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MN HF2967
Bill
Status
5/10/2012
Primary Sponsor
Mary Liz Holberg
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AI Summary
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Updates education finance equalizing factors and threshold rates to reflect changes in adjusted net tax capacity tax base, effective for taxes payable in 2012 and later.
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Adjusts education and human services appropriations for fiscal years 2012-2013 based on February forecast, including changes to general education aid, special education, debt service, and various student support programs.
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Establishes veterans apprenticeship and on-the-job training program under Minnesota GI Bill with up to $3,000 in annual benefits and $9,000 lifetime maximum per individual.
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Modifies newborn screening provisions to require parental informed consent, establish standard retention periods for blood samples (71 days for negative results, 24 months for positive results), and allow parental authorization for extended storage up to 18 years.
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Provides supplemental appropriations for various programs including $472,000 for soft body armor reimbursements, $450,000 for benchmarking studies, and $400,000 in veterans affairs grants; authorizes Housing Finance Agency to issue bonds for supportive housing for trafficked girls and women.
Legislative Description
Equalizing factors and threshold rates updated to reflect the changed adjusted net tax capacity tax base, education and human services appropriations updated for changes reflected in the February forecast, veterans job-training program provided for, supplemental budget appropriations provided, disposition of fees modified, newborn screening provisions modified, Housing Finance Agency provisions modified, reports required, and money appropriated.
Last Action
Secretary of State Chapter 292
5/10/2012