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Latest Action: 05/07/2008 - Author added Paulsen Bill Text HF 3838 FIRST ENGROSSMENT Invasive species provisions modified. Section 1: Exceptions language is modified. Section 2: Warnings; civil citations language is modified. SNA 3/19/08
Latest Action: 03/20/2007 - Referred by Chair to Game, Fish and Forestry Division Bill Text Watercraft surcharge and water recreation account modified, and nonresident fishing surcharge imposed.
Latest Action: 02/09/2007 - Referred by Chair to Game, Fish and Forestry Division Bill Text Fishing license and waterfowl stamp recipients required to check off agreement to remove aquatic plant material from boats and trailers.
Latest Action: 02/01/2007 - Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Bill Text Glass containers prohibited on public beaches and watercraft, and proper disposal required of waste carried on state waters.
Latest Action: 04/13/2007 - Author added Berns Bill Text Lake Superior oceangoing vessels ballast water discharge regulation established, rules required to set treatment and management standards, and formation of Great Lakes basin coalition required.
Latest Action: 03/23/2007 - Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance Bill Text HF 76 FIRST ENGROSSMENT Crow River north and south fork canoe routes designated, and money appropriated. Section 1: Areas marked language added. Section 2: Appropriation provided. JAJ 3/23/7
Latest Action: 01/11/2007 - Author added Nornes Bill Text Personal watercraft operational requirements modified to require navigational lights during certain hours.
Latest Action: 03/17/2008 - Introduction and first reading Bill Text Relating to commerce; regulating franchise agreements between outdoor sport equipment dealers, manufacturers and distributors; defining certain terms; specifying dealer agreement and compliance requirements for sale or purchase of outdoor sport equipment; specifying criteria for sale, transfer or exchange of dealership and certain designated successor requirements; requiring good cause by manufacturer or distributor to terminate, cancel or fail to renew a dealership agreement; providing for repurchase of inventory under certain conditions; regulating warranties; providing for status of inconsistent agreements; providing for additional remedies and for applicability of provisions (je)
Latest Action: 02/28/2008 - Introduction and first reading Bill Text Relating to natural resources; modifying certain watercraft launching prohibitions relating to invasive species; modifying a certain enforcement exception for trailers with aquatic macrophytes; imposing penalties for owners or lessees of watercraft, trailers or plant harvesting equipment for certain violations; modifying certain enforcement requirements relating to macrophytes and zebra mussels and certain civil penalties requirements (je)
Latest Action: 03/25/2008 - Withdrawn and returned to author Bill Text Relating to natural resources; eliminating gas tax revenue for off-highway motorcycles, off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and watercraft; modifying the motorized trail construction and maintenance grants-in-aid provisions relating to certain violations; specifying certain rulemaking requirements of the commissioner of natural resources (DNR) to implement recommendations for state funded motorized recreational trails; requiring publication of rules; repealing a certain provision relating to apportionment of gasoline tax revenues and deposit of proceeds (je)
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Latest Action: 03/05/2008 - Introduction and first reading Bill Text Relating to natural resources; eliminating gas tax revenue for off-highway motorcycles, off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and watercraft; repealing a certain provision relating to apportionment of gasoline tax revenues and deposit of proceeds (rt)
Latest Action: 03/07/2007 - Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance Bill Text 1E Authorizing the commissioner of natural resources (DNR) to designate the Redwood river as a canoe and boating route; appropriating money to the commissioner to cooperate with local units of government in marking routes and designating river accesses and campsites (ra)
Latest Action: 02/25/2008 - Author added Olson, G. Bill TextEstablishing regulation of ballast water discharge into Lake Superior by oceangoing vessels; defining certain terms; setting standards for ballast waste management and requirements for water uptake and discharge, exchange and water treatment methods; requiring permit issuance by the commissioner of the pollution control agency (PCA) for discharge purposes, specifying certain application and fee requirements; specifying certain sediment management requirements; requiring operators of a vessel to conduct ballast water management operations according to a ballast water management plan designed to minimize the discharge of invasive species, specifying certain approval and recordkeeping requirements; specifying certain duties and authority of the commissioner relating to examinations and inspection requirements before issuing a ballast water management permit, rules adoption requirements, imposing penalties; specifying certain [...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/19/2007 - Introduction and first reading Bill Text Relating to natural resources; modifying watercraft surcharge fees; modifying the water recreation account purpose to include prevention, containment and emergency response and treatment; imposing a surcharge on nonresident fishing, exception (ra)
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Latest Action: 05/16/2007 - Committee report: To pass as amended Bill Text3E Relating to construction codes ARTICLE 1 - REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION Providing an instruction to the revisor of statutes for certain Minnesota rules ARTICLE 2 - CONSTRUCTION CODES AND LICENSING Transferring the responsibilities of the commissioner of administration relating to the state building code, construction of low cost manufactured home park storm shelters, manufactured homes and statutory warranties of dwelling and home improvements to the commissioner of labor and industry, the responsibilities of the commissioner of health relating to the state plumbing code and licensing and water conditioning contractors and installers to the commissioner of labor and industry, the responsibilities of the commissioner of commerce relating to residential contractors, remodelers, residential roofers, manufactured home installers and the contractors recovery fund to the commissioner of labor and show full description
Latest Action: 03/11/2008 - Chief auth stricken, shown as co-auth Sparks Bill Text 2E Relating to commerce; regulating franchise agreements between outdoor sport equipment dealers and manufacturers; defining certain terms; requiring good cause by manufacturer to terminate, cancel, fail to renew or substantially change the competitive circumstances of a dealership agreement; specifying notice and obligation to repurchase requirements, providing for payment of repair parts; specifying payment and interest requirements, providing for dealer notice of intent to return and manufacturer inspection of the equipment and specifying certain payment or credit requirements; providing for manufacturer repurchase of the equipment upon the death of the dealer; specifying certain manufacturer violations and regulating warranty claims; voiding inconsistent agreements; providing for certain remedies and for applicability of the provisions (me)
Latest Action: 02/22/2007 - Introduction and first reading Bill Text Modifying the angling season for lake trout on lakes entirely or partially within the boundary waters canoe area (BWCA) wilderness (me)
Latest Action: 02/25/2008 - Introduction and first reading Bill Text Extending the snowmobile, off-highway motorcyle, all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and watercraft temporary permit duration, providing a uniform expiration date for snowmobile registrations and trail stickers, modifying snowmobile temporary permit data requirements, requiring commissioner of natural resources (DNR) rules adoption (rt)
Latest Action: 03/19/2007 - Author stricken Dibble Bill Text Establishing regulation of ballast water discharge into Lake Superior by ocean going vessels; requiring the commissioner of natural resources to adopt rules for water discharge standards, ballast water treatment methods and management of vectors of invasive specifies introduction from ocean going vessels; defining certain terms; requiring permit issuance by the commissioner; requiring regional cooperation and formation of a Great Lakes invasive species coalition with other states in the Great Lakes basin; requiring report to the legislature by a certain date (me)
Also tagged in: Alcoholic Beverages, Appropriations, Cities and Towns-Specific, Committees, Counties-Specific, Employment and Economic Development Department, Fish and Fishing, Forests and Trees, Hunting and Game, Lakes and Ponds, Legislature, Motor Vehicles, Motorcycles and Motorbikes, Motorcycles, Snowmobiles, and ATVs, Natural Resources Department, Parks and Parklands-State, Parks and Trails, Recreation and Amusement, Rivers and Streams, Snowmobiles and ATVs, Trails
Latest Action: 05/21/2007 - House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Environment and Natural Resources Bill Text State trails acquisition modified; ATV registration/operation requirements modified; off-trail snowmobile use provided; state trails description/requirements modified; Game and Fish Oversight Committee membership provided; penalty provided.
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