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All Titles by Chapter Number - New Laws 2009 Return to New Laws 2009
Benefits extended for some unemployed
Some unemployed people will see their unemployment benefits extended.
HF4/SF4/CH1
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Law to help Duluth’s bottom line
Licensing requirement exemption is needed to sell a boiler.
HF329/SF212/CH2
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MOE of effort suspension repeal
New law creates health insurance tax credit; repeals counties maintenance of effort and matching requirements suspension.
HF95/SF49/CH3
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Bridge compensation fund modified
The compensation process for survivors of the Interstate 35W bridge collapse has been modified.
HF100/SF94/CH4
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Surplus can be used for spending, budget to be balanced for two biennia
Money remaining in the General Fund at the end of fiscal year 2009 can be appropriated in the next biennium.
HF886/SF824/CH5
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Cancer facility moratorium extended
No new radiation oncology facilities can be built in the Twin Cities metropolitan area through Aug. 1. 2014.
HF177/SF162/CH6
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County gets parkland money
Stearns County can receive money it was to get in 2008 for land acquisition for new parks and trails.
HF56/SF55/CH7
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Medal recipients honored annually
Minnesotan veterans who have received the Congressional Medal of Honor will have their own day of honor.
HF433/SF236/CH8
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MnDOT can use federal stimulus dollars
Standing appropriation created for Transportation Department to spend initial, future funds.
HF1797/SF1511/CH9
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Paying tribute to all Vietnam veterans
Honoring All Vietnam Era Veterans Day created.
HF1400/SF1142/CH10
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State trail back on track
Paperwork oversight rectified to construct southeast Minnesota trail.
HF865/SF983/CH11
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Green Acres, federal conformity
Rural preserve program aims to alleviate problems of 2008 law.
HF392/SF252/CH12
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Deficiency spending approved
Human Services and Public Safety department shortfalls addressed in law.
HF117/SF95/CH13
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Not an opportunity to print money
Corporate franchise tax exception clarified when Minnesota printer does work for non-state customer.
HF1073/SF832/CH14
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Unemployment stimulus dollars
Minnesota can use $130 million in federal stimulus money for state unemployment benefits.
HF1227/SF1197/CH15
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Stimulus funds for clean water
Laws governing Public Facilities Authority loans from the Clean Water and the Drinking Water revolving funds are amended.
HF1756/SF1329/CH16
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Biodiesel blend specifications
The state’s specifications for biodiesel blends will conform to those of the American Society for Testing and Materials.
HF1615/SF743/CH17
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Vets highway designated
A stretch of northern Minnesota highway will honor those that have protected America.
HF121/SF451/CH18
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Two companies becoming one
A new law expands who may form a joint energy company.
HF951/SF896/CH19
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McLeod West bonding authority
Dissolving district minimizes fiscal impact on neighboring schools.
HF1040/SF811/CH20
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Collecting a fuel decal fee
Gathering money for International Fuel Tax Agreement is authorized.
HF619/SF757/CH21
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Alert notification assurance
Law enforcement agencies must issue crime alerts in usable format for all.
HF254/SF265/CH22
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Highway name to honor Anderson
The name of a longtime legislator will be attached to a northern Minnesota highway.
HF110/SF335/CH23
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Type III bus driver change
Changes in the regulation of Type III drivers correct unintended consequence of previous law.
HF116/SF33/CH24
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Helping local business ease layoffs
Eligibility for federal program permitted in new law.
HF1048/SF643/CH25
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Training for shaken baby syndrome
More professionals will need to take shaken baby, SIDS training.
HF782/SF978/CH26
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Layoff alternative now law
Some employers facing economic hardship will have an alternative to laying off their employees.
HF2040/SF1454/CH27
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Road turnbacks authorized
A pair of road segments previously on the state’s trunk highway system will be turned over to local authorities.
HF486/SF1183/CH28
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Ignition pilot program extension
A new law expands and extends an ignition interlock pilot project that helps repeat DWI offenders get their driver’s license back earlier.
HF525/SF462/CH29
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‘Tidying up’ with more specificity
Technical changes are made to various real estate provisions, under a new law.
HF332/SF261/CH30
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Garnishment modifications/remedies
A new law aims to make the garnishment process more fair and useful.
HF334/SF683/CH31
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Wasting less paper
Less paperwork without any less transparency in government is the goal of a new law that modifies state report and document requirements.
HF801/SF779/CH32
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Short-term coverage for unemployed
Federal funds could help unemployed people continue their health care coverage and subsidize their payments.
HF2138/SF1904/CH33
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Helping car dealers move on
Dealerships can be adequately compensated if their franchise is affected by manufacturer actions.
HF1717/SF1711/CH34
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Bioscience infrastructure grants
State colleges and universities will be eligible for bioscience business infrastructure grants.
HF868/SF684/CH35
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Helping transit, for now
Transportation finance law includes short-term transit funding fix.
HF1309/SF1276/CH36
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Environment and energy law appropriates $737 million
Consumer protection policies also addressed by law
HF2123/SF1915/CH37
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‘Brandon’s Law’ is now law
A new law is designed to help find missing and endangered adults more quickly.
HF1242/SF1146/CH38
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No new ice arena for St. Paul
A bill that included loan forgiveness for construction of the Xcel Energy Center was vetoed.
HF1169/SF2081/CH39
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Kids’ cups, baby bottles made safer
Bisphenol-A prohibited in products for young children.
HF326/SF247/CH40
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Isolation and quarantine
State preparations for a possible pandemic are laid out.
HF1554/SF1462/CH41
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E-waste law modified for electronics manufacturers
Product stewardship incentives contained in 2007 law are changed.
HF1648/SF1486/CH42
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Church benefits board as trustee
A new law expands a churches benefits board’s authority to act as a trustee over a lawful trust.
HF1823/SF1754/CH43
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Sanitary district dissolution
The Central Lakes Regional Sanitary District will be allowed to dissolve.
HF1501/SF1489/CH44
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Acupuncturist services reimbursement
Treatment by licensed acupuncture practitioners will become more widely reimbursed by health care plans.
HF286/SF245/CH45
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Adult guardianship jurisdiction
Procedures and standards established for recognizing and interacting with guardianship and protective order proceedings and appointment from outside Minnesota.
HF632/SF412/CH46
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Mulch warning called ‘overreach’
One man’s efforts toward consumers understanding the potential danger of a certain mulch was vetoed.
HF1306/SF122/CH47
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Changes to temporary drawdowns
Cities and counties will no longer need the approval of every lakefront property owner along a public water body in order to temporarily lower the lake’s water level.
HF1539/SF640/CH48
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Minnesota River Board reorganizes
The former Minnesota River Basin Joint Powers Board is renamed and its purpose, duties and membership are expected to change.
HF955/SF275/CH49
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Hennepin County rule changes
Hennepin County can streamline its human resources policies and extend the life of a task force by two years.
HF940/SF729/CH50
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Specialty hospital approved
New psychiatric facility will serve those under age 21.
HF665/SF615/CH51
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STOLI changes become law
Contractual arrangements are made relating to the purchasing of a life insurance policy for another person.
HF704/SF166/CH52
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Nonprofit insurer provisions
A law will extend a tax exemption to certain nonprofit community service organization pools.
HF1789/SF1611/CH53
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No lost cell phone charges
Consumers won’t be responsible for charges if notification made.
HF854/SF298/CH54
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Drug testing change
Certain state workers can receive required drug and alcohol testing from the federal, not state, government.
HF1820/SF1172/CH55
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Possible lowered speed limit
Speed limits on some roads could drop by as much as 20 mph, and increase by 5 mph on others.
HF1421/SF1467/CH56
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Competition for telecom providers
Telecommunications customers in Greater Minnesota may benefit from more competition.
HF1149/SF926/CH57
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Prohibiting drug trial participation
Protections offered to those who are civilly committed and at risk of suicide.
HF388/SF431/CH58
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Policy provisions passed
Omnibus public safety policy law addresses sex offenders, courts, corrections and employment.
HF1301/SF993/CH59
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Creating lifetime communities
Process for Board of Aging to designate communities for a lifetime laid out in new law.
HF936/SF839/CH60
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Unfair ticket sales prohibited
A new law aims to create a ticket for those who unfairly sell tickets.
HF819/SF759/CH61
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Sale of life insurance policies
A new law modifies statutes regulating viatical settlement
HF1719/SF1539/CH62
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Commercial licensing updated
A new law clarifies and modifies certain technical licensing and continuing education requirements regulated by the Commerce Department.
HF2099/SF1910/CH63
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Housekeeping bill becomes law
A new law modifies and updates a number of Department of Transportation provisions, while providing some technical and clarifying changes.
HF1816/SF1876/CH64
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Better workforce training
Four collaborative projects to be created to better educate low-skilled workers in Minnesota.
HF1850/SF1569/CH65
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Paying subcontractors promptly
Subcontractors and suppliers working on residential jobs now have better assurance that they’ll be paid in a timely manner.
HF1056/SF638/CH66
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Property interest disclaimers
A new law combines disclaimer statutes to ease use for practitioners and the public.
HF2082/SF1810/CH67
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Payday lending protections added
A new law tightens payday lending rules and creates penalties for lenders who violate them.
HF914/SF806/CH68
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Uniform deduction law cleaned up
Practice between auto dealers and employees regarding the cost of uniform cleaning and maintenance is codified in state law.
HF1685/SF1431/CH69
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Primarily rural for medical
A technical clarification for what constitutes a rural area in emergency medical variances is included in a new law.
HF842/SF675/CH70
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Rulemaking by e-mail
State agencies will be able to give rulemaking notices via e-mail instead of regular mail.
HF1857/SF532/CH71
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Volunteer health practitioner
A new law provides technical clarifications for duties regarding volunteer health practitioners.
HF521/SF457/CH72
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No laser pointing at planes
Knowingly pointing a laser at an aircraft will be a gross misdemeanor.
HF1097/SF1408/CH73
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Transport time
Ambulances will have to transport patients with an obstructed airway to the nearest trauma hospital, when available.
HF1293/SF1217/CH74
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Workers comp rates, rules modified
Modifications have been made to workers compensation statutes.
HF1678/SF1476/CH75
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Elevator inspection exemptions
Manlifts in grain elevators, feed mills and elevators or platform lifts for wheelchairs in churches are excluded from an annual inspection.
HF1813/SF1425/CH76
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See CH. 88 -Tax law offers help to local governments facing revenue reductions
HF885/SF681/CH77
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Funding for jobs, housing and more
Omnibus economic development finance law designates hockey as the official state sport.
HF2088/SF1926/CH78
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Human services and public program cuts
The omnibus health and human services finance law is a combination of cuts to state funded health and human services programming.
HF1362/SF695/CH79
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E-meetings for state agencies
State agencies will be allowed to hold some meetings electronically instead of in person.
HF456/SF764/CH80
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Rent control changes vetoed
Legislation intended to help cities enforce rent-control provisions in subsidized housing agreements was vetoed.
HF1670/SF1033/CH81
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Restraint required for young riders
More youth in a motor vehicle must be a in a child passenger restraint system until their eighth birthday or they reach a certain height.
HF267/SF99/CH82
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Public safety, courts and corrections funding
A strategic approach to preserving public safety still means a $61 million cut in public safety and courts funding.
HF1657/SF802/CH83
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Pay differential clarification
A new law will help spell out a term used for calculating pay differential.
HF1127/SF1794/CH84
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Labor contracts ratified
Some state labor contracts negotiated with various employee unions and compensation plans for non-unionized employees have been ratified.
HF1218/SF1036/CH85
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Revising and updating statutes.
New law corrects minor errors in state laws and statutes.
HF1171/SF1096/CH86
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Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day
Firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty now have their own day of remembrance in Minnesota.
HF422/SF237/CH87
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Tax law offers help to local governments facing revenue reductions
The only comprehensive tax bill to receive gubernatorial approval contained only noncontroversial tax provisions.
HF1298/SF1257/CH88
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Contractor or employee?
A new law cracks down on misclassification of workers in the trucking and courier industry.
HF813/SF910/CH89
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Divesting from Iran
Companies that may be underwriting Iran’s nuclear ambitions will no longer get any business from the state of Minnesota.
HF111/SF131/CH90
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Written warranty required
Consumers will know about warranty information included in state statute.
HF420/SF776/CH91
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Saying no to REAL ID
Public Safety Department prohibited from taking any steps to implement or plan for implementation of the federal REAL ID Act of 2005.
HF988/SF738/CH92
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'Bare bones' bonding
Capital spending focuses on disaster relief and asset maintenance.
HF855/SF781/CH93
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Funding focuses on job retention, core services
Ag gives up more so veterans programs can see funding increase.
HF1122/SF1779/CH94
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Tuition caps, budget cuts focus of new law
Higher education funding trimmed once then twice.
HF869/SF2083/CH95
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Funding young learners
With help from federal stabilization money, K-12 funding law keeps school funding stable over biennium.
HF2/SF1328/CH96
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Oversight for rural cooperatives
A new law gives the Department of Health more oversight authority over health cooperatives.
HF120/SF203/CH97
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Name-squatters lose their rights
Reservation system in place for business names.
HF1532/SF1288/CH98
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Precinct caucus changes vetoed
No 'special privileges' for three cities holding odd-year caucuses.
HF300/SF284/CH99
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No need for ‘lights-on’
A plan to carry current spending levels into next biennium rejected by governor.
HF/SF2141/CH100
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Funding for state government operations
State government finance law cuts budgets, boosts accountability.
HF1781/SF2082/CH101
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Health technology infrastructure
Converting health records to electronic form is the focus of a new law.
HF1322/SF1890/CH102
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No displacement reimbursement
Although ‘well-intentioned,’ governor says bill would place too many burdens on a housing sector immersed in severe economic downturn.
HF239/SF6/CH103
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No statute of repose clarification
A plan to update a 2004 law that would have helped some homeowners was rejected by the governor.
HF412/SF470/CH104
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Safe at Home is more secure
A program that keeps abuse victims safe will make them even safer.
HF1677/SF1452/CH105
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Foster care benefits extended
Children in foster care who are nearing their 18th birthday will have the option of staying in foster care.
HF985/SF666/CH106
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Student lifesavers trained properly
Schools that offer students training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automatic external defibrillator use will be required to use certain instruction.
HF648/SF567/CH107
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Better data access for health care agents
Executing a health care declaration allows someone to give another person approval to make decisions when that person is unable.
HF1448/SF1887/CH108
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Sewage treatment regulations modified
Home sellers with subsurface sewage treatment systems are subject to new regulations, as are the people who install, repair or close a system.
HF1275/SF1449/CH109
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Policies focus on renewables, conservation
A new law lays out policy changes regarding energy development and usage.
HF863/SF550/CH110
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Sex offender program evaluation
A new law requires annual evaluation of the state’s sex offender program.
HF1639/SF1436/CH111
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Home warranty extension vetoed
Measure would have allowed homeowners more time to report new-construction defects.
HF330/SF264/CH112
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Bus crash reporting requirements
School bus accident reporting requirements expanded.
HF668/SF782/CH113
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Using vouchers for organics
Organic foods now available for WIC recipients.
HF285/SF213/CH114
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Educator background checks clarified
School background check requirements have been modified relating to disciplinary actions against teachers.
HF523/SF402/CH115
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No notice for felons
A proposal to help felons understand their voting rights have been restored was nixed.
HF545/SF763/CH116
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Probate code changes
Funeral directors should now have more clarity regarding the disposition of a body upon death.
HF265/SF262/CH117
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Law enforcers can practice law
Deputy sheriffs can provide legal counsel in certain cases.
HF348/SF297/CH118
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Vulnerable, elderly adult protection
A maximum 20-year prison term and a felony charge for conviction of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult when the stolen amount exceeds $35,000 is one provision of a new law.
HF818/SF758/CH119
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Expansion of U stadium liquor sales
Omnibus law addresses university, other liquor-related provisions.
HF1476/SF1313/CH120
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House paint pilot project vetoed
Governor cans a plan to charge more for paint to administer new recycling program.
HF569/SF477/CH121
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Iron Range sewer district
Central Iron Range Sanitary Sewer District to be established.
HF17/SF79/CH122
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Protecting problem properties
Clarifying rules and regulations for how cities can secure foreclosed and abandoned properties may help in some troubled areas.
HF1394/SF1147/CH123
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Ratings charitable gaming outlays
rganizations receiving charitable gambling receipts are suffering their own economic downturn.
HF1511/SF1284/CH124
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Greater attorney fee awards
Caps on attorney’s or agents’ fee awards in certain civil action against the state have been eliminated.
HF1529/SF798/CH125
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Paying out claims
More than $66,000 will be paid by the state for injuries and errors.
HF1193/SF1011/CH126
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Reverse mortgage bill vetoed
Despite calls for change, reverse mortgage regulations remain as is.
HF528/SF489/CH127
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Mental health 911 assistance
Mental health crisis teams added to the list of emergency responders, where available.
HF448/SF707/CH128
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Marriage laws are updated
State statutes governing marriage see modifications.
HF695/SF548/CH129
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Mortgage clarification language
A new law cleans up changes made in a number of 2008 mortgage laws.
HF995/SF1302/CH130
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Making technology accessible
People with visual or hearing disabilities may find it easier to access Minnesota government services online.
HF1744/SF1600/CH131
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Juvenile data collection uniformity
A new law hopes to result in better decisions being made on how to use criminal justice resources with juveniles.
HF702/SF561/CH132
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No automatic voter registration
Applying for a driver's license will not double as registering to vote.
HF1053/SF660/CH133
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Electric vehicle infrastructure
A new law looks to future transportation options by regulating electric vehicle infrastructure.
HF1250/SF916/CH134
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Calculating unemployment
A plan to change how the state determines those not working was vetoed by the governor.
HF925/SF1368/CH135
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No legal fees for warranty suit
Homeowners who must go to court to get a warranty enforced cannot collect attorney fees.
HF211/SF170/CH136
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Tougher sex trafficker penalties
A new law provides for up to 25 years in prison for persons who buy and sell individuals.
HF1505/SF1514/CH137
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Energy upgrades planned with stimulus funds
Jobs will be created as a result of a new state law and federal funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
HF680/SF657/CH138
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Gun background check conformity
Minnesota will be in compliance with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.
HF954/SF722/CH139
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Put that warranty claim in writing
A letter carries more weight than a call or e-mail to communicate about a building defect.
HF362/SF362/CH140
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Foreclosure consultants accountable
A new law gives homeowners more protection against unscrupulous mortgage foreclosure consultants.
HF903/SF708/CH141
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Licensing, background changes
Technical changes to human services licensing programs and background study requirements are included in a new law.
HF1750/SF1447/CH142
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LCCMR projects approved
Environment and natural resource grants delivered through annual bill.
HF2049/SF1012/CH143
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Keeping trucks off the Stillwater Lift Bridge
Larger trucks, including semis, will be prohibited from using part of a highway that leads to the historic span.
HF1204/SF1091/CH144
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Parental fee notification requirements
Overpayment of fees for services for persons with developmental disabilities and also the possible tax implications.
HF266/SF711/CH145
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Redwood County pavilion to expand
State building code exemption approved to allow increase size of gathering area, sans a sprinkler system.
HF1946/SF1477/CH146
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Medical Assistance expanded
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder added to the list of related conditions that qualify for Medical Assistance under disabled children’s services.
HF581/SF501/CH147
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Speeding up insurance claims
A new law will allow for an interest charge on insurance proceeds if you have to hire a lawyer to get the insurance company to pay up.
HF417/SF528/CH148
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Shoreland regulation changes
A new law is the result of people affected by or interested in making changes to the laws governing nonconforming uses in shoreland areas.
HF519/SF747/CH149
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Guardianship/conservatorship help
Creation of a bill of rights for wards and protected persons is one part of a law that makes changes related to guardians and conservators.
HF804/SF951/CH150
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Policies not OK with Pawlenty
Some transportation items line-item vetoed
HF928/SF1455/CH151
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Local government mandate relief
Local governments will receive less state money; however, they will also have fewer state mandates to fund.
HF1849/SF1544/CH152
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Licensing full-time firefighters
Some of the state’s first responders will need to prove their aptitude.
HF1805/SF1219/CH153
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No Homestead-Lender Mediation Act
A bill intended to promote mediation as a tool to prevent some foreclosures was vetoed.
HF354/SF340/CH154
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Electronic data interchange
Creating uniformity in health care insurance billing is the focus of a new law.
HF384/SF704/CH155
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Youth violence prevention
Combating youth violence with a public health perspective is the focus of a new law.
HF1328/SF1235/CH156
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Licensing changes
A new law makes changes to requirements for specific health occupations.
HF1745/SF1445/CH157
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Mini-truck usage, administrative fines
A new law regulates the operation, registration and titling of mini trucks; citation quotas.
HF571/SF492/CH158
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Health policy changes
Various health care policy changes are included in a new law.
HF1760/SF1526/CH159
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Lien, claims protection
Protection is provided against claims and liens for surviving occupants of homestead property upon the death of a Medical Assistance recipient.
HF1482/SF1208/CH160
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Pharmacists changing prescriptions
Regulations changed on so called legend drugs.
HF53/SF29/CH161
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Election changes vetoed
Primary date, absentee ballot processing changes fail to get gubernatorial approval.
HF1351/SF1331/CH162
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Child welfare policy changes
Tribal role and responsibility for American Indian children in out-of-home placement clarified in new law.
HF1709/SF1503/CH163
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Safe schools bill is not signed
A bill that would have strengthened schools’ responsibility to intervene and prevent bullying was vetoed.
HF1198/SF971/CH164
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Seatbelt use becomes mandatory
Primary seat belt law requires everyone in a vehicle to buckle up, makes violation a primary offense.
HF108/SF42/CH165
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Medical marijuana use vetoed
Terminally ill Minnesotans hoping to use medical marijuana to ease their pain will have to continue seeking relief in other ways.
HF292/SF97/CH166
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Mental health changes
Some adult and child mental health policies changed.
HF1708/SF1504/CH167
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Agency provisions modified
A new law makes various Department of Transportation changes relating to filing highway surveys, state aid calculations and plat requirements.
HF878/SF746/CH168
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Public pension plan changes
Retirement plans for various public employees will undergo a series of administrative changes.
HF723/SF191/CH169
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Prostitution penalty changes
Prostitution penalties are toughened.
HF1213/SF1009/CH170
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Resolving a Dakota conflict
A new law urges the president and Congress to repeal federal legislation that removed Dakota people from Minnesota.
HF1825/SF1623/CH171
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Voter-approved sales tax increase takes effect
Sales tax increase could raise nearly $400 annually for dedicated areas.
HF1231/SF1651/CH172
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Technical health policy changes
Clarifications and corrections needed by the Human Services Department comprise a new law.
HF1988/SF1924/CH173
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Counties get mandate relief
A new law gives counties some relief from health and human services mandates.
HF1276/SF986/CH174
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State system eases child care billing
Some child care providers to see automated help with billing and payment for services.
HF1728/SF1509/CH175
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Game, fish and forest regulations updated
A new law includes regulations for fishing and hunting, all-terrain vehicle and watercraft usage, plus uses for parks and state trails.
HF1237/SF1110/CH176
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Federal stimulus oversight
A new law provides more than $1 million to monitor state and local use of federal stimulus funds.
HF2251/SF1938/CH177
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Miscellaneous commerce provisions regulated
A law relating to the Commerce Department can be considered a catchall of technical changes needed to areas of regulations.
HF1853/SF1653/CH178
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Spending bills with no tax increase
As House DFLers make their case for sustainable funding, governor chooses unallotment to balance the 2010-2011 biennial budget.
HF2323/SF2074/CH179
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