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<strong>Minnesota</strong> House of Representatives Public Information Office<strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> <strong>document</strong> <strong>is</strong> <strong>made</strong> <strong>available</strong> <strong>electronically</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lative Reference Libraryas part of an ongoing digital archiving project. http://www.leg.state.mn.us/lrl/lrl.asp


IntroductionThe 1992 Session of<strong>the</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature was a bit out of<strong>the</strong> ordinary. Lawmakers returned to<strong>the</strong> CapitolJan. 6 - <strong>the</strong> earliest ever for <strong>the</strong> second year of <strong>the</strong> biennium to convene since two-yearflexible sessions beganin 1974. Then, onJan. IS, <strong>the</strong>Leg<strong>is</strong>lature adjourned until Feb. 18. After a hectictwo months of activity, lawmakers adjourned at 3:51 a.m. April 17.During <strong>the</strong> 1992Session, 1,329 House Files and 1,208 Senate Files were introduced. In all, 246 bills(and two resolutions) were approved <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> 1992 Leg<strong>is</strong>lature and sent to <strong>the</strong> governor, who vetoed 16of <strong>the</strong>m (six vetoes, eight pocket vetoes and two line item vetoes).New Laws 1992 reflects every one of those measures.The publication <strong>is</strong> basically divided into three parts: <strong>the</strong> Highlights section beginning on page 3, <strong>the</strong>Summary section beginning on page 50, and <strong>the</strong> Index section beginning on page 83.The Highlights section <strong>is</strong> written in an infonnal, easy-to-read style for those who want an overviewof<strong>the</strong>majorbills approved<strong>by</strong><strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature. Withinth<strong>is</strong> part you'll find three subsections: Laws (page3), which highlights a selection of bills that were enacted; Vetoed bills (page 44), which outlines <strong>the</strong>governor's reasons - when <strong>the</strong>y were prOvided - for a veto, and Dead bills (page 47), which detailsmany of <strong>the</strong> proposals that were d<strong>is</strong>cussed during <strong>the</strong> 1992 Session but never adopted. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> year, for<strong>the</strong> first time, all bill highlights include article and section numbers where appropriate, and effectivedates.The Summary section l<strong>is</strong>ts a11laws that have been approved <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature, complete with officialtitle, enactment and effective dates. It begins with an explanation of <strong>the</strong> governor's options, includingveto powers.<strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> year, for <strong>the</strong> first time, we also have included <strong>the</strong> statutory citations for each chapter. These are<strong>the</strong> ex<strong>is</strong>ting <strong>Minnesota</strong> statutes that <strong>the</strong> new law <strong>is</strong> amending.Finally, <strong>the</strong>Index section l<strong>is</strong>ts bills according to committee oforigin, title, House File number, SenateFilenumber, Chapternumber,and effective date. Ifyou wouldlike a copy ofa bill, you can call <strong>the</strong> ChiefClerk's Office, (612) 296-2314. Ask for <strong>the</strong> bill <strong>by</strong> Chapter number, or <strong>by</strong> House File or Senate Filenumber ifno Chapter number appears.Ifyou have any questions, feel free to call <strong>the</strong> House Public Infonnation Office.Prepared <strong>by</strong><strong>Minnesota</strong> House of RepresentativesPublic Infonnation Office175 Slale Office BUildingSt. Paul, MN 55155-1298(612) 296-21461-800-657-3550


ContentsHighlights 3SectionsLaws 3Vetoed Bills 44Vetoes 44Pocket Vetoes 45Line Item Vetoes 46Dead Bills '" 47Summary 50CommitteesAgriculture 51Appropriations 52Commerce 53Economic Development 55Education 55Energy 57Environment & Natural Resources 57Financial Institutions & Insurance 60General Leg<strong>is</strong>lation, Veterans Affairs & Gaming 62Governmental Operations 63Health & Human Services 68Housing 70Judiciary , 71Labor-Management Relations 75Local Government & Metropolitan Affairs 76Red<strong>is</strong>tricting 78Regulated Industries 78Rules & Leg<strong>is</strong>lative Admin<strong>is</strong>tration 79Taxes ~ 80Transportation 81Index ~ 83New Laws 1992 <strong>by</strong>:Title 83House File Number 87Senate File Number 89Chapter Number 91Effective ·Date 93


--New Laws 1992COMMITTEE/TITLE HIGHUGHTS PAGE SUMMARY PAGEAgricultureAg improvement loan program for Grade B producers establ<strong>is</strong>hed 3 51Agricultural business enterpr<strong>is</strong>e--defined 51Animals allowed to eat nonmeat <strong>by</strong>products of food processing 4 51Boilers, mint oil extraction--eonsidered agricultural 51Cattle testing-brucellos<strong>is</strong>, anaplasmos<strong>is</strong> 51Farm products--eentral filing system establ<strong>is</strong>hed 4 51Minimum class I milk price 51<strong>Minnesota</strong> wild rice labeling, reporting modified 3 52Noxious weed law adopted 51Pesticide reg<strong>is</strong>tration application 4 52Seed potato growing area--eounties added 51AppropriationsAppropriations-omnibus bill 3, 4, 5,8,9,12,13, 14, 16,21,2225,26,35,42,43,44,46,48 52Bonding-statewide capital projects funded _ 4, 5,6,7, 14,30,46,47 52Claims against state--funding provided 53Municipallitigation-pilot project loans forgiven 45 52University of <strong>Minnesota</strong>-system specials restored 13 52Worthington-eommunity college allowed to transfer funds for LRC 52CommerceAutomobiles-lienholders notified before sale 54Corporate reg<strong>is</strong>tration procedures modified 54Credit card companies required to file state treasurer reports 8 55Currency exchanges- business limits created 54Interior designers-licensed, regulated 8 53Investments-odvert<strong>is</strong>ing restrictions modified 8 54Leased cars-license needed for non-metro resale 54Legal-Nonprofit Corporation Act amended 54Motor vehicles-franch<strong>is</strong>e termination poyments regulated , 54Pet origin, d<strong>is</strong>closure required; penalties added .7 54Probate code--successor definition modified 54Real estate fraud- compensating victims 8 55State boards-occountancy granted d<strong>is</strong>ciplinary authority 55Tobacco purchases <strong>by</strong> minors-penalties added 8 55UCC-negotiable instruments to conform with o<strong>the</strong>r regulations ; 54Economic DevelopmentDetroit Lakes-ogricultural industrial facilities funding establ<strong>is</strong>hed 10 55Mille Lacs preservation and development board establ<strong>is</strong>hed 15 55Minneapoll<strong>is</strong> small business loans--cap removed 10 55Proposed leg<strong>is</strong>lation~ffect on state technology policy 10 55St. Paul tour<strong>is</strong>m d<strong>is</strong>trict-reorganization 9 55St. Paul-housing, redevelopment program created 10 55


..COMMITIEE/TITLE HIGHUGHTS PAGE SUMMARY PAGEEducationEducation Finance--omnibus bill ....................................•.............................. 10, 11, 12, 46, 49 56Elections-special school d<strong>is</strong>trict exemption 57Liquor sales allowed near school at Mall of America 12 55Parental review of instructional materials included in PER policy 12 56School consolidation low changed 57Technical college boord authorized to contract for housing services 56Tobacco use prohibited at public schools 12 56Volunteer services--federalgrant proposal 55EnergyPetroleum, oil fired plants--inspection fee increased 13 57Environment & Natural ResourcesAquatic farming-regulations, wildlife protection 15, 42 60Blufflands trail system establ<strong>is</strong>hed 15 60Boord of Water and Soil Resources-d<strong>is</strong>pute resolution committee 60Clean Air Act amendments--business ass<strong>is</strong>tance program 17 59Exotic species--management, funding 16 57Experimental f<strong>is</strong>hing streams-- prohibited in some counties 15 57Game and f<strong>is</strong>h--commercial activity modified 59Land recycling oct adopted 17 58Mercury-sole, d<strong>is</strong>posal : 16 58Minnehaha State Pork-land lease 57M<strong>is</strong>s<strong>is</strong>sippi River Headwaters Area Boord prov<strong>is</strong>ions changed , 59Natural resources regulations-rnodified, changed, clarified 14 59Nitrate data adv<strong>is</strong>ory task force; milk certification establ<strong>is</strong>hed 16 60Petrofund contractors--competence, fees regulated 16 60Petrofund reimbursement provided to cities, towns 58Pipeline projects approval authority-repealed 57Radio equipment prohibition-f<strong>is</strong>hing exempted 15 , 59RIM project land-eligibility requirements modified 59Snowmobiles-liability, speed limit exemption 58Soil and water conservation--city, county controls 60Split Rock Lighthouse fee structure authorized 18 60State pork baundaries--provided additions, deletions 59Thin ice-sheriff enforcement 19 60Timber permit extensions provided 19 59Waste Management Act- amendments 17, 18 58Wastewater treatment-funding modified 18 57Watershed d<strong>is</strong>tricts prov<strong>is</strong>ions 58Water-once-through cooling permit exemption for non-profit 18 58Financial Institutions & InsuranceAuto insurance--deductibles 62Auto insurance--technical changes 62Banks, credit unions, lenders-regulated, practices modified 19 60Health insurance-utilization review > 20 60Insurance agents--terminations regulated 20 61Insurance solvency-technical corrections ; 62Insurance--outo gloss, coverage modified 20 62Insurance--charity donations 20 62Insurance--omnibus bill 19 61Medicare supplemental insurance-regulations 20 61State fund regulations 46 62Trustee investments--certain mutual funds allowed 61ii


COMMITIEE/TITLE--HIGHUGHTS PAGE SUMMARY PAGEGeneral leg<strong>is</strong>lation, VeteransCounties-Yellow Medicine hospital d<strong>is</strong>trict elections 63Elections--presidential primary delayed 44 62Elections-ward system abolition deadlines changed for certain cities 62Military--


COMMITTEE/TITLE--HIGHUGHTS PAGE SUMMARY PAGEHealth & Human ServicesAmerican Indian child welfare adv<strong>is</strong>ory council created 26 69Blind person reporting-opthalmolog<strong>is</strong>ts and optometr<strong>is</strong>ts 69Dental practice--ionizing radiation regulations 68D<strong>is</strong>eases-HIV, hepotit<strong>is</strong> B monitoring, reporting 25, 27 68D<strong>is</strong>eases-HIV, hepotit<strong>is</strong> B: testing for emergency volunteers 68Guardian powers related to mentally retarded-restricted 69Health care review powers provided for nursing homes 70HealthRight-coverage for uninsured, underinsured 21, 22,23,24,25 69Lead-education, assessment, screening, abatement; hospices 27 69Medical ass<strong>is</strong>tance coverage--personal care services provided 69Medical ass<strong>is</strong>tance--provider appeals modified 68Mental health professionals-marrioge, family <strong>the</strong>rap<strong>is</strong>ts added 68Pharmacy boord appointments--geographic representation 68Residential facility residents' sovings accounts regulated .70Sociol work board--d<strong>is</strong>ciplinary powers, reporting 69Work readiness-time limit extended 68HousingCivillaw-landlord, tenant detainer actions modified 70Housing-omnibus bill 27 70MHFA-bond, loon procedures clarified 70JudiciaryChild custody-non-porental v<strong>is</strong>itation rights modified 71Child custody-plocement prov<strong>is</strong>ions modified 35 73Corporation-legal representation law modified 71Courts-conciliation procedures amended 34 73Crimes-health providers, aiding suicide prov<strong>is</strong>ions modified 33 .74Crimes-butane, toxic substance sole to minors prohibited 32 .71Crime-mnibus bill 21, 27, 28, 29,30,31,32,41,42 71Crime-mnibus DWI bill 21, 34 71Crime-p<strong>is</strong>tol permits denied in certain cases 32 71Data practices-omnibus bill 34, 35 73Drugs-crack, cocaine penalties equalized 33 71Firearms-p<strong>is</strong>tol possession eligibility modified 45 73Health-living will form updated 33 74Human rights-d<strong>is</strong>abled persons clarified 74Jury service exclusion prohibition for d<strong>is</strong>obled 74Law enforcement-inmate transfers modified 33 75Legal-limited liability company act created 33 72Legal-mortgage, foreclosure prov<strong>is</strong>ions modified 73Mortgages-foreclosure proceedings modified 74Peace officers-federal enforcement authority modified 74Probate proceedings-transfers, death security reg<strong>is</strong>tration 74Probate proceedings-trust, powers of attorney modified 73Ramsey County-suburban courthouse funding provided 74Statutes-rev<strong>is</strong>or's bill 74Statutes-session laws, numbering clarified 71Towing of unlawfully parked vehicles authorized 33 .71Zero tolerance violence policy establ<strong>is</strong>hed 33 75Labor-Management RelationsAmerican Indians-unemployment compensation 36 75Family leave law modified-child care centers included 36 .75Personnel records-employee access exponded 36 , 75Public employment-relations board eliminated 76Railrood employee protections-following acqu<strong>is</strong>itions 46 75iv


COMMITIEE/TITLE-HIGHUGHTSPAGE SUMMARY PAGEState employees-labor, salary plans ratified 76Unfair labor practices--employee off-work activity 36 75Workers' compensation 75Workers' compensation-benefits, insurance regulated 36 75local Government & Metropolitan AffairsBiwabik state land sale .._ 77Bloomington--city allowed to join port authority 77Chippewa County--offices combined 76Cook County-hospital board terms 76Fencing--costs apportioned on bas<strong>is</strong> of need 37 77Fillmore County-tax-forfeited land sale authorized 77Government financial operations prov<strong>is</strong>ions 37 77HRA-public officials to apply for loans, grants 45 .77Hubbard County-tax-forfeited land exchanged 76Kandiyohi County-tax-forfeited property exchanged 78Local government contracfs--conflicf prov<strong>is</strong>ions modified 76Mille Lacs County-tax-forfeited land sole authorized 78Minneapol<strong>is</strong>-pork, recreation board d<strong>is</strong>tricts reapportioned 76Neighborhood revitalization program fund d<strong>is</strong>tribution requirements 37 77Olmsted County--courthouse sale authorized 7601 msted County-recorder office reorganized '" 76Ramsey County-workers put on eligibility l<strong>is</strong>t 77Twin Cities airport--capital budget, no<strong>is</strong>e mitigation funds 43 .77Zumbrota-informational highway signs erected 37 77Red<strong>is</strong>trictingReapportionment--congressional boundaries 44 78Red<strong>is</strong>tricting-technical changes 44 78Regulated IndustriesBrooklyn Park-liquor licensing 78Electric cooperatives-reopportionment '" 38 78Fuels-inspection provided 79Liqueur-filled candy-soles authorized 38 79Open meetings--eledric cooperative members 38 78Pipeline regulation-liquified natural gas 78Public utilities-reconciliation date change 79Telecommunications--communication-impaired access: advance money 79Telecommunications--communication-impaired access: member removed 79Telephone advert<strong>is</strong>ing-services regulation 78Telephone company--data d<strong>is</strong>closure restricted 78Telephone tracer service-harassing calls, rules provided 38 78Rules & leg<strong>is</strong>lative Admin<strong>is</strong>trationPostal stamp commemorating Wanda Gag-resolution 39 79Rev<strong>is</strong>or's bill-technical corrections 80Rev<strong>is</strong>or's bill-technical corrections <strong>made</strong> 39 79Subpoenas-<strong>is</strong>suance <strong>by</strong> joint leg<strong>is</strong>lative comm<strong>is</strong>sions authorized 39 .79TaxesBonding procedures, authority modified for HFA, HECB, RFA 80Taxes--omnibus bill 13, 39, 40, 41, 42 80Vacant property--ossessments delayed 80v


Editor's Note: Highlights, <strong>the</strong>first portion ofNewLaws 1992,<strong>is</strong> written for those who want ageneral overview of<strong>the</strong> leg<strong>is</strong>lationthat took place during <strong>the</strong>1992 Session.Highlights <strong>is</strong>divided into threesections: Laws - bills thatpassed <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>latureand wereapproved <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> governor; Vetoedbills - those that were notapproved <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> governor; andDead bills - those that weredropped somewhere along <strong>the</strong>line dUring <strong>the</strong> leg<strong>is</strong>lative process.All of<strong>the</strong> bills that were vetoedth<strong>is</strong> session appear in <strong>the</strong>vetoed bills section. The highlightsin <strong>the</strong> dead bills sectionare selective as are <strong>the</strong> ones in<strong>the</strong> laws section. You canfind acomplete l<strong>is</strong>ting ofall <strong>the</strong> billsconsidered <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> governor in<strong>the</strong> Summary portion of th<strong>is</strong>book beginning on page 50.In most cases, each new lawappears under <strong>the</strong> committee towhich <strong>the</strong> bill wasfirst referred.However, details of <strong>the</strong> omnibusappropriationsbillarel<strong>is</strong>tedunderseveral appropriate committeetopics, while <strong>the</strong> majorprov<strong>is</strong>ionsfrom th<strong>is</strong>year's bondingbill are l<strong>is</strong>ted under <strong>the</strong> Appropriationsheading.For easy reference, House Filenumbers areincluded at <strong>the</strong> endof each highlight; Senate filenumbers appear only when <strong>the</strong>Senate version of <strong>the</strong> bill was<strong>the</strong> version <strong>the</strong> governor considered.In such cases, <strong>the</strong> Senatefile<strong>is</strong> marked with an aster<strong>is</strong>k.Effective dates are includedin most highlights.HighlightsLawsAgricultureState price floor for milk<strong>Minnesota</strong> dairy farmers will get morefor <strong>the</strong>ir Class 1 fluid milk should <strong>the</strong>market take a tum for <strong>the</strong> worse.A bill approved <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> governor willrequire dairy processors to pay dairy farmersnoless than $13.20perhundredweightfor Class I fluid milk.The measure <strong>is</strong> designed as a safety netfor farmers to protect <strong>the</strong>m from low milkprices similar to those of 1990 and 1991when prices dropped to <strong>the</strong> $10- and $11­per-hundredweight range.If prices did fall to <strong>the</strong> lowest level possibleunder <strong>the</strong> federal price system, itwould mean that <strong>Minnesota</strong> dairy farmerswould receive $1.90 more per hundredweightfor <strong>the</strong>ir Class I milk than <strong>the</strong>yo<strong>the</strong>rw<strong>is</strong>e would have.But because <strong>the</strong> current price for milk <strong>is</strong>about $13.20,it wouldn't ra<strong>is</strong>e milk pricesnow.The bill had originally called on dairyprocessors to pay $1.50 more for perhundredweightthan <strong>the</strong> federally-set milkprice, but <strong>the</strong> prov<strong>is</strong>ion was eliminatedwhen dairy processors objected to it.The measure becomes effective Aug. 1,1992. (HF2734, Section 4)Upgrading dairy farmsSeveral <strong>Minnesota</strong> dairy farmers have anopportunity to upgrade <strong>the</strong>ir farms in orderto receive top dollar for <strong>the</strong>ir milk.The measure provides up to $20,000 inlow-interest loans to "Grade B" dairy farmersso <strong>the</strong>y can upgrade <strong>the</strong>ir operations toproduce higher quality "Grade A" milk.The bill authorizes <strong>the</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> RuralFinanceAuthority to <strong>is</strong>sueupto $5 millionin bonds - enough for 250 farmers toupgrade <strong>the</strong>ir operations if each received<strong>the</strong> maximum loan.The interest on <strong>the</strong> loans <strong>is</strong> expected tobe a little higher than 7 percent, whichsupporters of<strong>the</strong> billsay <strong>is</strong> far below <strong>the</strong> 14to 15 percent interest <strong>available</strong> throughlending institutions.<strong>Minnesota</strong> andW<strong>is</strong>consinhave <strong>the</strong>largestconcentration of dairy farms in <strong>the</strong>country, representing 50 percent of allGrade B farms in <strong>the</strong> nation.In order for milk to be eligible for <strong>the</strong>Grade A label, it has to be of a higherquality thanGradeBmilk andmeet severalqualityandhealthrequirements. Theloanscan be used to add extra equipment toensure those reqUirements are met, butcannot be used to refinance ex<strong>is</strong>ting debt.Theagriculturalloan improvement programwent into effect April 30, 1992.(HF2734, Section 9)Suing over milkUp to $100,000 may be spent onbehalfof <strong>Minnesota</strong> dairy farmers who havemounted a court challenge of <strong>the</strong> federalmilk pricing system, which Midwesterndairyfarmerssayd<strong>is</strong>criminatesagainst <strong>the</strong>m<strong>by</strong> paying higher price support paymentsto large dairy farmers in o<strong>the</strong>r parts of <strong>the</strong>country.The measure, effective July I, 1992,appropriates $50,000 in state money tohelp pay ongoing legal costs for <strong>the</strong> lawsuit.It also allows <strong>the</strong> Department ofAgricultureto kick in an additional $50,000from <strong>the</strong> dairy industry unfair trade practicesaccount to help finance <strong>the</strong> lawsuit.(HF 2694, Article 2, Section 6)Wild rice labelingMore specific wild rice labeling to helpconsumers determine how <strong>the</strong> product <strong>is</strong>harvested and where it <strong>is</strong> grown was approved<strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> governor.The measure <strong>is</strong> aimed at helping riceharvesters in <strong>Minnesota</strong> keep a fragile leadon wild rice production in <strong>the</strong> nation.3


Highlights: lawsIt requires wild rice labels affixed topackages after Jan. 1, 1993, to indicatewhe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> product <strong>is</strong> harvested <strong>by</strong> handormechanically-helpingconsumers d<strong>is</strong>tingu<strong>is</strong>h,for example, between rice handharvested<strong>by</strong> American Indians in <strong>Minnesota</strong>frommachine-harvestedwildricega<strong>the</strong>redwith Canadian air boats. (HF2804)Ethanol educationA total of $150,000 <strong>is</strong> appropriated to<strong>the</strong> Department ofAgriculture to mount a"public outreach and training program toeducate <strong>the</strong> public, automobile mechanics,and representatives of <strong>the</strong> gasolined<strong>is</strong>tribution network about <strong>the</strong> oxygenatedgasoline program."Ethanol, which can be derived fromcom, can be used as an oxygenate to ra<strong>is</strong>e<strong>the</strong> octane level of gasoline.The department <strong>is</strong> to consult with <strong>the</strong>departments of Transportation and PublicService, and <strong>the</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> Pollution ControlAgency, in developing <strong>the</strong> program.The prov<strong>is</strong>ion <strong>is</strong> effective July 1, 1992.(HF 2694, Article 2, Section 6)Ag central filing systemFann elevator operators could have aneasier time tracking down those who havea financial interest in <strong>the</strong> crops fannersbring to market.The measure establ<strong>is</strong>hes a central filingsystem within <strong>the</strong> Secretary of State's Officethat would l<strong>is</strong>t fanners whose lendinginstitutions have a financial interest in <strong>the</strong>fanners' crops.The system will ease <strong>the</strong> process <strong>by</strong>which fann elevator operators andlendinginstitutionsdetenninewhohasalienagainstcrops that are brought to market.Currently, elevator operators and lendinginstitutions must track down <strong>the</strong> lienson<strong>the</strong>irown-aprocessthat <strong>is</strong> sometimesdifficult and can lead to errors, say proponentsof <strong>the</strong> measure.The bill calls for a $357,000 appropriationfrom <strong>the</strong>state's general fund to implement<strong>the</strong> program and to pay for <strong>the</strong> hiringof five extra people in <strong>the</strong> Secretary ofState's Office.The program will be partially financed-through a temporary $1 increase in <strong>the</strong>surcharge onall unifonn commercial codetransactions-to $5 from $4. The temporaryincrease will go into effect July 1,1992, and continue untilJuly 1, 1993.lendinginstitutionswillbeginfilinglienswith ei<strong>the</strong>r county recorder offices or <strong>the</strong>SecretaryofState's Office beginningJuly 1,1993. (HF769)Pesticide reg<strong>is</strong>tration samplesChemical companies may need to provide<strong>the</strong> state agriculture officials with ascientifically accurate sample of <strong>the</strong> pesticides<strong>the</strong>y reg<strong>is</strong>terwith <strong>the</strong> statebeginningAug. 1,1992.The samples would be used in <strong>the</strong> laboratoryin <strong>the</strong> event of a pesticide spill oro<strong>the</strong>r contamination to detennine <strong>the</strong>source of <strong>the</strong> chemical.The federal government had requiredcompanies to give it <strong>the</strong> samples, but recentlyeliminated <strong>the</strong> requirement. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong>measure allows <strong>the</strong> state Department ofAgriculture to oversee <strong>the</strong> samples.Specifically, <strong>the</strong> amendment says, "Thecomm<strong>is</strong>sioner may also require <strong>the</strong> reg<strong>is</strong>trantto supply analytical standards andmethodsfor <strong>the</strong>pesticide, pesticidebreakdownproducts,ormetabolites."(SF2028*/HF2853)Old donuts for pigsThere could be a greater chance thatfannerswill feed <strong>the</strong>irhogsuncooked ''nonmeat<strong>by</strong>products" such as old donuts ordamaged Cheerios.Ameasure thatbecomes effectiveAug. 1,1992, pennits <strong>the</strong> State Board of AnimalHealth to develop rules specifying what <strong>is</strong>an acceptable uncooked non-meat<strong>by</strong>product.Currently, fanners can feed <strong>the</strong>ir livestockmanysuch<strong>by</strong>productsprovided<strong>the</strong>yare cooked, which eliminates <strong>the</strong> potentialof swine-borne d<strong>is</strong>eases. But fanners needa pennit from <strong>the</strong> boardif<strong>the</strong>y want to use<strong>the</strong> food in an uncooked fonn.Under<strong>the</strong>newlaw, <strong>the</strong>ywouldstill needa pennit. But if rules are adopted thatdefine which <strong>by</strong>products are acceptable,<strong>the</strong>re could be a greater chance fannerswould obtain <strong>the</strong> pennits to use <strong>the</strong>seproducts to feed <strong>the</strong>ir livestock.The Board of Animal Health said onlyabout eight of <strong>the</strong> state's 15,000 swinefannershavepennitsto feed pigsuncooked<strong>by</strong>products.Thechangein <strong>the</strong>lawwas pushed<strong>by</strong><strong>the</strong>Universityof<strong>Minnesota</strong>'s <strong>Minnesota</strong> TechnicalAss<strong>is</strong>tanceProgram, whichwas lookingfor ways to use old food products andto reduce such deposits in state landfills.(SF1300*/HF1391)Dairy bam well monitoring(See Environment &: Natural Resources,page 16)Aquafarm regulations(See Environment &: Natural Resources,page 15)AppropriationsBonding billA comprom<strong>is</strong>e $274.8 million publicworksbill received<strong>the</strong>governor's approvalApril 29, 1992.State Senate and House conferees weremorethan $97millionapart whennegotiationsbegan on <strong>the</strong> package. Several largeticketprojectsincludedin<strong>the</strong> largerHousebonding bill were eliminated or dramaticallyscaled back in <strong>the</strong> final version of <strong>the</strong>measure.Overall spending in <strong>the</strong> bill includes$102 million for college campus projects,$25.8 million for K':'12 projects, $41 millionfor human development facilities,$38.7 million for state government buildings,$28.8 million for transportation, and$11 million for environmental and parkprograms.All prov<strong>is</strong>ions in <strong>the</strong> bill became effectiveApril 30, 1992. (HFI903)4


..Highlights: LawsHigher educationAtotal of$102 million was approved <strong>by</strong><strong>the</strong>governorfor highereducationbondingprojects. The measure calls for a $12.9million allotment for <strong>the</strong> technical collegesystem, $14.6 million for <strong>the</strong> communitycollege system, $12.9 million for <strong>the</strong> stateuniversity system, and $61.9 million for<strong>the</strong> University of <strong>Minnesota</strong>. (HF1903,Sections 2, 3, 4, 5)Basic sciences buildingOver half of <strong>the</strong> total bonding authorizedfor all four higher educationsystems- $52.7 million - will be used to fund<strong>the</strong> basic scienceslbiomedical engineeringbuilding at <strong>the</strong> University of <strong>Minnesota</strong>.The federal government will provide anadditional $10 million in matching fundsfor <strong>the</strong> project.The final package does not include aHouse recommendation for $900,000 fora science centerat <strong>the</strong>University of<strong>Minnesota</strong>-Morr<strong>is</strong>campus. (HFl903, Section 5)Health and life safetyAbout $38 million goes for health andlife safety improvements throughout <strong>the</strong>four higher education systems. lb<strong>is</strong> appropriationwill fund projects such as roofrepair and replacement, code compliance,PCB and asbestos abatement, and handicappedaccess.(HF1903, various sections)Campus plansNew campus buildings will reflect <strong>the</strong>trend toward <strong>the</strong> consolidation and mergingof co-located campuses. The communityand technical college boards will developplansfor <strong>the</strong> $7.2million that will beused for <strong>the</strong> new construction and remodelingat Austin Community College (<strong>the</strong>new learning center <strong>is</strong> to be convenientlylocated between Austin's community andtechnical colleges). A $1.2 million appropriationgoes for planning a joint campusfor Brainerd Technical College and BrainerdCommunity College. And $680,000will be used for planning new buildings atDuluth Technical College so that technicalcollege and community college coursescan be taught at <strong>the</strong> same site.A House proposal for $4.7 million tobuild phase one of a new permanent campusat Cambridge Community CollegeCenter, which <strong>is</strong> currently housed in an18,OOO-square-foot metal building, wasdropped from <strong>the</strong> final bill. (HF1903, Sections2, 3)LibrariesState universities get $1.26 million forplanning and buildinglibraries: $390,000will pay for schematic plans for libraries atSt. Cloud State University and BemidjiState University; and $870,000 will beused for planning a new library and forremodeling <strong>the</strong> ex<strong>is</strong>ting library for officeandclassroom use at Winona StateUniversity.In <strong>the</strong> future, state universities may getsome additional help in building <strong>the</strong>ir libraries.The Leg<strong>is</strong>lature required a studytodetermine how university libraries provideregional services andto develop a planto recover costsfrom non-university users.(HF1903, Section 4)Cooperative high schoolsThe main debate centered around fundingfor cooperative high schools, with <strong>the</strong>Houseproposing $12 million and<strong>the</strong> Senateallocating no money for those projects.The House had hoped to fund two cooperativesecondary facilities - one for agroup of d<strong>is</strong>tricts including Blue Earth,Elmore, Delavan, andWinnebago, and<strong>the</strong>o<strong>the</strong>r for a group of d<strong>is</strong>tricts in GrantCounty. But <strong>the</strong>Senatewould onlyagreeto$5.9 million for <strong>the</strong> school in Blue Earthand $100,000 for planning purposes i~Grant County. (HF1903, Section 7)Maximum effort/desegregationMaximum effort school loans in RedLake and Rush City get $12 million. And$4 million will be used for desegregationfacilities. (HF1903, Section 7)O<strong>the</strong>r facilitiesThe <strong>Minnesota</strong> Ubrary for <strong>the</strong> Blind andPhysically Handicapped gets $1.3 million.The Hoffman Center for court-placed sexoffenders will get $400,000 for an educationfacility.A total of $2 million will be used forconstruction of high schools in <strong>the</strong>Glyndon-Felton and Dilworth school d<strong>is</strong>tricts.(HF1903, Section 7)Science Museum of <strong>Minnesota</strong>A total of $200,000 <strong>is</strong> appropriated to<strong>the</strong>Science Museum of<strong>Minnesota</strong>so it candevelop plans for remodeling and additionsto <strong>the</strong> museum, which must include<strong>the</strong> site inSt. Paul where <strong>the</strong> Public HealthBuilding <strong>is</strong> currently located. (HF1903,Section 17)No ski jumpA Bloomington ski jump that had beenauthorized <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> 1990 Leg<strong>is</strong>lature won'tbe built unless matching funds for <strong>the</strong>project are found <strong>by</strong> July 1, 1993. The1992 bonding bill cancels $2.5 million for<strong>the</strong> Holmenkollen ski jump unless <strong>the</strong>matching funds are obtained.(HF1903, Section 16)Sewer overflowFunding <strong>is</strong> continued for ongoingprojects to separate storm sewers fromsanitary sewers in <strong>Minnesota</strong> cities. Atotalof $13.05 million <strong>is</strong> appropriated to <strong>the</strong><strong>Minnesota</strong> Pollution Control Agency sosewer systems in certain <strong>Minnesota</strong> citiesthat d<strong>is</strong>charge into <strong>the</strong> M<strong>is</strong>s<strong>is</strong>sippi Rivercan be separated. (HFl903, Section 21)<strong>Minnesota</strong> H<strong>is</strong>tory CenterA total of$1.4million <strong>is</strong> appropriated to<strong>the</strong> new <strong>Minnesota</strong> H<strong>is</strong>tory Center for <strong>the</strong>development of permanent exhibits at <strong>the</strong>museum - prOvided that sum <strong>is</strong> matchedwith about $4.5 million in private funds.The center <strong>is</strong> scheduled to open in October.(HF1903, Section 24)St. Anthony FallsMinneapol<strong>is</strong>' old milling d<strong>is</strong>trict in <strong>the</strong>St. Anthony Falls area could see someimprovementsin<strong>the</strong>nearfuture. Atotal of$500,000 was appropriated to <strong>the</strong> St. AnthonyFalls Heritage Board to make capitalimprovements in <strong>the</strong> h<strong>is</strong>toric area. (Section24)A separate allocation contained in <strong>the</strong>omnibus appropriations bill (HF2694)marks a $1,001 appropriation so <strong>the</strong> state5


Highlights: Lawscan buy <strong>the</strong> Stone Arch Bridge, whichconnects downtownMinneapol<strong>is</strong>withwhatwas once<strong>the</strong>town ofSt. Anthony. (HF1903,Section 24)Battle Point H<strong>is</strong>toric SiteA $50,000 appropriation for preliminaryplans to develop an interpretive centeratBattle Point onLeech Lake was transferredto <strong>the</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> H<strong>is</strong>torical Societyfrom <strong>the</strong>IndianAffairs Council. Themoneywas originally includedin<strong>the</strong> 1990 bondingbill,butwas neverspent. An additional$50,000 appropriation from <strong>the</strong> state'sgeneral fund, which was authorized <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong>1991 Leg<strong>is</strong>lature, was vetoed <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> governor.Leech Lake's Battle Point <strong>is</strong> nearWalker, Minn. (HF 1903, Section 24)Prairieland Expo CenterA proposal near Worthington, Minn.,that <strong>is</strong> being touted as possibly <strong>the</strong> biggesttour<strong>is</strong>t attraction between South Dakota'sWall Drug and <strong>the</strong> W<strong>is</strong>consin Dells receiveda $100,000 appropriation for schematicdrawings. PrairielandExpo Center<strong>is</strong>to feature exhibits of prairie h<strong>is</strong>tory and<strong>Minnesota</strong> mUnicipalities, industries, andorganizations. The project <strong>is</strong> also to include"a d<strong>is</strong>play of early lawnmowers and<strong>the</strong> h<strong>is</strong>tory of <strong>the</strong>ir development that culminatesin a d<strong>is</strong>play of modem mowers,"according to an expo brochure. (HFl903,Section 24)Bloomington Ferry BridgeTravelersheadingto Shakopeeando<strong>the</strong>rpoints south could have an easier timegetting <strong>the</strong>re in <strong>the</strong> near future. A total of$10 million was appropriated to makeimprovements on <strong>the</strong> Bloomington FerryBridge, a project that would ease <strong>the</strong> congestionof <strong>the</strong> bottleneck on U.S. 169 atShakopee. The state money will allow <strong>the</strong><strong>Minnesota</strong> Department of Transportation(MnDOT) to receive about $40 million infederal funds for <strong>the</strong> project, but not asmuch as originally hoped. MnDOT hadsought $30 million in state bonding authoritytoleverage evenmorefederal funds.(HI903, Section 25)--Local bridgesThe Mirtnesota Department of Transportationreceived $5 million in order toaward grants to counties, cities, and townshipsto repairorreplace localbridges. Thesum <strong>is</strong> less than half <strong>the</strong> amount that was .originally proposed <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> House.(HFl903, Section 25)Speed skating and bandy rinkRoseville received $1.9 million inbondingto construct a speed skatingand bandyrink. Funding for <strong>the</strong> facility - to benamedafterformer stateRep.JohnRosewillrequire $1 million inmatching funds.Bandy<strong>is</strong>best described as soccerplayed onice.The National Sports Center in Blainealso received $400,000 to purchaselandtodevelop additionalsoccerfields. (HF1903,Section 14) .Larger pr<strong>is</strong>onsNearly $19.2 million in bonding hasbeenauthorizedto enlarge<strong>the</strong>state's pr<strong>is</strong>onfacilities.The largest single project <strong>is</strong> a $10.9million, 100-bedexpansionat<strong>the</strong>Shakopeewomen's correctional facility. The projectalso adds facilities for 10 more inmates in<strong>the</strong> facility's mental health unit. (HFl903,Sections 8, 9)The <strong>Minnesota</strong> Security Hospital in St.Peteralso will grow, receiving $8.1 millionto builda 50-personadditiontoaccommodatemore psychopathic criminals.More judicial spaceFunding for <strong>the</strong> continuing renovationof <strong>the</strong> old <strong>Minnesota</strong> H<strong>is</strong>torical Societybuilding so it can be used for judicialbranch office spacewas approved. Most of<strong>the</strong> $6 million appropriation - half ofwhat was initially proposed - would beused for repairing <strong>the</strong> building's roof andfor office space conversion.O<strong>the</strong>rimprovements are in store for <strong>the</strong>Capitol Mall area as well. The bondingpackage allocates $6.3 million from <strong>the</strong>trunk highway fund for repairs to <strong>the</strong><strong>Minnesota</strong> Department of Transportationbuilding.Anadditional $1.6millionwasapprovedfor repairs and renovations of <strong>the</strong> stateCapitol itself - including restoration of<strong>the</strong> golden horses in front of <strong>the</strong> building.(HFl903, Section 12)State parksA total of $2.8 million in funding willallow stateparks to get a start onmore than600stateparkrepairprojects. Several ItascaStatePark logandstonebuildingsfrom <strong>the</strong>1930s will be restored, and reforestationwill continue on some of <strong>the</strong> park's 300­year-old red and white pine forests. Anadditional $600,000appropriatedfor stateparklandacqu<strong>is</strong>itionwillbuy privatelandinstate parks which might besold to o<strong>the</strong>rbuyers. (HFI903, Section 18)Bike and hiking trailsAn appropriationof $1 million was<strong>made</strong>for improvements on three trails.The Willmar-New London trail will bepartiallyresurfaced withblacktop. The 20­mile trail eventually will expand to 40miles.ThelimestoneSakatahSingingHills StateTrail near Mankato <strong>is</strong> in poor condition.Bonding money will be used to upgradeand blacktop almost half of <strong>the</strong> 40-miletrail.The 85-mile Paul Bunyan Trail fromBrainerd to Bemidji, which <strong>is</strong> nowjust rawrailroad grade, will be improved. Bondingwill pay for bridge replacements and removalof safety hazards. The projects willneed added approval from <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lativeComm<strong>is</strong>sion on <strong>Minnesota</strong> Resources.(HFI903, Section 18)Critical habitat acqu<strong>is</strong>itionThere <strong>is</strong> $1.25 million more in statefunding to acquire wildlife habitat. Thatamount <strong>is</strong> appropriated to a special account,where <strong>the</strong> funds can be spent onlyif<strong>the</strong>y are matched<strong>by</strong> privatesources. TheIi~6


account <strong>is</strong> designed to augment funds in<strong>the</strong> popular Reinvest in <strong>Minnesota</strong> program,which also acquires critical habitatfor game. Donations usually come fromindividualsandconservationorganizationssuch as <strong>the</strong> Nature Conservancy, PheasantsForever, <strong>the</strong> Deer Hunters Association,<strong>Minnesota</strong> Waterfowl Association,and Ducks Unlimited. (HF1903, Section18)Dam repair and flood mitigationA total of $2 million <strong>is</strong> appropriated foremergency dam repair or removal in <strong>the</strong>state, as well as two flood control projects:Jack Creek and Good Lake. (HF1903,Section 18)Reinvest in <strong>Minnesota</strong> (RIM)A $1.3 million appropriation goes forprivate land easements for marginal landsand wetlands restoration. Priorities are tocreate wildlife habitat, to protect and enhancewater quality, and to prevent soilerosion. (HFl903, Section 19)DNR field officesSome $1.7 million <strong>is</strong> appropriated forconsolidating a numberofDNRfield unitsinto single offices in Aitkin, Warroad, andTwo Harbors. (HFl903, Section 18)<strong>Minnesota</strong> ZooA $1.8 million appropriation goes forroof repairs and skylight replacement in<strong>the</strong>tropics exhibitbuilding. (HF1903, Section23)6i,It,~~,State f<strong>is</strong>h hatcheriesImprovements instate f<strong>is</strong>h hatcheries inCut Foot Sioux, Detroit Lakes, Peterson,Crystal Springs, Lanesboro, Bemidji andNew London are possible with a $1.3million appropriation. (HFI903,Section 18)--mental center in Duluth ($1.5 million infunding wouldbecontingent uponreceivingmatchingfundsfrom nonstatesources).(HFl903, Section 12)Lake Superior ZooA total of $300,000 <strong>is</strong> appropriated tostart construction on a children's education/interactionarea and an exhibit for aPrzewalskilhorse zebra - a wild horsethat <strong>is</strong> a progenitor of all modern horses.(HFI903, Section 12)Neighborhood land trust programMore money <strong>is</strong> <strong>available</strong> to help lowincomepeople buy homes of <strong>the</strong>ir own.A total of $2 million in th<strong>is</strong> year's statebonding bill <strong>is</strong> earmarked for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong>Housing Finance Agency's (MHFA)local government unit housing account.The funds will be loaned to cities so <strong>the</strong>ycan purchase or acquire land and buildingsthrough <strong>the</strong> neighborhood land trustprogram.Establ<strong>is</strong>hed in 1991, <strong>the</strong> program purchases(and in some cases rehabilitates)homes and sells <strong>the</strong>m to low- and middleincomeresidents while retaining ownershipof <strong>the</strong> land, which reduces <strong>the</strong> cost of<strong>the</strong> home <strong>by</strong> one-fifth to one-fourth.The cities may also contract with nonprofitagencies to rehabilitate and sell <strong>the</strong>homes. All payments received <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> cityultimately revert to <strong>the</strong> MHFA to financefuture land trust projects. (HFI903, Section11)Solid waste processing facilitiesA total of $2 million <strong>is</strong> appropriated forcapital grants to local governments forsolidwaste processingfacilities. Ass<strong>is</strong>tancewould likely go to Blue Earth County andareasinnor<strong>the</strong>astern<strong>Minnesota</strong>. (HF 1903,Section 22)Commerce. Highlights: LawsDamage deposit interest rateRenters will receive less interest on <strong>the</strong>money <strong>the</strong>y put down for apartment damagedeposits that are held in trust funds <strong>by</strong>landlords. An amendment added to a billon<strong>the</strong>last day of <strong>the</strong> 1992 session reduced<strong>the</strong> interest to 4 percent from 5-1/2 percent.The 4 percent interest rate, which wentinto effect onApril 28, 1992,will remainineffect until May 1, 1997.The measure calls on <strong>the</strong> 1996 Leg<strong>is</strong>latureto review <strong>the</strong> lower interest rate to seeifit should return to <strong>the</strong> 5.5 percent level.The lower interest rate for trust fundsapplies to all funds that are spelled out in<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 82.17, Subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 7,includingfunds received<strong>by</strong>abroker,salesperson,or closing agent. (SF2662*, Section1, Subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 21HF2950)...~&'Puppy mills' regulatedLawmakers took steps to crack down ond<strong>is</strong>reputable pet breeders, requiring statereg<strong>is</strong>tration ofbreeders to prOvide a papertrail for owners if<strong>the</strong>y later d<strong>is</strong>cover <strong>the</strong>irpet was d<strong>is</strong>eased or injured before purchase.Themeasure,betterknownas <strong>the</strong>"puppymill" bill, also requires pet shop owners tohave pets examined <strong>by</strong> independent veterinariansbefore <strong>the</strong>y are sold.After Dec. 1, 1992, purchasers will beable to get a refund ora replacement pet if<strong>the</strong> veterinarian determines <strong>the</strong> pet's illnessresulted from a pre-ex<strong>is</strong>ting condition.(SFl841 *IHF2043)Lake Superior Center AuthorityAn appropriation of $2 million goestoward <strong>the</strong> design andengineering ofexhibitionspaces and facilities for <strong>the</strong> environ-7


Highlights: laws..Smoking minorsYouths may find it a bit harder to buycigarettes in <strong>the</strong> future.Beginning Aug. 1, 1992, minors couldbefound guilty ofa pettym<strong>is</strong>demeanorforbuying, or attempting to purchase, cigarettes.The maximum penalty <strong>is</strong> $200.An earlier version of <strong>the</strong> bill called for areduction of <strong>the</strong> gross m<strong>is</strong>demeanor penaltyagainst retailers who sell cigarettes tominors, but that prov<strong>is</strong>ion was eliminatedfrom <strong>the</strong> bill.Lawmakers had also d<strong>is</strong>cussed placinglimits on"sting operations" that useyouthsas decoys to ferret out illegal sales of cigarettes,but that prov<strong>is</strong>ion was also eliminated.(SF2475*/HF2904)Unclaimed propertyThat money you left in old bank accountswillrevert to <strong>the</strong>stateinthreeyearsinstead of<strong>the</strong> current five-year time limit.But <strong>the</strong> Department of Commerce willalso step up its efforts during that shortenedtime period to reach people wholeave abandoned property.The Department of Commerce receiveda $275,000 increase in funding to admin<strong>is</strong>ter<strong>the</strong> program.Although <strong>the</strong> property will revert to <strong>the</strong>state sooner, owners and heirs of abandonedproperty have <strong>the</strong> right to reclaimproperty at any time - even 50 to 10?years after it <strong>is</strong> turned over to <strong>the</strong> statesgeneral fund.The measure <strong>is</strong> effective July 1, 1992.(HF2694, Article 3, Section 6)Interior designers certifiedInterior designers can nowbecome certifiedand <strong>the</strong> occupation will come under<strong>the</strong>review of<strong>the</strong> currentBoard ofArchitecture,Engineering, Land Surveying andLandscape Architects.The board will expand from 17 to 20members to accommodate<strong>the</strong> change, and"interiordesign"willbeaddedto <strong>the</strong>board'stitle.Members of <strong>the</strong> profession pushed hardfor licensurelast year, butmetwithconsiderableopposition.Persons w<strong>is</strong>hing to be certified will besubject to <strong>the</strong>guidelines set f~r <strong>the</strong> prof~sion <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> National Council of IntenorDesign Qualifications.The measure <strong>is</strong> effective Aug. 1, 1992.(HF217)Interest rate advert<strong>is</strong>ingThe criminal penalty has been removedfor ignoring <strong>the</strong>statelaw that regul~tes ~hecontent of advert<strong>is</strong>ements concernmg m­terest rates.After Aug. 1, 1992,it will no longer beam<strong>is</strong>demeanor to "willfully" violate <strong>the</strong> advert<strong>is</strong>ingregulation law that, among o<strong>the</strong>rthings, spells out that interest rates mustinclude a statement similar to <strong>the</strong> following:"The effective annual yield or totalreturnwillfluctuate alongwithmarket ando<strong>the</strong>r economic conditions."Critics of<strong>the</strong> ex<strong>is</strong>ting law saidit was easyto unintentionally violate <strong>the</strong> prov<strong>is</strong>ion,butindustryrepresentativessaid<strong>the</strong>y couldnot recall anyone being prosecuted under<strong>the</strong> prov<strong>is</strong>ion.The new law will also allow firms thatsell bonds to advert<strong>is</strong>e bond interest ratesbeginning Aug. 1 in a more accuratemethod, according to proponents of <strong>the</strong>new law.Bond advert<strong>is</strong>ements will now be allowedto state a bond's "yield to maturity,"<strong>the</strong> traditional method of measuring bondyields, instead of "effective annual yield"mandated <strong>by</strong> state law.The law requiring all such interest rateadvert<strong>is</strong>ements to follow <strong>the</strong> "effective annualyield"standardwas approvedin 1987in response to ads that many consideredm<strong>is</strong>leading.But since that time, firms that sell bondshave argued for a change in <strong>the</strong> law because<strong>the</strong>y say that measure can actuallyd<strong>is</strong>tort <strong>the</strong>truemeasure ofa bond's performance.That'sbecauseabond'strue performance<strong>is</strong> more accurately measured over its lifetime- not just after one year.Bondfirms said <strong>the</strong>statelaw put <strong>the</strong>m atodds with <strong>the</strong> National Association of SecuritiesDealers, which would not condone<strong>the</strong> ads required <strong>by</strong> state law. Inresponse, <strong>the</strong> industry quit advert<strong>is</strong>ing,according to one bondfirm spokesperson.(HF1416)Real estate fraud compensationThere <strong>is</strong> a greater chance that peoplewho are victims of crooked real estateagents and brokers will be compensatedfor <strong>the</strong>ir losses.A measure, which went into effect April28, 1992, ra<strong>is</strong>es to $25 - from $5 - <strong>the</strong>renewal license fee of real estate brokers,salespersons, and closing agents that <strong>is</strong>credited to <strong>the</strong> "real estate education, research,and recovery fund."It also allows <strong>the</strong> Department of Commerc,:eto imposea $100specialassessment- up from $50 - to replen<strong>is</strong>h <strong>the</strong> fundwhen <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>sioner deems it necessary.The law was prompted <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> cases ofseveral Hmong <strong>Minnesota</strong>ns who weredefrauded out ofnearly $900,000-allegedly<strong>by</strong> one man who has since been indictedand<strong>by</strong>ano<strong>the</strong>rwho <strong>is</strong> underinvestigation,according to <strong>the</strong> Department ofCommerce. In early April, before <strong>the</strong> lawwent into effect, <strong>the</strong> fund had a balance ofabout $500,000. (SF2662*/HF2950)Credit card compar<strong>is</strong>onsConsumers should have an easier timedetermining which credit card companiesoffer <strong>the</strong> best deals.Alaw that goes into effectJuly 31,1992,requires firms that offer credit cards. in <strong>the</strong>state to file a report each Dec. 31 WIth <strong>the</strong>state Treasurer's Office.The office, in tum, plans to take thatinformation to compilea report that wouldcompare <strong>the</strong> interest rates, and o<strong>the</strong>r fees,that are offered <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> various companiesthat offer credit cards in <strong>the</strong> state.That report should be <strong>available</strong> in pamphletform inearly 1993,said a Treasurer'sOffice spokesperson.The spokesperson said <strong>the</strong> Treasurer'sOffice and <strong>the</strong> Attorney General's Officeare nowmapping out <strong>the</strong> rulemaking processthat will determine what information8


should be included in <strong>the</strong> annual reportsfrom credit card companies.Currently, such firms must d<strong>is</strong>close informationabout interest rates, but havenot been required to file a report with <strong>the</strong>Treasurer's Office. (HF2608)Economic DevelopmentPlay ball in St. PaulA new minor league baseball circuit receivesa boostundera directive for<strong>the</strong>stateDepartment of Trade and Economic Development(DTED). DTED <strong>is</strong> being asked"to ass<strong>is</strong>t in <strong>the</strong> re-establ<strong>is</strong>hment and promotionof <strong>the</strong> Nor<strong>the</strong>rn League," which <strong>is</strong>expected to begin operations next year insix or eight Midwestern cities. The newleague, independent ofmajorleague baseball,<strong>is</strong> planning for a 75-game schedulewith franch<strong>is</strong>es tentatively located in St.Paul, Duluth, Moorhead, and possibly St.Cloud. No state money, however, <strong>is</strong> includedin<strong>the</strong> omnibusappropriationsbill.Theprov<strong>is</strong>ion became effectiveApril 30,1992. (HF2694, Article 4, Section 17)Hollywood on <strong>the</strong> M<strong>is</strong>s<strong>is</strong>sippiLawmakers specifically told <strong>the</strong> Departmentof Trade and Economic Development(DTED) not to cut any funding for<strong>the</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> motion picture board tocompensate for changes in DTED's overallfunding package.The film board currently receives$191 ,000peryearinstatematchingfunds.The measure directs <strong>the</strong> film board toexplore ways to promote rural portions of<strong>the</strong> state for video, film, and telev<strong>is</strong>ionproductions. It also <strong>is</strong> directed to beginwork on establ<strong>is</strong>hing an annual Asian filmfestival in <strong>the</strong> Twin Cities startingin 1993.(HF2694, Article 4, Section 17)--Dial-a-reservationThestate Office ofTour<strong>is</strong>m<strong>is</strong> directed tomeet with representatives from hotel andmotel associations, Indian Gaming associations,and o<strong>the</strong>r organizations to developa <strong>Minnesota</strong>-basedunified telephonereservation system.Currently, a San Diego-based companyhandles all <strong>Minnesota</strong> State Park reservations.The group<strong>is</strong> to submit its recommendationsto <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature <strong>by</strong>Jan. 15, 1993.(HF2694, Article 4, Section 17)Recouping tour<strong>is</strong>m investmentsShould <strong>the</strong> state get a return onits dollarfor successful promotional investments?The Leg<strong>is</strong>lature says yes, and has directed<strong>the</strong>Office ofTour<strong>is</strong>m, as ofApril 30, 1992,to identify beneficiaries ofstate dollars tha<strong>the</strong>lped promote major events, and try torecover <strong>the</strong> dollars.The dollars recouped would beinvestedin a special account, as would any dollarsreturned under future contracts to hostmajor events. The funds would <strong>the</strong>n beused, as direct appropriations, to attractandhosto<strong>the</strong>r"significant tour<strong>is</strong>m-relatedevents." (HF2694, Article 4 Section 17)St. Paul: <strong>the</strong> 'cultural capital'What's <strong>the</strong>best way to make St. Paul <strong>the</strong>"cultural capital" of <strong>Minnesota</strong>?Acapital cityculturalresources comm<strong>is</strong>sionwill be establ<strong>is</strong>hed to determine <strong>the</strong>best way to explore options on how todevelop <strong>the</strong> proposed capital.The 22-member comm<strong>is</strong>sion <strong>is</strong> to includethree House members and threeSenate members, all of whose d<strong>is</strong>tricts includeparts ofSt. Paul, one member of <strong>the</strong>Ramsey County Board, <strong>the</strong> mayor of St.Paul, four members of <strong>the</strong> public, andseveral o<strong>the</strong>rs.The idea behind <strong>the</strong> cultural capital <strong>is</strong> toemphasizemany of<strong>the</strong>institutions that arelocated in St. Paul - such as <strong>the</strong> ScienceMuseum of <strong>Minnesota</strong> and <strong>the</strong> Children'sMuseum - as a tool for economic development.Thelawbecame effectiveApril 25, 1992,and speCifies that <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>sion mustHighlights: Lawssubmit a report to <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature, city ofSt. Paul, and <strong>the</strong> Ramsey County Board <strong>by</strong>Feb. 15,1993. (HF2586)Luring fewer tour<strong>is</strong>tsThestateOffice ofTour<strong>is</strong>mhas $300,000less to spend in <strong>the</strong> coming year to attractvacationers to <strong>Minnesota</strong>.The cuts, however, are significantly lessthan those earlier proposed. State tour<strong>is</strong>mofficials argued against broad cuts, sayingit could cost <strong>the</strong> state up to $20 million inlost sales taxes and o<strong>the</strong>r revenues generated<strong>by</strong> out-of-state v<strong>is</strong>itors.The prov<strong>is</strong>ion became effectiveApril 30,1992. (HF2694, Article 4, Section 17)World Trade Center privatizationThe World Trade Center Corporationreceives up to $580,000so it canbesold toa private company under a prov<strong>is</strong>ion includedin<strong>the</strong>omnibusappropriations bill.The center has led a bare-bones ex<strong>is</strong>tencesince <strong>the</strong> governor vetoed its $1 millionappropriation from <strong>the</strong> 1991leg<strong>is</strong>laturelast summer.Inanagreementwith<strong>the</strong>governor, however,<strong>the</strong> World Trade Center received$220,000 on <strong>the</strong> day after <strong>the</strong> bill wassigned, April 30, 1992. Ano<strong>the</strong>r $100,000will be used to study <strong>the</strong> "feasibility ofprivatizing" <strong>the</strong> center.If <strong>the</strong> Department of Admin<strong>is</strong>trationconcludes that privatizing<strong>the</strong>center"showsa reasonable potential for <strong>the</strong> state to recoverasignificant proportion ofits investmentin <strong>the</strong> World Trade Center," <strong>the</strong>n itwill receive ano<strong>the</strong>r $240,000 to preservethose assets.The center's most valuable asset <strong>is</strong> 30years ofrent-free space in<strong>the</strong>World TradeCenter building in downtown St. Paul.(HF2694, Article 3, Section 13)MTI!AUIR cutbacksFunding for <strong>the</strong> former Greater <strong>Minnesota</strong>Corporation and its various spinoffswill continue to dimin<strong>is</strong>h.The measure, effective April 30, 1992,trimmed <strong>the</strong>allocationto<strong>Minnesota</strong>TechnologyInc., formerly <strong>the</strong> Greater <strong>Minnesota</strong>Corporation, <strong>by</strong> $10.9 million.Includedinthat reduction<strong>is</strong>a $1 millioncut in <strong>the</strong>Agricultural Utilization ResearchInstitute.9


..Highlights: laws..TheGreater<strong>Minnesota</strong>Corporation, created<strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> 1987Leg<strong>is</strong>lature, was hailed asan important economic development toolto lead outstate <strong>Minnesota</strong> out of <strong>the</strong> economicdoldrums.But it's funding has been significantlyscaled back in recent years. CHF2694, Article3, Section 12)Looking out for scienceThe Leg<strong>is</strong>lature will have to give morethought to what effect its policies couldhave onscientific and technological developmentin <strong>the</strong> state.The law, effective Aug. 1,1992,requiresleg<strong>is</strong>lative comm<strong>is</strong>sions and committees toconsider five goals that are specified in <strong>the</strong>state's new"scienceandtechnology policy"before taking action on bills.Among <strong>the</strong> goals are calls for:• state support to make <strong>available</strong> information,technical expert<strong>is</strong>e, and o<strong>the</strong>r servicesso smaller companies - many withfewer than 50 employees - can becomemore competitive;• extensive investment throughout <strong>the</strong>educational system toincrease <strong>the</strong>numberof<strong>Minnesota</strong>-educatedscient<strong>is</strong>tsandengineers;and• increased use of state money to matchfederal dollars that are devoted to scientificand technological initiatives. (SF2380*/HF2189)Minneapol<strong>is</strong> loan programThe cityofMinneapol<strong>is</strong>would nolongerhave a cap on <strong>the</strong> loan guarantees it canoffer to small businesses - provided <strong>the</strong>city ratifies a new state law.The measure, which would become effectivefollOwing local approval <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong>city,removes <strong>the</strong> $450,000 capcalledfor underex<strong>is</strong>ting law.The bill also extended <strong>the</strong> Minneapol<strong>is</strong>small business program, which had beenscheduled to sunset on June 30, 1991.(HFl862)St. Paul economic developmentThe city of St. Paul will have greaterflexibility in <strong>the</strong> way it uses funds foreconomic development.A new law, which must be approved <strong>by</strong><strong>the</strong>St. Paul City Council beforeit becomeseffective, allows <strong>the</strong> city to implement acitywide economic development programthat <strong>is</strong> not limited to specific redevelopmentareas.Although St. Paul has had various economicdevelopment programs, critics say<strong>the</strong> programs weren't flexible enough tohelp businesses orbuildings on a case-<strong>by</strong>casebas<strong>is</strong>.Supporters say th<strong>is</strong> law would providethat flexibility. (HFI249)Detroit Lakes and turkeysThe city ofDetroit Lakes could get somestate help in lUring ano<strong>the</strong>rturkey processorto town if <strong>the</strong> state Department ofFinance approves <strong>the</strong> plan.The measure says <strong>the</strong> department may<strong>is</strong>sue up to $5 million in general revenuebonds which could be used to provide alow-interest loan to lure a buyer for <strong>the</strong>Swift-Eckrich Inc. turkey plant, whichclosed in May.Supporters of <strong>the</strong> measure say it <strong>is</strong> necessaryto help preserve up to 542 jobs in<strong>the</strong> Detroit Lakes area.Themeasurealso says <strong>the</strong>Department ofTrade and Economic Development mayhelp Detroit Lakes find a use for <strong>the</strong> plant,but doesn't prOvide any funding for <strong>the</strong>effort.Although <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature approved <strong>the</strong>plan, <strong>the</strong> final dec<strong>is</strong>ion rests with <strong>the</strong> Departmentof Finance. The law becomeseffectiveAug. 1, 1992. (SF1648*/HFl795)EducationK-12 education fundingProperty poor d<strong>is</strong>tricts will get a littlemoremoney from <strong>the</strong>state to help financebuilding projects under<strong>the</strong> K-12 omnibuseducation bill.But <strong>the</strong> measure does not include <strong>the</strong>Senate's "pop tax" proposal, which wouldhave been used to fund learning readinessand violence prevention programs. Nordoes it include prov<strong>is</strong>ions that would haveprevented large OSHA fines at schools.In addition, it doesn't stop <strong>the</strong> StateBoard of Education from making rules toprevent schoolteams from usingAmericanIndian names and symbols, as a Housemember had proposed.For <strong>the</strong>most part, <strong>the</strong> bill protects fundingfor elementary and secondary educationthat was establ<strong>is</strong>hed last year.The following major prov<strong>is</strong>ions are includedin HF2121.ShiftMore of <strong>the</strong> state's payments to schoold<strong>is</strong>tricts will be delayed into <strong>the</strong> next twoyearspending cycle to help <strong>the</strong> state balanceits budget.The "early levy recognition shift percentage"incr~es to 50 percent from 37percent for taxes payable in 1993 and lateryears. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> change provides schools with$182.7 million more in property tax revenuein f<strong>is</strong>cal year 1993 and permits <strong>the</strong>same reduction in state education aids.(HF2121, Article 1, Sections 1,2)D<strong>is</strong>tricts that have to borrow money foroperating expenses will be reimbursed for<strong>the</strong> cost of short-term borrowing from a$300,000 state fund. The prov<strong>is</strong>ion <strong>is</strong> effective]uly1, 1992. CHF2121, Article 1,Section 9)10


Funding equalization effortsAn additional $6 million in state fundswillbe<strong>available</strong> beginning July 1, 1992, tohelp property-poor d<strong>is</strong>tricts finance capitalbuilding projects. Increasing fundingfor debt service equalization addresses <strong>the</strong>difficulty that d<strong>is</strong>tricts with few high-valueproperties have in ra<strong>is</strong>ing money throughlevy referendums. (HF2121 ,Article 5,Section20)School d<strong>is</strong>tricts will be more limited in<strong>the</strong> amount that <strong>the</strong>y can ra<strong>is</strong>e from areferendum as ofjuly 1, 1992. The mainchange means that a d<strong>is</strong>trict's referendumallowance limitwill decrease to 30percentfrom 35 percent of <strong>the</strong> state educationformula allowance for that f<strong>is</strong>cal year.(HF2121, Article 1, Section 11)And a Senate-sponsored prov<strong>is</strong>ion willgive d<strong>is</strong>tricts <strong>the</strong> option of changing <strong>the</strong>way that <strong>the</strong>y calculate levy authority froma percent of Anticipated Net Tax Capacity(ANTe) to a per pupilallowance. D<strong>is</strong>trictswith growing student populations, and astable ordecreasingnet tax capacity, coulduse <strong>the</strong> per pupil revenue option to increase<strong>the</strong>ir referendum levy. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> prov<strong>is</strong>ionexpiresJuly1,1997. (HF2121,Article1, Section 3)levy changesAnumber oHevy increases and a coupleof levy decreases will go into effectJuly 1,1992.Levy increases in HF2121 include:• an additional $8 million for <strong>the</strong> generaleducation levy (Article 1, Section 15);• $2 million for bus transportation homefrom after school activities (Article 2,Section 12);• $1 million for a new low fund balancelevy (Article 1, Section 20);• $3.7 million for health insurance forearly retirees (Article 7, Sections l2, 13);• $4.5 million for health insurance forretirees (Article 7, Sections 12, 13);• $2.1 million for intermediate d<strong>is</strong>tricts(organizations whichprovidevocationaland special education programs for <strong>the</strong>seven-county metro area excluding St.Paul, Minneapol<strong>is</strong>, and Anoka) (Article6, Section 36);-• $6.4 million for "Big D<strong>is</strong>trict Cooperation"(vocational and special educationprograms in St. Paul, Minneapol<strong>is</strong>, andAnoka) (Article 6, Section 29);• $1.6 million for education d<strong>is</strong>tricts (Article6, Section 38); and• $1.7 million for interactive]Vinvariousd<strong>is</strong>tricts (Article 6, Section 30).Levy decreases in HF2121 include:• a $20 million decrease in debt serviceequalization (Article 5, Section 34); and• a $6 million decreasein<strong>the</strong>handicappedaccess levy (Article 5, Section 13).State Board of EducationFunding for <strong>the</strong> State Board of Educationwill decrease <strong>by</strong> $140,000, far lessthan <strong>the</strong> 5 percent cut of $700,000 proposed<strong>by</strong><strong>the</strong>Senate. Theprov<strong>is</strong>ion<strong>is</strong> effectiveJuly 1, 1992. (HF2l21, Article 11,Section 10)Cooperative facilitiesAgrantwillbeawardedfora cooperativehighschool thatwouldserve ex<strong>is</strong>tingschoold<strong>is</strong>tricts including Blue Earth, Elmore,Delevan, and Winnebago. Although th<strong>is</strong>bill also targeted grant money for a cooperativehigh school in Grant County, <strong>the</strong>bondingbill only provided enoughmoneyfor <strong>the</strong> Blue Earth project. The prov<strong>is</strong>ion <strong>is</strong>effectiveJuly 1, 1992. (HF2l21, Article 5,Section 11)Braille literacyIndividualized educationplans for blindstudents will include more emphas<strong>is</strong> onproficiency in Braille reading and writing.The Senate-sponsored prov<strong>is</strong>ion, effectiveAug. 1, 1992, aims at insuring that moreblind students learn Braille in addition too<strong>the</strong>r reading and writing techniques. Astudy <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> Department ofJobs andTrainingshowedthat peoplewhoread Braille aremorelikely to beactive andhave more confidence than blind peoplewho don't. (HF2121, Article 3, Section 1)Service delivery systemA new three-tiered education deliverysystem will beinplace <strong>by</strong>July 1,1995. Thenew system <strong>is</strong> to streamline <strong>the</strong> delivery ofeducation services <strong>by</strong> reducing <strong>the</strong> num-Highlights: Lawsber of different cooperative organizati~nsand<strong>the</strong>irmultiplelevels ofadmin<strong>is</strong>tration.Local school d<strong>is</strong>tricts will be in charge ofdeveloping a plan for <strong>the</strong> new system andreport its recommendations to <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature.(HF2121, Article 6, Section 33)Ice arena levySchools that own ice arenas will be ableto levy for <strong>the</strong> net operational costs ­provided girls and boys get to use <strong>the</strong>arenas equally. The prov<strong>is</strong>ion states that ad<strong>is</strong>trict "offer equal sports opportunitiesfor male and female students to use its icearena, particularly in areas of access toprime practice time, team support, andprovidingjuniorvarsity and younger levelteams for girls' ice sports and ice sportsofferings." <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> prov<strong>is</strong>ion, which <strong>is</strong> effectiveJuly1, 1992, was originally part of <strong>the</strong>Housetaxbill, butwas addedas anamendmentto <strong>the</strong> omnibus educationbill duringconference committee. (HF2l21, Article7, Section 26)librariesThe minimum level of support necessaryfromeachparticipating city andcountyin order to receive a regional library basicsystem support grant <strong>is</strong> increased beginningJan.1, 1993. (HF2l21, Article 10,Section 2)And library card holders will have moreprivacyprotectionbeginningAug. 1,1992.Private data onanindividual'slibrary card,o<strong>the</strong>r than a person's name, will be <strong>available</strong>for library purposes only. (HF2l21,Article 10, Section 1)Teacher pilot programsYear-long internship programs may berequired before teachers can become licensedin <strong>the</strong> future. Pilot programs todetermine <strong>the</strong> value of such internshipswill be establ<strong>is</strong>hed <strong>by</strong> 1995. The bill statesthat "if <strong>the</strong> restructured licensure modelproves effective, <strong>the</strong>modelwouldbeimplementedstatewide <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> year 2000." Butany new licensure program will requireleg<strong>is</strong>lativeapprovalbeforeimplementation.(HF2121, Article 8, Section 10)11,


Highlights: lawsSexual harassmentSchools will have to develop a processfor d<strong>is</strong>cussing <strong>the</strong> school's sexual harassmentand violence policy with studentsand school employees. The policy <strong>is</strong> inresponse to a court case which held aschoolliablefor anincidentinvolvingsexualharassment. The measure <strong>is</strong> effective Aug.1, 1992. (HF2121, Article 8, Section 17)Comm<strong>is</strong>sioner of educationThe State Board of Education will onceagainhave <strong>the</strong> powertoappoint <strong>the</strong>educationcomm<strong>is</strong>sionerwith<strong>the</strong>approval of<strong>the</strong>governor. In 1986,<strong>the</strong>Leg<strong>is</strong>latureremoved<strong>the</strong>appointrnentpowerfrom <strong>the</strong>stateboardand gave it to <strong>the</strong> governor. The measurebecomes effective <strong>the</strong>first Monday ofJanuary1995. (HF212L Article 8, Section 1)Graduation standardsNew graduation standards won't beadopted as qUickly as <strong>the</strong> State Board ofEducation hadhoped. The Leg<strong>is</strong>lature willhave untilJuly 1, 1994, to review and acton proposed new standards from <strong>the</strong> stateboard. It had hoped to approve <strong>the</strong> newrule th<strong>is</strong> fall and begin its implementationin 1996.Both <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature and <strong>the</strong> state boardagree that <strong>the</strong> new graduation rule shouldincorporate<strong>the</strong>principleofoutcomebasededucation - basing graduation on acqu<strong>is</strong>itionof skills, not just <strong>the</strong> number ofcredits earned. But <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature blocks<strong>the</strong> state board from dictating teachingmethods orfrom establ<strong>is</strong>hing asingleformof assessment that local schools must useto meet <strong>the</strong> graduation requirements.Up until now, <strong>the</strong> state board had solejur<strong>is</strong>diction over <strong>the</strong> establ<strong>is</strong>hment ofgraduation rules. But outcry overits initialdraft ofgraduation requirementsin <strong>the</strong>fallof 1991 led to leg<strong>is</strong>lative oversight of <strong>the</strong>final product. (HF2121,Art,8,Section33)- ·' :".. ,..:.-.IIParental reviewParents will have more say about <strong>the</strong>irchildren's instructional materials under achange <strong>made</strong> to <strong>the</strong> Planning, Evaluation,and Review (PER) process.Themeasure requires that schoolboardsadopt policies allowing parents to review<strong>the</strong> content of instructional materials.Ifparents object to <strong>the</strong> content, <strong>the</strong>y willbe able to make reasonable arrangementswith school personnel for alternative instruction.And if <strong>the</strong> school doesn't offerparentsanalternative that meets <strong>the</strong>irconcerns,parents will be able to offer alternativeinstruction <strong>the</strong>mselves.The law attempts to address concerns ofparents who object to materials dealingwith subjects such as sex education andsuicide. But itwill allowfor <strong>the</strong>review ofallinstructional 'materials.The measure <strong>is</strong> effective for <strong>the</strong> 1992- .1993 school year. (SF2556*IHFPI8)A school in <strong>the</strong> megamallStudentswillbeable to learn andshopin<strong>the</strong> same building at <strong>the</strong> Mall of America.Five d<strong>is</strong>tricts are joining toge<strong>the</strong>r to builda school at <strong>the</strong> megamall. Their effortswere helped along <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature andgovernor, who approved a measure thatwaives <strong>the</strong> prohibition against <strong>the</strong> retailsaleofalcoholwithin 1,000feet ofaschool.The measure becomes effective uponlocalapproval. (HF1969)No smoking in schoolsSmoking and chewing tobacco will beprohibited at all public school buildingsand in school vehicles beginning Aug. 15,1993.About 85 percent of <strong>Minnesota</strong> schoolsalready have some kind of non-smokingpolicy, with 80 percent of those prohibitingsmokingin school buildings, vehicles,and grounds.The measure would make non-compliancewith <strong>the</strong> law a petty m<strong>is</strong>demeanor.And it gives <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>sioner of publichealth <strong>the</strong> power to take school admin<strong>is</strong>trationsto court if <strong>the</strong>y fail to enforce <strong>the</strong>non-smoking law. (SF1898*IHF2093)Higher EducationState funding for <strong>the</strong> state's four publiccollege systems <strong>is</strong> trimmed a total of $29million for <strong>the</strong> remainder of<strong>the</strong>biennium.And three of those systems remain oncourse to be merged <strong>by</strong> July 1995 ­despite attempts<strong>by</strong><strong>the</strong>House to block <strong>the</strong>scheduled merger. The House voted threeseparate times to abol<strong>is</strong>h <strong>the</strong> merger. On<strong>the</strong> last day of<strong>the</strong>session, <strong>the</strong> Housevoted123-5 to repeal <strong>the</strong> merger law.Those were among <strong>the</strong>major prov<strong>is</strong>ionsincluded in <strong>the</strong> education section of <strong>the</strong>appropriations bill (HF2694) that <strong>the</strong>governorapproved April 29, 1992.Technical colleges will be cut <strong>by</strong> $5.8million, community colleges <strong>by</strong> $3.5 million,stateuniversities <strong>by</strong> $3.5 million, and<strong>the</strong> University of <strong>Minnesota</strong> <strong>by</strong> $15.7 million.The appropriations bill (HF2694) alsoincludes <strong>the</strong> following prov<strong>is</strong>ions, all ofwhich became effective April 30, 1992,unless o<strong>the</strong>rw<strong>is</strong>e noted.Financial aid adjustmentThe cost of attendance for part-timestudents will be pro-rated on a credit-<strong>by</strong>creditbas<strong>is</strong>ra<strong>the</strong>rthanon<strong>the</strong>"creditband"system currentlyineffect. As a result, somepart-timestudentswill receive more financialaid than <strong>the</strong>y expected starting in <strong>the</strong>fall of 1992. (Article 1, Section 2)Aid for migrantsMigrant farm workers will be added to<strong>the</strong> categories of students who will becountedforstateappropriations,and, <strong>the</strong>refore,be charged resident tuition rates. Theprov<strong>is</strong>ion <strong>is</strong> effectiveJuly 1, 1992. (Article1, Section 10)Resource center fundsA workplace literary resource center, tobe funded with non-state dollars, will beestabl<strong>is</strong>hed at Nor<strong>the</strong>ast Metro TechnicalCollege. (Article 1, Section 17)License platesThe scholarship contribution reqUiredfor a college license plate will change froma $100 one-time contribution to $25 annually.(Article 1, Sections 19,20) .12


Additional funding• Funding <strong>is</strong> provided for <strong>the</strong> cleanup of<strong>the</strong> Kummer landfill inBemidji. (Article1, Section 2)• The admin<strong>is</strong>trative and program operationsat Duluth Technical College andDuluth Community College Centerwillbe integrated and coordinated. (Article1, Section 3)• Full state grants will be awarded inf<strong>is</strong>calyear 1993. (Article 1, Section 2)• The maximum bonding authority of <strong>the</strong>Higher Education Facilities Authoritywill increase from $250 million to $350million. (Article 1, Section 16)The EdVest proposal to allow parents toinvest <strong>the</strong>ir state income tax refunds intosavingsbondsto helppayfor <strong>the</strong>irchi1dren'scollege educations was not adopted.Although<strong>the</strong>Leg<strong>is</strong>lature trimmedhighereducation spending <strong>by</strong> $29 million, <strong>the</strong>governorhad recommended a $50 millioncut. (HF2694)Uof Mfunds restoredA total of $23.2 million in funding for<strong>the</strong> University of <strong>Minnesota</strong> that was vetoed<strong>by</strong> Gov. Arne Carlson in 1991 wasrestored <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature.Of <strong>the</strong> funds, $19.6 million <strong>is</strong> markedfor "system specials," which include fellowshipsfor minority and d<strong>is</strong>advantagedstudents, student loan matching grants,and funds for <strong>the</strong> Biological Process TechnologyInstitute. .Most of <strong>the</strong> remainder<strong>is</strong> for <strong>the</strong> Instltuteof Technology, with a portion of <strong>the</strong> dollarsmarked for <strong>the</strong> Talented Youth Ma<strong>the</strong>maticsProgram. The appropriation becomeseffective july 1, 1992. (SFl621 */HFl740)-EnergyMinimum energy standardsA host of everyday products - including<strong>the</strong> kitchensink- will bemore energyefficient afterjuly 1, 1993.After that date, no kitchen faucet .can besold in <strong>Minnesota</strong> ifwater flows from it ata rate exceeding 2.5 gallons perminute (at<strong>the</strong> standard water pressure of 80 poundsper square inch).Minimum energy standards also will besetforairconditioners,incandescentlamps,motors, showerheads, faucets, commercialheating units and ventilating equipment.Inaddition, newruleswill be adopted<strong>by</strong><strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>sioner of <strong>the</strong> Department ofTransportationto ensurethat allnewligh:­ing on public lands <strong>is</strong> more· energy effIcient.<strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> includes lights along streets,highways, and parking lots. (HF2134)Solar, wind power incentivesSolar and wind energy systems will beexempt from <strong>the</strong> state's sales tax, adding to<strong>the</strong> property tax exemption <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>laturegranted wind energy systems in 1991.<strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> year's law also exempted petroleumproducts purchased <strong>by</strong> a pub~icly su~sidizedtransit system, air coolmg eqUlpmentused to convert or replace groundwatercooling systems, constructionmaterials,and equipment used in recyclingfacilities, from <strong>the</strong> state's sales tax.Last year, <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature also required<strong>the</strong> Public Utilities Comm<strong>is</strong>sion to factorin "<strong>the</strong> value of environmental costsavoided" when setting <strong>the</strong> rates at whichutilities purchase electricity from alternativeenergy facilities. Thelaw requires utilitiestobuy<strong>the</strong>electricitysuchsmallelectricplants generate. (HF2940, Article 8, Sections20,21,22,23)Highlights: LawsIDon't fill'er upA person who removes a basement heatingoil storage tank will soon have to alsoremove orseal outside fill and vent pipes.In 1990, an oil delivery man confused<strong>the</strong> address of an Oakdale farmhouse withthat ofa neighbor's. Finding an oil fill pipeoutside <strong>the</strong> m<strong>is</strong>taken home, he proceededto pump <strong>the</strong> fuel oil in.The only problem was that Harveyjacobsen had removed h<strong>is</strong> oil tank yearsbefore, but left <strong>the</strong> fill pipe intact. Thejacobsen's returned home that day to find<strong>the</strong>irbasement flooded with 452 gallons offuel oil.The measure <strong>is</strong> effective Aug. 1, 1992.(HF2134, Section 3)Environment &Natural ResourcesState parksOriginally slated for deeper cuts, parkswill instead get a $200,000 reduction underprov<strong>is</strong>ions contained in <strong>the</strong> omnibusappropriationsbill. Servicesacross <strong>the</strong>statepark system will be reduced. In 24 medium-sizedparks, campingwill open laterin <strong>the</strong> spring and close earlier in <strong>the</strong> fall.There will be very limited camping infive state parks: Big Stone Lake, Carley,George Cros<strong>by</strong> Manitou, Monson, andSchoolcraft. The reductions will mean reducedcontact station and v<strong>is</strong>itor centerhours, less maintenance and marketingactivities, and fewer maps and brochures.(Lifeguarding was eliminated last year.)Campingwillberestoredfor<strong>the</strong>14mostfrequently used parks. Park official~ ~ythat state park funding <strong>is</strong> $2.4 mIlllOnbelow "minimum operating standards" ­a factor morerelated to inflation thanbudgetcuts.These cuts are effective April 30, 1992.(HF2694, Article 2, Section 5)Funding for capital improvements at13


Highlights: Lawsstate parks, however, may be boosted beginningin <strong>the</strong> 1993-95 biennium. Theomnibus appropriations bill specifies thatup to 25 percent of <strong>the</strong> revenue depositedin 1994 and 1995 into <strong>the</strong> Environmentand Natural Resources Trust Fundbeusedfor capital improvements to state parksand state trails. (HF2694, Article 2, Section27)Forest managementAreduction of $1.1 millioninforest andtimber management will result in a layoffof at least 30 forestry staff. Nor<strong>the</strong>rn <strong>Minnesota</strong>will experience <strong>the</strong> biggest impactfrom <strong>the</strong> cuts. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> measure was effectiveApril 30, 1992. (HF2694, Article 2, Section5)We~ands admin<strong>is</strong>trationImplementing <strong>the</strong> 1991 Wetlands ConseIYationAct will be delayed. The bill cuts11 of 14 staff positions, not yet filled,whichwere to help <strong>the</strong>Board ofWaterandSoil Resources and local governmentsimplement wetlands regulations.Last year, <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature appropriated$977,000forwetlandsadmin<strong>is</strong>trationover<strong>the</strong> biennium. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> measure trimmed thatsum <strong>by</strong> more than half, leaving $447,000for <strong>the</strong> program. The bill became effectiveApril 30, 1992. (HF2694, Article 2, Section5)<strong>Minnesota</strong> Pollution Control AgencyThe agency's $61 million budget will geta slight increase over <strong>the</strong> remainder of <strong>the</strong>biennium. The budget will be trimmed <strong>by</strong>$639,000 th<strong>is</strong> year, but $690,000 will beadded to <strong>the</strong> f<strong>is</strong>cal 1993 budget. The measure,whichwentint0 effectApril 30, 1992,will allocate $1.2 million from garbagetipping fees for a new landfill cleanupaccount. Some landfill operators alreadypay <strong>the</strong>se fees, but some waste facility feeswillbeadded. (HF2694,Article 2,Section 2)-Office of Waste ManagementA total of $400,000 will be trimmedfrom its $41.3 million budget. The measurewent into effect April 30, 1992.(HF2694, Article 2, Section 3)Board of Water and Soil ResourcesA total of $1.1 million <strong>is</strong> cut from <strong>the</strong>program to acquire wetlands easements.But $200,000 <strong>is</strong> added for wetlands technicaltraining for local governments, andfor grants to help counties implement <strong>the</strong>regulations. The measure went into effectApril 30, 1992. (HF2694, Article 2, Section10)Winona environmental centerA $600,000 grant <strong>is</strong> allocated for anUpper M<strong>is</strong>s<strong>is</strong>sippi River EnvironmentalEducation Center in Winona (<strong>the</strong> appropriation<strong>is</strong> contingent upon a federal commitmentofatleast $6million for construc:"tion, operation, and maintenance of <strong>the</strong>facility). ThemeasurewentintoeffectApril30, 1992. (HF2694, Article 2, Section 9)Metro area parksMetropolitan area parks and trails willreceive nearly $2.4 million for operatingand maintenance expenses, which wouldpartially offset <strong>the</strong> $4 million in fundingthat was vetoed last year.An additional $1.4millionwasallocatedto payoff bonds for <strong>the</strong> Great River RoadprojectinMinneapol<strong>is</strong>, to rebuild<strong>the</strong>Como.Park ConselYatory in St. Paul, and to payo<strong>the</strong>r costs for a new park planned inWashington County. (HF2694, Article 4,Section 17)The governor also approved $2.2 millionin new bonding for <strong>the</strong> MetropolitanCouncil to acquire new land for parks andto improve ex<strong>is</strong>ting parks and recreationalopen spaces.The measure went into effect April 30,1992. (HF1903, Article 2, Section 14)Science Museum of <strong>Minnesota</strong>A total of $60,000 <strong>is</strong> trimmed from <strong>the</strong>state's $2.3 million appropriation for <strong>the</strong>museum in St. Paul. The measure wentinto effect April 30, 1992. (HF2694, Article2, Section 8)Opening up <strong>the</strong> DNRThe Department of Natural Resources(DNR) will be required to hold a publichearing before designating a game refugearea.The bill requires <strong>the</strong> DNR to hold <strong>the</strong>hearing in <strong>the</strong> county where most of <strong>the</strong>proposed game refuge <strong>is</strong> located. Noticesof <strong>the</strong> hearing must be posted in five conspicuousplaces within <strong>the</strong> proposed refuge,andpubl<strong>is</strong>hedina legal paperineachcounty of <strong>the</strong> refuge. The measure takeseffect July 1, 1992. (SF2389* , Section 9/HF2612)Stromatolites foreverA rare "living" rock found in only a fewplaces in <strong>the</strong> world - including three<strong>Minnesota</strong> lakes - will get official stateprotection under a bill signed <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> governor.Stromatolites,whichare99percentrockand 1 percent algae,· are formed underwater when algae traps limestone in waterand cements it into rock. They are extremelysensitive and require just <strong>the</strong> rightconditions: clear water rich in mineralsand free of predatory snails.Stromatolites were d<strong>is</strong>covered in 1983in about 30 feet of water in western<strong>Minnesota</strong>'s Eagle Lake. O<strong>the</strong>rliving stromatoliteshave since been found in twowestern <strong>Minnesota</strong> lakes. The only o<strong>the</strong>rareas in <strong>the</strong> world known to have livingstromatolites are in a New York lake andAustralia's Shark's Bay.The Department of Natural Resourceshas prohibitedpeoplefrom d<strong>is</strong>turbingstromatolitessince 1984, although limitedpermits for research have been <strong>is</strong>sued.The bill gives <strong>the</strong> DNR<strong>the</strong> force oHaw inprohibiting stromatolite d<strong>is</strong>turbance, andallows <strong>the</strong> agency to adopt rules for <strong>is</strong>suingpermits for scientific research.14


pThe measure <strong>is</strong> effective July 1, 1992.(SF2389*, Section 21HF2612)Preserving Mille Lacs LakeA comprehensive plan for <strong>the</strong> land surroundingMille Lacs Lake may be developedinfutureyearsunderameasuresigned<strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> governor.The bill permits Mille Lacs, CrowWing,and Aitkin counties to establ<strong>is</strong>h a MilleLacs preservation anddevelopmentboard,which will adopt a land use plan for <strong>the</strong>areas within one mile of <strong>the</strong> lake.The measure will go into effect <strong>the</strong> dayafter it <strong>is</strong> approved <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> local governmentsthatareaffected. (SF2499*1HF2878)Pickerel pagersA pocket pager to catch pickerel? An icef<strong>is</strong>hing gadget invented <strong>by</strong> a <strong>Minnesota</strong>entrepreneur lets ice anglers know immediatelywhen <strong>the</strong>y've got something on <strong>the</strong>line-evenwhen<strong>the</strong>y'renotpayingattention.The f<strong>is</strong>hing device uses a low-frequencytransmitter, capable ofsending a signal upto 100 feet, and a pocket pager.Current state law bans <strong>the</strong> use of radioequipment to "take protected wild animals,"but a measure signed <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> governormakesit clear <strong>the</strong> law doesn't apply tof<strong>is</strong>h.The measure <strong>is</strong> effective Aug. 1, 1992.(SF2185*IHF2578)--on Hay Creek, and three branches of <strong>the</strong>Whitewater River. The measure applies tocertain streams in Houston, Fillmore,Mower, Dodge, Olmsted, Winona,Wabasha, and Goodhue counties. It becameeffective April 18, 1992. (SF522*/HF905)Blufflands trail systemSou<strong>the</strong>astern <strong>Minnesota</strong> <strong>is</strong> a little closerto having a 158-mile hiking, biking, andcross country ski trail under a measuresigned <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> governor.The bill authorizes <strong>the</strong> Department ofNatural Resources (DNR) to plan a 130­mile trail system that would connect <strong>the</strong>Root River Trail to a number of towns in<strong>the</strong> area. Funding for <strong>the</strong> trail networkwould have to besecured in future leg<strong>is</strong>lativesessions.The trail, which would be called <strong>the</strong>blufflands trail system, would connectLaCrescent, Hokah, Caledonia, SpringGrove, Harmony, and Preston to <strong>the</strong> RootRiver Trail, which runs from Fountain,through Lanesboro, to Rushford.(See diagrambelow)The measure <strong>is</strong> effective July 1, 1992.(SF2299*IHF2842)Aquafarm regulationsTraveling f<strong>is</strong>h will need to have <strong>the</strong> rightpapers under a measure that reflects anagreement between <strong>the</strong> Department ofNatural Resources (DNR) and<strong>the</strong>aquacultureindustry.The Proposed Blufflands TrailHighlights: LawsThe law gives aquafarms more freedomto import f<strong>is</strong>h for <strong>the</strong>irbusinesses,but <strong>the</strong>yare also subject to DNR efforts to protectgenetic strains of<strong>Minnesota</strong> f<strong>is</strong>h. AquafarrnsneedDNRapprovalto transport f<strong>is</strong>h within<strong>the</strong> state, or to stock waters with f<strong>is</strong>h. Thelaw also prohibits <strong>the</strong> transfer of "exoticspecies."Aquafarms often use public waters forf<strong>is</strong>h propagationandfeeding. Thelaw gives<strong>the</strong> DNR <strong>the</strong> authority to approve ordenyaquafarm use of public waters. Aquafarmsthat want to operate where <strong>the</strong> waters havegame f<strong>is</strong>h of"significant public value" maybe denied.Aquarium and ornamental f<strong>is</strong>h that cannotsurvive in public waters are exemptfrom <strong>the</strong> leg<strong>is</strong>lation.Aquatic farms, minnow exporters andf<strong>is</strong>h dealers already pay licensing fees, but<strong>the</strong> measure sets a new fee of $50 for initialinspections and d<strong>is</strong>ease inspections.Annuallicensefees for pet stores that sellgame f<strong>is</strong>h for aquariums are reduced from$55 to $15.The measure became effective April 30,1992; <strong>the</strong> new fees go into effect March 1,1993. (SF2432*IHF2855)The people's trout streamsBlue ribbon trout streams in sou<strong>the</strong>astern<strong>Minnesota</strong> will be opened to wormsand lures of all types under a measuresigned <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> governor.The Department of Natural Resources(DNR) has permitted only artificial luresand flies on certain trout streams - apractice some believe excludes many childrenand anglers.The streams will now be open to anybait, although all angling has to be donewithbarbless hooks to reduce f<strong>is</strong>h mortality.Thenewlaw opensupfourtroutstreamsRochester111Rushford~, La CresentFountain .........., Lanesboro , ;J HokahPrestonIII, Caledonia 1ftHarmony\i.-----d'SpringGrove15


Highlights: lowsP(~Boot surcharge increaseEfforts to control Eurasian watermilfoilwill be launched th<strong>is</strong> spring, but boaterswill have to help pay for it.An additional $1 surcharge <strong>is</strong> added to<strong>the</strong> cost of three-year boat licenses beginning]uly1, 1992 - overandabove <strong>the</strong> $2surcharge that was added last year.Thebill requires <strong>the</strong>DepartmentofNaturalResources (DNR) to spendatleast 10,000hours every year in random inspections ofboats, trailers, and weed harvesters.Last year, <strong>the</strong> DNR identified Eurasianwater milloil in 32 lakes. That numbergrew to 47 thiS year, with <strong>the</strong> count expectedtogo much higher th<strong>is</strong> summer.The measure also addresses o<strong>the</strong>r nonnativespecieswhichareharmfulto <strong>Minnesota</strong>animals and waters, including zebramussels and purple loosestrife.The measure gives <strong>the</strong> DNR <strong>the</strong> authorityto make emergency rules, and to closepublic water access sites for treatment ­upto seven days - whenexoticspeciesarefound inaccess areas. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong>emergencyrulemakingsection of law became effectiveApril 28, 1992, butall o<strong>the</strong>rprov<strong>is</strong>ionsareeffective]uly 1, 1992.The DNR will ass<strong>is</strong>t lake associationsand local governments in <strong>the</strong>ir efforts toincrease awareness of <strong>the</strong> problem.Motorboats, canoes, kayaks, and rowboatsare subject to <strong>the</strong> surcharge on licensefees. (SFI959*/HFI965)Reducing mercury in garbageMercury, <strong>the</strong> toxic liquid metal used ineverythingfrom <strong>the</strong>rmostatsto fluorescentlight bulbs, <strong>is</strong> prohibited from beingdumped in <strong>the</strong> waste stream.The measure requires products withmercury to have labels to inform customersthat mercury cannot be placed in <strong>the</strong>garbage or wastewater.The regulations also apply to manufacturersand businesses that sell items containingmercury, individuals who repairproducts with mercury, and those thatreplace fluorescent bulbs in commercialbuildings.Counties are reqUired to provide residentswith ways to recycle or reuse mer--cury in major appliances. The measurealso imposes a statewide ban on toys containing<strong>the</strong> metal.Thelevel ofmercuryin<strong>Minnesota</strong>'s lakeshas increased <strong>by</strong> 3 to 5 percent per year,causing f<strong>is</strong>h consumption adv<strong>is</strong>ories onmore than 90 percent of<strong>the</strong> lakes tested innor<strong>the</strong>astern <strong>Minnesota</strong>. The <strong>Minnesota</strong>Pollution Control Agency says that some14,000 pounds ofmercury <strong>is</strong> released into<strong>the</strong> air in <strong>Minnesota</strong> each year.Most sections in <strong>the</strong> measure becomeeffective]an.l, 1993. Theprov<strong>is</strong>ionsrelatingto businesses that replace or repairhousehold items containing mercury becomeseffective]uly 1,1993. (HF2147)Dairy bam well monitoringFarmers whose wells are within 50 feetof<strong>the</strong>irdairy barns will have an easiertimemeeting guidelines to upgrade <strong>the</strong>iroperationsto receive moremoney for <strong>the</strong>irmilk.A bill signed <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> governor allowscertain farmers who test <strong>the</strong>ir wells onceevery six months to meet <strong>the</strong> more stringentguidelines required to meet "GradeA"milk standards.Under current law, dairy farmers whosewells arewithin50feet of<strong>the</strong>dairybamarebarred from receiving Grade A certificationfor <strong>the</strong>irmilk - evenif<strong>the</strong> well water<strong>is</strong> pure.1b<strong>is</strong> measure, which becomes effectiveAug. 1, 1992, allows dairy farmers to receivea Grade A rating for <strong>the</strong>ir milk iffarmers test <strong>the</strong>ir wells, which also mustcomply with o<strong>the</strong>r prov<strong>is</strong>ions of <strong>the</strong> wellcode.The easing of <strong>the</strong> regulatory restrictioncould be a boon to Grade B dairy farmers,who will receive more money if <strong>the</strong>y canmeet all <strong>the</strong>requirements to receive GradeA certification for <strong>the</strong>ir milk. (HF2717,Sections 2, 3)Monitoring nitrates in groundwaterThe Environmental Quality Board <strong>is</strong> reqUiredto maintain a statewide nitrate database integrated into <strong>the</strong> land managementinformation center.Currently, <strong>the</strong>re are a number of agenciesand local units of government thatmonitor <strong>Minnesota</strong>'s groundwatersupply,including <strong>the</strong> Department of Agriculture,<strong>the</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> Pollution Control Agency,and several counties. By integrating <strong>the</strong>data, researchers hope to get a more accuratereading of <strong>the</strong> levels .of nitrates ingroundwater in a particular region.High levels of nitrates in <strong>the</strong> groundwatersupply pose a health threat to humansanddomestic animals. Thefatal "blueba<strong>by</strong>"d<strong>is</strong>ease that can strike infants <strong>is</strong> attributedto high levels ofnitrates in drinking water.The measure <strong>is</strong> effective Aug. 1, 1992.(HF2717, Sections 1,4)Eurasian milfoil controlA total of $160,000 more <strong>is</strong> appropriatedto control Eurasian water milfoil, aweed that <strong>is</strong> now found in 47 <strong>Minnesota</strong>lakes. Ano<strong>the</strong>r $200,000 will be <strong>available</strong>for <strong>the</strong> program through an added $1 boatlicense surcharge. (See boat surcharge increasestory, page 16.) The measure wentinto effect April 30, 1992. (HF2694, Article2, Section 9)Limiting petroleum cleanup fraudContractorshired to cleanup petroleumspills will be subject to sanctions for <strong>the</strong>first time in <strong>Minnesota</strong> if <strong>the</strong>ir work <strong>is</strong>substandard.A bill signed <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> governor will regulatecontractors and consultants who workon commercial petroleum tank spills and"releases."Contractors will be reqUired to conformto acceptable "technical standards," and toreg<strong>is</strong>ter with <strong>the</strong> state. The measure alsocontains "anti-kickback" prov<strong>is</strong>ions.Contractors who violate <strong>the</strong> regulationscould be banned from <strong>the</strong> state's"petrofund" program, whichsubsidizes<strong>the</strong>cost of <strong>the</strong> cleanup. They could receivefines of up to $10,000.The Petroleum Tank Release CompensationFund was created in 1987 becauseofleaking underground storage tanks thatpose a threat to <strong>the</strong> groundwater.Funded <strong>by</strong> a l-cent-per-gallon fee onwholesalegasoline, <strong>the</strong>program pays upto90 percent of <strong>the</strong> cleanup costs, with <strong>the</strong>rest paid <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> tank owner or operator.16


-Highlights: lawsThe ideabehind<strong>the</strong>program<strong>is</strong>to clean upspills qUickly to minimize environmentaldamage.Some $56 million in reimbursementshave been approved since 1987, but inf<strong>is</strong>cal year 1992 alone, payments are expectedto reach between $30 million and$50million, andcould causea $13 milliondeficit in <strong>the</strong> fund <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> end of th<strong>is</strong> year.A report mandated <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>laturesaid <strong>the</strong> petrofund <strong>is</strong> vulnerable to unreasonableand fraudulent claims because of<strong>the</strong> volume of <strong>the</strong> program.The measure <strong>is</strong> effective Aug. 1, 1992.(SF2430*IHF2624)Environmental business programThe<strong>Minnesota</strong>PollutionControlAgency(MPCA) will start a new program to helpsmall businesses comply with <strong>the</strong> complex,800-page federal Clean Air Act.The small business ass<strong>is</strong>tance programwill help small business owners who arebeing regulated for <strong>the</strong> first time, and maylack <strong>the</strong> technical expert<strong>is</strong>e to evaluatestate and federal regulations.The program, required <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> federalgovernment, willhelpfirms withupto 100employees with air quality permits, alternativesfor achieving "compliance," informationaboutviolation consequences, andpollution prevention.Anombudspersonwillactindependentlyof <strong>the</strong> MPCA to represent <strong>the</strong> concerns ofsmall businesses.Anadv<strong>is</strong>ory council willadv<strong>is</strong>e <strong>the</strong>MPCAon <strong>the</strong> program's effectiveness. The ninememberpanel will include small businessowners, <strong>the</strong> public, and representativesfrom <strong>the</strong> MPCA, <strong>the</strong> Department of Tradeand Economic Development, and <strong>the</strong> Officeof Waste Management.The measure adds 18 staff members to<strong>the</strong>agency. Thestaffwillbefunded throughpollution fees, and will work on areas inwhich <strong>the</strong>state does notmeet federal standards,and on toxic air em<strong>is</strong>sions, chlorofluorocarbons,acid rain and <strong>the</strong>permittingprocess.<strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> portion of<strong>the</strong>billbecomes effectiveAug. 1,1992. (HF2437, Sections 7, 9)-Toxic pollutantsThe more that <strong>Minnesota</strong> companiespollute, <strong>the</strong> more <strong>the</strong>y will be required topay.Companies that pay toxic pollution feeswill nolongerhave a $30,000 cap on thosefees, as <strong>is</strong> currently allowed. A 1990 <strong>Minnesota</strong>lawset fees of$150 for certain toxicpollutants, plus a fee based on <strong>the</strong> totalpounds released. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> measure becomeseffective for fees paid in f<strong>is</strong>cal year 1994.Thebill also requires <strong>the</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> PollutionControl Agency to establ<strong>is</strong>h a statewidemonitoring program for probablesources of air-borne toxic substances <strong>by</strong>July 1, 1993. (HF2437, Sections 1,3)No cap on pollution feesThe Leg<strong>is</strong>lature wanted to make it clearthat it doesn't want a "cap" on fees companiespay for air pollution.The Leg<strong>is</strong>lature passed a bill last yearwhich brought <strong>Minnesota</strong> in line with <strong>the</strong>1990 Federal Clean Air Act, and placed a$25-per-ton fee on certain air pollutionem<strong>is</strong>sions such as sulfur dioxide and carbonmonoxide.A number of <strong>Minnesota</strong> companiessoughttohavea cap placed on<strong>the</strong> fees, and<strong>the</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> Pollution Control Agency(MPCA) interpreted <strong>the</strong> law to read that<strong>the</strong>re would be no charge for air pollutionabove 4,000 tons - something some leg<strong>is</strong>latorssay was not <strong>the</strong>ir intention.Thenewmeasureclarifiesthat <strong>the</strong>MPCAmust impose <strong>the</strong> fees on air pollutantsabove 4,000 tons. The measure becomeseffective Aug. 1, 1992. (HF2437, Section 2)Recycling <strong>the</strong> landHundreds of properties sitting vacantbecause<strong>the</strong>yareenvironmentallycontaminatedwill have a better chance of beingdeveloped.A new measure will protect developersandlenders from liability for land cleanupwhen <strong>the</strong>y buy properties - if <strong>the</strong>y agreeto clean up <strong>the</strong> contaminated land within<strong>the</strong>ir redevelopment project.They will not have to pay for additionalcleanup projects, but will be required tocooperate with <strong>the</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> PollutionControl Agency on such projects.Peoplewhocontributedto <strong>the</strong>property'spollution will continue to be liable forcleanup costs.Sponsors of <strong>the</strong> measure say it will encourage<strong>the</strong> development of vacant properties,ra<strong>the</strong>r than continuing expansioninto farmland and forested or undevelopedareas.The measure became effective April 24,1992. (HFl985)Hazardous materials<strong>Minnesota</strong> may have up to five regionalresponse teams scattered across <strong>the</strong> statethat would be specially trained to protect<strong>the</strong> public from spills ofhazardous materials,ranging from nuclear waste to petroleumproducts.The measure directs <strong>the</strong> Department ofPublic Service (DPS) to develop rules ­after consulting with <strong>the</strong>' departments ofNatural Resources, Agriculture, Transportation,<strong>the</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> Pollution ControlAgency and o<strong>the</strong>rs - for implementing a"statewide hazardous materials incidentresponse plan."The program will be funded throughtwo types offees: one applies to those whotransport hazardous materials through <strong>the</strong>state; <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r applies to those who storehazardous materials.The transport fee will be set <strong>by</strong> DPS; <strong>the</strong>storage fees arespelled outin<strong>the</strong>proposedlaw. The fee will be $75 per year for thosewhostoresmallerlevels ofhazardousmaterials,excluding farmers. Fees for thosewho store larger quantities of hazardousmaterials will rangefrom $200 to $800 peryear.The measure allows <strong>the</strong>state to contractwith private businesses and local units ofgovernment for hazardous cleanup services.The bill <strong>is</strong> in response to a 1990 surveyof <strong>Minnesota</strong> fire departments that foundthat less than 4 percent of<strong>the</strong> departmentshad two ormorepeople trained to respondto hazardous spills.The measure also calls for a $115,000appropriation to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> Departmentof Transportation to fund two positionsto collect <strong>the</strong> transport fees, and a$1.13 million appropriation to DPS toadmin<strong>is</strong>ter <strong>the</strong> rest of <strong>the</strong> program.The measure <strong>is</strong> effective July 1, 1992.(SF2199* ,Article2, Sections3-8IHF2150)17


Highlights: lawsTruth in labelsCompanies that for years used industry"scraps" in <strong>the</strong>ir products will not be ableto d<strong>is</strong>play <strong>the</strong> "recycled" label under th<strong>is</strong>measure.Products advert<strong>is</strong>ing that <strong>the</strong>y are "recycled"must indicate <strong>the</strong> minimum percentageofmaterialin<strong>the</strong> productorpackagethat has already beenused<strong>by</strong>consumers.TIlls section oflaw <strong>is</strong> effective for productsand packaging manufactured afterJan. 1,1993 (SF2199*IHF2150,Article 1,Section 18)Recycling phone booksPubl<strong>is</strong>hers of phone books with morethan 7,500 l<strong>is</strong>tings will be required tocollect old phonebooks for recycling, andto print <strong>the</strong>m onrecyclable paperwithinksthat do not contain heavy metals or o<strong>the</strong>rtoxic material.They also can not be bound with materialsthat would make recycling difficult.Phone books also are prohibited from beingplaced in <strong>the</strong> waste stream.The ban on placing telephone books in<strong>the</strong> waste stream becomes effective Aug. 1,1992. The restrictions on recycled paperand non-toxic ink become effectiveJan. 1,1993. (SF2199*, Article 1, Section 29/HF2150)Garbage feesLocal governments will be required tobase <strong>the</strong>ir residential garbage collectionfees on an "average" of what householdsgenerate in waste. The measure requiresthat garbage fees r<strong>is</strong>e with <strong>the</strong> amount ofgarbage that exceeds that "average."Most of <strong>the</strong>se prov<strong>is</strong>ions become effectiveJan. 1, 1994. (SF2199*, Article 1,Sections 25-28/HF2150)Peanuts from potatoesGovernment units will purchase loosepacking "peanuts" <strong>made</strong> from vegetablestarches whenever "technically feasible"- unless it would add more than 10percent to <strong>the</strong>ir costs. The starch-basedpackingpeanuts,whicharesaidto d<strong>is</strong>solvein landfills, are <strong>made</strong> from com, wheat,and potato <strong>by</strong>products <strong>by</strong> two <strong>Minnesota</strong>firms.-The measure <strong>is</strong> effective Aug. 1, 1993(SF2199*, Article I, Section 31HF2150)State recycling goalThe state will set a 25 percent goal ofreducingwastepackaging<strong>by</strong>Dec. 31, 1995.The measure also assesses admin<strong>is</strong>trativepenalties of $500 when solid waste facilitiesfail to follow <strong>the</strong> reporting reqUirementsof <strong>the</strong> leg<strong>is</strong>lation.The<strong>Minnesota</strong> PollutionControlAgencyand <strong>the</strong> Metropolitan Council are to developamethodfordetermining<strong>the</strong>amountof packaging in <strong>the</strong> waste stream.The results of <strong>the</strong> study, which <strong>is</strong> toinclude data from both metropolitan andoutstate counties, are<strong>the</strong>nto beforwardedto <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lative Comm<strong>is</strong>sion on WasteManagement <strong>by</strong> July 1 of each year.(SF2199*, Article 1, Section l3IHF2150)Once-through cooling systemsMorelow-interest loans will be<strong>available</strong>to help pay for <strong>the</strong> replacement of oncethroughcoolingsystems that air conditionbuildings with frigid ground water.The measure creates a special accountwhere 75 percent of <strong>the</strong> fees generatedafterJuly 1, 1993, through a tax on oncethroughcoolingsystems willbedepOsited.The account, in tum, will be used tofinance loans, including no interest loans,to finance up to 100 percent of<strong>the</strong> costs forreplacing<strong>the</strong> once-throughsystemsinbothpublic and private buildings.The once-through cooling fees generateabout $2 million peryear, but that figure <strong>is</strong>expected to dropas <strong>the</strong>coolingsystemsarereplaced.The measure also gives <strong>the</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong>Public Facilities Authority, which will admin<strong>is</strong>ter<strong>the</strong> loan program, up to $40millionin bonding authority to provide lowinterestloans.Environmental<strong>is</strong>ts have criticized oncethroughcooling systems as wasteful because<strong>the</strong>y deplete underground aquifersof groundwater.Under ex<strong>is</strong>ting law, only 50 percent of<strong>the</strong> fees on once-through systems were tobeusedto retrofit <strong>the</strong>coolingsystems. And<strong>the</strong> money for th<strong>is</strong> purpose was depositedin <strong>the</strong> general fund - not into a specialaccount. (HFl453)Once-through cooling exemptionASt. Paul-based research laboratory hasbeen exempted from a state law that callsfor <strong>the</strong> phaseout of once-through coolingsystems.Proponents of <strong>the</strong> measure say <strong>the</strong> exemptionwillhelppreservea wetlands,intowhich pr<strong>is</strong>tinegroundwater<strong>is</strong> d<strong>is</strong>charged,at <strong>the</strong> intersection of Interstate 694 andU.s.6l.Although RB. Fuller <strong>is</strong> not mentionedin <strong>the</strong> law, supporters of <strong>the</strong> measure say itwas tailored for its research laboratory.They say <strong>the</strong> exemption will allow <strong>the</strong>nature preserve to flour<strong>is</strong>h indefinitely.But criticssayitsetsa precedent that willallow o<strong>the</strong>r companies to be exemptedfrom <strong>the</strong>once-throughcoolingsystem law.The measure, effective Aug. 1, 1992,specifically states that <strong>the</strong> ban on oncethroughcooling systems doesn't applywhere water <strong>is</strong> d<strong>is</strong>charged into a wetlandthat <strong>is</strong> owned or leased <strong>by</strong> a nonprofitcorporation, which also must meet severalcriteria. (HF2044)Split Rock LighthouseYou may beable to v<strong>is</strong>it <strong>the</strong>popularSplitRock Ughthouse onlakeSuperior's northshore without paying quite as much asv<strong>is</strong>itors did last year.A measure that became effective April18,1992, allows <strong>the</strong> Department of NaturalResources and<strong>the</strong><strong>Minnesota</strong> H<strong>is</strong>toricalSociety to work outa reduced fee structurefor <strong>the</strong> lighthouse site.The h<strong>is</strong>torical society, which operates<strong>the</strong> lighthouse, began charging a $4 persite fee last July. But to get to <strong>the</strong> lighthouse,you also need a state park permit,which <strong>is</strong> $4 per day or $18 per season.The imposition of <strong>the</strong> two fees led toseveral complaints and a marked reductionin <strong>the</strong> number of v<strong>is</strong>itors to <strong>the</strong> lighthousesite th<strong>is</strong> past season.Becauseaccess to <strong>the</strong>lighthouse<strong>is</strong>served<strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> same road as <strong>the</strong> park, working outa reduced rate structure that separates onefrom <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>rhasbeendifficult. (HF2849)18


Timber permit extensionTrick or treaters weren't <strong>the</strong> only onescaught <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> Halloween stOIm of 1991.The state's loggers were, too.A measure approved <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> governorwill extendloggers' timberpeImits onstateland <strong>by</strong> two years togive loggers more timeto halVest.Theheavysnowfallinsulated<strong>the</strong>groundand prevented many areas from freezingsolidly enough for loggers to move <strong>the</strong>irheavy equipment in.The measure, which became effectiveApril 8, 1992, allows loggers to halVestthroughJune 1, 1994,under<strong>the</strong>ir ex<strong>is</strong>tingpeImits. (SF2421 *IHF2483)Sheriffs and unsafe iceCounty sheriffs will now have <strong>the</strong> authorityto bar people from driving motorizedvehicles, including snowmobiles andall-terrain vehicles, on unsafe ice.The law, which becomes effective Aug.1, 1992, was approved in response to awinterseason duringwhichseveral peoplefell through <strong>the</strong> ice. Early snowfalls hadinsulated <strong>the</strong> thin ice, making it unsafe.The law also requires <strong>the</strong>Department ofNatural Resources (DNR), which has <strong>the</strong>authority to suspend <strong>the</strong> restrictions, to benotified.A separate prov<strong>is</strong>ion in <strong>the</strong> law givessheriffs <strong>the</strong> ultimate authority to decidewhe<strong>the</strong>r races, regattas, or o<strong>the</strong>r tournamentsor exhibitions can be held on ice orwater. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> prov<strong>is</strong>ionbecameeffectiveApril30,1992.In <strong>the</strong> past, a person applying for apermit for such an event could appeal asheriffs denial to <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>sioner of <strong>the</strong>DNR. (SF2011 *IHF none)--Financial Institutions& InsuranceBonking regulationsBank regulators will be able to step inmore quickly whensavings andloaninstitutionsand savings banks fail.The measure allows <strong>the</strong> Department ofCommerce and federal regulators to morequickly sell branches of failing savingsinstitutions as <strong>the</strong>y do now when banksfail.O<strong>the</strong>r "hometown banks" in <strong>the</strong> city of<strong>the</strong> "failing" branch will not be able to"veto" <strong>the</strong>sale, as <strong>the</strong>y currentlycan. "Publication"requirements also will bewaived.If a savings institution <strong>is</strong> failing on aFriday afternoon, for example, regulatorscould work over <strong>the</strong> weekend to get it soldand re-opened <strong>by</strong> Monday moming. Statelawnowallows th<strong>is</strong> stepped-upprocess forbanks, butnot for savings andloan institutionsand savings banks.The Department of Commerce says <strong>the</strong>measure will mean customerswill bemorelikely to receive <strong>the</strong>ir checking and o<strong>the</strong>rbank services without d<strong>is</strong>ruption.Ano<strong>the</strong>r prov<strong>is</strong>ion of <strong>the</strong> bill allowsbranches of banks and savings and loaninstitutions to besold without <strong>the</strong> consentofo<strong>the</strong>rbanksin<strong>the</strong>small city. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong>will be<strong>the</strong> case when a bram:h <strong>is</strong> purchased, as <strong>is</strong>now allowed in bank mergers.The measure became effective April 28,1992. (SF2213*IHFl680)Omnibus insurance billAn omnibus insurance bill (HF1681)that addresses everything from auto insuranceto health insurance for people whohave lost <strong>the</strong>ir jobs was approved <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong>governor. The bill affects <strong>the</strong> followingareas, each of which becomes effectiveAug. 1,1992, unless o<strong>the</strong>rw<strong>is</strong>e noted.Highlights: LawsHealth insuranceThe bill requires group insurance companiesto notify employees when an employerdrops a health insurance plan, apractice that sometimes leaves employeesunknowingly without coverage (HF1681,Article 4, Section 3).Employee insurance rightsThe bill gives employees, spouses, anddependent children <strong>the</strong> right to "convert"<strong>the</strong>ir group healthinsuranceand buyindividualplans from <strong>the</strong> company when anemployer drops coverage, orstops payingpremiums(HF1681,Article 1, Section42);and requires employers to show proof of<strong>the</strong> cost of "conversion" coverage. Insurancecompanies areprohibitedfrom chargingextra fees when individuals buy conversionpolicies. Conversion "fees" on <strong>the</strong>East Coast have beenas high as $28,000­morethan<strong>the</strong> cost of<strong>the</strong>insurance premiums.(HF1681, Article 4, Sections 10, 14)Breast implantsThebillprohibits healthinsurancefiImsfrom refusing to sell coverage to o<strong>the</strong>rw<strong>is</strong>ehealthy women who have had breast implants- an insurance practice alreadyhappening in o<strong>the</strong>r states. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> prov<strong>is</strong>ionbecame effectiveApril 30, 1992. (HF1681,Article 4, Section 8)Auto insuranceThe bill prohibits auto insurance companiesfromcharginghigherrates for peoplewho are renters, <strong>by</strong> gi~g d<strong>is</strong>counts tohomeowners. (HF1681,Article 1, Section 46)Coverage limitsThe bill ra<strong>is</strong>es maximum coverage of alittle-known stateprogram thatsellshealthinsurance to people who can't get insurance,or who have reached <strong>the</strong> maximumcoverage limits with <strong>the</strong>ir regular healthinsurance. Employers will be required totell teIminated employees about <strong>the</strong> program,known as <strong>the</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> ComprehensiveHealth Association. (HF1681, Article1, Sections 37-39)19


Highlights: lawsInsurance redliningPeople who live inhigh-crimeareas mayfind it hard to get insurance when agentsare pressured to avoid writing insurancepolicies <strong>the</strong>re.Insuranceagentstoldleg<strong>is</strong>lators th<strong>is</strong>sessionthat a number of agents in western<strong>Minnesota</strong> also had <strong>the</strong>ir jobs threatenedafter hail damage resulted in claims.Leg<strong>is</strong>lation signed <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> governor willprovide morejobprotection to agents, andensure that losses can't be used as a bas<strong>is</strong>for firing agents.Theleg<strong>is</strong>lationalso providesa thirdpartyto settle d<strong>is</strong>putes betweeninsurance companiesand <strong>the</strong>ir agents. The measure tookeffect April 2, 1992. (SFl689*IHFl901).Insurance windfalls for charitiesCharities are more likely to receive <strong>the</strong>proceeds from life insurance policies thatare willed to <strong>the</strong>m under a bill signed <strong>by</strong><strong>the</strong> governor.The measure modifies a state law that<strong>the</strong>oretically prevents charities from receivingsuch proceeds. Current law requiresbeneficiaries to have a financial interestin <strong>the</strong> person who <strong>is</strong> insured ­reducing <strong>the</strong> chance of people taking outinsurance on someone with <strong>the</strong> intent tocommit murder.An IRS ruling in New York, althoughlaterreversed, causedgreat concernamongcharities when it ruled that <strong>the</strong>y do nothave an "insurable interest" in <strong>the</strong> personinsured.The new law, which became effectiveApril 18, 1992, clarifies that charitableorganizations can receive such benefits.(HF1948)Insurance protection for seniorsAmeasure to help protect seniorcitizensfrom buying duplicate medical insurancepolicies was signed <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> governor. Thebill focuses onsupplemental medical policiesthat seniors buy to help pay for medicalbills not covered <strong>by</strong> Medicare.The measure prohibits companies fromselling Medicare supplement insurancewhen thosebenefitsalready are covered<strong>by</strong>Medicare.The age and gender of senior citizensalso can no longerbeused to set insurancerates. Instead, <strong>the</strong>y will be based on a--"community rating" -averaging <strong>the</strong> ratefor all senior citizens covered. Companiescan reduce premiums for "healthylifestyles."Community rating <strong>is</strong> thought to helpolder seniors when <strong>the</strong>y are least able topay <strong>by</strong> spreading out <strong>the</strong> "r<strong>is</strong>k pool."(SF2743* , Article IIHF1791)Auto glass and insuranceInsurancecompanies cannolongerlimitpolicyholders to a single glass repair shopto get car windows fixed - a practice <strong>the</strong><strong>Minnesota</strong> glass repair industry says hascut its business <strong>by</strong> more than half.Last year, <strong>Minnesota</strong>'slargestautoinsurancecompany began referring all glassrepairs to a single company; later severalo<strong>the</strong>r insurers followed suit.As a result, glass business in <strong>the</strong> metropolitanareafell between 50and80percentin <strong>the</strong> past year, according to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong>Glass Ass.ociation.The measure, in effect since April 8,1992, prohibitsinsurancecompanies fromusing intimidation orinducement to steercustomers to <strong>the</strong>ir chosen glass dealers.Insuranceagents nowmust ask customersif<strong>the</strong>y havea preferred autoglass dealer- a prov<strong>is</strong>ion intended to allow smallerindependent companies to be included in<strong>the</strong> bidding process. (SFl997*IHF2346)Insurance review panelsDoctors whose patients are denied certainmedicalcare <strong>by</strong>healthinsurance oversightcommittees will now be more likelyto get a quicker - and possibly better ­explanation of why <strong>the</strong>ir requests weredenied.The law, which goes into effect Jan. 1,1993,states that a patient's doctormust benotified within one working day whenapproval for surgery oran extendedhospitalstay <strong>is</strong> denied. That initial notification<strong>is</strong> to be followed <strong>by</strong> a written statementoutlining <strong>the</strong> major reason(s) for denial.The law also requires ''utilization revieworganizations" to have written proceduresdescribing both <strong>the</strong> review and <strong>the</strong> appealprocess.In addition, <strong>the</strong> law requires that a physicianreview all cases wherea review organizationhas denied a request. And it alsosays <strong>the</strong> physician should be "reasonably<strong>available</strong> <strong>by</strong> telephone" to field questions;a separate prov<strong>is</strong>ion in <strong>the</strong> law requiressuch organizations to operate a toll-freenumber or to accept collect calls.At a recent leg<strong>is</strong>lative mini-session inBrainerd, people testified about problemsgetting information from such review organizations.Theyalso questionedwhe<strong>the</strong>rsome of<strong>the</strong> panel<strong>is</strong>ts are qualified to makecomplex medical dec<strong>is</strong>ions.The law also prohibits review panel<strong>is</strong>tsfrom receiving financial incentives basedon <strong>the</strong>number of denials he orshe recommends.All such "utilization review organizations"arerequiredto reg<strong>is</strong>terwith<strong>the</strong>stateDepartment ofCommerce <strong>by</strong>Jan. 1,1993.(SF651*IHF802)General Leg<strong>is</strong>lation,Veterans Affairs&GamingInsuring amusement ridesOwners of amusement rides will be reqUiredto carry a $1 million liability insurancepolicy.The new law will not apply to coinoperatedrides orplayground equipment.Ra<strong>the</strong>r, it targets rides similar to thosefound at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> State Fair and atcounty fairs throughout <strong>the</strong> state.Rides also will have to pass an annualinspection. Should <strong>the</strong>y fail to meet <strong>the</strong>insurer's underwriting standards, <strong>the</strong> ridemay not be operated until <strong>the</strong> violationsare corrected.Anyonefound to beoperatinganamusementridewithout<strong>the</strong>mandatedinsurancecoverage or proof of an approved inspectioncouldface up to a $2,000 per day civilpenalty for each day of illegal operation.The measure goes into effect Aug. 1,1992. (SF764*1HF748)20


..Highlights: lawsDefining veteransThelegal definitionof"veteran"hasbeenamended to includepersons who have metfederal active duty requirements.The change, which becomes effectiveAug. 1, 1992, falls in step with recentfederal changes to include some vets ­such as reserv<strong>is</strong>ts who were activated for aperiod of less than six months - whopreviously were not defined <strong>by</strong> law as"veterans." (HF2465)Searching vets' rooms<strong>Minnesota</strong> veterans living in one of<strong>Minnesota</strong>'s three - soon to be four ­veterans homes whose rooms are <strong>the</strong> subjectof a search must begiven a copy of <strong>the</strong>writtenauthorizationto conduct <strong>the</strong>search.The law becomes effective Aug. 1, 1992.(HF2465)Governmental OperationsLeg<strong>is</strong>lative cutsLawmakers showed that no one wouldescape completely unsca<strong>the</strong>d in th<strong>is</strong> year'sbudget cuts, trimming <strong>the</strong>ir own budget<strong>by</strong> $3.6 million. The cuts represent abouta 7.4 percent reductionin <strong>the</strong>Leg<strong>is</strong>lature's$44.6 million f<strong>is</strong>cal year 1993 budget.(HF2694, Article 4)Try, try again on vetoed billsLeg<strong>is</strong>lators in 1992 resubmitted a numberof spending proposals that were lineitem vetoed last year <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> governor.Among items vetoed in 1991 that wereapproved in 1992 and became effectiveApril 30, 1992, are:• $500,000 over <strong>the</strong> next 14 months forwage subsidies for a summer youth employmentprogram (HF2694, Article 4,Section 17);• $150,000 for an interpretive center inNicollet County near <strong>the</strong> site where <strong>the</strong>Traverse des Siouxtreatywas signedgivingEuropean-Americans control of most ofwhat later became <strong>Minnesota</strong> (HF 2694,Article 4, Section 17);• $50,000 to restore <strong>the</strong> childhood homeoHormerU.S. ChiefJusticeWarren BurgerinSt. Paul (HF2694, Article4,Section 14);• $75,000 for preliminary planningfor <strong>the</strong>Itasca Center in Itasca County (HF2694,Article 4, Section 13); and• $4,000 for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> State Band.(HF2694, Article 4, Section 13)STARS systemA pair of regional pilot projects for <strong>the</strong>State Telecommunications Access RoutingSystem (STARS) willreceive$100,000 eachfor startup expenses.The test projects are slated for <strong>the</strong> DuluthandRochesterareasandrequirematchingfunds from each region. Ifsuccessful,funding for expanding <strong>the</strong> video and textinformation-retrieval system will be consideredduring <strong>the</strong> 1993 leg<strong>is</strong>lative session.Schools, state and local governments,courts and non-profit organizations areexpectedto eventuallysignonto <strong>the</strong>STARSnetwork. l..awmakeyslast yearauthorized a$3.9 million loan to <strong>the</strong> state Departmentof Admin<strong>is</strong>tration to establ<strong>is</strong>h a revolvingfund to underwrite STARS operating costs.The measure became effective April 30,1992. (HF2694, Article 4, Section 13)Govemor's officeThe governor's office receives $365,000in f<strong>is</strong>cal year 1993 to pay for employees ofh<strong>is</strong> office whose salaries are currently beingbilledto o<strong>the</strong>rstateagencies. (HF2694,Article 4, Section 7)An additional $800,000 will be used <strong>by</strong><strong>the</strong> Department of Admin<strong>is</strong>tration to fund<strong>the</strong> Comm<strong>is</strong>sion on Reform andEfficiency(CORE). The comm<strong>is</strong>sion has submittedseveral budget-cutting recommendationsto <strong>the</strong>governor. (HF2694, Article4,Section13)Leg<strong>is</strong>lative comm<strong>is</strong>sionsAdd two more leg<strong>is</strong>lative comm<strong>is</strong>sionsto <strong>the</strong> ex<strong>is</strong>ting total of 15.The IO-memberLeg<strong>is</strong>lative Comm<strong>is</strong>sionon Health Care Access will have five membeysfrom each leg<strong>is</strong>lative body, and receives$125,000 "for <strong>the</strong> purpose of addingstaff in ex<strong>is</strong>ting departments who willbeassigned" to <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>sion. The measurebecame effective April 24, 1992.(HF2800, Article 1, Section 5)The Comm<strong>is</strong>sion on Confinement andTreatment of DWI Recidiv<strong>is</strong>ts will cons<strong>is</strong>tof up to 18 members appointed <strong>by</strong> Houseand Senate leaders, and <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lativeCoordinating Comm<strong>is</strong>sion will be given a$15,000 direct appropriation, and alsopartofaseparate $22,000appropriation tofund its work. The measure takes effectJan. 1, 1993. (SF897*, Article 1, Sections29,30IHF285)The Leg<strong>is</strong>lative Comm<strong>is</strong>sion on Children,Youthand<strong>the</strong>irFamilies, establ<strong>is</strong>hedin 1991, was to receive $15,000, but hadits funding cut <strong>by</strong> House-Senate crime billconferees. (HF 1849)Likew<strong>is</strong>e, a $50,000 dedication for aproposed Task Force on Violence AgainstWomen was nixed <strong>by</strong> human resourcesconferees. (HFI916)Minority council members increasedThe Council on Black <strong>Minnesota</strong>ns willbe increased to 11 members from seven,and<strong>the</strong>Council onAsian-Pacific <strong>Minnesota</strong>nswill have 23 members at <strong>the</strong> end of1993 - up from <strong>the</strong> current 15 members.TheCouncil onBlack<strong>Minnesota</strong>nsaskedthat <strong>the</strong>ir membership be increased to reflecta "broader representation" of<strong>Minnesota</strong>'sAfrican-American community.Specifically, <strong>the</strong> council hopes to have"greaternativeAfricanrepresentation," saysLester Collins, <strong>the</strong> council's executive director.Similarly, <strong>the</strong> Council on Asian-Pacific<strong>Minnesota</strong>nswill beincreased torecognize<strong>the</strong> diversity of <strong>Minnesota</strong>'s Asian-Pacificpopulation.People representing Malaysia and SriLanka will beappointed <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong>governorin1992,and representatives from communitiesof people from Afghan<strong>is</strong>tan,Bangladesh,Myanmar,Pak<strong>is</strong>tan, Singapore,and Tibet will be added in 1993.<strong>Minnesota</strong>'s Asian-Pacific populationincreased 193 percent during <strong>the</strong> 1980s.The measure becomes effective Aug. 1,1992. (HF2704)21


Highlights: laws-Killed in <strong>the</strong> line of dutyThe definition of "killed in <strong>the</strong> line ofduty" has been amended to include <strong>the</strong>accidental death of a peace officer whileperforming job duties. The measure becameeffective April 25, 1992.The change stems from an incident involvinga deputy sheriffwho was killed inan auto accident while en route to serve asubpoena.H<strong>is</strong> family was denied survivorbenefits.Previously, <strong>the</strong> law stated that killed in<strong>the</strong> line of duty "does not include deathfrom natural causes," and<strong>made</strong> no explicitmention ofaccidental death.Also, a time limitation of two years after<strong>the</strong> death of <strong>the</strong> officer <strong>is</strong> placed on <strong>the</strong>claim for benefits, beginningAug. 1, 1992.(HF2250)<strong>Minnesota</strong>'s bookmobileShould <strong>the</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong>'s Bookstore purchasea bookmobile andJorrent o<strong>the</strong>rhightraffic space in Minneapol<strong>is</strong>, St. Paul, orano<strong>the</strong>r city?The Department of Admin<strong>is</strong>tration wasauthorized April 30, 1992, to conduct astudy to determine if any of <strong>the</strong> proposalsmake sense. The idea for <strong>the</strong> bookmobilestudy originated with two leg<strong>is</strong>lators whoargued <strong>the</strong> state could generate more revenueif <strong>the</strong> bookstore branched out.The department says <strong>the</strong> bookstore alreadyreturns about $50,000 per year to<strong>the</strong> state treasury. The bookstore sells avarietyofgovernment <strong>document</strong>sando<strong>the</strong>rpublications that have a <strong>Minnesota</strong> <strong>the</strong>me.It <strong>is</strong> located at 117 University Ave.,' justacross from <strong>the</strong> State Office Building in St.Paul.Although <strong>the</strong> measure doesn't specify adate when <strong>the</strong> study <strong>is</strong> to be completed, aspokeswoman for <strong>the</strong> bookstore said sheexpects it to be done before <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>latureconvenesJan. 5, 1993. (HF2694, Article 4,Section 14)Made in America (sort of)Last year, salt mined in Canada wasincluded under <strong>the</strong> definition of "manufacturedin <strong>the</strong> United States."<strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> year, cement manufactured inCanada was tacked onto <strong>the</strong> l<strong>is</strong>t.Officially, <strong>the</strong>reareno cementmanufacturersin <strong>Minnesota</strong>. However, <strong>the</strong>re <strong>is</strong> aDuluth-basedcompanythat has aMontrealplant that manufactures cement. Since <strong>the</strong>cement <strong>is</strong>n't "<strong>made</strong>" in <strong>Minnesota</strong>, <strong>the</strong>Duluth company <strong>is</strong> precluded from biddingon state contracts. As a result, Iowacompanies are bidding for - and receiving- <strong>the</strong> contracts.Thechange,whichbecameeffectiveApril30, 1992, allows <strong>the</strong> Duluth company tobidfor <strong>the</strong> contracts, since "cement manufacturedinOanada" nowalso means <strong>made</strong>in <strong>Minnesota</strong>. (SF2115*/HF2312)Interior designers certified(See Commerce, page 8)CD counselors licensed(See Health Est Human Services, page 27)Health &Human ServicesHealthRight bill approvedThe Hea1thRight package, which supporterssay will eventually offer affordablehealth care to all uninsured <strong>Minnesota</strong>ns,was Signed April 23, 1992, <strong>by</strong> Gov. ArneCarlson.The plan will impact virtually every sectorof <strong>the</strong> state's health care industry.(HF2800)Funding for HealthRightThe main funding mechan<strong>is</strong>m forHealthRight <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> 2 percent tax on healthcare providers. The 2 percent tax will firstapply to hospitals starting Jan. 1, 1993,and will be extended to o<strong>the</strong>r health careproviders and wholesale drug d<strong>is</strong>tributorsstartingJan. 1, 1994. (HF2800, Article 9,Section 7)The tax <strong>is</strong> on gross revenues, defined asall money collected from in- and out-patientservices for hospitals and all moneycollected<strong>by</strong>o<strong>the</strong>rhealth care providers forservices. Proceedswill go to <strong>the</strong>healthcareaccess fund which will be establ<strong>is</strong>hed in<strong>the</strong> state treasury.Exemptions from <strong>the</strong> tax are medicarepayments, medical ass<strong>is</strong>tance payments,nursing home and superv<strong>is</strong>ed care services,home care services, general ass<strong>is</strong>tancemedical care payments, HealthRightpayments, and payments received fromano<strong>the</strong>r prOvider that has already beensubjected to <strong>the</strong> tax. (HF2800, Article 9,Section 8)FromJuly 1, 1992,throughJan.l,1994,proceeds from a 5-cent increase on <strong>the</strong>cigarette tax - from 43 to 48 cents perpack- willbedepositedin<strong>the</strong>healthcareaccess fund. (HF2800, Article 9, Sections14, 17) StartingJan. 1, 1996, a 1 percentpremium tax will be applied to non-profi<strong>the</strong>alth services corporations. (HF2800,Article 9, Sections 2, 3)<strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong>willincludeBlue CrossIBlueShield,Delta Dental, and HMOs. Commercial insurersare currently taxed at 2 percent.22


-HealthRight Monthly Premium(1994 dollars)MonthlyHousehold SizeIncome 2 3 4 5 6 (or more)$500 $8$660 $14 $11$840 $24 $18 $13$1,020 $45 $29 $21 $16$1,200 $65 $42 $25 $25 $19$1,400 $95 $62 $39 $29 $29 $22$1,575 $127 $85 $55 $44 $33 $25$1,750 $95 $77 $49 $49 $37$2,060 $167 $111 $72 $58 $58$2,300 $156 $101 $81 $64$2,600 $210 $140 $114 $91$2,850 $194 $154 $125$3,125 $253 $169 $138$3,450 $235 $186$3,675 $297 $250$3,900 $265$4,200 $340Premiums are estimated for <strong>the</strong> HeahhRight plan as ~ will be in 1994 and not trans~ional periodsbefore that time.Estimates based on Department of Human Services stal<strong>is</strong>tics.These are estimated payments for HealthRight participants. The dashes represent ineligible incomelevels. Those above <strong>the</strong> numerals would be eligible for o<strong>the</strong>r bene~ts.HealthRight also provides for <strong>the</strong> selfemployedto deduct <strong>the</strong> entire amountpaid for health insurance under <strong>the</strong> stateincome tax beginning in 1993. (HF2800,Article 9, Section 4)The entire HealthRight plan <strong>is</strong> expectedto cost <strong>the</strong> state $294 million annually <strong>by</strong>1997 when enrollment stabilizes. Subsidiesare expected to reach 160,000<strong>Minnesota</strong>nsand cost $254 million of that total.Health care accessHealthRight will build on <strong>the</strong> ex<strong>is</strong>tingChildren'sHealthPlan<strong>by</strong>making<strong>the</strong>familiesof children currently under <strong>the</strong> planeligible for outpatient coverage beginningOct. 1, 1992. (HF2800, Article 4, Section1)Beginningjan. 1, 1993, all families withchildren that meet <strong>the</strong> income requirements- 275 percent of federal povertylevel and who are not eligible for medicalass<strong>is</strong>tance-will beeligible for HealthRight.Hospital inpatient coverage will be addedjuly 1, 1993.Beginningjan. 1, 1994, all <strong>Minnesota</strong>nsthat meet <strong>the</strong>incomerequirements andarenot eligible for Medical ass<strong>is</strong>tance will beeligible for HealthRight (See chart).(HF2800, Article 4, Section 5)The comm<strong>is</strong>sioner of<strong>the</strong> Department ofHuman Services will report to <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature<strong>by</strong> 1994 on <strong>the</strong> future poSSibility ofallowing those above <strong>the</strong> income requirementsto enroll in HealthRight and pay <strong>the</strong>full premium. (HF2800, Article 4, Section1)HealthRight benefitsBy 1994, benefits in <strong>the</strong> HealthRightplan will include 100 percent coverage ofoutpatient services, clinic services, physicianservices, emergency transportationservices, x-ray and lab services, and o<strong>the</strong>rservices.O<strong>the</strong>r coverage will include:einpatienthospitalcoveragewitha$10,000annuallimit and 10 percent co-paymentfor adults. (Annual out-of-pocket maximumswillbe $2,000 perindividual and$3,000 per family);eoutpatient mental health coverage up$1,000 per year for adults and $2,500per year for children;efull coverage for preventive dentaland50percent coverage for non-preventivedental;e a $3 co-payment for prescription drugsHighlights: lawsfor adults; andea $25co-paymentforeyeglassesforadults.(HF2800, Article 4, Section 4)To be eligible for HealthRight, familiesandindividualsmustbewithout employerbasedinsurance for 18 months and anyo<strong>the</strong>r insurance for four months. Theymust also fit a residency definition thatincludes living in <strong>the</strong> state for <strong>the</strong> last sixmonths. (HF2800, Article 4, Section 8)Cost containment and state regulationA number ofmeasures designed to control<strong>the</strong> annual r<strong>is</strong>e in health care costs arecontained in <strong>the</strong> bill. The stated goal <strong>is</strong> todecrease <strong>the</strong> r<strong>is</strong>e in costs <strong>by</strong> at least 10percent each year over <strong>the</strong> next five years.Cost containment authority rests mainlywith <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>sioner of <strong>the</strong> Departmentof Health, who will receive recommendationsfrom <strong>the</strong> newly-formed <strong>Minnesota</strong>HealthCareComm<strong>is</strong>sion. Originally,sponsorsof <strong>the</strong> bill piaced authority with <strong>the</strong>new comm<strong>is</strong>sion, but leg<strong>is</strong>lators were unsureof <strong>the</strong> constitutionality of a comm<strong>is</strong>sionwielding broad regulatory authority.The measure became effective April 24,1992. (HF2800, Article 1, Section 3)Health comm<strong>is</strong>sioner's dutiesThe comm<strong>is</strong>sioner <strong>is</strong> charged with collectingdata on health care spending fromproviders and group purchasers, and <strong>is</strong>authorized to <strong>is</strong>sue fines and obtain courtorders forthose who do not comply.Expenditures on medical equipment,capital projects, or new specialized servicesthat exceed $500,000 must also bereported. All major spending ofproviders<strong>is</strong> to be reviewed in conjunction with <strong>the</strong><strong>Minnesota</strong> Health Care Comm<strong>is</strong>sion. Providersthat do not cooperate in cost reductionand ins<strong>is</strong>t on performing proceduresthat are not <strong>the</strong>most clinically effective for<strong>the</strong> cost, would be mandatorily screenedon any future major spending.Statewide and regional limits on growthin spending are also to be developed, and<strong>the</strong> state divided into four ormore regionsto fosterhealth care planninganddelivery.The comm<strong>is</strong>sioner <strong>is</strong> also to promoteresearch, experimentation, and <strong>the</strong> developmentof practice standards, and to designatecenters of excellence for high-costand specialized procedures and to estab-23


Highlights: Lawsl<strong>is</strong>h minimum standards for those procedures.Consumer education andhealth education<strong>is</strong> also to be conducted, and uniformbilling forms and procedures adopted.These prov<strong>is</strong>ions become effective April24, 1992. (HF2800, Article 1, Section 3)Health care access comm<strong>is</strong>sionThe 25-member comm<strong>is</strong>sion - composedof four insurers, six providers, fouremployers, five consumers, three laborunion representatives, and <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>sionersof commerce, employee relations,and human services - will serve in anadv<strong>is</strong>ory capacity to <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>sioner ofHealth, and will submita plan for controllinggrowth in health care costs. Ten of itsmembers areto be appointed <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> governor.The comm<strong>is</strong>sionwillhavebroadoversightduties thatincludeassigning duties toregional boards, and adopting rules toprohibit activities that may bea conflict ofinterest. These would include health careprovider referral patterns and o<strong>the</strong>r financial,business, and professional relationships.(HF2800, Article I, Section 4)A hospital planning task force will alsobe establ<strong>is</strong>hed.The measure became effective April 24,1992. (HF2800, Article 1, Section 15)Health planning adv<strong>is</strong>ory committeeThe comm<strong>is</strong>sion also will convene ahealth planning adv<strong>is</strong>ory committee tomake recommendations on health caretechnology and large expenditures onequipment or facilities.In conjunctionwith<strong>the</strong>health planningadv<strong>is</strong>ory committee, <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>sion willmake recommendations to <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>sionerof health that include:• criteriafor evaluatingnewhigh-cost technolOgies,procedures, and capital expenditureswhile considering effectivenessand cost;• statewide d<strong>is</strong>tribution and use of highcosttechnologies, procedures and capitalexpenditures, and statewide and regionalgoals for <strong>the</strong>se expenditures; and• designation of centers of excellence fortransplants and o<strong>the</strong>rspecialized proceduresincluding requirements that physiciansperform <strong>the</strong>se procedures withspecified regularity.--The prov<strong>is</strong>ions became effective April24, 1992. (HF2800, Article I, Section 7)Regional coordinating boardsRegional coordinating boards will belocally controlled, have 16 members, andhave a composition similar to <strong>the</strong> statecomm<strong>is</strong>sion,butwithin<strong>the</strong>regional boundaries.Intended to be one-year planningboards, each will make recommendationsregarding health care expenditures, medicalpractices, access improvement, andaffordability to <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>sioner ofhealth<strong>by</strong> June 30, 1993. (HF2800, Article 1,Section 6)Mandatory medicare reimbursementThe ex<strong>is</strong>ting practice <strong>by</strong> physicians ofchargingupto20percentmorethan Medicarereimbursements for <strong>the</strong>irservices willbe phased out. Starting in 1996, Medicarereimbursement will be considered payment-in-full.(HF2800, Article 1, Section13)Data collection, research initiativesThe comm<strong>is</strong>sioner ofhealth also will berequiredto form a health care analys<strong>is</strong> unittobegindeterminingmedical practicestandardsthat are most effective for certainprocedures and establ<strong>is</strong>hing those standardsstatewide. (HF2800, Article 7, Section1)Thehealthcareanalys<strong>is</strong>unit'smainfunctionswill be to establ<strong>is</strong>h a large-scale database, drawing on ex<strong>is</strong>ting and on-goingresearch and data at <strong>the</strong> federal, state andprivate levels. (HF2800, Article 7, Section2)The research unit will <strong>the</strong>n focus on alimitednumberofmainly high-cost procedures.The unit <strong>is</strong> directed to complete areport on its findings <strong>by</strong> Jan. 1, 1994.(HF2800, Article 7, Section 9)Insurance reformHealthRight also aims to enhance <strong>the</strong>ability of small employers and individualsto afford health insurance <strong>by</strong> limiting <strong>the</strong>current "experience rating" systemused<strong>by</strong>insurers and <strong>by</strong>providing pooling mechan<strong>is</strong>msfor smallergroups to access cheaperrates.Experience rating <strong>is</strong> how insurers currentlyvary <strong>the</strong>ir rates for small employersand individuals based on factors such asgender, age, occupation, and health h<strong>is</strong>tory.These reforms move in <strong>the</strong> directionof"community rating," where<strong>by</strong> everyoneshares equally in <strong>the</strong> burden of<strong>the</strong>ir community<strong>by</strong> paying equally into <strong>the</strong>irinsurancepool. (HF2800, Article 2, Sections 7,8)The stated objective <strong>is</strong> to eliminate allrating practices based on r<strong>is</strong>k <strong>by</strong> July 1,1997. The comm<strong>is</strong>sioner of commerce <strong>is</strong>reqUired to presenta feasibility studyto <strong>the</strong>Leg<strong>is</strong>lature <strong>by</strong> Dec. 1, 1994. (HF2800,Article 2, Section 24)The success ofinsurance reform <strong>is</strong> vitalto avoid wholesale shifts onto <strong>the</strong> stateplan.Individual, small employer reformRenewal of poliCies would be guaranteed,and health conditions that were notpresent when<strong>the</strong> policy was <strong>is</strong>sued cannotbe takeninto account. (HF2800, Article 2,Section 3)Gender can no longer be a factor indetermining cost. O<strong>the</strong>r factors will belimited in <strong>the</strong>ir Weight when determiningpremium cost - health status (25 percent),type of work (25 percent), age (50percent), and geography (20 percent) canonly vary above or below <strong>the</strong> middle <strong>by</strong><strong>the</strong>sepercentages. (HF2800, Article 2, Section8)There will be a 12-month pre-ex<strong>is</strong>tingcondition exclusion for new enrollment in<strong>the</strong> programand 18months forlate enrollees.(HF2800, Article 2, Section 3)The measure becomes effective July I,1993, with exceptions.Additional small employer reformDefined as an employer with up to 29employees, small employer insurers mustcarry two plans: onewith deductibles andone with co-payments. (HF2800, Article2, Section 3)Out-of-pocket costs cap at $3,000 perindividualand $6,000 perfamily annuallywith a maximum lifetime benefit of$500,000.Minimumbenefitsmustincludefull coveragefor hospital, physician, nurse practitioner,maternity, pre-natal, ambulance,and child health services up to <strong>the</strong> ageof 18.24


L..Highlights: LawsDiagnostic x-rays and lab tests must befully covered, andpartial coverage<strong>is</strong>specifiedfor chemical dependency treatment,mental illness, and prescription drugs.HF2800, Article 2, Section 5)Health insurers must also d<strong>is</strong>close howrates are detennined for small employers(HF2800, Article 2, Section 6), andhealthinsurers thatleave <strong>the</strong> small employermarketare prohibited from returning for fiveyears. (HF2800, Article 2, Section 9)A reinsurance pool association <strong>is</strong> alsoestabl<strong>is</strong>hed, through which health insurersassociated with <strong>the</strong>se plans may transferand share r<strong>is</strong>ks.The measure becomes effective July 1,1993, with exceptions.Private employer insurance programThe state will also establ<strong>is</strong>h <strong>the</strong> PrivateEmployer's Insurance Program (PElP)which will fonn a large insurance pool forsmall employers to access cheaper ratesthrough <strong>the</strong> purchasing power of a largepool.The comm<strong>is</strong>sioner of Employee Relations<strong>is</strong> required to establ<strong>is</strong>h an adv<strong>is</strong>orycommittee and detennine premiums andrating methodsfor PEIP. Thestatewill alsocreate a trustfund to receive payments, payclaims, and maintain reserves. .The prov<strong>is</strong>ion goes into effect July 1,1993. (HF2800, Article 3, Section 1)Rural health, professional educationHealthRight includes many prov<strong>is</strong>ionsdesigned to improve <strong>the</strong> delivery ofhealthcare in rural areas and provides some protectionsto keep <strong>the</strong> major changes in <strong>the</strong>plan from damaging ex<strong>is</strong>ting services inrural areas.Many of <strong>the</strong> improvements are tied toincentives offered through <strong>the</strong> educationfinancing of health professionals.The comm<strong>is</strong>sioner ofhealth <strong>is</strong> reqUiredto establ<strong>is</strong>h a rural health adv<strong>is</strong>ory committeeand an office of rural health whichwill enter into contracts, provide grants,andperfonnbroadresearch and coordinationactivities.The measure becomes effective Jan. 1,1993. (HF2800, Article 5, Sections 7, 8)Reform of rural health deliveryCurrent stanaards detennining ruralhospital eligibility for planning and grantprograms will be eased, and current limitson <strong>the</strong> number of grants and length ofprograms will be removed.Isolated hospitals with 20 or fewer bedsthat are detennined to be sole communityhospitals andhave exhaustedlocalsourcesof support would receive grants.Hospitals of 50 or fewer beds that arenot located in a city of <strong>the</strong> first class andwould o<strong>the</strong>rw<strong>is</strong>e close as a result of <strong>the</strong>provider tax would also receive grants(HF2800, Article 5, Section 10)A data base onhealth services personnelwould also be developed to ass<strong>is</strong>t in recruitmentto rural areas, and communityhealth centers in areas that are currentlyunderserved must be establ<strong>is</strong>hed.The measure <strong>is</strong> effective July 1, 1992.(HF2800, Article 5, Section 11)Education incentivesChanges in <strong>the</strong> physician loan forgivenessprogram are expected to provideqUicker placement of doctors in rural areas.The Higher Education CoordinatingBoard (HECB) would be authorized toforgive loans for up to eight fourth-yearmedical students, and eight first-year andeight second-year residents before June30, 1992. The HECB would also be allowedto forgive loans for up to eightfourth-year medical students for <strong>the</strong> nextthreeyears. (HF2800, Article 6,Section 2)The HECB will pay back one year ofqualified loans for <strong>the</strong>se individuals foreach year of service in designated ruralareas, and can designate up to $3,500 peryearinloan forgiveness for mid-level practitionerswho serve in rural areas. Thoseprofessionals who do not meet <strong>the</strong>ir commitmentmustpayback<strong>the</strong>forgivenloans.(HF2800, Article 6, Section 3)The HECB <strong>is</strong> also directed to awardgrants for development ofmid-level practitionertraining programs in rural areasandcontinuingeducationfornursesworkingin rural areas. (HF2800, Article 6,Sections 9, 10)O<strong>the</strong>r education initiativesA similar loan forgiveness program willbe establ<strong>is</strong>hed for up to 10 nurses peryearwho agree to serve in nursing homes.(HF2800, Article 6, Section 7)HealthRight also urges <strong>the</strong> University of<strong>Minnesota</strong> toincrease<strong>the</strong>numberofmedicalschool graduates that practice primarycare<strong>by</strong>20percent over<strong>the</strong>next eight years<strong>by</strong>makingcurriculum changes, modifyingits selection process, and developing programsto give medical students primarycare experiencesincommunityhealth clinicsandhealth maintenance organizations.The law <strong>is</strong> effective June 30, 1992.(HF2800, Article 6, Section 5)HIV testingDoctorsand o<strong>the</strong>rmedical workers whotest positive for <strong>the</strong> virus that causes AIDSwill have to report <strong>the</strong>ir condition to <strong>the</strong>Department of Health, which could <strong>the</strong>nrestrict <strong>the</strong> medical procedures such aworker could perfonn.The bill does not require mandatorytesting for health workers, but gives <strong>the</strong>department much broader powers to restrict<strong>the</strong>type ofproceduresinfectedworkerscan perfonn on patients. The measurewould also apply to those who contrac<strong>the</strong>patitus type B.Thenames ofmedical workerswho contractei<strong>the</strong>r d<strong>is</strong>ease will be kept confidential.The measure <strong>is</strong> effective July 1, 1992.(SF2732* , Article IIHF2050)Work readinesss expandedStartingnextyear, eligibilityfor <strong>the</strong>WorkReadiness program will expand from itscurrent five months to six months; participantswill not be required to use <strong>the</strong>irbenefits in consecutive months.An additional eligibility category will beadded for <strong>the</strong> General Ass<strong>is</strong>tance program,extending benefits to non-Engl<strong>is</strong>h speakerswho are over 18 years old and who arecompleting <strong>the</strong>ir high school educations.(HF2694, Article 8, Sections 18, 19)RTCs stay openThe Faribault Regional Center will remainopen. Lawmakers th<strong>is</strong> yearapprovedguidelines barring <strong>the</strong> state health depart-25


Highlights: Lawsment from closing any regional treatmentcenter (RTC) or state-operated nursinghome without first gaining leg<strong>is</strong>lative approval.(HF2694, Article 9, Section 18)But leg<strong>is</strong>lators th<strong>is</strong> year turned downmost RTC bonding requests. They did,however, approve $13.4 million in bondingauthority for remodeling projects to besplit among <strong>the</strong> Anoka, Cambridge, FergusFalls and Moose lake facilities. Morethan $18.5 million in bonding for o<strong>the</strong>rRTC projects was rejected, as was a $1.9million request for building six new stateoperatedgroup homes, effective April 30,1992. (HF1903, Section 8)Overall funding for RTCs was trimmedsignificantly. Most of <strong>the</strong> cutbacks comefrom reductions in RTC chemical dependencyprograms and a freeze on addingnew nursing home beds. (HF2694, Article 5)WIC not whackedFunding was increased $40,000 for <strong>the</strong>Women, Infant and Children (WIC) nutritionprogram, as of April 30, 1992. Thenew money <strong>is</strong> specifically targeted to helpwomen and children living in homelessshelters and to fund stateWIC coupons forpurchases at farmers' markets. (HF2694,Article 5, Section 7)Welfare fraudNew rules will bein place to crack downon welfare fraud, including improper useof public ass<strong>is</strong>tance bank cards.The admin<strong>is</strong>trative hearing process <strong>is</strong>being streamlined to help county officialsreduce <strong>the</strong>backlog ofcases where abuse ofAid to Families with Dependent Children(AFDC) and food stamp programs <strong>is</strong> alleged.The new rules will make it easier towithhold payments when fraud <strong>is</strong> proved- with permanent sanctions imposed aftera third offense.Criminal penalties will also be added forpeople who illegally use public ass<strong>is</strong>tancebank cards. Under <strong>the</strong> new prov<strong>is</strong>ion, effectiveJuly I, 1992, those people can bechargedwith <strong>the</strong>ft; fines andpenalties willbe based on <strong>the</strong> amount of money taken.(HF2694, Article 8, Section 15)-Nursing home moratorium easedThe 1983 freeze on nursing home beds<strong>is</strong> easedunder<strong>the</strong>omnibus appropriationsbill.The ceiling for exempted constructioncosts will be ra<strong>is</strong>ed from $200,000 to$500,000 and from 10 percent of <strong>the</strong>facility's appra<strong>is</strong>ed value to 25 percent,effectiveJuly I, 1992. (HF2694, Article 7)Dakota County mental health projectThe Leg<strong>is</strong>lature has asked that a plan toimprove services for adults with seriousand pers<strong>is</strong>tent mental illnesses be developed,and <strong>the</strong> result will be used as a pilotproject for Dakota County.The act states that <strong>the</strong> planshouldmaximizecommunity-based alternatives andindependent living and enhance <strong>the</strong>person's ability to work.The proposal will be compiled <strong>by</strong> mentalhealth consumers, health advocacygroups, Dakota County, and <strong>the</strong> DepartmentofHu:man Services. Thecomprehensiveplan, to becompleted <strong>by</strong>Jan. I, 1993,<strong>is</strong> subject <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature's approval.Several areas for improvement are suggestedin <strong>the</strong>measure, includingjoint collaborationbetween counties for greaterefficiency, and waiving - or removing ­<strong>the</strong>rate cap andmoratorium onnegotiatedrate facilities. (HF2694, Article 9)County social selVice projectsIn an attempt to provide better socialservices and allow counties more flexibilityin program fund spending,intergovernmental contractswill beauthorized,effective Aug. I, 1992, for up to sixcounties.Six pilot projects will permit contractsbetween <strong>the</strong> state and counties to fund,admin<strong>is</strong>ter, andregulatementalhealthandcommunity social service act programs.The projects will expire inJune 1997.The projects seek to encourage intercountyandregionalcooperation, as well assimplify and consolidate <strong>the</strong> planning andreportingrequirements. (HF2694,Article 9)Non-STRIDE AFDC child careA total of $2.8 million <strong>is</strong> marked toestabl<strong>is</strong>h <strong>the</strong>non-STRIDEAFDCchildcareprogram to ass<strong>is</strong>t 2,000 families inmeetingchild care expenses.The program <strong>is</strong> aimed at those who arenot eligible for <strong>the</strong> STRIDE employmentprogram, but who are involved in an educationalorjob search program.D<strong>is</strong>tribution of funds will be based oncountycaseloads, with each countyreceivinga minimum of two family slots.The $2.8 million will come from <strong>the</strong>ex<strong>is</strong>ting sliding-fee child care program,and <strong>the</strong> amount of federal child care anddevelopment blockgrantswillbeincreasedto cover <strong>the</strong> amount transferred.Establ<strong>is</strong>hing <strong>the</strong> non-STRIDE fund willalso allow <strong>the</strong> state to receive matchingfederal dollars for <strong>the</strong> program. (HF2694,Article 5)American Indian child welfareThe Indian Child Welfare Adv<strong>is</strong>oryCouncil <strong>is</strong> formed, replacing <strong>the</strong> AmericanIndian adviSOry task force that was created<strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature in 1987. The task forceexpired inJune of 1991.The 17-member council will continue<strong>the</strong>Jormer duties of <strong>the</strong> task force, whichinclude formulating poliCies and makingrecommendations to <strong>the</strong> Department ofHuman Services relating to child welfareservices and grants.The measure becomes effective Aug. I,1992. (SF2186*/HF2342)Children's trust fund councilThe Children's Trust Fund Adv<strong>is</strong>oryCouncil <strong>is</strong> increased to 19 members from18, with <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>sioner of <strong>the</strong> Departmentof Human Services (DHS) appointing<strong>the</strong> additional member.The council ass<strong>is</strong>ts in d<strong>is</strong>bursing trustfund dollars for child abuse preventionprograms.The DHS had <strong>the</strong> appointing authorityfrom 1987 until 1991, when it was supplanted<strong>by</strong><strong>the</strong>DepartmentofPublic Safety.The comm<strong>is</strong>sioners of <strong>the</strong> departments ofHealth, Education, and Corrections alsoappoint one member to <strong>the</strong> council. Thegovernorappoints 10 members; <strong>the</strong> leg<strong>is</strong>lature,<strong>the</strong> remaining four.The measure becomes effective Aug. I,1992. (SF2186*/HF2342)26


CD counselors licensedChemical dependency (CD) counselorswill be a licensed occupation under a billsigned <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> governor April 27, 1992.A 13-member adv<strong>is</strong>ory council will reportto <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>sioner of human serviceswithrecommendationsonregulating<strong>the</strong>profession. Thecomm<strong>is</strong>sionerwill have<strong>the</strong> authority to deny, suspend, or revokea license.Twelve "core functions" of CD counselorswill be defined in law, including treatmentplanning, counseling, cr<strong>is</strong><strong>is</strong> intervention,and referral.After July 1, 1995, no person may belicensed without passing an examinationapproved <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>sioner of humanservices.Hospitals will not be required to employlicensed CD counselors, and may not require<strong>the</strong>ir CD counselors to be licensed.A total of $217,000 will be taken from<strong>the</strong> state government special revenue fundandallocated to <strong>the</strong>Department of HumanServices to perform new duties stemmingfrom <strong>the</strong>newlicensurerequirements. Fournew positions are also authorizedfor <strong>the</strong>sepurposes. (SF2732*, Article 2, IHF2050)HousingIIHousehold lead controlEfforts to control household and environmentalleadwere approved th<strong>is</strong> year aspart of ano<strong>the</strong>r bill regulating residentialhospice facilities.The measure streng<strong>the</strong>ns <strong>the</strong> state Departmentof Health's role in enforcingnewanti-lead rules, now some of <strong>the</strong> toughestin <strong>the</strong> nation. For children and pregnantwomen, <strong>the</strong> bill sets maximum allowablelevels of lead at 25 micrograms per decili---ter in blood and no more than 100 partsper million in soil.It also gives <strong>the</strong> department authority tolicense and regulate lead cleanup crewsandoffer equipment grants to eligible nonprofitgroups. The measure also would callfor testing of all children under six yearsold in Minneapol<strong>is</strong>, St. Paul, Duluth, ando<strong>the</strong>r cities where testing shows lead concentrationsover acceptable levels.But <strong>the</strong> more sweeping portions of <strong>the</strong>original bill (HF1934)-astate-runtrainingprogramfor <strong>the</strong> cleanup crews and aproperty deed transaction tax to fund expandedprograms - were not included in<strong>the</strong> measure.The measure <strong>is</strong> effective Aug. 1, 1992.(SF2137*IHF2696)~..!iii!IIrJobs, housing for homelessThe<strong>Minnesota</strong> HousingFinanceAgency<strong>is</strong> authorized to award a planning grant toa non-profit organization for programs toprOvide home ownership opportunities,education, training and services to homelessadults.Work experience and training, one ofthree program segments, must includevocational training "in an industry where<strong>the</strong>re are potential opportunities for jobsthat pay a living wage." Participants can bepaid, but in such a way that it won't decreaseany public ass<strong>is</strong>tance benefits <strong>the</strong>yreceive.The work experience segment must bedesignedso that work projects result in<strong>the</strong>expansion ofresidentialhousingfor homelessand very low-income individuals andfamilies - those earning less than 50percent of <strong>the</strong> median income for <strong>the</strong> metropolitanarea.Ajob skills segment will supply participantswithjob search skills and placementass<strong>is</strong>tance, and alife skills segment willoffer courses in parenting and leadershipdevelopment "to encourage communityinvolvement and responsibility."The measure <strong>is</strong> effective Aug. 1, 1992.(SF720*IHF1002, Article 6)Highlights: lawsLandlord penaltiesAny landlord attempting to drive a tenantaway <strong>by</strong> cutting off utility service <strong>is</strong>guilty ofa m<strong>is</strong>demeanorbeginningAug. 1,1992.Ukew<strong>is</strong>e, any landlord or person instructed<strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> landlord who "unlawfullyand intentionally removes or excludes atenant" from a residence <strong>is</strong> guilty of am<strong>is</strong>demeanor. (SF720*,Article 11HF1002)Housing authority per diem boostedIn 1987, housing and redevelopmentauthority comm<strong>is</strong>sioners were authorizeda $35 per diem for attending authoritymeetings. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> year, that amount wasbumped to $55.Comm<strong>is</strong>sioners who are elected officialsorfull-time state employees cannot collect<strong>the</strong> per diem payment, but can be reimbursedfor travel and o<strong>the</strong>r expenses incurred.They also can't be docked any payas a result of <strong>the</strong>ir board service.In addition, lawmakers removed <strong>the</strong>annual $2,500 cap on total per diem paymentsthat may be collected <strong>by</strong> housingauthority comm<strong>is</strong>sioners.The measure <strong>is</strong> effective Aug. 1, 1992.(SF720*, Article 31HF1002.Neighborhood land trust program(See Appropriations, page 7)JudiciaryAnti-crime bill approvedInaddition to increasing criminal penaltiesfor a number of offenses, <strong>the</strong> $12.5million anti-crime package has $7 millionof <strong>the</strong> funds targeted for prevention andvictims' services.The measure also includes severalchanges to <strong>the</strong> state's juvenile justice systemand amends certain civil law prov<strong>is</strong>ionsas well.TIr<strong>is</strong> year's anti-crime proposal <strong>is</strong> beinghailed as <strong>the</strong>first "comprehensive" planonethatincorporatesbothincreasedpr<strong>is</strong>onsentences and prevention, education, andvictims' services. (HF 1849)27


Highlights: LawsCriminal fees and fines ra<strong>is</strong>edThe anti-crime bill will tap <strong>the</strong> stategeneral fund for only $6.3 millionin 1993,because it will also generate nearly $6million in new revenue.Effective Aug. 1, 1992,whensentencinga criminal offender, <strong>the</strong> court will need toimpose a fine. of at least 20 percent of <strong>the</strong>maximum allowed <strong>by</strong>law. Exceptions willbe allowed only in cases where <strong>the</strong> finewould "create undue hardship" to <strong>the</strong> offenderor h<strong>is</strong>lher family. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> will be expectedto generate an additional $3.4 millionannually. (HF1849,Artic1e4, Section 3)In addition, a $5 fee will beimposed onanyone found guilty of a petty m<strong>is</strong>demeanoro<strong>the</strong>r than for parking violations..<strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> will beexpected to add $2.5 million ayear to state coffers. Themeasurebecomeseffective Aug. 1, 1992. (HFl849,Article4,Section 1)Tapping tax refundsUnpaid criminal fines imposed for m<strong>is</strong>demeanorandgrossm<strong>is</strong>demeanoroffenseswill be deducted from a taxpayer's incometax refund. Current law only allows forsuch a deduction for fines imposed onfelony offenses. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> measure becomes effectiveAug.1,1992. (HF1849,Article 17,Section 1)Drug policy and violence preventionThe Office of Drug Policy will become<strong>the</strong> Office of Drug Policy and ViolencePrevention on Aug. 1, 1992. It will becharged with ga<strong>the</strong>ring and d<strong>is</strong>bursingeducational materials and serve as a clearinghousefor information on violence.Among o<strong>the</strong>r duties, <strong>the</strong> office must submita violence prevention strategy plan to<strong>the</strong> governor each year. (HF1849, Article10, Sections 20-23, 25)Children's safety centersAtotal of $200,000 <strong>is</strong> earmarked for <strong>the</strong>implementation of children's safety centers,which will be designed to provide asafe, superv<strong>is</strong>ed location for non-custodialparents to v<strong>is</strong>it <strong>the</strong>ir children. Additionally,it will serve as a drop-off site forparents who are under no-contact ordersto exchange children for v<strong>is</strong>itation pur-28--poses. Ex<strong>is</strong>ting local facilities will be eligiblefor a grant award ofup to $50,000 tocreate a safety center. The measure becomeseffective July 1, 1992. (HFl849,Article 10, Section 17)ECFE program expansionA $500,000 allocation will go to expandingex<strong>is</strong>ting early childhood familyeducation (ECFE) programs. Specifically,<strong>the</strong> dollars are for expanding <strong>the</strong> Departmentof Education's home v<strong>is</strong>it parentaleducation programs. The department willbe reqUired to incorporate a child abuseand neglect prevention program into <strong>the</strong>ex<strong>is</strong>ting home v<strong>is</strong>it programs. The measurebecame effective April 30, 1992.(HF1849, Article 10, Section 1)An additional $300,000 will be allocatedJuly1, 1992, to <strong>the</strong> Department ofHealthto setupahomev<strong>is</strong>itgrant programfor targeting at-r<strong>is</strong>k families to preventchild abuse and neglect. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> includesexpanding public health nurse and familyaide home v<strong>is</strong>iting programs, d<strong>is</strong>tributionofeducationalmaterials, andstafftraining.(HF1849, Article 10, Section 9)Youth intervention grantsGrant money totaling $275,000 will goto non-profit agencies after July 1, 1992,for non-residential community-basedprogramsto help "at-r<strong>is</strong>k" youth and <strong>the</strong>irfamilies. Eligible agencies include thoseproviding advocacy, education, and referralservices to families experiencing chemical,legal, or family problems. (HFl849,Article 18, Section 12)School-linked programs for kidsThe comm<strong>is</strong>sioners of human servicesand education are directed to start at leasttwo pilot programs - one in <strong>the</strong> metroarea; oneingreater <strong>Minnesota</strong> - that linkhealth and social services programs in <strong>the</strong>schools. The programs are to be targetedfor "at-r<strong>is</strong>k" children, and include thosewhoareeconomicallyd<strong>is</strong>advantaged,pregnant,orvictims ofphysical orsexualabuse.Theprogramsmustbeimplementedwithin90 days of receiving federal funding.(HFl849, Article 10, Section 18)Community anti-violence councilsCities, counties, and school boards willget $250,000 in f<strong>is</strong>cal year 1993 to establ<strong>is</strong>hcommunityviolence preventioncouncils.The councils will be instructed toidentify community needs and target resourceswithin<strong>the</strong> community that can aidin violence prevention efforts. (HFl849,Article 18, Section 4)K-12 conRict resolution educationAsum of$1.5 million will be earmarkedto aid a school or education d<strong>is</strong>trict developand incorporate anti-violence programsinto <strong>the</strong> ex<strong>is</strong>ting K-12 curriculum.Thepurposewill beto "help studentslearnhow to resolve conflicts within <strong>the</strong>ir familiesand communities in nonviolent, effectiveways." Themeasure <strong>is</strong> effectiveJuly 1,1992. (HF1849, Article 10, Section 6)Asian juvenile crime preventionAtotal of $400,000 goes for <strong>the</strong> creationofanAsianjuvenilecrimepreventiongrantprogram. Individual grants of up to$150,000 will be awarded to agencieswithin <strong>the</strong> Asian community with experienceproviding"coordinated,family-basedcommunity services" to Asian youth andfamilies. Theseinclude agencies prOvidingeducation for Asian parents, employmentorcareer-relatedprograms, counselingservices,orlanguage courses. The measure <strong>is</strong>effective July 1, 1992. (HFl849, Article10, Section 16)Mental health projects for juvenilesA $500,000 portion will go toward establ<strong>is</strong>hingmental health screening pilotprojects for juveniles in detention. Thegoal <strong>is</strong> to reduce recidiv<strong>is</strong>m rates <strong>by</strong> treatingunderlying mental health problemsthat contributeto delinquent behaviorandthat can be addressed through non-residentialservices. At least oneproject will bein <strong>the</strong> metro area and one in outstate<strong>Minnesota</strong>. Results of <strong>the</strong> pilot programsmust be reported to <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature <strong>by</strong>January 1994. The funds can't be used forout-of-home placement costs and won'treplace current funding for programs alreadyin operation. The measure <strong>is</strong> effectiveJuly 1, 1992. (HF1849, Article 10,Section 19)


..Highlights: Laws1Chemical abuse prevention grantsA total of $900,000 will be d<strong>is</strong>tributedafter July 1, 1992, <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> Department ofPublic Safety according to <strong>the</strong> recommendationsof <strong>the</strong> Chemical Abuse PreventionResource Council for <strong>the</strong> following programs:• a coordinated preventioneffort to reduce<strong>the</strong>rates offetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)and <strong>the</strong> number of drug-exposed infants.(The Department of Health <strong>is</strong> instructedto conduct research to determine<strong>the</strong> most effective methods of preventingFAS and to determine <strong>the</strong> bestway to collect data on its occurrence in<strong>Minnesota</strong>. A statewideFAS awarenessmedia campaign will also be required.)(HF1849, Article 10, Section 8);• at least two pilot programs for <strong>the</strong> nonresidentialtreatment of 6-to-12-yearoldchildren who need chemical dependencytreatment (HFl849, Article 10,Section 14);• grants for culturally specific chemicaldependency treatment programs for minorityand o<strong>the</strong>r high-r<strong>is</strong>k youth, includingthose already within <strong>the</strong> juvenilecourt system and its facilities(HFl849, Article 10, Section 13); and• maternal and child health and socialservice programs designed to improve<strong>the</strong> health of babies born to mo<strong>the</strong>rsusingalcohol ordrugs. (HFl849,Article10, Section 14)Additionally, <strong>the</strong> development of achemical health indexmodel to help coordinatestate policy and programs relatingto chemical abuse prevention and treatmentwill be required. (HFl849, Article10, Section 24)A comprehensive study of <strong>the</strong> availabilityoftreatment programswithin<strong>the</strong>criminalor juvenile justice system for bothjuveniles and adults who are chemicallydependent orabuse chemicals will also berequired. The findings of <strong>the</strong> study are tobe reported to <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature <strong>by</strong> Feb. 1,1993. (HF1849, Article 10, Section 26)Crime victims mediationA sum of $150,000 would go towardexpanding mediation programs for crimevictims and non-violent offenders of anyage. Currently, only juvenile offenders areeligible for mediation. Grants will beawarded<strong>by</strong><strong>the</strong>statecourtadmin<strong>is</strong>tratortoqualified nonprofit organizations. Themeasure<strong>is</strong>effectiveJuly 1, 1992. (HFl849,Article 5, Section 10)Grants for crime victimsA total of $1.4 million <strong>is</strong> earmarkedas ofJuly 1, 1992, for ass<strong>is</strong>ting crime victims.Atotal of$500,000will go to emergencyshelter services and support services forbatteredwomen and<strong>the</strong>irchildren. Grantsalso maybeawardedfortraining, technicalass<strong>is</strong>tance, or education awareness effortsto increase public awareness of <strong>the</strong> causesof battering, <strong>is</strong>sues of domestic violence,and<strong>the</strong>problemsfaced <strong>by</strong>batteredwomen.Grants will be geographically equitable in<strong>the</strong>ir d<strong>is</strong>tribution. (HF1849, Article 18,Section 2)ByJuly 1995,community-based domesticabuse advocacy and support servicesprograms must be establ<strong>is</strong>hed in each of<strong>the</strong> state's judicial assignment d<strong>is</strong>tricts.(HFl849, Article 6, Section 21)Additionally, $300,000 will be earmarkedfordomesticabuseadvocacygrants,$400,000 for sexual assault victims' services,and $200,000 for crime victims'center grants. (HF1849, Article 18,Section 2)Crime victim services ho~ineThe Department of Public Safety <strong>is</strong> directedto operate a 24-hour toll-free telephoneservice to provide crime victimswith referrals for victim services and resources.The department will receive$30,000 after July 1, 1992, for th<strong>is</strong> purpose.(HF1849, Article 5, Section 9)Priority for domestic abuse casesComplaintsallegingdomestic assault willbe ranked fourth in priority on <strong>the</strong> court'scalendar, above felony complaints where<strong>the</strong> defendant <strong>is</strong> on bail. (HFl849, Article6, Section 25)Each county and city attorney also willbe required to implement a plan to expeditedomesticabuse casesbrought to <strong>the</strong>m.Both measures become effective Aug. I,1992. (HFl849, Article 6, Section 18)Electronic monitoring.The Department of Corrections will berequired to develop standards governing<strong>the</strong> use of electronic monitoring devicesused to protect victims of domestic abuse.The department <strong>is</strong> to report its findings to<strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature <strong>by</strong>Jan. 1, 1993. (HFl849,Article 6, Section 20)Additionally, electronic monitoring as acondition of pre-trial release will not bepermitted to be used as a determiningfactor in deciding <strong>the</strong> alleged offender'sbail afterAug. 1,1992. (HF1849,Article 6,Section 23)Domestic abuse arrest policiesLaw enforcement agencies will be reqUiredto developandimplementawrittenpolicy regarding arrest procedures for domesticabuse incidents. The measure becomeseffective Aug. I, 1992. (HF1849,Article 6, Section 22)Sex offender treatmentMore than $2million will beset aside for<strong>the</strong> treatment of sex offenders. Juveniletreatment programs will be given priorityfor funds over those for adult offenders.Of <strong>the</strong> treatment funds:• $500,000will befor operatinga programfor juvenile offenders at <strong>the</strong> Sauk Centrecorrectional facility after July 1, 1992,and for researching <strong>the</strong> effectiveness of<strong>the</strong> program (HFl849, Article 18, Section2);• $350,000will befor operatinga programfor offenders at <strong>the</strong> St. Cloud correctionalfacility afterJuly 1, 1992, and forresearching <strong>the</strong> effectiveness of <strong>the</strong> program(HFl849, Article 18, Section 2);• $250,000 will be <strong>available</strong> after July 1,199~, for <strong>the</strong> anticipated cost of treatmentordered <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> Department ofCorrections as a condition of an intensivesuperv<strong>is</strong>ed release program(HF1849, Article I, Section 7);• $150,000 has been <strong>available</strong> since April30, 1992, for developing <strong>the</strong> sex offendertreatment fund to pay for community-basedtreatmentforjuvenilesandadults (standards would also be developedfor <strong>the</strong> certification of such communityprograms) (HFl849, Article 8,Section 4); and• $500,000 has been <strong>available</strong> since April29


Highlights: Laws30, 1992,forreimbursementto countiesfor sex offenderassessments (<strong>the</strong> assessments,to be developed <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> Departmentof Corrections, include <strong>the</strong> need,eligibility, and <strong>the</strong> ability to pay of anoffender seeking payment for treatmentfrom <strong>the</strong> sex offender treatment fund).(HF1849, Article 8, Section 4)Thedepartments ofHumanServicesandCorrections will also berequired to submita report to <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature on funding forsex offender treatment <strong>by</strong> Jan. 1, 1993.(HFl849, Article 8, Section 7)Drug <strong>the</strong>rapy for sex offendersA $75,000 pilot program began April30,1992, to test <strong>the</strong> effectiveness of drugsin<strong>the</strong>treatment ofsexoffenders,includingthose diagnosed as having psychopathicpersonalities. Participationin <strong>the</strong> program<strong>is</strong> voluntary. Preliminary results will bereported to <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature <strong>by</strong> February of1993. (HFI849,Article 8, Section 6)Boot campNow called <strong>the</strong> "challenge incarcerationprogram,"<strong>the</strong>three-prongedproposal willhold offenders- whowould o<strong>the</strong>rw<strong>is</strong>ebeimpr<strong>is</strong>onedfor between 18 and 36months- in an "intensive, structured, and d<strong>is</strong>ciplined"six-month period. Phases two andthree involve probationary periods uponsuccessful completion of <strong>the</strong> six-monthincarceration period.The $1 million in funding for <strong>the</strong> program<strong>is</strong> contained in HF2694. Drug offendersare expected to compr<strong>is</strong>e a majorityof those in <strong>the</strong> program. The DepartmentofCorrections <strong>is</strong> to submit a specificprogram plan to <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature <strong>by</strong> Sept. 1,1992. (HFI849, Article 11, Section 6)'Prevention' bondsThe original House-approved $19 millionin"prevention"bondswas trimmedto$3 million in conference committee negotiations.Two million dollars in state authorizedbondsare allocatedfor Head Startfacilities; in addition, $1 million for batteredwomen's shelters. The measure became.effectiveApril 30, 1992. (HFl903,Sections 10, 11)--Head StartAn additional $1 million will begiven to<strong>the</strong> Department of]obs and Training afterJuly 1, 1992, for Head Start programs.(HFl849, Article 18, Section 12)Jobs for youthSome $200,000 will supplement you<strong>the</strong>mployment, training, service or leadershipdevelopment programs currentlyfunded under<strong>the</strong>federal]obTrainingPartnershipAct. The measure becomes effectiveJuly 1, 1992. (HFI849, Article 18,Section 12)No weekend pr<strong>is</strong>on releasesInmates will no longer be released frompr<strong>is</strong>on on weekends or holidays. Currentinmates will be released on<strong>the</strong> day priorto<strong>the</strong> weekend orholiday. Those sentencedfor crimes committed on or after Aug. 1,1992 will be released <strong>the</strong> day after <strong>the</strong>weekend orholiday. The measure becameeffective April 30, 1992. (HFI849, Article1, Section 3)Institute of sexual healthBy September 1992, a committee willbegin planning for a pediatric institute ofsexual health. Preventing and treatingsexual dysfunction in children will be <strong>the</strong>institute's goal. Research and educationwill also be part of <strong>the</strong> program's m<strong>is</strong>sion.The committee members, appointed <strong>by</strong><strong>the</strong> governor, will include medical andeducational professionals. The committeewill be given $15,000 in state funds.(HFI849, Article 1, Section 28)Truth in sentencingA new felony sentencing system willbegin Aug. 1, 1993. At that time, judgeswill impose a two-part sentence. The firstwill be <strong>the</strong> jail time to be seIVed; <strong>the</strong>second, <strong>the</strong> period of superv<strong>is</strong>ed release."Good time" reductions will no longer beearned, and jail time could be extended(and <strong>the</strong> superv<strong>is</strong>ed release period shortened),for d<strong>is</strong>ciplinary reasons. (HFI849,Article 2, Sections 1-7)A five-member task force will be establ<strong>is</strong>hedto study <strong>the</strong> proposed new felonysentencing system. CHFl849, Article 2,Section 11)Civil commitments for sex offendersSix months before most sex offendersare released from pr<strong>is</strong>on, a determinationwill be <strong>made</strong> as to whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> offendershould be considered for civil commitment.Positive recommendationswill <strong>the</strong>nbeforwarded to <strong>the</strong>county attorney where<strong>the</strong>offenderwas convicted. Themeasure<strong>is</strong>effectiveAug. 1,1992. (HFI849, Article 3,Section 3)Out-oF-court testimonyKids 12 andunder will be able to testifyvia videotape or closed-circuit hookup if<strong>the</strong> child<strong>is</strong> a victim orwitness to a crime ofviolence. The goal <strong>is</strong> to "minimize <strong>the</strong>trauma to <strong>the</strong> child" and provide a settingmore conducive to <strong>the</strong> child's "uninhibited,truthful testimony." Currentlaw onlyallows for such testimony for kids under10 who are victims of sexual or physicalabuse. The measure <strong>is</strong> effective Aug. 1,1992. (HFl849, Article 5, Section 3)Juvenile offendersAny child found <strong>by</strong> a court to be delinquentwhere possession of a firearm wasalso found at <strong>the</strong> time of<strong>the</strong> offense will berequired to serve at least 100 hours of. community service. The fireann will alsobe seized. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> <strong>is</strong> in addition to any o<strong>the</strong>rsanctions imposed <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> court, and willnot apply if <strong>the</strong> juvenile <strong>is</strong> placed in acorrectional facility or residential treatmentprogram. The measure <strong>is</strong> effectiveAug. 1, 1992. (HF1849, Article 7, Section 8)If a juvenile commits a felony-level offenseand <strong>is</strong> certified to stand trial as anadult and later commits a subsequentfelony, <strong>the</strong>JUVenile will<strong>the</strong>nautomaticallybe certified to stand trial as an adult. Themeasure<strong>is</strong>effectiveAug. 1, 1992. (HFl849,Article 7, Sections 1, 12)All juvenile courts will also be requiredto report all out-of-state placements ofjuveniles to <strong>the</strong> state court admin<strong>is</strong>trator.Currently, only Hennepin County has accuratedata on th<strong>is</strong> <strong>is</strong>sue. The measure <strong>is</strong>effectiveAug. 1,1992. (HFI849,Article 7,Section 7)The <strong>Minnesota</strong> Supreme Court will alsobe instructed to conduct a study of <strong>the</strong>JUVenilejusticesystem. A20-memberpanelincludingjudges, lawyers, and lawmakerswill investigate juvenile certification and a30


..possible statewide juvenile sentencingguideline system, among o<strong>the</strong>r<strong>is</strong>sues, andreport back to <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature <strong>by</strong> Dec. 1,1993, with its findings. (HFI849, Article7, Section 13)Juvenile opportunities planAn adviSOry task force - compr<strong>is</strong>ed ofsix leg<strong>is</strong>lators - on mentoring and communityservice will be establ<strong>is</strong>hed. ThreeHouse and three Senate members will bechargedwith proposing to <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature,<strong>by</strong>Jan. 15,1993, a "comprehensive planto improve and increase opportunities forjuveniles and young adults to engage inmeaningful work that benefits communitiesand <strong>the</strong> state."The panel will consult with relevantstate departments and offices in developingits plan. (HFI849, Article 7, Section 14)Civil suits for juvenile victimsKids under 16whoareused-orabused- ina sexual performancewill have a civilcause ofaction. The time limitation on <strong>the</strong>filing of <strong>the</strong> suit <strong>is</strong> six years from <strong>the</strong> time<strong>the</strong> child knew or had reason to knowinjury was caused <strong>by</strong> h<strong>is</strong> or her use as aminor in <strong>the</strong> sexual performance. Themeasure<strong>is</strong> effectiveAug. 1, 1992(HF1849,Article 12, Section 1)locking up gunsSmall firearms dealers - those d<strong>is</strong>playingfewer than 50 p<strong>is</strong>tols for sale - willhave to lock <strong>the</strong>irmerchand<strong>is</strong>e in a safe orsteel gun cabinet, whichmustbeanchoredto prevent its removal from <strong>the</strong> store. Themeasure<strong>is</strong>effectiveAug. 1, 1992. (HFI849,Article 15, Section 11)Is sentencing appropriate?The SentencingGuidelines Comm<strong>is</strong>sionwill be required to study whe<strong>the</strong>r certaincriminal penalties are appropriate for <strong>the</strong>crimes committed, and whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong>yshould be more severe. These will include<strong>the</strong> crimes of first-degree criminal sexualconduct and second-degree intentional--murder. Results must be reported to <strong>the</strong>Leg<strong>is</strong>lature <strong>by</strong> Feb. 1, 1993. (HFI849,Article 2, Section 12)Sexual harassment, victims' rightsEach technical college, community college,andstateuniversitywill needto adopta clearvictims' "bill of rights" and post <strong>the</strong>policy on campus at all times. The Universityof <strong>Minnesota</strong> will be requested, notmandated, to do likew<strong>is</strong>e. While everycollege <strong>is</strong> currently required to have asexual harassment and violence policy, itdoes not explicitly require one for victims'rights. The measure <strong>is</strong> effective Aug. 1,1992. (HFI849, Article 5, Section 1)Every public and private college oruniversityin <strong>Minnesota</strong> will be required toadoptsexualharassmentandviolence plansto avoid such problems on campus. Theplans are to include security precautionsand training effortsinvolvingfaculty, staff,and students. The plans will <strong>the</strong>n be reviewed<strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> Higher Education CoordinatingBoard (HECB) and <strong>the</strong> Office of <strong>the</strong>Attorney General. The programs must beimplemented<strong>by</strong><strong>the</strong>beginningof<strong>the</strong> 1994­95 academic year. (HF1849, Article 16,Section 1)In addition, <strong>the</strong> HECB <strong>is</strong> required toconduct a random survey of recent <strong>Minnesota</strong>college graduates, targeting those whowork with victims andlor perpetrators ofviolence and abuse. The survey will aim atd<strong>is</strong>covering whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> students receivedadequate instruction concerning <strong>the</strong> extentand causes of violence, and whe<strong>the</strong>rculturally and h<strong>is</strong>torically sensitive approachesto <strong>the</strong>topic wereused. TheHECBwill furn<strong>is</strong>h <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature with <strong>the</strong> resultsof th<strong>is</strong> survey <strong>by</strong> Feb. 15, 1993. (HFl849,Article 16, Section 2)Probation standards task forceThe Department of Corrections <strong>is</strong> requiredto establ<strong>is</strong>h a probation standardstask force to study current caseload information,current staffing levels, and <strong>the</strong>need for increasing <strong>the</strong> number of probationofficers, among o<strong>the</strong>r concerns. Thedepattment<strong>is</strong> to forward its report to <strong>the</strong>Leg<strong>is</strong>lature <strong>by</strong> Dec. 1, 1992. (HFl849,Article 11, Section 15)Highlights: LawsSecure juvenile corrections facilityCounty correctional admin<strong>is</strong>tratorswithin each judicial d<strong>is</strong>trict will have toreport <strong>by</strong> Nov. 1, 1992,to<strong>the</strong>chairsof<strong>the</strong>HouseandSenateJudiciary committees on<strong>the</strong> need for a secure juvenile detentionfacility. Appropriations deleted from earlierversions of HFl849 and HF1903 includeda total of $3.3 million for developingasecurefacilityat Red Wing. (HFl849,Article 11, Section 16)Supreme court studiesThe <strong>Minnesota</strong> Supreme Court <strong>is</strong> requestedto study whe<strong>the</strong>r minimum bailguidelines should be adopted in cases involvingcrimes against a person. The court<strong>is</strong> also asked to examine whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> stateConstitutionshouldbeamendedto authorize<strong>the</strong> "preventive detention" of certainsuspected offenders accused of dangerouscrimes. The measure <strong>is</strong> effective Aug. 1,1992. (HFl849, Article 9, Section 2)Reporting name changesConvicted felons who apply for a legalnamechangewillneedto report <strong>the</strong>changeto <strong>the</strong> Bureau of Criminal Apprehensionwithin 10 days. The court granting <strong>the</strong>name change must do <strong>the</strong> same. Any convictedfelonnotreporting<strong>the</strong>name changewill beguilty ofa gross m<strong>is</strong>demeanor. Theineasure<strong>is</strong>effectiveAug. 1,1992. (HFI849,Article 15, Section 2)Sensitivity training for copsPolice officers will get more training inhow to be more sensitive in dealing with<strong>the</strong> victims of violent crimes.The measure, effective Aug. 1, 1992,directs <strong>the</strong> Peace Officers Standards andTraining (POST) Board to develop <strong>the</strong>course after consulting with <strong>the</strong> CrimeVictim and Witness Adv<strong>is</strong>Ory Council.Specifically, <strong>the</strong> course <strong>is</strong> to include informationabout <strong>the</strong>needs ofsuchvictims,and "<strong>the</strong> extent and causes of crimes ofviolence, including physical and sexualabuse, physical violence, and neglect."After Aug. 1, 1994, prospective policeofficers won't be able to take <strong>the</strong> peaceofficer licensing examination until <strong>the</strong>ycomplete <strong>the</strong> course.Themeasure<strong>is</strong>includedin<strong>the</strong>sectionoflaw that requires <strong>the</strong> POST Board to de-31


Highlights: lawsvelop a course to train police officers inhow to respond to bias crimes. (HFI849,Article IS,Section 14)No handguns for domestic abusersAnyone who comrrrits a fifth-degree assaultthat <strong>is</strong> classified as a domestic abuseincident within five years ofa similar priorconviction could face up to a year in jailand a $3,000 fine.Where an offender uses a firearm in adomestic abuse assault, <strong>the</strong> offender mustforfeit <strong>the</strong> gun for three years. After threeyears, if<strong>the</strong>re <strong>is</strong> no re-offense, <strong>the</strong> gun willberetumed.A domestic abuser convicted in conjunctionwithafirearm will also beprohibitedfrom possessing any p<strong>is</strong>tol for threeyears from <strong>the</strong> date of conviction. Violationof th<strong>is</strong> prov<strong>is</strong>ion becomes a grossm<strong>is</strong>demeanor.Testimony given dunngJudiciary Committeehearings indicated <strong>the</strong> change <strong>is</strong> forsituationswherea verbalthreat ofa firearm<strong>is</strong> used, or "where a gun may be placed ona table and not a word spoken," during adomestic d<strong>is</strong>pute.Additionally, anyone convicted of a"crime of violence," which includes morethan two dozen felony offenses, <strong>is</strong> prohibitedfrom possessing a p<strong>is</strong>tol for 10 years.Violation ofth<strong>is</strong> section <strong>is</strong> a felony.The measure will become effective Aug.1,1992. (SF16I9*/HFI803)No butane for minorsSelling butane to minors <strong>is</strong> a m<strong>is</strong>demeanor,and retailers are also required tod<strong>is</strong>play a "conspicuous" sign outlining <strong>the</strong>toxic products banned for sale to rrrinors.Thesignmust also includea warning of<strong>the</strong>dangers of abusing such substances.Thoseretailers sellingjust butaneandnoo<strong>the</strong>r toxic substances are only required topost a sign indicating that <strong>the</strong> sale of butane<strong>is</strong> illegal for sale tominors, ra<strong>the</strong>rthanl<strong>is</strong>ting all substances where sale to minors<strong>is</strong> prohibited. These include glue, cement,and aerosol paints that contain intoxicatingchemicals.Thebill<strong>is</strong>effective]uly 1, 1992. (SF979*/HF1l96)--Highlights of anti-crime bill• Ufe, with no possibility for parole, for those convicted of first-degree rrorder involving forciblecriminal sexual conduct.• Increases <strong>the</strong> staMory maximum for first-degree criminal sexual conduct from 25 to 30years.• Increases <strong>the</strong> sfoMory maximumforseconcklegree criminalsexualconductfrom 20to25years.• Imposes life, with eligibilityfor parole after 30years, for those convicted of first


Crock, cocaine penaltiesTheLeg<strong>is</strong>latureactedinJanuaryto equalize<strong>the</strong> penalties for crack and powdercocaine. As a result, those convicted ofselling or possessing powder cocaine willnow face longerjail tenns and stiffer fines.Thechange<strong>is</strong>inresponse to a<strong>Minnesota</strong>Supreme Court ruling (State". Russell) thatsaid <strong>the</strong>re was "no rational bas<strong>is</strong>" for imposingharsher penalties for crack cocainethan powdered cocaine.Under <strong>the</strong> new law, those convicted ofpossessing 25 grams ofany type of cocainecould face up to 30 years in jail and a $1million fine. Previously, <strong>the</strong> threshold forpowdercocaine possessionwas 500gramsto face <strong>the</strong> same penalty.The measure became effective Jan. 18,1992. (SFll*niF1840)Uving will upclateThose desiring a living will be reqUiredto add <strong>the</strong>ir birthdate to <strong>the</strong> form, beginningAug.1,1992.The change <strong>is</strong> to avoid confusion amongpeople with identical names who desireliving wills.Also, <strong>the</strong> applicant will be askedifhe orshe has previously indicated a desire to bean organ donor. (SF21 11*IHF2316)Aiding suicideBoards regulating certain health professionals- physicians, physicianass<strong>is</strong>tants,nurses, dent<strong>is</strong>ts, and phannic<strong>is</strong>ts - aregiven <strong>the</strong> authority to take d<strong>is</strong>ciplinaryaction against those proven to have aidedor those who attempted to aid a suicide.Thelaw also clarifies what <strong>is</strong> not "aidingsuicide."Medication orprocedures admin<strong>is</strong>teredto relieve a patient's pain ord<strong>is</strong>comfort ­even if <strong>the</strong> action may hasten or increase<strong>the</strong> r<strong>is</strong>k of death - does not constituteaidingsuicide, unless done "knowingly" tocause death.Acivil cause ofaction<strong>is</strong> also created,andmay bebrought <strong>by</strong>anyimmediate relative,heir orbeneficiary, legal guardian orbenefactorof <strong>the</strong> person who was aided insuicide, against <strong>the</strong> person who aids orattempts to aid <strong>the</strong> suicide. The maximumcivil penalty<strong>is</strong> $50,000. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong>appliesinanycase, not just those involving health professionals.-Criminalpenalties for aidingorattemptingto aida suicidewerenot increased. Thecurrent maximum penalty for anyone aidingsuicide <strong>is</strong> 15 years in pr<strong>is</strong>on and a$30,000 fine. Aiding attempted suicidecarries a maximum pr<strong>is</strong>on term of sevenyears and a $14,000 fine. (SF1693*/HF2488)Transferring inmatesSince 1927, any inmate being transportedmore than 25 miles <strong>by</strong> a correctionalofficer has been entitled to have anescort of <strong>the</strong> same sex.As a cost-saving measure, that d<strong>is</strong>tancehas been ra<strong>is</strong>ed to 100 miles at <strong>the</strong> requestof <strong>the</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> Sheriffs Association.Given <strong>the</strong> long d<strong>is</strong>tances county sheriffsand <strong>the</strong>ir deputies often must travel ingreater <strong>Minnesota</strong>, <strong>the</strong> 25-mile cap "wasantiquated," said <strong>the</strong> House sponsorof<strong>the</strong>bill.The expense of<strong>the</strong> paid escorts was saidto be "cost prohibitive" during committeetestimony.The measure, which became effectiveAug. 1,1992, passed both bodies withouta d<strong>is</strong>senting vote. (SF2124*IHF2896)Zero tolerance for violence<strong>Minnesota</strong>lawmakers haveformally recognizedthat "every person in <strong>the</strong> state hasa right to live free from violence." Eachstate agency <strong>is</strong> encouraged to develop a"zero tolerancefor violence" policy to coincidewith th<strong>is</strong> statement.Suggested plans should include how anagency might eliminate any potential forviolenceinandaround <strong>the</strong>workplace, andways to promote violence-free behavior inpeople <strong>the</strong> agency serves and regulates.The proposal, introduced or co-sponsored<strong>by</strong> all 42 women in <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature,becameeffectiveApril 14, 1992. (SF 1985*/HF2964)Highlights: LawsTowing parking violatorsThink twice <strong>the</strong> next time you considerdouble-parking. You may be towed ­immediately.State law requires that authorities waitfour hours after a car has been cited for aparking or traffic violation before <strong>the</strong>y cantow a vehicle.Now, however, <strong>the</strong>re are 16 exceptionsto <strong>the</strong> law, with a vehicle illegally parkedand blocking <strong>the</strong> exit of a lawfully parkedvehicle being one of <strong>the</strong> latest additions to<strong>the</strong> l<strong>is</strong>t.O<strong>the</strong>r exceptions added th<strong>is</strong> year includeparking at a bus stop dUring prohibitedhours,andparkinginaschool zone ona school day where :Signs prOhibit it. Themeasure goes into effect Aug. 1, 1992.(HF155)Umited liability companyA new hybrid business organizationcalled a Limited liability Company (LLC)will ex<strong>is</strong>t in <strong>Minnesota</strong> beginning Jan. 1,1993.The measure will grant qualifying smallbusinesses <strong>the</strong> tax advantages ofa partnership,without some of <strong>the</strong> restrictions thata partnership classification entails.Ex<strong>is</strong>ting corporations aren't expected toconvert to LLC status, according to <strong>the</strong>bill's sponsor. Ra<strong>the</strong>r, <strong>the</strong> LLC would appealmainly to fonning smaller professionalorganizations or members of <strong>the</strong>National Federation of Independent Businessmen.The LLC language <strong>is</strong> largely 'borrowed'from <strong>the</strong>state's ex<strong>is</strong>ting Business CorporationAct. However, an LLC offers no stock.The ownership <strong>is</strong> strictly in capital, notshares.Under <strong>the</strong> act, an LLC would tenninatewheneverany memberwithdrew from <strong>the</strong>organization, unless <strong>the</strong>ir <strong>is</strong> unanimousconsent from all o<strong>the</strong>r members to continue.There can be advance agreements<strong>made</strong> for "continuity of life," that <strong>is</strong> transferring<strong>the</strong> business of one legal entity to anew business, which would be essentially<strong>the</strong> same business without one ofits partners.The measure has <strong>the</strong> preliminaryapproval of <strong>the</strong> Internal Revenue Service.(HF1910)33


Highlights: LawsDWI penalties increased<strong>Minnesota</strong>nswho drivecars,boats,snowmobiles,or all-terrain vehicles while intoxicatedwill face stiffer penalties.The governor has signed a bill that itschiefHouseauthorcalled "<strong>the</strong>most sweepingchangesto state DWI law in 20 years."(SF897*IHF285)Vehicle seizure for OWl offendersFor <strong>the</strong> first time in <strong>Minnesota</strong>, repeatdrunk drivers could lose <strong>the</strong>ir cars. Thenew law says drivers convicted of <strong>the</strong>irfourthDWI-relatedoffensewithinfiveyearsmust forfeit <strong>the</strong>ir vehicles, as will thosewith five convictions within IS years.People convicted of a DWI whose driver'slicenses have been permanently revokedwill also lose <strong>the</strong>ir cars. The measure becomeseffective Aug. I, 1992. (SF897*,Article 1, Section 151HF285)Driver's license suspensions extendedFirst-time DWI offenders will be withouta limited license for at least IS days.Current law allows forimmediate<strong>is</strong>suanceof a limited licenseinmost circumstances.First-time offenders refusing to submit to ablood-alcohol test willlose <strong>the</strong>irlicense for90 days.Suspected second-time DWI-offenderswill lose <strong>the</strong>ir driver's license for 90 days,up from <strong>the</strong> current 45-day wait, for alimited license. Convicted second-timerswill lose <strong>the</strong>ir driver's license for 180 days- double <strong>the</strong> current penalty. Secondtimerswho refuse <strong>the</strong> blood-alcohol testwill lose <strong>the</strong>ir license for a year. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> measurebecomes effective Jan. 1, 1993.(SF897*, Article I, Section 231HF285)Mandatory blood-alcohol testsIt will be a m<strong>is</strong>demeanor to refuse tosubmit to a blood-alcohol test. Currently,it <strong>is</strong> a gross m<strong>is</strong>demeanorforrepeat offendersto refuse a test, but <strong>the</strong>re <strong>is</strong> no criminalsanction for first-time offenders. Themeasurebecomes effective Jan. 1, 1993.(SF897*, Article 1, Section 61HF285)-Boating and hunting while intoxicatedThe bill makes it easier for conservationofficers to arrest thosesuspectedof drivinga boat, snowmobile, or all-terrain vehicleunder <strong>the</strong> influence.Under current law, officers can onlycharge people with suspected violationswhen <strong>the</strong>y witness <strong>the</strong> offense, orin thosecases where <strong>the</strong>re was an accident. Now,officersmayact "withoutregard" to whe<strong>the</strong>r<strong>the</strong> act occurred in <strong>the</strong> officer's presence.The boat prov<strong>is</strong>ionwent into effectJune1, 1992, but <strong>the</strong> section relating to snowmobilesand all-terrain vehicles goes intoeffect Aug. 1, 1992.(SF897* , Article 2,Section I; Article 3, Section IIHF285).Any hunters refusing a blood-alcoholtest will befined $500andprohibitedfromhunting for a year. The measure goes intoeffect Aug. i, 1992. (SF897*, Article 5,Section 2IHF285)A Senate prov<strong>is</strong>ion attempting to ease<strong>the</strong> penalty for hunting while intoxicated- currently a five-year hunting licenserevocation period - was deleted <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong>House. The Senate attempt said that ajudge "may" prohibit an offender fromobtaining a license for "up to" five yearS.Grants to countiesThe bill also creates a $500,000 grantfund for counties to develop intensive probationprograms forrepeat DWI offenders.A similar appropriation for $164,000 wasvetoed <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> governorlast year. The measuregoesinto effectJuly 1,1992. (SF897*,Article 1, Section 301HF285)Comm<strong>is</strong>sion on repeat OWl offendersAn 18-member leg<strong>is</strong>lative comm<strong>is</strong>sionalso will be created on "<strong>the</strong> confinementand treatment ofDWI recidiv<strong>is</strong>ts," andwillbegiven $15,000. The comm<strong>is</strong>sionwill becharged with creating a specific proposal"to protect society" from five-time DWIoffenders. Thecomm<strong>is</strong>sionwill be orderedto study 10topic areas,including<strong>the</strong>useofdeterrent drugs for offenders who are unsuccessfulin treatment programs, and <strong>the</strong>possibility of creating a felony-level DWIcharge. An earlier version of<strong>the</strong> bill wouldhave <strong>made</strong> six-time convicted offenderswithin IS years guilty of a felony. CurrentDWI law provides no penalty greater thana gross m<strong>is</strong>demeanor. That portion of <strong>the</strong>bill was scrapped in negotiations betweenHouse and Senate bill sponsors. The measuregoesintoeffectJan.I,1993. (SF897*,Article I, Section 291llF285)Conciliation court ceiling ra<strong>is</strong>edYou may beable to recovermoremoneyif you file a claim in conciliation courtunder a bill <strong>the</strong> governor signed April 29,1992. The maximum level that could berecoveredinconciliationcourtwillbera<strong>is</strong>edto $5,000 beginning July 1, 1992, - upfrom $4,000.But <strong>the</strong> ceilingwill bera<strong>is</strong>ed even higherinsucceedingyears. Thelevelwill be ra<strong>is</strong>edto $6,000 onJuly 1,1993, and to $7,500onJuly 1, 1994.The measure also will eliminate <strong>the</strong> ex<strong>is</strong>ting$2,500 limit on claims involvingconsumer credit transactions. Court admin<strong>is</strong>tratorshadrequested<strong>the</strong>eliminationof<strong>the</strong>lowerceilingbecause<strong>the</strong>ysaidit wasdifficult to admin<strong>is</strong>ter.The measure formalizes into law a practicethat has been in place for several yearsin all areas of <strong>the</strong> state except Ramsey andHennepin counties.It states that people can be represented<strong>by</strong>anattorney"when<strong>the</strong>conciliationcourt,in its d<strong>is</strong>cretion, finds <strong>the</strong> interests ofjusticewouldbest beserved<strong>by</strong> that representation,andit<strong>is</strong> limitedto <strong>the</strong> extent and<strong>the</strong>manner that <strong>the</strong> judge considers helpful."In Hennepin and Ramsey counties, attorneyscanbepresentinconciliationcourtwithout <strong>the</strong> approval of <strong>the</strong> judge underex<strong>is</strong>ting practices. The measure does notaffect that practice. (SF1691*IHF2206)Data privacyThe state's data practices act has been<strong>made</strong> significantly more "user-friendly."<strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> year's data practices bill includes anintroduction to <strong>the</strong>state data practices act,with an exhaustive l<strong>is</strong>t of cross-referencesfound throughout state law. The measurebecomes effective Aug. 1, 1992. (HF2181,Section 4)34


..Highlights: lawsBackground checks for child workersThe <strong>Minnesota</strong> Child Protection BackgroundCheck Act will be created, andapply to essentially any ex<strong>is</strong>ting or potentialemployee,volunteer,orbusinessownerwho has access to children, and any businessor organization that cares, treats, oreducates kids.The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension(BCA) will be charged with developingprocedures to respond to organizationsrequesting background checks forchildren's service workers.Organizations will be authorized to askworkersif<strong>the</strong>yhave everbeen convicted ofchild abuse crimes, felony-level assaults,criminal sexual conduct, or any assaultagainst a minor, among o<strong>the</strong>r crimes.The individual will have to consent to<strong>the</strong> background check, after which he/shewould be entitled to a copy of<strong>the</strong> investigationresults andmay challenge <strong>the</strong> accuracyof <strong>the</strong> report.Organizations will be permitted to use<strong>the</strong> background check as a condition ofemployment. The subject of <strong>the</strong> backgroundcheck will have <strong>the</strong> right to knowifheorshewas denied <strong>the</strong>jobbased on<strong>the</strong>background check.The BCA will be allowed to charge a feeto those requesting <strong>the</strong> check. Employersmay not, in tum, charge <strong>the</strong> applicant oremployee for th<strong>is</strong> service.The BCA will not be permitted to respondto background requests <strong>made</strong> <strong>by</strong>those o<strong>the</strong>r than <strong>the</strong> children's service organizationoutlinedin <strong>the</strong> act. The agency<strong>is</strong> also provided immunity from any litigationresultingfrom<strong>the</strong>background checks.The measure goes into effect Aug. 1,1992. (HF2181, Sections 18-22)AIDS testing of sex offendersOffenders convicted of first-throughfourth-degree criminalsexual conduct canbe ordered <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> court to submit to anHIV-test if <strong>the</strong> victim requests it.A victim's right to request th<strong>is</strong> test willalso be added to <strong>the</strong> current informationthat hospitals must give a patient seekingservices for sexual assault.For<strong>the</strong>test to be ordered, evidencemustshow <strong>the</strong> offender's blood or semen wasexposed to or in contact with <strong>the</strong> victim'sbrokenskin. Theprosecutingattorneymustmake a motion for <strong>the</strong> test.The results will remain private, and willbe <strong>available</strong> to <strong>the</strong> victim upon request. If<strong>the</strong> victim <strong>is</strong> a minor, results will <strong>the</strong>n be<strong>made</strong> <strong>available</strong> to h<strong>is</strong> or her parent orguardian.Positive results will be reported to <strong>the</strong>Department ofHealth, anda trained counselorwill <strong>the</strong>n d<strong>is</strong>close <strong>the</strong> results to <strong>the</strong>victim. Results will not be recorded in anycourt <strong>document</strong>s. After results are d<strong>is</strong>closedto <strong>the</strong> victim or victim's guardian,<strong>the</strong>y must be destroyed.<strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> law will go into effectJan. 1, 1993,and will apply to crimes committed on orafter that date. (HF2181, Section 27)Heritage preservation actState data privacy laws will be eased sothat relatives of children considered forout-of-homeplacement canbefound moreeasily.Courtswill also bemandatedto consider<strong>the</strong>heritage ofa childwhenconsideringanout-of-home placement. Heritage <strong>is</strong> currendroneofthree criteria tobeconsideredfor such placements, but critics argued <strong>the</strong>prov<strong>is</strong>ion often <strong>is</strong>n't followed.The measure also amends <strong>the</strong> MinorityHeritage Preservation Act to apply to childrenof all races, not just minorities. Thechangewas <strong>made</strong> to bring <strong>the</strong> law into line·with a <strong>Minnesota</strong> Court ofAppeals ruling,which held <strong>the</strong> act unconstitutional.(SFI82~*/HFl941)Peace Officer Training SchoolA proposed law enforcement school atMetropolitan State University in St. Paulwill receive about $500,000 in fundingthrough an increase in <strong>the</strong> surcharge ontraffic fines.The surcharge on traffic fines was increasedto 15 percent from 12 percent tofinance <strong>the</strong> school and o<strong>the</strong>r law enforcementprograms providedthrough<strong>the</strong>PeaceOfficers Standards and Training (POST)Board.One million dollars in funding for <strong>the</strong>law enforcement school, which was approved<strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> 1991 Leg<strong>is</strong>lature, was vetoed<strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> governor last summer.In <strong>the</strong> past, <strong>the</strong> POST Board receivedappropriationsfrom <strong>the</strong>state'sgeneralfund.Now, it willbecompletely funded through<strong>the</strong> 15 percent traffic fine surcharge,whichwill substantially increase its operatingbudget.Themeasure calls for $4.15 million to becollected in <strong>the</strong> Peace Officers Standardand Training (POST) Board's special revenuefund.The measure <strong>is</strong> effective July 1, 1992.(HF2694, Article 3, Sections 74-76)Beepers and cellular phonesCounty attorneys will be able to subpoenacellular phone records and those ofpaging companies to aid in ongoing investigations.Current law applies only to"records of telephone companies."Additionally, <strong>the</strong>y will be authorized tosubpoena records of safe deposit box accountnumbers, customer savings andchecking account numbers maintained <strong>by</strong>banks and safe deposit box companies.The measure goes into effect Aug. 1, 1992.(HF2181, Section 24)Leg<strong>is</strong>lative Comm<strong>is</strong>sions(See Governmental Operations, page 21)Killed in <strong>the</strong> line of duty(See Governmental Operations, page 22)..35


Highlights: LawsLabor-ManagementRelationsWorkers' compensation reformBeginning th<strong>is</strong> fall, employers will payabout 16 percent less for <strong>the</strong>irshare of<strong>the</strong>workers' compensationprogram afterlawmakersdecided to cut benefits recentlyinjured employees can receive and makeo<strong>the</strong>r changes in <strong>the</strong> $1.2-billion-per-yearprogram.Themeasure<strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong>first significant changein<strong>Minnesota</strong>'sworkers' compensationlawsinadecade. Businessadvocateshadpushedhard for reforms in recent years, sayingwithout <strong>the</strong>m <strong>the</strong> cost of operating in <strong>the</strong>state was nearly prohibitive.Employer insurance premiums shouldfall <strong>by</strong> about $200millionperyear and <strong>the</strong>bill places a freeze on premium increasesthroughDecember 1993. It createsa "managedcare" system of medical providers,requiringstate certificationbefore<strong>the</strong>ycantreat injured workers, and establ<strong>is</strong>hes acomm<strong>is</strong>sion of business and labor leadersto fur<strong>the</strong>r examine program savings.Thenewlawattemptstolimit cost growthin <strong>the</strong> program <strong>by</strong> redUCing <strong>the</strong> periodinjured workers can claim temporary d<strong>is</strong>abilitybenefits, restricting <strong>the</strong> type of eligiblerehabilitation services, and lowering<strong>the</strong>minimum compensationinjuredworkerscan receive.Yearly cost-of-living adjustments werelimited to 4 percent, with <strong>the</strong> first "escalator"increase delayed until two years after<strong>the</strong> worker was hurt. Beneficiaries currentlycan receive up to a 6 percent annualadjustment starting one year after <strong>the</strong>iraccident.The new policies affect only injuredworkersseekingbenefitsafterAug. I,1992;ex<strong>is</strong>ting claims are not affected. Opponentsof <strong>the</strong> measure said it relied toomuchoncuttingbenefitsforworkerswhilenot pursuing savings through improvedworkplace safety programsormedical costcontainments. (SF2107*/HFl952)--American Indians and taxesAmerican Indian tribal governments arenow able to opt for <strong>the</strong> same treatment as<strong>Minnesota</strong> local governments under stateunemployment compensation law. However,it <strong>is</strong> uncertain whe<strong>the</strong>r prov<strong>is</strong>ionsspecifiC to <strong>the</strong>Red Lake Band ofChippewawill comply with federal law.Because <strong>the</strong> Red Lake Band chose not tobe designated as an employer under statelaw, <strong>the</strong> federal government <strong>is</strong> trying tocollect hundreds ofthousands of dollarsinunemployment insurance back taxes.The taxes are designed to encourageemployers to take part instate unemploymentinsurance programs, but tribal leaderssaid that <strong>the</strong> law <strong>is</strong> not cons<strong>is</strong>tent with<strong>the</strong>ir status as a sovereign nation.The measure extends <strong>the</strong> governmentalstatus. to <strong>the</strong> tribe as of Aug. I, 1993, andattempts to retroactively remove all triballiability for <strong>the</strong> federal tax.The leg<strong>is</strong>lation <strong>is</strong> scheduled to sunsetAug. I, 1995: (SF1590*/HF2360)Smokers' rights on <strong>the</strong> jobAbill <strong>the</strong> governorsigned will not allowemployers to fire workers for any legalactivities <strong>the</strong>y engagein away from <strong>the</strong>job.The new law specifies that an employercan't fire people for drinking and smokingtobacco. But somenon-smokingadvocatesand business leaders say <strong>the</strong> measure undulyelevates smokers' rights.The law also provides for exceptionswhen workers fail to comply with conditionsin a chemical dependency treatmentor aftercare program.In addition, it allows an employer tod<strong>is</strong>m<strong>is</strong>s a workerwhereh<strong>is</strong> orherbehavioroff <strong>the</strong> job affects life insurance premiumspaid <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> employer."Employer," as defined in th<strong>is</strong> law, doesnot include <strong>the</strong> state orany o<strong>the</strong>r politicalor governmental unit.The measure becomes effective Aug. I,1992. (SF2336*/HF2445)Personnel recordsUpon request, employers must makecopies of personnel records <strong>available</strong> toboth current and past employees.Workers are currently allowed to look at<strong>the</strong>irfiles, butemployers are onlyrequiredto give <strong>the</strong>m copies of d<strong>is</strong>puted sections.As of Aug. 1, 1992, former employeesneed only submit a written request to <strong>the</strong>employer to receive <strong>the</strong>irpersonnelrecord<strong>by</strong> mail. In <strong>the</strong> past, former employeeswere allowed to review <strong>the</strong>ir records, butcould only do so at ornear <strong>the</strong> employer'slocation.Current employees must review <strong>the</strong> fileat <strong>the</strong> employer's office dUring normalbusiness hours before requesting a copy.The employermay charge <strong>the</strong> employeeor former employee for any duplicatingand mailing costs. (HF 1889)Time off for child care activitiesEmployers,beginningAug. 1, 1992,mustgrant employees a total of 16 hours ofunpaid leave per year to attend parentalconferences or classroom activities at achild care center.Current law applies to schools, but notchild care centers.The change also applies to special educationprograms and o<strong>the</strong>r regular prekindergartenprograms.Employees are permitted to use accruedvacation time to attend <strong>the</strong>ir child's activities.(HF2142)36


..Highlights: lawsLocal Government &Metropolitan AffairsNo vacation time paybackA bill that <strong>is</strong> designed to prevent localelected officials such as <strong>the</strong> fonner mayorof Duluth from being compensated forunused vacation and sick time has beensigned <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> governor.The measure applies to cities, counties,school d<strong>is</strong>tricts, metropolitan or regionalagencies, oro<strong>the</strong>rpolitical subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions of<strong>the</strong> state.Thefonnermayorreceivedseveral thousanddollars in compensationafterleavingoffice, causing several people and agencies,including <strong>the</strong> state auditor's office, toquestion<strong>the</strong>practice. Themeasure<strong>is</strong> effectiveAug. 1, 1992. (SF2194*, Section 10/HF2404)Frequent flyer milesFrequent flyer miles accrued <strong>by</strong> publicemployees and paid for with public fundswill revert to <strong>the</strong> public body that bought<strong>the</strong>m.The measure requires <strong>the</strong>airline passengerwho received <strong>the</strong> frequent flyer bonusto report <strong>the</strong> benefit within 90 days. Thelaw <strong>is</strong> effective Aug. 1, 1992.The newlaw also will require <strong>the</strong> executive,leg<strong>is</strong>lative, and judicial branches ofstate government, and each political subdiv<strong>is</strong>ionin <strong>the</strong> state, to develop policiesconcerning <strong>the</strong> accrual of suchbenefits <strong>by</strong>July 1, 1993. (SF2194*, Section 20/HF2404)Reporting thievesPublic employees or public officers arenow required to report <strong>the</strong> d<strong>is</strong>covery of<strong>the</strong>ft orembezzlement to <strong>the</strong>state auditor.Anyunlawful useofpublicfunds uncovered<strong>by</strong> civil servants must also be reported.Public employees and officers are exemptedfrom <strong>the</strong> reporting requirementwhen doing so would interfere with anongoing criminal investigation.The measure, which becomes effectiveAug. 1,1992, does not specify a criminalpenalty for failing to report <strong>the</strong>ft or embezzlement.(SF2194*IHF2404, Sec. 17)Pictures prohibitedThose calendars that cities sometimessend to <strong>the</strong>ir respective residents can't includepictures of elected officials anymore.Thebill prohibits cities, counties, schoold<strong>is</strong>tricts, metropolitan or regional agencies,or o<strong>the</strong>r political subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions of <strong>the</strong>state from d<strong>is</strong>tributing "a report or o<strong>the</strong>rpublication" that includes pictures ofelected representatives.Directories of public services provided<strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> political subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion, however, areexempt from <strong>the</strong> measure, whichbecomeseffective Aug. 1, 1992. (SF2194*, SectionIIIHF2404)Fence controversiesGood fences make good neighbors, accordingto Robert Frost, but who pays for<strong>the</strong> fence?State law says ifa partition fence <strong>is</strong> to beerected on adjoining <strong>Minnesota</strong> land, <strong>the</strong>adjoining owners pay equally for its constructionand maintenance.In <strong>the</strong> case of a controversy - any casewhere ei<strong>the</strong>r party d<strong>is</strong>agrees about <strong>the</strong>need for a fence - fence viewers resolve<strong>the</strong>d<strong>is</strong>pute. Theviewers aregenerally town­·ship board or city council members.Now, under a newlaw applying only toSt. Lou<strong>is</strong> County, property owners nolongerhave an obligation to pay for a fenceif <strong>the</strong>y can prove <strong>the</strong>y don't need it.The lawalso allows that fence costs maybeapportioned according to <strong>the</strong>"needandbenefit of each party," not just <strong>the</strong> currentso-so split.Should <strong>the</strong> circumstances that led to anexemption ruling change within sevenyears, ei<strong>the</strong>r party may ask that <strong>the</strong> situationbe re-evaluated.The measure becomes effective uponlocal approval. (HF2115)Welcome toZumbrota!Community ID signsThe city of Zumbrota wanted to place a"welcome" sign on <strong>the</strong> highway into town,butd<strong>is</strong>covereditwouldbeillegal. Statelawonly allowed <strong>the</strong> signs to be posted oncommercially-zoned property.So town leaders urged <strong>the</strong>ir state representativeto change <strong>the</strong> law. Now, with <strong>the</strong>penn<strong>is</strong>sion of <strong>the</strong> owner of <strong>the</strong> land onwhich <strong>the</strong> sign will be placed, any county,town, or city can erect a communityidentificationsignwithintwo miles of<strong>the</strong> community,regardless ofhow<strong>the</strong>land<strong>is</strong> zoned.The signs must be smaller than 750square feet, and also must be approved <strong>by</strong><strong>the</strong> community's governing board.The measure becomes effective Aug. 1,1992. (SFI893*/HF2183)Equalizing revitalization grantsThe city of Minneapol<strong>is</strong> will be dividingits Neighborhood Revitalization Programfunds inwhatsomesay <strong>is</strong> a more equitablefashion.Last year, participants were chosen <strong>by</strong>lottery. Of <strong>the</strong> IS neighborhood "winners,"13 were from south Minneapol<strong>is</strong>.Thefar-northandnor<strong>the</strong>ast portions of<strong>the</strong>city were shut out.So, th<strong>is</strong> year, leg<strong>is</strong>lators from northMinneapol<strong>is</strong>sponsored a bill ensuring that all11 of <strong>the</strong> city's planning d<strong>is</strong>tricts will berepresented in <strong>the</strong> revitalization program.The planning d<strong>is</strong>tricts are composed ofseveral neighborhoods,with<strong>the</strong> exceptionof<strong>the</strong>Phillipsneighborhood, which<strong>is</strong> also37


Highlights: lawsa separate planning d<strong>is</strong>trict.The Neighborhood Revitalization Programwas createdin 1990to "preserve andenhance.... <strong>the</strong> public health and safety,economic vitality, and <strong>the</strong> sense of community"in <strong>the</strong> city's neighborhoods. TheannualMinneapol<strong>is</strong> programbudget<strong>is</strong> $20million.The measure became effective April 25,1992. (SF2314*/HF2302)Red<strong>is</strong>trictingCongressional red<strong>is</strong>tricting(See Vetoed bills, page 44)Leg<strong>is</strong>lative red<strong>is</strong>tricting(See Vetoed bills, page 44)Regulated IndustriesOpen meetings for co-opsTwo bills that affect how electric cooperativesoperate were signed into law <strong>by</strong>Gov. Arne Carlson.Onenewlaw requires that electric cooperativeswith more than 50,000 membersopen meetings of <strong>the</strong> board ofdirectors toall members of <strong>the</strong> cooperative and givereasonable prior notice of <strong>the</strong> meeting.The law also says that electric cooperativeswith more than 35,000 membersmust provide equalrepresentationon<strong>the</strong>irboards of directors through red<strong>is</strong>trictingevery 10 years. Thenumberofmembersinanyone d<strong>is</strong>trict will notbeallowed tovaryfrom <strong>the</strong> average <strong>by</strong> more than 10percent.The red<strong>is</strong>tricting law took effect April4,1992; cooperatives that fall under <strong>the</strong> laware required to survey <strong>the</strong>ir membershipfor equal representation withinoneyearof<strong>the</strong>ir next meeting. (SFl298*/HF1488)The open meetingrequirement will takeeffect Aug. I, 1992, and has a number of-exceptions. (HFl489)Both measures affect two co-ops in <strong>the</strong>state, Anoka Electric Association and DakotaElectric Association.Tracing harassing phone callsWhat <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> standard procedure for getting<strong>the</strong> telephone company to trace harassingcalls? Currently, <strong>the</strong>re <strong>is</strong>n't one ­but <strong>the</strong>re soon will be.The Leg<strong>is</strong>lature has directed <strong>the</strong> PublicUtilities Comm<strong>is</strong>sion to adopt rules governinghow telephone companies shouldrespond to requests for tracers <strong>made</strong> <strong>by</strong>people who say <strong>the</strong>y are <strong>the</strong> victims ofharassing telephone calls. The rules mustaddress when a request for a tracermaybedenied ordelayed. The new law applies toeach of<strong>the</strong> 98 .telephone companies operatingin <strong>Minnesota</strong>.A recent memo to <strong>the</strong> bill's sponsorindicates <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>sion has begun <strong>the</strong>rulemaking process.In general, U. S. West will not provide atracer service without a filed police reportoutlining <strong>the</strong> alleged harassment, and atracer authorization signed <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> telephonecustomer.Typically, in order for a tracer to beauthorized, <strong>the</strong> harassment should be occurringthree to five days per week.In an emergency situation, after a callfrom police, U. S. West will immediatelybegin a two-week tracer period.In lieu of a tracer, representatives fromU.S. West's "annoyance bureau" recommend"bluffing" a harasser, <strong>by</strong> saying that<strong>the</strong>line<strong>is</strong> tapped, or <strong>by</strong>spreading rumorsof a phony tracer among acquaintances,who are often <strong>the</strong>violators. Themaximumpenalty for phoneharassment <strong>is</strong> 90 days injail and a $700 fine.U. S. West will change a customer'sphone number free of charge in cases ofharassment. However, <strong>the</strong> fee to maintainan unl<strong>is</strong>ted number <strong>is</strong> $2.45 per month.The new law, which became effectiveAprilll, 1992, stems from <strong>the</strong> frustratedefforts of a Minneapol<strong>is</strong> family whose harassmentproblems nearly drove <strong>the</strong>m tomove. House sponsorRep. Wes Skoglund(DFL-Mpls) believes <strong>the</strong> mandated ruleswill "make <strong>the</strong> phone companies take <strong>the</strong><strong>is</strong>sue more seriously." (HF2082)Liqueur-filled candyA 1990 law authorized <strong>the</strong> sale of liqueur-filledcandy in liquor stores, but, didn't define what "liqueur-filled" meant.<strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> year, lawmakers explained thatanycandywitha liquid centercontainingmorethana 0.5 percentalcohol<strong>by</strong>volume qualifiesas "liqueur-filled."That's different from a "confection containingalcohol," which has <strong>the</strong> alcoholmixed along with <strong>the</strong> rest of <strong>the</strong> ingredientsandhas no "liquid" center. Each pieceof such candy must indicate on <strong>the</strong> labelthatit can't besoldtoanyoneunder21 andthat <strong>the</strong> alcohol content <strong>is</strong> less than 5percent <strong>by</strong> volume. Such a sale to an underagel:myer would be a m<strong>is</strong>demeanor.BeginningAug. I, 1992, candy containingalcohol can be sold in both liquor andcandy stores, but not a convenience store.To sell candy containing alcohol, a businessmust derive 50 percent of its grossrevenue from candy sales.Uqueur-filled candy <strong>is</strong> still limited tosales inliquorstores and cannot be sold tothose under 21 years of age. (HF2709)38,.


-Highlighls: lawsRules & Leg<strong>is</strong>lativeAdmin<strong>is</strong>trationComm<strong>is</strong>sion subpoena powerAny House or Senate standing committeehas <strong>the</strong> power to subpoena a witness,and has since 1971.Now, joint leg<strong>is</strong>lative comm<strong>is</strong>sions havebeen granted that poweras well. Failure toappear <strong>is</strong> a m<strong>is</strong>demeanor.Several years ago, a joint comm<strong>is</strong>sionconsidered <strong>is</strong>suing a subpoena, but afterchecking <strong>the</strong> law, found it was not clearwhe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> authority included comm<strong>is</strong>sions.Although rarely invoked, <strong>the</strong> subpoenapower has been exerc<strong>is</strong>ed in <strong>the</strong> past ­specifically <strong>by</strong><strong>the</strong>former Claims Committee- which once held full committeestatus. Today, <strong>the</strong> claims subcommitteefalls under <strong>the</strong> jUr<strong>is</strong>diction of <strong>the</strong> AppropriationsCommittee.ThelawbecomeseffectiveAug.l,1992.(HF980)A stomp named WandoIn recognition of a career that "<strong>made</strong> aunique and lasting contribution to Americanchildren's literature," <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>laturepassed a resolution asking <strong>the</strong> U.S. PostmasterGeneral to <strong>is</strong>sue a postal stamp incommemoration ofWanda Gag.Gag was born March 11, 1893, in NewVIm. Her body of work includes 10children's books and a publ<strong>is</strong>hed set ofdiary entries and drawings entitled, GrowingPains. Herfirst children'sbook, Millionsof Cats, was a runnerup for <strong>the</strong> AmericanLibrary Association's Newberry Medal in1928. Herworks have beentranslatedintoeight languages.Herwork<strong>is</strong>inmajormuseumsthroughout<strong>the</strong> world, including <strong>the</strong> Pushkin Museumin Moscow, and <strong>the</strong> Biblio<strong>the</strong>queNationale in Par<strong>is</strong>. (HF1652)~~."'Occasional soles tax' repealPeople who buy farm equipment ando<strong>the</strong>r used equipment that <strong>is</strong> transferredduring <strong>the</strong> sale ofa business will no longerpay sales tax on those items.The Leg<strong>is</strong>lature repealed· <strong>the</strong> tax thatbegan being collected on July 1, 1991,follOwing a howl of protest from farmers,auctioneers, and small business owners.And <strong>the</strong>y weren't <strong>the</strong> only ones upset <strong>by</strong><strong>the</strong> tax. Several leg<strong>is</strong>lators say it was neverintended in <strong>the</strong> first place; <strong>the</strong> vote in <strong>the</strong>House to repeal it was 129-3.The law required people who boughtsmall businesses to pay <strong>the</strong> 6.5 percentsales tax on equipment such as furnitureand office supplies - over and above <strong>the</strong>business sale price. (SF1562*/HFl693)Now, "occasional and <strong>is</strong>olated sales" ofbusiness equipment <strong>is</strong> exempt from <strong>the</strong>sales tax. Aseparatemeasure, <strong>the</strong> omnibustax bill, expanded <strong>the</strong> definition of<strong>is</strong>olatedand occasional sales that are exempt from<strong>the</strong> sales tax. CHF2940, Article 8, Section 16)The law <strong>is</strong> retroactive to June 30 oflastyear. People who paid sales tax on itemspurchased after that date are entitled to arefund from <strong>the</strong> Department of Revenue,butmust follow <strong>the</strong> procedures outlinedinHF2940, Article 8, Section 28.TaxesTax bill approvedBy tapping $160 million of <strong>the</strong> $400millionbudgetreserve, avoidingacross <strong>the</strong>board income taxes, and imposing a salestax onlocal government purchases, HouseandSenatelawmakersare hopingth<strong>is</strong>year'stax bill will help solve <strong>the</strong> state's budgetcr<strong>is</strong><strong>is</strong>. The budget reserve now stands at$240rnillion. (HF2940,Article 9, Section 1)Local government sales taxThe sales tax on local government purchases<strong>is</strong> expected to ra<strong>is</strong>e $67.7 millionfor <strong>the</strong> state in f<strong>is</strong>cal year 1993. Many localpurchases will still be exempt, includingpurchases <strong>by</strong> school d<strong>is</strong>tricts, hospitalsand nursing homes owned and operated<strong>by</strong> local governments, libraries, medicalequipment, and supplies. The prov<strong>is</strong>ion <strong>is</strong>effective for sales <strong>made</strong>afterMay 31, 1992.(HF2940, Article 8, Section 15)O<strong>the</strong>r soles and use tox prov<strong>is</strong>ionsA 50 cent per call tax on 900-servicenumbers will beimposed, and <strong>the</strong> ex<strong>is</strong>tinggross earnings taxwillberepealed. Out-ofstateretailerswill besubject to <strong>the</strong> one-halfcent local option sales tax even though<strong>the</strong>y are exempt from o<strong>the</strong>r local salestaxes. The measure <strong>is</strong> effective for sales<strong>made</strong> after June 30, 1992. (HF2940, Article8, Section 10)Local government trust fund (LGTF)Thebill establ<strong>is</strong>hes <strong>the</strong> $1.4 billion localgovernment trust fund. It will take overand admin<strong>is</strong>ter most state aids to localgovernmentsincludingproperty tax relief,social services aid, and local governmentaid (LGA) which will increase <strong>by</strong> $20 millionover <strong>the</strong>next two years. Two cents outof <strong>the</strong> 6.5 cent state sales tax <strong>is</strong> earmarkedfor <strong>the</strong> trust fund. (HF2940, Article 1)39


Highlights: Laws..County criminal justice aidsA new county criminal justice aids programwill be establ<strong>is</strong>hed and receive $8.4million from <strong>the</strong> trust fundincalendaryear1993. The appropriation can be increasedonly in succeeding years.One-half of<strong>the</strong> d<strong>is</strong>tribution to countieswill bedetermined<strong>by</strong> populationandonehalfwill be determined <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> number ofmore serious crimes. Counties will havebroadflexibility inhow <strong>the</strong>yuse <strong>the</strong>funds.The program becomes effective Jan. 1,1993. (HF2940, Article 1, Section 14)State aid changesAtotal of$2.5millionwill bed<strong>is</strong>tributedthrough <strong>the</strong>LGTI to reimburselastspring'spresidential primary costs.LGTI interest payments to <strong>the</strong> state willbe eliminated in f<strong>is</strong>cal year 1994.The statewill assume 100 percent of<strong>the</strong>costs of all county human services programs.Thecostto<strong>the</strong>statewillbe$978,000in f<strong>is</strong>cal year 1993. LGTF human servicepayments to <strong>the</strong> state will be reduced to .$5.8 million inf<strong>is</strong>cal year 1993 and eliminatedinf<strong>is</strong>calyear 1994. (HF2940,Art. 1)Property tax prov<strong>is</strong>ionsResorts will be allowed to stay openmore than 250 days per year and will notbe reclassified as commercial propertywhich <strong>is</strong> taxed at a higher rate. The measurebecomes effective for taxes payablein1993. (HF2940, Article 2, Sections 17-18)The annual filing requirement for <strong>the</strong>homestead application will be eliminatedand <strong>made</strong>a four-year requirementstartingin 1993, except when property changeshands. The penalty for claimingmorethanone homestead will be doubled from 50 to100 percent of homestead benefits.(HF2940, Article 2, Section 16)Homeowner eligibility for <strong>the</strong> targetingrefund will be modified. The minimumproperty tax increase will go up from 10 to12 percent and <strong>the</strong> maximum refund willbe capped at $1,500. The measure becomeseffective for taxes payable in 1993.(HF2940, Article 2, Section 30)40New property tax exemptionsThe definition of transitional housingwhich <strong>is</strong> tax exempt will be expanded.Additional new exemptions include propertyused for solar devices and metal recycling,containment facilities for agriculturalchemicals, and non-profit ice arenasprimarily used <strong>by</strong> youths. The measure <strong>is</strong>effective for taxes payable in 1993.(HF2940, Article 2, Section 9)Property tax reliefRental property tax rates for buildingswith one to three units will be reduced to2.5 percent for taxes payable 1993, anddropped to 2.3 percent <strong>the</strong>reafter. Apartmentclass rates for those buildings withfour ormore units will drop to 3.4percentfor taxes payable 1993.A temporary tax cut will also benefitthose in manufactured home parks. Theclass rate for taxes payable 1993 was cut to2.0 percent from 2.3 percent. (HF2940,Article 2, Section 18)Income, franch<strong>is</strong>e, and premium taxesThe method of how estimated tax paymentsare calculated for individuals, corporations,partnerships and trusts will bemodified, ra<strong>is</strong>ing $25 million in 1992-93.For individuals, <strong>the</strong> measure becomeseffective for taxable years after Dec. 31,1992. (HF2940, Article 6, Section 3).For partnerships and trusts, <strong>the</strong> prov<strong>is</strong>ionbecame effective for taxable years beginningafterJune 1, 1992. (HF2940,Article6, Sections 4-7, 9)For corporations, <strong>the</strong> measure was retroactivefor taxable years beginning afterDec. 31, 1991, with certain exceptions.(HF2940, Article 6, Section 8)A$25 fee ontax<strong>is</strong> and o<strong>the</strong>rvehicles willbe imposed, and a $15 fee on passengervehicles in lieu of premium taxes for <strong>the</strong>self-insured. Proceeds will be d<strong>is</strong>tributedto local governments for police pensions.<strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> fee becomes effective Jan. 1, 1992.(HF2940, Article 6, Section 2)Business sales tax shiftLargebusinesseswillhelpsolve <strong>the</strong>state'scash flow problems.Businesseswithsales taxreceipts ofmorethan $240,000 peryear will be required toremit <strong>the</strong>ir sales tax receipts to <strong>the</strong> state sixdays earlier each month.State Finance Comm<strong>is</strong>sioner JohnGunyou explained to leg<strong>is</strong>lators in Marchthat shifting <strong>the</strong> payments to <strong>the</strong> 14th ofeach month - instead of <strong>the</strong> 20th - willhelp "smooth out some of <strong>the</strong> peaks andvalleys" in <strong>the</strong> state's cash flow.<strong>Minnesota</strong> has traditionally maintainedalargebudgetreserve because<strong>the</strong>re<strong>is</strong> sucha pronouncedebb andflowinits cashflow.The change will affect only about 1,600of <strong>the</strong> state's 60,000 businesses that remitsales taxes, but those businesses accountfor about 80 percent of total sales taxcollections, according to Gunyou.<strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong>section oftaxlawgoes into effect forsales <strong>made</strong> after Sept. 30, 1992. (HF2940,Article 8, Section 4)•Tax refund on tobacco productsTaxes paid on cigarettes and o<strong>the</strong>r tobaccoproducts that qualify as bad debtunder federal guidelines become refundableafterJuly 1, 1992, or can be used as acredit against o<strong>the</strong>rtaxes owed to <strong>the</strong>state.The money for <strong>the</strong> refunds will comefrom <strong>the</strong> state's general fund.In part, <strong>the</strong> change was <strong>made</strong> to protecttobacco d<strong>is</strong>tributors, who pay all applicabletobacco taxes before receiving paymentfrom retailers for <strong>the</strong> tobacco productsdelivered.Previously, if a retailer closed down beforereceiving a pending order from a d<strong>is</strong>tributor,<strong>the</strong>d<strong>is</strong>tributorswallowed<strong>the</strong>costof <strong>the</strong> tobacco taxes. That loss qualifies asbaddebt, andnowd<strong>is</strong>tributors are entitledto a refund.The change doesn't apply to individualsmokers, and cigarette taxes paid remainnon-tax deductible. (HF2940, Article 8,Sections 5, 6)New tax increment financing (TIF)Locations in St. Lou<strong>is</strong> Park and St. Paulwill be allowed to use TIF to fund redevelopmentof highly polluted areas of lessthan 20 acres whose cleanup costs willexceed market value after cleanup. Thelocations are along Excelsior Boulevard inl


St. Lou<strong>is</strong> Park and lower Payne Avenue inSt. Paul. The measure <strong>is</strong> effective onlyafterlocal government approval. (HF2940, Article9, Sections 29, 30)Pilot jobs tax credit programA pilot jobs tax credit will be created indesignated locales - currently FaribaultCounty and South St. Paul. Businessescould receive a credit of up to $2,000 foreachnewjob that pays over$15,000annually.The program goes into effect in calendaryear 1993. (HF2940, Article 9, Section 1)Taconite fundA taconite economic development fundwill be created <strong>by</strong> freezing <strong>the</strong> taconiteproduction tax and diverting 10.4 centsper ton to <strong>the</strong> fund. Producers may <strong>the</strong>nuse <strong>the</strong>ir share for reinvestment in equipment,research, or technology upon consentofajointlabor-management committee.Funds not used in two years go to <strong>the</strong>taconite environmental protection fund or<strong>the</strong> nor<strong>the</strong>ast <strong>Minnesota</strong> economic developmentfund. The measure <strong>is</strong> effective fortaxes payablein 1993 and 1994. (HF2940,Article 9, Section 8)--gram went into effect April 25, 1992.(HF2940, Article 9, Section 4)White collar chain gangsA white collar chain gang? You could beseeingguysinthree-piecesuitsworking ona public service project near you.The Department of Revenue has beengiven <strong>the</strong> authority to allow people whoowe back taxes to work off those debts <strong>by</strong>performing public service work for a stateagency, political subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion, ornonprofitagency. The program<strong>is</strong> to beadmin<strong>is</strong>tered<strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> Department of Corrections, whichoperates asimilarprogramfor state pr<strong>is</strong>oners.The program <strong>is</strong> to end]une 30,1993.The section of law authorizing <strong>the</strong> pro-~.._-Armory for sole, cheapEach of <strong>the</strong> 12 <strong>Minnesota</strong> armories slottedfor closure must be offered for sale to<strong>the</strong> local unit of government for <strong>the</strong> rockbottomprice of $l.Should<strong>the</strong>localmunicipalityandcountyboth w<strong>is</strong>h to purchase <strong>the</strong> armory, <strong>the</strong>mUnicipality would be given preferencefor <strong>the</strong> building.Grants of up to $25,000 are <strong>available</strong> to<strong>the</strong> purchasing local unit of governmentfor purposes of planning and renovation.The state will save $542,000 peryear asa result of <strong>the</strong> armory closings.The prov<strong>is</strong>ionbecameeffectiveApril 25,1992. (HF2940, Article 2,Sections 49-51)Fee increasesAlthough <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature approved severalfee increases, <strong>the</strong>re <strong>is</strong> only one - <strong>the</strong>drinking water connection fee - that affectsmost <strong>Minnesota</strong>ns.The proposed statewide drinking waterconnection fee of about $5.21 per serviceconnection will help pay for federal mandatesrequiring additional tests for drinkingwater. Minneapol<strong>is</strong> and St. Paul officialsopposed <strong>the</strong> fee because <strong>the</strong>y alreadydo <strong>the</strong> additional testing. (See chart, page 42.)People who use specific state servicesmaynolongerfind bargain-ratefees. Manyof <strong>the</strong> fee increases are intended to make<strong>the</strong> fee more accurately reflect <strong>the</strong> cost of aservice.The clinicalspecimenhandlingfee at <strong>the</strong>Department of Health will increase to $15from $5. And expedited over-<strong>the</strong>-countertransactions at <strong>the</strong> Secretary of State's Officewill increase to $10 from $5.Manylicensefees will increaseunder<strong>the</strong>prov<strong>is</strong>ions of <strong>the</strong> bill to cover <strong>the</strong> cost ofprOviding a license to a person or facility.Highlights: LawsA fourfold increase in license fees for anumberofhealthcare facilities will pay for<strong>the</strong>cost ofongoinglicensingfunctions andhelp wipe out a deficit associated with <strong>the</strong>collection of <strong>the</strong>se fees. The measure willincrease license fees for hospitals, nursinghomes, outpatient surgery centers, boardingcarehomesandsuperv<strong>is</strong>edlivingfacilities.(A license for an outpatient surgicalcenter, for example, will increaseto $1,645from $450).Annualliquorfees will increase substantially,with most license fees doubling.Liquor wholesalers will pay $15,000 for alicense (up from $7,500), while brewerswill pay $2,500 (up from $1,250). Evenimporters and sellers ofsacramental winewill see a doubling of <strong>the</strong>ir license fees to$50 from $25.Insurance fees and license fees for realestate appra<strong>is</strong>ers, insurance adjusters, insurancebrokers,allwill beincreased. Individuallicense fees for insurance brokersand real estate appra<strong>is</strong>ers will double to$100 from $50, and license renewals willincrease to $50 from $25.Proposed cuts to <strong>the</strong> state appropriationfor <strong>the</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> Zoo would be offset <strong>by</strong>allowing <strong>the</strong> zoo to keep adm<strong>is</strong>sion andparkingreceipts. Anadm<strong>is</strong>sionfee increasevoted <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> zoo board will also help offset<strong>the</strong> cuts.The omnibus crime bill, HFl849, increasespenalty assessments on criminalfines to 20 percent - up from 10 percent.It also places a $5 fee on all petty m<strong>is</strong>demeanorso<strong>the</strong>r than parking violations.Although. several fee increases were approved,many were voted down th<strong>is</strong> session.A $1 increase in driver's license feesto help pay for tamper-proof cards passedin <strong>the</strong> Senate, but never <strong>made</strong> it through<strong>the</strong> House. Andproposals to tax pop, automobilerepairs, and packaging all stalledth<strong>is</strong> session.41


---------------------------------A SELECTION OF FEE INCREASES IN MAJOR BIllS- -STATE GOVERNMENTCurrent New Bill # Jufic:Ie/SecIion EffecHw daleGambling equipment d<strong>is</strong>tributor's license $2,500 $3,500 HF2694 Art. 4, Sec. 36 7/1/92Plaintiff, defendant civil Rling fee $85 $110 HF2694 Art. 4, Sec. 42 7/1/92ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT,INFRASTRUCTURE & REGULATIONInsurance broker license $50 $100 HF2694 Art. 3, Sec. 28 7/1/92Insurance salesperson's license $25 $50 HF2694 Art. 3, Sec. 28 7/1/92Real estate appra<strong>is</strong>er license $50 $100 HF2694 Art. 3, Sec. 29 7/1/92Secretary of State Information $5 $10 HF2694 Art. 3, Sec. 19 7/1/92expedited service informationCandidate filing fee for governor, $200 $300 HF2694 Art. 3, Sec. 42 7/1/92U.S. House and judgeshipsU.S. Senate Rling fee $300 $400 HF2694 Art. 3, Sec. 42 7/1/92Candidate Rling fee for state $75 $100 HF2694 Art. 3, Sec. 42 7/1/92House and SenateLiquor control fees:manufacturer of d<strong>is</strong>tilled spirits $7,500 $15,000 HF2694 Art. 3, Sec. 53 7/1/92brewers $1,250 $2,500liquor wholesalers $7,500 $15,000Traffic fine surcharge 12% 15% HF2694 Art. 3, Sec. 74 7/1/92ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCESPesticide reg<strong>is</strong>tration (min. fee) $150 $250 HF2694 Art. 2, Sec. 15 4/14/92Large wholesale food manufacturers 0 $30 HF2694 Art. 2, Sec. 17 4/14/92Certain milk marketing organizations· 0 $50 HF2694 Art. 2, Sec. 17 4/14/92HUMAN RESOURCESSafe drinking water connection 0 $5.21/connection HF2694 Art. 6, Sec. 3 7/1/93Clinical specimen handling fee $5 $15 HF2694 Art. 6, Sec. 2 7/1/93JCAHO hospitals license fee $450 $2,142 HF2694 Art. 6, Sec. 1 7/1/93Non-JCAHO hospitals license fee $468+ $2,228+ HF2694 Art. 6, Sec. 1 7/1/93$29/bed $138/bedNursing home license fee $68+ $324+ HF2694 Art. 6, Sec. 1 7/1/93$16/bed $76/bedOutpatient surgical centers license $450 $1,645 HF2694 Art. 6, Sec. 1 7/1/93Boarding care homes and superv<strong>is</strong>ed $68+ $249+ HF2694 Art. 6, Sec. 1 7/1/93living facilities license $16/bed $58/bedLicensed physician surcharge 0 $400 HF2694 Art. 7, Sec. 9 10/1/92Child support enforcement fee $5 $25 HF2694 Art. 8, Sec. 53 8/1/92OTHER FEE CHANGESPenalty assessment on criminal fines 10% 20% HF1849 Art. 4, Sec. 2 8/1/92Fee for all petty m<strong>is</strong>demeanors 0 $5 HF1849 Art. 4, Sec. 1 8/1/92o<strong>the</strong>r than parking violationsMinimum fines on convicted criminals no min. min. <strong>is</strong> HF1849 Art. 4, Sec. 3 8/1/9220% of max.Initial and d<strong>is</strong>ease inspections 0 $50 SF2432*/HF2855 Section 8 4/30/92of aquatic farmsLicense to sell game Rsh in pet stores $55 $15 SF2432*/HF2855 Section 8 4/30/92Fee for withholding income taxrefunds for child support $3 $10 HF2940 Art. 7, Sec. 12 4/25/92•• Not all new f89S and fee increases are l<strong>is</strong>ted. Does not include fee increases found in HeaJthRight bill.


fTransportationStudebokers get respectCertain models of Studebaker, <strong>the</strong> carbefore it's time, will now be considered a"classic car" under <strong>Minnesota</strong> law and beeligible for cheaper license plates.The 1929-1933: President Studebaker,"except model 82," will nowjoin <strong>the</strong> ranksof Alia Romeos, Bugatt<strong>is</strong>, Packards, PierceArrows, and many o<strong>the</strong>r cars in <strong>the</strong> eliteautomobile hall of fame.Certain models of Nash, Graham, Graham-Paige,Triumph, andVo<strong>is</strong>in cars werealso added to <strong>the</strong>l<strong>is</strong>t ofclassic cars, which,<strong>by</strong> definition, are limited to automobiles<strong>made</strong> between 1925 and 1948 that embody"fine design, high engineering standards,and superior workmanship."The cost ofelite classic car license plates<strong>is</strong> $25.The elite l<strong>is</strong>t <strong>is</strong> limited to cars. The lawspecifically states that "no commercial vehiclessuch as hearses, ambulances, ortrucks are considered to be classic cars."The measure <strong>is</strong> effective Aug. 1, 1992.(HF1701, Section 5)No<strong>is</strong>e reductionThenot-so tranquilskies aboveRichfield,Bloomington, southMinneapol<strong>is</strong>, and o<strong>the</strong>rsareas that experienceloudairport no<strong>is</strong>ecould become a little quieter.The Metropolitan Airports Comm<strong>is</strong>sion(MAC) will be reqUired to spend a largerportion of its future construction budgetfor sound-proofing homes, schools ando<strong>the</strong>r public buildings "when <strong>the</strong>re <strong>is</strong> ademonstrated need because of aircraftno<strong>is</strong>e, regardless of location."An estimated $5.8 million will be spentfor no<strong>is</strong>e mitigation in 1993 - a 45­percent increase over <strong>the</strong> $4 million budgeted<strong>by</strong> MAC in 1992The measure calls for MAC to spend anestimated $6.1 million in 1994, $9.6 millionin 1995, and $8.4 million in 1996.The program <strong>is</strong> tied to a new, $3 sur--charge tacked on to <strong>the</strong> tickets of all passengerswho arrive or depart from <strong>the</strong>airport.In 1993, for example, MAC will be requiredto spend an amount equal to 20percent of what that surcharge will ra<strong>is</strong>e,which <strong>is</strong> estimated at $5.8 million. Themeasure<strong>is</strong>effectiveAug.l, 1992. (HF2269)Parking patrolsThe cities of Minneapol<strong>is</strong>, St. Paul, andDuluth will be allowed to organize volunteerpatrols to better enforce parking restrictionsinhandicapped zones. Themeasurebecomes effective Aug. I, 1992.(HF1833)~Hold <strong>the</strong> busRegional transit planners - under <strong>the</strong>auspices of <strong>the</strong> Metropolitan Council ­will have $62 million to spend for newbuses and o<strong>the</strong>r equipment over <strong>the</strong> nextthree years.The measure authorizes <strong>the</strong> MetropolitanTransit Comm<strong>is</strong>sion (MTC) to spendup to $44 million for new buses. And <strong>the</strong>measure gives <strong>the</strong> Regional Transit Board(RTB) <strong>the</strong> authOrity to spend $18 millionto develop "transithubs"insuburban communitiesand an "intelligent vehicle highwaysystem project" that eventually willallow commuters at a busstop to track busmovement on a computer screen.Thestate bonds will be paid off throughincreased property taxes in <strong>the</strong> Twin Gties.Of <strong>the</strong> $62 million, $32 million <strong>is</strong> to be<strong>is</strong>sued in <strong>the</strong> 1991-93 biennium and $30million in <strong>the</strong> 1993-95 biennium.(HF2191)Premium gasolineTherewill likely bea greater chanceyouwill get what you pay for at <strong>Minnesota</strong> gaspumps.The Department of Public SelVice receiveda $283,000 appropriation to hirefive new people to monitor octane levelsand fuel additives in gasoline.Thebeefedupprogram follows a departmentinvestigation in December thatshowed that 17 percent of <strong>the</strong> gas samplestaken from across <strong>Minnesota</strong> were of aHighlights: lawslower grade than labeled.Although funding for <strong>the</strong> measure <strong>is</strong>included in <strong>the</strong> appropriations bill, <strong>the</strong>programitself<strong>is</strong>inSF2509, which becameeffective April 30, 1992. (HF2694, Article3, Section 8, Subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4)Regulating courier service carriersCouriers can nolonger deliverhot waterheaters and o<strong>the</strong>r household goods.Prior to April 9, 1992, <strong>the</strong> carriers werelimitedto delivering "packages andarticlesless than 100 pounds." There was no limiton <strong>the</strong> total weight ofthose less-than-l00­pound packages.Now, courier selVices are divided intotwo categories: expedited delivery- thosethat can pick up <strong>the</strong> packages within anhour of <strong>the</strong> request and deliver within sixhours - and overnight small package delivery.The 100-pound per package restrictionhas been removed for expedited selVicecouriers, but deliveries must be <strong>made</strong> <strong>by</strong> asingle axle truck or smaller vehicle.Forovernight delivery couriers, <strong>the</strong> 100­poundlimitstays. An aggregate dailyweightlimit has also been added; a single customermay not receive more than 400pounds from a single courier. (SF2637*/HF2355)No mandatory helmet lawThe <strong>Minnesota</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature, in effect,thumbed its nose at a recently proposedfederal mandate that would reduce <strong>the</strong>flow offederal highway funds to states thatdon't have mandatory motorcycle helmetlaws.<strong>Minnesota</strong> requires only riders under 18to wearhelmets, and <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature says itwill stay that way for now.A resolution saying that a federal helmetand seat belt mandate "would be a blatanttransgression upon <strong>the</strong> state's regulatoryauthority under<strong>the</strong>TenthAmendment" of<strong>the</strong>U.5. Constitutionclearedboth<strong>the</strong>Houseand Senate<strong>by</strong> overwhelmingmaIgins.Congress <strong>is</strong> asked to "refrain from imposing"on <strong>the</strong> states' authority to regulatetraffic and motor vehicle safety.The Tenth Amendment states that thosepowersnot delegated<strong>by</strong><strong>the</strong>U.S. Constitution,nor prohibited <strong>by</strong> it, are reserved for<strong>the</strong> states. (SFl778*/HF2029)43


Highlights: Vetoed billsVetoed billsEditor's note: Gov. Arne Carlson considered246 bills passed <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>latureduring <strong>the</strong> 1992 Session. Of<strong>the</strong>se bills, hesigned 229, and allawed three to becomelaw without h<strong>is</strong> signature. He vetoed 16 of<strong>the</strong> bills: sixwere returned to <strong>the</strong>irhouses oforigin without signatures, along with h<strong>is</strong>reasons for <strong>the</strong> vetoes; and eight were"pocket" vetoed, meaning <strong>the</strong> governor rejected<strong>the</strong> bills after <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature hadadjourned sinedie, thus preventing<strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>laturefrom reconsidering <strong>the</strong>m. In suchcases, <strong>the</strong> governor <strong>is</strong> not required to atereasons for <strong>the</strong> inaction, though he may doso ifhe w<strong>is</strong>hes.Thegovernorline item vetoed two appropriationsbills, meaningthat eVen though hesigned both such bills into law, he eliminatedcertain items to which he objected.All of<strong>the</strong>vetoedbills are d<strong>is</strong>cussed in th<strong>is</strong>section. They are l<strong>is</strong>ted in three groupings:vetoed bills, pocket vetoed bills, and lineitem vetoed bills. The governor<strong>is</strong>sued eightveto messages, excerpts from which areincluded with <strong>the</strong> appropriate entries.VetoesCongressional red<strong>is</strong>tricting.During <strong>the</strong> first week of January, <strong>the</strong>Leg<strong>is</strong>lature approved a plan that wouldhave redrawn <strong>the</strong> boundaries of <strong>the</strong> state'seight congressional d<strong>is</strong>tricts so <strong>the</strong>y wouldbe of equal population.Gov. Arne Carlson vetoed <strong>the</strong> measure,saying that "<strong>the</strong> bill fails to meet essentialstandards of fairness, and I question itsconstitutionality." Carlson's veto messagealso said, "... congressional d<strong>is</strong>tricts mustbe contiguous and compact~ Contiguous<strong>the</strong>se d<strong>is</strong>tricts may be; but compact <strong>the</strong>yare not [which] ... thwarts <strong>the</strong> concept ofcommunity ofinterest."Although <strong>the</strong> Senatelatervoted 45 to 21to override <strong>the</strong>veto, <strong>the</strong>House didn't have<strong>the</strong> votes to do so, and <strong>the</strong> veto stood.Congressional boundaries to beused for-th<strong>is</strong> year's electionwere drawn<strong>by</strong>a federalthree-judge panel. (SFl597*/HFl728)Leg<strong>is</strong>lative red<strong>is</strong>trictingLast year, <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature passed its decennialleg<strong>is</strong>lativeboundarymap,andGov.Arne Carlson thought he vetoed <strong>the</strong> measure.Thestate SupremeCourt ruledo<strong>the</strong>rw<strong>is</strong>e,and <strong>the</strong> plan stood. (HF1699)<strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> year, lawmakers needed to pass a"technical corrections" bill to fix <strong>the</strong> hundred-pluserrors contained in last year'sbill. Independent-Republicanssaiditwasn'ttechnical at all, that it was "an attempt tored<strong>is</strong>trict all over again." Carlson vetoed<strong>the</strong> "corrections" billJan. 10, 1992.Inh<strong>is</strong>vetomessage, Carlsonsaid that <strong>the</strong>bill "lacks <strong>the</strong> essential element offairness,both in its substance and in <strong>the</strong> processthrough which it was drafted."He wrote that <strong>the</strong> plan falls short ofenhanCing <strong>the</strong> "interests of minoritygroups," and t):1at "too many county linesare cut. Political boundaries do not receiveas much respect as practicable. Cities aresliced, suburbs are divided and townshipsare fragmented.... "The latest word on th<strong>is</strong>, <strong>the</strong> most politicalofbattles, comes from <strong>the</strong>UnitedStatesSupreme Court, which will rule th<strong>is</strong>fallon<strong>the</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> plan.So <strong>the</strong> red<strong>is</strong>ricting plan passed <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong>Leg<strong>is</strong>lature last year (with minor changes)will be used in th<strong>is</strong> November's elections.~The court may decide to change thoseboundaries for <strong>the</strong> 1994 elections, however.(SFl596*/HFl726)Work Readiness programA bill to extend eligibility for <strong>the</strong> WorkReadiness program was passed inJanuary<strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature, and <strong>the</strong>n vetoed <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong>governor.Thevetoedmeasurewouldhave grantedprogramparticipantsanextrathreemonthsofeligibilityat a short-term cost to <strong>the</strong>stateof $3.4 million. The program was establ<strong>is</strong>hedin 1985 to provide benefits similarto General Ass<strong>is</strong>tance to those who wouldo<strong>the</strong>rw<strong>is</strong>e be ineligible for General Ass<strong>is</strong>tancebenefits.Theprogram, which <strong>is</strong> designed to teachjob skills to <strong>the</strong> unemployed, prOvides amonthly $203 check to those who areseeking employment or attending schoolthrough <strong>the</strong> program.Gov. Arne Carlson wrote that <strong>the</strong> billwas an "unacceptable way to make policyin a time of strained financial resources...The Leg<strong>is</strong>lature cannot continue to passbills . . . without providing any way tofinance <strong>the</strong>m." Secopdly, Carlson commentedon <strong>the</strong> bill's failure to address anyof<strong>the</strong> "obvious weaknesses" in <strong>the</strong> currentprogram..... He wrote that <strong>the</strong> bill "doesnotaddress <strong>the</strong>fundamental skill deficienciesthat render many of [<strong>the</strong> program's]recipients poor employment prospects."(SFl612*/HF1758)FollOwing that veto, however, <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>latureapproved a separate measure thatextended eligibility for <strong>the</strong> Work Readinessprogram <strong>by</strong> one month. The prov<strong>is</strong>ionbecomeseffectiveJan.1, 1993. (HF2694)Presidential primaryThe Leg<strong>is</strong>lature tried to put <strong>the</strong> presidentialprimary on hold, but Gov. ArneCarlson, calling <strong>the</strong> current caucus setup a"kingmaker" system, vetoed <strong>the</strong> bill.Inh<strong>is</strong> veto message, Carlsonwrote, "Thecreation ofa presidential primary<strong>is</strong>simply<strong>the</strong> latest step in <strong>the</strong> continuing effort toexpand voter participation in <strong>Minnesota</strong>'selectoral process."He wrote, "... in practice [<strong>the</strong> caucussystem] has drawn an average of about 3percent of<strong>Minnesota</strong>voters. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> <strong>is</strong>simplytoo small a pool to determine such criticaldec<strong>is</strong>ions as <strong>Minnesota</strong>'s position on candidatesfor President of <strong>the</strong> United States.Carlson continued, "I want <strong>Minnesota</strong>'selectoral dec<strong>is</strong>ions tobe<strong>made</strong><strong>by</strong><strong>the</strong>many,not <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> few ..."The Senatelatervoted56to 9 to override<strong>the</strong> veto. The House tried to do <strong>the</strong> same,but <strong>the</strong> final tally was 77 to 49- 13 votesshy of <strong>the</strong> two-thirds necessary to nix <strong>the</strong>veto.The result was that <strong>the</strong> April 7 presidentialprimary took place as planned. About10.45 percent of eligible voters cast ballotsin <strong>the</strong> primary, which was won <strong>by</strong> Democraticpresidential candidate Bill Clintonand Republican President George Bush.(SF1598*/HF1731)44


..Highlights: Vetoed billsHRA grants, public officersAmeasurethatwouldhaveallowedlocalgovernment officials to applyforlocalhousingand redevelopment authority (HRA)loans or grants was vetoed April 9, 1992,. <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> governor.Thebill effectivelywouldhave exemptedlocal officials from a law that prohibitspotential financial conflicts of interest.In h<strong>is</strong> veto message, <strong>the</strong> governor indicatedconcern that <strong>the</strong> exception wouldcreate an "intimidating environment" forstaffers charged with admin<strong>is</strong>tering grantsand loans "in a fair, nond<strong>is</strong>criminatorymanner."The governor also stated that where anexceptionsuchas th<strong>is</strong> wouldbepermitted,"<strong>the</strong> law should require that <strong>the</strong>re be mandatoryd<strong>is</strong>closure on public record that <strong>the</strong>public officer intends to make use of anexception." (HF2388)Gender-balancing <strong>the</strong> boardsA bill designed to bring gender-balanceto state boards and comm<strong>is</strong>sions was vetoedApril 10, 1992, <strong>by</strong> Gov. Arne Carlson."<strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> <strong>is</strong> an inappropriate intrusion into<strong>the</strong> Executive branchfunctions and <strong>is</strong> simplybadgovernment," wrote Carlsoninh<strong>is</strong>veto message. He also noted that whilegender <strong>is</strong> an important consideration, itshould not "r<strong>is</strong>e above all o<strong>the</strong>r protectedgroup considerations."Under<strong>the</strong>bill, in<strong>the</strong>case ofa vacancy ona state board or comm<strong>is</strong>sion, a person of<strong>the</strong> opposite sex of a majority of panelmembers would have been appOinted tofill <strong>the</strong>position. Themeasurewas modeledafter an Iowa law.Currently, according to a <strong>Minnesota</strong>Women's Political Caucus survey, 38 percentof <strong>the</strong> state's 1,819 appointed positionsare held <strong>by</strong> women. (HF 1114)Pocket vetoesForfeit your fj rearmsA measure that would have allowed lawenforcement officials to conf<strong>is</strong>cate all firearmsfoundas a result ofa drugseizurewaspocket vetoed <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> governor.The measurewould have created a "presumptionofadmin<strong>is</strong>trative forfeiture" andapplied to all firearms and ammunitionwhere <strong>the</strong> firearms were found ina vehicleused (orintended to be used) to commit afelony-level drug offense.It also would have applied to those firearmson ornear<strong>the</strong> person arrested, oron<strong>the</strong> prem<strong>is</strong>es where <strong>the</strong> drugs are seized,if<strong>the</strong> guns were "in proximity" to <strong>the</strong> drugs.Under current law, <strong>the</strong> forfeiture presumptionin felony drug cases applies tomoney, precious stones and metals, andvehicles - but not firearms.In such cases, <strong>the</strong> person whose propertywasseizedessentiallyhasto prove that<strong>the</strong> property wasn't used in connectionwith a crime in order to get it back. Thosewith a claim on <strong>the</strong> seized property orgoods have 60 days to protest <strong>the</strong> seizure.(HF2211)Mandatory armory meetingsA measure that would have called forpublic hearings to be held before<strong>Minnesota</strong>'s12 armories slottedfor closurecould have shut down was pocket vetoed<strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> governor.Committee testimony from <strong>the</strong> stateDepartment of Veterans Affairs indicatedthat meetings in most communities hadalready been scheduled. (SF2286*1HF2642)Morton loan forgivenA measure that would have forgiven aloan to <strong>the</strong> city of Morton was pocketvetoed <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> governor.The funds were advanced to <strong>the</strong> cityunder<strong>the</strong>pilotlitigationloanprogram thatwas establ<strong>is</strong>hed <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> 1988 Leg<strong>is</strong>lature.The maximum loan under <strong>the</strong> program <strong>is</strong>$50,000. (HFI838)Ught rail measure vetoedAn attempt to streamline <strong>the</strong> light railtransit (LRT) planning process was pocketvetoed <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> governor.Theproposalwouldhavegiven <strong>the</strong>comm<strong>is</strong>sionerof <strong>the</strong> Department of Transportation(MnDOT) <strong>the</strong>final say onwhereandwhen <strong>the</strong> lines would be built, and givenmore authority to <strong>the</strong> MetropolitanCouncil.The effect of <strong>the</strong> veto <strong>is</strong> a return to lastyear's LRT leg<strong>is</strong>lation, which placed aJuly1, 1992, deadline on an application forfederal ass<strong>is</strong>tance. That proposal <strong>is</strong> to becompiled <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> Metropolitan Council, inconjunction with <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>sioner ofMnDOT, <strong>the</strong> Regional Transit Board, andregional rail authorities. Last year's billalsoprohibits Hennepin County from seekingfederal funds until <strong>the</strong>July 1, 1992, application<strong>is</strong> filed.If ei<strong>the</strong>r application <strong>is</strong> completed, it <strong>is</strong>unlikely <strong>Minnesota</strong> will receive any LRTstartup funds in <strong>the</strong> near future. The federalhighway bill passed in October of1991 slotted over a dozen cities for funding,but with inadequate dollars to fund<strong>the</strong>mall. No <strong>Minnesota</strong> cities <strong>made</strong><strong>the</strong>cut.Any federal LRT dollars eventuallyallocatedto <strong>Minnesota</strong> would need to bematched <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> state before <strong>the</strong>y can beaccepted. The 1992 Leg<strong>is</strong>lature <strong>made</strong> nosuch appropriation.In a written statement <strong>is</strong>sued <strong>by</strong> Gov.Arne Carlson regarding h<strong>is</strong> reasons for <strong>the</strong>veto, he stated that <strong>the</strong> federal requirementson new start transit applicationsincludecompletionofanalternativesanalys<strong>is</strong>and a cost benefit analys<strong>is</strong> testing <strong>the</strong>project against alternative forms of transitand transportation . . . "nei<strong>the</strong>r has beenperformed for <strong>the</strong> proposed LRT project."He also wrote that "<strong>the</strong> bill does not provideany assurance that <strong>the</strong> studies necessaryto complete <strong>the</strong> LRT analys<strong>is</strong> will be.performed, or that <strong>the</strong> problems ra<strong>is</strong>edwith <strong>the</strong> current ridership studies will beresolved...."Because of <strong>the</strong> veto, <strong>the</strong> Joint PowersBoard created <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> 1991 Leg<strong>is</strong>lature willcontinue to oversee <strong>the</strong> final design processand construction of any LRT system.(SF2510*/HF2510)45


Highlights: Vetoed billsProtecting rail workersAmeasure that would have protectedallrail lineworkers affected<strong>by</strong><strong>the</strong>saleof<strong>the</strong>ircompany was pocket vetoed <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> governor.The selling railroad line, in conjunctionwi<strong>the</strong>mployee represen~atives, wouldhavebeenrequired tosubmital<strong>is</strong>t ofall employeesaffected <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> sale to <strong>the</strong> purchasingcompany for purposes of establ<strong>is</strong>hing priorityhiring.Affected employees would have beennotifiedofemployment opportunitieswith<strong>the</strong> purchasing company <strong>by</strong> mail with 30days to respond.The measure also would have imposedstifffines - between $500 and $1,000 perday ofviolation- if<strong>the</strong>rail lines' purchasingcompany failed to honor shipping orgovernmental contracts establ<strong>is</strong>hed <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong>selling company. (SF2136*/HF2185)--Volunteer firefighter pensionsA measure that would have increased<strong>the</strong> maximum lump sum volunteerfirefighter pension payment was pocketvetoed <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> governor.The bill also would have establ<strong>is</strong>hedpenalties for payments <strong>is</strong>sued in excess ofstatutory limits, includingd<strong>is</strong>qualificationfrom receiving fire state aid funds.Additionally, <strong>the</strong> proposal would haveestabl<strong>is</strong>hed an ambulance service personnellongevity award and incentive program,funded <strong>by</strong> redireCting <strong>the</strong> ex<strong>is</strong>ting$2 surtax on driver's licenses being channeledinto <strong>the</strong> emergency medical servicespersonnel account. (SF1230*/HF1334)The language of <strong>the</strong> bill linked <strong>the</strong> twoprojects- making<strong>the</strong>release of<strong>the</strong>pr<strong>is</strong>onbonds contingent upon <strong>the</strong> awarding ofstatecontractsfor <strong>the</strong>nursinghomeproject.Inh<strong>is</strong> veto message, <strong>the</strong> governor called<strong>the</strong> nursing home expansion "totally unneeded,"addingthat its vetoalso "regrettably....requires a veto of <strong>the</strong> correctionalexpansion in Faribault. Forunately, <strong>the</strong>reare o<strong>the</strong>r economically acceptable alternativesfor corrections expansion and <strong>the</strong>sewill be pursued," he said.The veto of <strong>the</strong> Faribault bonds alsocancels a $3.45 million appropriation.(HF2694,Article 5,Section 6) Thosefunds,to be used for pr<strong>is</strong>on operating costs, werecontingent on <strong>the</strong> release of <strong>the</strong> Faribaultpr<strong>is</strong>on bonds. (HF 1903)Regulating state fund depositsThe state's Executive Council - composedof <strong>the</strong> state's constitutional officers- would have been granted <strong>the</strong> authOrityto designate as depositories of state fundsany bank orinstitution (as defined <strong>by</strong> law)"it considers proper," but <strong>the</strong> proposal waspocket vetoed <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> governor.The state treasurer would have beenauthorized to exerc<strong>is</strong>e <strong>the</strong> powers of <strong>the</strong>councilindesignatingdepositories offunds,but would not have been liable for <strong>the</strong>safekeeping of <strong>the</strong> funds deposited.The bill also indicated that any depositorythat closes would immediately owe<strong>the</strong> state any funds deposited <strong>the</strong>rein.(HF226l)Donating State Patrol timeA proposal that wouldhave increased toeight from three <strong>the</strong> number of accruedvacation hours state patrol members candonate to aunionrepresentativewaspocketvetoed <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> governor.The bill would have explicitly prohibited<strong>the</strong> use of donated time for politicalpurposes. (SF735*/HF667)line item vetoesCh<strong>is</strong>holm leadership programA $20,000 education appropriation forf<strong>is</strong>cal year 1993 was lineitem vetoed<strong>by</strong><strong>the</strong>governor.The money would have provided continuedfundingfora leadershipprogram inIndependent School D<strong>is</strong>trict No. 695 inCh<strong>is</strong>holm, Minn.Thed<strong>is</strong>trictwasawardeda $30,000grantin 1991. (HF2121, Article 7, Section 29,Unes 16-20)Bonding projects vetoedTwo capital bonding projects totalingalmost $6.5 million were line-item vetoed<strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> governor.The first, for $2.15 million, would haveauthorized <strong>the</strong> construction of a 34-bednursing facility annex and 10-bed infirmaryat <strong>the</strong> Rice County D<strong>is</strong>trict Hospital,adjacent to <strong>the</strong> Faribault Regional Center.(HF1903, Section 8, Subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4, lines16-20)The second would have provided 160new inmate beds at <strong>the</strong> Faribault statepr<strong>is</strong>on. A total of$43 million was markedto renovate two ex<strong>is</strong>ting pr<strong>is</strong>on units.(HFl903, Section 9, Subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2, lines34-42)46


Dead billsEditor's note: While New Laws 1992focuses on bills that were approved <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong>Leg<strong>is</strong>lature, we feel it <strong>is</strong> also important tomention some of<strong>the</strong> bills that received someattention during <strong>the</strong> session, but did notbecome law. While <strong>the</strong>se bills are dead forth<strong>is</strong> session, <strong>the</strong> ideas <strong>the</strong>y contain could beintroduced again next year.Gaming changesNo gaming bills emerged from <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>latureth<strong>is</strong> year, making good on <strong>the</strong>pledgeofseveral electedleaderswhovowedto hold <strong>the</strong> line on gaming expansion.Attempts to authorizevideo gaming,sportsbetting, and to relax charitable gamingrestrictions for lawful purpose expendituresall failed to pass. While <strong>the</strong> Senatepassed an omnibus gaming bill, it was notapproved <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> House. (SF1605*/HF1750)Omnibus game and f<strong>is</strong>h billThe bill would have establ<strong>is</strong>hed a$250,000 statewide program for protectingcrops from destruction <strong>by</strong> wild animals,cut deer license fees in half for kidsunder 16, increased <strong>the</strong> minimum lengthfor legally taken muskies to 40 from 36inches, and appropriated $380,000 foro<strong>the</strong>rDNRprograms. But <strong>the</strong>Senatedidn'twant <strong>the</strong> House's 11thhour amendments,andvoted 33-31 to send <strong>the</strong> bill to conferencecommitteehoursbeforeadjournment.Conferees never emerged with a bill.(SF2376*/HF2544)No vets' home in FergusRep. Bob Anderson's 10th attempt tobring a veterans' home to Fergus Fallsfailed once again. H<strong>is</strong> d<strong>is</strong>trict did, however,come away with a part of <strong>the</strong> $13million in state-authorized bonds for <strong>the</strong>Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center.(HF1903)-Ucensing nearly everyoneWhile chemical dependency counselorsandinterior designers <strong>made</strong> <strong>the</strong> cut, manyo<strong>the</strong>r occupational licensing bills found<strong>the</strong>HouseGovernmental Operations Committee<strong>the</strong>ir final resting place. GovernmentStructures Div<strong>is</strong>ion Chair Rep. RichO'Connor (DFL-St. Paul) calculated thatone of every two <strong>Minnesota</strong>ns would bea"licensed"professional had<strong>the</strong>yall passed.Some who didn't make it included locksmiths,keymakers, radiologic technicians,and crane operators.Ucensure comm<strong>is</strong>sionAmoveto establ<strong>is</strong>haleg<strong>is</strong>lative comm<strong>is</strong>sionto review licensing proposals andmakerecommendations to <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>laturecleared policy committees in both bodies,but later died. (HF2298)Tax-free llamasAfter Rep. Ted Winter (DFL-Fulda) leftaTaxes Comrnitteemeeting,ano<strong>the</strong>rmemberpresentedh<strong>is</strong>billforhim, whichwouldhave exempted <strong>the</strong> sale ofllamas from <strong>the</strong>statesales tax. llama ra<strong>is</strong>ing <strong>is</strong> bigbusinessin some areas ofsouthwestern <strong>Minnesota</strong>.Aftersomedebate,Winter'sproposal failedon a 14-15 vote. (HF2409)Capital pun<strong>is</strong>hmentAttempts to reinstate <strong>the</strong> death penalty,gone from state law since 1911, failedrepeatedly. The Senatejudiciary Committeevoted it down 16-3. The House voteddown an amendment offered <strong>by</strong> Rep. SylvesterUphus (IR-Sauk Centre) to <strong>the</strong> omnibusanti-crime bill on a 108-25 vote.Constitutional amendmentsAll proposed constitutional amendments,including (but not limited to) onesto impose term limits on elected officials,to lower <strong>the</strong> voting age to 16, andto createa unicameral leg<strong>is</strong>lature, all failed to gainapproval.Swing your partnerA move to declare <strong>the</strong> square dance <strong>the</strong>official state dance cleared <strong>the</strong> Senate, butHouse members graciously declined tojoin in. (HF2251)Highlights: Dead billsFlag desecrationAmove to pass a resolution asking Congressto offer a proposed constitutionalamendment prohibiting desecration of<strong>the</strong>u.s. flag passed <strong>the</strong> Senate with somecontroversy, but died in <strong>the</strong> House. Aprocedural move <strong>by</strong> Rep. Steve SviggumOR-Kenyon) to bring <strong>the</strong> bill up for immediateconsideration was ruled out of order<strong>by</strong> SpeakerDeeLong (DFL-Mpls). (HF176)Merging environmental agenciesA proposal to merge several of<strong>the</strong>state'senvironmental delivery and regulation officesandeliminateanumberofstateboardswon approval from a pair of House committees,and <strong>the</strong>n stalled. (HF2564)An army of task forcesAn effort to establ<strong>is</strong>h a violence againstwomen task force was stripped of it's$50,000 appropriation late in <strong>the</strong> session.Likew<strong>is</strong>e, funding for <strong>the</strong>Leg<strong>is</strong>lative Comm<strong>is</strong>siononChildren,Youthand<strong>the</strong>irFamilieswas eliminated for <strong>the</strong> second straightyear. O<strong>the</strong>r proposed task forces declareddead when session ended included onesconcerning cable communications, medicalwaste management, ReLeaf (relating totrees and planting), and credit unions.Faith healing stays health careAmove to eliminate <strong>the</strong> current exemptionfor 'faith healing' in <strong>the</strong> state's childendangerment and neglect statutes wasscrapped (HF442), as was a 'comprom<strong>is</strong>e'plan to establ<strong>is</strong>h a health-care mediatorposition within <strong>the</strong> Department of Healthto ass<strong>is</strong>t those organizations with nontraditi.onalhealthcarepractices. (HF1982)(I know) who's callingThe House voted to authorize phonecompanies to sell consumers a productthat would d<strong>is</strong>play <strong>the</strong> phone number of<strong>the</strong>personcalling- beforeyou picked up<strong>the</strong>phone. Thebillalso wouldhave cleared<strong>the</strong> way for a blocking service to stopanyonewithsuchan ID servicefrom knowingwho's placing <strong>the</strong> call. The measure,however, stalled in <strong>the</strong> Senate. (HF2505)47


Highlights: Dead bills..1Ra<strong>is</strong>ing speed limitsAmove<strong>by</strong> Rep. Bob Vanasek (DFL-NewPrague) to hike <strong>the</strong> speed limit along <strong>the</strong>stretch of I-35E from downtown St. Paulsouth to <strong>the</strong> M<strong>is</strong>s<strong>is</strong>sippi River from 45 to55 miles perhourwas spiked<strong>by</strong>Rep. RickKrueger (DFL-Staples), who at <strong>the</strong> timewas presiding over <strong>the</strong> House as Speakerpro tem. Vanasektt·was trying to tack <strong>the</strong>controversial proposal onto ano<strong>the</strong>r bill,but was ruled out of order <strong>by</strong> Krueger... ' :q:. .'" ... ', . .:'"'- -.:.~.: _.::••••:.- ."""",= '••;; -:--...Pets for <strong>the</strong> elderlyA move to allow those over 62 whoserent<strong>is</strong>partiallysubsidizedtohave aspayedor neutered dog or cat, (or two birds)cleared <strong>the</strong> House Housing CommitteeMarch 2, and <strong>the</strong>n stalled. (HF123)Acupunctur<strong>is</strong>t's licensure plan poppedIntensive lob<strong>by</strong>ing efforts on <strong>the</strong> part ofacupunctur<strong>is</strong>ts, includingfree demonstrationsfor lawmakers and staff, failed togamer licensure for <strong>the</strong> occupation.(HF1357)Birth information for adopteesAmove to eliminate <strong>the</strong>current practiceof notifying a birth parent when an adultadoptedchildwants to receiveh<strong>is</strong>lherbirthcertificate drew heated debate on bothsides of<strong>the</strong><strong>is</strong>sue. Themeasurewouldhavecalled for birth parents to file a "refusal tod<strong>is</strong>close" notice. If <strong>the</strong>y didn't, <strong>the</strong> birthcertificate could simply be released. Birthparents argued for privacy while adopteeswanted to answer "Who am I?" The measurepassed a House subcommittee, and<strong>the</strong>n stalled. (HFI702)Sofety on <strong>the</strong> slopesA measure to better enforce "skier conductcodes" <strong>by</strong> giving<strong>the</strong>m <strong>the</strong>force oflawcrashed into a great big tree in <strong>the</strong> Housejudiciary Committee. The measure earlierpassed <strong>the</strong> Commerce Committee, however.(HF2822)Cloth diaper option nixedChild care centers would have been requiredto offer cloth diapers - inadditionto d<strong>is</strong>posables - for kids, but<strong>the</strong>proposalstalled in both <strong>the</strong> House and Senate.(HFI992)Toste of (just) <strong>Minnesota</strong>Amoveto highlight <strong>Minnesota</strong> productsat <strong>the</strong> annual Taste of <strong>Minnesota</strong> festivalpassed<strong>the</strong>House,butstalledin<strong>the</strong>Senate.Thebillcalledfor"<strong>Minnesota</strong>-only"grown,produced and prepared products to beserved at <strong>the</strong> event. Anything <strong>made</strong> <strong>by</strong> a<strong>Minnesota</strong> restaurant qualified, and <strong>Minnesota</strong>-bottledpop qualified, too. Proponentsargued <strong>the</strong> event should "showcase<strong>Minnesota</strong> products," and shouldn't be a"corporatesponsorship." TheSenatenevervoted on <strong>the</strong> bill. (HF2108) Ano<strong>the</strong>r similarmeasurethat wouldhave reqUired barsat Minneapol<strong>is</strong>-St. Paul International Airportto sell only <strong>Minnesota</strong>-producedbeeralso stalled. (HF2074)Gas tax stallsAproposal tora<strong>is</strong>e gasoline taxes up to 5cents per gallon to finance highway constructionand mass transit sputtered anddied in <strong>the</strong> final week of<strong>the</strong> 1992 Session.As proposed in House leg<strong>is</strong>lation, itwould have ra<strong>is</strong>ed gasoline taxes 2 centspergallon and would have extended a 2.6percent sales tax on gas purchases. Supporterssaid <strong>the</strong> tax hike was needed togenerate enough state money to matchfederal matching funds for highway construction.(HF2605)Super majority for tax billsAmove to ra<strong>is</strong>e <strong>the</strong> margin <strong>by</strong> which taxbills must be approved was scrapped <strong>by</strong><strong>the</strong> House Rules and Leg<strong>is</strong>lative Admin<strong>is</strong>trationCommittee. The proposal wouldhave called for 60 percent of members, or81 House votes, to approve any tax bill.That's up 13 votes from <strong>the</strong> current majorityrule of 68 needed for passage. Proponentssaid it would guarantee that tax billspass with a greater "consensus."No street user feesLawmakers apparently want to think awhile longerbefore considering to imposeuserfees to payformunicipalroad projects.A bill that would have allowed cities tocollect regular fees from property ownersbasedon<strong>the</strong>amount oftraffic <strong>the</strong>property. generates was referred to a subcommitteefor fur<strong>the</strong>r study. Roaduserfees have beengaining acceptance in several o<strong>the</strong>r statesas an alternative to street assessments forgenerating local construction and maintenancefunds. (HFl709)Paycheck envyA move to hold county comm<strong>is</strong>sionersalaries to those equal to orless than whatstatelawmakers earnwas deleted from th<strong>is</strong>year's omnibus appropriations bill. leg<strong>is</strong>latorswill take homeabout $29,700beforetaxes th<strong>is</strong> year, while comm<strong>is</strong>sioners in <strong>the</strong>state's larger county governments - suchas Hennepin and Ramsey - can earnnearly $70,000 a year. (HF2694)Go homeA proposal to extend to 3 a.m. <strong>the</strong> timebars and restaurants legally can serve alcoholdidnot receive a hearing th<strong>is</strong> year. Themeasure easily passed out of<strong>the</strong>RegulatedIndustries Committee early in <strong>the</strong> 1991Session, but was forced to dry out on <strong>the</strong>General Orders Calendarfor <strong>the</strong> rest of<strong>the</strong>year. It returned to its committee of originwhenlawmakers returnedtoworkinJanuary,but never was voted on. (HF353)Working papersA measure that would have barred lawmakersfrom using "working papers" tomakeappropriations more difficult for <strong>the</strong>governor to line-item veto was idled <strong>by</strong>committee inactivity. After <strong>the</strong> 1991 Sessionadjourned, Gov. Arne Carlson andDFLleg<strong>is</strong>lativeleaderssparredoverwhe<strong>the</strong>rCarlson'sveto authority extended toworkingpapers - detailed l<strong>is</strong>ts compiled <strong>by</strong>appropriatiOns div<strong>is</strong>ions specifying how<strong>the</strong>y want state money spent. The d<strong>is</strong>puteeventually wound up in court and lawmakersth<strong>is</strong> year generally steered cleared48


ofusing <strong>the</strong> <strong>document</strong>s in <strong>the</strong>irappropriationsbills.Aseparate prov<strong>is</strong>ionin <strong>the</strong> package alsowould have blocked <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature fromusing <strong>the</strong> state reserve account to helpclose budget shortfalls. (HF1987)The merger moves aheadThe House gave <strong>the</strong> Senate three opportunitiesto repeal <strong>the</strong>merger ofthree of<strong>the</strong>public higher education systems. But <strong>the</strong>Senate didn't take action on any of <strong>the</strong>m.On <strong>the</strong> session's last day, <strong>the</strong> House emphasizeditsoppositionto <strong>the</strong>mergerof<strong>the</strong>community college, technical college, andstate university system <strong>by</strong> approving a billto repeal it on a 123-5 vote. (HF2042)Tuition doubled?College students and <strong>the</strong>ir families ­provided <strong>the</strong>y weren't eligible for financialaid - can brea<strong>the</strong> a Sigh of relief. A proposaltodouble public college tuitiondidn'tpass. The proposal would have essentiallyreversed <strong>the</strong> way <strong>the</strong> state funds highereducation, requiring students to pay twothirdsofeducation costs. Themoneysaved<strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> state would have been used toincrease financial aid and to improve programs.The idea was heard in February,opposed, and scrapped. (HFI597)Waseca campus opens - NOTLast ditch efforts to keep <strong>the</strong> Universityof <strong>Minnesota</strong>-Waseca campus within <strong>the</strong>public higher education system were notsuccessful. Instead, <strong>the</strong> campus will close.TheHouseEducationCommitteepassedtwo bills which would have <strong>made</strong> Wasecaan agricultural center, but both died in <strong>the</strong>Appropriations Committee. (HF2606,HF2785)EdVestA proposal to allow parents to invest<strong>the</strong>ir state tax refunds directly into U.5.savings bonds so <strong>the</strong>y could be used laterfor college was dropped from <strong>the</strong> omnibusappropriationsbill during conferencecommitteenegotiations. The plan originatedwith<strong>the</strong>govemor's office,whichhadhopedto create a mechan<strong>is</strong>m for supplementing<strong>the</strong> funds saved <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> parents.-American Sign LanguageAdvocates of American Sign Language(ASL) successfully quashed a proposal todelay a requirement that teachers of <strong>the</strong>hearing impaired demonstrate <strong>the</strong>ir proficiencyin ASL <strong>by</strong>July I, 1995. The proposal,contained within <strong>the</strong> omnibus educationfinance bill, wouldhave delayed <strong>the</strong>requirement for a year. (HF2121)Team namesA prov<strong>is</strong>ion preventing <strong>the</strong> State BoardofEducationfrom makingrules that wouldprevent schoolteams from usingAmericanIndian names and symbols was deleted <strong>by</strong>omnibus education finance bill conferees.Marsha Gronseth, executive directorof<strong>the</strong>State Board of Education, said <strong>the</strong> boarddoesn't have any intention of adopting apolicyprohibiting<strong>the</strong>use ofIndiannames.But <strong>the</strong> board does encourage schools toeliminate <strong>the</strong>m or to develop multi-culturaleducation programs to prevent anyrac<strong>is</strong>t uses. (HF2121)Pop taxTheSenate's so called "poptax" proposalwas deleted from <strong>the</strong> omnibus educationfinance bill during conference committeenegotiation. Revenues from <strong>the</strong>new tax onsoft drinks would have been used to fundlearning readiness and violence preventionprograms. (HF212l)NiceTYA resolution calling on network broadcastersto reduce <strong>the</strong> amount of sex andviolence <strong>the</strong>y air was approved <strong>by</strong> a committee,but neverreached <strong>the</strong> House floor.(HF2944)Highlights: Dead billsCable feesGone for ano<strong>the</strong>r year <strong>is</strong> a proposal tolimit cable TV companies on <strong>the</strong> amount<strong>the</strong>y can charge customers for late payments.It would have held delinquentcharges to 1.5 percent of <strong>the</strong> outstandingbill per month. The measure cleared <strong>the</strong>House Commerce Committee, but a Senatecompanion never was heard in committee.(HF2876)Penny w<strong>is</strong>eA pair of resolutions calling on <strong>the</strong> U.S.Congress to adopta balancedbudgetin<strong>the</strong>future diedth<strong>is</strong>yearin<strong>the</strong>House. (HF3003,HF3017)Take off, ehA bill that would have allowed <strong>the</strong> DepartmentofNatural Resources tosell completesets ofpast year duckstamps and use<strong>the</strong> proceeds to purchase waterfowl habitatinCanadafailed to gainapproval. Itflewout of a pair of House committees but gotlost in <strong>the</strong> flock of o<strong>the</strong>r bills also seekingpassage in <strong>the</strong> session's final week.(HF2718)No recreation in Cuyuna countryA plan calling for <strong>the</strong> establ<strong>is</strong>hment of<strong>the</strong> CuyunaRecreationArea-asite toured<strong>by</strong> lawmakers last fall as part of <strong>the</strong> BrainerdLakeslCuyuna Country Mini-Session- stalled in both <strong>the</strong> House and <strong>the</strong> Senate.(HF2502)Aquafarm regulation easedA proposal that would have weakened<strong>the</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> Pollution Control Agency'sability to regulateaquafarmsinCh<strong>is</strong>holm'sabandoned mining pits stalled, and died.(HF2832)49


- ----------SummaryA glance at <strong>the</strong> 1992 SessionExactly 2,537 bills were introduced th<strong>is</strong> leg<strong>is</strong>lative session-1,329 <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong>House and 1,208 <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> Senate. Of those, with a few exceptions that carriedover from last year, 246 were passed <strong>by</strong>both bodies during <strong>the</strong> 1992 Sessionand sent to <strong>the</strong> governor.So what happened to <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r 2,292? Some were folded into o<strong>the</strong>r bills,but most are dead, gone from <strong>the</strong> leg<strong>is</strong>lative process unless <strong>the</strong>y are reintroducednext year. The biennium has ended, and bills do not carry overfrom one biennium to <strong>the</strong> next.And <strong>the</strong> 246 sent to <strong>the</strong> governor? He vetoed 16 of <strong>the</strong>m (six vetoes, eightpocket vetoes, and two line item vetoes). Here's a brief description of <strong>the</strong>governor's veto powers dUring an even-numberedleg<strong>is</strong>lative year- <strong>the</strong> finalyear of a biennium. The governor can:• sign <strong>the</strong> bill and it will become law;• veto <strong>the</strong> bill;• line item veto individual items within an appropriations bill; or• do nothing, which at <strong>the</strong> end of <strong>the</strong> biennium results in a pocket veto.The timing of <strong>the</strong>se actions <strong>is</strong> as important as <strong>the</strong> actions <strong>the</strong>mselves.If a bill that was passed <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature and presented to <strong>the</strong> governorbefore <strong>the</strong> final three days of <strong>the</strong> session, <strong>the</strong> bill will become law unless <strong>the</strong>governor vetoes it <strong>by</strong> returning it to <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature within three days. Thegovernor normallysigns <strong>the</strong> bills and files <strong>the</strong>mwith <strong>the</strong> secretary ofstate, buth<strong>is</strong> signature <strong>is</strong> not required.But ifa bill <strong>is</strong> passed during <strong>the</strong> last three days of<strong>the</strong> session, <strong>the</strong> governorhas alonger time to actonit. He/she mustsign anddeposititwith <strong>the</strong> secretaryof state within 14 days of adjournment or <strong>the</strong> bill will not become law.Inaction <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> governor results in a "pocket veto," and <strong>the</strong> governor <strong>is</strong> notrequired to provide a reason for <strong>the</strong> veto.Only on appropriations bills can <strong>the</strong> governor exerc<strong>is</strong>e <strong>the</strong> line-item vetoauthority. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> option allows <strong>the</strong> governor to eliminate <strong>the</strong> appropriationitems to which he/she objects. As with all vetoes, <strong>the</strong> governor must includea statement l<strong>is</strong>ting <strong>the</strong> reasons for <strong>the</strong> veto with <strong>the</strong> returned bill. Here, too,<strong>the</strong> timetable <strong>is</strong> ei<strong>the</strong>r 14 days after adjournment for bills passed during <strong>the</strong>final three days of<strong>the</strong> session, orwithin three days after <strong>the</strong> governorreceives<strong>the</strong> bill at any o<strong>the</strong>r time.Atwo-thirdsvote of<strong>the</strong> members ineachhouse <strong>is</strong> needed to override a veto.But because only <strong>the</strong> governor can call a special session of <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature,anything vetoed after <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature adjourns <strong>is</strong> h<strong>is</strong>tory - at leastuntil nextyear.Ifyou have anyquestions, call orwrite <strong>the</strong> House Public Information Office,175 State Office Building, St. Paul, Minn., 55155; (612) 296-2146, 1-800­657-3550.Key to Summary• Enactment date - The date <strong>the</strong> governorSigned <strong>the</strong> bill into law.• Veto -bill.The governor did not approve <strong>the</strong>• Pocket veto - The governor did not acton <strong>the</strong> bill within <strong>the</strong> constitutional timelimit, thus preventingit from becominglaw.• lineitemveto- The governor Signed <strong>the</strong>bill, but vetoed certain sections to which heobjected.• * - An aster<strong>is</strong>k marks <strong>the</strong> version of <strong>the</strong>bill <strong>the</strong> House and Senate approved andpassed on to <strong>the</strong> governor.• Effective date - Each act takes effect at12:01 a.m on <strong>the</strong> day it becomes effective,unless <strong>the</strong> act specifies a different time.• Aug. 1, 1992 - Each act <strong>the</strong> governorsigns into law, except for those that makeappropriations, take effect on August 1 followingits fmal enactment, unless <strong>the</strong> actspecifies a different date.• July 1, 1992-An appropriations act, oran act having appropriatiOns items, takeseffect at <strong>the</strong> beginningof<strong>the</strong> first day ofJulyfollOwing its fmal enactment, unless <strong>the</strong> actspecifies a different date.• Upon local approval - A special lawrequiring approval from <strong>the</strong> local governmentunititaffectsbecomeseffective <strong>the</strong>dayafter <strong>the</strong> local governing body files a certificatewith<strong>the</strong>secretary ofstate, unless <strong>the</strong> actspecifies a later date.• Various dates - Different articles orsections of <strong>the</strong> act have different effectivedates which are cited at <strong>the</strong> end of eacharticle.• With exceptions- An act <strong>is</strong> effective, for<strong>the</strong> most part, on one particular date, but<strong>the</strong>re are some minor exceptiOns.• With qualifications - The act adds conditionsto <strong>the</strong> effective date.• Retroactive - The act or parts of<strong>the</strong> actgo into effect as ofa specified date in<strong>the</strong> past.50


...Editor's note: All 246 bills <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>laturepassed are included in <strong>the</strong> Summary section.Each entry includes a short title, House andSenate File numbers, chief authors, chapternumber, <strong>the</strong> offidal title with statutory dtations,an enactment date, and an effectivedate. Each law or bill <strong>is</strong> l<strong>is</strong>ted under <strong>the</strong>committee oforigin, or <strong>the</strong> committee to whichitwasfirst referred, <strong>the</strong>n numerically accordingto House File number.The d<strong>is</strong>cussion on page 50 centers on <strong>the</strong>governor's options in considering <strong>the</strong> bills thatwere passed<strong>by</strong> both <strong>the</strong> House and <strong>the</strong> Senate.Also, a key to references that appear in eachentry precedes th<strong>is</strong> section.AgricultureFarm productscentralfiling system establ<strong>is</strong>hedHF769* (Krueger)SF850 (Beckman)Chapter 525: relates to agriculture; increases<strong>the</strong> surcharge on Uniform CommercialCode filings and searches; providesfor a central computerized filing systemfor effective financing statements andfarm products statutory lien notices; appropriatesmoney; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1991 Supplement, section 336.9-413;proposes coding for new law as <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes, chapter 336A; repeals <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1990, sections 223A.02; 223A.03;223A.04;223A.05;223A.06;and223A.07.Enactment: April 27, 1992Effective: April 28, 1992, with qualificationsNoxious weed law adoptedHF829 (Bertram)SF512* (Berg)Chapter 500: relates to agriculture; regulatesnoxious weeds; changes eligibility foragricultural chemical response compensation;imposes penalties; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1990, section 18E.02, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion5; proposes coding for new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes,chapter 18; repeals <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1990, sections 18.171 to 18.189;--18.192; 18.201; 18.211 to 18.315; and18.321 to 18.323; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991Supplement, section 18.191.Enactment: April 23, 1992Effective: jan. 1,1993Animals allowed to eat nonmeat<strong>by</strong>-products of food processingHF1391 (Girard)SF1300* (Beckman)Chapter 381 :relates to agriculture; allowsexernption ofcertaingarbagefrom requirementsfor feeding to livestock or poultry;provides for certain farm loans; regulatesexcavations; regulates livestock tests;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections35.73, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4; 41.55; 41.57, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3; 41B.036;41B.039;and216D.Ol,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5; proposes coding for newlaw in <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapter 35.Enactment: April 1, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992Cattle testing-brucellos<strong>is</strong>, anaplasmos<strong>is</strong>HF1827* (Dille)SFl681 (DeCramer)Chapter 433: relates to livestock d<strong>is</strong>eases;modifies requirements for certain tests;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections35.245,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 and 2; and 35.251;proposes coding for new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes,chapter35;repeals<strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes1990, section 35.245, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion la.Enactment: April 8, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992Seed potato growing areacountiesaddedHF2125 (Tunheim)SF2069* (Stumpf)Chapter 397: relates to agriculture; <strong>by</strong>adding Roseau and Koochiching countiesto <strong>the</strong> restricted seed potato growing area;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, section21.1196, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1.Enactment: April 3, 1992Effective: April 4, 1992Agricultural businessenterpr<strong>is</strong>e-clefinedHF2633 (Winter)SF2257* (Sams)Chapter 532: relates to agricultural development;changes certain loan participationlimits;redefines "agriculturalbusinessenterpr<strong>is</strong>e" and "farming" for purposes ofSummary<strong>the</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> agricultural developmentact; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections41B.039,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2;and41B.042,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991Supplement, section 41C.02, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions2 and 10.Enactment: April 27, 1992Effective: various datesBoilers, mint oil extraction-consideredagriculturalHF2640* (Uphus)SF2408 Oohnson, D.E.)Chapter 436: relates to occupations andprofessions; elevatorsandboilers; providesthat boilersusedfor mint oil extraction areconsidered to be used for agricultural orhorticultural purposes; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1991 Supplement, section 183.56.Enactment: April 8, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992Minimum class I milk price establ<strong>is</strong>hedHF2733 (Wenzel)SF2728* (Sams)Chapter 489: relates to agriculture; establ<strong>is</strong>hesa state over-order premium milkprice for dairy farmers for certain milk;proposes coding for new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes, chapter 32A.Enactment: April 20, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992, with exceptionsAg improvement loan program forGrode Bproducers establ<strong>is</strong>hedHF2734* (Bauerly)SF2710 (Sarns)Chapter 602: relates to agriculture; providesfor establ<strong>is</strong>hment of an agriculturalimprovement loan program for grade Bdairy producers; appropriates money andauthorizes <strong>the</strong> <strong>is</strong>suance of state bonds tofund <strong>the</strong>program; changes prov<strong>is</strong>ions concerningadulterated dairy products; exemptspersons who sell nuts from certainlicensing requirements; <strong>by</strong> adding a memberto a board; changes family farm securityloan payment prov<strong>is</strong>ions; establ<strong>is</strong>hesan over-order premium milk price; requiresrules and a report; appropriatesmoney for agricultural information centers;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections28A.15, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 7 and 8; 32.21;41.56, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 41.57, <strong>by</strong> addingsubdiv<strong>is</strong>ions; 41B.02, <strong>by</strong>addingasubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;116].9673, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2 and 7;51


Summaryproposes coding for new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes, chapters 32A; and 41B; repeals1992 S.F. No. 2728, if enacted.Enactment: April 29, 1992Effective: various dates<strong>Minnesota</strong> wild rice labeling,reporting moc:lifiedHF2804* (Olson, E.)SF2572 (Lessard)Chapter 521: relates to agriculture; requireslabels for packagedwildrice offeredfor wholesale or retail sale in <strong>Minnesota</strong> tocustomers or consumers in <strong>Minnesota</strong> toinclude <strong>the</strong> place oforigin and <strong>the</strong>methodofharvesting; eliminates annual reportingrequirements andmodifies recordkeepingrequirements; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, section 30.49, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1, 2, 3,and <strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions.Enactment: April 24, 1992Effective: Aug. 1, 1992;jan. 1,1993Pesticide reg<strong>is</strong>tration applicationHF2853 (Cooper)SF2028* (Morse)Chapter 439: relates to agriculture;changes requirements for pesticide reg<strong>is</strong>trationapplications;amends<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, section 18B.26, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2.Enactment: April 8, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992AppropriationsUniversity of <strong>Minnesota</strong>systemspecials restoredHF1740 (Carlson)SFl621* (Stumpf)Chapter 360: relates to education; Universityof <strong>Minnesota</strong>; appropriates moneyfor <strong>the</strong> institute of technology and systemspecials.Enactment: jan. 17, 1992Effective: july 1, 1992-Municipal litigationpilotproject loans forgivel1::::::~:::::::::.~:ll:g:~~~~:~:::::::j!;;~:ii;;:::::;:::;~~::::J~iChapter ..~l";w~:ul(t:$ave forgiven advances:~i~",§Made undera pilot litigationlo~it::prgj"~ct relating to wastewatertreatment.Pocket vetoedBondingstatewidecapital projects fundedHF1903* (Simoneau)SFnone (Merriam)Chapter 558: relates to public admin<strong>is</strong>tration;authorizesspendingto acquireandtobetterpublic land and buildings and o<strong>the</strong>rpublic improvements of a capital naturewith certain conditions; authorizes <strong>is</strong>suanceof bonds; authorizes assessments fordebt service; appropriates money, withcertainconditions; amends<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, sections 16B.24, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2;16B.30; 16B.31, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; and136C.05,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1991 Supplement, sections 124.479; proposescoding for new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes, chapters 16A; and 136; repeals<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections 136.03,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2.r!!~~~\-Worthingtan-community collegeallowed to transfer funds for LRCHF2010 (Winter)SFl854* (Vickerman)Chapter 498: relates to appropriations;clarifies <strong>the</strong> purposes for which a certainappropriationmaybespentatWorthingtonCommunity College.Enactment: April 20, 1992Effective: April 21, 1992Appropriations-omnibus billHF2694* (Greenfield)SFl945 (Merriam)Chapter 513: relates to <strong>the</strong> organizationand operation of state government; 'providesfor programs relating to higher education;environmentandnatural resources;agriculture, transportation,semi-state,andregulatory agencies; economic and stateaffairs; health and human seryices; providesforregulation ofcertainactivitiesandpractices; makes fund and account transfers;provides for fees; makes grants; appropriatesmoney and reduces earlier appropriationswith certain conditions;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections3.21; 3.305; 3.736, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 8; 5.09;5.14; 10A31,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion4; 15.0597,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion4; 16A.45, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;16A48, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 16B.85, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion5; 17.03, <strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions;18B.26, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 43A191, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 44A0311; 6OA1701, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion5; 72B.04, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 10; 80A.:::':nbdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 82.21, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; ,.;2B.09,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 85A.04, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;89.035; 89.37, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;115D.04, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 116].9673, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion4; 116P.ll; 136.60, <strong>by</strong> adding asubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 136A.1354, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4;136A29, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 9; 138.56, <strong>by</strong> addinga subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 138.763, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;138.766; 141.21,<strong>by</strong>addinga subdiV<strong>is</strong>ion;144.122; 144.123, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2;144A071, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 144A073, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions3, 3a, and 5; 144A43, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions3 and 4; 144A46, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5;144A.51, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 4 and 6; 144A52,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 3 and 4; 144A53, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions2, 3, and 4; 144A54, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;147.01, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 151.06,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1, and <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;169.01, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 55; 169.965, <strong>by</strong>adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 176.104, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2, and <strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions;176.129,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 and 11; 176.183,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 182.666, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 7;204B. 11 ,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;204B.27,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 204D.11, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 and 2;237.701, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 240.14, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3; 245A02, <strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions;245A07, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2 and 3; 245All;245A13,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4; 252.025,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion4; 254A.03, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 254B.06,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 256.12, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;256.81; 256.9655; 256.9695, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3; 256B.02, <strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions;256B.035; 256B.056, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ionsla, 2, 3, 5, and <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;256B.057, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;256B.059, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2 and 5;256B.0595, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 256B.0625, <strong>by</strong>addingsubdiv<strong>is</strong>ions; 256B.064, <strong>by</strong>addinga subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 256B.092, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;256B.14,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 256B.15,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 and 2; 256B.19, <strong>by</strong> adding52


a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 256B.36; 256B.41,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions1 and 2; 256B.421, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1,and <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 256B.431,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2i, 4, and <strong>by</strong> addingsubdiv<strong>is</strong>ions;256B.432, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;256B.433, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1, 2, and 3;256B.48, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions Ib, 2, 3, 4, and <strong>by</strong>adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions; 256B.495, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions1, 2, and <strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions;256B.50,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions Iband2;256B.501,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3c, and <strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions;256C.28, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2 and 3;256D.02, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 8, and <strong>by</strong> addingsubdiv<strong>is</strong>ions; 256D.03, <strong>by</strong>addinga subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;256D.051, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;256D.06, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5, and <strong>by</strong> addinga subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 256D.35, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion11; 256D.54, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 256E.14;256H.Ol, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 9, and <strong>by</strong> adding asubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 256H.I0, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;2561.01; 2561.02; 2561.03, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2and 3; 2561.04, as amended; 2561.05, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions1, 3, 6, 8, 9, and <strong>by</strong> adding asubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 2561.06; 270.063; 270.71;298.221; 299E.Ol, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;299F.Oll,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion4a; 340A301,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion6; 340A.302, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3;340A315, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 340A317, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 340A.408, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4;345.32; 345.33; 345.34; 345.35; 345.36;345.37; 345.38; 345.39; 345.42, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3; 349.161, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4; 349.163,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 352.04, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2 and3; 353.27, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 13; 356.65, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 357.021,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion la;357.18,<strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 359.01, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3; 363.071, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;363.14, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2 and 3; 466.06;490.123,<strong>by</strong>addinga subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 514.67;518.551, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 7 and 10; 609.131,<strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 609.5315, <strong>by</strong>adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 611.27, <strong>by</strong> adding asubdiv<strong>is</strong>ions; and 626.861, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3;<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement, sections16A.45,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 16A723,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 17.63; 28A08; 41A09, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3; 60A14, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 84.0855;89.37, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4; 121.936, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 135A03, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions la and 7;136AI0l, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 8; 136A121, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion6; 136A.1353, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4;144.50,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion6; 144A071,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3;144A.31,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2a; 144A46,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 and 2; 144A49; 144A51,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5; 144A.53, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;144A61,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions3aand6a; 144B.Ol,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 5,6, and <strong>by</strong> adding a subdi---VlsIOn; 144B.I0, .subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 147.03;148.91, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 148.921, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 148.925, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1, 2, and <strong>by</strong>adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 168.129, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions1 and 2; 182.666, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2;240.13, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 5 and 6; 240.15,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 6; 240.18, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;245A03, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 245A04,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 245A.16, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;251.011, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 252.28, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 252.46, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 252.50,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 254B.04, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;256.031,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 256.033, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions1, 2, 3, and 5; 256.034, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3; 256.035, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 256.0361, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 256.035, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;256.935, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 256.9656;256.9657,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1,2,3,4,7,and<strong>by</strong>adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 256.9685, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 256.969, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1,2,9,20,and 21; 256.9751, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 and 6;256.98, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 8; 256B.0625, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions2, 13,and 17; 256B.0627,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion5, as amended; 256B.064, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 256B.0911, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 3, 8, and<strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 256B.0913, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions4,5,8,11,12,and14;256B.0915,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3,and<strong>by</strong>addingsubdiv<strong>is</strong>ions;256B.0917,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions2,3,4,5, 6, 7,8,and 11; 256B.0919, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;256B.092,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions4 and7; 256B.093,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1, 2,and3;256B.431, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions21, 2m, 20, and3f; 256B.49, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion4; 256B.74, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 and 3;256D.03, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 3 and 4; 256D.05,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 256D.051, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;256H.03, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 4 and 6; 256H.05,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion Ib, and <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;2561.05, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions la, Ib, 2, and10; 261.035; 340A.311; 340A.316;340A504, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 349AI0,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3; 357.021, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 508.82;508A82; 611.27, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 7; 626.861,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 and 4; Laws 1987, chapter396, article 12, section 6, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2;Laws 1991, chapter 233, section 2, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; Laws 1991, chapter 254, article 1,section 7, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5; and Laws 1991,chapter 356, articles 1, section 5, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion4; 2, section 6, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; and 6,section 4, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; proposescoding for new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes, chapter 4A; 16B; 44A; 84; 115B;136C; 144; 144A; 149;244; 245A; 246;256; 256B; 256D; 2561; and 501B; repeals<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections 41A.051;84.0885;89.036; 136A143;136C.13,sub-Summarydiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 141.21,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 144A15,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 6; 211A04, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2;245AI4,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion5;245AI7; 252.46,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 15; 256B.056,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3a;256B.495, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3; 256D.09, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3; 2561.05, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 7; and270.185; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement,sections 97A 485, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion la;135A.50; 144A.071, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3a;256.9657, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5; 256.969, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion7; 256B.74, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 8 and 9;2561.05,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion7a; 326.991;andLaws1991, chapters 292, article 4, section 77;and 356, article 3, section 14.Enactment: April 29, 1992Effective: various datesClaims against state-funding providedHF3020 (Steensma)SF2781* (Beckman)Chapter 541 : relates to claims against <strong>the</strong>state; provides for payment of variousclaims; appropriates money.Enactment: Apri127, 1992Effective:]u1y 1,1992CommerceInterior designers-licensed, regulatedHF217* (Carru<strong>the</strong>rs)SF394 (Flynn)Chapter 507: relates to occupations andprofessions; requires <strong>the</strong> certification ofinterior designers; defines certified interiordesigner; provides for admin<strong>is</strong>trationof certification reqUirements; changes <strong>the</strong>name of <strong>the</strong> board of architecture, engineering,land surveying, and landscapearchitecture; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, sections 116].70, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2a;319A02, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 326.02, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions1, 5, and <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;326.03, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 326.031; 326.05;326.06; 326.07; 326.08, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2;326.09; 326.10, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1, 2, and 2a;326.11, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 326.12; 326.13;and326.14;<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement,section 326.04.Enactment: April 27, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,199253


SummaryLeased carslicenseneeded for non-metro resaleHF917*(Pelowski)SF1109 (Morse)Chapter 367: relates to commerce; requiresadditional license for motorvehiclelessor, wholesaler, orauctioneer when establ<strong>is</strong>hingadditional place of doing businessin a second class city outside of <strong>the</strong>metropolitanarea; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, section 168.27~ subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 10.Enactment: March 20,1992Effective: March 21, 1992Investmentsadvert<strong>is</strong>ingrestrictions modifiedHF1416* (Solberg)SF1243 (Cohen)Chapter 427: relates to commerce;modifies<strong>the</strong> regulation ofinterest rate advert<strong>is</strong>ing;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, section45.025, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions I and 2; repeals<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, section 45.025,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 7.Enactment: April 9, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992UCC-negotiableinstrumentstoconformwith o<strong>the</strong>r regulationsHF1892 (Farrell)SFI644* (Finn)Chapter 565: relates to commerce; regulatesnegotiable instruments; adopts <strong>the</strong>rev<strong>is</strong>ed article 3 of <strong>the</strong> Uniform CommercialCodewith conformingamendmentstoarticles I and 4 approved <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong>AmericanLaw Instituteand <strong>the</strong> National ConferenceofComm<strong>is</strong>sioners on Uniform State Laws;prohibits certain methods of authorizingelectronic fund transfers from consumeraccounts; amends<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990,sections336.1-201;336.1-207;336.4-101;336.4-102; 336.4-103; 336.4-104; 336.4­105; 336.4-106; 336.4-107; 336.4-108;336.4-201; 336.4-202; 336.4-203; 336.4­204; 336.4-205; 336.4-206; 336.4-207;336.4-208; 336.4-209;336.4-210;336.4­211; 336.4-212; 336.4-213; 336.4-214;336.4-301; 336.4-302;336.4-303;336.4­401; 336.4-402; 336.4-403; 336.4-404;336.4-405; 336.4-406;336.4-407;336.4­501; 336.4-502; 336.4-503; 336.4-504;and 541.21; proposes coding for new lawin <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapter 336; repeals<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections 336.3--101 to 336.3-805; and 336.4-109.Enactment: April 24, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992Pet origin, d<strong>is</strong>closure required;penalties addedHF2043 (Dawkins)SF1841 * (Mondale)Chapter 585: relates to commerce; consumerprotection;regulates<strong>the</strong>sale ofdogsand cats <strong>by</strong> pet dealers; prescribes penalties;prOvides remedies; proposes codingfor new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapter325F.Enactment: April 29, 1992Effective: Dec. I, 1992Automobileslienholdersnotified before saleHF2046* (Bertram)SF2437 (Bertram)Chapter 395: relates to commerce; motorvehicle lienholders; requires notice to certainsecured creditors before <strong>the</strong> vehicle <strong>is</strong>sold; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, section514.20.Enactment: April 3, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992Motor vehicles-franch<strong>is</strong>e terminationpayments regulatedHF2096 (Farrell)SFl801* (Hottinger)Chapter 472: relates to commerce; motorvehicle sale and d<strong>is</strong>tribution; regulatespaymentsuponfranch<strong>is</strong>e termination, cancellation,or nonrenewal; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes1990, section80E.09,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1.Enactment: April 15, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992Currency exchangesbusinesslimits createdHF2106* (Trimble)SFl836 (Kelly)Chapter 504: relates to financial institutions;currency exchanges; imposes d<strong>is</strong>tancelimitations and operates restrictions;requireslocal approval oflicenses; amends<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990,sections8.31,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ionI; .53A.02; 53A.03; 53A.04;53A.05; and 53A.08; proposes codes fornewlawin<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapter53A;repeals <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, section53A.14.Enactment: April 23, 1992Effective: April 24, 1992Legal-Nonprofit Corporation ActamendedHF2402 (Pugh)SF2088* (Reichgott)Chapter 503: relates to corporations;makes m<strong>is</strong>cellaneous changes in prov<strong>is</strong>ionsdeals with <strong>the</strong> organization and operationofnonprofit corporations; amends<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections 309.52,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion I; 317A.Oll,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 14;317A.lll, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 317A.227;317A.251, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 317A.255, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions1,2,and<strong>by</strong>addinga subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;317A.341, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 317A.431, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 317A.447; 317A.461;317A 751, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 317A.821, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3; and 317A827, <strong>by</strong> adding asubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;<strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1991 Supplement,sections 317A821, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2;317A823; and 317A827, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1.Enactment: April 23, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992Corporate reg<strong>is</strong>tration proceduresmodifiedHF2551* (Rest)SF2413 (Reichgott)Chapter477: relates to corporations; regulatesreg<strong>is</strong>trations of domestic corporationswith <strong>the</strong> secretary of state; amends<strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1990, section302A.821,as amended.Enactment: April 17, 1992Effective: retroactive to Sept. I, 1991Probate code-Hsuccessor" definition modifiedHF2572* (McEachern)SF2309 (Solon)Chapter 423: relates to probate; alters <strong>the</strong>definition of successors; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1990, sections 353A.02, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion21; 524.1-201; 524.3-303; and524.3-308.Enactment: April 8, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,199254


Credit card companies required to filestate treasurer reportsHF2608* (O'Connor)SFl649 (Solon)Chapter 552: relates to consumerprotection;requires certain creditors to file creditcard d<strong>is</strong>closure reports with <strong>the</strong> state treasurer;provides rulemakingauthority; proposescoding for new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes, chapter 325G.Enactment: April 27, 1992Effective: July 31, 1992State boards-accountancy grantedd<strong>is</strong>ciplinary authorityHF2813 (Milbert)SF2746* (Lu<strong>the</strong>r)Chapter 542: relates to occupations andprofessions; board of accountancy; establ<strong>is</strong>hesprocedures for <strong>the</strong>boardto canyoutd<strong>is</strong>ciplinary proceedings; provides penalties;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, section326.211,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion9;proposescodesfor new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapter326; repeals <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections326.23; and 326.231.Enactment: April 27, 1992Effective: Aug. 1, 1992Tobacco purchases <strong>by</strong> minorspenaltiesaddedHF2904 (O'Connor)SF2475* (Beckman)Chapter 588: relates to commerce; <strong>by</strong>adding a penalty for <strong>the</strong> purchase of or anattempt to purchase tobacco <strong>by</strong> a child;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, section609.685, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3.Enactment: April 27, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992Real estate fraud---


SummaryEnactment: March 20,1992Effective: March 21,1992Technical college board authorized tocontract for housing servicesHF2013 (Spar<strong>by</strong>)SF1991* (StumpDChapter 398: relates to education; authorizesa technical college to contract toprovide services; proposes coding for newlaw in <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapter 136CEnactment: April 3, 1992Effeenve:Aug. I, 1992Tobacco use prohibited atpublic schoolsHF2093 (Hasskamp)SF1898* (Dahl)Chapter 576: relates to clean indoor air;prohibits <strong>the</strong> useofall tobacco products inpublic elementary and secondary schools;removes a prov<strong>is</strong>ion allowing certain personsto smoke in health care facilities;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections144.413,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 144.414,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3; and 144.417,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2 and 3;proposes coding for new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes, chapter 144.Enactment: April 29, 1992Effeenve:Aug. 15, 1993Education Finance-omnibus billHF2121 * (Nelson, K.)SF2326 (Dicklich)Chapter 499: relates to education; providesfor general education revenue, transportation,special programs, communityservices, facilities and equipment, edqcationorganization and cooperation, o<strong>the</strong>raids andlevies, o<strong>the</strong>r education programs,m<strong>is</strong>cellaneous education matters, libraries,state education agencies; imposes atax; modifies appropriations; appropriatesmoney; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990,sections 120.17,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2, 3a, 8a, 16,and <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 121.148,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 121.16, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;121.935, and <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;122.23, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 12, 13, 13a, and 16;122.241,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3; 122.247,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 122.531,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1a,2,2a,2b,2c, and <strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions; 122.532,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 123.33, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 7;123.35,<strong>by</strong>addingasubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 123.3514,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 6, as amended, as reenacted,6b, as amended, as reenacted, and<strong>by</strong> add---ing subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions; 123.39, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 8d;123.58,<strong>by</strong>addinga subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 123.744,asamended,asreenacted; 124.155,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 124.243, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2, 6, and<strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 124.244, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 124.2725, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 13 and14;124.331,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions land3;124.431,<strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 124.493, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 124.494,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions2,4,and5;124.85, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4; 124A.22, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2a, and <strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions;124A.23, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 124A.26, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2, and <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;124C.07; 124C.08, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2;124C09; 124C61; 125.05, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions1,7, and <strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions; 125.12,<strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 125.17, <strong>by</strong> addinga subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 125.18, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;126.22, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 127.46;128A.09, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2, and <strong>by</strong> adding asubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 128COl, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4;128C02,<strong>by</strong>addinga subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 134.34,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1, and <strong>by</strong> adding a subdivi-"sion; 136C69, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 136D.22,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 136D.27, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2;136D.74, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2a; 136D.75;136D.82, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 136D.87, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 205A.lO, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; and275.125, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 14a, and <strong>by</strong> addingsubdiv<strong>is</strong>ions; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991Supplement, sections 13.40, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2;120.062, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 8a; 120.064, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion4; 120.17, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 3b, 7a, andlla; 120.181; 121.585, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3;121.904,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions4aand4e; 121.912,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 6; 121.932, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2and 5; 121.935, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 and 6;122.22, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 9; 122.23, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 122.242, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 9; 122.243,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 122.531, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4a;123.3514,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions4 and 11; 123.702,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1, la, 1b, and 3; 124.155,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 124.19, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 and7; 124.195,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2and3a; 124.214,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2 and 3; 124.2601, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion6; 124.2605; 124.2615, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 124.2721, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3b; 124.2727,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 6, and <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;124.479; 124.493, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3;124.646, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4; 124.84, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3; 124.95, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1,2,3,4,5,and <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 124A.03,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions lc, 2, 2a, and <strong>by</strong> adding asubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 124A.23, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 and4; 124A.24; 124A.26, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;124A.29,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 125.185,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions4 and 4a; 125.62, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 6;126.23; 126.70; 136D.22, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3;136D.71, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 136D.72, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ionl;136D.76,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2;136D.82,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 245A.03, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2;275.065, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 and 6; 275.125,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 6j and llg; 298.28, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion4;364.09;and373.42,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2;Laws 1990, chapter 366, section 1, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; Laws 1991, chapter 265, articles3, section 39, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 16; 4, section30, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 11; 5, sections 18,23,and24, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4; 6, section 67, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3; 7, sections 37, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 6, and41, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4; 8, sections 14 and 19,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 6; 9, sections 75 and 76; andII, section 23, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; proposescoding for new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes,chapters 124; 124A; 126; and 135A; repeals<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections121.25; 121.26; 121.27; 121.28; 124.274;124A.02,subdiV<strong>is</strong>ion 24; 124A.23,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions2, 2a,and3; 124A.26,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions2and3; 124A.27; 124A.28; 124A.29,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 125.03,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5; 126.071,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2,3,and4; 128A.022, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions5 and 7; 128A.024, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;134.34, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 136D.74, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3; and 136D.76, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1991 Supplement, sections123.35, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 19; 124.2727, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions1,2,3,4,and 5; 124.646, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 124A.02, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 16 and 23;124A.03, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1b, 1c, Id, Ie, If,19, Ih, and Ii; 124A.04; 124A.22, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions2, 3,4, 4a, 4b, 8, and 9; 124A.23,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1,4,and5;124A.24; 124A.26,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 124A.29, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;126.071,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;and136D.90,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; Laws 1990, chapters 562,article12; and 604, article 8, section 12; Laws1991, chapter265,articles 2,section 18; 3,section 36; 5, section 17; 6, sections 4, 20,22to26,28,30to33,41 to45,60,and64;7, section 35.Enactment: April 29, 1992:pn~t~~rr(y~t§;~($¢.~l#g~*§~effedive:varlous··dates······················· ...Parental reviewof instructional materialsincluded in PER policyHF2318 (Lynch)SF2556* (Olson)Chapter 496: relates to education; includesin <strong>the</strong> PER policy a procedure forparents to review <strong>the</strong> content of instruc-56


tional materials; entitles <strong>the</strong>PERreport <strong>the</strong>"Annual Report on Curriculum and StudentPerformances"; includes in <strong>the</strong> PERreportinformationabout curriculumadv<strong>is</strong>orycommitteemembeIShip;amends<strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes1990, section 126.666,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions1 and 4.Enactment: April 20, 1992Effective:]une 1, 1992, with exceptionsSchool consolidation law changedHF2377* (Uphus)SFl968 (Johnson, D.E.)Chapter 409: relates to education; authorizesrecipients ofa cooperative secondaryfacilities grant to have a temporary schoolboard structure after <strong>the</strong>y consolidate;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, section124.494, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; and<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement, section122.23, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2.Enactment: April 7,1992Effective: Aug. 1, 1992Electionsspecialschool d<strong>is</strong>trict exemptionHF2S8S (JeffeISon)SF238S* (Spear)Chapter 378: relates to elections; SpecialSchoolD<strong>is</strong>trict No.1;allows Special SchoolD<strong>is</strong>trict No.1 to change <strong>the</strong> years of itselections; amends Laws 1959, chapter462,section 3, as amended.Enactment: March 31,1992Effective: April 1, 1992EnergyPetroleum, oil fired plantsinspectionfee increasedHF2134* (Jacobs)SF2030 (Novak)Chapter597: relates to energy; presCribes<strong>the</strong> method ofpayment of petroleum tankrelease cleanup fees; requires persons whoremove basement heating oil storage tanksto remove fill andvent pipes to <strong>the</strong>outside;changes <strong>the</strong> inspection fee for petroleumproducts; imposes a fee on sales of liquefiedpetroleum gas; requires adoption of--andcompliancewi<strong>the</strong>nergy efficiencyrulesand standards; prOvides for emergencyenergy ass<strong>is</strong>tance; excludes certain itemsfrom market value for property tax purposes;exempts certainitemsfrom <strong>the</strong>salestax; regulates <strong>the</strong> transfer of certain employees;appropriatesmoneytoenergyandconservation account for programs to improveenergy efficiency of residential oilfiredand liquefied petroleum gas heatingplantsinlow-income households; amends<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990,sections 11SC08,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 216C19, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1,13, and <strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions; 273.11,<strong>by</strong>adding asubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 297A.2S, <strong>by</strong>addinga subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion, 383C044; <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1991 Supplement, sections 16B.61,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3;239.78;and299F.Oll,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion4c; 326.87, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; proposescoding for new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes, chapters 116; 239; and 268.Enactment: April 29, 1992Effective: various datesEnvironment &Natural ResourcesExperimental f<strong>is</strong>hing streamsprohibitedin some countiesHF90S (Reding)SF522* (Benson, D.D.)Chapter 469: relates to game and f<strong>is</strong>h;specifies allowed methods for taking f<strong>is</strong>hin certain designated trout streams; proposescoding for new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes, chapter 97CEnactment: April 17, 1992Effective: April 18, 1992Pipeline projects approval authorityrepealedHF1013* (peterson)SF1401 (Benson,].E.)Chapter 374: repeals certain pipeline approvalauthOrity of <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>sioner ofnatural resources; repeals <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, section 117.49.Enactment: April 1, 1992Effective: April 2, 1992SummaryMinnehaha State Park-land leaseHF1347 (Skoglund)SF1252* (Flynn)Chapter447: relates to statelands; authorizes<strong>the</strong><strong>Minnesota</strong> Veterans Homes Boardtoleasecertainlandadjacent to MinnehahaState Park to <strong>the</strong> Minneapol<strong>is</strong> Park andRecreation Board.Enactment: April 13, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992Wastewater treatmentfundingmodifiedHF14S3* (Trimble)SFl292 (MOISe)Chapter 601: relates to <strong>the</strong> environment;modifies procedures for creating sanitaryd<strong>is</strong>tricts; requires governmental subdiv<strong>is</strong>ionsto evaluateannually <strong>the</strong>irwastewaterd<strong>is</strong>posal system needs; establ<strong>is</strong>hes a programof supplemental financial ass<strong>is</strong>tancefor <strong>the</strong> construction of municipal wastewaterd<strong>is</strong>posal systems; expands <strong>the</strong> authorityof <strong>the</strong> public facilities authority toset and collect fees; requires a study andreport; authorizes bonds for <strong>the</strong> city ofCloquet for a water line extension; allocatesappropriations; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1990,sections 11S.03,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 115.19; l1S.20, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1,2,3,4,5, and 6; 446A.04, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion S; and446A.07, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 8; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1991 Supplement, section 103G.271, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion6; Laws 1991, chapter 183,section1; proposes coding for new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes, chapters 116; and 446A.Enactment: April 29, 1992Effective: various datesExotic species-management, fundingHFl965 (Skoglund)SFl959* U.u<strong>the</strong>r)Chapter594: relates to natural resources;provides for <strong>the</strong> management of ecologicallyharmful exotic species; requires rulemaking;prOvides penalties; appropriatesmoney; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990,sections 18.317, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1, 2, 3, 5,and <strong>by</strong>adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions; and 86B.401,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 11; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991Supplement, sections 84.968; 84.9691; and86B.415, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 7.Enactment: April 27, 1992Effective: April 28, 1992;]uly 1, 199257


SummaryLand recycling act adoptedHFl98S* (Wagenius)SFl866 (Mondale)Chapter 512: relates to <strong>the</strong> environment;provides protection from liability for releasesof hazardous substances to personsnot o<strong>the</strong>rw<strong>is</strong>e liable who undertake andcomplete cleanup actions under an approvedcleanup plan; provides forsubm<strong>is</strong>sionand approval of cleanup plans andsuperv<strong>is</strong>ion of cleanup <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>sionerof <strong>the</strong> pollution control agency;authorizes <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>sioner of <strong>the</strong> pollutioncontrol agency to <strong>is</strong>sue deterrninationsor enter into agreements with propertyowners near <strong>the</strong> source of releases ofhazardous substances regarding futurecleanup liability; appropriates money;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sectionlISB.17, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 14; proposes codingfor new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapterIISB.Enactment: April 23, 1992Effective: April 24, 1992Water-once-through cooling permitexemption for non-profitHF2044* (Trimble)SFl830 (Novak)Chapter 366: relates to water; creates anexemption from certain requirements relatingto once-through water use permits;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, section103G.271, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion S.Enactment: without governor's signatureEffective: Aug. 1,1992Mercury-sale, d<strong>is</strong>posalHF2147* (Wagenius)SF2042 (Dahl)Chapter 560: relates to <strong>the</strong> environment;bans placement of mercury insolid waste;regulates <strong>the</strong> sale and use of mercury;requires recycling of mercury in certainproducts; requires a report on fluorescentandhighintensity d<strong>is</strong>chargelamps;amends<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement, sectionlISA.9S61, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; proposescoding for new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes,chapters lISA; and 116.Enactment: April 29, 1992Effective: various dates--Waste Management Act-amendmentsHF21S0 (Wagenius)SF2199* (Merriam)Chapter 593: relates to waste management;defines postconsumermaterial; emphasizesandclarifies waste reduction; setsrequirements for use oflabel.s on productsand packages indicating recycled content;authorizes <strong>the</strong> director of <strong>the</strong> office ofwaste management to establ<strong>is</strong>h rules forreporting waste stat<strong>is</strong>tics; sets a goal forreductionofpackagingin<strong>the</strong>wastestream;amends prov<strong>is</strong>ions related to designationof waste; streng<strong>the</strong>ns <strong>the</strong> requirement forpricing of waste collection based on volumeorweight ofwaste collected; requiresrecycled content in and recyclability oftelephone directories and requires recyclingof waste directories; changes prov<strong>is</strong>ionsrelates to financial responsibility requirementsandlow-levelmdioactivewaste;prohibits <strong>the</strong> use of petroleum-basedsweeping compound products; requireslabeling ofrechargeable batteries; prohibits<strong>the</strong>imposition offees on <strong>the</strong> genemtionofcertainhazardous wastes that are reusedor recycled; requires studies on automobilewaste, degradable packing material,construction debr<strong>is</strong>, and used motor oil;andmakes various o<strong>the</strong>ramendments andadditions related to solid waste management;provides for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> hazardousmaterialsincidentresponseact;appropriatesmoney; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, sections 16B.12I; lISA.03,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion36a,and <strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions;USA.07, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;USA.32; l1SA.SS1, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion S;IlSA.SS7,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 11SA.63, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3;lISA.81,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; lISA.87;USA.93, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;USA.981; 116.12, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2;32SE.12S,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 400.08,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions4 and S; 400.161; 473.81I,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ionSb; and 473.844, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4; <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1991 Supplement, sections16B.122,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; lISA.02; 11SA.lS,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 9; lISA.41I, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;lISA.SSl,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions2aand4; lISA.83;1ISA.91S7,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions4andS; IISA.93,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; llSA.931; lISE.04,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 116.07, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4h; 116.90;116C.8S2;and473.849; Laws 1990, chapter600,section7; Laws 1991, chapter 337,section90; proposes codingfor newlawin<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapters 16B; lISA;221; 299A; 299K; and 32SE.Enactment: April 27, 1992Effective: various datesPetrofund reimbursement providedto cities, townsHF2267 (Steensma)SF2001*(DeCmmeDChapter 414: relates to <strong>the</strong> environment;changes and <strong>by</strong> adding prov<strong>is</strong>ions relatingto <strong>the</strong> liability of and reimbursement tomortgagees and holders of o<strong>the</strong>r securityinterests for petroleum tank releases; expands<strong>the</strong> eligibility of political subdiv<strong>is</strong>ionsfor reimbursement from <strong>the</strong> petroleumtankreleasecleanupaccount;amends .<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections lISC.02,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 8; lISC.021,<strong>by</strong>addinga subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;and 1ISC.09,<strong>by</strong>adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement,section lISC.09, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3b.Enactment: April 7, 1992Effective: April 8, 1992Snowmobilesliability,speed limit exemptionHF2282 (Rukavina)SF2233* (Stumpf)Chapter 573: relates to natural resources;establ<strong>is</strong>hes liability standards for recipientsof trail ass<strong>is</strong>tance program funds; exemptssnowmobile testing activities fromapplicable speed limits under certain conditions;allows <strong>the</strong> use of snowmobiles oncertain conservation lands unless prohibited<strong>by</strong>ruleof<strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>sioner ofnaturalresources; allows towing of persons withpersonal watercmft eqUipped with rearviewmirrors; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, sections 84.83, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;84.87, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; and84A.5S, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1991 Supplement, section86B.313, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion l.Enactment: April 27, 1992Effective: April 28, 1992; Aug. 1, 1992Watershed d<strong>is</strong>tricts prov<strong>is</strong>ionsHF2320 (Peterson)SF2298* (Price)Chapter 466: relates to watershed d<strong>is</strong>tricts;requires counties to provide publicnotice prior to makes watershed d<strong>is</strong>trictmanager appointments; modifies requirementsfor appointswatershed d<strong>is</strong>trict man-58


ageIS; exempts wateIShed d<strong>is</strong>tricts frompermit fees charged <strong>by</strong> political subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions;requires watershed d<strong>is</strong>trict audits<strong>by</strong>certified public accountants or <strong>the</strong> stateauditorundercertain circumstances; clarifiesprocedures for appealing wateIShedd<strong>is</strong>trict dec<strong>is</strong>ions; allows recovery ofattorneyfees; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990,sections I03D.311, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2 and 3;I03D.33S, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;I03D.3S5, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; I03D.535, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; and I03D.S4S, <strong>by</strong> adding asubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; proposes coding for new lawin <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapter I03D.Enactment: April 17, 1992Effective: Aug. 1, 1992Clean Air Act amendmentsbusinessass<strong>is</strong>tance programHF2437* (McGuire)SF209S (Morse)Chapter 546: relates to <strong>the</strong> environment;pollution control; eliminates a fee limit;conforms certain pollution control measuresto federal Clean Air Act amendments;authorizes assessment of em<strong>is</strong>sionfees; changes method used for calculatingem<strong>is</strong>sion fees; changes <strong>the</strong> definition ofchlorofluorocarbons; establ<strong>is</strong>hes a smallbusiness air quality compliance ass<strong>is</strong>tanceprogram; provides for <strong>the</strong> appointment ofanombudsmanfor smallbusiness airqualitycompliance ass<strong>is</strong>tance; creates a smallbusiness air quality compliance adv<strong>is</strong>orycouncil; requires a report on<strong>the</strong> role of<strong>the</strong>Pollution Control Agency Board; requiresa monitoring program and certain studiesand reports; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, sections l1SD.12, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2;and 116.70, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1991 Supplement, section 116.07,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion4d; proposes coding for new lawin <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapter 116.Enactment: April 29, 1992Effective: various datesTimber permit extensions providedHF2483 (AndeISon, 1.)SF242I* (Lessard)Chapter 405: relates to natural resources;extends<strong>the</strong>term ofcertain timberpermits;provides for a cooperative agreement with<strong>the</strong> United States Forest Service for controlof certain waters; prOvides conditions forclass Bland exchanges; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong>--Statutes 1990, section 94.344,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3.Enactment: April 7, 1992Effective: April 8, 1992RIM project landeligibilityrequirements modifiedHF2S43 (Munger)SF230I* (Price)Chapter 415: relates to water and soilresources; lands eligible for <strong>the</strong> reinvest in<strong>Minnesota</strong> program; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1990, sections I03F.S05;I03F.S11, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; and<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement, sectionI03F.SI5, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2.Enactment: April 7, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992Radio equipment prohibitionf<strong>is</strong>hingexemptedHF2578 (Weaver)SF2I8S* (Merriam)Chapter 479: relates to game and f<strong>is</strong>h;limits <strong>the</strong> prohibition on <strong>the</strong> use of radioequipment to take protected wild animalsto big game and small game; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1990, section 97B.085,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1.Enactment: April 17, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992Game and f<strong>is</strong>hcommercialactivity modifiedHF2592 (Stanius)SF2I62*(Bernhagen)Chapter 589: relates to natural resources;expands circumstancesunderwhichgameand f<strong>is</strong>h licenses are void for violations oflaw; allows possession, transportation,purchase, or sale of certain inedible portionsof wild animals; requires a report;authorizes rules; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, sections 97A.42I, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; and 97A 425, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;proposes coding for new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes, chapter 97A.Enactment: April 27, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992Natural resources regulationsmodified,changed, clarifiedHF26I2 (Weaver)SF2389* (Merriam)Chapter 462: relates to natural resources;allows use of alternative rulemaking pro-Summarycedures for certain rules of <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>sionerof natural resources; regulates activitiesrelating to stromatolites; changesdefinitions; modifies prov<strong>is</strong>ions relating togame refuges, scientific and natural areas,experimental waters, and special managementwateIS; expands certain authoritiesrelating to deer licenses; exempts certainrules of <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>sioner from <strong>the</strong> Admin<strong>is</strong>trativeProcedure Act; allows nonmetaltags for f<strong>is</strong>h nets; authorizes rulemaking;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990,sections 86A05, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion S; 97AOIS,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 15 and40; 97A08S,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions2, 3, 4, S, 8, and <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;97A411, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 97A485,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 9; 97C.00I; 97C.00S;97C.3SI; and I03G.6IS, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3;<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement, sections14.29, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4; and 97A093;and Laws 1991, chapter2S9,section2S, asamended; proposes codingfor new law in<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapter 84.Enactment: April 17, 1992Effective: various datesState pork boundariesprovidedadditions, deletionsHF26I9 (Rodosovich)SF2392* Qohnson,].B.)Chapter 451 :relates to stateparks; authorizesadditions to and deletions from certainstate parks; authorizes an easementandregulates campgrounduseatMcCarthyBeach State Park.Enactment: April 13, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992M<strong>is</strong>s<strong>is</strong>sippi River HeodwatersArea Boardprov<strong>is</strong>ions changed .HF2623* (Solberg)SF2344 (Lessard)Chapter 476: relates to <strong>the</strong> M<strong>is</strong>s<strong>is</strong>sippiriverheadwatersarea;updatesandchangesprov<strong>is</strong>ions relating to activities of <strong>the</strong> M<strong>is</strong>s<strong>is</strong>sippiheadwateIS board; authorizes certainpoweIS for <strong>the</strong> Spirit Mountain recreationarea authority; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1990, sections 103F.361, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2;103F.363,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; I03F.36S,<strong>by</strong>addinga subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 103F.367, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion6; 103F.369, subdiv<strong>is</strong>io~ 1 and 4;I03F.371; 103F.373, subdiv<strong>is</strong>iOns 1 and2; I03F.37S,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion I;and103F.377;<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement, sectionI03F.369, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; Laws 1973,59


Summary..chapter 327, section 5.Enactment: April 17, 1992Effective: upon local approvalPetrofund contractorscompetence,fees regulatedHF2624 (Krueger)SF2430* (Sams)Chapter 490: relates to <strong>the</strong> environment;<strong>by</strong> adding sanctions and procedures relatingto petroleum tank release consultantsand contractors; requires a report to <strong>the</strong>Leg<strong>is</strong>lature; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, sections 115COl; 115C02, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1, and <strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions;11SC03,<strong>by</strong>addinga subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 116.48,<strong>by</strong>addinga subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1991 Supplement, section llSC09, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ionsSand 7; proposes coding for newlaw in <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapter lISe.Enactment: April 20, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992Board of Water and Soil Resourcesd<strong>is</strong>puteresolution committeeHF2702 (Munger)SF23IO* (price)Chapter 399: relates to waters; changes<strong>the</strong> composition of<strong>the</strong>Board ofWaterandSoil Resource's d<strong>is</strong>pute resolution committee;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990,section 103B.IOI, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 10.Enactment: April 3, 1992Effective: Aug. 1, 1992Nitrate data adv<strong>is</strong>ory task force;milk certificationHF2717* (Dille)SF2I02 (Morse)Chapter 544: relates to water; requiresmaintenance of a statewide nitrate database; establ<strong>is</strong>hes a nitrate data adv<strong>is</strong>orytask force; modifies requirements relatingto well d<strong>is</strong>closurecertificatesandsealingofwells; establ<strong>is</strong>hes a well sealing account;requires a report on environmental consultingservices; grants a waiver for waterwell requirements to dairy farmers; allowsan extension for well construction compliance;appropriates money; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes1990, sections 32.394,<strong>by</strong>addingsubdiv<strong>is</strong>ions;1031.115; 1031.30I,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion4;1031.3IS;and1031.341 ,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions1 and S; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991Supplement, sections 16B.92, <strong>by</strong> adding asubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 1031.235;and 1031.301,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; proposes coding for newlaw in<strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes,chapters I03Aand1031.Enactment: April 27, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992Soil and water conservationcity,county controlsHF2746 (Munger)SF2311* (Price)Chapter450: relates to waters; authorizesagreements <strong>by</strong>soil andwater conseIVationd<strong>is</strong>tricts for enforcement of city or countycontrols; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990,section I03C33I, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion.Enactment: April 13, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992Blufflands trail system establ<strong>is</strong>hedHF2842 (Pelowski)SF2299* (Morse)Chapter 456: relates to state trails; providesfor<strong>the</strong>e.stabl<strong>is</strong>hment of<strong>the</strong>BluffiandsTrail System; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, section 85.015, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 7.Enactment: April 13, 1992Effective: july 1, 1992Split Rock Lighthouse fee structureauthorizedHF2849* (Simoneau)SF2101 (Merriam)Chapter 481 : relates to stateparks; authorizes<strong>the</strong>comm<strong>is</strong>sionerofnaturalresourcesto negotiate a special fee structure for <strong>the</strong>Split Rock lighthouse state h<strong>is</strong>toric sitewithin Split Rock lighthouse State Park;·amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, section8S.0S3, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion.Enactment: April 17, 1992Effective: April 18, 1992Aquatic formingregulations,wildlife protectionHF2855 (Spar<strong>by</strong>)SF2432* (Berg)Chapter 566: relates to agriculture; regulatesaquaticfarming; protectscertainwildlifepopulations; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, sections 86A.05, <strong>by</strong> adding asubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 86A.09, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;97C203; 97C301, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;97C345, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4; 97C39I;and97CSOS,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion6; proposes codingfornewlawin<strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes, chapter17; repeals <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990,sections 97A.475, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 29a; and97C209.Enactment: April 29, 1992Effective: April 30, 1992, with exceptionsThin ice-sheriff enforcementHFnoneSF2011 * (Bertram)Chapter 584: relates to waters; grantssheriffs power to bar vehicles from unsafeice; eliminates <strong>the</strong> appeal to <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>sionerofnatural resources from a sheriff'sdec<strong>is</strong>ion; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990,section 86B.I2I; proposes codes for newlaw in <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapter 86B.Enactment: April 29, 1992Effective: April 30, 1992; Aug. 1, 1992Financial Institutions &InsuranceHealth insurance-utilization reviewHF802 (Orenstein)SF6S 1* (Spear)Chapter 574: relates to insurance; regulatesutilization review services; providesstandards and procedures; regulates appealsofdeterminationsnottocertify; regulatesprior authorization of services; prescribesstaff and program qualifications;proposes codes for new law as <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes, chapter 62M.Enactment: April 29, 1992Effective: jan. 1, 1993Banks, credit unions, lendersregulated,practices modifiedHFl680 (Skoglund)SF2213* (Solon)Chapter 587: relates to commerce; regulatesbank charters, <strong>the</strong> purchase and saleof property, relocations, loans, detachedfacilities, capitalandsurplusrequirements,and clerical services; regulates <strong>the</strong> reportand audit schedules and account insuranceof credit unions; authorizes certainfinancial institution closings; regulates60


usiness changes of industrial loan andthrifts; regulates business changes, licenserequirements, loan security, and interestrates ofregulated lenders; provides specialcorporate voting and notice prov<strong>is</strong>ions forbanking corporations; requires additionalinformation on finances and continuationstatements; regulates state depositories;regulates investments in share certificates;authorizes <strong>the</strong> establ<strong>is</strong>hment ofadditionaldetached facilities in <strong>the</strong> cities of Duluth,Dover, Millville, and New Scandia; modifiesreal estate appra<strong>is</strong>er requirements;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections9.031, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 46.041,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4; 46.044; 46.047, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 46.048, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 46.07, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 47.015, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;47.10; 47.101, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 47.20,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2, 4a, and 5; 47.54; 47.55;48.02; 48.89, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5; 49.34, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 52.06,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 52.24,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 53.03, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5; 53.09,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2;56.04;56.07;56.12;56.l31,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion4;82B.l3,as amended;300.23;300.52, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 332.13, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 336.9-402; 336.9-403; <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1991 Supplement, sections llA24,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4; 48.512, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4;82B.ll,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 3 and 4; and 82B.14;repeals <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, section48.03, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 4 and 5.Enactment: April 27, 1992Effective: various datesInsurance-omnibus billHF1681* (Skoglund)SF2212 (Solon)Chapter 564: relates to commerce; regulatesdata collection, enforcement powers,premium finance agreements, temporarycapital stock of mutual life companies,surplus lines insurance, conversion privileges,coverages, rehabilitations and liquidations,<strong>the</strong> comprehensive health insuranceplan, and claims practices; requiresinsurers to notify all covered persons ofcancellations of group coverage; regulatescontinuation privileges and automobilepremium surcharges; regulates unfair ordeceptive practices; regulates insuranceagent licensing and education; carries out<strong>the</strong> intent of <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature to make uniform<strong>the</strong> statutoryservice ofprocess prov<strong>is</strong>ionsunder <strong>the</strong>jur<strong>is</strong>diction of <strong>the</strong> Depart---ment of Commerce; regulates annual reportson credit insurance; makes varioustechnical changes; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, sections 45.012; 45.027, <strong>by</strong>adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions; 45.028, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 46.03; 48.185, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 7; 59A08,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 and 4; 59Al1, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion4; 59A12,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 60A02,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion7,and<strong>by</strong>addingasubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;60A03,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 60A07,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 and10; 60A12,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion4; 60A.1701,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions3 and 7; 60A19, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4;60A20l,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion4; 60A203;60A206,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 60A21, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2;60A23, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 8; 60B.03, <strong>by</strong> addinga subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 60B.15; 60B.17, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 61AOll, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;62AI0, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 62A146; 62A17,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 62A.21, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2aand 2b; 62A30, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 62A41,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4; 62A.54; 62B.07, <strong>by</strong> addinga subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 62C142, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2a;62C17, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5; 62D.I01, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2a; 62D.22, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 8; 62E.02,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 23; 62E.I0, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;62E.l1, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 9; 62E.14, <strong>by</strong> addinga subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 62E.15, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4, and<strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions; 62E.16; 62H.Ol;64B.33; 64B.35, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 65A29,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 11; 65B.133, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4;?lA02, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 72A07; 72A.125,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 72A.20, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 23,and <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 72A.201,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 72A22, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5;72A.37, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 72A43, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 72B.02, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;72B.03, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 72B.04, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion6; 80A27, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 7 and 8;80C20; 82.31, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 82A22,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 and 2; 83.39, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions1 and 2; 270B.07, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 332.15,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion4; and 543.08; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1991 Supplement, sections 45.027,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions1,2,5,6, and 7; 60A13, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3a; 60D.15, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4; 60D.17,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4; 62E.I0, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 9;62E.12; 72A201, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 8; 82B.15,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 332.55; and 345.485; Laws1991, chapter 233, section Ill; proposescoding for new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes,chapters 45; 60A; 62A; and 621; proposescoding for new law as <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes,chapter 60K; repeals <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, sections 60A05; 60A051; 60A17,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1, la, Ib, lc, 2c, 2d, 3, 5, 5b,Summary6,6b,6c,6d,7a,8,8a,9a,10,11,12,13,14, 15, 16,17,18, 19,20,and21;65B.70;and 72A. l3,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1991 Supplement, section 60A17, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ionId.Enactment: April 27, 1992Effective: various datesMedicare supplemental insurance--­regulationsHF1791 (Skoglund)SF2743* (Hottinger)Chapter 554: relates to insurance; regulatesMedicare supplement; makes variouschangesinstatelaw reqUired<strong>by</strong><strong>the</strong>federalgovernment; regulates coverages andpractices;regulates <strong>the</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> ComprehensiveHealth Association; increases <strong>the</strong>maximum lifetime benefit amounts of certainstateplancoverages;extends <strong>the</strong> effectivedate of <strong>the</strong> authorization of use ofexperimental delivery methods; amends<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections 62A.31,<strong>by</strong>addingsubdiv<strong>is</strong>ions; 62A315; 62A36,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 62A.38; 62A.39; 62A42;62A.436; 62A44; and 62E.07; <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1991 Supplement, sections 62A31,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 62A.316; 62E.I0, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion9; and 62E.12; proposes codes fornewlawin<strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes, chapter62A.Enactment: April 29, 1992Effective: April 30, 1992; July 30, 1992,with qualificationsTrustee inveshnentscertainmutual funds allowedHFI884 (Spar<strong>by</strong>)SFl729* (Hottinger)Chapter 473: relates to financial institutions;authorizes a bankinginstitution that<strong>is</strong> a trustee to invest in certain investmentcompanies and investment trusts; amends<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections 48.01,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1and2; 48.38,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 6;48.84; and 501B.I0, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 6.Enactment: April 15, 1992Effective: April 16, 1992Insurance agentsterminationsregulatedHF1901 (Winter)SF1689* (Metzen)Chapter 379: relates to insurance; propertyand casualty; regulates certain terminationsand modifications or changes to61


Summary.certain agent agreements; modifies <strong>the</strong>definition of loss ratio experience; modifiesmembership in <strong>the</strong> board of review;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections60Al72; and 60A177, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3.Enactment: April 1, 1992Effective: April 2, 1992Insurance-charity donationsHF1948*(Carru<strong>the</strong>rs)SF1855 (Metzen)Chapter 483: relates to life insurance;authorizes policies for <strong>the</strong> benefit of acharity; authorizes policies for <strong>the</strong> benefitof a corporation or a trustee; proposescoding for new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes,chapters 61A; and 309.Enactment: April 17, 1992Effective: April 18, 1992Auto insurance-teehnical changesHF1980* (Pugh)SFl922 (Solon)Chapter 520: relates to insurance; clarifiesinterest on accidental death benefits;regulates <strong>the</strong>structureandfunctions of<strong>the</strong><strong>Minnesota</strong> automobile insurance plan;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections61A.Oll,<strong>by</strong>addinga subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 65B.Ol;65B.02, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1,4, and 7; 65B.03,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 65B.04, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 3, 4,and <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 65B.05;65B.06; 65B.07, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4; 65B.08,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1and2; 65B.09; 65B.I0; and65B.12, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; repeals <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1990, sections 65B.04, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions1 and 2; and 65B.07, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2.Enactment: April 27, 1992Effective: April 28, 1992, with qualificationsAuto insurance-deductiblesHF2099* (Carru<strong>the</strong>rs)SF2374 (Lu<strong>the</strong>r)Chapter 524: relates to insurance; automobile;prohibits d<strong>is</strong>crimination in automobileinsurance policies; specifies rightsof insureds; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, section72A.20,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion23;<strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1991 Supplement, section72A.201, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 6.Enactment: April 29, 1992Effective:]an. 1, 1993--State fund regulationsHF2261 * (Winter) ..,:,::::::::::,~~~~r~v8~;~9:~g¥'~i:~1~~~ent;Executive ~~~'i\c:a~::wwia have regulateddeposit6:rt& lpt:::$.ti~e funds; would haveamended:M~n~~taStatutes 1990, sections9.031, <strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions; and289A40, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; would have proposedcoding for new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes, chapter 9; would have repealed<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, section 9.031,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2, 3, 4, 5, and 10; <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1991 Supplement, section 9.031,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1.Pocket VetoedInsuranceautoglass coverage modifiedHF2346 (B<strong>is</strong>hop)SFl997* (Hottinger)Chapter 413: relates to insurance; providesfor automobileinsurance policy coverageon <strong>the</strong> repair or replacement of motorvehicle glass; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1991 Supplement, section 72A201,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 6.Enactment: April 7,1992Effective: April 8, 1992Insurancesolvency-technicalcorrectionsHF2688 (Skoglund)SF2463* (Lu<strong>the</strong>r)Chapter 540: relates to insurance; solvency;makesvarioustechnical corrections;requires notice; regulates business transactedwith a producer controlled insurer;modifies various prov<strong>is</strong>ions relates to <strong>the</strong>guaranty association; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1990,sections45.025,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2, as amended; 60A03, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 6;6OAI0, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4; 61B.03, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion5; 61B.06, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 7; and 61B.12,<strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1991 Supplement, sections 60A031,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 60A.092, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 60A11,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 13 and20; 60A.1l2; 60A.12,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 10; 60A124; 60D.17, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 61A28, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; and61B.12, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 6; Laws 1991, chapter325, article 5, section 6; proposes codingfor newlaw in <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapters60C; and 60]; repeals <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1991 Supplement, sections 60].01; 60].02;60].03; 60].04; 60].05; and 72A.206.Enactment: April 27, 1992Effective: April 28, 1992, with exceptions[]]General Leg<strong>is</strong>lation,Veterans Affairs &GamingSafety-omusement rides inspected,liability insurance requiredHF748 (OsthofOSF764* (Dahl)Chapter382:relates to publicsafety; regulatesamusement rides; requires insuranceand inspections; provides penalties'; proposescoding for new law as <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes, chapter 184B.Enactment: March 31,1992Effective: Aug. 1,1991Elections~residentialprimary delayedHFl731* (Lasley) . :::::;:::i\::.SF1598 (Marty) ....::.:.:... tt::::::;:: ::::\ .)}Chapter 364:..w:?~~··~f:i:::{:R~nged <strong>the</strong>yearforin:w~~~n:~gt:h~presidential primary;wQ.};l'ld·¥,i:y,eamended<strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes1990}iecd~n 207A.0l.Vetoed:]an. 16,1992Veterans~roperty,room searchesHF2465* (Frederick)SF2029 (Par<strong>is</strong>eau)Chapter 410: relates to veterans; clarifies<strong>the</strong> definition of "veteran"; clarifies proceduresfor searches of veterans' home residents'rooms or property; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1990, sections 197.447; and198.33, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion l.Enactment: April 10, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992Elections-ward system abolitiondeadlines changed for certain citiesHF2535 (Uphus)SF2307* Qohnson, D.E.)Chapter388: relates to elections; changesdeadlines for certain statutory cities toabol<strong>is</strong>h <strong>the</strong> ward system; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1990, section 412.023, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion4.Enactment: March 31, 1992Effective: April 1, 199262


Military-ormory closings,public hearings requiredHF2642 (Olson, K.) .....::::;:::: \::::,::::\:~:SF2286 (Vickerma!}):::::::::::~:~::.\\r:::::..\\:::t:Chapter 49·~.;::W~r&~~r~:ipfb~ded for apublic h,~~rtiJ~efdt.e "tBe adjutant generalcloses ari\#n{bf§; would have amended<strong>Minnesota</strong> §tatutes 1990, section 193.36,<strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion.Pocket vetoedCounties-Yellow Medicinehospital d<strong>is</strong>trict electionsHF2658 (Peterson)SF2514* (Frederickson, D.j.)Chapter 534: relates to hospital d<strong>is</strong>tricts;provides for board membership and electionsin <strong>the</strong> Yellow Medicine County hospitald<strong>is</strong>trict; provides for <strong>the</strong>organization,admin<strong>is</strong>tration, andoperationofa hospitald<strong>is</strong>trict in <strong>the</strong> county of Swift and <strong>the</strong> cityof Benson; amends Laws 1963, chapter276, sections 2, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2, and <strong>by</strong>adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions; and 4.Enactment: April 27, 1992Effective: upon local approvallunwlGovernmentalOperationsFire protectionadv<strong>is</strong>orycouncil createdHF31 * (Simoneau)SF151 (Kroening)Chapter 508: relates to public safety; creates<strong>the</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> adv<strong>is</strong>ory council onfireprotectionsystems; requires licensing andcertifying of <strong>the</strong> fire protection industry;prOvides for rules and an exemption; providesfor fees; imposes a penalty; appropriatesmoney; proposes coding for new lawas <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapter 299M.Enactment: April 29, 1992Effective: Aug. 1, 1992Retirement--tax sheltered annuity poyments allowedHF419* Qohnson, R.)SF410 (Morse)Chapter 487: relates to retirement; policestate aid program; requires paymentseqUivalent to automobile insurance premiumtaxes <strong>by</strong> self-insurers; public employeeretirement savings programs; authorizesan employer matching contributionto certain tax sheltered annuity contracts;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990,section 356.24; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991Supplement, section 69.021, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions5 and 6; proposes coding for new law in<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapter 60A.Enactment: April 20, 1992Effective: various datesState potrol membersvacationdonation allowedHF667 (O'Connor) ...:.:.:~~~t:'\~::SF735* (Lessard) ..::~:::::.. ::r::;;;::::. :t~:...::;fChapter 56~~.::wo4.il:Mi¢:::lri~reased <strong>the</strong>amount ofi'~:~dbn::tfth:~that certain stateemplot.~& &=;;;:d~hateto bargaining representativd~~~uld have amended <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1990, section 43A.04, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion8.Pocket vetoedRetirementjudges'contributions increasedHF699* (Reding)SF684 (Pogemiller)Chapter 492: relates to retirement;judgesretirement fund; eliminates <strong>the</strong> offset for aportion ofsocial security benefits; amends<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement, section490.123, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion la; proposescoding for new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes,chapter 355; repeals <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, section 490.129.Enactment: April 20, 1992Effective: various datesEarly retiremen<strong>the</strong>althinsurance incentives providedHF765* (McGuire)SF726 (Marty)Chapter 482: relates to certain state employees;establ<strong>is</strong>hes eligibility for statepaidinsurance after retirement in certaincircumstances.SummaryEnactment: April 17, 1992Effective: April 18, 1992; retroactive toMay 5,1990Gender balance required in stateagencyappointmentsHSFF7161i4(p*ap(Kapas ..:::: ::.: ::::: :.:.:.'Chapter 45Z;:::~p-41d ]j.¢y.lt:provided forgende~::pfi~~ irl:~tlHmember agencies;would ':hiYe\~iended <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes.1990, se~tibn·15.0597, <strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions.Vetoed: April 10, 1992hn)) ..:.:.: :?::,,::::~:.·:1::I::;·::::::li:::Public employeesbargainingsettlements releasedHFl133 (Bauerly)SF2037* (Price)Chapter 458: relates to public employment;requires <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>sioner of <strong>the</strong>Bureau of Mediation Services to adopt auniformbaseline determination<strong>document</strong>and a uniform collective bargaining agreementsettlement <strong>document</strong> and to prescribeproceduresfor <strong>the</strong>useof<strong>the</strong>se <strong>document</strong>s;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990,section 179A.04, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3.Enactment: April 17, 1992-Effective: Aug. 1,1992Volunteer fjrefjghtersqualifyingservice definedHF1334 (Reding)....:::::.·((:::\t.SFl230* (StumpD ..:::::::::::::..·:1I;:;;:::>: \\.::)iChapter 5Q.$.l{::::¢I~N~::::::fb:··· volunteerfirefiggtt1f:Sit~ief~8d~tionsand <strong>the</strong> stateuniveiSj,d ~::"community college individual~firement account plans; wouldhaveincreasedservice pensionmaximums;would have establ<strong>is</strong>hed a fire state aidmaximum apportionment; would haveprovidedpenaltiesfornoncompliancewithservice pension maximums; would havespecifieddutiesfor <strong>the</strong>stateauditor;wouldhave ratified certain priornonconforminglumpsumservicepensionpayments;wouldhave continued certain nonconforminglump sum service pension amounts inforce; wouldhave modified certain investmentperformancecalculations;wouldhavemodifiedcertainlocalvolunteerfirefightersrelief association prov<strong>is</strong>ions; would haveincreased <strong>the</strong>individualretirement accountplans employer contribution rate; wouldhave establ<strong>is</strong>hed an ambulanceservice per-63


I'Summarysonnellongevity award andincentive program;would have appropriated money;would have amended <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, sections llA.04; 354B.04, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 354B.05, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;356.218.subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2 and 3; and 424A.02.subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions1. 3. and <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement, sections171.06. subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2b; 353D.Ol,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 353D.02; 353D.03;353D.05. subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 and 3; 353D.06;354B.04. subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; Laws 1971, chapter140.section5,asamended; wouldhaveproposed coding for new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes. chapters 69. and 354B; wouldhave proposed codingfor newlaw as <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes. chapter 356B; would haverepealed <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement.sections 353D.Ol. subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions laand lb; 353D.021; 353D.031; 353D.051;353D.091; Laws 1991. chapter291. article19. section 11.Pocket vetoedPensions-back pay grantedfor wrongful d<strong>is</strong>chargeHF1350* Garos)SFl139 (Solon)Chapter 443: relates to retirement; majorandstatewideretirement plans; credits serviceand salary when back pay <strong>is</strong> awardedin <strong>the</strong> event of a wrongful d<strong>is</strong>charge; proposescodes for new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes.chapter 356; repeals <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1991 Supplement. section 353.27.subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion5a.Enactment: April 13, 1992Effective: April 14, 1992Pensions-Falcon Heights firefighterspermitted vestingHF1567* (McGuire)SF2354 (Marty)Chapter372: relates to retirement; FalconHeights volunteer firefighters relief associations;authorizes full vesting with fiveyears of service.Enactment: April 1. 1992Effective: upon local approvalRetirement--municipal police, fireaccounts merged with PERAHFl692 Garos)SF1558* (Solon)Chapter 448: relates to retirement; Du---luth fire and police pension plans; authorizesa joint consolidation account in <strong>the</strong>event of <strong>the</strong> consolidation of <strong>the</strong> DuluthFire Department Relief Association with<strong>the</strong>Public Employees PoliceandFireFund.Enactment: April 13, 1992Effective: upon local approvalPensions-PERA, surviving spouseoptional annuityHFl744* (Dempsey)SFI710 (Frederickson. D.R.)Chapter 373: relates to retirement; PublicEmployees Retirement Association; providesentitlement for optional annuities tocertain surviving spouses of certain. deceasedd<strong>is</strong>abilitants; mandates a study ofcoordinated program survivorship benefitgaps.Enactment: April 1. 1992Effective: April 2. 1992Public lands-Faribault County: certain lands releasedHF1763* (Rodosovich)SFl772 (Neuville)Chapter387: relates to statelands; authorizes<strong>the</strong> conveyance or release of a stateeasement in Faribault.Enactment: March 31. 1992Effective: April 1, 1992Retirement-retired public employeescontinued health coverage providedHF1873* (Reding)SFl731 (Solon)Chapter 488: relates to public employment;requires public employers to includecertainformeremployeesin<strong>the</strong>sameinsurancepoolas active employees; amends<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990. sections 43A.27,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 43A.316, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;and 471.61, <strong>by</strong>adding asubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion.Enactment: April 20, 1992Effective: various datesPensions--public employeepost-retirement adjustmentsHF1960* (Reding)SFl910 (Morse)Chapler530:relates to retirement; changes<strong>the</strong> formula governing calculation ofpostretirementadjustments for certain publicpension plans; requires certaininvestmentperformance and post-retirement adjustmentreporting; provides state reimbursementfor supplemental retirement benefitspaid to volunteer firefighters; appropriatesmoney; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990,section lIA.18, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 9.Enactment: April 29, 1992Effective: various datesRetirementteachercontribution transfers modifiedHF1996* (Reding)SF2023 (Benson,].E.)Chapter 420: relates to retirement; permitscertainpersons tohaveemployercontributionstransferred from <strong>the</strong> TeachersRetirement Association to <strong>the</strong> IndividualRetirement Account Plan; amends Laws1990, chapter 570, article 3, section 11.Enactment: April 8. 1992Effective: April 9. 1992. with retroactiveapplicationRetirement-MERF coverage grantedcertain employeesHF2001 * Gefferson)SFI934(Pogemille~Chapter 596: relates to retirement; requires<strong>the</strong> Metropolitan Airports Comm<strong>is</strong>sionto apply for certain state aid; providesan optional method for calculating annuitiesofcertainmemberS of<strong>the</strong>Minneapol<strong>is</strong>EmployeesRetirement Fund;amends<strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1990, sections 69.011, <strong>by</strong>adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 69.031, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion5; and 422A.Ol. <strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions;<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement. section69.011. subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; proposes codingfornewlawin<strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes.chapter422A.Enactment: April 29. 1992Effective:July 1.1992. with qualificatiOnsRetirement-police, fire grantedactuarial assumption increaseHF2014 (Reding)SF2352* (Piper)Chapter455: relates to retirement; AustinFireDepartmentReliefAssociation; authorizesanactuarial assumption change; providesvarious benefit increases; authorizesboard member per diem payments.Enactment: April 13, 1992Effective: upon local approval64


Retirement-St. Paul fire benefits modifiedHF20I8 (Farrell)SF2750* (Kelly)Chapter 563: relates to retirement; St.Paul fire department and police reliefassociations;increasesservicepensionamounts;limits future benefit reductions; amendsLaws 1955, chapters 151, section 9, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions5,as amended, and 6,as amended;and 375, sections 21, as amended, and22,as amended.Enactment: April 27, 1992Effective: upon local approvalRetirement-MSRS interest rates increasedHF2025* (Reding)SFl916 (Waldorl)Chapter 598: relates to retirement; variousretirement plans; increases <strong>the</strong>interestrate on <strong>the</strong> repayment ofrefunds andsimilartransactions; authorizes purchases ofpriorservicecredit;increases <strong>the</strong> employercontribution rate for certain first class cityteacher retirement fund association coordinatedprograms; makes various changesin admin<strong>is</strong>trative prov<strong>is</strong>ions of laws governing<strong>the</strong> first class city teachers retirementfund associations; provides authorityfor <strong>the</strong> Minnea,pol<strong>is</strong> Teachers RetirementFund Association to amend its articlesofincorporation to modify d<strong>is</strong>abilitybenefits for basic program members;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections3A.03, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 352.01, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ionII; 352.04,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion8; 352.23; 352.27;352.271; 352B.ll, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4;352C.05I,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 352C.09,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2;352D.05,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion4;352D.II,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 352D.12; 353.28, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion5; 353.35; 353.36, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2;353A07, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3, as amended;354.41, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 9; 354.50, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 354.51, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 4 and 5;354.52, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4; 354.53, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ionI; 354AOII, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 4, 8, II,12, 13, 15, 21, 24, and 27; 354A.02I,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 6; 354A.05; 354A.08;354A.096; 354A.12, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2;354A3I, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 354A.36, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3; 354A.38, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; and490.124, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 12; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1991 Supplement, sections 353.0I ,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion16; 353.27, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 12, 12a,-and 12b; 354.094, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion I; and354AOII, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 26; repeals <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1990, sections 354AOII,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; and 354A40, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions2 and 3.Enactment: April 29, 1992Effective: various datesInvestment board allowedadditional investmentsHF2026 (Reding)SFI917* (Waldorl)Chapter539: relates to <strong>the</strong> State Board ofInvestment; management of funds underboard control; authorizes certain investments<strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> board; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1990, sections IIA14, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; IIAI6, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5; IIA17,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1,4,9,14, and <strong>by</strong> adding asubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; IIA.I8, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion II;116P.ll; 352D.04, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion I;352D.09,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion7;and 354B.05,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement,sections IIA.24, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4;353D.05, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2 and 3; and354B.07, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2.Enactment: April 27, 1992Effective:July I, 1992Retirement-MERF prov<strong>is</strong>ions modifiedHF2028 Qefferson)SFI935* (pogemiller)Chapter480: relates to retirement; makeschanges in laws governing <strong>the</strong> Minneapol<strong>is</strong>Employees Retirement Fund; amends<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections 422AI2,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 422A.I4, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion I;and 422A23, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement, sections422A.IOI, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion I; and422AI7; repeals <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990,section 422A14, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2.Enactment: April 17, 1992Effective: April 18, 1992, with qualificationsRetirement-PERA prov<strong>is</strong>ions amendedHF2063* (O'Connor)SFl819 (Dahl)Chapter440:relates to retirement;changesprov<strong>is</strong>ions governing reduced annuitiesfrom <strong>the</strong> Public Employees RetirementAssociation due to re-employment of annuitants;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990,section 353.37, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1.Enactment: April 10, 1992Effective: retroactive to Jan. I, 1992SummaryRetirement-MSRS admin<strong>is</strong>trative billHF2137* (Lourey)SF2048 (StumpDChapter 432: relates to retirement; <strong>the</strong><strong>Minnesota</strong> State Retirement System and<strong>the</strong> Public Employees Retirement Association;makesvarious changes to admin<strong>is</strong>tration,benefits, and investment practices;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections352.01,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2b; 352.029,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ionsI and 2; 352.113, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1,3,4, and 10; 352.12, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion I; 352.22,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 352D.12; 353.01, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion28; 353.27, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 10; 353.29,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 7; 353.33, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions I, 6,6a, and 6b; 353.34, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 353.65,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion I; 353.656, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5;353.659; 353.68,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4; 353A02,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 12; 353A04, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2;353A05, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 353A07, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3; 353A08, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 6, and <strong>by</strong>adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 353A.09, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ionI; 353AlO, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4, and <strong>by</strong>adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 356.30, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ionI; 356.302, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 6; 356.303, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3; 490.124, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion II; <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1991 Supplement, sections353.01, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2b, 16, and 20;353.27, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 12and 12b; 353.31,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion I; 353.32, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion Ia;353.64, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5a; 353.657, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ionsI, 2, and 2a; 353A03; 353A06;353D.OI, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 353D.02;353D.03; 353D.04, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion I;353D.05, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2 and 3; 353D.07,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2 and 3; 353D.12, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ionI; Laws 1990, chapter 570, article 8,section 14, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion I, as amended;Laws 1991, chapter 269, article 2, section13; proposes coding for new law in<strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes, chapter 353; repeals <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1990, sections 352.029, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion4; 353.656, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 7; and353.71, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3.Enactment: April 9, 1992Effective: various dates65


dSummaryPensions-St. Paul fire: surviving spouse benefitsHF2186* (McGuire)SF1780 (Marty)Chapter 422: relates to retirement; St.Paul Fire Department Relief Association;authorizes <strong>the</strong> payment ofbenefits to survivingformer spouses ofcertain members.Enactment: April 8, 1992Effective: upon local approvalSt. Paul-voting procedures forpolice relief association changedHF2225* (O'Connor)SF2412 (Waldorl)Chapter 393: relates to retirement; St.Paul Police Relief Association; authorizesretirees and surviving spouses to participatein relief association board electionsand o<strong>the</strong>rgovernance<strong>is</strong>sues; amends Laws1955, chapter 151, section I, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3, as amended.Enactment: April 3, 1992Effective: upon local approvalPensions-St. Paul police benefitregulations modifiedHF2226 (O'Connor)SF2418* (Waldorl)Chapter 586: relates to retirement; St.Paul Police Relief Association; validates achange in <strong>the</strong> date on which personal andbenefit payments are <strong>made</strong>.Enactment: April 29, 1992Effective: upon local approvalAdmin<strong>is</strong>trative rules correctionsHF2231 (Carru<strong>the</strong>rs)SF2282* (Hottinger)Chapter 494: relates to state government;regulates admin<strong>is</strong>trative rulemaking; providesfor correctiveleg<strong>is</strong>lation; extends <strong>the</strong>response period that precedes <strong>the</strong> writingof an admin<strong>is</strong>trative law judge's report onrules adoptedafterpublichearing;requires<strong>the</strong> attorney general and admin<strong>is</strong>trativelaw judge to d<strong>is</strong>regard harmless errors;regulates notices; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, sections 3C.04, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4;14.115, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5; 14.15, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1, and <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 14.22;14.26; 14.30; and 14.32.Enactment: April 20, 1992Effective: April 21, 1992--Peace officers-"killed in line of duty" clarifiedHF2250* (Carru<strong>the</strong>rs)SF2120 (Bertram)Chapter 523: relates to public safetyofficer's survivor benefits; alters a definition;provides a claim filing limitation;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, section299A41, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 3 and 4; proposescoding for new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes,chapter 299AEnactment: April 24, 1992Effective: April 25, 1992Pensions-MnDOT employee grantedearly accrualHF2259* (Reding)SF2239 (Piper)Chapter 368: relates to retirement; sets anearlier accrual date for a certain retiredmember of <strong>the</strong> state retirement system.Enactment: March 20,1992Effective: March 21, 1992Police, fire fighter relief associationsstateaid alteredHF2287* Oefferson)SF1970 (Waldorf)Chapter 437: relates to retirement; localpolice and salaried firefighter relief associations;eliminates eligibilityforamortizationstateaidandsupplementaryamortizationstate aid for relief associations andconsolidation accounts withno unfundedactuarial accrued liability; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1991 Supplement, section423A02.Enactment: April 18, 1992Effective: April 9, 1992Manufactured in USA­Canadian cement includedHF2312 Garos)SF21I5* (Solon)Chapter 583: relates to state government;purchases;amends<strong>the</strong>definitionof"manufacturedin <strong>the</strong> United States"; amends<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement, section16B.I0l, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1.Enactment: April 29, 1992Effective: April 30, 1992Retirement-Duluth teachers allowedlump sum adjustmentHF2313 Garos)SF2182* (Solon)Chapter 403: relates to retirement; DuluthTeachers Retirement Fund Association;proposes coding for new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes, chapter 354A; repeals Laws1985, chapter 259, section 2; and Laws1990, chapter 570, article 7, section 4.Enactment: April 3, 1992Effective: July I, 1992State departments-admin<strong>is</strong>tration billHF2335 (Peterson)SF2699* (Riveness)Chapter 514: relates to state government;Department of Admin<strong>is</strong>tration; modifies<strong>the</strong> encumbrance process for agency constructionprojects; modifies authority forbuildingmaintenanceandleasing; changesrequirements for certainagencypurchases;amends admin<strong>is</strong>tration ofSTARS; changes<strong>the</strong>date for <strong>the</strong> Department ofAdmin<strong>is</strong>trationtoreport recyclinggoals;provides that<strong>the</strong> department may retain money fromsuccessful litigation; amends auditing requirementsfor noncommercial radio stations;extends <strong>the</strong> date for relocating <strong>the</strong>state printing operation; requires certainstudies; makes various technical changes;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections16A.15, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 16B.09, <strong>by</strong> addinga subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 16B.121; 16B.24, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions1 and 5; 16B.31, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;16B.33,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3;16B.40,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion8; 16B.465,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2,3,and6; 16B.58,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5; 129D.14, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions3, 4,and 6; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991Supplement, sections 16B.19, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2b; 103B.3lI, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 7; 1I5A15,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 9; and 138.94, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;and Laws 1991, chapters 183, section 1;and345,article 1, section 17,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4.Enactment: April 29, 1992Effective: various dates66


Pensions-Thief River Falls police benefit increasedHF2369* (Spar<strong>by</strong>)SF2242 (Stumpf)Chapter 431 :relates to retirement; authorizesa benefit increase for certain retiredpolice officers andsu:rvi.ving spousesin<strong>the</strong>city of Thief River Falls.Enactment: April 18, 1992Effective: retroactive toJan. 1, 1992;uponlocal approvalPEIP-various modificationsHF2435* (Wejcman)SF2700 (Waldorf)Chapter 491 :relates to <strong>the</strong>Department ofEmployee Relations; public employment;removes a committee's expiration date;modifies retirement program options; expandsa bidding requirement exemption;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, section43A.316,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions4,6,and 10;<strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1991 Supplement, section43A.3I6,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion8;repeals Laws 1990,chapter 589, article 2, section 3.Enactment: April 20, 1992Effective: April 21, 1992Pensions---technical college employees<strong>made</strong> eligibleHF2438* (Reding)SF2367 (Morse)Chapter 446: relates to retirement; IndividualRetirement Account plan; expandsplan coverage to include certain highereducationemployees; changes <strong>the</strong>formulafor compounding interest on deferred annuitiesof constitutional officers or comm<strong>is</strong>sioners;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, sections 136.88, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion I;352C.033; 352D.02, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 andla; 352D.03; 354B.Ol, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2, and<strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions; 354B.015;354B.02, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1, 4,and <strong>by</strong> addingsubdiv<strong>is</strong>ions; 354B.03, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;354B.04, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; and354B.05, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1991 Supplement, section 354B.04, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; repeals Laws 1986, chapter 458,section 36.Enactment: April 15, 1992Effective: July 1, 1992, with exceptions--Pensions-Minneapol<strong>is</strong> police,fire survivor benefits increasedHF2565 Oefferson)SF2382* (pogemiller)Chapter 454: relates to retirement; providesfor su:rvi.ving spouse benefits for <strong>the</strong>Minneapol<strong>is</strong> Police Relief Association and<strong>the</strong> Minneapol<strong>is</strong> Fire Department ReliefAssociation; amends Laws 1949, chapter406, section 6, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1, as amended;and Laws 1965, chapter 519, section 1, asamended.Enactment: April 13, 1992Effective: upon local approvalPensions-Nashwauk police survivalbenefits increasedHF2683* (Solberg)SF2467 (Lessard)Chapter 428: relates to <strong>the</strong> city ofNashwauk; authorizes an increase in benefitspayable to su:rvi.ving spouses <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong>police relief association; repeals a survivingspouse -remarriage penalty; amendsLaws 1943, chapter 196, section 4, asamended.Enactment: April 8, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992State councils-Asian-Pacific membership increaseHF2704* (Clark)SF2597 (Pappas)Chapter 408: relates to state government;increases <strong>the</strong> size of <strong>the</strong> Council on Black<strong>Minnesota</strong>ns and <strong>the</strong> Council on Asian­Pacific <strong>Minnesota</strong>ns; provides for representationofvarious Asian-Pacific communitieson <strong>the</strong> council; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1991 Supplement, sections 3.9225,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; and 3.9226, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion l.Enactment: April 7,1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992State departmentsemployeerelations expensesHF2744* CKoppendrayer)SF2566 (Renneke)Chapter 375: relates to <strong>the</strong> Department ofEmployee Relations; modifies expense accountterms and uses; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1991 Supplement, section 43A.48.Enactment: April 1, 1992Effective: April 2, 1992SummeryRetirement--Virginia fire suvivor benefit increasedHF2756* (Rukavina)SF2530 (Dicklich)Chapter 465: relates to <strong>the</strong> city of Virginia;authorizes annual increases insurvivorbenefits payable <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> VirginiaFirefighters Relief association.Enactment: April 15, 1992Effective: retroactive toJan. 1, 1992;uponlocal approvalVirginio-police relief benefits changedHF2769* (Rukavina)SF2531 (Dicklich)Chapter 392: relates to retirement; providesfor <strong>the</strong> calculation of pension increasesfor <strong>the</strong> Virginia Police Relief Association.Enactment: April 3, 1992Effective: upon local approvalCities-Minneapol<strong>is</strong> police relief lawscodifiedHF2784 (Sarna)SF2547* (pogemiller)Chapter 471: relates to retirement; Minneapol<strong>is</strong>PoliceReliefAssociation;recodifies<strong>the</strong> local laws applicable to <strong>the</strong> local reliefassociation; amends Laws 1980, chapter607, article XV, sections 8, 9, as amended,and 10; Laws 1989, chapter319,article 19,sections 6 and 7, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 and 4, asamended; and Laws 1990, chapter 589,article 1, section 6; repeals <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1957, sections 423.71; 423.715;423.72; 423.725; 423.73; 423.735;423.74; 423.745; 423.75; 423.755;423.76; 423.765; 423.77; 423.775; SpecialLaws 1891, chapter 143; Laws 1943,chapter280; Laws 1949, chapter406; Laws1953, chapter 127; Laws 1957, chapters721 and939; Laws 1959, chapters 428 and662; Laws 1961, chapter 532; Laws 1963,chapter 315; Laws 1965, chapters 493,520,and534;Laws 1967, chapters820and825; Laws 1969, chapters 258 and 560;Laws 1973, chapters 272 and 309; Laws1975, chapter 428; Laws 1980, chapter607, article XV, section 21; Laws 1983,chapter 88; Laws 1987, chapters 322, sections2, 3,4,5,6,7,and 8; and 372, article2, sections 2, 3,4, 6, and IS; Laws 1988,chapters 572,sections 3,5,and6; and 574,sections 2,4, and 5; Laws 1990, chapter67


Summary589, article 1, section 4; and Laws 1991,chapter 90.Enactment: April 15, 1992Effective: upon local approvalRetirement-Minneapol<strong>is</strong> fire,level benefits providedHF2792* (Rice)SF2581 (Kroening)Chapter 429: relates to retirement; provideslevel benefits for members of <strong>the</strong>Minneapol<strong>is</strong> Fire Department Relief Association.Enactment: April 9, 1992Effective: upon local approvalFirefighters-survivor benefits modifiedHF2827 (O'Connor)SF2628* (Kelly)Chapter 553: relates to publicsafety officers;defines firefighters for purposes of<strong>the</strong>publicsafety officer'ssurvivorbenefits ~w;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sectlOn299A.41, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4.Enactment: April 27, 1992Effective: Aug. 1, 1992 ~Optometry license, exam proceduresmodifiedHF2924* (Jefferson)SF2486 (Sams)Chapter 419: relates to licensure boardpowers; amends <strong>the</strong> examination procedurefor licensing optometr<strong>is</strong>ts; amends<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, section 148.57,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1.Enactment: April 8, 1992Effective: Aug. 1, 1992--Health &Human ServicesWork readinesstimelimit extended ....:::::::::::..~l:g'(!~O~l?pomruyremovedJh~ 'a~~ Hfuit"'on work readinessass<strong>is</strong>tanc~~\·t 'W::::::::::::·Vetoed:J~~~ 17,1992Dental practiceionizingradiation regulationsHF1978* (Cooper)SFl824 (Solon)Chapter 444: relates to health; delays <strong>the</strong>effective date of rules regulating ionizingradiation; requires a study.Enactment: April 13, 1992Effective: retroactive to Oct. 10, 1991;April 14, 1992D<strong>is</strong>eases-HIV, hepatit<strong>is</strong> B: testing foremergency volunteersHF2034* (Bodahl)SFl724 (Reichgott)Chapter 425: relates to health; allowspersonswhovoluntarilyprovideass<strong>is</strong>tanceat <strong>the</strong> scene of an accident to obtain testresults to determine whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong>y havebeenexposedtoHIV orhepatit<strong>is</strong> B; amends<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, section 144.761,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5.Enactment: April 8, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992D<strong>is</strong>eases-HIV, hepatit<strong>is</strong> Bmonitoring, reportingHF2050 (B<strong>is</strong>hop)SF2732* (Piper)Chapter 559: relates to public health;provides for <strong>the</strong> reporting and monitoringof certain licensed health care workerswhoareinfectedwith<strong>the</strong>humanimmunodeficiencyvirusorhepatit<strong>is</strong> Bvirus; authorizesrulemaking for certain health-relatedlicensing boards; provides penalties; provideslicensing requirements for chemicaldependency counselors; provides for denial,suspension, or revocation of licensesunder certain circumstances; requires <strong>the</strong>comm<strong>is</strong>sioner of human services to adoptrulesforlicensure ofchemical dependencycounselors; appropriates money; amends<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections 144.054;144.55, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 147.091, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 148.261, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 150A.08,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 153.19, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;214.12; and 595.02, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; proposescoding for new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes, chapters 150A; and 214; proposescoding for new law as <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes, chapter 148C.Enactment: April 27, 1992Effective: various datesMedical ass<strong>is</strong>tanceproviderappeals modifiedHF2081 * (Tunheim)SFl903 (Stumpf)Chapter 426: relates to health; modifiesprovider appeal requirements for medicalass<strong>is</strong>tance; amends<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990,section 256B.50, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion lb.Enactment: April 8, 1992Effective: Aug. 1, 1992Pharmacy board appointmentsgeographicrepresentationHF2254* (Cooper)SF2049 (Vickerman)Chapter 389: relates to occupations andprofessions; clarifies membership requirementsfor <strong>the</strong> Board of Pharmacy; amends<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement, section151.03.Enactment: April 2, 1992Effective: April 3, 1992Mental health professionalsmarriage,family <strong>the</strong>rap<strong>is</strong>ts addedHF2273* (Cooper)SF2084 (Samuelson)Chapter 526: relates to mental health; <strong>by</strong>addinglicensedmarriage andfamily <strong>the</strong>rap<strong>is</strong>tsto <strong>the</strong> l<strong>is</strong>t of qualified mental h~lthprofessionals; authorizes a demonstratlOnproject; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991Supplement, sections 245.462, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion18; and 245.4871, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 27.Enactment: April 24, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,199268


Blind person reporting-opthalmolog<strong>is</strong>tsand optometr<strong>is</strong>tsHF2286 (Boo)SF1805* (Traub)Chapter 470: relates to human services;requires reporting oflegally blind personsto <strong>Minnesota</strong> state services for <strong>the</strong> blindand v<strong>is</strong>ually handicapped; modifies <strong>the</strong>duties of <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>sioner of jobs andtraining; removes a council's expirationdate; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections248.07, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 and 5; and248.10, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; proposes codingfor new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapter248.Enactment: April 17, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992American Indian child welfare adv<strong>is</strong>orycouncil createdHF2342 (Jefferson)SF2186* (Traub)Chapter 515: relates to human services;provides for appointment of a member to<strong>the</strong>ChildAbusePreventionAdv<strong>is</strong>oryCouncil<strong>by</strong><strong>the</strong>comm<strong>is</strong>sioner ofhumanservices;provides for an American Indian childwelfare adv<strong>is</strong>Ory council; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes1990, section 257.3579; <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1991 Supplement, section299A.23, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2.Enactment: April 24, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992Medical ass<strong>is</strong>tance coveragepersonalcare services providedHF2499 (Greenfield)SF2337* (Flynn)Chapter 391 : relates to human services;providesformedicalass<strong>is</strong>tance coverage ofhome health services delivered ina facilityunder certain circumstances; prOvides formedical ass<strong>is</strong>tance coverage of personalcare services provided outside <strong>the</strong> homewhen authorized <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> respOnsible party;allows foster care providers to deliver personalcare services if monitored; definesresponsible party; allows recipients to requestcontinuation of services at a previouslyauthorized level while an appeal <strong>is</strong>pending; requires cost effectiveness ofservicesto be considered; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1991 Supplement, sections256B.0625, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 6a and 19a; and-256B.0627, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1,4,5, and 6.Enactment: March 31,1992Effective: April 1, 1992Guardian powers related to mentallyretarded-restrictedHF2532 (Segal)SF2247* (Kroening)Chapter 459: relates to human services;defines supported employment services;prohibits <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>sionerfrom adoptingrules requiring counties to separate <strong>the</strong>irpublic guardianship function from <strong>the</strong>ircase management function, unless statefunding <strong>is</strong> provided to cover county costs;requires a report; proposes codes for newlaw in <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapter 252.Enactment: April 17, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992Social work boardd<strong>is</strong>ciplinarypowers, reportingHF2579 (Dom)SF2234* (Finn)Chapter 460: relates to occupations andprofessions; modifies d<strong>is</strong>ciplinary requirementsof <strong>the</strong> Board of Social Work; allows<strong>the</strong> <strong>is</strong>suance of practice permits; clarifiesrequirements for changesinlicensurelevel;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections148B.04,<strong>by</strong>addingasubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 148B.15;148B.18, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 9 and 12; 148B.21,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2,and<strong>by</strong>addingsubdiv<strong>is</strong>ions;148B.22,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 148B.28,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement,sections 148B.04, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 148B.05,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 148B.07, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3;148B.08, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; and 148B.175,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 3, 4, 5, and 8; proposes codingfornewlawin<strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes,chapter148B; repeals <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990,section 148B.05, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2.Enactment: April 17, 199.2Effective: Aug. 1,1992Lead-education, assessment, screening,abatement; hospicesHF2696 (Greenfield)SF2137* (Hottinger)Chapter 595: relates to health; modifiesrequirements for lead education, assessment,screening and abatement; transfersrule authority from <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>sioner of<strong>the</strong> Pollution Control Agency; defines aresidential hospice facility; modifies hos-Summarypice program conditions; limits <strong>the</strong> numberofresidentialhospicefacilities;requiresa report; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990,sections 144.871,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 3,6, 8,and<strong>by</strong>addingsubdiv<strong>is</strong>ions; 144.872,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions1,2,3,and4; 144.873, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions2and3; 144.874, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4; 144.876;144.878, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2, and <strong>by</strong> adding asubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; and 144A.48, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1,and <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1991 Supplement, sections 144.871,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 144.873, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;144.874,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1, 2,3,and 12; and326.87, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; repeals <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1990, sections 116.51; 116.52;116.53, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; and 144.878, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion4.Enactment: April 29, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992HeaIthRightcoveragefor uninsured, underinsuredHF2800* (Ogren)SF2603 (Berglin)Chapter 549: relates to health care; provideshealth coverage for low-income uninsuredpersons; establ<strong>is</strong>hes statewide andregional cost containment programs; reformsrequirements for health insurancecompanies; establ<strong>is</strong>hes rural health systeminitiatives; creates quality of care and datacollection programs; rev<strong>is</strong>es malpracticelaws; creates a health care access fund;imposes taxes; provides penalties; appropriatesmoney; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, sections 16A.124, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;43A.17, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 9; 60A.15,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 62A.02, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1,2,3, and <strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions; 62C.Ol,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 62£.02, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 23;62E.I0, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 62E.11, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion9, and <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;62H.Ol; 136A.1355,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions2and3;144. 147,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1,3,and4;144.581,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 144.8093; 145.682, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion4; 256.936, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1,2,3,4,and <strong>by</strong>adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions; 256B.057, <strong>by</strong>adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 290.01, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion19b; and 447.31, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 and 3;<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement, sections62A.31, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 145.61, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion5; 145.64,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 256.936,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5; 297.02, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; and297.03, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5; proposes codingfor new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapter16A; 43A; 62A; 62E; 62J; 136A; 137; 144;69


Summary214; 256; 256B; 295; and 604; proposescoding for new law as <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes,chapter 62L; repeals <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, section 62A.02, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 4 and 5.Enactment: April 23, 1992Effective: various datesHealth care review powers provided fornursing homesHF2962 (Cooper)SF1900* (Finn)Chapter 400: relates to health; allowsnursing homes to establ<strong>is</strong>h review organizations;includes quality assurance undermedical ass<strong>is</strong>tance and Medicare as an activityof a review organization; amends<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement, section145.61, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 4a and 5.Enactment: April 3, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992Residential facility residents'savings accounts regulatedHF2967 (Clark)SF2117* (Berglin)Chapter 406: relates to human services;modifies requirements for earned incomesavings accounts for residents of residentialfacilities; requires <strong>the</strong> signature of arepresentative of <strong>the</strong> residential facilitybefore money may be withdrawn; amends<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement, section256D.06, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion lb.Enactment: April 7,1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992-HousingHousing-omnibus billHFI002 (Clark)SF720* (Metzen)Chapter 376: relates to housing and economicdevelopment; modifies proceduresrelating to rent escrow actions; modifiesprocedures relating to <strong>the</strong> tenant's loss ofessential services; modifies prov<strong>is</strong>ions relatingto tenant remedy actions, retaliatoryevictionproceedings, andreceivershipproceedings;modifies prov<strong>is</strong>ions relating to<strong>Minnesota</strong> Housing Finance Agency 10wandmoderate-income housing programs;modifies certain receivership, assignmentof rents and profits, and landlord andtenant prov<strong>is</strong>ions; modifies prov<strong>is</strong>ions relatingto housing and redeVelopment authorities;authorizes certain economic developmentactivities within <strong>the</strong> city of St.Paul; prOvides for job training for homelesspersons; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, sections 268.362; 268.364,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion4; 268.365, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 469.002,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 24; 469.011, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4;469.012, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 and 3; 469.015,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 3, 4, and <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;504.02; 504.18, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;504.185, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 504.20, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions3,4,5, and 7; 504.27; 559.17, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 566.03, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 566.17,<strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 566.175, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion6; 566.18, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 9; 566.29,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2 and 4; 566.34,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 576.01, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1991 Supplement, sections 481.02,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3; proposes codingfor newlawin<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapter 609.Enactment: Apri11, 1992Effective: Aug. 1, 1992; upon local approvaldrugs orpermit <strong>the</strong>ir sale; clarifies <strong>the</strong> lawon forfeiture ofreal estate interests relatedto contraband or controlled substance seizures;amends<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections504.181, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 609.5311,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3;and609.5317,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion l.Enactment: April 27, 1992Effective: Apri128, 1992; Aug. I, 1992MHFA-bond,Ioan procedures clarifiedHF2501* (Dawkins)SF2496 (Johnson,].B.)Chapter 522: relates to housing; modifiesrequirements for lead education, assessment,screens and abatement; transfersrule authority from <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>sioner of<strong>the</strong> Pollution Control Agency; modifiesprov<strong>is</strong>ions of rehabilitation loans, leasepurchasehOUSing, and urban and ruralhomesteading; limits use of emergencyrules; modifies limitations on <strong>the</strong> use ofbondproceeds;modifiesprov<strong>is</strong>ions ofpubliclyowned transitional housing program;modifies prov<strong>is</strong>ionsforneighborhoodlandtrusts; regulates certain interests in contracts<strong>by</strong>public officers; increases <strong>the</strong> debtceiling of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> Housing FinanceAgency; removes <strong>the</strong> limitation on paymentofpropertytaxes and assessments oncertain HRA propertyasa lawful purpose;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections462A.03, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 7; 462A.05, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion14a; 462A.06, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 11;462A.202, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; and 462A.22,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion I; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991Supplement, sections 462A.05,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion36;462A.073,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2;and462A.30,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 6 and 9; repeals <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1990, section 462A.057, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions2,3,4,5,6, 7,8,9,and 10; and Laws1991, chapter 292, article 9, section 35.Enactment: April 29, 1992Effective: April 30, 1992, with exceptionsCivil law-landlord,tenant detainer actions modifiedHF2076 (Dawkins).SF1938* (Pappas)Chapter 533: relates to landlords andtenants; provides for assignment to <strong>the</strong>county attorney of <strong>the</strong> landlord's right toevict for breach of <strong>the</strong> covenant not to sell70


..SummaryJudiciaryTowing of unlawfully parked vehiclesauthorizedHF155* (B<strong>is</strong>hop)SF816 (Brataas)Chapter580: relates to traffic regulations;authorizes immediate towing of certainunlawfully parked vehicles; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes1990, section 169.041,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion4.Enactment: April 27, 1992Effective: Aug. 1, 1992Crime-omnibus OWl billHF285 (Carru<strong>the</strong>rs)SF897* (Marty)Chapter 570: relates to driving while intoxicated;makes it a crime to refuse tosubmit to tests under <strong>the</strong> implied consentlaw; expands <strong>the</strong> scope of <strong>the</strong> admin<strong>is</strong>trativeplate impoundment law; authorizes<strong>the</strong> forfeiture of vehicles used to commitcertain repeat DWI offenses; increases certainlicense revocarion periods; rev<strong>is</strong>es <strong>the</strong>implied consent adviSOry; imposes waitingperiods on<strong>the</strong><strong>is</strong>suanceoflimited licenses;increases certain fees; updates laws relatingto operating a snowmobile, all-terrainvehicle,motorboat, oraircraft,andto hunting,while intoxicated; imposes penaltiesfor huntingwhileintoxicated; changessentencingprov<strong>is</strong>ions; appropriates money;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections84.91; 84.911; 86B.331; 86B.335, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions1,2,4,5,and 6;97B.065; 168.042,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1,2,4, 10, and 11; 169.121,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions la, 3, 3a, 3b, 3c, 4, and 5;169.123,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4; 169.126,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ionI; 169.129; 360.0752, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 6,and<strong>by</strong>addingasubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;and360.0753,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2, 7, and 9; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1991 Supplement, sections 169.121,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion5a;169.123,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 169.126,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 169.1265, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1and 3; 171.30, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2a; 171.305,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2;and609.135,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2;proposes coding for new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes, chapters 97B; and 169; repeals<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, section 169.126,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4c.Enactment April 29, 1992Effective: various datesCrimes-butane, toxic substance sale tominors prohibitedHF1196 (Clark)SF979* (pappas)Chapter 485: relates to crimes; providesthat it <strong>is</strong> a m<strong>is</strong>demeanor to sell a toxicsubstance containing butane to a minor;moves certain m<strong>is</strong>demeanor prov<strong>is</strong>ions to<strong>the</strong> criminal code; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990,section 145.406;proposes codesfor new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapter609; repeals <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections145.38; 145.385; 145.39;and 145.40.Enactment: April 20, 1992Effective: July 1, 1992Corporationlegalrepresentation law modifiedHF1441 (Milbert)SF1319* (Metzen)Chapter497: relates to <strong>the</strong> practice oflaw;allows <strong>the</strong> sole shareholder of a corporationto appear on behalfof<strong>the</strong> corporationin court; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991Supplement, section 481.02,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3.Enactment: April 20, 1992Effective: Aug. I, 1992Child custodynon-parentalv<strong>is</strong>itation rights modifiedHF1738* (Vellenga)SF1700 (Ranum)Chapter529: relates to family law; modifies<strong>the</strong> reqUirements for a person o<strong>the</strong>rthan a parent who seeks child custody orv<strong>is</strong>itation; amends<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990,section 518.156, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1.Enactment: April 24, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992Crimep<strong>is</strong>tolpermits denied in certain casesHFl803 (B<strong>is</strong>hop)SF1619* (Marty)Chapter 537: relates to crimes; enhancespenalties for an assault against a family orhouseholdmember;requirescourts to takepossession ofany firearm usedin <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>sionof such an assault; d<strong>is</strong>qualifiespersons convicted offifth-degree domesticassault from possessing a p<strong>is</strong>tol under cer-tain circumstances; requires persons convictedof crimes of violence to be notifiedthat <strong>the</strong>y are prohibited from possessingp<strong>is</strong>tols for ten years after restored to civilrights; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990,sections 609.224, subep.v<strong>is</strong>ion 2, and <strong>by</strong>adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; and 624.713, <strong>by</strong>adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion.Enactment: April 27, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992Statutessessionlaws, numbering clarifiedHF1823 (Milbert)SF1671 * (Lu<strong>the</strong>r)Chapter 416: relates to statutes; prOvidesfor <strong>the</strong> numbering ofsession law chapters;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, section3C.04, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5.Enactment: April 7,1992Effective: April 8, 1992Orugscrack,cocaine penalties equalizedHF1840 (Solberg)SF11 * (Spear)Chapter359: relates to crimes; controlledsubstances; increases penalties for saleorpossession ofpowder cocaine to be identicalto <strong>the</strong> penalties for sale orpossession ofcocaine base; amends <strong>the</strong> definition ofsaleto include possession with intent to sell;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections152.01, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 15a, and <strong>by</strong> adding asubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 152.021 subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2'152.022,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; '152.025, subdivi~sion2;<strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1991 Supplement,sections 152.01, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 20; 152.021,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion I; 152.022,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;and152.023, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2.Enactment: Jan. 17,1992Effective:Jan. 18, 1992Crime-omnibus billHF1849* (Vellenga)SFl687 (Spear)Chapter571 :relates to crime; antiviolenceeducation, prevention and treatment; increasespenalties for repeat sex offenders;provides for life impr<strong>is</strong>onment for certainrepeat sex offenders; provides for life impr<strong>is</strong>onmentwithout parole for certain personsconvicted of first-degree murder; increasespenalties for o<strong>the</strong>r violent crimesand crimes committed against children;71


Summaryincreases penalty for second-degree assaultresulting in substantial bodily hann;removes <strong>the</strong>limit onconsecutivesentencesfor felonies; increases superv<strong>is</strong>ion of sexoffenders; requires review ofsex offendersfor psychopathic personality commitmentbefore pr<strong>is</strong>on release; provides a fund forsex offendertreatment; eliminates <strong>the</strong>"goodtime" reduction in pr<strong>is</strong>on sentences; allows<strong>the</strong> extension of pr<strong>is</strong>on terms ford<strong>is</strong>ciplinary violations in pr<strong>is</strong>on; authorizes<strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>sioner of corrections toestabl<strong>is</strong>h a challenge incarceration program;authorizes <strong>the</strong>imposition offees forlocal correctional services on offenders;requires <strong>the</strong> imposition ofminimum fineson convicted offenders; expands certaincrime victim rights; prOvides programs forvictim-offender mediation; enhances protectionofdomestic abusevictims; requirescity and county attorneys to adopt a domesticabuse prosecution plan; creates acivil cause of action for minors used in asexual performance; provides for a variety. ofantiviolence education, prevention, andtreatment programs; reqUires training ofpeace officers regarding crimes ofviolenceand sensitivity to victims; creates an adv<strong>is</strong>orytask force on <strong>the</strong> juvenile justice system;provides for chemical dependencytreatment for children, high-r<strong>is</strong>k youth,and pregnant women, and women withchildren; provides forviolence preventiontrains and campus safety and security;appropriates money; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1990, sections 8.01; 121.882, <strong>by</strong>adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 127.46; 135AI5;169.791; 169.792; 169.793; 169.796;171.07, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion la; 171.19; 241.021,<strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 241.67, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions1,2,3,6, and <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;242.195, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 243.53;244.01, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 8; 244.03; 244.04,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1and3;244.05,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions1, 3, 4, 5, and <strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions;245.4871, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;253B.18, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 254A.14, <strong>by</strong> addinga subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 254A.17,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1,and <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 259.11;260.125, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3a; 260.151, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 260.155, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1, and <strong>by</strong>adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 260.161, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1, and <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;260.172, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 260.181, <strong>by</strong> addinga subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 260.185, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions--1,4,and<strong>by</strong>addingasubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 260.311,<strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 270A03, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion5; 401.02, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4; 485.018,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5; 518B.Ol, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 7,13, and <strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions; 526.10;546.27, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 595.02, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion4; 609.02, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;609.055; 609.10; 609.101, <strong>by</strong> adding asubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 609.125; 609.135, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion5, and <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;609.1351; 609.1352, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 and5; 609.15, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 609.152, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions2 and 3; 609.184, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1and 2; 609.185; 609.19; 609.222;609.2231, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;609.224,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2;609.322;609.323;609.342; 609.343; 609.344, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions1 and 3; 609.345, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 and 3;609.346, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2, 2a, and 1:?y addingsubdiv<strong>is</strong>ions;609.3471;609.378,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 609.746, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2;609.748,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion5; 611.271; 611A.03,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 611A.0311, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2and 3; 611A034; 611A.04,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1and la;611A52,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion6;624.7131,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 and 6; 624.7132, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 624.714, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 3 and 7;626.5531, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 626.843, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 626.8451; 626.8465, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 629.72, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;630.36, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1, and <strong>by</strong> adding asubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; and 631.035; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1991 Supplement, sections 8.15;121.882,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 124A29,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1, as amended; 126.70, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions1, as amended, and 2a; 168.041, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion4; 169.795; 171.29, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;171.30, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 244.05, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion6; 244.12, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 245.484;245.4884, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;260.161,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3; 299A30; 299A31, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 299A.32, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2 and 2a;299A36; 357.021, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 481.10;518B.Ol, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 3a, 4, 6, and 14;609. 101,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 609.135,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 609.748, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 3 and4; and611A.32, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; Laws 1991, chapter232,section 5; proposes codingfor newlaw in <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapters 126;145; 145A; 169; 241; 244; 256; 256F;260; 299A; 299C; 480; 526; 609; 611A;617; 624; and 629; repeals <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990,sections65B.67;65B.68;65B.69;and 169.792,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 9; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1991 Supplement, section 168.041,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion la.Enactment: April 29, 1992Effective: various dateslegallimitedliability company act createdHF1910* (Rest)SF1740 (Reichgott)Chapter 517: relates to corporations; providesfor <strong>the</strong> formation, organization, operation,taxation, management, and ownershipoflimited liability companies; prescribes<strong>the</strong> procedures for filing articles oforganization; establ<strong>is</strong>hes <strong>the</strong> powers of alimited liability. company; providing for<strong>the</strong> names of a limited liability company;provides for <strong>the</strong> appointment ofa residentagent for a limited liability company; establ<strong>is</strong>hes<strong>the</strong> relationship of <strong>the</strong> membersofa limited liability companyto each o<strong>the</strong>rand to third parties; pennits <strong>the</strong> merger ofone or more limited liability companieswith o<strong>the</strong>r domestic limited liability companiesand domestic and foreign corporations;provides for <strong>the</strong> d<strong>is</strong>solution, windingup,andtermination ofa limited liabilitycompany; provides for foreign limitedliability companies to do business in th<strong>is</strong>state; defines certain terms; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes1990,sections211B.15,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions1, 2, 3,4, 6, 7, 9, 10, and 11;290.01,<strong>by</strong>addingasubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;302A.Oll,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 19; 302A.1l5, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;302A121, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 302A601, <strong>by</strong>adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 308A005, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion6;308A121,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;317AOll,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 16; 317A1l5, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2;319A.02, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5, and <strong>by</strong> adding asubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 319A03; 319A05; 319A06,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 319A07; 319A12, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ionsla and 2; 319A.20; 322A01;322A02; 333.001; 333.18,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2;333.20, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; and 333.21,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement,sections 290.06, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 22;302A.471,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;and500.24,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3; proposes coding for new law as<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapter 322B.Enactment: April 29, 1992Effective:jan. 1,199372


Legal-mortgage, foreclosure prov<strong>is</strong>ionsmodifiedHF1938 (Pugh)SF1856* (Finn)Chapter 463: relates to real property;abol<strong>is</strong>hes <strong>is</strong>suance of duplicate certificatesof title and duplicate CPTs for use <strong>by</strong>lessees and mortgagees of reg<strong>is</strong>tered land;provides for mortgage sat<strong>is</strong>faction or release<strong>by</strong> fewer than all mortgagees; regulatesvarious notice, hearing, and o<strong>the</strong>rprocedures and requirements for foreclosuresand o<strong>the</strong>r involuntary transfers ofreal property; provides for new certificatesof title or CPT to be <strong>is</strong>sued for reg<strong>is</strong>teredland adjoins a vacated street or alley; providesthat purchase money mortgages aresubject to rights or interest ofnonmortgagingspouse; providesthatmaritalproperty interest ofnontitled spouse <strong>is</strong>not subject tolevy,judgrnents, ortaxliens;clarifies prov<strong>is</strong>ions relating to notice oftermination of contract for deed; changescertain dates relating to validation ofmortgageforeclosures; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, sections 507.03; 508.44, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 508.45; 508.55; 508.56; 508.57;508.58; 508.59; 508.67; 508.71, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion6; 508.73; 508.835; 508A.11, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3;508A.44,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2;508A.45;508A.55; 508A.56; 508A.57; 508A.58;508A.59; 508A.71,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion6; 508A.73;508A.835; 508A.85,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3;514.08,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 518.54, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5;559.21, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2a and 3; 580.15;582.01, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; and582.27; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement,sections 508.82; and 508A.82; proposescodes for new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes,chapters 507; and 580.Enactment: April 15, 1992Effective: Aug. 1, 1992, with qualifications,exceptionsChild custodyplacementprov<strong>is</strong>ions modifiedHF1941 Oefferson). SF1821 * (Berglin)Chapter 557: relates to children; changescertain prov<strong>is</strong>ions for placement of children;establ<strong>is</strong>hes a general preference foradoption <strong>by</strong> relatives; requires continuedstudyofout-of-home d<strong>is</strong>positions;amends<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections 257.025;257.071,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 257.072, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion7; 259.255; 259.28, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2;--259.455; 260.181, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; and518.17, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1.Enactment: April 27, 1992Effective: April 28, 1992, with exceptionsProbate proceedingstrust,powers of attorney modfiedHF2000* (Macklin)SF1859 (Merriam)Chapter 548: relates to probate; changesprov<strong>is</strong>ions relates to merger of trusts, certificatesof trust, affidavits of trustees, andpowers ofattorney; amends<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, sections 508.62; 508A.62;523.02; 523.03; 523.07; 523.08; 523.09;523.11, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 and 2; 523.17;523.18; 523.19; 523.21; 523.22; 523.23,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1,2,3,and <strong>by</strong> addingsubdiv<strong>is</strong>ions;523.24, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1, 7, 8, and9; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement, section518.58,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ionla;proposescodesfor new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapters501B; and 523; repeals <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, section 523.25.Enactment: April 27, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992Data practices~mnibus billHF2181* (Carru<strong>the</strong>rs)SF1974 (Ranum)Chapter 569: relates to data practices;provides for <strong>the</strong> collection, classification,and d<strong>is</strong>semination ofdata; modifies prov<strong>is</strong>ionsconcerningpatient consent toreleaseof medical records; provides for chargesfor patient medical records; expands <strong>the</strong>admin<strong>is</strong>trative subpoena power of <strong>the</strong>county attorney; makes information onclosed bank accounts <strong>available</strong> to authoritiesinvestigating worthless check cases;speCifieswhen certainsearchwarrantsmaybe selVed; imposing a waiting period onpersons who seek a pardon extraordinaryfrom <strong>the</strong> Board of Pardons; reqUires that apardon extraordinarybe<strong>made</strong>a part of<strong>the</strong>pardoned offender's court record and thata copy be sent to <strong>the</strong> bureau of criminalapprehension; improves <strong>the</strong> pardonapplicationprocedure; requires certain reports;appropriates money; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1990, sections 13.03, <strong>by</strong> adding asubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 13.05,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion4;72A.20,<strong>by</strong>adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 144.335, <strong>by</strong> addingsubdiv<strong>is</strong>ions; 152.18, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;242.31; 270B.14, <strong>by</strong> addinga subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;Summary299e.11;299e.13; 388.23,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;609.168; 611A.20,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 626.14;638.02, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2 and 4; <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1991 Supplement, sections 13.03,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 144.0525; 144.335, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions1 and 3a; 609.535, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 6;638.02,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3;638.05;and638.06;Laws 1990, chapter 566, section 9; proposescoding for new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes, chapter13; 144;299C; 357; 611A;and 638; proposes coding for new law as<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapter Be.Enactment: April 29, 1992Effective: various datesCourtsconciliationprocedures amendedHF2206 (Pugh)SF1691 * (Kelly)Chapter 591 : relates to courts; authorizescertain appearances in conciliation court;modifies and clarifies conciliation courtjur<strong>is</strong>diction and procedures; increases jur<strong>is</strong>dictionalamounts; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1990, sections 487.30, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions1, 3a, 4, 7, 8, and<strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions;488A.12, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 488A.16,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 488A.17, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 10,and <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 488A.29,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 488A.33, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;488A.34, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 9, and <strong>by</strong> adding asubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; and 549.02; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1991 Supplement, section 481.02, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3;repeals <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990,sections 487.30, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 488A.14,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 6; and 488A.31, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 6.Enactment: April 29, 1992Effective: July 1, 1992; Aug. 1,1992Firearmsp<strong>is</strong>tolpossession eligibility modified~:12i;i ~K~:0erlY),::::::::;::.::~:::t::\jtChapter 475: wo.YlpA1'~~i:@~p.fi~J certainlaw enforce~~n{:~~~i\v'buldhave providedfOl:::a:artMllstffitiv~forfeiture of firearms;w6tJ.~ ·:ki';e created a perm<strong>is</strong>siveinference of possession with respect to afirearm inanautomobile; wouldhave<strong>made</strong>technical corrections to <strong>the</strong> eligibility criteriaand transfer process applicable to permitspossess a p<strong>is</strong>tol; wouldhave amended<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections 169.98,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion la; ?99D.06; 609.5314, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 624.713,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 624.7131,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 10; and 624.7132, subdivi-73


Summarysions 4 and 8; would have proposed codingfornewlawin<strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes, chapter609.Pocket vetoedHealth-living will form updatedHF2316 (Jaros)SF2111* (Solon)Chapter 535: relates to living wills; <strong>by</strong>adding certain infonnation to <strong>the</strong> suggestedhealthcaredeclarationfonn;amends<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, section 145B.04.Enactment: April 24, 1992Effective: Aug. 1, 1992Crimes-health providers, aidingsuicide prov<strong>is</strong>ions modifiedHF2488 (Wenzel)SF1693* (Waldorf)Chapter 577: relates to crimes; providesthat certain health care prOviders who admin<strong>is</strong>termedications to relieve ano<strong>the</strong>rperson's pain do not violate <strong>the</strong> law makingit a crime to aid or attempt aidingsuicide; authorizes certain licensure d<strong>is</strong>ciplinaryoptions against physicians, physicianass<strong>is</strong>tants, nurses, dent<strong>is</strong>ts, and pharmac<strong>is</strong>tswho are convicted of aiding orattempting to aid suicide; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1990, sections 147.091, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 148.261, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;150A08, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 151.06, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; and 609.215, <strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions;proposes codes for new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes, chapter 147.Enactment: April 29, 1992Effeenve:Aug. 1, 1992Probate proceedingstransfers,death security reg<strong>is</strong>trationHF2541 (Pugh)SF2368* (Finn)Chapter 461: relates to probate; allowscollection of personal property <strong>by</strong> affidavit;enacts <strong>the</strong> unifonn transfer on deathsecurityreg<strong>is</strong>trationact;provides forrightsof creditors and revocation of beneficiarydesignation<strong>by</strong>will;amends<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, section 168A.14, <strong>by</strong> adding asubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement,section 524.3-1201; proposes codingfornewlawin<strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes, chapter524.Enactment: April 15, 1992Effeenve: June 1, 1992-Peace officers-federal enforcementauthority modifiedHF2610 (Vellenga)SF2383* (McGowan)Chapter 449: relates to peace officers;affords qualified federal law enforcementofficers <strong>the</strong>authority ofpeace officerswhenassigned to special state and federal taskforces; proposes coding for new law in<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapter 626.Enactment: April 13, 1992Effeenve:Aug. 1,1992Statutes-rev<strong>is</strong>or's billHF2647* (Milbert)SF2622 (Neuville)Chapter464: relates to <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes;corrects erroneous, ambiguous, and omittedtextandobsoletereferences; eliminatescertain redundant, conflicts, and supersededprov<strong>is</strong>ions; makes m<strong>is</strong>cellaneoustechnical corrections to statutes and o<strong>the</strong>rlaws; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections11A.23, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 13.791;82B.20,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 86B.115; 86B.601,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 88.45; 103I.l12; 115A.63,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 115A.82; 116].70, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2a;176.1041,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 176.361,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 177.23, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 7;183.38, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 214.01, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 268A09, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 7; 290.10;297A.15,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion5;298.402;298.405,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 326.405; 326.43; 348.13;352.116, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3b; 352B.I0, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion5; 352B.I05; 356.24; 356.82;466.131; 504.02; 514.53; 517.08, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ionlc; and 609.0331; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1991 Supplement, sections 3.873, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion6; 16B.122,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2;60D.20,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 60G.Ol, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2;116.072, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 116].693, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 124.19, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 124.479;169.983; 171.06,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3; 179A.I0,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 256.969, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2and 3a; 256B.74, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 256H.03,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5; 272.01, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2;272.02, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 275.50, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion5; 340A.4055; 457A.Ol, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion5; 473.845, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; and 611A02,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; reenacts <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1991 Supplement, section 256B.431, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3f;repeals<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990,section 326.01, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion20;Laws 1989,chapter 282, article 2, section 188; Laws1991, chapters 182, section 1; and 305,section 10.Enactment: April 15, 1992Effeenve:Aug. 1,1992Mortgagesforeclosureproceedings modifiedHF2649* (Pugh)SF2384 (Spear)Chapter547: relates to real estateforeclosures;establ<strong>is</strong>hes a voluntary foreclosureprocess with waiver of deficiency claimsand equity; proposescodingfornewlawin<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapter 582.Enactment: April 27, 1992Effective: Aug. 1, 1993, with qualificationsJury service exclusion prohibitionfor d<strong>is</strong>abledHF2695 (Greenfield)SF2177* (Spear)Chapter 453: relates to juries; prohibitsexclusion from jury service based on ad<strong>is</strong>ability; amends<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990,section 593.32.Enactment: April 14, 1992Effeenve:Aug. 1, 1992Human rightsd<strong>is</strong>abledpersons clarifiedHF2750* (B<strong>is</strong>hop)SF2468 (Reichgott)Chapter 527: relates to human rights;defines certain tenns; clarifies certain d<strong>is</strong>criminatorypractices; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1990,sections363.01,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion35, and <strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions; 363.02,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 363.03, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1, 2,3,4, and 10.Enactment: April 29, 1992Effeenve:Aug.l,1992Ramsey Countysuburbancourthouse funding providedHF2757 (McGuire)SF2694* (Knaak)Chapter468: relates to courts; authorizesRamsey County to provide for a singlesuburban court facility; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1990, sections 488A.18, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion10; and 488A.185.Enactment: April 15, 1992Effeenve:Aug. 1,199274


fLaw enforcementinmatetransfers modifiedHF2896 (Brown)SF2124* (Spear)Chapter 417: relates to crimes; increases<strong>the</strong> d<strong>is</strong>tance an accused or convicted personmaybetransferredwithout anescort of<strong>the</strong> same sex; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, section 631.412.Enactment: April 7, 1992EHeenve:Aug. 1, 1992Zerotoleranceviolence policyestabl<strong>is</strong>hedHF2964 (McGuire)SFl985* (Piper)Chapter 452: relates to human rights;declares a state policy of zero tolerance ofviolence; encourages state agencies to actto implement <strong>the</strong> policy; proposes codingfor newlaw in <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapters1 and 15.Enactment: April 13, 1992EHeenve: April 14, 1992Labor-ManagementRelationsPersonnel recordsemployeeaccess expandedHF1889* (Rukavina)SFl747 (Merriam)Chapter 445: relates to employment;modifies prov<strong>is</strong>ions related to access toemployee personnel records; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes1990,sections 181.961,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; and 181.962, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1.Enactment: April 13, 1992EHeenve:Aug. 1,1992Workers' compensationbenefits,insurance regulatedHF1952 (Rukavina)SF2107* (Chmielewski)Chapter510: relates toworkers' compensation;providesfor comprehensive reform;regulates benefits; provides for medicalcost control; requires improved safetymeasures; regulates attorneys; provides formore efficient admin<strong>is</strong>trative procedures;--eliminates <strong>the</strong> second injury fund; regulatesinsurance; reforms <strong>the</strong> assigned r<strong>is</strong>kplan; regulates fraud; imposes penalties;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections79.251, <strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions; 79.252,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 and 3; 79.58, <strong>by</strong> adding asubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 79A02, <strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions;79A03, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 3, 4,7, and 9;79A04, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 79A06, SUbdiv<strong>is</strong>ion5; 175.007; 176.011, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 9and 11a; 176.081, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1,2, and3; 176.101, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1,2,5,6, and 8;176.102,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1,2,4,6,9,and 11;176.103,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2, 3, and<strong>by</strong>addinga subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 176.105, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;176.106,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 6; 176.111,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion18; 176.129,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 10; 176.130,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 8 and 9; 176.132, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 176.135, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1,5,6, and7; 176.136,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1, 2, and <strong>by</strong>addingsubdiv<strong>is</strong>ions; 176.137, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5;176.138; 176.139,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 176.155,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 176.179; 176.181, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3, and <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;176.182; 176.183; 176.185, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion5a; 176. 194,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions4 and5; 176.221,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 3 and 3a; 176.231, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion10; 176.261; 176.421, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;176.461; 176.645, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 and 2;176.83, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5, and <strong>by</strong> adding asubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 176A.03, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;480B.Ol, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 and 10;609.52, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; proposes codingfor new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapter79; 79A; and 176; repeals <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, sections 176.131; 176. 135, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3; and 176.136, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5.Enactment: April 28, 1992EHeenve: various datesFamily leave law modifiedchildcare centers includedHF2142* Gohnson, A)SF2393 (Piper)Chapter438: relates to employment;leavesofabsence; assigns duties to <strong>the</strong> div<strong>is</strong>ion oflabor standards; modifies prov<strong>is</strong>ions relatesto school conference leave for employeeswith children; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1990,sections 177.26,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; and 181.9412; proposes coding for newlaw in <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapter 181.Enactment: April 8, 1992Effeenve:Aug. 1,1992SummaryWorkers' compensationHF2177 (Rukavina)SF1880*(Chmielewski)Chapter599: relates to workers' compensation;funds various activities of <strong>the</strong> DepartmentofLabor and Industry; appropriatesmoney.Enactment: April 27, 1992EHeenve:Aug. 1,1992Railroad employee proteenonsfollowingacqu<strong>is</strong>itionsHF2185 (Farrell).' .~r:::\:::.~~~~; i~~;~~14~~tJ'~~~~~~edinterestsofemp).Q.y~:~ f.WoWing railroad acqu<strong>is</strong>itions;:::~¥!9ti\g;:;~~$eimposed a penalty;would ha'~~ amended <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, sections 222.86, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3;222.87, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; and222.88.Pocket vetoedAmerican IndiansunemploymentcompensationHF2360 (Tunheim)SF1590* (Stumpf)Chapter 484: relates to unemploymentcompensation;makesvarious technical andadmin<strong>is</strong>trative changes; pertains to treatmentof American Indian tribal governmentsasemployers for purposes ofunemploymentcompensation insurance payments;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990,sections 268.04, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 18,32, and34; 268.06, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 18, 19,22, and<strong>by</strong>adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 268.07, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3; 268.071, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 6; 268.08,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 268.09, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 and2; 268.10, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 268.161, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion5; and 268.18, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1.Enactment: April 20, 1992EHeenve: April 21, 1992, with exceptionsUnfair labor practicesemployeeoH-work activityHF2445 (Sarna)SF2336* (Chmielewski)Chapter538: relates to employment; prohibitscertain actions <strong>by</strong> an employer becauseofajobapplicants' oremployees' useof certain products; proposes coding fornewlawin<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes,chapter 181.Enactment: April 29, 1992Effeenve:Aug. 1,199275


SummaryPublic employment-­relations board eliminatedHF2727 (Gutknecht)SF2565* (Renneke)Chapter 582: relates to <strong>the</strong> Bureau ofMediation Services; eliminates <strong>the</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong>Public Employment Relations Board;modifies arbitration procedures; amends<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections 14.03,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 43A.06, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2;179A.03, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 3, 5, and 17;179A.I0, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 and 3; 179A.12,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 179A.l3, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3;179A.16,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions3,5,and8; 179A.17;179A.18, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 179A.20, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 179A.21 , subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2 and 3;179A.22, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4; and 179A.25;<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement, sections179A.04, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 179A.l3,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; and 179A.16, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions4,6,and 7; proposes coding for newlaw in<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapter 179A; repeals<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, section 179A.05,as amended.Enactment: April 27, 1992E*ective:Aug. 1, 1992State employeeslabor,salary plans ratifiedHF2848* (Reding)SF2505 (Waldorf)Chapter 567: relates to state government;ratifieslaboragreements; providesfor classificationchanges for certain employees;requires a report to <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature; ra<strong>is</strong>es<strong>the</strong> salary range for <strong>the</strong> executive directorof <strong>the</strong> Board on]udicial Standards; appropriatesmoney; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, sections 15A.083, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4;2l.85, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1991 Supplement, sections 43A.08, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions1 and la; and 349A.02, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion4.Enactment: April 29, 1992E*ective: various dates--Local Government &Metropolitan AffairsMinneapol<strong>is</strong>-park, recreation boardd<strong>is</strong>tricts reapportionedHF1756 (Jefferson)SFl622* (pogemiller)Chapter 362: relates to <strong>the</strong> Minneapol<strong>is</strong>Park and Recreation Board; provides fortwo membersappointed<strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong>Minneapol<strong>is</strong>Park and Recreation Board on <strong>the</strong> Minneapol<strong>is</strong>Reapportionment Comm<strong>is</strong>sion;establ<strong>is</strong>hes standards for park boardred<strong>is</strong>tricting.Enactment]an. 17,1992E*ective: upon local approvalLocal government contractsconAictprov<strong>is</strong>ions modifiedHFl825 (Bodahl)SFl666* (Chmielewski)Chapter380: relates to local government;authorizes county hospitals to undertakecertain projects; amends various laws relatingto contracts and conflicts ofinterest;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections376.08; 412.311; 412.691; 47l.345, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions3,4,and<strong>by</strong>addingasubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;and 47l.88, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5; repeals <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes1990,section47l.88,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion8.Enactment March 31,1992E*ective:Aug. 1,1992Chippewa County-offices combinedHFl852* (Welker)SFl717 (Frederickson, D.].)Chapter 421: relates to Big Stone, Chippewa,and Kandiyohi counties; permitseach county to consolidate <strong>the</strong> offices ofauditor and treasurer.Enactment: April 8, 1992E*ective: upon local approvalOlmsted Countyrecorderoffice reorganizedHF1853 (B<strong>is</strong>hop)SF1716* (Brataas)Chapter 474: relates to local government;provides for town election precincts; permits<strong>the</strong> appointment of <strong>the</strong> OlmstedCounty recorder; authorizes <strong>the</strong> abol<strong>is</strong>hmentand reorganization of <strong>the</strong> office;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement,section 204B.16, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2.Enactment: April 17, 1992E*ective: Aug. 1, 1992, upon local approvalHubbard Countytax-forfeitedland exchangedHF1911* (Kinkel)SF1766 (Finn)Chapter370: relates to statelands; authorizes<strong>the</strong> private sale of certain land whichwas exchanged for tax-forfeited land; authorizes<strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>sioner of natural resourcesto sell certain land and relatedimprovements located in Cass County to<strong>the</strong> United States of America; requires <strong>the</strong>comm<strong>is</strong>sioner of natural resources to conveycertain land to Hubbard COUlity.Enactment: March 25,1992E*ective: March 26, 1992Cook County-hospital board termsHF1957* (Battaglia)SFl966 (Johnson, DJ.)Chapter505: relat~ to local government;clarifies <strong>the</strong> duties of <strong>the</strong> county highwayengineer; restricts compensation for localelected officials; provides for terms forCook Countyhospital d<strong>is</strong>trict boardmembers;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections43A.17, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;163.07, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; and Laws 1989,chapter 211, section 8, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3.Enactment April 23, 1992E*ective: various datesOlmsted Countycourthousesale authorizedHF1976 (B<strong>is</strong>hop)SF2208* (Brataas)Chapter 402: relates to Olmsted County;permits certain exemptions for <strong>the</strong> conveyanceof certain county property.Enactment: April 3. 1992E*ective: upon local approval76


Fencingcostsapportioned on bas<strong>is</strong> of needHF2115* (Begich)SF2461 (Bertram)Chapter 519: relates to St. Lou<strong>is</strong> County;provides for partition fence d<strong>is</strong>putes toinclude certain findings relating to <strong>the</strong>benefit and need of <strong>the</strong> parties; providesfor <strong>the</strong> apportionment of <strong>the</strong> costs of <strong>the</strong>partition fence.Enadment: April 27, 1992Effective: upon local approvalZumbrotainformationalhighway signs erectedHF2183 (Waltman)SF1893* (Mehrkens)Chapter 572: relates to local government;authorizes placement of community identificationsigns; amends fees for highwayadvert<strong>is</strong>es devices; restricts <strong>the</strong>comm<strong>is</strong>sioner's authority over businesszoning; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990,sections 173.08,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;and 173.16,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991Supplement, section 173.13,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4.Enadment: Apri1Z7, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992Twin Cities airportcapitalbudget, no<strong>is</strong>e mitigation fundsHF2269* (Garcia)SF2271 (Riveness)Chapter 551: relates tometropolitangovernment;requires <strong>the</strong> Metropolitan AirportsComm<strong>is</strong>siontobudgetforno<strong>is</strong>e mitigation;requires a recommendation to <strong>the</strong>Leg<strong>is</strong>lature; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, section 473.661, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1, and<strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion.Enadment: April 29, 1992Effective: Aug. 1, 1992Biwabik-state land saleHF2280* (Rukavina)SF2193 (Dicklich) .Chapter 561: relating to state lands;changes prov<strong>is</strong>ions relating to withdrawalof certain lands from sale or exchange;authorizes <strong>the</strong> private sale of tax-forfeitedlands in St. Lou<strong>is</strong>, Hubbard, Itasca, andCh<strong>is</strong>ago counties; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1991 Supplement, section 103F.535,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; repeals <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes-1990, section 103F.535, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2, 3,and 4.Enadment: April 29, 1992Effective: April 30, 1992Neighborhood revitalization programfund d<strong>is</strong>tribution requirementsHF2302 (Rice)SF2314* (Kroening)Chapter 590: relates to <strong>the</strong> city of Minneapol<strong>is</strong>;requires an eqUitable participation<strong>by</strong>planning d<strong>is</strong>trictsinneighborhoodrevitalizationprograms;amends<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, section 469.1831, <strong>by</strong> adding asubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion.Enadment: April 24, 1992Effective: April 25, 1992Bloomingtoncityallowed to join port authorityHF2305 (Blatz)SF1633* (Belanger)Chapter 384: relates to <strong>the</strong> city of Bloomington;providesfor<strong>the</strong> membership of<strong>the</strong>port authority; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, section 469.071, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion.Enadment: March 31,1992Effective: upon local approvalRamsey Countyworkersput on eligibility l<strong>is</strong>tHF2319 (Orenstein)SF2210* (pappas)Chapter 383: relates to Ramsey County;providesfor <strong>the</strong> certificationofeligibles forcounty positions; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, section 383A.291, <strong>by</strong> adding asubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion.Enadment: April 1, 1992Effective: upon local approvalSummarytions; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991Supplement, section 103F.535,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; repeals <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, section103F.535, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2 and 3.Enadment: April 23, 1992Effective: April 24, 1992Fillmore Countytax-forfeitedland sale authorizedHF2324 (Davids)SF1787* (Benson, D.D.)Chapter502: relates tostatelands; changesprov<strong>is</strong>ions relating to withdrawal of certainlands from sale or exchange; authorizes<strong>the</strong> sale of surplus land borderingpublic waters for public use; authorizespublic sale of certain tax-forfeited landsthat border public water in FillmoreCounty; authorizes a private sale of landsin Washington County; presCribes condi-HRApublicofficials to apply for IOQQs, grantsHF2388* (Bodahl) .,.::::f:::· \::;:····:::t,~t~~~r (~;~$,~l(·:~~~:::f~;~:tedcertainint~r.~:::~::fd.htracts<strong>by</strong> public officers;wouh:fhiW:'amended <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990,'~~ction 471.88, <strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions.Vetoed: April 9, 1992Government financial operationsprov<strong>is</strong>ionsHF2404 (Pugh)SF2194* (Reichgott)Chapter 592: relates to authorizing twoadditional deputies in <strong>the</strong> state auditor'soffice; regulates certain investments; providesfor certain audits, reports, and payments;prohibits monetary compensationfor unusedvacation orsick leave to certainstate and local officers; sets conditions for. certain state laws; prohibits <strong>the</strong> use ofpictures of elected officials in certain localgovernmentpublications; requires thatairlinetravel credit accrue to <strong>the</strong> <strong>is</strong>suing publicbody and requires policies covering <strong>the</strong>benefits <strong>is</strong>sued <strong>by</strong> airlines for travel paidfor <strong>by</strong> public funds; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1990, sections 6.02; llA.24, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion6; 13.76,<strong>by</strong>adding asubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;15A.082,<strong>by</strong>addinga subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 367.36,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 412.222; 462.396, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion4; 471.49, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;471.66; 471.68, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;471.696; 471.697; 471.6985; 477A.017,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 609.415, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;proposes coding for new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes, chapters 279; and 609; repeals<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement, section12SB.I0, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2.Enadment: April 29, 1992Effective: various dates77


SummaryKandiyohi Countytax-forfeitedproperty exchangedHF2593 (Welle)SF2308* Gohnson, D.E.)Chapter404: relates to statelands;authorizespublic sale of certain tax-forfeitedlandthatborderspublicwaterinKandiyohiCounty.Enactment: April 3, 1992Effective: April 4, 1992Mi lie Lacs Countytax-forfeitedland sale authorizedHF2707* CKoppendrayer)SF2511 (Dav<strong>is</strong>)Chapter441 : relates to statelands;authorizespublic sale of certain tax-forfeitedland in Mille Lacs County; authorizes anexchange of real property.Enactment: without governor's signatureEffective: April 14, 1992Red<strong>is</strong>trictingRed<strong>is</strong>tricting-technical changesHFl726 (Rodosovich)SF1596* (Pogemiller) ..;.::::; :t?:::::~t,Chapter 358: wou~4:~*-~;:rti~4¢\echnicaland o<strong>the</strong>r c.gp'-~~ti~ps~!i:i:~:4:he leg<strong>is</strong>lativered<strong>is</strong>t*tw~:;plartt$iffild have amendedLaws 19~J:~ ~ter 246.Vetoed:Jin. 10, 1992ReapportionmentcongressionalboundariesHFl728 (Rodosovich),.';':':"'.~ff~~§have repe~'ied<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections2.741; 2.751; 2.761; 2.771; 2.781;2.791; 2.801; and 2.811.Vetoed:]an. 10,1992--Regulated IndustriesElectric cooperatives-reapportionmentHF1488 (Dawkins)SFl298* (Dick1ich)Chapter401: relates to cooperatives; providesforequalrepresentation on<strong>the</strong>boardfrom d<strong>is</strong>tricts or units of certain cooperatives;proposes coding for newlawin<strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes, chapter 308A.Enactment: April 3, 1992Effective: April 4, 1992Open meetingselectriccooperative membersHFl489* (Dawkins)SF1297 (Dicldich)Chapter 435: relates to cooperatives; applies<strong>the</strong> open meeting law to certain electriccooperatives; proposes codingfor newlaw in <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapter 308A.Enactment: April 9, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992Telephone advert<strong>is</strong>ingservicesregulationHF1751 (Olsen, S.)SFl919* (Novak)Chapter 377: relates to trade regulations;regulates telephone advert<strong>is</strong>ing services;prOvides penalties and remedies; amends<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, section 8.31, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; proposes coding fornewlawin<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapter 325E.Enactment: April 1, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992Brooklyn Park-liquor licensingHFl777 (Schreiber)SFl623* (Lu<strong>the</strong>r)Chapter 365: relates to intoxicating liquor;authorizes <strong>the</strong> city ofBrooklyn Parkto <strong>is</strong>sue an on-sale license to <strong>the</strong> city'seconomic development authorityfor a restaurantat<strong>the</strong>Edinburgh,U.S.A.golfcourse;specifies that <strong>the</strong> city <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> licensee forpurposes of civil liability and insurance.Enactment: March 12, 1992Effective: March 13, 1992Telephone companydatad<strong>is</strong>closure restrictedHFl943 (O'Connor)SF2017* (Novak)Chapter 493: relates to utilities; defines<strong>the</strong> term excavation; authorizes land surveyorsto receive location information relatedto underground facilities; requiresnotice oflandsurveys; clarifiesauthority ofcomm<strong>is</strong>sion to reinstate Original rate for atelephoneservicesubjectto emergingcompetitionon finding proposed rate <strong>is</strong> belowincremental cost or<strong>is</strong> notjust and reasonable;requires comm<strong>is</strong>sion to make finaldec<strong>is</strong>ion within 180 days on rate increaseof telephone service subject to effectivecompetition, when contested case hearing<strong>is</strong> not held; provides for telephone companypromotion activities; authorizes <strong>the</strong>recording of monuments on plats beforeactual placement; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, sections 216D.01, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion8, and <strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions; 216D.04;237.60, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 465.79, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions2 and 4; 505.02, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; and505.03, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1991 Supplement, 216D.01, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5;proposes coding for new lawin <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes, chapter 237.Enactment: March 20,1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992Telephone tracer serviceharassingcalls, rules providedHF2082* (Skoglund)SF2320 (Ranum)Chapter 442: relates to utilities; requires<strong>the</strong> Public Utilities Comm<strong>is</strong>sion to adoptrules governing telephone companies' responsesto requests for tracing calls <strong>made</strong>to households that have receivedharassingcalls; proposes coding for new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes, chapter 237.Enactment: April 10, 1992Effective: April 11, 1992Pipeline regulation-liquified naturalgasHF2397* Gacobs)SF2484 (Novak)Chapter 386: relates to pipelines; regulatesliquefiednaturalgasfacilities; amends<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections 299].02,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 12, 13, and<strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions;299].04; 299].07, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;299].10; 299].12, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2 and 3;78


..Summaryand 299].15.Enactment: April 1, 1992Effective: Aug. 1, 1992Public utilitiesreconciliationdate changeHF2431 Qacobs)SF1399* (Benson,].E.)Chapter 478: relates to utilities; authorizesa public utility to petition to have apipelineclassifiedas anintrastatepipeline;requires conservation improvement plansto address <strong>the</strong> needs of low-income persons;authorizes utility customers not represented<strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> attorney general to challengean energy conservation improvementprogram; determines when reconciliationof actual assessments to publicutilities and telephone companiesmust becompleted;amends<strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1990,sections 216B.045,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 216B.62,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3;and237.295,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2;<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement, section216B.241; subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions Ib and 2.Enactment: April 17, 1992Effective: Aug. 1, 1992Uqueur-filled candy-sales authorizedHF2709* Qacobs)SF2483 (Solon)Chapter 486: relates to alcoholic beverages;authorizes <strong>the</strong> sale of confectionerycontainingalcoholinconfectionerystores;provides for <strong>the</strong> div<strong>is</strong>ion ofliquor controlto useunmarked motorvehicles forliquorinvestigations; provides for reasonable licensesfees; specifies conditions underwhich a municipality <strong>is</strong> required to hold apublic hearing on <strong>the</strong> question of continuedoperation of a municipal liquor store;authorizes d<strong>is</strong>pensing of liquor <strong>by</strong> an onsalelicensee at <strong>the</strong> National Sports Centerin Blaine; authorizes Blue Earth county to<strong>is</strong>sue an on-sale liquorlicense to a billiardhall; authorizes Lake Township in RoseauCounty to establ<strong>is</strong>h, own, and operate anexclusiveliquorstore;authorizes <strong>the</strong>countiesof Swift and Aitkin to <strong>is</strong>sue off-saleliquorlicenses; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, sections 16B.54, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2;31.121; 168.012,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1;340AI0l,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 15, and <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;340A.412, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;and 340A602; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991Supplement, sections 340A404, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; and 340A.408,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; pro-poses coding for new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes, chapter 31.Enactment: April 20, 1992Effective: various datesFuels-inspection providedHF2723 (Heir)SF2509* (Gustafson)Chapter 575: relates to motor fuels;weights and measures; regulates octaneand oxygenated fuels; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1990, sections 41A09, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2,and<strong>by</strong>addingasubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;239.75;239.79;239.80; 296.01,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1, 2,3,4, 4a, 4b, 15,24, and <strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions;296.02, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1,2, and 7;<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement, section239.05, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1, and <strong>by</strong> addingsubdiv<strong>is</strong>ions; proposes codingfor newlawin <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapter 239; repeals<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections 239.75,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 3 and4; 239.76,as amended;239.79, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 and 2; 296.01,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2a; and 325E.09.Enactment: April 29, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992Telecommunicationscommunication-impairedaccess:memberremovedHF2732* (Heir)SF2660 (Marty)Chapter 430: relates to public utilities;removes <strong>the</strong> public service member from<strong>the</strong> Telecommunications Access for Communication-ImpairedPersons Board;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, section237.51, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2 and 6.Enactment: April 8, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992Telecommunications-communicationimpairedaccess:advance moneyHF2749* (Clark)SF2503 (Marty)Chapter 518: relates to telecommunications;authorizes <strong>the</strong> TelecommunicationsAccess for Communication-Impaired PersonsBoard to advance money to contractorsunder certain conditions; prescribes<strong>the</strong>termsandcompensationofboardmembers;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections237.51, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; and 237.52,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5.Enactment: April 27, 1992Effective: April 28, 1992Rules &Leg<strong>is</strong>lative.Admin<strong>is</strong>trationSubpoenas-<strong>is</strong>suance <strong>by</strong> jointleg<strong>is</strong>lative comm<strong>is</strong>sions authorizedHF980* (Long)SF1496 (Riveness)Chapter 385: relates to <strong>the</strong> Leg<strong>is</strong>lature;authorizesjointleg<strong>is</strong>lative comm<strong>is</strong>sions to<strong>is</strong>sue subpoenas; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, section 3.153.Enactment: April 2, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992Postal stamp commemorating WandaGag-resolutionHF1652* (Dempsey)SF1502 (Frederickson, D.R.)Resolution 9: memorializes <strong>the</strong>PostmasterGeneral to <strong>is</strong>sue a postal stamp in commemorationofWanda Gag, American authorand illustrator.Enactment: March 16, 1992Filed: March 16, 1992Rev<strong>is</strong>or's bill-technicalcorrections <strong>made</strong>HFl693 (B<strong>is</strong>hop)SF1562* (Spear)Chapter 363: relates to leg<strong>is</strong>lative enactments;provides for <strong>the</strong> correction of m<strong>is</strong>cellaneousoversights, incons<strong>is</strong>tencies,ambiguities, unintended results, and technicalerrors of a noncontroversial nature;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections92.46, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 290.191, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion4; and 490.123, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement,sections 82B.05, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 82B.H,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 82B.17; 82B.19, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3; 122.895, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5; 124.2615,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 126.22, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 8;2561.05, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion Ib; 273.13, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion25; 297A.25, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 12;302A461, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 469.101,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion23; and Laws 1989, chapter 341,article 1, section 26; Laws 1991, chapter97, section 15; chapter 265, article 4, section34;article6,section67,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;chapter 292, article 1, section 6, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; chapter 298, article 7, section 9;chapter 333, section 38; chapter 345, ar-79


Summaryticle 1, section 17, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; article 1,<strong>by</strong>adding asection; repeals <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1991 Supplement, section 136D.90,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2.Enactment: Jan. 17, 1992Effective: various datesRev<strong>is</strong>or's bill-technical correctionsHF3042 (Milbert)SF2795* (Spear)Chapter 603: relates to leg<strong>is</strong>lative enactments;provides for <strong>the</strong> correction of m<strong>is</strong>cellaneousoversights, incons<strong>is</strong>tencies,ambiguities, unintended results, andtechnicalerrors of a noncontroversial nature;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections18B.26, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3, as amended;124.155, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1, as amended;148B.21,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion7,asadded; 169.965,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 8,as added; 256.936,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2a, as added; 256B.431, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion17, as added; 275.125, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 6k, asadded; and 477A015; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1991 Supplement, sections 16A711,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion5, as added; 124A03, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2b, as added; 256.969, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 20, asamended,tand 21, as amended; 275.065,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 6, as amended; 275.125, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion6j, as amended; and 302A402,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; Laws 1992, chapter 382,section 8; 1992 House File 1701, <strong>by</strong>addingsections; House File 1849, article 10,section 28; House File 2121, article 1,section 20; anicle 5, section 37; article 6,section 39; article 8, sections 32 and 33;House File 2147, section 3, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 9;House File 2694, article 4, section 59,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; article 5, section 2, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; and section 12; article 7, sections132 and 137; House File 2800, article 1,section 6, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5; sections 9 and 10;HouseFile 2940,article 1,section3; article3, section 10; and article 8, <strong>by</strong> adding asection.Enactment: April 29, 1992Effecnve:Aug. 1, 199280--TaxesVacant property-ossessments delayedHF2031 * (Olson, E.)SF1949 (Reichgott)Chapter 556: relates to taxation; property;provides for <strong>the</strong> valuationandassessmentof vacant platted property; excludescertain unimproved land sales from salesratio studies; allows for orderly annexations<strong>by</strong> petition and<strong>by</strong>ordinance; limits<strong>the</strong> establ<strong>is</strong>hment ofcertain fire protectiond<strong>is</strong>trict; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990,sections 124.2131, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;273.11,<strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 414.0325, b!addinga subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; and414.033, subdIv<strong>is</strong>ions2, 3, 5, and <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion'<strong>Minnesota</strong> siatutes 1991 Supplement,secti~n273:11,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion l;repeals<strong>Minnesota</strong>Staiutes1990, section 414.031,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion5.Enactment: April 29, 1992Effective: various datesBonding procedures, authority modifiedfor HFA, HECB, RFAHF2884* (Rest)SF2648 (Pogemiller)Chapter 545: relates to public finance;changes procedures for allocates bondingauthority; defines acceptable securities foruse <strong>by</strong> self-insurers for workers' compensation;provides an exemption from competitivebidding for certain HRA projects;corrects and clarifies prov<strong>is</strong>ions relating topublic obligations; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, sections 136A29, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion9; 176.181, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2, and <strong>by</strong> addinga subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 429.091, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2;469.015, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1991 Supplement, 462A073, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 469.155, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 12; 474A03,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion4; 474A.04, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion la;474A047, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 474A061, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions1 and 3; 474A091, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions2 and 3; and 475.66, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3.Enactment: April 27, 1992Effective: April 28, 1992, with exceptionsTaxes-omnibus billHF2940* (Ogren)SF2755 Qohnson, DJ.)Chapter 511 : relates to <strong>the</strong> financing andoperation of government in <strong>Minnesota</strong>;rev<strong>is</strong>es <strong>the</strong> operation of <strong>the</strong> Local GovernmentTrustFund;modifies<strong>the</strong> admin<strong>is</strong>tration,computation, collection, andenforcementof taxes; imposes taxes; changes taxrates, bases, credits,exemptions,withholds,and payments; modifies aids to local governments;authorizes and modifies prov<strong>is</strong>ionsrelating to property tax classificationsandlevies; reduces <strong>the</strong> amount in<strong>the</strong>budget and cash flow reserve account;authorizes imposition of local taxes; updatesreferences to <strong>the</strong> Internal RevenueCode; modifies prov<strong>is</strong>ions relates to politicalcampaigncontributionrefunds;changescertain bonding and local government financeprov<strong>is</strong>ions; changes definitions;makes technical corrections and clarifications;enacts prov<strong>is</strong>ions relating to certaincities, counties, school d<strong>is</strong>tricts, speCialtaxing d<strong>is</strong>tricts, and watershed d<strong>is</strong>tricts;appropriates money; amends Minne~o~Statutes 1990, sections 60A15, subdlVlsion1; 6OA19, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 6; 103B.241;103B.255, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;103B.335; 103F.221, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3;124.2131,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 174.27;216C.06,<strong>by</strong>addinga subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 256E.0~, ~~ addinga subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 270.07, subdiVlSlo~ 3;270.075,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;270.69,<strong>by</strong>addmgasubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 270A05;270A07,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions1 and 2; 270A.11;270B.Ol,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion8; 270B.12, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;271.06, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 7; 272.115; 273.11,<strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions; 273.1104, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 273.135,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 273.1391,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 274.19, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 8;274.20,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1, 2, and 4;275.065,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions la and 4; 275.125, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion10; 278.02; 279.37, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;281.23, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 8; 282.01, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion7; 282.012; 282.016; 282.09, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 282.241; 282.36; 289A11, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3; 289A25, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;289A26, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 3, 4, 7, and 9;289A50, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5; 290.05, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion4; 290.091, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 6; 290.0922,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 290.9201, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 11;290.923,<strong>by</strong>addingasubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 290A03,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion8;290A19; 290A23;297A07;297A14, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 297A15, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions5 and 6; 297A25, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 7,11, 24, 34, 45, and <strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions;297B.Ol, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 8; 298.24,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 298.28, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdi-


v<strong>is</strong>ion; 299F.21, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 327C.Ol,<strong>by</strong>addinga subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 327C.12; 373.40,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 7; 381.12, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2;383.06; 383B.152; 398A06, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 401.02,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 401.05;462A.22,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 469.004, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1and la; 469.034; 469.107, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2;469.153, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 469.177,subdivi.­sion la; 471.571, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 473.388,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4; 473.446, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;473.711,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 473.714; 473H.I0,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 477A.013, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5;488A20, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4; 541.07; 641.24;<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement, sections4A.02; 16A.15, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 6;16A.711, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 3,4,and<strong>by</strong>addinga subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 47.209; 69.021, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions5 and 6; 124A23, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;256.025, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 3 and 4; 256E.05,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3; 256E.09, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 6;270A04, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 270A08, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 271.21, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 6; 272.02,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 273.124, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1,6,9, and 13; 273.13, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 22, 25,and 33; 273.1398, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 5, 6, and7;273.1398,273.1399;275.065,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions1, 3, 5a, and 6; 275.125, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions5 and 6j; 275.61; 277.01, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 277.17; 278.01, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;278.05, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 6; 279.01, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 279.03, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion la; 281.17;289A18, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4; 289A.20, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions1 and 4; 289A26, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1and 6; 289A37, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 290.01,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 19; 290.05, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3;290.06, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 23; 290.0671, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 290.091,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2;290.0921,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 8; 290.0922, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;290A04, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2h; 297Al35, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1, and <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;297A21, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4; 297A.25, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion12;375.192,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2;423A02,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion la; 477A011, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions27 and 29; 477A012, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 6;477A013,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 and3;477A03,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 508.25;508A25;Lzws1953,chapter560,section 2, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3; Laws1971, chapter 773, section 1, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2, as amended; andsection 2,as amended;Lzws 1991, chapter 291, article 1, section65; and article 7, section 27; proposescoding for new law in <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes,chapters 13; 16A; 60A; 207A; 273; 275;289A; 290; 290A; 297A; 298;473F;477A;repeals <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections60A15, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 6; 134.342, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions2 and 4; 275.065, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion Ib;278.01, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 289A12, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1; 290.48, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 7; 297.32,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 7; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991Supplement, sections 271.04, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion--2; 273.124,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 15; 295.367;Lzws1991, chapter291, article 2,section 3; andarticle 15, section 9.Enactment: April 24, 1992Effective: various dates[ljTransportationHazardous wasteover-<strong>the</strong>-roadshipping regulatedHF804 (Morr<strong>is</strong>on)SF695* (DeCramer)Chapter 578: relates to transportation;makes technical and clarifying changes;permits a town board<strong>by</strong> resolution to takecertain actions relates to abandoned roads;establ<strong>is</strong>hes comprehensive regulation ofpersonal transportation service vehicles;defines terms; provides for maximumweight perinchoftirewidth;modifies axle. weight limitations; allows comm<strong>is</strong>sionerof transportation to adopt rules assessingadmin<strong>is</strong>trative penalties for violations ofspecial transportation service standards;provides for regulation of motor vehicleshaving a gross vehicle weight of 10,000pounds or more and operated <strong>by</strong> motorcarriers; requires certain carriers to complywith rules on driver qualifications andmaximum hours of service after Aug. 1,1994; applies federal regulations on drugtesting to intrastate motor carriers; regulatestransportation of hazardous materials,substances, and waste; speCifies identificationinformation required on powerunits; authorizes small fee for motor carrieridentification stamps; regulates buildingmovers; authorizes release of criminalh<strong>is</strong>tory data for purposes of special transportationlicenseendorsements; appropriatesmoney; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, sections 164.06; 168.011,<strong>by</strong>addinga subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 169.01, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 55;169.825, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 11 and 14; 174.30,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; 221.011, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 20,21, 25, and <strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions;221.021;221.031,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1,2,2a, 3,3a,6,and<strong>by</strong>addingsubdiv<strong>is</strong>ions;221.033,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1, 2, and <strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions;221.034, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 and 3;221.035, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1,2,and <strong>by</strong> addingasubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 221.121,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1andSummary7; 221.131, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1, 2, and 6;221.161, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 221.60, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2;221.605,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion1;and221.81,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2, 4, and <strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions;<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement,sections 169.781, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1 and 5;169.825, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 8 and 10; 169.86,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5; 221.025; 221.091; 221.84,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 2; and 364.09; proposes codingfornewlawin<strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes, chapters168; and 221.Enactment: April 27, 1992Effective: various datesRailwaysright-oF-wayaqu<strong>is</strong>itions clarifiedHF1701* (Steensma)SFl575 (DeCramer)Chapter 581: relates to transportation;exempts certain vehicles of county socialservices agencies from <strong>the</strong> requirement tod<strong>is</strong>play identification; authorizes <strong>is</strong>suanceof restricted commercial drivers' licenses;credits license plate fees to highway usestax d<strong>is</strong>tribution; updates collector vehiclel<strong>is</strong>t for vehicle reg<strong>is</strong>tration purposes; exemptscertain farm trucks from requirementfor separate braking systems; authorizesexpenditure of rail service improvementaccount money for maintenance ofrail linesandrights-of-wayin<strong>the</strong>rail bank;authorizes <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>sioner of transportationto acquire abandoned rail lines andrights-of-way <strong>by</strong> eminent domain; eliminatesrequirement. to offer state rail bankproperty to adjacent land owners; authorizesfuel tax compacts; provides for fees;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections168.012, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1, and <strong>by</strong> adding asubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 168.042, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;168.12, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2 and 5;168.128,<strong>by</strong>addingasubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 168.187,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 17 and 26; 168.29; 169.67,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 171.02, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;222.50,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion7; 222.63,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions2, 2a, and 4; <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1991 Supplement, sections 168.041, <strong>by</strong>adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; 168.10, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ionIb; 169.781, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 5; 171.07, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3; proposes coding for new law in<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes, chapter 296; repeals<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections 222.63,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion5;and 296.17,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 9a.Enactment: April 29, 1992Effective: Aug. 1,1992811.b


lSummaryVolunteer parking patrols authorizedHF1833* (Wejcman)SF1674 (Pogemiller)Chapter4.24.: relates to traffic regulations;permits certain cities to provide forvolunteerenforcement of certain regulations;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, section169.346, <strong>by</strong> adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion.Enactment: April 8, 1992E~eenve:Aug. 1, 1992Fergus Falls-Hwy. 297 redefinedHF1933 (Anderson, R)SFl767* (Larson)Chapter396:relates tohighways; changesdescription of a route in <strong>the</strong> state highwaysystem.Enactment:' April 3, 1992E~ective:Aug. I, 1992Tra~ic safely exempt fromfederal regulation-resolutionHF2029 (Dempsey)SFl778 (Laidig)Resolution 10: memorializes Congress torefrain from imposing upon <strong>the</strong> states'constitutional authority to regulate trafficand motor vehicle safety within <strong>the</strong>ir respectiveboundaries, and specifically, torefrain from mandating<strong>the</strong>passageofstatelaws requiring <strong>the</strong> use of motorcycle helmets,safety belts, and child restraint systems.Enactment: April 24, 1992Filed: April 24, 1992Passenger driversworkinghours limitedHF2030* (Rice)SF2057 (ChmielewskDChapter 568: relates to transportation;makes certain persons who transport passengersfor hire in intrastate commercesubject to rules of <strong>the</strong> comm<strong>is</strong>Sioner oftransportation on insurance and driverhours of service; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes1990, sections 221.031, <strong>by</strong> adding asubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; and 221.141, <strong>by</strong> adding asubdiv<strong>is</strong>ion;<strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1991 Supplement,section 221.025.Enactment: April 27, 1992E~ective: Aug. 1, 1992School buses-safety rules modifiedHF2113* (Orenstein)SF1999 (Cohen)Chapter51 6: relates to traffic regulations;authorizes <strong>the</strong> operation of flashing lights-and stop arms on school buses transportingpersons age 18 and under to and fromcertain activities; requires school bus signon school bus prbvid~ such transportation;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991Supplement, sections 169.441,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion3; and 169.443, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 3, and <strong>by</strong>adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; Laws 1988, chapter573, section 1.Enactment: April 29, 1992E~eenve: Aug. I, 1992; upon local approvalTransit bonding authority extendedHF2191 (Simoneau)SF2144* (Merriam)Chapter579: relates to metropolitangovernment;authorizes <strong>the</strong> acqu<strong>is</strong>ition andbetterment of transit facilities and equipmentand prOvides financing for <strong>the</strong>ircost;states <strong>the</strong>intent of<strong>the</strong>Leg<strong>is</strong>lature; requiresa report; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990,section 473.39.Enactment: April 29, 1992E~eenve:Aug. I, 1992Public transit-engineering, planningfunding providedHF2341 * (Mariani)SFI914 (Cohen)Chapter 394.: relates to transportation;authorizes non-operating ass<strong>is</strong>tance forpublic transit service; amends <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1990,section 174.24,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions3, 5, and <strong>by</strong> adding subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions; repeals<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, section 174.245.Enactment: April 3, 1992E~eenve:Aug. I, 1992Courier services regulatedHF2355 (Johnson, A.)SF2637* (Pappas)Chapter 4.18: relates to motor carriers;regulates courierservices carriers; amends<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, section 221.011,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 25.Enactment: April 8, 1992E~eenve:April9, 1992Truckingroutepermit conversion regulatedHF2368* (Lasley)SF2665 (Vickerman)Chapter 600: relates to motor carriers;provides for <strong>the</strong> expiration of certificatesand permits as regular and irregular routecarriers of property, and for <strong>the</strong>ir conversionto class I certificates and class II permits;specifies operating authoritygranted<strong>by</strong> each class; restricts transfer of certainoperating authority; prohibits <strong>the</strong> lease ofclass I certificates and class II permits;increases reg<strong>is</strong>tration fees for vehicles ofmotor carriers; appropriates money;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections221.011, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 7, 8, 9,14, and <strong>by</strong>addingsubdiv<strong>is</strong>ions; 221.036,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions1 and 3; 221.041; 221.051; 221.061;221.071,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;221.111;221.121,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 1,4,6a, and<strong>by</strong> addingsubdiv<strong>is</strong>ions;221.'131, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2 and 3;221.141, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 4; and 221.151, <strong>by</strong>adding a subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion; proposes coding fornewlawin<strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes,chapter221;repeals <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, section221.011, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 11.Enactment: April 29, 1992E~eenve: various datesSpecial needs transit committee selectedHF2375* (MarianOSFI770 (Frank).Chapter 390: relates to metropolitan government;providesanamefor <strong>the</strong>transportationaccessibility adv<strong>is</strong>ory committee;amends <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, section473.386, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions 2 and 3.Enactment: April 2, 1992E~eenve:Aug. 1,1992LRT-project governance guidelinesestabl<strong>is</strong>hedHF2510 (Simoneau)SF2510* (Flynn).... :::f:::::::ji~::Chapter 501: wou14::p.~~;:::~tQtided proceduresfor gm\ apPfl'vat and construction:::ot~:Ugh(ira'il::dlmsit;would haveestabU;q:%i·~f.ridgrmanagement committee,pro~llirig for resolution of d<strong>is</strong>putes;would have changed membership and responsibilitiesof <strong>the</strong> light rail transit jointpowers board; would have amended <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes 1990, sections 174.32, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion2; 473.167, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1;473.399, subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion 1; 473.3993;473.3994,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions2, 3,4,5,7,and<strong>by</strong>addingsubdiv<strong>is</strong>ions; 473.3996;473.4051;<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1991 Supplement, sections473.3997;and473.3998;wouldhaveproposed coding for newlaw in <strong>Minnesota</strong>Statutes, chapter 174; wouldhave repealed<strong>Minnesota</strong> Statutes 1990, sections 473.399,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ions2and3;473.3991;473.3994,subdiv<strong>is</strong>ion6; andLaws 1991 ,chapter291 ,article 4, section 20.Pocket vetoed82


LTitle IndexTITLE HF SF CH HIGHlIGH15 PAGE SUMMARY PAGEtAdmin<strong>is</strong>trative rules corrections 2231 2282 494 66Ag improvement loon progromfor Gmde Bproducers estobrlShed 2734 2710 602 3 51Agricultural business enterpr<strong>is</strong>e--defined 2633 2257 532 51American Indian child weffare adv<strong>is</strong>ol'f cooncil created 2342 2186 515 26 69American Indions--unellllloynnent campensation 2360 1590 484 36 75Animals allowed ta eat nonmeat <strong>by</strong>praluds af food processing 1391 .; 1300 381 4 51Apprapriotions-ormibus bill 2694 2788 513 3,4,5,8,9,12,13,14,16, 21, 22, 25, 26, 35, 42, 43, 44, 46, 48 52Aquatic farming-regulofuns, wildfJfe protection 2855 2432 566 15, 42 60Auto insumnce--deductibles 2099 2374 524 62Auto insumnce-technical changes 1980 1922 520 62Automobiles-tienholders notified before sole 2046 2437 395 54Bonks, credit unions, Ienders-regulated, practices mod"Jfied 1680 2213 587 19 60Biwabik state land sole 2280 2193 561 77Bfind person reporting-opthalmolog<strong>is</strong>ts and q:Jtometr<strong>is</strong>ts 2286 1805 470 69Bioamington-cily allowed to join port authority 2305 1633 384 77Blufflonds trail system estobrlShed 2842 2299 456 15 60Board of Woter and Soil Resources--d<strong>is</strong>pute resolution committee 2702 231 0 399 60Boilers, mint ail extroction--considered agricultuml 2640 2408 436 51Bonding procedures, authority modified for HFA, HECB, RFA 2884 2648 545 80Bonding--statewide capital projects funded 1903 nane 558 .4,5,6,7,14,30,46, 47 52Brooklyn Park-tiquor rlCensing 1777 1623 365 78Cattle testing-brucellas<strong>is</strong>, anaplasmos<strong>is</strong> 1827 1681 433 51Child custody-nal1'jXlrental v<strong>is</strong>itofun rights mod"Jfied 1738 1700 529 71Child custody--plocement prt1i<strong>is</strong>ions mod"lfied 1941 1821 557 35 73Chippewa Coonty-offices combined 1852 1717 421 76l~ies-MinneoporlS porlCe rerief laws codified 2784 2547 471 67llVillaw-londlord, tenant detainer actions mod"Jfied 2076 1938 533 70Claims against stote--funding provided 3020 2781 541 53Clean Air Act amendments--business ass<strong>is</strong>tonce progmm 2437 2095 546 17 59Cook County-hospitol board terms 1957 1966 505 76Corporate reg~trotion procedures modified 2551 2413 477 54Corporation-legol representotionlow modified 1441 1319 497 71Counties-Yell(M' Medicine hosJitoI d<strong>is</strong>trict elections 2658 2514 534 63Courier selVices regulated 2355 2637 418 43 82Coorts~ncirlOlion procedures amended 2206 1691 591 34 73CreO~ card collllOnies required tonle state treasurer reports 2608 1649 552 8 55Crimes-lleahh prt1iiders, aiding suicide prov<strong>is</strong>ions mod'Jfied 2488 1693 577 33 .74Crimes-butone, toxic substance sale to minors prohibited 1196 979 485 32 71Crime-omnibusbill 1849 1687 571 21,27,28,29,30,31,32,41,42 71Crime-omnibus DWI bill 285 897 570 21, 34 71Crime-p<strong>is</strong>tol perrrits denied in certain cases 1803 1619 537 32 71Currency exchonges- business linits created 2106 1836 504 54Oata pmdices-ormibus bill 2181 1974 569 34, 35 73Oental prodice--ionizing raliotion regulofuns 1978 1824 444 68Detroit lokes-ogriculturol industrial facJrrties funding estabrlShed 1795 1648 543 10 55D<strong>is</strong>eoses-HIV, hepotit<strong>is</strong> Bmonitoring, reporting 2050 2732 559 25, 27 68 .D<strong>is</strong>eoses-HIV, hepatit<strong>is</strong> B: testing for emergency volunteers 2034 1724 425 68OnJgs-crock cocaine penalties equafized 1840 11 359 33 71Early retirement-heahh insumnce incentives provided 765 726 482 63Education Finance-omnibus bill 2121 2326 .499 10, 11, 12,46, 49 56Elections-presidenml primol'f delayed 1731 1598 364 44 62Elections-speciol school d<strong>is</strong>trict exell1Jlion 2585 2385 378 57Elections_rd system aborltion deadfines changed for certain cities 2535 2307 388 62Electriccooperatives-re~rtionment 1488 1298 401 38 78Exoticspecies--monogement, funding 1965 1959 594 16 57Experimental f<strong>is</strong>hing streams- prohibited in some counties 905 522 469 15 57Famif{ leave low modilied--child care centers inwded 2142 2393 438 36 .75Farm proOOds--central fifing system estobrlShed 769 850 525 4 51Fencing--costs~nedanbos<strong>is</strong>rineed 2115 2461 519 37 .77Fergus Fal~-Hwy. 297 redefined 1933 1767 396 82Allmore Coonty-tox-lorfeited kind sole authorized 2324 1787 502 77Are protection-odv<strong>is</strong>ory council created 31 151 508 63Key: HF-House File; SF-Senate Ale; CH-Chapter, R-Resolution83


--TITLE HF SF CH HIGHLIGHTS PAGE SUMMARY PAGEtFirearms-p<strong>is</strong>tol possession errgibirl1y mocfilied 2211 1847 475 45 73Firefighters-survivor benefits Imdified 2827 2628 553 68Fue~-inspedion provided 2723 2509 575 79Game and l<strong>is</strong>h-almmerciol octivily Imdilied 2592 2162 589 59Gender balance required in state agent}' a~illtments 1114 768 457 45 63Government financial qJellJtions prt1i<strong>is</strong>ions 2404 2194 592 37 77Guardian powers related ta mentally retarded-lestrided 2532 2247 459 69Hazardous woste--over-<strong>the</strong>-rood shWing regulated 804 695 578 81Heakh care review powers provided for wrsing hames 2962 1900 400 70Heakli insuran~ifization review 802 651 574 20 60HeakhRight--cwerage for uninsured, underinsured 2800 2603 549 21,22,23,24, 25 69Heakh--rlVing will form updated 2316 2111 535 33 74Housing--ornnibus bill 1002 720 376 27 70HRA-pubrK afficio~ to apply for loons, grants 2388 2170 434 45 .77Hubbard County-tox.folfeited Iond exchanged 1911 1766 370 76Human rights--1l<strong>is</strong>obled persons clarified 2750 2468 527 74Insurance agents-lenrinations regulated 1901 1689 379 20 ., 61Insurance soivency-techniClJl corrections 2688 2463 540 62Insurance-outa glass, coverage rood'rlied 2346 1997 413 20 62Insurance--charity donations 1948 1855 483 20 62Insurance-omnibus bill 1681 2212 564 19 61Interior designers-licensed, regulated 217 394 507 8 53Investment board allOwed add'ilional investments 2026 1917 539 65Investments--odvelt<strong>is</strong>ing restriclions mod'lfl8d 1416 1243 427 8 54Jury service exclusion prohibition ford<strong>is</strong>obled 2695 2177 453 74Kandiyohi County--tox.folfeited property exchanged 2593 2308 404 78Land r8tycfing ad adOJied 1985 1866 512 17 58Law enforcement-inmote transfers JOOdified 2896 2124 417 33 75lead--educotion, assessment, screening, aboteml8nt, hospices 2696 2137 595 27 69leased cars-license needed for non-metro resole 917 1109 367 54legaHmited fiabirl1y COIJ1XIny adaeated 1910 1740 517 33 72legal--mortgage, foreclosure prov<strong>is</strong>ions Imdiflild 1938 1856 463 73legaHonprofit Corporation Act amended 2402 2088 503 54liqueur.filled candy--soles autharized 2709 2483 486 38 79Liquar soles all(7,l/ed near school at Moll of America 1969 2175 411 12 55locol government cantrods--amfrid prov<strong>is</strong>ions JOOdiflild 1825 1666 380 76lRT--projed governance guidefines estobrlShed 2510 2510 501 45 82Monulocturedin USA-{anooioncementinwded 2312 2115 583 22 66Medical ass<strong>is</strong>tance coveroge--personal care services provided 2499 2337 391 69Medical ass<strong>is</strong>tance--provider appI80k mocfilied 2081 1903 426 68Medioore supplemental insulllnce--regulations 1791 2743 554 20 61Mental health professiona~-marrioge, family <strong>the</strong>rap<strong>is</strong>ts added 2273 2084 526 68MeraJlY-~Ie, d<strong>is</strong>posol 2147 2042 560 16 58MHFA--bond, loon procedures clarified 2501 2496 522 : 70MirrtarY--lllmory closings, pubfic hearings relpired 2642 2286 495 45 63Mille lacs County-tox.folfeited Iond sole authorized 2707 2511 441 78Mille Lacs preservation and development board estobr~hed 2878 2499 536 15 55Minimum class Irrilkprice 2733 2728 489 51Minneapor~--pork, reaeation board d<strong>is</strong>tricts rea~rtioned 1756 1622 362 76Minneapolf<strong>is</strong> small business Ioons--aJp reJl1Qf/ed 1862 1721 412 10 55Minnehaha State Park--lond lease 1347 1252 447 57<strong>Minnesota</strong> wild rice Iobefing, reporting JOOdifl8d 2804 2572 521 3 52M<strong>is</strong>s<strong>is</strong>siJpi River Headwaters Area Board prov<strong>is</strong>ions changed 2623 2344 476 59Mortgages-forecJosure proceedings mod'ilied 2649 2384 547 74'Motor vehicles-fmnch<strong>is</strong>e termination payments regulated 2096 1801 472 54Munic~1 fitigotion--pilot projed loons forgwen 1838 1894 531 45 52Noturalresources regulotions-mod'ilied, changed, clarified 2612 2389 462 14 59Nei,jhborhood revitarlZation program fund·d'lStribution requirements 2302 2314 590 37 .77NitllJte data adv<strong>is</strong>ory task folte; milk cerlificotion estabrlShed 2717 2102 544 16 60Noxious weed kr.v adopted 829 512 500 : 51Olmsted County--courthouse sale ouIhorized 1976 2208 402 : 76Olmsted County-recarder affice reorganized 1853 1716 474 7684Key: HF-House File; SF-Senate File; CH-Chapter, R-ResokJtiOll


-TInE HF SF CH HIGHLlGH15 PAGE SUMMARY PAGEtOpen meetings-electric cooperotive mermers 1489 1297 435 38 78Optometry ficense. exam procedures modIfied 2924 2486 419 68Parental review Ii instructionol materiols incuded in PER polk'( 2318 2556 .496 12 56Passenger driiers_orking houlS fimited 2030 2057 568 82Peace cificers-*killed in fine of duty" darilied 2250 2120 523 22 66Peace cifIcers-federal enforcement authority modrried 261 0 2383 449 74PElP-vdrious modrrkotions 2435 2700 491 67Pensions-bock pay granted for wrongful d<strong>is</strong>charge 1350 1139 443 64Pensions-folcon Heights fireflQhters pennitted vesting 1567 2354 372 64Pensions-MinnealXlrlS IXlrlCe. fire sUlVivor benefils increased 2565 2382 454 67Pensions-MnDOT employee granted early acaual 2259 2239 368 66Pensions-Nashwauk IXlfice sUlVivol benefits inaeased 2683 2467 428 67Pensions-PERA. surviving spouse qrtional annuity 1744 1710 373 64Pensions~brlC employee post-retirement adjustments 1960 1910 530 64Pensions-SI. Paul fire: SUlViving spouse benefits 2186 1780 422 66Pensions-SI. Pool porlCe benefit regulotions modified 2226 2418 586 66Pensions-tec:hnicol college employees mode erlQible 2438 2367 446 67Pensions-Thief River Falls IXlfice benefit inaeased 2369 2242 431 67Personnel records-employee access expanded 1889 1747 445 36 75PesticJde reg<strong>is</strong>tration 0RlrlCOtion 2853 2028 439 4 52Pet origin. d<strong>is</strong>closure required; penalties added 2043 1841 585 7 54Petrofund controctolS--competence. fees regulated 2624 2430 490 16 60Petrofund reimbursement JXOVided to cities. towns 2267 2001 414 58Petroleum. oil fired ~ants-inspection fee inaeased 2134 2030 597 13 57Pharmocy board aPlXlintments--geographk representation 2254 2049 389 68P"ipefine pr*cts aRlrovol authority--repealed 1013 1401 374 57P"ipefine regulotion-lijuifled naturol gas 2397 2484 386 78Poke. fire fighter rerlef assoOOtions--state aid altered 2287 1970 437 66Postal stamp commemorating Wanda Gag--resalution 1652 1502 R9 39 79Probate tode--successar definition modITied 2572 2309 423 54Probate proceedings-transfelS. death sewrily reg<strong>is</strong>tration 2541 2368 461 74Probate proceedings-trust. powers of attomey modified 2000 1859 548 73PnJIXlSed leg<strong>is</strong>lotion--effect on state tec:hnology polk'( 2189 2380 467 10 55Pubrt, e~O'fees-bargaining settlements released , 1133 2037 458 63Pubrt, e~O'fment-relotions board efiminated 2727 2565 582 76Pubrt, ~nds-Faribault Coun1y: certain ~nds released 1763 1772 387 64Pubrtt transit-engineering. plonning funding provided 2341 1914 394 82Pubrtt utir~ies_ec:oncmation dote mange 2431 1399 478 79Rod'JOequ~ntproh·llmon-f<strong>is</strong>hingexempted 2578 2185 479 15 59Railroad employee prttections-fullaNing acqu<strong>is</strong>itions 2185 2136 506 46 75Railways-right-of-way a~<strong>is</strong>itions darified 1701 1575 581 43 81Ramsey County--suburixJn tou~house funding provided 2757 2694 468 74Ramsey County-workelS pulon erlQiljrtly rlSl 2319 2210 383 77Real estate froud- compensating victims 2950 2662 555 8 55ReaPlXlrtionment--congressional boundaries 1728 1597 357 44 78Red<strong>is</strong>tricting--tec:hnicol manges 1726 1596 358 44 78Residentialladlity resMlents' savings accoonts reguloted 2967 2117 406 70Retirement-SI. Pool fire benefits modITied 2018 2750 563 65Retirement-DuUth teamers allowed UJlll sum ad~stment 2313 2182 403 66Retirement-~dges· contributions increased 699 684 492 63Retirement-MERF coverage glllnted certain e~O'fees 2001 1934 596 64Retirement-MERF JXOV<strong>is</strong>ions modified 2028 1935 480 65Retirement-MinneOlXlrlS fire. level benefits provided 2792 2581 429 68Retirement-MSRS admin<strong>is</strong>trative bill 2137 2048 432 65Retirement-MSRS interest rates inaeased 2025 1916 598 65 .Retirement-munidpal police. fire occoonts merged with PERA 1692 1558 , 448 64Retirement-PERA prov<strong>is</strong>ions amended 2063 1819 440 65Retirement--jXlfice. fire granted octuoriol assumption increase 2014 2352 455 64Retirement-retired pubrlC employees continued health coverage provided. 1873 1731 488 64Retirement-tax sheltered annuity payments allowad 419 410 487 63Retirement-teamer contribution transfers macfrfled 1996 2023 420 64Retirement-Virginio fire sulVivor benefit inaeased 2756 2530 465 67Key: HF-House RIe; SF-Senate RIe; Ol-{hopter, R-Resalution85


-TITlE HF SF CH HIGHLIGHTS PAGE SUMMARY PAGEtRev<strong>is</strong>o(s bilHechnical corrections 3042 2795 603 80Rev<strong>is</strong>o(s bilHechnical corrections mOOe 1693 1562 •...•.••... 363 39 .79RIM pro~ct Iond--eligibilily requi[ements mocrriied ••.•••••.•••••••.•.••••......•..• 2543 2301 ......•..... 415 59SofetY--1I1l1JSement rides inspected, rlllbility insurance required .......•....•.. 748 ....•...... 764 382 •......•.. 20 62School buses-safely lilieS modified 2113 1999 516 82School consorKlation low changed 2377 1968 409 57Seed potato growing areo--wunties added 2125 2069 397 51Snowmobiles-flObirrty, speed firrit exefllloon 2282 2233 573 58Social work boord--d<strong>is</strong>ciplinary powelS, reporting 2579 2234 460 69Soil and water conselYation-dty, county controls 2746 2311 450 60Special needs transit col11T1iltee selected 2375 1770 390 82Spr~ Rock Lighthouse fee stnJcIIJre authorized 2849 2101 481 18 60SI. Poul tour<strong>is</strong>m d<strong>is</strong>trict-reorgonizotiln 2586 2323 550 9 55SI. Poul--housing, redevelopment program created 1249 1172 407 10•.: 55SI. Pouf--voting proceoores for police rerlflf associJIion changed 2225 2412 393 66Stote boords--occountanc;y granted d<strong>is</strong>c41finary authority 2813 2746 542 55State councils-Asion-Pacillc membelSh"·increose 2704 2597 408 21 67Statedeportments-odrrin<strong>is</strong>trotion biD 2335 2699 514 66State deportments-ef11lloyee relolions expenses 2744 2566 375 67State employees-labor, solory pions ~ifted 2848 2505 567 76State fund regulotions 2261 2402 528 46 62Stllte pork boundories,rovided additions, delerons 2619 2392 451 59Stllte patral members--voeotion donolion alla.ved 667 735 562 46 63StllMes-rev<strong>is</strong>Of's bill 2647 2622 464 74StllMes-session lows, numbering cbrified 1823 1611 416 71Subpoenas-<strong>is</strong>suance I7t joint leg<strong>is</strong>krtive comrr<strong>is</strong>sions authorized 980 1496 385 39 .79Taxes--omnibus bill 2940 2755 511 13, 39,40,41, 42 80Technical college board authorized to contract for housing services 2013 1991 398 56TelecomlllJnicaOOnS-COlll1lJnicaOOn-impoired access: advance money 2749 2503 518 , 79TelecomlllJnications-


--HF SF CH COMMITTEE SUMMARY PAGEt HF SF CH COMMITTEE SUMMARY PAGEt2186 1780 422 Governmentol Operations 66 2585 2385 378 Education 572189 2380 467 Economic Development 55 2586 2323 550 Economic Development 552191 2144 579 TranSjlClrtotion 82 2592 2162 589 Enviranment &. Noturol Resources 592206 1691 591 Judidory 73 2593 2308 404 Locol Government &Metroponton Affoirs 782211 1847 475 Judidory 73 2608 1649 552 (ommen:e 552225 2412 393 Governmentol Operations 66 2610 2383 449 Judidory 742226 2418 586 GovernmentolOperations 66 2612 2389 462 Environment &. Notural Resources 592231 2282 494 Governmentol Operations 66 2619 2392 451 Environment &. Notural Resources 592250 2120 523 GovernmentolOperations 66 2623 2344 476 Environment &. Notural Resources 592254 2049 389 Health &Human Services 68 2624 2430 490 Environment &Notural Resources 602259 2239 368 Governmentol Operations 66 2633 2257 532 Agricultum 512261 2402 528 Finonciollnstitutions &Insurance 62 2640 2408 436 Agriculture 512267 2001 414 Environment &. Notural Resources 58 2642 2286 495 Generol Legi~olion, Veterans Affoirs &Goming 632269 2271 551 Locol Government &Metroponton Affoirs 77 2647 2622 464 Judidory 742273 2084 526 HeaIth &Human Services 68 2649 2384 547 Judidory 742280 2193 561 Locol Government &. Metroponton Affoirs 77 2658 2514 534 Generol Legi~olion, Veterans Affoirs &Goming 632282 2233 573 Environment &. Noturol Resources 58 2683 2467 428 Governmentol Operations 672286 1805 470 Health &Human Services 69 2688 2463 540 Finonciollnstitutions &. Insurance 622287 1970 437 Governmentol Operations 66 2694 2788 513 Appropriations 522302 2314 590 Locol Government &. Metroponton Affoirs 77 2695 2177 453 Judidory 742305 1633 384 locol Government &Metroponton Affoirs 77 2696 2137 595 Hea Ith &Human Services 692312 2m 583 Governmentol Operations 66 2702 2310 399 Environment &Notural Resources 602313 2182 403 Governmentol Operations 66 2704 2597 408 Governmentol Operations 672316 2111 535 Judidory 74 2707 2511 441 Locol Government &. Metroponton Affoirs 782318 2556 496 Education 56 2709 2483 486 Reguloted Industries 792319 2210 383 Locol Government &. Metroponton Affoirs 77 2717 2102 544 Environment &. Notural Resources 602320 2298 466 Environment &Noturol Resources 58 2723 2509 575 Reguloted Industries 792324 1787 502 Locol Government &Metroponton Affoirs 77 2727 2565 582 Lobor-Monagement Relotions 762335 2699 514 Governmentol Operations 66 2732 2660 430 Reguloted Industries 792341 1914 394 TronSjlClrtation 82 2733 2728 489 Agricultum 512342 2186 515 Health &Human Services 69 2734 2710 602 Agricultum 512346 1997 413 Financiollnstitutions &Insuronce 62 2744 2566 375 Governmentol Operations 672355 2637 418 TranSjlClrtotion 82 2746 2311 450 Environment &. Naturol Resources 602360 1590 484 Labor-Monogement Relotions 75 2749 2503 518 Reguloted Industries 792368 2665 600 TronSjlClrtation 82 2750 2468 527 Judidary 742369 2242 431 Governmentol Operations 67 2756 2530 465 Governmentol Operations 672375 1770 390 TranSjlClrtotion 82 2757 2694 468 Judidory 742377 1968 409 Educotion 57 2769 2531 392 Governmentol Operations 672388 2170 434 local Government &Metropontan Affoirs 77 2784 2547 471 Governmentol Opemtions 672397 2484 386 Reguloted Industries 78 2792 2581 429 Governmentol Opemtions 682402 2088 503 (ommen:e 54 2800 2603 549 Health &. Human Services . 692404 2194 592 Local Government &. Metropontan Affoirs 77 2804 2572 521 Agricultum 522431 1399 478 Reguloted Industries 79 2813 2746 542 (ornmen:e 552435 2700 491 Governmentol Opemtions 67 2827 2628 553 Governmentol Opemtions 682437 2095 546 Environment &. Notural Resources 59 2842 2299 456 Environment &. Natural Resources 602438 2367 446 Governmentol Opemtions 61' 2848 2505 567 Lobor-Monagement Relotions 762445 2336 538 Lobor-Monogement Relotions 75 2849 2101 481 Environment &. Notural Resources 602465 2029 410 General Legi~otion, Veterans Affoirs &. Goming 62 2853 2028 439 Agricultum 522483 2421 405 Environment &Noturol Resources 59 2855 2432 566 Environment &. Natural Resources 602488 1693 577 Judidory 74 2878 2499 536 Economic Development 552499 2337 391 Health &Human Services 69 2884 2648 545 Toxes 802501 2496 522 Housing 70 2896 2124 417 Judidory 752510 2510 501 TmnSjlClrtotion 82 2904 2475 588 (ommen:e 552532 2247 459 Health &. Human Services 69 2924 2486 419 Governmentol Opemtions 682535 2307 388 Generol Legi~otion, Veterons Affoirs &Goming 62 2940 2755 511 Taxes 802541 2368 461 Judidory 74 2950 2662 555 (ommen:e 552543 2301 415 Environment &Natural Resources 59 2962 1900 400 Health &Human Services 702551 2413 477 (ommen:e 54 2964 1985 452 Judidary 752565 2382 454 GovernmentalOpemlions 67 2967 2117 406 Health &Human Services 702572 2309 423 (ommen:e 54 3020 2781 541 Appropriations 532578 2185 479 Environment &. Natural Resources 59 3042 2795 603 Rules & Legi~otive Admin<strong>is</strong>tration 802579 2234 460 Health &. Human Services 69 none 2011 584 Environment &. Natural Resources 60...88Key: HF-Hoose R~; SF-Senate R~; Ql-{OOpler, R-ResokJIioot-Refer to Tille looex for H~hl~hts JXIge nurroers


-SF HF CH COMMITTEE SUMMARY PAGEt SF HF CH COMMITTEE SUMMARY PAGEt2049 2254 389 Health &. Humon SeNices 68 2383 2610 449 Judidary 742057 2030 568 Tnmsportatian 82 2384 2649 547 Judidary 742069 2125 397 Agriculture 51 2385 2585 378 Education 572084 2273 526 Health &. Humon SeNices 68 2389 2612 462 Environment &. Natural Resources 592088 2402 503 Commerce 54 2392 2619 451 Environment &. Natural Resources 592095 2437 546 Environment &. Natural Resources 59 2393 2142 438 Labor-Management Relations 752101 2849 481 Environment &. Naturol Resources 60 2402 2261 528 Financiollnsfitutions &. Insurance 622102 2717 544 Environment &. Noturol Resources 60 2408 2640 436 Agriculture 512107 1952 510 Labor-Manogement Relotions 75 2412 2225 393 Govemmentol Operotions 662111 2316 535 Judidory 74 2413 2551 477 Commerce 542115 2312 583 Govemmentol Operotions 66 2418 2226 586 Govemmentol Opellltions 662117 2967 406 Health &. Humon SeNices 70 2421 2483 405 Environment &. Notural Resources 592120 2250 523 Govemmentol Opellltions 66 2430 2624 490 Environment &. Natural Resources 602124 2896 417 Judidory 75 2432 2855 566 Environment &. Natural Resources 602136 2185 506 Labor-Manogement Relotions 75 2437 2046 395 Commerce 542137 2696 595 Health &. Humon SeNices 69 2461 2115 519 Locol Government &. Matrapontan AlfoilS 772144 2191 579 Tlllnsportation 82 2463 2688 540 Finonciollnsfitutions &. Insurance 622162 2592 589 Environment &. Noturol Resources 59 2467 2683 428 GovemmentolOpellltions 672170 2388 434 Locol Govemment &. Matraponton AlfoilS 77 2468 2750 527 Judidary 742175 1969 411 Education 55 2475 2904 588 Commerce 552177 2695 453 Judidory 74 2483 2709 486 Reguloted Industries 792182 2313 403 GovemmentolOpellltions 66 2484 2397 386 Regulcted Industries 782185 2578 479 Environment &. Notural Resources 59 2486 2924 419 Govemmentol Opellltions 682186 2342 515 Health &. Humon SeNices 69 2496 2501 522 Housing 702193 2280 561 Locol Government &Matroponton AlfoilS 77 2499 2878 536 Economic Development 552194 2404 592 Locol Government &Matroponton AffoilS 77 2503 2749 518 Reguloted Industries 792199 2150 593 Environment &. Noturol Resources 58 2505 2848 567 Labor-Management Relations 762208 1976 402 Locol Government &. Matraponton AlfoilS 76 2509 2723 575 Reguloted Industries 792210 2319 383 Locol Government &. Matroponton AlfoilS 77 2510 2510 501 Tlllnsportotion 822212 1681 564 Finonciollnsfitutions &. Insurance 61 2511 2707 441 Locol Govemment &Matraponton AlfoilS 782213 1680 587 Finonciallnsfitutions &Insurance 60 2514 2658 534 Generol Legi~ation, Veterans AffoilS &. Goming 632233 2282 573 Environment &. Naturol Resources 58 2530 2756 465 Governmentol Operotions 672234 2579 460 Health &. Humon SeNices 69 2531 2769 392 Governmentol Opellltions 672239 2259 368 Governmentol Opellltions 66 2547 2784 471 Governmentol Opellltions 672242 2369 431 Govemmentol Opellltions 67 2556 2318 496 Education 562247 2532 459 Health &. Humon SeNices 69 2565 2727 582 Labor-Management Relotions 762257 2633 532 Agriculture 51 2566 2744 375 Govemmentol Opellltions 672271 2269 551 Locol Government &Matraponton AlfoilS 77 2572 2804 521 Agriculture 522282 2231 494 Governmentol OpellltiOns 66 2581 2792 429 Governmentol Operotions 682286 2642 495 General Legi~otion, Veterans Affoirs &. Goming 63 2597 2704 408 GovernmentolOpellltions 672298 2320 466 Environment &Noturol Resources 58 2603 2800 549 Health &. Humon SeNices 692299 2842 456 Environment &Noturol Resources 60 2622 2647 464 Judidory 742301 2543 415 Environment &. Noturol Resources 59 2628 2827 553 Govemmentol Opellltions 682307 2535 388 General Legi~otion, Veterons Affoirs &Goming 62 2637 2355 418 Tlllnsportotion 822308 2593 404 Locol Government &. Metraponton AlfoilS 78 2648 2884 545 Toxes 802309 2572 423 Commerce 54 2660 2732 430 Reguloted Industries 792310 2702 399 Environment &. Notural Resources 60 2662 2950 555 Commerce 552311 2746 450 Environment &. Noturol Resources 60 2665 2368 600 Tlllnsportotion 822314 2302 590 Locol Government &Matroponton AlfoilS 77 2694 2757 468 Judidory 742320 2082 442 Reguloted Industries 78 2699 2335 514 GovernmentolOpellltions 662323 2586 550 Economic Development 55 2700 2435 491 Governmentol Opellltions 672326 2121 499 Education 56 2710 2734 602 Agriculture 512336 2445 538 Lobor-Manogement Relotions 75 2728 2733 489 Agriculture 512337 2499 391 Health &. Humon SeNices 69 2732 2050 559 Health &Humon SeNices 682344 2623 476 Environment &. Noturol Resources 59 2743 1791 554 Finonciollnsfitutions &Insuronce 612352 2014 455 Governmentol Opellltions 64 2746 2813 542 Commerce 552354 1567 372 Governmentol Opellltions 64 2750 2018 563 Govemmentol Opellltions 652367 2438 446 Govemmentol Opellltions 67 2755 2940 51l Toxes 802368 2541 461 Judidory 74 2781 3020 541 Appropriations 532374 2099 524 Finonciollnsfitutions &. Insurance 62 2788 2694 513 Appropriations 522380 2189 467 Economic Development 55 2795 3042 603 Rules &Legi~ofive Admin<strong>is</strong>trotion 802382 2565 454 GovernmentolOpellltions 67 none 1903 558 Appropriations 5290Key: HF-House RIe; SF-Senate File; CH-{oopler; R-ResokJtiont-RefertoTilie hxlex fa' H~hl~hts JXIge nurrlJers


~-~~-~-~-~._-~"~--'--"-==-~~:~Chapter IndexCH HF SF COMMnTEE SUMMARY PAGEt CCH HF SF COMMnTEE SUMMARY PAGEt357 1728 1597 Red<strong>is</strong>tricting 78 420 1996 2023 GovemmentolOperaTIons 64358 1726 1596 Red<strong>is</strong>tricting 78 421 1852 1717 Local Government 8. Metropoutan Affairs 76359 1840 11 Judidory 71 422 2186 1780 GovemmentolOperaTIons 66360 1740 1621 AppropriaTIons 52 423 2572 2309 Commerce 54361 1758 1612 Health 8. Human Services 68 424 1833 1674 Transportation 82362 1756 1622 Locol Government 8. Metropoutan Affairs 76 425 2034 1724 Health 8. Human Services 68363 1693 1562 Rules 8. Legi~ative Admin<strong>is</strong>tration 79 426 2081 1903 Health 8. Human Services 68364 1731 1598 Generol Legi~otion, Veterans Affairs 8. Gaming 62 427 1416 1243 Commerce 54365 1777 1623 Regulated Industries 78 428 2683 2467 GovemmentolOperaTIons 67366 2044 1830 Enviranment 8. Natural Resources 58 429 2792 2581 GovemmentolOperaTIons 68367 917 1109 Commerce 54 430 2732 2660 Regulated Industries 79368 2259 2239 Govemmentol OperaTIons 66 431 2369 2242 GovemmentolOperaTIons 67369 2002 1908 Educotion 55 432 2137 2048 Govemmentol OperaTIons 65370 1911 1766 Local Government 8. MetrapaITtan Affairs 76 433 1827 1681 Agriculture 51372 1567 2354 Governmentol OperaTIans 64 434 2388 2170 Locol Government 8. Metropoutan Affairs 77373 1744 1710 GovemmentolOperaTIons 64 435 1489 1297 Regulated Industries 78374 1013 1401 Environment 8. Naturol Resources 57 436 2640 2408 Agriculture 51375 2744 2566 GovernmentolOperaTIons 67 437 2287 1970 GovemmentolOperaTIons 66376 1002 720 Housing 70 438 2142 2393 Labor-Monagement ReloTIons 75377 1751 1919 Regulated Industries 78 439 2853 2028 Agriculture 52378 2585 2385 Educotion 57 440 2063 1819 GovemmentolOperaTIons 65379 1901 1689 Financial Institutions 8. Insurance 61 441 2707 2511 Local Government 8. MetropoITtan Affairs 78380 1825 1666 Locol Government 8. Metropoutan Affairs 76 442 2082 2320 Regulated Industries 78381 1391 1300 Agriculture 51 443 1350 1139 GovemmentolOperaTIons 64382 748 764 General Legi~ation, Veterans Affairs 8. Gaming 62 444 1978 1824 Health 8. Human Services 68383 2319 2210 Local Government 8. Melropoutan Affairs 77 445 1889 1747 Lcbor-Monagement RelaTIons 75384 2305 1633 Local Govemment 8. Metrapolitan Affairs 77 446 2438 2367 Govemmentol OperaTIons 67385 980 1496 Rules 8. Legi~ative Admin<strong>is</strong>lrctian 79 447 1347 1252 Environment 8. Natural Resources 57386 2397 2484 Regulated Industries 78 448 1692 1558 Govemmentol OperaTIons 64387 1763 1772 Governmentol OperaTIans 64 449 2610 2383 Judidary 74388 2535 2307 General Legi~ation, Veterans Affairs 8. Gaming 62 450 2746 2311 Environment 8. Natural Resources 60389 2254 2049 Health 8. Human Services 68 451 2619 2392 Enviranment 8. Natural Resources 59390 2375 1770 Transportation 82 452 2964 1985 Judidary 75391 2499 2337 Health 8. Human Services 69 453 2695 2177 Judidary 74392 2769 2531 Govemmentol Operations 67 454 2565 2382 GovemmentolOperaTIons 67393 2225 2412 Governmentol OperaTIons 66 455 2014 2352 GovemmentolOperaTIons 64394 2341 1914 Transportation 82 456 2842 2299 Environment 8. Natural Resources 60395 2046 2437 Commerce 54 457 1114 768 Govemmentol OperaTIons 63396 1933 1767 Transportation 82 458 1133 2037 GovemmentolOperaTIons 63397 2125 2069 Agriculture 51 459 2532 2247 Health 8. Human Services 69398 2013 1991 Educotion 56 460 2579 2234 Health 8. Human Services 69399 2702 2310 Environment 8. Natural Resources 60 461 2541 2368 Judidary 74400 2962 1900 Health 8. Human Services 70 462 2612 2389 Environment 8. Natural Resources 59401 1488 1298 Regulated Industries 78 463 1938 1856 Judidary 73402 1976 2208 Local Government 8. Melropoutan Affairs 76 464 2647 2622 Judidary 74403 2313 2182 Govemmentol Operations 66 465 2756 2530 GovemmentolOperaTIons 67404 2593 2308 Local Govemment 8. Metropoutan Affairs 78 466 2320 2298 Environment 8. Natural Resources 58405 2483 2421 Environment 8. Natural Resources 59 467 2189 2380 Economic Development 55406 2967 2117 Health 8. Human Services 70 468 2757 2694 Judidary 74407 1249 1172 Economic Development 55 469 905 522 Environment&. Notural Resources 57408 2704 2597 Govemmentol OperaTIons 67 470 2286 1805 Health 8. Human Services 69409 2377 1968 Educotion 57 471 2784 2547 GovemmentolOperaTIans 67410 2465 2029 General Legi~ation, Veterans Affairs 8. Gaming 62 472 2096 1801 Commerce 5441l 1969 2175 Educotion 55 473 1884 1729 Financial Institutions &. Insurance 61412 1862 1721 Economic Development 55 474 1853 1716 Local Government &. Metropolitan Affairs 76413 2346 1997 Financial Institutions 8. Insurance 62 475 2211 1847 Judidary 73414 2267 2001 Environment 8. Natural Resaurces 58 476 2623 2344 Environment 8. Natural Resources 59415 2543 2301 Environment&. Natural Resources 59 477 2551 2413 Commerce 54416 1823 1671 Judidary 71 478 2431 1399 Regu lated Ind ustries 79417 2896 2124 Judidary 75 479 2578 2185 Environment&. Natural Resources 59418 2355 2637 Transportation 82 480 2028 1935 GovemmentolOperaTIons 65419 2924 2486 GovemmentolOperations 68 481 2849 2101 Enviranment &. Natural Resources 60Key: HF-House File; SF-Senate File; Ql-{hopter; R-ResokJliont-Refer to nle looex hJ Hi;lhli;llrts IXlge nurrbers 91


-CH HF SF COMMITIEE SUMMARY PAGEt CH HF SF COMMITIEE SUMMARY PAGEt482 765 726 GovernmenlDl Operations 63 544 2717 2102 Environment &. Notural Resources 60483 1948 1855 Finonciallnstitutions &. Insumnce 62 545 2884 2648 Taxes 80484 2360 1590 laoor-Monagement Relations 75 546 2437 2095 Environment &. Naturol Resources 59485 1196 979 Judidary 71 547 2649 2384 Judidary 74486 2709 2483 Regulated Industries 79 548 2000 1859 Judidary 73487 419 410 GovernmenlDl Operations 63 549 2800 2603 Health &. Humon SeNices 69488 1873 1731 GovernmenlDl Operations 64 550 2586 2323 Economic Development 55489 2733 2728 Agriculture 51 551 2269 2271 local Government &. Metropontan Affoirs 77490 2624 2430 Environment &. Naturol Resources 60 552 2608 1649 Commerce 55491 2435 2700 GovernmenlDl Operations 67 553 2827 2628 GovernmenlDl Operations 68492 699 684 GovernmenlDl Operations 63 554 1791 2743 Finonciallnstitutions &. Insumnce 61493 1943 2017 Regulated Industries 78 555 2950 2662 Commerce 55494 2231 2282 GovernmenlDl Operations 66 556 2031 1949 Taxes 80495 2642 2286 General Legi~ation, Vetemns Affairs &. Goming 63 557 1941 1821 Judidary 73496 2318 2556 Education 56 558 1903 none Appropriations 52497 1441 1319 Judidary 71 559 2050 2732 Health &. Humon SeNices 68498 2010 1854 Appropriations 52 560 2147 2042 Environment &. Natuml Resources 58499 2121 2326 Educotion 56 561 2280 2193 Local Government &. Metroponton Affairs 77500 829 512 Agriculture 51 562 667 735 GovernmenlDl Operations 63501 2510 2510 Transportation 82 563 2018 2750 GovernmenlDlOperations 65502 2324 1787 Local Government &. Metropontan Affairs 77 564 1681 2212 Financial Institutions &. Insumnce 61503 2402 2088 Cammerce 54 565 1892 1644 Commerce 54504 2106 1836 Cammerce 54 566 2855 2432 Environment &. Natural Resources 60505 1957 1966 Local Government &. Metrapontan Affairs 76 567 2848 2505 Laoor-Monagement Relations 76506 2185 2136 laoor-Monagement Relations ·75 568 2030 2057 Transportation 82507 217 394 Commerce 53 569 2181 1974 Judidary 73508 31 151 GovernmenlDl Operations 63 570 285 897 Judidary 71509 1334 1230 GovernmenlDl Operations 63 571 1849 1687 Judidary 71510 1952 2107 laoor-Monagement Relations 75 572 2183 1893 Local Government &. Metropontan Affairs 77S11 2940 2755 Taxes 80 573 2282 2233 Environment &. Natuml Resources 58512 1985 1866 Environment &. Natural Resources 58 574 802 651 Financial Institutions &. Insurance 60513 2694 2788 Apprapriations 52 575 2723 2509 Regulated Ind ustries 79514 2335 2699 GovernmenlDl Operations 66 576 2093 1898 Educotion 56515 2342 2186 Health &. Humon SeNices 69 577 2488 1693 Judidary 74516 2113 1999 Tronsportatian 82 578 804 695 Tronsportation 81Sl7 1910 1740 Judidary 72 579 2191 2144 Transportation 82518 2749 2503 Regulated Industries 79 580 155 816 Judidary 71519 2115 2461 Locol Government &. Metrapontan Affairs 77 581 1701 1575 Tronsportation 81520 1980 1922 Financial Institutions &. Insumnce 62 582 2727 2565 Looor-Monagement Relotions 76521 2804 2572 Agriculture 52 583 2312 2115 GovernmenlDlOperations 66522 2501 2496 Housing 70 584 none 2011 Enviranment &. Natuml Resources 60523 2250 2120 GovernmenlDl Operations 66 585 2043 1841 Commerce 54524 2099 2374 Financial Institutions &. Insurance 62 586 2226 2418 GovernmenlDl Operotions 66525 769 850 Agriculture 51 587 1680 2213 Financial Institutions &. Insurance 60526 2273 2084 Health &. Humon SeNices 68 588 2904 2475 Commerce 55527 2750 2468 Judidary 74 589 2592 2162 Environment &. Natuml Resources 59528 2261 2402 Financial Institutions &. Insurance 62 590 2302 2314 Local Government &. Metropontan Affoirs 77529 1738 1700 Judidary 71 591 2206 1691 Judidary 73530 1960 1910 GovernmenlDl Operations 64 592 2404 2194 Local Government &. Metropontan Affairs 77531 1838 1894 Appropriations 52 593 2150 2199 Environment &. Natuml Resources 58532 2633 2257 Agriculture 51 594 1965 1959 Environment &. Natural Resources 57533 2076 1938 Housing 70 595 2696 2137 Health &. Humon SeNices 69534 2658 2514 Generol Legi~ation, Veterans Affairs &. Goming 63 596 2001 1934 GovemmenlDlOperations 64535 2316 2111 Judidory 74 597 2134 2030 Energy 57536 2878 2499 Economic Development 55 598 2025 1916 GovernmenlDl Operations 65537 1803 1619 Judidary 71 599 . 2177 1880 Looor-Monagement Relotions 75538 2445 2336 Laoor-Monagement Relations 75 600 2368 2665 Transportatian 82539 2026 1917 GovernmenlDl Operations 65 601 1453 1292 Environment &. Natuml Resources 57540 2688 2463 Financial Institutions &. Insumnce 62 602 2734 2710 Agriculture 51541 3020 2781 Appropriations 53 603 3042 2795 Rules &. legi~ative Admin<strong>is</strong>tration 80542 2813 2746 Commerce 55 RIO 2029 1778 Transportation 82543 1795 1648 Ecanomic Development 55 R9 1652 1502 Rules &. Legi~ative Admin<strong>is</strong>tration 7992Key: HF-House File; SF-Senate File; CH-{hapter, R-Resokmoot-Referto Tille looexfor Highlights page numbers


Effective Date IndexEFFECTIVE DAIE COMMlmE TITLE HF SUMMARY PAGE HIGHUGHTS PAGE8/1/91 Generolleg<strong>is</strong>lation, Veterans Affairs &Gaming Sofely--1JlllJSement roes inspected, rKlbility insurance required 748· 62 209/1/91 r Commerce ......................•....................................... CoJporate reg<strong>is</strong>tration procedures rrodified ...................•................•.........•.... 2551 54 .1/1/92 r Governmental Operations Retirement-PEllA prov<strong>is</strong>ions amended 2063 65 .1/1/92 rula .•............... Governmental Operations Pensions-Thief RNer Falls pance benefit increased 2369 67 .1/1/92 rula Governmental Operations Retirement-Virginio fire SUIVNor benefit increased 2756 67 .1/18/92 Judiciary Drugs-croc:k, COClline penalties equanzed 1840 71 333/13/92 Regulated Inooslries Brooklyn Park-rlquor rleensing 1777 78 ..3/16/92 Rules &leg<strong>is</strong>latNe Admin<strong>is</strong>tration Postal starJll commemorating Wanda GalrresokJlion 1652 79 393/21/92 Commerce leased cors--license needed for nOfHlletro resale 917 54 .3/21/92 Education Vounteer selVices-federal grant proposal 2002 55 ..3/21/92 Governmental Operations Pensions--MnDOT erJllloyee granted early acaual 2259 66 .3/26/92 001 Govemment &Metropor~an Affairs Hublxlllf County-taxiorfeited land excoonged 1911 76 .4/1/92 Education Eleclions--speclal school d<strong>is</strong>trict exerJlllion 2585 57 .4/1/92 Generolleg<strong>is</strong>lation, Veterans Affairs &Gaming Eleclions-ward system aoorllion deadnnes coonged for certain cities 2535 62 ..4/1/92 Governmental Operations Pulilc Iands-FarilxJuk County: certain lands released 1763 64 ..4/1/92 Health &Humon SelVices Medical ass<strong>is</strong>tance coveroge-personal core selVices JroVided 2499 69 ..4/2/92 Environment &Natural Resources I'~nne projects aRlrovol authority--repealed 1013 57 ..4/2/92 Fioonclallnstilulions &Insuronce Insurance agents-tenrinations regulated 1901 61 204/2/92 Governmental Operations Pensions-PERA, sulViving spouse optional annuity 1744 64 .4/2/92 Governmental Operations Slate departrnents--erJllioyee relations expenses 2744 67 ..4/3/92 Health &Human SelVices Pharmacy ixJard aRJQintments-geogruphic representation 2254 68 .4/4/92 Agricukure Seed palata growing orea-counlies added 2125 51 .4/4/92 local Govemment &Metropormn Affairs Kond'ryohi County-taxiorfeited properly excoonged 2593 78 .4/4/92 Regulated Inooslries Eleclric~ratNes-relWOllionment 1488 78 384/8/92 Environment &Naturol Resources Pelrafund reimbursement provided ta cities, towns 2267 58 ..4/8/92 Environment &Natural Resources Tirriler permit extensions provided 2483 59 194/8/92 Fioonclallnslilulions &Insurance Insurance--outo glass, coverage nxxfdied 2346 62 204/8/92 Judiciary Slatutes--session laws, numbering clarified 1823 71 ..4/9/92 r Governmental Operations Retirement-teacher conlributiontronsfers nxxfilied 1996 64 ..4/9/92 Governmental Operations pOrlee, fire fY.lhter rerlef association~e aid akered 2287 66 ..4/9/92 Tronspollolion Courier selVices regulated 2355 82 434/11/92 Regulated Inooslries Telephone trocer selVice-harassing col<strong>is</strong>, rules provided 2082 78 384/14/92 Governmental Operations Pensions-bock pay granted for wrongful d<strong>is</strong>charge 1350 64 .4/14/92 r9/10/91 Health &Human SelVices Dental pradice-lonizing rodiolion regulations 1978 68 .4/14/92 Judiciory 1elO talerance violence parlC'f estalilshed 2964 75 334/14/92 001 Government &Melropormn Affairs Mille lacs County-tax-forfeited land sale autoorized 2707 78 .4/16/92 Fioonclallnstilulions &Insuronce Trustee invesIrnents--(ertain mJlualfunds allowed 1884 61 .4/18/92 Environment &Natural Resources Experimental f<strong>is</strong>hing slreams- prohibited in some counties 905 57 154/18/92 Environment &Natural Resources Spr~ Rock Ughthouse fee slrucIure outhorized 2849 60 184/18/92 Fioonclallnstilulions &Insuronce Insuronce--charily domns 1948 62 204/18/92 r5/5/90 Governmental Operations Early retirement-heakh insurance incentNes provided 765 63 ..4/18/92 we Govemmental Operations Retirement-MERF prov<strong>is</strong>ions modified 2028 65 ..4/21/92 Appropriations WorthinglalMOmmunity college allowed to tronsfer funds for lRC 2010 52 ..4/21/92 Governmental Operations Adnin<strong>is</strong>lrative rules coneclions 2231 66 .4/21/92 Governmentol Operations PEIP-wrious rrodifications 2435 67 .4/21/92 we labor-Management Relations Arnerican Indilns---iJnerJll!oyrnent corJll8nsation 2360 75 364/24/92 Cornmerce CUrrenty exchonges- business linits created 2106 54 .4/24/92 Environment &NatulOl Resources land retyCnng oct adOl1ed 1985 58 174/24/92 001 Government &Melropor~on Affairs Fillrrm County-lax·forfeited land sale autoorized 2324 77 ..4/24/92 Tronspollolion Troffic safely exerJllt From federol regulation-resokJlion 2029 82 434/25/92 Economic Development SI. Poul tour<strong>is</strong>m d<strong>is</strong>trict-roorganization : 2586 55 94/25/928/1/92 GovernmentaIOperations Pooce dficers-"killed in nne of duty" clarified 2250 66 224/25/92 001 Govemment &~r~an Affairs Ne'Jhoorhoad revitahation program fund d'lSIribJtion requirements 2302 .77 374/28/92 wq Agricukure Farm pro!iJc!s--(entral finng system eslabr~hed 769 51 44/28/92 Commerce Rool estate Froud- corJll8nsating victims 2950 55 : 84/28/92 Regulated Inooslries Telecommunications-conmmicatiorHlf1XIired occess: advance money 2749 79 ..4/28/92 7/1/92 Environment &Naturol Resources Exotic speOes-rronogement, funding 1965 57 164/28/92 8/1/92 Environment &Naturol Resources Snowmobiles-rKlbirily, speed nnit exerJlltion 2282 58 ..4/28/92 wq Fioonclallnstilulions &Insuronce Auto insurance-technical changes 1980 62 ..4/28/92 we Financlallnstilulions &Insurance Insurance sofienty-technical corrections 2688 62 ..4/28/92 8/1/92 Housing C"lvillaw--landlord, tenant detainer aclions nxxfilied 2076 70 .Key: ulct--1Jpon Iocol aRlrovol; ~ith exceptions; wq-with quorrrkations; vd-various dates; r-retroadive93


-~EFFECTIVE DATE COMMImE TITlE-HFSUMMARY PAGE HIGHUGHTS PAGE4/28/92 we ............•.... Judiciary Child wstocly--;Jlacement prov<strong>is</strong>ions mooified : 1941 73 354/28/92 we Taxes Bonding procedures. authority modified for HFA. HEeB. RFA 2884 80 .4/30/92. ~neitem vetoed Appropriations Bonding-statewile copital projem funded 1903 52 ......•...4.5.6.7.14.30.46.474/30/92 we Environment &Naturul Resources Aquatic fumiJYJ-regulations. wildrJfe proteclion 2855 60 15.424/30/92 8/1/1992 Environment &Naturul Resources Thin ice--sherilf enforcement none 60 194/30/92 7/30/92 wq .Ananoollnstitutions &Insurance Medialre supplemental insuran~regulations 1791 61 204/30/92 Governmenlol Operations Monufuctured, in USA--(onoo.Jn cement indJded 2312 66 224/30/92 we Hausing MHFA-OOoo.1oon procedures darifl8d 2501 70 .4/30/92 001 Government &Metroporilan Affairs Biwabik stale land sole 2280 77 ..6/1/92 we Educatioo Parental review ri instruclianal m:rteriak inckJded in PER pelky 2318 56 126/1/92 Judiciary ProlxJte proceedings-tIlInsfelS. dealh sewrity reg<strong>is</strong>tllltion 2541 74 .7/1/92 Appropriations University ri Minnest1a--system speciak restored 1740 52 137/1/92 Appropriations Claims against stale--fuooing proviled 3020 53 .7/1/92 Envirooll1l!nt &Naturul Resources BWflands tIlIil system estabflShed 2842 60 157/1/92 wq Gavernmenlol Operations Retirement-MERF coverage grunted certain en1Jll7fees 2001 64 .7/1/92 Governmental Operations , Investment board allowed additiooal investments 2026 65 .7/1/92 Governmental Operations Retirement-DukJth teachers allowed kJmp surn oo~stment 2313 66 .7/1/92 we Governmental Operations Pensioos-techniall college employees <strong>made</strong> erlQible 2438 67 .7/1/92 Judiciary Crimes-butane. toxic substance sale to minors prohibited 1196 71 327/1/92 8/1/92 Judiciary Caurts--roncirlatioo procedures amended 2206 73 347/31/92 Commerce Credit cord companies required to file state treasurer reports 2608 55 88/1/92 Agriwlture Animals allowed to eat nonmeat <strong>by</strong>products of food processing 1391 51 48/1/92 Agriwlture Cattle testing--brucellas<strong>is</strong>. onaplasrms<strong>is</strong> 1827 51 ..8/1/92 Agriwlture Boilers. Rint oil extIlIclian--wnsilered agriwlturul 2640 51 .8/1/92 we Agriwlture Minimumooss IRilk price 2733 51 .8/1/92 1/1/93 Agriwlture <strong>Minnesota</strong> wild rice Iabetlng. reporting modified 2804 52 38/1/92 Agriwlture PesticJde reg<strong>is</strong>trotion apprlCOtion 2853 52 48/1/92 Commerce Interior designers--tlC8nsed. regulated 217 53 88/1/92 Commerce Investments~dvert<strong>is</strong>ing restriclions rnod'died 1416 54 88/1/92 Commerce UCC-negotiable instruments to conform with o<strong>the</strong>r regulations 1892 54 .8/1/92 Commerce Automabiles--lienholdelS nliified before sole 2046 54 .8/1/92 Commerce 1.10101' vehicles-frunch<strong>is</strong>e termination payments regulated 2096 54 .8/1/92 Commerce legal--Nooprofit Corporotioo Act amended 2402 54 ..8/1/92 Commerce ProlxJte code--successor definition modified 2572 54 .8/1/92 Commerce State bcards~ccauntancy grunted d<strong>is</strong>c4Jfinary authority 2813 55 .8/1/92 Commerce Tobacco purchases bv minolS-penalties added 2904 55 88/1/92 Economic Development DetIlIit Lakes~riwlturul industrial fuci/"ilies funding estabrlShed 1795 55 108/1/92 we Economic Development MinneapolrlS small business Ioons--rop rel"OOt'ed 1862 55 108/1/92 ECOIlomic Development Proposed Ieg<strong>is</strong>latian-effed on state technology pelky 2189 55 108/1/92 Educatioo Technical college board authorized to contrud for housing services 2013 56 .8/1/92 Educatioo School consoridotioolaw changed 2377 57 .8/1/92 Environment &Naturol Resources Minnehaha State Park-land lease 1347 57 .8/1/92 Environment &Natural Resources Water~nce-lblllJgh coating permit exe~oo fur non-profit 2044 58 188/1/92 Environment &Natural Resources Watershed d<strong>is</strong>tricts prov<strong>is</strong>ions 2320 58 .8/1/92 Environment &Naturul Resources RIM pro~d land-erlQibifrty requirements mod"died 2543 59 .8/1/92 Environment &Naturul Resources Rooio equ~nt prohibitian-f<strong>is</strong>hing exempted 2578 59 158/1/92 Environment &Natural Resources Game and f<strong>is</strong>h--wmmercial ocIMIy modified 2592 59 .8/1/92 Environment &Natural Resources State pork boundaries-provKled ood'ilians. deletions 2619 59 .8/1/92 Environment &Natural Resources Petlllfuoo contructars--rompetence. fees regulated 2624 60 168/1/92 Environment &Naturul Resources Boord of Water 000 Soil Resources~<strong>is</strong>pute resokJlian cornrrittee 2702 60 .8/1/92 Environment &Natural Resources Nitrute data adv<strong>is</strong>ory task forte; milk certilication estobrlShed 2717 60 168/1/92 Environment &Natural Resources SOil ond water conservatian--d1y. county contruk 2746 60 ..8/1/92 Generulleg<strong>is</strong>lation. Veterans Affairs &Gaming Veteruos-popel1y. rooon searches 2465 62 218/1/92 Governmenlol Operations Are proteclia~dv<strong>is</strong>ory council created 31 63 .8/1/92 Governmental Operations : Public 'en1Jll7fees-bal\laining settlements released 1133 63 .8/1/92 Governmental Operations Pensioos-Nashwauk pofice survival benefits increased 2683 67 .8/1/92 Governmental Operations State councik-Asian-l'acific membershjl increase 2704 67 218/1/92 Governmental Operations Firelighters--survivor benefits modified 2827 68 .8/1/92 Governmental Operations 0l1OmeIry ficense. exam procedures mod"lfied 2924 68 .8/1/92 Health &Human Services D<strong>is</strong>eases-HIV. hepatit<strong>is</strong> B: testing for emergency volunteers 2034 68 .8/1/92 Health &Human Services Med'1C01 ass<strong>is</strong>ton~rovKler~~ rnod'lfied 2081 68 ..94Key: ulo-upon Iocol approval; e-with exceptions; ~ith quaroons; vd-variaus dates; r-retroodive


EFFECTIVE DATE COMMImE TIllE-HFSUMMARY PAGE HIGHUGHTS PAGE8/1/92 Health &Human SelVices Mental health IJOfessilOa~-roorOOge. fami~ <strong>the</strong>rq><strong>is</strong>ts added ............•....••.. 2273 68 .8/1/92 ..............•......... Health &Human SelVices Burd person repoiling-qJlhalmalag<strong>is</strong>ts and qlIametr<strong>is</strong>ts 2286 69 .8/1/92 Health &Human SelVices American Indian child welfare adv<strong>is</strong>olY council Cleated 2342 69 268/1/92 Health &Human SelVices Guardian powers related 10 menlol~ retarded--restricted 2532 69 ..8/1/92 Health &Human SelVices Social work board--d"lStiplinalY powers. reporting 2579 69 .8/1/92 Health &Human SelVices lea~uClllion. assessment. screening. abatement; hospices 2696 69 278/1/92 Health &Human SelViteS Health care review powers proviled far IIJrsing homes 2962 70 .8/1/92 Hea~h &Human SelVices Residential facility resilents' savings accaunts regulated 2967 70 .8/1/92 ula Housing Housin~mnillJs biD 1002 70 278/1/92 JudicialY Tawing a1unlawfulft porked vehicles authorized 155 71 338/1/92 JudicialY COIpCllllfun--legal representation law modified 1441 71 .8/1/92 JudicialY Child wstody-;JaJl1Xlrenlol v<strong>is</strong>itation rj,jhts madIfied 1738 71 .8/1/92 JudicialY Crime---jjsIol pemits denied in certain cases 1803 71 328/1/92 wq we Judiciary legal--morlgage. fotecioslJre prov<strong>is</strong>ions modified 1938 73 .8/1/92 Judiciary Probate proceedings-trust. powers of attorney mad"1fied 2000 73 .8/1/92 Judiciary Healtlt--rlVing wUl foon updated 2316 74 338/1/92 Judiciary Crimes-flealth prcwilers. ailing suicile prov<strong>is</strong>ions mad"~ied 2488 74 338/1/92 Judiciary Peace d1icers-federal enforcement authority modified 2610 74 ..8/1/92 Judiciary SlaMes--rev<strong>is</strong>or's bill 2647 74 ..8/1/92 Judiciary Jury seJVice exWsion prohibition for d<strong>is</strong>abled 2695 74 .8/1/92 Judiciary Human rj,jhts---1l<strong>is</strong>abled persons clarified 2750 74 .8/1/92 Judiciary Ramsey County--suburlxm courthouse funding prcwiled 2757 74 .8/1/92 Judiciary law enforcement-inmate tmnsfers modified 2896 75 338/1/92 labor-Management Relations Personnel records_lllllovee access expanded 1889 75 368/1/92 labor-Management Relations Fami~ Iel1ie law modified-child care centers inwded 2142 75 ; 368/1/92 labor-Management Relations Wolkers' col1ll8nsation ; 2177 75 , .8/1/92 labor-Management Relations Unfair labor IJOclices_mpJovee off-walk activity 2445 75 368/1/92 labor-Management Relations Public elllllovmenl-relations board euminoted 2727 76 ..8/1/92 lacal Government &Metroporltan Affairs lacal gtlVernment controcls-canfTicl prov<strong>is</strong>ions modified 1825 76 .8/1/92 ula lacal Govemment &Metroporltan Affairs Olmsted Counly-lecorder aIfIce reorganized 1853 76 ..8/1/92 lacal Govemment &Metroporltan Affairs ZUmbroltl-infurmational highway signs erected 21 83 ; 77 378/1/92 lacal Govemment &Metroporltan Affairs Twin Cities ailport-capilal budget. no<strong>is</strong>e rriligation funds 2269 77 438/1/92 Regulated Inwstries Open meetings_lectrit cooperotive members 1489 78 388/1/92 Regulated Inwstries Telephoneodverl<strong>is</strong>i~eIVices regulation 1751 78 ..8/1/92 Regulated Inwstries Telephone compony---1lota d<strong>is</strong>dosure restricted 1943 78 ..8/1/92 Regulated Inwstries P'~6ne regulation-l~ified naturol gas 2397 78 ..8/1/92 Regulated Inwstries Public utirlfies-reconcifKrlion date change 2431 79 ..8/1/92 Regulated Inwstries Fue~-inspection provided 2723 79 .8/1 /92 Regulated InciJstries Telecommunitatians-canmJnitatian4mpoired occess: member remlWed 2732 79 .8/1/92 Rules &leg<strong>is</strong>lative Admin<strong>is</strong>trotion SU~nas-<strong>is</strong>suance <strong>by</strong> ~int leg<strong>is</strong>lative comn<strong>is</strong>sions authorized 980 79 398/1/92 Rules &leg<strong>is</strong>lative Admin<strong>is</strong>tration Rev<strong>is</strong>a(s bill-technital corrections 3042 80 ..8/1/92 Tronsportotion Railways-rj,jht-d-way a~<strong>is</strong>itions clarified 1701 81 438/1/92 Tronsportotion VokJnleer porkingpotmls authorized 1833 82 438/1/92 Tronsportotion Fe~s Falls-Hwy. 297 redelined 1933 82 ..8/1/92 Tronsportotion Passenger drivers_Diking hours 6miled 2030 82 ..8/1/92 ula Tronsportotion School buses---5afety IUIeS modified 2113 82 ..8/1/92 Tronsporlalion Tronsil bonding outhority exterded 2191 82 438/1/92 Tronsportotion Public tmnsil_ngineering. planning funding proviled 2341 82 .8/1/92 Tronsportotion Special needs tmnsil tolTrniltee selected 2375 82 .12/1/92 Commerce Pet orj,jin. d<strong>is</strong>dosure required; penalties added 2043 54 71/1/93 AgriaJ~re Noxious weed law adqlled 829 51 ..1/1/93 Rnanciallnstitutions &Insurance Health insurance--utiUzation review 802 60 201/1/93 Rnanciallnstilutions &Insurance Auto insuronce--deductibles 2099 62 .1/1/93 Judiciary Legaf-ljmited uabirlty COIlllOny act Cleated 1910 72 338/1/93 wq Judiciary Morlgages-foredosure proceedings mad"died 2649 74 ..8/15/93 EduClllion Tobacco use prohibited at Jllboc schoo~ 2093 56 12ula Economic Development SI. Pou~housing. redevelopmenllJOUrarn Cleated 1249 55 10ula Economic Development Mille lots preservation ard development board estabr~hed 2878 55 15ula EduClllion lituar sales allo.ved near school at Moll of America 1969 55 12ula Environment &Natural Resources M<strong>is</strong>s<strong>is</strong>s~i River Headwaters Area Boord prov<strong>is</strong>ions changed 2623 59 ..ula Generolleg<strong>is</strong>lation. Veterans Affairs &Gaming Counlies-Yelll1N Medicine hosiXlal d<strong>is</strong>trict elections 2658 63 ..Key: ulD-IJpon local approval; ..-ith exceptions; ~ith quarrrKD!ions; vd-various dales; r-retrooctive95


EFFEaJVE DAlE (OMMImE nTLE--HFSUMMARY PAGE HIGHUGIm PAGEula GOvernmental Operations Pensions-Fllicon He~hls firefighters pennilted vesting " 1567 64 .ula Governmental Operations Retirement-ll1Jnicipol police. fire OWlUnts merged with PERA 1692 64 .ula Governmental Operations Retirement-pafice. fire gronted wool ossu~tionincrease 2014 64 .ula Governmental Operations Retirement-SI. Pwl fire benefits modified 201 8 65 .ula Governmental Operations Pensions-St. Pwl fire: surviving spouse benefits 21 86 66 .ula Governmental Operations , SI. Pwl--wting procewres for police reriel ossociation manged 2225 66 ..ula Governmental Operations Pensions-51. Pool Palice benefit regulations modaied 2226 66 ..ula Governmental Operations Pensions-Minneapof<strong>is</strong> porlCe. fire SUlVNor benefils increased 2565 67 ..ula Governmental Operations Virginia--palice rertel benefits manged 2769 67 ..ula Governmental Operations rilies-Minne~rlS police refief lows codified 2784 67 ..ula Governmental Operations Retirement-Minne~rlS fire. level benefils pnlVided 2792 68 ..ula Locol Government &Metropor~on Affairs MinneaparlS-park. reaeotion OOord d<strong>is</strong>hkls rea~rtioned 1756 76 ..ula Locol Government &Metropor~on Affairs Ch~wo Coonty--olfices cornlined '1 852 76 .ula locol Government &MetlOpor~on Affairs Olmsted Coun1y-


EFFECTIVE DATE COMMlmE nm HF SUMMARY PAGE HIGHUGHTS PAGEvetoed General Leg<strong>is</strong>lation, Veterans Affairs &Gaming Eledilos--JXesKlei1OOl IXimal'{ deklyed 1731 ........•............... 62 44vetoed Govemmenlul Operations Gender bJlance required in state agency a~inlmlnts 1114 63 45vetoed .....................•..... Health &Human SelVices Work reooiness--time lirrit extended 1758 68 .vetoed Local Government &Metroporilan Affairs Hl!A-pJbrlC affiOO~ to aRlIy for laans, grants 2388 77 45vetOed Red<strong>is</strong>hiding Red<strong>is</strong>lriding--Iechnical changes 1726 78 44vetoed Red<strong>is</strong>lriding Rea~rlionment-congressilnal bJundaries 1728 78 44Key: ul(t-\Jpon local aRlfOVlll; we-with exceplians; wq-with quarrrlClllions; vd-Yarioos dates; r-relroadive97


Nw Laws 1992 <strong>is</strong> an infonnation service of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> House of Representatives. It <strong>is</strong> aculmination of effort from various individuals and departments: House members and staff, <strong>the</strong>Office of <strong>the</strong> Chief Clerk, <strong>the</strong> Index Department, <strong>the</strong> House Research Department, <strong>the</strong> Office of<strong>the</strong> Rev<strong>is</strong>or of Statutes, and House Duplicating.TheHousePublicInfonnationOfficestaffmembers,includingtemporarysession employees,collected,wrote,verified,and coordinated<strong>the</strong>infonnationto produce<strong>the</strong>publication. Thosewhoparticipated in th<strong>is</strong> project were: Paul Battaglia, Robert DeBoer, Sonnie Elliott, Peg Hamerston,Grant Moos,Joyce Peterson, Dave Price, Mary Ann Schoenberger, andJohn Tschida.


.I.•---MINNESOTA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESPUBUC INFORMATION OFFICE175 STATE OFFICE BUILDING100 CONSTITUTION AVENUEST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55155-1298(612) 296-2146

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