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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/10/201133Introduction and first reading 
01/10/2011Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth
01/27/2011120Author added Metzen
01/31/2011133Authors added Gazelka; Lillie
03/03/2011322Comm 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/18/201157Introduction and first reading 
01/18/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/27/2011119Introduction and first reading 
01/27/2011Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth
01/31/2011133Authors added Daley; DeKruif; Kelash; Metzen
02/02/2011141Comm report: To pass, Consent Calendar 
02/02/2011154Second reading 
02/07/2011191Consent Calendar: Third reading Passed 
02/14/2011236Returned from House with amendment 
02/14/2011236Senate concurred and repassed bill 
02/14/2011236Third reading 
Presentment date 02/15/11
02/21/2011266Governor's action Approval 02/17/11
02/21/2011266Secretary 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/27/2011120Introduction and first reading 
01/27/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/03/2011171Introduction and first reading 
02/03/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/03/2011171Introduction and first reading 
02/03/2011Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth
03/09/2011441aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
03/17/2011535Comm report: To pass 
03/17/2011539Second reading 
05/10/20111953aGeneral Orders: To pass as amended 
05/12/20111999Calendar: 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/07/2011185Introduction and first reading 
02/07/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/10/2011207Introduction and first reading 
02/10/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/21/2011273Introduction and first reading 
02/21/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/21/2011273Introduction and first reading 
02/21/2011Referred to Transportation
03/10/2011456aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
03/23/2011623aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/23/2011628Second reading 
3599Rule 47, returned to Finance
02/20/20123845aComm report: To pass as amended 
02/20/20123849Second 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/24/2011289Introduction and first reading 
02/24/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/24/2011291Introduction and first reading 
02/24/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/24/2011291Introduction and first reading 
02/24/2011Referred to Agriculture and Rural Economies
03/03/2011333Authors added Metzen; Anderson
03/09/2011450Author added Scheid
03/21/2011610Author stricken Anderson
03/21/2011Author added Pogemiller
02/23/20123942Authors stricken Scheid; Pogemiller
02/23/2012Authors 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/24/2011291Introduction and first reading 
02/24/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/2011305Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/2011305Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/2011305Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/2011305Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/2011305Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/2011306Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2011Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth
03/10/2011457Comm report: To pass 
03/10/2011477Second reading 
03/17/2011551General Orders: To pass 
03/21/2011611Calendar: Third reading Passed 
04/05/20111183Returned from House 
Presentment date 04/05/11
04/11/20111247Governor's action Approval 04/07/11
04/11/20111248Secretary 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/2011307Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/2011308Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/2011309Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/2011313Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/03/2011325Introduction and first reading 
03/03/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/03/2011329Introduction and first reading 
03/03/2011Referred 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
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 587 Metzen
Revisor No.: 11-1339
Topic: Legal Proceedings
Short Description: Probate and appointment proceedings time period modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/07/2011422Introduction and first reading 
03/07/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/07/2011427Introduction and first reading 
03/07/2011Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth
05/10/20111921Author added Nelson
04/14/2011HF 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/07/2011430Introduction and first reading 
03/07/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/09/2011449Introduction and first reading 
03/09/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/09/2011449Introduction and first reading 
03/09/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/2011478Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2011Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth
03/14/2011506Author 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/2011479Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2011Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans
05/02/20111609Author added Fischbach
05/09/20111778aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
04/03/20125614Withdrawn 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/2011480Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/2011484Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2011Referred to Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
04/11/20111260aComm report: To pass as amended 
04/11/20111260Second reading 
3599Rule 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/2011497Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/2011498Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/2011498Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/2011502Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2011Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth
03/17/2011549Author 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/2011503Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/2011503Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/2011503Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2011Referred to Environment and Natural Resources


SF 820 Tomassoni; Metzen
HF 995 McFarlane
Revisor No.: 11-2494
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: WomenVenture grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/16/2011519Introduction and first reading 
03/16/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/2011539Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/2011540Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/2011540Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2011Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans
03/23/2011634Author stricken Nelson


SF 899 Metzen; Tomassoni
HF 1265 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 11-1877
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Jobs and economic development appropriations
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/2011547Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/2011597Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/2011608Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/23/2011629Introduction and first reading 
03/23/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/25/2011757Introduction and first reading 
03/25/2011Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth
04/28/20111540Withdrawn 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/11/20111261Introduction and first reading 
04/11/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/11/20111262Introduction and first reading 
04/11/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/14/20111345Introduction and first reading 
04/14/2011Referred to Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
05/02/20111588aComm report: To pass as amended 
05/02/20111604Second reading 
05/17/20112109Special Order 
05/17/20112109Third 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/27/20111432Introduction and first reading 
04/27/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/05/20111764Introduction and first reading 
05/05/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/10/20111920Introduction and first reading 
05/10/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/14/20112038Introduction and first reading 
05/14/2011Referred to Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
05/16/20112061Authors 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/20/20112941Introduction and first reading 
05/20/2011Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/24/20123636Introduction and first reading 
01/24/2012Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth
02/02/20123711Author added Metzen
02/23/20123924aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
03/01/20123993Comm report: To pass 
03/01/20124068Second reading 
03/29/20125287Special Order 
03/29/20125287Third 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/20123643Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2012Referred to Education


SF 1647 Metzen
HF 1965 Atkins
Revisor No.: 12-4251
Topic: Education-Higher
Short Description: Higher education private institutions disclosure requirements expansion
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/20123701Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2012Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/20123707Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2012Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/08/20123763Introduction and first reading 
02/08/2012Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans
03/13/20124329Comm report: To pass, Consent Calendar 
03/13/20124363Second reading 
04/19/20125952Consent Calendar: Stricken, placed on General Orders 
04/25/20126472HF 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/09/20123773Introduction and first reading 
02/09/2012Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/09/20123774Introduction and first reading 
02/09/2012Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth
02/13/20123802Author added Wiger
03/14/20124376aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
03/15/20124478Author 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/13/20123796Introduction and first reading 
02/13/2012Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/15/20123817Introduction and first reading 
02/15/2012Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/15/20123819Introduction and first reading 
02/15/2012Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/16/20123832Introduction and first reading 
02/16/2012Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/16/20123834Introduction and first reading 
02/16/2012Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/16/20123835Introduction and first reading 
02/16/2012Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/20/20123851Introduction and first reading 
02/20/2012Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/20/20123855Introduction and first reading 
02/20/2012Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/20/20123857Introduction and first reading 
02/20/2012Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/20/20123860Introduction and first reading 
02/20/2012Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth
03/13/20124368Author added Metzen
03/19/20124514aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/19/20124548Second reading 
03/27/20125161Special Order 
03/27/20125161Third reading Passed 
04/03/20125567Returned from House 
Presentment date 04/03/12
04/05/20125768Governor's action Approval 04/04/12
04/16/20125848Secretary 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/20123934Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2012Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/20123939Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2012Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth
03/08/20124220aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
03/08/20124247Author 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/20123939Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2012Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth
03/08/20124223Comm report: To pass 
03/08/20124235Second reading 
03/08/20124247Authors added Lillie; Gazelka
03/28/20125232HF 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/20123941Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2012Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/20123941Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2012Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/20123955Introduction and first reading 
02/27/2012Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth
03/01/20124080Author added Pederson
03/13/20124328Comm 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/20123956Introduction and first reading 
02/27/2012Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/20123962Introduction and first reading 
02/27/2012Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
03/12/20124275aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/12/20124311Second reading 
03/14/20124415General Orders: Stricken and re-referred to Finance
04/03/20125624aComm report: To pass as amended 
04/03/20125629Second reading 
04/05/20125791Special Order 
04/05/20125791Third reading Passed 


SF 2162 Metzen
Revisor No.: 12-5318
Topic: Hunting and Game
Short Description: Turkey license distribution method modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/01/20124072Introduction and first reading 
03/01/2012Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/01/20124075Introduction and first reading 
03/01/2012Referred to Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
03/12/20124281aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
03/28/20125229aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/28/20125233Second reading 
03/29/20125288Special Order 
03/29/20125288Third reading Passed 
04/18/20125912Returned from House 
Presentment date 04/18/12
04/23/20125998Governor's action Approval 04/20/12
04/23/20125998Secretary 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/05/20124102Introduction and first reading 
03/05/2012Referred to Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
03/19/20124515aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
03/28/20125229aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/28/20125233Second reading 
04/17/20125880HF 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/05/20124104Introduction and first reading 
03/05/2012Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/05/20124112Introduction and first reading 
03/05/2012Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20124236Introduction and first reading 
03/08/2012Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth
03/19/20124513Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Taxes
03/20/20124654Authors 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20124312Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2012Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20124313Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2012Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth
03/19/20124554Author 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20124317Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2012Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth
03/14/20124376aComm 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/13/20124367Introduction and first reading 
03/13/2012Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20124409Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2012Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20124410Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2012Referred to Capital Investment


SF 2495 Metzen
HF 1517 Atkins
Revisor No.: 11-3104
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: State pipe band designation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/19/20124549Introduction and first reading 
03/19/2012Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/19/20124552Introduction and first reading 
03/19/2012Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/22/20124679Introduction and first reading 
03/22/2012Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/26/20125145Introduction and first reading 
03/26/2012Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/05/20125785Introduction and first reading 
04/05/2012Referred 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
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 2605 Carlson; Rosen; Metzen; Hayden
HF 2998 Crawford
Revisor No.: 12-5930
Topic: Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations
Short Description: Endow Minnesota Program Act
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/23/20126059Introduction and first reading 
04/23/2012Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/27/20111435Introduction 
04/27/20111435Referred 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"
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/03/20111710Introduction 
05/03/20111710Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/20123654Introduction 
01/26/20123654Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/13/20124368Introduction 
03/13/20124368Referred to Rules and Administration