</b>This section is effective the day following <br/>
<a id="pl.109.23"></a><var>109.23</var>final enactment and applies in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, <br/>
<a id="pl.109.24"></a><var>109.24</var>Scott, and Washington.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.122.0"></a><a id="pl.109.25"></a><var>109.25</var>    Sec. 122. <b>REPORT ON AGENCY CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICERS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.109.26"></a><var>109.26</var>The chief information officer of MN.IT must report to the legislature by January 15, <br/>
<a id="pl.109.27"></a><var>109.27</var>2016, on reduction in the number of chief information officers (CIOs) in state agencies. <br/>
<a id="pl.109.28"></a><var>109.28</var>The report must include the number of CIOs on July 1, 2015, the number on January <br/>
<a id="pl.109.29"></a><var>109.29</var>15, 2016, and plans to reduce that number.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.123.0"></a><a id="pl.109.30"></a><var>109.30</var>    Sec. 123. <b>TRANSITION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.109.31"></a><var>109.31</var>(a) Members of an ethnic council specified in new Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.109.32"></a><var>109.32</var>15.0145, on July 1, 2015, continue to serve on the council until the end of their current <br/>
<a id="pl.110.1"></a><var>110.1</var>term. However, if a member of a council has served eight years or more on the council <br/>
<a id="pl.110.2"></a><var>110.2</var>at any time before December 31, 2015, the term of that member expires December 31, <br/>
<a id="pl.110.3"></a><var>110.3</var>2015. If a council has more members on July 1, 2015, than is provided for by Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.110.4"></a><var>110.4</var>Statutes, section 15.0145, positions on the council shall not be filled until the expiration of <br/>
<a id="pl.110.5"></a><var>110.5</var>a term results in fewer members on the council than provided for in Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.110.6"></a><var>110.6</var>section 15.0145. Membership qualifications newly specified in Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.110.7"></a><var>110.7</var>15.0145, must be complied with as soon as possible when terms of current members expire.<br/>
<a id="pl.110.8"></a><var>110.8</var>(b) The Legislative Coordinating Commission must appoint an executive director <br/>
<a id="pl.110.9"></a><var>110.9</var>for each council no later than November 15, 2015. An incumbent executive director of a <br/>
<a id="pl.110.10"></a><var>110.10</var>council may apply to be appointed by the Legislative Coordinating Commission but, if <br/>
<a id="pl.110.11"></a><var>110.11</var>not selected, the employment of the incumbent ends when the Legislative Coordinating <br/>
<a id="pl.110.12"></a><var>110.12</var>Commission appoints a new executive director, or on another date determined by the <br/>
<a id="pl.110.13"></a><var>110.13</var>Legislative Coordinating Commission. Other council staff are transferred to employment <br/>
<a id="pl.110.14"></a><var>110.14</var>with the reformulated councils specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 15.0145.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.124.0"></a><a id="pl.110.15"></a><var>110.15</var>    Sec. 124. <b>REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.110.16"></a><var>110.16</var>(a) The revisor of statutes shall renumber the subdivisions in Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.110.17"></a><var>110.17</var>section 240.01, to put the definitions contained in that section in alphabetical order.<br/>
<a id="pl.110.18"></a><var>110.18</var>(b) The revisor of statutes shall correct any cross-references in Minnesota Statutes <br/>
<a id="pl.110.19"></a><var>110.19</var>and Minnesota Rules as a result of the renumbering in paragraph (a).<br/>
<a id="pl.110.20"></a><var>110.20</var>(c) In the next and subsequent edition of Minnesota Statutes, the Revisor of Statutes <br/>
<a id="pl.110.21"></a><var>110.21</var>shall substitute a reference to section 6.481 for each reference to section 6.48.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.125.0"></a><a id="pl.110.22"></a><var>110.22</var>    Sec. 125. <b>REVISOR INSTRUCTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.110.23"></a><var>110.23</var>(a) In the next and subsequent editions of Minnesota Statutes, the revisor of statutes <br/>
<a id="pl.110.24"></a><var>110.24</var>shall substitute the names of councils as follows in each place where the names occur:<br/>
<a id="pl.110.25"></a><var>110.25</var>(1) Minnesota African Heritage Council, in place of Council on Black Minnesotans; <br/>
<a id="pl.110.26"></a><var>110.26</var>and <br/>
<a id="pl.110.27"></a><var>110.27</var>(2) Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs, in place of Council on Affairs of <br/>
<a id="pl.110.28"></a><var>110.28</var>Chicano/Latino People.<br/>
<a id="pl.110.29"></a><var>110.29</var>(b) The revisor of statutes shall change cross-references to sections 3.9223, 3.9225, <br/>
<a id="pl.110.30"></a><var>110.30</var>and 3.9226, with Minnesota Statutes, section 15.0145, and make changes necessary to <br/>
<a id="pl.110.31"></a><var>110.31</var>correct punctuation, grammar, or sentence structure.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.126.0"></a><a id="pl.110.32"></a><var>110.32</var>    Sec. 126. <b> REPEALER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.111.1"></a><var>111.1</var>(a) Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 10A.25, subdivisions 1, 2, 2a, 3, 3a, 5, and 10; <br/>
<a id="pl.111.2"></a><var>111.2</var>10A.255, subdivisions 1 and 3; 10A.27, subdivision 11; 10A.30; 10A.31, subdivisions 1, <br/>
<a id="pl.111.3"></a><var>111.3</var>3, 3a, 4, 5, 5a, 6, 6a, 7, 7a, 10, 10a, 10b, and 11; 10A.315; 10A.321; 10A.322, subdivisions <br/>
<a id="pl.111.4"></a><var>111.4</var>1 and 2; 10A.323; and 10A.324, subdivisions 1 and 3, and Minnesota Rules, parts <br/>
<a id="pl.111.5"></a><var>111.5</var>4503.1400, subparts 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9; and 4503.1450, are repealed. This paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.111.6"></a><var>111.6</var>is effective July 1, 2015, and applies to elections held on or after that date. Amounts <br/>
<a id="pl.111.7"></a><var>111.7</var>designated under section 10A.31 on income tax and property tax refund returns filed after <br/>
<a id="pl.111.8"></a><var>111.8</var>June 30, 2015, are not effective and remain in the general fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.111.9"></a><var>111.9</var>(b) Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 3.886; 6.48; 349A.07, subdivision 6; and <br/>
<a id="pl.111.10"></a><var>111.10</var>375.23, are repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.111.11"></a><var>111.11</var>(c) Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 240.01, subdivisions 12 and 23, are repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.111.12"></a><var>111.12</var>(d) Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 3.9223; 3.9225; and 3.9226, subdivisions 1, <br/>
<a id="pl.111.13"></a><var>111.13</var>2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, are repealed.<br/>