HF 1669

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 01:53am

A bill for an act
relating to state government; appropriating money for jobs, economic
development, housing, and Minnesota Heritage; establishing and modifying
certain programs; providing for regulation of certain activities and practices;
providing for accounts, assessments, and fees; changing codes and licensing
provisions; providing penalties; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections
115C.08, subdivision 4; 116J.8731, subdivisions 2, 3; 154.44, subdivision 1;
326B.33, subdivision 19; 326B.46, subdivision 4; 326B.475, subdivisions 4, 7;
326B.49, subdivision 1; 326B.56, subdivision 4; 326B.58; 326B.815, subdivision
1; 326B.821, subdivision 2; 326B.86, subdivision 1; 326B.885, subdivision 2;
326B.89, subdivisions 3, 16; 326B.94, subdivision 4; 326B.972; 326B.986,
subdivisions 2, 5, 8; 327B.04, subdivisions 7, 8, by adding a subdivision;
462A.05, subdivisions 14, 14a; Laws 2007, chapter 135, article 1, section 16;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 326B; repealing
Minnesota Rules, part 1350.8300.

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

ARTICLE 1

JOBS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, HOUSING, AND MINNESOTA
HERITAGE APPROPRIATIONS SUMMARY

Section 1. new text begin SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS. new text end

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

		new text begin 2010 new text end		new text begin 2011 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 125,040,000 new text end	new text begin $ new text end	new text begin 121,478,000 new text end	new text begin $ new text end	new text begin 246,518,000 new text end
new text begin Workforce Development new text end		new text begin 18,874,000 new text end		new text begin 19,124,000 new text end		new text begin 37,998,000 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 22,574,000 new text end		new text begin 22,574,000 new text end		new text begin 45,148,000 new text end
new text begin Clean Water new text end		new text begin 8,125,000 new text end		new text begin 17,250,000 new text end		new text begin 25,375,000 new text end
new text begin Total new text end	new text begin $ new text end	new text begin 175,313,000 new text end	new text begin $ new text end	new text begin 181,126,000 new text end	new text begin $ new text end	new text begin 356,439,000 new text end

Sec. 2. new text begin JOBS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS. 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 act. The appropriations are from the general
fund, or another named fund, and are available for the fiscal years indicated for each
purpose. The figures "2010" and "2011" used in this act mean that the appropriations
listed under them are available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010, or June 30, 2011,
respectively. "The first year" is fiscal year 2010. "The second year" is fiscal year 2011.
"The biennium" is fiscal years 2010 and 2011. Appropriations for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 2009, are effective the day following final enactment.
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 2010 new text end		new text begin 2011 new text end

Sec. 3. new text begin 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 57,415,000 new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 57,415,000 new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2010 new text end	new text begin 2011 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 38,870,000 new text end	new text begin 38,870,000 new text end
new text begin Workforce Development new text end	new text begin 17,845,000 new text end	new text begin 17,845,000 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 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 7,526,000 new text end

new text begin 7,526,000 new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 6,826,000 new text end	new text begin 6,826,000 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) $700,000 the first year and $700,000 the
second year are from the remediation fund for
contaminated site cleanup and development
grants under Minnesota Statutes, section
116J.554. This appropriation is available
until expended.
new text end

new text begin (b) $175,000 the first year and $175,000
the second year are from the general fund
for a grant to Women Venture for women's
business development programs.
new text end

new text begin (c) $105,000 the first year and $105,000
the second year are from the general fund
for a grant to the Metropolitan Economic
Development Association for continuing
minority business development programs in
the metropolitan area.
new text end

new text begin (d) $100,000 the first year and $100,000
the second year are from the general fund
for a grant to the BioBusiness Alliance
of Minnesota for bioscience business
development programs to promote and
position the state as a global leader in
bioscience business activities. This is a
onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Workforce Development new text end

new text begin 47,443,000 new text end

new text begin 47,443,000 new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 29,598,000 new text end	new text begin 29,598,000 new text end
new text begin Workforce Development new text end	new text begin 17,845,000 new text end	new text begin 17,845,000 new text end

new text begin (a) $4,562,000 the first year and $4,562,000
the second year are 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 for it. This
appropriation is available until expended.
new text end

new text begin (b) $8,800,000 the first year and $8,800,000
the second year are from the general fund for
the state's vocational rehabilitation program
under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 268A.
new text end

new text begin (c) $5,986,000 the first year and $5,986,000
the second year are from the general fund for
the state services for the blind activities.
new text end

new text begin (d) $2,380,000 the first year and $2,380,000
the second year are from the general fund
for grants to centers for independent living
under Minnesota Statutes, section 268A.11.
new text end

new text begin (e) $350,000 the first year and $350,000 the
second year are from the general fund for
a grant under Minnesota Statutes, section
116J.8747, to Twin Cities RISE! to provide
training to hard-to-train individuals.
new text end

new text begin (f) $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the
second year are from the general fund for
a grant to Northern Connections in Perham
to implement and operate a pilot workforce
program that provides one-stop supportive
services to individuals as they transition into
the workforce.
new text end

new text begin (g) $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the
second year are from the general fund for
a grant to Advocating Change Together for
training, technical assistance, and resource
materials for persons with developmental
and mental illness disabilities.
new text end

new text begin (h) $5,412,000 each year is from the general
fund and $6,830,000 each year is from the
workforce development fund for extended
employment services for persons with severe
disabilities or related conditions under
Minnesota Statutes, section 268A.15. Of
the general fund appropriation, $125,000
each year is to supplement funds paid for
wage incentives for the community support
fund established in Minnesota Rules, part
3300.2045.
new text end

new text begin (i) $1,613,000 the first year and $1,613,000
the second year are 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. Up to $77,000
each year may be used for administrative
expenses.
new text end

new text begin (j) $145,000 each year is from the general
fund and $175,000 each year is from
the workforce development fund for a
grant under Minnesota Statutes, section
268A.03, to Rise, Inc. for the Minnesota
Employment Center for People Who are Deaf
or Hard-of-Hearing. Money not expended
the first year is available the second year.
new text end

new text begin (k) $50,000 each year is from the general
fund and $250,000 each year is from the
workforce development fund for a grant to
Lifetrack Resources for its immigrant and
refugee collaborative program, including
those related to job-seeking skills and
workplace orientation, intensive job
development, functional work English, and
on-site job coaching.
new text end

new text begin (l) $3,000,000 the first year and $3,000,000
the second year are from the workforce
development fund to provide reemployment
services to unemployed workers and
universal job seekers.
new text end

new text begin (m) $3,500,000 the first year and $3,500,000
the second year are 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 (n) $1,250,000 the first year and $1,250,000
the second year are from the workforce
development fund for the Opportunities
Industrialization Center programs.
new text end

new text begin (o) $1,000,000 the first year and $1,000,000
the second year are from the workforce
development fund for grants for the
Minneapolis summer youth employment
program. The grants shall be used to fund
up to 500 jobs for youth each summer. Of
this appropriation, $250,000 each year is for
a grant to the learn-to-earn summer youth
employment program. The commissioner
shall establish criteria for awarding the
grants. This appropriation is available in
either year of the biennium and is available
until spent.
new text end

new text begin (p) $500,000 the first year and $500,000
the second year are from the workforce
development fund for grants to fund summer
youth employment in St. Paul. The grants
shall be used to fund up to 500 jobs for
youth each summer. The commissioner shall
establish criteria for awarding the grants.
This appropriation is available in either year
of the biennium and is available until spent.
new text end

new text begin (q) $1,000,000 the first year and $1,000,000
the second year are from the workforce
development fund for the youthbuild
program under Minnesota Statutes, section
116L.361 to 116L.366.
new text end

new text begin (r) $340,000 the first year and $340,000
the second year are from the workforce
development fund for grants to provide
interpreters for a regional transition program
that specializes in providing culturally
appropriate transition services leading to
employment for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and
deaf-blind students.
new text end

new text begin (s) The first $1,450,000 deposited in each
year of the biennium into the contingent
account created under Minnesota Statutes,
section 268.196, subdivision 3, shall be
transferred before the closing of each fiscal
year to the workforce development fund
created under Minnesota Statutes, section
116L.20. Deposits in excess of $1,450,000
shall be transferred before the closing of each
fiscal year to the general fund.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin State-Funded Administration new text end

new text begin 2,446,000 new text end

new text begin 2,446,000 new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Transfer new text end

new text begin On or before June 30, 2009, the commissioner
shall transfer to the general fund $800,000
from the amount appropriated by Laws 2008,
chapter 358, article 5, section 4, subdivision
3, for Section 125 employer incentives.
new text end

Sec. 4. new text begin PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 8,225,000 new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 17,350,000 new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
new text begin Clean Water Fund new text end	new text begin 8,125,000 new text end	new text begin 17,250,000 new text end
new text begin General Fund new text end	new text begin 100,000 new text end	new text begin 100,000 new text end

new text begin (a) $5,000,000 the first year and $10,000,000
the second year are for the total maximum
daily load grant program under Minnesota
Statutes, section 446A.073. This
appropriation is available until spent.
new text end

new text begin (b) $2,500,000 the first year and $5,000,000
the second year are for the clean water legacy
phosphorus reduction grant program under
Minnesota Statutes, section 446A.074. This
appropriation is available until spent.
new text end

new text begin (c) $125,000 the first year and $250,000 the
second year are for the small community
wastewater treatment program for technical
assistance grants under Minnesota Statutes,
section 446A.075. This appropriation is
available until spent.
new text end

new text begin (d) $500,000 the first year and $2,000,000
the second year are for the small
community wastewater treatment program
for construction loans and grants under
Minnesota Statutes, section 446A.075. This
appropriation is available until spent.
new text end

new text begin (e) $100,000 the first year and $100,000 the
second year are for the small community
wastewater treatment program under
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 446A. This
appropriation is available until spent.
new text end

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

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 9,988,000 new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 9,988,000 new text end

new text begin (a) To develop maximum private sector
involvement in tourism, $500,000 the first
year and $500,000 the second year must
be matched by Explore Minnesota Tourism
from nonstate sources. Each $1 of state
incentive must be matched with $3 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 the first year shall be based on fiscal
year 2009 private sector contributions. The
incentive in the second year will be based on
fiscal year 2010 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

new text begin Unexpended money from the general fund
appropriations made under this section
does not cancel but must be placed in a
special marketing account for use by Explore
Minnesota Tourism for additional marketing
activities.
new text end

new text begin (b) $325,000 the first year and $325,000 the
second year are 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.
new text end

new text begin (c) $552,000 the first year and $552,000
the second year are appropriated for a grant
to the Minnesota Film and TV Board for
the film jobs production program under
Minnesota Statutes, section 116U.26. These
appropriations are available in either year
of the biennium and are available until
expended.
new text end

Sec. 6. 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 42,710,000 new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 42,710,000 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 This appropriation is for transfer to the
housing development fund for the programs
specified. 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 6,769,000 new text end

new text begin 6,769,000 new text end

new text begin For the economic development and housing
challenge program under Minnesota
Statutes, section 462A.33. Of this amount,
$1,395,000 each year shall be made available
during the first eight 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 eight months of the fiscal year shall
be available for any eligible activity under
Minnesota Statutes, section 462A.33.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Housing Trust Fund new text end

new text begin 10,555,000 new text end

new text begin 10,555,000 new text end

new text begin For deposit in the housing trust fund account
created under Minnesota Statutes, section
462A.201, and used for the purposes
provided in that section.
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 2,638,000 new text end

new text begin 2,638,000 new text end

new text begin For a rental housing assistance program for
persons with a mental illness or families with
an adult member with a mental illness 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 7,465,000 new text end

new text begin 7,465,000 new text end

new text begin For the family homeless prevention and
assistance programs under Minnesota
Statutes, section 462A.204.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Home Ownership Assistance Fund new text end

new text begin 885,000 new text end

new text begin 885,000 new text end

new text begin For the home ownership assistance program
under Minnesota Statutes, section 462A.21,
subdivision 8.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end new text begin Affordable Rental Investment Fund new text end

new text begin 8,996,000 new text end

new text begin 8,996,000 new text end

new text begin For the affordable rental investment fund
program under Minnesota Statutes, section
462A.21, subdivision 8b. The appropriation
is 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 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 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 4,287,000 new text end

new text begin 4,287,000 new text end

new text begin For the housing rehabilitation program
under Minnesota Statutes, section 462A.05,
subdivision 14, for rental housing
developments.
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 865,000 new text end

new text begin 865,000 new text end

new text begin For the homeownership education,
counseling, and training program under
Minnesota Statutes, section 462A.209.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end new text begin Capacity Building Grants new text end

new text begin 250,000 new text end

new text begin 250,000 new text end

new text begin 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 Transfer of Disaster Relief Contingency Funds new text end

new text begin $1,500,000 of the amount unobligated
and unencumbered in the disaster relief
contingency fund under Minnesota Statutes,
section 462A.21, subdivision 29, is
transferred to the housing trust fund under
Minnesota Statutes, section 462A.201, for
grants for temporary rental assistance for
families with children who are homeless and
in need of or utilizing an emergency shelter
facility. This is a onetime transfer and is not
added to the agency's permanent budget base.
new text end

Sec. 7. new text begin 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 22,780,000 new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 23,030,000 new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2010 new text end	new text begin 2011 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 880,000 new text end	new text begin 880,000 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 1,279,000 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 14,890,000 new text end

new text begin 14,890,000 new text end

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

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Labor Standards and Apprenticeship new text end

new text begin 1,909,000 new text end

new text begin 2,159,000 new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 880,000 new text end	new text begin 880,000 new text end
new text begin Workforce Development new text end	new text begin 1,029,000 new text end	new text begin 1,279,000 new text end

new text begin The appropriation from the workforce
development fund is for the apprenticeship
program under Minnesota Statutes, chapter
178, and includes $100,000 each year for
labor education and advancement program
grants.
new text end

new text begin The appropriation from the workforce
development fund is for the apprenticeship
program under Minnesota Statutes, chapter
178, and includes $250,000 in fiscal year
2010 and $500,000 thereafter to expand and
promote registered apprenticeship training in
nonconstruction trade programs.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin General Support new text end

new text begin 5,981,000 new text end

new text begin 5,981,000 new text end

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

Sec. 8. new text begin BUREAU OF MEDIATION SERVICES 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 1,683,000 new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 1,683,000 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 Mediation Services new text end

new text begin 1,583,000 new text end

new text begin 1,583,000 new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Labor Management Cooperation Grants new text end

new text begin 100,000 new text end

new text begin 100,000 new text end

new text begin $100,000 the first year and $100,000
the second year are for grants to area
labor-management committees. Grants may
be awarded for a 12-month period beginning
July 1 of 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

Sec. 9. new text begin WORKERS' COMPENSATION COURT OF APPEALS new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 1,703,000 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

Sec. 10. new text begin MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY 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 21,758,000 new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 21,642,000 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 Education and Outreach new text end

new text begin 12,281,000 new text end

new text begin 12,271,000 new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Preservation and Access new text end

new text begin 9,233,000 new text end

new text begin 9,225,000 new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Fiscal Agent new text end

new text begin (a) Minnesota International Center new text end

new text begin 37,000 new text end

new text begin 37,000 new text end

new text begin (b) Minnesota Air National Guard Museum new text end

new text begin 13,000 new text end

new text begin 0 new text end

new text begin (c) Minnesota Military Museum new text end

new text begin 85,000 new text end

new text begin 0 new text end

new text begin (d) Farmamerica new text end

new text begin 109,000 new text end

new text begin 109,000 new text end

new text begin (e) Balances Forward new text end

new text begin Any unencumbered balance remaining in
this subdivision the first year does not cancel
but is available for the second year of the
biennium.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Fund Transfer new text end

new text begin The Minnesota Historical Society may
reallocate funds appropriated in and between
subdivisions 2 and 3 for any program
purposes and the appropriations are available
in either year of the biennium.
new text end

Sec. 11. new text begin BOARD OF THE ARTS 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 6,892,000 new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 3,446,000 new text end

new text begin It is the intent of the legislature that the base
for fiscal year 2012 and thereafter be $0.
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 Operations and Services new text end

new text begin 422,000 new text end

new text begin 192,000 new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Grants Program new text end

new text begin 4,494,000 new text end

new text begin 2,261,000 new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Regional Arts Councils new text end

new text begin 1,976,000 new text end

new text begin 993,000 new text end

Sec. 12. new text begin BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 505,000 new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 505,000 new text end

Sec. 13. 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 815,000 new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 815,000 new text end

Sec. 14. new text begin BOARD OF BARBER AND COSMETOLOGIST EXAMINERS new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 839,000 new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 839,000 new text end

ARTICLE 2

EMPLOYMENT AND DEVELOPMENT-RELATED PROVISIONS

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 115C.08, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Expenditures.

(a) Money in the fund may only be spent:

(1) to administer the petroleum tank release cleanup program established in this
chapter;

(2) for agency administrative costs under sections 116.46 to 116.50, sections
115C.03 to 115C.06, and costs of corrective action taken by the agency under section
115C.03, including investigations;

(3) for costs of recovering expenses of corrective actions under section 115C.04;

(4) for training, certification, and rulemaking under sections 116.46 to 116.50;

(5) for agency administrative costs of enforcing rules governing the construction,
installation, operation, and closure of aboveground and underground petroleum storage
tanks;

(6) for reimbursement of the environmental response, compensation, and compliance
account under subdivision 5 and section 115B.26, subdivision 4;

(7) for administrative and staff costs as set by the board to administer the petroleum
tank release program established in this chapter;

(8) for corrective action performance audits under section 115C.093;

(9) for contamination cleanup grants, as provided in paragraph (c); and

(10) to assess and remove abandoned underground storage tanks under section
115C.094 and, if a release is discovered, to pay for the specific consultant and contractor
services costs necessary to complete the tank removal project, including, but not limited
to, excavation soil sampling, groundwater sampling, soil disposal, and completion of an
excavation report.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c), money in the fund is appropriated to the
board to make reimbursements or payments under this section.

(c) $6,200,000 is annually appropriated from the fund to the commissioner of
employment and economic development for contamination cleanup grants under section
116J.554. Of this amount, the commissioner may spend up to deleted text begin $180,000 deleted text end new text begin $225,000 new text end annually
for administration of the contamination cleanup grant program. The appropriation does
not cancel and is available until expended. The appropriation shall not be withdrawn from
the fund nor the fund balance reduced until the funds are requested by the commissioner
of employment and economic development. The commissioner shall schedule requests
for withdrawals from the fund to minimize the necessity to impose the fee authorized by
subdivision 2. Unless otherwise provided, the appropriation in this paragraph may be
used for:

(1) project costs at a qualifying site if a portion of the cleanup costs are attributable
to petroleum contamination; and

(2) the costs of performing contamination investigation if there is a reasonable basis
to suspect the contamination is attributable to petroleum.

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 116J.8731, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Administration.

The commissioner shall administer the fund as part of
the Small Cities Development Block Grant Program. 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 program, except that all units of general purpose local government are eligible
applicants for Minnesota investment funds. new text begin The commissioner may also make funds
available within the department for eligible expenditures under subdivision 3, clause
(2). new text end 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. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 116J.8731, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Eligible expenditures.

The money appropriated for this section may
be used to deleted text begin provide deleted text end new text begin fund:
new text end

new text begin (1) new 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 deleted text begin . deleted text end new text begin ; and
new text end

new text begin (2) 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 renewable energy market development are not subject to the limitations
in clause (1).
new text end

ARTICLE 3

HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 462A.05, subdivision 14, is amended to
read:

Subd. 14.

Rehabilitation loans.

It may agree to purchase, make, or otherwise
participate in the making, and may enter into commitments for the purchase, making, or
participation in the making, of eligible loans for rehabilitation new text begin , with terms and conditions
as the agency deems advisable, new text end to persons and families of low and moderate income, and
to owners of existing residential housing for occupancy by such persons and families,
for the rehabilitation of existing residential housing owned by them. The loans may be
insured or uninsured and may be made with security, or may be unsecured, as the agency
deems advisable. The loans may be in addition to or in combination with long-term
eligible mortgage loans under subdivision 3. They may be made in amounts sufficient
to refinance existing indebtedness secured by the property, if refinancing is determined
by the agency to be necessary to permit the owner to meet the owner's housing cost
without expending an unreasonable portion of the owner's income thereon. No loan for
rehabilitation shall be made unless the agency determines that the loan will be used
primarily to make the housing more desirable to live in, to increase the market value of the
housing, for compliance with state, county or municipal building, housing maintenance,
fire, health or similar codes and standards applicable to housing, or to accomplish energy
conservation related improvements. In unincorporated areas and municipalities not
having codes and standards, the agency may, solely for the purpose of administering
the provisions of this chapter, establish codes and standards. Except for accessibility
improvements under this subdivision and subdivisions 14a and 24, clause (1), no secured
loan for rehabilitation of any new text begin owner-occupied new text end property shall be made in an amount which,
with all other existing indebtedness secured by the property, would exceed 110 percent
of its market value, as determined by the agency. No loan under this subdivision new text begin for the
rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing new text end shall be denied solely because the loan will not
be used for placing the new text begin owner-occupied new text end residential housing in full compliance with all
state, county, or municipal building, housing maintenance, fire, health, or similar codes
and standards applicable to housing. Rehabilitation loans shall be made only when the
agency determines that financing is not otherwise available, in whole or in part, from
private lenders upon equivalent terms and conditions. Accessibility rehabilitation loans
authorized under this subdivision may be made to eligible persons and families without
limitations relating to the maximum incomes of the borrowers if:

(1) the borrower or a member of the borrower's family requires a level of care
provided in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or intermediate care facility for persons
with developmental disabilities;

(2) home care is appropriate; and

(3) the improvement will enable the borrower or a member of the borrower's family
to reside in the housing.

The agency may waive any requirement that the housing units in a residential housing
development be rented to persons of low and moderate income if the development consists
of four or less dwelling units, one of which is occupied by the owner.

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 462A.05, subdivision 14a, is amended to read:

Subd. 14a.

Rehabilitation loans; existing owner occupied residential housing.

It may make loans to persons and families of low and moderate income to rehabilitate
or to assist in rehabilitating existing residential housing owned and occupied by those
persons or families. No loan shall be made unless the agency determines that the loan
will be used primarily for rehabilitation work necessary for health or safety, essential
accessibility improvements, or to improve the energy efficiency of the dwelling. No
loan for rehabilitation of owner occupied residential housing shall be denied solely
because the loan will not be used for placing the residential housing in full compliance
with all state, county or municipal building, housing maintenance, fire, health or similar
codes and standards applicable to housing. The amount of any loan shall not exceed the
lesser of (a) a maximum loan amount determined under rules adopted by the agency
not to exceed deleted text begin $20,000 deleted text end new text begin $27,000 new text end , or (b) the actual cost of the work performed, or (c) that
portion of the cost of rehabilitation which the agency determines cannot otherwise be
paid by the person or family without the expenditure of an unreasonable portion of the
income of the person or family. Loans made in whole or in part with federal funds may
exceed the maximum loan amount to the extent necessary to comply with federal lead
abatement requirements prescribed by the funding source. In making loans, the agency
shall determine the circumstances under which and the terms and conditions under which
all or any portion of the loan will be repaid and shall determine the appropriate security
for the repayment of the loan. Loans pursuant to this subdivision may be made with
or without interest or periodic payments.

ARTICLE 4

LICENSING AND WAGES

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 154.44, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Schedule.

The fee schedule for licensees is as follows:

(a) Three-year license fees:

(1) cosmetologist, manicurist, esthetician, $90 for each initial license, and $60 for
each renewal;

(2) instructor, manager, $120 for each initial license, and $90 for each renewal;

(3) salon, $130 for each initial license, and $100 for each renewal; and

(4) school, $1,500.

(b) Penalties:

(1) reinspection fee, variable; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

(2) manager with lapsed practitioner, $25 new text begin ;
new text end

new text begin (3) expired cosmetologist, manicurist, esthetician, manager, school manager, and
instructor license, $45; and
new text end

new text begin (4) expired salon or school license, $50 new text end .

(c) Administrative fees:

(1) certificate of identification, $20; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

(2) school original application, $150 new text begin ;
new text end

new text begin (3) name change, $20;
new text end

new text begin (4) letter of license verification, $30;
new text end

new text begin (5) duplicate license, $20; and
new text end

new text begin (6) processing fee, $10 new text end .

(d) All fees established in this subdivision must be paid to the executive secretary
of the board. The executive secretary of the board shall deposit the fees in the general
fund in the state treasury.

ARTICLE 5

LICENSING; FEES

Section 1.

new text begin [326B.153] BUILDING PERMIT FEES.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Building permits. new text end

new text begin (a) Fees for building permits submitted as
required in section 326B.106 include:
new text end

new text begin (1) the fee as set forth in the fee schedule in paragraph (b) or as adopted by a
municipality; and
new text end

new text begin (2) the surcharge required by section 326B.148.
new text end

new text begin (b) The total valuation and fee schedule is:
new text end

new text begin (1) $1 to $500, $29.50;
new text end

new text begin (2) $501 to $2,000, $28 for the first $500 plus $3.70 for each additional $100 or
fraction thereof, to and including $2,000;
new text end

new text begin (3) $2,001 to $25,000, $83.50 for the first $2,000 plus $16.55 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000;
new text end

new text begin (4) $25,001 to $50,000, $464.15 for the first $25,000 plus $12 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000;
new text end

new text begin (5) $50,001 to $100,000, $764.15 for the first $50,000 plus $8.45 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000;
new text end

new text begin (6) $100,001 to $500,000, $1,186.65 for the first $100,000 plus $6.75 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000;
new text end

new text begin (7) $500,001 to $1,000,000, $3,886.65 for the first $500,000 plus $5.50 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000; and
new text end

new text begin (8) $1,000,001 and up, $6,636.65 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.50 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof.
new text end

new text begin (c) Other inspections and fees are:
new text end

new text begin (1) inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum charge two hours),
$63.25 per hour;
new text end

new text begin (2) reinspection fees, $63.25 per hour;
new text end

new text begin (3) inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (minimum charge one-half
hour), $63.25 per hour; and
new text end

new text begin (4) additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to approved
plans (minimum charge one-half hour), $63.25 per hour.
new text end

new text begin (d) If the actual hourly cost to the jurisdiction under paragraph (c) is greater than
$63.25, then the greater rate shall be paid. Hourly cost includes supervision, overhead,
equipment, hourly wages, and fringe benefits of the employees involved.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Plan review. new text end

new text begin Fees for the review of building plans, specifications, and
related documents submitted as required by section 326B.106 must be paid based on 65
percent of the building permit fee required in subpart 1.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Surcharge. new text end

new text begin Surcharge fees are required for permits issued on all buildings
including public buildings and state licensed facilities as required by section 326B.148.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Distribution. new text end

new text begin (a) This subdivision establishes the fee distribution between
the state and municipalities contracting for plan review and inspection of public buildings
and state licensed facilities.
new text end

new text begin (b) If plan review and inspection services are provided by the state building official,
all fees for those services must be remitted to the state.
new text end

new text begin (c) If plan review services are provided by the state building official and inspection
services are provided by a contracting municipality:
new text end

new text begin (1) the state shall charge 75 percent of the plan review fee required by the state's fee
schedule in this part; and
new text end

new text begin (2) the municipality shall charge 25 percent of the plan review fee required by the
municipality's adopted fee schedule, for orientation to the plans, in addition to the permit
and other customary fees charged by the municipality.
new text end

new text begin (d) If plan review and inspection services are provided by the contracting
municipality, all fees for those services must be remitted to the municipality in accordance
with their adopted fee schedule.
new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, 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
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) Fees for application and examination, and for the original issuance and each
subsequent renewal, are:

(1) For each personal license application and examination: $35;

(2) For original issuance and each subsequent renewal of:

Class A Master or master special electrician, including master elevator constructor:
$40 per year;

Class B Master: $25 per year;

Power Limited Technician: $15 per year;

Class A Journeyman, Class B Journeyman, Installer, Elevator Constructor, Lineman,
or Maintenance Electrician other than master special electrician: $15 per year;

Contractor: $100 per year;

Unlicensed individual registration: $15 per year.

(c) If any new license is issued in accordance with this subdivision for less than two
years, the fee for the license shall be prorated on an annual basis.

(d) A license fee may not be refunded after a license is issued or renewed. However,
if the fee paid for a license was not prorated in accordance with this subdivision, the
amount of the overpayment shall be refunded.

(e) Any contractor who seeks reissuance of a license after it has been revoked or
suspended under this chapter shall submit a reissuance fee of $100 before the license is
reinstated.

deleted text begin (f) The fee for the issuance of each duplicate license is $15.
deleted text end

deleted text begin (g) deleted text end new text begin (f) new text end An individual or contractor who fails to renew a license before 30 days after
the expiration or registration of the license must submit a late fee equal to one year's
license fee in addition to the full renewal fee. Fees for renewed licenses or registrations
are not prorated. An individual or contractor that fails to renew a license or registration by
the expiration date is unlicensed until the license or registration is renewed.

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.46, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Fee.

new text begin (a) new text end Each person giving bond to the state under subdivision 2 shall pay
the department deleted text begin an annual deleted text end new text begin a new text end bond registration fee of $40 new text begin for one year or $80 for two years new text end .

new text begin (b) The commissioner shall in a manner determined by the commissioner, without
the need for any rulemaking under chapter 14, phase in the bond registration from one year
to two years so that the expiration of bond registration corresponds with the expiration of
the license issued under section 326B.49, subdivision 1, or 326B.475.
new text end

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.475, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Renewal; use period for license.

new text begin (a) new text end A restricted master plumber and
restricted journeyman plumber license must be renewed deleted text begin annually deleted text end for as long as that
licensee engages in the plumbing trade. Failure to renew a restricted master plumber and
restricted journeyman plumber license within 12 months after the expiration date will
result in permanent forfeiture of the restricted master plumber and restricted journeyman
plumber license.

new text begin (b) The commissioner shall in a manner determined by the commissioner, without
the need for any rulemaking under chapter 14, phase in the renewal of restricted master
plumber and restricted journeyman plumber licenses from one year to two years. By
June 30, 2011, all restricted master plumber and restricted journeyman plumber licenses
shall be two-year licenses.
new text end

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.475, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

Subd. 7.

Fee.

The deleted text begin annual deleted text end new text begin renewal new text end fee for the restricted master plumber and
restricted journeyman plumber licenses is the same fee as for a master or journeyman
plumber license, respectively.

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.49, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Application.

new text begin (a) new text end Applications for plumber's license shall be made to
the commissioner, with fee. Unless the applicant is entitled to a renewal, the applicant
shall be licensed by the commissioner only after passing a satisfactory examination
developed and administered by the commissioner, based upon rules adopted by the
Plumbing Board, showing fitness. Examination fees for both journeyman and master
plumbers shall be $50 for each examination. Upon being notified of having successfully
passed the examination for original license the applicant shall submit an application,
with the license fee herein provided. The license fee for each initial deleted text begin and renewal deleted text end master
plumber's license shall be deleted text begin $120 deleted text end new text begin $240 new text end . The license fee for each initial deleted text begin and renewal deleted text end
journeyman plumber's license shall be deleted text begin $55 deleted text end new text begin $110 new text end . deleted text begin The commissioner may by rule prescribe
for the expiration and renewal of licenses. deleted text end

new text begin (b) All initial master and journeyman plumber's licenses shall be effective for more
than one calendar year and shall expire on December 31 of the year after the year in which
the application is made. The license fee for each renewal master plumber's license shall be
$120 for one year or $240 for two years. The license fee for each renewal journeyman
plumber's license shall be $55 for one year or $110 for two years. The commissioner
shall in a manner determined by the commissioner, without the need for any rulemaking
under chapter 14, phase in the renewal of master and journeyman plumber's licenses from
one year to two years. By June 30, 2011, all renewed master and journeyman plumber's
licenses shall be two-year licenses.
new text end

new text begin (c) new text end Any licensee who does not renew a license within two years after the license
expires is no longer eligible for renewal. Such an individual must retake and pass the
examination before a new license will be issued. A journeyman or master plumber who
submits a license renewal application after the time specified in rule but within two years
after the license expired must pay all past due renewal fees plus a late fee of $25.

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.56, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Fee.

new text begin (a) new text end The commissioner shall collect a $40 bond registration fee new text begin for
one year or $80 for two years new text end from each applicant for issuance or renewal of a water
conditioning contractor or installer license who elects to proceed under subdivisions
1 and 2.

new text begin (b) The commissioner shall in a manner determined by the commissioner, without
the need for any rulemaking under chapter 14, phase in the bond registration from one year
to two years so that the expiration of bond registration corresponds with the expiration of
the license issued under section 326B.55.
new text end

Sec. 8.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.58, is amended to read:

326B.58 FEES.

new text begin (a) new text end Examination fees for both water conditioning contractors and water conditioning
installers shall be $50 for each examination. Each new text begin initial new text end water conditioning contractor
and installer license new text begin shall be effective for more than one calendar year and new text end shall expire on
December 31 of the year deleted text begin for which it was issued deleted text end new text begin after the year in which the application
is made new text end . The license fee for each initial water conditioning contractor's license shall be
deleted text begin $70 deleted text end new text begin $140 new text end , except that the license fee shall be deleted text begin $35 deleted text end new text begin $105 new text end if the application is submitted
during the last three months of the calendar year. The license fee for each renewal water
conditioning contractor's license shall be $70 new text begin for one year or $140 for two years new text end . The
license fee for each initial water conditioning installer license shall be deleted text begin $35 deleted text end new text begin $70 new text end , except
that the license fee shall be deleted text begin $17.50 deleted text end new text begin $52.50 new text end if the application is submitted during the last
three months of the calendar year. The license fee for each renewal water conditioning
installer license shall be $35 new text begin for one year or $70 for two years new text end .

new text begin (b) The commissioner shall in a manner determined by the commissioner, without
the need for any rulemaking under chapter 14, phase in the renewal of water conditioning
contractor and installer licenses from one year to two years. By June 30, 2011, all renewed
water conditioning contractor and installer licenses shall be two-year licenses. new text end The
commissioner may by rule prescribe for the expiration and renewal of licenses.

new text begin (c) new text end Any licensee who does not renew a license within two years after the license
expires is no longer eligible for renewal. Such an individual must retake and pass the
examination before a new license will be issued. A water conditioning contractor or water
conditioning installer who submits a license renewal application after the time specified
in rule but within two years after the license expired must pay all past due renewal fees
plus a late fee of $25.

Sec. 9.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.815, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Licensing fee.

new text begin (a) new text end The licensing fee for persons licensed pursuant
to sections 326B.802 to 326B.885, except for manufactured home installers, is deleted text begin $100 per
year deleted text end new text begin $200 for a two-year period new text end . The licensing fee for manufactured home installers under
section 327B.041 is $300 for a three-year period.

new text begin (b) All initial licenses, except for manufactured home installer licenses, shall be
effective for two years and shall expire on March 31 of the year after the year in which the
application is made. The license fee for each renewal of a residential contractor, residential
remodeler, or residential roofer license shall be $100 for one year and $200 for two years.
new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner shall in a manner determined by the commissioner, without
the need for any rulemaking under chapter 14, phase in the renewal of residential
contractor, residential remodeler, and residential roofer licenses from one year to two
years. By June 30, 2011, all renewed residential contractor, residential remodeler, and
residential roofer licenses shall be two-year licenses.
new text end

Sec. 10.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.821, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Hours.

A qualifying person of a licensee must provide proof of completion
of deleted text begin seven deleted text end new text begin 14 new text end hours of continuing education per deleted text begin year deleted text end new text begin two-year licensure period new text end in the
regulated industry in which the licensee is licensed.

Credit may not be earned if the licensee has previously obtained credit for the same
course as either a student or instructor during the same licensing period.

Sec. 11.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.86, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Bond.

(a) Licensed manufactured home installers and licensed
residential roofers must post a surety bond in the name of the licensee with the
commissioner, conditioned that the applicant shall faithfully perform the duties and
in all things comply with all laws, ordinances, and rules pertaining to the license or
permit applied for and all contracts entered into. The deleted text begin annual deleted text end bond must be continuous
and maintained for so long as the licensee remains licensed. The aggregate liability of
the surety on the bond to any and all persons, regardless of the number of claims made
against the bond, may not exceed the amount of the bond. The bond may be canceled as
to future liability by the surety upon 30 days' written notice mailed to the commissioner
by regular mail.

(b) A licensed residential roofer must post a bond of at least $15,000.

(c) A licensed manufactured home installer must post a bond of at least $2,500.

Bonds issued under sections 326B.802 to 326B.885 are not state bonds or contracts
for purposes of sections 8.05 and 16C.05, subdivision 2.

Sec. 12.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.885, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

deleted text begin Annual deleted text end Renewal new text begin period new text end .

deleted text begin Any license issued or renewed after August
1, 1993, must be renewed annually except for deleted text end new text begin (a) A residential contractor, residential
remodeler, and residential roofer license shall have a renewal period of two years. The
commissioner shall in a manner determined by the commissioner, without the need for any
rulemaking under chapter 14, phase in the renewal of residential contractor, residential
remodeler, and residential roofer licenses from one year to two years. By June 30, 2011,
all renewed residential contractor, residential remodeler, and residential roofer licenses
shall be two-year licenses.
new text end

new text begin (b) new text end A manufactured home installer's license deleted text begin which deleted text end shall have a renewal period of
three years, effective for all renewals and new licenses issued after December 31, 2008.

Sec. 13.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.89, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Fund fees.

In addition to any other fees, a person who applies for or
renews a license under sections 326B.802 to 326B.885 shall pay a fee to the fund. The
person shall pay, in addition to the appropriate application or renewal fee, the following
additional fee that shall be deposited in the fund. The amount of the fee shall be based on
the person's gross annual receipts for the person's most recent fiscal year preceding the
application or renewal, on the following scale:

	Fee	Gross Annual Receipts
	deleted text begin $160 deleted text end new text begin $320 new text end	under $1,000,000
	deleted text begin $210 deleted text end new text begin $420 new text end	$1,000,000 to $5,000,000
	deleted text begin $260 deleted text end new text begin $520 new text end	over $5,000,000

Sec. 14.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.89, subdivision 16, is amended to read:

Subd. 16.

Additional assessment.

If the balance in the fund is at any time less
than the commissioner determines is necessary to carry out the purposes of this section,
every licensee, when renewing a license, shall pay, in addition to the annual renewal
fee and the fee set forth in subdivision 3, an assessment not to exceed deleted text begin $100 deleted text end new text begin $200 new text end . The
commissioner shall set the amount of assessment based on a reasonable determination
of the amount that is necessary to restore a balance in the fund adequate to carry out the
purposes of this section.

Sec. 15.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.94, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Examinations, licensing.

The commissioner shall develop and administer
an examination for all masters of boats carrying passengers for hire on the inland waters of
the state as to their qualifications and fitness. If found qualified and competent to perform
their duties as a master of a boat carrying passengers for hire, they shall be issued a license
authorizing them to act as such on the inland waters of the state. deleted text begin The license shall be
renewed annually. deleted text end new text begin All initial master's licenses shall be for two years. The commissioner
shall in a manner determined by the commissioner, without the need for any rulemaking
under chapter 14, phase in the renewal of master's licenses from one year to two years.
By June 30, 2011, all renewed master's licenses shall be two-year licenses. new text end Fees for the
original issue and renewal of the license authorized under this section shall be pursuant to
section 326B.986, subdivision 2.

Sec. 16.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.972, is amended to read:

326B.972 LICENSE REQUIREMENT.

(a) To operate a boiler, steam engine, or turbine an individual must have received a
license for the grade covering that boiler, steam engine, or turbine. deleted text begin The license must be
renewed annually, except as provided deleted text end new text begin Except for licenses described new text end in section 326B.956
and except for provisional licenses described in paragraphs (d) to (g) deleted text begin . deleted text end new text begin : new text end

new text begin (1) all initial licenses shall be for two years;
new text end

new text begin (2) the commissioner shall in a manner determined by the commissioner, without
the need for any rulemaking under chapter 14, phase in the renewal of licenses from
one year to two years; and
new text end

new text begin (3) by June 30, 2011, all licenses shall be two-year licenses.
new text end

(b) For purposes of sections 326B.952 to 326B.998, "operation" does not include
monitoring of an automatic boiler, either through on premises inspection of the boiler or
by remote electronic surveillance, provided that no operations are performed upon the
boiler other than emergency shut down in alarm situations.

(c) No individual under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol may operate a boiler,
steam engine, or turbine or monitor an automatic boiler.

(d) The commissioner may issue a provisional license to allow an employee of a
high pressure boiler plant to operate boilers greater than 500 horsepower at only that
boiler plant if:

(1) the boiler plant has a designated chief engineer in accordance with Minnesota
Rules, part 5225.0410;

(2) the boiler plant employee holds a valid license as a second-class engineer,
Grade A or B;

(3) the chief engineer in charge of the boiler plant submits an application to the
commissioner on a form prescribed by the commissioner to elicit information on whether
the requirements of this paragraph have been met;

(4) the chief engineer in charge of the boiler plant and an authorized representative
of the owner of the boiler plant both sign the application for the provisional license;

(5) the owner of the boiler plant has a documented training program with examination
for boilers and equipment at the boiler plant to train and test the boiler plant employee; and

(6) if the application were to be granted, the total number of provisional licenses
for employees of the boiler plant would not exceed the total number of properly licensed
first-class engineers and chief engineers responsible for the safe operation of the boilers
at the boiler plant.

(e) A public utility, cooperative electric association, generation and transmission
cooperative electric association, municipal power agency, or municipal electric utility
that employs licensed boiler operators who are subject to an existing labor contract may
use a provisional licensee as an operator only if using the provisional licensee does not
violate the labor contract.

(f) Each provisional license expires 36 months after the date of issuance unless
revoked less than 36 months after the date of issuance. A provisional license may not be
renewed.

(g) The commissioner may issue no more than two provisional licenses to any
individual within a four-year period.

Sec. 17.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.986, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Fee amounts; master's.

The license and application fee for deleted text begin a deleted text end new text begin an initial new text end
master's license is deleted text begin $50 deleted text end new text begin $70 new text end , or deleted text begin $20 deleted text end new text begin $40 new text end if the applicant possesses a valid, unlimited, current
United States Coast Guard master's license. The deleted text begin annual deleted text end renewal deleted text begin of deleted text end new text begin fee for new text end a master's
license is $20 new text begin for one year or $40 for two years new text end . deleted text begin The annual renewal deleted text end If new text begin the renewal fee is new text end
paid later than 30 days after expiration deleted text begin is $35. The fee for replacement of a current, valid
license is $20 deleted text end new text begin , then a late fee of $15 will be added to the renewal fee new text end .

Sec. 18.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.986, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5.

Boiler engineer license fees.

new text begin (a) new text end For the following licenses, the
nonrefundable license and application fee is:

(1) chief engineer's license, deleted text begin $50 deleted text end new text begin $70 new text end ;

(2) first class engineer's license, deleted text begin $50 deleted text end new text begin $70 new text end ;

(3) second class engineer's license, deleted text begin $50 deleted text end new text begin $70 new text end ;

(4) special engineer's license, deleted text begin $20 deleted text end new text begin $40 new text end ;

(5) traction or hobby boiler engineer's license, $50; and

(6) provisional license, $50.

new text begin (b) new text end An engineer's license, except a provisional license, may be renewed upon
application and payment of deleted text begin an annual deleted text end new text begin a new text end renewal fee of $20 new text begin for one year or $40 for two
years new text end . deleted text begin The annual renewal, deleted text end If new text begin the renewal fee is new text end paid later than 30 days after expiration,
deleted text begin is $35. The fee for replacement of a current, valid license is $20 deleted text end new text begin then a late fee of $15
will be added to the renewal fee new text end .

Sec. 19.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.986, subdivision 8, is amended to read:

Subd. 8.

Certificate of competency.

The fee for issuance of the original state
of Minnesota certificate of competency for inspectors is deleted text begin $50. This fee is waived deleted text end new text begin $85
for inspectors who did not pay the examination fee or $35 new text end for inspectors who paid
the examination fee. new text begin All initial certificates of competency shall be effective for more
than one calendar year and shall expire on December 31 of the year after the year in
which the application is made. The commissioner shall in a manner determined by the
commissioner, without the need for any rulemaking under chapter 14, phase in the renewal
of certificates of competency from one calendar year to two calendar years. By June 30,
2011, all renewed certificates of competency shall be valid for two calendar years. new text end The fee
for deleted text begin an annual deleted text end renewal of the state of Minnesota certificate of competency is $35 new text begin for one
year or $70 for two years new text end , and is due deleted text begin January 1 of each year. The fee for replacement of a
current, valid license is $35 deleted text end new text begin the day after the certificate expires new text end .

Sec. 20.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 327B.04, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

Subd. 7.

deleted text begin Fees; deleted text end Licenses; when granted.

Each application for a license or license
renewal must be accompanied by a fee in an amount established by deleted text begin the commissioner by
rule pursuant to section 327B.10 deleted text end new text begin subdivision 7a new text end . The fees shall be set in an amount which
over the fiscal biennium will produce revenues approximately equal to the expenses which
the commissioner expects to incur during that fiscal biennium while administering and
enforcing sections 327B.01 to 327B.12. The commissioner shall grant or deny a license
application or a renewal application within 60 days of its filing. If the license is granted,
the commissioner shall license the applicant as a dealer or manufacturer for the remainder
of the deleted text begin calendar year deleted text end new text begin licensure period new text end . Upon application by the licensee, the commissioner
shall renew the license for a two year period, if:

deleted text begin (a) deleted text end new text begin (1) new text end the renewal application satisfies the requirements of subdivisions 3 and 4;

deleted text begin (b) deleted text end new text begin (2) new text end the renewal applicant has made all listings, registrations, notices and reports
required by the commissioner during the preceding deleted text begin year deleted text end new text begin licensure period new text end ; and

deleted text begin (c) deleted text end new text begin (3) new text end the renewal applicant has paid all fees owed pursuant to sections 327B.01 to
327B.12 and all taxes, arrearages, and penalties owed to the state.

Sec. 21.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 327B.04, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 7a. new text end

new text begin Fees. new text end

new text begin (a) Fees for licenses issued pursuant to this section are as follows:
new text end

new text begin (1) initial dealer license for principal location, $400. Fee is not refundable;
new text end

new text begin (2) initial dealer license for subagency location, $80;
new text end

new text begin (3) dealer license biennial renewal, principal location, $400; dealer subagency
location biennial renewal, $160. Subagency license renewal must coincide with the
principal license date;
new text end

new text begin (4) initial limited dealer license, $200;
new text end

new text begin (5) change of bonding company, $10;
new text end

new text begin (6) reinstatement of bond after cancellation notice has been received, $10;
new text end

new text begin (7) checks returned without payment, $15; and
new text end

new text begin (8) change of address, $10.
new text end

new text begin (b) All initial limited dealer licenses shall be effective for more than one calendar
year and shall expire on December 31 of the year after the year in which the application
is made.
new text end

new text begin (c) The license fee for each renewed limited dealer license shall be $100 for one
year and $200 for two years. The commissioner shall in a manner determined by the
commissioner, without the need for any rulemaking under chapter 14, phase in the renewal
of limited dealer licenses from one year to two years. By June 30, 2011, all renewed
limited dealer licenses shall be two-year licenses.
new text end

new text begin (d) All fees are not refundable.
new text end

Sec. 22.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 327B.04, subdivision 8, is amended to read:

Subd. 8.

Limited dealer's license.

The commissioner shall issue a limited dealer's
license to an owner of a manufactured home park authorizing the licensee as principal
only to engage in the sale, offering for sale, soliciting, or advertising the sale of used
manufactured homes located in the owned manufactured home park. The licensee must
be the title holder of the homes and may engage in no more than ten sales deleted text begin annually deleted text end new text begin
during each year of the two-year licensure period new text end . An owner may, upon payment of the
applicable fee and compliance with this subdivision, obtain a separate license for each
owned manufactured home park and is entitled to sell up to deleted text begin ten deleted text end new text begin 20 new text end homes per license
new text begin period new text end provided that only one limited dealer license may be issued for each park. The
license shall be issued after:

(1) receipt of an application on forms provided by the commissioner containing
the following information:

(i) the identity of the applicant;

(ii) the name under which the applicant will be licensed and do business in this state;

(iii) the name and address of the owned manufactured home park, including a copy
of the park license, serving as the basis for the issuance of the license;

(iv) the name, home, and business address of the applicant;

(v) the name, address, and telephone number of one individual that is designated
by the applicant to receive all communications and cooperate with all inspections and
investigations of the commissioner pertaining to the sale of manufactured homes in the
manufactured home park owned by the applicant;

(vi) whether the applicant or its designated individual has been convicted of a crime
within the previous ten years that is either related directly to the business for which the
license is sought or involved fraud, misrepresentation or misuse of funds, or has suffered a
judgment in a civil action involving fraud, misrepresentation, or conversion within the
previous five years or has had any government license or permit suspended or revoked
as a result of an action brought by a federal or state governmental agency in this or any
other state within the last five years; and

(vii) the applicant's qualifications and business history, including whether the
applicant or its designated individual has ever been adjudged bankrupt or insolvent, or has
any unsatisfied court judgments outstanding against it or them;

(2) payment of deleted text begin a $100 annual deleted text end new text begin the license new text end fee new text begin established by subdivision 7a new text end ; and

(3) provision of a surety bond in the amount of $5,000. A separate surety bond
must be provided for each limited license.

The applicant need not comply with section 327B.04, subdivision 4, paragraph (e).
The holding of a limited dealer's license does not satisfy the requirement contained in
section 327B.04, subdivision 4, paragraph (e), for the licensee or salespersons with respect
to obtaining a dealer license. The commissioner may, upon application for a renewal of
a license, require only a verification that copies of sales documents have been retained
and payment of deleted text begin a $100 deleted text end new text begin the new text end renewal fee new text begin established by subdivision 7a new text end . "Sales documents"
mean only the safety feature disclosure form defined in section 327C.07, subdivision 3a,
title of the home, financing agreements, and purchase agreements.

The license holder shall, upon request of the commissioner, make available for
inspection during business hours sales documents required to be retained under this
subdivision.

Sec. 23. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end

new text begin Minnesota Rules, part 1350.8300, new text end new text begin is repealed.
new text end

ARTICLE 6

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 1.

Laws 2007, chapter 135, article 1, section 16, is amended to read:

Sec. 16. TRANSFERS

deleted text begin The commissioner of labor and industry shall
transfer $1,627,000 by June 30, 2008, and
$1,515,000 by June 30, 2009, and each year
thereafter, from the construction code fund to
the general fund.
deleted text end

Of the balance remaining in Laws 2005, First
Special Session chapter 1, article 3, section
2, subdivision 2, for the methamphetamine
laboratory cleanup revolving loan fund,
$100,000 is for transfer to the small
community wastewater treatment account
established in Minnesota Statutes, section
446A.075, subdivision 1.