ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed these seven bills into law:

• Chapter 156, SF 2004: This bill modifies human services appropriations in order to correct the law to match the intent of the 2013 Legislature. Without this language, there would be unintended reductions to funds for children's services and adult mental health grants. The bill passed unanimously in both chambers.
• Chapter 157, HF 977: This bill regulates the organization and operation of limited liability companies, providing changes to increase uniformity and conformity. The bill passed unanimously in both chambers.
• Chapter 158, SF 1737: This bill ensures continued employer health insurance contributions for Department of Corrections employees who are permanently and totally disabled on the job. The bill passed unanimously in both chambers.
• Chapter 159, SF 1509: This bill designates March 31 as Cesar Chavez Day in the State of Minnesota. This bill passed the House 83-45 and the Senate 57-1.
• Chapter 162, SF 1762: This bill updates the Board of Cosmetologist Examiners statute and gives the board the authority to quickly update their rules. This bill also changes the composition of the Board and revises requirements for professional associations offering continuing education and for cosmetology schools. The bill passed the House 127-2 and the Senate 47-19.
• Chapter 164, SF 2221: This bill modifies drainage system provisions. The bill passed unanimously in both chambers.
• Chapter 165, SF 2108: This bill prohibits certain practices in connection with a sales representative agreement. The bill passed unanimously in both chambers.