Contact Information
Assistant Minority WhipMichael Beard (R) 35A 207 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 296-8872 E-mail: rep.mike.beard@house.mn



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Biography
Home: Shakopee; * 8434 Horizon Drive, 55379; (952) 445-9374 Occupation: Business Business: same; , ; Education: Bible missions, Bethany College of Missions; entrepreneurial classes, University of St. Thomas Elected: 2002 Term: 3rd* Prefers interim mail at this address.
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF4232Minnesota River Basin Commission established with taxing authority, and money appropriated.05/07/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
SF2939Telephone company alternative regulation plan provisions modified.05/07/2008Governor's action Approval 05/01/08
HF3327Telephone company alternative regulation plan provisions modified.04/28/2008Author added Johnson
HF3911Enabling design project funding provided and money appropriated.03/26/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF4076Internet access equity aid modified.03/18/2008Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF3077Occupational licenses provided.03/17/2008Committee report, to pass
HF4084Insurance standards in road construction consideration required, trucks and vans reclassified for...03/17/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance Division
HF3909Drivers' license ineligibility provided by dishonored check payment for vehicle taxes and fees.03/10/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance Division
HF3880Utilities; Natural gas used as fuel for generating electricity use and cost recovery limited.03/06/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Energy Finance and Policy Division
HF3440Dan Patch commuter rail line prohibition repealed.02/25/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance Division
HF2738Lower Minnesota Watershed District dredge material site projects funding provided, bonds issued, ...02/14/2008Referred by Chair to Watersheds, Wetlands and Buffers Subcommittee
HF0502Scott County regional public safety training facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money a...01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
SF0547Scott County library board made advisory to the county board.05/16/2007Returned from House
SF0218Airport zoning disclosure duties established.05/14/2007Governor's action Approval 05/10/07
HF1490Scott County personnel rules adoption authorized, and veterans' preference administration provided.05/02/2007Secretary of State Ch. 25 04/30/07
HF0556Airport zoning disclosure duties clarified.04/19/2007Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF0531Scott County library board provided as an advisory to the county board.03/26/2007Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF1637Nanotechnology development fund program established, and money appropriated.03/20/2007Author added Bly
HF2257Local construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, and airports construction materials sales t...03/20/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF2051Biomass fuel supply depot located in Scott or LeSueur County grant provided, and money appropriated.03/13/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0669Unclaimed lottery prize money allocated to environment and natural resources trust fund.02/22/2007Author added Moe


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF3301Design-build project provisions modified.05/16/2008Amended
SF2796Early childhood education programs teaching employment requirements modified.05/07/2008Governor's action Approval 05/04/08
HF2959Broadband service mapping project and inventory funding provided, and money appropriated.05/05/2008Author added Masin
SF2866Broadband service mapping project and inventory funding provided, and money appropriated.05/01/2008House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
HF2351State video franchising impact study required, and money appropriated.04/30/2008Committee report, to pass
HF4212Charter school students allowed to participate in extracurricular activities in their resident sc...04/30/2008Authors stricken Dittrich and Ruud
SF0599Cuba; a resolution urging the President and Congress to end trade, financial, and travel restrict...04/30/2008Secretary of State Res. 1 04/25/08
HF3030Two-wheel motorized vehicles exempted from metropolitan county wheelage tax.04/24/2008Author added Masin
HF2898Claim denials under aviation liability coverage regulated.04/14/2008Secretary of State Ch. 182 04/10/08
HF2007No Child Left Behind Act implementation nullified.04/07/2008Author added Beard
SF2990Dan Patch commuter rail line restrictions modified to allow study and planning.04/07/2008Received from Senate
HF2617Early childhood education programs teaching employment requirements modified.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF4087English established as the official state language, illegal immigration offenses and penalties pr...03/17/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF2652English designated as the official language.03/13/2008Motion to recall pursuant to House rule 4.30
HF3143Individual income and corporate franchise credit allowed for investment in Minnesota high technol...03/11/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
HF3144Jurisdiction to tax persons investing in certain entities limited.03/11/2008Author added Kalin
HF3903Extended employment services funding provided and money appropriated.03/11/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF3947Abortion; Saline amniocentesis prohibited and civil and criminal penalties provided.03/10/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF3003Dan Patch commuter rail line planning and development restrictions repealed.03/06/2008Author added Beard
HF0969Tier I homestead resorts market value modified.03/03/2008Author added Nornes
HF3142State Board of Investment encouraged to make certain of its venture capital investments in Minnes...03/03/2008Author added Dittrich
HF2760Bioscience public infrastructure grants provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/19/2008Author added Kahn
HF2936Sex offenders required to wear tracking and monitoring bracelets after release from prison, penal...02/14/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0992Abortion; state-sponsored health program funds use for abortions prohibited.02/12/2008Author stricken Sviggum
HF1615Non-hospital-performed abortions physician requirement provided, and penalties imposed.02/12/2008Author stricken Sviggum
HF1785Railroad track rehabilitation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
SF0590Montgomery GI Bill; a resolution exhorting Congress to reform GI Bill for the Selected Reserves t...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veter...
HF0903Montgomery GI Bill for the Selected Reserves; Congress urged by resolution to permit members of t...05/20/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
SF1753Airport funding and state airports fund advisory task force established, report required, and mon...05/20/2007House conferees Dill; Rukavina; Beard
SF1045Scott County Housing and Redevelopment Authority renamed Scott County Community Development Agency.05/17/2007Governor's action Approval 05/17/07
HF2490Compensation Council provided the authority to establish salaries for legislators, judges, and co...05/16/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Rules and Legislative Administration
SF1509Hennepin County design-build contract provisions modified.05/16/2007Governor's action Approval 05/14/07
HF1940Airport funding advisory task force and state airports fund established, and money appropriated.05/15/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Ways and Means
HF0828Cuba; a resolution urging the President and Congress to end trade, financial, and travel restrict...05/02/2007Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF1602Teachers additional retirement benefits provided, and money appropriated.04/25/2007Author added Knuth
HF1708Hennepin County design-build contract provisions modified.04/19/2007Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
SF1338Emergency 911 data use permitted to notify the public of an emergency; immunity provided for tele...04/18/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
SF1201Single vehicle length limit increased.04/16/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
HF0972Intermediate care facilities for persons with developmental disabilities, community service provi...03/29/2007Author added Brynaert
SF0736Metropolitan Intercounty Association renamed Minnesota Inter-county Association.03/26/2007Secretary of State Ch. 6 03/21/07
HF1929St. Paul College research and training facility funding provided, and money appropriated.03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF2287Municipal airport authorities and property tax levies authorized.03/21/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0679Vehicle-mounted concrete pumps defined as special mobile equipment.03/20/2007Author added Wollschlager
HF0300Military pay tax deduction expanded, and military pension subtraction including survivor benefits...03/19/2007Author added Brod
HF0528Impounded vehicle sales authorized after voluntary transfer, notice and right to reclaim contents...03/19/2007Author stricken Severson
HF0856Homestead property taxes limited to a percentage of homeowner's income.03/14/2007Author added Lesch
HF1773Construction management education grants provided, permit fees surcharge and account established,...03/09/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF1657Washington County Disabled Veteran's Rest Camp improvements funding provided, and money appropria...03/08/2007Author added Wardlow
HF0339Soldiers, veterans, and peace officers exempted from requirements relating to state firearms safe...03/07/2007Author added Gottwalt
HF0975Comprehensive school reform funding provided to replace reduced federal funds, and money appropri...03/07/2007Authors added Slocum and Walker
HF1693Character development education revenue provided, and money appropriated.03/07/2007Author added Beard
HF0187Estate tax federal exemption amount conformity provided.03/05/2007Author added Ruth
HF0309Long-term care insurance income tax credit adjusted.03/05/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Taxes
HF1093Environment and natural resources trust fund provisions modified, clean water legacy and trust fu...03/05/2007Author added Bly
HF1161Scott County Housing and Redevelopment Authority renamed the Scott County Community Development A...03/05/2007Author added Bly
HF1378Minnesota college savings plan contributions income tax subtraction provided.03/05/2007Author added Abeler
HF1468Legislators' salaries established by council, composition of the compensation council provided, a...03/05/2007Author added Bly
HF0342Mentoring grant for children of incarcerated parents authorized, and money appropriated.03/01/2007Author added Walker
HF0411Financial literacy curriculum incorporated into high school graduation standards economic course ...03/01/2007Author added Walker
HF0868Trust funds for postemployment benefits authorized for political subdivisions.03/01/2007Author added Berns
HF1162Single vehicle length limit increased.03/01/2007Referred by Chair to Transportation and Transit Policy Subcommittee
HF1553Agent wagering provided.03/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
HF1260Taxable market value increase prohibited for homesteads owned by persons at least 65 years of age...02/27/2007Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF1025Nuclear fuel storage; existing prohibition preventing Public Utilities Commission from issuing ce...02/26/2007Author added Kohls
HF1217Road and bridge maintenance construction materials sales tax exemption provided.02/26/2007Author added Beard
HF1246Kids Voting Minnesota funding provided, and money appropriated.02/26/2007Author added Ward
HF0279War Survivors Act educational benefits eligibility clarified and extended for surviving military ...02/22/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0283Cities, counties, and townships exempted from sales tax.02/22/2007Author added Demmer
HF0957Homestead property tax maximum imposed for qualified homeowners age 65 and older.02/22/2007Author added Anderson, S.
HF0998Local government purchases sales tax eliminated.02/22/2007Authors added Slocum and Anderson, S.
HF1244Motor vehicle sales tax proceeds apportionment provided.02/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0807Equity revenue increased for school districts above the 95th percentile.02/19/2007Author added Beard
HF0812School day minimum length established.02/19/2007Author added Beard
HF0837Debt service equalization aid increased, and equalizing factors indexed.02/19/2007Authors added Beard and Abeler
HF0897Federal income tax conformity provided relating to 2006 and 2007 provisions authorizing expensing...02/19/2007Author added Demmer and Beard
HF1121Emergency 911 data use permitted to notify the public of an emergency.02/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0994Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act adopted prohibited actions for weight gain as a r...02/15/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0290University Enterprise Laboratories, Inc., funding provided for bioscience business development; a...02/14/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0935Metropolitan Intercounty Association renamed the Minnesota Inter-county Association.02/13/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
HF0265Minnesota GI Bill program for veterans established to provide postsecondary education assistance,...02/08/2007Author added Shimanski
HF0285Soldiers, veterans, and peace officers exempted from requirements relating to state firearms safe...02/08/2007Author added Shimanski
HF0229Accelerated highway construction projects funding provided, and money appropriated.02/05/2007Author added Tingelstad
HF0345All-electric single family dwellings exempted from carbon monoxide alarm installation requirement.02/01/2007Author added Abeler
HF0453Renewable energy requirements imposed, large energy facilities certificates of need regulated, in...01/29/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0083Legislative auditor authorized to retain certain audit fees.01/16/2007Author added Hilstrom