September 2006
Notable Documents
Each year state agencies produce informative and attention-getting publications.
The recently selected Notable State Documents 2006, a list of suggested resources from librarians who work with government documents, highlights some of the best. This year's selection includes a series of reports of interest to candidates, lobbyists, and others active in the Minnesota political life from the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board:
The full list of Notable State Documents 2006 is available at http://www.leg.state.mn.us/webcontent/lrl/mndocs/best2006.pdf.
Call (651-296-8338) or email (http://www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/comments.asp) the Legislative Reference Library to obtain copies of any of these documents.
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.
Metropolitan Agricultural Preserves Program Status Report: Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Metropolitan Council. 2006. KFM5639.A342 A4 2005. Minn. Publication 06-0450.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 473H.06 Subd. 5http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2006/Mandated/060450.pdf
Letter re: A Recommended Fee Schedule for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. February 1, 2006. HJ5347 .M56 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0366.
Mandated by: 2005 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 2http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2006/Mandated/060366.pdf
Letter Re: Disposition of Certain Forfeiture Proceeds from the Trafficking of Persons. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety. June 26, 2006. KFM5965 .F6 A18 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0402.
Mandated by: 2005 Minn. Laws Chap. 136 Art. 17 Sec. 40 (Minn. Stat. 609.5315 Subd. 5b)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2006/Mandated/060402.pdf
Standards for Certified Firearms Instructors. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety. September 6, 2005. GV1174 .M56 2005. Minn. Publication 06-0401.
Mandated by: 2005 Minn. Laws Chap. 83 Sec. 11http://www.dps.state.mn.us/bca/Invest/Documents/StandardsforFirearmsInstructors.html
East Central Regional Development Commission Annual Report. East Central Regional Development Commission (Region 7E). 2006. HT393 .M62 E18ax 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0476.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 462.393 Subd. 1http://www.region7erdc.org/Annual%20Report%202006.pdf
Region Five Development Commission Annual Report. Region Five Development Commission. 2006. HT393 .M62 R42x 2005/2006. Minn. Publication 06-0464.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 462.393 Subd. 1http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2006/Mandated/060464.pdf
Southwest Regional Development Commission Annual Report. Southwest Regional Development Commission (Region 8). HT393 .M62 S68ax 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0486.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 462.393 Subd. 1http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2006/Mandated/060486.pdf
2005 Report on the Coordination of Early Care and Education Programs. Minn. Dept. of Education; Minn. Dept. of Health; Minn. Dept. of Human Services. March 2006. LB1132 .C67 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0327.
Mandated by: 2005 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 5 Art. 7 Sec. 18(b)http://education.state.mn.us/mde/static/009191.pdf
Annual Report on Obsolete, Unnecessary, or Duplicative Rules. Minn. Dept. of Education. February 2006. JK6149.R8 M56b 2005. Minn. Publication 06-0154.
Mandated by: 1995 Minn. Laws Chap. 233 Art. 2 Sec. 7 Subd. 5 (Minn. Stat. 14.05 Subd. 5)http://education.state.mn.us/mde/static/008855.pdf
Financing Education in Minnesota. Minn. House of Representatives Fiscal Analysis Dept.. August 2006. LB2826.M6 F457 2006/2007. Minn. Publication 06-0467.
Larson, Lisa. Short Subjects: Minnesota's K-12 Academic Standards and Assessments (Updated). House Research. August 2006. HN79.M6 S56 2006.
Workforce Competitiveness: Business Needs for International Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development; Metropolitan State University. January 2006. HD6336 .H65 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0393.
Licensed Distributors of Petroleum Products. Minn. Dept. of Revenue, Petroleum Division. July 31, 2006. HD9567.M6 L52x 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0456.
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Natural Gas Certification Document. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety. 2006. TN881 .A2 M6 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0213.
2030 Regional Parks Policy Plan Revised Regional Park Capital Grant Reimbursement Policy and Regional Park System Map Illustrating Shared Transit/Regional Trail Rights-of-Way. Metropolitan Council. April 13, 2006. SB482 .M62 T953 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0319.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 473.145http://www.metrocouncil.org/planning/parks/2030RegParksPolicyPlanAmendments.pdf
Effects of Landscape-Scale Factors on Wetland Biomanipulations. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. June 2006. SH328 .I58 no. 533. Minn. Publication 06-0407.
Official Notice and Order of Designation of All-Terrain Vehicle Trails in Wildlife Management Areas on Lands Under the Authority of the Commissioner in Aitkin, Beltrami and Marshall Counties, MN. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. 2006. GV1019.5 .U62 M66 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0415.
State Trail Use - Summary of Summer Trail Use and User Surveys Conducted in 1996, 1997 and 1998. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. July 2000. GV199.42 .M6 S69 2000. Minn. Publication 06-0413.
Tomorrow's Habitat for the Wild and Rare: An Action Plan for Minnesota Wildlife: Minnesota's Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. January 2006. QH76.5 .M6 M55 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0316.
Hydroacoustic Methods to Estimate Stream Trout Abundance in Minnesota Lakes. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. June 2006. SH328 .I58 no. 534. Minn. Publication 06-0428.
Dyson, Deborah et al. Legislation Relating to Local and Metropolitan Government. House Research. 2006. KFM5858 .L45 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0460.
Annual Report on State Science and Technology Research and Development. Minn. Technology, Inc.. 2006. T22 .M6 M57 2005. Minn. Publication 06-0195.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 116O.071http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2006/Mandated/060195.pdf
Shepard, Mark. Executive Branch Advisory Groups (Revised). House Research. July 2006. JK6149 .C7 S54 2006a. Minn. Publication 06-0459.
Minnesota Special District Finances: 2004 Revenues, Expenditures, and Debt "Minnesota's Hidden Government". Office of the State Auditor. August 8, 2006. HJ9260 .M565 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0462.
Prompt Payment Report. Minn. Dept. of Finance. June 30, 2006. JK6131.P76 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0454.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 16A.124 Subd. 7http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2006/Mandated/060454.pdf
Major Health Care Policies: 50 State Profiles. Thomson West. 2006. Ref RA395 .A3 M34 2005.
This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.
Minnesota Deaths and Cremations by Year. Minn. Dept. of Health. 2006. HB1355 .M6 M56 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0347.
Minnesota Hospital Public Interest Review: Proposal for a New Inpatient Facility in Cass County, Minnesota. Minn. Dept. of Health. April 2006. RA982 .C37 M56 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0351.
Resource Availability and Utilization of the Mental Retardation and Related Conditions Waiver, the Community Alternative Care Waifer, the Community Alternatives for Disabled Individuals Waiver.... Minn. Dept. of Human Services. May 2006. RA412.2 .R47 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0397.
Mandated by: 1999 Minn. Laws Chap. 245 Art. 4 Sec. 61 (Minn. Stat. 256B.0916 Subd. 7)http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/groups/disabilities/documents/pub/dhs_id_059033.pdf
Michael, Joel. Short Subjects: MinnesotaCare Provider Taxes (Updated). House Research. August 2006. HN79.M6 S56 2006.
Steps to Offering the Arthritis Self-Help Program in Your Community. Minn. Dept. of Health. April 2006. RC933 .S74 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0348.
Minnesota Families Affordable Rental Investment Fund. Minn. Housing Finance Agency. May 2006. HD7288.83 .M56 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0326.
Mandated by: 2000 Minn. Laws Chap. 488 Art. 8 Sec. 2 Subd. 6http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2006/Mandated/060326.pdf
Dyson, Deborah A. Short Subjects: Eminent Domain: Just Compensation. House Research. August 2006. HN79.M6 S56 2006.
Dyson, Deborah A. Short Subjects: Eminent Domain: Regulatory Takings. House Research. August 2006. HN79.M6 S56 2006.
New Laws: A Summary of the 2006 Session. Minn. House of Representatives Public Information Services. 2006. KFM5415 .S46 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0449.
Financial Audit Division Report: Minnesota State Retirement System. Office of the Legislative Auditor. August 10, 2006. HJ9865 .A27 no. 06-24. Minn. Publication 06-0455.
Investment Options: Minnesota Supplemental Investment Fund. Minn. State Board of Investment. July 1, 2006. HJ3835.M6 I58 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0465.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 11A.17 Subd. 11http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2006/Mandated/060465.pdf
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission. 2006. GV416 .M6 M48 2005. Minn. Publication 06-0433.
Michael, Joel. Short Subjects: The Minnesota Estate Tax (Updated). House Research. August 2006. HN79.M6 S56 2006.
Minnesota Commercial Driver's Manual. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety. February 2006. TL230.3 .M56 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0472.
Minnesota Motor Vehicle Crash Facts. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety. 2006. Ref HE5614.3.M5 M5a 2005. Minn. Publication 06-0457.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 169.10http://www.dps.state.mn.us/OTS/crashdata/cr
This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.
Off-Highway Vehicles Regulations. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. 2005. KFM5697.75 .S64 M562 2005/2006. Minn. Publication 06-0453.
Burress, Matt. Short Subjects: Minnesota Speed Limits (Updated). House Research. August 2006. HN79.M6 S56 2006.
Northstar Corridor Project Special Review. Office of the State Auditor. February 2006. HE2771 .M6 N65 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0440.
Yearly Listing of All Executed Design-Build Contracts. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. September 1, 2006. HE356 .M6 Y43 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0466.
Mandated by: 2001 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 8 Art. 3 Sec. 10 (Minn. Stat. 161.3428)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2006/Mandated/060466.pdf
Cleary, Jim. Military and Veterans Enactments by the 2006 Minnesota Legislature: New Benefits, Protections, and Other Laws. House Research. July 2006. KFM5902 .Z9 C53 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0458.