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| Policy | HFile | HAuthor | HStatus | Title/Summary | SFile | SAuthor | SStatus | Lobbyist | |||||||||||||||
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hf 3729 | Rep. Lenczewski, Ann | passed, signed by Governor | Omnibus Tax Bill --May 17, 2010
Omnibus Tax bill. Includes Dept of Revenue technical and policy bills,statewide pooling provision (drafting error prohibited final inclusion of this provision, see SF 2255),local TIF provisions, local sales tax provisions, fiscal disparities study, conditional use deed reform provisions, and other miscellenous provisions. Does not include TIF for transit oriented development. Committee adopted TIF pooling for market rate housing but language was inadvertently omitted from final draft. We will seek correction at beginning of next session. |
sf 3327 | Sen. Bakk, Thomas | passed, signed by Governor | Patricia Nauman support in part |
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Repeal of Clothing Tax Exemption --May 17, 2010
The bill repeals the exemption on the clothing sales tax, with some proceeds paying back the K12 payment shift, and a reduction in the sales tax rate. |
sf 2980 | Sen. Bakk, Thomas | no hearnig or action taken | Patricia Nauman monitor |
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hf 3748 | Rep. Simon, Steve | passed; signed by Governor | Local Impact Note Request Expansion --May 13, 2010
Bill would allow chairs and ranking minority members of Finance and Ways and Means to request local impact notes. Chairs of Tax committee already have authority. |
sf 3325 | Sen. Latz, Ron | passed senate floor;signed by Governor | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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hf 2919 | Rep. Anderson, Sarah | no action | State Budget Balance --May 17,2010
the bill requires the Legislature to pass a balanced budget before passage of other legislation. |
sf 2576 | Sen. Gerlach, Chris | no action | Patricia Nauman monitor |
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hf 3244 | Rep. Falk, Andrew | referred to State and Local | Annexation Agreement Limitation --March 12, 2010
Limits annexation procedures. If an annexation agreement is approved, a municipality may not annex property by another mechanism, nor shall another municipality annex property. |
sf 2899 | Sen. Olseen, Rick | referred to State and Local | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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hf 3206 | Rep. Rukavina, Tom | introduced | Unallotment Authority Modification --March 2, 2010
the bill modifes the authority of the MMB (Finance) Commissioner to unallot expenditures by limiting this authority until after July 1st of an even numbered year. |
sf 2856 | Sen. Tomassoni, David | introduced | Patricia Nauman monitor |
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hf 3785 | Rep. Liebling, Tina | included in tax bill, signed by Governor | Tax Expenditure Study --May 17, 2010
the bill establishes a commission to review and potentially sunset tax expenditures. The bill also lays out a plan for the automatic expiration of all tax expenditures. |
Patricia Nauman monitor |
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hf 3278 | Rep. Garofalo, Pat | introduced | July 2009 Unallotment Actions --March 5, 2010
the bill would make supplemental appropriations to comply with the unallotment actions of July 2009. |
sf 3085 | Sen. Hann, David | introduced | Patricia Nauman monitor |
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hf 3082 | Rep. Lenczewski, Ann | in Taxes | Tax/Budget Bill --March 2, 2010
Overall budget reduction bill. Reduces K12 funding, reduces the MVHC from $304 to $266 and reduces phase out rate from $9 to $12 per $1K of value above $76K. Reduces LGA to citeis from $526M to $380M for aids in 2011 and after. Reduces County Aids from $227M to $149M for 2011 and after. No Senate companion. |
Patricia Nauman monitor |
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hf 2800 | Rep. Tillberry, Tom | heard and set aside, no further action taken | Membership of LGA Study Commission --May 17, 2010
the bill expands the LGA study group from 10 to 12 members (from 5 to 6 by each legislative body) and requires that at least two members represented must be from from a city in the metro area not of the first class or be a legislator not of the first class in the metro region. |
sf 2565 | Sen. Scheid, Linda | in Taxes (not included in omnibus bill) | Patricia Nauman support |
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hf 3689 | Rep. Westrom, Torrey | heard in Property Taxes, laid over | PTR Reduction --March 24, 2010
the bill scales back the PTR program by reducing the maximum income eligible for a refund, decreasing the maximum refund allowed and eliminating the annual inflation adjustment of the income brackets and maximum refund amount. |
Patricia Nauman oppose |
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hf 3632 | Rep. Scalze, Bev | heard in Property Taxes, no further action | MVHC Modifications --May 17, 2010
the bill would change factors for the Market Value Homestead Credit that would reduce the credit to homeowners by $42 million in 2012 and $43 million in 2013. |
Patricia Nauman support |
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| 1H ** Secondary Policies: -- |
hf 3372 | Rep. Olin, Dave | introduced | LMV-Agricultural Properties --March 11, 2010
the bill limits market value growth for agricultural properties. |
Patricia Nauman oppose |
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hf 3638 | Rep. Loon, Jenifer | included in tax bill, passed, signed by Governor | Study of Fiscal Disparities --May 17, 2010
the bill requires the Commissioner of Revenue to study the metropolitan fiscal disparitise program. The study is paid for by a $100K levy on the fiscal disparities pool for 2011. The study is due to the Legislature in 2012. |
sf 3053 | Sen. Rest, Ann | included in tax bill, passed, signed by Governor | Patricia Nauman support |
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| 1L ** Secondary Policies: -- |
hf 3425 | Rep. Hackbarth, Tom | referred to Taxes | Residential MV Homestead --March 11, 2010
Thje bill requires the market value of property classified as residential homestead to be valued by the assessor as residential, regardless of the property's zoning, effective for assessment year 2010 and thereafter. |
sf 3086 | Sen. Jungbauer, Mike | referred to Taxes | Patricia Nauman monitor |
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| 1M ** Secondary Policies: -- |
hf 2681 | Rep. Kalin, Jeremy | introduced, referred to Taxes | Electric Generation Facility In-Lieu Agreement --February 15, 2010
the bill modifies the in-lieu host agreement for electric generation facility properties by striking the $600,000 cap. |
sf 3148 | Sen. Olseen, Rick | in Energy, Utilities Committee | Patricia Nauman monitor |
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| 1N ** Secondary Policies: -- |
hf 2905 | Rep. Anderson, Paul | heard in Taxes, set aside, no action | Sales Tax Exemption for Water Used in Public Safety --May 17,2010
the bill expands the sales tax exemption for water used directly in providing fire protection by a fire dept, fire protection district, or fire company providing services to the state or local governments. |
sf 3292 | Sen. Gimse, Joe | introduced, no action | Patricia Nauman support |
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hf 2905 | Rep. Anderson, Paul | heard in Taxes, set aside | Exempting Water Used in Public Safety from Sales Tax --April 13, 2010
the bill would exempt from the sales tax purchases of water used directly in providing public safety services by an organized fire department, fire protection district, or fire company regularly charged with providing fire protection to the state or a political subdivision. |
sf 3292 | Sen. Gimse, Joe | introduced | Patricia Nauman support |
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| 1N ** Secondary Policies: -- |
hf 3171 | Rep. Cornish, Tony | introduced | Public Safety Equipment Sales Tax Exemption --March 2, 2010
the bill exempts purchases for public safety equipment from the sales tax. |
sf 2798 | Sen. Rosen, Julie | introduced | Patricia Nauman support |
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| 1O ** Secondary Policies: -- |
hf 3173 | Rep. Beard, Michael | in State and Local Government | Railroad Storm Water Assessment Exemption --March 2, 2010
the bill exempts railroad carriers and properties from storm water assessments, levies or charges. |
sf 2848 | Sen. Jungbauer, Mike | introduced | Patricia Nauman oppose |
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hf 2818 | Rep. Doty, Al | passed and referred to taxes | Tax Exemption-Charitable Contributions to Local Governments --March 2, 2010
The bill creates a temporary tax exemption for charitable contributions to local governments by allowing the taxes paid by lawful gambling organizations to be reduced by the amount of contributions made by lawful gambling organizations to local governments. The exemption sunsets after 2013. |
sf 2523 | Sen. Koering, Paul | introduced, referred to State and Local Govt | Todd Olson monitor |
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| 2A * Secondary Policies: -- |
hf 2771 | Rep. Winkler, Ryan | passed House in bonding; line item vetoed | Cooperative Facilities Grant --March 15, 2010
Provides grants to units of government to acquire, construct, or renovate public land to be used for cooperative facilities. Included in Senate Bonding bill at $2M. Included in conference committee report at $1M, but was line item vetoed. |
sf 2325 | Sen. Bonoff, Terri | passed Senate in bonding; line item vetoed | Kevin McHenry support |
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hf 2840 | Rep. Swails, Marsha | passed; signed by Governor | Collaborative Governance Council --May 20, 2010
Establishes a collaborative governance council to identify and remove obstacles to government collaboration at all levels of government. The council shall consist of major statewide governmental entities and nongovernmental statewide organizations with a stated interest in collaborative government. 12 member council. Council must develop recommendations designed on how to increase government collaboration. |
sf 2511 | Sen. Rest, Ann | passed; signed by Governor | Kevin McHenry support |
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| 2A * Secondary Policies: -- |
hf 2660 | Rep. Thissen, Paul | passed State and Local to Finance | Minnesota Coalition for Innovation and Collaboration --April 16, 2010
Creates a coalition for innovation and collaboration. Includes non profits, private and public sector to address high priority needs. Coalition should seek and promote ideas for addressing high priority community needs. |
sf 2516 | Sen. Rest, Ann | passed State and Local, to Rules,laid on table | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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hf 2494 | Rep. Winkler, Ryan | passed House, line item vetoed | Cooperative Facilities Grant --March 15, 2010
Provides $40 million in bonds to acquire, construct, or renovate public land for cooperative facilities. At least three units of government must participate to be eligible. Funded at $1 million in bonding bill, but line item vetoed. |
sf 2325 | Sen. Bonoff, Terri | passed Senate, line item vetoed | Kevin McHenry support |
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| 2A * Secondary Policies: -- |
hf 3011 | Rep. Downey, Keith | included in HF2227;passed | Commission on Service Innovation --May 20, 2010
Establishes a Commission on Service Innovation whose goal is to provide the legislature with a plan to redesign the delivery of state or local services. Amended to SF3134, omnibus state government policy bill. |
sf 2620 | Sen. Bonoff, Terri | included in HF2227; passed | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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| 2A *** Secondary Policies: -- |
hf 3087 | Rep. Seifert, Marty | referred to State and Local Government | Moratorium on Unfunded Mandates --March 12, 2010
Imposes a moratorium on unfunded mandates to businesses and local units of government. Creates an 11-member Local Government Mandate Relief Commission to recommend ways to eliminate unfunded mandates. Seven members must represent local governments, the other four members would legislators from the majority and minority parties. Also creates a separate Business Mdnate Relief and Paperwork Reduction Commission. |
sf 2747 | Sen. Gerlach, Chris | referred to State and Local Government | Kevin McHenry support |
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| 2A * Secondary Policies: -- |
hf 2227 | Rep. Hilty, Bill | passed House; sent to Governor | Innovation Board Reestablishment --May 20, 2010
Reestablishes board of Innovation. Board can award grants to local units of governments for innovative service delivery, sharing services, and collaboration efforts. Board would then create list of efficiencies to implement statewide. Passed in HF 2227 |
sf 1880 | Sen. Metzen, James | passed CC; Sent to Governor | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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| 2A ** Secondary Policies: -- |
hf 3440 | Rep. Dittrich, Denise | referred to Taxes | Methods of Property Tax/Delinquent Tax Payments --March 11, 2010
the bill allows property taxes and delinquent property taxes to be paid through electronic means. |
sf 3111 | Sen. Scheid, Linda | referred to Taxes | Patricia Nauman monitor |
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| 2A *** Secondary Policies: -- |
hf 3444 | Rep. Scalze, Bev | referred to Env Policy | Enterprise Accounts-Public Water Suppliers --March 12, 2010
the bill states that to be eligible for a loan or grant a public water supplier serving more than 1,000 people shall establish and fund an enterprise account to provide funding for future construction, reconstruction, repair, enlargement, or other improvement. |
Todd Olson oppose |
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hf 3205 | Rep. Mahoney, Tim | Community Banks Preference --March 11, 2010
the bill craetes a preference for communty banks and credit unions for the state's general account. The bill also requires a study of possible further use of community banks by the state and municipalities. |
sf 2964 | Sen. Sparks, Daniel | referred to Finance | Todd Olson monitor |
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hf 3434 | Rep. Kohls, Paul | referred to Civil Justice | Duty of Care Requirement for Municipal Building Inspectors --March 12, 2010
Bill states that a local unit of government owes a special duty of care for the protection of residential property owner's and occupants when conducting a sub-sewage inspection or inspection of residential property. |
sf 2968 | Sen. Jungbauer, Mike | referred to Environment | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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| 2E * Secondary Policies: -- |
hf 2779 | Rep. Torkelson, Paul | laid over in tax committee | Public Safety Radio Exemptions --March 29, 2010
the bill expands the exemption for public safety radio systems |
sf 2545 | Sen. Frederickson, Dennis | introduced | Todd Olson monitor |
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hf 2945 | Rep. Mahoney, Tim | signed by Governor | State Building Code Municipal Enforcement --May 13, 2010
Allows cities to enforce property maintenance codes that address safety and health concerns, as long as the codes do not conflict with the state building code. |
sf 2759 | Sen. Sparks, Daniel | signed by Governor | Kevin McHenry support |
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| 2I *** Secondary Policies: -- |
hf 3183 | Rep. Liebling, Tina | referred to State and Local | Urban and Suburban Definition for Annexation --March 12, 2010
Defines "Urban" and "Suburban" for purposes of Annexation. Adds urban and suburban as a factor for consideration under annexation. |
sf 2836 | Sen. Dille, Steve | referred to State and Local | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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hf 3181 | Rep. Sterner, Philip | referred to State and Local | City Payments to Towns Following Annexation --March 12, 2010
Requires a city that annexes property from a town to reimburse the town for the loss of property taxes under the town tax rate. Caps the reimbursement from a city to a township for negotiated annexations to 8 years worth of property taxes. |
sf 2835 | Sen. Sheran, Kathy | heard in State and Local, laid on table | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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hf 3242 | Rep. Falk, Andrew | referred to State and Local | Annexation Referendum by Petition --March 12, 2010
Allows for annexation to be decided by referendum. A city council could petition for a referendum by resolution if they receive a petition signed from at least 20% of voters from previous election. |
sf 2898 | Sen. Olseen, Rick | referred to State and Local | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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| 2Z *** Secondary Policies: -- |
hf 3401 | Rep. Gardner, Paul | introduced | Manufactured Home Park Water and Sewer Rates --March 12, 2010
Requires public water suppliers to charge the lowest residential water and sewer rates in manufactured home parks. |
Todd Olson monitor |
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| 2Z * Secondary Policies: -- |
hf 3350 | Rep. Smith, Steve | passed signed by Governor | Prohibiting City Council from City Employment --April 16, 2010
Bill prohibits city council members from being employed by city that the individual represents. |
sf 2953 | Sen. Olson, Gen | passed signed by Governor | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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| 2Z * Secondary Policies: -- |
hf 1395 | Rep. Mullery, Joe | passed as part of omnibus tax bill;SF3327 ART.6 | Use Deed Reform --May 20, 2010
Bill updates the 1941 law on use deeds. Other than paying full value for land, it can be obtained through use deed and only can be used for specified use. Bill updates "public authorized use" definition, gives local units new alternative authority, and deals with ruling from courts on the meaning of "parks". Included in Senate Omnibus Tax Bill, SF 3327. Included in House Omnibus Property Tax bill. |
sf 1126 | Sen. Moua, Mee | passed as part of omnibus tax bill,SF3327 ART.6 | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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hf 3512 | Rep. Hansen, Rick | House floor | Indoor Ice Arena Air Quality Standards --May 20, 2010
Incorporates new requirements in Department of Health rulemaking and makes grants available to upgrade ventilation systems. |
sf 3175 | Sen. Anderson, Ellen | in Finance | Todd Olson oppose |
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hf 3456 | Rep. Scalze, Bev | introduced | Coal Tar Ban --March 12, 2010
Prohibits the use and sale of coal tar sealant products. Cities are currently required to ban the use if they need to apply for state grants to assist in the cleaning of retention ponds contaminated by coal tar products. |
sf 3133 | Sen. Rummel, Sandy | introduced | Todd Olson support |
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hf 3825 | Rep. Solberg, Loren | voted down in state and local | Vikings Stadium --May 20, 2010
Bill provides funding for an NFL stadium at a non site specific site. Team would pay $264 million up front and then finance the remaining $527 million over 40 years. It would raise money through hotels, jersey purchases, rental cars, and a sports themed scratch off game. |
sf 3399 | Sen. Bakk, Thomas | passed state and local | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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hf 3759 | Rep. Hansen, Rick | introduced | Indoor Ice Arena Air Exchanger Financing Option --April 16, 2010
Earmarks $2 million from Amateur Sports Commission bond proceeds to finance grants to local units of government to help indoor ice arenas replace air exchange systems to improve air quality in indoor ice arenas. |
sf 3354 | Sen. Anderson, Ellen | introduced | Todd Olson support |
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hf 1671 | Rep. Carlson, Lyndon | Passed, signed by Governor | Supplemental Budget Bill --April 12, 2010
Overall cuts of $315 million to state agencies, aids/credits etc, including LGA cuts of $105M. Cuts to higher education, environment, energy, natural resources, agriculture, veterans affairs, economic development, transportation, public safety, judiciary, and state government. No cuts to health and human services, or aids and credits. Conference Committee report passed both senate and house cutting $315M, $105 of which is cuts to city and county aids. |
sf 3223 | Sen. Cohen, Richard | passed, signed by Governor | Kevin McHenry oppose in part |
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| 2Z *** Secondary Policies: -- |
hf 3261 | Rep. Sailer, Brita | introduced | Low Interest Energy Conservation Loans --March 3, 2010
Expanding the authorization of low interest loans to local units of government to finance community or publicly owned small scale renewable energy systems to include conservation measures. The bonding authority is also increased from a maximum of $20 million in outstanding bonds to $100 million. |
sf 2786 | Sen. Doll, John | heard amended and laid over | Todd Olson support |
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| 2Z * Secondary Policies: -- |
hf 2610 | Rep. Mullery, Joe | presented to Gov 5/18 | Forteiture Law Changes --May 20, 2010
Changes to forfeiture laws including the giving of receipts upon seizure, petition for remission or mitigation and changes to the distribution of proceeds upon sale of forfeited property among others. |
sf 2634 | Sen. Moua, Mee | presented to Gov 5/18 | Todd Olson monitor |
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| 2Z *** Secondary Policies: -- |
hf 3650 | Rep. Rosenthal, Paul | in transportation policy committee | Vehicle Impound Authority Expansion --March 30, 2010
Would expand the authority of local units of government or peace officers to impound vehicles for non-traffic related offenses, alcohol related offenses and driving without a license. |
sf 2707 | Sen. Murphy, Steve | on Senate floor | Todd Olson monitor |
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| 2Z *** Secondary Policies: -- |
hf 1360 | Rep. Bigham, Karla | SF 568 referred to Civil Justice | Municipal Immunity for Donating Public Safety Equipment --March 30, 2010
Extends civil immunity to municipalities that donate public safety equipment unless a claim is a direct result of intentional misconduct. |
sf 568 | Sen. Scheid, Linda | passed State and Local, and Floor | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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| 2Z *** Secondary Policies: -- |
hf 2958 | Rep. Pelowski Jr., Gene | on house floor as amended | Open Meeting Web Site Posting Requirement Expansion --March 29, 2010
Expansion of open meeting laws for materials and notices to be opsted on applicable websites. Does not eliminate posting in newspapers. |
sf 2518 | Sen. Rest, Ann | on Senate floor as amended | Todd Olson monitor |
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hf 2852 | Rep. Johnson, Sheldon | passed in omnibus telecom bill sf 2616 | Telephone Cable Franchise --May 20, 2010
Allows cities to grant additional cable franchise rights to telephone companies if they already offer local exchange telephoone service. |
sf 2535 | Sen. Dibble, Scott | passed in omnibus telecom bill sf 2616 | Todd Olson monitor |
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hf 2802 | Rep. Persell, John | introduced | Local Grants For Improving Natural/Scenic Areas --February 15, 2010
Proposes $5 million in matching grant money from bond proceeds for local governments to aquire and better natural and scenic areas. |
sf 2440 | Sen. Olseen, Rick | introduced | Todd Olson monitor |
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hf 2907 | Rep. Johnson, Sheldon | signed by Gov. | Statewide Broadband Goals --May 20, 2010
Sets statewide goals for the deployment and high speed of state broadband, so that all residents have access by 2015, and that Minnesota be in the top five states for broadband access. |
sf 2254 | Sen. Prettner Solon, Yvonne | signed by Gov. | Todd Olson support |
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hf 3130 | Rep. Lesch, John | signed by Gov. | Fire Department Employee Criminal Check Authorization --May 20, 2010
Authorizes fire departments to check criminal history data on current employees. |
sf 2363 | Sen. Betzold, Don | signed by Gov. | Todd Olson monitor |
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hf 2965 | Rep. Paymar, Michael | presented to Gov 5/18 | Multi Jurisdictional Gang and Drug Task Force --May 20, 2010
This bill rewrites the multi jurisdictional gang and drug task force statute including changes to the make-up of the board and new oversight regulations. |
sf 2725 | Sen. Moua, Mee | presented to Gov 5/18 | Todd Olson monitor |
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| 3A * Secondary Policies: -- |
hf 2617 | Rep. Scalze, Bev | passed in tax bill, signed by Governor | Housing Improvement Area Petition Modifications --May 17, 2010
Changes petitions and veto powers for housing improvement areas. Petitions change from 25 to 50 percent of housing units subject to fees and from 35 to 45 percent for veto powers. |
sf 3381 | Sen. Marty, John | passed, signed by Governor | Patricia Nauman monitor |
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| 3E *** Secondary Policies: -- |
Housing Replacement TIF expansion --May 17, 2010
Allows for the cities of Arden Hills, Hilltop, New Brighton, Shoreview, and St. Anthony Village to establish housing replacement TIF districts and allows for the TIF pooling authority (10%) to be used for market rate housing with certain conditions. |
sf 3387 | Sen. Chaudhary, Satveer | no hearing or action | Kevin McHenry support |
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hf 3724 | Rep. Rukavina, Tom | referred to Finance | Low Income Housing Credit --March 25, 2010
Provides for a state low income housing tax credit. Minnesota Housing Finance Agency would determine eligibility based on federal standards. Credit would last for 5 years. |
sf 3307 | Sen. Moua, Mee | referred to Taxes | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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hf 2481 | Rep. Nelson, Michael | passed House in bonding;line item vetoed | Public Housing Bonds --March 15, 2010
The bill provides $10 million in bonds for rehabilitation and preservation of public housing. Bonding bill passed both Senate and House with $10M. Was line item vetoed from the bonding bill. |
sf 2171 | Sen. Sparks, Daniel | passed Senate in bonding bill; line item vetoed | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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hf 2527 | Rep. Davnie, Jim | passed in omnibus tax bill, HF3729 | Housing Tax Exemption --May 20, 2010
Expands low income housing construction tax exemption to limited liability corporations. Included in Omnibus Tax bill HF 3729, Art.4, sec 6. |
sf 2229 | Sen. Moua, Mee | passed in omnibus tax bill HF3729 | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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hf 3678 | Rep. Clark, Karen | passed finance to capital investment | Challenge Program for Affordable Housing --May 4, 2010
Bill provides for a challenge program bond account under the housing development fund. Allows for agency to award bonds or transfer to other housing and economic development accounts. Bonds are not considered public debt or subject to state taxation for debt service. |
sf 3273 | Sen. Tomassoni, David | heard; laid on table | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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hf 3725 | Rep. Marquart, Paul | passed finance to capital investment, no action | Affordable Housing Account Creation --May 17, 2010
Bill would appropriate a portion of mortgage registry and deed tax in the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency to be used for affordable housing. |
sf 3304 | Sen. Cohen, Richard | in Finance, no action | Kevin McHenry support |
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hf 1828 | Rep. Hornstein, Frank | Included in Econ Dev bill, signed by Governor | Amending City Comprehensive Plan for Affordable Housing --May 17, 2010
Authorizes cities to amend their comprehensive plans for affordable housing developments with a simple majority of city council, rather than a two-thirds vote by all members. Metro Cities testified in support of bill in Senate and House State and Local Govt committees. Bill passed and signed by Governor. |
sf 1605 | Sen. Dibble, Scott | passed, signed by Governor | Kevin McHenry support |
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hf 1537 | Rep. Mullery, Joe | passed Civil Justice 3/09; on floor, no action | Eminent Domain-Foreclosures --May 17, 2010
The bill would amend eminent domain to expand the public purpose definition of abandoned properties to allow cities to acquire vacant, abandoned and unmaintained properties to help mitigate the effects of foreclosures on neighborhood stability. Metro Cities has been working with other stakeholders to advocate for this bill. The bill passed the Senate but was not acted upon in the House. |
sf 1659 | Sen. Higgins, Linda | passed Senate 34-27 | Patricia Nauman support |
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hf 2699 | Rep. Hilstrom, Debra | passed floor; signed by Governor | Notice to Mortgagees --May 20, 2010
Requires mortgager to provide detailed information of homeowners' rights during the redemption period. The information includes details of what a homeowner has to do in order to keep the house. The redemption period cannot begin until notice is received. Also, included in SF2549 |
sf 2430 | Sen. Scheid, Linda | passed floor signed by Governor | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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hf 2824 | Rep. Hayden, Jeff | passed in SF2430; signed by Governor | Securing Property --May 20, 2010
Reduces time to request a hearing to secure a property from 14 to 6 days. Requires foreclosure notices to be sent to cities. Passed in SF 2430, sec. 8/14 |
sf 2549 | Sen. Higgins, Linda | passed in SF2430; signed by governor | Kevin McHenry support |
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hf 2708 | Rep. Mullery, Joe | passed house floor,signed by Governor | Extending Mortagagor Redemption Period --April 28, 2010
Changes redemption period to 6 months, or 11 months if the original redemption period was 12 months. |
sf 2559 | Sen. Kelash, Kenneth S. | passed floor,signed by Governor | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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hf 2839 | Rep. Bunn, Julie | passed house floor;signed by Governor | Virtual Assistance Network --May 13, 2010
Authorizes the development of a virtual assistance network to entrepreneurs. Goal of network is to grow current business ventures and attract new ones. |
sf 2758 | Sen. Bonoff, Terri | passed senate floor;signed by Governor | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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| 3H * Secondary Policies: -- |
hf 3740 | Rep. Lanning, Morrie | included in tax bill, signed by Governor | Economic Development District Modifications --May 17, 2010
the bill changes the requirements for economic development authorities to define economic development districts by eliminating the requirement that a district be defined according to requirements outlined in 469.174 for (redevelopment districts). |
sf 3289 | Sen. Rest, Ann | included in tax bill, signed by Governor | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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hf 2695 | Rep. Lenczewski, Ann | passed and signed by Governor | Omnibus Economic Development/Jobs Bill --April 1, 2010
Omnibus economic development/jobs bill that includes tax credits for business, historic structure rehabilitation, expanding permitted uses of TIF (compact development), repeal of restrictions on MOA site and expansion of housing replacement. Bill passed both bodies and is on its way to the Governor. The bill includes the repeal of the low income fuel tax credit. |
sf 2568 | Sen. Bakk, Thomas | passed and signed by Governor | Patricia Nauman support in part |
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hf 3593 | Rep. Gunther, Bob | referred to Workforce Development | Greater Minnesota and Bioscience Development Grant Merger --March 16, 2010
Bill would merge the Greater Minnesota Business Infrastructure and Bioscience Business Development grant progams. |
sf 3239 | Sen. Koch, Amy | referred to Finance | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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hf 3647 | Rep. Kohls, Paul | referred to Workforce Development | Economic Grant Program Expansion to Small Metro Cities --March 18, 2010
Expands economic development grant program eligibility for non-metro cities to include metro cities with populations under 10,000. Bill was laid over for possible inclusion in Senate. Chair indicated he would like to find a way to help smaller suburban cities without opening up rural grant program. |
sf 3170 | Sen. Ortman, Julianne | heard in Econ Development Finance;tabled | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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hf 2700 | Rep. Hausman, Alice | passed House floor, line item vetoed, signed | Omnibus Bonding Bill --March 22, 2010
Omnibus Bonding Bill. Includes $3M for I and I, $3M for shade/diseased tree removal, $1M for cooperative facilities grants, $10.5M for regional parks, $43.5M for transit capital improvements, and $5M for the redevelopment account. Procedurally, the bill was pulled back to the senate floor and not sent to the Governor. Conference Committee has now passed the bill, and the bill is again awaiting action by both bodies. The amended bill is funded at $1.1 billion. Bill was line item vetoed. Overall cost of bill was reduced to $686M. Inflow and Infiltration was funded at $3M, Redevelopment account at $5M, Shade Tree Grants at $3M. $43.5M in transit was vetoed |
sf 2360 | Sen. Langseth, Keith | passed Senate floor, line item vetoed, signed | Kevin McHenry support |
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hf 2946 | Rep. Kalin, Jeremy | passed Workforce Development, to Higher Ed | Clean Energy Business --March 30, 2010
Would add Clean Energy Business as a recipient of the Bio-science business development public infrastructure grant program. Defines clean energy business as a business that further develops Minnesota's green economy. |
sf 2719 | Sen. Doll, John | passed floor, sent to house finance | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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hf 3033 | Rep. Rukavina, Tom | included in SF3275; passed; signed by Governor | Solar Photovoltaic Module Rebate Program --May 20, 2010
The bill allows the Commissioner of Commerce to provide rebates to owners who install soloar photovoltaic modules manufactured in Minnesota. Qualified owners include residence, business, multi-family units, and publicly owned buildings. |
sf 2676 | Sen. Tomassoni, David | included in SF3275; passed; signed by Governor | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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hf 3683 | Rep. Bigham, Karla | no action taken | Cottage Grove TIF --May 17, 2010
Bill allows for a modification of the start time of TIF district No 12 in Cottage Grove. |
sf 3286 | Sen. Sieben, Katie | no action taken | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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hf 3762 | Rep. Abeler, Jim | included in tax bill, signed by Governor | Ramsey TIF --May 17, 2010
the bill authorizes the city of Ramsey to to create a redevelopment TIF district without meeting redevelopment district requirements. |
sf 3337 | Sen. Jungbauer, Mike | included in tax bill, signed by Governor | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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hf 1431 | Rep. Hortman, Melissa | heard, no action taken | Transit Improvement Area TIF --May 17, 2010
Includes transit improvement areas within the definition of economic development district. Allows for increment to be used to support activities for which area was designated including clearing land, soil remediation, walkways, bridges, streetscapes, new affordable, senior or disabled housing, parks, etc. Pooling language of bill was amended to SF 2919 and laid on the table for possible inclusion. Pooling language advocated for by Metro Cities included in SF 2929. |
sf 975 | Sen. Dibble, Scott | heard, no action taken | Kevin McHenry support |
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hf 2511 | Rep. Mullery, Joe | Passed Conf Comm, but not included in final report | Housing Replacement Districts. --May 17, 2010
Allows the 10% pooling authority to be used for market rate housing (in addition to affordable housing, allowed under current law). Authorizes Brooklyn park to establish districts and reauthorizes for St Paul and Fridley. Metro Cities, LMC and MN Solutions initiative. Language to extend HR districts included in jobs bill; Pooling provision included in Senate Omnibus Tax bill, SF 3327, Article 5, sec 2/3. Passed conference committee but drafting error resulted in omission from Conference Committee report. We will seek to correct immediately in 2011. |
sf 2255 | Sen. Rest, Ann | passed Conf Comm but not included in final report | Kevin McHenry support |
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hf 3365 | Rep. Swails, Marsha | included in tax bill, signed by Governor | Landfall TIF 5 Year Rule Extension --May 17, 2010
For the city of Landfall TIF district 1-1 the bill would extend the five year for activities to eight years from the date of certification. |
sf 2970 | Sen. Saltzman, Kathy | included in tax bill, signed by Governor | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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hf 3007 | Rep. Dittrich, Denise | heard in Taxes, not included in bill | Coon Rapids TIF --May 17, 2010
the bill extends Coon Rapids TIF districts until 2025. |
sf 2829 | Sen. Foley, Leo | not included in bill, did not pass | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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hf 3357 | Rep. Slawik, Nora | passed in Jobs bill, signed by Governor | Oakdale TIF District --May 17, 2010
Extends Oakdale TIF district number 6 until 2024.Included in Jobs bill. |
sf 2938 | Sen. Wiger, Chuck | passed in Jobs Bill, signed by Governor | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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hf 3218 | Rep. Hornstein, Frank | in taxes (not included in omnibus bill) | Transit Improvement TIF --May 17,2010
the bill authorizes transit improvement TIF districts along transit lines. The bill stipulates qualifying expenditures including the acquiring of transit stations, streetscape improvements etc. The Senate Tax Committee amended pooling language from SF 975, advocated for by Metro Cities, into the bill. |
sf 2919 | Sen. Dibble, Scott | in taxes, (not included in omnibus bill) | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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hf 3727 | Rep. Mullery, Joe | referred to Taxes;included in Jobs bill | Minneapolis TIF --April 12, 2010
Bills allows for the use of TIF from the Homeless Assistance TIF District in Minneapolis. Allows for increment to be reimbursed for cost accrued before establishment of district. Included in Jobs Bill. |
sf 3281 | Sen. Pogemiller, Larry | heard in Taxes;included in Jobs bill | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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hf 3768 | Rep. Hausman, Alice | referred to Transportation | Met Council/U of M-Eminent Domain --April 16, 2010
the bill allows the Metropolitan Council to acquire U of M property for the Central Corridor LRT through eminent domain. |
sf 3346 | Sen. Murphy, Steve | in Transportation | Todd Olson monitor |
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hf 3085 | Rep. Marquart, Paul | passed House floor, signed by Governor | Eminent Domain Awards Exemption --April 28, 2010
The bill exempts eminent domain awards and property tax adjustments from increased interest rates on certain judgments. |
sf 2722 | Sen. Skoe, Rod | passed Senate floor, signed by Governor | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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hf 1182 | Rep. Bly, David | signed by Gov. | Eminent Domain-Public Utilities --May 20, 2010
When eminent domain laws were changed in 2006, an exemption was allowed for public service corporations, which includes all municipal utilities. This bill, as originally drafted, proposed to remove this exemption, which could greatly increase costs for easements by municipal utilities. The bill was amended to allow city utilities to keep their exemption. |
sf 1112 | Sen. Dahle, Kevin L | signed by Gov. | Todd Olson monitor |
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hf 3336 | Rep. Simon, Steve | passed, signed by Governor | Eminent Domain-Right of First Refusal --April 16, 2010
the bill amends eminent domain statutes to modify right of first refusal offers to include property obtained through transit funding. |
sf 3031 | Sen. Moua, Mee | passed, signed by Governor | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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hf 3298 | Rep. Koenen, Lyle | state and local hearing withdrawn | Easement Discharge Modification --March 22, 2010
Expands discharge of eminent domain to include portion of easement, rather than entire easement. |
sf 2602 | Sen. Kubly, Gary | passed Judiciary, passed Senate floor | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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hf 2842 | Rep. Benson, John | no action | This Old House --May 17, 2010
The bill allows homeowners to defer property valuation increases resulting from repairs or home improvements. |
sf 2426 | Sen. Bonoff, Terri | no action | Kevin McHenry support |
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hf 3109 | Rep. Kalin, Jeremy | included in HF2695, passed | Green Energy Revenue Bonds --March 30, 2010
Allows municipalities to impose special assessments for construction or improvement of an on site energy conservation and renewable energy system. |
sf 2720 | Sen. Doll, John | included in HF 2695, passed | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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hf 3289 | Rep. Gardner, Paul | introduced | City Storm Pond Buffer Requirement --March 12, 2010
Requires metropolitan municipalities to maintain a 10 to 14 foot buffer around storm ponds located on city owned land. |
sf 2906 | Sen. Chaudhary, Satveer | introduced | Todd Olson monitor |
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hf 3345 | Rep. Winkler, Ryan | referred to State and Local | Subdivision Development Contracts Regulated --March 12, 2010
In development contracts bill would not allow municipalities to require conditions relating to transportation fees, park fees, building permit fees, or off-site improvements unless they are directly related to subdivision or required by law. |
sf 3149 | Sen. Vickerman, Jim | referred to State and Local | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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hf 3775 | Rep. Hoppe, Joe | no action taken | Met Council Oversight --May 17, 2010
the bill transfers oversight of the Met Council from the Legislative Commission on Metropolitan Governance to the Legislature. |
sf 2947 | Sen. Ortman, Julianne | no action taken | Patricia Nauman monitor |
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hf 3406 | Rep. Scalze, Bev | informational hearing held 3/16 | DNR Rules/St Croix --March 12, 2010
The bill requires approval of local government exceptions to lower St. Croix River standards. |
sf 2820 | Sen. Rest, Ann | introduced, no hearing scheduled | Todd Olson oppose |
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hf 3257 | Rep. Hansen, Rick | in Finance, no action | Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation Through Clean Water Legacy --May 17, 2010
Authorizes $2M of the clean water legacy account to be used for local inflow and infiltration mitigation. This bill is intended to assist with private/homeowner mitigation. The bill was heard in Environment Policy on 3/11/10. The debate centered on whether this was an appropriate use for Clean Water Legacy funds. The Chair adjourned the meeting without acting on the bill. |
sf 2976 | Sen. Metzen, James | in Environment, heard but no action taken | Patricia Nauman support |
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hf 2412 | Rep. Hansen, Rick | signed by Governor | Inflow and Infiltration Bonding --May 17, 2010
Metro Cities proposal to provide funding to metro cities for inflow and infiltration mitigation to public infrastructure. The bill was included in the Omnnibus Bonding package bill funded at $3 million, by the Legislature and has been signed by the Governor. Criteria are now being developed for distribution of the grant funds. A public hearing will be held at the Met Council on July 13th to take comments on the grant program. |
sf 2317 | Sen. Metzen, James | signed by Governor | Patricia Nauman support |
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hf 2559 | Rep. Gardner, Paul | informational hearing held | Fees-Water Supply Costs --March 29, 2010
The bill requires that for a public water supplier serving more than 1,000 people the charges for services shall cover the cost of furnishing the services. Any charges in excess of the costs of furnishing the services shall be used to pay for future construction, reconstruction, repair, improvement, maintenance. In order to be eligible for a loan or grant, a public water supplier serving more than 1,000 people shall operate so that the sum of all charges made for services rendered shall be sufficient to cover the cost of furnishing the services to all those receiving services. |
sf 2655 | Sen. Rummel, Sandy | in Environment | Todd Olson oppose |
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hf 3288 | Rep. Gardner, Paul | referred to Environment Policy | Water Supply Planning Funded through Clean Water Legacy --March 30, 2010
Appropriates $500K from the Clean Water Legacy Account to the Met Council to support water supply planning activities. Also, it eliminates the sunset of the Metro Area Water Supply Advisory Committee. Amended on to SF3138 |
sf 3016 | Sen. Rummel, Sandy | reffered to Environment Policy | Kevin McHenry monitor |
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hf 3502 | Rep. Wagenius, Jean | passed in sf3275 signed by Gov | Groundwater Fee --May 20, 2010
The House and Senate eliminated the fee from the outdoor heritage bill,sf3275, but will spend the $5 million state share to start setting up the monitoring network. |
sf 3138 | Sen. Rummel, Sandy | passed in sf3275 signed by Gov | Todd Olson monitor |
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hf 3445 | Rep. Scalze, Bev | Environment | Recovering Wastewater Costs and PFA Eligibility --March 12, 2010
Requires municipal wastewater treatment facilities to at least recover costs of providing services. Excess charges are eligible to pay for future costs. Also, makes facilities eligible for grants and loans provided by the Public Facilities Authority. |
Kevin McHenry monitor |
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hf 2949 | Rep. Gardner, Paul | signed by Governor | SAC Deficit/Wastewater Charge --May 17, 2010
the bill allows the Met Council to reduce the transfer from the SAC reserve fund to the wastewater fund if funds are not sufficient, so that the wastewater charge pays more of the debt service costs for SAC. The bill stipulates in an increase of the metropolitan sewer availability charge that does not exceed six percent or three percent more than the annual increase in the Consumer Price Index for the previous year, whichever percent is greater. The bill states that the Council may make this determination only after appropriate study and a public hearing. Metro Cities is working with Met Council staff on amendments to precisely define the 'trigger' that would allow this flexibility, a sunset provision, and language providing for a shift back of funds if the SAC fund becomes sufficiently solvent. These amendments are included in the bills. The Met Council will hold a public hearing on June 16th to discuss this year's transfer amount. |
sf 2925 | Sen. Rest, Ann | signed by Governor | Patricia Nauman support |
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hf 2591 | Rep. Lieder, Bernie | In the House bonding bill | Local Bridge Bonding --February 22, 2010
$67 million to replace or rehabilitate deficient bridges. In the final conference committee report. |
sf 2274 | Sen. Murphy, Steve | In the Senate bonding bill | Todd Olson support |
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hf 2891 | Rep. Lieder, Bernie | introduced | Trunk Highway Bonds/Finance --February 15, 2010
Transportation and Met Council capital improvements and bond issue appropriations. $256,940,000 for transportation and $50,000,000 for Met Council. |
sf 2393 | Sen. Murphy, Steve | hearing scheduled and canceled | Todd Olson support |
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hf 3576 | Rep. Lieder, Bernie | informational hearing held 3/18 | Transportation Economic Development Assistance Program --March 30, 2010
Creates a transportation economic development assistance program that will administer grants to help fund transportation projects with economic development impacts. The funding for the program will come from a petroleum tank release cleanup fee. |
sf 3231 | Sen. Murphy, Steve | introduced | Todd Olson support |
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hf 2727 | Rep. Lieder, Bernie | introduced | Local Road Bonding --February 15, 2010
The bills provide $40 million in bonding money to pay for local road improvements in corridors with regional or statewide significance. |
sf 2263 | Sen. Murphy, Steve | introduced | Todd Olson support |
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hf 2915 | Rep. Lieder, Bernie | signed by Gov. | Bridge Program Prioritization Extension --May 20, 2010
Requires MNDoT to prioritize all bridges for improvements not completed by 2018. |
sf 2847 | Sen. Jungbauer, Mike | signed by Gov. | Todd Olson monitor |
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hf 2753 | Rep. Morrow, Terry | Passed House floor | Road Construction Bonding --May 20, 2010
Authorizes $200 million in bonding for highway construction for 2011 and 2012 and $100 million for each year 2013 to 2016. |
sf 2447 | Sen. Murphy, Steve | amended and referred to finance | Todd Olson support |
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hf 3779 | Rep. Gardner, Paul | included in tax bill, signed by Governor | Met Council Transit Bonding --May 17, 2010
the bill allows for capital expenditurse for Met Council transit for $34.6 m. |
sf 3360 | Sen. Dibble, Scott | included in tax bill, signed by Governor | Patricia Nauman support |
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hf 3578 | Rep. Beard, Michael | introduced | Governor's Transportation Budget Recommendation --May 20, 2010
Governor's transportation budget recommendations. |
sf 3161 | Sen. Jungbauer, Mike | introduced | Todd Olson monitor |
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hf 3490 | Rep. Holberg, Mary Liz | failed on a vote in House finance | Transit Report --May 20, 2010
Requires an annual report to the legislature on the status of all transit guideway projects currently in construction, study, planning, development or in the transportation policy plan. This is bill was developed by the Chamber of Commerce |
sf 3105 | Sen. Saltzman, Kathy | passed to finance | Todd Olson monitor |
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hf 3463 | Rep. Bly, David | introduced | Dan Patch Line Study --March 11, 2010
the bill modifies restrictions on the Dan Patch commuter rail line to allow study and planning. |
Todd Olson support |
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hf 2116 | Rep. Hansen, Rick | Passed House floor | Deputy Registrar Fees --May 20, 2010
Increases deputy registrar fees to help licensing offices retain sufficient revenues to stay open. |
sf 1701 | Sen. Sparks, Daniel | On Senate Floot, no action | Todd Olson support |
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hf 3286 | Rep. Hornstein, Frank | signed by Gov. | Met Council Best Value Contracts for Transit Vehicles --May 20, 2010
Allows for Met Council to award contracts for purchase of transit vehicles offering the best value. The best value is not limited to price, and can include environmental concerns, quality, and vendor performance. |
sf 3005 | Sen. Clark, Tarryl | signed by Gov. | Todd Olson monitor |
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hf 2231 | Rep. Nelson, Michael | signed by Gov. | Allowing Private Street Plowing by Cities in Unfinished Subdivisions --May 20, 2010
Allows cities to minimally plow private streets in uncompleted subdivisions and charge the cost of maintenance to all lots, sold and unsold, which must be paid before transfer of ownership can be completed. Amended to tighten up liability for reasonable care. |
sf 2004 | Sen. Kelash, Kenneth S. | signed by Gov. | Todd Olson support |
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hf 2921 | Rep. Hornstein, Frank | introduced | Electronic Billboard Moratorium --March 12, 2010
Enacts a moratorium on erection or conversion to electroninc advertising billboards until June 30, 2013. |
sf 2369 | Sen. Pappas, Sandra | voted on and failed in transportation committee | Todd Olson monitor |
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hf 2616 | Rep. Kahn, Phyllis | passed and signed into law | Bicyles-Red Lights --April 28, 2010
Adds bicycle to statute allowing motorcylces to run red lights if they have stopped completely, the light will not turn green for an unreasonable time and it is safe to enter the intersection. |
sf 2453 | Sen. Carlson, Jim | passed and signed into law | Todd Olson monitor |
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hf 2807 | Rep. Hornstein, Frank | signed by Gov. | Transportation Policy Bill --May 20, 2010
This closely resembles the policy bill vetoed by the Governor last session. It includes provisions to mitigate transportation project impacts on businesses and a policy to include bicycle and pedestrian accomodations on new bridge construction after 2012. The bill in the Senate now includes $70 million for interchange construction that would promote economic development. |
sf 2540 | Sen. Murphy, Steve | signed by Gov. | Todd Olson monitor |
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hf 3224 | Rep. Beard, Michael | in house finance | Transportation Public/Private Financing --March 29, 2010
Allows MNDoT to enter in into public private partnerships with government or nongovernment entities to finance transportation projects, depending on the availability of state monies. Amended in the Senate to require a yearly report to the legislature. |
sf 2544 | Sen. Jungbauer, Mike | senate floor | Todd Olson support |
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hf 2801 | Rep. Obermueller, Mike | presented to Gov 5/18 | Complete Streets --May 20, 2010
Allows for an additional $100 million in trunk highway bonding including $70 million to pay for interchanges with an economic development impact. |
sf 2461 | Sen. Dibble, Scott | presented to Gov 5/18 | Todd Olson support |
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hf 3807 | Rep. Marquart, Paul | failed to pass in committee | Local Sales Tax Moratorium --May 17, 2010
the bill extends the moratorium on advertising or promoting local sales taxes to May 31, 2012. (Under current law the moratorium expires on May 31, 2010). |
Patricia Nauman oppose |
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