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2010 Legislative Priorities

2010 Legislative Priorities. Accelerating Minnesota’s economic recovery. Priorities. Environment permitting reform Repealing the nuclear ban State budget – service delivery reform Alt teacher certification & other reforms Health care reform. Legislative Environment.

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2010 Legislative Priorities

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  1. 2010 Legislative Priorities Accelerating Minnesota’s economic recovery

  2. Priorities • Environment permitting reform • Repealing the nuclear ban • State budget – service delivery reform • Alt teacher certification & other reforms • Health care reform

  3. Legislative Environment • Unallotment court decision • Budget shortfalls continue • 2010 is an election year • Pawlenty = lame duck, but…

  4. Republicans Running for Governor

  5. Democrats Running for Governor

  6. Independence Party • Who will it select?

  7. Environmental Permitting • Permits issued after 150 days • E - Permitting • Customized EAW forms • Appeals directly to Court of Appeals

  8. Repealing Nuclear Ban • More base load needed in 10-15 years • Minnesota one of a few states with ban • Need all options on the table

  9. State Budget: Spending Reform • Needed now more than ever • Shortfall expected for rest of biennium • $5.4 b shortfall projected for 2012-13 • Tax increases won’t solve problem!

  10. Why Spending Reform is Needed Source: Budget Trends Commission

  11. State Budget • Budget process reform • Increasing productivity • Reducing overhead expenses

  12. State Budget: Budget Process Reform • “Priorities of Government” • Stop over committing in good times

  13. State Budget:Increasing Productivity • Service redesign • Health care programs & long-term care • Teacher training & special education • County services • Shared services • Competitively sourcing services

  14. State Budget:Reducing Overhead Costs • No post-retirement health benefits • Private sector style health insurance • Defined contribution pension plans when feasible

  15. K-12 Education Reforms • Alternative teacher certification • GRAD tests • Shared services • Tenure & pensions

  16. Health Care Reform • GAMC & other state programs • Ensure implementation of ‘08 reforms • Adjust to federal reforms?

  17. Other issues • Economic development • Civil justice • Transportation • Elections

  18. Economic Development • Top priority: Better environment for all! • 2010 best opportunities: • Permitting reform • Investment tax credit • Rethink state’s strategy

  19. Civil Justice – Class Actions • Immediate appeal of class designation • Stay of all proceedings during appeal

  20. Transportation • Implement greater efficiencies • Sustainability of funding • Allow enhanced drivers licenses

  21. Elections • June primary • Reapportionment commission

  22. BusinessConnection

  23. Your input!

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