Latest Action: 03/08/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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Allowing farm wineries to obtain separate on sale licenses and operate separate
business establishments (restaurants) within physical area of winery and
buildings
(rt)

Latest Action: 03/22/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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Modifying drivers license provisions relating to alcohol abstinence
restrictions; prohibiting the commissioner of public safety from keeping a
record of driver conviction of alcohol abstinence restriction violations;
requiring the commissioner to issue a restricted limited license for work
purposes under certain conditions
(me)

Latest Action: 03/14/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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Authorizing silent auctions to sell alcohol for charitable organizations
purposes under certain conditions
(me)

Latest Action: 02/20/2008 - Introduction and first reading

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Authorizing St. Louis county to issue an off-sale intoxicating liquor license to
a certain establishment located on highway #37
(je)

Latest Action: 04/12/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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Authorizing the state agricultural society (state fair) to sell intoxicating
malt liquors during the state fair or at other times upon the availability of at
least one Minnesota brewed malt beverage for sale at each allowed location
within the fairgrounds
(me)

Latest Action: 03/06/2008 - Introduction and first reading

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Allowing persons ages18 to 20 to consume alcohol in bars
(me)

Latest Action: 03/05/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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Allowing cities and counties to determine on sale intoxicating liquor retail
license fees, removing state limitations; repealing retail intoxicating liquor
off sale license fees
(rt)

Latest Action: 02/28/2008 - Introduction and first reading

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Authorizing employers to conduct on-site testing for alcohol use by employees
(me)

Latest Action: 02/21/2008 - Introduction and first reading

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Authorizing and providing for the director of the state lottery to enter into contracts with certain on-sale alcoholic beverage retailers for the placement and maintenance of video lottery terminals on the premises, specifying certain procedures, restrictions and authorizing inspections without notice; defining or redefining certain terms; providing for the payment of investigation and background check costs relating to owning and operating the terminals and for retention of a certain percentage of net terminal income by lottery retailers as commission, requiring transmission of a portion to the licensed organizations conducting lawful gambling on the premises, restricting the expenditure of money received by licensed organizations from, net video lottery terminal income to lawful purposes; prohibiting local regulation; specifying certain lottery terminal specification requirements, limiting the amount allowed to be played

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Latest Action: 03/14/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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Authorizing the city of Lilydale to impose by ordinance a tax on retail sales of
intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverages sold at licensed on sale
liquor stores and municipal liquor stores within the city and on all food and
beverage sales for consumption on or off premises by restaurants and taverns;
requiring revenue use to pay for the cost of tax collection, police, fire and
other city services; requiring a city referendum at a general or special
election for tax imposition; allowing commissioner of revenue collection upon
agreement with the city and requiring commissioner collection cost estimate
submission to the city
(rt)

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

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Authorizing the city of Mendota to impose by ordinance a certain tax on retail
on sale intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverages gross receipts and on
restaurant food sales and beverages, requiring revenue use for water
infrastructure improvements; requiring a referendum at a general or special
election, authorizing commissioner of revenue agreement for tax collection
(rt)

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

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Authorizing the commissioner of public safety to issue on-sale intoxicating
liquor licenses for events within the boundaries of the University of Minnesota
upon approval of the board of regents
(ra)

Latest Action: 03/11/2008 - Introduction and first reading

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Relating to taxation; establishing a data match system for comparison of account information data held by financial institutions with the department of revenue database of debtors (tax debtor matching system), permitting fee charging, providing for noncompliance to information requests, confidentiality, immunity and civil action for unauthorized disclosures by financial institutions, appropriating annually for administrative costs, making conforming amendments; creating the surplus lines association of Minnesota as a nonprofit association, classifying data as public, requiring licensees to submit documents to the surplus lines association; defining targeted rural opportunity community, establishing a regional emerging business investment tax credit for qualifying businesses; abolishing the political contribution refund; making federal tax conforming changes; defining levy year as the year in which levies are certified

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

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Requiring the commissioner of public safety to conduct an ignition interlock
device pilot project for a certain period of time; commissioner to select one
metropolitan county and one rural county to participate in project; requiring
commissioner to submit a preliminary report and a final report by certain dates;
commissioner to determine appropriate performance standards and certification
process for pilot project on ignition interlock devices; specifying components;
authorizing judges to provide temporary exception to the mandatory sentencing
law for offenders required to use ignition interlock devices
(me)

Latest Action: 02/21/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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Providing for joint and several liability in civil actions for violations
involving the illegal sale of an alcoholic beverage
(je)

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

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"Joey's Law"; changing the appearance of a Minnesota drivers license or
identification card issued to an applicant restricted from consuming alcohol;
authorizing alcohol servers or alcohol serving establishments to refuse service
to restricted persons
(je)

Latest Action: 02/15/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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Increasing the criminal penalty for criminal vehicular homicide committed by a
person with a prior driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense
(je)

Latest Action: 03/27/2008 - Introduction and first reading

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Authorizing and providing for the director of the state lottery to enter into contracts with certain on-sale alcoholic beverage retailers for the placement and maintenance of video lottery terminals on the premises, specifying certain procedures, restrictions and authorizing inspections without notice; defining or redefining certain terms; providing for the payment of investigation and background check costs relating to owning and operating the terminals and for retention of a certain percentage of net terminal income by lottery retailers as commission, requiring transmission of a portion to the licensed organizations conducting lawful gambling on the premises, restricting the expenditure of money received by licensed organizations from, net video lottery terminal income to lawful purposes; prohibiting local regulation; specifying certain lottery terminal specification requirements, limiting the amount allowed to be played

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Latest Action: 03/11/2008 - Introduction and first reading

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Relating to alcohol; authorizing holders of an on-sale liquor license or malt
liquor license located within a city or township in the metropolitan area to
allow a later closing time during the 2008 republican national convention;
sunset provision
(je)

Latest Action: 02/18/2008 - Introduction and first reading

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Increasing the maximum bail for the unconditional release of certain driving
while intoxicated (DWI) defendants taken into custody following arrest
(je)

Latest Action: 02/15/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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Relating to alcoholic beverages; authorizing and providing for the off-sale of
wine by supermarkets, defining supermarket; providing for the issuance and
renewal of licenses by cities, counties or towns, requiring commissioner of
public safety approval; specifying certain applicant qualification requirements
and authorized sales; requiring annual unannounced youth access compliance
checks and the posting of certain notices relating to the prohibition on sales
to persons under the age of 21; specifying certain employee training program
completion requirements; restricting the location of wine displays; regulating
the annual license fee; prohibiting local ordinances prohibiting persons under
the age of 21 from entering licensed supermarkets
(je)

Latest Action: 02/28/2008 - Introduction and first reading

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Authorizing the city of Minneapolis to issue an on-sale intoxicating liquor
license to a restaurant on Willow street south
(ra)

Latest Action: 03/05/2008 - Introduction and first reading

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Authorizing farm wineries to sell and manufacture cognac and brandy under
certain conditions
(je)

Latest Action: 03/23/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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Providing for the use of ignition interlocks by DWI offenders; modifying certain
performance standards and device certification requirements; requiring the
commissioner of public safety to issue limited licenses due to a canceled or
denied drivers license for an alcohol or controlled substance related incident
and modifying certain conditions; requiring the provider to collect a device
user fee
(je)

Latest Action: 02/19/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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Appropriating money to the commissioner of human services (DHS) for grants to
programs at the university of Minnesota, Meeker McLeod Sibley community and the
American Indian family center to reduce fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)
(rt)

Latest Action: 03/12/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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Creating an alcohol health impact fund and imposing an alcohol health impact fee on distilled spirits, wines, cider, miniatures and fermented malt beverages; requiring the commissioners of public safety, corrections and human services to certify to the commissioner of finance costs attributable to alcohol and controlled substance use and net tax collection; defining emergency and homeless shelter zones for purpose of controlled substance sales crimes prosecution expansion; including school bus stops within the definition of school zone; expanding driving while impaired (DWI) nonfelony violations mandatory penalties conditions; requiring chemical use assessments to be conducted as early as possible after arrest; authorizing jurisdictional courts to order chemical use assessments; requiring the commissioner of human services to adopt criteria to be used for prostitution assessment and treatment during presentence investigation;[...]

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Latest Action: 01/22/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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Relating to liquor; modifying the regulations of off-sales by brewpubs and small
brewers; permitting breweries to provide samples of products on premises to
individuals touring the brewery
(me)

Latest Action: 05/09/2007 - Committee report: To pass as amended

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1E Relating to taxation ARTICLE 1 - INCOME AND FRANCHISE TAXES Modifying the determination of debt under the revenue recapture act; requiring birth dates to be included in income tax returns; modifying withholding statement requirements by electronic means provisions; clarifying regulated investment companies requirement to file reports with the commissioner of revenue; prescribing penalties for partnership of S corporation filing with an incorrect tax identification number; clarifying penalties for excessive property tax refunds; requiring tax preparers identification numbers; clarifying a work opportunity credit provision; modifying the bovine testing credit; modifying the inflation adjustment for the dependent care credit and working family credit; modifying the inflation adjustment for the alternative minimum tax on preference items; modifying the definition of dependent for property tax refund purposes;[...]

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Latest Action: 01/29/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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Providing an appropriation to Ramsey county for the mothers first program to
discourage pregnant women from illegal drug and alcohol use
(rt)

Latest Action: 02/01/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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Authorizing the city of St. Paul to issue an on-sale intoxicating
liquor license to a restaurant on Maria avenue
(rt)

Latest Action: 02/12/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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Authorizing a license to sell wine or malt liquor within a certain distance of
the state fairgrounds
(ra)

Latest Action: 02/12/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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Appropriating money to the commissioner of education for a program in
underserved counties designed to ensure school readiness for children from birth
to kindergarten at risk of or diagnosed with mental illness or developmental
delays due to fetal alcohol or drug exposure, child neglect or abuse
(ra)

Latest Action: 02/19/2007 - Calendar: Third reading Passed

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DWI; phlebotomists authorized to take blood samples from DWI offenders, and
criminal vehicular operation law definitions and references provided.

Latest Action: 04/01/2008 - Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor

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Grand Marais; on-sale liquor license authorized.

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

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Beer kegs purchase and receipt by scrap metal dealers regulated.

Latest Action: 05/17/2008 - Governor's action Approval 05/15/08

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Omnibus liquor bill regulating consumption and service of alcohol and
authorizing a liquor license.

Latest Action: 03/12/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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Providing first time DWI offenders wishing to plead guilty with an expedited
court date
(me)

Latest Action: 03/05/2008 - Introduction and first reading

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Relating to alcoholic beverages; defining artisan distillery; authorizing the
commissioner of public safety to issue an artisan distillery license to the
owner or operator of a distillery located and operated within the state and
producing distilled spirits with a certain percentage of locally produced or
grown agricultural products; specifying certain requirements for the production,
sale, possession and consumption of distilled spirits produced by an artisan
distillery; allowing on sale licenses
(je)

Latest Action: 03/13/2008 - Comm rpt: No recommendation, re-ref to Judiciary

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Providing for the disclosure of certain higher education data relating to crimes
of violence, certain sexual offenses and the use or possession of alcohol or
drugs at postsecondary institutions
(me)

Latest Action: 04/18/2007 - HF substituted by motion [HF829]

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2E Relating to the organization, operation and financing of state government, appropriating money for public safety and corrections initiatives ARTICLE 1 - PUBLIC SAFETY APPROPRIATIONS Appropriating money to the commissioner of public safety for emergency management, criminal apprehension, cooperative investigation of cross jurisdictional criminal activity, laboratory activities, DWI lab analysis, forensic scientists, fire marshal, alcohol and gambling enforcement, office of justice programs, gang and drug task force, victim notification system, squad car cameras, peace officer overtime, youth intervention programs, crime victim support grant, sexual violence, domestic violence, administration costs, 911 emergency services/ARMER, public safety answering points, medical resource communication centers, ARMER debt service, improvements, interoperability planning, state backbone operating costs and public [...]

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

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Providing for the inadmissibility of the source code for an infrared or other
approved breath-testing instrument into evidence in a civil or criminal hearing
or trial
(me)

Latest Action: 03/06/2008 - Introduction and first reading

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Modifying the definition of family or household member for DWI motor vehicle
forfeiture purposes
(je)

Latest Action: 04/18/2007 - Calendar: Third reading Passed

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2E Modifying all terrain vehicle (ATV) operating provisions; requiring youthful
passengers and operators to wear helmets; requiring class 2 operators and
passengers to wear seat belts; requiring parental authorization for operation
under a certain age; modifying passenger regulations; limiting class 2 operation
to forest roads and trails on department of natural resources (DNR) lands;
clarifying class 1 and 2 operation in ditches, banks and certain public roads;
modifying the definition of motor vehicle under the open bottle law for off road
recreational vehicles under certain conditions; repealing class 2 vehicle
operation requirements;
(me)

Latest Action: 05/19/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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Eliminating the legal distinction between brewpubs and small brewers;
authorizing brewpubs and other small brewers to make on sales and off sales of
alcoholic beverages and to distribute products to other restaurants and licensed
wholesalers under certain conditions
(me)

Latest Action: 03/05/2008 - Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor

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Commercial multipassenger bicycle passengers permitted to consume alcohol.

Latest Action: 02/20/2008 - Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor

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St. Louis County off-sale liquor license authorized.

Latest Action: 03/31/2008 - Author added Lenczewski

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Free drinks and other promotions banned.

Latest Action: 03/01/2007 - Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor

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Retail liquor license fees set by local governments.

Latest Action: 03/22/2007 - Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor

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University of Minnesota event on-sale liquor licenses authorized.

Latest Action: 04/18/2007 - Author added Welti

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Farm wineries authorized to operate restaurants on-site.

Latest Action: 02/12/2007 - Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor

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State Fairgrounds area liquor license authorized.

Latest Action: 03/06/2008 - Referred by Chair to Labor and Consumer Protection Division

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Alcohol use by employees on-site testing authorized.

Latest Action: 03/24/2007 - Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor

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Liquor sales; "person of questionable character" defined as any person whose
driver's license restricts the person from consuming any alcohol at any time.

Latest Action: 05/09/2007 - Secretary of State Ch. 54 05/07/07

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HF 829 FIFTH ENGROSSMENT Omnibus public safety finance bill appropriating money for the courts, public safety, corrections, and other agencies; imposing criminal and civil penalties; and regulating DWI and driving provisions. ARTICLE 1: APPROPRIATIONS Section 1: Summary of appropriations provided. Section 2: Public safety appropriations language provided. Section 3: Supreme Court appropriations language provided. Section 4: Court of Appeals appropriations language provided. Section 5: Trial Courts appropriations language provided. Section 6: Tax Court appropriation language provided. Section 7: Uniform Laws Commission appropriation language provided. Section 8: Board on Judicial Standards appropriation language provided. Section 9: Board of Public Defense appropriation language provided. Section 10: Public Safety [...]

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Latest Action: 03/03/2008 - Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor

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Minneapolis; on-sale intoxicating liquor license authorized.

Latest Action: 01/25/2007 - Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor

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Off-sales by brewpubs and small brewers regulations modified.

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

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Alcohol consumption allowed for persons aged 18 to 20 in bars and restaurants.

Latest Action: 03/04/2008 - Author stricken Berns

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Sunday off-sale intoxicating liquor sales authorized, and Sunday motor vehicle
sales statutory prohibition removed.

Latest Action: 02/19/2007 - Authors added Hornstein, Davnie and Clark

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Alcoholic beverage tax increased, county probation supervision and treatment
services grants provided, and money appropriated.

Latest Action: 02/26/2007 - Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services

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Alcohol health impact fund and fee established; controlled substance, DWI, and
prostitution provisions modified; Phillips neighborhood pilot project
established; and money appropriated.

Latest Action: 04/13/2007 - Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes

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Alcohol health impact fund established, and alcohol health impact fee imposed.

Latest Action: 02/19/2007 - Author added Wardlow

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Off-sale wine licenses authorized for supermarkets.