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Ron Erhardt (R) 41A 245 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 296-4363 E-mail: rep.ron.erhardt@house.mn



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Biography
Home: Edina; * 4214 Sunnyside Road, 55424; (952) 927-9437 Occupation: Financial planner Education: B.A., psychology, B.B.A., general business, University of Minnesota Elected: 1990 Term: 9th* Prefers interim mail at this address.
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF4059Reproductive privacy right established.03/13/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF3914Motor vehicles required one license plate.03/10/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance Division
HF3833Household good motor carrier requirements amended, system of permits changed to registration, obs...03/05/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2348Seasonal recreational property tax refund provided.02/19/2008Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HC0005A house concurrent resolution establishing a committee on immigration matters in both houses of t...02/12/2008Resolution introduced, referred to Rules and Legislative Administration
HF2551Clothing sales tax exemption repealed, sales tax rate decreased, income tax credit established, l...05/21/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0431Transit pass income tax credit extended to nonprofit organizations.04/10/2007Author added Peterson, S.
HF1713Household goods movers requirements modified.04/10/2007Author stricken Ruth
HF1902Seasonal recreational property tax refund provided.03/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF1816Local transportation levies limited.03/09/2007Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF0023County wheelage tax authorized, vehicle registration tax provisions modified, transit fund and ac...03/08/2007Author added Koenen
HF1502Seasonal recreational property exempted from the state general property tax levy.03/07/2007Authors added Slocum and Abeler
HF1803Legislative salaries increased.03/07/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Rules and Legislative Administration
HF1217Road and bridge maintenance construction materials sales tax exemption provided.02/26/2007Author added Beard
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
HF0713Special motor vehicle license plates authorized for all disabled veterans.02/15/2007Author added Abeler
HF0714Special motorcycle license plates authorized for combat wounded veterans.02/15/2007Author added Abeler
HF0718Federal tax conformity provided for individual income, corporate franchise, estate taxes, and pro...02/08/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0491Family planning access increased to prevent unintended pregnancies, nurses authorized to dispense...02/05/2007Author added Clark and Greiling
HF0148Residential homestead property first tier classification rate valuation limit indexing provided.01/22/2007Author added Abeler
HF0107Wagering losses treatment modified under the alternative minimum tax.01/11/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF0615Sexually transmitted infections and diseases education program modified, and information on immun...05/18/2008Special Order
SF0960Dependent definition modified relating to group benefits for local government officers and employ...05/18/2008Governor's action Veto
SF2492Environment and natural resources funding provided, trust fund repayments provided, and money app...05/18/2008Conference committee report#
HF2554Special session convened by majority vote of both houses of the legislature or by order of the pr...05/17/2008Amended
HF3090Department of Transportation position provisions modified.05/17/2008Special Order: Amended
SF2833Abigail Taylor Pool Safety Act adopted requiring public pools and spas to be equipped with anti-e...05/17/2008Governor's action Approval 05/16/08
HF3800Omnibus transportation and transit policy bill; transportation-related program or activity provis...05/16/2008Motion did not prevail
SF0100Stem cell research state policy established authorizing the University of Minnesota to spend stat...05/16/2008Senate concurred and repassed bill
SF2965Gestational carrier arrangements regulated, and intended parents rights under assisted reproducti...05/16/2008Governor's action Veto
SF3193Adoption record and original birth certificate governing provisions modified.05/16/2008Governor's action Veto
HF2553Alternative compensation and settlement process provided for survivors of the I-35W catastrophe, ...05/13/2008Secretary of State Ch. 288 05/08/08
SF1605Provisional driver's license curfew and passenger restrictions imposed.05/12/2008House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
SF2988School bus driver type III qualifications established, and penalties provided.05/07/2008Governor's action Approval 05/04/05
HF3371Birth record access allowed to adopted persons.05/05/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
SF30692008 U.S. Women's Open temporary permits required for passenger vehicles.05/05/2008Governor's action Approval 04/30/08
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
HF3448Gestational carrier arrangements regulated.04/28/2008Author added Ruud
HF2469Dog and Cat Breeders Act adopted providing standards of care for dog and cat breeders, authorizin...04/24/2008Author added Masin
HF4196School finance system modified, and a new education funding framework created.04/23/2008Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF4188Maximum property tax refund increased, income threshold for homeowners' property tax refund decre...04/21/2008Authors added Slocum and Erhardt
SF2402Board of Accountancy governing provisions modified.04/21/2008Governor's action Approval 04/17/08
HF35582008 U.S. Women's Open temporary permits required for passenger vehicles.04/17/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF3315Small business research and development credit allowed, and money appropriated.04/16/2008Author added Erhardt
HF3575School bus driver type III qualifications established, penalties provided, and rulemaking authori...04/16/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF3586Education tax credit equity and opportunity provided.04/16/2008Author added Brod
HF3812Public pool and spa anti-entrapment devices or systems required.04/15/2008Division action, to pass as amended and return to Finance
HF1097Dependent definition modified relating to group benefits for local government officers and employ...04/10/2008Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF2628Provisional driver's license requirements modified.04/02/2008Author added Gottwalt
HF2459Pesticides application information access expanded.03/31/2008Author stricken Peterson, A.
HF3122Metropolitan Council funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3248Municipalities authorized to establish street improvement districts and apportion street improvem...03/27/2008Author added Heidgerken
HF3386Property tax exemption eligibility clarification provided for public charity institutions.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF0105Passenger restraint required for children under age eight in motor vehicles.03/25/2008Author added Tillberry
HF3104Lease levy funding limit removed.03/25/2008Author added Bunn
HF3591Infertility treatments health plan coverage required.03/18/2008Author added Simon
HF4073Long-term care insurance credit increased.03/18/2008Author added Erhardt
HF3896Walkways required by certain railroad tracks.03/17/2008Author added Slocum
HF2811Board of Accountancy governing provisions modified.03/11/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology ...
HF2745Environment and natural resources trust fund repayment provided, and money appropriated.03/06/2008Division action, to pass as amended and return to Finance
HF3324Pistol and semiautomatic military-style assault weapons transfer provisions modified.03/04/2008Author stricken Peterson, N.
HF0311Cell phones; moving violation fines doubled when committed while operating mobile phone.03/03/2008Author added Haws
HF0581I-494 corridor transit way feasibility study provided, and money appropriated.03/03/2008Author added Hortman
HF3110Referendum allowance limit eliminated.03/03/2008Author added Peterson, S.
HF2800Transportation finance bill appropriating money for highway maintenance, local roads, emergency r...02/28/2008Secretary of State Ch. 152 02/25/08
HF3336Homesteads owned by persons age 65 years or older taxable market value increase prohibited.02/26/2008Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF1392Hydrogen renewable energy initiative established, hydrogen energy use policies established, and m...02/25/2008Referred by Chair to Capital Investment Finance Division
HF3108Inflationary adjustment limitation removed.02/25/2008Author added Simon
HF3111Location equity index created, general education revenue formula modified, school district revenu...02/25/2008Author added Simon
HF3370U.S. Highway 169 and Bren Road/Londonderry Road interchange design funding provided, bonds issued...02/25/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2185Healthy child development within communities grant program established, and money appropriated.02/21/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF2665General obligation bonds authorized as additional revenue source for trunk highway funding; and c...02/20/2008Author added Shimanski
HF3062Outdoor traditions investment funding provided for environment and natural resources purposes, bo...02/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0439Lake property sellers required to disclose and provide to buyers known existing land surveys.02/15/2008Division action, to pass as amended and return to Commerce and Labor
HF2468University of Minnesota; Delaware building renovation funding provided for use as a biomedical sc...02/14/2008Recalled by Chair Finance
HF2902Minneapolis; Lowry Avenue Bridge funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/14/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2501Mourning dove hunting prohibited.02/12/2008Author stricken Pelowski
HF0381Central Corridor Transit Way between St. Paul and Minneapolis provided, bonds issued, and money a...01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF0592Diseased shade trees removal and replacement funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF1481Bloomington; Hyland K70 ski jump funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF0375Global Warming Mitigation Act adopted, goals and plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions provide...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Energy Finance and Policy Division
HF0524Campaign finance disclosure requirements modified, independent expenditures by political party un...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Governmental Operations, Reform, Techn...
HF0529Amino acid-based elemental formula health insurance coverage required.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Commerce and Labor
HF0946Omnibus transportation finance bill appropriating money for transportation, Metropolitan Council,...05/21/2007Motion to override veto
HF1492Metropolitan Council discount bus passes authorized for charitable organizations.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
HF1762City charter commission discharge mechanism provided.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
HF1781Motor carrier insurance requirements regulated.05/21/2007Gen Ord: Stricken and re-referred to Rules and Administration
SF0145Next Generation Energy Act of 2007 adopted.05/21/2007H adopted SCC report and repassed bill
SF0653Resident tuition regulated.05/21/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
SF1398Patient visitation by health care agents provided; visitation rights and the right to designate a...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Health and Human Services
SF1753Airport funding and state airports fund advisory task force established, report required, and mon...05/20/2007House conferees Dill; Rukavina; Beard
HF0278Deer license surcharge imposed for deer management, venison donations provided, and money appropr...05/19/2007Authors added Bly and Wollschlager
HF0532Military personnel utility and other contracts regulated, and cancellations authorized.05/18/2007Senate adopted conference committee report, bill repassed
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
SF0238Secondhand smoke hazard public policy established to protect employees and the general public.05/17/2007Governor's action Approval 05/16/07
HF1940Airport funding advisory task force and state airports fund established, and money appropriated.05/15/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Ways and Means
HF0436Next Generation Energy Act of 2007 adopted establishing energy policy goals, and providing for re...05/10/2007Author added Loeffler
HF0854Video display device collection, transportation, and recycling provided; civil penalties imposed;...05/09/2007Secretary of State Ch. 48 05/08/07
SF1266Hospital emergency rooms required to provide emergency contraception, prophylactic antibiotics an...05/08/2007Governor's action Approval 05/04/07
HF0293Environment and natural resources funding provided, Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota R...05/04/2007Secretary of State Ch. 30 05/03/07
HF1589Patient visitation by health care agents provided, and visitation rights and right to designate a...05/04/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
SF1105Health risk limits and reporting required for certain perfluorochemicals.05/04/2007Governor's action Approval 05/03/07
HF0622Retired pensioners income tax subtraction provided.05/03/2007Author added Demmer
HF0034Stem cell research state policy established authorizing the University of Minnesota to spend stat...05/01/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF1444Health risk limits established for perfluorochemicals, and report required.04/24/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF2441Corporate franchise tax sales definition from performance of services for regulated investment co...04/20/2007Author added Kohls
HF1442Compassionate Care of Sexual Assault Victims Act requiring hospital emergency rooms to provide em...04/19/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF1883Income and franchise tax apportionment formula modified.04/18/2007Authors added Gardner and Norton
SF0924Major highway projects annual report required.04/18/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
SF0958Geotechnical investigation property entry authorized, reestablishment cost limits provided, bridg...04/18/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
SF1161Highway contracts regulated.04/18/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
HF0763Highway contracts regulation modified.04/10/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF1046Dog and Cat Breeders Act adopted providing standards of care, and appropriating money.04/10/2007Author added Paymar
HF2067Linden Hills Power and Light community digester and neighborhood district heating and cooling dem...04/02/2007Author added Erhardt
HF0155Children's health security account and program created, eligibility and covered services specifie...03/29/2007Author added Erhardt
HF1084Special education programs funding increased and restored.03/27/2007Author added Lillie
SF0156I-94 designated as Purple Heart Trail.03/27/2007Received from Senate
HF0305Freedom to Breathe Act of 2007 adopted establishing public policy to protect employees and the pu...03/26/2007Referred by committee to as amended, Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Division
HF1584School district operating cost differential revenue provided.03/26/2007Author added Walker
HF1618Domestic partners of state employees provided health insurance benefits if they are also made ava...03/24/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1714Railroad Walkways Safety Act adopted, state rail safety inspector position established, special a...03/24/2007Author added Abeler
HF1235Zebra mussel control pilot program established, and money appropriated.03/23/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and 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
HF1417Kandiyohi County; Green Lake Eurasian water milfoil pilot project established.03/23/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF1483Regional water quality protection and restoration provided, and money appropriated.03/23/2007Committee report, without further rec to amend, re-refer to Finance
HF1515Debt management services regulated, and money appropriated.03/23/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1567Special education programs funding restored, and special education appropriation made open and st...03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF1585Special education programs funding restored, special education revenue formulas fully funded, and...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
HF0722Resident tuition regulated.03/22/2007Author stricken Masin
HF1058Automatic enforcement of official traffic-control devices authorized.03/21/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF2257Local construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, and airports construction materials sales t...03/20/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0081Long-term capital gains income tax exclusion provided.03/19/2007Author added Erhardt
HF0528Impounded vehicle sales authorized after voluntary transfer, notice and right to reclaim contents...03/19/2007Author stricken Severson
HF1630Pavement life-cycle cost analysis required to compare paving materials in certain highway contracts.03/19/2007Referred by Chair to Transportation and Transit Policy Subcommittee
HF2188Driver's license road examination required upon every third renewal.03/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2197I-94 designated as the Purple Heart Trail.03/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance Division
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
HF1924Metropolitan fiscal disparities program study required, and money appropriated.03/15/2007Author added Loeffler
HF0639Greenhouse motor vehicle emissions reduction initiative enacted, statewide transportation plan mo...03/14/2007Division action, to pass as amended and return to Transportation Finance Division
HF1927Tax compliance auditors retention improvement funding provided, merit pay required, and money app...03/14/2007Authors added Moe and Ward
HF0533Veterans' tuition assistance provided for military veterans and their surviving spouses and child...03/13/2007Author added Sailer
HF1610Agricultural society authorized to retain certain admissions sales tax proceeds.03/13/2007Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed Taxes
HF1829Trunk Highway No. 100 reconstruction funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.03/12/2007Author added Erhardt
HF1900Property bordering public waters reduced class tax rate provided.03/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF1920Local transportation sales taxes authorized through joint powers boards, and grants for transport...03/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1867Vehicle registration taxes, title transaction fees, and driver's license fees increased.03/08/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1112Transit fund established, metropolitan sales tax imposed and funds dedicated to transit, and moto...03/07/2007Author added Kahn
HF1463Metropolitan area sales tax referendum required to impose a tax for transportation and transit, c...03/07/2007Author added Slocum
HF1042Hennepin and Ramsey Counties mortgage registry and deed tax authority expiration removed.03/05/2007Author added Clark
HF1635Highway safety improvement account established, and eligible purposes modified for expenditure of...03/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1636Trunk highway interchanges construction funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.03/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
SF0122Seat belts; passenger restraint required for children under the age of eight in motor vehicles.03/05/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0667Major highway projects annual report filing required.03/01/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0950Fourth Judicial District obsolete references and provisions removed, unintentional repeal correct...03/01/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1188Protection of ecological value and riparian rights in issuing aquatic farm licenses provided.03/01/2007Author added Cornish
HF1194Coverage of glucose test strips without a prescription permitted.03/01/2007Author added Kalin
SF0106Legislators payment timing modified, and payments authorized for additional travel during special...03/01/2007Received from Senate
HF0366Equity revenue increased for school districts above the 95th percentile.02/26/2007Author added Erhardt
HF0590Property tax statement required to contain additional information.02/26/2007Author added Anderson, S.
HF0805Inflationary adjustment limitation removed relating to school district referendum allowance limit.02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF0098Equity revenue increased for school districts above the 95th percentile.02/22/2007Author added Ruud
HF0998Local government purchases sales tax eliminated.02/22/2007Authors added Slocum and Anderson, S.
HF1201I-35E speed limit designated in St. Paul.02/22/2007Author added Erhardt
HF1244Motor vehicle sales tax proceeds apportionment provided.02/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1322World language four-credit requirement established.02/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF0507Zero discharge grants provided to municipalities for wastewater treatment facilities.02/19/2007Author added McNamara
HF0508Zero discharge requirements provided for wastewater treatment grants and loans to municipalities.02/19/2007Author added McNamara
HF0563Collection, transportation, and recycling of video display devices and civil penalties provided.02/19/2007Author added McNamara
HF0654Diseased shade tree removal and replacement funding provided, and money appropriated.02/19/2007Author added Abeler
HF1031I-494 median safety barrier construction funding provided, and money appropriated.02/19/2007Author added Peterson, S.
HF0834Metropolitan Regional Parks System funding provided, and money appropriated.02/15/2007Authors added Slocum and Mahoney
HF0871National Service Trust educational awards income tax subtraction authorized.02/15/2007Author added Slocum
HF0246Metropolitan Council required to study and report on light rail and commuter rail feasibility for...02/13/2007Division action, to pass as amended and return to Finance
HF0530Human papilloma virus vaccination of female children required, and educational materials developed.02/12/2007Authors changed Ruud (stricken), Kahn (chief)
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
HF0121Citizenship proof required to file for specified offices, voters required to provide picture iden...02/08/2007Author added Shimanski
HF0526School district operating cost differential study required, and money appropriated.02/08/2007Authors added Anderson, S., and Scalze
HF0735State entry authorized onto real property for geotechnical investigation under eminent domain, br...02/08/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0393Geothermal heat pump uses study funded by the Public Utilities Commission.02/05/2007Authors added Bly, Erhardt and Loeffler
HF0565Trunk Highway No. 95 bridge construction authorized, state trunk highway bonds issued, and money ...02/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0018Motor vehicle sales tax proceeds allocated.01/29/2007Author added Gottwalt
HF0227Legislators per diem compensation payment timing modified, and additional travel payments during ...01/29/2007Author added Loeffler
HF0292Video display devices collection, transportation, and recycling provided.01/29/2007Authors added Erhardt and Abeler