2011 - 2012	SENATE INDEX Room 110, STATE CAPITOL, 651.296.5560 MINNESOTA SENATE EIGHTY-SEVEN LEGISLATURE AUTHOR LIST	2011 - 2012
Sparks Chief and Co-Author List Thursday, December 13, 2012 SF 7 Sieben; Ingebrigtsen; Rosen; Sheran; Sparks Revisor No.: 11-0494 Topic: Drugs and Medicine Short Description: Synthetic marijuana controlled substance list addition DATE D-PG ACTIONS 01/10/2011 34 Introduction and first reading  01/10/2011 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety 01/13/2011 52 Authors added Rosen; Sheran 01/27/2011 120 Author added Sparks See HF57, Sec. 4 SF 36 Kubly; Lourey; Sparks; Magnus; Dahms HF 18 Koenen Revisor No.: 11-0543 Topic: Taxation-Sales and Use Short Description: Grain bins, fencing material, and cattle ear tags sales and use tax exemption DATE D-PG ACTIONS 01/13/2011 50 Introduction and first reading  01/13/2011 Referred to Taxes SF 43 Sparks; Saxhaug; Kelash HF 111 Poppe Revisor No.: 11-0472 Topic: Lakes, Ponds, Rivers, and Streams Short Description: Cedar River state water trail designation authorization DATE D-PG ACTIONS 01/13/2011 51 Introduction and first reading  01/13/2011 Referred to Environment and Natural Resources See SF1115, Sec. 39 SF 57 Carlson; Kruse; Benson; Stumpf; Sparks Revisor No.: 11-0826 Topic: Environment Short Description: Natural resources department (DNR) permitting efficiency; environmental review requirements modifications DATE D-PG ACTIONS 01/18/2011 58 Introduction and first reading  01/18/2011 Referred to Environment and Natural Resources SF 167 Gerlach; Scheid; Kruse; Sparks HF 323 Hoppe Revisor No.: 11-0984 Topic: Real Estate Short Description: Broker price opinions (BPO) on residential real estate regulation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 01/31/2011 131 Introduction and first reading  01/31/2011 Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection 02/17/2011 253a Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance 03/09/2011 450 Withdrawn  03/09/2011 450 Second reading  04/07/2011 1234 HF substituted on General Orders HF323 SF 204 Langseth; Stumpf; Skoe; Senjem; Sparks HF 960 Howes Revisor No.: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 DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/02/2011 159 Introduction and first reading  02/02/2011 Referred to Capital Investment 02/03/2011 173 Author 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 DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/03/2011 170 Introduction and first reading  02/03/2011 Referred to Capital Investment SF 278 Sparks; Scheid; Vandeveer Revisor No.: 11-1514 Topic: Commerce and Commerce Department Short Description: Title insurers, title insurance agents and real estate closing agents regulatory requirements establishment DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/09/2011 198 Introduction and first reading  02/09/2011 Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection SF 287 Sparks HF 458 Poppe Revisor No.: 11-1702 Topic: Natural Resources and Natural Resources Department (DNR) Short Description: Austin Turtle Creek flood mitigation project bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/10/2011 207 Introduction and first reading  02/10/2011 Referred to Capital Investment SF 302 Vandeveer; Hann; Sparks; Brown; Howe HF 122 Davids Revisor No.: 11-0868 Topic: Health and Health Department Short Description: Dental plan contracts and provider audits regulation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/14/2011 239 Introduction and first reading  02/14/2011 Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection 03/07/2011 433 Author stricken Scheid 05/04/2011 1735a Comm report: To pass as amended  05/04/2011 1747 Second reading  05/17/2011 2110a Special Order: Amended  05/17/2011 2110 Third reading Passed  05/18/2011 2209 Author added Howe 05/21/2011 3037 Returned from House  Presentment date 05/23/11 3579 Governor's action Approval 05/24/11 3579 Secretary of State Chapter 64 05/24/11 Effective date 08/01/11 SF 308 Ingebrigtsen; Tomassoni; Sparks Revisor No.: 11-0933 Topic: Gambling and Lottery Short Description: Video lottery terminals establishment; lottery terminal revenue tax imposition; state lottery director duties modifications; technical and conforming changes; gambling taxes modifications DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/14/2011 240 Introduction and first reading  02/14/2011 Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans SF 317 Sparks HF 109 Hansen Revisor No.: 11-0875 Topic: Environment Short Description: Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) conservation reserve bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/14/2011 241 Introduction and first reading  02/14/2011 Referred to Capital Investment See HF23, Sec.7, Sub.2 (First Special Session) SF 327 Miller; Sparks; Daley; DeKruif HF 226 Davids Revisor No.: 11-0869 Topic: Death, Funerals, and Cemeteries Short Description: New veterans cemeteries planning provisions modifications DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/14/2011 243 Introduction and first reading  02/14/2011 Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans 02/21/2011 277 Authors added Daley; DeKruif 04/28/2011 1538a Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Capital Investment See SF187, Sec. 9, 15 SF 340 Kubly; Stumpf; Sparks; Benson HF 929 Falk Revisor No.: 11-1522 Topic: Motor Vehicles-Registration, Licensing, and Taxation Short Description: MN supports family farmers special motor vehicle license plates DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/17/2011 258 Introduction and first reading  02/17/2011 Referred to Transportation 03/10/2011 456a Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance 03/23/2011 624a Comm report: To pass as amended  03/23/2011 628 Second reading  3599 Rule 47, returned to Finance 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 DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/17/2011 263 Introduction and first reading  02/17/2011 Referred to Transportation 03/16/2011 511a Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance 03/23/2011 623 Comm report: To pass  03/23/2011 628 Second reading  3599 Rule 47, returned to Finance See HF232, Sec. 2-3 SF 393 Tomassoni; Sparks; Metzen HF 421 Rukavina Revisor No.: 11-1435 Topic: Motor Vehicles-Registration, Licensing, and Taxation Short Description: Retired firefighters special motor vehicle license plates DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/21/2011 273 Introduction and first reading  02/21/2011 Referred to Transportation 03/10/2011 456a Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance 03/23/2011 623a Comm report: To pass as amended  03/23/2011 628 Second reading  3599 Rule 47, returned to Finance 02/20/2012 3845a Comm report: To pass as amended  02/20/2012 3849 Second reading  See SF1140, Sec. 1-2 SF 445 Benson; Magnus; Kubly; Sparks; Ortman HF 274 Davids Revisor No.: 11-1280 Topic: Taxation Short Description: Qualified farm and small business properties estate tax exclusion DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/24/2011 288 Introduction and first reading  02/24/2011 Referred to Taxes See HF42, Art. 1, Sec. 11-15 (vetoed) See HF20, Art. 1, Sec. 4-8 (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 DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/24/2011 289 Introduction and first reading  02/24/2011 Referred to Taxes See HF42, Art. 6, Sec. 3 (vetoed) See HF20, Art. 5, Sec. 4 (First Special Session) SF 460 Tomassoni; Metzen; Benson; Sparks; Bakk Revisor No.: 11-1436 Topic: Fireworks Short Description: Fireworks limited personal use, safety guidelines affidavit, criminal penalties, and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/24/2011 291 Introduction and first reading  02/24/2011 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety SF 486 Tomassoni; Metzen; Sparks; Bakk; Senjem HF 667 Mahoney Revisor No.: 11-1927 Topic: Labor, Employment, and Labor and Industry Department (DOLI) Short Description: Conservation Corps Minnesota statewide youth job skills development and training program grant appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/28/2011 305 Introduction and first reading  02/28/2011 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth SF 501 Nelson; Rosen; Michel; Metzen; Sparks HF 729 McFarlane Revisor No.: 11-2008 Topic: Economic Development Short Description: BioBusiness Alliance appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/28/2011 308 Introduction and first reading  02/28/2011 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth See SF887, Art. 1, Sec. 3, Sub. 2 (vetoed) See SF2, Art. 1, Sec. 3, Sub. 2 (First Special Session) SF 584 Miller; Sparks HF 22 Davids Revisor No.: 11-0585 Topic: Taxation-Property Short Description: Property tax class 4c classification requirements expansion DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/03/2011 332 Introduction and first reading  03/03/2011 Referred to Taxes See HF42, Art. 6, Sec. 6 (vetoed) See HF20, Art. 5, Sec. 7 (First Special Session) SF 585 Sparks; Langseth; Tomassoni; Saxhaug HF 826 Gunther Revisor No.: 11-1384 Topic: Regional and Rural Development Short Description: Greater Minnesota business development public infrastructure grant program bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/03/2011 332 Introduction and first reading  03/03/2011 Referred to Capital Investment See HF23, Sec. 18, Sub. 2 (First Special Session) See HF1752, Sec. 21, Sub. 2 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 DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/07/2011 423 Introduction and first reading  03/07/2011 Referred to Higher Education SF 651 Benson; Hoffman; Sparks; Parry HF 574 McNamara Revisor No.: 11-1131 Topic: Government-State Short Description: Electronic conduct of legislative staff meetings and state agency meetings telework policy DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/09/2011 443 Introduction and first reading  03/09/2011 Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans SF 669 Sparks HF 1299 Murray Revisor No.: 11-2393 Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific Short Description: Albert Lea water and sewer construction bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/09/2011 445 Introduction and first reading  03/09/2011 Referred to Capital Investment See HF23, Sec. 19 (First Special Session) SF 752 Dahms; Kruse; Gazelka; Scheid; Sparks HF 1323 Hoppe Revisor No.: 11-2189 Topic: Insurance-Motor Vehicles Short Description: Online motor vehicle insurance verification system establishment and electronic insurance identification card authorization DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/14/2011 496 Introduction and first reading  03/14/2011 Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection 02/23/2012 3915a Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Transportation 03/01/2012 4000 Comm report: To pass and re-referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans See SF1875, Sec. 2 SF 763 Hall; Metzen; Gerlach; Sparks; Michel HF 769 Bills Revisor No.: 11-2116 Topic: Zoos Short Description: Minnesota zoo appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/14/2011 498 Introduction and first reading  03/14/2011 Referred to Environment and Natural Resources SF 776 Rosen; Skoe; Dahms; Nienow; Sparks HF 1122 Anderson, P. Revisor No.: 11-2357 Topic: Agriculture and Agriculture Department Short Description: Pesticide applications to agricultural crops and forest floors regulation clarification; feedlots national pollutant discharge elimination system (NPDES) permitting requirements modification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/14/2011 500 Introduction and first reading  03/14/2011 Referred to Agriculture and Rural Economies 03/16/2011 514a Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Environment and Natural Resources See SF1016, Sec. 7 See SF1115, Sec. 2, 79 SF 790 Metzen; Rosen; Sparks; Senjem; Daley HF 1110 Mahoney Revisor No.: 11-2570 Topic: Economic Development Short Description: Small business investment tax credit provisions modifications DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/14/2011 502 Introduction and first reading  03/14/2011 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth 03/17/2011 549 Author added Daley See HF1219, Art. 11, Sec. 2-4 SF 795 Sparks; Metzen HF 666 Mahoney Revisor No.: 11-1957 Topic: Labor, Employment, and Labor and Industry Department (DOLI) Short Description: Labor and industry department annual construction code fund transfer requirement modification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/14/2011 503 Introduction and first reading  03/14/2011 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth SF 868 Tomassoni; Sparks; Metzen; Langseth Revisor No.: 11-1433 Topic: Legislature Short Description: Constitutional amendment for longer legislative member terms DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/17/2011 540 Introduction and first reading  03/17/2011 Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans 03/23/2011 634 Author stricken Nelson SF 1046 Senjem; Robling; Sparks; Parry; Metzen HF 1352 Gunther Revisor No.: 11-2790 Topic: Gambling and Lottery Short Description: Racino and Minnesota future fund DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/25/2011 757 Introduction and first reading  03/25/2011 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth 04/28/2011 1540 Withdrawn and re-referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans SF 1083 Sparks; Parry HF 1361 Buesgens Revisor No.: 11-2607 Topic: Motor Vehicles Short Description: Public impound lot definition modification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/04/2011 1155 Introduction and first reading  04/04/2011 Referred to Transportation 05/05/2011 1759a Comm report: To pass as amended  05/05/2011 1761 Second reading  05/14/2011 2046 General Orders: To pass  05/16/2011 2085 Calendar: Third reading Passed  See HF2685, Art. 4, Sec. 14 SF 1089 Limmer; Sparks; Vandeveer; Scheid HF 1493 Cornish Revisor No.: 11-2684 Topic: Liquor Short Description: Distilled spirits primary source law establishment DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/04/2011 1156 Introduction and first reading  04/04/2011 Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection 04/18/2011 1393 Chief author stricken, shown as co-author Sparks 04/18/2011 Chief author added Limmer See SF1072, Sec.25 SF 1102 Sparks; Miller HF 244 Davids Revisor No.: 11-1019 Topic: Taxation Short Description: Tax court actions costs and attorney fees payment provisions DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/05/2011 1189 Introduction and first reading  04/05/2011 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety SF 1116 Ingebrigtsen; Tomassoni; Sparks; Wiger; Parry HF 1435 Erickson Revisor No.: 11-2618 Topic: Gambling and Lottery Short Description: Video lottery ticket dispensing machines state lottery rules adoption requirement DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/07/2011 1238 Introduction and first reading  04/07/2011 Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans SF 1118 Magnus; Skoe; Ingebrigtsen; Sparks HF 1369 Hamilton Revisor No.: 11-2342 Topic: Agriculture and Agriculture Department Short Description: Agricultural offenses penalties and remedies imposition DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/07/2011 1238 Introduction and first reading  04/07/2011 Referred to Agriculture and Rural Economies 04/28/2011 1539 Author stricken Rosen SF 1125 Thompson; Sparks HF 1405 Daudt Revisor No.: 11-2838 Topic: Insurance Short Description: Portable electronics products insurance claims regulation; automated claims processing system authorization DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/07/2011 1240 Introduction and first reading  04/07/2011 Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection 05/05/2011 1753a Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary and Public Safety 05/09/2011 1837a Comm report: To pass as amended  05/09/2011 1846 Second reading  05/10/2011 1916 HF substituted on General Orders HF1405 SF 1168 Hoffman; Wolf; Sparks; Hann; Daley Revisor No.: 11-2974 Topic: Children and Families Short Description: Joint custody and equal shared parenting policy establishment; custody and parenting time provisions modifications DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/14/2011 1338 Introduction and first reading  04/14/2011 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety 04/18/2011 1393 Author added Sparks 04/26/2011 1411 Author added Hann 01/26/2012 3651 Author added Daley SF 1184 Tomassoni; Bakk; Sparks; Koch; Parry HF 1447 Melin Revisor No.: 11-3045 Topic: Hunting and Game Short Description: Resident hunting licenses for military personnel on leave DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/14/2011 1341 Introduction and first reading  04/14/2011 Referred to Environment and Natural Resources SF 1189 Sparks; Scheid; Pederson HF 1409 Davids Revisor No.: 11-1307 Topic: Commerce and Commerce Department Short Description: Auto body repair business registration requirement and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/14/2011 1342 Introduction and first reading  04/14/2011 Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection SF 1194 Rosen; Sparks; Jungbauer HF 1545 McNamara Revisor No.: 11-0266 Topic: Energy Short Description: Commerce department energy policy duties specification; energy issues intervention office and reliability administrator repeal DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/14/2011 1343 Introduction and first reading  04/14/2011 Referred to Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications 05/09/2011 1801a Comm report: To pass as amended  05/09/2011 1846 Second reading  3599 Rule 47, returned to Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications See SF1197, Sec. 4, 26, 34 SF 1195 Rosen; Sparks; Jungbauer HF 1432 Hilty Revisor No.: 11-0285 Topic: Energy Short Description: Energy conservation information center data gathering responsibility modification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/14/2011 1343 Introduction and first reading  04/14/2011 Referred to Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications See SF1197, Sec. 27 SF 1196 Rosen; Sparks; Jungbauer HF 1431 Hilty Revisor No.: 11-0287 Topic: Public Utilities and Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Short Description: Renewable energy initiatives state transmission plan project reporting requirement modification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/14/2011 1343 Introduction and first reading  04/14/2011 Referred to Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications See SF1197, Sec. 22 SF 1197 Rosen; Sparks; Jungbauer HF 1025 Beard Revisor No.: 11-0288 Topic: Energy Short Description: Miscellaneous energy provisions modification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/14/2011 1343 Introduction and first reading  04/14/2011 Referred to Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications 05/02/2011 1589a Comm report: To pass as amended  05/02/2011 1604 Second reading  05/13/2011 2017a Special Order: Amended  05/13/2011 2025 Third reading Passed  05/22/2011 3262 Returned from House with amendment  05/22/2011 3262 Senate concurred and repassed bill  05/22/2011 3262 Third reading  05/22/2011 3269 Reconsidered  05/22/2011 3269 Third reading Passed  Presentment date 05/24/11 3594 Governor's action Approval 05/27/11 3594 Secretary of State Chapter 97 05/27/11 Effective date Various Dates SF 1208 Sparks; Gerlach HF 1473 Hoppe Revisor No.: 11-0268 Topic: Insurance Short Description: Residential mortgage transaction agents or servicers disclosure of note owner information to mortgagor requirement; life insurance and title insurance reserves regulation; bank owned real estate rule repeal DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/18/2011 1385 Introduction and first reading  04/18/2011 Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection 04/27/2011 1419a Comm report: To pass as amended  04/27/2011 1431 Second reading  05/12/2011 2003a General Orders: To pass as amended  05/14/2011 2040 Calendar: Third reading Passed  05/21/2011 3037 Returned from House  Presentment date 05/23/11 3579 Governor's action Approval 05/24/11 3579 Secretary of State Chapter 61 05/24/11 Effective date Sec. 1-7, 9 08/01/11; Sec. 8 05/25/11 SF 1232 Miller; Nelson; Sparks HF 500 Davids Revisor No.: 11-1756 Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific Short Description: Chatfield center for the arts bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/18/2011 1389 Introduction and first reading  04/18/2011 Referred to Capital Investment SF 1236 Parry; Gerlach; Sheran; Sparks HF 1418 Woodard Revisor No.: 11-0999 Topic: Liability Short Description: Innocent Successor Asbestos-Related Liability Fairness Act DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/18/2011 1390 Introduction and first reading  04/18/2011 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety 05/09/2011 1836a Comm report: To pass as amended  05/09/2011 1837 Rule 12.10: report of votes in committee  05/09/2011 1846 Second reading  3600 Rule 47, returned to Judiciary and Public Safety 02/08/2012 3723 Comm report: To pass  02/08/2012 3759 Second reading  02/16/2012 3838 General Orders: To pass  02/20/2012 3863 Calendar: Third reading Passed  04/05/2012 5801 Returned from House  Presentment date 04/05/12 04/16/2012 5850 Governor's action Veto Chapter 168 04/09/12 04/16/2012 5851 Veto message laid on table  SF 1255 Tomassoni; Sparks HF 1355 Rukavina Revisor No.: 11-1305 Topic: Gambling and Lottery Short Description: Video lottery terminals establishment; lottery terminal revenue tax imposition; state lottery director duties modifications; technical and conforming changes; gambling taxes modifications DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/26/2011 1401 Introduction and first reading  04/26/2011 Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans SF 1295 Sparks HF 1539 Poppe Revisor No.: 11-3095 Topic: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) Short Description: Minnesota state colleges and universities (MnSCU) faculty member teacher retirement association (TRA) prospective and retroactive defined benefit coverage election authorization DATE D-PG ACTIONS 04/26/2011 1408 Introduction and first reading  04/26/2011 Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans See SF1808, Art. 13, Sec. 4 SF 1358 Sparks; Scheid; Rest HF 1616 Hoppe Revisor No.: 11-3231 Topic: Insurance-Health Short Description: Health plans coverage of dependents requirements modifications and federal conformity DATE D-PG ACTIONS 05/02/2011 1608 Introduction and first reading  05/02/2011 Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection 05/03/2011 1710 Chief author stricken, shown as co-author Scheid 05/03/2011 Chief author added Sparks 05/03/2011 Author added Rest SF 1360 Miller; Ingebrigtsen; Sparks; Langseth HF 1640 McNamara Revisor No.: 11-3138 Topic: Water and Soil Conservation Short Description: Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) conservation reserve bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 05/02/2011 1608 Introduction and first reading  05/02/2011 Referred to Capital Investment See HF23, Sec. 7, Sub. 2 (First Special Session) 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 DATE D-PG ACTIONS 05/05/2011 1763 Introduction and first reading  05/05/2011 Referred to Capital Investment SF 1402 Jungbauer; Wolf; Sparks; Kubly; Hann HF 322 Scott Revisor No.: 11-1232 Topic: Children and Families Short Description: Parenting time presumption increase in joint custody proceedings DATE D-PG ACTIONS 05/09/2011 1846 Introduction and first reading  05/09/2011 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety 01/26/2012 3651 Author added Sparks 02/02/2012 3711 Author added Kubly 02/23/2012 3942 Author added Hann 03/05/2012 4113 Chief author stricken, shown as co-author Hoffman 03/05/2012 Chief author added Wolf 03/22/2012 4787a Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Health and Human Services 03/23/2012 5056a Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance 04/18/2012 5930 Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Judiciary and Public Safety 04/30/2012 6807 Author stricken Hoffman 04/30/2012 Chief author stricken, shown as co-author Wolf 04/30/2012 Chief author added Jungbauer See HF322 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 DATE D-PG ACTIONS 05/12/2011 1992 Introduction and first reading  05/12/2011 Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth 05/13/2011 2013 Author added Nelson 03/01/2012 4001 Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Taxes SF 1425 Sparks; Magnus; Metzen; Limmer; Wiger HF 1700 Atkins Revisor No.: 11-3346 Topic: Data Practices and Privacy Short Description: Portable wireless devices location information collection owner permission requirement DATE D-PG ACTIONS 05/14/2011 2038 Introduction and first reading  05/14/2011 Referred to Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications 05/16/2011 2061 Authors added Limmer; Wiger SF 1429 Lourey; Sparks HF 1725 Crawford Revisor No.: 11-3380 Topic: Taxation-Property Short Description: Commercial seasonal recreational property definition expansion to include facilities for conducting craft and hobby activities DATE D-PG ACTIONS 05/16/2011 2060 Introduction and first reading  05/16/2011 Referred to Taxes 02/02/2012 3711 Author added Sparks 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 DATE D-PG ACTIONS 05/18/2011 2209 Introduction and first reading  05/18/2011 Referred to Taxes SF 1449 Lourey; Sparks Revisor No.: 11-3456 Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS) Short Description: Personal care assistance services provisions modifications DATE D-PG ACTIONS 05/19/2011 2786 Introduction and first reading  05/19/2011 Referred to Health and Human Services SF 1451 Sparks; Metzen; Rosen HF 1747 Hackbarth Revisor No.: 11-3470 Topic: Gambling and Lottery Short Description: Minnesota Vikings stadium and St. Paul Saints ballpark financing; state lottery gaming machines establishment DATE D-PG ACTIONS 05/20/2011 2941 Introduction and first reading  05/20/2011 Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans SF 1452 Sparks; Sheran; Nelson HF 1745 Poppe Revisor No.: 11-3465 Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific Short Description: Austin port authority Hormel Institute expansion grant bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 05/20/2011 2941 Introduction and first reading  05/20/2011 Referred to Capital Investment 03/01/2012 4080 Author added Sheran 03/20/2012 4654 Author added Nelson See HF1752, Sec. 21, Sub. 6 SF 1456 DeKruif; Gimse; Lillie; Parry; Sparks Revisor No.: 11-3490 Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department (DOT) Short Description: Commercial vehicles and permits duties transfer from the commissioner of transportation to the commissioner of public safety DATE D-PG ACTIONS 05/21/2011 3046 Introduction and first reading  05/21/2011 Referred to Transportation SF 1462 Magnus; Sparks; Rosen; Gimse HF 1675 Kriesel Revisor No.: 11-3297 Topic: Gambling and Lottery Short Description: Lottery facility gaming operations establishment DATE D-PG ACTIONS 05/21/2011 3047 Introduction and first reading  05/21/2011 Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans SF 1586 Limmer; Harrington; Ortman; Sparks; Hann HF 1945 Gottwalt Revisor No.: 12-4202 Topic: Crimes and Criminals Short Description: Vulnerable adult neglect crime felony deprivation penalty creation; unreasonable restraint of a child provision modification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 01/26/2012 3649 Introduction and first reading  01/26/2012 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety 02/20/2012 3847a Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance 02/27/2012 3951a Comm report: To pass as amended  02/27/2012 3955 Second reading  03/19/2012 4556a Special Order: Amended  03/19/2012 4557 Third reading Passed  03/28/2012 5189 Returned from House with amendment  03/28/2012 5189 Senate not concur, conference committee of 3 requested  03/28/2012 5257 Senate conferees Limmer; Ortman; Ingebrigtsen 03/29/2012 5298 House conferees Gottwalt; Peppin; Hilstrom 04/05/2012 5788c Conference committee report  04/05/2012 5789 Senate adopted CC report and repassed bill  04/05/2012 5789 Third reading  04/16/2012 5853 House adopted SCC report and repassed bill  Presentment date 04/16/12 04/20/2012 5964 Governor's action Approval 04/18/12 04/20/2012 5964 Secretary of State Chapter 175 04/18/12 Effective date 08/01/12 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 DATE D-PG ACTIONS 01/30/2012 3668 Introduction and first reading  01/30/2012 Referred to Capital Investment SF 1611 Sparks HF 1957 Murray Revisor No.: 12-4625 Topic: Education-Higher Short Description: Albert Lea Riverland community college demolition and renovation bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 01/30/2012 3669 Introduction and first reading  01/30/2012 Referred to Capital Investment SF 1612 Sparks HF 1830 Murray Revisor No.: 12-4432 Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific Short Description: Albert Lea wastewater infrastructure fund grant terms modifications DATE D-PG ACTIONS 01/30/2012 3670 Introduction and first reading  01/30/2012 Referred to Capital Investment SF 1684 Senjem; Sparks; Metzen; Robling; DeKruif Revisor No.: 12-4714 Topic: Gambling and Lottery Short Description: Racino establishment and revenue allocation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/02/2012 3707 Introduction and first reading  02/02/2012 Referred to Education SF 1687 Ortman; Gazelka; Gimse; Sparks; Reinert HF 1992 Kelly Revisor No.: 12-4568 Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department (DOT) Short Description: Motor carrier contracts indemnity provisions prohibitions DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/02/2012 3707 Introduction and first reading  02/02/2012 Referred to Transportation 02/13/2012 3792 Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection 03/21/2012 4667 Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Judiciary and Public Safety 03/23/2012 5046 Comm report: To pass  03/23/2012 5141 Second reading  04/02/2012 5488 HF substituted on General Orders HF1992 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 DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/02/2012 3708 Introduction and first reading  02/02/2012 Referred to Capital Investment SF 1715 Miller; Howe; Langseth; Sparks; Carlson HF 2162 Murray Revisor No.: 12-4855 Topic: Regional and Rural Development Short Description: Greater Minnesota business development public infrastructure grant program bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/08/2012 3761 Introduction and first reading  02/08/2012 Referred to Capital Investment See HF23, Sec. 18, Sub. 2 (First Special Session) See HF1752, Sec. 21, Sub. 2 SF 1725 Sparks; Harrington HF 2220 Poppe Revisor No.: 12-4851 Topic: Crimes and Criminals Short Description: Unreasonable restraint of a child provision modification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/08/2012 3763 Introduction and first reading  02/08/2012 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety See SF1586, Sec. 2 SF 1734 Gazelka; Gimse; Reinert; Sparks; Kruse HF 2136 Sanders Revisor No.: 12-4258 Topic: Motor Vehicles Short Description: Damaged vehicle salvage title and damage disclosure modifications DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/08/2012 3764 Introduction and first reading  02/08/2012 Referred to Transportation 03/08/2012 4259a Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance 03/29/2012 5265a Comm report: To pass as amended  03/29/2012 5270 Second reading  04/24/2012 6202 HF substituted on General Orders HF2136 See SF2321, Sec. 21-23, 30, 60-61 SF 1735 Sparks; Gerlach; Chamberlain; Reinert HF 2227 Anderson, D. Revisor No.: 12-4572 Topic: Banks, Financial Institutions, and Credit Unions Short Description: Bank closures for holidays clarification; state bank lending limits provisions modification; obsolete language repeal DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/08/2012 3764 Introduction and first reading  02/08/2012 Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection 02/23/2012 3917a Comm report: To pass as amended  02/23/2012 3925 Second reading  03/19/2012 4556 Special Order  03/19/2012 4556 Third reading Passed  03/28/2012 5189 Returned from House  Presentment date 03/28/12 04/03/2012 5566 Governor's action Approval 03/30/12 04/16/2012 5846 Secretary of State Chapter 142 03/30/12 Effective date Sec. 1, 3 03/31/12; Sec. 2 01/21/13 SF 1736 Wiger; Sparks; McGuire HF 2243 Ward Revisor No.: 12-5008 Topic: Hunting and Game Short Description: Body-gripping traps restrictions establishment DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/08/2012 3765 Introduction and first reading  02/08/2012 Referred to Environment and Natural Resources 02/15/2012 3824 Author added McGuire SF 1737 Lillie; Vandeveer; Gerlach; Wiger; Sparks HF 2174 O'Driscoll Revisor No.: 12-4704 Topic: Government-Local Short Description: Local government depository designation establishment and certain investments authorization DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/08/2012 3765 Introduction and first reading  02/08/2012 Referred to Local Government and Elections 03/01/2012 3988a Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Commerce and Consumer Protection 03/08/2012 4223a Comm report: To pass as amended  03/08/2012 4235 Second reading  03/21/2012 4668 HF substituted on General Orders HF2174 SF 1739 Kruse; Sparks; Gerlach HF 2152 Vogel Revisor No.: 12-4902 Topic: Real Estate Short Description: Property management activities requirement for real estate brokers exemption DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/08/2012 3765 Introduction and first reading  02/08/2012 Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection 02/15/2012 3812 Comm report: To pass  02/15/2012 3812 Second reading  03/05/2012 4114 General Orders: To pass  03/13/2012 4362 HF substituted on Calendar HF2152 SF 1793 Dahms; Sparks; Rest; Gerlach HF 1998 Sanders Revisor No.: 12-3807 Topic: Health and Health Department Short Description: Health plan company definition modification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/13/2012 3795 Introduction and first reading  02/13/2012 Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection 03/01/2012 3995 Comm report: To pass  03/01/2012 4068 Second reading  03/29/2012 5286 Special Order  03/29/2012 5286 Third reading Passed  04/03/2012 5567 Returned from House  Presentment date 04/03/12 04/16/2012 5848 Governor's action Approval 04/05/12 04/16/2012 5848 Secretary of State Chapter 160 04/05/12 Effective date 08/01/12 SF 1807 Miller; DeKruif; Sparks; Magnus; Nelson HF 2102 Benson, M. Revisor No.: 12-4746 Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department (DOT) Short Description: USDOT number on farm trucks requirements modifications DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/13/2012 3798 Introduction and first reading  02/13/2012 Referred to Transportation SF 1815 Brown; Benson; Sparks; Rosen HF 1989 Hackbarth Revisor No.: 12-4701 Topic: Public Utilities and Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Short Description: Electric transmission owners incumbent rights regarding federally approved transition lines DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/13/2012 3799 Introduction and first reading  02/13/2012 Referred to Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications 03/21/2012 4667a Comm report: To pass as amended  03/21/2012 4669 Second reading  03/27/2012 5163 Special Order  03/27/2012 5163 Third reading Passed  04/16/2012 5851 Returned from House  Presentment date 04/16/12 04/20/2012 5964 Governor's action Approval 04/18/12 04/20/2012 5964 Secretary of State Chapter 179 04/18/12 Effective date 08/01/12 SF 1818 Tomassoni; Bakk; Sparks; Langseth; Rest HF 2125 Melin Revisor No.: 12-4932 Topic: Energy Short Description: Made in Minnesota renewable solar energy systems bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/13/2012 3799 Introduction and first reading  02/13/2012 Referred to Capital Investment 02/15/2012 3825 Author added Rest SF 1826 McGuire; Torres Ray; Saxhaug; Sparks; Dziedzic HF 2219 Slawik Revisor No.: 12-5052 Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS) Short Description: Child Care Affordability Act DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/13/2012 3801 Introduction and first reading  02/13/2012 Referred to Health and Human Services SF 1888 Thompson; Chamberlain; Gerlach; Daley; Sparks HF 2335 Sanders Revisor No.: 12-4937 Topic: Credit and Credit Services Short Description: Debt collection agencies licensure procedures and debt collector registration modification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/15/2012 3823 Introduction and first reading  02/15/2012 Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection 03/01/2012 3996a Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary and Public Safety 03/23/2012 5050a Comm report: To pass as amended  03/23/2012 5141 Second reading  04/04/2012 5640 HF substituted on General Orders HF2335 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 DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/16/2012 3833 Introduction and first reading  02/16/2012 Referred to Education 03/22/2012 4796 Chief author stricken, shown as co-author Senjem 03/22/2012 Chief author added DeKruif SF 1934 Dahms; Bakk; Sparks; Hoffman; Newman HF 2342 Davids Revisor No.: 12-4871 Topic: Insurance-Property and Casualty Short Description: Township mutual fire company combination insurance policies regulations modification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/20/2012 3850 Introduction and first reading  02/20/2012 Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection 03/01/2012 3995 Comm report: To pass  03/01/2012 4068 Second reading  03/01/2012 4080 Author added Newman 03/19/2012 4557a Special Order: Amended  03/19/2012 4557 Third reading Passed  04/03/2012 5567 Returned from House with amendment  04/03/2012 5567 Senate concurred and repassed bill  04/03/2012 5567 Third reading  Presentment date 04/03/12 04/16/2012 5848 Governor's action Approval 04/05/12 04/16/2012 5848 Secretary of State Chapter 162 04/05/12 Effective date 04/06/12 SF 2000 Kruse; Hall; Sparks; Vandeveer; Eaton HF 2308 Kieffer Revisor No.: 12-4545 Topic: Banks, Financial Institutions, and Credit Unions Short Description: Foreclosure consultants provisions modification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/23/2012 3926 Introduction and first reading  02/23/2012 Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety 03/13/2012 4368 Withdrawn and re-referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection 03/21/2012 4667 Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Judiciary and Public Safety 03/23/2012 4900 Comm report: To pass  03/23/2012 4920 Second reading  03/28/2012 5256 Special Order  03/28/2012 5256 Third reading Passed  SF 2025 Sparks; Brown Revisor No.: 12-4177 Topic: Liquor Short Description: Liquor business or license transfer authorization DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/23/2012 3931 Introduction and first reading  02/23/2012 Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection SF 2069 Brown; Sparks; Gerlach HF 2544 Loon Revisor No.: 12-4827 Topic: Insurance Short Description: Travel insurance offer and dissemination regulations DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/23/2012 3939 Introduction and first reading  02/23/2012 Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection 03/08/2012 4223a Comm report: To pass as amended  03/08/2012 4235 Second reading  03/28/2012 5238 Special Order  03/28/2012 5238 Third reading Passed  04/03/2012 5567 Returned from House  Presentment date 04/03/12 04/05/2012 5768 Governor's action Approval 04/04/12 04/16/2012 5848 Secretary of State Chapter 157 04/04/12 Effective date 07/01/12 SF 2080 Rosen; Sparks; Howe; Senjem; Metzen HF 2475 Hoppe Revisor No.: 12-4187 Topic: Telecommunications and Information Technology Short Description: Telecommunications regulations streamlining, duties transfer to the public utilities commission, and appropriations DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/23/2012 3941 Introduction and first reading  02/23/2012 Referred to Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications SF 2098 Sparks; Rosen; Howe HF 2747 Murray Revisor No.: 12-5401 Topic: Energy Short Description: Cooperative electric associations report to commission in lieu of an integrated resources plan filing requirement modification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/27/2012 3958 Introduction and first reading  02/27/2012 Referred to Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications 03/19/2012 4515 Comm report: To pass  03/19/2012 4548 Second reading  04/20/2012 5995a Special Order: Amended  04/20/2012 5996 Third reading Passed  04/27/2012 6622 Returned from House  Presentment date 04/28/12 05/03/2012 6836 Governor's action Approval 05/02/12 05/07/2012 6997 Secretary of State Chapter 268 05/02/12 Effective date 05/03/12 SF 2099 Nelson; Dahms; Rosen; Sparks; Magnus HF 1814 Benson, M. Revisor No.: 12-3821 Topic: Taxation-Income and Corporate Short Description: Individual income and corporate franchise taxes conformance to federal section 179 expensing allowance DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/27/2012 3959 Introduction and first reading  02/27/2012 Referred to Taxes SF 2137 Dahms; Gerlach; Sparks; Kruse HF 2553 Hoppe Revisor No.: 12-4961 Topic: Insurance Short Description: Residential contractor insurance claims for goods and services provision modification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 02/27/2012 3965 Introduction and first reading  02/27/2012 Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection 03/22/2012 4767a Comm report: To pass as amended  03/22/2012 4795 Second reading  03/28/2012 5237 Special Order  03/28/2012 5237 Third reading Passed  04/26/2012 6503 Returned from House  Presentment date 04/25/12 04/30/2012 6760 Governor's action Approval 04/28/12 04/30/2012 6760 Secretary of State Chapter 248 04/28/12 Effective date 08/01/12 SF 2146 Cohen; Ingebrigtsen; Jungbauer; Koch; Sparks Revisor No.: 12-5415 Topic: Zoos Short Description: Minnesota zoological gardens asset preservation bond issue and appropriation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/01/2012 4070 Introduction and first reading  03/01/2012 Referred to Capital Investment See HF1752, Sec. 12 SF 2324 Pederson; Gerlach; Sparks; Tomassoni HF 2732 Sanders Revisor No.: 12-5133 Topic: Occupations and Professions Short Description: Satellite system contractors and installers licensure and regulation DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/08/2012 4242 Introduction and first reading  03/08/2012 Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection 03/19/2012 4629a Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance 03/20/2012 4654 Authors added Sparks; Tomassoni 03/29/2012 5310 Comm report: To pass  03/29/2012 5413 Second reading  04/05/2012 5795 Special Order  04/05/2012 5795 Third reading Passed  04/19/2012 5946 Returned from House with amendment  04/19/2012 5946 Senate not concur, conference committee of 3 requested  04/19/2012 5958 Senate conferees Pederson; Miller; Tomassoni 04/23/2012 6001 House conferees Sanders; Hoppe; Nelson 04/26/2012 6548c Conference committee report  04/26/2012 Senate adopted CC report and repassed bill  04/26/2012 6548 Third reading  04/27/2012 6607 House adopted SCC report and repassed bill  Presentment date 04/27/12 05/03/2012 6836 Governor's action Approval 05/01/12 05/07/2012 6997 Secretary of State Chapter 262 05/01/12 Effective date 10/01/12 SF 2340 Newman; Thompson; Sparks HF 2705 Mazorol Revisor No.: 12-5626 Topic: Real Estate Short Description: Real estate closing agents licensing requirements exemptions DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/08/2012 4244 Introduction and first reading  03/08/2012 Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection 03/14/2012 4415 Author added Sparks 03/22/2012 4768a Comm report: To pass as amended  03/22/2012 4795 Second reading  04/18/2012 5917 HF substituted on General Orders HF2705 04/25/2012 6475 Chief author stricken, shown as co-author Thompson 04/25/2012 Chief author added Newman SF 2374 Rosen; Sparks; Brown HF 2719 Gunther Revisor No.: 12-5614 Topic: Liquor Short Description: Out-of-state small craft brewers alcohol license requirements exemption DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/12/2012 4314 Introduction and first reading  03/12/2012 Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection See SF2392, Sec. 8 SF 2457 Sparks HF 2828 Murray Revisor No.: 12-5735 Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific Short Description: Albert Lea industrial sewer charge rebate authorization DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/14/2012 4414 Introduction and first reading  03/14/2012 Referred to Local Government and Elections See HF1721, Sec. 11 SF 2485 Sparks HF 2748 Atkins Revisor No.: 12-5645 Topic: Taxation-Sales and Use Short Description: Amusement devices availability sale and purchase definition modification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/15/2012 4476 Introduction and first reading  03/15/2012 Referred to Taxes SF 2551 Sparks; Higgins; Reinert; Harrington HF 2933 Murphy, E. Revisor No.: 12-5859 Topic: Liquor Short Description: Brewers license fees structure modification DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/23/2012 4921 Introduction and first reading  03/23/2012 Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection 03/26/2012 5146 Authors added Higgins; Reinert; Harrington SR 131 Sparks Revisor No.: 12-5418 Topic:  Short Description: A Senate resolution honoring Curt Broughten and Tom Johnson for emergency response DATE D-PG ACTIONS 03/01/2012 4081 Introduction  03/01/2012 4081 Referred to Rules and Administration