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SENT For IN purposes NNS of IN this DT section NN , , a DT law NN enforcement NN authority NN means VVZ , , with IN respect NN to TO a DT home NN rule NN charter NN or CC statutory JJ city NN , , the DT chief NN of IN police NN , , and CC with IN respect NN to TO an DT unincorporated JJ area NN , , the DT sheriff NN of IN the DT county NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 9 CD . SENT OFFENDERS NNS FROM IN OTHER JJ STATES NNS . SENT When WRB the DT state NN accepts VVZ an DT offender NN from IN another DT state NN under IN a DT reciprocal JJ agreement NN under IN the DT interstate JJ compact NN authorized VVN by IN section NN 243 CD . SENT 16 CD or CC under IN any DT authorized JJ interstate JJ agreement NN , , the DT acceptance NN is VBZ conditional JJ on IN the DT offender NN agreeing VVG to TO register VV under IN this DT section NN when WRB the DT offender NN is VBZ living VVG in IN Minnesota NP . SENT Sec NN . SENT 2 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 480 CD . SENT 30 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT 480 CD . SENT 30 CD JUDICIAL JJ TRAINING NN . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT CHILD NN ABUSE NN . SENT DOMESTIC JJ ABUSE NN . SENT HARASSMENT NN . SENT The DT supreme JJ court's NNS judicial JJ education NN program NN must MD include VV ongoing JJ training NN for IN district NN court NN judges NNS on IN child NN and CC adolescent JJ sexual JJ abuse NN , , domestic JJ abuse NN , , harassment NN , , stalking VVG , , and CC related JJ civil JJ and CC criminal JJ court NN issues NNS . SENT The DT program NN must MD include VV information NN about IN the DT specific JJ needs NNS of IN victims NNS . SENT The DT program NN must MD include VV education NN on IN the DT causes NNS of IN sexual JJ abuse NN and CC family NN violence NN and CC culturally RB responsive JJ approaches NNS to TO serving VVG victims NNS . SENT The DT program NN must MD emphasize VV the DT need NN for IN the DT coordination NN of IN court NN and CC legal JJ victim NN advocacy NN services NNS and CC include VVP education NN on IN sexual JJ abuse NN and CC domestic JJ abuse NN programs NNS and CC policies NNS within IN law NN enforcement NN agencies NNS and CC prosecuting VVG authorities NNS as RB well RB as IN the DT court NN system NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT SEXUAL JJ VIOLENCE NN . SENT The DT supreme JJ court's NNS judicial JJ education NN program NN must MD include VV ongoing JJ training NN for IN judges NNS , , judicial JJ officers NNS , , court NN services NNS personnel NNS , , and CC sex NN offender NN assessors NNS on IN the DT specific JJ sentencing NN statutes NNS and CC sentencing NN guidelines NNS applicable JJ to TO persons NNS convicted VVN of IN sex NN offenses NNS and CC other JJ crimes NNS that WDT are VBP sexually RB motivated VVN . SENT The DT training NN shall MD focus VV on IN the DT sentencing NN provisions NNS applicable JJ to TO repeat VV sex NN offenders NNS and CC patterned VVN sex NN offenders NNS . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT BAIL NN EVALUATIONS NNS . SENT The DT supreme JJ court's NNS judicial JJ education NN program NN also RB must MD include VV training NN for IN judges NNS , , judicial JJ officers NNS , , and CC court NN services NNS personnel NNS on IN how WRB to TO assure VV that IN their PP$ bail NN evaluations NNS and CC decisions NNS are VBP racially RB and CC culturally RB neutral JJ . SENT Sec NN . SENT 3 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 609 CD . SENT 1352 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT SENTENCING NN AUTHORITY NN . SENT a DT Notwithstanding IN the DT statutory JJ maximum JJ imprisonment NN penalty NN otherwise RB applicable JJ to TO the DT offense NN , , a DT court NN shall MD commit VV a DT person NN to TO the DT commissioner NN of IN corrections NNS for IN a DT period NN of IN time NN that WDT is VBZ not RB less RBR than IN double VV the DT presumptive JJ sentence NN under IN the DT sentencing NN guidelines NNS and CC not RB more RBR than IN the DT statutory JJ maximum NN , , or CC if IN the DT statutory JJ maximum NN is VBZ less RBR than IN double VV the DT presumptive JJ sentence NN , , for IN a DT period NN of IN time NN that WDT is VBZ equal JJ to TO the DT statutory JJ maximum NN , , 40 CD years NNS if IN . SENT 1 LS the DT court NN is VBZ imposing VVG an DT executed VVN sentence NN , , based VVN on IN a DT sentencing NN guidelines NNS presumptive JJ imprisonment NN sentence NN or CC a DT dispositional JJ departure NN for IN aggravating JJ circumstances NNS or CC a DT mandatory JJ minimum JJ sentence NN , , on IN a DT person NN convicted VVN of IN committing VVG or CC attempting VVG to TO commit VV a DT violation NN of IN section NN 609 CD . SENT 342 CD , , 609 CD . SENT 343 CD , , 609 CD . SENT 344 CD , , or CC 609 CD . SENT 345 CD , , or CC on IN a DT person NN convicted VVN of IN committing VVG or CC attempting VVG to TO commit VV any DT other JJ crime NN listed VVN in IN subdivision NN 2 CD if IN it PP reasonably RB appears VVZ to TO the DT court NN that IN the DT crime NN was VBD motivated VVN by IN the DT offender's JJ sexual JJ impulses NNS or CC was VBD part NN of IN a DT predatory JJ pattern NN of IN behavior NN that WDT had VHD criminal JJ sexual JJ conduct NN as IN its PP$ goal NN . SENT 2 LS the DT court NN finds VVZ that IN the DT offender NN is VBZ a DT danger NN to TO public JJ safety NN . SENT and CC 3 CD the DT court NN finds VVZ that IN the DT offender NN needs VVZ long JJ term NN treatment NN or CC supervision NN beyond IN the DT presumptive JJ term NN of IN imprisonment NN and CC supervised JJ release NN . SENT The DT finding NN must MD be VB based VVN on IN a DT professional JJ assessment NN by IN an DT examiner NN experienced VVN in IN evaluating VVG sex NN offenders NNS that WDT concludes VVZ that IN the DT offender NN is VBZ a DT patterned VVN sex NN offender NN . SENT The DT assessment NN must MD contain VV the DT facts NNS upon IN which WDT the DT conclusion NN is VBZ based VVN , , with IN reference NN to TO the DT offense NN history NN of IN the DT offender NN or CC the DT severity NN of IN the DT current JJ offense NN , , the DT social JJ history NN of IN the DT offender NN , , and CC the DT results NNS of IN an DT examination NN of IN the DT offender's JJ mental JJ status NN unless IN the DT offender NN refuses VVZ to TO be VB examined VVN . SENT The DT conclusion NN may MD not RB be VB based VVN on IN testing VVG alone RB . SENT A DT patterned VVN sex NN offender NN is VBZ one CD whose WP$ criminal JJ sexual JJ behavior NN is VBZ so RB engrained VVN that IN the DT risk NN of IN reoffending NN is VBZ great JJ without IN intensive JJ psychotherapeutic JJ intervention NN or CC other JJ long JJ term NN controls NNS . SENT b SYM The DT court NN shall MD consider VV imposing VVG a DT sentence NN under IN this DT section NN whenever WRB a DT person NN is VBZ convicted VVN of IN violating VVG section NN 609 CD . SENT 342 CD or CC 609 CD . SENT 343 CD . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1018 CD Sec NN . SENT 4 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 609 CD . SENT 1352 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT DANGER NN TO TO PUBLIC JJ SAFETY NN . SENT The DT court NN shall MD base VV its PP$ finding NN that IN the DT offender NN is VBZ a DT danger NN to TO public JJ safety NN on IN either CC any DT of IN the DT following VVG factors NNS . SENT 1 LS the DT crime NN involved VVD an DT aggravating JJ factor NN that WDT would MD justify VV a DT durational JJ departure NN from IN the DT presumptive JJ sentence NN under IN the DT sentencing NN guidelines NNS . SENT or CC 2 CD the DT offender NN previously RB committed VVN or CC attempted VVN to TO commit VV a DT predatory JJ crime NN or CC a DT violation NN of IN section NN 609 CD . SENT 224 CD , , including VVG . SENT i NP an DT offense NN committed VVN as IN a DT juvenile JJ that WDT would MD have VH been VBN a DT predatory JJ crime NN or CC a DT violation NN of IN section NN 609 CD . SENT 224 CD if IN committed VVN by IN an DT adult NN . SENT or CC ii NNS a DT violation NN or CC attempted JJ violation NN of IN a DT similar JJ law NN of IN any DT other JJ state NN or CC the DT United NP States NPS . SENT or CC 3 CD the DT offender NN planned VVN or CC prepared VVN for IN the DT crime NN prior RB to TO its PP$ commission NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 5 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 609 CD . SENT 1352 CD , , subdivision NN 5 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS . SENT CONDITIONAL JJ RELEASE NN . SENT At IN the DT time NN of IN sentencing NN under IN subdivision NN 1 CD , , the DT court NN shall MD provide VV that IN after IN the DT offender NN has VHZ completed VVN the DT sentence NN imposed VVD , , less CC any DT good JJ time NN earned VVD by IN an DT offender NN whose WP$ crime NN was VBD committed VVN before IN August NP 1 CD , , 1993 CD , , the DT commissioner NN of IN corrections NNS shall MD place VV the DT offender NN on IN conditional JJ release NN for IN the DT remainder NN of IN the DT statutory JJ maximum NN period NN or CC for IN ten CD years NNS , , whichever WDT is VBZ longer RBR person's JJ life NN . SENT The DT conditions NNS of IN release NN may MD include VV successful JJ completion NN of IN treatment NN and CC aftercare NN in IN a DT program NN approved VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN , , satisfaction NN of IN the DT release NN conditions NNS specified VVN in IN section NN 244 CD . SENT 05 CD , , subdivision NN 6 CD , , and CC any DT other JJ conditions NNS the DT commissioner NN considers VVZ appropriate JJ . SENT Before IN the DT offender NN is VBZ released VVN , , the DT commissioner NN shall MD notify VV the DT sentencing NN court NN , , the DT prosecutor NN in IN the DT jurisdiction NN where WRB the DT offender NN was VBD sentenced VVN and CC the DT victim NN of IN the DT offender's JJ crime NN , , where WRB available JJ , , of IN the DT terms NNS of IN the DT offender's JJ conditional JJ release NN . SENT If IN the DT offender NN fails VVZ to TO meet VV any DT condition NN of IN release NN , , the DT commissioner NN may MD revoke VV the DT offender's JJ conditional JJ release NN and CC order NN that IN the DT offender NN serve VV all DT or CC a DT part NN of IN the DT remaining JJ portion NN of IN the DT conditional JJ release NN term NN in IN prison NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD not RB dismiss VV the DT offender NN from IN supervision NN before IN the DT conditional JJ release NN term NN expires VVZ for IN the DT remainder NN of IN the DT offender's JJ life NN . SENT Conditional JJ release NN granted VVN under IN this DT subdivision NN is VBZ governed VVN by IN provisions NNS relating VVG to TO supervised JJ release NN , , except IN as RB otherwise RB provided VVN in IN this DT subdivision NN , , section NN 244 CD . SENT 04 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , or CC 244 CD . SENT 05 CD . SENT Sec NN . SENT 6 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 609 CD . SENT 746 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT SURREPTITIOUS JJ INTRUSION NN . SENT OBSERVATION NN DEVICE NN . SENT a DT A NP person NN is VBZ guilty JJ of IN a DT misdemeanor NN who WP . SENT 1 CD enters VVZ upon IN another's JJ property NN . SENT 2 CD surreptitiously RB gazes VVZ , , stares NNS , , or CC peeps VVZ in IN the DT window NN or CC any DT other JJ aperture NN of IN a DT house NN or CC place NN of IN dwelling NN of IN another DT . SENT and CC 3 CD does VVZ so RB with IN intent NN to TO intrude VV upon RP or CC interfere VV with IN the DT privacy NN of IN a DT member NN of IN the DT household NN . SENT b SYM A DT person NN is VBZ guilty JJ of IN a DT misdemeanor NN who WP . SENT 1 CD enters VVZ upon IN another's JJ property NN . SENT 2 CD surreptitiously RB installs VVZ or CC uses VVZ any DT device NN for IN observing VVG , , photographing VVG , , recording NN , , amplifying VVG , , or CC broadcasting NN sounds NNS or CC events NNS through IN the DT window NN or CC any DT other JJ aperture NN of IN a DT house NN or CC place NN of IN dwelling NN of IN another DT . SENT and CC 3 CD does VVZ so RB with IN intent NN to TO intrude VV upon RP or CC interfere VV with IN the DT privacy NN of IN a DT member NN of IN the DT household NN . SENT c SYM A DT person NN is VBZ guilty JJ of IN a DT misdemeanor NN who WP . SENT 1 CD surreptitiously RB gazes VVZ , , stares NNS , , or CC peeps VVZ in IN the DT window NN or CC other JJ aperture NN of IN a DT hotel NN sleeping VVG room NN or CC tanning VVG booth NN occupied VVN by IN another DT . SENT and CC JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1019 CD 2 CD does VVZ so RB with IN intent NN to TO intrude VV upon RP or CC interfere VV with IN the DT privacy NN of IN an DT occupant NN of IN the DT hotel NN sleeping VVG room NN or CC tanning VVG booth NN . SENT d SYM A DT person NN is VBZ guilty JJ of IN a DT misdemeanor NN who WP . SENT 1 CD surreptitiously RB installs VVZ or CC uses VVZ any DT device NN for IN observing VVG , , photographing VVG , , recording NN , , amplifying VVG , , or CC broadcasting NN sounds NNS or CC events NNS through IN the DT window NN or CC other JJ aperture NN of IN a DT hotel NN sleeping VVG room NN or CC tanning VVG booth NN occupied VVN by IN another DT . SENT and CC 2 CD does VVZ so RB with IN intent NN to TO intrude VV upon RP or CC interfere VV with IN the DT privacy NN of IN an DT occupant NN of IN the DT hotel NN sleeping VVG room NN or CC tanning VVG booth NN . SENT e SYM A DT person NN is VBZ guilty JJ of IN a DT gross JJ misdemeanor NN if IN the DT person NN violates VVZ this DT subdivision NN after IN a DT previous JJ conviction NN under IN this DT subdivision NN or CC section NN 609 CD . SENT 749 CD . SENT d NN Paragraph NN b SYM does VVZ f NN Paragraphs NNS b SYM and CC d NN do VVP not RB apply VV to TO law NN enforcement NN officers NNS or CC corrections NNS investigators NNS , , or CC to TO those DT acting NN under IN their PP$ direction NN , , while IN engaged VVN in IN the DT performance NN of IN their PP$ lawful JJ duties NNS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 7 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 617 CD . SENT 23 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT 617 CD . SENT 23 CD INDECENT JJ EXPOSURE NN . SENT PENALTIES NNS . SENT Every DT a DT A DT person NN is VBZ guilty JJ of IN a DT misdemeanor NN who WP shall MD . SENT 1 CD willfully RB and CC lewdly RB expose VVP exposes VVZ the DT person's NNS body NN , , or CC the DT private JJ parts NNS thereof RB , , in IN any DT public JJ place NN , , or CC in IN any DT place NN where WRB others NNS are VBP present JJ , , or CC shall MD procure VV . SENT 2 CD procures VVZ another DT to TO expose VV private JJ parts NNS , , and CC every DT person NN who WP shall MD be VB guilty JJ of IN . SENT or CC 3 CD engages VVZ in IN any DT open JJ or CC gross JJ lewdness NN or CC lascivious JJ behavior NN , , or CC any DT public JJ indecency NN other JJ than IN hereinbefore RB behavior NN specified VVN , , shall MD be VB guilty JJ of IN a DT misdemeanor NN in IN clause NN 1 CD or CC 2 CD or CC this DT clause NN . SENT b SYM A DT person NN is VBZ guilty JJ of IN a DT gross JJ misdemeanor NN if IN . SENT 1 LS the DT person NN violates VVZ this DT section NN in IN the DT presence NN of IN a DT minor JJ under IN the DT age NN of IN 16 CD . SENT or CC 2 CD the DT person NN violates VVZ this DT section NN after IN having VHG been VBN previously RB convicted VVN of IN violating VVG this DT section NN , , sections NNS 609 CD . SENT 342 CD to TO 609 CD . SENT 3451 CD , , or CC a DT statute NN from IN another DT state NN in IN conformity NN with IN any DT of IN those DT sections NNS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 8 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 628 CD . SENT 26 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT 628 CD . SENT 26 CD LIMITATIONS NNS . SENT a DT Indictments NNS or CC complaints NNS for IN murder NN may MD be VB found VVN or CC made VVN at IN any DT time NN after IN the DT death NN of IN the DT person NN killed VVN . SENT b SYM Indictments NNS or CC complaints NNS for IN violation NN of IN section NN 609 CD . SENT 42 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , clause NN 1 CD or CC 2 CD , , shall MD be VB found VVN or CC made VVN and CC filed VVN in IN the DT proper JJ court NN within IN six CD years NNS after IN the DT commission NN of IN the DT offense NN . SENT c SYM Indictments NNS or CC complaints NNS for IN violation NN of IN sections NNS 609 CD . SENT 342 CD to TO 609 CD . SENT 345 CD if IN the DT victim NN was VBD under IN the DT age NN of IN 18 CD years NNS at IN the DT time NN the DT offense NN was VBD committed VVN , , shall MD be VB found VVN or CC made VVN and CC filed VVN in IN the DT proper JJ court NN within IN seven CD nine CD years NNS after IN the DT commission NN of IN the DT offense NN or CC , , if IN the DT victim NN failed VVD to TO report VV the DT offense NN within IN this DT limitation NN period NN , , within IN three CD years NNS after IN the DT offense NN was VBD reported VVN to TO law NN enforcement NN authorities NNS . SENT d SYM Indictments NNS or CC complaints NNS for IN violation NN of IN sections NNS 609 CD . SENT 342 CD to TO 609 CD . SENT 344 CD if IN the DT victim NN was VBD 18 CD years NNS old JJ or CC older JJR at IN the DT time NN the DT offense NN was VBD committed VVN , , shall MD be VB found VVN or CC made VVN and CC filed VVN in IN the DT proper JJ court NN within IN seven CD nine CD years NNS after IN the DT commission NN of IN the DT offense NN . SENT e SYM Indictments NNS or CC complaints NNS for IN violation NN of IN sections NNS 609 CD . SENT 466 CD and CC 609 CD . SENT 52 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD , , clause NN 3 CD c NN shall MD be VB found VVN or CC made VVN and CC filed VVN in IN the DT proper JJ court NN within IN six CD years NNS after IN the DT commission NN of IN the DT offense NN . SENT f SYM Indictments NNS or CC complaints NNS for IN violation NN of IN section NN 609 CD . SENT 52 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD , , clause NN 3 CD , , items NNS a DT and CC b LS , , 4 CD , , 15 CD , , or CC 16 CD , , 609 CD . SENT 631 CD , , or CC 609 CD . SENT 821 CD , , where WRB the DT value NN of IN the DT property NN or CC services NNS stolen VVN is VBZ more JJR than IN 35 CD , , 000 CD , , shall MD be VB found VVN or CC made VVN and CC filed VVN in IN the DT proper JJ court NN within IN five CD years NNS after IN the DT commission NN of IN the DT offense NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1020 CD g NN Except IN for IN violations NNS relating VVG to TO false JJ material NN statements NNS , , representations NNS or CC omissions NNS , , indictments NNS or CC complaints NNS for IN violations NNS of IN section NN 609 CD . SENT 671 CD shall MD be VB found VVN or CC made VVN and CC filed VVN in IN the DT proper JJ court NN within IN five CD years NNS after IN the DT commission NN of IN the DT offense NN . SENT h NN Indictments NNS or CC complaints NNS for IN violation NN of IN sections NNS 609 CD . SENT 561 CD to TO 609 CD . SENT 563 CD , , shall MD be VB found VVN or CC made VVN and CC filed VVN in IN the DT proper JJ court NN within IN five CD years NNS after IN the DT commission NN of IN the DT offense NN . SENT i NP In IN all DT other JJ cases NNS , , indictments NNS or CC complaints NNS shall MD be VB found VVN or CC made VVN and CC filed VVN in IN the DT proper JJ court NN within IN three CD years NNS after IN the DT commission NN of IN the DT offense NN . SENT j NN The DT limitations NNS periods NNS contained VVD in IN this DT section NN shall MD exclude VV any DT period NN of IN time NN during IN which WDT the DT defendant NN was VBD not RB an DT inhabitant NN of IN or CC usually RB resident JJ within IN this DT state NN . SENT k NN The DT limitations NNS periods NNS contained VVD in IN this DT section NN for IN an DT offense NN shall MD not RB include VV any DT period NN during IN which WDT the DT alleged JJ offender NN participated VVD under IN a DT written JJ agreement NN in IN a DT pretrial JJ diversion NN program NN relating VVG to TO that DT offense NN . SENT l NN The DT limitations NNS periods NNS contained VVD in IN this DT section NN shall MD not RB include VV any DT period NN of IN time NN during IN which WDT physical JJ evidence NN relating VVG to TO the DT offense NN was VBD undergoing VVG DNA NN analysis NN , , as RB defined VVN in IN section NN 299 CD C NP . SENT 155 CD , , unless IN the DT defendant NN demonstrates VVZ that IN the DT prosecuting VVG or CC law NN enforcement NN agency NN purposefully RB delayed VVD the DT DNA NP analysis NN process NN in IN order NN to TO gain VV an DT unfair JJ advantage NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 9 CD . SENT SEX NN OFFENDER NN SENTENCING NN . SENT TRAINING NN FOR IN PROSECUTORS NNS AND CC PEACE NN OFFICERS NNS . SENT The DT county NN attorneys NNS association NN , , in IN conjunction NN with IN the DT attorney NN general's NN office NN , , shall MD conduct VV a DT training NN course NN for IN prosecutors NNS on IN the DT specific JJ sentencing NN statutes NNS and CC sentencing NN guidelines NNS applicable JJ to TO persons NNS convicted VVN of IN sex NN offenses NNS and CC crimes NNS that WDT are VBP sexually RB motivated VVN . SENT The DT training NN shall MD focus VV on IN the DT sentencing NN provisions NNS applicable JJ to TO repeat VV sex NN offenders NNS and CC patterned VVN sex NN offenders NNS . SENT The DT course NN may MD be VB combined VVN with IN other JJ training NN conducted VVN by IN the DT county NN attorneys NNS association NN or CC other JJ groups NNS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 10 CD . SENT EFFECTIVE JJ DATE NN . SENT Section NN 1 CD is VBZ effective JJ August NP 1 CD , , 1995 CD , , and CC applies VVZ to TO persons NNS who WP are VBP sentenced VVN in IN this DT state NN or CC who WP enter VVP this DT state NN on IN or CC after IN that DT date NN . SENT Section NP 1 CD , , subdivision NN 5 CD , , and CC sections NNS 3 CD to TO 7 CD are VBP effective JJ August NP 1 CD , , 1995 CD , , and CC apply VV to TO crimes NNS committed VVN on IN or CC after IN that DT date NN . SENT Sections NNS 2 CD and CC 9 CD are VBP effective JJ the DT day NN following VVG final JJ enactment NN . SENT Section NN 8 CD is VBZ effective JJ August NP 1 CD , , 1995 CD , , and CC applies VVZ to TO crimes NNS committed VVN on IN or CC after IN that DT date NN , , and CC to TO crimes NNS committed VVN before IN that DT date NN if IN the DT limitations NNS period NN for IN the DT offense NN did VVD not RB expire VV before IN August NP 1 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT Delete VV the DT title NN and CC insert NN . SENT A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO crime NN . SENT expanding VVG the DT scope NN of IN the DT sex NN offender NN registration NN law NN to TO include VV out RP of IN state NN offenders NNS who WP reside VV in IN Minnesota NP longer RBR than IN 30 CD days NNS . SENT permitting VVG offenders NNS to TO register VV with IN local JJ law NN enforcement NN agencies NNS . SENT increasing VVG the DT penalty NN for IN repeat NN violators NNS of IN the DT registration NN law NN . SENT expanding VVG the DT scope NN of IN the DT patterned VVN sex NN offender NN sentencing NN law NN . SENT requiring VVG training NN for IN judges NNS , , prosecutors NNS , , and CC sex NN offender NN assessors NNS on IN sentencing NN laws NNS applicable JJ to TO repeat VV and CC patterned VVN sex NN offenders NNS . SENT expanding VVG the DT interference NN with IN privacy NN crime NN . SENT increasing VVG penalties NNS for IN committing VVG the DT crime NN of IN indecent JJ exposure NN in IN the DT presence NN of IN a DT child NN under IN the DT age NN of IN 16 CD . SENT tolling VVG the DT criminal JJ statute NN of IN limitations NNS while IN physical JJ evidence NN relating VVG to TO a DT crime NN is VBZ undergoing VVG DNA NN analysis NN and CC lengthening VVG it PP for IN criminal JJ sexual JJ conduct NN crimes NNS . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 243 CD . SENT 166 CD . SENT 480 CD . SENT 30 CD . SENT 609 CD . SENT 1352 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD , , 3 CD , , and CC 5 CD . SENT 609 CD . SENT 746 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT 617 CD . SENT 23 CD . SENT and CC 628 CD . SENT 26 CD . SENT With IN the DT recommendation NN that IN when WRB so RB amended VVN the DT bill NN pass NN and CC be VB re NN referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Judiciary NP Finance NP . SENT The DT report NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT Skoglund NP from IN the DT Committee NP on IN Judiciary NP to TO which WDT was VBD referred VVN . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 181 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO crime NN prevention NN . SENT requiring VVG notification NN of IN local JJ authorities NNS of IN the DT impending JJ release NN of IN sex NN offenders NNS . SENT authorizing VVG the DT release NN to TO the DT public NN of IN information NN on IN registered JJ sex NN offenders NNS JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1021 CD under IN certain JJ circumstances NNS . SENT clarifying VVG law NN on IN HIV NP testing NN of IN convicted VVN offenders NNS . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 243 CD . SENT 166 CD , , subdivision NN 7 CD . SENT and CC 611 CD A DT . SENT 19 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT proposing VVG coding VVG for IN new JJ law NN in IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapter NN 244 CD . SENT Reported VVN the DT same JJ back NN with IN the DT following VVG amendments NNS . SENT Delete VV everything NN after IN the DT enacting VVG clause NN and CC insert NN . SENT Section NP 1 CD . SENT LEGISLATIVE JJ FINDINGS NNS AND CC PURPOSE NN . SENT The DT legislature NN finds VVZ that IN if IN members NNS of IN the DT public NN are VBP provided VVN adequate JJ notice NN and CC information NN about IN a DT sex NN offender NN who WP is VBZ about RB to TO be VB released VVN from IN custody NN and CC who WP will MD live VV in IN or CC near IN their PP$ neighborhood NN , , the DT community NN can MD develop VV constructive JJ plans NNS to TO prepare VV themselves PP and CC their PP$ children NNS for IN the DT offender's JJ release NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 2 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 243 CD . SENT 166 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT REGISTRATION NN PROCEDURE NN . SENT a DT At IN least JJS five CD days NNS before IN release NN or CC discharge NN , , the DT person NN shall MD register VV with IN the DT corrections NNS agent NN as RB soon RB as IN the DT agent NN is VBZ assigned VVN to TO the DT person NN law NN enforcement NN agency NN that WDT has VHZ jurisdiction NN in IN the DT area NN where WRB the DT person NN will MD reside VV upon IN release NN or CC discharge NN . SENT If IN the DT person NN is VBZ under IN supervision NN , , the DT person's JJ corrections NNS agent NN shall MD assist VV the DT person NN , , if IN necessary JJ , , in IN determining VVG the DT appropriate JJ law NN enforcement NN agency NN with IN which WDT to TO register VV . SENT b SYM At IN least JJS five CD days NNS before IN the DT person NN changes NNS residence NN , , the DT person NN shall MD give VV written JJ notice NN of IN the DT address NN of IN the DT new JJ residence NN to TO the DT current JJ or CC last JJ assigned JJ corrections NNS agent NN law NN enforcement NN agency NN with IN which WDT the DT person NN currently RB is VBZ registered VVN . SENT An DT offender NN is VBZ deemed VVN to TO change VV residence NN when WRB the DT offender NN remains VVZ at IN a DT new JJ address NN for IN longer JJR than IN three CD days NNS and CC evinces VVZ an DT intent NN to TO take VV up RP residence NN there RB . SENT The DT agent NN law NN enforcement NN agency NN shall MD , , within IN two CD business NN days NNS after IN receipt NN of IN this DT information NN , , forward VV it PP to TO the DT bureau NN of IN criminal JJ apprehension NN and CC to TO the DT law NN enforcement NN agency NN that WDT has VHZ jurisdiction NN in IN the DT area NN of IN the DT offender's JJ new JJ residence NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 3 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 243 CD . SENT 166 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS . SENT CONTENTS NNS OF IN REGISTRATION NN . SENT The DT registration NN provided VVD to TO the DT corrections NNS agent NN law NN enforcement NN agency NN must MD consist VV of IN a DT statement NN in IN writing VVG signed VVN by IN the DT person NN , , giving VVG information NN required VVN by IN the DT bureau NN of IN criminal JJ apprehension NN , , and CC a DT fingerprint NN card NN , , and CC photograph NN of IN the DT person NN if IN these DT have VHP not RB already RB been VBN obtained VVN in IN connection NN with IN the DT offense NN that WDT triggers VVZ registration NN taken VVN at IN the DT time NN of IN the DT person's JJ release NN from IN incarceration NN or CC , , if IN the DT person NN was VBD not RB incarcerated VVN , , at IN the DT time NN the DT person NN was VBD arrested VVN for IN the DT offense NN . SENT Within IN three CD days NNS , , the DT corrections NNS agent NN law NN enforcement NN agency NN shall MD forward VV the DT statement NN , , fingerprint NN card NN , , and CC photograph NN to TO the DT bureau NN of IN criminal JJ apprehension NN . SENT The DT bureau NN shall MD send VV one CD copy NN to TO the DT appropriate JJ law NN enforcement NN authority NN that WDT will MD have VH jurisdiction NN where WRB the DT person NN will MD reside VV on IN release NN or CC discharge NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 4 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 243 CD . SENT 166 CD , , subdivision NN 7 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 7 CD . SENT USE NN OF IN INFORMATION NN . SENT Except IN as RB otherwise RB provided VVN in IN sections NNS 244 CD . SENT 052 CD and CC 609 CD . SENT 1353 CD , , the DT information NN provided VVN under IN this DT section NN is VBZ private JJ data NNS on IN individuals NNS under IN section NN 13 CD . SENT 01 CD , , subdivision NN 12 CD . SENT The DT information NN may MD be VB used VVN only RB for IN law NN enforcement NN purposes NNS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 5 LS . SENT 244 CD . SENT 052 CD SEX NN OFFENDERS NNS . SENT NOTICE NN . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT DEFINITION NN . SENT As IN used VVN in IN this DT section NN , , sex NN offender NN and CC offender NN mean VVP a DT person NN who WP has VHZ been VBN convicted VVN of IN an DT offense NN for IN which WDT registration NN under IN section NN 243 CD . SENT 166 CD is VBZ required VVN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT END NN OF IN SENTENCE NN REVIEW NP COMMITTEE NN . SENT a DT The DT commissioner NN of IN corrections NNS shall MD establish VV an DT end NN of IN sentence NN review NN committee NN for IN the DT purpose NN of IN assessing VVG , , on IN a DT case NN by IN case NN basis NN , , the DT public JJ risk NN posed VVN by IN sex NN offenders NNS who WP are VBP about RB to TO be VB released VVN from IN confinement NN . SENT The DT committee NN shall MD consist VV of IN the DT following VVG members NNS or CC their PP$ designees NNS . SENT 1 LS the DT commissioner NN of IN corrections NNS . SENT 2 LS the DT head NN of IN the DT state NN or CC local JJ correctional JJ or CC treatment NN facility NN where WRB the DT offender NN is VBZ currently RB confined VVN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1022 CD 3 CD the DT chief JJ law NN enforcement NN officer NN having VHG jurisdiction NN in IN the DT area NN where WRB the DT offender NN expects VVZ to TO reside VV upon IN release NN . SENT 4 LS a DT treatment NN professional NN who WP is VBZ trained VVN in IN the DT assessment NN of IN sex NN offenders NNS . SENT and CC 5 CD if IN the DT offender NN will MD be VB under IN supervision NN , , the DT offender's JJ corrections NNS agent NN . SENT b SYM At IN least JJS 30 CD days NNS before IN a DT sex NN offender NN is VBZ to TO be VB released VVN from IN confinement NN , , the DT commissioner NN of IN corrections NNS shall MD convene VV the DT end NN of IN sentence NN review NN committee NN for IN the DT purpose NN of IN assessing VVG the DT risk NN presented VVN by IN the DT offender's JJ release NN and CC determining VVG the DT risk NN level NN to TO which WDT the DT offender NN shall MD be VB assigned VVN under IN paragraph NN c NN . SENT In IN assessing VVG the DT risk NN presented VVN by IN the DT offender NN , , the DT committee NN shall MD take VV into IN account NN the DT public JJ risk NN monitoring NN guidelines NNS established VVN by IN the DT department NN of IN corrections NNS and CC aggravating JJ factors NNS such JJ as IN those DT listed VVN in IN paragraph NN e NN . SENT c SYM A DT sex NN offender NN whose WP$ history NN includes VVZ fewer JJR than IN three CD aggravating JJ factors NNS presents VVZ a DT low JJ risk NN to TO the DT community NN and CC may MD be VB assigned VVN by IN the DT committee NN to TO risk VV level NN I PP . SENT A DT sex NN offender NN whose WP$ history NN includes VVZ at IN least JJS three CD aggravating JJ factors NNS presents VVZ an DT intermediate JJ risk NN to TO the DT community NN and CC may MD be VB assigned VVN by IN the DT committee NN to TO risk VV level NN II NP . SENT A DT sex NN offender NN whose WP$ history NN includes VVZ at IN least JJS five CD aggravating JJ factors NNS or CC includes VVZ both DT of IN the DT aggravating JJ factors NNS described VVN in IN paragraph NN e NN , , clauses NNS 3 CD and CC 9 CD , , presents VVZ a DT high JJ risk NN to TO the DT community NN and CC shall MD be VB assigned VVN by IN the DT committee NN to TO risk VV level NN III NP . SENT d SYM Before IN the DT sex NN offender NN is VBZ released VVN from IN confinement NN , , the DT committee NN shall MD communicate VV its PP$ risk NN assessment NN decision NN , , including VVG the DT risk NN level NN to TO which WDT the DT offender NN has VHZ been VBN assigned VVN , , to TO the DT offender NN and CC to TO the DT law NN enforcement NN agency NN having VHG jurisdiction NN where WRB the DT offender NN expects VVZ to TO reside VV upon IN release NN . SENT The DT committee NN also RB shall MD inform VV the DT offender NN of IN the DT availability NN of IN judicial JJ review NN under IN subdivision NN 5 CD . SENT e SYM As RB used VVN in IN this DT subdivision NN , , aggravating JJ factors NNS includes VVZ the DT following VVG factors NNS . SENT 1 LS the DT offender NN committed VVD the DT crime NN or CC previous JJ crimes NNS with IN a DT dangerous JJ weapon NN or CC with IN the DT use NN of IN force NN . SENT 2 LS the DT offender NN has VHZ been VBN convicted VVN or CC adjudicated VVN of IN or CC has VHZ admitted VVN to TO having VHG committed VVN more JJR than IN one CD sex NN offense NN . SENT 3 LS the DT offender NN failed VVD to TO successfully RB complete VV offered VVN sex NN offender NN treatment NN . SENT 4 LS the DT victim NN of IN the DT offender's NNS offense NN was VBD particularly RB vulnerable JJ due RB to TO age NN or CC physical JJ or CC mental JJ disability NN . SENT 5 LS the DT offender NN was VBD convicted VVN of IN an DT offense NN an DT element NN of IN which WDT involved VVD the DT use NN of IN a DT position NN of IN authority NN or CC trust NN . SENT 6 CD the DT offender NN committed VVD the DT offense NN by IN nurturing VVG a DT relationship NN with IN a DT victim NN who WP was VBD a DT minor JJ or CC a DT vulnerable JJ adult NN . SENT 7 CD the DT offender's JJ prior JJ offenses NNS involved VVN assaultive JJ behavior NN over IN an DT extended JJ period NN of IN time NN . SENT 8 CD the DT offender's NN offense NN involved VVD multiple JJ victims NNS . SENT 9 CD a DT psychological JJ sex NN offender NN evaluation NN predicts VVZ that IN the DT offender NN is VBZ highly RB likely JJ to TO commit VV additional JJ sex NN offenses NNS in IN the DT future NN . SENT and CC 10 CD the DT sentencing NN court NN determined VVN that IN the DT offender's JJ prior JJ offense NN or CC offenses NNS were VBD particularly RB cruel JJ or CC violent JJ . SENT f SYM Upon IN the DT request NN of IN a DT law NN enforcement NN agency NN or CC a DT corrections NNS agent NN , , the DT commissioner NN may MD reconvene NN the DT end NN of IN sentence NN review NN committee NN for IN the DT purpose NN of IN reassessing VVG the DT risk NN level NN to TO which WDT an DT offender NN has VHZ been VBN assigned VVN under IN paragraph NN c NN . SENT In IN a DT request NN for IN a DT reassessment NN , , the DT law NN enforcement NN agency NN or CC agent NN must MD list VV the DT facts NNS and CC circumstances NNS arising VVG after IN the DT initial JJ assignment NN under IN paragraph NN c NN , , which WDT support VVP the DT request NN for IN a DT reassessment NN . SENT Upon IN review NN of IN the DT request NN , , the DT end NN of IN sentence NN review NN committee NN may MD reassign VV an DT offender NN to TO a DT different JJ risk NN level NN . SENT If IN the DT offender NN is VBZ reassigned VVN to TO a DT higher JJR risk NN level NN , , the DT offender NN has VHZ the DT right NN to TO seek VV judicial JJ review NN of IN the DT committee's JJ determination NN under IN subdivision NN 5 CD . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT LAW NN ENFORCEMENT NN AGENCY NN . SENT DISCLOSURE NN OF IN INFORMATION NN TO TO PUBLIC NN . SENT a DT The NP law NN enforcement NN agency NN with IN which WDT the DT sex NN offender NN must MD register VV under IN section NN 243 CD . SENT 166 CD is VBZ authorized VVN to TO disclose VV information NN to TO the DT public NN regarding VVG the DT offender NN if IN the DT agency NN determines VVZ that DT disclosure NN of IN the DT information NN is VBZ relevant JJ and CC necessary JJ to TO protect VV the DT public NN and CC to TO counteract VV the DT offender's JJ dangerousness NN . SENT The DT extent NN of IN the DT information NN disclosed VVD and CC the DT community NN to TO whom WP disclosure NN is VBZ made VVN must MD relate VV to TO the DT level NN of IN danger NN posed VVN by IN the DT offender NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1023 CD b SYM The DT law NN enforcement NN agency NN shall MD consider VV the DT following VVG guidelines NNS in IN determining VVG the DT scope NN of IN disclosure NN made VVN under IN this DT subdivision NN . SENT 1 CD if IN the DT offender NN is VBZ assessed VVN as IN presenting VVG a DT low JJ risk NN to TO the DT community NN , , the DT law NN enforcement NN agency NN may MD maintain VV information NN regarding VVG the DT offender NN within IN the DT agency NN and CC may MD disclose VV it PP to TO other JJ law NN enforcement NN agencies NNS . SENT Additionally RB , , the DT agency NN may MD disclose VV the DT information NN to TO any DT victims NNS of IN or CC witnesses NNS to TO the DT offender's JJ offense NN of IN conviction NN . SENT 2 CD if IN an DT offender NN is VBZ assessed VVN as IN presenting VVG an DT intermediate JJ risk NN to TO the DT community NN , , the DT law NN enforcement NN agency NN also RB may MD disclose VV the DT information NN to TO appropriate JJ school NN officials NNS and CC neighborhood NN groups NNS . SENT and CC 3 CD if IN an DT offender NN is VBZ assessed VVN as IN presenting VVG a DT high JJ risk NN to TO the DT community NN , , the DT law NN enforcement NN agency NN also RB may MD disclose VV the DT information NN to TO those DT community NN members NNS and CC establishments NNS to TO whom WP , , in IN the DT agency's JJ judgment NN , , the DT offender NN may MD pose VV a DT direct JJ or CC potential JJ threat NN . SENT Notwithstanding IN the DT assessment NN of IN a DT sex NN offender NN as IN presenting VVG an DT intermediate JJ or CC high JJ risk NN , , a DT law NN enforcement NN agency NN shall MD not RB make VV the DT disclosures NNS permitted VVN by IN clause NN 2 CD or CC 3 CD if IN the DT offender NN is VBZ placed VVN or CC resides VVZ in IN a DT residential JJ facility NN that WDT is VBZ licensed VVN as IN a DT residential JJ program NN , , as RB defined VVN in IN section NN 245 CD A DT . SENT 02 CD , , subdivision NN 14 CD , , by IN the DT commissioner NN of IN human JJ services NNS under IN chapter NN 254 CD A DT , , or CC the DT commissioner NN of IN corrections NNS under IN section NN 241 CD . SENT 021 CD , , and CC if IN the DT facility NN and CC its PP$ staff NN are VBP trained VVN in IN the DT supervision NN of IN sex NN offenders NNS . SENT c SYM A DT law NN enforcement NN agency NN or CC official NN who WP decides VVZ to TO disclose VV information NN under IN this DT subdivision NN shall MD make VV a DT good JJ faith NN effort NN to TO make VV the DT notification NN at IN least JJS 14 CD days NNS before IN an DT offender NN is VBZ released VVN from IN confinement NN . SENT If IN a DT change NN occurs VVZ in IN the DT release NN plan NN , , this DT notification NN provision NN does VVZ not RB require VV an DT extension NN of IN the DT release NN date NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS . SENT RELEVANT JJ INFORMATION NN PROVIDED VVN TO TO LAW NN ENFORCEMENT NN . SENT The DT department NN of IN corrections NNS or CC the DT department NN of IN human JJ services NNS , , in IN the DT case NN of IN a DT person NN who WP was VBD committed VVN under IN section NN 526 CD . SENT 10 CD before IN September NP 1 CD , , 1994 CD , , or CC under IN section NN 253 CD B NN . SENT 185 CD on IN or CC after IN September NP 1 CD , , 1994 CD , , shall MD , , in IN a DT timely JJ manner NN , , provide VV the DT appropriate JJ law NN enforcement NN agency NN all DT relevant JJ information NN that IN the DT departments NNS have VHP concerning VVG a DT sex NN offender NN who WP is VBZ about RB to TO be VB released VVN or CC placed VVN into IN the DT community NN , , including VVG information NN on IN aggravating JJ factors NNS in IN the DT offender's JJ history NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS . SENT JUDICIAL JJ REVIEW NP . SENT a DT A NP sex NN offender NN assigned VVN to TO level VV II NP or CC III NP under IN subdivision NN 2 CD , , paragraph NN c NN , , by IN an DT end NN of IN sentence NN review NN committee NN has VHZ the DT right NN to TO seek VV judicial JJ review NN of IN the DT committee's JJ determination NN . SENT The DT petition NN for IN review NN may MD be VB filed VVN in IN the DT district NN court NN having VHG jurisdiction NN either CC where WRB the DT offender NN is VBZ confined VVN or CC where WRB the DT offender NN will MD reside VV upon IN release NN . SENT The DT filing NN of IN the DT petition NN shall MD not RB stay VV the DT law NN enforcement NN agency's NNS community NN notification NN actions NNS unless IN the DT court NN orders NNS otherwise RB . SENT b SYM The DT court NN shall MD schedule VV and CC hold VV a DT hearing NN on IN the DT petition NN in IN an DT expedited JJ manner NN . SENT The DT county NN attorney NN with IN prosecutorial JJ jurisdiction NN where WRB the DT offender NN will MD reside VV upon IN release NN shall MD represent VV the DT end NN of IN sentence NN review NN committee's NNS decision NN at IN the DT hearing NN . SENT The DT offender NN shall MD be VB entitled VVN to TO present VV evidence NN and CC supporting VVG witnesses NNS and CC confront VVP and CC cross VVP examine VV opposing VVG witnesses NNS . SENT The DT county NN attorney NN has VHZ the DT burden NN of IN proof NN to TO show VV , , by IN a DT preponderance NN of IN the DT evidence NN , , that RB . SENT 1 LS the DT end NN of IN sentence NN review NN committee's NNS risk NN assessment NN was VBD reasonable JJ . SENT 2 CD disclosure NN of IN information NN about IN the DT offender NN to TO the DT community NN is VBZ appropriate JJ . SENT and CC 3 CD the DT notification NN actions NNS proposed VVN to TO be VB taken VVN by IN the DT law NN enforcement NN agency NN are VBP reasonably RB related VVN to TO the DT level NN of IN danger NN presented VVN by IN the DT offender NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 6 CD . SENT IMMUNITY NN FROM IN LIABILITY NN . SENT A DT law NN enforcement NN agency NN or CC state NN agency NN shall MD not RB be VB civilly RB or CC criminally RB liable JJ for IN disclosing VVG or CC failing VVG to TO disclose VV information NN as IN permitted VVN by IN this DT section NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 6 CD . SENT 244 CD . SENT 053 CD NOTICE NN OF IN RELEASE NN OF IN CERTAIN JJ OFFENDERS NNS . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT NOTICE NN OF IN IMPENDING JJ RELEASE NN . SENT At IN least JJS 30 CD days NNS before IN the DT release NN of IN any DT inmate NN convicted VVN of IN an DT offense NN requiring VVG registration NN under IN section NN 243 CD . SENT 166 CD , , the DT commissioner NN of IN corrections NNS shall MD send VV written JJ notice NN of IN the DT impending JJ release NN to TO the DT sheriff NN of IN the DT county NN and CC the DT police NN chief NN of IN the DT city NN in IN which WDT the DT inmate NN will MD reside VV or CC in IN which WDT placement NN will MD be VB made VVN in IN a DT work NN release NN program NN . SENT The DT sheriff NN of IN the DT county NN where WRB the DT offender NN was VBD convicted VVN also RB shall MD be VB notified VVN of IN the DT inmate's JJ impending JJ release NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1024 CD Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT ADDITIONAL JJ NOTICE NN . SENT The DT same JJ notice NN shall MD be VB sent VVN to TO the DT following VVG persons NNS concerning VVG a DT specific JJ inmate NN convicted VVN of IN an DT offense NN requiring VVG registration NN under IN section NN 243 CD . SENT 166 CD . SENT 1 LS the DT victim NN of IN the DT crime NN for IN which WDT the DT inmate NN was VBD convicted VVN or CC the DT victim's NNS next JJ of IN kin NN if IN the DT crime NN was VBD a DT homicide NN , , if IN the DT victim NN or CC victim's NNS next JJ of IN kin JJ requests NNS the DT notice NN in IN writing NN . SENT 2 LS any DT witnesses NNS who WP testified VVD against IN the DT inmate NN in IN any DT court NN proceedings NNS involving VVG the DT offense NN , , if IN the DT witness NN requests NNS the DT notice NN in IN writing NN . SENT and CC 3 CD any DT person NN specified VVN in IN writing VVG by IN the DT prosecuting VVG attorney NN . SENT If IN the DT victim NN or CC witness NN is VBZ under IN the DT age NN of IN 16 CD , , the DT notice NN required VVN by IN this DT section NN shall MD be VB sent VVN to TO the DT parents NNS or CC legal JJ guardian NN of IN the DT child NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD send VV the DT notices NNS required VVN by IN this DT provision NN to TO the DT last JJ address NN provided VVN to TO the DT commissioner NN by IN the DT requesting VVG party NN . SENT The DT requesting VVG party NN shall MD furnish VV the DT commissioner NN with IN a DT current JJ address NN . SENT Information NN regarding VVG witnesses NNS requesting VVG the DT notice NN , , information NN regarding VVG any DT other JJ person NN specified VVN in IN writing VVG by IN the DT prosecuting VVG attorney NN to TO receive VV the DT notice NN , , and CC the DT notice NN are VBP private JJ data NNS on IN individuals NNS , , as RB defined VVN in IN section NN 13 CD . SENT 02 CD , , subdivision NN 12 CD , , and CC are VBP not RB available JJ to TO the DT inmate NN . SENT The DT notice NN to TO victims NNS provided VVN under IN this DT subdivision NN does VVZ not RB limit VV the DT victim's NNS right RB to TO request VV notice NN of IN release NN under IN section NN 611 CD A DT . SENT 06 CD . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT NO DT EXTENSION NN OF IN RELEASE NN DATE NN . SENT The DT existence NN of IN the DT notice NN requirements NNS contained VVN in IN this DT section NN shall MD in IN no DT event NN require VV an DT extension NN of IN the DT release NN date NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 7 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 609 CD . SENT 115 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 10 CD . SENT SEX NN OFFENDER NN RISK NN ASSESSMENT NN . SENT a DT If IN a DT person NN is VBZ convicted VVN of IN an DT offense NN for IN which WDT registration NN under IN section NN 243 CD . SENT 166 CD is VBZ required VVN , , and CC the DT offender's JJ presumptive JJ sentence NN under IN the DT sentencing NN guidelines NNS is VBZ a DT stayed VVN sentence NN , , the DT probation NN officer NN shall MD assess VV the DT risk NN presented VVN by IN the DT offender NN to TO the DT community NN where WRB the DT offender NN will MD reside VV while IN on IN probation NN and CC shall MD determine VV the DT risk NN level NN to TO which WDT the DT offender NN shall MD be VB assigned VVN under IN paragraph NN b NN . SENT In IN assessing VVG the DT risk NN presented VVN by IN the DT offender NN , , the DT officer NN shall MD take VV into IN account NN the DT public JJ risk NN monitoring NN guidelines NNS established VVN by IN the DT department NN of IN corrections NNS and CC aggravating JJ factors NNS such JJ as IN those DT listed VVN in IN paragraph NN d NN . SENT b SYM An DT offender NN whose WP$ history NN includes VVZ fewer JJR than IN three CD aggravating JJ factors NNS presents VVZ a DT low JJ risk NN to TO the DT community NN and CC shall MD be VB assigned VVN by IN the DT officer NN to TO risk VV level NN I PP . SENT An DT offender NN whose WP$ history NN includes VVZ at IN least JJS three CD aggravating JJ factors NNS presents VVZ an DT intermediate JJ risk NN to TO the DT community NN and CC shall MD be VB assigned VVN by IN the DT officer NN to TO risk VV level NN II NP . SENT An DT offender NN whose WP$ history NN includes VVZ at IN least JJS five CD aggravating JJ factors NNS or CC includes VVZ both DT of IN the DT aggravating JJ factors NNS described VVN in IN paragraph NN d NN , , clauses NNS 3 CD and CC 9 CD , , presents VVZ a DT high JJ risk NN to TO the DT community NN and CC shall MD be VB assigned VVN by IN the DT officer NN to TO risk VV level NN III NP . SENT c SYM The DT officer NN shall MD include VV the DT risk NN assessment NN , , including VVG the DT risk NN level NN to TO which WDT the DT offender NN has VHZ been VBN assigned VVN , , in IN the DT presentence NN investigation NN report NN . SENT If IN the DT offender NN is VBZ assigned VVN to TO the DT intermediate JJ or CC high JJ risk NN level NN , , the DT probation NN officer NN shall MD include VV in IN the DT report NN a DT description NN of IN the DT notification NN actions NNS likely JJ to TO be VB taken VVN by IN the DT local JJ law NN enforcement NN agency NN under IN section NN 609 CD . SENT 1353 CD . SENT d SYM As RB used VVN in IN this DT subdivision NN , , aggravating JJ factors NNS includes VVZ the DT following VVG factors NNS . SENT 1 LS the DT offender NN committed VVD the DT crime NN or CC previous JJ crimes NNS with IN a DT dangerous JJ weapon NN or CC with IN the DT use NN of IN force NN . SENT 2 LS the DT offender NN has VHZ been VBN convicted VVN or CC adjudicated VVN of IN or CC has VHZ admitted VVN to TO having VHG committed VVN more JJR than IN one CD sex NN offense NN . SENT 3 LS the DT offender NN failed VVD to TO successfully RB complete VV offered VVN sex NN offender NN treatment NN . SENT 4 LS the DT victim NN of IN the DT offender's NNS offense NN was VBD particularly RB vulnerable JJ due RB to TO age NN or CC physical JJ or CC mental JJ disability NN . SENT 5 LS the DT offender NN was VBD convicted VVN of IN an DT offense NN an DT element NN of IN which WDT involved VVD the DT use NN of IN a DT position NN of IN authority NN or CC trust NN . SENT 6 CD the DT offender NN committed VVD the DT offense NN by IN nurturing VVG a DT relationship NN with IN a DT victim NN who WP was VBD a DT minor JJ or CC a DT vulnerable JJ adult NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1025 CD 7 CD the DT offender's JJ prior JJ offenses NNS involved VVN assaultive JJ behavior NN over IN an DT extended JJ period NN of IN time NN . SENT 8 CD the DT offender's NN offense NN involved VVD multiple JJ victims NNS . SENT 9 CD a DT psychological JJ sex NN offender NN evaluation NN predicts VVZ that IN the DT offender NN is VBZ highly RB likely JJ to TO commit VV additional JJ sex NN offenses NNS in IN the DT future NN . SENT and CC 10 CD the DT sentencing NN court NN determined VVN that IN the DT offender's JJ prior JJ offense NN or CC offenses NNS were VBD particularly RB cruel JJ or CC violent JJ . SENT Sec NN . SENT 8 CD . SENT 609 CD . SENT 1353 CD SENTENCING NN OF IN SEX NN OFFENDERS NNS . SENT DISCLOSURE NN OF IN INFORMATION NN . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT DEFINITION NN . SENT As IN used VVN in IN this DT section NN , , sex NN offender NN and CC offender NN mean VVP a DT person NN who WP has VHZ been VBN convicted VVN of IN an DT offense NN for IN which WDT registration NN under IN section NN 243 CD . SENT 166 CD is VBZ required VVN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT RISK NN ASSESSMENT NN REVIEW NP . SENT When WRB a DT court NN sentences NNS a DT sex NN offender NN to TO a DT stayed VVN sentence NN , , the DT court NN shall MD review VV the DT risk NN assessment NN included VVD in IN the DT presentence NN investigation NN report NN under IN section NN 609 CD . SENT 115 CD , , subdivision NN 10 CD , , and CC the DT risk NN level NN to TO which WDT the DT offender NN was VBD assigned VVN by IN the DT probation NN officer NN . SENT If IN the DT risk NN assessment NN assigns VVZ the DT offender NN to TO level VV II NP or CC III NP , , the DT court NN shall MD make VV a DT determination NN at IN the DT sentencing NN hearing NN on IN the DT following VVG issues NNS . SENT 1 CD whether IN the DT probation NN officer's NN risk NN assessment NN was VBD reasonable JJ . SENT 2 CD whether IN disclosure NN of IN information NN about IN the DT offender NN to TO the DT community NN is VBZ appropriate JJ . SENT and CC 3 CD whether IN the DT notification NN actions NNS proposed VVN to TO be VB taken VVN by IN the DT law NN enforcement NN agency NN are VBP reasonably RB related VVN to TO the DT level NN of IN danger NN presented VVN by IN the DT offender NN . SENT The DT offender NN has VHZ the DT right NN to TO contest VV the DT risk NN assessment NN at IN the DT sentencing NN hearing NN by IN presenting VVG evidence NN and CC witnesses NNS in IN opposition NN to TO evidence NN contained VVD in IN the DT risk NN assessment NN and CC by IN confronting VVG and CC cross VV examining VVG opposing JJ witnesses NNS . SENT The DT prosecuting VVG attorney NN has VHZ the DT burden NN of IN proof NN to TO show VV , , by IN a DT preponderance NN of IN the DT evidence NN , , that IN the DT risk NN assessment NN and CC proposed VVN notification NN actions NNS are VBP reasonable JJ and CC appropriate JJ . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT LAW NN ENFORCEMENT NN AGENCY NN . SENT DISCLOSURE NN OF IN INFORMATION NN TO TO PUBLIC NN . SENT a DT At IN the DT conclusion NN of IN the DT hearing NN under IN subdivision NN 2 CD , , the DT court NN shall MD notify VV the DT law NN enforcement NN agency NN with IN which WDT the DT offender NN must MD register VV under IN section NN 243 CD . SENT 166 CD of IN the DT risk NN level NN to TO which WDT the DT offender NN has VHZ been VBN assigned VVN , , as RB approved VVN or CC modified VVN by IN the DT court NN . SENT b SYM Consistent JJ with IN the DT court's JJ notification NN under IN subdivision NN 1 CD , , the DT law NN enforcement NN agency NN is VBZ authorized VVN to TO disclose VV information NN to TO the DT public NN regarding VVG the DT offender NN if IN the DT agency NN determines VVZ that DT disclosure NN of IN the DT information NN is VBZ relevant JJ and CC necessary JJ to TO protect VV the DT public NN and CC to TO counteract VV the DT offender's JJ dangerousness NN . SENT The DT extent NN of IN the DT information NN disclosed VVD and CC the DT community NN to TO whom WP disclosure NN is VBZ made VVN must MD relate VV to TO the DT level NN of IN danger NN posed VVN by IN the DT offender NN . SENT c SYM The DT law NN enforcement NN agency NN shall MD consider VV the DT following VVG guidelines NNS in IN determining VVG the DT scope NN of IN disclosure NN made VVN under IN this DT subdivision NN . SENT 1 CD if IN an DT offender NN is VBZ assessed VVN as IN presenting VVG a DT low JJ risk NN to TO the DT community NN , , the DT law NN enforcement NN agency NN may MD maintain VV information NN regarding VVG the DT offender NN within IN the DT agency NN and CC may MD disclose VV it PP to TO other JJ law NN enforcement NN agencies NNS . SENT Additionally RB , , the DT agency NN may MD disclose VV the DT information NN to TO any DT victims NNS of IN or CC witnesses NNS to TO the DT offender's JJ offense NN of IN conviction NN . SENT 2 CD if IN an DT offender NN is VBZ assessed VVN as IN presenting VVG an DT intermediate JJ risk NN to TO the DT community NN , , the DT law NN enforcement NN agency NN also RB may MD disclose VV the DT information NN to TO appropriate JJ school NN officials NNS and CC neighborhood NN groups NNS . SENT and CC 3 CD if IN an DT offender NN is VBZ assessed VVN as IN presenting VVG a DT high JJ risk NN to TO the DT community NN , , the DT law NN enforcement NN agency NN also RB may MD disclose VV the DT information NN to TO those DT community NN members NNS and CC establishments NNS to TO whom WP , , in IN the DT agency's JJ judgment NN , , the DT offender NN may MD pose VV a DT direct JJ or CC potential JJ threat NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS . SENT IMMUNITY NN FROM IN LIABILITY NN . SENT A DT law NN enforcement NN agency NN or CC state NN agency NN shall MD not RB be VB civilly RB or CC criminally RB liable JJ for IN disclosing VVG or CC failing VVG to TO disclose VV information NN as IN permitted VVN by IN this DT section NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1026 CD Sec NN . SENT 9 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 611 CD A DT . SENT 19 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT TESTING VVG ON RP REQUEST NN OF IN VICTIM NN . SENT a DT The NP sentencing NN court NN may MD shall MD issue VV an DT order NN requiring VVG a DT person NN convicted VVN of IN a DT violent JJ crime NN , , as RB defined VVN in IN section NN 609 CD . SENT 152 CD , , or CC a DT juvenile JJ adjudicated VVN delinquent JJ for IN violating VVG section NN 609 CD . SENT 342 CD , , 609 CD . SENT 343 CD , , 609 CD . SENT 344 CD , , or CC 609 CD . SENT 345 CD , , to TO submit VV to TO testing VVG to TO determine VV the DT presence NN of IN human JJ immunodeficiency NN virus NN HIV NP antibody NN if IN . SENT 1 CD evidence NN exists VVZ that IN the DT broken JJ skin NN or CC mucous JJ membrane NN of IN the DT victim NN was VBD exposed VVN to IN or CC had VHD contact NN with IN the DT offender's JJ semen NN or CC blood NN during IN commission NN of IN the DT crime NN in IN a DT manner NN which WDT has VHZ been VBN demonstrated VVN epidemiologically RB to TO transmit VV the DT HIV NP virus NN . SENT and CC 2 CD the DT victim NN requests NNS the DT test NN or CC the DT prosecutor NN moves VVZ for IN the DT test NN order NN in IN camera NN . SENT 2 LS the DT victim NN requests NNS the DT test NN . SENT and CC 3 CD evidence NN exists VVZ that IN the DT broken JJ skin NN or CC mucous JJ membrane NN of IN the DT victim NN was VBD exposed VVN to IN or CC had VHD contact NN with IN the DT offender's JJ semen NN or CC blood NN during IN commission NN of IN the DT crime NN in IN a DT manner NN which WDT has VHZ been VBN demonstrated VVN epidemiologically RB to TO transmit VV the DT HIV NP virus NN . SENT b SYM If IN the DT court NN grants VVZ the DT prosecutor's NNS motion NN , , the DT court NN shall MD order VV that IN the DT test NN be VB performed VVN by IN an DT appropriate JJ health NN professional NN who WP is VBZ trained VVN to TO provide VV the DT counseling NN described VVN in IN section NN 144 CD . SENT 763 CD , , and CC that IN no DT reference NN to TO the DT test NN , , the DT motion NN requesting VVG the DT test NN , , the DT test NN order NN , , or CC the DT test NN results NNS may MD appear VV in IN the DT criminal JJ record NN or CC be VB maintained VVN in IN any DT record NN of IN the DT court NN or CC court NN services NNS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 10 CD . SENT EFFECTIVE JJ DATE NN . SENT Sections NNS 1 CD to TO 8 CD are VBP effective JJ August NP 1 CD , , 1995 CD , , and CC apply VV to TO persons NNS released VVN or CC sentenced VVN on IN or CC after IN that DT date NN . SENT Section NN 9 CD is VBZ effective JJ the DT day NN following VVG final JJ enactment NN . SENT Delete VV the DT title NN and CC insert NN . SENT A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO crime NN prevention NN . SENT requiring VVG notification NN of IN local JJ authorities NNS of IN the DT impending JJ release NN of IN sex NN offenders NNS . SENT authorizing VVG the DT release NN to TO the DT public NN of IN information NN on IN registered JJ sex NN offenders NNS under IN certain JJ circumstances NNS . SENT establishing VVG an DT end NN of IN sentence NN review NN committee NN to TO assess VV risks NNS posed VVN by IN release NN of IN sex NN offenders NNS . SENT providing VVG aggravating JJ factors NNS to TO be VB applied VVN in IN the DT risk NN assessment NN decision NN . SENT clarifying VVG law NN on IN HIV NP testing NN of IN convicted VVN offenders NNS . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 243 CD . SENT 166 CD , , subdivisions NNS 3 CD , , 4 CD , , and CC 7 CD . SENT 609 CD . SENT 115 CD , , by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN . SENT and CC 611 CD A DT . SENT 19 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT proposing VVG coding VVG for IN new JJ law NN in IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapters NNS 244 CD . SENT and CC 609 CD . SENT With IN the DT recommendation NN that IN when WRB so RB amended VVN the DT bill NN pass NN and CC be VB re NN referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Judiciary NP Finance NP . SENT The DT report NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT Osthoff NP from IN the DT Committee NP on IN General NP Legislation NP , , Veterans NP Affairs NPS and CC Elections NNS to TO which WDT was VBD referred VVN . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 220 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO elections NNS . SENT requiring VVG certain JJ special JJ primaries NNS and CC elections NNS to TO be VB conducted VVN by IN mail NN . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 204 CD D NP . SENT 19 CD , , subdivisions NNS 2 CD and CC 3 CD . SENT 204 CD D NP . SENT 20 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT 204 CD D NP . SENT 21 CD , , subdivisions NNS 2 CD and CC 3 CD . SENT 204 CD D NP . SENT 22 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD . SENT and CC 204 CD D NP . SENT 23 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT Reported VVN the DT same JJ back NN with IN the DT following VVG amendments NNS . SENT Page NN 2 CD , , line NN 8 CD , , delete VV either DT Page NP 2 CD , , line NN 9 CD , , delete VV or CC by IN mail NN and CC insert NN , , except IN that WDT a DT special JJ election NN occurring VVG as IN a DT result NN of IN a DT vacancy NN occurring VVG between IN the DT 33 CD rd NN day NN before IN the DT state NN general JJ election NN and CC the DT opening NN day NN of IN the DT legislative JJ session NN in IN the DT odd JJ numbered VVN year NN must MD be VB held VVN by IN mail NN With IN the DT recommendation NN that IN when WRB so RB amended VVN the DT bill NN pass NN . SENT The DT report NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1027 CD Kahn NP from IN the DT Committee NP on IN Governmental JJ Operations NP to TO which WDT was VBD referred VVN . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 307 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO higher JJR education NN . SENT abolishing VVG the DT higher JJR education NN coordinating VVG board NN and CC transferring VVG some DT of IN its PP$ duties NNS . SENT creating VVG a DT higher JJR education NN services NNS office NN and CC a DT higher JJR education NN administrators NNS council NN . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 126 CD . SENT 663 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD . SENT 126 CD A NP . SENT 02 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT 135 CD A NP . SENT 12 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT 135 CD A NP . SENT 15 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT 135 CD A NP . SENT 153 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT 136 CD A NP . SENT 01 CD . SENT 136 CD A NP . SENT 03 CD . SENT 136 CD A NP . SENT 07 CD . SENT 136 CD A NP . SENT 08 CD . SENT 136 CD A NP . SENT 101 CD , , subdivisions NNS 2 CD and CC 3 CD . SENT 136 CD A NP . SENT 15 CD , , subdivisions NNS 3 CD and CC 4 CD . SENT 136 CD A NP . SENT 16 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT 136 CD A NP . SENT 233 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT 136 CD A NP . SENT 26 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD and CC 2 CD . SENT 136 CD A NP . SENT 42 CD . SENT 136 CD A NP . SENT 62 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT 136 CD A NP . SENT 69 CD . SENT 141 CD . SENT 25 CD , , subdivision NN 8 CD . SENT 144 CD . SENT 1487 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT 144 CD . SENT 1488 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD and CC 4 CD . SENT 144 CD . SENT 1489 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD , , 3 CD , , and CC 4 CD . SENT 144 CD . SENT 1490 CD . SENT 144 CD . SENT 1491 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT and CC 298 CD . SENT 2214 CD , , subdivision NN 5 CD . SENT proposing VVG coding VVG for IN new JJ law NN in IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapters NNS 135 CD A NP . SENT and CC 136 CD A DT . SENT repealing VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 135 CD A NP . SENT 052 CD , , subdivisions NNS 2 CD and CC 3 CD . SENT 135 CD A NP . SENT 08 CD . SENT 135 CD A NP . SENT 09 CD . SENT 135 CD A NP . SENT 10 CD . SENT 135 CD A NP . SENT 11 CD . SENT 135 CD A NP . SENT 12 CD , , subdivision NN 5 CD . SENT 136 CD A NP . SENT 02 CD . SENT 136 CD A NP . SENT 04 CD . SENT 136 CD A NP . SENT 041 CD . SENT 136 CD A NP . SENT 1352 CD . SENT 136 CD A NP . SENT 1353 CD . SENT 136 CD A NP . SENT 1354 CD . SENT 136 CD A NP . SENT 85 CD . SENT 136 CD A NP . SENT 86 CD . SENT 136 CD A NP . SENT 87 CD . SENT 136 CD A NP . SENT 88 CD . SENT 144 CD . SENT 1488 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT and CC 148 CD . SENT 236 CD . SENT Reported VVN the DT same JJ back NN with IN the DT following VVG amendments NNS . SENT Page NN 2 CD , , line NN 26 CD , , after IN provost NN of IN insert NN arts NNS , , sciences NNS and CC engineering NN at IN With IN the DT recommendation NN that IN when WRB so RB amended VVN the DT bill NN pass NN and CC be VB re NN referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Ways NPS and CC Means NPS . SENT The DT report NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT Murphy NP from IN the DT Committee NP on IN Judiciary NP Finance NP to TO which WDT was VBD referred VVN . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 336 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO children NNS . SENT providing VVG for IN grants NNS to TO youth NN intervention NN programs NNS . SENT appropriating VVG money NN . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 268 CD . SENT 30 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT Reported VVN the DT same JJ back NN with IN the DT recommendation NN that IN the DT bill NN be VB re NN referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Economic NP Development NP , , Infrastructure NN and CC Regulation NP Finance NP without IN further JJR recommendation NN . SENT The DT report NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT Kahn NP from IN the DT Committee NP on IN Governmental JJ Operations NP to TO which WDT was VBD referred VVN . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 347 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO health NN . SENT creating VVG an DT emergency NN medical JJ services NNS regulatory JJ board NN . SENT providing VVG for IN its PP$ membership NN . SENT transferring VVG certain JJ duties NNS relating VVG to TO emergency NN medical JJ services NNS from IN the DT commissioner NN of IN health NN to TO the DT board NN . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 62 CD N NP . SENT 381 CD , , subdivisions NNS 2 CD , , 3 CD , , and CC 4 CD . SENT 144 CD . SENT 801 CD , , subdivisions NNS 3 CD and CC 5 CD . SENT 144 CD . SENT 802 CD . SENT 144 CD . SENT 803 CD . SENT 144 CD . SENT 804 CD . SENT 144 CD . SENT 806 CD . SENT 144 CD . SENT 807 CD . SENT 144 CD . SENT 808 CD . SENT 144 CD . SENT 809 CD . SENT 144 CD . SENT 8091 CD . SENT 144 CD . SENT 8093 CD . SENT 144 CD . SENT 8095 CD . SENT 144 CD C NP . SENT 01 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT 144 CD C NP . SENT 05 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT 144 CD C NP . SENT 07 CD . SENT 144 CD C NP . SENT 08 CD . SENT 144 CD C NP . SENT 09 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT and CC 144 CD C NP . SENT 10 CD . SENT proposing VVG coding VVG for IN new JJ law NN as IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapter NN 144 CD D NP . SENT repealing VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 144 CD . SENT 8097 CD . SENT Reported VVN the DT same JJ back NN with IN the DT following VVG amendments NNS . SENT Page NN 2 CD , , line NN 7 CD , , before IN the DT colon NN , , insert NN , , except IN for IN the DT person NN listed VVN in IN clause NN 14 CD Page NP 2 CD , , line NN 32 CD , , after IN who WP insert NN resides VVZ in IN Minnesota NP and CC Page NP 3 CD , , line NN 6 CD , , delete VV and CC Page NP 3 CD , , line NN 7 CD , , after IN association NN insert NN , , and CC the DT Minnesota NP chapter NN of IN the DT academy NN of IN pediatrics NN Page NP 3 CD , , line NN 17 CD , , delete VV The DT lieutenant NN governor NN shall MD serve VV as RB and CC insert VV The DT governor NN shall MD designate VV one CD of IN the DT members NNS appointed VVN under IN subdivision NN 1 CD as IN chair NN of IN the DT board NN . SENT Page NN 3 CD , , delete VV line NN 18 CD Page NP 3 CD , , delete VV line NN 28 CD , , and CC insert NN and CC other JJ duties NNS as RB assigned VVN to TO the DT board NN . SENT With IN the DT recommendation NN that IN when WRB so RB amended VVN the DT bill NN pass NN and CC be VB re NN referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Health NP and CC Human NP Services NPS . SENT The DT report NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1028 CD Johnson NP , , R NN . SENT , , from IN the DT Committee NP on IN Labor NP Management NP Relations NNS to TO which WDT was VBD referred VVN . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 401 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO employment NN . SENT increasing VVG the DT minimum JJ wage NN . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 177 CD . SENT 24 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT Reported VVN the DT same JJ back NN with IN the DT recommendation NN that IN the DT bill NN pass NN . SENT The DT report NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT Tunheim NP from IN the DT Committee NP on IN Transportation NP and CC Transit NP to TO which WDT was VBD referred VVN . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 426 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO traffic NN regulations NNS . SENT motor NN vehicles NNS . SENT establishing VVG system NN for IN the DT notification NN , , recording NN , , and CC collection NN of IN delinquent JJ fines NNS for IN parking NN violations NNS . SENT prohibiting VVG registration NN of IN vehicle NN of IN owner NN who WP has VHZ not RB paid VVN the DT fine NN for IN a DT parking NN violation NN . SENT prohibiting VVG issuance NN of IN warrants NNS for IN parking NN violations NNS . SENT imposing VVG a DT fee NN . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 169 CD . SENT 91 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD . SENT 169 CD . SENT 95 CD . SENT and CC 169 CD . SENT 99 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT proposing VVG coding VVG for IN new JJ law NN in IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapters NNS 168 CD . SENT and CC 169 CD . SENT Reported VVN the DT same JJ back NN with IN the DT following VVG amendments NNS . SENT Page NN 3 CD , , line NN 31 CD , , delete VV to TO and CC insert VV , , payable JJ to TO the DT applicable JJ court NN and CC collected VVN by IN Page NP 4 CD , , after IN line NN 18 CD , , insert NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS . SENT EXEMPTION NN . SENT LESSORS NNS . SENT Notwithstanding IN subdivisions NNS 1 CD to TO 4 CD , , the DT registrar NN and CC a DT deputy JJ registrar NN may MD receive VV and CC process VV an DT application NN for IN registration NN of IN a DT motor NN vehicle NN owned VVN by IN a DT motor NN vehicle NN lessor NN licensed VVN under IN section NN 168 CD . SENT 27 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD , , 3 CD , , or CC 4 CD , , if IN the DT violation NN giving VVG rise NN to TO an DT unpaid JJ fine NN was VBD committed VVN by IN a DT lessee NN while IN operating VVG the DT motor NN vehicle NN under IN a DT lease NN or CC rental NN and CC the DT lessor NN has VHZ complied VVN with IN section NN 168 CD . SENT 2701 CD with IN respect NN to TO that DT violation NN . SENT With IN the DT recommendation NN that IN when WRB so RB amended VVN the DT bill NN pass NN and CC be VB re NN referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Judiciary NP . SENT The DT report NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT Osthoff NP from IN the DT Committee NP on IN General NP Legislation NP , , Veterans NP Affairs NPS and CC Elections NNS to TO which WDT was VBD referred VVN . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 450 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO soil NN and CC water NN conservation NN district NN boards NNS . SENT providing VVG that IN the DT office NN of IN soil NN and CC water NN conservation NN district NN supervisor NN is VBZ compatible JJ with IN certain JJ city NN and CC town NN offices NNS . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 103 CD C NP . SENT 315 CD , , by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN . SENT and CC 204 CD B NN . SENT 06 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT Reported VVN the DT same JJ back NN with IN the DT following VVG amendments NNS . SENT Page NN 1 CD , , line NN 26 CD , , after IN the DT period NN , , insert VV This DT subdivision NN does VVZ not RB apply VV to TO an DT office NN located VVN in IN a DT metropolitan JJ county NN as IN that DT term NN is VBZ defined VVN in IN section NN 473 CD . SENT 121 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD . SENT Page NN 2 CD , , line NN 10 CD , , after IN supervisor NN insert NN in IN a DT district NN located VVN in IN a DT county NN that WDT is VBZ not RB a DT metropolitan JJ county NN as IN that DT term NN is VBZ defined VVN in IN section NN 473 CD . SENT 121 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD , , With IN the DT recommendation NN that IN when WRB so RB amended VVN the DT bill NN pass NN and CC be VB placed VVN on IN the DT Consent NP Calendar NN . SENT The DT report NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1029 CD Carlson NP from IN the DT Committee NP on IN Education NN to TO which WDT was VBD referred VVN . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 487 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO higher JJR education NN . SENT bonding VVG . SENT exempting VVG appropriations NNS for IN Minnesota NP state NN college NN and CC university NN libraries NNS from IN the DT one CD third JJ debt NN service NN requirement NN . SENT amending VVG Laws NP 1994 CD , , chapter NN 643 CD , , section NN 35 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD and CC 3 CD . SENT Reported VVN the DT same JJ back NN with IN the DT following VVG amendments NNS . SENT Delete VV everything NN after IN the DT enacting VVG clause NN and CC insert NN . SENT Section NP 1 CD . SENT Laws NNS 1994 CD , , chapter NN 643 CD , , section NN 35 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT HIGHER JJR EDUCATION NN BOARDS NNS . SENT The DT state NN board NN of IN technical JJ colleges NNS , , the DT state NN board NN for IN community NN colleges NNS , , the DT state NN university NN board NN , , or CC their PP$ successors NNS shall MD pay VV one CD third NN of IN the DT debt NN service NN on IN state NN bonds NNS sold VVN to TO finance VV projects NNS authorized VVN by IN this DT act NN . SENT Appropriations NNS for IN higher JJR education NN asset NN preservation NN and CC renewal NN and CC for IN libraries NNS are VBP not RB subject JJ to TO the DT one CD third JJ debt NN service NN requirement NN . SENT After IN each DT sale NN of IN general JJ obligation NN bonds NNS , , the DT commissioner NN of IN finance NN shall MD notify VV the DT state NN board NN of IN technical JJ colleges NNS , , the DT state NN board NN for IN community NN colleges NNS , , the DT state NN university NN board NN , , and CC the DT higher JJR education NN board NN of IN the DT amounts NNS for IN which WDT each DT system NN is VBZ assessed VVN of IN for IN each DT year NN for IN the DT life NN of IN the DT bonds NNS . SENT Amend VV the DT title NN as RB follows VVZ . SENT Page NN 1 CD , , line NN 6 CD , , delete VV subdivisions NNS 1 CD and CC 3 CD and CC insert VV subdivision NN 1 CD With IN the DT recommendation NN that IN when WRB so RB amended VVN the DT bill NN pass NN and CC be VB re NN referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Capital NP Investment NP . SENT The DT report NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT Brown NP from IN the DT Committee NP on IN Environment NP and CC Natural NP Resources NPS Finance NP to TO which WDT was VBD referred VVN . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 488 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO petroleum NN tank NN release NN cleanup NN fund NN . SENT providing VVG for IN payment NN for IN a DT site NN assessment NN prior RB to TO tank VV removal NN . SENT modifying VVG reimbursement NN provisions NNS . SENT adding VVG requirements NNS for IN tank NN monitoring NN . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 115 CD C NP . SENT 02 CD , , by IN adding VVG subdivisions NNS . SENT 115 CD C NP . SENT 03 CD , , subdivision NN 10 CD . SENT 115 CD C NP . SENT 09 CD , , subdivisions NNS 2 CD , , 3 CD , , and CC 3 CD b SYM . SENT 115 CD C NP . SENT 11 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT 115 CD C NP . SENT 12 CD . SENT and CC 115 CD C NP . SENT 13 CD . SENT proposing VVG coding VVG for IN new JJ law NN in IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapters NNS 115 CD C NP . SENT and CC 116 CD . SENT Reported VVN the DT same JJ back NN with IN the DT following VVG amendments NNS . SENT Page NN 1 CD , , after IN line NN 16 CD , , insert NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 2 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 115 CD C NP . SENT 02 CD , , subdivision NN 11 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 11 CD . SENT POLITICAL JJ SUBDIVISION NN . SENT Political JJ subdivision NN means VVZ a DT county NN , , a DT town NN , , or CC a DT statutory JJ or CC home NN rule NN charter NN city NN , , a DT housing NN and CC redevelopment NN authority NN , , an DT economic JJ development NN authority NN , , or CC a DT port JJ authority NN . SENT Page NN 4 CD , , after IN line NN 21 CD , , insert NN . SENT e SYM Costs NNS incurred VVN for IN change NN orders NNS executed VVN as IN prescribed VVN in IN rules NNS promulgated VVD under IN this DT chapter NN are VBP presumed VVN reasonable JJ if IN the DT costs NNS are VBP at IN or CC below IN the DT maximum NN set VVD forth RB in IN the DT rules NNS . SENT Notwithstanding IN the DT foregoing JJ , , the DT board NN may MD rebut VV the DT presumption NN of IN reasonableness NN by IN showing VVG that IN cost NN increases NNS in IN the DT change NN order NN are VBP above IN those DT in IN the DT original JJ bid NN or CC are VBP unsubstantiated JJ and CC inconsistent JJ with IN the DT process NN and CC standards NNS required VVN by IN rules NNS promulgated VVD under IN this DT chapter NN . SENT Page NN 4 CD , , line NN 22 CD , , delete VV e NN and CC insert NN f NN Page NP 4 CD , , line NN 30 CD , , delete VV f NN and CC insert NN g NN JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1030 CD Page NP 5 CD , , line NN 11 CD , , delete VV g NN and CC insert NN h NN Page NP 5 CD , , line NN 15 CD , , delete VV h NN Except IN as RB provided VVN in IN paragraph NN k NN , , and CC insert VV i NP Page NP 5 CD , , line NN 16 CD , , strike NN shall MD and CC insert NN may MD Page NP 5 CD , , strike NN lines NNS 20 CD to TO 23 CD Page NP 5 CD , , line NN 24 CD , , strike NN 2 CD and CC insert VV 1 CD Page NP 5 CD , , line NN 26 CD , , strike NN 3 CD and CC insert VV 2 CD Page NP 5 CD , , strike NN lines NNS 28 CD to TO 30 CD and CC insert VV . SENT 3 LS the DT state NN and CC federal JJ rules NNS and CC regulations NNS applicable JJ to TO the DT condition NN or CC operation NN of IN the DT tank NN when WRB the DT noncompliance NN caused VVD or CC failed VVD to TO mitigate VV the DT release NN . SENT Page NN 5 CD , , line NN 31 CD , , delete VV i NP Except IN as RB provided VVN in IN paragraph NN k NN , , and CC insert NN j NN Page NP 5 CD , , line NN 32 CD , , strike NN shall MD and CC insert NN may MD Page NP 5 CD , , line NN 34 CD , , delete VV h NN and CC insert VV i NP and CC strike VV 4 CD and CC insert VV 3 CD Page NP 6 CD , , line NN 1 CD , , strike VV likely RB and CC insert VV reasonable JJ determination NN by IN the DT agency NN of IN the DT Page NP 6 CD , , line NN 8 CD , , delete VV j NN and CC insert NN k NN Page NP 6 CD , , delete VV lines NNS 25 CD to TO 34 CD Page NP 7 CD , , line NN 16 CD , , delete VV h NN and CC insert VV i NP Page NP 7 CD , , after IN line NN 18 CD , , insert NN . SENT Sec NN . 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SENT b SYM Paragraph NN a DT , , clause NN 2 CD , , does VVZ not RB apply VV to TO reimbursement NN for IN costs NNS associated VVN with IN a DT release NN from IN a DT tank NN facility NN . SENT 1 LS owned VVN or CC operated VVN by IN a DT person NN engaged VVN in IN the DT business NN of IN mining NN iron NN ore NN or CC taconite NN . SENT 2 LS owned VVN by IN a DT political JJ subdivision NN that WDT acquired VVD the DT tank NN facility NN prior RB to TO May NP 23 CD , , 1989 CD . SENT or CC 3 CD owned VVN by IN a DT person NN . SENT i NP who WP acquired VVD the DT tank NN facility NN prior RB to TO May NP 23 CD , , 1989 CD . SENT ii NNS who WP did VVD not RB use VV the DT tank NN facility NN for IN the DT bulk JJ storage NN of IN petroleum NN . SENT and CC iii NNS who WP is VBZ not RB affiliated VVN with IN the DT party NN who WP used VVD the DT tank NN facility NN for IN the DT bulk JJ storage NN of IN petroleum NN . SENT Page NN 9 CD , , line NN 35 CD , , delete VV h NN and CC insert VV i NP JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1031 CD Page NP 13 CD , , line NN 9 CD , , delete VV 5 CD and CC insert VV 6 CD Page NP 13 CD , , line NN 11 CD , , delete VV 2 CD and CC insert VV 3 CD and CC delete VV 7 CD and CC insert VV 9 CD Renumber NN the DT sections NNS in IN sequence NN Amend NP the DT title NN as RB follows VVZ . SENT Page NN 1 CD , , line NN 6 CD , , after IN the DT second JJ comma NN , , insert NN subdivision NN 11 CD , , and CC Page NP 1 CD , , line NN 8 CD , , delete VV and CC and CC after IN 3 CD b SYM insert NN , , and CC 3 CD c SYM With IN the DT recommendation NN that IN when WRB so RB amended VVN the DT bill NN pass NN and CC be VB re NN referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Commerce NP , , Tourism NP and CC Consumer NP Affairs NPS . SENT The DT report NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT Anderson NP , , R NN . SENT , , from IN the DT Committee NP on IN Health NP and CC Human NP Services NP to TO which WDT was VBD referred VVN . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 497 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO human JJ services NNS . SENT changing VVG the DT monthly JJ allowance NN deduction NN for IN children NNS of IN institutionalized VVN patients NNS on IN medical JJ assistance NN . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 256 CD B NN . SENT 0575 CD . SENT Reported VVN the DT same JJ back NN with IN the DT recommendation NN that IN the DT bill NN pass NN . SENT The DT report NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT Osthoff NP from IN the DT Committee NP on IN General NP Legislation NP , , Veterans NP Affairs NPS and CC Elections NNS to TO which WDT was VBD referred VVN . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 532 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO veterans NNS . SENT proposing VVG an DT amendment NN to TO the DT Minnesota NP Constitution NP , , article NN XIII NP , , section NN 8 CD , , permitting VVG the DT payment NN of IN a DT monetary JJ bonus NN to TO veterans NNS of IN the DT Persian NP Gulf NP War NP . SENT Reported VVD the DT same JJ back NN with IN the DT recommendation NN that IN the DT bill NN pass NN and CC be VB re NN referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Rules NPS and CC Legislative JJ Administration NN . SENT The DT report NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT Trimble NP from IN the DT Committee NP on IN Regulated JJ Industries NPS and CC Energy NN to TO which WDT was VBD referred VVN . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 638 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO utilities NNS . SENT energy NN . SENT excepting IN cogeneration NN plants NNS from IN the DT requirements NNS of IN the DT power NN plant NN siting VVG act NN . SENT preempting VVG local JJ siting VVG regulations NNS for IN cogeneration NN plants NNS . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 116 CD C NP . SENT 52 CD , , subdivision NN 5 CD . SENT and CC 116 CD C NP . SENT 61 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT Reported VVN the DT same JJ back NN with IN the DT following VVG amendments NNS . SENT Delete VV everything NN after IN the DT enacting VVG clause NN and CC insert NN . SENT ARTICLE NN 1 CD Section NN 1 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 116 CD C NP . SENT 57 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT DESIGNATION NN OF IN SITES NNS SUITABLE JJ FOR IN SPECIFIC JJ FACILITIES NNS . SENT REPORTS NNS . SENT a DT A NP utility NN must MD apply VV to TO the DT board NN in IN a DT form NN and CC manner NN prescribed VVN by IN the DT board NN for IN designation NN of IN a DT specific JJ site NN for IN a DT specific JJ size NN and CC type NN of IN facility NN . SENT The DT application NN shall MD contain VV at IN least JJS two CD proposed VVN sites NNS , , unless IN the DT application NN is VBZ for IN a DT cogeneration NN plant NN , , which WDT produces VVZ both DT electrical JJ and CC useful JJ thermal JJ energy NN . SENT If IN the DT application NN is VBZ for IN a DT cogeneration NN plant NN , , the DT application NN may MD identify VV a DT single JJ site NN if IN the DT site NN is VBZ in IN reasonable JJ proximity NN to TO the DT thermal JJ host NN of IN the DT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1032 CD cogeneration NN plant NN . SENT For IN the DT purposes NNS of IN this DT subdivision NN , , the DT thermal JJ host NN of IN a DT cogeneration NN plant NN means VVZ the DT facility NN in IN which WDT the DT thermal JJ energy NN produced VVN by IN the DT cogeneration NN plant NN is VBZ to TO be VB utilized VVN . SENT The DT board NN shall MD determine VV whether IN the DT cogeneration NN plant NN is VBZ reasonably RB proximate JJ to TO the DT thermal JJ host NN with IN the DT understanding NN that IN the DT site NN should MD be VB adjacent JJ to TO or CC contiguous JJ with IN the DT site NN of IN the DT thermal JJ host NN whenever WRB practicable JJ . SENT In IN the DT event NN a DT utility NN proposes VVZ a DT site NN not RB included VVD in IN the DT board's JJ inventory NN of IN study NN areas NNS , , the DT utility NN shall MD specify VV the DT reasons NNS for IN the DT proposal NN and CC shall MD make VV an DT evaluation NN of IN the DT proposed VVN site NN based VVN upon IN the DT planning NN policies NNS , , criteria NNS and CC standards NNS specified VVN in IN the DT inventory NN . SENT b SYM Pursuant JJ to TO sections NNS 116 CD C NP . SENT 57 CD to TO 116 CD C NP . SENT 60 CD , , the DT board NN shall MD study VV and CC evaluate VV any DT site NN proposed VVN by IN a DT utility NN and CC any DT other JJ site NN the DT board NN deems VVZ necessary JJ which WDT was VBD proposed VVN in IN a DT manner NN consistent JJ with IN rules NNS adopted VVN by IN the DT board NN concerning VVG the DT form NN , , content NN , , and CC timeliness NN of IN proposals NNS for IN alternate JJ sites NNS . SENT No DT site NN designation NN shall MD be VB made VVN in IN violation NN of IN the DT site NN selection NN standards NNS established VVN in IN section NN 116 CD C NP . SENT 55 CD . SENT The DT board NN shall MD indicate VV the DT reasons NNS for IN any DT refusal NN and CC indicate VV changes NNS in IN size NN or CC type NN of IN facility NN necessary JJ to TO allow VV site NN designation NN . SENT Within IN a DT year NN after IN the DT board's JJ acceptance NN of IN a DT utility's JJ application NN , , the DT board NN shall MD decide VV in IN accordance NN with IN the DT criteria NNS specified VVN in IN section NN 116 CD C NP . SENT 55 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD , , the DT responsibilities NNS , , procedures NNS and CC considerations NNS specified VVN in IN section NN 116 CD C NP . SENT 57 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD , , and CC the DT considerations NNS in IN chapter NN 116 CD D NP which WDT proposed VVD site NN is VBZ to TO be VB designated VVN . SENT The DT board NN may MD extend VV for IN just RB cause VV the DT time NN limitation NN for IN its PP$ decision NN for IN a DT period NN not RB to TO exceed VV six CD months NNS . SENT When WRB the DT board NN designates VVZ a DT site NN , , it PP shall MD issue VV a DT certificate NN of IN site NN compatibility NN to TO the DT utility NN with IN any DT appropriate JJ conditions NNS . SENT The DT board NN shall MD publish VV a DT notice NN of IN its PP$ decision NN in IN the DT state NN register NN within IN 30 CD days NNS of IN site NN designation NN . SENT No DT large JJ electric JJ power NN generating NN plant NN shall MD be VB constructed VVN except IN on IN a DT site NN designated VVN by IN the DT board NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 2 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 116 CD C NP . SENT 57 CD , , subdivision NN 5 CD a DT , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS a DT . SENT EXEMPTION NN OF IN CERTAIN JJ SITES NNS . SENT a DT A NP utility NN or CC person NN may MD apply VV to TO the DT board NN in IN a DT form NN and CC manner NN prescribed VVN by IN the DT board NN to TO exempt VV the DT construction NN at IN a DT proposed VVN site NN of IN a DT proposed VVN electric JJ power NN generating NN plant NN with IN a DT capacity NN between IN 50 CD and CC 80 CD megawatts NNS , , or CC in IN the DT case NN of IN a DT proposed VVN cogeneration NN plant NN , , with IN a DT capacity NN greater JJR than IN 50 CD megawatts NNS , , from IN the DT requirements NNS of IN sections NNS 116 CD C NP . SENT 51 CD to TO 116 CD C NP . SENT 69 CD . SENT Within IN 15 CD days NNS of IN the DT board's JJ receipt NN of IN an DT exemption NN application NN , , the DT utility NN or CC person NN shall MD . SENT 1 LS publish VV a DT notice NN and CC description NN of IN the DT exemption NN application NN in IN a DT legal JJ newspaper NN of IN general JJ circulation NN in IN the DT county NN of IN the DT proposed VVN site NN . SENT 2 LS send VV a DT copy NN of IN the DT exemption NN application NN by IN certified JJ mail NN to TO the DT chief JJ executive NN of IN counties NNS , , home NN rule NN charter NN and CC statutory JJ cities NNS , , and CC organized JJ towns NNS within IN ten CD miles NNS of IN the DT proposed VVN site NN . SENT and CC 3 CD mail NN to TO each DT owner NN whose WP$ property NN is VBZ part NN of IN or CC contiguous JJ to TO the DT proposed VVN site NN a DT notice NN and CC description NN of IN the DT exemption NN application NN , , together RB with IN an DT understandable JJ description NN of IN the DT procedures NNS the DT owner NN must MD follow VV should MD the DT owner NN desire NN to TO object VV . SENT b SYM For IN the DT purpose NN of IN giving VVG mailed VVN notice NN under IN this DT subdivision NN , , owners NNS are VBP the DT persons NNS or CC entities NNS shown VVN on IN the DT tax NN records NNS of IN the DT county NN auditor NN or CC , , in IN a DT county NN where WRB tax NN statements NNS are VBP mailed VVN by IN the DT county NN treasurer NN , , on IN the DT records NNS of IN the DT county NN treasurer NN , , but CC other JJ appropriate JJ records NNS may MD be VB used VVN to TO identify VV owners NNS . SENT Except IN for IN owners NNS of IN tax NN exempt JJ property NN or CC property NN taxed VVN on IN a DT gross JJ earnings NNS basis NN , , a DT property NN owner NN whose WP$ name NN does VVZ not RB appear VV on IN the DT records NNS of IN the DT county NN auditor NN or CC the DT county NN treasurer NN is VBZ deemed VVN to TO have VH waived VVN the DT mailed VVN notice NN unless IN the DT owner NN has VHZ requested VVN in IN writing VVG that IN the DT county NN auditor NN or CC county NN treasurer NN , , as IN the DT case NN may MD be VB , , include VVP the DT owner's JJ name NN on IN the DT records NNS for IN that DT purpose NN . SENT The DT failure NN to TO give VV mailed VVN notice NN to TO a DT property NN owner NN or CC defects NNS in IN the DT notice NN does VVZ not RB invalidate VV the DT proceedings NNS , , if IN a DT good JJ faith NN effort NN is VBZ made VVN to TO comply VV with IN this DT subdivision NN . SENT c SYM If IN a DT person NN who WP owns VVZ real JJ property NN that WDT is VBZ part NN of IN or CC contiguous JJ to TO the DT proposed VVN site NN or CC an DT affected JJ political JJ subdivision NN files VVZ an DT objection NN with IN the DT board NN within IN 60 CD days NNS after IN the DT board NN receives VVZ an DT exemption NN application NN , , the DT board NN must MD either RB deny VV the DT exemption NN application NN or CC conduct VV a DT public JJ hearing NN to TO determine VV if IN the DT proposed VVN electric JJ power NN generating NN plant NN at IN the DT proposed VVN site NN will MD cause VV any DT significant JJ human JJ or CC environmental JJ impact NN . SENT d SYM The DT board NN shall MD require VV environmental JJ review NN under IN chapter NN 116 CD D NP to TO assist VV in IN making VVG its PP$ determination NN regarding VVG potential JJ significant JJ human JJ and CC environmental JJ impact NN . SENT e SYM If IN the DT board NN determines VVZ that IN the DT proposed VVN plant NN has VHZ an DT electric JJ power NN production NN capacity NN less JJR than IN 80 CD megawatts NNS , , or CC in IN the DT case NN of IN a DT proposed VVN cogeneration NN plant NN , , that IN the DT plant NN has VHZ an DT electric JJ power NN production NN capacity NN greater JJR than IN 50 CD megawatts NNS , , and CC the DT proposed VVN site NN will MD not RB have VH a DT significant JJ human JJ and CC environmental JJ impact NN , , the DT board NN may MD exempt VV the DT construction NN of IN the DT proposed VVN plant NN at IN the DT proposed VVN site NN from IN the DT requirements NNS of IN sections NNS 116 CD C NP . SENT 51 CD to TO 116 CD C NP . SENT 69 CD with IN any DT appropriate JJ conditions NNS . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1033 CD f SYM If IN an DT exemption NN is VBZ granted VVN , , the DT utility NN or CC person NN must MD comply VV with IN applicable JJ state NN rules NNS , , local JJ zoning NN , , building NN , , and CC land NN use NN rules NNS , , regulations NNS , , and CC ordinances NNS of IN any DT regional JJ , , county NN , , local JJ , , and CC special JJ purpose NN governments NNS in IN which WDT the DT facility NN is VBZ to TO be VB located VVN . SENT g NN The DT board NN may MD , , by IN rule NN , , require VVP a DT fee NN to TO pay VV costs NNS incurred VVN in IN processing NN exemptions NNS . SENT An DT estimated JJ cost NN for IN processing VVG the DT exemption NN application NN must MD be VB discussed VVN with IN the DT applicant NN and CC be VB approved VVN by IN the DT board NN when WRB an DT application NN is VBZ received VVN . SENT The DT applicant NN must MD remit VV 50 CD percent NN of IN the DT approved VVN cost NN within IN 14 CD days NNS of IN acceptance NN of IN the DT application NN . SENT The DT balance NN is VBZ due JJ within IN 30 CD days NNS after IN receipt NN of IN an DT invoice NN from IN the DT board NN . SENT Costs NNS in IN excess NN of IN those DT approved VVN must MD be VB certified VVN by IN the DT board NN and CC charged VVN to TO the DT applicant NN . SENT Certification NN is VBZ prima JJ facie NN evidence NN that IN the DT costs NNS are VBP reasonable JJ and CC necessary JJ . SENT All DT money NN received VVD pursuant JJ to TO this DT subdivision NN must MD be VB deposited VVN in IN a DT special JJ account NN . SENT Money NN in IN the DT account NN is VBZ appropriated VVN to TO the DT board NN to TO pay VV expenses NNS incurred VVN in IN processing VVG the DT application NN and CC in IN the DT event NN the DT expenses NNS are VBP less JJR than IN the DT fee NN paid VVD , , to TO refund VV the DT excess NN to TO the DT applicant NN . SENT ARTICLE NN 2 CD Section NN 1 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 216 CD B NN . SENT 243 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT CERTIFICATE NN REQUIRED VVD . SENT No DT large JJ energy NN facility NN shall MD be VB sited VVN or CC constructed VVN in IN Minnesota NP , , or CC if IN already RB sited VVN and CC constructed VVN under IN an DT exemption NN granted VVD pursuant JJ to TO section NN 3 CD , , be VB allowed VVN to TO operate VV and CC generate VV electric JJ power NN , , without IN the DT issuance NN of IN a DT certificate NN of IN need NN by IN the DT commission NN pursuant JJ to TO sections NNS 216 CD C NP . SENT 05 CD to TO 216 CD C NP . SENT 30 CD and CC this DT section NN and CC consistent JJ with IN the DT criteria NNS for IN assessment NN of IN need NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 2 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 216 CD B NN . SENT 243 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT SHOWING NN REQUIRED VVN FOR IN CONSTRUCTION NN . SENT No DT proposed VVN large JJ energy NN facility NN shall MD be VB certified VVN for IN construction NN unless IN the DT applicant NN can MD show VV that DT demand NN for IN electricity NN cannot NN be VB met VVN more JJR cost NN effectively RB through IN energy NN conservation NN and CC load NN management NN measures NNS and CC unless IN the DT applicant NN has VHZ otherwise RB justified VVN its PP$ need NN . SENT In IN assessing VVG need NN , , the DT commission NN shall MD evaluate VV . SENT 1 LS the DT accuracy NN of IN the DT long JJ range NN energy NN demand NN forecasts NNS on IN which WDT the DT necessity NN for IN the DT facility NN is VBZ based VVN . SENT 2 LS the DT effect NN of IN existing JJ or CC possible JJ energy NN conservation NN programs NNS under IN sections NNS 216 CD C NP . SENT 05 CD to TO 216 CD C NP . SENT 30 CD and CC this DT section NN or CC other JJ federal JJ or CC state NN legislation NN on IN long JJ term NN energy NN demand NN . SENT 3 LS the DT relationship NN of IN the DT proposed VVN facility NN to TO overall JJ state NN energy NN needs VVZ , , as RB described VVN in IN the DT most RBS recent JJ state NN energy NN policy NN and CC conservation NN report NN prepared VVN under IN section NN 216 CD C NP . SENT 18 CD . SENT 4 CD promotional JJ activities NNS that WDT may MD have VH given VVN rise NN to TO the DT demand NN for IN this DT facility NN . SENT 5 CD socially RB beneficial JJ uses NNS of IN the DT output NN of IN this DT facility NN , , including VVG its PP$ uses NNS to TO protect VV or CC enhance VV environmental JJ quality NN . SENT 6 CD the DT effects NNS of IN the DT facility NN in IN inducing VVG future JJ development NN . SENT 7 CD possible JJ alternatives NNS for IN satisfying VVG the DT energy NN demand NN including VVG but CC not RB limited JJ to TO potential JJ for IN increased JJ efficiency NN of IN existing VVG energy NN generation NN facilities NNS . SENT 8 CD the NP policies NNS , , rules NNS , , and CC regulations NNS of IN other JJ state NN and CC federal JJ agencies NNS and CC local JJ governments NNS . SENT and CC 9 CD any DT feasible JJ combination NN of IN energy NN conservation NN improvements NNS , , required VVN under IN section NN 216 CD B NN . SENT 241 CD , , that WDT can MD i NP replace VV part NN or CC all DT of IN the DT energy NN to TO be VB provided VVN by IN the DT proposed VVN facility NN , , and CC ii NNS compete VVP with IN it PP economically RB . SENT 10 CD whether IN adding VVG the DT capacity NN would MD displace VV existing VVG capacity NN in IN a DT utility's JJ rate NN base NN , , and CC if IN so RB , , whether IN the DT resulting VVG utility NN system NN would MD achieve VV lower JJR total JJ cost NN , , including VVG environmental JJ cost NN as IN determined VVN under IN section NN 216 CD B NN . SENT 2433 CD . SENT and CC 11 CD whether IN adding VVG the DT capacity NN would MD reduce VV a DT utility's JJ ability NN to TO achieve VV , , in IN the DT most JJS cost NN effective JJ manner NN , , the DT renewable JJ energy NN additions NNS anticipated VVN in IN its PP$ approved VVN resource NN plan NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 3 LS . SENT EXEMPTION NN FOR IN COGENERATION NN FACILITIES NNS GREATER JJR THAN IN 80 CD MEGAWATTS NNS . SENT a DT A NP person NN proposing VVG to TO construct VV a DT cogeneration NN facility NN which WDT will MD utilize VV as IN its PP$ fuel NN gasified VVD petroleum NN coke NN derived VVN as IN a DT waste NN by IN product NN of IN the DT oil NN refining NN process NN at IN an DT oil NN refining NN facility NN owned VVN by IN the DT proposer NN and CC with IN a DT net JJ capacity NN , , alone RB or CC in IN combination NN with IN other JJ plants NNS at IN a DT single JJ site NN , , of IN not RB less JJR than IN 80 CD megawatts NNS , , nor CC more JJR than IN JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1034 CD 275 CD megawatts NNS , , may MD apply VV to TO the DT commission NN for IN a DT certificate NN of IN exemption NN from IN this DT section NN . SENT This DT exemption NN applies VVZ only RB to TO the DT first JJ 275 CD megawatts NNS of IN cogeneration NN for IN which WDT an DT exemption NN has VHZ been VBN applied VVN for IN under IN this DT section NN . SENT Once RB the DT commission NN has VHZ received VVN applications NNS from IN persons NNS who WP create VVP petroleum NN coke NN as IN a DT by IN product NN of IN the DT oil NN refining NN process NN at IN an DT oil NN refining NN facility NN owned VVN by IN that DT person NN for IN cogeneration NN facilities NNS utilizing VVG the DT petroleum NN coke NN in IN a DT gasified VVN form NN as IN its PP$ fuel NN totaling VVG a DT net JJ 275 CD megawatts NNS of IN cogeneration NN capacity NN , , the DT commission NN may MD not RB grant VV any DT additional JJ exemptions NNS from IN the DT certificate NN of IN need NN process NN under IN this DT section NN or CC Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , section NN 216 CD B NN . SENT 243 CD . SENT In IN addition NN , , an DT exemption NN granted VVN under IN this DT section NN or CC Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , section NN 216 CD B NN . SENT 243 CD , , may MD apply VV only RB to TO those DT facilities NNS that WDT , , in IN addition NN to TO the DT above JJ requirements NNS , , are VBP . SENT 1 LS a DT cogeneration NN facility NN or CC a DT qualifying VVG cogeneration NN facility NN as IN defined VVN in IN the DT Federal NP Power NP Act NP , , United NP States NPS Code NP , , title NN 16 CD , , section NN 796 CD , , paragraph NN 18 CD , , subparagraphs NNS A NP and CC B NP , , and CC the DT regulations NNS promulgated VVD under IN that DT section NN . SENT or CC 2 CD an DT eligible JJ facility NN producing VVG electric JJ power NN as IN an DT exempt JJ wholesale JJ generator NN , , as RB defined VVN in IN the DT Federal NP Public NP Utility NP Holding NP Company NP Act NP , , United NP States NPS Code NP , , title NN 15 CD , , section NN 79 CD z NN 5 CD a DT , , subsection NN a DT , , paragraph NN 2 CD , , that WDT is VBZ also RB a DT cogeneration NN facility NN or CC a DT qualifying VVG cogeneration NN facility NN . SENT b SYM The DT commission NN shall MD grant VV a DT certificate NN of IN exemption NN , , within IN 120 CD days NNS of IN the DT receipt NN of IN the DT application NN , , if IN the DT commission NN finds VVZ . SENT 1 CD that IN the DT person NN proposing VVG to TO construct VV the DT facility NN has VHZ filed VVN with IN the DT commission NN , , prior RB to TO the DT commencement NN of IN actual JJ construction NN of IN the DT facility NN , , a DT document NN signed VVN by IN the DT owner NN , , or CC agent NN of IN the DT owner NN , , stating VVG that IN the DT owner NN of IN the DT proposed VVN facility NN waives VVZ all DT rights NNS under IN the DT Federal NP Public NP Utility NP Regulatory NP Policies NNS Act NP , , United NP States NPS Code NP , , title NN 16 CD , , section NN 824 CD a DT 3 CD and CC the DT regulations NNS promulgated VVD under IN that DT section NN , , to TO require VV any DT electric JJ utility NN to TO offer VV to TO purchase VV , , or CC to TO purchase VV , , electric JJ energy NN or CC capacity NN from IN the DT facility NN . SENT The DT waiver NN shall MD identify VV the DT site NN and CC the DT anticipated JJ net JJ kilowatt NN capacity NN of IN the DT facility NN . SENT 2 CD that IN the DT proposed VVN cogeneration NN facility NN meets VVZ the DT minimum JJ standards NNS of IN efficiency NN for IN a DT qualifying VVG cogeneration NN facility NN set VVD forth RB under IN the DT Federal NP Power NP Act NP , , United NP States NPS Code NP , , title NN 16 CD , , section NN 796 CD , , paragraph NN 18 CD , , and CC the DT regulations NNS promulgated VVD under IN that DT section NN , , as IN the DT standards NNS existed VVD as RB of IN the DT date NN the DT waiver NN of IN rights NNS under IN clause NN 1 CD was VBD originally RB filed VVN with IN the DT commission NN . SENT These DT federal JJ standards NNS of IN efficiency NN shall MD be VB the DT only JJ standards NNS for IN efficiency NN considered VVN in IN making VVG this DT determination NN . SENT The DT person NN proposing VVG to TO construct VV the DT facility NN must MD provide VV to TO the DT commission NN such JJ information NN as IN the DT commission NN deems VVZ necessary JJ to TO make VV the DT findings NNS required VVN for IN a DT certificate NN of IN exemption NN . SENT and CC 3 CD that IN the DT project NN is VBZ in IN the DT public JJ interest NN , , considering VVG solely RB the DT provisions NNS of IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , section NN 216 CD B NN . SENT 243 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD , , clauses NNS 10 CD and CC 11 CD . SENT Any DT information NN relating VVG to TO the DT facility's JJ cost NN of IN generation NN must MD be VB kept VVN confidential JJ by IN the DT commission NN . SENT c SYM A DT facility NN granted VVD a DT certificate NN of IN exemption NN under IN this DT section NN may MD not RB be VB sold VVN or CC otherwise RB transferred VVN to TO any DT other JJ person NN or CC entity NN unless IN the DT buyer NN or CC transferee NN . SENT 1 CD files NNS with IN the DT commission NN a DT waiver NN of IN rights NNS as IN described VVN in IN paragraph NN b NN , , clause NN 1 CD , , signed VVN by IN the DT buyer NN or CC agent NN of IN the DT buyer NN . SENT or CC 2 CD relinquishes VVZ the DT certificate NN of IN exemption NN and CC obtains VVZ a DT certificate NN of IN need NN under IN this DT section NN or CC Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , section NN 216 CD B NN . SENT 243 CD . SENT d SYM The DT owner NN of IN a DT facility NN granted VVD a DT certificate NN of IN exemption NN under IN this DT section NN must MD relinquish VV the DT certificate NN of IN exemption NN and CC obtain VV a DT certificate NN of IN need NN under IN this DT section NN or CC Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , section NN 216 CD B NN . SENT 243 CD , , to TO continue VV to TO operate VV the DT facility NN if IN . 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SENT b SYM Upon IN receiving VVG the DT application NN , , the DT commissioner NN of IN revenue NN shall MD request VV the DT commissioner NN of IN public JJ service NN to TO make VV a DT determination NN of IN the DT efficiency NN of IN the DT applicant's JJ electric JJ power NN generation NN facility NN . SENT The DT applicant NN shall MD provide VV the DT commissioner NN of IN public JJ service NN with IN whatever WDT information NN the DT commissioner NN deems VVZ necessary JJ to TO make VV the DT determination NN . SENT Within IN 30 CD days NNS of IN the DT receipt NN of IN the DT necessary JJ information NN , , the DT commissioner NN of IN public JJ service NN shall MD determine VV the DT efficiency NN of IN the DT facility NN and CC certify VV the DT findings NNS of IN that DT determination NN to TO the DT commissioner NN of IN revenue NN every DT two CD years NNS thereafter RB from IN the DT date NN of IN the DT original JJ certification NN . 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SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD use VV the DT high JJ heating NN value NN for IN all DT substances NNS in IN the DT commissioner's JJ efficiency NN calculations NNS . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT SLIDING VVG SCALE NN EXCLUSION NN . SENT Based VVN upon IN the DT efficiency NN determination NN provided VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN of IN public JJ service NN as IN described VVN in IN subdivision NN 1 CD , , the DT commissioner NN of IN revenue NN shall MD subtract VV ten CD percent NN of IN the DT market NN value NN of IN the DT qualifying VVG property NN for IN each DT percent NN that IN the DT efficiency NN of IN that DT specific JJ facility NN , , as RB determined VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN of IN public JJ service NN , , is VBZ above IN 42 CD percent NN . SENT The DT reduction NN in IN market NN value NN shall MD be VB reflected VVN in IN the DT market NN value NN of IN the DT facility NN beginning NN with IN the DT assessment NN year NN immediately RB following VVG the DT determination NN . SENT For IN a DT facility NN that WDT has VHZ its PP$ market NN value NN assessed VVN by IN the DT county NN in IN which WDT the DT facility NN is VBZ located VVN , , the DT commissioner NN of IN revenue NN shall MD certify VV to TO the DT assessor NN of IN that DT county NN the DT percentage NN of IN the DT market NN value NN of IN the DT facility NN to TO be VB excluded VVN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 2 LS . SENT SUNSET NN . SENT STUDY NN . SENT This DT act NN shall MD be VB repealed VVN as RB of IN August NP 1 CD , , 1998 CD , , but CC the DT repeal NN shall MD not RB apply VV to TO any DT facility NN which WDT has VHZ commenced VVD actual JJ construction NN prior RB to TO that DT date NN and CC has VHZ received VVN a DT certificate NN of IN exemption NN under IN article NN 2 CD , , section NN 3 CD . SENT The DT public JJ utilities NNS commission NN shall MD review VV the DT actual JJ and CC potential JJ positive JJ and CC negative JJ impacts NNS of IN this DT act NN , , and CC report VV its PP$ findings NNS to TO the DT legislature NN by IN January NP 1 CD , , 1999 CD . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1036 CD Delete VV the DT title NN and CC insert NN . SENT A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO utilities NNS . SENT providing VVG for IN siting VVG and CC construction NN of IN certain JJ power NN plants NNS for IN three CD years NNS . 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SENT providing VVG penalties NNS . SENT appropriating VVG money NN . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 79 CD . SENT 01 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT 79 CD . SENT 074 CD , , by IN adding VVG subdivisions NNS . SENT 79 CD . SENT 252 CD , , subdivisions NNS 2 CD , , 5 CD , , and CC by IN adding VVG subdivisions NNS . SENT 79 CD . SENT 50 CD . SENT 79 CD . SENT 59 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD . SENT 79 CD A NP . SENT 01 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD . SENT 79 CD A NP . SENT 02 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD and CC 2 CD . SENT 79 CD A NP . SENT 04 CD , , subdivisions NNS 2 CD and CC 9 CD . SENT 79 CD A NP . SENT 15 CD . SENT 175 CD . SENT 007 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD and CC 3 CD . SENT 176 CD . SENT 011 CD , , subdivisions NNS 15 CD and CC 18 CD . SENT 176 CD . SENT 021 CD , , subdivisions NNS 3 CD and CC 3 CD a DT . SENT 176 CD . SENT 061 CD , , subdivision NN 10 CD . SENT 176 CD . 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SENT g NN A DT statement NN from IN the DT accountant NN of IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN showing VVG that IN the DT combined JJ net JJ worth NN of IN all DT of IN the DT initial JJ members NNS which WDT shall MD be VB at IN least JJS equal JJ to TO 1 CD , , 500 CD , , 000 CD or CC ten CD times NNS the DT group's NN retention NN level NN with IN the DT workers NNS compensation NN reinsurance NN association NN whichever WDT is VBZ less JJR . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT APPROVAL NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD approve VV an DT application NN for IN self NN insurance NN upon IN a DT determination NN that IN all DT of IN the DT following VVG conditions NNS are VBP met VVN . SENT 1 LS a DT completed VVN application NN and CC all DT required JJ documents NNS have VHP been VBN submitted VVN to TO the DT commissioner NN . SENT 2 LS the DT financial JJ ability NN of IN mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN is VBZ sufficient JJ to TO fulfill VV all DT obligations NNS that WDT may MD arise VV under IN this DT chapter NN or CC chapter NN 176 JJ . SENT 3 LS the DT annual JJ premium NN of IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN to TO be VB charged VVN to TO initial JJ members NNS is VBZ at IN least JJS 300 CD , , 000 CD . SENT 4 CD no RB individual JJ member's NNS premium NN comprises VVZ more JJR than IN 20 CD percent NN of IN the DT entire JJ mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group's NNS annual JJ premium NN . SENT 5 LS the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN has VHZ contracted VVN with IN a DT service NN company NN to TO administer VV its PP$ program NN . SENT and CC 6 CD the DT required JJ securities NNS or CC surety NN bond NN shall MD be VB on IN deposit NN prior RB to TO the DT effective JJ date NN of IN coverage NN for IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1039 CD Sec NN . SENT 10 CD . SENT 79 CD B NP . SENT 04 CD MUTUAL JJ SELF NN INSURANCE NN GROUP NP OPERATING NN REQUIREMENTS NNS . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT BOARD NN OF IN DIRECTORS NNS . SENT a DT A NP mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN shall MD elect VV a DT board NN of IN directors NNS who WP shall MD have VH complete JJ authority NN over IN and CC control NN of IN the DT assets NNS of IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN . SENT The DT board NN of IN directors NNS will MD also RB be VB responsible JJ for IN all DT of IN the DT operations NNS of IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN . SENT b SYM The DT composition NN of IN the DT board NN of IN directors NNS shall MD be VB owners NNS , , officers NNS , , directors NNS , , partners NNS , , or CC employees NNS of IN members NNS of IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN . SENT c SYM The DT directors NNS shall MD approve VV applications NNS for IN membership NN in IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT BYLAWS NNS . SENT a DT The DT directors NNS of IN each DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN shall MD cause VV to TO be VB adopted VVN a DT set NN of IN bylaws NNS that WDT shall MD govern VV the DT operation NN of IN the DT group NN . SENT These DT bylaws NNS must MD specifically RB state VV the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group's NNS intention NN to TO operate VV under IN the DT provisions NNS of IN this DT statute NN rather RB than IN the DT provisions NNS of IN chapter NN 79 CD A DT . SENT All DT bylaws NNS or CC amendments NNS to TO the DT bylaws NNS are VBP subject JJ to TO prior JJ approval NN by IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT b SYM These DT bylaws NNS shall MD contain VV the DT following VVG subjects NNS . SENT 1 CD qualifications NNS for IN mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN membership NN , , including VVG underwriting NN considerations NNS . SENT 2 LS the DT method NN for IN selecting VVG the DT board NN of IN directors NNS including VVG the DT directors NNS terms NNS of IN office NN and CC the DT positions NNS of IN chairperson NN , , secretary NN , , and CC treasurer NN . SENT 3 LS a DT requirement NN of IN active JJ involvement NN and CC oversight NN by IN the DT board NN or CC committees NNS of IN members NNS appointed VVN by IN the DT board NN , , in IN the DT operation NN , , risk NN management NN , , member NN selection NN , , and CC financial JJ condition NN of IN the DT group NN . SENT 4 LS the DT procedure NN for IN amending VVG the DT bylaws NNS . SENT 5 CD investment NN of IN all DT assets NNS of IN the DT fund NN . SENT 6 CD frequency NN and CC extent NN of IN loss NN control NN or CC safety NN engineering NN services NNS provided VVN to TO members NNS . SENT 7 CD a DT schedule NN for IN payment NN and CC collection NN of IN premiums NNS . SENT 8 CD expulsion NN procedures NNS , , including VVG expulsion NN for IN nonpayment NN of IN premiums NNS and CC expulsion NN for IN excessive JJ losses NNS . SENT 9 CD delineation NN of IN authority NN granted VVN to TO the DT fiscal JJ agent NN . SENT 10 CD delineation NN of IN authority NN granted VVN to TO the DT service NN company NN . SENT 11 CD basis NN for IN determining VVG rating NN plan NN and CC premium NN contributions NNS by IN members NNS , , including VVG any DT experience NN rating NN program NN , , schedule NN rating NN plan NN , , or CC premium NN discount NN plan NN . SENT 12 CD procedures NNS for IN resolving VVG disputes NNS between IN members NNS of IN the DT group NN , , which WDT shall MD not RB include VV submitting VVG them PP to TO the DT commissioner NN . SENT and CC 13 CD basis NN for IN determining VVG distribution NN of IN any DT surplus NN to TO the DT members NNS or CC assessing VVG the DT membership NN to TO make VV up RP any DT deficit NN . SENT c SYM All DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN groups NNS shall MD file VV copies NNS of IN its PP$ current JJ bylaws NNS with IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT Any DT changes NNS in IN the DT bylaws NNS shall MD be VB filed VVN with IN the DT commissioner NN at IN least JJS 30 CD days NNS prior RB to TO their PP$ taking VVG effect NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN reserves VVZ the DT right NN to TO order VV the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN to TO rescind VV , , revoke VV , , or CC amend VV any DT bylaw NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT ANNUAL JJ REVIEW NP . SENT The DT directors NNS shall MD review VV at IN least JJS annually RB the DT following VVG items NNS for IN the DT purpose NN of IN determining VVG whether IN these DT areas NNS of IN concern NN are VBP being VBG adequately RB provided VVN for IN . SENT 1 CD service NN company NN performance NN . SENT 2 CD loss NN control NN and CC safety NN engineering NN . SENT 3 CD investment NN policies NNS . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1040 CD 4 CD collection NN of IN delinquent JJ debts NNS . SENT 5 CD expulsion NN procedures NNS . SENT 6 CD initial JJ member NN review NN . SENT 7 CD fiscal JJ agent NN performance NN . SENT and CC 8 CD claims NNS handling VVG and CC reporting VVG . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS . SENT FINANCIAL JJ STANDARDS NNS . SENT Mutual JJ self NN insurance NN groups NNS shall MD have VH and CC maintain VV . SENT 1 LS combined VVN net JJ worth NN of IN all DT of IN the DT members NNS in IN an DT amount NN at IN least JJS equal JJ to TO 1 CD , , 500 CD , , 000 CD or CC ten CD times NNS the DT group's NN selected VVD retention NN level NN of IN the DT workers NNS compensation NN reinsurance NN association NN , , whichever WDT is VBZ less JJR . SENT 2 CD sufficient JJ assets NNS , , net JJ worth NN , , and CC liquidity NN in IN the DT group's NN common JJ claims NNS fund NN to TO promptly RB and CC completely RB meet VV all DT obligations NNS of IN its PP$ members NNS under IN this DT chapter NN or CC chapter NN 176 CD . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS . SENT RATES NNS . SENT a DT The DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN shall MD not RB vary VV its PP$ rating NN practices NNS from IN the DT rating NN plan VVP most RBS recently RB approved VVN for IN use NN by IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT The DT group NN shall MD be VB permitted VVN to TO replace VV its PP$ rating NN plan NN with IN another DT upon IN approval NN by IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT The DT group NN shall MD be VB allowed VVN to TO change VV its PP$ rating NN plan NN no RB more RBR than IN once RB per IN year NN . SENT b SYM A DT rating NN plan NN must MD indicate VV the DT method NN in IN which WDT premiums NNS are VBP to TO be VB charged VVN to TO members NNS including VVG manual JJ rates NNS to TO be VB used VVN for IN each DT relevant JJ payroll NN classification NN code NN . SENT The DT rating NN plan NN shall MD be VB reviewed VVN by IN an DT actuary NN and CC shall MD include VV an DT analysis NN of IN the DT actuarial JJ soundness NN of IN the DT plan NN and CC the DT effect NN of IN the DT plan NN on IN fund NN solvency NN and CC liquidity NN . SENT Premium NN volume NN discounts NNS and CC a DT schedule NN rating NN plan NN will MD be VB permitted VVN if IN they PP can MD be VB shown VVN to TO be VB actuarially RB sound JJ and CC a DT description NN of IN how WRB they PP will MD be VB used VVN is VBZ included VVN with IN the DT application NN . SENT c SYM In IN developing VVG its PP$ rating NN plan NN , , the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN shall MD base VV its PP$ plan NN on IN the DT Minnesota NP workers NNS compensation NN insurers NNS association's NNS manual JJ of IN rules NNS , , rates NNS , , and CC classifications NNS approved VVN for IN use NN in IN Minnesota NP by IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 6 CD . SENT NEW JJ MEMBERSHIP NN . SENT a DT The DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN shall MD file VV with IN the DT commissioner NN the DT name NN of IN any DT new JJ employer NN that WDT has VHZ been VBN accepted VVN in IN the DT group NN prior RB to TO the DT initiation NN date NN of IN membership NN along IN with IN the DT member's NNS signed VVD indemnity NN agreement NN and CC evidence NN the DT member NN has VHZ deposited VVN sufficient JJ premiums NNS with IN the DT group NN as IN required VVN by IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group's NN bylaws NNS or CC plan NN of IN operation NN . SENT The DT security NN deposit NN of IN the DT group NN will MD be VB increased VVN to TO an DT amount NN equal JJ to TO 50 CD percent NN of IN the DT new JJ member's NN premium NN . SENT b SYM An DT employer NN must MD belong VV to TO the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN for IN at IN least JJS one CD year NN . SENT If IN a DT member NN voluntarily RB terminates VVZ its PP$ membership NN in IN a DT group NN during IN the DT second JJ or CC third JJ year NN of IN membership NN , , the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN shall MD assess VV the DT member NN at IN least JJS the DT following VVG penalties NNS . SENT 25 CD percent NN of IN the DT premium NN due JJ from IN that DT member NN for IN that DT year NN if IN termination NN occurs VVZ within IN the DT second JJ year NN of IN membership NN , , and CC 15 CD percent NN of IN the DT premium NN due JJ from IN that DT member NN for IN that DT year NN if IN termination NN occurs VVZ within IN the DT third JJ year NN . SENT No DT penalty NN shall MD be VB required VVN if IN an DT employer's NN withdrawal NN is VBZ due JJ to TO merger NN , , dissolution NN , , sale NN of IN the DT company NN , , or CC change NN in IN the DT type NN of IN business NN . SENT Following VVG the DT completion NN of IN three CD consecutive JJ years NNS of IN membership NN in IN the DT group NN , , withdrawal NN from IN the DT group NN shall MD be VB allowed VVN without IN penalty NN , , provided VVN that IN 30 CD days NNS advance VVP written JJ notice NN is VBZ given VVN to TO the DT board NN of IN directors NNS of IN the DT group NN , , and CC the DT group's NNS plan VVP of IN operation NN or CC bylaws NNS allow VVP such JJ withdrawal NN without IN a DT penalty NN . SENT Any DT penalty NN assessed VVD pursuant JJ to TO this DT subdivision NN shall MD be VB paid VVN to TO the DT common JJ claims NNS fund NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 7 CD . SENT WITHDRAWAL NN OR CC EXPULSION NN . SENT Upon IN receipt NN of IN any DT notice NN of IN a DT member NN to TO withdraw VV or CC a DT decision NN by IN the DT board NN of IN directors NNS to TO expel VV a DT member NN , , the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN shall MD give VV immediate JJ notice NN to TO the DT commissioner NN . SENT If IN the DT combined JJ net JJ worth NN or CC financial JJ condition NN of IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN members NNS , , excluding VVG the DT terminating VVG or CC expelled VVN member NN , , fails VVZ to TO meet VV the DT requirements NNS specified VVN in IN subdivision NN 4 CD , , the DT group NN shall MD so RB notify VV the DT commissioner NN within IN 15 CD days NNS . SENT Subd NP . SENT 8 CD . SENT MUTUAL JJ SELF NN INSURANCE NN GROUP NP COMMON JJ CLAIMS NNS FUND NN . SENT a DT Each DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN shall MD establish VV a DT common JJ claims NNS fund NN . SENT b SYM Each DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN shall MD , , not RB less JJR than IN ten CD days NNS prior RB to TO the DT proposed VVN effective JJ date NN of IN the DT group NN , , collect VV cash NN premiums NNS from IN each DT member NN equal JJ to TO not RB less JJR than IN 20 CD percent NN of IN the DT member's JJ annual JJ workers NNS JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1041 CD compensation NN premium NN to TO be VB paid VVN into IN a DT common JJ claims NNS fund NN , , maintained VVN by IN the DT group NN in IN a DT designated VVN depository NN . SENT The DT remaining JJ balance NN of IN the DT member's JJ premium NN shall MD be VB paid VVN to TO the DT group NN in IN a DT reasonable JJ manner NN over IN the DT remainder NN of IN the DT year NN . SENT Payments NNS in IN subsequent JJ years NNS shall MD be VB made VVN according VVG to TO the DT schedule NN in IN the DT business NN plan NN , , classifications NNS , , and CC rates NNS approved VVN for IN use NN by IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT c SYM Each DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN shall MD initiate VV proceedings NNS against IN a DT member NN when WRB that DT member NN becomes VVZ more JJR than IN 15 CD days NNS delinquent JJ in IN any DT payment NN of IN premium NN to TO the DT fund NN . SENT d SYM There RB shall MD be VB no RB commingling VVG of IN any DT assets NNS of IN the DT common JJ claims NNS fund NN with IN the DT assets NNS of IN any DT individual JJ member NN or CC with IN any DT other JJ account NN of IN the DT service NN company NN or CC fiscal JJ agent NN unrelated JJ to TO the DT payment NN of IN workers NNS compensation NN liabilities NNS incurred VVN by IN the DT group NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 9 CD . SENT FISCAL JJ AGENT NN . SENT a DT The DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN shall MD designate VV a DT fiscal JJ agent NN to TO administer VV the DT financial JJ affairs NNS of IN the DT fund NN . SENT The DT fiscal JJ agent NN shall MD furnish VV a DT fidelity NN bond NN issued VVN by IN a DT licensed VVN and CC admitted VVN insurer NN , , with IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN as IN obligee NN , , in IN an DT amount NN sufficient JJ to TO protect VV the DT fund NN against IN the DT misappropriation NN or CC misuse NN of IN any DT money NN or CC securities NNS . SENT Such JJ fiscal JJ agent NN shall MD not RB be VB an DT owner NN , , officer NN , , or CC employee NN of IN either CC the DT service NN company NN or CC an DT affiliate NN of IN the DT service NN company NN . SENT b SYM All DT funds NNS shall MD remain VV in IN the DT control NN of IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN or CC its PP$ fiscal JJ agent NN . SENT One CD or CC more JJR revolving JJ funds NNS for IN payment NN of IN compensation NN benefits NNS due RB may MD be VB established VVN for IN the DT use NN by IN the DT service NN company NN . SENT The DT service NN company NN shall MD furnish VV a DT fidelity NN bond NN issued VVN by IN a DT licensed VVN and CC admitted VVN insurer NN , , covering VVG its PP$ employees NNS , , with IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN as IN obligee NN , , in IN an DT amount NN sufficient JJ to TO protect VV all DT money NN placed VVN in IN such JJ revolving JJ fund NN . SENT Should MD the DT fidelity NN bond NN of IN the DT fiscal JJ agent NN also RB cover VV the DT money NN in IN the DT revolving JJ fund NN , , the DT service NN company NN shall MD not RB be VB required VVN to TO furnish VV a DT fidelity NN bond NN . SENT c SYM No DT director NN , , fiscal JJ agent NN , , or CC service NN company NN of IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN shall MD utilize VV any DT of IN the DT money NN collected VVN as IN premiums NNS for IN any DT purpose NN unrelated JJ to TO the DT operation NN of IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN . SENT No DT director NN , , fiscal JJ agent NN , , or CC service NN company NN of IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN shall MD borrow VV any DT money NN from IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group's NNS fund NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 10 CD . SENT JOINT JJ AND CC SEVERAL JJ LIABILITY NN . SENT Each DT member NN of IN a DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN is VBZ jointly RB and CC severally RB liable JJ for IN the DT obligations NNS incurred VVN by IN any DT member NN of IN the DT same JJ group NN under IN chapter NN 176 CD for IN any DT fund NN year NN in IN which WDT the DT member NN was VBD a DT participant NN of IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 11 CD . SENT ANNUAL JJ AUDIT NN . SENT The DT accounts NNS and CC records NNS of IN the DT common JJ claims NNS fund NN shall MD be VB audited VVN annually RB . SENT Audits NN shall MD be VB made VVN by IN an DT accountant NN , , based VVN on IN generally RB accepted VVN accounting NN principles NNS and CC generally RB accepted VVD auditing VVG standards NNS , , and CC supported VVD by IN actuarial JJ review NN and CC opinion NN of IN future JJ contingent JJ liabilities NNS . SENT The DT accountant NN shall MD determine VV the DT amount NN of IN deficit NN or CC surplus NN of IN the DT common JJ claims NNS fund NN . SENT All DT audits NN required VVN by IN this DT section NN shall MD be VB filed VVN with IN the DT commissioner NN 120 CD days NNS after IN the DT close NN of IN the DT fiscal JJ year NN of IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN may MD require VV a DT special JJ audit NN to TO be VB made VVN at IN other JJ times NNS if IN the DT financial JJ stability NN of IN the DT fund NN or CC the DT adequacy NN of IN its PP$ reserves NNS is VBZ in IN question NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 12 CD . SENT INVESTMENTS NNS . SENT a DT Any DT securities NNS purchased VVN by IN the DT common JJ claims NNS fund NN shall MD be VB in IN such JJ denominations NNS and CC with IN dates NNS of IN maturity NN to TO ensure VV securities NNS may MD be VB redeemable JJ at IN sufficient JJ time NN and CC in IN sufficient JJ amounts NNS to TO meet VV the DT fund's NNS current JJ and CC long JJ term NN liabilities NNS . SENT b SYM Cash NN assets NNS of IN the DT common JJ claims NNS fund NN may MD be VB invested VVN in IN the DT following VVG securities NNS . SENT 1 CD direct JJ obligations NNS of IN the DT United NP States NPS government NN , , except IN mortgage NN backed VVD securities NNS of IN the DT Government NP National NP Mortgage NP Association NP . SENT 2 CD bonds NNS , , notes NNS , , debentures NNS , , and CC other JJ instruments NNS which WDT are VBP obligations NNS of IN agencies NNS and CC instrumentalities NNS of IN the DT United NP States NPS including VVG , , but CC not RB limited JJ to TO , , the DT federal JJ National NP Mortgage NP Association NP , , the DT federal JJ Home NP Loan NP Mortgage NP Corporation NP , , the DT federal JJ Home NP Loan NP Bank NP , , the DT Student NP Loan NP Marketing NP Association NP , , and CC the DT Farm NP Credit NP System NP , , and CC their PP$ successors NNS , , but CC not RB including VVG collateralized JJ mortgage NN obligations NNS or CC mortgage NN pass NN through IN instruments NNS . SENT 3 CD bonds NNS or CC securities NNS that WDT are VBP issued VVN by IN the DT state NN of IN Minnesota NP and CC that WDT are VBP secured VVN by IN the DT full JJ faith NN and CC credit NN of IN the DT state NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1042 CD 4 CD certificates NNS of IN deposit NN which WDT are VBP insured VVN by IN the DT federal JJ Deposit NP Insurance NP Corporation NP and CC are VBP issued VVN by IN a DT Minnesota NP depository NN institution NN . SENT 5 CD obligations NNS of IN , , or CC instruments NNS unconditionally RB guaranteed VVN by IN , , Minnesota NP depository JJ institutions NNS whose WP$ long JJ term NN debt NN rating NN is VBZ at IN least JJS AA NN , , or CC AA NN 3 CD , , or CC their PP$ equivalent NN by IN at IN least JJS two CD nationally RB recognized VVN rating NN agencies NNS . SENT Subd NP . SENT 13 CD . SENT ADMINISTRATION NN . SENT a DT The DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN shall MD be VB required VVN to TO secure VV administrative JJ services NNS from IN a DT service NN company NN which WDT maintains VVZ an DT office NN in IN the DT state NN of IN Minnesota NP . SENT Services NNS provided VVN by IN the DT service NN company NN must MD at IN a DT minimum NN include VVP claim NN handling NN , , safety NN and CC loss NN control NN , , and CC preparation NN of IN all DT required JJ regulatory JJ reports NNS . SENT b SYM The DT service NN company NN retained VVN by IN a DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN to TO administer VV workers NNS compensation NN claims NNS shall MD estimate VV the DT total JJ accrued JJ liability NN of IN the DT group NN for IN the DT payment NN of IN compensation NN for IN the DT mutual JJ group's NN annual JJ report NN to TO the DT commissioner NN and CC shall MD make VV the DT estimate NN both CC in IN good JJ faith NN and CC with IN the DT exercise NN of IN a DT reasonable JJ degree NN of IN care NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 14 CD . SENT MARKETING VVG AND NP COMMUNICATIONS NPS . SENT A DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group's NN applications NNS , , coverage NN documents NNS , , quotations NNS , , and CC all DT marketing NN materials NNS must MD prominently RB display VV information NN indicating VVG that IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN is VBZ a DT self NN insured JJ program NN , , that WDT members NNS are VBP jointly RB and CC severally RB liable JJ for IN the DT obligations NNS of IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN , , and CC that DT members NNS will MD be VB assessed VVN for IN any DT deficits NNS created VVN by IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 15 CD . SENT REINSURANCE NN . SENT a DT A NP mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN must MD purchase VV specific JJ excess JJ coverage NN with IN the DT workers NNS compensation NN reinsurance NN association NN at IN either CC the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN retention NN level NN of IN 100 CD , , 000 CD or CC the DT lower JJR retention NN level NN for IN its PP$ first JJ three CD years NNS of IN operation NN . SENT After IN that DT time NN it PP may MD select VV the DT higher JJR retention NN level NN with IN prior JJ notice NN given VVN to TO and CC approval NN of IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT b SYM The DT commissioner NN may MD require VV a DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN to TO purchase VV aggregate JJ excess JJ coverage NN . SENT Any DT reinsurance NN or CC excess JJ coverage NN purchased VVD other JJ than IN that DT of IN the DT workers NNS compensation NN reinsurance NN association NN must MD be VB secured VVN with IN an DT insurance NN company NN or CC reinsurer NN licensed VVD to TO underwrite VV such JJ coverage NN in IN Minnesota NP and CC maintains VVZ at IN least JJS an DT A DT rating NN with IN the DT A NP . SENT M NP . SENT Best JJS rating NN organization NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 16 CD . SENT DISBURSEMENT NN OF IN FUND NN SURPLUS NN . SENT a DT One CD hundred CD percent NN of IN any DT surplus NN money NN for IN a DT fund NN year NN in IN excess NN of IN 125 CD percent NN of IN the DT amount NN necessary JJ to TO fulfill VV all DT obligations NNS under IN the DT workers NNS compensation NN act NN , , chapter NN 176 CD , , for IN that DT fund NN year NN may MD be VB declared VVN refundable JJ to TO a DT member NN at IN any DT time NN . SENT The DT date NN shall MD be VB no RB earlier JJR than IN 18 CD months NNS following VVG the DT end NN of IN such JJ fund NN year NN . SENT The DT first JJ disbursement NN of IN fund NN surplus NN may MD not RB be VB made VVN prior RB to TO the DT completion NN of IN an DT operational JJ audit NN by IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT There EX can MD be VB no RB more JJR than IN one CD refund NN made VVN in IN any DT 12 CD month NN period NN . SENT When WRB all PDT the DT claims NNS of IN any DT one CD fund NN year NN have VHP been VBN fully RB paid VVN , , as RB certified VVN by IN an DT actuary NN , , 50 CD percent NN of IN the DT surplus NN money NN from IN that DT fund NN year NN may MD be VB declared VVN refundable JJ . SENT b SYM The DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN shall MD give VV notice NN to TO the DT commissioner NN of IN any DT refund NN . SENT Said VVD notice NN shall MD be VB accompanied VVN by IN a DT statement NN from IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurer's NNS certified VVN public JJ accountant NN certifying VVG that IN the DT proposed VVN refund NN is VBZ in IN compliance NN with IN paragraph NN a DT . SENT Subd NP . SENT 17 CD . SENT SATISFACTION NN OF IN FUND NN DEFICIT NN . SENT In IN the DT event NN of IN a DT deficit NN in IN any DT fund NN year NN , , such JJ deficit NN shall MD be VB paid VVN up RP immediately RB , , either CC from IN surplus NN from IN a DT fund NN year NN other JJ than IN the DT current JJ fund NN year NN , , or CC by IN assessment NN of IN the DT membership NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD be VB notified VVN within IN ten CD days NNS of IN any DT transfer NN of IN surplus NN funds NNS . SENT The DT commissioner NN , , upon IN finding VVG that IN a DT deficit NN in IN a DT fund NN year NN has VHZ not RB been VBN satisfied VVN by IN a DT transfer NN of IN surplus NN from IN another DT fund NN year NN , , shall MD order VV an DT assessment NN to TO be VB levied VVD on IN a DT proportionate JJ basis NN against IN the DT members NNS of IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN during IN that DT fund NN year NN sufficient JJ to TO make VV up RP any DT deficit NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 11 CD . SENT 79 CD B NP . SENT 05 CD MUTUAL JJ SELF NN INSURANCE NN GROUP NP REPORTING VVG REQUIREMENTS NNS . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT REQUIRED JJ REPORTS NNS . SENT Each DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN shall MD submit VV to TO the DT commissioner NN reports VVZ in IN the DT form NN and CC manner NN required VVN in IN section NN 79 CD A DT . SENT 03 CD , , subdivision NN 9 CD . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT OPERATIONAL JJ AUDIT NN . SENT a DT The NP commissioner NN , , prior RB to TO authorizing VVG surplus NN distribution NN of IN a DT mutual JJ group's NN first JJ fund NN year NN or CC no RB later RBR than IN after IN the DT third JJ anniversary NN of IN the DT group's NN authority NN to TO self NN insure VV , , shall MD conduct VV an DT operational JJ audit NN of IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group's NNS claim VVP handling NN and CC reserve NN practices NNS as RB well RB as IN its PP$ underwriting NN procedures NNS to TO determine VV if IN they PP adhere VV to TO the DT group's NN business NN plan NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN may MD select VV outside JJ consultants NNS to TO assist VV in IN conducting VVG the DT audit NN . SENT After IN completion NN of IN the DT audit NN , , the DT commissioner NN shall MD either RB renew VV or CC revoke VV the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group's NNS authority NN to TO self NN insure VV . SENT The DT commissioner NN may MD also RB order VV any DT changes NNS deemed VVD necessary JJ in IN the DT claims NNS handling NN , , reserving VVG practices NNS , , or CC underwriting NN procedures NNS of IN the DT group NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1043 CD b SYM The DT cost NN of IN the DT operational JJ audit NN shall MD be VB borne VVN by IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN . SENT c SYM In IN the DT first JJ three CD years NNS of IN each DT group's NN operation NN , , the DT commissioner NN shall MD provide VV increased JJ oversight NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT UNIT NN STATISTICAL JJ REPORT NN . SENT Each DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN will MD annually RB file VV a DT unit NN statistical JJ report NN to TO the DT Minnesota NP workers NNS compensation NN insurers NNS association NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 12 CD . SENT 79 CD B NP . SENT 06 CD MUTUAL JJ SELF NN INSURANCE NN GROUP NP SECURITY NN DEPOSIT NN . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT ANNUAL JJ SECURING VVG OF IN LIABILITY NN . SENT Each DT year NN every DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN shall MD secure VV future JJ incurred VVN liabilities NNS for IN the DT payment NN of IN compensation NN and CC the DT performance NN of IN the DT obligations NNS of IN its PP$ membership NN imposed VVN under IN chapter NN 176 CD . SENT A DT new JJ deposit NN must MD be VB posted VVN within IN 30 CD days NNS of IN the DT filing NN of IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group's NNS annual JJ actuarial JJ report NN with IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT MINIMUM JJ DEPOSIT NN . SENT The DT minimum JJ deposit NN is VBZ 110 CD percent NN of IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group's NNS future JJ incurred VVN liabilities NNS for IN the DT payment NN of IN compensation NN as IN determined VVN by IN an DT actuary NN . SENT Each DT actuarial JJ study NN shall MD include VV a DT projection NN of IN future JJ losses NNS during IN a DT one CD year NN period NN until IN the DT next JJ scheduled JJ actuarial JJ study NN , , less JJR payments NNS anticipated VVN to TO be VB made VVN during IN that DT time NN . SENT Deduction NN should MD be VB made VVN for IN the DT total JJ amount NN which WDT is VBZ estimated VVN to TO be VB returned VVN to TO the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN from IN any DT specific JJ excess JJ insurance NN coverage NN , , aggregate JJ excess JJ insurance NN coverage NN , , and CC any DT supplementary JJ benefits NNS which WDT are VBP estimated VVN to TO be VB reimbursed VVN by IN the DT special JJ compensation NN fund NN . SENT Supplementary JJ benefits NNS will MD not RB be VB reimbursed VVN by IN the DT special JJ compensation NN fund NN unless IN the DT special JJ compensation NN fund NN assessment NN pursuant JJ to TO section NN 176 CD . SENT 129 CD is VBZ paid VVN and CC the DT required JJ reports NNS are VBP filed VVN with IN the DT special JJ compensation NN fund NN . SENT In IN the DT case NN of IN surety NN bonds NNS , , bonds NNS shall MD secure VV administrative JJ and CC legal JJ costs NNS in IN addition NN to TO the DT liability NN for IN payment NN of IN compensation NN reflected VVN on IN the DT face NN of IN the DT bond NN . SENT In IN no DT event NN shall MD the DT security NN be VB less JJR than IN the DT group's NNS selected VVD retention NN limit NN of IN the DT workers NNS compensation NN reinsurance NN association NN . SENT The DT posting VVG or CC depositing VVG of IN security NN under IN this DT section NN shall MD release VV all DT previously RB posted VVN or CC deposited VVN security NN from IN any DT obligations NNS under IN the DT posting VVG or CC depositing VVG and CC any DT surety NN bond NN so RB released VVN shall MD be VB returned VVN to TO the DT surety NN . SENT Any DT other JJ security NN shall MD be VB returned VVN to TO the DT depositor NN or CC the DT person NN posting VVG the DT bond NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT TYPE NN OF IN ACCEPTABLE JJ SECURITY NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN may MD only RB accept VV as IN security NN , , and CC the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN shall MD deposit VV as IN security NN , , cash NN , , approved VVD government NN securities NNS as RB set VVN forth RB in IN section NN 176 CD . SENT 181 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD , , surety NN bonds NNS , , irrevocable JJ letters NNS of IN credit NN , , or CC personal JJ guarantees NNS of IN individual JJ owners NNS or CC shareholders NNS of IN group NN members NNS , , in IN any DT combination NN . SENT Interest NN or CC dividend NN income NN or CC other JJ income NN generated VVN by IN the DT security NN shall MD be VB paid VVN to TO the DT group NN or CC , , at IN the DT group's NN direction NN , , applied VVN to TO the DT group's NN security NN requirement NN . SENT The DT current JJ deposit NN shall MD include VV within IN its PP$ coverage NN all DT amounts NNS covered VVN by IN terminated VVN surety NN bonds NNS . SENT As IN used VVN in IN this DT section NN , , an DT irrevocable JJ letter NN of IN credit NN shall MD be VB accepted VVN only RB if IN it PP is VBZ clean JJ , , irrevocable JJ , , and CC contains VVZ an DT evergreen JJ clause NN . SENT a DT Clean NP means VVZ a DT letter NN of IN credit NN that WDT is VBZ not RB conditioned VVN on IN the DT delivery NN of IN any DT other JJ documents NNS or CC materials NNS . SENT b SYM Irrevocable JJ means NNS a DT letter NN of IN credit NN that IN cannot NN be VB modified VVN or CC revoked VVN without IN the DT consent NN of IN the DT beneficiary NN , , once RB the DT beneficiary NN is VBZ established VVN . SENT c SYM Evergreen NP clause NN means VVZ one NN which WDT specifically RB states VVZ that DT expiration NN of IN a DT letter NN of IN credit NN will MD not RB take VV place NN without IN a DT 60 CD day NN notice NN by IN the DT issuer NN and CC one NN which WDT allows VVZ the DT issuer NN to TO conduct VV an DT annual JJ review NN of IN the DT account NN party's NN financial JJ condition NN . SENT If IN prior JJ notice NN of IN expiration NN is VBZ not RB given VVN by IN the DT issuer NN , , the DT letter NN of IN credit NN is VBZ automatically RB extended VVN for IN one CD year NN . SENT A DT clean JJ irrevocable JJ letter NN of IN credit NN shall MD be VB accepted VVN only RB if IN it PP is VBZ in IN the DT form NN prescribed VVN by IN statute NN and CC is VBZ issued VVN by IN a DT financial JJ institution NN that WDT is VBZ authorized VVN to TO engage VV in IN banking NN in IN any DT of IN the DT 50 CD states NNS or CC under IN the DT laws NNS of IN the DT United NP States NPS and CC whose WP$ business NN is VBZ substantially RB confined VVN to TO banking NN and CC supervised VVD by IN the DT state NN commissioner NN of IN commerce NN or CC banking NN , , or CC similar JJ official NN , , and CC which WDT has VHZ a DT long JJ term NN debt NN rating NN by IN a DT recognized VVN national JJ rating NN agency NN of IN investment NN grade NN or CC better JJR . SENT If IN no DT long JJ term NN debt NN rating NN is VBZ available JJ , , the DT financial JJ institution NN must MD have VH the DT equivalent JJ investment NN grade NN financial JJ characteristics NNS . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS . SENT CUSTODIAL JJ ACCOUNTS NNS . SENT a DT All NP surety NN bonds NNS , , irrevocable JJ letters NNS of IN credit NN , , and CC documents NNS showing VVG issuance NN of IN any DT irrevocable JJ letter NN of IN credit NN shall MD be VB deposited VVN with IN , , and CC , , except IN where WRB specified VVN by IN statute NN , , in IN a DT form NN approved VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT All DT securities NNS shall MD be VB deposited VVN with IN the DT state NN treasurer NN or CC in IN a DT custodial JJ account NN with IN a DT depository JJ institution NN acceptable JJ to TO the DT commissioner NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN and CC the DT state NN treasurer NN may MD sell VV or CC collect VV , , in IN the DT case NN of IN default NN of IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN , , the DT amounts NNS that WDT yield VVP sufficient JJ funds NNS to TO pay VV workers NNS compensation NN due JJ under IN chapter NN 176 CD . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1044 CD b SYM All DT securities NNS in IN physical JJ form NN on IN deposit NN with IN the DT state NN treasurer NN and CC surety NN bonds NNS on IN deposit NN shall MD remain VV in IN the DT custody NN of IN the DT state NN treasurer NN or CC the DT commissioner NN for IN a DT period NN of IN time NN dictated VVN by IN the DT applicable JJ statute NN of IN limitations NNS provided VVN in IN chapter NN 176 CD . SENT All DT original JJ instruments NNS and CC contracts NNS creating VVG and CC governing VVG custodial JJ accounts NNS shall MD remain VV with IN the DT state NN treasurer NN or CC the DT commissioner NN for IN a DT period NN of IN time NN dictated VVN by IN the DT applicable JJ statute NN of IN limitations NNS provided VVN in IN chapter NN 176 CD . SENT c SYM Securities NNS in IN physical JJ form NN deposited VVN with IN the DT state NN treasurer NN must MD bear VV the DT following VVG assignment NN , , which WDT shall MD be VB signed VVN by IN an DT officer NN of IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN , , assigned VVN to TO the DT state NN of IN Minnesota NP for IN the DT benefit NN of IN injured JJ employees NNS of IN the DT self NN insured JJ employer NN under IN the DT Minnesota NP workers NNS compensation NN act NN . SENT Any DT securities NNS held VVN in IN a DT custodial JJ account NN , , whether IN in IN physical JJ form NN , , book NN entry NN , , or CC other JJ form NN , , need VVP not RB bear VV the DT assignment NN language NN . SENT The DT instrument NN or CC contract NN creating VVG and CC governing VVG any DT custodial JJ account NN must MD contain VV the DT following VVG assignment NN language NN . SENT This DT account NN is VBZ assigned VVN to TO the DT state NN treasurer NN by IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN to TO pay VV compensation NN and CC perform VV the DT obligations NNS of IN employers NNS imposed VVN under IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapter NN 176 CD . SENT A DT depositor NN or CC other JJ party NN has VHZ no DT right NN , , title NN , , or CC interest NN in IN the DT security NN deposited VVN in IN the DT account NN until IN released VVN by IN the DT state NN . SENT d SYM Upon IN the DT commissioner NN sending VVG a DT request NN to TO renew VV , , request VVP to TO post VV , , or CC request NN to TO increase VV a DT security NN deposit NN , , a DT perfected VVN security NN interest NN is VBZ created VVN in IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group's NN assets NNS in IN favor NN of IN the DT commissioner NN to TO the DT extent NN of IN any DT then RB unsecured JJ portion NN of IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group's NNS incurred VVD liabilities NNS . SENT The DT perfected VVN security NN interest NN is VBZ transferred VVN to TO any DT cash NN or CC securities NNS thereafter RB posted VVD by IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN with IN the DT state NN treasurer NN and CC is VBZ released VVN only RB upon IN either CC of IN the DT following NN . SENT 1 LS the DT acceptance NN by IN the DT commissioner NN of IN a DT surety NN bond NN or CC irrevocable JJ letter NN of IN credit NN for IN the DT full JJ amount NN of IN the DT incurred VVN liabilities NNS for IN the DT payment NN of IN compensation NN . SENT or CC 2 CD the DT return NN of IN cash NN or CC securities NNS by IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT The DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN loses VVZ all DT right NN , , title NN , , and CC interest NN in IN and CC any DT right NN to TO control VV all DT assets NNS or CC obligations NNS posted VVD or CC left VVD on IN deposit NN as IN security NN . SENT In IN the DT event NN of IN a DT declaration NN of IN bankruptcy NN or CC insolvency NN by IN a DT court NN of IN competent JJ jurisdiction NN , , or CC in IN the DT event NN of IN the DT issuance NN of IN a DT certificate NN of IN default NN by IN the DT commissioner NN , , the DT commissioner NN shall MD liquidate VV the DT deposit NN as IN provided VVN in IN this DT chapter NN , , and CC transferred VVD to TO the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN security NN fund NN for IN application NN to TO the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group's NNS incurred VVD liability NN . SENT e SYM No DT securities NNS in IN physical JJ form NN on IN deposit NN with IN the DT state NN treasurer NN or CC the DT commissioner NN or CC custodial JJ accounts NNS assigned VVN to TO the DT state NN shall MD be VB released VVN or CC exchanged VVN without IN an DT order NN from IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT No DT security NN can MD be VB exchanged VVN more RBR than IN once RB every DT 90 CD days NNS . SENT f SYM Any DT securities NNS deposited VVN with IN the DT state NN treasurer NN or CC with IN a DT custodial JJ account NN assigned VVN to TO the DT state NN treasurer NN or CC letters NNS of IN credit NN or CC surety NN bonds NNS held VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN may MD be VB exchanged VVN or CC replaced VVN by IN the DT depositor NN with IN any DT other JJ acceptable JJ securities NNS or CC letters NNS of IN credit NN or CC surety NN bond NN of IN like JJ amount NN so RB long RB as IN the DT market NN value NN of IN the DT securities NNS or CC amount NN of IN the DT surety NN bonds NNS or CC letter NN of IN credit NN equals VVZ or CC exceeds VVZ the DT amount NN of IN the DT deposit NN required VVD . SENT If IN securities NNS are VBP replaced VVN by IN surety NN bond NN , , the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN must MD maintain VV securities NNS on IN deposit NN in IN an DT amount NN sufficient JJ to TO meet VV all DT outstanding JJ workers NNS compensation NN liability NN arising VVG during IN the DT period NN covered VVN by IN the DT deposit NN of IN the DT replaced VVN securities NNS . SENT g NN The DT commissioner NN shall MD return VV on IN an DT annual JJ basis NN to TO the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN all DT amounts NNS of IN security NN determined VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN to TO be VB in IN excess NN of IN the DT statutory JJ requirements NNS for IN the DT group NN to TO self NN insure VV , , including VVG that IN necessary JJ for IN administrative JJ costs NNS , , legal JJ fees NNS , , and CC the DT payment NN of IN any DT future JJ workers NNS compensation NN claims NNS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 13 CD . SENT 79 CD B NP . SENT 07 CD DEFAULT NN OF IN A DT MUTUAL JJ SELF NN INSURANCE NN GROUP NP . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT NOTICE NN OF IN INSOLVENCY NN , , BANKRUPTCY NN , , OR CC DEFAULT NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN of IN labor NN and CC industry NN shall MD notify VV the DT commissioner NN and CC the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN security NN fund NN if IN the DT commissioner NN of IN labor NN and CC industry NN has VHZ knowledge NN that IN any DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN has VHZ failed VVN to TO pay VV workers NNS compensation NN benefits NNS as RB required VVN by IN chapter NN 176 CD . SENT If IN the DT commissioner NN determines VVZ that IN a DT court NN of IN competent JJ jurisdiction NN has VHZ declared VVN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN to TO be VB bankrupt JJ or CC insolvent JJ and CC the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN has VHZ failed VVN to TO pay VV workers NNS compensation NN as IN required VVN by IN chapter NN 176 CD or CC if IN the DT commissioner NN issues NNS a DT certificate NN of IN default NN against IN a DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN for IN failure NN to TO pay VV workers NNS compensation NN as IN required VVN by IN chapter NN 176 CD , , then RB the DT security NN deposit NN posted VVD by IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN shall MD be VB utilized VVN to TO administer VV and CC pay VV the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group's NN workers NNS compensation NN obligation NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT REVOCATION NN OF IN CERTIFICATE NN TO TO SELF NN INSURE VV . SENT a DT The NP commissioner NN shall MD revoke VV the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group's NNS certificate NN to TO self NN insure VV once RB notified VVN of IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group's NNS bankruptcy NN , , insolvency NN , , or CC upon IN issuance NN of IN a DT certificate NN of IN default NN . SENT The DT revocation NN shall MD be VB completed VVN as RB soon RB as IN practicable JJ , , but CC no RB later RBR than IN 30 CD days NNS after IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group's NNS security NN has VHZ been VBN called VVN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1045 CD b SYM The DT commissioner NN shall MD also RB revoke VV a DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group's NNS authority NN to TO self NN insure VV on IN the DT following VVG grounds NNS . SENT 1 CD failure NN to TO comply VV with IN any DT lawful JJ order NN of IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT 2 CD failure NN to TO comply VV with IN any DT provision NN of IN chapter NN 176 CD . SENT 3 LS a DT deterioration NN of IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group's NNS financial JJ condition NN affecting VVG its PP$ ability NN to TO pay VV obligations NNS in IN chapter NN 176 CD . SENT 4 CD committing VVG an DT unfair JJ or CC deceptive JJ act NN or CC practice NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 72 CD A DT . SENT 20 CD . SENT or CC 5 CD failure NN to TO abide VV by IN the DT plan NN of IN operation NN of IN the DT workers NNS compensation NN reinsurance NN association NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT NOTICE NN BY IN THE DT COMMISSIONER NN . SENT In IN the DT event NN of IN bankruptcy NN , , insolvency NN , , or CC certificate NN of IN default NN , , the DT commissioner NN shall MD immediately RB notify VV by IN certified JJ mail NN the DT state NN treasurer NN , , the DT surety NN , , the DT issuer NN of IN an DT irrevocable JJ letter NN of IN credit NN , , and CC any DT custodian NN of IN the DT security NN . SENT At IN the DT time NN of IN notification NN , , the DT commissioner NN shall MD also RB call VV the DT security NN and CC transfer VV and CC assign VV it PP to TO the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN security NN fund NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD also RB notify VV by IN certified JJ mail NN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group's NNS security NN fund NN and CC order VV the DT security NN fund NN to TO assume VV the DT insolvent JJ mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group's NN obligations NNS for IN which WDT it PP is VBZ liable JJ under IN chapter NN 176 CD . SENT Sec NN . SENT 14 CD . SENT 79 CD B NP . SENT 08 CD MUTUAL JJ SELF NN INSURANCE NN GROUP NP SECURITY NN FUND NN . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT CREATION NN . SENT The DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN security NN fund NN is VBZ established VVN as IN a DT nonprofit JJ corporation NN pursuant JJ to TO the DT Minnesota NP nonprofit JJ corporation NN act NN , , sections NNS 317 CD A NP . SENT 001 CD to TO 317 CD A DT . SENT 909 CD . SENT If IN any DT provision NN of IN the DT Minnesota NP nonprofit JJ corporation NN act NN conflicts NNS with IN any DT provision NN of IN this DT chapter NN , , the DT provisions NNS of IN this DT chapter NN apply VV . SENT Each DT self NN insurance NN group NN that WDT elects VVZ to TO be VB or CC is VBZ governed VVN by IN this DT chapter NN shall MD participate VV in IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN security NN fund NN . SENT This DT participation NN is VBZ a DT condition NN of IN maintaining VVG its PP$ certificate NN to TO self NN insure VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT BOARD NN OF IN TRUSTEES NNS . SENT The DT security NN fund NN is VBZ governed VVN by IN a DT board NN consisting VVG of IN a DT minimum NN of IN three CD and CC a DT maximum NN of IN five CD trustees NNS . SENT The DT trustees NNS shall MD be VB representatives NNS of IN mutual JJ self NN insurance NN groups NNS who WP shall MD be VB elected VVN by IN the DT participants NNS of IN the DT security NN fund NN , , each DT group NN having VHG one CD vote NN . SENT The DT trustees NNS initially RB elected VVN by IN the DT participants NNS shall MD serve VV staggered JJ terms NNS of IN either DT two CD or CC three CD years NNS . SENT Thereafter RB , , trustees NNS shall MD be VB elected VVN to TO three CD year NN terms NNS and CC shall MD serve VV until IN their PP$ successors NNS are VBP elected VVN and CC assume VV office NN pursuant JJ to TO the DT bylaws NNS of IN the DT security NN fund NN . SENT Two CD additional JJ trustees NNS shall MD be VB appointed VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT These DT trustees NNS shall MD serve VV four CD year NN terms NNS . SENT One CD of IN these DT trustees NNS shall MD serve VV a DT two CD year NN term NN . SENT Thereafter RB , , the DT trustees NNS shall MD be VB appointed VVN to TO four CD year NN terms NNS , , and CC shall MD serve VV until IN their PP$ successors NNS are VBP appointed VVN and CC assume VV office NN according VVG to TO the DT bylaws NNS of IN the DT security NN fund NN . SENT In IN addition NN to TO the DT trustees NNS elected VVN by IN the DT participants NNS or CC appointed VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN , , the DT commissioner NN of IN labor NN and CC industry NN or CC the DT commissioner's NNS designee NN shall MD be VB an DT ex JJ officio NN , , nonvoting JJ member NN of IN the DT board NN of IN trustees NNS . SENT A DT member NN of IN the DT board NN of IN trustees NNS may MD designate VV another DT person NN to TO act VV in IN the DT member's NNS place VVP as RB though IN the DT member NN were VBD acting VVG and CC the DT designee's NNS actions NNS shall MD be VB deemed VVN those DT of IN the DT member NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT BYLAWS NNS . SENT The DT security NN fund NN shall MD establish VV bylaws NNS and CC a DT plan NN of IN operation NN , , subject JJ to TO the DT prior JJ approval NN of IN the DT commissioner NN , , necessary JJ to TO the DT purposes NNS of IN this DT chapter NN and CC to TO carry VV out RP the DT responsibilities NNS of IN the DT security NN fund NN . SENT The DT security NN fund NN may MD carry VV out RP its PP$ responsibilities NNS directly RB or CC by IN contract NN , , and CC may MD purchase VV services NNS and CC insurance NN and CC borrow VV funds NNS it PP deems VVZ necessary JJ for IN the DT protection NN of IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN participants NNS and CC their PP$ employees NNS . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS . SENT CONFIDENTIAL JJ INFORMATION NN . SENT The DT security NN fund NN may MD receive VV private JJ data NNS concerning VVG the DT financial JJ condition NN of IN mutual JJ self NN insurance NN groups NNS whose WP$ liabilities NNS to TO pay VV compensation NN have VHP become VVN its PP$ responsibility NN and CC shall MD adopt VV bylaws NNS to TO prevent VV dissemination NN of IN that DT information NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS . SENT EMPLOYEES NNS . SENT Security NP fund NN employees NNS are VBP not RB state NN employees NNS and CC are VBP not RB subject JJ to TO any DT state NN civil JJ service NN regulations NNS . SENT Subd NP . SENT 6 CD . SENT ASSUMPTION NN OF IN OBLIGATIONS NNS . SENT Upon IN order NN of IN the DT commissioner NN under IN section NN 79 CD B NN . SENT 07 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD , , the DT security NN fund NN shall MD assume VV the DT workers NNS compensation NN obligations NNS of IN an DT insolvent JJ mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD further RBR order VV the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN security NN fund NN to TO commence VV payment NN of IN these DT obligations NNS within IN 14 CD days NNS of IN the DT receipt NN of IN this DT notification NN and CC order NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1046 CD Subd NP . SENT 7 CD . SENT ACT NN OR CC OMISSIONS NNS . SENT PENALTIES NNS . SENT Notwithstanding IN subdivision NN 6 CD , , the DT security NN fund NN shall MD not RB be VB liable JJ for IN the DT payment NN of IN any DT penalties NNS assessed VVN for IN any DT act NN or CC omission NN on IN the DT part NN of IN any DT person NN other JJ than IN the DT security NN fund NN or CC its PP$ appointed VVN administrator NN , , including VVG , , but CC not RB limited JJ to TO , , the DT penalties NNS provided VVN in IN chapter NN 176 CD unless IN the DT security NN fund NN or CC its PP$ appointed VVN administrator NN would MD be VB subject JJ to TO penalties NNS under IN chapter NN 176 CD as IN the DT result NN of IN the DT actions NNS of IN the DT security NN fund NN or CC its PP$ administrator NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 8 CD . SENT PARTY NN IN IN INTEREST NN . SENT The DT security NN fund NN shall MD be VB a DT party NN in IN interest NN in IN all DT proceedings NNS involving VVG compensation NN claims NNS against IN an DT insolvent JJ mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN whose WP$ compensation NN obligations NNS have VHP been VBN paid VVN or CC assumed VVN by IN the DT security NN fund NN . SENT The DT security NN fund NN shall MD have VH the DT same JJ rights NNS and CC defenses NNS as IN the DT insolvent JJ mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN , , including VVG , , but CC not RB limited JJ to TO , , all RB of IN the DT following NN . SENT 1 LS to TO appear VV , , defend VV , , and CC appeal NN claims NNS . SENT 2 LS to TO receive VV notice NN of IN , , investigate VV , , adjust VV , , compromise VV , , settle VV , , and CC pay VV claims NNS . SENT and CC 3 CD to TO investigate VV , , handle VV , , and CC deny VV claims NNS . SENT Subd NP . SENT 9 CD . SENT PAYMENTS NNS TO TO SECURITY NN FUND NN . SENT Notwithstanding IN anything NN in IN this DT chapter NN or CC chapter NN 176 CD to TO the DT contrary NN , , in IN the DT event NN that IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN security NN fund NN assumes VVZ the DT obligations NNS of IN any DT bankrupt JJ or CC insolvent JJ mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN pursuant JJ to TO this DT section NN , , then RB the DT proceeds NNS of IN any DT surety NN bond NN , , workers NNS compensation NN reinsurance NN association NN , , specific JJ excess JJ insurance NN or CC aggregate JJ excess JJ insurance NN policy NN , , and CC any DT special JJ compensation NN fund NN payment NN or CC supplementary JJ benefit NN reimbursements NNS shall MD be VB paid VVN to TO the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN security NN fund NN instead RB of IN the DT bankrupt JJ or CC insolvent JJ mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN or CC its PP$ successor NN in IN interest NN . SENT No DT special JJ compensation NN fund NN reimbursements NNS shall MD be VB made VVN to TO the DT security NN fund NN unless IN the DT special JJ compensation NN fund NN assessments NNS under IN section NN 176 CD . SENT 129 JJ are VBP paid VVN and CC the DT required JJ reports NNS are VBP made VVN to TO the DT special JJ compensation NN fund NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 10 CD . SENT INSOLVENT JJ MUTUAL JJ SELF NN INSURANCE NN GROUP NP . SENT The DT security NN fund NN shall MD have VH the DT right NN and CC obligation NN to TO obtain VV reimbursement NN from IN an DT insolvent JJ mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN up RB to TO the DT amount NN of IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group's NN workers NNS compensation NN obligations NNS paid VVN and CC assumed VVN by IN the DT security NN fund NN , , including VVG reasonable JJ administrative JJ and CC legal JJ costs NNS . SENT This DT right NN includes VVZ , , but CC is VBZ not RB limited JJ to TO , , a DT right NN to TO claim VV for IN wages NNS and CC other JJ necessities NNS of IN life NN advanced VVD to TO claimants NNS as IN subrogee NN of IN the DT claimants NNS in IN any DT action NN to TO collect VV against IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN as IN debtor NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 11 CD . SENT SECURITY NN DEPOSITS NNS . SENT The DT security NN fund NN shall MD have VH the DT right NN and CC obligation NN to TO obtain VV from IN the DT security NN deposit NN of IN an DT insolvent JJ mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN the DT amount NN of IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group's NN compensation NN obligations NNS , , including VVG reasonable JJ administrative JJ and CC legal JJ costs NNS , , paid VVN or CC assumed VVN by IN the DT security NN fund NN . SENT Reimbursement NN of IN administrative JJ costs NNS , , including VVG legal JJ costs NNS , , shall MD be VB subject JJ to TO approval NN by IN a DT majority NN of IN the DT security NN fund's NNS voting VVG trustees NNS . SENT The DT security NN fund NN shall MD be VB a DT party NN in IN interest NN in IN any DT action NN to TO obtain VV the DT security NN deposit NN for IN the DT payment NN of IN compensation NN obligations NNS of IN an DT insolvent JJ mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 12 CD . SENT LEGAL JJ ACTIONS NNS . SENT The DT security NN fund NN shall MD have VH the DT right NN to TO bring VV an DT action NN against IN any DT person NN or CC entity NN to TO recover VV compensation NN paid VVN and CC liability NN assumed VVN by IN the DT security NN fund NN , , including VVG , , but CC not RB limited JJ to TO , , any DT excess JJ insurance NN carrier NN of IN the DT insolvent JJ mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN and CC any DT person NN or CC entity NN whose WP$ negligence NN or CC breach NN of IN an DT obligation NN contributed VVD to TO any DT underestimation NN of IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group's NNS accrued VVN liability NN as RB reported VVD to TO the DT commissioner NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 13 CD . SENT PARTY NN IN IN INTEREST NN . SENT The DT security NN fund NN may MD be VB a DT party NN in IN interest NN in IN any DT action NN brought VVN by IN any DT other JJ person NN seeking VVG damages NNS resulting VVG from IN the DT failure NN of IN an DT insolvent JJ mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN to TO pay VV workers NNS compensation NN required VVN under IN this DT subdivision NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 14 CD . SENT ASSETS NNS MAINTAINED VVD . SENT The DT security NN fund NN shall MD maintain VV cash NN , , readily RB marketable JJ securities NNS , , or CC other JJ assets NNS , , or CC a DT line NN of IN credit NN , , approved VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN , , sufficient JJ to TO immediately RB continue VV the DT payment NN of IN the DT compensation NN obligations NNS of IN an DT insolvent JJ mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN pending VVG receipt NN of IN the DT security NN deposit NN , , surety NN bond NN proceeds NNS , , irrevocable JJ letter NN of IN credit NN , , or CC , , if IN necessary JJ , , assessment NN of IN the DT participants NNS . SENT The DT commissioner NN may MD establish VV the DT minimum JJ amount NN to TO be VB maintained VVN by IN , , or CC immediately RB available JJ to TO , , the DT security NN fund NN for IN this DT purpose NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 15 CD . SENT ASSESSMENT NN . SENT The DT security NN fund NN may MD assess VV each DT of IN its PP$ participants NNS a DT pro JJ rata NN share NN of IN the DT funding NN necessary JJ to TO carry VV out RP its PP$ obligation NN and CC the DT purposes NNS of IN this DT chapter NN . SENT Total JJ annual JJ assessments NNS in IN any DT calendar NN year NN shall MD be VB no RB more JJR than IN ten CD percent NN of IN the DT workers NNS compensation NN benefits NNS paid VVN under IN sections NNS 176 CD . SENT 101 CD and CC 176 CD . SENT 111 CD during IN the DT previous JJ calendar NN year NN . SENT The DT annual JJ assessment NN calculation NN shall MD not RB include VV supplementary JJ benefits NNS paid VVD which WDT will MD be VB reimbursed VVN by IN the DT special JJ compensation NN fund NN . SENT Funds NNS obtained VVN by IN assessments NNS under IN this DT subdivision NN may MD only RB be VB used VVN for IN the DT purposes NNS of IN this DT chapter NN . SENT The DT trustees NNS shall MD certify VV to TO the DT commissioner NN the DT collection NN and CC receipt NN of IN all DT money NN from IN assessments NNS , , noting VVG any DT delinquencies NNS . SENT The DT trustees NNS shall MD take VV any DT action NN deemed VVD appropriate JJ to TO collect VV any DT delinquent JJ assessments NNS . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1047 CD Subd NP . SENT 16 CD . SENT AUDIT NN OF IN FUND NN . SENT The DT trustees NNS shall MD annually RB contract VV for IN an DT independent JJ certified JJ audit NN of IN the DT financial JJ activities NNS of IN the DT fund NN . SENT An DT annual JJ report NN on IN the DT financial JJ status NN of IN the DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN security NN fund NN shall MD be VB submitted VVN to TO the DT commissioner NN and CC to TO each DT group NN participant NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 15 CD . SENT 79 CD B NP . SENT 09 CD LETTER NN OF IN CREDIT NN FORM NN . SENT The DT form NN for IN the DT letter NN of IN credit NN under IN this DT chapter NN shall MD be VB . SENT Effective JJ Date NN State NN of IN Minnesota NP Beneficiary NN Address NN Dear NP Sirs NNS . SENT By IN order NN of IN . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT Self NN Insurer NN we PP are VBP instructed VVN to TO open VV a DT clean JJ irrevocable JJ Letter NN of IN Credit NP in IN your PP$ favor NN for IN United NP States NPS . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT Amount NN . SENT We PP undertake VV that IN drawings NNS under IN this DT Letter NN of IN Credit NP will MD be VB honored VVN upon IN presentation NN of IN your PP$ draft NN drawn VVN on IN . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT issuing VVG bank NN , , at IN . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT address VV prior RB to TO expiration NN date NN . SENT The DT Letter NN of IN Credit NP expires VVZ on IN . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT but CC will MD automatically RB extend VV for IN an DT additional JJ one CD year NN if IN you PP have VHP not RB received VVN by IN registered JJ mail NN notification NN of IN intention NN not RB to TO renew VV 60 CD days NNS prior RB to TO the DT original JJ expiration NN date NN and CC each DT subsequent JJ expiration NN date NN . SENT Except IN as RB expressly RB stated VVN herein RB , , this DT undertaking NN is VBZ not RB subject JJ to TO any DT condition NN or CC qualification NN . SENT The DT obligation NN of IN . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT issuing VVG bank NN under IN this DT Letter NN of IN Credit NP shall MD be VB the DT individual JJ obligation NN of IN . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT issuing VVG bank NN , , in IN no DT way NN contingent NN upon IN reimbursement NN with IN respect NN thereto RB . SENT Very RB truly RB yours NP , , . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT signature NN Sec NN . SENT 16 CD . SENT 79 CD B NP . SENT 10 CD SURETY NN BOND NN FORM NN . SENT The DT form NN for IN the DT surety NN bond NN under IN this DT chapter NN shall MD be VB . SENT STATE NN OF IN MINNESOTA NP COMMISSIONER NN SURETY NN BOND NN OF IN SELF NN INSURER NN OF IN WORKERS NNS COMPENSATION NN IN IN THE DT MATTER NN OF IN THE DT CERTIFICATE NN OF IN SURETY NN BOND NN NO RB . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT PREMIUM NN Employer NN , , Certificate NN No RB . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT KNOW VV ALL DT PERSONS NNS BY IN THESE DT PRESENTS NNS . SENT That IN . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT Mutual NP Self NP Insurance NP Group NP . SENT Whose WP$ address NN is VBZ . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT as IN Principal NN , , and NP . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT Surety NN a DT corporation NN organized VVN under IN the DT laws NNS of IN . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT and CC authorized VVN to TO transact VV a DT general JJ surety NN business NN in IN the DT State NP of IN Minnesota NP , , as IN Surety NN , , are VBP held VVN and CC firmly RB bound VVN to TO the DT State NP of IN Minnesota NP in IN the DT penal JJ sum NN of IN . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT dollars NNS . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT for IN which WDT payment NN we PP bind NN ourselves PP , , our PP$ heirs NNS , , executors NNS , , administrators NNS , , successors NNS , , and CC assigns VVZ , , jointly RB and CC severally RB , , firmly RB by IN these DT presents NNS . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1048 CD WHEREAS IN , , in IN accordance NN with IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapter NN 176 CD , , the DT principal NN elected VVN to TO self NN insure VV , , and CC made VVD application NN for IN , , or CC received VVD from IN the DT commissioner NN of IN commerce NN of IN the DT state NN of IN Minnesota NP , , a DT certificate NN to TO self NN insure VV , , upon IN furnishing VVG of IN proof NN satisfactory JJ to TO the DT commissioner NN of IN commerce NN of IN ability NN to TO self NN insure VV and CC to TO compensate VV any DT or CC all DT employees NNS of IN said VVD principal NN for IN injury NN or CC disability NN , , and CC their PP$ dependents NNS for IN death NN incurred VVN or CC sustained VVN by IN said VVN employees NNS pursuant JJ to TO the DT terms NNS , , provisions NNS , , and CC limitations NNS of IN said VVN statute NN . SENT NOW RB THEREFORE RB , , the DT conditions NNS of IN this DT bond NN or CC obligation NN are VBP such JJ that IN if IN principal NN shall MD pay VV and CC furnish VV compensation NN , , pursuant JJ to TO the DT terms NNS , , provisions NNS , , and CC limitations NNS of IN said VVN statute NN to TO its PP$ employees NNS for IN injury NN or CC disability NN , , and CC to TO the DT dependents NNS of IN its PP$ employees NNS , , then RB this DT bond NN or CC obligation NN shall MD be VB null JJ and CC void JJ . SENT otherwise RB to TO remain VV in IN full JJ force NN and CC effect NN . SENT FURTHERMORE RB , , it PP is VBZ understood VVN and CC agreed VVN that IN . SENT 1 LS . SENT This DT bond NN may MD be VB amended VVN , , by IN agreement NN between IN the DT parties NNS hereto RB and CC the DT commissioner NN of IN commerce NN as RB to TO the DT identity NN of IN the DT principal NN herein RB named VVN . SENT and CC , , by IN agreement NN of IN the DT parties NNS hereto RB , , as RB to TO the DT premium NN or CC rate NN of IN premium NN . SENT Such JJ amendment NN must MD be VB by IN endorsement NN upon RP , , or CC rider NN to TO , , this DT bond NN , , executed VVN by IN the DT surety NN and CC delivered VVN to TO or CC filed VVN with IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT 2 LS . SENT The DT surety NN does VVZ , , by IN these DT presents NNS , , undertake VV and CC agree VV that IN the DT obligation NN of IN this DT bond NN shall MD cover VV and CC extend VV to TO all DT past JJ , , present JJ , , existing JJ , , and CC potential JJ liability NN of IN said VVN principal NN , , as IN a DT self NN insurer NN , , to TO the DT extent NN of IN the DT penal JJ sum NN herein RB named VVN without IN regard NN to TO specific JJ injuries NNS , , date NN or CC dates NNS of IN injuries NNS , , happenings NNS , , or CC events NNS . SENT 3 LS . SENT The DT penal JJ sum NN of IN this DT bond NN may MD be VB increased VVN or CC decreased VVN , , by IN agreement NN between IN the DT parties NNS hereto RB and CC the DT commissioner NN of IN commerce NN , , without IN impairing VVG the DT obligation NN incurred VVN under IN this DT bond NN for IN the DT overall JJ coverage NN of IN the DT said VVN principal NN , , for IN all DT past JJ , , present JJ , , existing JJ , , and CC potential JJ liability NN , , as IN a DT self NN insurer NN , , without IN regard NN to TO specific JJ injuries NNS , , date NN or CC dates NNS of IN injuries NNS , , happenings NNS , , or CC events NNS , , to TO the DT extent NN , , in IN the DT aggregate NN , , of IN the DT penal JJ sum NN as IN increased VVN or CC decreased VVN . SENT Such JJ amendment NN must MD be VB by IN endorsement NN . SENT 4 LS . SENT The DT aggregate JJ liability NN of IN the DT surety NN hereunder RB on IN all DT claims NNS whatsoever RB shall MD not RB exceed VV the DT penal JJ sum NN of IN this DT bond NN in IN any DT event NN . SENT 5 LS . SENT This DT bond NN shall MD be VB continuous JJ in IN form NN and CC shall MD remain VV in IN full JJ force NN and CC effect NN unless IN terminated VVN as RB follows VVZ . SENT a DT The DT obligation NN of IN this DT bond NN shall MD terminate VV upon IN written JJ notice NN of IN cancellation NN from IN the DT surety NN , , given VVN by IN registered JJ or CC certified JJ mail NN to TO the DT commissioner NN of IN commerce NN , , state NN of IN Minnesota NP , , save VV and CC except VV as RB to TO all DT past JJ , , present JJ , , existing JJ , , and CC potential JJ liability NN of IN the DT principal NN incurred VVD , , including VVG obligations NNS resulting VVG from IN claims NNS which WDT are VBP incurred VVN but CC not RB yet RB reported VVN , , as IN a DT self NN insurer NN prior RB to TO effective JJ date NN of IN termination NN . SENT This DT termination NN is VBZ effective JJ 60 CD days NNS after IN receipt NN of IN notice NN of IN cancellation NN by IN the DT commissioner NN of IN commerce NN , , state NN of IN Minnesota NP . SENT b SYM This DT bond NN shall MD also RB terminate VV upon IN the DT revocation NN of IN the DT certificate NN to TO self NN insure VV , , save VV and CC except VV as RB to TO all DT past JJ , , present JJ , , existing JJ , , and CC potential JJ liability NN of IN the DT principal NN incurred VVD , , including VVG obligations NNS resulting VVG from IN claims NNS which WDT are VBP incurred VVN , , but CC not RB yet RB reported VVN , , as IN a DT self NN insurer NN prior RB to TO effective JJ date NN of IN termination NN . SENT The DT principal NN and CC the DT surety NN , , herein RB named VVN , , shall MD be VB immediately RB notified VVN in IN writing VVG by IN said VVN commissioner NN , , in IN the DT event NN of IN such JJ revocation NN . SENT 6 CD . SENT Where WRB the DT principal JJ posts NNS with IN the DT commissioner NN of IN commerce NN , , state NN of IN Minnesota NP , , or CC the DT state NN treasurer NN , , state NN of IN Minnesota NP , , a DT replacement NN security NN deposit NN , , in IN the DT form NN of IN a DT surety NN bond NN , , irrevocable JJ letter NN of IN credit NN , , cash NN , , securities NNS , , or CC any DT combination NN thereof RB , , in IN the DT full JJ amount NN as RB may MD be VB required VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN of IN commerce NN , , state NN of IN Minnesota NP , , to TO secure VV all DT incurred VVN liabilities NNS for IN the DT payment NN of IN compensation NN of IN said VVN principal NN under IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapter NN 176 CD , , the DT surety NN is VBZ released VVN from IN obligations NNS under IN the DT surety NN bond NN upon IN the DT date NN of IN acceptance NN by IN the DT commissioner NN of IN commerce NN , , state NN of IN Minnesota NP , , of IN said VVD replacement NN security NN deposit NN . SENT 7 CD . SENT If IN the DT said VVN principal NN shall MD suspend VV payment NN of IN workers NNS compensation NN benefits NNS or CC shall MD become VV insolvent JJ or CC a DT receiver NN shall MD be VB appointed VVN for IN its PP$ business NN , , or CC the DT commissioner NN of IN commerce NN , , state NN of IN Minnesota NP , , issues VVZ a DT certificate NN of IN default NN , , the DT undersigned JJ surety NN will MD become VV liable JJ for IN the DT workers NNS compensation NN obligations NNS of IN the DT principal NN on IN the DT date NN benefits NNS are VBP suspended VVN . SENT The DT surety NN shall MD begin VV payments NNS within IN 14 CD days NNS under IN paragraph NN 8 CD , , or CC 30 CD days NNS under IN paragraph NN 10 CD , , after IN receipt NN of IN written JJ notification NN by IN certified JJ mail NN from IN the DT commissioner NN of IN commerce NN , , state NN of IN Minnesota NP , , to TO begin VV payments NNS under IN the DT terms NNS of IN this DT bond NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1049 CD 8 CD . SENT If IN the DT surety NN exercises VVZ its PP$ option NN to TO administer VV claims NNS , , it PP shall MD pay VV benefits NNS due JJ to TO the DT principal's JJ injured JJ workers NNS within IN 14 CD days NNS of IN the DT receipt NN of IN the DT notification NN by IN the DT commissioner NN of IN commerce NN , , state NN of IN Minnesota NP , , pursuant JJ to TO paragraph NN 7 CD , , without IN a DT formal JJ award NN of IN a DT compensation NN judge NN , , the DT commissioner NN of IN labor NN and CC industry NN , , any DT intermediate JJ appellate JJ court NN , , or CC the DT Minnesota NP supreme NN court NN and CC such JJ payment NN will MD be VB a DT charge NN against IN the DT penal JJ sum NN of IN the DT bond NN . SENT Administrative JJ and CC legal JJ costs NNS incurred VVN by IN the DT surety NN in IN discharging VVG its PP$ obligations NNS and CC payment NN of IN the DT principal's JJ obligations NNS for IN administration NN and CC legal JJ expenses NNS under IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapters NNS 79 CD B NN and CC 176 CD , , shall MD also RB be VB a DT charge NN against IN the DT penal JJ sum NN of IN the DT bond NN . SENT however RB , , the DT total JJ amount NN of IN this DT surety NN bond NN set VVN aside RP for IN the DT payment NN of IN said VVN administrative JJ and CC legal JJ expenses NNS shall MD be VB limited VVN to TO a DT maximum JJ ten CD percent NN of IN the DT total JJ penal JJ sum NN of IN the DT bond NN unless IN otherwise RB authorized VVN by IN the DT security NN fund NN . SENT 9 CD . SENT If IN any DT part NN or CC provision NN of IN this DT bond NN shall MD be VB declared VVN unenforceable JJ or CC held VVN to TO be VB invalid JJ by IN a DT court NN of IN proper JJ jurisdiction NN , , such JJ determination NN shall MD not RB affect VV the DT validity NN or CC enforceability NN of IN the DT other JJ provisions NNS or CC parts NNS of IN this DT bond NN . SENT 10 CD . SENT If IN the DT surety NN does VVZ not RB give VV notice NN to TO the DT security NN fund NN and CC the DT commissioner NN of IN commerce NN , , state NN of IN Minnesota NP , , within IN two CD business NN days NNS of IN receipt NN of IN written JJ notification NN from IN the DT commissioner NN of IN commerce NN , , state NN of IN Minnesota NP , , pursuant JJ to TO paragraph NN 7 CD , , to TO exercise VV its PP$ option NN to TO administer VV claims NNS pursuant JJ to TO paragraph NN 8 CD , , then RB the DT self NN insurer's NN security NN fund NN will MD assume VV the DT payments NNS of IN the DT workers NNS compensation NN obligations NNS of IN the DT principal NN pursuant JJ to TO Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapter NN 176 CD . SENT The DT surety NN shall MD pay VV , , within IN 30 CD days NNS of IN the DT receipt NN of IN the DT notification NN by IN the DT commissioner NN of IN commerce NN , , state NN of IN Minnesota NP , , pursuant JJ to TO paragraph NN 7 CD , , to TO the DT self NN insurer's NN security NN fund NN as IN an DT initial JJ deposit NN an DT amount NN equal JJ to TO ten CD percent NN of IN the DT penal JJ sum NN of IN the DT bond NN , , and CC shall MD thereafter RB , , upon IN notification NN from IN the DT security NN fund NN that IN the DT balance NN of IN the DT initial JJ deposit NN had VHD fallen VVN to TO one CD percent NN of IN the DT penal JJ sum NN of IN the DT bond NN , , remit VV to TO the DT security NN fund NN an DT amount NN equal JJ to TO the DT payments NNS made VVN by IN the DT security NN fund NN in IN the DT three CD calendar NN months NNS immediately RB preceding VVG said VVN notification NN . SENT All DT such JJ payments NNS will MD be VB a DT charge NN against IN the DT penal JJ sum NN of IN the DT bond NN . SENT 11 CD . SENT Disputes NNS concerning VVG the DT posting VVG , , renewal NN , , termination NN , , exoneration NN , , or CC return NN of IN all DT or CC any DT portion NN of IN the DT principal's JJ security NN deposit NN or CC any DT liability NN arising VVG out RP of IN the DT posting VVG or CC failure NN to TO post VV security NN , , or CC the DT adequacy NN of IN the DT security NN or CC the DT reasonableness NN of IN administrative JJ costs NNS , , including VVG legal JJ costs NNS , , arising VVG between IN or CC among IN a DT surety NN , , the DT issuer NN of IN an DT agreement NN of IN assumption NN and CC guarantee NN of IN workers NNS compensation NN liabilities NNS , , the DT issuer NN of IN a DT Letter NN of IN Credit NP , , any DT custodian NN of IN the DT security NN deposit NN , , the DT principal NN , , or CC the DT self NN insurer's NN security NN fund NN shall MD be VB resolved VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN of IN commerce NN under IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapters NNS 79 CD B NN and CC 176 CD . SENT 12 CD . SENT Written JJ notification NN to TO the DT surety NN required VVN by IN this DT bond NN shall MD be VB sent VVN to TO . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT Name NN of IN Surety NN . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT To TO the DT attention NN of IN Person NP or CC Position NN . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT Address VV . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT City NP , , State NP , , Zip VVP Written JJ notification NN to TO the DT principal NN required VVN by IN this DT bond NN shall MD be VB sent VVN to TO . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT Name NN of IN Principal NN . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT To TO the DT attention NN of IN Person NP or CC Position NN . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT Address VV . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT City NP , , State NP , , Zip NN JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1050 CD 13 CD . SENT This DT bond NN is VBZ executed VVN by IN the DT surety NN to TO comply VV with IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapter NN 176 CD , , and CC said VVD bond NN shall MD be VB subject JJ to TO all DT terms NNS and CC provisions NNS thereof RB . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT Name NN of IN Surety NN . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT Address VV . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT City NP , , State NP , , Zip VVP THIS DT bond NN is VBZ executed VVN under IN an DT unrevoked JJ appointment NN or CC power NN of IN attorney NN . SENT I PP certify VV or CC declare VV under IN penalty NN of IN perjury NN under IN the DT laws NNS of IN the DT state NN of IN Minnesota NP that IN the DT foregoing VVG is VBZ true JJ and CC correct JJ . SENT Date NN . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT Signature NN of IN Attorney NP In IN Fact NN . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT Printed VVN or CC Typed VVN Name NN of IN Attorney NP In IN Fact NN A DT copy NN of IN the DT transcript NN or CC record NN of IN the DT unrevoked JJ appointment NN , , power NN of IN attorney NN , , bylaws NNS , , or CC other JJ instrument NN , , duly RB certified VVN by IN the DT proper JJ authority NN and CC attested VVN by IN the DT seal NN of IN the DT insurer NN entitling VVG or CC authorizing VVG the DT person NN who WP executed VVD the DT bond NN to TO do VV so RB for IN and CC in IN behalf NN of IN the DT insurer NN , , must MD be VB filed VVN in IN the DT office NN of IN the DT commissioner NN of IN commerce NN or CC must MD be VB included VVN with IN this DT bond NN for IN such JJ filing NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 17 CD . SENT 79 CD B NP . SENT 11 CD INDEMNITY NN AGREEMENT NN FORM NN . SENT INDEMNITY NN AGREEMENT NN 1 CD . SENT Whereas IN , , name NN of IN company NN has VHZ agreed VVN to TO be VB and NP has VHZ been VBN accepted VVN as IN a DT member NN of IN name NN of IN mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN . SENT 2 LS . SENT Whereas IN , , name NN of IN company NN has VHZ agreed VVN to TO be VB bound VVN by IN all DT of IN the DT provisions NNS of IN the DT Minnesota NP workers NNS compensation NN act NN and CC all DT rules NNS promulgated VVD thereunder RB . SENT 3 LS . SENT Whereas IN , , that IN name NN of IN company NN has VHZ agreed VVN to TO be VB bound VVN by IN bylaws NNS or CC plan NN of IN operation NN and CC all DT amendments NNS thereto RB of IN name NN of IN mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN . SENT 4 LS . SENT Whereas IN , , that IN name NN of IN company NN has VHZ agreed VVN to TO be VB jointly RB and CC severally RB liable JJ for IN all DT claims NNS and CC expenses NNS of IN all PDT the DT members NNS of IN name NN of IN mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN arising VVG in IN any DT fund NN year NN in IN which WDT name NN of IN company NN is VBZ a DT member NN of IN the DT group NN . SENT Provided VVN that IN if IN name NN of IN company NN is VBZ not RB a DT member NN for IN the DT full JJ year NN , , it PP shall MD be VB only RB liable JJ for IN a DT pro JJ rata NN share NN of IN that DT liability NN . SENT IN IN WITNESS NN WHEREOF RB , , the DT name NN of IN company NN and CC name NN of IN mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN have VHP caused VVN this DT indemnity NN agreement NN to TO be VB executed VVN by IN its PP$ authorized JJ agreement NN to TO be VB executed VVN by IN its PP$ authorized JJ officers NNS . SENT Mutual NP Self NP Insurance NP Group NP NameCompany NP Name NN By IN . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT By IN . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT date NN . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT date NN . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1051 CD Sec NN . SENT 18 CD . SENT 79 CD B NP . SENT 12 CD OPEN JJ MEETING NN . SENT ADMINISTRATIVE JJ PROCEDURE NN ACT NN . SENT The DT mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN security NN fund NN and CC its PP$ board NN of IN trustees NNS shall MD not RB be VB subject JJ to TO . SENT 1 LS the DT open JJ meeting NN law NN . SENT 2 LS the DT open JJ appointments NNS law NN . SENT 3 LS the DT data NN privacy NN law NN . SENT and CC 4 CD except IN where WRB specifically RB set VVN forth RB , , the DT administrative JJ procedure NN act NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 19 CD . SENT 79 CD B NP . SENT 13 CD RULES NNS . SENT The DT commissioner NN may MD adopt VV , , amend VV , , and CC repeal NN rules NNS reasonably RB necessary JJ to TO carry VV out RP the DT purposes NNS of IN this DT chapter NN . SENT This DT authorization NN includes VVZ , , but CC is VBZ not RB limited JJ to TO , , the DT adoption NN of IN rules NNS to TO do VV all DT of IN the DT following NN . SENT 1 CD except IN as RB otherwise RB specifically RB provided VVN by IN statute NN , , specifying VVG what WP constitutes VVZ ability NN to TO self NN insure VV and CC to TO pay VV any DT compensation NN which WDT may MD become VV due JJ under IN chapter NN 176 CD . SENT 2 CD specifying VVG what WP constitutes VVZ a DT failure NN or CC inability NN to TO fulfill VV an DT insolvent JJ mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group's NN obligations NNS under IN this DT chapter NN . SENT 3 CD interpreting VVG and CC defining VVG the DT terms NNS used VVN in IN this DT chapter NN . SENT 4 CD establishing VVG procedures NNS and CC standards NNS for IN hearing NN and CC determinations NNS and CC providing VVG for IN those DT determinations NNS to TO be VB appealed VVN . SENT 5 CD except IN where WRB otherwise RB specifically RB provided VVN by IN statute NN , , specifying VVG the DT standards NNS , , forms NNS , , and CC content NN of IN agreements NNS , , forms NNS , , and CC reports NNS between IN parties NNS who WP have VHP obligations NNS pursuant JJ to TO this DT chapter NN . SENT 6 CD providing VVG for IN the DT combinations NNS and CC relative JJ liabilities NNS of IN security NN deposits NNS , , assumptions NNS , , and CC guarantees NNS used VVN under IN this DT chapter NN . SENT and CC 7 CD disclosing VVG otherwise RB private JJ data NNS concerning VVG mutual JJ self NN insurers NNS to TO courts NNS or CC mutual JJ self NN insurance NN group NN security NN funds NNS and CC specifying VVG appropriate JJ safeguards NNS for IN that DT information NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 20 CD . SENT 79 CD B NP . SENT 14 CD GOVERNING VVG LAW NN . SENT If IN there EX is VBZ any DT inconsistency NN among IN any DT rule NN or CC statute NN and CC law NN , , chapter NN 79 CD B NN shall MD govern VV . SENT Page NN 14 CD , , line NN 5 CD , , delete VV pools NNS and CC insert VV mutual JJ groups NNS Page NP 14 CD , , line NN 11 CD , , delete VV shall MD have VH and CC insert NN has VHZ Page NP 14 CD , , delete VV section NN 9 CD Page NP 15 CD , , delete VV section NN 11 CD Page NP 15 CD , , line NN 35 CD , , delete VV 11 CD and CC insert VV 22 CD Page NP 18 CD , , after IN line NN 23 CD , , insert NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 7 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 79 CD . SENT 34 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT LOSSES NNS . SENT RETENTION NN LIMITS NNS . SENT The DT reinsurance NN association NN shall MD provide VV and CC each DT member NN shall MD accept VV indemnification NN for IN 100 CD percent NN of IN the DT amount NN of IN ultimate JJ loss NN sustained VVN in IN each DT loss NN occurrence NN relating VVG to TO one CD or CC more JJR claims NNS arising VVG out RP of IN a DT single JJ compensable JJ event NN , , including VVG aggregate JJ losses NNS related VVN to TO a DT single JJ event NN or CC occurrence NN which WDT constitutes VVZ a DT single JJ loss NN occurrence NN , , under IN chapter NN 176 CD on IN and CC after IN October NP 1 CD , , 1979 CD , , in IN excess NN of IN JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1052 CD 300 CD , , 000 CD or CC 100 CD , , 000 CD a DT low NN , , a DT high JJ , , or CC a DT super JJ retention NN limit NN , , at IN the DT option NN of IN the DT member NN . SENT In IN case NN of IN occupational JJ disease NN causing VVG disablement NN on IN and CC after IN October NP 1 CD , , 1979 CD , , each DT person NN suffering VVG disablement NN due JJ to TO occupational JJ disease NN is VBZ considered VVN to TO be VB involved VVN in IN a DT separate JJ loss NN occurrence NN . SENT The DT lower JJR retention NN limit NN shall MD be VB increased VVN to TO the DT nearest JJS 10 CD , , 000 CD , , on IN January NP 1 CD , , 1982 CD and CC on IN each DT January NP 1 CD thereafter RB by IN the DT percentage NN increase NN in IN the DT statewide JJ average JJ weekly JJ wage NN , , as RB determined VVN in IN accordance NN with IN section NN 176 CD . SENT 011 CD , , subdivision NN 20 CD . SENT On IN January NP 1 CD , , 1982 CD and CC on IN each DT January NP 1 CD thereafter RB , , the DT higher JJR retention NN limit NN shall MD be VB increased VVN by IN the DT amount NN necessary JJ to TO retain VV a DT 200 CD , , 000 CD difference NN between IN the DT two CD retention NN limits NNS . SENT On IN January NP 1 CD , , 1995 CD , , the DT lower JJR retention NN limit NN is VBZ 250 CD , , 000 CD , , which WDT shall MD also RB be VB known VVN as IN the DT 1995 CD base NN retention NN limit NN . SENT On IN each DT January NP 1 CD thereafter RB , , the DT cumulative JJ annual JJ percentage NN changes NNS in IN the DT statewide JJ average JJ weekly JJ wage NN after IN October NP 1 CD , , 1994 CD , , as RB determined VVN in IN accordance NN with IN section NN 176 CD . SENT 011 CD , , subdivision NN 20 CD , , shall MD first RB be VB multiplied VVN by IN the DT 1995 CD base NN retention NN limit NN , , the DT result NN of IN which WDT shall MD then RB be VB added VVN to TO the DT 1995 CD base NN retention NN limit NN . SENT The DT resulting VVG figure NN shall MD be VB rounded VVN to TO the DT nearest JJS 10 CD , , 000 CD , , yielding VVG the DT low JJ retention NN limit NN for IN that DT year NN , , provided VVN that IN the DT low JJ retention NN limit NN shall MD not RB be VB reduced VVN in IN any DT year NN . SENT The DT high JJ retention NN limit NN shall MD be VB two CD times NNS the DT low JJ retention NN limit NN and CC shall MD be VB adjusted VVN when WRB the DT low JJ retention NN limit NN is VBZ adjusted VVN . SENT The DT super JJ retention NN limit NN shall MD be VB four CD times NNS the DT low JJ retention NN limit NN and CC shall MD be VB adjusted VVN when WRB the DT low JJ retention NN limit NN is VBZ adjusted VVN . SENT Ultimate JJ loss NN as IN used VVN in IN this DT section NN means VVZ the DT actual JJ loss NN amount NN which WDT a DT member NN is VBZ obligated VVN to TO pay VV and CC which WDT is VBZ paid VVN by IN the DT member NN for IN workers NNS compensation NN benefits NNS payable JJ under IN chapter NN 176 CD and CC shall MD not RB include VV claim NN expenses NNS , , assessments NNS , , damages NNS or CC penalties NNS . SENT For IN losses NNS incurred VVN on IN or CC after IN January NP 1 CD , , 1979 CD , , any DT amounts NNS paid VVN by IN a DT member NN pursuant JJ to TO sections NNS 176 CD . SENT 183 CD , , 176 CD . SENT 221 CD , , 176 CD . SENT 225 CD , , and CC 176 CD . SENT 82 CD shall MD not RB be VB included VVN in IN ultimate JJ loss NN and CC shall MD not RB be VB indemnified VVN by IN the DT reinsurance NN association NN . SENT A DT loss NN is VBZ incurred VVN by IN the DT reinsurance NN association NN on IN the DT date NN on IN which WDT the DT accident NN or CC other JJ compensable JJ event NN giving VVG rise NN to TO the DT loss NN occurs VVZ , , and CC a DT member NN is VBZ liable JJ for IN a DT loss NN up RP to TO its PP$ retention NN limit NN in IN effect NN at IN the DT time NN that IN the DT loss NN was VBD incurred VVN , , except IN that WDT members NNS which WDT are VBP determined VVN by IN the DT reinsurance NN association NN to TO be VB controlled VVN by IN or CC under IN common JJ control NN with IN another DT member NN , , and CC which WDT are VBP liable JJ for IN claims NNS from IN one CD or CC more JJR employees NNS entitled VVN to TO compensation NN for IN a DT single JJ compensable JJ event NN , , including VVG aggregate JJ losses NNS relating VVG to TO a DT single JJ loss NN occurrence NN , , may MD aggregate VV their PP$ losses NNS and CC obtain VV indemnification NN from IN the DT reinsurance NN association NN for IN the DT aggregate JJ losses NNS in IN excess NN of IN the DT higher JJR highest JJS retention NN limit NN selected VVN by IN any DT of IN the DT members NNS in IN effect NN at IN the DT time NN the DT loss NN was VBD incurred VVN . SENT Each DT member NN is VBZ liable JJ for IN payment NN of IN its PP$ ultimate JJ loss NN and CC shall MD be VB entitled VVN to TO indemnification NN from IN the DT reinsurance NN association NN for IN the DT ultimate JJ loss NN in IN excess NN of IN the DT member's JJ retention NN limit NN in IN effect NN at IN the DT time NN of IN the DT loss NN occurrence NN . SENT A DT member NN that WDT chooses VVZ the DT higher RBR high JJ or CC super JJ retention NN limit NN shall MD retain VV the DT liability NN for IN all DT losses NNS below IN the DT higher JJR chosen VVN retention NN limit VV itself PP and CC shall MD not RB transfer VV the DT liability NN to TO any DT other JJ entity NN or CC reinsure VV or CC otherwise RB contract NN for IN reimbursement NN or CC indemnification NN for IN losses NNS below IN its PP$ retention NN limit NN , , except IN in IN the DT following VVG cases NNS . SENT a DT when WRB the DT reinsurance NN or CC contract NN is VBZ with IN another DT member NN which WDT , , directly RB or CC indirectly RB , , through IN one CD or CC more JJR intermediaries NNS , , control NN or CC are VBP controlled VVN by IN or CC are VBP under IN common JJ control NN with IN the DT member NN . SENT b SYM when RB the DT reinsurance NN or CC contract NN provides VVZ for IN reimbursement NN or CC indemnification NN of IN a DT member NN if IN and CC only RB if IN the DT total NN of IN all DT claims NNS which WDT the DT member NN pays VVZ or CC incurs VVZ , , but CC which WDT are VBP not RB reimbursable JJ or CC subject JJ to TO indemnification NN by IN the DT reinsurance NN association NN for IN a DT given VVN period NN of IN time NN , , exceeds VVZ a DT dollar NN value NN or CC percentage NN of IN premium NN written VVN or CC earned VVN and CC stated VVN in IN the DT reinsurance NN agreement NN or CC contract NN . SENT c SYM when RB the DT reinsurance NN or CC contract NN is VBZ a DT pooling VVG arrangement NN with IN other JJ insurers NNS where WRB liability NN of IN the DT member NN to TO pay VV claims NNS pursuant JJ to TO chapter NN 176 CD is VBZ incidental JJ to TO participation NN in IN the DT pool NN and CC not RB as IN a DT result NN of IN providing VVG workers NNS compensation NN insurance NN to TO employers NNS on IN a DT direct JJ basis NN under IN chapter NN 176 CD . SENT d NN when WRB the DT reinsurance NN or CC contract NN is VBZ limited VVN to TO all PDT the DT claims NNS of IN a DT specific JJ insured NN of IN a DT member NN which WDT are VBP reimbursed VVN or CC indemnified VVN by IN a DT reinsurer NN which WDT , , directly RB or CC indirectly RB , , through IN one CD or CC more JJR intermediaries NNS , , controls NNS or CC is VBZ controlled VVN by IN or CC is VBZ under IN common JJ control NN with IN the DT insured NN of IN the DT member NN so RB long RB as IN any DT subsequent JJ contract NN or CC reinsurance NN of IN the DT reinsurer NN relating VVG to TO the DT claims NNS of IN the DT insured NN of IN a DT member NN is VBZ not RB inconsistent JJ with IN the DT bases NNS of IN exception NN provided VVN under IN clauses NNS a DT , , b NN and CC c LS . SENT or CC e NN when WRB the DT reinsurance NN or CC contract NN is VBZ limited VVN to TO all DT claims NNS of IN a DT specific JJ self NN insurer NN member NN which WDT are VBP reimbursed VVN or CC indemnified VVN by IN a DT reinsurer NN which WDT , , directly RB or CC indirectly RB , , through IN one CD or CC more JJR intermediaries NNS , , controls NNS or CC is VBZ controlled VVN by IN or CC is VBZ under IN common JJ control NN with IN the DT self NN insurer NN member NN so RB long RB as IN any DT subsequent JJ contract NN or CC reinsurance NN of IN the DT reinsurer NN relating VVG to TO the DT claims NNS of IN the DT self NN insurer NN member NN are VBP not RB inconsistent JJ with IN the DT bases NNS for IN exception NN provided VVN under IN clauses NNS a DT , , b NN and CC c LS . SENT Whenever WRB it PP appears VVZ to TO the DT commissioner NN of IN labor NN and CC industry NN that IN any DT member NN that WDT chooses VVZ the DT higher RBR high JJ or CC super JJ retention NN limit NN has VHZ participated VVN in IN the DT transfer NN of IN liability NN to TO any DT other JJ entity NN or CC reinsured VVN or CC otherwise RB contracted VVN for IN reimbursement NN or CC indemnification NN of IN losses NNS below IN its PP$ retention NN limit NN in IN a DT manner NN inconsistent JJ with IN the DT bases NNS for IN exception NN provided VVN under IN clauses NNS a DT , , b NN , , c LS , , d NN , , and CC e NN , , the DT commissioner NN may MD , , after IN giving VVG notice NN and CC an DT opportunity NN to TO be VB heard VVN , , order VV the DT member NN to TO pay VV to TO the DT state NN of IN Minnesota NP an DT amount NN not RB to TO exceed VV twice RB the DT difference NN between IN the DT reinsurance NN premium NN for IN the DT higher JJR and CC lower RBR high JJ or CC super JJ retention NN limit NN , , as RB appropriate JJ , , and CC the DT low JJ retention NN limit NN applicable JJ to TO the DT member NN for IN each DT year NN in IN which WDT the DT prohibited VVN reinsurance NN or CC contract NN was VBD in IN effect NN . SENT Any DT member NN subject NN to TO this DT penalty NN provision NN shall MD continue VV to TO be VB bound VVN by IN its PP$ selection NN of IN the DT higher RBR high JJ or CC super JJ retention NN limit NN for IN purposes NNS of IN membership NN in IN the DT reinsurance NN association NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1053 CD Sec NN . SENT 8 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 79 CD . SENT 35 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT 79 CD . SENT 35 CD DUTIES NNS . SENT RESPONSIBILITIES NNS . SENT POWERS NNS . SENT The DT reinsurance NN association NN shall MD do VV the DT following NN on IN behalf NN of IN its PP$ members NNS . SENT a DT Assume VV 100 CD percent NN of IN the DT liability NN as IN provided VVN in IN section NN 79 CD . SENT 34 CD . SENT b SYM Establish VV procedures NNS by IN which WDT members NNS shall MD promptly RB report VV to TO the DT reinsurance NN association NN each DT claim NN which WDT , , on IN the DT basis NN of IN the DT injury NN sustained VVD , , may MD reasonably RB be VB anticipated VVN to TO involve VV liability NN to TO the DT reinsurance NN association NN if IN the DT member NN is VBZ held VVN liable JJ under IN chapter NN 176 CD . SENT Solely RB for IN the DT purpose NN of IN reporting VVG claims NNS , , the DT member NN shall MD in IN all DT instances NNS consider VVP itself PP legally RB liable JJ for IN the DT injury NN . SENT The DT member NN shall MD advise VV the DT reinsurance NN association NN of IN subsequent JJ developments NNS likely JJ to TO materially RB affect VV the DT interest NN of IN the DT reinsurance NN association NN in IN the DT claim NN . SENT c SYM Maintain VV relevant JJ loss NN and CC expense NN data NNS relative JJ to TO all DT liabilities NNS of IN the DT reinsurance NN association NN and CC require VV each DT member NN to TO furnish VV statistics NNS in IN connection NN with IN liabilities NNS of IN the DT reinsurance NN association NN at IN the DT times NNS and CC in IN the DT form NN and CC detail NN as RB may MD be VB required VVN by IN the DT plan NN of IN operation NN . SENT d SYM Calculate VV and CC charge VV to TO members NNS a DT total JJ premium NN sufficient JJ to TO cover VV the DT expected VVN liability NN which WDT the DT reinsurance NN association NN will MD incur VV in IN excess NN of IN the DT higher JJR retention NN limit NN but CC less JJR than IN the DT prefunded JJ limit NN , , together RB with IN incurred VVN or CC estimated VVN to TO be VB incurred VVN operating NN and CC administrative JJ expenses NNS for IN the DT period NN to TO which WDT this DT premium NN applies VVZ and CC actual JJ claim NN payments NNS to TO be VB made VVN by IN members NNS , , during IN the DT period NN to TO which WDT this DT premium NN applies VVZ , , for IN claims NNS in IN excess NN of IN the DT prefunded JJ limit NN in IN effect NN at IN the DT time NN the DT loss NN was VBD incurred VVN . SENT Each DT member NN shall MD be VB charged VVN a DT premium NN established VVN by IN the DT board NN as IN sufficient JJ to TO cover VV the DT reinsurance NN association's NNS incurred VVD liabilities NNS and CC expenses NNS between IN the DT member's NNS selected VVD retention NN limit NN and CC the DT prefunded JJ limit NN . SENT The DT prefunded JJ limit NN shall MD be VB 2 CD , , 500 CD , , 000 CD on IN and CC after IN October NP 1 CD , , 1979 CD , , provided VVN that IN the DT prefunded JJ limit NN shall MD be VB increased VVN on IN January NP 1 CD , , 1983 CD and CC on IN each DT January NP 1 CD thereafter RB by IN the DT percentage NN increase NN in IN the DT statewide JJ average JJ weekly JJ wage NN , , to TO the DT nearest JJS 100 CD , , 000 CD , , as RB determined VVN in IN accordance NN with IN section NN 176 CD . SENT 011 CD , , subdivision NN 20 CD times NNS the DT lower JJR retention NN limit NN established VVN in IN section NN 79 CD . SENT 34 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT Each DT member NN shall MD be VB charged VVN a DT proportion NN of IN the DT total JJ premium NN calculated VVN for IN its PP$ selected JJ retention NN limit NN in IN an DT amount NN equal JJ to TO its PP$ proportion NN of IN the DT exposure NN base NN of IN all DT members NNS during IN the DT period NN to TO which WDT the DT reinsurance NN association NN premium NN will MD apply VV . SENT The DT exposure NN base NN shall MD be VB determined VVN by IN the DT board NN and CC is VBZ subject JJ to TO the DT approval NN of IN the DT commissioner NN of IN labor NN and CC industry NN . SENT In IN determining VVG the DT exposure NN base NN , , the DT board NN shall MD consider VV , , among IN other JJ things NNS , , equity NN , , administrative JJ convenience NN , , records NNS maintained VVD by IN members NNS , , amenability NN to TO audit VV , , and CC degree NN of IN risk NN refinement NN . SENT Each DT member NN exercising VVG the DT lower JJR retention NN option NN shall MD also RB be VB charged VVN a DT premium NN established VVN by IN the DT board NN as IN sufficient JJ to TO cover VV incurred VVN or CC estimated VVN to TO be VB incurred VVN claims NNS for IN the DT liability NN the DT reinsurance NN association NN is VBZ likely JJ to TO incur VV between IN the DT lower JJR and CC higher JJR retention NN limits NNS for IN the DT period NN to TO which WDT the DT premium NN applies VVZ . SENT Each DT member NN shall MD also RB be VB charged VVN a DT premium NN determined VVN by IN the DT board NN to TO equitably RB distribute VV excess JJ or CC deficient JJ premiums NNS from IN previous JJ periods NNS including VVG any DT excess JJ or CC deficient JJ premiums NNS resulting VVG from IN a DT retroactive JJ change NN in IN the DT prefunded JJ limit NN . SENT The DT premiums NNS charged VVN to TO members NNS shall MD not RB be VB unfairly RB discriminatory JJ as RB defined VVN in IN section NN 79 CD . SENT 074 CD . SENT All DT premiums NNS shall MD be VB approved VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN of IN labor NN and CC industry NN . SENT e SYM Require VV and CC accept VV the DT payment NN of IN premiums NNS from IN members NNS of IN the DT reinsurance NN association NN . SENT f SYM Receive VV and CC distribute VV all DT sums NNS required VVN by IN the DT operation NN of IN the DT reinsurance NN association NN . SENT g NN Establish VV procedures NNS for IN reviewing VVG claims NNS procedures NNS and CC practices NNS of IN members NNS of IN the DT reinsurance NN association NN . SENT If IN the DT claims NNS procedures NNS or CC practices NNS of IN a DT member NN are VBP considered VVN inadequate JJ to TO properly RB service VV the DT liabilities NNS of IN the DT reinsurance NN association NN , , the DT reinsurance NN association NN may MD undertake VV , , or CC may MD contract VV with IN another DT person NN , , including VVG another DT member NN , , to TO adjust VV or CC assist VV in IN the DT adjustment NN of IN claims NNS which WDT create VVP a DT potential JJ liability NN to TO the DT association NN . SENT The DT reinsurance NN association NN may MD charge VV the DT cost NN of IN the DT adjustment NN under IN this DT paragraph NN to TO the DT member NN , , except IN that WDT any DT penalties NNS or CC interest NN incurred VVN under IN sections NNS 176 CD . SENT 183 CD , , 176 CD . SENT 221 CD , , 176 CD . SENT 225 CD , , and CC 176 CD . SENT 82 CD as IN a DT result NN of IN actions NNS by IN the DT reinsurance NN association NN after IN it PP has VHZ undertaken VVN adjustment NN of IN the DT claim NN shall MD not RB be VB charged VVN to TO the DT member NN but CC shall MD be VB included VVN in IN the DT ultimate JJ loss NN and CC listed VVN as IN a DT separate JJ item NN . SENT and CC h NN Provide VVP each DT member NN of IN the DT reinsurance NN association NN with IN an DT annual JJ report NN of IN the DT operations NNS of IN the DT reinsurance NN association NN in IN a DT form NN the DT board NN of IN directors NNS may MD specify VV . SENT Page NN 32 CD , , line NN 30 CD , , delete VV 28 CD and CC insert VV 6 CD and CC 9 CD to TO 30 CD Page NP 32 CD , , line NN 31 CD , , after IN the DT period NN , , insert NN Section NP 7 CD is VBZ effective JJ January NP 1 CD , , 1996 CD . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1054 CD Page NP 40 CD , , after IN line NN 16 CD , , insert NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 7 CD . SENT 176 CD . SENT 043 CD INDEPENDENT JJ CONTRACTORS NNS . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT GENERAL JJ RULE NN . SENT ARE VBP EMPLOYEES NNS . SENT Except IN as RB provided VVN in IN subdivision NN 2 CD , , every DT independent JJ contractor NN doing VVG commercial JJ or CC residential JJ building NN construction NN or CC improvements NNS in IN the DT public JJ or CC private JJ sector NN is VBZ , , for IN the DT purpose NN of IN this DT chapter NN , , an DT employee NN of IN any DT employer NN under IN this DT chapter NN for IN whom WP the DT independent JJ contractor NN is VBZ performing VVG service NN in IN the DT course NN of IN the DT trade NN , , business NN , , profession NN , , or CC occupation NN of IN that DT employer NN at IN the DT time NN of IN the DT injury NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT EXCEPTION NN . SENT An DT independent JJ contractor NN is VBZ not RB an DT employee NN of IN an DT employer NN for IN whom WP the DT independent JJ contractor NN performs VVZ work NN or CC services NNS if IN the DT independent JJ contractor NN meets VVZ all DT of IN the DT following VVG conditions NNS . SENT 1 CD maintains VVZ a DT separate JJ business NN with IN the DT independent JJ contractor's NNS own JJ office NN , , equipment NN , , materials NNS , , and CC other JJ facilities NNS . SENT 2 CD holds VVZ or CC has VHZ applied VVN for IN a DT federal JJ employer NN identification NN number NN . SENT 3 CD operates VVZ under IN contracts NNS to TO perform VV specific JJ services NNS or CC work NN for IN specific JJ amounts NNS of IN money NN and CC under IN which WDT the DT independent JJ contractor NN controls VVZ the DT means NN of IN performing VVG the DT services NNS or CC work NN . SENT 4 CD incurs VVZ the DT main JJ expenses NNS related VVN to TO the DT service NN or CC work NN that IN the DT independent JJ contractor NN performs VVZ under IN contract NN . SENT 5 CD is VBZ responsible JJ for IN the DT satisfactory JJ completion NN of IN work NN or CC services NNS that IN the DT independent JJ contractor NN contracts NNS to TO perform VV and CC is VBZ liable JJ for IN a DT failure NN to TO complete VV the DT work NN or CC service NN . SENT 6 CD receives VVZ compensation NN for IN work NN or CC service NN performed VVN under IN a DT contract NN on IN a DT commission NN or CC per IN job NN or CC competitive JJ bid NN basis NN and CC not RB on IN any DT other JJ basis NN . SENT 7 CD may MD realize VV a DT profit NN or CC suffer VV a DT loss NN under IN contracts NNS to TO perform VV work NN or CC service NN . SENT 8 CD has VHZ continuing JJ or CC recurring VVG business NN liabilities NNS or CC obligations NNS . SENT and CC 9 CD the DT success NN or CC failure NN of IN the DT independent JJ contractor's NN business NN depends VVZ on IN the DT relationship NN of IN business NN receipts NNS to TO expenditures NNS . SENT Page NN 45 CD , , line NN 10 CD , , before IN gainful JJ insert NN suitable JJ and CC delete VV with IN the DT date NN of IN injury NN employer NN Page NP 45 CD , , delete VV lines NNS 34 CD to TO 36 CD Page NP 46 CD , , delete VV lines NNS 1 CD and CC 2 CD Page NP 46 CD , , after IN line NN 24 CD , , insert NN . SENT e SYM SUITABLE JJ GAINFUL JJ EMPLOYMENT NN . SENT Suitable JJ gainful JJ employment NN means VVZ employment NN that WDT is VBZ reasonably RB attainable JJ and CC offers VVZ an DT opportunity NN to TO restore VV the DT injured JJ employee NN as IN soon RB as RB possible JJ and CC as RB nearly RB as RB possible JJ to TO employment NN that WDT produces VVZ an DT economic JJ status NN as IN close NN as IN possible JJ to TO that DT which WDT the DT employee NN would MD have VH enjoyed VVN without IN the DT disability NN . SENT Consideration NN must MD be VB given VVN to TO the DT employee's JJ former JJ employment NN and CC the DT employee's NN qualifications NNS , , including VVG , , but CC not RB limited JJ to TO , , the DT employee's NN age NN , , education NN , , previous JJ work NN history NN , , interests NNS , , and CC skills NNS . SENT Page NN 54 CD , , after IN line NN 6 CD , , insert NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 22 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 176 CD . SENT 135 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT MEDICAL JJ , , PSYCHOLOGICAL JJ , , CHIROPRACTIC NN , , PODIATRIC JJ , , OPTOMETRIC JJ , , SURGICAL JJ , , HOSPITAL NN . SENT a DT The NP employer NN shall MD furnish VV any DT medical JJ , , psychological JJ , , chiropractic NN , , podiatric JJ , , surgical JJ and CC hospital NN treatment NN , , including VVG nursing NN , , medicines NNS , , medical JJ , , chiropractic NN , , podiatric JJ , , optometric JJ , , and CC surgical JJ supplies NNS , , crutches NNS and CC apparatus NN , , including VVG artificial JJ members NNS , , or CC , , at IN the DT option NN of IN the DT employee NN , , if IN the DT employer NN has VHZ not RB filed VVN notice NN as IN hereinafter RB provided VVN , , Christian NP Science NP treatment NN in IN lieu NN of IN medical JJ treatment NN , , chiropractic NN medicine NN and CC medical JJ supplies NNS , , as RB may MD reasonably RB be VB required VVN at IN the DT time NN of IN the DT injury NN and CC any DT time NN thereafter RB to TO cure VV and CC relieve VV from IN the DT effects NNS of IN the DT injury NN . SENT This DT treatment NN shall MD include VV treatments NNS necessary JJ to TO physical JJ rehabilitation NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1055 CD b SYM The DT employer NN shall MD pay VV for IN the DT reasonable JJ value NN of IN nursing NN services NNS provided VVN by IN a DT member NN of IN the DT employee's JJ family NN in IN cases NNS of IN permanent JJ total JJ disability NN . SENT c SYM Exposure NN to TO rabies NN is VBZ an DT injury NN and CC an DT employer NN shall MD furnish VV preventative JJ treatment NN to TO employees NNS exposed VVN to TO rabies NN . SENT d SYM The DT employer NN shall MD furnish VV replacement NN or CC repair NN for IN artificial JJ members NNS , , glasses NNS , , or CC spectacles NNS , , artificial JJ eyes NNS , , podiatric JJ orthotics NNS , , dental JJ bridge NN work NN , , dentures NNS or CC artificial JJ teeth NNS , , hearing NN aids NNS , , canes NNS , , crutches NNS , , or CC wheel NN chairs NNS damaged VVN by IN reason NN of IN an DT injury NN arising VVG out RP of IN and CC in IN the DT course NN of IN the DT employment NN . SENT For IN the DT purpose NN of IN this DT paragraph NN , , injury NN includes VVZ damage NN wholly RB or CC in IN part NN to TO an DT artificial JJ member NN . SENT In IN case NN of IN the DT employer's NN inability NN or CC refusal NN seasonably RB to TO provide VV the DT items NNS required VVN to TO be VB provided VVN under IN this DT paragraph NN , , the DT employer NN is VBZ liable JJ for IN the DT reasonable JJ expense NN incurred VVN by IN or CC on IN behalf NN of IN the DT employee NN in IN providing VVG the DT same JJ , , including VVG costs NNS of IN copies NNS of IN any DT medical JJ records NNS or CC medical JJ reports NNS that WDT are VBP in IN existence NN , , obtained VVN from IN health NN care NN providers NNS , , and CC that WDT directly RB relate VVP to TO the DT items NNS for IN which WDT payment NN is VBZ sought VVN under IN this DT chapter NN , , limited VVN to TO the DT charges NNS allowed VVN by IN subdivision NN 7 CD , , and CC attorney NN fees NNS incurred VVN by IN the DT employee NN . SENT Attorney's NP fees NNS shall MD be VB determined VVN on IN an DT hourly JJ basis NN according VVG to TO the DT criteria NNS in IN section NN 176 CD . SENT 081 CD , , subdivision NN 5 CD . SENT e SYM Both DT the DT commissioner NN and CC the DT compensation NN judges NNS have VHP authority NN to TO make VV determinations NNS under IN this DT section NN in IN accordance NN with IN sections NNS 176 CD . SENT 106 CD and CC 176 CD . SENT 305 CD . SENT f SYM An DT employer NN may MD require VV that IN the DT treatment NN and CC supplies NNS required VVN to TO be VB provided VVN by IN an DT employer NN by IN this DT section NN be VB received VVN in IN whole JJ or CC in IN part NN from IN a DT managed VVN care NN plan NN certified VVN under IN section NN 176 CD . SENT 1351 CD except IN as RB otherwise RB provided VVN by IN that DT section NN . SENT Page NN 54 CD , , line NN 9 CD , , before IN OR CC insert NN OPTOMETRISTS NNS , , Page NP 54 CD , , line NN 11 CD , , before RB or CC insert VV optometrist NN , , Page NP 54 CD , , line NN 17 CD , , before IN or CC insert NN optometrists NNS , , Page NP 54 CD , , after IN line NN 21 CD , , insert NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 24 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 176 CD . SENT 1351 CD , , subdivision NN 6 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 6 CD . SENT RULES NNS . SENT The DT commissioner NN may MD adopt VV emergency NN or CC permanent JJ rules NNS necessary JJ to TO implement VV this DT section NN . SENT Notwithstanding IN any DT rule NN to TO the DT contrary NN , , a DT managed JJ care NN organization NN may MD provide VV workers NNS compensation NN health NN care NN services NNS at IN a DT cost NN below IN that DT required VVN in IN Minnesota NP Rules NP , , part NN 5218 CD . SENT 0600 CD , , if IN the DT lower JJR fees NNS are VBP equal JJ to TO the DT fees NNS charged VVN to TO the DT employer NN for IN treatment NN of IN nonoccupational JJ injuries NNS and CC illnesses NNS under IN the DT employer's JJ group NN health NN plan NN . SENT Page NN 55 CD , , after IN line NN 35 CD , , insert NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 27 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 176 CD . SENT 191 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT ORDER NN . SENT EMPLOYER NN PAYMENT NN . SENT Where WRB compensation NN benefits NNS are VBP payable JJ under IN this DT chapter NN , , and CC a DT dispute NN exists VVZ between IN two CD or CC more JJR employers NNS or CC two CD or CC more JJR insurers NNS as IN to TO which WDT is VBZ liable JJ for IN payment NN , , the DT commissioner NN , , compensation NN judge NN , , or CC court NN of IN appeals NNS upon IN appeal NN shall MD direct VV , , unless IN action NN is VBZ taken VVN under IN subdivision NN 2 CD , , that IN one CD or CC more JJR of IN the DT employers NNS or CC insurers NNS the DT employer NN or CC insurer NN at IN the DT employee's NNS most RBS recent JJ employment NN make VV payment NN of IN the DT benefits NNS pending VVG a DT determination NN of IN liability NN . SENT A DT temporary JJ order NN may MD be VB issued VVN under IN this DT subdivision NN whether IN or CC not RB the DT employers NNS or CC insurers NNS agree VVP employer NN or CC insurer NN agrees VVZ to TO pay VV under IN the DT order NN . SENT When WRB liability NN has VHZ been VBN determined VVN , , the DT party NN held VVD liable JJ for IN the DT benefits NNS shall MD be VB ordered VVN to TO reimburse VV any DT other JJ party NN for IN payments NNS which WDT the DT latter NN has VHZ made VVN , , including VVG interest NN at IN the DT rate NN of IN 12 CD percent NN a DT year NN . SENT The DT claimant NN shall MD also RB be VB awarded VVN a DT reasonable JJ attorney NN fee NN , , to TO be VB paid VVN by IN the DT party NN held VVD liable JJ for IN the DT benefits NNS . SENT An DT order NN directing VVG payment NN of IN benefits NNS pending VVG a DT determination NN of IN liability NN may MD not RB be VB used VVN as IN evidence NN before IN a DT compensation NN judge NN , , the DT workers NNS compensation NN court NN of IN appeals NNS , , or CC court NN in IN which WDT the DT dispute NN is VBZ pending VVG . SENT Pages NNS 63 CD and CC 64 CD , , delete VV section NN 35 CD Page NP 64 CD , , after IN line NN 14 CD , , insert NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 41 CD . SENT REPEALER NN . SENT Laws NNS 1990 CD , , chapter NN 521 CD , , section NN 4 CD , , is VBZ repealed VVN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1056 CD Page NP 64 CD , , delete VV line NN 21 CD , , and CC insert VV Sections NNS 3 CD to TO 13 CD , , 18 CD to TO 20 CD , , 26 CD , , 28 CD to TO 31 CD , , 34 CD , , 38 CD , , and CC 40 CD are VBP Page NP 64 CD , , line NN 23 CD , , delete VV 29 CD and CC insert VV 33 CD Page NP 64 CD , , line NN 24 CD , , after IN the DT period NN , , insert NN Section NP 41 CD is VBZ effective JJ the DT day NN following VVG final JJ enactment NN . SENT Page NN 69 CD , , after IN line NN 3 CD , , insert NN . SENT ARTICLE NN 5 CD COLLECTIVE JJ BARGAINING NN AGREEMENTS NNS Section NP 1 CD . SENT 176 CD . SENT 1812 CD COLLECTIVE JJ BARGAINING NN AGREEMENTS NNS . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT REQUIREMENTS NNS . SENT Upon IN appropriate JJ filing NN , , the DT commissioner NN , , compensation NN judge NN , , workers NNS compensation NN court NN of IN appeals NNS , , and CC courts NNS shall MD recognize VV as IN valid JJ and CC binding VVG a DT provision NN in IN a DT collective JJ bargaining NN agreement NN between IN a DT qualified JJ employer NN or CC qualified JJ groups NNS of IN employers NNS engaged VVN in IN construction NN , , construction NN maintenance NN , , and CC related JJ activities NNS and CC the DT certified JJ and CC exclusive JJ representative NN of IN its PP$ employees NNS to TO establish VV certain JJ obligations NNS and CC procedures NNS relating VVG to TO workers NNS compensation NN . SENT For IN purposes NNS of IN this DT section NN , , qualified JJ employer NN means VVZ any DT self NN insured JJ employer NN , , any DT employer NN , , through IN itself PP or CC any DT affiliate NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 60 CD D NP . SENT 15 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD , , who WP is VBZ responsible JJ for IN the DT first JJ 100 CD , , 000 CD or CC more JJR of IN any DT claim NN , , or CC a DT private JJ employer NN developing VVG or CC projecting VVG an DT annual JJ workers NNS compensation NN premium NN , , in IN Minnesota NP , , of IN 250 CD , , 000 CD or CC more JJR . SENT For IN purposes NNS of IN this DT section NN , , a DT qualified JJ group NN of IN employers NNS means VVZ a DT group NN of IN private JJ employers NNS engaged VVN in IN workers NNS compensation NN group NN self NN insurance NN complying VVG with IN section NN 79 CD A DT . SENT 03 CD , , subdivision NN 6 CD , , which WDT develops VVZ or CC projects VVZ annual JJ workers NNS compensation NN insurance NN premiums NNS of IN 2 CD , , 000 CD , , 000 CD or CC more JJR . SENT This DT agreement NN must MD be VB limited JJ to TO , , but CC need VVP not RB include VV , , all RB of IN the DT following NN . SENT a DT an DT alternative JJ dispute NN resolution NN system NN to TO supplement VV , , modify VV , , or CC replace VV the DT procedural JJ or CC dispute NN resolution NN provisions NNS of IN this DT chapter NN . SENT The DT system NN may MD include VV mediation NN , , arbitration NN , , or CC other JJ dispute NN resolution NN proceedings NNS , , the DT results NNS of IN which WDT may MD be VB final JJ and CC binding JJ upon IN the DT parties NNS . SENT A DT system NN of IN arbitration NN shall MD provide VV that IN the DT decision NN of IN the DT arbiter NN is VBZ subject JJ to TO review VV either RB by IN the DT workers NNS compensation NN court NN of IN appeals NNS in IN the DT same JJ manner NN as IN an DT award NN or CC order NN of IN a DT compensation NN judge NN or CC , , in IN lieu NN of IN review NN by IN the DT workers NNS compensation NN court NN of IN appeals NNS , , by IN the DT office NN of IN administrative JJ hearings NNS , , by IN the DT district NN court NN , , by IN the DT Minnesota NP court NN of IN appeals NNS , , or CC by IN the DT supreme JJ court NN in IN the DT same JJ manner NN as IN the DT workers NNS compensation NN court NN of IN appeals NNS and CC may MD provide VV that IN any DT arbiter's JJ award NN disapproved VVN by IN a DT court NN be VB referred VVN back RB to TO the DT arbiter NN for IN reconsideration NN and CC possible JJ modification NN . SENT b SYM an DT agreed VVN list NN of IN providers NNS of IN medical JJ treatment NN that WDT may MD be VB the DT exclusive JJ source NN of IN all DT medical JJ and CC related JJ treatment NN provided VVN under IN this DT chapter NN which WDT need MD not RB be VB certified VVN under IN section NN 176 CD . SENT 1351 CD . SENT c SYM the DT use NN of IN a DT limited JJ list NN of IN impartial JJ physicians NNS to TO conduct VV independent JJ medical JJ examinations NNS . SENT d SYM the DT creation NN of IN a DT light JJ duty NN , , modified VVN job NN , , or CC return VV to TO work VV program NN . SENT e SYM the DT use NN of IN a DT limited JJ list NN of IN individuals NNS and CC companies NNS for IN the DT establishment NN of IN vocational JJ rehabilitation NN or CC retraining VVG programs NNS which WDT list NN is VBZ not RB subject JJ to TO the DT requirements NNS of IN section NN 176 CD . SENT 102 CD . SENT f SYM the DT establishment NN of IN safety NN committees NNS and CC safety NN procedures NNS . SENT or CC g NN the DT adoption NN of IN a DT 24 CD hour NN health NN care NN coverage NN plan NN if IN a DT 24 CD hour NN plan NN pilot NN project NN is VBZ authorized VVN by IN law NN , , according VVG to TO the DT terms NNS and CC conditions NNS authorized VVN by IN that DT law NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT FILING NN AND CC REVIEW NP . SENT A DT copy NN of IN the DT agreement NN and CC the DT approximate JJ number NN of IN employees NNS who WP will MD be VB covered VVN under IN it PP must MD be VB filed VVN with IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT Within IN 21 CD days NNS of IN receipt NN of IN an DT agreement NN , , the DT commissioner NN shall MD review VV the DT agreement NN for IN compliance NN with IN this DT section NN and CC the DT benefit NN provisions NNS of IN this DT chapter NN and CC notify VV the DT parties NNS of IN any DT additional JJ information NN required VVN or CC any DT recommended JJ modification NN that WDT would MD bring VV the DT agreement NN into IN compliance NN . SENT Upon IN receipt NN of IN any DT requested VVN information NN or CC modification NN , , the DT commissioner NN must MD notify VV the DT parties NNS within IN 21 CD days NNS whether IN the DT agreement NN is VBZ in IN compliance NN with IN this DT section NN and CC the DT benefit NN provisions NNS of IN this DT chapter NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1057 CD In IN order NN for IN any DT agreement NN to TO remain VV in IN effect NN , , it PP must MD provide VV for IN a DT timely JJ and CC accurate JJ method NN of IN reporting VVG to TO the DT commissioner NN necessary JJ information NN regarding VVG service NN cost NN and CC utilization NN to TO enable VV the DT commissioner NN to TO annually RB report VV to TO the DT legislature NN . SENT The DT information NN provided VVD to TO the DT commissioner NN must MD include VV aggregate JJ data NNS on IN the DT . SENT 1 CD person NN hours NNS and CC payroll NN covered VVN by IN agreements NNS filed VVD . SENT 2 CD number NN of IN claims NNS filed VVD . SENT 3 CD average JJ cost NN per IN claim NN . SENT 4 CD number NN of IN litigated VVN claims NNS , , including VVG the DT number NN of IN claims NNS submitted VVN to TO arbitration NN , , the DT workers NNS compensation NN court NN of IN appeals NNS , , the DT office NN of IN administrative JJ hearings NNS , , the DT district NN court NN , , the DT Minnesota NP court NN of IN appeals NNS or CC the DT supreme JJ court NN . SENT 5 CD number NN of IN contested JJ claims NNS resolved VVN prior RB to TO arbitration NN . SENT 6 CD projected JJ incurred VVN costs NNS and CC actual JJ costs NNS of IN claims NNS . SENT 7 CD employer's NN safety NN history NN . SENT 8 CD number NN of IN workers NNS participating VVG in IN vocational JJ rehabilitation NN . SENT and CC 9 CD number NN of IN workers NNS participating VVG in IN light JJ duty NN programs NNS . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT REFUSAL NN TO TO RECOGNIZE VV . SENT A DT person NN aggrieved VVN by IN the DT commissioner's JJ decision NN concerning VVG an DT agreement NN may MD request VV in IN writing NN , , within IN 30 CD days NNS of IN the DT date NN the DT notice NN is VBZ issued VVN , , the DT initiation NN of IN a DT contested JJ case NN proceeding NN under IN chapter NN 14 CD . SENT The DT request NN to TO initiate VV a DT contested JJ case NN must MD be VB received VVN by IN the DT department NN by IN the DT 30 CD th NN day NN after IN the DT commissioner's JJ decision NN . SENT An DT appeal NN from IN the DT commissioner's JJ final JJ decision NN and CC order NN may MD be VB taken VVN to TO the DT workers NNS compensation NN court NN of IN appeals NNS pursuant JJ to TO sections NNS 176 CD . SENT 421 CD and CC 176 CD . SENT 442 CD . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS . SENT VOID JJ AGREEMENTS NNS . SENT Nothing NN in IN this DT section NN shall MD allow VV any DT agreement NN that WDT diminishes VVZ an DT employee's JJ entitlement NN to TO benefits NNS as IN otherwise RB set VVN forth RB in IN this DT chapter NN . SENT For IN the DT purposes NNS of IN this DT section NN , , the DT procedural JJ rights NNS and CC dispute NN resolution NN agreements NNS under IN subdivision NN 1 CD , , paragraphs VVZ a DT to TO g NN , , are VBP not RB agreements NNS which WDT diminish VVP an DT employee's JJ entitlement NN to TO benefits NNS . SENT Any DT agreement NN that WDT diminishes VVZ an DT employee's JJ entitlement NN to TO benefits NNS as IN set VVN forth RB in IN this DT chapter NN is VBZ null JJ and CC void JJ . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS . SENT NOTICE NN TO TO INSURANCE NN CARRIER NN . SENT If IN the DT employer NN is VBZ insured VVN under IN this DT chapter NN , , the DT collective JJ bargaining NN agreement NN provision NN shall MD not RB be VB recognized VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN , , compensation NN judge NN , , workers NNS compensation NN court NN of IN appeals NNS , , and CC other JJ courts NNS unless IN the DT employer NN has VHZ given VVN notice NN to TO the DT employer's JJ insurance NN carrier NN , , in IN the DT manner NN provided VVN in IN the DT insurance NN contract NN , , of IN intent NN to TO enter VV into IN an DT agreement NN with IN its PP$ employees NNS as RB provided VVN in IN this DT section NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 6 CD . SENT PILOT NN PROGRAM NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD establish VV a DT pilot NN program NN ending VVG July NP 1 CD , , 2000 CD , , in IN which WDT up RB to TO ten CD private JJ employers NNS not RB engaged VVN in IN construction NN , , construction NN maintenance NN , , and CC related JJ activities NNS shall MD be VB authorized VVN to TO enter VV into IN valid JJ agreements NNS under IN this DT section NN with IN their PP$ employees NNS . SENT The DT agreements NNS shall MD be VB recognized VVN and CC enforced VVN as IN provided VVN by IN this DT section NN . SENT Private JJ employers NNS shall MD participate VV in IN the DT pilot NN program NN through IN collectively RB bargained VVN agreements NNS with IN the DT certified JJ and CC exclusive JJ representatives NNS of IN their PP$ employees NNS and CC without IN regard NN to TO the DT dollar NN insurance NN premium NN limitations NNS in IN subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT ARTICLE NN 6 CD DISABILITY NN BENEFITS NNS Section NP 1 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 176 CD . SENT 021 CD , , subdivision NN 7 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 7 CD . SENT PUBLIC JJ OFFICER NN . SENT If IN an DT employee NN who WP is VBZ a DT public JJ officer NN of IN the DT state NN or CC governmental JJ subdivision NN continues VVZ to TO receive VV the DT compensation NN of IN office NN during IN a DT period NN when WRB receiving VVG benefits NNS under IN the DT workers NNS compensation NN law NN for IN temporary JJ total JJ or CC temporary JJ partial JJ disability NN or CC permanent JJ total JJ disability NN and CC the DT compensation NN of IN office NN exceeds VVZ 100 CD a DT year NN , , the DT amount NN of IN that DT compensation NN attributable JJ to TO the DT period NN for IN which WDT benefits NNS under IN the DT workers NNS compensation NN law NN are VBP paid VVN shall MD must MD be VB deducted VVN from IN such JJ benefits NNS . SENT If IN an DT employee NN JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1058 CD covered VVN by IN the DT Minnesota NP state NN retirement NN system NN receives VVZ total JJ and CC permanent JJ disability NN benefits NNS pursuant JJ to TO section NN 352 CD . SENT 113 CD or CC disability NN benefits NNS pursuant JJ to TO sections NNS under IN section NN 352 CD . SENT 95 CD and CC , , 352 CD B NP . SENT 10 CD , , 353 CD . SENT 33 CD , , 353 CD . SENT 656 CD , , 353 CD C NP . SENT 08 CD , , or CC 422 CD A DT . SENT 18 CD , , the DT amount NN of IN disability NN benefits NNS shall MD be VB deducted VVN from IN workers NNS compensation NN benefits VVZ otherwise RB payable JJ . SENT If IN an DT employee NN covered VVN by IN the DT teachers NNS retirement NN fund NN or CC a DT teachers NNS retirement NN fund NN in IN a DT city NN of IN the DT first JJ class NN receives VVZ total JJ and CC permanent JJ disability NN benefits NNS pursuant JJ to TO under IN section NN 354 CD . SENT 48 CD , , 354 CD A DT . SENT 36 CD , , or CC under IN the DT respective JJ association NN articles NNS and CC bylaws NNS the DT amount NN of IN disability NN benefits NNS must MD be VB deducted VVN from IN workers NNS compensation NN benefits VVZ otherwise RB payable JJ . SENT Notwithstanding IN the DT provisions NNS of IN section NN 176 CD . SENT 132 CD , , a DT deduction NN under IN this DT subdivision NN does VVZ not RB entitle VV an DT employee NN to TO supplemental JJ benefits NNS under IN section NN 176 CD . SENT 132 CD . SENT Sec NN . SENT 2 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 353 CD . SENT 33 CD , , subdivision NN 5 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS . SENT BENEFITS NNS PAID VVN UNDER IN WORKERS NNS COMPENSATION NN LAW NN . SENT Disability NN benefits NNS paid VVN shall MD be VB coordinated VVN with IN any DT amounts NNS received VVD or CC receivable NN under IN workers NNS compensation NN law NN , , such JJ as IN temporary JJ total NN , , permanent JJ total NN , , temporary JJ partial JJ , , permanent JJ partial JJ , , or CC economic JJ recovery NN compensation NN benefits NNS , , in IN either DT periodic JJ or CC lump NN sum NN payments NNS from IN the DT employer NN under IN applicable JJ workers NNS compensation NN laws NNS , , after IN deduction NN of IN amount NN of IN attorney NN fees NNS , , authorized VVN under IN applicable JJ workers NNS compensation NN laws NNS , , paid VVN by IN a DT disabilitant NN . SENT If IN the DT total NN of IN the DT single JJ life NN annuity NN actuarial JJ equivalent NN disability NN benefit NN and CC the DT workers NNS compensation NN benefit NN exceeds VVZ . SENT 1 LS the DT salary NN the DT disabled JJ member NN received VVD as RB of IN the DT date NN of IN the DT disability NN or CC 2 CD the DT salary NN currently RB payable JJ for IN the DT same JJ employment NN position NN or CC an DT employment NN position NN substantially RB similar JJ to TO the DT one NN the DT person NN held VVD as RB of IN the DT date NN of IN the DT disability NN , , whichever WDT is VBZ greater JJR , , the DT disability NN benefit NN must MD be VB reduced VVN to TO that DT amount NN which WDT , , when WRB added VVN to TO the DT workers NNS compensation NN benefits NNS , , does VVZ not RB exceed VV the DT greater JJR of IN the DT salaries NNS described VVN in IN clauses NNS 1 CD and CC 2 CD . SENT Disability NN benefits NNS must MD not RB be VB reduced VVN by IN any DT periodic JJ or CC lump NN sum NN amounts NNS received VVD or CC receivable NN under IN workers NNS compensation NN laws NNS . SENT A DT disabilitant NN who WP is VBZ eligible JJ to TO receive VV a DT disability NN benefit NN after IN June NP 30 CD , , 1995 CD , , whose WP$ disability NN benefit NN amount NN was VBD reduced VVN prior RB to TO July NP 1 CD , , 1995 CD , , as IN a DT result NN of IN the DT receipt NN of IN workers NNS compensation NN benefits NNS , , must MD have VH the DT disability NN benefit NN payment NN amount NN restored VVD , , as RB of IN July NP 1 CD , , 1995 CD , , and CC calculated VVN under IN subdivision NN 3 CD . SENT A DT disabilitant NN is VBZ not RB entitled VVN to TO retroactive JJ payment NN of IN the DT reduction NN amounts NNS applied VVN to TO disability NN benefits NNS before IN July NP 1 CD , , 1995 CD , , because RB of IN receipt NN of IN workers NNS compensation NN benefits NNS . SENT A DT disability NN benefit NN overpayment NN made VVN before IN July NP 1 CD , , 1995 CD , , because IN a DT reduction NN had VHD not RB been VBN made VVN for IN receipt NN of IN workers NNS compensation NN benefits NNS , , must MD be VB collected VVN by IN the DT association NN . SENT The DT overpaid VVN amounts NNS may MD be VB obtained VVN through IN the DT reduction NN by IN the DT association NN of IN disability NN benefits NNS or CC annuity NN payments NNS made VVN after IN June NP 30 CD , , 1995 CD , , until IN the DT overpayment NN is VBZ fully RB recovered VVN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 3 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 353 CD . SENT 33 CD , , subdivision NN 7 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 7 CD . SENT PARTIAL JJ REEMPLOYMENT NN . SENT If IN , , following VVG a DT work NN or CC non JJ work NN related VVN injury NN or CC illness NN , , A DT disabled JJ person NN resumes VVZ a DT gainful JJ occupation NN from IN which WDT earnings NNS are VBP less JJR than IN the DT salary NN at IN the DT date NN of IN disability NN or CC the DT salary NN currently RB paid VVN for IN similar JJ positions NNS , , at IN the DT date NN of IN disability NN increased VVN by IN the DT same JJ increase NN in IN the DT United NP States NPS average JJ wages NNS as IN used VVN by IN social JJ security NN in IN calculating VVG average JJ indexed VVN monthly JJ earnings NNS , , the DT board NN shall MD continue VV the DT disability NN benefit NN in IN an DT amount NN that IN , , when WRB the DT normal JJ disability NN is VBZ added VVN to TO the DT earnings NNS and CC workers NNS compensation NN benefit NN , , does VVZ not RB exceed VV the DT salary NN at IN the DT date NN of IN disability NN or CC the DT salary NN currently RB paid VVN for IN similar JJ positions NNS , , at IN the DT date NN of IN disability NN increased VVN by IN the DT same JJ increase NN in IN the DT United NP States NPS average JJ wages NNS as IN used VVN by IN social JJ security NN in IN calculating VVG average JJ indexed VVN monthly JJ earnings NNS , , whichever WDT is VBZ higher JJR , , provided VVD the DT disability NN benefit NN does VVZ not RB exceed VV the DT disability NN benefit NN originally RB allowed VVN , , plus CC any DT postretirement NN adjustments NNS payable JJ after IN December NP 31 CD , , 1988 CD , , in IN accordance NN with IN section NN 11 CD A DT . SENT 18 CD , , subdivision NN 10 CD . SENT No DT deductions NNS for IN the DT retirement NN fund NN may MD be VB taken VVN from IN the DT salary NN of IN a DT disabled JJ person NN who WP is VBZ receiving VVG a DT disability NN benefit NN as IN provided VVN in IN this DT subdivision NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 4 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 353 CD . SENT 656 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT BENEFITS NNS PAID VVN UNDER IN WORKERS NNS COMPENSATION NN LAW NN . SENT If IN a DT member NN , , as RB described VVN in IN subdivision NN 1 CD , , is VBZ injured VVN under IN circumstances NNS which WDT entitle VVP the DT member NN to TO receive VV benefits NNS under IN the DT workers NNS compensation NN law NN , , the DT member NN shall MD receive VV the DT same JJ benefits NNS as IN provided VVN in IN subdivision NN 1 CD , , with IN disability NN benefits NNS paid VVD reimbursed VVN and CC future JJ benefits NNS reduced VVN by IN all DT periodic JJ or CC lump NN sum NN amounts NNS paid VVN to TO the DT member NN under IN the DT workers NNS compensation NN law NN , , after IN deduction NN of IN amount NN of IN attorney NN fees NNS , , authorized VVN under IN applicable JJ workers NNS compensation NN laws NNS , , paid VVN by IN a DT disabilitant NN if IN the DT total NN of IN the DT single JJ life NN annuity NN actuarial JJ equivalent NN disability NN benefit NN and CC the DT workers NNS compensation NN benefit NN exceeds VVZ . SENT 1 LS the DT salary NN the DT disabled JJ member NN received VVD as RB of IN the DT date NN of IN the DT disability NN or CC 2 CD the DT salary NN currently RB payable JJ for IN the DT same JJ employment NN position NN or CC an DT employment NN position NN substantially RB similar JJ to TO the DT one NN the DT person NN held VVD as RB of IN the DT date NN of IN the DT disability NN , , whichever WDT is VBZ greater JJR . SENT The DT disability NN benefit NN must MD be VB reduced VVN to TO that DT amount NN which WDT , , when WRB added VVN to TO the DT workers NNS compensation NN benefits NNS , , does VVZ not RB exceed VV the DT greater JJR of IN the DT salaries NNS described VVN in IN clauses NNS 1 CD and CC 2 CD . SENT Disability NN benefits NNS must MD not RB be VB reduced VVN by IN any DT periodic JJ or CC lump NN sum NN amounts NNS received VVD or CC receivable JJ JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1059 CD under IN workers NNS compensation NN laws NNS . SENT A DT disabilitant NN who WP is VBZ eligible JJ to TO receive VV a DT disability NN benefit NN after IN June NP 30 CD , , 1995 CD , , whose WP$ disability NN benefit NN amount NN was VBD reduced VVN before IN July NP 1 CD , , 1995 CD , , as IN a DT result NN of IN the DT receipt NN of IN workers NNS compensation NN benefits NNS , , must MD have VH the DT disability NN benefit NN payment NN amount NN restored VVD , , as RB of IN July NP 1 CD , , 1995 CD , , and CC calculated VVN under IN subdivision NN 1 CD or CC 3 CD . SENT A DT disabilitant NN is VBZ not RB entitled VVN to TO retroactive JJ payment NN of IN the DT reduction NN amounts NNS applied VVN to TO disability NN benefits NNS before IN July NP 1 CD , , 1995 CD , , because RB of IN receipt NN of IN workers NNS compensation NN benefits NNS . SENT A DT disability NN benefit NN overpayment NN made VVN before IN July NP 1 CD , , 1995 CD , , because IN a DT reduction NN had VHD not RB been VBN made VVN for IN receipt NN of IN workers NNS compensation NN benefits NNS must MD be VB collected VVN by IN the DT association NN . SENT The DT overpaid VVN amounts NNS may MD be VB obtained VVN through IN the DT reduction NN by IN the DT association NN of IN disability NN benefits NNS or CC annuity NN payments NNS made VVN after IN June NP 30 CD , , 1995 CD , , until IN the DT overpayment NN is VBZ fully RB recovered VVN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 5 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 353 CD . SENT 656 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS . SENT LIMITATION NN ON IN DISABILITY NN BENEFIT NN PAYMENTS NNS . SENT a DT No NP member NN is VBZ entitled VVN to TO receive VV a DT disability NN benefit NN payment NN when WRB there EX remains VVZ to TO the DT member's JJ credit NN unused JJ annual JJ leave NN or CC sick JJ leave NN or CC under IN any DT other JJ circumstances NNS when WRB , , during IN the DT period NN of IN disability NN , , there EX has VHZ been VBN no DT impairment NN of IN the DT person's JJ salary NN as IN a DT police NN officer NN or CC a DT firefighter NN , , whichever WDT applies VVZ . SENT b SYM If IN a DT disabled JJ member NN resumes VVZ a DT gainful JJ occupation NN with IN earnings NNS less CC than IN , , which WDT when RB added VVD to TO the DT normal JJ disability NN benefit NN exceed VVP the DT disabilitant JJ reemployment NN earnings NNS limit NN , , the DT amount NN of IN the DT disability NN benefit NN must MD be VB reduced VVN as IN provided VVN in IN this DT paragraph NN . SENT The DT disabilitant JJ reemployment NN earnings NNS limit NN is VBZ the DT greater JJR of IN . SENT 1 LS the DT salary NN earned VVD at IN the DT date NN of IN disability NN . SENT or CC 2 CD 125 CD percent NN of IN the DT salary NN currently RB paid VVN by IN the DT employing VVG governmental JJ subdivision NN for IN similar JJ positions NNS earned VVD at IN the DT date NN of IN disability NN increased VVN by IN the DT same JJ increase NN in IN the DT United NP States NPS average JJ wages NNS used VVN by IN social JJ security NN in IN calculating VVG average JJ indexed VVN monthly JJ earnings NNS . SENT The DT disability NN benefit NN must MD be VB reduced VVN by IN one CD dollar NN for IN each DT three CD dollars NNS by IN which WDT the DT total JJ amount NN of IN the DT current JJ disability NN benefit NN , , any DT workers NNS compensation NN benefits NNS , , and CC actual JJ earnings NNS exceed VVP the DT greater JJR disabilitant JJ reemployment NN earnings NNS limit VVP . SENT In IN no DT event NN may MD the DT disability NN benefit NN as IN adjusted VVN under IN this DT subdivision NN exceed VVP the DT disability NN benefit NN originally RB allowed VVN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 6 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 353 CD C NP . SENT 08 CD , , subdivision NN 6 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 6 CD . SENT RESUMPTION NN OF IN EMPLOYMENT NN . SENT Should MD a DT disabled JJ employee NN resume VV a DT gainful JJ occupation NN from IN which WDT earnings NNS are VBP less JJR than IN salary NN received VVN at IN the DT date NN of IN disability NN or CC the DT salary NN currently RB paid VVN for IN similar JJ positions NNS , , or CC should MD the DT employee NN be VB entitled VVN to TO receive VV workers NNS compensation NN benefits NNS received VVN at IN the DT date NN of IN disability NN increased VVN by IN the DT same JJ increase NN in IN the DT United NP States NPS average JJ wages NNS as IN used VVN by IN social JJ security NN in IN calculating VVG average JJ indexed VVN monthly JJ earnings NNS , , the DT disability NN benefit NN must MD be VB continued VVN in IN an DT amount NN that IN , , when WRB added VVN to TO such JJ earnings NNS and CC workers NNS compensation NN benefits NNS , , does VVZ not RB exceed VV the DT salary NN received VVD at IN the DT date NN of IN disability NN or CC the DT salary NN currently RB payable JJ for IN the DT same JJ employment NN position NN or CC an DT employment NN position NN substantially RB similar JJ to TO the DT one NN the DT person NN held VVD as RB of IN the DT date NN of IN the DT disability NN increased VVN by IN the DT same JJ increase NN in IN the DT United NP States NPS average JJ wages NNS as IN used VVN by IN social JJ security NN in IN calculating VVG average JJ indexed VVN monthly JJ earnings NNS , , whichever WDT is VBZ greater JJR . SENT Sec NN . SENT 7 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 422 CD A DT . SENT 18 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT Payment NN of IN any DT disability NN allowance NN authorized VVN by IN sections NNS 422 CD A NP . SENT 01 CD to TO 422 CD A DT . SENT 25 CD , , shall MD commence VV three CD months NNS after IN date NN of IN application NN provided VVN that IN the DT applicant NN has VHZ not RB been VBN restored VVN to TO duty NN . SENT Such JJ payment NN shall MD be VB retroactive JJ to TO date NN of IN application NN and CC shall MD continue VV throughout IN the DT full JJ period NN of IN the DT disability NN subject NN to TO the DT same JJ optional JJ selections NNS as RB are VBP provided VVN for IN service NN allowances NNS . SENT provided VVN that IN when WRB a DT disability NN beneficiary NN shall MD have VH attained VVN the DT minimum JJ age NN for IN retirement NN on IN a DT service NN allowance NN the DT disability NN allowance NN shall MD be VB discontinued VVN only RB as RB provided VVN by IN the DT terms NNS of IN the DT option NN selected VVD . SENT Any DT employee NN eligible NN for IN a DT disability NN allowance NN who WP is VBZ also RB entitled VVN to TO an DT allowance NN under IN a DT workers NNS compensation NN act NN and CC or CC resumes VVZ a DT gainful JJ occupation NN shall MD be VB entitled VVN to TO receive VV during IN the DT period NN of IN such JJ compensation NN only RB that IN portion NN of IN the DT retirement NN allowance NN provided VVN by IN this DT act NN which WDT when RB added VVD to TO such JJ additional JJ compensation NN does VVZ not RB exceed VV the DT salary NN of IN the DT employee NN at IN the DT time NN of IN disability NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 8 CD . SENT EFFECTIVE JJ DATE NN . SENT Sections NNS 1 CD to TO 7 CD are VBP effective JJ July NP 1 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT Renumber NP the DT sections NNS in IN sequence NN and CC correct JJ internal JJ references NNS JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1060 CD Amend NP the DT title NN as RB follows VVZ . SENT Page NN 1 CD , , line NN 7 CD , , after IN subdivisions NNS . SENT insert NN 79 CD . SENT 34 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT 79 CD . SENT 35 CD . SENT Page NN 1 CD , , lines NNS 11 CD and CC 12 CD , , delete VV 3 CD and CC 3 CD a DT . SENT and CC insert VV 3 CD , , 3 CD a DT , , and CC 7 CD . SENT Page NN 1 CD , , line NN 16 CD , , delete VV subdivision NN and CC insert VV subdivisions NNS 1 CD and CC and CC after IN 2 CD . SENT insert NN 176 CD . SENT 1351 CD , , subdivision NN 6 CD . SENT and CC after IN 176 CD . SENT 179 CD . SENT insert NN 176 CD . SENT 191 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT Page NN 1 CD , , line NN 20 CD , , delete VV and CC and CC after IN 3 CD . SENT insert NN 353 CD . SENT 33 CD , , subdivisions NNS 5 CD and CC 7 CD . SENT 353 CD . SENT 656 CD , , subdivisions NNS 2 CD and CC 4 CD . SENT 353 CD C NP . SENT 08 CD , , subdivision NN 6 CD . SENT and CC 422 CD A DT . SENT 18 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD . SENT proposing VVG coding VVG for IN new JJ law NN as IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapter NN 79 CD B NN . SENT Page NN 1 CD , , line NN 21 CD , , delete VV 79 CD A NP . SENT and CC insert VV 176 CD . SENT Page NN 1 CD , , line NN 25 CD , , after IN 3 CD u NN . SENT insert VV Laws NP 1990 CD , , chapter NN 521 CD , , section NN 4 CD . SENT With IN the DT recommendation NN that IN when WRB so RB amended VVN the DT bill NN pass NN and CC be VB re NN referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Financial NP Institutions NP and CC Insurance NP . SENT The DT report NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT Osthoff NP from IN the DT Committee NP on IN General NP Legislation NP , , Veterans NP Affairs NPS and CC Elections NNS to TO which WDT was VBD referred VVN . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 667 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO elections NNS . SENT campaign NN finance NN . SENT changing VVG the DT treatment NN of IN spending NN limits NNS and CC public JJ subsidy NN in IN certain JJ cases NNS . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 10 CD A DT . SENT 25 CD , , subdivision NN 10 CD . SENT Reported VVN the DT same JJ back NN with IN the DT following VVG amendments NNS . SENT Delete VV everything NN after IN the DT enacting VVG clause NN and CC insert NN . SENT Section NP 1 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 10 CD A DT . SENT 25 CD , , subdivision NN 10 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 10 CD . SENT EFFECT NN OF IN OPPONENT'S NP AGREEMENT NN CONDUCT NN . SENT a DT The NP expenditure NN limits NNS imposed VVN by IN this DT section NN apply VV only RB to TO candidates NNS whose WP$ major JJ political JJ party NN opponents NNS agree VVP to TO be VB bound VVN by IN the DT limits NNS and CC who WP themselves PP agree VVP to TO be VB bound VVN by IN the DT limits NNS as IN a DT condition NN of IN receiving VVG a DT public JJ subsidy NN for IN their PP$ campaigns NNS . SENT b SYM A DT candidate NN who WP agrees VVZ to TO be VB bound VVN by IN the DT limits NNS and CC receives VVZ a DT public JJ subsidy NN , , who WP has VHZ an DT opponent NN who WP . SENT 1 CD is VBZ a DT candidate NN of IN a DT major JJ political JJ party NN . SENT and CC 2 CD does VVZ not RB agree VV to TO be VB bound VVN by IN the DT limits NNS but CC is VBZ otherwise RB eligible JJ to TO receive VV a DT public JJ subsidy NN . SENT i NP is VBZ no DT longer RB bound VVN by IN the DT limits NNS , , including VVG those DT in IN section NN 10 CD A DT . SENT 324 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , paragraph NN c NN . SENT ii NP is VBZ eligible JJ to TO receive VV a DT public JJ subsidy NN . SENT and CC iii NP also RB receives VVZ , , or CC shares NNS equally RB with IN any DT other JJ candidate NN who WP agrees VVZ to TO be VB bound VVN by IN limits NNS , , the DT opponent's JJ share NN of IN the DT general JJ account NN public JJ subsidy NN under IN section NN 10 CD A DT . SENT 31 CD . SENT For IN purposes NNS of IN this DT subdivision NN , , otherwise RB eligible JJ to TO receive VV a DT public JJ subsidy NN means VVZ that IN a DT candidate NN meets VVZ the DT requirements NNS of IN sections NNS 10 CD A NP . SENT 31 CD , , 10 CD A DT . SENT 315 CD , , 10 CD A DT . SENT 321 CD , , and CC 10 CD A DT . SENT 322 CD , , but CC does VVZ not RB mean VV that IN the DT candidate NN has VHZ filed VVN an DT affidavit NN of IN matching VVG funds NNS under IN section NN 10 CD A DT . SENT 323 CD . SENT a DT A NP candidate NN who WP has VHZ agreed VVN to TO be VB bound VVN by IN the DT expenditure NN limits NNS imposed VVN by IN this DT section NN as IN a DT condition NN of IN receiving VVG a DT public JJ subsidy NN for IN the DT candidate's JJ campaign NN is VBZ released VVN from IN the DT expenditure NN limits NNS and CC is VBZ eligible JJ to TO receive VV a DT public JJ subsidy NN if IN the DT candidate NN has VHZ an DT opponent NN who WP by IN ten CD days NNS before IN the DT primary NN has VHZ received VVN contributions NNS in IN an DT amount NN equal JJ to TO or CC has VHZ made VVN or CC become VVN obligated VVN to TO make VV expenditures NNS in IN an DT amount NN equal JJ to TO ten CD percent NN or CC more JJR of IN the DT expenditure NN limit NN for IN candidates NNS for IN that DT office NN under IN subdivision NN 2 CD , , who WP does VVZ not RB agree VV to TO be VB bound VVN by IN the DT limits NNS . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1061 CD b SYM Thereafter RB , , within IN 24 CD hours NNS after IN a DT candidate NN who WP has VHZ not RB agreed VVN to TO be VB bound VVN by IN limits NNS or CC the DT candidate's JJ principal JJ campaign NN committee NN has VHZ received VVN contributions NNS , , spent VVD , , or CC become VV obligated VVN to TO spend VV an DT amount NN equal JJ to TO 50 CD percent NN or CC more JJR of IN the DT expenditure NN limit NN for IN candidates NNS for IN that DT office NN under IN subdivision NN 2 CD , , on IN the DT candidate's JJ campaign NN , , the DT candidate NN or CC candidate's JJ principal JJ campaign NN committee NN must MD file VV written JJ notice NN with IN the DT board NN and CC provide VV written VVN notice NN to TO any DT other JJ candidate NN for IN the DT office NN . SENT The DT notice NN must MD state VV only RB that IN the DT candidate NN or CC candidate's JJ principal JJ campaign NN committee NN has VHZ received VVN contributions NNS , , made VVN , , or CC become VV obligated VVN to TO make VV campaign NN expenditures NNS in IN an DT amount NN equal JJ to TO or CC greater JJR than IN 50 CD percent NN of IN the DT expenditure NN limit NN for IN the DT office NN sought VVN by IN the DT candidate NN . SENT Upon IN receipt NN of IN the DT notice NN any DT other JJ candidate NN for IN the DT office NN is VBZ no DT longer RB bound VVN by IN expenditure NN limits NNS and CC is VBZ eligible JJ to TO receive VV the DT public JJ subsidy NN . SENT With IN the DT recommendation NN that IN when WRB so RB amended VVN the DT bill NN pass NN . SENT The DT report NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT Kahn NP from IN the DT Committee NP on IN Governmental JJ Operations NP to TO which WDT was VBD referred VVN . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 672 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO the DT environment NN . SENT implementing VVG the DT transfer NN of IN solid JJ waste NN management NN duties NNS of IN the DT metropolitan JJ council NN to TO the DT office NN of IN environmental JJ assistance NN . SENT providing VVG for IN the DT management NN of IN waste NN . SENT providing VVG penalties NNS . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1992 CD , , section NN 115 CD A DT . SENT 33 CD , , as RB reenacted VVN . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 115 CD . SENT 071 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT 115 CD A NP . SENT 03 CD , , by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN . SENT 115 CD A NP . SENT 055 CD . SENT 115 CD A NP . SENT 07 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD . SENT 115 CD A NP . SENT 072 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD , , 3 CD , , and CC 4 CD . SENT 115 CD A NP . SENT 12 CD . SENT 115 CD A NP . SENT 14 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD . SENT 115 CD A NP . SENT 15 CD , , subdivision NN 9 CD . SENT 115 CD A NP . SENT 191 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD and CC 2 CD . SENT 115 CD A NP . SENT 32 CD . SENT 115 CD A NP . SENT 411 CD . SENT 115 CD A NP . SENT 42 CD . SENT 115 CD A NP . SENT 45 CD . SENT 115 CD A NP . SENT 46 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD and CC 5 CD . SENT 115 CD A NP . SENT 47 CD , , by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN . SENT 115 CD A NP . SENT 55 CD , , by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN . SENT 115 CD A NP . SENT 5501 CD , , subdivisions NNS 2 CD , , 3 CD , , and CC 4 CD . SENT 115 CD A NP . SENT 5502 CD . SENT 115 CD A NP . SENT 551 CD , , subdivisions NNS 2 CD a DT , , 4 CD , , 5 CD , , 6 CD , , and CC 7 CD . SENT 115 CD A NP . SENT 554 CD . SENT 115 CD A NP . SENT 557 CD , , subdivisions NNS 3 CD and CC 4 CD . SENT 115 CD A NP . SENT 558 CD . SENT 115 CD A NP . SENT 63 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD . SENT 115 CD A NP . SENT 84 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD . SENT 115 CD A NP . SENT 86 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT 115 CD A NP . SENT 919 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD . SENT 115 CD A NP . SENT 921 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT 115 CD A NP . SENT 923 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT 115 CD A NP . SENT 9302 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD and CC 2 CD . SENT 115 CD A NP . SENT 951 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD . SENT 115 CD A NP . SENT 965 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT 115 CD A NP . SENT 97 CD , , subdivisions NNS 5 CD and CC 6 CD . SENT 115 CD A NP . SENT 981 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD . SENT 116 CD . SENT 07 CD , , subdivisions NNS 4 CD j NN and CC 10 CD . SENT 116 CD . SENT 072 CD . SENT 400 CD . SENT 16 CD . SENT 400 CD . SENT 161 CD . SENT 473 CD . SENT 149 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD , , 2 CD d SYM , , 2 CD e NN , , 3 CD , , 4 CD , , and CC 6 CD . SENT 473 CD . SENT 151 CD . SENT 473 CD . SENT 516 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT 473 CD . SENT 801 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , and CC by IN adding VVG subdivisions NNS . SENT 473 CD . SENT 8011 CD . SENT 473 CD . SENT 803 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD , , 1 CD c SYM , , 2 CD , , 2 CD a DT , , 3 CD , , 4 CD , , and CC 5 CD . SENT 473 CD . SENT 804 CD . SENT 473 CD . SENT 811 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD , , 4 CD a DT , , 5 CD , , 5 CD c SYM , , 7 CD , , and CC 8 CD . SENT 473 CD . SENT 813 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT 473 CD . SENT 823 CD , , subdivisions NNS 3 CD , , 5 CD , , and CC 6 CD . SENT 473 CD . SENT 843 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , and CC by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN . SENT 473 CD . SENT 844 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD a DT and CC 4 CD . SENT 473 CD . SENT 8441 CD , , subdivisions NNS 2 CD , , 4 CD , , and CC 5 CD . SENT 473 CD . SENT 845 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD . SENT 473 CD . SENT 846 CD . SENT and CC 473 CD . SENT 848 CD . SENT Laws NNS 1994 CD , , chapter NN 628 CD , , article NN 3 CD , , section NN 209 CD . SENT proposing VVG coding VVG for IN new JJ law NN in IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapter NN 480 CD . SENT repealing VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 115 CD A NP . SENT 81 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD . SENT 115 CD A NP . SENT 90 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD . SENT 116 CD . SENT 94 CD . SENT 383 CD D NP . SENT 71 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT 473 CD . SENT 149 CD , , subdivisions NNS 2 CD , , 2 CD a DT , , 2 CD c SYM , , 2 CD f SYM , , and CC 5 CD . SENT 473 CD . SENT 181 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD . SENT and CC 473 CD . SENT 803 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD b NN and CC 1 CD e NN . SENT Reported VVN the DT same JJ back NN with IN the DT following VVG amendments NNS . SENT Page NN 3 CD , , line NN 22 CD , , delete VV 46 CD and CC 47 CD and CC insert VV 44 CD and CC 45 CD Page NP 4 CD , , line NN 32 CD , , delete VV 115 CD A NP . SENT 465 CD and CC insert VV 473 CD . SENT 848 CD Pages NP 7 CD to TO 11 CD , , delete VV section NN 8 CD Page NP 16 CD , , line NN 31 CD , , delete VV 115 CD A NP . SENT 465 CD . SENT Page NN 22 CD , , after IN line NN 26 CD , , insert NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 25 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 116 CD . SENT 07 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD a DT , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS a DT . SENT PERMITS NNS . SENT The DT pollution NN control NN agency NN may MD issue VV , , continue VV in IN effect NN or CC deny VV permits NNS , , under IN such JJ conditions NNS as IN it PP may MD prescribe VV for IN the DT prevention NN of IN pollution NN , , for IN the DT emission NN of IN air NN contaminants NNS , , or CC for IN the DT installation NN or CC operation NN of IN any DT emission NN facility NN , , air NN contaminant NN treatment NN facility NN , , treatment NN facility NN , , potential JJ air NN contaminant NN storage NN facility NN , , or CC storage NN facility NN , , or CC any DT part NN thereof RB , , or CC for IN the DT sources NNS or CC emissions NNS of IN noise NN pollution NN . SENT The DT pollution NN control NN agency NN may MD also RB issue VV , , continue VV in IN effect NN or CC deny VV permits NNS , , under IN such JJ conditions NNS as IN it PP may MD prescribe VV for IN the DT prevention NN of IN pollution NN , , for IN the DT storage NN , , collection NN , , transportation NN , , processing NN , , or CC disposal NN of IN waste NN , , or CC for IN the DT installation NN or CC operation NN of IN any DT system NN or CC facility NN , , or CC any DT part NN thereof RB , , related VVN to TO the DT storage NN , , collection NN , , JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1062 CD transportation NN , , processing NN , , or CC disposal NN of IN waste NN . SENT Prior RB to TO the DT issuance NN , , reissuance NN , , or CC approval NN of IN a DT permit NN for IN a DT disposal NN facility NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 115 CD A DT . SENT 03 CD , , subdivision NN 10 CD , , the DT commissioner NN must MD request VV the DT local JJ zoning NN authority NN for IN the DT area NN in IN which WDT the DT disposal NN facility NN is VBZ proposed VVN to TO be VB located VVN , , or CC is VBZ located VVN , , to TO determine VV . SENT 1 CD whether IN the DT facility NN conforms VVZ to TO the DT authority's JJ comprehensive JJ land NN use NN plan NN . SENT 2 CD whether IN significant JJ topographical JJ changes NNS are VBP proposed VVN . SENT and CC 3 CD whether IN such JJ topographical JJ changes NNS will MD adversely RB affect VV adjacent JJ land NN uses NNS . SENT Based VVN on IN this DT determination NN , , the DT local JJ zoning NN authority NN shall MD approve VV or CC disapprove VV the DT issuance NN , , reissuance NN , , or CC approval NN of IN the DT permit NN . SENT If IN the DT local JJ zoning NN authority NN does VVZ not RB give VV its PP$ approval NN , , the DT commissioner NN may MD not RB issue VV , , reissue VV , , or CC approve VV the DT permit NN . SENT If IN the DT commissioner NN does VVZ not RB receive VV this DT approval NN within IN 30 CD days NNS , , the DT local JJ zoning NN authority NN shall MD be VB deemed VVN to TO have VH given VVN its PP$ approval NN and CC the DT commissioner NN may MD issue VV , , reissue VV , , or CC approve VV the DT permit NN . SENT The DT pollution NN control NN agency NN may MD revoke VV or CC modify VV any DT permit NN issued VVN under IN this DT subdivision NN and CC section NN 116 CD . SENT 081 CD whenever WRB it PP is VBZ necessary JJ , , in IN the DT opinion NN of IN the DT agency NN , , to TO prevent VV or CC abate VV pollution NN . SENT Pages NNS 22 CD to TO 26 CD , , delete VV sections NNS 26 CD and CC 27 CD Page NP 37 CD , , line NN 4 CD , , before IN the DT comma NN , , insert NN under IN subdivision NN 3 CD Page NP 37 CD , , line NN 7 CD , , delete VV In IN revising VVG and CC strike VV the DT plan NN Page NP 37 CD , , line NN 8 CD , , delete VV the DT director NN and CC strike NN shall MD Page NP 37 CD , , line NN 14 CD , , delete VV the DT new JJ language NN and CC strike VV the DT period NN Page NP 40 CD , , line NN 15 CD , , delete VV paragraphs NNS and CC insert VV the DT rulemaking VVG provisions NNS of IN chapter NN 14 CD and CC Page NP 40 CD , , line NN 16 CD , , delete VV the DT new JJ language NN and CC strike VV the DT comma NN Delete VV page NN 40 CD , , line NN 21 CD , , to TO page NN 41 CD , , line NN 36 CD Page NP 42 CD , , line NN 1 CD , , delete VV g NN and CC insert NN b NN Page NP 44 CD , , line NN 36 CD , , to TO page NN 45 CD , , line NN 1 CD , , reinstate VV the DT stricken JJ language NN Page NP 49 CD , , line NN 19 CD , , delete VV 31 CD to TO 43 CD and CC insert VV 29 CD to TO 41 CD Page NP 49 CD , , delete VV lines NNS 22 CD to TO 26 CD Page NP 50 CD , , line NN 2 CD , , delete VV everything NN after IN the DT second JJ comma NN and CC insert VV 25 CD , , 29 CD to TO 32 CD , , 34 CD , , 35 CD , , 37 CD , , and CC 48 CD , , paragraph NN a DT , , Page NP 50 CD , , line NN 4 CD , , delete VV 9 CD and CC insert VV 8 CD Page NP 50 CD , , line NN 5 CD , , delete VV 44 CD and CC insert VV 42 CD Page NP 63 CD , , after IN line NN 13 CD , , insert NN . 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SENT The DT agency NN shall MD issue VV the DT permit NN only RB if IN the DT capacity NN of IN the DT facility NN is VBZ consistent JJ with IN the DT needs NNS for IN resource NN recovery NN or CC disposal NN capacity NN identified VVN in IN the DT approved VVN plan NN or CC plans NNS . SENT Consistency NN must MD be VB determined VVN by IN the DT metropolitan JJ council NN office NN of IN environmental JJ assistance NN for IN counties NNS in IN the DT metropolitan JJ area NN and CC by IN the DT agency NN for IN counties NNS outside IN the DT metropolitan JJ area NN . SENT Plans NNS approved VVD before IN January NP 1 CD , , 1990 CD , , need MD not RB be VB revised VVN if IN the DT capacity NN sought VVN in IN the DT permit NN is VBZ consistent JJ with IN the DT approved VVN plan NN or CC plans NNS . SENT b SYM The DT agency NN shall MD require VV as IN part NN of IN the DT permit NN application NN for IN a DT waste NN incineration NN facility NN identification NN of IN preliminary JJ plans NNS for IN ash NN management NN and CC ash NN leachate NN treatment NN or CC ash NN utilization NN . SENT The DT permit NN issued VVN by IN the DT agency NN must MD include VV requirements NNS for IN ash NN management NN and CC ash NN leachate NN treatment NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1063 CD c SYM Within IN 30 CD days NNS of IN receipt NN by IN the DT agency NN of IN a DT permit NN application NN for IN a DT solid JJ waste NN facility NN , , the DT commissioner NN shall MD notify VV the DT applicant NN in IN writing VVG whether IN the DT application NN is VBZ complete JJ and CC if IN not RB , , what WP items NNS are VBP needed VVN to TO make VV it PP complete VV , , and CC shall MD give VV an DT estimate NN of IN the DT time NN it PP will MD take VV to TO process VV the DT application NN . SENT Within IN 180 CD days NNS of IN receipt NN of IN a DT completed VVN application NN , , the DT agency NN shall MD approve VV , , disapprove VV , , or CC delay VV decision NN on IN the DT application NN , , with IN reasons NNS for IN the DT delay NN , , in IN writing NN . SENT Page NN 80 CD , , after IN line NN 13 CD , , insert NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 51 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 473 CD . SENT 848 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT COUNTY NN CERTIFICATION NN . SENT COUNCIL NN OFFICE NN APPROVAL NN . SENT a DT By IN April NP 1 CD of IN each DT year NN , , each DT county NN shall MD submit VV an DT annual JJ certification NN report NN to TO the DT council NN office NN detailing VVG . SENT 1 LS the DT quantity NN of IN waste NN generated VVN in IN the DT county NN that WDT was VBD not RB processed VVN prior RB to TO transfer VV to TO a DT disposal NN facility NN during IN the DT year NN preceding VVG the DT report NN . SENT 2 LS the DT reasons NNS the DT waste NN was VBD not RB processed VVN . SENT 3 LS a DT strategy NN for IN development NN of IN techniques NNS to TO ensure VV processing NN of IN waste NN including VVG a DT specific JJ timeline NN for IN implementation NN of IN those DT techniques NNS . SENT and CC 4 CD any DT progress NN made VVN by IN the DT county NN in IN reducing VVG the DT amount NN of IN unprocessed JJ waste NN . SENT The DT report NN shall MD be VB included VVN in IN the DT county NN report NN required VVN by IN section NN 473 CD . SENT 803 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD . SENT b SYM The DT council NN office NN shall MD approve VV a DT county's JJ certification NN report NN if IN it PP determines VVZ that IN the DT county NN is VBZ reducing VVG and CC will MD continue VV to TO reduce VV the DT amount NN of IN unprocessed JJ waste NN , , based VVN on IN the DT report NN and CC the DT county's JJ progress NN in IN development NN and CC implementation NN of IN techniques NNS to TO reduce VV the DT amount NN of IN unprocessed JJ waste NN transferred VVN to TO disposal NN facilities NNS . SENT If IN the DT council NN office NN does VVZ not RB approve VV a DT county's NNS report NN , , it PP shall MD negotiate VV with IN the DT county NN to TO develop VV and CC implement VV specific JJ techniques NNS to TO reduce VV unprocessed JJ waste NN . SENT If IN the DT council NN office NN does VVZ not RB approve VV two CD or CC more JJR consecutive JJ reports NNS from IN any DT one CD county NN , , the DT council NN office NN shall MD develop VV specific JJ reduction NN techniques NNS that WDT are VBP designed VVN for IN the DT particular JJ needs NNS of IN the DT county NN . SENT The DT county NN shall MD implement VV those DT techniques NNS by IN specific JJ dates NNS to TO be VB determined VVN by IN the DT council NN office NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 52 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 473 CD . SENT 848 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS . SENT COUNCIL NN OFFICE NN REPORT NN . SENT The DT council NN office NN shall MD include VV , , as IN part NN of IN its PP$ report NN to TO the DT legislative JJ commission NN on IN waste NN management NN required VVN under IN section NN 473 CD . SENT 149 CD , , an DT accounting NN of IN the DT quantity NN of IN unprocessed JJ waste NN transferred VVN to TO disposal NN facilities NNS , , the DT reasons NNS the DT waste NN was VBD not RB processed VVN , , a DT strategy NN for IN reducing VVG the DT amount NN of IN unprocessed JJ waste NN , , and CC progress NN made VVN by IN counties NNS to TO reduce VV the DT amount NN of IN unprocessed JJ waste NN . SENT The DT council NN office NN may MD adopt VV standards NNS for IN determining VVG when WRB waste NN is VBZ unprocessible JJ and CC procedures NNS for IN expediting VVG certification NN and CC reporting VVG of IN unprocessed JJ waste NN . SENT Page NN 80 CD , , line NN 15 CD , , delete VV 24 CD to TO 49 CD and CC insert VV 25 CD to TO 52 CD Page NP 80 CD , , line NN 27 CD , , delete VV 50 CD and CC 52 CD and CC insert VV 53 CD and CC 55 CD Renumber NN the DT sections NNS in IN sequence NN Amend NP the DT title NN as RB follows VVZ . SENT Page NN 1 CD , , line NN 24 CD , , before RB 4 CD j NN insert NN 4 CD a DT and CC and CC delete VV and CC 10 CD Page NP 1 CD , , line NN 33 CD , , before IN the DT third JJ semicolon NN , , insert NN , , subdivisions NNS 2 CD and CC 4 CD With IN the DT recommendation NN that IN when WRB so RB amended VVN the DT bill NN pass NN . SENT The DT report NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1064 CD Osthoff NP from IN the DT Committee NP on IN General NP Legislation NP , , Veterans NP Affairs NPS and CC Elections NNS to TO which WDT was VBD referred VVN . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 698 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO veterans NNS . SENT eliminating VVG certain JJ duties NNS of IN the DT board NN of IN directors NNS of IN the DT Minnesota NP veterans NNS homes NNS . SENT authorizing VVG expansion NN of IN the DT dementia NN unit NN at IN the DT veterans NNS home NN in IN Silver NP Bay NP . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 198 CD . SENT 003 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT and CC 198 CD . SENT 35 CD , , by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN . SENT Reported VVN the DT same JJ back NN with IN the DT following VVG amendments NNS . SENT Delete VV everything NN after IN the DT enacting VVG clause NN and CC insert NN . SENT Section NP 1 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 193 CD . SENT 142 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT CORPORATION NN CREATED VVD . SENT OFFICERS NNS . SENT For IN the DT purpose NN of IN constructing VVG armories NNS as IN provided VVN by IN section NN 193 CD . SENT 141 CD , , there EX shall MD be VB created VVN a DT corporation NN to TO be VB known VVN as IN the DT Minnesota NP state NN armory NN building NN commission NN . SENT The DT members NNS and CC governing VVG body NN of IN such JJ corporation NN shall MD be VB the DT adjutant NN general NN and CC not RB less JJR than IN two CD officers NNS of IN the DT line NN of IN the DT national JJ guard NN of IN the DT state NN above IN the DT grade NN of IN lieutenant NN colonel NN major JJ , , to TO be VB selected VVN and CC appointed VVN by IN the DT adjutant NN general NN . SENT The DT adjutant NN general NN shall MD be VB chair NN of IN such JJ commission NN . SENT Such JJ commission NN shall MD elect VV a DT secretary NN and CC a DT treasurer NN from IN the DT members NNS thereof RB other JJ than IN the DT adjutant NN general NN . SENT The DT treasurer NN of IN the DT corporation NN shall MD give VV a DT security NN bond NN to TO the DT corporation NN in IN such JJ sum NN as IN the DT corporation NN may MD determine VV , , conditioned VVN in IN like JJ manner NN to TO the DT bonds NNS of IN treasurers NNS of IN public JJ bodies NNS , , to TO be VB approved VVN and CC filed VVN as IN the DT corporation NN may MD determine VV . SENT Sec NN . SENT 2 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 193 CD . SENT 142 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT FILING NN . SENT OFFICERS NNS . SENT MEMBERS NNS . SENT VACANCY NN . SENT Upon IN the DT filing NN with IN the DT secretary NN of IN state NN of IN a DT certificate NN by IN the DT adjutant NN general NN naming VVG the DT persons NNS authorized VVD to TO compose VV such JJ commission NN and CC corporation NN , , and CC declaring VVG them PP to TO be VB constituted VVD a DT commission NN and CC corporation NN hereunder RB , , such JJ persons NNS shall MD forthwith RB become VV and CC be VB such JJ commission NN and CC corporation NN without IN further JJR proceeding NN . SENT In IN case NN of IN a DT vacancy NN in IN the DT membership NN of IN such JJ commission NN and CC corporation NN , , the DT remaining JJ members NNS , , provided VVD there EX are VBP not RB less JJR than IN two CD , , shall MD have VH power NN to TO act VV and CC to TO elect VV such JJ temporary JJ officers NNS of IN the DT commission NN as RB may MD be VB necessary JJ during IN the DT existence NN of IN the DT vacancy NN . SENT In IN case NN at IN any DT time NN there EX shall MD not RB be VB at IN least JJS two CD qualified JJ officers NNS of IN the DT national JJ guard NN in IN addition NN to TO the DT adjutant NN general JJ eligible NN to TO serve VV as IN members NNS of IN such JJ commission NN , , the DT adjutant NN general NN may MD appoint VV a DT member NN or CC members NNS of IN such JJ commission NN from IN the DT lieutenant NN colonels NNS of IN the DT line NN of IN the DT national JJ guard NN of IN the DT state NN , , so RB as RB to TO provide VV not RB more JJR than IN two CD members NNS of IN such JJ commission NN in IN addition NN to TO the DT adjutant NN general NN . SENT The DT membership NN of IN the DT members NNS last RB so RB appointed VVN shall MD automatically RB terminate VV upon IN the DT appointment NN and CC qualification NN of IN an DT officer NN of IN the DT national JJ guard NN eligible NN under IN subdivision NN 1 CD , , to TO serve VV as IN a DT member NN of IN such JJ commission NN , , provided VVD the DT total JJ membership NN be VB not RB thereby RB reduced VVN to TO less JJR than IN three CD including VVG the DT adjutant NN general NN . SENT In IN case NN of IN a DT vacancy NN in IN the DT office NN of IN the DT adjutant NN general NN , , or CC in IN case NN of IN the DT incapacity NN of IN the DT adjutant NN general JJ to TO act VV as IN a DT member NN and CC chair NN of IN such JJ commission NN , , the DT officer NN who WP is VBZ appointed VVN or CC authorized VVN according VVG to TO law NN to TO exercise VV the DT powers NNS of IN the DT adjutant NN general NN for IN the DT time NN being VBG , , shall MD during IN the DT existence NN of IN such JJ vacancy NN or CC incapacity NN act NN as IN a DT member NN and CC chair NN of IN such JJ commission NN and CC have VH all PDT the DT powers NNS and CC duties NNS herein RB vested VVN in IN or CC imposed VVN upon IN the DT adjutant NN general NN as IN a DT member NN and CC chair NN of IN such JJ commission NN . SENT The DT adjutant NN general NN shall MD certify VV to TO the DT secretary NN of IN state NN all DT changes NNS in IN the DT membership NN of IN the DT commission NN , , but CC failure NN to TO do VV so RB shall MD not RB affect VV the DT authority NN of IN any DT new JJ member NN of IN the DT commission NN or CC the DT validity NN of IN any DT act NN of IN the DT commission NN after IN the DT accession NN of IN a DT new JJ member NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 3 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 193 CD . SENT 142 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT TRUSTEE NN IN IN CERTAIN JJ CASES NNS . SENT In IN case NN at IN any DT time NN all RB or CC all RB but CC one CD of IN the DT line NN officers NNS of IN the DT national JJ guard NN who WP are VBP members NNS of IN the DT commission NN or CC who WP are VBP eligible JJ to TO serve VV as IN such JJ are VBP in IN active JJ service NN outside IN the DT state NN , , or CC where WRB for IN any DT other JJ reason NN there EX are VBP not RB at IN least JJS two CD qualified JJ line NN officers NNS of IN the DT national JJ guard NN available JJ within IN the DT state NN to TO serve VV as IN members NNS of IN the DT commission NN , , the DT adjutant NN general NN , , or CC in IN case NN of IN incapacity NN or CC of IN a DT vacancy NN in IN that DT office NN , , the DT officer NN who WP is VBZ appointed VVN or CC authorized VVN according VVG to TO law NN to TO exercise VV the DT powers NNS of IN the DT adjutant NN general NN for IN the DT time NN being VBG , , shall MD become VV trustee NN of IN the DT commission NN and CC shall MD have VH all PDT the DT powers NNS and CC perform VV all PDT the DT duties NNS of IN the DT commission NN and CC its PP$ officers NNS so RB long RB as IN such JJ conditions NNS exist VVP . SENT Upon IN the DT occurrence NN of IN such JJ conditions NNS the DT officer NN becoming VVG trustee NN shall MD file VV with IN the DT Secretary NP of IN State NP a DT certificate NN reciting VVG the DT circumstances NNS and CC declaring VVG that IN that DT officer NN assumes VVZ office NN as IN such JJ trustee NN , , and CC thereupon RB shall MD be VB deemed VVN to TO have VH qualified VVN as IN such JJ , , with IN all PDT the DT authority NN hereby RB conferred VVD . SENT Any DT change NN in IN such JJ office NN shall MD be VB likewise RB certified VVN by IN the DT officers NNS succeeding VVG as IN trustee NN . SENT Upon IN the DT termination NN of IN such JJ conditions NNS , , the DT adjutant NN general NN or CC an DT authorized JJ substitute NN shall MD certify VV the DT circumstances NNS in IN like JJ manner NN , , with IN the DT names NNS of IN the DT officers NNS then RB authorized VVD by IN law NN to TO compose VV the DT commission NN , , and CC thereupon RB such JJ officers NNS shall MD constitute VV the DT commission NN , , and CC the DT authority NN of IN the DT trustee NN shall MD terminate VV . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1065 CD Sec NN . SENT 4 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 193 CD . SENT 143 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT 193 CD . SENT 143 CD STATE NN ARMORY NN BUILDING NN COMMISSION NN , , POWERS NNS . SENT Such JJ corporation NN , , subject JJ to TO the DT conditions NNS and CC limitations NNS prescribed VVN in IN sections NNS 193 CD . SENT 141 CD to TO 193 CD . SENT 149 CD , , shall MD possess VV all PDT the DT powers NNS of IN a DT body NN corporate JJ necessary JJ and CC convenient JJ to TO accomplish VV the DT objectives NNS and CC perform VV the DT duties NNS prescribed VVN by IN sections NNS 193 CD . SENT 141 CD to TO 193 CD . SENT 149 CD , , including VVG the DT following NN , , which WDT shall MD not RB be VB construed VVN as IN a DT limitation NN upon IN the DT general JJ powers NNS hereby RB conferred VVD . SENT 1 CD To TO acquire VV by IN lease NN , , purchase NN , , gift NN , , or CC condemnation NN proceedings NNS all DT necessary JJ right NN , , title NN , , and CC interest NN in IN and CC to TO the DT lands NNS required VVN for IN a DT site NN for IN a DT new JJ armory NN and CC all DT other JJ real JJ or CC personal JJ property NN required VVN for IN the DT purposes NNS contemplated VVN by IN the DT military JJ code NN and CC to TO hold VV and CC dispose VV of IN the DT same JJ , , subject JJ to TO the DT conditions NNS and CC limitations NNS herein RB prescribed VVN . SENT provided VVN that IN any DT such JJ real JJ or CC personal JJ property NN or CC interest NN therein RB may MD be VB so RB acquired VVN or CC accepted VVN subject JJ to TO any DT condition NN which WDT may MD be VB imposed VVN thereon RB by IN the DT grantor NN or CC donor NN and CC agreed VVD to TO by IN such JJ corporation NN not RB inconsistent JJ with IN the DT proper JJ use NN of IN such JJ property NN by IN the DT state NN for IN armory NN or CC military JJ purposes NNS as IN herein RB provided VVN . SENT 2 LS To TO exercise VV the DT right NN of IN eminent JJ domain NN in IN the DT manner NN provided VVN by IN chapter NN 117 CD , , for IN the DT purpose NN of IN acquiring VVG any DT property NN which WDT such JJ corporation NN is VBZ herein RB authorized VVN to TO acquire VV by IN condemnation NN . SENT provided VVN , , that IN the DT corporation NN may MD take VV possession NN of IN any DT such JJ property NN so RB to TO be VB acquired VVN at IN any DT time NN after IN the DT filing NN of IN the DT petition NN describing VVG the DT same JJ in IN condemnation NN proceedings NNS . SENT provided VVD further RBR , , that IN this DT shall MD not RB preclude VV the DT corporation NN from IN abandoning VVG the DT condemnation NN of IN any DT such JJ property NN in IN any DT case NN where WRB possession NN thereof RB has VHZ not RB been VBN taken VVN . SENT 3 LS To TO construct VV and CC equip VV new JJ armories NNS as RB authorized VVD herein RB . SENT to TO pay VV therefor RB out RB of IN the DT funds NNS obtained VVN as IN hereinafter RB provided VVN and CC to TO hold VV , , manage VV , , and CC dispose VV of IN such JJ armory NN , , equipment NN , , and CC site NN as IN hereinafter RB provided VVN . SENT The DT total JJ amount NN of IN bonds NNS issued VVN on IN account NN of IN such JJ armories NNS shall MD not RB exceed VV the DT amount NN of IN the DT cost NN thereof RB . SENT provided VVN also RB , , that IN the DT total JJ bonded VVN indebtedness NN of IN the DT commission NN shall MD not RB at IN any DT time NN exceed VVP the DT aggregate JJ sum NN of IN 7 CD , , 000 CD , , 000 CD . SENT 4 CD To TO sue VV and CC be VB sued VVN . SENT 5 LS To TO contract VV and CC be VB contracted VVN with IN in IN any DT matter NN connected VVN with IN any DT purpose NN or CC activity NN within IN the DT powers NNS of IN such JJ corporations NNS as IN herein RB specified VVN . SENT provided VVN , , that IN no DT officer NN or CC member NN of IN such JJ corporation NN shall MD be VB personally RB interested JJ , , directly RB or CC indirectly RB , , in IN any DT contract NN in IN which WDT such JJ corporation NN is VBZ interested JJ . SENT 6 CD To TO employ VV any DT and CC all DT professional JJ and CC nonprofessional JJ services NNS and CC all DT agents NNS , , employees NNS , , workers NNS , , and CC servants NNS necessary JJ and CC proper JJ for IN the DT purposes NNS and CC activities NNS of IN such JJ corporation NN as IN authorized VVN or CC contemplated VVN herein RB and CC to TO pay VV for IN the DT same JJ out RP of IN any DT portion NN of IN the DT income NN of IN the DT corporation NN available JJ for IN such JJ purposes NNS or CC activities NNS . SENT The DT officers NNS and CC members NNS of IN such JJ corporation NN shall MD not RB receive VV any DT compensation NN therefrom RB , , but CC may MD receive VV their PP$ reasonable JJ and CC necessary JJ expenses NNS incurred VVN in IN connection NN with IN the DT performance NN of IN their PP$ duties NNS . SENT provided VVN however RB , , that IN whenever WRB the DT duties NNS of IN any DT member NN of IN the DT commission NN require VVP full JJ time NN and CC attention NN the DT commission NN may MD compensate VV the DT member NN therefor RB at IN such JJ rates NNS as IN it PP may MD determine VV . SENT 7 CD To TO borrow VV money NN and CC issue NN bonds NNS for IN the DT purposes NNS and CC in IN the DT manner NN and CC within IN the DT limitations NNS herein RB specified VVN , , and CC to TO pledge NN any DT and CC all DT property NN and CC income NN of IN such JJ corporation NN acquired VVD or CC received VVD as RB herein RB provided VVN to TO secure VV the DT payment NN of IN such JJ bonds NNS , , subject JJ to TO the DT provisions NNS and CC limitations NNS herein RB prescribed VVN , , and CC to TO redeem VV any DT such JJ bonds NNS if IN so RB provided VVN therein RB or CC in IN the DT mortgage NN or CC trust NN deed NN accompanying VVG the DT same JJ . SENT 8 CD To TO use VV for IN the DT following VVG purposes NNS any DT available JJ money NN received VVN by IN such JJ corporation NN from IN any DT source NN as IN herein RB provided VVN in IN excess NN of IN those DT required VVN for IN the DT payment NN of IN the DT cost NN of IN such JJ armory NN and CC for IN the DT payment NN of IN any DT bonds NNS issued VVN by IN the DT corporation NN and CC interest NN thereon RB according VVG to TO the DT terms NNS of IN such JJ bonds NNS or CC of IN any DT mortgage NN or CC trust NN deed NN accompanying VVG the DT same JJ . SENT a DT To TO pay VV the DT necessary JJ incidental JJ expenses NNS of IN carrying VVG on IN the DT business NN and CC activities NNS of IN the DT corporation NN as IN herein RB authorized VVN . SENT b SYM To TO pay VV the DT cost NN of IN operating NN , , maintaining VVG , , repairing VVG , , and CC improving VVG such JJ new JJ armories NNS . SENT c SYM If IN any DT further JJR excess NN moneys NNS remain VVP , , to TO purchase VV upon IN the DT open JJ market NN at IN or CC above IN or CC below IN the DT face NN or CC par NN value NN thereof RB any DT bonds NNS issued VVN by IN the DT corporation NN as IN herein RB authorized VVN . SENT provided VVN , , that IN any DT bonds NNS so RB purchased VVN shall MD thereupon RB be VB canceled VVN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1066 CD 9 CD To TO adopt VV and CC use VV a DT corporate JJ seal NN . SENT 10 CD To TO adopt VV all DT needful JJ bylaws NNS and CC rules NNS for IN the DT conduct NN of IN business NN and CC affairs NNS of IN such JJ corporation NN and CC for IN the DT management NN and CC use NN of IN all DT armories NNS while IN under IN the DT ownership NN and CC control NN of IN such JJ corporation NN as IN herein RB provided VVN , , not RB inconsistent JJ with IN the DT use NN of IN such JJ armory NN for IN armory NN or CC military JJ purposes NNS . SENT 11 CD Such JJ corporation NN shall MD issue VV no DT stock NN . SENT 12 CD No RB officer NN or CC member NN of IN such JJ corporation NN shall MD have VH any DT personal JJ share NN or CC interest NN in IN any DT funds NNS or CC property NN of IN the DT corporation NN or CC be VB subject JJ to TO any DT personal JJ liability NN by IN reason NN of IN any DT liability NN of IN the DT corporation NN . SENT 13 CD The NP Minnesota NP state NN armory NN building NN commission NN created VVN under IN section NN 193 CD . SENT 142 CD shall MD keep VV all DT money NN and CC credits NNS received VVD by IN it PP as IN a DT single JJ fund NN , , to TO be VB designated VVN as IN the DT Minnesota NP state NN armory NN building NN commission NN fund NN , , with IN separate JJ accounts NNS for IN each DT armory NN . SENT and CC the DT commission NN may MD make VV transfers NNS of IN money NN from IN funds NNS appertaining VVG to TO any DT armory NN under IN its PP$ control NN for IN use NN for IN any DT other JJ such JJ armory NN . SENT provided VVN such JJ transfers NNS shall MD be VB made VVN only RB from IN money NN on IN hand NN , , from IN time NN to TO time NN , , in IN excess NN of IN the DT amounts NNS required VVN to TO meet VV payments NNS of IN interest NN or CC principal NN on IN bonds NNS or CC other JJ obligations NNS appertaining VVG to TO the DT armory NN to TO which WDT such JJ funds NNS pertain VV and CC only RB when WRB necessary JJ to TO pay VV expenses NNS of IN construction NN , , operation NN , , maintenance NN and CC debt NN service NN of IN such JJ other JJ armory NN . SENT provided VVD further RBR , , no DT such JJ transfer NN of IN any DT money NN paid VVN for IN the DT support NN of IN any DT armory NN by IN the DT municipality NN in IN which WDT such JJ armory NN is VBZ situated VVN shall MD be VB made VVN by IN the DT commission NN . SENT 14 CD The DT corporation NN created VVN under IN section NN 193 CD . SENT 142 CD may MD designate VV one CD or CC more JJR state NN or CC national JJ banks NNS as IN depositories NNS of IN its PP$ funds NNS , , and CC may MD provide VV , , upon IN such JJ conditions NNS as IN the DT corporation NN may MD determine VV , , that IN the DT treasurer NN of IN the DT corporation NN shall MD be VB exempt JJ from IN personal JJ liability NN for IN loss NN of IN funds NNS deposited VVN in IN any DT such JJ depository NN due JJ to TO the DT insolvency NN or CC other JJ acts NNS or CC omissions NNS of IN such JJ depository NN . SENT 15 CD The DT governor NN is VBZ empowered VVN to TO apply VV for IN grants NNS of IN money NN , , equipment NN , , and CC materials NNS which WDT may MD be VB made VVN available JJ to TO the DT states NNS by IN the DT federal JJ government NN for IN leasing NN , , building NN , , and CC equipping VVG armories NNS for IN the DT use NN of IN the DT military JJ forces NNS of IN the DT state NN which WDT are VBP reserve NN components NNS of IN the DT armed JJ forces NNS of IN the DT United NP States NP , , whenever WRB the DT governor NN is VBZ satisfied VVN that IN the DT conditions NNS under IN which WDT such JJ grants NNS are VBP offered VVN by IN the DT federal JJ government NN , , are VBP for IN the DT best JJS interests NNS of IN the DT state NN and CC are VBP not RB inconsistent JJ with IN the DT laws NNS of IN the DT state NN relating VVG to TO armories NNS , , and CC to TO accept VV such JJ grants NNS in IN the DT name NN of IN the DT state NN . SENT The DT Minnesota NP state NN armory NN building NN commission NN is VBZ designated VVN as IN the DT agency NN of IN the DT state NN to TO receive VV such JJ grants NNS and CC to TO use VV them PP for IN armory NN purposes NNS as RB prescribed VVN in IN this DT chapter NN , , and CC by IN federal JJ laws NNS , , and CC regulations NNS not RB inconsistent JJ therewith RB . SENT Sec NN . SENT 5 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 193 CD . SENT 144 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT AUTHORITY NN TO TO PROVIDE VV SITE NN . SENT Any DT county NN or CC municipality NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 471 CD . SENT 345 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , desiring VVG to TO construct VV a DT new JJ armory NN may MD provide VV a DT site NN therefor RB as RB hereinafter RB provided VVN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 6 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 193 CD . SENT 144 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT ACQUISITION NN OF IN SITE NN . SENT CONVEYANCE NN TO TO CORPORATION NN . SENT If IN such JJ county NN or CC municipality NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 471 CD . SENT 345 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , shall MD desire NN to TO have VH a DT new JJ armory NN constructed VVN , , such JJ county NN or CC municipality NN may MD secure VV by IN purchase NN , , gift NN , , or CC condemnation NN , , and CC may MD convey VV to TO such JJ corporation NN , , a DT site NN for IN such JJ new JJ armory NN approved VVN as IN suitable JJ therefor RB by IN the DT adjutant NN general NN . SENT In IN case NN such JJ site NN or CC any DT part NN thereof RB or CC interest NN therein RB is VBZ owned VVN or CC controlled VVN by IN the DT board NN of IN park NN commissioners NNS of IN such JJ county NN or CC municipality NN or CC by IN any DT other JJ governmental JJ agency NN therein RB except IN the DT state NN or CC county NN or CC municipality NN , , such JJ board NN or CC other JJ agency NN may MD convey VV the DT same JJ by IN way NN of IN gift NN or CC sale NN to TO such JJ corporation NN without IN charge NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 7 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 193 CD . SENT 144 CD , , subdivision NN 6 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 6 CD . SENT DISPOSAL NN OF IN UNUSED JJ SITE NN . 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SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1067 CD Sec NN . SENT 8 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 193 CD . SENT 145 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT TAX NN LEVY NN . SENT A DT county NN or CC municipality NN , , as RB defined VVN in IN section NN 471 CD . SENT 345 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , in IN which WDT an DT armory NN has VHZ been VBN constructed VVN or CC is VBZ to TO be VB constructed VVN hereunder RB may MD by IN resolution NN of IN its PP$ governing VVG body NN irrevocably RB provide VV for IN levying VVG and CC collecting VVG annually RB for IN a DT specified JJ period NN , , not RB exceeding VVG 40 CD years NNS , , a DT tax NN on IN the DT taxable JJ property NN in IN the DT county NN or CC municipality NN . SENT The DT proceeds NNS of IN the DT levy NN shall MD be VB paid VVN to TO the DT corporation NN for IN the DT purposes NNS herein RB prescribed VVN . SENT The DT county NN or CC municipality NN may MD make VV the DT levies NNS and CC payments NNS and CC bind NN itself PP thereto RB by IN resolution NN of IN its PP$ governing VVG body NN . SENT The DT provisions NNS of IN the DT resolution NN may MD be VB made VVN conditional JJ upon IN the DT giving NN of IN an DT agreement NN by IN the DT adjutant NN general NN as RB authorized VVD in IN subdivision NN 4 CD . SENT The DT obligations NNS of IN the DT county NN or CC municipality NN to TO levy VV , , collect VV , , and CC pay VV over RP the DT taxes NNS shall MD not RB be VB deemed VVN to TO constitute VV an DT indebtedness NN of IN the DT county NN or CC municipality NN within IN the DT meaning NN of IN any DT provision NN of IN law NN or CC of IN its PP$ charter NN limiting VVG its PP$ total JJ or CC net JJ indebtedness NN , , and CC such JJ taxes NNS may MD be VB levied VVN and CC collected VVN without IN regard NN to TO any DT charter NN provision NN limiting VVG the DT amount NN or CC rate NN of IN taxes NNS which WDT such JJ county NN or CC municipality NN is VBZ otherwise RB authorized VVN to TO levy VV . SENT Sec NN . SENT 9 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 193 CD . SENT 145 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS . SENT PAYMENTS NNS BY IN ADJUTANT NN GENERAL NP . SENT In IN addition NN to TO the DT payments NNS by IN the DT state NN under IN subdivision NN 3 CD , , The DT adjutant NN general NN is VBZ hereby RB authorized VVN to TO pay VV to TO such JJ corporation NN , , out RB of IN any DT moneys NNS which WDT may MD from IN time NN to TO time NN be VB appropriated VVN to TO and CC for IN the DT military JJ department NN and CC not RB appropriated VVN or CC set VVN apart RB for IN any DT other JJ specific JJ purpose NN , , the DT sum NN of IN not RB less JJR than IN 3 CD , , 000 CD per IN year NN for IN each DT unit NN of IN the DT national JJ guard NN quartered VVN in IN such JJ armory NN when WRB only RB one CD such JJ unit NN is VBZ so RB quartered VVN , , and CC the DT sum NN of IN not RB less JJR than IN 2 CD , , 000 CD per IN year NN for IN each DT additional JJ unit NN when WRB more JJR than IN one CD such JJ unit NN is VBZ so RB quartered VVN , , and CC may MD bind VV the DT office NN of IN the DT adjutant NN general NN , , both CC currently RB and CC in IN the DT future NN , , by IN agreement NN to TO such JJ corporation NN to TO make VV such JJ payments NNS in IN a DT specific JJ amount NN or CC amounts VVZ out RP of IN such JJ appropriations NNS for IN a DT period NN of IN not RB more JJR than IN 40 CD years NNS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 10 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 193 CD . SENT 145 CD , , subdivision NN 5 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS . SENT LEASE VV TO TO STATE NN . SENT Upon IN completion NN of IN each DT new JJ armory NN such JJ corporation NN shall MD lease VV the DT same JJ to TO the DT state NN through IN the DT adjutant NN general NN , , until IN such JJ armory NN and CC site NN shall MD be VB conveyed VVD to TO the DT state NN as IN hereinafter RB provided VVN . SENT Such JJ lease NN shall MD be VB made VVN upon IN such JJ terms NNS and CC conditions NNS as RB shall MD secure VV to TO the DT state NN the DT full JJ and CC complete JJ use NN of IN such JJ armory NN , , for IN armory NN and CC military JJ purposes NNS so RB far RB as RB may MD be VB required VVN for IN the DT headquarters NN , , organizations NNS , , and CC units NNS of IN the DT national JJ guard NN stationed VVN in IN such JJ municipality NN , , and CC upon IN such JJ other JJ terms NNS and CC conditions NNS not RB inconsistent JJ therewith RB as RB may MD be VB agreed VVN upon RP . SENT provided VVN , , that IN , , except IN for IN such JJ use NN of IN such JJ property NN for IN armory NN and CC military JJ purposes NNS which WDT will MD be VB secured VVN to TO the DT state NN as IN aforesaid JJ , , such JJ lease NN shall MD be VB subject JJ to TO any DT encumbrance NN placed VVN upon IN the DT property NN to TO secure VV the DT payment NN of IN any DT bonds NNS issued VVN as IN herein RB provided VVN . SENT No DT further JJR consideration NN for IN such JJ lease NN shall MD be VB required VVN than IN the DT payments NNS to TO be VB made VVN by IN the DT state NN as IN provided VVN by IN subdivisions NNS 3 CD and CC subdivision NN 4 CD . SENT Otherwise RB , , and CC so RB far RB as IN it PP is VBZ not RB inconsistent JJ with IN the DT terms NNS and CC conditions NNS of IN such JJ lease NN to TO the DT state NN and CC so RB far RB as RB will MD not RB interfere VV with IN the DT use NN by IN the DT state NN of IN such JJ property NN for IN armory NN or CC military JJ purposes NNS , , such JJ corporation NN may MD lease VV , , rent VV , , or CC otherwise RB make VV use NN of IN such JJ new JJ armory NN building NN or CC any DT part NN thereof RB for IN such JJ purposes NNS and CC upon IN such JJ terms NNS as IN such JJ corporation NN may MD deem VV proper JJ , , and CC may MD use VV the DT rents NNS and CC profits NNS therefrom RB for IN the DT purposes NNS herein RB provided VVN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 11 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 193 CD . SENT 148 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT 193 CD . SENT 148 CD CONVEYANCE NN TO TO STATE NN . SENT When WRB payment NN has VHZ been VBN made VVN of IN all DT indebtedness NN incurred VVN by IN such JJ corporation NN incident NN to TO the DT procurement NN , , erection NN , , equipment NN , , and CC operation NN of IN any DT armory NN built VVN under IN the DT provisions NNS of IN sections NNS 193 CD . SENT 141 CD to TO 193 CD . SENT 149 CD , , including VVG the DT payment NN in IN full JJ of IN the DT principal NN and CC interest NN of IN all DT bonds NNS issued VVN by IN such JJ corporation NN to TO cover VV the DT cost NN of IN such JJ armory NN or CC the DT full JJ repayment NN of IN any DT commission NN funds NNS expended VVN for IN the DT construction NN of IN such JJ armory NN , , such JJ corporation NN shall MD transfer VV and CC convey VV such JJ armory NN building NN and CC the DT site NN thereof RB to TO the DT state NN of IN Minnesota NP , , for IN military JJ purposes NNS , , to TO be VB administered VVN as IN are VBP other JJ state NN owned VVN armories NNS . SENT Any DT unencumbered JJ balance NN then RB held VVN by IN the DT commission NN accruing VVG to TO such JJ armory NN shall MD be VB paid VVN over RP to TO the DT adjutant NN general NN retained VVD to TO be VB applied VVN to TO the DT future JJ maintenance NN , , repair NN , , and CC equipment NN of IN such JJ armory NN , , as RB provided VVN for IN in IN section NN 193 CD . SENT 29 CD armories NNS . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1068 CD Sec NN . SENT 12 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 198 CD . SENT 003 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT POLICY NN . SENT RULES NNS . SENT REPORT NN . SENT It PP is VBZ the DT duty NN of IN the DT board NN and CC The DT board NN has VHZ the DT power NN to TO . SENT 1 CD shall MD determine VV policy NN and CC , , subject JJ to TO chapter NN 14 CD , , adopt VV , , amend VV , , and CC repeal NN rules NNS for IN the DT governance NN of IN the DT homes NNS , , and CC to TO adopt VV emergency NN rules NNS necessary JJ to TO implement VV this DT chapter NN . SENT With IN respect NN to TO residents NNS administrative JJ appeal NN time NN periods NNS that WDT are VBP not RB established VVN by IN statute NN , , the DT board NN may MD create VV by IN rule NN reasonable JJ time NN periods NNS within IN which WDT a DT resident NN must MD appeal VV an DT administrative JJ determination NN to TO the DT next JJ administrative JJ level NN . SENT If IN the DT determination NN is VBZ not RB appealed VVN within IN the DT time NN set VVN by IN rule NN , , the DT determination NN becomes VVZ final JJ . SENT 2 CD report NN quarterly JJ to TO the DT governor NN on IN the DT management NN , , operations NNS , , and CC quality NN of IN care NN provided VVN at IN the DT homes NNS . SENT and CC 3 CD . SENT The DT board NN shall MD take VV other JJ action NN as IN provided VVN by IN law NN . SENT Emergency NN rules NNS adopted VVN under IN this DT section NN are VBP not RB effective JJ after IN December NP 31 CD , , 1989 CD . SENT Sec NN . SENT 13 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 198 CD . SENT 003 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT USE NN OF IN FACILITIES NNS CAMPUS NN . SENT The DT board NN may MD allow VV veterans NNS organizations NNS or CC public JJ or CC private JJ social JJ service NN , , educational JJ , , or CC rehabilitation NN agencies NNS or CC organizations NNS and CC their PP$ clients NNS to TO use VV surplus NN facilities NNS space NN on IN a DT home's JJ campus NN , , staff NN , , and CC other JJ resources NNS of IN the DT board NN and CC may MD require VV the DT participating VVG agencies NNS or CC organizations NNS to TO pay VV for IN that DT use NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 14 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 198 CD . SENT 003 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS . SENT VETERANS NNS HOMES NNS RESOURCES NNS ACCOUNT NN . SENT Money NN received VVD by IN the DT board NN under IN subdivision NN 3 CD must MD be VB deposited VVN in IN the DT state NN treasury NN and CC credited VVD to TO a DT veterans NNS homes NNS resources NNS account VVP in IN the DT special JJ revenue NN fund NN . SENT Money NN in IN the DT account NN is VBZ appropriated VVN to TO the DT board NN to TO operate VV , , maintain VV , , and CC repair NN facilities NNS make VVP repairs NNS at IN the DT campus NN used VVN under IN subdivision NN 3 CD , , and CC to TO pay VV including VVG payment NN of IN associated JJ legal JJ fees NNS and CC expenses NNS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 15 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 198 CD . SENT 35 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT DEMENTIA NN UNIT NN . SENT The DT board NN of IN directors NNS of IN the DT state NN veterans NNS homes NNS shall MD undertake VV a DT study NN to TO determine VV the DT need NN for IN expansion NN of IN the DT dementia NN unit NN at IN the DT state NN veterans NNS home NN in IN Silver NP Bay NP , , and CC shall MD report VV the DT results NNS of IN the DT study NN to TO the DT legislature NN no RB later RBR than IN January NP 1 CD , , 1996 CD . SENT The DT study NN shall MD include VV a DT determination NN of IN the DT costs NNS of IN constructing VVG , , equipping VVG , , and CC staffing VVG the DT expansion NN of IN that DT unit NN . SENT Delete VV the DT title NN and CC insert VV the DT following NN . SENT A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO veterans NNS . SENT the DT military NN . SENT eliminating VVG certain JJ duties NNS of IN the DT board NN of IN directors NNS of IN the DT Minnesota NP veterans NNS homes NNS . SENT authorizing VVG a DT study NN of IN the DT needs NNS for IN expansion NN of IN the DT dementia NN unit NN at IN the DT Silver NP Bay NP veterans NNS home NN . SENT providing VVG greater JJR flexibility NN in IN appointment NN of IN members NNS of IN the DT armory NN building NN commission NN . SENT authorizing VVG the DT state NN armory NN building NN commission NN to TO use VV funds NNS for IN construction NN . SENT clarifying VVG which WDT municipalities NNS may MD provide VV sites NNS for IN armories NNS . SENT changing VVG provisions NNS for IN disposal NN of IN unused JJ armory NN sites NNS . SENT clarifying VVG authority NN for IN levying VVG taxes NNS for IN armory NN construction NN . SENT clarifying VVG the DT authority NN for IN conveyance NN of IN armories NNS to TO the DT state NN . SENT clarifying VVG authority NN for IN use NN of IN funds NNS from IN surplus NN facilities NNS of IN the DT veterans NNS homes NNS board NN . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 193 CD . SENT 142 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD , , 2 CD , , and CC 3 CD . SENT 193 CD . SENT 143 CD . SENT 193 CD . SENT 144 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD , , 2 CD , , and CC 6 CD . SENT 193 CD . SENT 145 CD , , subdivisions NNS 2 CD , , 4 CD , , and CC 5 CD . SENT 193 CD . SENT 148 CD . SENT 198 CD . SENT 003 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD , , 3 CD , , and CC 4 CD . SENT and CC 198 CD . SENT 35 CD , , by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN . SENT With IN the DT recommendation NN that IN when WRB so RB amended VVN the DT bill NN pass NN . SENT The DT report NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT Brown NP from IN the DT Committee NP on IN Environment NP and CC Natural NP Resources NPS Finance NP to TO which WDT was VBD referred VVN . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 723 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO game NN and CC fish NN . SENT establishing VVG a DT special JJ license NN for IN youthful JJ deer NN hunters NNS . SENT sale NN of IN deer NN licenses NNS after IN season NN opens VVZ . SENT extending VVG authority NN to TO take VV does VVZ . SENT increasing VVG the DT pelting VVG fee NN . SENT eliminating VVG the DT family NN hunting NN license NN . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 97 CD A NP . SENT 475 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT 97 CD A NP . SENT 485 CD , , subdivision NN 9 CD . SENT 97 CD A NP . SENT 535 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT 97 CD B NP . SENT 301 CD , , subdivision NN 6 CD . SENT and CC 97 CD B NN . SENT 311 CD . SENT and CC Minnesota NP Rules NP , , part NN 6234 CD . SENT 2800 CD . SENT repealing VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 97 CD B NN . SENT 301 CD , , subdivision NN 5 CD . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1069 CD Reported VVD the DT same JJ back NN with IN the DT following VVG amendments NNS . SENT Page NN 3 CD , , line NN 26 CD , , delete VV take VV and CC insert VV tag NN Page NP 3 CD , , line NN 27 CD , , delete VV take VV and CC insert VV tag NN Page NP 3 CD , , line NN 29 CD , , after IN the DT period NN , , insert VV A DT license NN to TO hunt VV in IN the DT muzzle NN loader NN season NN must MD be VB purchased VVN before IN the DT opening NN day NN of IN the DT muzzle NN loader NN season NN . SENT With IN the DT recommendation NN that IN when WRB so RB amended VVN the DT bill NN pass NN and CC be VB re NN referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Ways NPS and CC Means NPS . SENT The DT report NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT Kahn NP from IN the DT Committee NP on IN Governmental JJ Operations NP to TO which WDT was VBD referred VVN . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . 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SENT The DT commission NN also RB has VHZ jurisdiction NN of IN rules NNS which WDT are VBP filed VVN with IN the DT secretary NN of IN state NN in IN accordance NN with IN section NN sections NNS 14 CD . SENT 38 CD , , subdivisions NNS 5 CD , , 6 CD , , 7 CD , , 8 CD , , 9 CD , , and CC 11 CD or CC were VBD filed VVN with IN the DT secretary NN of IN state NN in IN accordance NN with IN the DT provisions NNS of IN section NN 14 CD . SENT 38 CD , , subdivisions NNS 5 CD to TO 9 CD , , which WDT were VBD in IN effect NN on IN the DT date NN the DT rules NNS were VBD filed VVN . SENT and CC 14 CD . SENT 386 CD . SENT The DT commission NN may MD periodically RB review VV statutory JJ exemptions NNS to TO the DT rulemaking VVG provisions NNS of IN this DT chapter NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 2 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 3 CD . SENT 842 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS a DT . SENT OBJECTIONS NNS TO TO RULES NNS . SENT a DT The DT legislative JJ commission NN to TO review VV administrative JJ rules NNS may MD object VV to TO all DT or CC some DT portion NN of IN a DT rule NN because IN the DT commission NN considers VVZ it PP to TO be VB beyond IN the DT procedural JJ or CC substantive JJ authority NN delegated VVD to TO the DT adopting VVG agency NN . SENT A DT standing NN committee NN of IN the DT house NN of IN representatives NNS or CC the DT senate NN with IN jurisdiction NN over IN the DT subject JJ matter NN of IN the DT rule NN may MD object VV to TO all DT or CC some DT portion NN of IN a DT rule NN for IN any DT reason NN . SENT b SYM The DT commission NN or CC committee NN must MD file VV an DT objection NN in IN the DT office NN of IN the DT secretary NN of IN state NN . SENT The DT filed VVN objection NN must MD contain VV a DT concise JJ statement NN of IN the DT commission's NNS or CC committee's NNS reasons NNS for IN its PP$ action NN . SENT c SYM The DT secretary NN of IN state NN shall MD affix VV to TO each DT objection NN a DT certification NN of IN the DT date NN and CC time NN of IN its PP$ filing NN and CC as RB soon RB as IN practicable JJ shall MD transmit VV a DT certified JJ copy NN of IN it PP to TO the DT agency NN issuing VVG the DT rule NN in IN question NN and CC the DT revisor NN of IN statutes NNS . SENT The DT secretary NN of IN state NN shall MD also RB maintain VV a DT permanent JJ register NN open JJ to TO public JJ inspection NN of IN all DT objections NNS by IN the DT commission NN or CC a DT standing NN committee NN . SENT d SYM The DT legislative JJ commission NN to TO review VV administrative JJ rules NNS or CC the DT standing VVG committee NN objecting VVG to TO the DT rule NN shall MD publish VV an DT objection NN filed VVD pursuant JJ to TO this DT section NN in IN the DT next JJ issue NN of IN the DT State NP Register NP . 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SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 3 CD . SENT 842 CD , , subdivision NN 5 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS . SENT BIENNIAL JJ ANNUAL JJ REPORT NN . SENT The DT commission NN shall MD make VV a DT biennial JJ file NN an DT annual JJ report NN to TO with IN the DT legislature NN and CC governor NN of IN its PP$ activities NNS and CC include VVP its PP$ recommendations NNS to TO promote VV adequate JJ and CC proper JJ rules NNS and CC public JJ understanding NN of IN the DT rules NNS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 4 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 3 CD . SENT 842 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 8 CD . SENT EXEMPT JJ RULES NNS . SENT By IN January NP 15 CD of IN each DT odd JJ numbered VVN year NN , , the DT commission NN shall MD report VV to TO the DT legislature NN on IN rules NNS that WDT are VBP specifically RB exempted VVN from IN chapter NN 14 CD by IN other JJ law NN . SENT The DT commission NN shall MD recommend VV repealing VVG any DT exemption NN that IN it PP believes VVZ is VBZ no DT longer RBR justified JJ . SENT Sec NN . SENT 5 LS . SENT 3 LS . SENT 9215 CD STANDING NN COMMITTEE NN . SENT OBJECTIONS NNS TO TO ADMINISTRATIVE JJ RULES NNS . SENT A DT standing NN committee NN of IN the DT house NN of IN representatives NNS or CC the DT senate NN having VHG jurisdiction NN over IN the DT subject JJ matter NN of IN an DT agency NN rule NN may MD object VV to TO the DT rule NN under IN section NN 3 CD . SENT 842 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD a DT . SENT Sec NN . SENT 6 CD . SENT 4 LS . SENT 038 CD RULE NN REVIEW NP BY IN GOVERNOR NN . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT SUSPENSION NN OF IN ADOPTED VVN RULES NNS . SENT The DT governor NN may MD suspend VV all DT or CC a DT severable JJ portion NN of IN a DT previously RB adopted VVN rule NN of IN an DT agency NN by IN publishing VVG notice NN of IN the DT suspension NN in IN the DT State NP Register NP . SENT The DT notice NN must MD include VV the DT reasons NNS for IN the DT suspension NN . SENT The DT inadequacy NN of IN the DT statement NN of IN reasons NNS is VBZ not RB grounds NNS for IN a DT judicial JJ challenge NN of IN the DT suspension NN . SENT This DT authority NN applies VVZ only RB to TO the DT extent NN that IN the DT agency NN itself PP would MD have VH authority NN , , through IN rulemaking VVG , , to TO take VV such JJ action NN . SENT If IN the DT governor NN suspends VVZ a DT rule NN or CC portion NN of IN a DT rule NN under IN this DT section NN , , the DT governor NN shall MD place VV before IN the DT next JJ regular JJ session NN of IN the DT legislature NN a DT bill NN to TO repeal VV the DT suspended VVN rule NN or CC portion NN of IN the DT rule NN . SENT If IN the DT bill NN is VBZ not RB enacted VVN in IN that DT year's JJ regular JJ session NN . SENT 1 LS the DT rule NN or CC portion NN of IN the DT rule NN is VBZ effective JJ again RB upon IN adjournment NN of IN the DT session NN , , unless IN the DT agency NN has VHZ repealed VVN it PP . SENT and CC 2 CD the DT same JJ governor NN may MD not RB veto VV the DT same JJ rule NN or CC the DT same JJ portion NN of IN the DT rule NN again RB . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT TERMINATION NN OF IN RULE NN PROCEEDINGS NNS . SENT The DT governor NN may MD summarily RB terminate VV any DT pending JJ rulemaking VVG proceeding NN by IN an DT executive JJ order NN to TO that DT effect NN , , stating VVG in IN the DT order NN the DT reasons NNS for IN the DT action NN . SENT The DT executive JJ order NN must MD be VB filed VVN in IN the DT office NN of IN the DT secretary NN of IN state NN , , which WDT shall MD promptly RB forward VV a DT certified JJ copy NN to TO the DT agency NN and CC the DT revisor NN of IN statutes NNS . SENT An DT executive JJ order NN terminating VVG a DT rulemaking VVG proceeding NN becomes VVZ effective JJ on IN the DT date NN it PP is VBZ filed VVN and CC must MD be VB published VVN in IN the DT next JJ issue NN of IN the DT State NP Register NP . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT EXCLUSION NN . SENT The DT governor's JJ authority NN in IN this DT section NN does VVZ not RB apply VV to TO an DT adopted VVN rule NN or CC a DT pending VVG rule NN of IN the DT public JJ utilities NNS commission NN , , the DT ethical JJ practices NNS board NN , , the DT Minnesota NP municipal JJ board NN , , the DT capitol NP area NN architectural JJ and CC planning NN board NN , , the DT tax NN court NN , , the DT board NN of IN pardons NNS , , the DT state NN board NN of IN investment NN , , or CC a DT constitutional JJ officer NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 7 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 14 CD . SENT 03 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT RULEMAKING VVG PROCEDURES NNS . SENT The DT definition NN of IN a DT rule NN in IN section NN 14 CD . SENT 02 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD , , does VVZ not RB include VV . SENT 1 CD rules NNS concerning VVG only RB the DT internal JJ management NN of IN the DT agency NN or CC other JJ agencies NNS that WDT do VVP not RB directly RB and CC substantially RB affect VV the DT rights NNS of IN or CC procedures NNS available JJ to TO any DT segment NN of IN the DT public NN . SENT 2 CD rules NNS of IN the DT commissioner NN of IN corrections NNS relating VVG to TO the DT placement NN and CC supervision NN of IN inmates NNS serving VVG a DT supervised JJ release NN term NN , , the DT internal JJ management NN of IN institutions NNS under IN the DT commissioner's JJ control NN , , and CC rules NNS adopted VVN under IN section NN 609 CD . SENT 105 CD governing VVG the DT inmates NNS of IN those DT institutions NNS . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1071 CD 2 CD a DT rule NN that WDT establishes VVZ criteria NNS or CC guidelines NNS to TO be VB used VVN by IN the DT staff NN of IN an DT agency NN in IN performing VVG audits NN , , investigations NNS , , or CC inspections NNS , , settling VVG commercial JJ disputes NNS , , negotiating VVG commercial JJ arrangements NNS , , or CC in IN the DT defense NN , , prosecution NN , , or CC settlement NN of IN cases NNS . SENT 3 LS a DT rule NN that WDT only RB establishes VVZ specific JJ prices NNS to TO be VB charged VVN for IN particular JJ goods NNS or CC services NNS sold VVN by IN an DT agency NN . SENT 4 LS a DT rule NN concerning VVG only RB the DT physical JJ servicing NN , , maintenance NN , , or CC care NN of IN agency NN owned VVN or CC operated VVN facilities NNS or CC property NN . SENT 5 LS a DT rule NN relating VVG only RB to TO the DT use NN of IN a DT particular JJ facility NN or CC property NN owned VVN , , operated VVN , , or CC maintained VVD by IN the DT state NN or CC any DT of IN its PP$ subdivisions NNS , , if IN the DT substance NN of IN the DT rule NN is VBZ adequately RB indicated VVN by IN means NNS of IN signs NNS or CC signals NNS to TO persons NNS who WP use VVP the DT facility NN or CC property NN . SENT 6 CD a DT rule NN concerning VVG only JJ inmates NNS of IN a DT correctional JJ or CC detention NN facility NN , , students NNS enrolled VVD in IN a DT state NN educational JJ institution NN , , or CC patients NNS admitted VVD to TO a DT hospital NN , , if IN adopted VVN by IN that DT facility NN , , institution NN , , or CC hospital NN . SENT 7 CD an DT agency NN budget NN . SENT 8 CD the DT terms NNS of IN a DT collective JJ bargaining NN agreement NN . SENT 3 CD 9 CD rules NNS relating VVG to TO weight VV limitations NNS on IN the DT use NN of IN highways NNS when WRB the DT substance NN of IN the DT rules NNS is VBZ indicated VVN to TO the DT public NN by IN means NNS of IN signs NNS . SENT 4 CD 10 CD opinions NNS of IN the DT attorney NN general NN . SENT 5 CD 11 CD the DT systems NNS architecture NN plan NN and CC long JJ range NN plan NN of IN the DT state NN education NN management NN information NN system NN provided VVN by IN section NN 121 CD . SENT 931 CD . SENT 6 CD 12 CD the DT data NN element NN dictionary NN and CC the DT annual JJ data NN acquisition NN calendar NN of IN the DT department NN of IN education NN to TO the DT extent NN provided VVN by IN section NN 121 CD . SENT 932 CD . SENT 7 CD 13 CD the DT occupational JJ safety NN and CC health NN standards NNS provided VVN in IN section NN 182 CD . SENT 655 CD . SENT 8 CD 14 CD revenue NN notices NNS and CC tax NN information NN bulletins NNS of IN the DT commissioner NN of IN revenue NN . SENT or CC 9 CD 15 CD uniform JJ conveyancing NN forms NNS adopted VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN of IN commerce NN under IN section NN 507 CD . SENT 09 CD . SENT Sec NN . SENT 8 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 14 CD . SENT 04 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT 14 CD . SENT 04 CD AGENCY NN ORGANIZATION NN . SENT GUIDEBOOK NN . SENT To TO assist VV interested JJ persons NNS dealing VVG with IN it PP , , each DT agency NN shall MD , , in IN a DT manner NN prescribed VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN of IN administration NN , , prepare VVP a DT description NN of IN its PP$ organization NN , , stating VVG the DT process NN whereby WRB general JJ course NN and CC method NN of IN its PP$ operations NNS and CC where WRB and CC how WRB the DT public NN may MD obtain VV information NN or CC make VV submissions NNS or CC requests NNS . SENT The DT commissioner NN of IN administration NN shall MD publish VV these DT descriptions NNS at IN least JJS once IN every DT four CD years NNS commencing VVG in IN 1981 CD in IN a DT guidebook NN of IN state NN agencies NNS . SENT Notice NN of IN the DT publication NN of IN the DT guidebook NN shall MD be VB published VVN in IN the DT State NP Register NP and CC given VVN in IN newsletters NNS , , newspapers NNS , , or CC other JJ publications NNS , , or CC through IN other JJ means NNS of IN communication NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 9 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 14 CD . SENT 05 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT AUTHORITY NN TO TO ADOPT VV ORIGINAL JJ RULES NNS RESTRICTED VVN . SENT Each DT agency NN shall MD adopt VV , , amend VV , , suspend VV , , or CC repeal VV its PP$ rules NNS in IN accordance NN with IN the DT procedures NNS specified VVN in IN sections NNS 14 CD . SENT 001 CD to TO 14 CD . SENT 69 CD this DT chapter NN , , and CC only RB pursuant JJ to TO authority NN delegated VVD by IN law NN and CC in IN full JJ compliance NN with IN its PP$ duties NNS and CC obligations NNS . SENT If IN a DT law NN authorizing VVG rules NNS is VBZ repealed VVN , , the DT rules NNS adopted VVD pursuant JJ to TO that DT law NN are VBP automatically RB repealed VVN on IN the DT effective JJ date NN of IN the DT law's JJ repeal NN unless IN there EX is VBZ another DT law NN authorizing VVG the DT rules NNS . SENT Except IN as RB provided VVN in IN section NN 14 CD . SENT 06 CD , , sections NNS 14 CD . SENT 001 CD to TO 14 CD . SENT 69 CD shall MD not RB be VB authority NN for IN an DT agency NN to TO adopt VV , , amend VV , , suspend VV , , or CC repeal NN rules NNS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 10 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 14 CD . SENT 05 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT AUTHORITY NN TO TO MODIFY VV PROPOSED VVN RULE NN . SENT a DT An NP agency NN may MD modify VV a DT proposed VVN rule NN in IN accordance NN with IN the DT procedures NNS of IN the DT administrative JJ procedure NN act NN . SENT However RB , , an DT agency NN may MD not RB modify VV a DT proposed VVN rule NN so RB that IN it PP is VBZ substantially RB different JJ from IN the DT proposed VVN rule NN in IN the DT notice NN of IN intent NN to TO adopt VV rules NNS proposed VVN rule NN adoption NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1072 CD b SYM A DT modification NN does VVZ not RB make VV a DT proposed VVN rule NN substantially RB different JJ if IN . SENT 1 LS the DT differences NNS are VBP within IN the DT scope NN of IN the DT matter NN announced VVD in IN the DT notice NN of IN intent NN to TO adopt VV or CC notice VV of IN hearing NN and CC are VBP in IN character NN with IN the DT issues NNS raised VVN in IN that DT notice NN . SENT 2 LS the DT differences NNS are VBP a DT logical JJ outgrowth NN of IN the DT contents NNS of IN the DT notice NN of IN intent NN to TO adopt VV or CC notice VV of IN hearing NN and CC the DT comments NNS submitted VVN in IN response NN to TO the DT notice NN . SENT and CC 3 CD the DT notice NN of IN intent NN to TO adopt VV or CC notice VV of IN hearing NN provided VVD fair JJ warning NN that IN the DT outcome NN of IN that DT rulemaking VVG proceeding NN could MD be VB the DT rule NN in IN question NN . SENT c SYM In IN determining VVG whether IN the DT notice NN of IN intent NN to TO adopt VV or CC notice VV of IN hearing NN provided VVD fair JJ warning NN that IN the DT outcome NN of IN that DT rulemaking VVG proceeding NN could MD be VB the DT rule NN in IN question NN the DT following VVG factors NNS must MD be VB considered VVN . SENT 1 LS the DT extent NN to TO which WDT persons NNS who WP will MD be VB affected VVN by IN the DT rule NN should MD have VH understood VVN that IN the DT rulemaking VVG proceeding NN on IN which WDT it PP is VBZ based VVN could MD affect VV their PP$ interests NNS . SENT 2 LS the DT extent NN to TO which WDT the DT subject JJ matter NN of IN the DT rule NN or CC issues NNS determined VVN by IN the DT rule NN are VBP different JJ from IN the DT subject JJ matter NN or CC issues NNS contained VVN in IN the DT notice NN of IN intent NN to TO adopt VV or CC notice VV of IN hearing NN . SENT and CC 3 CD the DT extent NN to TO which WDT the DT effects NNS of IN the DT rule NN differ VVP from IN the DT effects NNS of IN the DT proposed VVN rule NN contained VVN in IN the DT notice NN of IN intent NN to TO adopt VV or CC notice VV of IN hearing NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 11 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 14 CD . SENT 05 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS . SENT REVIEW NN AND CC REPEAL NN OF IN RULES NNS . SENT By IN December NP 1 CD of IN each DT year NN , , an DT agency NN shall MD submit VV a DT list NN of IN all PDT the DT rules NNS of IN the DT agency NN that WDT are VBP obsolete JJ and CC should MD be VB repealed VVN to TO the DT governor NN , , the DT legislative JJ commission NN to TO review VV administrative JJ rules NNS , , the DT house NN and CC senate NN standing NN committees NNS with IN jurisdiction NN , , and CC the DT revisor NN of IN statutes NNS . SENT The DT list NN must MD also RB include VV an DT explanation NN of IN why WRB the DT rule NN is VBZ obsolete JJ and CC the DT agency's JJ timetable NN for IN repeal NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 12 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 14 CD . SENT 06 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT 14 CD . SENT 06 CD REQUIRED JJ RULES NNS . SENT a DT Each DT agency NN shall MD adopt VV rules NNS , , in IN the DT form NN prescribed VVN by IN the DT revisor NN of IN statutes NNS , , setting VVG forth RB the DT nature NN and CC requirements NNS of IN all DT formal JJ and CC informal JJ procedures NNS related VVN to TO the DT administration NN of IN official JJ agency NN duties NNS to TO the DT extent NN that IN those DT procedures NNS directly RB affect VVP the DT rights NNS of IN or CC procedures NNS available JJ to TO the DT public NN . SENT b SYM Upon IN request NN of IN any DT person NN , , each DT agency NN shall MD , , as RB soon RB as IN feasible JJ and CC to TO the DT extent NN practicable JJ , , adopt VV rules NNS to TO supersede VV principles NNS of IN law NN or CC policy NN lawfully RB declared VVD by IN the DT agency NN as IN the DT basis NN for IN its PP$ decisions NNS in IN particular JJ cases NNS it PP intends VVZ to TO rely VV on IN as IN precedents NNS in IN future JJ cases NNS . SENT This DT paragraph NN applies VVZ only RB to TO the DT extent NN that IN the DT agency NN has VHZ authority NN , , other JJ than IN under IN this DT paragraph NN , , to TO adopt VV rules NNS on IN the DT subject JJ matter NN of IN the DT principles NNS declared VVD in IN the DT particular JJ cases NNS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 13 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 14 CD . SENT 08 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT 14 CD . SENT 08 CD REVISOR NN OF IN STATUTES NNS APPROVAL NN OF IN RULE NN FORM NN . SENT a DT Two CD copies NNS of IN a DT rule NN adopted VVD pursuant JJ to TO the DT provisions NNS of IN section NN 14 CD . SENT 26 CD or CC 14 CD . SENT 32 CD shall MD be VB submitted VVN by IN the DT agency NN to TO the DT attorney NN general NN . SENT The DT attorney NN general NN shall MD send VV one CD copy NN of IN the DT rule NN to TO the DT revisor NN on IN the DT same JJ day NN as IN it PP is VBZ submitted VVN by IN the DT agency NN under IN section NN 14 CD . SENT 26 CD or CC 14 CD . SENT 32 CD . SENT Within IN five CD days NNS after IN receipt NN of IN the DT rule NN , , excluding VVG weekends NNS and CC holidays NNS , , the DT revisor NN shall MD either RB return VV the DT rule NN with IN a DT certificate NN of IN approval NN of IN the DT form NN of IN the DT rule NN to TO the DT attorney NN general NN or CC notify VV the DT attorney NN general NN and CC the DT agency NN that IN the DT form NN of IN the DT rule NN will MD not RB be VB approved VVN . SENT If IN the DT attorney NN general NN disapproves VVZ a DT rule NN , , the DT agency NN may MD modify VV it PP and CC the DT agency NN shall MD submit VV two CD copies NNS of IN the DT modified JJ rule NN to TO the DT attorney NN general NN who WP shall MD send VV a DT copy NN to TO the DT revisor NN for IN approval NN as RB to TO form VV as IN described VVN in IN this DT paragraph NN . SENT b SYM One CD copy NN of IN a DT rule NN to TO be VB adopted VVN after IN a DT public JJ hearing NN under IN section NN 14 CD . SENT 173 CD shall MD be VB submitted VVN by IN the DT agency NN to TO the DT revisor NN for IN approval NN of IN the DT form NN of IN the DT rule NN . SENT Within IN five CD working VVG days NNS after IN receipt NN of IN the DT rule NN , , the DT revisor NN shall MD either RB return VV the DT rule NN with IN a DT certificate NN of IN approval NN to TO the DT agency NN or CC notify VV the DT agency NN that IN the DT form NN of IN the DT rule NN will MD not RB be VB approved VVN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1073 CD c SYM If IN the DT revisor NN refuses VVZ to TO approve VV the DT form NN of IN the DT rule NN , , the DT revisor's NNS notice NN shall MD revise VV the DT rule NN so IN it PP is VBZ in IN the DT correct JJ form NN . SENT d SYM The DT attorney NN general NN shall MD assess VV an DT agency NN for IN the DT attorney NN general's NNS actual JJ cost NN of IN processing VVG rules NNS under IN this DT section NN . SENT The DT agency NN shall MD pay VV the DT attorney NN general's NN assessments NNS using VVG the DT procedures NNS of IN section NN 8 CD . SENT 15 CD . SENT Each DT agency NN shall MD include VV in IN its PP$ budget NN money NN to TO pay VV the DT attorney NN general's NN assessments NNS . SENT Receipts NNS from IN the DT assessment NN must MD be VB deposited VVN in IN the DT state NN treasury NN and CC credited VVD to TO the DT general JJ fund NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 14 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 14 CD . SENT 09 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT 14 CD . SENT 09 CD PETITION NN FOR IN ADOPTION NN OF IN RULE NN . SENT Any DT interested JJ person NN may MD petition VV an DT agency NN requesting VVG the DT adoption NN , , suspension NN , , amendment NN or CC repeal NN of IN any DT a DT rule NN . SENT The DT petition NN shall MD be VB specific JJ as RB to TO what WP action NN is VBZ requested VVN and CC the DT need NN for IN the DT action NN . SENT Upon IN receiving VVG a DT petition NN an DT agency NN shall MD have VH 60 CD days NNS in IN which WDT to TO make VV a DT specific JJ and CC detailed JJ reply NN in IN writing VVG as RB to TO its PP$ planned JJ disposition NN of IN the DT request NN . SENT If IN the DT agency NN states VVZ its PP$ intention NN to TO hold VV a DT public JJ hearing NN on IN the DT subject NN of IN the DT request NN , , it PP shall MD proceed VV according VVG to TO sections NNS 14 CD . SENT 05 CD to TO 14 CD . SENT 36 CD . SENT . SENT 1 LS deny VV the DT petition NN in IN writing NN , , stating VVG its PP$ reasons NNS . SENT 2 CD initiate NN rulemaking VVG proceedings NNS under IN this DT chapter NN . SENT or CC 3 CD if IN otherwise RB lawful JJ , , adopt VV a DT rule NN . SENT The DT attorney NN general NN shall MD prescribe VV by IN rule NN the DT form NN for IN all DT petitions NNS under IN this DT section NN and CC may MD prescribe VV further JJR procedures NNS for IN their PP$ submission NN , , consideration NN , , and CC disposition NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 15 CD . SENT 14 CD . SENT 101 CD ADVICE NN ON IN POSSIBLE JJ RULES NNS BEFORE IN NOTICE NN OF IN PROPOSED VVN RULE NN ADOPTION NN . SENT a DT In IN addition NN to TO seeking VVG information NN by IN other JJ methods NNS , , an DT agency NN , , at IN least JJS 60 CD days NNS before IN publication NN of IN a DT notice NN of IN proposed VVN rule NN adoption NN under IN section NN 14 CD . SENT 141 CD , , shall MD solicit VV comments NNS from IN the DT public NN on IN a DT subject JJ matter NN of IN possible JJ rulemaking VVG under IN active JJ consideration NN within IN the DT agency NN by IN causing VVG notice NN of IN possible JJ rulemaking VVG to TO be VB published VVN in IN the DT State NP Register NP . SENT This DT notice NN must MD be VB published VVN no RB later RBR than IN 60 CD days NNS after IN the DT effective JJ date NN of IN a DT law NN granting VVG new JJ or CC additional JJ rulemaking VVG authority NN to TO an DT agency NN . SENT The DT notice NN must MD include VV a DT description NN of IN the DT subject JJ matter NN of IN the DT proposal NN , , including VVG the DT possible JJ rule's NN purpose NN and CC motivation NN . SENT the DT types NNS of IN groups NNS and CC individuals NNS likely JJ to TO be VB affected VVN . SENT cite VV the DT statutory JJ authority NN for IN the DT proposed VVN rule NN . SENT and CC indicate VV where WRB , , when WRB , , and CC how WRB persons NNS may MD comment VV on IN the DT proposal NN and CC how WRB drafts NNS of IN any DT proposal NN may MD be VB obtained VVN from IN the DT agency NN . SENT If IN the DT agency NN intends VVZ to TO form VV an DT advisory JJ task NN force NN on IN the DT matter NN , , the DT notice NN must MD include VV a DT list NN of IN the DT persons NNS or CC associations NNS the DT agency NN intends VVZ to TO invite VV to TO serve VV on IN the DT task NN force NN , , an DT indication NN of IN when WRB the DT agency NN intends VVZ to TO form VV the DT task NN force NN , , and CC when WRB the DT agency NN expects VVZ the DT task NN force NN to TO complete VV its PP$ work NN . SENT The DT agency NN must MD publish VV as IN part NN of IN this DT notice NN the DT names NNS of IN all DT persons NNS or CC associations NNS who WP have VHP agreed VVN to TO be VB on IN such PDT a DT task NN force NN at IN the DT time NN the DT notice NN is VBZ submitted VVN to TO the DT State NP Register NP for IN publication NN . SENT Within IN three CD days NNS after IN publication NN of IN the DT notice NN in IN the DT State NP Register NP , , the DT agency NN shall MD mail VV a DT copy NN of IN the DT notice NN to TO each DT person NN on IN the DT list NN established VVN under IN section NN 14 CD . SENT 141 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT b SYM In IN addition NN to TO publishing NN notice NN in IN the DT State NP Register NP , , the DT agency NN must MD make VV reasonable JJ efforts NNS , , to TO the DT extent NN this DT can MD be VB done VVN in IN a DT cost NN effective JJ manner NN , , to TO notify VV classes NNS of IN people NNS who WP probably RB will MD be VB affected VVN by IN the DT proposed VVN rule NN by IN giving VVG notice NN of IN its PP$ intention NN in IN newsletters NNS , , newspapers NNS , , or CC other JJ publications NNS , , or CC through IN other JJ means NNS of IN communication NN . SENT The DT insufficiency NN of IN the DT additional JJ notice NN under IN this DT paragraph NN is VBZ not RB grounds NNS for IN invalidating VVG the DT rule NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 16 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 14 CD . SENT 12 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT 14 CD . SENT 12 CD DEADLINE NN TO TO PUBLISH VV NOTICE NN REPORT NN ON IN DELAY NN IN IN ADOPTION NN . SENT The DT agency NN shall MD , , within IN 180 CD days NNS after IN the DT effective JJ date NN of IN a DT law NN requiring VVG rules NNS to TO be VB promulgated VVD , , unless IN otherwise RB specified VVN by IN law NN , , publish VV an DT appropriate JJ notice NN of IN intent NN to TO adopt VV a DT rule NN in IN accordance NN with IN sections NNS 14 CD . SENT 05 CD to TO 14 CD . SENT 36 CD . SENT If IN an DT agency NN has VHZ not RB given VVN this DT notice NN , , it PP shall MD report VV to TO the DT legislative JJ commission NN to TO review VV administrative JJ rules NNS , , other JJ appropriate JJ committees NNS of IN the DT legislature NN , , and CC the DT governor NN its PP$ failure NN to TO do VV so RB , , and CC the DT reasons NNS for IN that DT failure NN . SENT If IN an DT agency NN has VHZ not RB finally RB adopted VVN a DT rule NN within IN 12 CD months NNS of IN the DT effective JJ date NN of IN a DT law NN requiring VVG rules NNS to TO JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1074 NP be VB adopted VVN , , the DT agency NN must MD report VV to TO the DT legislative JJ commission NN to TO review VV administrative JJ rules NNS , , the DT appropriate JJ policy NN committees NNS of IN the DT legislature NN , , and CC the DT governor NN . SENT The DT report NN must MD include VV . SENT 1 LS the DT current JJ status NN of IN the DT proposed VVN rules NNS . SENT 2 LS a DT summary NN of IN procedural JJ requirements NNS that WDT have VHP prevented VVN the DT agency NN from IN finally RB adopting VVG the DT rules NNS . SENT 3 LS a DT discussion NN of IN unresolved JJ policy NN issues NNS in IN dispute NN between IN the DT agency NN and CC persons NNS interested VVN in IN the DT rules NNS . SENT 4 LS the DT text NN of IN proposed VVN legislation NN , , if IN any DT is VBZ needed VVN , , that WDT would MD give VV the DT agency NN further JJR policy NN guidance NN needed VVN to TO complete VV rulemaking VVG or CC that WDT would MD make VV changes NNS in IN statute NN necessary JJ to TO implement VV the DT affected JJ law NN in IN accordance NN with IN legislative JJ intent NN without IN rulemaking VVG . SENT Sec NN . SENT 17 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 14 CD . SENT 131 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT 14 CD . SENT 131 CD STATEMENT NN OF IN NEED NN AND CC REASONABLENESS NN . SENT Before IN At IN the DT time NN the DT agency NN orders NNS the DT publication NN of IN a DT rulemaking VVG publishes VVZ notice NN required VVN by IN section NN 14 CD . SENT 14 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD a DT of IN rule NN adoption NN under IN section NN 14 CD . SENT 141 CD , , the DT agency NN must MD prepare VV , , review VV , , and CC make VV available JJ for IN public JJ review NN a DT statement NN of IN the DT need NN for IN and CC reasonableness NN of IN the DT proposed VVN rule NN and CC a DT fiscal JJ note NN if IN required VVN by IN section NN 3 CD . SENT 982 CD . SENT The DT statement NN of IN need NN and CC reasonableness NN must MD be VB prepared VVN under IN rules NNS adopted VVN by IN the DT chief JJ administrative JJ law NN judge NN . SENT include VV a DT citation NN to TO the DT statutory JJ authority NN to TO adopt VV the DT rule NN . SENT The DT statement NN must MD also RB . SENT 1 LS summarize VV the DT need NN and CC reasons NNS for IN the DT proposed VVN rule NN . SENT and CC 2 CD describe VVP the DT classes NNS of IN people NNS who WP probably RB will MD be VB affected VVN by IN the DT proposed VVN rule NN . SENT The DT agency NN must MD make VV this DT statement NN available JJ for IN review NN at IN the DT agency's JJ office NN and CC shall MD provide VV a DT copy NN of IN the DT statement NN on IN request NN . SENT The DT insufficiency NN or CC inaccuracy NN of IN this DT statement NN is VBZ not RB grounds NNS for IN invalidating VVG the DT rule NN if IN the DT agency NN has VHZ made VVN a DT good JJ faith NN effort NN to TO comply VV with IN this DT paragraph NN . SENT The DT agency NN shall MD send VV a DT copy NN of IN the DT statement NN of IN need NN and CC reasonableness NN to TO the DT legislative JJ commission NN to TO review VV administrative JJ rules NNS when WRB it PP becomes VVZ available JJ for IN public JJ review NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 18 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 14 CD . SENT 1311 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT 14 CD . SENT 1311 CD NOTICE NN TO TO COMMITTEES NNS FOR IN FEES NNS FIXED VVN BY IN RULE NN . 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SENT a DT At IN least JJS 30 CD days NNS before IN the DT adoption NN of IN a DT rule NN an DT agency NN shall MD publish VV notice NN of IN its PP$ contemplated JJ action NN in IN the DT State NP Register NP . SENT The DT notice NN of IN proposed VVN rule NN adoption NN must MD include VV . SENT 1 LS a DT short JJ explanation NN of IN the DT purpose NN of IN the DT proposed VVN rule NN and CC a DT notice NN that IN the DT statement NN of IN need NN and CC reasonableness NN prepared VVN under IN section NN 14 CD . SENT 131 CD is VBZ available JJ from IN the DT agency NN . SENT 2 LS the DT specific JJ legal JJ authority NN authorizing VVG the DT proposed VVN rule NN . SENT 3 CD subject NN to TO subdivision NN 7 CD , , the DT text NN of IN the DT proposed VVN rule NN . SENT 4 CD where WRB , , when WRB , , and CC how WRB persons NNS may MD present VV their PP$ views NNS on IN the DT proposed VVN rule NN . 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SENT The DT notice NN of IN proposed VVN rule NN adoption NN may MD give VV notice NN of IN an DT oral JJ proceeding NN , , and CC of IN the DT agency's JJ intention NN to TO cancel VV the DT oral JJ proceeding NN if IN an DT oral JJ proceeding NN is VBZ not RB required VVN . SENT The DT agency NN may MD not RB schedule VV the DT oral JJ proceeding NN earlier JJR than IN ten CD days NNS after IN the DT end NN of IN the DT comment NN period NN under IN section NN 14 CD . SENT 142 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS . SENT EXTENSION NN OF IN ORAL JJ PROCEEDING NN DEADLINE NN . 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SENT For IN at IN least JJS 30 CD days NNS after IN publication NN of IN the DT notice NN of IN proposed VVN rule NN adoption NN , , an DT agency NN shall MD afford VV persons NNS the DT opportunity NN to TO submit VV in IN writing NN , , argument NN , , data NNS , , and CC views NNS on IN the DT proposed VVN rule NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT ORAL JJ PROCEEDINGS NNS . 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SENT If IN the DT agency NN does VVZ not RB preside VV , , the DT presiding VVG official NN shall MD prepare VV a DT memorandum NN for IN consideration NN by IN the DT agency NN summarizing VVG the DT contents NNS of IN the DT presentations NNS made VVN at IN the DT oral JJ proceeding NN . SENT A DT presiding VVG officer NN assigned VVN by IN the DT chief JJ administrative JJ law NN judge NN shall MD prepare VV a DT report NN that WDT includes VVZ findings NNS , , conclusions NNS , , and CC recommendations NNS on IN the DT degree NN to TO which WDT the DT proposed VVN rule NN . SENT 1 CD complies VVZ with IN constitutional JJ provisions NNS . SENT 2 CD is VBZ within IN the DT statutory JJ authority NN of IN the DT agency NN . SENT and CC 3 CD has VHZ been VBN adopted VVN in IN compliance NN with IN statutory JJ rulemaking VVG procedures NNS . SENT The DT report NN must MD include VV an DT evaluation NN of IN the DT agency's JJ additional JJ efforts NNS , , as RB required VVN under IN section NN 14 CD . SENT 141 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD , , paragraph NN b NN , , to TO notify VV persons NNS who WP might MD be VB affected VVN by IN the DT proposed VVN rule NN . SENT Oral JJ proceedings NNS must MD be VB open JJ to TO the DT public NN and CC be VB recorded VVN by IN stenographic JJ or CC other JJ means NNS . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1076 CD d SYM Upon IN request NN , , the DT agency NN shall MD provide VV the DT names NNS of IN persons NNS who WP have VHP made VVN written JJ requests NNS for IN an DT opportunity NN to TO make VV oral JJ presentations NNS on IN the DT proposed VVN rule NN , , where WRB those DT requests NNS may MD be VB inspected VVN , , and CC where WRB and CC when WRB oral JJ presentations NNS may MD be VB made VVN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . 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SENT The DT notice NN and CC any DT written JJ comments NNS received VVN by IN the DT agency NN is VBZ part NN of IN the DT rulemaking VVG record NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 21 CD . SENT 14 CD . SENT 171 CD REGULATORY JJ ANALYSIS NN . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT GENERAL JJ REQUIREMENT NN . 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SENT 2 LS the DT probable JJ costs NNS to TO the DT classes NNS of IN people NNS , , including VVG political JJ subdivisions NNS , , who WP probably RB will MD be VB affected VVN by IN the DT proposed VVN rule NN and CC to TO the DT state NN for IN implementation NN and CC enforcement NN of IN the DT proposed VVN rule NN and CC any DT anticipated JJ effect NN on IN state NN revenues NNS . SENT 3 LS a DT determination NN of IN whether IN there EX are VBP less RBR costly JJ methods NNS or CC less JJR intrusive JJ methods NNS for IN achieving VVG the DT purpose NN of IN the DT proposed VVN rule NN . 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SENT 1 LS the DT end NN of IN the DT period NN during IN which WDT persons NNS may MD make VV written JJ submissions NNS on IN the DT proposed VVN rule NN . SENT 2 LS the DT end NN of IN the DT period NN during IN which WDT an DT oral JJ proceeding NN may MD be VB requested VVN . SENT or CC 3 CD the DT date NN of IN any DT required JJ oral JJ proceeding NN on IN the DT proposed VVN rule NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS . SENT NOTICE NN OF IN RESCHEDULING VVG . 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SENT If IN the DT agency NN has VHZ made VVN a DT good JJ faith NN effort NN to TO comply VV with IN the DT requirements NNS of IN this DT section NN , , the DT rule NN may MD not RB be VB invalidated VVN on IN the DT grounds NNS that IN the DT contents NNS of IN the DT regulatory JJ analysis NN are VBP insufficient JJ or CC inaccurate JJ . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1077 CD Sec NN . SENT 22 CD . SENT 14 CD . SENT 172 CD CONCISE JJ EXPLANATORY JJ STATEMENT NN . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT TIMING NN AND CC CONTENT NN . SENT At IN the DT time NN it PP adopts VVZ a DT rule NN , , an DT agency NN shall MD issue VV a DT concise JJ explanatory JJ statement NN containing VVG . SENT 1 LS an DT indication NN of IN any DT change NN between IN the DT text NN of IN the DT proposed VVN rule NN contained VVN in IN the DT published VVN notice NN of IN proposed VVN rule NN adoption NN and CC the DT text NN of IN the DT rule NN as IN finally RB adopted VVN , , with IN the DT reasons NNS for IN any DT change NN . SENT and CC 2 LS its PP$ principal JJ factual JJ , , legal JJ , , and CC policy NN reasons NNS for IN adopting VVG the DT entire JJ set NN of IN rules NNS , , as RB opposed VVN to TO each DT individual JJ rule NN or CC provision NN , , under IN consideration NN , , including VVG a DT statement NN of IN how WRB the DT agency NN has VHZ responded VVN to TO major JJ areas NNS of IN comments NNS on IN the DT proposed VVN rule NN . SENT The DT insufficiency NN or CC inaccuracy NN of IN the DT statement NN of IN how WRB the DT agency NN has VHZ responded VVN to TO major JJ areas NNS of IN comments NNS under IN this DT subdivision NN is VBZ not RB grounds NNS for IN invalidating VVG the DT rule NN if IN the DT agency NN has VHZ made VVN a DT good JJ faith NN effort NN to TO comply VV with IN this DT subdivision NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT LIMIT NN ON IN REASONS NNS . SENT Only RB the DT reasons NNS contained VVN in IN the DT concise JJ explanatory JJ statement NN may MD be VB used VVN by IN any DT party NN as IN justification NN for IN the DT adoption NN of IN the DT rule NN in IN any DT proceeding NN in IN which WDT its PP$ validity NN is VBZ at IN issue NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 23 CD . SENT 14 CD . SENT 173 CD ADOPTION NN AND CC FILING NN OF IN RULES NNS . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT GENERAL JJ REQUIREMENT NN . 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SENT The DT secretary NN of IN state NN shall MD affix VV to TO each DT rule NN and CC statement NN a DT certification NN of IN the DT time NN and CC date NN of IN filing NN and CC keep VV a DT permanent JJ register NN open JJ to TO public JJ inspection NN of IN all DT filed VVN rules NNS and CC attached VVN explanatory JJ statements NNS . SENT In IN filing VVG a DT rule NN , , each DT agency NN shall MD use VV a DT standard JJ form NN prescribed VVN by IN the DT secretary NN of IN state NN . SENT The DT secretary NN of IN state NN shall MD transmit VV to TO the DT revisor NN of IN statutes NNS and CC to TO the DT legislative JJ commission NN to TO review VV administrative JJ rules NNS a DT certified JJ copy NN of IN each DT filed VVN rule NN as RB soon RB after IN its PP$ filing NN as RB is VBZ practicable JJ . SENT Sec NN . SENT 24 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 14 CD . SENT 18 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . 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SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1078 CD If IN the DT agency NN omitted VVN from IN the DT notice NN of IN proposed VVN rule NN adoption NN the DT text NN of IN the DT proposed VVN rule NN , , as RB permitted VVN by IN section NN 14 CD . SENT 141 CD , , subdivision NN 7 CD , , paragraph NN a DT , , the DT governor NN may MD provide VV that IN the DT notice NN of IN the DT adopted VVN rule NN need VVP not RB include VV the DT text NN of IN any DT changes NNS from IN the DT proposed VVN rule NN . SENT However RB , , the DT notice NN of IN adoption NN must MD state VV in IN detail NN the DT substance NN of IN the DT changes NNS made VVN from IN the DT proposed VVN rule NN , , and CC must MD state VV that IN a DT free JJ copy NN of IN that DT portion NN of IN the DT adopted VVN rule NN that WDT was VBD the DT subject NN of IN the DT rulemaking VVG proceeding NN , , not RB including VVG any DT material NN adopted VVN by IN reference NN as IN permitted VVN by IN section NN 14 CD . SENT 07 CD , , is VBZ available JJ upon IN request NN to TO the DT agency NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 25 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 14 CD . SENT 365 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT 14 CD . SENT 365 CD OFFICIAL JJ RULEMAKING VVG RECORD NN . SENT The DT agency NN shall MD maintain VV the DT official NN rulemaking VVG record NN for IN every DT rule NN adopted VVD pursuant JJ to TO sections NNS 14 CD . SENT 05 CD to TO 14 CD . 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SENT and CC 11 CD 12 CD a DT copy NN of IN the DT adopted VVN rule NN as IN filed VVN with IN the DT secretary NN of IN state NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1079 CD Sec NN . SENT 26 CD . SENT 14 CD . SENT 366 CD PUBLIC JJ RULEMAKING VVG DOCKET NN . SENT a DT Each DT agency NN shall MD maintain VV a DT current JJ , , public JJ rulemaking VVG docket NN . SENT b SYM The DT rulemaking VVG docket NN must MD contain VV a DT listing NN of IN the DT precise JJ subject JJ matter NN of IN each DT possible JJ proposed VVN rule NN currently RB under IN active JJ consideration NN within IN the DT agency NN for IN proposal NN , , the DT name NN and CC address NN of IN agency NN personnel NNS with IN whom WP persons NNS may MD communicate VV with IN respect NN to TO the DT matter NN , , and CC an DT indication NN of IN its PP$ present JJ status NN within IN the DT agency NN . 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SENT 4 LS the DT time NN during IN which WDT written JJ comments NNS may MD be VB made VVN . SENT 5 LS the DT names NNS of IN persons NNS who WP have VHP made VVN written JJ requests NNS for IN a DT public JJ hearing NN , , where WRB those DT requests NNS may MD be VB inspected VVN , , and CC where WRB and CC when WRB the DT hearing NN will MD be VB held VVN . SENT 6 CD the DT current JJ status NN of IN the DT proposed VVN rule NN and CC any DT agency NN determinations NNS with IN respect NN to TO the DT rule NN . SENT 7 CD any RB known VVN timetable NN for IN agency NN decisions NNS or CC other JJ action NN in IN the DT proceeding NN . SENT 8 CD the DT date NN of IN the DT rule's NN adoption NN . SENT 9 CD the DT date NN the DT rule NN was VBD filed VVN with IN the DT secretary NN of IN state NN . SENT and CC 10 CD when WRB the DT rule NN will MD become VV effective JJ . SENT Sec NN . SENT 27 CD . SENT 14 CD . SENT 375 CD INTERPRETATIONS NNS . SENT An DT agency NN interpretation NN of IN a DT statute NN or CC rule VV it PP is VBZ responsible JJ for IN enforcing VVG or CC administering VVG is VBZ not RB invalid JJ solely RB because IN the DT interpretation NN was VBD not RB adopted VVN as IN a DT rule NN . SENT This DT section NN does VVZ not RB authorize VV an DT agency NN to TO impose VV requirements NNS that WDT are VBP not RB contained VVN in IN a DT statute NN or CC rule NN , , either CC on IN its PP$ face NN or CC determined VVN by IN accepted JJ means NNS of IN construction NN , , without IN following VVG statutory JJ rulemaking VVG procedures NNS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 28 CD . SENT 14 CD . SENT 376 CD RULES NNS NOT RB ADOPTED VVD ACCORDING VVG TO TO ACT VV . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT INVALIDITY NN OF IN CERTAIN JJ RULES NNS . 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SENT If IN an DT agency NN for IN good JJ cause NN finds VVZ that IN the DT rulemaking VVG provisions NNS of IN this DT chapter NN are VBP unnecessary JJ , , impracticable JJ , , or CC contrary JJ to TO the DT public JJ interest NN when WRB adopting VVG , , amending VVG , , or CC repealing VVG a DT rule NN to TO . SENT 1 CD address NN a DT serious JJ and CC immediate JJ threat NN to TO the DT public JJ health NN , , safety NN , , or CC welfare NN . SENT 2 LS comply VV with IN a DT court NN order NN or CC a DT requirement NN in IN federal JJ law NN in IN a DT manner NN that WDT does VVZ not RB allow VV for IN compliance NN with IN sections NNS 14 CD . SENT 131 CD to TO 14 CD . SENT 173 CD . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1080 CD 3 CD incorporates VVZ specific JJ changes NNS set VVN forth RB in IN applicable JJ statutes NNS when WRB no DT interpretation NN of IN law NN is VBZ required VVN . SENT or CC 4 CD make VVP changes NNS that WDT do VVP not RB alter VV the DT sense NN , , meaning VVG , , or CC effect NN of IN a DT rule NN , , the DT agency NN may MD adopt VV , , amend VV , , or CC repeal VV the DT rule NN upon IN satisfying VVG the DT requirements NNS of IN section NN 14 CD . SENT 38 CD , , subdivision NN 7 CD . SENT The DT agency NN shall MD incorporate VV its PP$ findings NNS and CC a DT brief JJ statement NN of IN its PP$ supporting VVG reasons NNS in IN its PP$ order NN adopting VVG , , amending VVG , , or CC repealing VVG the DT rule NN . SENT Rules NNS adopted VVD , , amended VVD , , or CC repealed VVN under IN clauses NNS 1 CD and CC 2 CD are VBP effective JJ for IN a DT period NN of IN two CD years NNS from IN the DT date NN of IN publication NN of IN the DT rule NN in IN the DT State NP Register NP . SENT Rules NNS adopted VVD , , amended VVD , , or CC repealed VVN under IN clause NN 3 CD or CC 4 CD are VBP effective JJ upon IN publication NN in IN the DT State NP Register NP . SENT Sec NN . SENT 30 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 14 CD . SENT 38 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT ORIGINAL JJ RULES NNS . SENT Every DT rule NN adopted VVN under IN authority NN delegated VVN by IN law NN , , regardless RB of IN whether IN it PP might MD be VB known VVN as IN a DT substantive JJ , , procedural JJ , , or CC interpretive JJ rule NN , , which WDT is VBZ filed VVN in IN the DT office NN of IN the DT secretary NN of IN state NN as IN provided VVN in IN sections NNS 14 CD . SENT 05 CD to TO 14 CD . SENT 36 CD shall MD have VH the DT force NN and CC effect NN of IN law NN five CD working VVG days NNS after IN the DT later RBR of IN . SENT 1 LS its PP$ filing NN in IN the DT office NN of IN the DT secretary NN of IN state NN . SENT or CC 2 LS its PP$ notice NN of IN adoption NN is VBZ published VVN in IN the DT State NP Register NP , , unless IN a DT different JJ date NN is VBZ required VVN by IN statute NN or CC a DT later JJR date NN is VBZ specified VVN in IN the DT rule NN . SENT The DT secretary NN of IN state NN shall MD keep VV a DT permanent JJ record NN of IN rules NNS filed VVN with IN that DT office NN open JJ to TO public JJ inspection NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 31 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 14 CD . SENT 38 CD , , subdivision NN 7 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 7 CD . SENT PROCEDURE NN FOR IN EXEMPT JJ AGENCIES NNS AND CC EXEMPT JJ RULES NNS . SENT The DT subdivision NN 5 CD and CC 6 CD rules NNS have VHP Subdivisions NNS 7 CD to TO 9 CD apply VVP to TO agency NN rules NNS that WDT are VBP specifically RB exempted VVN from IN chapter NN 14 CD by IN other JJ law NN . SENT Subdivisions NNS 7 CD and CC 8 CD apply VVP to TO rules NNS adopted VVN under IN section NN 14 CD . SENT 386 CD . SENT Subdivisions NNS 7 CD to TO 9 CD do VVP not RB apply VV to TO rules NNS or CC agencies NNS listed VVN in IN section NN 14 CD . SENT 03 CD . SENT A DT rule NN has VHZ the DT force NN and CC effect NN of IN law NN if IN . SENT 1 LS the DT revisor NN of IN statutes NNS approves VVZ the DT form NN of IN the DT rules NNS by IN certificate NN . SENT 2 CD two CD copies NNS of IN the DT rules NNS with IN the DT revisor's NNS certificate NN are VBP filed VVN in IN the DT office NN of IN the DT secretary NN of IN state NN . SENT and CC , , 3 CD a DT copy NN is VBZ published VVN in IN the DT State NP Register NP . SENT Sec NN . SENT 32 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 14 CD . SENT 38 CD , , subdivision NN 8 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 8 CD . SENT EFFECTIVE JJ DATE NN OF IN EXEMPT JJ AGENCY NN RULES NNS AND CC EXEMPT JJ RULES NNS . SENT The DT rules NNS become VVP A DT rule NN subject NN to TO subdivisions NNS 7 CD to TO 9 CD becomes VVZ effective JJ five CD working JJ days NNS after IN publication NN in IN the DT State NP Register NP . SENT The DT secretary NN of IN state NN shall MD forward VV one CD copy NN of IN each DT rule NN to TO the DT revisor NN of IN statutes NNS . SENT Rules NNS filed VVN in IN accordance NN with IN subdivisions NNS 5 CD 7 CD to TO 9 CD , , as IN they PP were VBD in IN effect NN on IN the DT date NN the DT rules NNS were VBD filed VVN , , shall MD be VB included VVN in IN Minnesota NP Rules NPS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 33 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 14 CD . SENT 38 CD , , subdivision NN 9 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 9 CD . SENT STATUS NN OF IN FUTURE JJ EXEMPTIONS NNS . SENT Any DT law NN exempting VVG an DT agency NN or CC rule NN from IN sections NNS 14 CD . SENT 001 CD to TO 14 CD . SENT 69 CD chapter NN 14 CD shall MD not RB be VB construed VVN as IN preventing VVG an DT agency NN from IN complying VVG with IN subdivisions NNS 5 CD 7 CD to TO 9 CD , , unless IN the DT law NN specifically RB provides VVZ to TO the DT contrary NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 34 CD . SENT 14 CD . SENT 435 CD LEGISLATIVE JJ COMMISSION NN AND CC COMMITTEE NN STANDING NN . SENT The DT legislative JJ commission NN to TO review VV administrative JJ rules NNS or CC a DT standing VVG committee NN of IN the DT legislature NN that WDT has VHZ oversight NN responsibility NN for IN an DT agency NN may MD petition VV for IN judicial JJ review NN of IN a DT rule NN of IN that DT agency NN or CC intervene VV in IN litigation NN arising VVG from IN rulemaking VVG action NN of IN that DT agency NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 35 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 14 CD . SENT 46 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT CONTENTS NNS . SENT The DT commissioner NN of IN administration NN shall MD publish VV a DT State NP Register NP containing VVG all DT notices NNS for IN hearings NNS concerning VVG proposed VVN adoption NN of IN rules NNS , , giving VVG time NN , , place NN and CC purpose NN of IN the DT hearing NN and CC , , except IN as RB provided VVN in IN section NN 14 CD . SENT 141 CD , , subdivision NN 7 CD , , the DT full JJ text NN of IN the DT action NN being VBG proposed VVN . SENT Further RBR , , the DT register NN shall MD contain VV all DT rules NNS , , amendments NNS , , suspensions NNS , , or CC repeals VVZ thereof RB , , pursuant JJ to TO the DT provisions NNS of IN this DT chapter NN . SENT The DT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1081 CD commissioner NN shall MD further RBR publish VV any DT executive JJ order NN issued VVN by IN the DT governor NN which WDT shall MD become VV effective JJ 15 CD days NNS after IN publication NN except IN as RB provided VVN in IN section NN 4 CD . SENT 035 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD further RBR publish VV any DT official JJ notices NNS in IN the DT register NN which WDT a DT state NN agency NN requests NNS to TO be VB published VVN . SENT Such JJ notices NNS shall MD include VV , , but CC shall MD not RB be VB limited JJ to TO , , the DT date NN on IN which WDT a DT new JJ agency NN becomes VVZ operational JJ , , the DT assumption NN of IN a DT new JJ function NN by IN an DT existing JJ state NN agency NN , , or CC the DT appointment NN of IN commissioners NNS . SENT The DT commissioner NN may MD prescribe VV the DT form NN , , excluding VVG the DT form NN of IN the DT rules NNS , , and CC manner NN in IN which WDT agencies NNS submit VVP any DT material NN for IN publication NN in IN the DT State NP Register NP and CC may MD withhold VV publication NN of IN any DT material NN not RB submitted VVD according VVG to TO the DT form NN or CC procedures NNS prescribed VVN . SENT The DT commissioner NN of IN administration NN may MD organize VV and CC distribute VV the DT contents NNS of IN the DT register NN according VVG to TO such JJ categories NNS as RB will MD provide VV economic JJ publication NN and CC distribution NN and CC will MD offer VV easy JJ access NN to TO information NN by IN any DT interested JJ party NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 36 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 14 CD . SENT 46 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT SUBMISSION NN OF IN ITEMS NNS FOR IN PUBLICATION NN . SENT Any DT state NN agency NN which WDT desires NNS to TO publish VV a DT notice NN of IN hearing NN , , rule NN or CC change NN thereof RB proposed VVN rule NN adoption NN or CC of IN an DT adopted VVN rule NN shall MD submit VV a DT copy NN of IN the DT entire JJ document NN material NN to TO be VB published VVN , , including VVG dates NNS when WRB adopted VVN , , and CC filed VVD with IN the DT secretary NN of IN state NN , , to TO the DT commissioner NN of IN administration NN in IN addition NN to TO any DT other JJ copies NNS which WDT may MD be VB required VVN to TO be VB filed VVN with IN the DT commissioner NN by IN other JJ law NN . SENT The DT revisor NN of IN statutes NNS shall MD provide VV assistance NN to TO the DT commissioner NN if IN requested VVN . SENT Alternatively RB , , the DT commissioner NN may MD designate VV a DT contract NN compositor NN to TO whom WP the DT assistance NN is VBZ to TO be VB supplied VVN . SENT The DT assistance NN , , in IN either DT case NN , , shall MD consist VV of IN furnishing VVG a DT machine NN readable JJ computer NN tape NN , , or CC similar JJ services NNS , , for IN rules NNS which WDT are VBP available JJ in IN the DT revisor's JJ computer NN data NNS base NN and CC for IN which WDT a DT written JJ copy NN has VHZ been VBN submitted VVN by IN an DT agency NN to TO the DT commissioner NN for IN publication NN in IN the DT State NP Register NP . SENT Sec NN . SENT 37 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 14 CD . SENT 46 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS a DT . SENT ELECTRONIC JJ ACCESS NN TO TO INFORMATION NN . SENT a DT To TO the DT extent NN practicable JJ , , the DT commissioner NN of IN administration NN shall MD make VV information NN in IN the DT State NP Register NP available JJ electronically RB at IN the DT time NN of IN publication NN in IN the DT State NP Register NP . SENT The DT commissioner NN may MD charge VV a DT fee NN for IN information NN that WDT is VBZ made VVN available JJ electronically RB . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD work VV with IN the DT revisor NN of IN statutes NNS and CC other JJ legislative JJ officials NNS to TO coordinate VV electronic JJ provision NN of IN information NN related VVN to TO rulemaking VVG with IN electronic JJ provision NN of IN legislative JJ information NN . SENT b SYM Each DT agency NN is VBZ encouraged VVN to TO make VV other JJ information NN that IN the DT agency NN produces VVZ relating VVG to TO proposed VVN rules NNS , , such JJ as IN statements NNS of IN need NN and CC reasonableness NN , , available JJ electronically RB . SENT Sec NN . SENT 38 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 14 CD . SENT 47 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT PLAN NN OF IN PUBLICATION NN AND CC SUPPLEMENTATION NN . SENT The DT revisor NN of IN statutes NNS shall MD . SENT 1 LS formulate VV a DT plan NN for IN the DT compilation NN of IN all DT permanent JJ agency NN rules NNS and CC , , to TO the DT extent NN practicable JJ , , emergency NN agency NN rules NNS , , adopted VVD pursuant JJ to TO the DT administrative JJ procedure NN act NN or CC filed VVD pursuant JJ to TO the DT provisions NNS of IN section NN 14 CD . SENT 38 CD , , subdivisions NNS 5 CD to TO 9 CD which WDT were VBD in IN effect NN at IN the DT time NN the DT rules NNS were VBD filed VVN or CC subdivision NN 11 CD , , including VVG their PP$ order NN , , classification NN , , arrangement NN , , form NN , , and CC indexing NN , , and CC any DT appropriate JJ tables NNS , , annotations NNS , , cross NN references NNS , , citations NNS to TO applicable JJ statutes NNS , , explanatory JJ notes NNS , , and CC other JJ appropriate JJ material NN to TO facilitate VV use NN of IN the DT rules NNS by IN the DT public NN , , and CC for IN the DT compilation's JJ composition NN , , printing NN , , binding VVG and CC distribution NN . SENT 2 LS publish VV the DT compilation NN of IN permanent JJ agency NN rules NNS and CC , , if IN practicable JJ , , emergency NN rules NNS , , adopted VVD pursuant JJ to TO the DT administrative JJ procedure NN act NN or CC filed VVD pursuant JJ to TO the DT provisions NNS of IN section NN 14 CD . SENT 38 CD , , subdivisions NNS 5 CD to TO 9 CD which WDT were VBD in IN effect NN at IN the DT time NN the DT rules NNS were VBD filed VVN or CC subdivision NN 11 CD , , which WDT shall MD be VB called VVN Minnesota NP Rules NPS . SENT 3 CD periodically RB either CC publish VV a DT supplement NN or CC a DT new JJ compilation NN , , which WDT includes VVZ all DT rules NNS adopted VVN since IN the DT last JJ supplement NN or CC compilation NN was VBD published VVN and CC removes VVZ rules NNS incorporated VVN in IN prior JJ compilations NNS or CC supplements NNS which WDT are VBP no RB longer RBR effective JJ . SENT 4 LS include VV in IN Minnesota NP Rules NPS a DT consolidated JJ list NN of IN publications NNS and CC other JJ documents NNS incorporated VVN by IN reference NN into IN the DT rules NNS after IN June NP 30 CD , , 1981 CD , , and CC found VVD conveniently RB available JJ by IN the DT revisor NN under IN section NN 14 CD . SENT 07 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD , , indicating VVG where WRB the DT publications NNS or CC documents NNS are VBP conveniently RB available JJ to TO the DT public NN . SENT and CC 5 CD copyright NN any DT compilations NNS and CC or CC supplements NNS in IN the DT name NN of IN the DT state NN of IN Minnesota NP . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1082 CD Sec NN . SENT 39 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 14 CD . SENT 47 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT RESTRICTIONS NNS ON IN COMPILATION NN . SENT The DT revisor NN of IN statutes NNS shall MD not RB . SENT 1 LS alter VV the DT sense NN , , meaning VVG , , or CC effect NN of IN any DT rule NN in IN the DT course NN of IN compiling VVG or CC publishing VVG it PP . SENT 2 CD aid NN an DT agency NN in IN the DT preparation NN of IN any DT statement NN concerning VVG the DT need NN for IN or CC reasonableness NN of IN a DT rule NN except IN as RB provided VVN by IN section NN 14 CD . SENT 07 CD , , subdivision NN 6 CD . SENT and CC 3 CD act NN as IN legal JJ counsel NN for IN an DT agency NN before IN an DT administrative JJ law NN judge NN a DT presiding VVG officer NN except IN as RB provided VVN by IN section NN 14 CD . SENT 07 CD , , subdivision NN 6 CD . SENT Sec NN . SENT 40 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 14 CD . SENT 47 CD , , subdivision NN 6 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 6 CD . SENT OMISSION NN OF IN TEXT NN . SENT a DT For IN purposes NNS of IN any DT compilation NN or CC publication NN of IN the DT rules NNS , , the DT revisor NN , , unless IN the DT attorney NN general JJ objects NNS , , may MD omit VV any DT extraneous JJ descriptive JJ or CC informative JJ text NN which WDT is VBZ not RB an DT operative JJ portion NN of IN the DT rule NN . SENT The DT revisor NN may MD also RB omit VV effective JJ date NN provisions NNS , , statements NNS that IN a DT rule NN is VBZ repealed VVN , , prefaces NNS , , appendices NNS , , guidelines NNS , , organizational JJ descriptions NNS , , explanations NNS of IN federal JJ or CC state NN law NN , , and CC similar JJ material NN . SENT The DT revisor NN shall MD consult VV with IN the DT agency NN , , the DT attorney NN general NN , , and CC the DT legislative JJ commission NN to TO review VV administrative JJ rules NNS , , and CC with IN the DT chief JJ administrative JJ law NN judge NN before IN omitting VVG any DT text NN from IN publication NN . SENT b SYM For IN the DT purposes NNS of IN any DT compilation NN or CC publication NN of IN the DT rules NNS , , the DT revisor NN , , unless IN the DT attorney NN general JJ objects NNS , , may MD omit VV any DT rules NNS that WDT , , by IN their PP$ own JJ terms NNS , , are VBP no RB longer RBR effective JJ or CC have VHP been VBN repealed VVN directly RB by IN the DT agency NN , , repealed VVN by IN the DT legislature NN , , or CC declared VVD unconstitutional JJ or CC otherwise RB void VV by IN a DT court NN of IN last JJ resort NN . SENT The DT revisor NN shall MD not RB remove VV a DT rule NN which WDT is VBZ suspended VVN and CC not RB fully RB repealed VVN , , but CC shall MD , , if IN practicable JJ , , note VVP the DT fact NN of IN suspension NN in IN Minnesota NP Rules NPS . SENT The DT revisor NN shall MD consult VV the DT agency NN involved VVN , , the DT attorney NN general NN , , the DT chief JJ administrative JJ law NN judge NN , , and CC the DT legislative JJ commission NN to TO review VV administrative JJ rules NNS before IN omitting VVG a DT rule NN from IN publication NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 41 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 14 CD . SENT 50 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT 14 CD . SENT 50 CD HEARINGS NNS BEFORE IN ADMINISTRATIVE JJ LAW NN JUDGE NN . SENT All DT hearings NNS of IN state NN agencies NNS required VVN to TO be VB conducted VVN under IN this DT chapter NN other JJ than IN rulemaking VVG oral JJ proceedings NNS conducted VVN by IN an DT agency NN or CC an DT officer NN designated VVN by IN the DT agency NN , , shall MD be VB conducted VVN by IN an DT administrative JJ law NN judge NN assigned VVN by IN the DT chief JJ administrative JJ law NN judge NN . 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SENT modifying VVG requirements NNS for IN health NN plan NN companies NNS . SENT establishing VVG the DT standard JJ health NN coverage NN . SENT delaying VVG the DT regulated VVN all DT payer NN option NN . SENT modifying VVG universal JJ coverage NN and CC insurance NN reform NN provisions NNS . SENT revising VVG the DT research NN and CC data NN initiatives NNS . SENT expanding VVG eligibility NN for IN the DT MinnesotaCare NP program NN . SENT establishing VVG prescription NN drug NN coverage NN for IN low JJ income NN Medicare NP beneficiaries NNS . SENT extending VVG the DT health NN care NN commission NN and CC regional JJ coordinating VVG boards NNS . SENT making VVG technical JJ changes NNS . SENT reducing VVG tax NN deductions NNS for IN the DT voluntarily RB insured VVN . SENT providing VVG penalties NNS . SENT appropriating VVG money NN . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 13 CD . SENT 99 CD , , by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN . 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SENT 55 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD . SENT and CC 295 CD . SENT 57 CD . SENT Laws NNS 1990 CD , , chapter NN 591 CD , , article NN 4 CD , , section NN 9 CD . SENT Laws NNS 1994 CD , , chapter NN 625 CD , , article NN 5 CD , , section NN 10 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT proposing VVG coding VVG for IN new JJ law NN in IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapters NNS 62 CD J NP . SENT 62 CD L NP . SENT 62 CD N NP . SENT 62 CD Q NP . SENT and CC 295 CD . SENT repealing VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 62 CD J NP . SENT 045 CD . SENT 62 CD J NP . SENT 07 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD . SENT 62 CD J NP . SENT 09 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD a DT . SENT 62 CD J NP . SENT 19 CD . SENT 62 CD J NP . SENT 30 CD . SENT 62 CD J NP . SENT 31 CD . SENT 62 CD J NP . SENT 32 CD . SENT 62 CD J NP . SENT 33 CD . SENT 62 CD J NP . SENT 34 CD . SENT 62 CD J NP . SENT 35 CD . SENT 62 CD J NP . SENT 41 CD , , subdivisions NNS 3 CD and CC 4 CD . SENT 62 CD J NP . SENT 44 CD . 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SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1089 CD Sec NN . SENT 5 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 60 CD G NP . SENT 01 CD , , subdivision NN 5 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS . SENT INSURER NN . SENT Insurer NN means VVZ and CC includes VVZ every DT person NN engaged VVN as IN indemnitor NN , , surety NN , , or CC contractor NN in IN the DT business NN of IN entering VVG into IN contracts NNS of IN insurance NN or CC of IN annuities NNS as IN limited VVN to TO . SENT 1 LS any DT insurer NN who WP is VBZ doing VVG an DT insurer NN business NN , , or CC has VHZ transacted VVN insurance NN in IN this DT state NN , , and CC against IN whom WP claims NNS arising VVG from IN that DT transaction NN may MD exist VV now RB or CC in IN the DT future NN . SENT 2 LS any DT fraternal JJ benefit NN society NN which WDT is VBZ subject JJ to TO chapter NN 64 CD B NN . SENT 3 CD nonprofit JJ health NN service NN plan NN corporations NNS subject JJ to TO chapter NN 62 CD C NP . SENT 4 CD cooperative JJ life NN and CC casualty NN companies NNS subject JJ to TO sections NNS 61 CD A NP . SENT 39 CD to TO 61 CD A DT . SENT 52 CD . SENT and CC 5 CD health NN maintenance NN organizations NNS regulated VVN under IN chapter NN 62 CD D NP . SENT and CC 6 CD integrated JJ service NN networks NNS regulated VVN under IN chapter NN 62 CD N NP . SENT Sec NN . SENT 6 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD N NP . SENT 02 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 CD b SYM . SENT CREDENTIALING NP . SENT Credentialing NP means VVZ the DT process NN of IN collecting NN , , verifying VVG , , and CC reviewing VVG evidence NN that WDT relates VVZ to TO a DT health NN care NN professional's NNS qualifications NNS to TO practice VV the DT health NN care NN profession NN as IN a DT provider NN within IN a DT specific JJ integrated JJ service NN network NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 7 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD N NP . SENT 02 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 CD c SYM . SENT CREDENTIALING NN STANDARDS NNS . SENT An DT integrated JJ service NN network NN may MD set VV credentialing VVG standards NNS for IN providers NNS . SENT A DT network NN may MD recredential JJ providers NNS on IN a DT recurring VVG basis NN . 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SENT The DT commissioner NN has VHZ , , with IN respect NN to TO this DT chapter NN and CC chapter NN 62 CD Q NP , , all DT enforcement NN and CC rulemaking VVG powers NNS available JJ to TO the DT commissioner NN under IN section NN 62 CD D NP . SENT 17 CD . SENT Sec NN . SENT 9 CD . SENT 62 CD N NP . SENT 071 CD DEFINITIONS NNS . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT APPLICABILITY NN . SENT The DT definitions NNS in IN this DT section NN apply VV to TO sections NNS 62 CD N NP . SENT 071 CD to TO 62 CD N NP . SENT 078 CD . SENT Unless IN otherwise RB specified VVN , , terms NNS used VVN in IN those DT sections NNS have VHP the DT meanings NNS required VVN to TO be VB used VVN in IN preparation NN of IN the DT National NP Association NP of IN Insurance NP Commissioners NNS NAIC JJ annual JJ statement NN blanks NNS for IN health NN maintenance NN organizations NNS . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT ADMITTED VVN ASSETS NPS . 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SENT Uncovered JJ expenditures NNS does VVZ not RB include VV amounts NNS that IN enrollees NNS do VVP not RB have VH to TO pay VV due JJ to TO the DT obligations NNS being VBG guaranteed VVN , , insured VVN , , or CC assumed VVD by IN a DT person NN other JJ than IN the DT network NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1090 CD Subd NP . SENT 6 CD . SENT WORKING VVG CAPITAL NN . SENT Working VVG capital NN means VVZ current JJ assets NNS minus CC current JJ liabilities NNS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 10 CD . SENT 62 CD N NP . SENT 072 CD NET JJ WORTH JJ REQUIREMENT NN . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT INITIAL JJ REQUIREMENT NN . SENT An DT integrated JJ service NN network NN must MD , , at IN time NN of IN licensure NN , , have VHP a DT minimum JJ net JJ worth NN of IN the DT greater JJR of IN . SENT 1 CD 1 CD , , 500 CD , , 000 CD . 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SENT or CC 3 CD the DT commissioner NN determines VVZ that IN a DT deficiency NN in IN working VVG capital NN cannot NN be VB corrected VVN within IN a DT reasonable JJ time NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS . SENT OTHER JJ REMEDIES NNS . SENT This DT section NN does VVZ not RB limit VV the DT commissioner's JJ power NN to TO use VV at IN any DT time NN other JJ remedies NNS available JJ to TO the DT commissioner NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 13 CD . SENT 62 CD N NP . SENT 076 CD INVESTMENT NP RESTRICTIONS NNS . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT INVESTMENT NN POLICY NN . SENT An DT integrated JJ service NN network NN shall MD have VH a DT written JJ investment NN policy NN to TO govern VV investment NN of IN the DT network's JJ assets NNS . SENT The DT written JJ policy NN must MD be VB reviewed VVN and CC approved VVN annually RB by IN the DT network's JJ board NN of IN directors NNS . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT APPROVAL NN . SENT INVESTMENTS NNS . SENT A DT network NN shall MD not RB make VV loans NNS or CC investments NNS , , unless IN authorized VVN by IN its PP$ board NN of IN directors NNS , , or CC ratified VVD by IN the DT board NN no RB later RBR than IN the DT next JJ regular JJ board NN meeting NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT PERMITTED VVN INVESTMENT NN . SENT An DT integrated JJ service NN network NN shall MD make VV investments NNS only RB in IN securities NNS or CC property NN designated VVN by IN law NN as IN permitted VVN for IN domestic JJ life NN insurance NN companies NNS . SENT this DT restriction NN includes VVZ compliance NN with IN percentage NN limitations NNS that WDT apply VVP to TO domestic JJ life NN insurance NN companies NNS . SENT A DT network NN may MD , , however RB , , invest VVP in IN real JJ estate NN for IN the DT convenience NN and CC accommodation NN of IN its PP$ operations NNS in IN excess NN of IN the DT percentage NN permitted VVN for IN a DT domestic JJ life NN insurance NN company NN , , but CC not RB to TO exceed VV 25 CD percent NN of IN its PP$ total JJ admitted VVN assets NNS . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS . SENT CONFLICTS NNS OF IN INTEREST NN . SENT An DT integrated JJ service NN network NN shall MD not RB make VV loans NNS to TO any DT of IN its PP$ directors NNS or CC principal JJ officers NNS or CC make VV loans NNS to TO or CC investments NNS in IN any DT organization NN in IN which WDT a DT director NN or CC principal JJ officer NN has VHZ an DT interest NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS . SENT PROOF NN OF IN COMPLIANCE NN . SENT An DT integrated JJ service NN network NN shall MD annually RB file VV with IN the DT commissioner NN proof NN of IN compliance NN with IN this DT section NN in IN a DT form NN and CC on IN a DT date NN prescribed VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 14 CD . SENT 62 CD N NP . SENT 077 CD USE NN OF IN GUARANTEES NNS . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT GUARANTEE NN PERMITTED VVD . SENT An DT integrated JJ service NN network NN may MD , , with IN the DT consent NN of IN the DT commissioner NN , , satisfy VV up RB to TO 50 CD percent NN of IN its PP$ minimum JJ net JJ worth JJ requirement NN by IN means NNS of IN a DT guarantee NN provided VVN by IN another DT organization NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT SECURITY NN FOR IN GUARANTEE NN . SENT a DT If IN the DT guaranteeing VVG organization NN is VBZ regulated VVN for IN solvency NN by IN the DT commissioner NN of IN commerce NN or CC health NN , , the DT guarantee NN must MD be VB treated VVN as IN a DT liability NN for IN purposes NNS of IN solvency NN regulation NN of IN the DT guaranteeing VVG organization NN . SENT If IN the DT guaranteeing VVG organization NN becomes VVZ insolvent JJ , , a DT claim NN by IN the DT network NN on IN the DT guarantee NN must MD be VB at IN least JJS of IN equal JJ priority NN with IN claims NNS of IN enrollees NNS or CC other JJ policy NN holders NNS of IN the DT insolvent JJ guaranteeing NN organization NN . SENT b SYM If IN the DT guaranteeing VVG organization NN is VBZ not RB regulated VVN for IN solvency NN by IN the DT commissioner NN of IN commerce NN or CC health NN , , the DT organization NN must MD maintain VV assets NNS acceptable JJ to TO the DT commissioner NN , , with IN a DT market NN value NN at IN least JJS equal JJ to TO the DT amount NN of IN the DT guarantee NN , , in IN a DT custodial JJ or CC other JJ controlled JJ account NN on IN terms NNS acceptable JJ to TO the DT commissioner NN of IN health NN . SENT This DT paragraph NN applies VVZ to TO a DT political JJ subdivision NN of IN the DT state NN that WDT serves VVZ as IN a DT guaranteeing VVG organization NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 15 CD . SENT 62 CD N NP . SENT 078 CD FINANCIAL NP REPORTING NN AND CC EXAMINATION NN . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT FINANCIAL JJ STATEMENTS NNS . SENT An DT integrated JJ service NN network NN shall MD file VV with IN the DT commissioner NN , , annually RB on IN April NP 1 CD , , an DT audited JJ financial JJ statement NN . SENT The DT financial JJ statement NN must MD include VV the DT National NP Association NP of IN Insurance NP Commissioners NNS NAIC JJ annual JJ statement NN blanks NNS for IN health NN maintenance NN organizations NNS , , prepared VVN in IN accordance NN with IN the DT NAIC JJ annual JJ statement NN instructions NNS , , and CC using VVG the DT methods NNS prescribed VVN in IN the DT NAIC's NP accounting NN practices NNS and CC procedures NNS manual JJ for IN health NN maintenance NN organizations NNS . SENT The DT financial JJ statement NN must MD also RB include VV any DT other JJ form NN or CC information NN prescribed VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1092 CD Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT QUARTERLY JJ STATEMENTS NNS . SENT An DT integrated JJ service NN network NN shall MD file VV with IN the DT commissioner NN quarterly JJ financial JJ statements NNS for IN the DT first JJ three CD quarters NNS of IN each DT year NN , , on IN a DT date NN and CC form NN and CC in IN a DT manner NN prescribed VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT OTHER JJ INFORMATION NN . SENT An DT integrated JJ service NN network NN shall MD comply VV promptly RB and CC fully RB with IN requests NNS by IN the DT commissioner NN for IN other JJ information NN that IN the DT commissioner NN deems VVZ necessary JJ to TO monitor VV or CC assess VV the DT network's JJ financial JJ solvency NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS . SENT FINANCIAL JJ EXAMINATION NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD conduct VV a DT complete JJ financial JJ examination NN of IN each DT integrated JJ service NN network NN at IN least JJS once IN every DT three CD years NNS , , and CC more RBR frequently RB if IN the DT commissioner NN deems VVZ it PP necessary JJ . SENT The DT examinations NNS must MD be VB conducted VVN according VVG to TO the DT standards NNS provided VVN in IN the DT NAIC JJ examiners NNS handbook NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 16 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD N NP . SENT 10 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 7 CD . SENT DATA NN SUBMISSION NN . SENT As IN a DT condition NN of IN licensure NN , , an DT integrated JJ service NN network NN shall MD comply VV fully RB with IN section NN 62 CD J NP . SENT 38 CD . SENT Sec NN . SENT 17 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD N NP . SENT 11 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT APPLICABILITY NN . SENT Every DT integrated JJ service NN network NN enrollee NN residing VVG in IN this DT state NN is VBZ entitled VVN to TO evidence NN of IN coverage NN or CC contract NN . SENT The DT integrated JJ service NN network NN or CC its PP$ designated VVN representative NN shall MD issue VV the DT evidence NN of IN coverage NN or CC contract NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD adopt VV rules NNS specifying VVG the DT requirements NNS for IN contracts NNS and CC evidence NN of IN coverage NN . SENT Evidence NN of IN coverage NN means VVZ evidence NN that IN an DT enrollee NN is VBZ covered VVN by IN a DT group NN contract NN issued VVN to TO the DT group NN . SENT The DT evidence NN of IN coverage NN must MD contain VV a DT description NN of IN provider NN locations NNS , , a DT list NN of IN the DT types NNS of IN providers NNS available JJ , , and CC information NN about IN the DT types NNS of IN allied VVD and CC midlevel NN practitioners NNS and CC pharmacists NNS that WDT are VBP available JJ . SENT Sec NN . SENT 18 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD N NP . SENT 13 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT 62 CD N NP . SENT 13 CD ENROLLEE NN COMPLAINT NN SYSTEM NN . SENT Every DT integrated JJ service NN network NN must MD establish VV and CC maintain VV an DT enrollee NN complaint NN system NN , , including VVG an DT impartial JJ arbitration NN provision NN as IN required VVN under IN section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 105 CD , , to TO provide VV reasonable JJ procedures NNS for IN the DT resolution NN of IN written JJ complaints NNS initiated VVN by IN enrollees NNS concerning VVG the DT provision NN of IN health NN care NN services NNS . SENT The DT integrated JJ service NN network NN must MD inform VV enrollees NNS that IN they PP may MD choose VV to TO use VV an DT alternative JJ dispute NN resolution NN process NN . SENT If IN an DT enrollee NN chooses VVZ to TO use VV an DT alternative JJ dispute NN resolution NN process NN , , the DT network NN must MD participate VV . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD adopt VV rules NNS specifying VVG requirements NNS relating VVG to TO enrollee NN complaints NNS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 19 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD N NP . SENT 14 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT ENROLLEE NN MEMBERSHIP NN CARDS NNS . SENT Integrated JJ service NN networks NNS shall MD issue VV enrollee NN membership NN cards NNS to TO each DT enrollee NN of IN the DT integrated JJ service NN network NN . SENT The DT enrollee NN card NN shall MD contain VV , , at IN minimum NN , , the DT following VVG information NN . SENT 1 LS the DT telephone NN number NN of IN the DT integrated JJ service NN network's NNS office NN of IN consumer NN services NNS . SENT 2 LS the DT address NN , , telephone NN number NN , , and CC a DT brief JJ description NN of IN the DT state's JJ office NN of IN consumer NN information NN clearinghouse NN . SENT and CC 3 CD the DT telephone NN number NN of IN the DT department NN of IN health NN or CC local JJ ombudsperson NN . SENT The DT membership NN cards NNS shall MD also RB conform VV to TO the DT requirements NNS set VVN forth RB in IN section NN 62 CD J NP . SENT 60 CD . SENT Sec NN . SENT 20 CD . SENT 62 CD N NP . SENT 15 CD PROVIDER NN REQUIREMENTS NNS . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT SERVICES NNS . SENT An DT integrated JJ service NN network NN may MD operate VV as IN a DT staff NN model NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 295 CD . SENT 50 CD , , subdivision NN 12 CD b SYM , , or CC may MD contract VV with IN providers NNS or CC provider NN organizations NNS for IN the DT provision NN of IN services NNS . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT LOCATION NN . SENT a DT An DT integrated JJ service NN network NN must MD ensure VV that DT primary JJ care NN providers NNS are VBP located VVN at IN adequate JJ locations NNS within IN the DT service NN area NN of IN the DT network NN . SENT In IN determining VVG what WP are VBP adequate JJ locations NNS , , the DT integrated JJ service NN network NN may MD consider VV the DT practice NN and CC referral NN patterns NNS in IN each DT community NN served VVN throughout IN the DT service NN area NN . SENT b SYM Urgent JJ and CC emergency NN care NN providers NNS must MD be VB located VVN within IN a DT distance NN of IN 30 CD miles NNS or CC a DT travel NN time NN of IN 30 CD minutes NNS from IN every DT enrollee NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1093 CD Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT NUMBERS NNS . SENT An DT integrated JJ service NN network NN must MD provide VV a DT sufficient JJ number NN of IN providers NNS to TO meet VV the DT projected VVN needs NNS of IN its PP$ enrollees NNS , , including VVG special JJ needs NNS and CC high JJ risk NN enrollees NNS , , for IN all DT covered VVN health NN care NN services NNS . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS . SENT TYPES NNS . SENT An DT integrated JJ service NN network NN must MD determine VV what WP types NNS of IN providers NNS are VBP needed VVN to TO deliver VV all DT appropriate JJ and CC necessary JJ health NN services NNS to TO their PP$ enrollees NNS . SENT In IN determining VVG which WDT types NNS of IN providers NNS are VBP necessary JJ , , networks NNS shall MD encourage VV the DT use NN of IN allied VVD and CC midlevel NN practitioners NNS and CC pharmacists NNS within IN their PP$ respective JJ scopes NNS of IN practice NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS . SENT CAPACITY NN . SENT An DT integrated JJ service NN network NN shall MD monitor VV the DT capacity NN of IN the DT network NN to TO provide VV services NNS to TO enrollees NNS and CC take VV steps NNS to TO increase VV capacity NN when WRB parts NNS of IN the DT network NN are VBP not RB able JJ to TO meet VV enrollee NN needs NNS . SENT Subd NP . SENT 6 CD . SENT ACCESS NN . SENT a DT An DT integrated JJ service NN network NN shall MD make VV available JJ and CC accessible JJ all DT covered VVN health NN care NN services NNS on IN a DT 24 CD hour NN per IN day NN , , seven CD days NNS per IN week NN basis NN . SENT This DT requirement NN may MD be VB fulfilled VVN through IN the DT use NN of IN . SENT 1 LS regularly RB scheduled VVN appointments NNS . SENT 2 CD after IN hour NN clinics NNS . SENT 3 CD use NN of IN a DT 24 CD hour NN answering NN service NN . SENT 4 CD backup JJ coverage NN by IN another DT participating VVG physician NN . SENT or CC 5 CD referrals NNS to TO urgent JJ care NN centers NNS and CC to TO hospital NN emergency NN care NN . SENT b SYM An DT integrated JJ service NN network NN shall MD arrange VV for IN covered VVN health NN care NN services NNS , , including VVG referrals NNS to TO specialty NN physicians NNS , , to TO be VB accessible JJ to TO enrollees NNS on IN a DT timely JJ basis NN in IN accordance NN with IN medically RB appropriate JJ guidelines NNS . SENT An DT integrated JJ service NN network NN shall MD have VH appointment NN scheduling NN guidelines NNS based VVN on IN the DT type NN of IN health NN care NN service NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 7 CD . SENT CONTINUITY NN . SENT a DT An DT integrated JJ service NN network NN shall MD provide VV continuing VVG care NN for IN enrollees NNS in IN the DT event NN of IN contract NN termination NN between IN the DT integrated JJ service NN network NN and CC any DT of IN its PP$ contracted VVN providers NNS or CC in IN the DT event NN of IN site NN closings NNS involving VVG a DT provider NN with IN more JJR than IN one CD location NN of IN service NN . SENT b SYM An DT integrated JJ service NN network NN shall MD provide VV a DT written JJ disclosure NN of IN the DT process NN by IN which WDT continuity NN of IN care NN will MD be VB provided VVN to TO all DT enrollees NNS . SENT Subd NP . SENT 8 CD . SENT REVIEW NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD review VV each DT network's JJ compliance NN with IN subdivisions NNS 1 CD to TO 7 CD . SENT If IN the DT commissioner NN determines VVZ that IN a DT network NN is VBZ not RB meeting VVG the DT requirements NNS of IN this DT section NN , , the DT commissioner NN may MD order VV the DT network NN to TO submit VV a DT plan NN of IN corrective JJ action NN , , and CC may MD order VV the DT network NN to TO comply VV with IN the DT provisions NNS of IN that DT plan NN , , as RB amended VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 21 CD . SENT 62 CD N NP . SENT 17 CD OUT RB OF IN NETWORK NN SERVICES NNS . SENT a DT An DT integrated JJ service NN network NN shall MD provide VV coverage NN for IN all DT emergency NN services NNS provided VVN outside IN the DT network NN , , when WRB the DT care NN is VBZ immediately RB necessary JJ or CC believed VVN to TO be VB necessary JJ to TO preserve VV life NN , , prevent VV impairment NN of IN bodily JJ functions NNS , , or CC to TO prevent VV placing VVG the DT physical JJ or CC mental JJ health NN of IN the DT enrollee NN in IN jeopardy NN . SENT b SYM An DT integrated JJ service NN network NN shall MD include VV in IN marketing NN materials NNS a DT description NN of IN all DT limitations NNS of IN coverage NN for IN out RB of IN network NN services NNS , , including VVG when WRB enrollees NNS reside VV or CC travel VV outside IN the DT network's JJ service NN area NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 22 CD . SENT 62 CD N NP . SENT 18 CD QUALITY NN IMPROVEMENT NN . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT INTERNAL JJ MEASURES NNS . SENT Every DT integrated JJ service NN network NN shall MD establish VV and CC maintain VV an DT internal JJ quality NN improvement NN process NN . SENT A DT network NN shall MD disclose VV these DT processes NNS to TO enrollees NNS , , and CC to TO the DT commissioner NN upon IN request NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT ENROLLEE NN SURVEYS NNS . SENT Every DT integrated JJ service NN network NN shall MD regularly RB survey VV enrollee NN satisfaction NN with IN network NN performance NN and CC quality NN of IN care NN , , and CC shall MD make VV survey NN results NNS available JJ to TO enrollees NNS and CC potential JJ enrollees NNS . SENT Integrated JJ service NN networks NNS shall MD also RB submit VV survey NN results NNS to TO the DT information NN clearinghouse NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1094 CD Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT QUALITY NN IMPROVEMENT NN WORKPLANS NP . SENT a DT An DT integrated JJ service NN network NN shall MD submit VV annual JJ quality NN improvement NN workplans NNS to TO the DT commissioner NN . SENT A DT workplan NN must MD . SENT 1 LS identify VV the DT four CD most RBS common JJ enrollee NN complaints NNS related VVN to TO service VV delivery NN and CC the DT four CD most RBS common JJ enrollee NN complaints NNS related VVN to TO administration NN . SENT 2 LS identify VV the DT specific JJ measures NNS that IN the DT network NN plans VVZ to TO take VV to TO address VV each DT of IN these DT complaint NN areas NNS . SENT 3 LS provide VV an DT assessment NN of IN how WRB these DT complaints NNS affect VVP health NN care NN outcomes NNS . SENT and CC 4 CD identify VVP the DT mechanisms NNS that IN the DT network NN will MD use VV to TO communicate VV and CC implement VV the DT changes NNS needed VVN to TO address VV each DT of IN these DT complaints NNS identified VVN in IN clause NN 1 CD . SENT b SYM An DT integrated JJ service NN network NN shall MD disclose VV in IN marketing NN materials NNS the DT complaints NNS identified VVN in IN paragraph NN a DT , , and CC measures NNS that WDT will MD be VB taken VVN by IN the DT network NN to TO address VV these DT complaints NNS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 23 CD . SENT 62 CD N NP . SENT 40 CD CHEMICAL NP DEPENDENCY NN SERVICES NNS . SENT Each DT community NN integrated JJ service NN network NN and CC integrated JJ service NN network NN regulated VVN under IN this DT chapter NN must MD ensure VV that IN chemically RB dependent JJ individuals NNS have VHP access NN to TO cost VV effective JJ treatment NN options NNS that WDT address VVP the DT specific JJ needs NNS of IN individuals NNS . SENT These DT include VVP , , but CC are VBP not RB limited JJ to TO , , the DT need NN for IN . SENT treatment NN that WDT takes VVZ into IN account NN severity NN of IN illness NN and CC comorbidities NNS . SENT provision NN of IN a DT continuum NN of IN care NN from IN primary JJ inpatient NN to TO outpatient NN care NN , , aftercare NN , , and CC long JJ term NN care NN . SENT the DT safety NN of IN the DT individual's NNS domestic JJ and CC community NN environment NN . SENT gender NN appropriate JJ and CC culturally RB appropriate JJ programs NNS . SENT and CC access NN to TO appropriate JJ social JJ services NNS . SENT ARTICLE NN 2 CD MODIFICATIONS NNS OF IN REQUIREMENTS NNS FOR IN HEALTH NN PLAN NN COMPANIES NNS Section NP 1 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD D NP . SENT 11 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT ENROLLEE NN COMPLAINT NN SYSTEM NN . SENT Every DT health NN maintenance NN organization NN shall MD establish VV and CC maintain VV a DT complaint NN system NN including VVG an DT impartial JJ arbitration NN provision NN , , as RB required VVN under IN section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 105 CD to TO provide VV reasonable JJ procedures NNS for IN the DT resolution NN of IN written JJ complaints NNS initiated VVN by IN enrollees NNS concerning VVG the DT provision NN of IN health NN care NN services NNS . SENT Provision NN of IN health NN services NNS includes VVZ , , but CC is VBZ not RB limited JJ to TO , , questions NNS of IN the DT scope NN of IN coverage NN , , quality NN of IN care NN , , and CC administrative JJ operations NNS . SENT Arbitration NN shall MD be VB subject JJ to TO chapter NN 572 CD , , except IN a DT in IN the DT event NN that IN an DT enrollee NN elects VVZ to TO litigate VV a DT complaint NN prior RB to TO submission NN to TO arbitration NN , , and CC b LS no DT medical JJ malpractice NN damage NN claim NN shall MD be VB subject JJ to TO arbitration NN unless IN agreed VVN to TO by IN both DT parties NNS subsequent JJ to TO the DT event NN giving VVG rise NN to TO the DT claim NN . SENT The DT health NN maintenance NN organization NN must MD inform VV enrollees NNS that IN they PP may MD choose VV to TO use VV an DT alternative JJ dispute NN resolution NN process NN . SENT If IN an DT enrollee NN chooses VVZ to TO use VV an DT alternative JJ dispute NN resolution NN process NN , , the DT health NN maintenance NN organization NN must MD participate VV . SENT Sec NN . SENT 2 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 01 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT COMMISSIONER NN . SENT Commissioner NP means VVZ the DT commissioner NN of IN health NN for IN purposes NNS of IN regulating VVG health NN maintenance NN organizations NNS , , community NN integrated JJ service NN networks NNS , , and CC integrated JJ service NN networks NNS , , or CC the DT commissioner NN of IN commerce NN for IN purposes NNS of IN regulating VVG all DT other JJ health NN plan NN companies NNS . SENT For IN all DT other JJ purposes NNS , , commissioner NN means VVZ the DT commissioner NN of IN health NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 3 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 01 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS a DT . SENT ENROLLEE NN . SENT Enrollee NN means VVZ a DT natural JJ person NN covered VVN by IN a DT health NN plan NN and CC includes VVZ an DT insured NN , , policyholder NN , , subscriber NN , , contract NN holder NN , , member NN , , covered VVN person NN , , or CC certificate NN holder NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 4 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 01 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT HEALTH NN PLAN NN . SENT Health NN plan NN means VVZ a DT health NN plan NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD A NP . SENT 011 NP or CC . SENT a DT policy NN , , contract NN , , or CC certificate NN issued VVN by IN a DT community NN integrated JJ service NN network NN . SENT or CC an DT integrated JJ service NN network NN . SENT or CC an DT all DT payer NN insurer NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD P NN . SENT 02 CD . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1095 CD Sec NN . SENT 5 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 01 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS . SENT MANAGED JJ CARE NP ORGANIZATION NN . SENT Managed VVN care NN organization NN means VVZ . SENT 1 LS a DT health NN maintenance NN organization NN operating NN under IN chapter NN 62 CD D NP . SENT 2 LS a DT community NN integrated JJ service NN network NN as IN defined VVN under IN section NN 62 CD N NP . SENT 02 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD a DT . SENT 3 LS an DT integrated JJ service NN network NN as IN defined VVN under IN section NN 62 CD N NP . SENT 02 CD , , subdivision NN 8 CD . SENT or CC 4 CD an DT insurance NN company NN licensed VVN under IN chapter NN 60 CD A DT , , nonprofit JJ health NN service NN plan NN corporation NN operating NN under IN chapter NN 62 CD C NP , , fraternal JJ benefit NN society NN operating NN under IN chapter NN 64 CD B NN , , or CC any DT other JJ health NN plan NN company NN , , to TO the DT extent NN that IN it PP covers VVZ health NN care NN services NNS delivered VVN to TO Minnesota NP residents NNS through IN a DT preferred JJ provider NN organization NN or CC a DT network NN of IN selected JJ providers NNS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 6 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 01 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 6 CD . SENT MEDICARE NP RELATED JJ COVERAGE NN . SENT Medicare NP related JJ coverage NN means VVZ a DT policy NN , , contract NN , , or CC certificate NN issued VVN as IN a DT supplement NN to TO Medicare NP , , regulated VVN under IN sections NNS 62 CD A NP . SENT 31 CD to TO 62 CD A DT . SENT 44 CD , , including VVG Medicare NP select JJ coverage NN . SENT policies NNS , , contracts NNS , , or CC certificates NNS that IN supplement NN Medicare NP issued VVD by IN health NN maintenance NN organizations NNS . SENT or CC policies NNS , , contracts NNS , , or CC certificates NNS governed VVN by IN section NN 1833 CD known VVN as IN cost NN or CC HCPP NP contracts NNS or CC 1876 CD known VVN as IN TEFRA NN or CC risk NN contracts NNS of IN the DT federal JJ Social NP Security NP Act NP , , United NP States NPS Code NP , , title NN 42 CD , , section NN 1395 CD , , et CC seq JJ . SENT , , as RB amended VVN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 7 CD . SENT 62 CD Q NP . SENT 02 CD APPLICABILITY NN OF IN CHAPTER NN . SENT a DT This NP chapter NN applies VVZ only RB to TO health NN plans NNS , , as RB defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 01 CD , , and CC not RB to TO other JJ types NNS of IN insurance NN issued VVN or CC renewed VVN by IN health NN plan NN companies NNS , , unless IN otherwise RB specified VVN . SENT b SYM This DT chapter NN applies VVZ to TO a DT health NN plan NN company NN only RB with IN respect NN to TO health NN plans NNS , , as RB defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 01 CD , , issued VVN or CC renewed VVN by IN the DT health NN plan NN company NN , , unless IN otherwise RB specified VVN . SENT c SYM If IN a DT health NN plan NN company NN issues NNS or CC renews VVZ health NN plans NNS in IN other JJ states NNS , , this DT chapter NN applies VVZ only RB to TO health NN plans NNS issued VVN or CC renewed VVN in IN this DT state NN , , or CC to TO cover VV a DT resident NN of IN the DT state NN , , unless IN otherwise RB specified VVN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 8 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 03 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT PURPOSE NN . SENT Risk NN adjustment NN is VBZ a DT vital JJ element NN of IN the DT state's JJ strategy NN for IN achieving VVG a DT more RBR equitable JJ , , efficient JJ system NN of IN health NN care NN delivery NN and CC financing NN for IN all DT state NN residents NNS . SENT The DT purpose NN of IN risk NN adjustment NN is VBZ to TO reduce VV the DT effects NNS of IN risk NN selection NN on IN health NN insurance NN premiums NNS by IN making VVG monetary JJ transfers NNS from IN health NN plan NN companies NNS that WDT insure VVP lower JJR risk NN populations NNS to TO health NN plan NN companies NNS that WDT insure VVP higher JJR risk NN populations NNS . SENT Risk NN adjustment NN is VBZ needed VVN to TO . SENT achieve VV a DT more RBR equitable JJ , , efficient JJ system NN of IN health NN care NN financing NN . SENT remove VV current JJ disincentives NNS in IN the DT health NN care NN system NN to TO insure VV and CC serve VV provide VV adequate JJ access NN for IN high JJ risk NN and CC special JJ needs NNS populations NNS . SENT promote VV fair JJ competition NN among IN health NN plan NN companies NNS on IN the DT basis NN of IN their PP$ ability NN to TO efficiently RB and CC effectively RB provide VV services NNS rather RB than IN on IN the DT health NN risk NN status NN of IN those DT in IN a DT given VVN insurance NN pool NN . SENT and CC help VV assure VV maintain VV the DT viability NN of IN all DT health NN plan NN companies NNS , , including VVG community NN integrated JJ service NN networks NNS by IN protecting VVG them PP from IN the DT financial JJ effects NNS of IN enrolling VVG a DT disproportionate JJ number NN of IN high JJ risk NN individuals NNS . SENT It PP is VBZ the DT commitment NN of IN the DT state NN to TO develop VV and CC implement VV a DT risk NN adjustment NN system NN by IN July NP 1 CD , , 1997 CD , , and CC to TO continue VV to TO improve VV and CC refine VV risk NN adjustment NN over IN time NN . SENT The DT process NN for IN designing VVG and CC implementing VVG risk NN adjustment NN shall MD be VB open JJ , , explicit JJ , , utilize VV resources NNS and CC expertise NN from IN both CC the DT private JJ and CC public JJ sectors NNS , , and CC include VVP at IN least JJS the DT representation NN described VVN in IN subdivision NN 4 CD . SENT The DT process NN shall MD take VV into IN account NN the DT formative JJ nature NN of IN risk NN adjustment NN as IN an DT emerging VVG science NN , , and CC shall MD develop VV and CC implement VV risk NN adjustment NN to TO allow VV continual JJ modifications NNS , , expansions NNS , , and CC refinements NNS over IN time NN . SENT The DT process NN shall MD have VH at IN least JJS two CD stages NNS , , as RB described VVN in IN subdivisions NNS 2 CD and CC 3 CD . SENT The DT risk NN adjustment NN system NN shall MD . SENT 1 LS possess VV a DT reasonable JJ level NN of IN accuracy NN and CC administrative JJ feasibility NN , , be VB adaptable JJ to TO changes NNS as IN methods NNS improve VV , , incorporate VV safeguards NNS against IN fraud NN and CC manipulation NN , , and CC shall MD neither RB reward VV inefficiency NN nor CC penalize VV for IN verifiable JJ improvements NNS in IN health NN status NN . SENT 2 LS require VV participation NN by IN all DT health NN plan NN companies NNS providing VVG coverage NN in IN the DT individual JJ , , small JJ group NN , , and CC Medicare NP supplement NN markets NNS . SENT 3 CD address NN unequal JJ distribution NN of IN risk NN between IN health NN plan NN companies NNS , , but CC shall MD not RB address VV the DT financing NN of IN public JJ programs NNS or CC subsidies NNS for IN low JJ income NN people NNS . SENT and NP 4 CD be VB developed VVN and CC implemented VVN by IN the DT risk NN adjustment NN association NN with IN joint JJ oversight NN by IN the DT commissioners NNS of IN health NN and CC commerce NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1096 CD Sec NN . SENT 9 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 03 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS a DT . SENT PUBLIC JJ PROGRAMS NNS . SENT The DT risk NN adjustment NN system NN must MD be VB developed VVN for IN state NN run VVP public JJ programs NNS , , including VVG medical JJ assistance NN , , general JJ assistance NN medical JJ care NN , , and CC MinnesotaCare NP . SENT The DT commissioners NNS of IN health NN and CC human JJ services NNS shall MD convene VV a DT work NN group NN to TO discuss VV and CC recommend VV any DT special JJ features NNS of IN the DT public JJ program NN risk NN adjustment NN system NN . SENT The DT system NN must MD be VB developed VVN in IN accordance NN with IN the DT general JJ risk NN adjustment NN methodologies NNS described VVN in IN this DT section NN , , and CC may MD include VV additional JJ demographic JJ factors NNS in IN addition NN to TO age NN and CC sex NN , , different JJ targeted JJ conditions NNS , , or CC different JJ payment NN amounts NNS for IN conditions NNS . SENT The DT risk NN adjustment NN system NN for IN public JJ programs NNS must MD attempt VV to TO reflect VV the DT special JJ needs NNS related VVN to TO poverty NN , , cultural JJ or CC language NN barriers NNS , , and CC other JJ needs NNS of IN some DT segments NNS of IN the DT public JJ program NN population NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN of IN health NN shall MD work VV with IN the DT risk NN adjustment NN association NN to TO ensure VV coordination NN between IN the DT risk NN adjustment NN systems NNS for IN the DT public JJ and CC private JJ sectors NNS . SENT The DT date NN for IN final JJ implementation NN and CC the DT final JJ methods NNS for IN risk NN adjustment NN in IN public JJ programs NNS shall MD be VB determined VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN of IN human JJ services NNS , , and CC shall MD be VB in IN compliance NN with IN state NN and CC federal JJ requirements NNS for IN the DT Medicaid NP program NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 10 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 03 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 CD b SYM . SENT MEDICARE NP SUPPLEMENT NN MARKET NN . SENT A DT risk NN adjustment NN system NN must MD be VB developed VVN for IN the DT Medicare NP supplement NN market NN . SENT The DT Medicare NP supplement NN risk NN adjustment NN system NN may MD involve VV only RB a DT demographic JJ component NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 11 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 03 CD , , subdivision NN 6 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 6 CD . SENT CREATION NN OF IN RISK NN ADJUSTMENT NN ASSOCIATION NP . SENT The DT Minnesota NP risk NN adjustment NN association NN is VBZ created VVN on IN July NP 1 CD , , 1994 CD , , and CC may MD operate VV as IN a DT nonprofit JJ unincorporated JJ association NN . SENT The DT risk NN adjustment NN association NN is VBZ subject JJ to TO the DT open JJ meeting NN law NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 12 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 03 CD , , subdivision NN 7 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 7 CD . SENT PURPOSE NN OF IN ASSOCIATION NP . SENT The DT association NN is VBZ established VVN to TO carry VV out RP the DT purposes NNS of IN subdivision NN 1 CD , , as RB further RBR elaborated VVN on IN by IN the DT implementation NN report NN described VVN in IN subdivision NN 5 CD and CC by IN legislation NN enacted VVN in IN 1995 CD or CC subsequently RB established VVN to TO develop VV and CC implement VV a DT private JJ sector NN risk NN adjustment NN system NN . SENT Subject JJ to TO state NN oversight NN set VVD forth RB in IN subdivision NN 10 CD , , the DT association NN shall MD . SENT 1 LS develop VV and CC implement VV comprehensive JJ risk NN adjustment NN systems NNS for IN individual JJ , , small JJ group NN , , and CC Medicare NP Supplement NN markets NNS consistent JJ with IN the DT provisions NNS of IN this DT chapter NN . SENT 2 LS submit VV a DT plan NN for IN the DT development NN of IN the DT risk NN adjustment NN system NN and CC identify VV appropriate JJ implementation NN dates NNS consistent JJ with IN the DT rating NN and CC underwriting NN restrictions NNS of IN each DT market NN to TO the DT commissioners NNS of IN health NN and CC commerce NN by IN November NP 5 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT 3 LS develop VV a DT combination NN of IN a DT demographic JJ risk NN adjustment NN system NN and CC payments NNS for IN targeted JJ conditions NNS . SENT 4 CD test NN an DT ambulatory JJ care NN groups NNS ACGs NP and CC diagnostic JJ cost NN groups NNS DCGs NP system NN , , and CC recommend VV whether IN such PDT a DT methodology NN should MD be VB adopted VVN . SENT 5 CD fund NN the DT development NN and CC testing NN of IN the DT risk NN adjustment NN system NN . SENT 6 CD recommend VVP market NN conduct NN guidelines NNS . SENT and CC 7 CD develop VVP a DT plan NN for IN assessing VVG members NNS for IN the DT costs NNS of IN administering VVG the DT risk NN adjustment NN system NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 13 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 03 CD , , subdivision NN 8 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 8 CD . SENT GOVERNANCE NN . SENT a DT The NP association NN shall MD be VB governed VVN by IN an DT interim JJ 19 CD member NN board NN as RB follows VVZ . SENT one CD provider NN member NN appointed VVN by IN the DT Minnesota NP Hospital NP Association NP . SENT one CD provider NN member NN appointed VVN by IN the DT Minnesota NP Medical NP Association NP . SENT one CD provider NN member NN appointed VVN by IN the DT governor NN . SENT three CD members NNS appointed VVN by IN the DT Minnesota NP Council NP of IN HMOs NNS to TO include VV an DT HMO NP with IN at IN least JJS 50 CD percent NN of IN total JJ membership NN enrolled VVN through IN a DT public JJ program NN . SENT three CD members NNS appointed VVN by IN Blue NP Cross NP and CC Blue NP Shield NP of IN Minnesota NP , , to TO include VV a DT member NN from IN a DT Blue NP Cross NP and CC Blue NP Shield NP of IN Minnesota NP affiliated JJ health NN plan NN with IN fewer JJR than IN 50 CD , , 000 CD enrollees NNS and CC located VVN outside JJ JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1097 CD the DT Minneapolis NP St NP . SENT Paul NP metropolitan JJ area NN . SENT two CD members NNS appointed VVN by IN the DT Insurance NP Federation NP of IN Minnesota NP . SENT one CD member NN appointed VVN by IN the DT Minnesota NP Association NP of IN Counties NNS . SENT and CC three CD public JJ members NNS appointed VVN by IN the DT governor NN , , to TO include VV at IN least JJS one CD representative NN of IN a DT public JJ program NN . SENT The DT commissioners NNS of IN health NN , , commerce NN , , human JJ services NNS , , and CC employee NN relations NNS shall MD be VB nonvoting JJ ex JJ officio NN members NNS . SENT b SYM The DT board NN may MD elect VV officers NNS and CC establish VV committees NNS as IN necessary JJ . SENT c SYM A DT majority NN of IN the DT members NNS of IN the DT board NN constitutes VVZ a DT quorum NN for IN the DT transaction NN of IN business NN . SENT d SYM Approval NN by IN a DT majority NN of IN the DT board NN members NNS present VVP is VBZ required VVN for IN any DT action NN of IN the DT board NN . SENT e SYM Interim JJ board NN members NNS shall MD be VB appointed VVN by IN July NP 1 CD , , 1994 CD , , and CC shall MD serve VV until IN a DT new JJ board NN is VBZ elected VVN according VVG to TO the DT plan NN of IN operation NN developed VVN by IN the DT association NN . SENT f SYM A DT member NN may MD designate VV a DT representative NN to TO act VV as IN a DT member NN of IN the DT interim JJ board NN in IN the DT member's JJ absence NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 14 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 03 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 8 CD a DT . SENT PLAN NN OF IN OPERATION NN . SENT The DT board NN shall MD submit VV a DT proposed VVN plan NN of IN operation NN by IN August NP 15 CD , , 1995 CD , , to TO the DT commissioners NNS of IN health NN and CC commerce NN for IN review NN . SENT The DT plan NN of IN operation NN shall MD be VB subject JJ to TO approval NN by IN the DT commissioners NNS of IN health NN and CC commerce NN , , after IN consultation NN with IN the DT members NNS of IN the DT association NN , , representatives NNS of IN the DT public NN , , and CC other JJ affected JJ individuals NNS and CC organizations NNS . SENT If IN the DT commissioners NNS disapprove VV all DT or CC any DT part NN of IN the DT proposed VVN plan NN of IN operation NN , , the DT directors NNS shall MD within IN 15 CD days NNS submit VVP for IN review VV an DT appropriate JJ revised VVN plan NN of IN operation NN . SENT If IN a DT revised VVN plan NN is VBZ not RB submitted VVN within IN 15 CD days NNS , , the DT commissioners NNS shall MD promulgate VV a DT plan NN of IN operation NN . SENT The DT plan NN of IN operation NN approved VVD or CC promulgated VVD by IN the DT commissioners NNS shall MD become VV effective JJ and CC operational JJ under IN order NN of IN the DT commissioners NNS . SENT Amendments NNS to TO the DT plan NN of IN operation NN may MD be VB made VVN by IN the DT commissioners NNS or CC by IN the DT directors NNS of IN the DT association NN , , subject JJ to TO the DT approval NN of IN the DT commissioners NNS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 15 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 03 CD , , subdivision NN 9 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 9 CD . SENT DATA NN COLLECTION NN AND CC DATA NN PRIVACY NN . SENT The DT board NN of IN the DT association NN shall MD consider VV antitrust JJ implications NNS and CC establish VV procedures NNS to TO assure VV that DT pricing NN and CC other JJ competitive JJ information NN is VBZ appropriately RB shared VVN among IN competitors NNS in IN the DT health NN care NN market NN or CC members NNS of IN the DT board NN . SENT Any DT information NN shared VVN shall MD be VB distributed VVN only RB for IN the DT purposes NNS of IN administering VVG or CC developing VVG any DT of IN the DT tasks NNS identified VVN in IN subdivisions NNS 2 CD and CC 4 CD . SENT In IN developing VVG these DT procedures NNS , , the DT board NN of IN the DT association NN may MD consider VV the DT identification NN of IN a DT state NN agency NN or CC other JJ appropriate JJ third JJ party NN to TO receive VV information NN of IN a DT confidential JJ or CC competitive JJ nature NN . SENT To TO maintain VV protection NN from IN antitrust JJ law NN , , the DT association NN members NNS shall MD not RB have VH access NN to TO unaggregated JJ data NNS on IN individuals NNS or CC health NN plan NN companies NNS . SENT The DT association NN shall MD develop VV , , as IN a DT part NN of IN the DT plan NN of IN operation NN , , procedures NNS for IN ensuring VVG that DT data NN is VBZ collected VVN by IN a DT state NN agency NN or CC other JJ appropriate JJ entity NN . SENT The DT commissioners NNS of IN health NN and CC commerce NN must MD have VH access NN to TO all DT data NNS collected VVN by IN the DT association NN for IN the DT purposes NNS of IN risk NN adjustment NN . SENT Data NNS on IN individuals NNS obtained VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN for IN the DT purposes NNS of IN risk NN adjustment NN development NN , , testing NN , , and CC operation NN are VBP designated VVN as IN private JJ data NNS . SENT Data NNS not RB on IN individuals NNS which WDT is VBZ obtained VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN for IN the DT purposes NNS of IN development NN , , testing NN , , and CC operation NN of IN risk NN adjustment NN are VBP designated VVN as IN nonpublic JJ data NNS . SENT Nothing NN in IN this DT section NN is VBZ intended VVN to TO prohibit VV the DT preparation NN of IN summary NN data NNS under IN section NN 13 CD . SENT 05 CD , , subdivision NN 7 CD . SENT The DT association NN , , state NN agencies NNS , , and CC any DT contractors NNS having VHG access NN to TO this DT data NNS shall MD maintain VV it PP in IN accordance NN with IN this DT classification NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 16 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 03 CD , , subdivision NN 10 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 10 CD . SENT SUPERVISION NN STATE NN OVERSIGHT NN OF IN RISK NN ADJUSTMENT NN ACTIVITIES NNS . SENT The DT association's NNS activities NNS shall MD be VB supervised VVN by IN the DT commissioners NNS of IN health NN and CC commerce NN . SENT The DT commissioners NNS shall MD provide VV specific JJ oversight NN functions NNS during IN the DT development NN and CC implementation NN phases NNS of IN the DT risk NN adjustment NN system NN as RB follows VVZ . SENT 1 LS the DT commissioners NNS shall MD review VV and CC approve VV the DT association's NNS plan VVP for IN testing VVG risk NN adjustment NN methods NNS , , the DT methods NNS to TO be VB used VVN , , and CC any DT changes NNS to TO those DT methods NNS . SENT 2 LS the DT commissioners NNS must MD have VH the DT right NN to TO attend VV and CC participate VV in IN all DT meetings NNS of IN the DT association NN and CC its PP$ work NN groups NNS or CC committees NNS . SENT 3 LS the DT commissioners NNS shall MD approve VV any DT consultants NNS or CC administrators NNS used VVN by IN the DT association NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1098 CD 4 CD the DT commissioners NNS shall MD review VV and CC approve VV the DT association's NNS plan VVP of IN operation NN . SENT and CC 5 CD the DT commissioners NNS shall MD approve VV the DT plan NN for IN the DT risk NN adjustment NN system NN described VVN in IN subdivision NN 7 CD , , clause NN 2 CD . SENT Sec NN . SENT 17 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 03 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 12 CD . SENT PARTICIPATION NN BY IN ALL DT HEALTH NN PLAN NN COMPANIES NNS . SENT Upon IN its PP$ implementation NN , , all DT health NN plan NN companies NNS , , as IN a DT condition NN of IN licensure NN , , must MD participate VV in IN the DT risk NN adjustment NN system NN to TO be VB implemented VVN under IN this DT section NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 18 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 07 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT ACTION NN PLANS NNS REQUIRED VVD . SENT a DT To TO increase VV public JJ awareness NN and CC accountability NN of IN health NN plan NN companies NNS , , all DT health NN plan NN companies NNS that IN issue NN or CC renew VV a DT health NN plan NN , , as RB defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 01 CD , , must MD annually RB file VV with IN the DT applicable JJ commissioner NN an DT action NN plan NN that WDT satisfies VVZ the DT requirements NNS of IN this DT section NN beginning VVG July NP 1 CD , , 1994 CD , , as IN a DT condition NN of IN doing VVG business NN in IN Minnesota NP . SENT For IN purposes NNS of IN this DT subdivision NN , , health NN plan NN includes VVZ the DT coverages NNS described VVN in IN section NN 62 CD A DT . SENT 011 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD , , clause NN 10 CD . SENT Each DT health NN plan NN company NN must MD also RB file VV its PP$ action NN plan NN with IN the DT information NN clearinghouse NN . SENT Action NN plans NNS are VBP required VVN solely RB to TO provide VV information NN to TO consumers NNS , , purchasers NNS , , and CC the DT larger JJR community NN as IN a DT first JJ step NN toward IN greater JJR accountability NN of IN health NN plan NN companies NNS . SENT The DT sole JJ function NN of IN the DT commissioner NN in IN relation NN to TO the DT action NN plans NNS is VBZ to TO ensure VV that IN each DT health NN plan NN company NN files VVZ a DT complete JJ action NN plan NN , , that IN the DT action NN plan NN is VBZ truthful JJ and CC not RB misleading JJ , , and CC that IN the DT action NN plan NN is VBZ reviewed VVN by IN appropriate JJ community NN agencies NNS . SENT b SYM If IN a DT commissioner NN responsible JJ for IN regulating VVG a DT health NN plan NN company NN required VVN to TO file VV an DT action NN plan NN under IN this DT section NN has VHZ reason NN to TO believe VV an DT action NN plan NN is VBZ false JJ or CC misleading JJ , , the DT commissioner NN may MD conduct VV an DT investigation NN to TO determine VV whether IN the DT action NN plan NN is VBZ truthful JJ and CC not RB misleading JJ , , and CC may MD require VV the DT health NN plan NN company NN to TO submit VV any DT information NN that IN the DT commissioner NN reasonably RB deems VVZ necessary JJ to TO complete VV the DT investigation NN . SENT If IN the DT commissioner NN determines VVZ that IN an DT action NN plan NN is VBZ false JJ or CC misleading JJ , , the DT commissioner NN may MD require VV the DT health NN plan NN company NN to TO file VV an DT amended VVN plan NN or CC may MD take VV any DT action NN authorized VVN under IN chapter NN 72 CD A DT . SENT Sec NN . SENT 19 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 07 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT CONTENTS NNS OF IN ACTION NN PLANS NNS . SENT a DT An NP action NN plan NN must MD include VV a DT detailed JJ description NN of IN all DT of IN the DT health NN plan NN company's NN methods NNS and CC procedures NNS , , standards NNS , , qualifications NNS , , criteria NNS , , and CC credentialing VVG requirements NNS for IN designating VVG the DT providers NNS who WP are VBP eligible JJ to TO participate VV in IN the DT health NN plan NN company's NNS provider NN network NN , , including VVG any DT limitations NNS on IN the DT numbers NNS of IN providers NNS to TO be VB included VVN in IN the DT network NN . SENT This DT description NN must MD be VB updated VVN by IN the DT health NN plan NN company NN and CC filed VVN with IN the DT applicable JJ agency NN on IN a DT quarterly JJ basis NN . SENT b SYM An DT action NN plan NN must MD include VV the DT number NN of IN full JJ time NN equivalent NN physicians NNS , , by IN specialty NN , , nonphysician NN providers NNS , , and CC allied VVD health NN providers NNS used VVN to TO provide VV services NNS . SENT The DT action NN plan NN must MD also RB describe VV how WRB the DT health NN plan NN company NN intends VVZ to TO encourage VV the DT use NN of IN nonphysician NN providers NNS , , midlevel NN practitioners NNS , , and CC allied VVD health NN professionals NNS , , through IN at IN least JJS consumer NN education NN , , physician NN education NN , , and CC referral NN and CC advisement NN systems NNS . SENT The DT annual JJ action NN plan NN must MD also RB include VV data NNS that WDT is VBZ broken VVN down RP by IN type NN of IN provider NN , , reflecting VVG actual JJ utilization NN of IN midlevel NN practitioners NNS and CC allied VVD professionals NNS by IN enrollees NNS of IN the DT health NN plan NN company NN during IN the DT previous JJ year NN . SENT Until IN July NP 1 CD , , 1995 CD , , a DT health NN plan NN company NN may MD use VV estimates NNS if IN actual JJ data NNS is VBZ not RB available JJ . SENT For IN purposes NNS of IN this DT paragraph NN , , provider NN has VHZ the DT meaning NN given VVN in IN section NN 62 CD J NP . SENT 03 CD , , subdivision NN 8 CD . SENT c SYM An DT action NN plan NN must MD include VV a DT description NN of IN the DT health NN plan NN company's NNS policy NN on IN determining VVG the DT number NN and CC the DT type NN of IN providers NNS that WDT are VBP necessary JJ to TO deliver VV cost NN effective JJ health NN care NN to TO its PP$ enrollees NNS . SENT The DT action NN plan NN must MD also RB include VV the DT health NN plan NN company's NNS strategy NN , , including VVG provider NN recruitment NN and CC retention NN activities NNS , , for IN ensuring VVG that IN sufficient JJ providers NNS are VBP available JJ to TO its PP$ enrollees NNS . SENT d SYM An DT action NN plan NN must MD include VV a DT description NN of IN actions NNS taken VVN or CC planned VVN by IN the DT health NN plan NN company NN to TO ensure VV that DT information NN from IN report NN cards NNS , , outcome NN studies NNS , , and CC complaints NNS is VBZ used VVN internally RB to TO improve VV quality NN of IN the DT services NNS provided VVN by IN the DT health NN plan NN company NN . SENT e SYM An DT action NN plan NN must MD include VV a DT detailed JJ description NN of IN the DT health NN plan NN company's NN policies NNS and CC procedures NNS for IN enrolling VVG and CC serving VVG high JJ risk NN and CC special JJ needs NNS populations NNS . SENT This DT description NN must MD also RB include VV the DT barriers NNS that WDT are VBP present JJ for IN the DT high JJ risk NN and CC special JJ needs NNS population NN and CC how WRB the DT health NN plan NN company NN is VBZ addressing VVG these DT barriers NNS in IN order NN to TO provide VV greater JJR access NN to TO these DT populations NNS . SENT High JJ risk NN and CC special JJ needs NNS populations NNS includes VVZ , , JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1099 CD but CC is VBZ not RB limited JJ to TO , , recipients NNS of IN medical JJ assistance NN , , general JJ assistance NN medical JJ care NN , , and CC MinnesotaCare NP . SENT persons NNS with IN chronic JJ conditions NNS or CC disabilities NNS . SENT individuals NNS within IN certain JJ racial JJ , , cultural JJ , , and CC ethnic JJ communities NNS . SENT individuals NNS and CC families NNS with IN low JJ income NN . SENT adolescents NNS . SENT the DT elderly JJ . SENT individuals NNS with IN limited JJ or CC no DT English JJ language NN proficiency NN . SENT persons NNS with IN high JJ cost NN preexisting VVG conditions NNS . SENT homeless JJ persons NNS . SENT chemically RB dependent JJ persons NNS . SENT persons NNS with IN serious JJ and CC persistent JJ mental JJ illness NN and NP . SENT children NNS with IN severe JJ emotional JJ disturbance NN . SENT and CC persons NNS who WP are VBP at IN high JJ risk NN of IN requiring VVG treatment NN . SENT The DT action NN plan NN must MD also RB reflect VV actual JJ utilization NN of IN providers NNS by IN enrollees NNS defined VVN by IN this DT section NN as IN high JJ risk NN or CC special JJ needs NNS populations NNS during IN the DT previous JJ year NN . SENT For IN purposes NNS of IN this DT paragraph NN , , provider NN has VHZ the DT meaning NN given VVN in IN section NN 62 CD J NP . SENT 03 CD , , subdivision NN 8 CD . SENT f SYM An DT action NN plan NN must MD include VV a DT general JJ description NN of IN any DT action NN the DT health NN plan NN company NN has VHZ taken VVN and CC those DT it PP intends VVZ to TO take VV to TO offer VV health NN coverage NN options NNS to TO rural JJ communities NNS and CC other JJ communities NNS not RB currently RB served VVN by IN the DT health NN plan NN company NN . SENT g NN A DT health NN plan NN company NN other JJ than IN a DT large JJ managed JJ care NN plan NN company NN may MD satisfy VV any DT of IN the DT requirements NNS of IN the DT action NN plan NN in IN paragraphs NNS a DT to TO f NN by IN stating VVG that IN it PP has VHZ no DT policies NNS , , procedures NNS , , practices NNS , , or CC requirements NNS , , either CC written JJ or CC unwritten JJ , , or CC formal JJ or CC informal JJ , , and CC has VHZ undertaken VVN no DT activities NNS or CC plans NNS on IN the DT issues NNS required VVN to TO be VB addressed VVN in IN the DT action NN plan NN , , provided VVN that IN the DT statement NN is VBZ truthful JJ and CC not RB misleading JJ . SENT For IN purposes NNS of IN this DT paragraph NN , , large JJ managed JJ care NN plan NN company NN means VVZ a DT health NN maintenance NN organization NN , , integrated JJ service NN network NN , , or CC other JJ health NN plan NN company NN that WDT employs VVZ or CC contracts NNS with IN health NN care NN providers NNS , , that WDT has VHZ more JJR than IN 50 CD , , 000 CD enrollees NNS in IN this DT state NN . SENT If IN a DT health NN plan NN company NN employs VVZ or CC contracts NNS with IN providers NNS for IN some DT of IN its PP$ health NN plans VVZ and CC does VVZ not RB do VV so RB for IN other JJ health NN plans VVZ that IN it PP offers VVZ , , the DT health NN plan NN company NN is VBZ a DT large JJ managed JJ care NN plan NN company NN if IN it PP has VHZ more JJR than IN 50 CD , , 000 CD enrollees NNS in IN this DT state NN in IN health NN plans NNS for IN which WDT it PP does VVZ employ VV or CC contract NN with IN providers NNS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 20 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 09 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT ENFORCEMENT NN . SENT Either CC The DT commissioner NN commissioners NNS of IN health NN or CC and CC commerce NN shall MD each DT periodically RB review VV contracts NNS among IN health NN care NN providing VVG entities NNS and CC health NN plan NN companies NNS to TO determine VV compliance NN with IN this DT section NN , , with IN respect NN to TO health NN plan NN companies NNS that IN the DT commissioners NNS respectively RB regulate VV . SENT Any DT provider NN may MD submit VV a DT contract NN to TO the DT relevant JJ commissioner NN for IN review NN if IN the DT provider NN believes VVZ this DT section NN has VHZ been VBN violated VVN . SENT Any DT provision NN of IN a DT contract NN found VVD by IN the DT relevant JJ commissioner NN to TO violate VV this DT section NN is VBZ null JJ and CC void JJ , , and CC the DT relevant JJ commissioner NN may MD seek VV assess VV civil JJ penalties NNS against IN the DT health NN plan NN company NN in IN an DT amount NN not RB to TO exceed VV 25 CD , , 000 CD for IN each DT such JJ contract NN , , using VVG the DT enforcement NN procedures NNS otherwise RB available JJ to TO the DT commissioner NN involved VVD . SENT Sec NN . SENT 21 CD . SENT 62 CD Q NP . SENT 105 CD COMPLAINT NN RESOLUTION NN . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT ESTABLISHMENT NN . SENT Each DT health NN plan NN company NN shall MD establish VV and CC make VV available JJ to TO enrollees NNS , , by IN July NP 1 CD , , 1997 CD , , an DT informal JJ complaint NN resolution NN process NN that WDT meets VVZ the DT requirements NNS of IN this DT section NN . SENT A DT health NN plan NN company NN must MD make VV reasonable JJ efforts NNS to TO resolve VV enrollee NN complaints NNS , , and CC must MD inform VV complainants NNS in IN writing VVG of IN the DT company's JJ decision NN within IN 30 CD days NNS of IN receiving VVG the DT complaint NN . SENT The DT complaint NN resolution NN process NN must MD maintain VV the DT anonymity NN of IN the DT complainant NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT MEDICALLY RB URGENT JJ COMPLAINTS NNS . SENT Health NN plan NN companies NNS shall MD make VV reasonable JJ efforts NNS to TO resolve VV medically RB urgent JJ enrollee NN complaints NNS within IN 72 CD hours NNS of IN receiving VVG the DT complaint NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT APPEALS NNS PROCESS VVP . SENT Health NN plan NN companies NNS shall MD establish VV and CC make VV available JJ to TO enrollees NNS an DT impartial JJ appeals NNS process NN , , independent JJ of IN the DT health NN plan NN company NN . SENT If IN a DT decision NN by IN a DT health NN plan NN company NN regarding VVG a DT complaint NN is VBZ partially RB or CC wholly RB adverse JJ to TO the DT complainant NN , , the DT health NN plan NN company NN shall MD advise VV the DT complainant NN of IN the DT right NN to TO appeal VV through IN the DT impartial JJ appeals NNS process NN or CC to TO the DT commissioner NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS . SENT ALTERNATIVE JJ DISPUTE NN RESOLUTION NN . SENT Health NN plan NN companies NNS shall MD make VV available JJ to TO enrollees NNS an DT alternative JJ dispute NN resolution NN process NN , , and CC shall MD participate VV in IN alternative JJ dispute NN resolution NN at IN the DT request NN of IN an DT enrollee NN , , as RB required VVN under IN section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 11 CD . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS . SENT DISPUTE NN RESOLUTION NN BY IN COMMISSIONER NN . SENT A DT complainant NN may MD at IN any DT time NN submit VV a DT complaint NN to TO the DT appropriate JJ commissioner NN , , who WP may MD either RB independently RB investigate VV the DT complaint NN or CC refer VV it PP to TO the DT health NN plan NN company NN for IN further JJR review NN . SENT After IN investigating VVG a DT complaint NN , , or CC reviewing VVG a DT company's NNS decision NN , , the DT appropriate JJ commissioner NN may MD order VV a DT remedy NN as RB authorized VVD under IN section NN 62 CD N NP . SENT 04 CD , , chapters NNS 45 CD , , 60 CD A DT , , or CC 62 CD D NP . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1100 CD Subd NP . SENT 6 CD . SENT REQUIREMENTS NNS FOR IN MANAGED JJ CARE NP ORGANIZATIONS NNS . SENT Each DT managed VVN care NN organization NN shall MD submit VV all DT complaints NNS to TO its PP$ quality NN review NN board NN or CC quality NN review NN organization NN for IN evaluation NN and CC possible JJ action NN . SENT The DT complaint NN resolution NN process NN for IN managed VVN care NN organizations NNS must MD clearly RB indicate VV the DT entity NN responsible JJ for IN resolving VVG complaints NNS made VVN by IN enrollees NNS against IN hospitals NNS , , other JJ health NN care NN facilities NNS , , and CC health NN care NN providers NNS , , that WDT are VBP owned VVN by IN or CC under IN contract NN with IN the DT managed VVN care NN organization NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 7 CD . SENT RECORD NN KEEPING VVG . SENT Health NN plan NN companies NNS shall MD maintain VV records NNS of IN all DT enrollee NN complaints NNS and CC their PP$ resolutions NNS . SENT These DT records NNS must MD be VB retained VVN for IN five CD years NNS , , and CC must MD be VB made VVN available JJ to TO the DT appropriate JJ commissioner NN upon IN request NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 8 CD . SENT REPORTING VVG . SENT Each DT health NN plan NN company NN shall MD submit VV to TO the DT appropriate JJ commissioner NN , , as IN part NN of IN the DT company's JJ annual JJ filing NN , , data NNS on IN the DT number NN and CC type NN of IN complaints NNS that WDT are VBP not RB resolved VVN within IN 30 CD days NNS . SENT A DT health NN plan NN company NN shall MD also RB make VV this DT information NN available JJ to TO the DT public NN upon IN request NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 9 CD . SENT NOTICE NN TO TO ENROLLEES NNS . SENT Health NN plan NN companies NNS shall MD provide VV a DT clear JJ and CC complete JJ description NN of IN their PP$ complaint NN resolution NN procedures NNS to TO enrollees NNS as IN part NN of IN their PP$ evidence NN of IN coverage NN or CC contract NN . SENT The DT description NN must MD specifically RB inform VV enrollees NNS . SENT 1 CD how WRB to TO file VV a DT complaint NN with IN the DT health NN plan NN company NN . SENT 2 CD how WRB to TO request VV an DT impartial JJ appeal NN . SENT 3 CD that IN they PP have VHP the DT right NN to TO request VV the DT use NN of IN alternative JJ methods NNS of IN dispute NN resolution NN . SENT and CC 4 CD that WDT they PP have VHP the DT right NN to TO litigate VV . SENT Sec NN . SENT 22 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 11 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT 62 CD Q NP . SENT 11 CD ALTERNATIVE JJ DISPUTE NN RESOLUTION NN . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT ESTABLISHED VVN . SENT The DT commissioners NNS of IN health NN and CC commerce NN shall MD make VV alternative JJ dispute NN resolution NN processes VVZ available JJ to TO encourage VV early JJ settlement NN of IN disputes NNS in IN order NN to TO avoid VV the DT time NN and CC cost NN associated VVN with IN litigation NN and CC other JJ formal JJ adversarial NN hearings NNS . SENT For IN purposes NNS of IN this DT section NN , , alternative JJ dispute NN resolution NN means VVZ the DT use NN of IN negotiation NN , , mediation NN , , arbitration NN , , mediation NN arbitration NN , , neutral JJ fact NN finding NN , , and CC minitrials NNS . SENT These DT processes NNS shall MD be VB nonbinding VVG unless IN otherwise RB agreed VVN to TO by IN all DT parties NNS to TO the DT dispute NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT REQUIREMENTS NNS . SENT a DT If IN an DT enrollee NN , , health NN care NN provider NN , , or CC applicant NN for IN network NN provider NN status NN chooses VVZ to TO use VV a DT an DT alternative JJ dispute NN resolution NN process NN prior RB to TO the DT filing NN of IN a DT formal JJ claim NN or CC of IN a DT lawsuit NN , , the DT health NN plan NN company NN must MD participate VV . SENT b SYM If IN an DT enrollee NN , , health NN care NN provider NN , , or CC applicant NN for IN network NN provider NN status NN chooses VVZ to TO use VV a DT an DT alternative JJ dispute NN resolution NN process NN after IN the DT filing NN of IN a DT lawsuit NN , , the DT health NN plan NN company NN must MD participate VV in IN dispute NN resolution NN , , including VVG , , but CC not RB limited JJ to TO , , alternative JJ dispute NN resolution NN under IN rule NN 114 CD of IN the DT Minnesota NP general JJ rules NNS of IN practice NN . SENT c SYM The DT commissioners NNS of IN health NN and CC commerce NN shall MD inform VV and CC educate VV health NN plan NN companies NNS enrollees NNS about IN alternative JJ dispute NN resolution NN and CC its PP$ benefits NNS , , and CC shall MD establish VV appropriate JJ cost NN sharing VVG requirements NNS for IN parties NNS taking VVG part NN in IN alternative JJ dispute NN resolution NN . SENT d SYM A DT health NN plan NN company NN may MD encourage VV but CC not RB require VV an DT enrollee NN to TO submit VV a DT complaint NN to TO alternative JJ dispute NN resolution NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 23 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 19 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT 62 CD Q NP . SENT 19 CD ESSENTIAL JJ COMMUNITY NN PROVIDERS NNS . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT DESIGNATION NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD designate VV essential JJ community NN providers NNS . SENT The DT criteria NNS for IN essential JJ community NN provider NN designation NN shall MD be VB the DT following NN . SENT 1 LS a DT demonstrated VVN ability NN to TO integrate VV applicable JJ supportive JJ and CC stabilizing VVG services NNS with IN medical JJ care NN for IN uninsured JJ persons NNS and CC high JJ risk NN and CC special JJ needs NNS populations NNS as RB defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 07 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD , , paragraph NN e NN , , underserved VVN , , and CC other JJ special JJ needs NNS populations NNS . SENT and CC JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1101 CD 2 CD a DT commitment NN to TO serve VV low JJ income NN and CC underserved VVN populations NNS by IN meeting VVG the DT following VVG requirements NNS . SENT i NP has VHZ nonprofit JJ status NN in IN accordance NN with IN chapter NN 317 CD A NP . SENT ii NP has VHZ tax NN exempt JJ status NN in IN accordance NN with IN the DT Internal NP Revenue NP Service NP Code NP , , section NN 501 CD c SYM 3 CD . SENT iii NN charges NNS for IN services NNS on IN a DT sliding VVG fee NN schedule NN based VVN on IN current JJ poverty NN income NN guidelines NNS . SENT and CC iv NP does VVZ not RB restrict VV access NN or CC services NNS because IN of IN a DT client's JJ financial JJ limitation NN . SENT or CC 3 CD status NN as IN a DT local JJ government NN unit NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD D NP . SENT 02 CD , , subdivision NN 11 CD , , or CC community NN health NN board NN as IN defined VVN in IN chapter NN 145 CD A DT . SENT Prior RB to TO designation NN , , the DT commissioner NN shall MD publish VV the DT names NNS of IN all DT applicants NNS in IN the DT State NP Register NP . SENT The DT public NN shall MD have VH 30 CD days NNS from IN the DT date NN of IN publication NN to TO submit VV written JJ comments NNS to TO the DT commissioner NN on IN the DT application NN . SENT No DT designation NN shall MD be VB made VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN until IN the DT 30 CD day NN period NN has VHZ expired VVN . SENT The DT commissioner NN may MD designate VV an DT eligible JJ provider NN as IN an DT essential JJ community NN provider NN for IN all PDT the DT services NNS offered VVN by IN that DT provider NN or CC for IN specific JJ services NNS designated VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT For IN the DT purpose NN of IN this DT subdivision NN , , supportive JJ and CC stabilizing VVG services NNS include VVP at IN a DT minimum NN , , transportation NN , , child NN care NN , , cultural JJ , , and CC linguistic JJ services NNS where WRB appropriate JJ . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT APPLICATION NN . SENT a DT Any DT provider NN may MD apply VV to TO the DT commissioner NN for IN designation NN as IN an DT essential JJ community NN provider NN by IN submitting VVG an DT application NN form NN developed VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT Applications NNS will MD be VB accepted VVN within IN two CD years NNS after IN the DT effective JJ date NN of IN the DT rules NNS adopted VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN to TO implement VV this DT section NN . SENT b SYM Each DT application NN submitted VVN must MD be VB accompanied VVN by IN an DT application NN fee NN in IN an DT amount NN determined VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN but CC the DT fee NN shall MD be VB no RB more JJR than IN what WP is VBZ needed VVN to TO cover VV the DT administrative JJ costs NNS of IN processing VVG the DT application NN . SENT c SYM The DT name NN , , address NN , , contact NN person NN , , and CC the DT date NN by IN which WDT the DT agency's JJ decision NN is VBZ expected VVN to TO be VB made VVN shall MD be VB classified VVN as IN public JJ data NNS under IN section NN 13 CD . SENT 41 CD . SENT All DT other JJ information NN contained VVN in IN the DT application NN form NN shall MD be VB classified VVN as IN private JJ data NNS under IN section NN 13 CD . SENT 41 CD until IN the DT application NN has VHZ been VBN approved VVN , , approved VVN as IN modified VVN , , or CC denied VVD by IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT Once RB the DT decision NN has VHZ been VBN made VVN , , all DT information NN shall MD be VB classified VVN as IN public JJ data NNS unless IN the DT applicant NN designates VVZ and CC the DT commissioner NN determines VVZ that IN the DT information NN contains VVZ trade NN secret JJ information NN . SENT Subd NP 2 CD a DT . SENT DEFINITION NN OF IN HEALTH NN PLAN NN COMPANY NN . SENT For IN purposes NNS of IN this DT section NN , , health NN plan NN company NN means VVZ a DT health NN plan NN company NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 01 CD with IN more JJR than IN 50 CD , , 000 CD enrollees NNS . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT HEALTH NN PLAN NN COMPANY NN AFFILIATION NN . SENT A DT health NN plan NN company NN must MD offer VV a DT provider NN contract NN to TO any DT designated VVN essential JJ community NN provider NN located VVN within IN the DT area NN served VVN by IN the DT health NN plan NN company NN . SENT A DT health NN plan NN company NN shall MD not RB restrict VV enrollee NN access NN to TO the DT services NNS designated VVN to TO be VB provided VVN by IN the DT essential JJ community NN provider NN for IN the DT population NN that IN the DT essential JJ community NN provider NN is VBZ certified VVN to TO serve VV . SENT A DT health NN plan NN company NN may MD also RB make VV other JJ providers NNS available JJ to TO this DT same JJ population NN for IN these DT services NNS . SENT A DT health NN plan NN company NN may MD require VV an DT essential JJ community NN provider NN to TO meet VV all DT data NN requirements NNS , , utilization NN review NN , , and CC quality NN assurance NN requirements NNS on IN the DT same JJ basis NN as IN other JJ health NN plan NN providers NNS . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS . SENT ESSENTIAL JJ COMMUNITY NN PROVIDER NN RESPONSIBILITIES NNS . SENT Essential JJ community NN providers NNS must MD agree VV to TO serve VV enrollees NNS of IN all DT health NN plan NN companies NNS operating VVG in IN the DT area NN that DT in IN which WDT the DT essential JJ community NN provider NN is VBZ certified VVN to TO serve VV located VVN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS . SENT CONTRACT NN PAYMENT NN RATES NNS . SENT An DT essential JJ community NN provider NN and CC a DT health NN plan NN company NN may MD negotiate VV the DT payment NN rate NN for IN covered JJ services NNS provided VVN by IN the DT essential JJ community NN provider NN . SENT This DT rate NN must MD be VB competitive JJ with IN rates NNS paid VVN to TO other JJ health NN plan NN providers NNS the DT same JJ rate NN per IN unit NN of IN service NN as RB is VBZ paid VVN to TO other JJ health NN plan NN providers NNS for IN the DT same JJ or CC similar JJ services NNS . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS a DT . SENT DIRECT JJ ACCESS NN . SENT Enrollees NNS that WDT fall VVP within IN the DT definition NN of IN high JJ risk NN and CC special JJ needs NNS populations NNS shall MD have VH direct JJ access NN to TO a DT designated VVN essential JJ community NN provider NN for IN all DT covered VVN services NNS that WDT are VBP designated VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN to TO be VB provided VVN by IN the DT essential JJ community NN provider NN . SENT For IN purposes NNS of IN this DT section NN , , high JJ risk NN and CC special JJ needs NNS population NN has VHZ the DT meaning NN given VVN in IN section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 07 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD , , paragraph NN e NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1102 CD Subd NP . SENT 5 CD b SYM . SENT COOPERATION NN . SENT Each DT health NN plan NN company NN and CC essential JJ community NN provider NN shall MD cooperate VV to TO facilitate VV the DT use NN of IN the DT essential JJ community NN provider NN by IN the DT high JJ risk NN and CC special JJ needs NNS populations NNS . SENT This DT includes VVZ cooperation NN on IN the DT submission NN and CC processing NN of IN claims NNS , , sharing VVG of IN all DT pertinent JJ records NNS and CC data NNS , , including VVG performance NN indicators NNS and CC specific JJ outcomes NNS data NNS , , and CC the DT use NN of IN all DT dispute NN resolution NN methods NNS as RB defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 11 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 CD c SYM . SENT ENFORCEMENT NN . SENT For IN any DT violation NN of IN this DT section NN or CC any DT rule NN applicable JJ to TO an DT essential JJ community NN provider NN , , the DT commissioner NN may MD suspend VV , , modify VV , , or CC revoke VV an DT essential JJ community NN provider NN designation NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN may MD also RB use VV the DT enforcement NN authority NN specified VVN in IN section NN 62 CD D NP . SENT 17 CD . SENT Subd NP . SENT 6 CD . SENT TERMINATION NN . SENT The DT designation NN as IN an DT essential JJ community NN provider NN is VBZ terminated VVN terminates VVZ five CD years NNS after IN it PP is VBZ granted VVN , , and NP . SENT Once RB the DT designation NN terminates VVZ , , the DT former JJ essential JJ community NN provider NN has VHZ no DT rights NNS or CC privileges NNS beyond IN those DT of IN any DT other JJ health NN care NN provider NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD make VV a DT recommendation NN to TO the DT legislature NN on IN whether IN an DT essential JJ community NN provider NN designation NN should MD be VB longer JJR than IN five CD years NNS . SENT Subd NP . SENT 7 CD . SENT RECOMMENDATIONS NNS AND CC RULEMAKING VVG ON RP ESSENTIAL JJ COMMUNITY NN PROVIDERS NNS . SENT a DT As IN part NN of IN the DT implementation NN plan NN due JJ January NP 1 CD , , 1995 CD , , the DT commissioner NN shall MD present VV proposed VVN rules NNS and CC any DT necessary JJ recommendations NNS for IN legislation NN for IN defining VVG essential JJ community NN providers NNS , , using VVG the DT criteria NNS established VVN under IN subdivision NN 1 CD , , and CC defining VVG the DT relationship NN between IN essential JJ community NN providers NNS and CC health NN plan NN companies NNS . SENT b SYM By IN January NP 1 CD , , 1996 CD , , the DT commissioner NN shall MD adopt VV rules NNS for IN establishing VVG essential JJ community NN providers NNS and CC for IN governing VVG their PP$ relationship NN with IN health NN plan NN companies NNS . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD also RB identify VV and CC address VV any DT conflict NN of IN interest NN issues NNS regarding VVG essential JJ community NN provider NN designation NN for IN local JJ governments NNS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 24 CD . SENT 62 CD Q NP . SENT 22 CD STANDARD JJ HEALTH NN COVERAGE NN . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT APPLICATION NN . SENT Effective JJ July NP 1 CD , , 1997 CD , , all DT health NN plan NN companies NNS shall MD offer VV , , sell VV , , issue NN , , or CC renew VV the DT standard JJ health NN coverage NN and CC two CD or CC more JJR of IN the DT five CD cost NN sharing NN options NNS established VVN under IN this DT section NN , , sections NNS 62 CD Q NP . SENT 23 CD , , 62 CD Q NP . SENT 231 CD , , and CC 62 CD Q NP . SENT 24 CD . SENT In IN addition NN to TO other JJ products NNS offered VVN by IN health NN plan NN companies NNS , , supplemental JJ coverage NN options NNS may MD be VB offered VVN under IN section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 25 CD . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT GENERAL JJ DESCRIPTION NN . SENT The DT standard JJ health NN coverage NN must MD contain VV all DT appropriate JJ and CC necessary JJ health NN care NN services NNS . SENT For IN purposes NNS of IN this DT section NN , , appropriate JJ and CC necessary JJ care NN includes VVZ health NN care NN services NNS , , supplies NNS , , and CC equipment NN , , which WDT are VBP required VVN for IN prevention NN , , diagnosis NN , , or CC treatment NN of IN an DT illness NN , , injury NN , , or CC health NN condition NN . SENT Appropriate JJ and CC necessary JJ care NN must MD . SENT 1 LS be VB appropriate JJ in IN terms NNS of IN type NN , , level NN , , setting VVG , , and CC duration NN to TO the DT enrollee's NNS mental JJ and CC physical JJ condition NN . SENT 2 LS be VB cost VVN effective JJ in IN the DT context NN of IN either DT short JJ term NN or CC long JJ term NN health NN outcomes NNS . SENT 3 LS be VB consistent JJ with IN accepted JJ principles NNS of IN professional JJ practice NN and CC practice NN parameters NNS of IN the DT health NN care NN community NN in IN Minnesota NP . SENT 4 CD help NN assess VV , , establish VV , , improve VV , , restore VV , , maintain VV , , or CC prevent VV deterioration NN of IN the DT enrollee's NNS physical JJ or CC mental JJ condition NN . SENT or CC 5 CD prevent VVP the DT reasonable JJ likelihood NN of IN the DT onset NN of IN a DT health NN problem NN or CC detect VV an DT incipient JJ problem NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT COVERAGE NN . SENT The DT standard JJ health NN coverage NN must MD include VV , , at IN a DT minimum NN , , all DT comprehensive JJ health NN maintenance NN services NNS provided VVN by IN health NN maintenance NN organizations NNS under IN section NN 62 CD D NP . SENT 02 CD , , subdivision NN 7 CD , , and CC Minnesota NP Rules NP , , part NN 4685 CD . SENT 0100 CD , , subpart NN 5 CD , , and CC all DT services NNS required VVN to TO be VB provided VVN by IN health NN maintenance NN organizations NNS in IN chapters NNS 62 CD A NP and CC 62 CD D NP . SENT The DT standard JJ health NN coverage NN must MD be VB further RBR defined VVN by IN the DT standard JJ exclusions NNS developed VVN under IN section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 231 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , and CC the DT cost NN sharing VVG options NNS provided VVN in IN section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 24 CD . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS . SENT DEFINING VVG STANDARD JJ COVERAGE NN . SENT The DT commissioners NNS of IN health NN and CC commerce NN may MD further RBR define VV the DT standard JJ coverage NN required VVN under IN this DT section NN . SENT If IN the DT commissioners NNS choose VVP to TO further RBR define VV this DT coverage NN , , the DT commissioners NNS shall MD publish VV the DT proposed VVN definition NN of IN standard JJ coverage NN in IN the DT State NP Register NP and CC allow VV a DT public JJ comment NN period NN of IN at IN least JJS 60 CD days NNS prior RB to TO the DT publication NN of IN the DT final JJ definition NN of IN standard JJ coverage NN . SENT The DT Minnesota NP health NN care NN commission NN shall MD provide VV comments NNS to TO the DT commissioners NNS of IN health NN and CC commerce NN on IN the DT proposed VVN definition NN within IN 60 CD days NNS of IN publication NN . SENT Each DT regional JJ coordinating VVG board NN shall MD convene VV a DT public JJ hearing NN JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1103 CD and CC provide VV summary NN comments NNS to TO the DT commissioners NNS within IN 60 CD days NNS of IN publication NN . SENT The DT commissioners NNS of IN health NN and CC commerce NN shall MD publish VV the DT final JJ definition NN of IN standard JJ coverage NN in IN the DT state NN register NN by IN January NP 31 CD , , 1996 CD . SENT The DT definition NN of IN standard JJ coverage NN shall MD become VV effective JJ July NP 1 CD , , 1997 CD , , and CC shall MD apply VV to TO all DT policies NNS and CC contracts NNS issued VVN or CC renewed VVN after IN that DT date NN unless IN the DT legislature NN affirmatively RB acts VVZ to TO prevent VV the DT definition NN of IN standard JJ coverage NN from IN taking VVG effect NN . SENT Development NN of IN this DT definition NN of IN standard JJ coverage NN is VBZ not RB subject JJ to TO chapter NN 14 CD or CC to TO administrative JJ appeal NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS . SENT CHEMICAL NN DEPENDENCY NN . SENT All DT health NN plan NN companies NNS shall MD use VV the DT assessment NN criteria NNS in IN Minnesota NP Rules NPS , , parts NNS 9530 CD . SENT 6600 CD to TO 9530 CD . SENT 6660 CD , , when WRB assessing VVG and CC placing VVG enrollees NNS for IN chemical JJ dependency NN treatment NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 25 CD . SENT 62 CD Q NP . SENT 231 CD STANDARD JJ EXCLUSIONS NNS . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT DEVELOPMENT NN . SENT The DT commissioners NNS of IN health NN , , human JJ services NNS , , commerce NN , , and CC employee NN relations NNS shall MD jointly RB develop VV the DT standard JJ exclusions NNS to TO be VB used VVN by IN all DT health NN plan NN companies NNS . SENT The DT commissioners NNS may MD convene VV technical JJ experts NNS to TO advise VV them PP in IN developing VVG the DT standard JJ exclusions NNS . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT PUBLICATION NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN of IN health NN shall MD publish VV the DT proposed VVN standard JJ exclusions NNS in IN the DT State NP Register NP and CC allow VV a DT public JJ comment NN period NN of IN at IN least JJS 60 CD days NNS prior RB to TO publication NN of IN the DT final JJ standard JJ exclusions NNS . SENT The DT Minnesota NP health NN care NN commission NN shall MD provide VV comments NNS to TO the DT commissioners NNS of IN health NN , , human JJ services NNS , , commerce NN , , and CC employee NN relations NNS on IN the DT proposed VVN standard JJ exclusions NNS within IN 60 CD days NNS of IN publication NN . SENT Each DT regional JJ coordinating VVG board NN shall MD convene VV a DT public JJ hearing NN and CC provide VV summary NN comments NNS to TO the DT commissioners NNS of IN health NN , , human JJ services NNS , , commerce NN , , and CC employee NN relations NNS on IN the DT proposed VVN standard JJ exclusions NNS within IN 60 CD days NNS of IN publication NN . SENT The DT commissioners NNS of IN health NN , , human JJ services NNS , , commerce NN , , and CC employee NN relations NNS shall MD review VV all DT comments NNS received VVD . SENT The DT commissioner NN of IN health NN shall MD publish VV the DT final JJ standard JJ exclusions NNS in IN the DT State NP Register NP by IN January NP 31 CD , , 1996 CD . SENT The DT standard JJ exclusions NNS shall MD become VV effective JJ on IN July NP 1 CD , , 1997 CD , , and CC shall MD apply VV to TO all DT policies NNS and CC contracts NNS issued VVN or CC renewed VVN on IN or CC after IN that DT date NN unless IN the DT legislature NN affirmatively RB acts VVZ to TO prevent VV the DT standard JJ exclusions NNS from IN taking VVG effect NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT EXEMPTION NN . SENT Development NN of IN the DT standard JJ exclusions NNS is VBZ not RB subject JJ to TO chapter NN 14 CD or CC to TO administrative JJ appeal NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 26 CD . SENT 62 CD Q NP . SENT 24 CD COST NN SHARING NN OPTIONS NNS . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT GENERAL JJ . SENT a DT Health NP plan NN companies NNS shall MD offer VV the DT standard JJ health NN coverage NN under IN two CD or CC more JJR of IN the DT five CD cost NN sharing NN options NNS allowed VVN by IN this DT section NN . SENT b SYM All DT out RP of IN area NN emergency NN and CC urgent JJ care NN services NNS are VBP subject JJ to TO the DT same JJ cost NN sharing VVG options NNS as IN in IN network NN emergency NN and CC urgent JJ care NN services NNS . SENT Urgent JJ care NN cost NN sharing NN must MD apply VV to TO out RB of IN network NN emergency NN room NN services NNS that WDT could MD have VH been VBN delivered VVN at IN an DT urgent JJ care NN facility NN had VHD one PP been VBN available JJ through IN the DT health NN plan NN company NN . SENT Cost NN sharing NN for IN emergency NN room NN services NNS must MD not RB apply VV when WRB those DT services NNS result NN in IN a DT hospital NN admission NN . SENT c SYM No DT coverage NN for IN organ NN transplants NNS shall MD be VB provided VVN if IN received VVN out RP of IN network NN , , and CC the DT amounts NNS paid VVN do VVP not RB count VV toward IN the DT deductible JJ and CC out RB of IN pocket NN limits NNS . SENT d SYM No DT cost NN sharing NN shall MD be VB applied VVN to TO child NN health NN supervision NN services NNS , , child NN primary JJ care NN services NNS delivered VVN in IN outpatient NN settings NNS , , and CC prenatal JJ care NN services NNS . SENT For IN purposes NNS of IN this DT section NN , , child NN health NN supervision NN services NNS means VVZ pediatric JJ preventive JJ services NNS , , appropriate JJ immunizations NNS , , developmental JJ assessments NNS , , and CC laboratory NN services NNS appropriate JJ to TO the DT age NN of IN the DT child NN from IN birth NN to TO age NN 18 CD as IN defined VVN by IN the DT standards NNS of IN child NN health NN care NN issued VVN by IN the DT American NP Academy NP of IN Pediatrics NN . SENT Prenatal JJ care NN services NNS means VVZ the DT comprehensive JJ package NN of IN medical JJ and CC psychological JJ support NN provided VVN throughout IN the DT pregnancy NN , , including VVG risk NN assessment NN , , serial JJ surveillance NN , , prenatal JJ education NN , , and CC use NN of IN specialized JJ skills NNS and CC technology NN , , when WRB needed VVN , , as RB defined VVN by IN Standards NPS for IN Obstetric JJ Gynecologic JJ Services NPS issued VVD by IN the DT American NP College NP of IN Obstetricians NNS and CC Gynecologists NNS . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT COINSURANCE NN COST NN SHARING NN . SENT OPTION NN ONE CD . SENT Cost NN sharing NN option NN one CD limits NNS the DT calendar NN year NN deductible JJ amount NN per IN person NN to TO 2 CD , , 000 CD , , including VVG both DT in RP and CC out RP of IN network NN services NNS , , except IN as RB otherwise RB provided VVN in IN subdivision NN 1 CD , , with IN the DT health NN plan NN company NN paying VVG 80 CD percent NN and CC the DT enrollee NN paying VVG 20 CD percent NN coinsurance NN , , unless IN otherwise RB provided VVN in IN this DT subdivision NN . SENT The DT out NN of IN pocket NN limit NN is VBZ 5 CD , , 000 CD per IN person NN per IN calendar NN year NN not RB to TO exceed VV a DT total NN of IN 10 CD , , 000 CD per IN family NN per IN calendar NN year NN , , including VVG both DT in RP and CC out RP of IN network NN services NNS , , except IN as RB otherwise RB provided VVN in IN subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT Services NNS are VBP subject JJ to TO the DT following VVG copayment NN and CC coinsurance NN requirements NNS . SENT 1 CD there RB is VBZ a DT 10 CD copayment NN for IN . SENT i NP age NN and CC risk VV appropriate JJ routine JJ examinations NNS over IN age NN 18 CD . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1104 CD ii NN health NN education NN and CC counseling NN . SENT iii NN vision NN and CC hearing NN exams NNS . SENT and CC iv JJS mental JJ health NN and CC chemical NN dependency NN assessment NN or CC diagnosis NN . SENT and CC 2 CD out RB of IN network NN services NNS are VBP subject JJ to TO 40 CD percent NN coinsurance NN or CC twice RB the DT applicable JJ in IN network NN copayment NN , , whichever WDT is VBZ greater JJR . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT COINSURANCE NN COST NN SHARING NN . SENT OPTION NN TWO CD . SENT Cost NN sharing NN option NN two CD is VBZ the DT same JJ as IN coinsurance NN cost NN sharing VVG option NN one NN , , except IN that WDT there EX is VBZ no DT cost NN sharing NN for IN age NN and CC risk VV appropriate JJ routine JJ examinations NNS over IN the DT age NN 18 CD , , adult NN screening NN , , and CC postnatal JJ care NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS . SENT COINSURANCE NN COST NN SHARING NN . SENT OPTION NN THREE CD . SENT Coinsurance NN cost NN sharing VVG option NN three CD limits NNS the DT calendar NN year NN deductible JJ amount NN per IN person NN to TO 1 CD , , 000 CD , , including VVG both DT in RP and CC out RP of IN network NN services NNS , , with IN health NN plan NN companies NNS paying VVG 80 CD percent NN and CC the DT enrollee NN paying VVG 20 CD percent NN coinsurance NN , , unless IN otherwise RB provided VVN in IN this DT subdivision NN . SENT The DT out NN of IN pocket NN limit NN is VBZ 3 CD , , 000 CD per IN person NN per IN calendar NN year NN , , not RB to TO exceed VV a DT total NN of IN 5 CD , , 000 CD per IN family NN per IN calendar NN year NN , , including VVG both DT in RP and CC out RP of IN network NN services NNS . SENT Services NNS are VBP subject JJ to TO the DT following VVG coinsurance NN requirements NNS . SENT 1 LS no DT cost NN sharing NN for IN the DT services NNS listed VVN in IN subdivision NN 3 CD . SENT and CC 2 CD out RB of IN nework NN services NNS are VBP subject JJ to TO 40 CD percent NN coinsurance NN or CC twice RB the DT applicable JJ in IN network NN copayment NN , , whichever WDT is VBZ greater JJR . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS . SENT COPAYMENT NN COST NN SHARING NN . SENT OPTION NN FOUR CD . SENT Cost NN sharing NN option NN four CD limits NNS the DT calendar NN year NN deductible JJ amount NN per IN person NN to TO 500 CD for IN out RB of IN network NN services NNS only RB , , and CC otherwise RB provides VVZ 100 CD percent NN coverage NN , , unless IN otherwise RB provided VVN in IN this DT subdivision NN . SENT The DT out NN of IN pocket NN limit NN is VBZ 750 CD per IN person NN per IN calendar NN year NN , , not RB to TO exceed VV a DT total NN of IN 2 CD , , 250 CD per IN family NN per IN calendar NN year NN , , including VVG both DT in RP and CC out RP of IN network NN services NNS . SENT Services NNS are VBP subject JJ to TO the DT following VVG copayment NN and CC coinsurance NN requirements NNS . SENT 1 LS a DT 5 CD per IN day NN copayment NN for IN day NN treatment NN and CC partial JJ hospitalization NN for IN chemical NN dependency NN and CC mental JJ health NN services NNS . SENT 2 LS a DT 10 CD copayment NN for IN health NN professional JJ office NN visits NNS and CC physician's NNS office NN surgery NN . SENT 3 LS a DT 12 CD copayment NN for IN pharmaceuticals NNS and CC disposable JJ medical JJ supplies NNS . SENT Health NN plan NN companies NNS may MD lower VV the DT copayment NN for IN generic JJ brand NN pharmaceuticals NNS . SENT 4 LS a DT 20 CD copayment NN for IN urgent JJ care NN visits NNS . SENT 5 LS a DT 30 CD per IN week NN copayment NN for IN nutritional JJ products NNS for IN metabolic JJ disorders NNS . SENT 6 CD a DT 75 CD copayment NN for IN emergency NN room NN care NN where WRB there EX is VBZ no DT hospital NN admission NN . SENT 7 CD a DT 100 CD copayment NN per IN admission NN for IN medical JJ services NNS , , inpatient NN hospital NN services NNS , , inpatient NN chemical NN dependency NN care NN hospital NN and CC residential JJ , , and CC inpatient NN mental JJ health NN care NN hospital NN and CC residential JJ . SENT 8 CD out RB of IN network NN services NNS are VBP subject JJ to TO 20 CD percent NN coinsurance NN or CC twice RB the DT applicable JJ in IN network NN copayment NN , , whichever WDT is VBZ greater JJR . SENT and CC 9 CD no DT cost NN sharing NN for IN services NNS listed VVN in IN subdivision NN 3 CD . SENT Subd NP . SENT 6 CD . SENT COPAYMENT NN COST NN SHARING NN . SENT OPTION NN FIVE CD . SENT Cost NN sharing NN option NN five CD shall MD limit VV the DT calendar NN year NN deductible JJ amount NN to TO 300 CD per IN person NN for IN out RB of IN network NN services NNS only RB , , and CC otherwise RB provide VV 100 CD percent NN coverage NN , , unless IN otherwise RB provided VVN in IN this DT subdivision NN . SENT The DT out NN of IN pocket NN limit NN is VBZ 500 CD per IN person NN per IN calendar NN year NN , , not RB to TO exceed VV a DT total NN of IN 1 CD , , 500 CD per IN family NN per IN calendar NN year NN , , including VVG both CC in IN network NN and CC out RB of IN network NN services NNS . SENT Services NNS are VBP subject JJ to TO the DT following VVG copayment NN and CC coinsurance NN requirements NNS . SENT 1 LS an DT 8 CD copayment NN for IN pharmaceuticals NNS and CC disposable JJ medical JJ supplies NNS . SENT Health NN plan NN companies NNS may MD reduce VV the DT copayment NN for IN generic JJ brand NN pharmaceuticals NNS . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1105 CD 2 CD a DT 15 CD copayment NN for IN urgent JJ care NN visits NNS . SENT 3 LS a DT 30 CD per IN week NN copayment NN for IN nutritional JJ products NNS for IN metabolic JJ disorders NNS . SENT 4 LS a DT 35 CD copayment NN for IN emergency NN room NN care NN where WRB there EX is VBZ no DT hospital NN admission NN . SENT 5 CD out RB of IN network NN services NNS are VBP subject JJ to TO 20 CD percent NN coinsurance NN or CC twice RB the DT applicable JJ in IN network NN copayment NN , , whichever WDT is VBZ greater JJR . SENT and CC 6 CD no DT cost NN sharing NN for IN services NNS listed VVN in IN subdivision NN 3 CD . SENT Subd NP . SENT 7 CD . SENT LIMITATION NN ON IN COPAYMENTS NNS . SENT Where WRB a DT copayment NN is VBZ assessed VVN for IN an DT office NN visit NN in IN cost NN sharing VVG options NNS four CD and CC five CD , , any DT additional JJ services NNS pertaining VVG to TO and CC provided VVN at IN the DT same JJ office NN visit NN are VBP not RB subject JJ to TO additional JJ copayments NNS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 27 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 25 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT 62 CD Q NP . SENT 25 CD SUPPLEMENTAL JJ COVERAGE NN . SENT Health NN plan NN companies NNS may MD choose VV to TO offer VV separate JJ supplemental JJ coverage NN for IN services NNS not RB covered VVN under IN the DT universal JJ benefits NNS set VVD standard JJ health NN coverage NN , , including VVG separate JJ coverage NN for IN dental JJ services NNS . SENT Health NN plan NN companies NNS may MD offer VV any DT Medicare NP supplement NN , , Medicare NP select JJ , , or CC other JJ Medicare NP related JJ product NN otherwise RB permitted VVN for IN any DT type NN of IN health NN plan NN company NN in IN this DT state NN . SENT Each DT Medicare NP related JJ product NN may MD be VB offered VVN only RB in IN full JJ compliance NN with IN the DT requirements NNS in IN chapters NNS 62 CD A NP , , 62 CD D NP , , and CC 62 CD E NN that WDT apply VVP to TO that DT category NN of IN product NN . SENT Health NN plan NN companies NNS offering VVG supplemental JJ coverage NN shall MD distinguish VV the DT cost NN of IN the DT standard JJ health NN coverage NN from IN the DT cost NN of IN each DT supplemental JJ coverage NN policy NN offered VVD when WRB either DT soliciting VVG enrollment NN of IN or CC seeking VVG payment NN from IN enrollees NNS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 28 CD . SENT 62 CD Q NP . SENT 26 CD POINT NN OF IN SERVICE NN OPTION NN . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT DEFINITION NN . SENT For IN purposes NNS for IN this DT section NN , , point NN of IN service NN product NN means VVZ a DT health NN plan NN , , as RB defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD A DT . SENT 011 CD , , under IN which WDT the DT health NN plan NN company NN will MD reimburse VV any DT appropriately RB licensed VVN or CC registered VVN provider NN for IN providing VVG any DT covered VVN services NNS to TO an DT enrollee NN , , without IN regard NN to TO whether IN the DT provider NN belongs VVZ to TO a DT particular JJ network NN and CC without IN regard NN to TO whether IN the DT enrollee NN was VBD referred VVN to TO the DT provider NN by IN another DT provider NN . SENT For IN purposes NNS of IN this DT definition NN , , a DT health NN plan NN offered VVN by IN a DT health NN plan NN company NN is VBZ a DT point NN of IN service NN product NN only RB if IN it PP includes VVZ comprehensive JJ supplemental JJ benefits NNS in IN compliance NN with IN section NN 62 CD D NP . SENT 05 CD , , subdivision NN 6 CD , , and CC Minnesota NP Rules NP , , part NN 4685 CD . SENT 1955 CD . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT REQUIRED VVN POINT NN OF IN SERVICE NN OPTION NN . SENT Each DT health NN plan NN company NN operating NN in IN the DT individual JJ , , small JJ group NN , , or CC large JJ group NN market NN shall MD offer VV at IN least JJS one CD point NN of IN service NN product NN as IN one CD of IN the DT cost NN sharing VVG options NNS required VVN under IN section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 24 CD . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT RATE NN APPROVAL NN . SENT The DT premium NN rates NNS for IN each DT point NN of IN service NN product NN must MD be VB submitted VVN for IN approval NN to TO the DT commissioner NN of IN health NN or CC the DT commissioner NN of IN commerce NN , , as RB applicable JJ . SENT The DT applicable JJ commissioner NN shall MD approve VV premium NN rates NNS that WDT are VBP actuarially RB justified VVN . SENT Cost NN sharing NN requirements NNS must MD meet VV the DT out RP of IN network NN service NN requirements NNS that WDT are VBP required VVN under IN the DT applicable JJ cost NN sharing NN option NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS . SENT POINT NN OF IN SERVICE NN OPTION NN FOR IN DENTAL JJ PLANS NNS . SENT a DT This NP subdivision NN applies VVZ to TO health NN plan NN companies NNS , , as RB defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 01 CD , , offering VVG separate JJ coverage NN for IN dental JJ benefits NNS that WDT requires VVZ enrollees NNS to TO receive VV their PP$ dental JJ care NN services NNS from IN a DT provider NN in IN a DT particular JJ network NN , , as IN part NN of IN a DT health NN plan NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD A DT . SENT 011 CD or CC as IN part NN of IN health NN coverage NN described VVN in IN section NN 62 CD A DT . SENT 011 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD , , clause NN 6 CD . SENT b SYM Each DT health NN plan NN company NN described VVN in IN paragraph NN a DT shall MD offer VV enrollees NNS a DT point NN of IN service NN option NN for IN dental JJ coverage NN . SENT The DT point NN of IN service NN option NN must MD allow VV enrollees NNS to TO receive VV dental JJ care NN treatment NN from IN providers NNS outside JJ of IN the DT plan's JJ network NN . SENT A DT health NN plan NN company NN offering VVG dental JJ benefits NNS may MD charge VV an DT additional JJ premium NN or CC apply VV different JJ cost NN sharing VVG requirements NNS to TO enrollees NNS who WP choose VVP the DT point NN of IN service NN option NN . SENT Cost NN sharing NN requirements NNS cannot NN exceed VVP the DT cost NN sharing VVG requirements NNS of IN enrollees NNS who WP receive VVP their PP$ dental JJ care NN from IN within IN the DT plan's JJ network NN by IN more JJR than IN ten CD percent NN . SENT Premium NN rates NNS and CC cost VV sharing VVG requirements NNS for IN point NN of IN service NN options NNS for IN dental JJ care NN must MD be VB submitted VVN for IN approval NN to TO the DT commissioner NN of IN health NN or CC the DT commissioner NN of IN commerce NN , , as RB applicable JJ . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS . SENT EXEMPTION NN . SENT This DT section NN applies VVZ only RB to TO health NN plan NN companies NNS with IN more JJR than IN 50 CD , , 000 CD enrollees NNS . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1106 CD Sec NN . SENT 29 CD . SENT SINGLE JJ ENTRY NN POINT NN FOR IN COMPLAINTS NNS . SENT The DT commissioner NN of IN health NN shall MD study VV the DT feasibility NN of IN establishing VVG a DT single JJ entry NN point NN within IN the DT health NN department NN for IN consumer NN complaints NNS about IN the DT quality NN and CC cost NN of IN health NN care NN services NNS , , whether IN these DT services NNS are VBP delivered VVN by IN individual JJ providers NNS , , health NN care NN facilities NNS , , or CC health NN plan NN companies NNS . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD present VV recommendations NNS to TO the DT legislature NN by IN February NP 1 CD , , 1996 CD . SENT Sec NN . SENT 30 CD . SENT CHEMICAL JJ DEPENDENCY NN STANDARDS NNS AND CC INCENTIVES NNS . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT STANDARDS NNS . SENT As IN part NN of IN the DT department NN of IN human JJ service's NNS household NN survey NN of IN chemical NN dependency NN needs VVZ in IN Minnesota NP , , the DT commissioner NN of IN human JJ services NNS shall MD develop VV utilization NN standards NNS pertaining VVG to TO the DT number NN of IN chemical JJ dependency NN treatment NN inpatient NN and CC outpatient NN referrals NNS per IN 1 CD , , 000 CD enrollees NNS and CC lengths NNS of IN stay NN that WDT are VBP needed VVN for IN the DT state NN to TO address VV chemical JJ dependency NN treatment NN needs VVZ . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT INCENTIVES NNS SYSTEM NN . SENT The DT commissioners NNS of IN human JJ services NNS and CC health NN shall MD develop VV recommendations NNS for IN a DT financial JJ or CC other JJ incentive NN system NN to TO provide VV an DT incentive NN for IN health NN plan NN companies NNS to TO meet VV the DT standards NNS developed VVN in IN subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT The DT commissioners NNS shall MD recommend VV the DT standards NNS and CC incentives NNS system NN to TO the DT legislature NN by IN January NP 15 CD , , 1997 CD . SENT Sec NN . SENT 31 CD . SENT REPEALER NN . SENT HMO NP ARBITRATION NN RULES NNS . SENT Minnesota NP Rules NP , , part NN 4685 CD . SENT 1700 CD , , subpart NN 1 CD , , item NN D NP , , is VBZ repealed VVN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 32 CD . SENT REPEALER NN . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 62 CD Q NP . SENT 03 CD , , subdivisions NNS 2 CD , , 3 CD , , 4 CD , , 5 CD , , and CC 11 CD . SENT 62 CD Q NP . SENT 21 CD . SENT and CC 62 CD Q NP . SENT 27 CD , , are VBP repealed VVN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 33 CD . SENT EFFECTIVE JJ DATE NN . SENT Sections NNS 1 CD and CC 29 CD are VBP effective JJ January NP 1 CD , , 1996 CD . SENT ARTICLE NN 3 CD REGULATED VVN ALL DT PAYER NN OPTION NN Section NP 1 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD J NP . SENT 017 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT 62 CD J NP . SENT 017 CD IMPLEMENTATION NN TIMETABLE NN . SENT The DT state NN seeks VVZ to TO complete VV the DT restructuring NN of IN the DT health NN care NN delivery NN and CC financing NN system NN by IN July NP 1 CD , , 1997 CD . SENT The DT restructured VVN system NN will MD have VH two CD options NNS . SENT 1 LS integrated VVN service NN networks NNS , , which WDT will MD be VB accountable JJ for IN meeting NN state NN cost NN containment NN , , quality NN , , and CC access NN standards NNS . SENT or CC 2 CD a DT uniform NN set VVN of IN price NN and CC utilization NN controls NNS for IN all DT health NN care NN services NNS for IN Minnesota NP residents NNS not RB provided VVN through IN an DT integrated JJ service NN network NN . SENT Both DT systems NNS will MD operate VV under IN the DT state's JJ growth NN limits NNS and CC will MD be VB structured VVN to TO promote VV competition NN in IN the DT health NN care NN marketplace NN . SENT Beginning VVG July NP 1 CD , , 1994 CD , , measures NNS will MD be VB taken VVN to TO increase VV the DT public JJ accountability NN of IN existing VVG health NN plan NN companies NNS , , to TO promote VV the DT development NN of IN small JJ , , community NN based VVN integrated JJ service NN networks NNS , , and CC to TO reduce VV administrative JJ costs NNS by IN standardizing VVG third JJ party NN billing NN forms NNS and CC procedures NNS and CC utilization NN review NN requirements NNS . SENT Voluntary JJ formation NN of IN other JJ integrated JJ service NN networks NNS will MD begin VV after IN rules NNS have VHP been VBN adopted VVN , , but CC not RB before IN July NP 1 CD , , 1996 CD . SENT Statutes NNS and CC rules NNS for IN the DT entire JJ restructured VVN health NN care NN financing NN and CC delivery NN system NN must MD be VB enacted VVN or CC adopted VVN by IN January NP 1 CD , , 1996 CD , , and CC a DT phase NN in IN of IN the DT all DT payer NN reimbursement NN system NN must MD begin VV on IN that DT date NN . SENT By IN July NP 1 CD , , 1997 CD , , all DT health NN coverage NN must MD be VB regulated VVN under IN integrated JJ service NN network NN or CC community NN integrated JJ service NN network NN law NN pursuant JJ to TO chapter NN 62 CD N NP or CC all DT payer NN law NN pursuant JJ to TO chapter NN 62 CD P NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 2 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD J NP . SENT 04 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD a DT , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 1 LS a DT . SENT ADJUSTED VVN GROWTH NN LIMITS NNS AND CC ENFORCEMENT NN . SENT a DT The NP commissioner NN shall MD publish VV the DT final JJ adjusted JJ growth NN limit NN in IN the DT State NP Register NP by IN January NP 31 CD of IN the DT year NN that IN the DT expenditure NN limit NN is VBZ to TO be VB in IN effect NN . SENT The DT adjusted JJ limit NN must MD reflect VV the DT actual JJ regional JJ consumer NN price NN index NN for IN urban JJ consumers NNS for IN the DT previous JJ calendar NN year NN , , and CC may MD deviate VV from IN the DT previously RB published VVN projected JJ growth NN limits NNS to TO reflect VV differences NNS between IN the DT actual JJ regional JJ consumer NN price NN index NN for IN urban JJ consumers NNS and CC the DT projected VVN Consumer NP Price NP Index NP for IN urban JJ consumers NNS . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1107 CD The DT commissioner NN shall MD report VV to TO the DT legislature NN by IN February NP 15 CD of IN each DT year NN on IN the DT implementation NN of IN growth NN limits NNS . SENT This DT annual JJ report NN shall MD describe VV the DT differences NNS between IN the DT projected VVN increase NN in IN health NN care NN expenditures NNS , , the DT actual JJ expenditures NNS based VVN on IN data NNS collected VVN , , and CC the DT impact NN and CC validity NN of IN growth NN limits NNS within IN the DT overall JJ health NN care NN reform NN strategy NN . SENT b SYM The DT commissioner NN , , in IN consultation NN with IN the DT Minnesota NP health NN care NN commission NN , , shall MD research VV and CC include VV in IN the DT annual JJ report NN required VVN in IN paragraph NN a DT for IN 1996 CD , , recommendations NNS regarding VVG the DT implementation NN of IN growth NN limits NNS for IN health NN plan NN companies NNS and CC providers NNS . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD . SENT 1 LS consider VV both DT spending NN and CC revenue NN approaches NNS and CC report NN on IN the DT implementation NN of IN the DT interim JJ limits NNS as IN defined VVN in IN sections NNS 62 CD J NP . SENT 041 CD and CC 62 CD J NP . SENT 042 CD . SENT 2 CD make NN recommendations NNS regarding VVG the DT enforcement NN mechanism NN and CC consider VV mechanisms NNS to TO adjust VV future JJ growth NN limits NNS as RB well RB as IN mechanisms NNS to TO establish VV financial JJ penalties NNS for IN noncompliance NN . SENT 3 CD address NN the DT feasibility NN of IN systemwide JJ limits NNS imposed VVN on IN all DT integrated JJ service NN networks NNS . SENT and CC 4 CD make VVP recommendations NNS on IN the DT most RBS effective JJ way NN to TO implement VV growth NN limits NNS on IN the DT fee NN for IN service NN system NN in IN the DT absence NN of IN a DT regulated VVN all DT payer NN system NN . SENT c SYM The DT commissioner NN shall MD enforce VV limits NNS on IN growth NN in IN spending NN and CC revenues NNS for IN integrated JJ service NN networks NNS and CC for IN the DT regulated VVN all DT payer NN option NN health NN plan NN companies NNS and CC revenues NNS for IN providers NNS . SENT If IN the DT commissioner NN determines VVZ that DT artificial JJ inflation NN or CC padding NN of IN costs NNS or CC prices NNS has VHZ occurred VVN in IN anticipation NN of IN the DT implementation NN of IN growth NN limits NNS , , the DT commissioner NN may MD adjust VV the DT base JJ year NN spending NN totals NNS or CC growth NN limits NNS or CC take VV other JJ action NN to TO reverse VV the DT effect NN of IN the DT artificial JJ inflation NN or CC padding NN . SENT c NN d SYM The DT commissioner NN shall MD impose VV and CC enforce VV overall JJ limits NNS on IN growth NN in IN revenues NNS and CC spending NN for IN integrated JJ service NN networks NNS health NN plan NN companies NNS , , with IN adjustments NNS for IN changes NNS in IN enrollment NN , , benefits NNS , , severity NN , , and CC risks NNS . SENT If IN an DT integrated JJ service NN network NN a DT health NN plan NN company NN exceeds VVZ the DT growth NN limits NNS , , the DT commissioner NN may MD reduce VV future JJ limits NNS on IN growth NN in IN aggregate JJ premium NN revenues NNS for IN that DT integrated JJ service NN network NN by IN up RB to TO the DT amount NN overspent VVD . SENT If IN the DT integrated JJ service NN network NN system NN exceeds VVZ a DT systemwide JJ spending NN limit NN , , the DT commissioner NN may MD reduce VV future JJ limits NNS on IN growth NN in IN premium NN revenues NNS for IN the DT integrated JJ service NN network NN system NN by IN up RB to TO the DT amount NN overspent VVD impose VV financial JJ penalties NNS up RB to TO the DT amount NN exceeding VVG the DT applicable JJ growth NN limit NN . SENT d SYM The DT commissioner NN shall MD set VV prices NNS , , utilization NN controls NNS , , and CC other JJ requirements NNS for IN the DT regulated VVN all DT payer NN option NN to TO ensure VV that IN the DT overall JJ costs NNS of IN this DT system NN , , after IN adjusting VVG for IN changes NNS in IN population NN , , severity NN , , and CC risk NN , , do VVP not RB exceed VV the DT growth NN limits NNS . SENT If IN growth NN limits NNS for IN a DT calendar NN year NN are VBP exceeded VVN , , the DT commissioner NN may MD reduce VV reimbursement NN rates NNS or CC otherwise RB recoup VV amounts NNS exceeding VVG the DT limit NN for IN all DT or CC part NN of IN the DT next JJ calendar NN year NN . SENT To TO the DT extent NN possible JJ , , the DT commissioner NN may MD reduce VV reimbursement NN rates NNS or CC otherwise RB recoup VV amounts NNS over IN the DT limit NN from IN individual JJ providers NNS who WP exceed VVP the DT growth NN limits NNS . SENT e SYM The DT commissioner NN , , in IN consultation NN with IN the DT Minnesota NP health NN care NN commission NN , , shall MD research VV and CC make VV recommendations NNS to TO the DT legislature NN regarding VVG the DT implementation NN of IN growth NN limits NNS for IN integrated JJ service NN networks NNS and CC the DT regulated VVN all DT payer NN option NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN must MD consider VV both DT spending NN and CC revenue NN approaches NNS and CC will MD report VV on IN the DT implementation NN of IN the DT interim JJ limits NNS as IN defined VVN in IN sections NNS 62 CD P NN . SENT 04 CD and CC 62 CD P NN . SENT 05 CD . SENT The DT commissioner NN must MD examine VV and CC make VV recommendations NNS on IN the DT use NN of IN annual JJ update NN factors NNS based VVN on IN volume NN performance NN standards NNS as IN a DT mechanism NN for IN achieving VVG controls NNS on IN spending NN in IN the DT all DT payer NN option NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN must MD make VV recommendations NNS regarding VVG the DT enforcement NN mechanism NN and CC must MD consider VV mechanisms NNS to TO adjust VV future JJ growth NN limits NNS as RB well RB as IN mechanisms NNS to TO establish VV financial JJ penalties NNS for IN noncompliance NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN must MD also RB address VV the DT feasibility NN of IN systemwide JJ limits NNS imposed VVN on IN all DT integrated JJ service NN networks NNS . SENT f SYM The DT commissioner NN shall MD report VV to TO the DT legislative JJ commission NN on IN health NN care NN access NN by IN December NP 1 CD , , 1994 CD , , on IN trends NNS in IN aggregate JJ spending NN and CC premium NN revenue NN for IN health NN plan NN companies NNS . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD use VV data NNS submitted VVN under IN section NN 62 CD P NN . SENT 04 CD and CC other JJ available JJ data NNS to TO complete VV this DT report NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 3 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD J NP . SENT 09 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD a DT , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 1 LS a DT . SENT DUTIES NNS RELATED VVN TO TO COST VV CONTAINMENT NN . SENT a DT ALLOCATION NN OF IN REGIONAL JJ SPENDING NN LIMITS NNS . SENT Regional JJ coordinating VVG boards NNS may MD advise VV the DT commissioner NN regarding VVG allocation NN of IN annual JJ regional JJ limits NNS on IN the DT rate NN of IN growth NN for IN providers NNS in IN the DT regulated VVN all DT payer NN option NN in IN order NN to TO . SENT 1 LS achieve VV communitywide NN and CC regional JJ public JJ health NN goals NNS consistent JJ with IN those DT established VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT and CC JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1108 CD 2 CD promote VV access NN to TO and CC equitable JJ reimbursement NN of IN preventive JJ and CC primary JJ care NN providers NNS . SENT b SYM TECHNICAL JJ ASSISTANCE NN . SENT Regional JJ coordinating VVG boards NNS , , in IN cooperation NN with IN the DT commissioner NN , , shall MD provide VV technical JJ assistance NN to TO parties NNS interested VVN in IN establishing VVG or CC operating VVG a DT community NN integrated JJ service NN network NN or CC integrated JJ service NN network NN within IN the DT region NN . SENT This DT assistance NN must MD complement VV assistance NN provided VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN under IN section NN 62 CD N NP . SENT 23 CD . SENT Sec NN . SENT 4 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD J NP . SENT 152 CD , , subdivision NN 5 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS . SENT USE NN OF IN TECHNOLOGY NP EVALUATION NN . SENT a DT The DT final JJ report NN on IN the DT technology NN evaluation NN and CC the DT commission's NNS comments NNS and CC recommendations NNS may MD be VB used VVN . SENT 1 CD by IN the DT commissioner NN in IN retrospective JJ and CC prospective JJ review NN of IN major JJ expenditures NNS . SENT 2 CD by IN integrated JJ service NN networks NNS and CC other JJ group NN purchasers NNS and CC by IN employers NNS , , in IN making VVG coverage NN , , contracting NN , , purchasing VVG , , and CC reimbursement NN decisions NNS . SENT 3 CD by IN government NN programs NNS and CC regulators NNS of IN the DT regulated VVN all DT payer NN option NN , , in IN making VVG coverage NN , , contracting NN , , purchasing VVG , , and CC reimbursement NN decisions NNS . SENT 4 CD by IN the DT commissioner NN and CC other JJ organizations NNS in IN the DT development NN of IN practice NN parameters NNS . SENT 5 CD 4 CD by IN health NN care NN providers NNS in IN making VVG decisions NNS about IN adding VVG or CC replacing VVG technology NN and CC the DT appropriate JJ use NN of IN technology NN . SENT 6 CD 5 CD by IN consumers NNS in IN making VVG decisions NNS about IN treatment NN . SENT 7 CD 6 CD by IN medical JJ device NN manufacturers NNS in IN developing VVG and CC marketing VVG new JJ technologies NNS . SENT and CC 8 CD 7 CD as IN otherwise RB needed VVN by IN health NN care NN providers NNS , , health NN care NN plans NNS , , consumers NNS , , and CC purchasers NNS . SENT b SYM At IN the DT request NN of IN the DT commissioner NN , , the DT health NN care NN commission NN , , in IN consultation NN with IN the DT health NN technology NN advisory JJ committee NN , , shall MD submit VV specific JJ recommendations NNS relating VVG to TO technologies NNS that WDT have VHP been VBN evaluated VVN under IN this DT section NN for IN purposes NNS of IN retrospective JJ and CC prospective JJ review NN of IN major JJ expenditures NNS and CC coverage NN , , contracting NN , , purchasing VVG , , and CC reimbursement NN decisions NNS affecting VVG state NN programs NNS and CC the DT all DT payer NN option NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 5 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 01 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT HEALTH NN PLAN NN . SENT Health NN plan NN means VVZ a DT health NN plan NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD A DT . SENT 011 CD or CC a DT policy NN , , contract NN , , or CC certificate NN issued VVN by IN a DT community NN integrated JJ service NN network NN . SENT an DT integrated JJ service NN network NN . SENT or CC an DT all DT payer NN insurer NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD P NN . SENT 02 CD a DT health NN carrier NN as IN defined VVN under IN section NN 62 CD A DT . SENT 011 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT Sec NN . SENT 6 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 01 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS . SENT HEALTH NN PLAN NN COMPANY NN . SENT Health NN plan NN company NN means VVZ . SENT 1 LS a DT health NN carrier NN as IN defined VVN under IN section NN 62 CD A DT . SENT 011 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT 2 LS an DT integrated JJ service NN network NN as IN defined VVN under IN section NN 62 CD N NP . SENT 02 CD , , subdivision NN 8 CD . SENT or CC 3 LS an DT all DT payer NN insurer NN as IN defined VVN under IN section NN 62 CD P NN . SENT 02 CD . SENT or CC 4 CD a DT community NN integrated JJ service NN network NN as IN defined VVN under IN section NN 62 CD N NP . SENT 02 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD a DT . SENT Sec NN . SENT 7 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 30 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT 62 CD Q NP . SENT 30 CD EXPEDITED JJ FACT NN FINDING NN AND CC DISPUTE NN RESOLUTION NN PROCESS NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD establish VV an DT expedited JJ fact NN finding NN and CC dispute NN resolution NN process NN to TO assist VV enrollees NNS of IN integrated JJ service NN networks NNS and CC all DT payer NN insurers NNS health NN plan NN companies NNS with IN contested JJ treatment NN , , coverage NN , , and CC JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1109 CD service NN issues NNS to TO be VB in IN effect NN July NP 1 CD , , 1997 CD . SENT The DT commissioner NN may MD order VV an DT integrated JJ service NN network NN or CC an DT all DT payer NN insurer NN a DT health NN plan NN company NN to TO provide VV or CC pay VV for IN a DT service NN that WDT is VBZ within IN the DT universal JJ standard NN benefits NNS set VVD health NN coverage NN . SENT If IN the DT disputed JJ issue NN relates VVZ to TO whether IN a DT service NN is VBZ appropriate JJ and CC necessary JJ , , the DT commissioner NN shall MD issue VV an DT order NN only RB after IN consulting NN with IN appropriate JJ experts NNS knowledgeable JJ , , trained JJ , , and CC practicing VVG in IN the DT area NN in IN dispute NN , , reviewing VVG pertinent JJ literature NN , , and CC considering VVG the DT availability NN of IN satisfactory JJ alternatives NNS . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD take VV steps NNS including VVG but CC not RB limited JJ to TO fining VVG , , suspending VVG , , or CC revoking VVG the DT license NN of IN an DT integrated JJ service NN network NN or CC an DT all DT payer NN insurer NN a DT health NN plan NN company NN that WDT is VBZ the DT subject NN of IN repeated JJ orders NNS by IN the DT commissioner NN that WDT suggests VVZ a DT pattern NN of IN inappropriate JJ underutilization NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 8 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 41 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT 62 CD Q NP . SENT 41 CD ANNUAL JJ IMPLEMENTATION NN REPORT NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN of IN health NN , , in IN consultation NN with IN the DT Minnesota NP health NN care NN commission NN , , shall MD develop VV an DT annual JJ implementation NN report NN to TO be VB submitted VVN to TO the DT legislature NN each DT year NN beginning VVG January NP 1 CD , , 1995 CD , , describing VVG the DT progress NN and CC status NN of IN rule NN development NN and CC implementation NN of IN the DT integrated JJ service NN network NN system NN and CC the DT regulated VVN all DT payer NN option NN , , and CC providing VVG recommendations NNS for IN legislative JJ changes NNS that IN the DT commissioner NN determines VVZ may MD be VB needed VVN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 9 CD . SENT Laws NNS 1994 CD , , chapter NN 625 CD , , article NN 5 CD , , section NN 5 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Sec NN . SENT 5 LS . SENT RECODIFICATION NP AND CC HEALTH NP PLAN NN COMPANY NN REGULATORY JJ REFORM NN . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT PROPOSED VVN LEGISLATION NN . SENT The DT commissioners NNS of IN health NN and CC commerce NN , , in IN consultation NN with IN the DT Minnesota NP health NN care NN commission NN and CC the DT legislative JJ commission NN on IN health NN care NN access NN , , shall MD draft VV proposed VVN legislation NN to TO recodify VV , , simplify VV , , and CC standardize VV all DT statutes NNS , , rules NNS , , regulatory JJ requirements NNS , , and CC procedures NNS relating VVG to TO health NN plan NN companies NNS . SENT The DT recodification NN and CC regulatory JJ reform NN must MD become VV effective JJ simultaneously RB with IN the DT full JJ implementation NN of IN the DT integrated JJ service NN network NN system NN and CC the DT regulated VVN all DT payer NN option NN on IN July NP 1 CD , , 1997 CD . SENT The DT commissioners NNS of IN health NN and CC commerce NN shall MD submit VV to TO the DT legislature NN by IN January NP 1 CD , , 1996 CD , , a DT report NN on IN the DT recodification NN and CC regulatory JJ reform NN with IN proposed VVN legislation NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 10 CD . SENT INSTRUCTION NN TO TO REVISOR NP . SENT RECODIFICATION NN OF IN INTERIM JJ LIMITS NNS . SENT The DT revisor NN of IN statutes NNS shall MD recode VV Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , section NN 62 CD P NN . SENT 04 CD , , as RB amended VVN , , as IN section NN 62 CD J NP . SENT 041 CD , , and CC shall MD recode VV section NN 62 CD P NN . SENT 05 CD , , as RB amended VVN , , as IN section NN 62 CD J NP . SENT 042 CD . SENT Sec NN . SENT 11 CD . SENT REPEALER NN . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 62 CD J NP . SENT 152 CD , , subdivision NN 6 CD . SENT 62 CD P NN . SENT 01 CD . SENT 62 CD P NN . SENT 02 CD . SENT 62 CD P NN . SENT 03 CD . SENT 62 CD P NN . SENT 07 CD . SENT 62 CD P NN . SENT 09 CD . SENT 62 CD P NN . SENT 11 CD . SENT 62 CD P NN . SENT 13 CD . SENT 62 CD P NN . SENT 15 CD . SENT 62 CD P NN . SENT 17 CD . SENT 62 CD P NN . SENT 19 CD . SENT 62 CD P NN . SENT 21 CD . SENT 62 CD P NN . SENT 23 CD . SENT 62 CD P NN . SENT 25 CD . SENT 62 CD P NN . SENT 27 CD . SENT 62 CD P NN . SENT 29 CD . SENT 62 CD P NN . SENT 31 CD . SENT and CC 62 CD P NN . SENT 33 CD , , are VBP repealed VVN . SENT ARTICLE NN 4 CD UNIVERSAL JJ COVERAGE NN Section NP 1 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 165 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT 62 CD Q NP . SENT 165 CD UNIVERSAL JJ COVERAGE NN . SENT It PP is VBZ the DT commitment NN of IN the DT state NN to TO achieve VV universal JJ health NN coverage NN for IN all DT Minnesotans NP by IN July NP 1 CD , , 1997 CD . SENT In IN order NN to TO achieve VV this DT commitment NN , , the DT following VVG goals NNS must MD be VB met VVN . SENT 1 LS every DT Minnesotan JJ shall MD have VH health NN coverage NN and CC shall MD contribute VV to TO the DT costs NNS of IN coverage NN based VVN on IN ability NN to TO pay VV . SENT 2 LS no DT Minnesotan JJ shall MD be VB denied VVN coverage NN or CC forced VVN to TO pay VV more JJR because IN of IN health NN status NN . SENT 3 CD quality NN health NN care NN services NNS must MD be VB accessible JJ to TO all DT Minnesotans NP . SENT 4 LS all DT health NN care NN purchasers NNS must MD be VB placed VVN on IN an DT equal JJ footing NN in IN the DT health NN care NN marketplace NN . SENT and CC 5 CD a DT comprehensive JJ and CC affordable JJ health NN plan NN must MD be VB available JJ to TO all DT Minnesotans NP . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1110 CD Universal NP coverage NN is VBZ achieved VVN when WRB every DT Minnesotan JJ has VHZ access NN to TO the DT full JJ range NN of IN health NN care NN services NNS , , including VVG preventive JJ and CC primary JJ care NN , , and CC pays VVZ into IN the DT system NN according VVG to TO that DT person's JJ ability NN . SENT For IN purposes NNS of IN proceeding VVG with IN further JJR insurance NN reforms NNS under IN section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 18 CD , , universal JJ coverage NN is VBZ achieved VVN when IN fewer JJR than IN four CD percent NN of IN the DT state's NNS population NN does VVZ not RB have VH health NN coverage NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 2 LS . SENT 62 CD Q NP . SENT 166 CD PENALTY NN FOR IN CERTAIN JJ UNINSURED JJ PERSONS NNS . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT DEFINITIONS NNS . SENT a DT For IN the DT purposes NNS of IN this DT section NN , , the DT following VVG terms NNS have VHP the DT meanings NNS given VVN . SENT b SYM Commissioner NP means VVZ the DT commissioner NN of IN revenue NN . SENT c SYM Gross JJ annual JJ income NN has VHZ the DT meaning NN given VVN in IN subtitle NN A NP , , subchapter NN B NN , , of IN the DT Internal NP Revenue NP Code NP of IN 1986 CD , , as RB amended VVN through IN December NP 31 CD , , 1994 CD . SENT d SYM Uninsured JJ means NNS the DT failure NN to TO have VH in IN effect NN for IN a DT minimum NN of IN one CD day NN in IN any DT month NN qualifying VVG coverage NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD L NP . SENT 02 CD , , subdivision NN 24 CD . SENT Coverage NN through IN a DT health NN plan NN company NN must MD be VB at IN least JJS a DT qualified JJ plan NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD E NN . SENT 02 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD . SENT e SYM Household NN unit NN means VVZ a DT Minnesota NP resident NN subject NN to TO taxation NN under IN chapter NN 290 CD and CC all DT dependents NNS claimed VVD on IN the DT resident's JJ federal JJ income NN tax NN return NN for IN the DT reporting VVG year NN . SENT For IN purposes NNS of IN this DT paragraph NN , , married JJ spouses NNS and CC any DT dependents NNS they PP claim VVP are VBP a DT household NN unit NN if IN they PP file VVP a DT joint JJ federal JJ tax NN return NN or CC file VV separate JJ returns NNS but CC reside VV together RB . SENT f SYM Reporting NP year NN means VVZ the DT 12 CD month NN period NN for IN which WDT income NN is VBZ reported VVN for IN purposes NNS of IN chapter NN 290 CD . SENT g NN Filing NN year NN means VVZ the DT 12 CD month NN period NN following VVG the DT reporting VVG year NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT ESTABLISHMENT NN OF IN PENALTY NN . SENT a DT Effective JJ for IN reporting VVG years NNS beginning VVG after IN December NP 31 CD , , 1996 CD , , a DT penalty NN shall MD be VB imposed VVN on IN all DT household NN units NNS with IN gross JJ annual JJ income NN for IN the DT reporting VVG year NN greater JJR than IN 400 CD percent NN of IN the DT federal JJ poverty NN guideline NN for IN a DT family NN of IN that DT size NN , , for IN each DT month NN in IN which WDT one CD or CC more JJR members NNS of IN the DT household NN unit NN are VBP uninsured JJ while IN residing VVG in IN Minnesota NP . SENT The DT penalty NN is VBZ the DT loss NN of IN all DT or CC part NN of IN a DT household NN unit's NNS standard JJ or CC itemized VVN deductions NNS under IN sections NNS 63 CD c NN and CC 63 CD d SYM of IN the DT Internal NP Revenue NP Code NP allowed VVD in IN calculating VVG state NN personal JJ income NN tax NN liability NN under IN chapter NN 290 CD . SENT The DT maximum JJ penalty NN under IN this DT section NN is VBZ 2 CD , , 000 CD for IN a DT household NN unit NN comprised VVN of IN one CD individual NN and CC 5 CD , , 000 CD for IN all DT other JJ household NN units NNS . SENT b SYM The DT penalty NN for IN each DT month NN in IN which WDT any DT member NN of IN the DT household NN unit NN is VBZ uninsured JJ shall MD be VB equal JJ to TO the DT household NN unit's NNS total VVP standard JJ or CC itemized VVN deductions NNS allowed VVN under IN sections NNS 63 CD c NN and CC 63 CD d SYM of IN the DT Internal NP Revenue NP Code NP divided VVD by IN the DT product NN of IN 12 CD times NNS the DT number NN of IN persons NNS in IN the DT household NN unit NN . SENT The DT total JJ penalty NN shall MD be VB equal JJ to TO the DT monthly JJ penalty NN multiplied VVN by IN the DT total JJ number NN of IN months NNS each DT member NN of IN the DT household NN unit NN is VBZ uninsured JJ . SENT c SYM The DT federal JJ poverty NN guideline NN used VVN to TO establish VV gross JJ annual JJ income NN under IN paragraph NN a DT shall MD be VB the DT guideline NN applicable JJ to TO a DT family NN of IN the DT household's NNS size NN in IN effect NN on IN January NP 1 CD of IN the DT reporting VVG year NN . SENT d SYM Proof NN of IN health NN insurance NN coverage NN shall MD occur VV upon IN filing NN of IN the DT Minnesota NP income NN tax NN return NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD incorporate VV a DT section NN into IN the DT tax NN form NN that WDT asks VVZ for IN the DT name NN of IN each DT household NN unit NN member NN , , health NN plan NN company NN or CC other JJ source NN of IN coverage NN , , enrollee NN identification NN number NN , , and CC number NN of IN months NNS each DT member NN of IN the DT household NN unit NN was VBD uninsured JJ while IN residing VVG in IN Minnesota NP . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT HOUSEHOLD NN UNIT NN DUTIES NNS . SENT a DT Each DT household NN unit NN shall MD report VV to TO the DT commissioner NN no RB later RBR than IN April NP 15 CD of IN the DT filing NN year NN the DT information NN required VVN in IN subdivision NN 2 CD , , paragraph NN d NN , , as IN part NN of IN filing VVG the DT Minnesota NP income NN tax NN return NN . SENT b SYM If IN the DT number NN of IN total JJ months NNS in IN which WDT household NN unit NN members NNS were VBD uninsured JJ is VBZ greater JJR than IN zero CD , , the DT household NN unit NN shall MD also RB . SENT 1 CD report NN gross JJ household NN unit NN income NN for IN the DT reporting VVG year NN . SENT 2 LS calculate VV the DT amount NN of IN the DT monthly JJ penalty NN . SENT 3 LS multiply VV the DT total JJ number NN of IN months NNS each DT household NN unit NN member NN was VBD uninsured JJ during IN the DT reporting VVG year NN while IN residing VVG in IN Minnesota NP by IN the DT amount NN of IN the DT monthly JJ penalty NN to TO determine VV the DT annual JJ household NN unit NN penalty NN . SENT and CC JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1111 CD 4 CD add VV the DT amount NN of IN the DT total JJ penalty NN for IN the DT household NN unit NN to TO federal JJ taxable JJ income NN for IN purposes NNS of IN calculating VVG state NN personal JJ income NN tax NN liability NN under IN chapter NN 290 CD . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS . SENT ENFORCEMENT NN . SENT PENALTIES NNS . SENT For IN the DT purpose NN of IN enforcing VVG this DT section NN , , the DT commissioner NN has VHZ all DT powers NNS granted VVN under IN chapter NN 289 CD A NP for IN administration NN and CC collection NN of IN income NN taxes NNS . SENT The DT penalties NNS for IN failure NN to TO pay VV income NN taxes NNS under IN chapter NN 289 CD A DT shall MD apply VV to TO failure NN to TO pay VV a DT penalty NN payment NN under IN this DT section NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS . SENT USE NN OF IN INCREASED JJ TAX NN REVENUE NN . SENT State NN revenue NN attributable JJ to TO the DT penalties NNS assessed VVN under IN this DT section NN shall MD be VB deposited VVN in IN the DT health NN care NN access NN fund NN . SENT Up RB to TO five CD percent NN of IN the DT revenue NN attributable JJ to TO the DT penalty NN may MD be VB used VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN of IN revenue NN to TO administer VV this DT section NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 3 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 18 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT 62 CD Q NP . SENT 18 CD UNIVERSAL JJ COVERAGE NN . SENT INSURANCE NN REFORMS NNS . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT DEFINITION NN . SENT For IN purposes NNS of IN this DT section NN , , 1 CD continuous JJ coverage NN has VHZ the DT meaning NN given VVN in IN section NN 62 CD L NP . SENT 02 CD . SENT 2 CD guaranteed JJ issue NN means VVZ . SENT i NP for IN individual JJ health NN plans NNS , , that IN a DT health NN plan NN company NN shall MD not RB decline VV an DT application NN by IN an DT individual NN for IN any DT individual JJ health NN plan NN offered VVN by IN that DT health NN plan NN company NN , , including VVG coverage NN for IN a DT dependent JJ of IN the DT individual NN to TO whom WP the DT health NN plan NN has VHZ been VBN or CC would MD be VB issued VVN . SENT and CC ii NNS for IN group NN health NN plans NNS , , that IN a DT health NN plan NN company NN shall MD not RB decline VV an DT application NN by IN a DT group NN for IN any DT group NN health NN plan NN offered VVN by IN that DT health NN plan NN company NN and CC shall MD not RB decline VV to TO cover VV under IN the DT group NN health NN plan VVP any DT person NN eligible NN for IN coverage NN under IN the DT group's NN eligibility NN requirements NNS , , including VVG persons NNS who WP become VVP eligible JJ after IN initial JJ issuance NN of IN the DT group NN health NN plan NN . SENT 3 CD qualifying VVG coverage NN has VHZ the DT meaning NN given VVN in IN section NN 62 CD L NP . SENT 02 CD . SENT and CC 4 CD underwriting NN restrictions NNS has VHZ the DT meaning NN given VVN in IN section NN 62 CD L NP . SENT 03 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT INDIVIDUAL JJ MANDATE NN . SENT Effective JJ July NP 1 CD , , 1997 CD , , each DT Minnesota NP resident NN shall MD obtain VV and CC maintain VV qualifying VVG coverage NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT GUARANTEED JJ ISSUE NN . SENT a DT Effective JJ July NP 1 CD , , 1997 CD , , Upon IN the DT attainment NN of IN universal JJ coverage NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 165 CD , , each DT health NN plan NN company NN shall MD offer VV , , sell VV , , issue NN , , or CC renew VV each DT of IN its PP$ individual JJ health NN plan NN forms NNS on IN a DT guaranteed JJ issue NN basis NN to TO any DT Minnesota NP resident NN . SENT b SYM Effective JJ July NP 1 CD , , 1997 CD , , Upon IN the DT attainment NN of IN universal JJ coverage NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 165 CD , , each DT health NN plan NN company NN shall MD offer VV , , sell VV , , issue NN , , or CC renew VV each DT of IN its PP$ group NN health NN plan NN forms NNS to TO any DT employer NN that WDT has VHZ its PP$ principal JJ place NN of IN business NN in IN this DT state NN on IN a DT guaranteed JJ issue NN basis NN , , provided VVN that IN the DT guaranteed JJ issue NN requirement NN does VVZ not RB apply VV to TO employees NNS , , dependents NNS , , or CC other JJ persons NNS to TO be VB covered VVN , , who WP are VBP not RB residents NNS of IN this DT state NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS . SENT UNDERWRITING NN RESTRICTIONS NNS LIMITED JJ . SENT Effective JJ July NP 1 CD , , 1997 CD , , Upon IN the DT attainment NN of IN universal JJ coverage NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 165 CD , , no DT health NN plan NN company NN shall MD offer VV , , sell VV , , issue NN , , or CC renew VV a DT health NN plan NN that WDT has VHZ underwriting NN restrictions NNS that WDT apply VVP to TO a DT Minnesota NP resident NN , , except IN as RB expressly RB permitted VVN under IN this DT section NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS . SENT PREEXISTING VVG CONDITION NN LIMITATIONS NNS . SENT Effective JJ July NP 1 CD , , 1997 CD , , Upon IN the DT attainment NN of IN universal JJ coverage NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 165 CD , , no DT health NN plan NN company NN shall MD offer VV , , sell VV , , issue NN , , or CC renew VV a DT health NN plan NN that WDT contains VVZ a DT preexisting VVG condition NN limitation NN or CC exclusion NN or CC exclusionary JJ rider NN that WDT applies VVZ to TO a DT Minnesota NP resident NN , , except IN a DT limitation NN which WDT is VBZ no RB longer JJR than IN 12 CD months NNS and CC applies VVZ only RB to TO a DT person NN who WP has VHZ not RB maintained VVN continuous JJ coverage NN . SENT An DT unexpired JJ preexisting VVG condition NN limitation NN from IN previous JJ qualifying VVG coverage NN may MD be VB carried VVN over RP to TO new JJ coverage NN under IN a DT health NN plan NN , , if IN the DT unexpired JJ condition NN is VBZ one CD permitted VVN under IN this DT section NN . SENT A DT Minnesota NP resident NN who WP has VHZ not RB maintained VVN continuous JJ coverage NN may MD be VB subjected VVN to TO a DT new JJ 12 CD month NN preexisting VVG condition NN limitation NN after IN each DT break NN in IN continuous JJ coverage NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 6 CD . SENT LIMITS NNS ON IN PREMIUM NN RATE NN VARIATIONS NNS . SENT a DT Effective JJ July NP 1 CD , , 1995 CD 1997 CD , , the DT premium NN rate NN variations NNS permitted VVN under IN sections NNS 62 CD A NP . SENT 65 CD and CC 62 CD L NP . SENT 08 CD become VVN . SENT 1 LS , , for IN factors NNS other JJ than IN age NN and CC geography NN , , 12 CD . SENT 5 LS become VVN 15 CD percent NN of IN the DT index NN rate NN . SENT and CC 2 CD for IN age NN , , 25 CD percent NN of IN the DT index NN rate NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1112 CD b SYM Effective JJ July NP 1 CD , , 1996 CD 1998 CD , , the DT premium NN variations NNS permitted VVN under IN sections NNS 62 CD A NP . SENT 65 CD and CC 62 CD L NP . SENT 08 CD become VVN . SENT 1 LS , , for IN factors NNS other JJ than IN age NN and CC geography NN , , become VVP 7 CD . SENT 5 CD percent NN of IN the DT index NN rate NN . SENT and CC 2 CD for IN age NN , , 15 CD percent NN of IN the DT index NN rate NN . SENT c SYM Effective JJ July NP 1 CD , , 1997 CD 1999 CD , , no DT health NN plan NN company NN shall MD offer VV , , sell VV , , issue NN , , or CC renew VV a DT health NN plan NN , , that WDT is VBZ subject JJ to TO section NN 62 CD A DT . SENT 65 CD or CC 62 CD L NP . SENT 08 CD , , for IN which WDT the DT premium NN rate NN varies VVZ between IN covered VVN persons NNS on IN the DT basis NN of IN any DT factor NN other JJ than IN . SENT 1 CD for IN individual JJ health NN plans NNS , , differences NNS in IN benefits NNS or CC benefit NN design NN , , and CC for IN group NN health NN plans NNS , , actuarially RB valid JJ differences NNS in IN benefits NNS or CC benefit NN design NN . SENT 2 LS the DT number NN of IN persons NNS to TO be VB covered VVN by IN the DT health NN plan NN . SENT 3 LS actuarially RB valid JJ differences NNS in IN expected VVN costs NNS between IN adults NNS and CC children NNS . SENT 4 CD healthy JJ lifestyle NN discounts NNS authorized VVN by IN statute NN . SENT and CC 5 CD for IN individual JJ health NN plans NNS , , geographic JJ variations NNS permitted VVN under IN section NN 62 CD A DT . SENT 65 CD , , and CC for IN group NN health NN plans NNS , , geographic JJ variations NNS permitted VVN under IN section NN 62 CD L NP . SENT 08 CD . SENT and CC 6 CD for IN individual JJ health NN plans NNS , , age NN variations NNS permitted VVN under IN section NN 62 CD A DT . SENT 65 CD , , and CC for IN group NN health NN plans NNS , , age NN variations NNS permitted VVN under IN section NN 62 CD L NP . SENT 08 CD . SENT d SYM All DT premium NN rate NN variations NNS permitted VVN under IN paragraph NN c NN are VBP subject JJ to TO the DT approval NN of IN the DT commissioner NN that WDT regulates VVZ the DT health NN plan NN company NN . SENT e SYM Notwithstanding RB paragraphs VVZ a DT , , b NN , , and CC c LS , , no DT health NN plan NN company NN shall MD renew VV any DT individual NN or CC group NN health NN plan NN , , except IN in IN compliance NN with IN this DT paragraph NN . SENT No DT premium NN rate NN for IN any DT policy NN holder NN or CC contract NN holder NN shall MD increase VV or CC decrease VV upon IN renewal NN , , as IN a DT result NN of IN this DT subdivision NN , , by IN more JJR than IN 15 CD percent NN per IN year NN . SENT The DT increase NN or CC decrease NN described VVN in IN this DT paragraph NN is VBZ in IN addition NN to TO any DT premium NN increase NN or CC decrease NN caused VVN by IN legally RB permissible JJ factors NNS other JJ than IN this DT subdivision NN . SENT If IN a DT premium NN increase NN or CC decrease NN is VBZ constrained VVN by IN this DT paragraph NN , , the DT health NN plan NN company NN may MD implement VV the DT remaining JJ portion NN of IN the DT increase NN or CC decrease NN at IN the DT time NN of IN subsequent JJ annual JJ renewals NNS , , but CC never RB to TO exceed VV 15 CD percent NN per IN year NN for IN paragraphs VVZ a DT , , b NN , , and CC c LS combined VVN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 7 CD . SENT PORTABILITY NN OF IN COVERAGE NN . SENT a DT Effective JJ July NP 1 CD , , 1997 CD , , Upon IN the DT attainment NN of IN universal JJ coverage NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 165 CD , , no DT health NN plan NN company NN shall MD offer VV , , sell VV , , issue NN , , or CC renew VV any DT group NN or CC individual JJ health NN plan NN that WDT does VVZ not RB provide VV for IN guaranteed JJ issue NN , , with IN full JJ credit NN for IN previous JJ qualifying VVG coverage NN against IN any DT preexisting VVG condition NN limitation NN that WDT would MD otherwise RB apply VV under IN subdivision NN 5 CD . SENT No DT health NN plan NN shall MD be VB subject JJ to TO any DT other JJ type NN of IN underwriting NN restriction NN . SENT b SYM Effective JJ July NP 1 CD , , 1995 CD , , Upon IN the DT attainment NN of IN universal JJ coverage NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 165 CD , , no DT health NN plan NN company NN shall MD offer VV , , sell VV , , issue NN , , or CC renew VV any DT group NN or CC individual JJ health NN plan NN that WDT does VVZ not RB , , with IN respect NN to TO individuals NNS who WP maintain VVP continuous JJ coverage NN and CC whose WP$ immediately RB preceding VVG qualifying VVG coverage NN is VBZ a DT health NN plan NN issued VVN by IN medical JJ assistance NN under IN chapter NN 256 CD B NN , , general JJ assistance NN medical JJ care NN under IN chapter NN 256 CD D NP , , or CC the DT MinnesotaCare NP program NN established VVN under IN section NN 256 CD . SENT 9352 CD , , 1 CD make NN coverage NN available JJ on IN a DT guaranteed JJ issue NN basis NN . SENT and CC 2 CD give VVP full JJ credit NN for IN previous JJ continuous JJ coverage NN against IN any DT applicable JJ preexisting VVG condition NN limitation NN or CC exclusion NN . SENT c SYM Paragraph NN b NN applies VVZ to TO individuals NNS whose WP$ immediately RB preceding VVG qualifying VVG coverage NN is VBZ medical JJ assistance NN under IN chapter NN 256 CD B NN , , general JJ assistance NN medical JJ care NN under IN chapter NN 256 CD D NP , , or CC the DT MinnesotaCare NP program NN established VVN under IN section NN 256 CD . SENT 9352 CD , , only RB if IN the DT individual NN has VHZ disenrolled VVN from IN the DT public JJ program NN or CC will MD disenroll VV upon IN issuance NN of IN the DT new JJ coverage NN . SENT Paragraph NN b SYM does VVZ not RB apply VV if IN the DT public JJ program NN uses NNS or CC will MD use VV public JJ funds NNS to TO pay VV the DT premiums NNS for IN an DT individual NN who WP remains VVZ or CC will MD remain VV enrolled VVN in IN the DT public JJ program NN . SENT No DT public JJ funds NNS may MD be VB used VVN to TO purchase VV private JJ coverage NN available JJ under IN this DT paragraph NN . SENT This DT paragraph NN does VVZ not RB prohibit VV public JJ payment NN of IN premiums NNS to TO continue VV private JJ sector NN coverage NN originally RB obtained VVD prior RB to TO enrollment NN in IN the DT public JJ program NN , , where WRB otherwise RB permitted VVN by IN state NN or CC federal JJ law NN . SENT Portability NN coverage NN under IN this DT paragraph NN is VBZ subject JJ to TO the DT provisions NNS of IN section NN 62 CD A DT . SENT 65 CD , , subdivision NN 5 CD , , clause NN b NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1113 CD d SYM Effective JJ July NP 1 CD , , 1994 CD , , no DT health NN plan NN company NN shall MD offer VV , , sell VV , , issue NN , , or CC renew VV any DT group NN health NN plan NN that WDT does VVZ not RB , , with IN respect NN to TO individuals NNS who WP maintain VVP continuous JJ coverage NN and CC who WP qualify VVP under IN the DT group's NN eligibility NN requirements NNS . SENT 1 CD make NN coverage NN available JJ on IN a DT guaranteed JJ issue NN basis NN . SENT and CC 2 CD give VVP full JJ credit NN for IN previous JJ continuous JJ coverage NN against IN any DT applicable JJ preexisting VVG condition NN limitation NN or CC preexisting VVG condition NN exclusion NN . SENT To TO the DT extent NN that IN this DT paragraph NN subdivision NN conflicts NNS with IN chapter NN 62 CD L NP , , with IN respect NN to TO small JJ employers NNS as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD L NP . SENT 02 CD , , chapter NN 62 CD L NP governs VVZ , , regardless RB of IN whether IN the DT group NN sponsor NN is VBZ a DT small JJ employer NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD L NP . SENT 02 CD , , except IN that IN for IN group NN health NN plans NNS issued VVN to TO groups NNS that WDT are VBP not RB small JJ employers NNS , , this DT subdivision's JJ requirement NN that IN the DT individual NN have VHP maintained VVN continuous JJ coverage NN applies VVZ . SENT An DT individual NN who WP has VHZ maintained VVN continuous JJ coverage NN , , but CC would MD be VB considered VVN a DT late JJ entrant NN under IN chapter NN 62 CD L NP , , may MD be VB treated VVN as IN a DT late JJ entrant NN in IN the DT same JJ manner NN under IN this DT subdivision NN as IN permitted VVN under IN chapter NN 62 CD L NP . SENT Subd NP . SENT 8 CD . SENT COMPREHENSIVE JJ HEALTH NP ASSOCIATION NP . SENT Effective JJ July NP 1 CD , , 1997 CD , , Upon IN the DT attainment NN of IN universal JJ coverage NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 165 CD , , the DT comprehensive JJ health NN association NN created VVN in IN section NN 62 CD E NN . SENT 10 CD shall MD not RB accept VV new JJ applicants NNS for IN enrollment NN , , except IN for IN Medicare NP related JJ coverage NN described VVN in IN section NN 62 CD E NN . SENT 12 CD and CC for IN coverage NN described VVN in IN section NN 62 CD E NN . SENT 18 CD . SENT Subd NP . SENT 9 CD . SENT CONTINGENCY NN . SENT FUTURE JJ LEGISLATION NN . SENT This DT section NN , , except IN for IN subdivision NN subdivisions NNS 1 CD , , 6 CD , , and CC 7 CD , , paragraphs VVZ b NN , , c LS , , and CC paragraph NN d NN , , is VBZ not RB intended VVN to TO be VB implemented VVN effective JJ prior RB to TO legislation NN enacted VVN to TO achieve VV specifically RB determining VVG that IN the DT objectives NNS of IN section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 165 CD and CC Laws NP 1994 CD , , chapter NN 625 CD , , article NN 6 CD , , sections NNS 5 CD , , 6 CD , , and CC 7 CD . SENT Subdivision NN 6 CD is VBZ not RB effective JJ until IN an DT effective JJ date NN is VBZ specified VVN in IN 1995 CD legislation NN regarding VVG the DT percentage NN of IN the DT state's JJ population NN without IN health NN coverage NN have VHP been VBN accomplished VVN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 10 CD . SENT REPORTS NNS ON IN HEALTH NP CARE NP ACCESS NN . SENT a DT The NP health NN care NN commission NN shall MD annually RB report VV to TO the DT legislature NN regarding VVG the DT extent NN to TO which WDT the DT state NN is VBZ making VVG progress NN toward IN the DT goal NN of IN universal JJ coverage NN described VVN in IN section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 165 CD . SENT The DT report NN must MD advise VV the DT legislature NN regarding VVG possible JJ additional JJ steps NNS in IN insurance NN reform NN that WDT would MD be VB helpful JJ in IN progressing VVG toward IN universal JJ coverage NN . SENT The DT commission NN shall MD consider VV further JJR initiatives NNS involving VVG purchasing NN pools NNS , , narrowing VVG of IN premium NN variations NNS , , guaranteed JJ issue NN , , portability NN requirements NNS , , preexisting VVG condition NN limitations NNS , , and CC other JJ provisions NNS that WDT provide VVP greater JJR opportunities NNS to TO obtain VV affordable JJ health NN coverage NN . SENT The DT annual JJ report NN must MD be VB submitted VVN no RB later RBR than IN January NP 15 CD of IN each DT year NN , , in IN compliance NN with IN section NN 3 CD . SENT 195 CD . SENT b SYM The DT health NN care NN commission NN shall MD also RB monitor VV federal JJ efforts NNS to TO remove VV barriers NNS to TO expanding VVG access NN at IN the DT state NN level NN , , and CC shall MD recommend VV to TO the DT legislature NN and CC the DT governor NN , , as IN part NN of IN the DT annual JJ report NN required VVN under IN paragraph NN a DT , , any DT steps NNS toward IN achieving VVG universal JJ coverage NN that IN become VVN feasible JJ with IN the DT removal NN of IN these DT barriers NNS . SENT c SYM The DT annual JJ report NN required VVN under IN paragraph NN a DT , , due JJ January NP 15 CD , , 1998 CD , , must MD include VV an DT evaluation NN of IN the DT loss NN of IN personal JJ exemptions NNS required VVN in IN section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 166 CD and CC an DT assessment NN of IN any DT additional JJ steps NNS that WDT may MD be VB necessary JJ to TO achieve VV universal JJ coverage NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 165 CD . SENT Sec NN . SENT 4 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 290 CD . SENT 01 CD , , subdivision NN 19 CD a DT , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 19 CD a DT . SENT ADDITIONS NNS TO TO FEDERAL JJ TAXABLE JJ INCOME NN . SENT For IN individuals NNS , , estates NNS , , and CC trusts NNS , , there EX shall MD be VB added VVN to TO federal JJ taxable JJ income NN . SENT 1 CD i NP interest NN income NN on IN obligations NNS of IN any DT state NN other JJ than IN Minnesota NP or CC a DT political JJ or CC governmental JJ subdivision NN , , municipality NN , , or CC governmental JJ agency NN or CC instrumentality NN of IN any DT state NN other JJ than IN Minnesota NP exempt JJ from IN federal JJ income NN taxes NNS under IN the DT Internal NP Revenue NP Code NP or CC any DT other JJ federal JJ statute NN , , and CC ii NP exempt JJ interest NN dividends NNS as RB defined VVN in IN section NN 852 CD b SYM 5 CD of IN the DT Internal NP Revenue NP Code NP , , except IN the DT portion NN of IN the DT exempt JJ interest NN dividends NNS derived VVN from IN interest NN income NN on IN obligations NNS of IN the DT state NN of IN Minnesota NP or CC its PP$ political JJ or CC governmental JJ subdivisions NNS , , municipalities NNS , , governmental JJ agencies NNS or CC instrumentalities NNS , , but CC only RB if IN the DT portion NN of IN the DT exempt JJ interest NN dividends NNS from IN such JJ Minnesota NP sources NNS paid VVD to TO all DT shareholders NNS represents VVZ 95 CD percent NN or CC more JJR of IN the DT exempt JJ interest NN dividends NNS that WDT are VBP paid VVN by IN the DT regulated JJ investment NN company NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 851 CD a DT of IN the DT Internal NP Revenue NP Code NP , , or CC the DT fund NN of IN the DT regulated JJ investment NN company NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 851 CD h NN of IN the DT Internal NP Revenue NP Code NP , , making VVG the DT payment NN . SENT and CC JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1114 CD iii NN for IN the DT purposes NNS of IN items NNS i NP and CC ii NP , , interest NN on IN obligations NNS of IN an DT Indian JJ tribal JJ government NN described VVN in IN section NN 7871 CD c SYM of IN the DT Internal NP Revenue NP Code NP shall MD be VB treated VVN as IN interest NN income NN on IN obligations NNS of IN the DT state NN in IN which WDT the DT tribe NN is VBZ located VVN . SENT 2 LS the DT amount NN of IN income NN taxes NNS paid VVN or CC accrued VVN within IN the DT taxable JJ year NN under IN this DT chapter NN and CC income NN taxes NNS paid VVN to TO any DT other JJ state NN or CC to TO any DT province NN or CC territory NN of IN Canada NP , , to TO the DT extent NN allowed VVN as IN a DT deduction NN under IN section NN 63 CD d SYM of IN the DT Internal NP Revenue NP Code NP , , but CC the DT addition NN may MD not RB be VB more JJR than IN the DT amount NN by IN which WDT the DT itemized VVN deductions NNS as IN allowed VVN under IN section NN 63 CD d SYM of IN the DT Internal NP Revenue NP Code NP exceeds VVZ the DT amount NN of IN the DT standard JJ deduction NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 63 CD c SYM of IN the DT Internal NP Revenue NP Code NP . SENT For IN the DT purpose NN of IN this DT paragraph NN , , the DT disallowance NN of IN itemized VVN deductions NNS under IN section NN 68 CD of IN the DT Internal NP Revenue NP Code NP of IN 1986 CD , , income NN tax NN is VBZ the DT last JJ itemized VVN deduction NN disallowed VVD . SENT 3 LS the DT capital NN gain NN amount NN of IN a DT lump NN sum NN distribution NN to TO which WDT the DT special JJ tax NN under IN section NN 1122 CD h NN 3 CD B NP ii NNS of IN the DT Tax NP Reform NP Act NP of IN 1986 CD , , Public NP Law NP Number NP 99 CD 514 CD , , applies VVZ . SENT and CC 4 CD the DT amount NN of IN income NN taxes NNS paid VVN or CC accrued VVN within IN the DT taxable JJ year NN under IN this DT chapter NN and CC income NN taxes NNS paid VVN to TO any DT other JJ state NN or CC any DT province NN or CC territory NN of IN Canada NP , , to TO the DT extent NN allowed VVN as IN a DT deduction NN in IN determining VVG federal JJ adjusted JJ gross JJ income NN . SENT For IN the DT purpose NN of IN this DT paragraph NN , , income NN taxes NNS do VVP not RB include VV the DT taxes NNS imposed VVN by IN sections NNS 290 CD . SENT 0922 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , paragraph NN b NN , , 290 CD . SENT 9727 CD , , 290 CD . SENT 9728 CD , , and CC 290 CD . SENT 9729 CD . SENT and CC 5 CD the DT amount NN of IN any DT penalty NN assessed VVN under IN section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 166 CD . SENT ARTICLE NN 5 CD MINNESOTACARE NP PROGRAM NN AND CC PRESCRIPTION NN DRUG NN COVERAGE NN FOR IN LOW JJ INCOME NN MEDICARE NP BENEFICIARIES NNS Section NP 1 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 256 CD . SENT 9353 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT COVERED VVN HEALTH NN SERVICES NNS . SENT Covered VVN health NN services NNS means VVZ the DT health NN services NNS reimbursed VVN under IN chapter NN 256 CD B NN , , with IN the DT exception NN of IN inpatient NN hospital NN services NNS , , special JJ education NN services NNS , , private JJ duty NN nursing NN services NNS , , adult JJ dental JJ care NN services NNS other JJ than IN preventive JJ services NNS , , orthodontic JJ services NNS , , medical JJ transportation NN services NNS , , personal JJ care NN assistant NN and CC case NN management NN services NNS , , hospice NN care NN services NNS , , nursing VVG home NN or CC intermediate JJ care NN facilities NNS services NNS , , inpatient NN mental JJ health NN services NNS , , and CC chemical JJ dependency NN services NNS . SENT Outpatient NN mental JJ health NN services NNS covered VVN under IN the DT MinnesotaCare NP program NN are VBP limited VVN to TO diagnostic JJ assessments NNS , , psychological JJ testing NN , , explanation NN of IN findings NNS , , medication NN management NN by IN a DT physician NN , , day NN treatment NN , , partial JJ hospitalization NN , , and CC individual JJ , , family NN , , and CC group NN psychotherapy NN . SENT Abortion NN services NNS are VBP covered VVN under IN MinnesotaCare NP only RB if IN the DT condition NN in IN section NN 256 CD B NN . SENT 0625 CD , , subdivision NN 16 CD , , paragraph NN a DT , , is VBZ met VVN . SENT Covered VVN health NN services NNS shall MD be VB expanded VVN as IN provided VVN in IN this DT section NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 2 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 256 CD . SENT 9354 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT CHILDREN NNS . SENT EXPANSION NN AND CC CONTINUATION NN OF IN ELIGIBILITY NN . SENT a DT CHILDREN NNS . SENT Prior RB to TO October NP 1 CD , , 1992 CD , , eligible JJ persons NNS means VVZ children NNS who WP are VBP one CD year NN of IN age NN or CC older JJR but CC less JJR than IN 18 CD years NNS of IN age NN who WP have VHP gross JJ family NN incomes NNS that WDT are VBP equal JJ to TO or CC less JJR than IN 150 CD 185 CD percent NN of IN the DT federal JJ poverty NN guidelines NNS and CC who WP are VBP not RB eligible JJ for IN medical JJ assistance NN without IN a DT spenddown NN under IN chapter NN 256 CD B NN and CC who WP are VBP not RB otherwise RB insured VVN for IN the DT covered VVN services NNS . SENT The DT period NN of IN eligibility NN extends VVZ from IN the DT first JJ day NN of IN the DT month NN in IN which WDT the DT child's JJ first JJ birthday NN occurs VVZ to TO the DT last JJ day NN of IN the DT month NN in IN which WDT the DT child NN becomes VVZ 18 CD years NNS old JJ . SENT b SYM EXPANSION NN OF IN ELIGIBILITY NN . SENT Eligibility NN for IN MinnesotaCare NP shall MD be VB expanded VVN as IN provided VVN in IN subdivisions NNS 2 CD to TO 5 CD , , except IN children NNS who WP meet VVP the DT criteria NNS in IN this DT subdivision NN shall MD continue VV to TO be VB enrolled VVN pursuant JJ to TO this DT subdivision NN . SENT The DT enrollment NN requirements NNS in IN this DT paragraph NN apply VV to TO enrollment NN under IN subdivisions NNS 1 CD to TO 5 CD . SENT Parents NNS who WP enroll VVP in IN the DT MinnesotaCare NP program NN must MD also RB enroll VV their PP$ children NNS and CC dependent JJ siblings NNS , , if IN the DT children NNS and CC their PP$ dependent JJ siblings NNS are VBP eligible JJ . SENT Children NNS and CC dependent JJ siblings NNS may MD be VB enrolled VVN separately RB without IN enrollment NN by IN parents NNS . SENT However RB , , if IN one CD parent NN in IN the DT household NN enrolls VVZ , , both DT parents NNS must MD enroll VV , , unless IN other JJ insurance NN is VBZ available JJ . SENT If IN one CD child NN from IN a DT family NN is VBZ enrolled VVN , , all DT children NNS must MD be VB enrolled VVN , , unless IN other JJ insurance NN is VBZ available JJ . SENT If IN one CD spouse NN in IN a DT household NN enrolls VVZ , , the DT other JJ spouse NN in IN the DT household NN must MD also RB enroll VV , , unless IN other JJ insurance NN is VBZ available JJ . SENT Families NNS cannot NN choose VVP to TO enroll VV only RB certain JJ uninsured JJ members NNS . SENT For IN purposes NNS of IN this DT section NN , , a DT dependent JJ sibling NN means VVZ an DT unmarried JJ child NN who WP is VBZ a DT full JJ time NN student NN under IN the DT age NN of IN 25 CD years NNS who WP is VBZ financially RB dependent JJ upon IN a DT parent NN . SENT Proof NN of IN school NN enrollment NN will MD be VB required VVN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1115 CD c SYM CONTINUATION NN OF IN ELIGIBILITY NN . SENT Individuals NNS who WP initially RB enroll VVP in IN the DT MinnesotaCare NP program NN under IN the DT eligibility NN criteria NNS in IN subdivisions NNS 2 CD to TO 5 CD remain VVP eligible JJ for IN the DT MinnesotaCare NP program NN , , regardless RB of IN age NN , , place NN of IN residence NN , , or CC the DT presence NN or CC absence NN of IN children NNS in IN the DT same JJ household NN , , as RB long RB as IN all DT other JJ eligibility NN criteria NNS are VBP met VVN and CC residence NN in IN Minnesota NP and CC continuous JJ enrollment NN in IN the DT MinnesotaCare NP program NN or CC medical JJ assistance NN are VBP maintained VVN . SENT In IN order NN for IN either DT parent NN or CC either DT spouse NN in IN a DT household NN to TO remain VV enrolled VVN , , both CC must MD remain VV enrolled VVN , , unless IN other JJ insurance NN is VBZ available JJ . SENT Sec NN . SENT 3 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 256 CD . SENT 9354 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS . SENT FAMILIES NNS WITH IN CHILDREN NNS . SENT ELIGIBILITY NN BASED VVN ON IN PERCENTAGE NN OF IN INCOME NN PAID VVN FOR IN HEALTH NN COVERAGE NN . SENT Beginning VVG January NP 1 CD , , 1993 CD , , eligible JJ persons NNS means VVZ children NNS , , parents NNS , , and CC dependent JJ siblings NNS residing VVG in IN the DT same JJ household NN who WP are VBP not RB eligible JJ for IN medical JJ assistance NN without IN a DT spenddown NN under IN chapter NN 256 CD B NN . SENT Children NNS who WP meet VVP the DT criteria NNS in IN subdivision NN subdivisions NNS 1 CD or CC 4 CD a DT shall MD continue VV to TO be VB enrolled VVN pursuant JJ to TO subdivision NN 1 CD those DT subdivisions NNS . SENT Persons NNS who WP are VBP eligible JJ under IN this DT subdivision NN or CC subdivision NN 2 CD , , 3 CD , , or CC 5 CD must MD pay VV a DT premium NN as IN determined VVN under IN sections NNS 256 CD . SENT 9357 CD and CC 256 CD . SENT 9358 CD , , and CC children NNS eligible JJ under IN subdivision NN 1 CD must MD pay VV the DT premium NN required VVN under IN section NN 256 CD . SENT 9356 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT Individuals NNS and CC families NNS whose WP$ income NN is VBZ greater JJR than IN the DT limits NNS established VVN under IN section NN 256 CD . SENT 9358 CD may MD not RB enroll VV in IN MinnesotaCare NP . SENT Sec NN . SENT 4 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 256 CD . SENT 9354 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS a DT . SENT CHILDREN NNS WITH IN LOWER JJR INCOMES NNS . SENT Beginning VVG July NP 1 CD , , 1993 CD , , the DT definition NN of IN eligible JJ persons NNS is VBZ expanded VVN to TO include VV children NNS who WP are VBP one CD year NN of IN age NN or CC older JJR but CC less JJR than IN 18 CD years NNS of IN age NN who WP have VHP gross JJ family NN incomes NNS that WDT are VBP equal JJ to TO or CC less JJR than IN 150 CD percent NN of IN the DT federal JJ poverty NN guidelines NNS and CC who WP are VBP not RB eligible JJ for IN medical JJ assistance NN without IN a DT spenddown NN under IN chapter NN 256 CD B NN and CC who WP are VBP not RB otherwise RB insured VVN for IN the DT covered VVN services NNS . SENT The DT period NN of IN eligibility NN extends VVZ from IN the DT first JJ day NN of IN the DT month NN in IN which WDT the DT child's JJ first JJ birthday NN occurs VVZ to TO the DT last JJ day NN of IN the DT month NN in IN which WDT the DT child NN becomes VVZ 18 CD years NNS old JJ . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD exclude VV all DT earned VVN income NN of IN dependent JJ children NNS who WP . SENT 1 LS are VBP full JJ time NN or CC part NN time NN students NNS . SENT 2 LS are VBP employed VVN for IN less JJR than IN 37 CD . SENT 5 CD hours NNS per IN week NN . SENT and CC 3 CD earn VVP less JJR than IN 10 CD , , 000 CD a DT year NN in IN total NN from IN all DT sources NNS of IN employment NN , , when WRB calculating VVG gross JJ family NN incomes NNS for IN applicants NNS who WP would MD otherwise RB be VB eligible JJ under IN this DT subdivision NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 5 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 256 CD . SENT 9354 CD , , subdivision NN 5 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS . SENT ADDITION NN OF IN SINGLE JJ ADULTS NNS AND CC HOUSEHOLDS NNS WITH IN NO DT CHILDREN NNS . SENT a DT Beginning VVG October NP 1 CD , , 1994 CD , , the DT definition NN of IN eligible JJ persons NNS shall MD is VBZ expanded VVN to TO include VV all DT individuals NNS and CC households NNS with IN no DT children NNS who WP have VHP gross JJ family NN incomes NNS that WDT are VBP equal JJ to TO or CC less JJR than IN 125 CD percent NN of IN the DT federal JJ poverty NN guidelines NNS and CC who WP are VBP not RB eligible JJ for IN medical JJ assistance NN without IN a DT spenddown NN under IN chapter NN 256 CD B NN . SENT b SYM Beginning VVG October NP 1 CD , , 1995 CD , , eligible JJ persons NNS means VVZ all DT individuals NNS and CC families NNS who WP are VBP not RB eligible JJ for IN medical JJ assistance NN without IN a DT spenddown NN under IN chapter NN 256 CD B NN . SENT If IN the DT federal JJ Health NP Care NP Financing NP Administration NP approves VVZ the DT section NN 1115 CD MinnesotaCare NP health NN care NN reform NN waiver NN request NN submitted VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN , , and CC federal JJ financial JJ participation NN is VBZ made VVN available JJ for IN MinnesotaCare NP enrollees NNS in IN families NNS with IN children NNS , , beginning VVG July NP 1 CD , , 1995 CD , , or CC on IN the DT day NN federal JJ financial JJ participation NN for IN MinnesotaCare NP enrollees NNS in IN families NNS with IN children NNS is VBZ made VVN available JJ , , whichever WDT is VBZ later RBR , , the DT definition NN of IN eligible JJ persons NNS is VBZ expanded VVN to TO include VV all DT individuals NNS and CC households NNS with IN no DT children NNS who WP have VHP gross JJ family NN incomes NNS that WDT are VBP equal JJ or CC less JJR than IN 150 CD percent NN of IN the DT federal JJ poverty NN guidelines NNS and CC who WP are VBP not RB eligible JJ for IN medical JJ assistance NN without IN a DT spenddown NN under IN chapter NN 256 CD B NN . SENT If IN the DT MinnesotaCare NP health NN care NN reform NN waiver NN request NN is VBZ not RB approved VVN , , or CC is VBZ approved VVN in IN part NN without IN federal JJ financial JJ participation NN being VBG made VVN available JJ for IN all DT MinnesotaCare NP enrollees NNS in IN families NNS with IN children NNS , , eligibility NN for IN individuals NNS and CC households NNS shall MD be VB determined VVN as IN provided VVN in IN paragraph NN a DT . SENT c SYM All DT eligible JJ persons NNS under IN paragraphs VVZ a DT and CC b LS are VBP eligible JJ for IN coverage NN through IN the DT MinnesotaCare NP program NN but CC must MD pay VV a DT premium NN as IN determined VVN under IN sections NNS 256 CD . SENT 9357 CD and CC 256 CD . SENT 9358 CD . SENT Individuals NNS and CC families NNS whose WP$ income NN is VBZ greater JJR than IN the DT limits NNS established VVN under IN section NN 256 CD . SENT 9358 CD may MD not RB enroll VV in IN the DT MinnesotaCare NP program NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1116 CD Sec NN . SENT 6 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 256 CD . SENT 9357 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT GENERAL JJ REQUIREMENTS NNS . SENT Families NNS and CC individuals NNS are VBP eligible JJ for IN subsidized JJ premium NN payments NNS based VVN on IN a DT sliding VVG scale NN under IN section NN 256 CD . SENT 9358 CD only RB if IN the DT family NN or CC individual NN meets VVZ the DT requirements NNS in IN subdivisions NNS 2 CD and CC 3 CD . SENT Families NNS and CC individuals NNS who WP enroll VVP on IN or CC after IN October NP 1 CD , , 1992 CD , , are VBP eligible JJ for IN subsidized JJ premium NN payments NNS based VVN on IN a DT sliding VVG scale NN under IN section NN 256 CD . SENT 9358 CD only RB if IN the DT family NN or CC individual NN meets VVZ the DT requirements NNS in IN subdivisions NNS 2 CD and CC 3 CD . SENT Children NNS already RB enrolled VVD in IN the DT children's JJ health NN plan NN as IN of IN September NP 30 CD , , 1992 CD , , eligible JJ under IN section NN 256 CD . SENT 9354 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , paragraph NN a DT , , children NNS who WP enroll VVP in IN the DT MinnesotaCare NP program NN after IN September NP 30 CD , , 1992 CD , , pursuant JJ to TO Laws NP 1992 CD , , chapter NN 549 CD , , article NN 4 CD , , section NN 17 CD , , and CC children NNS who WP enroll VVP under IN section NN 256 CD . SENT 9354 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD a DT , , are VBP eligible JJ for IN subsidized JJ premium NN payments NNS without IN meeting VVG these DT requirements NNS , , as RB long RB as IN they PP maintain VVP continuous JJ coverage NN in IN the DT MinnesotaCare NP plan NN or CC medical JJ assistance NN . SENT Families NNS and CC individuals NNS who WP initially RB enrolled VVD in IN MinnesotaCare NP under IN section NN 256 CD . SENT 9354 CD , , and CC whose WP$ income NN increases NNS above IN the DT limits NNS established VVN in IN section NN 256 CD . SENT 9358 CD , , may MD continue VV enrollment NN and CC pay VV the DT full JJ cost NN of IN coverage NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 7 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 256 CD . SENT 9357 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT MUST MD NOT RB HAVE VH ACCESS NN TO TO EMPLOYER NN SUBSIDIZED JJ COVERAGE NN . SENT a DT To TO be VB eligible JJ for IN subsidized JJ premium NN payments NNS based VVN on IN a DT sliding VVG scale NN , , a DT family NN or CC individual NN must MD not RB have VH access NN to TO subsidized JJ health NN coverage NN through IN an DT employer NN , , and CC must MD not RB have VH had VHN access NN to TO subsidized JJ health NN coverage NN through IN an DT employer NN for IN the DT 18 CD months NNS prior RB to TO application NN for IN subsidized JJ coverage NN under IN the DT MinnesotaCare NP program NN . SENT The DT requirement NN that IN the DT family NN or CC individual NN must MD not RB have VH had VHN access NN to TO employer NN subsidized JJ coverage NN during IN the DT previous JJ 18 CD months NNS does VVZ not RB apply VV if IN . SENT 1 CD employer NN subsidized JJ coverage NN was VBD lost VVN due RB to TO the DT death NN of IN an DT employee NN or CC divorce NN . SENT 2 CD employer NN subsidized JJ coverage NN was VBD lost VVN because IN an DT individual NN became VVD ineligible NN for IN coverage NN as IN a DT child NN or CC dependent JJ . SENT or CC 3 CD employer NN subsidized JJ coverage NN was VBD lost VVN for IN reasons NNS that WDT would MD not RB disqualify VV the DT individual NN for IN unemployment NN benefits NNS under IN section NN 268 CD . SENT 09 CD and CC the DT family NN or CC individual NN has VHZ not RB had VHN access NN to TO employer NN subsidized JJ coverage NN since IN the DT layoff NN loss NN of IN coverage NN . SENT If IN employer NN subsidized JJ coverage NN was VBD lost VVN for IN reasons NNS that WDT disqualify VV an DT individual NN for IN unemployment NN benefits NNS under IN section NN 268 CD . SENT 09 CD , , children NNS of IN that DT individual NN are VBP exempt JJ from IN the DT requirement NN of IN no DT access NN to TO employer NN subsidized JJ coverage NN for IN the DT 18 CD months NNS prior RB to TO application NN , , as RB long RB as IN the DT children NNS have VHP not RB had VHN access NN to TO employer NN subsidized JJ coverage NN since IN the DT disqualifying VVG event NN . SENT The DT requirement NN that IN the DT family NN or CC individual NN must MD not RB have VH had VHN access NN to TO employer NN subsidized JJ coverage NN during IN the DT previous JJ 18 CD months NNS does VVZ apply VV if IN employer NN subsidized JJ coverage NN is VBZ lost VVN due RB to TO an DT employer NN terminating VVG health NN care NN coverage NN as IN an DT employee NN benefit NN . SENT b SYM For IN purposes NNS of IN this DT requirement NN , , subsidized JJ health NN coverage NN means VVZ health NN coverage NN for IN which WDT the DT employer NN pays VVZ at IN least JJS 50 CD percent NN of IN the DT cost NN of IN coverage NN for IN the DT employee NN , , excluding VVG dependent JJ coverage NN , , or CC a DT higher JJR percentage NN as IN specified VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT Children NNS are VBP eligible JJ for IN employer NN subsidized JJ coverage NN through IN either DT parent NN , , including VVG the DT noncustodial JJ parent NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN must MD treat VV employer NN contributions NNS to TO Internal NP Revenue NP Code NP Section NN 125 CD plans NNS as IN qualified JJ employer NN subsidies NNS toward IN the DT cost NN of IN health NN coverage NN for IN employees NNS for IN purposes NNS of IN this DT subdivision NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 8 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 256 CD . SENT 9357 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT PERIOD NN UNINSURED JJ . SENT To TO be VB eligible JJ for IN subsidized JJ premium NN payments NNS based VVN on IN a DT sliding VVG scale NN , , families NNS and CC individuals NNS initially RB enrolled VVD in IN the DT MinnesotaCare NP program NN under IN section NN 256 CD . SENT 9354 CD , , subdivisions NNS 4 CD and CC 5 CD , , must MD have VH had VHN no DT health NN coverage NN for IN at IN least JJS four CD months NNS prior RB to TO application NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN may MD change VV this DT eligibility NN criterion NN for IN sliding VVG scale NN premiums NNS without IN complying VVG with IN rulemaking VVG requirements NNS in IN order NN to TO remain VV within IN the DT limits NNS of IN available JJ appropriations NNS . SENT The DT requirement NN of IN at IN least JJS four CD months NNS of IN no DT health NN coverage NN prior RB to TO application NN for IN the DT MinnesotaCare NP program NN does VVZ not RB apply VV to TO . SENT 1 CD families NNS , , children NNS , , and CC individuals NNS who WP want VVP to TO apply VV for IN the DT MinnesotaCare NP program NN upon IN termination NN from IN the DT medical JJ assistance NN program NN , , general JJ assistance NN medical JJ care NN program NN , , or CC coverage NN under IN a DT regional JJ demonstration NN project NN for IN the DT uninsured JJ funded VVN under IN section NN 256 CD B NN . SENT 73 CD , , the DT Hennepin NP county NN assured VVD care NN program NN , , or CC the DT Group NP Health NP , , Inc NP . SENT , , community NN health NN plan NN . SENT This DT subdivision NN does VVZ not RB apply VV to TO . SENT 2 CD families NNS and CC individuals NNS initially RB enrolled VVN under IN sections NNS section NN 256 CD . SENT 9354 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD , , paragraph NN a DT , , and CC 2 CD , , or CC to TO . SENT 3 CD children NNS enrolled VVD pursuant JJ to TO Laws NP 1992 CD , , chapter NN 549 CD , , article NN 4 CD , , section NN 17 CD . SENT . SENT or CC JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1117 CD 4 CD individuals NNS currently RB serving VVG or CC who WP have VHP served VVN in IN the DT military JJ reserves NNS , , and CC dependents NNS of IN these DT individuals NNS , , if IN these DT individuals NNS . SENT i NP reapply NN for IN MinnesotaCare NP coverage NN after IN a DT period NN of IN active JJ military JJ service NN during IN which WDT they PP had VHD been VBN covered VVN by IN the DT Civilian JJ Health NP and CC Medical NP Program NP of IN the DT Uniformed NP Services NPS CHAMPUS NP . SENT ii NNS were VBD covered VVN under IN MinnesotaCare NP immediately RB prior RB to TO obtaining VVG coverage NN under IN CHAMPUS NP . SENT and CC iii NNS have VHP maintained VVN continuous JJ coverage NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 9 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 256 CD . SENT 9358 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 7 CD . SENT MINIMUM JJ PREMIUM NN PAYMENT NN . SENT Beginning VVG with IN premium NN payments NNS due JJ on IN or CC after IN July NP 1 CD , , 1995 CD , , the DT commissioner NN shall MD require VV all DT MinnesotaCare NP enrollees NNS to TO pay VV a DT minimum JJ premium NN of IN 4 CD per IN month NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 10 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 256 CD . SENT 9363 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS a DT . SENT EXEMPTION NN FROM IN ENROLLMENT NN IN IN MANAGED JJ CARE NP . SENT a DT For IN purposes NNS of IN this DT subdivision NN , , health NN care NN facility NN means VVZ an DT Indian JJ health NN service NN hospital NN and CC health NN care NN facility NN , , and CC satellite NN clinic NN , , that WDT is VBZ located VVN on IN the DT Red NP Lake NP Band NP of IN Chippewa NP Indian NP Reservation NN and CC serves VVZ American JJ Indian JJ people NNS . SENT b SYM Persons NP enrolled VVN in IN the DT MinnesotaCare NP , , medical JJ assistance NN , , or CC general JJ assistance NN medical JJ care NN program NN living VVG on IN the DT Red NP Lake NP Chippewa NP Indian JJ Reservation NN , , and CC using VVG a DT health NN care NN facility NN as IN defined VVN in IN paragraph NN a DT , , shall MD be VB exempt JJ from IN enrollment NN in IN managed VVN care NN plans NNS . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD continue VV to TO reimburse VV the DT health NN care NN facility NN under IN the DT MinnesotaCare NP program NN on IN a DT cost NN basis NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 11 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 256 CD B NN . SENT 057 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT QUALIFIED JJ MEDICARE NP BENEFICIARIES NNS . SENT A DT person NN who WP is VBZ entitled VVN to TO Part NP A NP Medicare NP benefits NNS , , whose WP$ income NN is VBZ equal JJ to TO or CC less JJR than IN 85 CD 150 CD percent NN of IN the DT federal JJ poverty NN guidelines NNS , , and CC whose WP$ assets NNS are VBP no RB more RBR than IN twice RB the DT asset NN limit NN used VVN to TO determine VV eligibility NN for IN the DT supplemental JJ security NN income NN program NN , , is VBZ eligible JJ for IN medical JJ assistance NN reimbursement NN of IN Part NP A NP and CC Part NP B NP premiums NNS , , Part NP A NP and CC Part NP B NP coinsurance NN and CC deductibles NNS , , and CC cost VV effective JJ premiums NNS for IN enrollment NN with IN a DT health NN maintenance NN organization NN or CC a DT competitive JJ medical JJ plan NN under IN section NN 1876 CD of IN the DT Social NP Security NP Act NP , , and CC prescription NN drugs NNS . SENT The DT income NN limit NN shall MD be VB increased VVN to TO 90 CD percent NN of IN the DT federal JJ poverty NN guidelines NNS on IN January NP 1 CD , , 1990 CD . SENT and CC to TO 100 CD percent NN on IN January NP 1 CD , , 1991 CD . SENT Reimbursement NN of IN the DT Medicare NP coinsurance NN and CC deductibles NNS , , when WRB added VVN to TO the DT amount NN paid VVN by IN Medicare NP , , must MD not RB exceed VV the DT total JJ rate NN the DT provider NN would MD have VH received VVN for IN the DT same JJ service NN or CC services NNS if IN the DT person NN were VBD a DT medical JJ assistance NN recipient NN with IN Medicare NP coverage NN . SENT Increases NNS in IN benefits NNS under IN Title NP II NP of IN the DT Social NP Security NP Act NP shall MD not RB be VB counted VVN as IN income NN for IN purposes NNS of IN this DT subdivision NN until IN the DT first JJ day NN of IN the DT second JJ full JJ month NN following VVG publication NN of IN the DT change NN in IN the DT federal JJ poverty NN guidelines NNS . SENT The DT coverage NN of IN drugs NNS shall MD be VB in IN accordance NN with IN section NN 256 CD B NN . SENT 0625 CD , , subdivision NN 13 CD , , except IN that WDT a DT copayment NN of IN 3 CD shall MD be VB required VVN for IN each DT prescription NN filled VVD . SENT Medical JJ assistance NN payment NN for IN prescription NN drugs NNS for IN persons NNS eligible JJ under IN this DT subdivision NN shall MD be VB reduced VVN by IN 3 CD to TO account VV for IN the DT copayment NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 12 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 256 CD B NN . SENT 69 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS a DT . SENT EXEMPTION NN FROM IN PARTICIPATION NN . SENT a DT For IN purposes NNS of IN this DT subdivision NN , , health NN care NN facility NN means VVZ an DT Indian JJ health NN service NN hospital NN and CC health NN care NN facility NN , , and CC satellite NN clinic NN , , that WDT is VBZ located VVN on IN the DT Red NP Lake NP Band NP of IN Chippewa NP Indian NP Reservation NN and CC serves VVZ American JJ Indian JJ people NNS . SENT b SYM Persons NP living NN on IN the DT Red NP Lake NP Chippewa NP Indian JJ Reservation NN and CC using VVG a DT health NN care NN facility NN as IN defined VVN in IN paragraph NN a DT shall MD be VB exempt JJ from IN participating VVG in IN the DT prepaid JJ medical JJ assistance NN demonstration NN project NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD continue VV to TO reimburse VV the DT health NN care NN facility NN under IN medical JJ assistance NN on IN a DT cost NN basis NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 13 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 256 CD D NP . SENT 03 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS a DT . SENT EXEMPTION NN FROM IN ENROLLMENT NN . SENT a DT For IN purposes NNS of IN this DT subdivision NN , , health NN care NN facility NN means VVZ an DT Indian JJ health NN service NN hospital NN and CC health NN care NN facility NN , , and CC satellite NN clinic NN , , that WDT is VBZ located VVN on IN the DT Red NP Lake NP Band NP of IN Chippewa NP Indian NP Reservation NN and CC primarily RB serves VVZ American JJ Indian JJ people NNS . SENT b SYM Persons NP living NN on IN the DT Red NP Lake NP Chippewa NP Indian JJ Reservation NN and CC using VVG a DT health NN care NN facility NN as IN defined VVN in IN paragraph NN a DT shall MD be VB exempt JJ from IN enrollment NN in IN a DT prepaid JJ health NN plan NN under IN general JJ assistance NN medical JJ care NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD continue VV to TO reimburse VV the DT health NN care NN facility NN under IN general JJ assistance NN medical JJ care NN on IN a DT cost NN basis NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1118 CD Sec NN . SENT 14 CD . SENT EFFECTIVE JJ DATE NN . SENT The DT amendments NNS to TO section NN 11 CD section NN 256 CD B NN . SENT 057 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD shall MD be VB effective JJ only RB if IN federal JJ approval NN is VBZ obtained VVN and CC a DT notice NN of IN approval NN is VBZ published VVN in IN the DT State NP Register NP . SENT The DT effective JJ date NN shall MD be VB July NP 1 CD , , 1996 CD , , or CC the DT first JJ of IN the DT month NN occurring VVG 90 CD days NNS after IN the DT receipt NN of IN written JJ federal JJ approval NN , , whichever WDT is VBZ later RBR . SENT ARTICLE NN 6 CD INSURANCE NN REFORM NN Section NP 1 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 60 CD A DT . SENT 02 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD a DT , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 1 LS a DT . SENT ASSOCIATION NN OR CC ASSOCIATIONS NNS . SENT a DT Association NP or CC associations NNS means VVZ an DT organized JJ body NN of IN people NNS who WP have VHP some DT interest NN in IN common JJ and CC that WDT has VHZ at IN the DT onset NN a DT minimum NN of IN 100 CD persons NNS . SENT is VBZ organized VVN and CC maintained VVN in IN good JJ faith NN for IN purposes NNS other JJ than IN that DT of IN obtaining VVG insurance NN . SENT and CC has VHZ a DT constitution NN and CC bylaws NNS which WDT provide VVP that IN . SENT 1 LS the DT association NN or CC associations NNS hold VVP regular JJ meetings NNS not RB less RBR frequently RB than IN annually RB to TO further JJR purposes NNS of IN the DT members NNS . SENT 2 CD except IN for IN credit NN unions NNS , , the DT association NN or CC associations NNS collect VVP dues NNS or CC solicit VV contributions NNS from IN members NNS . SENT 3 LS the DT members NNS have VHP voting JJ privileges NNS and CC representation NN on IN the DT governing VVG board NN and CC committees NNS , , which WDT provide VVP the DT members NNS with IN control NN of IN the DT association NN including VVG the DT purchase NN and CC administration NN of IN insurance NN products NNS offered VVN to TO members NNS . SENT and CC 4 LS the DT members NNS are VBP not RB , , within IN the DT first JJ 30 CD days NNS of IN membership NN , , directly RB solicited VVN , , offered VVN , , or CC sold VVD an DT insurance NN policy NN if IN the DT policy NN is VBZ available JJ as IN an DT association NN benefit NN . SENT b SYM An DT association NN may MD apply VV to TO the DT commissioner NN for IN a DT waiver NN of IN the DT 30 CD day NN waiting VVG period NN to TO that DT association NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN may MD grant VV the DT waiver NN upon IN a DT finding NN of IN all DT of IN the DT following NN . SENT 1 LS the DT association NN is VBZ in IN full JJ compliance NN with IN this DT subdivision NN . SENT 2 CD sanctions NNS have VHP not RB been VBN imposed VVN against IN the DT association NN as IN a DT result NN of IN significant JJ disciplinary JJ action NN by IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT and CC 3 CD at IN least JJS 80 CD percent NN of IN the DT association's NNS income NN comes VVZ from IN dues NNS , , contributions NNS , , or CC sources NNS other JJ than IN income NN from IN the DT sale NN of IN insurance NN . SENT c SYM For IN purposes NNS of IN health NN plan NN and CC accident NN and CC health NN insurance NN regulation NN , , a DT multiple JJ employer NN trust NN is VBZ deemed VVN to TO be VB an DT association NN . SENT Multiple JJ employer NN trust NN means VVZ a DT trust NN organized VVN for IN the DT benefit NN of IN two CD or CC more JJR employers NNS for IN the DT purpose NN of IN providing VVG health NN plan NN and CC accident NN and CC health NN insurance NN coverage NN to TO employees NNS and CC dependents NNS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 2 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD A DT . SENT 10 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT REQUIREMENTS NNS . SENT Group NN accident NN and CC health NN insurance NN is VBZ hereby RB declared VVN to TO be VB that DT form NN of IN accident NN and CC health NN insurance NN covering VVG not RB less JJR than IN two CD employees NNS nor CC less JJR than IN ten CD members NNS , , and CC which WDT may MD include VV the DT employee's NNS or CC member's NNS dependents NNS , , consisting VVG of IN husband NN , , wife NN , , children NNS , , and CC actual JJ dependents NNS residing VVG in IN the DT household NN , , written VVN under IN a DT master NN policy NN issued VVN to TO any DT governmental JJ corporation NN , , unit NN , , agency NN , , or CC department NN thereof RB , , or CC to TO any DT corporation NN , , copartnership NN , , individual JJ , , employer NN , , or CC to TO a DT purchasing VVG pool NN as IN described VVN in IN section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 17 CD , , to TO any DT association NN as IN defined VVN by IN section NN 60 CD A DT . SENT 02 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD a DT , , or CC to TO a DT multiple JJ employer NN trust NN , , or CC to TO the DT trustee NN of IN a DT fund NN , , established VVN or CC adopted VVN by IN two CD or CC more JJR employers NNS or CC maintained VVN for IN the DT benefit NN of IN members NNS of IN an DT association NN , , where WRB officers NNS , , members NNS , , employees NNS , , or CC classes NNS or CC divisions NNS thereof RB , , may MD be VB insured VVN for IN their PP$ individual JJ benefit NN . SENT Any DT insurer NN authorized VVD to TO write VV accident NN and CC health NN insurance NN in IN this DT state NN shall MD have VH power NN to TO issue VV group NN accident NN and CC health NN policies NNS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 3 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD A DT . SENT 10 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT POLICY NN FORMS NNS . SENT No DT policy NN or CC certificate NN of IN group NN accident NN and CC health NN insurance NN may MD be VB issued VVN or CC delivered VVN in IN this DT state NN unless IN the DT same JJ has VHZ been VBN approved VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN in IN accordance NN with IN section NN 62 CD A DT . SENT 02 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD to TO 6 CD . SENT These DT forms NNS shall MD contain VV the DT standard JJ provisions NNS relating VVG and CC applicable JJ to TO health NN and CC accident NN insurance NN and CC shall MD conform VV with IN the DT other JJ requirements NNS of IN law NN relating VVG to TO the DT contents NNS and CC terms NNS of IN policies NNS of IN accident NN and CC sickness NN insurance NN in IN so RB far RB as IN they PP may MD be VB applicable JJ to TO group NN accident NN and CC health NN insurance NN , , and CC also RB the DT following VVG provisions NNS . SENT 1 CD ENTIRE JJ CONTRACT NN . SENT A DT provision NN that IN the DT policy NN and CC the DT application NN of IN the DT employer NN , , trustee NN , , or CC executive JJ officer NN or CC trustee NN of IN any DT association NN , , and CC the DT individual JJ applications NNS , , if IN any DT , , of IN the DT employees NNS or CC members NNS insured VVN , , shall MD constitute VV the DT entire JJ contract NN between IN the DT parties NNS , , and CC that IN all DT statements NNS made VVN by IN the DT employer NN , , trustee NN , , or CC any DT executive JJ officer NN or CC trustee NN in IN behalf NN of IN the DT group NN to TO be VB insured VVN , , shall MD , , in IN the DT absence NN of IN fraud NN , , be VB deemed VVN representations NNS and CC not RB warranties NNS , , and CC that IN no DT such JJ statement NN shall MD be VB used VVN in IN defense NN to TO a DT claim NN under IN the DT policy NN , , unless IN it PP is VBZ contained VVN in IN the DT written JJ application NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1119 CD 2 CD MASTER NN POLICY NN CERTIFICATES NNS . SENT A DT provision NN that IN the DT insurer NN will MD issue VV a DT master NN policy NN to TO the DT employer NN , , trustee NN , , or CC to TO the DT executive JJ officer NN or CC trustee NN of IN the DT association NN . SENT and CC the DT insurer NN shall MD also RB issue VV to TO the DT employer NN , , trustee NN , , or CC to TO the DT executive JJ officer NN or CC trustee NN of IN the DT association NN , , for IN delivery NN to TO the DT employee NN or CC member NN who WP is VBZ insured VVN under IN the DT policy NN , , an DT individual JJ certificate NN setting VVG forth RB a DT statement NN as RB to TO the DT insurance NN protection NN to TO which WDT the DT employee NN or CC member NN is VBZ entitled VVN and CC to TO whom WP payable JJ , , together RB with IN a DT statement NN as RB to TO when WRB and CC where WRB the DT master NN policy NN , , or CC a DT copy NN thereof RB , , may MD be VB seen VVN for IN inspection NN by IN the DT individual JJ insured NN . SENT this DT individual JJ certificate NN may MD contain VV the DT names NNS of IN , , and CC insure VV the DT dependents NNS of IN , , the DT employee NN or CC member NN , , as RB provided VVN for IN herein RB . SENT 3 CD NEW JJ INSUREDS NNS . SENT A DT provision NN that IN to TO the DT group NN or CC class NN thereof RB originally RB insured VVN may MD be VB added VVN , , from IN time NN to TO time NN , , all DT new JJ employees NNS of IN the DT employer NN or CC members NNS of IN the DT association NN eligible JJ to TO and CC applying VVG for IN insurance NN in IN that DT group NN or CC class NN and CC covered VVN or CC to TO be VB covered VVN by IN the DT master NN policy NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 4 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD A DT . SENT 65 CD , , subdivision NN 5 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS . SENT PORTABILITY NN OF IN COVERAGE NN . SENT a DT No RB individual JJ health NN plan NN may MD be VB offered VVN , , sold VVN , , issued VVN , , or CC with IN respect NN to TO children NNS age NN 18 CD or CC under IN renewed VVN , , to TO a DT Minnesota NP resident NN that WDT contains VVZ a DT preexisting VVG condition NN limitation NN or CC , , preexisting VVG condition NN exclusion NN , , or CC exclusionary JJ rider NN , , unless IN the DT limitation NN or CC exclusion NN is VBZ permitted VVN under IN this DT subdivision NN , , provided VVN that IN , , except IN for IN children NNS age NN 18 CD or CC under IN , , underwriting VVG restrictions NNS may MD be VB retained VVN on IN individual JJ contracts NNS that WDT are VBP issued VVN without IN evidence NN of IN insurability NN as IN a DT replacement NN for IN prior JJ individual JJ coverage NN that WDT was VBD sold VVN before IN May NP 17 CD , , 1993 CD . SENT The DT individual NN may MD be VB subjected VVN to TO an DT 18 CD month NN preexisting VVG condition NN limitation NN , , unless IN the DT individual NN has VHZ maintained VVN continuous JJ coverage NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD L NP . SENT 02 CD . SENT The DT individual NN must MD not RB be VB subjected VVN to TO an DT exclusionary JJ rider NN . SENT An DT individual NN who WP has VHZ maintained VVN continuous JJ coverage NN may MD be VB subjected VVN to TO a DT one CD time NN preexisting VVG condition NN limitation NN of IN up RB to TO 12 CD months NNS , , with IN credit NN for IN time NN covered VVN under IN qualifying VVG coverage NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD L NP . SENT 02 CD , , at IN the DT time NN that IN the DT individual NN first RB is VBZ covered VVN under IN an DT individual JJ health NN plan NN by IN any DT health NN carrier NN . SENT Credit NN must MD be VB given VVN for IN all DT qualifying VVG coverage NN with IN respect NN to TO all DT preexisting VVG conditions NNS , , regardless RB of IN whether IN the DT conditions NNS were VBD preexisting VVG with IN respect NN to TO any DT previous JJ qualifying VVG coverage NN . SENT The DT individual NN must MD not RB be VB subjected VVN to TO an DT exclusionary JJ rider NN . SENT Thereafter RB , , the DT individual NN must MD not RB be VB subject JJ to TO any DT preexisting VVG condition NN limitation NN or CC , , preexisting VVG condition NN exclusion NN , , or CC exclusionary JJ rider NN under IN an DT individual JJ health NN plan NN by IN any DT health NN carrier NN , , except IN an DT unexpired JJ portion NN of IN a DT limitation NN under IN prior JJ coverage NN , , so RB long RB as IN the DT individual NN maintains VVZ continuous JJ coverage NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD L NP . SENT 02 CD . SENT b SYM A DT health NN carrier NN must MD offer VV an DT individual JJ health NN plan NN to TO any DT individual NN previously RB covered VVN under IN a DT group NN health NN plan NN issued VVN by IN that DT health NN carrier NN , , regardless RB of IN the DT size NN of IN the DT group NN , , so RB long RB as IN the DT individual NN maintained VVD continuous JJ coverage NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD L NP . SENT 02 CD . SENT The DT offer NN must MD not RB be VB subject JJ to TO underwriting NN , , except IN as RB permitted VVN under IN this DT paragraph NN . SENT A DT health NN plan NN issued VVN under IN this DT paragraph NN must MD be VB a DT qualified JJ plan NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD E NN . SENT 02 CD and CC must MD not RB contain VV any DT preexisting VVG condition NN limitation NN or CC , , preexisting VVG condition NN exclusion NN , , or CC exclusionary JJ rider NN , , except IN for IN any DT unexpired JJ limitation NN or CC exclusion NN under IN the DT previous JJ coverage NN . SENT The DT individual JJ health NN plan NN must MD cover VV pregnancy NN on IN the DT same JJ basis NN as IN any DT other JJ covered JJ illness NN under IN the DT individual JJ health NN plan NN . SENT The DT initial JJ premium NN rate NN for IN the DT individual JJ health NN plan NN must MD comply VV with IN subdivision NN 3 CD . SENT The DT premium NN rate NN upon IN renewal NN must MD comply VV with IN subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT In IN no DT event NN shall MD the DT premium NN rate NN exceed VVP 90 CD percent NN of IN the DT premium NN charged VVN for IN comparable JJ individual JJ coverage NN by IN the DT Minnesota NP comprehensive JJ health NN association NN , , and CC the DT premium NN rate NN must MD be VB less JJR than IN that DT amount NN if IN necessary JJ to TO otherwise RB comply VV with IN this DT section NN . SENT An DT individual JJ health NN plan NN offered VVN under IN this DT paragraph NN to TO a DT person NN satisfies VVZ the DT health NN carrier's NN obligation NN to TO offer VV conversion NN coverage NN under IN section NN 62 CD E NN . SENT 16 CD , , with IN respect NN to TO that DT person NN . SENT Coverage NN issued VVD under IN this DT paragraph NN must MD provide VV that IN it PP cannot NN be VB canceled VVN or CC nonrenewed VVN as IN a DT result NN of IN the DT health NN carrier's NNS subsequent JJ decision NN to TO leave VV the DT individual JJ , , small JJ employer NN , , or CC other JJ group NN market NN . SENT Section NN 72 CD A DT . SENT 20 CD , , subdivision NN 28 CD , , applies VVZ to TO this DT paragraph NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 5 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD A DT . SENT 65 CD , , subdivision NN 8 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 8 CD . SENT CESSATION NN OF IN INDIVIDUAL JJ BUSINESS NN . SENT Notwithstanding IN the DT provisions NNS of IN subdivisions NNS 1 CD to TO 7 CD , , a DT health NN carrier NN may MD elect VV to TO cease VV doing VVG business NN in IN the DT individual JJ health NN plan NN market NN in IN this DT state NN if IN it PP complies VVZ with IN the DT requirements NNS of IN this DT subdivision NN . SENT For IN purposes NNS of IN this DT section NN , , cease VV doing VVG business NN means VVZ to TO discontinue VV issuing VVG new JJ individual JJ health NN plans NNS and CC to TO refuse VV to TO renew VV all DT of IN the DT health NN carrier's NNS existing VVG individual JJ health NN plans NNS issued VVN in IN this DT state NN whose WP$ terms NNS permit VVP refusal NN to TO renew VV under IN the DT circumstances NNS specified VVN in IN this DT subdivision NN . SENT This DT subdivision NN does VVZ not RB permit VV cancellation NN of IN an DT individual JJ health NN plan NN , , unless IN the DT terms NNS of IN the DT health NN plan NN permit VV cancellation NN under IN the DT circumstances NNS specified VVN in IN this DT subdivision NN . SENT A DT health NN carrier NN electing VVG to TO cease VV doing VVG business NN in IN the DT individual JJ health NN plan NN market NN in IN this DT state NN shall MD notify VV the DT commissioner NN 180 CD days NNS prior RB to TO the DT effective JJ date NN of IN the DT cessation NN . SENT The DT cessation NN of IN business NN does VVZ not RB include VV the DT failure NN of IN a DT health NN carrier NN to TO offer VV or CC issue VV new JJ business NN in IN the DT individual JJ health NN plan NN market NN or CC continue VV an DT existing JJ product NN line NN in IN that DT market NN , , provided VVN that IN a DT health NN carrier NN does VVZ not RB terminate VV , , cancel VV , , or CC fail VVP to TO renew VV its PP$ current JJ individual JJ health NN plan NN business NN or CC other JJ product NN JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1120 CD lines NNS . SENT A DT health NN carrier NN electing VVG to TO cease VV doing VVG business NN in IN the DT individual JJ health NN plan NN market NN shall MD provide VV 120 CD days NNS written VVN notice VVP to TO each DT policyholder NN covered VVN by IN a DT an DT individual JJ health NN plan NN issued VVN by IN the DT health NN carrier NN . SENT A DT health NN carrier NN that WDT ceases VVZ to TO write VV new JJ business NN in IN the DT individual JJ health NN plan NN market NN shall MD continue VV to TO be VB governed VVN by IN this DT section NN with IN respect NN to TO continuing VVG individual JJ health NN plan NN business NN conducted VVN by IN the DT health NN carrier NN . SENT A DT health NN carrier NN that WDT ceases VVZ to TO do VV business NN in IN the DT individual JJ health NN plan NN market NN after IN July NP 1 CD , , 1994 CD , , is VBZ prohibited VVN from IN writing VVG new JJ business NN in IN the DT individual JJ health NN plan NN market NN in IN this DT state NN for IN a DT period NN of IN five CD years NNS from IN the DT date NN of IN notice NN to TO the DT commissioner NN . SENT This DT subdivision NN applies VVZ to TO any DT health NN maintenance NN organization NN that WDT ceases VVZ to TO do VV business NN in IN the DT individual JJ health NN plan NN market NN in IN one CD service NN area NN with IN respect NN to TO that DT service NN area NN only RB . SENT Nothing NN in IN this DT subdivision NN prohibits VVZ an DT affiliated JJ health NN maintenance NN organization NN from IN continuing VVG to TO do VV business NN in IN the DT individual JJ health NN plan NN market NN in IN that DT same JJ service NN area NN . SENT The DT right NN to TO cancel VV or CC refuse VV to TO renew VV an DT individual JJ health NN plan NN under IN this DT subdivision NN does VVZ not RB apply VV to TO individual JJ health NN plans NNS originally RB issued VVD prior RB to TO July NP 1 CD , , 1993 CD , , on IN a DT guaranteed JJ renewable JJ basis NN that WDT does VVZ not RB permit VV refusal NN to TO renew VV under IN the DT circumstances NNS specified VVN in IN this DT subdivision NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 6 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD D NP . SENT 02 CD , , subdivision NN 8 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 8 CD . SENT Health NN maintenance NN contract NN means VVZ any DT contract NN whereby WRB a DT health NN maintenance NN organization NN agrees VVZ to TO provide VV comprehensive JJ health NN maintenance NN services NNS to TO enrollees NNS , , provided VVN that IN the DT contract NN may MD contain VV reasonable JJ enrollee NN copayment NN provisions NNS . SENT Copayment NP and CC deductible JJ provisions NNS in IN group NN contracts NNS shall MD not RB discriminate JJ on IN the DT basis NN of IN age NN , , sex NN , , race NN , , length NN of IN enrollment NN in IN the DT plan NN , , or CC economic JJ status NN . SENT and CC during IN every DT open JJ enrollment NN period NN in IN which WDT all DT offered VVN health NN benefit NN plans NNS , , including VVG those DT subject NN to TO the DT jurisdiction NN of IN the DT commissioners NNS of IN commerce NN or CC health NN , , fully RB participate VV without IN any DT underwriting NN restrictions NNS , , copayment NN and CC deductible JJ provisions NNS shall MD not RB discriminate JJ on IN the DT basis NN of IN preexisting VVG health NN status NN . SENT In IN no DT event NN shall MD the DT sum NN of IN the DT annual JJ copayment NN copayments NNS and CC deductible JJ exceed VVP the DT maximum NN out RP of IN pocket NN expenses NNS allowable JJ for IN a DT number NN three CD qualified JJ insurance NN policy NN plan NN under IN section NN 62 CD E NN . SENT 06 CD , , nor CC shall MD that DT sum NN exceed VVP 5 CD , , 000 CD per IN family NN . SENT The DT annual JJ deductible JJ must MD not RB exceed VV 1 CD , , 000 CD per IN person NN . SENT The DT annual JJ deductible JJ must MD not RB apply VV to TO preventive JJ health NN services NNS as RB described VVD in IN Minnesota NP Rules NP , , part NN 4685 CD . SENT 0801 CD , , subpart NN 8 CD . SENT Where WRB sections NNS 62 CD D NP . SENT 01 CD to TO 62 CD D NP . SENT 30 CD permit NN a DT health NN maintenance NN organization NN to TO contain VV reasonable JJ copayment NN provisions NNS for IN preexisting VVG health NN status NN , , these DT provisions NNS may MD vary VV with IN respect NN to TO length NN of IN enrollment NN in IN the DT plan NN . SENT Any DT contract NN may MD provide VV for IN health NN care NN services NNS in IN addition NN to TO those DT set NN forth RB in IN subdivision NN 7 CD . SENT Sec NN . SENT 7 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD D NP . SENT 042 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT BEGINNING VVG ORGANIZATIONS NNS . SENT a DT Beginning VVG organizations NNS shall MD maintain VV net JJ worth NN of IN at IN least JJS 8 CD 1 CD 3 CD percent NN of IN the DT sum NN of IN all DT expenses NNS expected VVN to TO be VB incurred VVN in IN the DT 12 CD months NNS following VVG the DT date NN the DT certificate NN of IN authority NN is VBZ granted VVN , , or CC 1 CD , , 500 CD , , 000 CD , , whichever WDT is VBZ greater JJR . SENT b SYM After IN the DT first JJ full JJ calendar NN year NN of IN operation NN , , organizations NNS shall MD maintain VV net JJ worth NN of IN at IN least JJS 8 CD 1 CD 3 CD percent NN and CC at IN most JJS 16 CD 2 CD 3 CD percent NN of IN the DT sum NN of IN all DT expenses NNS incurred VVN during IN the DT most RBS recent JJ calendar NN year NN , , but CC in IN no DT case NN shall MD net VV worth JJ fall NN below IN 1 CD , , 000 CD , , 000 CD . SENT c SYM Notwithstanding RB paragraphs VVZ a DT and CC b LS , , any DT health NN maintenance NN organization NN owned VVN by IN a DT political JJ subdivision NN of IN this DT state NN , , which WDT has VHZ a DT higher JJR than IN average JJ percentage NN of IN enrollees NNS who WP are VBP enrolled VVN in IN medical JJ assistance NN or CC general JJ assistance NN medical JJ care NN , , may MD exceed VV the DT maximum JJ net JJ worth JJ limits NNS provided VVN in IN paragraphs NNS a DT and CC b LS , , with IN the DT advance NN approval NN of IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 8 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD E NN . SENT 141 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT 62 CD E NN . SENT 141 CD INCLUSION NN IN IN EMPLOYER NN SPONSORED VVN PLAN NN . SENT No DT employee NN , , or CC dependent JJ of IN an DT employee NN , , of IN an DT employer NN that WDT offers VVZ a DT health NN plan NN , , under IN which WDT the DT employee NN or CC dependent JJ is VBZ eligible JJ for IN coverage NN , , is VBZ eligible JJ to TO enroll VV , , or CC continue VVP to TO be VB enrolled VVN , , in IN the DT comprehensive JJ health NN association NN , , except IN for IN enrollment NN or CC continued JJ enrollment NN necessary JJ to TO cover VV conditions NNS that WDT are VBP subject JJ to TO an DT unexpired JJ preexisting VVG condition NN limitation NN or CC , , preexisting VVG condition NN exclusion NN , , or CC exclusionary JJ rider NN under IN the DT employer's JJ health NN plan NN . SENT This DT section NN does VVZ not RB apply VV to TO persons NNS enrolled VVN in IN the DT comprehensive JJ health NN association NN as IN of IN June NP 30 CD , , 1993 CD . SENT With IN respect NN to TO persons NNS eligible JJ to TO enroll VV in IN the DT health NN plan NN of IN an DT employer NN that WDT has VHZ more JJR than IN 29 CD current JJ employees NNS , , as RB defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD L NP . SENT 02 CD , , this DT section NN does VVZ not RB apply VV to TO persons NNS enrolled VVN in IN the DT comprehensive JJ health NN association NN as IN of IN December NP 31 CD , , 1994 CD . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1121 CD Sec NN . SENT 9 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD H NN . SENT 04 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT 62 CD H NN . SENT 04 CD COMPLIANCE NN WITH IN OTHER JJ LAWS NNS . SENT A DT joint JJ self NN insurance NN plan NN is VBZ subject JJ to TO the DT requirements NNS of IN chapters NNS 62 CD A DT , , and CC 62 CD E NN , , and CC 62 CD L NP , , and CC sections NNS 72 JJ A NP . SENT 17 CD to TO 72 CD A DT . SENT 32 CD unless IN otherwise RB specifically RB exempt JJ . SENT A DT joint JJ self NN insurance NN plan NN must MD not RB offer VV less RBR than IN a DT number NN two CD qualified JJ plan NN or CC its PP$ actuarial JJ equivalent NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 10 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD H NN . SENT 08 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT 62 CD H NN . SENT 08 CD EXEMPTION NN . SENT A DT homogenous JJ joint JJ employer NN plan NN providing VVG group NN health NN benefits NNS , , which WDT was VBD in IN existence NN prior RB to TO March NP 1 CD , , 1983 CD , , and CC which WDT is VBZ associated VVN with IN , , or CC organized VVN or CC sponsored VVN by IN , , an DT association NN exempt JJ from IN taxation NN under IN United NP States NPS Code NP , , title NN 26 CD , , section NN 501 CD c SYM 6 CD , , and CC controlled VVN by IN a DT board NN of IN trustees NNS a DT majority NN of IN whom WP are VBP members NNS of IN the DT association NN , , is VBZ exempt JJ from IN the DT requirements NNS of IN sections NNS 62 CD H NN . SENT 01 CD to TO 62 CD H NN . SENT 08 CD and CC 471 CD . SENT 617 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD to TO 3 CD , , and CC the DT insurance NN laws NNS of IN this DT state NN , , except IN that WDT the DT association NN must MD comply VV with IN the DT provisions NNS of IN chapter NN 62 CD L NP with IN respect NN to TO any DT members NNS that WDT are VBP small JJ employers NNS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 11 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD L NP . SENT 02 CD , , subdivision NN 11 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 11 CD . SENT DEPENDENT JJ . SENT Dependent JJ means VVZ an DT eligible JJ employee's NN spouse NN , , unmarried JJ child NN who WP is VBZ under IN the DT age NN of IN 19 CD years NNS , , unmarried JJ child NN under IN the DT age NN of IN 25 CD years NNS who WP is VBZ a DT full JJ time NN student NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD A DT . SENT 301 CD , , dependent JJ child NN of IN any DT age NN who WP is VBZ handicapped VVN and CC who WP meets VVZ the DT eligibility NN criteria NNS in IN section NN 62 CD A DT . SENT 14 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD , , or CC any DT other JJ person NN whom WP state NN or CC federal JJ law NN requires VVZ to TO be VB treated VVN as IN a DT dependent JJ for IN purposes NNS of IN health NN plans NNS . SENT For IN the DT purpose NN of IN this DT definition NN , , a DT child NN may MD include VV includes VVZ a DT child NN for IN whom WP the DT employee NN or CC the DT employee's NNS spouse NN has VHZ been VBN appointed VVN legal JJ guardian NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 12 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD L NP . SENT 02 CD , , subdivision NN 16 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 16 CD . SENT HEALTH NN CARRIER NN . SENT Health NN carrier NN means VVZ an DT insurance NN company NN licensed VVN under IN chapter NN 60 CD A DT to TO offer VV , , sell VV , , or CC issue VV a DT policy NN of IN accident NN and CC sickness NN insurance NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD A DT . SENT 01 CD . SENT a DT health NN service NN plan NN corporation NN licensed VVN under IN chapter NN 62 CD C NP . SENT a DT health NN maintenance NN organization NN licensed VVN under IN chapter NN 62 CD D NP . SENT a DT fraternal JJ benefit NN society NN operating NN under IN chapter NN 64 CD B NN . SENT a DT joint JJ self NN insurance NN employee NN health NN plan NN operating NN under IN chapter NN 62 CD H NN . SENT and CC a DT multiple JJ employer NN welfare NN arrangement NN , , as RB defined VVN in IN United NP States NPS Code NP , , title NN 29 CD , , section NN 1002 CD 40 CD , , as RB amended VVN . SENT For IN purposes NNS of IN sections NNS 62 CD L NP . SENT 01 CD to TO 62 CD L NP . SENT 12 CD , , but CC not RB for IN purposes NNS of IN sections NNS 62 CD L NP . SENT 13 CD to TO 62 CD L NP . SENT 22 CD , , health NN carrier NN includes VVZ . SENT or CC a DT community NN integrated JJ service NN network NN or CC integrated JJ service NN network NN licensed VVN under IN chapter NN 62 CD N NP . SENT Any DT use NN of IN this DT definition NN in IN another DT chapter NN by IN reference NN does VVZ not RB include VV a DT community NN integrated JJ service NN network NN or CC integrated JJ service NN network NN , , unless IN otherwise RB specified VVN . SENT For IN the DT purpose NN of IN this DT chapter NN , , companies NNS that WDT are VBP affiliated JJ companies NNS or CC that WDT are VBP eligible JJ to TO file VV a DT consolidated JJ tax NN return NN must MD be VB treated VVN as IN one CD health NN carrier NN , , except IN that WDT any DT insurance NN company NN or CC health NN service NN plan NN corporation NN that WDT is VBZ an DT affiliate NN of IN a DT health NN maintenance NN organization NN located VVN in IN Minnesota NP , , or CC any DT health NN maintenance NN organization NN located VVN in IN Minnesota NP that WDT is VBZ an DT affiliate NN of IN an DT insurance NN company NN or CC health NN service NN plan NN corporation NN , , or CC any DT health NN maintenance NN organization NN that WDT is VBZ an DT affiliate NN of IN another DT health NN maintenance NN organization NN in IN Minnesota NP , , may MD treat VV the DT health NN maintenance NN organization NN as IN a DT separate JJ health NN carrier NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 13 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD L NP . SENT 02 CD , , subdivision NN 24 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 24 CD . SENT QUALIFYING VVG COVERAGE NN . SENT Qualifying VVG coverage NN means VVZ health NN benefits NNS or CC health NN coverage NN provided VVN under IN . SENT 1 LS a DT health NN plan NN , , as RB defined VVN in IN this DT section NN . SENT 2 CD Medicare NP . SENT 3 CD medical JJ assistance NN under IN chapter NN 256 CD B NN . SENT 4 CD general JJ assistance NN medical JJ care NN under IN chapter NN 256 CD D NP . SENT 5 CD MCHA NP . SENT 6 CD a DT self NN insured JJ health NN plan NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1122 CD 7 CD the DT MinnesotaCare NP program NN established VVN under IN section NN 256 CD . SENT 9352 CD , , when WRB the DT plan NN includes VVZ inpatient NN hospital NN services NNS as RB provided VVN in IN section NN 256 CD . SENT 9353 CD . SENT 8 CD a DT plan NN provided VVN under IN section NN 43 CD A DT . SENT 316 CD , , 43 CD A DT . SENT 317 CD , , or CC 471 CD . SENT 617 CD . SENT or CC 9 CD the DT Civilian JJ Health NP and CC Medical NP Program NP of IN the DT Uniformed NP Services NPS CHAMPUS NP . SENT or CC 10 CD a DT plan NN similar JJ to TO any DT of IN the DT above JJ plans NNS provided VVN in IN this DT state NN or CC in IN another DT state NN as IN determined VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 14 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD L NP . SENT 02 CD , , subdivision NN 26 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 26 CD . SENT SMALL JJ EMPLOYER NN . SENT a DT Small JJ employer NN means VVZ a DT person NN , , firm NN , , corporation NN , , partnership NN , , association NN , , or CC other JJ entity NN actively RB engaged VVN in IN business NN , , including VVG a DT political JJ subdivision NN of IN the DT state NN , , that WDT , , on IN at IN least JJS 50 CD percent NN of IN its PP$ working VVG days NNS during IN the DT preceding JJ 12 CD months NNS , , employed VVN no RB fewer JJR than IN two CD nor CC more JJR than IN 29 CD , , or CC after IN June NP 30 CD , , 1995 CD , , more JJR than IN 49 CD , , current JJ employees NNS , , the DT majority NN of IN whom WP were VBD employed VVN in IN this DT state NN . SENT If IN an DT employer NN has VHZ only RB two CD eligible JJ employees NNS and CC one PP is VBZ the DT spouse NN , , child NN , , sibling NN , , parent NN , , or CC grandparent NN of IN the DT other JJ , , the DT employer NN must MD be VB a DT Minnesota NP domiciled VVD employer NN and CC have VHP paid VVN social JJ security NN or CC self NN employment NN tax NN on IN behalf NN of IN both DT eligible JJ employees NNS . SENT If IN an DT employer NN has VHZ only RB one CD eligible JJ employee NN who WP has VHZ not RB waived VVN coverage NN , , the DT sale NN of IN a DT health NN plan NN to TO or CC for IN that DT eligible JJ employee NN is VBZ not RB a DT sale NN to TO a DT small JJ employer NN and CC is VBZ not RB subject JJ to TO this DT chapter NN and CC may MD be VB treated VVN as IN the DT sale NN of IN an DT individual JJ health NN plan NN . SENT A DT small JJ employer NN plan NN may MD be VB offered VVN through IN a DT domiciled VVN association NN to TO self NN employed VVN individuals NNS and CC small JJ employers NNS who WP are VBP members NNS of IN the DT association NN , , even RB if IN the DT self NN employed VVN individual JJ or CC small JJ employer NN has VHZ fewer JJR than IN two CD current JJ employees NNS . SENT Entities NNS that WDT are VBP eligible JJ to TO file VV a DT combined JJ tax NN return NN for IN purposes NNS of IN state NN tax NN laws NNS are VBP considered VVN a DT single JJ employer NN for IN purposes NNS of IN determining VVG the DT number NN of IN current JJ employees NNS . SENT Small JJ employer NN status NN must MD be VB determined VVN on IN an DT annual JJ basis NN as IN of IN the DT renewal NN date NN of IN the DT health NN benefit NN plan NN . SENT The DT provisions NNS of IN this DT chapter NN continue VVP to TO apply VV to TO an DT employer NN who WP no RB longer RB meets VVZ the DT requirements NNS of IN this DT definition NN until IN the DT annual JJ renewal NN date NN of IN the DT employer's JJ health NN benefit NN plan NN . SENT b NN Where WRB an DT association NN , , described VVN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD A DT . SENT 10 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD 62 CD L NP . SENT 045 CD , , comprised VVN of IN employers NNS contracts NNS with IN a DT health NN carrier NN to TO provide VV coverage NN to TO its PP$ members NNS who WP are VBP small JJ employers NNS , , the DT association NN shall MD be VB considered VVN to TO be VB a DT and CC health NN benefit NN plans VVZ it PP provides VVZ to TO small JJ employer NN employers NNS , , are VBP subject JJ to TO section NN 62 CD L NP . SENT 045 CD , , with IN respect NN to TO those DT small JJ employers NNS in IN the DT association NN that WDT employ VVP no RB fewer JJR than IN two CD nor CC more JJR than IN 29 CD , , or CC after IN June NP 30 CD , , 1995 CD , , more JJR than IN 49 CD , , current JJ employees NNS , , even RB though IN the DT association NN also RB provides VVZ coverage NN to TO its PP$ members NNS that WDT do VVP not RB qualify VV as IN small JJ employers NNS . SENT An DT association NN in IN existence NN prior RB to TO July NP 1 CD , , 1993 CD , , is VBZ exempt JJ from IN this DT chapter NN with IN respect NN to TO small JJ employers NNS that WDT are VBP members NNS as IN of IN that DT date NN . SENT However RB , , in IN providing VVG coverage NN to TO new JJ employers NNS after IN July NP 1 CD , , 1993 CD , , the DT existing JJ association NN must MD comply VV with IN all DT requirements NNS of IN this DT chapter NN . SENT Existing JJ associations NNS must MD register VV with IN the DT commissioner NN of IN commerce NN prior RB to TO July NP 1 CD , , 1993 CD . SENT With IN respect NN to TO small JJ employers NNS having VHG not RB fewer JJR than IN 30 CD nor CC more JJR than IN 49 CD current JJ employees NNS , , the DT July NP 1 CD , , 1993 CD , , date NN in IN this DT paragraph NN becomes VVZ July NP 1 CD , , 1995 CD , , and CC the DT reference NN to TO after IN that DT date NN becomes VVZ on IN or CC after IN . SENT c SYM If IN an DT employer NN has VHZ employees NNS covered VVN under IN a DT trust NN specified VVN in IN a DT collective JJ bargaining NN agreement NN under IN the DT federal JJ Labor NP Management NP Relations NPS Act NP of IN 1947 CD , , United NP States NPS Code NP , , title NN 29 CD , , section NN 141 CD , , et CC seq JJ . SENT , , as IN amended VVN , , or CC employees NNS whose WP$ health NN coverage NN is VBZ determined VVN by IN a DT collective JJ bargaining NN agreement NN and CC , , as IN a DT result NN of IN the DT collective JJ bargaining NN agreement NN , , is VBZ purchased VVN separately RB from IN the DT health NN plan NN provided VVN to TO other JJ employees NNS , , those DT employees NNS are VBP excluded VVN in IN determining VVG whether IN the DT employer NN qualifies VVZ as IN a DT small JJ employer NN . SENT Those DT employees NNS are VBP considered VVN to TO be VB a DT separate JJ small JJ employer NN if IN they PP constitute VVP a DT group NN that WDT would MD qualify VV as IN a DT small JJ employer NN in IN the DT absence NN of IN the DT employees NNS who WP are VBP not RB subject JJ to TO the DT collective JJ bargaining NN agreement NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 15 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD L NP . SENT 03 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT MINIMUM JJ PARTICIPATION NN AND CC CONTRIBUTION NN . SENT a DT A NP small JJ employer NN that WDT has VHZ at IN least JJS 75 CD percent NN of IN its PP$ eligible JJ employees NNS who WP have VHP not RB waived VVN coverage NN participating VVG in IN a DT health NN benefit NN plan NN and CC that WDT contributes VVZ at IN least JJS 50 CD percent NN toward IN the DT cost NN of IN coverage NN of IN each DT eligible JJ employees NNS employee NN must MD be VB guaranteed VVN coverage NN on IN a DT guaranteed JJ issue NN basis NN from IN any DT health NN carrier NN participating VVG in IN the DT small JJ employer NN market NN . SENT The DT participation NN level NN of IN eligible JJ employees NNS must MD be VB determined VVN at IN the DT initial JJ offering NN of IN coverage NN and CC at IN the DT renewal NN date NN of IN coverage NN . SENT A DT health NN carrier NN must MD not RB increase VV the DT participation NN requirements NNS applicable JJ to TO a DT small JJ employer NN at IN any DT time NN after IN the DT small JJ employer NN has VHZ been VBN accepted VVN for IN coverage NN . SENT For IN the DT purposes NNS of IN this DT subdivision NN , , waiver NN of IN coverage NN includes VVZ only JJ waivers NNS due JJ to TO . SENT 1 CD coverage NN under IN another DT group NN health NN plan NN . SENT 2 CD coverage NN under IN Medicare NP Parts NP A NP and CC B NP . SENT or CC 3 CD coverage NN under IN MCHA NP permitted VVD under IN section NN 62 CD E NN . SENT 141 CD . SENT or CC 4 CD coverage NN under IN medical JJ assistance NN under IN chapter NN 256 CD B NN or CC general JJ assistance NN medical JJ care NN under IN chapter NN 256 CD D NP . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1123 CD b SYM If IN a DT small JJ employer NN does VVZ not RB satisfy VV the DT contribution NN or CC participation NN requirements NNS under IN this DT subdivision NN , , a DT health NN carrier NN may MD voluntarily RB issue VV or CC renew VV individual JJ health NN plans NNS , , or CC a DT health NN benefit NN plan NN which WDT must MD fully RB comply VV with IN this DT chapter NN . SENT A DT health NN carrier NN that WDT provides VVZ a DT health NN benefit NN plan NN to TO a DT small JJ employer NN that WDT does VVZ not RB meet VV the DT contribution NN or CC participation NN requirements NNS of IN this DT subdivision NN must MD maintain VV this DT information NN in IN its PP$ files NNS for IN audit NN by IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT A DT health NN carrier NN may MD not RB offer VV an DT individual JJ health NN plan NN , , purchased VVN through IN an DT arrangement NN between IN the DT employer NN and CC the DT health NN carrier NN , , to TO any DT employee NN unless IN the DT health NN carrier NN also RB offers VVZ the DT individual JJ health NN plan NN , , on IN a DT guaranteed JJ issue NN basis NN , , to TO all DT other JJ employees NNS of IN the DT same JJ employer NN . SENT c SYM Nothing NN in IN this DT section NN obligates VVZ a DT health NN carrier NN to TO issue VV coverage NN to TO a DT small JJ employer NN that WDT currently RB offers VVZ coverage NN through IN a DT health NN benefit NN plan NN from IN another DT health NN carrier NN , , unless IN the DT new JJ coverage NN will MD replace VV the DT existing JJ coverage NN and CC not RB serve VV as IN one CD of IN two CD or CC more JJR health NN benefit NN plans NNS offered VVN by IN the DT employer NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 16 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD L NP . SENT 03 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS . SENT UNDERWRITING NN RESTRICTIONS NNS . SENT Health NN carriers NNS may MD apply VV underwriting NN restrictions NNS to TO coverage NN for IN health NN benefit NN plans VVZ for IN small JJ employers NNS , , including VVG any DT preexisting VVG condition NN limitations NNS , , only RB as IN expressly RB permitted VVN under IN this DT chapter NN . SENT For IN purposes NNS of IN this DT section NN , , underwriting NN restrictions NNS means VVZ any DT refusal NN of IN the DT health NN carrier NN to TO issue VV or CC renew VV coverage NN , , any DT premium NN rate NN higher JJR than IN the DT lowest JJS rate NN charged VVN by IN the DT health NN carrier NN for IN the DT same JJ coverage NN , , any DT preexisting VVG condition NN limitation NN or CC , , preexisting VVG condition NN exclusion NN , , or CC any DT exclusionary JJ rider NN . SENT Health NN carriers NNS may MD collect VV information NN relating VVG to TO the DT case NN characteristics NNS and CC demographic JJ composition NN of IN small JJ employers NNS , , as RB well RB as IN health NN status NN and CC health NN history NN information NN about IN employees NNS , , and CC dependents NNS of IN employees NNS , , of IN small JJ employers NNS . SENT Except IN as RB otherwise RB authorized VVN for IN late JJ entrants NNS , , preexisting VVG conditions NNS may MD be VB excluded VVN by IN a DT health NN carrier NN for IN a DT period NN not RB to TO exceed VV 12 CD months NNS from IN the DT effective JJ date NN of IN coverage NN of IN an DT eligible JJ employee NN or CC dependent JJ , , but CC exclusionary JJ riders NNS must MD not RB be VB used VVN . SENT When WRB calculating VVG a DT preexisting VVG condition NN limitation NN , , a DT health NN carrier NN shall MD credit VV the DT time NN period NN an DT eligible JJ employee NN or CC dependent JJ was VBD previously RB covered VVN by IN qualifying VVG prior JJ coverage NN , , provided VVN that IN the DT individual NN maintains VVZ continuous JJ coverage NN . SENT Late JJ entrants NNS may MD be VB subject JJ to TO a DT preexisting VVG condition NN limitation NN not RB to TO exceed VV 18 CD months NNS from IN the DT effective JJ date NN of IN coverage NN of IN the DT late JJ entrant NN , , but CC must MD not RB be VB subject JJ to TO any DT exclusionary JJ rider NN or CC preexisting VVG condition NN exclusion NN . SENT The DT credit NN must MD be VB given VVN for IN all DT qualifying VVG coverage NN with IN respect NN to TO all DT preexisting VVG conditions NNS , , regardless RB of IN whether IN the DT conditions NNS were VBD preexisting VVG with IN respect NN to TO any DT previous JJ qualifying VVG coverage NN . SENT Section NN 60 CD A DT . SENT 082 CD , , relating VVG to TO replacement NN of IN group NN coverage NN , , and CC the DT rules NNS adopted VVN under IN that DT section NN apply VV to TO this DT chapter NN , , and CC this DT chapter's NNS requirements NNS are VBP in IN addition NN to TO the DT requirements NNS of IN that DT section NN and CC the DT rules NNS adopted VVD under IN it PP . SENT A DT health NN carrier NN shall MD , , at IN the DT time NN of IN first JJ issuance NN or CC renewal NN of IN a DT health NN benefit NN plan NN on IN or CC after IN July NP 1 CD , , 1993 CD , , credit NN against IN any DT preexisting VVG condition NN limitation NN or CC exclusion NN permitted VVN under IN this DT section NN , , the DT time NN period NN prior RB to TO July NP 1 CD , , 1993 CD , , during IN which WDT an DT eligible JJ employee NN or CC dependent JJ was VBD covered VVN by IN qualifying VVG coverage NN , , if IN the DT person NN has VHZ maintained VVN continuous JJ coverage NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 17 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD L NP . SENT 03 CD , , subdivision NN 5 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS . SENT CANCELLATIONS NNS AND CC FAILURES NNS TO TO RENEW VV . SENT a DT No NP health NN carrier NN shall MD cancel VV , , decline VV to TO issue VV , , or CC fail VVP to TO renew VV a DT health NN benefit NN plan NN as IN a DT result NN of IN the DT claim NN experience NN or CC health NN status NN of IN the DT persons NNS covered VVN or CC to TO be VB covered VVN by IN the DT health NN benefit NN plan NN . SENT b SYM A DT health NN carrier NN may MD cancel VV or CC fail VV to TO renew VV a DT health NN benefit NN plan NN . SENT 1 CD for IN nonpayment NN of IN the DT required JJ premium NN . SENT 2 CD for IN fraud NN or CC misrepresentation NN by IN the DT small JJ employer NN , , or CC , , with IN respect NN to TO coverage NN of IN an DT individual JJ eligible JJ employee NN or CC dependent JJ , , fraud NN or CC misrepresentation NN by IN the DT eligible JJ employee NN or CC dependent JJ , , with IN respect NN to TO eligibility NN for IN coverage NN or CC any DT other JJ material NN fact NN . SENT 3 CD if IN eligible JJ employee NN participation NN during IN the DT preceding JJ calendar NN year NN declines VVZ to TO less JJR than IN 75 CD percent NN , , subject JJ to TO the DT waiver NN of IN coverage NN provision NN in IN subdivision NN 3 CD . SENT 4 CD if IN the DT employer NN fails VVZ to TO comply VV with IN the DT minimum JJ contribution NN percentage NN required VVN under IN subdivision NN 3 CD . SENT or CC 4 CD for IN any DT other JJ reasons NNS or CC grounds NNS expressly RB permitted VVN by IN the DT respective JJ licensing NN laws NNS and CC regulations NNS governing VVG a DT health NN carrier NN , , including VVG , , but CC not RB limited JJ to TO , , service NN area NN restrictions NNS imposed VVN on IN health NN maintenance NN organizations NNS under IN section NN 62 CD D NP . SENT 03 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD , , paragraph NN m NN , , to TO the DT extent NN that IN these DT grounds NNS are VBP not RB expressly RB inconsistent JJ with IN this DT chapter NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1124 CD c SYM A DT health NN carrier NN may MD fail VV to TO renew VV a DT health NN benefit NN plan NN . SENT 1 CD if IN eligible JJ employee NN participation NN during IN the DT preceding JJ calendar NN year NN declines VVZ to TO less JJR than IN 75 CD percent NN , , subject JJ to TO the DT waiver NN of IN coverage NN provision NN in IN subdivision NN 3 CD . SENT 5 CD 2 CD if IN the DT health NN carrier NN ceases VVZ to TO do VV business NN in IN the DT small JJ employer NN market NN under IN section NN 62 CD L NP . SENT 09 CD . SENT or CC 6 CD 3 CD if IN a DT failure NN to TO renew VV is VBZ based VVN upon IN the DT health NN carrier's NN decision NN to TO discontinue VV the DT health NN benefit NN plan NN form NN previously RB issued VVD to TO the DT small JJ employer NN , , but CC only RB if IN the DT health NN carrier NN permits VVZ each DT small JJ employer NN covered VVN under IN the DT prior JJ form NN to TO switch VV to TO its PP$ choice NN of IN any DT other JJ health NN benefit NN plan NN offered VVN by IN the DT health NN carrier NN , , without IN any DT underwriting NN restrictions NNS that WDT would MD not RB have VH been VBN permitted VVN for IN renewal NN purposes NNS . SENT or CC 7 CD for IN any DT other JJ reasons NNS or CC grounds NNS expressly RB permitted VVN by IN the DT respective JJ licensing NN laws NNS and CC regulations NNS governing VVG a DT health NN carrier NN , , including VVG , , but CC not RB limited JJ to TO , , service NN area NN restrictions NNS imposed VVN on IN health NN maintenance NN organizations NNS under IN section NN 62 CD D NP . SENT 03 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD , , paragraph NN m NN , , to TO the DT extent NN that IN these DT grounds NNS are VBP not RB expressly RB inconsistent JJ with IN this DT chapter NN . SENT b NN d SYM A DT health NN carrier NN need VVP not RB renew VV a DT health NN benefit NN plan NN , , and CC shall MD not RB renew VV a DT small JJ employer NN plan NN , , if IN an DT employer NN ceases VVZ to TO qualify VV as IN a DT small JJ employer NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD L NP . SENT 02 CD . SENT If IN a DT health NN benefit NN plan NN , , other JJ than IN a DT small JJ employer NN plan NN , , provides VVZ terms NNS of IN renewal NN that WDT do VVP not RB exclude VV an DT employer NN that WDT is VBZ no RB longer RB a DT small JJ employer NN , , the DT health NN benefit NN plan NN may MD be VB renewed VVN according VVG to TO its PP$ own JJ terms NNS . SENT If IN a DT health NN carrier NN issues NNS or CC renews VVZ a DT health NN plan NN to TO an DT employer NN that WDT is VBZ no RB longer RB a DT small JJ employer NN , , without IN interruption NN of IN coverage NN , , the DT health NN plan NN is VBZ subject JJ to TO section NN 60 CD A DT . SENT 082 CD . SENT Sec NN . SENT 18 CD . SENT 62 CD L NP . SENT 045 CD ASSOCIATIONS NNS . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT DEFINITIONS NNS . SENT For IN purposes NNS of IN this DT section NN , , the DT following VVG terms NNS have VHP the DT meanings NNS given VVN . SENT a DT Association NP means VVZ . SENT 1 LS an DT association NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 60 CD A DT . SENT 02 CD . SENT 2 LS a DT multiple JJ employer NN trust NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 60 CD A DT . SENT 02 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD a DT , , paragraph NN c NN . SENT 3 LS a DT group NN or CC organization NN of IN political JJ subdivisions NNS . SENT 4 LS an DT educational JJ cooperative JJ service NN unit NN created VVN under IN section NN 123 CD . SENT 58 CD . SENT or CC 5 CD a DT joint JJ self NN insurance NN pool NN authorized VVN under IN section NN 471 CD . SENT 617 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT b SYM Qualified VVN association NN means VVZ an DT association NN , , as RB defined VVN in IN this DT subdivision NN , , that RB . SENT 1 CD is VBZ registered VVN with IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT 2 CD provides VVZ health NN plan NN coverage NN through IN a DT health NN carrier NN that WDT participates VVZ in IN the DT small JJ employer NN market NN in IN this DT state NN , , other JJ than IN through IN associations NNS . SENT 3 CD has VHZ and CC adheres VVZ to TO membership NN and CC participation NN criteria NNS and CC health NN plan NN eligibility NN criteria NNS that WDT are VBP not RB designed VVN to TO disproportionately RB include VV or CC attract VV small JJ employers NNS that WDT are VBP likely JJ to TO have VH low JJ costs NNS of IN health NN coverage NN or CC to TO disproportionately RB exclude VV or CC repel VV small JJ employers NNS that WDT are VBP likely JJ to TO have VH high JJ costs NNS of IN health NN coverage NN . SENT and CC 4 CD permits NNS any DT small JJ employer NN that WDT meets VVZ its PP$ membership NN , , participation NN , , and CC eligibility NN criteria NNS to TO become VV a DT member NN and CC to TO obtain VV health NN plan NN coverage NN through IN the DT association NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT QUALIFIED JJ ASSOCIATIONS NNS . SENT a DT A NP qualified JJ association NN , , as RB defined VVN in IN this DT section NN , , and CC health NN benefit NN plans NNS offered VVD by IN it PP , , to TO it PP , , or CC through IN it PP , , to TO a DT small JJ employer NN in IN this DT state NN must MD comply VV with IN the DT requirements NNS of IN this DT chapter NN regarding VVG guaranteed JJ issue NN , , guaranteed VVN renewal NN , , preexisting VVG condition NN limitations NNS , , credit NN against IN preexisting VVG condition NN limitations NNS for IN continuous JJ coverage NN , , treatment NN of IN MCHA NP enrollees NNS , , and CC the DT definition NN of IN dependent JJ , , and CC with IN section NN 62 CD A DT . SENT 65 CD , , subdivision NN 5 CD , , paragraph NN b NN . SENT They PP must MD also RB comply VV with IN all DT other JJ requirements NNS of IN this DT chapter NN not RB specifically RB exempted VVN in IN paragraph NN b NN or CC c LS . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1125 CD b SYM A DT qualified JJ association NN and CC a DT health NN carrier NN offering NN , , selling NN , , issuing VVG , , or CC renewing VVG a DT health NN benefit NN plan VVP to TO , , or CC to TO cover VV , , a DT small JJ employer NN in IN this DT state NN through IN the DT qualified JJ association NN , , may MD , , but CC are VBP not RB , , in IN connection NN with IN that DT health NN benefit NN plan NN , , required VVN to TO . SENT 1 CD offer NN the DT two CD small JJ employer NN plans NNS described VVN in IN section NN 62 CD L NP . SENT 05 CD . SENT or CC 2 CD offer NN to TO small JJ employers NNS that WDT are VBP not RB members NNS of IN the DT association NN , , health NN benefit NN plans NNS offered VVN to TO , , by IN , , or CC through IN the DT qualified JJ association NN . SENT c SYM A DT qualified JJ association NN , , and CC a DT health NN carrier NN offering NN , , selling NN , , issuing VVG , , and CC renewing VVG a DT health NN benefit NN plan VVP to TO , , or CC to TO cover VV , , a DT small JJ employer NN in IN this DT state NN must MD comply VV with IN section NN 62 CD L NP . SENT 08 CD , , with IN the DT following VVG modifications NNS . SENT 1 CD for IN health NN benefit NN plans VVZ that IN the DT health NN carrier NN does VVZ not RB offer VV in IN the DT small JJ employer NN market NN , , other JJ than IN through IN associations NNS , , the DT premium NN rates NNS charged VVN to TO small JJ employers NNS may MD differ VV from IN health NN benefit NN plans VVZ that IN the DT health NN carrier NN offers VVZ in IN the DT small JJ employer NN market NN generally RB , , but CC only RB to TO the DT extent NN of IN actuarially RB valid JJ differences NNS in IN the DT benefits NNS or CC other JJ permitted VVN variations NNS in IN coverage NN . SENT These DT premium NN rate NN differences NNS may MD be VB used VVN only RB with IN the DT prior JJ approval NN of IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT The DT differences NNS in IN premiums NNS must MD not RB be VB based VVN upon IN assumed VVN differences NNS in IN the DT persons NNS to TO be VB covered VVN through IN the DT association NN as RB compared VVN to TO persons NNS covered VVN by IN the DT health NN carrier NN in IN the DT small JJ employer NN market NN generally RB . SENT and CC 2 CD the DT premium NN rates NNS charged VVN to TO small JJ employers NNS may MD be VB discounted VVN to TO reflect VV marketing NN and CC administrative JJ cost NN savings NNS realized VVN by IN the DT health NN carrier NN as IN a DT result NN of IN services NNS performed VVN by IN the DT association NN . SENT Any DT such JJ premium NN rate NN discounts NNS must MD be VB approved VVN in IN advance NN by IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT OTHER JJ ASSOCIATIONS NNS . SENT Associations NNS as RB defined VVN in IN this DT section NN that WDT are VBP not RB qualified VVN associations NNS . SENT health NN benefit NN plans VVZ offered VVN , , sold VVN , , issued VVN , , or CC renewed VVD through IN them PP . SENT and CC the DT health NN carriers NNS doing VVG so RB , , must MD fully RB comply VV with IN this DT chapter NN , , with IN respect NN to TO small JJ employers NNS that WDT are VBP members NNS of IN the DT association NN . SENT The DT premium NN rates NNS charged VVN to TO small JJ employers NNS may MD , , however RB , , be VB discounted VVN to TO reflect VV marketing NN and CC administrative JJ cost NN savings NNS realized VVN by IN the DT health NN carrier NN as IN a DT result NN of IN services NNS performed VVN by IN the DT association NN . SENT Any DT such JJ premium NN rate NN discounts NNS must MD be VB approved VVN in IN advance NN by IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS . SENT PRINCIPLES NNS . SENT ASSOCIATION NN COVERAGE NN . SENT a DT This NP subdivision NN applies VVZ to TO associations NNS as IN defined VVN in IN this DT section NN , , whether IN qualified JJ associations NNS or CC not RB , , and CC is VBZ intended VVN to TO clarify VV subdivisions NNS 1 CD to TO 3 CD . SENT b SYM This DT section NN applies VVZ only RB to TO associations NNS that WDT provide VVP coverage NN to TO small JJ employers NNS . SENT c SYM The DT requirements NNS of IN guaranteed JJ issue NN and CC guaranteed JJ renewal NN apply VV to TO coverage NN issued VVD to TO cover VV small JJ employers NNS and CC persons NNS covered VVN through IN them PP , , within IN the DT context NN of IN an DT arrangement NN between IN an DT association NN and CC a DT health NN carrier NN . SENT A DT health NN carrier NN is VBZ not RB required VVN under IN this DT chapter NN to TO comply VV with IN guaranteed VVN issue NN and CC guaranteed JJ renewal NN with IN respect NN to TO its PP$ relationship NN with IN the DT association NN itself PP . SENT An DT arrangement NN between IN the DT health NN carrier NN and CC the DT association NN , , once RB entered VVD into IN , , must MD comply VV with IN guaranteed VVN issue NN and CC guaranteed JJ renewal NN with IN respect NN to TO members NNS of IN the DT association NN that WDT are VBP small JJ employers NNS and CC persons NNS covered VVN through IN them PP . SENT d NN When WRB an DT arrangement NN between IN a DT health NN carrier NN and CC an DT association NN has VHZ validly RB terminated VVN , , the DT health NN carrier NN has VHZ no DT continuing VVG obligation NN to TO small JJ employers NNS and CC persons NNS covered VVN through IN them PP , , except IN as RB otherwise RB provided VVN in IN . SENT 1 CD section NN 62 CD A DT . SENT 65 CD , , subdivision NN 5 CD , , paragraph NN b NN . SENT 2 LS any DT other JJ continuation NN or CC conversion NN rights NNS applicable JJ under IN state NN or CC federal JJ law NN . SENT and CC 3 CD section NN 60 CD A DT . SENT 082 CD , , relating VVG to TO group NN replacement NN coverage NN , , and CC rules NNS adopted VVN under IN that DT section NN . SENT e NN When WRB an DT association's JJ arrangement NN with IN a DT health NN carrier NN has VHZ terminated VVN and CC the DT association NN has VHZ entered VVN into IN a DT new JJ arrangement NN with IN that DT health NN carrier NN or CC a DT different JJ health NN carrier NN , , the DT new JJ arrangement NN is VBZ subject JJ to TO section NN 60 CD A DT . SENT 082 CD and CC rules NNS adopted VVD under IN it PP , , with IN respect NN to TO members NNS of IN the DT association NN that WDT are VBP small JJ employers NNS and CC persons NNS covered VVN through IN them PP . SENT f SYM An DT association NN that WDT offers VVZ its PP$ members NNS more JJR than IN one CD health NN plan NN may MD have VH uniform JJ rules NNS restricting VVG movement NN between IN the DT health NN plans VVZ , , if IN the DT rules NNS do VVP not RB discriminate JJ against IN small JJ employers NNS . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1126 CD g NN This DT chapter NN does VVZ not RB require VV or CC prohibit VV separation NN of IN an DT association's JJ members NNS into IN one CD group NN consisting VVG only RB of IN small JJ employers NNS and CC another DT group NN or CC other JJ groups NNS consisting VVG of IN all DT other JJ members NNS . SENT The DT association NN must MD comply VV with IN this DT section NN with IN respect NN to TO the DT small JJ employer NN group NN . SENT h NN For IN purposes NNS of IN this DT section NN , , member NN of IN an DT association NN includes VVZ an DT employer NN participant NN in IN a DT multiple JJ employer NN trust NN or CC other JJ type NN of IN association NN . SENT i NP For IN purposes NNS of IN this DT section NN , , coverage NN issued VVN to TO , , or CC to TO cover VV , , a DT small JJ employer NN includes VVZ a DT certificate NN of IN coverage NN issued VVN directly RB to TO the DT employer's NN employees NNS and CC dependents NNS , , rather RB than IN to TO the DT small JJ employer NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 19 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD L NP . SENT 09 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT NOTICE NN TO TO COMMISSIONER NN . SENT A DT health NN carrier NN electing VVG to TO cease VV doing VVG business NN in IN the DT small JJ employer NN market NN shall MD notify VV the DT commissioner NN 180 CD days NNS prior RB to TO the DT effective JJ date NN of IN the DT cessation NN . SENT The DT health NN carrier NN shall MD simultaneously RB provide VV a DT copy NN of IN the DT notice NN to TO each DT small JJ employer NN covered VVN by IN a DT health NN benefit NN plan NN issued VVN by IN the DT health NN carrier NN . SENT For IN purposes NNS of IN this DT section NN , , cease VV doing VVG business NN means VVZ to TO discontinue VV issuing VVG new JJ health NN benefit NN plans VVZ to TO small JJ employers NNS and CC to TO refuse VV to TO renew VV all DT of IN the DT health NN carrier's NNS existing VVG health NN benefit NN plans NNS issued VVN to TO small JJ employers NNS , , the DT terms NNS of IN which WDT permit VVP refusal NN to TO renew VV under IN the DT circumstances NNS specified VVN in IN this DT subdivision NN . SENT This DT section NN does VVZ not RB permit VV cancellation NN of IN a DT health NN benefit NN plan NN , , unless IN permitted VVN under IN its PP$ terms NNS . SENT Upon IN making VVG the DT notification NN , , the DT health NN carrier NN shall MD not RB offer VV or CC issue VV new JJ business NN in IN the DT small JJ employer NN market NN . SENT The DT health NN carrier NN shall MD renew VV its PP$ current JJ small JJ employer NN business NN due JJ for IN renewal NN within IN 120 CD days NNS after IN the DT date NN of IN the DT notification NN but CC shall MD not RB renew VV any DT small JJ employer NN business NN more JJR than IN 120 CD days NNS after IN the DT date NN of IN the DT notification NN . SENT The DT renewal NN period NN for IN business NN renewed VVN during IN that DT 120 CD day NN period NN shall MD end VV on IN the DT effective JJ date NN of IN the DT cessation NN . SENT A DT health NN carrier NN that WDT elects VVZ to TO cease VV doing VVG business NN in IN the DT small JJ employer NN market NN shall MD continue VV to TO be VB governed VVN by IN this DT chapter NN with IN respect NN to TO any DT continuing JJ small JJ employer NN business NN conducted VVN by IN the DT health NN carrier NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 20 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD L NP . SENT 12 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT EXCEPTIONS NNS . SENT a DT A NP health NN carrier NN may MD sell VV , , issue NN , , or CC renew VV individual JJ conversion NN policies NNS to TO eligible JJ employees NNS and CC dependents NNS otherwise RB eligible JJ for IN conversion NN coverage NN under IN section NN 62 CD D NP . SENT 104 CD as IN a DT result NN of IN leaving VVG a DT health NN maintenance NN organization's NNS service NN area NN . SENT b SYM A DT health NN carrier NN may MD sell VV , , issue NN , , or CC renew VV individual JJ conversion NN policies NNS to TO eligible JJ employees NNS and CC dependents NNS otherwise RB eligible JJ for IN conversion NN coverage NN as IN a DT result NN of IN the DT expiration NN of IN any DT continuation NN of IN group NN coverage NN required VVN under IN sections NNS 62 CD A NP . SENT 146 CD , , 62 CD A DT . SENT 17 CD , , 62 CD A DT . SENT 21 CD , , 62 CD C NP . SENT 142 CD , , 62 CD D NP . SENT 101 CD , , and CC 62 CD D NP . SENT 105 CD . SENT c SYM A DT health NN carrier NN may MD sell VV , , issue NN , , or CC renew VV conversion NN policies NNS under IN section NN 62 CD E NN . SENT 16 CD to TO eligible JJ employees NNS and CC dependents NNS . SENT d SYM A DT health NN carrier NN may MD sell VV , , issue NN , , or CC renew VV individual JJ continuation NN policies NNS to TO eligible JJ employees NNS and CC dependents NNS as RB required VVN . SENT e SYM A DT health NN carrier NN may MD sell VV , , issue NN , , or CC renew VV individual JJ health NN plans NNS if IN the DT coverage NN is VBZ appropriate JJ due RB to TO an DT unexpired JJ preexisting VVG condition NN limitation NN or CC exclusion NN applicable JJ to TO the DT person NN under IN the DT employer's JJ group NN health NN plan NN or CC due JJ to TO the DT person's NNS need VVP for IN health NN care NN services NNS not RB covered VVN under IN the DT employer's JJ group NN health NN plan NN . SENT f SYM A DT health NN carrier NN may MD sell VV , , issue NN , , or CC renew VV an DT individual JJ health NN plan NN , , if IN the DT individual NN has VHZ elected VVN to TO buy VV the DT individual JJ health NN plan NN not RB as IN part NN of IN a DT general JJ plan NN to TO substitute VV individual JJ health NN plans NNS for IN a DT group NN health NN plan NN nor CC as IN a DT result NN of IN any DT violation NN of IN subdivision NN 3 CD or CC 4 CD . SENT g NN Nothing NN in IN this DT subdivision NN relieves VVZ a DT health NN carrier NN of IN any DT obligation NN to TO provide VV continuation NN or CC conversion NN coverage NN otherwise RB required VVN under IN federal JJ or CC state NN law NN . SENT h NN Nothing NN in IN this DT chapter NN restricts VVZ the DT offer NN , , sale NN , , issuance NN , , or CC renewal NN of IN coverage NN issued VVN as IN a DT supplement NN to TO Medicare NP under IN sections NNS 62 CD A NP . SENT 31 CD to TO 62 CD A DT . SENT 44 CD , , or CC policies NNS or CC contracts NNS that IN supplement NN Medicare NP issued VVD by IN health NN maintenance NN organizations NNS , , or CC those DT contracts NNS governed VVN by IN section NN 1833 CD or CC 1876 CD of IN the DT federal JJ Social NP Security NP Act NP , , United NP States NPS Code NP , , title NN 42 CD , , section NN 1395 CD et NP . SENT seq JJ . SENT , , as RB amended VVN . SENT i NP Nothing NN in IN this DT chapter NN restricts VVZ the DT offer NN , , sale NN , , issuance NN , , or CC renewal NN of IN individual JJ health NN plans VVZ necessary JJ to TO comply VV with IN a DT court NN order NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1127 CD Sec NN . SENT 21 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 17 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT COMMON JJ FACTORS NNS . SENT All DT participants NNS in IN a DT purchasing NN pool NN must MD live VV within IN a DT common JJ geographic JJ region NN , , be VB employed VVN in IN a DT similar JJ occupation NN , , or CC share VV some DT other JJ common JJ factor NN as IN approved VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN of IN commerce NN . SENT The DT membership NN criteria NNS must MD not RB be VB designed VVN to TO include VV disproportionately RB employers NNS , , groups NNS , , or CC individuals NNS likely JJ to TO have VH low JJ costs NNS of IN health NN coverage NN , , or CC to TO exclude VV disproportionately RB employers NNS , , groups NNS , , or CC individuals NNS likely JJ to TO have VH high JJ costs NNS of IN health NN coverage NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 22 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 17 CD , , subdivision NN 6 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 6 CD . SENT EMPLOYER NN BASED VVN PURCHASING NN POOLS NNS . SENT Employer NN based VVN purchasing NN pools NNS must MD , , with IN respect NN to TO small JJ employers NNS as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD L NP . SENT 02 CD , , meet VV all PDT the DT requirements NNS of IN chapter NN 62 CD L NP . SENT The DT experience NN of IN the DT pool NN must MD be VB pooled VVN and CC the DT rates NNS blended VVN across IN all DT groups NNS . SENT Pools NNS may MD decide VV to TO create VV tiers NNS within IN the DT pool NN , , based VVN on IN experience NN of IN group NN members NNS . SENT These DT tiers NNS must MD be VB designed VVN within IN the DT requirements NNS of IN section NN 62 CD L NP . SENT 08 CD . SENT The DT governing VVG structure NN may MD establish VV criteria NNS limiting VVG movement NN between IN tiers NNS . SENT Tiers NNS must MD be VB phased VVN out RP within IN two CD years NNS of IN the DT pool's JJ creation NN . SENT Notwithstanding IN chapter NN 62 CD L NP , , a DT health NN plan NN company NN may MD discount VV its PP$ premium NN rates NNS for IN small JJ employers NNS to TO reflect VV marketing NN and CC administrative JJ savings NNS realized VVN by IN the DT health NN plan NN company NN due JJ to TO services NNS provided VVN by IN the DT pool NN . SENT Any DT such JJ premium NN rate NN discounts NNS must MD be VB approved VVN in IN advance NN by IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 23 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 17 CD , , subdivision NN 8 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 8 CD . SENT REPORTS NNS . SENT Prior RB to TO the DT initial JJ effective JJ date NN of IN coverage NN , , and CC annually RB on IN July NP 1 CD thereafter RB , , each DT pool NN shall MD file VV a DT report NN with IN the DT information NN clearinghouse NN and CC the DT commissioner NN of IN commerce NN . SENT The DT information NN clearinghouse NN must MD use VV the DT report NN to TO promote VV the DT purchasing NN pools NNS . SENT The DT annual JJ report NN must MD contain VV the DT following VVG information NN . SENT 1 LS the DT number NN of IN lives NNS in IN the DT pool NN . SENT 2 LS the DT geographic JJ area NN the DT pool NN intends VVZ to TO cover VV . SENT 3 LS the DT number NN of IN health NN plans NNS offered VVN . SENT 4 LS a DT description NN of IN the DT benefits NNS under IN each DT plan NN . SENT 5 LS a DT description NN of IN the DT premium NN structure NN , , including VVG any DT copayments NNS or CC deductibles NNS , , of IN each DT plan NN offered VVD . SENT 6 CD evidence NN of IN compliance NN with IN chapter NN 62 CD L NP . SENT 7 CD a DT sample NN of IN marketing NN information NN , , including VVG a DT phone NN number NN where WRB the DT pool NN may MD be VB contacted VVN . SENT and CC 8 CD a DT list NN of IN all DT administrative JJ fees NNS charged VVD . SENT Sec NN . SENT 24 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD Q NP . SENT 17 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 9 CD . SENT ENFORCEMENT NN . SENT Purchasing NN pools NNS must MD register VV prior RB to TO offering NN coverage NN , , and CC annually RB on IN July NP 1 CD thereafter RB , , with IN the DT commissioner NN of IN commerce NN on IN a DT form NN prescribed VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN of IN commerce NN shall MD enforce VV this DT section NN and CC all DT other JJ state NN laws NNS with IN respect NN to TO purchasing VVG pools NNS , , and CC has VHZ for IN that DT purpose NN all DT general NN rulemaking VVG and CC enforcement NN powers NNS otherwise RB available JJ to TO the DT commissioner NN of IN commerce NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN may MD charge VV an DT annual JJ registration NN fee NN sufficient JJ to TO meet VV the DT costs NNS of IN the DT commissioner's JJ duties NNS under IN this DT section NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 25 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 72 CD A DT . SENT 201 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 13 CD . SENT IMPROPER JJ CLAIM NN OF IN DISCOUNT NN . SENT a DT No NP insurer NN , , integrated JJ service NN network NN , , or CC community NN integrated JJ service NN network NN shall MD intentionally RB provide VV a DT health NN care NN provider NN with IN an DT explanation NN of IN benefits NNS or CC similar JJ document NN claiming VVG a DT right NN to TO a DT discounted JJ fee NN , , price NN , , or CC other JJ charge NN , , when WRB the DT insurer NN , , integrated JJ service NN network NN , , or CC community NN integrated JJ service NN network NN does VVZ not RB have VH an DT agreement NN with IN the DT provider NN for IN the DT discount NN with IN respect NN to TO the DT patient NN involved VVN . SENT b SYM The DT insurer NN , , integrated JJ service NN network NN , , or CC community NN integrated JJ service NN network NN may MD , , notwithstanding IN paragraph NN a DT , , claim VVP the DT right NN to TO a DT discount NN based VVN upon IN a DT discount NN agreement NN between IN the DT health NN care NN provider NN and CC another DT entity NN , , but CC only RB if IN . SENT 1 LS that DT agreement NN expressly RB permitted VVD the DT entity NN to TO assign VV its PP$ right NN to TO receive VV the DT discount NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1128 CD 2 CD an DT assignment NN to TO the DT insurer NN , , integrated JJ service NN network NN , , or CC community NN integrated JJ service NN network NN of IN the DT right NN to TO receive VV the DT discount NN complies VVZ with IN any DT relevant JJ requirements NNS for IN assignments NNS contained VVN in IN the DT discount NN agreement NN . SENT and CC 3 CD the DT insurer NN , , integrated JJ service NN network NN , , or CC community NN integrated JJ service NN network NN has VHZ complied VVN with IN any DT relevant JJ requirements NNS contained VVN in IN the DT assignment NN . SENT When WRB an DT explanation NN of IN benefits NNS or CC similar JJ document NN claims VVZ a DT discount NN permitted VVN under IN this DT paragraph NN , , it PP shall MD prominently RB state VV that IN the DT discount NN claimed VVN is VBZ based VVN upon IN an DT assignment NN and CC shall MD state VV the DT name NN of IN the DT entity NN from IN whom WP the DT assignment NN was VBD received VVN . SENT c SYM No DT insurer NN , , integrated JJ service NN network NN , , or CC community NN integrated JJ service NN network NN that WDT has VHZ entered VVN into IN an DT agreement NN with IN a DT health NN care NN provider NN that WDT involves VVZ discounted JJ fees NNS , , prices NNS , , or CC other JJ charges NNS shall MD disclose VV the DT discounts NNS to TO another DT entity NN , , with IN the DT knowledge NN or CC expectation NN that IN the DT disclosure NN will MD result VV in IN claims NNS for IN discounts NNS prohibited VVN under IN paragraphs NNS a DT and CC b LS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 26 CD . SENT REPEALER NN . SENT POLITICAL JJ SUBDIVISION NN ASSOCIATIONS NNS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD L NP . SENT 08 CD , , subdivision NN 7 CD a DT , , is VBZ repealed VVN effective JJ January NP 1 CD , , 1996 CD . SENT Sec NN . SENT 27 CD . SENT EFFECTIVE JJ DATES NNS . SENT Sections NNS 1 CD to TO 3 CD , , 9 CD , , 10 CD , , 14 CD , , and CC 18 CD are VBP effective JJ January NP 1 CD , , 1996 CD . SENT Section NN 16 CD is VBZ effective JJ the DT day NN following VVG final JJ enactment NN . SENT ARTICLE NN 7 CD MISCELLANEOUS JJ Section NP 1 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD J NP . SENT 05 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT MEMBERSHIP NN . SENT a DT NUMBER NN . SENT The DT Minnesota NP health NN care NN commission NN consists VVZ of IN 27 CD 30 CD members NNS , , as RB specified VVN in IN this DT subdivision NN . SENT A DT member NN may MD designate VV a DT representative NN to TO act VV as IN a DT member NN of IN the DT commission NN in IN the DT member's JJ absence NN . SENT The DT governor NN and CC legislature NN shall MD coordinate VV appointments NNS under IN this DT subdivision NN to TO ensure VV gender NN balance NN and CC ensure VV that IN geographic JJ areas NNS of IN the DT state NN are VBP represented VVN in IN proportion NN to TO their PP$ population NN . SENT b SYM HEALTH NN PLAN NN COMPANIES NNS . SENT The DT commission NN includes VVZ four CD members NNS representing VVG health NN plan NN companies NNS , , including VVG one CD member NN appointed VVN by IN the DT Minnesota NP Council NP of IN Health NP Maintenance NN Organizations NP , , one CD member NN appointed VVN by IN the DT Insurance NP Federation NP of IN Minnesota NP , , one CD member NN appointed VVN by IN Blue NP Cross NP and CC Blue NP Shield NP of IN Minnesota NP , , and CC one CD member NN appointed VVN by IN the DT governor NN . SENT c SYM HEALTH NP CARE NP PROVIDERS NNS . SENT The DT commission NN includes VVZ six CD members NNS representing VVG health NN care NN providers NNS , , including VVG one CD member NN appointed VVN by IN the DT Minnesota NP Hospital NP Association NP , , one CD member NN appointed VVN by IN the DT Minnesota NP Medical NP Association NP , , one CD member NN appointed VVN by IN the DT Minnesota NP Nurses NNS Association NP , , one CD rural JJ physician NN appointed VVN by IN the DT governor NN , , and CC two CD members NNS appointed VVN by IN the DT governor NN to TO represent VV providers NNS other JJ than IN hospitals NNS , , physicians NNS , , and CC nurses NNS . SENT d SYM EMPLOYERS NNS . SENT The DT commission NN includes VVZ four CD members NNS representing VVG employers NNS , , including VVG 1 CD two CD members NNS appointed VVN by IN the DT Minnesota NP Chamber NP of IN Commerce NP , , including VVG one CD self NN insured JJ employer NN and CC one CD small JJ employer NN . SENT and CC 2 CD two CD members NNS appointed VVN by IN the DT governor NN . SENT e SYM CONSUMERS NNS . SENT The DT commission NN includes VVZ seven CD consumer NN members NNS , , including VVG three CD members NNS appointed VVN by IN the DT governor NN , , one CD of IN whom WP must MD represent VV persons NNS over IN age NN 65 CD . SENT one CD member NN appointed VVN by IN the DT consortium NN of IN citizens NNS with IN disabilities NNS to TO represent VV consumers NNS with IN physical JJ disabilities NNS or CC chronic JJ illness NN . SENT one CD member NN appointed VVN by IN the DT mental JJ health NN association NN of IN Minnesota NP , , in IN consultation NN with IN the DT Minnesota NP chapter NN of IN the DT society NN of IN Americans NNS for IN recovery NN , , to TO represent VV consumers NNS with IN mental JJ illness NN or CC chemical NN dependency NN . SENT one CD appointed VVN under IN the DT rules NNS of IN the DT senate NN . SENT and CC one CD appointed VVN under IN the DT rules NNS of IN the DT house NN of IN representatives NNS . SENT f SYM EMPLOYEE NN UNIONS NNS . SENT The DT commission NN includes VVZ three CD representatives NNS of IN labor NN unions NNS , , including VVG two CD appointed VVN by IN the DT AFL NP CIO NP Minnesota NP and CC one CD appointed VVN by IN the DT governor NN to TO represent VV other JJ unions NNS . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1129 CD g NN STATE NN AGENCIES NNS . SENT The DT commission NN includes VVZ the DT commissioners NNS of IN commerce NN , , employee NN relations NNS , , and CC human JJ services NNS . SENT h NN REGIONAL JJ COORDINATING VVG BOARDS NNS . SENT The DT commission NN includes VVZ one CD member NN who WP is VBZ the DT chair NN of IN a DT regional JJ coordinating VVG board NN , , elected VVN by IN a DT majority NN vote NN of IN the DT chairs NNS of IN the DT regional JJ coordinating VVG boards NNS . SENT i NP COUNTIES NNS . SENT The DT commission NN includes VVZ one CD county NN commissioner NN appointed VVN by IN the DT association NN of IN Minnesota NP counties NNS , , and CC one CD administrator NN of IN a DT county NN or CC multicounty JJ community NN health NN board NN appointed VVN by IN the DT metro NN intercounty NN association NN . SENT The DT appointing VVG authorities NNS shall MD coordinate VV their PP$ appointments NNS so RB that IN one CD county NN representative NN resides VVZ in IN a DT rural JJ area NN of IN the DT state NN and CC the DT other JJ in IN a DT metropolitan JJ area NN of IN the DT state NN . SENT h NN j NN CHAIR NN . SENT The DT governor NN shall MD designate VV the DT chair NN of IN the DT commission NN from IN among IN the DT governor's JJ appointees NNS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 2 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD J NP . SENT 05 CD , , subdivision NN 9 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 9 CD . SENT REPEALER NN . SENT This DT section NN is VBZ repealed VVN effective JJ July NP 1 CD , , 1996 CD 2000 CD . SENT Sec NN . SENT 3 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD J NP . SENT 09 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT GENERAL JJ DUTIES NNS . SENT The DT regional JJ coordinating VVG boards NNS are VBP locally RB controlled VVN boards NNS consisting VVG of IN providers NNS , , health NN plan NN companies NNS , , employers NNS , , consumers NNS , , and CC elected VVN officials NNS . SENT Regional JJ coordinating VVG boards NNS may MD . SENT 1 LS recommend VV that IN the DT commissioner NN approve VV voluntary JJ agreements NNS between IN providers NNS in IN the DT region NN that WDT will MD improve VV quality NN , , access NN , , or CC affordability NN of IN health NN care NN but CC might MD constitute VV a DT violation NN of IN antitrust JJ laws NNS if IN undertaken VVN without IN government NN direction NN . SENT 2 LS make VV recommendations NNS to TO the DT commissioner NN regarding VVG major JJ capital NN expenditures NNS or CC the DT introduction NN of IN expensive JJ new JJ technologies NNS and CC medical JJ practices NNS that WDT are VBP being VBG proposed VVN or CC considered VVN by IN providers NNS . SENT 3 LS undertake VV voluntary JJ activities NNS to TO educate VV consumers NNS , , providers NNS , , and CC purchasers NNS or CC to TO promote VV voluntary JJ , , cooperative JJ community NN cost NN containment NN , , access NN , , or CC quality NN of IN care NN projects NNS about IN community NN plans NNS and CC projects NNS promoting VVG health NN care NN cost NN containment NN , , consumer NN accountability NN , , access NN , , and CC quality NN and CC efforts NNS to TO achieve VV public JJ health NN goals NNS . SENT 4 CD 2 CD make VV recommendations NNS to TO the DT commissioner NN regarding VVG ways NNS of IN improving VVG affordability NN , , accessibility NN , , and CC quality NN of IN health NN care NN in IN the DT region NN and CC throughout IN the DT state NN . SENT . SENT 3 LS provide VV technical JJ assistance NN to TO parties NNS interested VVN in IN establishing VVG or CC operating VVG a DT community NN integrated JJ service NN network NN or CC integrated JJ service NN network NN within IN the DT region NN . SENT This DT assistance NN must MD complement VV assistance NN provided VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN under IN section NN 62 CD N NP . SENT 23 CD . SENT 4 LS advise VV the DT commissioner NN on IN public JJ health NN goals NNS , , taking VVG into IN consideration NN the DT relevant JJ portions NNS of IN the DT community NN health NN service NN plans NNS , , plans NNS required VVN by IN the DT Minnesota NP comprehensive JJ adult NN mental JJ health NN act NN , , the DT Minnesota NP comprehensive JJ children's NNS mental JJ health NN act NN , , and CC the DT community NN social JJ service NN act NN plans NNS developed VVN by IN county NN boards NNS or CC community NN health NN boards NNS in IN the DT region NN under IN chapters NNS 145 CD A NP , , 245 CD , , and CC 256 CD E NN . SENT 5 LS prepare VV an DT annual JJ regional JJ education NN plan NN that WDT is VBZ consistent JJ with IN and CC supportive JJ of IN public JJ health NN goals NNS identified VVN by IN community NN health NN boards NNS in IN the DT region NN . SENT and CC 6 CD serve VVP as IN advisory JJ bodies NNS to TO identify VV potential JJ applicants NNS for IN federal JJ Health NP Professional NP Shortage NN Area NN and CC federal JJ Medically RB Underserved NP Area NP designation NN as RB requested VVD by IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 4 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD J NP . SENT 09 CD , , subdivision NN 6 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 6 CD . SENT TECHNICAL JJ ASSISTANCE NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD provide VV technical JJ assistance NN to TO regional JJ coordinating VVG boards NNS . SENT Technical JJ assistance NN includes VVZ providing VVG each DT regional JJ board NN with IN timely JJ information NN concerning VVG action NN plans NNS , , enrollment NN data NNS , , and CC health NN care NN expenditures NNS affecting VVG the DT regional JJ board's NN region NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1130 CD Sec NN . SENT 5 LS . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD J NP . SENT 09 CD , , subdivision NN 8 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 8 CD . SENT REPEALER NN . SENT This DT section NN is VBZ repealed VVN effective JJ July NP 1 CD , , 1996 CD 2000 CD . SENT Sec NN . SENT 6 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD J NP . SENT 17 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD a DT , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS a DT . SENT EXPENDITURE NN REPORTING NN . SENT a DT GENERAL NP REQUIREMENT NN . SENT A DT provider NN making VVG a DT major JJ spending NN commitment NN after IN April NP 1 CD , , 1992 CD , , shall MD submit VV notification NN of IN the DT expenditure NN to TO the DT commissioner NN and CC provide VV the DT commissioner NN with IN any DT relevant JJ background NN information NN . SENT b SYM REPORT NN . SENT Notification NN must MD include VV a DT report NN , , submitted VVN within IN 60 CD days NNS after IN the DT date NN of IN the DT major JJ spending NN commitment NN , , using VVG terms NNS conforming VVG to TO the DT definitions NNS in IN section NN 62 CD J NP . SENT 03 CD and CC this DT section NN . SENT Each DT report NN is VBZ subject JJ to TO retrospective JJ review NN and CC must MD contain VV . SENT 1 LS a DT detailed JJ description NN of IN the DT major JJ spending NN commitment NN , , including VVG the DT specific JJ dollar NN amount NN of IN each DT expenditure NN , , and CC its PP$ purpose NN . SENT 2 LS the DT date NN of IN the DT major JJ spending NN commitment NN . SENT 3 LS a DT statement NN of IN the DT expected VVN impact NN that IN the DT major JJ spending NN commitment NN will MD have VH on IN charges NNS by IN the DT provider NN to TO patients NNS and CC third JJ party NN payers NNS . SENT 4 LS a DT statement NN of IN the DT expected VVN impact NN on IN the DT clinical JJ effectiveness NN or CC quality NN of IN care NN received VVN by IN the DT patients NNS that IN the DT provider NN expects VVZ to TO serve VV . SENT 5 LS a DT statement NN of IN the DT extent NN to TO which WDT equivalent NN services NNS or CC technology NN are VBP already RB available JJ to TO the DT provider's NNS actual JJ and CC potential JJ patient JJ population NN . SENT 6 CD a DT statement NN of IN the DT distance NN from IN which WDT the DT nearest JJS equivalent NN services NNS or CC technology NN are VBP already RB available JJ to TO the DT provider's NNS actual JJ and CC potential JJ population NN . SENT 7 CD a DT statement NN describing VVG the DT pursuit NN of IN any DT lawful JJ collaborative JJ arrangements NNS . SENT and CC 8 CD a DT statement NN of IN assurance NN that IN the DT provider NN will MD not RB use VV , , purchase VV , , or CC perform VV health NN care NN technologies NNS and CC procedures NNS that WDT are VBP not RB clinically RB effective JJ and CC cost VV effective JJ , , unless IN the DT technology NN is VBZ used VVN for IN experimental JJ or CC research NN purposes NNS to TO determine VV whether IN a DT technology NN or CC procedure NN is VBZ clinically RB effective JJ and CC cost VV effective JJ . SENT The DT provider NN may MD submit VV any DT additional JJ information NN that IN it PP deems VVZ relevant JJ . SENT c SYM ADDITIONAL JJ INFORMATION NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN may MD request VV additional JJ information NN from IN a DT provider NN for IN the DT purpose NN of IN review NN of IN a DT report NN submitted VVN by IN that DT provider NN , , and CC may MD consider VV relevant JJ information NN from IN other JJ sources NNS . SENT A DT provider NN shall MD provide VV any DT information NN requested VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN within IN the DT time NN period NN stated VVN in IN the DT request NN , , or CC within IN 30 CD days NNS after IN the DT date NN of IN the DT request NN if IN the DT request NN does VVZ not RB state VV a DT time NN . SENT d SYM FAILURE NN TO TO COMPLY VV . SENT If IN the DT provider NN fails VVZ to TO submit VV a DT complete JJ and CC timely JJ expenditure NN report NN , , including VVG any DT additional JJ information NN requested VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN , , the DT commissioner NN may MD make VV the DT provider's JJ subsequent JJ major JJ spending NN commitments NNS subject JJ to TO the DT procedures NNS of IN prospective JJ review NN and CC approval NN under IN subdivision NN 6 CD a DT . SENT Sec NN . SENT 7 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD J NP . SENT 48 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT 62 CD J NP . SENT 48 CD CRITERIA NNS FOR IN REIMBURSEMENT NN . SENT All DT ambulance NN services NNS licensed VVN under IN section NN 144 CD . SENT 802 JJ are VBP eligible JJ for IN reimbursement NN under IN the DT integrated JJ service NN network NN system NN and CC the DT regulated VVN all DT payer NN option NN by IN health NN plan NN companies NNS . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD require VV community NN integrated JJ service NN networks NNS , , integrated JJ service NN networks NNS , , and CC all DT payer NN insurers NNS health NN plan NN companies NNS to TO adopt VV the DT following VVG reimbursement NN policies NNS . SENT 1 LS All DT scheduled VVN or CC prearranged VVN air NN and CC ground NN ambulance NN transports NNS must MD be VB reimbursed VVN if IN requested VVN by IN an DT attending VVG physician NN or CC nurse NN , , and CC , , if IN the DT person NN is VBZ an DT enrollee NN in IN an DT integrated JJ service NN network NN or CC , , community NN integrated JJ service NN network NN , , or CC health NN maintenance NN organization NN if IN approved VVN by IN a DT designated VVN representative NN of IN an DT integrated JJ service NN network NN or CC a DT community NN service NN network NN the DT managed VVN care NN plan NN who WP is VBZ immediately RB available JJ on IN a DT 24 CD hour NN basis NN . SENT The DT designated VVN representative NN must MD be VB a DT registered JJ nurse NN or CC a DT physician NN assistant NN with IN at IN least JJS three CD years NNS of IN critical JJ care NN or CC trauma NN experience NN , , or CC a DT licensed JJ physician NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1131 CD 2 CD Reimbursement NP must MD be VB provided VVN for IN all DT emergency NN ambulance NN calls VVZ in IN which WDT a DT patient NN is VBZ transported VVN or CC medical JJ treatment NN rendered VVD . SENT 3 CD Special JJ transportation NN services NNS must MD not RB be VB billed VVN or CC reimbursed VVN if IN the DT patient NN needs VVZ medical JJ attention NN immediately RB before IN transportation NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 8 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD M NP . SENT 07 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT 62 CD M NP . SENT 07 CD PRIOR JJ AUTHORIZATION NN OF IN SERVICES NNS . SENT a DT Utilization NN review NN organizations NNS conducting VVG prior JJ authorization NN of IN services NNS must MD have VH written VVN standards NNS that WDT meet VVP at IN a DT minimum NN the DT following VVG requirements NNS . SENT 1 LS written VVN procedures NNS and CC criteria NNS used VVN to TO determine VV whether IN care NN is VBZ appropriate JJ , , reasonable JJ , , or CC medically RB necessary JJ . SENT 2 LS a DT system NN for IN providing VVG prompt JJ notification NN of IN its PP$ determinations NNS to TO enrollees NNS and CC providers NNS and CC for IN notifying VVG the DT provider NN , , enrollee NN , , or CC enrollee's NNS designee NN of IN appeal NN procedures NNS under IN clause NN 4 CD . SENT 3 CD compliance NN with IN section NN 72 CD A DT . SENT 201 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD a DT , , regarding VVG time NN frames NNS for IN approving VVG and CC disapproving VVG prior JJ authorization NN requests NNS . SENT 4 LS written VVN procedures NNS for IN appeals NNS of IN denials NNS of IN prior JJ authorization NN which WDT specify VV the DT responsibilities NNS of IN the DT enrollee NN and CC provider NN , , and CC which WDT meet VVP the DT requirements NNS of IN section NN 72 CD A DT . SENT 285 CD , , regarding VVG release NN of IN summary NN review NN findings NNS . SENT and CC 5 CD procedures NNS to TO ensure VV confidentiality NN of IN patient JJ specific JJ information NN , , consistent JJ with IN applicable JJ law NN . SENT b SYM No DT utilization NN review NN organization NN , , health NN plan NN company NN , , or CC claims NNS administrator NN may MD conduct VV or CC require VV prior JJ authorization NN of IN emergency NN confinement NN or CC emergency NN treatment NN . SENT The DT enrollee NN or CC the DT enrollee's NNS authorized VVD representative NN may MD be VB required VVN to TO notify VV the DT health NN plan NN company NN , , claims VVZ administrator NN , , or CC utilization NN review NN organization NN as RB soon RB after IN the DT beginning NN of IN the DT emergency NN confinement NN or CC emergency NN treatment NN as IN reasonably RB possible JJ . SENT Sec NN . SENT 9 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD M NP . SENT 09 CD , , subdivision NN 5 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS . SENT WRITTEN VVN CLINICAL JJ CRITERIA NNS . SENT A DT utilization NN review NN organization's NNS decisions NNS must MD be VB supported VVN by IN written JJ clinical JJ criteria NNS and CC review NN procedures NNS , , based VVN on IN accepted JJ medical JJ practice NN . SENT Clinical JJ criteria NNS and CC review NN procedures NNS must MD be VB established VVN with IN appropriate JJ involvement NN from IN actively RB practicing VVG physicians NNS or CC providers NNS . SENT A DT utilization NN review NN organization NN must MD use VV written JJ clinical JJ criteria NNS , , as IN required VVN , , for IN determining VVG the DT appropriateness NN of IN the DT certification NN request NN . SENT The DT utilization NN review NN organization NN must MD have VH a DT procedure NN for IN ensuring VVG , , at IN a DT minimum NN , , the DT periodic JJ annual JJ evaluation NN and CC updating VVG of IN the DT written JJ criteria NNS based VVN on IN sound JJ clinical JJ principles NNS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 10 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD M NP . SENT 10 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 7 CD . SENT AVAILABILITY NN OF IN CRITERIA NNS . SENT Upon IN request NN , , a DT utilization NN review NN organization NN shall MD provide VV to TO an DT enrollee NN or CC to TO an DT attending VVG physician NN or CC provider NN the DT criteria NNS used VVN for IN a DT specific JJ procedure NN to TO determine VV the DT necessity NN , , appropriateness NN , , and CC efficacy NN of IN that DT procedure NN and CC identify VV the DT database NN , , professional JJ treatment NN guideline NN , , or CC other JJ basis NN for IN the DT criteria NNS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 11 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 62 CD P NN . SENT 05 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS . SENT SMALL JJ RURAL JJ HOSPITALS NNS . SENT Each DT small JJ rural JJ hospital NN shall MD file VV information NN with IN the DT commissioner NN of IN health NN and CC calculate VV its PP$ growth NN in IN revenues NNS pursuant JJ to TO the DT requirements NNS of IN this DT chapter NN . SENT Small JJ rural JJ hospitals NNS that WDT do VVP not RB file VV as IN part NN of IN a DT hospital NN system NN are VBP exempt JJ from IN the DT repayment NN provisions NNS of IN subdivision NN 4 CD . SENT However RB , , the DT commissioner NN retains VVZ the DT authority NN to TO initiate VV an DT investigation NN and CC order NN repayment NN pursuant JJ to TO this DT section NN , , if IN the DT commissioner NN believes VVZ that IN there EX is VBZ an DT unreasonable JJ rate NN of IN growth NN in IN revenues NNS and CC if IN the DT hospital NN fails VVZ to TO demonstrate VV good JJ cause NN for IN exceeding VVG the DT statutory JJ growth NN limits NNS . SENT For IN purposes NNS of IN this DT subdivision NN , , small JJ rural JJ hospital NN is VBZ defined VVN as IN a DT licensed JJ hospital NN with IN less JJR than IN 50 CD beds NNS . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1132 CD Sec NN . SENT 12 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 72 CD A DT . SENT 20 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 32 CD . SENT UNFAIR JJ HEALTH NN RISK NN AVOIDANCE NN . SENT No DT insurer NN or CC health NN plan NN company NN may MD design VV a DT network NN of IN providers NNS , , policies NNS on IN access NN to TO providers NNS , , or CC marketing NN strategy NN in IN such PDT a DT way NN as RB to TO discourage VV enrollment NN by IN individuals NNS or CC groups NNS whose WP$ health NN care NN needs NNS are VBP perceived VVN as RB likely JJ to TO be VB more RBR expensive JJ than IN the DT average NN . SENT This DT subdivision NN does VVZ not RB prohibit VV underwriting NN and CC rating NN practices NNS that WDT comply VV with IN Minnesota NP law NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 13 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 72 CD A DT . SENT 20 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 33 CD . SENT PROHIBITION NN OF IN INAPPROPRIATE JJ INCENTIVES NNS . SENT No DT insurer NN or CC health NN plan NN company NN may MD give VV any DT financial JJ incentive NN to TO a DT health NN care NN provider NN based VVN solely RB on IN the DT number NN of IN services NNS denied VVN or CC referrals NNS not RB authorized VVD by IN the DT provider NN . SENT This DT subdivision NN does VVZ not RB prohibit VV capitation NN or CC other JJ compensation NN methods NNS that WDT serve VVP to TO hold VV health NN care NN providers NNS financially RB accountable JJ for IN the DT cost NN of IN caring VVG for IN a DT patient JJ population NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 14 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 136 CD A DT . SENT 1355 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT LOAN NN FORGIVENESS NN . SENT For IN the DT period NN July NP 1 CD , , 1993 CD through IN June NP 30 CD , , 1995 CD fiscal JJ years NNS beginning VVG on IN and CC after IN July NP 1 CD , , 1995 CD , , the DT higher JJR education NN coordinating VVG board NN may MD accept VV up RB to TO four CD applicants NNS who WP are VBP fourth JJ year NN medical JJ students NNS , , three CD applicants NNS who WP are VBP pediatric JJ residents NNS , , and CC four CD applicants NNS who WP are VBP family NN practice NN residents NNS , , and CC one CD applicant NN who WP is VBZ an DT internal JJ medicine NN resident NN , , per IN fiscal JJ year NN for IN participation NN in IN the DT loan NN forgiveness NN program NN . SENT If IN the DT higher JJR education NN coordinating VVG board NN does VVZ not RB receive VV enough JJ applicants NNS per IN fiscal JJ year NN to TO fill VV the DT number NN of IN residents NNS in IN the DT specific JJ areas NNS of IN practice NN , , the DT resident NN applicants NNS may MD be VB from IN any DT area NN of IN practice NN . SENT The DT eight CD resident NN applicants NNS can MD may MD be VB in IN any DT year NN of IN training NN . SENT however RB , , priority NN must MD be VB given VVN to TO the DT following VVG categories NNS of IN residents NNS in IN descending VVG order NN . SENT third JJ year NN residents NNS , , second JJ year NN residents NNS , , and CC first JJ year NN residents NNS . SENT Applicants NNS are VBP responsible JJ for IN securing VVG their PP$ own JJ loans NNS . SENT Applicants NNS chosen VVN to TO participate VV in IN the DT loan NN forgiveness NN program NN may MD designate VV for IN each DT year NN of IN medical JJ school NN , , up RB to TO a DT maximum NN of IN four CD years NNS , , an DT agreed VVN amount NN , , not RB to TO exceed VV 10 CD , , 000 CD , , as IN a DT qualified JJ loan NN . SENT For IN each DT year NN that IN a DT participant NN serves VVZ as IN a DT physician NN in IN a DT designated VVN rural JJ area NN , , up RB to TO a DT maximum NN of IN four CD years NNS , , the DT higher JJR education NN coordinating VVG board NN shall MD annually RB pay VV an DT amount NN equal JJ to TO one CD year NN of IN qualified JJ loans NNS . SENT Participants NNS who WP move VVP their PP$ practice NN from IN one CD designated VVN rural JJ area NN to TO another DT remain VVP eligible NN for IN loan NN repayment NN . SENT In IN addition NN , , if IN a DT resident NN participating VVG in IN the DT loan NN forgiveness NN program NN serves VVZ at IN least JJS four CD weeks NNS during IN a DT year NN of IN residency NN substituting VVG for IN a DT rural JJ physician NN to TO temporarily RB relieve VV the DT rural JJ physician NN of IN rural JJ practice NN commitments NNS to TO enable VV the DT rural JJ physician NN to TO take VV a DT vacation NN , , engage VVP in IN activities NNS outside IN the DT practice NN area NN , , or CC otherwise RB be VB relieved VVN of IN rural JJ practice NN commitments NNS , , the DT participating VVG resident NN may MD designate VV up RP to TO an DT additional JJ 2 CD , , 000 CD , , above IN the DT 10 CD , , 000 CD maximum NN , , for IN each DT year NN of IN residency NN during IN which WDT the DT resident JJ substitutes NNS for IN a DT rural JJ physician NN for IN four CD or CC more JJR weeks NNS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 15 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 136 CD A DT . SENT 1355 CD , , subdivision NN 5 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS . SENT LOAN NN FORGIVENESS NN . SENT UNDERSERVED VVN URBAN JJ COMMUNITIES NNS . SENT For IN the DT period NN July NP 1 CD , , 1993 CD to TO June NP 30 CD , , 1995 CD fiscal JJ years NNS beginning VVG on IN and CC after IN July NP 1 CD , , 1995 CD , , the DT higher JJR education NN coordinating VVG board NN may MD accept VV up RB to TO four CD applicants NNS who WP are VBP either RB fourth JJ year NN medical JJ students NNS , , or CC residents NNS in IN family NN practice NN , , pediatrics NNS , , or CC internal JJ medicine NN per IN fiscal JJ year NN for IN participation NN in IN the DT urban JJ primary JJ care NN physician NN loan NN forgiveness NN program NN . SENT The DT resident NN applicants NNS may MD be VB in IN any DT year NN of IN residency NN training NN . SENT however RB , , priority NN will MD be VB given VVN to TO the DT following VVG categories NNS of IN residents NNS in IN descending VVG order NN . SENT third JJ year NN residents NNS , , second JJ year NN residents NNS , , and CC first JJ year NN residents NNS . SENT If IN the DT higher JJR education NN coordinating VVG board NN does VVZ not RB receive VV enough JJ qualified JJ applicants NNS per IN fiscal JJ year NN to TO fill VV the DT number NN of IN slots NNS for IN urban JJ underserved VVN communities NNS , , the DT slots NNS may MD be VB allocated VVN to TO students NNS or CC residents NNS who WP have VHP applied VVN for IN the DT rural JJ physician NN loan NN forgiveness NN program NN in IN subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT Applicants NNS are VBP responsible JJ for IN securing VVG their PP$ own JJ loans NNS . SENT For IN purposes NNS of IN this DT provision NN , , qualifying VVG educational JJ loans NNS are VBP government NN and CC commercial JJ loans NNS for IN actual JJ costs NNS paid VVN for IN tuition NN , , reasonable JJ education NN expenses NNS , , and CC reasonable JJ living VVG expenses NNS related VVN to TO the DT graduate NN or CC undergraduate JJ education NN of IN a DT health NN care NN professional JJ . SENT Applicants NNS chosen VVN to TO participate VV in IN the DT loan NN forgiveness NN program NN may MD designate VV for IN each DT year NN of IN medical JJ school NN , , up RB to TO a DT maximum NN of IN four CD years NNS , , an DT agreed VVN amount NN , , not RB to TO exceed VV 10 CD , , 000 CD , , as IN a DT qualified JJ loan NN . SENT For IN each DT year NN that IN a DT participant NN serves VVZ as IN a DT physician NN in IN a DT designated VVN underserved VVN urban JJ area NN , , up RB to TO a DT maximum NN of IN four CD years NNS , , the DT higher JJR education NN coordinating VVG board NN shall MD annually RB pay VV an DT amount NN equal JJ to TO one CD year NN of IN qualified JJ loans NNS . SENT Participants NNS who WP move VVP their PP$ practice NN from IN one NN designated VVN underserved VVN urban JJ community NN to TO another DT remain VVP eligible NN for IN loan NN repayment NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 16 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 136 CD A DT . SENT 1356 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT ELIGIBILITY NN . SENT To TO be VB eligible JJ to TO participate VV in IN the DT program NN , , a DT prospective JJ midlevel NN practitioner NN must MD submit VV a DT letter NN of IN interest NN to TO the DT higher JJR education NN coordinating VVG board NN prior JJ to TO or CC while IN attending VVG a DT program NN of IN study NN designed VVN to TO prepare VV the DT individual NN for IN service NN as IN a DT midlevel NN practitioner NN . SENT Before IN completing VVG the DT first JJ year NN of IN this DT program NN , , A DT midlevel NN practitioner NN student NN who WP is VBZ accepted VVN into IN this DT program NN must MD sign VV a DT contract NN to TO agree VV to TO serve VV at IN least JJS two CD of IN the DT first JJ four CD years NNS following VVG graduation NN from IN the DT program NN in IN a DT designated VVN rural JJ area NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1133 CD Sec NN . SENT 17 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 136 CD A DT . SENT 1356 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS . SENT LOAN NN FORGIVENESS NN . SENT The DT higher JJR education NN coordinating VVG board NN may MD accept VV up RB to TO eight CD applicants NNS per IN year NN for IN participation NN in IN the DT loan NN forgiveness NN program NN . SENT Applicants NNS are VBP responsible JJ for IN securing VVG their PP$ own JJ loans NNS . SENT Applicants NNS chosen VVN to TO participate VV in IN the DT loan NN forgiveness NN program NN may MD designate VV for IN each DT year NN of IN midlevel NN practitioner NN study NN , , up RB to TO a DT maximum NN of IN two CD years NNS , , an DT agreed VVN amount NN , , not RB to TO exceed VV 7 CD , , 000 CD , , as IN a DT qualified JJ loan NN . SENT For IN purposes NNS of IN this DT provision NN , , qualifying VVG educational JJ loans NNS are VBP government NN and CC commercial JJ loans NNS for IN actual JJ costs NNS paid VVN for IN tuition NN , , reasonable JJ education NN expenses NNS , , and CC reasonable JJ living VVG expenses NNS related VVN to TO the DT graduate NN or CC undergraduate JJ education NN of IN a DT health NN care NN professional JJ . SENT For IN each DT year NN that IN a DT participant NN serves VVZ as IN a DT midlevel NN practitioner NN in IN a DT designated VVN rural JJ area NN , , up RB to TO a DT maximum NN of IN four CD years NNS , , the DT higher JJR education NN coordinating VVG board NN shall MD annually RB repay VV an DT amount NN equal JJ to TO one CD half NN a DT qualified JJ loan NN . SENT Participants NNS who WP move VVP their PP$ practice NN from IN one CD designated VVN rural JJ area NN to TO another DT remain VVP eligible NN for IN loan NN repayment NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 18 CD . SENT 137 CD . SENT 43 CD GRANTS NNS FOR IN AREA NN HEALTH NN EDUCATION NN CENTER NN PROGRAMS NNS . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT GRANT NN APPLICATION NN . SENT The DT board NN of IN regents NNS of IN the DT University NP of IN Minnesota NP , , through IN the DT academic JJ health NN center NN and CC the DT University NP of IN Minnesota NP Duluth NP School NP of IN Medicine NP , , is VBZ requested VVN to TO apply VV for IN a DT federal JJ area NN health NN education NN center NN program NN grant NN . SENT If IN awarded VVN a DT grant NN , , the DT University NP of IN Minnesota NP Duluth NP School NP of IN Medicine NP , , in IN cooperation NN with IN public JJ or CC private JJ , , nonprofit JJ area NN health NN education NN centers NNS , , is VBZ requested VVN to TO plan VV , , develop VV , , and CC operate VV area NN health NN education NN center NN programs NNS . SENT The DT University NP of IN Minnesota NP Duluth NP School NP of IN Medicine NP is VBZ requested VVN to TO develop VV cooperative JJ arrangements NNS with IN two CD area NN health NN education NN centers NNS in IN year NN two CD of IN the DT grant NN , , and CC develop VV cooperative JJ arrangements NNS with IN an DT additional JJ two CD centers NNS in IN year NN three CD of IN the DT grant NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT PROGRAM NN REQUIREMENTS NNS . SENT Each DT program NN must MD . SENT 1 LS provide VV preceptorship NN educational JJ experiences NNS for IN health NN science NN students NNS . SENT 2 LS maintain VV community NN based VVN primary JJ care NN residency NN programs NNS or CC be VB affiliated VVN with IN such JJ programs NNS . SENT 3 LS maintain VV continuing VVG education NN programs NNS for IN health NN professionals NNS or CC coordinate VV its PP$ activities NNS with IN such JJ programs NNS . SENT 4 LS maintain VV learning VVG resources NNS and CC dissemination NN systems NNS . SENT 5 CD have VHP agreements NNS with IN community NN based VVN organizations NNS for IN educating VVG and CC training VVG health NN professionals NNS . SENT 6 CD train NN health NN professionals NNS , , including VVG nurses NNS and CC allied VVD health NN professionals NNS . SENT and CC 7 CD carry NN out IN recruitment NN and CC health NN career NN awareness NN programs NNS among IN minority NN and CC other JJ students NNS in IN medically RB underserved VVN areas NNS of IN the DT state NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 19 CD . SENT 137 CD . SENT 44 CD PHYSICIAN NN SUBSTITUTE NN DEMONSTRATION NN PROJECT NN . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT ESTABLISHMENT NN . SENT The DT board NN of IN regents NNS , , through IN the DT University NP of IN Minnesota NP academic JJ health NN center NN , , is VBZ requested VVN to TO establish VV and CC administer VV a DT physician NN substitute NN locum NN tenens NNS and CC emergency NN room NN coverage NN demonstration NN project NN at IN up RB to TO four CD rural JJ demonstration NN sites NNS within IN the DT state NN . SENT The DT academic JJ health NN center NN is VBZ requested VVN to TO coordinate VV the DT administration NN of IN the DT project NN with IN the DT commissioner NN of IN health NN and CC the DT office NN of IN rural JJ health NN and CC primary JJ health NN care NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT PROJECT NN ACTIVITIES NNS . SENT The DT project NN must MD . SENT 1 LS encourage VV physicians NNS to TO serve VV as IN substitute JJ physicians NNS for IN the DT demonstration NN sites NNS . SENT 2 LS provide VV a DT central JJ register NN of IN physicians NNS interested VVN in IN serving VVG as IN physician NN substitutes NNS at IN the DT demonstration NN sites NNS . SENT 3 LS provide VV a DT referral NN service NN for IN requests NNS from IN demonstration NN sites NNS for IN physician NN substitutes NNS . SENT and CC 4 CD provide VVP physician NN substitute NN services NNS at IN rates NNS that WDT reflect VVP the DT administrative JJ savings NNS resulting VVG from IN centralized JJ referral NN and CC credentialing NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT CREDENTIALING NP . SENT PROFESSIONAL JJ EDUCATION NN . SENT The DT academic JJ health NN center NN is VBZ requested VVN to TO credential NN persons NNS desiring VVG to TO serve VV as IN physician NN substitutes NNS . SENT The DT academic JJ health NN center NN may MD employ VV physician NN substitutes NNS serving VVG in IN the DT demonstration NN project NN as IN temporary JJ clinical JJ faculty NN , , and CC may MD provide VV physician NN substitutes NNS with IN additional JJ opportunities NNS for IN professional JJ education NN and CC interaction NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1134 CD Subd NP . SENT 4 LS . SENT DEMONSTRATION NN SITES NNS . SENT The DT academic JJ health NN center NN is VBZ requested VVN to TO designate VV up RP to TO four CD rural JJ communities NNS as IN demonstration NN sites NNS for IN the DT project NN . SENT The DT academic JJ health NN center NN is VBZ requested VVN to TO choose VV sites NNS based VVN on IN a DT community's NNS need VVP for IN physician NN substitute NN services NNS and CC the DT willingness NN of IN the DT community NN to TO work VV cooperatively RB with IN the DT academic JJ health NN center NN and CC participate VV in IN the DT demonstration NN project NN evaluation NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 5 LS . SENT EVALUATION NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN of IN health NN , , through IN the DT office NN of IN rural JJ health NN and CC primary JJ care NN , , shall MD evaluate VV the DT demonstration NN project NN and CC present VV an DT evaluation NN report NN to TO the DT legislature NN by IN January NP 15 CD , , 1996 CD . SENT The DT commissioner NN may MD contract VV with IN a DT nonprofit JJ rural JJ health NN policy NN organization NN to TO evaluate VV the DT demonstration NN project NN . SENT The DT evaluation NN must MD identify VV any DT modifications NNS necessary JJ to TO improve VV the DT effectiveness NN of IN the DT project NN . SENT The DT evaluation NN must MD also RB include VV a DT recommendation NN on IN whether IN the DT demonstration NN project NN should MD be VB extended VVN to TO other JJ areas NNS of IN the DT state NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 20 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 144 CD . SENT 1464 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT CRITERIA NNS . SENT a DT The NP commissioner NN , , through IN the DT organization NN under IN contract NN , , shall MD award VV grants NNS to TO hospitals NNS and CC clinics NNS that WDT agree VVP to TO . SENT 1 LS provide VV secondary JJ and CC post VV secondary JJ summer NN health NN care NN interns VVZ with IN formal JJ exposure NN to TO the DT health NN care NN profession NN . SENT 2 LS provide VV an DT orientation NN for IN the DT secondary JJ and CC post VV secondary JJ summer NN health NN care NN interns VVZ . SENT 3 CD pay NN one CD half NN the DT costs NNS of IN employing VVG the DT secondary JJ and CC post VV secondary JJ summer NN health NN care NN intern VV , , based VVN on IN an DT overall JJ hourly JJ wage NN that WDT is VBZ at IN least JJS the DT minimum JJ wage NN but CC does VVZ not RB exceed VV 6 CD an DT hour NN . SENT and CC 4 CD interview NN and CC hire VV secondary JJ and CC post VV secondary JJ pupils NNS for IN a DT minimum NN of IN six CD weeks NNS and CC a DT maximum NN of IN 12 CD weeks NNS . SENT and CC 5 CD employ VVP at IN least JJS one CD secondary JJ student NN for IN each DT post NN secondary JJ student NN employed VVN , , to TO the DT extent NN that IN there EX are VBP sufficient JJ qualifying VVG secondary JJ student NN applicants NNS . SENT b SYM In IN order NN to TO be VB eligible JJ to TO be VB hired VVN as IN a DT secondary JJ summer NN health NN intern VV by IN a DT hospital NN or CC clinic NN , , a DT pupil NN must MD . SENT 1 LS intend VV to TO complete VV high JJ school NN graduation NN requirements NNS and CC be VB between IN the DT junior JJ and CC senior JJ year NN of IN high JJ school NN . SENT 2 LS be VB from IN a DT school NN district NN in IN proximity NN to TO the DT facility NN . SENT and CC 3 CD provide VVP the DT facility NN with IN a DT letter NN of IN recommendation NN from IN a DT health NN occupations NNS or CC science NN educator NN . SENT c SYM In IN order NN to TO be VB eligible JJ to TO be VB hired VVN as IN a DT post NN secondary JJ summer NN health NN care NN intern VV by IN a DT hospital NN or CC clinic NN , , a DT pupil NN must MD . SENT 1 LS intend VV to TO complete VV a DT two CD year NN or CC four CD year NN degree NN program NN and CC be VB planning VVG on IN enrolling VVG in IN or CC be VB enrolled VVN in IN that DT degree NN program NN . SENT 2 LS be VB enrolled VVN in IN a DT Minnesota NP educational JJ institution NN or CC be VB a DT resident NN of IN the DT state NN of IN Minnesota NP . SENT priority NN must MD be VB given VVN to TO applicants NNS from IN a DT school NN district NN or CC attend VV an DT educational JJ institution NN in IN proximity NN to TO the DT facility NN . SENT and CC 3 CD provide VVP the DT facility NN with IN a DT letter NN of IN recommendation NN from IN a DT health NN occupations NNS or CC science NN educator NN . SENT d SYM Hospitals NNS and CC clinics NNS awarded VVD grants NNS may MD employ VV pupils NNS as IN secondary JJ and CC post VV secondary JJ summer NN health NN care NN interns VVZ beginning VVG on IN or CC after IN June NP 15 CD , , 1993 CD , , if IN they PP agree VVP to TO pay VV the DT intern VV , , during IN the DT period NN before IN disbursement NN of IN state NN grant NN money NN , , with IN money NN designated VVN as IN the DT facility's JJ 50 CD percent NN contribution NN towards IN internship NN costs NNS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 21 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 144 CD . SENT 1464 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT GRANTS NNS . SENT The DT commissioner NN , , through IN the DT organization NN under IN contract NN , , shall MD award VV separate JJ grants NNS to TO hospitals NNS and CC clinics NNS meeting VVG the DT requirements NNS of IN subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT The DT grants NNS must MD be VB used VVN to TO pay VV one CD half NN of IN the DT costs NNS of IN employing VVG secondary JJ and CC post VV secondary JJ pupils NNS in IN a DT hospital NN or CC clinic NN during IN the DT course NN of IN the DT program NN . SENT No DT more JJR than IN 50 CD percent NN of IN the DT participants NNS may MD be VB post VV secondary JJ students NNS , , unless IN the DT program NN does VVZ not RB receive VV enough RB qualified VVN secondary JJ applicants NNS per IN fiscal JJ year NN . SENT No DT more JJR than IN five CD pupils NNS may MD be VB selected VVN from IN any DT secondary JJ or CC post VV secondary JJ institution NN to TO participate VV in IN the DT program NN and CC no DT more JJR than IN one CD half NN of IN the DT number NN of IN pupils NNS selected VVN may MD be VB from IN the DT seven CD county NN metropolitan JJ area NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1135 CD Sec NN . SENT 22 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 144 CD . SENT 1464 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS . SENT CONTRACT NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD contract VV with IN a DT statewide JJ , , nonprofit JJ organization NN representing VVG facilities NNS at IN which WDT secondary JJ and CC post VV secondary JJ summer NN health NN care NN interns VVZ will MD serve VV , , to TO administer VV the DT grant NN program NN established VVN by IN this DT section NN . SENT Grant NN funds NNS that WDT are VBP not RB used VVN in IN one CD fiscal JJ year NN may MD be VB carried VVN over RP to TO the DT next JJ fiscal JJ year NN . SENT The DT organization NN awarded VVD the DT grant NN shall MD provide VV the DT commissioner NN with IN any DT information NN needed VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN to TO evaluate VV the DT program NN , , in IN the DT form NN and CC at IN the DT times NNS specified VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 23 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 144 CD . SENT 147 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT DEFINITION NN . SENT Eligible JJ rural JJ hospital NN means VVZ any DT nonfederal NN , , general JJ acute JJ care NN hospital NN that IN . SENT 1 CD is VBZ either RB located VVN in IN a DT rural JJ area NN , , as RB defined VVN in IN the DT federal JJ Medicare NP regulations NNS , , Code NP of IN Federal NP Regulations NNS , , title NN 42 CD , , section NN 405 CD . SENT 1041 CD , , or CC located VVN in IN a DT community NN with IN a DT population NN of IN less JJR than IN 5 CD , , 000 CD , , according VVG to TO United NP States NPS Census NP Bureau NP statistics NNS , , outside IN the DT seven CD county NN metropolitan JJ area NN . SENT 2 CD has VHZ 100 CD or CC fewer JJR beds NNS . SENT 3 CD is VBZ not RB for IN profit NN . SENT and CC 4 CD has VHZ not RB been VBN awarded VVN a DT grant NN under IN the DT federal JJ rural JJ health NN transition NN grant NN program NN , , which WDT would MD be VB received VVN concurrently RB with IN any DT portion NN of IN the DT grant NN period NN for IN this DT program NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 24 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 144 CD . SENT 1484 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT SOLE JJ COMMUNITY NN HOSPITAL NN FINANCIAL NP ASSISTANCE NN GRANTS NNS . SENT The DT commissioner NN of IN health NN shall MD award VV financial JJ assistance NN grants NNS to TO rural JJ hospitals NNS in IN isolated JJ areas NNS of IN the DT state NN . SENT To TO qualify VV for IN a DT grant NN , , a DT hospital NN must MD . SENT 1 LS be VB eligible JJ to TO be VB classified VVN as IN a DT sole JJ community NN hospital NN according VVG to TO the DT criteria NNS in IN Code NP of IN Federal NP Regulations NNS , , title NN 42 CD , , section NN 412 CD . SENT 92 CD or CC be VB located VVN in IN a DT community NN with IN a DT population NN of IN less JJR than IN 5 CD , , 000 CD and CC located VVN more JJR than IN 25 CD miles NNS from IN a DT like JJ hospital NN currently RB providing VVG acute JJ short JJ term NN services NNS . SENT 2 CD have VHP experienced VVN net JJ income NN losses NNS in IN the DT two CD most RBS recent JJ consecutive JJ hospital NN fiscal JJ years NNS for IN which WDT audited VVD financial JJ information NN is VBZ available JJ . SENT 3 LS consist VV of IN 40 CD or CC fewer JJR licensed JJ beds NNS . SENT and CC 4 CD demonstrate VVP to TO the DT commissioner NN that IN it PP has VHZ obtained VVN local JJ support NN for IN the DT hospital NN and CC that IN any DT state NN support NN awarded VVN under IN this DT program NN will MD not RB be VB used VVN to TO supplant VV local JJ support NN for IN the DT hospital NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD review VV audited JJ financial JJ statements NNS of IN the DT hospital NN to TO assess VV the DT extent NN of IN local JJ support NN . SENT Evidence NN of IN local JJ support NN may MD include VV bonds NNS issued VVN by IN a DT local JJ government NN entity NN such JJ as IN a DT city NN , , county NN , , or CC hospital NN district NN for IN the DT purpose NN of IN financing VVG hospital NN projects NNS . SENT and CC loans NNS , , grants NNS , , or CC donations NNS to TO the DT hospital NN from IN local JJ government NN entities NNS , , private JJ organizations NNS , , or CC individuals NNS . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD determine VV the DT amount NN of IN the DT award NN to TO be VB given VVN to TO each DT eligible JJ hospital NN based VVN on IN the DT hospital's JJ financial JJ need NN operating VVG loss NN margin NN total JJ operating NN losses NNS as IN a DT percentage NN of IN total JJ operating NN revenue NN for IN the DT two CD most RBS recent JJ consecutive JJ fiscal JJ years NNS for IN which WDT audited VVD financial JJ information NN is VBZ available JJ and CC the DT total JJ amount NN of IN funding VVG available JJ . SENT One CD hundred CD percent NN of IN the DT available JJ funds NNS will MD be VB disbursed VVN proportionately RB based VVN on IN the DT operating VVG loss NN margins NNS of IN the DT eligible JJ hospitals NNS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 25 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 144 CD . SENT 1486 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS . SENT ELIGIBILITY NN REQUIREMENTS NNS . SENT In IN order NN to TO qualify VV for IN community NN health NN center NN program NN funding NN , , a DT project NN must MD . SENT 1 LS be VB located VVN in IN a DT rural JJ shortage NN area NN that WDT is VBZ a DT medically RB underserved VVN , , federal JJ health NN professional JJ shortage NN , , or CC governor NN designated VVN shortage NN area NN . SENT Rural NP means VVZ an DT area NN of IN the DT state NN outside IN the DT ten CD county NN seven CD county NN Twin NP Cities NPS metropolitan JJ area NN and CC outside JJ of IN the DT Duluth NP , , St NP . SENT Cloud NN , , East NP Grand NP Forks NP , , Moorhead NP , , Rochester NP , , and CC LaCrosse NN census NN defined VVD urbanized VVN areas NNS . SENT 2 LS represent VV or CC propose VV the DT formation NN of IN a DT nonprofit JJ corporation NN with IN local JJ resident NN governance NN , , or CC be VB a DT governmental JJ entity NN . SENT Applicants NNS in IN the DT process NN of IN forming VVG a DT nonprofit JJ corporation NN may MD have VH a DT nonprofit JJ coapplicant NN serve VV as IN financial JJ agent NN through IN the DT remainder NN of IN the DT formation NN period NN . SENT With IN the DT exception NN of IN governmental JJ entities NNS , , all DT applicants NNS must MD submit VV application NN for IN nonprofit JJ incorporation NN and CC 501 CD c SYM 3 CD tax NN exempt JJ status NN within IN six CD months NNS of IN accepting VVG community NN health NN center NN grant NN funds NNS . SENT 3 CD result NN in IN a DT locally RB owned VVN and CC operated VVN community NN health NN center NN that WDT provides VVZ primary JJ and CC preventive JJ health NN care NN services NNS , , and CC incorporates VVZ quality NN assurance NN , , regular JJ reviews NNS of IN clinical JJ performance NN , , and CC peer NN review NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1136 CD 4 CD seek VV to TO employ VV midlevel NN professionals NNS , , where WRB appropriate JJ . SENT 5 LS demonstrate VV community NN and CC popular JJ support NN and CC provide VV a DT 20 CD percent NN local JJ match NN of IN state NN funding NN . SENT and CC 6 CD propose VVP to TO serve VV an DT area NN that WDT is VBZ not RB currently RB served VVN or CC was VBD not RB served VVN prior RB to TO establishment NN of IN a DT state NN funded JJ community NN health NN center NN by IN a DT federally RB certified VVN medical JJ organization NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 26 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 144 CD . SENT 1489 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT LENGTH NN OF IN SERVICE NN . SENT Participants NNS must MD agree VV to TO provide VV obligated JJ service NN for IN a DT minimum NN of IN two CD years NNS . SENT A DT participant NN may MD extend VV a DT contract NN to TO provide VV obligated JJ service NN for IN a DT third JJ and CC fourth JJ year NN , , subject JJ to TO board NN approval NN and CC the DT availability NN of IN federal JJ and CC state NN funding NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 27 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 144 CD . SENT 801 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 11 CD . SENT FIRST JJ RESPONDER NN . SENT First JJ responder NN means VVZ an DT individual NN who WP is VBZ certified VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN to TO perform VV , , at IN a DT minimum JJ , , basic JJ emergency NN skills NNS before IN the DT arrival NN of IN a DT licensed JJ ambulance NN service NN , , and CC is VBZ . SENT 1 LS a DT member NN of IN an DT organized JJ service NN recognized VVN by IN a DT local JJ political JJ subdivision NN whose WP$ primary JJ responsibility NN is VBZ to TO respond VV to TO medical JJ emergencies NNS to TO provide VV initial JJ medical JJ care NN before IN the DT arrival NN of IN a DT licensed JJ ambulance NN service NN . SENT or CC 2 CD a DT member NN of IN an DT organized JJ industrial JJ medical JJ first JJ response NN team NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 28 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 144 CD . SENT 804 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT DRIVERS NNS AND CC ATTENDANTS NNS . SENT No RB publicly RB or CC privately RB owned VVN basic JJ ambulance NN service NN shall MD be VB operated VVN in IN the DT state NN unless IN its PP$ drivers NNS and CC attendants NNS possess VVP a DT current JJ emergency NN care NN course NN certificate NN authorized VVN by IN rules NNS adopted VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN of IN health NN according VVG to TO chapter NN 14 CD . SENT Until IN August NP 1 CD , , 1994 CD 1997 CD , , a DT licensee NN may MD substitute VV a DT person NN currently RB certified VVN by IN the DT American NP Red NP Cross NP in IN advanced JJ first JJ aid NN and CC emergency NN care NN or CC a DT person NN who WP has VHZ successfully RB completed VVN the DT United NP States NPS Department NP of IN Transportation NP first JJ responder NN curriculum NN , , and CC who WP has VHZ also RB been VBN trained VVN to TO use VV basic JJ life NN support NN equipment NN as IN required VVN by IN rules NNS adopted VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN under IN section NN 144 CD . SENT 804 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD , , for IN one CD of IN the DT persons NNS on IN a DT basic JJ ambulance NN , , provided VVD that DT person NN will MD function VV as IN the DT driver NN while IN transporting VVG a DT patient NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN may MD grant VV a DT variance NN to TO allow VV a DT licensed JJ ambulance NN service NN to TO use VV attendants NNS certified VVN by IN the DT American NP Red NP Cross NP in IN advanced JJ first JJ aid NN and CC emergency NN care NN and CC , , until IN August NP 1 CD , , 1997 CD , , to TO use VV attendants NNS who WP have VHP successfully RB completed VVN the DT United NP States NPS Department NP of IN Transportation NP first JJ responder NN curriculum NN , , and CC who WP have VHP been VBN trained VVN to TO use VV basic JJ life NN support NN equipment NN as IN required VVN by IN rules NNS adopted VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN under IN subdivision NN 3 CD , , in IN order NN to TO ensure VV 24 CD hour NN emergency NN ambulance NN coverage NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD study VV the DT roles NNS and CC responsibilities NNS of IN first JJ responder NN units NNS and CC report VV the DT findings NNS by IN January NP 1 CD , , 1991 CD . SENT This DT study NN shall MD address VV at IN a DT minimum NN . SENT 1 CD education NN and CC training NN . SENT 2 CD appropriate JJ equipment NN and CC its PP$ use NN . SENT 3 CD medical JJ direction NN and CC supervision NN . SENT and CC 4 CD supervisory JJ and CC regulatory JJ requirements NNS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 29 CD . SENT Laws NNS 1990 CD , , chapter NN 591 CD , , article NN 4 CD , , section NN 9 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Sec NN . SENT 9 CD . SENT SUNSET NN . SENT Sections NNS 1 CD to TO 4 CD and CC 6 CD are VBP repealed VVN on IN June NP 30 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT Sec NN . SENT 30 CD . SENT Laws NNS 1993 CD , , chapter NN 224 CD , , article NN 4 CD , , section NN 40 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Sec NN . SENT 40 CD . SENT INTEGRATED JJ CHILDREN'S NP DATABASE NN . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT PLAN NN . SENT The DT departments NNS of IN education NN , , administration NN , , health NN and CC human JJ services NNS , , and CC the DT office NN of IN strategic JJ and CC long JJ range NN planning NN shall MD jointly RB develop VV a DT plan NN for IN an DT integrated JJ statewide JJ children's NNS service NN JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1137 CD database NN . SENT The DT plan NN must MD contain VV common JJ essential JJ data NN elements NNS that WDT include VVP all DT children NNS from IN birth NN through IN kindergarten NN enrollment NN by IN July NP 1 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT The DT essential JJ data NN elements NNS shall MD be VB the DT basis NN for IN a DT statewide JJ children's NN service NN database NN . SENT Initial JJ service NN areas NNS shall MD include VV but CC are VBP not RB limited VVN to TO . SENT early JJ childhood NN and CC family NN education NN , , ECFE NP tribal JJ schools NNS , , children NNS with IN special JJ health NN care NN needs NNS , , learning VVG readiness NN , , way NN to TO grow VV , , early JJ childhood NN special JJ education NN part NN H NN , , even RB start NN , , school NN health NN , , home NN visitor NN , , lead JJ poisoning NN screening NN , , child NN care NN resources NNS and CC referral NN , , child NN care NN service NN development NN , , child NN trust NN fund NN , , migrant JJ child NN care NN , , dependent JJ child NN care NN , , headstart NN and CC community NN resource NN program NN . SENT In IN developing VVG a DT plan NN for IN a DT statewide JJ integrated JJ children's NNS database NN the DT joint JJ planning NN team NN must MD . SENT 1 CD conduct NN a DT high JJ level NN needs VVZ analysis NN of IN service NN delivery NN and CC reporting NN and CC decision NN making VVG areas NNS . SENT 2 CD catalogue NN current JJ information NN systems NNS . SENT 3 LS establish VV outcomes NNS for IN developing VVG systems NNS . SENT 4 LS analyze VV the DT needs NNS of IN individuals NNS and CC organizations NNS that WDT will MD use VV the DT system NN . SENT and CC 5 CD identify VVP barriers NNS to TO sharing VVG information NN and CC recommend VV changes NNS to TO the DT Data NP Practices NPS Act NP to TO remove VV those DT barriers NNS . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT DATA NN STORAGE NN . SENT The DT departments NNS of IN education NN , , administration NN , , corrections NNS , , health NN and CC human JJ services NNS , , and CC the DT office NN of IN strategic JJ and CC long JJ range NN planning NN must MD provide VV to TO the DT legislature NN by IN January NP 30 CD , , 1995 CD , , a DT plan NN for IN storing VVG essential JJ data NNS elements NNS for IN family NN service NN centers NNS to TO use VV . SENT This DT plan NN will MD include VV reporting VVG of IN data NNS to TO the DT state NN as IN a DT by IN product NN of IN both DT family NN service NN and CC school NN district NN internal JJ operations NNS . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT AGENCY NN SYSTEM NN INTEGRATION NN . SENT Any DT state NN agency NN or CC department NN with IN programs NNS serving VVG children NNS that WDT is VBZ designing VVG or CC redesigning VVG its PP$ information NN system NN must MD ensure VV that IN the DT resulting VVG information NN system NN can MD be VB fully RB integrated VVN into IN the DT statewide JJ children's NN service NN database NN by IN June NP 30 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT Agencies NNS or CC departments NNS must MD submit VV plans NNS to TO design VV or CC redesign VV information NN systems NNS for IN review NN by IN the DT information NN policy NN office NN to TO ensure VV that DT agency NN or CC department NN information NN can MD be VB fully RB integrated VVN into IN the DT statewide JJ children's NN service NN database NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 31 CD . SENT Laws NNS 1994 CD , , chapter NN 625 CD , , article NN 5 CD , , section NN 10 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT SCOPE NN OF IN STUDY NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN of IN health NN shall MD continue VV the DT study NN developed VVN as IN part NN of IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , section NN 62 CD J NP . SENT 045 CD , , on IN the DT impact NN of IN state NN health NN care NN reform NN on IN the DT financing NN of IN medical JJ education NN and CC research NN activities NNS in IN the DT state NN . SENT The DT study NN shall MD address VV issues NNS related VVN to TO the DT institutions NNS engaged VVN in IN these DT activities NNS , , including VVG hospitals NNS , , medical JJ centers NNS , , and CC health NN plan NN companies NNS , , and CC will MD report VV on IN the DT need NN for IN alternative JJ funding NN mechanisms NNS for IN medical JJ education NN and CC research NN activities NNS . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD monitor VV ongoing JJ public JJ and CC private JJ sector NN activities NNS related VVN to TO the DT study NN of IN the DT financing NN of IN medical JJ education NN and CC research NN activities NNS and CC include VVP a DT description NN of IN these DT activities NNS in IN the DT final JJ report NN as IN applicable JJ . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD submit VV a DT report NN on IN the DT study NN findings NNS , , including VVG recommendations NNS on IN mechanisms NNS to TO finance VV medical JJ education NN and CC research NN activities NNS , , to TO the DT legislature NN by IN February NP 15 CD , , 1995 CD 1996 CD . SENT Sec NN . SENT 32 CD . SENT MALPRACTICE NN REFORM NN STUDY NN . SENT The DT attorney NN general NN shall MD study VV issues NNS related VVN to TO medical JJ malpractice NN reform NN , , and CC shall MD present VV to TO the DT legislature NN , , by IN December NP 15 CD , , 1995 CD , , recommendations NNS and CC draft NN legislation NN for IN medical JJ malpractice NN reforms NNS that WDT will MD reduce VV health NN care NN costs NNS in IN Minnesota NP . SENT In IN developing VVG these DT recommendations NNS , , the DT attorney NN general NN shall MD consider VV medical JJ malpractice NN laws NNS in IN other JJ states NNS , , with IN particular JJ attention NN to TO medical JJ malpractice NN laws NNS in IN California NP . SENT Sec NN . SENT 33 CD . SENT RESOURCE NN BASED VVN RELATIVE JJ VALUE NN SCALE NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN of IN human JJ services NNS shall MD develop VV an DT implementation NN plan NN to TO reimburse VV physicians NNS and CC other JJ MinnesotaCare NP program NN providers NNS using VVG a DT resource NN based VVN relative JJ value NN scale NN . SENT The DT resource NN based VVN relative JJ value NN scale NN may MD incorporate VV elements NNS of IN the DT Medicare NP resource NN based VVN relative JJ value NN scale NN , , but CC must MD use VV a DT Minnesota NP specific JJ multiplier NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD present VV the DT implementation NN plan NN to TO the DT legislature NN by IN December NP 15 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1138 CD Sec NN . SENT 34 CD . SENT ADVISORY JJ COMMITTEE NN ON IN CHILDREN NNS WITH IN SPECIAL JJ HEALTH NP CARE NP NEEDS VVZ . SENT The DT commissioners NNS of IN health NN , , human JJ services NNS , , and CC education NN shall MD establish VV a DT 15 CD member NN advisory JJ committee NN to TO develop VV a DT strategy NN to TO provide VV comprehensive JJ and CC coordinated VVN care NN for IN children NNS with IN special JJ health NN care NN needs VVZ . SENT The DT initiatives NNS to TO be VB considered VVN by IN the DT committee NN shall MD include VV , , but CC are VBP not RB limited JJ to TO , , recommendations NNS made VVD by IN the DT commissioners NNS of IN health NN and CC human JJ services NNS in IN their PP$ February NP 15 CD , , 1995 CD , , report NN to TO the DT legislature NN on IN the DT distribution NN and CC scope NN of IN specialized JJ health NN care NN for IN children NNS . SENT The DT advisory JJ committee NN must MD include VV parents NNS , , advocates NNS , , providers NNS , , payers NNS , , and CC representatives NNS of IN state NN agencies NNS , , and CC is VBZ governed VVN by IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , section NN 15 CD . SENT 059 CD . SENT The DT advisory JJ committee NN shall MD present VV recommendations NNS for IN a DT strategy NN to TO the DT commissioners NNS by IN December NP 15 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT Sec NN . SENT 35 CD . SENT HEALTH NN COVERAGE NN DEMONSTRATION NN PROJECT NN . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT ESTABLISHMENT NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN of IN health NN shall MD award VV a DT grant NN to TO regional JJ coordinating VVG board NN five CD to TO develop VV a DT pilot NN project NN to TO provide VV health NN coverage NN counseling NN , , information NN , , and CC advocacy NN services NNS to TO individuals NNS obtaining VVG health NN care NN services NNS within IN the DT geographic JJ area NN served VVN by IN the DT regional JJ coordinating VVG board NN . SENT The DT board NN may MD contract VV with IN a DT nonprofit JJ organization NN to TO develop VV and CC administer VV the DT pilot NN project NN . SENT The DT pilot NN project NN must MD . SENT 1 LS provide VV individuals NNS with IN assistance NN in IN interpreting VVG the DT terms NNS of IN their PP$ certificate NN , , contract NN , , or CC policy NN of IN health NN coverage NN , , including VVG but CC not RB limited JJ to TO , , terms NNS relating VVG to TO covered JJ services NNS , , limitations NNS on IN services NNS , , limitations NNS on IN access NN to TO providers NNS , , and CC enrollee NN complaint NN and CC appeal NN procedures NNS . SENT 2 LS maintain VV a DT current JJ listing NN of IN health NN care NN providers NNS serving VVG health NN plan NN company NN enrollees NNS within IN regional JJ coordinating VVG board NN five CD , , and CC assist VV individuals NNS in IN determining VVG whether IN services NNS provided VVN by IN a DT specific JJ provider NN are VBP covered VVN under IN the DT health NN plan NN . SENT and CC 3 CD assist VVP and CC serve VVP as IN advocates NNS for IN enrollees NNS in IN the DT complaint NN and CC appeals NNS process NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN of IN health NN and CC the DT commissioner NN of IN commerce NN shall MD require VV all DT health NN plan NN companies NNS serving VVG enrollees NNS within IN regional JJ coordinating VVG board NN five CD to TO regularly RB provide VV the DT regional JJ coordinating VVG board NN , , or CC the DT entity NN under IN contract NN with IN the DT board NN , , with IN current JJ listings NNS of IN providers NNS and CC current JJ certificates NNS , , contracts NNS , , or CC policies NNS of IN coverage NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT EVALUATION NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN of IN health NN , , through IN the DT office NN of IN rural JJ health NN and CC in IN consultation NN with IN the DT commissioner NN of IN commerce NN , , shall MD evaluate VV the DT effectiveness NN of IN the DT pilot NN project NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN of IN health NN shall MD recommend VV to TO the DT legislature NN by IN January NP 15 CD , , 1997 CD , , whether IN the DT pilot NN project NN should MD be VB extended VVN beyond IN the DT sunset NN date NN , , and CC whether IN the DT services NNS provided VVN by IN the DT pilot NN project NN should MD be VB made VVN available JJ to TO enrollees NNS living VVG within IN the DT areas NNS served VVN by IN other JJ regional JJ coordinating VVG boards NNS . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT SUNSET NN . SENT This DT section NN expires VVZ July NP 1 CD , , 1997 CD . SENT Sec NN . SENT 36 CD . SENT APPROPRIATION NN . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT AREA NN HEALTH NN EDUCATION NN CENTER NN GRANT NN . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT is VBZ appropriated VVN from IN the DT health NN care NN access NN fund NN to TO the DT board NN of IN regents NNS of IN the DT University NP of IN Minnesota NP for IN the DT biennium NN ending VVG June NP 30 CD , , 1997 CD , , to TO be VB used VVN as IN the DT state NN match NN for IN federal JJ funding NN received VVN through IN the DT area NN health NN education NN center NN grant NN applied VVN for IN under IN section NN 137 CD . SENT 43 CD . SENT This DT appropriation NN is VBZ available JJ to TO the DT board NN only RB if IN the DT University NP of IN Minnesota NP Duluth NP School NP of IN Medicine NP receives VVZ a DT federal JJ area NN health NN education NN center NN grant NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 2 LS . SENT RURAL JJ PHYSICIAN NN ASSOCIATE NN PROGRAM NN . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT is VBZ appropriated VVN from IN the DT health NN care NN access NN fund NN to TO the DT board NN of IN regents NNS of IN the DT University NP of IN Minnesota NP for IN the DT biennium NN ending VVG June NP 30 CD , , 1997 CD , , to TO expand VV the DT rural JJ physician NN associate NN program NN administered VVN by IN the DT University NP of IN Minnesota NP academic JJ health NN center NN from IN 40 CD to TO 60 CD students NNS over IN a DT two CD year NN period NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT PHYSICIAN NN SUBSTITUTE NN DEMONSTRATION NN PROJECT NN . SENT a DT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT is VBZ appropriated VVN from IN the DT health NN care NN access NN fund NN to TO the DT board NN of IN regents NNS of IN the DT University NP of IN Minnesota NP for IN the DT biennium NN ending VVG June NP 30 CD , , 1997 CD , , for IN costs NNS incurred VVN by IN the DT academic JJ health NN center NN in IN credentialing VVG physician NN substitutes NNS and CC employing VVG physician NN substitutes NNS as IN temporary JJ clinical JJ faculty NN under IN section NN 137 CD . SENT 44 CD . SENT b SYM . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT is VBZ appropriated VVN from IN the DT health NN care NN access NN fund NN to TO the DT commissioner NN of IN health NN for IN the DT biennium NN ending VVG June NP 30 CD , , 1997 CD , , to TO evaluate VV the DT physician NN substitute NN demonstration NN project NN established VVN under IN section NN 137 CD . SENT 44 CD . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1139 CD Sec NN . SENT 37 CD . SENT APPROPRIATION NN . SENT RESOURCE NN LINE NN . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT is VBZ appropriated VVN from IN the DT health NN care NN access NN fund NN to TO the DT commissioner NN of IN health NN for IN the DT fiscal JJ year NN beginning VVG July NP 1 CD , , 1996 CD , , to TO operate VV a DT 1 CD 800 CD resource NN phone NN line NN for IN information NN on IN programs NNS and CC services NNS for IN children NNS with IN special JJ health NN care NN needs VVZ , , and CC to TO conduct VV outreach NN and CC communications NN activities NNS related VVN to TO this DT resource NN phone NN line NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 38 CD . SENT APPROPRIATION NN . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT is VBZ appropriated VVN from IN the DT health NN care NN access NN fund NN to TO the DT commissioner NN of IN health NN for IN the DT biennium NN ending VVG June NP 30 CD , , 1997 CD , , to TO implement VV section NN 35 CD health NN coverage NN demonstration NN project NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 39 CD . SENT REVISOR NN INSTRUCTION NN . SENT a DT The DT revisor NN of IN statutes NNS is VBZ instructed VVN to TO change VV the DT term NN children's NN health NN plan NN and CC similar JJ terms NNS to TO MinnesotaCare NP program NN and CC similar JJ terms NNS , , wherever WRB in IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS and CC Minnesota NP Rules NPS the DT term NN children's NN health NN plan NN and CC similar JJ terms NNS appear VVP , , including VVG the DT revisor's NNS heading VVG that IN immediately RB precedes VVZ Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 256 CD . 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SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1141 CD Sec NN . SENT 6 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 295 CD . SENT 53 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT EXEMPTIONS NNS . SENT The DT following VVG payments NNS are VBP excluded VVN from IN the DT gross JJ revenues NNS subject JJ to TO the DT hospital NN , , surgical JJ center NN , , pharmacy NN , , wholesale JJ drug NN distributor NN , , or CC health NN care NN provider NN taxes NNS under IN sections NNS 295 CD . SENT 50 CD to TO 295 CD . SENT 57 CD . SENT 1 CD payments NNS received VVN for IN services NNS provided VVN under IN the DT Medicare NP program NN , , including VVG payments NNS received VVN from IN the DT government NN , , and CC organizations NNS governed VVN by IN sections NNS 1833 CD and CC 1876 CD of IN title NN XVIII NP of IN the DT federal JJ Social NP Security NP Act NP , , United NP States NPS Code NP , , title NN 42 CD , , section NN 1395 CD , , and CC enrollee NN deductibles NNS , , coinsurance NN , , and CC copayments NNS , , whether IN paid VVN by IN the DT individual JJ Medicare NP enrollee NN or CC by IN insurer NN or CC other JJ third JJ party NN Medicare NP supplemental JJ coverage NN as IN defined VVN in IN section NN 62 CD A DT . SENT 011 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD , , clause NN 10 CD . SENT Payments NNS for IN services NNS not RB covered VVN by IN Medicare NP are VBP taxable JJ . SENT 2 CD medical JJ assistance NN payments NNS including VVG payments NNS received VVD directly RB from IN the DT government NN or CC from IN a DT prepaid JJ plan NN . SENT 3 CD payments NNS received VVN for IN home NN health NN care NN services NNS . SENT 4 CD payments NNS received VVN from IN hospitals NNS or CC surgical JJ centers NNS for IN goods NNS and CC services NNS on IN which WDT liability NN for IN tax NN is VBZ imposed VVN under IN section NN 295 CD . SENT 52 CD or CC the DT source NN of IN funds NNS for IN the DT payment NN is VBZ exempt JJ under IN clause NN 1 CD , , 2 CD , , 7 CD , , 8 CD , , or CC 10 CD . SENT 5 CD payments NNS received VVN from IN health NN care NN providers NNS for IN goods NNS and CC services NNS on IN which WDT liability NN for IN tax NN is VBZ imposed VVN under IN sections NNS 295 CD . SENT 52 CD to TO 295 CD . SENT 57 CD or CC the DT source NN of IN funds NNS for IN the DT payment NN is VBZ exempt JJ under IN clause NN 1 CD , , 2 CD , , 7 CD , , 8 CD , , or CC 10 CD . SENT 6 CD amounts NNS paid VVN for IN legend NN drugs NNS , , other JJ than IN nutritional JJ products NNS , , to TO a DT wholesale JJ drug NN distributor NN reduced VVN by IN reimbursements NNS received VVN for IN legend NN drugs NNS under IN clauses NNS 1 CD , , 2 CD , , 7 CD , , and CC 8 CD . SENT 7 CD payments NNS received VVN under IN the DT general JJ assistance NN medical JJ care NN program NN including VVG payments NNS received VVD directly RB from IN the DT government NN or CC from IN a DT prepaid JJ plan NN . SENT 8 CD payments NNS received VVN for IN providing VVG services NNS under IN the DT MinnesotaCare NP program NN including VVG payments NNS received VVD directly RB from IN the DT government NN or CC from IN a DT prepaid JJ plan NN and CC enrollee NN deductibles NNS , , coinsurance NN , , and CC copayments NNS . SENT . SENT For IN purposes NNS of IN this DT clause NN , , coinsurance NN means VVZ the DT portion NN of IN payment NN that IN the DT enrollee NN is VBZ required VVN to TO pay VV for IN the DT covered VVN service NN . SENT 9 CD payments NNS received VVN by IN a DT resident JJ health NN care NN provider NN or CC the DT wholly RB owned VVN subsidiary NN of IN a DT resident JJ health NN care NN provider NN for IN care NN provided VVN outside IN Minnesota NP to TO a DT patient NN who WP is VBZ not RB domiciled VVN in IN Minnesota NP . SENT 10 CD payments NNS received VVN from IN the DT chemical JJ dependency NN fund NN under IN chapter NN 254 CD B NN . SENT 11 CD payments NNS received VVN in IN the DT nature NN of IN charitable JJ donations NNS that WDT are VBP not RB designated VVN for IN providing VVG patient JJ services NNS to TO a DT specific JJ individual NN or CC group NN . SENT 12 CD payments NNS received VVN for IN providing VVG patient JJ services NNS if IN the DT services NNS are VBP incidental JJ to TO conducting VVG medical JJ research NN incurred VVN through IN a DT formal JJ program NN of IN health NN care NN research NN conducted VVN in IN conformity NN with IN federal JJ regulations NNS governing VVG research NN on IN human JJ subjects NNS . SENT Payments NNS received VVD from IN patients NNS or CC from IN other JJ persons NNS paying VVG on IN behalf NN of IN the DT patients NNS are VBP subject JJ to TO tax NN . SENT 13 CD payments NNS received VVN from IN any DT governmental JJ agency NN for IN services NNS benefiting VVG the DT public NN , , not RB including VVG payments NNS made VVN by IN the DT government NN in IN its PP$ capacity NN as IN an DT employer NN or CC insurer NN . SENT 14 CD payments NNS received VVN for IN services NNS provided VVN by IN community NN residential JJ mental JJ health NN facilities NNS licensed VVN under IN Minnesota NP Rules NPS , , parts NNS 9520 CD . SENT 0500 CD to TO 9520 CD . SENT 0690 CD , , community NN support NN programs NNS and CC family NN community NN support NN programs NNS approved VVN under IN Minnesota NP Rules NPS , , parts NNS 9535 CD . SENT 1700 CD to TO 9535 CD . SENT 1760 CD , , and CC community NN mental JJ health NN centers NNS as RB defined VVN in IN section NN 245 CD . SENT 62 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT 15 CD government NN payments NNS received VVN by IN a DT regional JJ treatment NN center NN . SENT 16 CD payments NNS received VVN for IN hospice NN care NN services NNS . SENT 17 CD payments NNS received VVN by IN a DT resident JJ health NN care NN provider NN or CC the DT wholly RB owned VVN subsidiary NN of IN a DT resident JJ health NN care NN provider NN for IN medical JJ supplies NNS , , appliances NNS and CC equipment NN delivered VVN outside IN of IN Minnesota NP . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1142 CD 18 CD payments NNS received VVN for IN services NNS provided VVN by IN community NN supervised VVD living VVG facilities NNS for IN persons NNS with IN mental JJ retardation NN or CC related JJ conditions NNS licensed VVN under IN Minnesota NP Rules NPS , , parts NNS 4665 CD . SENT 0100 CD to TO 4665 CD . SENT 9900 CD . 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SENT and CC assisted VVN living NN programs NNS , , congregate JJ housing NN programs NNS , , and CC other JJ senior JJ housing NN options NNS . SENT and CC 21 CD payments NNS received VVN by IN wholesale JJ drug NN distributors NNS for IN prescription NN drugs NNS sold VVD directly RB to TO veterinarians NNS or CC veterinary JJ bulk JJ purchasing NN organizations NNS . SENT Sec NN . SENT 7 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 295 CD . SENT 53 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 3 LS . SENT RESTRICTION NN ON IN ITEMIZATION NN SEPARATE JJ STATEMENT NN OF IN TAX NN . SENT A DT hospital NN , , surgical JJ center NN , , pharmacy NN , , or CC health NN care NN provider NN must MD not RB separately RB state VV the DT tax NN obligation NN under IN section NN 295 CD . SENT 52 CD on IN bills NNS provided VVN to TO individual JJ patients NNS in IN a DT deceptive JJ or CC misleading JJ manner NN . SENT It PP must MD not RB separately RB state NN tax NN obligations NNS on IN bills NNS provided VVN to TO patients NNS , , consumers NNS , , or CC other JJ payers NNS when WRB the DT amount NN received VVD for IN the DT services NNS or CC goods NNS is VBZ not RB subject JJ to TO tax NN . SENT Pharmacies NNS that WDT separately RB state VVP the DT tax NN obligations NNS on IN bills NNS provided VVN to TO consumers NNS or CC to TO other JJ payers NNS who WP purchase VVP legend NN drugs NNS may MD state VV the DT tax NN obligation NN as IN two CD percent NN of IN the DT wholesale JJ price NN of IN the DT legend NN drugs NNS . SENT Pharmacies NNS must MD not RB state VV the DT tax NN obligation NN as IN two CD percent NN of IN the DT retail JJ price NN . SENT Whenever WRB the DT commissioner NN determines VVZ that IN a DT person NN has VHZ engaged VVN in IN any DT act NN or CC practice NN constituting VVG a DT violation NN of IN this DT subdivision NN , , the DT commissioner NN may MD bring VV an DT action NN in IN the DT name NN of IN the DT state NN in IN the DT district NN court NN of IN the DT appropriate JJ county NN to TO enjoin VV the DT act NN or CC practice NN and CC to TO enforce VV compliance NN with IN this DT subdivision NN , , or CC the DT commissioner NN may MD refer VV the DT matter NN to TO the DT attorney NN general NN or CC the DT county NN attorney NN of IN the DT appropriate JJ county NN . SENT Upon IN a DT proper JJ showing NN , , a DT permanent JJ or CC temporary JJ injunction NN , , restraining VVG order NN , , or CC other JJ appropriate JJ relief NN must MD be VB granted VVN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 8 CD . SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 295 CD . SENT 53 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS . SENT DEDUCTION NN FOR IN RESEARCH NN . SENT a DT In IN addition NN to TO the DT exemptions NNS allowed VVN under IN subdivision NN 1 CD , , a DT hospital NN or CC health NN care NN provider NN which WDT is VBZ exempt JJ under IN section NN 501 CD c SYM 3 CD of IN the DT Internal NP Revenue NP Code NP of IN 1986 CD or CC is VBZ owned VVN and CC operated VVN under IN authority NN of IN a DT governmental JJ unit NN , , may MD deduct VV from IN its PP$ gross JJ revenues NNS subject JJ to TO the DT hospital NN or CC health NN care NN provider NN taxes NNS under IN sections NNS 295 CD . SENT 50 CD to TO 295 CD . SENT 57 CD revenues NNS equal JJ to TO expenditures NNS for IN allowable JJ research NN programs NNS . SENT b SYM For IN purposes NNS of IN this DT subdivision NN , , expenditures NNS for IN allowable JJ research NN programs NNS are VBP the DT direct JJ and CC general JJ program NN costs NNS for IN activities NNS which WDT are VBP part NN of IN a DT formal JJ program NN of IN medical JJ and CC health NN care NN research NN approved VVN by IN the DT governing VVG body NN of IN the DT hospital NN or CC health NN care NN provider NN which WDT also RB includes VVZ active JJ solicitation NN of IN research NN funds NNS from IN government NN and CC private JJ sources NNS . SENT Any DT Allowable JJ research NN on IN humans NNS or CC animals NNS must MD . SENT 1 CD have VHP as RB its PP$ purpose NN the DT development NN of IN new JJ knowledge NN in IN basic JJ or CC applied JJ science NN relating VVG to TO the DT diagnosis NN and CC treatment NN of IN conditions NNS affecting VVG the DT human JJ body NN . SENT 2 LS be VB subject JJ to TO review VV by IN appropriate JJ regulatory JJ committees NNS by IN individuals NNS with IN expertise NN in IN the DT subject JJ matter NN of IN the DT proposed VVN study NN but CC who WP have VHP no DT financial JJ interest NN in IN the DT proposed VVN study NN and CC are VBP not RB involved VVN in IN the DT conduct NN of IN the DT proposed VVN study NN . SENT and NP 3 CD be VB subject JJ to TO review NN and CC supervision NN by IN an DT institutional JJ review NN board NN operating NN in IN conformity NN with IN federal JJ regulations NNS such JJ as IN an DT institutional JJ review NN board NN if IN the DT research NN involves VVZ human JJ subjects NNS or CC an DT institutional JJ animal NN care NN and CC use NN committee NN operating NN in IN conformity NN with IN federal JJ regulations NNS if IN the DT research NN involves VVZ animal JJ subjects NNS . 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SENT d SYM Effective JJ beginning NN with IN calendar NN year NN 1995 CD , , the DT taxpayer NN shall MD not RB take VV the DT deduction NN under IN this DT section NN into IN account NN in IN determining VVG estimated JJ tax NN payments NNS or CC the DT payment NN made VVN with IN the DT annual JJ return NN under IN section NN 295 CD . SENT 55 CD . SENT The DT total JJ deduction NN allowable JJ to TO all DT taxpayers NNS under IN this DT section NN for IN calendar NN years NNS beginning VVG after IN December NP 31 CD , , 1994 CD , , may MD not RB exceed VV 65 CD , , 000 CD , , 000 CD . SENT To TO implement VV this DT limit NN , , each DT qualifying VVG hospital NN and CC qualifying VVG health NN care NN provider NN shall MD submit VV to TO the DT commissioner NN by IN March NP 15 CD its PP$ total JJ expenditures NNS qualifying VVG for IN the DT deduction NN under IN this DT section NN for IN the DT previous JJ calendar NN year NN . 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SENT 55 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 4 LS . SENT ELECTRONIC JJ FUNDS NNS TRANSFER NN PAYMENTS NNS . SENT A DT taxpayer NN with IN an DT aggregate JJ tax NN liability NN of IN 30 CD , , 000 CD or CC more JJR during IN a DT calendar NN quarter NN ending VVG the DT last JJ day NN of IN March NP , , June NP , , September NP , , or CC December NP of IN the DT first JJ year NN the DT taxpayer NN is VBZ subject JJ to TO the DT tax NN must MD remit VV all DT liabilities NNS by IN means NNS of IN a DT funds NNS transfer VV as RB defined VVN in IN section NN 336 CD . SENT 4 CD A NP 104 CD , , paragraph NN a DT , , for IN the DT remainder NN of IN the DT year NN . 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SENT The DT commissioner NN of IN health NN , , in IN cooperation NN with IN the DT commissioner NN of IN revenue NN and CC the DT commissioner NN of IN commerce NN , , shall MD study VV the DT effects NNS of IN the DT MinnesotaCare NP taxes NNS levied VVD under IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , section NN 295 CD . SENT 52 CD . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD examine VV the DT extent NN to IN which WDT . SENT 1 LS the DT MinnesotaCare NP taxes NNS are VBP passed VVN on IN to TO third JJ party NN purchasers NNS . SENT 2 CD third JJ party NN purchasers NNS pay VVP the DT transferred VVN expenses NNS and CC comply VV with IN the DT requirements NNS of IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , section NN 295 CD . SENT 582 CD . SENT 3 LS the DT MinnesotaCare NP taxes NNS are VBP passed VVN on IN to TO individual JJ consumers NNS in IN the DT form NN of IN higher JJR fees NNS or CC charges NNS . 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SENT Section NN 7 CD is VBZ effective JJ for IN statements NNS of IN the DT tax NN made VVN on IN or CC after IN July NP 1 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1145 CD Section NN 8 CD is VBZ effective JJ for IN research NN deductions NNS incurred VVN on IN or CC after IN July NP 1 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT Section NN 10 CD is VBZ effective JJ for IN transfers NNS of IN accounts NNS receivable JJ on IN or CC after IN July NP 1 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT Section NN 11 CD is VBZ effective JJ for IN audits NN conducted VVN on IN or CC after IN the DT day NN following VVG final JJ enactment NN . SENT Delete VV the DT title NN and CC insert NN . SENT A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO health NN . SENT MinnesotaCare NP . SENT establishing VVG requirements NNS for IN integrated JJ service NN networks NNS . SENT modifying VVG requirements NNS for IN health NN plan NN companies NNS . 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SENT Such JJ prescription NN may MD not RB be VB dispensed VVN or CC refilled VVN except IN with IN the DT written JJ or CC verbal JJ consent NN of IN the DT prescriber NN , , and CC in IN no DT event NN more JJR than IN six CD months NNS after IN the DT date NN on IN which WDT such JJ prescription NN was VBD issued VVN and CC no DT such JJ prescription NN may MD be VB refilled VVN more JJR than IN five CD times NNS . SENT Amend VV the DT title NN as RB follows VVZ . SENT Page NN 1 CD , , line NN 4 CD , , delete VV subdivision NN 1 CD and CC insert VV subdivisions NNS 1 CD and CC 2 CD With IN the DT recommendation NN that IN when WRB so RB amended VVN the DT bill NN pass NN . SENT The DT report NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT Carlson NP from IN the DT Committee NP on IN Education NN to TO which WDT was VBD referred VVN . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1435 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO education NN . SENT exempting VVG high JJ school NN league NN tournament NN admissions NNS from IN the DT sales NNS tax NN with IN certain JJ conditions NNS . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 297 CD A DT . SENT 25 CD , , subdivision NN 30 CD . SENT Reported VVN the DT same JJ back NN with IN the DT recommendation NN that IN the DT bill NN pass NN and CC be VB re NN referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Taxes NNS . SENT The DT report NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT Johnson NP , , R NN . SENT , , from IN the DT Committee NP on IN Labor NP Management NP Relations NNS to TO which WDT was VBD referred VVN . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1437 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO employment NN . SENT requiring VVG disclosure NN to TO recruited VVN employees NNS in IN the DT food NN processing NN industry NN . SENT providing VVG penalties NNS . SENT proposing VVG coding VVG for IN new JJ law NN in IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapter NN 181 CD . SENT Reported VVN the DT same JJ back NN with IN the DT recommendation NN that IN the DT bill NN pass NN and CC be VB re NN referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Judiciary NP . SENT The DT report NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT Sarna NP from IN the DT Committee NP on IN Commerce NP , , Tourism NP and CC Consumer NP Affairs NPS to IN which WDT was VBD referred VVN . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1469 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO elevator NN safety NN . SENT changing VVG responsibility NN for IN certain JJ administrative JJ and CC enforcement NN activities NNS . SENT changing VVG certain JJ exemptions NNS . SENT imposing VVG penalties NNS . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 16 CD B NN . SENT 61 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT 16 CD B NP . SENT 72 CD . SENT 16 CD B NP . SENT 73 CD . SENT 183 CD . 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SENT Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 16 CD B NN . SENT 61 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD a DT , , is VBZ amended VVN to TO read VV . SENT Subd NP . SENT 1 LS a DT . SENT ADMINISTRATION NN BY IN COMMISSIONER NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD administer VV and CC enforce VV the DT state NN building NN code NN as IN a DT municipality NN with IN respect NN to TO public JJ buildings NNS and CC state NN licensed VVD facilities NNS in IN the DT state NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD establish VV appropriate JJ permit NN , , plan NN review NN , , and CC inspection NN fees NNS for IN public JJ buildings NNS and CC state NN licensed JJ facilities NNS . SENT Fees NNS and CC surcharges NNS for IN public JJ buildings NNS and CC state NN licensed VVD facilities NNS must MD be VB remitted VVN to TO the DT commissioner NN , , who WP shall MD deposit VV them PP in IN the DT state NN treasury NN for IN credit NN to TO the DT special JJ revenue NN fund NN . SENT Municipalities NNS other JJ than IN the DT state NN having VHG a DT contractual JJ agreement NN with IN the DT commissioner NN for IN code NN administration NN and CC enforcement NN service NN for IN public JJ buildings NNS and CC state NN licensed VVD facilities NNS shall MD charge VV their PP$ customary JJ fees NNS , , including VVG surcharge NN , , to TO be VB paid VVN directly RB to TO the DT contractual JJ jurisdiction NN by IN the DT applicant NN seeking VVG authorization NN to TO construct VV a DT public JJ building NN or CC a DT state NN licensed VVD facility NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD contract VV with IN a DT municipality NN other JJ than IN the DT state NN for IN plan NN review NN , , code NN administration NN , , and CC code NN enforcement NN service NN for IN public JJ buildings NNS and CC state NN licensed VVD facilities NNS in IN the DT contractual JJ jurisdiction NN if IN the DT building NN officials NNS of IN the DT municipality NN meet VV the DT requirements NNS of IN section NN 16 CD B NN . SENT 65 CD and CC wish VVP to TO provide VV those DT services NNS and CC if IN the DT commissioner NN determines VVZ that IN the DT municipality NN has VHZ enough RB adequately RB trained VVN and CC qualified VVN building NN inspectors NNS to TO provide VV those DT services NNS for IN the DT construction NN project NN . SENT The DT commissioner NN shall MD administer VV and CC enforce VV the DT provisions NNS of IN the DT code NN relating VVG to TO elevators NNS statewide JJ , , except IN as RB provided VVN for IN under IN section NN 183 CD . SENT 357 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD . SENT Page NN 4 CD , , line NN 9 CD , , strike NN city NN and CC insert NN municipality NN Page NP 6 CD , , line NN 19 CD , , strike NN construction NN mechanic NN and CC insert NN industry NN education NN program NN Renumber NP the DT sections NNS in IN sequence NN Amend NP the DT title NN as RB follows VVZ . SENT Page NN 1 CD , , line NN 6 CD , , delete VV subdivision NN 1 CD and CC insert VV subdivisions NNS 1 CD and CC 1 CD a DT With IN the DT recommendation NN that IN when WRB so RB amended VVN the DT bill NN pass NN and CC be VB re NN referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Governmental JJ Operations NP . SENT The DT report NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT Tunheim NP from IN the DT Committee NP on IN Transportation NP and CC Transit NP to TO which WDT was VBD referred VVN . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1485 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO occupations NNS and CC professions NNS . SENT permitting VVG protective JJ agents NNS to TO perform VV certain JJ traffic NN control NN duties NNS . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 326 CD . SENT 338 CD , , subdivision NN 4 CD . SENT Reported VVN the DT same JJ back NN with IN the DT recommendation NN that IN the DT bill NN pass NN . SENT The DT report NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT Wenzel NP from IN the DT Committee NP on IN Agriculture NP to TO which WDT was VBD referred VVN . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1510 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO agriculture NN . SENT permanently RB extending VVG sales NNS tax NN exemption NN for IN used VVN farm NN machinery NN . SENT requiring VVG a DT study NN of IN farm NN costs NNS . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 297 CD A DT . SENT 25 CD , , subdivision NN 59 CD . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1149 CD Reported VVD the DT same JJ back NN with IN the DT following VVG amendments NNS . SENT Page NN 1 CD , , line NN 17 CD , , delete VV and CC and CC insert VV a DT comma NN and CC after IN organizations NNS insert NN , , and CC agricultural JJ businesses NNS With IN the DT recommendation NN that IN when WRB so RB amended VVN the DT bill NN pass NN and CC be VB re NN referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Taxes NNS . SENT The DT report NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT Wenzel NP from IN the DT Committee NP on IN Agriculture NP to TO which WDT was VBD referred VVN . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1511 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO agriculture NN . SENT appropriating VVG money NN for IN continuation NN of IN certain JJ legal JJ actions NNS against IN the DT United NP States NPS Department NP of IN Agriculture NP . SENT Reported VVD the DT same JJ back NN with IN the DT following VVG amendments NNS . SENT Page NN 1 CD , , line NN 6 CD , , after IN APPROPRIATION NN insert NN . SENT MARKET NN ORDERS NNS LEGAL JJ ACTION NN Page NP 1 CD , , after IN line NN 12 CD , , insert NN . SENT Sec NN . SENT 2 LS . SENT APPROPRIATION NN . SENT MILK NN MARKETING NN ECONOMIC JJ STUDIES NNS . SENT 100 CD , , 000 CD is VBZ appropriated VVN from IN the DT general JJ fund NN to TO the DT commissioner NN of IN agriculture NN for IN purposes NNS of IN funding VVG economic JJ research NN studies NNS by IN the DT department NN or CC by IN the DT universities NNS of IN Minnesota NP and NP or CC Wisconsin NP to TO determine VV the DT impacts NNS on IN the DT upper JJ midwest NP dairy NN industry NN of IN reforming VVG or CC eliminating VVG the DT federal JJ milk NN marketing NN order NN system NN . SENT Amend VV the DT title NN as RB follows VVZ . SENT Page NN 1 CD , , line NN 4 CD , , before IN the DT period NN , , insert NN and CC for IN milk NN marketing NN economic JJ research NN studies NNS With IN the DT recommendation NN that IN when WRB so RB amended VVN the DT bill NN pass NN and CC be VB re NN referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Environment NP and CC Natural NP Resources NPS Finance NP . SENT The DT report NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT Sarna NP from IN the DT Committee NP on IN Commerce NP , , Tourism NP and CC Consumer NP Affairs NPS to IN which WDT was VBD referred VVN . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1537 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO commerce NN . SENT modifying VVG the DT petroleum NN tank NN release NN cleanup NN program NN in IN the DT department NN of IN commerce NN . SENT limiting VVG the DT amount NN of IN the DT deductible JJ required VVN on IN residential JJ and CC small JJ business NN sites NNS . SENT establishing VVG registration NN requirements NNS for IN consultants NNS and CC contractors NNS . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 115 CD C NP . SENT 02 CD , , by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN . SENT 115 CD C NP . SENT 09 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD . SENT and CC 115 CD C NP . SENT 11 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT Reported VVN the DT same JJ back NN with IN the DT following VVG amendments NNS . SENT Page NN 1 CD , , delete VV section NN 1 CD Page NP 4 CD , , line NN 7 CD , , delete VV and CC small JJ Page NP 4 CD , , line NN 8 CD , , delete VV business NN and CC delete VV everything NN after IN sites NNS Page NP 4 CD , , line NN 9 CD , , delete VV everything NN before IN the DT comma NN Page NP 5 CD , , line NN 31 CD , , delete VV Sections NNS 1 CD to TO 3 CD are NN and CC insert VV Section NP 1 CD is VBZ and CC after IN the DT period NN , , insert NN Section NP 2 CD is VBZ effective JJ as RB of IN August NP 1 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1150 CD Renumber NP the DT sections NNS in IN sequence NN Amend NP the DT title NN as RB follows VVZ . SENT Page NN 1 CD , , line NN 5 CD , , delete VV and CC small JJ business NN Page NP 1 CD , , line NN 8 CD , , delete VV 115 CD C NP . SENT 02 CD , , by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN . SENT With IN the DT recommendation NN that IN when WRB so RB amended VVN the DT bill NN pass NN and CC be VB re NN referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Economic NP Development NP , , Infrastructure NN and CC Regulation NP Finance NP . SENT The DT report NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT Clark NP from IN the DT Committee NP on IN Housing NN to TO which WDT was VBD referred VVN . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1594 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO tax NN increment NN financing NN . SENT authorizing VVG pilot NN projects NNS for IN the DT creation NN of IN housing NN replacement NN projects NNS in IN the DT cities NNS of IN Crystal NP and CC Fridley NP . SENT Reported VVD the DT same JJ back NN with IN the DT recommendation NN that IN the DT bill NN pass NN and CC be VB re NN referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Local NP Government NP and CC Metropolitan NP Affairs NPS . SENT The DT report NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT Wenzel NP from IN the DT Committee NP on IN Agriculture NP to TO which WDT was VBD referred VVN . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1618 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO nonpoint VV source NN pollution NN . SENT modifying VVG the DT agriculture NN best JJS management NN practices NNS loan NN program NN and CC the DT clean JJ water NN partnership NN loan NN program NN . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 17 CD . SENT 117 CD , , subdivisions NNS 2 CD , , 4 CD , , 6 CD , , 7 CD , , 8 CD , , 9 CD , , 10 CD , , 11 CD , , 14 CD , , 16 CD , , and CC by IN adding VVG subdivisions NNS . SENT and CC 103 CD F NN . SENT 725 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD a DT . SENT Reported VVN the DT same JJ back NN with IN the DT following VVG amendments NNS . SENT Page NN 3 CD , , lines NNS 15 CD to TO 18 CD , , reinstate VV the DT stricken JJ language NN Page NP 3 CD , , line NN 19 CD , , reinstate VV the DT stricken VVN c SYM Page NP 3 CD , , line NN 31 CD , , delete VV cost NN reimbursement NN and CC insert NN cost NN incurred VVN Page NP 4 CD , , lines NNS 23 CD to TO 27 CD , , reinstate VV the DT stricken JJ language NN Page NP 7 CD , , lines NNS 1 CD to TO 3 CD , , reinstate VV the DT stricken JJ language NN With IN the DT recommendation NN that IN when WRB so RB amended VVN the DT bill NN pass NN and CC be VB re NN referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Environment NP and CC Natural NP Resources NPS . SENT The DT report NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT Long RB from IN the DT Committee NP on IN Local NP Government NP and CC Metropolitan NP Affairs NPS to IN which WDT was VBD referred VVN . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1627 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO economic JJ development NN and CC redevelopment NN . SENT establishing VVG the DT metropolitan JJ revitalization JJ fund NN . SENT providing VVG funding NN for IN housing NN and CC urban JJ development NN in IN the DT metropolitan JJ area NN . SENT authorizing VVG a DT special JJ jobs NNS opportunity NN program NN for IN AFDC NP recipients NNS . SENT providing VVG for IN a DT sales NNS tax NN refund NN for IN certain JJ construction NN materials NNS . SENT creating VVG an DT urban JJ homesteading VVG program NN . SENT providing VVG funding NN for IN affordable JJ housing NN that WDT is VBZ related VVN to TO community NN economic JJ development NN and CC redevelopment NN . SENT providing VVG for IN a DT sales NNS tax NN refund NN for IN certain JJ construction NN materials NNS . SENT appropriating VVG money NN . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 290 CD . SENT 01 CD , , subdivision NN 19 CD b SYM . SENT 297 CD A NP . SENT 15 CD , , by IN JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1151 CD adding VVG a DT subdivision NN . SENT 297 CD A NP . SENT 25 CD , , by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN . SENT 462 CD A NP . SENT 201 CD , , by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN . SENT 462 CD A NP . SENT 222 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD . SENT 477 CD A NP . SENT 011 CD , , subdivision NN 37 CD . SENT 477 CD A NP . SENT 013 CD , , subdivisions NNS 8 CD , , 9 CD , , and CC by IN adding VVG subdivisions NNS . SENT and CC 477 CD A DT . SENT 03 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT proposing VVG coding VVG for IN new JJ law NN in IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapters NNS 256 CD . SENT and CC 473 CD . SENT repealing VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 504 CD . SENT 33 CD . SENT 504 CD . SENT 34 CD . SENT and CC 504 CD . SENT 35 CD . SENT Reported VVN the DT same JJ back NN with IN the DT following VVG amendments NNS . SENT Page NN 2 CD , , line NN 10 CD , , delete VV Subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT FUND NN USES NNS . SENT a DT Page NP 5 CD , , line NN 24 CD , , delete VV city NN aid NN base NN and CC insert NN aid NN amount NN in IN 1995 CD Page NP 5 CD , , line NN 25 CD , , delete VV city NN aid NN base NN and CC insert NN aid NN amount NN in IN 1995 CD Page NP 6 CD , , line NN 12 CD , , delete VV city NN aid NN base NN and CC insert NN aid NN amount NN in IN 1995 CD Page NP 6 CD , , line NN 23 CD , , strike NN subdivision NN and CC insert NN subdivisions NNS and CC after IN 9 CD , , insert NN 10 CD , , and CC 11 CD , , With IN the DT recommendation NN that IN when WRB so RB amended VVN the DT bill NN be VB re NN referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Housing NP without IN further JJR recommendation NN . SENT The DT report NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT Clark NP from IN the DT Committee NP on IN Housing NN to TO which WDT was VBD referred VVN . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1655 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO homeless JJ youth NN . SENT providing VVG for IN transitional JJ housing NN . SENT appropriating VVG money NN . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 256 CD E NN . SENT 115 CD . SENT Reported VVN the DT same JJ back NN with IN the DT following VVG amendments NNS . SENT Page NN 1 CD , , line NN 17 CD , , delete VV everything NN after IN the DT period NN Page NP 1 CD , , delete VV lines NNS 18 CD to TO 21 CD Page NP 1 CD , , line NN 22 CD , , delete VV homeless JJ youth NN . SENT Page NN 2 CD , , lines NNS 9 CD and CC 10 CD , , delete VV and CC the DT review NN committee NN With IN the DT recommendation NN that IN when WRB so RB amended VVN the DT bill NN pass NN and CC be VB re NN referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Health NP and CC Human NP Services NPS . SENT The DT report NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT Osthoff NP from IN the DT Committee NP on IN General NP Legislation NP , , Veterans NP Affairs NPS and CC Elections NNS to TO which WDT was VBD referred VVN . SENT S NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1099 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO elections NNS . SENT permitting VVG election NN judges NNS to TO serve VV outside IN the DT county NN where WRB they PP reside VV in IN certain JJ cases NNS . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 204 CD B NN . SENT 19 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT Reported VVN the DT same JJ back NN with IN the DT recommendation NN that IN the DT bill NN pass NN and CC be VB placed VVN on IN the DT Consent NP Calendar NN . SENT The DT report NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1152 CD SECOND JJ READING NN OF IN HOUSE NP BILLS NPS H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT Nos NNS . SENT 220 CD , , 401 CD , , 450 CD , , 497 CD , , 667 CD , , 672 CD , , 698 CD , , 1065 CD , , 1106 CD , , 1363 CD and CC 1485 CD were VBD read VVN for IN the DT second JJ time NN . SENT SECOND JJ READING NN OF IN SENATE NP BILLS NPS S NP . SENT F SYM . SENT Nos NNS . SENT 739 CD and CC 1099 CD were VBD read VVN for IN the DT second JJ time NN . SENT INTRODUCTION NN AND CC FIRST CD READING NN OF IN HOUSE NP BILLS NPS The DT following VVG House NP Files NP were VBD introduced VVN . SENT Rest NN . SENT Anderson NP , , R NP . SENT . SENT Anderson NP , , I PP . SENT . SENT Abrams NP and CC Weaver NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1699 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO health NN . SENT developing VVG a DT birth NN defects NNS registry NN system NN . SENT requiring VVG a DT report NN . SENT appropriating VVG money NN . SENT proposing VVG coding VVG for IN new JJ law NN in IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapter NN 144 CD . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Health NP and CC Human NP Services NPS . SENT Murphy NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1700 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO corrections NNS . SENT appropriating VVG money NN to TO fund VV productive JJ day NN initiative NN programs NNS in IN local JJ correctional JJ facilities NNS in IN Hennepin NP , , Ramsey NP , , and CC St NP . SENT Louis NP counties NNS . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Judiciary NP Finance NP . SENT Pugh NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1701 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO courts NNS . SENT case NN records NNS . SENT prohibiting VVG certain JJ agreements NNS to TO seal VV certain JJ documents NNS in IN connection NN with IN litigation NN . SENT proposing VVG coding VVG for IN new JJ law NN as IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapter NN 552 CD . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Judiciary NP . SENT Rukavina NP . SENT Tomassoni NP . SENT Bakk NP . SENT Anderson NP , , I PP . SENT , , and CC Solberg NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1702 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO taxation NN . 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SENT proposing VVG coding VVG for IN new JJ law NN in IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapter NN 414 CD . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Local NP Government NP and CC Metropolitan NP Affairs NPS . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1153 CD Rest NN introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1704 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO limited JJ liability NN companies NNS . SENT making VVG various JJ technical JJ and CC conforming VVG changes NNS . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 322 CD B NN . SENT 105 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 115 CD , , subdivisions NNS 2 CD , , 3 CD , , and CC 4 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 12 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 125 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 135 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 145 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 15 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD , , 3 CD , , and CC 4 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 155 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 175 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 20 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 313 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 33 CD , , subdivisions NNS 4 CD and CC 9 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 34 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD and CC 3 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 346 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 36 CD , , subdivisions NNS 2 CD and CC 3 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 363 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 373 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 376 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 383 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 386 CD , , subdivisions NNS 4 CD and CC 7 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 40 CD , , subdivision NN 6 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 42 CD , , subdivisions NNS 2 CD and CC 4 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 54 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 56 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 60 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 643 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 646 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 653 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 666 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 693 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 699 CD , , subdivision NN 6 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 72 CD , , subdivisions NNS 2 CD and CC 3 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 75 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 77 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 803 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD and CC 2 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 813 CD , , subdivision NN 5 CD . SENT 322 CD B NP . SENT 833 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD , , 2 CD , , and CC 4 CD . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Commerce NP , , Tourism NP and CC Consumer NP Affairs NPS . SENT Knoblach NP , , Simoneau NP , , Dempsey NP , , Kalis NP and CC Ostrom NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1705 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO government NN finance NN . SENT limiting VVG the DT time NN within IN which WDT authorized VVD bonds NNS may MD be VB issued VVN . SENT proposing VVG coding VVG for IN new JJ law NN in IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapter NN 16 CD A DT . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Capital NP Investment NP . SENT Carruthers NP , , Perlt NP , , Bakk NP and CC Swenson NP , , D NP . SENT , , introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1706 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO game NN and CC fish NN . SENT authorizing VVG elderly JJ residents NNS to TO take VV fish NN without IN a DT license NN . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 97 CD A NP . SENT 451 CD , , subdivisions NNS 2 CD and CC 7 CD . SENT and CC 97 CD A DT . SENT 475 CD , , subdivision NN 6 CD . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Environment NP and CC Natural NP Resources NPS . SENT Delmont NP , , Sarna NP , , Mahon NP , , Jennings NP and CC Entenza NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1707 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO occupations NNS . SENT requiring VVG the DT department NN of IN labor NN and CC industry NN to TO provide VV for IN licensure NN of IN pipefitters NNS on IN inactive JJ status NN . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 326 CD . SENT 48 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Commerce NP , , Tourism NP and CC Consumer NP Affairs NPS . SENT Bettermann NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1708 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO state NN government NN . SENT department NN of IN employee NN relations NNS . SENT establishing VVG a DT program NN to TO promote VV responsiveness NN , , innovation NN , , productivity NN , , and CC employee NN involvement NN within IN executive JJ agencies NNS . SENT appropriating VVG money NN . SENT proposing VVG coding VVG for IN new JJ law NN in IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapter NN 43 CD A DT . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Governmental JJ Operations NP . SENT Workman NN introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1709 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO the DT city NN of IN Chanhassen NP . SENT authorizing VVG certain JJ bid NN specifications NNS for IN playground NN equipment NN on IN an DT experimental JJ basis NN . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Local NP Government NP and CC Metropolitan NP Affairs NPS . SENT Davids NP , , Kahn NP and CC Solberg NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1710 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO employment NN . SENT establishing VVG and CC modifying VVG certain JJ salary NN limits NNS . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 3 CD . SENT 855 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD . SENT 15 CD A NP . SENT 083 CD , , subdivisions NNS 5 CD , , 6 CD a DT , , and CC 7 CD . SENT and CC 43 CD A DT . SENT 17 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD , , 3 CD , , and CC by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN . SENT proposing VVG coding VVG for IN new JJ law NN in IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapter NN 15 CD A DT . SENT repealing VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 15 CD A NP . SENT 081 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD , , 7 CD , , and CC 7 CD b SYM . SENT and CC 43 CD A DT . SENT 18 CD , , subdivision NN 5 CD . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Governmental JJ Operations NP . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1154 CD Lourey NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1711 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO education NN . SENT allowing VVG the DT plans NNS for IN reorganizing VVG school NN districts NNS to TO determine VV the DT allocation NN of IN certain JJ homestead NN and CC agricultural JJ credit NN aid NN . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 122 CD . SENT 23 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT and CC 122 CD . SENT 242 CD , , subdivision NN 9 CD . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Education NP . SENT Boudreau NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1712 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO the DT city NN of IN Faribault NP . SENT exempting VVG a DT tax NN increment NN financing NN district NN from IN certain JJ restrictions NNS . SENT appropriating VVG money NN to TO be VB used VVN for IN a DT local JJ economic JJ development NN loan NN and CC grant NN program NN . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Local NP Government NP and CC Metropolitan NP Affairs NPS . SENT Greenfield NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1713 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO health NN care NN . SENT clarifying VVG the DT physician NN surcharge NN . SENT clarifying VVG the DT health NN maintenance NN organization NN surcharge NN . SENT modifying VVG certain JJ hospital NN and CC nursing NN home NN payments NNS . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 147 CD . SENT 01 CD , , subdivision NN 6 CD . SENT 256 CD . SENT 9657 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD . SENT 256 CD . SENT 969 CD , , subdivision NN 9 CD . SENT 256 CD B NP . SENT 19 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD c NN and CC 1 CD d SYM . SENT and CC 256 CD B NN . SENT 431 CD , , subdivision NN 23 CD . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Health NP and CC Human NP Services NPS . SENT Greenfield NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1714 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO health NN . SENT eliminating VVG the DT fees NNS for IN copies NNS of IN patient JJ records NNS when WRB obtaining VVG records NNS for IN a DT social JJ security NN claim NN or CC appeal NN . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 144 CD . SENT 335 CD , , subdivision NN 5 CD . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Health NP and CC Human NP Services NPS . SENT Holsten NP and CC Pugh NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1715 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO workers NNS compensation NN . SENT adding VVG correctional JJ officers NNS to TO the DT presumption NN of IN occupational JJ disease NN . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 176 CD . SENT 011 CD , , subdivision NN 15 CD . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Labor NP Management NP Relations NPS . SENT Knight NP , , Larsen NP and CC Wolf NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1716 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO energy NN . SENT delaying VVG the DT repeal NN of IN the DT energy NN conservation NN efficiency NN program NN in IN state NN owned VVN buildings NNS . SENT amending VVG Laws NP 1991 CD , , chapter NN 235 CD , , article NN 5 CD , , section NN 3 CD . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Regulated JJ Industries NPS and CC Energy NP . SENT Schumacher NP , , Opatz NP and CC Knoblach NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1717 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO appropriations NNS . SENT appropriating VVG money NN to TO reimburse VV Benton NP county NN for IN landfill NN cleanup NN costs NNS . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Environment NP and CC Natural NP Resources NPS Finance NP . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1155 CD Rest NN , , Goodno NP , , Osthoff NP , , Weaver NP and CC Garcia NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1718 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO cities NNS . SENT providing VVG for IN annexation NN . SENT proposing VVG coding VVG for IN new JJ law NN as IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapter NN 414 CD A DT . SENT repealing VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 414 CD . SENT 01 CD . SENT 414 CD . SENT 011 CD . SENT 414 CD . SENT 012 CD . SENT 414 CD . SENT 02 CD . SENT 414 CD . SENT 031 CD . SENT 414 CD . SENT 0325 CD . SENT 414 CD . SENT 033 CD . SENT 414 CD . SENT 035 CD . SENT 414 CD . SENT 036 CD . SENT 414 CD . SENT 041 CD . SENT 414 CD . SENT 051 CD . SENT 414 CD . SENT 06 CD . SENT 414 CD . SENT 061 CD . SENT 414 CD . SENT 063 CD . SENT 414 CD . SENT 065 CD . SENT 414 CD . SENT 067 CD . SENT 414 CD . SENT 07 CD . SENT 414 CD . SENT 08 CD . SENT and CC 414 CD . SENT 09 CD . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Local NP Government NP and CC Metropolitan NP Affairs NPS . SENT Onnen NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1719 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO local JJ government NN . SENT authorizing VVG temporary JJ relocation NN of IN certain JJ McLeod NP county NN offices NNS to TO places NNS outside JJ of IN the DT county NN seat NN . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Local NP Government NP and CC Metropolitan NP Affairs NPS . SENT Sviggum NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1720 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO insurance NN . SENT permitting VVG liability NN insurance NN coverage NN to TO include VV coverage NN for IN punitive JJ damages NNS . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 60 CD A DT . SENT 06 CD , , by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Financial NP Institutions NP and CC Insurance NP . SENT Tunheim NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1721 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO state NN lands NNS . SENT authorizing VVG the DT conveyance NN of IN certain JJ state NN land NN in IN Roseau NP county NN . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Environment NP and CC Natural NP Resources NPS . SENT Workman NP , , Bertram NP , , Molnau NP , , Mulder NP and CC Osthoff NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1722 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO education NN . SENT establishing VVG a DT program NN to TO expand VV the DT economic JJ freedom NN of IN lower JJR income NN students NNS to TO select VV their PP$ schools NNS of IN attendance NN . SENT appropriating VVG money NN . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 124 CD A DT . SENT 032 CD . SENT proposing VVG coding VVG for IN new JJ law NN in IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapter NN 124 CD A DT . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Education NP . SENT Wejcman NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1723 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO health NN . SENT increasing VVG the DT fee NN to TO include VV a DT confirmatory JJ testing NN and CC a DT follow VVP up RP system NN to TO track VV infants NNS with IN inborn JJ metabolic JJ diseases NNS . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 144 CD . SENT 125 CD . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Health NP and CC Human NP Services NPS . SENT Jennings NP , , Bertram NP , , Pelowski NP , , Dauner NP and CC Lieder NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1724 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO employment NN . SENT modifying VVG provisions NNS relating VVG to TO prevailing JJ wages NNS . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 177 CD . SENT 42 CD , , subdivisions NNS 4 CD and CC 6 CD . SENT 177 CD . SENT 43 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD and CC 3 CD . SENT and CC 471 CD . SENT 345 CD , , subdivision NN 7 CD . SENT proposing VVG coding VVG for IN new JJ law NN in IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapter NN 177 CD . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Labor NP Management NP Relations NPS . SENT Otremba NP , , Cooper NP , , Dauner NP , , Daggett NP and CC Hugoson NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1725 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO taxation NN . SENT providing VVG for IN assessment NN of IN platted NN land NN in IN certain JJ municipalities NNS . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 273 CD . SENT 11 CD , , subdivision NN 14 CD . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Taxes NNS . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1156 CD Carruthers NP , , Greiling NP , , Kahn NP and CC Pawlenty NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1726 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO state NN government NN . SENT administrative JJ rulemaking VVG . SENT establishing VVG a DT procedure NN for IN legislative JJ review NN of IN certain JJ rules NNS to TO ensure VV that IN they PP accomplish VV legislative JJ goals NNS in IN the DT most RBS expeditious JJ , , cost NN effective JJ , , and CC least JJS intrusive JJ manner NN possible JJ . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 3 CD . SENT 842 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD . SENT and CC 14 CD . SENT 09 CD . SENT repealing VVG Minnesota NP Rules NPS , , parts NNS 2010 CD . SENT 0600 CD and CC 2010 CD . SENT 9905 CD . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Governmental JJ Operations NP . SENT Jaros NP , , Murphy NP , , Solberg NP and CC Bakk NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1727 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO taxation NN . SENT allocating VVG 1 CD , , 000 CD , , 000 CD annually RB from IN the DT occupation NN taxes NNS paid VVN by IN taconite NN companies NNS to TO the DT Natural NP Resources NPS Research NP Institute NP of IN the DT University NP of IN Minnesota NP , , to TO be VB used VVN for IN certain JJ purposes NNS . SENT appropriating VVG money NN . SENT proposing VVG coding VVG for IN new JJ law NN in IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapter NN 298 CD . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Environment NP and CC Natural NP Resources NPS Finance NP . SENT Carlson NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1728 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO education NN . SENT moving VVG teachers NNS at IN the DT Minnesota NP center NN for IN arts NNS education NN from IN the DT unclassified JJ to TO the DT classified JJ service NN . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 43 CD A DT . SENT 08 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD and CC 1 CD a DT . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Education NP . SENT Tuma NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1729 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO health NN care NN . SENT requiring VVG certification NN of IN a DT facility NN to TO serve VV persons NNS with IN Prader NP Willi NP Syndrome NN . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Health NP and CC Human NP Services NPS . SENT Solberg NP and CC Anderson NP , , I PP . SENT , , introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1730 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO education NN . SENT creating VVG a DT sparsity NN revenue NN formula NN for IN capital NN facilities NNS and CC equipment NN revenue NN . SENT allowing VVG levy NN for IN special JJ assessments NNS . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 124 CD . SENT 243 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT 124 CD . SENT 244 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT and CC 124 CD . SENT 912 CD , , subdivision NN 1 CD . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Education NP . SENT Dempsey NP , , Frerichs NP , , Pugh NP and CC Worke NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1731 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO motor NN vehicles NNS . SENT directing VVG registrar NN to TO revoke VV vehicle NN registrations NNS obtained VVN with IN worthless JJ checks NNS . SENT requiring VVG notice NN to TO deputy JJ registrars NNS . SENT proposing VVG coding VVG for IN new JJ law NN in IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapter NN 168 CD . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Transportation NP and CC Transit NP . SENT Rice NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1732 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO occupations NNS . SENT modifying VVG the DT entertainment NN agencies NNS act VVP . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 184 CD A NP . SENT 01 CD , , subdivisions NNS 4 CD , , 5 CD , , 7 CD , , 8 CD , , and CC by IN adding VVG subdivisions NNS . SENT 184 CD A NP . SENT 02 CD . SENT 184 CD A NP . SENT 03 CD . SENT 184 CD A NP . SENT 04 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD and CC 3 CD . SENT 184 CD A NP . SENT 05 CD . SENT 184 CD A NP . SENT 06 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD , , 2 CD , , and CC by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN . SENT 184 CD A NP . SENT 09 CD . SENT 184 CD A NP . SENT 10 CD . SENT and CC 184 CD A DT . SENT 12 CD . SENT repealing VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 184 CD A DT . SENT 01 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Commerce NP , , Tourism NP and CC Consumer NP Affairs NPS . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1157 CD Schumacher NP , , Opatz NP and CC Knoblach NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1733 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO the DT environment NN . SENT modifying VVG the DT definition NN of IN a DT qualified JJ facility NN for IN purposes NNS of IN the DT landfill NN cleanup NN program NN . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 115 CD B NN . SENT 39 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Environment NP and CC Natural NP Resources NPS . SENT Krinkie NP , , Milbert NP , , Smith NP , , Abrams NP and CC Olson NP , , E NN . SENT , , introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1734 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO taxation NN . SENT exempting VVG used JJ watercraft NN from IN the DT sales NNS and CC use NN tax NN . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 297 CD A DT . SENT 25 CD , , by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Taxes NNS . SENT Carlson NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1735 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO education NN . SENT allowing VVG waivers NNS of IN application NN fees NNS under IN certain JJ circumstances NNS . SENT allowing VVG certain JJ exceptions NNS to TO the DT enrollment NN limit NN for IN state NN grants NNS . SENT modifying VVG the DT allocation NN process NN for IN child NN care NN grants NNS . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 136 CD A NP . SENT 121 CD , , subdivision NN 9 CD . SENT and CC 136 CD A DT . SENT 125 CD , , subdivision NN 6 CD . SENT proposing VVG coding VVG for IN new JJ law NN in IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapter NN 135 CD A DT . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Education NP . SENT Kalis NP . SENT Johnson NP , , R NP . SENT . SENT Johnson NP , , V NN . SENT . SENT Ozment NP and CC Winter NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1736 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO motor NN vehicles NNS . SENT allowing VVG retired JJ firefighters NNS to TO receive VV special JJ firefighter NN license NN plates NNS . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 168 CD . SENT 12 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD b SYM . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Transportation NP and CC Transit NP . SENT Broecker NP , , Holsten NP , , Mares NP , , Bradley NP and CC Jennings NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1737 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO workers NNS compensation NN . SENT permitting VVG certain JJ collective JJ bargaining NN agreements NNS . SENT proposing VVG coding VVG for IN new JJ law NN in IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapter NN 176 CD . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Labor NP Management NP Relations NPS . SENT Greenfield NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1738 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO human JJ services NNS . SENT adding VVG to TO definition NN of IN base JJ level NN funding NN . SENT adding VVG provisions NNS for IN local JJ children's NNS mental JJ health NN collaborative JJ . SENT changing VVG provisions NNS for IN integrated JJ fund NN task NN force NN . SENT requiring VVG approval NN for IN a DT collaborative's JJ integrated JJ service NN system NN . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 245 CD . SENT 492 CD , , subdivisions NNS 2 CD , , 6 CD , , 9 CD , , and CC 23 CD . SENT 245 CD . SENT 493 CD , , subdivision NN 2 CD . SENT 245 CD . SENT 4932 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD , , 2 CD , , 3 CD , , and CC 4 CD . SENT 245 CD . SENT 494 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD and CC 3 CD . SENT 245 CD . SENT 495 CD . SENT 245 CD . SENT 496 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD , , and CC by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN . SENT and CC 256 CD B NN . SENT 0625 CD , , subdivision NN 37 CD . SENT proposing VVG coding VVG for IN new JJ law NN in IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapter NN 245 CD . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Health NP and CC Human NP Services NPS . SENT Dawkins NP and CC Rukavina NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1739 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO education NN . SENT providing VVG for IN revenue NN for IN reducing VVG school NN district NN class NN size NN ratios NNS . SENT appropriating VVG money NN . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 124 CD A NP . SENT 225 CD , , by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN . SENT and CC 297 CD A DT . SENT 02 CD , , subdivision NN 5 CD . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Education NP . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1158 CD Dempsey NP and CC Ness NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1740 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO education NN . SENT repealing VVG the DT reduction NN in IN voter NN approved VVD operating VVG referendum NN revenue NN . SENT repealing VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 124 CD A DT . SENT 03 CD , , subdivision NN 3 CD b SYM . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Education NP . SENT Boudreau NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1741 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO state NN lands NNS . SENT authorizing VVG the DT conveyance NN of IN state NN land NN in IN Rice NP county NN . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Education NP . SENT Long NP and CC Anderson NP , , I PP . SENT , , introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1742 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO health NN . SENT insurance NN . SENT providing VVG for IN certain JJ breast NN cancer NN coverage NN . SENT proposing VVG coding VVG for IN new JJ law NN in IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapter NN 62 CD A DT . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Health NP and CC Human NP Services NPS . SENT Carlson NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1743 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO education NN . SENT establishing VVG a DT planning NN process NN for IN a DT state NN of IN the DT art NN vocational JJ high JJ school NN . SENT appropriating VVG money NN . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Education NP . SENT Milbert NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1744 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO taxation NN . SENT sales NNS and CC use NN . SENT exempting VVG construction NN materials NNS and CC supplies NNS used VVN to TO construct VV certain JJ sports NNS facilities NNS . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 297 CD A DT . SENT 25 CD , , by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Taxes NNS . SENT Orenstein NP introduced VVD . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1745 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO state NN agencies NNS . SENT establishing VVG the DT office NN of IN citizen NN advocate NN in IN the DT department NN of IN administration NN . SENT directing VVG the DT office NN to TO represent VV the DT interests NNS of IN citizens NNS with IN complaints NNS against IN executive JJ branch NN agencies NNS . SENT coordinating VVG the DT services NNS of IN ombudspersons NNS . SENT appropriating VVG money NN . SENT proposing VVG coding VVG for IN new JJ law NN in IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , chapter NN 16 CD B NN . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT first JJ time NN and CC referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Governmental JJ Operations NP . SENT CONSENT NN CALENDAR NN H NN . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1047 CD was VBD reported VVN to TO the DT House NP . SENT There EX being VBG no DT objection NN , , H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1047 CD was VBD continued VVN on IN the DT Consent NP Calendar NN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1159 CD SPECIAL JJ ORDERS NNS H NN . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 533 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO the DT Paynesville NP area NN hospital NN district NN . SENT authorizing VVG the DT district NN to TO annex NN the DT city NN of IN Eden NP Valley NP to TO the DT district NN . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT third JJ time NN and CC placed VVN upon IN its PP$ final JJ passage NN . SENT The DT question NN was VBD taken VVN on IN the DT passage NN of IN the DT bill NN and CC the DT roll NN was VBD called VVN . SENT There EX were VBD 129 CD yeas NNS and CC 0 CD nays NNS as RB follows VVZ . SENT Those DT who WP voted VVD in IN the DT affirmative JJ were VBD . SENT Abrams NP Farrell NP Knoblach NP Ness NP Skoglund NP Anderson NP , , B NP . SENT Finseth NP Koppendrayer NP Olson NP , , E NP . SENT Smith NP Anderson NP , , R NP . SENT Frerichs NP Kraus NP Olson NP , , M NP . SENT Solberg NP Bakk NP Garcia NP Krinkie NP Onnen NP Stanek NP Bertram NP Girard NP Larsen NP Opatz NP Sviggum NP Bettermann NP Goodno NP Leighton NP Orenstein NP Swenson NP , , D NP . SENT Bishop NP Greiling NP Leppik NP Orfield NP Swenson NP , , H NP . SENT Boudreau NP Haas NP Lieder NP Osskopp NP Sykora NP Bradley NP Hackbarth NP Lindner NP Osthoff NP Tomassoni NP Broecker NP Harder NP Long NP Ostrom NP Tompkins NP Brown NP Hasskamp NP Lourey NP Otremba NP Trimble NP Carlson NP Hausman NP Luther NP Ozment NP Tuma NP Carruthers NP Holsten NP Lynch NP Paulsen NP Tunheim NP Clark NP Hugoson NP Macklin NP Pawlenty NP Van NP Dellen NP Commers NP Huntley NP Mahon NP Pellow NP Van NP Engen NP Cooper NP Jaros NP Mares NP Pelowski NP Vickerman NP Daggett NP Jefferson NP Mariani NP Perlt NP Wagenius NP Dauner NP Jennings NP Marko NP Peterson NP Weaver NP Davids NP Johnson NP , , A NP . SENT McCollum NP Pugh NP Wejcman NP Dawkins NP Johnson NP , , R NP . SENT McElroy NP Rhodes NPS Wenzel NP Dehler NP Johnson NP , , V NN . SENT McGuire NP Rostberg NP Winter NPS Delmont NP Kahn NP Milbert NP Rukavina NP Wolf NP Dempsey NP Kalis NP Molnau NP Sarna NP Worke NP Dorn NP Kelley NP Mulder NP Schumacher NP Workman NP Entenza NP Kinkel NP Munger NP Seagren NP Sp NN . SENT Anderson NP , , I NP Erhardt NP Knight NP Murphy NP Simoneau NP The DT bill NN was VBD passed VVN and CC its PP$ title NN agreed VVD to TO . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 901 CD was VBD reported VVN to TO the DT House NP . SENT Swenson NP , , D NP . SENT . SENT Greiling NP . SENT Ostrom NP and CC Johnson NP , , R NN . SENT , , moved VVD to TO amend VV H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 901 CD , , the DT first JJ engrossment NN , , as RB follows VVZ . SENT Page NN 1 CD , , delete VV lines NNS 12 CD to TO 18 CD , , and CC insert NN . SENT Subd NP . SENT 12 CD . SENT DRIVER NN EDUCATION NN PROGRAMS NNS . SENT Driver NN training NN courses NNS offered VVN through IN the DT public JJ schools NNS and CC driver NN training NN courses NNS offered VVN by IN private JJ or CC commercial JJ schools NNS or CC institutes NN shall MD include VV instruction NN which WDT must MD encompass VV at IN least JJS . SENT The DT motion NN prevailed VVD and CC the DT amendment NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 901 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO drivers NNS licenses NNS . SENT requiring VVG additional JJ information NN in IN drivers NNS education NN programs NNS , , the DT driver's JJ license NN examination NN , , and CC the DT driver's NNS manual JJ regarding VVG the DT legal JJ and CC financial JJ consequences NNS of IN violating VVG DWI NP related VVN laws NNS . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , sections NNS 169 CD . SENT 121 CD , , by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN . SENT and CC 171 CD . SENT 13 CD , , subdivisions NNS 1 CD and CC 1 CD b SYM . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT third JJ time NN , , as IN amended VVN , , and CC placed VVD upon IN its PP$ final JJ passage NN . SENT The DT question NN was VBD taken VVN on IN the DT passage NN of IN the DT bill NN and CC the DT roll NN was VBD called VVN . SENT There EX were VBD 129 CD yeas NNS and CC 0 CD nays NNS as RB follows VVZ . SENT Those DT who WP voted VVD in IN the DT affirmative JJ were VBD . SENT Abrams NP Farrell NP Knoblach NP Ness NP Skoglund NP Anderson NP , , B NP . SENT Finseth NP Koppendrayer NP Olson NP , , E NP . SENT Smith NP Anderson NP , , R NP . SENT Frerichs NP Kraus NP Olson NP , , M NP . SENT Solberg NP Bakk NP Garcia NP Krinkie NP Onnen NP Stanek NP Bertram NP Girard NP Larsen NP Opatz NP Sviggum NP Bettermann NP Goodno NP Leighton NP Orenstein NP Swenson NP , , D NP . SENT Bishop NP Greiling NP Leppik NP Orfield NP Swenson NP , , H NP . SENT Boudreau NP Haas NP Lieder NP Osskopp NP Sykora NP Bradley NP Hackbarth NP Lindner NP Osthoff NP Tomassoni NP Broecker NP Harder NP Long NP Ostrom NP Tompkins NP Brown NP Hasskamp NP Lourey NP Otremba NP Trimble NP Carlson NP Hausman NP Luther NP Ozment NP Tuma NP Carruthers NP Holsten NP Lynch NP Paulsen NP Tunheim NP Clark NP Hugoson NP Macklin NP Pawlenty NP Van NP Dellen NP Commers NP Huntley NP Mahon NP Pellow NP Van NP Engen NP Cooper NP Jaros NP Mares NP Pelowski NP Vickerman NP Daggett NP Jefferson NP Mariani NP Perlt NP Wagenius NP Dauner NP Jennings NP Marko NP Peterson NP Weaver NP Davids NP Johnson NP , , A NP . SENT McCollum NP Pugh NP Wejcman NP Dawkins NP Johnson NP , , R NP . SENT McElroy NP Rhodes NPS Wenzel NP Dehler NP Johnson NP , , V NN . SENT McGuire NP Rostberg NP Winter NPS JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1160 CD Delmont NP Kahn NP Milbert NP Rukavina NP Wolf NP Dempsey NP Kalis NP Molnau NP Sarna NP Worke NP Dorn NP Kelley NP Mulder NP Schumacher NP Workman NP Entenza NP Kinkel NP Munger NP Seagren NP Sp NN . SENT Anderson NP , , I NP Erhardt NP Knight NP Murphy NP Simoneau NP The DT bill NN was VBD passed VVN , , as IN amended VVN , , and CC its PP$ title NN agreed VVD to TO . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1011 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO traffic NN regulations NNS . SENT prohibiting VVG radar NN jammers NNS . SENT amending VVG Minnesota NP Statutes NNS 1994 CD , , section NN 169 CD . SENT 14 CD , , by IN adding VVG a DT subdivision NN . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT third JJ time NN and CC placed VVN upon IN its PP$ final JJ passage NN . SENT The DT question NN was VBD taken VVN on IN the DT passage NN of IN the DT bill NN and CC the DT roll NN was VBD called VVN . SENT There EX were VBD 129 CD yeas NNS and CC 0 CD nays NNS as RB follows VVZ . SENT Those DT who WP voted VVD in IN the DT affirmative JJ were VBD . SENT Abrams NP Farrell NP Knight NP Murphy NP Skoglund NP Anderson NP , , B NP . SENT Finseth NP Knoblach NP Ness NP Smith NP Anderson NP , , R NP . SENT Frerichs NP Koppendrayer NP Olson NP , , E NP . SENT Solberg NP Bakk NP Garcia NP Kraus NP Olson NP , , M NP . SENT Stanek NP Bertram NP Girard NP Krinkie NP Onnen NP Sviggum NP Bettermann NP Goodno NP Larsen NP Opatz NP Swenson NP , , D NP . SENT Bishop NP Greenfield NP Leighton NP Orenstein NP Swenson NP , , H NP . SENT Boudreau NP Greiling NP Leppik NP Orfield NP Sykora NP Bradley NP Haas NP Lieder NP Osskopp NP Tomassoni NP Broecker NP Hackbarth NP Lindner NP Osthoff NP Tompkins NP Brown NP Harder NP Long NP Ostrom NP Trimble NP Carlson NP Hasskamp NP Lourey NP Otremba NP Tuma NP Carruthers NP Hausman NP Luther NP Ozment NP Tunheim NP Clark NP Holsten NP Lynch NP Paulsen NP Van NP Dellen NP Commers NP Hugoson NP Macklin NP Pawlenty NP Van NP Engen NP Cooper NP Huntley NP Mahon NP Pellow NP Vickerman NP Daggett NP Jaros NP Mares NP Pelowski NP Wagenius NP Dauner NP Jefferson NP Mariani NP Peterson NP Weaver NP Davids NP Jennings NP Marko NP Pugh NP Wejcman NP Dawkins NP Johnson NP , , A NP . SENT McCollum NP Rhodes NPS Wenzel NP Dehler NP Johnson NP , , R NP . SENT McElroy NP Rostberg NP Winter NPS Delmont NP Johnson NP , , V NN . SENT McGuire NP Rukavina NP Wolf NP Dempsey NP Kahn NP Milbert NP Sarna NP Worke NP Dorn NP Kalis NP Molnau NP Schumacher NP Workman NP Entenza NP Kelley NP Mulder NP Seagren NP Sp NN . SENT Anderson NP , , I NP Erhardt NP Kinkel NP Munger NP Simoneau NP The DT bill NN was VBD passed VVN and CC its PP$ title NN agreed VVD to TO . SENT H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 838 CD was VBD reported VVN to TO the DT House NP . SENT Johnson NP , , R NN . SENT , , moved VVD to TO amend VV H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 838 CD , , the DT second JJ engrossment NN , , as RB follows VVZ . SENT Page NN 2 CD , , line NN 29 CD , , before RB To TO insert VV Notwithstanding IN any DT provision NN of IN Minnesota NP Statutes NNS , , sections NNS 356 CD . SENT 24 CD and CC 356 CD . SENT 25 CD , , to TO the DT contrary NN , , Page NP 3 CD , , line NN 1 CD , , delete VV , , chapter NN and CC insert VV 1994 CD , , sections NNS 353 CD . SENT 01 CD through IN 353 CD . SENT 46 CD . SENT Page NN 3 CD , , delete VV line NN 2 CD The DT motion NN prevailed VVD and CC the DT amendment NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1161 CD H NN . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 838 CD , , A DT bill NN for IN an DT act NN relating VVG to TO Olmsted NP county NN . SENT authorizing VVG the DT county NN to TO create VV a DT nonprofit JJ corporation NN to TO own VV and CC operate VV a DT hospital NN and CC medical JJ center NN . SENT providing VVG the DT county NN board NN with IN related JJ powers NNS and CC duties NNS . SENT The DT bill NN was VBD read VVN for IN the DT third JJ time NN , , as IN amended VVN , , and CC placed VVD upon IN its PP$ final JJ passage NN . SENT The DT question NN was VBD taken VVN on IN the DT passage NN of IN the DT bill NN and CC the DT roll NN was VBD called VVN . SENT There EX were VBD 131 CD yeas NNS and CC 0 CD nays NNS as RB follows VVZ . SENT Those DT who WP voted VVD in IN the DT affirmative JJ were VBD . SENT Abrams NP Finseth NP Koppendrayer NP Olson NP , , M NP . SENT Solberg NP Anderson NP , , B NP . SENT Frerichs NP Kraus NP Onnen NP Stanek NP Anderson NP , , R NP . SENT Garcia NP Krinkie NP Opatz NP Sviggum NP Bakk NP Girard NP Larsen NP Orenstein NP Swenson NP , , D NP . SENT Bertram NP Goodno NP Leighton NP Orfield NP Swenson NP , , H NP . SENT Bettermann NP Greenfield NP Leppik NP Osskopp NP Sykora NP Bishop NP Greiling NP Lieder NP Osthoff NP Tomassoni NP Boudreau NP Haas NP Lindner NP Ostrom NP Tompkins NP Bradley NP Hackbarth NP Long NP Otremba NP Trimble NP Broecker NP Harder NP Lourey NP Ozment NP Tuma NP Brown NP Hasskamp NP Luther NP Paulsen NP Tunheim NP Carlson NP Hausman NP Lynch NP Pawlenty NP Van NP Dellen NP Carruthers NP Holsten NP Macklin NP Pellow NP Van NP Engen NP Clark NP Hugoson NP Mahon NP Pelowski NP Vickerman NP Commers NP Huntley NP Mares NP Perlt NP Wagenius NP Cooper NP Jaros NP Mariani NP Peterson NP Weaver NP Daggett NP Jefferson NP Marko NP Pugh NP Wejcman NP Dauner NP Jennings NP McCollum NP Rhodes NPS Wenzel NP Davids NP Johnson NP , , A NP . SENT McElroy NP Rice NP Winter NPS Dawkins NP Johnson NP , , R NP . SENT McGuire NP Rostberg NP Wolf NP Dehler NP Johnson NP , , V NN . SENT Milbert NP Rukavina NP Worke NP Delmont NP Kahn NP Molnau NP Sarna NP Workman NP Dempsey NP Kalis NP Mulder NP Schumacher NP Sp NN . SENT Anderson NP , , I NP Dorn NP Kelley NP Munger NP Seagren NP Entenza NP Kinkel NP Murphy NP Simoneau NP Erhardt NP Knight NP Ness NP Skoglund NP Farrell NP Knoblach NP Olson NP , , E NP . SENT Smith NP The DT bill NN was VBD passed VVN , , as IN amended VVN , , and CC its PP$ title NN agreed VVD to TO . SENT GENERAL JJ ORDERS NNS Carruthers NP moved VVD that IN the DT bills NNS on IN General NP Orders NNS for IN today NN be VB continued VVN . SENT The DT motion NN prevailed VVD . SENT MOTIONS NNS AND CC RESOLUTIONS NNS Tunheim NP moved VVD that IN the DT name NN of IN Finseth NP be VB added VVN as IN an DT author NN on IN H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 563 CD . SENT The DT motion NN prevailed VVD . SENT Carlson NP moved VVD that IN the DT name NN of IN Huntley NP be VB added VVN as IN an DT author NN on IN H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1191 CD . SENT The DT motion NN prevailed VVD . SENT Hugoson NP moved VVD that IN his PP$ name NN be VB stricken VVN as IN an DT author NN on IN H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1572 CD . SENT The DT motion NN prevailed VVD . SENT Workman NN moved VVD that IN the DT name NN of IN Stanek NP be VB added VVN as IN an DT author NN on IN H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1579 CD . SENT The DT motion NN prevailed VVD . SENT Workman NN moved VVD that IN the DT name NN of IN Stanek NP be VB added VVN as IN an DT author NN on IN H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1593 CD . SENT The DT motion NN prevailed VVD . SENT Greenfield NP moved VVD that IN the DT names NNS of IN Otremba NP and CC Wejcman NP be VB added VVN as IN authors NNS on IN H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1602 CD . SENT The DT motion NN prevailed VVD . SENT Davids NP moved VVD that IN the DT name NN of IN Haas NP be VB added VVN as IN an DT author NN on IN H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1660 CD . SENT The DT motion NN prevailed VVD . SENT Delmont NP moved VVD that IN the DT name NN of IN Bishop NP be VB added VVN as IN an DT author NN on IN H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1695 CD . SENT The DT motion NN prevailed VVD . SENT Bishop NP moved VVD that IN the DT following VVG statement NN be VB printed VVN in IN the DT Journal NP of IN the DT House NP . SENT It PP was VBD my PP$ intention NN to TO vote VV in IN the DT affirmative JJ on IN Monday NP , , March NP 27 CD , , 1995 CD , , when WRB the DT vote NN was VBD taken VVN on IN the DT final JJ passage NN of IN H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1399 CD . SENT The DT motion NN prevailed VVD . SENT JOURNAL NN OF IN THE DT HOUSE NP 31 CD st NP Day NP Top NP of IN Page NP 1162 CD Schumacher NP moved VVD that IN the DT following VVG statement NN be VB printed VVN in IN the DT Journal NP of IN the DT House NP . SENT It PP was VBD my PP$ intention NN to TO vote VV in IN the DT affirmative JJ on IN Monday NP , , March NP 27 CD , , 1995 CD , , when WRB the DT vote NN was VBD taken VVN on IN the DT final JJ passage NN of IN S NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 214 CD , , as RB amended VVN . SENT The DT motion NN prevailed VVD . SENT Pelowski NP moved VVD that IN S NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 257 RB be VB recalled VVN from IN the DT Committee NP on IN General NP Legislation NP , , Veterans NP Affairs NPS and CC Elections NNS and CC together RB with IN H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 450 CD , , now RB on IN the DT Technical NP Consent NP Calendar NN , , be VB referred VVN to TO the DT Chief NP Clerk NP for IN comparison NN . SENT The DT motion NN prevailed VVD . SENT Wagenius NP moved VVD that IN H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 672 CD , , now RB on IN Technical NP General NP Orders NNS , , be VB re NN referred VVD to TO the DT Committee NP on IN Environment NP and CC Natural NP Resources NPS Finance NP . SENT The DT motion NN prevailed VVD . SENT Marko NP moved VVD that IN H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 791 RB be VB returned VVN to TO its PP$ author NN . SENT The DT motion NN prevailed VVD . SENT Johnson NP , , V NN . SENT , , moved VVN that IN H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1396 RB be VB returned VVN to TO its PP$ author NN . SENT The DT motion NN prevailed VVD . SENT Johnson NP , , V NN . SENT , , moved VVN that IN H NP . SENT F SYM . SENT No UH . SENT 1440 RB be VB returned VVN to TO its PP$ author NN . SENT The DT motion NN prevailed VVD . SENT ADJOURNMENT NN Carruthers NP moved VVD that IN the DT House NP adjourn VV . SENT The DT motion NN prevailed VVD , , and CC the DT Speaker NP declared VVD the DT House NP stands NNS adjourned VVN until IN 2 CD . SENT 30 CD p NN . SENT m NN . SENT , , Thursday NP , , March NP 30 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT Edward NP A NP . SENT Burdick NP , , Chief NP Clerk NP , , House NP of IN Representatives NPS Comments NP . SENT webmaster NN house NN . SENT leg NN . SENT state NN . SENT mn NNS . SENT us PP