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Member Elect for 2007 - 2008 Robin Brown (DFL) 27A 337 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 297-9001



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Biography
Home: Austin; * 27667 Mower-Freeborn Road, 55912; cell (507) 438-9086 Occupation: Art and photography teacher Business: Albert Lea; Albert Lea High School 2000 Tiger Lane, 56007; (507) 389-5482Education: B.S., art education, Minnesota State University, Mankato; M.A. education, St. Mary’s University Elected: 2006 Term: 1st* Prefers interim mail at this address.
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF2630Sales tax on purchase of certain school district vehicles eliminated.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3892Nonprofit outdoor recreation organization property tax exemption provided.03/19/2008Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF2650Principals' Leadership Institute money appropriated.03/03/2008Author added Dittrich
HF3580Eligible energy technologies definition clarified for purposes of the renewable energy standard02/28/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Energy Finance and Policy Division
HF3418Albert Lea; Shell Rock River Channel Redevelopment and Blazing Star Landing plan funding provided...02/25/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2559Wind energy production tax removed from county apportionment deduction for school districts.02/19/2008Author added Hamilton
HF2806Albert Lea landfill remedial waste systems funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/19/2008Referred by Chair to Drinking Water Source Protection Subcommittee
HF2850Agricultural property tax classification extended to brothers and sisters.02/19/2008Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF2649Kindergarten pupil unit count for all-day, every day kindergarten increased; money appropriated.02/14/2008Author added Benson
HF2868Independent School District No. 2134, United South Central cooperative facilities grant provided,...02/14/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2807Independent School District No. 242, Alden-Conger, funding provided for Alden Community Center; b...02/13/2008Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF2809Rose Creek sewer systems upgrade funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/13/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2808Blazing Star Trail segment funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1039Albert Lea remedial waste systems construction funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropri...01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF0833Special education additional aid provided, program growth factors increased in regular and excess...04/17/2007Author added Dominguez
HF2231Local government aid to towns provided.03/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF1703Voluntary full-day kindergarten funding authorized.03/07/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0981Special education revenue formulas fully funded, and special education aid appropriation made ope...03/01/2007Author added Abeler
HF1518Local government aid programs and appropriations modified, and school finance equalizing factors ...03/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0597Voluntary full-day kindergarten funding authorized, and full funding phased in.02/12/2007Authors added Poppe and Brynaert
HF0598School performance report cards required to indicate both the cut score and corresponding percent...02/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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)
HF0006Omnibus prekindergarten through grade 12 education finance bill.05/13/2008Senate adopted conference committee report, bill repassed
HF3380State health care county-based purchasing program requirements revised, and money appropriated.05/12/2008Comm rpt: Rule 45-amend, sub Gen Ord SF3031
SF3446Small employer health insurance regulated and health carriers required to provide notice of plan ...04/30/2008Governor's action Approval 04/24/08
HF3633Course preparation and continuing education requirements established for school administrators an...04/24/2008Author added Fritz
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
HF3599JOBZ provisions modified, reporting requirements and tax credit provided, tax benefits allowed, a...04/16/2008Author added Brown
HF1612Veterans and soldiers counseling services access improved, and money appropriated.04/10/2008Author added Hansen
HF2987Biodiesel definition modified, minimum content increased, tiered content goal created, and notice...04/10/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF3721Small employer health insurance regulated and health carriers required to provide notice of plan ...04/10/2008Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF4178School finance system modified, and new education funding framework created.04/07/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF3885Teachers of color pilot financial aid program established and money appropriated.04/02/2008Author added Tillberry
HF4147County program aid appropriation increased.03/31/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
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
HF3573State health care program county-based purchasing requirements revised, and mandated report requi...03/11/2008Author added Sailer
HF3726Wireless communication devices limited while operating motor vehicles.03/11/2008Author added Loeffler
HF0403Campaign material disclaimer requirements constitutional conformity provided.03/10/2008Author added Slawik
HF1563Cooperative secondary facilities program eligibility expanded, bonds issued, and money appropriated.03/08/2008Division action, to pass and return to Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Div...
HF2942Livestock investment grant program created and money appropriated.03/05/2008Author added Fritz
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
HF2285Natural resource and cultural heritage dedicated funding provided through increased sales tax rev...02/20/2008Secretary of State Ch. 151 02/19/08
HF1764Owatonna College and University Center purchase funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropr...02/19/2008Authors added Poppe, Brown and Norton
HF2709Wind energy revenue payments to school districts restored.02/19/2008Author added Gottwalt
HF2892Minnesota Job Skills Partnership programs modified, and money appropriated.02/18/2008Authors added Ward and Moe
HF3062Outdoor traditions investment funding provided for environment and natural resources purposes, bo...02/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1786Carbon sequestration demonstration project funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/14/2008Referred by Chair to Watersheds, Wetlands and Buffers Subcommittee
HF2625P-16 statewide education partnerships required to include legislators.02/14/2008Author added Benson
HF2764Austin; flood relief funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/13/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2765Austin Area Success Center funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/13/2008Referred by Chair to Early Childhood Learning Finance Division
HF2778Riverland Community College funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/13/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF1535Workforce Development, Inc., employment and training services pilot project funding provided, and...02/12/2008Author added Brown
HF0464School employee statewide health insurance plan established, and money appropriated.05/21/2007Conference committee report, delete everything
HF0475Adult dependents private health care coverage expanded by including those not enrolled as full-ti...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Commerce and Labor
SF0458Campaign material disclaimer requirements conformed to constitutional requirements.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Governmental Operations, Reform, Techn...
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...
HF0532Military personnel utility and other contracts regulated, and cancellations authorized.05/18/2007Senate adopted conference committee report, bill repassed
HF2489Invalid medical assistance liens attorney fees provided.05/15/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
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
SF0276Statewide health insurance pool established for school district employees, and money appropriated.05/10/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Ways and Means
HF0406Small city definition modified relating to tax increment financing.05/09/2007Author added Heidgerken
HF0854Video display device collection, transportation, and recycling provided; civil penalties imposed;...05/09/2007Secretary of State Ch. 48 05/08/07
HF1799Alternative schools progress assessment development required.04/27/2007Author added Davnie
HF2142Property tax class rates modified, rural woodlands classification provided, seasonal recreational...04/10/2007Author added Scalze
HF1065Health screening benefit provided for eligible members of the armed forces, notification required...04/02/2007Author added Clark
HF1203Bioscience institute facilities construction materials and equipment sales tax exemption provided.03/29/2007Author added Demmer
HF0003School district levies modified, market value property tax credit computation modified, property ...03/28/2007Division action, to pass as amended and return to Taxes
HF0479Universal health care system design required by Legislative Commission on Health Care Access.03/27/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1590Regional Children's Mental Health Initiative pilot project authorized, enhanced regional children...03/27/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF2196Waste pesticide collection program provisions modified, and minimum annual program expenditure am...03/23/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF2273Dependent health care coverage definition expanded to any unmarried child under the age of 25.03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF1206Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act adopted.03/21/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF2144Ombudsman for water pollution education and assistance position created in the Pollution Control ...03/21/2007Author added Brown
HF1071Hearing aid and instrument loan bank established for infants and children who are deaf or who hav...03/20/2007Author added Loeffler
HF1367Alternative minimum tax exemption phaseout threshold inflation adjustment provided.03/20/2007Author added Loeffler
HF2188Driver's license road examination required upon every third renewal.03/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2219Gasoline and special fuel tax rates increased, and phase-in of motor vehicle sales tax revenues t...03/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0668School aid payment percentage increased from 90 percent to 95 percent.03/14/2007Author added Brown
HF0276MinnesotaCare self-employed farmers income definition modified.03/12/2007Authors added Fritz and Sailer
HF0396School district extended time revenue increased.03/12/2007Division action, to pass and return to K-12 Finance Division
HF1030Low-income rental property classification 4d extended.03/12/2007Author added Brown
HF1426Extended year kindergarten program created, and money appropriated.03/12/2007Division action, to pass and return to K-12 Finance Division
HF1802School districts falling below average revenue funding provided.03/12/2007Authors added Wollschlager, Brown and Kalin
HF0484Beginning farmer program administered by the Rural Finance Authority provisions modified, and inc...03/08/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
HF0964Motor vehicle sales tax proceeds allocated.03/08/2007Author added Westrom
HF0492Short-term offender advisory task force established, and reports required including task force re...03/07/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0811Mathematics and science professional development programs provided, and money appropriated.03/07/2007Referred by Chair to Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Division
HF0841Program growth factors reestablished, and special education programs funding increased.03/07/2007Author added Urdahl
HF1381Local government aid inflation adjustment provided.03/07/2007Author added Slocum
HF1149Rural Policy and Development Center fund grant provided, and money appropriated.03/05/2007Author added Bly
HF1170Living-at-home/block nurse programs grant amounts increased and indexed, number of programs incre...03/05/2007Authors added Tillberry and Bly
HF1707Taxpayer assistance grants notice to past recipients and timely procedure required.03/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
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
HF0140Voluntary full-day kindergarten funding authorized.02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF0361Regional investment income and franchise tax credit provided.02/22/2007Author added Tillberry
HF1150Rural Policy and Development Center funding provided, and money appropriated.02/20/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0649Special education excess cost program funding increased.02/19/2007Author added Abeler
HF0963Local bridge replacement and rehabilitation and local road improvement program funding provided, ...02/19/2007Author added Eastland
HF0843Electronic filing of individual income tax returns provided.02/15/2007Author added Peterson, S.
HF0085Tax conformity provided for tax year 2006 to the federal teacher expense deduction, tuition subtr...02/12/2007Author added Hosch