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Member Elect for 2007 - 2008 Bob Dettmer (R) 52A 329 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 297-9010



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Biography
Home: Forest Lake; * 20617 Everton Court N., 55025; (651) 464-4475 Occupation: Educator Education: B.S., health/physical education, Bemidji State University; M.A., education curriculum and instruction, University of St. Thomas Elected: 2006 Term: 1st* Prefers interim mail at this address.
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF4243Watershed districts and water management organizations required to submit information to counties.05/13/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
SF3755Persian Gulf War ribbon authorization repealed.04/23/2008House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
SF3756Brevet rank promotion eligibility provision changed.04/23/2008House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
HF3297Brevet rank eligibility promotion provision changed.04/10/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF3298Persian Gulf War ribbon authorization repealed.03/31/2008Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register SF3755
HF3427Veteran loan program established, certain veterans added to program eligibility, unemployment com...03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3660Immediate family member employment discrimination prohibited, civil actions permitted, and penalt...03/17/2008Author added Olson
HF4054Board of Medical Practice prohibited from bringing a disciplinary action against a physician for ...03/17/2008Author added Hamilton
HF3741Power of attorney requirements and statutory short form modified.03/03/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF2681Christmas trees grown for resale considered an intensive use and agricultural land relating to pr...02/20/2008Author added Shimanski
HF3259Adult foster care and family adult day service provisions changed.02/20/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF2924Washington county; Tax-forfeited land bordering public land conveyance authorized.02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Game, Fish and Forestry Division
HF2985School district military pay salary differential assistance provided.02/14/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2364Horse racing licenses revoked unless live racing is conducted.05/03/2007Motion to return bill to author, motion prevailed
HF2438Centerville; property located within certain tax increment financing districts defined as not com...04/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF2439Centerville tax increment financing district improvements construction materials sales tax exempt...04/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF1580Adult foster care and family adult day services license requirements modified.03/24/2007Committee report, without further recommendation re-refer to Finance
HF1914Toll roads prohibited.03/24/2007Author added Abeler
HF1800Staff development goals and expenditures clarified relating to education.03/22/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF2030Uniform increase in the basic general education revenue amounts proposed.03/15/2007Author stricken Eastlund
HF2029Basic general education revenue amounts uniform increase proposed.03/14/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF2108Payment in lieu of taxes; town that incorporates into a city authorized to continue to receive ce...03/14/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF1657Washington County Disabled Veteran's Rest Camp improvements funding provided, and money appropria...03/08/2007Author added Wardlow
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
HF1006Statewide health and physical education requirements provided, school wellness policies posted on...03/05/2007Author added Bly
HF1090Alternative teacher pay system expanded to include additional staff development opportunities.02/22/2007Author added Magnus


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF4255Timely utility payment criteria established.05/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
HF4256Agricultural product definition expanded for purposes of property taxation.05/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF3090Department of Transportation position provisions modified.05/17/2008Special Order: Amended
SF2941Chiropractic examinations and treatments regulated, and drug prescribing and prescription filing ...05/17/2008Governor's action Approval 05/15/08
HF3926Teachers Retirement Association rule of 90 benefit tier extended to post-1989 hires.05/08/2008Author added Dettmer
SF2576False police and fire emergency calls included as misdemeanor offense.05/07/2008Governor's action Approval 05/04/08
SF2796Early childhood education programs teaching employment requirements modified.05/07/2008Governor's action Approval 05/04/08
SF3443Korean War Veterans Day designated on July 27.05/07/2008Governor's action Approval 05/04/08
HF3935Outdoor heritage fund and Lessard Heritage Enhancement Council established.04/30/2008Author added Ruth
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
HF4215Abortion medical records retention regulated.04/28/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF2172Charter school students authorized to participate in extracurricular activities in their resident...04/23/2008Author added Ward
HF2998Free entrance authorized for totally and permanently disabled veterans.04/21/2008Committee report, to pass
HF1625Order of protection and restraining order durations extended after multiple violations or continu...04/17/2008Author added Dettmer
HF3102Domestic and child abuse previous incidents definitions provided, and predicate crimes list expan...04/17/2008Author added Dettmer
HF4036K-12 education state grants authorized to leverage quality improvements and money appropriated.04/17/2008Author added Dettmer
HF4198Postsecondary institution authority to establish policy rescinded regarding the carrying and poss...04/17/2008Authors added Anderson, B.; Shimanski; Dettmer; Severson and Westrom
HF3217False police and fire emergency calls included as misdemeanor offense.04/10/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF2007No Child Left Behind Act implementation nullified.04/07/2008Author added Beard
HF2471Charitable organizations financial statement requirements modified.04/03/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF3672Korean War Armistice Day designated for July 27.04/01/2008Author added Gottwalt
HF2582Vietnam Veterans Day designated as March 29.03/31/2008Secretary of State Ch. 164 03/27/08
HF2617Early childhood education programs teaching employment requirements modified.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF2639Drug prescribing and prescription filing provisions changed.03/27/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF3650Retail sale of toys prohibited that have been recalled for safety reasons.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3686National Guard and reservist businesses provided a stay of proceedings for members who have been ...03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3832Disability accommodation credit provided for vehicle purchase or modification, home modification ...03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF2095Peace officer reciprocity licensing exam eligibility criteria modified to include persons in acti...03/18/2008Committee report, to pass
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
HF0043Undergraduate tuition guarantee provided to Minnesota resident students.03/13/2008Author added Dettmer
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
HF0893Aquatic plant harvest and destruction permit provisions modified.03/13/2008Author added Tingelstad
HF3363Scholarship program provisions clarified, grant requirements and private institution provisions a...03/13/2008Author added Bly
HF3628Minnesota State Colleges and Universities common course numbering system required.03/13/2008Author added Dettmer
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...
HF3344Veteran's state employment preference provisions modified.03/10/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology ...
HF3947Abortion; Saline amniocentesis prohibited and civil and criminal penalties provided.03/10/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF3161Minnesota deceased military personnel current listing provided.03/06/2008House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
HF2670Child predators required to wear tracking and monitoring devices after release from prison, penal...03/04/2008Author added Berns
HF3605Drivers' licenses and permits and Minnesota identification cards information regulated, citizensh...03/04/2008Author added Wardlow
HF0420Health and physical education course requirements provided, approved local school wellness polici...03/03/2008Author added Gottwalt
HF3182Century College funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.03/03/2008Author added Scalze
HF3294Identity theft crime expanded to include using another's identity to obtain employment, and penal...03/03/2008Author added Scalze
HF2524Resident student definition expanded to include the spouse and children of a resident veteran for...02/29/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0498Self-defense; use of force in defense of home and person laws clarified, self-defense and defense...02/25/2008Author stricken Sviggum
HF3338Mortgages in disaster areas exempted from mortgage registry tax.02/21/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF2579Washington County Disabled Veteran's Rest Camp improvements funding provided, and money appropria...02/20/2008Author added Dettmer
HF2874Citizenship and legal status verification required of offenders committed to custody, noncitizen ...02/20/2008Author added Dettmer
HF1308Anoka County forensic crime lab funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/19/2008Author added Dettmer
HF2339National Guard and reserve members who have served outside the United States provided free anglin...02/19/2008Author added Kalin
HF2461Rice Creek North Regional Trail funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/19/2008Author added Dettmer
HF3183Century College renovation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/19/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF3216County Memorial Day expense increase authorized.02/19/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
HF2945Retired veteran license plates authorized.02/18/2008Author added Wardlow
HF2888Stillwater; Flood control funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/14/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2990Motor vehicle sales tax exemption provided for vehicles purchased outside of the United States by...02/14/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0390Disabled veteran or surviving spouse homestead property tax exemption provided.02/12/2008Author added Shimanski
HF0992Abortion; state-sponsored health program funds use for abortions prohibited.02/12/2008Author stricken Sviggum
HF1615Non-hospital-performed abortions physician requirement provided, and penalties imposed.02/12/2008Author stricken Sviggum
HF2491Power of attorney alternative statutory short form created for military members who are in active...02/12/2008Referred by Chair to Veterans Affairs Division
HF2492Veterans Outdoor Reintegration Act of 2008 adopted providing lifetime hunting and fishing license...02/12/2008Referred by Chair to Veterans Affairs Division
HF2763Anoka County; Library governing bonding provision modified.02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0386St. Paul to Hinckley Rush Line Corridor provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF1523Washington County Disabled Veteran's Rest Camp improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and m...01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF1880Washington County; Big Marine Park Reserve land acquisition and development funding provided, bon...01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
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
SF1675Minnesota "Support Our Troops" account money uses expanded.05/21/2007Governor's action Approval 05/18/07
HF2494Child custody; courts prohibited from considering a parent's military status when determining chi...05/18/2007Author added Hosch
SF0241Mortgage application information sale prohibited, homestead exemptions and judgments involving sa...05/17/2007Senate concurred and repassed bill
HF0272Firearms safety and usage training certificates continuation provided while soldiers and essentia...05/10/2007Secretary of State Ch. 51 05/09/07
HF0174Local government purchases sales tax eliminated.05/09/2007Author added Brod
SF0372Ticket scalping prohibition repealed.05/09/2007Governor's action Approval 05/07/07
HF0211Mortgage application information sale prohibited.04/19/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF1157Minnesota "Support Our Troops" account fund uses expanded.04/19/2007Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF1845Marriage recognized as a union between one man and one woman, and constitutional amendment proposed.04/13/2007Author added Erickson
HF2132Income tax checkoffs provided for education, health care, and state parks.04/13/2007Author added Zellers
HF1168Minnesota Youth Program funding provided, and money appropriated.04/10/2007Authors added McFarlane and Doty
HF0319Regional library basic system support and multicounty, multitype library systems funding provided...04/02/2007Author added Mullery
HF0776School lunch aid increased, and money appropriated.03/29/2007Author added Welti
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
HF0270Habitual truant termination of jurisdiction provision removed.03/24/2007Third reading
HF0409Library telecommunications aid and telecommunications/Internet access equity provided, and money ...03/23/2007Author added Nornes
HF0284Special assessment deferments authorized for members of the armed forces.03/20/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Taxes
HF0810Gifted and talented licensure and continuing education requirements established for teachers and ...03/20/2007Author added Fritz
HF1888Academic rigor and 4R high schools provided, and money appropriated.03/20/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0300Military pay tax deduction expanded, and military pension subtraction including survivor benefits...03/19/2007Author added Brod
HF2197I-94 designated as the Purple Heart Trail.03/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance Division
HF1134Minnesota National Guard Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality established.03/15/2007Recalled by Chair
HF0668School aid payment percentage increased from 90 percent to 95 percent.03/14/2007Author added Brown
HF0930Health insurance premiums income tax subtraction authorized.03/14/2007Author added Anderson, S.
HF0533Veterans' tuition assistance provided for military veterans and their surviving spouses and child...03/13/2007Author added Sailer
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
HF1658Health care providers gross receipts tax third-party purchasers responsibilities provided, and it...03/12/2007Authors added McNamara and Dettmer
HF1771Military affairs and veterans affairs funding provided, and money appropriated.03/08/2007Author added Wardlow
HF1846Marriage recognized as a union between one man and one woman, and constitutional amendment proposed.03/08/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
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
HF0101Agricultural land excluded from the tax base for school bonded debt levies.03/05/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0187Estate tax federal exemption amount conformity provided.03/05/2007Author added Ruth
HF0521Veteran's Day paid day off provided to veterans employed by school districts, Veteran's Day educa...03/05/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0884Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council funding provided, and money appropriated.03/05/2007Author added Ruth
SF0255Veteran-owned small businesses designated as targeted group of businesses for purposes of awardin...03/05/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
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
HF1210Stillwater; Boomsite rest area restoration, reopening, and maintenance required, and site transfe...03/01/2007Author added Bunn
HF1516Washington County courts facility construction materials and equipment sales tax exemption provid...03/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0279War Survivors Act educational benefits eligibility clarified and extended for surviving military ...02/22/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0957Homestead property tax maximum imposed for qualified homeowners age 65 and older.02/22/2007Author added Anderson, S.
HF0137Veteran-owned small businesses designated as targeted group businesses for purposes of awarding s...02/19/2007Author added Berns
HF0365Alternative teacher pay calculation for intermediate school districts modified.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
HF0629Firearms safety and usage training certificates continuation provided while soldiers and essentia...02/15/2007Author added Abeler
HF0753Special Gold Star vehicle license plates authorized for family members of military personnel who ...02/15/2007Authors added Bly and Abeler
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
HF0469Property tax class 4c expanded to include certain nonprofit community service oriented organizati...02/14/2007Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF0470Vaccines; patient notification required when a vaccine contains more than a trace amount of mercury.02/12/2007Author added Abeler
HF0518Licensed nursing home beds surcharge reduced.02/12/2007Author added Abeler
HF0190Teaching license automatic revocation grounds expanded.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
HF0486Homestead classification extended to certain property used for nonhomestead purposes.02/07/2007Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
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
HF0477Parent volunteering at child's school or child care income tax credit provided.02/05/2007Authors added Dettmer and Peterson, S.
HF0326Special Gold Star Family license plates authorized for family members of military personnel who h...02/01/2007Author added Abeler
HF0510School start prior to Labor Day prohibition repealed.02/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF0060Income tax rates reduced.01/29/2007Author added Anderson, S.
HF0062Income tax rates reduced.01/29/2007Author added Anderson, S.
HF0100Farm enhancement loan program established, and money appropriated.01/29/2007Author added Urdahl
HF0220Firearms safety and usage training certificates continuation provided while soldiers and essentia...01/29/2007Author added Dettmer
HF0289State Capitol tour fee charges prohibited.01/29/2007Author added Abeler
HF0331Sex offender tracking and monitoring bracelets required upon release from prison, penalties presc...01/29/2007Author added Lanning
HF0207Criminal neglect of a vulnerable adult penalties imposed.01/25/2007Author added Abeler
HF0171Gasoline tax attributable to the use of all-terrain vehicles percentage modified.01/18/2007Authors added Simpson and Dettmer
HF0165State funds prohibited for use in early termination of a contract of any person who reports to th...01/17/2007Author added Westrom
HF0103Tax conformity provided for tax year 2006 to the federal teacher expense deduction, tuition subtr...01/16/2007Authors added Garofalo, Tingelstad, Wardlow and Ruth
HF0024Boomsite Wayside administration transferred to Natural Resources Department and designated as a h...01/09/2007Referred by Chair to Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division