HF3708 Summary

• Environment & Natural Resources Funding: Appropriates $6.29 billion across fiscal years 2010-2011 for the Department of Natural Resources, Pollution Control Agency, Board of Water and Soil Resources, and Metropolitan Council for environmental protection, water quality, land management, and wildlife programs.

• Youth Hunting Modifications: Expands hunting opportunities for young people by allowing youth under age 18 to hunt small game without licenses during designated weekends and permits apprentice hunter validation for ages 13-17 with adult supervision.

• Mortgage Lending Regulation: Establishes new licensing and registration requirements for residential mortgage loan originators through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry, including educational prerequisites, testing standards, and surety bond requirements effective July 31, 2010.

• Financial & Commerce Updates: Modifies continuing education requirements for commerce licensees, updates securities transaction provisions, authorizes electronic transactions, and adjusts fees for various licensing categories including deer hunting licenses and mortgage originator services.

• Fund Transfers & Appropriations: Directs multiple fund transfers to the general fund from various environmental and special revenue accounts totaling millions of dollars, and adjusts appropriations for specific programs like petroleum tank cleanup and clean water initiatives.