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2023 - 2024
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MINNESOTA SENATE 88th LEGISLATURE

AUTHOR LIST


2023 - 2024

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


SF 25 Dibble; Champion; Johnson; Tomassoni; Sparks
HF 120 Winkler
Revisor No.: 13-0411
Topic: Employment and Economic Development Department
Short Description: Discrimination against unemployed individuals prohibition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/14/201359Introduction and first reading 
01/14/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development


SF 42 Dziedzic; Saxhaug; Bonoff; Sparks
HF 86 Schoen
Revisor No.: 13-0585
Topic: Education-Higher
Short Description: Minnesota state colleges and universities (MnSCU) community paramedic program scholarship grants appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/17/201370Introduction and first reading 
01/17/2013Referred to Finance


SF 102 Dahms; Koenen; Weber; Senjem; Sparks
HF 570 Torkelson
Revisor No.: 13-0912
Topic: Lakes, Ponds, Rivers, and Streams
Short Description: Lake Redwood reservoir reclamation and enhancement project grant bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/24/201391Introduction and first reading 
01/24/2013Referred to Finance


SF 103 Rosen; Pederson, J.; Sparks; Senjem; Sheran
HF 117 Gunther
Revisor No.: 13-0728
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Truman storm water lines grant bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/24/201391Introduction and first reading 
01/24/2013Referred to Finance
See HF2490, Art. 1, Sec. 22, Sub. 6


SF 113 Sparks; Eken; Dahms
HF 66 Hansen
Revisor No.: 13-0710
Topic: Watershed Districts
Short Description: Drainage system provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/24/201393Introduction and first reading 
01/24/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
02/06/2013152aComm report: To pass as amended 
02/06/2013159Second reading 
02/06/2013167General Orders: Stricken and re-referred to Environment and Energy
02/14/2013224Comm report: To pass 
02/14/2013228Second reading 
02/21/2013340HF substituted on General Orders HF66


SF 132 Dahms; Koenen; Weber; Sparks; Rosen
HF 1215 Swedzinski
Revisor No.: 13-0905
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Marshall Minnesota Emergency Response Industrial Training (MERIT) center grant bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/28/2013101Introduction and first reading 
01/28/2013Referred to Finance


SF 198 Nelson; Dibble; Rosen; Sparks; Torres Ray
HF 405 Benson, J.
Revisor No.: 13-1072
Topic: Employment and Economic Development Department
Short Description: Employee sick leave policy modification to include caring for a family member with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/31/2013129Introduction and first reading 
01/31/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development


SF 200 Sparks; Tomassoni; Stumpf; Rosen; Saxhaug
HF 271 Savick
Revisor No.: 13-0471
Topic: Lakes, Ponds, Rivers, and Streams
Short Description: Shell Rock River watershed bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/31/2013130Introduction and first reading 
01/31/2013Referred to Finance
See HF1068, Sec. 2, Sub. 3


SF 226 Koenen; Nelson; Tomassoni; Sparks; Skoe
HF 329 Simonson
Revisor No.: 13-0831
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Small business investment credit provisions modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/04/2013139Introduction and first reading 
02/04/2013Referred to Taxes
02/13/2013219Withdrawn and re-referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
02/25/2013373Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Taxes


SF 252 Tomassoni; Bakk; Saxhaug; Sparks
HF 351 Melin
Revisor No.: 13-1035
Topic: Boards
Short Description: Iron Range resources and rehabilitation board (IRRRB) provisions modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/04/2013143Introduction and first reading 
02/04/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
02/11/2013186Comm report: To pass 
02/11/2013190Second reading 
5793Rule 47, returned to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
See HF6, Sec. 1, 6-25 and 27


SF 253 Sparks; Koenen; Eken
HF 251 Poppe
Revisor No.: 13-1175
Topic: Agriculture and Agriculture Department
Short Description: Farmer-lender mediation act sunset date extension
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/04/2013143Introduction and first reading 
02/04/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
See HF 976, Art. 2, Sec. 65


SF 294 Dahle; Metzen; Sparks; Eaton
HF 129 Sanders
Revisor No.: 13-0754
Topic: Banks and Financial Institutions
Short Description: Mortgage foreclosure consultant definition clarification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/06/2013163Introduction and first reading 
02/06/2013Referred to Commerce
02/21/2013295aComm report: To pass as amended 
02/21/2013342Second reading 
04/11/20131775HF substituted on General Orders HF129


SF 299 Miller; Nelson; Sparks; Senjem
Revisor No.: 13-0935
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Chatfield center for the arts bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/06/2013163Introduction and first reading 
02/06/2013Referred to Finance
See HF2490, Art. 1, Sec. 21, Sub. 4


SF 320 Sparks; Dahms; Weber; Eken; Stumpf
HF 322 Erickson, R.
Revisor No.: 13-1210
Topic: Councils
Short Description: Minnesota agriculture education leadership council extension
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/07/2013170Introduction and first reading 
02/07/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/04/2013463Comm report: To pass 
03/04/2013466Second reading 
5793Rule 47, returned to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development


SF 340 Hawj; Senjem; Sparks
HF 368 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 13-1160
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Development authorities redevelopment demolition loan terms modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/07/2013173Introduction and first reading 
02/07/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/20/20131282Comm report: To pass 
03/20/20131352Second reading 
05/02/20133200Special Order 
05/02/20133200Third reading Passed 
05/10/20133570Returned from House 
Presentment date 05/13/13
05/18/20134194Governor's action Approval 05/16/13
05/20/20135238Secretary of State Chapter 64 05/16/13
Effective date 08/01/13


SF 343 Senjem; Skoe; Nelson; Schmit; Sparks
HF 409 Norton
Revisor No.: 13-1112
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Rochester Destination Medical Center development authority establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/07/2013173Introduction and first reading 
02/07/2013Referred to State and Local Government
02/14/2013240Withdrawn and re-referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
02/28/2013415Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Judiciary
03/06/2013639aComm report: Amended 
03/06/2013Comm report: No recommendation, re-referred to State and Local Government
03/21/20131390aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
See HF677, Art. 10, Sec. 3-6


SF 372 Sparks; Gazelka; Schmit; Chamberlain; Jensen
HF 504 Metsa
Revisor No.: 13-0914
Topic: Workers Compensation
Short Description: Workers compensation reinsurance association prefunded limit elimination
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/11/2013194Introduction and first reading 
02/11/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
02/25/2013373Comm report: To pass 
02/25/2013380Second reading 
04/15/20131798HF substituted on General Orders HF504


SF 380 Hawj; Tomassoni; Sparks; Nelson
HF 758 Albright
Revisor No.: 13-1318
Topic: Councils
Short Description: Workforce development council adult basic education programs representative addition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/11/2013195Introduction and first reading 
02/11/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
02/25/2013373Comm report: To pass 
02/25/2013380Second reading 
04/18/20131986Special Order 
04/18/20131986Third reading Passed 
05/06/20133244Returned from House 
Presentment date 05/06/13
05/10/20133495Governor's action Approval 05/08/13
05/10/20133496Secretary of State Chapter 48 05/08/13
Effective date 08/01/13


SF 420 Sparks
HF 603 Savick
Revisor No.: 13-1631
Topic: Parks and Trails
Short Description: Blazing Star state trail appropriation and bond issue
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/13/2013215Introduction and first reading 
02/13/2013Referred to Finance


SF 421 Sparks
HF 586 Poppe
Revisor No.: 13-1622
Topic: Parks and Trails
Short Description: Shooting Star state trail bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/13/2013215Introduction and first reading 
02/13/2013Referred to Finance


SF 448 Sparks; Saxhaug; Skoe; Weber; Dahms
HF 462 Poppe
Revisor No.: 13-1509
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Biofuel production provisions modifications and biobutanol definition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/14/2013229Introduction and first reading 
02/14/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
02/28/2013428aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Environment and Energy
03/04/2013464Comm report: To pass and re-referred to State and Local Government
03/04/2013486Author added Dahms
03/14/20131005aComm report: Amended 
03/14/2013Comm report: No recommendation 
03/14/20131021Second reading 
5793Rule 47, returned to State and Local Government
See HF 976, Art. 2, Sec. 44, 53, 56, 60-64, 66
See HF677, Art. 18, Sec. 9


SF 452 Wiger; Johnson; Sparks
HF 456 Ward, J.E.
Revisor No.: 13-1301
Topic: Hunting and Game
Short Description: Body-gripping traps restrictions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/14/2013230Introduction and first reading 
02/14/2013Referred to Environment and Energy


SF 478 Metzen; Wiger; Sieben; Sparks
HF 540 Hansen
Revisor No.: 13-1576
Topic: Metropolitan Area
Short Description: Metropolitan cities inflow and infiltration grants bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/14/2013235Introduction and first reading 
02/14/2013Referred to Finance
04/04/20131678Author added Sparks
See HF2490, Art. 1, Sec. 17, Sub. 4


SF 499 Sparks; Sheran
HF 280 Poppe
Revisor No.: 13-0975
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Intermediate care facilities for persons with developmental disabilities (ICF/DD) division of cost modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/14/2013239Introduction and first reading 
02/14/2013Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 513 Clausen; Cohen; Metzen; Ingebrigtsen; Sparks
HF 928 Morgan
Revisor No.: 13-1615
Topic: Zoos
Short Description: Minnesota zoological garden asset preservation bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/18/2013273Introduction and first reading 
02/18/2013Referred to Finance
See HF2490, Art. 1, Sec. 11, Sub. 1


SF 518 Clausen; Sparks; Carlson; Sheran; Miller
HF 631 Brynaert
Revisor No.: 13-1351
Topic: Education-Higher
Short Description: Higher education workforce development plan and mental health issues summit requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/18/2013273Introduction and first reading 
02/18/2013Referred to Higher Education and Workforce Development
03/06/2013618aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Health, Human Services and Housing
03/11/2013761aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance


SF 521 Tomassoni; Bakk; Saxhaug; Eaton; Sparks
HF 623 Melin
Revisor No.: 13-1495
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Biomass power mandate project provision modification; transmission line certificate of need and routing assessment requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/18/2013274Introduction and first reading 
02/18/2013Referred to Environment and Energy
03/04/2013464aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/04/2013466Second reading 
04/04/20131681Special Order 
04/04/20131681Third reading Passed 
05/08/20133403Returned from House with amendment 
05/08/2013Laid on table 
05/08/20133408Taken from table 
05/08/2013Senate concurred and repassed bill 
05/08/20133408Third reading 
Presentment date 05/09/13
05/15/20133692Governor's action Approval 05/13/13
05/15/20133692Secretary of State Chapter 57 05/13/13
Effective date 05/14/13
See also HF2834, Sec. 23


SF 538 Dahms; Tomassoni; Sparks; Ingebrigtsen; Weber
HF 728 Torkelson
Revisor No.: 13-1059
Topic: Lakes, Ponds, Rivers, and Streams
Short Description: Minnesota River basin area II projects floodplain management appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/18/2013277Introduction and first reading 
02/18/2013Referred to Finance


SF 545 Tomassoni; Benson; Rosen; Sparks; Schmit
HF 1533 Beard
Revisor No.: 13-1170
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Public utilities commission (PUC) cost of service as primary factor for revenue allocation among customer classes
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/18/2013278Introduction and first reading 
02/18/2013Referred to Finance
See SF1607, Art.4, Sec.8


SF 549 Tomassoni; Sieben; Sparks; Hoffman
HF 636 Nelson
Revisor No.: 13-1661
Topic: Buildings and Building Codes
Short Description: Elevator industry employment regulation and licensing provisions
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/18/2013278Introduction and first reading 
02/18/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
02/28/2013417aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
See SF1607, Art.6, Sec.2-15,19-21
See HF729, Art. 2, Sec. 3, 10-12, 14-16, 18-22, 26, 28-29, 44


SF 570 Tomassoni; Saxhaug; Eaton; Sparks; Scalze
HF 567 Melin
Revisor No.: 13-1354
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Solar energy use in state buildings requirements modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/18/2013283Introduction and first reading 
02/18/2013Referred to State and Local Government
02/28/2013404aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Environment and Energy
03/14/20131000aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Capital Investment


SF 575 Sparks; Koenen
HF 832 Savick
Revisor No.: 13-1755
Topic: Counties-Specific
Short Description: Freeborn county tax-forfeited land sale
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/18/2013283Introduction and first reading 
02/18/2013Referred to Environment and Energy
See HF740, Sec. 20


SF 584 Sparks; Saxhaug; Dahms; Koenen; Ruud
HF 985 Johnson, S.
Revisor No.: 13-0776
Topic: Telecommunications, Computers, and Information Technology
Short Description: Telecommunications enforcement authority clarification; tariff requirements addition; proprietary information protection; certificates of authority specification; alternative regulation plans termination
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/18/2013285Introduction and first reading 
02/18/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
02/25/2013397Author added Saxhaug
02/28/2013459Authors added Dahms; Koenen; Ruud


SF 601 Dziedzic; Tomassoni; Sparks; Stumpf
HF 320 McNamar
Revisor No.: 13-1147
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: School energy conservation revolving loan program establishment, bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/21/2013345Introduction and first reading 
02/21/2013Referred to Finance


SF 609 Jensen; Saxhaug; Tomassoni; Sparks; Bakk
HF 916 Dill
Revisor No.: 13-1779
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Postsecondary enrollment options (PSEO) program replacement revenue, levy, and aid authority to offset payments or pupil weight reductions
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/21/2013346Introduction and first reading 
02/21/2013Referred to Finance


SF 641 Sparks; Bonoff
HF 763 Metsa
Revisor No.: 13-0076
Topic: Labor, Employment, and Labor and Industry Department
Short Description: Fair labor standards act conformance to federal law
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/21/2013351Introduction and first reading 
02/21/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/14/20131001aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/14/20131021Second reading 
5793Rule 47, returned to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development


SF 656 Schmit; Sparks; Bonoff
HF 578 Isaacson
Revisor No.: 13-0173
Topic: Labor, Employment, and Labor and Industry Department
Short Description: Construction codes housekeeping changes; combative sports modifications; manufactured home sales license regulations expansion
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/21/2013354Introduction and first reading 
02/21/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
02/28/2013416aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
See HF729, Art. 2, Sec. 1, 4-9, 27, 32, 36-40, 42


SF 676 Stumpf; Eken; Sparks; Metzen; Miller
HF 783 Marquart
Revisor No.: 13-1678
Topic: Disasters
Short Description: Flood hazard mitigation grants bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/21/2013358Introduction and first reading 
02/21/2013Referred to Finance
See HF1070, Sec. 2
See HF1068, Sec. 2
See HF2490, Art. Sec. 7, sub. 3


SF 700 Skoe; Miller; Sparks; Westrom; Stumpf
HF 1362 Faust
Revisor No.: 13-1684
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department
Short Description: Covered farm vehicles regulation exemption; hours of service requirements exemption; federal laws incorporation by reference requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/25/2013381Introduction and first reading 
02/25/2013Referred to Transportation and Public Safety


SF 702 Hayden; Sparks; Rosen; Pederson, J.; Miller
HF 528 Clark
Revisor No.: 13-1534
Topic: Housing and Housing Finance Agency
Short Description: Public housing rehabilitation bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/25/2013381Introduction and first reading 
02/25/2013Referred to Finance
See HF2490, Art. 1, Sec. 23


SF 703 Eken; Sparks; Reinert; Pederson, J.; Miller
HF 680 Hausman
Revisor No.: 13-0499
Topic: Public Facilities Authority
Short Description: Wastewater infrastructure funding program bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/25/2013381Introduction and first reading 
02/25/2013Referred to Finance
See HF2490, Art. 1, Sec. 22, Sub. 3


SF 705 Sparks; Sieben; Ingebrigtsen; Scalze
HF 615 Ward, J.A.
Revisor No.: 13-1700
Topic: Natural Resources and Natural Resources Department
Short Description: Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) conservation reserve bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/25/2013381Introduction and first reading 
02/25/2013Referred to Finance
See HF2490, Art. 1, Sec. 10, Sub. 2


SF 725 Scalze; Rosen; Sparks
HF 720 Hansen
Revisor No.: 13-0275
Topic: Water and Soil Conservation
Short Description: Soil and water conservation district consolidation provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/25/2013385Introduction and first reading 
02/25/2013Referred to Environment and Energy
03/11/2013741Comm report: To pass 
03/11/2013763Second reading 
5793Rule 47, returned to Environment and Energy


SF 726 Scalze; Rosen; Sparks; Hoffman
HF 613 Hansen
Revisor No.: 13-0273
Topic: Water and Soil Conservation
Short Description: Soil and water conservation provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/25/2013385Introduction and first reading 
02/25/2013Referred to Environment and Energy
04/02/20131458aComm report: To pass as amended 
04/02/20131668Second reading 
5793Rule 47, returned to Environment and Energy
See HF677, Art. 4, Sec. 1-5


SF 730 Bonoff; Rest; Nelson; Rosen; Sparks
HF 1275 Selcer
Revisor No.: 13-1929
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Small business investment credit modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/25/2013386Introduction and first reading 
02/25/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/05/2013560aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
See HF677, Art. 6, Sec. 1-2


SF 735 Dziedzic; Johnson; Dibble; Sparks; Tomassoni
HF 765 Laine
Revisor No.: 13-1651
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: Mediation services bureau dispute resolution grants and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/25/2013386Introduction and first reading 
02/25/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/21/20131367aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary
04/02/20131527Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance
See SF1607, Art.8, Sec.2
See HF729, Art. 1, Sec. 7; Art. 5, Sec. 33


SF 736 Metzen; Tomassoni; Housley; Sparks; Dziedzic
HF 868 Hansen
Revisor No.: 13-1925
Topic: Athletics
Short Description: Mighty Ducks indoor ice facilities air handling systems grants bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/25/2013386Introduction and first reading 
02/25/2013Referred to Finance


SF 746 Sparks; Miller; Tomassoni
HF 853 Savick
Revisor No.: 13-1878
Topic: Fire and Firefighters
Short Description: Fire and police department aid threshold for financial reports and audits modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/25/2013388Introduction and first reading 
02/25/2013Referred to State and Local Government
03/21/20131385Comm report: To pass 
03/21/20131411Second reading 
04/16/20131859HF substituted on General Orders HF853


SF 748 Sparks; Gazelka
HF 654 Laine
Revisor No.: 13-0970
Topic: Death, Funerals, and Cemeteries
Short Description: Preneed funeral insurance regulations
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/25/2013388Introduction and first reading 
02/25/2013Referred to Commerce
03/14/20131009aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/14/20131021Second reading 
05/01/20133164Special Order 
05/01/20133164Third reading Passed 
05/07/20133255Returned from House 
Presentment date 05/09/13
05/15/20133692Governor's action Approval 05/13/13
05/15/20133692Secretary of State Chapter 53 05/13/13
Effective date 08/01/13


SF 754 Sparks; Tomassoni; Weber; Schmit
HF 1018 Ward, J.E.
Revisor No.: 13-1246
Topic: Employment and Economic Development Department
Short Description: Enterprise Minnesota, Inc. small business growth acceleration program grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/25/2013389Introduction and first reading 
02/25/2013Referred to Finance
See HF729, Art. 1, Sec. 3


SF 756 Schmit; Sparks; Brown
HF 757 Wills
Revisor No.: 13-1540
Topic: Zoos
Short Description: Minnesota zoo board wild animals exemption provisions
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/25/2013389Introduction and first reading 
02/25/2013Referred to Environment and Energy
See SF796, Sec. 20


SF 769 Jensen; Wiger; Schmit; Eaton; Sparks
HF 1051 Rosenthal
Revisor No.: 13-0202
Topic: Corrections and Corrections Department
Short Description: Crime victim rights modifications; public safety department restitution process working group establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/25/2013392Introduction and first reading 
02/25/2013Referred to Judiciary
03/13/2013936aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to State and Local Government
03/18/20131177aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/18/20131179Second reading 
04/16/20131870Special Order 
04/16/20131870Third reading Passed 
04/26/20133102Returned from House with amendment 
04/26/20133103Senate concurred and repassed bill 
04/26/20133103Third reading 
Presentment date 04/29/13
05/03/20133212Governor's action Approval 05/01/13
05/03/20133212Secretary of State Chapter 34 05/01/13
Effective date 08/01/13


SF 871 Reinert; Sparks; Jensen; Gazelka
HF 1036 Simonson
Revisor No.: 13-1171
Topic: Motor Vehicles
Short Description: Motor vehicle salvage titles high-value vehicle definition modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/2013447Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2013Referred to Transportation and Public Safety
03/21/20131373Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance
See SF1173, Art. 3, Sec. 5
See HF 1444; Art. 3, Sec. 5


SF 876 Sparks; Tomassoni; Metzen; Rosen
HF 1014 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 13-1979
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Public utilities economic development rate plans authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/2013448Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2013Referred to Environment and Energy


SF 892 Schmit; Sieben; Dibble; Sparks
HF 701 Ward, J.A.
Revisor No.: 13-1679
Topic: Water and Water Resources
Short Description: Groundwater quality and quantity data synthesis appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/2013451Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2013Referred to Finance


SF 893 Dziedzic; Saxhaug; Sieben; Sparks; Dibble
HF 1023 Hansen
Revisor No.: 13-1877
Topic: Natural Resources and Natural Resources Department
Short Description: Natural resources records management system development and maintenance and surcharge imposition; off-highway motorcycles, off-road vehicles, snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles (ATV) registration fees increase
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/2013451Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2013Referred to Environment and Energy
03/11/2013782Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance


SF 924 Sparks; Tomassoni
HF 1137 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 13-0100
Topic: Unemployment Insurance
Short Description: Unemployment insurance shared work program federal law conformance; converting layoffs into Minnesota businesses (CLIMB) program creation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/2013457Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/20/20131275aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/20/20131352Second reading 
04/23/20132608Special Order 
04/23/20132608Third reading Passed 
See HF729, Art. 4, Sec. 1-4, 9, 17


SF 943 Sparks; Nelson
HF 991 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 13-1941
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Minnesota investment fund development authorities inclusion authorization; Dakota county community development agency Minnesota investment fund eligibility authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/04/2013467Introduction and first reading 
03/04/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/20/20131282aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/20/20131352Second reading 
5793Rule 47, returned to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
See HF729, Art. 3, Sec. 4, 6-7, 22


SF 960 Sparks; Stumpf; Senjem; Hayden; Tomassoni
HF 1070 Ward, J.E.
Revisor No.: 13-2218
Topic: Housing and Housing Finance Agency
Short Description: Public housing rehabilitation bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/04/2013470Introduction and first reading 
03/04/2013Referred to Finance
See HF2490, Art. 1, Sec. 23


SF 1001 Sparks; Dahms; Eken; Skoe; Koenen
HF 1235 Fritz
Revisor No.: 13-1828
Topic: Agriculture and Agriculture Department
Short Description: Farm business management programs appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/04/2013477Introduction and first reading 
03/04/2013Referred to Finance
03/07/2013691Author added Koenen


SF 1008 Tomassoni; Dibble; Sparks
HF 959 Newton
Revisor No.: 13-2178
Topic: Disabilities and Access
Short Description: Transition and employment services for deaf, hard-of-hearing and deafblind students appropriations
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/04/2013478Introduction and first reading 
03/04/2013Referred to Finance


SF 1019 Sparks
HF 1199 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 13-2220
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Small business investment income tax credit provisions modification and data practices exemption addition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/04/2013480Introduction and first reading 
03/04/2013Referred to Taxes
See HF677, Art. 6, Sec. 1-3


SF 1027 Saxhaug; Tomassoni; Ingebrigtsen; Dahms; Sparks
HF 1133 Hansen
Revisor No.: 13-1957
Topic: Environment
Short Description: Environmental permitting efficiency provisions modifications; pollution control ombudsman establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/04/2013481Introduction and first reading 
03/04/2013Referred to Environment and Energy


SF 1060 Hoffman; Kiffmeyer; Metzen; Scalze; Sparks
HF 1343 Zerwas
Revisor No.: 13-2272
Topic: Historic Sites and Historical Societies
Short Description: Oliver H. Kelley farm historic site bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/05/2013570Introduction and first reading 
03/05/2013Referred to Finance
03/14/20131029Authors added Metzen; Scalze; Sparks
05/13/20133581Chief author stricken, shown as co-author Kiffmeyer
05/13/2013Chief author added Hoffman
See HF2490, Art. 1, Sec. 1060


SF 1064 Sparks; Koenen; Tomassoni; Thompson; Nelson
HF 802 Lesch
Revisor No.: 13-1067
Topic: Recreation, Tourism, and Amusement
Short Description: Amusement devices retail sale definition for sales tax purposes modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/05/2013571Introduction and first reading 
03/05/2013Referred to Taxes
03/28/20147158Author added Nelson


SF 1119 Sparks
HF 1178 Poppe
Revisor No.: 13-2385
Topic: Military and Military Affairs Department
Short Description: Military leave use for state and municipal employees provisions clarification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/07/2013677Introduction and first reading 
03/07/2013Referred to State and Local Government
03/21/20131388Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance
See SF1589, Art. 4, Sec. 1


SF 1120 Tomassoni; Metzen; Sparks; Senjem
HF 1770 Kahn
Revisor No.: 13-2362
Topic: Gambling and Lottery
Short Description: Electronic gambling games provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/07/2013677Introduction and first reading 
03/07/2013Referred to State and Local Government


SF 1122 Eaton; Rest; Chamberlain; Sparks
HF 1312 Metsa
Revisor No.: 13-2072
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Small business technology transfer licensing agreement creation and corporate tax exemption establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/07/2013677Introduction and first reading 
03/07/2013Referred to Taxes
03/11/2013781Chief author stricken, shown as co-author Rest
03/11/2013Chief author added Eaton


SF 1128 Schmit; Eken; Sparks
HF 1255 Johnson, S.
Revisor No.: 13-2319
Topic: Telecommunications, Computers, and Information Technology
Short Description: Office of broadband development establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/07/2013678Introduction and first reading 
03/07/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/14/2013996aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to State and Local Government
03/18/20131178aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
See SF1607, Art.4, Sec.14,17,19
See HF729, Art. 1, Sec. 13; Art. 3, Sec. 13-14, 26


SF 1160 Sparks; Koenen; Eken
HF 1071 Poppe
Revisor No.: 13-0130
Topic: Agriculture and Agriculture Department
Short Description: Omnibus agriculture policy bill
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/07/2013685Introduction and first reading 
03/07/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/11/2013781Author added Eken
04/02/20131418aComm report: To pass as amended 
04/02/20131668Second reading 
04/19/20132507aSpecial Order: Amended 
04/19/20132508Third reading Passed 
See HF976, Art. 2, Sec. 4, 17-39, 43-64


SF 1196 Koenen; Sparks; Eken; Hawj
HF 1319 Persell
Revisor No.: 13-2390
Topic: Workers Compensation
Short Description: Workers compensation chiropractic services conversion factors modification; steering practices prohibition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/11/2013764Introduction and first reading 
03/11/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development


SF 1234 Sparks; Tomassoni; Dziedzic
HF 1359 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 13-0080
Topic: Workers Compensation
Short Description: Miscellaneous workers compensation provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/11/2013769Introduction and first reading 
03/11/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/20/20131252aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/20/20131352Second reading 
03/21/20131415Author added Dziedzic
05/03/20133218Special Order: Amendment offered 
05/03/2013Motion did not prevail To strike and re-refer to Commerce
05/03/20133228aAmended 
05/03/2013Motion did not prevail To strike and re-refer to Judiciary
05/03/2013Motion did not prevail To strike and re-refer to Finance
05/03/20133231Third reading Passed 
05/10/20133570Returned from House with amendment 
05/10/20133571Senate concurred and repassed bill 
05/10/20133571Third reading 
Presentment date 05/13/13
05/18/20134194Governor's action Approval 05/16/13
05/20/20135238Secretary of State Chapter 70 05/16/13
Effective date Various Dates


SF 1244 Koenen; Eken; Sparks; Weber; Westrom
HF 971 Hansen
Revisor No.: 13-2179
Topic: Drainage and Ditches
Short Description: Public drainage manual and public drainage law overview for decision-makers update appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/11/2013771Introduction and first reading 
03/11/2013Referred to Finance
03/14/20131030Author added Westrom


SF 1265 Hawj; Tomassoni; Metzen; Sparks; Dziedzic
HF 1392 Mullery
Revisor No.: 13-1718
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Youth workforce development competitive grant program appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/11/2013774Introduction and first reading 
03/11/2013Referred to Finance
See HF729, Art. 1, Sec. 3, Sub. 3(e)


SF 1288 Sparks; Tomassoni; Rosen; Weber; Bonoff
HF 1584 Poppe
Revisor No.: 13-2510
Topic: Agriculture and Agriculture Department
Short Description: NextGen energy board examination of biobased chemical production from agricultural and forestry feedstocks requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/11/2013779Introduction and first reading 
03/11/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/13/2013977Author added Weber
04/04/20131679Author added Bonoff
See HF 976, Art. 2, Sec. 46-47


SF 1304 Marty; Eken; Tomassoni; Hayden; Sparks
HF 1482 Hansen
Revisor No.: 13-2572
Topic: Natural Resources and Natural Resources Department
Short Description: Conservation Corps of Minnesota appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/13/2013963Introduction and first reading 
03/13/2013Referred to Finance


SF 1350 Sparks; Weber; Stumpf; Osmek; Skoe
Revisor No.: 13-2654
Topic: Firearms and Weapons
Short Description: Firearms and ammunition regulations and modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/13/2013971Introduction and first reading 
03/13/2013Referred to Judiciary
03/14/20131030Author added Osmek
03/18/20131186Author added Skoe
See SF671, Art. 4, Sec. 1-7, 9-11


SF 1372 Sparks
HF 1494 Savick
Revisor No.: 13-2576
Topic: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Short Description: Riverland community college demolition, reconfiguration and renovation bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/13/2013975Introduction and first reading 
03/13/2013Referred to Finance


SF 1373 Sparks; Dziedzic
HF 1175 Wagenius
Revisor No.: 13-2260
Topic: Agriculture and Agriculture Department
Short Description: Minnesota agricultural water quality certification pilot program establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/13/2013975Introduction and first reading 
03/13/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/20/20131283aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary
03/21/20131415Author added Dziedzic
04/02/20131527Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance
See HF 976, Art. 2, Sec. 1, 5-16


SF 1408 Johnson; Stumpf; Metzen; Sparks; Senjem
HF 1484 Sanders
Revisor No.: 13-2626
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Blaine national sports center expansion bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20131026Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2013Referred to Finance
See HF2490, Art. 1, Sec. 13, Sub 3


SF 1480 Johnson; Tomassoni; Dziedzic; Sparks
HF 1573 Hortman
Revisor No.: 13-2560
Topic: 
Short Description: Childhood obesity pilot program appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/20/20131355Introduction and first reading 
03/20/2013Referred to Finance
04/15/20131837Author stricken Peterson, B.
05/14/20133659Comm report: To pass 
05/14/20133680Second reading 
05/20/20135239General Orders: Stricken and returned to author 


SF 1504 Rosen; Weber; Koenen; Sparks
HF 1669 Gunther
Revisor No.: 13-2815
Topic: Regional and Rural Development
Short Description: Southern and southwestern Minnesota initiative foundation collaborative pilot project grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/20131413Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2013Referred to Finance
See HF729, Art. 1, Sec. 3


SF 1542 Dahms; Weber; Sparks
HF 1760 Schomacker
Revisor No.: 13-2838
Topic: Lakes, Ponds, Rivers, and Streams
Short Description: Minnesota River basin area II floodwater retention systems grant bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/04/20131677Introduction and first reading 
04/04/2013Referred to Finance
04/08/20131687Author added Sparks


SF 1545 Sparks
HF 1670 Gunther
Revisor No.: 13-2814
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Entrepreneurial development assistance grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/04/20131677Introduction and first reading 
04/04/2013Referred to Finance


SF 1603 Sparks; Tomassoni; Bakk
HF 1799 Metsa
Revisor No.: 13-2983
Topic: Workers Compensation
Short Description: Workers compensation advisory council recommendations adoption
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/15/20131837Introduction and first reading 
04/15/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
05/01/20133156aComm report: To pass as amended 
05/01/2013Joint rule 2.03, referred to Rules and Administration
5794Withdrawn 
Joint rule 3.02, returned to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
See SF1234, Art. 2


SF 1607 Tomassoni; Sparks; Saxhaug; Dziedzic
Revisor No.: 13-3012
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: Omnibus environment, natural resources, agriculture, commerce, energy, jobs, and economic development appropriations bill
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/16/20131860Introduction and first reading 
04/16/2013Referred to Finance
04/17/20131967Authors added Sparks; Saxhaug; Dziedzic
04/18/20132001aComm report: To pass as amended 
04/18/20132006Second reading 
04/19/20132498aSpecial Order: Amended 
04/19/20132506Third reading Passed 
See HF729, Art. 1-3, 5-6, 11-12
See HF976, Art. 1; Art. 2, Sec. 2-3, 33-34, 41-42; Art. 3; Art. 4, Sec. 1-8, 15-65, 76-93; Art. 5
See HF677, Art. 11, Sec. 10 (mod.)


SF 1639 Sparks
HF 1811 Faust
Revisor No.: 13-3088
Topic: Children and Families
Short Description: Spousal income requirements for medical assistance (MA) eligibility modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/29/20133121Introduction and first reading 
04/29/2013Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 1655 Schmit; Dahms; Sparks
HF 1829 Johnson, C.
Revisor No.: 13-3121
Topic: 
Short Description: Agritourism activities civil immunity authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/10/20133497Introduction and first reading 
05/10/2013Referred to Judiciary


SF 1673 Tomassoni; Sparks; Pederson, J.; Osmek
HF 2403 Pelowski
Revisor No.: 13-0839
Topic: Motor Vehicles-Registration, Licensing, and Taxation
Short Description: Minnesota section professional golfers association (PGA) license plates issuance authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/17/20133957Introduction and first reading 
05/17/2013Referred to Transportation and Public Safety
02/27/20145900Author added Osmek


SF 1677 Sparks; Koenen
HF 1852 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 13-2639
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Recovered energy generation facilities renewable energy production incentive inclusion eligibility
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/19/20134973Introduction and first reading 
05/19/2013Referred to Environment and Energy


SF 1708 Rosen; Sparks; Weber
HF 2345 Gunther
Revisor No.: 14-3424
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Jackson library construction and renovation bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/25/20145813Introduction and first reading 
02/25/2014Referred to Finance
See HF2490, Art. 1, Sec. 4, Sub. 3


SF 1766 Sparks; Jensen
HF 1950 McNamar
Revisor No.: 14-3478
Topic: Agriculture and Agriculture Department
Short Description: Sales tax on labor for farm equipment repair services repeal
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/25/20145823Introduction and first reading 
02/25/2014Referred to Taxes


SF 1830 Metzen; Gazelka; Sparks; Carlson
Revisor No.: 14-4750
Topic: Taxation-Sales and Use
Short Description: Storage and warehousing services sales and use tax repeal
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/25/20145834Introduction and first reading 
02/25/2014Referred to Taxes
02/27/20145900Author added Sparks
03/10/20146082Author added Carlson


SF 1932 Dahms; Koenen; Weber; Rosen; Sparks
HF 2508 Swedzinski
Revisor No.: 14-4660
Topic: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Short Description: Southwest state university higher education asset preservation and replacement (HEAPR) bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/20145869Introduction and first reading 
02/27/2014Referred to Finance


SF 1961 Saxhaug; Sparks; Ingebrigtsen; Dahle; Jensen
HF 2374 Radinovich
Revisor No.: 14-4872
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Low-income home energy heating assistance program (LIHEAP) appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/20145873Introduction and first reading 
02/27/2014Referred to Finance
02/27/2014HF substituted in committee HF2374


SF 1989 Sparks; Wiger; Senjem; Schmit; Metzen
Revisor No.: 14-3848
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Intermediate care facilities for persons with developmental disabilities (ICF/DD) and home and community-based providers reimbursement rates modifications and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/20145878Introduction and first reading 
02/27/2014Referred to Finance


SF 2007 Jensen; Bakk; Tomassoni; Eken; Sparks
HF 2059 McNamar
Revisor No.: 14-3476
Topic: Corporations and Partnerships
Short Description: Greater Minnesota business development public infrastructure grant program modification bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/20145882Introduction and first reading 
02/27/2014Referred to Finance


SF 2056 Schmit; Dahms; Sparks; Jensen; Koenen
HF 2615 Simonson
Revisor No.: 14-4631
Topic: Telecommunications, Computers, and Information Technology
Short Description: Border-to-border broadband development grant and loan program establishment for expansion of broadband services to underserved areas and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/20145890Introduction and first reading 
02/27/2014Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/12/20146129aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance


SF 2098 Saxhaug; Ingebrigtsen; Hoffman; Cohen; Sparks
HF 1926 Hansen
Revisor No.: 14-3984
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: Outdoor heritage fund appropriations
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/20145898Introduction and first reading 
02/27/2014Referred to Finance
04/10/20148033aComm report: To pass as amended 
04/10/20148056Second reading 
04/10/20148057Author added Cohen
04/22/20148207HF substituted on General Orders HF1926
04/29/2014Author added Sparks


SF 2124 Tomassoni; Dziedzic; Sparks
HF 2369 Isaacson
Revisor No.: 14-3513
Topic: Occupations and Professions
Short Description: Apprenticeship program federal conformity changes
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/03/20145914Introduction and first reading 
03/03/2014Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/13/20146207aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/13/20146211Second reading 


SF 2144 Schmit; Sparks; Eken; Ruud; Senjem
HF 2497 Lillie
Revisor No.: 14-4694
Topic: Parks and Trails
Short Description: State parks and trails acquisition and development projects bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/03/20145918Introduction and first reading 
03/03/2014Referred to Finance
See HF2490, Art. 1, Sec. 7, Sub. 10


SF 2158 Jensen; Nelson; Franzen; Sparks; Bonoff
HF 2243 Selcer
Revisor No.: 14-4196
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Women entrepreneurs business development grant program establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/03/20145920Introduction and first reading 
03/03/2014Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/19/20146300aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
See HF2536, Art. 2, Sec. 3 (modified)


SF 2204 Schmit; Sparks; Saxhaug; Wiger; Dahms
HF 2538 Poppe
Revisor No.: 14-4555
Topic: Agriculture and Agriculture Department
Short Description: Farm-to-foodshelf program establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/03/20145928Introduction and first reading 
03/03/2014Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/26/20146844Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance


SF 2218 Sparks
HF 3247 Johnson, S.
Revisor No.: 14-3617
Topic: Telecommunications, Computers, and Information Technology
Short Description: Telecommunications rate case procedures modification; consumer billing practices standards provision; intrastate call completion requirements; certification procedures modifications; and technical corrections
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/03/20145930Introduction and first reading 
03/03/2014Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development


SF 2219 Sparks
HF 2513 Savick
Revisor No.: 14-4911
Topic: Lakes, Ponds, Rivers, and Streams
Short Description: Albert Lea Lake management and invasive species control project grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/03/20145931Introduction and first reading 
03/03/2014Referred to Finance
See HF1926, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Sub. 5(l)


SF 2220 Sparks; Pederson, J.
HF 2658 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 14-3512
Topic: Workers Compensation
Short Description: Workers compensation advisory council recommendations adoption
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/03/20145931Introduction and first reading 
03/03/2014Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/20/20146475aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
04/09/2014HF substituted in committee HF2658


SF 2221 Sparks; Dahms; Eken
HF 2571 Hansen
Revisor No.: 14-4950
Topic: Water and Water Resources
Short Description: Drainage systems provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/03/20145931Introduction and first reading 
03/03/2014Referred to Environment and Energy
03/06/20145973Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/12/20146129Comm report: To pass 
03/12/20146156Second reading 
04/02/20147364Special Order 
04/02/20147364Third reading Passed 
04/10/20148075Returned from House 
Presentment date 04/10/14
04/22/20148202Governor's action Approval 04/11/14
04/22/20148202Secretary of State Chapter 164 04/11/14
Effective date 08/01/14


SF 2222 Sparks; Sheran
HF 3203 Johnson, C.
Revisor No.: 14-5024
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Biodiesel minimum content requirements exception for certain diesel fuel generators; biodiesel content mandate exceptions extension
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/03/20145931Introduction and first reading 
03/03/2014Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/26/20146867Chief author stricken, shown as co-author Sheran
03/26/2014Chief author added Sparks
03/27/20146940aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Environment and Energy
03/27/2014Joint rule 2.03, referred to Rules and Administration


SF 2274 Franzen; Jensen; Sparks; Bonoff; Nelson
HF 2291 Morgan
Revisor No.: 14-4675
Topic: Employment and Economic Development Department
Short Description: Women's economic self-sufficiency, gender segregation in the workforce reduction, and gender pay gap reduction provisions; women and nontraditional jobs grant program establishment; appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/04/20145958Introduction and first reading 
03/04/2014Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/19/20146301aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance


SF 2297 Sparks; Koenen; Nelson
HF 2633 Norton
Revisor No.: 14-4207
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Greater Minnesota angel investment credit and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/04/20145962Introduction and first reading 
03/04/2014Referred to Taxes


SF 2331 Sparks; Saxhaug; Jensen; Gazelka
HF 2997 Sawatzky
Revisor No.: 14-4376
Topic: Legal Proceedings
Short Description: Duty of owner of real property to trespasser requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/06/20145985Introduction and first reading 
03/06/2014Referred to Judiciary


SF 2438 Sparks
HF 2947 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 14-5093
Topic: Labor, Employment, and Labor and Industry Department
Short Description: Office of combative sports and construction codes and licensing division housekeeping provisions modifications; interstate compact on industrialized/modular buildings provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/06/20146005Introduction and first reading 
03/06/2014Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/20/20146475aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/20/20146494Second reading 
05/12/20149037aSpecial Order: Amended 
05/12/20149038Third reading Passed 


SF 2439 Sparks
HF 2321 Savick
Revisor No.: 14-4366
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Albert Lea local sales and use taxes expiration date extension
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/06/20146005Introduction and first reading 
03/06/2014Referred to Taxes
See HF 3167, Art. 3, Sec. 23,36


SF 2440 Sparks
HF 2767 Johnson, S.
Revisor No.: 14-5079
Topic: Telecommunications, Computers, and Information Technology
Short Description: Telecommunications obsolete provisions elimination and conforming changes authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/06/20146005Introduction and first reading 
03/06/2014Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/26/20146843aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/26/20146864Second reading 


SF 2511 Johnson; Tomassoni; Dziedzic; Sparks
Revisor No.: 14-5251
Topic: 
Short Description: Childhood obesity reduction program appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/20146077Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2014Referred to Finance


SF 2550 Sparks
HF 2457 Poppe
Revisor No.: 14-5019
Topic: Taxation-Sales and Use
Short Description: Sales tax exemption extension to housing and redevelopment and port authorities
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20146157Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2014Referred to Taxes


SF 2551 Sparks
HF 2814 Poppe
Revisor No.: 14-5221
Topic: Watershed Districts
Short Description: Cedar River watershed district flood hazard mitigation grants bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20146158Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2014Referred to Finance
See HF2490, Art. 1, Sec. 7, Sub. 3


SF 2552 Sparks
HF 2815 Poppe
Revisor No.: 14-5224
Topic: Parks and Trails
Short Description: Shooting Star state trail bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20146158Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2014Referred to Finance


SF 2587 Jensen; Sparks
HF 2983 Savick
Revisor No.: 14-5329
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Southern Minnesota Initiative foundation grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20146163Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2014Referred to Finance
03/21/20146505Author added Sparks


SF 2588 Sparks; Dahms; Koenen; Schmit; Eken
HF 3018 Poppe
Revisor No.: 14-4756
Topic: Agriculture and Agriculture Department
Short Description: Agricultural utilization research institute board of directors membership expansion
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20146164Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2014Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development


SF 2601 Cohen; Tomassoni; Miller; Lourey; Sparks
HF 2701 Pelowski
Revisor No.: 14-4833
Topic: Disasters
Short Description: Disaster assistance contingency account establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20146166Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2014Referred to Finance
04/28/2014HF substituted in committee HF2701


SF 2610 Jensen; Reinert; Sparks; Metzen
HF 2838 Morgan
Revisor No.: 14-5217
Topic: Commerce and Commerce Department
Short Description: Vision care provided by health and vision plans noncovered discounts prohibition; health care provider definition expansion for optometrists
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20146167Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2014Referred to Commerce


SF 2617 Sparks
HF 2948 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 14-5167
Topic: Employment and Economic Development Department
Short Description: Economic development obsolete and redundant laws repeal
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20146169Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2014Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/26/20146839aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/26/20146864Second reading 
04/09/20148010HF substituted on General Orders HF2948


SF 2618 Sparks
HF 2746 Poppe
Revisor No.: 14-5155
Topic: Agriculture and Agriculture Department
Short Description: Agriculture department obsolete and redundant laws removal and provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20146170Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2014Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/27/20146943aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/27/20147055Second reading 
04/10/20148055HF substituted on General Orders HF2746


SF 2640 Dibble; Dahle; Sparks; Koenen; Eken
HF 2650 Norton
Revisor No.: 14-4639
Topic: Disabilities and Access
Short Description: Minnesota centers for independent living grants appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/13/20146212Introduction and first reading 
03/13/2014Referred to Finance
03/17/20146287Author added Koenen
03/28/20147158Author added Eken


SF 2676 Dziedzic; Anderson; Hawj; Tomassoni; Sparks
HF 3034 Isaacson
Revisor No.: 14-5402
Topic: Employment and Economic Development Department
Short Description: Persons with severe disabilities extended employment services appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/13/20146218Introduction and first reading 
03/13/2014Referred to Finance


SF 2706 Reinert; Sparks
HF 2995 Erhardt
Revisor No.: 14-5313
Topic: Motor Vehicles
Short Description: Towing order requirements clarification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/20146279Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2014Referred to Transportation and Public Safety
03/20/20146467aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/20/20146494Second reading 
05/06/20148735HF substituted on General Orders HF2995


SF 2715 Rosen; Sparks; Koenen; Jensen; Dahms
HF 3127 Cornish
Revisor No.: 14-5504
Topic: Historic Sites and Historical Societies
Short Description: Farm America agricultural interpretive center capital improvement grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/20146280Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2014Referred to Finance


SF 2818 Dibble; Torres Ray; Sparks; Hayden; Hawj
HF 3244 Persell
Revisor No.: 14-5627
Topic: Employment and Economic Development Department
Short Description: Emerging workforce grant program appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/19/20146387Introduction and first reading 
03/19/2014Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/21/20146506Authors added Hayden; Hawj


SF 2860 Sparks; Tomassoni; Ruud
HF 3143 Ward, J.E.
Revisor No.: 14-5449
Topic: Employment and Economic Development Department
Short Description: New employee training partnership establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/20146502Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2014Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development


SF 2864 Koenen; Sparks; Miller; Hawj
HF 3286 Ward, J.A.
Revisor No.: 14-5334
Topic: Natural Resources and Natural Resources Department
Short Description: Scientific and natural area (SNA) and native bank prairie acquisition bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/20146502Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2014Referred to Finance


SF 2947 Metzen; Sparks; Pederson, J.
HF 3325 Atkins
Revisor No.: 14-5766
Topic: Gambling and Lottery
Short Description: Electronic linked bingo tax imposition modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/02/20147359Introduction and first reading 
04/02/2014Referred to Taxes
04/04/20147394Author added Pederson, J.


SF 2975 Sparks
HF 3370 Hortman
Revisor No.: 14-5237
Topic: Environment
Short Description: Primary batteries stewardship program establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/02/20148631Introduction and first reading 
05/02/2014Referred to Environment and Energy


SF 2988 Sparks; Reinert; Schmit; Scalze; Ingebrigtsen
Revisor No.: 14-5536
Topic: Natural Resources and Natural Resources Department
Short Description: Soil and water conservation districts authority modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/15/20149451Introduction and first reading 
05/15/2014Referred to Environment and Energy


SR 257 Nelson; Senjem; Rosen; Sheran; Sparks
Revisor No.: 14-5969
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution recognizing the 150th Anniversary of the Mayo Clinic
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/09/20148997Referred to Rules and Administration
05/09/20148997Introduction