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2023 - 2024
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MINNESOTA SENATE 93rd LEGISLATURE

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2023 - 2024

Howe
Chief Author List
Friday, September 22, 2023


SF 136 Howe
HF 461 Demuth
Revisor No.: 23-00650
Topic: Environment
Short Description: Availability extension of aquatic invasive species grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/11/2023137Introduction and first reading 
01/11/2023Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy
03/30/20232801Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance
See HF2310


SF 137 Howe
HF 184 O'Driscoll
Revisor No.: 23-01128
Topic: Liquor
Short Description: Permission to serve alcoholic beverages for persons that are 17 years of age
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/11/2023137Introduction and first reading 
01/11/2023Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection


SF 138 Howe; Lang; Putnam; Duckworth
HF 1060 Demuth
Revisor No.: 23-00021
Topic: Veterans and Veterans Affairs Department
Short Description: Spousal benefit modification for the disabled veterans' homestead market value extension
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/11/2023137Introduction and first reading 
01/11/2023Referred to Taxes
02/20/2023927Authors added Lang; Putnam
02/27/20231146Author added Duckworth


SF 139 Howe
HF 131 O'Driscoll
Revisor No.: 23-01378
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Unlimited Social Security subtraction permission
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/11/2023138Introduction and first reading 
01/11/2023Referred to Taxes


SF 189 Howe
HF 454 O'Driscoll
Revisor No.: 23-01380
Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges
Short Description: Town Line Road in Stearns County improvements grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/12/2023165Introduction and first reading 
01/12/2023Referred to Transportation
See HF670


SF 208 Howe
Revisor No.: 23-01757
Topic: Retirement
Short Description: Payment period extension for the purchase of service credit for periods of military service
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/12/2023168Introduction and first reading 
01/12/2023Referred to State and Local Government and Veterans


SF 209 Howe
HF 229 O'Driscoll
Revisor No.: 23-01485
Topic: Crimes and Criminals
Short Description: Notice to certain public agents requirement on the presence of level II sex offenders
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/12/2023168Introduction and first reading 
01/12/2023Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety


SF 210 Howe
HF 266 O'Driscoll
Revisor No.: 23-01129
Topic: Employment and Economic Development Department
Short Description: Sauk Rapids regional sports complex bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/12/2023168Introduction and first reading 
01/12/2023Referred to Capital Investment


SF 211 Howe; Mathews
Revisor No.: 23-00182
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: Specific authority in law requirement for rulemaking
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/12/2023168Introduction and first reading 
01/12/2023Referred to State and Local Government and Veterans


SF 212 Howe; Mathews
HF 1121 O'Driscoll
Revisor No.: 23-00186
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: Right establishment for the legislature to intervene in actions where validity of a statue is challenged
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/12/2023168Introduction and first reading 
01/12/2023Referred to State and Local Government and Veterans


SF 213 Howe; Mathews
HF 702 Scott
Revisor No.: 23-00183
Topic: Data Practices and Privacy
Short Description: Minnesota Historical Society meetings requirement to be open to the public and the data to be public data
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/12/2023169Introduction and first reading 
01/12/2023Referred to State and Local Government and Veterans


SF 320 Howe
HF 531 Anderson, P. H.
Revisor No.: 23-01758
Topic: Natural Resources and Natural Resources Department
Short Description: Certain conditions modification on water and wells
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/17/2023198Introduction and first reading 
01/17/2023Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy


SF 321 Howe
HF 453 O'Driscoll
Revisor No.: 23-01483
Topic: Liquor
Short Description: Permission to serve alcoholic beverages for persons that are 17 years of age
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/17/2023198Introduction and first reading 
01/17/2023Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection


SF 414 Howe; Jasinski; Lieske
HF 1291 Olson, B.
Revisor No.: 23-01761
Topic: Motor Vehicles
Short Description: Allocation modification of state general sales tax revenue related to motor vehicle repair and replacement parts
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/19/2023297Introduction and first reading 
01/19/2023Referred to Transportation


SF 415 Howe; Lieske
Revisor No.: 23-01762
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Subtraction provision for certain public pension income
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/19/2023297Introduction and first reading 
01/19/2023Referred to Taxes


SF 416 Howe; Duckworth; Lieske
HF 1601 Pfarr
Revisor No.: 23-01763
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Full subtraction of taxable Social Security benefits provision for veterans and surviving spouses
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/19/2023297Introduction and first reading 
01/19/2023Referred to Taxes


SF 417 Howe; Lieske
HF 1569 Demuth
Revisor No.: 23-01759
Topic: Government-Local
Short Description: "Public official" in a city or county definition modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/19/2023297Introduction and first reading 
01/19/2023Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety


SF 738 Howe
HF 448 Johnson
Revisor No.: 23-00632
Topic: Public Safety and Public Safety Department
Short Description: Requirement that peace officers be United States citizens prior to receiving a license in the state
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/25/2023379Introduction and first reading 
01/25/2023Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety


SF 752 Howe
HF 1567 Wiens
Revisor No.: 23-02633
Topic: Veterans and Veterans Affairs Department
Short Description: Veteran designation on driver's licenses or Minnesota identification cards eligibility modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/2023406Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2023Referred to State and Local Government and Veterans
See HF2887


SF 753 Howe; Eichorn; Latz
HF 1428 Novotny
Revisor No.: 23-02383
Topic: Public Safety and Public Safety Department
Short Description: Impaired drivers driver's licenses revocation uniformity
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/2023406Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2023Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
03/09/20231470aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/09/20231471Second reading 
03/09/20231480Author added Latz
Rule 47, returned to Judiciary and Public Safety


SF 769 Howe; Mitchell; Lang; Pha; Pappas
HF 920 Kresha
Revisor No.: 23-02482
Topic: Military and Military Affairs Department
Short Description: Minnesota Military Museum at Camp Ripley bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/2023408Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2023Referred to Capital Investment
See HF670, HF1937


SF 799 Howe; Eichorn; Mathews; Duckworth; Limmer
HF 1148 Demuth
Revisor No.: 23-01765
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Renewable energy requirements for state-funded construction projects modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/2023414Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2023Referred to State and Local Government and Veterans


SF 832 Howe; Putnam
HF 1556 O'Driscoll
Revisor No.: 23-02834
Topic: Government-Local
Short Description: Sartell Central Minnesota Healthcare Hub bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/26/2023420Introduction and first reading 
01/26/2023Referred to Capital Investment


SF 972 Howe
Revisor No.: 23-02931
Topic: Retirement
Short Description: Public Employees Retirement Association disability application procedures modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/30/2023535Introduction and first reading 
01/30/2023Referred to State and Local Government and Veterans


SF 1281 Howe; Westrom; Dornink; Hoffman; Abeler
HF 1444 Demuth
Revisor No.: 23-03012
Topic: Disabilities and Access
Short Description: Definition of physically disabled person amendment for the purposes of parking permits
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/06/2023672Introduction and first reading 
02/06/2023Referred to Transportation
03/08/20231396Comm report: To pass 
03/08/20231429Second reading 
Rule 47, returned to Transportation
See HF2887


SF 1290 Howe; Duckworth; Dornink
HF 1112 Bennett
Revisor No.: 23-02334
Topic: Veterans and Veterans Affairs Department
Short Description: Appropriation to fund post-9/11 veteran bonuses
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/06/2023673Introduction and first reading 
02/06/2023Referred to State and Local Government and Veterans


SF 1291 Howe; Jasinski
HF 720 Koznick
Revisor No.: 23-02413
Topic: Veterans and Veterans Affairs Department
Short Description: Eligibility amendment for a veteran designation on drivers' or Minnesota identification cards
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/06/2023674Introduction and first reading 
02/06/2023Referred to Transportation
03/13/20231702Author added Jasinski
03/14/20231726Comm report: To pass 
03/14/20231737Second reading 
Rule 47, returned to Transportation


SF 1292 Howe
HF 1182 Novotny
Revisor No.: 23-02397
Topic: Public Safety and Public Safety Department
Short Description: Grounds required modification for a peace officer to use deadly force
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/06/2023674Introduction and first reading 
02/06/2023Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
HF substituted in committee HF1182
See SF2909


SF 1293 Howe
Revisor No.: 23-01760
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Hospital construction moratorium repeal
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/06/2023674Introduction and first reading 
02/06/2023Referred to Health and Human Services


SF 1294 Howe
HF 2939 Wolgamott
Revisor No.: 23-02955
Topic: Public Safety and Public Safety Department
Short Description: State requirement to fully fund costs related to the continuation of health insurance coverage for certain disabled or diseased peace officers or firefighters
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/06/2023674Introduction and first reading 
02/06/2023Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety


SF 1406 Howe
Revisor No.: 23-01764
Topic: Public Safety and Public Safety Department
Short Description: Pattern bargain for law enforcement officer salaries preclusion
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/08/2023739Introduction and first reading 
02/08/2023Referred to State and Local Government and Veterans


SF 1559 Howe; Gruenhagen; Bahr; Lucero; Eichorn
Revisor No.: 23-03457
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: District advisory committee requirement to comply with Chapter 13D and give notice to meetings establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/13/2023796Introduction and first reading 
02/13/2023Referred to Education Policy


SF 1763 Howe
HF 2836 Fogelman
Revisor No.: 23-02644
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department
Short Description: Commissioner of Transportation and Metropolitan Council request approval to discontinue Northstar passenger rail operations requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/16/2023860Introduction and first reading 
02/16/2023Referred to Transportation


SF 1764 Howe
HF 2856 Hudella
Revisor No.: 23-02643
Topic: Metropolitan Area
Short Description: Metropolitan Council's authority to take action or spend money on proposed guideways suspension
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/16/2023861Introduction and first reading 
02/16/2023Referred to Transportation


SF 1869 Howe; Mitchell; Anderson; Duckworth; Lang
HF 278 Robbins
Revisor No.: 23-01536
Topic: Veterans and Veterans Affairs Department
Short Description: Licensed veterans organizations use of gross profits from lawful gambling for repair, maintenance, or improvement of real property authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/20/2023906Introduction and first reading 
02/20/2023Referred to State and Local Government and Veterans


SF 1973 Howe
HF 2244 Quam
Revisor No.: 23-03931
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Limited market value increases provision
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/20/2023924Introduction and first reading 
02/20/2023Referred to Taxes


SF 2056 Howe; Carlson
HF 1772 Koegel
Revisor No.: 23-02565
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department
Short Description: Work zone safety pilot program establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/20231121Introduction and first reading 
02/27/2023Referred to Transportation


SF 2126 Howe
HF 2237 Swedzinski
Revisor No.: 23-03859
Topic: Firearms and Weapons
Short Description: Permit to carry application and renewal process modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/20231132Introduction and first reading 
02/27/2023Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety


SF 2178 Howe
HF 2630 Petersburg
Revisor No.: 23-03491
Topic: Motor Vehicles
Short Description: Surcharge amendment on all-electric vehicles
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/20231140Introduction and first reading 
02/27/2023Referred to Transportation


SF 2179 Howe; Duckworth
HF 3125 Kresha
Revisor No.: 23-03801
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Admission fees prohibition at public school events
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/20231140Introduction and first reading 
02/27/2023Referred to Education Policy


SF 2181 Howe; Mitchell; Jasinski; Cwodzinski; Lang
HF 2130 Coulter
Revisor No.: 23-04005
Topic: Veterans and Veterans Affairs Department
Short Description: Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/20231140Introduction and first reading 
02/27/2023Referred to State and Local Government and Veterans
See HF670, HF1937


SF 2290 Howe
HF 2315 Koegel
Revisor No.: 23-03483
Topic: Insurance
Short Description: Property insurance coverage limitations modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/01/20231193Introduction and first reading 
03/01/2023Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection


SF 2516 Howe
HF 2624 Demuth
Revisor No.: 23-04185
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Avon local sales tax authority modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/06/20231339Introduction and first reading 
03/06/2023Referred to Taxes


SF 2676 Howe; Limmer
HF 2253 Novotny
Revisor No.: 23-03814
Topic: Public Safety and Public Safety Department
Short Description: Reimbursement program establishment for use of force training
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/07/20231380Introduction and first reading 
03/07/2023Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety


SF 2677 Howe; Duckworth; Farnsworth; Bahr
HF 2786 Demuth
Revisor No.: 23-03899
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: State employees reward for reporting fraud in the use of state or federal money
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/07/20231380Introduction and first reading 
03/07/2023Referred to State and Local Government and Veterans


SF 2678 Howe; Anderson
HF 2708 Demuth
Revisor No.: 23-04277
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department
Short Description: Commissioner of transportation permission to implement noise abatement measures in unincorporated areas
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/07/20231380Introduction and first reading 
03/07/2023Referred to Transportation
03/22/20232136Comm report: To pass 
03/22/20232199Second reading 
05/01/20236897Author added Anderson
Rule 47, returned to Transportation
See HF2887


SF 2698 Howe; Mathews
HF 2452 Schultz
Revisor No.: 23-04128
Topic: Natural Resources and Natural Resources Department
Short Description: Little Rock Creek area water-use conflict resolution analysis appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20231429Introduction and first reading 
03/08/2023Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy


SF 2721 Howe
HF 2775 Hansen, R.
Revisor No.: 23-02219
Topic: Liquor
Short Description: Minnesota Grape and Wine Council establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/20231433Introduction and first reading 
03/08/2023Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection


SF 2816 Howe
HF 2739 Kresha
Revisor No.: 23-04054
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: Addition prohibition of a community rooftop garden at the State Office Building
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/13/20231689Introduction and first reading 
03/13/2023Referred to State and Local Government and Veterans


SF 2855 Howe; Jasinski
HF 2878 Hudella
Revisor No.: 23-04478
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department
Short Description: Electric fuel tax imposition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/13/20231697Introduction and first reading 
03/13/2023Referred to Transportation


SF 2884 Howe; Westrom
HF 3129 Anderson, P. H.
Revisor No.: 23-04489
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department
Short Description: Marked Interstate Highway 94 reconstruction appropriation between the cities of St, Joseph and Sauk Center
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20231737Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2023Referred to Transportation


SF 3149 Howe
HF 3123 O'Driscoll
Revisor No.: 23-04717
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department
Short Description: Benton County State-Aid Highway 1 Phase 1 capital improvements bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/27/20232724Introduction and first reading 
03/27/2023Referred to Capital Investment


SF 3150 Howe
HF 3122 O'Driscoll
Revisor No.: 23-04620
Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges
Short Description: Benton County State-Aid Highway 1 capital improvements bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/27/20232725Introduction and first reading 
03/27/2023Referred to Capital Investment


SF 3229 Howe
Revisor No.: 23-04878
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Solar energy generating system real property classification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/11/20234248Introduction and first reading 
04/11/2023Referred to Taxes
See HF1938


SF 3231 Howe
HF 3215 Demuth
Revisor No.: 23-04862
Topic: Public Facilities Authority
Short Description: Rockville publicly owned infrastructure rehabilitation bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/11/20234248Introduction and first reading 
04/11/2023Referred to Capital Investment
See HF669


SF 3234 Howe
HF 3216 Demuth
Revisor No.: 23-04867
Topic: Taxation-Property
Short Description: Independent School District No. 75 tax exemption authorization for certain properties and appropriations
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/11/20234248Introduction and first reading 
04/11/2023Referred to Taxes
See HF1938


SF 3239 Howe; Dornink
HF 3234 Swedzinski
Revisor No.: 23-04873
Topic: Fish and Fishing
Short Description: Modifying age-related exemptions for certain game and fish licenses
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/12/20234778Introduction and first reading 
04/12/2023Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy


SF 3240 Howe; Dornink
HF 3267 O'Driscoll
Revisor No.: 23-04879
Topic: Labor, Employment, and Labor and Industry Department
Short Description: Modifying requirements for 16- and 17- year-olds working in or about a construction or building project
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/12/20234778Introduction and first reading 
04/12/2023Referred to Labor


SF 3241 Howe
HF 3233 Swedzinski
Revisor No.: 23-04871
Topic: Firearms and Weapons
Short Description: Eliminating shotgun zone for taking deer
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/12/20234779Introduction and first reading 
04/12/2023Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy


SF 3242 Howe
HF 3229 Demuth
Revisor No.: 23-04874
Topic: Taxation-Sales and Use
Short Description: City of Rockville local sales tax authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/12/20234779Introduction and first reading 
04/12/2023Referred to Taxes


SF 3243 Howe
Revisor No.: 23-04877
Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges
Short Description: Trunk Highway 23 improvement appropriations
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/12/20234779Introduction and first reading 
04/12/2023Referred to Transportation


SF 3244 Howe
Revisor No.: 23-04875
Topic: Liquor
Short Description: Liquor license modifications to certain restrictions
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/12/20234779Introduction and first reading 
04/12/2023Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection


SF 3271 Howe; Eichorn
HF 3259 Swedzinski
Revisor No.: 23-04957
Topic: Firearms and Weapons
Short Description: Muzzleloader provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/17/20235204Introduction and first reading 
04/17/2023Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy
See HF2310


SF 3289 Howe
HF 3282 Wiens
Revisor No.: 23-04865
Topic: Commissions
Short Description: Establishing a 250th Anniversary Commemoration Commission and appropriating money
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/19/20235423Introduction and first reading 
04/19/2023Referred to State and Local Government and Veterans


SF 3292 Howe
HF 3279 O'Driscoll
Revisor No.: 23-04970
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Sartell flood hazard mitigation projects appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/20/20235714Introduction and first reading 
04/20/2023Referred to Capital Investment
See HF669


SF 3328 Howe
HF 3304 Wiens
Revisor No.: 23-05016
Topic: Courts
Short Description: Requiring a report regarding the sentencing of certain military veterans
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/09/20237069Introduction and first reading 
05/09/2023Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety


SF 3339 Howe
HF 3334 Demuth
Revisor No.: 23-05051
Topic: Agriculture and Agriculture Department
Short Description: Requiring compensation for an agricultural crop damaged or destroyed by wildlife and appropriations
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/16/20238156Introduction and first reading 
05/16/2023Referred to Agriculture, Broadband, and Rural Development


SR 27 Howe
Revisor No.: 23-04583
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the National Wild Turkey Federation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/22/20232213Introduction 
03/22/2023Referred to Rules and Administration


SR 32 Howe
Revisor No.: 23-04869
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution congratulating the Albany High School boys basketball team on winning the 2023 State High School Class AA boys basketball championship
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/12/20234780Introduction 
04/12/2023Referred to Rules and Administration


SR 34 Howe
Revisor No.: 23-04870
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution congratulating Sartell Police Chief Jim Hughes on his retirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/17/20235205Introduction 
04/17/2023Referred to Rules and Administration


SR 37 Howe
Revisor No.: 23-04953
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution honoring the life of St. Cloud Fireworks Commissioner Tom Richardson
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/18/20235226Introduction 
04/18/2023Referred to Rules and Administration


SR 55 Howe
Revisor No.: 23-04991
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution commending Waite Park Police Chief David Bentrud for his many years of dedicated service in law enforcement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/17/20238923Introduction 
05/17/2023Referred to Rules and Administration