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PRESIDENT The 2015 legislative session followed what has become a familiar theme for the homebuilding industry: play strong defense; seek opportunities for industry policy advancement; and atop our list, fix the energy and building codes. Because the legislature has a view much broader than just our industry, we navigated the major themes of the session, which this year was the creation of the state’s two-year budget. I’m pleased to report that we successfully defended the industry against harmful legislation and we made progress on an energy code performance path. As you are likely aware, we were unable to overcome the Governor’s resistance to our attempts to repeal the sprinkler mandate. While we are disappointed in this particular outcome, we are heartened knowing that we’ve won in many regards. By fighting as aggressively as we have, and in combination with our Housing First election efforts, and the coalitions we’ve now established, we know we’ve elevated BATC and the home building industry at the Capitol and with regulatory agencies. We’ve established a presence that tells lawmakers and regulators that we are not an organization or an industry to be taken lightly.
CHRIS CONTRERAS Ryland Homes and 2015 BATC President
Our strategic plan and Board of Directors vision for BATC is to position our organization as a leading industry voice advancing our mission of housing affordability for all. We have shaped our budget to support this effort and are blessed with a strong team of dedicated professionals that advocate on behalf of our businesses. If we keep building and investing in these efforts, I have no doubt that we will see better days ahead for our industry. Thank you for your support for BATC and our industry.
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SPRINKLER REPEAL AGAIN BLOCKED BY DAYTON – WE NOW TURN OUR ATTENTION TO OUR DAY IN COURT
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ENERGY PERFORMANCE PATH – PATHWAY CREATED FOR ENERGY CODE RELIEF
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BUFFER POLICY CHANGES – AG LANDS SUBJECT TO NEW BUFFER RULES
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MET COUNCIL GOVERNANCE – PROPOSALS APLENTY IN HOUSE; SENATE AND GOVERNOR LESS INTERESTED IN MET COUNCIL FIXES
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WETLANDS CONSERVATION ACT UPDATE
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FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT SECTION 404 PERMIT PROGRAM – STUDYING THE FEASIBILITY OF BRINGING 404 REVIEW TO MINNESOTA
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CODES TECHNICAL – 6-YEAR CODE CYCLE NOW PERMANENT
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WORKFORCE HOUSING INITIATIVES – AWARENESS OF HOUSING AFFORDABILITY CHANGES GROWS
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DEFENSE – PROTECTING THE INDUSTRY AGAINST HARMFUL LEGISLATION
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BUILDER-PAY ATTORNEY FEES IN WARRANTY DISPUTES
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SESSION BY THE NUMBERS
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HOUSE BILLS INTRODUCED
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BILL S SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR
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SPECIAL SESSION BILLS PA S S E D & SIGNED
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With the sprinkler mandate now in effect the legislature positioned a repeal of the mandate as part of final policy negotiations. Once again Governor Dayton refused to budge on the issue and it was not included as part of the final bill. We are not giving up. We now look to the legal challenge of the mandate at the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
Sprinkler Repeal Again Blocked by Dayton – We Now Turn Our Attention to Our Day in Court (SF 2101 Omnibus Jobs, Economic Development, Housing, & Energy Appropriations) Authors: Sen. David J. Tomassoni and Rep. Pat Garofalo BATC Position: Support Sprinkler Repeal Outcome: Did not pass Throughout the 2015 session BATC maintained discussions with key stakeholders and a bi-partisan group of legislators committed to repealing the sprinkler mandate. The result? We entered the final negotiations of the session with our strongest bi-partisan votes from both the House and Senate. BATC sprinkler language landed in two major spending bills and was a centerpiece of the global discussions in the last minutes of the session. Unfortunately we found that the Governor remains unmovable on this issue, despite bi-partisan support for homeowner choice. Amidst that pressure and the threat of a veto, legislative leaders relented and agreed to remove our sprinkler language from the bill. In our five-plus years of working to prevent this unnecessary mandate, we’ve made remarkable progress. Despite the many obstacles, not the least of which is our Governor, we’ve twice found ourselves in end of session discussions, with this most recent effort bringing us incredibly close, just hours from adjournment. The fight continues. Already in play is our legal challenge at the Minnesota Court of Appeals to the onerous building and energy codes. Our court date is set for mid-July. Hearing from our members with regard to the impact of this mandate, and knowing that sprinkler proponents want to extend this mandate to all newly constructed homes, we recognize that this battle must continue.
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An energy code performance path is a key element to making the latest code more usable & affordable. After BATC’s bill was introduced to create an energy rating index, a deal was struck with DLI to establish an alternative way to achieve our performance path objectives without entering into a rule making process. This victory will give builders much-needed trade-offs when it comes to meeting energy standards.
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Energy Performance Path – Pathway Created for Energy Code Relief (SF 2101 Omnibus Jobs, Economic Development, Housing, & Energy Appropriations) Authors: Rep. Bob Vogel BATC Position: Support Outcome: Performance Path deal reached with DLI BATC scored a key victory on one of our top 2015 priorities when we gained the commitment from the MN Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) to coordinate the build-out and promotion of an energy code performance path. New to the code this cycle, the performance path allows for energy modeling of a home pre-construction. If the simulated performance of the home is at or below the energy line established by the code, a builder has flexibility on insulation (attic, wall system) and sets the stage for a streamlined energy code inspection/enforcement process. The Performance Path in the Energy Code Wasn’t Usable The Minnesota energy code currently has a performance alternative, but the software used needs to be updated. BATC will be working with the leading ratings software company to ensure that our new energy code can be modeled. DLI has pledged in writing to assist with this effort. Legislative Action Progressed this Issue Rep. Vogel introduced HF 1977, which was included in the House Jobs & Energy Omnibus bill. The bill would require DLI to enter a rule making process to create an Energy Rating Index (ERI) for performance path compliance. After concerns were raised by DLI and others, BATC worked with DLI to establish an alternative way to achieve our performance path objectives without entering into a rule making process. What Trade-Offs are Available for Builders Meeting the Energy Performance Standard? Builders can now change certain code-required insulation levels, as long as the house still performs at or below the required standard. Some trade-off examples are: • • • •
R-20 in wall and rim joist cavities R-49 attic insulation .32 U factor windows (fenestration) Hot water pipe insulation
MORE INFORMATION: http://wdoc.house.leg.state.mn.us/leg/LS89/HF1977.0.pdf
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Buffer policy language was passed in the closing moments of the regular session, then vetoed and passed again in the Special Session. BATC engaged with the DNR & BWSR in discussions to ensure that homebuilding sites were exempt from the new buffer requirements. They are in two key ways: buildings and any areas covered by a NPDES water quality permit are not impacted by the new rules.
Buffer Policy Changes – Ag Lands Subject to New Buffer Rules (SF 5 - Omnibus Environment & Agriculture Bill ) Authors: Rep. Denny McNamara (R-Hastings); Sen. John Marty (DFL-Roseville) BATC Position: Neutral Outcome: Passed into Law After months of debate and considerable controversy, buffer policy language aimed at agricultural land uses was passed in the closing moments of the regular session. Buffer policy language was placed in the omnibus environment bill after extensive negotiations. Funding for the buffer policy was contained in the Legacy Bill, which passed the House, but ran out of time in the Senate. The bill re-emerged in the Special Session and passed. BATC engaged the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) & Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) in discussions, confirming throughout that homebuilding sites were exempt from the new buffer requirements. The final product reflects that exemption in two key ways – the first is the road/trail/building/ structure carve out, and the second is the exemption for areas controlled and covered by National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) water quality permits.
NEW BUFFER RULES EXEMPTIONS AND NO-NEW REQUIREMENT AREAS/ACTIVITIES • Roads/Trails/Buildings/Structures • Inundated Crops, Alfalfa seeding, Enrolled in CRP • Tile line installation and maintenance • Areas covered by NPDES water quality permits • “No-fault” clause to address acts of nature • No permit/permission needed; SWCD Validation optional
(Note: lawns, forests, hayed land and other areas with perennial vegetation meet the requirement.)
MAPS • Maps will be created for Public Waters and Public Drainage Systems subject to the required buffer WATERS COVERED/WIDTHS • Public Waters - 50 foot average buffer width; no narrower than 30 feet • Public Ditches - 16.5 foot minimum width • OR alternative practices (applies to both Public Waters and Public Ditches) • Other Waters determined by SWCDs and adopted into Water Management Plans to accomplish targeted voluntary measures
COMPLIANCE • SWCDs provide correction letters when noncompliance occurs • Local/State $500 Administrative Penalty Order for Public Waters/ Ditches • State funds can be withheld for non-implementation SOIL EROSION • Local/State enforcement with $500 Administrative Penalty Order, without local ordinance, unless Cost-Share not available TIMELINE • Public Ditch buffers not dependent on redetermination trigger • Buffers need to be installed on Public Waters by November 2017; on Public Ditches by November 2018. • Landowners who have applied for conservation programs or initiated a ditch authority process can be granted a one-year extension, but only until November 1, 2018.
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE (as adopted 5-18-15)
LANDOWNER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE • Drainage law used more flexibly to provide compensation for buffers • RIM Buffer Easements – Clean Water Fund and Outdoor Heritage Fund in Legacy Bill (passed by House, not passed in Senate) • USDA Conservation Reserve Program (CRP): federal funds available for contracts to riparian landowners • RIM/CREP Easements - Clean Water Fund in Legacy Bill (passed by House, not passed in Senate) • SWCDs are point of contact for requirements and technical assistance SWCD BASE CAPACITY • $11M per year (Clean Water Fund in Legacy Bill - passed by House, not passed in Senate)
PROGRAM FUNDING
(DNR mapping + BWSR/SWCD implementation) • Legacy Bill’s Clean Water Fund includes (passed by House, not passed in Senate): • $5 million to BWSR for local government implementation • $650,000 for mapping to DNR
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This session legislators took a long look at the Met Council’s planning authority and how it is governed. While multiple bills were introduced to look into how the organization is run, none advanced. Look for this issue to re-emerge in 2016.
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Met Council Governance – Proposals Aplenty in House; Senate and Governor Less Interested in Met Council Fixes (Multiple bills introduced and debated throughout the session) Authors: Rep. Rep. Jim Nash (R-Waconia); Rep. Linda Runbeck (R-Circle Pines); Rep. Tony Albright (R-Jordan); and Sen. Scott Dibble (DFL-Minneapolis) BATC Position: Support study and implementation of governance changes to appoint and stagger Council member terms; neutral on greater legislative oversight of Council activities. Outcome: Of the several bills proposed and debated, none were passed into law. The House moved bills to the floor to change the Met Council’s governance structure and require greater legislative oversight into their activities; the Senate passed a bill to study governance. In the end there was no agreement on the study portion. On the governance side of things - various House bills proposed five items: • Establishing four-year, staggered terms for Metropolitan Council members. • Requiring Metropolitan Council members to be local elected officials. • Requiring the four local elected officials on the nominating committee to be appointed by local government associations instead of the governor. • The 16 council members to elect a 17th person to serve as chair, instead of the governor appointing a chair. • Providing for a study of governance options by a stakeholder group to return recommendations to the legislature in 2016. The Senate met the House on just one of the five governance proposals, appearing to agree to study the Met Council’s make-up and report back to the legislature. Perhaps indicative of a broader 2015 theme, the House and Senate couldn’t agree on the composition or scope of the governance study and it failed to pass into law.
On the policy side - the House stood alone in its effort to reign in the Met Council by limiting their power in certain instances, and requiring legislative approval in other areas. Specifically: • Changing the composition of the Metropolitan Council from 16 members appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the governor from districts to 14 county commissioners, two from each metropolitan county appointed by the respective county boards and serving no more than two, twoyear terms (staggered). • Changing council member compensation from $20,000 per year to per diem and expenses that are not otherwise paid for by the county. • Changing the vote required for the council to adopt any policy, plan, or budget. • Eliminating the authority of the Metropolitan Council to require local comprehensive plan amendments in response to council policies, plans, and system statements. • Creating a Blue Ribbon Commission to study and make recommendations on the governance structure, powers, and duties of the Metropolitan Council. With no interest from the Governor’s Office or Senate to engage in a policy discussion regarding Met Council authority and powers, the bill failed to advance and the issue will remain on the desks for action in 2016.
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Wetlands Conservation Act. Allows wetland replacement done through a new in-lieu fee program to be completed after the wetlands being replaced are drained/filled. Passed in special session omnibus environment bill.
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Wetlands Conservation Act Update --New Cash-in-Lieu Option for Wetland Replacement in the Works (SF 5 – Omnibus Environment and Agriculture Bill) Authors: Rep. David Hancock (R-Bemidji); Sen. John Marty (DFL-Roseville) BATC Position: Support Changes to the Wetlands Conservation Act (WCA) Outcome: Passed in Special Session in Omnibus Environment Bill Prior to the start of session the Board of Water & Soil Resources (BWSR) proposed a concept which would create a cash-in-lieu system for Wetland mitigation and set the stage for an incremental WCA rule update. BWSR achieved general consensus among all stakeholders to create the cash-in-lieu of wetland mitigation system, a cornerstone of the proposal. Other specifics: In-lieu fee program - Allows wetland replacement done through a new in-lieu fee program to be completed after the wetlands being replaced are drained/filled. Expands the authority BWSR has under its wetland banking program and allows the board to establish in-lieu fee payment amounts. Appropriates the payments to the board for establishing replacement wetlands and administering the wetland banking program. Evaluation - Requires BWSR to establish an interagency team to help identify and evaluate potential wetland replacement sites and specifies the membership of the team. Wetland stakeholder coordination - Requires the BWSR to “foster mutual understanding and provide recommendations for improvements” regarding the management of wetlands and related resources. Allows BWSR to convene informal working groups or work teams to provide recommendations, information, and education for those purposes. Wetland functions for determining public values - Requires BWSR to identify high priority areas for wetland replacement and exempts designations of high priority areas from rulemaking requirements. Allows local units of government to recommend priority areas to BWSR through local water plans. Report - Requires BWSR, in cooperation with the Department of Natural Resources, to report to the legislature by March 15, 2016, on the proposals to implement high priority areas, in-lieu fees, and alternative actions eligible for wetland replacement credit. Requires the board and department to consult with stakeholders and agencies in developing the report.
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A proposal to provide funding for a feasibility study regarding state assumption of the section 404 permit program under the federal Clean Water Act moved ahead. This will provide the homebuilding industry the opportunity to participate in this discussion which could provide a smoother review process for new development.
Federal Clean Water Act Section 404 Permit Program – Studying the Feasibility of Bringing 404 Review to Minnesota (SF 5 – Omnibus Environment and Agriculture Bill ) Authors: Rep. Denny McNamara (R-Hastings); Sen. John Marty (DFL-Roseville) BATC Position: Support Outcome: Passed in Special Session in Omnibus Environment Bill Concerns about the management of the 404 permit program have been raised at BATC as the delays have become unmanageably long. Local units of government are experiencing similar challenges and initiated HF 846 to advance the concept of a transfer of administration from the federal government to our state. The result of their discussion was Board of Water & Soil Resources (BWSR) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) being tasked with a study of the feasibility of the state assuming administration of the section 404 permit program of the federal Clean Water Act. This bill provides funding for a feasibility study regarding state assumption of the section 404 permit program under the federal Clean Water Act. Section 404 governs dredge and fill activities in certain waters and is currently administered in Minnesota by the United State Army Corps of Engineers. States may assume administration of the section 404 program provided certain conditions are met and the state receives approval by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Specifically, the bill: • Appropriates an unspecified amount of money to the BWSR and the DNR to study the feasibility of the state assuming administration of the section 404 permit program under the federal Clean Water Act. • Requires the study to include certain elements, including cost estimates, potential efficiencies, and administrative changes needed. • Establishes a steering committee to oversee the study and specifies the steering committee’s membership. Requires the study to be submitted to the legislature by January 1, 2016.
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A 6-year code cycle is now permanent, solidifying the code cycle that the industry has become accustomed to over the past 15 years. Industry supported language was put into a bill to clarify the residential code cycle and grant additional implementation time and code access prior to enforcement.
Codes Technical – 6-Year Code Cycle Now Permanent (HF 539/SF 201) Authors: Rep. Tama Theis (R-St. Cloud); Sen. John Pederson (R-St. Cloud) BATC Position: Support Outcome: Passed in Department of Labor and Industry Technical Bill Industry-supported language was passed and signed into law to clarify a permanent six-year code cycle and an extended implementation period when a new code is adopted. Specifically: • Adoption of code. Beginning with the 2018 edition of the model building codes and every six years thereafter, the commissioner shall review the new model building codes and adopt the model codes as amended for use in Minnesota, within two years of the published edition date. The commissioner may adopt amendments to the building codes prior to the adoption of the new building codes to advance construction methods, technology, or materials, or, where necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public, or to improve the efficiency or the use of a building. • The commissioner shall act on each new model residential energy code and the new model commercial energy code in accordance with federal law for which the United States Department of Energy has issued an affirmative determination. • A rule to adopt or amend the State Building Code is effective 180-270 days after publication of the rule’s notice of adoption in the State Register. The rule may provide for a later effective date. The rule may provide for an earlier effective date if the commissioner or board proposing the rule finds that an earlier effective date is necessary to protect public health and safety after considering, among other things, the need for time for training of individuals to comply with and enforce the rule. • Copies of the code. Requires that copies of the code, including updates done by reference to other codes, be provided free of charge. The commissioner must publish an electronic version of the entire adopted rule chapter on the department’s Web site within ten days of receipt from the revisor of statutes. The commissioner shall clearly indicate the effective date of the rule on the department’s Web site.
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A permanent workforce housing grant program was proposed to expand on the 2014 pilot program. The plan creates grants to build market rate housing in low-vacancy areas outside the metro. It passed during the special session in the omnibus jobs bill.
Workforce Housing Initiatives – Awareness of Housing Affordability Challenges Grows (HF 3) Authors: Rep. Pat Garafolo (R-Farmington); Sen. David Tommassoni (DFL-Chisolm) BATC Position: Support Outcome: Passed in Special Session’s Omnibus Jobs Bill Language revived in the special session established a permanent workforce housing grants program to expand on a pilot program begun in 2014. Under the plan, it creates a workforce housing grants program administered by DEED for grants to cities and communities to build market rate housing in low-vacancy areas outside the seven-county metro. This section also provides that the grants cannot exceed 25 percent of the project cost and that the commissioner must report back to the legislature on the projects funded through the program.
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Defense – Protecting the Industry Against Harmful Legislation (HF 778) Authors: Sen. Carlson (DFL-Eagan) BATC Position: Oppose Outcome: Bill successfully stalled This annual proposal to authorize cities to create special taxing districts to fund street improvements failed to pass due to strong business community opposition. Following the special carve-out language we negotiated early in the discussion, BATC remained largely in a watchful role as this issue moved through the process. Expect this issue to continue to be forwarded by local government groups, who are seeking: • A “street improvement district” is defined as “a geographical area designated by a municipality and located within the municipality within which street improvements and maintenance may be undertaken and financed according to this section.” • The bill would authorize a city to establish a municipal street improvement district by adopting an ordinance. The city may defray the costs of municipal street improvements and maintenance by charging fees to all property located in the district. A street improvement district must not include property already in another street improvement district. The bill provides the process for a city to adopt a street improvement district. Before establishing a district or authorizing a street improvement fee, the city must propose and adopt a street improvement plan that identifies the location of the district and estimates the costs of the proposed improvements. The fees may be collected for a period of 5 to 20 years. Notice of a public hearing on the proposed plan must be mailed to all affected landowners at least 30 days before the hearing. Notice must also be posted for at least 30 days before the hearing. At the public hearing, the city council must present the plan and affected landowners must have the opportunity to comment before the council considers adopting the plan. It provides that revenue from street improvement fees must be placed in a separate account and be used only for projects located in the district and identified in the street improvement plan. As negotiated by BATC, the bill prohibits a city from imposing a street improvement fee on an unimproved parcel until the later of three years after either (1) the date of substantial completion of paving the previously unimproved street; or (2) the date which a structure is built and first occupied.
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Once again builder-pay attorney fees for warranty disputes were brought up. BATC and BAM worked to put out the fire on this proposal fast. The bill was successfully blocked.
SF 104 – Builder-Pay Attorney Fees in Warranty Disputes (SF 104) Authors: Sen. Barb Goodwin (DFL-Columbia Heights) BATC Position: Oppose Outcome: Bill successfully stalled Early-session efforts to include builder-pay attorney fees in warranty disputes were halted by BATC and BAM. While proponents cited a need to protect homeowners’ attorney costs in warranty disputes, homebuilding industry representatives countered that the American Rule of each party paying their own way serves our system best. By not creating incentives to push a dispute deeper into the formal courts process, both parties are motivated to settle at the earliest possible level, minimizing costs for all.
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THANK YOU We want to thank all BATC members for their support, grassroots advocacy and commitment to our shared cause of creating a better regulatory environment for your businesses operations. It is an honor to represent this industry. We encourage you to stay in touch with us in the legislative interim.
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