Contact Information
Assistant Minority WhipTony Cornish (R) 24B 281 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 296-4240 (800) 704-8525E-mail: rep.tony.cornish@house.mn Prefers interim mail at this address.

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Biography
Home: Good Thunder; P.O. Box 128, 56037; (507) 549-3349 Occupation: Retired game warden, current chief of police of Lake Crystal, Minn. Education: Elected: 2002 Term: 3rd
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SF3336Vehicle window glazing restriction exemptions provided.04/30/2008Governor's action Approval 04/25/05
HF4198Postsecondary institution authority to establish policy rescinded regarding the carrying and poss...04/17/2008Authors added Anderson, B.; Shimanski; Dettmer; Severson and Westrom
HF3204Vehicle window glazing restriction exemptions provided.04/10/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF subbed on Calendar for the Day
HF2722Electronic licensing system agents permitted to charge a higher fee to credit card users, and not...03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF4026Outdoor heritage fund created, receipt disposition provided, and Sportsman's Stakeholders Council...03/17/2008Author added Brod
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...
HF3853Bar bingo winner postings required.03/05/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
HF3698Debt service equalization program equalizing factors and threshold rates increased, school distri...03/03/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0498Self-defense; use of force in defense of home and person laws clarified, self-defense and defense...02/25/2008Author stricken Sviggum
HF2863Family substance abuse treatment services funding provided and money appropriated.02/21/2008Recalled by Chair
HF2912Wells; street and infrastructure improvement funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/14/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2840Pemberton community center funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/13/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2723Wells; disposition of certain tax increment revenues provided after decertification of a district.02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF2739Wells; historical Wells Depot renovation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2509Obstructing arrest by peace officer using a weapon criminal penalty imposed.05/19/2007Author added Wardlow
HF2388Ginseng designation report required.04/02/2007Author added Poppe
HF1956Orders for protection and no contact orders standard form provided, photographs required with cer...03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF2161Methamphetamine treatment programs funding provided, and money appropriated.03/23/2007Division action, to pass as amended and return to Finance
HF1858Peace officer training related to domestic violence no contact orders funding provided, and money...03/21/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1859No contact orders; work group established to study attachment of photographs to criminal no conta...03/21/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF2075Night vision goggles prohibited while hunting.03/15/2007Referred by Chair to Game, Fish and Forestry Division
HF2086Marginal cost pupil units and equalized debt service levy calculation modified.03/15/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF2101Faribault Soil and Water Conservation District funding provided, and money appropriated.03/14/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1505Gang and Drug Oversight Council membership expanded to include legislators as nonvoting members.03/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0388Waseca; Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center operations funding provided, and money appropr...02/26/2007Author added Ruth
HF0433Alternative fuel vehicle federal taxable income subtraction provided.02/12/2007Author added Norton
HF0435Alternative fuel vehicle conversion income tax credit provided.02/12/2007Author added Norton
HF0516Blue Earth County Rapidan Dam study provided, and money appropriated.02/12/2007Author added Abeler
HF0656Local authorities prohibited from enforcing traffic regulations with administrative penalties.02/08/2007Author stricken Urdahl
HF0343Remote-controlled animal noise callers exempted from the general prohibition on using radios to t...02/05/2007Author added McNamara
HF0434Hydrogen used to power engines or fuel cells exempted from the sales tax.01/29/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SF3576Viral hemorrhagic septicemia control provided.05/17/2008Governor's action Approval 05/15/08
HF2877Disarming a peace officer crime established.05/15/2008Secretary of State Ch. 304 05/13/08
HF4240Disarming a peace officer crime established, and criminal penalties provided.05/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF4231Board of Firefighter Standards and Training duties added, rulemaking authorized, licensing standa...05/07/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
SF2576False police and fire emergency calls included as misdemeanor offense.05/07/2008Governor's action Approval 05/04/08
SF3366Nursing facility operating cost payment rate rebase phase-in modified05/01/2008Received from Senate
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
SF3647Emergency responders exempted from permit requirement for emergency communication equipment.04/30/2008Governor's action Approval 04/24/08
HF2172Charter school students authorized to participate in extracurricular activities in their resident...04/23/2008Author added Ward
HF3217False police and fire emergency calls included as misdemeanor offense.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
HF2582Vietnam Veterans Day designated as March 29.03/31/2008Secretary of State Ch. 164 03/27/08
HF3427Veteran loan program established, certain veterans added to program eligibility, unemployment com...03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3381Long-term homeless supportive services money appropriated.03/25/2008Author changed Clark (chief)
HF3550Viral hemorrhagic septicemia control provided.03/25/2008Division action, to pass and return to Finance
HF3636Nursing facility operating cost payment rate rebase phase-in modified.03/25/2008Author added Gottwalt
HF3107Operating referendum revenue authority repealed for fiscal years 2010 and later.03/19/2008Author added Lillie
HF3302Government data relating to closed meetings preserved and classified.03/19/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF3112Statewide health insurance pool created for school district employees, and money appropriated.03/18/2008Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF4073Long-term care insurance credit increased.03/18/2008Author added Erhardt
HF4054Board of Medical Practice prohibited from bringing a disciplinary action against a physician for ...03/17/2008Author added Hamilton
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
HF3568Fireworks lawful explosives amount increase allowed.03/13/2008Author stricken Hackbarth
HF3627Vermillion Highlands Wildlife Management Area shooting sports facilities funding provided, and mo...03/11/2008Author added Ozment
HF3946Abortion; Saline amniocentesis prohibited and civil and criminal penalties provided.03/10/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF3840Supplemental retirement plan limitations amended.03/05/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF3635Nursing facility and community-based long-term care provider rate adjustments provided.03/04/2008Author added Cornish
HF3294Identity theft crime expanded to include using another's identity to obtain employment, and penal...03/03/2008Author added Scalze
HF3350Artificial light shining restrictions modified.02/26/2008Referred by Chair to Game, Fish and Forestry Division
HF3318Predatory Offender Registration Law; Machine gun and short-barreled shotgun possession added to l...02/21/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF3330Uncased firearms report required.02/21/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
HF2731Water and Soil Resources board statewide projects funding provided, bonds issued, and money appro...02/19/2008Division action, to pass as amended and return to Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division
HF3035Hunters', Anglers', and Trappers' Bill of Rights adopted establishing and protecting specified ri...02/19/2008Author added Gottwalt
HF3059Sex trafficking established as a separate crime from the promotion of prostitution, and aggravate...02/19/2008Author added Wardlow
HF3094Ramsey County; Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare renovation funding provided, and money ap...02/19/2008Author added Ward
HF3043Nighttime raccoon hunting hours modified.02/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
HF2868Independent School District No. 2134, United South Central cooperative facilities grant provided,...02/14/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2936Sex offenders required to wear tracking and monitoring bracelets after release from prison, penal...02/14/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0992Abortion; state-sponsored health program funds use for abortions prohibited.02/12/2008Author stricken Sviggum
HF1536Mississippi River barrier construction provided to prevent aquatic invasive species from migratin...01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF0260Military personnel exempted from firearm safety certificate requirement.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Environment and Natural Resources
SF1405Livestock compensation provisions modified.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veter...
HF2513Compensation Council provided the authority to establish salaries for legislators, judges, and co...05/18/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Rules and Legislative Administration
SF0303Municipal boundary adjustment provisions modified, and advisory task force extended.05/18/2007Senate concurrence and repassage
HF2490Compensation Council provided the authority to establish salaries for legislators, judges, and co...05/16/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Rules and Legislative Administration
HF0267Municipal boundary adjustment provisions modified, and advisory task force extended.05/10/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF0406Small city definition modified relating to tax increment financing.05/09/2007Author added Heidgerken
HF1433Livestock compensation provisions modified.04/25/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
SF1349Guardians ad litem attorney general representation authorized, state court administrator and dist...04/24/2007Received from Senate
HF2440Minnesota State Fair; fish habitat educational display funding provided, bonds issued, and money ...04/20/2007Referred by Chair to Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division
HF0944Fishing; Let's Go Fishing grants provided to promote fishing opportunities, and money appropriated.04/18/2007Author added Otremba
HF1590Regional Children's Mental Health Initiative pilot project authorized, enhanced regional children...03/27/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF2365Sales tax rebate provided, and money appropriated.03/27/2007Authors added Sviggum; Anderson, S.; Peppin; Garofalo, and Dettmer
HF0663Nursing facility payment rates increased to the 60th percentile rate.03/24/2007Committee report, without further recommendation re-refer to Finance
HF1885Invasive species emergency management provided, and money appropriated.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
HF1431Board of Water and Soil Resources membership 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
HF1864Supervised parenting time service providers grants established, and money appropriated.03/20/2007Author added Ward
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
HF1043Predatory offenders required to register electronic mail addresses and related information to law...03/15/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF2153Fraudulent identification cards unlawful acts penalties provided.03/15/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF2160Faribault County nursing facility rate increase provided.03/15/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2162Adolescent residential treatment center study required.03/15/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF0632Vermillion Highlands Wildlife Management Area designated.03/14/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1903Conservation officer position funding provided, and money appropriated.03/13/2007Authors added Scalze and Cornish
HF2060Blue Earth County courts facility construction materials sales tax exemption provided.03/13/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF1935Wetland conservation provisions modified, rulemaking required, and money appropriated.03/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
HF0339Soldiers, veterans, and peace officers exempted from requirements relating to state firearms safe...03/07/2007Author added Gottwalt
HF1749Pheasant hunting; cock pheasant bag limit rulemaking authority granted to modify the limit.03/07/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
HF0101Agricultural land excluded from the tax base for school bonded debt levies.03/05/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF1149Rural Policy and Development Center fund grant provided, and money appropriated.03/05/2007Author added Bly
HF1245Volunteer ambulance personnel longevity awards income tax subtraction provided.03/05/2007Author added Sailer
HF1307Peace officer hirings and peace officer overtime funding provided to local governments, and money...03/05/2007Author added Zellers
HF1468Legislators' salaries established by council, composition of the compensation council provided, a...03/05/2007Author added Bly
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
HF0342Mentoring grant for children of incarcerated parents authorized, and money appropriated.03/01/2007Author added Walker
HF1095Vehicle weights allowed on highways modified, and seasonal restrictions on gravel roads extended.03/01/2007Referred by Chair to Transportation and Transit Policy Subcommittee
HF1188Protection of ecological value and riparian rights in issuing aquatic farm licenses provided.03/01/2007Author added Cornish
HF1388Courts provisions modified relating to attorney general, state court administrator, guardians ad ...03/01/2007Author added Peterson, S.
SF0106Legislators payment timing modified, and payments authorized for additional travel during special...03/01/2007Received from Senate
HF0458Peace Officer Standards and Training Board appropriation increased.02/22/2007Authors added Dominguez and Bigham
HF0688Regional emergency medical services programs funding provided, and money appropriated.02/22/2007Author added Poppe
HF1202Environment, natural resources, and agriculture funding provided, revenue and fund disposition mo...02/22/2007Author added Magnus
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
HF0851Jobs and economic development funding provided, mortgage licensing requirements modified, constru...02/19/2007Author added Demmer
HF0963Local bridge replacement and rehabilitation and local road improvement program funding provided, ...02/19/2007Author added Eastland
HF1123Driving record information disclosure to law enforcement required.02/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0055Nursing facility payment rates increased to the geographic group III median rate.02/15/2007Author added Bly
HF0945Fishing opportunities endowment account established, and money appropriated.02/15/2007Authors added Moe and Doty
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
HF0567Employee political activities outside the workplace restrictions forbidden.02/12/2007Author added Abeler
HF0755Fishing license and waterfowl stamp recipients required to check off agreement to remove aquatic ...02/09/2007Referred by Chair to Game, Fish and Forestry Division
HF0106Seat belt violation primary offense provided in all seating positions regardless of age.02/08/2007Committee report, without further rec to amend, re-refer to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0427Medical assistance operating payment rates for low-payment rate nursing facilities adjusted, and ...02/08/2007Author added Abeler
HF0324Public school employees prohibited from using public funds and resources to advocate to pass, ele...02/01/2007Author added Emmer
HF0351Life sentence imposed for persons convicted of three or more violent felonies.02/01/2007Author added Emmer
HF0027Game and fish habitat dedicated sales tax funding provided, game and fish preservation fund estab...01/22/2007Author added Sviggum
HF0103Tax conformity provided for tax year 2006 to the federal teacher expense deduction, tuition subtr...01/16/2007Authors added Garofalo, Tingelstad, Wardlow and Ruth
HF0019Historical society previous appropriation balance canceled to the general fund, funding provided ...01/11/2007Recalled by Chair