All Titles by Chapter Number - New Laws 2007 Return to New Laws 2007
Federal conformity
Many Minnesotans received additional tax benefits for 2006.
HF8/SF17/CH1
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Great Lakes compact signed
Minnesota is the first state to approve a Great Lakes water usage compact, more than six years in the making.
HF110/SF38/CH2
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Renewable Energy Standard
Minnesota now has the most aggressive renewable energy standard in the United States.
HF4/SF4/CH3
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Fund usage
An Asian cultural center can now access money allocated in a 2006 law.
HF87/SF257/CH4
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Transferring HAVA funds
Help America Vote Act appropriations can be reallocated.
HF160/SF103/CH5
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Association name change
The Metropolitan Intercounty Association can change its name.
HF935/SF736/CH6
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Recovering student transfers
Students at recovery-focused high schools can participate in sponsored activities.
HF1425/SF1499/CH7
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Background check provisions
A new law modifies child placement background check requirements.
HF1008/SF985/CH8
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Minimum limits changed
General insurance liability coverage minimums raised.
HF1364/SF1168/CH9
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E-filing for utilities
Statutes are clarified for utility companies to file documents electronically.
HF1678/SF1294/CH10
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Paying homage to supporters
Incentive program renamed for two former legislators.
HF736/SF636/CH11
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Trust company wording changes
Statutes relating to trust companies see technical changes in some terminology.
HF1441/SF792/CH12
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Revising, updating statutes
Annual revisor’s law corrects errors and omissions.
HF1200/SF983/CH13
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Ensuring benefits
An irrevocable fund is established to pay for Duluth retirees.
HF163/SF60/CH14
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County EDA expands
Meeker County can expand its Economic Development Agency.
HF1429/SF1332/CH15
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Fund replenishment
A loan program for farmers gets cash infusion.
HF274/SF227/CH16
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Filling a vacancy
Process to appoint a civil service director is eased.
HF1432/SF1133/CH17
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Mortgage broker regulations
A new law regulates certain practices of mortgage brokers and lenders.
HF1004/SF809/CH18
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Expert assistance
Three commissioners can be Board of Animal Health consultants.
HF878/SF1263/CH19
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Extra time to apply
Wind power incentive extended for person with postal problems.
HF472/SF239/CH20
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Bonus for the officers
Commissioned officers in the National Guard will qualify for a reenlistment bonus and a tuition grant.
HF1594/SF952/CH21
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Insurance verification law repealed
A law seen as more problematic than it was worth has been eliminated.
HF448/SF1912/CH22
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Local turnbacks
A pair of highway segments returned to local governments.
HF539/SF600/CH23
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Spillage prevention
Campground owners have a new tool to protect drinking water.
HF2090/SF2111/CH24
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Updated personnel policies
Scott County to give position preference to veterans.
HF1490/SF1419/CH25
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Recorder appointment
Beltrami County recorder position becomes appointed.
HF1193/SF1098/CH26
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Charter commission funding increase (VETO)
The amount of money a charter commission can be allocated will remain the same.
HF1105/SF1017/CH27
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Penalty waiver
A fine could be waived for not hauling a required diesel-biodiesel blend.
HF1300/SF1069/CH28
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Funding assistance
Minnesota’s sesquicentennial funding group can accept donations.
HF2135/SF1949/CH29
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Environment funding
Trust fund allocations made to natural resources projects.
HF293/SF450/CH30
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Land Planning Act (VETO)
The elimination of some references in the Metropolitan Land Planning Act did not occur.
HF881/SF981/CH31
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Deficiency funding
A new law covers unexpected expenses in fiscal year 2007.
HF958/SF846/CH32
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Sunset repealed
A new law eliminates the sunset date for the Minnesota State Council on Disability.
HF1294/SF1483/CH33
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Clearing up conflict
A law clarifies conflicts of interest on a medical board.
HF1872/SF1807/CH34
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DOER housekeeping changes
Statutory technical corrections to the Department of Employee Relations are now law.
HF1267/SF1236/CH35
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Firewood restricted on state lands
State parks and forests visitors cannot bring in their own firewood.
HF1016/SF420/CH36
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Determining safe limits
The health commissioner is to develop health risk limits for chemicals.
HF1444/SF1105/CH37
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Capital investment bill (VETO)
Project costs will increase, bill supporters say.
HF886/SF2157/CH38
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Understanding exclusions
Workers’ compensation federal exclusion information will be required.
HF1865/SF1787/CH39
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Gas protection
Radon control must be adopted as part of the State Building Code.
HF993/SF1735/CH40
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Reportable events listing expanded
The list of reportable events under the Health Care Events Reporting Act of 2003 has expanded.
HF1990/SF1790/CH41
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Help for sexual assault victims
A new law establishes a standard of care for sexual assault victims.
HF1442/SF1266/CH42
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Firefighter savings
Nonprofit firefighter corporations will be added to the list of governmental units able to buy goods at set prices.
HF465/SF321/CH43
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Regulation changes
A new law makes changes to the regulation of financial institutions and fees for registering credit service organizations.
HF2056/SF1920/CH44
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Ag and vets programming see significant funding increases
The omnibus agriculture and veterans affairs finance law provides a nearly 70 percent funding increase for military and veterans and a 20 percent increase for the Department of Agriculture.
HF2227/SF1925/CH45
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Saying no to extra hours
Nurses employed at state facilities will be able to refuse overtime hours.
HF966/SF817/CH46
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Ticket resale
Selling tickets for more than face-value becomes legal.
HF189/SF372/CH47
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Recycling e-waste
A statewide system aims to help consumers recycle old TVs and other unwanted electronics devices.
HF854/SF235/CH48
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Sibling connection
Separated children will have an easier time connecting with each other.
HF1400/SF358/CH49
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Provider designation
Essential community providers designation and status authority is altered.
HF918/SF555/CH50
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Meeting training requirements
Veterans have some assurance they will have a chance to get caught up on any new training required to keep a state license or certification related to their job current.
HF272/SF699/CH51
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Plugging vacancies
It is now easier for counties to fill commissioner seats.
HF269/SF124/CH52
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Electronic bullying unplugged
School districts required adopt policy on electronic bullying.
HF504/SF646/CH53
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Public safety finance and policy provisions
An omnibus law provides more than $2 billion in funding, stiffer penalties for certain offenses and increased protection for crime victims.
HF829/SF650/CH54
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First economic development bill (VETO)
The first omnibus economic development finance bill was vetoed.
HF/SF2089/CH55
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State Government finance bill (VETO)
Controversial items sinks first state government bill.
HF953/SF1997/CH56
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Funding boosts for environment, energy
A new law increases funding for cleaning up impaired waters and developing renewable power.
HF2410/SF2096/CH57
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Health and human services finance bill (VETO)
It was back to the drawing board for health and human services committee conferees.
HF297/SF2171/CH58
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Healthier work force
Cities will be able to provide wellness programs to their employees.
HF905/SF1311/CH59
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Hearing aid coverage
Insurance companies required to cover hearing aids for all childhood conditions.
HF633/SF805/CH60
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Public defender housekeeping language
A new law clarifies a number of statutory public defense provisions.
HF455/SF300/CH61
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Stay near the gas pump
People filling their vehicles with gas will have to stay close to the dispenser nozzle.
HF2045/SF1193/CH62
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State contracts ratified
Labor agreements and compensation plans approved during the 2006 interim are law.
HF1598/SF1073/CH63
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Airport zoning regulations
A new law alters airport zoning disclosure requirements for property sellers.
HF556/SF218/CH64
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Higher Ed bill (VETO)
The first attempt at increased higher education funding got a failing grade.
HF797/SF1989/CH65
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Preventative coverage
Colorectal screening will be covered by insurance.
HF1287/SF1705/CH66
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More rulemaking authority
State surplus property acquisition and disposal addressed by new law.
HF1493/SF2030/CH67
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Future fuel purchasing
State agencies can use forward pricing for purchasing diesel fuel.
HF1555/SF1902/CH68
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Substance abuse
Chemically addicted women who are pregnant are subject to early intervention and civil commitment.
HF738/SF322/CH69
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Authority modified
Permanent permission given for Hennepin County design-build provisions.
HF1708/SF1509/CH70
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Air bag replacement
Motor vehicle airbags must be replaced with those specific to the vehicle.
HF1704/SF1464/CH71
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Shifting liability
A new law clarifies insurance coverage on a rental vehicle.
HF1712/SF744/CH72
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Plat statutes updated
A new law provides modifications to statutes specific to plats.
HF1919/SF2161/CH73
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Fighting mortgage fraud
A new law aims to stop rip-off mortgagors.
HF931/SF988/CH74
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Regaining property control
A new law gives control of two buildings back to Little Falls.
HF756/SF585/CH75
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Recordkeeping update
A new law clarifies requirements for storing digital government records.
HF1339/SF1557/CH76
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Heating and cooling state buildings
Geothermal and solar thermal applications will be studied for use in heating and cooling state buildings.
HF1034/SF538/CH77
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Name change
The Scott County Housing and Redevelopment Authority has been renamed.
HF1161/SF1045/CH78
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Airplane insurance goes up
Owners of airplanes will need to increase certain insurance policy minimums.
HF772/SF608/CH79
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Collision repair regulation
A physical inspection will be required when repair is needed on a car damaged in collision cases.
HF1949/SF1542/CH80
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Property tax bill (VETO)
Property tax reform will have to wait for another year.
HF2294/SF2003/CH81
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No Smoking
Minnesota is the latest state to ban smoking in public places.
HF305/SF238/CH82
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Joint purchasing
Specific charities will be able to enter into a cooperative purchasing agreement.
HF1486/SF1755/CH83
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Funding bill (VETO)
A transportation package that supporters said would have put more than $8 billion into highways, city and county roads and transit in the next decade was vetoed by Gov. Tim Pawlenty.
HF946/SF1986/CH84
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Radioactive material regulations
The radioactive material license fee and fees for radiation-producing equipment are changed.
HF1582/SF1215/CH85
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Support Our Troops program
Eligibility requirements for grants made through the Support Our Troops license plates program are expanded, under a new law.
HF1157/SF1675/CH86
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Payroll card payments
A sunset of a law for wage payment through debt cards is extended.
HF1554/SF1495/CH87
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PUC technical change
A minor technical change has been made regarding Public Utilities Commission proceedings.
HF1549/SF1019/CH88
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Cold Belgian brews and more
Strong beers brewed in Minnesota, like Schell and Summit brands, will be available this year for beer drinkers at the Minnesota State Fair upon passage of a new law.
HF1958/SF1070/CH89
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More time needed
A boundary adjustment task force won’t expire until 2008.
HF267/SF303/CH90
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Assets transfer
The assets of a Hibbing agency will transfer to an authority.
HF180/SF54/CH91
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Resort protection
Resort owners can maintain buildings without violating local ordinances.
HF849/SF961/CH92
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Full-value gift cards
A new law will eliminate expiration dates on many gift cards.
HF512/SF69/CH93
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More CAAPB members
Two legislators will be added to the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board.
HF203/SF118/CH94
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Ride regulations
More amusement ride inspections will be required.
HF1824/SF1370/CH95
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PFA technical changes
A new law makes changes to the Public Finance Authority statutes.
HF790/SF1186/CH96
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Library oversight
Scott County Board to manage library system.
HF531/SF547/CH97
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Piercing consent
Parental permission will be needed for minors wanting certain piercings.
HF1013/SF112/CH98
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Car buyer protection
A new law aims to help purchasers of vehicles know what they are buying.
HF1675/SF1333/CH99
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Language modifications
Terminology changes for a state office are part of a new law.
HF1688/SF1556/CH100
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Charities campaign changes
State employee contributions to a charity campaign will be clarified.
HF1957/SF1597/CH101
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County boundary move
The city of Rockford is no longer located in two counties.
HF1141/SF837/CH102
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Returning drugs
Some correctional facilities will be allowed to return unused drugs to pharmacies.
HF1984/SF1959/CH103
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Updating insurance laws
Maximum benefits and inflation protection regarding long-term care policies addressed in new law.
HF1892/SF1581/CH104
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Mortgage privacy
Current and future homeowners will have assurance that the fact they have applied for a mortgage will remain private information.
HF211/SF241/CH105
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No more exceptions
A new law closes home equity stripping loopholes.
HF1209/SF1533/CH106
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Renewable energy strategy
The state must develop a strategy to benefit from renewable energy standards.
HF660/SF563/CH107
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Credit, debit card protection
Consumer credit card information will be offered greater protection.
HF1758/SF1574/CH108
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Mercury product restriction
A new law restricts the sale, use and disposal of certain products containing mercury.
HF1316/SF1085/CH109
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Open meeting law
Meetings can be conducted electronically in certain instances.
HF1303/SF1165/CH110
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Contract cancellations
Military personnel will have an easier time getting out of consumer contracts.
HF532/SF409/CH111
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More license regulation
A new law modifies a number of human services licensing provisions.
HF1577/SF1724/CH112
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Council changes
A new law makes housekeeping changes to Metropolitan Council provisions.
HF882/SF1302/CH113
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Mortuary science regulations
A new law provides changes to mortuary statutes.
HF1072/SF802/CH114
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Do not disturb
A new law clarifies penalties for burial site damage.
HF1710/SF2226/CH115
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Dedication clarification
Laws allowing cities to accept a fee in lieu of a land dedication are clarified.
HF1629/SF1396/CH116
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Sudan divestment
State must remove account holdings benefiting companies that contribute to genocide.
HF1332/SF1075/CH117
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Child support changes
A new law makes a number of child support changes.
HF1500/SF1271/CH118
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Reviewing personnel records
A new law ensures that employees know they can review their personnel file.
HF287/SF221/CH119
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Anatomical gifts
The Darlene Luther Anatomical Gift Act is now law.
HF1074/SF883/CH120
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System merger
Two library systems have approval to become one.
HF1973/SF1812/CH121
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Disaster assistance
A western Minnesota city receives a grant for flood cleanup.
HF2433/SF2236/CH122
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Professional regulations
A new law makes regulatory changes for some health professionals.
HF57/SF26/CH123
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Licensure changes
A new law makes two technical changes to well contractor licensure.
HF1409/SF1229/CH124
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City appointments
Anoka can provide way to appoint certain commissioners.
HF2223/SF2043/CH125
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Commission on guardians
New law looks for recommendations concerning conservatorship and guardianship.
HF1396/SF795/CH126
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No notary fee increase (VETO)
A bill that would have raised fees charged by notaries was vetoed by Gov. Tim Pawlenty.
HF144/SF463/CH127
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Unemployment law changes
Among provisions, the new law addresses benefits for NWA mechanics.
HF648/SF167/CH128
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Regulating data privacy
A new law addresses various data practices issues.
HF1360/SF596/CH129
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Indian Affairs Council membership
Composition of the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council will change.
HF1051/SF1048/CH130
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Game, fish, parks and more
A new law makes changes to a variety of state laws regarding hunting, fishing, parks and trails and other environmental issues.
HF1021/SF1131/CH131
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Less lead in jewelry
A new law restricts the manufacture and sale of jewelry containing lead.
HF1656/SF1262/CH132
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Statutory board changes
Expired state task forces, boards and advisory groups will be repealed.
HF1340/SF1377/CH133
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Pension changes
A new law makes changes to public employee pension benefits and plans.
HF1978/SF430/CH134
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Jobs, homes, tourism and history
Omnibus economic development law helps job and home seekers, preserves past.
HF122/SF62/CH135
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Next Generation Energy Act
A new law enacts a package of aggressive energy reforms known as the Next Generation Energy Act of 2007.
HF436/SF145/CH136
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Settling up
A new law resolves claims against the state.
HF2293/SF2044/CH137
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Seeking a tenant
Northwest Airlines Duluth maintenance facility can be sold or leased.
HF1175/SF962/CH138
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Reduced costs
Family planning clinics could pay less for supplies and drugs under a new law.
HF298/SF184/CH139
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Code changes
A new law makes construction industry code changes.
HF1208/SF998/CH140
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Trust fund creation
A new law could help manufactured home residents who may become dislocated.
HF1205/SF1196/CH141
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School insurance pool (VETO)
Gov. Tim Pawlenty vetoed an attempt to establish a mandatory health insurance pool for all school employees.
HF464/SF276/CH142
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‘Lights-on’ package approved
After months of debating the need to fund transportation improvements, one finance bill was vetoed and an override attempt unsuccessful, legislators had to settle for a so-called “lights-on” law to fund transportation needs in the 2008-09 biennium.
HF562/SF360/CH143
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Funding public colleges, universities
Supporters call the 2007 omnibus higher education law one of the best acts for postsecondary education in a number of years.
HF1063/SF1051/CH144
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Gambling law changes
A new law modifies gambling definitions and clarifies game requirements and prizes.
HF1691/SF1966/CH145
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Funding for young learners
A scaled down E-12 education law covers wide-range of topics.
HF2245/SF/CH146
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Health care coverage for all kids remains a priority
The $11.4 billion omnibus health and human service finance law takes a step toward making sure that all kids in the state have health coverage.
HF1078/SF967/CH147
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Financing state government
New law addresses concerns over state grant making.
HF548/SF471/CH148
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Inflation provision dooms omnibus tax bill (VETO)
Bill would have established a new tax tier targeted to the state’s wealthiest residents.
HF2268/SF1933/CH149
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Nuisance gangs
Law enforcement personnel have a new tool to combat gang activity.
HF49/SF493/CH150
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