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Member Elect for 2007 - 2008 Paul Gardner (DFL) 53A 581 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 297-9001 Prefers interim mail at this address.



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Biography
Home: Shoreview; 890 Dawn Ave., 55126; (651) 797-4317 Occupation: Nonprofit executive Education: B.A., history, Grinnell College; M.P.A., public and nonprofit management, University of Minnesota Elected: 2006 Term: 1st
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SF3003Wholesalers of lawn fertilizer containing phosphorous required to provide retail signage.05/16/2008House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
HF3477Lending practices and default regulation provided relating to manufactured housing.05/07/2008Secretary of State Ch. 273 05/05/08
SF2996Biomass definition extended with respect to renewable energy objectives, distributed energy resou...05/07/2008Governor's action Approval 05/01/08
SF1578Consumer reports security freezes regulated, and fees provided.04/23/2008Governor's action Approval 04/21/08
HF4188Maximum property tax refund increased, income threshold for homeowners' property tax refund decre...04/21/2008Authors added Slocum and Erhardt
HF1665Consumer reports security freezes regulated, and fees provided.04/10/2008Bills identical, SF substituted on Calendar for the Day
HF2903Biomass definition extended with respect to renewable energy objectives, distributed energy resou...04/10/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF3789Retail signage required on legal limitations on the use of lawn fertilizers containing phosphorus.04/10/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
SF2653Conflict of interest exception established for certain school contracts for professional and othe...04/10/2008Governor's action Approval 04/04/08
HF4171Property taxes limited to a percentage of homeowner's income, and market value homestead credit r...04/07/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF2785Conflict of interest exception established for certain school contracts for professional and othe...03/27/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF subbed on Calendar for the Day
HF3238Sustainable water use provided; conservation rate structures, contaminated well disclosure, and g...03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3540Waste Management Act modified, principles established, construction and demolition waste recyclin...03/13/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF2777Solid waste management tax revenue disposition modified.03/10/2008Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF3755Plastic sales that do not meet specifications prohibited, and penalties provided.03/10/2008Division action, to pass as amended and return to Commerce and Labor
HF3810MinnesotaCare self-directed health care pilot option created, and money appropriated.03/04/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2804Buckthorn eradication ordinances authorized.03/03/2008Author added Scalze
HF2802Open burning of solid waste prohibited.02/25/2008Author added Slocum
HF3185Hospice services covered under general assistance medical care.02/25/2008Author added Slocum
HF3091Homeowners permitted to recover all damages incurred due to faulty construction.02/22/2008Division action, to pass as amended and return to Commerce and Labor
HF3207Century College asset preservation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/20/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2461Rice Creek North Regional Trail funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/19/2008Author added Dettmer
HF3005Groundwater monitoring wells installation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/19/2008Referred by Chair to Drinking Water Source Protection Subcommittee
HF2826Buchthorn designated as a primary noxious weed, and municipal ordinances authorized.02/14/2008Author added Sailer
HF2763Anoka County; Library governing bonding provision modified.02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
SF1857Public utilities service disconnections during winter regulated.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Energy Finance and Policy Division
HF2097Cold weather rule provided for public utilities relating to disconnections during winter.04/27/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF0457Scrap metal dealer purchase record keeping expanded relating to law enforcement, registrations re...04/26/2007Author added Otremba
SF1700Court file costs included in expenses paid on behalf of a person proceeding in forma pauperis.04/24/2007Received from Senate
HF2144Ombudsman for water pollution education and assistance position created in the Pollution Control ...03/21/2007Author added Brown
HF2054Waste management provisions modified.03/14/2007Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed Environment and Natural Resources
HF1895Court file copy costs included in expenses paid on behalf of a person proceeding in forma pauperis.03/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF1643Scrap metal dealers tax credit provided.03/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF1108Rerefined motor oils and recycled paper sales tax exemption provided.02/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0347Yard waste bags required to be compostable.02/01/2007Authors added Scalze and Abeler


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF0995Peak Oil; Governor memorialized, by resolution, to take action to prepare a plan of response and ...05/16/2008Returned from Senate with amendment
SF3775Used paint collection and process pilot program established, and reports required.05/16/2008Governor's action Veto
SF0651Polybrominated diphenyl ether manufacture and sale restricted, report required, and penalties pro...05/15/2008Veto message laid on table (clarified a portion of veto message)
HF2553Alternative compensation and settlement process provided for survivors of the I-35W catastrophe, ...05/13/2008Secretary of State Ch. 288 05/08/08
SF3455Beer kegs purchase and receipt by scrap metal dealers regulated.05/07/2008Governor's action Approval 05/01/08
HF2959Broadband service mapping project and inventory funding provided, and money appropriated.05/05/2008Author added Masin
SF2866Broadband service mapping project and inventory funding provided, and money appropriated.05/01/2008House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
HF2351State video franchising impact study required, and money appropriated.04/30/2008Committee report, to pass
HF4007Beer kegs purchase and receipt by scrap metal dealers regulated.04/30/2008Author added Morrow
HF0934Products containing commercial decabromodiphenyl ether banned, exemptions and fees provided, mult...04/21/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Ways and Means
HF4051Used paint collection and process pilot program established, and reports required.04/14/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF0380Omnibus bonding bill authorizing spending to acquire and better public lands and buildings, issui...04/10/2008Secretary of State Ch. 179 04/07/08
HF2946Strategic tree planting inclusion mandated as eligible for direct expenditures as energy conserva...04/10/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
SF3089Strategic tree planting inclusion mandated as eligible for direct expenditures as energy conserva...04/10/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF4159Vadnais Lake Area Management Organization included as a special taxing district.04/03/2008Authors added Gardner and Scalze
HF0814Teacher education and compensation helps (TEACH) program established, and money appropriated.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF1239Sexual abuse against a minor civil actions limitation period modified.03/27/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF3386Property tax exemption eligibility clarification provided for public charity institutions.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3163Construction debris and residue prohibited as cover material at disposal facilities.03/18/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF2943Transit implementation plan required to meet 80 percent of transit needs in greater Minnesota by ...03/11/2008Authors added Haws and Jaros
HF1348Ethanol producer payment program replaced with a need-based, market-driven subsidy.03/10/2008Author added Morgan
HF3182Century College funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.03/03/2008Author added Scalze
HF3640Board of Medical Practice membership removal criteria changed.03/03/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF2957Beneficial use of wastewater demonstration projects grants provided, bonds issued, and money appr...02/25/2008Division action, to pass as amended and return to Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division
HF3017Ethanol plant exemption removed from environmental impact statement requirements.02/18/2008Authors added Benson, Ruud, Dittrich and Kahn
HF3062Outdoor traditions investment funding provided for environment and natural resources purposes, bo...02/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2621Well water testing required by the Department of Health for private well owners, renters, or occu...02/14/2008Author added Gardner
HF2756Tamarack Nature Center - Destination for Discovery bonds issued and money appropriated.02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0379St. Paul Union Depot improvements provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF0381Central Corridor Transit Way between St. Paul and Minneapolis provided, bonds issued, and money a...01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF0386St. Paul to Hinckley Rush Line Corridor provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF0604Fridley; Springbrook Nature Center redevelopment funding provided, bonds issued, and money approp...01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF2543Metro North Regional Sports Facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.05/24/2007Referred by Chair to Minnesota Heritage Finance Division
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...
HF1595Statutory housing warranties recovery for breaches regulated.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Public Safety and Civil Justice
SF0184Registered nurses authorized to dispense oral contraceptives in family planning clinics; governme...05/21/2007H adopted SCC report and repassed bill
SF0997Energy programs and funding provisions expanded and modified.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Ways and Means
SF1196Manufactured home relocation trust fund established, and manufactured home park owner payments re...05/21/2007Returned from House with amendment
SF1075State Board of Investment required to divest from certain investments related to Sudan.05/19/2007Returned from House
SF1085Mercury; sale of certain mercury-containing products prohibited; sale, use, and disposal restrict...05/18/2007H adopted SCC report and repassed bill
HF1205Displaced residents relocation compensation required relating to manufactured homes.05/16/2007Re-referred to Ways and Means
HF1316Mercury; certain mercury-containing products sales prohibited; sales, use, and disposal requireme...05/16/2007Author added Sailer
HF0298Nurses authorized to dispense oral contraceptives at clinics, and governmental units definition e...05/14/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF subbed on Calendar for the Day
HF0854Video display device collection, transportation, and recycling provided; civil penalties imposed;...05/09/2007Secretary of State Ch. 48 05/08/07
HF1332Sudan; State Board of Investment divestment from certain investments relating to Sudan required.05/03/2007Author added Paymar
SF2041St. Paul Port Authority authorized to create a nonprofit corporation to own or operate a steam pr...04/30/2007Received from Senate
HR0003Per diem; a house resolution relating to member per diem expense information.04/26/2007Resolution introduced, referred to Rules and Legislative Administration
HF2295Board of Medical Practice required to bring adverse actions to district court, governor authorize...04/19/2007Author added Gardner
HF1883Income and franchise tax apportionment formula modified.04/18/2007Authors added Gardner and Norton
HF0376State contracts web site with a searchable database required, and money appropriated.04/13/2007Author added Berns
HF1621Environmental health tracking and biomonitoring program established, and money appropriated.04/13/2007Author added Hausman
HF0206Capital equipment sales tax imposition and refund eliminated.04/10/2007Author added Hansen
HF0431Transit pass income tax credit extended to nonprofit organizations.04/10/2007Author added Peterson, S.
HF0920Child care provisions modified and MFIP and basic sliding fee child care programs consolidated.04/02/2007Author added Brynaert
HF0155Children's health security account and program created, eligibility and covered services specifie...03/29/2007Author added Erhardt
HF1221Energy efficiency, conservation, energy savings, and auditing provisions modified.03/27/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Ways and Means
HF1660St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center studies and planning activities funding provided, and m...03/27/2007Authors added Urdahl, Gardner, Bly, Eken, Johnson, Sailer and Peterson, N.
HF2215Minnesota travel green program required through Explore Minnesota Tourism.03/27/2007Author added Brynaert
HF2175Public building report card required reporting energy use in public buildings on a publicly acces...03/26/2007Author added Bly
HF2313General fund forecasts additional revenues priorities modified, and money appropriated.03/26/2007Author added Westrom
HF1511Alternative minimum tax exemption amount increased.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
HF2196Waste pesticide collection program provisions modified, and minimum annual program expenditure am...03/23/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF0196Mental health provisions modified, inmate assessments required, children's mental health grants a...03/21/2007Division action, to pass as amended and return to Finance
HF1206Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act adopted.03/21/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF2176Job opportunity building zone audits data disclosure authorized, and qualified businesses require...03/21/2007Author added Scalze
HF1071Hearing aid and instrument loan bank established for infants and children who are deaf or who hav...03/20/2007Author added Loeffler
HF0979Adult basic education aid modified, GED payment increased, and money appropriated.03/19/2007Author added Tillberry
HF0916Child care centers and homes inspections and reports required.03/15/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF0856Homestead property taxes limited to a percentage of homeowner's income.03/14/2007Author added Lesch
HF2099Minnesota Historical Society grant-in-aid program provided for county and local historical societ...03/14/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2113State grants management provided.03/14/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF0976After-school community learning grant program established, and money appropriated.03/12/2007Author added Kahn
HF1745Homestead market value maximum valuation limit indexed.03/12/2007Author added Morgan
HF1802School districts falling below average revenue funding provided.03/12/2007Authors added Wollschlager, Brown and Kalin
HF0505Harassment; restraining orders authorized against Internet providers or other computer systems pu...03/08/2007Author added Gardner
HF0760Remembering With Dignity project funding provided, and money appropriated.03/05/2007Author added Gardner
HF1042Hennepin and Ramsey Counties mortgage registry and deed tax authority expiration removed.03/05/2007Author added Clark
HF1468Legislators' salaries established by council, composition of the compensation council provided, a...03/05/2007Author added Bly
HF1624St. Paul Port Authority; qualified emissions-reduction project recovery costs provided.03/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Energy Finance and Policy Division
HF0411Financial literacy curriculum incorporated into high school graduation standards economic course ...03/01/2007Author added Walker
HF0095Legislative per diem payments prohibited during a special session called because the legislature ...02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF0139Early childhood family education, school readiness, and Head Start programs funding increased; an...02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF0154General education basic formula allowance increased.02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF0544State parks and trails funding provided, and money appropriated.02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF0717Single sales apportionment accelerated relating to corporate franchise tax.02/22/2007Authors added Zellers and Demmer
HF0789Public utilities energy efficiency and conservation improvement plans required, and energy saving...02/22/2007Author added Gunther
HF0847Counties and cities authorized to impose administrative penalties for certain traffic violations.02/22/2007Author added Gardner
HF1244Motor vehicle sales tax proceeds apportionment provided.02/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0295State employee energy savings suggestions incentives provided.02/19/2007Author added Winkler
HF0563Collection, transportation, and recycling of video display devices and civil penalties provided.02/19/2007Author added McNamara
HF0694Declining enrollment school district funding increased.02/19/2007Author added Ward
HF0628Consumer purchases by credit card regulated, and identity verification required.02/15/2007Author added Slocum
HF0157School district levies modified, market value property tax credit computation modified, property ...02/12/2007Author added Hosch
HF0567Employee political activities outside the workplace restrictions forbidden.02/12/2007Author added Abeler
HF0750Conference committee provisions required to have been passed by either the house of representativ...02/12/2007Author added Moe
HF0393Geothermal heat pump uses study funded by the Public Utilities Commission.02/05/2007Authors added Bly, Erhardt and Loeffler
HF0437Pan flashing required under all exterior windows and doors.02/01/2007Authors added Gardner, Scalze and Nelson
HF0156Renewable energy standard established.01/22/2007Authors added Dittrich and Thissen