Contact Information
Chris DeLaForest (R) 49A 323 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 296-4231 E-mail: rep.chris.delaforest@house.mn Prefers interim mail at this address.

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Biography
Home: Andover; , ; Occupation: Business Business: Fridley; 7956 Main St. N.E., 55432; (763) 259-3324Education: B.A., political science, St. John's University; J.D., University of Minnesota Elected: 2002 Term: 3rd
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF3632Property tax imposition prohibited, and constitutional amendments proposed.04/10/2008Author added Jaros
HR0010A house resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives relating to China's treat...04/03/2008Resolution introduced, referred to Rules and Legislative Administration
HF3987Republican National Convention; budget reserve escrow account established, and money appropriated.03/26/2008Division action, to pass as amended and return to Finance
HF3852Interlocutory appeal provided on the question of class certification.03/05/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF3630Commuter rail contracts may not include tort immunity for a class I railroad.03/03/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF3631Motor vehicle Sunday sale statutory prohibition removed.03/03/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
SF1274Conservation Reserve Program; resolution memorializing Congress to reauthorize the Conservation R...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Environment and Natural Resources
HF0151Conservation Reserve Program; Congress memorialized, by resolution, to reauthorize the Conservati...05/20/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF0174Local government purchases sales tax eliminated.05/09/2007Author added Brod
SF0372Ticket scalping prohibition repealed.05/09/2007Governor's action Approval 05/07/07
HF0193Capital equipment sales tax imposition and refund eliminated.03/15/2007Author added Ruth
HF2072Charitable gambling taxes repealed.03/14/2007Author added Scalze
HF2119Campaign finance reporting requirements specified, and carryforward allowance for certain county ...03/14/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF1830Criminal vehicular homicide penalty increased for persons with a prior DWI offense.03/08/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF1652Public employees police and fire retirement plan duty disability status clarified.03/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF0149Sales tax reduced to six percent.02/22/2007Author added Zellers
HF0190Teaching license automatic revocation grounds expanded.02/08/2007Author added Shimanski
HF0189Scalping of tickets law modified.02/05/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Commerce and Labor
HF0608Income tax rates modified.02/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0394State grant moratorium imposed until effective management and improved accountability is establis...02/01/2007Authors added Anderson, B., and Gottwalt
HF0317MinnesotaCare provider taxes repealed.01/29/2007Author added Bly
HF0150State agency fee moratorium imposed.01/16/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF3090Department of Transportation position provisions modified.05/17/2008Special Order: Amended
HF4245Bicycle operation requirements amended concerning stop signs or traffic control signals.05/15/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance Division
HF2553Alternative compensation and settlement process provided for survivors of the I-35W catastrophe, ...05/13/2008Secretary of State Ch. 288 05/08/08
HF4212Charter school students allowed to participate in extracurricular activities in their resident sc...04/30/2008Authors stricken Dittrich and Ruud
SF0599Cuba; a resolution urging the President and Congress to end trade, financial, and travel restrict...04/30/2008Secretary of State Res. 1 04/25/08
HF3138Compensation plan required for employees of the legislative auditor and plan subject to legislati...04/21/2008Secretary of State Ch. 194 04/17/08
HF3586Education tax credit equity and opportunity provided.04/16/2008Author added Brod
HF2007No Child Left Behind Act implementation nullified.04/07/2008Author added Beard
HF3650Retail sale of toys prohibited that have been recalled for safety reasons.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3981Veterans affairs, military affairs, and the Board of Animal Health funding provided, agriculture ...03/26/2008Division action, to pass as amended and return to Finance
HF3495Alcohol consumption allowed for persons aged 18 to 20 in bars and restaurants.03/11/2008Author added Lillie
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...
HF39862008 Republican National Convention; temporary later closing time allowed for on-sale liquor esta...03/11/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
HF3946Abortion; Saline amniocentesis prohibited and civil and criminal penalties provided.03/10/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF2168Hemp industry development and regulation provided, possession and cultivation of industrial hemp ...03/06/2008Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elections
HF3771Ice hockey designated as the official sport of Minnesota.03/05/2008Author added Masin
HF3681Sunday off-sale intoxicating liquor sales authorized, and Sunday motor vehicle sales statutory pr...03/04/2008Author stricken Berns
HF3751Tobacco tax rates decreased, maximum cigar tax established, and tax adjustments provided.03/04/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF3682Off-sale intoxicating liquor sales authorized on Sunday.03/03/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
HF3444Fall turkey hunting season extended.02/26/2008Referred by Chair to Game, Fish and Forestry Division
HF0498Self-defense; use of force in defense of home and person laws clarified, self-defense and defense...02/25/2008Author stricken Sviggum
HF3455Election provisions modified relating to military identification and transmission of electronic b...02/25/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF1308Anoka County forensic crime lab funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/19/2008Author added Dettmer
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
HF1982Minnesota Family Investment Program eligibility requirements expanded to include drug tests.02/18/2008Author stricken Sviggum
HF1615Non-hospital-performed abortions physician requirement provided, and penalties imposed.02/12/2008Author stricken Sviggum
SF0345Medical use of marijuana provided, civil and criminal penalties imposed, and money appropriated.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Ways and Means
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
SF1073State labor agreements and compensation plans ratified.05/14/2007Governor's action Approval 05/10/07
HF0655Medicinal use of marijuana authorized, civil and criminal penalties imposed, and money appropriated.05/02/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Ways and Means
HF0828Cuba; a resolution urging the President and Congress to end trade, financial, and travel restrict...05/02/2007Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF1638Grants management process, governance, and structure established; and money appropriated.04/26/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Ways and Means
HF2442State Lottery authorized to offer games involving sports wagering and wagering pools, bookmaking ...04/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
HF1033Employer retaliation protections expanded.04/18/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
HF2434Tax increment financing technical and minor policy changes provided.04/18/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0376State contracts web site with a searchable database required, and money appropriated.04/13/2007Author added Berns
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
HF1598Labor agreements and compensation plans ratified for the Minnesota Law Enforcement Association, t...03/26/2007Division action, to pass and return to Finance
HF2298Jury service postponement procedures specified, small businesses protected, grounds for excuse es...03/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF2247Attorney general private attorney contracts procedures and restrictions established.03/20/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF0081Long-term capital gains income tax exclusion provided.03/19/2007Author added Erhardt
HF2197I-94 designated as the Purple Heart Trail.03/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance Division
HF1871Abortion; state-sponsored health programs funds use for abortions prohibited.03/17/2007Recalled by Chair
HF0930Health insurance premiums income tax subtraction authorized.03/14/2007Author added Anderson, S.
HF1730Military affairs and veterans affairs funding provided, and money appropriated.03/13/2007Author added Severson
HF0187Estate tax federal exemption amount conformity provided.03/05/2007Author added Ruth
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
SF0106Legislators payment timing modified, and payments authorized for additional travel during special...03/01/2007Received from Senate
HF1365Local bridge improvement program established, and previous bridge improvement fund appropriations...02/26/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1244Motor vehicle sales tax proceeds apportionment provided.02/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1165Purse set-aside and breeder's fund revenue sharing provided, and simulcasting and card club restr...02/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
HF1055State Lottery ticket sales on State Fairgrounds authorized.02/15/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
HF0661Speed limit on city streets in rural residential districts provided.02/12/2007Authors added DeLaForest; Abeler; Hortman; Loeffler; Peterson, S.; Dittrich and Scalze
HF0227Legislators per diem compensation payment timing modified, and additional travel payments during ...01/29/2007Author added Loeffler
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