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Minnesota Senate Bill Author

2023 - 2024
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MINNESOTA SENATE 89th LEGISLATURE

AUTHOR LIST


2023 - 2024

Benson
Chief and Co-Author List
Tuesday, May 30, 2023


SF 69 Benson; Osmek; Brown; Dahms
HF 95 Newberger
Revisor No.: 15-1374
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Hydropower energy sources size limit removal for renewable energy standard
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/12/201551Introduction and first reading 
01/12/2015Referred to Environment and Energy


SF 95 Osmek; Petersen, B.; Benson; Brown
Revisor No.: 15-0654
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Nuclear power plant certificate of need issuance prohibition elimination
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/15/201567Introduction and first reading 
01/15/2015Referred to Environment and Energy
01/20/201594Author stricken Schmit


SF 102 Bonoff; Metzen; Jensen; Ortman; Benson
HF 63 Anderson, S.
Revisor No.: 15-0880
Topic: Taxation-Income
Short Description: Active trade or business income maximum income tax rate
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/15/201568Introduction and first reading 
01/15/2015Referred to Taxes


SF 127 Chamberlain; Benson; Osmek
HF 9 Scott
Revisor No.: 15-0575
Topic: Commissions
Short Description: Legislative commission on metropolitan government metropolitan council budget cycle modification and legislative approval requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/15/201572Introduction and first reading 
01/15/2015Referred to State and Local Government


SF 130 Thompson; Benson; Brown
HF 106 Garofalo
Revisor No.: 15-0139
Topic: Eminent Domain
Short Description: Intercity high-speed rail use contiguous land homeowner buy the farm option
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/15/201573Introduction and first reading 
01/15/2015Referred to Transportation and Public Safety


SF 132 Reinert; Lourey; Benson; Hoffman; Sparks
Revisor No.: 15-1529
Topic: Agriculture and Agriculture Department
Short Description: Minnesota seed law exemption authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/15/201573Introduction and first reading 
01/15/2015Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
01/26/2015136Withdrawn and returned to author 


SF 137 Clausen; Marty; Rosen; Benson; Hawj
HF 522 Zerwas
Revisor No.: 15-1206
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Family assets for independence program provisions modifications and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/15/201574Introduction and first reading 
01/15/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
02/19/2015321Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance
See SF1458, Art. 1, Sec. 13-14


SF 153 Rosen; Benson; Gazelka; Brown; Dahms
Revisor No.: 15-1334
Topic: Insurance-Health
Short Description: MNsure oversight and governance modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/15/201576Introduction and first reading 
01/15/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 166 Osmek; Chamberlain; Benson; Hann
HF 75 Runbeck
Revisor No.: 15-0757
Topic: Metropolitan Area
Short Description: Metropolitan council guidelines and plans to be advisory in nature
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/20/201584Introduction and first reading 
01/20/2015Referred to State and Local Government


SF 172 Kiffmeyer; Hoffman; Petersen, B.; Benson; Pederson
HF 490 Zerwas
Revisor No.: 15-0123
Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges
Short Description: Trunk highway #101, U.S. highway #10 and #169 intersection construction bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/20/201585Introduction and first reading 
01/20/2015Referred to Capital Investment


SF 173 Kiffmeyer; Hoffman; Petersen, B.; Benson; Pederson
HF 489 Zerwas
Revisor No.: 15-0121
Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges
Short Description: U.S. highway #10 and U.S. highway #169 intersection adaptive signal control system installation bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/20/201585Introduction and first reading 
01/20/2015Referred to Capital Investment


SF 187 Gazelka; Jensen; Dahms; Benson
Revisor No.: 15-1460
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: MNsure board of directors membership modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/20/201587Introduction and first reading 
01/20/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 209 Tomassoni; Saxhaug; Benson
HF 180 Garofalo
Revisor No.: 15-0930
Topic: Housing and Housing Finance Agency
Short Description: Manufactured home space requirements modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/20/201591Introduction and first reading 
01/20/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
03/04/2015516Comm report: To pass 
03/04/2015521Second reading 
03/23/20151225Special Order 
03/23/20151225Third reading Passed 
03/08/20164916Chief author stricken, shown as co-author Saxhaug
03/08/2016Chief author added Tomassoni
03/21/20165130Returned from House with amendment 
03/21/20165130Senate not concur, conference committee of 5 requested 
03/21/20165171Senate conferees Tomassoni; Saxhaug; Rest; Pappas; Rosen
03/24/20165243House conferees Garofalo; Hackbarth; O'Neill; Smith; Melin


SF 218 Fischbach; Osmek; Brown; Benson; Ingebrigtsen
HF 223 Howe
Revisor No.: 15-1363
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: Zero-based budgeting requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/20/201592Introduction and first reading 
01/20/2015Referred to Finance


SF 222 Benson; Anderson; Gazelka; Westrom
HF 141 Dettmer
Revisor No.: 15-1461
Topic: Veterans and Veterans Affairs Department
Short Description: Veteran-owned small business certification for state procurement modification and contract bid preference and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/20/201592Introduction and first reading 
01/20/2015Referred to State and Local Government
02/23/2015377aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
See SF888, Art. 2, Sec. 16


SF 230 Chamberlain; Petersen, B.; Kiffmeyer; Benson; Ortman
Revisor No.: 15-1733
Topic: Natural Resources and Natural Resources Department
Short Description: Aquatic invasive species prevention program requirements repeal
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/21/2015106Introduction and first reading 
01/21/2015Referred to Environment and Energy


SF 231 Brown; Osmek; Rosen; Benson; Weber
HF 333 Newberger
Revisor No.: 15-1598
Topic: Pollution and Pollution Control Agency
Short Description: Clean power plan for existing power plants proposed rule compliance legislative approval requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/21/2015106Introduction and first reading 
01/21/2015Referred to Environment and Energy


SF 248 Benson; Housley
HF 315 Hackbarth
Revisor No.: 15-1642
Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges
Short Description: I-35W and Lake Drive interchange and West Freeway Drive improvements bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/22/2015112Introduction and first reading 
01/22/2015Referred to Capital Investment


SF 277 Chamberlain; Hann; Osmek; Benson
HF 310 Pugh
Revisor No.: 15-0756
Topic: Railroads, Rail Lines, and LRT
Short Description: Light rail transit (LRT) projects municipal prior consent process requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/22/2015117Introduction and first reading 
01/22/2015Referred to State and Local Government


SF 294 Anderson; Brown; Gazelka; Dahms; Benson
HF 312 Dettmer
Revisor No.: 15-0911
Topic: Taxation-Income
Short Description: Military service retirement pay phased-in individual income tax subtraction allowance
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/2015126Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2015Referred to Taxes


SF 295 Anderson; Brown; Pratt; Benson; Nelson
HF 137 Dettmer
Revisor No.: 15-1439
Topic: Taxation-Income
Short Description: Military service retirement pay individual income tax subtraction allowance; past military service credit repeal
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/2015126Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2015Referred to Taxes
02/02/2015194Author added Nelson


SF 303 Nelson; Rosen; Benson; Fischbach; Dahms
Revisor No.: 15-1531
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/2015128Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
See SF1458, Art. 7, Sec. 1 and 44-51


SF 304 Nelson; Rosen; Benson; Pederson; Westrom
HF 72 Anderson, S.
Revisor No.: 15-0564
Topic: Education-Pre-Kindergarten-12
Short Description: Education expense credit and deduction application of expenditures for prekindergarten expenses authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/2015128Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2015Referred to Taxes


SF 308 Reinert; Anderson; Benson; Rest; Housley
HF 127 Dettmer
Revisor No.: 15-0684
Topic: Military and Military Affairs Department
Short Description: USS Minnesota commissioning committee grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/2015128Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2015Referred to Finance


SF 313 Nelson; Rosen; Benson; Pederson
Revisor No.: 15-1763
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Child care provider requirements for providers receiving child assistance payments modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/2015129Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 329 Benson; Bonoff; Kiffmeyer
HF 1285 Whelan
Revisor No.: 15-1644
Topic: Education-Higher
Short Description: Materials disseminated by public postsecondary institutions disclosures requirements
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/2015132Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2015Referred to Higher Education and Workforce Development


SF 342 Westrom; Miller; Fischbach; Chamberlain; Benson
HF 16 Anderson, P.
Revisor No.: 15-0070
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Child maltreatment screened-out reports use authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/2015134Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 348 Johnson; Benson; Ruud; Koenen; Eken
HF 437 Scott
Revisor No.: 15-1805
Topic: Commissions
Short Description: Legislative surrogacy commission establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/2015135Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2015Referred to Judiciary
02/12/2015283Withdrawn and re-referred to State and Local Government
02/16/2015315Author added Ruud
03/25/20151312aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary
04/21/20165940Authors added Koenen; Eken
See HF2749, Art. 13, Sec. 66


SF 349 Nelson; Rosen; Benson; Kiffmeyer; Westrom
HF 1859 Pierson
Revisor No.: 15-1559
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Minnesota residents purchase of health coverage approved in other states authorization; MNsure provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/2015135Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 353 Saxhaug; Benson; Hoffman; Clausen; Carlson
HF 453 Hancock
Revisor No.: 15-0850
Topic: Veterans and Veterans Affairs Department
Short Description: Veterans voices month appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/29/2015160Introduction and first reading 
01/29/2015Referred to Finance
See HF2749, Art. 13, Sec. 6


SF 366 Chamberlain; Benson
HF 413 Runbeck
Revisor No.: 15-1815
Topic: Councils
Short Description: Streetcar lines expenditures and planning prohibitions
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/29/2015162Introduction and first reading 
01/29/2015Referred to Transportation and Public Safety


SF 370 Chamberlain; Osmek; Benson
HF 195 Runbeck
Revisor No.: 15-1486
Topic: Councils
Short Description: Metropolitan council certain transportation funding indebtedness prohibition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/29/2015163Introduction and first reading 
01/29/2015Referred to State and Local Government


SF 374 Hall; Nienow; Anderson; Benson
Revisor No.: 15-0614
Topic: Elections
Short Description: Constitutional amendment for term limits for state legislators and constitutional officers
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/29/2015163Introduction and first reading 
01/29/2015Referred to Rules and Administration


SF 376 Hall; Osmek; Petersen, B.; Benson
Revisor No.: 15-0611
Topic: Trade Practices
Short Description: Commercial business assumed name certificates Web site publication requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/29/2015164Introduction and first reading 
01/29/2015Referred to Judiciary


SF 383 Jensen; Lourey; Sheran; Benson
HF 981 Peterson
Revisor No.: 15-0107
Topic: Occupations and Professions
Short Description: Optometrists, doctors and chiropractors licensing provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/29/2015165Introduction and first reading 
01/29/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
02/26/2015450Author added Benson
03/23/20151074aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
03/23/20151224Withdrawn and re-referred to Judiciary
03/25/20151319aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to State and Local Government
04/09/20151496Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance
05/06/20153309aComm report: To pass as amended 
05/06/20153392Second reading 
05/12/20153538Special Order 
05/12/20153538Third reading Passed 
See SF1458, Art. 10, Sec. 1-2, 6-8, 10-14, 34


SF 390 Benson; Kiffmeyer; Brown; Hann; Gazelka
HF 5 Mack
Revisor No.: 15-1306
Topic: Insurance-Health
Short Description: MNsure health plans expanded access authorization, executive director salary and increase limits, open meeting law application, and managerial employees salary ranges assignment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/29/2015166Introduction and first reading 
01/29/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
See SF1458, Art. 12, Sec. 8


SF 426 Benson; Kiffmeyer; Brown; Rosen; Thompson
HF 436 Franson
Revisor No.: 15-1958
Topic: Labor, Employment, and Labor and Industry Department
Short Description: Hands Off Child Care Act
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/29/2015172Introduction and first reading 
01/29/2015Referred to State and Local Government


SF 450 Ruud; Gazelka; Benson; Rosen
HF 515 Lueck
Revisor No.: 15-1956
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Polk county nursing home replacement bed exception modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/2015182Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
See SF1458, Art. 6, Sec. 2


SF 462 Hoffman; Rosen; Anderson; Nelson; Benson
HF 439 Lohmer
Revisor No.: 15-1581
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Prenatal Trisomy Diagnosis Awareness Act
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/2015184Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
03/16/2015879aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/16/2015893Second reading 
03/16/2015909Author added Nelson
03/18/2015972Author added Benson
04/30/20153182Special Order 
04/30/20153182Third reading Passed 
05/11/20153453Returned from House 
Presentment date 05/11/15
05/15/20153568Governor's action Approval 05/14/15
05/15/20153568Secretary of State Chapter 28 05/14/15
Effective date 08/01/15


SF 474 Lourey; Benson; Gazelka; Metzen
HF 1631 Schultz
Revisor No.: 15-1903
Topic: Insurance-Health
Short Description: Health care regulatory review task force creation and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/2015187Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
02/12/2015252aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to State and Local Government
03/02/2015462aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Commerce


SF 496 Chamberlain; Weber; Pratt; Benson
Revisor No.: 15-2072
Topic: Taxation-Income
Short Description: Education income tax credit expansion to tuition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/2015190Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2015Referred to Taxes


SF 497 Chamberlain; Weber; Pratt; Benson
Revisor No.: 15-1707
Topic: Taxation-Income
Short Description: K-12 education income tax deduction modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/2015190Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2015Referred to Taxes


SF 527 Benson; Rosen; Hann; Ruud; Brown
HF 1321 Gruenhagen
Revisor No.: 15-2042
Topic: Hospitals and Health Care Facilities
Short Description: Nursing facilities rate equalization provisions phase out
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/05/2015206Introduction and first reading 
02/05/2015Referred to Finance


SF 530 Hall; Latz; Benson; Senjem
Revisor No.: 15-1727
Topic: Corrections and Corrections Department
Short Description: Convicted felons civil right to vote after incarceration restoration
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/05/2015206Introduction and first reading 
02/05/2015Referred to Judiciary
05/07/20153400Author stricken Ingebrigtsen
03/08/20164917Withdrawn and returned to author 


SF 539 Bonoff; by request; Benson; Sieben
HF 1962 Runbeck
Revisor No.: 15-0887
Topic: Elections
Short Description: Recall elections for school board members authorization; school board authority to remove members elimination
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/05/2015208Introduction and first reading 
02/05/2015Referred to Rules and Administration
02/26/2015450Author added Sieben


SF 540 Pederson; Brown; Kiffmeyer; Benson; Koenen
HF 535 Zerwas
Revisor No.: 15-1988
Topic: Corrections and Corrections Department
Short Description: Sherburne county community supervision of offenders grant authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/05/2015208Introduction and first reading 
02/05/2015Referred to Finance


SF 591 Wiger; Marty; Sieben; Benson
HF 2138 Fischer
Revisor No.: 15-2406
Topic: Hunting and Game
Short Description: Trapping without written permission on private land not posted prohibition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/05/2015217Introduction and first reading 
02/05/2015Referred to Environment and Energy
02/16/2015315Author added Benson
See SF1303, Sec. 28 (similar)


SF 594 Benson; Thompson; Newman; Rosen; Hall
HF 419 Anderson, S.
Revisor No.: 15-1845
Topic: Insurance-Health
Short Description: State aid to counties with higher administrative costs due to MNsure lack of functionality
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/05/2015217Introduction and first reading 
02/05/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 602 Benson; Rosen; Brown; Osmek
HF 1421 Swedzinski
Revisor No.: 15-2277
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Supply-side savings inclusion in energy conservation improvement goals
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/05/2015218Introduction and first reading 
02/05/2015Referred to Environment and Energy


SF 628 Hoffman; Benson; Franzen; Wiklund; Abeler
HF 1122 Zerwas
Revisor No.: 15-2365
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Intensive pediatric home care nursing services establishment; home care nursing services payment rate and patient-specific training funding increase
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/09/2015234Introduction and first reading 
02/09/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
02/26/2015450Author added Wiklund
04/07/20151428aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
03/17/20165124Author added Abeler


SF 662 Benson; Franzen; Rosen; Bonoff; Fischbach
Revisor No.: 15-2255
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Food support, cash assistance, child care, and health care programs eligibility and application integrated online portal implementation requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/09/2015240Introduction and first reading 
02/09/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 683 Koenen; Benson; Housley; Kiffmeyer; Limmer
HF 607 Theis
Revisor No.: 15-1764
Topic: Abortion
Short Description: Abortion state-sponsored health programs funding limitation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/09/2015243Introduction and first reading 
02/09/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 725 Brown; Osmek; Rosen; Benson; Weber
HF 639 Newberger
Revisor No.: 15-2355
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Fossil-fuel generated electricity prohibitions provisions clarifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/12/2015264Introduction and first reading 
02/12/2015Referred to Environment and Energy


SF 726 Brown; Osmek; Rosen; Benson; Weber
HF 492 Newberger
Revisor No.: 15-1917
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Legislative energy commission assessment mechanism modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/12/2015264Introduction and first reading 
02/12/2015Referred to Environment and Energy


SF 743 Nelson; Brown; Koenen; Anderson; Benson
HF 148 Dettmer
Revisor No.: 15-0807
Topic: Taxation-Estate
Short Description: Estate tax exclusion amount federal conformance
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/12/2015266Introduction and first reading 
02/12/2015Referred to Taxes


SF 748 Rosen; Lourey; Wiklund; Benson; Eken
HF 1609 McDonald
Revisor No.: 15-2455
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Medical assistance (MA) licensed psychologists as lead health care providers in behavioral health homes authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/12/2015267Introduction and first reading 
02/12/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 794 Benson; Rosen; Gazelka
HF 788 Scott
Revisor No.: 15-2227
Topic: Abortion
Short Description: Abortion facilities licensure requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/12/2015275Introduction and first reading 
02/12/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 796 Eken; Rosen; Brown; Benson; Hayden
HF 825 Peterson
Revisor No.: 15-2226
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Safe Place for Newborns appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/12/2015275Introduction and first reading 
02/12/2015Referred to Finance
See SF1458, Art. 14, Sec. 2


SF 809 Benson; Senjem; Newman; Chamberlain; Brown
HF 377 Gruenhagen
Revisor No.: 15-0641
Topic: Taxation-Income
Short Description: Charity health care services individual income tax deduction
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/12/2015278Introduction and first reading 
02/12/2015Referred to Taxes


SF 810 Benson; Hann; Rosen; Gazelka
Revisor No.: 15-2148
Topic: Insurance-Health
Short Description: MNsure nonprofit corporation establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/12/2015278Introduction and first reading 
02/12/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 817 Weber; Benson; Hann; Anderson; Fischbach
HF 915 Barrett
Revisor No.: 15-2490
Topic: Motor Vehicles-Registration, Licensing, and Taxation
Short Description: Noncollector passenger vehicle sales tax exemption modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/12/2015279Introduction and first reading 
02/12/2015Referred to Finance


SF 844 Benson; Franzen; Chamberlain; Rosen; Scalze
HF 795 Mack
Revisor No.: 15-2407
Topic: Corrections and Corrections Department
Short Description: Cost-benefit approach to measure corrections and human services programs success implementation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/16/2015305Introduction and first reading 
02/16/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
03/04/2015517Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance
See SF1458


SF 866 Rosen; Benson; Stumpf; Marty; Nelson
HF 972 Zerwas
Revisor No.: 15-2593
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Smile Healthy Minnesota 2016 grant program establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/16/2015308Introduction and first reading 
02/16/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
04/07/20151424aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance


SF 883 Rosen; Lourey; Benson; Hoffman; Miller
HF 960 Mack
Revisor No.: 15-0222
Topic: Boards
Short Description: Social worker inactive status licenses modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/16/2015311Introduction and first reading 
02/16/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
04/07/20151427aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
See SF1458, Art. 10, Sec. 15-19, 34


SF 913 Nelson; Sheran; Benson; Rosen; Franzen
HF 1914 Franson
Revisor No.: 15-2747
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Family child care initial training requirements clarification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/19/2015355Introduction and first reading 
02/19/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 917 Hayden; Eken; Metzen; Eaton; Benson
HF 1038 Baker
Revisor No.: 15-2697
Topic: Insurance-Health
Short Description: Opioid analgesics with abuse-deterrent properties health insurance coverage requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/19/2015355Introduction and first reading 
02/19/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 932 Eaton; Benson; Hayden; Hoffman; Nelson
HF 1156 Peterson
Revisor No.: 15-1577
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Clinical lactation services practice licensing
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/19/2015358Introduction and first reading 
02/19/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 949 Reinert; Benson; Hoffman; Lourey; Sparks
HF 1115 Franson
Revisor No.: 15-2768
Topic: Agriculture and Agriculture Department
Short Description: Minnesota seed law exemption and definitions modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/19/2015360Introduction and first reading 
02/19/2015Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development


SF 979 Kiffmeyer; Petersen, B.; Benson; Housley
HF 99 Scott
Revisor No.: 15-0582
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Student surveys and similar instruments prior written consent and notice requirements
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/19/2015365Introduction and first reading 
02/19/2015Referred to Education
03/16/2015909Author added Housley


SF 998 Franzen; Hayden; Rosen; Hoffman; Benson
HF 1009 Hamilton
Revisor No.: 15-2634
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Medical assistance (MA) public health nurse home visits minimum reimbursement rates; nurse-family partnership programs expansion grants appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/19/2015368Introduction and first reading 
02/19/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
03/26/20151387aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
See SF1458, Art. 14, Sec. 3


SF 1028 Nienow; Brown; Housley; Benson
HF 730 Barrett
Revisor No.: 15-1292
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Mille Lacs, Isanti, Chisago and Kanabec counties nursing facilities operating payment rates increase
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/2015392Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 1033 Benson; Ingebrigtsen; Gazelka; Saxhaug
HF 1168 Hackbarth
Revisor No.: 15-3002
Topic: Hunting and Game
Short Description: Firearms and ammunition possession in deer zones violation penalty imposition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/2015392Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2015Referred to Environment and Energy
See SF1303, Sec. 19


SF 1082 Rest; Saxhaug; Benson
HF 1120 Gunther
Revisor No.: 15-2928
Topic: Boards
Short Description: Accountancy board CPA firm permits issuance or renewal criteria expansion
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/2015400Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2015Referred to State and Local Government


SF 1096 Benson; Brown; Koenen; Thompson; Hall
HF 891 Newberger
Revisor No.: 15-2401
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Solar energy permit application processing county board control
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/2015402Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2015Referred to Environment and Energy


SF 1103 Thompson; Benson
HF 518 Scott
Revisor No.: 15-1587
Topic: Marriage and Marriage Dissolution
Short Description: Marriage dissolution parenting time rebuttable presumption clarification and remedies modification; maintenance post-decree modification, income disclosure, and alternate effective date
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/2015404Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2015Referred to Judiciary
03/11/2015626aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/11/2015670Second reading 
4868Rule 47, returned to Judiciary
See SF1191, Art. 1, Sec. 6-9, 11


SF 1132 Scalze; Ingebrigtsen; Saxhaug; Benson; Schmit
HF 1477 Uglem
Revisor No.: 15-3021
Topic: Waste and Waste Management
Short Description: Solid waste reduction and recycling funding purposes and solid waste management tax revenue allocation modifications; recycling market development study; state government effective recycling efforts implementation; appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/26/2015435Introduction and first reading 
02/26/2015Referred to Environment and Energy
03/12/2015701aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
See HF846, Art. 4, Sec. 107 (vetoed)
See SF5, Art. 4, Sec. 109 (First Special Session)


SF 1181 Franzen; Benson; Hoffman; Nelson; Eken
HF 1272 Mack
Revisor No.: 15-2778
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Human services licensing correction orders, conditional licenses, and settlement agreements
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/26/2015443Introduction and first reading 
02/26/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
03/19/2015996aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/19/20151046Second reading 
4868Rule 47, returned to Health, Human Services and Housing
See SF1458, Art. 7, Sec. 3-4


SF 1233 Benson; Rosen; Fischbach
HF 875 Anderson, S.
Revisor No.: 15-1653
Topic: Children and Families
Short Description: Chemical endangerment of unborn children crime establishment; prenatal exposure to controlled substances reporting requirement exception removal
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/02/2015495Introduction and first reading 
03/02/2015Referred to Judiciary


SF 1246 Clausen; Wiklund; Kiffmeyer; Lourey; Benson
HF 1447 Kiel
Revisor No.: 15-3165
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Minnesota health care workforce council, primary care and mental health professions clinical training, primary care residency, and health professions preceptor incentive programs establishment; appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/02/2015497Introduction and first reading 
03/02/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
03/11/2015658aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to State and Local Government
03/12/2015768aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
See SF1458, Art. 8, Sec. 16, Art. 14, Sec. 3


SF 1255 Benson
HF 1109 Scott
Revisor No.: 15-2447
Topic: Data Practices and Privacy
Short Description: MNsure data access and transfer requirements modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/02/2015498Introduction and first reading 
03/02/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 1279 Thompson; Newman; Chamberlain; Benson
HF 633 Runbeck
Revisor No.: 15-2079
Topic: Government-Local
Short Description: Local government aid (LGA) infrastructure capital project grant program establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/02/2015502Introduction and first reading 
03/02/2015Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development


SF 1290 Brown; Koenen; Benson; Rosen
HF 1563 Newberger
Revisor No.: 15-2933
Topic: Telecommunications, Computers, and Information Technology
Short Description: Federal do not call rule violation also state law violation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/02/2015504Introduction and first reading 
03/02/2015Referred to Commerce
03/11/2015635Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Judiciary


SF 1300 Benson; Clausen; Bonoff; Limmer
HF 742 O'Neill
Revisor No.: 15-2794
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Postsecondary education institutions sexual harassment and sexual violence policies modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/02/2015505Introduction and first reading 
03/02/2015Referred to Higher Education and Workforce Development
03/19/2015979aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary
04/07/20151448aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
04/07/20151493Author added Limmer
See SF5, Art. 1, Sec. 3, Sub. 27, Sec. 4, Sub. 3; Art. 4


SF 1304 Bakk; Benson
HF 1281 Daudt
Revisor No.: 15-3367
Topic: Legislature
Short Description: Legislative budget office creation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/02/2015506Introduction and first reading 
03/02/2015Referred to Rules and Administration
03/04/2015535Author added Benson
03/16/2015910Withdrawn and re-referred to State and Local Government
03/19/20151015aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance


SF 1357 Dibble; Benson; Rosen; Tomassoni
HF 813 Loonan
Revisor No.: 15-1570
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Energy facility definitions clarification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/04/2015531Introduction and first reading 
03/04/2015Referred to Environment and Energy
See HF2749, Art. 6, Sec. 11-12


SF 1425 Rosen; Eaton; Hoffman; Benson; Marty
HF 1503 Barrett
Revisor No.: 15-0366
Topic: Drugs and Medicine
Short Description: Legend drugs as pharmaceutical waste collection and disposal provisions modifications; pharmacy practice definition modification; opiate antagonist protocol establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/05/2015572Introduction and first reading 
03/05/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
03/18/2015953Comm report: To pass 
03/18/2015963Second reading 
4868Rule 47, returned to Health, Human Services and Housing
03/17/20165055Comm report: To pass 
03/17/20165092Second reading 
05/02/20166574aSpecial Order: Amended 
05/02/20166574Third reading Passed 
05/16/20167028Returned from House with amendment 
05/16/20167028Senate concurred and repassed bill 
05/16/20167028Third reading 
Presentment date 05/17/16
05/20/20167264Governor's action Approval 05/19/16
05/20/20167264Secretary of State Chapter 124 05/19/16
Effective date 05/20/16


SF 1440 Rosen; Eaton; Hoffman; Benson; Marty
HF 1652 Baker
Revisor No.: 15-0365
Topic: Drugs and Medicine
Short Description: Prescription monitoring program modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/05/2015575Introduction and first reading 
03/05/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
03/18/2015937aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary
03/26/20151362Comm report: To pass 
03/26/2015Joint rule 2.03, referred to Rules and Administration
4869Withdrawn 
Joint rule 3.02, returned to Judiciary
03/14/20164976aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/14/20165016Second reading 
05/10/20166873aSpecial Order: Amended 
05/10/20166874Third reading Passed 
05/17/20167057Returned from House with amendment 
05/17/20167057Senate not concur, conference committee of 3 requested 
05/18/20167167Senate conferees Rosen; Sheran; Benson
05/19/20167206House conferees Baker; Liebling; Zerwas
05/22/20167375cConference committee report, delete everything 
05/22/2016Senate adopted CC report and repassed bill 
05/22/20167380Third reading 
05/22/20167427House adopted SCC report and repassed bill 
Presentment date 05/24/16
8185Governor's action Approval 05/31/16
8188Secretary of State Chapter 185 05/31/16
Effective date 08/01/16


SF 1445 Benson; Clausen
Revisor No.: 15-3195
Topic: Taxation-Income
Short Description: Charity health care services income tax subtraction
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/05/2015575Introduction and first reading 
03/05/2015Referred to Taxes


SF 1511 Benson; Hall; Anderson; Thompson
HF 1345 Franson
Revisor No.: 15-3124
Topic: Hospitals and Health Care Facilities
Short Description: Personal care attendants exclusive representative notification requirements and membership termination authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/09/2015608Introduction and first reading 
03/09/2015Referred to State and Local Government


SF 1520 Benson; Nienow; Newman; Dahms
HF 1407 Hackbarth
Revisor No.: 15-3325
Topic: Liquor
Short Description: Wine produced at farm winery is agricultural product for property tax classification purposes
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/09/2015610Introduction and first reading 
03/09/2015Referred to Taxes


SF 1521 Sheran; Nelson; Benson; Latz
HF 1584 Albright
Revisor No.: 15-2659
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Health professionals licensing requirements modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/09/2015610Introduction and first reading 
03/09/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
03/16/2015881aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary
03/25/20151291aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/25/20151353Second reading 
4868Rule 47, returned to Judiciary
03/14/20164976Comm report: To pass 
03/14/20165016Second reading 


SF 1527 Franzen; Hoffman; Brown; Benson; Pappas
HF 1634 Baker
Revisor No.: 15-3458
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Medical assistance (MA) reimbursement criteria expansion for hospital treatment of cerebral palsy and other conditions
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/09/2015611Introduction and first reading 
03/09/2015Referred to Finance
03/11/2015686Chief author stricken, shown as co-author Hoffman
03/11/2015Chief author added Franzen
See SF1458, Art. 11, Sec. 39, 43-44


SF 1580 Carlson; Benson; Eaton; Rosen; Hoffman
HF 1604 Zerwas
Revisor No.: 15-3452
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Epinephrine access and administration authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/11/2015674Introduction and first reading 
03/11/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
03/23/20151072aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary
03/25/20151319aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
See SF1458, Art. 8, Sec. 34


SF 1605 Benson; Brown; Chamberlain
HF 1498 Runbeck
Revisor No.: 15-3141
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: State grant agreements management process modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/11/2015678Introduction and first reading 
03/11/2015Referred to State and Local Government


SF 1606 Benson; Lourey; Rosen; Bonoff; Dziedzic
Revisor No.: 15-2898
Topic: Employment and Economic Development Department
Short Description: Jobs and health innovation program for hard-to-employ Minnesotans grant bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/11/2015678Introduction and first reading 
03/11/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
03/19/20151053Author added Dziedzic


SF 1607 Benson; Rosen; Nelson; Gazelka; Dahms
Revisor No.: 15-3556
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: MNsure board elimination; human services commissioner regulatory authority over MNsure requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/11/2015678Introduction and first reading 
03/11/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 1668 Chamberlain; Benson; Newman
HF 1050 Drazkowski
Revisor No.: 15-2837
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Public school employees political activity prohibition; reverse referendum for school board-appointed revenue authority establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/2015775Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2015Referred to Education


SF 1677 Limmer; Benson; Chamberlain; Brown; Hall
HF 1559 Gruenhagen
Revisor No.: 15-2858
Topic: Hospitals and Health Care Facilities
Short Description: Electronic health records provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/2015777Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
03/18/2015973Author added Hall


SF 1696 Franzen; Benson; Metzen
HF 1850 Zerwas
Revisor No.: 15-3537
Topic: Commerce and Commerce Department
Short Description: Continuing care at home program establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/2015780Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2015Referred to Commerce


SF 1707 Benson; Gazelka; Hann
HF 1841 Gruenhagen
Revisor No.: 15-3373
Topic: Insurance-Health
Short Description: State reinsurance program establishment for individual and small group markets; assessment requirement; health reinsurance account creation and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/2015781Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2015Referred to Commerce
03/26/20151398Withdrawn and returned to author 


SF 1713 Benson; Limmer; Hall
HF 1560 Gruenhagen
Revisor No.: 15-3198
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Patient consent to release of health records requirements modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/2015782Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 1735 Marty; Dibble; Weber; Benson; Hoffman
Revisor No.: 15-3408
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Omnibus energy policy bill
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/16/2015894Introduction and first reading 
03/16/2015Referred to Environment and Energy
04/16/20151733aComm report: To pass as amended 
04/16/2015Joint rule 2.03, referred to Rules and Administration
05/06/20153298Comm report: Adopt previous comm report 
05/06/20153298Second reading 
05/07/20153405aSpecial Order: Amended 
05/07/20153418Third reading Passed 
See HF3, Art. 3, Sec. 17-19, 22 (First Special Session)
See HF2749, Art. 6, Sec. 4


SF 1740 Hall; Benson; Chamberlain; Hann; Kiffmeyer
HF 538 Drazkowski
Revisor No.: 15-2059
Topic: Elections
Short Description: Political contribution refund and the public subsidy program repeal
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/16/2015895Introduction and first reading 
03/16/2015Referred to Rules and Administration


SF 1744 Dahms; Weber; Benson; Tomassoni; Brown
HF 1745 Swedzinski
Revisor No.: 15-3613
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Solar generating systems setback standards and environmental impact statement (EIS) requirements; local project site permit approval requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/16/2015896Introduction and first reading 
03/16/2015Referred to Environment and Energy


SF 1756 Nelson; Senjem; Franzen; Benson
HF 1936 Pierson
Revisor No.: 15-3451
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Public health care program eligibility verification audit service human services commissioner vendor contract requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/16/2015898Introduction and first reading 
03/16/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 1758 Benson; Brown; Osmek
HF 1210 Newberger
Revisor No.: 15-3151
Topic: 
Short Description: Renewable energy standard achievement delay
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/16/2015898Introduction and first reading 
03/16/2015Referred to Environment and Energy


SF 1759 Benson; Brown; Osmek
HF 1133 Newberger
Revisor No.: 15-3082
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Sustainable energy future planning strategy repeal
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/16/2015898Introduction and first reading 
03/16/2015Referred to Environment and Energy


SF 1849 Benson; Osmek
HF 1708 Uglem
Revisor No.: 15-3441
Topic: Metropolitan Area
Short Description: Metropolitan council transportation advisory board role and composition modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/18/2015967Introduction and first reading 
03/18/2015Referred to State and Local Government


SF 1870 Benson; Hoffman; Nienow
HF 1978 Pugh
Revisor No.: 15-3350
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Health care providers vaccination reporting and disclosure requirements
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/18/2015970Introduction and first reading 
03/18/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 1938 Kiffmeyer; Benson
HF 1507 Zerwas
Revisor No.: 15-2612
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Education equity region definition modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/23/20151220Introduction and first reading 
03/23/2015Referred to Finance


SF 1945 Benson; Senjem
Revisor No.: 15-3265
Topic: Minorities and Protected Groups
Short Description: Isuroon health equity grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/23/20151221Introduction and first reading 
03/23/2015Referred to Finance
See SF1458, Art. 8, Sec. 46, 59, Art. 14, Sec. 3


SF 1974 Ortman; Benson; Goodwin; Sheran
HF 1872 Dean, M.
Revisor No.: 15-3637
Topic: Resolutions
Short Description: Resolution memorializing the President and Congress to provide reimbursement under Medicaid for services provided at the Anoka-Metro regional treatment center
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/25/20151356Introduction and first reading 
03/25/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
04/09/20151511Author added Sheran
04/30/2015Withdrawn and re-referred to Rules and Administration
05/06/20153298Comm report: To pass 
05/06/20153298Second reading 
05/17/20153821Special Order 
05/17/20153821Third reading Passed 


SF 1979 Thompson; Benson
HF 1478 Garofalo
Revisor No.: 15-2464
Topic: Taxation-Sales and Use
Short Description: Metropolitan transportation area sales tax base modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/25/20151357Introduction and first reading 
03/25/2015Referred to Taxes


SF 1985 Benson
HF 204 Gruenhagen
Revisor No.: 15-0638
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Non-metro dental service providers participation requirements in public health programs modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/26/20151393Introduction and first reading 
03/26/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 2003 Benson
HF 2038 Dean, M.
Revisor No.: 15-3920
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Managed care and county-based purchasing plans administrative costs limitations for prepaid health plans modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/26/20151396Introduction and first reading 
03/26/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 2043 Clausen; Franzen; Benson
HF 1475 Albright
Revisor No.: 15-3026
Topic: Insurance-Health
Short Description: Prescription eyedrop refills health insurance policy coverage requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/09/20151505Introduction and first reading 
04/09/2015Referred to Commerce


SF 2045 Benson
Revisor No.: 15-4070
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Managed care and county based purchasing plans financial audit provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/13/20151514Introduction and first reading 
04/13/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
See SF1458, Art. 11, Sec. 37


SF 2062 Benson
HF 2240 Swedzinski
Revisor No.: 15-4139
Topic: Public Utilities and Public Utilities Commission
Short Description: Property rights ombudsman to assist landowners affected by the construction of large energy facilities requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/13/20151517Introduction and first reading 
04/13/2015Referred to Environment and Energy


SF 2063 Benson
HF 2007 Scott
Revisor No.: 15-3899
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Energy conservation programs tests for cost-effectiveness modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/13/20151517Introduction and first reading 
04/13/2015Referred to Environment and Energy


SF 2094 Benson; Nienow; Ortman; Westrom
Revisor No.: 15-4180
Topic: Councils
Short Description: Metropolitan council abolishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/17/20151873Introduction and first reading 
04/17/2015Referred to State and Local Government


SF 2132 Benson; Rest; Sheran; Lourey; Westrom
HF 2247 Hortman
Revisor No.: 15-2282
Topic: Adoption
Short Description: Original birth records and adoption related information access provisions modifications and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/28/20152929Introduction and first reading 
04/28/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
03/30/20165332aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary


SF 2154 Eaton; Benson; Hoffman; Hayden; Nelson
HF 2322 Peterson
Revisor No.: 15-4273
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Clinical lactation services licensing establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/06/20153299Introduction and first reading 
05/06/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
04/07/20165716aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary
04/11/20165789aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance


SF 2158 Gazelka; Benson; Limmer; Kiffmeyer; Hall
Revisor No.: 15-4192
Topic: Human Rights and Human Rights Department
Short Description: Freedom of conscience; individuals with certain religious held beliefs human rights provisions exemption authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/08/20153440Introduction and first reading 
05/08/2015Referred to Judiciary


SF 2198 Metzen; Gazelka; Jensen; Benson
HF 2338 Hoppe
Revisor No.: 15-4333
Topic: Insurance
Short Description: Health care sharing ministries insurance law exemption establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/16/20153593Introduction and first reading 
05/16/2015Referred to Commerce


SF 2341 Wiklund; Clausen; Sheran; Nelson; Benson
HF 2445 Albright
Revisor No.: 16-5359
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Osteopathic physicians licensure requirement modification; board of medical practice composition technical changes establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20164905Introduction and first reading 
03/08/2016Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
03/21/20165167Author added Benson
03/23/20165191aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/23/20165223Second reading 
05/03/2016Referred to Rules and Administration for comparison with HF2445
05/04/20166679HF substituted on General Orders HF2445


SF 2449 Chamberlain; Benson; Gazelka; Brown; Weber
HF 3150 Whelan
Revisor No.: 16-6271
Topic: Abortion
Short Description: Required abortion data reporting modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/20164942Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2016Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 2468 Clausen; Benson; Kiffmeyer; Wiklund
HF 3241 Albright
Revisor No.: 16-6152
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Primary care and mental health professions clinical training expansion grant program establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/20164945Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2016Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
03/24/20165270aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance


SF 2469 Clausen; Benson; Kiffmeyer; Wiklund
Revisor No.: 16-6103
Topic: Taxation-Income
Short Description: Preceptor individual income tax credit
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/20164946Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2016Referred to Taxes


SF 2612 Benson; Osmek; Weber; Dahms; Rosen
HF 2544 Garofalo
Revisor No.: 16-5511
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Electricity generation limit from additional net metering facilities interconnected with municipal utilities and cooperative electric associations
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20165020Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2016Referred to Environment and Energy


SF 2616 Rosen; Sheran; Hayden; Benson; Nienow
HF 3044 Zerwas
Revisor No.: 16-6430
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Human services targeted case management interactive video use authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20165021Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2016Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
03/21/20165139Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance


SF 2832 Benson; Dahms; Thompson; Chamberlain
HF 2364 Drazkowski
Revisor No.: 15-4397
Topic: Labor, Employment, and Labor and Industry Department
Short Description: Public labor negotiation, mediation and arbitration open meetings requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/20165101Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2016Referred to State and Local Government


SF 2894 Benson; Gazelka; Rosen
HF 3537 Albright
Revisor No.: 16-6695
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Federal waiver for certain families to enroll in medical assistance (MA) authority
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/20165111Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2016Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 2896 Wiklund; Benson; Abeler; Franzen
HF 3305 Kresha
Revisor No.: 16-5715
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Child foster care providers foster care, mental health and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder training requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/20165111Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2016Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
03/30/20165332aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/30/20165375Second reading 
05/02/20166575Special Order 
05/02/20166575Third reading Passed 
05/09/20166841Returned from House 
Presentment date 05/09/16
05/17/20167050Governor's action Approval 05/12/16
05/17/20167050Secretary of State Chapter 101 05/12/16
Effective date 08/01/16


SF 3002 Newman; Hall; Thompson; Benson; Gazelka
HF 3396 Gruenhagen
Revisor No.: 16-6403
Topic: Human Rights and Human Rights Department
Short Description: Gender specific accommodations of the human rights act provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/20165153Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2016Referred to Judiciary


SF 3083 Benson; Rosen; Gazelka; Newman; Schmit
Revisor No.: 16-6679
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Privatized state-based marketplace model request for information for individual market and small bushiness health options (SHOP) program
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/20165165Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2016Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
05/20/2016Author added Schmit


SF 3121 Benson; Gazelka; Brown; Newman
HF 2380 Davids
Revisor No.: 16-5605
Topic: Insurance-Health
Short Description: MNsure operations funding modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/23/20165230Introduction and first reading 
03/23/2016Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 3191 Benson; Brown; Osmek
Revisor No.: 16-5977
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Clean power plan for existing power plants legislative approval requirements for state plan to comply with federal regulations regarding emissions
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/24/20165255Introduction and first reading 
03/24/2016Referred to Environment and Energy


SF 3218 Nelson; Lourey; Sheran; Benson; Rosen
HF 3613 Dean, M.
Revisor No.: 16-7029
Topic: Hospitals and Health Care Facilities
Short Description: Swing bed approval modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/24/20165259Introduction and first reading 
03/24/2016Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
04/07/20165734Author added Rosen


SF 3253 Brown; Benson; Schmit; Koenen; Dahle
Revisor No.: 16-5621
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Intermediate care facilities for persons with development disabilities (ICF/DD) and home and community-based services providers reimbursement rates modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/29/20165312Introduction and first reading 
03/29/2016Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 3286 Benson; Osmek; Rosen; Brown
HF 3074 Swedzinski
Revisor No.: 16-6414
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Community solar gardens regulation provisions
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/29/20165318Introduction and first reading 
03/29/2016Referred to Environment and Energy


SF 3295 Rosen; Limmer; Gazelka; Miller; Benson
Revisor No.: 16-6725
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Medical assistance (MA) estate recovery requirements
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/29/20165319Introduction and first reading 
03/29/2016Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
See HF2749, Art. 19, Sec. 15-16


SF 3307 Benson
HF 3511 Davids
Revisor No.: 16-7028
Topic: Insurance-Health
Short Description: MNsure late issuance of form 1095-A compensation provisions and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/29/20165321Introduction and first reading 
03/29/2016Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 3335 Benson; Tomassoni; Chamberlain; Dahle; Hayden
Revisor No.: 16-6463
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
03/30/20165378Introduction and first reading 
03/30/2016Referred to Judiciary


SF 3337 Benson
HF 3555 Rarick
Revisor No.: 16-7026
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Public health care program or qualified health care plan applications notice and consent requirements establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/30/20165378Introduction and first reading 
03/30/2016Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 3345 Dahms; Benson; Pederson; Tomassoni; Brown
HF 3368 Baker
Revisor No.: 16-6583
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Gas tax signage on petroleum dispenser requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/30/20165379Introduction and first reading 
03/30/2016Referred to Commerce


SF 3420 Benson; Osmek; Pratt; Sheran; Gazelka
HF 1333 Scott
Revisor No.: 15-3223
Topic: Children and Families
Short Description: Spousal maintenance modification based on obligee cohabitation authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/01/20165459Introduction and first reading 
04/01/2016Referred to Judiciary
04/11/20165777aComm report: To pass as amended 
04/11/20165799Second reading 
04/11/20165802Author added Osmek
04/14/20165817Authors added Pratt; Sheran; Gazelka
05/12/2016Referred to Rules and Administration for comparison with HF1333
05/16/20167023HF substituted on General Orders HF1333


SF 3468 Kiffmeyer; Benson
HF 3762 O'Neill
Revisor No.: 16-7097
Topic: Children and Families
Short Description: Day care services homeowners insurance coverage requirements modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/06/20165705Introduction and first reading 
04/06/2016Referred to Commerce
04/07/20165734Author added Benson


SF 3606 Benson
Revisor No.: 16-7526
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Utilization review procedures standards modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/05/20166792Introduction and first reading 
05/05/2016Referred to Commerce


SF 3614 Abeler; Benson; Marty
HF 3993 Scott
Revisor No.: 16-7549
Topic: Waste and Waste Management
Short Description: Closed landfill cleanup bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/10/20166870Introduction and first reading 
05/10/2016Referred to Capital Investment