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Minnesota Senate Bill Author

2023 - 2024
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Room 110, STATE CAPITOL, 651.296.5560
MINNESOTA SENATE 89th LEGISLATURE

AUTHOR LIST


2023 - 2024

Torres Ray
Chief and Co-Author List
Tuesday, May 30, 2023


SF 104 Goodwin; Cohen; Metzen; Scalze; Torres Ray
HF 160 Laine
Revisor No.: 15-0923
Topic: Legal Proceedings
Short Description: Housing warranties breaches prevailing vendee or owner attorney fees recovery
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/15/201569Introduction and first reading 
01/15/2015Referred to Judiciary


SF 111 Torres Ray; Dibble; Kent; Pederson; Kiffmeyer
HF 610 Davnie
Revisor No.: 15-1257
Topic: Motor Vehicles-Registration, Licensing, and Taxation
Short Description: Towed recreational vehicles one or three year cycle registration provisions
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/15/201570Introduction and first reading 
01/15/2015Referred to Transportation and Public Safety
02/19/2015329aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
See SF1647, Art. 2, Sec. 15


SF 213 Bonoff; Saxhaug; Nelson; Torres Ray; Franzen
HF 318 Loon
Revisor No.: 15-1630
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Parent-child home program grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/20/201591Introduction and first reading 
01/20/2015Referred to Finance
See SF3, Art. 9, Sec. 9, Sub. 7


SF 229 Koenen; Torres Ray; Skoe; Chamberlain; Rest
HF 374 Sanders
Revisor No.: 15-0589
Topic: Gambling and Lottery
Short Description: Lawful gambling modifications; casino style games prohibition; play at the pump, ATM, and internet lottery ticket sales prohibition and suspension
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/21/2015106Introduction and first reading 
01/21/2015Referred to State and Local Government
01/22/2015118Author added Rest
02/05/2015198aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
02/19/2015328aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
02/26/2015416aComm report: To pass as amended 
02/26/2015430Second reading 
05/07/20153401Special Order 
05/07/2015Motion did not prevail to lay bill on the table
05/07/20153404Third reading Passed 
05/15/20153569Returned from House 
Presentment date 05/14/15
4864Governor's action No signature 05/19/15
4865Secretary of State Chapter 45 05/19/15
Effective date Sec. 1-24, 27 05/20/15; Sec. 25-26 09/24/15


SF 262 Hawj; Sieben; Hoffman; Torres Ray
HF 174 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 15-0862
Topic: Elections
Short Description: Number of voters an individual is allowed to assist in marking ballots increase
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/22/2015114Introduction and first reading 
01/22/2015Referred to Rules and Administration
02/12/2015282Author added Torres Ray


SF 312 Latz; Franzen; Dibble; Champion; Torres Ray
HF 267 Selcer
Revisor No.: 15-1594
Topic: Railroads, Rail Lines, and LRT
Short Description: Southwest corridor light rail transit (LRT) line bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/2015129Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2015Referred to Capital Investment


SF 341 Rosen; Dahle; Wiklund; Torres Ray; Nienow
HF 369 Gunther
Revisor No.: 15-1748
Topic: Education-Pre-Kindergarten-12
Short Description: Health and safety revenue use for facility modifications to improve physical safety of students and staff
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/2015134Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2015Referred to Finance


SF 352 Clausen; Kent; Torres Ray; Bonoff; Petersen, B.
HF 647 McDonald
Revisor No.: 15-1225
Topic: Education-Higher
Short Description: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) supplemental academic instruction establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/29/2015160Introduction and first reading 
01/29/2015Referred to Higher Education and Workforce Development
02/23/2015383aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
02/23/2015404Author added Petersen, B.


SF 384 Newman; Latz; Hall; Torres Ray; Limmer
HF 456 Scott
Revisor No.: 15-1325
Topic: Legal Proceedings
Short Description: Judicial forfeiture prosecutor burden of proof shift and homestead exemption expansion and codification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/29/2015165Introduction and first reading 
01/29/2015Referred to Judiciary
03/04/2015510aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Environment and Energy
03/11/2015686Withdrawn and re-referred to Judiciary
03/18/2015959aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance


SF 385 Newman; Latz; Hall; Torres Ray; Limmer
HF 415 Scott
Revisor No.: 15-1324
Topic: Legal Proceedings
Short Description: Forfeited property laws provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/29/2015165Introduction and first reading 
01/29/2015Referred to Judiciary
03/23/20151067aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance


SF 387 Torres Ray; Saxhaug; Clausen; Carlson; Gazelka
HF 649 Urdahl
Revisor No.: 15-0851
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: Minnesota humanities center appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/29/2015165Introduction and first reading 
01/29/2015Referred to Finance


SF 412 Tomassoni; Saxhaug; Torres Ray; Hoffman; Dibble
HF 613 Torkelson
Revisor No.: 15-0849
Topic: Arts
Short Description: Minnesota humanities center appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/29/2015169Introduction and first reading 
01/29/2015Referred to Finance


SF 445 Dibble; Dziedzic; Torres Ray; Champion; Hayden
HF 529 Hornstein
Revisor No.: 15-2085
Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges
Short Description: Minneapolis I-35W storm tunnel bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/2015182Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2015Referred to Capital Investment


SF 538 Hayden; Pappas; Cohen; Tomassoni; Torres Ray
HF 611 Clark
Revisor No.: 15-2037
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Small business incubators capital improvements appropriation; neighborhood development center small business incubator revolving fund establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/05/2015208Introduction and first reading 
02/05/2015Referred to Finance
See SF2101, Art. 5


SF 553 Torres Ray; Bonoff; Kiffmeyer; Stumpf; Rest
HF 897 Davnie
Revisor No.: 15-2240
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Recess policy for elementary school students requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/05/2015210Introduction and first reading 
02/05/2015Referred to Education
02/12/2015282Author added Rest


SF 664 Torres Ray; Bonoff
HF 244 Urdahl
Revisor No.: 15-1473
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Teacher preparation program efficacy data reporting and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/09/2015240Introduction and first reading 
02/09/2015Referred to Education
03/12/2015762Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance
See SF3, Art. 2, Sec. 70, Sub. 16 (First Special Session)


SF 665 Torres Ray
HF 246 Urdahl
Revisor No.: 15-1474
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Teacher mentorship programs development, implementation, program model and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/09/2015240Introduction and first reading 
02/09/2015Referred to Finance


SF 682 Nelson; Torres Ray; Hawj
HF 702 Norton
Revisor No.: 15-2017
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Student foreign language proficiency provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/09/2015243Introduction and first reading 
02/09/2015Referred to Higher Education and Workforce Development
See SF3, Art. 2, Sec. 2-3 (First Special Session)


SF 788 Torres Ray; Cohen; Pappas; Dibble; Dziedzic
HF 739 Davnie
Revisor No.: 15-1732
Topic: Education-Pre-Kindergarten-12
Short Description: Universal preschool programs funding phase in for four-year-old students; general education, extended day programs, special education, and English Language learner programs funding increase
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/12/2015274Introduction and first reading 
02/12/2015Referred to Finance
03/02/2015507Author added Dziedzic


SF 839 Rest; Eaton; Torres Ray; Dziedzic
HF 695 Carlson
Revisor No.: 15-1877
Topic: Occupations and Professions
Short Description: Cosmetology mobile salon regulations and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/16/2015304Introduction and first reading 
02/16/2015Referred to State and Local Government
03/11/2015662aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
See SF888, Art. 2, Sec. 30, 48


SF 856 Nelson; Clausen; Wiger; Pratt; Torres Ray
HF 982 Urdahl
Revisor No.: 15-2715
Topic: Education-Higher
Short Description: Postsecondary enrollment options (PSEO) program full credit for completed PSEO courses requirement; transfer curriculum report requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/16/2015306Introduction and first reading 
02/16/2015Referred to Higher Education and Workforce Development
03/09/2015585aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/09/2015597Second reading 
05/07/20153419Special Order 
05/07/20153419Third reading Passed 
See SF3, Art. 2, Sec. 43 (First Special Session)


SF 862 Brown; Marty; Torres Ray; Anderson; Housley
Revisor No.: 15-2777
Topic: Legislature
Short Description: Legislator travel payments disclosure requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/16/2015307Introduction and first reading 
02/16/2015Referred to Rules and Administration


SF 893 Hawj; Dibble; Torres Ray; Sheran; Clausen
HF 692 Clark
Revisor No.: 15-2628
Topic: Popular Names
Short Description: Kathleen McCullough-Zander Success in Nursing Program
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/16/2015313Introduction and first reading 
02/16/2015Referred to Finance
02/19/2015369Author added Marty
04/09/20151510Author stricken Marty
04/09/2015Author added Clausen
See SF5, Art. 1, Sec. 4, Sub. 3


SF 1002 Hoffman; Johnson; Torres Ray; Wiger; Jensen
HF 1237 Christensen
Revisor No.: 15-2364
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Individualized education programs for students with disabilities paraprofessional training provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/2015388Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2015Referred to Education
03/11/2015686Author added Jensen
See SF3, Art. 5, Sec. 12 (First Special Session)


SF 1017 Dahle; Wiklund; Torres Ray; Wiger; Stumpf
HF 947 Kresha
Revisor No.: 15-2165
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: After-school community learning grant program establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/2015390Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2015Referred to Finance
02/26/2015450Author stricken Pratt
03/04/2015534Author added Stumpf
See SF1935


SF 1026 Torres Ray; Dziedzic; Pappas
HF 520 Davnie
Revisor No.: 15-2075
Topic: Liquor
Short Description: Craft wineries establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/2015391Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2015Referred to Commerce
03/02/2015507Author added Pappas


SF 1072 Dziedzic; Champion; Hayden; Dibble; Torres Ray
HF 1752 Wagenius
Revisor No.: 15-2810
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Minneapolis park and recreation board systemwide trail connections grant bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/2015398Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2015Referred to Capital Investment
See SF1458


SF 1157 Torres Ray; Wiklund
HF 1052 Wills
Revisor No.: 15-2942
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Online information and resources for parents of young children appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/26/2015439Introduction and first reading 
02/26/2015Referred to Finance


SF 1188 Torres Ray; Clausen
HF 1024 Davnie
Revisor No.: 15-2782
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: School district seclusion and restraint reduction training and technical assistance appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/26/2015444Introduction and first reading 
02/26/2015Referred to Finance


SF 1220 Clausen; Wiger; Torres Ray
HF 1075 Erickson
Revisor No.: 15-2818
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Continuing education requirements for retired substitute principals
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/02/2015493Introduction and first reading 
03/02/2015Referred to Education
See SF3, Art. 2, Sec. 12 (First Special Session)


SF 1236 Torres Ray; Wiger; Hawj
HF 1219 Davnie
Revisor No.: 15-3017
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Homeless and highly mobile students data reporting establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/02/2015495Introduction and first reading 
03/02/2015Referred to Education
See SF3, Art. 2, Sec. 6-8 (First Special Session)


SF 1237 Torres Ray
Revisor No.: 15-3194
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Statewide education assessment provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/02/2015495Introduction and first reading 
03/02/2015Referred to Education


SF 1259 Dziedzic; Dibble; Champion; Hayden; Torres Ray
HF 1360 Kahn
Revisor No.: 15-3181
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Minneapolis 10th Avenue bridge repair and rehabilitation bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/02/2015499Introduction and first reading 
03/02/2015Referred to Capital Investment


SF 1322 Hall; Anderson; Torres Ray; Metzen; Nelson
HF 1468 Peterson
Revisor No.: 15-3246
Topic: Children and Families
Short Description: School-age child program human services licensure exclusion expansion
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/04/2015525Introduction and first reading 
03/04/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 1325 Hoffman; Marty; Wiger; Torres Ray; Johnson
HF 1655 Fischer
Revisor No.: 15-3334
Topic: Hunting and Game
Short Description: Wild animals trapping modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/04/2015525Introduction and first reading 
03/04/2015Referred to Environment and Energy
03/05/2015576Author added Wiger
03/16/2015909Author added Torres Ray
03/18/2015953aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary
03/19/20151053Author added Johnson
03/23/20151064aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/23/20151218Second reading 
4868Rule 47, returned to Judiciary
03/14/20164974Comm report: To pass 
03/14/20165016Second reading 
See SF1303, Sec. 28
See SF2758, Sec. 12 (traps or snares)


SF 1327 Wiger; Bonoff; Eken; Nienow; Torres Ray
HF 2004 Peterson
Revisor No.: 15-3150
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Global education to workforce initiatives program establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/04/2015525Introduction and first reading 
03/04/2015Referred to Finance


SF 1330 Latz; Eaton; Tomassoni; Hoffman; Torres Ray
HF 1139 Moran
Revisor No.: 15-3032
Topic: Labor, Employment, and Labor and Industry Department
Short Description: Fair Scheduling Act
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/04/2015526Introduction and first reading 
03/04/2015Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development


SF 1392 Dziedzic; Champion; Hayden; Dibble; Torres Ray
HF 1685 Loeffler
Revisor No.: 15-2214
Topic: Lakes, Ponds, Rivers, and Streams
Short Description: Minneapolis Hall's Island re-creation bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/05/2015566Introduction and first reading 
03/05/2015Referred to Capital Investment


SF 1497 Torres Ray
HF 1743 Wagenius
Revisor No.: 15-3487
Topic: Labor, Employment, and Labor and Industry Department
Short Description: Labor and industry commissioner employees race and ethnicity statistics compilation requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/09/2015606Introduction and first reading 
03/09/2015Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development


SF 1500 Torres Ray; Pederson
HF 1753 Runbeck
Revisor No.: 15-2901
Topic: Elections
Short Description: County Web sites sample ballots posting requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/09/2015606Introduction and first reading 
03/09/2015Referred to Rules and Administration


SF 1501 Torres Ray; Eaton
HF 1697 Moran
Revisor No.: 15-3442
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Network for the development of children of African descent grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/09/2015606Introduction and first reading 
03/09/2015Referred to Finance


SF 1503 Clausen; Torres Ray; Saxhaug
Revisor No.: 15-2699
Topic: Historic Sites and Historical Societies
Short Description: Minnesota historical society programs and operations appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/09/2015607Introduction and first reading 
03/09/2015Referred to Finance
See SF888, Art. 1, Sec. 23


SF 1565 Torres Ray; Johnson; Wiger; Wiklund
HF 1992 Slocum
Revisor No.: 15-3491
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: School board membership student member assignment requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/11/2015672Introduction and first reading 
03/11/2015Referred to Education


SF 1575 Torres Ray; Wiklund
HF 1565 Slocum
Revisor No.: 15-3483
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Richfield redevelopment tax increment financing (TIF) district duration extension
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/11/2015674Introduction and first reading 
03/11/2015Referred to Taxes
See HF848, Art. 7, Sec. 13 (vetoed)


SF 1618 Nelson; Torres Ray; Fischbach
Revisor No.: 15-3186
Topic: Education-Higher
Short Description: Public postsecondary institutions performance goals establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/11/2015680Introduction and first reading 
03/11/2015Referred to Higher Education and Workforce Development
See SF5, Art. 1, Sec. 4, Sub. 3, Sec. 5, Sub. 2


SF 1750 Hayden; Torres Ray; Marty
HF 1896 Mariani
Revisor No.: 15-3722
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: W. Matthew Little Cultural and Educational Excellence Center planning grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/16/2015897Introduction and first reading 
03/16/2015Referred to Finance


SF 1766 Torres Ray; Bonoff
HF 2042 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 15-3769
Topic: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Short Description: Metropolitan state university internship program appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/16/2015899Introduction and first reading 
03/16/2015Referred to Finance
See SF5, Art. 1, Sec. 4


SF 1773 Hawj; Wiger; Torres Ray; Johnson
HF 1672 Moran
Revisor No.: 15-3411
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: YWCA St. Paul general education development (GED) support services grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/16/2015901Introduction and first reading 
03/16/2015Referred to Finance


SF 1795 Torres Ray
HF 1973 Mariani
Revisor No.: 15-3830
Topic: Education-Pre-Kindergarten-12
Short Description: Teacher training programs and grants for underrepresented student populations; investment tax credit authorized; appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/16/2015904Introduction and first reading 
03/16/2015Referred to Education


SF 1823 Torres Ray
HF 1986 Dehn, R.
Revisor No.: 15-3760
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: Ethnic affairs department creation; councils on Affairs of Chicano/Latino People, Black Minnesotans, and Asian-Pacific Minnesotans repeal; ombudsperson for American Indian families creation; appropriations
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/16/2015909Introduction and first reading 
03/16/2015Referred to State and Local Government
03/18/2015973Author stricken Hall
03/19/20151009aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance


SF 1902 Schmit; Jensen; Torres Ray; Dahms; Saxhaug
HF 2091 Dean, M.
Revisor No.: 15-3888
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Design for greater Minnesota pilot project and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/19/20151050Introduction and first reading 
03/19/2015Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development


SF 1944 Torres Ray
HF 1958 Slocum
Revisor No.: 15-3695
Topic: Insurance
Short Description: Insurance policies credit information usage limitations modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/23/20151221Introduction and first reading 
03/23/2015Referred to Commerce


SF 1976 Champion; Pederson; Torres Ray; Wiklund; Hawj
Revisor No.: 15-2655
Topic: Education-Pre-Kindergarten-12
Short Description: Early learning scholarships increase appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/25/20151356Introduction and first reading 
03/25/2015Referred to Finance


SF 1984 Senjem; Torres Ray
HF 2132 Johnson, S.
Revisor No.: 15-4017
Topic: Commissions
Short Description: Mississippi River Parkway Commission expiration date modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/26/20151393Introduction and first reading 
03/26/2015Referred to Transportation and Public Safety
See SF888, Art. 2, Sec. 51


SF 1992 Torres Ray; Stumpf; Hoffman; Senjem; Rosen
HF 2129 Urdahl
Revisor No.: 15-3379
Topic: Historic Sites and Historical Societies
Short Description: Historic Fort Snelling preservation and improvements bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/26/20151394Introduction and first reading 
03/26/2015Referred to Capital Investment


SF 2009 Torres Ray
HF 2114 Davnie
Revisor No.: 15-4023
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Property tax refund criteria modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/26/20151397Introduction and first reading 
03/26/2015Referred to Taxes


SF 2027 Saxhaug; Skoe; Lourey; Dahms; Torres Ray
HF 2147 Persell
Revisor No.: 15-4055
Topic: Education-Pre-Kindergarten-12
Short Description: American Indian education aid program establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/07/20151492Introduction and first reading 
04/07/2015Referred to Finance
04/09/20151511Author added Lourey
04/13/20151518Authors added Dahms; Torres Ray
See SF3, Art. 2, Sec. 57, 70, Sub. 7, 10-11 (First Special Session)


SF 2095 Wiklund; Torres Ray
HF 2221 Slocum
Revisor No.: 15-4177
Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges
Short Description: Richfield 77th Street underpass bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/17/20151874Introduction and first reading 
04/17/2015Referred to Capital Investment


SF 2121 Torres Ray; Hayden; Senjem; Champion; Pappas
HF 2274 Davnie
Revisor No.: 15-4140
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Family partnership facility construction appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/24/20152781Introduction and first reading 
04/24/2015Referred to Capital Investment


SF 2223 Torres Ray
HF 2376 Urdahl
Revisor No.: 15-4412
Topic: Historic Sites and Historical Societies
Short Description: Fort Snelling visitor center bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/18/20154262Introduction and first reading 
05/18/2015Referred to Capital Investment


SF 2319 Dziedzic; Torres Ray; Johnson; Tomassoni
HF 2789 Sanders
Revisor No.: 16-5429
Topic: Commissions
Short Description: Minnesota cycling center bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20164901Introduction and first reading 
03/08/2016Referred to Capital Investment


SF 2355 Torres Ray; Champion; Latz; Hayden; Dziedzic
HF 3736 Davnie
Revisor No.: 16-5844
Topic: Crimes and Criminals
Short Description: Job skills training for recently released inmates appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20164907Introduction and first reading 
03/08/2016Referred to Finance
03/17/20165124Author added Dziedzic


SF 2383 Dibble; Hawj; Eaton; Dziedzic; Torres Ray
Revisor No.: 16-6033
Topic: Pollution and Pollution Control Agency
Short Description: Minnesota pollution control agency citizens' board reinstatement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20164911Introduction and first reading 
03/08/2016Referred to Environment and Energy
03/14/20165047Authors added Dziedzic; Torres Ray


SF 2406 Eaton; Torres Ray; Marty
Revisor No.: 16-6137
Topic: Contracts
Short Description: State procurement targeted groups definition expansion
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20164915Introduction and first reading 
03/08/2016Referred to State and Local Government


SF 2510 Kent; Dahle; Housley; Torres Ray; Wiger
HF 2537 Youakim
Revisor No.: 16-5640
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: K-12 student journalist first amendment speech and press rights clarification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/20164952Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2016Referred to Education


SF 2515 Wiklund; Torres Ray
HF 2625 Slocum
Revisor No.: 16-5872
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Richfield firefighters response time residency requirement extension
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/20164953Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2016Referred to State and Local Government
03/21/20165138Comm report: To pass 
03/21/20165147Second reading 
05/12/2016Referred to Rules and Administration for comparison with HF2625
05/16/20167024HF substituted on General Orders HF2625


SF 2516 Hayden; Dahle; Dibble; Torres Ray; Hawj
HF 2805 Fenton
Revisor No.: 16-6308
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Grow Your Own teacher residency pilot program and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/20164953Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2016Referred to Education
03/24/20165246aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
See HF2749, Art. 25, Sec. 62, Sub. 5


SF 2517 Torres Ray; Hayden
HF 2447 Mullery
Revisor No.: 16-5553
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Graduation incentives program extension authorization and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/20164953Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2016Referred to Education


SF 2597 Kent; Wiger; Torres Ray; Franzen; Housley
HF 3042 Moran
Revisor No.: 16-6250
Topic: Education-Pre-Kindergarten-12
Short Description: All Kids Count Act
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20165018Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2016Referred to Education
03/31/20165387aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
See HF2749, Art. 25, Sec. 25-26, 35


SF 2610 Torres Ray; Wiklund; Dahle; Wiger; Jensen
HF 2944 Mariani
Revisor No.: 16-6324
Topic: Education-Pre-Kindergarten-12
Short Description: Effective and diverse teachers access for all students
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20165020Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2016Referred to Education
03/21/20165168Author added Jensen
03/23/20165180Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Higher Education and Workforce Development
04/04/20165464Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance
See HF2749, Art. 24


SF 2731 Hawj; Champion; Torres Ray; Dibble; Pratt
HF 2431 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 16-5550
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Minnesota investment fund and job creation fund programs grant eligibility requirements modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20165039Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2016Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development


SF 2750 Carlson; Goodwin; Torres Ray; Dziedzic
HF 2417 Norton
Revisor No.: 16-5477
Topic: Firearms and Weapons
Short Description: Gun buyback grant program and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20165042Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2016Referred to Finance


SF 2764 Hayden; Eaton; Torres Ray
HF 2932 Pugh
Revisor No.: 16-5717
Topic: Counties-Specific
Short Description: Hennepin county select construction projects job order contracting use authorization and county energy forward pricing provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20165045Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2016Referred to State and Local Government
03/23/20165222Comm report: To pass 
03/23/20165223Second reading 
05/05/20166792aSpecial Order: Amended 
05/05/20166795Third reading Passed 
05/20/20167265Returned from House 
Presentment date 05/20/16
8183Governor's action Approval 05/22/16
8184Secretary of State Chapter 151 05/22/16
Effective date 08/01/16


SF 2765 Hoffman; Torres Ray
HF 3023 Nelson
Revisor No.: 16-6265
Topic: Elections
Short Description: Campaign finance population threshold modification establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20165045Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2016Referred to Rules and Administration


SF 2797 Cohen; Torres Ray
HF 2903 Wagenius
Revisor No.: 16-5963
Topic: Water and Water Resources
Short Description: Mississippi River source water protection plan establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/20165096Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2016Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 2809 Marty; Goodwin; Torres Ray
HF 3020 Liebling
Revisor No.: 16-6106
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Primary case management and direct contracting for medical assistance (MA) and MinnesotaCare program establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/20165098Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2016Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 2865 Torres Ray; Marty; Hawj
HF 3032 Moran
Revisor No.: 16-6610
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Competitive grant programs to increase the financial literacy of girls and women of color appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/20165107Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2016Referred to Education
03/24/20165264Author added Marty
03/24/2016Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance
04/25/20165949Author added Hawj


SF 2870 Hoffman; Pappas; Torres Ray; Hawj; Hayden
HF 3097 Moran
Revisor No.: 16-6398
Topic: Minorities and Protected Groups
Short Description: African economic development solutions grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/20165108Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2016Referred to Finance


SF 2885 Pappas; Torres Ray; Marty
HF 3031 Moran
Revisor No.: 16-6622
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Girls of color academic success pilot grant program creation and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/20165110Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2016Referred to Education
03/24/20165264Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance
04/04/20165520Author added Marty


SF 2915 Pappas; Torres Ray
HF 3272 Moran
Revisor No.: 16-6627
Topic: Minorities and Protected Groups
Short Description: Black Ink and African-American author publications Minnesota humanities center appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/20165115Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2016Referred to Finance


SF 2916 Franzen; Bonoff; Torres Ray; Rest
HF 3033 Moran
Revisor No.: 16-6609
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Girls of color to explore and pursue STEM careers pilot grant program appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/20165115Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2016Referred to Education
03/21/20165168Author added Rest
03/24/20165252Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance


SF 2931 Eaton; Torres Ray; Dziedzic; Pappas; Franzen
HF 3099 Moran
Revisor No.: 16-6642
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Women of color small business development program establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/20165117Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2016Referred to Finance
03/29/20165325Author added Franzen


SF 2987 Torres Ray
HF 2442 Wagenius
Revisor No.: 16-5463
Topic: Liquor
Short Description: Minneapolis restaurant intoxicating liquor license authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/20165150Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2016Referred to Commerce


SF 3043 Torres Ray
HF 2367 Clark
Revisor No.: 15-4456
Topic: Government-Local
Short Description: Green zone grant program establishment and appropriation; amortization of certain facilities authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/20165159Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2016Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development


SF 3107 Nelson; Jensen; Torres Ray
HF 3323 Pierson
Revisor No.: 16-5746
Topic: Education-School Districts, Specific
Short Description: Independent school district #535, Rochester; education partnership pilot program appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/23/20165226Introduction and first reading 
03/23/2016Referred to Finance


SF 3137 Torres Ray; Eaton
Revisor No.: 16-6445
Topic: Children and Families
Short Description: Family and medical leave benefit insurance program establishment; wage tax imposition; appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/23/20165232Introduction and first reading 
03/23/2016Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
See SF2558


SF 3148 Wiklund; Eaton; Torres Ray; Hayden
HF 3551 Pugh
Revisor No.: 16-6758
Topic: Counties-Specific
Short Description: Hennepin county select construction projects job order contracting use authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/23/20165234Introduction and first reading 
03/23/2016Referred to State and Local Government
03/31/20165388Comm report: To pass 
03/31/20165423Second reading 
See SF2764, Sec. 1-2


SF 3258 Hawj; Torres Ray; Dziedzic; Champion; Kent
HF 3505 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 16-6840
Topic: Children and Families
Short Description: Family and medical leave benefit insurance program establishment; wage tax imposition; appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/29/20165314Introduction and first reading 
03/29/2016Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
See SF2558


SF 3266 Hawj; Hayden; Torres Ray; Cohen; Weber
HF 3633 Baker
Revisor No.: 16-6793
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Latino communities united in service (CLUES) grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/29/20165315Introduction and first reading 
03/29/2016Referred to Finance
See HF2749, Art. 12, Sec. 2, Sub. 2, clause (m)


SF 3267 Hawj; Hayden; Torres Ray; Cohen; Weber
Revisor No.: 16-6792
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Latino communities united in service (CLUES) grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/29/20165315Introduction and first reading 
03/29/2016Referred to Finance
See HF2749, Art. 12, Sec. 2, Sub. 2, clause (m)


SF 3285 Bonoff; Johnson; Torres Ray; Nienow; Hoffman
HF 3529 Hertaus
Revisor No.: 16-6821
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Adult basic education aid innovative programs appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/29/20165318Introduction and first reading 
03/29/2016Referred to Finance
See HF2749, Art. 32, Sec. 5, Sub. 2-3; Art. 34, Sec. 3


SF 3331 Pappas; Torres Ray
HF 3656 Mariani
Revisor No.: 16-7077
Topic: Immigrants and Aliens
Short Description: Victims of crimes visa certification documents timely processing requirements
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/30/20165376Introduction and first reading 
03/30/2016Referred to Judiciary


SF 3346 Bonoff; Hawj; Torres Ray; Hayden; Champion
HF 3702 Thissen
Revisor No.: 16-7176
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: College attendance grant program intervention broadening and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/30/20165380Introduction and first reading 
03/30/2016Referred to Finance


SF 3347 Hayden; Torres Ray; Dahle
HF 3618 Mariani
Revisor No.: 16-7057
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Students with limited or interrupted formal education funding increase and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/30/20165380Introduction and first reading 
03/30/2016Referred to Finance
04/04/20165520Author added Dahle


SF 3349 Champion; Torres Ray
HF 3561 Mariani
Revisor No.: 16-7007
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Homestead classification applicants use of federal taxpayer identification number in lieu of social security number authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/30/20165380Introduction and first reading 
03/30/2016Referred to Taxes


SF 3353 Torres Ray
HF 3562 Mariani
Revisor No.: 16-7001
Topic: Education-Higher
Short Description: Students without lawful immigration status higher education state financial aid programs expansion
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/30/20165381Introduction and first reading 
03/30/2016Referred to Higher Education and Workforce Development


SF 3378 Sparks; Torres Ray; Dziedzic
HF 3559 Mariani
Revisor No.: 16-6915
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Business development competitive grant program for economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/31/20165425Introduction and first reading 
03/31/2016Referred to Finance
04/04/20165520Author added Dziedzic


SF 3404 Torres Ray
HF 2882 Thissen
Revisor No.: 16-5930
Topic: Legislature
Short Description: Legislative practices reform; joint budget targets; legislative commission on data practices and personal data privacy study requirements; former public official lobbying activity restrictions establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/31/20165429Introduction and first reading 
03/31/2016Referred to State and Local Government


SF 3405 Torres Ray; Marty; Pappas
HF 3563 Mariani
Revisor No.: 16-7061
Topic: Immigrants and Aliens
Short Description: Immigration integration task force establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/31/20165429Introduction and first reading 
03/31/2016Referred to State and Local Government
04/06/20165627aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Rules and Administration
04/06/20165707Author added Pappas
04/14/20165810aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance


SF 3408 Bonoff; Franzen; Torres Ray
HF 3450 Moran
Revisor No.: 16-6754
Topic: Education-Pre-Kindergarten-12
Short Description: Girls in action education program grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/01/20165457Introduction and first reading 
04/01/2016Referred to Finance
See HF2749, Art. 25, Sec. 62, Sub. 10


SF 3422 Nelson; Metzen; Sheran; Marty; Torres Ray
Revisor No.: 16-7195
Topic: Resolutions
Short Description: Resolution expressing concern over persistent and credible reports of systematic, state-sanctioned, forced organ harvesting from nonconsenting prisoners of conscience, primarily from Falun Gong practitioners imprisoned for their spiritual beliefs, and members of other religious and ethnic minority groups in the People's Republic of China
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/01/20165459Introduction and first reading 
04/01/2016Referred to Judiciary


SF 3448 Saxhaug; Carlson; Torres Ray; Clausen
HF 3831 Anderson, S.
Revisor No.: 16-7048
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: Office of MN.IT services, departments of administration, Minnesota management and budget (MMB), revenue, gambling control board, Minnesota state retirement system (MSRS), and military affairs supplemental appropriations; information and telecommunications account changes; horse racing law and rules fines deposit change
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/04/20165520Introduction and first reading 
04/04/2016Referred to Finance
See HF2749, Art. 13, Sec. 3, 7


SF 3472 Torres Ray
HF 3830 Clark
Revisor No.: 16-7288
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Swimming and water safety specialist in education department establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/06/20165706Introduction and first reading 
04/06/2016Referred to Education


SF 3478 Hawj; Torres Ray; Carlson; Rest
HF 3560 Mariani
Revisor No.: 16-6974
Topic: Taxation-Income
Short Description: Citizenship income tax credit allowance and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/07/20165729Introduction and first reading 
04/07/2016Referred to Taxes
04/18/20165897Author added Carlson
04/21/20165941Author added Rest


SF 3518 Dibble; Champion; Hayden; Dziedzic; Torres Ray
HF 3936 Davnie
Revisor No.: 16-7315
Topic: Public Safety and Public Safety Department
Short Description: Peace officer-initiated use of forces cases special prosecutor prosecution requirement and grand jury use prohibition; board of special prosecution and special prosecutorial office establishment; appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/11/20165801Introduction and first reading 
04/11/2016Referred to Judiciary


SF 3520 Torres Ray
HF 3644 Wagenius
Revisor No.: 16-7072
Topic: Councils
Short Description: Eating and drinking establishments additional outdoor seating sewer availability charges imposition regulation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/11/20165802Introduction and first reading 
04/11/2016Referred to State and Local Government
See SF3520, Sec. 4


SF 3549 Nelson; Torres Ray; Pratt; Bonoff
HF 3949 Fenton
Revisor No.: 16-7377
Topic: 
Short Description: Diverse and minority high school students careers in education pilot program grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/14/20165815Introduction and first reading 
04/14/2016Referred to Finance
04/18/20165897Author added Bonoff


SF 3551 Torres Ray; Pappas
HF 3927 Mariani
Revisor No.: 16-7402
Topic: Education-Higher
Short Description: Higher education grant stipends modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/14/20165816Introduction and first reading 
04/14/2016Referred to Finance
04/18/20165897Author added Pappas


SF 3558 Torres Ray
HF 3937 Moran
Revisor No.: 16-7353
Topic: Children and Families
Short Description: Child mental health grants appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/18/20165895Introduction and first reading 
04/18/2016Referred to Finance


SF 3563 Torres Ray; Pappas; Senjem; Dziedzic; Pederson
HF 3776 Albright
Revisor No.: 16-7112
Topic: Government-Local
Short Description: Cities and counties additional long-term equity investment authority establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/18/20165896Introduction and first reading 
04/18/2016Referred to State and Local Government


SF 3569 Torres Ray
HF 3846 Clark
Revisor No.: 16-7261
Topic: Labor, Employment, and Labor and Industry Department
Short Description: Employee and temporary worker rights for new Minnesotans; workers compensation reform; wage theft
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/21/20165938Introduction and first reading 
04/21/2016Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development


SF 3579 Dibble; Dziedzic; Torres Ray; Hayden; Champion
Revisor No.: 16-7411
Topic: Law Enforcement
Short Description: Law enforcement citizen oversight councils establishment and appropriation; law enforcement policies, guidelines, training and reporting on procedural justice and community interactions requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/21/20165939Introduction and first reading 
04/21/2016Referred to Judiciary


SF 3612 Marty; Torres Ray; Eaton; Hawj; Goodwin
HF 4005 Hausman
Revisor No.: 16-7409
Topic: 
Short Description: Minimum wage phased in increase; child care assistance enhancement and all-low income workers coverage establishment; working family tax credit increase; Minnesota emergency employment development program reestablishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/09/20166850Introduction and first reading 
05/09/2016Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development


SF 3630 Eaton; Pappas; Scalze; Torres Ray
HF 3946 Hausman
Revisor No.: 16-7356
Topic: Mines and Mining
Short Description: Sulfide ore bodies permit to mine restrictions imposition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/19/20167210Introduction and first reading 
05/19/2016Referred to Environment and Energy


SR 86 Torres Ray; Dziedzic; Latz; Champion; Hoffman
Revisor No.: 15-3156
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution congratulating Head Start on its 50th anniversary and on PICA for its accomplishments in providing high-quality Head Start services
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/05/2015577Introduction 
03/05/2015577Referred to Rules and Administration