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January 2010

State Environmental Policy

During the 2009 session, the Legislature mandated the MN Pollution Control Agency to explore options to streamline the environmental review process under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 116D. (2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 37 Art. 1 Sec. 65) This report, Environmental Review Streamlining: A Summary of Past Efforts, Current Ideas, and Stakeholder Input. (Attachments), examines ways to “provide potential cost and time savings, but also maintain or improve air, land, and water quality standards”.

This is not the first time that Minnesota has looked at reforming environmental regulation. In 2002, the Legislature directed the MN Dept. of Transportation to do a similar report, Report to the Minnesota Legislature on Environmental Streamlining for Transportation Related Projects. (2002 Minn. Laws Chap. 364 Sec. 39 Subd. 2)

The January 2010 Bench & Bar of Minnesota article, Reforming Environmental Review, gives a good overview of past environmental reform efforts going back to 1969. One of the first reports mentioned in the article, Final Report, Interim 1969-70 / by Subcommittee on Water Resources and Pollution and Subcommittee on Minnesota River Flooding and Drainage, was a factor in the passage of the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act in 1973.

For more information on reports or environmental reviews, or any other topic, please contact a librarian at 651-296-8338, or refdesk@lrl.leg.mn.

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

Agricultural Fund Statements. Minn. Dept. of Agriculture. November 2009. S77 .M56 2009a. Minn. Publication 09-1132.
Mandated by: 1999 Minn. Laws Chap. 231 Sec. 22 (Minn. Stat. 17.03 Subd. 13)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2009/mandated/091132.pdf

Building Codes & Construction

Department of Labor and Industry Construction Codes and Licensing Division: Building Permit Surcharge Legislative Report. Minn. Dept. of Labor and Industry. November 30, 2009. KFM5859.A1 D473 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1118.
Mandated by: 2001 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 10 Art. 2 Sec. 31 (Minn. Stat. 326B.148 (formerly 16B.70 Subd. 3))http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2009/mandated/091118.pdf

Children/Youth/Families

Children and Family Services: Minnesota's Child Welfare Report. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. July 2009. HV742.M6 C62 2008. Minn. Publication 09-1137.
Mandated by: 1999 Minn. Laws Chap. 139 Art. 1 Sec. 7 (Minn. Stat. 260.775)http://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Legacy/DHS-5408A-ENG
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 257.0725http://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Legacy/DHS-5408A-ENG

Crime & Corrections

Public Safety Training Facility Needs Assessment. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety; Minn. Management & Budget, Management Analysis & Development. May 2009. HV551.4.M6 P83 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1194.

Supervision Fees: Report to the Legislature. Minn. Dept. of Corrections. December 23, 2009. HV9305.M6 S87 2010. Minn. Publication 09-1200.
Mandated by: 1999 Minn. Laws Chap. 216 Art. 4 Sec. 4 Subd. 7 (Minn. Stat. 241.272 Subd. 7)http://www.doc.state.mn.us/publications/legislativereports/documents/2010SupervisionFeeReport.pdf

Diebel, Jeffrey. Tasers in Minnesota: How Energy-Conducted Weapons are Regulated. House Research. November 2009. TK7882.S78 D54 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1139.

Economics/Economy

Minnesota Nonprofit Economy Report. Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. 2009. HD2769.2.U6 M6 2009.

Dalton, Pat and Kathy Novak. Using Price Indexes (Updated). House Research. November 2009. HB225 .D35 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1123.

Education-Higher

Go Places. Minn. State Colleges and Universities. 2009. L903 .M58 G63 2009/2010. Minn. Publication 09-1073.

Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority Annual Report. Minn. Higher Education Facilities Authority. 2009. LB3223.4.M6 M56a 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1166.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 136A.42http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2009/mandated/091166.pdf

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities - Revenue Fund Annual Financial Report. Minn. State Colleges and Universities.  LB1893 .M56a 2008/2009. Minn. Publication 09-1142.

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Supplement to the Annual Financial Report. Minn. State Colleges and Universities.  LB1893 .M57 2008/2009 suppl.. Minn. Publication 09-1144.

Education-K-12

Charter School Laws Across the States: Rankings and Scorecard. Center for Education Reform. December 2009. LB2806.36. C435 2010.

Minnesota Education Statistics Summary. Minn. Dept. of Education. 2009. LC130 .M6 M57 2008/2009. Minn. Publication 09-1141.

Minnesota's School Trust Lands: Biennial Report for Fiscal Years …. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. December 2009. HD243.M6 M562 2008/2009. Minn. Publication 09-1170.
Mandated by: 2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 357 Sec. 2 (Minn. Stat. 84.027 Subd. 18)http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/lands_minerals/school_trust_lands_biennial_report_fy_0809.pdf
Mandated by: 2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 357 Sec. 36 (Minn. Stat. 127A.30)http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/lands_minerals/school_trust_lands_biennial_report_fy_0809.pdf

Burress, Matt and Tim Strom. School Transportation Regulation (Updated). House Research. November 2009. KFM5697.94.A4 B673 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1122.

Hanushek, Eric A. and Alfred A. Lindseth. Schoolhouses, Courthouses and Statehouses: Solving the Funding-Achievement Puzzle in America's Public Schools. Princeton University Press. 2009. LB2825 .H25 2009.

Manzi, Nina and Lisa Larson. Short Subjects: The K-12 Education Deduction and Credit: An Overview (Updated). House Research. November 2009. HN79.M6 S56 2009.

Teachers Retirement Association Fund: Actuarial Valuation Report. Mercer. 2009. LB2842.2 .T44ax 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1173.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.215 Subd. 3http://www.commissions.leg.state.mn.us/lcpr/documents/valuations/2009/2009valuation.tra.pdf

Johnson, Jerry, Ed.D., and Marty Strange. Why Rural Matters. Rural School and Community Trust. September 2009. LC5146.5 .W49 2009.

Elderly

A Report on Shortfalls in Medicaid Funding for Nursing Home Care. American Health Care Association. November 2009. RA412.4 .R46 2009.

Manzi, Nina and Randall Chun. Short Subjects: Long-Term Care Insurance Income Tax Credit (Updated). House Research. November 2009. HN79.M6 S56 2009.

Elections

Lobbying, PACs and Campaign Finance: 50 State Handbook. West Publishing. 2010. Ref KF4920.Z95 L63 2010.
    This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

Environment/Natural Resources

Final Forest Planning Review: DNR Completes State Forest Classification and Route Designation. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. March 2009. SD413.M6 F56 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1138.
Mandated by: 2003 Minn. Laws Chap. 128 Art. 1 Sec. 167 Subd. 1http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/input/mgmtplans/ohv/designation/index.html

Forest Management Investment Account Unallotments. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. September 28, 2009. SD144.M6 F672 FY2010 1st Qtr.. Minn. Publication 09-1184.
Mandated by: 2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 368 Art. 1 Sec. 19http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/aboutdnr/reports/legislative/quarterly_fmia_909.pdf

Forest Management Lease Pilot Study Report. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. December 9, 2009. SD144.M6 F673 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1165.
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 176 Art. 5 Sec. 2 (Minn. Stat. 88.795)http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/aboutdnr/reports/legislative/forest_mgt_leasing_09.pdf

Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council FY 2011 Request for Proposals. Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council. 2009. S932.M6 L47 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1066.

Kilgore, Michael A. et al. Minnesota Timber Harvesting GEIS: An Assessment of the First 10 Years. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources; University of Minnesota. August 2005. SD566.M6 M558 2005.

Report on the Forests for the Future Revolving Account. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. December 14, 2009. SD413.M6 F67 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1182.
Mandated by: 2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 357 Sec. 6 (Minn. Stat. 84.67)http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/aboutdnr/reports/legislative/forests_future_09.pdf

Report to the Legislature: Metropolitan Landfill Contingency Action Trust Account. Minn. Pollution Control Agency.  TD795.7.M47 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1135.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 473.846http://www.pca.state.mn.us/publications/lrc-clf-2sy09.pdf

Status of the State Timber Sales and Timber Management Programs. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. December 9, 2009. SD436.M6 A46. Minn. Publication 09-1157.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 90.172 Subd. 2 (formerly 90.041 Subd. 3)http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/aboutdnr/reports/legislative/timber_report09.pdf

Fires & Fire Fighters

Minneapolis Firefighters' Relief Association Special Fund Actuarial Valuation (Revised to Reflect November 20, 2009 Court Order). Minneapolis Firefighter's Relief Association. November 2009. HD7116.F52 M57a 2008 Revised. Minn. Publication 09-1143.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 69.77 Subd. 10http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2009/mandated/091143.pdf

Public Safety Training Facility Needs Assessment. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety; Minn. Management & Budget, Management Analysis & Development. May 2009. HV551.4.M6 P83 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1194.

Gambling

Annual Report of the Minnesota Gambling Control Board. Minn. Gambling Control Board. 2009. HV6721.M6 M56 2008/2009. Minn. Publication 09-1204.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 349.151 Subd. 4(a)(8)http://www.gcb.state.mn.us/PDF_Files/FY09.pdf

Casino City's Indian Gaming Industry Report. Casino City Press. 2009. E98 .G18 M45 2009/2010.

Casino City's Pocket Gaming Directory. Casino City Press.  Ref HV6710 .C37 2009/2010.
    This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

Report to the Legislature on the Status of Indian Gaming. Office of the Attorney General. 2009. E78.M7 R46 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1110.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 3.9221http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2009/mandated/091110.pdf

Governing/Government-State

Affirmative Action Worksheet Data Summary. Minn. Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training.  HV8145.M6 A22 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1107.
Mandated by: 1997 Minn. Laws Chap. 239 Art. 1 Sec. 9http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2009/mandated/091107.pdf

Annual Report on Obsolete, Unnecessary, or Duplicative Rules. Minn. Dept. of Corrections. November 16, 2009. JK6149 .R8 A56 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1202.
Mandated by: 1995 Minn. Laws Chap. 233 Art. 2 Sec. 7 Subd. 5 (Minn. Stat. 14.05 Subd. 5)http://www.doc.state.mn.us/publications/legislativereports/documents/rulesannualletterFY10_000.pdf

Annual Report on Obsolete, Unnecessary, or Duplicative Rules. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. November 30, 2009. JK6149.R8 M565 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1126.
Mandated by: 1995 Minn. Laws Chap. 233 Art. 2 Sec. 7 Subd. 5 (Minn. Stat. 14.05 Subd. 5)http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/aboutdnr/reports/legislative/2009_obsolete.pdf

Annual Report on Obsolete, Unnecessary, or Duplicative Rules. Minn. Dept. of Revenue. November 24, 2009. JK6149 .R8 A562 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1119.
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/2009/mandated/091119.pdf

Financial Audit Division Report: Department of Employment and Economic Development Unemployment Insurance Program Information Technology Audit. Office of the Legislative Auditor. December 3, 2009. HJ9865 .A27 no. 09-36. Minn. Publication 09-1131.

State of Minnesota Joint Availability and Disparity Study Final Report: Metropolitan Airports Commission. Minn. Dept. of Administration; MGT of America, Inc.. October 23, 2009. JK6188.A1 S732 2009 v.3. Minn. Publication 09-1153.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 148 Art. 1 Sec. 12 Subd. 4(c)http://www.mmd.admin.state.mn.us/disparity/Revised2009MACDisparityStudy.pdf

State of Minnesota Joint Availability and Disparity Study Final Report: Metropolitan Council. Minn. Dept. of Administration; MGT of America, Inc.. October 23, 2009. JK6188.A1 S732 2009 v.4. Minn. Publication 09-1152.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 148 Art. 1 Sec. 12 Subd. 4(c)http://www.mmd.admin.state.mn.us/disparity/Revised2009METCDisparityStudy.pdf

State of Minnesota Joint Availability and Disparity Study Final Report: Metropolitan Mosquito Control District. Minn. Dept. of Administration; MGT of America, Inc.. October 23, 2009. JK6188.A1 S732 2009 v.5. Minn. Publication 09-1155.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 148 Art. 1 Sec. 12 Subd. 4(c)http://www.mmd.admin.state.mn.us/disparity/Revised2009METCDisparityStudy.pdf

State of Minnesota Joint Availability and Disparity Study Final Report: Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission. Minn. Dept. of Administration; MGT of America, Inc.. October 23, 2009. JK6188.A1 S732 2009 v.6. Minn. Publication 09-1154.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 148 Art. 1 Sec. 12 Subd. 4(c)http://www.mmd.admin.state.mn.us/disparity/Revised2009MSFCDisparityStudy.pdf

State of Minnesota Joint Availability and Disparity Study Final Report: Minnesota Department of Administration. Minn. Dept. of Administration; MGT of America, Inc.. October 22, 2009. JK6188.A1 S732 2009 v.1. Minn. Publication 09-1150.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 148 Art. 1 Sec. 12 Subd. 4(c)http://www.mmd.admin.state.mn.us/disparity/Revised2009AdminDisparityStudy.pdf

State of Minnesota Joint Availability and Disparity Study Final Report: Minnesota Department of Transportation. Minn. Dept. of Administration; MGT of America, Inc.. October 23, 2009. JK6188.A1 S732 2009 v.2. Minn. Publication 09-1151.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 148 Art. 1 Sec. 12 Subd. 4(c)http://www.mmd.admin.state.mn.us/disparity/Revised2009MnDOTDisparityStudy.pdf

Government Finance

Minnesota Senate Budget Discussion Website (archived). Minn. Senate. 2009. HJ2053.M6 M565 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1169.

November Economic Forecast. Minn. Management & Budget. November 2009. HJ11.M65ax 2009 Nov.. Minn. Publication 09-1206.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 16A.103 Subd. 1http://www.mmb.state.mn.us/doc/fu/09/complete-nov09.pdf

Report on Investment Consultant Activities. Minn. State Board of Investment. November 24, 2009. JF1525.C6 R47 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1111.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 148 Art. 2 Sec. 7 (Minn. Stat. 11A.27)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2009/mandated/091111.pdf

State of Minnesota Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Minn. Management & Budget. 2009. HJ11.M616b 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1196.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 16A.50http://www.finance.state.mn.us/cafr-09

Health Care

2009 Legislative Report: Medical Education and Research Cost (MERC). Minn. Dept. of Health. December 15, 2009. R746.M6 M47 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1189.
Mandated by: 1999 Minn. Laws Chap. 245 Art. 2 Sec. 10 (Minn. Stat. 62J.692 Subd. 5)http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpsc/hep/merc/publications/2009dist.pdf

Chun, Randall. Medical Assistance: Drug Coverage and Reimbursement. House Research. October 2009. RA412.45.M6 C48 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1091.

LeMire, Danyell Punelli. Short Subjects: Disability Determinations for Public Assistance and Health Care. House Research. November 2009. HN79.M6 S56 2009.

Chun, Randall. Short Subjects: MinnesotaCare (Revised). House Research. November 2009. HN79.M6 S56 2009.

Housing & Real Estate

Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Annual Financial Report As Of And For The Year Ended June 30, 2009. Minn. Housing Finance Agency. 2009. HD7303.M6 M56 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1192.

Labor & Employment Issues

Managerial Plan. Minn. Management & Budget.  JK6157 .M36 2009/2011. Minn. Publication 09-1178.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 43A.18 Subd. 3http://www.mmb.state.mn.us/doc/comp/contract/ManagerialPlan.pdf

Workers' Compensation: Benefits, Coverage, and Costs. National Academy of Social Insurance. August 2009. Ref HD7103.65.U6 W56 2007.
    This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

Legislatures

Lobbying, PACs and Campaign Finance: 50 State Handbook. West Publishing. 2010. Ref KF4920.Z95 L63 2010.
    This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

New Laws: A Summary of the 2009 Session. Minn. House of Representatives Public Information Services. 2009. KFM5415 .S46 2009. Minn. Publication 10-0013.

Mining Industries

Skillings North American Mining Directory. DN Skillings, Inc.. 2009. Ref TN12 .M54 2009.
    This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

U.S. Steel Keetac Taconite Mine Expansion Project: Draft Environmental Impact Statement. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. December 2009. TN403.M6 U88 2009.

Parks & Recreation

Final Forest Planning Review: DNR Completes State Forest Classification and Route Designation. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. March 2009. SD413.M6 F56 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1138.
Mandated by: 2003 Minn. Laws Chap. 128 Art. 1 Sec. 167 Subd. 1http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/input/mgmtplans/ohv/designation/index.html

Public Employees

Commissioner's Plan. Minn. Management & Budget.  JK6157 .C65 2009/2011. Minn. Publication 09-1179.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 43A.18 Subd. 2http://www.mmb.state.mn.us/doc/comp/contract/CommissionersPlan.pdf

Managerial Plan. Minn. Management & Budget.  JK6157 .M36 2009/2011. Minn. Publication 09-1178.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 43A.18 Subd. 3http://www.mmb.state.mn.us/doc/comp/contract/ManagerialPlan.pdf

Public Lands

Minnesota's School Trust Lands: Biennial Report for Fiscal Years …. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. December 2009. HD243.M6 M562 2008/2009. Minn. Publication 09-1170.
Mandated by: 2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 357 Sec. 2 (Minn. Stat. 84.027 Subd. 18)http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/lands_minerals/school_trust_lands_biennial_report_fy_0809.pdf
Mandated by: 2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 357 Sec. 36 (Minn. Stat. 127A.30)http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/lands_minerals/school_trust_lands_biennial_report_fy_0809.pdf

Public Welfare

Minnesota Department of Human Services Forecast. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. December 2, 2009. HV98.M6 M568 2009 Nov.. Minn. Publication 09-1197.

Racial/Ethnic and Immigrant Groups Participating in the Minnesota Family Investment Program and the Diversionary Work Program. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. November 2009. HV98.M6 C45 2008. Minn. Publication 09-1109.

LeMire, Danyell Punelli. Short Subjects: Basics of Emergency General Assistance (Revised). House Research. November 2009. HN79.M6 S56 2009.

LeMire, Danyell Punelli. Short Subjects: Disability Determinations for Public Assistance and Health Care. House Research. November 2009. HN79.M6 S56 2009.

Race & Ethnicity

Minnesota Indian Affairs Council Annual Report. Minnesota Indian Affairs Council. 2008. E78.M7 M55ax 2008. Minn. Publication 09-1193.

Regional Governance

Metropolitan Council Unified Operating Budget. Metropolitan Council. December 9, 2009. HT394.T9 M47cx 2010. Minn. Publication 09-1167.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 473.13 Subd. 1http://www.metrocouncil.org/about/2010Budget/Budget.pdf

Retirement Income

Teachers Retirement Association Fund: Actuarial Valuation Report. Mercer. 2009. LB2842.2 .T44ax 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1173.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.215 Subd. 3http://www.commissions.leg.state.mn.us/lcpr/documents/valuations/2009/2009valuation.tra.pdf

Sports Teams/Stadiums

Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission Resolution No. 09-05 : Relating to Metrodome Revenue Enhancements, Vikings' Commitments, and Harmonization of Commission-Vikings Relations. Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission. 2009. GV417.M48 M48 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1128.

Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission Resolution no. 2002-01 : Memorializing Waiver of Rent and Provision of Advertising Opportunities to the Minnesota Vikings. Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission. 2002. GV956.M5 M48 2002. Minn. Publication 09-1127.

Taxation

Residential Homestead Property Tax Burden Report. Minn. Dept. of Revenue. November 2009. HJ4121.M6 R48 2007. Minn. Publication 09-1130.

Manzi, Nina. Short Subjects: Federal Taxable Income, The Starting Point for Calculating Minnesota Income Tax (Updated). House Research. December 2009. HN79.M6 S56 2009.

Baker, Karen and Nina Manzi. Short Subjects: Homeowner's Property Tax Refund Program (Updated). House Research. December 2009. HN79.M6 S56 2009.

Manzi, Nina and Joel Michael. Short Subjects: Minnesota Individual Alternative Minimum Tax (Updated). House Research. November 2009. HN79.M6 S56 2009.

Manzi, Nina and Joel Michael. Short Subjects: Penalties for Underreporting Minnesota Individual Income Tax (Updated). House Research. November 2009. HN79.M6 S56 2009.

Manzi, Nina. Short Subjects: Sunset of 2001 Federal Tax Law Provisions and Effects on Minnesota Income Tax Revenues. House Research. December 2009. HN79.M6 S56 2009.

Baker, Karen and Nina Manzi. Short Subjects: Targeting Property Tax Refund (Updated). House Research. December 2009. HN79.M6 S56 2009.

Michael, Joel. Short Subjects: Tax Increment Financing (Updated). House Research. December 2009. HN79.M6 S56 2009.

Manzi, Nina. Short Subjects: The Federal Earned Income Tax Credit and Minnesota Working Family Credit: An Overview (Updated). House Research. November 2009. HN79.M6 S56 2009.

Manzi, Nina and Lisa Larson. Short Subjects: The K-12 Education Deduction and Credit: An Overview (Updated). House Research. November 2009. HN79.M6 S56 2009.

Traffic Safety

Burress, Matt and Tim Strom. School Transportation Regulation (Updated). House Research. November 2009. KFM5697.94.A4 B673 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1122.

Transportation

Complete Streets Report. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. December 2009. HE356.M6 C662 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1168.
Mandated by: 2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 350 Art. 1 Sec. 94http://www.dot.state.mn.us/planning/completestreets/legislation.html

Interregional Corridor, Bottleneck, and Partnership Project Status. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. August 1, 2002. HE356.M6 I57 2002. Minn. Publication 09-1140.
Mandated by: 2000 Minn. Laws Chap. 479 Art. 1 Sec. 2 Subd. 4http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2009/mandated/091140.pdf

Report Concerning Certain Expenditures from the Trunk Highway Fund in the Biennial Budget. Minn. Dept. of Finance, Minn. Office of the Attorney General. December 2009. HE356 .M6 R47 2010/2011. Minn. Publication 09-1133.
Mandated by: 2000 Minn. Laws Chap. 479 Art. 2 Sec. 1http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2009/other/091133.pdf

Burress, Matt. Short Subjects: County State-Aid Highway System (Updated). House Research. November 2009. HN79.M6 S56 2009.

Burress, Matt. Short Subjects: Highway Finance Overview (Updated). House Research. November 2009. HN79.M6 S56 2009.

Study of Transportation Long-Range Funding Solutions. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. December 2009. HE196.5 .S78 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1136.
Mandated by: 2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 287 Art. 1 Sec. 118http://www.dot.state.mn.us/planning/program/longrangesolutions.html

Symposium on Transportation Long-Range Funding Solutions. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. 2009. HE196.5. S782 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1146.
Mandated by: 2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 287 Art. 1 Sec. 118http://www.dot.state.mn.us/planning/program/pdf/fundingsymposium_proceedings09_wb.pdf

Veterans/Military Issues

Military Affairs Emergency Open Appropriation Expenditure and Reimbursement Report. Minn. Management & Budget. December 21, 2009. UA271 .M54 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1185.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 192.52http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2009/mandated/091185.pdf

Wildlife & Hunting

Game and Fish Fund Report. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. 2009. SK411.R465 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1171.
Mandated by: 1994 Minn. Laws Chap. 562 Sec. 12 Subd. 4 (Minn. Stat. 97A.055 Subd. 4)http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/aboutdnr/reports/legislative/game_fish_09_report.pdf

Strategic Management Plan for Elk. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. November 2, 2009. QL737.U55 S77 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1121.
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 176 Sec. 65 (Minn. Stat. 97B.516)http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/aboutdnr/reports/legislative/elk_plan_09.pdf

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