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Floor Sessions Committee Hearings Press Conferences Special Events Capitol Report Civic Education December 2003 Back to top SF No. Committee Hearing Date Committee About the Debate and Video Coverage Duration Tuesday December 9, 2003 The Stadium Screening Committee held the first of numerous scheduled meetings to discuss new sports stadiums in Minnesota. 3 hrs, 30 min November 2003 Back to top SF No. Committee Hearing Date Committee About the Debate and Video Coverage Duration Tuesday November 18, 2003 Health and Family Security The Senate Health and Family Security Committee examines the factors driving health care costs and begins review of two bills proposing universal health care in Minnesota. 3 hrs, 2 min Wednesday November 12, 2003 The Legislative Commission on the Economic Status of Women conduct a hearing on the international trafficking of Minnesota women and girls for sexual services. 1 hr, 52 min Wednesday November 5, 2003 Finance Committee, Transportation Policy & Budget Division MnDOT officials present their list of construction projects, and the committee reviews the department's Right of Way procedures. 3 hrs, 17 min October 2003 Back to top SF No. Committee Hearing Date Committee About the Debate and Video Coverage Duration Thursday October 16, 2003 The State Government Budget Division held a joint hearing with the State and Local Government Operations Committee to examine pay equity among public employees in Minnesota. 2 hrs, 13 min July 2003 Back to top SF No. Committee Hearing Date Committee About the Debate and Video Coverage Duration Monday July 14, 2003 Judiciary Health and Family Security The Senate Judiciary and Health and Family Security Committees conduct an informational hearing on Minnesota's sex offender civil commitment law. 3 hrs, 40 min May 2003 Back to top SF No. Committee Hearing Date Committee About the Debate and Video Coverage Duration Monday May 12, 2003 Taxes Committee The Senate Taxes Committee approved the Senate DFL Omnibus Tax and K-12 bill. 2 hrs, 54 min Wednesday May 7, 2003 Finance Committee, State Government Budget Division The joint State Government Budget Division and the full Finance committee heard testimony on past and present budget deficits. 1 hr, 45 min Tuesday May 6, 2003 Taxes Committee The Committee took testimony on the tax and gaming bills. 3 hrs, 39 min Thursday May 1, 2003 Finance Committee, Environment, Agriculture & Economic Development Budget Division The Committee discussed SF 850, which provides for ATV operating restrictions. 3 hrs, 48 min Thursday May 1, 2003 Taxes Committee The Committee discussed Senator John Hottinger's tax bill SF 1504. 2 hrs, 18 min April 2003 Back to top SF No. Committee Hearing Date Committee About the Debate and Video Coverage Duration Wednesday April 30, 2003 Taxes Committee The Senate Taxes Committee took up 4 bills. 2 hrs, 57 min Friday April 25, 2003 Taxes Committee Sen. Bill Belanger, the author of the Governor's tax bill, gave members an overview of what is included in the bill. hrs Tuesday April 22, 2003 Finance Committee, Transportation Policy & Budget Division The Committee discussed the Omnibus Transportation Bill. 2 hrs, 6 min Tuesday April 15, 2003 Education The Senate Education Committee heard testimony on the revised math and language arts standards compiled by a committee under the Department of Children, Families and Learning. 2 hrs, 12 min Friday April 11, 2003 Judiciary The Senate Judiciary Committee discussed two bills dealing with joint and several liability. 2 hrs, 58 min Wednesday April 9, 2003 Commerce and Utilities The Senate Commerce and Utilites Committee discussed three bills, including the Senate omnibus energy bill. 2 hrs, 31 min Tuesday April 8, 2003 Finance Committee, Transportation Policy & Budget Division The Senate Transportation Policy and Budget Division reviews Governor Pawlenty's proposed highway construction proposal. 1 hr, 13 min Tuesday April 8, 2003 Finance Committee, Health, Human Services & Corrections Budget Division The Health, Human Services and Corrections Budget Division hears testimony on the impact of proposed cuts to the health and human services budget. 1 hr, 18 min Monday April 7, 2003 Crime Prevention and Public Safety Senate Crime Prevention and Public Safety Committee considers several bills that are proceeding in the House of Representatives. 1 hr, 50 min Friday April 4, 2003 Finance Committee, State Government Budget Division The Senate State Government Budget Division discussed a bill reflecting the Governor's state governement budget proposals. 1 hr, 49 min Wednesday April 2, 2003 Agriculture, General Legislation and Veterans Affairs A portion of the Senate Agriculture, General Legsislation and Veterans Affairs Committee where they discussed several bills. 2 hrs, 41 min Wednesday April 2, 2003 Crime Prevention and Public Safety A portion of the Senate Crime Prevention and Public Safety Committee where several bills were discussed. 2 hrs, 2 min Tuesday April 1, 2003 Finance Committee, Environment, Agriculture & Economic Development Budget Division The Senate Evironment, Agriculture and Economic Budget Committee discussed SF 36, a bill to eliminate ethanol subsidies for producers in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth. 2 hrs, 3 min Tuesday April 1, 2003 Jobs, Housing & Community Development A portion of the Jobs, Housing and Community Development Committee, where they discussed SF 1221, a bill prohibiting employer misrepresentation of employee status. 1 hr, 34 min March 2003 Back to top SF No. Committee Hearing Date Committee About the Debate and Video Coverage Duration Monday March 31, 2003 Crime Prevention and Public Safety The Senate Crime Prevention and Public Safety Committee discussed 10 bills. 2 hrs, 44 min Friday March 28, 2003 Commerce and Utilities The Senate Commerce and Utilites Committee discussed several bills relating to renewable energy. 3 hrs, 2 min Thursday March 27, 2003 Taxes Committee The Senate Tax Committee discussed the price of government and budget resolutions. 31 min Wednesday March 26, 2003 Crime Prevention and Public Safety The Senate Crime Prevention and Public Safety Committee discussed several bills. 2 hrs, 42 min Tuesday March 25, 2003 Finance Committee, Transportation Policy & Budget Division The Senate Transportation policy and budget committee discussed a proposal to reduce the speed limit to 25 MPH near public and private schools creating "safe school zones." 1 hr, 41 min Monday March 24, 2003 Crime Prevention and Public Safety The Senate Crime Prevention Committee discussed several bills including one that would allow law enforcement officials to pull over and ticket individuals for not wearing their seat belts. 1 hr, 47 min Thursday March 21, 2003 Judiciary The Senate Judiciary heard testimony on SF 545 a bill to revoe sexual orientation as a protected class under Minnesota's human rights laws. 2 hrs, 22 min Thursday March 20, 2003 Commerce and Utilities The joint Senate Commerce and Environment and Nautral Resources Committees discussed bills aimed at meeting Minnesota's future energy needs. 3 hrs, 17 min Thursday March 20, 2003 Finance Committee, Environment, Agriculture & Economic Development Budget Division The Senate Environment, Agriculture and Economic Development Budget Division heard testimony on state programs that provide food, and independent living resources for the handicaped. 1 hr, 50 min Wednesday March 19, 2003 Crime Prevention and Public Safety The Senate Crime Prevention and Public Safety Committee continued testimony and discussion of SF 222. 2 hrs, 18 min Monday March 17, 2003 Crime Prevention and Public Safety The Senate Crime Prevention and Public Safety Committee took testimony on (SF 222) a bill that would change Minnesota's handgun laws. 2 hrs, 21 min Friday March 14, 2003 Finance Committee, State Government Budget Division The Senate State Government Budget Division discussed the State Auditor and Governor's budgets. 2 hrs, 23 min Thursday March 13, 2003 Finance Committee, State Government Budget Division The State Government Budget Division reviews the budgets for veteran organizations and how the Governor's recommended cuts will affect them. 1 hr, 22 min Wednesday March 12, 2003 Commerce and Utilities The Senate Commerce and Utilities Committee continued it's hearing regarding the settlement reached with the Department of Commerce and American Bankers Insurance Group. 2 hrs, 20 min Tuesday March 11, 2003 Education The Senate Education Committee heard testimony on a draft version of education standards for math and language arts. 1 hr, 32 min Tuesday March 11, 2003 Finance Committee, E-12 Education Budget Division The Senate E-12 Education Budget Division reviewed the Governor's budget recommendations for Early Childhood Education. 1 hr, 47 min Monday March 10, 2003 Commerce and Utilities The Senate Commerce and Utilites Committee took testimony on a settlement reached under the new Commissioner of Commerce, Glenn Wilson with American Bankers Insurance Group (ABIG) for 2 million dollars. 2 hrs, 40 min Friday March 7, 2003 Finance Committee, State Government Budget Division The Senate State Government Finance Division took testimony on a bill (SF 214)to freeze public employee wages for the next two years. 2 hrs, 16 min Thursday March 6, 2003 Finance Committee, State Government Budget Division The Senate State Government Budget Division heard testimony on how the Governor's proposed budget cuts will affect the Department of Military Affairs. 34 min Wednesday March 5, 2003 Commerce and Utilities The Senate Commerce and Utilities Committee discussed two bills. 1 hr, 54 min Tuesday March 4, 2003 Education The Senate Education Committee reviews the math education standards within the profiles of learning. 2 hrs, 36 min Tuesday March 4, 2003 Health and Family Security The Senate Health and Family Security Committee discussed several bills. 2 hrs, 37 min Tuesday March 4, 2003 Education The Senate Education Committee discussed Minnesota's math standards under the profiles of learning. 2 hrs, 36 min Monday March 3, 2003 Environment and Natural Resources The Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee discussed a bill to manage and control animals infected with chronic wasting disease. 1 hr, 38 min February 2003 Back to top SF No. Committee Hearing Date Committee About the Debate and Video Coverage Duration Thursday February 27, 2003 Taxes Committee The Senate Taxes Committee discussed and voted on(SF 330) a bill to freeze property tax rates. 46 min Wednesday February 26, 2003 Crime Prevention and Public Safety The Senate Crime Prevention and Public Safety Committee discussed a bill to lower the legal blood alcohol limit to .08 (SF 58). 1 hr, 38 min Tuesday February 25, 2003 Taxes Committee The Senate Taxes committee discussed a bill aimed at prohibiting property tax increases for the next two years. (SF 330) 2 hrs, 16 min Thursday February 20, 2003 Health and Family Security The Senate Health and Family Security Committee took testimony on Wisconsin's welfare programs. 2 hrs, 38 min Monday February 17, 2003 State and Local Government Operations The Senate State and Local Government Operations Committee took testimony on a bill to ratify state employee contracts. 23 min Thursday February 20, 2003 Finance Committee, State Government Budget Division The committee heard testimony from Peggy Ingison, the Assistant Commissioner of Finance, on the Governor's FY '04-'05 budget recommendations. 55 min Wednesday February 19, 2003 Commerce and Utilities The Senate Commerce and Utilities discussed nuclear energy issues. 59 min Thursday February 13, 2003 Education The Senate Education Committee considers two bills that would require the recitation of the pledge of allegiance in public and charter schools. 1 hr, 43 min Thursday February 13, 2003 Health and Family Security The Senate Health and Family Security Committee heard testimony on several technical bills related to nursing, psychology, and psychologists. 52 min Wednesday February 12, 2003 Environment and Natural Resources The Senate Environment and Natural Resources committee considered a bill (SF203)to reduce the phosphorus content in dishwasher detergents. 1 hr, 53 min Tuesday February 11, 2003 Finance Committee, State Government Budget Division The State Government Budget Division discussed past reforms and budget balancing efforts. 2 hrs, 17 min Monday February 10, 2003 Crime Prevention and Public Safety The Senate Crime Prevention Committee discussed level three sex offenders. 1 hr, 58 min Thursday February 6, 2003 State and Local Government Operations The State Government Budget Committee heard testimony on the effects of the proposed fiscal year 2003 cuts on services. 1 hr, 10 min Thursday February 6, 2003 Finance Committee, Higher Education Budget Division The Senate Higher Education Budget Committee took testimony about the challenges facing Minnesota's private colleges and the value of the state grant program for college students. 1 hr, 19 min SF0203 Wednesday February 3, 2003 Environment and Natural Resources The Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee heard testimony on a bill that would virtually ban phosphorus from dishwasher detergents sold in Minnesota. 2 hrs, 29 min Monday February 3, 2003 Commerce and Utilities The Senate Commerce and Utilities Committee discussed two bills, SF 157 (Scheid) and SF 156 (Kelley). 1 hr, 7 min January 2003 Back to top SF No. Committee Hearing Date Committee About the Debate and Video Coverage Duration Wednesday January 29, 2003 Agriculture, General Legislation and Veterans Affairs The Senate Agriculture, General Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony from the "First Shot Naval Vets Club. 1 hr, 16 min Tuesday January 28, 2003 Education The Senate Education Committe heard testimony on the implications of the Federal Elementary Secondary Education Act (ESEA), also known as the "No Child Left Behind Act." 1 hr, 5 min Monday January 27, 2003 Environment and Natural Resources The Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee discussed the damage done to public and private lands by all-terrain vehicle (ATV) users. 1 hr, 58 min Wednesday January 22, 2003 Crime Prevention and Public Safety The Senate Crime Prevention and Public Safety Committee heard testimony on the impacts of shifting criminal offenders from State Prisons to County Jails. 2 hrs, 12 min Tuesday January 21, 2003 Health and Family Security The Senate Health and Family Security Committee heard testimony on Minnesota Health Care Programs. 2 hrs, 22 min SF0079 Friday January 17, 2003 Finance The Senate Finance Committee heard testimony on S.F. 79. 2 hrs, 2 min Thursday January 16, 2003 Finance Committee, State Government Budget Division The State Government Budget Committee heard testimony on the 2003 supplemental budget cuts. 1 hr, 57 min Tuesday January 14, 2003 Finance The Senate Finance Committee hears an overview of the Governor's recommendations for Phase 1 budget cuts from Department of Finance Commissioner-Designate Dan McElroy. 38 min Thursday January 9, 2003 Education The Committee hears testimony on successful Minnesota Schools. 2 hrs, 32 min Wednesday January 8, 2003 Commerce and Utilities The Commerce and Utilities Committee heard an overview of the "Minnesota Energy Planning Report, 2002 Update." 56 min

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