Contact Information
Assistant Minority LeaderLaura Brod (R) 25A 321 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 296-4229 (800) 341-0510E-mail: rep.laura.brod@house.mn Prefers interim mail at this address.

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Biography
Home: New Prague; 28758 - 141st Ave., 56071; (952) 758-5184 Occupation: Small-business owner Business: New Prague; , ; Education: B.A., geography, University of Minnesota; M.A., urban and regional studies, Minnesota State University, Mankato Elected: 2002 Term: 3rd
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF2172Charter school students authorized to participate in extracurricular activities in their resident...04/23/2008Author added Ward
HF2599Memorial Day observances county expenditure limit increased.04/21/2008Secretary of State Ch. 192 04/17/08
SF2755New Prague; Deputy registrar office location permitted to be within city limits.04/21/2008Governor's action Approval 04/17/08
HF3128New Prague; Deputy registrar office location permitted to be within city limits.03/27/2008Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF0599Grieving Parents Act established, and mothers required to be notified of burial and cremation opt...03/18/2008Committee report, to amend, no recommendation
HF4089Legislative Commission on Autism established.03/17/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF2988Towns authorized to refund surplus revenues upon removal of a subordinate service district.03/13/2008Committee report, without further recommendation re-refer to Taxes
HF3605Drivers' licenses and permits and Minnesota identification cards information regulated, citizensh...03/04/2008Author added Wardlow
HF2412Disaster area reconstructed home property tax value limited.03/03/2008Author added Drazkowski
HF3192Violent crimes committed in school zones sentences enhanced.03/03/2008Author added Peterson, S.
HF3482State expenditures searchable database required.02/25/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF2633Driver's license acceptance requirements from another state or jurisdiction as valid form of iden...02/20/2008Author added Shimanski
HF2874Citizenship and legal status verification required of offenders committed to custody, noncitizen ...02/20/2008Author added Dettmer
HF3288Le Sueur County; Nursing facility payment rates increased to geographic group III median rate.02/20/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF3046Le Sueur County; Lake Washington Park capital improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and mo...02/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1615Non-hospital-performed abortions physician requirement provided, and penalties imposed.02/12/2008Author stricken Sviggum
HF2454Death certificates data expanded and protected, and surviving family members provided access to c...04/25/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance Division
HF2344Unfunded local mandates prohibited, local mandate review board established, and money appropriated.04/20/2007Author added Shimanski; Anderson, B.; and Erickson
HF1765Charitable organizations authorized to sell alcohol at silent auctions.04/18/2007Author added Welti
HF2409Human services department vehicles exempted from tax and fees, sex offender programs and vulnerab...04/10/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF2411New Prague wastewater treatment facility construction materials sales tax exemption provided.04/10/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
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...
HF0677JOBZ treatment for biodiesel fuel plants time period extended.03/27/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Taxes
HF1017LeSueur County lake cleanup funding provided, and money appropriated.03/26/2007Referred by Chair to Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division
HF2076Alternative minimum tax repealed.03/24/2007Author added Abeler
HF2350Mercury; certain vaccines containing mercury prohibited, and providers required to notify patient...03/24/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF1916Construction permits clarified relating to ownership of a contiguous nonconforming lot or parcel.03/22/2007Author added Olson
HF0261Reapportionment procedures established.03/19/2007Author added Morgan
HF2122Homeowners property tax refund maximum removed, and income phaseout implemented for the special r...03/14/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0187Estate tax federal exemption amount conformity provided.03/05/2007Author added Ruth
HF0199State senators staggered terms provided through proposed constitutional amendment.02/12/2007Author added Hosch
HF0470Vaccines; patient notification required when a vaccine contains more than a trace amount of mercury.02/12/2007Author added Abeler
HF0037Out-of-state active military duty tax deduction clarified to include active duty performed by mem...02/08/2007Author added Shimanski
HF0474Health care system redesign statewide plan development provided.02/05/2007Authors added Wardlow and Gottwalt
HF0060Income tax rates reduced.01/29/2007Author added Anderson, S.
HF0062Income tax rates reduced.01/29/2007Author added Anderson, S.
HF0200Voters authorized to vouch for three proof-of-residence oaths on election day, election judge tra...01/29/2007Author added Erickson
HF0201State primary election moved from September to August.01/29/2007Author added Simon
HF0251Tax Reform Action Commission established, appointments provided, report to legislature required, ...01/29/2007Authors added Ruud and Benson
HF0275MinnesotaCare contingent reduction in tax rates provided.01/29/2007Author added Abeler


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF4254Four-year terms of office provided for representatives and six-year terms of office provided for ...05/17/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
SF2833Abigail Taylor Pool Safety Act adopted requiring public pools and spas to be equipped with anti-e...05/17/2008Governor's action Approval 05/16/08
SF3193Adoption records and original birth certificates access provisions modifications05/16/2008Governor's action Veto
HF3955I-35W bridge collapse survivor payments regulated, community-based care for older adults promoted...05/15/2008Returned from Senate with amendment
HF3172Election provisions modified relating to lobbying, preelection reports, affidavits, campaign adve...05/13/2008Secretary of State Ch. 295 05/12/08
HF2109Medical laboratory science professionals licensure and board established.05/12/2008Author stricken Bunn
HF3539Hospital construction moratorium exception provided.05/07/2008Amendments offered
HF3371Birth record access allowed to adopted persons.05/05/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
SF3122Limited general dentist license for certain practitioners provided, and study provided for altern...05/05/2008Calendar: Third reading Passed
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
SF2667Radiation therapy facility construction moratorium extension04/30/2008Governor's action Approval 04/24/08
HF4208International economic development zone provisions modified, and corporate franchise tax repealed.04/23/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF3586Education tax credit equity and opportunity provided.04/16/2008Author added Brod
HF3812Public pool and spa anti-entrapment devices or systems required.04/15/2008Division action, to pass as amended and return to Finance
HF0601Crisis nursery grant program established, and money appropriated.04/10/2008Author added Hansen
HF1239Sexual abuse against a minor civil actions limitation period modified.03/27/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF3588Special transportation services medical assistance coverage rates increased.03/27/2008Author added Brod
HF3884Mandated health proposal evaluation process changed, and report required.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF4073Long-term care insurance credit increased.03/18/2008Author added Erhardt
HF4104Gambling revenue lawful purpose added.03/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs
HF3265Radiation therapy facility construction moratorium extended in specified counties.03/17/2008Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF3400Long-term care rate adjustments provided, long-term care employee health insurance costs funding ...03/17/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF4026Outdoor heritage fund created, receipt disposition provided, and Sportsman's Stakeholders Council...03/17/2008Author added Brod
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
HF0313Home care tax credit established.03/13/2008Author added Drazkowski
HF3254Dental school student scholarship program established, and community dental health coordinator an...03/13/2008Author added Bly
HF4035No-fault auto insurance reformed, injured persons prohibited from collecting noneconomic damages ...03/13/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
HF3967Various tax provisions modified; tax refund, withholding, and subtraction changes made; tax syste...03/11/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF3980State lottery gaming machines established and contracts authorized for the management and placeme...03/11/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
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...
HF3947Abortion; Saline amniocentesis prohibited and civil and criminal penalties provided.03/10/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF3016Medical assistance payment authorized for services provided by more than one home care or hospice...03/04/2008Author added Tschumper
HF0498Self-defense; use of force in defense of home and person laws clarified, self-defense and defense...02/25/2008Author stricken Sviggum
HF2458Native American juvenile treatment center construction funding provided, bonds issued, and money ...02/20/2008Author added Brod
HF3035Hunters', Anglers', and Trappers' Bill of Rights adopted establishing and protecting specified ri...02/19/2008Author added Gottwalt
HF3244Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act enacted.02/19/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF3062Outdoor traditions investment funding provided for environment and natural resources purposes, bo...02/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF3173Postelection review procedures changed.02/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF0471Lake Titlow watershed improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/14/2008Referred by Chair to Watersheds, Wetlands and Buffers Subcommittee
HF2541Ice arena facilities funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/14/2008Author added Olin
HF2990Motor vehicle sales tax exemption provided for vehicles purchased outside of the United States by...02/14/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0992Abortion; state-sponsored health program funds use for abortions prohibited.02/12/2008Author stricken Sviggum
HF0502Scott County regional public safety training facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money a...01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF0624Rochester; National Volleyball Center phase II expansion funding provided, bonds issued, and mone...01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF1785Railroad track rehabilitation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF0415Noise standards exemptions extended.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Public Safety and Civil Justice
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
HF1849Prescriptions or drug orders validity requirements specified.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Health and Human Services
SF0475Radiation therapy facility construction moratorium provisions modification05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Health and Human Services
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...
SF0893Precinct caucuses moved from the first Tuesday in March to the second Tuesday in February.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
SF1377State boards and advisory groups provisions modifications and repeal05/20/2007Senate adopted conference committee report, bill repassed
SF1165Meetings by telephone or other electronic means authorized under certain conditions relating to t...05/18/2007H adopted SCC report and repassed bill
SF1045Scott County Housing and Redevelopment Authority renamed Scott County Community Development Agency.05/17/2007Governor's action Approval 05/17/07
SF0547Scott County library board made advisory to the county board.05/16/2007Returned from House
HF1117Precinct caucuses moved from March to February, and state primary moved from September to June.05/14/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF0174Local government purchases sales tax eliminated.05/09/2007Author added Brod
SF1790Adverse health care events reporting provisions modified.05/08/2007Governor's action Approval 05/04/07
HF1349India Center established at the University of Minnesota, and money appropriated.05/03/2007Author added Berns
HF1990Adverse health care events reporting provisions modified.05/02/2007Author added Tingelstad
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
HF1240Historic structure rehabilitation income tax credit provided.04/24/2007Author added Murphy, E.
HF1963Income tax credit provided for donations to qualified scholarship-granting organizations.04/24/2007Author added Brod
HF1303Open meeting law; meetings by telephones or other electronic means authorized under certain condi...04/19/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF1340State boards and advisory groups governing laws revised.04/19/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF1883Income and franchise tax apportionment formula modified.04/18/2007Authors added Gardner and Norton
HF1249Senior independent living personal technology income tax credit provided.04/16/2007Author added Demmer
HF2425Kidney dialysis equipment sales tax exemption provided.04/13/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF2238School employee statewide health insurance program established, and money appropriated.04/10/2007Author added McFarlane
HF1570Compulsive gambling public awareness and treatment funding provided, and money appropriated.04/02/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF2178Long-term care programs funding restored, services expanded, new grant programs established, stat...03/27/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
SF0156I-94 designated as Purple Heart Trail.03/27/2007Received from Senate
HF0531Scott County library board provided as an advisory to the county board.03/26/2007Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF1160Local governments and school districts postemployment benefits trusts authorized, and money appro...03/26/2007Referred by Chair to State Government Finance Division
HF0663Nursing facility payment rates increased to the 60th percentile rate.03/24/2007Committee report, without further recommendation re-refer to Finance
HF1884Minnesota Land Conservation Incentives Act of 2007 adopted providing an income tax credit for lan...03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF1917Mercury-free vaccines preference established.03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF2288Mankato Civic Center Arena and Women's Hockey Development Center funding provided, and money appr...03/22/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF1404Hospital outpatient services rate increase provided for a specified essential hospital for childr...03/20/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1588State employees electronic health records pilot project established, and money appropriated.03/20/2007Author added Bly
HF1826Vehicle purchase income tax credit provided for purchase of vehicles modified for people with dis...03/20/2007Author added Bly
HF0081Long-term capital gains income tax exclusion provided.03/19/2007Author added Erhardt
HF0300Military pay tax deduction expanded, and military pension subtraction including survivor benefits...03/19/2007Author added Brod
HF2197I-94 designated as the Purple Heart Trail.03/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance Division
HF2235Farm and small business properties estate tax exclusion provided.03/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0536Energy efficient new commercial property assessed market value reduction provided.03/15/2007Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed Taxes
HF1143Minnesota River Basin Joint Powers Board funding provided, and money appropriated.03/15/2007Author added Brod
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
HF1641Washington Center pilot program for scholarships funding provided, and money appropriated.03/14/2007Author added Brod
HF1030Low-income rental property classification 4d extended.03/12/2007Author added Brown
HF1057New teachers induction program established relating to high-need subject areas and schools, and m...03/12/2007Author added Demmer
HF1870Uniform health plan claims processing required.03/12/2007Author added Kalin
HF2004Communities for a Lifetime Initiative funding provided, and money appropriated.03/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1047Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence certification recognized, fees pro...03/08/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1405Incidental nursing services coverage authorized under the elderly waiver, rate exceptions provide...03/08/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
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
HF0788Demographic trends analysis required with forecast of state revenue and expenditures.03/07/2007Author added Welti
HF1503Taxpayer assistance services funding provided, and money appropriated.03/07/2007Author added Brod
HF0101Agricultural land excluded from the tax base for school bonded debt levies.03/05/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0309Long-term care insurance income tax credit adjusted.03/05/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Taxes
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
HF1667Hutchinson Area Health Care privatization effective date clarified.03/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
SF0255Veteran-owned small businesses designated as targeted group of businesses for purposes of awardin...03/05/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF0142Property tax refund household income definition modified to exempt the amount of any military dis...03/01/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Taxes
HF0400Nursing facilities for the provision of additional specialized services contracts allowed, reimbu...03/01/2007Authors added Slocum and Ward
HF0868Trust funds for postemployment benefits authorized for political subdivisions.03/01/2007Author added Berns
HF1288Day training and habilitation transportation rates modified, and money appropriated.03/01/2007Authors added Heidgerken and Lillie
HF1459Modular homes exempted from the property tax.02/27/2007Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF0286Fetal alcohol syndrome reduction programs funding provided, and money appropriated.02/26/2007Author added Brod
HF1402Inpatient hospital payment system; ratable reductions eliminated from rebased rate relating to an...02/26/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF1403Inpatient hospital payment system rates provided for essential hospital for children with disabil...02/26/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF1458Prefabricated homes sales tax imposed.02/26/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF1460Modular and manufactured home sourcing rules modified.02/26/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0250Ambulance service and interhospital transfer provisions modified.02/22/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF0922Mental health provisions modified, provider rate increases authorized, medical assistance coverag...02/22/2007Author added Abeler
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.
HF1201I-35E speed limit designated in St. Paul.02/22/2007Author added Erhardt
HF0137Veteran-owned small businesses designated as targeted group businesses for purposes of awarding s...02/19/2007Author added Berns
HF1204Low-income housing sales tax exemption extended to limited partnerships in which the sole general...02/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
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
HF0121Citizenship proof required to file for specified offices, voters required to provide picture iden...02/08/2007Author added Shimanski
HF0190Teaching license automatic revocation grounds expanded.02/08/2007Author added Shimanski
HF0704Universal tuition income tax credit provided, and money appropriated.02/08/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0782Hospital payment reductions eliminated, and money appropriated.02/08/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0351Life sentence imposed for persons convicted of three or more violent felonies.02/01/2007Author added Emmer
HF0537Runaway and Homeless Youth Act modified, and money appropriated.02/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0263Education credit income tax inflation adjustment provided.01/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
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...
HF0073Legislative sessions provided in odd-numbered years only.01/16/2007Authors added McNamara, Gottwalt and Erickson
HF0103Tax conformity provided for tax year 2006 to the federal teacher expense deduction, tuition subtr...01/16/2007Authors added Garofalo, Tingelstad, Wardlow and Ruth