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Latest Action: 05/07/2008 - Author added Paulsen

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Personal watercraft operational requirements modified to require navigational
lights during certain hours.

Latest Action: 03/17/2008 - Introduction and first reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Establishing 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 [...]

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Latest Action: 03/19/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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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)

Latest Action: 05/16/2007 - Committee report: To pass as amended

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3E 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

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Latest Action: 03/11/2008 - Chief auth stricken, shown as co-auth Sparks

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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

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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

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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

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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)