2011 - 2012
SENATE INDEX

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

AUTHOR LIST


2011 - 2012

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


SF 5 Pogemiller; Sheran; Rest; Reinert
HF 406 Simon
Revisor No.: 11-0461
Topic: Reapportionment and Redistricting
Short Description: Legislative and congressional districts redistricting principles and commission
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/10/201133Introduction and first reading 
01/10/2011Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans
01/13/201152Authors added Sheran; Rest
02/07/2011191Author added Reinert


SF 7 Sieben; Ingebrigtsen; Rosen; Sheran; Sparks
Revisor No.: 11-0494
Topic: Drugs and Medicine
Short Description: Synthetic marijuana controlled substance list addition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/10/201134Introduction and first reading 
01/10/2011Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
01/13/201152Authors added Rosen; Sheran
01/27/2011120Author added Sparks
See HF57, Sec. 4


SF 9 Pogemiller; Cohen; Sheran; Rest; Reinert
HF 150 Rukavina
Revisor No.: 11-0571
Topic: Minnesota Management and Budget Department (MMB)
Short Description: State budget forecast inflation factor inclusion requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/10/201134Introduction and first reading 
01/10/2011Referred to Finance
01/13/201152Authors added Sheran; Rest
01/18/201159Author added Reinert


SF 11 Langseth; Sheran; Rest
Revisor No.: 11-0667
Topic: Taxation-Income and Corporate
Short Description: Corporate income tax rate reduction; credits and subtractions elimination
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/10/201134Introduction and first reading 
01/10/2011Referred to Taxes
01/13/201152Author added Sheran
01/20/201169Author added Rest


SF 35 Rest; Higgins; Marty; Sheran
HF 43 Fritz
Revisor No.: 11-0650
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS)
Short Description: Home care income tax credit establishment; caregiver burden scale creation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/13/201150Introduction and first reading 
01/13/2011Referred to Health and Human Services
01/18/201159Author added Sheran
03/07/2011433Withdrawn and re-referred to Taxes


SF 59 Wiger; Reinert; Sheran
HF 164 Lillie
Revisor No.: 11-0906
Topic: Taxation-Income and Corporate
Short Description: Income tax subtraction for military retirement pay
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/18/201159Introduction and first reading 
01/18/2011Referred to Taxes
01/20/201169Author added Reinert
01/24/201176Author added Sheran
See HF42, Art. 1, Sec. 2 (vetoed)


SF 70 Goodwin; Lourey; Sheran; Sieben
HF 475 Benson, J.
Revisor No.: 11-0396
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS)
Short Description: Food shelf programs and food stamp outreach grants appropriations
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/20/201167Introduction and first reading 
01/20/2011Referred to Health and Human Services
01/24/201177Authors added Sheran; Sieben


SF 88 Sheran; Pappas; Robling; Reinert
Revisor No.: 11-0200
Topic: Government-Local
Short Description: Higher education institutions students as city council ex officio members authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/24/201173Introduction and first reading 
01/24/2011Referred to Local Government and Elections


SF 105 Sheran; Higgins; Langseth; Howe; Miller
HF 120 Morrow
Revisor No.: 11-0776
Topic: Disasters
Short Description: Disaster local assistance program and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/24/201175Introduction and first reading 
01/24/2011Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety


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 151 Kubly; Langseth; Sheran; Magnus
HF 17 Koenen
Revisor No.: 11-0516
Topic: Veterans and Veterans Affairs Department
Short Description: Montevideo veterans home construction bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/31/2011129Introduction and first reading 
01/31/2011Referred to Capital Investment


SF 183 Sheran; Rosen; Kubly
HF 213 Brynaert
Revisor No.: 11-0962
Topic: Public Safety and Public Safety Department (DPS)
Short Description: Public safety radio equipment sales tax exemption expansion
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/2011155Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2011Referred to Taxes
02/03/2011173Author added Kubly
See HF42, Art. 3, Sec. 11 (vetoed)


SF 184 Sheran
HF 335 Brynaert
Revisor No.: 11-1359
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Mankato civic center auditorium and all seasons arenas construction grant bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/2011156Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2011Referred to Capital Investment


SF 247 Dahms; Gerlach; Sheran
HF 371 Hoppe
Revisor No.: 11-1155
Topic: Insurance
Short Description: Public employees insurance program (PEIP) local government employees participation or withdrawal approval requirements; service cooperative health insurance refund regulation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/07/2011187Introduction and first reading 
02/07/2011Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans
04/27/20111415aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Local Government and Elections
05/02/20111551Comm report: To pass 
05/02/20111604Second reading 
05/12/20112006aGeneral Orders: To pass as amended 
05/14/20112043Calendar: Third reading Passed 
02/20/20123841Returned from House with amendment 
02/20/20123842Laid on table 
03/29/20125272Taken from table 
03/29/2012Senate not concur, conference committee of 3 requested 
03/29/20125295Senate conferees Dahms; Robling; Sheran
03/30/20125419House conferees Hoppe; Brynaert; Greiling
04/18/20125920cConference committee report 
04/18/2012Senate adopted CC report and repassed bill 
04/18/20125921Third reading 
04/19/20125949House adopted SCC report and repassed bill 
Presentment date 04/19/12
04/23/20126000Governor's action Veto Chapter 213 04/23/12
04/23/20126000Veto message laid on table 


SF 254 Vandeveer; Nienow; Benson; Rosen; Sheran
HF 584 Dettmer
Revisor No.: 11-1188
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS)
Short Description: Adult foster care and family adult services license requirements modification; federal waiver for medical assistance (MA) reimbursement application requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/07/2011188Introduction and first reading 
02/07/2011Referred to Health and Human Services
02/09/2011199Author added Sheran
See SF760, Art. 4, Sec. 6-7, 9 (vetoed)
See HF25, Art. 4, Sec. 6-7, 9 (First Special Session)


SF 263 Dahms; Sheran; DeKruif; Kubly
HF 411 Morrow
Revisor No.: 11-1297
Topic: Railroads, Rail Lines, and LRT
Short Description: Minnesota Valley regional rail authority bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/07/2011190Introduction and first reading 
02/07/2011Referred to Capital Investment


SF 266 Howe; DeKruif; Parry; Sheran; Skoe
HF 744 Murray
Revisor No.: 11-1181
Topic: Traffic Regulations
Short Description: Road equipment preparing for winter storms highway restriction exemption modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/07/2011190Introduction and first reading 
02/07/2011Referred to Transportation
05/09/20111800aComm report: To pass as amended 
05/09/20111846Second reading 
3600Rule 47, returned to Transportation
See HF2685, Art. 4, Sec. 15


SF 267 Dahms; Rosen; Ortman; Sheran; Skoe
HF 525 Torkelson
Revisor No.: 11-1394
Topic: Public Safety and Public Safety Department (DPS)
Short Description: Public safety radio equipment sales tax exemption expansion
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/07/2011190Introduction and first reading 
02/07/2011Referred to Taxes
See HF42, Art. 3, Sec. 11-14 (vetoed)


SF 309 Sheran; Rosen; Kubly
HF 61 Ward
Revisor No.: 11-0469
Topic: Volunteers
Short Description: Minnesota Faith in Action funding allocation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/14/2011240Introduction and first reading 
02/14/2011Referred to Health and Human Services


SF 320 Rosen; Sheran; Parry; DeKruif
HF 549 Cornish
Revisor No.: 11-1593
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department (DOT)
Short Description: Highway-railroad grade crossing warning devices bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/14/2011241Introduction and first reading 
02/14/2011Referred to Capital Investment


SF 321 Rosen; Dahms; Sheran; Ingebrigtsen; Parry
HF 450 Cornish
Revisor No.: 11-1638
Topic: Arts and Culture
Short Description: Dodd Ford bridge rehabilitation grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/14/2011242Introduction and first reading 
02/14/2011Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans
02/17/2011264Withdrawn and re-referred to Environment and Natural Resources


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 366 Parry; Rosen; Dahms; Magnus; Sheran
HF 521 Drazkowski
Revisor No.: 11-1589
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department (DOT)
Short Description: Gross weight seasonal increases for sweet corn transportation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/17/2011262Introduction and first reading 
02/17/2011Referred to Transportation
See SF920, Sec. 41


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 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 436 Magnus; Gimse; Kubly; Sheran; Rosen
HF 266 Morrow
Revisor No.: 11-1183
Topic: Railroads, Rail Lines, and LRT
Short Description: Minnesota rail service improvement program bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/24/2011287Introduction and first reading 
02/24/2011Referred to Capital Investment


SF 458 Ortman; Rest; Sheran
Revisor No.: 11-1195
Topic: Taxation-Sales and Use
Short Description: Solicitor definition for federal nexus and internet sales tax purposes
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/24/2011290Introduction and first reading 
02/24/2011Referred to Taxes
03/09/2011449Author added Sheran
See SF2391, Art.6, Sec.1


SF 478 DeKruif; Parry; Sheran; Magnus; Harrington
HF 1094 Shimanski
Revisor No.: 11-1918
Topic: Disabilities and Access
Short Description: Motorcycle license plates for physically disabled persons
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/2011304Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2011Referred to Transportation
03/10/2011457Comm report: To pass 
03/10/2011477Second reading 
03/21/2011612General Orders: To pass 
03/24/2011705Calendar: Third reading Passed 
05/21/20113037Returned from House 
Presentment date 05/23/11
3579Governor's action Approval 05/24/11
3579Secretary of State Chapter 60 05/24/11
Effective date 08/01/11


SF 493 Rosen; Sheran; Wolf; Dibble; Benson
HF 743 Loon
Revisor No.: 11-1965
Topic: Cigarettes and Tobacco Products
Short Description: Tobacco Uniformity Act of 2011
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/2011307Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2011Referred to Health and Human Services
03/07/2011433Withdrawn and re-referred to Taxes


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 504 Miller; Carlson; Pederson; Sheran
Revisor No.: 11-2137
Topic: Education-Higher
Short Description: Higher education institutions administrative spending cuts requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/2011308Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2011Referred to Higher Education


SF 513 Lourey; Rosen; Fischbach; Newman; Sheran
HF 735 Gauthier
Revisor No.: 11-1934
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Sexual violence incident and prevalence data collection and reporting requirements
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/2011310Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2011Referred to Health and Human Services
See HF2294, Art. 2, Sec. 11


SF 521 Sheran
HF 875 Brynaert
Revisor No.: 11-2107
Topic: Arts and Culture
Short Description: Children's museum of southern Minnesota grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/2011311Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2011Referred to Environment and Natural Resources


SF 522 Sheran; Rosen
HF 713 Brynaert
Revisor No.: 11-2074
Topic: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU)
Short Description: Minnesota State University, Mankato; clinical science building bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/2011311Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2011Referred to Capital Investment
See HF1752, Sec. 3, Sub. 7


SF 537 Nelson; Newman; Harrington; Sheran
Revisor No.: 11-1731
Topic: Drugs and Medicine
Short Description: Marijuana definition to include synthetic marijuana
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/03/2011325Introduction and first reading 
03/03/2011Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
03/07/2011433Author added Sheran
See HF57, Sec. 9


SF 538 Magnus; Rosen; Kubly; Dahms; Sheran
HF 1114 Anderson, P.
Revisor No.: 11-2120
Topic: Agriculture and Agriculture Department
Short Description: Bioenergy grants appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/03/2011325Introduction and first reading 
03/03/2011Referred to Agriculture and Rural Economies
03/09/2011450Author added Sheran
See SF1016, Sec. 3, Sub. 4


SF 541 Berglin; Sheran
HF 899 McDonald
Revisor No.: 11-2110
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS)
Short Description: Medical assistance (MA) nonemergency medical transportation eligibility assessments frequency and special transportation eligibility time length proposed changes requirements
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/03/2011325Introduction and first reading 
03/03/2011Referred to Health and Human Services
03/07/2011433Author added Sheran


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 578 Benson; Rosen; Sheran; Hann; Hoffman
HF 746 Mack
Revisor No.: 11-1348
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS)
Short Description: Integrated online eligibility and application portal for food support, cash assistance, child care, and health care programs human services department request for proposals and contract requirements
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/03/2011331Introduction and first reading 
03/03/2011Referred to Health and Human Services
See SF760, Art. 3, Sec. 36


SF 609 Sheran; Reinert; Kubly
HF 466 Morrow
Revisor No.: 11-0428
Topic: Veterans and Veterans Affairs Department
Short Description: Minnesota assistance council for veterans appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/07/2011426Introduction and first reading 
03/07/2011Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans


SF 610 Sheran; Kubly
HF 887 Morrow
Revisor No.: 11-2286
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Gaylord Lake Titlow dam construction grant bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/07/2011426Introduction and first reading 
03/07/2011Referred to Capital Investment


SF 613 Sheran; Dibble; Kelash
HF 85 Morrow
Revisor No.: 11-0432
Topic: Crimes and Criminals
Short Description: Careless driving resulting in death penalty imposition; drivers license revocation provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/07/2011426Introduction and first reading 
03/07/2011Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety


SF 626 Rosen; Hann; Sheran; Lourey; Benson
HF 937 Schomacker
Revisor No.: 11-2018
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS)
Short Description: Nursing home bed moratorium exception for hardship areas; Bloomington nursing facility project moratorium exception funding
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/07/2011429Introduction and first reading 
03/07/2011Referred to Health and Human Services
03/16/2011513aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/16/2011518Second reading 
03/24/2011703aGeneral Orders: To pass as amended 
04/07/20111242Calendar: Third reading Passed 
04/18/20111371Returned from House with amendment 
04/18/20111371Laid on table 
04/26/20111411Taken from table 
04/26/2011Senate not concur, conference committee of 3 requested 
04/27/20111436Senate conferees Rosen; Hoffman; Sheran
04/28/20111453House conferees Schomacker; Abeler; Fritz
05/10/20111922cConference committee report, delete everything 
05/10/2011Senate adopted CC report and repassed bill 
05/10/20111938Third reading 
05/11/20111967House adopted SCC report and repassed bill 
Presentment date 05/11/11
05/16/20112056Governor's action Approval 05/13/11
05/16/20112056Secretary of State Chapter 22 05/13/11
Effective date 05/14/11


SF 628 Sheran; Nelson
HF 136 Morrow
Revisor No.: 11-0430
Topic: Veterans and Veterans Affairs Department
Short Description: Gold star motor vehicle license plates eligibility modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/07/2011429Introduction and first reading 
03/07/2011Referred to Transportation
See HF232, Sec. 1
See HF1140, Art. 3, Sec. 7 (vetoed)


SF 629 Sheran; Saxhaug
HF 121 Morrow
Revisor No.: 11-0748
Topic: Education-Pre-Kindergarten-12
Short Description: Teacher performance assessments establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/07/2011429Introduction and first reading 
03/07/2011Referred to Education


SF 671 Pappas; Sheran; Higgins
HF 567 Kahn
Revisor No.: 11-1844
Topic: Taxation-Sales and Use
Short Description: Sales and use tax extension to cosmetic procedures
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/09/2011446Introduction and first reading 
03/09/2011Referred to Taxes
03/10/2011486Author added Higgins


SF 688 Rosen; Sheran
HF 858 Cornish
Revisor No.: 11-2280
Topic: Corrections and Corrections Department (DOC)
Short Description: County sentence to service corrections programs funding requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/09/2011448Introduction and first reading 
03/09/2011Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety


SF 700 Sheran; Stumpf
HF 888 Morrow
Revisor No.: 11-1631
Topic: Education-Pre-Kindergarten-12
Short Description: School district collaboration grants appropriation authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/2011479Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2011Referred to Education


SF 707 Hann; Rosen; Sheran; Marty
HF 1225 Murphy, E.
Revisor No.: 11-1882
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Health care advertising transparency requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/2011480Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2011Referred to Health and Human Services


SF 710 Stumpf; Sheran
HF 488 Hortman
Revisor No.: 11-1498
Topic: Education-Pre-Kindergarten-12
Short Description: Voluntary full-day kindergarten funding authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/2011480Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2011Referred to Education
03/14/2011506Author added Sheran


SF 726 Sheran; Marty; Cohen; Hann; Lourey
HF 1014 Morrow
Revisor No.: 11-2411
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS)
Short Description: Medical assistance (MA) employed persons with disabilities program modification; asset limitation modification; appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/2011483Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2011Referred to Health and Human Services
02/13/20123801Author added Marty
02/20/20123860Author added Cohen
02/27/20123966Authors added Hann; Lourey
See SF2093, Art. 4, Sec. 14
See HF2294, Art. 4, Sec. 16


SF 742 Rosen; Limmer; Hann; Sheran; Higgins
HF 1018 Zellers
Revisor No.: 11-2394
Topic: Hospitals and Health Care Facilities
Short Description: Hospital moratorium exception for expanded psychiatric hospital bed capacity
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/2011485Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2011Referred to Health and Human Services
04/07/20111230Comm report: To pass 
04/07/20111235Second reading 
05/11/20111983General Orders: To pass 
05/13/20112026Calendar: Third reading Passed 
05/20/20112939Returned from House 
Presentment date 05/21/11
3579Governor's action Approval 05/24/11
3579Secretary of State Chapter 51 05/24/11
Effective date 08/01/11


SF 773 Pappas; Hann; Sheran; Benson
Revisor No.: 11-2069
Topic: Resolutions
Short Description: Resolution memorializing federal agencies concerning Minnesota-licensed care professionals and torture of prisoners
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/2011499Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2011Referred to Health and Human Services


SF 775 Hann; Hoffman; Hall; Sheran; Berglin
HF 2041 Abeler
Revisor No.: 11-1806
Topic: Occupations and Professions
Short Description: Dental licensing provisions modifications and clarification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/2011500Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2011Referred to Health and Human Services
04/27/20111425Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
03/19/20124520aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
See SF1553, Sec. 1, 3-9


SF 837 Sheran; Rosen
HF 1075 Mack
Revisor No.: 11-2526
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS)
Short Description: Single public health care program establishment plan requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/16/2011522Introduction and first reading 
03/16/2011Referred to Health and Human Services
See SF760, Art. 8, Sec. 18 (vetoed)
See HF25, Art. 9, Sec. 17 (First Special Session)


SF 851 Reinert; Sheran; Dibble; Lourey; Sieben
HF 267 Morrow
Revisor No.: 11-1185
Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges
Short Description: Local road improvement program grants bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/16/2011524Introduction and first reading 
03/16/2011Referred to Capital Investment
See HF23, Sec. 13, Sub. 3 (First Special Session)


SF 866 Newman; Lourey; Rosen; Nienow; Sheran
HF 1186 McElfatrick
Revisor No.: 11-2572
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS)
Short Description: State health care program purchasing county role modifications; county-based purchasing arrangements authorization; administrative reporting process establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/2011540Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2011Referred to Health and Human Services


SF 884 Hann; Benson; Sheran; Lourey
HF 1054 Abeler
Revisor No.: 11-2296
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS)
Short Description: Elderly and disabled individuals self-directed supports option modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/2011543Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2011Referred to Health and Human Services
See SF760, Art. 6, Sec. 11, 19, 21-24, 33-34, 38, 40, 41-42 (vetoed)
See HF25, Art. 7, Sec. 39 (First Special Session)
See SF1675, Art. 11, Sec. 25, 27, 29, 33, 38, 40-42


SF 897 Sheran
HF 1240 Rukavina
Revisor No.: 11-2633
Topic: Education-Higher
Short Description: Higher education provisions modifications and appropriations
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/2011546Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2011Referred to Higher Education
See HF1101 (vetoed)
See HF4 (First Special Session)


SF 913 Reinert; Sheran; Dibble; Lourey; Sieben
HF 268 Morrow
Revisor No.: 11-1184
Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges
Short Description: Local bridge replacement and rehabilitation bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/2011597Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2011Referred to Transportation
See HF23, Sec. 13, Sub. 2 (First Special Session)


SF 920 Gimse; Dibble; Howe; Lillie; Sheran
HF 1068 Beard
Revisor No.: 11-2259
Topic: Omnibus Bills
Short Description: Omnibus transportation and highway policy bill
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/2011598Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2011Referred to Transportation
03/23/2011635Author added Sheran
05/03/20111670aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
05/11/20111972aComm report: To pass as amended 
05/11/20111974Second reading 
05/16/20112063aSpecial Order: Amended 
05/16/20112069Laid on table 
05/16/2011Taken from table 
05/16/20112070aAmended 
05/16/20112073Third reading 
05/16/20112073Laid on table 
See SF1115, Sec. 6, 11, 96
See HF2685, Art. 4, Sec.1-5, 8, 12-13, 16, 17-18, 21-29, 33, 39, 41-43, 47-48, 50(a)


SF 973 Hoffman; Lourey; Rosen; Sheran
HF 1236 Hamilton
Revisor No.: 11-1101
Topic: Drugs and Medicine
Short Description: Pharmacy audit integrity program establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/2011607Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2011Referred to Health and Human Services
04/11/20111267Author stricken Hall
03/22/20124769aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/22/20124795Second reading 
04/17/20125879HF substituted on General Orders HF1236


SF 980 Dahms; Magnus; Kubly; Rosen; Sheran
HF 2014 Swedzinski
Revisor No.: 11-2316
Topic: Counties-Specific
Short Description: Redwood county material recovery facility grant bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/2011608Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2011Referred to Capital Investment


SF 984 Sheran; Dibble
HF 1233 Morrow
Revisor No.: 11-2734
Topic: Task Forces
Short Description: Minnesota rural road safety task force creation and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/2011609Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2011Referred to Transportation
03/23/2011635Author added Dibble


SF 990 Dibble; Reinert; Sheran; Rest; Sieben
HF 1267 Hornstein
Revisor No.: 11-2784
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department (DOT)
Short Description: Transportation metropolitan council and public safety appropriations
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/23/2011629Introduction and first reading 
03/23/2011Referred to Transportation
See HF1140 (vetoed)
See HF2 (First Special Session)


SF 1004 Bonoff; Higgins; Sheran
HF 1095 Hosch
Revisor No.: 11-2321
Topic: Insurance-Health
Short Description: Minnesota comprehensive health association (MCHA) six-month preexisting condition limitation for children exception
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/23/2011631Introduction and first reading 
03/23/2011Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection


SF 1019 Marty; Dibble; Sheran
HF 1096 Hosch
Revisor No.: 11-2426
Topic: Children and Families
Short Description: Family assets for independence grants appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/24/2011699Introduction and first reading 
03/24/2011Referred to Health and Human Services
See HF2294, Art. 6, Sec. 2


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 1051 Dahms; Magnus; Kubly; Rosen; Sheran
HF 1315 Torkelson
Revisor No.: 11-2852
Topic: Disasters
Short Description: Minnesota River basin area II flood hazard mitigation appropriation and bond issuance
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/28/2011769Introduction and first reading 
03/28/2011Referred to Capital Investment


SF 1052 Dahms; Magnus; Kubly; Rosen; Sheran
HF 1314 Torkelson
Revisor No.: 11-2853
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Springfield flood hazard mitigation bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/28/2011769Introduction and first reading 
03/28/2011Referred to Capital Investment


SF 1053 Sheran; Hoffman; Latz; Hall; Jungbauer
HF 1087 McElfatrick
Revisor No.: 11-2227
Topic: Boards
Short Description: Nursing board criminal history record check prior to license issuance requirement and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/28/2011769Introduction and first reading 
03/28/2011Referred to Health and Human Services
02/15/20123824Author added Latz
03/05/20124113Author added Hall
03/14/20124400aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary and Public Safety
03/15/20124504Author added Jungbauer


SF 1055 Sheran; Hoffman
HF 1086 McElfatrick
Revisor No.: 11-2254
Topic: Occupations and Professions
Short Description: Nurse profession provisions technical changes and bordering states reciprocity repeal
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/28/2011770Introduction and first reading 
03/28/2011Referred to Health and Human Services
See SF731, Art. 4, Sec. 3-7 (vetoed)
See HF25, Art. 5, Sec. 3-7 (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 1067 Lourey; Marty; Sheran; Nienow
HF 944 Davids
Revisor No.: 11-2235
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS)
Short Description: Prepaid health plan contracts actuarial soundness evaluation requirement repeal
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/30/20111065Introduction and first reading 
03/30/2011Referred to Health and Human Services


SF 1075 Pappas; Tomassoni; Latz; Bakk; Sheran
Revisor No.: 11-2862
Topic: Education-Higher
Short Description: Higher education income tax credit establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/31/20111122Introduction and first reading 
03/31/2011Referred to Taxes


SF 1105 Sheran; Rosen
HF 1383 Abeler
Revisor No.: 11-2009
Topic: Chemical Dependency
Short Description: Alcohol and drug counselors licensure requirements establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/07/20111236Introduction and first reading 
04/07/2011Referred to Health and Human Services
See SF731, Art. 3, Sec . 7-47, 51


SF 1131 Sheran; Stumpf; Bonoff; Olson
HF 1464 Brynaert
Revisor No.: 11-3013
Topic: Education-Pre-Kindergarten-12
Short Description: Special education paraprofessionals licensure requirement modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/11/20111260Introduction and first reading 
04/11/2011Referred to Education


SF 1175 Thompson; Sheran
HF 1198 Mazorol
Revisor No.: 11-0117
Topic: Children and Families
Short Description: Uniform Interstate Family Support Act update
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/14/20111340Introduction and first reading 
04/14/2011Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety


SF 1226 DeKruif; Magnus; Koch; Brown; Sheran
HF 1505 Hackbarth
Revisor No.: 11-2811
Topic: Motor Vehicles-Motorcycles, Snowmobiles, and ATVs
Short Description: Start Seeing Motorcycles special license plates establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/18/20111388Introduction and first reading 
04/18/2011Referred to Transportation
02/09/20123775Author added Brown
03/14/20124377aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
03/14/20124415Author added Sheran


SF 1236 Parry; Gerlach; Sheran; Sparks
HF 1418 Woodard
Revisor No.: 11-0999
Topic: Liability
Short Description: Innocent Successor Asbestos-Related Liability Fairness Act
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/18/20111390Introduction and first reading 
04/18/2011Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
05/09/20111836aComm report: To pass as amended 
05/09/20111837Rule 12.10: report of votes in committee 
05/09/20111846Second reading 
3600Rule 47, returned to Judiciary and Public Safety
02/08/20123723Comm report: To pass 
02/08/20123759Second reading 
02/16/20123838General Orders: To pass 
02/20/20123863Calendar: Third reading Passed 
04/05/20125801Returned from House 
Presentment date 04/05/12
04/16/20125850Governor's action Veto Chapter 168 04/09/12
04/16/20125851Veto message laid on table 


SF 1277 Sheran
HF 1528 Morrow
Revisor No.: 11-3043
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department (DOT)
Short Description: Transportation department (DOT) employee engaged in emergency response to flooding death benefit increase
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/26/20111405Introduction and first reading 
04/26/2011Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans


SF 1278 Sheran
HF 1457 Morrow
Revisor No.: 11-3015
Topic: Government-Local
Short Description: Municipalities donating used fire and rescue equipment civil liability immunity extension
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/26/20111405Introduction and first reading 
04/26/2011Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety


SF 1279 Sheran
HF 1571 Morrow
Revisor No.: 11-3189
Topic: Counties-Specific
Short Description: Sibley and Renville counties joint powers entity for telecommunications network operation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/26/20111405Introduction and first reading 
04/26/2011Referred to Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications


SF 1310 Parry; Sheran; Daley
HF 867 Anderson, B.
Revisor No.: 11-1895
Topic: Motor Vehicles-Registration, Licensing, and Taxation
Short Description: Drivers license instruction permits eligibility provisions modifications and clarifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/27/20111432Introduction and first reading 
04/27/2011Referred to Transportation
03/23/20124913aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance


SF 1335 Higgins; Sheran; Kelash; Saxhaug
HF 1590 Knuth
Revisor No.: 11-2400
Topic: Pollution and Pollution Control Agency (PCA)
Short Description: Priority chemicals in children's products manufacturers reporting requirements
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/28/20111450Introduction and first reading 
04/28/2011Referred to Health and Human Services


SF 1424 Sheran
HF 1724 Brynaert
Revisor No.: 11-3376
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Mankato regional transit facility bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/13/20112012Introduction and first reading 
05/13/2011Referred to Capital Investment


SF 1437 Parry; DeKruif; Sheran
HF 1622 Shimanski
Revisor No.: 11-3240
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department (DOT)
Short Description: Farm truck definition and regulation modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/17/20112097Introduction and first reading 
05/17/2011Referred to Transportation


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
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/20/20112941Introduction and first reading 
05/20/2011Referred to Capital Investment
03/01/20124080Author added Sheran
03/20/20124654Author added Nelson
See HF1752, Sec. 21, Sub. 6


SF 1477 Bakk; Dibble; McGuire; Sheran
Revisor No.: 11-3463
Topic: Constitutional Amendments
Short Description: Constitutional amendment to change the method for amending the state constitution
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/23/20113514Introduction and first reading 
05/23/2011Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans
02/13/20123802Author added McGuire
02/23/20123942Author added Sheran


SF 1515 Sheran
HF 1884 Brynaert
Revisor No.: 12-4504
Topic: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU)
Short Description: Minnesota state university, Mankato; clinical science building bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/24/20123634Introduction and first reading 
01/24/2012Referred to Capital Investment
See HF1752, Sec. 3, Sub. 7


SF 1516 Sheran; Magnus; Rosen
HF 1883 Brynaert
Revisor No.: 12-4525
Topic: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU)
Short Description: Minnesota State Mankato arena and events center auditorium/convention expansion bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/24/20123634Introduction and first reading 
01/24/2012Referred to Capital Investment
01/26/20123651Author added Magnus
01/30/20123673Author added Rosen


SF 1517 Sheran
HF 1862 Morrow
Revisor No.: 12-4529
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Gaylord Lake Titlow dam replacement grant for aquatic habitat protection appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/24/20123634Introduction and first reading 
01/24/2012Referred to Environment and Natural Resources


SF 1518 Sheran
HF 1861 Morrow
Revisor No.: 12-4528
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Gaylord Lake Titlow dam replacement for water quality protection grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/24/20123635Introduction and first reading 
01/24/2012Referred to Environment and Natural Resources


SF 1519 Sheran
HF 1808 Morrow
Revisor No.: 12-4438
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Gaylord Lake Titlow dam replacement construction grant bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/24/20123635Introduction and first reading 
01/24/2012Referred to Capital Investment


SF 1526 Hayden; Higgins; McGuire; Goodwin; Sheran
Revisor No.: 12-4576
Topic: Constitutional Amendments
Short Description: Constitutional amendment to define person to mean natural person
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/24/20123636Introduction and first reading 
01/24/2012Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety


SF 1552 Goodwin; Sheran; Marty
HF 2021 Laine
Revisor No.: 12-4220
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Theatrical productions smoking prohibition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/20123644Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2012Referred to Health and Human Services


SF 1553 Carlson; Sheran; Howe; Hann; Hayden
HF 1972 Davids
Revisor No.: 12-4305
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistant temporary guest license and general dental licensing provisions modifications; board of nursing home administrators prior appropriation base adjustment modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/20123644Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2012Referred to Health and Human Services
03/15/20124482aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
03/28/20125230aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/28/20125233Second reading 
04/03/20125614Special Order 
04/03/20125614Third reading Passed 
04/16/20125851Returned from House with amendment 
04/16/20125852Senate concurred and repassed bill 
04/16/20125852Third reading 
Presentment date 04/17/12
04/20/20125964Governor's action Approval 04/18/12
04/20/20125964Secretary of State Chapter 180 04/18/12
Effective date 07/01/12
See HF2294, Art. 5, Sec. 6


SF 1556 Lourey; Higgins; Marty; Hayden; Sheran
HF 1907 Liebling
Revisor No.: 12-4453
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS)
Short Description: Personal care assistance provisions modifications and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/20123645Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2012Referred to Health and Human Services


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 1564 Dahms; Sheran; Kubly; Magnus
HF 2129 Torkelson
Revisor No.: 12-4333
Topic: Parks and Trails
Short Description: Minnesota River trail segment development bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/20123646Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2012Referred to Capital Investment


SF 1626 Nelson; Sheran
HF 2094 Norton
Revisor No.: 12-4806
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Dentists volunteer agreement form to enroll as medical assistance (MA) provider only for the purpose of providing volunteer dental services requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/30/20123672Introduction and first reading 
01/30/2012Referred to Health and Human Services
03/15/20124498aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/15/20124503Second reading 
03/20/20124654Author added Sheran
03/28/20125239Special Order 
03/28/20125239Third reading Passed 
04/16/20125852Returned from House with amendment 
04/16/20125852Senate concurred and repassed bill 
04/16/20125853Third reading 
Presentment date 04/17/12
04/20/20125964Governor's action Approval 04/18/12
04/20/20125964Secretary of State Chapter 181 04/18/12
Effective date 08/01/12
See SF2093, Art. 1, Sec. 6


SF 1685 Pederson; Sheran; Dibble; Gimse; Lourey
HF 2047 O'Driscoll
Revisor No.: 12-4629
Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges
Short Description: Local road improvement bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/20123707Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2012Referred to Capital Investment
See HF1752, Sec. 16, Sub. 3


SF 1686 Pederson; Sheran; Dibble; Gimse; Lourey
HF 2057 Kiel
Revisor No.: 12-4630
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department (DOT)
Short Description: Local bridge replacement and rehabilitation bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/20123707Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2012Referred to Capital Investment


SF 1704 Hoffman; Benson; Hann; Rosen; Sheran
HF 2110 McDonald
Revisor No.: 12-4406
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS)
Short Description: Housing with services establishments (assisted living) medical assistance (MA) long-term care options counseling requirement; Senior LinkAge Line referral protocols and processes development
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/20123710Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2012Referred to Health and Human Services
03/19/20124531aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
See SF2093, Art. 4, Sec. 12, 17-18
See HF2294, Art. 4, Sec. 14, 21-22


SF 1710 Sheran; Magnus; Kelash; Dahms; Nelson
HF 1912 Morrow
Revisor No.: 12-4557
Topic: Taxation-Income and Corporate
Short Description: Income tax deduction expansion for charitable contributions of food inventory
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/08/20123760Introduction and first reading 
02/08/2012Referred to Taxes
02/09/20123775Author added Nelson


SF 1721 Sheran; Rosen
HF 2223 Abeler
Revisor No.: 12-4686
Topic: Chemical Dependency
Short Description: Alcohol and drug counselors and licensed professional counselors licensure requirements establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/08/20123762Introduction and first reading 
02/08/2012Referred to Health and Human Services
03/01/20124055aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary and Public Safety
03/19/20124516aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/19/20124548Second reading 
See SF753, Art. 2-3


SF 1728 Goodwin; Sheran; Torres Ray; McGuire
HF 2281 Laine
Revisor No.: 12-4940
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Health records duplication costs reduction
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/08/20123763Introduction and first reading 
02/08/2012Referred to Health and Human Services
02/13/20123802Author added McGuire


SF 1757 McGuire; Sheran; Dibble; Hayden
HF 2137 Atkins
Revisor No.: 12-4522
Topic: Children and Families
Short Description: Bisphenol-A (BPA) products for young children prohibition modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/09/20123771Introduction and first reading 
02/09/2012Referred to Health and Human Services
02/23/20123942Author added Hayden


SF 1766 Eaton; Saxhaug; Sheran; Kelash; Dibble
HF 2543 Knuth
Revisor No.: 12-4995
Topic: Children and Families
Short Description: Children's products priority chemicals information and reporting requirements
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/09/20123773Introduction and first reading 
02/09/2012Referred to Environment and Natural Resources


SF 1768 Skoe; Rest; Sheran
HF 2277 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 12-4905
Topic: Labor, Employment, and Labor and Industry Department (DOLI)
Short Description: Jobs now tax credit; corporate franchise tax decrease; sales and use taxes retailer and solicitor presumption
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/09/20123773Introduction and first reading 
02/09/2012Referred to Taxes
02/13/20123803Withdrawn and re-referred to Jobs and Economic Growth
02/15/20123824Author added Rest
02/20/20123860Author added Sheran


SF 1791 DeKruif; Rest; Gazelka; Sheran
HF 2187 Vogel
Revisor No.: 12-4514
Topic: Motor Vehicles-Registration, Licensing, and Taxation
Short Description: Motor vehicle dealers issuance of registration plates and stickers and lien satisfaction provisions modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/13/20123795Introduction and first reading 
02/13/2012Referred to Transportation
03/01/20123997aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary and Public Safety
03/01/20124080Author added Sheran
03/19/20124521Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance
03/28/20125230aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/28/20125233Second reading 
03/30/20125423HF substituted on General Orders HF2187


SF 1809 Hann; Sheran; Hayden; Benson; Higgins
HF 2237 Gottwalt
Revisor No.: 12-4844
Topic: Hospitals and Health Care Facilities
Short Description: Hospital community benefit programs collaboration plans evidence-based strategies requirements elimination; health provider peer grouping requirements modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/13/20123798Introduction and first reading 
02/13/2012Referred to Health and Human Services
03/08/20124181aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/08/20124235Second reading 
03/28/20125239Special Order 
03/28/2012Laid on table 
03/28/20125246aTaken from table 
03/28/20125252Third reading Passed as amended 
04/04/20125632Returned from House 
Presentment date 04/03/12
04/16/20125848Governor's action Approval 04/05/12
04/16/20125848Secretary of State Chapter 164 04/05/12
Effective date Sec. 2-8 07/01/12; Sec. 1 08/01/12
See SF2093, Art. 2, Sec. 5-10, 14-15


SF 1811 Nienow; Hall; Rosen; Sheran
HF 2276 Kiffmeyer
Revisor No.: 12-5019
Topic: Insurance-Health
Short Description: Advanced diagnostic imaging services accreditation requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/13/20123798Introduction and first reading 
02/13/2012Referred to Health and Human Services
03/23/20125056aComm report: To pass as amended, Consent Calendar 
03/23/20125141Second reading 
04/17/20125880HF substituted on Consent Calendar HF2276
See HF2294, Art. 2, Sec. 3


SF 1823 Higgins; Rest; Sheran; Eaton
HF 2205 Howes
Revisor No.: 12-4480
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: Capital improvements bonding and appropriations
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/13/20123800Introduction and first reading 
02/13/2012Referred to Capital Investment
02/20/20123861Authors added Rest; Sheran; Eaton


SF 1858 Carlson; Dahms; Sheran; Wiger; Saxhaug
HF 2213 Banaian
Revisor No.: 12-4986
Topic: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU)
Short Description: Minnesota state colleges and universities (MnSCU) course material and course schedule information disclosure requirement; MnSCU textbook task force establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/15/20123818Introduction and first reading 
02/15/2012Referred to Higher Education
See SF1573, Sec. 2-5,14 (modified)


SF 1868 Reinert; Goodwin; Sheran; Eaton; Sieben
Revisor No.: 12-4790
Topic: Constitutional Amendments
Short Description: Constitutional amendment to recognize marriage as union between one man and one woman repeal
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/15/20123820Introduction and first reading 
02/15/2012Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety


SF 1869 Miller; Pederson; Fischbach; Saxhaug; Sheran
HF 2210 Banaian
Revisor No.: 12-4967
Topic: Education-Higher
Short Description: Greater Minnesota internship program establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/15/20123820Introduction and first reading 
02/15/2012Referred to Higher Education
03/08/20124197aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
See HF2337, Art. 8, Sec. 1 (vetoed)
See HF247, Art. 13, Sec. 1, 7 (vetoed)


SF 1939 Skoe; Sheran
HF 2215 Eken
Revisor No.: 12-5000
Topic: Disasters
Short Description: Flood hazard mitigation grants bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/20/20123851Introduction and first reading 
02/20/2012Referred to Capital Investment
02/23/20123943Author added Sheran


SF 1947 Rosen; Sheran; Reinert; Hall
HF 2143 Quam
Revisor No.: 12-3865
Topic: Athletics
Short Description: Athletic trainers practice provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/20/20123852Introduction and first reading 
02/20/2012Referred to Health and Human Services


SF 1952 Rosen; Sheran
HF 2391 Murphy, M.
Revisor No.: 12-5202
Topic: Fire and Firefighters
Short Description: Volunteer firefighter relief associations state auditor recommendations implementation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/20/20123853Introduction and first reading 
02/20/2012Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans
03/01/20124080Author added Sheran
See SF1808, Art. 10, Sec. 8-9; Art. 12, Sec. 12-15


SF 1960 Gimse; Sheran; Howe; Dibble; DeKruif
HF 2428 Beard
Revisor No.: 12-5284
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department (DOT)
Short Description: Freight railroad operation study and report requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/20/20123855Introduction and first reading 
02/20/2012Referred to Transportation
03/01/20123999aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
03/14/20124372aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/14/20124409Second reading 
See HF2685, Art. 3, Sec. 44


SF 1989 Pederson; Sheran
HF 2387 Gauthier
Revisor No.: 12-5280
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department (DOT)
Short Description: Greater Minnesota transit bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/20/20123859Introduction and first reading 
02/20/2012Referred to Transportation
See HF1752, Sec. 16, Sub. 4


SF 2011 Rosen; Sheran
HF 2452 Gunther
Revisor No.: 12-5354
Topic: Appropriations
Short Description: International Renewable Energy Technology Institute of Minnesota (IRETIMN) certification grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/20123928Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2012Referred to Higher Education


SF 2013 Lourey; Hann; Nienow; Marty; Sheran
HF 2379 Gottwalt
Revisor No.: 12-4753
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS)
Short Description: Adult foster care homes serving people with mental illness certification and licensing moratorium exemption
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/20123929Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2012Referred to Health and Human Services
03/21/20124661aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
See SF1699, Sec. 1
See SF2093, Art. 4, Sec. 4-5
See HF2294, Art. 4, Sec. 5-6


SF 2019 Dahms; Carlson; Sheran; Pederson; Stumpf
HF 2407 Swedzinski
Revisor No.: 12-5276
Topic: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU)
Short Description: Southwest Minnesota state university science lab renovation design bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/20123930Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2012Referred to Capital Investment


SF 2022 Pappas; Latz; Harrington; Goodwin; Sheran
HF 1602 Kahn
Revisor No.: 11-3086
Topic: University of Minnesota (U of M)
Short Description: University of Minnesota (U of M) board of regents members requirements modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/20123930Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2012Referred to Higher Education


SF 2034 Pappas; Harrington; Goodwin; Sheran; Torres Ray
HF 2054 Kahn
Revisor No.: 11-1051
Topic: Education-Pre-Kindergarten-12
Short Description: World language proficiency academic standards requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/20123932Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2012Referred to Education


SF 2046 Rosen; Sheran
HF 2525 Schomacker
Revisor No.: 12-5226
Topic: Hospitals and Health Care Facilities
Short Description: Nursing facilities rate increase for health information technology costs; elderly waiver program providers grants appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/20123935Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2012Referred to Health and Human Services


SF 2062 Nienow; Rosen; Sheran; Higgins; Hayden
HF 2550 Abeler
Revisor No.: 12-4983
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Health care bill of rights continuity of care provision modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/20123938Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2012Referred to Health and Human Services


SF 2144 DeKruif; Sheran; Robling; Gazelka
HF 2565 Gruenhagen
Revisor No.: 12-5463
Topic: Water, Water Resources, and Waterways
Short Description: Shorelands tree, branch, and log removal permit requirements exemption
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/01/20124069Introduction and first reading 
03/01/2012Referred to Environment and Natural Resources
03/19/20124526Comm report: To pass 
03/19/20124548Second reading 


SF 2147 Benson; Sheran
HF 2603 Abeler
Revisor No.: 12-4794
Topic: Chemical Dependency
Short Description: Chemical use assessment requirements for civil commitments modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/01/20124070Introduction and first reading 
03/01/2012Referred to Health and Human Services
03/14/20124379aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/14/20124409Second reading 
03/14/20124415Author added Sheran
See HF2294, Art. 5, Sec. 3


SF 2157 Rosen; Hann; Lourey; Sheran
HF 2331 Slawik
Revisor No.: 12-4321
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS)
Short Description: Child care assistance program absent days limit exception for certain children
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/01/20124071Introduction and first reading 
03/01/2012Referred to Health and Human Services
See SF2093, Art. 3, Sec. 1
See HF2294, Art. 3, Sec. 1


SF 2164 Hoffman; Rosen; Sheran
HF 2609 Davids
Revisor No.: 12-5130
Topic: Taxation-Sales and Use
Short Description: Nursing homes and boarding care homes sales tax exemption
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/01/20124072Introduction and first reading 
03/01/2012Referred to Taxes
See HF2337, Art. 3, Sec. 8 (vetoed)
See HF247, Art. 9, Sec. 8 (vetoed)


SF 2173 Kruse; Sheran
HF 2626 Lohmer
Revisor No.: 12-5543
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Automated drug distribution systems authorization; physicians drugs dispensing in health care facilities located in health professional shortage areas
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/01/20124074Introduction and first reading 
03/01/2012Referred to Health and Human Services
03/13/20124331aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/13/20124363Second reading 
03/14/20124415Author added Sheran
03/27/20125173aSpecial Order: Amended 
03/27/20125174Third reading Passed 
04/04/20125632Returned from House with amendment 
04/04/20125632Senate concurred and repassed bill 
04/04/20125632Third reading 
Presentment date 04/05/12
04/16/20125849Governor's action Approval 04/09/12
04/16/20125850Secretary of State Chapter 166 04/09/12
Effective date 08/01/12


SF 2212 Rosen; Sheran
HF 2716 Schomacker
Revisor No.: 12-4826
Topic: Hospitals and Health Care Facilities
Short Description: Nursing facility moratorium exceptions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/05/20124101Introduction and first reading 
03/05/2012Referred to Health and Human Services
See SF2093, Art. 4, Sec. 2
See HF2294, Art. 4, Sec. 2, 51; Art. 6, Sec. 3


SF 2273 Howe; Lillie; Sheran; Lourey
HF 2736 Swedzinski
Revisor No.: 12-5627
Topic: Motor Vehicles
Short Description: Junked vehicles eligible buyers expansion
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/05/20124112Introduction and first reading 
03/05/2012Referred to Transportation
03/14/20124378aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/14/20124409Second reading 
03/28/20125245Special Order 
03/28/20125245Third reading Passed 
04/03/20125568Returned from House with amendment 
04/03/20125568Senate concurred and repassed bill 
04/03/20125568Third reading 
Presentment date 04/03/12
04/16/20125848Governor's action Approval 04/05/12
04/16/20125848Secretary of State Chapter 163 04/05/12
Effective date 08/01/12


SF 2285 Eaton; Harrington; Sheran; Dziedzic; Rest
HF 1953 Abeler
Revisor No.: 12-4214
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Bullying in public schools prohibition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20124235Introduction and first reading 
03/08/2012Referred to Education
03/12/20124320Author added Rest


SF 2307 Ingebrigtsen; Gimse; Lourey; Parry; Sheran
HF 2208 Kiel
Revisor No.: 12-4963
Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges
Short Description: Trunk highway interchange construction bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20124239Introduction and first reading 
03/08/2012Referred to Transportation


SF 2338 Hayden; Sheran; Torres Ray; Stumpf; Bonoff
HF 1203 Hayden
Revisor No.: 11-2212
Topic: Children and Families
Short Description: Child well-being plan establishment; annual child maltreatment report requirements modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20124244Introduction and first reading 
03/08/2012Referred to Health and Human Services


SF 2347 Sheran; Lourey; Dibble; Pappas; Dziedzic
HF 2904 Loeffler
Revisor No.: 12-5705
Topic: Legislature
Short Description: Anti-Shutdown Act
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20124245Introduction and first reading 
03/08/2012Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans


SF 2355 Nelson; Rosen; Sheran; Pederson; Miller
HF 2332 Murray
Revisor No.: 12-5214
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Small business investment credit provisions modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20124311Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2012Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth
03/19/20124624aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
03/22/20124680Author added Miller
See SF1972, Art. 1, Sec. 1-4, 6


SF 2382 Sheran; Nienow; Rosen; Lourey
HF 2783 Gruenhagen
Revisor No.: 12-5604
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department (DHS)
Short Description: Naturopathic doctors services medical assistance (MA) reimbursement coverage authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20124315Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2012Referred to Health and Human Services


SF 2385 Pappas; Higgins; McGuire; Sheran; Eaton
HF 2737 Murphy, E.
Revisor No.: 12-5703
Topic: Insurance-Health
Short Description: Contraceptive Equity Act
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20124316Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2012Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection


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


SF 2414 Sheran; Goodwin; Rest; Bakk
HF 2659 Morrow
Revisor No.: 12-5547
Topic: Legislature
Short Description: Legislature and staff and constitutional officers insider trading prohibitions; nonpublic information use for private profit prohibition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/13/20124364Introduction and first reading 
03/13/2012Referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans


SF 2463 Hann; by request; Sheran
HF 2697 Holberg
Revisor No.: 12-4591
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Newborn screening program provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20124415Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2012Referred to Health and Human Services
03/19/20124554Author added Sheran
See HF2967, Art. 4, Sec. 3-11


SF 2503 Sheran
HF 2660 Morrow
Revisor No.: 12-5555
Topic: Education-Higher
Short Description: Postsecondary institutions open-access textbook task force establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/19/20124550Introduction and first reading 
03/19/2012Referred to Higher Education


SF 2539 Sheran; Skoe
HF 2959 Brynaert
Revisor No.: 12-5886
Topic: Taxation-Sales and Use
Short Description: Mobile medical units motor vehicle sales tax exemption
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/20124670Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2012Referred to Transportation
See SF2321, Sec. 58
See SF1972, Art. 2, Sec. 12


SF 2585 Sheran; McGuire; Stumpf
HF 2911 Greiling
Revisor No.: 12-5301
Topic: Health-Mental Health
Short Description: Maternal depression outreach, public education, screening, child care and medical assistance provisions modifications; task force on low-income families establishment; appropriations
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/29/20125271Introduction and first reading 
03/29/2012Referred to Health and Human Services


SF 2617 Sheran; Eaton; Hayden
HF 3026 Abeler
Revisor No.: 12-6029
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Medical laser treatment regulation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/27/20126611Introduction and first reading 
04/27/2012Referred to Health and Human Services


SR 150 Sheran; Rosen
Revisor No.: 12-6003
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution recognizing April 16, 2012, as Drug Court Day in Minnesota
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/17/20125881Introduction 
04/17/20125881Referred to Rules and Administration