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Chapters 2003 - 2004 Regular Session
Explanation of Chapter Listing
Bills passed by both houses are sent to the Revisor of Statutes office for engrossing and enrolling or simply engrossing. The Revisor's office enrolls each bill and gives it a chapter number in sequential order. The bill is then presented by the Revisor's
office to the Governor. Once the governor has acted on a bill either favorably or unfavorably, or decides to neither sign nor veto a bill but to allow the bill to become law without his signature, the bill is transferred to the Secretary of State's office where it is officially
filed as law.
Bills are presented in sequential order by Chapter number.
File with * indicates bill sent to the Governor.
Presented to Governor entry is the official presentment date by the Revisor of Statutes.
Vetoes and Line items vetoes are noted.
Secretary of State entry is the date a bill transmitted from the Governor's office to the Secretary of State for filing.
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Order Chapters in descending order.
Chapter: 1 Bill: *SF94/HF111Description: Previous land conveyance description corrected.
Presented to Governor: February 24, 2003
Governor approval: February 27, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: February 27, 2003
Effective date: February 28, 2003
Chapter: 2 Bill: *HF273/SF195Description: Revisor's bill correcting erroneous, ambiguous, and omitted text and obsolete references.
Presented to Governor: March 17, 2003
Governor approval: March 20, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: March 20, 2003
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 3 Bill: *SF61/HF64Description: Administrative rules proposal statement of need and reasonableness contents specified.
Presented to Governor: March 20, 2003
Governor approval: March 24, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: March 24, 2003
Effective date: July 1, 2003
Chapter: 4 Bill: *HF95/SF291Description: Archaic prohibition on misrepresenting the size of certain items relating to wagons repealed.
Presented to Governor: March 27, 2003
Governor approval: March 31, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: March 31, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 5 Bill: *HF112/SF92Description: Title, lien, and mortgage technical, clarifying, and conforming changes provided.
Presented to Governor: March 27, 2003
Governor approval: March 31, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: March 31, 2003
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 6 Bill: *SF726/HF744Description: State Building Code municipal reporting requirements modified.
Presented to Governor: April 2, 2003
Governor approval: April 3, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: April 3, 2003
Effective date: April 4, 2003
Chapter: 7 Bill: *SF356/HF457Description: Family law de facto custodian provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: April 2, 2003
Governor approval: April 4, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: April 4, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 8 Bill: *SF512/HF415Description: Rockford removed from the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Council.
Presented to Governor: April 2, 2003
Governor approval: April 2, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: April 3, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 9 Bill: *HF1158/SF993Description: County nursing home payment adjustment increased, intergovernmental transfer payment increased, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: April 3, 2003
Governor approval: April 7, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: April 7, 2003
Effective date: Sections 1 & 2, retroactive to 1/1/03: Sec. 3, 4/08/03
Chapter: 10 Bill: *HF267/SF176Description: Fire insurance standard policy provisions modified relating to terrorism.
Presented to Governor: April 3, 2003
Governor approval: April 7, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: April 7, 2003
Effective date: April 8, applies to policies issued/renewed on or after date
Chapter: 11 Bill: *SF293/HF330Description: State employee labor agreements and compensation plans ratified with certain exceptions.
Presented to Governor: April 7, 2003
Governor approval: April 9, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: April 9, 2003
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 12 Bill: *SF112/HF166Description: Uniform Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Act adopted.
Presented to Governor: April 10, 2003
Governor approval: April 11, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: April 14, 2003
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 13 Bill: *SF1001/HF1054Description: Solid waste plan requirements modified.
Presented to Governor: April 14, 2003
Governor approval: April 17, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: April 17, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 14 Bill: *SF187/HF94Description: Woman's Right to Know Act adopted requiring informed consent of a female upon whom an abortion is performed, civil remedies provided, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: April 14, 2003
Governor approval: April 14, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: April 14, 2003
Effective date: July 1, 2003
Chapter: 15 Bill: *SF790/HF774Description: Human Services Department Background Studies Act adopted.
Presented to Governor: April 16, 2003
Governor approval: April 17, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: April 17, 2003
Effective date: April 18, 2003
Chapter: 16 Bill: *HF647/SF533Description: Nicollet County nursing home construction moratorium exception provided, special provisions for moratorium exceptions modified, and appropriation carryforward authorized.
Presented to Governor: April 16, 2003
Governor approval: April 17, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: April 17, 2003
Effective date: July 1, 2003
Chapter: 17 Bill: *SF768/HF827Description: Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board enabling law revised to remove obsolete language.
Presented to Governor: April 16, 2003
Governor approval: April 17, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: April 17, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 18 Bill: *SF1095/HF912Description: State soldiers' assistance fund clarified limiting benefits to state residents.
Presented to Governor: April 16, 2003
Governor approval: April 17, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: April 17, 2003
Effective date: April 18, 2003
Chapter: 19 Bill: *HF51/SF537Description: Long-term care insurance included in the definition of health insurance.
Presented to Governor: April 22, 2003
Governor approval: April 23, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: April 23, 2003
Effective date: April 24, 2003
Chapter: 20 Bill: *HF266/SF224Description: Purchasing alliance stop-loss fund modified relating to health plan companies.
Presented to Governor: April 22, 2003
Governor approval: April 23, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: April 23, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 21 Bill: *HF536/SF382Description: Joint underwriting association coverage and market assistance responsibilities modified.
Presented to Governor: April 25, 2003
Governor approval: April 28, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: April 28, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 22 Bill: *SF578/HF678Description: Civil commitments and emergency holds examiner and health officer qualifications clarified.
Presented to Governor: April 25, 2003
Governor approval: April 28, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: April 28, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 23 Bill: *HF268/SF225Description: State Fair Police Department authorized to employ additional part-time peace officers.
Presented to Governor: April 25, 2003
Governor approval: April 28, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: April 28, 2003
Effective date: April 29, 2003
Chapter: 24 Bill: *HF850/SF841Description: Sibley County land conveyance provided from the Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area.
Presented to Governor: April 29, 2003
Governor approval: May 2, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 2, 2003
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 25 Bill: *HF1112/SF1185Description: Veterans Affairs Department authorized to access certain state databases to determine eligibility for the state soldiers' assistance program.
Presented to Governor: April 29, 2003
Governor approval: May 2, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 2, 2003
Effective date: October 1, 2004
Chapter: 26 Bill: *SF1064/HF1189Description: Minors working as assistant soccer referees exempted from child labor minimum age restrictions.
Presented to Governor: April 29, 2003
Governor approval: May 2, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 2, 2003
Effective date: May 3, 2003
Chapter: 27 Bill: *SF907/HF920Description: Corrections Department forensic pathologists authorized to issue death certificates.
Presented to Governor: April 29, 2003
Governor approval: May 2, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 2, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 28 Bill: *SF842/HF823Description: Minnesota Citizens' Personal Protection Act of 2003 adopted modifying concealed handgun carrying permit requirements, imposing criminal penalties, and appropriating money; and Natural Resources Department provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: April 28, 2003
Governor approval: April 28, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: April 28, 2003
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 29 Bill: *SF942/HF909Description: Chain of custody documentation admission in evidence authorized.
Presented to Governor: May 8, 2003
Governor approval: May 12, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 12, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 30 Bill: *HF456/SF511Description: Hennepin County; Victory Memorial Drive designated as a historic district.
Presented to Governor: May 8, 2003
Governor approval: May 12, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 12, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 20023
Chapter: 31 Bill: *HF446/SF745Description: Minors exempted from minimum age restrictions for work as youth athletic program referees.
Presented to Governor: May 8, 2003
Governor approval: May 8, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 8, 2003
Effective date: May 9, 2003
Chapter: 32 Bill: *SF1071/HF1384Description: Cremation licensure regulation applied to alkaline hydrolysis process.
Presented to Governor: May 8, 2003
Governor approval: May 12, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 12, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 33 Bill: *HF258/SF680Description: Arsenic; fertilizers containing arsenic prohibited.
Presented to Governor: May 8, 2003
Governor approval: May 12, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 12, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 34 Bill: *HF1080/SF971Description: National Guard tuition reimbursement program extended.
Presented to Governor: May 8, 2003
Governor approval: May 12, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 12, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 35 Bill: *HF700/SF722Description: Civil action immunity provided for good faith reports to or requests for assistance from law enforcement.
Presented to Governor: May 8, 2003
Governor approval: May 12, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 12, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 36 Bill: *SF515/HF1226Description: Financial crimes task force structure and related policies modified, and sunset provision repealed.
Presented to Governor: May 8, 2003
Governor approval: May 12, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 12, 2003
Effective date: July 1, 2003
Chapter: 37 Bill: *SF433/HF410Description: Alzheimer's disease specialized training required in certain facilities and services, and consumer disclosure provided.
Presented to Governor: May 8, 2003
Governor approval: May 12, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 12, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 38 Bill: *SF1098/HF817Description: Commissioner of health responsibilities eliminated relating to occupational safety and health, and certain penalty limits increased.
Presented to Governor: May 9, 2003
Governor approval: May 13, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 13, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 39 Bill: *SF941/HF1066Description: State hazardous materials team provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 9, 2003
Governor approval: May 13, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 13, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 40 Bill: *SF350/HF203Description: Property insurance; FAIR plan regulation provided and certain health coverage termination notices regulated.
Presented to Governor: May 9, 2003
Governor approval: May 13, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 13, 2003
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 41 Bill: *HF433/SF486Description: State and other governmental agency response deadline provisions modified relating to zoning.
Presented to Governor: May 9, 2003
Governor approval: May 13, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 13, 2003
Effective date: June 1, 2003, for requests submitted on or after that date
Chapter: 42 Bill: *HF770/SF863Description: Aitkin County Long Lake Conservation Center fund made a separate county enterprise fund.
Presented to Governor: May 9, 2003
Governor approval: May 13, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 13, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 43 Bill: *HF317/SF172Description: County facilities use for commercial wireless service providers authorized, lease of sites for public safety communications equipment permitted, and Rock County recorder appointment permitted.
Presented to Governor: May 12, 2003
Governor approval: May 14, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 14, 2003
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 44 Bill: *HF335/SF781Description: Irrigation system moisture or rainfall sensing equipment required.
Presented to Governor: May 12, 2003
Governor approval: May 14, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 14, 2003
Effective date: July 1, 2003
Chapter: 45 Bill: *HF1268/SF791Description: Vehicle light display when visibility is impaired provisions clarified.
Presented to Governor: May 12, 2003
Governor approval: May 14, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 14, 2003
Effective date: May 15, 2003
Chapter: 46 Bill: *HF710/SF1097Description: Mandatory retirement obsolete language deleted.
Presented to Governor: May 12, 2003
Governor approval: May 15, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 15, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 47 Bill: *HF1026/SF962Description: Medical assistance capitated payment option authorized for waivered services, day training and habilitation services, and intermediate care facility services for persons with mental retardation or a related condition.
Presented to Governor: May 12, 2003
Governor approval: May 15, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 15, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 48 Bill: *HF1234/SF1252Description: Cemetery interment error corrections required.
Presented to Governor: May 12, 2003
Governor approval: May 15, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 15, 2003
Effective date: May 16, 2003
Chapter: 49 Bill: *HF314/SF210Description: Blue lights display on front of emergency vehicles authorized.
Presented to Governor: May 12, 2003
Governor approval: May 14, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 14, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 50 Bill: *SF891/HF1143Description: Housing and economic development authorities authorized to create legal partnerships and corporations to engage in housing activities.
Presented to Governor: May 13, 2003
Governor approval: May 16, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 16, 2003
Effective date: May 17, 2003
Chapter: 51 Bill: *SF1069/HF1039Description: Financial institution exam, applications, loans, and organizational provisions regulated, standard nonforfeiture law for individual deferred annuities revised, deposit and investment of local funds regulated, and obsolete rules repealed.
Presented to Governor: May 13, 2003
Governor approval: May 16, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 16, 2003
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 52 Bill: *SF645/HF438Description: Eviction actions assigned to city attorneys, and interest rates provided on security deposits.
Presented to Governor: May 13, 2003
Governor approval: May 16, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 16, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 53 Bill: *SF479/HF585Description: Certified public accountants authorized to perform annual audits for county nursing homes.
Presented to Governor: May 13, 2003
Governor approval: May 16, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 16, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 54 Bill: *SF422/HF554Description: Scott and Wright County title examiners alternative means of compensation provided.
Presented to Governor: May 13, 2003
Governor approval: May 16, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 16, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 55 Bill: *HF1251/SF1266Description: Nursing home qualification requirements and medical assistance payment demonstration project modified, federal sanctions policy change pursued, nursing services law exclusion provided for certain home care agencies, and review required.
Presented to Governor: May 13, 2003
Governor approval: May 16, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 16, 2003
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 56 Bill: *HF361/SF329Description: Special election procedures for town officials provided.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2003
Governor approval: May 19, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 57 Bill: *HF419/SF796Description: Child care licensing provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2003
Governor approval: May 19, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 58 Bill: *HF645/SF937Description: Technology business licensing provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2003
Governor approval: May 19, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2003
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 59 Bill: *HF944/SF1062Description: Local public notice newspaper designation requirements exception provided.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2003
Governor approval: May 19, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 60 Bill: *SF407/HF553Description: Optional election of certain town offices provided.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2003
Governor approval: May 19, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 61 Bill: *HF1059/SF1034Description: Housing Finance Agency clarifying and technical changes to programs provided, debt ceiling increased, and civil service pilot project extended.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2003
Governor approval: May 19, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2003
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 62 Bill: *SF418/HF373Description: Optometrist drug prescription limitation removed, prescription of controlled substances authorized, and standards provided.
Presented to Governor: May 16, 2003
Governor approval: May 19, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 63 Bill: *SF374/HF93Description: St. Paul Civic Center authority powers and duties technical changes provided.
Presented to Governor: May 16, 2003
Governor approval: May 20, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 20, 2003
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 64 Bill: *HF428/SF354Description: Cities authorized to exercise town powers within their limits, and to collect unpaid emergency service charges by special assessment.
Presented to Governor: May 16, 2003
Governor approval: May 20, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 20, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 65 Bill: *HF628/SF673Description: Emergency notification actions liability limitation provided.
Presented to Governor: May 16, 2003
Governor approval: May 20, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 20, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 66 Bill: *HF1044/SF127Description: Health care professional boards costs and penalties relating to disciplinary proceedings clarified, and civil penalties provided.
Presented to Governor: May 16, 2003
Governor approval: May 20, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 20, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 67 Bill: *HF1374/SF1263Description: Agriculture and Health Department headquarters named the Orville L. Freeman building.
Presented to Governor: May 16, 2003
Governor approval: May 19, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 68 Bill: *SF727/HF653Description: Postadoption services requirements modified to require release of nonidentifying social and medical history of birth family.
Presented to Governor: May 16, 2003
Governor approval: May 20, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 20, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 69 Bill: *SF1282/HF1335Description: Hmong veterans of the war in Laos during the Vietnam War commemorative statue provided.
Presented to Governor: May 16, 2003
Governor approval: May 20, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 20, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 70 Bill: *SF174/HF204Description: St. Louis County; political activity restrictions modified for certain officers and employees in the classified service.
Presented to Governor: May 16, 2003
Governor approval: May 20, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 20, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 71 Bill: *SF872/HF1114Description: Joint and several liability allocation provided for certain civil actions.
Presented to Governor: May 16, 2003
Governor approval: May 19, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 72 Bill: *HF1095/SF1060Description: Construction deadline extended for previously approved nursing home moratorium exception projects, and approval for specified expired or canceled proposals carried forward.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2003
Governor approval: May 22, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 22, 2003
Effective date: July 1, 2003
Chapter: 73 Bill: *HF859/SF888Description: Timber sale provisions modified and criminal penalties provided.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2003
Governor approval: May 22, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 22, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 74 Bill: *HF946/SF776Description: Insurance Guaranty Association regulation and insurance information usage regulation provided.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 22, 2003
Effective date: May 23, 2003; applies to unpaid claims on or before date
Chapter: 75 Bill: *HF504/SF384Description: City and town ballot questions limited to those meeting all deadlines.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2003
Governor approval: May 22, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 22, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 76 Bill: *HF503/SF385Description: Ballot preparation provisions clarified.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2003
Governor approval: May 22, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 22, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 77 Bill: *HF321/SF257Description: Northfield medical facilities related to the municipal hospital authorized outside the city limits.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2003
Governor approval: May 22, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 22, 2003
Effective date: May 23, 2003
Chapter: 78 Bill: *HF547/SF674Description: Farm implement dealers warranty work payment regulated, and definition of heavy and utility equipment modified.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2003
Governor approval: May 22, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 22, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 79 Bill: *SF1260/HF1115Description: Telephone assistance plan provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2003
Governor approval: May 22, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 22, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 80 Bill: *SF231/HF244Description: St. Paul civil service separation retroactive effective date established.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2003
Governor approval: May 22, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 22, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 81 Bill: *SF28/HF155Description: Uniform Commercial Code revisions enacted.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2003
Governor approval: May 22, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 22, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 82 Bill: *HF385/SF355Description: Fires; criminal penalties imposed for fires caused by grossly negligent persons that result in bodily harm to a person.
Presented to Governor: May 20, 2003
Governor approval: May 23, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003; applies to crimes committed on or after date
Chapter: 83 Bill: *HF837/SF1054Description: Clearwater River Watershed District authorized to charge facilities for disposing sewage, and other waste.
Presented to Governor: May 20, 2003
Governor approval: May 23, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 84 Bill: *HF1257/SF1195Description: Drainage authority authorized to compensate landowners for bridge removal.
Presented to Governor: May 20, 2003
Governor approval: May 23, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2003
Effective date: May 24, 2003
Chapter: 85 Bill: *HF677/SF638Description: Licensure requirements modified for architects, engineers, surveyors, landscape architects, geoscientists, and interior designers.
Presented to Governor: May 20, 2003
Governor approval: May 23, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2003
Effective date: May 24, 2003
Chapter: 86 Bill: *SF256/HF522Description: Search warrant regulations modified.
Presented to Governor: May 20, 2003
Governor approval: May 23, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003; applies to warrants served/issued on/after
Chapter: 87 Bill: *SF333/HF346Description: Health care advisory councils extended, certain nursing requirements modified, and speech-language pathology or audiology provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 20, 2003
Governor approval: May 23, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2003
Effective date: Sects. 1-3,51, July 1, 2003; balance, August 1, 2003
Chapter: 88 Bill: *SF552/HF679Description: Claims against the state payment provided for persons injured while performing community service, sentencing to service work, and other claims, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 20, 3002
Governor veto: May 23, 2003; 
View veto letter
Chapter: 89 Bill: *SF926/HF731Description: Property manager background checks on Minnesota computerized criminal history system provided.
Presented to Governor: May 20, 2003
Governor approval: May 23, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2003
Effective date: May 24, 2003
Chapter: 90 Bill: *HF894/SF878Description: Manufactured homes certificates of title provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 20, 2003
Governor approval: May 23, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2003
Effective date: May 24, 2003
Chapter: 91 Bill: *SF857/HF582Description: Lake improvement district creation and termination provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 20, 2003
Governor approval: May 23, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2003
Effective date: May 24, 2003
Chapter: 92 Bill: *HF723/SF456Description: Seat belt law exemption modified relating to work vehicles traveling under 25 miles per hour.
Presented to Governor: May 20, 2003
Governor approval: May 23, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 93 Bill: *HF293/SF197Description: Municipalities authorized to prescribe fees by a fee schedule.
Presented to Governor: May 20, 2003
Governor approval: May 23, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 94 Bill: *HF741/SF718Description: Motor vehicle dealer advertising regulated.
Presented to Governor: May 20, 2003
Governor approval: May 23, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 95 Bill: *SF484/HF657Description: Counties authorized to require dedication of land for public parks.
Presented to Governor: May 23, 2003
Governor approval: May 27, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 96 Bill: *SF1158/HF1035Description: DWI breath-testing instruments provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 23, 2003
Governor approval: May 25, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 97 Bill: *HF671/SF660Description: Telephone company service promotions and packages regulated, and expiration dates removed for telecommunications provider alternative regulation plans and utility vehicle highway weight limitations.
Presented to Governor: May 23, 2003
Governor approval: May 27, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2003
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 98 Bill: *SF770/HF845Description: Hennepin County Medical Center and health maintenance organization exempted from contracting requirements.
Presented to Governor: May 23, 2003
Governor approval: May 25, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 99 Bill: *SF1019/HF1001Description: Adverse Health Care Events Reporting Act of 2003 adopted establishing an adverse health care events reporting system.
Presented to Governor: May 23, 2003
Governor approval: May 27, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 100 Bill: *SF39/HF223Description: Hennepin County; essential community provider application authorized for a specified Hennepin County clinic providing health care to American Indians.
Presented to Governor: May 23, 2003
Governor approval: May 27, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2003
Effective date: May 28, 2003
Chapter: 101 Bill: *HF151/SF396Description: Children eligible for adoption assistance exempted from the prepaid medical assistance program.
Presented to Governor: May 23, 2003
Governor approval: May 25, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2003
Effective date: July 1, 2003
Chapter: 102 Bill: *HF988/SF1038Description: Railroad lands replacement authorized when needed for a trunk highway.
Presented to Governor: May 23, 2003
Governor approval: May 25, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 103 Bill: *HF624/SF1070Description: Local government impact notes provided for state agency rule proposals, and legislative approval required for specified rulemaking.
Presented to Governor: May 23, 2003
Governor veto: May 27, 2003; View veto letter
Chapter: 104 Bill: *HF414/SF392Description: Soil and water conservation district law updates provided, petition and election requirements modified, and supervisor removal provisions clarified.
Presented to Governor: May 23, 2003
Governor approval: May 25, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 105 Bill: *HF984/SF679Description: Minnesota Cooperative Associations Act adopted authorizing businesses to organize as cooperative associations.
Presented to Governor: May 23, 2003
Governor approval: May 25, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 106 Bill: *SF980/HF821Description: Identity theft reporting procedures and venue provided, aggregation of offenses provided, mail theft crime defined, and criminal penalties imposed.
Presented to Governor: May 23, 2003
Governor approval: May 27, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2003
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 107 Bill: *SF990/HF1213Description: Agriculture and food provisions modified relating to wild rice, ethanol production, federal law compliance, turtle selling licenses, and milk storage requirement; and anaplasmosis testing in cattle requirement eliminated.
Presented to Governor: May 23, 2003
Governor approval: May 27, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2003
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 108 Bill: *HF279/SF229Description: Physician assistants authority expanded, and health rule amendments required.
Presented to Governor: May 23, 2003
Governor approval: May 25, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 109 Bill: *HF673/SF994Description: Comprehensive health association authorized to offer policies with higher annual deductibles, writing carrier contract extension permitted, and other provisions clarified.
Presented to Governor: May 23, 2003
Governor approval: May 27, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2003
Effective date: May 28, 2003, applies to applications received on or after
Chapter: 110 Bill: *HF1244/SF1153Description: Lawful gambling clarifying and technical changes provided, definitions provided and modified, resale of certain equipment authorized, linked bingo regulated, and conduct of high school raffles games clarified.
Presented to Governor: May 23, 2003
Governor approval: May 27, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2003
Effective date: Section 36, May 31, 2003; balance, August 1, 2003
Chapter: 111 Bill: *HF1140/SF1215Description: Nuclear materials regulation agreement under the Atomic Energy Act of requirements modified, and social work license issuance and payment of fees regulated.
Presented to Governor: May 23, 2003
Governor approval: May 27, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2003
Effective date: Section 30, May 28, 2003; balance, August 1, 2003
Chapter: 112 Bill: *HF943/SF997Description: State finance practices and procedures modified, and state treasurer duties transferred to the commissioner of finance.
Presented to Governor: May 23, 2003
Governor approval: May 27, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2003
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 113 Bill: *SF308/HF359Description: Mining owners and operators duties specified when operations are discontinued.
Presented to Governor: May 23, 2003
Governor approval: May 25, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2003
Effective date: May 26, 2003
Chapter: 114 Bill: *SF230/HF264Description: Housing violation summons and hearing scheduling requirements modified.
Presented to Governor: May 23, 2003
Governor approval: May 25, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 115 Bill: *SF421/HF389Description: Minneapolis City Council authorized to establish unclassified service positions.
Presented to Governor: May 23, 2003
Governor approval: May 25, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2003
Effective date: Local approval
Chapter: 116 Bill: *SF964/HF1278Description: Predatory offender registration law definitions provided, crime victim input allowed earlier in plea agreement process, child abuse victim video interview disclosure conditions imposed, and rape examination law clarified.
Presented to Governor: May 23, 2003
Governor approval: May 27, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 117 Bill: *HF754/SF688Description: Displaced person definition changed to correspond with federal law.
Presented to Governor: May 23, 2003
Governor approval: May 27, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 118 Bill: *HF692/SF574Description: Scope of practice modified for occupational therapists, licensed professional counselors, alcohol and drug counselors, unlicensed mental health practitioners, and pharmacists; and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 23, 2003
Governor approval: May 27, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2003
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 119 Bill: *HF923/SF911Description: Township officer conflict of interest law exception provided, and town of White reimbursement from city of Biwabik authorized according to orderly annexation agreement.
Presented to Governor: May 23, 2003
Governor approval: May 25, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2003
Effective date: Local approval
Chapter: 120 Bill: *SF287/HF6Description: Pledge of allegiance recitation required in all public schools, and United States flag etiquette instruction provided.
Presented to Governor: May 23, 2003
Governor approval: May 27, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2003
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 121 Bill: *SF351/HF808Description: Radio equipment capable of receiving police emergency transmissions use and possession requirements clarified.
Presented to Governor: May 23, 2003
Governor approval: May 25, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 122 Bill: *SF328/HF865Description: Psychology Board independent examination of a practitioner required, psychology practice definition clarified, supervised practice provisions modified, psychologist emeritus registration provided, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 23, 2003
Governor approval: May 27, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2003
Effective date: July 1, 2003
Chapter: 123 Bill: *HF294/SF117Description: Military reserve; state employees called to active duty from the National Guard or other military reserves authorized to receive payment of a salary differential, and local governments authorized to pay similar salary.
Presented to Governor: May 24, 2003
Governor approval: May 28, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 28, 2003
Effective date: May 29, 2003
Chapter: 124 Bill: *HF768/SF1039Description: Military certificates of discharge classified as private data, and release procedures provided.
Presented to Governor: May 24, 2003
Governor approval: May 28, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 28, 2003
Effective date: January 1, 2004
Chapter: 125 Bill: *SF420/HF501Description: Travel clubs regulated.
Presented to Governor: May 24, 2003
Governor approval: May 28, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 28, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 126 Bill: *HF719/SF143Description: Bar hours expanded to 2:00 a.m.; brewpubs authorized to make off-sales; posting requirement, licensing, and sampling provisions modified; and various local on-sale licenses authorized.
Presented to Governor: May 24, 2003
Governor approval: May 28, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 28, 2003
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 127 Bill: *SF1505/HF1565Description: Omnibus tax policy bill making changes to income, estate, franchise, sales and use, property, tobacco, liquor, and other taxes; providing for local sales tax disposition; making technical corrections; and imposing penalties.
Presented to Governor: May 24, 2003
Governor approval: May 25, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2003
Effective date: July 1, 2003
Chapter: 128 Bill: *SF905/HF967Description: Omnibus environment and natural resources, agriculture, economic development, and housing finance bill.
Presented to Governor: May 24, 2003
Governor approval: May 28, 2003
Line item veto: Article 3, section 4, line 39; View veto letter
Secretary of State, Filed: May 28, 2003
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 129 Bill: *HF302/SF481Description: Profile of learning repealed.
Presented to Governor: May 20, 2003
Governor approval: May 21, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 21, 2003
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 130 Bill: *SF296/HF517Description: Department of Children, Families, and Learning renamed the Department of Education.
Presented to Governor: May 24, 2003
Governor approval: May 28, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 28, 2003
Chapter: 131 Bill: *SF1099/HF1132Description: Entertainment agency laws repealed.
Presented to Governor: May 24, 2003
Governor approval: May 28, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 28, 2003
Effective date: August 1, 2003
Chapter: 132 Bill: *SF1176/HF1326Description: Civil actions against the state in federal court provisions clarified.
Presented to Governor: May 24, 2003
Governor approval: May 28, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 28, 2003
Effective date: Retroactive to August 1, 2001
Chapter: 133 Bill: *SF675/HF772Description: Omnibus higher education finance bill.
Presented to Governor: May 24, 2003
Governor approval: May 28, 2003
Secretary of State, Filed: May 28, 2003
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 134 Bill: *SF906/HF921Description: Sex offender treatment co-pays authorized, and obscene or pornographic material banned from persons civilly committed as sexual psychopathic personalities or sexually dangerous.
Presented to Governor:
Governor approval: February 17, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: February 17, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 135 Bill: *SF1015/HF973Description: Veterans affairs commissioner authorized to access taxpayer identification information to notify veterans of health hazards that might affect them.
Presented to Governor: February 26, 2004
Governor approval: February 26, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: February 26, 2004
Effective date: February 27, 2004
Chapter: 136 Bill: *HF1794/SF1615Description: Airport federally funded projects minimum required local contribution decreased.
Presented to Governor: March 8, 2004
Governor approval: March 10, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: March 10, 2004
Effective date: March 11, 2004
Chapter: 137 Bill: *HF480/SF837Description: Job reference information disclosure protections provided, schools required to disclose data relating to acts of violence or inappropriate sexual contact with students, and employee right to inspect personnel records regulated.
Presented to Governor: March 18, 2004
Governor approval: March 22, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: March 22, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 138 Bill: *SF2182/HF1743Description: Performance-based gas utility regulation sunset repealed, and performance-based regulation plans regulated.
Presented to Governor: March 18, 2004
Governor approval: March 19, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: March 22, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 139 Bill: *SF1799/HF1980Description: Watershed and soil and water conservation district officers conflicts of interest clarified.
Presented to Governor: March 18, 2004
Governor approval: March 19, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: March 22, 2004
Effective date: March 20, 2004
Chapter: 140 Bill: *SF1814/HF1822Description: Metropolitan Council government electronic funds transfer use authorized.
Presented to Governor: March 18, 2004
Governor approval: March 19, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: March 22, 2004
Effective date: March 20, 2004
Chapter: 141 Bill: *SF1626/HF1935Description: Storm and sanitary sewer authorization provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: March 25, 2004
Governor approval: March 26, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: March 29, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 142 Bill: *HF307/SF497Description: Noncommercial sign ordinance exemption provided during state general election years.
Presented to Governor: March 25, 2004
Governor approval: March 26, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: March 29, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 143 Bill: *HF1064/SF1197Description: State employee insurance billing and employee assistance program technical and housekeeping provisions clarified.
Presented to Governor: March 25, 2004
Governor approval: March 26, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: March 29, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 144 Bill: *SF1748/HF1702Description: Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board membership, registration, training, and reporting provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: March 25, 2004
Governor approval: March 26, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: March 29, 2004
Effective date: Sec. 1-7, 8/1/2004; Sec. 8, retroactive to 1/1/2003
Chapter: 145 Bill: *SF2498/HF2491Description: Ex parte orders for protection and temporary restraining orders made effective upon a referee's signature.
Presented to Governor: March 25, 2004
Governor approval: March 26, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: March 29, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 146 Bill: *SF1745/HF1803Description: Trust law provisions modified, procedures and terms clarified, and technical changes to guardianship and conservatorship law provided.
Presented to Governor: March 25, 2004
Governor approval: March 26, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: March 29, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 147 Bill: *SF1903/HF1855Description: Municipality definition modified to include counties for purposes of removal of hazardous buildings or hazardous property.
Presented to Governor: March 30, 2004
Governor approval: April 2, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: April 2, 2004
Effective date: April 3, 2004
Chapter: 148 Bill: *HF2878/SF2537Description: Dr. Norman E. Borlaug World Food Prize Day designated.
Presented to Governor: March 30, 2004
Governor approval: April 2, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: April 2, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 149 Bill: *SF40/HF339Description: Graffiti damages recovery action provided.
Presented to Governor: March 30, 2004
Governor approval: April 2, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: April 2, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 150 Bill: *HF2105/SF2632Description: Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation commissioner's office established.
Presented to Governor: March 30, 2004
Governor approval: April 2, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: April 2, 2004
Effective date: April 3, 2004
Chapter: 151 Bill: *SF2063/HF2118Description: Local government collateralization requirements clarified.
Presented to Governor: March 30, 2004
Governor approval: April 2, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: April 2, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 152 Bill: *SF1958/HF2033Description: Townships authorized to make payments and accept payments by electronic transfer.
Presented to Governor: April 2, 2004
Governor approval: April 6, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: April 6, 2004
Effective date: April 7
Chapter: 153 Bill: *SF1621/HF1805Description: Mortgage satisfaction certificate provided.
Presented to Governor: April 2, 2004
Governor approval: April 6, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: April 6, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 154 Bill: *SF1653/HF2107Description: Plat and survey approval requirements clarified.
Presented to Governor: April 6, 2004
Governor approval: April 8, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: April 8, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 155 Bill: *HF2651/SF2347Description: Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision amended and interstate compact repeal delayed.
Presented to Governor: April 12, 2004
Governor approval: April 14, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: April 15, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 156 Bill: *HF2455/SF2499Description: Five-level correctional facility classification system authorized.
Presented to Governor: April 12, 2004
Governor approval: April 14, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: April 15, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 157 Bill: *HF1836/SF1693Description: Mineral tailing deposition into mine pits permitting clarified.
Presented to Governor: April 12, 2004
Governor approval: April 14, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: April 15, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 158 Bill: *HF3005/SF2840Description: County seat; polling hours increased for voting on changing the location of a county seat.
Presented to Governor: April 12, 2004
Governor approval: April 14, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: April 15, 2004
Effective date: April 15, 2004
Chapter: 159 Bill: *SF1614/HF1817Description: Service animals; criminal penalties imposed, restitution required, and civil liability clarified for harm done by dogs to service animals.
Presented to Governor: April 15, 2004
Governor approval: April 19, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: April 19, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 160 Bill: *SF2626/HF2688Description: Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings lease authority extended.
Presented to Governor: April 20, 2004
Governor approval: April 22, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: April 23, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 161 Bill: *SF2903/HF1843Description: Town annual audit threshold increased.
Presented to Governor: April 20, 2004
Governor approval: April 22, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: April 23, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 162 Bill: *HF1983/SF1805Description: Uniform Commercial Code revisions enacted.
Presented to Governor: April 22, 2004
Governor approval: April 26, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: April 26, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 163 Bill: *HF995/SF1268Description: Notice and plan requirements modified for excavating around utility facilities.
Presented to Governor: April 22, 2004
Governor approval: April 26, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: April 26, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 164 Bill: *HF1944/SF1797Description: Domestic abuse orders for protection grounds expanded to include imminent or recent release from incarceration.
Presented to Governor: April 22, 2004
Governor approval: April 26, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: April 26, 2004
Effective date: April 27, 2004
Chapter: 165 Bill: *HF2906/SF2871Description: Payroll processing efficiency increased for local governments, and use of electronic time recording systems authorized.
Presented to Governor: April 22, 2004
Governor approval: April 26, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: April 26, 2004
Effective date: April 27, 2004
Chapter: 166 Bill: *SF2609/HF2502Description: Mental health community representative included on a community transition team.
Presented to Governor: April 22, 2004
Governor approval: April 26, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: April 26, 2004
Effective date: April 27, 2004
Chapter: 167 Bill: *HF1978/SF1910Description: Truck driver hours law technical corrections provided to conform to amended federal regulations.
Presented to Governor: April 26, 2004
Governor approval: April 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: April 29, 2004
Effective date: April 30, 2004
Chapter: 168 Bill: *HF1861/SF1645Description: Recreational purpose definition modified relating to liability on land used for recreational purposes.
Presented to Governor: April 26, 2004
Governor veto: April 29, 2004; View veto letter
Chapter: 169 Bill: *SF2299/HF2365Description: Aboveground petroleum storage tanks enforcement and citation provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: April 26, 2004
Governor approval: April 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: April 29, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 170 Bill: *SF2300/HF2482Description: House district 41A and 41B boundary error corrected.
Presented to Governor: April 28, 2004
Governor approval: April 30, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: April 30, 2004
Effective date: May 1, 2004
Chapter: 171 Bill: *SF2009/HF2044Description: Tourism functions transferred from the Department of Employment and Economic Development to Explore Minnesota Tourism, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: April 28, 2004
Governor approval: April 30, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: April 30, 2004
Effective date: July 1, 2004
Chapter: 172 Bill: *HF2521/SF2435Description: Lawful gambling provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: April 28, 2004
Governor approval: April 30, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: April 30, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 173 Bill: *HF2930/SF2733Description: Flags in the Capitol area required to be flown at half-staff following the death of a public safety officer or Minnesota military personnel killed in the line of duty.
Presented to Governor: May 6, 2004
Governor approval: May 10, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 10, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 174 Bill: *HF2551/SF2418Description: Safe deposit companies regulated, collateral requirements applicable to depositories of local public funds regulated, and law enforcement agencies authorized to retain dishonored check service charges.
Presented to Governor: May 6, 2004
Governor approval: May 10, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 10, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 175 Bill: *SF1815/HF1821Description: State Board of Investment authorized to invest Metropolitan Council postretirement reserves upon request.
Presented to Governor: May 6, 2004
Governor approval: May 10, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 10, 2004
Effective date: May 11, 2004
Chapter: 176 Bill: *SF2422/HF2500Description: Polychlorinated byphenyls (PCB) wastes regulated.
Presented to Governor: May 6, 2004
Governor approval: May 10, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 10, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 177 Bill: *SF2851/HF2555Description: Instruction permit and provisional driver's license issuance limited after specified driving while impaired convictions and other offenses.
Presented to Governor: May 6, 2004
Governor approval: May 7, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 7, 2004
Effective date: May 8, 2004
Chapter: 178 Bill: *HF2103/SF2273Description: Municipalities authorized to require the dedication of land for public purposes and dedication terms and conditions provided.
Presented to Governor: May 7, 2004
Governor approval: May 10, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 11, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 179 Bill: *HF2005/SF1999Description: Phosphorous use in fertilizers restriction extended.
Presented to Governor: May 7, 2004
Governor approval: May 10, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 11, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 180 Bill: *HF1851/SF1954Description: State transportation fund project approval by Regional Development Commission or Metropolitan Council requirement repealed.
Presented to Governor: May 7, 2004
Governor approval: May 10, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 11, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 181 Bill: *HF1898/SF1953Description: Natural preservation routes on county state-aid highways review by advisory committee requirement repealed.
Presented to Governor: May 7, 2004
Governor approval: May 10, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 11, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 182 Bill: *HF2270/SF2067Description: Newspaper public notice publication provisions modified and report required.
Presented to Governor: May 7, 2004
Governor approval: May 10, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 11, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 183 Bill: *HF2235/SF2243Description: Unemployment insurance definitions and penalty provisions modified; and technical, housekeeping, and policy changes provided.
Presented to Governor: May 7, 2004
Governor approval: May 10, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 11, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 184 Bill: *SF2387/HF2352Description: Probation officers treated equally to correctional employees for purposes of certain assaults.
Presented to Governor: May 7, 2004
Governor approval: May 10, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 11, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 185 Bill: *SF1671/HF1936Description: Assisted living facility term designated in statute as a formal means of referring to registered housing with services establishments.
Presented to Governor: May 7, 2004
Governor approval: May 10, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 11, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 186 Bill: *SF2365/HF2537Description: Adverse health care event reporting system modified and certain reports required.
Presented to Governor: May 7, 2004
Governor approval: May 10, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 11, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 187 Bill: *SF1716/HF1896Description: Itasca and Hennepin county hospital construction moratorium exemptions provided.
Presented to Governor: May 7, 2004
Governor approval: May 10, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 11, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 188 Bill: *SF1946/HF2035Description: Thief River Falls; extended employment pilot project conducted to study employment for individuals with severe disabilities.
Presented to Governor: May 10, 2004
Governor approval: May 13, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 13, 2004
Effective date: May 14, 2004
Chapter: 189 Bill: *SF2453/HF2098Description: Motor fuels testing, regulation, inspection criteria, and fees established relating to liquefied petroleum, oxygenated, nonoxygenated, and blended gasolines; and certain Commerce Department powers abolished relating to utility measurement.
Presented to Governor: May 10, 2004
Governor approval: May 12, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 13, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 190 Bill: *HF1425/SF1414Description: Money judgment stays of execution regulated and bond amounts limited.
Presented to Governor: May 10, 2004
Governor approval: May 13, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 13, 2004
Effective date: May 14, 2004; applies to cases pending or filed after date
Chapter: 191 Bill: *SF2437/HF2442Description: Farm liens and financing statements regulated, filing requirements established, fees specified, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 10, 2004
Governor approval: May 13, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 13, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 192 Bill: *SF1192/HF1216Description: Driver's license and identification card applicant information transferred from Department of Public Safety to Selective Service System.
Presented to Governor: May 10, 2004
Governor approval: May 13, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 13, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 193 Bill: *SF2065/HF2987Description: Tort liability immunity provided for a limited partnership in which a community action agency is a general partner.
Presented to Governor: May 10, 2004
Governor approval: May 13, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 13, 2004
Effective date: May 14, 2004
Chapter: 194 Bill: *SF1604/HF1754Description: Planned nursing facility closures required to be budget neutral, property rate notices required within certain timelines, and recommendation to establish a new nursing facility reimbursement required.
Presented to Governor: May 10, 2004
Governor approval: May 13, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 13, 2004
Effective date: May 14, 2004
Chapter: 195 Bill: *HF2691/SF2639Description: Disability Council authorized to meet by telephone or electronic means.
Presented to Governor: May 13, 2004
Governor approval: May 15, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 17, 2004
Effective date: July 1, 2004
Chapter: 196 Bill: *HF730/SF289Description: Home warranty statute of limitations specified for certain actions based on breach of warranty.
Presented to Governor: May 13, 2004
Governor approval: May 15, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 17, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 197 Bill: *HF1392/SF1334Description: City charters allowed to prohibit members of the governing body of the city from serving on the charter commission, and commission term limits removed.
Presented to Governor: May 13, 2004
Governor approval: May 15, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 17, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 198 Bill: *SF2080/HF2127Description: Outpatient surgical center requirements modified, diagnostic imaging facilities reporting requirements provided, Board of Medical Practice procedures modified, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 13, 2004
Governor approval: May 15, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 17, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 199 Bill: *SF1803/HF1824Description: Uniform Limited Partnership Act of 2001 enacted and modified, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 13, 2004
Governor approval: May 15, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 17, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 200 Bill: *SF2231/HF2275Description: Peace officer attorney fee and cost recoupment procedure clarified relating to civilian complaint proceedings.
Presented to Governor: May 13, 2004
Governor approval: May 15, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 17, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 201 Bill: *SF1973/HF2136Description: Public Safety Radio System Planning Committee transformed into the Statewide Radio Board, Metropolitan Radio Board composition changed and responsibilities transferred, regional radio boards established, and bonding requested.
Presented to Governor: May 13, 2004
Governor approval: May 17, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 17, 2004
Effective date: May 18, 2004
Chapter: 202 Bill: *SF2620/HF2777Description: Fire insurance notice requirements prescribed, and township mutual combination policies regulation modified.
Presented to Governor: May 13, 2004
Governor approval: May 15, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 17, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 203 Bill: *SF2379/HF2439Description: Real estate brokers and salespersons regulated, real property law changes and recodification provided, and technical and conforming changes specified.
Presented to Governor: May 13, 2004
Governor approval: May 15, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 17, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 204 Bill: *HF2052/SF2196Description: Supportive housing and managed care pilot project sunset date extended.
Presented to Governor: May 13, 2004
Governor approval: May 15, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 17, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 205 Bill: *HF722/SF457Description: Weight restriction exemptions provided for garbage trucks and recycling vehicles.
Presented to Governor: May 14, 2004
Governor approval: May 18, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 18, 2004
Effective date: May 19, 2004
Chapter: 206 Bill: *HF2386/SF2350Description: Economic Security Department and Employment and Economic Development Department merged.
Presented to Governor: May 14, 2004
Governor approval: May 18, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 18, 2004
Effective date: May 19, 2004
Chapter: 207 Bill: *SF2703/HF2874Description: State hiring process provisions and definitions modified, technical changes provided, and report required on the impacts of the political subdivision compensation limit.
Presented to Governor: May 14, 2004
Governor approval: May 18, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 18, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 208 Bill: *HF2187/SF2650Description: Debt collection agency employees required to be registered instead of licensed.
Presented to Governor: May 14, 2004
Governor approval: May 18, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 18, 2004
Effective date: January 1, 2005
Chapter: 209 Bill: *HF1691/SF1798Description: Local government road construction and improvement contract provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 14, 2004
Governor approval: May 18, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 18, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 210 Bill: *HF1941/SF2122Description: Anoka County Personnel Board of Appeals authorized.
Presented to Governor: May 14, 2004
Governor approval: May 18, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 18, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 211 Bill: *HF2444/SF1976Description: Civil action limitation periods regulated, and Uniform Conflict of Laws-Limitations Act established.
Presented to Governor: May 14, 2004
Governor approval: May 18, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 18, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 212 Bill: *HF2017/SF1944Description: Joint underwriting association regulated and coverage modified.
Presented to Governor: May 14, 2004
Governor approval: May 18, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 18, 2004
Effective date: May 19, 2004
Chapter: 213 Bill: *HF1645/SF1559Description: Minnesota Museum Property Act adopted providing museum and archives repositories loans and abandoned property regulation, and providing a process for establishing ownership of loaned property.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2004
Governor approval: May 19, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 214 Bill: *SF1115/HF979Description: Telecommunications bills third-party billing regulated, and alternative forms of regulation of telephone companies provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2004
Governor approval: May 19, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 215 Bill: *HF2368/SF2203Description: Game, fish, turtle, migratory bird, and trapping license, refuge, and restrictions provisions modified; mourning dove hunting season authorized; deer hunting provisions and fees modified; and transport of carcasses restriction modified.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2004
Governor approval: May 19, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 216 Bill: *SF1753/HF1830Description: School wind energy system provisions modified, low-income electric rate discount program modified, conservation improvement by cooperatives and municipalities regulated, and duplicate language related to payment plans eliminated.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2004
Governor approval: May 19, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 217 Bill: *HF2633/SF2621Description: Ethanol plant environmental review exemptions provided.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2004
Governor approval: May 19, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2004
Effective date: May 20, 2004
Chapter: 218 Bill: *HF2027/SF2020Description: Austin nursing home construction moratorium exemption provided.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2004
Governor approval: May 19, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 219 Bill: *SF1080/HF1141Description: National guard members tuition and textbook reimbursement program grants increased, and veterans homes statutory language updated and corrected.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2004
Governor approval: May 19, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 220 Bill: *HF2986/SF3022Description: Iron nugget production scale demonstration facility environmental review exemption provided.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2004
Governor approval: May 19, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2004
Effective date: May 20, 2004
Chapter: 221 Bill: *SF2472/HF2433Description: Natural resources commissioner rulemaking exemptions and authorities granted, fees authorized, and civil penalties modified.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2004
Governor approval: May 19, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2004
Effective date: May 20, 2004
Chapter: 222 Bill: *SF2455/HF2653Description: Propane education and research council sunset date removed.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2004
Governor approval: May 19, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 223 Bill: *SF806/HF890Description: Pension and retirement plan actuarial services joint contract bill, and previous appropriation reduced.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2004
Governor approval: May 19, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2004
Effective date: May 20, 2004
Chapter: 224 Bill: *SF1639/HF1972Description: Motor vehicle dealer registration and titling records requirements modified, and removal and disposal of unauthorized vehicles provided on private, nonresidential property used for servicing vehicles.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2004
Governor approval: May 19, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 225 Bill: *HF2671/SF2930Description: Motor carrier provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2004
Governor approval: May 19, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 226 Bill: *HF2288/SF2500Description: Conciliation court debtor disclosures modified.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2004
Governor approval: May 19, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 227 Bill: *HF2139/SF2257Description: Real estate title insurance required premium reserves provided.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2004
Governor approval: May 19, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 228 Bill: *HF2577/SF2131Description: Revisor's bill correcting erroneous, ambiguous, and omitted text and obsolete references; eliminating redundancies; and making technical corrections.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2004
Governor approval: May 19, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 229 Bill: *HF2217/SF1852Description: Vehicles required to wait at railroad crossings until roadway is clear.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2004
Governor approval: May 19, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 230 Bill: *HF1897/SF1740Description: Ground water consumptive use provided.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2004
Governor approval: May 19, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2004
Effective date: May 20, 2004
Chapter: 231 Bill: *HF2085/SF1835Description: Rural hospital grants and loans status specified, hospital moratorium exceptions review provided, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2004
Governor approval: May 19, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2004
Effective date: July 1, 2004
Chapter: 232 Bill: *HF2864/SF2756Description: Kosher food labeling basis clarified.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2004
Governor approval: May 19, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 233 Bill: *SF2181/HF2199Description: State Lottery director provisions amended, lottery budget review and approval provided, lottery organization task force created, and report required.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2004
Governor approval: May 19, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2004
Effective date: May 20, 2004
Chapter: 234 Bill: *HF2419/SF2393Description: Purchase money mortgages and specified mortgage foreclosures provided.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2004
Governor approval: May 19, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 235 Bill: *SF388/HF392Description: DWI vehicle forfeiture standards and procedures clarified.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 26, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 28, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 236 Bill: *SF2869/HF2970Description: Radioactive and nuclear material fees modified, and state agreement with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 237 Bill: *SF2696/HF2816Description: Brewpub and small brewer license fee and production level conformity provided, various specified liquor licenses authorized, and other liquor license restrictions clarified.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor veto: May 29, 2004; View veto letter
Chapter: 238 Bill: *SF2241/HF2340Description: Technology enterprise fund outstanding balance transferred to the general fund, funding provided for completion of projects underway, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2004
Governor approval: May 19, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2004
Effective date: May 20, 2004
Chapter: 239 Bill: *SF1922/HF2801Description: Homeowner's insurance specified underwriting practices prohibited relating to day care services.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2004
Governor approval: May 19, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2004
Effective date: January 1, 2005
Chapter: 240 Bill: *HF1838/SF1948Description: Motor vehicle carriers authorized to operate articulated buses up to 6 feet in length without a permit.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 241 Bill: *HF2383/SF2583Description: Forest resources Interagency Information Cooperative provisions and State Timber Act modified, and timber sales on tax-forfeited land provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 20, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 24, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 242 Bill: *HF2391/SF2192Description: Controlled substance dispensing authority modified, and legend drug prescribing program proposal required.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 27, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 28, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 243 Bill: *HF2363/SF2211Description: Invasive and nonnative species control provisions modified, and penalties provided.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: June 1, 2004
Chapter: 244 Bill: *HF532/SF522Description: Snowmobile use of highway right-of-way provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 245 Bill: *HF2078/SF1904Description: Railroad grade crossing requirements and crimes involving public transit clarified, and penalties provided.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 26, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 28, 2004
Effective date: May 27, 2004
Chapter: 246 Bill: *HF606/SF394Description: Minnesota Health Plan Contracting Act adopted modifying prior authorization requirements for health care services, establishing contracting requirements, and modifying provisions for claims payment.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 247 Bill: *HF2246/ Description: Nursing facility survey process modified, quality improvement program established, reports required, and search by commissioner of health for federal waivers and approvals required.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 26, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 28, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 248 Bill: *HF2040/SF2090Description: Wastewater treatment technology certification program created, warrantied sewage treatment system provisions modified, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 28, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 249 Bill: *HF2000/SF1900Description: Individual sewage treatment system rule requirements expanded.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 28, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 250 Bill: *HF2737/SF2178Description: Municipal airport closure notice to transportation commissioner and public notice of hearing before final closure of airport required.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 28, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 251 Bill: *SF1836/HF1798Description: Secretary of state filing procedures simplified, certain filing requirements eliminated, electronic registration required, notary appointments and commissions regulated, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 28, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 252 Bill: *SF2640/HF2339Description: Blood sample nonconsensual collection from an inmate expedited process established when a corrections employee is significantly exposed to the potential transfer of a bloodborne pathogen.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 27, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 28, 2004
Effective date: May 28, 2004
Chapter: 253 Bill: *SF2265/HF2216Description: Industrial loan and thrift companies deposit acceptance authority restriction provided.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 25, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 28, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 254 Bill: *SF2428/HF2461Description: Agricultural policy provisions modified relating to loan programs, livestock production, home-processed foods and county fairs, ethanol plant ownership disclosure, grain buyers, beef cattle vaccines, and other specified provisions.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 21, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 24, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 255 Bill: *HF2212/SF2216Description: Natural resources; wild rice, motorboat, ski pass provisions, and minnow transport requirements modified; RIM work plan requirement eliminated; and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 28, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 256 Bill: *HF2166/SF2260Description: Military family position under child care assistance fund reserved, employers prohibited from inquiring about military status, school employees salary differential required, and veterans benefit provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 257 Bill: *HF2799/SF2646Description: Dislocated worker program provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 25, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 25, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 258 Bill: *SF2274/HF2021Description: Municipal interim zoning ordinance limitations provided.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 259 Bill: *SF2177/HF2448Description: Metropolitan livable communities affordable and life-cycle housing opportunity determination method and basis for municipalities to choose not to participate modified.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: May 30, 2004
Chapter: 260 Bill: *HF2213/SF2210Description: Conservation officer patrol vehicles exempted from security barrier requirement, and limited natural resources law enforcement employees designated by commissioner.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 261 Bill: *HF2151/SF2774Description: Telecommunications provisions modified, credits provided for incorrect directory assistance, utility deposits and cable franchises and systems regulated, and wireless consumer protection provided.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 262 Bill: *HF2334/SF2204Description: State lands sale, disposition, and management provisions modified; state forests, parks, and wildlife management areas modified; land sales authorized; previous sales modified; Greenleaf Lake State Park established; and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 263 Bill: *HF2095/SF2412Description: Mortgage foreclosure consultant contracts regulated, other foreclosure provisions regulated, enforcement remedies and notices required, and criminal penalties imposed.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 28, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 264 Bill: *SF1530/HF1593Description: Dangerous animal ownership limitations provided relating to bears, primates, and felines; registration required, and criminal penalties imposed.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: January 1, 2005
Chapter: 265 Bill: *SF2386/HF2492Description: Federally subsidized transit facilities bidding exception provided.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor veto: May 29, 2004; View veto letter
Chapter: 266 Bill: *SF2112/HF2581Description: Medical assistance prohibition on asset transfers for certain charitable gifts exception provided.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 28, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: Upon publication of federal approval
Chapter: 267 Bill: *SF676/HF1086Description: Omnibus pension bill.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 268 Bill: *HF2762/SF2613Description: Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association regulated, board composition provided, incentive authorized for participation in a disease management program, plans modified, health occupations regulated, and study required.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 269 Bill: *HF2640/SF2607Description: Insurance fraud law enforcement agency created, funding prescribed, data disclosure provided, auto theft prevention program transferred, Board of Barber and Cosmetologist Examiners established, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 270 Bill: *HF2050/SF1715Description: Foreign medical school graduates required to use a credentials verification service, and physician application fee authorized.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 271 Bill: *HF2255/SF2038Description: Claims against the state settlement provided, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Line item veto: Sec 2, sub 1, lines 17-22, Sec 2, sub 1, lines 23-32; View veto letter
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 272 Bill: *HF2867/SF2732Description: Prekindergarten through grade 12 education, general education, early childhood and family education, and health and human services funding provided, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 273 Bill: *HF2642/SF1846Description: Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood Initiative established, parent education programs provided, notices and reports required, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: July 1, 2004
Chapter: 274 Bill: *SF2342/HF2431Description: County recorder authorized to accept security deposits to guarantee payment of charges, and state agencies required to consult with the commissioner of finance in preparing statements of need and reasonableness for proposed rules.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 275 Bill: *HF2378/SF2285Description: Local municipal special assessment service charges expanded, conforming change provided, Hoyt Lakes zoning and subdivision regulations extended with the consent of the town of White, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: Day following local compliance
Chapter: 276 Bill: *SF2114/HF2093Description: Public bodies authorized to close a meeting to negotiate the purchase or sale of real or personal property and tape recording authorized.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 28, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: May 29, 2004
Chapter: 277 Bill: *SF1907/HF2058Description: Fair campaign practices violations administrative remedy created, and county attorney investigation mandate repealed.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 28, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: July 1, 2004
Chapter: 278 Bill: *SF1790/HF1717Description: Local government contracting flexibility increased, purchasing authority of plan B cities increased, competitive bidding threshold increased, use of reverse auction and electronic bidding authorized, and Ramsey County surcharge authorized.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 279 Bill: *HF2175/SF2351Description: Health, dental, and counseling occupation requirements modified; essential community provider designation provided; immunization procedures modified; Emergency Health Powers Act extended; and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 280 Bill: *HF2207/SF2150Description: Pharmaceutical manufacturer rebate program participation authorized.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: July 1, 2004
Chapter: 281 Bill: *SF1697/HF1883Description: Town and statutory city annual audit threshold amount increased.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 282 Bill: *SF653/HF622Description: Emergency 911 telephone system modified governing multiline systems, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 283 Bill: *SF58/HF97Description: DWI; alcohol concentration level reduced to .08 for impairment offenses involving a motor vehicle, criminal vehicular homicide, operating recreational vehicles, hunting, and operating military vehicles; and report required.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 27, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 28, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2005
Chapter: 284 Bill: *HF2446/SF2558Description: State fund and account elimination and consolidation principles, criteria, and procedures authorized.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 285 Bill: *HF2258/SF2587Description: Health organization risk-based capital requirements established, minimum standard of valuation for health insurance provided, model regulations enacted, and loss revenue certifications regulated.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 286 Bill: *SF2141/HF2191Description: Commission on National and Community Service membership, program training, and appropriation figures modified.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 287 Bill: *HF2609/SF2376Description: Affirmative action provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 27, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 28, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 288 Bill: *HF2277/SF2179Description: Human services licensing provisions modified; child protection dispositions regulated; mental health case management provision clarified; and child care, long-term care, and health care regulation provided.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 289 Bill: *SF1546/ Description: Revisor's bill correcting miscellaneous oversights, inconsistencies, and technical errors.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 27, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 28, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 290 Bill: *HF2087/SF1889Description: Data collection and dissemination provided, data classification proposed and modified, data release and sharing provided, and mental health records released to law enforcement in emergency situations.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 291 Bill: *SF1859/HF2905Description: State agency cooperative purchase of goods authorized.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor veto: May 29, 2004; View veto letter
Chapter: 292 Bill: *SF1787/HF1995Description: Municipalities authorized to require direct deposit of all employee payroll.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 28, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: August 1, 2004
Chapter: 293 Bill: *HF1006/SF986Description: Help America Vote Act of 2002 conformity provided, election administration provided, and campaign material disclaimer requirements conformed to constitutional limitations.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 294 Bill: *HF1793/SF1774Description: Omnibus kindergarten through 12th grade education policy bill providing general education, academic excellence, special programs and facilities; and science and social studies academic standards.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 26, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 26, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 295 Bill: *SF2263/HF2479Description: Highway contract and restriction provisions modified, electronic bidding authorized, specified transportation committee sunsets modified, vehicle restrictions modified, and other specified transportation policy provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: Various
Chapter: 296 Bill: *SF1866/HF2034Description: State contract labor agreements and compensation plans ratified.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2004
Governor approval: May 29, 2004
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2004
Effective date: May 30, 2004