Metropolitan Council; removal of members of the council for cause authorized, governor appointment of a vice-chair provided, council member salary and benefits specified, and annual reviews of the regional administrator by the council required.
Monitoring of biofuel, air emissions, wastewater, and coproducts for the presence of certain chemicals required; voluntary biomonitoring of biofuel plant employees provided; and money appropriated.
Coverage of medical services and prescription medications for the treatment of dementia required, and step therapy requirements for medical assistance modified.
Permit holders harvesting or destroying aquatic plants required to safely use scuba diving equipment, and commercial diving operation requirements established.
State-owned land in the Cloquet Forestry Center transferred to the University of Minnesota, defeasance of outstanding debt on certain state bond financed property funding provided, and money appropriated.