Contact Information
Member Elect for 2007 - 2008 John Berns (R) 33B 311 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 297-9010 Prefers interim mail at this address.



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Biography
Home: Wayzata; P.O. Box 927, 55391; (952) 476-1006 Occupation: Attorney Education: B.A., history, Loras College; J.D., Drake University Elected: 2006 Term: 1st
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF4240Disarming a peace officer crime established, and criminal penalties provided.05/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF3838Invasive species provisions modified.05/07/2008Author added Paulsen
HF3498Firefighter Training and Education Board member compensation authorized.05/05/2008Referred to Judiciary
HF4142Local government aid distribution modified.03/31/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF3771Ice hockey designated as the official sport of Minnesota.03/05/2008Author added Masin
HF3499Wayzata; private sale of state land provided.02/28/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
HF2339National Guard and reserve members who have served outside the United States provided free anglin...02/19/2008Author added Kalin
HF2340School district leased property exempted from taxation under certain circumstances.02/19/2008Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
SF1483Minnesota Council on Disability sunset repealed.05/04/2007Governor's action Approval 05/03/07
HF1294Minnesota Council on Disability sunset eliminated.04/19/2007Bills identical, SF substituted on Calendar for the Day
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
HF2179United States Medical Licensing Examination extensions authorized for applicants with medical ill...03/21/2007Author added Demmer
HF2117Department of Administration funding provided for promotion of document imaging work to be done b...03/14/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1556Alternative teacher professional pay system continued funding provided, staff development revenue...03/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF1322World language four-credit requirement established.02/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF0103Tax conformity provided for tax year 2006 to the federal teacher expense deduction, tuition subtr...01/16/2007Authors added Garofalo, Tingelstad, Wardlow and Ruth


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SF3224Nonmotorized transportation advisory committee established.05/16/2008Returned from House with amendment
HF2877Disarming a peace officer crime established.05/15/2008Secretary of State Ch. 304 05/13/08
HF2553Alternative compensation and settlement process provided for survivors of the I-35W catastrophe, ...05/13/2008Secretary of State Ch. 288 05/08/08
SF3674Revisor's bill correcting erroneous, ambiguous, and omitted text and obsolete references, elimina...05/13/2008Governor's action Approval 05/08/08
HF3935Outdoor heritage fund and Lessard Heritage Enhancement Council established.04/30/2008Author added Ruth
HF4218Health care reform goals set, insurance reform provided, savings accounts established, targets se...04/30/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
SF2765Auto insurance and certain claims practices regulated.04/30/2008Governor's action Approval 04/24/08
SF3647Emergency responders exempted from permit requirement for emergency communication equipment.04/30/2008Governor's action Approval 04/24/08
HF3437Star lake or river designation process provided, star lake or river signs allowed on highways, an...04/23/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF4116No Child Left Behind Act; Minnesota directed to nullify and revoke the consolidated plan submitte...04/23/2008Author added Laine
SF3755Persian Gulf War ribbon authorization repealed.04/23/2008House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
SF3756Brevet rank promotion eligibility provision changed.04/23/2008House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
HF2721Auto insurance and certain claims practices regulated.04/10/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF subbed on Calendar for the Day
HF3297Brevet rank eligibility promotion provision changed.04/10/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF3374Emergency responders exempted from permit requirement for emergency communication equipment.04/10/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF3298Persian Gulf War ribbon authorization repealed.03/31/2008Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register SF3755
HF3780Comprehensive, scientifically based reading instruction definition clarified, prekindergarten thr...03/31/2008Author stricken Bigham
HF1239Sexual abuse against a minor civil actions limitation period modified.03/27/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF3386Property tax exemption eligibility clarification provided for public charity institutions.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3650Retail sale of toys prohibited that have been recalled for safety reasons.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3928Revisor's bill correcting erroneous, ambiguous, and omitted text and obsolete references, elimina...03/27/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF3036Nonmotorized transportation advisory committee established.03/19/2008Division action, to pass as amended and return to Finance
HF3433Lake Vermilion State Park established.03/18/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF3441Civil immunity extended to municipalities that donate public safety equipment.03/17/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
HF3304University of Minnesota grant program established for innovative technology and economic developm...03/13/2008Author added Bly
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
HF3533Consumer small loans regulated.03/11/2008Author added Loeffler
HF3704Research activity credit increase modified, funding provided, and money appropriated.03/11/2008Author added Kalin
HF3985Social Security number use prohibited on the face of certain mailings.03/11/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF0237Preelection reports required for political committee, funds, and party contributions; reporting r...03/10/2008Author added Slawik
HF3797Unfunded mandates prohibited.03/10/2008Author added Berns
HF2670Child predators required to wear tracking and monitoring devices after release from prison, penal...03/04/2008Author added Berns
HF3166University of Minnesota; biomedical science research facilities funding program established, and ...03/04/2008Author added Berns
HF3605Drivers' licenses and permits and Minnesota identification cards information regulated, citizensh...03/04/2008Author added Wardlow
HF3728World languages programs and aid provided to school districts, and money appropriated.03/04/2008Authors added Wardlow and Berns
HF3023Judicial vacancy procedures established and modified, judicial performance commission and appella...03/03/2008Author added Walker
HF3142State Board of Investment encouraged to make certain of its venture capital investments in Minnes...03/03/2008Author added Dittrich
HF3192Violent crimes committed in school zones sentences enhanced.03/03/2008Author added Peterson, S.
HF3682Off-sale intoxicating liquor sales authorized on Sunday.03/03/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
HF3111Location equity index created, general education revenue formula modified, school district revenu...02/25/2008Author added Simon
HF2255Seasonal recreational property value frozen for two years relating to property taxation.02/19/2008Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF3035Hunters', Anglers', and Trappers' Bill of Rights adopted establishing and protecting specified ri...02/19/2008Author added Gottwalt
HF2965Driver's license photographs required to show full head and face.02/14/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance Division
HF0132Minnesota Biomedical Sciences Research Facilities Authority and funding program established, Univ...02/05/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0260Military personnel exempted from firearm safety certificate requirement.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Environment and Natural Resources
HF1048Employee Relations Department abolished and duties transferred, and employee protections provided.05/21/2007Gen Ord: Stricken and re-referred to Rules and Administration
HF2479Fiduciary transactions technical correction provided.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Rules and Legislative Administration
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...
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...
SF1558Campaign finance contribution limits provided for judicial candidates.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Governmental Operations, Reform, Techn...
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
HF2433Browns Valley flood relief funding provided, flood mitigation projects authorized, and money appr...05/19/2007Conference committee report, delete everything
HF2509Obstructing arrest by peace officer using a weapon criminal penalty imposed.05/19/2007Author added Wardlow
SF0241Mortgage application information sale prohibited, homestead exemptions and judgments involving sa...05/17/2007Senate concurred and repassed bill
HF0174Local government purchases sales tax eliminated.05/09/2007Author added Brod
SF1807Hennepin County conflicts of interest regulated for certain Hennepin Healthcare System personnel.05/04/2007Governor's action Approval 05/03/07
HF1349India Center established at the University of Minnesota, and money appropriated.05/03/2007Author added Berns
HF1424World language academic standards, proficiency, resources, and capacity development provided; and...05/03/2007Author added Berns
SF2236Browns Valley flood relief funding provided, and money appropriated.05/03/2007Committee report: To pass
SF1144Sexual assault counselors provided testimonial confidentiality, mistake of age defense for crimin...04/30/2007Referred by Chair to Public Safety Finance Division
HF1494Campaign finance contribution limits provided for certain candidates.04/24/2007Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF1872Hennepin County; Hennepin Healthcare system personnel conflicts of interest regulated.04/24/2007Bills identical, SF substituted on Calendar for the Day
SF2098Social work licensing provisions modified.04/24/2007Received from Senate
SF2099Social work temporary license provided under certain conditions.04/24/2007Received from Senate
SF2100Minnesota Board of Social Work Practice Act modified.04/24/2007Received from Senate
HF2344Unfunded local mandates prohibited, local mandate review board established, and money appropriated.04/20/2007Author added Shimanski; Anderson, B.; and Erickson
HF0211Mortgage application information sale prohibited.04/19/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF0074Great Lakes; President and Congress memorialized, by resolution, to protect the Great Lakes from ...04/13/2007Author added Berns
HF0145Lake Superior oceangoing vessels ballast water discharge regulation established, rules required t...04/13/2007Author added Berns
HF0376State contracts web site with a searchable database required, and money appropriated.04/13/2007Author added Berns
HF1621Environmental health tracking and biomonitoring program established, and money appropriated.04/13/2007Author added Hausman
HF2132Income tax checkoffs provided for education, health care, and state parks.04/13/2007Author added Zellers
HF2413State Budget and Capital Reform Act of 2007 adopted proposing various changes to state finance, r...04/10/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF2365Sales tax rebate provided, and money appropriated.03/27/2007Authors added Sviggum; Anderson, S.; Peppin; Garofalo, and Dettmer
SF0156I-94 designated as Purple Heart Trail.03/27/2007Received from Senate
HF1584School district operating cost differential revenue provided.03/26/2007Author added Walker
HF2175Public building report card required reporting energy use in public buildings on a publicly acces...03/26/2007Author added Bly
HF2313General fund forecasts additional revenues priorities modified, and money appropriated.03/26/2007Author added Westrom
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
HF1585Special education programs funding restored, special education revenue formulas fully funded, and...03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF1917Mercury-free vaccines preference established.03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF1800Staff development goals and expenditures clarified relating to education.03/22/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF2035Minnesota Board of Social Work Practice Act adopted.03/22/2007Division action, to pass as amended and return to Health and Human Services
HF0867Burglary in the second degree crime definition modified.03/21/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1737Cigarette fire safety definitions and reduced ignition propensity standards provided, enforcement...03/21/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF2036Social work licensing provisions modified.03/20/2007Author added Hosch
HF2037Social worker temporary license provided under certain conditions.03/20/2007Author added Hosch
HF2247Attorney general private attorney contracts procedures and restrictions established.03/20/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF0300Military pay tax deduction expanded, and military pension subtraction including survivor benefits...03/19/2007Author added Brod
HF0732Military pay income tax deduction expanded, and military pension and survivor benefit payments su...03/19/2007Author added Garofalo
HF2197I-94 designated as the Purple Heart Trail.03/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance Division
HF2153Fraudulent identification cards unlawful acts penalties provided.03/15/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0856Homestead property taxes limited to a percentage of homeowner's income.03/14/2007Author added Lesch
HF1312Affordable housing contributions income tax credit provided.03/14/2007Author added Paulsen
HF1943Employment opportunities for persons with disabilities grant provided to a nonprofit organization.03/14/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
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
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
HF0618Bioscience business development programs funding provided, and money appropriated.03/07/2007Author added Welti
HF0788Demographic trends analysis required with forecast of state revenue and expenditures.03/07/2007Author added Welti
HF0841Program growth factors reestablished, and special education programs funding increased.03/07/2007Author added Urdahl
HF1373Roadsides for wildlife program funding provided, and money appropriated.03/07/2007Author added Slocum
HF1125Class 4c property classification expanded to certain nonprofit community service-oriented organiz...03/06/2007Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
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
HF0988Technology task force and grants established for schools, school district technology plan develop...03/05/2007Author added Tillberry
HF1006Statewide health and physical education requirements provided, school wellness policies posted on...03/05/2007Author added Bly
HF1647Judges mandatory retirement age raised.03/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0868Trust funds for postemployment benefits authorized for political subdivisions.03/01/2007Author added Berns
HF0950Fourth Judicial District obsolete references and provisions removed, unintentional repeal correct...03/01/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0194Biotechnology and medical genomics research funding provided to research partnership between the ...02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF0366Equity revenue increased for school districts above the 95th percentile.02/26/2007Author added Erhardt
HF1250Telecommuting equipment income tax credit provided.02/26/2007Author added Morgan
HF0098Equity revenue increased for school districts above the 95th percentile.02/22/2007Author added Ruud
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
HF1090Alternative teacher pay system expanded to include additional staff development opportunities.02/22/2007Author added Magnus
HF1244Motor vehicle sales tax proceeds apportionment provided.02/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0137Veteran-owned small businesses designated as targeted group businesses for purposes of awarding s...02/19/2007Author added Berns
HF0731Minnesota GI Bill program for veterans established, and money appropriated.02/19/2007Author added Berns
HF0807Equity revenue increased for school districts above the 95th percentile.02/19/2007Author added Beard
HF0986Dual-credit course and program requirements provided for high school students, 3R high school gra...02/19/2007Author added Berns
HF0929Minnetonka water treatment facility construction materials sales tax exemption provided.02/15/2007Author added Berns
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
HF0246Metropolitan Council required to study and report on light rail and commuter rail feasibility for...02/13/2007Division action, to pass as amended and return to Finance
HF0664Identity theft statute of limitations provided.02/09/2007Referred by Chair to Labor and Consumer Protection Division
HF0526School district operating cost differential study required, and money appropriated.02/08/2007Authors added Anderson, S., and Scalze
HF0704Universal tuition income tax credit provided, and money appropriated.02/08/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0799Transportation, Metropolitan Council, and public safety funding provided; bonds issued; fees, fun...02/08/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0347Yard waste bags required to be compostable.02/01/2007Authors added Scalze and Abeler
HF0060Income tax rates reduced.01/29/2007Author added Anderson, S.
HF0062Income tax rates reduced.01/29/2007Author added Anderson, S.
HF0289State Capitol tour fee charges prohibited.01/29/2007Author added Abeler
HF0216Initiative and referendum provided, procedures and penalties specified, and constitutional amendm...01/18/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...