Contact Information
Randy Demmer (R) 29A 225 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 296-9236 (800) 387-6453E-mail: rep.randy.demmer@house.mn



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Biography
Home: Hayfield; * P.O. Box 47, 55940; (507) 477-3655 Occupation: Business Business: Same; , ; (507) 477-3655Education: B.A.B.A., agricultural business administration, University of Minnesota Elected: 2002 Term: 3rd* Prefers interim mail at this address.
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF4036K-12 education state grants authorized to leverage quality improvements and money appropriated.04/17/2008Author added Dettmer
HF2276Silver Star Families of America Day designated on May 1st.02/28/2008Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elections
HF3414Dodge County; Stagecoach State Trail funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/25/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2709Wind energy revenue payments to school districts restored.02/19/2008Author added Gottwalt
HF3076Oronoco; West Frontage Road funding provided, bonds issued and money appropriated.02/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0344Olmsted County municipal solid waste combustor expansion authorized, bonds issued, and money appr...02/12/2008Referred by Chair to Energy Finance and Policy Division
HF2284Mantorville; Stage Coach Trail and welcome center design grant provided, bonds issued, and money ...01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF2407St. Paul to Rochester high-speed rail line feasibility study funding provided, bonds issued, and ...04/02/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2282Mantorville; Stage Coach Trail and welcome center design grant provided, and money appropriated.03/29/2007Author added Welti
HF0970Dodge and other specified counties nursing facilities payment rates increased to the Olmsted Coun...03/24/2007Committee report, without further recommendation re-refer to Finance
HF2352Science teacher grants provided for additional laboratory time, and money appropriated.03/24/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2299Lake Zumbro restoration funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.03/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2283Nonpublic school student health services provided.03/21/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF0835Alternative school calendar pilot program established to examine the impact of school calendar ar...03/20/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF2225Artificial lights use in locating animals restrictions modified.03/20/2007Referred by Chair to Game, Fish and Forestry Division
HF2195Rochester; Trunk Highway 52 and 65th Street NW interchange construction permits issued.03/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0800School districts and counties authorized to mutually agree to extend the time allowed before the ...03/07/2007Author added Welti
HF1805Living-at-home/block nurse program base grant funding provided, and money appropriated.03/07/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0101Agricultural land excluded from the tax base for school bonded debt levies.03/05/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF1495Public Employees Retirement Association police and fire plan survivor benefit authorized for the ...03/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF1558School district timely employment contracts financial incentive provided.03/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF0325Lake Zumbro restoration funding provided, and money appropriated.02/26/2007Author added Norton
HF1229Installation charges excluded from the sales tax.02/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0815Voluntary all-day kindergarten funding authorized.02/15/2007Author added Gottwalt
HF0689Trunk Highway No. 52 in Olmsted County specific service sign required.02/08/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0723Structurally balanced school district budget requirements clarified.02/08/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF0100Farm enhancement loan program established, and money appropriated.01/29/2007Author added Urdahl


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF0482School year length increased, and school start before Labor Day prohibition repealed.05/18/2008Author stricken Hortman
HF3380State health care county-based purchasing program requirements revised, and money appropriated.05/12/2008Comm rpt: Rule 45-amend, sub Gen Ord SF3031
HF0029Military pensions federal income tax subtraction provided.05/05/2008Author added Paulsen
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
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
SF2024Disabled children human services eligibility redetermination notice required.04/30/2008Governor'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
HF0601Crisis nursery grant program established, and money appropriated.04/10/2008Author added Hansen
HF2426Disabled children human services eligibility redetermination notice required.04/10/2008Bills identical, SF substituted on Calendar for the Day
HF2987Biodiesel definition modified, minimum content increased, tiered content goal created, and notice...04/10/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF4160Agricultural property classification definition modified, rural vacant land classification define...04/03/2008Author added McNamara
HF3386Property tax exemption eligibility clarification provided for public charity institutions.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3427Veteran loan program established, certain veterans added to program eligibility, unemployment com...03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF4098Agricultural land removed from the tax base for school bonded debt levies.03/19/2008Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF0775Right to keep, bear, and use arms defined as a fundamental right; and constitutional amendment pr...03/13/2008Motion to recall pursuant to House rule 4.30
HF4025Cost-savings initiative suggestion program established for state employees, cost savings used to ...03/13/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
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...
HF3946Abortion; Saline amniocentesis prohibited and civil and criminal penalties provided.03/10/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF2942Livestock investment grant program created and money appropriated.03/05/2008Author added Fritz
HF3837Continuing contract teachers required to make an election under their collective bargaining agree...03/05/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF3813Prekindergarten exploratory project eligibility modified.03/04/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF3299Entrepreneurial economic development initiatives implemented, and money appropriated.03/03/2008Author stricken Slocum
HF3350Artificial light shining restrictions modified.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
HF3416Southeast Expressway from Rochester to St. Paul funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropr...02/25/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF3422Pollution control machinery and equipment providing energy to health care facilities exemption pr...02/25/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF2185Healthy child development within communities grant program established, and money appropriated.02/21/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF2559Wind energy production tax removed from county apportionment deduction for school districts.02/19/2008Author added Hamilton
HF3002State trail acquisition, rehabilitation, and repair funding provided; bonds issued; and money app...02/18/2008Authors added Bly, Ward, Demmer and Kahn
HF3165National Sports Center funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2835Rochester; Mayo Civic Center Complex renovation and expansion funding provided, bonds issued, and...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
HF1615Non-hospital-performed abortions physician requirement provided, and penalties imposed.02/12/2008Author stricken Sviggum
HF2776Olmsted County; new steam line from Olmsted Waste-to-Energy Facility to Rochester Community and T...02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1375Rochester; Mayo Civic Center Complex improvements design funding provided, bonds issued, and mone...02/05/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0624Rochester; National Volleyball Center phase II expansion funding provided, bonds issued, and mone...01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF0697Chester Woods Trail funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF2236Southeastern Minnesota Regional Public Safety Training Center funding provided, bonds issued, and...01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF2542Southwest Regional Amateur Sports Facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.05/24/2007Referred by Chair to Minnesota Heritage Finance Division
HF2543Metro North Regional Sports Facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.05/24/2007Referred by Chair to Minnesota Heritage Finance Division
HF0415Noise standards exemptions extended.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF2484Rochester Community and Technical College addition funding provided, bonds issued, and money appr...05/21/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
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...
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
HF2516Moorhead; Northwestern Minnesota Regional Sports Center construction funding provided, bonds issu...05/19/2007Referred by Chair to Minnesota Heritage Finance Division
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
HF2495Ice arena facilities funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.05/17/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0174Local government purchases sales tax eliminated.05/09/2007Author added Brod
HF0406Small city definition modified relating to tax increment financing.05/09/2007Author added Heidgerken
SF0372Ticket scalping prohibition repealed.05/09/2007Governor's action Approval 05/07/07
HF0622Retired pensioners income tax subtraction provided.05/03/2007Author added Demmer
HF0828Cuba; a resolution urging the President and Congress to end trade, financial, and travel restrict...05/02/2007Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF2200Hydrogen use as energy resource promoted to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, and money appro...04/18/2007Author added Ruth
SF0044Medical licensing provision changed for United States or Canadian medical school graduates; Unite...04/18/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
HF0833Special education additional aid provided, program growth factors increased in regular and excess...04/17/2007Author added Dominguez
HF1249Senior independent living personal technology income tax credit provided.04/16/2007Author added Demmer
HF1088Concurrent enrollment program aid provided, and money appropriated.04/10/2007Author added McFarlane
HF2238School employee statewide health insurance program established, and money appropriated.04/10/2007Author added McFarlane
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...
HF2403St. Paul to Rochester high-speed rail line feasibility study funding provided, bonds issued, and ...04/02/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0806Career and technical revenue increased for school districts.03/29/2007Author added Dittrich
HF1203Bioscience institute facilities construction materials and equipment sales tax exemption provided.03/29/2007Author added Demmer
HF1793Special education; task force established to compare federal and state special education requirem...03/29/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF2006School purchase of locally produced food pilot grant program established, and money appropriated.03/29/2007Author added Welti
HF0839Debt service equalization aid program state aid increased, and money appropriated.03/27/2007Author added Garofalo
HF2365Sales tax rebate provided, and money appropriated.03/27/2007Authors added Sviggum; Anderson, S.; Peppin; Garofalo, and Dettmer
HF0908Developmental disabilities quality assurance system established and extended, reports required, a...03/26/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
SF0736Metropolitan Intercounty Association renamed Minnesota Inter-county Association.03/26/2007Secretary of State Ch. 6 03/21/07
HF0663Nursing facility payment rates increased to the 60th percentile rate.03/24/2007Committee report, without further recommendation re-refer to Finance
HF1692Taxpayer notice modified on renewal of school district operating referendum.03/24/2007Author added Abeler
HF1478Motor vehicle sales tax exemption provided for purchases by lessees who donate the leased vehicle...03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF1537Education loans principal and interest payments income tax subtraction provided.03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF1717Transportation aid for flexible learning year programs authorized.03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF1884Minnesota Land Conservation Incentives Act of 2007 adopted providing an income tax credit for lan...03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF1800Staff development goals and expenditures clarified relating to education.03/22/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF2302Great River Ridge Trail funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.03/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0666Dairy animal revolving loan program established, and money appropriated.03/21/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF2179United States Medical Licensing Examination extensions authorized for applicants with medical ill...03/21/2007Author added Demmer
SF1499Students authorized to participate in high school league-sponsored activities after completing li...03/21/2007Governor's action Approval 03/20/07
HF1352Youth job skills development statewide program funding provided, and money appropriated.03/20/2007Author added Bly
HF1367Alternative minimum tax exemption phaseout threshold inflation adjustment provided.03/20/2007Author added Loeffler
HF1637Nanotechnology development fund program established, and money appropriated.03/20/2007Author added Bly
HF1888Academic rigor and 4R high schools provided, and money appropriated.03/20/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
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
HF1425Students allowed to participate in high school league-sponsored activities after completing licen...03/19/2007Motion to return bill to author, motion prevailed
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
HF1181Noncommercial television grants money appropriated.03/17/2007Referred by Chair to Capital Investment Finance Division
HF1871Abortion; state-sponsored health programs funds use for abortions prohibited.03/17/2007Recalled by Chair
HF0670School districts authorized to include energy efficiency improvement projects in alternative faci...03/14/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0856Homestead property taxes limited to a percentage of homeowner's income.03/14/2007Author added Lesch
HF0930Health insurance premiums income tax subtraction authorized.03/14/2007Author added Anderson, S.
HF1144Printing industry capital equipment sales tax exemption provided.03/14/2007Author added Hansen
HF0044Rural Minnesota Catch-Up Credit provided allowing a credit against the income tax of an employer ...03/13/2007Author added Hamilton
HF1462Biobusiness center construction materials sales tax exemption provided.03/13/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
HF0396School district extended time revenue increased.03/12/2007Division action, to pass and return to K-12 Finance Division
HF1057New teachers induction program established relating to high-need subject areas and schools, and m...03/12/2007Author added Demmer
HF1174Minnesota reading corps program established, 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
HF1436Relative agricultural homestead minimum acreage modified.03/12/2007Author added Demmer
HF1777County program aids restored, and county program aid inflation adjustment provided.03/12/2007Author added Kalin
HF2020School background check requirements amended.03/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF2028Early retirement incentive created for school district employees for school districts experiencin...03/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF0580After-school enrichment program reinstated; grants provided to improve academic achievement, redu...03/09/2007Referred by Chair to Early Childhood Learning Finance Division
HF0808Licensed student services personnel aid provided, and money appropriated.03/09/2007Referred by Chair to Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Division
HF0568Beginning farmers income tax credit for sales or rentals of agricultural assets and farmer financ...03/08/2007Author added Koenen
HF0964Motor vehicle sales tax proceeds allocated.03/08/2007Author added Westrom
HF0009Dairy operations and livestock investment income and corporate franchise tax credits provided for...03/07/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
HF0158Farm machinery definition expanded, and livestock farming operations construction materials sales...03/07/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
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
HF0811Mathematics and science professional development programs provided, and money appropriated.03/07/2007Referred by Chair to Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Division
HF1323Special education program funding increased.03/07/2007Author added Slocum
HF1333Emergency response vehicles and repair parts tax exemptions provided.03/07/2007Author added Demmer
HF0412Professional teaching standards grant program established and money appropriated.03/06/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF1125Class 4c property classification expanded to certain nonprofit community service-oriented organiz...03/06/2007Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF0187Estate tax federal exemption amount conformity provided.03/05/2007Author added Ruth
HF0884Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council funding provided, and money appropriated.03/05/2007Author added Ruth
HF0919Elgin, Eyota, Byron, and Oronoco authorized to act as small cities for purposes of use of revenue...03/05/2007Committee report, without further recommendation re-refer to Taxes
HF1149Rural Policy and Development Center fund grant provided, and money appropriated.03/05/2007Author added Bly
HF1378Minnesota college savings plan contributions income tax subtraction provided.03/05/2007Author added Abeler
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
HF0194Biotechnology and medical genomics research funding provided to research partnership between the ...02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF0590Property tax statement required to contain additional information.02/26/2007Author added Anderson, S.
HF0804International baccalaureate, preadvanced placement, and advanced placement programs participation...02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF0283Cities, counties, and townships exempted from sales tax.02/22/2007Author added Demmer
HF0361Regional investment income and franchise tax credit provided.02/22/2007Author added Tillberry
HF0716June accelerated sales and excise tax payments reduced.02/22/2007Authors added Zellers and Demmer
HF0717Single sales apportionment accelerated relating to corporate franchise tax.02/22/2007Authors added Zellers and Demmer
HF0998Local government purchases sales tax eliminated.02/22/2007Authors added Slocum and Anderson, S.
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
HF0837Debt service equalization aid increased, and equalizing factors indexed.02/19/2007Authors added Beard and Abeler
HF0848Agricultural homestead distance limitation eliminated, agricultural market value homestead credit...02/19/2007Author added Demmer
HF0851Jobs and economic development funding provided, mortgage licensing requirements modified, constru...02/19/2007Author added Demmer
HF0862Taxpayer assistance toll-free telephone lines required.02/19/2007Authors added Demmer and Abeler
HF0897Federal income tax conformity provided relating to 2006 and 2007 provisions authorizing expensing...02/19/2007Author added Demmer and Beard
HF0955Federal income tax conformity provided relating to federal rules on section 179 expensing retroac...02/19/2007Author added Ruth
HF0963Local bridge replacement and rehabilitation and local road improvement program funding provided, ...02/19/2007Author added Eastland
HF0982Independent School District No. 535, Rochester, property tax levy certification deadline date ext...02/19/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0986Dual-credit course and program requirements provided for high school students, 3R high school gra...02/19/2007Author added Berns
HF0055Nursing facility payment rates increased to the geographic group III median rate.02/15/2007Author added Bly
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
HF0935Metropolitan Intercounty Association renamed the Minnesota Inter-county Association.02/13/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
HF0082Military pension federal taxable income subtraction provided.02/12/2007Author added Hosch
HF0518Licensed nursing home beds surcharge reduced.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
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
HF0427Medical assistance operating payment rates for low-payment rate nursing facilities adjusted, and ...02/08/2007Author added Abeler
HF0497Rural Finance Authority loan funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/08/2007Author added Shimanski
HF0799Transportation, Metropolitan Council, and public safety funding provided; bonds issued; fees, fun...02/08/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0135Property tax abatement authority extended to include delinquent taxes.02/05/2007Author added Demmer
HF0189Scalping of tickets law modified.02/05/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Commerce and Labor
HF0671Rochester; naming the Minnesota Veterans Outpatient Clinic in honor of Marine Corporal Charles "C...02/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs
HF0324Public school employees prohibited from using public funds and resources to advocate to pass, ele...02/01/2007Author added Emmer
HF0426Workforce development fund for extended employment services for persons with severe disabilities ...02/01/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0050First tier commercial-industrial property exempted from the state general tax.01/22/2007Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF0264Trunk Highway No. 14 between Dodge Center and Owatonna reconstruction funding provided, and money...01/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0212Foreign medical school graduates authorized to use a credentials verification service.01/18/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF0040Employer postsecondary education expense tax credit provided.01/16/2007Author added Moe and Demmer
HF0052Dairy operations income and corporate franchise tax provided for qualifying investments in dairy ...01/16/2007Author added Moe
HF0064Dairy and livestock investment income and corporate franchise credit provided for qualifying inve...01/16/2007Author added Moe
HF0103Tax conformity provided for tax year 2006 to the federal teacher expense deduction, tuition subtr...01/16/2007Authors added Garofalo, Tingelstad, Wardlow and Ruth