2011 - 2012
SENATE INDEX

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

AUTHOR LIST


2011 - 2012

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Chief 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/13/201147Introduction and first reading 
01/13/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 24 Rest
HF 253 Ward
Revisor No.: 11-0651
Topic: Taxation-Sales and Use
Short Description: June accelerated sales and use tax payment repeal
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/13/201148Introduction and first reading 
01/13/2011Referred to Taxes


SF 26 Rest; Scheid
HF 78 Peterson, S.
Revisor No.: 11-0437
Topic: Insurance-Property and Casualty
Short Description: Homeowners insurance surcharge disclosure requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/13/201148Introduction and first reading 
01/13/2011Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection
04/27/20111418aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance


SF 28 Rest; Scheid; Latz
HF 155 Benson, J.
Revisor No.: 11-0725
Topic: Taxation-Property
Short Description: Tax levy limits abolishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/13/201148Introduction and first reading 
01/13/2011Referred to Taxes
01/18/201159Author added Latz


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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/13/201150Introduction and first reading 
01/13/2011Referred to Health and Human Services
01/18/201159Author added Sheran
03/07/2011433Withdrawn and re-referred to Taxes


SF 52 Rest; Torres Ray; Harrington
HF 117 Peterson, S.
Revisor No.: 11-0652
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Student counseling services in high-need public high schools grant program and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/18/201158Introduction and first reading 
01/18/2011Referred to Education


SF 71 Rest
HF 228 Carlson
Revisor No.: 11-0976
Topic: Education-Pre-Kindergarten-12
Short Description: Seat belt equipment requirements for school buses modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/20/201167Introduction and first reading 
01/20/2011Referred to Transportation


SF 83 Rest
Revisor No.: 11-0978
Topic: Taxation-Sales and Use
Short Description: Sales tax exemption for clothing repeal; clothing sales income tax credit creation and appropriation; sales tax rate adjustment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/24/201172Introduction and first reading 
01/24/2011Referred to Taxes


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


SF 173 Rest
HF 353 Loon
Revisor No.: 11-0589
Topic: Revenue Department
Short Description: Revenue commissioner official orders appeal filing method and deadlines clarification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/31/2011132Introduction and first reading 
01/31/2011Referred to Taxes


SF 198 Rest
HF 313 Peterson, S.
Revisor No.: 11-0411
Topic: Education-Pre-Kindergarten-12
Short Description: Flexible learning year programs grants and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/2011158Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2011Referred to Education


SF 199 Rest; Latz
HF 360 Peterson, S.
Revisor No.: 11-0419
Topic: Education-Pre-Kindergarten-12
Short Description: Students without disabilities from other states school district requirement to provide educational services exemption
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/2011158Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2011Referred to Education
03/07/2011432Author added Latz
See HF934, Art. 3, Sec. 6 (vetoed)
See HF26, Art. 3, Sec. 9 (First Special Session)


SF 202 Rest
HF 312 Peterson, S.
Revisor No.: 11-0413
Topic: Insurance-Health
Short Description: Health insurer to honor patient assignment of benefits requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/2011159Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2011Referred to Health and Human Services


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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/03/2011171Introduction and first reading 
02/03/2011Referred to Capital Investment


SF 284 Rest
HF 445 Davids
Revisor No.: 11-0391
Topic: Housing and Housing Finance Agency (HFA)
Short Description: Pooled tax increments for market rate housing developments authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/10/2011206Introduction and first reading 
02/10/2011Referred to Taxes
See HF42, Art. 4, Sec. 13 (vetoed)


SF 335 Rest; Dibble
HF 566 Peterson, S.
Revisor No.: 11-1729
Topic: 
Short Description: Motor vehicle lighting display requirements expansion
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/17/2011257Introduction and first reading 
02/17/2011Referred to Transportation


SF 448 Rest
HF 699 Peterson, S.
Revisor No.: 11-1938
Topic: Veterans and Veterans Affairs Department
Short Description: Disabled veterans preference points provisions modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/24/2011289Introduction and first reading 
02/24/2011Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans


SF 464 Rest; Dibble
HF 869 Nelson
Revisor No.: 11-1814
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Transit improvement area inclusion in tax increment financing (TIF) economic development districts
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/24/2011291Introduction and first reading 
02/24/2011Referred to Taxes
02/28/2011313Author added Dibble


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


SF 536 Rest; Robling; Langseth; Kruse; Nelson
HF 777 Hansen
Revisor No.: 11-2066
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: State Capitol building appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/03/2011324Introduction and first reading 
03/03/2011Referred to Environment and Natural Resources
03/07/2011433Author added Nelson


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 861 Rest; Brown; Hall; Jungbauer; Vandeveer
HF 589 Buesgens
Revisor No.: 11-0897
Topic: Buildings and Building Codes
Short Description: Building and construction contracts retainage held in escrow requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/2011539Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2011Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth


SF 879 Rest
HF 1163 Gunther
Revisor No.: 11-2615
Topic: Occupations and Professions
Short Description: Accountants fees modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/2011543Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2011Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth


SF 905 Rest; Robling; Parry; Hann; Reinert
HF 1332 Hansen
Revisor No.: 11-2691
Topic: Legislature
Short Description: State fair private auditor use authorization; legislative auditor carryforward money provisions modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/2011548Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2011Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans
See SF1047, Art. 3, Sec. 45, 60 (vetoed)
See SF12, Art. 3, Sec. 31, 36 (First Special Session)


SF 957 Rest; Ortman; Miller; Senjem; Bakk
Revisor No.: 11-2566
Topic: Taxation-Property
Short Description: Market value homestead credit reimbursement for residential homesteads located in towns elimination; sales tax on towns purchases elimination
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/2011604Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2011Referred to Taxes
See HF42, Art. 3, Sec. 8-10 (vetoed)


SF 974 Rest; Dibble; Gimse
HF 1027 Buesgens
Revisor No.: 11-2421
Topic: Railroads, Rail Lines, and LRT
Short Description: Income tax subtraction for railroad track maintenance expenditures
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/2011607Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2011Referred to Taxes


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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/29/20111034Introduction and first reading 
03/29/2011Referred to Capital Investment


SF 1149 Rest
HF 1060 Beard
Revisor No.: 11-1962
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department (DOT)
Short Description: Transportation related data classification authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/11/20111263Introduction and first reading 
04/11/2011Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
04/18/20111393Withdrawn and re-referred to Transportation
04/27/20111424aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary and Public Safety
04/28/20111530aComm report: To pass as amended 
04/28/20111539Second reading 
3600Rule 47, returned to Judiciary and Public Safety
See SF1143, Sec. 51-52


SF 1221 Rest; Gerlach; Gazelka; Chamberlain; Bonoff
HF 1530 Mazorol
Revisor No.: 11-3078
Topic: Insurance
Short Description: Title insurance companies statutory premium reserve modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/18/20111387Introduction and first reading 
04/18/2011Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection


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


SF 1262 Rest
HF 1286 Loeffler
Revisor No.: 11-2728
Topic: Buildings and Building Codes
Short Description: State Capitol exterior and interior structural risk assessment appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/26/20111403Introduction and first reading 
04/26/2011Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans


SF 1297 Rest; Dibble
HF 1588 Beard
Revisor No.: 11-0280
Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges
Short Description: Highway toll lanes provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/26/20111409Introduction and first reading 
04/26/2011Referred to Transportation
05/02/20111610Author added Dibble
See SF920, Sec. 12-14, 63


SF 1306 Rest
HF 1573 Hortman
Revisor No.: 11-3185
Topic: Death, Funerals, and Cemeteries
Short Description: Probate provisions modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/27/20111431Introduction and first reading 
04/27/2011Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
05/02/20111601Comm report: To pass 
05/02/20111604Second reading 
3600Rule 47, returned to Judiciary and Public Safety
See SF137, Sec. 3


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


SF 1609 Rest
HF 1801 Carlson
Revisor No.: 12-4393
Topic: Legislature
Short Description: Legislative advisory commission membership modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/30/20123669Introduction and first reading 
01/30/2012Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans


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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/08/20123763Introduction and first reading 
02/08/2012Referred to Capital Investment
See HF1752, Sec. 3, Sub. 9


SF 1730 Rest; Dibble
HF 2528 Mazorol
Revisor No.: 12-3912
Topic: Public Safety and Public Safety Department (DPS)
Short Description: State-owned infrastructure accident reports public safety commissioner reports to transportation commissioner requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/08/20123764Introduction and first reading 
02/08/2012Referred to Transportation
See SF2321, Sec. 33


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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/09/20123772Introduction and first reading 
02/09/2012Referred 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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/09/20123772Introduction and first reading 
02/09/2012Referred to Rules and Administration


SF 1781 Rest; Latz; Pappas; Reinert
HF 2191 Carlson
Revisor No.: 12-4768
Topic: Education-Higher
Short Description: Hennepin county medical center (HCMC) graduate family medicine education programs appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/13/20123793Introduction and first reading 
02/13/2012Referred to Higher Education
02/15/20123824Author added Reinert
See SF1573, Sec. 15


SF 1845 Rest
HF 1878 Peterson, S.
Revisor No.: 12-3888
Topic: Boats, Boating, and Watercraft
Short Description: Water skiing and watercraft towing hours modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/15/20123816Introduction and first reading 
02/15/2012Referred to Environment and Natural Resources


SF 1935 Rest; Reinert; Hayden; Dziedzic; Sieben
HF 2088 Winkler
Revisor No.: 12-4783
Topic: Legislature
Short Description: Legislative reforms on redistricting, legislative compensation council, continuing appropriations, unallotment and legislative integrity
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/20/20123850Introduction and first reading 
02/20/2012Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans


SF 1974 Rest
HF 2388 Carlson
Revisor No.: 12-5342
Topic: Liens
Short Description: Lien notice withdrawal requirements modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/20/20123857Introduction and first reading 
02/20/2012Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety


SF 1988 Rest; Skoe; Sieben; Eaton; Kelash
Revisor No.: 12-5341
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Internal revenue code conformance authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/20/20123859Introduction and first reading 
02/20/2012Referred to Taxes
See SF1972, Art. 1, Sec. 10


SF 2261 Rest; Gimse
HF 2632 Winkler
Revisor No.: 12-5548
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Golden Valley deputy registrar office provisional reinstatement requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/05/20124110Introduction and first reading 
03/05/2012Referred to Transportation
03/22/20124676aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/22/20124678Second reading 
04/05/20125843General Orders: Stricken and returned to author 


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


SF 2397 Rest; Sheran; Eaton; Sieben
HF 2782 Persell
Revisor No.: 12-5080
Topic: Consumer Protection
Short Description: Formaldehyde in products for children prohibition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20124318Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2012Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection


SF 2516 Rest; Latz; Marty
HF 2892 Davnie
Revisor No.: 12-5813
Topic: Data Practices and Privacy
Short Description: Social security number use in certain health records prohibition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/19/20124552Introduction and first reading 
03/19/2012Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety


SF 2572 Rest
HF 2975 Carlson
Revisor No.: 12-5943
Topic: Motor Vehicles-Registration, Licensing, and Taxation
Short Description: Transfer-on-death of title to motor vehicle
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/28/20125233Introduction and first reading 
03/28/2012Referred to Transportation