<div class="xtend"><a id="pl.1.1"></a><var>1.1</var>CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON H. F. No. 2214<br />
         		
         <div class="xtend_ce"><a id="pl.1.2"></a><var>1.2</var>A bill for an act<br />
            		
         </div><a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>relating to transportation; making technical changes to provisions affecting the <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>Department of Transportation; clarifying contracting requirements; modifying <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>U-turn rules; providing bridge inspection authority in certain instances; <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>modifying seasonal load restrictions; modifying Web site requirements to <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>advertise for bids; modifying reporting requirements; modifying appropriations;<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 16A.124, subdivision 5; 161.32, <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>subdivision 5; 162.06, subdivision 1; 162.081, subdivision 4; 162.12, subdivision <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>1; 165.03, subdivision 3; 165.12, subdivision 1; 169.19, subdivision 2; 169.781, <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>subdivision 10; 169.782, subdivision 4; 169.865, subdivision 2; 169.87, <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>subdivision 6; 171.02, subdivision 2; 171.03; 174.37, subdivision 6; 221.031, by <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var>adding subdivisions; 331A.12; Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, sections <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>161.44, subdivision 1a; 169.19, subdivision 1; 174.12, subdivision 2; Laws 2010, <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var>chapter 189, sections 15, subdivision 12; 26, subdivision 4; Laws 2012, chapter <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>287, article 2, sections 1; 3; Laws 2012, First Special Session chapter 1, article 1, <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>section 28; Laws 2013, chapter 127, section 67; repealing Minnesota Statutes <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>2012, section 161.115, subdivision 240; Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>section 221.0314, subdivision 9a.<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var>May 13, 2014<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var>The Honorable Paul Thissen<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var>Speaker of the House of Representatives<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var>The Honorable Sandra L. Pappas<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.24"></a><var>1.24</var>President of the Senate<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.25"></a><var>1.25</var>We, the undersigned conferees for H. F. No. 2214 report that we have agreed upon <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.26"></a><var>1.26</var>the items in dispute and recommend as follows:<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.27"></a><var>1.27</var>That the Senate recede from its amendments and that H. F. No. 2214 be further <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.28"></a><var>1.28</var>amended as follows:<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.29"></a><var>1.29</var>Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:<br />
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         		<a id="bill.0.1.0"></a><a id="pl.1.30"></a><var>1.30</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 16A.124, subdivision 5, is amended to <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.31"></a><var>1.31</var>read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.32"></a><var>1.32</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 5. <b>Payment of interest on late payments required.</b> (a) A state agency <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.33"></a><var>1.33</var>shall pay interest to a vendor for undisputed billings when the agency has not paid the <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.34"></a><var>1.34</var>billing within 30 days following receipt of the invoice, merchandise, or service whichever <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.1"></a><var>2.1</var>is later. A negotiated contract or agreement between a vendor and a state agency which <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.2"></a><var>2.2</var>requires an audit by the state agency prior to acceptance and payment of the vendor's <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var>invoice shall not be considered past due until 30 days after the completion of the audit by <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var>the state agency. Before any interest payment is made, the vendor must invoice the state <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var>agency for such interest. For a construction contract utilizing partial payments based on an <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var>engineer's estimate or a payment application approved by an architect, an invoice includes <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var>an engineer's estimate or a payment application, as applicable, if made in regular intervals <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var>that are: (1) as specified in the contract, and (2) no less frequent than once per month.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var>(b) The rate of interest paid by the agency on undisputed bills not paid within 30 <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var>days shall be 1-1/2 percent per month or any part thereof.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var>(c) All interest penalties and collection costs must be paid from the agency's current <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var>operating budget. No agency may seek to increase its appropriation for the purpose of <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var>obtaining funds to pay interest penalties or collection costs.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var>(d) Any vendor who prevails in a civil action to collect interest penalties from a state <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var>agency shall be awarded its costs and disbursements, including attorney's fees, incurred <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var>in bringing the actions.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var>(e) No interest penalties may accrue against an agency that delays payment of a bill <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var>due to a disagreement with the vendor; provided, that the dispute must be settled within 30 <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var>days after the bill became overdue. Upon the resolution of the dispute, the agency must <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var>pay the vendor accrued interest on all proper invoices for which payment was not received <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var>within the applicable time limit contained in subdivision 3. No interest penalties accrue <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var>under this section against an agency for claims made by a contractor under a construction <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>contract.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>(f) The minimum monthly interest penalty payment that a state agency shall pay a <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var>vendor for the unpaid balance for any one overdue bill equal to or in excess of $100 is <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var>$10. For unpaid balances of less than $100, the state agency shall pay the actual penalty <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>due to the vendor.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.0.2.0"></a><a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 161.14, is amended by adding a subdivision <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var>to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 76. <b>Michael Duane Clickner Memorial Bridge.</b> The bridge over the <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>Mississippi River on marked Trunk Highway 60 at the city of Wabasha, is designated <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var>"Michael Duane Clickner Memorial Bridge." The commissioner of transportation shall <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.33"></a><var>2.33</var>adopt a suitable design to mark this bridge and erect appropriate signs, subject to section <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.34"></a><var>2.34</var>161.139.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.0.3.0"></a><a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 161.32, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 5. <b>Default by contractor.</b> In cases where work is being done under contract <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var>and the commissioner finds that the contractor has failed to comply within 60 days the <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var>period specified in the contract from the date of receipt of a written demand to make <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var>arrangements, satisfactory to the commissioner, to correct specified delays, neglect, or <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>default, within the control of the contractor, the commissioner may negotiate with others, <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>with the approval of the defaulting contractor's surety, for the completion of the contract <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>according to the terms and provisions of the contract.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.0.4.0"></a><a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 161.44, subdivision 1a, is <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 1a. <b>Periodic review.</b> (a) The commissioner is encouraged to examine all real <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>property owned by the state and under the custodial control of the department to decide <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>whether any real property may be suitable for sale or some other means of disposal.<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>(b) The commissioner may not sell or otherwise dispose of property under this <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>subdivision unless: (1) an analysis has been performed of suitability of the property <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var>for bicycle or pedestrian facilities, which must take into account consider any relevant <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var>nonmotorized transportation plans or in the absence of such plans, demographic and <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>development factors affecting the region; and (2) the analysis, demonstrates that (i) the <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>property or a portion of it is not reasonably suitable for bicycle or pedestrian facilities, <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>and (ii) there is not a likelihood of bicycle or pedestrian facility development involving <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>the property; or (2) the use of the property for bicycle or pedestrian facilities is protected <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>by deed restriction, easement, agreement, or other means.<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>(c) The commissioner shall report the findings under paragraph (a) to the house <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var>of representatives and senate committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>and finance by March 1 of each odd-numbered year. The report may be submitted <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var>electronically, and is subject to section 
         <statute_ref>3.195, subdivision 1</statute_ref>.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.0.5.0"></a><a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 162.06, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Estimate.</b> (a) By December 15 of each year the commissioner shall <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>estimate the amount of money that will be available to the county state-aid highway <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var>fund during that fiscal year. The amount available must be based on actual receipts from <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var>July 1 through October 31, at the time of the allocation calculation, the unallocated fund <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.32"></a><var>3.32</var>balance, and the projected receipts for the remainder of the fiscal year. The amount <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.33"></a><var>3.33</var>available, except for deductions as provided in this section, shall be apportioned by the <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.34"></a><var>3.34</var>commissioner to the counties as provided in section 
         <statute_ref>162.07</statute_ref>.<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.1"></a><var>4.1</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) For purposes of this section, "amount available" means the amount estimated in <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.2"></a><var>4.2</var>paragraph (a).<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.6.0"></a><a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 162.081, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 4. <b>Formula for distribution to towns; purposes.</b> (a) Money apportioned to <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var>a county from the town road account must be distributed to the treasurer of each town <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var>within the county, according to a distribution formula adopted by the county board. <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>The formula must take into account each town's levy for road and bridge purposes, its<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var> population and town road mileage, and other factors the county board deems advisable <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>in the interests of achieving equity among the towns. Distribution of town road funds <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var>to each town treasurer must be made by March 1, annually, or within 30 days after <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var>receipt of payment from the commissioner. Distribution of funds to town treasurers in a <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var>county which has not adopted a distribution formula under this subdivision must be made <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>according to a formula prescribed by the commissioner by rule.<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var>(b) Money distributed to a town under this subdivision may be expended by the <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>town only for the construction, reconstruction, and gravel maintenance of town roads <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>within the town.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.0.7.0"></a><a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 162.12, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Estimate of accruals.</b> By December 15 of each year the <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>commissioner shall estimate the amount of money that will be available to the municipal <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var>state-aid street fund during that fiscal year. The amount available is based on actual <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var>receipts from July 1 through October 31, at the time of the allocation calculation, the <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var>unallocated fund balance, and the projected receipts for the remainder of the fiscal year. <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>The total available, except for deductions as provided herein, shall be apportioned by the <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var>commissioner to the cities having a population of 5,000 or more as hereinafter provided.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.0.8.0"></a><a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 165.03, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 3. <b>County inventory and inspection records and reports.</b> The county <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>engineer shall maintain a complete inventory record of all bridges as set forth in subdivision <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var>2, paragraph (b), clause (2), with the inspection reports thereof, and shall certify annually <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.29"></a><var>4.29</var>to the commissioner, as prescribed by the commissioner, that inspections have been made <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.30"></a><var>4.30</var>at regular intervals, not to exceed the intervals outlined in subdivision 1a. A report of the <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.31"></a><var>4.31</var>inspections must be filed annually, on or before February 15 of each year, with the county <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.32"></a><var>4.32</var>auditor or town clerk, or the governing body of the municipality. The report must contain <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.33"></a><var>4.33</var>recommendations for the correction of or identify any deficiency requiring action, including <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var>the legal posting of load limits or the need to have a load rating analysis performed, on any <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var>bridge or structure that is found to be understrength or unsafe. The report may also contain <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var>other recommendations for improving the safety of understrength or unsafe bridges.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.0.9.0"></a><a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 165.12, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Duty</b><b> Authority</b><b> of county when town fails.</b> (a) Notwithstanding <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var>any law to the contrary, a county has the following authority regarding town bridges <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var>within its jurisdictional boundaries.<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var>(b) When it becomes necessary to reconstruct or repair a bridge on any town road <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var>in any town or upon any town line in this state, and the bridge is unsafe for travel or has <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var>been condemned by the proper authorities, and the town or towns charged with the duty of <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var>maintaining the bridge fail, neglect, or omit to construct, reconstruct, or repair the same or <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.12"></a><var>5.12</var>provide for the expense or cost of so constructing, reconstructing, or repairing the same, as <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.13"></a><var>5.13</var>identified in the report provided to the town or towns under section 165.03, subdivision <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.14"></a><var>5.14</var>3, the county board of the county in which the town or towns are located shall have the <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.15"></a><var>5.15</var>power and authority to reconstruct and repair the bridge upon giving notice to the town <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.16"></a><var>5.16</var>board of the town or towns of its intention to do so and fixing a time and place for a <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.17"></a><var>5.17</var>hearing as to the necessity and advisability of the reconstruction or repair.<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.18"></a><var>5.18</var>(c) If a load rating analysis is required and has not been performed within 90 days of <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.19"></a><var>5.19</var>the date the report required in section 165.03, subdivision 3, was delivered to the town, <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.20"></a><var>5.20</var>the county is authorized to perform the analysis. Before it performs an analysis on a <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.21"></a><var>5.21</var>town bridge, the county shall notify the town or towns that if the town or towns do not <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.22"></a><var>5.22</var>perform the analysis within 90 days the county will perform the analysis and bill the <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.23"></a><var>5.23</var>town or towns for all related expenses. If the town performs the analysis, a copy shall <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.24"></a><var>5.24</var>be provided to the county engineer. If the county performs the analysis, a copy shall be <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.25"></a><var>5.25</var>provided to the town clerk.<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.26"></a><var>5.26</var>(d) If a load rating analysis determines a new or different load posting is required on <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.27"></a><var>5.27</var>a town bridge, the town or towns charged with the duty of maintaining the bridge shall <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.28"></a><var>5.28</var>provide the required posting within 30 days. If the town or towns fail to provide the <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.29"></a><var>5.29</var>required posting, the county is authorized to provide the required posting. Before posting <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.30"></a><var>5.30</var>a load limit on a town bridge, the county shall notify the town or towns that if the town <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.31"></a><var>5.31</var>or towns do not provide the posting within 30 days the county will provide the required <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.32"></a><var>5.32</var>posting and bill the town or towns for all related expenses, unless the town or towns and <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.33"></a><var>5.33</var>the county agree to post the bridge in less than 30 days and at an agreed-upon cost.<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.34"></a><var>5.34</var>(e) If a bridge constitutes a critical risk to public safety because its deficiencies, if <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.35"></a><var>5.35</var>not immediately corrected, could result in collapse or partial collapse, the county engineer <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.1"></a><var>6.1</var>is authorized to immediately close the bridge. The bridge shall remain closed until the <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.2"></a><var>6.2</var>necessary steps are taken to remove the threat of collapse or partial collapse, or until a <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.3"></a><var>6.3</var>subsequent inspection determines the issues resulting in closure are resolved. The county <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.4"></a><var>6.4</var>may bill the town or towns for all related expenses.<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.5"></a><var>6.5</var>(f) A county is not liable for a town's or towns' failure to act as required by this <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.6"></a><var>6.6</var>section or section 165.03.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.10.0"></a><a id="pl.6.7"></a><var>6.7</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 169.19, subdivision 1, is <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.8"></a><var>6.8</var>amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.9"></a><var>6.9</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Turning at intersection.</b> The driver of a vehicle intending to turn <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.10"></a><var>6.10</var>at an intersection shall do so as follows:<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.11"></a><var>6.11</var>(a) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, both the approach for a right turn <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.12"></a><var>6.12</var>and a right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.13"></a><var>6.13</var>roadway. When necessary to accommodate vehicle configuration, a driver is permitted to <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.14"></a><var>6.14</var>make a right turn into the farthest lane of a roadway with two or more lanes in the same <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.15"></a><var>6.15</var>direction in order to make a U-turn at a reduced conflict intersection, if it is safe to do so.<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.16"></a><var>6.16</var>(b) Approach for a left turn on other than one-way roadways shall be made in that <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.17"></a><var>6.17</var>portion of the right half of the roadway nearest the centerline thereof, and after entering <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.18"></a><var>6.18</var>the intersection the left turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection to the right of the <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.19"></a><var>6.19</var>centerline of the roadway being entered. Whenever practicable the left turn shall be made <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.20"></a><var>6.20</var>in that portion of the intersection to the left of the center of the intersection.<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.21"></a><var>6.21</var>(c) Approach for a left turn from a two-way roadway into a one-way roadway shall <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.22"></a><var>6.22</var>be made in that portion of the right half of the roadway nearest the centerline thereof and <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.23"></a><var>6.23</var>by passing to the right of such centerline where it enters the intersection.<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.24"></a><var>6.24</var>(d) A left turn from a one-way roadway into a two-way roadway shall be made <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.25"></a><var>6.25</var>from the left-hand lane and by passing to the right of the centerline of the roadway being <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.26"></a><var>6.26</var>entered upon leaving the intersection.<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.27"></a><var>6.27</var>(e) Where both streets or roadways are one way, both the approach for a left turn and <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.28"></a><var>6.28</var>a left turn shall be made as close as practicable to the left-hand curb or edge of the roadway.<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.29"></a><var>6.29</var>(f) Local authorities in their respective jurisdictions may cause markers, buttons, or <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.30"></a><var>6.30</var>signs to be placed within or adjacent to intersections and thereby require and direct that a <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.31"></a><var>6.31</var>different course from that specified in this section be traveled by vehicles turning at an <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.32"></a><var>6.32</var>intersection, and when markers, buttons, or signs are so placed no driver of a vehicle shall <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.33"></a><var>6.33</var>turn a vehicle at an intersection other than as directed and required by such markers, <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.34"></a><var>6.34</var>buttons, or signs.<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.1"></a><var>7.1</var>(g) Whenever it is necessary for the driver of a motor vehicle to cross a bicycle <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.2"></a><var>7.2</var>lane adjacent to the driver's lane of travel to make a turn, the driver shall first signal the <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.3"></a><var>7.3</var>movement, then drive the motor vehicle into the bicycle lane prior to making the turn, <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.4"></a><var>7.4</var>but only after it is safe to do so. The driver shall then make the turn consistent with any <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.5"></a><var>7.5</var>traffic markers, buttons, or signs, yielding the right-of-way to any vehicles or bicycles <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.6"></a><var>7.6</var>approaching so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.11.0"></a><a id="pl.7.7"></a><var>7.7</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 169.19, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.8"></a><var>7.8</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>U-turn.</b> No vehicle shall be turned so as to proceed in the opposite <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.9"></a><var>7.9</var>direction upon any curve, or upon the approach to or near the crest of a grade, where <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.10"></a><var>7.10</var>such the vehicle cannot be seen by the driver of any other vehicle approaching from <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.11"></a><var>7.11</var>either direction within 1,000 feet, nor shall the driver of a vehicle turn the vehicle so as to <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.12"></a><var>7.12</var>proceed in the opposite direction unless the movement can be made safely and without <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.13"></a><var>7.13</var>interfering with other traffic. When necessary to accommodate vehicle configuration on a <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.14"></a><var>7.14</var>roadway with two or more lanes in the same direction, a driver may turn the vehicle into <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.15"></a><var>7.15</var>the farthest lane and temporarily use the shoulder to make a U-turn.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.12.0"></a><a id="pl.7.16"></a><var>7.16</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 169.771, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.17"></a><var>7.17</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Inspection by state trooper.</b> (a) The commissioner of public safety is <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.18"></a><var>7.18</var>directed to accelerate spot-check inspections for unsafe motor vehicles and motor vehicle <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.19"></a><var>7.19</var>equipment. Such inspections shall be conducted by the personnel of the State Patrol who <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.20"></a><var>7.20</var>shall give the operator of a commercial motor vehicle a signed and dated document as <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.21"></a><var>7.21</var>evidence of the inspection.<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.22"></a><var>7.22</var>(b) However, personnel of the State Patrol may not conduct another spot inspection <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.23"></a><var>7.23</var>of a commercial motor vehicle if (1) the operator of the vehicle can show evidence of an <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.24"></a><var>7.24</var>inspection, which is free of critical defects, conducted in Minnesota according to this <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.25"></a><var>7.25</var>section or section 
         <statute_ref>169.781</statute_ref> within the previous 90 days and (2) a state trooper does not <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.26"></a><var>7.26</var>have probable cause to believe the vehicle or its equipment is unsafe or that the operator <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.27"></a><var>7.27</var>has engaged in illegal activity. In addition, if the operator shows the state trooper evidence <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.28"></a><var>7.28</var>that the commercial motor vehicle has been inspected within the previous 90 days, but the <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.29"></a><var>7.29</var>officer has probable cause to believe the vehicle or its equipment is unsafe or to suspect <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.30"></a><var>7.30</var>illegal activity, then the vehicle may be inspected to confirm the existence or absence of an <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.31"></a><var>7.31</var>unsafe condition or of the suspected illegal activity.<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.32"></a><var>7.32</var>(c) A vehicle stopped under this section and determined to be a covered farm <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.33"></a><var>7.33</var>vehicle as defined in Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 390.5, and not carrying <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.34"></a><var>7.34</var>hazardous materials of a type or quantity that requires the vehicle to be placarded in <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.1"></a><var>8.1</var>accordance with Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 172.504, is exempt from <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.2"></a><var>8.2</var>further inspection under this section. If probable cause exists to believe the vehicle or its <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.3"></a><var>8.3</var>equipment is unsafe or illegal activity is suspected, enforcement action may be initiated.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.13.0"></a><a id="pl.8.4"></a><var>8.4</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 169.781, subdivision 10, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.5"></a><var>8.5</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 10. <b>Exemption</b><b> Exemptions</b><b>.</b> (a) This section does not apply to a vehicle <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.6"></a><var>8.6</var>operated by a motor carrier of passengers, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>221.012, subdivision 26</statute_ref>, <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.7"></a><var>8.7</var>if the vehicle has been inspected under section 
         <statute_ref>221.0252, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, paragraph (a), <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.8"></a><var>8.8</var>clause (2), within the previous 12 months.<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.9"></a><var>8.9</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) This section does not apply to a covered farm vehicle, as defined in Code of <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.10"></a><var>8.10</var>Federal Regulations, title 49, section 390.5, that is not carrying hazardous materials of <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.11"></a><var>8.11</var>a type or quantity that requires the vehicle to be placarded in accordance with Code of <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.12"></a><var>8.12</var>Federal Regulations, title 49, section 172.504.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.14.0"></a><a id="pl.8.13"></a><var>8.13</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 169.782, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.14"></a><var>8.14</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 4. <b>Exceptions.</b> (a) With the exception of subdivision 2, paragraph (a), clause <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.15"></a><var>8.15</var>(2), this section does not apply to a commercial motor vehicle that is a farm truck that may <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.16"></a><var>8.16</var>be operated by a person not holding a commercial driver's license.<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.17"></a><var>8.17</var>(b) This section does not apply to a commercial motor vehicle held for resale by a <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.18"></a><var>8.18</var>motor vehicle dealer licensed under section 
         <statute_ref>168.27</statute_ref>.<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.19"></a><var>8.19</var>(c) This section does not apply to a covered farm vehicle as defined in Code of <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.20"></a><var>8.20</var>Federal Regulations, title 49, section 390.5, that is not carrying hazardous materials of <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.21"></a><var>8.21</var>a type or quantity that requires the vehicle to be placarded in accordance with Code of <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.22"></a><var>8.22</var>Federal Regulations, title 49, section 172.504.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.15.0"></a><a id="pl.8.23"></a><var>8.23</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 169.865, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.24"></a><var>8.24</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Seven-axle vehicles.</b> (a) A road authority may issue an annual permit <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.25"></a><var>8.25</var>authorizing a vehicle or combination of vehicles with a total of seven or more axles to <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.26"></a><var>8.26</var>haul raw or unprocessed agricultural products and be operated with a gross vehicle weight <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.27"></a><var>8.27</var>of up to:<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.28"></a><var>8.28</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) 97,000 pounds; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.29"></a><var>8.29</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) 99,000 pounds during the period set by the commissioner under section 
         <statute_ref>169.826, <br />
            		<a id="pl.8.30"></a><var>8.30</var>subdivision 1
         </statute_ref>.<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.31"></a><var>8.31</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Drivers of vehicles operating under this subdivision must comply with driver <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.32"></a><var>8.32</var>qualification requirements adopted under section 
         <statute_ref>221.0314, subdivisions 2</statute_ref> to 5, and Code <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.1"></a><var>9.1</var>of Federal Regulations, title 49, parts 40 and 382, unless exempt under section 221.031, <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.2"></a><var>9.2</var>subdivision 2c.<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.3"></a><var>9.3</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The fee for a permit issued under this subdivision is $500.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.16.0"></a><a id="pl.9.4"></a><var>9.4</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 171.02, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.5"></a><var>9.5</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Driver's license classifications, endorsements, exemptions.</b> (a) Drivers' <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.6"></a><var>9.6</var>licenses are classified according to the types of vehicles that may be driven by the holder <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.7"></a><var>9.7</var>of each type or class of license. The commissioner may, as appropriate, subdivide the <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.8"></a><var>9.8</var>classes listed in this subdivision and issue licenses classified accordingly.<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.9"></a><var>9.9</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c), clauses (1) and (2), and subdivision 2a, no <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.10"></a><var>9.10</var>class of license is valid to operate a motorcycle, school bus, tank vehicle, double-trailer <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.11"></a><var>9.11</var>or triple-trailer combination, vehicle transporting hazardous materials, or bus, unless <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.12"></a><var>9.12</var>so endorsed. There are four general classes of licenses as described in paragraphs (c) <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.13"></a><var>9.13</var>through (f).<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.14"></a><var>9.14</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Class D drivers' licenses are valid for:<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.15"></a><var>9.15</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) operating all farm trucks if the farm truck is:<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.16"></a><var>9.16</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) controlled and operated by a farmer, including operation by an immediate family <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.17"></a><var>9.17</var>member or an employee of the farmer;<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.18"></a><var>9.18</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) used to transport agricultural products, farm machinery, or farm supplies, <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.19"></a><var>9.19</var>including hazardous materials, to or from a farm;<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.20"></a><var>9.20</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) not used in the operations of a common or contract motor carrier as governed by <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.21"></a><var>9.21</var>Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, part 365; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.22"></a><var>9.22</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) used within 150 miles of the farm;<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.23"></a><var>9.23</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) notwithstanding paragraph (b), operating an authorized emergency vehicle, as <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.24"></a><var>9.24</var>defined in section 
         <statute_ref>169.011, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, whether or not in excess of 26,000 pounds <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.25"></a><var>9.25</var>gross vehicle weight;<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.26"></a><var>9.26</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) operating a recreational vehicle as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>168.002, subdivision 27</statute_ref>, <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.27"></a><var>9.27</var>that is operated for personal use;<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.28"></a><var>9.28</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) operating all single-unit vehicles except vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.29"></a><var>9.29</var>more than 26,000 pounds, vehicles designed to carry more than 15 passengers including <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.30"></a><var>9.30</var>the driver, and vehicles that carry hazardous materials;<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.31"></a><var>9.31</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) notwithstanding paragraph (d), operating a type A school bus or a multifunction <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.32"></a><var>9.32</var>school activity bus without a school bus endorsement if the requirements of subdivision 2a <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.33"></a><var>9.33</var>are satisfied, as determined by the commissioner;<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.34"></a><var>9.34</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) operating any vehicle or combination of vehicles when operated by a licensed <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.35"></a><var>9.35</var>peace officer while on duty; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.1"></a><var>10.1</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(7) towing vehicles if:<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.2"></a><var>10.2</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) the towed vehicles have a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or less; or<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.3"></a><var>10.3</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) the towed vehicles have a gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 pounds and <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.4"></a><var>10.4</var>the combination of vehicles has a gross vehicle weight of 26,000 pounds or less.; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.5"></a><var>10.5</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(8) operating a covered farm vehicle as defined in Code of Federal Regulations, <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.6"></a><var>10.6</var>title 49, section 390.5, that is not carrying hazardous materials of a type or quantity that <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.7"></a><var>10.7</var>requires the vehicle to be placarded in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations, <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.8"></a><var>10.8</var>title 49, section 172.504.<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.9"></a><var>10.9</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Class C drivers' licenses are valid for:<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.10"></a><var>10.10</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) operating class D motor vehicles;<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.11"></a><var>10.11</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) with a hazardous materials endorsement, operating class D vehicles to transport <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.12"></a><var>10.12</var>hazardous materials;<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.13"></a><var>10.13</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) with a passenger endorsement, operating buses; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.14"></a><var>10.14</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) with a passenger endorsement and school bus endorsement, operating school <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.15"></a><var>10.15</var>buses.<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.16"></a><var>10.16</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Class B drivers' licenses are valid for:<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.17"></a><var>10.17</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) operating all class C motor vehicles, class D motor vehicles, and all other <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.18"></a><var>10.18</var>single-unit motor vehicles including, with a passenger endorsement, buses; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.19"></a><var>10.19</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) towing only vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or less.<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.20"></a><var>10.20</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Class A drivers' licenses are valid for operating any vehicle or combination of <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.21"></a><var>10.21</var>vehicles.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.17.0"></a><a id="pl.10.22"></a><var>10.22</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 17. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 171.03, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.23"></a><var>10.23</var><b>171.03 PERSONS EXEMPT.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.10.24"></a><var>10.24</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following persons are exempt from license hereunder:<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.25"></a><var>10.25</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) A person in the employ or service of the United States federal government is <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.26"></a><var>10.26</var>exempt while driving or operating a motor vehicle owned by or leased to the United <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.27"></a><var>10.27</var>States federal government.<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.28"></a><var>10.28</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) A person in the employ or service of the United States federal government is <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.29"></a><var>10.29</var>exempt from the requirement to possess a valid class A, class B, or class C commercial <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.30"></a><var>10.30</var>driver's license while driving or operating for military purposes a commercial motor <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.31"></a><var>10.31</var>vehicle for the United States federal government if the person is:<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.32"></a><var>10.32</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) on active duty in the U. S. Coast Guard;<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.33"></a><var>10.33</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) on active duty in a branch of the U. S. armed forces, which includes the Army, <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.34"></a><var>10.34</var>Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps;<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.35"></a><var>10.35</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) a member of a reserve component of the U. S. armed forces; or<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.1"></a><var>11.1</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) on active duty in the Army National Guard or Air National Guard, which <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.2"></a><var>11.2</var>includes (i) a member on full-time National Guard duty, (ii) a member undergoing <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.3"></a><var>11.3</var>part-time National Guard training, and (iii) a National Guard military technician, who is a <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.4"></a><var>11.4</var>civilian required to wear a military uniform.<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.5"></a><var>11.5</var>The exemption provided under this paragraph does not apply to a U. S. armed forces <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.6"></a><var>11.6</var>reserve technician.<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.7"></a><var>11.7</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) A person operating a covered farm vehicle as defined in Code of Federal <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.8"></a><var>11.8</var>Regulations, title 49, section 390.05, that is not carrying hazardous materials of a type <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.9"></a><var>11.9</var>or quantity that requires the vehicle to be placarded in accordance with Code of Federal <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.10"></a><var>11.10</var>Regulations, title 49, section 172.504, is exempt from the requirement to possess a valid <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.11"></a><var>11.11</var>class A, class B, or class C commercial driver's license.<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.12"></a><var>11.12</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) (d) Any person while driving or operating any farm tractor or implement of <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.13"></a><var>11.13</var>husbandry temporarily on a highway is exempt. For purposes of this section, an all-terrain <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.14"></a><var>11.14</var>vehicle, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>84.92, subdivision 8</statute_ref>, an off-highway motorcycle, as defined <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.15"></a><var>11.15</var>in section 
         <statute_ref>84.787, subdivision 7</statute_ref>, and an off-road vehicle, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>84.797, <br />
            		<a id="pl.11.16"></a><var>11.16</var>subdivision 7
         </statute_ref>, are not implements of husbandry.<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.17"></a><var>11.17</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) (e) A nonresident who is at least 15 years of age and who has in immediate <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.18"></a><var>11.18</var>possession a valid driver's license issued to the nonresident in the home state or country <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.19"></a><var>11.19</var>may operate a motor vehicle in this state only as a driver.<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.20"></a><var>11.20</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) (f) A nonresident who has in immediate possession a valid commercial driver's <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.21"></a><var>11.21</var>license issued by a state or jurisdiction in accordance with the standards of Code of <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.22"></a><var>11.22</var>Federal Regulations, title 49, part 383, and who is operating in Minnesota the class of <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.23"></a><var>11.23</var>commercial motor vehicle authorized by the issuing state or jurisdiction is exempt.<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.24"></a><var>11.24</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) (g) Any nonresident who is at least 18 years of age, whose home state or country <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.25"></a><var>11.25</var>does not require the licensing of drivers may operate a motor vehicle as a driver, but only for <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.26"></a><var>11.26</var>a period of not more than 90 days in any calendar year, if the motor vehicle so operated is <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.27"></a><var>11.27</var>duly registered for the current calendar year in the home state or country of the nonresident.<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.28"></a><var>11.28</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) (h) Any person who becomes a resident of the state of Minnesota and who has <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.29"></a><var>11.29</var>in possession a valid driver's license issued to the person under and pursuant to the laws <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.30"></a><var>11.30</var>of some other state or jurisdiction or by military authorities of the United States may <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.31"></a><var>11.31</var>operate a motor vehicle as a driver, but only for a period of not more than 60 days after <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.32"></a><var>11.32</var>becoming a resident of this state, without being required to have a Minnesota driver's <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.33"></a><var>11.33</var>license as provided in this chapter.<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.34"></a><var>11.34</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) (i) Any person who becomes a resident of the state of Minnesota and who has in <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.35"></a><var>11.35</var>possession a valid commercial driver's license issued by another state or jurisdiction in <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.1"></a><var>12.1</var>accordance with the standards of Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, part 383, is exempt <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.2"></a><var>12.2</var>for not more than 30 days after becoming a resident of this state.<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.3"></a><var>12.3</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) (j) Any person operating a snowmobile, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>84.81</statute_ref>, is exempt.<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.4"></a><var>12.4</var>(j) (k) A railroad operator, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>169.035, subdivision 4</statute_ref>, paragraph <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.5"></a><var>12.5</var>(a), is exempt while operating a railroad locomotive or train, or on-track equipment while <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.6"></a><var>12.6</var>being operated upon rails. This exemption includes operation while crossing a street or <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.7"></a><var>12.7</var>highway, whether public or private.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.18.0"></a><a id="pl.12.8"></a><var>12.8</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 174.12, subdivision 2, is <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.9"></a><var>12.9</var>amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.10"></a><var>12.10</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Transportation economic development accounts.</b> (a) A transportation <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.11"></a><var>12.11</var>economic development account is established in the special revenue fund under the <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.12"></a><var>12.12</var>budgetary jurisdiction of the legislative committees having jurisdiction over transportation <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.13"></a><var>12.13</var>finance. Money in the account may be expended only as appropriated by law. The account <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.14"></a><var>12.14</var>may not contain money transferred or otherwise provided from the trunk highway fund.<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.15"></a><var>12.15</var>(b) A transportation economic development account is established in the trunk <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.16"></a><var>12.16</var>highway fund. The account consists of funds donated, allotted, transferred, or otherwise <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.17"></a><var>12.17</var>provided to the account. Money in the account may be used only for trunk highway <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.18"></a><var>12.18</var>purposes. All funds in the account available prior to August 1, 2013, are available until <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.19"></a><var>12.19</var>expended.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.19.0"></a><a id="pl.12.20"></a><var>12.20</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 19. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 174.37, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.21"></a><var>12.21</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 6. <b>Expiration.</b> Notwithstanding section 
         <statute_ref>15.059, subdivision 5</statute_ref>, the committee <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.22"></a><var>12.22</var>expires June 30, 2014 2018.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.20.0"></a><a id="pl.12.23"></a><var>12.23</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 20. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 221.031, is amended by adding a subdivision <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.24"></a><var>12.24</var>to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.25"></a><var>12.25</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2c. <b>Exemptions for covered farm vehicles.</b> (a) For the purposes of <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.26"></a><var>12.26</var>this subdivision, "covered farm vehicle" has the meaning given in Code of Federal <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.27"></a><var>12.27</var>Regulations, title 49, section 390.5.<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.28"></a><var>12.28</var>(b) A covered farm vehicle that is not carrying hazardous materials of a type or <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.29"></a><var>12.29</var>quantity that requires the vehicle to be placarded in accordance with Code of Federal <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.30"></a><var>12.30</var>Regulations, title 49, section 172.504, including the operator of the vehicle, is exempt <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.31"></a><var>12.31</var>from the federal regulations incorporated by reference in:<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.32"></a><var>12.32</var>(1) section 221.0314, subdivision 2, that consist of Code of Federal Regulations, <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.33"></a><var>12.33</var>title 49, parts 391.41 to 391.45, for physical qualifications and examinations;<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.1"></a><var>13.1</var>(2) section 221.0314, subdivision 9, for hours of service; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.2"></a><var>13.2</var>(3) section 221.0314, subdivision 10, for inspection, repair, and maintenance.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.21.0"></a><a id="pl.13.3"></a><var>13.3</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 21. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 221.031, is amended by adding a subdivision <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.4"></a><var>13.4</var>to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.5"></a><var>13.5</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2d. <b>Hours of service exemptions.</b> The federal regulations incorporated in <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.6"></a><var>13.6</var>section 221.0314, subdivision 9, for maximum driving and on-duty time, do not apply to <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.7"></a><var>13.7</var>drivers engaged in intrastate transportation within a 150-air-mile radius from the source of <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.8"></a><var>13.8</var>the commodities or from the retail or wholesale distribution point of the farm supplies for:<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.9"></a><var>13.9</var>(1) agricultural commodities or farm supplies for agricultural purposes from March <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.10"></a><var>13.10</var>15 to December 15 of each year; or<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.11"></a><var>13.11</var>(2) sugar beets from September 1 to May 15 of each year.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.22.0"></a><a id="pl.13.12"></a><var>13.12</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 22. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 331A.12, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.13"></a><var>13.13</var><b>331A.12 WEB SITE ADVERTISEMENT FOR</b><b> TRANSPORTATION </b><br />
         		<a id="pl.13.14"></a><var>13.14</var><b>PROJECT</b><b> BIDS.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.13.15"></a><var>13.15</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Definitions.</b> (a) The terms defined in this subdivision and section <br />
         		
         <statute_ref><a id="pl.13.16"></a><var>13.16</var>331A.01
         </statute_ref> apply to this section.<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.17"></a><var>13.17</var>(b) "Web site" means a specific, addressable location provided on a server connected <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.18"></a><var>13.18</var>to the Internet and hosting World Wide Web pages and other files that are generally <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.19"></a><var>13.19</var>accessible on the Internet all or most of the day.<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.20"></a><var>13.20</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Designation.</b> At the meeting of the governing body of the local public <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.21"></a><var>13.21</var>corporation a political subdivision at which the governing body must designate designates<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.22"></a><var>13.22</var> its official newspaper for the year, the governing body may designate in the same manner <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.23"></a><var>13.23</var>publication of transportation projects on the local public corporation's political subdivision's<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.24"></a><var>13.24</var> Web site. Publication on the Web site may be used in place of or in addition to any other <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.25"></a><var>13.25</var>required form of publication. Each year after designating publication on the Web site for <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.26"></a><var>13.26</var>transportation projects, the local public corporation political subdivision must publish in a <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.27"></a><var>13.27</var>qualified newspaper in the jurisdiction and on the Web site, notice that the local public <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.28"></a><var>13.28</var>corporation political subdivision will publish any advertisements for bids on its Web site.<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.29"></a><var>13.29</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 3. <b>Form, time for publication same.</b> A local public corporation political <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.30"></a><var>13.30</var>subdivision that publishes on its Web site under this section must post the information in <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.31"></a><var>13.31</var>substantially the same format and for the same period of time as required for publication <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.32"></a><var>13.32</var>in an official newspaper or other print publication.<br />
         		<a id="pl.14.1"></a><var>14.1</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 4. <b>Record retention.</b> A local public corporation political subdivision that <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.2"></a><var>14.2</var>publishes notice on its Web site under this section must ensure that a permanent record of <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.3"></a><var>14.3</var>publication is maintained in a form accessible by the public.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.23.0"></a><a id="pl.14.4"></a><var>14.4</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 23. Laws 2013, chapter 127, section 67, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.14.5"></a><var>14.5</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 67. <b>LEGISLATIVE ROUTE NO. 256 REMOVED.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.14.6"></a><var>14.6</var>(a) Minnesota Statutes, section 
         <statute_ref>161.115, subdivision 187</statute_ref>, is repealed effective the <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.7"></a><var>14.7</var>day after the commissioner of transportation receives a copy of the agreement between <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.8"></a><var>14.8</var>the commissioner and the governing body of Blue Earth County and a copy of the <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.9"></a><var>14.9</var>agreement between the commissioner and the governing body of the city of Mankato to <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.10"></a><var>14.10</var>transfer jurisdiction of Legislative Route No. 256 and notifies the revisor of statutes <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.11"></a><var>14.11</var>under paragraph (b).<br />
         		<a id="pl.14.12"></a><var>14.12</var>(b) The revisor of statutes shall delete the route identified in paragraph (a) from <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.13"></a><var>14.13</var>Minnesota Statutes when the commissioner of transportation sends notice to the revisor <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.14"></a><var>14.14</var>electronically or in writing that the conditions required to transfer the route have been <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.15"></a><var>14.15</var>satisfied.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.24.0"></a><a id="pl.14.16"></a><var>14.16</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 24. <b>INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 494 REHABILITATION PROJECT.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.14.17"></a><var>14.17</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Definition.</b> For purposes of this section, "I-494 rehabilitation <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.18"></a><var>14.18</var>project" means the trunk highway project programmed on the effective date of this section <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.19"></a><var>14.19</var>to reconstruct marked Interstate Highway 494, maintain associated bridges from the <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.20"></a><var>14.20</var>interchange with marked Interstate Highway 394 to the interchange with marked Interstate <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.21"></a><var>14.21</var>Highways 94 and 694, and establish dynamic shoulder lanes along the segment of marked <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.22"></a><var>14.22</var>Interstate Highway 494 from the interchange with marked Trunk Highway 55 to the <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.23"></a><var>14.23</var>overpass at East Fish Lake Road.<br />
         		<a id="pl.14.24"></a><var>14.24</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Project requirements.</b> The commissioner of transportation shall continue <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.25"></a><var>14.25</var>the I-494 rehabilitation project, but shall modify the project by replacing the planned <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.26"></a><var>14.26</var>dynamic shoulder lanes with an additional general purpose lane in each direction of travel. <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.27"></a><var>14.27</var>The additional general purpose lanes shall be constructed for the entire segment over <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.28"></a><var>14.28</var>which dynamic shoulder lanes had been planned.<br />
         		<a id="pl.14.29"></a><var>14.29</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.25.0"></a><a id="pl.14.30"></a><var>14.30</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 25. <b>PARKING RAMP; REQUIRED USER FINANCING.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.14.31"></a><var>14.31</var>Debt service on the design and construction costs allocated to the parking garage to <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.32"></a><var>14.32</var>be located on the block bounded by Sherburne Avenue on the north, Park Street on the <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.1"></a><var>15.1</var>west, University Avenue on the south, and North Capitol Boulevard on the east must be <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.2"></a><var>15.2</var>user-financed from parking fees collected and deposited into the state parking account and <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.3"></a><var>15.3</var>credited to the debt service account for the Legislative Office Facility.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.26.0"></a><a id="pl.15.4"></a><var>15.4</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 26. <b> REPEALER.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.15.5"></a><var>15.5</var>(a) Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 161.115, subdivision 240, is repealed.<br />
         		<a id="pl.15.6"></a><var>15.6</var>(b) Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 221.0314, subdivision 9a, is <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.7"></a><var>15.7</var>repealed."<br />
         		<a id="pl.15.8"></a><var>15.8</var>Delete the title and insert:<br />
         		
         <div class="xtend_ce"><a id="pl.15.9"></a><var>15.9</var>"A bill for an act<br />
            		
         </div><a id="pl.15.10"></a><var>15.10</var>relating to transportation; making technical changes to provisions affecting the <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.11"></a><var>15.11</var>Department of Transportation; clarifying contract and project requirements; <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.12"></a><var>15.12</var>designating the Michael Duane Clickner Memorial Bridge; providing bridge <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.13"></a><var>15.13</var>inspection authority in certain instances; modifying U-turn rules; modifying <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.14"></a><var>15.14</var>requirements for covered farm vehicles; extending an expiration date; providing <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.15"></a><var>15.15</var>an hours of service exemption; requiring user financing for a certain parking <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.16"></a><var>15.16</var>facility; modifying reporting requirements;amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.17"></a><var>15.17</var>sections 16A.124, subdivision 5; 161.14, by adding a subdivision; 161.32, <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.18"></a><var>15.18</var>subdivision 5; 162.06, subdivision 1; 162.081, subdivision 4; 162.12, subdivision <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.19"></a><var>15.19</var>1; 165.03, subdivision 3; 165.12, subdivision 1; 169.19, subdivision 2; 169.771, <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.20"></a><var>15.20</var>subdivision 2; 169.781, subdivision 10; 169.782, subdivision 4; 169.865, <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.21"></a><var>15.21</var>subdivision 2; 171.02, subdivision 2; 171.03; 174.37, subdivision 6; 221.031, by <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.22"></a><var>15.22</var>adding subdivisions; 331A.12; Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, sections <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.23"></a><var>15.23</var>161.44, subdivision 1a; 169.19, subdivision 1; 174.12, subdivision 2; Laws 2013, <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.24"></a><var>15.24</var>chapter 127, section 67; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 161.115, <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.25"></a><var>15.25</var>subdivision 240; Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 221.0314, <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.26"></a><var>15.26</var>subdivision 9a."<br />
         		
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            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.16.1"></a><var>16.1</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td colspan="3">We request the adoption of this report and repassage of the bill.<br />
                  		
               </td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.16.2"></a><var>16.2</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td>House Conferees:<br />
                  		<span width="2em"></span></td>
               <td></td>
               <td></td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.16.3"></a><var>16.3</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td><span>
                     							.....
                     						</span><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td><span>
                     							.....
                     						</span><br />
                  		
               </td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.16.4"></a><var>16.4</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td>Mary Sawatzky<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td>Mike Sundin<br />
                  		
               </td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.16.5"></a><var>16.5</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td><span>
                     							.....
                     						</span><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td></td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.16.6"></a><var>16.6</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td>Frank Hornstein<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td></td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.16.7"></a><var>16.7</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td>Senate Conferees:<br />
                  		<span width="2em"></span></td>
               <td></td>
               <td></td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.16.8"></a><var>16.8</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td><span>
                     							.....
                     						</span><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td><span>
                     							.....
                     						</span><br />
                  		
               </td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.16.9"></a><var>16.9</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td>Roger J. Reinert<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td>D. Scott Dibble<br />
                  		
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               <td><a id="pl.16.10"></a><var>16.10</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td><span>
                     							.....
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               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td></td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.16.11"></a><var>16.11</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td>Paul E. Gazelka<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td></td>
            </tr>
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