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Minnesota Senate Bill Author

2023 - 2024
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MINNESOTA SENATE 92nd LEGISLATURE

AUTHOR LIST


2023 - 2024

McEwen
Chief Author List
Tuesday, May 30, 2023


SF 59 McEwen; Eaton; Dibble; Torres Ray; Cwodzinski
HF 148 Davnie
Revisor No.: 21-00917
Topic: Mines and Mining
Short Description: Nonferrous sulfide ore mining permits determinations requirement prior to permit issuance
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/14/202189Introduction and first reading 
01/14/2021Referred to Mining and Forestry Policy
01/19/2021120Authors added Eaton; Dibble; Torres Ray; Cwodzinski


SF 730 McEwen; Johnson Stewart; Marty
HF 2026 Hornstein
Revisor No.: 21-01723
Topic: Resolutions
Short Description: A resolution relating to the ratification of the proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution; memorializing Congress to remove the extra-textual time limit for ratification of the amendment by the states
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/08/2021279Introduction and first reading 
02/08/2021Referred to Civil Law and Data Practices Policy
02/11/2021346Author added Marty


SF 731 McEwen; Kent; Murphy; Lopez Franzen; Pappas
HF 259 Morrison
Revisor No.: 21-01378
Topic: Popular Names
Short Description: Protect Reproductive Options Act
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/08/2021279Introduction and first reading 
02/08/2021Referred to Health and Human Services Finance and Policy
02/11/2021346Authors added Kent; Murphy; Franzen; Pappas
05/12/20228404Motion did not prevail to withdraw and be placed on General Orders


SF 732 McEwen; Clausen; Wiger; Cwodzinski
HF 683 Olson, L.
Revisor No.: 21-02112
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Independent School District #709, Duluth special education revenue adjustment; base adjustment creation; supplemental special education aid authorization; appropriating money
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/08/2021280Introduction and first reading 
02/08/2021Referred to Education Finance and Policy
02/11/2021346Author added Clausen; Wiger
03/04/2021700Author added Cwodzinski


SF 733 McEwen; Johnson Stewart
HF 684 Olson, L.
Revisor No.: 21-02300
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge repair bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/08/2021280Introduction and first reading 
02/08/2021Referred to Capital Investment


SF 736 McEwen
HF 814 Olson, L.
Revisor No.: 21-02108
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center 50 percent reimbursement of unemployment charges authorization; appropriating money
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/08/2021280Introduction and first reading 
02/08/2021Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy


SF 1068 McEwen; Hawj; Isaacson; Dziedzic; Newton
Revisor No.: 21-02625
Topic: Elections
Short Description: Voter registration and access improvement; voter intimidation prohibition; campaign finance system modernization; secret spending transparency and disclosure; redistricting fair principles creation; political contribution refund and campaign public subsidy programs repeal; appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/17/2021424Introduction and first reading 
02/17/2021Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections


SF 1623 McEwen; Johnson Stewart
HF 1481 Olson, L.
Revisor No.: 21-02855
Topic: Port Authorities
Short Description: Seaway Port Authority of Duluth modification to allow for the creation of a nonprofit corporation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/01/2021617Introduction and first reading 
03/01/2021Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy
See First Special Session 2021, HF9


SF 1624 McEwen; Johnson Stewart; Newton
HF 1109 Murphy
Revisor No.: 21-02481
Topic: Railroads, Rail Lines, and LRT
Short Description: Northern Lights Express Minneapolis to Duluth high-speed passenger rail bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/01/2021617Introduction and first reading 
03/01/2021Referred to Capital Investment
04/06/20211218Author added Newton


SF 1625 McEwen
HF 638 Koegel
Revisor No.: 21-02070
Topic: Motor Vehicles
Short Description: Luxury vehicle surcharge on the sale of certain motor vehicles imposition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/01/2021618Introduction and first reading 
03/01/2021Referred to Transportation Finance and Policy


SF 1626 McEwen
HF 1662 Schultz
Revisor No.: 21-03182
Topic: Commerce and Commerce Department
Short Description: Unearned insurance premium return regulation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/01/2021618Introduction and first reading 
03/01/2021Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy


SF 1627 McEwen; Bakk
HF 1663 Schultz
Revisor No.: 21-02563
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Duluth regional exchange district public infrastructure projects appropriation modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/01/2021618Introduction and first reading 
03/01/2021Referred to Capital Investment


SF 1628 McEwen
HF 1661 Schultz
Revisor No.: 21-02255
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Elderly living facilities property tax exemption authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/01/2021618Introduction and first reading 
03/01/2021Referred to Taxes


SF 1629 McEwen
HF 999 Schultz
Revisor No.: 21-02253
Topic: Employment and Economic Development Department
Short Description: Covenants not to compete are void and unenforceable establishment; protection of substantive provisions of Minnesota law to apply to matters arising in Minnesota authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/01/2021618Introduction and first reading 
03/01/2021Referred to Labor and Industry Policy


SF 1630 McEwen; Dibble; Hawj; Eaton; Torres Ray
HF 1428 Acomb
Revisor No.: 21-02577
Topic: Environment
Short Description: State greenhouse gas reduction goals modification; governmental actions consistency with greenhouse gas reduction goals requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/01/2021618Introduction and first reading 
03/01/2021Referred to Energy and Utilities Finance and Policy
03/11/2021846Authors added Dibble; Hawj; Eaton; Torres Ray


SF 1640 McEwen; Pappas; Marty; Champion; Torres Ray
Revisor No.: 21-02831
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Cannabis provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/01/2021620Introduction and first reading 
03/01/2021Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy
03/04/2021706Authors added Pappas; Marty; Champion; Torres Ray


SF 2028 McEwen
HF 1948 Olson, L.
Revisor No.: 21-02862
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Duluth Entertainment Convention Center Authority AMSOIL Arena debt service obligations payment appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/11/2021843Introduction and first reading 
03/11/2021Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy


SF 2029 McEwen
HF 1947 Olson, L.
Revisor No.: 21-03238
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center enacting language modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/11/2021844Introduction and first reading 
03/11/2021Referred to Local Government Policy
03/17/2021950aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/17/2021954Second reading 
05/05/20214085Rule 45; subst. General Orders HF1947


SF 2030 McEwen
HF 1949 Olson, L.
Revisor No.: 21-03391
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Duluth Entertainment Convention Center unemployment liability payment appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/11/2021844Introduction and first reading 
03/11/2021Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy


SF 2031 McEwen; Fateh; Marty; Torres Ray; Dibble
Revisor No.: 21-03517
Topic: Wages and Salaries
Short Description: Minimum wage increase
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/11/2021844Introduction and first reading 
03/11/2021Referred to Labor and Industry Policy
03/17/2021961Authors added Fateh; Marty; Torres Ray; Dibble


SF 2032 McEwen; Marty; Eaton; Fateh
Revisor No.: 21-03495
Topic: Commerce and Commerce Department
Short Description: Water sold in plastic containers sales prohibition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/11/2021844Introduction and first reading 
03/11/2021Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy
03/17/2021961Authors added Marty; Eaton; Fateh


SF 2033 McEwen; Dibble; Hawj; Johnson Stewart
Revisor No.: 21-03137
Topic: Buildings and Building Codes
Short Description: Construction materials environmental impact study appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/11/2021844Introduction and first reading 
03/11/2021Referred to Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance
03/17/2021961Authors added Hawj; Johnson Stewart
See First Special Session 2021, HF6, Art. 8, Sec. 31


SF 2257 McEwen; Rarick; Tomassoni
HF 2193 Olson, L.
Revisor No.: 21-03670
Topic: Zoos
Short Description: Lake Superior Zoological Society appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/22/20211119Introduction and first reading 
03/22/2021Referred to Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance


SF 2258 McEwen; Rarick; Tomassoni
HF 2189 Olson, L.
Revisor No.: 21-03089
Topic: Taxation-Sales and Use
Short Description: Sales and use tax exemption for Duluth school buildings construction
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/22/20211119Introduction and first reading 
03/22/2021Referred to Taxes


SF 2259 McEwen
HF 2340 Olson, L.
Revisor No.: 21-03762
Topic: Railroads, Rail Lines, and LRT
Short Description: St. Louis Bay Grassy Point railroad bridge mechanical rehabilitation bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/22/20211120Introduction and first reading 
03/22/2021Referred to Capital Investment


SF 2260 McEwen
HF 2343 Olson, L.
Revisor No.: 21-03833
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Duluth Children's Museum appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/22/20211120Introduction and first reading 
03/22/2021Referred to Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance
See First Special Session 2021, HF2


SF 2268 McEwen; Port
HF 1658 Stephenson
Revisor No.: 21-02515
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Supplemental unemployment insurance benefits income tax subtraction establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/24/20211152Introduction and first reading 
03/24/2021Referred to Taxes


SF 2344 McEwen; Dziedzic; Murphy; Port; Rest
HF 2490 Jordan
Revisor No.: 21-03896
Topic: Taxation-Income
Short Description: Individual income tax onetime subtraction for certain unemployment compensation payments
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/06/20211212Introduction and first reading 
04/06/2021Referred to Taxes
04/07/20211313Author added Rest


SF 2370 McEwen
HF 2410 Olson, L.
Revisor No.: 21-03888
Topic: Counties-Specific
Short Description: St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/06/20211217Introduction and first reading 
04/06/2021Referred to Capital Investment


SF 2500 McEwen
HF 2579 Schultz
Revisor No.: 21-03993
Topic: Arts
Short Description: Performing arts spaces physical accessibility improvements grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/06/20214162Introduction and first reading 
05/06/2021Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy


SF 2501 McEwen
HF 2578 Schultz
Revisor No.: 21-03965
Topic: Education-Higher
Short Description: University of Minnesota Board of Regents member election process modification; University of Minnesota faculty member to serve on the Board of Regents requirement; addressing the effects of redistricting on the Board of Regents authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/06/20214163Introduction and first reading 
05/06/2021Referred to Higher Education Finance and Policy


SF 2531 McEwen; Johnson Stewart; Marty; Kunesh; Dziedzic
HF 2650 Jordan
Revisor No.: 21-04137
Topic: Environment
Short Description: Residential lead service line replacement program establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/14/20214216Introduction and first reading 
05/14/2021Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy
02/17/20225058Author added Dziedzic


SF 2532 McEwen; Marty; Kunesh; Fateh
Revisor No.: 21-04146
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Corporations tax rate increase authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/14/20214217Introduction and first reading 
05/14/2021Referred to Taxes
05/15/20214256Author added Fateh


SF 2533 McEwen; Johnson Stewart; Marty; Wiklund; Putnam
HF 2554 Morrison
Revisor No.: 21-04027
Topic: Mines and Mining
Short Description: Mining promotion responsibility transfer authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/14/20214217Introduction and first reading 
05/14/2021Referred to Mining and Forestry Policy
03/02/20225189Author added Wiklund
03/09/20225263Author added Putnam


SF 2534 McEwen; Johnson Stewart; Marty
HF 2232 Morrison
Revisor No.: 21-03714
Topic: Environment
Short Description: Hotel sale of or providing customers with single-use plastics prohibition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/14/20214217Introduction and first reading 
05/14/2021Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy


SF 3009 McEwen; Dziedzic; Rest; Murphy; Port
HF 2765 Stephenson
Revisor No.: 22-05143
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Unemployment benefits temporary subtraction permission
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/10/20224961Introduction and first reading 
02/10/2022Referred to Taxes


SF 3170 McEwen; Johnson Stewart; Marty; Kunesh; Fateh
HF 3389 Morrison
Revisor No.: 22-05811
Topic: Mines and Mining
Short Description: Denial and revocation of nonferrous mining permit, license, or lease to bad actors provision
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/17/20225041Introduction and first reading 
02/17/2022Referred to Mining and Forestry Policy


SF 3441 McEwen; Bigham; Fateh; Dibble; Marty
HF 2952 Wazlawik
Revisor No.: 22-05624
Topic: Environment
Short Description: PFAS in ski wax prohibition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/24/20225123Introduction and first reading 
02/24/2022Referred to Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance
02/28/20225165Authors added Bigham; Fateh; Dibble; Marty


SF 3442 McEwen
HF 3062 Olson, L.
Revisor No.: 22-05748
Topic: Recreation, Tourism, and Amusement
Short Description: Duluth Spirit Mountain Recreation Area repairs and new facilities construction appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/24/20225123Introduction and first reading 
02/24/2022Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy


SF 3633 McEwen; Eaton; Kunesh; Johnson Stewart; Wiger
HF 3888 Morrison
Revisor No.: 22-06582
Topic: Water, Water Resources, and Waterways
Short Description: Plan appropriation to ensure that Minnesota has an abundant supply of clean water for the next 50 years
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/02/20225180Introduction and first reading 
03/02/2022Referred to Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance
03/03/20225208Author added Johnson Stewart
05/22/20228633Motion did not prevail to withdraw and be placed on General Orders, pursuant to rule 5.1
05/22/20229333Author stricken Marty
05/22/20229333Author added Wiger


SF 3634 McEwen; Dibble; Carlson; Kent; Johnson Stewart
HF 3160 Hausman
Revisor No.: 22-05745
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department
Short Description: Passenger rail infrastructure bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/02/20225180Introduction and first reading 
03/02/2022Referred to Capital Investment
03/03/20225208Author added Johnson Stewart


SF 3635 McEwen; Dibble; Fateh; Port; Murphy
HF 3796 Long
Revisor No.: 22-06658
Topic: Labor, Employment, and Labor and Industry Department
Short Description: Weekly hours worked required for overtime compensation modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/02/20225180Introduction and first reading 
03/02/2022Referred to Labor and Industry Policy


SF 3952 McEwen; Port; Murphy; Fateh; Dziedzic
HF 2729 Jordan
Revisor No.: 21-04442
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: Legislative employees permission to obtain elections for exclusive representation to bargain collectively as to terms of employment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20225307Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2022Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections


SF 3977 McEwen; Johnson Stewart; Marty; Kunesh; Fateh
HF 4321 Morrison
Revisor No.: 22-07002
Topic: Mines and Mining
Short Description: Nonferrous mining permit, license, or lease to bad actors denial and revocation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20225312Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2022Referred to Mining and Forestry Policy


SF 3978 McEwen; Marty
HF 4178 Schultz
Revisor No.: 22-06891
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Inflation protection requirements for policies qualifying for the state long-term care insurance credit modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20225312Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2022Referred to Taxes


SF 4250 McEwen
Revisor No.: 22-07229
Topic: Retirement
Short Description: Augmentation restoration of deferred annuities for members who left public employment before January 1, 2019
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/23/20225573Introduction and first reading 
03/23/2022Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections


SF 4442 McEwen; Dibble; Fateh; Marty; Putnam
HF 4690 Boldon
Revisor No.: 22-07448
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department
Short Description: Greater Minnesota transit appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/04/20226427Introduction and first reading 
04/04/2022Referred to Transportation Finance and Policy


SF 4533 McEwen; Murphy; Fateh; Torres Ray; Kunesh
Revisor No.: 22-07558
Topic: Human Rights and Human Rights Department
Short Description: Protections to individuals in Minnesota from enforcement of laws from other states prohibiting or restricting the individual of the individual's child from receiving gender-affirming care establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/24/20227441Introduction and first reading 
04/24/2022Referred to Civil Law and Data Practices Policy


SF 4545 McEwen
HF 4818 Hornstein
Revisor No.: 22-07601
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department
Short Description: Drivers' license and identifications cards applications race and ethnicity data collection authorization and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/27/20227682Introduction and first reading 
04/27/2022Referred to Transportation Finance and Policy


SF 4546 McEwen
HF 4817 Hornstein
Revisor No.: 22-07602
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department
Short Description: Demographic information on driver's license holders collection rulemaking requirement and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/27/20227682Introduction and first reading 
04/27/2022Referred to Transportation Finance and Policy