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Member Elect for 2007 - 2008 John Benson (DFL) 43B 517 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 297-9001



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Biography
Home: Minnetonka; * 3828 Huntingdon Drive, 55305; (952) 933-2396 Occupation: Retired teacher Business: Minnetonka; P.O. Box 5508, 55343; Education: B.S., language arts and social science, Minnesota State University, Mankato; M.A., political science, University of Minnesota Elected: 2006 Term: 1st* Prefers interim mail at this address.
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF4116No Child Left Behind Act; Minnesota directed to nullify and revoke the consolidated plan submitte...04/23/2008Author added Laine
HF4187Property tax exemption extended relating to an electric generation facility.04/10/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF1233Foodshelf programs funding provided, and money appropriated.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3255School reimbursement increased for the school milk program.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3988Foodshelf programs funding provided, and money appropriated.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3104Lease levy funding limit removed.03/25/2008Author added Bunn
HF4111Teri Lee Law designated.03/25/2008Authors added Ruud and Bunn
HF3181Education provisions clarified and amended, and state and district reporting systems analyzed.03/12/2008Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF3808Department of Education funding provided for a grant to Minnesota Historical Society to provide p...03/05/2008Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF3175Attempted robbery penalty increased, robbery involving a motor vehicle crime created.03/04/2008Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF2535Long-term homeless supportive housing funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.03/03/2008Author added Ruud
HF2979School district location equity revenue study required.03/03/2008Author added Scalze
HF3110Referendum allowance limit eliminated.03/03/2008Author added Peterson, S.
HF3659Charter school sponsor fee assessment modified.03/03/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF3108Inflationary adjustment limitation removed.02/25/2008Author added Simon
HF3109Alternative teacher compensation revenue inflationary adjustment added.02/25/2008Author added Simon
HF3111Location equity index created, general education revenue formula modified, school district revenu...02/25/2008Author added Simon
HF2980School facilities formulas modified, additional districts qualified for alternative facilities re...02/15/2008Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF1412Location equity index created, general education revenue formula modified, and specified school d...04/17/2007Author added Dominguez
HF0776School lunch aid increased, and money appropriated.03/29/2007Author added Welti
HF0985Board of School Administrators rulemaking authority extended.03/29/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF1853Reading instruction clarified to require supporting children having difficulty with reading acqui...03/29/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF1584School district operating cost differential revenue provided.03/26/2007Author added Walker
HF2166Minnesota Historical Society grant provided for professional development for teachers, and money ...03/26/2007Author added Bly
HF0234School district reserve fund requirements and reports eliminated, and school district primary ele...03/14/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0841Program growth factors reestablished, and special education programs funding increased.03/07/2007Author added Urdahl
HF1387Long-term homeless supportive services funding provided, and money appropriated.03/07/2007Author added Slocum
HF0803Interactive whiteboard technology pilot program funding provided, and money appropriated.03/01/2007Author added Tillberry
HF0366Equity revenue increased for school districts above the 95th percentile.02/26/2007Author added Erhardt
HF0817Declining enrollment funding increased.02/19/2007Authors stricken Tillberry and Ward
HF0843Electronic filing of individual income tax returns provided.02/15/2007Author added Peterson, S.
HF0526School district operating cost differential study required, and money appropriated.02/08/2007Authors added Anderson, S., and Scalze


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF0615Sexually transmitted infections and diseases education program modified, and information on immun...05/18/2008Special Order
HF3796Council authorized to establish salaries and per diem for legislators, Citizen Compensation Counc...05/18/2008Special Order
HF3924Optometrists allowed to dispense legend drugs at retail under certain conditions, and optometry p...05/18/2008Author added Thissen (second)
SF2597School boards required to seek information from prospective teachers and the Board of Teaching ab...05/18/2008Conference committee report#
HF2554Special session convened by majority vote of both houses of the legislature or by order of the pr...05/17/2008Amended
HF2783P-20 education partnership established.05/15/2008House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
HF2877Disarming a peace officer crime established.05/15/2008Secretary of State Ch. 304 05/13/08
HF3195Legislative Greenhouse Gas Advisory Group established, cap and trade studies and reports required...05/15/2008Senate adopted conference committee report, bill repassed
SF0651Polybrominated diphenyl ether manufacture and sale restricted, report required, and penalties pro...05/15/2008Veto message laid on table (clarified a portion of veto message)
HF2553Alternative compensation and settlement process provided for survivors of the I-35W catastrophe, ...05/13/2008Secretary of State Ch. 288 05/08/08
SF2369K-12 athletic coaches required to undergo criminal history background check.05/13/2008Governor's action Approval 05/08/08
HF2657School boards required to seek information from prospective employees and the Board of Teaching a...05/12/2008Author added Peterson, S.
HF3926Teachers Retirement Association rule of 90 benefit tier extended to post-1989 hires.05/08/2008Author added Dettmer
SF2796Early childhood education programs teaching employment requirements modified.05/07/2008Governor's action Approval 05/04/08
HF3292School trust fund lands management provided, school trust fund land return improvements provided,...05/05/2008Referred to Finance
HF4212Charter school students allowed to participate in extracurricular activities in their resident sc...04/30/2008Authors stricken Dittrich and Ruud
SF3446Small employer health insurance regulated and health carriers required to provide notice of plan ...04/30/2008Governor's action Approval 04/24/08
HF2978Education finance; basic formula allowance increased, special education revenue proration elimina...04/28/2008Author added Anzelc
HF2100Bisphenol-A and phthalates or replacment chemicals prohibited in children's products and Minnesot...04/24/2008Author added Masin
HF3633Course preparation and continuing education requirements established for school administrators an...04/24/2008Author added Fritz
HF3437Star lake or river designation process provided, star lake or river signs allowed on highways, an...04/23/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF0934Products containing commercial decabromodiphenyl ether banned, exemptions and fees provided, mult...04/21/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Ways and Means
HF4188Maximum property tax refund increased, income threshold for homeowners' property tax refund decre...04/21/2008Authors added Slocum and Erhardt
HF3240Minnesota's Mexican-American veterans authorized to place a plaque in the court of honor on the C...04/14/2008Secretary of State Ch. 184 04/10/08
HF0380Omnibus bonding bill authorizing spending to acquire and better public lands and buildings, issui...04/10/2008Secretary of State Ch. 179 04/07/08
HF2573Pesticide use prohibitions modified.04/10/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF3721Small employer health insurance regulated and health carriers required to provide notice of plan ...04/10/2008Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
SF2449Pesticide use prohibitions modified.04/10/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF2007No Child Left Behind Act implementation nullified.04/07/2008Author added Beard
HF2720Loitering prohibited near schools and places where children congregate.04/07/2008Author added Paulsen
HF4171Property taxes limited to a percentage of homeowner's income, and market value homestead credit r...04/07/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF4178School finance system modified, and new education funding framework created.04/07/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2471Charitable organizations financial statement requirements modified.04/03/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF2782K-12 athletic coaches required to undergo criminal history background check.04/02/2008Author added Tillberry
HF0330Telecommuting income tax credit provided.03/31/2008Author added Kahn
HF2459Pesticides application information access expanded.03/31/2008Author stricken Peterson, A.
HF2582Vietnam Veterans Day designated as March 29.03/31/2008Secretary of State Ch. 164 03/27/08
HF2893School districts authorized to participate in the state employee health insurance plan.03/31/2008Author added Bunn
HF3780Comprehensive, scientifically based reading instruction definition clarified, prekindergarten thr...03/31/2008Author stricken Bigham
HF2617Early childhood education programs teaching employment requirements modified.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF2624Teacher quality improvement task force established for effectively integrating secondary and post...03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF2630Sales tax on purchase of certain school district vehicles eliminated.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF2973Permanent school fund subtraction eliminated, education funding simplified, and permanent school ...03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF2975Permanent school fund subtraction eliminated.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF4068Permanent school fund payment distribution modified, and permanent school fund revenue growth set...03/27/2008Authors added McFarlane and Scalze
HF3293Pollution Control Agency required to analyze cumulative pollution effects in an area prior to iss...03/25/2008Division action, to pass as amended and return to Finance
HF3381Long-term homeless supportive services money appropriated.03/25/2008Author changed Clark (chief)
HF2955School background check requirements modified.03/19/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF3624Public education mission expanded to include a framework to guide future education policy decisions.03/18/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF0313Home care tax credit established.03/13/2008Author added Drazkowski
HF3014Nurses loan forgiveness program clarified.03/13/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF3290School readiness assessments and kindergarten transition strategies provided, and money appropria...03/13/2008Author added Bly
HF3304University of Minnesota grant program established for innovative technology and economic developm...03/13/2008Author added Bly
HF2555Child care assistance provider reimbursement rates increased, and money appropriated.03/11/2008Author added Kahn
HF2561Early childhood learning and child protection facilities grants modified, bonds issued, and money...03/11/2008Author added Kahn
HF3347Adequate yearly progress designations appeals process clarified relating to education.03/11/2008Author added Loeffler
HF3533Consumer small loans regulated.03/11/2008Author added Loeffler
HF0237Preelection reports required for political committee, funds, and party contributions; reporting r...03/10/2008Author added Slawik
HF0403Campaign material disclaimer requirements constitutional conformity provided.03/10/2008Author added Slawik
HF2890Colorectal cancer screening for the uninsured provided, and money appropriated.03/10/2008Author added Hansen
HF2878Careless driving resulting in death penalty provided, and revocation of violator's driver's licen...03/05/2008Author added Walker
HF3773Gang-related crime penalties increased.03/05/2008Author added Benson
HF3782Office of Science and Technology established in Department of Employment and Economic Development...03/05/2008Author added Benson
HF3811Nonprofit health plan company maximum financial reserves specified and money appropriated.03/04/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF0581I-494 corridor transit way feasibility study provided, and money appropriated.03/03/2008Author added Hortman
HF2567Local government aid formula need measure provisions modified.03/03/2008Author added Dittrich
HF2650Principals' Leadership Institute money appropriated.03/03/2008Author added Dittrich
HF2813Metropolitan transportation projects state funding prioritization required for projects that have...03/03/2008Author added Dittrich
HF2974School trust land citizen oversight committee provided.03/03/2008Author added Scalze
HF3329Academic success state measures established.03/03/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF3388Foster care benefits extended to age 21, and money appropriated.03/03/2008Author added Slocum
HF3389Foster children medical assistance eligibility certified until age 21.03/03/2008Author added Slocum
HF2719Employee in position of authority and student sexual relations prohibited.02/28/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to E-12 Education
HF3492Graffiti prohibited, and incarcerative and intermediate sanctions provided.02/28/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF2558Library accessibility and improvement grants funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/25/2008Division action, to pass as amended and return to Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness ...
HF2580Elections; right of access to multiple unit residences for campaign and election purposes clarified.02/25/2008Author added Kalin
HF2663Schools required to use environmentally sensitive cleaning and maintenance products; task force e...02/25/2008Author added Slocum
HF3203Integration revenue program modified, goals strengthened, Department of Education program oversig...02/25/2008Author added Slocum
HF3370U.S. Highway 169 and Bren Road/Londonderry Road interchange design funding provided, bonds issued...02/25/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF3465Education assessment results reporting modified.02/25/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF2640Prenatal insurance waiting periods prohibited; pregnancy preexisting condition eliminated; parent...02/21/2008Author added Juhnke
HF2579Washington County Disabled Veteran's Rest Camp improvements funding provided, and money appropria...02/20/2008Author added Dettmer
HF3017Ethanol plant exemption removed from environmental impact statement requirements.02/18/2008Authors added Benson, Ruud, Dittrich and Kahn
HF3062Outdoor traditions investment funding provided for environment and natural resources purposes, bo...02/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF3136Constitutional Amendment proposed for providing education for young children through age five.02/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF2556State park rehabilitation and development funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/14/2008Author added Benson
HF2560Neuropsychological testing coverage required for children diagnosed with cancer, and medical assi...02/14/2008Authors added Benson and Paymar
HF2623School district test results required to be provided by the state's testing contractor by the fir...02/14/2008Author added Benson
HF2625P-16 statewide education partnerships required to include legislators.02/14/2008Author added Benson
HF2649Kindergarten pupil unit count for all-day, every day kindergarten increased; money appropriated.02/14/2008Author added Benson
HF2714Perpich Center for Arts Education spending authorized, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/14/2008Author added Benson
HF2751Kinship navigator program established for grandparents and relatives raising related children, gr...02/14/2008Author added Benson
HF2752Kinship support program established, and money appropriated.02/14/2008Author added Benson
HF2844Southwest transitway corridor environmental impact statement and preliminary engineering funding ...02/14/2008Author added Benson
HF0111Preventive health care promoted by requiring high deductible health plans used with a health savi...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Commerce and Labor
HF0131Social Security number use restricted.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0375Global Warming Mitigation Act adopted, goals and plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions provide...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Energy Finance and Policy Division
HF0634State Children's Health Insurance Program; Congress memorialized, by resolution, to support and r...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Health and Human Services
HF1595Statutory housing warranties recovery for breaches regulated.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Public Safety and Civil Justice
SF0123Preelection contributions to political funds, committees, and party units reporting required; pre...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Governmental Operations, Reform, Techn...
SF0145Next Generation Energy Act of 2007 adopted.05/21/2007H adopted SCC report and repassed bill
SF0380School district election provisions modified, mail election approval requirement eliminated, and ...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Governmental Operations, Reform, Techn...
SF0458Campaign material disclaimer requirements conformed to constitutional requirements.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Governmental Operations, Reform, Techn...
SF0475Radiation therapy facility construction limitations expiration date removed, and two-year morator...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Health and Human Services
SF0997Energy programs and funding provisions expanded and modified.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Ways and Means
SF1398Patient visitation by health care agents provided; visitation rights and the right to designate a...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Health and Human Services
HF2515Nutrient analysis of school menus required.05/18/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
SF0238Secondhand smoke hazard public policy established to protect employees and the general public.05/17/2007Governor's action Approval 05/16/07
SF0563Renewable electric energy development benefits economic strategy required, and Legislative Electr...05/17/2007Returned from House with amendment
HF0660Renewable energy objective and state economic benefit strategy required.05/16/2007Author added Sailer
SF0322Civil commitment early intervention services expanded, and definition of chemically dependent per...05/16/2007Governor's action Approval 05/14/07
HF0272Firearms safety and usage training certificates continuation provided while soldiers and essentia...05/10/2007Secretary of State Ch. 51 05/09/07
HF0436Next Generation Energy Act of 2007 adopted establishing energy policy goals, and providing for re...05/10/2007Author added Loeffler
SF2171Omnibus health and human services finance bill.05/09/2007Governor's action Veto Ch. 58 05/08/07
HF1589Patient visitation by health care agents provided, and visitation rights and right to designate a...05/04/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
SF1483Minnesota Council on Disability sunset repealed.05/04/2007Governor's action Approval 05/03/07
SF1144Sexual assault counselors provided testimonial confidentiality, mistake of age defense for crimin...04/30/2007Referred by Chair to Public Safety Finance Division
HF0501Radiation therapy facility construction limitations expiration date eliminated.04/27/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF1602Teachers additional retirement benefits provided, and money appropriated.04/25/2007Author added Knuth
SF0890Domestic abuse repeat offenders felony penalty imposed, and qualified domestic violence-related o...04/24/2007Received from Senate
HF1004Predatory mortgage lending practices prohibited.04/23/2007Secretary of State Ch. 18 04/20/07
HF0738Civil commitment early intervention services expanded to include chemically dependent pregnant wo...04/19/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF1294Minnesota Council on Disability sunset eliminated.04/19/2007Bills identical, SF substituted on Calendar for the Day
HF0646School district election provisions modified, mail election approval requirement eliminated, and ...04/16/2007Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF0145Lake Superior oceangoing vessels ballast water discharge regulation established, rules required t...04/13/2007Author added Berns
HF0206Capital equipment sales tax imposition and refund eliminated.04/10/2007Author added Hansen
HF0297Omnibus health and human services finance bill.04/02/2007Author added Hosch
HF0327School readiness programs state aid increased, and money appropriated.04/02/2007Author added Brynaert
HF0503Sexual solicitation of children through the Internet crimes provided.04/02/2007Author added Morgan
HF1470Voluntary Clean Campaign Council, clean campaign pledge, and clean campaign advertising code est...03/29/2007Author added Liebling
HF1694Teacher training to integrate learning technologies into K-12 classrooms provided, and money appr...03/29/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0594Medical assistance nonemergency medical transportation competitive bidding modified, level of nee...03/27/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1221Energy efficiency, conservation, energy savings, and auditing provisions modified.03/27/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Ways and Means
HF0305Freedom to Breathe Act of 2007 adopted establishing public policy to protect employees and the pu...03/26/2007Referred by committee to as amended, Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Division
HF1914Toll roads prohibited.03/24/2007Author added Abeler
HF0333State employees compensated for time they were not able to work due to the 2005 partial governmen...03/23/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF0334MinnesotaCare income exclusions allowed for certain medical expenses.03/23/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF0506Domestic abuse no contact order repeat violator felony penalty imposed, and qualified domestic vi...03/23/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1235Zebra mussel control pilot program established, and money appropriated.03/23/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1236Zebra mussel control pilot program established, and money appropriated.03/23/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1273Sexual assault counselors testimonial confidentiality provided, "mistake of age" defense eliminat...03/23/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1567Special education programs funding restored, and special education appropriation made open and st...03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF2326Failure to yield right-of-way to buses on highway shoulders enforcement and penalties provided.03/23/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance Division
HF0414Crime victims emergency needs fund grants authorized and money appropriated.03/21/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF0443Alternative school year calendar program grants provided, and money appropriated.03/20/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0810Gifted and talented licensure and continuing education requirements established for teachers and ...03/20/2007Author added Fritz
HF1888Academic rigor and 4R high schools provided, and money appropriated.03/20/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0300Military pay tax deduction expanded, and military pension subtraction including survivor benefits...03/19/2007Author added Brod
HF0551Tax deduction for out-of-state active military duty clarified.03/19/2007Author added Tillberry
HF0678Heart disease and stroke prevention funding provided, and money appropriated.03/19/2007Author added Liebling
HF1045Metropolitan parks nonprofit foundation established, state lottery gross proceeds in lieu of sale...03/15/2007Division action, to pass as amended and return to Finance
HF1924Metropolitan fiscal disparities program study required, and money appropriated.03/15/2007Author added Loeffler
HF0856Homestead property taxes limited to a percentage of homeowner's income.03/14/2007Author added Lesch
HF1927Tax compliance auditors retention improvement funding provided, merit pay required, and money app...03/14/2007Authors added Moe and Ward
HF0533Veterans' tuition assistance provided for military veterans and their surviving spouses and child...03/13/2007Author added Sailer
HF0396School district extended time revenue increased.03/12/2007Division action, to pass and return to K-12 Finance Division
HF0636Pediatric dentist participation in a state health care program definition modified.03/12/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0939Deed tax percentage adjusted, rental housing assistance provided, housing account for leverage op...03/12/2007Author stricken Abeler
HF1318Special education funding increased, and two-year lag in base funding increased.03/12/2007Author added Welti
HF1745Homestead market value maximum valuation limit indexed.03/12/2007Author added Morgan
HF2020School background check requirements amended.03/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF0580After-school enrichment program reinstated; grants provided to improve academic achievement, redu...03/09/2007Referred by Chair to Early Childhood Learning Finance Division
HF0808Licensed student services personnel aid provided, and money appropriated.03/09/2007Referred by Chair to Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Division
HF0162Minnesota GI Bill program established to provide postsecondary education assistance to veterans, ...03/07/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0574Children's mental health grants and work group established; mental health provisions modified; tr...03/07/2007Author added Welti
HF0740Price gouging prohibited on essential consumer good and services including food, water, fuel, gas...03/06/2007Division action, to pass as amended and return to Commerce and Labor
HF0302Early childhood and prekindergarten grant programs established, kindergarten developmental assess...03/05/2007Referred by Chair to Early Childhood Learning Finance Division
HF0306Youth mental health screening and suicide prevention funding provided, and money appropriated.03/05/2007Author added Tillberry
HF0595Family visiting program provisions modified, and money appropriated.03/05/2007Author added Walker
HF1684Redevelopment housing applicant preferences modified.03/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Housing Policy and Finance and Public Health Finance ...
HF0466Property tax relief provided; and equity, transition, and referendum equalization levies increase...03/02/2007Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF0467Property tax relief provided; and debt service equalization revenue, health and safety, deferred ...03/02/2007Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF0411Financial literacy curriculum incorporated into high school graduation standards economic course ...03/01/2007Author added Walker
HF0950Fourth Judicial District obsolete references and provisions removed, unintentional repeal correct...03/01/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1556Alternative teacher professional pay system continued funding provided, staff development revenue...03/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
SF0004Renewable energy standard established.02/28/2007Governor's action Approval 02/22/07
HF0001Children's health security account and program created, eligibility criteria and covered services...02/26/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0139Early childhood family education, school readiness, and Head Start programs funding increased; an...02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF0169School readiness advisory board established.02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF0353Legislators, constitutional officers, agency heads, and certain legislative employees prohibited ...02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF0360Intermediate school district member districts authorized to levy for school safety activities at ...02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF0544State parks and trails funding provided, and money appropriated.02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF0804International baccalaureate, preadvanced placement, and advanced placement programs participation...02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF0805Inflationary adjustment limitation removed relating to school district referendum allowance limit.02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF0110Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact enacted.02/22/2007Secretary of State Ch. 2 02/20/07
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
HF0509Chromated copper arsenate-treated lumber removal required from schools, parks, and child care fac...02/22/2007Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed Environment and Natural Resources
HF0789Public utilities energy efficiency and conservation improvement plans required, and energy saving...02/22/2007Author added Gunther
HF0295State employee energy savings suggestions incentives provided.02/19/2007Author added Winkler
HF0807Equity revenue increased for school districts above the 95th percentile.02/19/2007Author added Beard
HF0572Inmate mental health provisions modified.02/15/2007Author added Abeler
HF0724Family homeless prevention and assistance program funding provided, and money appropriated.02/15/2007Author added Abeler
HF0749Legisl