State of Minnesota
Eighty-Seventh Legislature
SENATE AGENDA
Sixty-Ninth Day
Thursday, February 2, 2012
11:00 A.M.
Petitions, Letters and Remonstrances
Executive and Official Communications
The following communication was received.
January 31, 2012
The Honorable Michelle L. Fischbach
President of the Senate
Dear President Fischbach:
This is to inform you of a new appointment to the study group of aids to local governments that was created in 2008 session law, chapter 366, article 2, section 12. As Chair of the Senate Tax Committee, I am appointing the following new member to replace Senator Senjem’s appointment:
Senator Gretchen Hoffman - R, Vergas
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding the above appointment.
Sincerely,
Senator Julianne Ortman
Chair of Senate Tax Committee
Messages From the House
Madam President:
I have the honor to inform the Senate that the House of Representatives invites and is ready to meet with the Senate in Joint Convention at 6:45 p.m., on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, to receive the message of the Honorable Mark Dayton, Governor of the State of Minnesota, said message to be delivered at 7:00 p.m.
Albin A. Mathiowetz, Chief Clerk, House of Representatives
Transmitted February 1, 2012
Madam President:
I have the honor to announce that the House has appointed a committee of five members of the House to act with a similar committee on the part of the Senate to escort the Governor to the Joint Convention to be held in the House Chamber on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, said Joint Convention to be convened at 6:45 p.m., and said message of the Governor to be delivered at 7:00 p.m.
Vogel, Banaian, Kiel, Allen and Moran have been appointed as such committee on the part of the House.
Albin A. Mathiowetz, Chief Clerk, House of Representatives
Transmitted February 1, 2012
First Reading of House Bills
Reports of Committees
Senator Michel from the Committee on Jobs and Economic Growth, to which was referred
S.F. No. 1624: A bill for an act relating to taxation; property; reducing business property taxes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 275.025, subdivisions 1, 4. Reports the same back with the recommendation that the bill do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on Taxes.
CHIEF SENATE AUTHOR: PEDERSON
Senator Ingebrigtsen from the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to which was referred
S.F. No. 1567: A bill for an act relating to environment; providing for permitting efficiency; modifying environmental review requirements; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 14.05, by adding a subdivision; 84.027, by adding a subdivision; 116.07, subdivision 4a; 116J.03, by adding subdivisions; 116J.035, by adding a subdivision; Minnesota Statutes 2011 Supplement, sections 84.027, subdivision 14a; 116.03, subdivision 2b. Reports the same back with the recommendation that the bill be amended and when so amended the bill do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on Jobs and Economic Growth.
CHIEF SENATE AUTHOR: INGEBRIGTSEN
Senator Olson from the Committee on Education, to which was referred
S.F. No. 1493: A bill for an act relating to education; requiring teacher candidates to pass basic skills exam; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 122A.18, subdivision 2; Minnesota Statutes 2011 Supplement, section 122A.09, subdivision 4. Reports the same back with the recommendation that the bill be amended and when so amended the bill do pass.
CHIEF SENATE AUTHOR: DALEY
Senator Olson from the Committee on Education, to which was referred
S.F. No. 1528: A bill for an act relating to education; modifying online learning parameters; providing for digital learning; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 124D.095, subdivision 4; 126C.15, subdivision 1; 179A.07, subdivision 1. Reports the same back with the recommendation that the bill be amended and when so amended the bill do pass.
CHIEF SENATE AUTHOR: NELSON
Senator Gerlach from the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was re-referred
S.F. No. 425: A bill for an act relating to commerce; regulating certain practices with respect to event tickets; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325E. Reports the same back with the recommendation that the bill be amended and when so amended the bill do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety.
CHIEF SENATE AUTHOR: GERLACH
Senator Parry from the Committee on State Government Innovation and Veterans, to which was referred
S.F. No. 1599: A bill for an act relating to veterans affairs; permitting a preference for private employers to hire and promote veterans; permitting a preference for private employers to hire and promote the spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 197. Reports the same back with the recommendation that the bill do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on Jobs and Economic Growth.
CHIEF SENATE AUTHOR: DALEY
Senator Parry from the Committee on State Government Innovation and Veterans, to which was re-referred
S.F. No. 1527: A bill for an act relating to agriculture; providing for voluntary certification of good manufacturing practices for commercial feed and feed ingredients; authorizing fees for voluntary certification; modifying rule provisions relating to animal feed; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 25.40, subdivisions 1, 2, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 25; repealing Minnesota Rules, parts 1510.2220; 1510.2230. Reports the same back with the recommendation that the bill do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on Finance.
CHIEF SENATE AUTHOR: DAHMS
Senator Limmer from the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, to which was referred the following appointment:
COMMISSIONER OF CORRECTIONS
Thomas A. Roy
Reports the same back with the recommendation that the appointment be confirmed.
Senator Limmer from the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, to which was referred the following appointment:
COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Kevin M. Lindsey
Reports the same back with the recommendation that the appointment be confirmed.
Second Reading of Senate Bills
S.F. Nos. 1493 and 1528 were read the second time.
Second Reading of House Bills
Introduction and First Reading of Senate Bills
Motions and Resolutions
Senator Gerlach moved that the name of Senator Langseth be added as a co-author to S.F. No. 230. Senator Hoffman moved that the name of Senator Kubly be added as a co-author to S.F. No. 1402. Senator Lourey moved that the name of Senator Sparks be added as a co-author to S.F. No. 1429. Senator Saxhaug moved that the name of Senator Carlson be added as a co-author to S.F. No. 1486. Senator Pederson moved that the name of Senator Metzen be added as a co-author to S.F. No. 1524. Senator Stumpf moved that the name of Senator Skoe be added as a co-author to S.F. No. 1555. Senator Daley moved that the name of Senator DeKruif be added as a co-author to S.F. No. 1614. Senator Ingebrigtsen moved that the name of Senator Saxhaug be added as a co-author to S.F. No. 1632.
Senator Dahms moved that S.F. No. 1066 be withdrawn from the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources and returned to its author.
Senator Nelson introduced --
Senate Resolution No. 125: A Senate resolution in recognition of Minnesota Wear Red Day.
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Senators Senjem and Bakk introduced --
Senate Resolution No. 126: A Senate resolution relating to appointment of a committee to escort the Governor to the House Chamber for a Joint Convention.
CALENDAR
CONSENT CALENDAR
GENERAL ORDERS
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF SENATE INTEREST