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Governor Dayton Signs Ten Bills into Law

5/13/2017 2:30:17 PM

ST. PAUL, MN – Governor Mark Dayton today signed ten bills into law.
 
  • Chapter 29, SF 1020: This bill eliminates the cap on spending for purchase of awards and trophies by local governments.
 
  • Chapter 30, HF 1712: This bill modifies the collaborative practice requirements for certain dental hygienists.
 
  • Chapter 32, SF 1616: This bill establishes a contingent, alternate payment method for children’s hospitals that is related to a recent federal policy change in how disproportionate share hospital payments are calculated.
 
  • Chapter 34, SF 879: This bill authorizes the Minnesota Joint Underwriting Association to provide liquor liability and certain medical malpractice coverage.
 
  • Chapter 35, SF 1549: This bill adopts the 2016 recommendations of the Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council.
 
  • Chapter 36, HF 22: This bill exempts revocable trusts for family farms from reporting requirements.
 
  • Chapter 37, HF 593: This bill changes requirements relating to investigations, background checks, and disciplinary actions for real estate appraisers.
 
  • Chapter 38, HF 1118: This bill allows the purchaser of a condominium or coop housing unit to cancel a purchase agreement by electronic communication.
 
  • Chapter 39, HF 1732: This bill requires the Commissioner of Commerce to have a scheduling conference with, and issue a scheduling order to, an insurance company for examinations of market analysis.
 
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