2011 - 2012	SENATE INDEX Room 110, STATE CAPITOL, 651.296.5560 MINNESOTA SENATE EIGHTY-SEVEN LEGISLATURE AUTHOR LIST	2011 - 2012
Higgins Chief and Co-Author List Thursday, December 13, 2012 SF 22 Rest; Marty; Higgins; Sieben HF 165 Simon Revisor No.: 11-0458 Topic: Elections Short Description: Voting in primary age reduction DATE D-PG ACTIONS 01/13/2011 47 Introduction and first reading  01/13/2011 Referred to Local Government and Elections SF 35 Rest; Higgins; Marty; Sheran HF 43 Fritz Revisor No.: 11-0650 Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS) Short Description: Home care income tax credit establishment; caregiver burden scale creation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 01/13/2011 50 Introduction and first reading  01/13/2011 Referred to Health and Human Services 01/18/2011 59 Author added Sheran 03/07/2011 433 Withdrawn and re-referred to Taxes SF 98 Higgins; Robling; Bonoff; Berglin; Pappas HF 707 Champion Revisor No.: 11-1073 Topic: Commerce and Commerce Department Short Description: Photo identification requirement for financial transaction card payment acceptance DATE D-PG ACTIONS 01/24/2011 74 Introduction and first reading  01/24/2011 Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection SF 105 Sheran; Higgins; Langseth; Howe; Miller HF 120 Morrow Revisor No.: 11-0776 Topic: Disasters Short Description: Disaster local assistance program and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 01/24/2011 75 Introduction and first reading  01/24/2011 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety SF 119 Rosen; Lourey; Hann; Reinert; Higgins HF 262 Mack Revisor No.: 11-1064 Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS) Short Description: Emergency medical technician-community paramedic (EMT-CP) certification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 01/27/2011 116 Introduction and first reading  01/27/2011 Referred to Health and Human Services 02/21/2011 267a Comm report: To pass as amended  02/21/2011 270 Second reading  03/14/2011 507a General Orders: To pass as amended  03/17/2011 549 Calendar: Third reading Passed  04/05/2011 1183 Returned from House  Presentment date 04/05/11 04/11/2011 1246 Governor's action Approval 04/06/11 04/11/2011 1247 Secretary of State Chapter 12 04/06/11 Effective date Sec. 1-2 07/01/11; Sec. 3-4 08/01/11 SF 223 Rest; Higgins; Limmer HF 324 Carlson Revisor No.: 11-1079 Topic: Athletics Short Description: National U.S. Junior Olympic and Disabled American ski center bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/03/2011 171 Introduction and first reading  02/03/2011 Referred to Capital Investment SF 228 Kubly; Higgins; Kelash; Gimse; Newman HF 1342 Falk Revisor No.: 11-1003 Topic: Natural Resources and Natural Resources Department (DNR) Short Description: Coyote (canis latrans) conflict management option for counties or towns DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/03/2011 172 Introduction and first reading  02/03/2011 Referred to Local Government and Elections 02/17/2011 250a Comm 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 286 Harrington; Higgins; Marty HF 373 Moran Revisor No.: 11-1320 Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS) Short Description: Child care assistance program income definition modification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/10/2011 207 Introduction and first reading  02/10/2011 Referred to Health and Human Services SF 305 Higgins; Jungbauer; Berglin HF 108 Nelson Revisor No.: 11-0909 Topic: Associations and Societies Short Description: Income tax checkoff for multiple sclerosis (MS) research and assistance DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/14/2011 239 Introduction and first reading  02/14/2011 Referred to Taxes 03/03/2011 332 Author added Jungbauer 03/23/2011 634 Author added Berglin SF 323 Latz; Higgins HF 448 Simon Revisor No.: 11-1567 Topic: Liquor Short Description: Liquor store clothing and memorabilia sale authorization DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/14/2011 323 Introduction and first reading  02/14/2011 Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection 02/21/2011 277 Author added Higgins See SF2392, Sec. 6 SF 353 Berglin; Dibble; Langseth; Higgins; Harrington HF 531 Clark Revisor No.: 11-1471 Topic: Arts and Culture Short Description: African American history museum grant bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/17/2011 260 Introduction and first reading  02/17/2011 Referred to Capital Investment See HF23, Sec. 18, Sub. 5 (First Special Session) SF 374 Carlson; Higgins; Rosen; Magnus HF 754 Hamilton Revisor No.: 11-1316 Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS) Short Description: Medical assistance (MA) dental services program for the aged, blind or disabled establishment DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/21/2011 270 Introduction and first reading  02/21/2011 Referred to Health and Human Services 03/16/2011 526 Author added Magnus SF 375 Higgins; Pogemiller; Kelash; Dibble HF 605 Loeffler Revisor No.: 11-1511 Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges Short Description: Minneapolis Plymouth avenue bridge bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/21/2011 270 Introduction and first reading  02/21/2011 Referred to Capital Investment SF 376 Higgins; Pogemiller; Kelash; Dibble HF 604 Champion Revisor No.: 11-1509 Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific Short Description: Minneapolis Target Center renovation bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/21/2011 271 Introduction and first reading  02/21/2011 Referred to Capital Investment SF 378 Pogemiller; Higgins; Kelash; Torres Ray; Dibble HF 602 Kahn Revisor No.: 11-1510 Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges Short Description: Minneapolis Granary road storm water and roadway infrastructure construction bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/21/2011 271 Introduction and first reading  02/21/2011 Referred to Capital Investment SF 384 Kubly; Higgins; Marty; Sieben HF 388 Benson, J. Revisor No.: 11-1196 Topic: Pets Short Description: Dog and cat breeders standards of care DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/21/2011 272 Introduction and first reading  02/21/2011 Referred to Agriculture and Rural Economies SF 412 Pederson; Higgins; Chamberlain HF 162 Drazkowski Revisor No.: 11-0637 Topic: Government-Local Short Description: Web site posting of proceedings, official notices, and summaries of political subdivisions in lieu of newspaper publication authorization DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/21/2011 276 Introduction and first reading  02/21/2011 Referred to Local Government and Elections 02/24/2011 292 Author added Brown 02/28/2011 313 Author added Higgins 03/17/2011 549 Author stricken Brown 04/11/2011 1267 Author added Chamberlain SF 416 Scheid; Thompson; Higgins; Parry; Pappas HF 703 Loon Revisor No.: 11-1733 Topic: Liquor Short Description: Brewer taproom licenses issuance authority DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/21/2011 277 Introduction and first reading  02/21/2011 Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection 04/11/2011 1249a Comm report: To pass as amended  04/11/2011 1260 Second reading  3599 Rule 47, returned to Commerce and Consumer Protection See HF1326, Sec. 4 SF 468 Kelash; Higgins; Pederson; Harrington HF 405 Clark Revisor No.: 11-1490 Topic: Food and Nutrition Short Description: Youthbuild work experience components expansion and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/28/2011 303 Introduction and first reading  02/28/2011 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth See SF887, Art. 1, Sec. 3 (vetoed) See SF2, Art. 1, Sec. 3 (First Special Session) SF 554 Goodwin; Higgins; Tomassoni HF 964 Anzelc Revisor No.: 11-2084 Topic: Legislature Short Description: Legislative employees organization and collective bargaining agreement negotiation authorization DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/03/2011 327 Introduction and first reading  03/03/2011 Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans 03/09/2011 450 Authors added Higgins; Tomassoni SF 560 Saxhaug; Higgins HF 814 Anzelc Revisor No.: 11-2233 Topic: Counties-Specific Short Description: Itasca county tax-forfeited land bordering public waters sale DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/03/2011 328 Introduction and first reading  03/03/2011 Referred to Environment and Natural Resources 03/23/2011 634 Author added Higgins See SF712, Sec.16 SF 561 Saxhaug; Higgins HF 813 Anzelc Revisor No.: 11-2232 Topic: Counties-Specific Short Description: Itasca county tax-forfeited land private sale authorization DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/03/2011 328 Introduction and first reading  03/03/2011 Referred to Environment and Natural Resources 03/23/2011 634 Author added Higgins See SF712, Sec.17 SF 597 Dibble; Marty; Lourey; Higgins; Anderson HF 665 Hornstein Revisor No.: 11-1238 Topic: Taxation-Income and Corporate Short Description: Corporate franchise foreign source income preferences elimination and domestic corporations definition expansion; foreign royalties subtraction and foreign operating corporations repeal DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/07/2011 424 Introduction and first reading  03/07/2011 Referred to Taxes SF 640 Dibble; Higgins HF 852 Hornstein Revisor No.: 11-1894 Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific Short Description: Minneapolis and Minneapolis park and recreation board joint dedication fee modification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/07/2011 431 Introduction and first reading  03/07/2011 Referred to Local Government and Elections SF 671 Pappas; Sheran; Higgins HF 567 Kahn Revisor No.: 11-1844 Topic: Taxation-Sales and Use Short Description: Sales and use tax extension to cosmetic procedures DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/09/2011 446 Introduction and first reading  03/09/2011 Referred to Taxes 03/10/2011 486 Author added Higgins SF 684 Higgins; Olson; Hall Revisor No.: 11-1650 Topic: Counties-Specific Short Description: Hennepin county lake and stream improvements appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/09/2011 448 Introduction and first reading  03/09/2011 Referred to Environment and Natural Resources SF 692 Hall; Ingebrigtsen; Higgins; Saxhaug HF 1097 McNamara Revisor No.: 11-0174 Topic: Natural Resources and Natural Resources Department (DNR) Short Description: Natural resources department peatland area management; recreational trail and snowmobile watercross requirements and mineral coordinating committee membership modifications; citizen oversight committees modifications; Blakeley state wayside repeal DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/09/2011 449 Introduction and first reading  03/09/2011 Referred to Environment and Natural Resources 03/17/2011 529a Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to State Government Innovation and Veterans 03/23/2011 620a Comm report: To pass as amended  03/23/2011 628 Second reading  05/05/2011 1765 General Orders: Stricken and returned to author  See SF1115, Sec. 4-5, 10, 36-38, 48-49, 108(a) SF 727 Latz; Higgins; Scheid HF 644 Simon Revisor No.: 11-1664 Topic: Children and Families Short Description: Assisted reproduction paternity and maternity determinations modifications DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/10/2011 483 Introduction and first reading  03/10/2011 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety SF 737 Kelash; Torres Ray; Lillie; Higgins HF 693 McFarlane Revisor No.: 11-1111 Topic: Economic Development Short Description: Minority business development programs appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/10/2011 484 Introduction and first reading  03/10/2011 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth See SF887, Art. 1, Sec. 3, Sub. 2 (vetoed) See SF2, Art. 1, Sec. 3, Sub. 2 (First Special Session) SF 742 Rosen; Limmer; Hann; Sheran; Higgins HF 1018 Zellers Revisor No.: 11-2394 Topic: Hospitals and Health Care Facilities Short Description: Hospital moratorium exception for expanded psychiatric hospital bed capacity DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/10/2011 485 Introduction and first reading  03/10/2011 Referred to Health and Human Services 04/07/2011 1230 Comm report: To pass  04/07/2011 1235 Second reading  05/11/2011 1983 General Orders: To pass  05/13/2011 2026 Calendar: Third reading Passed  05/20/2011 2939 Returned from House  Presentment date 05/21/11 3579 Governor's action Approval 05/24/11 3579 Secretary of State Chapter 51 05/24/11 Effective date 08/01/11 SF 758 Kelash; Higgins; Jungbauer; Pappas HF 824 Hackbarth Revisor No.: 11-2095 Topic: Parks and Trails Short Description: Metropolitan area regional parks operation and maintenance appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/14/2011 497 Introduction and first reading  03/14/2011 Referred to Environment and Natural Resources SF 765 Rosen; Higgins; Tomassoni; Senjem; Hall HF 1182 Smith Revisor No.: 11-2401 Topic: Public Safety and Public Safety Department (DPS) Short Description: High-risk adults demonstration project appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/14/2011 498 Introduction and first reading  03/14/2011 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety SF 822 Higgins HF 709 Champion Revisor No.: 11-1488 Topic: Public Safety and Public Safety Department (DPS) Short Description: Certificate of good conduct establishment for persons convicted or adjudicated delinquent DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/16/2011 519 Introduction and first reading  03/16/2011 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety SF 823 Higgins HF 710 Champion Revisor No.: 11-1486 Topic: Courts Short Description: Criminal records expungement law provisions expansion and modifications DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/16/2011 519 Introduction and first reading  03/16/2011 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety SF 824 Higgins; Harrington HF 718 Champion Revisor No.: 11-1484 Topic: Crimes and Criminals Short Description: Right to vote restoration notice requirements DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/16/2011 520 Introduction and first reading  03/16/2011 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety SF 830 Higgins; Marty; Scheid; Newman; Michel HF 965 Kahn Revisor No.: 11-1414 Topic: Death, Funerals, and Cemeteries Short Description: Organ donor (anatomical gift) designation possibilities expansion DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/16/2011 521 Introduction and first reading  03/16/2011 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety SF 831 Higgins; Marty; Scheid; Newman; Michel HF 1207 Kahn Revisor No.: 11-2432 Topic: Health and Health Department Short Description: Organ donation working group establishment to study sustainable programs to increase organ donation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/16/2011 521 Introduction and first reading  03/16/2011 Referred to Health and Human Services SF 878 Higgins; Wiger; Harrington HF 1124 Anderson, B. Revisor No.: 11-2136 Topic: Crimes and Criminals Short Description: Honorary military service prior offense background check disqualification rescission and presumption of rehabilitation establishment DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/17/2011 543 Introduction and first reading  03/17/2011 Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans 05/03/2011 1667a Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary and Public Safety SF 903 Jungbauer; Higgins; Langseth HF 1165 Abeler Revisor No.: 11-1426 Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific Short Description: Ramsey Northstar commuter rail station construction bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/17/2011 548 Introduction and first reading  03/17/2011 Referred to Capital Investment SF 917 Berglin; Higgins HF 1204 Murphy, E. Revisor No.: 11-2622 Topic: Health and Health Department Short Description: Minnesota Health Benefit Exchange Act DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/21/2011 597 Introduction and first reading  03/21/2011 Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection 03/29/2011 1034 Author added Higgins SF 936 Higgins; Berglin HF 648 Clark Revisor No.: 11-2034 Topic: Arts and Culture Short Description: Minneapolis Heart of the Earth Interpretive center grant appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/21/2011 601 Introduction and first reading  03/21/2011 Referred to Environment and Natural Resources SF 947 Tomassoni; Harrington; Torres Ray; Pappas; Higgins HF 645 Mullery Revisor No.: 11-1385 Topic: Economic Development Short Description: Collaborative grant program to reduce minority populations unemployment and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/21/2011 603 Introduction and first reading  03/21/2011 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth 03/23/2011 635 Author added Pappas 03/29/2011 1034 Author added Higgins SF 953 Kelash; Berglin; Torres Ray; Limmer; Higgins HF 1358 Kahn Revisor No.: 11-2647 Topic: Economic Development Short Description: Neighborhood revitalization program first class cities transition activities and termination provisions DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/21/2011 604 Introduction and first reading  03/21/2011 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth 03/23/2011 635 Author added Higgins 03/23/2011 635 Withdrawn and re-referred to Local Government and Elections 05/02/2011 1549a Comm report: To pass as amended  05/02/2011 1604 Second reading  3600 Rule 47, returned to Local Government and Elections SF 981 Higgins; Scheid HF 1258 Wagenius Revisor No.: 11-2458 Topic: Government-State Short Description: Environment, natural resources and energy appropriations DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/21/2011 608 Introduction and first reading  03/21/2011 Referred to Environment and Natural Resources 03/23/2011 635 Author added Scheid See HF1010 (vetoed) See SF1115, Sec. 77 - 78 SF 1004 Bonoff; Higgins; Sheran HF 1095 Hosch Revisor No.: 11-2321 Topic: Insurance-Health Short Description: Minnesota comprehensive health association (MCHA) six-month preexisting condition limitation for children exception DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/23/2011 631 Introduction and first reading  03/23/2011 Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection SF 1014 Limmer; Scheid; Higgins HF 1275 Drazkowski Revisor No.: 11-1600 Topic: Housing and Housing Finance Agency (HFA) Short Description: Common interest ownership disclosure statements provisions clarification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/23/2011 633 Introduction and first reading  03/23/2011 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety 03/29/2011 1034 Author added Higgins SF 1020 Higgins; Sheran; Bakk; Nelson; Senjem HF 1071 Norton Revisor No.: 11-2320 Topic: Health and Health Department Short Description: Autism spectrum disorders health insurance coverage establishment DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/24/2011 699 Introduction and first reading  03/24/2011 Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection 03/28/2011 770 Author added Nelson 04/14/2011 1345 Author added Senjem SF 1035 Higgins; Torres Ray; Lourey; Harrington; Rosen Revisor No.: 11-2314 Topic: Children and Families Short Description: Cultural competency training for child protection workers requirement DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/25/2011 755 Introduction and first reading  03/25/2011 Referred to Health and Human Services SF 1060 Rest; Benson; Senjem; Higgins; Limmer HF 1288 Loeffler Revisor No.: 11-2727 Topic: Government-State Short Description: Capitol phase 1 security and tunnel access improvements bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/29/2011 1034 Introduction and first reading  03/29/2011 Referred to Capital Investment SF 1061 Benson; Rest; Senjem; Higgins; Limmer HF 1287 Hansen Revisor No.: 11-2729 Topic: Government-State Short Description: Capitol phase 1 security and tunnel access improvements appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/29/2011 1034 Introduction and first reading  03/29/2011 Referred to Capital Investment SF 1108 Higgins; Dibble; Langseth HF 1400 Champion Revisor No.: 11-2764 Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific Short Description: Minneapolis Nicollet mall phase I renovation grant bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/07/2011 1236 Introduction and first reading  04/07/2011 Referred to Capital Investment SF 1126 Dibble; Higgins HF 1345 Champion Revisor No.: 11-0336 Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges Short Description: Highway construction projects contract bid preferences modifications DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/07/2011 1240 Introduction and first reading  04/07/2011 Referred to Transportation See SF1597, Art. 1 See SF2321, Sec. 8 SF 1127 Dibble; Higgins HF 1434 Gauthier Revisor No.: 11-0217 Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department (DOT) Short Description: Small business transportation improvement contracts working capital loans provision modification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/07/2011 1240 Introduction and first reading  04/07/2011 Referred to Transportation 04/14/2011 1345 Author added Higgins See HF2685, Art. 3, Sec. 5 SF 1133 Torres Ray; Higgins; Berglin; Dibble; Kelash HF 1307 Mullery Revisor No.: 11-2752 Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific Short Description: Minneapolis summer youth employment program appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/11/2011 1261 Introduction and first reading  04/11/2011 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth See SF887, Art. 1, Sec. 3, Sub. 3 (vetoed) See SF2, Art. 1, Sec. 3, Sec. 3 (First Special Session) SF 1179 Hall; Higgins HF 311 Hayden Revisor No.: 11-0435 Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS) Short Description: Human services supplemental service contracts authorization DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/14/2011 1340 Introduction and first reading  04/14/2011 Referred to Health and Human Services See HF2627, Art. 2, Sec. 1 SF 1220 Miller; Carlson; Saxhaug; Higgins; Pederson Revisor No.: 11-3148 Topic: Associations and Societies Short Description: Minnesota public educational radio stations association grants appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/18/2011 1387 Introduction and first reading  04/18/2011 Referred to Environment and Natural Resources SF 1227 Saxhaug; Higgins; Kelash HF 1583 Hansen Revisor No.: 11-3117 Topic: Natural Resources and Natural Resources Department (DNR) Short Description: Game and fish license requirements, fees and revenue disposition modifications and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/18/2011 1388 Introduction and first reading  04/18/2011 Referred to Environment and Natural Resources See HF1010, Art. 4, Sec. 19 (vetoed) See SF3, Art. 4, Sec. 12 (First Special Session) SF 1235 Higgins Revisor No.: 11-3099 Topic: News Media Short Description: Minnesota public radio grant appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/18/2011 1390 Introduction and first reading  04/18/2011 Referred to Environment and Natural Resources SF 1237 Higgins HF 1471 Hortman Revisor No.: 11-2935 Topic:  Short Description: Electronic device recycling requirements modifications DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/18/2011 1390 Introduction and first reading  04/18/2011 Referred to Environment and Natural Resources SF 1245 Higgins Revisor No.: 11-3098 Topic: Historic Sites and Historical Societies Short Description: Minnesota historical society appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/18/2011 1392 Introduction and first reading  04/18/2011 Referred to Environment and Natural Resources SF 1269 Benson; Hann; Nienow; Marty; Higgins HF 1341 McDonald Revisor No.: 11-2635 Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS) Short Description: Children's health care services annual reporting requirement DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/26/2011 1404 Introduction and first reading  04/26/2011 Referred to Health and Human Services 05/04/2011 1728a Comm report: To pass as amended  05/04/2011 1747 Second reading  05/10/2011 1912 HF substituted on General Orders HF1341 SF 1274 Jungbauer; Vandeveer; Higgins; Dibble Revisor No.: 11-2521 Topic: Occupations and Professions Short Description: Interior designers licensing establishment DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/26/2011 1405 Introduction and first reading  04/26/2011 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth SF 1280 Thompson; Higgins; Michel; Carlson HF 809 Anderson, S. Revisor No.: 11-1769 Topic: Labor, Employment, and Labor and Industry Department (DOLI) Short Description: Employment gratuity sharing provision modification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/26/2011 1405 Introduction and first reading  04/26/2011 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth 05/04/2011 1733a Comm report: To pass as amended  05/04/2011 1747 Second reading  05/12/2011 2004a General Orders: To pass as amended  05/14/2011 2041 Calendar: Third reading Passed  05/21/2011 3065 Returned from House with amendment  05/21/2011 3066 Senate not concur, conference committee of 3 requested  05/21/2011 3250 Senate conferees Thompson; Kruse; Tomassoni 05/22/2011 3258 House conferees Anderson, S.; O'Driscoll; Stensrud 05/23/2011 3297c Conference committee report, delete everything  05/23/2011 Senate adopted CC report and repassed bill  05/23/2011 3298 Third reading  05/23/2011 3437 House adopted SCC report and repassed bill  Presentment date 05/25/11 3594 Governor's action Approval 05/27/11 3594 Secretary of State Chapter 105 05/27/11 Effective date 08/01/11 SF 1335 Higgins; Sheran; Kelash; Saxhaug HF 1590 Knuth Revisor No.: 11-2400 Topic: Pollution and Pollution Control Agency (PCA) Short Description: Priority chemicals in children's products manufacturers reporting requirements DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/28/2011 1450 Introduction and first reading  04/28/2011 Referred to Health and Human Services SF 1339 Hall; Scheid; Higgins; Rosen HF 749 Smith Revisor No.: 11-0837 Topic: Children and Families Short Description: Family Reunification Act of 2011 DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/28/2011 1450 Introduction and first reading  04/28/2011 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety SF 1340 Carlson; Higgins; Senjem; Skoe; Dahms HF 1579 McFarlane Revisor No.: 11-3220 Topic: Government-Local Short Description: Minnesota Accountable Government Innovation and Collaboration (MAGIC) Act; counties general welfare provisions authorization DATE D-PG ACTIONS 05/02/2011 1605 Introduction and first reading  05/02/2011 Referred to Local Government and Elections 05/05/2011 1760a Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to State Government Innovation and Veterans 05/09/2011 1844a Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance 05/19/2011 2935 Comm report: To pass  05/19/2011 2935 Second reading  05/20/2011 2970 Special Order  05/20/2011 2970 Third reading Passed  SF 1361 Dziedzic; Senjem; Magnus; Dibble; Higgins HF 1679 Hornstein Revisor No.: 11-0979 Topic: Railroads, Rail Lines, and LRT Short Description: Minneapolis transportation interchange grant bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 05/02/2011 1609 Introduction and first reading  05/02/2011 Referred to Capital Investment 03/01/2012 4080 Chief author stricken Scheid 03/01/2012 Chief author added Dziedzic See HF1752, Sec. 17, Sub. 5 SF 1373 Nelson; Senjem; Tomassoni; Higgins; Berglin HF 1257 Clark Revisor No.: 11-2344 Topic: Housing and Housing Finance Agency (HFA) Short Description: Nonprofit housing bonds sale and issuance for community land trusts authorization DATE D-PG ACTIONS 05/03/2011 1709 Introduction and first reading  05/03/2011 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth See HF1721, Sec. 12 (revisor's instruction) SF 1391 Latz; Dibble; Bonoff; Rest; Higgins HF 1696 Simon Revisor No.: 11-0980 Topic: Railroads, Rail Lines, and LRT Short Description: Southwest corridor light rail transit (LRT) line bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 05/05/2011 1763 Introduction and first reading  05/05/2011 Referred to Capital Investment SF 1409 Higgins; Langseth; Jungbauer; Senjem; Dibble HF 1685 Champion Revisor No.: 11-3337 Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific Short Description: Minneapolis Cowles center for dance and the performing arts bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 05/09/2011 1848 Introduction and first reading  05/09/2011 Referred to Capital Investment SF 1415 Kelash; Higgins; Saxhaug HF 1644 Wagenius Revisor No.: 11-3275 Topic: Natural Resources and Natural Resources Department (DNR) Short Description: Watercraft surcharge and aquatic plant management fee modifications DATE D-PG ACTIONS 05/10/2011 1920 Introduction and first reading  05/10/2011 Referred to Environment and Natural Resources SF 1423 Berglin; Higgins HF 1282 Clark Revisor No.: 11-2749 Topic: Commerce and Commerce Department Short Description: Liquid nail monomer with methyl methacrylate (MMA) cosmetologist use prohibition DATE D-PG ACTIONS 05/12/2011 1992 Introduction and first reading  05/12/2011 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth SF 1427 Marty; Higgins; Dibble; Torres Ray; McGuire HF 1710 Kahn Revisor No.: 11-0587 Topic: Marriage and Marriage Dissolution Short Description: Marriage and Family Protection Act; gender-neutral marriage provisions DATE D-PG ACTIONS 05/16/2011 2060 Introduction and first reading  05/16/2011 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety SF 1469 Higgins; McGuire HF 1758 Gauthier Revisor No.: 11-3480 Topic: Health and Health Department Short Description: Sexual violence prevention working group establishment DATE D-PG ACTIONS 05/22/2011 3260 Introduction and first reading  05/22/2011 Referred to Education 05/23/2011 3440 Author added McGuire SF 1521 Dibble; Hayden; Marty; Higgins; Tomassoni HF 1886 Clark Revisor No.: 12-4329 Topic: Landlords and Tenants Short Description: Mortgage foreclosure moratorium, tenant rights in mortgage foreclosures and contract for deed cancellations DATE D-PG ACTIONS 01/24/2012 3635 Introduction and first reading  01/24/2012 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety SF 1523 Higgins; Pappas; Rest; Cohen; Lourey Revisor No.: 12-4524 Topic: Constitutional Amendments Short Description: Constitutional amendment to recognize marriage as union between one man and one woman repeal DATE D-PG ACTIONS 01/24/2012 3635 Introduction and first reading  01/24/2012 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety SF 1526 Hayden; Higgins; McGuire; Goodwin; Sheran Revisor No.: 12-4576 Topic: Constitutional Amendments Short Description: Constitutional amendment to define person to mean natural person DATE D-PG ACTIONS 01/24/2012 3636 Introduction and first reading  01/24/2012 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety SF 1536 Nienow; Higgins; Marty; Benson Revisor No.: 12-4158 Topic: Death, Funerals, and Cemeteries Short Description: Funeral goods sale license requirements clarification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 01/26/2012 3641 Introduction and first reading  01/26/2012 Referred to Health and Human Services SF 1556 Lourey; Higgins; Marty; Hayden; Sheran HF 1907 Liebling Revisor No.: 12-4453 Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS) Short Description: Personal care assistance provisions modifications and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 01/26/2012 3645 Introduction and first reading  01/26/2012 Referred to Health and Human Services SF 1672 Hayden; Dibble; Higgins; Harrington; Marty HF 1888 Clark Revisor No.: 12-4571 Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS) Short Description: Medical assistance (MA) and MinnesotaCare citizenship requirements eligibility provisions modifications DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/02/2012 3705 Introduction and first reading  02/02/2012 Referred to Health and Human Services SF 1675 Benson; Hayden; Higgins HF 1967 Abeler Revisor No.: 12-3992 Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS) Short Description: Children and family services policy, adoption reform, child support, child care, child safety, safe place for newborns; Minnesota family investment program/diversionary work program (MFIP/DWP) simplification; Home and Community-Based Services Standards (HCBS) standards DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/02/2012 3705 Introduction and first reading  02/02/2012 Referred to Health and Human Services 02/23/2012 3893a Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary and Public Safety 03/12/2012 4277a Comm report: To pass as amended  03/12/2012 4311 Second reading  03/22/2012 4687a Special Order: Amended  03/22/2012 4761 Third reading Passed  04/19/2012 5947 Returned from House with amendment  04/19/2012 5947 Senate concurred and repassed bill  04/19/2012 5947 Third reading  Presentment date 04/20/12 04/24/2012 6194 Governor's action Approval 04/23/12 04/24/2012 6194 Secretary of State Chapter 216 04/23/12 Effective date Various Dates See also HF2294, Art. 4, Sec. 34-35 SF 1702 Higgins HF 1922 Howes Revisor No.: 12-4562 Topic: Counties-Specific Short Description: Hennepin county Washburn center for children's mental health services bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/02/2012 3710 Introduction and first reading  02/02/2012 Referred to Capital Investment See HF1752, Sec. 13, Sub. 5 SF 1726 Rest; Eaton; Higgins; Dziedzic; Kruse HF 2124 Nelson Revisor No.: 12-4939 Topic: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) Short Description: North Hennepin community college bioscience and health careers center bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/08/2012 3763 Introduction and first reading  02/08/2012 Referred to Capital Investment See HF1752, Sec. 3, Sub. 9 SF 1763 Rest; Bakk; Harrington; Kubly; Higgins HF 2222 Murphy, M. Revisor No.: 12-5109 Topic: Reapportionment and Redistricting Short Description: Legislative redistricting plan adoption DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/09/2012 3772 Introduction and first reading  02/09/2012 Referred to Rules and Administration SF 1764 Rest; Bakk; Harrington; Kubly; Higgins HF 2221 Murphy, M. Revisor No.: 12-5108 Topic: Reapportionment and Redistricting Short Description: Congressional redistricting plan adoption DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/09/2012 3772 Introduction and first reading  02/09/2012 Referred to Rules and Administration SF 1776 Pappas; Dziedzic; Higgins; Dibble; Hayden HF 2218 Kahn Revisor No.: 12-5050 Topic: Education-Higher Short Description: Hennepin county medical center (HCMC) graduate family medicine education programs grants appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/09/2012 3774 Introduction and first reading  02/09/2012 Referred to Higher Education SF 1785 Eaton; Rest; Dibble; Higgins HF 2122 Carlson Revisor No.: 12-4908 Topic: Railroads, Rail Lines, and LRT Short Description: Hennepin county regional railroad authority Bottineau Boulevard transit way corridor grant bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/13/2012 3794 Introduction and first reading  02/13/2012 Referred to Capital Investment 02/15/2012 3825 Author added Higgins SF 1787 Kelash; Skoe; Saxhaug; Higgins; Dziedzic Revisor No.: 12-5004 Topic: Lakes, Ponds, Rivers, and Streams Short Description: University of Minnesota (U of M) board of regents aquatic invasive species cooperative research center appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/13/2012 3794 Introduction and first reading  02/13/2012 Referred to Environment and Natural Resources 02/15/2012 3825 Author added Dziedzic See SF2493 SF 1809 Hann; Sheran; Hayden; Benson; Higgins HF 2237 Gottwalt Revisor No.: 12-4844 Topic: Hospitals and Health Care Facilities Short Description: Hospital community benefit programs collaboration plans evidence-based strategies requirements elimination; health provider peer grouping requirements modifications DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/13/2012 3798 Introduction and first reading  02/13/2012 Referred to Health and Human Services 03/08/2012 4181a Comm report: To pass as amended  03/08/2012 4235 Second reading  03/28/2012 5239 Special Order  03/28/2012 Laid on table  03/28/2012 5246a Taken from table  03/28/2012 5252 Third reading Passed as amended  04/04/2012 5632 Returned from House  Presentment date 04/03/12 04/16/2012 5848 Governor's action Approval 04/05/12 04/16/2012 5848 Secretary of State Chapter 164 04/05/12 Effective date Sec. 2-8 07/01/12; Sec. 1 08/01/12 See SF2093, Art. 2, Sec. 5-10, 14-15 SF 1823 Higgins; Rest; Sheran; Eaton HF 2205 Howes Revisor No.: 12-4480 Topic: Government-State Short Description: Capital improvements bonding and appropriations DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/13/2012 3800 Introduction and first reading  02/13/2012 Referred to Capital Investment 02/20/2012 3861 Authors added Rest; Sheran; Eaton SF 1828 Higgins HF 2278 Slocum Revisor No.: 12-5092 Topic: Hunting and Game Short Description: Lead shot use to take wolves prohibition DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/13/2012 3801 Introduction and first reading  02/13/2012 Referred to Environment and Natural Resources SF 1838 Torres Ray; Dibble; Higgins HF 2131 Davnie Revisor No.: 12-4909 Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges Short Description: Franklin Avenue bridge rehabilitation bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/15/2012 3815 Introduction and first reading  02/15/2012 Referred to Capital Investment SF 1861 Benson; Fischbach; Higgins; Marty HF 2253 Lohmer Revisor No.: 12-5169 Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS) Short Description: Medical assistance (MA) out-of-state residential mental health treatment coverage for children authorization DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/15/2012 3819 Introduction and first reading  02/15/2012 Referred to Health and Human Services 03/01/2012 4054 Comm report: To pass  03/01/2012 4068 Second reading  03/28/2012 5232 HF substituted on General Orders HF2253 SF 1919 Dibble; Tomassoni; Higgins; Dziedzic; Metzen Revisor No.: 12-5207 Topic: Minorities and Protected Groups Short Description: Discrimination against unemployed individuals prohibition DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/16/2012 3834 Introduction and first reading  02/16/2012 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety SF 1928 Saxhaug; Higgins; Kelash; Skoe; Dziedzic HF 2242 Ward Revisor No.: 12-5131 Topic: Water, Water Resources, and Waterways Short Description: Aquatic invasive species prevention program establishment and provisions modifications DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/20/2012 3849 Introduction and first reading  02/20/2012 Referred to Environment and Natural Resources See SF1830, Art.1, Sec. 10-11, 17, 20 SF 1955 Marty; Eaton; Torres Ray; Higgins HF 1964 Atkins Revisor No.: 12-4245 Topic: Legislature Short Description: Legislator confidential information misuse by legislative members prohibition DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/20/2012 3854 Introduction and first reading  02/20/2012 Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans SF 1963 Higgins; Langseth; Hayden; Jungbauer; Rosen HF 2427 Champion Revisor No.: 12-4653 Topic: Historic Sites and Historical Societies Short Description: Minneapolis Masonic Temple renovation grant bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/20/2012 3855 Introduction and first reading  02/20/2012 Referred to Capital Investment SF 1977 Higgins HF 2424 Mullery Revisor No.: 12-4943 Topic: Taxation-Property Short Description: Property tax exemption for certain land-banked property owned by a supporting organization of government DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/20/2012 3857 Introduction and first reading  02/20/2012 Referred to Taxes SF 2024 McGuire; Dibble; Higgins HF 2642 Hausman Revisor No.: 12-5286 Topic: Mines and Mining Short Description: Nonferrous metallic mineral mining financial assurance requirement DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/23/2012 3931 Introduction and first reading  02/23/2012 Referred to Environment and Natural Resources 03/05/2012 4114 Author stricken Goodwin SF 2062 Nienow; Rosen; Sheran; Higgins; Hayden HF 2550 Abeler Revisor No.: 12-4983 Topic: Health and Health Department Short Description: Health care bill of rights continuity of care provision modification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/23/2012 3938 Introduction and first reading  02/23/2012 Referred to Health and Human Services SF 2102 Hann; Lourey; Higgins; Nienow HF 2529 Lohmer Revisor No.: 12-5350 Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS) Short Description: Living skills training programs for persons with intractable epilepsy appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/27/2012 3959 Introduction and first reading  02/27/2012 Referred to Health and Human Services See HF2294, Art. 6, Sec. 2 SF 2130 Nienow; Lourey; Hoffman; Benson; Higgins HF 2425 Abeler Revisor No.: 12-5247 Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS) Short Description: Physician assistant classification as mental health professional authorization DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/27/2012 3964 Introduction and first reading  02/27/2012 Referred to Health and Human Services See HF2294, Art. 1, Sec. 8 SF 2177 Ortman; Latz; Harrington; Higgins HF 2723 Woodard Revisor No.: 12-5302 Topic: Crimes and Criminals Short Description: Criminal records expungement law provisions expansion and modifications DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/01/2012 4075 Introduction and first reading  03/01/2012 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety SF 2180 Dziedzic; Eaton; Dibble; Higgins; McGuire HF 1905 Mullery Revisor No.: 12-4570 Topic: Real Estate Short Description: Residential real estate contract for deed and lease with an option to buy consumer protection provisions DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/01/2012 4075 Introduction and first reading  03/01/2012 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety SF 2182 Hayden; Marty; Bakk; Eaton; Higgins HF 2618 Howes Revisor No.: 12-5358 Topic: Hospitals and Health Care Facilities Short Description: Registered nurse staffing levels development for patient safety requirements DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/01/2012 4075 Introduction and first reading  03/01/2012 Referred to Health and Human Services SF 2208 Hann; Higgins HF 2627 Gottwalt Revisor No.: 12-5042 Topic: Insurance-Health Short Description: Health insurers electronic prescription drug claims and transactions requirement modification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/05/2012 4100 Introduction and first reading  03/05/2012 Referred to Health and Human Services 03/14/2012 4399a Comm report: To pass as amended  03/14/2012 4409 Second reading  04/18/2012 5916 HF substituted on General Orders HF2627 SF 2209 Higgins HF 2498 Champion Revisor No.: 12-4299 Topic: Crimes and Criminals Short Description: Financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult statute of limitations extension DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/05/2012 4101 Introduction and first reading  03/05/2012 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety SF 2214 Tomassoni; Dibble; Eaton; Higgins; Skoe HF 2666 Fritz Revisor No.: 12-5292 Topic: Health and Health Department Short Description: Medical clinic nursing personnel staffing levels annual report requirement DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/05/2012 4101 Introduction and first reading  03/05/2012 Referred to Health and Human Services SF 2249 Dibble; Higgins; Marty; McGuire; Dziedzic HF 2657 Winkler Revisor No.: 12-5598 Topic: Ethics Short Description: Lobbyists and principals model legislation requirements additions; principals and public officials scholarship funds requirements addition DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/05/2012 4108 Introduction and first reading  03/05/2012 Referred to Local Government and Elections SF 2269 Hayden; Gazelka; Higgins; Dziedzic HF 1492 Lohmer Revisor No.: 11-2315 Topic: Health and Health Department Short Description: Mental health state advisory council marriage and family therapy member addition DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/05/2012 4111 Introduction and first reading  03/05/2012 Referred to Health and Human Services 03/12/2012 4320 Author added Higgins 03/13/2012 4368 Author added Dziedzic See HF2294, Art. 5, Sec. 3 SF 2284 Eaton; Tomassoni; Higgins; Dziedzic HF 2665 Fritz Revisor No.: 12-5293 Topic: Health and Health Department Short Description: Nursing personnel staffing reporting requirements DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/08/2012 4235 Introduction and first reading  03/08/2012 Referred to Health and Human Services SF 2327 Higgins HF 2064 Slocum Revisor No.: 12-4316 Topic: Bonds Short Description: Estate sale conductors corporate surety bond posting requirement DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/08/2012 4242 Introduction and first reading  03/08/2012 Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection SF 2329 Bonoff; Magnus; Higgins HF 2322 Anderson, S. Revisor No.: 12-5178 Topic: Education-Higher Short Description: Postsecondary systems student health benefit plan coverage waiver option requirement DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/08/2012 4243 Introduction and first reading  03/08/2012 Referred to Higher Education SF 2383 Rosen; Hayden; Lourey; Higgins HF 2781 Allen Revisor No.: 12-5707 Topic: Disabilities and Access Short Description: Self-advocacy network for persons with disabilities establishment and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/12/2012 4315 Introduction and first reading  03/12/2012 Referred to Health and Human Services See HF2294, Art. 6, Sec. 2 SF 2385 Pappas; Higgins; McGuire; Sheran; Eaton HF 2737 Murphy, E. Revisor No.: 12-5703 Topic: Insurance-Health Short Description: Contraceptive Equity Act DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/12/2012 4316 Introduction and first reading  03/12/2012 Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection SF 2399 Olson; Higgins HF 2872 Peppin Revisor No.: 12-5690 Topic: Lands-Tax-forfeited Short Description: Hennepin county tax-forfeited lands conveyance DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/12/2012 4318 Introduction and first reading  03/12/2012 Referred to Environment and Natural Resources See SF1750, Sec. 16-18 SF 2408 Higgins HF 2871 Champion Revisor No.: 12-5780 Topic: Liquor Short Description: Minneapolis relocation of an existing off-sale liquor license authorization DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/13/2012 4364 Introduction and first reading  03/13/2012 Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection See SF2392, Sec. 10 SF 2440 Higgins; Jungbauer HF 2844 Champion Revisor No.: 12-5806 Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific Short Description: Minneapolis naturally treated swimming pool health rule exemption DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/14/2012 4411 Introduction and first reading  03/14/2012 Referred to Health and Human Services 03/19/2012 4534a Comm report: To pass as amended  03/19/2012 4548 Second reading  See HF2627, Art. 4 See HF2294, Art. 2, Sec. 2 SF 2456 Saxhaug; Lourey; Sieben; Rest; Higgins Revisor No.: 12-5744 Topic: Commissions Short Description: Minnesota-Wisconsin boundary area invasive species commission establishment and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/14/2012 4413 Introduction and first reading  03/14/2012 Referred to Environment and Natural Resources SF 2494 Rosen; Higgins Revisor No.: 12-5847 Topic: Drugs and Medicine Short Description: Methamphetamine precursor drug sales provisions modifications and tracking system establishment DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/19/2012 4549 Introduction and first reading  03/19/2012 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety SF 2510 Pappas; Higgins; Tomassoni; Rest; McGuire HF 2884 Rukavina Revisor No.: 12-5831 Topic: Boards Short Description: Capitol area architectural and planning board (CAAPB) Senator Paul Wellstone bust commission requirement DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/19/2012 4551 Introduction and first reading  03/19/2012 Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans SF 2547 Higgins; Saxhaug; Dziedzic HF 2945 McNamara Revisor No.: 12-5879 Topic: Natural Resources and Natural Resources Department (DNR) Short Description: Natural resources department (DNR) general permits, taking wild animals, and aquatic plant control permit modifications; product stewardship program establishment; taking wolves; appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/22/2012 4679 Introduction and first reading  03/22/2012 Referred to Environment and Natural Resources 03/26/2012 5146 Author added Dziedzic SF 2551 Sparks; Higgins; Reinert; Harrington HF 2933 Murphy, E. Revisor No.: 12-5859 Topic: Liquor Short Description: Brewers license fees structure modification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/23/2012 4921 Introduction and first reading  03/23/2012 Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection 03/26/2012 5146 Authors added Higgins; Reinert; Harrington SF 2604 Marty; Eaton; Tomassoni; Higgins; Dibble HF 3022 Hilty Revisor No.: 12-5070 Topic: Resolutions Short Description: Resolution for Congress to call a constitutional convention to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify that the rights protected under the United States Constitution are the rights of natural persons and not the rights of artificial entities and to clarify that campaign contributions to influence elections are not free speech under the first amendment DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/23/2012 6059 Introduction and first reading  04/23/2012 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety SF 2615 Higgins HF 3005 Howes Revisor No.: 12-6031 Topic: Health and Health Department Short Description: Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics Practice Act DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/25/2012 6474 Introduction and first reading  04/25/2012 Referred to Health and Human Services SR 137 Higgins; Eaton; Harrington Revisor No.: 12-5820 Topic:  Short Description: A Senate resolution honoring Khao Insixiengmay for his service to the Lao community and the citizens of Minnesota DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/19/2012 4554 Introduction  03/19/2012 4554 Referred to Rules and Administration SR 140 Dziedzic; Harrington; Higgins Revisor No.: 12-5916 Topic:  Short Description: A Senate resolution congratulating the DeLaSalle High School girls basketball team on winning the 2012 State High School Class 3A girls basketball championship DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/23/2012 4923 Introduction  03/23/2012 4923 Referred to Rules and Administration SR 144 Dziedzic; Harrington; Higgins Revisor No.: 12-5958 Topic:  Short Description: A Senate resolution congratulating DeLaSalle High School boys basketball team on winning the 2012 State High School Class AAA championship DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/30/2012 5427 Introduction  03/30/2012 5427 Referred to Rules and Administration