INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

Monday, May 2, 2011


The following House Files were introduced:

Persell and Anzelc introduced:

H. F. 1617, A bill for an act relating to occupational safety and health; providing standards for recovery of embedded equipment and vehicles; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 182.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Regulatory Reform.

Peppin introduced:

H. F. 1618, A bill for an act relating to state government; providing for the governor to appoint the executive directors of specified state councils; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 3.922, subdivision 5; 3.9223, subdivision 5; 3.9225, subdivision 5; 3.9226, subdivision 5.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Elections.

Knuth introduced:

H. F. 1619, A bill for an act relating to energy; creating solar energy standard for utilities; regulating solar energy; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 216B.1691, subdivision 4, by adding subdivisions.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance.

Mullery introduced:

H. F. 1620, A bill for an act relating to state government; providing that laws governing purchasing from small businesses and targeted group businesses apply to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 16C.16, subdivision 12.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Higher Education Policy and Finance.

Franson introduced:

H. F. 1621, A bill for an act relating to natural resources; appropriating money for Todd County pier.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance.

Shimanski and Urdahl introduced:

H. F. 1622, A bill for an act relating to transportation; governing definition and regulation of farm trucks; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 168.002, subdivision 8; 171.01, subdivision 33; 171.02, subdivision 2.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation Policy and Finance.

Kahn and Rukavina introduced:

H. F. 1623, A bill for an act relating to gambling; authorizing the State Lottery to offer games involving sports wagering and sports wagering pools; authorizing sports bookmaking under licenses issued by the director of the State Lottery; imposing a tax on licensed sports bookmaking; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 349A.01, by adding a subdivision; 349A.02, subdivision 3; 349A.04; 349A.06, subdivisions 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11; 349A.08; 349A.09; 349A.10, subdivision 4; 349A.11, subdivision 1; 349A.12; 349A.13; 609.75, subdivision 7; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 349A.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Regulatory Reform.

Shimanski, Franson, Davids and Anderson, B. introduced:

H. F. 1624, A bill for an act relating to charter schools; modifying the property tax status of certain charter schools; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 272.02, subdivision 42.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxes.

Mariani introduced:

H. F. 1625, A bill for an act relating to education finance; extending the term of expiring operating referenda by two years.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Education Finance.

Murphy, M. introduced:

H. F. 1626, A bill for an act relating to retirement; unclassified employees retirement program; clarifying transfer of coverage provision; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 352D.02, subdivision 3.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Elections.

Murphy, M. introduced:

H. F. 1627, A bill for an act relating to retirement; general employees retirement plan of the Public Employees Retirement Association; authorizing the purchase of prior service credit for uncredited public employment by Crookston Township.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Elections.

Murphy, M. introduced:

H. F. 1628, A bill for an act relating to retirement; first class city teacher retirement fund associations; adding a definition for vesting; modifying eligibility for leave of absence, retirement, survivor, and disability benefits; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 354A.011, by adding a subdivision; 354A.094, subdivision 3; 354A.31, subdivisions 1, 5, 6; 354A.35, subdivision 2; 354A.36, subdivision 1.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Elections.

Howes introduced:

H. F. 1629, A bill for an act relating to economic development; modifying Explore Minnesota Tourism Council; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 116U.25.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration.

McElfatrick, Clark, Drazkowski and Lohmer introduced:

H. F. 1630, A bill for an act relating to public safety; providing for a conditional partial pardon of a person's criminal conviction upon successful completion of the challenge incarceration program; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 638.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary Policy and Finance.

Kriesel introduced:

H. F. 1631, A bill for an act relating to lawful gambling; authorizing sports pool tipboard games; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 349.12, subdivisions 34, 35, by adding a subdivision; 349.1711, subdivisions 1, 2, 5.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Regulatory Reform.

Clark introduced:

H. F. 1632, A bill for an act relating to crime prevention; providing for an aggressive initiative against chemical dependency; increasing the tax on alcoholic beverages to fund this initiative; eliminating obsolete language and making technical corrections; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 169A.275, subdivision 5; 169A.284, subdivision 1; 169A.54, subdivision 11; 169A.70, subdivisions 2, 3, 7, by adding subdivisions; 254B.01, subdivision 2; 254B.02, subdivision 1; 254B.04, subdivisions 1, 3; 254B.06, subdivision 1; 297G.03, subdivisions 1, 2; 297G.04, subdivisions 1, 2; 609.115, subdivision 8; 609.135, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 254A; 373; 609; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 254B.03, subdivision 4.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Finance.

Norton introduced:

H. F. 1633, A bill for an act relating lawful gambling; clarifying the use of gross profits; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 349.15, subdivision 1.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Regulatory Reform.

Hamilton introduced:

H. F. 1634, A bill for an act relating to agriculture; providing for food law enforcement; making technical and conforming changes; repealing obsolete provisions; imposing penalties; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 17.982, subdivision 1; 17.983; 25.33, subdivisions 13, 14; 25.36; 25.37; 28A.03, subdivisions 3, 5, 6, by adding a subdivision; 31.01, subdivisions 2, 3, 4, 21, 25, 28; 31.121; 31.123; 31A.02, subdivisions 13, 14, 15, 16; 31A.23; 32.01, subdivisions 11, 12; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 28A; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 34A; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 17.984; 28.15; 28A.12; 28A.13; 29.28; 31.031; 31.041; 31.05; 31.14; 31.393; 31.58; 31.592; 31.621, subdivision 5; 31.631, subdivision 4; 31.633, subdivision 2; 31.681; 31.74, subdivision 3; 31.91; 31A.24; 31A.26; 32.078; 32.475, subdivision 7; 32.61; 32.90; 34.113; Minnesota Rules, parts 1540.0010, subpart 26; 1550.0930, subparts 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; 1550.1040, subparts 3, 4, 5, 6; 1550.1260, subparts 6, 7.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance.

Hamilton introduced:

H. F. 1635, A bill for an act relating to consumer protection; amending the definition of pet dealer for the purposes of the law regulating sales of dogs and cats; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 325F.79.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance.

Franson, Lohmer, Gruenhagen and Barrett introduced:

H. F. 1636, A bill for an act relating to public health; requiring labeling of certain vaccines containing human DNA; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 145.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Reform.

Daudt, Atkins, Sanders and Hoppe introduced:

H. F. 1637, A bill for an act relating to real property; requiring transaction agents to disclose information on lenders for residential mortgage loans; requiring additional data in foreclosure notices; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 580.025, subdivision 2; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 58.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Regulatory Reform.

Hilty introduced:

H. F. 1638, A bill for an act relating to local government aid; modifying distribution; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 477A.011, subdivision 36.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxes.

LeMieur introduced:

H. F. 1639, A bill for an act relating to drivers' licenses; making being on track to graduate from high school a condition of obtaining instruction permits and drivers' licenses for applicants under 18; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 13.32, subdivision 3; 171.02, subdivision 3; 171.04, subdivision 1; 171.05, subdivisions 2, 3; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 171.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation Policy and Finance.

McNamara, Hansen, Torkelson, Falk, Cornish, Wagenius and Hausman introduced:

H. F. 1640, A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for RIM Conservation Reserve; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance.

Beard introduced:

H. F. 1641, A bill for an act relating to energy; modifying conservation improvement program; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 216B.241, subdivision 1c.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance.

Banaian introduced:

H. F. 1642, A bill for an act relating to education; providing special instruction and services that meet minimum federal special education requirements; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 125A.03; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 121A.43; 121A.67; 125A.023, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7; 125A.027; 125A.06; 125A.08; 125A.11; 125A.12; 125A.13; 125A.14; 125A.15; 125A.155; 125A.16; 125A.17; 125A.18; 125A.19; 125A.20; 125A.21; 125A.22; 125A.23; 125A.24; 125A.25; 125A.259; 125A.26; 125A.27; 125A.29; 125A.30; 125A.31; 125A.32; 125A.33; 125A.34; 125A.35; 125A.36; 125A.37; 125A.38; 125A.39; 125A.40; 125A.41; 125A.42; 125A.43; 125A.44; 125A.45; 125A.46; 125A.48; 125A.51; 125A.515, subdivisions 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10; 125A.52; 125A.53; 125A.54; 125A.55; 125A.57; 125A.58; 125A.59; 125A.60; Minnesota Rules, parts 3525.0300; 3525.0550; 3525.0700; 3525.0750; 3525.0755; 3525.0800; 3525.0850; 3525.1100; 3525.1352; 3525.1354, subpart 1; 3525.1400; 3525.1550; 3525.2325; 3525.2335, subpart 2; 3525.2340, subparts 4, 5; 3525.2350, subparts 1, 2, 3, 4; 3525.2380, subpart 1; 3525.2385; 3525.2405, subpart 1; 3525.2435; 3525.2440; 3525.2450; 3525.2455; 3525.2710; 3525.2810; 3525.2900, subparts 4, 5; 3525.3010; 3525.3100; 3525.3600.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Education Reform.

Mazorol introduced:

H. F. 1643, A bill for an act relating to the secretary of state; simplifying certain certificates issued to business entities; modifying effective date of resignations of agents; revising notice provided to organizations; allowing use of an alternate name; redefining business entities; eliminating issuance of certificates to business trusts and municipal power agencies; regulating access to, and the treatment of, certain data; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 5.001, subdivision 2; 13.355, by adding a subdivision; 302A.711, subdivision 4; 302A.734, subdivision 2; 302A.751, subdivision 1; 303.08, subdivision 2; 303.17, subdivisions 2, 3, 4; 317A.711, subdivision 4; 317A.733, subdivision 4; 317A.751, subdivision 3; 318.02, subdivisions 1, 2; 321.0809; 321.0906; 322B.826, subdivision 2; 322B.935, subdivisions 2, 3; 323A.1102; 453.53, subdivision 2; 453A.03, subdivision 2; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 5; 323A; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 302A.801; 302A.805; 308A.151; 317A.022, subdivision 1; 317A.801; 317A.805; 318.02, subdivision 5.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Elections.