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May 2008

Higher Education in Minnesota

The Legislative Reference Library has received several new Minnesota state publications that focus on higher education performance and accountability in the state. Several statistical reports provide data on students, tuition, and higher education system finance:

Minnesota Measures: 2008 Report on Higher Education Performance. St. Paul, MN: Minnesota Office of Higher Education, 2008. (LA310.5 .M574 2008) http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/pdf/MinnesotaMeasures2008.pdf

Report to the Legislature. St. Paul, MN: Minnesota State Colleges & Universities, 2008. (LB2329.5 .M564 2008) http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080272.pdf

Report to the Minnesota State Legislature, Minnesota Statutes 135A.031Subd. 7 (2007). Minneapolis, MN: Office of the Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost, University of Minnesota, 2008. (LD3322.9 .U553 2008) http://www1.umn.edu/urelate/govrel/pdf/08accountability.pdf

Two additional reports examine the role of higher education in workforce development:

Financial Aid Incentives for Workforce Development (Preliminary Report). St. Paul, MN: Minnesota Office of Higher Education, 2008. (LB2342.15 .F56 2008) http://www.mheso.state.mn.us/pdf/IncentivesWorkforceDev.pdf

Study of Student Demand and Employer Needs for Higher Education in the Mesabi Range Region. Minnesota: DMD Consulting and Praxis Strategy Group, 2008. (LA310.5 .S78 2008) http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080218.pdf

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 Agricultural Land Preservation Program Status Report. Minn. Dept. of Agriculture. April 2008. HD256 .M56 2006/2007. Minn. Publication 08-0427.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 40A.17http://www.mda.state.mn.us/news/publications/protecting/sustainable/aglandpreserstatusreport.pdf

Business

2007 Urban Initiative Loan Program Small Business Lending Survey Results. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. January 2008. HD2346.U62 M642 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0170.

Children/Youth/Families

Child Growth and Development Trainings for Minnesota's Child Care Providers. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. January 2008. HQ778.65.M6 C552 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0127.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 147 Art. 2 Sec. 56http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080127.pdf

Estimated Costs for Conducting Annual License Reviews in Family Child Care Programs. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. January 2008. HQ778.65.M6 E88 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0143.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 147 Art. 3 Sec. 32http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080143.pdf

Legal Non-licensed Child Care Provider Home Visiting Program Options: Report to the Legislature. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. January 2008. HQ778.65.M6 L45 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0193.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 147 Art. 2 Sec. 55http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080193.pdf

Minnesota Child and Family Services Review: Statewide Assessment. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. July 25, 2007. HV742.M6 M572 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0397.

Minnesota Child Support Performance Report. Minn. Dept. of Human Services.  HV742.M6 M563 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0404.

Safe Harbors Youth Intervention Project Report to the Legislature. Ramsey County. 2008. HV1435.M6 S34 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0165.
Mandated by: 2006 Minn. Laws Chap. 282 Art. 13 Sec. 4(b)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080165.pdf

Computers & Technology

IT Funding Strategies for the 21st Century: Building a Comprehensive Array of Investment Tools: A Report to the Minnesota Legislature. State of Minnesota Chief Information Officer. January 31, 2008. JK6149.A8 K52 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0224.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 148 Art. 2 Sec. 82http://www.state.mn.us/mn/externalDocs/OET/IT_funding_Strategies_for_the_21st_Century_buildi

Crime & Corrections

Conditional Release Program: 2008 Report to the Legislature. Minn. Dept. of Corrections. February 2008. KFM5983.2 .C66 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0268.
Mandated by: 2005 Minn. Laws Chap. 136 Art. 1 Sec. 13 Subd. 4http://www.doc.state.mn.us/publications/legislativereports/documents/02-08ConditionalReleaseProgram.pdf
Mandated by: 2005 Minn. Laws Chap. 136 Art. 1 Sec. 13 Subd. 3http://www.doc.state.mn.us/publications/legislativereports/documents/02-08ConditionalReleaseProgram.pdf

Criminal and Juvenile Justice Information Policy Group Annual Report to the Governor, Supreme Court and Legislature on Criminal Justice Information Integration. Criminal and Juvenile Justice Information Policy Group. January 2008. HV7273 .A254 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0083.
Mandated by: 1993 Minn. Laws Chap. 266 Sec. 33 Subd. 3 (Minn. Stat. 299C.65 Subd. 3a)http://www.crimnet.state.mn.us/docs/2007AnnualReporttotheLegislature.pdf

DHS Background Studies, Disqualifications, and Set-Asides: Report and Recommendations of the 2007 Collateral Sanctions Committee. Collateral Sanctions Committee. February 2008. HF5549.5.E429 M56 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0267.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 112 Sec. 58http://www.msgc.state.mn.us/projects/collateral_sanctions/cs_dhs_report_2008.pdf

Legislative Buy Fund Activity Report. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety. April 25, 2008. HV8073 .L38 2006/2007. Minn. Publication 08-0451.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 299C.065 Subd. 3http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080451.pdf

Nursing Report. Minn. Dept. of Corrections. February 1, 2008. KFM5726.5.N8 A2 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0156.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 46 Sec. 6http://www.doc.state.mn.us/publications/legislativereports/documents/02-08NursingReport.pdf

Permit to Carry Report. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety. March 1, 2008. HV8059 .P47 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0461.
Mandated by: 2003 Minn. Laws Chap. 28 Art. 2 Sec. 25 (Minn. Stat. 624.714 Subd. 20)http://www.dps.state.mn.us/bca/CJIS/Documents/CarryPermit/2007PTSReport.pdf

Report to the Legislature on Background Checks and Sealing of Criminal Records. Criminal and Juvenile Justice Information Policy Group. January 2008. KFM5992.5 .C754 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0247.
Mandated by: 1993 Minn. Laws Chap. 266 Sec. 33 (Minn. Stat. 299C.65)http://www.crimnet.state.mn.us/docs/BGCheckSealingReportFinal2008.pdf

Disability Issues

Interpreter Services for Patients in Medical and Dental Settings. Interpreter Services Work Group. February 4, 2008. RA418.5.T73 I58 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0258.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 147 Art. 12 Sec. 13http://www.mnruralhealth.org/documents/pdf/ISWG%20Report%20Final%202-04-08.pdf

Quality Management 2008: The Development and Activities of the Quality Management, Assurance, and Improvement System for Minnesotans Receiving Disability Services: A Preliminary Report to the.... Minn. Dept. of Human Services. January 15, 2008. HV1555.M6 Q82 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0138.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 147 Art. 7 Sec. 18 Subd. 5 (Minn. Stat. 256B.096)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080138.pdf

The Evolution of State Operated Services. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. 2007. RC445.M62 E963 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0246.

Economic Development

Measuring Success: Benchmarks for a Competitive Wisconsin. Competitive Wisconsin, Inc..  HA711 .B46 2007.

Education-Higher

Distribution and Use of Revenue to the Permanent University Fund. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources.  LD3323 .D58 2002. Minn. Publication 08-0131.

Persistence of Minnesota Undergraduates. Minn. Office of Higher Education. January 2008. LC148.3.M6 P475 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0177.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 144 Art. 1 Sec. 10http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/pdf/PersistenceMnUndergrads2008.pdf

State Grant Spending Projections Report. Minn. Office of Higher Education. February 21, 2008. LB2342.15.M6 P78 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0257.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 144 Art. 2 Sec. 20 (Minn. Stat. 136A.121 Subd. 19)http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/pdf/StateGrantProj02-21-08.pdf

Education-K-12

Treichel, Christa, Ph.D. and Gayle R. Zoffer, M.A. 21st Century Community Learning Centers: Implementation and Outcomes for Minnesota's Cohort 1 Grantees 2003-2004 and 2004-2005. Minn. Dept. of Education; Cooperative Ventures; Listening, Linking & Learning. September 2006. C08-0012.

Treichel, Christa, Ph.D. et al. 21st Century Community Learning Centers: Implementation and Outcomes for Minnesota's Cohort 2 Grantees 2004-2005 and 2005-2006. Minn. Dept. of Education; Cooperative Ventures; Listening, Linking & Learning. December 2007. C08-0013.

Compensatory Revenue Allocation; Test Score Pilot Program for 2006-2008. Minn. Dept. of Education. February 2008. LC213.22.M6 C662 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0185.
Mandated by: 2005 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 5 Art. 1 Sec. 50 Subd. 3http://education.state.mn.us/mdeprod/groups/Communications/documents/Report/033648.pdf

Dangerous Weapons and Disciplinary Incidents. Minn. Dept. of Children, Families and Learning. January 2008. LB3013.3 .D36 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0462.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 121A.06 Subd. 3http://education.state.mn.us/mdeprod/groups/Communications/documents/Report/034160.pdf

Minnesota World Language Proficiency Certificates. Minn. Dept. of Education. February 2008. LB1578 .M56 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0237.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 146 Art. 2 Sec. 39http://education.state.mn.us/mdeprod/groups/Communications/documents/Report/033751.pdf

Report of the MN P-16 Education Partnership Working Group on College and Work Readiness. Minn. Dept. of Education.  LB3052.M6 M22 2006. Minn. Publication 08-0034.
Mandated by: 2005 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 5 Art. 2 Sec. 82http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080034.pdf

Report on Impermissible Salary Inclusion for Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents and Principals. Teachers Retirement Association. February 14, 2008. LB2831.824 .R47 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0439.
Mandated by: 2004 Minn. Laws Chap. 267 Art. 7 Sec. 9http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080439.pdf

Site Governance and Decision-Making Grant Program. Minn. Dept. of Education. January 2007. LB2806.35 .S58 2006. Minn. Publication 08-0046.
Mandated by: 2005 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 5 Art. 2 Sec. 54 (Minn. Stat. 123B.04)http://education.state.mn.us/mdeprod/groups/Communications/documents/Report/033427.pdf

World Language High School Graduation Requirement. Minn. Dept. of Education. February 2008. LB1578 .W67 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0248.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 146 Art. 2 Sec. 43 a (5)http://education.state.mn.us/mdeprod/groups/Communications/documents/Report/033795.pdf

Elderly

Annual Quality Improvement Report on the Nursing Home Survey Process. Minn. Dept. of Health. April 2008. RA997.5 .M6 A56 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0470.
Mandated by: 2004 Minn. Laws Chap. 247 Sec. 2 (Minn. Stat. 144A.10 Subd. 17)http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fpc/2007QINHreport.pdf

Energy Issues

E20 Effects in Small Non-Road SI Engines: A Literature and Information Search. Minn. Dept. of Commerce; University of Minnesota. January 15, 2008. TJ790 .W39 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0342.
Mandated by: 2005 Minn. Laws Chap. 52 Sec. 5http://www.state.mn.us/mn/externalDocs/Commerce/E20_use_in_small_sparkignited_engines_042308052144_E20Report.pdf

Energy Savings Report. Minn. Dept. of Commerce; Center for Science, Technology and Public Policy. February 2008. TJ163.5 .B84 M35 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0345.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 136 Art. 2 Sec. 7 (Minn. Stat. 216C.03)http://www.hhh.umn.edu/centers/stpp/pdf/energy_savings_report_feb2008.pdf

Strategic Demonstration Projects to Accelerate the Commercialization of Renewable Hydrogen and Related Technologies in Minnesota. Minn. Dept. of Commerce. November 2007. TP359.H8 S77 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0813.
Mandated by: 2005 Minn. Laws Chap. 97 Art. 13 Sec. 2 Subd. 2 (Minn. Stat. 216B.812)http://www.state.mn.us/mn/externalDocs/Commerce/2007_Hydrogen_Projects_Report_010908125213_H2Project-2007final.pdf

Study by the Legislative Electric Energy Task Force on Nuclear Energy's Comparative Costs. Legislative Electric Energy Task Force. March 10, 2008. TK1344.M6 M56 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0305.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 136 Art. 3 Sec. 6http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080305.pdf

Wind Resource Analysis Program (WRAP) 2002. Minn. Dept. of Commerce. October 2002. TJ825 .W565 2002. Minn. Publication 08-0407.

Environment/Natural Resources

2006 Summary of Minnesota Public School Districts' Indoor Air Quality Management Plans. Minn. Dept. of Health. 2006. TD883.17 .A12 2006. Minn. Publication 08-0311.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 123B.57http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/indoorair/schools/2006summary.pdf

Adapting to Change: Minnesota's State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. 2008. GV191.42.M6 M56 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0347.

Environmental Health Tracking and Biomonitoring: Report to the Minnesota Legislature on the Pilot Program for Biomonitoring. Minn. Dept. of Health. January 15, 2008. RA566.4.M6 E584 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0118.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 57 Art. 1 Sec. 145 (Minn. Stat. 144.997)http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/tracking/ehtblegreport011508.pdf

Forest Protection Plan. Minn. Forest Resources Council; Minn. Dept. of Administration. January 2008. SD566.M6 F672 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0126.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 57 Art. 1 Sec. 159http://www.frc.state.mn.us/Info/MFRCdocs/updated Forest_Protection_Plan_Task_Force_Report_2008.pdf

Future Wastewater Infrastructure Needs and Capital Costs. Minn. Pollution Control Agency. January 2008. HD4479.M6 F87 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0110.
Mandated by: 1997 Minn. Laws Chap. 216 Sec. 93 (Minn. Stat. 115.03 Subd. 9)http://www.pca.state.mn.us/publications/reports/lrwq-wwtp-2sy08.pdf

Minnesota Conservation Corps Report to Legislature on Appropriations. Minn. Conservation Corps.  HD6274.M6 M565 2006/2007. Minn. Publication 08-0062.
Mandated by: 2003 Minn. Laws Chap. 128 Art. 1 Sec. 35 Subd. 1(b) (Minn. Stat. 84.991)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080062.pdf

Minnesota Superfund Report: A Report on the Use of the Remediation Fund for Emergency Response, Superfund, and Voluntary Cleanup Activities. Minn. Pollution Control Agency.  TD1042.M6 S87 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0468.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 115B.20 Subd. 6http://www.pca.state.mn.us/publications/reports/lrc-s-1sy08.pdf

Mississippi Headwaters Board Biennial Report. Mississippi Headwaters Board.  S932 .M6 M592 2005/2007. Minn. Publication 08-0446.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 103F.377http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080445.pdf

Natural Resources Capital Improvement Report. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. January 11, 2008. HD211.M6 M55 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0052.
Mandated by: 2006 Minn. Laws Chap. 258 Sec. 33 Subd. 5 (Minn. Stat. 86A.12 Subd. 5)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080052.pdf

Pollution Prevention Evaluation Report. Minn. Office of Environmental Assistance.  TD1042 .M6 P65 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0481.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 115D.10http://www.pca.state.mn.us/publications/reports/lrp-p2s-2sy08.pdf

Report on Efforts to Remedy Contamination of the University Land in Rosemount, Minnesota. University of Minnesota Board of Regents. January 30, 2008. TD1050.E58 E34 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0293.
Mandated by: 2006 Minn. Laws Chap. 247 Sec. 3(b) (Minn. Stat. 137.52(b))http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080293.pdf

Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems Licensing Report. Minn. Pollution Control Agency. February 15, 2008. TD778 .S83 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0291.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 131 Art. 1 Sec. 95http://www.pca.state.mn.us/publications/reports/lrwq-wwists-1sy08.pdf

Fires & Fire Fighters

Financial and Investment Report of Volunteer Fire Relief Associations. Office of the State Auditor. December 31, 2006. HD7116 .F52 M563 2006. Minn. Publication 08-0414.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 6.72http://www.osa.state.mn.us/reports/pen/2006/vfra/vfra_06_report.pdf
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.219 Subd. 6http://www.osa.state.mn.us/reports/pen/2006/vfra/vfra_06_report.pdf

Minneapolis Firefighters' Relief Association Special Fund Actuarial Valuation. Minneapolis Firefighter's Relief Association. April 28, 2008. HD7116.F52 M57a 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0464.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 69.77 Subd. 10http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080464.pdf

Governing/Government-Local

County and City Data Book. Census Bureau. November 2007. Ref HA202 .A36 2007.
    This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

Interim Report of the Municipal Boundary Adjustment Advisory Task Force. Municipal Boundary Adjustment Advisory Task Force. February 2008. KFM5831.9.A5 M86 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0296.
Mandated by: 2006 Minn. Laws Chap. 270 Art. 2 Sec. 1 Subd. 2http://www.mba.state.mn.us/

Minnesota County Directory. Association of Minnesota Counties.  Ref JS451.M65 M54 2008.
    This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

Governing/Government-State

Annual Report. Minn. Historical Society.  F601.M58x 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0452.
Mandated by: 1977 Minn. Laws Chap. 332 Sec. 4http://www.mnhs.org/about/publications/annual2007.pdf

Annual Report on Obsolete, Unnecessary and Duplicative Rules. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety. January 28, 2008. KFM5840 .O27 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0438.
Mandated by: 1995 Minn. Laws Chap. 233 Art. 2 Sec. 7 Subd. 5 (Minn. Stat. 14.05 Subd. 5)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080438.pdf

Annual Report on Obsolete, Unnecessary or Duplicative Rules. Minn. Pollution Control Agency. May 1, 2008. JK6149 .R8 A564 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0467.
Mandated by: 1995 Minn. Laws Chap. 233 Art. 2 Sec. 7 Subd. 5 (Minn. Stat. 14.05 Subd. 5)http://www.pca.state.mn.us/publications/reports/lrp-gen-1sy08.pdf

Financial Audit Division Report: Department of Employment and Economic Development Federal Program Compliance. Office of the Legislative Auditor. March 28, 2008. HJ9865 .A27 no. 08-11. Minn. Publication 08-0375.

Financial Audit Division Report: Department of Health Federal Program Compliance. Office of the Legislative Auditor. March 20, 2008. HJ9865 .A27 no. 08-10. Minn. Publication 08-0350.

Financial Audit Division Report: Department of Human Services Federal Program Compliance. Office of the Legislative Auditor. March 29, 2008. HJ9865 .A27 no. 08-12. Minn. Publication 08-0376.

Financial Audit Division Report: Department of Public Safety Federal Program Compliance. Office of the Legislative Auditor. March 20, 2008. HJ9865 .A27 no. 08-08. Minn. Publication 08-0349.

Financial Audit Division Report: Department of Revenue. Office of the Legislative Auditor. March 20, 2008. HJ9865 .A27 no. 08-09. Minn. Publication 08-0348.

Financial Audit Division Report: Minnesota Department of Transportation Federal Program Compliance. Office of the Legislative Auditor. March 29, 2008. HJ9865 .A27 no. 08-13. Minn. Publication 08-0374.

Financial Audit Division Report: State of Minnesota Continuity of Operations Plans. Office of the Legislative Auditor. March 7, 2008. HJ9865 .A27 no. 08-07. Minn. Publication 08-0297.

Minnesota State Services for the Blind Annual Report. Minnesota State Services for the Blind. 2008. HV1796 .M6 M5 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0409.

Preserving the Present: Creating, Accessing and Maintaining Minnesota's Electronic Documents. State of Minnesota Chief Information Officer. January 15, 2008. JK6149.A8 P742 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0198.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 148 Art. 2 Sec. 77 Subd. 2http://www.state.mn.us/mn/externalDocs/OET/2008_Legislative_report_to_the_legislature_021208010207_Electronic doc study

Government Finance

Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center Authority Operating Budget. Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center Authority. 2008. NA6880.5.U62 D85 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0433.
Mandated by: 1998 Minn. Laws Chap. 404 Sec. 64 Subd. 5http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080433.pdf

Minnesota Public Facilities Authority Annual Fee Report. Public Facilities Authority. April 11, 2008. HD3890.M6 M57 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0425.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 446A.04 Subd. 5(b)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080425.pdf

Minnesota Statewide Cost Allocation Plan. Minn. Dept. of Finance. 2008. KFM5407.M62 2009. Minn. Publication 08-0458.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 16A.127 Subd. 2http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080458.pdf

Revenues, Expenditures, and Debt of Minnesota Towns. Office of the State Auditor. April 23, 2008. Ref HJ9777.M55 M55b 2006. Minn. Publication 08-0449.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 6.75http://www.auditor.state.mn.us/reports/gid/2006/tnFinances/tnFinances_06_report.pdf
    This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

Health Care

A Report to the Chairs of the Legislative Committees and Divisions with Jurisdiction Over Health Care Policy and Finance, the Health Care Access Commission, and the Governor. Health Plan Purchasing Pool Study Group. January 2008. HG9397.5.M6 H443 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0192.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 147 Art. 12 Sec. 15 Subd. 2http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080192.pdf

Blood Lead Testing Methods Report to the Legislature. Minn. Dept. of Health. February 2008. RA1231.L4 B568 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0303.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 147 Art. 16 Sec. 18http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/lead/reports/legislativerept07.pdf

Chiropractic Coverage: Report to the Legislature. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. February 2008. RZ232.32.M6 M56 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0295.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 147 Art. 5 Sec. 39http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080295.pdf

Complaint Investigations of Minnesota Health Care Facilities. Minn. Dept. of Health. April 2008. RA981 .M6 C667 2004/2007. Minn. Publication 08-0471.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 626.557 Subd. 12b(e)http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fpc/2008ohfcfinalrpt.pdf

Evaluating Effectiveness of the Minnesota Medication Therapy Management Care Program. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. December 14, 2007. RA412.45.M6 I87 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0113.
Mandated by: 2005 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 4 Art. 8 Sec. 39 (Minn. Stat. 256B.0625 Subd. 13h)http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/groups/business_partners/documents/pub/dhs16_140283.pdf

Evaluation Report: Financial Management of Health Care Programs. Office of the Legislative Auditor. February 2008. RA412.45 .M6 F56 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0199.

Family Home Visiting: Report to the Minnesota Legislature 2008. Minn. Dept. of Health. February 2008. RJ102.5.M6 F36 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0300.
Mandated by: 2001 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 9 Art. 1 Sec. 53 Subd. 8 (Minn. Stat. 145A.17 Subd. 8)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080300.pdf

Health Insurance Coverage in America: Data Update. Kaiser Family Foundation. October 2007. HG9396 .H64 2006.

Medical Malpractice Insurance in Minnesota. Minn. Dept. of Commerce. June 1, 2007. HG8054 .M43 2006. Minn. Publication 08-0233.
Mandated by: 2006 Minn. Laws Chap. 255 Sec. 76http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080233.pdf

Pharmacy Report on DRA Impact: Report to the Legislature. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. January 2008. RA412.45.M6 P532 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0179.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 147 Art. 5 Sec. 38http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080179.pdf

Recommendations of the Health Care Transformation Task Force. Health Care Transformation Task Force. January 2008. RA395.A4 M563 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0288.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 147 Art. 15 Sec. 21 Subd. 3http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpsc/hep/transform/ttfreportfinal.pdf

Report to the Legislature on the Controlled Substances Prescription Electronic Reporting System. Minn. Board of Pharmacy. January 30, 2008. KFM5773 .W52 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0152.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 147 Art. 11 Sec. 7 Subd. 4 (Minn. Stat. 152.126)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080152.pdf

Housing & Real Estate

Minnesota Families Affordable Rental Investment Fund. Minn. Housing Finance Agency. April 2008. HD7288.83 .M56 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0424.
Mandated by: 2000 Minn. Laws Chap. 488 Art. 8 Sec. 2 Subd. 6http://www.mnhousing.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/document/mhfa_006898.pdf

International Trade

Trade Policy Working Group Report of Findings and Recommendations. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. March 20, 2008. HF1475.M6 M56 2008. Minn. Publication 07-0773.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 135 Art. 2 Sec. 35 Subd. 2(7)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2007/mandated/070773.pdf

Judicial Administration/Courts

Annual Report: Board on Judicial Standards. Minn. Board on Judicial Standards. 2008. KFM5925.5.D5 M56x 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0440.

Minnesota Drug Courts Funding Study - Chemical Dependency and Mental Health Services. Minn. State Supreme Court; NPC Research. July 2007. KFM5916.D7 M56 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0298.
Mandated by: 2006 Minn. Laws Chap. 282 Art. 13 Sec. 2http://www.mncourts.gov/documents/0/Public/Court_Information_Office/MN_Drug_Courts_Funding_Study_Final_0707.pdf

Labor & Employment Issues

Minnesota Workers' Compensation System Report. Minn. Dept. of Labor and Industry, Research and Statistics. January 2008. HD7103.65 .U62 M512 2005. Minn. Publication 08-0443.

Wage Incentive Provision of the Extended Employment Funding Rule. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. January 15, 2008. HD7256.U62 M62 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0120.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 135 Art. 8 Sec. 9http://www.deed.state.mn.us/Rehab/ee/research/wage_incentive_study.doc

Workers' Compensation Reinsurance Association Annual Report. Workers' Compensation Reinsurance Association.  HD7103.65 .U62 M5 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0480.

Land Use/Development Issues

Minnesota's Permanent University Land and Fund. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources.  LD3323 .M58 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0132.

Liquor Industry & Laws

Analysis of Minnesota Municipal Liquor Store Operations. Office of the State Auditor. April 29, 2008. HV5086.M6 A53 2006. Minn. Publication 08-0466.

Summary of State Laws and Regulations Relating to Distilled Spirits (cd-rom). Distilled Spirits Council of the United States. February 2008. Ref KF3902 .S85x 2008.
    This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

Mental Health

Mental Health Service Delivery and Finance Reform: Case Management Roles and Functions of Counties and Health Plans. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. February 2008. RA790.65.M6 M462 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0207.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 147 Art. 8 Sec. 5 Subd. 2 (Minn. Stat. 245.4682)http://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Legacy/DHS-5346-ENG

Minnesota Hospital Public Interest Review: Proposal for a Specialty Psychiatric Hospital in Woodbury, Minnesota. Minn. Dept. of Health. February 2008. RC439 .M56 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0324.

Study of the Transfer of Funds to Counties for State Registered Nurses Employed in Community Mental Health Pilot Projects as Part of Assertive Community Treatment Teams. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. January 2008. RA790.65.M6 S784 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0276.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 147 Art. 8 Sec. 33http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080276.pdf

Political Parties

Economic Impacts of 2008 Republican National Convention. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. December 2007. JK2353 2008 .E36 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0154.

Public Welfare

DWP Fifth and Twelfth Month Outcomes: Data for DWP Cohorts from July 2004 through August 2007. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. April 2008. HV98.M6 D593 2004/2007 Jy-Aug. Minn. Publication 08-0422.

Race & Ethnicity

Survey of Charging Parties. Minn. Dept. of Human Rights; Minn. Dept. of Administration, Management Analysis & Development. January 2008. JC599.U62 M563 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0169.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 54 Art. 1 Sec. 13http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080169.pdf

Regional Governance

Metropolitan Agency Report. Minn. Dept. of Employee Relations. March 2008. JS451 .M68 M432 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0410.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 473.143http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080410.pdf

Performance Evaluation Report: Report to the Minnesota Legislature. Metropolitan Council. April 2008. HT394.T9 M482 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0413.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 473.13 Subd. 1ahttp://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080413.pdf

Retirement Income

Letter Re: Investment-Related Postretirement Adjustments. Minneapolis Firefighters' Relief Association. April 28, 2008. HD7116 .F52 M562 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0456.
Mandated by: 2001 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 10 Art. 15 Sec. 6 Subd. 5 (Minn. Stat. 423C.06)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080456.pdf

Minneapolis Police Relief Association Special Fund Actuarial Valuation. Minneapolis Police Relief Association. April 2008. HV8148.M52 M55ax 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0429.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 69.77 Subd. 10http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080429.pdf

St. Paul Teachers' Retirement Fund Association Actuarial Valuation and Review. St. Paul Teachers' Retirement Fund. 2007. LB2842.2 .S34ax 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0730.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.215 Subd. 3http://www.commissions.leg.state.mn.us/lcpr/documents/valuations/2007/2007valuation.sptrfa.pdf

Taxation

Expanded Tax Compliance Initiatives. Minn. Dept. of Revenue. March 2008. HJ4655.M6 E96 2008/2009. Minn. Publication 08-0437.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 148 Art. 1 Sec. 16 Subd. 2http://www.taxes.state.mn.us/taxes/legal_policy/other_supporting_content/2008_expanded_tax_compliance_initiatives.pdf

Limited Market Value Report 2007 Assessment Year Taxes Payable 2008. Minn. Dept. of Revenue. March 1, 2008. HJ4231.L56 2007/2008. Minn. Publication 08-0444.
Mandated by: 1993 Minn. Laws Chap. 375 Art. 5 Sec. 42 (Minn. Stat. 273.1106)http://www.taxes.state.mn.us/taxes/legal_policy/research_reports/content/2008_lmv_final.pdf

State of Minnesota Tax Expenditure Budget Fiscal Years 2008 - 2011. Minn. Dept. of Revenue. February 2008. HJ11.M657 2008/2011. Minn. Publication 08-0455.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 270C.11 (formerly 270.067 Subd. 2)http://www.taxes.state.mn.us/taxes/legal_policy/other_supporting_content/2008_tax_expenditure_links.pdf

Traffic Safety

Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Minnesota Speed Management Program. Minn. Dept. of Transportation; University of Minnesota. May 2007. HE5620.S6 H37 2007.

Minnesota Impaired Driving Facts. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety. January 2008. Ref HE5620.D72 M56 2006. Minn. Publication 08-0412.
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Minnesota School Bus Driver's Handbook: A Guide to Safe School Bus Transportation in Minnesota. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety. October 2002. TL232.3 .M564 2002. Minn. Publication 08-0340.

Transportation

Letter re: The Wakota Bridge Construction Project from Carol Molnau to Rep. Joe Atkins. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. December 10, 2007. TG25.W35 M65 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0285.

Metro Evacuation Traffic Management Plan Executive Summary. Minn. Dept. of Transportation; University of Minnesota.  HV554 .M48 2008.

Municipal Screening Board Data. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. June 2008. HE356.M6 M53a 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0472.

Pavement Condition Executive Summary. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. December 2007. TE250 .P383 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0366.

Twin Cities Transportation System Audit. Metropolitan Council. December 2007. HE310.T9 M48 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0181.
Mandated by: 1996 Minn. Laws Chap. 464 Art. 2 Sec. 2 (Minn. Stat. 473.1466)http://www.metrocouncil.org/planning/transportation/Evaluation2007/TransitEvalFinal.pdf

Urban Issues

Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund Report to the Minnesota State Legislature. Metropolitan Council. April 2008. HT168 .T9 M48 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0453.
Mandated by: 1995 Minn. Laws Chap. 255 Art. 1 Sec. 1 (Minn. Stat. 473.25 (d))http://www.metrocouncil.org/services/livcomm/2008LCAFundDistPlan.pdf

Veterans/Military Issues

Minnesota National Guard Annual Report. Minn. Dept. of Military Affairs.  UA271.D462 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0447.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 190.09 Subd. 1http://www.dma.state.mn.us/aboutus/assets/2007_Annual_Report.pdf

Wildlife & Hunting

2004 Mourning Dove Season Legislative Report. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources.  SK325.M65 A19 2004. Minn. Publication 08-0135.
Mandated by: 2004 Minn. Laws Chap. 215 Sec. 35http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080135.pdf