2011 - 2012	SENATE INDEX Room 110, STATE CAPITOL, 651.296.5560 MINNESOTA SENATE EIGHTY-SEVEN LEGISLATURE AUTHOR LIST	2011 - 2012
Metzen Chief and Co-Author List Thursday, December 13, 2012 SF 1 Michel; Koch; Metzen; Gazelka; Lillie HF 600 Loon Revisor No.: 11-0761 Topic: Economic Development Short Description: Job creation; business tax reductions; department of natural resources (DNR) permitting efficiency; environmental review requirements modifications DATE D-PG ACTIONS 01/10/2011 33 Introduction and first reading  01/10/2011 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth 01/27/2011 120 Author added Metzen 01/31/2011 133 Authors added Gazelka; Lillie 03/03/2011 322 Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Taxes SF 49 Metzen HF 74 Hansen Revisor No.: 11-0751 Topic: Waste and Waste Management Short Description: Metropolitan cities inflow and infiltration sewer grants bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 01/18/2011 57 Introduction and first reading  01/18/2011 Referred to Capital Investment See HF1752, Sec. 17, Sub. 3 SF 139 Lillie; Daley; DeKruif; Kelash; Metzen HF 166 Clark Revisor No.: 11-1050 Topic: Buildings and Building Codes Short Description: Lead poisoning prevention provisions effective dates modifications; lead certification fee imposition prohibition DATE D-PG ACTIONS 01/27/2011 119 Introduction and first reading  01/27/2011 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth 01/31/2011 133 Authors added Daley; DeKruif; Kelash; Metzen 02/02/2011 141 Comm report: To pass, Consent Calendar  02/02/2011 154 Second reading  02/07/2011 191 Consent Calendar: Third reading Passed  02/14/2011 236 Returned from House with amendment  02/14/2011 236 Senate concurred and repassed bill  02/14/2011 236 Third reading  Presentment date 02/15/11 02/21/2011 266 Governor's action Approval 02/17/11 02/21/2011 266 Secretary of State Chapter 2 02/17/11 Effective date 02/18/11 SF 145 Sieben; Metzen HF 277 Hansen Revisor No.: 11-1224 Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific Short Description: South St. Paul floodwall pumping station replacement bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 01/27/2011 120 Introduction and first reading  01/27/2011 Referred to Capital Investment SF 221 Sieben; Metzen; Langseth Revisor No.: 11-1362 Topic: Bonds Short Description: South St. Paul floodwall pumping station replacement bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/03/2011 171 Introduction and first reading  02/03/2011 Referred to Capital Investment SF 225 Pederson; Metzen; Dahms; Saxhaug HF 342 Murdock Revisor No.: 11-1240 Topic: Housing and Housing Finance Agency (HFA) Short Description: Manufactured homes retailer, alternative design plan, reinstallation, notice, enforcement, and fee modifications DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/03/2011 171 Introduction and first reading  02/03/2011 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth 03/09/2011 441a Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance 03/17/2011 535 Comm report: To pass  03/17/2011 539 Second reading  05/10/2011 1953a General Orders: To pass as amended  05/12/2011 1999 Calendar: Third reading Passed  See SF887, Art. 3, Sec. 51-53, 56 (vetoed) See SF2, Art, 3, Sec. 51-53, 56 (First Special Session) SF 236 Magnus; Jungbauer; Metzen; Rosen; Stumpf HF 441 Loon Revisor No.: 11-1213 Topic: Telecommunications and Information Technology Short Description: Prepaid wireless telecommunications service (PWTS) 911 fees collection authorization DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/07/2011 185 Introduction and first reading  02/07/2011 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety SF 291 Metzen HF 534 Atkins Revisor No.: 11-1604 Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific Short Description: Inver Grove Heights historical buildings rehabilitation and capital improvements grant bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/10/2011 207 Introduction and first reading  02/10/2011 Referred to Capital Investment SF 391 Metzen HF 477 Hansen Revisor No.: 11-1736 Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges Short Description: Trunk highway #52, noise barrier replacement bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/21/2011 273 Introduction and first reading  02/21/2011 Referred to Capital Investment SF 393 Tomassoni; Sparks; Metzen HF 421 Rukavina Revisor No.: 11-1435 Topic: Motor Vehicles-Registration, Licensing, and Taxation Short Description: Retired firefighters special motor vehicle license plates DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/21/2011 273 Introduction and first reading  02/21/2011 Referred to Transportation 03/10/2011 456a Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance 03/23/2011 623a Comm report: To pass as amended  03/23/2011 628 Second reading  3599 Rule 47, returned to Finance 02/20/2012 3845a Comm report: To pass as amended  02/20/2012 3849 Second reading  See SF1140, Sec. 1-2 SF 450 Rosen; Sparks; Senjem; Howe; Metzen HF 616 Gunther Revisor No.: 11-1720 Topic: Taxation-Property Short Description: Property tax exemption for electric generation facility personal property DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/24/2011 289 Introduction and first reading  02/24/2011 Referred to Taxes See HF42, Art. 6, Sec. 3 (vetoed) See HF20, Art. 5, Sec. 4 (First Special Session) SF 460 Tomassoni; Metzen; Benson; Sparks; Bakk Revisor No.: 11-1436 Topic: Fireworks Short Description: Fireworks limited personal use, safety guidelines affidavit, criminal penalties, and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/24/2011 291 Introduction and first reading  02/24/2011 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety SF 462 Goodwin; Dibble; Metzen; Bonoff; Marty HF 702 Lesch Revisor No.: 11-1917 Topic: Pets Short Description: Dog and cat breeders standards of care DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/24/2011 291 Introduction and first reading  02/24/2011 Referred to Agriculture and Rural Economies 03/03/2011 333 Authors added Metzen; Anderson 03/09/2011 450 Author added Scheid 03/21/2011 610 Author stricken Anderson 03/21/2011 Author added Pogemiller 02/23/2012 3942 Authors stricken Scheid; Pogemiller 02/23/2012 Authors added Bonoff; Marty SF 463 Gerlach; Metzen; Daley HF 443 Mack Revisor No.: 11-0785 Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department (DOT) Short Description: Cedar Avenue bus rapid transitway (BRT) bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/24/2011 291 Introduction and first reading  02/24/2011 Referred to Capital Investment SF 481 Metzen HF 658 Atkins Revisor No.: 11-1983 Topic: Counties-Specific Short Description: Dakota county Darvan Acres Nature center grant appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/28/2011 305 Introduction and first reading  02/28/2011 Referred to Environment and Natural Resources SF 482 Metzen HF 690 Atkins Revisor No.: 11-2000 Topic: Counties-Specific Short Description: Dakota county Darvan Acres Nature center grant bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/28/2011 305 Introduction and first reading  02/28/2011 Referred to Capital Investment SF 483 Metzen HF 1437 Carlson Revisor No.: 11-1976 Topic: Resolutions Short Description: Resolution urging support for the Republic of China as a part of the global community DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/28/2011 305 Introduction and first reading  02/28/2011 Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans SF 484 Metzen HF 659 Atkins Revisor No.: 11-1977 Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges Short Description: Trunk highway #55, and county state-aid highway #63 interchange construction environmental impact statement and scoping bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/28/2011 305 Introduction and first reading  02/28/2011 Referred to Transportation SF 486 Tomassoni; Metzen; Sparks; Bakk; Senjem HF 667 Mahoney Revisor No.: 11-1927 Topic: Labor, Employment, and Labor and Industry Department (DOLI) Short Description: Conservation Corps Minnesota statewide youth job skills development and training program grant appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/28/2011 305 Introduction and first reading  02/28/2011 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth SF 488 Daley; Metzen; Tomassoni; Kelash; Michel HF 571 Lillie Revisor No.: 11-1774 Topic: Labor, Employment, and Labor and Industry Department (DOLI) Short Description: Air carrier employees overtime requirements modifications DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/28/2011 306 Introduction and first reading  02/28/2011 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth 03/10/2011 457 Comm report: To pass  03/10/2011 477 Second reading  03/17/2011 551 General Orders: To pass  03/21/2011 611 Calendar: Third reading Passed  04/05/2011 1183 Returned from House  Presentment date 04/05/11 04/11/2011 1247 Governor's action Approval 04/07/11 04/11/2011 1248 Secretary of State Chapter 11 04/07/11 Effective date 04/08/11 SF 495 Metzen; Howe; Rosen; Anderson; Magnus Revisor No.: 11-2002 Topic: Energy Short Description: Renewable development account funded energy projects regulation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/28/2011 307 Introduction and first reading  02/28/2011 Referred to Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications SF 501 Nelson; Rosen; Michel; Metzen; Sparks HF 729 McFarlane Revisor No.: 11-2008 Topic: Economic Development Short Description: BioBusiness Alliance appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/28/2011 308 Introduction and first reading  02/28/2011 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 507 Gerlach; Langseth; Metzen; Jungbauer; Magnus HF 842 Mack Revisor No.: 11-1078 Topic: Zoos Short Description: Minnesota zoological gardens asset preservation bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/28/2011 309 Introduction and first reading  02/28/2011 Referred to Capital Investment See HF23, Sec. 8 (First Special Session) See HF1752, Sec. 12 SF 531 Metzen; Gerlach; Sieben HF 774 Hansen Revisor No.: 11-0783 Topic: Counties-Specific Short Description: Dakota county Robert street corridor transitway bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/28/2011 313 Introduction and first reading  02/28/2011 Referred to Capital Investment SF 539 Pederson; Brown; Nelson; Metzen Revisor No.: 11-2129 Topic: Economic Development Short Description: Tax increment financing (TIF) spending increments to stimulate construction deadline extension DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/03/2011 325 Introduction and first reading  03/03/2011 Referred to Taxes See HF2337, Art. 4, Sec. 8-9 (vetoed) See HF247, Art. 10, Sec. 8-9 (vetoed) SF 562 Rosen; Senjem; Metzen; Bonoff; Nelson HF 857 Mahoney Revisor No.: 11-2153 Topic: University of Minnesota (U of M) Short Description: University of Minnesota (U of M) physics and nanotechnology building bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/03/2011 329 Introduction and first reading  03/03/2011 Referred to Capital Investment See HF23, Sec. 2, Sub. 3 (First Special Session) SF 573 Gerlach; Metzen; Daley; Sieben HF 486 Mack Revisor No.: 11-0773 Topic: Zoos Short Description: Minnesota zoo Dakota county lands interest extension DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/03/2011 330 Introduction and first reading  03/03/2011 Referred to Local Government and Elections 03/23/2011 622a Comm report: To pass as amended  03/23/2011 628 Second reading  03/23/2011 634 Author added Sieben 05/04/2011 1750 General Orders: To pass  05/10/2011 1949 Calendar: Third reading Passed  SF 587 Metzen Revisor No.: 11-1339 Topic: Legal Proceedings Short Description: Probate and appointment proceedings time period modification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/07/2011 422 Introduction and first reading  03/07/2011 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety SF 617 Metzen; Michel; Nelson HF 664 Hackbarth Revisor No.: 11-1921 Topic: Buildings and Building Codes Short Description: Elevator code changes compliance timeline modification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/07/2011 427 Introduction and first reading  03/07/2011 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth 05/10/2011 1921 Author added Nelson 04/14/2011 HF substituted in committee HF664 SF 635 Jungbauer; Brown; Tomassoni; Harrington; Metzen HF 903 Mullery Revisor No.: 11-2078 Topic: Employment and Economic Development Department (DEED) Short Description: Minnesota Citizens for Reform and Economic Equality community-based workforce development grant appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/07/2011 430 Introduction and first reading  03/07/2011 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth SF 690 Thompson; Howe; Sieben; Metzen HF 490 Garofalo Revisor No.: 11-0782 Topic: Lakes, Ponds, Rivers, and Streams Short Description: Lake Byllesby dam spillway on the Cannon River improvements bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/09/2011 449 Introduction and first reading  03/09/2011 Referred to Capital Investment SF 691 Thompson; Gerlach; Sieben; Metzen HF 601 Holberg Revisor No.: 11-0775 Topic: Data Practices and Privacy Short Description: Public appraisals by government entity optional nonpublic data disclosure DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/09/2011 449 Introduction and first reading  03/09/2011 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety SF 694 Tomassoni; Metzen; Dibble HF 838 Gunther Revisor No.: 11-2195 Topic: Employment and Economic Development Department (DEED) Short Description: Opportunities industrialization centers appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/10/2011 478 Introduction and first reading  03/10/2011 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth 03/14/2011 506 Author added Dibble See SF887, Art. 1, Sec. 3, Sub. 3 (vetoed) See SF2, Art. 1, Sec. 3, Sub. 3 (First Special Session) SF 702 Parry; Metzen; Wiger; Fischbach HF 1485 Lanning Revisor No.: 11-1427 Topic: Gambling and Lottery Short Description: Lawful gambling tax rates modification; linked bingo and electronic pull-tabs authorization DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/10/2011 479 Introduction and first reading  03/10/2011 Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans 05/02/2011 1609 Author added Fischbach 05/09/2011 1778a Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes 04/03/2012 5614 Withdrawn and returned to author  SF 708 Pederson; Metzen; Michel; Tomassoni; DeKruif HF 675 Gunther Revisor No.: 11-1709 Topic: Employment and Economic Development Department (DEED) Short Description: Twin Cities RISE! job training programs appropriation; job training and retention grant requirements modifications DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/10/2011 480 Introduction and first reading  03/10/2011 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth See SF887, Art. 1, Sec. 3, Sub. 3 (vetoed) See SF2, Art. 1, Sec. 3, Sub. 3 (First Special Session) SF 736 Brown; Metzen HF 1082 Beard Revisor No.: 11-2268 Topic: Public Utilities and Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Short Description: Cold weather rule electronic notification option DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/10/2011 484 Introduction and first reading  03/10/2011 Referred to Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications 04/11/2011 1260a Comm report: To pass as amended  04/11/2011 1260 Second reading  3599 Rule 47, returned to Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications See SF1197, Sec. 7 SF 757 Tomassoni; Metzen HF 893 Gunther Revisor No.: 11-1947 Topic: Appropriations Short Description: Vinland Center for rehabilitation services grant appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/14/2011 497 Introduction and first reading  03/14/2011 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth See SF887, Art. 1, Sec. 5 (vetoed) See SF2, Art. 1, Sec. 5 (First Special Session) SF 761 Torres Ray; Tomassoni; Metzen HF 848 Clark Revisor No.: 11-1948 Topic: Government-Local Short Description: Neighborhood development center appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/14/2011 498 Introduction and first reading  03/14/2011 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth SF 763 Hall; Metzen; Gerlach; Sparks; Michel HF 769 Bills Revisor No.: 11-2116 Topic: Zoos Short Description: Minnesota zoo appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/14/2011 498 Introduction and first reading  03/14/2011 Referred to Environment and Natural Resources SF 790 Metzen; Rosen; Sparks; Senjem; Daley HF 1110 Mahoney Revisor No.: 11-2570 Topic: Economic Development Short Description: Small business investment tax credit provisions modifications DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/14/2011 502 Introduction and first reading  03/14/2011 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth 03/17/2011 549 Author added Daley See HF1219, Art. 11, Sec. 2-4 SF 795 Sparks; Metzen HF 666 Mahoney Revisor No.: 11-1957 Topic: Labor, Employment, and Labor and Industry Department (DOLI) Short Description: Labor and industry department annual construction code fund transfer requirement modification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/14/2011 503 Introduction and first reading  03/14/2011 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth SF 796 Metzen HF 1200 Persell Revisor No.: 11-2529 Topic: Water, Water Resources, and Waterways Short Description: Water quality enhancement citizen participation pilot program appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/14/2011 503 Introduction and first reading  03/14/2011 Referred to Environment and Natural Resources SF 797 Metzen HF 1127 Hansen Revisor No.: 11-2554 Topic: Metropolitan Area Short Description: Inflow and infiltration reduction program metropolitan area grants appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/14/2011 503 Introduction and first reading  03/14/2011 Referred to Environment and Natural Resources SF 820 Tomassoni; Metzen HF 995 McFarlane Revisor No.: 11-2494 Topic: Economic Development Short Description: WomenVenture grant appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/16/2011 519 Introduction and first reading  03/16/2011 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 859 Rest; Jungbauer; Vandeveer; Scheid; Metzen HF 590 Howes Revisor No.: 11-0898 Topic: Buildings and Building Codes Short Description: Building and construction contracts evidence of construction financing and notice of nonpayment or default requirement DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/17/2011 539 Introduction and first reading  03/17/2011 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth SF 863 Tomassoni; Metzen HF 1102 Liebling Revisor No.: 11-2405 Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS) Short Description: Medical assistance (MA) program dental reimbursement modification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/17/2011 540 Introduction and first reading  03/17/2011 Referred to Health and Human Services SF 868 Tomassoni; Sparks; Metzen; Langseth Revisor No.: 11-1433 Topic: Legislature Short Description: Constitutional amendment for longer legislative member terms DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/17/2011 540 Introduction and first reading  03/17/2011 Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans 03/23/2011 634 Author stricken Nelson SF 899 Metzen; Tomassoni HF 1265 Mahoney Revisor No.: 11-1877 Topic: Economic Development Short Description: Jobs and economic development appropriations DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/17/2011 547 Introduction and first reading  03/17/2011 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth See SF887, Art. 1; Art. 2, Sec.2, 10-11; Art. 3 (vetoed) See SF2, Art. 1, Sec. 3; Art. 2, Sec. 1; Art. 3 (First Special Session) SF 915 Magnus; Howe; Metzen; Stumpf; Jungbauer HF 1247 Beard Revisor No.: 11-2550 Topic: Energy Short Description: Clean energy resource teams appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/21/2011 597 Introduction and first reading  03/21/2011 Referred to Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications SF 979 Brown; Metzen HF 1237 Erickson Revisor No.: 11-1173 Topic: Taxation Short Description: Broadband subscription expenses for education income tax subtraction and sales tax exemption DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/21/2011 608 Introduction and first reading  03/21/2011 Referred to Taxes SF 988 Kubly; Torres Ray; Metzen; Newman; Limmer HF 1296 Koenen Revisor No.: 11-2519 Topic: Occupations and Professions Short Description: Plumbers license renewal period extension DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/23/2011 629 Introduction and first reading  03/23/2011 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth SF 1046 Senjem; Robling; Sparks; Parry; Metzen HF 1352 Gunther Revisor No.: 11-2790 Topic: Gambling and Lottery Short Description: Racino and Minnesota future fund DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/25/2011 757 Introduction and first reading  03/25/2011 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth 04/28/2011 1540 Withdrawn and re-referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans SF 1132 Tomassoni; Metzen; Langseth HF 1325 Melin Revisor No.: 11-2854 Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific Short Description: Floodwood business park development grant bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/11/2011 1261 Introduction and first reading  04/11/2011 Referred to Capital Investment SF 1141 DeKruif; Lillie; Metzen HF 1462 Howes Revisor No.: 11-2661 Topic: Labor, Employment, and Labor and Industry Department (DOLI) Short Description: Residential construction written contract performance guidelines to subcontractors requirements DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/11/2011 1262 Introduction and first reading  04/11/2011 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth SF 1205 Rosen; Metzen; Koch HF 1525 Quam Revisor No.: 11-3036 Topic: Energy Short Description: Public utilities commission (PUC) approval of renewable development account expenditures temporary prohibition and allocation elimination DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/14/2011 1345 Introduction and first reading  04/14/2011 Referred to Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications 05/02/2011 1588a Comm report: To pass as amended  05/02/2011 1604 Second reading  05/17/2011 2109 Special Order  05/17/2011 2109 Third reading Passed  See SF1197, Sec. 2-3, 32 SF 1311 Metzen HF 1582 Atkins Revisor No.: 11-3210 Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS) Short Description: Child care assistance provider rate differential for accreditation modification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/27/2011 1432 Introduction and first reading  04/27/2011 Referred to Health and Human Services SF 1394 Metzen HF 1649 Hansen Revisor No.: 11-3290 Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific Short Description: West Saint Paul north urban regional trail crossing bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 05/05/2011 1764 Introduction and first reading  05/05/2011 Referred to Capital Investment SF 1414 Harrington; Rosen; Cohen; Tomassoni; Metzen HF 1705 Mahoney Revisor No.: 11-2660 Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific Short Description: St. Paul regional ballpark bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 05/10/2011 1920 Introduction and first reading  05/10/2011 Referred to Capital Investment SF 1425 Sparks; Magnus; Metzen; Limmer; Wiger HF 1700 Atkins Revisor No.: 11-3346 Topic: Data Practices and Privacy Short Description: Portable wireless devices location information collection owner permission requirement DATE D-PG ACTIONS 05/14/2011 2038 Introduction and first reading  05/14/2011 Referred to Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications 05/16/2011 2061 Authors added Limmer; Wiger SF 1451 Sparks; Metzen; Rosen HF 1747 Hackbarth Revisor No.: 11-3470 Topic: Gambling and Lottery Short Description: Minnesota Vikings stadium and St. Paul Saints ballpark financing; state lottery gaming machines establishment DATE D-PG ACTIONS 05/20/2011 2941 Introduction and first reading  05/20/2011 Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans SF 1524 Pederson; Metzen HF 1787 Gunther Revisor No.: 11-0067 Topic: Occupations and Professions Short Description: Architecture, engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture, geoscience, and interior design professional licensing provisions and fees modifications DATE D-PG ACTIONS 01/24/2012 3636 Introduction and first reading  01/24/2012 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth 02/02/2012 3711 Author added Metzen 02/23/2012 3924a Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance 03/01/2012 3993 Comm report: To pass  03/01/2012 4068 Second reading  03/29/2012 5287 Special Order  03/29/2012 5287 Third reading Passed  SF 1547 Metzen; Sieben HF 1980 Hansen Revisor No.: 12-4434 Topic: Education-School Districts, Specific Short Description: Special school district #6, South St. Paul; alternative facilities revenue program participation eligibility DATE D-PG ACTIONS 01/26/2012 3643 Introduction and first reading  01/26/2012 Referred to Education SF 1647 Metzen HF 1965 Atkins Revisor No.: 12-4251 Topic: Education-Higher Short Description: Higher education private institutions disclosure requirements expansion DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/02/2012 3701 Introduction and first reading  02/02/2012 Referred to Higher Education SF 1684 Senjem; Sparks; Metzen; Robling; DeKruif Revisor No.: 12-4714 Topic: Gambling and Lottery Short Description: Racino establishment and revenue allocation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/02/2012 3707 Introduction and first reading  02/02/2012 Referred to Education SF 1727 Robling; Metzen; Parry HF 2795 Hoppe Revisor No.: 12-4955 Topic: Recreation, Tourism, and Amusement Short Description: Race horse medication regulatory threshold concentrations set by the Minnesota racing commission authorization DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/08/2012 3763 Introduction and first reading  02/08/2012 Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans 03/13/2012 4329 Comm report: To pass, Consent Calendar  03/13/2012 4363 Second reading  04/19/2012 5952 Consent Calendar: Stricken, placed on General Orders  04/25/2012 6472 HF substituted on General Orders HF2795 SF 1771 Tomassoni; Metzen; Kelash; Goodwin; Skoe HF 2182 Melin Revisor No.: 12-5110 Topic: Economic Development Short Description: Buy Minnesota Act DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/09/2012 3773 Introduction and first reading  02/09/2012 Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans SF 1774 Michel; Ortman; Lillie; Metzen HF 1823 Downey Revisor No.: 12-4368 Topic: Economic Development Short Description: Minnesota business investment company credit program establishment; small business investment credit provisions modifications DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/09/2012 3774 Introduction and first reading  02/09/2012 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth 02/13/2012 3802 Author added Wiger 03/14/2012 4376a Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes 03/15/2012 4478 Author stricken Wiger See HF2337, Art. 2, Sec. 3, 5 (vetoed) See HF247, Art. 8, Sec. 5 (vetoed) SF 1802 Metzen; Sieben HF 2471 Atkins Revisor No.: 12-4984 Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific Short Description: South St. Paul floodwall extension grant bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/13/2012 3796 Introduction and first reading  02/13/2012 Referred to Capital Investment See HF1752, Sec. 21, Sub. 8 SF 1853 Dibble; McGuire; Hayden; Metzen; Kubly HF 2317 Knuth Revisor No.: 12-4980 Topic: Energy Short Description: Public buildings solar photovoltaic devices installation incentive payments establishment DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/15/2012 3817 Introduction and first reading  02/15/2012 Referred to Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications SF 1862 Olson; Chamberlain; Daley; Metzen; Langseth HF 2286 Loon Revisor No.: 12-4805 Topic: Waste and Waste Management Short Description: Metropolitan cities inflow and infiltration grants bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/15/2012 3819 Introduction and first reading  02/15/2012 Referred to Capital Investment SF 1907 Tomassoni; Bakk; Metzen HF 2275 Rukavina Revisor No.: 12-5208 Topic: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) Short Description: Mesabi Range community and technical college Eveleth campus windmill appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/16/2012 3832 Introduction and first reading  02/16/2012 Referred to Higher Education 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 1924 Dziedzic; McGuire; Metzen; Tomassoni HF 2451 Gauthier Revisor No.: 12-4090 Topic: Human Rights and Human Rights Department Short Description: Human rights employee protections posting by employer requirement; public contracts certificates of compliance filing fees increase DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/16/2012 3835 Introduction and first reading  02/16/2012 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety SF 1940 Kelash; Metzen; Marty; Tomassoni; Dziedzic HF 2184 Mahoney Revisor No.: 12-5084 Topic: Unemployment Insurance Short Description: Bridge to Work Minnesota program establishment DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/20/2012 3851 Introduction and first reading  02/20/2012 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth SF 1965 Daley; Metzen; Dziedzic; Kelash HF 1996 Dittrich Revisor No.: 12-3985 Topic: Consumer Protection Short Description: Home solicitation sale expansion to real property improvements DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/20/2012 3855 Introduction and first reading  02/20/2012 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth SF 1976 Gerlach; Metzen; Hall; Senjem; Daley HF 2410 Mack Revisor No.: 12-5153 Topic: Zoos Short Description: Minnesota zoological gardens asset preservation bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/20/2012 3857 Introduction and first reading  02/20/2012 Referred to Capital Investment See HF1752, Sec. 12 SF 1993 Pederson; DeKruif; Metzen HF 2354 Sanders Revisor No.: 12-5242 Topic: Buildings and Building Codes Short Description: Sump pumps installation licensing exemptions expansion DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/20/2012 3860 Introduction and first reading  02/20/2012 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth 03/13/2012 4368 Author added Metzen 03/19/2012 4514a Comm report: To pass as amended  03/19/2012 4548 Second reading  03/27/2012 5161 Special Order  03/27/2012 5161 Third reading Passed  04/03/2012 5567 Returned from House  Presentment date 04/03/12 04/05/2012 5768 Governor's action Approval 04/04/12 04/16/2012 5848 Secretary of State Chapter 159 04/04/12 Effective date 08/01/12 SF 2040 Metzen HF 2497 Hansen Revisor No.: 12-5165 Topic: Counties-Specific Short Description: Dakota county development authority redevelopment tax increment financing (TIF) district authorization DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/23/2012 3934 Introduction and first reading  02/23/2012 Referred to Taxes See HF2337, Art. 4, Sec. 17 (vetoed) See HF247, Art. 10, Sec. 17 (vetoed) SF 2065 Daley; Michel; Tomassoni; Metzen; Pederson HF 2474 Murray Revisor No.: 12-4377 Topic: Buildings and Building Codes Short Description: Residential building contractor recovery fund provisions modifications DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/23/2012 3939 Introduction and first reading  02/23/2012 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth 03/08/2012 4220a Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance 03/08/2012 4247 Author added Pederson See SF1717, Art.1; Sec. 14 See SF1653, Art. 1, Sec. 13 SF 2067 Daley; Kelash; Metzen; Lillie; Gazelka HF 2173 Kieffer Revisor No.: 12-5082 Topic: Consumer Protection Short Description: Home solicitation sale definition clarification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/23/2012 3939 Introduction and first reading  02/23/2012 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth 03/08/2012 4223 Comm report: To pass  03/08/2012 4235 Second reading  03/08/2012 4247 Authors added Lillie; Gazelka 03/28/2012 5232 HF substituted on General Orders HF2173 SF 2079 Metzen; Sieben HF 2472 Atkins Revisor No.: 12-5441 Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific Short Description: South St. Paul floodwall extension bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/23/2012 3941 Introduction and first reading  02/23/2012 Referred to Capital Investment See HF1752, Sec. 21, Sub. 8 SF 2080 Rosen; Sparks; Howe; Senjem; Metzen HF 2475 Hoppe Revisor No.: 12-4187 Topic: Telecommunications and Information Technology Short Description: Telecommunications regulations streamlining, duties transfer to the public utilities commission, and appropriations DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/23/2012 3941 Introduction and first reading  02/23/2012 Referred to Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications SF 2082 Michel; Metzen; Tomassoni; Miller; Pederson HF 1849 Davids Revisor No.: 12-4410 Topic: Taxation-Sales and Use Short Description: Solicitor definition for federal nexus and internet sales tax purposes DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/27/2012 3955 Introduction and first reading  02/27/2012 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth 03/01/2012 4080 Author added Pederson 03/13/2012 4328 Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Taxes See SF2391, Art.6, Sec.1 SF 2085 Rosen; Stumpf; Parry; Metzen; Olson HF 2785 Hamilton Revisor No.: 12-5282 Topic: Gambling and Lottery Short Description: Racino establishment and revenue allocation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/27/2012 3956 Introduction and first reading  02/27/2012 Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans SF 2121 Robling; Reinert; Parry; Metzen; Hann HF 2668 Holberg Revisor No.: 12-5506 Topic: Data Practices and Privacy Short Description: Unofficial fiscal note data classification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/27/2012 3962 Introduction and first reading  02/27/2012 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety 03/12/2012 4275a Comm report: To pass as amended  03/12/2012 4311 Second reading  03/14/2012 4415 General Orders: Stricken and re-referred to Finance 04/03/2012 5624a Comm report: To pass as amended  04/03/2012 5629 Second reading  04/05/2012 5791 Special Order  04/05/2012 5791 Third reading Passed  SF 2162 Metzen Revisor No.: 12-5318 Topic: Hunting and Game Short Description: Turkey license distribution method modification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/01/2012 4072 Introduction and first reading  03/01/2012 Referred to Environment and Natural Resources SF 2181 Rosen; Howe; Metzen HF 2650 Beard Revisor No.: 12-5529 Topic: Energy Short Description: Renewable development account regulation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/01/2012 4075 Introduction and first reading  03/01/2012 Referred to Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications 03/12/2012 4281a Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance 03/28/2012 5229a Comm report: To pass as amended  03/28/2012 5233 Second reading  03/29/2012 5288 Special Order  03/29/2012 5288 Third reading Passed  04/18/2012 5912 Returned from House  Presentment date 04/18/12 04/23/2012 5998 Governor's action Approval 04/20/12 04/23/2012 5998 Secretary of State Chapter 196 04/20/12 Effective date Sec. 1-2 07/01/12; Sec. 3 04/21/12 SF 2216 Magnus; Dibble; Howe; Metzen HF 2731 Torkelson Revisor No.: 12-5488 Topic: Energy Short Description: Community energy technical assistance and outreach assessment and grant requirement DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/05/2012 4102 Introduction and first reading  03/05/2012 Referred to Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications 03/19/2012 4515a Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance 03/28/2012 5229a Comm report: To pass as amended  03/28/2012 5233 Second reading  04/17/2012 5880 HF substituted on General Orders HF2731 SF 2230 Hall; Senjem; Lillie; Metzen; Gerlach HF 2827 Garofalo Revisor No.: 12-5512 Topic: Traffic Regulations Short Description: St. Paul I-35E speed limit designation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/05/2012 4104 Introduction and first reading  03/05/2012 Referred to Transportation SF 2274 Howe; Miller; Metzen; Sieben HF 2854 Lanning Revisor No.: 12-5288 Topic: Employment and Economic Development Department (DEED) Short Description: Jobs training program establishment and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/05/2012 4112 Introduction and first reading  03/05/2012 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth SF 2290 Lillie; Michel; Dziedzic; Metzen HF 2361 Mahoney Revisor No.: 12-3938 Topic: Economic Development Short Description: Angel investment tax credit provisions modification and data practices exemption addition DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/08/2012 4236 Introduction and first reading  03/08/2012 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth 03/19/2012 4513 Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Taxes 03/20/2012 4654 Authors added Dziedzic; Metzen See HF2337, Art. 2, Sec. 5 (vetoed) See HF247, Art. 8, Sec. 2, 5 (vetoed) SF 2364 Dahms; Tomassoni; Metzen; Thompson; Newman HF 2356 Daudt Revisor No.: 12-5151 Topic: Workers Compensation Short Description: Workers compensation reinsurance association open meeting law and data practices act compliance requirement DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/12/2012 4312 Introduction and first reading  03/12/2012 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth SF 2366 Jungbauer; Metzen HF 2900 Hackbarth Revisor No.: 12-5670 Topic: Housing and Housing Finance Agency (HFA) Short Description: Manufactured home relocation trust fund balance requirement modifications DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/12/2012 4313 Introduction and first reading  03/12/2012 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth 03/19/2012 4554 Author added Metzen SF 2390 Chamberlain; Michel; Lillie; Tomassoni; Metzen HF 2429 Mazorol Revisor No.: 12-5117 Topic: Taxation-Income and Corporate Short Description: Technology corporate franchise tax certificate transfer program establishment DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/12/2012 4317 Introduction and first reading  03/12/2012 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth 03/14/2012 4376a Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes SF 2427 Daley; Metzen; Kelash; Torres Ray; Hall HF 2773 Atkins Revisor No.: 12-5678 Topic: Taxation Short Description: Individual retirement account (IRA) rollover provisions conformance DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/13/2012 4367 Introduction and first reading  03/13/2012 Referred to Taxes See HF2337, Art. 2, Sec. 6, 9, 17-18, 20 (vetoed) See HF247, Art. 8, Sec. 6-8, 16-17, 19 (vetoed) SF 2431 Tomassoni; Metzen; Bakk HF 2760 Rukavina Revisor No.: 12-4778 Topic:  Short Description: Public officials gift ban exception DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/14/2012 4409 Introduction and first reading  03/14/2012 Referred to Local Government and Elections SF 2434 Howe; Sieben; Metzen HF 491 Garofalo Revisor No.: 11-0786 Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges Short Description: Cannon River pedestrian bridge bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/14/2012 4410 Introduction and first reading  03/14/2012 Referred to Capital Investment SF 2495 Metzen HF 1517 Atkins Revisor No.: 11-3104 Topic: Government-State Short Description: State pipe band designation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/19/2012 4549 Introduction and first reading  03/19/2012 Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans SF 2517 Howe; Metzen; Gazelka; Vandeveer Revisor No.: 12-5876 Topic: Commerce and Commerce Department Short Description: Debt collection agencies exclusion provisions modifications DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/19/2012 4552 Introduction and first reading  03/19/2012 Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection SF 2545 Magnus; Metzen; Tomassoni; Rosen HF 2654 Mahoney Revisor No.: 12-5230 Topic: Economic Development Short Description: Small business investment tax credit for 2012 increase authorization DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/22/2012 4679 Introduction and first reading  03/22/2012 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth See HF247, Art. 8, Sec. 3 (vetoed) SF 2563 Torres Ray; Metzen; Hayden; Rest; Dziedzic HF 2808 Clark Revisor No.: 12-5763 Topic: Food and Nutrition Short Description: Genetically engineered food labeling requirement DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/26/2012 5145 Introduction and first reading  03/26/2012 Referred to Agriculture and Rural Economies SF 2596 Miller; Rosen; Wiger; Metzen HF 2197 Eken Revisor No.: 12-4971 Topic: Gambling and Lottery Short Description: Lottery gaming machines at gaming facilities authorization DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/05/2012 5785 Introduction and first reading  04/05/2012 Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans SF 2599 Metzen; Jungbauer; Tomassoni; Wiger HF 2995 Mahoney Revisor No.: 12-5984 Topic: Athletics 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 DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/05/2012 5785 Introduction and first reading  04/05/2012 Referred to Local Government and Elections 04/16/2012 Author added Wiger See HF2958 SF 2605 Carlson; Rosen; Metzen; Hayden HF 2998 Crawford Revisor No.: 12-5930 Topic: Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations Short Description: Endow Minnesota Program Act DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/23/2012 6059 Introduction and first reading  04/23/2012 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth SR 76 Metzen Revisor No.: 11-3198 Topic:  Short Description: A Senate resolution honoring Specialist Joseph Kennedy of Inver Grove Heights, who was killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/27/2011 1435 Introduction  04/27/2011 1435 Referred to Rules and Administration SR 79 Metzen Revisor No.: 11-3205 Topic:  Short Description: A Senate resolution designating August of each year as "Meningitis Awareness Month" DATE D-PG ACTIONS 05/03/2011 1710 Introduction  05/03/2011 1710 Referred to Rules and Administration SR 116 Sieben; Metzen Revisor No.: 12-4369 Topic:  Short Description: A Senate resolution honoring the 125 birthday of South St. Paul DATE D-PG ACTIONS 01/26/2012 3654 Introduction  01/26/2012 3654 Referred to Rules and Administration SR 134 Sieben; Metzen Revisor No.: 12-5755 Topic:  Short Description: A Senate resolution congratulating Neighbors, Inc. on its 40th anniversary DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/13/2012 4368 Introduction  03/13/2012 4368 Referred to Rules and Administration