87th Legislature 2011-2012

Revisor's bill

Sponsor: Warren Limmer

Independent contractors provisions modification; labor and industry technical conforming provisions

Sponsor: John Pederson

Vikings stadium bill; National Football League stadium in Minnesota provided for; Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority established; Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission abolished; local tax revenue provided for; electronic pull-tab games, electronic linked bingo games, and sports-themed tipboard games provided for; conditional imposition of taxes and collection of other revenues provided for; tax rates on lawful gambling modified; bonds issued; and money appropriated.

Sponsor: Morrie Lanning

Omnibus transportation bill.

Sponsor: Michael Beard

A Senate resolution relating to notifying the House of Representatives the Senate is about to adjourn sine die

Sponsor: David Senjem

Equalizing factors and threshold rates updated to reflect the changed adjusted net tax capacity tax base, education and human services appropriations updated for changes reflected in the February forecast, veterans job-training program provided for, supplemental budget appropriations provided, disposition of fees modified, newborn screening provisions modified, Housing Finance Agency provisions modified, reports required, and money appropriated.

Sponsor: Mary Liz Holberg

Construction code fund transfer to the general fund elimination; fire safety premiums surcharge and fire safety account allocation modification

Sponsor: Al DeKruif

Lawful gambling licensed organizations authority to contribute net profits to 501(c)(19) organizations

Sponsor: Julie Rosen

Child care sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) licensure requirement modified.

Sponsor: Patti Fritz

A Senate resolution relating to conduct of Senate business during the interim between sessions

Sponsor: David Senjem

Genetically engineered food regulated.

Sponsor: Karen Clark

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery considered for eligibility admissions to state colleges and universities, and career readiness assessment included in student planning for postsecondary education and employment.

Sponsor: Sondra Erickson

Collective bargaining offers public data establishment; memorandum of understanding submission to the legislative coordinating commission (LCC) establishment; state employees unpaid leave option to avoid layoffs establishment

Sponsor: Paul Gazelka

New National Football League stadium provided for in Minnesota; Minnesota Stadium Authority established; and Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission abolished; local tax revenue use, electronic pull-tab games, electronic linked bingo games, and sports-themed tipboard games provided for; conditional imposition of taxes and revenue collection provided for; lawful gambling tax rates modified; bonds issued; and money appropriated.

Sponsor: Morrie Lanning

A Senate resolution congratulating Brian Montz for receiving the Eagle Award

Sponsor: Charles Wiger

National football league (NFL) stadium in Minneapolis; Minnesota sports facilities authority establishment; legislative commission on Minnesota sports facilities establishment; metropolitan sports facilities commission abolishment; local tax revenue use; electronic pull-tabs and electronic themed bingo games use; conditional imposition of certain taxes and collection of other revenues authorization; tax rates on lawful gambling modification; state appropriation bonds sale; solicitor definition for federal nexus and Internet sales tax purposes; Minnesota Education, Retraining, and Investment in Talent Act establishment

Sponsor: Julie Rosen

A Senate resolution congratulating Jared Grill for receiving the Eagle Award

Sponsor: Charles Wiger

Small business set-aside program changed for veteran-owned small businesses, county set-aside programs authorized for veteran-owned small businesses, and reporting requirements changed.

Sponsor: Bob Dettmer

State building code and licensing modifications; apprenticeship training clarifications and modifications; fire sprinkler installation requirement in single-family detached homes prohibition; independent contractors provisions modifications

Sponsor: Jeremy Miller

High school academic standards and graduation requirements cyclical revision legislative authorization requirement

Sponsor: Carla Nelson

Card club and pari-mutuel wagering provisions modified, and regulatory threshold concentrations provided to be set by the commission.

Sponsor: Joe Hoppe

Legacy bill; outdoor heritage fund, clean water fund, arts and cultural heritage fund, parks and trails fund, environment and natural resources trust fund appropriations and provisions modifications

Sponsor: William Ingebrigtsen

Veteran-owned small business contracts bid preference county program authority; transportation department (DOT) highway construction projects small business contract bid preferences modifications for veteran-owned small businesses and small targeted group businesses

Sponsor: Al DeKruif

Omnibus game and fish bill.

Sponsor: Tom Hackbarth

Lobbyists principal disclosure reporting requirements for large energy facilities spending activities

Sponsor: Raymond Vandeveer

Motor vehicle damage disclosure modified.

Sponsor: Tim Sanders

Sunset review process changes implemented and Sunset Advisory Commission permitted to enter into contracts, and other provisions modified relating to state councils and agencies, and money appropriated.

Sponsor: Mary Kiffmeyer

Satellite system contractors and installers licensure and regulation

Sponsor: John Pederson

Dental laboratories regulations

Sponsor: John Howe

Help America Vote Act funds determined and money appropriated.

Sponsor: Morrie Lanning

Auto insurance claims practices modifications and medical treatment solicitation provisions

Sponsor: Paul Gazelka

Omnibus environment and natural resources bill.

Sponsor: Dennis McNamara

A house resolution recognizing May 3, 2012 as a Day of Prayer in Minnesota.

Sponsor: Sondra Erickson

Property tax mandate relief credit established, homestead market value exclusion repealed, and local government state mandate opt-out procedure provided.

Sponsor: Torrey Westrom

A Senate resolution congratulating Nathaniel Allen Bettin of Minneapolis, Minnesota, for receiving the Eagle Award

Sponsor: David Dibble

Sales and use tax filing requirements thresholds modifications; vendor allowance authorization; address-based sales tax calculator development requirement

Sponsor: Raymond Vandeveer

A Senate resolution congratulating Sarah Porter for receiving the Girl Scout Gold Award

Sponsor: Terri Bonoff

Jobs created through rehabilitation and construction of affordable housing, green energy investments in public buildings, and capital improvements at institutions of higher education; nonprofit housing bonds authorized; bonds issued; and money appropriated.

Sponsor: Alice Hausman

State agency civil penalty imposition regulated, and fees and expenses awarded to prevailing parties in actions involving state agencies.

Sponsor: Torrey Westrom

Family Economic Security Act created, minimum wage rates increased, child care assistance modified, new child care tax credit provided, working family tax credit expanded, and money appropriated.

Sponsor: Melissa Hortman

Fireworks manufacture, sale and use regulations modifications

Sponsor: Michael Jungbauer

A Senate resolution congratulating Kristian Dahlgren for receiving the Eagle Award

Sponsor: Amy Koch

A Senate resolution congratulating Joe Kasper for receiving the Eagle Award

Sponsor: Amy Koch

A Senate resolution congratulating Emily Peterson for receiving the Girl Scout Gold Award

Sponsor: Amy Koch

A Senate resolution congratulating David Zaske for receiving the Eagle Award

Sponsor: Amy Koch

A Senate resolution congratulating John Dick for receiving the Eagle Award

Sponsor: Amy Koch

Careless driving resulting in death provided to be a gross misdemeanor.

Sponsor: Pat Garofalo

Title IX implementation study required in Minnesota public and postsecondary education.

Sponsor: Bob Dettmer

Parenting time presumption increase in joint custody proceedings

Sponsor: Michael Jungbauer

Omnibus agriculture bill.

Sponsor: Paul H. Anderson

Local project costs of trunk highway system bridge borrowing authorized, and supplemental fiscal disparities distribution provided for.

Sponsor: Kathy Lohmer

Construction code fund transfer to the general fund eliminated, and surcharges modified.

Sponsor: Carolyn McElfatrick

Abortion; prescribing physicians required to be physically present when abortion-inducing drugs are administered.

Sponsor: Joyce Peppin

Income and corporate franchise taxation foreign source income preferences eliminated, foreign royalties subtraction repealed, domestic corporations definition expanded; JOBZ tax benefits and apportionment of income modified; corporate franchise tax rates reduced; foreign operating corporations and mail order businesses special apportionment formula repealed; and school aid payment and property tax recognition shifts repaid.

Sponsor: Ryan Winkler

Residential contractor insurance claims for goods and services provision modification

Sponsor: Gary Dahms

Lawful gambling per diem reimbursement modification for military marching, color guard or honor guard units

Sponsor: Mike Parry

Health and human services omnibus bill.

Sponsor: Jim Abeler

Minnesota Health Benefits Exchange created and its functions and duties specified.

Sponsor: Erin Murphy

Driver feedback and safety-monitoring equipment requirements added, and annual reporting provided for.

Sponsor: Debra Hilstrom

Transportation sparsity formula for school districts adjustment

Sponsor: James Carlson

Omnibus transportation policy bill.

Sponsor: Michael Beard

Criminal vehicular operation law gross negligence definition

Sponsor: Al DeKruif

Legislator and governor compensation suspension until finance and revenue bills enactment; effective date of executive order definition; certain continuing appropriations authorization modification; courts authorization to order certain expenditures modification

Sponsor: Sean Nienow

State correctional facilities fresh produce consumption local growers or distributors purchasing preference required.

Sponsor: Patti Fritz

Contract terms continuance not allowed after expiration of a collective bargaining agreement.

Sponsor: Steve Drazkowski

Sandstone Wild River apartments development sale authorization

Sponsor: Anthony Lourey

City aid base increased for cities.

Sponsor: Mary Franson

Omnibus liquor provisions modification

Sponsor: Chris Gerlach

Sandstone and its economic development authority authorized to sell a housing development.

Sponsor: Roger Crawford

Professional football and soccer stadium planning and financing; metropolitan sports authority establishment

Sponsor: Barbara Goodwin

State lands sales, easements, and lease terms and state parks, forest, and recreation areas modifications; BWCA expedited land exchange; Minnesota wild, scenic, and recreational rivers system designation exemption

Sponsor: James Carlson

Office of Administrative Hearings judge authorized to perform marriages.

Sponsor: Bev Scalze

Medical laser treatment regulation

Sponsor: Kathleen Sheran

Help America Vote Act appropriation authorization

Sponsor: Mike Parry

Open enrollment decisions; student's resident district basis provided.

Sponsor: Keith Downey

Real estate closing agents licensing requirements exemptions

Sponsor: Scott Newman

Education finance technical updates, education and human services budget forecast adjustments

Sponsor: Claire Robling

Race horse medication regulatory threshold concentrations set by the Minnesota racing commission authorization

Sponsor: Claire Robling

Tax policy and technical provisions modifications

Sponsor: Julianne Ortman

A Senate resolution congratulating Alex Almich for receiving the Eagle Award

Sponsor: Lyle Koenen

Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics Practice Act

Sponsor: Linda Higgins

Back Office Consolidation Act

Sponsor: Theodore Daley

Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board regulated, and classification of loan or equity investment application data modified.

Sponsor: Tom Anzelc

Military Interstate Children's Compact compliance by Department of Education required.

Sponsor: Bob Dettmer

Insurance agents continuing education requirements regulation

Sponsor: James Carlson

Felony of fraudulent or other improper finance statements extended to include retaliation against a sheriff or county recorder for performance of official duties regarding real property.

Sponsor: Tony Cornish

Personhood and campaign contributions; application to Congress to call a constitutional convention to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States clarifying that the rights protected under the United States Constitution are the rights of natural persons and not the rights of artificial entities and clarifying that campaign contributions to influence elections are not speech under the First Amendment.

Sponsor: Bill Hilty

Corrections department claims against the state settlement provision and appropriation

Sponsor: Michael Jungbauer

Administrative law judge and compensation judge mandatory retirement age changed.

Sponsor: Tim Mahoney

Lenders required to make postforeclosure offers to former homeowners.

Sponsor: Joe Mullery

Public notice provided for the release hearing for killers of peace officers, and harassment restraining order provisions modified.

Sponsor: Tony Cornish

Lawful gambling net profits contribution to 501(c)(19) organizations allowed by licensed organizations.

Sponsor: John Kriesel

Damaged vehicle salvage title and damage disclosure modifications

Sponsor: Paul Gazelka

Cooperative utilities under the integrated resource planning process reporting obligations modified.

Sponsor: Rich Murray

School districts transition planning for high school students to successfully pursue postsecondary education and employment; school districts adequate student-to-counselor ratio encouragement

Sponsor: Carla Nelson

Public defenders provisions modifications; financial responsibilities outline for children in need of protection services (CHIPS) cases

Sponsor: Dan Hall

Laser treatment regulated.

Sponsor: Jim Abeler

District money deposit investments authorized, and designated depositories provided.

Sponsor: Tim O'Driscoll

Class 1c property requirements modification

Sponsor: Paul Gazelka

Courts voter list data for jury selection limitation removal

Sponsor: Warren Limmer

Genetic information and test definitions modified.

Sponsor: Phyllis Kahn

Pharmacy audit integrity program established.

Sponsor: Rod Hamilton

State employee gainsharing program maximum award increased.

Sponsor: Keith Downey

Disabled veterans state government noncompetitive appointment authorization

Sponsor: Theodore Daley

Municipalities authorized to make grants to emergency medical services agencies.

Sponsor: Carolyn McElfatrick

Advanced diagnostic imaging services operator accreditation required.

Sponsor: Mary Kiffmeyer

Scott County; additional deputy registrar of motor vehicles authorized.

Sponsor: Mark Buesgens

Social workers licensure modifications; alcohol and drug counselors and licensed professional counselors licensure requirements establishment

Sponsor: Julie Rosen

Public employees insurance program (PEIP) local government employees participation or withdrawal approval requirements; service cooperative health insurance refund regulation

Sponsor: Gary Dahms

Advisory inspection process created.

Sponsor: Paul Torkelson

Endow Minnesota Program Act

Sponsor: James Carlson

Harassment, bullying, intimidation, and violence in education prevention policies provided.

Sponsor: Jim Davnie

Unemployment insurance federal conformity, policy and housekeeping provisions

Sponsor: John Pederson

Blue Earth County library board made advisory to the county board.

Sponsor: Tony Cornish

Mortgage loan balance reduction and calculations required.

Sponsor: Joe Mullery

Reparative or conversion therapy medical assistance coverage prohibited.

Sponsor: Karen Clark

Balanced federal budget; application to Congress to call a constitutional convention to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced federal budget.

Sponsor: Doug Wardlow

Freedom of employment established, and constitutional amendment proposed.

Sponsor: Doug Wardlow

Minnesota national guard military award issuance to nonmembers authorization

Sponsor: Al DeKruif

Minnesota Vikings public ownership provided.

Sponsor: Andrew Falk

Minnesota state colleges and universities (MnSCU) nonfaculty employees retirement coverage options expansion

Sponsor: James Carlson

Department of Administration permitted to contract for waste-hauling without determining whether state employees are able to do the work.

Sponsor: Kirk Stensrud

Driving instruction permit provisions modified and clarified.

Sponsor: Bruce Anderson

Minnesota Vikings national football league (NFL) private stadium bond issue and appropriation

Sponsor: Roger Chamberlain

Early education scholarship program funding dedicated from remaining revenue net increases raised to fund a Minnesota Vikings stadium.

Sponsor: Nora Slawik

Three-fifths vote required to enact a law imposing or increasing certain taxes, and constitutional amendment proposed.

Sponsor: Steve Drazkowski

Veterans waiver of immunity to sue state for Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) violations; veteran-owned small businesses set aside program modification; veterans reemployment rights protections extension

Sponsor: Al DeKruif

Vulnerable adult neglect crime felony deprivation penalty creation; unreasonable restraint of a child provision modification

Sponsor: Warren Limmer

Dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistant temporary guest license and general dental licensing provisions modifications; board of nursing home administrators prior appropriation base adjustment modification

Sponsor: James Carlson

Education provided in care and treatment settings.

Sponsor: Mindy Greiling

Department of Human Services data sharing required, public assistance fraud investigation required, and eligibility determinations required.

Sponsor: Steve Drazkowski

Registered lands time share interests registration and examiner of titles directives provisions modifications

Sponsor: Warren Limmer

Window cleaning safety measures state building code inclusion requirement

Sponsor: Theodore Daley

Child care accrediting organizations standards requirements, application and approval process development

Sponsor: Benjamin Kruse

Dentists volunteer agreement form to enroll as medical assistance (MA) provider only for the purpose of providing volunteer dental services requirement

Sponsor: Carla Nelson

Motor vehicle registration plate and sticker provisions amended, and dealer allowed to obtain cancellation of lien more than seven years old.

Sponsor: Bruce Vogel

Utilities solar energy standard created and solar energy regulated.

Sponsor: Katherine Knuth

Motor vehicle titling and license plate requirements amended and clarified for pioneer vehicles.

Sponsor: Mike Benson

Child support 20-year survival judgments provisions elimination

Sponsor: Scott Newman

Revisor's bill

Sponsor: Warren Limmer

A Senate resolution congratulating Jayson Rothmeier for receiving the Eagle Award

Sponsor: Lyle Koenen

Orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics practice regulated and licensure required.

Sponsor: Larry Howes

State procurement of outside contracts restrictions removal and repeal

Sponsor: Dave Thompson

Towed implements of husbandry brake requirements modifications

Sponsor: John Howe

Property and casualty insurance coverage provisions modification

Sponsor: Gary Dahms

Abortion RU-486 (mifepristone) administration and physician presence requirement

Sponsor: Paul Gazelka

Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day date change

Sponsor: Theodore Daley

State-aid program rulemaking authority amended, fund allocation from overdimension motor vehicle permits amended, legislative report required on water permitting process for transportation projects, and clarifying and technical changes made.

Sponsor: Ernie Leidiger

Immigration law enforcement noncooperation ordinances and policies prohibited, and immigration-related data use provided.

Sponsor: Bob Barrett

Electronic prescribing of controlled substances authorization

Sponsor: David Hann

Vikings stadium; National Football League Stadium in Minnesota provided for; Minnesota Stadium Authority established; Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission abolished; local tax revenue use provided for; electronic pull-tab, electronic linked bingo, and sports-themed tipboard games provided for; conditional imposition of taxes and collection of other revenues provided for; tax rates on lawful gambling modified; state appropriation bonds issued; and money appropriated.

Sponsor: Morrie Lanning

Parents empowered to request school district intervention in a "Priority" school.

Sponsor: Jenifer Loon

State aid road program rulemaking authority modification; over-dimension motor vehicle permit provisions modification; bridge inspection and signing account establishment; water permitting process for transportation projects requirement

Sponsor: Al DeKruif

Drug and methamphetamine paraphernalia definitions amended.

Sponsor: Joe McDonald

Prevailing wage provisions modifications

Sponsor: John Pederson

Minnesota Management and Budget; public employee insurance program changes made, and temporary moratorium established to preclude employees from joining the public employee insurance program if their employer is not in the program as of the date of enactment.

Sponsor: Sarah Anderson

House of Representatives district boundaries within Senate districts 39 and 49 modifications

Sponsor: Geoffrey Michel

Barbers licensing, fees and regulations modifications and appropriations increase

Sponsor: John Pederson

Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act approved by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Law enacted.

Sponsor: Pat Mazorol

Federal lands transfer to the state required.

Sponsor: Duane Quam

Administrative law judge and compensation judge mandatory retirement age modification

Sponsor: Ted Lillie

A Senate resolution relating to mileage; setting the miles traveled by members of the Senate in going to and returning from the Capitol

Sponsor: David Senjem

A house resolution supporting the Somali-American community's ability to continue remittances to the Horn of Africa.

Sponsor: Karen Clark

Federally nonqualified health plan sales permitted to Minnesota residents.

Sponsor: Glenn Gruenhagen

I-35E toll facility authorization; MnPASS revenues redirection

Sponsor: Joseph Gimse

Omnibus higher education bill.

Sponsor: Bud Nornes

Correctional facility claims settlement against the state provided for and money appropriated.

Sponsor: Steve Smith

Alcoholic beverage special licensing purchase authorized until the state is able to issue the necessary card.

Sponsor: Mike LeMieur

Chemistry or physics graduation standards requirement addition

Sponsor: LeRoy Stumpf

Jury selection limitation removed on voter list data received by courts.

Sponsor: Ron Shimanski

Community energy technical assistance and outreach assessment and grant requirement

Sponsor: Doug Magnus

A Senate resolution congratulating the Minneapolis Washburn High School boys basketball team on being the runner-up in the 2012 State High School Class AAA boys basketball tournament

Sponsor: David Dibble

Court hearing opening modified in delinquency or extended jurisdiction juvenile proceedings.

Sponsor: Steve Smith

Education obsolete statutes repeal

Sponsor: Roger Chamberlain

Omnibus trunk highway bonding bill

Sponsor: Joseph Gimse

Omnibus environment and natural resources policy bill

Sponsor: William Ingebrigtsen

School district policies required to address child sexual abuse, and advisory task force established on preventing child sexual abuse.

Sponsor: John Lesch

Debt management and settlement exemption for attorneys at law clarified.

Sponsor: Pat Mazorol

Motor vehicle fuel payments criminalization and restriction prohibition

Sponsor: Thomas Bakk

Advanced diagnostic imaging services accreditation requirement

Sponsor: Sean Nienow

Minnesota investment fund money appropriated.

Sponsor: Patti Fritz

Manufactured home unaffixing process from real property provided.

Sponsor: Mark Murdock

Charitable or religious organization transfers excluded from the fraudulent transfers act.

Sponsor: Gregory Davids

Council on Affairs of Chicano/Latino People, Council on Black Minnesotans, Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans, Indian Affairs Council, and Council on Disabilities continued existence provided.

Sponsor: Joe Mullery

Family assets for independence program modified, and money appropriated.

Sponsor: King Banaian

Retention elections for judges proposed, judicial performance evaluation commission created, money appropriated, and constitutional amendment proposed.

Sponsor: Michael Beard

Receiverships, assignments for the benefit of creditors, and nonprofit corporation statutes amended; and Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act changed, updated, and clarified.

Sponsor: Joe Hoppe

Fireworks personal use authorized.

Sponsor: John Kriesel

Criminal community notification law clarification

Sponsor: Warren Limmer

Bridge to Work Minnesota program created, and job-training incentives provided.

Sponsor: Tim Mahoney

Medical assistance (MA) community paramedic services reimbursement coverage authorization

Sponsor: Julie Rosen

Omnibus corrections policy bill

Sponsor: Warren Limmer

A Senate resolution relating to the designation of a sister city

Sponsor: Michael Jungbauer

Urban initiative loan program and greater Minnesota business development funding provided, and money appropriated.

Sponsor: Lyle Koenen

Resolution; Congress and the President of the United States memorialized to formally recognize the Khmer Freedom Fighters.

Sponsor: Bruce Anderson

Hospitals required to develop staffing levels for direct care registered nurses.

Sponsor: Larry Howes

Hospital community benefit programs collaboration plans evidence-based strategies requirements elimination; health provider peer grouping requirements modifications

Sponsor: David Hann

State health and human services policy provisions modifications; comprehensive assessment and case management services reform

Sponsor: David Hann

Bank closures for holidays clarification; state bank lending limits provisions modification; obsolete language repeal

Sponsor: Daniel Sparks

Migratory waterfowl sanctuary and waterfowl feeding and resting area designations modified, temporary public water drawdown provisions modified, and shallow lakes defined.

Sponsor: Dennis McNamara

Junked vehicles eligible buyers expansion

Sponsor: John Howe

Innocent Successor Asbestos-Related Liability Fairness Act

Sponsor: Mike Parry

Health plan company definition modification

Sponsor: Gary Dahms

Out-of-state residential mental health treatment allowed for children who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing and who use American Sign Language as their first language.

Sponsor: Kathy Lohmer

Police civilian review authorities uniform procedures

Sponsor: Scott Newman

Travel insurance offer and dissemination regulations

Sponsor: Dave Brown

Automated drug distribution systems authorization; physicians drugs dispensing in health care facilities located in health professional shortage areas

Sponsor: Benjamin Kruse

Vehicle combination allowed to transport property and equipment.

Sponsor: Ron Shimanski

Nuclear power plant decommissioning and spent fuel disposal monitoring and regulation and certificate of need issuance prohibition elimination

Sponsor: Amy Koch

Grants management provisions modifications; film production jobs program oversight authority transfer

Sponsor: Charles Wiger

Architecture, engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture, geoscience, and interior design professional licensing provisions and fees modifications

Sponsor: John Pederson

Dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistant guest license provisions modified.

Sponsor: Gregory Davids

Alcohol and drug counselor and licensed counselor licensing provisions changed.

Sponsor: Jim Abeler

Human services legal, licensing, licensing data and office of inspector general provisions modifications; human services Background Studies Act modification

Sponsor: Scott Newman

State Lottery director authorized to adopt rules for electric scratch ticket devices.

Sponsor: John Kriesel

Criminal neglect of vulnerable adult penalty modified.

Sponsor: Steve Gottwalt

Chemical health community-based integrated model of care plan creation

Sponsor: Julie Rosen

Unofficial fiscal note data classification

Sponsor: Claire Robling

Minnesota Small Business Trademark Protection Act enacted, and dispute settlement conference provided for.

Sponsor: Joyce Peppin

At least 40 percent of the arts and cultural heritage funding required to be devoted to programs for school-age children.

Sponsor: Pat Garofalo

A Senate resolution honoring Tricia Manuel and recognizing International Clown Week

Sponsor: Amy Koch

Civil rights restoration and civil rights possible loss notices required, and incarcerated offenders excluded from receiving absentee ballots.

Sponsor: Bobby Champion

Dodge County; retention election required for persons appointed to county offices, and process provided to make the county recorder appointive.

Sponsor: Duane Quam

Minnesota comprehensive health association (MCHA) premium rate setting process flexibility authorization

Sponsor: Chris Gerlach

Employers prohibited from requiring social network passwords as a condition of employment.

Sponsor: Mary Franson

Annuity products regulation

Sponsor: Roger Chamberlain

National Football stadium alternative backup financing provided.

Sponsor: Ann Lenczewski

Unemployment insurance federal conformity, policy, and other housekeeping changes made.

Sponsor: Bob Gunther

Legislative enactments; erroneous, ambiguous, and omitted text and obsolete references corrected; redundant, conflicting, and superseded provisions removed; and miscellaneous corrections to laws, statutes, and rules made.

Sponsor: Doug Wardlow

Child support 20-year survival judgements provisions eliminated.

Sponsor: Mary Liz Holberg

Social worker licensure provisions modified.

Sponsor: Jim Abeler

Lawful gambling tax rates modification; linked bingo and electronic pull-tabs authorization

Sponsor: Mike Parry

Interim zoning provided, and municipal development land dedication and fees provided.

Sponsor: Michael Beard

Natural resources department (DNR) electronic licensing data access authorization modification

Sponsor: Michelle Benson

New radiation therapy facility construction criteria established, and radiation therapy facility capacity study required.

Sponsor: Rod Hamilton

Automated drug distribution system authorized.

Sponsor: Kathy Lohmer

Teachers charged with felonies suspensions without pay authorized.

Sponsor: Jenifer Loon

Forest Lake and Forest Lake Economic Development Authority tax increment financing authorized and authority extended.

Sponsor: Bob Dettmer

Polling place roster use of photographs required, and money appropriated.

Sponsor: Steve Simon

Law enforcement fingerprinting requirements for any offense to eliminate a suspense record

Sponsor: William Ingebrigtsen

Trunk highway capital improvements authorized, supplemental funds provided for flood mitigation, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Sponsor: Michael Beard

School district cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automatic external defibrillator instruction requirement clarification; education staff development reserved revenue allocation requirement elimination

Sponsor: Carla Nelson

Motor carrier contracts indemnity provisions prohibitions

Sponsor: Julianne Ortman

Housing and vacant building fees and charges limited, hazardous buildings municipal ordinances preempted, and Citizen Housing Review Board created.

Sponsor: Tom Hackbarth

Agricultural property tax classifications modified to include trees grown for sale as Christmas trees.

Sponsor: Bill Hilty

Employment and economic development department (DEED) permit management and coordination requirements

Sponsor: Carla Nelson

Christmas trees as agricultural product for property tax classification purposes

Sponsor: Anthony Lourey

Continuing care policy provisions amended, disability services and licensing provision changes made, home and community-based service standards established, and payment methodologies established.

Sponsor: Jim Abeler

Local government interim ordinances and municipal development contracts provisions modifications

Sponsor: Raymond Vandeveer

Subsurface sewage treatment systems alternative local standards

Sponsor: Gary Dahms

Early childhood education scholarship finance system created, early education worker training and retainment tax credits provided, early childhood education programming quality improved, and money appropriated.

Sponsor: Jenifer Loon

MNovate commission created.

Sponsor: Kelby Woodard

No Child Left Behind Act non-implementation fiscal impact annual management and budget report repealed.

Sponsor: Pat Garofalo

Police civilian review uniform authority procedures provided.

Sponsor: Ron Shimanski

Renewable development account regulated.

Sponsor: Michael Beard

State award issuance to Minnesota National Guard nonmembers allowed.

Sponsor: Bruce Anderson

Housing funding provided, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency authorized to issue housing infrastructure bonds, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Sponsor: Larry Howes

Estate taxation federal exemption amount conformed.

Sponsor: Bob Dettmer

Film investment tax income credit provided.

Sponsor: Gregory Davids

New school building construction on a landfill site prior review required.

Sponsor: Bob Dettmer

American Indian education committees reestablished.

Sponsor: Karen Clark

School building construction on a landfill site pollution control agency (PCA) review requirement

Sponsor: Raymond Vandeveer

Substitute principal continuing education requirements clarified.

Sponsor: Carlos Mariani

School district detachment and annexation proposal petition requirements modified.

Sponsor: Keith Downey

School bus safety and standards provisions modified.

Sponsor: Larry Howes

Health plan company definition modified.

Sponsor: Tim Sanders

Child care accreditation provisions modified.

Sponsor: Joyce Peppin

Motor vehicle dealers issuance of registration plates and stickers and lien satisfaction provisions modification

Sponsor: Al DeKruif

School food service fund equipment purchase approval process simplified.

Sponsor: Mike LeMieur

Federally licensed firearm importers, manufacturers and dealers firearm silencers possession and sale to authorized law enforcement and wildlife management agencies authorization

Sponsor: William Ingebrigtsen

Veterans removal hearing board appointment procedure modified.

Sponsor: Bruce Anderson

Noncompetitive appointment of disabled veterans in the classified service provided.

Sponsor: Bruce Anderson

Social network password as condition of employment requirement prohibition

Sponsor: Sean Nienow

Foreclosure consultant provisions modified.

Sponsor: Andrea Kieffer

Pioneer vehicles titling and license plates requirements clarification and modification

Sponsor: Carla Nelson

A Senate concurrent resolution setting a meeting date for a joint committee to meet to recommend nominees for regent of the University of Minnesota

Sponsor: Michelle Fischbach

Public school employees use of public funds and resources to advocate to pass, elect, or defeat a political candidate, ballot question, or pending legislation prohibition

Sponsor: Dave Thompson

Liquor regulations modified, and liquor licenses authorized.

Sponsor: Joe Atkins

Fugitive apprehension unit authorized to apply for search warrants, commissioner directed to implement a gardening program at state correctional facilities, selection criteria narrowed for challenge incarceration program, and victim notification permitted to include electronic and written notification.

Sponsor: Tony Cornish

State Building Code and apprenticeship training changes made.

Sponsor: Mike LeMieur

Nursing facility rate equalization modified.

Sponsor: Mary Kiffmeyer

Motorcycle road guard certificate requirement

Sponsor: John Hoffman

Metropolitan Council staggered, four-year terms provided for members.

Sponsor: Peggy Scott

Abortion alternatives grant program agency eligibility modification

Sponsor: James Carlson

Military pay differential law modification for school district employees

Sponsor: Raymond Vandeveer

Freedom to Hunt and Fish Act of 2012

Sponsor: Paul Gazelka

Omnibus bonding bill

Sponsor: David Senjem

A Senate resolution commending Scott Charlesworth-Seiler on being inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame

Sponsor: Ronald Latz

Towed implements of husbandry brake requirements amended.

Sponsor: Dan Fabian

Highway construction projects contract bid preference provisions modified.

Sponsor: Bobby Champion

Public works contracts cost threshold modification; road maintenance on township roads performance bond requirements exemption

Sponsor: James Carlson

Maternal depression public education and prevalence reduction plan development required, and commissioners of human services and health required to provide technical assistance related to maternal depression screening and referrals.

Sponsor: Tara Mack

Rental housing inspection notice modifications

Sponsor: Raymond Vandeveer

Mortgage loan modification criteria transparency and disclosure requirements

Sponsor: Chris Eaton

City aid penalties imposition exemption

Sponsor: William Ingebrigtsen

Resolution to urge the President and Congress to pardon We-Chank-Wash-ta-don-pee (Chaska)

Sponsor: John Howe

Anoka county housing and redevelopment authority powers and jurisdiction modification

Sponsor: Julie Rosen

Claims practices regulated.

Sponsor: Joe Hoppe

Travel insurance offer and dissemination regulated.

Sponsor: Jenifer Loon

Carlton County; tax levy authorized for cemetery purposes.

Sponsor: Bill Hilty

County state-aid highways, municipal state-aid streets, construction support and finance operations contingent appropriation authorization

Sponsor: John Howe

Nursing facilities rate equalization provisions modifications

Sponsor: David Hann

Enterprise zone and economic development powers technical, minor, and clarifying modifications

Sponsor: Julianne Ortman

Health provider peer grouping requirements modifications

Sponsor: Julie Rosen

State government and veteran affair funding provided, fund transfers provided for, various fees and accounts provided for, military burial honor provisions clarified, GI Bill program modified, and money appropriated.

Sponsor: John Persell

Motor vehicle title transfer-on-death provided.

Sponsor: Lyndon Carlson

Combination vehicles transporting property or equipment authorization

Sponsor: Al DeKruif

Explore Minnesota Tourism Council modified.

Sponsor: Larry Howes

Event ticket practices regulated, and restrictive ticketing systems permitted.

Sponsor: Joe Hoppe

Health care and health care coverage freedom to choose preserved, and constitutional amendment proposed.

Sponsor: Matthew Dean

Tracy; wastewater treatment improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Sponsor: Chris Swedzinski

Home solicitation sale definition clarification

Sponsor: Theodore Daley

Water supply demand reduction measures requirement

Sponsor: John Pederson

Game and fish license fees increase; hunting and fishing license requirements modifications; walk-in access program establishment; appropriation

Sponsor: William Ingebrigtsen

Auto insurance claims practices regulated.

Sponsor: Jim Abeler

Voting or election deception or prevention felony penalty imposition

Sponsor: Katie Sieben

Plumbing requirements modified relating to sump pumps and drain tiles.

Sponsor: Tim Sanders

Independent contractor employee classification clarified, and contractor registration pilot project provided.

Sponsor: Tim Sanders

Foster care for individuals with autism establishment

Sponsor: David Senjem

Probationary teachers; school board notification date changed by one month.

Sponsor: Debra Kiel

Legislative meetings required to be open to the public; model legislation lobbyists and principals, and scholarship fund principals and public official requirements added; public campaign fund established; political contribution refund amount increased; and money appropriated.

Sponsor: Phyllis Kahn

Hmong veterans commemorative statue funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Sponsor: John Lesch

Bond allocation carryforward rules modified.

Sponsor: Gregory Davids

Firearm loss or theft false report crime; firearms transfer to ineligible person crime expansion

Sponsor: John Harrington

Minnesota veterans and emergency services museum construction grant bond issue and appropriation

Sponsor: David Senjem

Washington county regional railroad authority Gateway (I-94 East) corridor grant bond issue and appropriation

Sponsor: Ted Lillie

State parks, state recreation areas, and state forests added to and deleted from, and conveyances and public and private sales of state and county lands authorized.

Sponsor: David Hancock

CPR training and instruction requirements clarified.

Sponsor: Mary Liz Holberg

Probationary teachers contract nonrenewal notification requirement date change

Sponsor: David Hann

State agencies advisory inspections process establishment

Sponsor: Paul Gazelka

Natural resources department (DNR) general permits, taking wild animals, and aquatic plant control permit modifications; product stewardship program establishment; taking wolves; appropriation

Sponsor: Linda Higgins

Marriage dissolution grounds modified, and two-year waiting period required in instances of contested dissolutions involving minor children.

Sponsor: Peggy Scott

Education subtraction and credit expanded to broadband subscription expenses, and sales tax exemption provided for education-related broadband subscriptions.

Sponsor: Sondra Erickson

School start date exception made for school districts that suffer floods.

Sponsor: Bernhard Eken

Sulfide ore mining body permit restrictions imposed.

Sponsor: Alice Hausman

Oak Park Heights St. Croix River crossing grant bond issue and appropriation

Sponsor: Ted Lillie

Racing Commission, Gambling Control Board, and State Lottery operations allowed on an ongoing basis.

Sponsor: Kelby Woodard

Teleworking credit created, and telework expenses sales tax exemption provided.

Sponsor: Bob Gunther

Medical assistance reimbursement changed under other state health care programs, and mandatory participation by health maintenance organizations repealed.

Sponsor: Steve Gottwalt

Freight railroad operation-related economic development study and report to the legislature by commissioners of transportation and economic development directed.

Sponsor: Michael Beard

Racing commission, gambling control board, and state lottery continuing operations upon government shutdown

Sponsor: Al DeKruif

Banks chartered under state law required to provide relief for qualified home mortgage loan customers whose loan balance exceeds the value of their homes, and bank noncompliance consequence provided.

Sponsor: Melissa Hortman

Minnesota Cooperative Housing Act provided.

Sponsor: Terry Morrow

Teacher provisions amended relating to candidates passing a basic skills examination.

Sponsor: Connie Doepke

Publicly owned stadiums and sports facilities serving a professional sports franchise market rate rent required.

Sponsor: John Lesch

Teacher contract qualified economic offer provided.

Sponsor: Keith Downey

Driving while impaired (DWI) offenses breach of the peace provision

Sponsor: Mike Parry

Independent school district debt limits repeal

Sponsor: David Senjem

School district transportation aid provisions modification

Sponsor: David Tomassoni

A Senate resolution congratulating the DeLaSalle High School girls basketball team on winning the 2012 State High School Class 3A girls basketball championship

Sponsor: Kari Dziedzic

A Senate resolution congratulating the University of Minnesota women's ice hockey team on winning the 2012 NCAA hockey championship

Sponsor: Kari Dziedzic

Sulfide ore body mining permit restrictions imposition

Sponsor: David Dibble

Homestead market value exclusion repeal

Sponsor: Dave Brown

Legislative routes removal from trunk highway system

Sponsor: John Hoffman

Small Business Bill of Rights - Regulatory Fairness Act

Sponsor: Dave Thompson

Continuing care contingent rate reductions repeal

Sponsor: Dave Brown

Day training and habilitation services providers gasoline excise tax exemption

Sponsor: Roger Chamberlain

A Senate resolution congratulating the Hopkins High School girls basketball team on winning the 2012 State High School Class AAAA basketball championship

Sponsor: Ronald Latz

Charter school student populations accountability measures clarification

Sponsor: John Harrington

Mortgage lenders and brokers fees for nonservices prohibition

Sponsor: Chris Eaton

Judicial standards board provisions modifications; code of judicial conduct creation

Sponsor: Michael Jungbauer

Game and fish provisions modifications and appropriation; wolf taking authorization

Sponsor: William Ingebrigtsen

Building and construction contracts agreements to insure prohibition

Sponsor: Raymond Vandeveer

Mobile medical units exempted from motor vehicle sales tax.

Sponsor: Kathy Brynaert

General fund appropriations reduction required to provide an annual increase in the school district aid payment percentage.

Sponsor: Bob Barrett

Municipality detachment provided.

Sponsor: Larry Howes

State park and recreation area appropriation and operation continuation when biennial appropriations have not been enacted

Sponsor: Al DeKruif

Minnesota Cooperative Housing Act

Sponsor: Rod Skoe

Residential campus for individuals with autism plan developed by the commissioner of human services.

Sponsor: Kathy Lohmer

Proposed annexation decision by referendum authorization

Sponsor: Julianne Ortman

Late fee provisions modified, and provisions clarified relating to eviction from property subject to foreclosure.

Sponsor: Mary Liz Holberg

Data practices technical changes made.

Sponsor: Peggy Scott

Charitable or religious organizations Fraudulent Transfers Act exclusion

Sponsor: Benjamin Kruse

Welfare fraud prevention provisions

Sponsor: John Hoffman

Teacher candidates basic skills examination passage provisions amended.

Sponsor: Sondra Erickson

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) employment support services pilot program and appropriation

Sponsor: Carla Nelson

Minnesota Children and Family Investment Program Act created, MFIP and child care assistance programs modified, appointments provided, and money appropriated.

Sponsor: Lawrence Hosch

State government budget preparation requirements changes made.

Sponsor: King Banaian

Real estate licensee responsibility specified for property management activities on real property owned by the licensee or by an entity in which the licensee has an ownership interest.

Sponsor: Bruce Vogel

Public employees retirement association (PERA) police and fire plan members workers compensation disability benefits provisions modifications

Sponsor: Dave Thompson

Health plans receiving government subsidies prohibition; health benefits intermediaries regulation

Sponsor: Chris Gerlach

Individualized learning schools creation provided; site-governed school, postsecondary enrollment options, and charter school provisions modified.

Sponsor: Connie Doepke

School districts general fund appropriations reductions to provide for annual school aid payments percentage increase

Sponsor: Sean Nienow

Mobile medical units motor vehicle sales tax exemption

Sponsor: Kathleen Sheran

Local government depository designation establishment and certain investments authorization

Sponsor: Ted Lillie

State government zero-based budgeting system required.

Sponsor: Branden Petersen

State Lottery director authorized to adopt rules for video lottery ticket dispensing machines.

Sponsor: Sondra Erickson

School district detachment and annexation proposals petition requirements modification

Sponsor: Geoffrey Michel

School district debt limits repealed.

Sponsor: Duane Quam

Identity theft and other fraudulent activities conducted electronically law enforcement capability enhancement

Sponsor: Terri Bonoff

Independent school district #31, Bemidji; supplemental pupil transportation grant appropriation

Sponsor: James Carlson

Pupil transportation efficiencies study and appropriation

Sponsor: Terri Bonoff

Department of Education Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) data report to the legislature required.

Sponsor: Jim Davnie

Adult foster care homes serving people with mental illness certification and licensing moratorium exemption

Sponsor: Anthony Lourey

Nursing facility rate increase provided for health information technology costs.

Sponsor: Joe Schomacker

Legislative Commission on Metropolitan Government duties added, Metropolitan Council fiscal year starting July 1 provided, and legislative approval of the council's budgets required.

Sponsor: Peggy Scott

Contributions modified for political committees or funds, independent expenditures, and campaign expenditures, and contributions prohibited by foreign nationals.

Sponsor: Ryan Winkler

High-risk adults demonstration project grant appropriation

Sponsor: Julie Rosen

Social Security number use prohibited in health records.

Sponsor: Jim Davnie

Juvenile delinquency case period for continuance without adjudication extended.

Sponsor: Steve Smith

Medical laboratory services payments gross revenues tax exemption

Sponsor: David Senjem

Taxation, spending, and incurring debt based on market value limits clarified, terms defined, technical and clarifying changes made, and obsolete provisions repealed.

Sponsor: Gregory Davids

Waste tires beneficial use authorization

Sponsor: Sean Nienow

Peace officer's memorial bond issue and appropriation

Sponsor: Raymond Vandeveer

Cambridge street reconstruction project grant bond issue and appropriation

Sponsor: Sean Nienow

Medical assistance (MA), MinnesotaCare, and state health care programs reform plan legislative submission requirement

Sponsor: David Hann

Angel investment tax credit provisions modification and data practices exemption addition

Sponsor: Ted Lillie

Prekindergarten through grade 12 education policy provided, including general education, education excellence, and special programs.

Sponsor: Carlos Mariani

No Child Left Behind Act waiver application and funding continuance; assessment and accountability provisions enforcement prohibition

Sponsor: Sean Nienow

Utility rate pricing method provisions modifications; low-income affordability programs for utility service study

Sponsor: Michelle Benson

State primary date changed from August to June, and primary elections conducted by a political subdivision date changed in some circumstances.

Sponsor: Kurt Daudt

St. Croix River education district members building lease levy alternative use authorization

Sponsor: Sean Nienow

Education tax credit equity and opportunity provided.

Sponsor: Jenifer Loon

Independent school district #284, Wayzata; lease levy for administration space authorization

Sponsor: Terri Bonoff

Metropolitan Council and Three Rivers Park District spending authority modified.

Sponsor: Melissa Hortman

Harassment restraining orders jurisdiction

Sponsor: Roger Chamberlain

Permanent university fund portion directed for a mining engineering program and forestry research.

Sponsor: Thomas Rukavina

Peace Officer's Memorial repairs money appropriated.

Sponsor: Bob Dettmer

Sheriff vehicle paint color list expansion and gold security vehicle status clarification

Sponsor: Roger Chamberlain

General permits, wolf taking, and product stewardship program provided for; wild animal taking, fees and surcharges, and aquatic plant control permit provisions modified; loan program and report requirements eliminated; and money appropriated.

Sponsor: Dennis McNamara

Medical assistance enrollee adults without children coordinated care system established.

Sponsor: Erin Murphy

School district career and technical levy limit removal

Sponsor: LeRoy Stumpf

Kandiyohi, Lyon, and Swift Counties appointive office process provided.

Sponsor: Bruce Vogel

Office of Administrative Hearings disposition of contested case hearings provided.

Sponsor: Doug Wardlow

Water diversion standards

Sponsor: John Hoffman

Nonferrous minerals taxation rates modified, and production tax revenue distribution modified.

Sponsor: Thomas Rukavina

School district state aid new source created for districts with below average revenue.

Sponsor: Bob Barrett

Motorcycle safety education program fund allocation provision modification

Sponsor: John Hoffman

School district aid payment shift modification

Sponsor: Gen Olson

Itasca county nursing home bond issue authority modification

Sponsor: Tom Saxhaug

Foreclosure prohibited if the lender has not acted on a loan modification request.

Sponsor: Melissa Hortman

Landlord's right established to seek police or emergency assistance; fees, penalties, and charges prohibited; and local law preempted.

Sponsor: Torrey Westrom

Civilian escort drivers and licensed protective agents authority to escort oversized loads clarification

Sponsor: Al DeKruif

Wine festivals authorized to offer limited off-sales of wine by the bottle.

Sponsor: Joe Hoppe

Koochiching renewable energy clean air project funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Sponsor: Tom Anzelc

University of Minnesota sports attendee full service required, and scholarships established.

Sponsor: Leon Lillie

Homestead resort property tax classification for property adjacent to state trail authorization

Sponsor: James Carlson

Northern Minnesota Veterans Home establishment funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Sponsor: John Persell

Firefighter training activities and programs appropriation

Sponsor: William Ingebrigtsen

Bemidji regional public television station funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Sponsor: John Persell

Koochiching county renewable energy clean air project plasma torch gasification facility grant bond issue and appropriation

Sponsor: Tom Saxhaug

Health and human services policy provisions changed; family stabilization services, disability services, and medical assistance provisions amended; health insurance provisions and licensed health professionals requirement modified.

Sponsor: Steve Gottwalt

Washington county housing and redevelopment authority jurisdiction clarification

Sponsor: Raymond Vandeveer

Work of art acquisition amount spent set from an appropriation for construction or alteration of state building.

Sponsor: Mary Franson

Unreasonable restraint of children demonstrable harm level changed.

Sponsor: Jeanne Poppe

Ethanol minimum content dates extended.

Sponsor: Paul H. Anderson

Municipal employee liability regulated.

Sponsor: Pat Mazorol

Minnesota Public Benefit Corporation Act

Sponsor: Chris Gerlach

Mississippi River management plan critical area modifications in Dayton and Ramsey

Sponsor: Warren Limmer

Miscellaneous natural resources provisions modifications

Sponsor: William Ingebrigtsen

DWI; driving while impaired specified as a breach of peace through proposed constitutional amendment.

Sponsor: John Kriesel

Manufactured home relocation trust fund balance requirement modifications

Sponsor: Michael Jungbauer

Motorcycle owners injuries economic costs liability, compliance with motor vehicle insurance requirements, and helmet use requirement

Sponsor: Mary Jo McGuire

Unemployed long-term forbearance foreclosure provisions modified.

Sponsor: Diane Loeffler

Health department and local government delegation fee agreements and license fees modification

Sponsor: Benjamin Kruse

A Senate resolution congratulating the Benilde-St. Margaret's High School boys hockey team on winning the 2012 State High School Class 2A boys hockey championship

Sponsor: Ronald Latz

Marriage dissolution education program participation required in marriage dissolution or legal separation proceedings involving minor children.

Sponsor: Diane Anderson

Autism spectrum disorder coverage provided.

Sponsor: Kim Norton

Mortgage lenders or brokers prohibited from charging for services not performed or changes in excess of what was paid to a third party.

Sponsor: Jim Davnie

Supporting Responsible Homeowners and Stabilizing Neighborhoods Act enacted, and homeowner opportunities provided in regard to underwater mortgage and foreclosure relief on residential homestead property.

Sponsor: Joe Mullery

Social security number use in certain health records prohibition

Sponsor: Ann Rest

Relocation assistance amount or denial hearing required.

Sponsor: Denise Dittrich

Electrical inspections continued operation without biennial appropriation enactment

Sponsor: Al DeKruif

Housing with services establishments (assisted living) medical assistance (MA) long-term care options counseling requirement; Senior LinkAge Line referral protocols and processes development

Sponsor: John Hoffman

Medical assistance payment procedures modified for multiple services provided on the same day, and federally qualified health center health care home certification process modified.

Sponsor: Jim Abeler

Minneapolis naturally treated swimming pool health rule exemption

Sponsor: Linda Higgins

Visible Child Act created, Interagency Council on Homelessness and the State Interagency Coordinating Council duties modified, and visible child plan developed.

Sponsor: Jim Abeler

State agencies budget preparation requirements modifications; statewide outcomes commission establishment

Sponsor: Theodore Daley

School district debt limits provisions and bonding election timing provisions modifications

Sponsor: Julianne Ortman

Boundary waters canoe area wilderness (BWCAW) land exchange exception for riparian land; Lake county tax-forfeited land exchange; St. Louis county tax-forfeited land public and private land sales

Sponsor: Thomas Bakk

Manufactured home relocation trust fund balance requirement modified.

Sponsor: Tom Hackbarth

A Senate resolution honoring the Winona Area Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its Centennial celebration

Sponsor: Jeremy Miller

Independent school district #531, Byron; innovative delivery of instruction through mobile technologies pilot project establishment and appropriation

Sponsor: David Senjem

State board of education establishment

Sponsor: Charles Wiger

Motor vehicle taxes regulated, misdemeanor public defender representation authorized, and public safety and public defenders money appropriated.

Sponsor: Kory Kath

Metropolitan transit replacement service program cities and towns financial assistance metropolitan council formula modification

Sponsor: Chris Gerlach

Bemidji state university capital investment projects bond issue and appropriation

Sponsor: Tom Saxhaug

Ramsey county nursing facility rate increase authorization

Sponsor: Richard Cohen

Capitol area architectural and planning board (CAAPB) Senator Paul Wellstone bust commission requirement

Sponsor: Sandra Pappas

State pipe band designation

Sponsor: James Metzen

Hospitals and health care providers gross revenue tax credits and exemptions modified to include eating disorder treatment.

Sponsor: Tara Mack

Wireless telecommunications service providers time limit alert requirement for customers exceeding contract usage

Sponsor: Ronald Latz

Medical assistance transfer prohibition exception clarified.

Sponsor: Tara Mack

Hospital futility policies disclosure requirement

Sponsor: Sean Nienow

Disabled veterans free deer license permanency requirement

Sponsor: Terri Bonoff

Child support enforcement reciprocity with Bermuda

Sponsor: Julianne Ortman

Minnesota business investment company credit program establishment; small business investment credit provisions modifications

Sponsor: Geoffrey Michel

Wetland Conservation Act modifications

Sponsor: Gary Dahms

Human services legal provisions changed; human services licensing, licensing data, and the Office of Inspector General provisions modified; and Human Services Background Studies Act amended.

Sponsor: Jim Abeler

Health care plans coverage mandates and proposals evaluation provisions modifications

Sponsor: Michelle Benson

Special military and veterans license plates parking charge exemption

Sponsor: Benjamin Kruse

Electric-assisted bicycle regulated as bicycle rather than motorized bicycle.

Sponsor: Frank Hornstein

Nursing board criminal history record check prior to license issuance requirement and appropriation

Sponsor: Kathleen Sheran

Property tax statements and notices modified.

Sponsor: Linda Runbeck

Medical practice board physician reporting requirements clarification for physicians diverting controlled substances for self-administration

Sponsor: Carla Nelson

Health coverage mandate evaluation provisions changed.

Sponsor: Steve Gottwalt

Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board required to commission a new work of art.

Sponsor: Thomas Rukavina

Background study requirements modified, and notification requirements modified.

Sponsor: Joe Schomacker

Evidence-based early literacy parent-child home program appropriation

Sponsor: Terri Bonoff

Children's products containing harmful chemicals reporting required.

Sponsor: Katherine Knuth

Resolution; Congress memorialized to pass the Marketplace Equity Act or the Marketplace Fairness Act.

Sponsor: Gregory Davids

Camp Ripley/Veterans State Trail funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Sponsor: Mike LeMieur

School bus safety and standards provisions modifications

Sponsor: Pam Wolf

Medical care and health insurance expenditures income tax subtraction authorization

Sponsor: David Hann

State government and veterans affairs appropriations; administration department fund transfers authorization; military burial honor guard provisions clarification; GI bill program modification

Sponsor: Charles Wiger

Rochester-Twin Cities High-Speed Passenger Rail project funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Sponsor: Kim Norton

State employee contributions for health insurance requirement

Sponsor: Paul Gazelka

Iron Range fiscal disparities program area expanded.

Sponsor: Gregory Davids

Public postsecondary education student definition modification for immunization purposes

Sponsor: Geoffrey Michel

Mobile technology funding provided for a pilot project designed to increase the efficiency and efficacy of instructional services, and money appropriated.

Sponsor: Duane Quam

Stagecoach state trail appropriation availability extension

Sponsor: David Senjem

Brainerd; new veterans nursing home funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Sponsor: John Ward

Citizen housing review board establishment; housing and building provisions modifications

Sponsor: Raymond Vandeveer

St. Paul Como regional park transportation and access improvements grant bond issue and appropriation

Sponsor: Mary Jo McGuire

Ramsey County nursing facility rate increase provided.

Sponsor: Erin Murphy

Caledonia; Trunk Highway 44 improvement costs required to be paid by the commissioner of transportation.

Sponsor: Gregory Davids

Mortgage loan modifications and lender response requests process

Sponsor: Ronald Latz

Employee compensation plan changes made.

Sponsor: Steve Drazkowski

Health and human services appropriations adjustments made, health care and continuing care changes made, program eligibility requirements modified, human services licensing and provider screening changes made, fees established and fee schedules modified, and money appropriated.

Sponsor: Thomas Huntley

Amusement devices availability sale and purchase definition modification

Sponsor: Daniel Sparks

Prekindergarten through grade 12 education policy provisions modification

Sponsor: Charles Wiger

Corporate franchise tax eliminated.

Sponsor: Andrea Kieffer

Start Seeing Motorcycles special license plates establishment and appropriation

Sponsor: Al DeKruif

Oakdale; tax increment financing district applicable time limits extended.

Sponsor: Nora Slawik

Greater Minnesota internship program established, tax credit allowed, and money appropriated.

Sponsor: King Banaian

Critical access nursing facility designation created and money appropriated.

Sponsor: Joe Schomacker

Retail sale definition modified, and motor vehicle lease sales tax revenue use clarified.

Sponsor: Pam Myhra

Predatory offender community notification law clarified by adding cross-references.

Sponsor: Tony Cornish

School district cooperative facilities grants limited.

Sponsor: Sondra Erickson

Insurance navigators licensing provision

Sponsor: David Hann

Let's Go Fishing money appropriated.

Sponsor: Bruce Vogel

Small business investment credit higher percentage provided for qualified Greater Minnesota businesses.

Sponsor: Rich Murray

State High School League required to arrange a requesting school's football schedule.

Sponsor: Jenifer Loon

Technology corporate franchise tax certificate transfer program establishment

Sponsor: Roger Chamberlain

Prevailing hours of labor requirements modification

Sponsor: Gary Dahms

Minnesota-Wisconsin boundary area invasive species commission establishment and appropriation

Sponsor: Tom Saxhaug

Agricultural homestead classification allowed when the homeowner lives off the farm due to flooding.

Sponsor: Debra Kiel

Nursing facilities and the elderly waiver program rate increases provided.

Sponsor: Joe Schomacker

Medical assistance coverage provided for services provided by naturopathic doctors.

Sponsor: Glenn Gruenhagen

Clean water assistance grant funding provided, Aquatic Invasive Species Cooperative Research Center funding provided, prior appropriations modified, and money appropriated.

Sponsor: Paul Torkelson

Woodbury; public debt issuance authorized.

Sponsor: Andrea Kieffer

Norwood Young America; Minnesota business development public infrastructure grant program modified.

Sponsor: Ernie Leidiger

State veterans cemetery eligibility expansion for deceased allied Hmong-American or Lao-American veterans

Sponsor: Raymond Vandeveer

Minimum wage calculation application of gratuities provided.

Sponsor: Jenifer Loon

Historic structure rehabilitation income and corporate franchise tax credit modification

Sponsor: Julianne Ortman

Criminal intelligence data classified under the Data Practices Act.

Sponsor: Tony Cornish

Moe township road replacement bond issue and appropriation

Sponsor: William Ingebrigtsen

Albert Lea industrial sewer charge rebate authorization

Sponsor: Daniel Sparks

Elk River beneficial use of wastewater effluent grant amendment authorization

Sponsor: Michael Jungbauer

Resolution urging the President and Congress to amend federal law to expand eligibility for burial in state veterans cemeteries developed with federal funding to include allied Hmong-American and Lao-American veterans of America's Secret War in Laos

Sponsor: Raymond Vandeveer

Emergency medical instruction for emergency calls provision required by all 911 public safety answering points, and any expenses related to this change specifically provided to be covered under the current allowable expenditures for 911 funds.

Sponsor: Mike Benson

Restaurant complimentary and employee meals and equipment purchase sales tax exemption

Sponsor: Benjamin Kruse

Minneapolis; Webber Pool project exemption provided.

Sponsor: Bobby Champion

Bill or conference committee report final passage prohibited on the day it is received by a body, with exceptions provided.

Sponsor: Bob Barrett

Judicial authority to appropriate money or order governor, executive branch agencies or legislature to spend money prohibition

Sponsor: Scott Newman

Dakota County Community Development Authority tax increment financing district subject to special rules creation authorized.

Sponsor: Rick Hansen

Outside district expenditures modified.

Sponsor: Mike Nelson

Elk River; beneficial use of wastewater effluent grant amendment provided.

Sponsor: Tom Hackbarth

Hennepin County; tax-forfeited lands bordering public waters conveyance authorized.

Sponsor: Joyce Peppin

Bridge protective coating work performance certification and training established.

Sponsor: Joe Atkins

State Board of Education established.

Sponsor: Kim Norton

Creation, operation, or existence of a health insurance exchange in Minnesota prohibited, and the Minnesota Healthcare Marketplace Preservation Act enacted.

Sponsor: Doug Wardlow

Court facility security program established, and forfeiture proceeds utilized to fund grant program.

Sponsor: Tina Liebling

Hennepin County; financial statement and audit requirements modified.

Sponsor: Ryan Winkler

Lottery ticket revenue distribution modified.

Sponsor: Paul Torkelson

Environmental Quality Board directed to amend alternative urban areawide review rules.

Sponsor: Bob Dettmer

Municipal state-aid street fund governing eligibility and apportionment provisions modified.

Sponsor: Kathy Lohmer

Sales tax exemption expanded for complimentary and employee meals and drinks, and for qualified restaurant equipment purchases.

Sponsor: Jenifer Loon

Teachers charged with felonies suspensions without pay authorization

Sponsor: Theodore Daley

St. Cloud economic development authority tax increment financing district (TIF) use authorization

Sponsor: John Pederson

Immigration law enforcement noncooperation ordinances and policies prohibition; immigration-related data use authorization

Sponsor: Sean Nienow

Enterprise zone and economic development power technical, minor and clarifying changes made, and obsolete provisions eliminated.

Sponsor: Linda Runbeck

Como Regional Park transportation and access improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Sponsor: Tim Sanders

City of Clearwater; local sales tax revenue use modified.

Sponsor: Bruce Anderson

911 public safety answering points caller emergency prearrival medical instruction requirement

Sponsor: Carla Nelson

Distance-based transit fare surcharge pilot program established for replacement service transit providers.

Sponsor: Michael Beard

Delinquent property tax interest rate changed.

Sponsor: Thomas Rukavina

Board of Medical Practice; requirement clarified for physicians to report any physician diverting controlled substances for self-administration.

Sponsor: Steve Gottwalt

Minnesota investor financial protection provided for those who invest through self-directed IRA custodians, and registration required.

Sponsor: Katherine Knuth

Election administration procedures for individuals who have been convicted of a felony modified.

Sponsor: Mike Benson

Child prenatal care services insurance coverage and continuation coverage upon divorce regulations; health maintenance organizations (HMO) regulatory authority shift from the commissioner of health to the commissioner of commerce

Sponsor: David Hann

Mental health state advisory council marriage and family therapy member addition

Sponsor: Jeff Hayden

Immigrant and minority pilot microloan program establishment and agroforestry loan program repeal

Sponsor: Julie Rosen

Constitutional amendment for freedom of employment

Sponsor: Dave Thompson

Counties, cities, towns land conveyance to congressionally chartered veterans service organizations for less than market value authorization

Sponsor: Al DeKruif

Health plans required to cover contraceptive methods, sterilization, and related medical services, patient education, and counseling without enrollee cost-sharing, and exceptions provided.

Sponsor: Erin Murphy

Right to engage in a lawful occupation authorization

Sponsor: Chris Gerlach

Music therapist licensure created, and fees and civil penalties imposed.

Sponsor: Nora Slawik

Municipality detachment process

Sponsor: James Carlson

Construction manager contracting authority and related regulations provided for, and legislative report on contracting required.

Sponsor: Mike Nelson

Air flight property tax levies, aircraft fuel taxes, and aircraft registration taxes and filing fees provisions modified.

Sponsor: Michael Beard

Food service equipment purchased from food service fund approval process simplification

Sponsor: Paul Gazelka

State tree nursery plant stock sale to soil and water conservation districts authorization

Sponsor: Anthony Lourey

State agency rulemaking adoption legislative approval requirement

Sponsor: Scott Newman

Nursing; criminal history record check required, and money appropriated.

Sponsor: Carolyn McElfatrick

Television programming commemorating the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War and the Dakota Conflict money appropriated to the Minnesota Public Television Association.

Sponsor: Dean Urdahl

Marshall county homeowners living off farms due to flooding agricultural homestead classification permanency

Sponsor: LeRoy Stumpf

Minnesota state colleges and universities (MnSCU) system operations during a budget impasse clarification

Sponsor: James Carlson

A Senate resolution congratulating Neighbors, Inc. on its 40th anniversary

Sponsor: Katie Sieben

Legislature and staff and constitutional officers insider trading prohibitions; nonpublic information use for private profit prohibition

Sponsor: Kathleen Sheran

Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) critical habitat match bond issue and appropriation

Sponsor: Tom Saxhaug

Radio programming commemorating the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War and the Dakota Conflict money appropriated to the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations.

Sponsor: Paul Torkelson

Fair campaign practices separate segregated fund or nonconnected registered committee contributions federal fund exemption

Sponsor: Paul Gazelka

Student advisory council (SAC) membership modification

Sponsor: Mary Jo McGuire

Spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury research account, driving while impaired (DWI) penalty assessment, and appropriation

Sponsor: Jeff Hayden

Marked Interstate Highway 35E in St. Paul 50 miles per hour speed limit established.

Sponsor: Pat Garofalo

Legislative Commission on Planning and Fiscal Policy roadmap for reform provided.

Sponsor: Keith Downey

District process for reviewing curriculum, instruction, and student achievement clarified.

Sponsor: Sondra Erickson

Princeton public safety building bond issue and appropriation

Sponsor: Dave Brown

Radio programming commemorating the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War and the Dakota Conflict money appropriated to Minnesota Public Radio.

Sponsor: Paul Torkelson

Scrap vehicle purchasing regulation amended.

Sponsor: Carol McFarlane

Legislators retirement plan provisions modification and clarification

Sponsor: John Pederson

Minnesota state colleges and universities (MnSCU) leveraged equipment acquisition funding appropriation

Sponsor: Michelle Fischbach

Independent School District No. 31, Bemidji, supplemental pupil grant created.

Sponsor: Larry Howes

Hennepin County; watershed districts required to get municipal approval before acquiring property in the municipality.

Sponsor: Joyce Peppin

Fire marshal fire department minimum standards compliance report requirement

Sponsor: Michelle Fischbach

Metropolitan council and legislative commission on metropolitan government powers and budget duties modifications

Sponsor: Benjamin Kruse

Youth ice facility municipal financing law modified.

Sponsor: Andrea Kieffer

Permanent school trust land costs limited to not more than 30 percent of the lands' gross revenue for that year, and money appropriated.

Sponsor: Denise Dittrich

Public employees long-term care insurance program local government employee participation authorization

Sponsor: Michelle Benson

Supplemental aid shelter needy provisions modification; adult foster care homes, residential, and home and community-based programs for persons with disabilities modifications; innovation task force; independent living services billing

Sponsor: Sean Nienow

Public official definition expanded in the campaign finance and public disclosure law.

Sponsor: Rick Hansen

Woodbury; youth athletic facility public debt issuance without a referendum authorized.

Sponsor: Andrea Kieffer

University of Minnesota aquatic invasive species activities money appropriated.

Sponsor: Jean Wagenius

State employee health insurance benefits required to be made available to domestic partners if they are also made available to spouses.

Sponsor: Phyllis Kahn

Permanent school fund revenue required to be set aside for school technology purposes.

Sponsor: Denise Dittrich

Bullying in public schools prohibition

Sponsor: Chris Eaton

Public safety department motor vehicle registration and drivers license miscellaneous provisions modifications

Sponsor: David Dibble

Adoption records and original birth certificates access provisions modified.

Sponsor: Jenifer Loon

Criminal history records check authorized for nursing licensure applicants.

Sponsor: Jim Abeler

Abortion facilities state licensure established.

Sponsor: Kathy Lohmer

A Senate resolution recognizing V.J. Smith on his inauguration as President of the National Men Against Destruction, Defending Against Drugs and Social-Disorder (MAD DADS)

Sponsor: Jeff Hayden

Public employee definition modification

Sponsor: Claire Robling

Adult education performance tracking system modifications

Sponsor: Carla Nelson

State employee compensation plans conformance to prior agreements upon expiration

Sponsor: Mike Parry

Unemployment compensation benefits limits on wage credit for certain family members of business owners elimination

Sponsor: Joseph Gimse

Contraceptive Equity Act

Sponsor: Sandra Pappas

Naturopathic doctors services medical assistance (MA) reimbursement coverage authorization

Sponsor: Kathleen Sheran

Three Rivers park district member election requirement

Sponsor: Warren Limmer

Clay county auditor-treasurer office appointment provisions authorization

Sponsor: Keith Langseth

Individuals at least 16 years of age permitted to register to vote.

Sponsor: Phyllis Kahn

Rochester-Twin Cities high speed passenger rail project and passenger rail facilities bond issue and appropriation

Sponsor: David Senjem

Raw milk access; direct farm-to-consumer sales and delivery authorized.

Sponsor: Sarah Anderson

Deceased residents of state hospitals and regional treatment centers grave markers and memorial funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Sponsor: Patti Fritz

Education boards created, and school boards allowed to reorganize as education boards.

Sponsor: Kurt Bills

County boards publication of proceedings on Web site authority

Sponsor: Benjamin Kruse

Provider peer grouping repealed.

Sponsor: Steve Gottwalt

Wireless telecommunications service providers required to alert customers whose usage approaches or exceeds their contract limit.

Sponsor: Sheldon Johnson

Out-of-state small craft brewers alcohol license requirements exemption

Sponsor: Julie Rosen

Public officials gift ban exception provided.

Sponsor: Thomas Rukavina

Noncommercial aviation activities in recreational land use immunities

Sponsor: Tom Saxhaug

Teacher unrequested leave of absence provisions modified.

Sponsor: Kory Kath

Final passage of a bill or conference committee report on the day received prohibition

Sponsor: Sean Nienow

Medical assistance dental services coverage modified.

Sponsor: Dan Fabian

Hospital futility policy disclosure required.

Sponsor: Bob Barrett

Open meeting law applied to treaty-related meetings, and aquatic invasive species report required.