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October 2020

Blue Ribbon Groups

Blue RibbonThroughout Minnesota's history, executive branch agencies have evolved as the needs of the state and the demands on state government fluctuate. Changes through legislative action or governors’ reorganization orders are often informed by careful study through testimony in committee hearings, the work of a commission, and mandated reports. 

New at the library this month is one such mandated report: Final Report of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Health and Human Services. This Blue Ribbon Commission was mandated by 2019 Minn. Laws 1st Sp. Sess. Chap. 9, Art. 7, Sec. 46 to "advise and assist the legislature and governor in transforming the health and human services system to build greater efficiencies, savings, and better outcomes for Minnesotans." Specifically, the commission was tasked with finding ways to save $100 million within the next biennium and to identify areas to improve efficiencies and outcomes for Minnesotans.  

The recommendations in the report include twenty-two strategies in five categories: health and human services expenditures (cost savings), health equity, administrative efficiencies and simplification, waste (including fraud and program integrity), and system transformation. The commission took public comments as well as stakeholder engagement under consideration in the process of creating these recommendations. 

In August, Governor Walz issued Executive Order 20-88, convening the Blue Ribbon Committee on the Metropolitan Council’s Structure and Services. The work of this group is just getting started. This House Research Department memo, new to our collection this month, briefly outlines the history of the Met Council as the group looks to possible future changes.  

These types of Blue Ribbon groups often play a major role in restructuring government departments. After all, Heraclitus’ wisdom from 500 BCE still rings true today: “There is nothing permanent except change.” 

New & Notable Books and Reports

Many of the items listed below are available electronically. If so, we have provided a link to the document. However, some of the documents may be very long. You can request to borrow our print copy of any of the items by selecting the check-box and clicking on the "Request Items" button.

Agriculture

Minnesota Certified Seed Potato Directory. Minn. Dept. of Agriculture. October 2020. SB211.P8 M63 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1023.

Philpott, Tom. Perilous Bounty: The Looming Collapse of American Farming and How We Can Prevent It. Bloomsbury Press. 2020. S589.755 .P45 2020.

Arts

Lake Region Arts Council Financial Report. Lake Region Arts Council. September 15, 2020. NX742.M62 L352 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1029.

Business

Annual Report of the Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Program. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. October 30, 2020. HD62.5 .A55 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1033.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 116M.17 Subd. 4http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201033.pdf

Quarterly Report. Minn. Board of Cosmetology. October 8, 2020. TT953.M6 M565 2020 Qt. 3. Minn. Publication 20-0991.
Mandated by: 2017 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 4 Art. 1 Sec. 29http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/200991.pdf

Charities/Foundations/Nonprofits

Minnesota Nonprofit Salary and Benefits Survey. Minn. Council of Nonprofits. 2020. Ref HD4966 .N652 M56 2020.
    This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

Children/Youth/Families

African American Comparative Case Review Study Report. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. December 2006. HV742.M6 A38 2005. Minn. Publication 20-0958.

Debele, Gary A. Minnesota Child Custody Deskbook. Minnesota CLE. 2020. KFM5504.6 .M565.

Computers & Technology

IT Project Portfolio Summary. State of Minnesota Chief Information Officer. October 2020. JK6149.A8 S736 2020. Minn. Publication 20-0993.
Mandated by: 2017 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 4 Art. 2 Sec. 24 (Minn. Stat. 16E.0466 Subd. 2)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/200993.pdf

Crime & Corrections

Audit of Cannon Falls Police Department Body Worn Cameras. Legislative Commission on Data Practices; City of Cannon Falls; On-Site Computers, Inc.. September 2020. HV7936.E7 C36 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1040.
Mandated by: 2016 Minn. Laws Chap. 171 Sec. 5 Subd. 9 (Minn. Stat. 13.825 Subd. 9)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201040.pdf

Body Worn Camera Audit of the Duluth, Minnesota Police Department. Legislative Commission on Data Practices; FRSecure, LLC. October 5, 2020. HV7936.E7 D85 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1039.
Mandated by: 2016 Minn. Laws Chap. 171 Sec. 5 Subd. 9 (Minn. Stat. 13.825 Subd. 9)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201039.pdf

Eyewitness Identification Procedures Model Policy. Minn. Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training. July 23, 2020. HV8073 .E94 2020. Minn. Publication 20-0930.
Mandated by: 2020 Minn. Laws Chap. 90 Sec. 1 Subd. 1 (Minn. Stat. 626.8433)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/200930.pdf

Independent Audit of the Granite Falls Police Department's Portable Recording System (Body-worn Cameras (BWCs)). Legislative Commission on Data Practices; Lynn Lembcke Consulting; Granite Falls Police Department; City of Granite Falls. August 27, 2020. HV7936.E7 G68 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1010.
Mandated by: 2016 Minn. Laws Chap. 171 Sec. 5 Subd. 9 (Minn. Stat. 13.825 Subd. 9)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201010.pdf

Independent Audit Report [Lino Lakes Police Department]. Legislative Commission on Data Practices; Lynn Lembcke Consulting; Lino Lakes Police Department. August 23, 2020. HV7936.E7 L56 2020. Minn. Publication 20-0995.
Mandated by: 2016 Minn. Laws Chap. 171 Sec. 5 Subd. 9 (Minn. Stat. 13.825 Subd. 9)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/200995.pdf

Interstate Commission for Juveniles Annual Report. Minn. Dept. of Corrections; Interstate Commission for Juveniles.  HV9104 .I58 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1024.
Mandated by: 2010 Minn. Laws Chap. 378 Sec. 1 (Minn. Stat. 260.515)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201024.pdf

Law Library Service to Prisoners Annual Report. Minn. State Law Library.  Z675.L2 L3 2019. Minn. Publication 20-1051.

Walker, Hannah L. Mobilized by Injustice: Criminal Justice Contact, Political Participation, and Race. Oxford University Press. 2020. HV9950 .W35 2020.

Demographics & Population

Portrait of Our Community: 2019 Twin Cities Jewish Population Study. The Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies. September 10, 2020. F615.J5 A76 2019.

Discrimination/Racism/Equity

The Economic Benefits of Reducing Racial Disparities in Health: The Case of Minnesota. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. March 1, 2019. RA448.4 .N36 2019.

Economic Development

Annual Report of the Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Program. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. October 30, 2020. HD62.5 .A55 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1033.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 116M.17 Subd. 4http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201033.pdf

Economics/Economy

FY2020 Grant Impact Report: Consolidating Mid-Term (February 2020) and Year-End (August 2020) Reports Submitted to the Minnesota Department of Education: Supporting K-12 Teacher Professional Development to Deliver the Minnesota Economic Standards. Minn. Council on Economic Education. August 2020. HB74.8 .S87 2020 Aug.. Minn. Publication 20-0936.
Mandated by: 2019 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 11 Art. 3 Sec. 23 Subd. 7(d)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/200936.pdf

Education-Higher

Master Agreement Between Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees and Minnesota State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty (MSUAASF). Minn. Management & Budget; Minn. State.  KFM5732.8 .C55 M62 2019/2021. Minn. Publication 20-1050.

Master Agreement Between State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees and Minnesota State College Faculty. Minn. Management & Budget; Minn. State. 2020. KFM5732.8 .C55 M37 2019/2021. Minn. Publication 20-1054.

Education-K-12

FY2020 Grant Impact Report: Consolidating Mid-Term (February 2020) and Year-End (August 2020) Reports Submitted to the Minnesota Department of Education: Supporting K-12 Teacher Professional Development to Deliver the Minnesota Economic Standards. Minn. Council on Economic Education. August 2020. HB74.8 .S87 2020 Aug.. Minn. Publication 20-0936.
Mandated by: 2019 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 11 Art. 3 Sec. 23 Subd. 7(d)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/200936.pdf

Permanent School Fund Report to the Legislature. Minn. Management & Budget. October 2020. LB2827 .P47 2019. Minn. Publication 20-0992.
Mandated by: 2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 357 Sec. 1 (Minn. Stat. 16A.06 Subd. 11)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/200992.pdf

deBoer, Fredrik. The Cult of Smart: How Our Broken Education System Perpetuates Social Injustice. All Points Books. 2020. LA217.2 .D39 2020.

Elections

Lobbying, PACs and Campaign Finance: 50 State Handbook. Thomson/West. 2020. Ref KF4920.Z95 L63 2021.
    This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

Obstacles at Every Turn: Barriers to Political Participation Faced by Native American Voters. The Native American Rights Fund. 2020. KF8415 .O27 2020.

Environment/Natural Resources

A Report on the Stewardship and Enforcement Fund Performance Related to Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund Appropriations. Minn. Land Trust. October 29, 2020. KF658.C65 M566 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1034.
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 2 Subd. 19http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201034.pdf

A Report on the Stewardship and Enforcement Fund Performance Related to Outdoor Heritage Fund Appropriations. Minn. Land Trust. October 29, 2020. KF658.C65 M56 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1041.
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 6 Art. 1 Sec. 2 Subd. 15http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201041.pdf

Best Management Practices and Data Needs for Groundwater Protection. Minn. Pollution Control Agency. April 2019. GB1025.M6 B47 2019. Minn. Publication 20-0937.
Mandated by: 1989 Minn. Laws Chap. 326 Art. 1 Sec. 6 Subd. 1 (Minn. Stat. 103H.151 Subd. 1)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/200937.pdf

Contamination Cleanup and Investigation Grants Annual Report. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. October 2020. HC107.M63 E51 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1032.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 116J.555 Subd. 2(b)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201032.pdf

Fires & Fire Fighters

Fire in Minnesota. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety; Fire Marshal Division. 2020. TH9504.M61 M552 2019. Minn. Publication 20-0956.

Minnesota Non-Retirement Funds: Trusts and Other Participating Entities, Other Postemployment Benefits (OPEBs), Qualifying Government Entities Investment Prospectus. Minn. State Board of Investment. July 1, 2020. HJ3835.M6 M56 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1036.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 11A.17 Subd. 11http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201036.pdf

Minnesota State Fire Marshal Annual Report. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety.  TH9504.M61 A56 2019. Minn. Publication 20-1003.

Minnesota Supplemental Investment Fund: Investment Prospectus. Minn. State Board of Investment. July 1, 2020. HJ3835.M6 I58 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1035.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 11A.17 Subd. 11http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201035.pdf

Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Retirement Plan July 1, 2020 Investment Prospectus. Minn. State Board of Investment. July 1, 2020. HD7116.F5 S73 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1037.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 11A.17 Subd. 11http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201037.pdf

Gambling

Annual Report on Percentage of Gambling Revenues that Come From Problem Gamblers. Minn. Dept. of Human Services; Minn. Governor's Office. February 2020. RC569.5.G35 A56 2019. Minn. Publication 20-1038.
Mandated by: 1994 Minn. Laws Chap. 633 Art. 8 Sec. 1 (Minn. Stat. 4.47)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201038.pdf
Mandated by: 2012 Minn. Laws Chap. 299 Art. 5 Sec. 1 (Minn. Stat. 245.981)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201038.pdf

Governing/Government-State

[Intra-agency Transfers and Interagency Agreements (Minn. Dept. of Human Services)]. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. October 12, 2020. JK6141 .M5489 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1004.
Mandated by: 2017 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 4 Art. 2 Sec. 16 (Minn. Stat. 15.0395)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201004.pdf

A Legal Guide to Privacy and Data Security. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development; Gray Plant Mooty. 2020. KF1262 .L43 2020. Minn. Publication 20-0988.

African American Comparative Case Review Study Report. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. December 2006. HV742.M6 A38 2005. Minn. Publication 20-0958.

Annual Compilation and Statistical Report of Multi-Member Agencies. Minn. Secretary of State. 2020. JK6156 .A56 2020. Minn. Publication 20-0997.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 15.0597 Subd. 7http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/200997.pdf
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 15.0597 Subd. 3http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/200997.pdf

Best Management Practices and Data Needs for Groundwater Protection. Minn. Pollution Control Agency. April 2019. GB1025.M6 B47 2019. Minn. Publication 20-0937.
Mandated by: 1989 Minn. Laws Chap. 326 Art. 1 Sec. 6 Subd. 1 (Minn. Stat. 103H.151 Subd. 1)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/200937.pdf

Biennial Report of Examining and Licensing Boards: Board of Barber Examiners. Minn. Board of Barber Examiners. 2020. TT953.M6 M52ax 2018/2020. Minn. Publication 20-1026.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 214.07 Subd. 1http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201026.pdf

Commerce lnteragency Agreement and Transfer Report. Minn. Dept. of Commerce. October 15, 2020. JK6141 .M5494 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1005.
Mandated by: 2017 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 4 Art. 2 Sec. 16 (Minn. Stat. 15.0395)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201005.pdf

Department of Natural Resources - Park Fees and Retail Sales: Internal Controls and Compliance Audit. Office of the Legislative Auditor. August 2020. HJ9865 .A27 no. 20-08. Minn. Publication 20-0986.

Education Interagency Agreements and Intra-Agency Transfers. Minn. Dept. of Education. 2020. JK6141 .M5493 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1012.
Mandated by: 2017 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 4 Art. 2 Sec. 16 (Minn. Stat. 15.0395)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201012.pdf

Employment and Economic Development Interagency Agreement and Transfer Report. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. October 15, 2020. JK6141 .M545 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1013.
Mandated by: 2017 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 4 Art. 2 Sec. 16 (Minn. Stat. 15.0395)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201013.pdf

Hopkins, Nathan. Government Immunity from Tort Liability. House Research. October 2020. KFM5599.G6 H67 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1016.

Housing Finance Agency Transfers and Interagency Agreement Reporting. Minn. Housing Finance Agency. October 15, 2020. JK6141 .M5482 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1017.
Mandated by: 2017 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 4 Art. 2 Sec. 16 (Minn. Stat. 15.0395)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201017.pdf

IT Project Portfolio Summary. State of Minnesota Chief Information Officer. October 2020. JK6149.A8 S736 2020. Minn. Publication 20-0993.
Mandated by: 2017 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 4 Art. 2 Sec. 24 (Minn. Stat. 16E.0466 Subd. 2)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/200993.pdf

Legislative Report: Final Report of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Health and Human Services. Blue Ribbon Commission on Health and Human Services. September 24, 2020. JK6149.P64 M56 2020. Minn. Publication 20-0953.
Mandated by: 2019 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 9 Art. 7 Sec. 46 Subd. 8http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/200953.pdf

Military Affairs Annual Report on Interagency Transfers and Agreements. Minn. Dept. of Military Affairs. October 15, 2020. JK6141 .M5486 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1019.
Mandated by: 2017 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 4 Art. 2 Sec. 16 (Minn. Stat. 15.0395)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201019.pdf

Minn. State Arts Board Interagency Agreements and Transfers. Minn. State Arts Board. October 15, 2020. JK6141 .M5499 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1018.
Mandated by: 2017 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 4 Art. 2 Sec. 16 (Minn. Stat. 15.0395)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201018.pdf

Minnesota Certified Seed Potato Directory. Minn. Dept. of Agriculture. October 2020. SB211.P8 M63 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1023.

Minnesota Department of Public Safety - Sales of Driver and Vehicle Records: Internal Controls and Compliance Audit. Office of the Legislative Auditor. August 2020. HJ9865 .A27 no. 20-07. Minn. Publication 20-0987.

MNsure Interagency Agreements and Intra-agency Transfers. MNsure. October 15, 2020. JK6141 .M543 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1021.
Mandated by: 2017 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 4 Art. 2 Sec. 16 (Minn. Stat. 15.0395)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201021.pdf

Natural Resources Interagency Agreements and Transfers Report. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. October 15, 2020. JK6141 .M544 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1001.
Mandated by: 2017 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 4 Art. 2 Sec. 16 (Minn. Stat. 15.0395)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201001.pdf

Quarterly Report. Minn. Board of Cosmetology. October 8, 2020. TT953.M6 M565 2020 Qt. 3. Minn. Publication 20-0991.
Mandated by: 2017 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 4 Art. 1 Sec. 29http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/200991.pdf

Report on Medical Cannabis Price Study. Minn. Dept. of Health. May 8, 2020. RM666.C266 B76 2020. Minn. Publication 20-0966.

State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Minn. Dept. of Transportation. Fall 2020. HE213.M6 S73a 2021/2024. Minn. Publication 20-1044.

Transportation Interagency Agreements and Intra-Agency Transfers. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. October 15, 2020. JK6141 .M5492 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1031.
Mandated by: 2017 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 4 Art. 2 Sec. 16 (Minn. Stat. 15.0395)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201031.pdf

Government Finance

Commerce lnteragency Agreement and Transfer Report. Minn. Dept. of Commerce. October 15, 2020. JK6141 .M5494 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1005.
Mandated by: 2017 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 4 Art. 2 Sec. 16 (Minn. Stat. 15.0395)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201005.pdf

Fiscal Survey of States. National Association of State Budget Officers. 2020. Ref HJ275 .N32a 2020 Spring.
    This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

Housing Finance Agency Transfers and Interagency Agreement Reporting. Minn. Housing Finance Agency. October 15, 2020. JK6141 .M5482 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1017.
Mandated by: 2017 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 4 Art. 2 Sec. 16 (Minn. Stat. 15.0395)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201017.pdf

Military Affairs Annual Report on Interagency Transfers and Agreements. Minn. Dept. of Military Affairs. October 15, 2020. JK6141 .M5486 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1019.
Mandated by: 2017 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 4 Art. 2 Sec. 16 (Minn. Stat. 15.0395)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201019.pdf

Minn. State Arts Board Interagency Agreements and Transfers. Minn. State Arts Board. October 15, 2020. JK6141 .M5499 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1018.
Mandated by: 2017 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 4 Art. 2 Sec. 16 (Minn. Stat. 15.0395)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201018.pdf

Health Care

Greiling, Mindy. Fix What You Can: Schizophrenia and a Lawmaker's Fight for Her Son. University of Minnesota Press. 2020. RC514 .G6954 2020.

January Use of Nursing Facility (NF) Services. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. August 24, 2020. RA997.5.M6 M575 2014/2020. Minn. Publication 20-1047.

Managed Care Organizations: Reporting of Dental and Mental Health Encounter Data. Office of the Legislative Auditor. September 2020. HJ9865 .A27 no. 20-10. Minn. Publication 20-0965.
Mandated by: 2017 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 6 Art. 4 Sec. 2 (Minn. Stat. 3.972 Subd. 2b)https://www.auditor.leg.state.mn.us/fad/pdf/fad20-10.pdf

Chun, Randall. MinnesotaCare. House Research. October 2020. HG9397.5.M6 C57 2020. Minn. Publication 20-0999.

Chun, Randall. MinnesotaCare: An Overview. House Research. October 2020. HG9397.5.M6 C572 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1000.

Operations Report for the Minnesota Premium Security Plan. Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association. 2020. HG9397.5.M6 O64 2019. Minn. Publication 20-1014.
Mandated by: 2017 Minn. Laws Chap. 13 Art. 1 Sec. 5 (Minn. Stat. 62E.24 Subd. 2)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201014.pdf

Easterly, Bianca. The Chronic Silence of Political Parties in End of Life: Policymaking in the United States. Lexington Books. 2019. R726 .E24 2019.

Housing & Real Estate

Characteristics of People Who Identify as LGBTQ Experiencing Homelessness. . September 2020. HV4506.M6 .C43 2020.

Report on Minnesota Manufactured Housing Relocation Trust Fund Activity. Minn. Housing Finance Agency. October 15, 2020. TH4819.P7 R47 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1015.
Mandated by: 2019 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 1 Art. 6 Sec. 16 (Minn. Stat. 327C.095 Subd. 13(h)(2))http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201015.pdf
Mandated by: 2019 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 1 Art. 6 Sec. 16 (Minn. Stat. 327C.095 Subd. 13(h)(1))http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201015.pdf

Judicial Administration/Courts

Minnesota Judicial Branch Annual Report to the Community. Minn. State Court Administrator. October 2020. KFM5471 .O4 2019. Minn. Publication 20-1048.

Labor & Employment Issues

Federal Reserve Bank Independent Audit Report. Minn. Dept. of Revenue. September 1, 2020. HD4919.M6 F43 2020. Minn. Publication 20-0865.
Mandated by: 2019 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 6 Art. 11 Sec. 1(c)(11) (Minn. Stat. 270B.162)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/200865.pdf

Minnesota Workers' Compensation System Report. Minn. Dept. of Labor and Industry. September 2020. HD7103.65 .U62 M512 2018. Minn. Publication 20-1049.

Legislatures

Minnesota Senate Staff Directory. Minn. Senate. March 11, 2020. JK6176 .M558 2020.

LGBTQ+ Issues

Characteristics of People Who Identify as LGBTQ Experiencing Homelessness. . September 2020. HV4506.M6 .C43 2020.

Libraries

Law Library Service to Prisoners Annual Report. Minn. State Law Library.  Z675.L2 L3 2019. Minn. Publication 20-1051.

Marijuana/Cannabis

Report on Medical Cannabis Price Study. Minn. Dept. of Health. May 8, 2020. RM666.C266 B76 2020. Minn. Publication 20-0966.

Mining Industries

Minnesota Mining Tax Guide. Minn. Dept. of Revenue. 2020. HJ4169 .M64 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1002.

Parks & Recreation

Department of Natural Resources - Park Fees and Retail Sales: Internal Controls and Compliance Audit. Office of the Legislative Auditor. August 2020. HJ9865 .A27 no. 20-08. Minn. Publication 20-0986.

Politics/Public Policy

Easterly, Bianca. The Chronic Silence of Political Parties in End of Life: Policymaking in the United States. Lexington Books. 2019. R726 .E24 2019.

Poverty

Characteristics of People Who Identify as LGBTQ Experiencing Homelessness. . September 2020. HV4506.M6 .C43 2020.

Privacy

A Legal Guide to Privacy and Data Security. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development; Gray Plant Mooty. 2020. KF1262 .L43 2020. Minn. Publication 20-0988.

Public Welfare

Legislative Report: Final Report of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Health and Human Services. Blue Ribbon Commission on Health and Human Services. September 24, 2020. JK6149.P64 M56 2020. Minn. Publication 20-0953.
Mandated by: 2019 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 9 Art. 7 Sec. 46 Subd. 8http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/200953.pdf

Minnesota Family Investment Program Annualized Self-Support Index and Work Participation Rate. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. September 2020. HV98.M6 M565 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1055.

Regional Governance

Dyson, Deborah A. Brief History of Metropolitan Council Governance Issues and Proposals. House Research. September 14, 2020. HT394.T9 D98 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1027.

Retirement Income

Minnesota Non-Retirement Funds: Trusts and Other Participating Entities, Other Postemployment Benefits (OPEBs), Qualifying Government Entities Investment Prospectus. Minn. State Board of Investment. July 1, 2020. HJ3835.M6 M56 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1036.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 11A.17 Subd. 11http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201036.pdf

Minnesota Supplemental Investment Fund: Investment Prospectus. Minn. State Board of Investment. July 1, 2020. HJ3835.M6 I58 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1035.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 11A.17 Subd. 11http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201035.pdf

Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Retirement Plan July 1, 2020 Investment Prospectus. Minn. State Board of Investment. July 1, 2020. HD7116.F5 S73 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1037.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 11A.17 Subd. 11http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201037.pdf

State By State Comparisons

Fiscal Survey of States. National Association of State Budget Officers. 2020. Ref HJ275 .N32a 2020 Spring.
    This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

Taxation

Biennial Report of the State Board of Assessors. Minn. Board of Assessors. October 2020. HJ3307.2 .M56ax 2019/2020. Minn. Publication 20-1028.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 214.07 Subd. 1http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201028.pdf

Minnesota Mining Tax Guide. Minn. Dept. of Revenue. 2020. HJ4169 .M64 2020. Minn. Publication 20-1002.

Quarterly Report on the Status of Financial Transaction Cards. Minn. Dept. of Revenue. October 15, 2020. HJ2320.U6 Q37 2020 July/Sept.. Minn. Publication 20-1008.
Mandated by: 2005 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 151 Art. 1 Sec. 51 (Minn. Stat. 270C.425(d))http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201008.pdf

Quarterly Report on the Status of the Collection Agency Program. Minn. Dept. of Revenue. October 15, 2020. HJ2415 .Q37 2020 July/Sept.. Minn. Publication 20-1007.
Mandated by: 2005 Minn. Laws Chap. 151 Art. 1 Sec. 18 (Minn. Stat. 270C.16 Subd. 1)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201007.pdf

Traffic Safety

Minnesota Department of Public Safety - Sales of Driver and Vehicle Records: Internal Controls and Compliance Audit. Office of the Legislative Auditor. August 2020. HJ9865 .A27 no. 20-07. Minn. Publication 20-0987.

Minnesota Motor Vehicle Crash Facts. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety. June 30, 2020. Ref HE5614.3.M5 M5a 2019. Minn. Publication 20-1030.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 169.10http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201030.pdf
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Transportation

Assessment of Environmental Effects: Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program. Metropolitan Airports Commission. October 2016. TL726.4.T9 A873 2016. Minn. Publication 20-1025.
Mandated by: 1988 Minn. Laws Chap. 664 Sec. 2 (Minn. Stat. 473.614)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2020/mandated/201025.pdf

County Screening Board Data. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. 2020. HE356.M6 M54a 2020 Fall. Minn. Publication 20-1053.

Final Memo: The Economic Contribution of the Construction of a Statewide Network of Fast Charging Electric Vehicle Stations in Minnesota and Measuring the Economic Contribution of the Adoption of Electric Vehicles. Minn. Dept. of Transportation; University of Minnesota. 2018. TL220 .T83 2018. Minn. Publication 20-0989.

Off-Highway Vehicles Regulations. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. 2020. KFM5697.75.S64 M562 2020/2021. Minn. Publication 20-1046.

State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Minn. Dept. of Transportation. Fall 2020. HE213.M6 S73a 2021/2024. Minn. Publication 20-1044.

Tribal Issues

Obstacles at Every Turn: Barriers to Political Participation Faced by Native American Voters. The Native American Rights Fund. 2020. KF8415 .O27 2020.