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Latest Action: 03/11/2008 - Author added Loeffler

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Wireless communication devices limited while operating motor vehicles.

Latest Action: 02/25/2008 - Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor

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Wireless service contract termination provided without penalty upon death of
customer.

Latest Action: 04/28/2008 - Author added Johnson

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HF 3327

FIRST ENGROSSMENT

Telephone company alternative regulation plan provisions modified.

Section 1: Joining an existing plan language provided.

JAJ 3/13/08

Latest Action: 02/25/2008 - Author added Murphy, E.

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Telephone directory recipient removal allowed from distribution list.

Latest Action: 03/11/2008 - Committee report, to amend, no recommendation Public Safety and Civil Justice

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HF 1822

FIRST ENGROSSMENT

Cell phones; mobile telephones used in motor vehicles required to be hands-free.

Section 1: Use of cellular phones language provided.

JAJ 3/12/08

Latest Action: 03/03/2008 - Author added Haws

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Cell phones; moving violation fines doubled when committed while operating
mobile phone.

Latest Action: 02/12/2007 - Author added Lenczewski

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Cell phone and mobile phone use prohibited while operating a motor vehicle.

Latest Action: 03/10/2008 - Received from House

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Statewide public safety radio system financing technical correction provided.

Latest Action: 05/09/2007 - Calendar: Third reading Passed Rules suspended, lie-over waived

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Emergency 911 communication fee requirements modified.

Latest Action: 05/07/2008 - Governor's action Approval 05/01/08

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Telephone company alternative regulation plan provisions modified.

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Latest Action: 04/26/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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Appropriating money to the commissioner of human services for a grant to HOME
line for the tenant hotline services program
(me)

Latest Action: 04/24/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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Providing for uniform regulatory treatment of business customers
telecommunications services; repealing the reduced rate competitive area
provision
(rt)

Latest Action: 03/01/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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Requiring the commissioner of revenue to maintain a toll free telephone access
service for taxpayer assistance for calls within the state
(rt)

Latest Action: 03/08/2007 - Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Commerce and Consumer Protection

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1E Relating to consumer protection; regulating utility disconnections and
wireless, rental, club and service contracts and membership travel contracts
cancellations for military service personnel; specifying requirements for
disconnection, notification and appeal process; providing for enforcement
(rt)

Latest Action: 03/13/2008 - Introduction and first reading

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Relating to health ARTICLE 1 - PREGNANT WOMEN AND PARENT SUPPORT "Minnesota Pregnant Women and Parent Support Act"; prohibiting health plan imposition of policy waiting periods for prenatal and maternity health insurance benefits, defining policy waiting period; eliminating pregnancy as a preexisting condition; establishing a parenting support grant program under the direction of the office of higher education for public or private postsecondary institutions, specifying certain duties of the office; establishing an informational hotline on available pregnancy, adoption and parental support agencies; requiring information on alpha-fetoprotein testing for pregnant women when providing counseling under certain conditions; requiring adoption referral information to be provided by an organization, agency, clinic or health care center receiving state funding; requiring maternity group homes receiving federal [...]

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Latest Action: 03/17/2008 - Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Business, Industry and Jobs

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3E "Minnesota Wireless Telephone Consumer Protection Act"; requiring wireless
telecommunications services carriers to make certain disclosures to customers;
requiring a listing of government taxes and fees on bills; prohibiting billing
for certain third party goods and services; requiring disclosure of extensions
in contract length; prohibiting wireless carriers from limiting consumer
remedies by contract; specifying remedies, penalties and enforcement; repealing
consumer protections for wireless customers
(ra)

Latest Action: 03/10/2008 - Introduction and first reading

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Relating to traffic regulations; defining wireless communication device and
electronic message; prohibiting use of wireless communication devices (cell
phones) while operating a motor vehicle; specifying certain exceptions
(me)

Latest Action: 02/15/2007 - Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Judiciary

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1E Increasing the fine for moving violations committed while communicating over
mobile (cell) phones
(ra)

Latest Action: 03/12/2007 - Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Taxes

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1E Providing an income tax credit for telecommuting conversion expenses for
persons performing at a workplace (business or office) to telecommuting from
home (residence), specifying a limit and allocation for nonresidents and part
time residents; providing a credit for ongoing telecommuting expenses,
specifying a limit; requiring the commissioner of revenue to report to the
legislature
(me)

Latest Action: 03/13/2008 - Introduction and first reading

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Authorizing online learning provider charter schools to conduct school board
meetings by telephone or other electronic means
(me)