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2023 - 2024
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MINNESOTA SENATE 89th LEGISLATURE

AUTHOR LIST


2023 - 2024

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


SF 5 Bonoff; Senjem; Hawj; Bakk; Tomassoni
HF 845 Nornes
Revisor No.: 15-1297
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: Omnibus higher education bill
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/08/201537Introduction and first reading 
01/08/2015Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
02/05/2015201aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Higher Education and Workforce Development
02/09/2015231aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to State and Local Government
02/16/2015299aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
04/17/20151819aComm report: To pass as amended 
04/17/20151872Second reading 
04/20/20152071aSpecial Order: Amended 
04/20/20152075Third reading Passed 
04/28/20152925Returned from House with amendment 
04/28/20152926Senate not concur, conference committee of 5 requested 
04/29/20153170Senate conferees Bonoff; Clausen; Eken; Dziedzic; Miller
04/30/20153174House conferees Nornes; O'Neill; Gruenhagen; Christensen; Pelowski
05/17/20153612cConference committee report, delete everything 
05/17/2015Senate adopted CC report and repassed bill 
05/17/20153689Third reading 
05/17/20153822House adopted SCC report and repassed bill 
Presentment date 05/20/15
4866Governor's action Approval 05/22/15
4866Secretary of State Chapter 69 05/22/15
(Non-revisor companion) HF845


SF 22 Saxhaug; Ruud; Tomassoni; Hawj; Gazelka
HF 434 Fabian
Revisor No.: 15-0853
Topic: Appropriations
Short Description: Explore Minnesota Tourism appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/08/201540Introduction and first reading 
01/08/2015Referred to Finance
02/12/2015282Authors added Ruud; Tomassoni
03/04/2015533Author added Hawj
03/05/2015576Author added Gazelka


SF 59 Clausen; Rosen; Hoffman; Marty; Hawj
HF 870 Schomacker
Revisor No.: 15-0842
Topic: Disabilities and Access
Short Description: Advocating Change Together appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/12/201550Introduction and first reading 
01/12/2015Referred to Finance


SF 60 Marty; Hawj
Revisor No.: 15-0531
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Open Cities Health Center Saint Paul clinic establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/12/201550Introduction and first reading 
01/12/2015Referred to Finance


SF 79 Wiger; Hawj
HF 10 Wills
Revisor No.: 15-0578
Topic: Veterans and Veterans Affairs Department
Short Description: Veterans jobs income tax credit
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/12/201553Introduction and first reading 
01/12/2015Referred to Taxes
05/11/20153456Author added Hawj


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 211 Kent; Housley; Wiger; Hawj; Dibble
Revisor No.: 15-1222
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department
Short Description: Gateway corridor transitway grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/20/201591Introduction and first reading 
01/20/2015Referred to Finance
03/16/2015910Withdrawn and returned to author 


SF 212 Kent; Housley; Wiger; Hawj; Dibble
Revisor No.: 15-1652
Topic: Railroads, Rail Lines, and LRT
Short Description: Gateway corridor transitway grant bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/20/201591Introduction and first reading 
01/20/2015Referred to Capital Investment
03/16/2015910Withdrawn and returned to author 


SF 224 Champion; Carlson; Marty; Hawj; Hayden
HF 97 Hamilton
Revisor No.: 15-1314
Topic: Motor Vehicles-Registration, Licensing, and Taxation
Short Description: Minnesota driver's licenses and identification cards requirements modification; driving cards issuance authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/20/201593Introduction and first reading 
01/20/2015Referred to Transportation and Public Safety
02/12/2015282Author added Marty
03/23/20151090aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Rules and Administration
03/23/20151223Author added Hawj
03/25/20151357Author added Hayden


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 263 Hawj; Stumpf; Sieben; Scalze
HF 256 Johnson, S.
Revisor No.: 15-1358
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: St. Paul Pig's Eye regional park improvements grant bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/22/2015114Introduction and first reading 
01/22/2015Referred to Capital Investment


SF 264 Hawj; Sieben; Scalze; Kent
HF 255 Johnson, S.
Revisor No.: 15-1357
Topic: Counties-Specific
Short Description: Ramsey county Battle Creek winter recreation area grant bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/22/2015115Introduction and first reading 
01/22/2015Referred to Capital Investment


SF 282 Hawj; Marty; Goodwin; Hayden
HF 997 Clark
Revisor No.: 15-1558
Topic: Housing and Housing Finance Agency
Short Description: Housing opportunities made equitable (HOME) pilot project appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/2015124Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2015Referred to Finance
03/04/2015533Author stricken Nelson
See SF2101, Art. 5


SF 297 Hawj; Reinert; Saxhaug
HF 501 Fenton
Revisor No.: 15-1308
Topic: Elections
Short Description: Overseas voting modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/2015127Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2015Referred to Rules and Administration
See HF501
See SF455, Art. 1, Sec. 11, 16-19, 47


SF 310 Hayden; Ingebrigtsen; Saxhaug; Pappas; Hawj
HF 336 Clark
Revisor No.: 15-1479
Topic: Minorities and Protected Groups
Short Description: Violence against Asian women and children working group establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/2015129Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2015Referred to State and Local Government
03/02/2015465aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Health, Human Services and Housing
03/16/2015879Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance
See SF1458, Art. 8, Sec. 58, Art. 14, Sec. 3


SF 311 Johnson; Hayden; Saxhaug; Ingebrigtsen; Hawj
HF 335 Clark
Revisor No.: 15-1377
Topic: Housing and Housing Finance Agency
Short Description: Exploited women and children rental assistance program establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/2015129Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
03/25/20151331aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance


SF 335 Marty; Hawj; Goodwin; Hayden
HF 351 Clark
Revisor No.: 15-1855
Topic: Agriculture and Agriculture Department
Short Description: Genetically engineered food labeling regulations
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/2015133Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2015Referred to Commerce
01/29/2015174Author added Goodwin
02/09/2015246Author added Hayden


SF 358 Dziedzic; Marty; Dibble; Hawj
HF 221 Davnie
Revisor No.: 15-1553
Topic: Fertilizers and Pesticides
Short Description: First class cities pesticide control state preemption elimination
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/29/2015161Introduction and first reading 
01/29/2015Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development


SF 371 Hawj; Cohen; Sieben; Kent; Wiger
HF 760 Johnson, S.
Revisor No.: 15-1229
Topic: Railroads, Rail Lines, and LRT
Short Description: East metro rail corridor bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/29/2015163Introduction and first reading 
01/29/2015Referred to Capital Investment


SF 372 Hawj; Cohen; Sieben; Kent; Wiger
HF 761 Johnson, S.
Revisor No.: 15-1228
Topic: Railroads, Rail Lines, and LRT
Short Description: East metro rail corridor appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/29/2015163Introduction and first reading 
01/29/2015Referred to Capital Investment


SF 378 Hawj; Scalze; Dibble; Dziedzic; Osmek
HF 946 Hackbarth
Revisor No.: 15-1832
Topic: Parks and Trails
Short Description: Metropolitan regional parks operation and maintenance appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/29/2015164Introduction and first reading 
01/29/2015Referred to Finance
See HF846, Art. 3, Sec. 5 (vetoed)
See SF5, Art. 3, Sec. 5 (First Special Session)


SF 436 Marty; Fischbach; Cohen; Pappas; Hawj
HF 426 Lesch
Revisor No.: 15-1898
Topic: Zoos
Short Description: Como zoo habitat preservation exhibit renovation phase 1 bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/29/2015173Introduction and first reading 
01/29/2015Referred to Capital Investment


SF 487 Dziedzic; Tomassoni; Hawj; Ruud
HF 1136 Dean, M.
Revisor No.: 15-2160
Topic: Employment and Economic Development Department
Short Description: Twin Cities RISE! performance grants appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/2015189Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2015Referred to Finance
02/09/2015246Author added Ruud
See HF3, Art. 1, Sec. 2 (First Special Session)


SF 513 Hawj; Wiklund; Eken; Pappas; Clausen
HF 1843 Smith
Revisor No.: 15-1924
Topic: Food and Nutrition
Short Description: Mobile food shelf grant program establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/2015193Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
03/05/2015561Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance
See SF1458, Art. 14, Sec. 2


SF 521 Hawj; Hoffman; Tomassoni; Ruud; Dziedzic
HF 662 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 15-2036
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Neighborhood development center small business incubator grants appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/05/2015205Introduction and first reading 
02/05/2015Referred to Finance
See SF2101, Art. 5


SF 534 Hawj; Pappas; Hayden; Nelson; Dahms
HF 153 Clark
Revisor No.: 15-0505
Topic: Metropolitan Area
Short Description: Metropolitan land use planning urban agriculture development zones inclusion requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/05/2015207Introduction and first reading 
02/05/2015Referred to State and Local Government
03/25/20151358Withdrawn and re-referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/26/20151398Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance


SF 547 Hawj; Hoffman; Tomassoni
HF 590 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 15-1223
Topic: Buildings and Building Codes
Short Description: Humanities center main building asset preservation appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/05/2015209Introduction and first reading 
02/05/2015Referred to Capital Investment


SF 573 Hawj; Pappas; Scalze; Kent; Sieben
HF 494 Johnson, S.
Revisor No.: 15-2122
Topic: Natural Resources and Natural Resources Department
Short Description: Wakan Tipi center bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/05/2015213Introduction and first reading 
02/05/2015Referred to Capital Investment


SF 580 Hawj
HF 477 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 15-1940
Topic: Retirement-Public and State Employees
Short Description: Public employees retirement association (PERA) independent school district #625, St. Paul; employee prior service credit purchase authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/05/2015214Introduction and first reading 
02/05/2015Referred to State and Local Government
See SF1398, Art. 11, Sec. 7


SF 585 Cohen; Pappas; Hawj
HF 609 Pinto
Revisor No.: 15-1590
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: St. Paul housing and redevelopment authority redevelopment tax increment financing (TIF) districts establishment authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/05/2015216Introduction and first reading 
02/05/2015Referred to Taxes
See HF848, Art. 7, Sec. 14 (vetoed)


SF 612 Eaton; Dibble; Wiger; Hawj; Carlson
HF 1618 Fischer
Revisor No.: 15-2481
Topic: Hunting and Game
Short Description: Wolf hunting moratorium reinstatement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/05/2015220Introduction and first reading 
02/05/2015Referred to Environment and Energy
02/09/2015247Authors added Hawj; Carlson


SF 621 Hawj; Hoffman; Sparks; Cohen; Pappas
HF 454 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 15-1204
Topic: Arts
Short Description: Minnesota humanities center bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/09/2015233Introduction and first reading 
02/09/2015Referred to Capital Investment


SF 636 Hawj; Hayden; Fischbach; Clausen; Rosen
HF 778 Pierson
Revisor No.: 15-2096
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Early dental prevention initiative development and dental operatory expansion grants appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/09/2015236Introduction and first reading 
02/09/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
03/19/2015987aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
See SF1458, Art. 8, Sec. 23


SF 637 Pappas; Reinert; Jensen; Hawj; Ortman
HF 1466 Loonan
Revisor No.: 15-2162
Topic: Liquor
Short Description: Microdistilleries off-sales and self-distribution of products and temporary licenses for social events authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/09/2015236Introduction and first reading 
02/09/2015Referred to Commerce
See SF1238, Art. 2, Sec. 5


SF 643 Hayden; Rosen; Lourey; Hawj; Marty
HF 1252 Hamilton
Revisor No.: 15-2425
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Low-income uninsured adults and children health programs establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/09/2015237Introduction and first reading 
02/09/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
03/04/2015516Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance
See SF1458


SF 663 Scalze; Osmek; Marty; Hawj; Housley
HF 476 Hausman
Revisor No.: 15-0112
Topic: Parks and Trails
Short Description: Regional recreational open space lands interest earnings metropolitan council use requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/09/2015240Introduction and first reading 
02/09/2015Referred to State and Local Government


SF 676 Dahle; Tomassoni; Newman; Ruud; Hawj
HF 557 Bly
Revisor No.: 15-2149
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Crosswinds integration magnet school and charter schools small schools generation eligibility establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/09/2015242Introduction and first reading 
02/09/2015Referred to Finance
03/09/2015616Authors added Ruud; Hawj


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 694 Hawj; Pappas; Cohen
HF 716 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 15-2441
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: St. Paul port authority provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/09/2015245Introduction and first reading 
02/09/2015Referred to State and Local Government
03/04/2015518Comm report: To pass 
03/04/2015521Second reading 
04/28/20152935Special Order 
04/28/20152935Third reading Passed 


SF 770 Hawj; Franzen; Westrom; Tomassoni
HF 911 Johnson, S.
Revisor No.: 15-2536
Topic: Railroads, Rail Lines, and LRT
Short Description: Light rail transit (LRT) cars and stations announcement broadcasts in several languages requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/12/2015271Introduction and first reading 
02/12/2015Referred to Transportation and Public Safety


SF 779 Sieben; Rest; Hawj; Schmit; Bakk
HF 580 Winkler
Revisor No.: 15-2357
Topic: Employment and Economic Development Department
Short Description: Minnesota paid family and medical leave program analysis, report requirement and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/12/2015272Introduction and first reading 
02/12/2015Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/25/20151307aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
See HF3, Art. 2, Sec. 22 (First Special Session)


SF 797 Hayden; Hawj; Rosen; Eken; Marty
HF 832 Hamilton
Revisor No.: 15-2592
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Local public health grants appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/12/2015275Introduction and first reading 
02/12/2015Referred to Finance


SF 864 Hawj; Dibble
HF 900 Johnson, S.
Revisor No.: 15-2516
Topic: Public Safety and Public Safety Department
Short Description: Crisis de-escalation training for peace officers establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/16/2015308Introduction and first reading 
02/16/2015Referred to Judiciary
See SF406, Art. 1, Sec. 11


SF 865 Marty; Hawj; Goodwin; Rosen
HF 1196 Lesch
Revisor No.: 15-1895
Topic: Notaries Public
Short Description: Notaries performance of civil marriages authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/16/2015308Introduction and first reading 
02/16/2015Referred to Judiciary


SF 875 Hawj; Scalze; Marty; Pappas; Sieben
HF 896 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 15-2774
Topic: Parks and Trails
Short Description: St. Paul Phalen Park Chinese garden appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/16/2015309Introduction and first reading 
02/16/2015Referred to Finance


SF 876 Hawj; Scalze; Marty; Cohen; Pappas
HF 895 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 15-2776
Topic: Parks and Trails
Short Description: St. Paul Phalen Park Chinese garden bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/16/2015309Introduction and first reading 
02/16/2015Referred to Capital Investment


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 966 Hawj; Hoffman
HF 1013 Franson
Revisor No.: 15-2691
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Medical assistance (MA) payment rates reimbursement for managed care and fee-for-service visits of skilled nurses, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/19/2015363Introduction and first reading 
02/19/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
02/26/2015450Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance


SF 977 Dziedzic; Rest; Dibble; Hawj
HF 411 Wagenius
Revisor No.: 15-1944
Topic: Natural Resources and Natural Resources Department
Short Description: Pollinator-friendly neighborhood program establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/19/2015365Introduction and first reading 
02/19/2015Referred to Environment and Energy


SF 1000 Wiger; Saxhaug; Hawj; Miller; Johnson
HF 2096 Peterson
Revisor No.: 15-2066
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Global workforce development grant program establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/19/2015368Introduction and first reading 
02/19/2015Referred to Education


SF 1016 Pappas; Cohen; Marty; Hawj; Senjem
HF 909 Hausman
Revisor No.: 15-2791
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: St. Paul College health and science alliance center addition and west tower renovation bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/2015390Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2015Referred to Capital Investment


SF 1036 Hawj; Pappas; Cohen; Scalze; Marty
HF 1017 Lillie
Revisor No.: 15-2673
Topic: Athletics
Short Description: Culturally relevant sport courts and fields bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/2015393Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2015Referred to Capital Investment


SF 1037 Hawj; Dibble; Tomassoni; Saxhaug
HF 1417 Kahn
Revisor No.: 15-1712
Topic: Arts
Short Description: African culture, heritage, and arts programs grants appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/2015393Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2015Referred to Finance
03/09/2015617Author added Saxhaug


SF 1056 Wiklund; Brown; Hawj; Senjem; Nelson
HF 1258 Franson
Revisor No.: 15-2334
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Organ donation among underserved communities grant program establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/2015396Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
03/26/20151387Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance
03/26/20151397Author added Nelson


SF 1069 Hawj; Pappas; Marty; Wiger
HF 1016 Lillie
Revisor No.: 15-2674
Topic: Athletics
Short Description: Culturally relevant sport courts and fields establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/2015398Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2015Referred to Finance
03/11/2015686Author stricken Scalze


SF 1077 Dahle; Hawj; Marty; Hoffman
HF 1395 Schomacker
Revisor No.: 15-2955
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Renewable energy standard increase and extension
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/2015399Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2015Referred to Environment and Energy


SF 1098 Dibble; Hawj; Marty
HF 1870 Loonan
Revisor No.: 15-2923
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Energy optimization project goals; cogeneration projects inclusion in energy conservation plans
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/2015403Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2015Referred to Environment and Energy
See SF1431, Sec. 14


SF 1128 Hawj; Dibble; Pappas; Kent; Marty
HF 1205 Johnson, S.
Revisor No.: 15-3080
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department
Short Description: St. Paul engine brake use on I-94 regulation authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/26/2015434Introduction and first reading 
02/26/2015Referred to Transportation and Public Safety
03/11/2015645Comm report: To pass 
03/11/2015670Second reading 
4869Rule 47, returned to Transportation and Public Safety
See SF1647, Art. 2, Sec. 53


SF 1136 Hoffman; Marty; Hawj; Tomassoni; Dahle
HF 1492 Selcer
Revisor No.: 15-3099
Topic: Disabilities and Access
Short Description: Accessibility signs modification requirements; traffic and parking signs and state agency printed and digital media accessibility modifications requirements and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/26/2015436Introduction and first reading 
02/26/2015Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/18/2015934aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Transportation and Public Safety
03/25/20151309aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to State and Local Government
04/09/20151496Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance


SF 1154 Dziedzic; Osmek; Scalze; Hawj; Dibble
HF 1105 Vogel
Revisor No.: 15-2493
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Urban challenge grants program modification and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/26/2015439Introduction and first reading 
02/26/2015Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/02/2015507Author added Dibble
03/12/2015765aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
See HF3, Art. 1, Sec. 2 (First Special Session)


SF 1178 Hoffman; Hawj; Weber; Rosen; Scalze
HF 1320 O'Neill
Revisor No.: 15-1552
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Energy conservation improvement plan programs eligibility expansion for use of energy storage systems; Made in Minnesota energy storage systems rebate program establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/26/2015443Introduction and first reading 
02/26/2015Referred to Environment and Energy
03/02/2015507Author added Scalze
03/23/20151189aComm report: Amended, No recommendation, re-referred to Finance


SF 1234 Hawj; Pappas; Kent; Cohen; Scalze
HF 1310 Johnson, S.
Revisor No.: 15-3012
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department
Short Description: St. Paul Kellogg-Third Street bridge reconstruction bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/02/2015495Introduction and first reading 
03/02/2015Referred to Capital Investment


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 1257 Carlson; Eken; Hawj; Fischbach
HF 1382 Backer
Revisor No.: 15-2895
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Minnesota state council on disability appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/02/2015499Introduction and first reading 
03/02/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 1272 Hawj; Hoffman; Senjem; Fischbach
HF 1341 Pierson
Revisor No.: 15-3224
Topic: Disabilities and Access
Short Description: Deaf and hard-of-hearing services division funding and deaf, deafblind, or hard-of-hearing persons services grant program appropriations
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/02/2015501Introduction and first reading 
03/02/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
04/07/20151429aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
See SF1458, Art. 14, Sec. 2


SF 1326 Hawj; Schmit; Scalze; Rosen; Pederson
HF 1175 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 15-2822
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Brownfields revitalization and environmental restoration loans and grants appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/04/2015525Introduction and first reading 
03/04/2015Referred to Finance


SF 1331 Cohen; Pappas; Metzen; Rosen; Hawj
HF 1487 Hausman
Revisor No.: 15-2986
Topic: Arts
Short Description: Minnesota Museum of American Art improvements bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/04/2015526Introduction and first reading 
03/04/2015Referred to Capital Investment


SF 1333 Marty; Cohen; Pappas; Hawj
HF 1817 Lesch
Revisor No.: 15-3217
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Como Park zoo and conservatory program development grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/04/2015527Introduction and first reading 
03/04/2015Referred to Finance
See SF5, Art. 3, Sec. 3, Sub. 8 (First Special Session)


SF 1344 Hayden; Hoffman; Hawj
HF 1398 Clark
Revisor No.: 15-3368
Topic: Housing and Housing Finance Agency
Short Description: Dustin Luke Shields Act; lead poisoning prevention provisions modification and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/04/2015528Introduction and first reading 
03/04/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
03/05/2015577Author added Hoffman
03/16/2015909Author added Hawj


SF 1406 Hawj; Gazelka; Saxhaug; Lourey; Weber
HF 1429 Dill
Revisor No.: 15-0290
Topic: Lands
Short Description: Omnibus lands bill
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/05/2015569Introduction and first reading 
03/05/2015Referred to Environment and Energy
03/23/20151223Author added Weber
03/25/20151336aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/25/20151353Second reading 
04/21/20152085aSpecial Order: Amended 
04/21/20152086Third reading Passed 
05/07/20153396Returned from House with amendment 
05/07/20153397Senate concurred and repassed bill 
05/07/20153397Third reading 
Presentment date 05/11/15
05/15/20153567Governor's action Approval 05/14/15
05/15/20153568Secretary of State Chapter 25 05/14/15
Effective date 05/15/15


SF 1419 Pappas; Hayden; Hawj; Saxhaug
HF 1353 Laine
Revisor No.: 15-3250
Topic: 
Short Description: Latino affairs, African heritage and Asian-Pacific Minnesotans councils as part of legislative branch authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/05/2015571Introduction and first reading 
03/05/2015Referred to State and Local Government
03/09/2015617Author added Hawj
04/14/20151550Author added Saxhaug
See SF888, Art. 2, Sec. 5, 86, 87, Sub. 3, 88(a)


SF 1431 Marty; Eaton; Sieben; Hoffman; Hawj
HF 1678 Hortman
Revisor No.: 15-0093
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Omnibus energy bill
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/05/2015573Introduction and first reading 
03/05/2015Referred to Environment and Energy
03/23/20151190aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/23/20151218Second reading 
4868Rule 47, returned to Environment and Energy
See HF2749, Art. 6, Sec. 4


SF 1448 Hawj
HF 1523 Wagenius
Revisor No.: 15-0308
Topic: Environment
Short Description: Minnesota Environmental Contamination Awareness Act
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/09/2015597Introduction and first reading 
03/09/2015Referred to Environment and Energy


SF 1456 Rest; Bakk; Senjem; Hawj; Dahle
HF 1483 Dill
Revisor No.: 15-2871
Topic: Historic Sites and Historical Societies
Short Description: Historic preservation corps creation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/09/2015599Introduction and first reading 
03/09/2015Referred to State and Local Government
03/19/20151007aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/25/20151304aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Rules and Administration
03/25/2015Joint rule 2.03, referred to Rules and Administration
4869Withdrawn 
Joint rule 3.02, returned to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development


SF 1463 Kent; Housley; Dibble; Hawj; Wiger
HF 1617 Fenton
Revisor No.: 15-3321
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department
Short Description: Gateway corridor transitway grant bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/09/2015600Introduction and first reading 
03/09/2015Referred to Capital Investment


SF 1464 Kent; Housley; Dibble; Hawj; Wiger
HF 1616 Fenton
Revisor No.: 15-3322
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department
Short Description: Gateway corridor transitway grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/09/2015600Introduction and first reading 
03/09/2015Referred to Capital Investment
03/11/2015687Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance


SF 1468 Goodwin; Kent; Eaton; Hawj
HF 47 Bernardy
Revisor No.: 15-0758
Topic: Elections
Short Description: Early voting authorization, procedure establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/09/2015601Introduction and first reading 
03/09/2015Referred to Rules and Administration


SF 1469 Goodwin; Kent; Eaton; Hawj
HF 728 Bernardy
Revisor No.: 15-2300
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Cancer incidence data rules adoption requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/09/2015601Introduction and first reading 
03/09/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 1516 Hoffman; Ingebrigtsen; Dibble; Hawj; Westrom
HF 1548 Howe
Revisor No.: 15-3233
Topic: Motor Vehicles
Short Description: Natural gas vehicle and fueling station rebate program
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/09/2015609Introduction and first reading 
03/09/2015Referred to Environment and Energy
04/07/20151479aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
04/16/20151744Author added Westrom


SF 1568 Dziedzic; Hawj; Saxhaug; Dibble
HF 1644 Clark
Revisor No.: 15-1947
Topic: Housing and Housing Finance Agency
Short Description: Open Access Connection voice mail services appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/11/2015673Introduction and first reading 
03/11/2015Referred to Finance
See SF2101, Art. 5


SF 1582 Hawj; Goodwin; Rosen; Pappas; Hall
HF 1687 Lesch
Revisor No.: 15-3591
Topic: Marriage and Marriage Dissolution
Short Description: Civil marriages performed by legislators authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/11/2015675Introduction and first reading 
03/11/2015Referred to Judiciary
03/17/20165124Author added Pappas
03/30/20165352Comm report: To pass and re-referred to State and Local Government
03/30/20165383Author added Hall
04/06/20165627Comm report: To pass 
04/06/20165702Second reading 


SF 1589 Dziedzic; Hawj
HF 2194 Gunther
Revisor No.: 15-3331
Topic: Employment and Economic Development Department
Short Description: Youth employment programs grants appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/11/2015676Introduction and first reading 
03/11/2015Referred to Finance
See HF3, Art. 1, Sec. 2 (First Special Session)


SF 1601 Pappas; Hawj; Hoffman; Kiffmeyer; Hayden
HF 1837 Hamilton
Revisor No.: 15-3576
Topic: Appropriations
Short Description: Little Africa revolving loan fund and virtual marketing network appropriations
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/11/2015677Introduction and first reading 
03/11/2015Referred to Finance
See SF2101, Art. 5


SF 1672 Scalze; Osmek; Marty; Hawj; Housley
Revisor No.: 15-3636
Topic: Parks and Trails
Short Description: Metropolitan parks appropriations interest payments use modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/2015776Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2015Referred to Finance
See HF846, Art. 4, Sec. 138 (vetoed)
See SF5, Art. 4, Sec. 138 (First Special Session)


SF 1690 Hawj; Ingebrigtsen; Scalze; Marty; Westrom
HF 1704 Youakim
Revisor No.: 15-0298
Topic: Gambling and Lottery
Short Description: Lottery in lieu tax revenue parks and trails grants eligibility modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/2015779Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2015Referred to Taxes


SF 1691 Hawj; Hayden; Hoffman; Lourey; Rosen
HF 1880 Schoen
Revisor No.: 15-3668
Topic: Minorities and Protected Groups
Short Description: Southeast Asian veterans culturally specific mental health services appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/2015779Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2015Referred to Finance
See SF1458, Art. 14, Sec. 2


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 1781 Pappas; Hoffman; Hawj
HF 1930 Hamilton
Revisor No.: 15-3682
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Hmong and southeast Asian children and families early childhood resources access assistance and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/16/2015902Introduction and first reading 
03/16/2015Referred to Finance


SF 1796 Hawj
HF 1873 Moran
Revisor No.: 15-3406
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Lifetrack Resources immigrant and refugee collaborative programs grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/16/2015904Introduction and first reading 
03/16/2015Referred to Finance


SF 1801 Hawj; Marty
HF 2000 Moran
Revisor No.: 15-3445
Topic: Housing and Housing Finance Agency
Short Description: Ramsey county community stabilization project grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/16/2015905Introduction and first reading 
03/16/2015Referred to Finance


SF 1854 Wiger; Kent; Hawj
HF 1772 Lillie
Revisor No.: 15-3484
Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges
Short Description: Sergeant Joseph Bergeron memorial highway designation on trunk highway #36 in Maplewood
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/18/2015968Introduction and first reading 
03/18/2015Referred to Transportation and Public Safety
03/26/20151384Comm report: To pass 
03/26/20151392Second reading 
05/08/20153441Special Order 
05/08/20153441Third reading Passed 
05/11/20153456Author added Hawj
05/15/20153569Returned from House 
Presentment date 05/15/15
4864Governor's action Approval 05/19/15
4865Secretary of State Chapter 46 05/19/15
Effective date 05/20/15


SF 1889 Hawj; Eken
HF 1739 Pierson
Revisor No.: 15-3107
Topic: Senior Citizens
Short Description: In-home and community services for older adults with vision loss grant program establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/19/20151048Introduction and first reading 
03/19/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
04/07/20151424aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance


SF 1917 Champion; Tomassoni; Hawj; Hayden; Bonoff
HF 2099 Mariani
Revisor No.: 15-3846
Topic: Labor, Employment, and Labor and Industry Department
Short Description: Emerging Workforce Coalition appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/19/20151052Introduction and first reading 
03/19/2015Referred to Finance
See SF2101, Art. 5


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 1983 Hawj; Dziedzic; Champion; Franzen
HF 2023 Allen
Revisor No.: 15-3944
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Culturally appropriate fitness grants for immigrant women appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/26/20151393Introduction and first reading 
03/26/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 1987 Hawj; Dziedzic; Schmit; Sparks; Saxhaug
HF 2219 Uglem
Revisor No.: 15-3428
Topic: Forests and Trees
Short Description: Shade tree removal and replacement grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/26/20151393Introduction and first reading 
03/26/2015Referred to Finance


SF 1997 Hawj; Tomassoni
HF 2144 Allen
Revisor No.: 15-4039
Topic: Arts
Short Description: Minnesota Humanities Center board of directors filmmakers and production companies grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/26/20151395Introduction and first reading 
03/26/2015Referred to Finance


SF 1998 Hawj; Tomassoni; Metzen; Ingebrigtsen; Scalze
HF 2171 Johnson, S.
Revisor No.: 15-3824
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Eastside Enterprise Center grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/26/20151395Introduction and first reading 
03/26/2015Referred to Finance
See SF2101, Art. 5


SF 1999 Hawj; Tomassoni; Metzen; Ingebrigtsen; Scalze
HF 2170 Hamilton
Revisor No.: 15-3823
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Asian Economic Development Association grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/26/20151395Introduction and first reading 
03/26/2015Referred to Finance
See SF2101, Art. 5


SF 2013 Hoffman; Sparks; Hawj; Tomassoni
HF 2157 Gunther
Revisor No.: 15-3994
Topic: Employment and Economic Development Department
Short Description: Workforce on-ramp grant program establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/07/20151490Introduction and first reading 
04/07/2015Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development


SF 2068 Hawj; Eaton; Marty; Hoffman
HF 2216 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 15-4168
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: North East Neighborhoods block nurse program grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/14/20151547Introduction and first reading 
04/14/2015Referred to Finance


SF 2075 Hawj
HF 2214 Hamilton
Revisor No.: 15-4041
Topic: Immigrants and Aliens
Short Description: Southeast Asian refugee community outdoor education outreach appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/14/20151550Introduction and first reading 
04/14/2015Referred to Finance
See Art. 3, Sec. 3, Sub. 8


SF 2130 Hawj; Hayden; Schmit
HF 2238 Clark
Revisor No.: 15-4148
Topic: Housing and Housing Finance Agency
Short Description: Housing opportunities made equitable (HOME) pilot project bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/28/20152929Introduction and first reading 
04/28/2015Referred to Capital Investment


SF 2131 Hawj; Hayden; Schmit
HF 2239 Clark
Revisor No.: 15-4147
Topic: Housing and Housing Finance Agency
Short Description: Affordable owner-occupied housing infrastructure bonds authorization and appropriations
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/28/20152929Introduction and first reading 
04/28/2015Referred to Capital Investment


SF 2163 Eaton; Dahle; Bakk; Metzen; Hawj
Revisor No.: 15-4153
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Minnesota Health Plan establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/11/20153456Introduction and first reading 
05/11/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


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 2403 Hawj; Pappas; Marty
Revisor No.: 15-4193
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: St. Paul district councils community involvement grants appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20164914Introduction and first reading 
03/08/2016Referred to Finance


SF 2417 Hoffman; Johnson; Bonoff; Metzen; Hawj
HF 2748 Selcer
Revisor No.: 16-5650
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: St. Paul temporary liquor license issuance to India Association of Minnesota
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/20164937Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2016Referred to Commerce


SF 2455 Nelson; Carlson; Clausen; Hawj; Abeler
HF 3738 McDonald
Revisor No.: 16-5624
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Intermediate care facilities for persons with developmental disabilities (ICF/DD) and home and community-based services providers reimbursement rates modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/20164943Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2016Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 2456 Sieben; Wiger; Kent; Pappas; Hawj
HF 2595 McNamara
Revisor No.: 16-5381
Topic: Counties-Specific
Short Description: Red Rock corridor transitway Washington county regional railroad authority grant bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/20164944Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2016Referred to Capital Investment


SF 2472 Hawj; Cohen; Scalze; Kent; Pappas
HF 2612 Lillie
Revisor No.: 16-5263
Topic: Recreation, Tourism, and Amusement
Short Description: Battle creek winter recreation area bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/20164946Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2016Referred to Capital Investment


SF 2485 Hoffman; Abeler; Wiklund; Hawj
HF 2703 Zerwas
Revisor No.: 16-6084
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Medical assistance (MA) eligibility determination by federally qualified health centers requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/20164948Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2016Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
04/01/20165436Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance


SF 2496 Hayden; Hawj
HF 2818 Clark
Revisor No.: 16-6318
Topic: Agriculture and Agriculture Department
Short Description: East Phillips indoor urban farm appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/20164950Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2016Referred to Finance


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 2542 Hoffman; Saxhaug; Hawj; Abeler; Reinert
HF 2624 Newton
Revisor No.: 16-5775
Topic: Military and Military Affairs Department
Short Description: Military personnel on active duty retake of failed road test authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/20164958Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2016Referred to Transportation and Public Safety
04/04/20165482Comm report: To pass 
04/04/20165515Second reading 
04/25/20165954Special Order 
04/25/20165954Third reading Passed 


SF 2553 Pappas; Hawj; Cohen; Clausen
HF 2860 Moran
Revisor No.: 16-5846
Topic: Education-School Districts, Specific
Short Description: Independent school district #625, St. Paul; underrepresented populations teacher recruitment grants establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/20164960Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2016Referred to Education
03/24/20165245Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance


SF 2558 Sieben; Pappas; Franzen; Bakk; Hawj
HF 2963 Metsa
Revisor No.: 16-6370
Topic: Children and Families
Short Description: Family and medical leave benefit insurance program establishment; wage tax imposition; rulemaking; account creation; appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/20164961Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2016Referred to State and Local Government
03/17/20165061aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary
03/21/20165142aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
04/01/20165437aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
04/18/20165898aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes


SF 2666 Clausen; Sheran; Hawj
HF 2737 Moran
Revisor No.: 16-6070
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Family assets for independence appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20165029Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2016Referred to Finance


SF 2693 Hawj
HF 2570 Fischer
Revisor No.: 16-5393
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department
Short Description: Rush Line corridor transitway bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20165033Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2016Referred to Capital Investment


SF 2706 Hawj; Cohen; Tomassoni; Champion; Hayden
HF 3018 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 16-5822
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: St. Paul east side freedom library bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20165035Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2016Referred to Capital Investment
03/29/20165325Author added Hayden


SF 2719 Jensen; Sheran; Hawj; Schmit; Eken
HF 2499 Thissen
Revisor No.: 16-5547
Topic: Education-Higher
Short Description: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) and University of Minnesota (U of M) bookstores price-matching policies requirement; performance goal for cost reduction
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20165037Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2016Referred to Higher Education and Workforce Development


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 2732 Hawj; Hayden
HF 2738 Moran
Revisor No.: 16-6189
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: After-school, culturally focused arts program for underperforming kindergarten through grade 5 students appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20165039Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2016Referred to Education


SF 2733 Hawj; Sheran; Eaton; Jensen
HF 2992 Rarick
Revisor No.: 16-4753
Topic: Labor, Employment, and Labor and Industry Department
Short Description: AWAIR (a workplace accident and injury reduction) program provisions modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20165039Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2016Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/23/20165220Comm report: To pass 
03/23/20165223Second reading 
04/27/20166494Special Order 
04/27/20166494Third reading Passed 
05/18/20167163Returned from House 
Presentment date 05/18/16
05/20/20167264Governor's action Approval 05/19/16
05/20/20167264Secretary of State Chapter 128 05/19/16
Effective date 08/01/16


SF 2738 Hayden; Eaton; Hawj; Dziedzic
HF 3017 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 16-5989
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: Targeted group business program for certain larger businesses
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20165040Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2016Referred to State and Local Government
03/17/20165125Author added Dziedzic
04/06/20165632aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance


SF 2739 Hayden; Eaton; Hawj; Dziedzic
HF 3016 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 16-5988
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Minority business development and contract procurement appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20165040Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2016Referred to Finance
03/17/20165126Author added Dziedzic


SF 2760 Hawj
HF 3401 Kiel
Revisor No.: 16-4908
Topic: Parks and Trails
Short Description: Omnibus lands bill
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20165044Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2016Referred to Environment and Energy
04/11/20165749aComm report: To pass as amended 
04/11/20165799Second reading 
04/26/20166484aSpecial Order: Amended 
04/26/20166485Third reading Passed 
05/12/20167006Returned from House with amendment 
05/12/20167007Senate not concur, conference committee of 3 requested 
05/16/20167047Senate conferees Hawj; Saxhaug; Weber
05/17/20167060House conferees Kiel; Hackbarth; Ecklund
05/19/20167232cConference committee report, delete everything 
05/19/2016Senate adopted CC report and repassed bill 
05/19/20167259Third reading 
05/20/20167265House adopted SCC report and repassed bill 
Presentment date 05/20/16
8183Governor's action Approval 05/22/16
8184Secretary of State Chapter 154 05/22/16
Effective date 05/23/16


SF 2761 Hawj; Pappas; Marty
HF 2578 Hausman
Revisor No.: 16-5448
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: College readiness academy appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20165044Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2016Referred to Finance
See HF2749, Art. 32, Sec. 5, Sub. 3


SF 2766 Carlson; Eaton; Hawj; Marty; Tomassoni
HF 2978 Erhardt
Revisor No.: 16-6267
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Political contribution income tax credit reinstatement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20165045Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2016Referred to Taxes
03/21/20165168Author added Tomassoni


SF 2770 Kent; Hawj; Dahle
Revisor No.: 16-4807
Topic: Insurance-Motor Vehicles
Short Description: Automobile insurance rates and coverages regulation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20165046Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2016Referred to Commerce
03/17/20165126Author added Dahle


SF 2824 Hawj
HF 3429 Pierson
Revisor No.: 16-6501
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: School-based sealant grant program establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/20165100Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2016Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
04/04/20165513aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance


SF 2841 Sheran; Hawj; Stumpf; Eken
HF 2500 Thissen
Revisor No.: 16-5548
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: TRIO student support services appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/20165103Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2016Referred to Higher Education and Workforce Development
03/23/20165240Author added Eken
03/23/20165240Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance


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 2873 Hawj
HF 3280 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 16-6493
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Asian economic development association (AEDA) pilot art incubator and creative enterprise center grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/20165108Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2016Referred to Finance


SF 2969 Eaton; Dibble; Wiger; Hawj
HF 3816 Rosenthal
Revisor No.: 16-6628
Topic: Hunting and Game
Short Description: Open season for taking wolves prohibition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/20165123Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2016Referred to Environment and Energy
03/24/20165264Author added Hawj


SF 2992 Hawj; Hoffman
HF 2505 Johnson, S.
Revisor No.: 16-5575
Topic: Military and Military Affairs Department
Short Description: Past military service income tax credit modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/20165151Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2016Referred to Taxes


SF 3010 Hawj; Schmit; Tomassoni
HF 2716 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 16-5870
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Career pathways competitive grant program appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/20165154Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2016Referred to Finance


SF 3038 Franzen; Hawj
HF 2753 O'Neill
Revisor No.: 16-5643
Topic: Public Safety and Public Safety Department
Short Description: Children in need of protection or services or in foster care grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/20165158Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2016Referred to Finance
See HF2749, Art. 4, Sec. 6


SF 3042 Hawj; Hoffman
HF 2764 Johnson, S.
Revisor No.: 16-5959
Topic: Veterans and Veterans Affairs Department
Short Description: Motor vehicle registration tax disabled veterans exemption
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/20165159Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2016Referred to Finance


SF 3123 Hawj; Kent; Wiger
HF 3630 Hausman
Revisor No.: 16-6880
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department
Short Description: St. Paul district councils public transit development and use outreach and education grants appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/23/20165230Introduction and first reading 
03/23/2016Referred to Finance
04/14/20165816Author stricken Dibble


SF 3124 Hawj; Wiger; Johnson; Clausen; Nelson
Revisor No.: 16-6923
Topic: Boards
Short Description: Montessori-specific teaching licenses creation and issuance by board of teaching
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/23/20165230Introduction and first reading 
03/23/2016Referred to Education


SF 3146 Dziedzic; Tomassoni; Hawj; Hoffman
Revisor No.: 16-6801
Topic: Labor, Employment, and Labor and Industry Department
Short Description: Youth-at-work grant program appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/23/20165234Introduction and first reading 
03/23/2016Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
04/01/20165461Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance
04/14/20165816Author added Hoffman
See HF2749, Art. 12, Sec. 2, Sub. 2, clause (k), Sec. 9


SF 3151 Pappas; Sieben; Carlson; Hawj
HF 3507 Nelson
Revisor No.: 16-6302
Topic: Taxation-Income
Short Description: Individual income tax suspended political contribution credit reinstatement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/23/20165235Introduction and first reading 
03/23/2016Referred to Taxes
04/18/20165897Author added Hawj


SF 3152 Pappas; Hawj
HF 3444 Moran
Revisor No.: 16-6820
Topic: Employment and Economic Development Department
Short Description: YWCA career pathways and workforce development program appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/23/20165235Introduction and first reading 
03/23/2016Referred to Finance
04/21/20165941Author added Hawj


SF 3178 Hawj; Hayden; Nelson; Ingebrigtsen; Champion
HF 3544 Hamilton
Revisor No.: 16-6972
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Asian economic development association appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/24/20165253Introduction and first reading 
03/24/2016Referred to Finance


SF 3182 Cohen; Pappas; Hawj; Metzen; Rosen
HF 3697 Hausman
Revisor No.: 16-6719
Topic: Arts
Short Description: Minnesota museum of American art and integrated education facility bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/24/20165253Introduction and first reading 
03/24/2016Referred to Capital Investment


SF 3256 Dziedzic; Sparks; Jensen; Tomassoni; Hawj
HF 3748 Hansen
Revisor No.: 16-7100
Topic: 
Short Description: Diversity recruitment pilot project appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/29/20165313Introduction and first reading 
03/29/2016Referred to Finance


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 3260 Hawj; Hayden; Champion
HF 3445 Moran
Revisor No.: 16-6739
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Southeast Asian community business development grant program establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/29/20165314Introduction and first reading 
03/29/2016Referred to Finance


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 3268 Hawj; Saxhaug
Revisor No.: 16-7000
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Minnesota Hmong chamber of commerce grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/29/20165315Introduction and first reading 
03/29/2016Referred to Finance


SF 3279 Hawj; Hayden; Champion; Pappas
HF 3451 Moran
Revisor No.: 16-6767
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Family Values for Life appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/29/20165317Introduction and first reading 
03/29/2016Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 3298 Hawj; Bonoff; Marty
HF 2594 Kahn
Revisor No.: 16-5301
Topic: Environment
Short Description: Certified salt applicator program establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/29/20165320Introduction and first reading 
03/29/2016Referred to Environment and Energy


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 3406 Saxhaug; Hawj; Hayden
HF 3765 Persell
Revisor No.: 16-7178
Topic: Native Americans
Short Description: American Indian students educational disparities reduction appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/01/20165457Introduction and first reading 
04/01/2016Referred to Finance


SF 3423 Dziedzic; Hayden; Hoffman; Hawj
HF 3330 Kahn
Revisor No.: 16-6807
Topic: Immigrants and Aliens
Short Description: Somali youth and community resilience organizations grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/01/20165459Introduction and first reading 
04/01/2016Referred to Finance
04/14/20165817Author added Hoffman
04/21/20165941Author added Hawj
See HF2749, Art. 12, Sec. 2, Sub. 2, clause (s)


SF 3440 Hawj; Bonoff; Senjem; Champion
HF 3815 Isaacson
Revisor No.: 16-7237
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Minnesota Hmong chamber of commerce and progressive center for education and economic development, Inc. grants appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/04/20165517Introduction and first reading 
04/04/2016Referred to Finance


SF 3447 Hawj; Skoe; Abeler; Pratt
HF 3869 Bernardy
Revisor No.: 16-7131
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: State general business tax refund authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/04/20165520Introduction and first reading 
04/04/2016Referred to Taxes
04/07/20165734Author added Abeler
04/21/20165941Author added Pratt


SF 3470 Hawj; Marty; Scalze; Hoffman
HF 3922 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 16-7245
Topic: Minorities and Protected Groups
Short Description: Asian American leaders coalition anchor arts, culture and business incubator grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/06/20165705Introduction and first reading 
04/06/2016Referred to Finance


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 3515 Hawj
HF 3923 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 16-7342
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Low-income Asian communities small organizations working to reduce economic disparities competitive grants appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/11/20165801Introduction and first reading 
04/11/2016Referred to Finance


SF 3516 Hawj; Dziedzic
HF 3908 Johnson, S.
Revisor No.: 16-7327
Topic: Taxation-Income
Short Description: Communities of color low-income members employer income and corporate tax credit establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/11/20165801Introduction and first reading 
04/11/2016Referred to Taxes


SF 3542 Hawj
HF 3904 Zerwas
Revisor No.: 16-7338
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Medical assistance (MA) payment rates for dental services increase
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/14/20165814Introduction and first reading 
04/14/2016Referred to Finance


SF 3595 Housley; Champion; Reinert; Senjem; Hawj
Revisor No.: 16-7488
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: Purple as official state color designation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/28/20166538Introduction and first reading 
04/28/2016Referred to State and Local Government


SF 3603 Abeler; Gazelka; Hawj; Eken; Wiger
Revisor No.: 16-7314
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 Peoples Republic of China
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/02/20166569Introduction and first reading 
05/02/2016Referred to Judiciary
05/09/2016Author added Eken
05/21/20167284Author added Wiger


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 3613 Hawj; Abeler; Hoffman; Champion
HF 3992 Mullery
Revisor No.: 16-7492
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Hepatitis B-related health disparities nonprofit organization grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/10/20166869Introduction and first reading 
05/10/2016Referred to Finance


SF 3628 Hawj; Tomassoni
HF 4003 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 16-7560
Topic: Appropriations
Short Description: Land assembly for job creation grant account creation; land assembly for job creation grants authorization and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/19/20167209Introduction and first reading 
05/19/2016Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development


SR 15 Hawj
Revisor No.: 15-0058
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution honoring the memory of Vang Sao Thao
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/08/201546Introduction 
01/08/201546Referred to Rules and Administration


SR 21 Hawj
Revisor No.: 15-0019
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution commemorating the life of Chief Warrant Officer (Nai Koo) Shong Ger Thao
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/08/201547Introduction 
01/08/201547Referred to Rules and Administration


SR 159 Hoffman; Eaton; Hawj; Champion; Hayden
Revisor No.: 15-4377
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution recognizing the staff of Evergreen Park World Cultures Community School for its extraordinary support to students and family members during a time tragedy
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/12/20153526Introduction 
05/12/20153526Referred to Rules and Administration


SR 192 Hawj; Marty
Revisor No.: 15-4499
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution honoring Gladys Agatha Morton on her 90th birthday
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20164917Introduction 
03/08/20164917Referred to Rules and Administration
03/10/20164966Author added Marty


SR 225 Hawj
Revisor No.: 16-4698
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution recognizing September 7, 2015, as Hmong Minnesota Day at the Minnesota State Fair
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20164921Introduction 
03/08/20164921Referred to Rules and Administration


SR 226 Hawj
Revisor No.: 16-5130
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution congratulating Zoua Lor of St. Paul, Minnesota, on her 100th birthday
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20164922Introduction 
03/08/20164922Referred to Rules and Administration


SR 227 Hawj
Revisor No.: 16-5131
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution honoring the Hawj family on the 40th anniversary of their arrival in Minnesota
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20164922Introduction 
03/08/20164922Referred to Rules and Administration


SR 228 Hawj
Revisor No.: 16-4608
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution honoring the Franco-Hmong community
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20164922Introduction 
03/08/20164922Referred to Rules and Administration


SR 229 Hawj
Revisor No.: 16-5232
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution honoring Hmong-American activist Michael Her
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20164922Introduction 
03/08/20164922Referred to Rules and Administration


SR 230 Hawj
Revisor No.: 15-0817
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution honoring Sean Meng Lee of St. Paul on his graduation from Metropolitan State University
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20164922Introduction 
03/08/20164922Referred to Rules and Administration


SR 282 Hawj; Pappas; Saxhaug; Hann; Hoffman
Revisor No.: 16-7578
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution expressing the sense of the Senate recognizing May 14th as "Minnesota Hmong Memorial Day" for all who have served, died, and suffered in the Secret War in Laos during the Vietnam War in the years 1961-1975
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/16/20167026Introduction 
05/16/20167026Referred to Rules and Administration


SR 300 Hawj
Revisor No.: 16-7589
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution honoring Warrant Officer Candidate Alan Fred Lee
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/19/20167212Introduction 
05/19/20167212Referred to Rules and Administration


SR 321 Hawj; Chamberlain
Revisor No.: 16-7589
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution honoring Warrant Officer Candidate Alan Fred Lee
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/20/20167271Introduction 
05/20/20167271Referred to Rules and Administration