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2023 - 2024
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MINNESOTA SENATE 89th LEGISLATURE

AUTHOR LIST


2023 - 2024

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


SF 13 Brown
HF 170 Newberger
Revisor No.: 15-0808
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Clear Lake/Clearwater sewer authority wastewater treatment facility improvements bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/08/201538Introduction and first reading 
01/08/2015Referred to Capital Investment


SF 14 Brown
Revisor No.: 15-0804
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department
Short Description: Public roads and bridges bond issue and appropriation procedures modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/08/201539Introduction and first reading 
01/08/2015Referred to Capital Investment


SF 15 Brown; Kiffmeyer
Revisor No.: 15-0820
Topic: Religion and Religious Beliefs
Short Description: Resolution expressing concern for the worldwide growth in the persecution of Christians
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/08/201539Introduction and first reading 
01/08/2015Referred to Judiciary
02/19/2015368Author added Kiffmeyer


SF 32 Petersen, B.; Thompson; Dibble; Brown; Marty
HF 327 Scott
Revisor No.: 15-0814
Topic: Constitutional Amendments
Short Description: Constitutional amendment for citizen right to security from unreasonable electronic communications and data searches
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/08/201541Introduction and first reading 
01/08/2015Referred to Judiciary
01/21/2015108Author added Thompson
01/22/2015117Authors added Dibble; Brown
01/26/2015135Author added Marty


SF 39 Hoffman; Rest; Brown; Eken; Rosen
HF 161 Zerwas
Revisor No.: 15-1251
Topic: Disabilities and Access
Short Description: Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/08/201543Introduction and first reading 
01/08/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
02/12/2015253aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary
02/19/2015336aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
See SF1458, Art. 7, Sec. 1 and 44-51


SF 66 Brown
HF 86 Newberger
Revisor No.: 15-1172
Topic: Liquor
Short Description: Becker golf course intoxicating liquor license authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/12/201551Introduction and first reading 
01/12/2015Referred to Commerce
See SF1238, Art. 2, Sec. 8


SF 67 Brown
HF 44 Erickson
Revisor No.: 15-0787
Topic: Counties-Specific
Short Description: Mille Lacs county rescinding adoption of county state building code authority
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/12/201551Introduction and first reading 
01/12/2015Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
04/13/20151518Withdrawn and returned to author 


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


SF 70 Brown; Ruud; Dahms; Gazelka
HF 156 Lueck
Revisor No.: 15-0828
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Property tax assessor accreditation modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/12/201551Introduction and first reading 
01/12/2015Referred to Taxes


SF 74 Gazelka; Ruud; Brown
HF 283 Kresha
Revisor No.: 15-1168
Topic: Military and Military Affairs Department
Short Description: Camp Ripley sentinel landscape designation and coordinating committee establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/12/201552Introduction and first reading 
01/12/2015Referred to State and Local Government
02/23/2015377aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
04/16/2015HF substituted in committee HF283
See SF1495, Art. 3, Sec. 15-16


SF 85 Miller; Ruud; Ingebrigtsen; Westrom; Brown
HF 50 Drazkowski
Revisor No.: 15-0865
Topic: Natural Resources and Natural Resources Department
Short Description: Aquatic invasive species prevention program requirements repeal
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/12/201554Introduction and first reading 
01/12/2015Referred to Environment and Energy
01/15/201578Authors added Ingebrigtsen; Westrom; Brown


SF 90 Brown; Rosen
HF 173 Rarick
Revisor No.: 15-0795
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Mille Lacs, Isanti, and Kanabec counties nursing facilities operating payment rates increase
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/15/201566Introduction and first reading 
01/15/2015Referred to Finance


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


SF 108 Thompson; Osmek; Brown
HF 11 Garofalo
Revisor No.: 15-0794
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department
Short Description: Rochester Minneapolis/St. Paul Zip Rail line expenditures and planning prohibition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/15/201569Introduction and first reading 
01/15/2015Referred to Transportation and Public Safety


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


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


SF 162 Koenen; Westrom; Brown; Newman; Ingebrigtsen
HF 197 Miller
Revisor No.: 15-1545
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: School districts flexible learning year program establishment without approval
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/20/201583Introduction and first reading 
01/20/2015Referred to Education
See SF1495, Art. 2, Sec. 42-45


SF 169 Brown; Anderson; Kiffmeyer; Rest; Koenen
Revisor No.: 15-1410
Topic: Taxation-Income
Short Description: National Guard dual status military technicians individual income tax subtraction allowance
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/20/201584Introduction and first reading 
01/20/2015Referred to Taxes


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


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


SF 237 Rosen; Saxhaug; Tomassoni; Brown; Osmek
HF 341 Swedzinski
Revisor No.: 15-1500
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Natural gas plant electric generation facilities certificate of need requirement elimination
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/21/2015107Introduction and first reading 
01/21/2015Referred to Environment and Energy


SF 246 Brown
HF 297 Erickson
Revisor No.: 15-1699
Topic: Counties-Specific
Short Description: Mille Lacs county auditor-treasurer office appointment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/22/2015112Introduction and first reading 
01/22/2015Referred to State and Local Government
03/04/2015535Withdrawn and returned to author 


SF 256 Limmer; Brown; Newman; Nienow; Anderson
HF 300 Lohmer
Revisor No.: 15-1440
Topic: Taxation-Income
Short Description: Income tax social security benefits phased in subtraction
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/22/2015113Introduction and first reading 
01/22/2015Referred to Taxes


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


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


SF 340 Pederson; Scalze; Koenen; Brown; Schmit
HF 668 Newberger
Revisor No.: 15-1736
Topic: Waste and Waste Management
Short Description: Disposal facility permit issuance by state prior local approval requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/2015134Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2015Referred to Environment and Energy
02/23/2015385aComm report: To pass as amended 
02/23/2015387Second reading 
4868Rule 47, returned to Environment and Energy


SF 356 Anderson; Brown; Wiger; Weber; Dahms
HF 142 Dettmer
Revisor No.: 15-0908
Topic: Veterans and Veterans Affairs Department
Short Description: Disabled veterans preference points and definition modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/29/2015160Introduction and first reading 
01/29/2015Referred to State and Local Government
02/02/2015194Authors added Wiger; Weber
02/05/2015220Author added Dahms


SF 357 Anderson; Brown; Pratt; Wiger; Weber
HF 147 Dettmer
Revisor No.: 15-0759
Topic: Taxation-Property
Short Description: Disabled veteran homestead valuation property tax exclusion extension
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/29/2015161Introduction and first reading 
01/29/2015Referred to Taxes
02/02/2015194Authors added Wiger; Weber
See HF848, Art. 1, Sec. 7 (vetoed)


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


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


SF 443 Koenen; Brown; Eken; Rosen
HF 499 Gunther
Revisor No.: 15-1852
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Synthetic gas definition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/02/2015181Introduction and first reading 
02/02/2015Referred to Environment and Energy
See SF1735, Sec. 4


SF 522 Abeler; Brown; Fischbach; Pederson
HF 272 Kresha
Revisor No.: 15-0015
Topic: Water and Water Resources
Short Description: City fluoridation opt out option authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/05/2015205Introduction and first reading 
02/05/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
02/09/2015246Author added Brown
03/04/2015533Author added Fischbach
04/07/20151492Author added Pederson, J.
04/28/20166539Chief author stricken Peterson, B.
04/28/2016Chief author added Abeler


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


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


SF 599 Newman; Brown; Dahms; Westrom; Weber
HF 484 Urdahl
Revisor No.: 15-2119
Topic: Disasters
Short Description: Utility cooperatives state grants to match federal disaster assistance authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/05/2015218Introduction and first reading 
02/05/2015Referred to Finance
See HF3, Art. 3, Sec. 1 (First Special Session)


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


SF 604 Kiffmeyer; Fischbach; Brown; Anderson; Senjem
HF 983 Lucero
Revisor No.: 15-1216
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: General education disparity aid establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/05/2015219Introduction and first reading 
02/05/2015Referred to Finance


SF 633 Franzen; Brown; Eken; Eaton; Saxhaug
HF 604 Baker
Revisor No.: 15-2107
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Chemical dependency providers medical assistance (MA) rate increase
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/09/2015235Introduction and first reading 
02/09/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
03/02/2015507Author added Saxhaug
03/25/20151332aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
See SF1458, Art. 2, Sec. 36


SF 646 Eken; Rosen; Hoffman; Sheran; Brown
HF 564 Hamilton
Revisor No.: 15-1301
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Disability waiver reimbursement rate adjustments for intermediate care facilities for persons with developmental disabilities (ICF/DD) and home and community-based service providers
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/09/2015237Introduction and first reading 
02/09/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
03/02/2015507Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance


SF 661 Anderson; Newman; Kiffmeyer; Brown
HF 562 O'Neill
Revisor No.: 15-1860
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Wright county nursing facilities operating payment rates increase
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/09/2015240Introduction and first reading 
02/09/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 687 Brown
HF 481 Newberger
Revisor No.: 15-1939
Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges
Short Description: Watab U.S. highway #10 interchange bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/09/2015244Introduction and first reading 
02/09/2015Referred to Capital Investment


SF 688 Brown
HF 1403 Erickson
Revisor No.: 15-2506
Topic: Natural Resources and Natural Resources Department
Short Description: Walt Roeschlein Act
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/09/2015244Introduction and first reading 
02/09/2015Referred to Environment and Energy


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


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


SF 727 Brown; Pederson; Anderson
HF 734 Newberger
Revisor No.: 15-2439
Topic: Abortion
Short Description: Abortion physician presence requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/12/2015264Introduction and first reading 
02/12/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


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


SF 746 Carlson; Brown; Hoffman; Nienow
HF 792 Zerwas
Revisor No.: 15-2231
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Adult children of deceased patient definition of patient addition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/12/2015267Introduction and first reading 
02/12/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
02/16/2015316Author added Hoffman
02/23/2015404Author added Nienow
03/11/2015624Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Judiciary
03/16/2015875Comm report: To pass 
03/16/2015893Second reading 
4868Rule 47, returned to Judiciary


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


SF 801 Rosen; Eken; Brown; Franzen; Fischbach
HF 1151 Zerwas
Revisor No.: 15-2587
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Dental services medical assistance (MA) coverage and reimbursement provisions modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/12/2015276Introduction and first reading 
02/12/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
03/19/2015989aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
See SF1458, Art. 11, Sec. 19


SF 808 Koenen; Weber; Brown
HF 655 Fabian
Revisor No.: 15-2124
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Utility small net facility metering compensation modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/12/2015277Introduction and first reading 
02/12/2015Referred to Environment and Energy


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


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


SF 919 Brown; Pederson
HF 428 Newberger
Revisor No.: 15-1754
Topic: Elections
Short Description: Election judge qualifications modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/19/2015356Introduction and first reading 
02/19/2015Referred to Rules and Administration
03/23/20151223Author added Pederson, J.
See SF455, Art. 1, Sec. 25


SF 935 Chamberlain; Brown; Hall
HF 517 Scott
Revisor No.: 15-2057
Topic: Telecommunications, Computers, and Information Technology
Short Description: Supercookies installation and use regulation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/19/2015358Introduction and first reading 
02/19/2015Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development


SF 937 Brown
HF 1026 Erickson
Revisor No.: 15-2896
Topic: Counties-Specific
Short Description: Mille Lacs county state building code local ordinance enforcement modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/19/2015358Introduction and first reading 
02/19/2015Referred to State and Local Government


SF 938 Brown
HF 932 Erickson
Revisor No.: 15-2752
Topic: Wages and Salaries
Short Description: Prevailing hours of labor change
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/19/2015359Introduction and first reading 
02/19/2015Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development


SF 980 Kiffmeyer; Anderson; Brown
HF 1275 Lucero
Revisor No.: 15-1319
Topic: Taxation-Property
Short Description: Agricultural property tax law (Green Acres) land value determinations by county assessors authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/19/2015365Introduction and first reading 
02/19/2015Referred to Taxes


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


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


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


SF 1097 Dahms; Brown; Ruud; Weber; Rosen
HF 420 O'Neill
Revisor No.: 15-1564
Topic: Taxation-Income
Short Description: STEM and long-term care employees income tax credit establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/23/2015403Introduction and first reading 
02/23/2015Referred to Taxes


SF 1143 Pederson; Skoe; Brown; Rosen
HF 1116 Zerwas
Revisor No.: 15-2249
Topic: Taxation-Property
Short Description: Transfers for divided lands rules restrictions modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/26/2015437Introduction and first reading 
02/26/2015Referred to Taxes
03/29/20165326Withdrawn and re-referred to State and Local Government
04/07/20165738aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
See HF848, Art. 1, Sec. 6 (vetoed)


SF 1155 Hoffman; Eken; Brown
HF 1488 Schoen
Revisor No.: 15-3143
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Olmstead plan day training and habilitation grant program establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/26/2015439Introduction and first reading 
02/26/2015Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
See HF2749, Art. 7, Sec. 2, Sub. 4, clause (a), Sec. 44


SF 1232 Gazelka; Pratt; Chamberlain; Brown; Dahms
Revisor No.: 15-3092
Topic: Insurance-Health
Short Description: MNsure act repeal
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/02/2015494Introduction and first reading 
03/02/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 1250 Osmek; Brown; Pratt; Nienow; Ortman
HF 899 Runbeck
Revisor No.: 15-2585
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department
Short Description: Transitway development and finance; legislative authorization requirements; metropolitan transportation area sales tax revenue use prioritization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/02/2015497Introduction and first reading 
03/02/2015Referred to Transportation and Public Safety


SF 1264 Brown; Hall
Revisor No.: 15-2991
Topic: Contracts
Short Description: Foreign law application prohibition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/02/2015500Introduction and first reading 
03/02/2015Referred to Judiciary


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


SF 1364 Kent; Miller; Wiklund; Brown; Wiger
HF 2045 Hausman
Revisor No.: 15-3211
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Student Support Services Personnel Act
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/04/2015532Introduction and first reading 
03/04/2015Referred to Finance


SF 1375 Brown
HF 1388 Erickson
Revisor No.: 15-3191
Topic: Open Meetings
Short Description: Open meeting law access to public body journal requirement modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/05/2015563Introduction and first reading 
03/05/2015Referred to State and Local Government
03/23/20151224Withdrawn and returned to author 


SF 1449 Hall; Brown; Kiffmeyer; Anderson; Nienow
HF 1648 Whelan
Revisor No.: 15-3541
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Parental review of school curriculum provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/09/2015598Introduction and first reading 
03/09/2015Referred to Education


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


SF 1543 Brown; Kiffmeyer; Ruud; Thompson; Westrom
HF 1546 Miller
Revisor No.: 15-3296
Topic: Education-Pre-Kindergarten-12
Short Description: Student Physical Privacy Act; athletic teams participation requirements
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/09/2015614Introduction and first reading 
03/09/2015Referred to Education
03/19/20151053Motion did not prevail to withdraw and place on General Orders


SF 1594 Osmek; Brown
Revisor No.: 15-3433
Topic: Hunting and Game
Short Description: Unlawful wolf taking penalty modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/11/2015676Introduction and first reading 
03/11/2015Referred to Environment and Energy


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


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


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


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


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


SF 1770 Hall; Kiffmeyer; Carlson; Osmek; Brown
Revisor No.: 15-3792
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Human services licensed residential programs city zoning modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/16/2015900Introduction and first reading 
03/16/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 1771 Dibble; Lourey; Hoffman; Brown
HF 1482 Albright
Revisor No.: 15-3390
Topic: Drugs and Medicine
Short Description: Medical cannabis (marijuana) registry program provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/16/2015900Introduction and first reading 
03/16/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
03/23/20151083aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
05/06/20153311aComm report: To pass as amended 
05/06/20153392Second reading 
05/12/20153539Special Order 
05/12/20153539Third reading Passed 


SF 1884 Brown
HF 2051 Newberger
Revisor No.: 15-3913
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department
Short Description: Road authority snow removal eligibility provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/19/20151047Introduction and first reading 
03/19/2015Referred to Transportation and Public Safety


SF 1934 Westrom; Anderson; Limmer; Brown; Thompson
Revisor No.: 15-3918
Topic: Abortion
Short Description: State-sponsored health programs abortion funding prohibition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/23/20151220Introduction and first reading 
03/23/2015Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 2057 Brown
Revisor No.: 15-4132
Topic: Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations
Short Description: Nonprofit organizations receiving state contracts compensation amounts for highly compensated individuals disclosure requirements
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/13/20151516Introduction and first reading 
04/13/2015Referred to State and Local Government


SF 2069 Osmek; Hann; Brown; Pratt; Thompson
Revisor No.: 15-4138
Topic: Councils
Short Description: Metropolitan council abolishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/14/20151548Introduction and first reading 
04/14/2015Referred to State and Local Government


SF 2159 Petersen, B.; Brown; Gazelka
HF 1993 Drazkowski
Revisor No.: 15-3589
Topic: Firearms and Weapons
Short Description: Defense of Dwelling and Person Act of 2015
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/08/20153440Introduction and first reading 
05/08/2015Referred to Judiciary


SF 2176 Brown
HF 2334 Newberger
Revisor No.: 15-4398
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Clear Lake and Clearwater wastewater treatment facility bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/14/20153560Introduction and first reading 
05/14/2015Referred to Capital Investment


SF 2220 Brown
HF 2357 Erickson
Revisor No.: 15-4472
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Isle sewer infrastructure grant bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/18/20154261Introduction and first reading 
05/18/2015Referred to Capital Investment


SF 2221 Brown
HF 2375 Erickson
Revisor No.: 15-4484
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Milaca infrastructure grant bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/18/20154262Introduction and first reading 
05/18/2015Referred to Capital Investment


SF 2222 Brown
HF 2358 Erickson
Revisor No.: 15-4471
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Isle water and sewer infrastructure grant bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/18/20154262Introduction and first reading 
05/18/2015Referred to Capital Investment


SF 2245 Brown
HF 2592 Erickson
Revisor No.: 16-5574
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Mille Lacs Lake area economic relief program establishment, appropriation, and property tax abatement; fund transfer authorization; Isle Malone island bridge replacement appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20164890Introduction and first reading 
03/08/2016Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
04/04/20165521Withdrawn and returned to author 
See HF848, Art. 1, Sec. 37 (vetoed)


SF 2246 Brown
HF 2561 Erickson
Revisor No.: 16-5304
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Milaca city service area public infrastructure public facilities authority (PFA) bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20164890Introduction and first reading 
03/08/2016Referred to Capital Investment


SF 2247 Brown
HF 2529 Erickson
Revisor No.: 16-5573
Topic: Counties-Specific
Short Description: Mille Lacs taxing jurisdictions lost property tax revenue reimbursement authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20164890Introduction and first reading 
03/08/2016Referred to Taxes
04/04/20165521Withdrawn and returned to author 


SF 2297 Brown; Anderson
HF 2638 Zerwas
Revisor No.: 16-5433
Topic: Law Enforcement
Short Description: Death penalty for the murder of a police officer authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20164897Introduction and first reading 
03/08/2016Referred to Judiciary


SF 2298 Brown; Hall; Anderson; Nienow; Newman
HF 2942 Newberger
Revisor No.: 16-5291
Topic: Legal Proceedings
Short Description: Justifiable taking of life statute clarification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20164898Introduction and first reading 
03/08/2016Referred to Judiciary


SF 2307 Brown; Hall; Anderson; Newman; Kiffmeyer
Revisor No.: 16-5133
Topic: Crimes and Criminals
Short Description: Fourth degree assault crime clarification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20164899Introduction and first reading 
03/08/2016Referred to Judiciary


SF 2322 Brown
HF 2702 Erickson
Revisor No.: 16-5713
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Pease sewer and water infrastructure grant bond issue and appropriation; Siren emergency alert system grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20164901Introduction and first reading 
03/08/2016Referred to Capital Investment


SF 2323 Brown; Nienow; Chamberlain; Housley
HF 2779 Erickson
Revisor No.: 16-5757
Topic: Education-Pre-Kindergarten-12
Short Description: Assault on teacher student expulsion requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20164902Introduction and first reading 
03/08/2016Referred to Education
03/10/20164966Author added Housley
04/01/20165460Author stricken Wiger


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


SF 2452 Brown
HF 2663 Erickson
Revisor No.: 16-5687
Topic: Agriculture and Agriculture Department
Short Description: Smaller farm wineries food handler licensing requirements exemption
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/20164943Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2016Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development


SF 2453 Brown
HF 2914 Newberger
Revisor No.: 16-5437
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Gilman sever weather siren grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/20164943Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2016Referred to Finance


SF 2606 Brown
HF 2809 Erickson
Revisor No.: 16-6294
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Princeton road and infrastructure improvements bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20165019Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2016Referred to Capital Investment


SF 2608 Brown
HF 2846 Erickson
Revisor No.: 16-6293
Topic: Parks and Trails
Short Description: Princeton Riebe and Riverside parks and trail improvements grant bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20165020Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2016Referred to Capital Investment


SF 2725 Hoffman; Housley; Brown
HF 3080 Fenton
Revisor No.: 16-6314
Topic: Elections
Short Description: Electronic voting systems modifications; alternative printed ballot styles
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20165038Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2016Referred to Rules and Administration


SF 2734 Brown; Goodwin
HF 3084 Zerwas
Revisor No.: 16-6467
Topic: Disabilities and Access
Short Description: Deaf, blind and hard-of-hearing people's access to justice task force establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20165039Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2016Referred to Judiciary


SF 2843 Anderson; Pederson; Newman; Hall; Brown
HF 3034 Drazkowski
Revisor No.: 16-6416
Topic: Immigrants and Aliens
Short Description: Legislative auditor refugee resettlement costs financial audit requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/20165103Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2016Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 2863 Brown; Housley; Nienow; Hall
HF 2892 Zerwas
Revisor No.: 16-6244
Topic: Public Safety and Public Safety Department
Short Description: Public safety response costs related to unlawful assemblies and public nuisances governmental units authorization to sue
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/20165106Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2016Referred to Judiciary


SF 2953 Ruud; Brown
HF 3113 Lueck
Revisor No.: 16-6420
Topic: Lakes, Ponds, Rivers, and Streams
Short Description: Mille Lacs lake area economic relief grant program establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/20165121Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2016Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development


SF 2954 Ruud; Brown
HF 3114 Lueck
Revisor No.: 16-6418
Topic: Lakes, Ponds, Rivers, and Streams
Short Description: Mille Lacs lake area tourism promotion appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/20165121Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2016Referred to Finance


SF 2955 Ruud; Brown
HF 3112 Lueck
Revisor No.: 16-6419
Topic: Lakes, Ponds, Rivers, and Streams
Short Description: Mille Lacs Lake area economic relief grant program and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/20165121Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2016Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
04/18/20165897Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance


SF 2975 Hall; Brown; Nienow
HF 118 Quam
Revisor No.: 15-0774
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Student Religious Liberties Act of 2015
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/20165148Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2016Referred to Education


SF 2994 Brown; Nienow; Kiffmeyer; Chamberlain; Pratt
HF 2762 Erickson
Revisor No.: 16-5919
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Students personally identifiable data security plan establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/20165151Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2016Referred to Education


SF 3052 Hoffman; Koenen; Brown; Osmek; Skoe
HF 2823 Newberger
Revisor No.: 16-5881
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Emissions-reduction rider qualifying energy projects modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/20165161Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2016Referred to Environment and Energy


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


SF 3126 Brown
HF 3260 Newberger
Revisor No.: 16-6579
Topic: Crimes and Criminals-Sexual Offenses
Short Description: Level III sex offenders residency local governmental units regulation authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/23/20165231Introduction and first reading 
03/23/2016Referred to Judiciary


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


SF 3225 Brown
Revisor No.: 16-7032
Topic: Fish and Fishing
Short Description: Mille Lacs Lake 2016 open-water walleye fishing limits
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/24/20165260Introduction and first reading 
03/24/2016Referred to Environment and Energy


SF 3239 Anderson; Osmek; Brown
HF 3416 Howe
Revisor No.: 16-6882
Topic: Veterans and Veterans Affairs Department
Short Description: Veterans preference act removal hearing procedures modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/24/20165262Introduction and first reading 
03/24/2016Referred to State and Local Government


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


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


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


SF 3348 Osmek; Brown; Weber; Tomassoni
HF 3742 Hertaus
Revisor No.: 16-7188
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Sales tax exemption for certain local government entities reinstatement authorization and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/30/20165380Introduction and first reading 
03/30/2016Referred to Taxes


SF 3617 Brown
HF 3987 Erickson
Revisor No.: 16-7531
Topic: Food and Nutrition
Short Description: Food served at fundraisers or community events by certain faith-based organizations health regulation exemption establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/12/20167009Introduction and first reading 
05/12/2016Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SR 10 Brown; Anderson
Revisor No.: 15-0821
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution recognizing the first Thursday in May as a day of statewide prayer, fasting, and repentance
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/08/201546Introduction 
01/08/201546Referred to Rules and Administration
01/20/201595Author added Anderson


SR 11 Brown
Revisor No.: 15-0220
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution congratulating Nicholas Leo Swanz of Princeton, Minnesota, for receiving the Eagle Award
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/08/201546Introduction 
01/08/201546Referred to Rules and Administration


SR 26 Brown
Revisor No.: 15-1483
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution congratulating the Becker High School boys football team on winning the 2014 State High School Class 4A boys football championship
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/15/201578Introduction 
01/15/201578Referred to Rules and Administration


SR 218 Brown
Revisor No.: 16-5149
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution congratulating the Becker High School boys football team on winning the 2015 State High School Class 4A boys football championship
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20164920Introduction 
03/08/20164920Referred to Rules and Administration


SR 247 Anderson; Hann; Newman; Kiffmeyer; Brown
Revisor No.: 16-6323
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that June 27 be recognized as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day, and the month of June be recognized as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/20165126Introduction 
03/17/20165126Referred to Rules and Administration