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Minnesota Senate Bill Author

2023 - 2024
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MINNESOTA SENATE 91st LEGISLATURE

AUTHOR LIST


2023 - 2024

Hawj
Chief Author List
Tuesday, May 30, 2023


SF 372 Hawj; Simonson; Isaacson; Champion
HF 1655 Gomez
Revisor No.: 19-1882
Topic: Natural Resources and Natural Resources Department
Short Description: Natural resources department staff inclusion of members of communities traditionally underrepresented appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/22/2019137Introduction and first reading 
01/22/2019Referred to Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance


SF 373 Hawj; Newton; Bigham; Simonson; Isaacson
Revisor No.: 19-1949
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Civics class for high school graduation requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/22/2019138Introduction and first reading 
01/22/2019Referred to E-12 Finance and Policy


SF 375 Hawj; Bigham; Eaton; Simonson; Isaacson
HF 241 Xiong, T.
Revisor No.: 19-1947
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: State general tax refund for certain businesses establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/22/2019138Introduction and first reading 
01/22/2019Referred to Taxes


SF 376 Hawj; Pappas; Marty
HF 2727 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 19-1909
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: St. Paul citizen patrol stewards development appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/22/2019138Introduction and first reading 
01/22/2019Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy


SF 377 Hawj; Eaton; Simonson; Champion
Revisor No.: 19-1948
Topic: Elections
Short Description: Number of voters an individual may assist in marking a ballot modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/22/2019138Introduction and first reading 
01/22/2019Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections


SF 387 Hawj; Bigham; Eaton; Simonson; Isaacson
HF 471 Hassan
Revisor No.: 19-1796
Topic: Elections
Short Description: School credit for trainee election judge service authorization; bilingual high school students recruitment requirement; appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/22/2019140Introduction and first reading 
01/22/2019Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections


SF 552 Hawj; Bigham; Klein; Cohen
HF 946 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 19-1795
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: East St. Paul community small business development grants appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/28/2019182Introduction and first reading 
01/28/2019Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy


SF 559 Hawj; Hayden; Eichorn
HF 139 Xiong, J.
Revisor No.: 19-1480
Topic: Emergency and 911 Services
Short Description: Emergency medical services (EMT) culturally specific training appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/28/2019183Introduction and first reading 
01/28/2019Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy


SF 586 Hawj
HF 94 Vang
Revisor No.: 19-2111
Topic: Elections
Short Description: Number of voters an individual may assist in marking a ballot modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/28/2019188Introduction and first reading 
01/28/2019Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections


SF 725 Hawj; Laine; Wiger
HF 529 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 19-0539
Topic: Railroads, Rail Lines, and LRT
Short Description: Ramsey county regional railroad authority east metro rail corridor appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/31/2019222Introduction and first reading 
01/31/2019Referred to Transportation Finance and Policy


SF 864 Hawj; Eaton; Marty
HF 978 Gomez
Revisor No.: 19-3047
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: State procurement executive salary preference provision
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/07/2019280Introduction and first reading 
02/07/2019Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections


SF 868 Hawj; Ingebrigtsen; Dziedzic
HF 133 Becker-Finn
Revisor No.: 19-1569
Topic: Natural Resources and Natural Resources Department
Short Description: No child left inside grant program establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/07/2019280Introduction and first reading 
02/07/2019Referred to Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance
See First Special Session 2019, SF7, Art. 3, Sec. 23


SF 874 Hawj; Klein; Bigham
HF 305 Becker-Finn
Revisor No.: 19-2509
Topic: Natural Resources and Natural Resources Department
Short Description: White-tailed deer possession moratorium establishment; white-tailed deer buyout program creation and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/07/2019281Introduction and first reading 
02/07/2019Referred to Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Policy


SF 926 Hawj; Cohen; Anderson, B.; Pappas; Senjem
HF 231 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 19-2205
Topic: Arts
Short Description: Minnesota Humanities Center asset preservation bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/07/2019290Introduction and first reading 
02/07/2019Referred to Capital Investment
See Fifth Special Session 2020, HF1, Art. 1, Sec. 21, Sub. 39


SF 1359 Hawj; Isaacson; Bigham; Tomassoni; Klein
HF 553 Becker-Finn
Revisor No.: 19-2615
Topic: Agriculture and Agriculture Department
Short Description: Farmed cervidae regulatory duties and powers transfer to department of natural resources (DNR)
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/18/2019423Introduction and first reading 
02/18/2019Referred to Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Policy


SF 1360 Hawj; Isaacson; Dziedzic; Klein
HF 1293 Hansen
Revisor No.: 19-3306
Topic: Fertilizers and Pesticides
Short Description: Corn or soybean seed coated or treated with a neonicotinoid pesticide additional label statement requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/18/2019423Introduction and first reading 
02/18/2019Referred to Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Policy
03/16/20205518Author added Klein


SF 1475 Hawj; Marty; Newton
HF 1175 Xiong, J.
Revisor No.: 19-3445
Topic: Arts
Short Description: Minnesota Humanities Center DIAL Group grant for Hmong culture celebration appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/21/2019467Introduction and first reading 
02/21/2019Referred to Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance


SF 1476 Hawj; Hoffman; Abeler; Newton; Marty
HF 1176 Xiong, J.
Revisor No.: 19-3373
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: St. Paul TAP mental health program in disability communities grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/21/2019467Introduction and first reading 
02/21/2019Referred to Human Services Reform Finance and Policy
02/27/20205046Author added Marty


SF 1477 Hawj; Laine; Anderson, P.; Newton; Little
HF 1313 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 19-3628
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: St. Paul Minnesota China Friendship Garden in Phalen Park construction grant bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/21/2019467Introduction and first reading 
02/21/2019Referred to Capital Investment
See Fifth Special Session 2020, HF1, Art. 1, Sec. 21, Sub. 43


SF 1478 Hawj; Tomassoni; Pappas; Newton; Champion
HF 1350 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 19-3627
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: St. Paul east side freedom library renovation bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/21/2019467Introduction and first reading 
02/21/2019Referred to Capital Investment


SF 1752 Hawj; Dibble; Abeler; Dziedzic; Hoffman
HF 2343 Xiong, J.
Revisor No.: 19-3896
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: St. Paul TAP (Tap All Possibilities) program to address mental health in disability communities appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/2019546Introduction and first reading 
02/27/2019Referred to Human Services Reform Finance and Policy


SF 1754 Hawj; Senjem; Laine; Miller; Carlson
HF 1611 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 19-3624
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: St. Paul Phalen Park Chinese friendship garden grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/2019546Introduction and first reading 
02/27/2019Referred to Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance
See Fifth Special Session 2020, HF1, Art. 1, Sec. 21, Sub. 43


SF 1755 Hawj; Laine; Senjem; Miller; Carlson
HF 1613 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 19-3625
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: St. Paul Phalen Park Chinese friendship garden grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/2019546Introduction and first reading 
02/27/2019Referred to Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance
See First Special Session 2019, SF3, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Sub. 6, Clause (k)
See Fifth Special Session 2020, HF1, Art. 1, Sec. 21, Sub. 43


SF 1756 Hawj; Senjem; Laine; Miller; Carlson
HF 1612 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 19-3626
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: St. Paul Phalen Park Chinese garden grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/2019546Introduction and first reading 
02/27/2019Referred to Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance
See First Special Session 2019, SF3, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Sub. 6, Clause (k)
See Fifth Special Session 2020, HF1, Art. 1, Sec. 21, Sub. 43


SF 1790 Hawj; Lang; Rarick; Hayden
HF 1803 Xiong, J.
Revisor No.: 19-3453
Topic: Employment and Economic Development Department
Short Description: Latino Communities United in Service (CLUES) appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/2019552Introduction and first reading 
02/27/2019Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy


SF 1964 Hawj; Marty; Pappas; Kent; Cohen
HF 2315 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 19-3772
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Asian Economic Development Association east metropolitan area technology center appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/04/2019625Introduction and first reading 
03/04/2019Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy


SF 2315 Hawj; Cwodzinski; Hall; Miller; Pappas
HF 1823 Xiong, J.
Revisor No.: 19-3987
Topic: Arts
Short Description: Hmong Museum grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/11/2019775Introduction and first reading 
03/11/2019Referred to Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance


SF 2325 Hawj; Cwodzinski; Dziedzic
HF 2116 Noor
Revisor No.: 19-4318
Topic: Arts
Short Description: Somali Museum of Minnesota appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/11/2019777Introduction and first reading 
03/11/2019Referred to Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance
03/14/2019979Author added Dziedzic


SF 2326 Hawj; Weber; Eken; Ingebrigtsen; Hoffman
HF 2573 Hansen
Revisor No.: 19-3849
Topic: Agriculture and Agriculture Department
Short Description: Ethnic minority and immigrant farmer outreach coordinator appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/11/2019777Introduction and first reading 
03/11/2019Referred to Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Finance
03/14/2019932Author added Hoffman


SF 2495 Hawj; Hoffman; Latz; Abeler; Dziedzic
HF 739 Mariani
Revisor No.: 19-2778
Topic: Courts
Short Description: Postconviction relief petition hearings procedures modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/2019928Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2019Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy
03/04/20205238Chief author stricken, shown as co-author Hoffman
03/04/2020Chief author added Hawj


SF 2656 Hawj; Abeler; Hoffman; Newton; Pappas
HF 2114 Moran
Revisor No.: 19-4328
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Face to Face Health Counseling Service, Inc. grants appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/25/20191259Introduction and first reading 
03/25/2019Referred to Human Services Reform Finance and Policy


SF 2673 Hawj; Dziedzic
HF 2649 Pinto
Revisor No.: 19-4679
Topic: Minorities and Protected Groups
Short Description: African American Youth Access and African Immigrant Family Outreach programs grant establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/25/20191262Introduction and first reading 
03/25/2019Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy


SF 2705 Hawj; Clausen; Abeler; Hoffman; Relph
HF 4394 Huot
Revisor No.: 19-3658
Topic: Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations
Short Description: Nonprofit organizations healthy living initiatives education, guidance, and assistance grants appropriations
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/27/20191392Introduction and first reading 
03/27/2019Referred to Human Services Reform Finance and Policy


SF 2742 Hawj
HF 2699 Vang
Revisor No.: 19-4773
Topic: Legislature
Short Description: Legislature translation services to individuals who are members of a language minority requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/01/20191518Introduction and first reading 
04/01/2019Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections


SF 2748 Hawj; Nelson; Sparks; Simonson; Westrom
Revisor No.: 19-4870
Topic: Resolutions
Short Description: Resolution calling for an end to the cold genocide and forced organ harvesting from Falun Gong practitioners in China
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/01/20191519Introduction and first reading 
04/01/2019Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy


SF 2808 Hawj
HF 2391 Gomez
Revisor No.: 19-1377
Topic: Legislature
Short Description: Former legislators and legislative employees lobbying activities prohibition upon leaving legislative office or separation from employment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/08/20192249Introduction and first reading 
04/08/2019Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections


SF 2853 Hawj; Isaacson
HF 2830 Xiong, J.
Revisor No.: 19-4969
Topic: Housing and Housing Finance Agency
Short Description: Minneapolis affordable housing project appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/29/20193943Introduction and first reading 
04/29/2019Referred to Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Finance


SF 3501 Hawj; Bigham; Eaton; Wiger; Kent
HF 3235 Xiong, J.
Revisor No.: 20-6754
Topic: Natural Resources and Natural Resources Department
Short Description: Deer testing for polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/24/20204881Introduction and first reading 
02/24/2020Referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance


SF 3527 Hawj; Ingebrigtsen; Bigham; Frentz; Eaton
HF 3221 Becker-Finn
Revisor No.: 20-6794
Topic: Natural Resources and Natural Resources Department
Short Description: No child left inside grant program appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/24/20204885Introduction and first reading 
02/24/2020Referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance


SF 3552 Hawj; Torres Ray; Dziedzic; Pappas; Bigham
HF 3183 Xiong, J.
Revisor No.: 20-6466
Topic: Human Rights and Human Rights Department
Short Description: National origin discrimination provisions explanation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/24/20204890Introduction and first reading 
02/24/2020Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy


SF 3553 Hawj; Bigham; Eaton; Cwodzinski; Pratt
HF 3394 Her
Revisor No.: 20-6304
Topic: Firearms and Weapons
Short Description: Nontoxic ammunition use in special hunts and certain events requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/24/20204890Introduction and first reading 
02/24/2020Referred to Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance


SF 3676 Hawj; Chamberlain; Champion; Laine; Pappas
HF 4235 Xiong, J.
Revisor No.: 20-5435
Topic: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Short Description: Metropolitan State University New Main Hall bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/20205025Introduction and first reading 
02/27/2020Referred to Capital Investment


SF 3838 Hawj
HF 2973 Becker-Finn
Revisor No.: 20-6461
Topic: Agriculture and Agriculture Department
Short Description: Animal health board modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/02/20205118Introduction and first reading 
03/02/2020Referred to Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Policy


SF 4087 Hawj; Abeler; Pappas; Relph; Latz
HF 3975 Mariani
Revisor No.: 20-7687
Topic: Courts
Short Description: Postconviction relief petition court hearing provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/05/20205266Introduction and first reading 
03/05/2020Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy


SF 4089 Hawj; Chamberlain; Bigham
Revisor No.: 20-7307
Topic: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Short Description: Metropolitan State University New Main Hall for cybersecurity program bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/05/20205266Introduction and first reading 
03/05/2020Referred to Capital Investment


SF 4090 Hawj; Eaton; Wiger; Champion; Bigham
HF 3734 Xiong, J.
Revisor No.: 20-7264
Topic: Consumer Protection
Short Description: Debt collectors to provide information in preferred language of the debtor requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/05/20205266Introduction and first reading 
03/05/2020Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy


SF 4181 Hawj; Rarick; Dibble
HF 3702 Hornstein
Revisor No.: 20-6809
Topic: Environment
Short Description: Construction material used in state buildings environmental impact study requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/09/20205349Introduction and first reading 
03/09/2020Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy


SF 4256 Hawj; Eaton; Clausen; Eken; Torres Ray
Revisor No.: 20-7926
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Gifted and talented programs funding and provisions modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/11/20205408Introduction and first reading 
03/11/2020Referred to E-12 Finance and Policy


SF 4327 Hawj; Bigham; Hoffman; Abeler; Torres Ray
HF 4296 Xiong, J.
Revisor No.: 20-7668
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Emerging small business development competitive grants appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/16/20205505Introduction and first reading 
03/16/2020Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy


SF 4328 Hawj; Bigham; Isaacson
HF 4393 Kunesh-Podein
Revisor No.: 20-7988
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: St. Paul Wakan Tipi Center bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/16/20205505Introduction and first reading 
03/16/2020Referred to Capital Investment
See Fifth Special Session 2020, HF1, Art. 1, Sec. 17, Sub. 11


SF 4366 Hawj; Torres Ray; Pappas; Eaton; Franzen
HF 4282 Xiong, J.
Revisor No.: 20-7815
Topic: Immigrants and Aliens
Short Description: Statutory language change from the term nonresident alien to the term undocumented immigrant requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/16/20205511Introduction and first reading 
03/16/2020Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy


SF 4448 Hawj; Bigham
Revisor No.: 20-8186
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: St. Paul Highwood Hills soccer field bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/26/20205591Introduction and first reading 
03/26/2020Referred to Capital Investment


SF 4460 Hawj
HF 4591 Her
Revisor No.: 20-8317
Topic: Minorities and Protected Groups
Short Description: COVID-19 multilingual helpline for discrimination reporting development appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/14/20205607Introduction and first reading 
04/14/2020Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy


SF 4612 Hawj
HF 4281 Vang
Revisor No.: 20-7858
Topic: Agriculture and Agriculture Department
Short Description: Hmong American Farmers Association farmland and facility construction purchase appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/14/20206992Introduction and first reading 
05/14/2020Referred to Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Finance
See Fifth Special Session 2020, HF1, Art. 3, Sec. 2, Sub. 2


SR 28 Hawj
Revisor No.: 19-0105
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution honoring Colonel TouLong Yang on his service in the Secret War in Laos during the Vietnam War
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/10/201964Introduction 
01/10/201964Referred to Rules and Administration


SR 29 Hawj
Revisor No.: 19-0234
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution honoring Dr. Yang Dao's 75th birthday
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/10/201964Introduction 
01/10/201964Referred to Rules and Administration


SR 63 Hawj
Revisor No.: 19-3586
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution honoring the life and service of Youa Toua Her
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/21/2019493Introduction 
02/21/2019493Referred to Rules and Administration


SR 64 Hawj
Revisor No.: 19-3635
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution honoring the life and service of Eng Lia Her
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/21/2019493Introduction 
02/21/2019493Referred to Rules and Administration


SR 126 Hawj
Revisor No.: 19-5236
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution reaffirming 40 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and the People's Republic of China
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/11/20204727Introduction 
02/11/20204727Referred to Rules and Administration


SR 140 Hawj
Revisor No.: 20-5597
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution recognizing the work of Andrew Ying Her
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/11/20204729Introduction 
02/11/20204729Referred to Rules and Administration


SR 141 Hawj
Revisor No.: 20-5596
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution honoring the service of Txhiaj Looj Wilson Her
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/11/20204729Introduction 
02/11/20204729Referred to Rules and Administration


SR 145 Hawj
Revisor No.: 20-5846
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution honoring the Hmong Association of Canada on their 40th Anniversary and Hmong New Year celebration
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/11/20204730Introduction 
02/11/20204730Referred to Rules and Administration


SR 146 Hawj
Revisor No.: 20-5856
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution honoring the life of Txoos Veej Hawj
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/11/20204730Introduction 
02/11/20204730Referred to Rules and Administration


SR 154 Hawj
Revisor No.: 20-5893
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution honoring Chong Lee Herr
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/11/20204731Introduction 
02/11/20204731Referred to Rules and Administration


SR 205 Hawj
Revisor No.: 20-6099
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution honoring the service of Chong Neng Her
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/20205048Introduction 
02/27/20205048Referred to Rules and Administration


SR 206 Hawj
Revisor No.: 20-7052
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution honoring the service of Jou Chue Her
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/20205048Introduction 
02/27/20205048Referred to Rules and Administration