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Member Elect for 2007 - 2008 Al Doty (DFL) 12B 433 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 297-9001



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Biography
Home: Royalton; * 302 N. Hickory St., 56373; (320) 584-8057 Occupation: Senior advocate, retired educator Education: B.A., political science, history and social studies, University of Minnesota-Morris; graduate work, University of Manitoba Elected: 2006 Term: 1st* Prefers interim mail at this address.
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF2706Camp Ripley military museum funding provided, and money appropriated.03/17/2008Division action, to pass and return to Finance
HF2694Little Falls; Pine Grove Zoo funding provided.03/05/2008Referred by Chair to Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division
HF3778Nursing facility payment rates increased to offset property tax payments.03/05/2008Author added Bly
HF3785Morrison County nursing facility payment rates increased.03/04/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF3215Flensburg; sewer pipes funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/20/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2519Garrison and Kathio Township wastewater collection system funding provided, bonds issued, and mon...02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2901Motley; Tri-County Regional Services Center funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2634State employee sick leave donation provided.02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF2730Camp Ripley homeland security and emergency management training and exercise center funding provi...02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0757Upsala regional community center funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/05/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2521Trunk Highway No. 25 in Pierz reconstruction funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.05/19/2007Referred by Chair to Transportation Finance Division
HF2368Garrison wastewater treatment facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.05/17/2007Motion to return bill to author, motion prevailed
HF2465Trunk Highway No. 25 in Pierz reconstruction funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.05/17/2007Motion to return bill to author, motion prevailed
SF0585National Register of Historic Places property sale or lease restrictions removed.05/16/2007Governor's action Approval 05/15/2007
HF2466Buckman tornado siren grant provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.05/04/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0878Board of Animal Health consultants expanded to include the commissioner of agriculture.04/23/2007Secretary of State Ch. 19 04/20/07
HF0896All-terrain vehicle account purposes modified, and gasoline usage attributable to all-terrain veh...03/21/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF2279Minnesota Correctional Facility - St. Cloud current and past retirement coverage clarified.03/21/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF0756National Historic Places property sale restriction repealed.03/20/2007Division action, to pass and return to Finance
HF1129Senior citizen's property tax deferral program modified.03/19/2007Author added Kranz
HF1134Minnesota National Guard Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality established.03/15/2007Recalled by Chair
HF2055Special motor vehicle disabled veteran license plates authorized.03/13/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1362Sucker regulations expanded to include early season for spearing and netting.03/07/2007Author added Slocum
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
HF0802War Orphans Act surviving military spouses and children educational benefits eligibility clarifie...02/15/2007Authors added Bly and Moe
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


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF3796Council authorized to establish salaries and per diem for legislators, Citizen Compensation Counc...05/18/2008Special Order
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
HF4247Legislature required by law to provide quality education, comprehensive health care, living wage ...05/17/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
SF3281Veterans Health Care Advisory Council created.05/15/2008Referred by Chair to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs 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
HF3722Omnibus economic development policy bill.05/13/2008Secretary of State Ch. 300 05/12/08
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
SF1218Absent voters procedures and requirements modified, and voter registration information privacy pr...04/21/2008Governor's action Approval 04/17/08
HF3599JOBZ provisions modified, reporting requirements and tax credit provided, tax benefits allowed, a...04/16/2008Author added Brown
HF0601Crisis nursery grant program established, and money appropriated.04/10/2008Author added Hansen
HF2987Biodiesel definition modified, minimum content increased, tiered content goal created, and notice...04/10/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF2522Health care availability and affordability guaranteed, Minnesota Health Care Plan established, re...04/07/2008Motion to suspend rules and place upon final passage
HF2720Loitering prohibited near schools and places where children congregate.04/07/2008Author added Paulsen
HF4178School finance system modified, and new education funding framework created.04/07/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
SF3450State veterans cemeteries authorized and regulated.04/07/2008Received from Senate
HF4034Living-at-home/block nurse program base funding provided and community service grant program fund...04/02/2008Author added Tillberry
HF3672Korean War Armistice Day designated for July 27.04/01/2008Author added Gottwalt
HF2459Pesticides application information access expanded.03/31/2008Author stricken Peterson, A.
HF2617Early childhood education programs teaching employment requirements modified.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3386Property tax exemption eligibility clarification provided for public charity institutions.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
HF3819Long-term care workers insurance coverage studied, mandated report required, and money appropriated.03/27/2008Author added Scalze
HF4119Health care availability and affordability for Minnesota children guaranteed, Minnesota Health Pl...03/27/2008Author added Scalze
HF1219Milk truck weight exemption sunset date repealed.03/25/2008Secretary of State Ch. 159 03/20/08
HF3107Operating referendum revenue authority repealed for fiscal years 2010 and later.03/19/2008Author added Lillie
HF3417Returning combat veteran reinstatement fee waiver provided.03/18/2008Division action, to pass as amended and return to Finance
HF3762Veterans Health Care Advisory Council created.03/18/2008Author added Hansen
HF3660Immediate family members allowed to attend events relating to the military service of a spouse, p...03/17/2008Author added Olson
HF3749State veterans cemeteries authorized and regulated.03/17/2008Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF3959October designated as domestic violence awareness month in Minnesota.03/17/2008Author added Slocum
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
HF4000Medicare special needs plans modified.03/13/2008Author added Doty
HF2943Transit implementation plan required to meet 80 percent of transit needs in greater Minnesota by ...03/11/2008Authors added Haws and Jaros
HF3941Somatic cell count limit increased for goat milk.03/11/2008Author added Doty
HF0237Preelection reports required for political committee, funds, and party contributions; reporting r...03/10/2008Author added Slawik
HF3947Abortion; 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
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
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
HF2879Greater Minnesota business development public infrastructure grant program funding provided, bond...02/25/2008Author added Kalin
HF2640Prenatal insurance waiting periods prohibited; pregnancy preexisting condition eliminated; parent...02/21/2008Author added Juhnke
HF3037School district referendum market value tax base and seasonal recreational property tax modified.02/19/2008Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF3038Central Lakes College asset preservation and capital improvements funding provided, bonds issued,...02/19/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2892Minnesota Job Skills Partnership programs modified, and money appropriated.02/18/2008Authors added Ward and Moe
HF2953Litchfield wastewater treatment facility improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money a...02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2621Well water testing required by the Department of Health for private well owners, renters, or occu...02/14/2008Author added Gardner
HF2958Morrison County; Sullivan Lake Dam replacement funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropri...02/14/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2456Brainerd; veterans nursing home design funding provided on the Brainerd Regional Treatment Center...02/12/2008Recalled by Chair
HF2491Power of attorney alternative statutory short form created for military members who are in active...02/12/2008Referred by Chair to Veterans Affairs Division
HF2550Income tax rate increased for certain brackets, receipts dedicated for property tax relief, and c...02/12/2008Author added Ward
HF2845Cuyuna State Recreation Area improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1962Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area trail development funding provided, bonds issued, and money ...01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF0258No Child Left Behind; Congress memorialized, by resolution, to offer greater flexibility to state...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to E-12 Education
HF0260Military personnel exempted from firearm safety certificate requirement.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Environment and Natural Resources
HF1633Animal husbandry requirements modified, and terms defined.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veter...
HF1901World War II veterans memorial dedication activities funding provided, and money appropriated.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Ways and Means
SF0123Preelection contributions to political funds, committees, and party units reporting required; pre...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Governmental Operations, Reform, Techn...
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
HF2505Northstar commuter rail extension design funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.05/19/2007Referred by Chair to Transportation Finance Division
SF0322Civil commitment early intervention services expanded, and definition of chemically dependent per...05/16/2007Governor's action Approval 05/14/07
HF2489Invalid medical assistance liens attorney fees provided.05/15/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0272Firearms safety and usage training certificates continuation provided while soldiers and essentia...05/10/2007Secretary of State Ch. 51 05/09/07
HF1469Motor fuels excise tax increased, refundable income tax credit allowed, and money appropriated.05/04/2007Author added Kalin
SF1483Minnesota Council on Disability sunset repealed.05/04/2007Governor's action Approval 05/03/07
SF2059Minnesota Veterans Homes Board qualifications and executive director requirements modified.04/30/2007Received from Senate
HF1986Atrazine state standards levels required to meet federal standards.04/27/2007Author added Murphy, E.
HF1259Absent voters procedures and requirements modified, emergency situations provided, and rulemaking...04/25/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF1240Historic structure rehabilitation income tax credit provided.04/24/2007Author added Murphy, E.
HF0738Civil commitment early intervention services expanded to include chemically dependent pregnant wo...04/19/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF1294Minnesota Council on Disability sunset eliminated.04/19/2007Bills identical, SF substituted on Calendar for the Day
HF0944Fishing; Let's Go Fishing grants provided to promote fishing opportunities, and money appropriated.04/18/2007Author added Otremba
HF1128No net loss of forest land and hunting opportunities provided.04/18/2007Author added Anderson, B.
SF0400Recreational vehicle combination middle vehicle length limit removed.04/18/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
HF0374Board of Water and Soil Resources general services grants provided, and money appropriated.04/11/2007Author added Fritz
HF0971Senior citizen programs funding provided, and money appropriated.04/10/2007Author added Brynaert
HF1168Minnesota Youth Program funding provided, and money appropriated.04/10/2007Authors added McFarlane and Doty
HF1343Wetland conservation provisions and agency service requirements modified, civil enforcement provi...04/10/2007Author added Peterson, S.
HF2142Property tax class rates modified, rural woodlands classification provided, seasonal recreational...04/10/2007Author added Scalze
HF0662Automatic external defibrillators required in police vehicles.04/02/2007Author added Doty
HF1065Health screening benefit provided for eligible members of the armed forces, notification required...04/02/2007Author added Clark
HF1586Statewide health plan purchasing pool study group established.03/29/2007Author added Sailer
HF1891Veterans Homes Board member and executive director service qualifications modified.03/29/2007Author added McNamara
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
HF1997Carcinogenic and endocrine-disrupting pesticides and nervous system toxin pesticides registration...03/27/2007Referred by Chair to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs Finance Division
HF1471Minnesota Agriculture Education Leadership Council membership expanded to include a representativ...03/26/2007Author added Bly
HF0663Nursing facility payment rates increased to the 60th percentile rate.03/24/2007Committee report, without further recommendation re-refer to Finance
HF1236Zebra mussel control pilot program established, and money appropriated.03/23/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1416Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area Citizens Advisory Council established, state park permit exe...03/23/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF1509Toll-free telephone access required for taxpayer assistance, income tax return processing provide...03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF1406Preschool programs operated by nonpublic schools exempted from child care licensure, and requirem...03/22/2007Referred by Chair to Early Childhood Learning Finance Division
HF1800Staff development goals and expenditures clarified relating to education.03/22/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0419Off-highway vehicle damage account modified.03/21/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF0589Clean energy equipment loan program established; cellulosic biofuel development and bioenergy ini...03/21/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF0666Dairy animal revolving loan program established, and money appropriated.03/21/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0726Minnesota community action grants funding provided, and money appropriated.03/21/2007Author added McFarlane
HF0300Military pay tax deduction expanded, and military pension subtraction including survivor benefits...03/19/2007Author added Brod
HF0528Impounded vehicle sales authorized after voluntary transfer, notice and right to reclaim contents...03/19/2007Author stricken Severson
HF0687Defibrillator purchase grants provided to local law enforcement agencies, and money appropriated.03/19/2007Author added Doty
HF1435Forest products load permissible items defined.03/19/2007Referred by Chair to Transportation and Transit Policy Subcommittee
HF1889Minnesota River Valley study group established to promote the historic, scenic, and natural featu...03/19/2007Author added Peterson, A.
HF0276MinnesotaCare self-employed farmers income definition modified.03/12/2007Authors added Fritz and Sailer
HF0948Clean water legacy account modified, lottery net proceeds deposit modified, clean water funding p...03/12/2007Author added Madore
HF1935Wetland conservation provisions modified, rulemaking required, and money appropriated.03/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
HF0983Career academies and workplace connection three-year pilot project established, and money appropr...03/09/2007Referred by Chair to Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Division
HF0484Beginning farmer program administered by the Rural Finance Authority provisions modified, and inc...03/08/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
HF0825Recreational vehicle combinations length limit for middle vehicle removed.03/08/2007Author added Koenen
HF1070Consumer Assurance of Radiologic Excellence Act adopted providing public access to quality medica...03/08/2007Referred by Chair to Licensing Subcommittee
HF1771Military affairs and veterans affairs funding provided, and money appropriated.03/08/2007Author added Wardlow
HF1782Rice; commuter rail service extension technical analysis funding provided, and money appropriated.03/08/2007Recalled by Chair
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
HF0811Mathematics and science professional development programs provided, and money appropriated.03/07/2007Referred by Chair to Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Division
HF0845Alternative livestock research and outreach funding provided to the Minnesota Institute for Susta...03/07/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF1408Programs for the all-inclusive care of the elderly (PACE) programs authorization modified.03/07/2007Authors added Mariani; Hausman and Murphy, E.
HF1818Vehicle restrictions modified for vehicles hauling unfinished forest products, renewable energy o...03/07/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
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
HF0949Great Outdoors Council and fund established, Clean Water Council modified, and money appropriated.03/05/2007Author added Bly
HF1170Living-at-home/block nurse programs grant amounts increased and indexed, number of programs incre...03/05/2007Authors added Tillberry and Bly
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
HF1012Rural land abutting public waters valuation provided.03/02/2007Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF1122Crow Wing County tax-forfeited land sales authorized.03/01/2007Author added Heidgerken
HF1194Coverage of glucose test strips without a prescription permitted.03/01/2007Author added Kalin
HF1248Commuter rail system construction materials sales tax exemption provided.03/01/2007Author added Kalin
SF0004Renewable energy standard established.02/28/2007Governor's action Approval 02/22/07
HF0001Children's health security account and program created, eligibility criteria and covered services...02/26/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0544State parks and trails funding provided, and money appropriated.02/26/2007Author added Bunn
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
HF0299Timber permits voluntary termination provided.02/22/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0847Counties and cities authorized to impose administrative penalties for certain traffic violations.02/22/2007Author added Gardner
HF0137Veteran-owned small businesses designated as targeted group businesses for purposes of awarding s...02/19/2007Author added Berns
HF0295State employee energy savings suggestions incentives provided.02/19/2007Author added Winkler
HF0837Debt service equalization aid increased, and equalizing factors indexed.02/19/2007Authors added Beard and Abeler
HF0897Federal income tax conformity provided relating to 2006 and 2007 provisions authorizing expensing...02/19/2007Author added Demmer and Beard
HF0710Sustainable agriculture demonstration grants provided, and money appropriated.02/16/2007Referred by Chair to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs Finance Division
HF0753Special Gold Star vehicle license plates authorized for family members of military personnel who ...02/15/2007Authors added Bly and Abeler
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
HF0078Voluntary full-day kindergarten funding authorized.02/12/2007Author added Hosch
HF0558School district sharing of superintendents incentive created, and money appropriated.02/12/2007Author added Abeler
HF0750Conference committee provisions required to have been passed by either the house of representativ...02/12/2007Author added Moe
HF0890Regional transportation planning funding provided, and money appropriated.02/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0161County and regional jail booking fees increased.02/05/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0491Family planning access increased to prevent unintended pregnancies, nurses authorized to dispense...02/05/2007Author added Clark and Greiling
HF0603Brainerd; Mississippi River crossing corridor matching funds provided, bonds issued, and money ap...02/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0650Dairy stabilization loan program established.02/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs
HF0651Family agricultural revitalization zones authorized, and value-added processing agricultural prod...02/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs
HF0652Agricultural fertilizer research and education council and program established, on-farm storage e...02/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs
HF0008Tax conformity provided for tax year 2006 to the federal teacher expense deduction, tuition subtr...02/01/2007Secretary of State Ch. 1 01/30/07
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
HF0207Criminal neglect of a vulnerable adult penalties imposed.01/25/2007Author added Abeler
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
HF0209Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board biomass facilities wood product reimbursement grant...01/19/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0004Renewable energy standard established.01/11/2007Authors added Hansen; Peterson, S.; Mariani; Bly; Wollschlager;
HF0005Early childhood family education, school readiness, and Head Start programs funding increased; an...01/11/2007Authors added Madore; Laine; Peterson, S.; and Dominguez