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Member Elect for 2007 - 2008 Kathy Brynaert (DFL) 23B 421 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 297-9001



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Biography
Home: Mankato; * 1416 Carney Ave., 56001; (507) 388-2264 Occupation: Youth development/education Education: B.A., philosophy, College of St. Teresa; M.A., philosophy, Duquesne University Elected: 2006 Term: 1st* Prefers interim mail at this address.
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF3843Renewable energy standard required certain amount of solar-produced energy.04/21/2008Author added Heidgerken
HF3399Mankato; Sales and use tax extension authorized, revenue use modified, and local tax imposition a...04/15/2008Recalled by Chair Taxes
HF3977Power transmission lines, renewable energy obligations, and related activities and costs provisio...04/14/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
SF3758Power transmission lines, renewable energy obligations, and related activities and costs provisio...04/14/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF3903Extended employment services funding provided and money appropriated.03/11/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF3262Alternative school start date provided for 2009 and 2010.03/05/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF3329Academic success state measures established.03/03/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF2879Greater Minnesota business development public infrastructure grant program funding provided, bond...02/25/2008Author added Kalin
HF2937Open Door Health Center funding provided, and money appropriated.02/25/2008Author added Murphy, E.
HF3219Ammunition restrictions modified.02/20/2008Referred by Chair to Game, Fish and Forestry Division
HF3156Ventilator-dependent nursing facility residents payment rate modified.02/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF2839Mankato; performing arts theater and Southern Minnesota Women's Hockey Exposition Center design f...02/14/2008Author added Morrow
HF0937Minnesota State University - Mankato; Trafton Hall phase 2 funding provided, bonds issued, and mo...02/05/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2238School employee statewide health insurance program established, and money appropriated.04/10/2007Author added McFarlane
HF1590Regional Children's Mental Health Initiative pilot project authorized, enhanced regional children...03/27/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF0701Mankato district transportation headquarters funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.03/23/2007Division action, to pass and return to Finance
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
HF2021Office of Educational Accountability funding provided through the University of Minnesota, measur...03/20/2007Author added Bly
HF2188Driver's license road examination required upon every third renewal.03/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2060Blue Earth County courts facility construction materials sales tax exemption provided.03/13/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF1338Extended employment services for persons with disabilities funding provided, purpose and need est...03/05/2007Authors added Tillberry, Bly and Abeler
HF0416Mental health certified peer specialist program established.02/05/2007Author added Bly


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SF3140Boiler operation licensing procedures changed, and rulemaking authorized.05/19/2008Secretary of State Ch. 309 05/15/08
HF3090Department of Transportation position provisions modified.05/17/2008Special Order: Amended
HF0995Peak Oil; Governor memorialized, by resolution, to take action to prepare a plan of response and ...05/16/2008Returned from Senate with amendment
HF1724Naturopathic doctor registration provided, advisory council established, and money appropriated.05/16/2008Returned from Senate with amendment
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)
SF2942Omnibus higher education policy bill.05/13/2008Governor's action Approval 05/12/08
HF0863Emission standards adoption required for motor vehicles, necessary updates provided for to comply...05/08/2008House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
HF3224Boiler operation licensing procedures changed, and rulemaking authorized.05/07/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF subbed on Calendar for the Day
HF3587Budget development specified, Subcommittee on Government Accountability established, performance ...05/05/2008Author added Bunn
SF3122Limited general dentist license for certain practitioners provided, and study provided for altern...05/05/2008Calendar: Third reading Passed
HF3349Surplus appropriation sunset provision removed.04/23/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
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
SF1218Absent voters procedures and requirements modified, and voter registration information privacy pr...04/21/2008Governor's action Approval 04/17/08
HF0601Crisis nursery grant program established, and money appropriated.04/10/2008Author added Hansen
HF4178School finance system modified, and new education funding framework created.04/07/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF3470State and school district technology standards established.04/02/2008Author added Tillberry
HF2459Pesticides application information access expanded.03/31/2008Author stricken Peterson, A.
HF3381Long-term homeless supportive services money appropriated.03/25/2008Author changed Clark (chief)
HF4060Regional Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Cap and Trade Accord; Memorializing the governor to in...03/25/2008Motion to re-refer Environment and Natural Resources
HF3147Working group created to study access to emergency mental health services.03/19/2008Division action, to pass and return to Finance
HF3793Student cooperation with educators policy clarified.03/19/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF3246Adult basic education aid modified.03/13/2008Author added Bly
HF3254Dental school student scholarship program established, and community dental health coordinator an...03/13/2008Author added Bly
HF3181Education provisions clarified and amended, and state and district reporting systems analyzed.03/12/2008Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF2555Child care assistance provider reimbursement rates increased, and money appropriated.03/11/2008Author added Kahn
HF3208Community action grants provided, and money appropriated.03/11/2008Author added Swails
HF3533Consumer small loans regulated.03/11/2008Author added Loeffler
HF3726Wireless communication devices limited while operating motor vehicles.03/11/2008Author added Loeffler
HF2878Careless driving resulting in death penalty provided, and revocation of violator's driver's licen...03/05/2008Author added Walker
HF3231Homeless outreach grants provided, and money appropriated.03/05/2008Author added Walker
HF2061Baseball fields with disabilities access funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.03/04/2008Authors added Morrow and Brynaert
HF3811Nonprofit health plan company maximum financial reserves specified and money appropriated.03/04/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF3050Greater Minnesota business development funding provided, and money appropriated.03/03/2008Author added Brynaert
HF3206School technology permanent funding source created, and fund endowment income distribution modified.03/03/2008Author added Scalze
HF3299Entrepreneurial economic development initiatives implemented, and money appropriated.03/03/2008Author stricken Slocum
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
HF3137Income or franchise tax credit provided for installation of solar thermal equipment, and money ap...02/25/2008Author added Slocum
HF3260Lease levy amount increased.02/25/2008Author added Slocum
HF3018Fairmont; Winnebago Avenue Sports Complex funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/19/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF3020Martin County Community Center funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/19/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2880Greater Minnesota development funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/18/2008Authors added Simpson and Brynaert
HF2915North Mankato; Caswell Park funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0471Lake Titlow watershed improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/14/2008Referred by Chair to Watersheds, Wetlands and Buffers Subcommittee
HF0592Diseased shade trees removal and replacement funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
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
HF0946Omnibus transportation finance bill appropriating money for transportation, Metropolitan Council,...05/21/2007Motion to override veto
HF1382Phosphorus use in household dishwater detergent restricted.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Environment and Natural Resources
SF0013Special education; President and Congress memorialized, by resolution, to carry through on their ...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to E-12 Education
SF1085Mercury; sale of certain mercury-containing products prohibited; sale, use, and disposal restrict...05/18/2007H adopted SCC report and repassed bill
SF0238Secondhand smoke hazard public policy established to protect employees and the general public.05/17/2007Governor's action Approval 05/16/07
HF1316Mercury; certain mercury-containing products sales prohibited; sales, use, and disposal requireme...05/16/2007Author added Sailer
HF0854Video display device collection, transportation, and recycling provided; civil penalties imposed;...05/09/2007Secretary of State Ch. 48 05/08/07
HF2292State natural disaster assistance grant program established, and money appropriated.05/01/2007Author added Olin
HF1259Absent voters procedures and requirements modified, emergency situations provided, and rulemaking...04/25/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF2448Biofuel; lignocellulosic ethanol production grant authorized, and money appropriated.04/24/2007Authors added Bly and Brynaert
HF0833Special education additional aid provided, program growth factors increased in regular and excess...04/17/2007Author added Dominguez
HF0971Senior citizen programs funding provided, and money appropriated.04/10/2007Author added Brynaert
HF1676Minitex program funding provided, and money appropriated.04/10/2007Author added McFarlane
HF0178Early childhood family education funding increased, minimum population used to calculate revenue ...04/02/2007Author added Brynaert
HF0319Regional library basic system support and multicounty, multitype library systems funding provided...04/02/2007Author added Mullery
HF0327School readiness programs state aid increased, and money appropriated.04/02/2007Author added Brynaert
HF0873Centers for Independent Living funding provided, and money appropriated.04/02/2007Authors added Ruth and Hosch
HF0920Child care provisions modified and MFIP and basic sliding fee child care programs consolidated.04/02/2007Author added Brynaert
HF1272Early childhood family education program funding increased, and minimum population guarantee used...04/02/2007Author added Brynaert
HF0155Children's health security account and program created, eligibility and covered services specifie...03/29/2007Author added Erhardt
HF0806Career and technical revenue increased for school districts.03/29/2007Author added Dittrich
HF0972Intermediate care facilities for persons with developmental disabilities, community service provi...03/29/2007Author added Brynaert
HF2006School purchase of locally produced food pilot grant program established, and money appropriated.03/29/2007Author added Welti
HF0003School district levies modified, market value property tax credit computation modified, property ...03/28/2007Division action, to pass as amended and return to Taxes
HF2215Minnesota travel green program required through Explore Minnesota Tourism.03/27/2007Author added Brynaert
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
HF2175Public building report card required reporting energy use in public buildings on a publicly acces...03/26/2007Author added Bly
HF1455Rural renewable energy initiatives provided, and money appropriated.03/23/2007Division action, to pass and return to Finance
HF1509Toll-free telephone access required for taxpayer assistance, income tax return processing provide...03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF1537Education loans principal and interest payments income tax subtraction provided.03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF1917Mercury-free vaccines preference established.03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF2338Entrepreneurial and small business assistance grants provided, and money appropriated.03/23/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1104Rebate practices at retail establishments regulated.03/22/2007Author stricken Laine
HF0726Minnesota community action grants funding provided, and money appropriated.03/21/2007Author added McFarlane
HF1367Alternative minimum tax exemption phaseout threshold inflation adjustment provided.03/20/2007Author added Loeffler
HF1654Renewable energy economy higher education training needs study required, and money appropriated.03/20/2007Author added Bly
HF1698Scholar loan program established to encourage teacher diversity in schools, revolving account est...03/20/2007Author added Bly
HF1154Minnesota Public Radio, Inc., and public educational radio stations funding provided, and money a...03/19/2007Author added Clark
HF1143Minnesota River Basin Joint Powers Board funding provided, and money appropriated.03/15/2007Author added Brod
HF0234School district reserve fund requirements and reports eliminated, and school district primary ele...03/14/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0613Adult basic education appropriations updated, and money appropriated.03/14/2007Returned by Chair to Finance
HF0639Greenhouse motor vehicle emissions reduction initiative enacted, statewide transportation plan mo...03/14/2007Division action, to pass as amended and return to Transportation Finance Division
HF0668School aid payment percentage increased from 90 percent to 95 percent.03/14/2007Author added Brown
HF0670School districts authorized to include energy efficiency improvement projects in alternative faci...03/14/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0138Community education revenue program funding increased.03/13/2007Author added Kalin
HF0948Clean water legacy account modified, lottery net proceeds deposit modified, clean water funding p...03/12/2007Author added Madore
HF0984Student ACT and SAT entrance test fees reimbursed, and money appropriated.03/12/2007Author added Welti
HF1318Special education funding increased, and two-year lag in base funding increased.03/12/2007Author added Welti
HF0808Licensed student services personnel aid provided, and money appropriated.03/09/2007Referred by Chair to Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Division
HF0964Motor vehicle sales tax proceeds allocated.03/08/2007Author added Westrom
HF0844University of Minnesota organic research and education initiative funding provided, and money app...03/07/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF1373Roadsides for wildlife program funding provided, and money appropriated.03/07/2007Author added Slocum
HF1387Long-term homeless supportive services funding provided, and money appropriated.03/07/2007Author added Slocum
HF0685Preschool program and home visiting program for children diagnosed with mental illness or develop...03/05/2007Referred by Chair to Early Childhood Learning Finance Division
HF0988Technology task force and grants established for schools, school district technology plan develop...03/05/2007Author added Tillberry
HF1094Cellulosic ethanol producer payment program established.03/05/2007Authors added Bly and Brynaert
HF1107Alternative livestock research and outreach funding provided to the Minnesota Institute for Susta...03/05/2007Author added Brynaert
HF1149Rural Policy and Development Center fund grant provided, and money appropriated.03/05/2007Author added Bly
HF0288Crime victim support grant funding provided, and money appropriated.03/01/2007Author added Ward
HF0803Interactive whiteboard technology pilot program funding provided, and money appropriated.03/01/2007Author added Tillberry
HF0108North Mankato local sales tax authorized, and funds use specified.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
HF1363Trunk Highway No. 14 and Nicollet County State-Aid Highway No. 41 interchange construction provid...02/26/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0789Public utilities energy efficiency and conservation improvement plans required, and energy saving...02/22/2007Author added Gunther
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
HF0654Diseased shade tree removal and replacement funding provided, and money appropriated.02/19/2007Author added Abeler
HF0809Basic education aid increased.02/19/2007Authors added Ward, Abeler and Loeffler
HF0894Head Start funding increased, and money appropriated.02/19/2007Authors added Ward and Loeffler
HF0963Local bridge replacement and rehabilitation and local road improvement program funding provided, ...02/19/2007Author added Eastland
HF0846Organic certification cost-share assistance and sustainable agriculture demonstration grants fund...02/16/2007Referred by Chair to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs Finance Division
HF0078Voluntary full-day kindergarten funding authorized.02/12/2007Author added Hosch
HF0555Community education youth service program funding increased.02/12/2007Author added Abeler
HF0597Voluntary full-day kindergarten funding authorized, and full funding phased in.02/12/2007Authors added Poppe and Brynaert
HF0819State Lottery games required for the benefit of the arts, historic preservation, and conservation...02/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
HF0692Nicollet County Historical Society funding provided for improvements to the Treaty Site History C...02/08/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0089Special education; President and Congress memorialized, by resolution, to carry through on their ...02/01/2007Authors added Loeffler and Ward
HF0090No Child Left Behind Act; Congress memorialized by resolution not to reauthorize the No Child Lef...02/01/2007Author added Ward
HF0315Suicide prevention grants restored, and money appropriated.02/01/2007Authors added Moe, Abeler, Ward, Hilstrom and Welti
HF0537Runaway and Homeless Youth Act modified, and money appropriated.02/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0235Developmental screening aid funding increased.01/29/2007Author added Abeler
HF0337Small business growth acceleration program established, and money appropriated.01/29/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0007Appropriations specified by the house and senate by joint resolution continued in effect unless a...01/22/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0005Early childhood family education, school readiness, and Head Start programs funding increased; an...01/11/2007Authors added Madore; Laine; Peterson, S.; and Dominguez
HF0002Voluntary full-day kindergarten funding authorized.01/10/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division