Metro Cities Bill Tracking Report

Thursday, November 20, 2008

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Policy HFile HAuthor HStatus Title/Summary SFile SAuthor SStatus Lobbyist
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hf 3201 Rep. Lenczewski, Ann passed, signed by Governor Non-Controversial Omnibus Tax Bill --May 29, 2008
"non-controversial" tax bill. Provisions affecting cities include LGA volatility fix, TIF increment start date, public finance provisions, TIF for Burnsville, Fridley and New Brighton. Allows cities to establish Post Employment Benefit trusts. Utility class rate changes stripped from bill. Proposed amendments included levy limits and eliminating the sales tax paid cities, both failed.
sf 2829 Sen. Bakk, Thomas passed, signed by Governor Patricia Nauman

support in part

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hf 2813 Rep. Winkler, Ryan included but later stricken from Omn Trans Bill Prioritizing Funding for Metro Transportation Projects --May 29, 2008
the bill states that MNDOT shall prioritize funding transportation projects in the metropolitan area that are consistent with policies included in the Met Council's metropolitan development guide, transportation policy plan, and regional development framework, and that have been awarded funding through the federal surface transportation program.
sf 2502 Sen. Latz, Ron Included but later stricken from Omn Trans Bill Sarah Erickson

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hf 3149 Rep. Lenczewski, Ann final tax bill passed and signed by Governor Omnibus Tax Bill --May 29, 2008
House Omnibus Tax Bill. Includes a 3.9% levy limit provision for cities over 2500 pop for three years with additional special levy exclusions (see May 2008 Metro Cities news). Includes $42M for LGA with modified "unity" provisions, enhanced direct property tax relief, TIF Provisions, LGA study, changes in abatement limits, foreclosure assistance Aggregate Resource Protection provisions, local financing for Mall of America, individual TIF provisions for cities.
sf 2869 Sen. Bakk, Thomas final tax bill passed and signed by Governor Patricia Nauman

support in part

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hf 3632 Rep. DeLaForest, Chris heard and set aside, not included in final bill Property Taxes Prohibited --May 29, 2008
The bill proposes to prohibit the state or political subdvisionns from imposing property taxes (through a constitutional amendment) except for the purposes of paying debts. Metro Cities testified on this bill; emphasizing the fact that property taxes are the primary revenue source for cities, the need for a strong state and local partnership and our opposition to levy limits and including tax/spending limits in the Constitution.
Patricia Nauman

oppose

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hf 4146 Rep. Marquart, Paul heard, no action this year Prohibiting Local Sales Taxes --May 29, 2008
the bill prohibits the imposition of new local sales taxes for three years.
Patricia Nauman

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hf 3645 Rep. Marquart, Paul included in omnibus tax bill Certification of Proposed Levies --May 29, 2008
the bill states that if a taxing authority fails to certify its proposed levy by the due dates, the county auditor shall use the authority's previous year's final levy to determine its tax notices and public advertisements. Included in HF 3149, final omnibus tax bill.
Patricia Nauman

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hf 1812 Rep. Carlson, Lyndon passed and signed by Governor Omnibus Budget Bills --May 29, 2008
Omnibus Budget bill that balances the state $935M budget deficit through a mix of tapping state budget reserves, revenues (closing of foreign operating corporation 'loopholes') and expenditure reductions. See Metro Cities newsletter dated May 20, 2008 for addtional information on the bill and spreadsheet.
sf 3813 Sen. Cohen, Richard passed and signed by Governor Louis Jambois

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hf 4142 Rep. Berns, John language in House bill but not final tax bill Excelsior LGA --May 29, 2008
the bill modifies the distribution of LGA for cities under 2,500 in themetro area where at least 25% of its housing was built before 1940 and at least 50% its housing is rental, median income is 80% or less than median, and where at least 60% of the land and water acres in the city are classified as tax exempt. (for Excelsior). Provision was not included in final tax bill, HF 3149.
sf 3744 Sen. Olson, Gen language in Senate bill but not final tax bill Patricia Nauman

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hf 3510 Rep. Peppin, Joyce not included in final tax bill LGA: Small City Defiinition --May 29, 2008
the bill changes the definition of small city aid for the purposes of LGA distribution - deleting references from 2,500 up to 5,000.
sf 3748 Sen. Limmer, Warren not included in final tax bill Patricia Nauman

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hf 2854 Rep. Hansen, Rick included in final tax bill Mendota LGA --May 29, 2008
the bill allows for a city's LGA aid base to be increased by $80,000 for 2009-18. The maximum amount of aid it may receive is increased by $80,000 in calendar year 2009 provided that the city is located in the seven-county metro area, its population in 2006 is less than 200 and the percentage of its housing stock built before 1940 is greater than 40 percent. One time LGA of $47,000 included in Senate Omnibus tax bill. LGA appropriation included in House omnibus tax bill. Final bill provides $25K for five years.
sf 2455 Sen. Metzen, James included in final tax bill Patricia Nauman

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hf 4122 Rep. Tillberry, Tom not included in final tax bill LGA: Fridley Proposal --May 29, 2008
LGA modification bill (Fridley proposal); accounts for city expenditures in LGA formula. Language not included in either House or Senate omnibus tax bills.
sf 3817 Sen. Betzold, Don no hearing Patricia Nauman

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hf 2852 Rep. Hansen, Rick not included in Omnibus Tax Bill Lilydale LGA --May 1, 2008
the bill increases a city's LGA aid base by $150,000 in 2009-10 and the maximum amount of aid it may receive in 2009 by $150,000 provided that the city is in the seven county metro area, has a population in 2006 less than 750 and has an average household size less than 2.0. Not included in final tax bill, HF 3149.
sf 2382 Sen. Metzen, James heard, laid over Patricia Nauman

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hf 2567 Rep. Scalze, Bev not included in HF 3149 tax bill LGA: Pre 1970 Housing --May 29, 2008
the bill modifies the need measure in the LGA formula to include a pre-1970 housing factor for metro cities, and increases a city's aid base for each unit of manufactured housing. Language not included in House omnibus tax bill.
sf 3626 Sen. Marty, John not included in HF 3149 tax bill Patricia Nauman

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hf 3756 Rep. Marquart, Paul modified version of bill in omnibus tax bill LGA: Adding Jobs Factor --May 29, 2008
City "consensus" bill that creates a "jobs" factor as a proxy for overburden, eliminates Regional Center Aid, increases aid for small cites,does the taconite offset, freezes aid at a city's 2009 % to reduce volatility, provides study of LGA that includes addressing disparities and looks at alternative need and capacity factors. Included in Senate omnibus tax bill at $70M. Some provisions included in House Property Tax Bill with $50 million. Final tax bill included modified bill with $42 million increase in LGA appropriatino.
sf 3234 Sen. Skoe, Rod incl in original Sen bill, modified in HF 3149 Patricia Nauman

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hf 4171 Rep. Gardner, Paul introduced, no hearing or action on bill Market Value Homestead Credit/PTR --May 29, 2008
the bill limits property taxes to a % of the homeowner's income and reduces the market value homestead credit from 0.4 to 0.33% of the first $76K in market value of the property.
Patricia Nauman

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hf 2237 Rep. Nelson, Michael certain provisions incl in HF 3149 Mall of America Expansion Financing --May 29, 2008
Bills authorize a variety of financing mechanisms for the Mall of America second phase expansion including TIF, local sales, food and beverage, admissions taxes, fiscal disparities, and bonds. Final Tax Bill includes the local financing pieces for MOA, minus the fiscal disparities provision.
sf 1950 Sen. Bakk, Thomas certain provisions incl in HF 3149 Louis Jambois

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hf 4173 Rep. Davnie, Jim introduced Statewide General Levy --April 14, 2008
the bill exempts the first tier of CI property from the statewide general levy.
Patricia Nauman

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hf 3883 Rep. Hackbarth, Tom introduced Exemption for Utility Property --March 9, 2008
the bill provides a property tax exemption for personal property at a certain electric generation facility
sf 3546 Sen. Jungbauer, Mike introduced Patricia Nauman

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hf 3291 Rep. Kalin, Jeremy no hearing, not included in final tax bill Exemption from Sales Tax --May 29, 2008
the bill exempts cities, counties and townships from the sales tax.
sf 3066 Sen. Olseen, Rick no hearing, not included in final tax bill Patricia Nauman

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hf 4128 Rep. Tschumper, Ken not included in final tax bill Increasing Income Tax Rates/Reducing Sales Tax Rate --May 29, 2008
the bill increases income tax rates and reduces the general sales tax rate to 5.5%.
Patricia Nauman

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hf 4022 Rep. Atkins, Joe language included in omnibus tax bill Aggregate Resource Preservation Property Tax Law --May 29, 2008
the bill establishes an Aggregate Resource Preservation Property Tax Law. Qualifying land would be valued as if ag property. Additional taxes would be imposed when the land no longer qualifies for the ag valuation. Provision included in HF 3149, final tax bill.
sf 3722 Sen. Langseth, Keith Language included in Omnibus Tax Bill Louis Jambois

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hf 3797 Rep. Seifert, Marty introduced, no action on this bill this year Unfunded Mandates --May 29,2008
the bill prohibits unfunded mandates to local governments.
sf 3516 Sen. Day, Dick no hearing or action on this bill this year Louis Jambois

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hf 2249 Rep. Clark, Karen heard and amended, in committee City Transfer of Property to Non Profits --May 29, 2008
the bill regulates transfer of city property to non profits so that city cannot transfer properties for more than acquisition price. Metro Cities testified in opposition to this bill in 2007 in the Senate and will continue to oppose when the bill is heard in the House. Bill was amended to limit to vacant properties in Minneapolis only. Bill did not pass.
sf 357 Sen. Berglin, Linda passed Senate 2007 Louis Jambois

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hf 3141 Rep. Solberg, Loren introduced Public Safety Radio --April 1, 2008
the bill expands the sales tax exemption for public safety radio communication products
sf 1234 Sen. N/A no hearing scheduled Louis Jambois

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hf 847 Rep. Hosch, Larry in Local Govt Administrative Fines --March 19, 2008
the original bill prohibited the use of administrative fines for cities; was amended by the Transportation Comm to explicity allow them, and was tabled by the author. The House bill allows fines for minor traffic offenses. The bill was heard in Public Safety and tabled. No further hearings have been scheduled.
sf 155 Sen. Foley, Leo tabled in Judiciary Sarah Erickson

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hf 4216 Rep. Bigham, Karla included in Transportation Policy Bill, passed Traffic Surcharge Notification --May 29, 2008
the bill requires that uniform traffic tickets contain notice of the criminal and traffic surcharge.
sf 3852 Sen. Moua, Mee included in Transportation Policy Bill, passed Sarah Erickson

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hf 4006 Rep. Olin, Dave introduced Joint Powers and Open Meeting Law --May 29, 2008
the bill requires local government entities created under the joint powers act to be subject to the open meeting law.
sf 3704 Sen. Olseen, Rick introduced Sarah Erickson

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hf 2795 Rep. Tschumper, Ken passed, signed by Governor City Meetings on March 4, 2008 --May 29, 2008
allows a city to hold meetings and events after 6:00 p.m. on March 4, 2008 because party political caucuses were held 2/5/08. Current law prohibits local governments from scheduling a meeting on the night of the precinct caucuses.
sf 2428 Sen. Rest, Ann passed, signed by Governor Patricia Nauman

support

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hf 3967 Rep. Simpson, Dean some provisions in final tax bill, See HF3149 Governor's Supplemental Budget --May 29, 2008
Governor's Supplemental Budget. Reduces PTR appropriation, changes rent % for renters PTR, reduces general sales tax rate by 1/8th of a %, imposes levy limits on cities on levy), closes foreign corporation loopholes, provides transition aid for utility cities. Metro Cities testified in the House and Senate against the levy limits in this bill.
sf 3665 Sen. Ortman, Julianne some provisionns in final tax bill, see HF3149 Patricia Nauman

oppose in part

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hf 3904 Rep. Tillberry, Tom on House floor, did not become law Discharge of Charter Commissions --May, 29, 2008
the bill provides for the discharge oa a charter commission in a statutory city as follows: If the charter commission of a statutory city determines that a charter is not necessary or desirable, the commission may be discharged by a vote of three-fourths of its members. If a petition signed by registered voters equal in number to at least five percent of the registered voters in the city requesting a referendum to discharge the charter commission is filed with the city clerk, an election must be held on the issue at a general election or a special election. If a majority of the votes support the referendum, the charter commission shall be discharged. Another commission may not be formed sooner than one year from the date of discharge.
sf 2654 Sen. Betzold, Don passed Senate Louis Jambois

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hf 3662 Rep. Hilty, Bill passed and signed by Governor Public Hearing for City Council Vacancies --Mary 29,2008
the bill provides for a public hearing and public testimony before making an appointment to fill vacancies on county boards and city councils.
sf 3378 Sen. Lourey, Tony passed and signed by Governor Louis Jambois

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hf 2551 Rep. Erhardt, Ron heard in Taxes 2/26/08, set aside Repeal of Sales Tax Exemption on Clothing --May 29, 2008
the bill repeals the exemption of the sales tax on clothing, and lowers the general sales tax rate from 6.5% to 5.96%. Language not included in either House or Senate omnibus tax bills or final tax bill HF 3149.
sf 2346 Sen. Rest, Ann introduced, no hearing Patricia Nauman

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hf 2163 Rep. Hortman, Melissa heard, set aside, not included in final bill Expansion of Sales Tax Base --May 29, 2009
the bill expands the sales tax base to certain services and reduces the sales tax rate to 4.5%. The bill is revenue neutral. Bill was not included in omnibus tax bills.
Patricia Nauman

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hf 3357 Rep. Marquart, Paul passed and signed by Governor Municipal Boundaries --May 29, 2008
the bill provides for changes in municipal boundary adjustments and imposes powers on the administrative law judges including encouraging orderly annexations, clarifying powers of the ALJ in annexation by order proceedings, increasing notification of neighboring governmental unitsi when annexations are petitioned, clarifying joint information hearing requirements, and extending the sunset date of the task force until 1-16-09.
sf 3208 Sen. Olseen, Rick passed and signed by Governor Sarah Erickson

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hf 2653 Rep. Clark, Karen Included in House bonding bill Neighborhood Land Trusts --April 1, 2008
the bill expands the definition of neighborhood land trust to include non profits and appropriates money for the land trusts. Delete all created a working gorup convened by MHFA to look at 501cs as a means to prevent foreclosures, making CASA more accessbile to trusts and considering alternative tax classifications for land trust properties.
sf 2643 Sen. Moua, Mee Heard Econ Dev, RR to State and Local Louis Jambois

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hf 3114 Rep. Hilstrom, Debra Vetoed by Governor Park Property/Comprehensive Plan Accordance --April 30, 2008
provides that a park district may acquire property without a resolution of consent when the purchase is in accordance with the adopted comprehensive plan of the home rule charter or statutory city.
sf 2820 Sen. Larson, Cal Vetoed by Governor Louis Jambois

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hf 3889 Rep. Hilstrom, Debra tabled Subdivision Development Contracts/Fees --March 14, 2008
The bill states that a city may not include as terms or conditions to development contracts any requirements for impact fees, park fees in addition to conforming park dedications, off-site improvements lacking a direct and proportionate relationship to the proposed subdivision, mandatory dedications of affordable housing, or waivers of rights to challenge any fees not authorized by statute. At least five days before subdivision approval, the municipality must provide to the applicant a copy of the proposed development contract. The municipality may enforce such agreements and conditions by appropriate legal and equitable remedies.
Louis Jambois

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hf 3382 Rep. Marquart, Paul in final tax bill, signed by Governor Abatement Limit Modification --May 29,2008
the bill modifies the maximum limitation on property tax abatements so that the total amount of taxes abated by a political subdivision may not exceed 10% of net tax capacity or $200,000 whichever is greater.
sf 3566 Sen. Larson, Dan in final tax bill, signed by Governor Louis Jambois

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hf 4228 Rep. Lenczewski, Ann introduced Public Finance: Tax Exempt Bonding Authority --May 1, 2008
the bill allocates additional tax exempt bonding authority.
Patricia Nauman

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hf 4201 Rep. Bunn, Julie language included in final tax bill HF 3149 Vacant Platted land and Market Value --May 29, 2008
the bill changes the number of years for vacant platted land to be valued at market value in the metro counties; modifies the phase in for certain vacant platted land in the metro counties.
Louis Jambois

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hf 4204 Rep. Lenczewski, Ann included in final tax bill HF 3149 HRA Levy Maximum Increase --May 29, 2008
the bill raises the maximum rate for housing and redevelopment special taxing districts from .0144 % of taxable market value to .025 %. Included in final tax bill.
Louis Jambois

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hf 4169 Rep. Lenczewski, Ann included in final tax bill TIF: Bloomington Port Authority --May 29, 2008
the bill extends the five year rule to 10 years for the Port Autority TIF district.
sf 3831 Sen. Larson, Dan included in final tax bill Louis Jambois

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hf 1808 Rep. Atkins, Joe in taxes, not heard TIF: General Rule Exception --May 29, 2008
the bill provides an exception to the rule that a TIF plan that is modified must follow the same modification procedures required for approval of the original plan, when the modification is the designation of additional property to be acquired, with the exception applying if a property consists of one or more parcels under common ownership, acquired from a willing seller for housing purposes. Proposal not included in final tax bill.
sf 1566 Sen. Sieben, Katie heard in Taxes, laid over Louis Jambois

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hf 4103 Rep. Lenczewski, Ann heard, set aside Corporate Subsidies Elimination Bill --May 29, 2008
the bill eliminates corporate subsidies including foreign operating corps and royalties, JOBZ, adds airport property to statewide CI tax. Disallows property in a TIF district to be deducted for corporate franchise tax purposes. Raises $171M in the current biennium and $288M for 2010-11. The FOC and royalties provisions were amended onto HF 1812 (omnibus finance bill). Metro Cities will oppose the TIF/abatement provisions in this bill. Provisions not included in final tax bill.
Louis Jambois

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hf 3536 Rep. Mullery, Joe in final tax bill, passed, signed by Gov TIF: Minneapolis Housing Replacement Districts --May 29, 2008
the bill allows Minneapolis to spend increments from its housing replacement districts on activities outside the district.
sf 3545 Sen. Dibble, Scott in final tax bill, passed, signed by Gov Louis Jambois

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hf 4210 Rep. Davnie, Jim heard in Taxes, laid over TIF: Minneapolis Homeless District --April 25, 2008
the bill modifies a special law for Mpls that authorized a TIF district to expand the area from six to eight acres.
Louis Jambois

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hf 3210 Rep. Lenczewski, Ann included in HF 3201, non-controversial tax bill TIF: Burnsville --April 2, 2008
the bill authorizes the city of Burnsville to establish TIF districts subject to special rules and defines soil deficiency district.
sf 999 Sen. Doll, John included in HF 3201 Louis Jambois

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hf 4004 Rep. Carlson, Lyndon included in HF 3149, final tax bill TIF: Crystal --May 29, 2008
the bill authorizes the Crystal EDA to deposit in a Housing Development Acount all TIF revenue derived from certain housing replacement districts. Funds in the housing development account may be uwsed for housing activities.
sf 3709 Sen. Rest, Ann included in HF 3149, final tax bill Louis Jambois

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hf 3821 Rep. Clark, Karen language in HF 3149 TIF: Minneapolis --May 29, 2008
the bill extends the duration of certain TIF districts in Minneapolis that were not decertified beore July 2008 through 2019 and allows increments to be used for NRP program and city's general fund. Placeholder language included in Senate omnibus bill that states that cities of the first class in the metro area, should they receive an LGA increase, may use all or a portion of the increase to pay debt obligations or for neighborhood revitalization activities.
sf 3643 Sen. Ray, Patricia Torres language in HF 3149 Louis Jambois

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hf 3856 Rep. Knuth, Kate included in HF 3149, final tax bill TIF: New Brighton --May 29,2008
the bill authorizes at TIF district for New Brighton.
sf 3512 Sen. Chaudhary, Satveer included in HF 3149, final tax bill Louis Jambois

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hf 4121 Rep. Mahoney, Tim language in HF 3149 final tax bill TIF: St Paul --May 1, 2008
Language included in the final tax bill allows the city of St Paul to extend a TIF district and allows the increments only to be expended for debt service on obligations ussed by the HRA in 1996 for its convention center. Language included in final bill.
sf 3773 Sen. Moua, Mee language in HF 3149, final tax bill Louis Jambois

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hf 3158 Rep. Slawik, Nora included in final tax bill TIF: Oakdale --May 29, 2008
the bill authorizes extended duration limis for certain redevelopment TIF districts in Oakdale
sf 2388 Sen. Wiger, Chuck included in final tax bill Louis Jambois

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hf 2847 Rep. Laine, Carolyn included in final tax bill, passed TIF: Fridley --May 29, 2008
the bill authorizes a TIF district for Fridley for the Northstar Corridor.
sf 3260 Sen. Chaudhary, Satveer included in final tax bill, passed Louis Jambois

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hf 3398 Rep. Simon, Steve included in final tax bill, passed TIF: Hopkins --May 29, 2008
the bill eliminates a special law restriction on a TIF district
sf 3176 Sen. Latz, Ron included in final tax bill, passed Louis Jambois

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hf 2632 Rep. Urdahl, Dean introduced 2/12/08 Eminent Doman Appraisal Sharing --March 25, 2008
relates to eminent domain; the bill requires public corporations to share appraisal information with landowners
sf 2628 Sen. Dille, Steve introduced 2/14/08 Louis Jambois

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hf 2789 Rep. Dill, David passed and signed by Governor Eminent Domain Re-establishment Cost Limit --May 29, 2008
Amends statute to state that an acquiring authority shall cooperate with federal departments and agencies, and take necessary action to insure federal financial participation in an acquisition, including relocation assistance and benefits. The bill also amends statute to state that with respect to reimbursement of re-establishment expenses for nonresidential moves, federal regulations apply except that the acquiring authority shall reimburse the displaced business for eligible expenses up to a maximum of $50,000. Effective retroactive from January 16, 2007.
sf 2379 Sen. Bakk, Thomas passed and signed by Governor Louis Jambois

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hf 3602 Rep. Dill, David passed Energy/Finance Comms, RR to Taxes Business Subsidy Law --April 15, 2008
the bill amends the business subsidy law by raising the limits on what constiutes a subsidy.
sf 2869 Sen. Bakk, Thomas passed Senate Louis Jambois

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hf 2107 Rep. Masin, Sandra bill passed and signed by Governor High Speed Broadband Task Force --May 29, 2008
the bill requires the Governor to establish a High Speed Broadband Task force to make recommendations regarding a state ultra high speed broadband goal. The memberhsip includes representatives from cities, K12, cable, health care, labor, etc. and to report by November 1, 2009. Bill passed into law, Chapter 212.
sf 1918 Sen. Solon, Yvonne bill passed and signed by Governor Louis Jambois

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hf 3229 Rep. Nelson, Michael passed and signed by Governor Utility Disconnection Notice --May 29,2008
the bill requires utility companies to notify cities of service disconnections in cold winter months so that cities can determine if the property is vacant and if so, shut off water to the home before pipes freeze. Data on customers to cities considered private data. (A provision requiring the Dept of Commerce to create a database was stripped from the bill.)
sf 2775 Sen. Foley, Leo passed and signed by Governor Patricia Nauman

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hf 3931 Rep. Kalin, Jeremy introduced Foreclosures: Redemption Sales to End of Period --March 25, 2008
the bill moves mortgage redemption sales to the end of the current redemption period and eliminates the rights of the mortgagee.
Patricia Nauman

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hf 3932 Rep. Atkins, Joe introduced Foreclosures: Right of Reinstatement --April 1,2008
the bill modifies the right of reinstatment and other provisions relating to mortgage foreclosures. Requires foreclosing party to pay taxes. Piggybacks reinstatement onto redemption laws. Applies only to 1-4 dwellings where one is owner occupied; one time only.
sf 2984 Sen. Ortman, Julianne in Committee Patricia Nauman

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hf 4012 Rep. Mullery, Joe in Rules Committee, did not pass Foreclosures: Subprime Foreclosure Extension Act --May 29, 2008
MN Subprime Foreclosure Extension Act
Patricia Nauman

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hf 3477 Rep. Gardner, Paul passed and signed by Govenor, Ch 273 Foreclosures: Manufactured Homes/Lending --May 29, 2008
the bill applies the predatory lending law passed in 2007 to manufactured homes.
sf 2917 Sen. Marty, John passed and signed by Governor, Ch 273 Louis Jambois

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hf 3476 Rep. Kohls, Paul passed and signed by Governor, Ch 177 Foreclosures: Landlord/tenant notice requirements --May 29, 2008
the bill provides for landlord and tenant notice requirements relating to foreclosure, so that tenants of properties in foreclosure are notified. The bill also gives tenants the abiltiy to withold their last month';s rent in lieu of a refund of their security deposit.
sf 2908 Sen. Higgins, Linda Passed and signed by Governor, Ch 177 Patricia Nauman

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hf 3346 Rep. Davnie, Jim passed and signed by Governor, CH 362 Foreclosures: Financial Assistance to Individuals --May 29,2008
the bill provides for mortgage foreclosure financial assistance; removes $5500 cap for assistance.
sf 3073 Sen. Higgins, Linda Passed and signed by Governor, CH 362 Patricia Nauman

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hf 3428 Rep. Gunther, Bob passed and signed by Governor, CH 313 Foreclosures: Tenants Pay Utility Bills --May 29, 2008
The bill provides modications to utility bill payments by renters so that tenants of a building with five units or less can pay for service fater failure of payment by the landlord.
sf 2909 Sen. Olseen, Rick passed and signed by Governor, CH 313 Louis Jambois

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hf 3236 Rep. Davnie, Jim passed and signed by Governor Foreclosures: Borrower Ability to Pay --May 29, 2008
bill provides for borrower's ability to pay provisions
sf 2881 Sen. Scheid, Linda passed and signed by Governor Patricia Nauman

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hf 3517 Rep. Davnie, Jim passed House, signed by Governor, Ch 174 Foreclosures: Expungement of Eviction Record --May 29, 2008
Relating to foreclosures; the bill allows for expungement of eviction record when tenant is a victim of foreclosure.
sf 2910 Sen. Higgins, Linda passed Senate, signed by Governor, Ch 174 Patricia Nauman

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hf 3475 Rep. Mullery, Joe included in HF 3420, passed, sent to Gov Foreclosures: Proceedings Modified --May 29, 2008
the bill reuires lenders to provide information on foreclosure counseling. A party foreclosing would also be required to provide that information at the time of notice. The bill also requires a postponement of a sheriff's sale if the sheriiff hasn't received a response from an owner within seven days of a request. Changes to mortgage redemption laws are also included.
sf 2912 Sen. Scheid, Linda included in HF 3420, passed, sent to Gov Patricia Nauman

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hf 3516 Rep. Davnie, Jim passed and signed by Governor, Ch 238 Foreclosures: Data Practice Requirements --May 29, 2008
the bill addresses foreclosure data privacy requirements and provides for statewide foreclosure data collection and a reporting system study
sf 2914 Sen. Rest, Ann passed and signed by Governor, Ch 238 Patricia Nauman

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hf 3478 Rep. Peterson, Neil passed and signed by Governor, Ch 215 Foreclosures: Civil Penalties/Punitive Damages --May 29, 2008
relating to foreclosures; the bill address punitive damages and residential mortgage fraud penalties.
sf 2915 Sen. Moua, Mee passed and signed by Governor Patricia Nauman

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hf 3839 Rep. Lillie, Leon passed and signed by Governor, CH 241 Foreclosures: Ability to Pay --May 29, 2008
The bill states that a mortgage originator's analysis of the borrower's reasonable ability to repay may include, but is not limited to, consideration of the following items, if verified: (1) the borrower's current and expected income; (2) current and expected cash flow; (3) net worth and other financial resources other than the consumer's equity in the dwelling that secures the loan; (4) current financial obligations; (5) property taxes and insurance; (6) assessments on the property; (7) employment status; (8) credit history; (9) debt-to-income ratio; (10) credit scores; (11) tax returns; (12) pension statements; and (13)employment payment records, provided that no mortgage originator shall disregard facts and circumstances that indicate that the financial or other information submitted by the consumer is inaccurate or incomplete. A statement by the borrower to the residential mortgage originator or exempt person of the borrower's income and resources or sole reliance on any item.
sf 3154 Sen. Scheid, Linda passed and signed by Governor, CH 241 Patricia Nauman

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hf 4199 Rep. Mahoney, Tim no action on this bill this year Vacant Building Registration Fees --May 29, 2008
the bill authorizes the collection of delinquent vacant building registration fees as special assessments.
sf 3840 Sen. Moua, Mee no action on this bill this yera Patricia Nauman

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hf 3612 Rep. Davnie, Jim passed, vetoed MN Subprime Foreclosure Deferment Act --May 29, 2008
MN Subprime Foreclosure Deferment Act; allows for deferment of payments for eligible borrowers. The bill was heard and laid over in the Senate Commerce Committee.
sf 3396 Sen. Anderson, Ellen passed, vetoed Patricia Nauman

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hf 4199 Rep. Mahoney, Tim heard and laid over in Taxes Special Assessments and Vacant Building Fees --May 29, 2008
the bill expands the unpaid charges eligible to be collected as a special assessment to include delinquent vacant building registration fees under municipal programs designed to identify and register vacant buildings.
sf 3840 Sen. Moua, Mee no action on bill Patricia Nauman

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hf 3348 Rep. Mullery, Joe heard in Pub Safety, in Local Govt Foreclosure Crisis Intervention Act --March 18, 2008
Foreclosure Crisis Intervention Act; modifies provisions related to foreclosure proceedings, criminal enforcement for predatory practices, remedies, forms and notices, report requirements.
Patricia Nauman

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hf 3473 Rep. Mullery, Joe introduced, in Taxes Foreclosures: Mortgage Tax Forgiveness --May 29, 2008
the bill provides for certain mortgage tax forgiveness. Not included in either House or Senate Omnibus tax bills.
sf 2916 Sen. Moua, Mee introduced, in Taxes Patricia Nauman

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hf 3474 Rep. Hilstrom, Debra Passed House, signed by Governor Foreclosures: Redemption Period/Notice of Sale --May 29, 2008
the bill requires any publication of notice of sale to include any reduction of redemption period notice and the laast publication before sale must include any intent to petition for a reduction. The bill also allows for easier establishment of abandonment (defendant's failure to appear at mortage hearing is proof property has been abandoned).
sf 2918 Sen. Higgins, Linda passed Senate, signed by Governor Patricia Nauman

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