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2007-2008 Session Bill Summaries
Bill summaries are prepared by Legislative Analysts of the nonpartisan
House Research Department for the benefit of House members and the general public.
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Updated versions of bill summaries reflect amendments to a bill adopted in committee or on
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2007 Special Session Bill Summaries
Bill summaries from previous bienniums
H. F. No. 3 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Marquart Relating to: Property taxation; making miscellaneous permanent system changes |
H. F. No. 5 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Bly Relating to: Increasing funding for early childhood programs |
H. F. No. 8 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Wollschlager Relating to: Income tax federal conformity for tax year 2006 |
H. F. No. 14 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Heidgerken Relating to: Income tax subtraction for military pension income |
H. F. No. 15 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Hilstrom Relating to: Elmination of Legislative Commission on Metropolitan Government |
H. F. No. 20 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Thissen Relating to: Corporate income tax credit for contributions to prekindergarten scholarship |
H. F. No. 26 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Thissen Relating to: Unified administrative structure for early learning opportunities |
H. F. No. 29 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Severson Relating to: Income tax subtraction for military pension income |
H. F. No. 31 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Mullery Relating to: Federal conformity -- exclusion for public safety retiree insurance premiums |
H. F. No. 34 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Kahn Relating to: Use of state-appropriated funds for stem cell research |
H. F. No. 37 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Brod Relating to: Income tax subtraction for out-of-state training pay of National Guard |
H. F. No. 53 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Lesch Relating to: Use of geography for underwriting in auto insurance |
H. F. No. 54 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Mullery Relating to: Public safety grants and aid to cities and counties |
H. F. No. 57 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Thao Relating to: Extending expiration dates for the Board of Medical Practices' advisory councils |
H. F. No. 60 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Brod Relating to: Income tax rate reduction (bottom and middle rates) |
H. F. No. 69 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Mullery Relating to: Income tax subtraction for health insurance premiums |
H. F. No. 70 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Hosch Relating to: Appropriation; Eden Valley-Watkins School District |
H. F. No. 75 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Pelowski Relating to: Campaign finance; charitable contributions from campaign committees |
H. F. No. 82 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Erickson Relating to: Income tax subtraction for military pension income |
H. F. No. 87 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Thao Relating to: Capital Improvements Asian Pacific Cultural Center |
H. F. No. 93 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Mullery Relating to: Government data; access for parole and probation authorities |
H. F. No. 106 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Thissen Relating to: Seat belt requirements and enforcement (primary offense) |
H. F. No. 107 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Erhardt Relating to: Alternative minimum tax deduction for wagering losses |
H. F. No. 108 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Morrow Relating to: Authorizing a local sales tax in the city of North Mankato |
H. F. No. 114 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Solberg Relating to: Expanding the sales tax exemption for public safety radio systems to the system in Itasca County |
H. F. No. 117 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Thissen Relating to: Long-arm personal jurisdiction in defamation and privacy suits |
H. F. No. 119 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Jaros Relating to: Study commission on establishing a South St. Louis municipality |
H. F. No. 122 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Rukavina Relating to: Jobs, economic development, housing, and heritage finance appropriations |
H. F. No. 123 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Slawik Relating to: Education credit and deduction allowed for preK expenses and museum memberships |
H. F. No. 132 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Mahoney Relating to: Minnesota Biomedical Sciences Research Facilities Authority |
H. F. No. 134 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Jaros Relating to: Increasing rate and expanding uses of the Duluth food and beverage tax |
H. F. No. 135 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Westrom Relating to: Extending certain abatement authority to delinquent taxes |
H. F. No. 137 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Haws Relating to: Veterans; small businesses; state agency procurement contracts |
H. F. No. 142 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Wardlow Relating to: Excludes military disability payments from household income in determining property tax refunds |
H. F. No. 148 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Erhardt Relating to: Property taxation; indexing classification tier for homestead property |
H. F. No. 157 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Morgan Relating to: Property taxation; making miscellaneous permanent system changes |
H. F. No. 158 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Urdahl Relating to: Expanding the sales tax exemption for livestock production |
H. F. No. 160 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Hilty Relating to: Finance; Transfer of funds within Help America Vote Act account |
H. F. No. 163 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Huntley Relating to: Accounts for Duluth postemployment benefits or other obligations |
H. F. No. 174 all versions | Chief Author: Representative DeLaForest Relating to: Exempting local government purchases from the sales tax |
H. F. No. 186 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Erickson Relating to: Eliminating the refund provision for capital equipment purchases |
H. F. No. 193 all versions | Chief Author: Representative DeLaForest Relating to: Eliminating the refund provision for capital equipment purchases |
H. F. No. 206 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Hilstrom Relating to: Eliminating the refund provision for capital equipment purchases |
H. F. No. 208 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Rukavina Relating to: Authorizing school districts to levy for certain health care cost |
H. F. No. 210 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Thao Relating to: Dental licensure for applicants from nonaccredited programs |
H. F. No. 233 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Hilstrom Relating to: Providing an international baccalaureate pilot program in the Brooklyn Center school district |
H. F. No. 234 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Benson Relating to: District reserve fund requirements and reports; district primary elections |
H. F. No. 237 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Morgan Relating to: Pre-election contribution reports and contribution limits |
H. F. No. 242 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Eken Relating to: Aid payments to taxing jurisdictions in Mahnomen County |
H. F. No. 249 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Kranz Relating to: Lease levy authorized for administrative purposes for Spring Lake Park |
H. F. No. 263 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Paulsen Relating to: Adjusting K-12 education credit income phaseout annually for inflation |
H. F. No. 267 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Olson Relating to: Municipal boundary adjustment advisory task force extended |
H. F. No. 283 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Ruth Relating to: Sales tax exemption for certain purchases by cities, counties, and townships |
H. F. No. 286 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Abeler Relating to: Funding for programs to reduce fetal alcohol syndrome |
H. F. No. 310 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Dill Relating to: Modifying regulation of off-sales by brewpubs and small brewers |
H. F. No. 329 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Carlson Relating to: Intermediate school districts; short-term borrowing |
H. F. No. 330 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Anderson, S. Relating to: Income tax credit for telecommuting expenses (conversion and ongoing) |
H. F. No. 341 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Gottwalt Relating to: Modifies group residential housing supplemental rates |
H. F. No. 345 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Severson Relating to: Carbon monoxide detectors; all-electric homes exemption |
H. F. No. 346 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Severson Relating to: Modifying the extra city aid base paid to certain larger cities |
H. F. No. 359 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Hansen Relating to: Mayoral representation on Metropolitan Airports Commission |
H. F. No. 360 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Ruud Relating to: Safe school levy; additional levy for intermediate school district members |
H. F. No. 365 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Morgan Relating to: Alternative teacher pay calculation for intermediate school districts |
H. F. No. 389 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Hamilton Relating to: Fund transfer; Jackson County Central School District |
H. F. No. 390 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Rukavina Relating to: Property tax exemption for homestead of disabled veteran |
H. F. No. 401 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Thissen Relating to: Nursing home moratorium projects and property reimbursement |
H. F. No. 406 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Welti Relating to: Tax increment financing; economic development districts for commercial development in small cities |
H. F. No. 409 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Morrow Relating to: Telecommunications aid; school districts and regional libraries |
H. F. No. 412 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Peterson, S. Relating to: Grant program to promote professional teaching standards |
H. F. No. 417 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Bigham Relating to: Elementary and middle school international baccalaureate pilot program |
H. F. No. 433 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Cornish Relating to: Income tax subtraction for converting a vehicle to use alternative fuels |
H. F. No. 435 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Cornish Relating to: Income tax credit for converting a vehicle to use alternative fuels |
H. F. No. 439 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Greiling Relating to: Disclosure of real estate surveys by sellers of lake property |
H. F. No. 440 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Madore Relating to: Increases funding for adults with disabilities program |
H. F. No. 449 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Murphy, M. Relating to: Property tax refund for residents of tax-exempt nursing homes |
H. F. No. 450 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Peterson, A. Relating to: Nursing facility planned closure rate adjustment |
H. F. No. 462 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Murphy, E. Relating to: Appropriation for support of families with children who are deaf or have hearing loss |
H. F. No. 465 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Kranz Relating to: Nonprofit firefighting corporations; joint powers act |
H. F. No. 466 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Dittrich Relating to: Decreasing market value school district levies by increasing the equalizing factor |
H. F. No. 477 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Tillberry Relating to: Income tax credit for parent volunteers at schools and child care centers |
H. F. No. 481 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Hosch Relating to: Granting science, math, and arts course credits in career and technical education programs |
H. F. No. 486 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Finstad Relating to: Increasing homestead benefits for certain properties |
H. F. No. 489 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Hilstrom Relating to: Additional staff development funds for schools not making adequate yearly progress |
H. F. No. 493 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Mariani Relating to: Statewide science, technology, engineering, and math initiative |
H. F. No. 501 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Thissen Relating to: Expiration date for radiation therapy facility construction |
H. F. No. 503 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Hilstrom Relating to: Internet sexual solicitation/communication with children |
H. F. No. 505 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Hilstrom Relating to: Restraining orders/Internet and other computer systems |
H. F. No. 524 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Peterson, N. Relating to: Campaign finance reporting; "electioneering communication" |
H. F. No. 529 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Thao Relating to: Insurance and Medical Assistance coverage of elemental formula |
H. F. No. 535 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Hamilton Relating to: Agricultural-based bioscience training and testing |
H. F. No. 536 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Loeffler Relating to: Providing a valuation reduction for certain energy-efficient commercial property |
H. F. No. 541 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Hilstrom Relating to: Outlawing posing as another person to harass or defame |
H. F. No. 548 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Simon Relating to: State professional/technical service contracts; recall list |
H. F. No. 555 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Bly Relating to: Increasing funding for community education youth service program |
H. F. No. 557 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Morgan Relating to: Mayoral representation on the Metropolitan Airports Commission |
H. F. No. 569 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Mullery Relating to: Hennepin and Ramsey counties mortgage registry and deed tax |
H. F. No. 590 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Loeffler Relating to: Special property tax refund information on property tax statement |
H. F. No. 597 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Brown Relating to: Voluntary, full-day kindergarten phased in over four years |
H. F. No. 605 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Walker Relating to: MFIP, food support, and child care assistance programs |
H. F. No. 613 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Murphy, M. Relating to: Modifying appropriations for Adult Basic Education |
H. F. No. 615 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Walker Relating to: Comprehensive family life and sexuality education programs |
H. F. No. 622 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Zellers Relating to: Individual income tax subtraction for certain retirement income |
H. F. No. 623 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Solberg Relating to: Summer elementary school language immersion program |
H. F. No. 636 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Dittrich Relating to: Pediatric dentistry and state program participation requirement |
H. F. No. 637 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Dittrich Relating to: Full-day kindergarten funded on a sliding scale basis |
H. F. No. 647 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Dittrich Relating to: Property taxation; increasing the market value homestead credit |
H. F. No. 661 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Tingelstad Relating to: Speed limit on city streets in rural residential districts |
H. F. No. 668 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Garofalo Relating to: State aid percentage for school district state aid payments |
H. F. No. 673 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Hornstein Relating to: Legislative authorization of certain MAC agreements required |
H. F. No. 678 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Murphy, E. Relating to: Appropriation for heart disease and stroke prevention |
H. F. No. 703 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Peterson, A. Relating to: Authorizing a levey for certain retirement and severance cost for school districts that participated in the Cooperative Secondary Facilities Program |
H. F. No. 704 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Kohls Relating to: Income tax credit for K-12 and higher education tuition |
H. F. No. 705 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Loeffler Relating to: MR/RC Waiver, Family Support Grants, and SILS Appropriations |
H. F. No. 708 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Thissen Relating to: Modifying Medicare Part D, ombudsman for managed care, and MnDHO provisions |
H. F. No. 716 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Erhardt Relating to: Reducing the percent of June tax revenues remitted on an accelerated basis |
H. F. No. 718 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Erhardt Relating to: Income tax federal conformity, including section 179 expensing and retiree prescription drug benefits |
H. F. No. 719 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Dill Relating to: Clair A. Nelson Memorial Forest; tax-forfeited proceeds |
H. F. No. 725 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Madore Relating to: Providing Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities |
H. F. No. 732 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Haws Relating to: Income tax subtractions for military pay and military pensions |
H. F. No. 736 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Huntley Relating to: Changing the name of an award and incentive program |
H. F. No. 738 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Greiling Relating to: Early intervention services for chemically dependent pregnant women |
H. F. No. 744 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Mullery Relating to: Granting employment leave to allow certain individuals to attend school conferences |
H. F. No. 746 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Thissen Relating to: Family stabilization services program and work participation bonus |
H. F. No. 751 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Hornstein Relating to: Authorizes the commissioner of education to waive the GED test fee |
H. F. No. 752 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Hornstein Relating to: Pilot project to provide career and college counseling to high school students |
H. F. No. 759 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Slawik Relating to: Increasing the state appropriation for the Minnesota Children's Museum |
H. F. No. 762 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Mullery Relating to: Regional library funding; calculating maintenance of effort |
H. F. No. 763 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Lieder Relating to: Highway contract bidding and notificaiton procedures |
H. F. No. 785 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Norton Relating to: Modifies the Parental Contribution for Persons with Developmental Disabilities |
H. F. No. 796 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Murphy, E. Relating to: Grant program to promote children's school readiness |
H. F. No. 797 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Rukavina Relating to: Omnibus higher education and workforce funding and policy |
H. F. No. 803 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Benson Relating to: Pilot program to provide a SMART board in school districts |
H. F. No. 804 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Atkins Relating to: Improving K-12 academic achievement through international baccalaureate and pre-advanced placement programs |
H. F. No. 810 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Swails Relating to: Licensure and continuing education requirements for teachers and school administrators of gifted and talented students and programs |
H. F. No. 811 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Wardlow Relating to: Professional development activities in math and science |
H. F. No. 831 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Sailer Relating to: Health and safety revenue; Clearbrook-Gonvick school district |
H. F. No. 836 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Kalin Relating to: Education finance; increasing debt service equalization aid |
H. F. No. 837 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Lanning Relating to: Education finance; increasing debt service equalization aid |
H. F. No. 839 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Welti Relating to: Education finance; increasing debt service equalization aid |
H. F. No. 852 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Johnson Relating to: Authorizing sales of wine and liquor near State Fairgrounds |
H. F. No. 856 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Atkins Relating to: Limiting homeowner property taxes to a percentage of income |
H. F. No. 862 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Liebling Relating to: Department of Revenue toll-free taxpayer assistance line |
H. F. No. 864 all versions | Chief Author: Representative McNamara Relating to: Veterans supportive housing at Hastings Veterans Home |
H. F. No. 868 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Buesgens Relating to: Local government trust funds for postemployment benefits |
H. F. No. 871 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Rukavina Relating to: Income tax subtraction for national service educational awards |
H. F. No. 884 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Otremba Relating to: Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council |
H. F. No. 892 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Hilstrom Relating to: Professional development for teachers; Humanities Commission grant |
H. F. No. 897 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Simpson Relating to: Income tax federal conformity to section 179 expensing |
H. F. No. 903 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Severson Relating to: Veterans; Federal GI bill for National Guard and Reserves |
H. F. No. 906 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Thissen Relating to: Appropriating money for birth defects information system |
H. F. No. 911 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Thissen Relating to: Establishes a self-directed personal supports option; modifies the MSA standard; and modifies licensure of certain nonresidential programs |
H. F. No. 919 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Welti Relating to: TIF -- Elgin, Eyota, Byron, and Oronoc; small city status |
H. F. No. 927 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Hortman Relating to: Lowering market value school district levies by increasing the equalizing factor |
H. F. No. 928 all versions | Chief Author: Representative Dill Relating to: Provides that sales of targets to shooting ranges are a sale for resale |
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