2011 - 2012
SENATE INDEX

Room 110, STATE CAPITOL, 651.296.5560
MINNESOTA SENATE EIGHTY-SEVEN LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE LIST

2011 - 2012

Local Government and Elections
Thursday, December 13, 2012


SF 12 Gazelka; Dahms
HF 1013 Kiffmeyer
Revisor No.: 11-0424
Short Description: Constitutional amendment for term limits for state legislators
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/10/201135Introduction and first reading 
01/10/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
01/27/2011121Author added Dahms


SF 13 Olson; Limmer; Kruse; Bonoff; Rest
HF 52 Peppin
Revisor No.: 11-0607
Short Description: City, county, and town zoning controls and ordinances variances provisions modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/10/201135Introduction and first reading 
01/10/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
04/14/2011HF substituted in committee HF52


SF 22 Rest; Marty; Higgins; Sieben
HF 165 Simon
Revisor No.: 11-0458
Short Description: Voting in primary age reduction
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/13/201147Introduction and first reading 
01/13/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 64 Jungbauer; Pederson
HF 135 Hackbarth
Revisor No.: 11-0992
Short Description: Well regulation authority modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/20/201166Introduction and first reading 
01/20/2011Referred to Environment and Natural Resources
04/14/20111345Author added Pederson
04/28/20111540Withdrawn and re-referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 88 Sheran; Pappas; Robling; Reinert
Revisor No.: 11-0200
Short Description: Higher education institutions students as city council ex officio members authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/24/201173Introduction and first reading 
01/24/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 109 Nienow
HF 112 Barrett
Revisor No.: 11-0640
Short Description: Taylors Falls border city development zones designation authority
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/24/201176Introduction and first reading 
01/24/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
02/17/2011249Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Taxes
See HF42, Art. 4, Sec. 17 (vetoed)


SF 124 Howe; Miller; Senjem
HF 613 Kelly
Revisor No.: 11-0555
Short Description: Red Wing port authority appointees term limit
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/27/2011116Introduction and first reading 
01/27/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/16/2011510aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/16/2011518Second reading 
03/21/2011612General Orders: To pass 
03/25/2011711HF substituted on Calendar HF613


SF 156 Rest
HF 281 Carlson
Revisor No.: 11-1286
Short Description: State primary election returns canvassing time frame modifications for counties, municipalities and school districts
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/31/2011129Introduction and first reading 
01/31/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/03/2011320aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/03/2011324Second reading 
03/24/2011703General Orders: To pass 
04/07/20111243Calendar: Third reading Passed 
See SF1009
See SF1009, Sec. 4-5, 7


SF 159 Parry; DeKruif; Hoffman; Gazelka
HF 7 Drazkowski
Revisor No.: 11-0793
Short Description: Local government mandates repeal
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/31/2011130Introduction and first reading 
01/31/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
05/03/20111710Chief author stricken Carlson
05/03/2011Chief author added Parry
See HF26, Art. 2, Sec. 51 (First Special Session)


SF 169 Limmer; Vandeveer; Gazelka; Newman
HF 302 Kiffmeyer
Revisor No.: 11-1162
Short Description: Voter photo identification requirement; picture identification issuance provisions; provisional balloting procedure establishment; electronic polling place roster use requirement; recount procedure enacting and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/31/2011131Introduction and first reading 
01/31/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
See SF509 (vetoed)


SF 228 Kubly; Higgins; Kelash; Gimse; Newman
HF 1342 Falk
Revisor No.: 11-1003
Short Description: Coyote (canis latrans) conflict management option for counties or towns
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/03/2011172Introduction and first reading 
02/03/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
02/17/2011250aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Environment and Natural Resources
See SF943, Sec. 67 (vetoed)
See SF3, Art. 5, Sec. 64 (First Special Session)


SF 247 Dahms; Gerlach; Sheran
HF 371 Hoppe
Revisor No.: 11-1155
Short Description: Public employees insurance program (PEIP) local government employees participation or withdrawal approval requirements; service cooperative health insurance refund regulation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/07/2011187Introduction and first reading 
02/07/2011Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans
04/27/20111415aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Local Government and Elections
05/02/20111551Comm report: To pass 
05/02/20111604Second reading 
05/12/20112006aGeneral Orders: To pass as amended 
05/14/20112043Calendar: Third reading Passed 
02/20/20123841Returned from House with amendment 
02/20/20123842Laid on table 
03/29/20125272Taken from table 
03/29/2012Senate not concur, conference committee of 3 requested 
03/29/20125295Senate conferees Dahms; Robling; Sheran
03/30/20125419House conferees Hoppe; Brynaert; Greiling
04/18/20125920cConference committee report 
04/18/2012Senate adopted CC report and repassed bill 
04/18/20125921Third reading 
04/19/20125949House adopted SCC report and repassed bill 
Presentment date 04/19/12
04/23/20126000Governor's action Veto Chapter 213 04/23/12
04/23/20126000Veto message laid on table 


SF 260 Saxhaug; Kubly
HF 993 McElfatrick
Revisor No.: 11-1525
Short Description: County agricultural society and county boards authority to exchange lands clarification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/07/2011189Introduction and first reading 
02/07/2011Referred to Agriculture and Rural Economies
03/14/2011494Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Local Government and Elections
See SF1016, Sec. 14


SF 270 Vandeveer; Limmer
HF 389 Beard
Revisor No.: 11-1175
Short Description: Local government interim ordinances and municipal development contracts provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/09/2011197Introduction and first reading 
02/09/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
02/24/2011292Author stricken Sheran
02/24/2011Chief author stricken Vandeveer
02/24/2011Chief author added Limmer
05/02/20111550aComm report: To pass as amended 
05/02/20111604Second reading 
3600Rule 47, returned to Local Government and Elections
02/09/20123775Chief author stricken, shown as co-author Limmer
02/09/2012Chief author added Vandeveer
03/05/20124090aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/05/20124100Second reading 
04/02/20125490HF substituted on General Orders HF389


SF 275 Jungbauer; Goodwin; Chamberlain; Nienow
HF 429 Dettmer
Revisor No.: 11-0612
Short Description: Anoka county countywide public safety improvements bonding authority expansion
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/09/2011197Introduction and first reading 
02/09/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/23/2011622aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
See HF1219, Art. 11, Sec. 12


SF 282 Jungbauer
HF 698 Drazkowski
Revisor No.: 11-1355
Short Description: Local government comparable worth requirements repeal
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/09/2011199Introduction and first reading 
02/09/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 318 Jungbauer
Revisor No.: 11-1771
Short Description: School referendum revenue elections on general election day requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/14/2011241Introduction and first reading 
02/14/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 336 Brown
HF 508 Erickson
Revisor No.: 11-1747
Short Description: Mille Lacs county state building code adoption rescission and municipal building adoption authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/17/2011257Introduction and first reading 
02/17/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 345 Pappas; Sieben; Reinert
HF 598 Kahn
Revisor No.: 11-1121
Short Description: Online voter registration authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/17/2011259Introduction and first reading 
02/17/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 354 Chamberlain; Wolf; Carlson; Gimse; Thompson
Revisor No.: 11-1163
Short Description: Voter photo identification and issuance requirement; picture identification and issuance provisions; provisional balloting procedure establishment; electronic polling place roster use requirement; recount procedure enacting and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/17/2011260Introduction and first reading 
02/17/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
See SF509 (vetoed)


SF 382 Jungbauer
HF 1390 Beard
Revisor No.: 11-1855
Short Description: Metropolitan council sewage availability charges imposition ability limitation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/21/2011272Introduction and first reading 
02/21/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
05/02/20111600aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Environment and Natural Resources


SF 412 Pederson; Higgins; Chamberlain
HF 162 Drazkowski
Revisor No.: 11-0637
Short Description: Web site posting of proceedings, official notices, and summaries of political subdivisions in lieu of newspaper publication authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/21/2011276Introduction and first reading 
02/21/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
02/24/2011292Author added Brown
02/28/2011313Author added Higgins
03/17/2011549Author stricken Brown
04/11/20111267Author added Chamberlain


SF 479 Howe; Daley; Hall; Dahms
HF 89 Benson, M.
Revisor No.: 11-0774
Short Description: Voter photo identification and issuance requirement; picture identification and issuance at no charge; provisional balloting procedure establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/2011304Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/21/2011555aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary and Public Safety
03/23/2011634Author stricken Brown


SF 509 Limmer; Newman; Gazelka; Vandeveer
HF 210 Kiffmeyer
Revisor No.: 11-1030
Short Description: Omnibus voter photo identification finance bill; The 21st Century Voting Act
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/2011309Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/21/2011555aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Transportation
04/11/20111251aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to State Government Innovation and Veterans
04/11/20111259Rule 12.10: report of votes in committee 
04/14/20111332aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary and Public Safety
04/14/20111337Rule 12.10: report of votes in committee 
04/18/20111383aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
04/18/20111384Rule 12.10: report of votes in committee 
04/26/20111400aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Rules and Administration
04/27/20111430Comm report: To pass 
04/27/20111431Second reading 
04/28/20111452Special Order 
04/28/20111452Third reading Passed 
05/09/20111775Returned from House with amendment 
05/09/20111776Laid on table 
05/10/20111921Taken from table 
05/10/2011Senate not concur, conference committee of 5 requested 
05/10/20111957Senate conferees Limmer; Newman; Vandeveer; Gazelka; Chamberlain
05/11/20111967House conferees Kiffmeyer; Benson, M.; Downey; Sanders; Dittrich
05/18/20112733cConference committee report, delete everything 
05/18/2011Senate adopted CC report and repassed bill 
05/18/20112780Third reading 
05/21/20113066House adopted SCC report and repassed bill 
Presentment date 05/23/11
3592Governor's action Veto Chapter 69 05/26/11
3600Veto message laid on table 


SF 518 Rest
Revisor No.: 11-1963
Short Description: Campaign finance and public disclosure board financing from state elections campaign fund; unfair campaign practice complaints assessed against state elections campaign fund
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/2011311Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 523 Jungbauer
Revisor No.: 11-2161
Short Description: Judicial candidates incumbent ballot designation elimination
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/2011311Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 553 Goodwin; Sieben
HF 591 Knuth
Revisor No.: 11-1883
Short Description: Candidate permission to serve as an election judge in certain precincts authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/03/2011327Introduction and first reading 
03/03/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 573 Gerlach; Metzen; Daley; Sieben
HF 486 Mack
Revisor No.: 11-0773
Short Description: Minnesota zoo Dakota county lands interest extension
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/03/2011330Introduction and first reading 
03/03/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/23/2011622aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/23/2011628Second reading 
03/23/2011634Author added Sieben
05/04/20111750General Orders: To pass 
05/10/20111949Calendar: Third reading Passed 


SF 624 Sieben; Lourey; Harrington; Reinert; Marty
HF 732 Winkler
Revisor No.: 11-1120
Short Description: Absentee voting without excuse authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/07/2011428Introduction and first reading 
03/07/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 625 Sieben; Lourey; Harrington; Reinert; Marty
HF 733 Winkler
Revisor No.: 11-1105
Short Description: Early voting authorization and procedure
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/07/2011428Introduction and first reading 
03/07/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 631 Marty; Sieben
HF 1099 Winkler
Revisor No.: 11-1848
Short Description: Campaign finances treasurer reporting requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/07/2011429Introduction and first reading 
03/07/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
See SF509, Art. 1, Sec. 1 (vetoed)


SF 640 Dibble; Higgins
HF 852 Hornstein
Revisor No.: 11-1894
Short Description: Minneapolis and Minneapolis park and recreation board joint dedication fee modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/07/2011431Introduction and first reading 
03/07/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 642 Stumpf
HF 954 Fabian
Revisor No.: 11-2175
Short Description: Kittson county recorder and auditor-treasurer appointment authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/07/2011431Introduction and first reading 
03/07/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
04/14/2011HF substituted in committee HF954


SF 647 Dibble; Kelash; Berglin
HF 2478 Davnie
Revisor No.: 11-1070
Short Description: Minneapolis school board membership conformity update and removal of member by majority vote authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/07/2011432Introduction and first reading 
03/07/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 696 Sieben; Rest
HF 986 Nelson
Revisor No.: 11-2475
Short Description: Precinct caucus date change
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/2011478Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/14/2011506Author added Rest


SF 722 Sieben; Anderson; Lourey
HF 700 Simon
Revisor No.: 11-1981
Short Description: Elections violations criminal penalties specification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/2011482Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 754 Jungbauer
Revisor No.: 11-1706
Short Description: Firearms and firearms dealers regulations state preemption expansion
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/2011497Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/29/20111057Withdrawn and returned to author 


SF 772 Harrington; Pappas
HF 1113 McFarlane
Revisor No.: 11-0546
Short Description: Ramsey county mortgage registry and deed tax imposition authority expiration date repeal
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/2011499Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 779 Howe
HF 1017 Kelly
Revisor No.: 11-2121
Short Description: Red Wing land conveyance authorization; Goodhue county surplus state land conveyance to the city of Red Wing
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/2011500Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/25/2011708aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/25/2011754Second reading 
05/03/20111710General Orders: To pass 
05/10/20111948Calendar: Third reading Passed 
05/19/20112905Returned from House 
Presentment date 05/21/11
3579Governor's action Approval 05/24/11
3579Secretary of State Chapter 43 05/24/11
Effective date Sec. 1 Local Approval; Sec. 05/25/11


SF 786 Hoffman
HF 1000 Nornes
Revisor No.: 11-2382
Short Description: Local government detachment from hospital districts alternative method and criteria
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/2011502Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 792 Nienow
HF 753 Howes
Revisor No.: 11-1886
Short Description: Municipal concurrent detachment and annexation provisions modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/2011502Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
04/11/20111251aComm report: To pass as amended 
04/11/20111260Second reading 
05/04/20111746HF substituted on General Orders HF753


SF 864 Benson
HF 2334 Laine
Revisor No.: 11-1973
Short Description: Public employees long-term care insurance program local government employee participation authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/2011540Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2011Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans
03/05/20124095Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Local Government and Elections
03/12/20124309Comm report: To pass 
03/12/20124311Second reading 


SF 867 Tomassoni; Saxhaug; Bakk; Magnus
HF 917 Melin
Revisor No.: 11-2360
Short Description: St. Louis county fairgrounds tax status and expansion
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/2011540Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
04/11/20111250aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
See HF1219, Art. 11, Sec. 10-11


SF 896 Daley; DeKruif; Lillie
HF 1063 Murray
Revisor No.: 11-2415
Short Description: Counties and first class cities private audits authority
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/2011546Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
05/02/20111551aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to State Government Innovation and Veterans
05/09/20111845aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
See SF1047, Art. 3, Sec. 23, 59 (vetoed)
See SF12, Art. 3, Sec. 35 (First Special Session)


SF 919 Chamberlain; Sieben
HF 978 Sanders
Revisor No.: 11-2335
Short Description: Election administration and districting procedures modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/2011597Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/25/2011709aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/25/2011754Second reading 
04/27/20111431HF substituted on General Orders HF978


SF 921 Vandeveer; Wolf; Wiger; Thompson; Chamberlain
HF 1139 Hancock
Revisor No.: 11-2533
Short Description: Public safety equipment single source acquisition purchase or lease authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/2011598Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/25/2011708aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/25/2011754Second reading 
05/10/20111915HF substituted on General Orders HF1139


SF 931 Gimse
HF 1212 Anderson, P.
Revisor No.: 11-2617
Short Description: Melrose public utilities commission membership size, terms and qualifications for membership modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/2011600Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
04/11/20111250aComm report: To pass as amended 
04/11/20111260Second reading 
3600Rule 47, returned to Local Government and Elections
See SF1197, Sec. 33


SF 953 Kelash; Berglin; Torres Ray; Limmer; Higgins
HF 1358 Kahn
Revisor No.: 11-2647
Short Description: Neighborhood revitalization program first class cities transition activities and termination provisions
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/2011604Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2011Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth
03/23/2011635Author added Higgins
03/23/2011635Withdrawn and re-referred to Local Government and Elections
05/02/20111549aComm report: To pass as amended 
05/02/20111604Second reading 
3600Rule 47, returned to Local Government and Elections


SF 956 Olson; Hall; Kelash; Limmer
HF 1645 Loeffler
Revisor No.: 11-1651
Short Description: Hennepin conservation district discontinuance and duties transfer
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/2011604Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
05/02/20111601aComm report: To pass as amended 
05/02/20111604Second reading 
05/23/20113600Rule 47, returned to Local Government and Elections
02/15/20123807aComm report: To pass as amended 
02/15/20123812Second reading 
02/15/20123824Author added Limmer


SF 995 Jungbauer
Revisor No.: 11-2743
Short Description: State preemptive regulation of firearms expansion; local zoning ordinances limitation on firearms businesses locations
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/23/2011630Introduction and first reading 
03/23/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 1008 Limmer; Rest; Sieben
HF 1407 Sanders
Revisor No.: 11-1103
Short Description: Election vacancies in nomination provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/23/2011632Introduction and first reading 
03/23/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 1009 Limmer; Rest; Sieben
HF 1408 Sanders
Revisor No.: 11-2576
Short Description: Election vacancies in nomination and certain primaries procedures modifications; state primary election returns canvassing time frame modifications for counties, municipalities and school districts
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/23/2011632Introduction and first reading 
03/23/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
05/09/20111796aComm report: To pass as amended 
05/09/20111846Second reading 
05/14/20112047aGeneral Orders: To pass as amended 
05/16/20112083Calendar: Third reading Passed 
05/21/20113037Returned from House 
Presentment date 05/23/11
3579Governor's action Approval 05/24/11
3579Secretary of State Chapter 65 05/24/11
Effective date Sec. 1-3, 6, 8-9 05/25/11; Sec. 4-5, 7 08/01/11


SF 1068 Daley; Scheid; Thompson; Vandeveer; Harrington
HF 1343 Dettmer
Revisor No.: 11-2740
Short Description: Municipalities recreational use of school facilities or property civil immunity extension
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/30/20111065Introduction and first reading 
03/30/2011Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
04/18/20111384aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Local Government and Elections
05/09/20111796aComm report: To pass as amended 
05/09/20111846Second reading 
05/18/20112206HF substituted on General Orders HF1343


SF 1079 Thompson; Bakk
Revisor No.: 11-2848
Short Description: Municipal tobacco licensees minor tobacco sales alternative enforcement action local ordinance authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/04/20111155Introduction and first reading 
04/04/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 1094 Chamberlain; Olson; Pogemiller; Scheid; Bonoff
HF 1069 Bills
Revisor No.: 11-2158
Short Description: Education boards authorization and school boards reorganization as education boards authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/05/20111187Introduction and first reading 
04/05/2011Referred to Education
02/23/20123942Chief author stricken, shown as co-author Olson
02/23/2012Chief author added Chamberlain
02/23/2012Author added Bonoff
03/08/20124261aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Local Government and Elections
03/22/20124764Comm report: To pass as amended 
03/22/20124787aJoint rule 2.03, referred to Rules and Administration


SF 1112 Chamberlain; Sieben
HF 1269 McFarlane
Revisor No.: 11-0439
Short Description: Campaign finance and public disclosure law public official definition modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/07/20111237Introduction and first reading 
04/07/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
01/26/20123651Author added Sieben


SF 1113 Chamberlain
HF 1338 McFarlane
Revisor No.: 11-2781
Short Description: White Bear Lake volunteer fire department relief association pension plan actuarial work authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/07/20111237Introduction and first reading 
04/07/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
04/14/20111286aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to State Government Innovation and Veterans
See HF14, Art. 4, Sec. 2 (First Special Session)


SF 1157 Robling; Ortman; Kruse
HF 1403 Beard
Revisor No.: 11-2884
Short Description: Metropolitan transportation board establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/11/20111265Introduction and first reading 
04/11/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
05/02/20111551aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Transportation


SF 1164 Rosen; Harrington; Magnus; Scheid
HF 1441 Lanning
Revisor No.: 11-2882
Short Description: National football league (NFL) stadium development plan; Minnesota stadium authority establishment; metropolitan sports facilities commission abolishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/11/20111266Introduction and first reading 
04/11/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
See HF2958


SF 1171 Newman; Hall; Wolf
HF 1551 Franson
Revisor No.: 11-3063
Short Description: Voter assistance requirements modification and voter improper assistance criminal penalties imposition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/14/20111339Introduction and first reading 
04/14/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
04/18/20111393Author added Hall
04/26/20111411Author added Wolf


SF 1190 Chamberlain; Vandeveer
HF 1523 Holberg
Revisor No.: 11-2977
Short Description: Vacation rentals licensing and zoning ordinance regulations
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/14/20111342Introduction and first reading 
04/14/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
04/26/20111400aComm report: To pass as amended 
04/26/20111401Second reading 
3600Rule 47, returned to Local Government and Elections
02/23/20123878aComm report: To pass as amended 
02/23/20123925Second reading 


SF 1191 Olson; Rosen; Ingebrigtsen
HF 1440 Beard
Revisor No.: 11-2472
Short Description: Hydroelectric facility (Crown Hydro) municipal approval requirement exemption, federal regulation compliance, and Minneapolis park and recreation board approval
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/14/20111342Introduction and first reading 
04/14/2011Referred to Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
04/26/20111411Authors stricken Metzen; Stumpf
05/02/20111610Withdrawn and re-referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 1217 Stumpf
HF 1544 Kiel
Revisor No.: 11-3122
Short Description: Marshall county recorder and auditor-treasurer appointment provisions authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/18/20111387Introduction and first reading 
04/18/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
05/02/20111551Comm report: To pass 
05/02/20111604Second reading 
05/18/20112206HF substituted on General Orders HF1544
See HF954


SF 1225 Robling; Sieben
HF 1533 Peppin
Revisor No.: 11-3052
Short Description: Campaign finance and public disclosure provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/18/20111388Introduction and first reading 
04/18/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
04/26/20111411Author added Sieben
05/02/20111551Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
05/04/20111738aComm report: To pass as amended 
05/04/20111747Second reading 
3600Rule 47, returned to Judiciary and Public Safety


SF 1233 Parry; Gimse; Chamberlain; Gazelka; Hall
HF 593 Buesgens
Revisor No.: 11-1903
Short Description: Campaign contributions from governmental units prohibition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/18/20111389Introduction and first reading 
04/18/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 1241 Rest; Dibble
HF 495 Garofalo
Revisor No.: 11-0436
Short Description: Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote adoption
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/18/20111391Introduction and first reading 
04/18/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
04/26/20111411Author added Dibble
05/05/20111764Author stricken Vandeveer


SF 1260 Kruse; Chamberlain; Hann; Thompson; Daley
HF 705 Crawford
Revisor No.: 11-2029
Short Description: County publication modifications; alcohol enforcement account funds authority modification; county publications bid, liquor licenses notification, additional clerks petition, and seed and feed program repeal
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/26/20111402Introduction and first reading 
04/26/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
05/09/20111793aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to State Government Innovation and Veterans
05/09/20111848Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance
05/17/20112100aComm report: To pass as amended 
05/17/20112101Second reading 
3599Rule 47, returned to Finance
02/27/20123950aComm report: To pass as amended 
02/27/20123955Second reading 


SF 1318 Carlson; Rest; Dahms; Vandeveer; Sieben
HF 561 Beard
Revisor No.: 11-1106
Short Description: Election recount requirements and procedures modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/27/20111433Introduction and first reading 
04/27/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 1340 Carlson; Higgins; Senjem; Skoe; Dahms
HF 1579 McFarlane
Revisor No.: 11-3220
Short Description: Minnesota Accountable Government Innovation and Collaboration (MAGIC) Act; counties general welfare provisions authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/02/20111605Introduction and first reading 
05/02/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
05/05/20111760aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to State Government Innovation and Veterans
05/09/20111844aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
05/19/20112935Comm report: To pass 
05/19/20112935Second reading 
05/20/20112970Special Order 
05/20/20112970Third reading Passed 


SF 1368 McGuire; Sieben
HF 1532 Simon
Revisor No.: 11-3073
Short Description: Secretary of state felony offenders data reporting requirements for voter registration comparison purposes
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/03/20111709Introduction and first reading 
05/03/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
05/05/20111765Author added Sieben
05/09/20111792aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary and Public Safety


SF 1377 Goodwin
HF 1363 Scalze
Revisor No.: 11-2832
Short Description: Metrodome task force establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/04/20111747Introduction and first reading 
05/04/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 1393 Newman
Revisor No.: 11-1157
Short Description: Physical assistance in marking ballots for voters limitation expansion
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/05/20111763Introduction and first reading 
05/05/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 1446 Rest
HF 1737 Kelly
Revisor No.: 11-3096
Short Description: Home rule charter cities elections ranked-choice voting procedures
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/19/20112785Introduction and first reading 
05/19/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 1450 Carlson; Lourey
HF 1738 Howes
Revisor No.: 11-3389
Short Description: Municipality detachment process
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/19/20112786Introduction and first reading 
05/19/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
02/23/20123880aComm report: To pass as amended 
02/23/20123925Second reading 
03/13/20124361HF substituted on General Orders HF1738


SF 1465 Magnus; Rest; Harrington; Olson
HF 1666 Beard
Revisor No.: 11-1275
Short Description: Constitutional amendment for judges retention elections
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/21/20113047Introduction and first reading 
05/21/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
01/26/20123651Author stricken Hann


SF 1508 Newman; Chamberlain; Nienow; Gerlach
HF 1474 Anderson, D.
Revisor No.: 11-2759
Short Description: Judicial election districts creation; judge mandatory retirement date modification and optional retirement establishment; annuity forfeiture requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/24/20123633Introduction and first reading 
01/24/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 1510 Wiger
Revisor No.: 12-4520
Short Description: Minnesota Accountable Government Innovation and Collaboration (MAGIC) Act; counties general welfare provisions authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/24/20123633Introduction and first reading 
01/24/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 1520 Harrington; McGuire; Bakk
HF 1876 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 12-4320
Short Description: St. Paul annual maximum debt extension and increase authority
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/24/20123635Introduction and first reading 
01/24/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/08/20124248Withdrawn and re-referred to Taxes
See SF2136, Art. 8, Sec. 11
See HF2337, Art. 6, Sec. 8 (vetoed)
See HF247, Art. 6, Sec. 11 (vetoed)


SF 1544 DeKruif; Nelson
HF 2455 Gruenhagen
Revisor No.: 12-4642
Short Description: Counties, cities, towns land conveyance to congressionally chartered veterans service organizations for less than market value authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/20123643Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
02/23/20123879aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to State Government Innovation and Veterans
02/23/20123942Author added Nelson
03/08/20124174aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/08/20124235Second reading 
03/13/20124362HF substituted on General Orders HF2455


SF 1577 Newman; Chamberlain; Ingebrigtsen; Limmer; Brown
HF 2738 Kiffmeyer
Revisor No.: 12-4710
Short Description: Constitutional amendment for voter presentation of government-issued photographic identification (photo ID) requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/20123648Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
02/16/20123827aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to State Government Innovation and Veterans
02/16/20123829Rule 12.10: report of votes in committee 
02/27/20123949aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
03/05/20124096Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Rules and Administration
03/21/2012HF substituted in committee HF2738


SF 1578 DeKruif; Benson; Hoffman; Hall; Lillie
HF 2639 Kiffmeyer
Revisor No.: 12-4709
Short Description: Constitutional amendment for voter photographic identification (photo ID) requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/20123648Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 1616 Goodwin
HF 2107 Laine
Revisor No.: 12-4473
Short Description: City charter commission expenses payment provision
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/30/20123670Introduction and first reading 
01/30/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 1619 Wiger; Bakk; Ortman
HF 1791 Slawik
Revisor No.: 12-4342
Short Description: Oakdale tax increment financing (TIF) district time limit extension
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/30/20123671Introduction and first reading 
01/30/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
02/23/20123943Withdrawn and re-referred to Taxes
See HF2337, Art. 4, Sec. 14 (vetoed)
See HF247, Art. 10, Sec. 14 (vetoed)


SF 1625 Bakk; Tomassoni
HF 2022 Dill
Revisor No.: 12-4614
Short Description: St. Louis county private sale of land authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/30/20123672Introduction and first reading 
01/30/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/05/20124095Comm report: To pass 
03/05/20124100Second reading 
03/13/20124362HF substituted on General Orders HF2022
See SF1750, Sec.29


SF 1646 Ortman; Bakk; Kelash; Hall; Michel
HF 2027 Davids
Revisor No.: 12-4658
Short Description: Bloomington tax increment financing (TIF) district duration time limits extension
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/20123700Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
02/23/20123943Withdrawn and re-referred to Taxes
See SF2391, Art.5, Sec.10
See HF2337, Art. 4, Sec. 15 (vetoed)
See HF247, Art. 10, Sec. 15 (vetoed)


SF 1659 Gimse; Daley; Gazelka; Kruse
HF 2644 Kiffmeyer
Revisor No.: 12-4799
Short Description: Constitutional amendment for voter photographic identification (photo ID) requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/20123703Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 1664 Ortman; Limmer; Bakk; Gerlach
HF 2084 Stensrud
Revisor No.: 12-4328
Short Description: Mixed municipal solid waste services business inverse condemnation authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/20123703Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2012Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
02/15/20123824Author stricken Metzen
03/05/20124098aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Local Government and Elections


SF 1667 Chamberlain; Limmer; Lillie
HF 2578 Leidiger
Revisor No.: 12-4742
Short Description: Metropolitan council guidelines and plans made advisory
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/20123704Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/12/20124309aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/12/20124311Second reading 


SF 1668 Chamberlain; Limmer; Lillie
HF 2547 Leidiger
Revisor No.: 12-4743
Short Description: Light rail transit (LRT) facilities construction local government approval and authorization requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/20123704Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 1673 Carlson
HF 1981 Howes
Revisor No.: 12-4736
Short Description: Public works contracts cost threshold modification; road maintenance on township roads performance bond requirements exemption
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/20123705Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2012Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth
02/27/20123966Withdrawn and re-referred to Local Government and Elections
03/12/20124310aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/12/20124311Second reading 
03/28/20125256aSpecial Order: Amended 
03/28/20125256Third reading Passed 
See HF2685, Art. 4, Sec. 44-45


SF 1682 Magnus
HF 2035 Hamilton
Revisor No.: 12-4779
Short Description: Jackson county auditor-treasurer office appointment authority
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/20123706Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
See SF1880, Sec.4


SF 1737 Lillie; Vandeveer; Gerlach; Wiger; Sparks
HF 2174 O'Driscoll
Revisor No.: 12-4704
Short Description: Local government depository designation establishment and certain investments authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/08/20123765Introduction and first reading 
02/08/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/01/20123988aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Commerce and Consumer Protection
03/08/20124223aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/08/20124235Second reading 
03/21/20124668HF substituted on General Orders HF2174


SF 1741 Daley; Pederson; Chamberlain; Wiger
HF 1954 Downey
Revisor No.: 12-4314
Short Description: Local governments additional budgetary information reporting requirement and electronic budgetary information system expenditure type reporting
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/09/20123769Introduction and first reading 
02/09/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/01/20123983aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary and Public Safety
03/05/2012Author added Wiger
03/05/20124114Withdrawn and re-referred to Taxes
See HF2337, Art. 1, Sec. 4-5, 9 (vetoed)
See HF247, Art. 7, Sec. 5-6, 10 (vetoed)


SF 1745 Marty; Goodwin; Chamberlain; Wolf; McGuire
HF 1871 Runbeck
Revisor No.: 12-3893
Short Description: Metrodome transfer to the Minnesota Vikings; metropolitan sports facilities commission abolishment; local government competition for sports franchises prohibition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/09/20123769Introduction and first reading 
02/09/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 1753 Gazelka; Vandeveer; Limmer
HF 2188 Kiffmeyer
Revisor No.: 12-4930
Short Description: Individuals under guardianship voter eligibility provisions
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/09/20123771Introduction and first reading 
02/09/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/13/20124333aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary and Public Safety


SF 1756 McGuire
HF 1951 Kahn
Revisor No.: 11-1054
Short Description: Constitutional amendment changing the state and local election voting age
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/09/20123771Introduction and first reading 
02/09/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 1761 Lourey
HF 2082 Crawford
Revisor No.: 12-4849
Short Description: Sandstone Wild River apartments development sale authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/09/20123772Introduction and first reading 
02/09/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/01/20123991Comm report: To pass 
03/01/20124068Second reading 
04/25/20126475Special Order 
04/25/20126475Third reading Passed 


SF 1796 Pappas; Bonoff; Goodwin
HF 2007 Kahn
Revisor No.: 11-1055
Short Description: County consolidation feasibility study requirement and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/13/20123795Introduction and first reading 
02/13/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 1816 Tomassoni; McGuire; Dziedzic; Dibble; Marty
HF 1940 Rukavina
Revisor No.: 12-4213
Short Description: Right to be absent from work to vote eligible elections expansion
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/13/20123799Introduction and first reading 
02/13/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 1832 Parry; Chamberlain
HF 2269 Lanning
Revisor No.: 12-4723
Short Description: Help America Vote Act appropriation authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/15/20123813Introduction and first reading 
02/15/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/22/20124775aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to State Government Innovation and Veterans
03/29/20125262Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance
03/29/2012Joint rule 2.03, referred to Rules and Administration
04/23/20126102Rules suspended Jt. rule 2.03
04/23/2012Comm report: Adopt previous comm report 
04/24/20126272aComm report: To pass as amended 
04/24/20126273Second reading 
04/26/20126515General Orders: Stricken and laid on table 
HF substituted HF2269


SF 1849 Jungbauer
HF 2267 Abeler
Revisor No.: 12-5145
Short Description: Metropolitan council Three Rivers park district Coon Rapids dam project funding allocation reduction
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/15/20123817Introduction and first reading 
02/15/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 1864 Nienow
HF 2050 Barrett
Revisor No.: 12-4785
Short Description: Taylors Falls border city development zone powers authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/15/20123819Introduction and first reading 
02/15/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 1880 Senjem
HF 2359 Quam
Revisor No.: 12-4800
Short Description: Dodge county recorder office appointment provisions authorization; Clay and Jackson counties auditor-treasurer office appointment provisions authorization; Kandiyohi county recorder and auditor-treasurer appointment provisions authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/15/20123822Introduction and first reading 
02/15/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/15/20124495aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/15/20124503Second reading 
04/02/20125537aSpecial Order: Amended 
04/02/20125540Third reading Passed 


SF 1886 Bakk; Saxhaug
HF 2298 Dill
Revisor No.: 12-4856
Short Description: St. Louis county tax-forfeited leased land sales
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/15/20123823Introduction and first reading 
02/15/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 1915 Lourey
HF 2320 Hilty
Revisor No.: 12-3849
Short Description: Carlton county Sawyer cemetery tax levy authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/16/20123834Introduction and first reading 
02/16/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
See HF2337, Art. 1, Sec. 16 (vetoed)
See HF247, Art. 7, Sec. 13 (vetoed)


SF 1923 Rosen; Ortman
Revisor No.: 12-5251
Short Description: Minneapolis local sales taxes imposition termination date
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/16/20123835Introduction and first reading 
02/16/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 1954 Marty
HF 1780 Hansen
Revisor No.: 12-4176
Short Description: Campaign finance and public disclosure law public official definition addition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/20/20123854Introduction and first reading 
02/20/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 1961 Eaton; Bakk; Kruse; Limmer
HF 2357 Nelson
Revisor No.: 12-5307
Short Description: Brooklyn Park tax increment financing (TIF) district special rules authority
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/20/20123855Introduction and first reading 
02/20/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
02/23/20123943Withdrawn and re-referred to Taxes
See SF1972, Art. 4, Sec. 12


SF 2014 Kruse; Lillie; Thompson
HF 2404 Scott
Revisor No.: 12-5303
Short Description: Metropolitan council member terms of service change to staggered terms and members removal provisions
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/20123929Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/13/20124345aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/13/20124363Second reading 
03/27/20125175Special Order 
03/27/20125177Third reading Passed 
04/03/20125567Returned from House 
Presentment date 04/03/12
04/16/20125849Governor's action Veto Chapter 158 04/05/12
04/16/20125849Veto message laid on table 


SF 2043 Chamberlain; Sieben
HF 2327 Benson, M.
Revisor No.: 12-5135
Short Description: Convicted felons voting rights revocation modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/20123934Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/08/20124123aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary and Public Safety


SF 2050 Vandeveer; Sieben; Lillie; Wiger
HF 2132 Lohmer
Revisor No.: 12-4252
Short Description: Washington county housing and redevelopment authority jurisdiction clarification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/20123935Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/19/2012HF substituted in committee HF2132


SF 2077 Saxhaug
HF 2283 McElfatrick
Revisor No.: 12-5244
Short Description: City local government aid (LGA) payment modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/20123941Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/01/20124081Withdrawn and re-referred to Taxes
See HF2337, Art. 1, Sec. 10, 19 (vetoed)
See HF2690, Art. 1, Sec. 1, 6


SF 2100 Michel
HF 2326 Downey
Revisor No.: 12-4573
Short Description: Zoning ordinances and amendments for large projects hearings extended public notice requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/20123959Introduction and first reading 
02/27/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 2118 Tomassoni; Bakk
Revisor No.: 12-5435
Short Description: Town boards sewer and water connections on certain property requirement authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/20123962Introduction and first reading 
02/27/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 2122 Rosen
HF 2392 Dettmer
Revisor No.: 12-4667
Short Description: Anoka county housing and redevelopment authority powers and jurisdiction modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/20123962Introduction and first reading 
02/27/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/19/2012HF substituted in committee HF2392
03/29/20125413Chief author stricken Vandeveer
03/29/2012Chief author added Rosen
See HF2132, Sec. 1


SF 2127 Chamberlain; Hann; Wolf; Hall; Lillie
HF 2541 Runbeck
Revisor No.: 12-5087
Short Description: Minnesota Vikings national football league (NFL) private stadium bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/20123963Introduction and first reading 
02/27/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/01/20124080Author added Hall
03/08/20124248Withdrawn and re-referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection
03/19/20124628aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
04/23/20126102Author added Lillie
See HF2958


SF 2178 Ortman; Newman; Vandeveer
Revisor No.: 12-5336
Short Description: Norwood Young America exclusion from metropolitan area definition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/01/20124075Introduction and first reading 
03/01/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 2179 Kruse
HF 2863 Scott
Revisor No.: 12-5589
Short Description: Metropolitan council and legislative commission on metropolitan government powers and budget duties modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/01/20124075Introduction and first reading 
03/01/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/13/20124343aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance


SF 2231 Vandeveer; Wolf; Chamberlain; Kruse; Gimse
HF 2560 Scott
Revisor No.: 12-4238
Short Description: Metropolitan council transit reductions apportionment among local government units requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/05/20124104Introduction and first reading 
03/05/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 2249 Dibble; Higgins; Marty; McGuire; Dziedzic
HF 2657 Winkler
Revisor No.: 12-5598
Short Description: Lobbyists and principals model legislation requirements additions; principals and public officials scholarship funds requirements addition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/05/20124108Introduction and first reading 
03/05/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 2266 Marty; Sieben
HF 2885 Winkler
Revisor No.: 12-5566
Short Description: Political and campaign contributions provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/05/20124110Introduction and first reading 
03/05/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 2267 Marty; Sieben; Rest
HF 2700 Greiling
Revisor No.: 12-4903
Short Description: Associated business definition modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/05/20124111Introduction and first reading 
03/05/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 2278 Dibble; Pappas; Bonoff; McGuire; Eaton
HF 2673 Hornstein
Revisor No.: 12-5615
Short Description: Metropolitan governance task force establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/05/20124112Introduction and first reading 
03/05/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 2291 Lillie
HF 2165 Kieffer
Revisor No.: 12-5009
Short Description: Woodbury youth athletic facility bond issue authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20124236Introduction and first reading 
03/08/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
See HF247, Art. 6, Sec. 14 (vetoed)


SF 2296 Chamberlain
HF 2545 Sanders
Revisor No.: 12-5259
Short Description: Absentee ballot return envelope certificates date requirement removal; political party certain coercion activities prohibition; presidential electors nomination procedure modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20124237Introduction and first reading 
03/08/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/13/20124342aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/13/20124363Second reading 
03/19/20124558Special Order 
03/19/20124558Third reading Passed 
04/05/20125768Returned from House with amendment 
04/05/20125768Senate not concur, conference committee of 3 requested 
04/05/20125843Senate conferees Chamberlain; Wolf; Bonoff
04/17/20125875House conferees Sanders; Daudt; Simon
04/23/20126060cConference committee report, delete everything 
04/23/20126066Conference committee report rejected 
04/23/2012Bill returned to conference committee 
04/25/20126478cConference committee report, delete everything 
04/25/2012Senate adopted CC report and repassed bill 
04/25/20126480Third reading 
04/26/20126504House adopted SCC report and repassed bill 
Presentment date 04/26/12
04/27/20126606Governor's action Approval 04/27/12
04/27/20126606Secretary of State Chapter 250 04/27/12
Effective date 04/28/12


SF 2299 Lillie; Vandeveer
HF 2148 Scott
Revisor No.: 12-4146
Short Description: Metropolitan government water resources plan technical corrections
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20124237Introduction and first reading 
03/08/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 2300 Vandeveer
HF 2147 Scott
Revisor No.: 12-4147
Short Description: Metropolitan area water supply advisory committee sunset date extension
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20124238Introduction and first reading 
03/08/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 2323 Rest
HF 2469 Peterson, S.
Revisor No.: 12-5374
Short Description: Metropolitan council member terms of service change to staggered terms
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20124241Introduction and first reading 
03/08/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 2334 Vandeveer; Sieben; Harrington; Chamberlain
HF 2684 Peppin
Revisor No.: 12-5559
Short Description: Lobbyists principal disclosure reporting requirements for large energy facilities spending activities
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20124243Introduction and first reading 
03/08/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/13/20124342aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/13/20124363Second reading 
03/27/20125163Special Order 
03/27/20125167Third reading Passed 
04/18/20125914Returned from House with amendment 
04/18/20125914Senate not concur, conference committee of 3 requested 
04/18/20125943Senate conferees Vandeveer; Limmer; Sieben
04/19/20125959House conferees Peppin; Beard; Nelson
04/25/20126480cConference committee report 
04/25/2012Senate adopted CC report and repassed bill 
04/25/20126481Third reading 
04/26/20126504House adopted SCC report and repassed bill 
Presentment date 04/26/12
04/30/20126763Governor's action Approval 04/30/12
05/07/20126996Secretary of State Chapter 251 04/30/12
Effective date 03/15/13


SF 2343 Jungbauer
HF 2733 Anderson, B.
Revisor No.: 12-5666
Short Description: Research and development facilities and uses as local government conditional uses establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20124245Introduction and first reading 
03/08/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 2369 Limmer
HF 2788 Peppin
Revisor No.: 12-5720
Short Description: Three Rivers park district member election requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20124313Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 2370 Limmer
HF 2589 Peppin
Revisor No.: 12-5466
Short Description: Watershed districts municipal approval requirement before municipal property acquisition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20124313Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/20/20124643aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Environment and Natural Resources


SF 2391 Rosen; Senjem; Bakk
HF 2810 Lanning
Revisor No.: 12-5610
Short Description: National football league (NFL) stadium in Minneapolis; Minnesota sports facilities authority establishment; legislative commission on Minnesota sports facilities establishment; metropolitan sports facilities commission abolishment; local tax revenue use; electronic pull-tabs and electronic themed bingo games use; conditional imposition of certain taxes and collection of other revenues authorization; tax rates on lawful gambling modification; state appropriation bonds sale; solicitor definition for federal nexus and Internet sales tax purposes; Minnesota Education, Retraining, and Investment in Talent Act establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20124317Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
04/23/20126004aComm report: Amended 
04/23/2012Comm report: No recommendation, re-referred to Jobs and Economic Growth
04/23/2012Joint rule 2.03, referred to Rules and Administration
04/23/20126101Rules suspended Jt. rule 2.03
04/23/2012Comm report: Adopt previous comm report 
04/24/20126203aComm report: Amended 
04/24/2012Comm report: No recommendation, re-referred to Finance
04/25/20126490aComm report: Amended 
04/25/2012Comm report: No recommendation, re-referred to Taxes
05/07/20127000aComm report: Amended 
05/07/2012Comm report: No recommendation 
05/07/20127008Second reading 
05/08/20127156aSpecial Order: Amended 
05/08/20127321Point of order Mason's Manual of the Legislative Procedure, sections 65 and 398, point not well taken
05/08/20127372Third reading Passed 
05/08/20127373Motion did not prevail To reconsider
05/08/2012Laid on table 
See HF2958


SF 2393 Langseth
HF 2893 Lanning
Revisor No.: 12-5775
Short Description: Clay county auditor-treasurer office appointment provisions authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20124317Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
See SF1880


SF 2400 Kruse
HF 2881 Winkler
Revisor No.: 12-5306
Short Description: Hennepin county financial statements and audits provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20124318Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 2401 Kruse
HF 2882 Winkler
Revisor No.: 12-5305
Short Description: County boards publication of proceedings on Web site authority
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20124319Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 2405 Lillie
HF 2811 Kieffer
Revisor No.: 12-5776
Short Description: Woodbury Bielenberg sports center bond issue
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/13/20124363Introduction and first reading 
03/13/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/20/20124654Withdrawn and re-referred to Taxes
See SF2136, Art. 8, Sec. 14
See HF2337, Art. 6, Sec. 10 (vetoed)
See HF247, Art. 6, Sec. 14 (vetoed)


SF 2413 Gazelka
Revisor No.: 12-5708
Short Description: Fair campaign practices separate segregated fund or nonconnected registered committee contributions federal fund exemption
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/13/20124364Introduction and first reading 
03/13/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 2415 Vandeveer
HF 2704 Daudt
Revisor No.: 12-5445
Short Description: Primary election date change from August to June
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/13/20124365Introduction and first reading 
03/13/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 2431 Tomassoni; Metzen; Bakk
HF 2760 Rukavina
Revisor No.: 12-4778
Short Description: Public officials gift ban exception
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20124409Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 2435 DeKruif; Chamberlain
Revisor No.: 12-5768
Short Description: Same day voter registration and challenged voters process modifications; provisional ballots procedure establishment; canvassing deadlines modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20124410Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 2445 Gimse
HF 2829 Vogel
Revisor No.: 12-5602
Short Description: Kandiyohi, Lyon, and Swift counties appointive offices procedure and authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20124412Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
See SF1880, Sec.3


SF 2457 Sparks
HF 2828 Murray
Revisor No.: 12-5735
Short Description: Albert Lea industrial sewer charge rebate authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20124414Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
See HF1721, Sec. 11


SF 2466 Saxhaug
HF 2861 McElfatrick
Revisor No.: 12-5616
Short Description: Municipalities emergency medical services agencies grants authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/15/20124473Introduction and first reading 
03/15/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/22/20124775Comm report: To pass 
03/22/20124795Second reading 
04/18/20125917HF substituted on General Orders HF2861


SF 2467 Saxhaug
HF 2798 McElfatrick
Revisor No.: 12-5751
Short Description: Itasca county nursing home bond issue authority modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/15/20124473Introduction and first reading 
03/15/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/20/20124654Withdrawn and re-referred to Taxes
See SF2136, Art. 8, Sec. 12
See HF2337, Art. 6, Sec. 9 (vetoed)
See HF247, Art. 6, Sec. 12 (vetoed)


SF 2471 Ortman; Benson
Revisor No.: 12-5676
Short Description: School district debt limits provisions and bonding election timing provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/15/20124474Introduction and first reading 
03/15/2012Referred to Education
03/19/20124559aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Local Government and Elections
See SF2482, Art. 3, Sec. 4


SF 2474 Vandeveer
HF 2988 Hackbarth
Revisor No.: 12-5835
Short Description: Citizen housing review board establishment; housing and building provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/15/20124474Introduction and first reading 
03/15/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 2548 Ortman; Gazelka
HF 2466 Daudt
Revisor No.: 12-5398
Short Description: Proposed annexation decision by referendum authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/22/20124680Introduction and first reading 
03/22/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 2555 Sieben; Bonoff; Rest; McGuire; Harrington
HF 2983 Simon
Revisor No.: 12-5934
Short Description: Photograph usage in polling place roster requirement and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/23/20124922Introduction and first reading 
03/23/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 2576 Sieben; Eaton; Cohen; Rest
HF 2984 Simon
Revisor No.: 12-5942
Short Description: Voting or election deception or prevention felony penalty imposition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/28/20125234Introduction and first reading 
03/28/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 2578 Vandeveer
HF 2610 Hackbarth
Revisor No.: 12-5365
Short Description: Rental housing inspection notice modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/29/20125270Introduction and first reading 
03/29/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 2583 Ingebrigtsen
HF 2786 Swedzinski
Revisor No.: 12-5724
Short Description: City aid penalties imposition exemption
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/29/20125271Introduction and first reading 
03/29/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
See HF2786
See SF2136, Art. 10, Sec. 9
See HF2337, Art. 1, Sec. 14 (vetoed)


SF 2593 Harrington
HF 2965 Lesch
Revisor No.: 12-5929
Short Description: Publicly owned stadiums and sports facilities market rate rent requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/03/20125614Introduction and first reading 
04/03/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 2599 Metzen; Jungbauer; Tomassoni; Wiger
HF 2995 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 12-5984
Short Description: National football league (NFL) stadium in Arden Hills; Minnesota stadium authority establishment; metropolitan sports facilities commission abolishment; local tax revenue use; electronic pull-tabs and bingo use; state appropriation bonds sale
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/05/20125785Introduction and first reading 
04/05/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
04/16/2012Author added Wiger
See HF2958


SF 2616 Chamberlain
Revisor No.: 12-6090
Short Description: Absentee ballot return envelope certificates date requirement removal; presidential electors nomination procedure modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/25/20126474Introduction and first reading 
04/25/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
See SF2296


SF 2618 Goodwin
HF 3033 Loeffler
Revisor No.: 12-6095
Short Description: Professional football and soccer stadium planning and financing; metropolitan sports authority establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/27/20126611Introduction and first reading 
04/27/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
See HF2958


HF 52 Mahoney; Urdahl; Torkelson; Doepke; Nelson; Abeler; Dettmer; Pelowski; Beard; Runbeck; Hancock; Anzelc; Downey; Falk; Peppin; Westrom; Woodard; Howes; Quam; Kath; Smith; McFarlane; Loon; Simon
SF 13 Olson
Revisor No.: 11-0607
Short Description: City, county, and town zoning controls and ordinances variances provisions modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/05/20111186Received from House 
04/05/20111186Introduction and first reading 
04/05/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
04/14/20111321aComm report: To pass as amended 
04/14/20111338Second reading 
04/26/20111411Special Order 
04/26/20111412Third reading Passed 
04/28/2011House concurred and repassed bill 
Presentment date 05/02/11
Governor's action Approval 05/05/11
05/09/20111774Secretary of State Chapter 19 05/05/11
Effective date 05/06/11


HF 613 Kelly
SF 124 Howe
Revisor No.: 11-0555
Short Description: Red Wing port authority appointees term limit
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/2011491Received from House 
03/14/2011492Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/24/2011702Withdrawn and re-referred to Rules and Administration
03/25/2011711aComm report: Rule 45-amend, subst. Calendar SF124
03/25/2011754Second reading 
04/07/20111241Calendar: Third reading Passed 
04/18/2011House concurred and repassed bill 
Presentment date 04/26/11
Governor's action Approval 04/27/11
05/02/20111542Secretary of State Chapter 17 04/27/11
Effective date Local Approval


HF 954 Fabian
SF 642 Stumpf
Revisor No.: 11-2175
Short Description: Kittson and Marshall counties recorder and auditor-treasurer appointment authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/05/20111186Received from House 
04/05/20111187Introduction and first reading 
04/05/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections
04/14/20111286Comm report: To pass 
04/14/20111338Second reading 
05/21/20113053aSpecial Order: Amended 
05/21/20113054Third reading Passed 
05/21/20113248House not concur, conference committee of 3 requested 
05/21/2011House conferees Fabian; Kiel; Hornstein
05/21/2011Senate accedes, CC of 3 be appointed 
05/21/20113250Senate conferees Stumpf; Robling; Magnus
05/22/20113265House adopted HCC report and repassed bill 
05/22/20113266cConference committee report, delete everything 
05/22/2011Senate adopted CC report and repassed bill 
05/22/20113268Third reading 
Presentment date 05/24/11
Governor's action Approval 05/27/11
3594Secretary of State Chapter 99 05/27/11
Effective date Local Approval


HF 2132 Dettmer; Kieffer; Slawik; Davids; Kriesel; McNamara; Lohmer; Dean
SF 2050 Vandeveer
Revisor No.: 12-4252
Short Description: Washington county housing and redevelopment authority jurisdiction clarification; Anoka county housing and redevelopment authority powers and jurisdiction modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20124274Received from House 
03/12/20124274Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/20/20124642aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/20/20124652Second reading 
04/05/20125793aSpecial Order: Amended 
04/05/20125794Third reading Passed 
04/17/2012House concurred and repassed bill 
Presentment date 04/18/12
Governor's action Approval 04/20/12
04/23/20125998Secretary of State Chapter 199 04/20/12
Effective date Sec. 1-5 Local Approval; Sec. 6 04/21/12


HF 2392 Dettmer
SF 2122 Rosen
Revisor No.: 12-4667
Short Description: Anoka county housing and redevelopment authority powers and jurisdiction modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20124274Received from House 
03/12/20124274Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections
03/20/20124642Comm report: To pass 
03/20/20124652Second reading 
03/30/20125427General Orders: Stricken and re-referred to Finance
See HF2132, Sec. 1


HF 2786 McElfatrick; Swedzinski; Westrom; Nornes; Anzelc; Hamilton; Koenen; Gruenhagen
SF 2583 Ingebrigtsen
Revisor No.: 12-5724
Short Description: City aid penalties imposition exemption
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/19/20125961Received from House 
04/19/20125961Introduction and first reading 
04/19/2012Referred to Local Government and Elections