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March 2013

K-12 Education Finance in Minnesota

In article 13, section 1 of the Minnesota Constitution there is established a uniform system of public schools for the state of Minnesota; it requires that “the legislature shall make such provisions by taxation or otherwise as will secure a thorough and efficient system of public schools throughout the state.” Minnesota’s efforts to finance the state’s public schools through the years are documented in the timeline, Minnesota School Finance History, 1849-2011.

Even before Minnesota’s constitution was drafted, a plan to provide money for a system of public schools was in place; the federal act that established the Territory of Minnesota set aside certain public lands to be used for the maintenance of schools. The system of school trust lands is still an important source of money for public schools. Information on school trust lands and on the school fund’s performance can be found in the Minnesota School Trust Lands Biennial Report.

In recent years, as the legislature has struggled with repeated budget shortfalls, education funding has been subject to accounting shifts to help balance the state budget. Discussions on how to ‘pay back’ the money are ongoing as legislators work to craft a new budget. A helpful overview of this issue can be found in the legislative report, State Education Funding Accounting Shifts.

At times, it’s specific areas of the public education system that are the focus of attention. Recently, the Office of the Legislative Auditor released Special Education, an evaluation of the administration, costs, and financing of the special education system. Two study groups took a broader look at education finance and produced the reports, Funding Education for the Future and Education Finance Working Group Recommendations and Report.

Public financing of Minnesota’s public schools began in the state’s earliest days and will continue into the future; records of those ongoing efforts will be collected and preserved by the Legislative Library.

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

List of Entities That Received Commissioner's Exemption Under M.S. 500.24. Minn. Dept. of Agriculture. October 8, 2012. HD1775.M6 L58 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0123.
Mandated by: 2000 Minn. Laws Chap. 477 Sec. 70 (Minn. Stat. 500.24 Subd. 3)http://www.mda.state.mn.us/~/media/Files/news/govrelations/legrpt-exempt2012.ashx

Arts

ACHF Financial Narrative Report [Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund ]. Science Museum of Minnesota. January 15, 2013. Q105.U62 S354 2012/2013 Updated. Minn. Publication 13-0127.
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 6 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 6http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130127.pdf
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 172 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 5(j)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130127.pdf

Amplifying Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage: A Report on MPR's 2012 Programs and Projects Supported by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Minnesota Public Radio. 2013. HE8697.95.U6 P76 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0128.
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 6 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 6http://minnesota.publicradio.org/about/mpr/legacy-amendment-projects/pdf/MPR_ACHF_2012_Narrative_Report.pdf

Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund Competitive Public Radio Grant Report. Minnesota Public Radio.  HE8697.95.U6 A78 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0193.
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 6 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 6http://www.legacy.leg.mn/sites/default/files/resources/MPR_ACHF%20Narrative%20Report_Jan%202012.pdf

Legacy Amendment Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant. Como Zoo. January 2013. QL76.5.U62 S25 2012/2013. Minn. Publication 13-0175.
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 6 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 6http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130175.pdf
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 172 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 5(f)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130175.pdf

Little War on the Prairie: A Report on MPR's 2012 Project Supported by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Minnesota Public Radio.  HE8697.95.U6 L58 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0129.
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 6 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 6http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130129.pdf

Report on Impact of Legacy Funding Appropriation. Minn. Humanities Center. January 15, 2013. AZ513.M6 M57 2011/2012. Minn. Publication 13-0122.
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 6 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130122.pdf

Report to the Minnesota State Legislature for the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations. January 15, 2013. HE8697.75.U6 R47 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0125.
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 6 Art. 4 Sec. 8 (Minn. Stat. 129D.19)http://www.ampers.org/sites/default/files/Ampers%20Legislative%20Report%202012_0.pdf
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 172 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 5(e)http://www.ampers.org/sites/default/files/Ampers%20Legislative%20Report%202012_0.pdf

Biotechnology

The Biobusiness Alliance of Minnesota Final Grant Report Re: Special Appropriation Grant Agreement SPAP-11-0005-P-FY12. BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota. February 15, 2013. HD9999.B443 U62 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0320.
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 4 Art. 1 Sec. 3 Subd. 2http://www.positivelyminnesota.com/About_Us/Legislative_Focus/Mated_Reports/BioBusiness_Alliance_of_Minnesota_Report.pdf

Business

Business Development Competitive Grant Pilot Program. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. January 22, 2013. HD62.5 .B87 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0149.
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 4 Art. 1 Sec. 3 Subd. 2(i)http://www.positivelyminnesota.com/About_Us/Legislative_Focus/Mated_Reports/Business_Development_Competitive_Grant_Pilot_Program.pdf

Enterprise Minnesota Small Business Growth Acceleration Program. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. January 18, 2013. HD2346.U62 M56 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0106.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 135 Art. 2 Sec. 18 Subd. 6 (Minn. Stat. 116O.115 Subd. 6)http://www.positivelyminnesota.com/About_Us/Legislative_Focus/Mated_Reports/Small_Business_Growth_Acceleration_Program_Report.pdf

Entrepreneur and Small Business Development Assistance Program. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. December 4, 2012. HD62.5.E58 2012. Minn. Publication 12-1274.
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 4 Art. 1 Sec. 3http://www.positivelyminnesota.com/About_Us/Legislative_Focus/Mated_Reports/Entrepreneur_Small_Business_Development_Assistance_Program_Report.pdf

Children/Youth/Families

Coordinating Communities for Healthy Development: Lessons Learned through Minnesota's Assuring Better Child Development (ABCD III) Project. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. October 2012. HV742.M6 F47 2012.

Minnesota Child Support Performance Report. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. January 2013. HV742.M6 M563 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0230.

State of Minnesota Office of Ombudspersons for Families Annual Report. Minn. Office of Ombudsperson for Families.  HQ555.M6 M565 1998. Minn. Publication 13-0314.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 257.0766http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130314.pdf

Crime & Corrections

Crime Victim Justice Unit Biennial Report. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety. January 2013. HV8688 .M55 2011/2012. Minn. Publication 13-0156.
Mandated by: 1997 Minn. Laws Chap. 239 Art. 7 Sec. 37 (Minn. Stat. 611A.74 Subd. 6)https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/ojp/forms-documents/Documents/CVJU%20Biennial%20Report%202011-12.pdf

Crime Victims Reparations Board Annual Report. Minn. Center for Crime Victim Services. 2013. HV8688 .M54x 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0200.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 611A.56 Subd. 1https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/ojp/forms-documents/Documents/Reparations-Annual-Report.pdf

Interstate Commission for Juveniles Annual Report. Interstate Commission for Juveniles .  HV9104 .I58 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0162.
Mandated by: 2010 Minn. Laws Chap. 378 Sec. 1 (Minn. Stat. 260.515)http://www.juvenilecompact.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=-dJDGhPLAwI%3d&tabid=683&mid=2042

Investigations Relating to Alleged Negligence or Misconduct of Forensic Laboratories. Minn. Dept. of Corrections. January 15, 2013. HV8073 .M56 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0136.
Mandated by: 2006 Minn. Laws Chap. 260 Art. 3 Sec. 13 Subd. 7(b) (Minn. Stat. 299C.156 Subd. 7)https://dps.mn.gov/entity/flab/Documents/FLAB%20Legislative%20Report%20Final%202012%20with%20Stats.pdf

Investigations Relating to Alleged Negligence or Misconduct of Forensic Laboratories. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety. January 15, 2013. HV8073 .M56 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0136.
Mandated by: 2006 Minn. Laws Chap. 260 Art. 3 Sec. 13 Subd. 7(b) (Minn. Stat. 299C.156 Subd. 7)https://dps.mn.gov/entity/flab/Documents/FLAB%20Legislative%20Report%20Final%202012%20with%20Stats.pdf

Investigations Relating to Alleged Negligence or Misconduct of Forensic Laboratories. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety - Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. January 15, 2013. HV8073 .M56 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0136.
Mandated by: 2006 Minn. Laws Chap. 260 Art. 3 Sec. 13 Subd. 7(b) (Minn. Stat. 299C.156 Subd. 7)https://dps.mn.gov/entity/flab/Documents/FLAB%20Legislative%20Report%20Final%202012%20with%20Stats.pdf

Minnesota Financial Crimes Task Force Legislative Report. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety. 2013. HV6698.M6 M51 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0213.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 54 Art. 7 Sec. 6 (Minn. Stat. 299A.681 Subd. 13)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130213.pdf

Minnesota Financial Crimes Task Force Legislative Report. Office of the Attorney General. 2013. HV6698.M6 M51 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0213.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 54 Art. 7 Sec. 6 (Minn. Stat. 299A.681 Subd. 13)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130213.pdf

Minnesota Sex Offender Program Annual Performance Report. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. January 2013. KFM5967.S3 M55 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0328.
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 111 Sec. 10 (Minn. Stat. 246B.035)https://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Public/DHS-6677-ENG

Prisoners in 2011. U.S. Dept. of Justice - Bureau of Justice Statistics. December 2012. Ref HV8482 .A35 2011.
    This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

Safe at Home Annual Report. Minn. Secretary of State. January 2013. HV6626.2 .S24 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0218.
Mandated by: 2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 227 Sec. 4 (Minn. Stat. 5B.09)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130218.pdf

Study of Evidence-Based Practices in Minnesota. Minn. Dept. of Corrections. December 2010. HV9955.M6 S78 2010. Minn. Publication 13-0241.
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 59 Art. 4 Sec. 8 Subd. 3http://www.doc.state.mn.us/publications/legislativereports/documents/12-10EBPreport.pdf

Violent Crime Coordinating Council Report to the Legislature. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety. Office of Justice Programs - Violent Crime Coordinating Council. February 1, 2013. HV8080.S64 V56 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0307.
Mandated by: 2010 Minn. Laws Chap. 383 Sec. 1 Subd. 15(1) (Minn. Stat. 299A.642)https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/ojp/forms-documents/Documents/Gang%20Criteria/2013%20VCCC%20Report%20FINAL.pdf
Mandated by: 2010 Minn. Laws Chap. 383 Sec. 1 Subd. 15(2) (Minn. Stat. 299A.642)https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/ojp/forms-documents/Documents/Gang%20Criteria/2013%20VCCC%20Report%20FINAL.pdf
Mandated by: 2010 Minn. Laws Chap. 383 Sec. 1 Subd. 15(3) (Minn. Stat. 299A.642)https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/ojp/forms-documents/Documents/Gang%20Criteria/2013%20VCCC%20Report%20FINAL.pdf

Disability Issues

Minnesota Council on Transportation Access (MCOTA) Annual Report. Minn. Council on Transportation Access.  HV3022 .M56 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0163.
Mandated by: 2010 Minn. Laws Chap. 351 Sec. 51 Subd. 5 (Minn. Stat. 174.285 subd. 5)http://www.dot.state.mn.us/govrel/reports/2013/mcotareport.pdf

Minnesota State Council on Disability Resource Guide. Minn. State Council on Disability. 2012. HV1555.M6 M569 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0224.

Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Reconsideration Review Panel: A Report to the Minnesota Legislature. Minn. Dept. of Human Services - Vulnerable Adult Treatment Review Panel. 2013. HV6626.3.V85 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0215.
Mandated by: 2000 Minn. Laws Chap. 465 Sec. 2 Subd. 3 (Minn. Stat. 256.021)http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/groups/aging/documents/pub/dhs16_157662.pdf

Education-Early Care and Learning

ACET Inc. Early Childhood Personnel Preparation Project. Minn. Dept. of Education. 2012. LB1775.6 .E27 2012.

Education-Higher

Rusich Consulting. Continuing to Develop, Implement and Evaluate a Comprehensive Plan for Higher Education in Northeast Minnesota. Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board. December 2012. LA310.5 .C66 2012.

Education to Employment: Designing a System that Works. McKinsey Center for Government. 2012. LC1037 .M68 2012.

Higher Education Assets Preservation and Replacement Report. Minn. State Colleges and Universities. January 11, 2013. LB3223.4.M6 M55 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0262.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 135A.046 Subd. 3http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130262.pdf

Higher Education Assets Preservation and Replacement Report. University of Minnesota. January 11, 2013. LB3223.4.M6 M55 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0262.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 135A.046 Subd. 3http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130262.pdf

Higher Education Assets Preservation and Replacement Report. University of Minnesota - University of Minnesota Board of Regents. January 11, 2013. LB3223.4.M6 M55 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0262.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 135A.046 Subd. 3http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130262.pdf

Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority Annual Report. Minn. Higher Education Facilities Authority. 2012. LB3223.4.M6 M56a 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0102.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 136A.42http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130102.pdf

Minnesota State Grant Projections Report. Minn. Office of Higher Education. November 1, 2012. LB2342.15.M6 P78 2012 Nov.. Minn. Publication 13-0282.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 144 Art. 2 Sec. 20 (Minn. Stat. 136A.121 Subd. 19)http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/pdf/StateGrantProj11-01-12.pdf

Minnesota State Grant Projections Report. Minn. Office of Higher Education. February 15, 2013. LB2342.15.M6 P78 2013 Feb.. Minn. Publication 13-0349.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 144 Art. 2 Sec. 20 (Minn. Stat. 136A.121 Subd. 19)http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/pdf/StateGrantProj02-15-13.pdf

Postsecondary Planning: A Joint Report. Minn. State Colleges and Universities. February 2011. LB2331.5.P67 2011. Minn. Publication 11-0216.
Mandated by: 2001 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 1 Art. 1 Sec. 6 Subd. 1http://www1.umn.edu/urelate/govrel/assets/pdf/reports/PostSecondaryPlanning2011.pdf

Report on Graduate For-Profit Colleges and Universities in Minnesota. Minn. Office of Higher Education. January 15, 2013. LB2328.52.U6 R47 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0111.
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 5 Art. 2 Sec. 13http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130111.pdf

Report to the Minnesota Legislature: Local Bank Deposit Pilot. Minn. Management & Budget. February 1, 2013. LB2342.15.M6 R47 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0188.
Mandated by: 2010 Minn. Laws Chap. 364 Sec. 33 Subd. 4http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130188.pdf

Report to the Minnesota Legislature: Local Bank Deposit Pilot. Minn. State Colleges and Universities. February 1, 2013. LB2342.15.M6 R47 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0188.
Mandated by: 2010 Minn. Laws Chap. 364 Sec. 33 Subd. 4http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130188.pdf

Surgical Technology Pilot Project Report. Minn. State Colleges and Universities. 2013. RD32.3 .S87 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0189.
Mandated by: 2010 Minn. Laws Chap. 364 Sec. 32http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130189.pdf

Education-K-12

Annual Class Size Study: A Report of Class Size Patterns. Educational Cooperative Service Unit of the Metropolitan Twin Cities Area. February 2013. LB3013.2.A56 2012/2013. Minn. Publication 13-0284.

Asian Pacific Students in Minnesota: Facts, Not Fiction. Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans. March 2012. LC2637.M6 A853 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0110.

Capital Loan Report. Minn. Dept. of Education. January 2012. LB2826 .M6 C37 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0261.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 126C.69 Subd. 8http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/mdeprod/groups/communications/documents/basic/050046.pdf

Collaborative Urban Educator Grant Report. Concordia University. December 2012. LB1716.M6 C65 2011/2012. Minn. Publication 13-0229.
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 11 Art. 2 Sec. 50 Subd. 14http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130229.pdf

Collaborative Urban Educator Grant Report. Hamline University. December 2012. LB1716.M6 C65 2011/2012. Minn. Publication 13-0229.
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 11 Art. 2 Sec. 50 Subd. 14http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130229.pdf

Collaborative Urban Educator Grant Report. University of St. Thomas. December 2012. LB1716.M6 C65 2011/2012. Minn. Publication 13-0229.
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 11 Art. 2 Sec. 50 Subd. 14http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130229.pdf

Competitive Grants Awarded to the Minnesota State Academies. Minnesota State Academies Board. January 4, 2013. LC4032.M6 C66 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0264.
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 96 Art. 7 Sec. 1 (Minn. Stat. 125A.62 Subd. 8)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130264.pdf

Districts with Fiscal Year 2011 Statutory Operating Debt. Minn. Dept. of Education. February 15, 2013. LB2826.M6 D57 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0350.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 123B.83 Subd. 3http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/mdeprod/groups/communications/documents/basic/050131.pdf

Open Enrollment and Racial Segregation in the Twin Cities: 2000 - 2010. University of Minnesota - University of Minnesota. Law School. December 2012. LB1027.9 .O64 2012.

Organizational and Curricular Practices in Medium and High Growth Schools. Minn. Dept. of Education. February 2013. LB2822.75 .O74 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0268.
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 96 Art. 2 Sec. 12 Subd. 4 (Minn. Stat. 120B.35 Subd. 4)http://education.state.mn.us/mdeprod/groups/communications/documents/basic/050130.pdf

Permanent School Fund Report to the Legislature. Minn. Management & Budget. January 2013. LB2827 .P47 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0157.
Mandated by: 2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 357 Sec. 1 (Minn. Stat. 16A.06 Subd. 11)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130157.pdf

Report on the Minnesota State High School League. Minn. Dept. of Education.  LA310 .R51 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0186.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 128C.20http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/mdeprod/groups/communications/documents/basic/050089.pdf

Staff Development Report of District and Site Results and Expenditures. Minn. Dept. of Education. February 2013. LB1731.S73 2011/2012. Minn. Publication 13-0273.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 122A.60 Subd. 4http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/Welcome/mdeprod/groups/communications/documents/basic/050005.pdf

The Use of Prone Restraint in Minnesota Schools. Minn. Dept. of Education. February 1, 2013. LB3012.3.M6 U74 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0233.
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 11 Art. 3 Sec. 2 (Minn. Stat. 125A.0942)http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/groups/communications/documents/basic/050003.pdf
Mandated by: 2012 Minn. Laws Chap. 146 Sec. 2http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/groups/communications/documents/basic/050003.pdf

Elections

Ragsdale, Jim. Minnesota Voter ID and the National Debate: What You Need to Know. Minn. Historical Society Press. 2012. JF1001 .R34 2012.

Energy Issues

Biennial Report to the Legislature on the Minnesota Power Plant Siting Act - Minn. Stat. 216E (Amended). Minn. Public Utilities Commission. January 15, 2013. TK1193.M6 M57 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0072.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 216E.18http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130072.pdf

Variances from Wind Energy Conversion System Setback Requirements from State Lands: Report to the Legislature. Minn. Public Utilities Commission. January 31, 2013. TJ825 .A56 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0214.
Mandated by: 2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 296 Art. 1 Sec. 18 (Minn. Stat. 216F.012)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130214.pdf

Environment/Natural Resources

Activities of the Midwest Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact Commission. Minn. Pollution Control Agency. January 2013. TD898.12.M54 A2 2011/2012. Minn. Publication 13-0227.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 116C.833 Subd. 2http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/view-document.html?gid=18980

Air Quality in Minnesota. Minn. Pollution Control Agency. January 2013. TD883.5.M6 A44 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0134.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 116.925 Subd. 3http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/view-document.html?gid=18909
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 115D.15 Subd. 2http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/view-document.html?gid=18909
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 37 Art. 1 Sec. 3 Subd. 3http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/view-document.html?gid=18909

Annual Report on Clean Water Fund Appropriations Annual Report to the Legislature. Minn. Board of Water and Soil Resources. March 1, 2012. GB1025.M6 A56 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0238.
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 7(c)http://bwsr.state.mn.us/cleanwaterfund/2012_BWSR_CWF_Legislative_Rpt.pdf

Annual Report to the Legislature: The Readiness of State Government to Respond to Discharges of Oil or Hazardous Substances. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety - Minn. Division of Emergency Management. 2013. T55.3.H3 A55 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0235.
Mandated by: 1991 Minn. Laws Chap. 305 Sec. 8 Subd. 4 (Minn. Stat. 115E.08 Subd. 4)https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/hsem/about/Documents/2012-Hazmat-Discharge-Readiness-Legislative-Report.pdf

Beneficial Use of Wastewater: Capital Grants for Demonstration Projects. Minn. Pollution Control Agency. February 2013. TD429 .B46 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0226.
Mandated by: 2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 179 Sec. 37 Subd. 5 (Minn. Stat. 116.195 Subd. 5)http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/view-document.html?gid=18981

Biennial Report. Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources. January 15, 2013. KFM5411.6 .M567 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0220.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 116P.09 Subd. 7http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/documents/biennial_rpt/2013/2013_biennial_rpt.pdf

Biennial Report of the Minnesota Star Lake Board. Star Lakes Board. 2013. QH541.5.L3 M566 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0258.
Mandated by: 2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 363 Art. 5 Sec. 18 (Minn. Stat. 103B.702 Subd. 1)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130258.pdf

Environmental Permitting: MPCA's Semiannual Permitting Efficiency Report. Minn. Pollution Control Agency. February 1, 2013. TD194.66.M6 M56 2013 Feb.. Minn. Publication 13-0228.
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws Chap. 4 Sec. 3 (Minn. Stat. 116.03 Subd. 2b)http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/view-document.html?gid=18982

Environmental Public Health Tracking & Biomonitoring: Report to the Minnesota Legislature. Minn. Dept. of Health. January 2013. RA566.4.M6 E586 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0198.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 57 Art. 1 Sec. 144 Subd. 1 (Minn. Stat. 144.996 Subd. 1)http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpcd/tracking/pubs/ehtblegreport2013.pdf

Evaluation Report: Conservation Easements. Minn. Legislature - Office of the Legislative Auditor. February 2013. KF658.C65 C66 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0294.

Feasibility of Using Detection Dogs to Assist With Plant Quarantine Inspections, With a Focus on Ash Wood. Minn. Dept. of Agriculture. 2012. C13-0001.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Biennial Report to the Minnesota Legislature. Minn. Dept. of Commerce. January 2013. TD885.5.G73 G744 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0135.
Mandated by: 2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 296 Art. 1 Sec. 20 (Minn. Stat. 216H.07 Subd. 3)http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/view-document.html?gid=18931

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Biennial Report to the Minnesota Legislature. Minn. Pollution Control Agency. January 2013. TD885.5.G73 G744 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0135.
Mandated by: 2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 296 Art. 1 Sec. 20 (Minn. Stat. 216H.07 Subd. 3)http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/view-document.html?gid=18931

Legislative Report on Water Permit Streamlining for Transportation Projects. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. January 2013. TD224.M6 L44 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0095.
Mandated by: 2012 Minn. Laws Chap. 287 Art. 3 Sec. 63http://www.dot.state.mn.us/govrel/reports/2013/Final%20Water%20Permitting%20Report.pdf

Legislative Report on Water Permit Streamlining for Transportation Projects. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. January 2013. TD224.M6 L44 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0095.
Mandated by: 2012 Minn. Laws Chap. 287 Art. 3 Sec. 63http://www.dot.state.mn.us/govrel/reports/2013/Final%20Water%20Permitting%20Report.pdf

Legislative Report on Water Permit Streamlining for Transportation Projects. Minn. Pollution Control Agency. January 2013. TD224.M6 L44 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0095.
Mandated by: 2012 Minn. Laws Chap. 287 Art. 3 Sec. 63http://www.dot.state.mn.us/govrel/reports/2013/Final%20Water%20Permitting%20Report.pdf

Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources Biennial Report to the Minnesota Legislature. Minn. Board of Water and Soil Resources. October 2012. TC424.M6 M615 2010/2011. Minn. Publication 13-0239.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 103B.101 Subd. 9http://bwsr.state.mn.us/publications/BWSR_FY10-11_Legislative_Report_final.pdf

Minnesota's 2008-2012 Nonpoint Source Management Program Plan. Minn. Pollution Control Agency. March 2008.  Minn. Publication 13-0375.

Outdoor Heritage Fund Recommendations. Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council. January 14, 2013. S932.M6 M564 FY2014. Minn. Publication 13-0237.
Mandated by: 2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 368 Art. 2 Sec. 14 Subd. 3 (Minn. Stat. 97A.056 Subd. 3(a))http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130237.pdf

Performance Review and Assistance Program. Minn. Board of Water and Soil Resources. 2013. GB991.M6 P47 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0240.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 57 Art. 1 Sec. 104 (Minn. Stat. 103B.102 Subd. 3)http://bwsr.state.mn.us/PRAP/2013_PRAP_Report_%28Final%29.pdf

Report on Efforts to Remedy Contamination of the University Land in Rosemount, Minnesota (Vermillion Highlands). University of Minnesota - University of Minnesota Board of Regents. January 16, 2013. TD1050.E58 E34 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0118.
Mandated by: 2006 Minn. Laws Chap. 247 Sec. 3(b) (Minn. Stat. 137.52(b))http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130118.pdf

Report to the Legislature: Legacy Amendment Funds. Minn. Zoological Board. January 2013. QL76.5 .U62 A662 2012/2013. Minn. Publication 13-0126.
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 6 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 7http://www.legacy.leg.mn/sites/default/files/resources/MN%20Zoo%20Legacy%20Report%20to%20the%20LCC%20January%202013.pdf
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 172 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 5(f)http://www.legacy.leg.mn/sites/default/files/resources/MN%20Zoo%20Legacy%20Report%20to%20the%20LCC%20January%202013.pdf

Semi-Annual Environmental Permit Performance Report and Recommendations. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. February 1, 2013. TD194.66.M6 M57 2013 Feb.. Minn. Publication 13-0169.
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws Chap. 4 Sec. 1 (Minn. Stat. 84.027 Subd. 14a)http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/aboutdnr/reports/legislative/2013-env-permit-report.pdf

Solid Waste Management Tax Receipts. Minn. Dept. of Revenue. February 12, 2013. HJ5715.U62 M653 2012 July - Dec.. Minn. Publication 13-0331.
Mandated by: 1997 Minn. Laws Chap. 231 Art. 13 Sec. 18 Subd. 5 (Minn. Stat. 297H.13 Subd. 5)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2012/mandated/120648.pdf

Gambling

Minnesota State Lottery Annual Report. Minn. State Lottery. 2013. HG6133.M6 M57 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0265.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 349A.15http://www.mnlottery.com/_asset/gk5hkp/FY12-Annual-Report.pdf

Gender Issues

Taking the Lead: Rochester Women in Public Policy, 1970 - 1990. Polaris Publishing. 2012. HQ1236.5.U6 T35 2012.

Governing/Government-Local

The Council on Local Results and Innovation Legislative Report. Council on Local Results and Innovation. February 1, 2013. JS451.M65 L44 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0271.
Mandated by: 2010 Minn. Laws Chap. 389 Art. 2 Sec. 1 Subd. 3(b) (Minn. Stat. 6.90 Subd. 3(b))https://www.auditor.state.mn.us/other/councils/LocalResultsandInnovation/2013_final_report.pdf
Mandated by: 2010 Minn. Laws Chap. 389 Art. 2 Sec. 1 Subd. 2(a) (Minn. Stat. 6.90)https://www.auditor.state.mn.us/other/councils/LocalResultsandInnovation/2013_final_report.pdf

Governing/Government-State

Advisory Committee on Capitol Area Security Report. Advisory Committee on Capitol Area Security. January 8, 2013. JK1651.M6 M556 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0087.
Mandated by: 2012 Minn. Laws Chap. 258 Sec. 2 Subd. 2(b) (Minn. Stat. 299E.04)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130087.pdf

Agencies' Use of Capital Appropriations for Staff Costs Attributable to Capital Programs or Projects: Report to the Legislature. Minn. Management & Budget. January 15, 2013. HJ2053.M6 A34 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0159.
Mandated by: 2010 Minn. Laws Chap. 189 Sec. 28 (Minn. Stat. 16A.501(b))http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130159.pdf

Annual Report on Customer Service Training and Complaint Resolution Activities. Minn. Board of Cosmetology. January 14, 2013. TT953.M6 M56 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0055.
Mandated by: 2010 Minn. Laws Chap. 215 Art. 8 Sec. 8 (Minn. Stat. 155A.24 Subd. 4)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130055.pdf

Asset Preservation Report. Minn. Dept. of Military Affairs. January 30, 2013. JK1651.M6 A87 2012 Mil. Aff.. Minn. Publication 13-0211.
Mandated by: 2006 Minn. Laws Chap. 258 Sec. 30 (Minn. Stat. 16B.307 Subd. 2)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130211.pdf

Asset Preservation Summary Report. Minn. Dept. of Administration.  JK1651.M6 A87 2013 Admin.. Minn. Publication 13-0103.
Mandated by: 2006 Minn. Laws Chap. 258 Sec. 30 (Minn. Stat. 16B.307 Subd. 2)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130103.pdf

Biennial Report of Licensing Board. Minn. Board of Private Detective and Protective Agent Services. 2013. HV8096.M6 M57 2010/2012. Minn. Publication 13-0246.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 214.07 Subd. 1http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130246.pdf

Biennial Report: System of Internal Controls and Internal Auditing in Executive Agencies. Minn. Management & Budget. January 2013. HF5668 .A56 2011/2012. Minn. Publication 13-0291.
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 101 Art. 2 Sec. 44 Subd. 7 (Minn. Stat. 16A.057 Subd. 7)http://www.beta.mmb.state.mn.us/doc/ic/biennial-report/2013-biennial-report.pdf
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 16a.055 Subd. 1http://www.beta.mmb.state.mn.us/doc/ic/biennial-report/2013-biennial-report.pdf

CAPRA Summary Report: Capital Asset Preservation and Replacement Account Summary Report. Minn. Dept. of Administration. January 2013. JK1651.M6 C37 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0104.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 16A.632 Subd. 4http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130104.pdf

Department of Human Rights Case Management Summary Report. Minn. Dept. of Human Rights. February 2013. JC599.U62 M57 2012 July - Dec.. Minn. Publication 13-0267.
Mandated by: 1997 Minn. Laws Chap. 239 Art. 1 Sec. 15 Subd. 1http://mn.gov/web/prod/static/mdhr/live/about/pdf/mdhr_legislative_report_jan2013.pdf

Estimated Fiscal Year 2014 Funding Needed for Minnesota Capitol Preservation. Minn. Dept. of Administration. November 29, 2012. NA4412.M6 E78 2014. Minn. Publication 13-0272.
Mandated by: 2012 Minn. Laws Chap. 293 Sec. 27 Subd. 4(e) (Minn. Stat. 15B.155 Subd. 4)http://www.admin.state.mn.us/recs/capitol/communication/Cap_Res_Funding_Update_11-29-12.pdf

State Agency Use of Eligible Data Analytics Contractors. Minn. Dept. of Administration. January 15, 2013. HD3861.U62 M632 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0259.
Mandated by: 2012 Minn. Laws Chap. 220 Sec. 1 (Minn. Stat. 16C.36)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130259.pdf

Dayton, Mark. State of the State Address. Minn. Governor's Office. February 6, 2013. J87 .M62 2013 Feb. 6. Minn. Publication 13-0236.

Use of the Small Agency Resource Team (SmART) Program by Executive Branch Agencies. Minn. Dept. of Administration. January 31, 2013. JF1525.O35 U84 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0270.
Mandated by: 2012 Minn. Laws Chap. 278 Art. 2 Sec. 32(a)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130270.pdf

Government Finance

Annual Report: State Board of Investment. Minn. State Board of Investment. December 2012. HJ3835.M6 A25 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0283.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 11A.07http://www.sbi.state.mn.us/publications/2012AnnualReport.pdf

Budget Reserve Report. Minn. Management & Budget. January 15, 2013. HJ2053.M6 B85 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0256.
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 101 Art. 2 Sec. 49 (Minn. Stat. 16A.152 Subd. 8)http://www.mmb.state.mn.us/doc/report/budget-reserve13.pdf

External Money Manager Report Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 11A.04 Clause 12. Minn. State Board of Investment. January 24, 2013. HJ3835.M6 A26 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0152.
Mandated by: 1982 Minn. Laws Chap. 587 (Minn. Stat. 11A.04)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130152.pdf

Berg, Doug. Fiscal Notes (Updated). Minn. House of Representatives - Minn. House of Representatives Fiscal Analysis Department. December 2012. KFM5821 .F573 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0177.

Fiscal Survey of States. National Association of State Budget Officers. Fall 2012. Ref HJ275 .N32a 2012 Fall.
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Recommendations of the Local Government Aid Study Group. Study Group of Aids to Local Governments. December 17, 2012. HJ9260 .M564 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0160.
Mandated by: 2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 366 Art. 2 Sec. 12http://www.lcc.leg.mn/lga/Reports/LGAStudyGroupRecommendations2012.pdf

Report of the State Budget Crisis Task Force. State Budget Crisis Task Force. July 17, 2012. HJ2053.A1 S738 2012.

Report on Iran Required by Minnesota Statutes Section 11A.244. Minn. State Board of Investment. January 31, 2013. HJ3835.M6 R362 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0248.
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 90 Sec. 1 Subd. 9 (Minn. Stat. 11A.244)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130248.pdf

Report on Sudan Required by Minnesota Statutes Section 11A.243. Minn. State Board of Investment. January 31, 2013. HJ3835.M6 R36 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0247.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 117 Sec. 1 Subd. 8 (Minn. Stat. 11A.243)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130247.pdf

State Budget Update. National Conference of State Legislatures. Fall 2012. Ref HJ2053.A1 S73 2012 Fall.
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Summary Report of County Audit Survey. Office of the State Auditor. January 7, 2013. JS411 .S87 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0234.
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 10 Art. 1 Sec. 4http://www.auditor.state.mn.us/Other/CountyAuditSurvey2013.pdf

Tax Increment Financing Legislative Report. Office of the State Auditor. February 6, 2013. HT176.M6 T398 2011/2012. Minn. Publication 13-0278.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 469.1771 Subd. 1(c)http://www.auditor.state.mn.us/reports/tif/2011/tifLegislative/tifLegislative_11_report.pdf

Health Care

Adverse Health Events in Minnesota. Minn. Dept. of Health. January 2013. R729.8 .A38 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0217.
Mandated by: 2003 Minn. Laws Chap. 99 Sec. 4 Subd. 2 (Minn. Stat. 144.7067)http://www.health.state.mn.us/patientsafety/ae/2013ahereport.pdf

Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force Strategic Plan Report. Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force. December 2012. RC553.A88 M565 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0164.
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 9 Art. 6 Sec. 95 Subd. 3http://www.lcc.leg.mn/asd/2013-14/ASDStrategicPlanReportWEB.pdf

Complaint Investigations of Minnesota Health Care Facilities. Minn. Dept. of Health. September 2011. RA981 .M6 C667 2007/2010. Minn. Publication 13-0172.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 626.557 Subd. 12b(e)http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fpc/2011ohfcfinalrpt.pdf

Complaint Investigations of Minnesota Health Care Facilities. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. September 2011. RA981 .M6 C667 2007/2010. Minn. Publication 13-0172.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 626.557 Subd. 12b(e)http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fpc/2011ohfcfinalrpt.pdf

Eliminating Health Disparities Initiative Report to the Legislature. Minn. Dept. of Health. January 15, 2013. RA448.4 .E56 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0080.
Mandated by: 2001 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 9 Art. 1 Sec. 48 Subd. 13 (Minn. Stat. 145.928 Subd. 13(a))http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130080.pdf

Preliminary Assessment: Board of Medical Practice: Complaint Resolution Process. Minn. Legislature - Office of the Legislative Auditor. October 23, 2012. RA396.A4 M55 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0099.
Mandated by: 2012 Minn. Laws Chap. 278 Art. 2 Sec. 34http://www.auditor.leg.state.mn.us/fad/2012/bmp.pdf

Quality Strategy Report. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. November 2012. RA413.5.U6 Q33 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0201.
Mandated by: 2005 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 4 Art. 8 Sec. 4 Subd. 7 (Minn. Stat. 62Q.37 Subd. 7)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130201.pdf

Report of Loss Ratio Experience in the Individual and Small Employer Health Plan Markets for: Insurance Companies, Nonprofit Health Service Plan Corporations and HMOs (Revised). Minn. Dept. of Commerce. August 2012. HG9397.5 .M6 R456 2011. Minn. Publication 13-0281.
Mandated by: 1997 Minn. Laws Chap. 225 Art. 2 Sec. 2 (Minn. Stat. 62A.021 Subd. 1)http://mn.gov/commerce/insurance/images/LossRatioReport.pdf

Report on Receipts and Expenditures of the Anatomical Gift Account and Anatomical Gift Education Grants. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety. January 28, 2013. RD129.5 .R43 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0185.
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws Chap. 80 Sec. 4http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130185.pdf

Report to the Governor and Legislature. Minn. State Advisory Council on Mental Health.  RA790.5 .M56 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0119.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 245.697 Subd. 3https://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Public/DHS-4278-ENG

State of Prematurity: Recommendations to Reduce Preterm Birth Rates and Improve the Care of Infants Born Prematurely in Minnesota. Minn. Task Force on Prematurity. January 2013. RJ250 .M566 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0192.
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 9 Art. 2 Sec. 27 Subd. 4(b)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130192.pdf

Sunset Commission: Health Licensing Boards Section 26 - Criminal Background Check Study and Proposed Legislation. Minn. Dept. of Health. January 2013. HF5549.5.E429 S86 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0202.
Mandated by: 2012 Minn. Laws Chap. 278 Art. 2 Sec. 26http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/opa/2013cbcrpt.pdf

Sunset Commission: Health Licensing Boards Section 26 - Criminal Background Check Study and Proposed Legislation. Minn. Health-Related Licensing Boards. January 2013. HF5549.5.E429 S86 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0202.
Mandated by: 2012 Minn. Laws Chap. 278 Art. 2 Sec. 26http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/opa/2013cbcrpt.pdf

Sunset Commission: Health Licensing Boards Section 27 Reporting Requirements Study and Proposed Legislation. Minn. Dept. of Health. January 2013. RA396.A4 S868 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0203.
Mandated by: 2012 Minn. Laws Chap. 278 Art. 2 Sec. 27http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/opa/2013reportreqrpt.pdf

Sunset Commission: Health Licensing Boards Section 27 Reporting Requirements Study and Proposed Legislation. Minn. Health-Related Licensing Boards. January 2013. RA396.A4 S868 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0203.
Mandated by: 2012 Minn. Laws Chap. 278 Art. 2 Sec. 27http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/opa/2013reportreqrpt.pdf

Sunset Commission: Health Licensing Boards Section 29 Investigations Report. Minn. Dept. of Health. January 2013. RA396.A4 M567 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0187.
Mandated by: 2012 Minn. Laws Chap. 278 Art. 2 Sec. 29http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130187.pdf

Sunset Commission: Health Licensing Boards Section 29 Investigations Report. Minn. Health-Related Licensing Boards. January 2013. RA396.A4 M567 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0187.
Mandated by: 2012 Minn. Laws Chap. 278 Art. 2 Sec. 29http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130187.pdf

Sunset Commission: Health Licensing Boards Section 31 - Fees. Minn. Dept. of Health. January 2013. RA396.A4 S86 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0204.
Mandated by: 2012 Minn. Laws Chap. 278 Art. 2 Sec. 31http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130204.pdf

Sunset Commission: Health Licensing Boards Section 31 - Fees. Minn. Health-Related Licensing Boards. January 2013. RA396.A4 S86 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0204.
Mandated by: 2012 Minn. Laws Chap. 278 Art. 2 Sec. 31http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130204.pdf

Sunset Commission: Health Licensing Boards Section 32(b) - ASU Report. Minn. Health-Related Licensing Boards Administrative Services Unit. January 2013. RA396.A4 S866 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0205.
Mandated by: 2012 Minn. Laws Chap. 278 Art. 2 Sec. 32(b)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130205.pdf

Trauma System Report. Minn. Dept. of Health. November 2012. RA975.5.T83 T738 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0171.
Mandated by: 2010 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 1 Art. 20 Sec. 12 (Minn. Stat. 144.6071)http://www.health.state.mn.us/traumasystem/pubs/2012/annrptfy11.pdf

Housing & Real Estate

Minnesota Housing Biennial Report to the Minnesota Legislature. Minn. Housing Finance Agency. 2013. HD7303 .M6 M57b 2011/2012. Minn. Publication 13-0280.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 462A.22 Subd. 9http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130280.pdf

Judicial Administration/Courts

Access and Service Delivery 2 Committee Report to Minnesota Judicial Council. Minn. Judicial Branch. December 14, 2009. KFM5908 .M565 2009. Minn. Publication 13-0078.

Access and Service Delivery Committee Report to Minnesota Judicial Council. Minn. Judicial Branch. July 17, 2008. KFM5908 .M565 2008. Minn. Publication 13-0077.

Examining the Work of State Courts. National Center for State Courts. 2012. Ref KF180 .E93 2010.
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Minnesota Judicial Branch Report to the Community. . 2012. KFM5471.O4 2011. Minn. Publication 13-0231.

State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense Report on Public Defender Reimbursements. Minn. Board of Public Defense. January 2013. KFM5978 .R37 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0276.
Mandated by: 1998 Minn. Laws Chap. 367 Art. 8 Sec. 13 (Minn. Stat. 611.20)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130276.pdf

Labor & Employment Issues

Collection and Assessment of Fines and Penalties in Minnesota's Workers' Compensation System. Minn. Dept. of Labor and Industry. January 2013. HD7103.65.U62 M511 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0329.
Mandated by: 1992 Minn. Laws Chap. 510 Art. 3 Sec. 26 (Minn. Stat. 176.222)http://www.dli.mn.gov/WC/PDF/fines_penalties_report12.pdf

Minnesota Local Government Pay Equity Compliance Report. Minn. Management & Budget. January 2013. JS451 .M67 M57 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0289.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 471.999http://www.beta.mmb.state.mn.us/doc/comp/pay-equity/payequity.pdf

Workplace Injuries and Illnesses. . October 25, 2012. Ref HD7262.5.U6 N49 2011.
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Legislatures

Lobbying, PACs and Campaign Finance: 50 State Handbook. Thomson/West. 2013. Ref KF4920.Z95 L63 2013.
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Minnesota Legislative Process. Minn. State Bar Association. January 2013. KFM5821.Z9 M66 2013.

Liquor Industry & Laws

Summary of State Laws and Regulations Relating to Distilled Spirits. Distilled Spirits Council of the United States. October 2011. Ref KF3902 .S85x 2011.
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Media/Social Media

Annual Report. Minnesota Public Television Association. January 15, 2013. HE8700.79.U6 C54 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0058.
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 6 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 6 (Minn. Stat. 129D.18 Subd. 4)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130058.pdf
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 172 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 5(c)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130058.pdf

Mining Industries

The Economic Impact of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Mining on the State of Minnesota and on the Arrowhead Region and Douglas County, WI. University of Minnesota - University of Minnesota - Duluth. November 2012. HD9506.A3 M6 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0263.

Minnesota History

Red River Trails: Oxcart Routes Between St. Paul and the Selkirk Settlement 1820 - 1870. Minn. Historical Society Press. 1979. F1063 .G54 1979.

Natural Disasters/Emergency Management

Quarterly Report on Allocation of 2010 Flood Hazard Mitigation Grant Funds. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. January 5, 2012. TC530 .A45 FY2012 2nd Qtr.. Minn. Publication 13-0166.
Mandated by: 2010 Minn. Laws Chap. 189 Sec. 7 Subd. 3(i)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130166.pdf

Parks & Recreation

Parks and Trails Legacy Funding Project: Recommendations from the Work Group to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. November 2012. SB482.M6 M569 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0170.
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(f)http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/aboutdnr/reports/legislative/2013-pat-final-report.pdf

Poverty

Addressing Child Homelessness in Minnesota: Report of the Visible Child Work Group. Minn. Visible Child Work Group. December 2012. HV4506.M6 M566 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0250.
Mandated by: 2012 Minn. Laws Chap. 247 Art. 3 Sec. 27 Subd. 5http://www.cdf-mn.org/research-library/visible-child.pdf

Public Employees

Executive Branch Total Compensation Report. Minn. Management & Budget. January 15, 2013. JK6157 .E94 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0372.
Mandated by: 2001 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 10 Art. 2 Sec. 49 (Minn. Stat. 43A.04 Subd. 12)http://www.mmb.state.mn.us/doc/comp/tc/tc-rpt.pdf

Public Lands

Inventory of State-Owned Lands (CD-ROM). Minn. Dept. of Administration. January 15, 2013. HD243.M6 I58. Minn. Publication 13-0260.
Mandated by: 2002 Minn. Laws Chap. 393 Sec. 36 Subd. 2 (Minn. Stat. 16B.245)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/edocs/edocs.aspx?oclcnumber=311590965

Public Welfare

Minnesota Department of Human Services Forecast. . December 5, 2012. HV98.M6 M568 2012 Nov.. Minn. Publication 13-0232.

Minnesota Family Investment Program: MFIP Performance Measures by Racial/Ethnic or Immigrant Group and County. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. February 2013. HV98.M6 M45 2012 Jy/Sept. Minn. Publication 13-0326.

Race & Ethnicity

Report to Governor Dayton and the Minnesota State Legislature. Chicano Latino Affairs Council. November 15, 2012. F615.S75 M56 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0197.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 3.9223 Subd. 7http://www.clac.state.mn.us/pdf/CLAC%20Annual%20Report%20Nov%202012_w%20additional%20letters.pdf
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 10 Art. 1 Sec. 38http://www.clac.state.mn.us/pdf/CLAC%20Annual%20Report%20Nov%202012_w%20additional%20letters.pdf

State of Minnesota Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans Biennial Report. Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans. November 2012. F615.O6 C68 2011/2012. Minn. Publication 13-0091.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 3.9226 Subd. 7http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130091.pdf
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 10 Art. 1 Sec. 38http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130091.pdf

State of the Asian Pacific Minnesotans. Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans. April 2012. E184.A75 S73 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0176.

Regional Governance

Metropolitan Council Unified Operating Budget. Metropolitan Council. December 12, 2012. HT394.T9 M47cx 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0196.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 473.13 Subd. 1http://www.metrocouncil.org/About-Us/Publications-And-Resources/2013-Unified-Operating-Budget.aspx

Unified Capital Program. Metropolitan Council. December 12, 2012. HT394.T9 M47m 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0195.
Mandated by: 1994 Minn. Laws Chap. 628 Art. 3 Sec. 40 (Minn. Stat. 473.13 Subd. 1)http://www.metrocouncil.org/About-Us/Publications-And-Resources/2013-Unified-Capital-Program.aspx

Retirement Income

Annual Report of the St. Paul Teachers' Retirement Fund Association. St. Paul Teachers' Retirement Fund. 2013. LB2842.2 .S34x 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0180.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.215 Subd. 3http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130180.pdf
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.20http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130180.pdf

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the Minnesota State Retirement System. Minn. State Retirement System.  JK6160 .P4 M66cg 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0179.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.20http://www.msrs.state.mn.us/pdf/2012CAFR.pdf

Correctional Employees Retirement Fund Actuarial Valuation Report. Minn. State Retirement System. December 2012. JK6160 .P4 C68 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0304.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.215 Subd. 3http://www.commissions.leg.state.mn.us/lcpr/documents/valuations/2012/2012valuation.msrs.correctional.pdf

Correctional Employees Retirement Fund Actuarial Valuation Report. Public Employees Retirement Association of Minnesota. December 2012. JK6160 .P4 C68 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0304.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.215 Subd. 3http://www.commissions.leg.state.mn.us/lcpr/documents/valuations/2012/2012valuation.msrs.correctional.pdf

Elective State Officers Retirement Fund Actuarial Valuation Report. Minn. State Retirement System. December 2012. JK6160 .P4 E44 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0303.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.215 Subd. 3http://www.commissions.leg.state.mn.us/lcpr/documents/valuations/2012/2012valuation.msrs.eso.pdf

Elective State Officers Retirement Fund Actuarial Valuation Report. Public Employees Retirement Association of Minnesota. December 2012. JK6160 .P4 E44 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0303.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.215 Subd. 3http://www.commissions.leg.state.mn.us/lcpr/documents/valuations/2012/2012valuation.msrs.eso.pdf

Financial Audit Division Report: Minnesota State Retirement System Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Minn. Legislature - Office of the Legislative Auditor. February 14, 2013. HJ9865 .A27 no. 13-03. Minn. Publication 13-0319.

Financial Audit Division Report: Public Employees Retirement Association of Minnesota Financial Statement Audit. Minn. Legislature - Office of the Legislative Auditor. January 31, 2013. HJ9865 .A27 no. 13-01. Minn. Publication 13-0209.

Financial Audit Division Report: Teachers Retirement Association Financial Statement Audit. Minn. Legislature - Office of the Legislative Auditor. January 31, 2013. HJ9865 .A27 no. 13-02. Minn. Publication 13-0208.

General Employees Retirement Plan Actuarial Valuation Report. Public Employees Retirement Association of Minnesota. November 2012. JK6160.P4 M66mp 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0296.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.215 Subd. 3http://www.commissions.leg.state.mn.us/lcpr/documents/valuations/2012/2012valuation.pera.general.pdf

Judges Retirement Fund Actuarial Valuation Report. Minn. State Retirement System. November 2012. JK6160 .P4 J83 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0302.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.215 Subd. 3http://www.commissions.leg.state.mn.us/lcpr/documents/valuations/2012/2012valuation.msrs.judges.pdf

Judges Retirement Fund Actuarial Valuation Report. Public Employees Retirement Association of Minnesota. November 2012. JK6160 .P4 J83 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0302.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.215 Subd. 3http://www.commissions.leg.state.mn.us/lcpr/documents/valuations/2012/2012valuation.msrs.judges.pdf

Legislators Retirement Fund Actuarial Valuation Report. Minn. State Retirement System. December 2012. JK6160 .P4 L44 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0301.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.215 Subd. 3http://www.commissions.leg.state.mn.us/lcpr/documents/valuations/2012/2012valuation.msrs.leg.pdf

Legislators Retirement Fund Actuarial Valuation Report. Public Employees Retirement Association of Minnesota. December 2012. JK6160 .P4 L44 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0301.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.215 Subd. 3http://www.commissions.leg.state.mn.us/lcpr/documents/valuations/2012/2012valuation.msrs.leg.pdf

Local Government Correctional Service Retirement Fund Actuarial Valuation Report. Minn. State Retirement System. November 2012. JK6160 .P4 L63 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0297.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.215 Subd. 3http://www.commissions.leg.state.mn.us/lcpr/documents/valuations/2012/2012valuation.pera.correctional.pdf

Local Government Correctional Service Retirement Fund Actuarial Valuation Report. Public Employees Retirement Association of Minnesota. November 2012. JK6160 .P4 L63 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0297.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.215 Subd. 3http://www.commissions.leg.state.mn.us/lcpr/documents/valuations/2012/2012valuation.pera.correctional.pdf

Minneapolis Employees Retirement Fund Actuarial Valuation Report. Minneapolis Employees Retirement Fund. November 2012. JS1144 .A38 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0299.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.215 Subd. 3http://www.commissions.leg.state.mn.us/lcpr/documents/valuations/2012/2012valuation.pera.merf.pdf

Public Employees Police and Fire Fund Actuarial Valuation Report. Minn. State Retirement System. November 2012. JK6160 .P4 P836 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0298.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.215 Subd. 3http://www.commissions.leg.state.mn.us/lcpr/documents/valuations/2012/2012valuation.pera.policefire.pdf

Public Employees Police and Fire Fund Actuarial Valuation Report. Public Employees Retirement Association of Minnesota. November 2012. JK6160 .P4 P836 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0298.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.215 Subd. 3http://www.commissions.leg.state.mn.us/lcpr/documents/valuations/2012/2012valuation.pera.policefire.pdf

State Employees Retirement Fund Actuarial Valuation Report. Minn. State Retirement System. December 2012. JK6160 .P4 S84 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0300.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.215 Subd. 3http://www.commissions.leg.state.mn.us/lcpr/documents/valuations/2012/2012valuation.msrs.pdf

State Employees Retirement Fund Actuarial Valuation Report. Public Employees Retirement Association of Minnesota. December 2012. JK6160 .P4 S84 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0300.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.215 Subd. 3http://www.commissions.leg.state.mn.us/lcpr/documents/valuations/2012/2012valuation.msrs.pdf

State Patrol Retirement Fund Actuarial Valuation Report. Minn. State Retirement System. November 2012. JK6160 .P4 S83 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0305.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.215 Subd. 3http://www.commissions.leg.state.mn.us/lcpr/documents/valuations/2012/2012valuation.msrs.statepatrol.pdf

State Patrol Retirement Fund Actuarial Valuation Report. Public Employees Retirement Association of Minnesota. November 2012. JK6160 .P4 S83 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0305.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.215 Subd. 3http://www.commissions.leg.state.mn.us/lcpr/documents/valuations/2012/2012valuation.msrs.statepatrol.pdf

Sports Teams/Stadiums

Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority Legislative Report. Minn. Sports Facilities Authority. January 15, 2013. GV431.M56 M56 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0155.
Mandated by: 2012 Minn. Laws Chap. 299 Art. 1 Sec. 13 Subd. 13 (Minn. Stat. 473J.09 Subd. 13)http://www.msfa.com/content/MSFA%20%20DOCUMENTS/FINAL%20MSFA%20Legislative%20Report%201%2015%202013.pdf

Substance Abuse

Marijuana Legalization: What Everyone Needs to Know. Oxford University Press. 2012. HV5822.M3 M2935 2012.

Report to the Ramsey County District Court and the Minnesota Legislature. Clearway Minnesota. January 2013. HV5767.M6 M582 2013.

Lee, Martin A. Smoke Signals: A Social History of Marijuana - Medical, Recreational, and Scientific. Scribner. 2012. HV5822.M3 L34 2012.

Tobacco Use Prevention: Report to the Legislature. Minn. Dept. of Health. January 2013. HV5767.M6 T632 2011/2012. Minn. Publication 13-0199.
Mandated by: 1999 Minn. Laws Chap. 245 Art. 11 Sec. 5 Subd. 9 (Minn. Stat. 144.396 Subd. 10)http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpcd/tpc/reports/documents/2013TobaccoLegislativeReport_000.pdf

Taxation

Hennepin County Report Relating to the Use of Excess Sales Tax Revenues. Hennepin County. 2013. HJ9115 .H46 2011/2012. Minn. Publication 13-0191.
Mandated by: 2006 Minn. Laws Chap. 257 Sec. 12 (Minn. Stat. 473.757 Subd. 2)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130191.pdf

Payment in Lieu of Taxes for State Natural Resources Lands. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. December 1, 2012. HJ2338 .P396 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0167.
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 35http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/aboutdnr/reports/legislative/2012_pilt_report.pdf

Hinze, Steve and Nina Manzi. Targeting: A Property Tax Relief Program for Qualifying Homeowners (Updated). Minn. House of Representatives - House Research. December 2012. HJ4121.M62 H569 2012 rev.. Minn. Publication 13-0117.

Templin, Cynthia. Tax Rankings & Minnesota (Based on US Department of Commerce Data). Minn. House of Representatives - Minn. House of Representatives Fiscal Analysis Department. December 2012. HJ2415 .T396 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0178.

The Hidden Cost of Offshore Tax Havens: State Budgets Under Pressure from Tax Loophole Abuse. U.S. PIRG. January 2013. HV6344.U6 H53 2013.

Who Pays?: A Distributional Analysis of the Tax Systems in All 50 States. Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. January 2013. HJ2385 .W57 2013.

Telecommunications

Telecommunications Access Minnesota: Annual Report to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. Minn. Dept. of Commerce. January 30, 2013. HV2502.5 .A56 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0207.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 237.55https://www.edockets.state.mn.us/EFiling/edockets/searchDocuments.do?method=showPoup&documentId={1F1CACBB-A6FD-48C4-8E7E-FF297AEF1E74}&documentTitle=20131-83346-01

Traffic Safety

Corona Insights. 2012 Traffic Safety Behaviors Survey. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety. 2012. TL152.3 .T734 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0255.

A Legislative Study of Student Transportation. Minn. Dept. of Administration. January 2013. LB2864 .L44 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0083.
Mandated by: 2012 Minn. Laws Chap. 292 Art. 4 Sec. 17 Subd. 1http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130083.pdf

Investigating the Effectiveness of Intelligent Lane Control Signals on Driver Behavior. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. August 2012. C13-0003.

Investigation of Pedestrian/Bicyclist Risk in Minnesota Roundabout Crossings. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. September 2012. C13-0002.

Legislative Report for License Reinstatement Diversion Pilot Program. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety. February 1, 2013. KFM5697.6 .L44 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0242.
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 59 Art. 3 Sec. 4 Subd. 8http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130242.pdf

The Minnesota Child Passenger Restraint and Education Account. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety. January 31, 2013. HE5614.3.M6 M55 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0225.
Mandated by: 1994 Minn. Laws Chap. 635 Art. 1 Sec. 15 (Minn. Stat. 169.685 Subd. 7)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130225.pdf

Transportation

Biennial Report on Bridge Inspection Quality Assurance. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. February 2013. TG315 .B54 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0269.
Mandated by: 2010 Minn. Laws Chap. 350 Sec. 2 (Minn. Stat. 165.03 Subd. 8)http://www.dot.state.mn.us/govrel/reports/2013/BridgeInspectionsfinalreport.pdf

Anderson, Niebuhr & Associates, Inc. Bike Trail Usage Focus Groups Report. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. June 2012. C13-0004.

Counties Transit Improvement Board Annual Legislative Report. Metropolitan Council. January 31, 2013. HE4491.M62 C68 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0219.
Mandated by: 2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 152 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 11 (Minn. Stat. 297A.992)http://www.mnrides.org/sites/default/files/downloads/2012_legislative_report_and_briefs.pdf

County State Aid Highway Distribution Data. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. January 2013. HE356.M6 M45bx 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0318.

Interim Progress Report on the Freight Rail Economic Development Study. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. January 7, 2013. HE2301 .F74 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0094.
Mandated by: 2012 Minn. Laws Chap. 287 Art. 3 Sec. 44 (Minn. Stat. 174.03 Subd. 1d)http://www.dot.state.mn.us/govrel/reports/final%20letter%20-%20Henkel.pdf

Metropolitan Freeway System Congestion Report. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. January 2013. HE336 .C64 M48 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0287.

Regional Service Improvement Plan. Metropolitan Council. November 2012. HE4491.T92 A12 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0221.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 473.145http://www.metrocouncil.org/Transportation/Publications-And-Resources/2012-2016-Regional-Service-Improvement-Plan-(RSIP).aspx

Report to the Legislature: Urban Partnership Agreement. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. January 2013. HE336.C64 U73 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0182.
Mandated by: 2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 306 Sec. 6http://www.dot.state.mn.us/govrel/reports/2013/upareport.pdf

Southwest Transitway Draft Environmental Impact Statement. Metropolitan Council. October 2012. HE4491.T92 S688 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0370.
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 93 Art. 1 Sec. 12 Subd. 2http://www.metrocouncil.org/Transportation/Projects/Current-Projects/Southwest-LRT/Environmental/DEIS.aspx

Transportation Improvement Program for the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Metropolitan Council. 2013. HE310 .T85 M47ax 2013/2016. Minn. Publication 13-0216.

Trunk Highway Debt Service Report. Minn. Management & Budget. February 13, 2013. HE356.M6 T78 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0311.
Mandated by: 2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 152 Art. 2 Sec. 1 Subd. 2 (Minn. Stat. 296A.083)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130311.pdf

Urban Mobility Report. Texas Transportation Institute.  HE355.3 .C64 U72 2012.

Veterans/Military Issues

Military Affairs Emergency Open Appropriation Expenditure and Reimbursement Report. Minn. Management & Budget. January 7, 2013. UA271 .M54 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0158.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 192.52http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2013/mandated/130158.pdf

Minnesota National Guard Annual Report. Minn. Dept. of Military Affairs. 2013. UA271.D462 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0210.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 190.09 Subd. 1http://www.minnesotanationalguard.org/aboutus/assets/2012_Annual_Report.pdf

Minnesota National Guard State Incentives Programs. Minn. Dept. of Military Affairs. July 1, 2012. UB323 .A5 2012. Minn. Publication 13-0212.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 192.501 Subd. 3http://www.minnesotanationalguard.org/education/state/benefits/FY%202013%20State%20Circular.pdf

Minnesota State Government Efforts to Employ and Support Veterans. Minn. Management & Budget. January 2013. UB358.M6 M563 2013. Minn. Publication 13-0124.
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 94 Art. 3 Sec. 22http://www.mmb.state.mn.us/doc/workforce-diversity/2012-veteran.pdf