2011 - 2012
SENATE INDEX

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

AUTHOR LIST


2011 - 2012

Senjem
Chief and Co-Author List
Thursday, December 13, 2012


SF 47 Ortman; Marty; Hoffman; Limmer; Senjem
HF 79 Davids
Revisor No.: 11-0841
Topic: Taxation-Income and Corporate
Short Description: Dependent health care coverage exclusion of dependent adult children through age 26 for taxable year 2010 federal extension conformance; W-2 form correction requirement option
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/18/201157Introduction and first reading 
01/18/2011Referred to Taxes
01/20/201165aComm report: To pass as amended 
01/20/201165Second reading 
03/03/2011339Special Order 
03/03/2011390Laid on table 
See HF79


SF 48 Carlson; Saxhaug; Ingebrigtsen; Gazelka; Senjem
HF 55 Hackbarth
Revisor No.: 11-0738
Topic: Lands-State
Short Description: State lands, parks, and forests provisions modifications; parks and forests additions and deletions; stream easements acquisition modification; state land public and private sales, conveyances and exchanges
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/18/201157Introduction and first reading 
01/18/2011Referred to Environment and Natural Resources
01/20/201169Author added Gazelka
01/27/201183Comm report: To pass 
01/27/2011114Second reading 
01/27/2011121Author added Senjem
01/31/2011134General Orders: Stricken and re-referred to Finance
02/10/2011204Comm report: To pass 
02/10/2011206Second reading 
02/17/2011256HF substituted on General Orders HF55


SF 51 Koch; Parry; Gazelka; Senjem; Wiger
HF 50 Anderson, B.
Revisor No.: 11-0722
Topic: Veterans and Veterans Affairs Department
Short Description: Female-veteran license plate designation for special veterans license plates or gold star license plates
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/18/201157Introduction and first reading 
01/18/2011Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans
01/20/201169Authors added Gazelka; Senjem
04/14/20111337Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Transportation
04/18/20111393Author added Wiger
See SF920, Sec. 22


SF 80 Bakk; Senjem; Langseth; Olson; Saxhaug
HF 139 Dill
Revisor No.: 11-0977
Topic: Parks and Trails
Short Description: Lake Vermilion state park development bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/20/201169Introduction and first reading 
01/20/2011Referred to Capital Investment
See HF23, Sec. 5, Sub. 5 (First Special Session)
See HF1752, Sec. 7, Sub. 7


SF 100 Senjem
HF 198 Quam
Revisor No.: 11-0832
Topic: Counties-Specific
Short Description: Olmsted county surplus state land conveyance
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/24/201175Introduction and first reading 
01/24/2011Referred to Environment and Natural Resources


SF 115 Senjem
Revisor No.: 11-0952
Topic: Minnesota Management and Budget Department (MMB)
Short Description: Minnesota management and budget (MMB) local fiscal impact and benefit notes preparation and legislative approval
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/27/2011115Introduction and first reading 
01/27/2011Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans


SF 120 Miller; Senjem; Howe; Reinert; Cohen
HF 224 Kelly
Revisor No.: 11-0113
Topic: Port Authorities
Short Description: Port development assistance bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/27/2011116Introduction and first reading 
01/27/2011Referred to Capital Investment
See HF23, Sec. 13, Sub. 6 (First Special Session)
See HF1752, Sec. 16, Sub. 6


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


SF 135 Sheran; Parry; Senjem; Dahms
HF 84 Morrow
Revisor No.: 11-0431
Topic: Motor Vehicles-Registration, Licensing, and Taxation
Short Description: Support highway #14 special motor vehicle license plates
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/27/2011118Introduction and first reading 
01/27/2011Referred to Transportation
03/10/2011454aComm 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


SF 176 Howe; Senjem; Parry; Wiger
HF 476 Kelly
Revisor No.: 11-0556
Topic: Port Authorities
Short Description: Red Wing port authority employees public employees retirement association (PERA) inclusion
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/2011154Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2011Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans
See HF14, Art. 1, Sec. 1-3 (First Special Session)


SF 186 Senjem; Nelson; Howe
HF 160 Drazkowski
Revisor No.: 11-0635
Topic: Lakes, Ponds, Rivers, and Streams
Short Description: Lake Zumbro and Schmidt Lake restoration grants appropriations
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/2011156Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2011Referred to Environment and Natural Resources


SF 187 Senjem; Nelson
HF 116 Quam
Revisor No.: 11-0853
Topic: Bonds
Short Description: Capital improvements previous projects provisions and appropriations modifications; veterans cemetery prioritized location specification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/2011156Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2011Referred to Capital Investment
05/13/20112027aComm report: To pass as amended 
05/13/20112035Second reading 
3599Rule 47, returned to Capital Investment
See HF23, Sec. 26-29, 31, 33-34, 37-40, 42, 44, 46-48 (First Special Session)


SF 188 Senjem; Nelson
HF 93 Liebling
Revisor No.: 11-0364
Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges
Short Description: Rochester Arianna Celeste MacNamara memorial bridge designation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/2011156Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2011Referred to Transportation
03/16/2011512aComm report: To pass as amended, Consent Calendar 
03/16/2011518Second reading 
03/21/2011612Consent Calendar: Third reading Passed 
See HF2685, Art. 4, Sec. 7


SF 189 Senjem; Nelson
HF 265 Benson, M.
Revisor No.: 11-0854
Topic: Appropriations
Short Description: Olmsted county southeastern Minnesota regional public safety training center prior appropriation modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/2011156Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2011Referred to Capital Investment
See SF187, Sec. 6


SF 190 Senjem; Nelson
HF 66 Drazkowski
Revisor No.: 11-0633
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: Political contribution refund repeal
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/2011156Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2011Referred to Taxes
See HF42, Art. 7, Sec. 6, 15-16, 41 (vetoed)


SF 204 Langseth; Stumpf; Skoe; Senjem; Sparks
HF 960 Howes
Revisor No.: 11-1322
Topic: Disasters
Short Description: Flood hazard mitigation grants bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/2011159Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2011Referred to Capital Investment
02/03/2011173Author added Sparks
See HF23, Sec. 5, Sub. 3 (First Special Session)


SF 219 Pederson; Senjem; Rosen; Magnus; Sparks
HF 344 Lanning
Revisor No.: 11-0159
Topic: Housing and Housing Finance Agency (HFA)
Short Description: Public housing rehabilitation bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/03/2011170Introduction and first reading 
02/03/2011Referred to Capital Investment


SF 261 Senjem; Newman; Parry
HF 203 Westrom
Revisor No.: 11-1008
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: Legislative approval required prior to certain rules taking effect
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/07/2011189Introduction and first reading 
02/07/2011Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans
02/14/2011238aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Local Government and Elections
03/03/2011322aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
03/13/2012HF substituted in committee HF203


SF 262 Senjem; Nelson
HF 911 Quam
Revisor No.: 11-1164
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Rochester trunk highway #52 interchange construction bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/07/2011190Introduction and first reading 
02/07/2011Referred to Capital Investment
02/28/2011313Author stricken Nelson
03/23/2011634Author added Nelson


SF 326 Anderson; Senjem; Langseth; Ortman
Revisor No.: 11-1646
Topic: Taxation-Income and Corporate
Short Description: Homeless prevention and food shelf income tax checkoff
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/14/2011242Introduction and first reading 
02/14/2011Referred to Taxes


SF 341 Senjem; Rest; Lourey; Gimse
HF 493 Vogel
Revisor No.: 11-1262
Topic: Motor Vehicles
Short Description: Motor vehicle dealer records alternative site authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/17/2011258Introduction and first reading 
02/17/2011Referred to Transportation
04/26/20111399aComm report: To pass as amended 
04/26/20111401Second reading 
05/10/20111914HF substituted on General Orders HF493
See SF920, Sec. 21, 23


SF 346 Senjem; Pappas
HF 554 Johnson
Revisor No.: 11-1723
Topic: 
Short Description: Mississippi River Parkway commission expiration date extension
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/17/2011259Introduction and first reading 
02/17/2011Referred to Transportation
04/27/20111424Comm report: To pass and re-referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans
05/02/20111599Comm report: To pass, Consent Calendar 
05/02/20111604Second reading 
05/04/20111750Consent Calendar: Third reading Passed 


SF 347 Senjem; Fischbach; Marty; Torres Ray; Rosen
HF 200 Gottwalt
Revisor No.: 11-1145
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Alzheimer's disease data collection and reporting requirements and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/17/2011259Introduction and first reading 
02/17/2011Referred to Health and Human Services
See SF760, Art. 2, Sec. 6 (modified) (vetoed)
See HF25, Art. 2, Sec. 4 (modified) (First Special Session)


SF 365 Parry; Rosen; Sheran; Senjem
HF 415 Kath
Revisor No.: 11-1477
Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges
Short Description: Trunk highway #14, upgrade to four-lane divided highway appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/17/2011262Introduction and first reading 
02/17/2011Referred to Transportation
02/21/2011277Author added Senjem


SF 368 Senjem; Rosen; Sheran; Sparks; Magnus
HF 347 Howes
Revisor No.: 11-0874
Topic: Motor Vehicles-Registration, Licensing, and Taxation
Short Description: Motor vehicles registration, driver's licenses and identification cards fees increase
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/17/2011263Introduction and first reading 
02/17/2011Referred to Transportation
03/16/2011511aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
03/23/2011623Comm report: To pass 
03/23/2011628Second reading 
3599Rule 47, returned to Finance
See HF232, Sec. 2-3


SF 379 Ortman; Rest; Bakk; Senjem
HF 451 Davids
Revisor No.: 11-1375
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Federal tax conformance
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/21/2011271Introduction and first reading 
02/21/2011Referred to Taxes


SF 401 Parry; DeKruif; Senjem; Rosen; Sheran
HF 728 Murray
Revisor No.: 11-1523
Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges
Short Description: Trunk highway #14, upgrade to four-lane divided highway construction improvement requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/21/2011275Introduction and first reading 
02/21/2011Referred to Transportation
03/03/2011333Author added Sheran


SF 408 Wolf; Chamberlain; Hann; Senjem; Daley
HF 1656 Bills
Revisor No.: 11-1788
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: School district employees detailed financial reporting requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/21/2011276Introduction and first reading 
02/21/2011Referred to Education
05/02/20111581aComm report: To pass as amended 
05/02/20111604Second reading 
3599Rule 47, returned to Education


SF 417 Tomassoni; Senjem; Michel; Saxhaug
HF 618 Beard
Revisor No.: 11-1210
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Innovative energy projects provisions modification and clarification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/21/2011277Introduction and first reading 
02/21/2011Referred to Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications


SF 420 Senjem; Chamberlain; Rest; Bakk; Dahms
HF 776 Loon
Revisor No.: 11-1849
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Tax increment financing (TIF) spending increments to stimulate construction deadline extension
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/24/2011284Introduction and first reading 
02/24/2011Referred to Taxes
See HF2337, Art. 4, Sec. 8-9 (vetoed)
See HF247, Art. 10, Sec. 8-9 (vetoed)


SF 434 Rosen; Bonoff; Senjem; Michel; Harrington
HF 681 Downey
Revisor No.: 11-1759
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: Minnesota Pay for Performance Act of 2011
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/24/2011287Introduction and first reading 
02/24/2011Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans
02/28/2011313Author stricken Bakk
04/07/20111241Author added Harrington
See SF1047, Art. 3, Sec. 36-38 (vetoed)
See SF12, Art. 3, Sec. 26-28 (First Special Session)


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 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 496 Sheran; Rosen; Dahms; Senjem; Parry
HF 1015 Morrow
Revisor No.: 11-2083
Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges
Short Description: Trunk highway #14, construction appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/2011307Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2011Referred to Transportation


SF 516 Senjem; Nelson
HF 961 Morrow
Revisor No.: 11-1873
Topic: Motor Vehicles-Registration, Licensing, and Taxation
Short Description: American Red Cross special motor vehicle license plates
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/2011310Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2011Referred to Transportation
03/16/2011511aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
03/23/2011624aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/23/2011628Second reading 
3599Rule 47, returned to Finance
03/19/20124513aTo pass as amended 
03/19/20124548Second reading 
03/27/20125159Author added Nelson


SF 525 Senjem
HF 1208 Quam
Revisor No.: 11-0953
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department (DOT)
Short Description: Olmsted county trunk highway #52, specific service sign placement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/2011312Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2011Referred to Transportation


SF 526 Senjem
HF 285 Fritz
Revisor No.: 11-1042
Topic: Death, Funerals, and Cemeteries
Short Description: Grave markers or memorial monuments on public lands of deceased residents of state hospitals or regional treatment centers bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/2011312Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2011Referred to Capital Investment
See HF23, Sec. 15, Sub. 5 (First Special Session)


SF 527 Senjem; Wiger; Nelson
HF 745 Mack
Revisor No.: 11-1904
Topic: Task Forces
Short Description: Autism spectrum disorder task force creation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/2011312Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2011Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans
04/14/20111282Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Health and Human Services
04/14/20111345Author added Wiger
05/16/20112060Author added Nelson
See HF745
See SF731, Art. 1, Sec. 5
See HF25, Art. 6, Sec. 95 (First Special Session)


SF 535 Gerlach; Michel; Senjem; Howe; Tomassoni
HF 194 Anderson, S.
Revisor No.: 11-1082
Topic: Bonds
Short Description: Capital project funding report on jobs created or retained
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/03/2011324Introduction and first reading 
03/03/2011Referred to Capital Investment
See HF1752, Sec. 28


SF 540 Nelson; Senjem; Rosen; Bonoff; Olson
HF 1678 McFarlane
Revisor No.: 11-1971
Topic: Education-Pre-Kindergarten-12
Short Description: School boards mandatory child maltreatment reporting model policy requirement; teachers license termination or discharge actions due to maltreatment modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/03/2011325Introduction and first reading 
03/03/2011Referred to Education
04/28/20111483aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary and Public Safety


SF 543 Senjem; Nelson; Wiger
HF 299 Quam
Revisor No.: 11-0713
Topic: Government-Employees
Short Description: State agency value initiative (SAVI) program establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/03/2011326Introduction and first reading 
03/03/2011Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans
04/14/20111345Author added Wiger
04/14/2011HF substituted in committee HF299


SF 547 Kubly; Lourey; Sheran; Senjem
Revisor No.: 11-0935
Topic: Drivers Licenses, Training, and ID Cards
Short Description: Limited drivers license issuance conditions expansion for medical treatment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/03/2011326Introduction and first reading 
03/03/2011Referred to Transportation


SF 551 Gimse; Senjem; Pederson
HF 829 Vogel
Revisor No.: 11-1785
Topic: Government-Local
Short Description: Cities stadium liquor license issuance modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/03/2011327Introduction and first reading 
03/03/2011Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection
03/10/2011459aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/10/2011477Second reading 
03/21/2011612General Orders: To pass 
03/24/2011705Calendar: Third reading Passed 
04/18/20111371Returned from House 
Presentment date 04/18/11
04/27/20111414Governor's action Approval 04/20/11
04/27/20111414Secretary of State Chapter 16 04/20/11
Effective date 08/01/11
See also HF1326, Sec. 16 (for effective date change)


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 591 Nelson; Senjem; Michel; Koch; Sparks
HF 862 Benson, M.
Revisor No.: 11-2295
Topic: University of Minnesota (U of M)
Short Description: University of Minnesota (U of M) and Mayo foundation research partnership appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/07/2011423Introduction and first reading 
03/07/2011Referred to Higher Education


SF 632 Senjem; Nelson
HF 890 Quam
Revisor No.: 11-2323
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Rochester local sales and use tax modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/07/2011430Introduction and first reading 
03/07/2011Referred to Taxes
See HF42, Art. 5, Sec. 5-7 (vetoed)
See HF20, Art. 4, Sec. 5-7 (First Special Session)


SF 641 Senjem; Olson; Scheid; Pogemiller
HF 1059 Loon
Revisor No.: 11-2042
Topic: Taxation-Income and Corporate
Short Description: Equity and opportunity in education income tax credit establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/07/2011431Introduction and first reading 
03/07/2011Referred to Education
03/09/2011450Author added Scheid
03/16/2011517aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
03/21/2011610Author added Pogemiller
See SF388, Sec. 2-3, 5


SF 664 Senjem; Langseth
HF 959 Howes
Revisor No.: 11-2242
Topic: Disasters
Short Description: Flood hazard mitigation grants bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/09/2011445Introduction and first reading 
03/09/2011Referred to Capital Investment
03/23/2011634Author added Langseth
See HF959
See HF23, Sec. 5, Sub. 3 (First Special Session)


SF 687 Senjem; Rest; Nelson
HF 113 Quam
Revisor No.: 11-0719
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Medical laboratory services payments gross revenues tax exemption
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/09/2011448Introduction and first reading 
03/09/2011Referred to Taxes
02/15/20123824Author added Rest
02/23/20123942Author added Nelson
03/08/20124247Withdrawn and re-referred to Health and Human Services
03/21/20124660aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
See HF2337, Art. 3, Sec. 2 (vetoed)
See HF247, Art. 9, Sec. 2 (vetoed)


SF 739 Lillie; Parry; Senjem
HF 1024 Stensrud
Revisor No.: 11-2437
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: Deputy commissioner and assistant commissioner positions reduction; legislative liaisons salary and expenses by state agencies prohibition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/2011485Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2011Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans
05/09/20111843aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
See SF1047, Art. 3, Sec. 24-25, 39, 46, 49-55 (vetoed)


SF 765 Rosen; Higgins; Tomassoni; Senjem; Hall
HF 1182 Smith
Revisor No.: 11-2401
Topic: Public Safety and Public Safety Department (DPS)
Short Description: High-risk adults demonstration project appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/2011498Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2011Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety


SF 769 Senjem; Miller; Magnus; Pederson; Langseth
HF 830 Howes
Revisor No.: 11-1835
Topic: Waste and Waste Management
Short Description: Wastewater infrastructure funding program bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/2011499Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2011Referred to Capital Investment
See HF23, Sec. 19 (First Special Session)
See HF1752, Sec. 22, Sub. 3


SF 774 Nelson; Ortman; Robling; Senjem; Howe
Revisor No.: 11-2530
Topic: Government-Local
Short Description: Taconite aid offset restoration for local government aid (LGA)
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/2011500Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2011Referred to Taxes


SF 784 Senjem; Tomassoni; Carlson; Pederson
HF 1160 Banaian
Revisor No.: 11-2512
Topic: Employment and Economic Development Department (DEED)
Short Description: Youth job skills development grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/2011501Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2011Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth
03/16/2011526Author added Carlson
03/23/2011634Author added Pederson
See SF887, Art. 1, Sec. 3, Sub. 3 (vetoed)
See SF2, Art. 1, Sec. 3, Sub. 3 (First Special Session)


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 838 Senjem; Brown; Howe; Dibble; Bakk
HF 1319 Mack
Revisor No.: 11-2115
Topic: Taxation-Income and Corporate
Short Description: Housing tax credit establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/16/2011522Introduction and first reading 
03/16/2011Referred to Taxes


SF 843 Senjem
HF 40 Norton
Revisor No.: 11-0700
Topic: Employment and Economic Development Department (DEED)
Short Description: Lifelong learning accounts program and tax credits
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/16/2011523Introduction and first reading 
03/16/2011Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth


SF 888 Senjem
HF 14 Howes
Revisor No.: 11-0381
Topic: University of Minnesota (U of M)
Short Description: University of Minnesota (U of M) and Minnesota state colleges and universities (MnSCU) higher education asset preservation and replacement (HEAPR) bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/2011545Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2011Referred to Capital Investment
See HF23, Sec. 2, Sub. 2, Sec. 3, Sub. 2 (First Special Session)


SF 889 Senjem
HF 507 Quam
Revisor No.: 11-0720
Topic: Constitutional Amendments
Short Description: Constitutional amendment for agricultural land, nonhomesteaded, noncommercial real property owners and small business property owners to vote on local levies and referendums
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/2011545Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2011Referred to Taxes


SF 890 Senjem
HF 1209 Quam
Revisor No.: 11-1169
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department (DOT)
Short Description: Trunk highway #14, right-of-way acquisition, design, construction and reconstruction appropriations and environmental impact statements (EIS) completion requirements
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/2011545Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2011Referred to Transportation


SF 891 Senjem; Nelson
HF 1210 Quam
Revisor No.: 11-1999
Topic: Courts
Short Description: Surcharges on vehicle parking violations removal
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/2011545Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2011Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
03/23/2011634Author added Nelson


SF 892 Senjem; Scheid
HF 808 Anderson, S.
Revisor No.: 11-2089
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Anatomical gifts public information and education donation provision
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/2011545Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2011Referred to Transportation
HF passed, no substitution HF808


SF 922 Nelson; Senjem
HF 953 Liebling
Revisor No.: 11-2307
Topic: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU)
Short Description: Rochester community and technical college workforce center renovation and colocation bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/2011598Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2011Referred to Capital Investment
See HF1752, Sec. 3, Sub. 16


SF 924 Fischbach; Robling; Gimse; Senjem
HF 1101 Nornes
Revisor No.: 11-2722
Topic: Education-Higher
Short Description: Omnibus higher education appropriations and policy provisions modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/2011598Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2011Referred to Higher Education
03/24/2011684aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
03/24/2011699Rule 12.10: report of votes in committee 
03/25/2011754Comm report: To pass 
03/25/2011754Second reading 
03/29/20111050aSpecial Order: Amended 
03/29/20111055Third reading Passed 
03/29/20111056Laid on table 
04/04/20111166HF substituted on Special Orders [HF1101]
See HF4 (First Special Session)


SF 938 Senjem; Gimse; Howe; Langseth; Bakk
HF 1192 Beard
Revisor No.: 11-2667
Topic: Airports and Aircraft
Short Description: Airport runway preservation grants bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/2011601Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2011Referred to Capital Investment
See HF23, Sec. 13, Sub. 7 (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 972 Rosen; Miller; Senjem; Skoe; Rest
HF 505 Davids
Revisor No.: 11-1698
Topic: Taxation-Income and Corporate
Short Description: Charitable contribution of food inventory income tax deduction expansion
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/2011607Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2011Referred to Taxes
See HF42, Art. 1, Sec. 7 (vetoed)


SF 978 DeKruif; Senjem; Dibble
HF 880 Vogel
Revisor No.: 11-2052
Topic: Motor Vehicles-Carriers
Short Description: Motor vehicle carriers special construction aggregate permits
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/2011608Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2011Referred to Transportation


SF 986 Senjem
Revisor No.: 11-2776
Topic: Bonds
Short Description: Bond sale authorization delay and appropriation reduction; state debt refunding requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/2011609Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2011Referred to Capital Investment
03/28/2011767aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance


SF 994 Senjem; Scheid
HF 1633 Norton
Revisor No.: 11-2751
Topic: Gambling and Lottery
Short Description: Bingo minimum lawful purpose expenditure requirement decrease
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/23/2011630Introduction and first reading 
03/23/2011Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans
04/28/20111478aComm report: To pass as amended 
04/28/20111539Second reading 
05/10/20111955aGeneral Orders: To pass as amended 
05/12/20112000Calendar: Third reading Passed 
05/21/20113065Returned from House 
Presentment date 05/23/11
3580Governor's action Approval 05/24/11
3580Secretary of State Chapter 77 05/24/11
Effective date 05/25/11


SF 997 Daley; Thompson; Rosen; Senjem; Nienow
Revisor No.: 11-2657
Topic: Administration Department
Short Description: Minnesota state-operated community services (MSOCS) day training and habilitation services programs requests for proposals to select vendors requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/23/2011630Introduction and first reading 
03/23/2011Referred to Health and Human Services


SF 1020 Higgins; Sheran; Bakk; Nelson; Senjem
HF 1071 Norton
Revisor No.: 11-2320
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Autism spectrum disorders health insurance coverage establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/24/2011699Introduction and first reading 
03/24/2011Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection
03/28/2011770Author added Nelson
04/14/20111345Author added Senjem


SF 1044 Parry; Rosen; Senjem; Sheran; DeKruif
HF 1088 Drazkowski
Revisor No.: 11-0257
Topic: Disasters
Short Description: Natural disasters state agencies responses provisions modifications; flood damage assistance provisions modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/25/2011757Introduction and first reading 
03/25/2011Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
04/27/20111429aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Environment and Natural Resources
05/02/20111580Comm report: To pass 
05/02/20111604Second reading 
05/10/20111953General Orders: To pass 
05/12/20112001Calendar: Third reading Passed 
05/21/20113039Returned from House with amendment 
05/21/20113039Senate concurred and repassed bill 
05/21/20113039Third reading 
Presentment date 05/23/11
3580Governor's action Approval 05/24/11
3580Secretary of State Chapter 67 05/24/11
Effective date Sec. 1-6, 8-11 08/01/11; Sec. 7, 13 10/19/10 (retroactive); Sec. 12 05/25/11


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 1057 Senjem
HF 1335 Quam
Revisor No.: 11-2849
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: Bond sale premiums use modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/29/20111033Introduction and first reading 
03/29/2011Referred to Finance
05/10/20111921Withdrawn and re-referred to Capital Investment
See HF23, Sec. 26-27 (First Special Session)


SF 1059 Limmer; Dibble; Senjem; Sheran; Jungbauer
HF 1224 Smith
Revisor No.: 11-2011
Topic: Health-Mental Health
Short Description: Railroad employees psychological counseling after train accidents requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/29/20111033Introduction and first reading 
03/29/2011Referred to Transportation


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 1061 Benson; Rest; Senjem; Higgins; Limmer
HF 1287 Hansen
Revisor No.: 11-2729
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: Capitol phase 1 security and tunnel access improvements appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/29/20111034Introduction and first reading 
03/29/2011Referred to Capital Investment


SF 1063 Senjem
HF 39 Norton
Revisor No.: 11-0702
Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges
Short Description: Trunk highway #14, designation as Black and Yellow trail
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/30/20111064Introduction and first reading 
03/30/2011Referred to Transportation
See HF2685, Art. 3, Sec. 1


SF 1071 Senjem; Nelson
HF 1526 Quam
Revisor No.: 11-2737
Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges
Short Description: Frontage road and ramps for controlled access highways provisions modifications and local road authority permit issuance
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/31/20111121Introduction and first reading 
03/31/2011Referred to Transportation
04/04/20111157Author added Nelson


SF 1077 Howe; Wolf; Senjem; Lourey; Sieben
HF 1367 Banaian
Revisor No.: 11-1961
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department (DOT)
Short Description: Miscellaneous transportation provisions; Mississippi River bikeway trail establishment; veterans memorial highway description change; traffic control and flashing signals left turn regulations; rail service improvements federal financing and local government participation authority
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/04/20111154Introduction and first reading 
04/04/2011Referred to Transportation
See HF2685, Art. 4, Sec. 5-6, 17-18, 41-43, 50(a)


SF 1140 Parry; Senjem; Dibble
HF 2517 Shimanski
Revisor No.: 11-2843
Topic: Motor Vehicles-Registration, Licensing, and Taxation
Short Description: Motor vehicle license plate placement clarification; retired firefighters special motor vehicle license plates
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/11/20111262Introduction and first reading 
04/11/2011Referred to Transportation
02/08/20123759Comm report: To pass 
02/08/20123759Second reading 
02/09/20123776General Orders: Stricken and re-referred to Finance
02/20/20123845Comm report: To pass 
02/20/20123849Second reading 
03/27/20125168aSpecial Order: Amended 
03/27/20125169Third reading Passed 
See SF2321, Sec. 42


SF 1144 Kubly; Magnus; Lourey; Senjem; Dahms
HF 860 Hamilton
Revisor No.: 11-2133
Topic: Agriculture and Agriculture Department
Short Description: Beginning farmers income tax credits establishment; rural finance authority beginning farmer program modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/11/20111263Introduction and first reading 
04/11/2011Referred to Taxes


SF 1145 Hann; Senjem; Hoffman; Newman; Rosen
HF 1166 Gottwalt
Revisor No.: 11-2629
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS)
Short Description: State health care programs contract authority with third-party administrators to provide medical assistance (MA) benefits
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/11/20111263Introduction and first reading 
04/11/2011Referred to Health and Human Services
See SF2093, Art. 1, Sec. 6, 17, Sub. 4


SF 1155 Senjem; Stumpf
HF 1392 Davids
Revisor No.: 11-2933
Topic: Disasters
Short Description: Disaster recovery grant program establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/11/20111264Introduction and first reading 
04/11/2011Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
04/14/20111345Author added Stumpf


SF 1200 Nelson; Senjem; Olson; Rest
HF 1455 Urdahl
Revisor No.: 11-3076
Topic: Buildings and Building Codes
Short Description: State Capitol preservation commission establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/14/20111344Introduction and first reading 
04/14/2011Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans
04/18/20111393Author added Rest
04/28/20111534aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Environment and Natural Resources
See SF6, Art. 4, Sec. 3-5 (First Special Session)


SF 1201 Senjem; Miller; Nelson; Fischbach
HF 1483 Hamilton
Revisor No.: 11-2932
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Dental therapists practice provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/14/20111344Introduction and first reading 
04/14/2011Referred to Health and Human Services
04/18/20111393Author stricken Sparks


SF 1263 Nelson; Michel; Senjem; Skoe; Pappas
HF 1565 Quam
Revisor No.: 11-3180
Topic: Arts and Culture
Short Description: Minnesota children's museum grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/26/20111403Introduction and first reading 
04/26/2011Referred to Environment and Natural Resources
04/28/20111451Author added Pappas
See SF6, Art. 4, Sec. 2 (First Special Session)


SF 1264 Senjem
HF 1488 Quam
Revisor No.: 11-3028
Topic: Government-Local
Short Description: Municipal state aid to cities formula modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/26/20111403Introduction and first reading 
04/26/2011Referred to Transportation
See HF2685, Art. 3, Sec. 10-11


SF 1273 Senjem; Scheid
HF 1035 Anderson, S.
Revisor No.: 11-2236
Topic: Liquor
Short Description: Municipal off-sale liquor license restrictions repeal
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/26/20111404Introduction and first reading 
04/26/2011Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection


SF 1337 Senjem
HF 1672 Quam
Revisor No.: 11-3054
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Kasson interchange bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/28/20111450Introduction and first reading 
04/28/2011Referred to Capital Investment


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


SF 1357 Hoffman; Parry; Newman; Senjem; Ingebrigtsen
HF 1467 Cornish
Revisor No.: 11-2865
Topic: Firearms and Weapons
Short Description: Defense of Dwelling and Person Act of 2011; firearms regulation provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/02/20111607Introduction and first reading 
05/02/2011Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
05/10/20111910aComm report: To pass as amended 
05/10/20111912Rule 12.10: report of votes in committee 
05/10/2011Rule 21, referred to Rules and Administration
05/12/20111988aComm report: Amend previous comm report Re-referred to Finance
05/14/20112051aComm report: To pass as amended 
05/14/20112052Second reading 
05/17/20112096HF substituted on General Orders HF1467


SF 1361 Dziedzic; Senjem; Magnus; Dibble; Higgins
HF 1679 Hornstein
Revisor No.: 11-0979
Topic: Railroads, Rail Lines, and LRT
Short Description: Minneapolis transportation interchange grant bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/02/20111609Introduction and first reading 
05/02/2011Referred to Capital Investment
03/01/20124080Chief author stricken Scheid
03/01/2012Chief author added Dziedzic
See HF1752, Sec. 17, Sub. 5


SF 1373 Nelson; Senjem; Tomassoni; Higgins; Berglin
HF 1257 Clark
Revisor No.: 11-2344
Topic: Housing and Housing Finance Agency (HFA)
Short Description: Nonprofit housing bonds sale and issuance for community land trusts authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/03/20111709Introduction and first reading 
05/03/2011Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth
See HF1721, Sec. 12 (revisor's instruction)


SF 1378 Ortman; Chamberlain; Hall; Senjem; Nelson
Revisor No.: 11-3256
Topic: Constitutional Amendments
Short Description: Constitutional amendment to limit the level of budgeted spending to 98 percent of the amount forecast to be collected in the biennium
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/04/20111748Introduction and first reading 
05/04/2011Referred to Taxes


SF 1392 Sparks; Langseth; Senjem; Rosen
HF 1699 Murray
Revisor No.: 11-3312
Topic: Watershed Districts
Short Description: Shell Rock River watershed bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/05/20111763Introduction and first reading 
05/05/2011Referred to Capital Investment


SF 1395 Pappas; Senjem; McGuire; Wiger
Revisor No.: 11-3281
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: St. Paul regional ballpark grant bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/05/20111764Introduction and first reading 
05/05/2011Referred to Capital Investment
05/09/20111848Authors added McGuire; Wiger


SF 1396 Nelson; Senjem
Revisor No.: 11-3314
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Charter school authorizer transfer upon contract nonrenewal or termination authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/05/20111764Introduction and first reading 
05/05/2011Referred to Education
05/09/20111848Author added Senjem


SF 1409 Higgins; Langseth; Jungbauer; Senjem; Dibble
HF 1685 Champion
Revisor No.: 11-3337
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Minneapolis Cowles center for dance and the performing arts bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/09/20111848Introduction and first reading 
05/09/2011Referred to Capital Investment


SF 1412 Senjem; Nienow; Nelson
HF 1683 Norton
Revisor No.: 11-3344
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS)
Short Description: Foster care for individuals with autism establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/10/20111920Introduction and first reading 
05/10/2011Referred to Health and Human Services
03/15/20124504Author added Nienow
03/19/20124536aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/19/20124548Second reading 
03/27/20125159Author added Nelson
See HF2294, Art. 5, Sec. 7


SF 1421 Senjem; Rosen; Magnus; Sparks; Nelson
HF 1676 Gunther
Revisor No.: 11-3301
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Performance rewards on fast investment today (PROFIT) program establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/12/20111992Introduction and first reading 
05/12/2011Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth
05/13/20112013Author added Nelson
03/01/20124001Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Taxes


SF 1442 Nelson; Magnus; Rosen; Sparks; Senjem
HF 1729 Erickson
Revisor No.: 11-3437
Topic: Taxation-Sales and Use
Short Description: Minnesota state high school league events sales tax exemption permanency
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/18/20112209Introduction and first reading 
05/18/2011Referred to Taxes


SF 1463 Senjem; Pappas; Magnus; Carlson; Langseth
HF 1752 Howes
Revisor No.: 11-3335
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: St. Paul Minnesota Telecenter building renovation grant bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/21/20113047Introduction and first reading 
05/21/2011Referred to Capital Investment
03/28/20125234Chief author stricken, shown as co-author Pappas
03/28/2012Chief author added Rosen
05/07/20127132Chief author stricken Rosen
05/07/2012Chief author added Senjem


SF 1562 Dahms; Magnus; Kubly; Rosen; Senjem
HF 2016 Swedzinski
Revisor No.: 12-4346
Topic: Public Safety and Public Safety Department (DPS)
Short Description: Marshall Minnesota Emergency Response Industrial Training (MERIT) center grant bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/20123646Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2012Referred to Capital Investment


SF 1563 Dahms; Sheran; Kubly; Magnus; Senjem
HF 2015 Swedzinski
Revisor No.: 12-4244
Topic: Lakes, Ponds, Rivers, and Streams
Short Description: Lake Redwood reservoir reclamation and enhancement project grant bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/20123646Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2012Referred to Capital Investment


SF 1565 Langseth; Senjem; Rosen; Stumpf; Skoe
Revisor No.: 12-4319
Topic: Disasters
Short Description: Flood hazard mitigation grants bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/20123646Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2012Referred to Capital Investment


SF 1566 Langseth; Skoe; Hoffman; Ingebrigtsen; Senjem
HF 1728 Eken
Revisor No.: 11-3436
Topic: Counties-Specific
Short Description: Becker county solid waste capital assistance grant bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/20123646Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2012Referred to Capital Investment


SF 1593 Michel; Pappas; Magnus; Senjem; Sieben
HF 1968 Loon
Revisor No.: 12-4426
Topic: Arts and Culture
Short Description: Minnesota children's museum capital improvements grant bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/30/20123666Introduction and first reading 
01/30/2012Referred to Capital Investment


SF 1602 Miller; Langseth; Sparks; Nelson; Senjem
HF 1997 Davids
Revisor No.: 12-4253
Topic: Education-School Districts, Specific
Short Description: Independent school district #239, Rushford-Peterson; school facility bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/30/20123668Introduction and first reading 
01/30/2012Referred to Capital Investment


SF 1610 DeKruif; Parry; Robling; Senjem; Gimse
Revisor No.: 12-4717
Topic: Commissions
Short Description: Racing commission annual contingency appropriation authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/30/20123669Introduction and first reading 
01/30/2012Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans
See SF1975, Sec. 1


SF 1644 Parry; Senjem; Rosen; DeKruif
HF 1769 Fritz
Revisor No.: 12-4152
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Faribault Minnesota state academies capital improvements bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/20123700Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2012Referred to Capital Investment
See HF1752, Sec. 5


SF 1650 Nelson; Parry; Benson; Senjem
HF 1813 Benson, M.
Revisor No.: 12-4436
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: State agency reorganization services under master contract list of eligible contractors availability requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/20123701Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2012Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans
03/22/20124780aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
03/29/20125310Comm report: To pass 
03/29/20125413Second reading 
03/30/20125425HF substituted on General Orders HF1813


SF 1661 Chamberlain; Senjem
HF 1915 Runbeck
Revisor No.: 12-4682
Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges
Short Description: Municipal state-aid street system funds eligibility and allocation modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/20123703Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2012Referred to Transportation
04/28/20126626Author added Senjem
See HF2658, Art. 3, Sec. 61


SF 1683 Senjem; Parry; Olson; Wolf; Wiger
HF 2068 Gunther
Revisor No.: 12-4616
Topic: Gambling and Lottery
Short Description: Racino and horseracing industry modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/20123706Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2012Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans


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 1693 Rosen; Senjem; Sparks
HF 1778 Cornish
Revisor No.: 12-4433
Topic: Education-School Districts, Specific
Short Description: Independent school district #2134, United South Central; cooperative facilities grant bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/20123708Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2012Referred to Capital Investment


SF 1867 Carlson; Tomassoni; Senjem; Langseth; Miller
HF 1851 McFarlane
Revisor No.: 12-4297
Topic: 
Short Description: Library accessibility and improvement grants bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/15/20123819Introduction and first reading 
02/15/2012Referred to Capital Investment
See HF1752, Sec. 4


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


SF 1881 Senjem
HF 2358 Quam
Revisor No.: 12-5184
Topic: Taxation-Income and Corporate
Short Description: Historic structure rehabilitation tax credit sunset extension
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/15/20123822Introduction and first reading 
02/15/2012Referred to Taxes
See HF2337, Art. 2, Sec. 15 (vetoed)
See HF247, Art. 8, Sec. 14 (vetoed)


SF 1882 Senjem
HF 2252 Lohmer
Revisor No.: 12-5032
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS)
Short Description: Autism residential campus plan development authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/15/20123822Introduction and first reading 
02/15/2012Referred to Health and Human Services
See SF2093, Art. 7, Sec. 2, 12-13
See HF2294, Art. 4, Sec. 50


SF 1897 Ingebrigtsen; Gimse; Senjem
HF 2138 Westrom
Revisor No.: 12-4718
Topic: Lakes, Ponds, Rivers, and Streams
Short Description: Lake Oscar drainage outlet bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/16/20123831Introduction and first reading 
02/16/2012Referred to Capital Investment


SF 1903 Howe; Miller; Senjem
HF 2192 Drazkowski
Revisor No.: 12-5147
Topic: Education-School Districts, Specific
Short Description: Independent school district #857, Lewiston-Altura; remaining disabled access levy authority use
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/16/20123832Introduction and first reading 
02/16/2012Referred to Education


SF 1909 DeKruif; Senjem; Robling; Sparks; Wiger
HF 2338 Garofalo
Revisor No.: 12-5176
Topic: Gambling and Lottery
Short Description: Racino establishment and revenue allocation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/16/20123833Introduction and first reading 
02/16/2012Referred to Education
03/22/20124796Chief author stricken, shown as co-author Senjem
03/22/2012Chief author added DeKruif


SF 1913 Gimse; Senjem; Howe; Rest; Dibble
HF 2328 Beard
Revisor No.: 12-4131
Topic: Airports and Aircraft
Short Description: Air flight property tax levies and aircraft fuel taxes, registration taxes and filing fees modifications; maximum takeoff weight definition and applicability
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/16/20123833Introduction and first reading 
02/16/2012Referred to Taxes
02/23/20123943Withdrawn and re-referred to Transportation


SF 1921 Robling; Stumpf; Senjem; Hann
HF 2340 Holberg
Revisor No.: 12-4804
Topic: Abortion
Short Description: Abortion facility licensure requirements
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/16/20123835Introduction and first reading 
02/16/2012Referred to Health and Human Services
03/01/20123991aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary and Public Safety
03/14/20124408aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to State Government Innovation and Veterans
03/15/20124502Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance
04/03/20125627aComm report: To pass as amended 
04/03/20125629Second reading 
04/18/20125922Special Order 
04/18/20125922Third reading Passed 
04/23/20126000Returned from House 
Presentment date 04/23/12
04/26/20126602Governor's action Veto Chapter 233 04/26/12
04/26/20126603Veto message laid on table 


SF 1941 Olson; Rest; Bakk; Senjem; Hoffman
Revisor No.: 12-4657
Topic: Buildings and Building Codes
Short Description: State Capitol restoration projects bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/20/20123851Introduction and first reading 
02/20/2012Referred to Capital Investment
See HF1752, Sec. 13, Sub. 3


SF 1946 Nelson; Pederson; Miller; Howe; Senjem
Revisor No.: 12-3685
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: State government continuing appropriation establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/20/20123852Introduction and first reading 
02/20/2012Referred to Finance


SF 1956 Nelson; Senjem; Miller; Howe
HF 2079 Norton
Revisor No.: 12-4577
Topic: Courts-Specific
Short Description: Third judicial district trial court judges increase and district appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/20/20123854Introduction and first reading 
02/20/2012Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety


SF 1957 Nelson; Dahms; Pederson; Senjem; Michel
HF 2369 Benson, M.
Revisor No.: 12-4916
Topic: Employment and Economic Development Department (DEED)
Short Description: Employment and economic development department (DEED) permit management and coordination requirements
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/20/20123854Introduction and first reading 
02/20/2012Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth
03/01/20124001Comm report: To pass and re-referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans
03/15/20124501Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance
03/29/20125273Withdrawn 
03/29/20125273Second reading 
03/30/20125428Special Order 
03/30/20125428Third reading Passed 


SF 1975 DeKruif; Parry; Robling; Senjem; Gimse
HF 2003 Woodard
Revisor No.: 12-4596
Topic: Gambling and Lottery
Short Description: Racing commission, gambling control board, and state lottery continuing operations upon government shutdown
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/20/20123857Introduction and first reading 
02/20/2012Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans
03/08/20124175aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
03/19/20124513Comm report: To pass 
03/19/20124548Second reading 
03/22/20124680Special Order 
03/22/20124686Third reading Passed 


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 2068 Senjem; Hall; Kelash; Bakk; Rosen
HF 2591 Howes
Revisor No.: 12-5402
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Bloomington tax increment financing (TIF) district duration time limits extension
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/20123939Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2012Referred to Taxes
See SF2391, Art.5, Sec.11
See HF2337, Art. 4, Sec. 16 (vetoed)


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 2083 Michel; Senjem; Ortman; Rest
HF 2464 Davids
Revisor No.: 12-4339
Topic: Liquor
Short Description: Liquor retailers annual report filing requirement exemption
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/20123956Introduction and first reading 
02/27/2012Referred to Taxes
See SF2136, Art. 9, Sec. 1
See HF2337, Art. 8, Sec. 2, 6 (vetoed)
See HF247, Art. 9, Sec. 10, 16 (vetoed)


SF 2097 Dahms; Tomassoni; Kubly; Senjem; Wolf
HF 2406 Swedzinski
Revisor No.: 12-5274
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Marshall southwest regional amateur sports facility grant bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/20123958Introduction and first reading 
02/27/2012Referred to Capital Investment


SF 2129 Senjem; Howe
HF 2588 Quam
Revisor No.: 12-5359
Topic: Lakes, Ponds, Rivers, and Streams
Short Description: Lake Zumbro restoration bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/20123963Introduction and first reading 
02/27/2012Referred to Capital Investment
03/01/20124080Author added Howe
See HF1752, Sec. 7, Sub. 8


SF 2143 Nelson; Senjem; Ingebrigtsen; Bonoff
HF 2571 Norton
Revisor No.: 12-5429
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS)
Short Description: Medical assistance (MA) dental services for disabled adults reimbursement coverage expansion
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/01/20124069Introduction and first reading 
03/01/2012Referred to Health and Human Services
See SF2093, Art. 1, Sec. 3


SF 2156 Langseth; Senjem; Skoe; Stumpf; Rosen
Revisor No.: 12-5442
Topic: Disasters
Short Description: Flood hazard mitigation grants bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/01/20124071Introduction and first reading 
03/01/2012Referred to Capital Investment


SF 2189 Nelson; Miller; Senjem; Sieben
HF 2604 Quam
Revisor No.: 12-5461
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: School districts permissible fund transfers expansion
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/01/20124077Introduction and first reading 
03/01/2012Referred to Education


SF 2210 Senjem
HF 1762 Davids
Revisor No.: 11-3634
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Rochester veterans and emergency services museum appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/05/20124101Introduction and first reading 
03/05/2012Referred to Environment and Natural Resources


SF 2211 Senjem; Nelson
HF 2352 Quam
Revisor No.: 12-5234
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Rochester lodging tax authority increase and food and beverage tax authority repeal
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/05/20124101Introduction and first reading 
03/05/2012Referred to Taxes
See SF2136, Art. 9, Sec. 4, 10
See HF2337, Art. 3, Sec. 11 (vetoed)
See HF247, Art. 9, Sec. 12, 17 (vetoed)


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 2270 Nelson; Senjem
HF 2397 Benson, M.
Revisor No.: 12-5320
Topic: Parks and Trails
Short Description: Chester Woods state trail appropriation availability extension
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/05/20124111Introduction and first reading 
03/05/2012Referred to Capital Investment
See HF1752, Sec. 39


SF 2276 Pederson; Senjem; Langseth
HF 2389 McNamara
Revisor No.: 12-5003
Topic: Parks and Trails
Short Description: State trails land acquisition and development bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/05/20124112Introduction and first reading 
03/05/2012Referred to Capital Investment


SF 2277 Gazelka; Senjem; Langseth
HF 2390 Torkelson
Revisor No.: 12-5002
Topic: Parks and Trails
Short Description: State park and recreation areas land acquisition bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/05/20124112Introduction and first reading 
03/05/2012Referred to Capital Investment


SF 2283 Pederson; Senjem; Michel; McGuire
HF 2606 Hausman
Revisor No.: 12-5045
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: University Enterprise Laboratories expansion bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/05/20124113Introduction and first reading 
03/05/2012Referred to Capital Investment


SF 2356 Senjem; by request
HF 2895 Norton
Revisor No.: 12-4635
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department (DOT)
Short Description: Rochester-Twin Cities high speed passenger rail project and passenger rail facilities bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20124311Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2012Referred to Capital Investment


SF 2386 Nelson; Senjem; Rosen; Bonoff
HF 2771 Benson, M.
Revisor No.: 12-5696
Topic: Employment and Economic Development Department (DEED)
Short Description: Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) employment support services pilot program and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20124316Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2012Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth
03/15/2012Author added Bonoff
03/22/20124774aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance


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


SF 2395 Howe; Chamberlain; Lillie; Senjem
Revisor No.: 12-5732
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: Public safety department regulatory and enforcement activities ongoing operations authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20124318Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2012Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety


SF 2396 Michel; Sheran; Nelson; Senjem
HF 2396 Benson, M.
Revisor No.: 12-5333
Topic: Education-Higher
Short Description: University of Minnesota (U of M) and Mayo foundation partnership decade of discovery initiative appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20124318Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2012Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth


SF 2470 Senjem
HF 2957 Quam
Revisor No.: 12-5825
Topic: Parks and Trails
Short Description: Stagecoach state trail appropriation availability extension
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/15/20124474Introduction and first reading 
03/15/2012Referred to Capital Investment
See HF1752, Sec. 39


SF 2489 Rosen; Senjem; Saxhaug
HF 2742 Morrow
Revisor No.: 12-5648
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Biofuels production process fermentation tanks and beer wells real property definition exclusion
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/15/20124477Introduction and first reading 
03/15/2012Referred to Taxes


SF 2509 Senjem
HF 2890 Quam
Revisor No.: 12-5838
Topic: Education-School Districts, Specific
Short Description: Independent school district #531, Byron; innovative delivery of instruction through mobile technologies pilot project establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/19/20124551Introduction and first reading 
03/19/2012Referred to Education


SF 2513 Ingebrigtsen; Senjem; McGuire; Bakk
HF 2860 Cornish
Revisor No.: 12-5822
Topic: Fire and Firefighters
Short Description: Fire safety services appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/19/20124552Introduction and first reading 
03/19/2012Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety


SF 2515 Senjem; Nelson
HF 2917 Quam
Revisor No.: 12-5882
Topic: Education-Pre-Kindergarten-12
Short Description: Independent school district debt limits repeal
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/19/20124552Introduction and first reading 
03/19/2012Referred to Education
03/20/20124654Author added Nelson
03/23/20124800Comm report: To pass 
03/23/20124913Joint rule 2.03, referred to Rules and Administration
See HF2949, Art. 3, Sec. 6(a)


SF 2566 Senjem; Nelson
Revisor No.: 12-5947
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Mayo Civic Center expansion grant bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/27/20125158Introduction and first reading 
03/27/2012Referred to Capital Investment


SF 2567 Senjem; Nelson
HF 1763 Davids
Revisor No.: 11-3635
Topic: Arts and Culture
Short Description: Minnesota veterans and emergency services museum construction grant bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/27/20125159Introduction and first reading 
03/27/2012Referred to Capital Investment


SF 2568 Senjem; Nelson
HF 2981 Quam
Revisor No.: 12-5649
Topic: Unemployment Insurance
Short Description: Minnesota state colleges and universities (MnSCU) administrators unemployment compensation coverage provision
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/27/20125159Introduction and first reading 
03/27/2012Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth


SF 2577 Senjem; Pederson
Revisor No.: 12-5965
Topic: Bonds
Short Description: Omnibus bonding bill
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/28/20125234Introduction and first reading (For the Committee on Capital Investment)
03/28/2012Referred to Finance
03/29/20125310aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/29/20125413Second reading 
03/29/20125413Author added Pederson
See HF1752


SF 2582 Rosen; Parry; Langseth; Senjem; Pappas
Revisor No.: 12-5955
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: St. Paul Twin Cities Public Television building renovation grant bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/29/20125270Introduction and first reading 
03/29/2012Referred to Capital Investment


SR 20 Senjem
Revisor No.: 11-0608
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution honoring Byron High School for receiving a 2010 National Blue Ribbon School Award
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/10/201138Introduction 
01/10/201138Referred to Rules and Administration


SR 75 Nelson; Senjem
Revisor No.: 11-3089
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution congratulating IBM on its 100th anniversary
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/14/20111346Introduction 
04/14/20111346Referred to Rules and Administration


SR 92 Senjem; Bakk
Revisor No.: 
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution naming a Majority Leader and a Minority Leader
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/24/20123622Introduction 
01/24/20123622Adopted (voice vote)


SR 93 Senjem; Bakk
Revisor No.: 
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution relating to standing committees
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/24/20123622Introduction 
01/24/20123622Adopted (voice vote)


SR 94 Senjem; Bakk
Revisor No.: 
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution relating to mileage; setting the miles traveled by members of the Senate in going to and returning from the Capitol
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/24/20123625Introduction 
01/24/20123626Adopted 


SR 95 Senjem; Bakk
Revisor No.: 
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution relating to postage
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/24/20123627Introduction 
01/24/20123627Adopted 


SR 96 Senjem; Bakk
Revisor No.: 
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution relating to the attendance of members of standing committees at meetings and seminars held within this state; providing for the payment of expenses
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/24/20123627Introduction 
01/24/20123627Adopted 


SR 98 Senjem
Revisor No.: 11-3509
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution honoring Triton Elementary for being named a 2011 Minnesota School of Excellence
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/20123651Introduction 
01/26/20123651Referred to Rules and Administration


SR 126 Senjem; Bakk
Revisor No.: 
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution relating to appointment of a committee to escort the Governor to the House Chamber for a Joint Convention
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/20123711Introduction 
02/02/20123711Adopted (voice vote)


SR 147 Senjem; Bakk
Revisor No.: 12-6019
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution commemorating the lives and work of deceased Senators
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/05/20125786Introduction 
04/05/20125786Adopted (voice vote)


SR 151 Senjem; Bakk
Revisor No.: 
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution relating to mileage; setting the miles traveled by members of the Senate in going to and returning from the Capitol
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/18/20125919Introduction 
04/18/20125920Adopted 


SR 177 Senjem
Revisor No.: 
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution relating to conduct of Senate business during the interim between sessions
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/09/20127411Introduction 
05/09/20127411Adopted 


SR 178 Senjem; Bakk
Revisor No.: 
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution relating to notifying the House of Representatives the Senate is about to adjourn sine die
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/10/20127664Introduction 
05/10/20127664Adopted (voice vote)


SR 179 Senjem; Bakk
Revisor No.: 
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution relating to notifying the Governor the Senate is about to adjourn sine die
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/10/20127665Introduction 
05/10/20127665Adopted (voice vote)