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2023 - 2024
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MINNESOTA SENATE 92nd LEGISLATURE

AUTHOR LIST


2023 - 2024

Howe
Chief Author List
Tuesday, May 30, 2023


SF 21 Howe; Kiffmeyer; Weber; Coleman; Hoffman
HF 61 Demuth
Revisor No.: 21-01090
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Office of Ombudsperson for Child Care Providers creation and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/07/202172Introduction and first reading 
01/07/2021Referred to Human Services Reform Finance and Policy
03/10/2021773aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections


SF 27 Howe; Lang; Duckworth; Draheim; Hoffman
HF 195 Dettmer
Revisor No.: 21-01096
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Homestead-related tax deadlines modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/11/202177Introduction and first reading 
01/11/2021Referred to Taxes
See First Special Session 2021, HF9


SF 28 Howe; Draheim; Jasinski; Weber
HF 267 Lucero
Revisor No.: 21-01093
Topic: Landlords and Tenants
Short Description: Attorney fees payment to redeem tenancy in eviction actions for nonpayment; landlord agent representation in court housing proceedings
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/11/202177Introduction and first reading 
01/11/2021Referred to Civil Law and Data Practices Policy
01/14/2021102Author stricken Dahms
03/15/2021900aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/15/2021902Second reading 
4795Rule 47, returned to Civil Law and Data Practices Policy
02/17/20225017Comm report: To pass 
02/17/20225038Second reading 


SF 163 Howe; Ingebrigtsen; Dahms; Goggin; Duckworth
HF 90 Swedzinski
Revisor No.: 21-01088
Topic: Hunting and Game
Short Description: Shotgun zone for taking deer elimination
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/19/2021114Introduction and first reading 
01/19/2021Referred to Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance
01/21/2021138Author added Duckworth
See SF483, Sec. 5-6


SF 164 Howe; Johnson; Eichorn; Ingebrigtsen; Goggin
HF 74 Swedzinski
Revisor No.: 21-01097
Topic: Hunting and Game
Short Description: Muzzleloader provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/19/2021114Introduction and first reading 
01/19/2021Referred to Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance


SF 168 Howe; Newman; Kiffmeyer
Revisor No.: 21-01552
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department
Short Description: Department of transportation pavement investment guide development, implementation, and adherence requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/19/2021115Introduction and first reading 
01/19/2021Referred to Transportation Finance and Policy
02/25/2021570Author added Kiffmeyer
See First Special Session 2021, HF10, Art. 4, Sec. 91


SF 221 Howe; Draheim; Duckworth
HF 235 Demuth
Revisor No.: 21-01089
Topic: Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations
Short Description: Patriotic societies youth groups public school buildings access permission
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/21/2021129Introduction and first reading 
01/21/2021Referred to Education Finance and Policy
01/25/2021166Author added Draheim
01/28/2021199Author added Duckworth


SF 222 Howe; Duckworth
HF 209 O'Driscoll
Revisor No.: 21-01094
Topic: Crimes and Criminals
Short Description: Level II sex offenders presence public agents notification requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/21/2021130Introduction and first reading 
01/21/2021Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy
01/28/2021199Author added Duckworth


SF 223 Howe
HF 262 Demuth
Revisor No.: 21-01095
Topic: Abortion
Short Description: Fetal heartbeat detection abortion prohibition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/21/2021130Introduction and first reading 
01/21/2021Referred to Health and Human Services Finance and Policy


SF 610 Howe
HF 796 Theis
Revisor No.: 21-01364
Topic: Popular Names
Short Description: Paid Youth Trades Employment Opportunity Act
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/04/2021242Introduction and first reading 
02/04/2021Referred to Labor and Industry Policy


SF 619 Howe; Dziedzic
HF 152 Jordan
Revisor No.: 21-00853
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: State fire museum designation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/04/2021244Introduction and first reading 
02/04/2021Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections
02/08/2021289Author added Dziedzic


SF 620 Howe
HF 851 Demuth
Revisor No.: 21-01087
Topic: Government-Local
Short Description: City or county public official definition modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/04/2021244Introduction and first reading 
02/04/2021Referred to Civil Law and Data Practices Policy
03/15/2021899aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/15/2021902Second reading 
4795Rule 47, returned to Civil Law and Data Practices Policy


SF 621 Howe; Cwodzinski; Miller; Duckworth; Coleman
HF 377 Youakim
Revisor No.: 21-01154
Topic: Fire and Firefighters
Short Description: Firefighters counseling and training; firefighters with cancer or heart disease payments; appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/04/2021244Introduction and first reading 
02/04/2021Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy
02/08/2021289Authors added Duckworth; Coleman
See First Special Session 2021, HF63, Art. 1, Sec. 14, Sub. 7(k), Art. 2, Sec. 12


SF 622 Howe
HF 2281 Heintzeman
Revisor No.: 21-01610
Topic: Water, Water Resources, and Waterways
Short Description: Well interference and water appropriation conditions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/04/2021244Introduction and first reading 
02/04/2021Referred to Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance
See SF814, Sec. 63-67


SF 623 Howe
HF 374 O'Driscoll
Revisor No.: 21-01858
Topic: 
Short Description: Sauk Rapids on-sale liquor licenses authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/04/2021244Introduction and first reading 
02/04/2021Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy
See SF3008


SF 624 Howe
HF 736 O'Driscoll
Revisor No.: 21-02022
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Sartell food and beverage tax authorization modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/04/2021245Introduction and first reading 
02/04/2021Referred to Taxes


SF 625 Howe; Coleman; Duckworth; Jasinski; Newman
HF 758 Petersburg
Revisor No.: 21-02201
Topic: Taxation-Sales and Use
Short Description: Township road improvement grant program creation and appropriation; motor vehicle repair and replacement parts general sales tax revenue allocation modification; sales tax revenue dedication to small cities assistance and township road improvement grant programs
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/04/2021245Introduction and first reading 
02/04/2021Referred to Transportation Finance and Policy
02/11/2021299aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
02/11/2021345Authors added Coleman; Duckworth; Jasinski; Newman


SF 683 Howe; Duckworth; Wiger; Newton; Hawj
HF 641 Raleigh
Revisor No.: 21-00625
Topic: Taxation-Income
Short Description: Veterans jobs income tax credit
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/04/2021254Introduction and first reading 
02/04/2021Referred to Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy
02/11/2021346Authors added Duckworth; Wiger; Newton
02/17/2021416aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
02/18/2021464Author added Hawj


SF 785 Howe; Weber; Latz; Eken
HF 737 O'Driscoll
Revisor No.: 21-01790
Topic: Commerce and Commerce Department
Short Description: Real property appraisers continuing education, evaluations, and standards of conduct modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/11/2021308Introduction and first reading 
02/11/2021Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy
02/25/2021571Authors added Weber; Latz
03/08/2021757aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/08/2021759Second reading 
03/10/2021811Author added Eken
4795Rule 47, returned to Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy
See SF1020


SF 830 Howe
Revisor No.: 21-01551
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department
Short Description: Department of transportation pavement use policy
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/11/2021316Introduction and first reading 
02/11/2021Referred to Transportation Finance and Policy


SF 1003 Howe; Cwodzinski; Wiger
HF 1123 Pryor
Revisor No.: 21-02562
Topic: Motor Vehicles
Short Description: Air Medal special veterans license plate establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/15/2021391Introduction and first reading 
02/15/2021Referred to Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy
02/21/20225088Chief author stricken, shown as co-author Cwodzinski
02/21/2022Chief author added Howe
02/28/20225139aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Transportation Finance and Policy
02/28/20225164Author added Wiger


SF 1040 Howe; Duckworth; Gazelka; Ingebrigtsen; Housley
HF 961 Ecklund
Revisor No.: 21-02552
Topic: Government-Employees
Short Description: State employees additional supervisory law enforcement unit
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/15/2021398Introduction and first reading 
02/15/2021Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections
02/25/2021519Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance
04/07/20211312Authors added Gazelka; Ingebrigtsen; Housley
03/24/20225580Comm report: To pass 
03/24/20225609Second reading 
04/25/20227444Rule 45-amend, subst. General Orders HF961


SF 1086 Howe
HF 2250 Petersburg
Revisor No.: 21-02888
Topic: Motor Vehicles
Short Description: All-electric vehicles surcharge modification; plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, electric motorcycles, and plug-in hybrid electric motorcycles surcharge authorization; electric motorcycles definition; surcharge rate adjustment requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/17/2021428Introduction and first reading 
02/17/2021Referred to Transportation Finance and Policy
02/25/2021522aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes


SF 1170 Howe
HF 902 Becker-Finn
Revisor No.: 21-02244
Topic: Liquor
Short Description: Cocktail room and taproom colocation provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/18/2021457Introduction and first reading 
02/18/2021Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy


SF 1200 Howe
HF 1336 Baker
Revisor No.: 21-02754
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Business restrictions during COVID-19 pandemic timeline for termination creation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/18/2021462Introduction and first reading 
02/18/2021Referred to Labor and Industry Policy


SF 1201 Howe; Duckworth
HF 2392 Bliss
Revisor No.: 21-02397
Topic: Taxation-Property
Short Description: Property tax refund income definition exclusion for veterans disability compensation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/18/2021462Introduction and first reading 
02/18/2021Referred to Taxes
See First Special Session 2021, HF9


SF 1202 Howe; Dornink; Eichorn; Koran; Duckworth
HF 1326 Demuth
Revisor No.: 21-02961
Topic: Firearms and Weapons
Short Description: State of emergency shooting ranges closure prohibition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/18/2021462Introduction and first reading 
02/18/2021Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy


SF 1203 Howe
HF 1203 Wolgamott
Revisor No.: 21-02786
Topic: Workers Compensation
Short Description: Workers compensation claim based on COVID-19 presumption extension
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/18/2021462Introduction and first reading 
02/18/2021Referred to Labor and Industry Policy
See HF1203


SF 1204 Howe
Revisor No.: 21-02936
Topic: Public Safety and Public Safety Department
Short Description: Public safety officers benefit account open appropriation from the general fund; continued health insurance coverage reimbursement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/18/2021462Introduction and first reading 
02/18/2021Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy


SF 1215 Howe
HF 2249 Petersburg
Revisor No.: 21-01869
Topic: Bicycles and Bikeways
Short Description: Bikeway establishment resulting in relocation or elimination of disability parking prohibition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/22/2021473Introduction and first reading 
02/22/2021Referred to Transportation Finance and Policy
03/01/2021596Comm report: To pass 
03/01/2021600Second reading 
4796Rule 47, returned to Transportation Finance and Policy


SF 1295 Howe
Revisor No.: 21-02851
Topic: Buildings and Building Codes
Short Description: 2020 National Electric Code enforcement prohibition relating to exterior disconnects and arc fault receptacles for homes
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/22/2021487Introduction and first reading 
02/22/2021Referred to Labor and Industry Policy


SF 1326 Howe; Kiffmeyer
HF 2333 Heinrich
Revisor No.: 21-03101
Topic: Wages and Salaries
Short Description: State patrol troopers compensation setting provisions and appropriations modifications; state patrol supervisory and managerial positions salary increase authorization; appropriating money
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/22/2021492Introduction and first reading 
02/22/2021Referred to Transportation Finance and Policy
03/04/2021671aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections
03/04/2021703Author added Kiffmeyer


SF 1383 Howe; Eichorn; Coleman
HF 857 Erickson
Revisor No.: 21-02468
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Teachers as essential employees classification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/25/2021547Introduction and first reading 
02/25/2021Referred to Education Finance and Policy
03/01/2021628Author added Coleman


SF 1391 Howe
HF 2342 Carlson
Revisor No.: 21-02818
Topic: Commerce and Commerce Department
Short Description: Debt settlement service providers regulation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/25/2021548Introduction and first reading 
02/25/2021Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy
03/11/2021833aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/11/2021837Second reading 
4795Rule 47, returned to Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy
02/24/20225096aComm report: To pass as amended 
02/24/20225111Second reading 
05/10/20228178Special Order 
05/10/20228178Third reading Passed 
05/18/20228486Returned from House 
Presentment date 05/20/2022
9335Governor's action Approval 05/22/2022
9336Secretary of State Chapter 67 05/22/2022
Effective date 08/01/22


SF 1392 Howe
HF 2197 Ecklund
Revisor No.: 21-02726
Topic: Environment
Short Description: Advanced recycling establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/25/2021548Introduction and first reading 
02/25/2021Referred to Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance
See SF814, Sec. 68-82, 84


SF 1478 Howe
HF 2168 Haley
Revisor No.: 21-02870
Topic: Agriculture and Agriculture Department
Short Description: Minnesota Grape and Wine Council establishment; Minnesota wine promotion, education, and development grant program establishment, sales and use tax nexus for certain shippers establishment, direct shipper's license for certain shipments of wine to consumers requirement; direct shippers reporting requirements establishment; appropriating money
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/25/2021564Introduction and first reading 
02/25/2021Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy


SF 1584 Howe
HF 1674 Green
Revisor No.: 21-03186
Topic: Law Enforcement
Short Description: Licensed peace officer supervisors and managers salary increase
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/01/2021611Introduction and first reading 
03/01/2021Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy


SF 1585 Howe
HF 1673 Green
Revisor No.: 21-03188
Topic: Law Enforcement
Short Description: Law enforcement employees and supervisors salary increase and technical change; appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/01/2021611Introduction and first reading 
03/01/2021Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy
See First Special Session 2021, SF20, Art. 4, Sec. 4


SF 1600 Howe
HF 943 Neu Brindley
Revisor No.: 21-01255
Topic: Elections
Short Description: Absentee voting compensation prohibition; identification of individuals acting as agents for absentee voters and providing assistance to voters in a polling place requirements; voter registration and absentee voting certain activities prohibition; criminal penalties increase
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/01/2021614Introduction and first reading 
03/01/2021Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections


SF 1601 Howe; Lopez Franzen
HF 1434 Frederick
Revisor No.: 21-02800
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Rate increase for direct support services workforce upon labor agreement approval between the state and the Service Employees International Union Healthcare Minnesota
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/01/2021614Introduction and first reading 
03/01/2021Referred to Human Services Reform Finance and Policy
03/22/20211122Author added Franzen
See First Special Session 2021, HF33, Art. 13, Sec. 72


SF 1602 Howe; Koran
HF 1878 Petersburg
Revisor No.: 21-03180
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Electric fuel distributed by a utility through an electric vehicle charging station at a public or private parking space tax imposition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/01/2021614Introduction and first reading 
03/01/2021Referred to Transportation Finance and Policy
02/24/20225110aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Energy and Utilities Finance and Policy
03/16/20225370Author added Koran


SF 1637 Howe
Revisor No.: 21-03324
Topic: Gambling and Lottery
Short Description: Forgiveness of certain loans made by veterans organizations using lawful gambling proceeds authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/01/2021620Introduction and first reading 
03/01/2021Referred to Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy


SF 1756 Howe
HF 2060 Mekeland
Revisor No.: 21-03417
Topic: Education and Education Department
Short Description: Continuing education requirements for building officials modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/04/2021691Introduction and first reading 
03/04/2021Referred to Labor and Industry Policy
03/25/20211161Comm report: To pass 
03/25/2021Joint rule 2.03, referred to Rules and Administration
04/06/20211208Comm report: Adopt previous comm report Jt rule 2.03 suspended
04/06/20211208Second reading 
4795Rule 47, returned to Labor and Industry Policy
See First Special Session 2021, SF9, Art. 3, Sec. 11


SF 1763 Howe; Eichorn; Utke
HF 1590 Heintzeman
Revisor No.: 21-02354
Topic: Hunting and Game
Short Description: Arrow requirements for taking big game modification rulemaking requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/04/2021692Introduction and first reading 
03/04/2021Referred to Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance


SF 1766 Howe
HF 1716 Koegel
Revisor No.: 21-03160
Topic: Volunteers
Short Description: Volunteer drivers income tax subtraction for mileage reimbursement authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/04/2021693Introduction and first reading 
03/04/2021Referred to Taxes
See First Special Session 2021, HF9


SF 1767 Howe; Ruud
HF 2361 Bierman
Revisor No.: 21-03116
Topic: Environment
Short Description: Mattress recycling program establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/04/2021693Introduction and first reading 
03/04/2021Referred to Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance
03/17/2021961Author added Ruud
See SF814, Sec. 83


SF 1828 Howe; Eichorn
HF 2276 Swedzinski
Revisor No.: 21-03326
Topic: Natural Resources and Natural Resources Department
Short Description: Age-related exemptions for certain hunting and fishing licenses modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/08/2021720Introduction and first reading 
03/08/2021Referred to Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance


SF 1930 Howe
HF 2043 Demuth
Revisor No.: 21-03458
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: St. Joseph Jacob Wetterling Recreation Center appropriation modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/2021801Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2021Referred to Capital Investment
See First Special Session 2021, HF52, Sec. 31


SF 1931 Howe
HF 1988 Long
Revisor No.: 21-00036
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: State construction and sustainability provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/2021801Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2021Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections


SF 1932 Howe
HF 2077 Huot
Revisor No.: 21-03461
Topic: Fire and Firefighters
Short Description: Firefighters certification board commissioner of public safety appointment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/2021801Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2021Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy


SF 1991 Howe
HF 1620 Lippert
Revisor No.: 21-02477
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department
Short Description: Motor vehicle rental tax revenue allocation modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/11/2021837Introduction and first reading 
03/11/2021Referred to Transportation Finance and Policy


SF 1993 Howe
HF 2163 O'Driscoll
Revisor No.: 21-03498
Topic: Retirement
Short Description: Public Employees Retirement Association payment period extension for the purchase of service credit for periods of military service authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/11/2021838Introduction and first reading 
03/11/2021Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections
See SF1712, Art. 3, Sec. 3


SF 2042 Howe; Duckworth; Wiger; Cwodzinski
HF 2146 Kotyza-Witthuhn
Revisor No.: 21-03615
Topic: Councils
Short Description: Minnesota Council on Economic Education grants appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/15/2021903Introduction and first reading 
03/15/2021Referred to Education Finance and Policy
03/18/2021971Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy
03/22/20211122Authors added Duckworth; Wiger
03/24/20211157Author added Cwodzinski
See First Special Session 2021, HF6, Art. 1, Sec. 7


SF 2096 Howe
Revisor No.: 21-03709
Topic: Liquor
Short Description: For-sale items at exclusive liquor stores modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/15/2021913Introduction and first reading 
03/15/2021Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy


SF 2131 Howe; Senjem
HF 1908 Lillie
Revisor No.: 21-02743
Topic: Bicycles and Bikeways
Short Description: Bicycle traffic regulations, powers, and duties modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/2021955Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2021Referred to Transportation Finance and Policy
02/14/20224999Author added Senjem
See First Special Session 2021, HF10, Art. 4, Sec. 8, 45-46, 52, 57, 148


SF 2200 Howe
HF 2295 Bernardy
Revisor No.: 21-03654
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department
Short Description: Work zone safety pilot program and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/22/20211110Introduction and first reading 
03/22/2021Referred to Transportation Finance and Policy


SF 2209 Howe
HF 2181 Anderson
Revisor No.: 21-03633
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Real property tax classification modification relating to solar energy generating systems
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/22/20211112Introduction and first reading 
03/22/2021Referred to Taxes


SF 2252 Howe
HF 1107 Murphy
Revisor No.: 21-02126
Topic: Government-Employees
Short Description: Public employees retirement association statewide volunteer firefighter plan state aid authorized allocation revision
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/22/20211118Introduction and first reading 
03/22/2021Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections
See SF1712, Art. 4, Sec. 1-2


SF 2288 Howe
HF 2202 McDonald
Revisor No.: 21-02312
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: Governor's peacetime emergency declaration legislative approval requirement for extension beyond 30 days
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/24/20211155Introduction and first reading 
03/24/2021Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections


SF 2445 Howe
HF 2522 Demuth
Revisor No.: 21-04033
Topic: Popular Names
Short Description: Defense of Dwelling, Business, and Person Act of 2021
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/20/20213018Introduction and first reading 
04/20/2021Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy


SF 2559 Howe; Westrom
HF 2640 Haley
Revisor No.: 21-04236
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: COVID-19 public health disaster response establishment; peacetime emergency declared in Executive Order No. 20-01 termination
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/16/20214259Introduction and first reading 
05/16/2021Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections
05/17/20214306Author added Westrom
See First Special Session 2021, HF9


SF 2592 Howe; Duckworth; Westrom
HF 2999 O'Driscoll
Revisor No.: 22-05328
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Unlimited Social Security subtraction
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/31/20224823Introduction and first reading 
01/31/2022Referred to Taxes
02/03/20224897Author added Duckworth
02/28/20225164Author added Westrom


SF 2593 Howe
HF 2963 Demuth
Revisor No.: 22-05308
Topic: Waste and Waste Management
Short Description: St. Joseph sewer main improvements bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/31/20224823Introduction and first reading 
01/31/2022Referred to Capital Investment


SF 2615 Howe; Senjem; Putnam
HF 2807 Theis
Revisor No.: 22-05306
Topic: Government-Local
Short Description: Waite Park Quarry Redevelopment Project Phase 2 bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/31/20224827Introduction and first reading 
01/31/2022Referred to Capital Investment
03/23/20225575Author added Putnam


SF 2633 Howe
HF 2656 Wolgamott
Revisor No.: 22-05428
Topic: Workers Compensation
Short Description: Presumption for a workers compensation claim, based on COVID-19, extension
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/31/20224830Introduction and first reading 
01/31/2022Referred to Labor and Industry Policy


SF 2634 Howe; Cwodzinski; Gazelka; Miller; Duckworth
HF 2746 Youakim
Revisor No.: 22-05427
Topic: Fire and Firefighters
Short Description: Hometown Heroes Act eligibility for participation clarification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/31/20224830Introduction and first reading 
01/31/2022Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy
02/03/20224898Author added Cwodzinski
02/07/20224929Author added Gazelka
02/14/20224999Author added Miller
02/24/20225130Author added Duckworth
See HF2746


SF 2635 Howe; Duckworth; Anderson; Eichorn; Dornink
HF 3379 Frederick
Revisor No.: 22-04766
Topic: Military and Military Affairs Department
Short Description: Reenlistment and commissioning bonus program provision change
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/31/20224830Introduction and first reading 
01/31/2022Referred to Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy
02/03/20224898Author added Duckworth
02/21/20225089Authors added Anderson; Eichorn; Dornink
03/07/20225220Comm report: To pass 
03/07/20225223Second reading 
03/24/20225582Rule 45; subst. General Orders HF3379


SF 2639 Howe; Osmek; Duckworth; Nelson
HF 3096 Ecklund
Revisor No.: 22-05045
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Full subtraction of taxable Social Security benefits for veterans and surviving spouses addition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/31/20224831Introduction and first reading 
01/31/2022Referred to Taxes
02/03/20224898Author added Duckworth
02/17/20225059Author added Nelson


SF 2670 Howe; Westrom; Duckworth; Dornink; Lang
HF 2821 Backer
Revisor No.: 22-05120
Topic: Public Safety and Public Safety Department
Short Description: Statewide public safety radio communication system equipment grants appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/31/20224836Introduction and first reading 
01/31/2022Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy
02/03/20224899Author added Duckworth
03/02/20225189Author added Dornink
04/06/20226637Author added Lang


SF 2814 Howe; Draheim
HF 2806 O'Driscoll
Revisor No.: 22-05355
Topic: Liquor
Short Description: Persons 17 years of age authorization to serve alcoholic beverages establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/03/20224882Introduction and first reading 
02/03/2022Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy


SF 2875 Howe; Duckworth; Newton
HF 2966 Koznick
Revisor No.: 22-04885
Topic: Public Safety and Public Safety Department
Short Description: Eligibility for a veteran designation on drivers' licenses or Minnesota identification cards modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/03/20224893Introduction and first reading 
02/03/2022Referred to Transportation Finance and Policy
02/14/20224984Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy
03/14/20225299aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
03/17/20225388Author added Newton


SF 2930 Howe
HF 3187 Demuth
Revisor No.: 22-05728
Topic: Water, Water Resources, and Waterways
Short Description: Paynesville, Foley, Alexandria and Blaine drinking water threats by leaded gasoline contamination assessment appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/07/20224921Introduction and first reading 
02/07/2022Referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance
See HF3765


SF 2931 Howe
HF 3693 Demuth
Revisor No.: 22-05671
Topic: Hospitals and Health Care Facilities
Short Description: Hospital construction moratorium repeal
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/07/20224921Introduction and first reading 
02/07/2022Referred to Health and Human Services Finance and Policy


SF 3012 Howe; Duckworth
HF 3705 O'Driscoll
Revisor No.: 22-05739
Topic: Elections
Short Description: State primary elections modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/10/20224961Introduction and first reading 
02/10/2022Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections
02/17/20225059Author added Duckworth


SF 3013 Howe
HF 899 Nelson, M.
Revisor No.: 21-02410
Topic: Retirement
Short Description: Liability calculation amendment for privatizing medical facilities
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/10/20224962Introduction and first reading 
02/10/2022Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections


SF 3016 Howe
HF 3175 Boldon
Revisor No.: 22-05330
Topic: Government-Local
Short Description: Township planning and zoning authorization clarification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/10/20224962Introduction and first reading 
02/10/2022Referred to Local Government Policy
02/17/20225018Comm report: To pass 
02/17/20225038Second reading 
03/09/20225249Rule 45; subst. General Orders HF3175


SF 3017 Howe
HF 3747 Lippert
Revisor No.: 22-05976
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department
Short Description: Small cities assistance program appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/10/20224962Introduction and first reading 
02/10/2022Referred to Transportation Finance and Policy


SF 3018 Howe
HF 3309 Demuth
Revisor No.: 22-05900
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Certain diagnostic testing kits and equipment exemption provision
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/10/20224962Introduction and first reading 
02/10/2022Referred to Taxes


SF 3086 Howe; Jasinski; Dornink; Draheim; Duckworth
HF 3646 Swedzinski
Revisor No.: 22-06098
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Allocation modification of sales tax revenue related to motor vehicle repair and replacement parts
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/14/20224986Introduction and first reading 
02/14/2022Referred to Transportation Finance and Policy
02/24/20225111Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Taxes
03/02/20225171Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance
03/24/20225621aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/24/20225626Second reading 
04/28/20227712Special Order 
04/28/20227713Third reading Passed 


SF 3142 Howe; Abeler; Duckworth
HF 3022 Heinrich
Revisor No.: 22-05769
Topic: Public Safety and Public Safety Department
Short Description: Non-in-person permit to carry renewals authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/14/20224995Introduction and first reading 
02/14/2022Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy
02/17/20225060Author added Duckworth


SF 3152 Howe
HF 3023 Heinrich
Revisor No.: 22-05770
Topic: Firearms and Weapons
Short Description: Minnesota Personal Protection Act amendment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/14/20224997Introduction and first reading 
02/14/2022Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy


SF 3157 Howe; Senjem
HF 3781 Demuth
Revisor No.: 22-05802
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: Renewable energy requirements modification for state-funded construction projects
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/17/20225038Introduction and first reading 
02/17/2022Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections


SF 3193 Howe; Bigham; Putnam; Ingebrigtsen; Dziedzic
HF 3529 Wolgamott
Revisor No.: 22-05580
Topic: Data Practices and Privacy
Short Description: Exchange of mental health data among law enforcement mental health units, social services, and health care providers to coordinate necessary services authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/17/20225045Introduction and first reading 
02/17/2022Referred to Civil Law and Data Practices Policy
03/16/20225370Chief author stricken, shown as co-author Bigham
03/16/2022Chief author added Howe
04/04/20226419aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Health and Human Services Finance and Policy
See HF4065


SF 3201 Howe; Klein
HF 3161 Wolgamott
Revisor No.: 22-05804
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Commissioner of health direction to modify a requirement to obtain a Department of Health recommendation for the J-1 visa waiver program
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/17/20225047Introduction and first reading 
02/17/2022Referred to Health and Human Services Finance and Policy
03/28/20225660Author added Klein
03/29/20225896aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/29/20225903Second reading 


SF 3235 Howe; Eichorn; Koran; Utke; Draheim
Revisor No.: 22-05919
Topic: Health and Health Department
Short Description: Prescribing and dispensing of drugs for off-label use for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/17/20225052Introduction and first reading 
02/17/2022Referred to Health and Human Services Finance and Policy


SF 3241 Howe; Gazelka; Newman; Dornink; Ingebrigtsen
HF 3778 Demuth
Revisor No.: 22-05801
Topic: Law Enforcement
Short Description: Law enforcement officer salaries pattern bargaining preclusion
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/17/20225053Introduction and first reading 
02/17/2022Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections
02/24/20225109Comm report: To pass 
02/24/20225111Second reading 


SF 3247 Howe
HF 3706 O'Driscoll
Revisor No.: 22-06358
Topic: Highways, Roads, and Bridges
Short Description: Stearns County Town Line Road improvements appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/17/20225054Introduction and first reading 
02/17/2022Referred to Transportation Finance and Policy


SF 3269 Howe
HF 3707 O'Driscoll
Revisor No.: 22-06408
Topic: Government-Local
Short Description: Sartell Central Minnesota Healthcare Hub bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/21/20225069Introduction and first reading 
02/21/2022Referred to Capital Investment


SF 3371 Howe; Frentz
HF 3070 Swedzinski
Revisor No.: 22-05743
Topic: Liquor
Short Description: Municipalities permission to issue one seven-day temporary license for a county fair
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/21/20225086Introduction and first reading 
02/21/2022Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy
02/28/20225165Author added Frentz
See SF3008


SF 3410 Howe; Koran; Dornink
HF 3769 Demuth
Revisor No.: 22-06026
Topic: Natural Resources and Natural Resources Department
Short Description: Public access automated external defibrillators appropriation to be placed in state parks, public boat accesses, waysides and school districts
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/24/20225118Introduction and first reading 
02/24/2022Referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance
03/02/20225191Author added Dornink


SF 3495 Howe
HF 3150 Swedzinski
Revisor No.: 22-05686
Topic: Motor Vehicles
Short Description: Motor vehicle repair and replacement parts deposit of sales tax revenue modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/20225144Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2022Referred to Transportation Finance and Policy


SF 3538 Howe; Duckworth; Gazelka; Rosen; Ingebrigtsen
HF 3902 Demuth
Revisor No.: 22-06599
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Subtraction provision for certain public pension income
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/20225151Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2022Referred to Taxes
03/02/20225191Author added Duckworth
03/16/20225370Author added Gazelka
03/23/20225576Authors added Rosen; Ingebrigstsen


SF 3901 Howe; Mathews; Utke; Kiffmeyer
HF 4466 Franson
Revisor No.: 22-06791
Topic: Motor Vehicles
Short Description: Cost recovery for motor vehicle incentive programs prohibition; motor vehicle incentive programs are not efficient fuel-switching improvement for consumer-owned utilities establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/10/20225282Introduction and first reading 
03/10/2022Referred to Energy and Utilities Finance and Policy
03/14/20225321Authors added Mathews; Utke; Kiffmeyer


SF 3943 Howe; Ingebrigtsen; Jasinski
HF 4026 Long
Revisor No.: 22-06836
Topic: Disabilities and Access
Short Description: Duty disability timeline determinations modifications; treatment as part of workers' compensation benefits requirement; preservice and in-service wellness training for police officers and firefighters requirement; appropriating money
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/14/20225306Introduction and first reading 
03/14/2022Referred to Labor and Industry Policy
03/16/20225371Author stricken Clausen
03/16/2022Author stricken Bigham


SF 4021 Howe; Duckworth
HF 4249 Demuth
Revisor No.: 22-07056
Topic: Disabilities and Access
Short Description: Disabled veterans' homestead market value exclusion spousal benefit modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/16/20225358Introduction and first reading 
03/16/2022Referred to Taxes
03/17/20225390Author added Duckworth


SF 4069 Howe; Rosen; Senjem; Jasinski; Rarick
HF 4342 Nelson, M.
Revisor No.: 22-06991
Topic: Retirement
Short Description: State Patrol retirement plan contribution rates modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/16/20225367Introduction and first reading 
03/16/2022Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections


SF 4070 Howe; Rosen; Senjem; Jasinski; Rarick
HF 4343 Nelson, M.
Revisor No.: 22-06992
Topic: Retirement
Short Description: Accrual cap elimination in State Patrol retirement plan
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/16/20225367Introduction and first reading 
03/16/2022Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections


SF 4088 Howe
HF 3686 Becker-Finn
Revisor No.: 22-06047
Topic: Fire and Firefighters
Short Description: Use of certain firefighting foam prohibition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/17/20225381Introduction and first reading 
03/17/2022Referred to Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance


SF 4133 Howe
HF 4662 Heinrich
Revisor No.: 22-07182
Topic: Public Safety and Public Safety Department
Short Description: License plates requirement to be issued for the lifetime of the plateholder
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/20225470Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2022Referred to Transportation Finance and Policy


SF 4160 Howe; Putnam; Eken
HF 4134 Kresha
Revisor No.: 22-06877
Topic: Employment and Economic Development Department
Short Description: Minnesota Association of Workforce Boards appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/20225475Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2022Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy
03/24/20225618Author added Putnam
03/28/20225661Author added Eken


SF 4176 Howe
HF 4594 Demuth
Revisor No.: 22-07246
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Exemption provision for construction materials used in the St. Joseph's Jacob Wetterling Community Center
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/20225478Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2022Referred to Taxes


SF 4201 Howe
HF 4511 O'Driscoll
Revisor No.: 22-06997
Topic: Employment and Economic Development Department
Short Description: Sauk Rapids regional sports complex bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/23/20225565Introduction and first reading 
03/23/2022Referred to Capital Investment


SF 4221 Howe
HF 4592 Demuth
Revisor No.: 22-07294
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department
Short Description: Rockville local road improvements appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/23/20225568Introduction and first reading 
03/23/2022Referred to Transportation Finance and Policy


SF 4235 Howe
HF 4556 Mekeland
Revisor No.: 22-07254
Topic: Labor, Employment, and Labor and Industry Department
Short Description: Building permit fees modification for certain types of work
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/23/20225570Introduction and first reading 
03/23/2022Referred to Labor and Industry Policy


SF 4246 Howe
HF 4595 Demuth
Revisor No.: 22-07293
Topic: Transportation and Transportation Department
Short Description: Rockville Trunk Highway 23 intersection improvements appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/23/20225572Introduction and first reading 
03/23/2022Referred to Transportation Finance and Policy


SF 4538 Howe
HF 4830 Demuth
Revisor No.: 22-07606
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Rockville authorization to impose a local sales tax
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/26/20227515Introduction and first reading 
04/26/2022Referred to Taxes


SF 4539 Howe
HF 4832 Theis
Revisor No.: 22-07605
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Waite Park local sales tax authorization modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/26/20227515Introduction and first reading 
04/26/2022Referred to Taxes


SF 4600 Howe
Revisor No.: 22-07697
Topic: Water, Water Resources, and Waterways
Short Description: Collaborative delivery methods for municipal wastewater construction projects study appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/18/20228489Introduction and first reading 
05/18/2022Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections


SF 4604 Howe
Revisor No.: 22-07712
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: Requirements on private business for time to answer calls preclusion
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/20/20228593Introduction and first reading 
05/20/2022Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections


SF 4605 Howe
Revisor No.: 22-07710
Topic: Government-State
Short Description: Answer time for calls to state centers establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/20/20228593Introduction and first reading 
05/20/2022Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections


SR 49 Howe; Gazelka; Limmer; Jasinski
Revisor No.: 
Topic: 
Short Description: A Senate resolution expressing the Minnesota Senate's condemnation of the removal of the Minnesota National Guard from the St. Paul Labor Center
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/19/20212954Introduction 
04/19/20212954Referred to Rules and Administration
04/19/20212955aComm report: To pass as amended 
04/19/20212955Laid on table 
04/19/20212959Taken from table 
04/19/20212960aAmended 
04/19/20212961Adopted 
04/19/20212961Author added Limmer
04/19/20212961Author added Jasinski
04/26/20213958Protest and Dissent