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Hot List 2003 - 2004 Regular Session


This is an unofficial listing of House and Senate files that have become somewhat to very well-known.
This document is published by House Index and is offered for information purposes only.

The file that is being worked on is in BOLD type. If neither file is in bold type, both files are still in their respective bodies.


* Following bill description indicates additional bills located at the end of the HOT LIST table
X Indicates passed by body--After Conference Committee Action indicates CC Report adopted and repassed by BOTH bodies
vr Abbreviation for version
N/C Indicates no companion
( ) Senate File Chapter number


CN=Concurrence    CC=Conference    CH=Chapter

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Subject HF SF H S Status CN CC CH
911-access cell phones for seniors program 1178 1129 3/3103 Gov't Ops & Vets Aff Pol
Abortion notice reporting reqs 618 612 2/27/03 H & H Svcs Pol
Abortion; "women's right to know" 94 187 X X 4/14/03 Approval X -- (14)
Abortion; family planning grant funds restricted for abortion svcs 436 431 5/19/03 Returned to H & H Svcs Pol
Abortion; family planning grant funds restriction for abortion svcs ("taxpayers protection") 436 431 3/4/04 General Register
Abortion; informed consent; Women's Right to Know Act info medical and factual accuracy reqs 2751 2570 3/4/04 H & H Svcs Pol
Abortion; MN Constitution and United States Constitution same standard, constitutional amendment proposed 165 N/C 1/23/03 Health & Human Svcs Pol
Abortion; Partial-birth Abortion Ban Act 2003 877 N/C 3/13/03 H & H Svcs Pol
Abortion; state funds use restrictions, constitutional amendment 9 108 1/09/03 H & H Svcs Policy
Aboveground petroleum storage tank violations enforcement 2365 2299 X X 4/29/04 Approval -- -- 169
Abstinence until marriage curriculum and instruction; school district requirements 580 747 5/19/03 Returned to Ed Policy
Subject HF SF H S Status CN CC CH
Abstinence until marriage education 580 747 5/15/04 Calendar
Acupuncture insurance coverage 334 286 2/6/03 H & H Svcs Pol
Adoption; nonidentifying birth family history release requirements 653 727 X X 5/20/03 Approved -- -- (68)
Adoption; registered putative fathers to serve notice of paternity actions to interested parties 378 N/C 2/13/03 Civil Law
Advisory committees expiration dates 1174 1063 5/16/03 Re-referred to Ways & Means [see CH 87/SF333]
Ag & rural development finance provisions 2461 2428 X X 5/21/04 Approval X -- 254
Alcohol; sale to underage persons minimum administrative penalties 686 826 3/3/03 Regulated Industries
American Heritage Education in MN Public Schools Act 476 139 5/19/03 Returned to Ed Policy
ATV's, off-highway vehicles, and motorcycles operation & regulation modification 2678 X 5/14/04 House passed, sent to Senate
Bar hours extension to 2 a.m., number of licenses and municipal liquor store competition restrictions elimination, uniform off-sale hours 1493 1182 5/19/03 Returned to Rules [see CH 126/ HF719, Sec. 10-12]
Baseball; MN Twins community ownership 1925 1769 X 5/7/04 General Register
Baseball; MN Twins community ownership 1582 1557 4/25/03 Gov't Ops & Vets Aff
Subject HF SF H S Status CN CC CH
Biomass-fueled community energy systems 2490 1975 3/4/04 Jobs & Ec Dev Fin
Bonding (Governor's bill) 2346 2098 2/23/04 Cap Inv
Budget; general fund expenditure adjustment requirements HR1 X 1/21/02 Adopted
Budget; state gov't reductions and appropriations 74 79 X X 5/19/03 Conf. Committee discharged, bill tabled -- X
Bullying and intimidation policies by school boards; requirements 329 831 2/6/03 Ed Policy
Cable communications provisions modifications 2764 2608 3/4/04 Reg Ind
Campaign Finance & Public Disclosure Board and fair campaign practices 2058 1907 X X 5/28/04 Approval -- -- 277
Canada; prescription drug reimportation program 2293 2/19/04 H & H Svcs Pol
Casino in seven county metro area, agreement with racetrack, constitutional amendment 1074 N/C 3/20/03 Gov't Ops & Vets Aff
Casino: "RACINO"; gaming machines at Cantebury; horse racing purse payments 646 576 X 4/28/03 Senate -Taxes
Casino; "Racino"; gaming machines, horse racing purse payments 646 576 X 4/28/03 Senate Taxes, failed
Casino; privately owned metro casino authorization, revenue dedication to transportation, constitutional amendment proposed 2110 2185 2/16/04 Gov't Ops & Vets Aff
Subject HF SF H S Status CN CC CH
Casino; sports stadiums financing and construction SEE Stadiums
Casino; state operation and revenue sharing with Native American gov't(s) 1020 966 3/20/03 Gov't Ops & Vets Aff
Cell phones; hands-free device required while driving 122 124 1/21/03 Transp Pol
Child care center licensing fees decrease 2094 2124 2/12/04 H & H Svcs Fin
Child passenger-restraint systems and seat belts reqs modifications 2668 2577 3/11/04 Judiciary Pol & Fin
Child support; Minnesota Child Support Act; family law 110 751 5/19/03 Returned to Ways & Means (see HF 778) [see also SS CH 2/SS SF2, Art. 1, Sec. 2 & 15 - $$ but no language]
Children, families, and learning department renamed department of education 517 296 X X 5/28/03 Approval -- -- (130)
Children's Theatre Company renovation and expansion 377 285 2/13/03 Jobs & Ec Dev Fin [see SS CH 20/SS HF8, Art. 1, Sec. 8, sub.2]
Chronic wasting disease control & management 649 548 3/31/03 Env & Nat Res Fin [see CH 128/SF905
Cigarettes; fire resistance standards 2704 1791 3/11/04 Civil Law
Civil commitment; exemption for voluntary mental health treatment patients 676 634 5/19/03 Returned to State Gov't
Claims bill 2255 2038 X X 5/29/04 Line Item Vetoes (sec 2, sub 1, lines 17-22 and sec 2, sub 1, lines 22-32) X -- 271
Subject HF SF H S Status CN CC CH
Conceal and carry (see Firearms)
Consultant use limitations for state gov't 384 344 3/06/03 Gov't Ops & Vets Aff Pol [see SS CH 1/SS HF1, Art. 2, Sec. 47-48, 50-51, 54]
Contraceptive drug and device coverage by insurance companies 325 269 2/6/03 H & H Svcs Pol
Controlled substance offenses expansion to include six degrees, loitering with intent to purchase offense and drug treatment diversion program creation 1829 1802 2/5/04 Judiciary Pol & Fin
Convenience store security reqs, penalties 1190 1111 3/26/03 Comm, Jobs & Ec Dev
Cosmetology and barbering regs merger under one examiners board 3102 2953 3/18/04 Jobs & Ec Dev Fin - SEE HF2640
CriMNet SEE HF 2087, Omnibus data practices
Dangerous animal ownership limitations, registration, penalties 1593 1530 X X 5/29/04 Approval -- X 264
Death penalty 1602 N/C 5/8/03 Jud Pol & Fin
Death penalty for first-degree murder 1602 1860 5/8/03 Judiciary Pol & Fin
Debt collection agency employee registration 2187 2650 X X 5/18/04 Approval X -- 208
DHS housekeeping bill 2637 2883 X 4/26/04 Senate Health & Family Security
Subject HF SF H S Status CN CC CH
DHS licensing provisions (civilly committed sexual offender patients' bill of rights limitations) 2277 2179 X X 5/29/04 Approval -- X 288
DHS policy bill 2724 2882 X 4/26/04 Senate Health & Family Security
DNA analysis; felony offender specimen collection made permanent 382 239 2/13/03 Judiciary Pol & Fin [see SS CH 2/SS SF2, Art. 4, Sec. 24]
Do-not-call list loopholes 345 240 2/10/03 Comm, Jobs & Ec Dev
Double-bunking of inmates in levels 5 and 6, elimination of prohibition 381 241 2/13/03 Judiciary Pol & Fin [see SS CH2/SS SF2, Art. 5, Sec. 4]
Doula svcs covered by health insurance 229 432 1/29/03 H& H Svcs Policy
Driver's license information regulation; proof of identity and residency 1 87 X 4/16/03 Senate, Crime Prev & Pub Safety
Drivers licenses; school attendance as req for possession of drivers license or permit 1986 2036 3/11/04 Ed Finance
DWI; blood alcohol reduction from 0.10 to 0.08 97 58 X X 5/27/04 Approval -- X 283
DWI; chemical test submission refusal penalties 499 603 2/20/03 Judiciary Pol & Fin [see SS CH2/SS SF2, Art. 9, Sec. 4-6]
DWI; per se alcohol concentration reduction from 0.10 to 0.08 97 58 1/16/03 Judiciary Policy & Fin
DWI; staggered sentencing program 387 389 2/13/03 Judiciary Pol & Fin [see SS CH2/SS SF2, Art. 9]
Subject HF SF H S Status CN CC CH
Economic Security Department and Employment & Economic Development Department merged 2386 2350 X X 5/18/04 Approval -- -- 206
Elections provisions 1119 1035 X X 5/19/03 Conf. Committee discharged, bill tabled -- X
Elections; Help America Vote Act; federal conformity, complaint process 1006 986 X 5/15/03 Senate, Rules
Electronics with cathode ray tubes; waste management programs 882 838 3/13/03 Env & Nat Resources Pol
English as the official language of Minnesota 163 21 1/23/03 Gov't Ops & Vets Affairs Pol
ERA; equal rights amendment, constitutional amendment 629 107 2/27/03 Civil Law
Ethanol; 10% content requirement in all gas sold in Minnesota 899 895 4/3/03 Transp Policy [see CH 107/SF990, Sec. 30]
Fantasy sports leagues authorization 642 723 5/19/03 Returned to Gov't Ops & Vets Aff Pol
Farm products liens and financing statements regulation 2442 2437 X X 5/14/04 Approval -- -- 191
Farm work restricted driver's licenses; conditions for operating motor vehicle modifications 571 623 2/24/03 Transp Pol
Fertility; artificial insemination parentage provisions 818 814 5/19/03 Returned to Civil Law
Fertility; Assisted Reproduction Act; surrogacy agreements 792 813 3/10/03 Civil Law
Subject HF SF H S Status CN CC CH
Finance department 943 997 X X 5/27/03 Approval [see also SS CH1/SS HF1, Art. 2, Sec. 36-38, 127] X -- 112
Fire safety; automatic sprinkler system reqs for places of public assembly, fireworks displays prohibition, insurance surcharges, penalties 787 678 3/10/03 Comm, Jobs & Ec Dev
Firearms; MN Personal Protection Act (conceal and carry) and DNR technical provisions 823 842 X X 4/28/02 Approved X -- (28)
Firearms; persons convicted of crimes of violence (felon) prohibited from possession for life 538 585 2/20/03 Judiciary Pol & Fin [see CH 28/SF842, Art. 3]
Fireworks; indoor displays require permit from fire marshal 725 735 3/6/03 Judiciary Pol & Fin [see SS CH 2/SS SF2, Art. 4, Sec. 28]
Flags; real estate display restrictions prohibition 2410 2593 X X 5/19/04 Passed House, returned to Senate
Forecast bill; K-12 and health & human services appropriations adjustments 2867 2732 X X 5/29/04 Approval X -- 272
Forest management investment fund 2660 2317 3/11/04 Env & Nat Resources Fin
France; international weapons sale violations determination to result in disposal of state board of investment stocks in corporations doing business in France 1323 N/C 3/31/03 Gov't Ops & Vets Aff Pol
Gambling; tipboard games 2520 2434 3/11/04 Taxes
Gambling; tribal-state compacts modifications 2760 2553 3/4/04 Gov't Ops & Vets Aff
Game and fish 789 887 5/19/03 Returned to Env & Nat Resources Pol [see SS HF53]
Subject HF SF H S Status CN CC CH
Gangs; criminal gangs strike force funding restoration 1659 1734 2/2/04 Judiciary Pol & Fin
Gangs; criminal gangs strike force funding restored 1659 2/2/04 Judiciary Pol & Fin
Gas drive-offs; fueling up without paying penalties increase 2763 2321 X 5/6/04 Senate Crime Prev & Public Safety
Governor's staff, commissioners, etc; state vehicle assignment prohibition 577 N/C 2/24/03 Gov't Ops & Vets Affairs Pol
Gov't employees wages and salaries freeze 793 773 4/7/03 State Gov't Fin
Grading; public school uniform statewide grading scale task force and recommendations 1738 1722 3/15/04 Gov't Ops & Vets Aff
Guthrie Theater construction funding, bonds 254 115 1/30/03 Jobs & Ec Dev Fin [ss SS CH 20/SS HF8, Art. 1, Sec. 8, sub. 3]
Health care/health plans reform (Bradley) 1681 2/2/04 H & H Svcs Pol
Health care; MN resident right to affordable, basic health care; constitutional amendment proposed 2400 2333 2/23/04 H & H Svcs Pol
Health data collection repealer, health commissioner not to adopt certain rules 297 795 5/19/03 Returned to H & H Svcs Fin
Health occupations licensing and reqs 2175 2351 X X 5/29/04 Approval -- X 279
Heritage Enhancement Fund, sales tax increase, constitutional amendment proposed 1166 401 5/12/04 Ways & Means
Subject HF SF H S Status CN CC CH
Higher ed; tuition reciprocity requirement modifications 77 N/C 1/16/03 Hi Ed Fin
Homeowners Protection Act; mold contamination 1801 2248 5/15/04 Calendar
Hydrogen from ethanol for affordable electricity; research and demonstration project 2229 2521 3/11/04 Ag & Rural Dev Fin
Identity theft criminal penalty increase 431 254 2/17/03 Judiciary Pol & Fin [see SS CH2/SS SF2, Art. 8, Sec. 9, 18]
Identity theft reporting and venue 821 980 X X 5/27/03 Approval -- X (106)
Immunization reqs relating to conscientious beliefs and notice modifications 1398 1254 4/1/03 H & H Svcs Pol
Initiative and referendum 250 1565 1/30/03 Gov Ops & Vets Affairs Pol
Initiative and referendum, constitutional amendment proposed 250 1565 2/19/04 Ways & Means
Internet sellers requirement to collect state and local taxes (by resolution) 207 232 1/27/03 Taxes
Internet/telecom access equity aid for school districts 2195 2123 2/19/04 Ed Finance
Invasive and non-native species control, penalties 2363 2211 X X 5/29/04 Approval X -- 243
Iraq; resolution memorializing Congress to protect health of military personnel serving in Iraq 1571 N/C 4/24/03 Gov't Ops & Vets Aff
Subject HF SF H S Status CN CC CH
Iraq; resolution to President and Congress in support of troops, day of prayer request 1091 N/C X 4/16/03 Senate, Rules
ISTS; individual sewage treatment systems 510 503 2/20/03 Env & Nat Res Pol
Job opportunity building zones 3 496 3/10/03 Taxes (see SS CH 21/SS HF7, Art. 1)
Job reference info disclosure protections; schools required to disclose acts of violence and inappropriate sexual contact 480 837 X 5/19/03 Senate, Returned to Judiciary
Labor agreements; state employee labor agreements and compensation ratification; exceptions 330 293 X X 4/9/03 Approval -- -- (11)
Labor; state labor contracts ratification 2034 1866 X X 5/29/04 Approval -- -- 296
Landlords and tenants; rental security deposit interest rates 438 645 X X 5/16/03 Approved -- -- (52)
Lands bill 2334 2204 X X 5/29/04 Approval -- X 262
Lead sinkers sale & use prohibition 192 23 2/10/03 Returned to Author
License plates; "Choose Life" special plates; adoption support account 515 N/C 2/20/03 Transp Pol
License plates; "United We Stand" special plates; anti-terrorism account 418 153 2/13/03 Transportation Pol
License/tabs maximum on cars increase and transportation funding provisions 1372 1284 3/31/03 Transp Fin (see CH 19/SS HF 5, Art. 2, Sec. 48 & Art. 3)
Subject HF SF H S Status CN CC CH
Life estate and joint tenancy continuation allowance effective date modification, refunds 2525 2667 3/15/04 Judiciary Pol & Fin
Lottery gaming machines and card games at a gaming facility authorization 2135 2015 4/21/04 Taxes
Marijuana; Compassionate Use Act; medicinal use 1440 1328 4/2/03 H & H Svcs Pol
Marriage as union between a man and a woman definition, constitutional amendment proposed 2798 2715 X 3/25/04 Senate Judiciary
Marriage; judicial branch not to define marriage 3003 4/1/04 Senate Rules
Marriage; repeal of prohibition on first cousins 107 N/C 1/16/03 Civil Law
Mary McEvoy endowment fund for young children 1583 1445 4/25/03 Ed Fin
Massage and Asian bodywork therapists; registration system 694 689 3/3/03 H & H Svcs Pol
Medical assistance eligibility; asset transfers prohibition exception 2581 2112 X X 5/28/04 Approval -- -- 266
Medical assistance, public assistance; asset diversion, excess homestead equity applied to long-term care costs, income and asset transfers extended (72 mos.), ineligibility period, exceptions 1269 912 3/27/03 H & H Svcs Fin (see SS CH 14/SS HF6)
Medical assistance; state and county cost share 2119 2046 2/16/04 H & H Svcs Fin
Medical malpractice liability reform 2038 2385 2/12/04 Civil Law
Subject HF SF H S Status CN CC CH
Mental health; patients' family members access to health records 847 729 3/13/03 H & H Svcs Pol
Mental retardation; cost of services parental contribution modifications 1923 1947 2/9/04 H & H Svcs Finance
Mercury switch removal by motor vehicle recyclers 2602 1934 3/26/04 Rules
Methamphetamine manufacturing 1989 1580 3/15/04 Judiciary Pol & Fin
Methamphetamine; crime of attempted manufacture definition, penalties 416 500 2/13/03 Judiciary Pol & Fin (see SS CH 2/SS SF2, Art. 8, Sec. 2-3, 19)
Methamphetamine-related crimes 2700 2148 3/3/04 Judiciary Pol & Fin
Metropolitan Airports Commission chair confirmation and salary, member terms 2694 2336 3/15/04 General Register
Military reservists salary differential 294 117 X X 5/28/03 Approval -- X 123
Military; appropriations for expenses for those called to active state duty 1094 1396 3/27/03 Ways & Means
Milk availability and sale in public schools, beverage vendor contracts 915 903 3/17/03 Ag Policy
Minimum wage increase 102 3 1/16/03 Comm, Jobs, & Ec Dev
Minimum wage increase 102 3 X 4/14/04 Comm, Jobs & Ec Dev
Subject HF SF H S Status CN CC CH
MinnesotaCare provider tax repealer, savings pass-through, cigarette and tobacco tax increase 29 114 4/30/03 Returned to author
MNCare; diabetic supplies and equipment coverage 2873 2724 3/8/04 H & H Svcs Fin
MNCare; vision services coverage 2709 2585 3/15/04 H & H Svcs Fin
Mourning dove hunting season 530 698 2/16/04 General Orders - SEE HF 2368, Omnibus game and fish
Mourning dove hunting season 530 698 5/19/03 Returned to Env & Nat Resources Pol (was reintroduced during Special Session, was not passed)
National Guard tuition reimbursement increase 1820 1838 2/19/04 State Gov't Fin
National Guard; guard or reserve status employer inquiry prohibition 1783 1609 3/22/04 Jud Pol & Fin
Natural resources provisions (Ozment) 2212 2216 X X 5/28/04 Approval X -- 255
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001; social studies and science standards authorization and implementation 2558 2780 X 3/22/04 Senate Education
Nonpublic schools subject to state high school graduation reqs, Pupil Fair Dismissal Act, and criminal background checks if families claim education-related expense tax reimbursement 1787 2/2/04 Ed Pol
Northstar commuter rail system appropriations and state bonds 53 N/C 1/13/03 Transp Fin
Northstar commuter rail; federal funds used for bus rapid transit 2372 2/23/04 Transp Fin
Subject HF SF H S Status CN CC CH
Northstar Trail Corridor bonds and funding 3140 3007 3/25/04 Transp Fin
Nuclear & radioactive material fees modifications, Nuclear Regulatory Commission state agreement approval 2970 2869 X X 5/29/04 Approval X -- 236
Nuclear energy; reactor phase-out and replacement with alternatives 1060 929 3/20/03 Regulated Industries
Nuclear; dry cask storage at Prairie Island, radioactive waste management and renewable energy 775 794 X X 5/19/03 Senate, Returned from House w/amends, message not taken (see SS CH 11/SS HF9)
Obesity/weight gain from food consumption; actions prohibited 3164 4/5/04 Civil Law
Off-highway vehicle usage restrictions 941 850 X 5/14/03 Env & Nat Res Pol (see CH 128 / SF905)
Omnibus agriculture and rural development 752 990 X X 5/27/03 Approval (see also CH 128 / SF905) -- X (107)
Omnibus agriculture and rural development finance 2755 2731 X 4/15/04 Senate tabled
Omnibus banking 1039 1069 X X 5/16/03 Approval -- -- (51)
Omnibus bonding 1469 1401 X 5/15/03 Senate, Taxes (see CH 127 / SF1505) (see also SS CH 21/SS HF7)
Omnibus bonding bill 2991 3057 X -- 5/6/04 Failed in Senate
Omnibus budget balancing 1535 1500 5/19/03 Returned to Ways & Means (see CH 133 / SF675, Art. 1, Sec. 6) (see also SS CH 19/SS HF5, Art. 4)
Subject HF SF H S Status CN CC CH
Omnibus data practices 2087 1889 X X 5/29/04 Approval -- X 290
Omnibus data practices 1111 1180 X X 5/19/03 (was SF568) Conf. Committee discharged, bill tabled -- X
Omnibus deficit reduction bill - Senate (Veterans homes wood shop profits - House) 956 982 X X 4/7/04 Senate passed
Omnibus education finance (E-12) 1404 1528 X X 5/19/03 Conf. Committee discharged, bill tabled (see SS CH 9/SS HF51) -- X
Omnibus environment & natural resources 1867 1629 X 4/15/04 Senate tabled
Omnibus environment, natural resources, ag, and economic development finance 779 905 X X 5/28/03 Approval w/line item veto X -- (128)
Omnibus family law 778 758 X 3/11/04 Senate Finance - SEE House vr of SF1758, tabled in Senate
Omnibus family law bill (contains child support calculation and accounting by obligee language) 778 758 X 5/19/03 Senate, Stricken from General Orders, Tabled (see SS CH 2/SS SF2)
Omnibus gambling 2521 2435 X X 4/30/04 Approval -- -- 172
Omnibus gambling 1244 1153 X X 5/27/03 Approval X -- 110
Omnibus game and fish; mourning dove hunting season 2368 2203 X X 5/19/04 Approval X -- 215
Omnibus health and human services finance supplemental budget bill 1681 1915 X 4/15/04 Senate tabled
Subject HF SF H S Status CN CC CH
Omnibus higher-ed finance 1568 675 X X 5/28/03 Approval X -- (133)
Omnibus jobs & economic development 3090 2591 X 4/15/04 Senate tabled
Omnibus jobs and economic development finance 748 798 X X 5/2/03 Senate, Tabled (see CH 128 / SF905, Art. 10) (see also SS CH 20/SS HF8) -- X
Omnibus judiciary finance, criminal justice, public safety and corrections bill (Supplemental budget bill - Senate) 2028 1848 X X 4/28/04 Message from Senate tabled
Omnibus K-12 education policy bill 1793 1774 X X 5/26/04 Approval -- X 294
Omnibus liquor 719 143 X X 5/28/03 Approval -- X 126
Omnibus liquor bill 2816 2696 X X 5/29/04 VETOED X -- 237
Omnibus pension 656 190 4/24/03 Rules (see SS CH 12/SS SF22)
Omnibus pension bill 1086 676 X X 5/29/04 Approval X -- 267
Omnibus public finance bill 3081 2846 X 5/11/04 Senate tabled
Omnibus state government finance 2684 2687 X 4/15/04 Senate tabled
Omnibus supplemental budget bill - Senate (Omnibus judiciary finance bill - House) 2028 1848 X X 4/28/04 Message from Senate tabled
Subject HF SF H S Status CN CC CH
Omnibus tax 1597 N/C X X 5/19/03 Senate desk (see CH 127 / SF1505) (see also SS CH 12/SS HF7 -- X
Omnibus tax bill 2540 2302 X X 4/29/04 Senate passed
Omnibus tax policy 1565 1505 X X 5/25/03 Approval X -- (127)
Omnibus transportation finance bill 3141 X 4/15/04 Senate tabled
Orphanage; moratorium, study 1116 3/24/03 H & H Svcs Pol
Ovarian cancer surveillance tests insurance coverage for those at risk 2685 2560 3/10/04 H & H Svcs Pol
Parental consent for medical treatments, access to minor's medical records 352 570 X 5/12/04 Senate Health & Family Security
Parental consent for medical treatments, access to minor's medical records 352 570 2/10/03 H & H Svcs Pol
Paternity presumptions (HF778, Omnibus Family Law bill attached to this bill in the House on 5/11/04) 1857 1758 X X 5/14/04 Returned to Senate w/House amend, tabled
Patient consent to collect certain health data 164 N/C 1/23/03 H & H Svcs Policy
Patient Safety and Consumer Information Act 2127 2080 X X 5/15/04 Approval -- -- 198
Patients' bill of rights; civilly committed sexual offenders SEE HF2277, DHS licensing bill
Subject HF SF H S Status CN CC CH
PCBs; polychlorinated byphenyls waste management 2500 2422 X X 5/10/07 Approval -- -- 176
Personal rapid transit demonstration project 1686 1704 3/11/04 Cap Invest
Pharmacists refusal to dispense certain drugs for moral and religious reasons 516 N/C 2/20/03 H & H Svcs Pol
Phosphorous in dishwashing detergent restrictions 257 203 1/30/03 Env & Nat Res Pol
Phosphorus use in fertilizers prohibition 2005 1949 X X 5/10/04 Approval -- -- 179
Pickles; home canned food sale at farmers markets authorization 1864 3/1/04 H & H Svcs Pol - SEE SF2428, Ag & rural dev finance bill
Pledge of allegiance recitation in public schools 6 287 X X 5/27/03 Approval -- X (120)
Pre K-12 general education, ed excellence, special programs, libraries, state agencies, and rulemaking (Sykora) 1789 2/2/04 Ed Policy
Predatory offenders without primary addresses registration 2104 1911 3/11/04 Judiciary Pol & Fin
Prescription drug assistance program; MN board on aging to administer 411 544 2/20/03 H & H Svcs Fin
Prescription drug discount program 5 398 2/13/03 H & H Svcs Fin
Prevailing wage; state reqs repealer 832 N/C 3/13/03 Comm, Jobs & Ec Dev
Subject HF SF H S Status CN CC CH
Prisons; individuals committed to the state housed in private prisons, commissioner to request proposals 2514 2598 2/26/04 Judiciary Pol & Fin
Prisons; state correctional capacity increase plan, report 380 242 2/13/03 Judiciary Pol & Fin
Profile of learning; repeal and replacement 302 481 X X 5/21/03 Approved X -- 129
Public health emergencies policy 2436 2512 X 5/6/04 Senate Rules
Renewable Energy for a New Economic Development Horizon Act 1515 1531 4/30/03 Reg Ind
Rest areas lease agreements 1414 1355 4/2/03 Transp Pol (see SS CH 19/SS HF5, Art. 2, Sec. 67, report)
Rest areas; appropriation for continued operation 1513 1439 4/9/03 Transp Fin
Revenue Department policy bill 2552 2716 2/26/04 Taxes
Revisor bill 273 195 X X 3/20/03 - Approval -- -- 2
Revisor's bill 2577 2131 X X 5/19/04 Approval -- -- 228
Rioting by post-secondary students; penalties 1730 2834 3/15/04 General Register
Rioting; postsecondary institution; penalties for students convicted of rioting 1557 1501 4/22/03 Hi Ed Fin
Subject HF SF H S Status CN CC CH
Sales tax portion dedicated for natural resources; heritage enhancement fund & council; constitutional amendment 556 621 2/20/03 Env & Nat Res Pol
School bus safety training, school district bus safety responsibilities 682 627 5/19/03 Returned to Ed Pol (see SS CH 19/SS HF5, Art. 1)
School district employees health insurance pool 2384 2491 3/4/04 Ed Policy
Schools; Safe School Zone Law; speed limits 658 469 5/19/03 Returned to Transp Fin (see SS CH 19/ SS HF5, Art. 2, Sec. 27)
Seasonal recreational property (noncommercial); state property tax exemption 369 N/C 2/13/03 Taxes
Seat belt violations; primary offense, all passengers required to wear seat belt 1150 434 3/24/03 Transp Pol
Seat belt violations; primary offense, penalties increase, "Herb Brooks Memorial Highway Safety Act" 1663 2/2/04 Transp Pol
Seat belt violations; primary offense, penalties increased, "Herb Brooks Memorial Highway Safety Act" 1663 2/2/04 Transp Pol
Service animals; harming; penalties and restitution 596 310 2/24/03 Judiciary Pol & Fin
Sex offender tracking bracelets 2219 1893 2/19/04 Judiciary Pol & Fin
Sex offenders from other states risk level assessments, community notification expansion, info sharing 2231 2951 3/15/04 Judiciary Pol & Fin
Sex offenders polygraphic exams 2061 1833 2/12/04 Judiciary Pol & Fin
Subject HF SF H S Status CN CC CH
Sex offenders; Corrections Board creation, level III sex offender civil commitment determination 2149 2008 2/16/04 Judiciary Pol & Fin
Sex offenders; criminal sexual conduct crimes provisions, life penalty, MN Sex Offender Review Board, petitions for release review 2308 2486 3/15/04 Judiciary Pol & Fin
Sex offenders; level III predatory offenders pictures taken every 2 yrs 2220 2051 2/19/04 Judiciary Pol & Fin
Sexual abuse; childhood sexual abuse civil action period modified 386 575 X X 5/19/03 Conf. Committee discharged, bill tabled -- X
Sexual orientation removed from Human Rights Act 341 545 2/6/03 Civil Law
Shooting range provisions 327 462 2/16/04 General Register
Shooting ranges; generally accepted operating practices 327 462 5/19/03 Returned to Env & Nat Resources Pol
Smoking in chemical dependency treatment or mental health programs authorization 2312 1827 2/23/04 H & H Svcs Pol
Smoking prohibition in certain public places, places of employment, public transportation, and public meetings 2411 2381 2/23/04 H & H Svcs Pol
Social security numbers use and display restrictions 1516 N/C 4/9/03 Comm, Jobs & Ec Dev
Social studies graduation standards proposal deadline extension 2176 2188 2/19/04 Ed Policy - SEE HF1793, Art 6, Omnibus K-12 Ed policy bill
Spam; unauthorized email message transmission protections 2948 2622 3/10/04 Comm, Jobs & Ec Dev
Subject HF SF H S Status CN CC CH
Speed limits/violations; up to 5 miles over 60 mph limit not on driving record, trunk highway limits study and adjustment 1071 1248 X 3/29/04 Senate Finance
Speed limits; 65 mph daytime and 55 mph nighttime limits on paved two-lane highways 1071 1248 4/28/03 Ways & Means
Sports wagering and bookmaking 830 N/C 3/13/03 Gov't Ops & Vets Aff Pol
Stadium; metropolitan stadium authority establishment, members and powers 3089 2536 5/5/04 Ways & Means
Stadiums; sports stadiums financing and construction, casino licensed, appropriation, constitutional amendment proposed 1716 2/2/04 Gov't Ops & Vets Aff
State employees; early retirement incentives 1432 858 4/2/03 Gov't Ops & Vets Aff Pol (see SS CH 12/ SS SF22, Art. 1)
State employees; insurance premiums state contribution limitation 1099 1047 4/2/03 State Gov't Finance
State lottery oversight council establishment 1520 1456 4/10/03 State Gov't Fin (see SS CH 1/SS HF1, Art. 2, Sec. 101)
Stem cell and human embryo research funding restrictions 2026 2129 2/12/04 H & H Svcs Pol
Stem cell research state policy 2049 2077 2/12/04 H & H Svcs Pol
Students; permission to carry epinephrine nonsyringe injectors 1915 1880 3/15/04 General Register
Students; secondary students permission to carry and use nonprescription pain relief 1916 1881 2/9/04 Ed Policy
Subject HF SF H S Status CN CC CH
Tattoos; minors prohibited 878 N/C 3/13/03 Comm, Jobs & Ec Dev
Tax incentives for certain retailers limitations 2316 2478 3/17/04 Taxes
Taxes; exemptions and deductions modifications; rates, gas, fuel, sales, and motor vehicle sales taxes (Jaros) 1419 N/C 4/2/03 Taxes
Taxes; income, estate, property, sales and use, and cigarette and tobacco products; policy and administrative changes; IRC conformity 760 1008 3/6/03 Taxes (see CH 127 / SF1505) (see also SS CH 21/SS HF7)
Taxes; property, income, corporate franchise, sales and use, and gross earnings; technical and administrative changes 759 1007 3/6/03 Taxes (see CH 127 / SF1505)
Taxpayer's Bill of Rights 3135 1073 3/25/04 Taxes
Telecommunications Consumer Privacy Act 470 487 2/17/03 Comm, Jobs & Ec Dev
Telecommunications; directory assistance, cable systems, wireless customer protections, calling areas, telephone company plans 2151 2774 X X 5/29/04 Approval -- X 261
Tobacco product tax increase, MNCare provider tax decrease, MCHA assessment elimination 2533 2468 3/10/04 Taxes
Tobacco sales to minors; uniform penalties 561 992 5/19/03 Returned to Civil Law
Traffic signal violations detection and citation by photographic evidence 508 439 2/20/03 Transp Pol
Traffic signal violations enforcement through photographic evidence 650 608 2/27/03 Transp Pol
Subject HF SF H S Status CN CC CH
Traffic; hazardous traffic condition pupil transportation zones 388 470 2/13/03 Ed Fin
Transportation policy bill; second highway beltline around metropolitan area planning, toll road, driver's license, and vehicle registration regulation 2247 2335 X 5/13/04 Senate tabled
Transportation; MNDOT housekeeping bill 2479 2263 X X 5/29/04 Approval -- X 295
Tuition reciprocity program reqs modifications 1872 1825 2/05/04 Hi Ed Fin
Unemployment insurance provisions 2235 2243 X X 5/10/04 Approval -- -- 183
Uniform Commercial Code revision 1983 1805 X X 4/26/04 Approval -- -- 162
Uniform Limited Partnership Act 1824 1803 X X 5/15/04 Approval -- -- 199
Uniform Parentage Act 453 98 2/17/03 Civil Law
Veterans homes wood shop profits (Deficit reduction bill - Senate) 956 982 X X 4/7/04 Senate passed (for Veterans homes wood shop profits language SEE House vr of SF1080)
Video games; sale or rental of restricted games to minors prohibition 713 35 3/6/03 Comm, Jobs & Ec Dev
Voting; uniform statewide voting system 1703 1666 5/15/04 Calendar
Wellstones; Paul and Sheila Wellstone center for community building appropriations and bonds 101 1 1/16/03 Job & Ec Dev Fin (see SS CH 20/ SS HF8, Art. 1, Sec. 4, Sub. 3)
Subject HF SF H S Status CN CC CH
Wind energy development 2268 2584 2/19/04 Reg Ind
Wine off-sale in grocery stores 938 914 3/17/03 Regulated Industries
Wireless consumer protections 1692 1862 3/1/04 General Register
Workers' compensation provisions; "personal injury" definition to include injury from certain vaccines, alternative benefits 2915 2844 5/15/04 Calendar

Bullying and intimidation policies by school boards; requirements ...907
Casino: "RACINO"; gaming machines at Cantebury; horse racing purse payments ...1208
Double-bunking of inmates in levels 5 and 6, elimination of prohibition ...1053
Driver's license information regulation; proof of identity and residency ...24
DWI; per se alcohol concentration reduction from 0.10 to 0.08 ...1200
English as the official language of Minnesota ...220
Iraq; resolution to President and Congress in support of troops, day of prayer request ...1010
Minimum wage increase ...442
Mourning dove hunting season ...529
Northstar commuter rail system appropriations and state bonds ...116, 1233
Prescription drug assistance program; MN board on aging to administer ...616,617
Prescription drug discount program ...281, 799
Sales tax portion dedicated for natural resources; heritage enhancement fund & council; constitutional amendment ...557
Traffic; hazardous traffic condition pupil transportation zones ...353, 1038

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