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Minnesota Senate Bill Author

2023 - 2024
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MINNESOTA SENATE 91st LEGISLATURE

AUTHOR LIST


2023 - 2024

Newton
Chief Author List
Tuesday, May 30, 2023


SF 99 Newton
HF 262 Koegel
Revisor No.: 19-0594
Topic: Natural Resources and Natural Resources Department
Short Description: Natural resources department stamp design rule modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/14/201975Introduction and first reading 
01/14/2019Referred to Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance
See First Special Session 2019, SF7, Art. 3, Sec. 115


SF 136 Newton; Hoffman; Cwodzinski; Marty
Revisor No.: 19-0572
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: School boards expiring referendums and capital project referendums renewal authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/14/201982Introduction and first reading 
01/14/2019Referred to E-12 Finance and Policy
01/24/2019166Authors added Cwodzinski; Marty


SF 140 Newton; Abeler; Hoffman
HF 276 Stephenson
Revisor No.: 19-0833
Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges
Short Description: Coon Rapids U.S. highway #10 expansion appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/14/201982Introduction and first reading 
01/14/2019Referred to Transportation Finance and Policy


SF 141 Newton; Abeler; Hoffman
HF 277 Stephenson
Revisor No.: 19-0834
Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges
Short Description: Coon Rapids U.S. highway #10 expansion bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/14/201983Introduction and first reading 
01/14/2019Referred to Capital Investment


SF 142 Newton; Abeler; Hoffman
HF 264 Koegel
Revisor No.: 19-1028
Topic: Motor Vehicles
Short Description: Lions Clubs International special license plates establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/14/201983Introduction and first reading 
01/14/2019Referred to Transportation Finance and Policy


SF 143 Newton; Abeler; Hoffman; Koran
HF 405 Koegel
Revisor No.: 19-0635
Topic: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Short Description: Anoka Technical College secondary technical education program fabrication lab grant authorization and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/14/201983Introduction and first reading 
01/14/2019Referred to Higher Education Finance and Policy
02/21/2019491Author added Koran


SF 265 Newton; Rest; Abeler
HF 404 Koegel
Revisor No.: 19-0564
Topic: Taxation-Sales and Use
Short Description: Sale and use tax rates publication by zip code requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/17/2019116Introduction and first reading 
01/17/2019Referred to Taxes
02/27/2019560Author added Abeler


SF 266 Newton; Anderson, B.; Little; Hoffman
HF 889 Xiong, J.
Revisor No.: 19-0925
Topic: Veterans and Veterans Affairs Department
Short Description: Veteran definition modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/17/2019116Introduction and first reading 
01/17/2019Referred to Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy


SF 267 Newton; Little; Hoffman
HF 500 Persell
Revisor No.: 19-0924
Topic: Taxation-Property
Short Description: Disabled veterans homestead valuation exclusion modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/17/2019116Introduction and first reading 
01/17/2019Referred to Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy
See First Special Session 2019, HF5, Art. 4, Sec. 16


SF 268 Newton; Little; Hoffman
HF 888 Xiong, J.
Revisor No.: 19-0923
Topic: Veterans and Veterans Affairs Department
Short Description: Veterans definition expansion for veteran identifier on state-issued identification cards eligibility
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/17/2019116Introduction and first reading 
01/17/2019Referred to Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy


SF 301 Newton; Abeler; Hoffman; Jensen; Klein
HF 1247 Baker
Revisor No.: 19-2044
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Eye bank designation for anatomical gifts
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/22/2019125Introduction and first reading 
01/22/2019Referred to Health and Human Services Finance and Policy
02/11/2019340Authors added Jensen; Klein


SF 330 Newton; Rosen; Dziedzic; Marty
HF 546 Daniels
Revisor No.: 19-2043
Topic: Occupations and Professions
Short Description: Music therapists licensure establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/22/2019130Introduction and first reading 
01/22/2019Referred to Health and Human Services Finance and Policy
01/28/2019196Authors added Dziedzic; Marty


SF 331 Newton; Anderson, B.; Little; Wiger
HF 822 Xiong, J.
Revisor No.: 19-0927
Topic: Veterans and Veterans Affairs Department
Short Description: Legislature and state courts veterans preference in hiring establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/22/2019131Introduction and first reading 
01/22/2019Referred to Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy
01/24/2019166Author added Wiger
03/14/2019946aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections


SF 332 Newton; Tomassoni; Sparks; Housley; Dziedzic
HF 541 Lillie
Revisor No.: 19-1706
Topic: Athletics
Short Description: Mighty Ducks grants bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/22/2019131Introduction and first reading 
01/22/2019Referred to Capital Investment
01/24/2019166Author added Housley
01/28/2019196Author added Dziedzic
See Fifth Special Session 2020, HF1, Art. 1, Sec. 13, Sub. 4


SF 333 Newton; Little; Hoffman; Wiger
HF 731 Brand
Revisor No.: 19-0928
Topic: Veterans and Veterans Affairs Department
Short Description: Disabled veterans motor vehicles, watercraft, and licensing miscellaneous taxes and fees exemptions
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/22/2019131Introduction and first reading 
01/22/2019Referred to Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy
01/24/2019167Author added Wiger
03/04/2019605aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Transportation Finance and Policy


SF 334 Newton; Little; Hoffman; Wiger
HF 890 Xiong, J.
Revisor No.: 19-0922
Topic: Veterans and Veterans Affairs Department
Short Description: Veterans nursing home income tax credit
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/22/2019131Introduction and first reading 
01/22/2019Referred to Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy
01/24/2019167Author added Wiger


SF 431 Newton; Abeler; Hoffman; Dziedzic; Wiger
Revisor No.: 19-0571
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: School counseling services adequate levels requirement and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/24/2019155Introduction and first reading 
01/24/2019Referred to E-12 Finance and Policy
01/28/2019197Author added Wiger


SF 616 Newton; Wiger
Revisor No.: 19-1104
Topic: Education-Higher
Short Description: Postsecondary enrollment options (PSEO) incentive aid establishment; cost of textbooks and equipment reimbursement aid authorization; appropriations
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/28/2019193Introduction and first reading 
01/28/2019Referred to E-12 Finance and Policy
01/31/2019229Author added Wiger


SF 617 Newton; Ruud; Hoffman; Clausen
HF 152 Lueck
Revisor No.: 19-1571
Topic: Minnesota Management and Budget Department
Short Description: Permanent school fund appropriations provisions modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/28/2019193Introduction and first reading 
01/28/2019Referred to E-12 Finance and Policy


SF 618 Newton; Little
Revisor No.: 19-1176
Topic: Metropolitan Council
Short Description: Metropolitan council governance provisions modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/28/2019193Introduction and first reading 
01/28/2019Referred to Local Government


SF 814 Newton; Little
HF 586 Becker-Finn
Revisor No.: 19-2209
Topic: Veterans and Veterans Affairs Department
Short Description: Veterans suicide awareness day designation and declaration
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/04/2019247Introduction and first reading 
02/04/2019Referred to Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy
See SF2358
See First Special Session 2019, SF10, Art. 6, Sec. 2


SF 815 Newton
Revisor No.: 19-0828
Topic: Railroads, Rail Lines, and LRT
Short Description: Northstar commuter rail Big Lake to St. Cloud extension bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/04/2019247Introduction and first reading 
02/04/2019Referred to Capital Investment


SF 816 Newton; Simonson; Dibble
HF 387 Murphy
Revisor No.: 19-0827
Topic: Railroads, Rail Lines, and LRT
Short Description: Northern Lights express high-speed passenger rail line from Minneapolis to Duluth bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/04/2019247Introduction and first reading 
02/04/2019Referred to Capital Investment
02/07/2019306Author added Simonson
03/13/2019868Author added Dibble


SF 817 Newton; Senjem; Franzen; Anderson, P.
HF 1295 Lillie
Revisor No.: 19-0835
Topic: Athletics
Short Description: National sports center sales tax collections, amateur sports account establishment and dedication
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/04/2019247Introduction and first reading 
02/04/2019Referred to Taxes
02/28/2019594Author added Senjem
03/04/2019640Author added Franzen
03/07/2019714Author added Anderson, P.


SF 894 Newton; Housley
HF 956 Koegel
Revisor No.: 19-2803
Topic: Athletics
Short Description: Minnesota amateur sports commission Mighty Ducks grants appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/07/2019285Introduction and first reading 
02/07/2019Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections
04/29/20193944Author added Housley
See First Special Session 2019, SF10, Art. 2, Sec. 16
See Fifth Special Session 2020, HF1, Art. 1, Sec. 13, Sub. 4


SF 1174 Newton
HF 330 Lien
Revisor No.: 19-1667
Topic: Veterans and Veterans Affairs Department
Short Description: Veterans with disabilities vehicle registration taxes, motor vehicle sales taxes, license plate fees, title fees, driver's license and identification card fees exemption authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/14/2019376Introduction and first reading 
02/14/2019Referred to Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy


SF 1175 Newton; Cwodzinski; Bigham; Hawj; Little
HF 585 Ecklund
Revisor No.: 19-1707
Topic: Veterans and Veterans Affairs Department
Short Description: Minneapolis veterans home expansion bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/14/2019377Introduction and first reading 
02/14/2019Referred to Capital Investment


SF 1314 Newton; Hoffman
Revisor No.: 19-3500
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Health-related licensing board complaining party to directly address board regarding complaint prior to the complaint being dismissed
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/14/2019401Introduction and first reading 
02/14/2019Referred to Health and Human Services Finance and Policy


SF 1317 Newton; Rest; Bakk
HF 773 Koegel
Revisor No.: 19-3041
Topic: Public Safety and Public Safety Department
Short Description: Greater Twin Cities regional public safety training facility bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/14/2019401Introduction and first reading 
02/14/2019Referred to Capital Investment


SF 1493 Newton; Laine; Abeler; Hoffman
HF 1310 Koegel
Revisor No.: 19-3576
Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges
Short Description: Anoka county University Avenue safety engineering evaluation and safety improvement appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/21/2019470Introduction and first reading 
02/21/2019Referred to Transportation Finance and Policy


SF 1602 Newton; Klein
HF 1936 Loeffler
Revisor No.: 19-0830
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Dental services in the medical assistance (MA) and MinnesotaCare programs payment rate increase
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/21/2019488Introduction and first reading 
02/21/2019Referred to Health and Human Services Finance and Policy


SF 1791 Newton; Hoffman; Abeler; Eaton
HF 1654 Bernardy
Revisor No.: 19-4051
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department
Short Description: Pedestrian and nonmotorized traffic safety and engineering evaluations appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/2019552Introduction and first reading 
02/27/2019Referred to Transportation Finance and Policy


SF 1792 Newton; Hoffman; Abeler; Eaton
HF 1990 Daniels
Revisor No.: 19-3902
Topic: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Short Description: State university programs for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/2019552Introduction and first reading 
02/27/2019Referred to Higher Education Finance and Policy


SF 1795 Newton; Hoffman; Abeler; Eaton
HF 1697 Koegel
Revisor No.: 19-3855
Topic: Counties-Specific
Short Description: Anoka county East River Road and trunk highway #610 interchange improvements bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/2019552Introduction and first reading 
02/27/2019Referred to Capital Investment
See Fifth Special Session 2020, HF1, Art. 1, Sec. 16, Sub. 3


SF 2046 Newton; Marty
HF 2795 Hornstein
Revisor No.: 19-4018
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Federal appliance and lighting efficiency standards adoption
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/07/2019684Introduction and first reading 
03/07/2019Referred to Energy and Utilities Finance and Policy


SF 2078 Newton; Hoffman
HF 1590 Bernardy
Revisor No.: 19-3938
Topic: Education-Pre-Kindergarten-12
Short Description: Voluntary prekindergarten program five regions establishment; school readiness plus permanency
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/07/2019689Introduction and first reading 
03/07/2019Referred to E-12 Finance and Policy


SF 2079 Newton
HF 1843 Sundin
Revisor No.: 19-0769
Topic: Veterans and Veterans Affairs Department
Short Description: Veterans expanded definition expansion for identifier on state-issued identification cards
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/07/2019690Introduction and first reading 
03/07/2019Referred to Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy


SF 2219 Newton; Senjem
HF 2118 Koegel
Revisor No.: 19-4209
Topic: Athletics
Short Description: Blaine national sports center bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/07/2019713Introduction and first reading 
03/07/2019Referred to Capital Investment
See SF3463, Art. 1, Sec. 11, Sub. 3
See Fifth Special Session 2020, HF1, Art. 1, Sec. 13, Sub. 3


SF 2221 Newton
HF 2073 Lee
Revisor No.: 19-3993
Topic: Veterans and Veterans Affairs Department
Short Description: Veterans cemeteries burial eligibility modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/07/2019713Introduction and first reading 
03/07/2019Referred to Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy


SF 2440 Newton; Hoffman
HF 1958 Ecklund
Revisor No.: 19-0229
Topic: Veterans and Veterans Affairs Department
Short Description: Publicity representatives contracts with veterans affairs department authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/13/2019867Introduction and first reading 
03/13/2019Referred to Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy


SF 2441 Newton; Clausen; Hoffman
HF 2585 Kunesh-Podein
Revisor No.: 19-4617
Topic: Forests and Trees
Short Description: Forest management investment account money transfers authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/13/2019867Introduction and first reading 
03/13/2019Referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance


SF 2550 Newton
HF 2484 Koegel
Revisor No.: 19-4625
Topic: Athletics
Short Description: Blaine National Sports Center asset preservation bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/18/20191005Introduction and first reading 
03/18/2019Referred to Capital Investment
See SF3463, Art. 1, Sec. 11, Sub. 2
See Fifth Special Session 2020, HF1, Art. 1, Sec. 13, Sub. 2


SF 2627 Newton
Revisor No.: 19-4722
Topic: Insurance-Health
Short Description: Health insurance providers to charge enrollees the negotiated provider payment plus 20 percent for denied services
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/20191234Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2019Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy


SF 2641 Newton; Hoffman; Abeler
HF 2672 Koegel
Revisor No.: 19-4776
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Minnesota state-operated community services program (MSOCS) Coon Rapids Ilex commissioner of human services closure requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/20191237Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2019Referred to Human Services Reform Finance and Policy


SF 2672 Newton
HF 2728 Kunesh-Podein
Revisor No.: 19-4814
Topic: Lands
Short Description: School trust lands prior appropriations modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/25/20191262Introduction and first reading 
03/25/2019Referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance
See Special Session 2019, SF7, Art. 1, Sec. 11-12


SF 2769 Newton; Laine
HF 2761 Koegel
Revisor No.: 19-4836
Topic: Counties-Specific
Short Description: Anoka county state-aid highway #12 grade separation at trunk highway #65 bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/01/20191522Introduction and first reading 
04/01/2019Referred to Capital Investment
See SF3463, Art. 1, Sec. 14, Sub. 26
See Fifth Special Session 2020, HF1, Art. 1, Sec. 16, Sub. 5


SF 2833 Newton; Simonson; Hoffman; Bakk
HF 2834 Stephenson
Revisor No.: 19-4943
Topic: Railroads, Rail Lines, and LRT
Short Description: Rail grade warning devices bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/23/20193049Introduction and first reading 
04/23/2019Referred to Capital Investment
04/24/20193181Author added Bakk
See SF3463, Art. 1, Sec. 14, Sub. 4


SF 2834 Newton; Simonson; Hoffman; Bakk
HF 2829 Koegel
Revisor No.: 19-4945
Topic: Counties-Specific
Short Description: Anoka county third mainline railroad track construction bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/23/20193049Introduction and first reading 
04/23/2019Referred to Capital Investment
04/24/20193181Author added Bakk


SF 3140 Newton; Laine
HF 3091 Koegel
Revisor No.: 20-6501
Topic: Metropolitan Council
Short Description: Metropolitan Council Network Next transit service evaluation requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/13/20204757Introduction and first reading 
02/13/2020Referred to Transportation Finance and Policy


SF 3141 Newton; Eaton
HF 3384 Koegel
Revisor No.: 20-6208
Topic: Agriculture and Agriculture Department
Short Description: Dicamba pesticide use or sale prohibition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/13/20204757Introduction and first reading 
02/13/2020Referred to Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Policy
02/17/20204793Author added Eaton


SF 3142 Newton; Cwodzinski
HF 3775 Koegel
Revisor No.: 20-6312
Topic: Education-Pre-Kindergarten-12
Short Description: Homelessness prevention and life skills education requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/13/20204757Introduction and first reading 
02/13/2020Referred to E-12 Finance and Policy


SF 3148 Newton
Revisor No.: 20-6219
Topic: Taxation-Income
Short Description: Social Security unlimited income tax subtraction
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/13/20204758Introduction and first reading 
02/13/2020Referred to Taxes


SF 3149 Newton
HF 3371 Koegel
Revisor No.: 20-6250
Topic: Senior Citizens
Short Description: Silver Alert system to aid in locating missing senior citizens with cognitive impairments creation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/13/20204758Introduction and first reading 
02/13/2020Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy


SF 3150 Newton; Laine
HF 3092 Koegel
Revisor No.: 20-6504
Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges
Short Description: Central Avenue NE arterial bus rapid transit line bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/13/20204758Introduction and first reading 
02/13/2020Referred to Capital Investment


SF 3151 Newton; Abeler; Hoffman
HF 3774 Koegel
Revisor No.: 20-6446
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Blood-borne pathogen test petition for court order authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/13/20204759Introduction and first reading 
02/13/2020Referred to Health and Human Services Finance and Policy


SF 3152 Newton; Hoffman; Abeler
HF 3370 Koegel
Revisor No.: 20-6180
Topic: Drugs and Medicine
Short Description: Pharmacist audible container label or braille container label for visually impaired or blind patients requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/13/20204759Introduction and first reading 
02/13/2020Referred to Health and Human Services Finance and Policy


SF 3153 Newton; Hoffman; Abeler
HF 3308 Stephenson
Revisor No.: 20-5946
Topic: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Short Description: Anoka-Ramsey Community College Coon Rapids campus business and nursing building renovation bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/13/20204759Introduction and first reading 
02/13/2020Referred to Capital Investment
See Fifth Special Session 2020, HF1, Art. 1, Sec. 3, Sub. 3


SF 3419 Newton; Abeler; Hoffman
Revisor No.: 20-7090
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Coon Rapids recycling center bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/20/20204848Introduction and first reading 
02/20/2020Referred to Capital Investment


SF 3724 Newton; Frentz; Bigham
HF 3698 West
Revisor No.: 20-7200
Topic: Retirement
Short Description: Public employees police and fire retirement plan duty disability benefits authorization in certain cases
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/20205033Introduction and first reading 
02/27/2020Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections
03/09/20205356Author added Bigham


SF 3815 Newton; Laine
HF 3897 Koegel
Revisor No.: 20-7686
Topic: Counties-Specific
Short Description: Anoka county pathway improvements bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/02/20205114Introduction and first reading 
03/02/2020Referred to Capital Investment


SF 4043 Newton; Howe
HF 3665 Koegel
Revisor No.: 20-7211
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Blaine state emergency operations center bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/05/20205258Introduction and first reading 
03/05/2020Referred to Capital Investment
See Fifth Special Session 2020, HF1, Art. 1, Sec. 15, Sub. 2


SF 4136 Newton
HF 4245 Koegel
Revisor No.: 20-7878
Topic: 
Short Description: Blaine trunk highway #65 grade separations bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/09/20205342Introduction and first reading 
03/09/2020Referred to Capital Investment


SF 4138 Newton
HF 4402 Persell
Revisor No.: 20-7797
Topic: Veterans and Veterans Affairs Department
Short Description: Disabled veteran homestead market value property tax exclusion eligibility extension
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/09/20205342Introduction and first reading 
03/09/2020Referred to Taxes


SF 4179 Newton; Abeler; Hoffman
HF 4312 Koegel
Revisor No.: 20-7765
Topic: Housing and Housing Finance Agency
Short Description: Housing with services establishments assistive technology grants appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/09/20205349Introduction and first reading 
03/09/2020Referred to Human Services Reform Finance and Policy


SF 4180 Newton; Little; Cwodzinski; Bigham
HF 4224 Christensen
Revisor No.: 20-5624
Topic: Veterans and Veterans Affairs Department
Short Description: Veterans stable housing initiative establishment; homeless veterans data classification; data sharing authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/09/20205349Introduction and first reading 
03/09/2020Referred to Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy
03/16/20205475Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy