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Bill Hilty (DFL) 08A 559 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 296-4308 (800) 788-1329E-mail: rep.bill.hilty@house.mn



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Biography
Home: Finlayson; * 64105 Norway Spruce Road, 55735; (320) 233-6626 Occupation: Education: B.S., psychology, Purdue University; M.A., English, Purdue University Elected: 1996 Term: 6th* Prefers interim mail at this address.
Bills 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
HF3699Write-in absentee ballot use authorized, discretionary partial recounts provided, procedures spec...05/13/2008Returned from Senate with amendment
SF2706Energy usage performance standards provided for development and application.05/13/2008Governor's action Approval 05/08/08
SF3337Omnibus energy bill05/13/2008Governor's action Approval 05/12/08
HF3729Legislative Energy Commission established, and Legislative Electric Energy Task Force abolished, ...05/01/2008Received from House
HF3662Public hearing and testimony provided before making an appointment to fill county board vacancy, ...04/30/2008Secretary of State Ch. 246 04/28/08
SF1298Voter registration procedures, filing requirements, voting procedures, election day prohibitions,...04/30/2008Governor's action Approval 04/25/05
SF3520Wind energy property rights regulated, Legislative Energy Task Force duties eliminated, and publi...04/28/2008Calendar: Third reading Passed
HF3661Greenhouse gasses with high global warming potential emissions or leakage report required, sale o...04/10/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF2305Energy activities funding provided, mortgage companies and licensees provisions modified, credit ...03/26/2008Division action, to pass as amended and return to Finance
HF0404Minnesota Responsible Business Corporation Act adopted providing for incorporation of socially re...03/19/2008Author added Murphy, E.
HF3929Limited towns exempted from voting system requirement in certain situations.03/18/2008Author added Heidgerken
HF4080Environmental learning centers exempted from certain space requirements.03/17/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF3401Energy usage performance standards provided for development and application.03/13/2008Author added Bly
HF3578Propane purchase program terms clarified.03/12/2008Division action, to pass as amended and return to Finance
HF3866Cumulative suspensions of drivers' licenses halted.03/11/2008Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF3879Property rights related to wind energy regulated.03/06/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Energy Finance and Policy Division
HF3663Captioning required for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers on certain campaign communications.03/03/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF3700Districting principles established for legislative and congressional plans, appointment of a comm...03/03/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF3529Cold weather protection provided for delivered fuel residential heating customers.02/28/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Energy Finance and Policy Division
HF1392Hydrogen renewable energy initiative established, hydrogen energy use policies established, and m...02/25/2008Referred by Chair to Capital Investment Finance Division
HF3455Election provisions modified relating to military identification and transmission of electronic b...02/25/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF2563Big Lake Area Sanitary District wastewater treatment system funding provided, bonds issued, and m...02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2564Barnum supply well funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2565Carlton supply well funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2566Moose Lake wastewater collection and treatment facility project funding provided, bonds issued, a...02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2947Moose Lake South Substation Expansion Project funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropria...02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2815Moose Lake sex offender treatment program facilities phase 2 expansion funding provided, bonds is...02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1102Fond du Lac Technical and Community College land acquisition funding provided, bonds issued, and ...02/05/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
SF0145Next Generation Energy Act of 2007 adopted.05/21/2007H adopted SCC report and repassed bill
SF1200Public Utilities Commission monthly reports from utilities required regarding residential accounts.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Energy Finance and Policy Division
SF1048Indian Affairs Council membership and other provisions modified.05/20/2007H adopted SCC report and repassed bill
SF2226Private cemeteries provisions clarified.05/19/2007H adopted SCC report and repassed bill
HF0436Next Generation Energy Act of 2007 adopted establishing energy policy goals, and providing for re...05/10/2007Author added Loeffler
HF1710Private cemeteries clarified.05/01/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF1453Public Utilities Commission monthly reports required from utilities regarding residential accounts.04/19/2007Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF1051Indian Affairs Council membership and other provisions modified.04/13/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF2307Global Warming Preparedness Act of 2007 adopted; rulemaking and reporting relating to statewide g...03/27/2007Author added Moe
HF2306Public Utilities Commission required to initiate proceeding regarding interconnection of distribu...03/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Energy Finance and Policy Division
HF1223Elections; postsecondary institutions required to submit student residential housing lists, eligi...03/20/2007Recalled by Chair
HF1644Renewable energy research funding provided for the University of Minnesota sunset date delayed.03/20/2007Authors added Loeffler and Bly
HF1897Dry cask storage at Monticello stay on Public Utilities Commission decisions extended.03/20/2007Author added Bly
HF0160Help America Vote Act account appropriations transfer authorized.03/15/2007Secretary of State Ch. 5 03/14/07
HF1110Election definitions and procedures modified, complaint and resolution process established, penal...03/15/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1070Consumer Assurance of Radiologic Excellence Act adopted providing public access to quality medica...03/08/2007Referred by Chair to Licensing Subcommittee
HF0885Cloquet local sales tax authorized.02/27/2007Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF0553Renewable energy economic development strategy required.02/08/2007Author added Kalin
HF0468United States Senate vacancy election procedures specified.02/05/2007Author added Kahn
HF0405Culkin rest area on I-35 reopened.02/01/2007Author added Lenczewski


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF3669Government energy improvement investment program created, report required, and money appropriated.05/18/2008Author added Clark
SF0960Dependent definition modified relating to group benefits for local government officers and employ...05/18/2008Governor's action Veto
SF3096Energy improvement financing programs for state and local governments; green economy application;...05/17/2008Conference committee report#
SF0100Stem cell research state policy established authorizing the University of Minnesota to spend stat...05/16/2008Senate concurred and repassed bill
HF3195Legislative Greenhouse Gas Advisory Group established, cap and trade studies and reports required...05/15/2008Senate adopted conference committee report, bill repassed
HF3585Community based energy development projects05/15/2008Secretary of State Ch. 303 05/13/08
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)
HF3172Election provisions modified relating to lobbying, preelection reports, affidavits, campaign adve...05/13/2008Secretary of State Ch. 295 05/12/08
HF3367Closed meetings required to be recorded, and attorney fees granted.05/13/2008Returned from Senate with amendment
HF3574Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center Authority authorized to enter construction work contra...05/12/2008Bill was repassed as amended by the Senate
SF0599Cuba; a resolution urging the President and Congress to end trade, financial, and travel restrict...04/30/2008Secretary of State Res. 1 04/25/08
HF2100Bisphenol-A and phthalates or replacment chemicals prohibited in children's products and Minnesot...04/24/2008Author added Masin
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
HF3343Wind energy conversion system aggregation program created, and money appropriated.04/21/2008Committee report, to pass
HF3843Renewable energy standard required certain amount of solar-produced energy.04/21/2008Author added Heidgerken
SF1218Absent voters procedures and requirements modified, and voter registration information privacy pr...04/21/2008Governor's action Approval 04/17/08
HF1097Dependent definition modified relating to group benefits for local government officers and employ...04/10/2008Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
SF3147Accessible electronic information service for blind and disabled persons sunset repealed.04/10/2008Governor's action Approval 04/04/08
HF2522Health care availability and affordability guaranteed, Minnesota Health Care Plan established, re...04/07/2008Motion to suspend rules and place upon final passage
HF0011State expenditure forecasts required to include a projected inflation adjustment.04/03/2008Resolution introduced, referred to Rules and Legislative Administration
HF2459Pesticides application information access expanded.03/31/2008Author stricken Peterson, A.
HF3386Property tax exemption eligibility clarification provided for public charity institutions.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3650Retail sale of toys prohibited that have been recalled for safety reasons.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF4119Health care availability and affordability for Minnesota children guaranteed, Minnesota Health Pl...03/27/2008Author added Scalze
HF4060Regional Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Cap and Trade Accord; Memorializing the governor to in...03/25/2008Motion to re-refer Environment and Natural Resources
HF3739Accessible electronic information service for blind and disabled persons sunset repealed.03/19/2008Recalled by Chair Commerce and Labor
HF3334Local renewable energy initiative enacted to finance small-scale renewable energy projects, accou...03/18/2008Referred by Chair to Capital Investment Finance Division
HF3717Large electric generating plant site or route selection for high-voltage transmission line provis...03/17/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF4083Credit, insurance, and other credit information use regulated.03/17/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
HF3545Gas purchase and sale reporting required, air conditioner leakage rates in motor vehicles disclos...03/13/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF3552NextGen Energy Board member added, sunset date removed, and appropriation modified.03/13/2008Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HR0009A house resolution relating to the sovereign status of federally recognized American Indian tribe...03/11/2008Resolution introduced, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elections
HF0237Preelection reports required for political committee, funds, and party contributions; reporting r...03/10/2008Author added Slawik
HF2168Hemp industry development and regulation provided, possession and cultivation of industrial hemp ...03/06/2008Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elections
HF3811Nonprofit health plan company maximum financial reserves specified and money appropriated.03/04/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF0768Absentee ballot voting requirements and procedures changed.03/03/2008Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and E...
HF3006Home rule charter jurisdictions procedures established relating to ranked-choice voting.03/03/2008Author added Dittrich
HF3537Renewable energy project rate schedule established and report required.02/28/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF3321Independent School District No. 2580, East Central account transfer authorized.02/21/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF3173Postelection review procedures changed.02/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF2950Midway Township sewer reconstruction funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF1951Energy-efficient design and construction grants provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/14/2008Author added Davnie
HF2556State park rehabilitation and development funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/14/2008Author added Benson
HF2956Northshore Express Inter-City Passenger Rail funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/14/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2646Hinckley Fire State Monument funding provided; bonds issued; and money appropriated.02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1371North Shore Express Intercity Rail Initiative funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropria...01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF0260Military personnel exempted from firearm safety certificate requirement.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Environment and Natural Resources
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
HF0464School employee statewide health insurance plan established, and money appropriated.05/21/2007Conference committee report, delete everything
HF1543Trade; President and Congress memorialized, by resolution, to replace the Fast Track Trade Author...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Commerce and Labor
HF2253Community-based energy development projects provisions modified, renewable energy projects regula...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...
SF0893Precinct caucuses moved from the first Tuesday in March to the second Tuesday in February.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Governmental Operations, Reform, Techn...
SF0997Energy programs and funding provisions expanded and modified.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Ways and Means
SF1335Utility service disconnection and reconnection conditions modified.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Energy Finance and Policy Division
SF1363Utility undercharges payment agreements regulated.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Energy Finance and Policy Division
SF1998Utility proceedings intervenors compensation payment conditions and procedures specified.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Energy Finance and Policy Division
SF0563Renewable electric energy development benefits economic strategy required, and Legislative Electr...05/17/2007Returned from House with amendment
HF0660Renewable energy objective and state economic benefit strategy required.05/16/2007Author added Sailer
HF1117Precinct caucuses moved from March to February, and state primary moved from September to June.05/14/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
SF0276Statewide health insurance pool established for school district employees, and money appropriated.05/10/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Ways and Means
HF0854Video display device collection, transportation, and recycling provided; civil penalties imposed;...05/09/2007Secretary of State Ch. 48 05/08/07
SF0358Adoption information assistance provided to genetic siblings.05/09/2007Governor's action Approval 05/08/07
SF1443Unemployment insurance waiver from certain filing requirements provided.05/08/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
SF1787Workers' compensation coverage federal exclusions information and report required.05/08/2007Governor's action Approval 05/04/07
HF0828Cuba; a resolution urging the President and Congress to end trade, financial, and travel restrict...05/02/2007Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
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
HF1638Grants management process, governance, and structure established; and money appropriated.04/26/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Ways and Means
HF1259Absent voters procedures and requirements modified, emergency situations provided, and rulemaking...04/25/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF2218Utility proceedings intervenors compensation conditions and procedures specified.04/25/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF1400Adoption; genetic siblings provided information assistance regarding other siblings.04/19/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
SF1338Emergency 911 data use permitted to notify the public of an emergency; immunity provided for tele...04/18/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
HF1679Utility payment agreements for undercharges regulated.04/17/2007Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF1865Commissioner of labor and industry required to provide information regarding federal exclusions f...04/17/2007Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF1770Utility service disconnection and reconnecting conditions modified.04/13/2007Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF1738Individual income tax rates modified, and revenues deposited in a K-12 education account.04/10/2007Author stricken Madore
HF1599Northwest Airlines, Inc., mechanics unemployment benefits eligibility and extra benefits provided.03/29/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF1221Energy efficiency, conservation, energy savings, and auditing provisions modified.03/27/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Ways and Means
HF1663Wild rice; genetically-engineered organisms regulation provisions modified, and study required.03/27/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF2175Public building report card required reporting energy use in public buildings on a publicly acces...03/26/2007Author added Bly
HF1445Adoption records access provided, and data classification modified.03/24/2007Author stricken Hamilton
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
HF1917Mercury-free vaccines preference established.03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF1918County program aid withholding authorized if certain reporting requirements are not met, county g...03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF1662Wild rice management plan required.03/21/2007Author added Hilty
HF1737Cigarette fire safety definitions and reduced ignition propensity standards provided, enforcement...03/21/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0446Outdoor light pollution restricted.03/20/2007Recalled by Chair
HF2267Arrowhead Regional Corrections Agency productive day pilot project funding provided, and money ap...03/20/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1664East central Minnesota renewable energy plant feasibility study grant authorized.03/19/2007Division action, to pass as amended and return to Finance
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
HF0872Ainsworth Lumber Company; extra unemployment benefits provided for certain workers.03/16/2007Division action, to pass as amended and return to Commerce and Labor
HF2154Low referendum school district funding increased.03/16/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF1214Rural wind development assistance program funding provided, and money appropriated.03/12/2007Author added Welti
HF1827Voting materials required to be printed in languages other than English.03/08/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF0600Legislators and certain officers required to be elected by a majority of votes cast at the genera...03/05/2007Author added Walker
HF0674United States Troops in Iraq escalation opposed by resolution to the President and Congress.03/05/2007Author added Winkler
HF0322Judicial branch prohibited from imposing restrictions on political activities of represented empl...03/01/2007Author added Walker
SF0106Legislators payment timing modified, and payments authorized for additional travel during special...03/01/2007Received from Senate
SF0004Renewable energy standard established.02/28/2007Governor's action Approval 02/22/07
HF1083Maximum effort capital loan school districts tax base modified to calculate debt service levies.02/26/2007Author added Welti
HF0110Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact enacted.02/22/2007Secretary of State Ch. 2 02/20/07
HF0159Universal health care system working group established, universal coverage plan required, basic h...02/22/2007Author added Walker
HF0299Timber permits voluntary termination provided.02/22/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0789Public utilities energy efficiency and conservation improvement plans required, and energy saving...02/22/2007Author added Gunther
HF0563Collection, transportation, and recycling of video display devices and civil penalties provided.02/19/2007Author added McNamara
HF0607Plasma torch gasification facility feasibility study funding provided, and money appropriated.02/19/2007Referred by Chair to Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division
HF1121Emergency 911 data use permitted to notify the public of an emergency.02/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0017House of representatives included in the public employment labor relations act.02/06/2007Referred by Chair to Labor and Consumer Protection Division
HF0393Geothermal heat pump uses study funded by the Public Utilities Commission.02/05/2007Authors added Bly, Erhardt and Loeffler
HF0491Family planning access increased to prevent unintended pregnancies, nurses authorized to dispense...02/05/2007Author added Clark and Greiling
HF0653Public Utilities Holding Company Act adopted.02/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0224Poet laureate appointed, and appropriation of gift or grant money specified.01/29/2007Author added Loeffler
HF0227Legislators per diem compensation payment timing modified, and additional travel payments during ...01/29/2007Author added Loeffler
SF0025Commissioner of finance required to adjust for projected inflation in forecasting state expenditu...01/29/2007Received from Senate
HF0066Appropriations enacted in major finance or revenue bills continued in effect until eliminated or ...01/25/2007Author added Lillie
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;