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Bill Summaries: 2007–2008

Bill summaries are prepared by Legislative Analysts of the nonpartisan Minnesota House Research Department for House members, staff, and the general public. Generally, summaries are only prepared for bills that have been scheduled for public hearings.

Multiple versions of a bill summary reflects amendments to the bill that were adopted in committee or on the House or Senate floor. All versions of bill summaries, both most recent and previous, are available.

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BillLatest SummarySubjectPrior Summaries
HF 251As introducedTax reform commission 
HF 260As introducedHunting safety 
HF 263As introducedAdjusting K-12 education credit income phaseout annually for inflation 
HF 2671st engrossmentMunicipal boundary adjustment advisory task force extendedAll versions
HF 2691st engrossmentCounty officesAll versions
HF 270As introducedCHIPS jurisdiction; habitual truant 
HF 271As introducedLawful gambling 
HF 2721st engrossmentMilitary and Veterans - Occupational LicensingAll versions
HF 276As introducedMinnesotaCare Definition of Income 
HF 2771st engrossmentWindow screen safetyAll versions
HF 2781st engrossmentDeer processing and surchargeAll versions
HF 2791st committee engrossmentVeterans; education; War Orphans ActAll versions
HF 281As introducedRegional development commissions 
HF 2821st engrossmentSelling prescription drugs below costAll versions
HF 283As introducedSales tax exemption for certain purchases by cities, counties, and townships 
HF 2841st engrossmentVeterans; taxesAll versions
HF 286As introducedFunding for programs to reduce fetal alcohol syndrome 
HF 290As introducedUniversity Enterprise Laboratory appropriation 
HF 2911st engrossmentVeterans homesAll versions
HF 2931st engrossmentLCCMR funding billAll versions
HF 294As introducedPollution Control Agency 
HF 295As introducedEnergy cost savings 
HF 296As introducedPaper products vehicle permit effective date 
HF 2971st engrossmentHealth CareAll versions
HF 2982nd committee engrossmentFamily planning servicesAll versions
HF 2991st engrossmentTimber permit changesAll versions
HF 3001st engrossment with A3 amendmentIncome tax; veteransAll versions
HF 301As introducedBlighted housing rehabilitation program 
HF 3021st engrossmentEarly childhood community hub grantsAll versions
HF 303As introducedYouth intervention programs; appropriation 
HF 305Bill comparison summary of S.F. 238/H.F. 305Freedom to Breathe Act of 2007All versions
HF 308As introducedBovine tuberculosis 
HF 309As introducedTax credit for long-term care insurance premiums 
HF 310As introducedModifying regulation of off-sales by brewpubs and small brewers 
HF 311As introducedMoving violation fines related to cell phones 
HF 3121st engrossmentElected Metropolitan CouncilAll versions
HF 3131st engrossmentHome care tax creditAll versions
HF 315As introducedFunding for suicide prevention grants 
HF 316As introducedDiversionary Work Program 
HF 318As introducedCommission on Minnesota Ethnic Heritage 
HF 319As introducedLibrary program appropriations 
HF 320As introducedReimbursement of nursing facility PERA costs 
HF 322As introducedJudicial employees political activities 
HF 323As introduced with author's amendment H0323a1Rental applicant screening fees 
HF 326As introducedLicense plate for families of deceased veterans 
HF 327As introducedIncreases state aid for school readiness programs 
HF 329As introducedIntermediate school districts; short-term borrowing 
HF 330As introduced with author's amendment (H330A1)Income tax credit for telecommuting expenses (conversion and ongoing)All versions
HF 333As introducedCompensation for government shutdown 
HF 334As introducedMinnesotaCare income exclusions 
HF 336As introducedSpeech-language pathologists and audiologists 
HF 337As introducedSmall business growth acceleration 
HF 338As introducedIncome tax credit for adoption expenses 
HF 339As introducedMilitary; firearms safety certificate for hunting 
HF 3401st engrossmentCandidate access to multiple-unit residencesAll versions
HF 341As introducedModifies group residential housing supplemental rates 
HF 342As introducedMentoring children of incarcerated parents 
HF 345As introducedCarbon monoxide detectors; all-electric homes exemption 
HF 346As introducedModifying the extra city aid base paid to certain larger cities 
HF 349As introducedDeclining enrollment; McGregor school district 
HF 356As introducedTaylors Falls -- border city development zone 
HF 359As introducedMayoral representation on Metropolitan Airports Commission 
HF 360As introducedSafe school levy; additional levy for intermediate school district members 
HF 361As introducedRegional investment credit 
HF 362As introducedAnoka County mortgage registry and deed taxes 
HF 365As introducedAlternative teacher pay calculation for intermediate school districts 
HF 366As introducedEquity Revenue 
HF 367As introducedRamsey County corrections 
HF 373As introducedIntoxicating liquor license for St. Paul 
HF 3751st engrossmentGlobal warmingAll versions
HF 376As introducedDatabase on state contracts and grants 
HF 380Conference committee reportOmnibus capital investment billAll versions
HF 383As introducedSubstance use prevention 
HF 385As introducedMnSCU tuition freeze, consolidated training program 
HF 387As introducedPredatory lending 
HF 389As introducedFund transfer; Jackson County Central School District 
HF 390As introducedProperty tax exemption for homestead of disabled veteran 
HF 393Author's amendment (H0393A1)Geothermal heat pumps 
HF 396As introducedExtended time revenue increase 
HF 398As introducedTuition reciprocity with Wisconsin 
HF 399As introducedLong-term care patient access to pharmaceuticals 
HF 400As introducedNursing facility provisions 
HF 401As introducedNursing home moratorium projects and property reimbursement 
HF 4021st engrossmentPesticide applicator licensingAll versions
HF 4031st engrossmentCampaign material disclaimersAll versions
HF 406As introducedTax increment financing; economic development districts for commercial development in small cities 
HF 4081st engrossmentCenters for Independent LivingAll versions
HF 409As introducedTelecommunications aid; school districts and regional libraries 
HF 410As introducedLevy authority; Fridley School District 
HF 412As introducedGrant program to promote professional teaching standards 
HF 4131st engrossmentOutdoor sports equipment and registration 
HF 414As introducedEmergency crime victim grants 
HF 4151st engrossmentNoise pollution by motor vehicle racesAll versions
HF 416As introducedMental health 
HF 417As introducedElementary and middle school international baccalaureate pilot program 
HF 420As introducedStatewide health and physical education requirements 
HF 4251st engrossmentImpound fees; vehicle theft; emergency assistanceAll versions
HF 431As introducedTransit pass refund for tax-exempt organizations 
HF 432As introducedExtending limited market value 
HF 433As introducedIncome tax subtraction for converting a vehicle to use alternative fuels 
HF 434As introducedSales tax exemption on hydrogen used as a fuel 
HF 435As introducedIncome tax credit for converting a vehicle to use alternative fuels 
HF 4361st committee engrossmentEnergy policyAll versions
HF 4391st committee engrossmentDisclosure of real estate surveys by sellers of lake propertyAll versions
HF 440As introducedIncreases funding for adults with disabilities program 
HF 442As introducedAuthorizing a local sales tax in the city of Emily 
HF 443As introducedAlternative school year calendars 
HF 4462nd engrossmentLight pollutionAll versions
HF 448As introducedProof of auto insurance 
HF 449As introducedProperty tax refund for residents of tax-exempt nursing homes 
HF 450As introducedNursing facility planned closure rate adjustment 
HF 4511st engrossmentMilitary honor guardsAll versions
HF 452As introducedDEED/Technology and Commercialization Unit 
HF 454As introducedTIF -- City of Faribault 
HF 4552nd engrossmentPublic defender modificationsAll versions
HF 4561st committee engrossmentMinimum wageAll versions
HF 4572nd engrossmentScrap metal theftAll versions
HF 458Unofficial engrossment (DE20POST Board fundingAll versions
HF 462As introducedAppropriation for support of families with children who are deaf or have hearing loss 
HF 463As introducedMinnesotaCare small employer option 
HF 464Conference committee reportSchool employee health insurance poolAll versions
HF 465As introducedNonprofit firefighting corporations; joint powers act 
HF 466As introducedDecreasing market value school district levies by increasing the equalizing factor 
HF 467As introducedReducing school district levies 
HF 468As introducedUnited States Senate vacancies 
HF 469As introducedNonprofit community service-oriented organizations 
HF 472As introducedWind energy 
HF 475As introducedHealth coverage for young adult dependents 
HF 477As introducedIncome tax credit for parent volunteers at schools and child care centers 
HF 479As introducedUniversal Health Care System 
HF 480As introducedMental health; MFIP project 
HF 4811st engrossmentGranting science, math, and arts course credits in career and technical education programsAll versions
HF 4821st engrossmentIncreased length of the school yearAll versions
HF 483As introducedFalse Claims Act 
HF 4841st engrossmentTax credits for beginning farmersAll versions
HF 486As introducedIncreasing homestead benefits for certain properties 
HF 489As introducedAdditional staff development funds for schools not making adequate yearly progress 
HF 4922nd engrossmentShort-term offender reimbursementAll versions
HF 493As introducedStatewide science, technology, engineering, and math initiative 
HF 498As introducedJustifiable use of deadly force in self-defense 
HF 4991st engrossmentChemical use assessmentAll versions

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