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HF 729

4th Engrossment - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 09/10/2013 02:28pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Current Version - 4th Engrossment

Line numbers 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 1.27 1.28 1.29 1.30 1.31 1.32 1.33 1.34 1.35 1.36 1.37 1.38 1.39 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11
2.12 2.13
2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19 2.20 2.21 2.22 2.23 2.24
2.25 2.26 2.27 2.28 2.29 2.30 2.31 2.32 2.33 2.34 2.35 2.36
2.37 2.38 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 3.24 3.25 3.26 3.27 3.28 3.29 3.30 3.31 3.32 3.33 3.34 3.35 3.36 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16 4.17 4.18 4.19 4.20 4.21 4.22 4.23 4.24 4.25 4.26 4.27 4.28 4.29 4.30 4.31 4.32 4.33 4.34 4.35 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.14 5.15 5.16 5.17 5.18 5.19 5.20 5.21 5.22 5.23 5.24 5.25 5.26 5.27 5.28 5.29 5.30 5.31 5.32 5.33 5.34 5.35 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.9 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 6.15 6.16 6.17 6.18 6.19 6.20 6.21 6.22 6.23 6.24 6.25 6.26 6.27 6.28 6.29 6.30 6.31 6.32 6.33 6.34 6.35 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.13 7.14 7.15 7.16 7.17 7.18 7.19 7.20 7.21 7.22 7.23 7.24 7.25 7.26 7.27 7.28 7.29 7.30 7.31 7.32 7.33 7.34 7.35 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8 8.9 8.10 8.11 8.12 8.13 8.14 8.15 8.16 8.17 8.18 8.19 8.20 8.21 8.22 8.23 8.24 8.25 8.26 8.27 8.28 8.29 8.30 8.31 8.32 8.33 8.34 8.35 8.36 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 9.9 9.10 9.11 9.12 9.13 9.14 9.15 9.16 9.17 9.18 9.19 9.20 9.21 9.22 9.23 9.24 9.25 9.26 9.27 9.28 9.29 9.30 9.31 9.32 9.33 9.34 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 10.8 10.9 10.10 10.11 10.12 10.13 10.14 10.15 10.16 10.17 10.18 10.19 10.20 10.21 10.22 10.23 10.24 10.25 10.26 10.27 10.28 10.29 10.30 10.31 10.32 10.33 10.34 10.35 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 11.6 11.7 11.8 11.9 11.10 11.11 11.12 11.13 11.14 11.15 11.16 11.17 11.18 11.19 11.20 11.21 11.22 11.23 11.24 11.25 11.26 11.27 11.28 11.29 11.30 11.31 11.32 11.33 11.34 11.35 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 12.7 12.8 12.9 12.10 12.11 12.12 12.13 12.14 12.15 12.16 12.17 12.18 12.19 12.20 12.21 12.22 12.23 12.24 12.25 12.26 12.27 12.28 12.29 12.30 12.31 12.32 12.33 12.34 12.35 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 13.6 13.7 13.8 13.9 13.10 13.11 13.12 13.13 13.14 13.15 13.16 13.17 13.18 13.19 13.20 13.21 13.22 13.23 13.24 13.25 13.26 13.27 13.28 13.29 13.30 13.31 13.32 13.33 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 14.5 14.6 14.7 14.8 14.9 14.10 14.11 14.12 14.13 14.14 14.15 14.16 14.17 14.18 14.19 14.20 14.21 14.22 14.23 14.24 14.25 14.26 14.27 14.28 14.29 14.30 14.31 14.32 14.33 14.34 14.35 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 15.5 15.6 15.7 15.8 15.9 15.10 15.11 15.12 15.13 15.14 15.15 15.16 15.17
15.18 15.19 15.20 15.21 15.22 15.23 15.24 15.25 15.26 15.27 15.28 15.29 15.30 15.31 15.32 15.33 15.34 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 16.5 16.6 16.7 16.8 16.9 16.10 16.11 16.12 16.13 16.14 16.15 16.16 16.17 16.18 16.19 16.20 16.21 16.22 16.23 16.24 16.25 16.26 16.27 16.28 16.29 16.30 16.31 16.32 16.33 16.34 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 17.5 17.6 17.7 17.8 17.9 17.10 17.11 17.12 17.13 17.14 17.15 17.16 17.17 17.18 17.19 17.20 17.21 17.22 17.23 17.24 17.25 17.26 17.27 17.28 17.29 17.30 17.31 17.32 17.33 17.34 17.35 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 18.5 18.6 18.7 18.8 18.9 18.10 18.11 18.12 18.13 18.14 18.15 18.16 18.17 18.18 18.19 18.20 18.21 18.22 18.23 18.24 18.25 18.26 18.27 18.28 18.29 18.30 18.31 18.32 18.33 18.34 19.1 19.2 19.3 19.4 19.5 19.6 19.7 19.8 19.9 19.10 19.11 19.12 19.13 19.14 19.15 19.16 19.17 19.18 19.19 19.20 19.21 19.22 19.23 19.24 19.25 19.26 19.27 19.28 19.29 19.30 19.31 19.32 19.33 19.34 20.1 20.2 20.3 20.4 20.5 20.6 20.7 20.8 20.9 20.10 20.11 20.12 20.13 20.14 20.15 20.16 20.17 20.18 20.19 20.20 20.21 20.22 20.23 20.24 20.25 20.26 20.27 20.28 20.29 20.30 20.31 20.32 20.33 21.1 21.2 21.3 21.4 21.5 21.6 21.7 21.8 21.9 21.10 21.11 21.12 21.13 21.14 21.15 21.16 21.17 21.18 21.19 21.20 21.21 21.22 21.23 21.24 21.25 21.26 21.27 21.28 21.29 21.30 21.31 21.32 21.33 21.34 21.35 22.1 22.2 22.3 22.4 22.5 22.6 22.7 22.8 22.9
22.10 22.11 22.12 22.13 22.14 22.15 22.16 22.17 22.18 22.19 22.20 22.21 22.22 22.23 22.24 22.25 22.26 22.27 22.28 22.29 22.30 22.31
22.32 22.33 22.34 23.1 23.2 23.3 23.4 23.5 23.6 23.7 23.8 23.9 23.10 23.11 23.12 23.13 23.14 23.15 23.16 23.17 23.18 23.19 23.20 23.21 23.22 23.23 23.24 23.25 23.26 23.27 23.28 23.29 23.30 23.31 23.32 23.33 23.34 23.35 23.36 24.1 24.2 24.3 24.4 24.5 24.6 24.7 24.8 24.9 24.10 24.11 24.12 24.13 24.14 24.15 24.16 24.17 24.18 24.19 24.20 24.21 24.22 24.23
24.24 24.25 24.26 24.27 24.28 24.29 24.30 24.31 24.32 24.33 25.1 25.2 25.3 25.4 25.5 25.6 25.7 25.8 25.9 25.10 25.11 25.12 25.13 25.14 25.15 25.16 25.17 25.18 25.19 25.20 25.21 25.22 25.23 25.24 25.25 25.26 25.27 25.28
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25.30 25.31 25.32 25.33
25.34 25.35
26.1
26.2 26.3 26.4 26.5 26.6 26.7 26.8 26.9 26.10 26.11 26.12 26.13 26.14 26.15 26.16 26.17 26.18 26.19 26.20 26.21 26.22 26.23 26.24 26.25 26.26
26.27 26.28 26.29 26.30 26.31 26.32 26.33 26.34 26.35 27.1 27.2 27.3 27.4 27.5 27.6 27.7 27.8 27.9 27.10 27.11 27.12 27.13 27.14 27.15 27.16 27.17 27.18 27.19 27.20 27.21 27.22 27.23 27.24 27.25 27.26 27.27 27.28 27.29 27.30 27.31 27.32 27.33 27.34 28.1 28.2 28.3 28.4 28.5 28.6 28.7 28.8 28.9 28.10 28.11 28.12 28.13 28.14 28.15 28.16 28.17 28.18 28.19 28.20 28.21 28.22 28.23 28.24 28.25 28.26 28.27 28.28 28.29 28.30 28.31 28.32 28.33 28.34 28.35 29.1 29.2 29.3 29.4 29.5 29.6 29.7 29.8 29.9 29.10 29.11 29.12 29.13 29.14 29.15 29.16 29.17 29.18 29.19 29.20 29.21
29.22 29.23 29.24 29.25
29.26 29.27 29.28 29.29 29.30 29.31 29.32
30.1 30.2
30.3 30.4 30.5 30.6 30.7 30.8 30.9 30.10 30.11 30.12 30.13 30.14 30.15 30.16 30.17 30.18 30.19 30.20 30.21 30.22 30.23 30.24 30.25 30.26 30.27 30.28 30.29 30.30 30.31 30.32 30.33 30.34 30.35 31.1 31.2 31.3 31.4 31.5 31.6 31.7 31.8 31.9 31.10 31.11 31.12 31.13 31.14 31.15 31.16 31.17 31.18 31.19 31.20 31.21 31.22 31.23 31.24 31.25 31.26 31.27 31.28 31.29 31.30 31.31 31.32 31.33 31.34 31.35 32.1 32.2 32.3 32.4 32.5
32.6 32.7 32.8 32.9 32.10 32.11 32.12 32.13 32.14 32.15 32.16 32.17 32.18 32.19 32.20 32.21 32.22 32.23 32.24
32.25 32.26 32.27 32.28 32.29 32.30 32.31 32.32 32.33 32.34 33.1 33.2 33.3 33.4 33.5 33.6
33.7 33.8 33.9 33.10 33.11 33.12
33.13 33.14 33.15 33.16 33.17 33.18 33.19 33.20 33.21 33.22 33.23 33.24 33.25 33.26 33.27 33.28 33.29 33.30 33.31 33.32 33.33 34.1 34.2 34.3 34.4 34.5 34.6 34.7 34.8 34.9 34.10 34.11 34.12 34.13 34.14 34.15 34.16 34.17 34.18 34.19 34.20 34.21
34.22 34.23 34.24 34.25 34.26 34.27 34.28 34.29 34.30 34.31 34.32 34.33
35.1 35.2 35.3 35.4 35.5 35.6 35.7 35.8 35.9 35.10
35.11 35.12 35.13 35.14 35.15
35.16 35.17 35.18 35.19 35.20 35.21 35.22 35.23 35.24 35.25
35.26 35.27 35.28 35.29 35.30 35.31 36.1 36.2 36.3 36.4 36.5 36.6 36.7
36.8 36.9 36.10 36.11 36.12 36.13
36.14 36.15 36.16 36.17 36.18 36.19 36.20 36.21
36.22 36.23 36.24 36.25 36.26 36.27 36.28 36.29 36.30
36.31 36.32 37.1 37.2 37.3 37.4 37.5
37.6 37.7 37.8 37.9 37.10 37.11 37.12 37.13
37.14 37.15 37.16 37.17 37.18 37.19 37.20 37.21 37.22 37.23
37.24 37.25 37.26 37.27 37.28 37.29 37.30 37.31 37.32 37.33
38.1 38.2 38.3 38.4 38.5 38.6 38.7
38.8 38.9 38.10 38.11 38.12
38.13 38.14 38.15 38.16 38.17
38.18 38.19 38.20 38.21 38.22 38.23
38.24 38.25 38.26 38.27 38.28 38.29 38.30 38.31 39.1 39.2 39.3 39.4 39.5 39.6 39.7 39.8 39.9 39.10 39.11 39.12 39.13 39.14 39.15 39.16 39.17 39.18 39.19 39.20 39.21 39.22 39.23 39.24 39.25 39.26 39.27 39.28 39.29 39.30 39.31 39.32 39.33 39.34 39.35 39.36 40.1 40.2 40.3 40.4 40.5 40.6 40.7 40.8 40.9 40.10 40.11 40.12 40.13 40.14 40.15 40.16 40.17 40.18 40.19 40.20 40.21 40.22 40.23 40.24 40.25 40.26 40.27 40.28 40.29 40.30 40.31 40.32 40.33 40.34 40.35 40.36 41.1 41.2 41.3 41.4 41.5 41.6 41.7 41.8 41.9 41.10 41.11 41.12 41.13 41.14 41.15 41.16 41.17 41.18 41.19 41.20 41.21 41.22 41.23 41.24 41.25 41.26 41.27 41.28 41.29 41.30 41.31 41.32 41.33 41.34 41.35 41.36 42.1 42.2 42.3 42.4 42.5 42.6 42.7 42.8 42.9 42.10 42.11 42.12 42.13 42.14 42.15 42.16 42.17 42.18 42.19 42.20 42.21 42.22 42.23 42.24 42.25 42.26 42.27 42.28 42.29 42.30 42.31 42.32 42.33 42.34 42.35 42.36 43.1 43.2 43.3 43.4 43.5 43.6 43.7 43.8 43.9 43.10 43.11 43.12 43.13 43.14 43.15 43.16 43.17 43.18 43.19 43.20 43.21 43.22 43.23 43.24 43.25 43.26 43.27 43.28 43.29 43.30 43.31 43.32 43.33 43.34 43.35 44.1 44.2 44.3 44.4 44.5 44.6 44.7 44.8 44.9 44.10 44.11 44.12 44.13 44.14 44.15 44.16 44.17 44.18 44.19 44.20 44.21 44.22 44.23 44.24 44.25 44.26 44.27 44.28 44.29 44.30 44.31 44.32 44.33 44.34 44.35 44.36 45.1 45.2 45.3 45.4 45.5 45.6 45.7 45.8
45.9 45.10 45.11 45.12 45.13 45.14 45.15
45.16 45.17 45.18 45.19 45.20 45.21 45.22 45.23 45.24 45.25 45.26 45.27 45.28 45.29 45.30 45.31 45.32 45.33
45.34
46.1 46.2 46.3 46.4 46.5 46.6 46.7 46.8 46.9 46.10 46.11 46.12 46.13 46.14 46.15 46.16 46.17 46.18 46.19 46.20 46.21 46.22 46.23 46.24 46.25 46.26 46.27
46.28 46.29 46.30 46.31 46.32 46.33 46.34 46.35 47.1 47.2 47.3 47.4 47.5 47.6 47.7 47.8
47.9 47.10 47.11 47.12 47.13
47.14 47.15 47.16 47.17 47.18 47.19 47.20 47.21 47.22 47.23 47.24 47.25 47.26 47.27 47.28 47.29 47.30 47.31 47.32 47.33 48.1 48.2 48.3 48.4 48.5
48.6 48.7 48.8 48.9 48.10 48.11 48.12 48.13 48.14 48.15 48.16 48.17 48.18 48.19 48.20 48.21 48.22 48.23 48.24 48.25 48.26 48.27 48.28 48.29 48.30 48.31 48.32 48.33 48.34 48.35 49.1 49.2 49.3 49.4 49.5 49.6 49.7 49.8 49.9 49.10 49.11 49.12 49.13 49.14 49.15 49.16 49.17 49.18 49.19 49.20 49.21 49.22 49.23 49.24 49.25 49.26 49.27 49.28 49.29 49.30 49.31 49.32 49.33 49.34 49.35 50.1 50.2 50.3 50.4 50.5 50.6 50.7 50.8 50.9
50.10 50.11 50.12 50.13 50.14 50.15 50.16 50.17 50.18 50.19 50.20 50.21 50.22 50.23 50.24 50.25 50.26 50.27 50.28 50.29 50.30 50.31 50.32 50.33 50.34 50.35 51.1 51.2 51.3 51.4 51.5 51.6 51.7 51.8 51.9
51.10 51.11 51.12 51.13 51.14 51.15 51.16 51.17 51.18 51.19 51.20 51.21 51.22 51.23 51.24 51.25 51.26
51.27 51.28 51.29 51.30 51.31 51.32 51.33 52.1 52.2 52.3 52.4 52.5 52.6 52.7 52.8 52.9 52.10 52.11 52.12 52.13 52.14 52.15 52.16 52.17 52.18 52.19 52.20 52.21 52.22 52.23 52.24 52.25 52.26 52.27 52.28 52.29 52.30 52.31 52.32 52.33 52.34 52.35 52.36 53.1 53.2 53.3 53.4 53.5 53.6 53.7 53.8 53.9 53.10 53.11 53.12 53.13 53.14 53.15 53.16 53.17 53.18 53.19 53.20 53.21 53.22 53.23 53.24 53.25 53.26 53.27 53.28 53.29 53.30 53.31 53.32 53.33 53.34 53.35 54.1 54.2 54.3 54.4 54.5
54.6 54.7 54.8 54.9 54.10 54.11 54.12 54.13 54.14 54.15 54.16 54.17 54.18 54.19 54.20 54.21 54.22 54.23 54.24 54.25 54.26 54.27 54.28 54.29 54.30 54.31 54.32 54.33 54.34 54.35 55.1 55.2 55.3 55.4 55.5 55.6 55.7 55.8
55.9
55.10 55.11 55.12 55.13 55.14 55.15 55.16 55.17 55.18 55.19 55.20 55.21 55.22 55.23 55.24 55.25 55.26 55.27 55.28 55.29 55.30 55.31 55.32 55.33 55.34 55.35 56.1 56.2 56.3 56.4 56.5 56.6 56.7 56.8 56.9 56.10 56.11 56.12 56.13 56.14 56.15
56.16 56.17 56.18 56.19 56.20 56.21 56.22 56.23 56.24 56.25 56.26 56.27 56.28 56.29 56.30 56.31 56.32 56.33
56.34 57.1 57.2 57.3 57.4 57.5 57.6 57.7 57.8 57.9 57.10 57.11 57.12 57.13 57.14 57.15 57.16 57.17 57.18 57.19 57.20 57.21 57.22 57.23 57.24 57.25 57.26 57.27 57.28 57.29 57.30 57.31 57.32 57.33 57.34 57.35 57.36 58.1 58.2 58.3 58.4 58.5 58.6 58.7
58.8 58.9 58.10 58.11 58.12
58.13 58.14 58.15 58.16 58.17 58.18 58.19 58.20 58.21 58.22 58.23 58.24 58.25 58.26 58.27 58.28 58.29 58.30 58.31 58.32 58.33 59.1 59.2 59.3 59.4
59.5 59.6 59.7 59.8 59.9 59.10 59.11 59.12 59.13 59.14 59.15 59.16 59.17 59.18 59.19 59.20 59.21 59.22 59.23 59.24 59.25 59.26 59.27 59.28
59.29 59.30 59.31 59.32 59.33 59.34 60.1 60.2 60.3 60.4 60.5 60.6 60.7 60.8
60.9 60.10 60.11 60.12 60.13 60.14 60.15 60.16 60.17 60.18 60.19 60.20 60.21 60.22 60.23 60.24 60.25 60.26 60.27 60.28 60.29 60.30 60.31 60.32 60.33 60.34 60.35 61.1 61.2 61.3 61.4 61.5 61.6 61.7 61.8 61.9
61.10 61.11 61.12 61.13 61.14 61.15 61.16 61.17 61.18 61.19 61.20
61.21 61.22 61.23 61.24 61.25 61.26 61.27 61.28 61.29 61.30 61.31 61.32 61.33 61.34 62.1 62.2 62.3 62.4 62.5 62.6 62.7 62.8 62.9 62.10 62.11 62.12 62.13 62.14 62.15 62.16 62.17 62.18 62.19 62.20 62.21 62.22 62.23 62.24 62.25 62.26
62.27 62.28 62.29 62.30 62.31 62.32
63.1 63.2 63.3
63.4 63.5 63.6 63.7 63.8 63.9 63.10 63.11 63.12 63.13 63.14 63.15 63.16 63.17
63.18 63.19 63.20 63.21 63.22 63.23 63.24 63.25 63.26 63.27 63.28 63.29 63.30 63.31 63.32 63.33 63.34 64.1 64.2 64.3 64.4 64.5 64.6 64.7 64.8 64.9 64.10 64.11 64.12 64.13 64.14 64.15 64.16 64.17 64.18
64.19 64.20 64.21 64.22 64.23 64.24 64.25 64.26 64.27 64.28 64.29 64.30 64.31 64.32 64.33 64.34 64.35 65.1 65.2 65.3 65.4 65.5 65.6 65.7 65.8 65.9 65.10 65.11 65.12 65.13
65.14
65.15 65.16 65.17 65.18 65.19 65.20 65.21 65.22 65.23 65.24 65.25 65.26 65.27 65.28 65.29 65.30 65.31 65.32 65.33
65.34 66.1 66.2 66.3 66.4 66.5 66.6 66.7 66.8 66.9 66.10 66.11 66.12 66.13 66.14 66.15
66.16 66.17 66.18 66.19 66.20 66.21
66.22 66.23 66.24 66.25 66.26 66.27 66.28 66.29 66.30 66.31 66.32 66.33 66.34 67.1 67.2 67.3 67.4 67.5 67.6 67.7 67.8 67.9 67.10 67.11 67.12 67.13 67.14 67.15 67.16 67.17 67.18 67.19 67.20 67.21 67.22 67.23 67.24 67.25 67.26 67.27 67.28 67.29 67.30 67.31 67.32 67.33 67.34 67.35 67.36 68.1 68.2 68.3 68.4 68.5 68.6 68.7 68.8 68.9 68.10 68.11 68.12 68.13 68.14 68.15 68.16 68.17 68.18 68.19 68.20 68.21
68.22 68.23 68.24 68.25 68.26 68.27 68.28 68.29 68.30 68.31 68.32 68.33 68.34 69.1 69.2 69.3 69.4 69.5 69.6 69.7 69.8 69.9 69.10 69.11 69.12 69.13 69.14 69.15 69.16 69.17 69.18 69.19 69.20 69.21 69.22 69.23 69.24 69.25 69.26 69.27 69.28 69.29 69.30 69.31 69.32 69.33 69.34 69.35 69.36 70.1 70.2 70.3 70.4 70.5 70.6 70.7 70.8 70.9 70.10 70.11 70.12 70.13 70.14 70.15 70.16 70.17 70.18 70.19 70.20 70.21 70.22 70.23 70.24 70.25 70.26 70.27 70.28 70.29 70.30 70.31 70.32 70.33 70.34 70.35 70.36 71.1 71.2 71.3 71.4 71.5 71.6 71.7 71.8 71.9 71.10 71.11 71.12 71.13 71.14 71.15 71.16 71.17 71.18 71.19 71.20 71.21 71.22 71.23 71.24 71.25 71.26 71.27 71.28 71.29 71.30 71.31 71.32 71.33 71.34 71.35 72.1 72.2 72.3 72.4 72.5 72.6 72.7 72.8 72.9 72.10 72.11 72.12 72.13 72.14 72.15 72.16 72.17 72.18 72.19 72.20 72.21 72.22 72.23 72.24 72.25 72.26 72.27 72.28 72.29 72.30 72.31 72.32 72.33 72.34 72.35 72.36 73.1 73.2 73.3 73.4 73.5 73.6 73.7 73.8 73.9 73.10 73.11 73.12 73.13 73.14 73.15 73.16 73.17 73.18 73.19 73.20 73.21 73.22 73.23 73.24 73.25 73.26 73.27 73.28 73.29 73.30 73.31 73.32 73.33 73.34 73.35 74.1 74.2 74.3 74.4 74.5 74.6 74.7 74.8 74.9
74.10
74.11 74.12 74.13 74.14 74.15 74.16 74.17 74.18 74.19 74.20 74.21 74.22 74.23 74.24 74.25 74.26 74.27 74.28 74.29 74.30 74.31 74.32 74.33 75.1 75.2 75.3 75.4 75.5 75.6 75.7 75.8 75.9 75.10 75.11 75.12 75.13 75.14 75.15 75.16 75.17 75.18 75.19 75.20 75.21 75.22 75.23 75.24 75.25 75.26 75.27 75.28 75.29 75.30
75.31 75.32 75.33 75.34 76.1 76.2 76.3 76.4 76.5
76.6 76.7 76.8 76.9 76.10 76.11 76.12 76.13 76.14 76.15 76.16 76.17 76.18 76.19 76.20 76.21
76.22 76.23 76.24 76.25 76.26 76.27
76.28 76.29 76.30 76.31 76.32 76.33 77.1 77.2 77.3 77.4 77.5 77.6 77.7 77.8 77.9 77.10 77.11 77.12 77.13 77.14 77.15 77.16 77.17 77.18 77.19 77.20 77.21 77.22 77.23 77.24 77.25 77.26 77.27 77.28 77.29 77.30 77.31 77.32 77.33 77.34 78.1 78.2 78.3 78.4 78.5 78.6 78.7 78.8 78.9 78.10 78.11 78.12 78.13 78.14 78.15 78.16 78.17 78.18 78.19 78.20 78.21 78.22 78.23 78.24 78.25 78.26 78.27 78.28 78.29 78.30 78.31 78.32 78.33 78.34 78.35 78.36 79.1 79.2 79.3 79.4 79.5 79.6 79.7 79.8 79.9 79.10 79.11 79.12 79.13
79.14
79.15 79.16 79.17 79.18 79.19 79.20 79.21 79.22 79.23 79.24 79.25 79.26 79.27 79.28 79.29 79.30 79.31 79.32 79.33 79.34 79.35 80.1 80.2 80.3 80.4 80.5 80.6 80.7 80.8 80.9 80.10 80.11 80.12 80.13 80.14 80.15 80.16 80.17 80.18 80.19
80.20
80.21 80.22 80.23 80.24 80.25 80.26 80.27 80.28 80.29 80.30 80.31
80.32 80.33 81.1 81.2 81.3 81.4 81.5 81.6 81.7 81.8 81.9 81.10 81.11 81.12 81.13 81.14 81.15 81.16 81.17 81.18 81.19 81.20 81.21 81.22 81.23 81.24 81.25 81.26 81.27 81.28 81.29 81.30 81.31 81.32 81.33 81.34 81.35 81.36 82.1 82.2 82.3 82.4 82.5 82.6 82.7
82.8
82.9 82.10 82.11 82.12 82.13 82.14 82.15 82.16 82.17 82.18 82.19 82.20
82.21
82.22 82.23 82.24 82.25 82.26 82.27 82.28 82.29 82.30 82.31 82.32 82.33 83.1 83.2 83.3 83.4 83.5
83.6
83.7 83.8 83.9 83.10 83.11 83.12 83.13 83.14 83.15 83.16 83.17 83.18 83.19 83.20 83.21 83.22 83.23 83.24 83.25 83.26 83.27 83.28 83.29 83.30 83.31 83.32 83.33 83.34 84.1 84.2 84.3 84.4 84.5 84.6 84.7 84.8 84.9 84.10
84.11 84.12 84.13 84.14 84.15 84.16 84.17 84.18 84.19 84.20 84.21 84.22 84.23 84.24 84.25 84.26 84.27 84.28 84.29 84.30 84.31 84.32 84.33 84.34
85.1 85.2 85.3 85.4 85.5 85.6 85.7 85.8 85.9 85.10 85.11 85.12 85.13 85.14 85.15 85.16 85.17 85.18 85.19 85.20 85.21 85.22 85.23 85.24 85.25 85.26 85.27 85.28 85.29 85.30 85.31 85.32 85.33 85.34 85.35 85.36 86.1 86.2 86.3 86.4 86.5 86.6 86.7 86.8 86.9 86.10
86.11 86.12 86.13 86.14 86.15 86.16 86.17 86.18 86.19 86.20 86.21 86.22 86.23 86.24 86.25 86.26
86.27 86.28 86.29 86.30 86.31 86.32 86.33 87.1 87.2 87.3 87.4 87.5 87.6 87.7 87.8 87.9 87.10 87.11 87.12 87.13 87.14 87.15 87.16 87.17 87.18 87.19 87.20 87.21 87.22 87.23 87.24 87.25 87.26 87.27 87.28 87.29 87.30 87.31 87.32 87.33 87.34 87.35 87.36 88.1 88.2 88.3 88.4 88.5 88.6 88.7 88.8 88.9 88.10 88.11 88.12 88.13 88.14 88.15 88.16 88.17 88.18 88.19 88.20 88.21 88.22 88.23 88.24 88.25 88.26 88.27
88.28 88.29 88.30 88.31 88.32 88.33 88.34 88.35 89.1 89.2 89.3 89.4 89.5 89.6 89.7 89.8 89.9 89.10 89.11 89.12 89.13 89.14 89.15 89.16 89.17 89.18 89.19 89.20 89.21 89.22 89.23 89.24 89.25 89.26 89.27 89.28 89.29 89.30 89.31 89.32 89.33 89.34 89.35 89.36 90.1 90.2 90.3 90.4 90.5 90.6 90.7 90.8 90.9 90.10 90.11 90.12 90.13 90.14 90.15 90.16 90.17 90.18 90.19 90.20 90.21 90.22 90.23 90.24 90.25 90.26 90.27 90.28 90.29 90.30 90.31 90.32 90.33 90.34 90.35 90.36 91.1 91.2 91.3 91.4 91.5 91.6 91.7 91.8 91.9 91.10 91.11 91.12 91.13 91.14 91.15 91.16 91.17 91.18 91.19 91.20 91.21
91.22 91.23 91.24 91.25 91.26 91.27 91.28 91.29 91.30 91.31 91.32 91.33 91.34 91.35 92.1 92.2 92.3
92.4 92.5 92.6 92.7 92.8 92.9 92.10 92.11 92.12 92.13 92.14 92.15 92.16 92.17 92.18 92.19 92.20 92.21 92.22 92.23 92.24 92.25 92.26
92.27
92.28 92.29 92.30 92.31 92.32 92.33 93.1 93.2 93.3 93.4 93.5 93.6 93.7 93.8 93.9 93.10 93.11 93.12
93.13 93.14
93.15 93.16
93.17 93.18 93.19 93.20 93.21 93.22 93.23 93.24 93.25 93.26 93.27 93.28 93.29 93.30 93.31 93.32 93.33 94.1 94.2 94.3 94.4 94.5 94.6 94.7 94.8 94.9 94.10 94.11 94.12 94.13
94.14 94.15 94.16 94.17 94.18 94.19 94.20 94.21 94.22 94.23 94.24 94.25 94.26
94.27 94.28 94.29 94.30 94.31 94.32 94.33 95.1 95.2 95.3 95.4 95.5 95.6 95.7 95.8 95.9 95.10 95.11 95.12 95.13 95.14 95.15 95.16 95.17 95.18 95.19 95.20 95.21 95.22 95.23 95.24 95.25 95.26 95.27 95.28 95.29 95.30
95.31
95.32 95.33 95.34 95.35 96.1 96.2 96.3 96.4 96.5 96.6 96.7 96.8 96.9 96.10 96.11 96.12 96.13 96.14 96.15 96.16 96.17 96.18 96.19 96.20
96.21 96.22 96.23 96.24 96.25 96.26 96.27 96.28 96.29 96.30 96.31 96.32 96.33 97.1 97.2 97.3
97.4
97.5 97.6 97.7 97.8 97.9 97.10 97.11 97.12 97.13 97.14 97.15 97.16 97.17 97.18 97.19 97.20 97.21 97.22 97.23 97.24 97.25 97.26 97.27 97.28 97.29 97.30 97.31 97.32 97.33 97.34 97.35 98.1 98.2
98.3
98.4 98.5 98.6 98.7
98.8
98.9 98.10 98.11 98.12 98.13 98.14 98.15 98.16 98.17 98.18 98.19 98.20
98.21
98.22 98.23 98.24 98.25 98.26 98.27 98.28 98.29 98.30 98.31
99.1 99.2 99.3 99.4 99.5 99.6 99.7 99.8 99.9 99.10 99.11 99.12 99.13 99.14 99.15 99.16 99.17 99.18 99.19 99.20 99.21 99.22 99.23 99.24 99.25 99.26 99.27 99.28 99.29 99.30 99.31 99.32 99.33 99.34 99.35 99.36 100.1 100.2 100.3 100.4
100.5 100.6 100.7 100.8 100.9 100.10 100.11 100.12 100.13 100.14 100.15 100.16 100.17 100.18 100.19 100.20 100.21
100.22 100.23 100.24 100.25 100.26 100.27 100.28 100.29 100.30
100.31 100.32 100.33 101.1 101.2 101.3 101.4 101.5 101.6 101.7 101.8 101.9 101.10 101.11 101.12 101.13 101.14 101.15 101.16
101.17 101.18 101.19 101.20 101.21 101.22 101.23 101.24 101.25 101.26
101.27 101.28 101.29 101.30 101.31 101.32 101.33 101.34 102.1 102.2 102.3 102.4 102.5 102.6 102.7 102.8 102.9 102.10 102.11 102.12 102.13 102.14
102.15 102.16 102.17 102.18 102.19 102.20 102.21 102.22 102.23 102.24
102.25 102.26
102.27 102.28
102.29
102.30 102.31 102.32 103.1 103.2 103.3 103.4 103.5
103.6 103.7 103.8 103.9 103.10 103.11 103.12 103.13 103.14
103.15
103.16 103.17 103.18
103.19 103.20
103.21 103.22 103.23 103.24 103.25 103.26 103.27 103.28 103.29 103.30 103.31 103.32 104.1 104.2 104.3 104.4 104.5 104.6 104.7 104.8 104.9 104.10 104.11
104.12 104.13 104.14 104.15 104.16
104.17 104.18 104.19 104.20 104.21 104.22 104.23 104.24 104.25 104.26 104.27 104.28 104.29 104.30 104.31 104.32 104.33 104.34 105.1 105.2 105.3 105.4 105.5 105.6 105.7 105.8 105.9 105.10 105.11 105.12 105.13
105.14 105.15 105.16 105.17 105.18 105.19 105.20 105.21 105.22 105.23 105.24 105.25 105.26
105.27 105.28 105.29 105.30 105.31 105.32 105.33 106.1 106.2 106.3 106.4 106.5 106.6 106.7 106.8
106.9 106.10 106.11 106.12 106.13 106.14 106.15 106.16 106.17 106.18 106.19 106.20 106.21 106.22 106.23 106.24 106.25 106.26 106.27 106.28 106.29 106.30 106.31 106.32 106.33 106.34 106.35 107.1 107.2 107.3 107.4 107.5
107.6 107.7 107.8 107.9 107.10 107.11 107.12 107.13 107.14 107.15 107.16 107.17 107.18 107.19 107.20 107.21 107.22 107.23 107.24 107.25 107.26
107.27 107.28 107.29 107.30 107.31 107.32 107.33 107.34 108.1 108.2 108.3 108.4 108.5
108.6 108.7 108.8 108.9 108.10 108.11 108.12 108.13 108.14 108.15 108.16 108.17 108.18
108.19 108.20 108.21 108.22 108.23 108.24 108.25 108.26 108.27 108.28 108.29 108.30 108.31 108.32
108.33 109.1 109.2 109.3 109.4 109.5
109.6 109.7 109.8 109.9 109.10 109.11 109.12 109.13 109.14 109.15 109.16 109.17 109.18
109.19 109.20 109.21 109.22 109.23 109.24 109.25 109.26 109.27 109.28
109.29 109.30 109.31 109.32 109.33 110.1 110.2 110.3 110.4 110.5 110.6 110.7 110.8
110.9 110.10 110.11 110.12 110.13 110.14 110.15 110.16 110.17 110.18 110.19 110.20 110.21 110.22 110.23 110.24
110.25 110.26 110.27 110.28 110.29 110.30 110.31 110.32 110.33 110.34
111.1 111.2 111.3 111.4 111.5 111.6
111.7 111.8 111.9 111.10 111.11 111.12 111.13
111.14 111.15 111.16 111.17 111.18 111.19
111.20 111.21 111.22 111.23 111.24 111.25 111.26
111.27 111.28 111.29 111.30
111.31 112.1 112.2 112.3 112.4
112.5 112.6 112.7 112.8 112.9 112.10 112.11 112.12 112.13 112.14 112.15 112.16 112.17 112.18 112.19 112.20 112.21 112.22 112.23 112.24 112.25 112.26 112.27 112.28 112.29 112.30 112.31 112.32 112.33 112.34 112.35 113.1 113.2 113.3 113.4 113.5 113.6 113.7 113.8 113.9 113.10 113.11 113.12 113.13 113.14 113.15 113.16 113.17 113.18 113.19 113.20 113.21
113.22 113.23 113.24 113.25 113.26 113.27 113.28 113.29
113.30 113.31 113.32 113.33 114.1 114.2
114.3 114.4 114.5 114.6
114.7 114.8 114.9 114.10 114.11 114.12 114.13 114.14 114.15 114.16 114.17 114.18 114.19 114.20 114.21 114.22 114.23 114.24 114.25 114.26
114.27 114.28 114.29 114.30 114.31 114.32 114.33 115.1 115.2 115.3 115.4 115.5 115.6 115.7 115.8 115.9 115.10 115.11 115.12 115.13 115.14 115.15 115.16 115.17 115.18 115.19 115.20 115.21 115.22 115.23 115.24 115.25 115.26 115.27 115.28 115.29 115.30
115.31 115.32 115.33 115.34 115.35 116.1 116.2 116.3 116.4 116.5 116.6 116.7 116.8 116.9 116.10 116.11
116.12 116.13 116.14 116.15 116.16 116.17 116.18
116.19 116.20 116.21 116.22 116.23 116.24 116.25 116.26 116.27 116.28 116.29 116.30 116.31 116.32 116.33 116.34
117.1 117.2 117.3 117.4 117.5 117.6 117.7 117.8 117.9 117.10 117.11 117.12 117.13 117.14 117.15 117.16 117.17 117.18 117.19 117.20 117.21 117.22
117.23 117.24 117.25 117.26 117.27 117.28 117.29 117.30 117.31 117.32 117.33 117.34 118.1 118.2 118.3 118.4
118.5 118.6 118.7 118.8 118.9 118.10 118.11 118.12 118.13 118.14 118.15 118.16 118.17 118.18 118.19 118.20 118.21 118.22 118.23 118.24 118.25 118.26 118.27 118.28 118.29 118.30
118.31 118.32 118.33 118.34 119.1 119.2 119.3 119.4 119.5 119.6 119.7 119.8 119.9 119.10 119.11 119.12
119.13 119.14 119.15 119.16 119.17 119.18 119.19 119.20 119.21 119.22 119.23 119.24 119.25 119.26 119.27 119.28 119.29 119.30 119.31 119.32
119.33 119.34
120.1 120.2 120.3 120.4 120.5 120.6 120.7 120.8 120.9 120.10 120.11 120.12 120.13 120.14 120.15 120.16 120.17 120.18 120.19 120.20 120.21 120.22 120.23 120.24 120.25 120.26
120.27 120.28 120.29 120.30 120.31 120.32 120.33 120.34 120.35 121.1 121.2 121.3 121.4 121.5 121.6 121.7 121.8 121.9 121.10 121.11 121.12 121.13 121.14 121.15 121.16 121.17 121.18 121.19
121.20 121.21 121.22 121.23 121.24 121.25 121.26 121.27 121.28 121.29 121.30 121.31 121.32 121.33 121.34 121.35 122.1 122.2 122.3 122.4 122.5 122.6 122.7 122.8 122.9
122.10 122.11 122.12 122.13 122.14 122.15 122.16 122.17 122.18 122.19 122.20 122.21 122.22 122.23 122.24 122.25 122.26 122.27 122.28 122.29 122.30 122.31 122.32 122.33 122.34 123.1 123.2 123.3 123.4 123.5 123.6 123.7 123.8 123.9 123.10 123.11 123.12 123.13 123.14 123.15 123.16 123.17 123.18 123.19 123.20 123.21 123.22 123.23 123.24 123.25 123.26 123.27 123.28 123.29 123.30 123.31 123.32 123.33 123.34 123.35 123.36 124.1 124.2 124.3 124.4 124.5 124.6 124.7 124.8 124.9 124.10 124.11 124.12 124.13 124.14 124.15 124.16 124.17 124.18 124.19 124.20 124.21 124.22 124.23 124.24 124.25 124.26 124.27 124.28 124.29 124.30 124.31 124.32 124.33 124.34 124.35 124.36 125.1 125.2 125.3 125.4 125.5 125.6 125.7 125.8 125.9 125.10 125.11 125.12 125.13 125.14 125.15 125.16 125.17 125.18 125.19 125.20 125.21 125.22 125.23 125.24 125.25 125.26 125.27 125.28 125.29 125.30 125.31 125.32
125.33 125.34 125.35 126.1 126.2 126.3 126.4 126.5 126.6 126.7 126.8 126.9 126.10 126.11 126.12 126.13 126.14 126.15 126.16 126.17 126.18 126.19 126.20 126.21 126.22 126.23 126.24 126.25 126.26 126.27 126.28 126.29 126.30 126.31 126.32 126.33 126.34 126.35 126.36 127.1 127.2 127.3 127.4 127.5 127.6 127.7
127.8 127.9 127.10 127.11 127.12 127.13 127.14 127.15 127.16 127.17 127.18 127.19 127.20 127.21 127.22 127.23 127.24 127.25 127.26 127.27 127.28 127.29
127.30
127.31 127.32 127.33 128.1 128.2 128.3 128.4 128.5 128.6 128.7 128.8 128.9 128.10 128.11 128.12
128.13 128.14 128.15 128.16 128.17 128.18 128.19
128.20 128.21 128.22 128.23 128.24 128.25 128.26 128.27 128.28 128.29 128.30
128.31 128.32 128.33
129.1 129.2 129.3 129.4 129.5 129.6
129.7 129.8 129.9 129.10 129.11 129.12 129.13 129.14 129.15 129.16 129.17 129.18 129.19 129.20 129.21 129.22 129.23 129.24 129.25 129.26 129.27 129.28 129.29 129.30 129.31 129.32 129.33 129.34 129.35 130.1 130.2 130.3 130.4 130.5 130.6 130.7 130.8 130.9 130.10
130.11 130.12 130.13
130.14 130.15 130.16 130.17 130.18 130.19 130.20 130.21 130.22
130.23 130.24 130.25 130.26
130.27 130.28 130.29 130.30 130.31 130.32
131.1 131.2 131.3 131.4 131.5 131.6
131.7 131.8
131.9 131.10 131.11 131.12 131.13 131.14 131.15
131.16 131.17 131.18 131.19 131.20 131.21 131.22 131.23 131.24 131.25 131.26 131.27 131.28 131.29 131.30 131.31 131.32 131.33 131.34 132.1 132.2 132.3 132.4 132.5 132.6 132.7 132.8 132.9 132.10 132.11 132.12 132.13 132.14 132.15 132.16 132.17 132.18 132.19 132.20 132.21
132.22 132.23 132.24 132.25 132.26 132.27 132.28 132.29 132.30 132.31 132.32 132.33 132.34 132.35 133.1 133.2 133.3 133.4 133.5 133.6 133.7 133.8 133.9 133.10 133.11 133.12 133.13 133.14 133.15 133.16 133.17 133.18 133.19 133.20 133.21 133.22 133.23 133.24 133.25 133.26 133.27 133.28 133.29 133.30 133.31 133.32 133.33 133.34 133.35 133.36
134.1 134.2 134.3 134.4 134.5 134.6
134.7 134.8 134.9 134.10 134.11 134.12 134.13 134.14 134.15 134.16 134.17 134.18 134.19 134.20 134.21 134.22 134.23
134.24 134.25 134.26 134.27 134.28 134.29 134.30 134.31 134.32 134.33 135.1 135.2
135.3 135.4 135.5 135.6 135.7 135.8 135.9 135.10 135.11 135.12 135.13 135.14 135.15 135.16 135.17 135.18 135.19 135.20 135.21 135.22 135.23 135.24 135.25 135.26 135.27 135.28
135.29 135.30 135.31 135.32 135.33 136.1 136.2 136.3 136.4 136.5 136.6 136.7 136.8 136.9 136.10 136.11 136.12 136.13 136.14 136.15 136.16 136.17 136.18 136.19 136.20 136.21 136.22 136.23 136.24 136.25 136.26 136.27 136.28 136.29 136.30 136.31 136.32 136.33 136.34 136.35 136.36 137.1 137.2 137.3 137.4 137.5 137.6 137.7 137.8 137.9 137.10 137.11 137.12 137.13 137.14 137.15 137.16 137.17 137.18 137.19 137.20 137.21 137.22 137.23 137.24 137.25 137.26 137.27 137.28 137.29 137.30 137.31 137.32 138.1 138.2 138.3 138.4 138.5 138.6 138.7 138.8 138.9 138.10 138.11 138.12 138.13 138.14 138.15 138.16 138.17 138.18 138.19 138.20 138.21 138.22 138.23 138.24 138.25 138.26 138.27 138.28
138.29 138.30 138.31
138.32 138.33 138.34 138.35 139.1 139.2 139.3 139.4
139.5 139.6 139.7 139.8 139.9 139.10 139.11 139.12 139.13 139.14 139.15
139.16 139.17 139.18 139.19 139.20
139.21 139.22 139.23 139.24 139.25 139.26
139.27 139.28 139.29
140.1 140.2
140.3 140.4 140.5 140.6 140.7 140.8 140.9 140.10 140.11 140.12 140.13 140.14 140.15 140.16 140.17 140.18 140.19 140.20 140.21 140.22 140.23 140.24 140.25 140.26 140.27 140.28 140.29 140.30 140.31 140.32 140.33 140.34 141.1 141.2 141.3 141.4 141.5 141.6 141.7 141.8 141.9 141.10 141.11 141.12 141.13 141.14 141.15 141.16 141.17 141.18 141.19 141.20 141.21 141.22 141.23 141.24 141.25 141.26
141.27 141.28 141.29 141.30 141.31 141.32 141.33 141.34 142.1 142.2 142.3 142.4 142.5 142.6 142.7 142.8 142.9 142.10 142.11 142.12 142.13 142.14 142.15 142.16 142.17 142.18 142.19 142.20 142.21 142.22 142.23 142.24 142.25 142.26 142.27 142.28 142.29 142.30 142.31 142.32 142.33 142.34 142.35 143.1 143.2 143.3 143.4 143.5 143.6 143.7 143.8 143.9 143.10 143.11 143.12 143.13 143.14 143.15 143.16 143.17 143.18 143.19 143.20 143.21 143.22 143.23 143.24 143.25 143.26 143.27 143.28 143.29 143.30 143.31 143.32 143.33 143.34 143.35 143.36 144.1 144.2 144.3 144.4 144.5 144.6 144.7 144.8 144.9 144.10 144.11 144.12 144.13 144.14 144.15 144.16 144.17 144.18 144.19 144.20 144.21 144.22 144.23 144.24 144.25 144.26 144.27 144.28
144.29
144.30 144.31 144.32 144.33 144.34 144.35 145.1 145.2 145.3 145.4 145.5 145.6 145.7 145.8 145.9 145.10 145.11
145.12 145.13 145.14 145.15 145.16 145.17 145.18 145.19 145.20 145.21 145.22 145.23 145.24 145.25 145.26 145.27 145.28 145.29 145.30 145.31 145.32 145.33 145.34 145.35
146.1
146.2 146.3 146.4 146.5
146.6
146.7 146.8 146.9 146.10
146.11 146.12 146.13 146.14 146.15 146.16 146.17 146.18 146.19 146.20
146.21
146.22 146.23 146.24 146.25 146.26
146.27
146.28 146.29 146.30
147.1 147.2
147.3 147.4 147.5 147.6 147.7 147.8 147.9
147.10
147.11 147.12 147.13 147.14 147.15 147.16
147.17
147.18 147.19 147.20 147.21 147.22 147.23 147.24 147.25 147.26 147.27 147.28 147.29 147.30 147.31 148.1 148.2 148.3 148.4 148.5 148.6 148.7 148.8 148.9 148.10 148.11 148.12 148.13 148.14 148.15
148.16
148.17 148.18 148.19 148.20 148.21 148.22 148.23 148.24 148.25 148.26 148.27
148.28
148.29 148.30 148.31 148.32 149.1 149.2 149.3 149.4 149.5 149.6 149.7 149.8 149.9
149.10
149.11 149.12 149.13 149.14 149.15 149.16 149.17
149.18
149.19 149.20
149.21 149.22 149.23 149.24 149.25 149.26 149.27 149.28
149.29 149.30 149.31 149.32 150.1 150.2 150.3 150.4 150.5 150.6 150.7 150.8 150.9 150.10 150.11 150.12 150.13 150.14 150.15 150.16 150.17 150.18 150.19 150.20 150.21 150.22 150.23 150.24 150.25 150.26 150.27 150.28 150.29 150.30 150.31 150.32 150.33
150.34 151.1 151.2 151.3 151.4 151.5 151.6 151.7 151.8 151.9 151.10 151.11 151.12 151.13 151.14 151.15 151.16 151.17 151.18 151.19 151.20 151.21 151.22 151.23 151.24 151.25 151.26 151.27 151.28 151.29 151.30 151.31 151.32 151.33 151.34 151.35 152.1 152.2
152.3 152.4 152.5 152.6 152.7 152.8 152.9 152.10 152.11 152.12 152.13 152.14 152.15 152.16 152.17
152.18 152.19 152.20 152.21 152.22 152.23 152.24 152.25 152.26 152.27 152.28 152.29 152.30 152.31 152.32 152.33 152.34 153.1 153.2 153.3 153.4 153.5 153.6 153.7 153.8
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155.5 155.6 155.7 155.8 155.9 155.10 155.11 155.12 155.13 155.14 155.15 155.16 155.17 155.18 155.19 155.20 155.21 155.22 155.23
155.24 155.25 155.26 155.27 155.28 155.29 155.30 155.31 155.32 155.33 156.1 156.2 156.3 156.4 156.5 156.6 156.7 156.8 156.9 156.10 156.11 156.12 156.13 156.14 156.15 156.16 156.17 156.18 156.19 156.20 156.21 156.22 156.23 156.24 156.25 156.26 156.27 156.28 156.29 156.30 156.31 156.32 156.33 156.34 156.35 156.36 157.1 157.2 157.3 157.4 157.5 157.6 157.7 157.8 157.9 157.10 157.11 157.12 157.13 157.14 157.15 157.16
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157.19 157.20 157.21 157.22 157.23 157.24 157.25 157.26 157.27 157.28 157.29 157.30
157.31 157.32 157.33 157.34 158.1 158.2 158.3 158.4 158.5 158.6 158.7 158.8 158.9 158.10 158.11 158.12 158.13 158.14 158.15 158.16 158.17 158.18 158.19 158.20 158.21 158.22 158.23 158.24 158.25 158.26 158.27 158.28 158.29 158.30 158.31 158.32 158.33 158.34 158.35 159.1 159.2 159.3 159.4 159.5 159.6 159.7 159.8 159.9 159.10 159.11 159.12 159.13 159.14 159.15 159.16 159.17
159.18 159.19 159.20 159.21 159.22 159.23 159.24 159.25 159.26 159.27 159.28 159.29 159.30 159.31 159.32 159.33 159.34 160.1 160.2 160.3 160.4 160.5 160.6 160.7 160.8 160.9 160.10 160.11 160.12 160.13 160.14 160.15
160.16 160.17 160.18 160.19 160.20 160.21 160.22 160.23 160.24 160.25 160.26 160.27 160.28 160.29 160.30
160.31 160.32
160.33 161.1 161.2 161.3 161.4 161.5 161.6 161.7 161.8 161.9 161.10 161.11 161.12 161.13 161.14 161.15 161.16 161.17 161.18 161.19 161.20 161.21 161.22 161.23
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161.25 161.26 161.27 161.28 161.29 161.30 161.31 161.32 161.33 161.34 162.1 162.2 162.3 162.4 162.5 162.6 162.7 162.8 162.9 162.10 162.11 162.12 162.13 162.14 162.15 162.16 162.17 162.18 162.19 162.20 162.21 162.22
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164.28 164.29 164.30 164.31 164.32 164.33 164.34 165.1 165.2 165.3 165.4 165.5 165.6 165.7 165.8 165.9 165.10 165.11 165.12 165.13 165.14 165.15 165.16 165.17 165.18 165.19 165.20 165.21 165.22 165.23 165.24 165.25 165.26 165.27 165.28 165.29 165.30 165.31 165.32 165.33 165.34 165.35 165.36 166.1 166.2 166.3 166.4 166.5 166.6 166.7 166.8 166.9 166.10 166.11 166.12 166.13 166.14 166.15 166.16
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166.18 166.19 166.20 166.21 166.22 166.23 166.24 166.25 166.26 166.27 166.28 166.29 166.30 166.31 166.32 166.33 167.1 167.2 167.3 167.4 167.5 167.6 167.7 167.8 167.9 167.10 167.11 167.12 167.13 167.14 167.15 167.16 167.17 167.18 167.19 167.20 167.21 167.22
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167.24 167.25
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168.23 168.24 168.25 168.26 168.27 168.28 168.29 168.30 168.31 168.32 168.33 168.34 168.35 169.1 169.2 169.3
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170.6 170.7 170.8 170.9 170.10 170.11 170.12 170.13 170.14 170.15 170.16 170.17 170.18 170.19 170.20 170.21 170.22 170.23 170.24 170.25 170.26 170.27 170.28 170.29 170.30 170.31 170.32 170.33 170.34 170.35 171.1 171.2 171.3 171.4 171.5 171.6 171.7 171.8 171.9
171.10 171.11 171.12 171.13 171.14 171.15 171.16 171.17 171.18 171.19 171.20 171.21 171.22 171.23 171.24 171.25 171.26 171.27 171.28 171.29
171.30 171.31 171.32 171.33 171.34 172.1 172.2 172.3 172.4 172.5 172.6 172.7 172.8 172.9 172.10 172.11
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174.15 174.16 174.17 174.18 174.19 174.20 174.21 174.22 174.23 174.24 174.25 174.26 174.27 174.28 174.29 174.30 174.31 174.32 174.33 174.34 175.1 175.2 175.3 175.4 175.5 175.6 175.7 175.8 175.9 175.10 175.11 175.12 175.13 175.14 175.15 175.16 175.17 175.18 175.19 175.20 175.21 175.22 175.23 175.24 175.25 175.26 175.27 175.28 175.29 175.30 175.31 175.32 175.33 175.34 175.35 176.1 176.2 176.3 176.4 176.5 176.6 176.7 176.8 176.9 176.10 176.11 176.12 176.13 176.14 176.15 176.16
176.17 176.18 176.19 176.20 176.21 176.22 176.23 176.24 176.25 176.26 176.27 176.28 176.29 176.30 176.31 176.32 176.33 176.34 177.1 177.2 177.3 177.4 177.5
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A bill for an act
relating to state government; appropriating money for jobs and economic
development; modifying labor and industry; employment, economic
development, and workforce development; unemployment insurance;
miscellaneous provisions; commerce and consumer protection; utility regulation;
energy and solar energy regulations; creating various renewable energy
incentives; imposing penalties; increasing fees; requiring reports; authorizing
rulemaking; appropriating money to various state boards, agencies, and
departments; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 16B.122, subdivision
2; 16C.144, subdivision 2; 45.0135, subdivision 6; 60A.14, subdivision 1;
65B.84, subdivision 1; 116J.70, subdivision 2a; 116J.8731, subdivisions 2,
3, 8, 9; 116L.17, subdivision 4, by adding a subdivision; 116U.26; 136F.37;
154.001, by adding a subdivision; 154.003; 154.02; 154.05; 154.06; 154.065,
subdivision 2; 154.07, subdivision 1; 154.08; 154.09; 154.10, subdivision 1;
154.11, subdivision 1; 154.12; 154.14; 154.15, subdivision 2; 154.26; 155A.23,
subdivisions 3, 8, 11; 155A.25, subdivisions 1a, 4; 155A.27, subdivisions 4,
7, 10; 155A.29, subdivision 2; 155A.30, by adding a subdivision; 177.27,
subdivision 4; 216B.16, subdivision 7b; 216B.1635; 216B.164, subdivisions 2, 3,
4, 6, by adding subdivisions; 216B.1691, subdivision 2e, by adding a subdivision;
216B.1692, subdivisions 1, 8, by adding a subdivision; 216B.1695, subdivision
5, by adding a subdivision; 216B.2401; 216B.241, subdivisions 1, 1e, by adding
a subdivision; 216B.2411, subdivision 3; 216C.05; 216C.435, subdivision 8,
by adding a subdivision; 216C.436, subdivisions 2, 7, 8; 239.101, subdivision
3; 245.4712, subdivision 1; 268.051, subdivision 5; 268.07, subdivision 3b;
268.125, subdivisions 1, 3, 4, 5; 268.136, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, by adding
a subdivision; 268.23; 268A.13; 268A.14, subdivision 1; 298.22, subdivision
1; 298.28, subdivision 9c; 326.02, subdivision 5; 326A.04, subdivisions 2, 3, 5,
7; 326A.10; 326B.081, subdivision 3; 326B.082, subdivision 11; 326B.093,
subdivision 4; 326B.101; 326B.103, subdivision 11; 326B.121, subdivision 1;
326B.163, by adding subdivisions; 326B.184, subdivisions 1, 2, by adding a
subdivision; 326B.187; 326B.31, by adding a subdivision; 326B.33, subdivisions
19, 21; 326B.36, subdivision 7; 326B.37, by adding a subdivision; 326B.43,
subdivision 2; 326B.49, subdivisions 2, 3; 326B.89, subdivision 1; 327B.04,
subdivision 4; 341.21, subdivision 3a; 341.221; 341.27; 341.29; 341.30,
subdivision 4; 341.32, subdivision 2; 341.321; 429.101, subdivision 2; 462.358,
subdivision 2b; 462A.37, subdivision 1; 507.235, subdivision 2; 559.211,
subdivision 2; Laws 2005, chapter 97, article 10, section 3; Laws 2006, chapter
269, section 2, as amended; Laws 2011, First Special Session chapter 2, article 2,
section 3, subdivision 4; Laws 2012, chapter 201, article 1, section 3; proposing
coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 3; 116C; 116J; 116L; 154;
155A; 161; 179; 216B; 216C; 268; 326B; 383D; 559; proposing coding for
new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 80G; repealing Minnesota Statutes
2012, sections 116W.01; 116W.02; 116W.03; 116W.035; 116W.04; 116W.05;
116W.06; 116W.20; 116W.21; 116W.23; 116W.24; 116W.25; 116W.26; 116W.27;
116W.28; 116W.29; 116W.30; 116W.31; 116W.32; 116W.33; 116W.34; 155A.25,
subdivision 1; 216B.1637; 237.012, subdivision 3; 326A.03, subdivisions 2, 5, 8;
326B.31, subdivisions 18, 19, 22; 326B.978, subdivision 4; 507.235, subdivision
4; Minnesota Rules, parts 1105.0600; 1105.2550; 1105.2700; 1307.0032;
3800.3520, subpart 5, items C, D; 3800.3602, subpart 2, item B.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

ARTICLE 1

APPROPRIATIONS

Section 1. new text begin JOBS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS.
new text end

new text begin The amounts shown in this section summarize direct appropriations, by fund, made
in this article.
new text end

new text begin 2014
new text end
new text begin 2015
new text end
new text begin Total
new text end
new text begin General
new text end
new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 197,787,000
new text end
new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 170,068,000
new text end
new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 367,855,000
new text end
new text begin Workforce Development
new text end
new text begin 21,469,000
new text end
new text begin 20,951,000
new text end
new text begin 42,420,000
new text end
new text begin Remediation
new text end
new text begin 700,000
new text end
new text begin 700,000
new text end
new text begin 1,400,000
new text end
new text begin Workers' Compensation
new text end
new text begin 23,535,000
new text end
new text begin 23,325,000
new text end
new text begin 46,860,000
new text end
new text begin Special Revenue
new text end
new text begin 940,000
new text end
new text begin 1,240,000
new text end
new text begin 2,180,000
new text end
new text begin Petroleum Tank Release
new text end
new text begin 1,052,000
new text end
new text begin 1,052,000
new text end
new text begin 2,104,000
new text end
new text begin Total
new text end
new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 245,483,000
new text end
new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 217,336,000
new text end
new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 462,819,000
new text end

Sec. 2. new text begin JOBS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
new text end

new text begin The sums shown in the columns marked "Appropriations" are appropriated to the
agencies and for the purposes specified in this article. The appropriations are from the
general fund, or another named fund, and are available for the fiscal years indicated
for each purpose. The figures "2014" and "2015" used in this article mean that the
appropriations listed under them are available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014, or
June 30, 2015, respectively. "The first year" is fiscal year 2014. "The second year" is fiscal
year 2015. "The biennium" is fiscal years 2014 and 2015.
new text end

new text begin APPROPRIATIONS
new text end
new text begin Available for the Year
new text end
new text begin Ending June 30
new text end
new text begin 2014
new text end
new text begin 2015
new text end

Sec. 3. new text begin DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 107,134,000
new text end
new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 97,364,000
new text end
new text begin Appropriations by Fund
new text end
new text begin 2014
new text end
new text begin 2015
new text end
new text begin General
new text end
new text begin 85,994,000
new text end
new text begin 76,742,000
new text end
new text begin Remediation
new text end
new text begin 700,000
new text end
new text begin 700,000
new text end
new text begin Workforce
Development
new text end
new text begin 20,440,000
new text end
new text begin 19,922,000
new text end

new text begin The amounts that may be spent for each
purpose are specified in the following
subdivisions.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Business and Community
Development
new text end

new text begin 53,642,000
new text end
new text begin 45,407,000
new text end
new text begin Appropriations by Fund
new text end
new text begin General
new text end
new text begin 52,942,000
new text end
new text begin 44,707,000
new text end
new text begin Remediation
new text end
new text begin 700,000
new text end
new text begin 700,000
new text end

new text begin (a)(1) $15,000,000 each year is for
the Minnesota investment fund under
Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.8731. This
appropriation is available until spent.
new text end

new text begin (2) Of the amount available under clause
(1), up to $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2014
is for a loan to facilitate initial investment
in the purchase and operation of a
biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
This loan is not subject to the loan limitations
under Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.8731,
and shall be forgiven by the commissioner
of employment and economic development
upon verification of meeting performance
goals. Purchases related to and for the
purposes of this loan award must be made
between January 1, 2013, and June 30, 2015.
The amount under this clause is available
until expended.
new text end

new text begin (3) Of the amount available under clause (1),
up to $2,000,000 is available for subsequent
investment in the biopharmaceutical facility
project in clause (2). The amount under this
clause is available until expended. Loan
thresholds under clause (2) must be achieved
and maintained to receive funding. Loans
are not subject to the loan limitations under
Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.8731, and
shall be forgiven by the commissioner of
employment and economic development
upon verification of meeting performance
goals. Purchases related to and for the
purposes of loan awards must be made during
the biennium the loan was received.
new text end

new text begin (4) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary,
the biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility
in this paragraph shall be deemed eligible
for the Minnesota job creation fund under
Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.8748,
by having at least $25,000,000 in capital
investment and 190 retained employees.
new text end

new text begin (5) For purposes of clauses (1) to (4),
"biopharmaceutical" and "biologics" are
interchangeable and mean medical drugs
or medicinal preparations produced using
technology that uses biological systems,
living organisms, or derivatives of living
organisms, to make or modify products or
processes for specific use. The medical drugs
or medicinal preparations include but are not
limited to proteins, antibodies, nucleic acids,
and vaccines.
new text end

new text begin (b) $12,000,000 each year is for the
Minnesota job creation fund under Minnesota
Statutes, section 116J.8748. Of this amount,
the commissioner of employment and
economic development may use up to three
percent for administrative expenses. This
appropriation is available until spent. The
base funding for this program shall be
$12,500,000 each year in the fiscal year
2016-2017 biennium.
new text end

new text begin (c) $1,272,000 each year is from the
general fund for contaminated site cleanup
and development grants under Minnesota
Statutes, sections 116J.551 to 116J.558. This
appropriation is available until expended.
new text end

new text begin (d) $700,000 each year is from the
remediation fund for contaminated site
cleanup and development grants under
Minnesota Statutes, sections 116J.551 to
116J.558. This appropriation is available
until expended.
new text end

new text begin (e) $1,425,000 the first year and $1,425,000
the second year are from the general fund for
the business development competitive grant
program. Of this amount, up to five percent
is for administration and monitoring of the
business development competitive grant
program. All grant awards shall be for two
consecutive years. Grants shall be awarded
in the first year.
new text end

new text begin (f) $4,195,000 each year is from the general
fund for the Minnesota job skills partnership
program under Minnesota Statutes, sections
116L.01 to 116L.17. If the appropriation for
either year is insufficient, the appropriation
for the other year is available. This
appropriation is available until spent.
new text end

new text begin (g) $6,000,000 the first year is from the
general fund for the redevelopment program
under Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.571.
This is a onetime appropriation and is
available until spent.
new text end

new text begin (h) $12,000 each year is from the general
fund for a grant to the Upper Minnesota Film
Office.
new text end

new text begin (i) $325,000 each year is from the general
fund for the Minnesota Film and TV Board.
The appropriation in each year is available
only upon receipt by the board of $1 in
matching contributions of money or in-kind
contributions from nonstate sources for every
$3 provided by this appropriation, except that
each year up to $50,000 is available on July
1 even if the required matching contribution
has not been received by that date.
new text end

new text begin (j) $100,000 each year is for a grant to the
Northern Lights International Music Festival.
new text end

new text begin (k) $5,000,000 each year is from the general
fund for a grant to the Minnesota Film
and TV Board for the film production jobs
program under Minnesota Statutes, section
116U.26. This appropriation is available
until expended. The base funding for this
program shall be $1,500,000 each year in the
fiscal year 2016-2017 biennium.
new text end

new text begin (l) $375,000 each year is from the general
fund for a grant to Enterprise Minnesota, Inc.,
for the small business growth acceleration
program under Minnesota Statutes, section
116O.115. This is a onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (m) $160,000 each year is from the general
fund for a grant to develop and implement
a southern and southwestern Minnesota
initiative foundation collaborative pilot
project. Funds available under this paragraph
must be used to support and develop
entrepreneurs in diverse populations in
southern and southwestern Minnesota. This
is a onetime appropriation and is available
until expended.
new text end

new text begin (n) $100,000 each year is from the general
fund for the Center for Rural Policy
and Development. This is a onetime
appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (o) $250,000 each year is from the general
fund for the Broadband Development Office.
new text end

new text begin (p) $250,000 the first year is from the
general fund for a onetime grant to the St.
Paul Planning and Economic Development
Department for neighborhood stabilization
use in NSP3.
new text end

new text begin (q) $1,235,000 the first year is from the
general fund for a onetime grant to a city
of the second class that is designated as an
economically depressed area by the United
States Department of Commerce. The
appropriation is for economic development,
redevelopment, and job creation programs
and projects. This appropriation is available
until expended.
new text end

new text begin (r) $875,000 each year is from the general
fund for the Host Community Economic
Development Program established in
Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.548.
new text end

new text begin (s) $750,000 the first year is from the general
fund for a onetime grant to the city of Morris
for loans or grants to agricultural processing
facilities for energy efficiency improvements.
Funds available under this section shall be
used to increase conservation and promote
energy efficiency through retrofitting existing
systems and installing new systems to
recover waste heat from industrial processes
and reuse energy. This appropriation is not
available until the commissioner determines
that at least $1,250,000 is committed to
the project from nonpublic sources. This
appropriation is available until expended.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Workforce Development
new text end

new text begin 16,386,000
new text end
new text begin 14,881,000
new text end
new text begin Appropriations by Fund
new text end
new text begin General
new text end
new text begin 2,776,000
new text end
new text begin 1,789,000
new text end
new text begin Workforce
Development
new text end
new text begin 13,610,000
new text end
new text begin 13,092,000
new text end

new text begin (a) $1,039,000 each year from the general
fund and $2,244,000 each year from the
workforce development fund are for the adult
workforce development competitive grant
program. Of this amount, up to five percent
is for administration and monitoring of the
adult workforce development competitive
grant program. All grant awards shall be
for two consecutive years. Grants shall be
awarded in the first year.
new text end

new text begin (b) $3,500,000 each year is from the
workforce development fund for the
Minnesota youth program under Minnesota
Statutes, sections 116L.56 and 116L.561.
new text end

new text begin (c) $1,000,000 each year is from the
workforce development fund and $250,000
each year is from the general fund for
the youthbuild program under Minnesota
Statutes, sections 116L.361 to 116L.366. Of
this appropriation and notwithstanding any
law to the contrary, $250,000 each year is for
the Little Earth youthbuild program and is
available until expended. The appropriation
from the general fund and the appropriation to
Little Earth youthbuild program are onetime.
new text end

new text begin (d) $200,000 each year is from the workforce
development fund for a grant to Minnesota
Diversified Industries, Inc., to provide
progressive development and employment
opportunities for people with disabilities.
new text end

new text begin (e) $2,848,000 each year is from the
workforce development fund for the youth
workforce development competitive grant
program. Of this amount, up to five percent
is for administration and monitoring of the
youth workforce development competitive
grant program. All grant awards shall be
for two consecutive years. Grants shall be
awarded in the first year.
new text end

new text begin (f) $1,500,000 each year is from the
workforce development fund for a grant
to FastTRAC - Minnesota Adult Careers
Pathways Program. Up to ten percent
of this appropriation may be used to
provide leadership, oversight, and technical
assistance services for low-skilled,
low-income adults.
new text end

new text begin (g) $987,000 in fiscal year 2014 is a onetime
appropriation from the general fund for
the pilot customized training program for
manufacturing industries under article 3. Of
this amount:
new text end

new text begin (1) $240,000 is for the commissioner for
coordination, oversight, and reporting
responsibilities related to the customized
training program;
new text end

new text begin (2) $187,000 is for a grant to Alexandria
Technical College for the customized training
center;
new text end

new text begin (3) $380,000 is for a grant to Century College
for the purposes of this paragraph;
new text end

new text begin (4) $90,000 is for Hennepin Technical
College for the purposes of this paragraph;
and
new text end

new text begin (5) $90,000 is for Central Lakes College for
the purposes of this paragraph.
new text end

new text begin (h) $425,000 the first year and $425,000
the second year are from the workforce
development fund for a grant to the
Minnesota High Tech Association to support
SciTechsperience, a program that supports
science, technology, engineering, and math
(STEM) internship opportunities for two-
and four-year college and university students
in their field of study. The internship
opportunities must match students with
paid internships within STEM disciplines
at small, for-profit companies located in the
seven-county metropolitan area, with fewer
than 150 total employees, or at small or
medium, for-profit companies located outside
of the seven-county metropolitan area, with
fewer than 250 total employees. At least 100
students must be matched in the first year
and at least 125 students must be matched in
the second year. Selected hiring companies
shall receive from the grant 50 percent of the
wages paid to the intern, capped at $2,500
per intern. The program must work toward
increasing the participation among women
or other underserved populations. This is a
onetime appropriation and is available until
expended.
new text end

new text begin (i) $500,000 each year is from the workforce
development fund for the Opportunities
Industrialization Center programs. This
appropriation shall be divided equally among
the eligible centers.
new text end

new text begin (j) $450,000 the first year is from the
workforce development fund for the
foreign-trained health care professionals
grant program modeled after the pilot
program conducted under Laws 2006,
chapter 282, article 11, section 2, subdivision
12, to encourage state licensure of
foreign-trained health care professionals,
including: physicians, with preference given
to primary care physicians who commit
to practicing for at least five years after
licensure in underserved areas of the state;
nurses; dentists; pharmacists; mental health
professionals; and other allied health care
professionals. The commissioner must
collaborate with health-related licensing
boards and Minnesota workforce centers to
award grants to foreign-trained health care
professionals sufficient to cover the actual
costs of taking a course to prepare health
care professionals for required licensing
examinations and the fee for the state
licensing examinations. When awarding
grants, the commissioner must consider the
following factors:
new text end

new text begin (1) whether the recipient's training involves
a medical specialty that is in high demand in
one or more communities in the state;
new text end

new text begin (2) whether the recipient commits to
practicing in a designated rural area or an
underserved urban community, as defined in
Minnesota Statutes, section 144.1501;
new text end

new text begin (3) whether the recipient's language skills
provide an opportunity for needed health care
access for underserved Minnesotans; and
new text end

new text begin (4) any additional criteria established
by the commissioner. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until expended.
new text end

new text begin (k) $68,000 the first year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to Olmsted
County for employment supports and
independent living services to county
residents diagnosed with high-functioning
autism, Asperger's syndrome, nonverbal
learning disorders, and pervasive
development disorder, not otherwise
specified, and for education, outreach,
and support services to area employers
to encourage the hiring and promotion
of workers with high-functioning autism,
Asperger's syndrome, nonverbal learning
disorders, and pervasive development
disorder, not otherwise specified. This is a
onetime appropriation and is available until
expended.
new text end

new text begin (l) $750,000 each year is from the workforce
development fund for a grant to the
Minnesota Alliance of Boys and Girls
Clubs to administer a statewide project
of youth jobs skills development. This
project, which may have career guidance
components, including health and life skills,
is to encourage, train, and assist youth in
job-seeking skills, workplace orientation,
and job-site knowledge through coaching.
This grant requires a 25 percent match from
nonstate resources.
new text end

new text begin (m) $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the
second year are appropriated from the general
fund for the publication, dissemination,
and use of labor market information under
Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.4011, and
for pilot programs in the workforce service
areas specified in this act, to combine career
and higher education advising.
new text end

new text begin (n) $125,000 each year is from the workforce
development fund for a grant to Big
Brothers, Big Sisters of the Greater Twin
Cities for workforce readiness, employment
exploration, and skills development for
youth ages 12 to 21. The grant must serve
youth in the Twin Cities, Central Minnesota
and Southern Minnesota Big Brothers, Big
Sisters chapters.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin General Support Services
new text end

new text begin 1,168,000
new text end
new text begin 1,168,000
new text end

new text begin $150,000 each year is from the general fund
for the cost-of-living study required under
Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.013.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Minnesota Trade Office
new text end

new text begin 2,322,000
new text end
new text begin 2,292,000
new text end

new text begin (a) $330,000 in fiscal year 2014 and $300,000
in fiscal year 2015 are for the STEP grants
in Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.979. Of
the fiscal year 2014 appropriation, $30,000
is for establishing trade, export, and cultural
exchange relations between the state of
Minnesota and east African nations.
new text end

new text begin (b) $180,000 in fiscal year 2014 and
$180,000 in fiscal year 2015 are for the Invest
Minnesota marketing initiative in Minnesota
Statutes, section 116J.9801. Notwithstanding
any other law, this provision does not expire.
new text end

new text begin (c) $270,000 each year is from the general
fund for the expansion of Minnesota Trade
Offices under Minnesota Statutes, section
116J.978.
new text end

new text begin (d) $50,000 each year is from the general
fund for the trade policy advisory group
under Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.9661.
new text end

new text begin (e) The commissioner of employment and
economic development, in consultation
with the commissioner of agriculture, shall
identify and increase export opportunities for
Minnesota agricultural products.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Vocational Rehabilitation
new text end

new text begin 27,691,000
new text end
new text begin 27,691,000
new text end
new text begin Appropriations by Fund
new text end
new text begin General
new text end
new text begin 20,861,000
new text end
new text begin 20,861,000
new text end
new text begin Workforce
Development
new text end
new text begin 6,830,000
new text end
new text begin 6,830,000
new text end

new text begin (a) $10,800,000 each year is from the general
fund for the state's vocational rehabilitation
program under Minnesota Statutes, chapter
268A.
new text end

new text begin (b) $2,261,000 each year is from the general
fund for grants to centers for independent
living under Minnesota Statutes, section
268A.11.
new text end

new text begin (c) $5,745,000 each year from the general
fund and $6,830,000 each year from the
workforce development fund is for extended
employment services for persons with
severe disabilities under Minnesota Statutes,
section 268A.15. The allocation of extended
employment funds to Courage Center from
July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 must be
contracted to Allina Health systems from
July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 to provide
extended employment services in accordance
with Minnesota Rules, parts 3300.2005 to
3300.2055.
new text end

new text begin (d) $2,055,000 each year is from the general
fund for grants to programs that provide
employment support services to persons with
mental illness under Minnesota Statutes,
sections 268A.13 and 268A.14. The base
appropriation for this program is $1,555,000
each year in the fiscal year 2016-2017
biennium.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Services for the Blind
new text end

new text begin 5,925,000
new text end
new text begin 5,925,000
new text end

Sec. 4. new text begin HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 58,748,000
new text end
new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 42,748,000
new text end

new text begin The amounts that may be spent for each
purpose are specified in the following
subdivisions.
new text end

new text begin Unless otherwise specified, this appropriation
is for transfer to the housing development
fund for the programs specified in this
section. Except as otherwise indicated, this
transfer is part of the agency's permanent
budget base.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Challenge Program
new text end

new text begin 19,203,000
new text end
new text begin 9,203,000
new text end

new text begin (a) This appropriation is for the economic
development and housing challenge program
under Minnesota Statutes, section 462A.33.
The agency must continue to strengthen its
efforts to address the disparity rate between
white households and indigenous American
Indians and communities of color. Of this
amount, $1,208,000 each year shall be made
available during the first 11 months of the
fiscal year exclusively for housing projects
for American Indians. Any funds not
committed to housing projects for American
Indians in the first 11 months of the fiscal year
shall be available for any eligible activity
under Minnesota Statues, section 462A.33.
new text end

new text begin (b) Of this amount, $10,000,000 is a onetime
appropriation and is targeted for housing in
communities and regions that have:
new text end

new text begin (1)(i) low housing vacancy rates; and
new text end

new text begin (ii) cooperatively developed a plan that
identifies current and future housing needs;
and
new text end

new text begin (2)(i) experienced job growth since 2005 and
have at least 2,000 jobs within the commuter
shed;
new text end

new text begin (ii) evidence of anticipated job expansion; or
new text end

new text begin (iii) a significant portion of area employees
who commute more than 30 miles between
their residence and their employment.
new text end

new text begin (c) Priority shall be given to programs and
projects that are land trust programs and
programs that work in coordination with a
land trust program.
new text end

new text begin (d) The base funding for this program in the
2016-2017 biennium is $12,925,000 each
year.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Housing Trust Fund
new text end

new text begin 13,276,000
new text end
new text begin 10,276,000
new text end

new text begin (a) This appropriation is for deposit in the
housing trust fund account created under
Minnesota Statutes, section 462A.201, and
may be used for the purposes provided in
that section. To the extent that these funds
are used for the acquisition of housing, the
agency shall give priority among comparable
projects to projects that focus on creating
safe and stable housing for homeless youth
or projects that provide housing to trafficked
women and children.
new text end

new text begin (b) $2,000,000 in the first year is a onetime
appropriation for temporary rental assistance
for families with school-age children who
have changed school or home at least
once in the last school year. The agency,
in consultation with the Department of
Education, may establish additional targeting
criteria.
new text end

new text begin (c) Of this amount, $500,000 the first year
is a onetime appropriation for temporary
rental assistance for adults who are in
the process of being released from state
correctional facilities or on supervised
release in the community who are homeless
or at risk of becoming homeless. The
agency, in consultation with the Department
of Corrections, may establish additional
targeting criteria to identify those adults
most at risk of reentering state correctional
facilities.
new text end

new text begin (d) Of this amount, $500,000 the first year
is a onetime appropriation for a grant to the
nonprofit organization selected to administer
the state demonstration project for high-risk
adults established under Laws 2007, chapter
54, article 1, section 19.
new text end

new text begin (e) The base funding for this program in
fiscal years 2016 and 2017 is $11,471,000
each year.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Rental Assistance for Mentally Ill
new text end

new text begin 2,838,000
new text end
new text begin 2,838,000
new text end

new text begin This appropriation is for the rental housing
assistance program under Minnesota
Statutes, section 462A.2097.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Family Homeless Prevention
new text end

new text begin 7,862,000
new text end
new text begin 7,862,000
new text end

new text begin This appropriation is for the family homeless
prevention and assistance programs under
Minnesota Statutes, section 462A.204.
The base funding for this program in the
2016-2017 biennium is $8,519,000 each year.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Home Ownership Assistance Fund
new text end

new text begin 830,000
new text end
new text begin 830,000
new text end

new text begin This appropriation is for the home ownership
assistance program under Minnesota
Statutes, section 462A.21, subdivision 8.
The agency shall continue to strengthen
its efforts to address the disparity gap in
the homeownership rate between white
households and indigenous American Indians
and communities of color.
new text end

new text begin The base funding for this program in fiscal
years 2016 and 2017 is $885,000 each year.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Affordable Rental Investment Fund
new text end

new text begin 4,218,000
new text end
new text begin 4,218,000
new text end

new text begin (a) This appropriation is for the affordable
rental investment fund program under
Minnesota Statutes, section 462A.21,
subdivision 8b, to finance the acquisition,
rehabilitation, and debt restructuring of
federally assisted rental property and
for making equity take-out loans under
Minnesota Statutes, section 462A.05,
subdivision 39.
new text end

new text begin (b) The owner of federally assisted rental
property must agree to participate in
the applicable federally assisted housing
program and to extend any existing
low-income affordability restrictions on the
housing for the maximum term permitted.
The owner must also enter into an agreement
that gives local units of government,
housing and redevelopment authorities,
and nonprofit housing organizations the
right of first refusal if the rental property
is offered for sale. Priority must be given
among comparable federally assisted rental
properties to properties with the longest
remaining term under an agreement for
federal assistance. Priority must also be
given among comparable rental housing
developments to developments that are or
will be owned by local government units, a
housing and redevelopment authority, or a
nonprofit housing organization.
new text end

new text begin (c) The appropriation also may be used to
finance the acquisition, rehabilitation, and
debt restructuring of existing supportive
housing properties. For purposes of this
subdivision, "supportive housing" means
affordable rental housing with links to
services necessary for individuals, youth, and
families with children to maintain housing
stability.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Housing Rehabilitation
new text end

new text begin 2,772,000
new text end
new text begin 2,772,000
new text end

new text begin This appropriation is for housing assistance
for the rehabilitation of single-family homes
under the housing rehabilitation program
under Minnesota Statutes, section 462A.05,
subdivision 14.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Homeownership Education,
Counseling, and Training
new text end

new text begin 791,000
new text end
new text begin 791,000
new text end

new text begin This appropriation is for the homeownership
education, counseling, and training program
under Minnesota Statutes, section 462A.209.
Priority may be given to funding programs
that are aimed at culturally specific groups
who are providing services to members of
their communities.
new text end

new text begin The base funding for this program in fiscal
years 2016 and 2017 is $857,000 each year.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Capacity Building Grants
new text end

new text begin 375,000
new text end
new text begin 375,000
new text end

new text begin This appropriation is for nonprofit capacity
building grants under Minnesota Statutes,
section 462A.21, subdivision 3b.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end

new text begin Grants
new text end

new text begin 445,000
new text end
new text begin 445,000
new text end

new text begin (a) This appropriation is for the grants in
paragraphs (b) to (d) and is available until
expended. This appropriation is added to the
agency's base.
new text end

new text begin (b) $70,000 each year is for a grant to Open
Access Connection to provide free voice mail
services for homeless and low-income people
so that they have a reliable and consistent
communication tool to aid in their search
for affordable housing and their search for
and maintenance of jobs so that they have
income to maintain affordable housing. This
service is provided in the metropolitan area
and through a toll-free number in greater
Minnesota.
new text end

new text begin (c) $200,000 each year is for a grant to
HOME Line for the tenant's rights advocacy
and services program.
new text end

new text begin (d) $175,000 each year is for a grant to the
Voice of East African Women Organization
to provide safe housing for victims of
domestic abuse and trafficking. The program
shall provide shelter to East African women
and children in Minnesota and other victims
of domestic violence. This appropriation is
available in either year.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end

new text begin Rental Rehabilitation
new text end

new text begin 3,138,000
new text end
new text begin 3,138,000
new text end

new text begin This appropriation is for the rental housing
rehabilitation loan program under Minnesota
Statutes, section 462A.05, subdivision 14.
The base funding for this program in fiscal
years 2016 and 2017 is $3,743,000 each year.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end

new text begin Transfers and Appropriations
new text end

new text begin (a) The remaining balance of appropriations
in Laws 2012, First Special Session chapter
1, article 1, section 7, for the economic
development and housing challenge program
that is unobligated to loans to homeowners
or rental property owners as of June 30,
2013, estimated to be $3,000,000 is canceled
to the general fund. By August 1, 2013,
the commissioner of the Housing Finance
Agency shall provide the commissioner of
management and budget with the information
necessary to determine the amount that is
uncommitted and available for transfer.
new text end

new text begin (b) The amount canceled to the general fund
under paragraph (a) is appropriated to the
Housing Finance Agency from the general
fund for transfer to the housing development
fund for the rehabilitation loan program
under Minnesota Statutes, section 462A.05,
subdivision 14. Until August 1, 2014,
priority in the use of these funds shall be
given to assistance for eligible homeowners
residing in the area included in DR-4069
whose homes were damaged as a result of
the storms and flooding that occurred June
14 to June 21, 2012.
new text end

Sec. 5. new text begin EXPLORE MINNESOTA TOURISM
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 13,988,000
new text end
new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 13,988,000
new text end

new text begin To develop maximum private sector
involvement in tourism, $500,000 in fiscal
year 2014 and $500,000 in fiscal year 2015
must be matched by Explore Minnesota
Tourism from nonstate sources. Each $1 of
state incentive must be matched with $6 of
private sector funding. Cash match is defined
as revenue to the state or documented cash
expenditures directly expended to support
Explore Minnesota Tourism programs. Up
to one-half of the private sector contribution
may be in-kind or soft match. The incentive
in fiscal year 2014 shall be based on fiscal
year 2013 private sector contributions. The
incentive in fiscal year 2015 shall be based on
fiscal year 2014 private sector contributions.
This incentive is ongoing.
new text end

new text begin Funding for the marketing grants is available
either year of the biennium. Unexpended
grant funds from the first year are available
in the second year.
new text end

Sec. 6. new text begin DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND
INDUSTRY
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 22,966,000
new text end
new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 22,966,000
new text end
new text begin Appropriations by Fund
new text end
new text begin 2014
new text end
new text begin 2015
new text end
new text begin General
new text end
new text begin 1,066,000
new text end
new text begin 1,066,000
new text end
new text begin Workers'
Compensation
new text end
new text begin 20,871,000
new text end
new text begin 20,871,000
new text end
new text begin Workforce
Development
new text end
new text begin 1,029,000
new text end
new text begin 1,029,000
new text end

new text begin The amounts that may be spent for each
purpose are specified in the following
subdivisions.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Workers' Compensation
new text end

new text begin 10,678,000
new text end
new text begin 10,678,000
new text end

new text begin This appropriation is from the workers'
compensation fund.
new text end

new text begin $200,000 each year is for grants to the
Vinland Center for rehabilitation services.
Grants shall be distributed as the department
refers injured workers to the Vinland Center
for rehabilitation services.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Labor Standards and Apprenticeship
new text end

new text begin 2,095,000
new text end
new text begin 2,095,000
new text end
new text begin Appropriations by Fund
new text end
new text begin General
new text end
new text begin 1,066,000
new text end
new text begin 1,066,000
new text end
new text begin Workforce
Development
new text end
new text begin 1,029,000
new text end
new text begin 1,029,000
new text end

new text begin (a) $816,000 each year is from the
general fund for the labor standards and
apprenticeship program.
new text end

new text begin (b) $150,000 each year is from the general
fund for a child labor initiative for expanding
education and outreach to high schools and
targeted industries to ensure minors entering
the workforce are safe.
new text end

new text begin (c) $879,000 each year is appropriated from
the workforce development fund for the
apprenticeship program under Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 178, and includes
$100,000 each year for labor education and
advancement program grants and to expand
and promote registered apprenticeship
training in nonconstruction trade programs.
new text end

new text begin (d) $150,000 each year is appropriated
from the workforce development fund for
prevailing wage enforcement.
new text end

new text begin (e) $70,000 each year is from the general
fund for implementing and administering a
minimum wage inflation adjustment. This
appropriation is available only if a law is
enacted in 2013 that includes an automatic
inflation adjustment to the state minimum
wage. The availability of this appropriation
is effective in the same fiscal year that the
inflation adjustment is first effective.
new text end

new text begin (f) $100,000 each year is from the general
fund for wage enforcement.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Workplace Safety
new text end

new text begin 4,154,000
new text end
new text begin 4,154,000
new text end

new text begin This appropriation is from the workers'
compensation fund.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin General Support
new text end

new text begin 6,039,000
new text end
new text begin 6,039,000
new text end

new text begin This appropriation is from the workers'
compensation fund.
new text end

Sec. 7. new text begin BUREAU OF MEDIATION
SERVICES
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 2,129,000
new text end
new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 2,033,000
new text end

new text begin (a) $68,000 each year is for grants to area
labor management committees. Grants may
be awarded for a 12-month period beginning
July 1 each year. Any unencumbered balance
remaining at the end of the first year does not
cancel but is available for the second year.
new text end

new text begin (b) $100,000 in fiscal year 2014 is
appropriated from the general fund to the
Bureau of Mediation Services for transfer
to the Office of Enterprise Technology to
develop a new business management system
for case and document management. This is
a onetime appropriation and is available for
spending until June 30, 2015. Any ongoing
information technology support or costs for
this application will be incorporated into the
service level agreement and will be paid to
the Office of Enterprise Technology by the
Bureau of Mediation Services under the rates
and mechanism specified in that agreement.
Of this amount, $25,000 each year is added
to the Bureau of Mediation Services base
budget to cover the information technology
support costs for this application.
new text end

new text begin (c) $256,000 each year is from the general
fund for the Office of Collaboration and
Dispute Resolution under Minnesota
Statutes, section 179.90. Of this amount,
$160,000 each year is for grants under
Minnesota Statutes, section 179.91, and
$96,000 each year is for intergovernmental
and public policy collaboration and operation
of the office.
new text end

new text begin (d) The bureau's general fund base
is $2,058,000 in fiscal year 2016 and
$2,058,000 in fiscal year 2017.
new text end

Sec. 8. new text begin BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 705,000
new text end
new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 618,000
new text end

Sec. 9. new text begin BOARD OF ARCHITECTURE,
ENGINEERING, LAND SURVEYING,
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE,
GEOSCIENCE, AND INTERIOR DESIGN
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 774,000
new text end
new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 774,000
new text end

Sec. 10. new text begin BOARD OF COSMETOLOGIST
EXAMINERS
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 1,346,000
new text end
new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 1,346,000
new text end

Sec. 11. new text begin BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 317,000
new text end
new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 317,000
new text end

Sec. 12. new text begin WORKERS' COMPENSATION
COURT OF APPEALS
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 1,913,000
new text end
new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 1,703,000
new text end

new text begin This appropriation is from the workers'
compensation fund.
new text end

new text begin Of this appropriation, $210,000 is a
onetime appropriation and is available for
spending until June 30, 2015. $100,000 in
fiscal year 2014 is appropriated from the
workers' compensation fund to the Workers'
Compensation Court of Appeals for transfer
to the Office of Enterprise Technology to
develop a paperless case management system
and to ensure that services and hardware
are accessible and compatible with systems
with which the Workers' Compensation
Court of Appeals must interact. This is a
onetime appropriation and is available for
spending until June 30, 2015. Any ongoing
information technology support or costs for
this application will be incorporated into the
service level agreement and will be paid to
the Office of Enterprise Technology by the
Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals
under the rates and mechanism specified in
that agreement.
new text end

Sec. 13. new text begin DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 29,006,000
new text end
new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 27,038,000
new text end
new text begin Appropriations by Fund
new text end
new text begin 2014
new text end
new text begin 2015
new text end
new text begin General
new text end
new text begin 26,263,000
new text end
new text begin 23,995,000
new text end
new text begin Special Revenue
new text end
new text begin 940,000
new text end
new text begin 1,240,000
new text end
new text begin Petroleum Tank
new text end
new text begin 1,052,000
new text end
new text begin 1,052,000
new text end
new text begin Workers'
Compensation
new text end
new text begin 751,000
new text end
new text begin 751,000
new text end

new text begin The amounts that may be spent for each
purpose are specified in the following
subdivisions.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Financial Institutions
new text end

new text begin 4,885,000
new text end
new text begin 4,885,000
new text end

new text begin $142,000 each year is for the regulation of
mortgage originators and servicers under
Minnesota Statutes, chapters 58 and 58A.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Petroleum Tank Release
Compensation Board
new text end

new text begin 1,052,000
new text end
new text begin 1,052,000
new text end

new text begin This appropriation is from the petroleum
tank fund.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Administrative Services
new text end

new text begin 6,615,000
new text end
new text begin 6,615,000
new text end

new text begin $375,000 each year is for additional
compliance efforts with unclaimed property.
The commissioner may issue contracts for
these services.
new text end

new text begin $25,000 each year is for newspaper
advertising directed at persons who own or
may own unclaimed property. By June 30
of each year, the commissioner shall submit
a report to the house and senate committees
with jurisdiction over the department of the
results of the newspaper advertisements
in returning property to the owners. This
appropriation for newspaper advertising and
the requirement of a report is for fiscal years
2014 and 2015 only.
new text end

new text begin $100,000 each year is for the support of
broadband development.
new text end

new text begin Fees for the Weights and Measures Unit are
increased by 30 percent during fiscal year
2014. All fees are deposited to the general
fund as nondedicated revenue.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Telecommunications
new text end

new text begin 1,949,000
new text end
new text begin 2,249,000
new text end
new text begin Appropriations by Fund
new text end
new text begin General
new text end
new text begin 1,009,000
new text end
new text begin 1,009,000
new text end
new text begin Special Revenue
new text end
new text begin 940,000
new text end
new text begin 1,240,000
new text end

new text begin $940,000 in fiscal year 2014 and $1,240,000
in fiscal year 2015 are appropriated to the
commissioner from the telecommunication
access fund for the following transfers. This
appropriation is added to the department's
base.
new text end

new text begin (1) $500,000 in fiscal year 2014 and $800,000
in fiscal year 2015 to the commissioner of
human services to supplement the ongoing
operational expenses of the Commission
of Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard-of-Hearing
Minnesotans;
new text end

new text begin (2) $290,000 in fiscal year 2014 and $290,000
in fiscal year 2015 to the chief information
officer for the purpose of coordinating
technology accessibility and usability; and
new text end

new text begin (3) $150,000 in fiscal year 2014 and
$150,000 in fiscal year 2015 to the
Legislative Coordinating Commission for
captioning of legislative coverage.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Enforcement
new text end

new text begin 4,824,000
new text end
new text begin 4,820,000
new text end
new text begin Appropriations by Fund
new text end
new text begin General
new text end
new text begin 4,626,000
new text end
new text begin 4,622,000
new text end
new text begin Workers'
Compensation
new text end
new text begin 198,000
new text end
new text begin 198,000
new text end

new text begin Of the general fund amount, $646,000 in
fiscal year 2014 and $642,000 in fiscal
year 2015 is to establish the regulation of
gold bullion dealers. This appropriation is
only available if a law is enacted in 2013
to establish the regulation of gold bullion
dealers.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Energy Resources
new text end

new text begin 5,766,000
new text end
new text begin 3,502,000
new text end

new text begin $2,000,000 the first year is for the
weatherization assistance program. This is a
onetime appropriation and is available until
June 30, 2015.
new text end

new text begin $150,000 each year is for grants to
providers of low-income weatherization
services to install renewable energy
equipment in households that are eligible for
weatherization assistance under Minnesota's
weatherization assistance program state
plan as provided for in Minnesota Statutes,
section 239.101.
new text end

new text begin The general fund base budget for energy
resources is $3,424,000 in fiscal year 2016
and $3,415,000 in fiscal year 2017.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Insurance
new text end

new text begin 3,915,000
new text end
new text begin 3,915,000
new text end
new text begin Appropriations by Fund
new text end
new text begin General
new text end
new text begin 3,362,000
new text end
new text begin 3,362,000
new text end
new text begin Workers'
Compensation
new text end
new text begin 553,000
new text end
new text begin 553,000
new text end

Sec. 14. new text begin PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 6,457,000
new text end
new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 6,441,000
new text end

new text begin The general fund base for the Public Utilities
Commission is $6,241,000 in fiscal year
2016 and $6,205,000 in fiscal year 2017.
new text end

Sec. 15. new text begin TRANSFERS.
new text end

new text begin (a) The deposits in each year of the biennium into the contingent account created
under Minnesota Statutes, section 268.199, estimated to be $7,500,000 each year, shall be
transferred before the closing of each fiscal year to the general fund.
new text end

new text begin (b) By June 30, 2014, the commissioner of management and budget shall transfer
$10,000,000 in assets of the workers' compensation assigned risk plan created under
Minnesota Statutes, section 79.252, to the general fund.
new text end

ARTICLE 2

LABOR AND INDUSTRY

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 116J.70, subdivision 2a, is amended to read:


Subd. 2a.

License; exceptions.

"Business license" or "license" does not include
the following:

(1) any occupational license or registration issued by a licensing board listed in
section 214.01 or any occupational registration issued by the commissioner of health
pursuant to section 214.13;

(2) any license issued by a county, home rule charter city, statutory city, township, or
other political subdivision;

(3) any license required to practice the following occupation regulated by the
following sections:

(i) abstracters regulated pursuant to chapter 386;

(ii) accountants regulated pursuant to chapter 326A;

(iii) adjusters regulated pursuant to chapter 72B;

(iv) architects regulated pursuant to chapter 326;

(v) assessors regulated pursuant to chapter 270;

(vi) athletic trainers regulated pursuant to chapter 148;

(vii) attorneys regulated pursuant to chapter 481;

(viii) auctioneers regulated pursuant to chapter 330;

(ix) barbers and cosmetologists regulated pursuant to chapter 154;

(x) boiler operators regulated pursuant to chapter deleted text begin 183deleted text end new text begin 326Bnew text end ;

(xi) chiropractors regulated pursuant to chapter 148;

(xii) collection agencies regulated pursuant to chapter 332;

(xiii) dentists, registered dental assistants, and dental hygienists regulated pursuant
to chapter 150A;

(xiv) detectives regulated pursuant to chapter 326;

(xv) electricians regulated pursuant to chapter deleted text begin 326deleted text end new text begin 326Bnew text end ;

(xvi) mortuary science practitioners regulated pursuant to chapter 149A;

(xvii) engineers regulated pursuant to chapter 326;

(xviii) insurance brokers and salespersons regulated pursuant to chapter 60A;

(xix) certified interior designers regulated pursuant to chapter 326;

(xx) midwives regulated pursuant to chapter 147D;

(xxi) nursing home administrators regulated pursuant to chapter 144A;

(xxii) optometrists regulated pursuant to chapter 148;

(xxiii) osteopathic physicians regulated pursuant to chapter 147;

(xxiv) pharmacists regulated pursuant to chapter 151;

(xxv) physical therapists regulated pursuant to chapter 148;

(xxvi) physician assistants regulated pursuant to chapter 147A;

(xxvii) physicians and surgeons regulated pursuant to chapter 147;

(xxviii) plumbers regulated pursuant to chapter deleted text begin 326deleted text end new text begin 326Bnew text end ;

(xxix) podiatrists regulated pursuant to chapter 153;

(xxx) practical nurses regulated pursuant to chapter 148;

(xxxi) professional fund-raisers regulated pursuant to chapter 309;

(xxxii) psychologists regulated pursuant to chapter 148;

(xxxiii) real estate brokers, salespersons, and others regulated pursuant to chapters
82 and 83;

(xxxiv) registered nurses regulated pursuant to chapter 148;

(xxxv) securities brokers, dealers, agents, and investment advisers regulated
pursuant to chapter 80A;

(xxxvi) steamfitters regulated pursuant to chapter deleted text begin 326deleted text end new text begin 326Bnew text end ;

(xxxvii) teachers and supervisory and support personnel regulated pursuant to
chapter 125;

(xxxviii) veterinarians regulated pursuant to chapter 156;

(xxxix) water conditioning contractors and installers regulated pursuant to chapter
deleted text begin 326deleted text end new text begin 326Bnew text end ;

(xl) water well contractors regulated pursuant to chapter 103I;

(xli) water and waste treatment operators regulated pursuant to chapter 115;

(xlii) motor carriers regulated pursuant to chapter 221;

(xliii) professional firms regulated under chapter 319B;

(xliv) real estate appraisers regulated pursuant to chapter 82B;

(xlv) residential building contractors, residential remodelers, residential roofers,
manufactured home installers, and specialty contractors regulated pursuant to chapter
deleted text begin 326deleted text end new text begin 326Bnew text end ;

(xlvi) licensed professional counselors regulated pursuant to chapter 148B;

(4) any driver's license required pursuant to chapter 171;

(5) any aircraft license required pursuant to chapter 360;

(6) any watercraft license required pursuant to chapter 86B;

(7) any license, permit, registration, certification, or other approval pertaining to a
regulatory or management program related to the protection, conservation, or use of or
interference with the resources of land, air, or water, which is required to be obtained
from a state agency or instrumentality; and

(8) any pollution control rule or standard established by the Pollution Control
Agency or any health rule or standard established by the commissioner of health or any
licensing rule or standard established by the commissioner of human services.

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 177.27, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Compliance orders.

The commissioner may issue an order requiring
an employer to comply with sections 177.21 to 177.435, 181.02, 181.03, 181.031,
181.032, 181.101, 181.11, 181.12, 181.13, 181.14, 181.145, 181.15, 181.275, subdivision
2a
, new text begin 181.722, new text end and 181.79, or with any rule promulgated under section 177.28. The
commissioner shall issue an order requiring an employer to comply with sections 177.41
to 177.435 if the violation is repeated. For purposes of this subdivision only, a violation
is repeated if at any time during the two years that preceded the date of violation, the
commissioner issued an order to the employer for violation of sections 177.41 to 177.435
and the order is final or the commissioner and the employer have entered into a settlement
agreement that required the employer to pay back wages that were required by sections
177.41 to 177.435. The department shall serve the order upon the employer or the
employer's authorized representative in person or by certified mail at the employer's place
of business. An employer who wishes to contest the order must file written notice of
objection to the order with the commissioner within 15 calendar days after being served
with the order. A contested case proceeding must then be held in accordance with sections
14.57 to 14.69. If, within 15 calendar days after being served with the order, the employer
fails to file a written notice of objection with the commissioner, the order becomes a
final order of the commissioner.

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326.02, subdivision 5, is amended to read:


Subd. 5.

Limitation.

The provisions of sections 326.02 to 326.15 shall not apply
to the preparation of plans and specifications for the erection, enlargement, or alteration
of any building or other structure by any person, for that person's exclusive occupancy
or use, unless such occupancy or use involves the public health or safety or the health
or safety of the employees of said person, or of the buildings listed in section 326.03,
subdivision 2
, nor to any detailed or shop plans required to be furnished by a contractor
to a registered engineer, landscape architect, architect, or certified interior designer,
nor to any standardized manufactured product, nor to any construction superintendent
supervising the execution of work designed by an architect, landscape architect, engineer,
or certified interior designer licensed or certified in accordance with section 326.03, nor
to the planning for and supervision of the construction and installation of work by an
electrical new text begin or elevator new text end contractor or master plumber as defined in and licensed pursuant to
chapter 326B, where such work is within the scope of such licensed activity and not
within the practice of professional engineering, or architecture, or where the person does
not claim to be a certified interior designer as defined in subdivision 2, 3, or 4b.

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326B.081, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Applicable law.

"Applicable law" means the provisions of sections
181.723, 325E.66, 327.31 to 327.36, deleted text begin anddeleted text end this chapter, new text begin and chapter 341, new text end and all rules,
orders, stipulation agreements, settlements, compliance agreements, licenses, registrations,
certificates, and permits adopted, issued, or enforced by the department under sections
181.723, 325E.66, 327.31 to 327.36, deleted text begin ordeleted text end this chapternew text begin , or chapter 341new text end .

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326B.082, subdivision 11, is amended to read:


Subd. 11.

Licensing orders; grounds; reapplication.

(a) The commissioner may
deny an application for a permit, license, registration, or certificate if the applicant does
not meet or fails to maintain the minimum qualifications for holding the permit, license,
registration, or certificate, or has any unresolved violations or unpaid fees or monetary
penalties related to the activity for which the permit, license, registration, or certificate has
been applied for or was issued.

(b) The commissioner may deny, suspend, limit, place conditions on, or revoke a
person's permit, license, registration, or certificate, or censure the person holding the
permit, license, registration, or certificate, if the commissioner finds that the person:

(1) committed one or more violations of the applicable law;

(2) submitted false or misleading information to the state in connection with
activities for which the permit, license, registration, or certificate was issued, or in
connection with the application for the permit, license, registration, or certificate;

(3) allowed the alteration or use of the person's own permit, license, registration,
or certificate by another person;

(4) within the previous five years, was convicted of a crime in connection with
activities for which the permit, license, registration, or certificate was issued;

(5) violatednew text begin : (i)new text end a final administrative order issued under subdivision 7 deleted text begin ordeleted text end new text begin , (ii)new text end a final
stop order issued under subdivision 10, deleted text begin ordeleted text end new text begin (iii)new text end injunctive relief issued under subdivision 9new text begin ,
or (iv) a consent order or final order of the commissioner
new text end ;

(6) failed to cooperate with a commissioner's request to give testimony, to produce
documents, things, apparatus, devices, equipment, or materials, or to access property
under subdivision 2;

(7) retaliated in any manner against any employee or person who is questioned by,
cooperates with, or provides information to the commissioner or an employee or agent
authorized by the commissioner who seeks access to property or things under subdivision 2;

(8) engaged in any fraudulent, deceptive, or dishonest act or practice; or

(9) performed work in connection with the permit, license, registration, or
certificate or conducted the person's affairs in a manner that demonstrates incompetence,
untrustworthiness, or financial irresponsibility.

(c) If the commissioner revokes or denies a person's permit, license, registration,
or certificate under paragraph (b), the person is prohibited from reapplying for the same
type of permit, license, registration, or certificate for at least two years after the effective
date of the revocation or denial. The commissioner may, as a condition of reapplication,
require the person to obtain a bond or comply with additional reasonable conditions the
commissioner considers necessary to protect the public.

(d) If a permit, license, registration, or certificate expires, or is surrendered,
withdrawn, or terminated, or otherwise becomes ineffective, the commissioner may
institute a proceeding under this subdivision within two years after the permit, license,
registration, or certificate was last effective and enter a revocation or suspension order as
of the last date on which the permit, license, registration, or certificate was in effect.

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326B.093, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Examination results.

If the applicant receives a passing score on the
examination and meets all other requirements for licensure, the commissioner must
approve the application and notify the applicant of the approval within 60 days of the
date of the passing score. The applicant must, within deleted text begin 90deleted text end new text begin 180new text end days after the notification
of approval, pay the license fee. Upon receipt of the license fee, the commissioner must
issue the license. If the applicant does not pay the license fee within deleted text begin 90deleted text end new text begin 180new text end days after
the notification of approval, the commissioner will rescind the approval and must deny
the application. If the applicant does not receive a passing score on the examination,
the commissioner must deny the application. If the application is denied because of the
applicant's failure to receive a passing score on the examination, then the applicant cannot
submit a new application for the license until at least 30 days after the notification of denial.

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326B.101, is amended to read:


326B.101 POLICY AND PURPOSE.

The State Building Code governs the construction, reconstruction, alteration, deleted text begin and
deleted text end repairnew text begin , and usenew text end of buildings and other structures to which the code is applicable. The
commissioner shall administer and amend a state code of building construction which will
provide basic and uniform performance standards, establish reasonable safeguards for
health, safety, welfare, comfort, and security of the residents of this state and provide for
the use of modern methods, devices, materials, and techniques which will in part tend to
lower construction costs. The construction of buildings should be permitted at the least
possible cost consistent with recognized standards of health and safety.

Sec. 8.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326B.103, subdivision 11, is amended to read:


Subd. 11.

Public building.

"Public building" means a building and its grounds the
cost of which is paid for by the state or a state agency regardless of its cost, and a school
district building project new text begin or charter school building project new text end the cost of which is $100,000
or more.

Sec. 9.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326B.121, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Application.

(a) The State Building Code is the standard that applies
statewide for the construction, reconstruction, alteration, deleted text begin anddeleted text end repairnew text begin , and usenew text end of buildings
and other structures of the type governed by the code.

(b) The State Building Code supersedes the building code of any municipality.

(c) The State Building Code does not apply to agricultural buildings except:

(1) with respect to state inspections required or rulemaking authorized by sections
103F.141; 216C.19, subdivision 9; and 326B.36; and

(2) translucent panels or other skylights without raised curbs shall be supported to
have equivalent load-bearing capacity as the surrounding roof.

Sec. 10.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326B.163, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Direct supervision. new text end

new text begin "Direct supervision" means:
new text end

new text begin (1) an unlicensed individual is being directly supervised by an individual licensed
to perform the elevator work being supervised during the entire time the unlicensed
individual is performing elevator work;
new text end

new text begin (2) the licensed individual is physically present at the location where the unlicensed
individual is performing elevator work and immediately available to the unlicensed
individual at all times for assistance and direction;
new text end

new text begin (3) the licensed individual shall review the elevator work performed by the
unlicensed individual before the elevator work is operated; and
new text end

new text begin (4) the licensed individual is able to and does determine that all elevator work
performed by the unlicensed individual is performed in compliance with the elevator code.
new text end

Sec. 11.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326B.163, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Elevator contractor. new text end

new text begin "Elevator contractor" means a licensed contractor
whose responsible licensed individual is a master elevator constructor. An elevator
contractor license does not itself qualify its holder to perform or supervise elevator work
authorized by holding a personal license issued by the commissioner.
new text end

Sec. 12.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326B.163, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 11. new text end

new text begin Limited elevator contractor. new text end

new text begin "Limited elevator contractor" means a
licensed contractor whose responsible licensed individual is a limited master elevator
constructor. A limited elevator contractor or its employees may only install, test, or alter
residential elevators, platform lifts, stairway chairlifts, dumbwaiters, material lifts, limited
use or limited application elevator equipment, conveyors, and special purpose personnel
elevators.
new text end

Sec. 13.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326B.163, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 11a. new text end

new text begin Limited elevator work. new text end

new text begin "Limited elevator work" means the installing,
maintaining, altering, repairing, testing, planning, or laying out of residential elevators,
platform lifts, stairway chairlifts, dumbwaiters, material lifts, limited use or limited
application elevator equipment, conveyors, and special purpose personnel elevators
as covered by Minnesota Rules, chapters 1307 and 1315. Limited elevator work also
includes electrical wiring on the load side of the elevator equipment disconnect and the
decommissioning of elevator equipment to enable safe removal.
new text end

Sec. 14.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326B.163, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 12. new text end

new text begin Elevator work. new text end

new text begin "Elevator work" means the installing, maintaining,
altering, repairing, testing, planning, or laying out of elevator apparatus or equipment as
covered by Minnesota Rules, chapters 1307 and 1315. Elevator work also includes the
disconnection of electrical wiring on the load side of the elevator equipment disconnect
and the decommissioning of elevator equipment to enable safe removal.
new text end

Sec. 15.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326B.163, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 13. new text end

new text begin Master elevator constructor. new text end

new text begin "Master elevator constructor" means
an individual having the necessary qualifications, training, experience, and technical
knowledge to properly plan, lay out, supervise, and perform the installation, maintenance,
altering, testing, wiring, and repair of apparatus and equipment for elevators, including
electrical wiring on the load side of the elevator equipment disconnect and who is licensed
as a master elevator constructor by the commissioner.
new text end

Sec. 16.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326B.163, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 14. new text end

new text begin Limited master elevator constructor. new text end

new text begin "Limited master elevator
constructor" means an individual having the necessary qualifications, training, experience,
and technical knowledge to properly plan, lay out, supervise, and perform the testing,
altering, installation, maintenance, and repair of wiring, apparatus, and equipment for
residential elevators, platform lifts, stairway chairlifts, dumbwaiters, material lifts, limited
use or limited application elevator equipment, conveyors, and special purpose personnel
elevators, including wiring on the load side of the elevator equipment disconnect and who
is licensed as a limited master elevator constructor by the commissioner.
new text end

Sec. 17.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326B.163, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 14a. new text end

new text begin Limited journeyman elevator constructor. new text end

new text begin "Limited journeyman
elevator constructor" means an individual having the necessary qualifications, training,
experience, and technical knowledge to install, maintain, alter, test, and repair apparatus
and equipment for residential elevators, platform lifts, stairway chairlifts, dumbwaiters,
material lifts, limited use or limited application elevator equipment, conveyors, and
special purpose personnel elevators, including electrical wiring on the load side of the
elevator equipment disconnect and who is licensed as a limited journeyman elevator
constructor by the commissioner.
new text end

Sec. 18.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326B.163, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 15. new text end

new text begin Journeyman elevator constructor. new text end

new text begin "Journeyman elevator constructor"
means an individual having the necessary qualifications, training, experience, and
technical knowledge to install, maintain, alter, test, and repair apparatus and equipment for
elevators, including electrical wiring on the load side of the elevator equipment disconnect
and who is licensed as a journeyman elevator constructor by the commissioner.
new text end

Sec. 19.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326B.163, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 16. new text end

new text begin Registered unlicensed elevator constructor. new text end

new text begin "Registered unlicensed
elevator constructor" means an individual who has registered with the department but is
not licensed by the commissioner to perform elevator work.
new text end

Sec. 20.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326B.163, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 17. new text end

new text begin Residential dwelling. new text end

new text begin "Residential dwelling" is a single dwelling unit
that is contained in a one-family, two-family, or multifamily dwelling. A residential
dwelling also includes outdoor space at a one-family dwelling.
new text end

Sec. 21.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326B.163, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 18. new text end

new text begin Responsible licensed individual. new text end

new text begin "Responsible licensed individual"
means an individual licensed as a master elevator constructor or limited master elevator
constructor who is identified as the responsible licensed individual on an elevator
contractor license application.
new text end

Sec. 22.

new text begin [326B.164] LICENSES.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Master elevator constructor. new text end

new text begin (a) Except as otherwise provided by
law, no individual shall perform or supervise elevator work, unless:
new text end

new text begin (1) the individual is licensed by the commissioner as a master elevator constructor;
and
new text end

new text begin (2) the elevator work is for a licensed elevator contractor and the individual is an
employee, partner, or officer of, or is the licensed contractor.
new text end

new text begin (b) An applicant for a master elevator constructor license shall:
new text end

new text begin (1) have at least one year of experience, acceptable to the commissioner, as a
licensed journeyman elevator constructor; or
new text end

new text begin (2) have at least six years' experience, acceptable to the commissioner, in planning
for, laying out, supervising, and installing apparatus, equipment, and wiring for elevators.
new text end

new text begin (c) Individuals licensed as master elevator constructors under section 326B.33,
subdivision 11, as of December 31, 2013, shall not be required to pass an examination
under this section but, effective January 1, 2014, shall be subject to the requirements of
sections 326B.163 to 326B.191.
new text end

new text begin (d) Except for the initial license term, as a condition of license renewal, master
elevator constructors must attain a minimum of 16 hours of continuing education credit
approved by the commissioner every renewal period. Not less than 12 hours shall be based
on the Minnesota Elevator Code or elevator technology, and not less than four hours shall
be based on the National Electrical Code.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Limited master elevator constructor. new text end

new text begin (a) Except as otherwise provided
by law, no individual shall perform or supervise elevator work on residential elevators,
platform lifts, stairway chairlifts, dumbwaiters, material lifts, limited use or limited
application elevator equipment, conveyors, and special purpose personnel elevators, unless:
new text end

new text begin (1) the individual is licensed by the commissioner as a limited master elevator
constructor; and
new text end

new text begin (2) the elevator work is for a limited elevator contractor and the individual is an
employee, partner, or officer of, or is the licensed contractor.
new text end

new text begin (b) An applicant for a limited master elevator constructor license shall have at
least three years of experience, acceptable to the commissioner, in installing apparatus,
equipment, and wiring for elevators.
new text end

new text begin (c) Except for the initial license term, as a condition of license renewal, limited
master elevator constructors must attain a minimum of eight hours of continuing education
credit approved by the commissioner every renewal period. Not less than six hours shall
be based on the Minnesota Elevator Code or elevator technology, and not less than two
hours on the National Electrical Code.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Journeyman elevator constructor. new text end

new text begin (a) Except as otherwise provided
by law, no individual shall perform and supervise elevator work except for planning or
laying out of elevator work, unless:
new text end

new text begin (1) the individual is licensed by the commissioner as a journeyman elevator
constructor; and
new text end

new text begin (2) the elevator work is for an elevator contractor, and the individual is an employee,
partner, or officer of the licensed elevator contractor.
new text end

new text begin (b) An applicant for a journeyman elevator constructor license shall have completed
a four-year elevator mechanics apprenticeship registered with the United States
Department of Labor or worked at least 9,000 hours in five consecutive years for a
licensed elevator contractor, acceptable to the commissioner, installing, maintaining,
modernizing, testing, wiring, and repairing elevators.
new text end

new text begin (c) Individuals licensed as journeyman elevator constructors under section 326B.33,
subdivision 8, as of December 31, 2013, shall not be required to pass an examination
under this section but, effective January 1, 2014, shall be subject to the requirements of
sections 326B.163 to 326B.191.
new text end

new text begin (d) As a condition of license renewal, journeyman elevator constructors must attain
a minimum of 16 hours of continuing education credit approved by the commissioner
every renewal period. Not less than 12 hours shall be based on the Minnesota Elevator
Code or elevator technology, and not less than four hours shall be based on the National
Electrical Code.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3a. new text end

new text begin Limited journeyman elevator constructor. new text end

new text begin (a) Except as otherwise
provided by law, no individual shall perform or supervise elevator work on residential
elevators, platform lifts, stairway chairlifts, dumbwaiters, material lifts, limited use
or limited application elevator equipment, conveyors, and special purpose personnel
elevators, except for planning or laying out of elevator work, unless:
new text end

new text begin (1) the individual is licensed by the commissioner as a limited journeyman elevator
constructor; and
new text end

new text begin (2) the elevator work is for a limited elevator contractor or an elevator contractor,
and the individual is an employee, partner, or officer of the licensed limited elevator
contractor or licensed elevator contractor.
new text end

new text begin (b) An applicant for a limited journeyman elevator constructor license shall have
at least two years of experience, acceptable to the commissioner, in installing apparatus,
equipment, and wiring for elevators.
new text end

new text begin (c) Except for the initial license term, as a condition of license renewal, limited
journeyman elevator constructors must attain a minimum of eight hours of continuing
education credit approved by the commissioner every renewal period. Not less than six
hours shall be based on the Minnesota Elevator Code or elevator technology, and not less
than two hours on the National Electrical Code.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Registered unlicensed elevator constructor. new text end

new text begin (a) An unlicensed individual
shall not perform elevator work, unless the individual has first registered with the
department as an unlicensed elevator constructor. Except as allowed by subdivision 12, a
registered unlicensed elevator constructor shall not perform elevator work unless the work
is performed under the direct supervision of an individual actually licensed to perform
such work. The licensed elevator constructor and the registered unlicensed elevator
constructor must be employed by the same employer. Unlicensed individuals shall not
supervise the performance of elevator work or make assignments of elevator work to
unlicensed individuals. Licensed elevator constructors shall provide direct supervision for
no more than two registered unlicensed elevator constructors.
new text end

new text begin (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no individual other than a
master elevator constructor or limited master elevator constructor shall plan or lay out
elevator wiring, apparatus, or equipment.
new text end

new text begin (c) Contractors employing registered unlicensed elevator constructors performing
elevator work shall maintain records establishing compliance with this subdivision that
shall identify all unlicensed individuals performing elevator work and shall permit the
department to examine and copy all such records.
new text end

new text begin (d) When a licensed elevator constructor supervises the elevator work of an
unlicensed individual, the licensed elevator constructor is responsible for ensuring that the
elevator work complies with this section and the Minnesota Elevator Code.
new text end

new text begin (e) A registered unlicensed elevator constructor with a minimum of one year
experience may perform the following maintenance tasks for elevator equipment without
being provided with direct supervision: oiling, cleaning, greasing, painting, relamping,
and replacing of escalator and moving walk comb teeth.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Registration of unlicensed individuals. new text end

new text begin (a) Unlicensed individuals
performing elevator work for a contractor shall register with the department in the manner
prescribed by the commissioner. Experience credit for elevator work performed in
Minnesota after January 1, 2009, by an applicant for a license identified in this section
shall not be granted where the applicant has not registered with the department or is
not licensed by the department.
new text end

new text begin (b) As a condition of renewal of registration, unlicensed individuals shall attain a
minimum of two hours of continuing education credit, approved by the commissioner,
every renewal period. The continuing education course shall be based on the Minnesota
Elevator Code or elevator technology.
new text end

new text begin (c) Individuals registered under section 326B.33, subdivision 13, whose registration
expires after July 31, 2013, shall be subject to the registration requirements of this
subdivision and the requirements of sections 326B.163 to 326B.191.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Contractor's license required. new text end

new text begin (a) No individual, other than an employee,
partner, or officer of a licensed contractor, as defined by section 326B.163, subdivision
10, shall perform or offer to perform elevator work with or without compensation, unless
the individual obtains a contractor's license. A contractor's license does not of itself
qualify its holder to perform or supervise the elevator work authorized by holding any
class of personal license.
new text end

new text begin (b) Companies licensed under section 326B.33, subdivision 14, as of July 31, 2013,
shall not be required to comply with this subdivision.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Bond required. new text end

new text begin As a condition of licensing, each contractor shall give
and maintain bond to the state in the sum of $25,000, conditioned upon the faithful and
lawful performance of all work contracted for or performed by the contractor within the
state of Minnesota, and such bond shall be for the benefit of persons injured or suffering
financial loss by reason of failure of such performance. The bond shall be filed with
the commissioner and shall be in lieu of all other license bonds to any other political
subdivision. The bond shall be written by a corporate surety licensed to do business
in the state of Minnesota.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Insurance required. new text end

new text begin Each elevator contractor shall have and maintain
in effect general liability insurance, which includes premises and operations insurance
and products and completed operations insurance, with limits of at least $100,000 per
occurrence, $300,000 aggregate limit for bodily injury, and property damage insurance
with limits of at least $50,000, or a policy with a single limit for bodily injury and property
damage of $300,000 per occurrence and $300,000 aggregate limits. The insurance shall be
written by an insurer licensed to do business in the state of Minnesota, and each contractor
shall maintain on file with the commissioner a certificate evidencing such insurance. In the
event of a policy cancellation, the insurer shall send written notice to the commissioner at
the same time that a cancellation request is received from or a notice is sent to the insured.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Employment of responsible individual. new text end

new text begin (a) Each elevator contractor
must designate a responsible master elevator constructor or limited master elevator
constructor who shall be the responsible individual for the performance of all elevator
work in accordance with the requirements of sections 326B.163 to 326B.191, all rules
adopted under these sections, and all orders issued under section 326B.082. The classes of
work that a licensed contractor is authorized to perform shall be limited to the classes of
work that the responsible individual is allowed to perform.
new text end

new text begin (b) When a contractor's license is held by an individual, sole proprietorship,
partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, and the individual, proprietor, one
of the partners, one of the members, or an officer of the corporation, respectively, is not the
responsible master elevator constructor or limited master elevator constructor, all elevator
permits shall be submitted by the responsible master elevator constructor or limited
master elevator constructor. If the contractor is an individual or a sole proprietorship,
the responsible master or limited master elevator constructor must be the individual,
proprietor, or managing employee. If the contractor is a partnership, the responsible
master or limited master elevator constructor must be a general partner or managing
employee. If the licensed contractor is a limited liability company, the responsible master
or limited master elevator constructor must be a chief manager or managing employee.
If the contractor is a corporation, the responsible master or limited master elevator
constructor must be an officer or managing employee. If the responsible master or limited
master elevator constructor is a managing employee, the responsible individual must be
actively engaged in performing elevator work on behalf of the contractor and cannot be
employed in any capacity performing elevator work for any other elevator contractor or
employer. An individual may be the responsible individual for only one contractor.
new text end

new text begin (c) All applications and renewals for contractor licenses shall include a verified
statement that the applicant and responsible individual are in compliance with this
subdivision.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Examination. new text end

new text begin In addition to the other requirements described in this
section and sections 326B.091 to 326B.098, as a precondition to issuance of a personal
license, each applicant must pass a written or oral examination developed and administered
by the commissioner to ensure the competence of each applicant for license. An oral
examination shall be administered only to an applicant who furnishes a written statement
from a certified teacher or other professional, trained in the area of reading disabilities,
stating that the applicant has a specific reading disability that would prevent the applicant
from performing satisfactorily on a written test. The oral examination shall be structured
so that an applicant who passes the examination will not impair the applicant's own safety
or that of others while acting as a licensed individual.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end

new text begin License, registration, and renewal fees; expiration. new text end

new text begin (a) Unless revoked
or suspended under this chapter, all licenses issued or renewed under this section expire on
the following schedule:
new text end

new text begin (1) master licenses expire March 1 of each odd-numbered year after issuance or
renewal;
new text end

new text begin (2) elevator contractor licenses expire March 1 of each even-numbered year after
issuance or renewal;
new text end

new text begin (3) journeyman elevator constructor licenses expire two years from the date of
original issuance and every two years thereafter; and
new text end

new text begin (4) registrations of unlicensed individuals expire one year from the date of original
issuance and every year thereafter.
new text end

new text begin (b) For purposes of calculating license fees and renewal license fees required under
section 326B.092:
new text end

new text begin (1) the registration of an unlicensed individual under subdivision 5 shall be
considered an entry-level license;
new text end

new text begin (2) the journeyman elevator constructor and the limited journeyman elevator
constructor shall be considered a journeyman license;
new text end

new text begin (3) the master elevator constructor and limited master elevator constructor licenses
shall be considered master licenses; and
new text end

new text begin (4) an elevator contractor license shall be considered a business license.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end

new text begin Exemption from licensing. new text end

new text begin Employees of a licensed elevator contractor
or licensed limited elevator contractor are not required to hold or obtain a license
under this section or be provided with direct supervision by a licensed master elevator
constructor, licensed limited master elevator constructor, licensed elevator constructor,
or licensed limited elevator constructor to install, maintain, or repair platform lifts and
stairway chairlifts. Unlicensed employees performing elevator work under this exemption
must comply with subdivision 5. This exemption does not include the installation,
maintenance, repair, or replacement of electrical wiring for elevator equipment.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end

new text begin Reciprocity. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner may enter into reciprocity agreements
for personal licenses with another state and issue a personal license without requiring the
applicant to pass an examination provided the applicant:
new text end

new text begin (1) submits an application under this section;
new text end

new text begin (2) pays the application and examination fee and license fee required under section
326B.092; and
new text end

new text begin (3) holds a valid comparable license in the state participating in the agreement.
new text end

new text begin (b) Reciprocity agreements are subject to the following:
new text end

new text begin (1) the parties to the agreement must administer a statewide licensing program that
includes examination and qualifying experience or training comparable to Minnesota's;
new text end

new text begin (2) the experience and training requirements under which an individual applicant
qualified for examination in the qualifying state must be deemed equal to or greater than
required for an applicant making application in Minnesota at the time the applicant
acquired the license in the qualifying state;
new text end

new text begin (3) the applicant must have acquired the license in the qualifying state through an
examination deemed equivalent to the same class of license examination in Minnesota.
A lesser class of license may be granted where the applicant has acquired a greater
class of license in the qualifying state, and the applicant otherwise meets the conditions
of this subdivision;
new text end

new text begin (4) at the time of application, the applicant must hold a valid license in the qualifying
state and have held the license continuously for at least one year before making application
in Minnesota;
new text end

new text begin (5) an applicant is not eligible for a license under this subdivision if the applicant has
failed the same or greater class of license examination in Minnesota, or if the applicant's
license of the same or greater class has been revoked or suspended; and
new text end

new text begin (6) an applicant who has failed to renew a personal license for two years or more
after its expiration is not eligible for a license under this subdivision.
new text end

Sec. 23.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326B.184, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Permits.

No person may construct, install, alter, new text begin repair, new text end or remove
an elevator without first filing an application for a permit with the department or a
municipality authorized by subdivision 4 to inspect elevators.new text begin A permit issued by the
department is valid for work commenced within 12 months of application and completed
within two years of application. Where no work is commenced within 12 months of
application, an applicant may cancel the permit and request a refund of inspection fees.
new text end

Sec. 24.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326B.184, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 1a. new text end

new text begin Department permit and inspection fees. new text end

new text begin (a) The department permit and
inspection fees to construct, install, alter, repair, or remove an elevator are as follows:
new text end

new text begin (1) the permit fee is $100;
new text end

new text begin (2) the inspection fee is 0.015 of the total cost of the permitted work for labor and
materials, including related electrical and mechanical equipment. The inspection fee
covers two inspections. The inspection fee for additional inspections is $80 per hour;
new text end

new text begin (3) when inspections scheduled by the permit submitter are not able to be completed
because the work is not complete, a fee equal to two hours at the hourly rate of $80 must
be paid by the permit submitter; and
new text end

new text begin (4) when the owner or permit holder requests inspections be performed outside of
normal work hours or on weekends or holidays, an hourly rate of $120 in addition to
the inspection fee must be paid.
new text end

new text begin (b) The department fees for inspection of existing elevators when requested by the
elevator owner or as a result of an accident resulting in personal injury are at an hourly rate
of $80 during normal work hours or $120 outside of normal work hours or on weekends or
holidays, with a one-hour minimum.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2014.
new text end

Sec. 25.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326B.184, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Operating permits and fees; periodic inspections.

(a) No person may
operate an elevator without first obtaining an annual operating permit from the department
or a municipality authorized by subdivision 4 to issue annual operating permits. A $100
annual operating permit fee must be paid to the department for each annual operating
permit issued by the department, except that the original annual operating permit must
be included in the permit fee for the initial installation of the elevator. Annual operating
permits must be issued at 12-month intervals from the date of the initial annual operating
permit. For each subsequent year, an owner must be granted an annual operating permit
for the elevator upon the owner's or owner's agent's submission of a form prescribed by
the commissioner and payment of the $100 fee. Each form must include the location of
the elevator, the results of any periodic test required by the code, and any other criteria
established by rule. An annual operating permit may be revoked by the commissioner upon
an audit of the periodic testing results submitted with the application or a failure to comply
with elevator code requirements, inspections, or any other law related to elevators. Except
for an initial operating permit fee, hand-powered manlifts and electric endless belt manliftsnew text begin ,
new text end new text begin and vertical reciprocating conveyors new text end are not subject to a subsequent operating permit fee.

(b) All elevators are subject to periodic inspections by the department or a
municipality authorized by subdivision 4 to perform periodic inspections, except that
hand-powered manlifts and electric endless belt manlifts are exempt from periodic
inspections. Periodic inspections by the department shall be performed at the following
intervals:

(1) a special purpose personnel elevator is subject to inspection not more than once
every five years;

(2) an elevator located within a house of worship that does not have attached school
facilities is subject to inspection not more than once every three years; and

(3) all other elevators are subject to inspection not more than once each year.

Sec. 26.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326B.187, is amended to read:


326B.187 RULES.

The commissioner may adopt rules for the following purposes:

(1) to establish minimum qualifications for elevator inspectors that must include
possession of a current elevator constructor deleted text begin electrician'sdeleted text end license issued by the department
and proof of successful completion of the national elevator industry education program
examination or equivalent experience;

(2) to establish minimum qualifications for limited elevator inspectors;

(3) to establish criteria for the qualifications of elevator contractors;

(4) to establish elevator standards under sections 326B.106, subdivisions 1 and 3,
and 326B.13;

(5) to establish procedures for appeals of decisions of the commissioner under
chapter 14 and procedures allowing the commissioner, before issuing a decision, to seek
advice from the elevator trade, building owners or managers, and others knowledgeable in
the installation, construction, and repair of elevators; and

(6) to establish requirements for the registration of all elevators.

Sec. 27.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326B.31, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 26a. new text end

new text begin Request for inspection. new text end

new text begin "Request for inspection" means the application
for and issuance of a permit for an electrical installation that is required to be inspected
under section 326B.36.
new text end

Sec. 28.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326B.33, subdivision 19, is amended to read:


Subd. 19.

License, registration, and renewal fees; expiration.

(a) Unless
revoked or suspended under this chapter, all licenses issued or renewed under this section
expire on the date specified in this subdivision. Master licenses expire March 1 of each
odd-numbered year after issuance or renewal. Electrical contractor licenses expire March
1 of each even-numbered year after issuance or renewal. Technology system contractor
and satellite system contractor licenses expire August 1 of each even-numbered year after
issuance or renewal. All other personal licenses expire two years from the date of original
issuance and every two years thereafter. Registrations of unlicensed individuals expire
one year from the date of original issuance and every year thereafter.

(b) For purposes of calculating license fees and renewal license fees required under
section 326B.092:

(1) the registration of an unlicensed individual under subdivision 12 shall be
considered an entry level license;

(2) the following licenses shall be considered journeyman licenses: Class A
journeyman electrician, Class B journeyman electrician, Class A installer, Class B
installer, deleted text begin elevator constructor,deleted text end lineman, maintenance electrician, satellite system installer,
and power limited technician;

(3) the following licenses shall be considered master licenses: Class A master
electriciandeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin andnew text end Class B master electriciandeleted text begin , and master elevator constructordeleted text end ; and

(4) the following licenses shall be considered business licenses: Class A electrical
contractor, Class B electrical contractor, deleted text begin elevator contractor,deleted text end satellite system contractor,
and technology systems contractor.

(c) For each filing of a certificate of responsible person by an employer, the fee is
$100.

Sec. 29.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326B.33, subdivision 21, is amended to read:


Subd. 21.

Exemptions from licensing.

(a) An individual who is a maintenance
electrician is not required to hold or obtain a license under sections 326B.31 to 326B.399 if:

(1) the individual is engaged in the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment,
apparatus, and facilities that are owned or leased by the individual's employer and that are
located within the limits of property operated, maintained, and either owned or leased by
the individual's employer;

(2) the individual is supervised by:

(i) the responsible master electrician for a contractor who has contracted with the
individual's employer to provide services for which a contractor's license is required; or

(ii) a licensed master electrician, a licensed maintenance electrician, an electrical
engineer, or, if the maintenance and repair work is limited to technology circuits or
systems work, a licensed power limited technician; and

(3) the individual's employer has on file with the commissioner a current certificate
of responsible person, signed by the responsible master electrician of the contractor, the
licensed master electrician, the licensed maintenance electrician, the electrical engineer, or
the licensed power limited technician, and stating that the person signing the certificate
is responsible for ensuring that the maintenance and repair work performed by the
employer's employees complies with the Minnesota Electrical Act and the rules adopted
under that act. The employer must pay a filing fee to file a certificate of responsible person
with the commissioner. The certificate shall expire two years from the date of filing. In
order to maintain a current certificate of responsible person, the employer must resubmit a
certificate of responsible person, with a filing fee, no later than two years from the date
of the previous submittal.

(b) Employees of a licensed electrical or technology systems contractor or other
employer where provided with supervision by a master electrician in accordance with
subdivision 1, or power limited technician in accordance with subdivision 7, paragraph
(a), clause (1), are not required to hold a license under sections 326B.31 to 326B.399
for the planning, laying out, installing, altering, and repairing of technology circuits or
systems except planning, laying out, or installing:

(1) in other than residential dwellings, class 2 or class 3 remote control circuits that
control circuits or systems other than class 2 or class 3, except circuits that interconnect
these systems through communication, alarm, and security systems are exempted from
this paragraph;

(2) class 2 or class 3 circuits in electrical cabinets, enclosures, or devices containing
physically unprotected circuits other than class 2 or class 3; or

(3) technology circuits or systems in hazardous classified locations as covered by
chapter 5 of the National Electrical Code.

(c) Companies and their employees that plan, lay out, install, alter, or repair class
2 and class 3 remote control wiring associated with plug or cord and plug connected
appliances other than security or fire alarm systems installed in a residential dwelling are
not required to hold a license under sections 326B.31 to 326B.399.

(d) Heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration contractors and their
employees are not required to hold or obtain a license under sections 326B.31 to 326B.399
when performing heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or refrigeration work as described
in section 326B.38.

(e) Employees of any electrical, communications, or railway utility, cable
communications company as defined in section 238.02, or a telephone company as defined
under section 237.01 or its employees, or of any independent contractor performing work
on behalf of any such utility, cable communications company, or telephone company, shall
not be required to hold a license under sections 326B.31 to 326B.399:

(1) while performing work on installations, materials, or equipment which are owned
or leased, and operated and maintained by such utility, cable communications company, or
telephone company in the exercise of its utility, antenna, or telephone function, and which

(i) are used exclusively for the generation, transformation, distribution, transmission,
or metering of electric current, or the operation of railway signals, or the transmission
of intelligence and do not have as a principal function the consumption or use of electric
current or provided service by or for the benefit of any person other than such utility, cable
communications company, or telephone company, and

(ii) are generally accessible only to employees of such utility, cable communications
company, or telephone company or persons acting under its control or direction, and

(iii) are not on the load side of the service point or point of entrance for
communication systems;

(2) while performing work on installations, materials, or equipment which are a part
of the street lighting operations of such utility; or

(3) while installing or performing work on outdoor area lights which are directly
connected to a utility's distribution system and located upon the utility's distribution poles,
and which are generally accessible only to employees of such utility or persons acting
under its control or direction.

(f) An owner shall not be required to hold or obtain a license under sections 326B.31
to 326B.399.

new text begin (g) Companies and their employees licensed under section 326B.164 shall not be
required to hold or obtain a license under sections 326B.31 to 326B.399 while performing
elevator work.
new text end

Sec. 30.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326B.36, subdivision 7, is amended to read:


Subd. 7.

Exemptions from inspections.

Installations, materials, or equipment shall
not be subject to inspection under sections 326B.31 to 326B.399:

(1) when owned or leased, operated and maintained by any employer whose
maintenance electricians are exempt from licensing under sections 326B.31 to 326B.399,
while performing electrical maintenance work only as defined by rule;

(2) when owned or leased, and operated and maintained by any electrical,
communications, or railway utility, cable communications company as defined in section
238.02, or telephone company as defined under section 237.01, in the exercise of its
utility, antenna, or telephone function; and

(i) are used exclusively for the generations, transformation, distribution,
transmission, or metering of electric current, or the operation of railway signals, or the
transmission of intelligence, and do not have as a principal function the consumption or
use of electric current by or for the benefit of any person other than such utility, cable
communications company, or telephone company; and

(ii) are generally accessible only to employees of such utility, cable communications
company, or telephone company or persons acting under its control or direction; and

(iii) are not on the load side of the service point or point of entrance for
communication systems;

(3) when used in the street lighting operations of an electrical utility;

(4) when used as outdoor area lights which are owned and operated by an electrical
utility and which are connected directly to its distribution system and located upon the
utility's distribution poles, and which are generally accessible only to employees of such
utility or persons acting under its control or direction;

(5) when the installation, material, and equipment are in facilities subject to the
jurisdiction of the federal Mine Safety and Health Act; or

(6) when the installation, material, and equipment is part of an elevator installation
for which the elevator contractor, licensed under section deleted text begin 326B.33deleted text end new text begin 326B.164new text end , is required to
obtain a permit from the authority having jurisdiction as provided by section 326B.184,
and the inspection has been or will be performed by an elevator inspector certified and
licensed by the department. This exemption shall apply only to installations, material, and
equipment permitted or required to be connected on the load side of the disconnecting
means required for elevator equipment under National Electrical Code Article 620, and
elevator communications and alarm systems within the machine room, car, hoistway, or
elevator lobby.

Sec. 31.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326B.37, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 15. new text end

new text begin Utility interconnected wind generation installations. new text end

new text begin (a) Fees
associated with utility interconnected generation installations consisting of one or more
generator sources interconnected with a utility power system and not supplying other
premises loads are calculated according to paragraph (b) or (c).
new text end

new text begin (b) The inspection fee is calculated according to subdivisions 2, 3, 4, and 6,
paragraphs (d), (f), (j), and (k). A fee must be included for the generators and utility
interconnect feeders, but not for a utility service.
new text end

new text begin (c) There is a plan review fee and an inspection fee for the entire electrical
installation. The plan review fee is based on the valuation of the electrical installation
related to one of the generator systems that is part of the overall installation, not to include
the supporting tower or other nonelectrical equipment or structures, calculated according
to section 326B.153, subdivision 2. The inspection fee is $80 for each individual tower,
including any voltage matching transformers located at the tower, and the fee for the
feeders interconnecting the individual towers to the utility power system is calculated
according to subdivisions 4 and 6, paragraph (k).
new text end

Sec. 32.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326B.43, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Agreement with municipality.

The commissioner may enter into an
agreement with a municipality, in which the municipality agrees to perform plan and
specification reviews required to be performed by the commissioner under Minnesota
Rules, part 4715.3130, if:

(a) the municipality has adopted:

(1) the plumbing code;

(2) an ordinance that requires plumbing plans and specifications to be submitted to,
reviewed, and approved by the municipality, except as provided in paragraph (n);

(3) an ordinance that authorizes the municipality to perform inspections required by
the plumbing code; and

(4) an ordinance that authorizes the municipality to enforce the plumbing code in its
entirety, except as provided in paragraph (p);

(b) the municipality agrees to review plumbing plans and specifications for all
construction for which the plumbing code requires the review of plumbing plans and
specifications, except as provided in paragraph (n);

(c) the municipality agrees that, when it reviews plumbing plans and specifications
under paragraph (b), the review will:

(1) reflect the degree to which the plans and specifications affect the public health
and conform to the provisions of the plumbing code;

(2) ensure that there is no physical connection between water supply systems that
are safe for domestic use and those that are unsafe for domestic use; and

(3) ensure that there is no apparatus through which unsafe water may be discharged
or drawn into a safe water supply system;

(d) the municipality agrees to perform all inspections required by the plumbing
code in connection with projects for which the municipality reviews plumbing plans and
specifications under paragraph (b);

(e) the commissioner determines that the individuals who will conduct the inspections
and the plumbing plan and specification reviews for the municipality do not have any
conflict of interest in conducting the inspections and the plan and specification reviews;

(f) individuals who will conduct the plumbing plan and specification reviews for
the municipality are:

(1) licensed master plumbers;

(2) licensed professional engineers; or

(3) individuals who are working under the supervision of a licensed professional
engineer or licensed master plumber and who are licensed master or journeyman plumbers
or hold a postsecondary degree in engineering;

(g) individuals who will conduct the plumbing plan and specification reviews for
the municipality have passed a competency assessment required by the commissioner to
assess the individual's competency at reviewing plumbing plans and specifications;

(h) individuals who will conduct the plumbing inspections for the municipality
are licensed master or journeyman plumbers, or inspectors meeting the competency
requirements established in rules adopted under section 326B.135;

(i) the municipality agrees to enforce in its entirety the plumbing code on all
projects, except as provided in paragraph (p);

(j) the municipality agrees to keep official records of all documents received,
including plans, specifications, surveys, and plot plans, and of all plan reviews, permits
and certificates issued, reports of inspections, and notices issued in connection with
plumbing inspections and the review of plumbing plans and specifications;

(k) the municipality agrees to maintain the records described in paragraph (j) in the
official records of the municipality for the period required for the retention of public
records under section 138.17, and shall make these records readily available for review at
the request of the commissioner;

(l) the municipality and the commissioner agree that if at any time during the
agreement the municipality does not have in effect the plumbing code or any of ordinances
described in paragraph (a), or if the commissioner determines that the municipality is not
properly administering and enforcing the plumbing code or is otherwise not complying
with the agreement:

(1) the commissioner may, effective 14 days after the municipality's receipt of
written notice, terminate the agreement;

(2) the municipality may challenge the termination in a contested case before the
commissioner pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act; and

(3) while any challenge is pending under clause (2), the commissioner shall perform
plan and specification reviews within the municipality under Minnesota Rules, part
4715.3130;

(m) the municipality and the commissioner agree that the municipality may terminate
the agreement with or without cause on 90 days' written notice to the commissioner;

(n) the municipality and the commissioner agree that the municipality shall forward
to the state for review all plumbing plans and specifications for the following types of
projects within the municipality:

(1) deleted text begin hospitals, nursing homes, supervised living facilities licensed for eight or
more individuals, and similar health-care-related facilities regulated by the Minnesota
Department of Health
deleted text end new text begin state-licensed facilities as defined in section 326B.103, subdivision
13
new text end ;

(2) deleted text begin buildings owned by the federal or state governmentdeleted text end new text begin public buildings as defined
in section 326B.103, subdivision 11
new text end ; and

(3) projects of a special nature for which department review is requested by either
the municipality or the state;

(o) where the municipality forwards to the state for review plumbing plans and
specifications, as provided in paragraph (n), the municipality shall not collect any fee for
plan review, and the commissioner shall collect all applicable fees for plan review; and

(p) no municipality shall revoke, suspend, or place restrictions on any plumbing
license issued by the state.

Sec. 33.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326B.49, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Fees for plan reviews and audits.

Plumbing system plans and
specifications that are submitted to the commissioner for review shall be accompanied by
the appropriate plan examination fees. If the commissioner determines, upon review of
the plans, that inadequate fees were paid, the necessary additional fees shall be paid prior
to plan approval. The commissioner shall charge the following fees for plan reviews and
audits of plumbing installations for public, commercial, and industrial buildings:

(1) systems with both water distribution and drain, waste, and vent systems and
having:

(i) 25 or fewer drainage fixture units, $150;

(ii) 26 to 50 drainage fixture units, $250;

(iii) 51 to 150 drainage fixture units, $350;

(iv) 151 to 249 drainage fixture units, $500;

(v) 250 or more drainage fixture units, $3 per drainage fixture unit to a maximum
of $4,000; and

(vi) interceptors, separators, or catch basins, $70 per interceptor, separator, or catch
basin design;

(2) building sewer service only, $150;

(3) building water service only, $150;

(4) building water distribution system only, no drainage system, $5 per supply
fixture unit or $150, whichever is greater;

(5) storm drainage system, a minimum fee of $150 or:

(i) $50 per drain opening, up to a maximum of $500; and

(ii) $70 per interceptor, separator, or catch basin design;

(6) manufactured home park or campground, one to 25 sites, $300;

(7) manufactured home park or campground, 26 to 50 sites, $350;

(8) manufactured home park or campground, 51 to 125 sites, $400;

(9) manufactured home park or campground, more than 125 sites, $500;new text begin and
new text end

deleted text begin (10) accelerated review, double the regular fee, one-half to be refunded if no
response from the commissioner within 15 business days; and
deleted text end

deleted text begin (11)deleted text end new text begin (10)new text end revision to previously reviewed or incomplete plans:

(i) review of plans for which the commissioner has issued two or more requests for
additional information, per review, $100 or ten percent of the original fee, whichever
is greater;

(ii) proposer-requested revision with no increase in project scope, $50 or ten percent
of original fee, whichever is greater; and

(iii) proposer-requested revision with an increase in project scope, $50 plus the
difference between the original project fee and the revised project fee.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2014.
new text end

Sec. 34.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326B.49, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

deleted text begin Inspectiondeleted text end new text begin Permits;new text end fees.

deleted text begin The commissioner shall charge the following
fees for inspections under sections 326B.42 to 326B.49:
deleted text end

deleted text begin Residential inspection fee (each visit)
deleted text end
deleted text begin $
deleted text end
deleted text begin 50
deleted text end
deleted text begin Public, Commercial, and Industrial Inspections
deleted text end
deleted text begin Inspection Fee
deleted text end
deleted text begin 25 or fewer drainage fixture units
deleted text end
deleted text begin $
deleted text end
deleted text begin 300
deleted text end
deleted text begin 26 to 50 drainage fixture units
deleted text end
deleted text begin $
deleted text end
deleted text begin 900
deleted text end
deleted text begin 51 to 150 drainage fixture units
deleted text end
deleted text begin $
deleted text end
deleted text begin 1,200
deleted text end
deleted text begin 151 to 249 drainage fixture units
deleted text end
deleted text begin $
deleted text end
deleted text begin 1,500
deleted text end
deleted text begin 250 or more drainage fixture units
deleted text end
deleted text begin $
deleted text end
deleted text begin 1,800
deleted text end
deleted text begin Callback fee (each visit)
deleted text end
deleted text begin $
deleted text end
deleted text begin 100
deleted text end

new text begin (a) Before commencement of a plumbing installation to be inspected by the
commissioner, the plumbing contractor or registered plumbing employer performing the
plumbing work must submit to the commissioner an application for a permit and the
permit and inspection fees in paragraphs (b) to (f).
new text end

new text begin (b) The permit fee is $100.
new text end

new text begin (c) The residential inspection fee is $50 for each inspection trip.
new text end

new text begin (d) The public, commercial, and industrial inspection fees are as follows:
new text end

new text begin (1) for systems with water distribution, drain, waste, and vent system connection:
new text end

new text begin (i) $25 for each fixture, permanently connected appliance, floor drain, or other
appurtenance;
new text end

new text begin (ii) $25 for each water conditioning, water treatment, or water filtration system; and
new text end

new text begin (iii) $25 for each interceptor, separator, catch basin, or manhole;
new text end

new text begin (2) roof drains, $25 for each drain;
new text end

new text begin (3) building sewer service only, $100;
new text end

new text begin (4) building water service only, $100;
new text end

new text begin (5) building water distribution system only, no drainage system, $5 for each fixture
supplied;
new text end

new text begin (6) storm drainage system, a minimum fee of $25 for each drain opening, interceptor,
separator, or catch basin;
new text end

new text begin (7) manufactured home park or campground, $25 for each site;
new text end

new text begin (8) reinspection fee to verify corrections, regardless of the total fee submitted, $100
for each reinspection; and
new text end

new text begin (9) each $100 in fees paid covers one inspection trip.
new text end

new text begin (e) In addition to the fees in paragraph (c), the fee submitter must pay an hourly rate of
$80 during regular business hours, or $120 when inspections are requested to be performed
outside of normal work hours or on weekends and holidays, with a two-hour minimum
where the fee submitter requests inspections of installations as systems are being installed.
new text end

new text begin (f) The fee submitter must pay a fee equal to two hours at the hourly rate of $80
when inspections scheduled by the submitter are not able to be completed because the
work is not complete.
new text end

Sec. 35.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326B.89, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Definitions.

(a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms
have the meanings given them.

(b) "Gross annual receipts" means the total amount derived from residential
contracting or residential remodeling activities, regardless of where the activities are
performed, and must not be reduced by costs of goods sold, expenses, losses, or any
other amount.

(c) "Licensee" means a person licensed as a residential contractor or residential
remodeler.

(d) "Residential real estate" means a new or existing building constructed for
habitation by one to four families, and includes detached garages.

(e) "Fund" means the contractor recovery fund.

(f) "Owner" when used in connection with real property, means a person who has
any legal or equitable interest in real property and includes a condominium or townhome
association that owns common property located in a condominium building or townhome
building or an associated detached garage. Owner does not include any real estate
developernew text begin or any owner using, or intending to use, the property for a business purpose and
not as owner-occupied residential real estate
new text end .

Sec. 36.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 327B.04, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

License prerequisites.

No application shall be granted nor license issued
until the applicant proves to the commissioner that:

(a) the applicant has a permanent, established place of business at each licensed
location. An "established place of business" means a permanent enclosed building other
than a residence, or a commercial office space, either owned by the applicant or leased by
the applicant for a term of at least one year, located in an area where zoning regulations
allow commercial activity, and where the books, records and files necessary to conduct
the business are kept and maintained. The owner of a licensed manufactured home park
who resides in or adjacent to the park may use the residence as the established place of
business required by this subdivision, unless prohibited by local zoning ordinance.

If a license is granted, the licensee may use unimproved lots and premises for sale,
storage, and display of manufactured homes, if the licensee first notifies the commissioner
in writing;

(b) if the applicant desires to sell, solicit or advertise the sale of new manufactured
homes, it has a bona fide contract or franchise in effect with a manufacturer or distributor
of the new manufactured home it proposes to deal in;

(c) the applicant has secured: (1) a surety bond in the amount of $20,000 for each
agency and each subagency location that bears the applicant's name and the name under
which the applicant will be licensed and do business in this state. Each bond is for the
protection of consumer customers, and must be executed by the applicant as principal and
issued by a surety company admitted to do business in this state. Each bond shall be
exclusively for the purpose of reimbursing consumer customers and shall be conditioned
upon the faithful compliance by the applicant with all of the laws and rules of this state
pertaining to the applicant's business as a dealer or manufacturer, including sections
325D.44, 325F.67 and 325F.69, and upon the applicant's faithful performance of all its
legal obligations to consumer customers; and (2) a certificate of liability insurance in
the amount of $1,000,000 that provides aggregate coverage for the agency and each
subagency location. In the event of a policy cancellation, the insurer shall send written
notice to the commissioner at the same time that a cancellation request is received from
or a notice is sent to the insured;

(d) the applicant has established a trust account as required by section 327B.08,
subdivision 3
, unless the applicant states in writing its intention to limit its business to
selling, offering for sale, soliciting or advertising the sale of new manufactured homes; and

(e) the applicant has provided evidence of having had at least two years' prior
experience in the sale of manufactured homes, working for a licensed dealer.new text begin The
applicant does not have to satisfy the two-year prior experience requirement if:
new text end

new text begin (1) the applicant sells or brokers used manufactured homes as permitted under
section 327B.01, subdivision 7; or
new text end

new text begin (2) the applicant:
new text end

new text begin (i) has met all other licensing requirements;
new text end

new text begin (ii) is the owner of a manufactured home park; and
new text end

new text begin (iii) is selling new manufactured homes installed in the manufactured home park
that the applicant owns.
new text end

Sec. 37.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 341.21, subdivision 3a, is amended to read:


Subd. 3a.

Commissioner.

"Commissioner" means the commissioner of labor
and industrynew text begin or a duly designated representative of the commissioner who is either an
employee of the Department of Labor and Industry or a person working under contract
with the department
new text end .

Sec. 38.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 341.221, is amended to read:


341.221 ADVISORY COUNCIL.

(a) The commissioner must appoint a Combative Sports Advisory Council to advise
the commissioner on the administration of duties under this chapter.

(b) The council shall have nine members appointed by the commissioner. One
member must be a retired judge of the Minnesota District Court, Minnesota Court of
Appeals, Minnesota Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the District of
Minnesota, or the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. At least four members must have
knowledge of the boxing industry. At least four members must have knowledge of the
mixed martial arts industry. The commissioner shall make serious efforts to appoint
qualified women to serve on the council.

(c) Council members shall serve terms of four years with the terms ending on the
first Monday in January.

(d) The council shall annually elect from its membership a chair.

(e) deleted text begin The commissioner shall convene the first meeting of the council by July 1, 2012.
The council shall elect a chair at its first meeting. Thereafter,
deleted text end Meetings shall be convened
by the commissioner, or by the chair with the approval of the commissioner.

(f) deleted text begin For the first appointments to the council, the commissioner shall appoint the
members currently serving on the Combative Sports Commission established under
section 341.22, to the council.
deleted text end The commissioner shall designate two of the members to
serve until the first Monday in January 2013; two members to serve until the first Monday
in January 2014; two members to serve until the first Monday in January 2015; and three
members to serve until the first Monday in January 2016.

(g) Removal of members, filling of vacancies, and compensation of members shall
be as provided in section 15.059.

Sec. 39.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 341.27, is amended to read:


341.27 COMMISSIONER DUTIES.

The commissioner shall:

(1) issue, deny, renew, suspend, or revoke licenses;

(2) make and maintain records of its acts and proceedings including the issuance,
denial, renewal, suspension, or revocation of licenses;

(3) keep public records of the council open to inspection at all reasonable times;

(4) develop rules to be implemented under this chapter;

(5) conform to the rules adopted under this chapter;

(6) develop policies and procedures for regulating new text begin boxing and new text end mixed martial arts; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

(7) immediately suspend an individual license for a medical condition, including but
not limited to a medical condition resulting from an injury sustained during a match, bout,
or contest that has been confirmed by the ringside physician. The medical suspension must
be lifted after the commissioner receives written information from a physician licensed in
the home state of the licensee indicating that the combatant may resume competition, and
any other information that the commissioner may by rule require. Medical suspensions
are not subject to section deleted text begin 214.10.deleted text end new text begin 326B.082 or the contested case procedures provided
in sections 14.57 to 14.69; and
new text end

new text begin (8) immediately suspend an individual combatant license for a mandatory rest period,
which must commence at the conclusion of every combative sports contest in which the
license holder competes and does not receive a medical suspension. A rest suspension
must automatically lift after seven calendar days from the date the combative sports
contest passed without notice or additional proceedings. Rest suspensions are not subject
to section 326B.082 or the contested case procedures provided in sections 14.57 to 14.69.
new text end

Sec. 40.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 341.29, is amended to read:


341.29 JURISDICTION OF COMMISSIONER.

The commissioner shall:

(1) have sole direction, supervision, regulation, control, and jurisdiction over all
combative sport contests that are held within this state unless a contest is exempt from the
application of this chapter under federal law;

(2) have sole control, authority, and jurisdiction over all licenses required by this
chapter; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

(3) grant a license to an applicant if, in the judgment of the commissioner, the
financial responsibility, experience, character, and general fitness of the applicant are
consistent with the public interest, convenience, or necessity and the best interests of
combative sports and conforms with this chapter and the commissioner's rulesdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ; and
new text end

new text begin (4) deny, suspend, or revoke a license using the enforcement provisions of section
326B.082.
new text end

Sec. 41.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 341.30, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Prelicensure requirements.

(a) Before the commissioner issues a license
to a promoter, corporation, or other business entity, the applicant shall:

(1) provide the commissioner with a copy of any agreement between a combatant
and the applicant that binds the applicant to pay the combatant a certain fixed fee or
percentage of the gate receipts;

(2) show on the application the owner or owners of the applicant entity and the
percentage of interest held by each owner holding a 25 percent or more interest in the
applicant;

(3) provide the commissioner with a copy of the latest financial statement of the
entity; and

(4) provide the commissioner with a copy or other proof acceptable to the
commissioner of the insurance contract or policy required by this chapter.

(b) Before the commissioner issues a license to a promoter, the applicant shall
deposit with the commissioner a cash bond or surety bond in an amount set by the
commissionernew text begin , which must not be less than $10,000new text end . The bond shall be executed in favor
of this state and shall be conditioned on the faithful performance by the promoter of the
promoter's obligations under this chapter and the rules adopted under it. An applicant for a
license as a promoter new text begin and licensed promoters new text end shall submit an application new text begin for each event new text end a
minimum of six weeks before the combative sport contest is scheduled to occur.

(c) Before the commissioner issues a license to a combatant, the applicant shall
submit to the commissionernew text begin :
new text end

new text begin (1) a mixed martial arts combatant national identification number or federal boxing
identification number that is unique to the applicant, or both; and
new text end

new text begin (2)new text end the results of a current medical examination on forms furnished or approved
by the commissioner. The medical examination must include an ophthalmological and
neurological examination, and documentation of test results for HBV, HCV, and HIV, and
any other blood test as the commissioner by rule may require. The ophthalmological
examination must be designed to detect any retinal defects or other damage or condition
of the eye that could be aggravated by combative sports. The neurological examination
must include an electroencephalogram or medically superior test if the combatant has
been knocked unconscious in a previous contest. The commissioner may also order an
electroencephalogram or other appropriate neurological or physical examination before
any contest if it determines that the examination is desirable to protect the health of the
combatant. The commissioner shall not issue a license to an applicant submitting positive
test results for HBV, HCV, or HIV.

Sec. 42.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 341.32, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Expiration and renewal.

deleted text begin A license issued after July 1, 2007, is valid for
one year from the date it is issued and
deleted text end new text begin Licenses expire annually on December 31, andnew text end may
be renewed by filing an application for renewal with the commissioner and payment of the
license fees established in section 341.321. An application for a license and renewal of a
license must be on a form provided by the commissioner. There is a 30-day grace period
during which a license may be renewed if a late filing penalty fee equal to the license fee
is submitted with the regular license fee. A licensee that files late shall not conduct any
activity regulated by this chapter until the commissioner has renewed the license. If the
licensee fails to apply to the commissioner within the 30-day grace period, the licensee
must apply for a new license under subdivision 1.

Sec. 43.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 341.321, is amended to read:


341.321 FEE SCHEDULE.

(a) The fee schedule for professional licenses issued by the commissioner is as
follows:

(1) referees, deleted text begin $45deleted text end new text begin $80new text end for each initial license and each renewal;

(2) promoters, deleted text begin $400deleted text end new text begin $700new text end for each initial license and each renewal;

(3) judges and knockdown judges, deleted text begin $45deleted text end new text begin $80new text end for each initial license and each renewal;

(4) trainers, deleted text begin $45deleted text end new text begin $80new text end for each initial license and each renewal;

(5) ring announcers, deleted text begin $45deleted text end new text begin $80new text end for each initial license and each renewal;

(6) seconds, deleted text begin $45deleted text end new text begin $80new text end for each initial license and each renewal;

(7) timekeepers, deleted text begin $45deleted text end new text begin $80new text end for each initial license and each renewal;

(8) combatants, deleted text begin $45deleted text end new text begin $100new text end for each initial license and each renewal;

(9) managers, deleted text begin $45deleted text end new text begin $80new text end for each initial license and each renewal; and

(10) ringside physicians, deleted text begin $45deleted text end new text begin $80new text end for each initial license and each renewal.

In addition to the license fee and the late filing penalty fee in section 341.32, subdivision
2
, if applicable, an individual who applies for a professional license on the same day the
combative sporting event is held shall pay a late fee of $100 plus the original license fee of
deleted text begin $45deleted text end new text begin $120new text end at the time the application is submitted.

(b) The fee schedule for amateur licenses issued by the commissioner is as follows:

(1) referees, deleted text begin $45deleted text end new text begin $80new text end for each initial license and each renewal;

(2) promoters, deleted text begin $400deleted text end new text begin $700new text end for each initial license and each renewal;

(3) judges and knockdown judges, deleted text begin $45deleted text end new text begin $80new text end for each initial license and each renewal;

(4) trainers, deleted text begin $45deleted text end new text begin $80new text end for each initial license and each renewal;

(5) ring announcers, deleted text begin $45deleted text end new text begin $80new text end for each initial license and each renewal;

(6) seconds, deleted text begin $45deleted text end new text begin $80new text end for each initial license and each renewal;

(7) timekeepers, deleted text begin $45deleted text end new text begin $80new text end for each initial license and each renewal;

(8) combatant, deleted text begin $25deleted text end new text begin $60new text end for each initial license and each renewal;

(9) managers, deleted text begin $45deleted text end new text begin $80new text end for each initial license and each renewal; and

(10) ringside physicians, deleted text begin $45deleted text end new text begin $80new text end for each initial license and each renewal.

(c) The commissioner shall establish a contest fee for each combative sport contest.
The professional combative sport contest fee is $1,500 per event or not more than four
percent of the gross ticket sales, whichever is greater, as determined by the commissioner
when the combative sport contest is scheduled, deleted text begin except thatdeleted text end the amateur combative sport
contest fee shall be deleted text begin $500deleted text end new text begin $1,500new text end or not more than four percent of the gross ticket sales,
whichever is greater. The commissioner shall consider the size and type of venue when
establishing a contest fee. The commissioner may establish the maximum number
of complimentary tickets allowed for each event by rule. A professional or amateur
combative sport contest fee is nonrefundable.

(d) All fees and penalties collected by the commissioner must be deposited in the
commissioner account in the special revenue fund.

Sec. 44. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end

new text begin (a) new text end new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 326B.31, subdivisions 18, 19, and 22; and
326B.978, subdivision 4,
new text end new text begin are repealed.
new text end

new text begin (b) new text end new text begin Minnesota Rules, part 1307.0032, new text end new text begin is repealed effective December 31, 2013.
new text end

new text begin (c) new text end new text begin Minnesota Rules, parts 3800.3520, subpart 5, items C and D; and 3800.3602,
subpart 2, item B,
new text end new text begin subitems (5) and (6), are repealed.
new text end

ARTICLE 3

EMPLOYMENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Section 1.

new text begin [116J.013] COST-OF-LIVING STUDY; ANNUAL REPORT.
new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner shall conduct an annual cost-of-living study in Minnesota.
The study shall include:
new text end

new text begin (1) a calculation of the statewide basic needs cost of living, adjusted for family size;
new text end

new text begin (2) a calculation of the basic needs cost of living, adjusted for family size, for each
county;
new text end

new text begin (3) an analysis of statewide and county cost-of-living data, employment data, and
job vacancy data; and
new text end

new text begin (4) recommendations to aid in the assessment of employment and economic
development planning needs throughout the state.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner shall report on the cost-of-living study and recommendations
by February 1 of each year to the governor and to the chairs of the standing committees
of the house of representatives and the senate having jurisdiction over employment and
economic development issues.
new text end

Sec. 2.

new text begin [116J.4011] LABOR MARKET INFORMATION DATA PRODUCTION
REQUIREMENT.
new text end

new text begin (a) As part of the commissioner's obligation under section 116J.401, the
commissioner must, in collaboration with the Office of Higher Education and local
workforce councils, produce and publish labor market analysis describing the alignment
between employer requirements and workforce qualifications.
new text end

new text begin (b) The analysis must include a description of job trends that supports career choice
and job seeking including:
new text end

new text begin (1) measures of current job growth, projected future job growth, and current job
vacancies;
new text end

new text begin (2) a breakdown of these measures, whenever feasible, by industry, occupation,
statewide and substate region, by educational requirement, state employee retirement
trends, and by racial trends;
new text end

new text begin (3) a description of industry- or occupation-based credentials and minimum
educational standards necessary for successful employment in each area; and
new text end

new text begin (4) a designation of areas of opportunity based on high growth, high vacancy, and
high pay conditions.
new text end

new text begin (c) The analysis must include a description of workforce supply and quality,
including:
new text end

new text begin (1) a description of the current educational attainment of the workforce and its
distribution across industries, occupations, and regions;
new text end

new text begin (2) the number and distribution of recent graduates of and current enrollees in
postsecondary institutions by academic concentration or major and by credential type; and
new text end

new text begin (3) the completion rate, employment outcome, and average debt for recent
postsecondary graduates by program of study, institution type, and credential.
new text end

new text begin (d) The analysis must be reviewed on a regular basis by representatives from the
business and postsecondary sectors, and any feedback should be incorporated into data
collection and presentation where feasible. This feedback may also include surveys of
employers on their skill, credential, and other workforce requirements when necessary.
new text end

new text begin (e) Analysis, data, and reports required by this section must be easily accessible, easily
readable, and prominently presented on the Department of Employment and Economic
Development Web site and Web sites of workforce centers. Information on job vacancies
and areas of potential employment opportunities should link to educational or credential
requirements, appropriate training or educational offerings, prevailing wages, and other
indicators of market conditions deemed important to career choosers and job seekers.
new text end

Sec. 3.

new text begin [116J.548] HOST COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
GRANTS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Creation of account. new text end

new text begin A host community economic development
grant program is created in the Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Grants awarded under this section may only be spent for capital costs of an eligible project.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin For purposes of this section:
new text end

new text begin (1) "Capital costs" means expenditures for the acquisition and betterment of public
lands and buildings, and for other publicly owned capital improvements. Capital costs
also include expenditures for predesign, design, engineering, and similar activities for
specifically identified eligible projects.
new text end

new text begin (2) "Eligible project" means a development or redevelopment project that will
generate economic development within a host community.
new text end

new text begin (3) "Economic development" means job creation, an increase in the tax base, the
capacity of the eligible project to attract private investment, and other objective criteria
established by the commissioner that demonstrate a public benefit to the host community.
new text end

new text begin (4) "Host community" means a city located within the seven-county metropolitan
area, as defined in section 473.121, subdivision 2, that is the site of a waste disposal
facility that meets the standards in section 473.849, that accepts unprocessed mixed
municipal solid waste generated in the metropolitan area.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Application. new text end

new text begin Host communities may apply for a grant under this section
on a form and in a manner prescribed by the commissioner. In awarding grants under
this section, the commissioner shall give priority to eligible projects that, based on a
cost-benefit analysis, provide the highest return on public investment. The commissioner
must allocate available money between host communities as evenly as practicable.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin No match required. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding section 16A.86 or any other law to
the contrary, the state share of a project covered by this section shall cover 100 percent of
the total cost of the project.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Report. new text end

new text begin The commissioner must report to committees of the legislature
with jurisdiction over economic development by February 15 of each year on grants
awarded under this section.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 116J.8731, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Administration.

new text begin Except as otherwise provided in this section, new text end the
commissioner shall administer the fund as part of the Small Cities Development Block
Grant Programdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin andnew text end funds shall be made available to local communities and recognized
Indian tribal governments in accordance with the rules adopted for economic development
grants in the small cities community development block grant programdeleted text begin , except thatdeleted text end new text begin .
new text end All units of general purpose local government are eligible applicants for Minnesota
investment funds. new text begin The commissioner may provide forgivable loans directly to a private
enterprise and not require a local community or recognized Indian tribal government
application other than a resolution supporting the assistance. Eligible applicants for the
state-funded portion of the fund also include development authorities as defined in section
116J.552, subdivision 4, provided that the governing body of the municipality approves,
by resolution, the application of the development authority.
new text end The commissioner may also
make funds available within the department for eligible expenditures under subdivision 3,
clause (2). A home rule charter or statutory city, county, or town may loan or grant money
received from repayment of funds awarded under this section to a regional development
commission, other regional entity, or statewide community capital fund as determined by
the commissioner, to capitalize or to provide the local match required for capitalization of
a regional or statewide revolving loan fund.

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 116J.8731, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Eligible expenditures.

The money appropriated for this section may
be used to:

(1) fundnew text begin loans ornew text end grants for infrastructure, loans, loan guarantees, interest buy-downs,
and other forms of participation with private sources of financing, provided that a loan to
a private enterprise must be for a principal amount not to exceed one-half of the cost of
the project for which financing is sought;

(2) fund strategic investments in renewable energy market development, such as
low interest loans for renewable energy equipment manufacturing, training grants to
support renewable energy workforce, development of a renewable energy supply chain
that represents and strengthens the industry throughout the state, and external marketing
to garner more national and international investment into Minnesota's renewable sector.
Expenditures in external marketing for renewable energy market development are not
subject to the limitations in clause (1); and

(3) provide private entrepreneurs with training, other technical assistance, and
financial assistance, as provided in the small cities development block grant program.

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 116J.8731, subdivision 8, is amended to read:


Subd. 8.

Disaster contingency account; repayments.

There is created a Minnesota
investment fund disaster contingency account in the special revenue fund. Repayment of
loan amounts to the local government unit new text begin or development authority new text end under this section
shall be forwarded to the commissioner and deposited in the disaster contingency account
in the Minnesota investment fund to be appropriated by law for future disaster relief.

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 116J.8731, subdivision 9, is amended to read:


Subd. 9.

Requirements for assistance.

new text begin (a) new text end All awards under section 12A.07 are
subject to the deleted text begin followingdeleted text end requirementsnew text begin in this subdivisionnew text end .

deleted text begin (a) Eligible applicants include the following:
deleted text end

new text begin (b) Eligible applicants are subject to the following requirements:
new text end

(1) Applicants may be any business or nonprofit organization in the area included
in the disaster declaration that was directly and adversely affected by the disaster. This
includes: businesses, cooperatives, utilities, industrial, commercial, retail, and nonprofit
organizations, including those nonprofits that provide residential, health care, child care,
social, or other services on behalf of the Department of Human Services to residents
included in the disaster area.

(2) Business applicants must be organized as a proprietorship, partnership, LLC, or
a corporation.

(3) Applicants must have been in operation before the date of the disaster.

deleted text begin (b) Eligible activities.deleted text end new text begin (c)new text end Loan funds may be used to assist businesses only in their
recovery efforts but are not available to provide relief from economic losses.

deleted text begin (c) Eligible costs.deleted text end new text begin (d)new text end Eligible costs may include the following: repair of buildings,
leasehold improvements, fixtures and/or equipment, loss of inventory, and cleanup costs.

deleted text begin (d)deleted text end new text begin (e)new text end Ineligible activitiesnew text begin include all of the followingnew text end :

(1) deleted text begin Ineligible applicants.deleted text end Any applicants not meeting the eligibility requirements
outlined in this subdivision are ineligible to receive recovery loan funds.

(2) deleted text begin Ineligible activities.deleted text end Funds may not be used for lending or investment operations,
land speculation, or any activity deemed illegal by federal, state, or local law or ordinance.

(3) deleted text begin Ineligible costs.deleted text end Ineligible costs include but are not limited to: economic injury
losses, relocation, management fees, financing costs, franchise fees, debt consolidation,
moving costs, refinancing debt existing prior to the date of the disaster, and operating costs.

deleted text begin (e)deleted text end new text begin (f)new text end Loan application:

deleted text begin (1) Application process.deleted text end All parties seeking recovery loan funds must file an
application with the local unit of governmentnew text begin or development authoritynew text end . Small Business
Administration (SBA) application forms may be used. Applications must be transmitted
in the form and manner prescribed by the commissioner.

deleted text begin (f) Application information.deleted text end new text begin (g)new text end Only completed applications will be reviewed for
consideration. Submittal of the following information constitutes a complete application:

(1) Minnesota investment fund recovery loan fund application;

(2) business SBA disaster application, if applicable;

(3) regional development organization or responsible local government application,
if applicable;

(4) administrative contact;

(5) business release for local government to review SBA damage assessment/loss
verification, if applicable;

(6) proof of loss statement from insurer;

(7) construction cost estimates;

(8) invoices for work completed;

(9) quotes for equipment;

(10) proposed security;

(11) company historical financial statements for the 24 months immediately prior to
the application date;

(12) credit check release;

(13) number of jobs to be retained;

(14) wages paid;

(15) amount of loan request;

(16) documentation of damages incurred;

(17) property taxes paid and current;

(18) judgments, liens, agreements, consent decrees, stipulations for settlements, or
other such actions which would prevent the applicant from participating in any program
administered by the responsible local, state, or regional government;

(19) compliance with all applicable local ordinances and plans;

(20) documentation through financial and tax records that the business was a viable
operating entity at the time of the flood;

(21) business tax identification number; and

(22) other documentation as requested.

deleted text begin (g)deleted text end new text begin (h)new text end Incomplete applications will be assigned pending status and the applicant
will be informed in writing of the missing documentation.

deleted text begin (h) Determination of eligibility.deleted text end new text begin (i)new text end Applicant eligibility will be determined using
criteria enumerated in paragraph deleted text begin (a)deleted text end new text begin (b)new text end . A credit check for the company and each of its
principal owners may be conducted. An owner's encumbrance report will be completed
by the Recorder's Office.

new text begin (j) new text end A grant recipient is eligible for assistance provided under this section only after the
recipient has claimed all applicable private insurance and the recipient has utilized all other
sources of applicable assistance available under the act appropriating funding for the grant.

Sec. 8.

new text begin [116J.8748] MINNESOTA JOB CREATION FUND.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms
have the meanings given.
new text end

new text begin (b) "Agreement" or "business subsidy agreement" means a business subsidy
agreement under section 116J.994 that must include, but is not limited to: specification
of the duration of the agreement, job goals and a timeline for achieving those goals over
the duration of the agreement, construction and other investment goals and a timeline for
achieving those goals over the duration of the agreement, and the value of benefits the
firm may receive following achievement of capital investment and employment goals.
The local government and business must report to the commissioner on the business
performance using the forms developed by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Business" means an individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability
company, association, or other entity.
new text end

new text begin (d) "Capital investment" means money that is expended for the purpose of building
or improving real fixed property where employees under paragraphs (g) and (h) are or
will be employed and also includes construction materials, services, and supplies, and the
purchase and installation of equipment and machinery as provided under subdivision 4,
paragraph (b), clause (5).
new text end

new text begin (e) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of employment and economic
development.
new text end

new text begin (f) "Minnesota job creation fund business" means a business that is designated
by the commissioner under subdivision 3.
new text end

new text begin (g) "New full-time employee" means an employee who:
new text end

new text begin (1) begins work at a Minnesota job creation fund business facility noted in a business
subsidy agreement and following the designation as a job creation fund business; and
new text end

new text begin (2) has expected work hours of at least 2,080 hours annually.
new text end

new text begin (h) "Retained job" means a full-time position:
new text end

new text begin (1) that existed at the facility prior to the designation as a job creation fund business;
and
new text end

new text begin (2) has expected work hours of at least 2,080 hours annually.
new text end

new text begin (i) "Wages" has the meaning given in section 290.92, subdivision 1, clause (1).
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Application. new text end

new text begin (a) In order to qualify for designation as a Minnesota job
creation fund business under subdivision 3, a business must submit an application to the
local government entity where the facility is or will be located.
new text end

new text begin (b) A local government must submit the business application along with other
application materials to the commissioner for approval.
new text end

new text begin (c) The applications required under paragraphs (a) and (b) must be in the form and
be made under the procedures specified by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Minnesota job creation fund business designation; requirements. new text end

new text begin (a)
To receive designation as a Minnesota job creation fund business, a business must satisfy
all of the following conditions:
new text end

new text begin (1) the business is or will be engaged in, within Minnesota, one of the following
as its primary business activity:
new text end

new text begin (i) manufacturing;
new text end

new text begin (ii) warehousing;
new text end

new text begin (iii) distribution;
new text end

new text begin (iv) information technology;
new text end

new text begin (v) finance;
new text end

new text begin (vi) insurance; or
new text end

new text begin (vii) professional or technical services;
new text end

new text begin (2) the business must not be primarily engaged in lobbying; gambling; entertainment;
professional sports; political consulting; leisure; hospitality; or professional services
provided by attorneys, accountants, business consultants, physicians, or health care
consultants, or primarily engaged in making retail sales to purchasers who are physically
present at the business's location;
new text end

new text begin (3) the business must enter into a binding construction and job creation business
subsidy agreement with the commissioner to expend at least $500,000 in capital investment
in a capital investment project that includes a new, expanded, or remodeled facility within
one year following designation as a Minnesota job creation fund business and:
new text end

new text begin (i) create at least ten new full-time employee positions within two years of the
benefit date following the designation as a Minnesota job creation fund business; or
new text end

new text begin (ii) expend at least $25,000,000, which may include the installation and purchase
of machinery and equipment, in capital investment and retain at least 200 employees for
projects located in the metropolitan area as defined in section 200.02, subdivision 24, and
75 employees for projects located outside the metropolitan area;
new text end

new text begin (4) positions or employees moved or relocated from another Minnesota location
of the Minnesota job creation fund business must not be included in any calculation or
determination of job creation or new positions under this paragraph; and
new text end

new text begin (5) a Minnesota job creation fund business must not terminate, lay off, or reduce
the working hours of an employee for the purpose of hiring an individual to satisfy job
creation goals under this subdivision.
new text end

new text begin (b) Prior to approving the proposed designation of a business under this subdivision,
the commissioner shall consider the following:
new text end

new text begin (1) the economic outlook of the industry in which the business engages;
new text end

new text begin (2) the projected sales of the business that will be generated from outside the state
of Minnesota;
new text end

new text begin (3) how the business will build on existing regional, national, and international
strengths to diversify the state's economy;
new text end

new text begin (4) whether the business activity would occur without financial assistance;
new text end

new text begin (5) whether the business is unable to expand at an existing Minnesota operation
due to facility or land limitations;
new text end

new text begin (6) whether the business has viable location options outside Minnesota;
new text end

new text begin (7) the effect of financial assistance on industry competitors in Minnesota;
new text end

new text begin (8) financial contributions to the project made by local governments; and
new text end

new text begin (9) any other criteria the commissioner deems necessary.
new text end

new text begin (c) Upon receiving notification of local approval under subdivision 2, the
commissioner shall review the determination by the local government and consider the
conditions listed in paragraphs (a) and (b) to determine whether it is in the best interests of
the state and local area to designate a business as a Minnesota job creation fund business.
new text end

new text begin (d) If the commissioner designates a business as a Minnesota job creation fund
business, the business subsidy agreement shall include the performance outcome
commitments and the expected financial value of any Minnesota job creation fund benefits.
new text end

new text begin (e) The commissioner may amend an agreement once, upon request of a local
government on behalf of a business, only if the performance is expected to exceed
thresholds stated in the original agreement.
new text end

new text begin (f) A business may apply to be designated as a Minnesota job creation fund business
at the same location more than once only if all goals under a previous Minnesota job
creation fund agreement have been met and the agreement is completed.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Certification; benefits. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner may certify a Minnesota job
creation fund business as eligible to receive a specific value of benefit under paragraphs
(b) and (c) when the business has achieved its job creation and capital investment goals
noted in its agreement under subdivision 3.
new text end

new text begin (b) A qualified Minnesota job creation fund business may be certified eligible for the
benefits in this paragraph for up to five years for projects located in the metropolitan area
as defined in section 200.02, subdivision 24, and seven years for projects located outside
the metropolitan area, as determined by the commissioner when considering the best
interests of the state and local area. The eligibility for the following benefits begins the
date the commissioner certifies the business as a qualified Minnesota job creation fund
business under this subdivision:
new text end

new text begin (1) up to five percent rebate for projects located in the metropolitan area as
defined in section 200.02, subdivision 24, and 7.5 percent for projects located outside
the metropolitan area, on capital investment on qualifying purchases as provided in
subdivision 5 with the total rebate for a project not to exceed $500,000;
new text end

new text begin (2) an award of up to $500,000 based on full-time job creation and wages paid as
provided in subdivision 6 with the total award not to exceed $500,000;
new text end

new text begin (3) up to $1,000,000 in capital investment rebates and $1,000,000 in job creation
awards are allowable for projects that have at least $25,000,000 in capital investment
and 200 new employees;
new text end

new text begin (4) up to $1,000,000 in capital investment rebates are allowable for projects that
have at least $25,000,000 in capital investment and 200 retained employees for projects
located in the metropolitan area as defined in section 200.02, subdivision 24, and 75
employees for projects located outside the metropolitan area; and
new text end

new text begin (5) for clauses (3) and (4) only, the capital investment expenditure requirements may
include the installation and purchases of machinery and equipment. These expenditures
are not eligible for the capital investment rebate provided under subdivision 5.
new text end

new text begin (c) The job creation award may be provided in multiple years as long as the qualified
Minnesota job creation fund business continues to meet the job creation goals provided
for in its agreement under subdivision 3 and the total award does not exceed $500,000
except as provided under paragraph (b), clauses (3) and (4).
new text end

new text begin (d) No rebates or award may be provided until the Minnesota job creation fund
business has at least $500,000 in capital investment in the project and at least ten full-time
jobs have been created and maintained for at least one year or the retained employees, as
provided in paragraph (b), clause (4), remain for at least one year. The agreement may
require additional performance outcomes that need to be achieved before rebates and
awards are provided. If fewer retained jobs are maintained, but still above the minimum
under this subdivision, the capital investment award shall be reduced on a proportionate
basis.
new text end

new text begin (e) The forms needed to be submitted to document performance by the Minnesota
job creation fund business must be in the form and be made under the procedures specified
by the commissioner. The forms shall include documentation and certification by the
business that it is in compliance with the business subsidy agreement, sections 116J.871
and 116L.66, and other provisions as specified by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin (f) Minnesota job creation fund businesses must pay each new full-time employee
added pursuant to the agreement total compensation, including benefits not mandated by
law, that on an annualized basis is equal to at least 110 percent of the federal poverty
level for a family of four.
new text end

new text begin (g) A Minnesota job creation fund business must demonstrate reasonable progress on
its capital investment expenditures within six months following designation as a Minnesota
job creation fund business to ensure that the capital investment goal in the agreement
under subdivision 1 will be met. Businesses not making reasonable progress will not be
eligible for benefits under the submitted application and will need to work with the local
government unit to resubmit a new application and request to be a Minnesota job creation
fund business. Notwithstanding the goals noted in its agreement under subdivision 1, this
action shall not be considered a default of the business subsidy agreement.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Capital investment rebate. new text end

new text begin (a) A qualified Minnesota job creation fund
business is eligible for a rebate on the purchase and use of construction materials, services,
and supplies used for or consumed in the construction project as described in the goals
under the agreement provided under subdivision 1, paragraph (b).
new text end

new text begin (b) The rebate under this subdivision applies regardless of whether the purchases are
made by the qualified Minnesota job creation fund business or a contractor hired to perform
work or provide services at the qualified Minnesota job creation fund business location.
new text end

new text begin (c) Minnesota job creation fund businesses seeking the rebate for capital investment
provided under subdivision 4 must submit forms and applications to the Department of
Employment and Economic Development as prescribed by the commissioner of each
department.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Job creation award. new text end

new text begin (a) A qualified Minnesota job creation fund business
is eligible for an annual award for each new job created and maintained by the business
using the following schedule: $1,000 for each job position paying annual wages at least
$26,000 but less than $35,000; $2,000 for each job position paying at least $35,000 but
less than $45,000; and $3,000 for each job position paying at least $45,000; and as noted
in the goals under the agreement provided under subdivision 1.
new text end

new text begin (b) The job creation award schedule must be adjusted annually using the percentage
increase in the federal poverty level for a family of four.
new text end

new text begin (c) Minnesota job creation fund businesses seeking an award credit provided under
subdivision 4 must submit forms and applications to the Department of Employment and
Economic Development as prescribed by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Rulemaking. new text end

new text begin (a) If the commissioner's policies, procedures, or other
statements are rules, as defined in section 14.02, subdivision 4, the requirements in either
paragraph (b) or (c) apply, as applicable.
new text end

new text begin (b) Effective upon enactment until January 1, 2015:
new text end

new text begin (1) the commissioner shall publish notice of proposed rules in the State Register
after complying with section 14.07, subdivision 2;
new text end

new text begin (2) interested parties have 21 days to comment on the proposed rules. The
commissioner must consider comments it receives. After the commissioner has considered
all comments and has complied with section 14.07, subdivision 2, the commissioner shall
publish notice of the final rule in the State Register;
new text end

new text begin (3) if the adopted rules are the same as the proposed rules, the notice shall state that
the rules have been adopted as proposed and shall cite the prior publication. If the adopted
rules differ from the proposed rules, the portions of the adopted rules that differ from the
proposed rules shall be included in the notice of adoption, together with a citation to the
prior State Register that contained the notice of the proposed rules; and
new text end

new text begin (4) rules published in the State Register before January 1, 2014, take effect upon
publication of the notice. Rules published in the State Register on and after January 1,
2014, take effect 30 days after publication of the notice.
new text end

new text begin (c) Beginning January 1, 2015, the commissioner may adopt rules to implement any
provisions in this section using the expedited rulemaking process in section 14.389.
new text end

new text begin (d) The notice of proposed rules required in paragraph (b) must provide information
as to where the public may obtain a copy of the rules. The commissioner shall post the
proposed rules on the department Web site at the same time the notice is published in
the State Register.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2014.
new text end

Sec. 9.

new text begin [116J.9661] TRADE POLICY ADVISORY COUNCIL.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Establishment. new text end

new text begin The Trade Policy Advisory Council is established to
advise and assist the governor and the legislature regarding United States trade agreements.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Membership. new text end

new text begin (a) The Trade Policy Advisory Council shall have 15
members, as follows:
new text end

new text begin (1) the commissioner of employment and economic development or designee;
new text end

new text begin (2) the commissioner of agriculture or designee;
new text end

new text begin (3) the commissioner of administration or designee;
new text end

new text begin (4) two senators, including one appointed by the Subcommittee on Committees of
the Committee on Rules and Administration, and one appointed by the minority leader;
new text end

new text begin (5) two members of the house of representatives, including one member appointed
by the speaker of the house and one member appointed by the minority leader; and
new text end

new text begin (6) eight members appointed by the governor. The governor's appointees shall
represent specified interests, including organized labor, environmental interests, family
farmers, business and industry, and international trade and development.
new text end

new text begin (b) The Trade Policy Advisory Council may invite representatives from other state
agencies, industries, trade and labor organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and
local governments to join the council as nonvoting ex officio members.
new text end

new text begin (c) Except for initial appointments, the appointing authorities shall make
appointments by the first Monday in January of each odd-numbered year.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Term. new text end

new text begin Except for the initial appointees, members of the Trade Policy
Advisory Council shall serve for a term of two years and may be reappointed. Members
shall serve until their successors have been appointed.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Administration. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of employment and economic
development or the commissioner's designee shall provide meeting space and
administrative services for the council.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Initial appointments and first meeting. new text end

new text begin The appointing authorities shall
appoint the first members of the council by January 15, 2014. The first appointees shall
serve until the first Monday in January 2015. The commissioner of the Department of
Employment and Economic Development shall convene the first meeting by February 15,
2014, and shall act as chair until the council elects a chair at its first meeting.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Chair. new text end

new text begin The members shall elect a chair from the legislative members
of the advisory council.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin No compensation. new text end

new text begin Public members of the advisory council serve without
compensation or payment of expenses.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Duties. new text end

new text begin The Trade Policy Advisory Council shall:
new text end

new text begin (1) advise the governor and the legislature on matters relating to United States
trade agreements;
new text end

new text begin (2) assess the potential impact of federal trade agreements on the state's economy;
new text end

new text begin (3) advise the governor and the legislature of the group's findings and make
recommendations, including any draft legislation necessary to implement the
recommendations, to the governor and the legislature;
new text end

new text begin (4) determine, on a case-by-case basis, the impact of a specific federal trade
agreement by requesting input from state agencies, seeking expert advice, convening
public hearings, and taking other reasonable and appropriate actions;
new text end

new text begin (5) request information from the Office of the United States Trade Representative
necessary to conduct an appropriate review of government procurement agreements or
other trade issues; and
new text end

new text begin (6) receive information obtained by the United States Trade Representative's single
point of contact for Minnesota.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Meeting. new text end

new text begin The Trade Policy Advisory Council shall meet at least once
per fiscal year.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Sunset. new text end

new text begin The council shall sunset January 1, 2020.
new text end

Sec. 10.

new text begin [116J.978] MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICES IN FOREIGN MARKETS.
new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of employment and economic development shall establish
three new Minnesota Trade Offices in key foreign markets selected for their potential to
increase Minnesota exports and attract foreign direct investment.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner shall establish a performance rating system for the new offices
established under this section and create specific annual goals for the offices to meet. The
commissioner shall monitor activities of the office, including, but not limited to, the number
of inquiries and projects received and completed, meetings arranged between Minnesota
companies and potential investors, distributors, or customers, and agreements signed.
new text end

Sec. 11.

new text begin [116J.979] MINNESOTA STEP GRANTS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Establishment. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of employment and economic
development shall create a State Trade and Export Promotion grants program, hereafter
STEP grants, to provide financial and technical assistance to eligible Minnesota small
businesses with an active interest in exporting products or services to foreign markets.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Grants. new text end

new text begin Recipients may apply, on an application devised by the
commissioner, for up to $7,500 in reimbursement for approved export-development
activities, including, but not limited to:
new text end

new text begin (1) participation in trade missions;
new text end

new text begin (2) export training;
new text end

new text begin (3) exhibition at trade shows or industry-specific events;
new text end

new text begin (4) translation of marketing materials;
new text end

new text begin (5) development of foreign language Web sites, Gold Key, or other business
matchmaking services;
new text end

new text begin (6) company-specific international sales activities; and
new text end

new text begin (7) testing and certification required to sell products in foreign markets.
new text end

Sec. 12.

new text begin [116J.9801] INVEST MINNESOTA.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner shall establish the Invest Minnesota marketing initiative. This
initiative must focus on branding the state's economic development initiatives and
promoting Minnesota business opportunities. The initiative may include measures to
communicate the benefits of doing business in Minnesota to companies considering
relocating, establishing a United States presence, or expanding.
new text end

Sec. 13.

new text begin [116J.998] OFFICE OF BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms
have the meanings given them.
new text end

new text begin (b) "Broadband" or "broadband service" means any service providing advanced
telecommunications capability and Internet access with transmission speeds that, at a
minimum, meet the Federal Communications Commission definition for broadband.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Local unit of government" has the meaning given in section 116G.03,
subdivision 3.
new text end

new text begin (d) "Office" means the Office of Broadband Development established in subdivision
2, paragraph (a).
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Office established; purpose. new text end

new text begin (a) An Office of Broadband Development is
established within the Department of Employment and Economic Development and shall
remain in existence until the commissioner certifies that the state has met the broadband
goals established in section 237.012. The director shall be appointed by the governor and
shall serve in the unclassified service. The director must be qualified by experience and
training in broadband. The office may employ staff necessary to carry out the office's
duties under subdivision 4.
new text end

new text begin (b) The purpose of the office is to encourage, foster, develop, and improve broadband
within the state in order to:
new text end

new text begin (1) drive job creation, promote innovation, and expand markets for Minnesota
businesses;
new text end

new text begin (2) serve the ongoing and growing needs of Minnesota's education systems, health
care system, public safety system, industries and businesses, governmental operations,
and citizens; and
new text end

new text begin (3) improve accessibility for underserved communities and populations.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Organization. new text end

new text begin The office shall consist of a director of the Office of
Broadband Development, as well as any staff necessary to carry out the office's duties
under subdivision 4.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Duties. new text end

new text begin (a) The office shall have the power and duty to:
new text end

new text begin (1) serve as the central broadband planning body for the state of Minnesota;
new text end

new text begin (2) coordinate with state, regional, local, and private entities to develop, to the
maximum extent practicable, a uniform statewide broadband access and usage policy;
new text end

new text begin (3) develop, recommend, and implement a statewide plan to encourage cost-effective
broadband access, and to make recommendations for increased usage, particularly in
rural and other underserved areas;
new text end

new text begin (4) coordinate efforts, in consultation and cooperation with the commissioner of
commerce, local units of government, and private entities, to meet the state's broadband
goals in section 237.012;
new text end

new text begin (5) develop, coordinate, and implement the state's broadband infrastructure
development program under section 116J.999;
new text end

new text begin (6) provide consultation services to local units of government or other project
sponsors in connection with the planning, acquisition, improvement, construction, or
development of any broadband deployment project;
new text end

new text begin (7) encourage public-private partnerships to increase deployment and adoption
of broadband services and applications, including recommending funding options and
possible incentives to encourage investment in broadband expansion;
new text end

new text begin (8) monitor the broadband development efforts of other states and nations in areas
such as business, education, public safety, and health;
new text end

new text begin (9) consult with the commissioner of commerce to monitor broadband-related
activities at the federal level, including regulatory and policy changes and the potential
impact on broadband deployment and sustainability in the state;
new text end

new text begin (10) serve as an information clearinghouse for federal programs providing financial
assistance to institutions located in rural areas seeking to obtain access to high-speed
broadband service, and use this information as an outreach tool to make institutions
located in rural areas that are unserved or underserved with respect to broadband service
aware of the existence of federal assistance;
new text end

new text begin (11) provide logistical and administrative support for the Governor's Broadband
Task Force;
new text end

new text begin (12) provide an annual report, as required by subdivision 5;
new text end

new text begin (13) coordinate an ongoing collaborative effort of stakeholders to evaluate and
address security, vulnerability, and redundancy issues in order to ensure the reliability of
broadband networks; and
new text end

new text begin (14) perform any other activities consistent with the office's purpose.
new text end

new text begin (b) In carrying out its duties under this subdivision, the Office of Broadband
Development shall have no authority to regulate or compel action on the part of any
provider of broadband service.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Reporting. new text end

new text begin (a) Beginning January 15, 2014, and each year thereafter,
the Office of Broadband Development shall report to the legislative committees with
jurisdiction over broadband policy and finance on the office's activities during the previous
year.
new text end

new text begin (b) The report shall contain, at a minimum:
new text end

new text begin (1) an analysis of the current availability and use of broadband, including average
broadband speeds, within the state;
new text end

new text begin (2) information gathered from schools, libraries, hospitals, and public safety facilities
across the state, determining the actual speed and capacity of broadband currently in use
and the need, if any, for increases in speed and capacity to meet current or anticipated needs;
new text end

new text begin (3) an analysis of incumbent broadband infrastructure within the state and its ability
to spur economic development;
new text end

new text begin (4) an analysis of the degree to which new, additional, or improved broadband
infrastructure would spur economic development in the state;
new text end

new text begin (5) a summary of the office's activities in coordinating broadband infrastructure
development under section 116J.999;
new text end

new text begin (6) suggested policies, incentives, and legislation designed to accelerate the
achievement of the goals under section 237.012, subdivisions 1 and 2;
new text end

new text begin (7) any proposed legislative and policy initiatives; and
new text end

new text begin (8) any other information requested by the legislative committees with jurisdiction
over broadband policy and finance, or that the office deems necessary.
new text end

new text begin (c) The report may be submitted electronically and is subject to section 3.195,
subdivision 1.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 14.

new text begin [116J.999] COORDINATION OF BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE
DEVELOPMENT.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms
have the meanings given them.
new text end

new text begin (b) "Broadband" or "broadband service" has the meaning given in section 116J.998,
subdivision 1, paragraph (b).
new text end

new text begin (c) "Broadband conduit" means a conduit, pipe, innerduct, or microduct for fiber
optic or other cables that support broadband and wireless facilities for broadband service.
new text end

new text begin (d) "Local unit of government" has the meaning given in section 116G.03,
subdivision 3.
new text end

new text begin (e) "Office" means the Office of Broadband Development established in section
116J.998.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Broadband infrastructure development. new text end

new text begin (a) The office shall, in
collaboration with the Department of Transportation and private entities, encourage and
coordinate "dig once" efforts for the planning, relocation, installation, or improvement of
broadband conduit within the right-of-way in conjunction with any current or planned
construction, including, but not limited to, trunk highways and bridges. To the extent
necessary, the office shall, in collaboration with the Department of Transportation,
evaluate engineering and design standards, procedures and criteria for contracts or lease
agreements with private entities, and pricing requirements, and provide for allocation
of risk, costs, and any revenue generated.
new text end

new text begin (b) The office shall, in collaboration with other state departments and agencies as the
office deems necessary, develop a strategy to facilitate the timely and efficient deployment
of broadband conduit or other broadband facilities on state-owned lands and buildings.
new text end

new text begin (c) To the extent practicable, the office shall encourage and assist local units of
government to adopt and implement policies similar to those under paragraphs (a) and (b)
for construction or other improvements to county state-aid highways, municipal state-aid
roads, and any other rights-of-way under the local unit of government's jurisdiction, and to
other lands or buildings owned by the local unit of government.
new text end

new text begin (d) Special consideration must be paid to projects under this subdivision that will
likely improve access to broadband by rural or underserved communities.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Reporting. new text end

new text begin As part of its annual report under section 116J.998, subdivision
5, the office shall report on activities taken under this section, including, but not limited to,
the number of current and planned projects using the "dig once" approach, any gains in
broadband speed or access associated with the project, and any costs or cost savings to
the state, private entity, or end user of broadband services.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin No right of action. new text end

new text begin Nothing in this section shall be construed to create
any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any
party against the state of Minnesota; its departments, agencies, or entities; its officers,
employees, or agents; or any other person.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 15.

new text begin [116L.191] WORKFORCE CENTER; CREDENTIAL ASSISTANCE.
new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner shall provide at local workforce centers services that
assist individuals in identifying and obtaining industry-recognized credentials for jobs,
particularly jobs in high demand. The workforce centers must consult and cooperate
with training institutions, particularly postsecondary institutions, to identify credential
programs to individuals.
new text end

new text begin (b) Each workforce center shall provide information under section 116J.4011,
paragraph (b), clause (3), linked as a shortcut from the desktop of each workforce center
computer and available in hard copy. Prominent signs should be posted in workforce
centers directing individuals to where they can find a list of top job vacancies and related
credential information.
new text end

Sec. 16.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 116U.26, is amended to read:


116U.26 FILM PRODUCTION JOBS PROGRAM.

(a) The film production jobs program is created. The program shall be operated
by the Minnesota Film and TV Board with administrative oversight and control by the
commissioner of deleted text begin administrationdeleted text end new text begin employment and economic developmentnew text end . The program
shall make payment to producers of feature films, national television or Internet programs,
documentaries, music videos, and commercials that directly create new film jobs in
Minnesota. To be eligible for a payment, a producer must submit documentation to the
Minnesota Film and TV Board of expenditures for production costs incurred in Minnesota
that are directly attributable to the production in Minnesota of a film product.

The Minnesota Film and TV Board shall make recommendations to the
commissioner of deleted text begin administrationdeleted text end new text begin employment and economic development new text end about program
payment, but the commissioner has the authority to make the final determination on
payments. The commissioner's determination must be based on proper documentation of
eligible production costs submitted for payments. No more than five percent of the funds
appropriated for the program in any year may be expended for administrationnew text begin , including
costs for independent audits and financial reviews of projects
new text end .

(b) For the purposes of this section:

(1) "production costs" means the cost of the following:

(i) a story and scenario to be used for a film;

(ii) salaries of talent, management, and labor, including payments to personal
services corporations for the services of a performing artist;

(iii) set construction and operations, wardrobe, accessories, and related services;

(iv) photography, sound synchronization, lighting, and related services;

(v) editing and related services;

(vi) rental of facilities and equipment; deleted text begin or
deleted text end

(vii) other direct costs of producing the film in accordance with generally accepted
entertainment industry practice; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

new text begin (viii) above-the-line talent fees for nonresident talent; or
new text end

new text begin (ix) costs incurred during postproduction; and
new text end

(2) "film" means a feature film, television or Internet deleted text begin show,deleted text end new text begin pilot, program, series,
new text end documentary, music video, or television commercial, whether on film, video, or digital
media. Film does not include news, current events, public programming, or a program
that includes weather or market reports; a talk show; a production with respect to a
questionnaire or contest; a sports event or sports activity; a gala presentation or awards
show; a finished production that solicits funds; or a production for which the production
company is required under United States Code, title 18, section 2257, to maintain records
with respect to a performer portrayed in a single-media or multimedia program.

(c) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the Minnesota Film and TV Board
may make reimbursements of: (1) up to deleted text begin 20deleted text end new text begin 25 new text end percent of deleted text begin filmdeleted text end production costs for films that
locate production outside the metropolitan area, as defined in section 473.121, subdivision
2, or that incur deleted text begin production costs in excess of $5,000,000deleted text end new text begin a minimum Minnesota expenditure
of $1,000,000
new text end in the metropolitan area within a 12-month period; or (2) up to deleted text begin 15deleted text end new text begin 20
new text end percent of deleted text begin filmdeleted text end production costs for films that incur new text begin less than $1,000,000 in Minnesota
new text end production costs deleted text begin of $5,000,000 or lessdeleted text end in the metropolitan area within a 12-month period.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 17.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 136F.37, is amended to read:


136F.37 JOB PLACEMENT IMPACT ON PROGRAM REVIEW;
INFORMATION TO STUDENTS.

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Colleges; technical occupational program. new text end

The board must
assess labor market data when conducting college program reviews. Colleges must
provide prospective students with the job placement rate for graduates of technical and
occupational programs offered at the colleges.

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin DEED labor market survey; MnSCU usage and disclosure. new text end

new text begin The data
assessed under subdivision 1 must include labor market data compiled by the Department
of Employment and Economic Development under section 116J.4011. The board and its
colleges and universities must use this market data when deciding upon course and program
offerings. The board must provide a link to this labor market data on its Internet portal.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 18.

new text begin [161.462] FIBER COLLABORATION DATABASE.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Purpose. new text end

new text begin The purpose of the fiber collaboration database is
to provide broadband providers with advance notice of upcoming Department of
Transportation construction projects so that they may notify the department of their
interest in installing broadband infrastructure within the right-of-way during construction
in order to minimize installation costs.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Database. new text end

new text begin (a) The Department of Transportation shall post on its Web site,
and update annually, the list of upcoming construction projects contained in its statewide
transportation improvement program, including, for each project:
new text end

new text begin (1) the geographical location where construction will occur;
new text end

new text begin (2) the estimated start and end dates of construction; and
new text end

new text begin (3) a description of the nature of the construction project.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner shall post the information required in paragraph (a) as far in
advance of the beginning of construction as is feasible.
new text end

new text begin (c) The department's Web site must allow a provider of broadband service to register
to receive from the department electronic information on proposed construction projects
added to the database in specific geographical areas of the state as soon as it is updated.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 19.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 245.4712, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Availability of community support services.

(a) County boards
must provide or contract for sufficient community support services within the county to
meet the needs of adults with serious and persistent mental illness who are residents of the
county. Adults may be required to pay a fee according to section 245.481. The community
support services program must be designed to improve the ability of adults with serious
and persistent mental illness to:

(1) deleted text begin work in a regular or supported work environmentdeleted text end new text begin find and maintain competitive
employment
new text end ;

(2) handle basic activities of daily living;

(3) participate in leisure time activities;

(4) set goals and plans; and

(5) obtain and maintain appropriate living arrangements.

The community support services program must also be designed to reduce the
need for and use of more intensive, costly, or restrictive placements both in number of
admissions and length of stay.

(b) Community support services are those services that are supportive in nature and
not necessarily treatment oriented, and include:

(1) conducting outreach activities such as home visits, health and wellness checks,
and problem solving;

(2) connecting people to resources to meet their basic needs;

(3) finding, securing, and supporting people in their housing;

(4) attaining and maintaining health insurance benefits;

(5) assisting with job applications, finding and maintaining employment, and
securing a stable financial situation;

(6) fostering social support, including support groups, mentoring, peer support, and
other efforts to prevent isolation and promote recovery; and

(7) educating about mental illness, treatment, and recovery.

(c) Community support services shall use all available funding streams. The county
shall maintain the level of expenditures for this program, as required under section
245.4835. County boards must continue to provide funds for those services not covered
by other funding streams and to maintain an infrastructure to carry out these services.new text begin The
county is encouraged to fund evidence-based practices such as Individual Placement and
Supported Employment and Illness Management and Recovery.
new text end

(d) The commissioner shall collect data on community support services programs,
including, but not limited to, demographic information such as age, sex, race, the number
of people served, and information related to housing, employment, hospitalization,
symptoms, and satisfaction with services.

Sec. 20.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 268A.13, is amended to read:


268A.13 EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH
MENTAL ILLNESS.

The commissioner of employment and economic development, in cooperation
with the commissioner of human services, shall develop a statewide program of grants
as outlined in section 268A.14 to provide services for persons with mental illness new text begin who
want to work
new text end in supported employment. Projects funded under this section must: (1)
assist persons with mental illness in obtaining and retaining new text begin competitive new text end employment; (2)
emphasize individual deleted text begin community placements for clientsdeleted text end new text begin client preferencesnew text end ; (3) ensure
interagency collaboration at the local level between vocational rehabilitation field offices,
county service agencies, community support programs operating under the authority of
section 245.4712, and community rehabilitation providers, in assisting clients; new text begin (4) ensure
services are integrated with mental health treatment; (5) provide benefits counseling;
(6) conduct rapid job search;
new text end and deleted text begin (4)deleted text end new text begin (7) new text end involve clients in the planning, development,
oversight, and delivery of support services. Project funds may not be used to provide
services in segregated settings such as the center-based employment subprograms as
defined in section 268A.01.

The commissioner of employment and economic development, in consultation
with the commissioner of human services, shall develop a request for proposals which is
consistent with the requirements of this section and section 268A.14 and which specifies
the types of services that must be provided by grantees. Priority for funding shall be given
to organizations deleted text begin with experience in developing innovative employment support services
for persons with mental illness
deleted text end new text begin carrying out evidence-based practicesnew text end . Each applicant for
funds under this section shall submit an evaluation protocol as part of the grant application.

Sec. 21.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 268A.14, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Employment support services and programs.

The commissioner
of employment and economic development, in cooperation with the commissioner of
human services, shall operate a statewide system to reimburse providers for employment
support services for persons with mental illness. The system shall be operated to support
employment programs and services where:

(1) services provided are readily accessible to all persons with mental illness new text begin who
want to work, including rapid competitive job search,
new text end so they can make progress toward
economic self-sufficiency;

(2) services provided are made an integral part of all new text begin mental health new text end treatment and
rehabilitation programs for persons with mental illness to ensure that they have the ability
and opportunity to consider a variety of work options;

(3) programs help persons with mental illness form long-range plans for employment
that fit their skills and abilities by ensuring that ongoing new text begin time-unlimited new text end support, crisis
management, placement, and career planning services are available;

(4) services provided give persons with mental illness the information needed
to make informed choices about employment expectations and options, including
information on the types of employment available in the local community, the types of
employment services available, the impact of employment on eligibility for governmental
benefits, and career options;

(5) programs assess whether persons with mental illness being serviced are satisfied
with the services and outcomes. Satisfaction assessments shall address at least whether
persons like their jobs, whether quality of life is improved, whether potential for
advancement exists, and whether there are adequate support services in place;

(6) programs encourage persons with mental illness being served to be involved in
employment support services issues by allowing them to participate in the development of
individual rehabilitation plans and to serve on boards, committees, task forces, and review
bodies that shape employment services policies and that award grants, and by encouraging
and helping them to establish and participate in self-help and consumer advocacy groups;

(7) programs encourage employers to expand employment opportunities for
persons with mental illness and, to maximize the hiring of persons with mental illness,
educate employers about the needs and abilities of persons with mental illness and the
requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act;

(8) programs encourage persons with mental illness, vocational rehabilitation
professionals, and mental health professionals to learn more about current work incentive
provisions in governmental benefits programs;

(9) programs establish and maintain linkages with a wide range of other programs
and services, including educational programs, housing programs, economic assistance
services, community support services, and clinical services to ensure that persons with
mental illness can obtain and maintain employment;

(10) programs participate in ongoing training across agencies and service delivery
systems so that providers in human services systems understand their respective roles,
rules, and responsibilities and understand the options that exist for providing employment
and community support services to persons with mental illness; and

(11) programs work with local communities to expand system capacity to provide
access to employment services to all persons with mental illness who want them.

Sec. 22.

new text begin [383D.412] DAKOTA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AGENCY; MINNESOTA INVESTMENT FUND.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Treatment. new text end

new text begin As long as the conditions set forth in subdivision 2 are met
and notwithstanding the provisions of section 116J.8731, the Dakota County Community
Development Agency will be treated as if it were a general purpose local governmental unit
and may apply for and receive state-funded money from the Minnesota investment fund.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Conditions precedent. new text end

new text begin Conditions precedent to the treatment of the
Dakota County Community Development Agency as a general purpose local governmental
unit as described in subdivision 1 are:
new text end

new text begin (a) the board of commissioners of Dakota County shall have adopted a resolution
approving such treatment of the Dakota County Community Development Agency, and
such resolution shall be in full force and effect and shall not have been revoked by
Dakota County; and
new text end

new text begin (b) the members of the board of commissioners of Dakota County shall be the same
persons as the members of the board of commissioners of the Dakota County Community
Development Agency.
new text end

Sec. 23. new text begin EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES
FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH HIGH-FUNCTIONING AUTISM, ASPERGER'S
SYNDROME, NONVERBAL LEARNING DISORDERS, AND PERVASIVE
DEVELOPMENT DISORDER, NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED; PILOT
PROGRAM.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms
have the meanings given them.
new text end

new text begin (b) "Communication" means the ability to effectively give and receive information
through spoken words, writing, speaking, listening, or other means of communication,
including but not limited to nonverbal expressions, gestures, or other adaptive methods.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Functional areas" means communication, interpersonal skills, mobility, self-care,
self-direction, preemployment skills, work tolerance, and independent living skills.
new text end

new text begin (d) "Independent living assessment" means an active, performance-based skill
assessment in the functional areas of communication, interpersonal skills, mobility,
self-care, self-direction, preemployment skills, and independent living skills, that provides
an analysis of the individual's ability to independently achieve certain skills and which
is performed through direct observation.
new text end

new text begin (e) "Interpersonal skills" means the ability to establish and maintain personal,
family, work, and community relationships.
new text end

new text begin (f) "Mobility" means the physical and psychological ability to move about from
place to place, including travel to and from destinations in the community for activities
of daily living, training, or work.
new text end

new text begin (g) "Natural supports" means the process of assisting an employer to expand its
capacity for training, supervising, and supporting workers with disabilities.
new text end

new text begin (h) "Ongoing employment support services" means any of the following services:
new text end

new text begin (1) facilitation of natural supports at the work site;
new text end

new text begin (2) disability awareness training for the worker, the worker's employer, supervisor,
or coworkers;
new text end

new text begin (3) services necessary to increase the worker's inclusion at the work site;
new text end

new text begin (4) job skills training at the work site;
new text end

new text begin (5) regular observation or supervision of the worker;
new text end

new text begin (6) coordination of support services;
new text end

new text begin (7) job-related safety training;
new text end

new text begin (8) job-related advocacy skills training to advance employment;
new text end

new text begin (9) training in independent living skills and support including self-advocacy, money
management and organization, grooming and personal care, communication, interpersonal
skills, problem solving, orientation and mobility, and using public transportation or
driver's training;
new text end

new text begin (10) follow-up services necessary to reinforce and stabilize employment, including
regular contact with the worker's employer, supervisor or coworkers, parents, family
members, advocates, legal representatives, other suitable professionals, and informed
advisors;
new text end

new text begin (11) training in job seeking skills; and
new text end

new text begin (12) internships or career planning to assist the individual's advancement in
meaningful employment.
new text end

new text begin (i) "Preemployment skills" means the abilities and skills to successfully apply for,
secure, and maintain competitive employment.
new text end

new text begin (j) "Self-care" means skills needed to manage one's self or living environment,
including but not limited to money management, personal health care, personal hygiene,
and safety needs, including medication management.
new text end

new text begin (k) "Self-direction" means the ability to plan, initiate, organize, or carry out
goal-directed activities or solve problems related to self-care, socialization, recreation, and
working independently.
new text end

new text begin (l) "Severe impairment to employment" means limitations experienced by persons
diagnosed with high-functioning autism, Asperger's syndrome, nonverbal learning
disorders, or pervasive development disorder, not otherwise specified, due to an extended
history of unemployment or underemployment; limited education, training, or job skills;
and physical, intellectual, or emotional characteristics that seriously impair the individual's
ability to obtain and retain permanent employment.
new text end

new text begin (m) "Work tolerance" means the ability to effectively and efficiently perform jobs
with various levels of sensory and environmental components including scent, noise,
visual stimuli, physical space, and psychological demands.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Employment support plan and outcomes. new text end

new text begin An individual participating in
the program under this section must develop an employment support plan that includes:
new text end

new text begin (1) employment goals;
new text end

new text begin (2) ongoing support services;
new text end

new text begin (3) program outcomes that focus on competitive employment in the community; and
new text end

new text begin (4) ongoing independent living services and employment supports necessary for the
individual to secure, maintain, and advance in employment that best fits the individual's
strengths and career goals.
new text end

Sec. 24. new text begin CUSTOMIZED TRAINING PILOT PROGRAM FOR SKILLED
MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Program. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of employment and economic
development in consultation with the commissioner of labor and industry shall collaborate
with Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) institutions and employers,
to develop a customized training program for skilled manufacturing industries that
integrates academic instruction and job-related learning in the workplace and MnSCU
institutions. The commissioner shall actively recruit participants in a customized training
program for skilled manufacturing industries from the following groups: secondary and
postsecondary school systems; individuals with disabilities; dislocated workers; retired
and disabled veterans; individuals enrolled in MFIP under Minnesota Statutes, chapter
256J; minorities; previously incarcerated individuals; individuals residing in labor surplus
areas as defined by the United States Department of Labor; and any other disadvantaged
group as determined by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For the purposes of this section, the terms defined in this
subdivision have the meanings given them.
new text end

new text begin (b) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of employment and economic
development.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Employer" means a skilled manufacturing industry employer within the state
who enters into the agreements with MnSCU institutions and the commissioner under
subdivisions 3 to 5.
new text end

new text begin (d) "MnSCU institution" means Alexandria Technical and Community College,
Century College, Hennepin Technical College, and Central Lakes College.
new text end

new text begin (e) "Participant" means an employee who enters into a customized training program
for skilled manufacturing industries participation agreement under subdivision 4.
new text end

new text begin (f) "Related instruction" means classroom instruction or technical or vocational
training required to perform the duties of the skilled manufacturing job.
new text end

new text begin (g) "Skilled manufacturing" means occupations in manufacturing industry sectors 31
to 33 as defined by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Skilled manufacturing customized training program employer
agreement.
new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner, employer, and MnSCU institution shall enter into a
skilled manufacturing customized training program employer agreement that is specific to
the identified skilled manufacturing training needs of an employer.
new text end

new text begin (b) The agreement must contain the following:
new text end

new text begin (1) the name of the employer;
new text end

new text begin (2) a statement showing the number of hours to be spent by a participant in work and
the number of hours to be spent, if any, in concurrent, supplementary instruction in related
subjects. The maximum number of hours of work per week, not including time spent in
related instruction, for any participant shall not exceed either the number prescribed by
law or the customary regular number of hours per week for the employees of the employer.
A participant may be allowed to work overtime provided that the overtime work does not
conflict with supplementary instruction course attendance. All time spent by the participant
in excess of the number of hours of work per week as specified in the skilled manufacturing
customized training program participation agreement shall be considered overtime;
new text end

new text begin (3) the hourly wage to be paid to the participant and requirements for reporting to
the commissioner on actual wages paid to the participant;
new text end

new text begin (4) an explanation of how the employer agreement or participant agreement may
be terminated;
new text end

new text begin (5) a statement setting forth a schedule of the processes in the occupation in which
the participant is to be trained and the approximate time to be spent at each process;
new text end

new text begin (6) a statement by the MnSCU institution and the employer describing the related
instruction that will be offered, if any, under subdivision 5, paragraph (c); and
new text end

new text begin (7) any other provision the commissioner deems necessary to carry out the purposes
of this section.
new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner may periodically review the adherence to the terms of the
customized training program employer agreement. If the commissioner determines that
an employer or employee has failed to comply with the terms of the agreement, the
commissioner shall terminate the agreement. An employer must report to the commissioner
any change in status for the participant within 30 days of the change in status.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Skilled manufacturing customized training program participation
agreement.
new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner, the prospective participant, and the employer shall
enter into a skilled manufacturing customized training program participation agreement
that is specific to the training to be provided to the participant.
new text end

new text begin (b) The participation agreement must contain the following:
new text end

new text begin (1) the name of the employer;
new text end

new text begin (2) the name of the participant;
new text end

new text begin (3) a statement setting forth a schedule of the processes of the occupation in which
the participant is to be trained and the approximate time to be spent at each process;
new text end

new text begin (4) a description of any related instruction;
new text end

new text begin (5) a statement showing the number of hours to be spent by a participant in work and
the number of hours to be spent, if any, in concurrent, supplementary instruction in related
subjects. The maximum number of hours of work per week, not including time spent in
related instruction, for any participant shall not exceed either the number prescribed
by law or the customary regular number of hours per week for the employees of the
employer. A participant may be allowed to work overtime provided that the overtime
work does not conflict with supplementary instruction course attendance. All time spent
by the participant in excess of the number of hours of work per week as specified in the
customized training program participation agreement shall be considered overtime;
new text end

new text begin (6) the hourly wage to be paid to the participant; and
new text end

new text begin (7) an explanation of how the parties may terminate the participation agreement.
new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner may periodically review the adherence to the terms of the
customized training program participation agreement. If the commissioner determines
that an employer or participant has failed to comply with the terms of the agreement, the
commissioner shall terminate the agreement. An employer must report to the commissioner
any change in status for the participant within 30 days of the change in status.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin MnSCU instruction. new text end

new text begin (a) MnSCU institutions shall collaborate with
an employer to provide related instruction which the employer deems necessary to
instruct participants of a skilled manufacturing customized training program. The related
instruction provided must be, for the purposes of this section, career-level, as negotiated
by the commissioner and the MnSCU institution. The related instruction may be for credit
or noncredit, and credit earned may be transferable to a degree program, as determined by
the MnSCU institution.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner, in conjunction with the MnSCU institution, shall issue a
certificate of completion to a participant who completes all required components of the
skilled manufacturing customized training program participation agreement.
new text end

new text begin (c) As part of the skilled manufacturing customized training program, an employer
shall collaborate with a MnSCU institution for any related instruction required to perform
the skilled manufacturing job. The agreement shall include:
new text end

new text begin (1) a detailed explanation of the related instruction; and
new text end

new text begin (2) the number of hours of related instruction needed to receive a certificate of
completion.
new text end

Sec. 25. new text begin SKILLED MANUFACTURING REPORTS.
new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of employment and economic development shall study the
training needs of skilled manufacturing industry employers in the state and report study
findings and recommendations to the standing committees of the house of representatives
and the senate having jurisdiction over employment and workforce development by
March 1, 2014.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner of employment and economic development shall coordinate
and monitor customized training programs for skilled manufacturing industries at Century
College, Alexandria Technical and Community College, Hennepin Technical College, and
Central Lakes College. By January 15, 2015, the commissioner, in conjunction with
each MnSCU institution listed in this section, shall report to the standing committees
of the house of representatives and the senate having jurisdiction over employment
and workforce development. The report must address the progress and success of the
implementation of a customized training program for skilled manufacturing industries
at each MnSCU institution. The report must give recommendations on where a skilled
manufacturing customized training program should next be implemented, taking into
consideration all current and potential skilled manufacturing training providers available.
new text end

Sec. 26. new text begin STATE BROADBAND STRATEGY; REPORT.
new text end

new text begin The Office of Broadband Development shall conduct research and produce a report
recommending a set of programs and strategies the state can pursue to promote the
improvement, more efficient and effective use, and expansion of broadband services in
ways that will have the greatest impact on the state's economic development, by which is
meant enhancing the ability of Minnesota citizens and businesses to develop their skills,
to expand businesses to new markets, develop new products, reach more customers, and
lower costs. While the state's broadband goals in Minnesota Statutes, section 237.012,
address the universal provision of greater broadband access and speed statewide, this report
must consider broadband as an economic development tool and must examine and analyze:
new text end

new text begin (1) how the state can best use its limited resources to adopt strategies and make
investments to improve the use of broadband services by subgroups of broadband users,
including mobile broadband users, that promise to deliver the greatest economic impact
per dollar of state investment;
new text end

new text begin (2) roles the state can play in addition to financial assistance for broadband
infrastructure, including supporting education and training for Minnesotans to enable
them to use broadband more effectively; and
new text end

new text begin (3) strategies and opportunities for state investment to leverage additional amounts
of private capital and financial assistance from the federal government in order to achieve
these goals.
new text end

new text begin By January 15, 2014, the office shall submit the report to the chairs and ranking minority
members of the senate and house of representatives committees with jurisdiction over
broadband issues.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 27. new text begin PILOT PROGRAMS; COMBINING CAREER AND HIGHER
EDUCATION ADVISING.
new text end

new text begin The workforce council in each of the workforce service areas of Hennepin/Carver,
Northeast Minnesota, Stearns/Benton, and rural Minnesota CEP must with at least one
public school district in its service area, cooperate in operating a program to assist high
school students in selecting careers of interest to a student and a postsecondary path to
prepare for that career. The local workforce council shall individually advise a student on
jobs in high demand in areas of interest to a student. Advising must include information
on various career paths and associated jobs, the salary profile of those jobs, and the
credentials and other training desired by employers for those jobs. A district may assist
the local workforce council by, among other activities:
new text end

new text begin (1) describing to the local workforce council what kind of vocational exploration the
student already received;
new text end

new text begin (2) identifying opportunities for the council to assist students by providing office
space at school to meet with students, access to assemblies and other groups for testing
and career exploration, access to teachers through in-service and in other manners, to
support students to use a pilot program; and
new text end

new text begin (3) working with students after testing and advising by the local workforce council.
new text end

Sec. 28. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end

new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 237.012, subdivision 3, new text end new text begin is repealed.
new text end

ARTICLE 4

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 116L.17, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Use of funds.

Funds granted by the board under this section may be used
for any combination of the following, except as otherwise provided in this section:

(1) employment transition services such as developing readjustment plans for
individuals; outreach and intake; early readjustment; job or career counseling; testing;
orientation; assessment of skills and aptitudes; provision of occupational and labor market
information; job placement assistance; job search; job development; prelayoff assistance;
relocation assistance; deleted text begin anddeleted text end programs provided in cooperation with employers or labor
organizations to provide early intervention in the event of plant closings or substantial
layoffs;new text begin and entrepreneurial training and business consulting;
new text end

(2) support services, including assistance to help the participant relocate to employ
existing skills; out-of-area job search assistance; family care assistance, including child
care; commuting assistance; emergency housing and rental assistance; counseling
assistance, including personal and financial; health care; emergency health assistance;
emergency financial assistance; work-related tools and clothing; and other appropriate
support services that enable a person to participate in an employment and training program
with the goal of reemployment;

(3) specific, short-term training to help the participant enhance current skills
in a similar occupation or industry; entrepreneurial training, customized training, or
on-the-job training; basic and remedial education to enhance current skills; and literacy
and work-related English training for non-English speakers; and

(4) long-term training in a new occupation or industry, including occupational skills
training or customized training in an accredited program recognized by one or more
relevant industries. Long-term training shall only be provided to dislocated workers
whose skills are obsolete and who have no other transferable skills likely to result in
employment at a comparable wage rate. Training shall only be provided for occupations or
industries with reasonable expectations of job availability based on the service provider's
thorough assessment of local labor market information where the individual currently
resides or is willing to relocate. This clause shall not restrict training in personal services
or other such industries.

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section