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2009 Archive Video Collection
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Thursday
January 29, 2009
Agriculture and VeteransAgenda:

Informational hearing on Green Acres program.
Real Media format 01:54:00
Thursday
January 29, 2009
Agriculture and VeteransAgenda:

Informational hearing on Green Acres program.
Real Media format 01:54:00
Thursday
January 29, 2009
EducationAgenda:

S.F. 72 (Clark) Quality rating and improvement system establishment for children's early learning and care programs.
Real Media format 02:21:00
Thursday
January 29, 2009
EducationAgenda:

S.F. 72 (Clark) Quality rating and improvement system establishment for children's early learning and care programs.
Real Media format 02:20:00
Thursday
January 29, 2009
TransportationAgenda:

Comments from US Congressman Oberstar.
Real Media format 01:21:00
Thursday
January 29, 2009
TransportationAgenda:

Comments from US Congressman Oberstar.
Real Media format 01:21:00
Wednesday
January 28, 2009
Environment and Natural ResourcesAgenda:

Lead Bullet Informational Hearing
Reports from: Department of Natural Resources - Fragmentation Study
Health Department - CDC Study
Agriculture Department - Venison Donation Program
No other testimony will be taken.
Real Media format 01:56:00
Wednesday
January 28, 2009
Environment and Natural ResourcesAgenda:

Lead Bullet Informational Hearing
Reports from: Department of Natural Resources - Fragmentation Study
Health Department - CDC Study
Agriculture Department - Venison Donation Program
No other testimony will be taken.
Real Media format 01:56:00
Wednesday
January 28, 2009
Finance
 E-12 Education Budget and Policy Division
Agenda:

College and Career Readiness Presentation
Real Media format 01:39:00
Wednesday
January 28, 2009
Finance
 E-12 Education Budget and Policy Division
Agenda:

College and Career Readiness Presentation
Real Media format 01:40:00
Wednesday
January 28, 2009
State and Local Government Operations and OversightAgenda:

Approval of the Minutes

S.F. 131 (Bonoff) Investment board Iran holdings divestment requirement.

S.F. 185 (Torres Ray) Legislative coordinating commission (LCC) ethnic heritage and cultural diversity authority expiration extension.
Real Media format 01:23:00
Wednesday
January 28, 2009
State and Local Government Operations and OversightAgenda:

Approval of the Minutes

S.F. 131 (Bonoff) Investment board Iran holdings divestment requirement.

S.F. 185 (Torres Ray) Legislative coordinating commission (LCC) ethnic heritage and cultural diversity authority expiration extension.
Real Media format 01:23:00
Tuesday
January 27, 2009
Finance
 Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Budget Division
Agenda:

DNR presentation of reports on the Game & Fish fund (the annual report, and the report mandated by statute on the allocation between game & fish)

S.F. 119 (Anderson, E. R.) Lessard Outdoor Heritage Council appropriation - *testimony only; no vote yet.

Office of Legislative Auditor presentation of its audit of the Department of Natural Resources

Response from the DNR
Real Media format 01:10:00
Tuesday
January 27, 2009
Finance
 Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Budget Division
Agenda:

DNR presentation of reports on the Game & Fish fund (the annual report, and the report mandated by statute on the allocation between game & fish)

S.F. 119 (Anderson, E. R.) Lessard Outdoor Heritage Council appropriation - *testimony only; no vote yet.

Office of Legislative Auditor presentation of its audit of the Department of Natural Resources

Response from the DNR
Real Media format 01:10:00
Tuesday
January 27, 2009
Finance
 Health and Human Services Budget Division
Agenda:

Office of the Legislative Auditor Report on Minnesota’s Personal Care Assistance services

DHS Taskforce on PCA Study

Minnesota Department of Health Budget Reductions

Minnesota Department of Human Services Budget Reductions

Federal Health IT Grants
Real Media format 02:24:00
Tuesday
January 27, 2009
Finance
 Health and Human Services Budget Division
Agenda:

Office of the Legislative Auditor Report on Minnesota’s Personal Care Assistance services

DHS Taskforce on PCA Study

Minnesota Department of Health Budget Reductions

Minnesota Department of Human Services Budget Reductions

Federal Health IT Grants
Real Media format 02:24:00
Monday
January 26, 2009
Health, Housing and Family SecurityAgenda:

S.F. 118 (Marty) Minnesota Health Act.

S.F. 273 (Marty) Studying the prevalence of and preventing sexually transmitted infections.

S.F. 204 (Dibble) Establishing an HIV transmission public education program.
Real Media format 02:38:00
Monday
January 26, 2009
Health, Housing and Family SecurityAgenda:

S.F. 118 (Marty) Minnesota Health Act.

S.F. 273 (Marty) Studying the prevalence of and preventing sexually transmitted infections.

S.F. 204 (Dibble) Establishing an HIV transmission public education program.
Real Media format 02:38:00
Thursday
January 22, 2009
Finance
 Higher Education Budget and Policy Division
Agenda:

On-line Learning
Real Media format 02:06:00
Thursday
January 22, 2009
Finance
 Higher Education Budget and Policy Division
Agenda:

On-line Learning
Real Media format 02:06:00
Thursday
January 22, 2009
TaxesAgenda:

S.F. 49 (Bakk) Health insurance premium income tax credit.
Real Media format 02:26:00
Thursday
January 22, 2009
TaxesAgenda:

S.F. 49 (Bakk) Health insurance premium income tax credit.
Real Media format 02:26:00
Wednesday
January 21, 2009
Health, Housing and Family SecurityAgenda:

S.F. 29 (Sheran) Pharmacy modifications.

S.F. 30 (Higgins) Methamphetamine log requirements.

Minnesota Housing Commissioner Confirmation: Daniel Bartholomay

Minnesota Housing Board Member Confirmations: Tony Goulet and Gloria Bostrom

Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board confirmations: Dawn Bidwell, Bonnie Engen, James Rieber, Mari Thomas, Brenda Brown, Elizabeth Consie, Paula Fink Kocken, Paul Satterlee
Real Media format 00:59:27
Wednesday
January 21, 2009
Health, Housing and Family SecurityAgenda:

S.F. 29 (Sheran) Pharmacy modifications.

S.F. 30 (Higgins) Methamphetamine log requirements.

Minnesota Housing Commissioner Confirmation: Daniel Bartholomay

Minnesota Housing Board Member Confirmations: Tony Goulet and Gloria Bostrom

Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board confirmations: Dawn Bidwell, Bonnie Engen, James Rieber, Mari Thomas, Brenda Brown, Elizabeth Consie, Paula Fink Kocken, Paul Satterlee
Real Media format 00:58:55
Wednesday
January 21, 2009
Joint Meeting:
State and Local Government Operations and Oversight;
Business, Industry and Jobs
Agenda:

Discussion of Metropolitan Airports Commission proposed agreement with
     Northwest-Delta Airlines.
Real Media format 01:43:00
Wednesday
January 21, 2009
Joint Meeting:
State and Local Government Operations and Oversight;
Business, Industry and Jobs
Agenda:

Discussion of Metropolitan Airports Commission proposed agreement with
     Northwest-Delta Airlines.
Real Media format 01:43:00
Wednesday
January 21, 2009
TaxesAgenda:

State Budget Trends Study Commission report to the Legislature
Real Media format 01:30:00
Wednesday
January 21, 2009
TaxesAgenda:

State Budget Trends Study Commission report to the Legislature
Real Media format 01:30:00
Tuesday
January 20, 2009
Finance
 Health and Human Services Budget Division
Agenda:

OLA Report on Minneapolis Veterans Home and Vets Home Board

Potential Medicare reimbursement for Vets Home patients

Update on Patient Care Issues

Update on Department of Justice investigation
Real Media format 02:04:00
Tuesday
January 20, 2009
Finance
 Health and Human Services Budget Division
Agenda:

OLA Report on Minneapolis Veterans Home and Vets Home Board

Potential Medicare reimbursement for Vets Home patients

Update on Patient Care Issues

Update on Department of Justice investigation
Real Media format 02:03:00
Thursday
January 15, 2009
Agriculture and VeteransAgenda:

MN Veterans Homes; 2008 Financial Audit Report, 2008 Ombudsman report for MN Veterans Home, Vets Family Council,Veterans Affairs Strategic Report, Construction project report, Partnering in delivery report, MN Veterans Affairs, US Vet affairs Survey.
Real Media format 01:54:00
Thursday
January 15, 2009
Agriculture and VeteransAgenda:

MN Veterans Homes; 2008 Financial Audit Report, 2008 Ombudsman report for MN Veterans Home, Vets Family Council,Veterans Affairs Strategic Report, Construction project report, Partnering in delivery report, MN Veterans Affairs, US Vet affairs Survey.
Real Media format 01:54:00
Thursday
January 15, 2009
FinanceAgenda:

State Forecast
State Economist Tom Stinson
Assistant Commissioner Jim Schowalter

State Budget Trends Study Commission: Co-chairs Jay Kiedrowski and Kevin Goodno

S.F. 4 (Metzen) Unemployment compensation base period modification; special state emergency unemployment compensation program development.
Real Media format 02:14:00
Thursday
January 15, 2009
FinanceAgenda:

State Forecast
State Economist Tom Stinson
Assistant Commissioner Jim Schowalter

State Budget Trends Study Commission: Co-chairs Jay Kiedrowski and Kevin Goodno

S.F. 4 (Metzen) Unemployment compensation base period modification; special state emergency unemployment compensation program development.
Real Media format 02:14:00
Tuesday
January 13, 2009
Energy, Utilities, Technology and CommunicationsAgenda:

Discussion of Anticipated Federal Stimulus Package
Real Media format 01:57:00
Tuesday
January 13, 2009
Energy, Utilities, Technology and CommunicationsAgenda:

Discussion of Anticipated Federal Stimulus Package
Real Media format 01:57:00
Tuesday
January 13, 2009
Finance
 E-12 Education Budget and Policy Division
Agenda:

Education Finance Overview
Real Media format 01:08:00
Tuesday
January 13, 2009
Finance
 E-12 Education Budget and Policy Division
Agenda:

Education Finance Overview
Real Media format 01:08:00
Tuesday
January 13, 2009
TransportationAgenda:

S.F. 42 (Murphy) Primary Offense Seatbelt Legislation.

S.F. 33 (Olseen) Type III School Bus Legislation.

Department of Vehcile Services - Overview (Pat McCormack)

Department of Public Safety - Overview
Real Media format 02:01:00
Tuesday
January 13, 2009
TransportationAgenda:

S.F. 42 (Murphy) Primary Offense Seatbelt Legislation.

S.F. 33 (Olseen) Type III School Bus Legislation.

Department of Vehcile Services - Overview (Pat McCormack)

Department of Public Safety - Overview
Real Media format 02:01:00
Monday
January 12, 2009
Finance
 Economic Development and Housing Budget Division
Agenda:

S.F. 4 (Metzen) Unemployment compensation base period modification; special state emergency unemployment compensation program development.
Real Media format 00:14:54
Monday
January 12, 2009
Finance
 Economic Development and Housing Budget Division
Agenda:

S.F. 4 (Metzen) Unemployment compensation base period modification; special state emergency unemployment compensation program development.
Real Media format 00:15:02
Friday
January 09, 2009
State and Local Government Operations and OversightAgenda:

Discussion of and testimony on post election issues, ex. US Senate recount and absentee ballot procedures.
Real Media format 01:55:00
Friday
January 09, 2009
State and Local Government Operations and OversightAgenda:

Discussion of and testimony on post election issues, ex. US Senate recount and absentee ballot procedures.
Real Media format 01:55:00
Thursday
January 08, 2009
Energy, Utilities, Technology and CommunicationsAgenda:

Digital television transition
Real Media format 01:44:00
Thursday
January 08, 2009
Energy, Utilities, Technology and CommunicationsAgenda:

Digital television transition
Real Media format 01:45:00
Thursday
January 08, 2009
Finance
 E-12 Education Budget and Policy Division
Agenda:

School District - Shared Services Initiative
Real Media format 02:24:00
Thursday
January 08, 2009
Finance
 E-12 Education Budget and Policy Division
Agenda:

School District - Shared Services Initiative
Real Media format 02:24:00
Thursday
January 08, 2009
TransportationAgenda:

Confirmation of Commissioner Tom Sorel

Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDot) - Overview

S.F. 42 (Murphy) Primary Offense Seatbelt Legislation.
Real Media format 02:18:00
Thursday
January 08, 2009
TransportationAgenda:

Confirmation of Commissioner Tom Sorel

Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDot) - Overview

S.F. 42 (Murphy) Primary Offense Seatbelt Legislation.
Real Media format 02:18:00
Wednesday
January 07, 2009
Finance
 Public Safety Budget Division
Agenda:

Update on Reentry Projects, ARMER/911 and the Mentoring Children of Prisoners Program
Real Media format 02:15:00
Wednesday
January 07, 2009
Finance
 Public Safety Budget Division
Agenda:

Update on Reentry Projects, ARMER/911 and the Mentoring Children of Prisoners Program
Real Media format 02:16:00
Wednesday
January 07, 2009
Finance
 State Government Budget Division
Agenda:

Overview of the State Government Budget Division general fund

Department of Administration, discussion of non-general fund budget.
Real Media format 01:27:00
Wednesday
January 07, 2009
Finance
 State Government Budget Division
Agenda:

Overview of the State Government Budget Division general fund

Department of Administration, discussion of non-general fund budget.
Real Media format 01:27:00