Contact Information
Rod Hamilton (R) 22B 215 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 296-5373 (800) 735-2463E-mail: rep.rod.hamilton@house.mn Prefers interim mail at this address.

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Biography
Home: Mountain Lake; 1717 Second Ave., 56159; (507) 427-3916 Occupation: Pork producer Education: Elected: 2004 Term: 2nd
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SF3473Jackson County auditor-treasurer office made appointive.04/07/2008Received from Senate
HF4134Cottonwood County; Intermediate care facility relocation provided.03/31/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF4069Excessive co-payments on drugs limited to treat multiple sclerosis.03/17/2008Referred by Chair to Health Care and Human Services Finance Division
HF4037Jackson County auditor-treasurer office made appointive.03/13/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
HF3754Jackson County nursing facility payment rates increased.03/04/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF3266Windom fire hall funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/20/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF3267Mountain Lake fire and ambulance facility construction funding provided, bonds issued, and money ...02/20/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF3268Worthington fire hall funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/20/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2574Windom Dam renovation or removal funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2583Jackson County Prairie Ecology Center funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2589Worthington Regional Hospital included in privatization retirement coverage.02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF1646Worthington redevelopment grant requirements clarified.02/05/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2393Lakefield Nursing Home pension benefits provided upon privatization.03/29/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF2062Grain Inspection, Weighing, Sampling, and Analysis Act repealed.03/13/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs
HF1436Relative agricultural homestead minimum acreage modified.03/12/2007Author added Demmer
HF1882Worthington campus of Minnesota West Community and Technical College; YMCA facility construction ...03/09/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF1668Monosloped roofs used for livestock operations property tax exemption provided.03/08/2007Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF1073Prescription drug removal from the formulary notice required.03/05/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF1315Minnesota Commission on New Americans established, appointments provided, and money appropriated.02/26/2007Author added Simon
HF0535Agricultural-based bioscience training and testing center funding provided, and money appropriated.02/19/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0427Medical assistance operating payment rates for low-payment rate nursing facilities adjusted, and ...02/08/2007Author added Abeler
HF0389Independent School District No. 2895, Jackson County Central, fund transfer authorized.02/01/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0426Workforce development fund for extended employment services for persons with severe disabilities ...02/01/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF4256Agricultural product definition expanded for purposes of property taxation.05/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
SF3563Continuing care provisions changes made, licensing fines and senior nutrition appropriations clar...05/17/2008Governor's action Approval 05/15/08
SF3683Omnibus agriculture and veteran policy bill, and money appropriated.05/13/2008Governor's action Approval 05/12/08
HF4075Bovine tuberculosis control provided in certain areas, and money appropriated.05/07/2008Secretary of State Ch. 274 05/05/08
SF3256Day training and habilitation program license requirements modified.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
SF2667Radiation therapy facility construction moratorium extended in specified counties.04/30/2008Governor's action Approval 04/24/08
HF2172Charter school students authorized to participate in extracurricular activities in their resident...04/23/2008Author added Ward
HF3902Omnibus agriculture and veteran policy bill, and money appropriated04/23/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
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
HF3559Day training and habilitation program license requirements modified.04/10/2008Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF3579Continuing care provisions changes made, Title 3 funding allocation reduction prohibited, senior ...04/10/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
SF3581Pharmacy practice provisions modified.04/07/2008Received from Senate
HF0011State expenditure forecasts required to include a projected inflation adjustment.04/03/2008Resolution introduced, referred to Rules and Legislative Administration
HR0011A house resolution recognizing April as the Month of the Military Child in Minnesota.04/03/2008Resolution introduced, referred to Rules and Legislative Administration
SF3050Minnesota Agriculture Education Leadership Council expiration date modified.03/28/2008Referred by Chair to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs Finance Division
HF1219Milk truck weight exemption sunset date repealed.03/25/2008Secretary of State Ch. 159 03/20/08
HF3334Local renewable energy initiative enacted to finance small-scale renewable energy projects, accou...03/18/2008Referred by Chair to Capital Investment Finance Division
HF2683Minnesota Agriculture Education Leadership Council expiration date modified.03/17/2008Referred by Chair to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs Finance Division
HF3265Radiation therapy facility construction moratorium extended in specified counties.03/17/2008Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF3400Long-term care rate adjustments provided, long-term care employee health insurance costs funding ...03/17/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF4038Bovine tuberculosis control provided.03/17/2008Author added Magnus
HF4054Board of Medical Practice prohibited from bringing a disciplinary action against a physician for ...03/17/2008Author added Hamilton
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...
HF3947Abortion; Saline amniocentesis prohibited and civil and criminal penalties provided.03/10/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF2671Nursing facility payment rates required to recognize pension benefit costs.03/05/2008Referred by Chair to Health Care and Human Services Finance Division
HF2942Livestock investment grant program created and money appropriated.03/05/2008Author added Fritz
HF3778Nursing facility payment rates increased to offset property tax payments.03/05/2008Author added Bly
HF3834Pharmacy practice provisions modified.03/05/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF3750Driver hours of service provision modified.03/04/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance Division
HF3759Faribault County nursing facility payment rate increased.03/04/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF3760Martin County nursing facility payment rates increased.03/04/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF3450Rural hospital payment adjustment expanded to include additional diagnosis-related groups.03/03/2008Author added Haws
HF3451Rural hospital payment adjustment expanded to include all diagnosis-related groups.03/03/2008Author added Haws
HF2185Healthy child development within communities grant program established, and money appropriated.02/21/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF3310Fergus Falls; Luverne; Nursing facility payment rates increased to geographic group III median rate.02/21/2008Referred by Chair to Health Care and Human Services Finance Division
HF2559Wind energy production tax removed from county apportionment deduction for school districts.02/19/2008Author added Hamilton
HF2709Wind energy revenue payments to school districts restored.02/19/2008Author added Gottwalt
HF3018Fairmont; Winnebago Avenue Sports Complex funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/19/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF3020Martin County Community Center funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/19/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF3035Hunters', Anglers', and Trappers' Bill of Rights adopted establishing and protecting specified ri...02/19/2008Author added Gottwalt
HF3094Ramsey County; Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare renovation funding provided, and money ap...02/19/2008Author added Ward
HF2892Minnesota Job Skills Partnership programs modified, and money appropriated.02/18/2008Authors added Ward and Moe
HF3106Ethanol plant expansion discretionary environmental impact statements provision provided.02/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
HF3179Minnesota River Basin floodplain management funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1099Lewis and Clark Rural Water System grants appropriations converted from the bonds proceeds fund t...02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
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
HF2715Rock and Nobles Counties rail line state loans forgiven or converted to grants.02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1785Railroad track rehabilitation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF0111Preventive health care promoted by requiring high deductible health plans used with a health savi...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Commerce and Labor
HF0415Noise standards exemptions extended.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0634State Children's Health Insurance Program; Congress memorialized, by resolution, to support and r...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Health and Human Services
SF0653Resident tuition regulated.05/21/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
SF0886Global marketplace; a resolution memorializing the President and Congress to promote the United S...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Higher Education and Work Force Develo...
HF0771Global marketplace; a resolution memorializing the President and Congress to promote the United S...05/18/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF2490Compensation Council provided the authority to establish salaries for legislators, judges, and co...05/16/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Rules and Legislative Administration
HF1077Language interpreter services coverage required for health plan and medical assistance enrollees,...05/15/2007Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed Rules and Legislative Administration
SF0358Adoption information assistance provided to genetic siblings.05/09/2007Governor's action Approval 05/08/07
HR0005Day of Prayer; a house resolution recognizing May 3, 2007, as a Day of Prayer in Minnesota.05/03/2007Resolution introduced
HF1602Teachers additional retirement benefits provided, and money appropriated.04/25/2007Author added Knuth
HF2448Biofuel; lignocellulosic ethanol production grant authorized, and money appropriated.04/24/2007Authors added Bly and Brynaert
HF1400Adoption; genetic siblings provided information assistance regarding other siblings.04/19/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF2200Hydrogen use as energy resource promoted to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, and money appro...04/18/2007Author added Ruth
HF1845Marriage recognized as a union between one man and one woman, and constitutional amendment proposed.04/13/2007Author added Erickson
HF2413State Budget and Capital Reform Act of 2007 adopted proposing various changes to state finance, r...04/10/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF0873Centers for Independent Living funding provided, and money appropriated.04/02/2007Authors added Ruth and Hosch
HF0499Chemical use assessments modified, chemical assessors and providers regulated, and duties imposed...03/27/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
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
HF0721Long-term care provisions modified, provider rates increased, new nursing facility case mix indic...03/23/2007Author added Wollschlager
HF0722Resident tuition regulated.03/22/2007Author stricken Masin
HF2316Renewable energy agency authorized with the powers of a municipal power agency, and claims handli...03/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Energy Finance and Policy Division
HF0231Greater Minnesota business development investment fund established, and money appropriated.03/21/2007Author added Morrow
HF0769Native plant agronomic research funding provided, technical advisory committee established, and m...03/15/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0044Rural Minnesota Catch-Up Credit provided allowing a credit against the income tax of an employer ...03/13/2007Author added Hamilton
HF2077NextGen Energy Board established, renewable energy technology funding provided, and money appropr...03/13/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0276MinnesotaCare self-employed farmers income definition modified.03/12/2007Authors added Fritz and Sailer
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
HF0568Beginning farmers income tax credit for sales or rentals of agricultural assets and farmer financ...03/08/2007Author added Koenen
HF0964Motor vehicle sales tax proceeds allocated.03/08/2007Author added Westrom
HF0158Farm machinery definition expanded, and livestock farming operations construction materials sales...03/07/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
HF0975Comprehensive school reform funding provided to replace reduced federal funds, and money appropri...03/07/2007Authors added Slocum and Walker
HF1373Roadsides for wildlife program funding provided, and money appropriated.03/07/2007Author added Slocum
HF1600E85-capable vehicles' registration renewal notice required to inform owners of all service statio...03/07/2007Author added Lanning
HF1806Health professional education loan forgiveness program expanded for child mental health professio...03/07/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0101Agricultural land excluded from the tax base for school bonded debt levies.03/05/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0187Estate tax federal exemption amount conformity provided.03/05/2007Author added Ruth
HF0884Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council funding provided, and money appropriated.03/05/2007Author added Ruth
HF1149Rural Policy and Development Center fund grant provided, and money appropriated.03/05/2007Author added Bly
HF0400Nursing facilities for the provision of additional specialized services contracts allowed, reimbu...03/01/2007Authors added Slocum and Ward
HF1297Intermediate care facilities for persons with developmental disabilities, community service provi...03/01/2007Authors added Hamilton and Lillie
HF0401Nursing facility moratorium exception proposals criteria provided, allowable equipment interest l...02/26/2007Author added Lanning
HF1150Rural Policy and Development Center funding provided, and money appropriated.02/20/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0897Federal income tax conformity provided relating to 2006 and 2007 provisions authorizing expensing...02/19/2007Author added Demmer and Beard
HF0963Local bridge replacement and rehabilitation and local road improvement program funding provided, ...02/19/2007Author added Eastland
HF1140County and district agricultural societies funding provided, and money appropriated.02/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0055Nursing facility payment rates increased to the geographic group III median rate.02/15/2007Author added Bly
HF0747Citizenship income tax credit provided, and money appropriated.02/15/2007Author added Slocum
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
HF0281Local governmental planning assistance provided, regional development commissions required to sub...02/14/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0518Licensed nursing home beds surcharge reduced.02/12/2007Author added Abeler
HF0890Regional transportation planning funding provided, and money appropriated.02/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0497Rural Finance Authority loan funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/08/2007Author added Shimanski
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
HF0487Independent School District No. 2884, Red Rock Central, fund transfer authorized.02/02/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0488Independent School District No. 81, Comfrey, fund transfer authorized.02/02/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0485Floodplain management funding provided, and money appropriated.02/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
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
HF0251Tax Reform Action Commission established, appointments provided, report to legislature required, ...01/29/2007Authors added Ruud and Benson
HF0191Anglers allowed to use two lines and two hooks while fishing.01/18/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
HF0052Dairy operations income and corporate franchise tax provided for qualifying investments in dairy ...01/16/2007Author added Moe
HF0064Dairy and livestock investment income and corporate franchise credit provided for qualifying inve...01/16/2007Author added Moe
HF0103Tax conformity provided for tax year 2006 to the federal teacher expense deduction, tuition subtr...01/16/2007Authors added Garofalo, Tingelstad, Wardlow and Ruth