Contact Information
Larry Howes (R) 04B 287 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 296-2451 E-mail: rep.larry.howes@house.mn



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Biography
Home: Walker; * 5340 Ladyslipper Lane N.W., 56484; (218) 547-4707 Occupation: Manager Education: Elected: 1998 Term: 5th* Prefers interim mail at this address.
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF2582Vietnam Veterans Day designated as March 29.03/31/2008Secretary of State Ch. 164 03/27/08
HF4032Smoking ban changes made by adding definitions and an exception and requiring posted signs.03/27/2008Author added Olson
HF4028Off-highway vehicle restrictions and damage account modified, seizure and forfeiture provided, vi...03/13/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
HF4029Construction subcontractor prompt payment required.03/13/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
HF3818Smoking ban definitions and exceptions added, and posted signs required.03/11/2008Author added Heidgerken
HF3359School district referendum market value tax base altered, and seasonal recreational property taxa...03/03/2008Author added Moe
HF3641Mississippi Headwaters State Forest classification mandated to prohibit use of off-highway vehicles.03/03/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
HF3506Leech Lake walleye stocking funding provided, and money appropriated.02/28/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF3551Highway 371 direct access required for certain parcels of land.02/28/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance Division
HF3358Minnesota State Retirement System; Department of Natural Resources intermittent employment servic...02/25/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF3277Minnesota State Retirement System; Correctional caseworker prior employment recategorized as cove...02/20/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF3119Propane-fueled school vehicle purchases exemption provided.02/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF2814Walker water main funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2571Paul Bunyan State Trail development funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/14/2008Author added Moe
HF2828Property owner authorized to obtain a cartway to obtain access from a navigable waterway to islan...02/14/2008Author added Moe
HF2727Independent School District No. 113, Walker-Akeley, authorized to rectify 2007 property tax levy ...02/13/2008Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF2329Homestead local option disaster abatement provisions modified.02/12/2008Author added Anderson, S.
HF2581Ah-Gwah-Ching Regional Treatment Center Campus redevelopment funding provided, bonds issued, and ...02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2586Cass County hospital district established.02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
SF0124County commissioners and officers vacancies filling modifications05/10/2007Governor's action Approval 05/09/07
HF0966State nurse overtime provisions modified, and report required.05/09/2007Secretary of State Ch. 46 05/08/07
HF0269County offices vacancies procedures modified.04/25/2007Bills identical, SF substituted on Calendar for the Day
HF2446Emily wastewater treatment facility construction materials sales tax exemption provided.04/20/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0270Habitual truants termination of jurisdiction provision elimination03/24/2007Third reading
HF0952Ice skating rinks and arenas grants provided, and money appropriated.03/21/2007Recalled by Chair
HF1040Ice skating rinks and arenas grants provided, and money appropriated.03/21/2007Recalled by Chair
HF1390Managed forests eliminated for purposes of off-road vehicle travel, and forest classification req...03/07/2007Author added Slocum
HF1408Programs for the all-inclusive care of the elderly (PACE) programs authorization modified.03/07/2007Authors added Mariani; Hausman and Murphy, E.
HF1122Crow Wing County tax-forfeited land sales authorized.03/01/2007Author added Heidgerken
HF0442Emily sales tax authorized and fund use specified.02/27/2007Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF1411Small schools declining enrollment revenue provided.02/27/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF1085Special education programs funding increased and restored.02/20/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0753Special Gold Star vehicle license plates authorized for family members of military personnel who ...02/15/2007Authors added Bly and Abeler
HF0947Local government nonconforming lot use requirements limited.02/13/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
HF0640Walker Area Community Center funding provided, and money appropriated.02/06/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0229Accelerated highway construction projects funding provided, and money appropriated.02/05/2007Author added Tingelstad
HF0268Driver's license reinstatement fee and surcharge imposed for certain driving offenses, proceeds d...01/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0273Fireworks sale and personal use authorized.01/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF4250Natural resources ombudsman position created.05/17/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
SF3193Adoption record and original birth certificate governing provisions modified.05/16/2008Governor's action Veto
SF2369K-12 athletic coaches required to undergo criminal history background check.05/13/2008Governor's action Approval 05/08/08
HF3574Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center Authority authorized to enter construction work contra...05/12/2008Bill was repassed as amended by the Senate
SF0543Resolution for employee free choice act support05/08/2008Governor's action Veto 05/08/08
HF3539Hospital construction moratorium exception provided.05/07/2008Amendments offered
SF3256Day training and habilitation program license requirements modified.05/07/2008Governor's action Approval 05/04/08
HF3371Birth record access allowed to adopted persons.05/05/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF3935Outdoor heritage fund and Lessard Heritage Enhancement Council established.04/30/2008Author added Ruth
HF2172Charter school students authorized to participate in extracurricular activities in their resident...04/23/2008Author added Ward
HF3644Guaranteed energy savings contract terms extended and changed under the uniform municipal contrac...04/14/2008Motion to re-refer
HF3559Day training and habilitation program license requirements modified.04/10/2008Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF1546Automatic voter registration of drivers license, permit and identification card applicants04/07/2008Secretary of State Ch. 165 04/03/08
HF3795Property tax class 2 classification modified.04/07/2008Author added Moe
SF2688Independent contractor status rule exception eliminated, and audit activities and report required.04/07/2008Governor's action Veto Ch. 172 04/04/08
HF2782K-12 athletic coaches required to undergo criminal history background check.04/02/2008Author added Tillberry
HF2973Permanent school fund subtraction eliminated, education funding simplified, and permanent school ...03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF2975Permanent school fund subtraction eliminated.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3296Independent contractor status rule exception eliminated, and audit activities and report required.03/27/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF3107Operating referendum revenue authority repealed for fiscal years 2010 and later.03/19/2008Author added Lillie
HF4108Eveleth; Iron Range off-highway vehicle recreation area management plan requirements modified, fu...03/19/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
HF2590Emergency medical services regulatory board members consecutive terms authorization; trauma triag...03/18/2008Secretary of State Ch. 156 03/14/08
HF4065Mississippi River license plate created, and money appropriated.03/18/2008Authors added Hansen; Murphy, E.; Dittrich; Wollschlager; Hilstrom;
HF2687Local government requirements for use of certain nonconforming lots limited.03/17/2008Author added Olson
HF3573State health care program county-based purchasing requirements revised, and mandated report requi...03/11/2008Author added Sailer
HF0237Preelection reports required for political committee, funds, and party contributions; reporting r...03/10/2008Author added Slawik
HF0554Employee Free Choice Act support memorialized by resolution to Congress.03/10/2008Author added Mariani
HF0965Election judge balance requirements modified, election judges not affiliated with a major politic...03/10/2008Author added Slawik
HF3946Abortion; Saline amniocentesis prohibited and civil and criminal penalties provided.03/10/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF3771Ice hockey designated as the official sport of Minnesota.03/05/2008Author added Masin
HF2535Long-term homeless supportive housing funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.03/03/2008Author added Ruud
HF2974School trust land citizen oversight committee provided.03/03/2008Author added Scalze
HF3050Greater Minnesota business development funding provided, and money appropriated.03/03/2008Author added Brynaert
HF2524Resident student definition expanded to include the spouse and children of a resident veteran for...02/29/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF3541Bridge and culvert construction and maintenance cost apportionment modified.02/28/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
HF0498Self-defense; use of force in defense of home and person laws clarified, self-defense and defense...02/25/2008Author stricken Sviggum
HF3227Private forest land easement acquisition funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/20/2008Author added Sailer
HF3259Adult foster care and family adult day service provisions changed.02/20/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF3271Pickup trucks defined to include mini trucks that meet emissions and safety standards for purpose...02/20/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance Division
HF3038Central Lakes College asset preservation and capital improvements funding provided, bonds issued,...02/19/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF3002State trail acquisition, rehabilitation, and repair funding provided; bonds issued; and money app...02/18/2008Authors added Bly, Ward, Demmer and Kahn
HF3062Outdoor traditions investment funding provided for environment and natural resources purposes, bo...02/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF3096Public land and buildings funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
SF0758Lobbying activities relevant to ballot questions campaign finance reporting requirements exemption02/18/2008Committee report, to pass
HF2891Minnesota Wildlife Art Museum funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF1615Non-hospital-performed abortions physician requirement provided, and penalties imposed.02/12/2008Author stricken Sviggum
HF2585Ambulance services; interfacility transport requirements modified.02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF1962Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area trail development funding provided, bonds issued, and money ...01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF0548Omnibus state government finance bill appropriating money for general legislative and administrat...05/21/2007Returned from Senate with amendment
HF1048Employee Relations Department abolished and duties transferred, and employee protections provided.05/21/2007Gen Ord: Stricken and re-referred to Rules and Administration
HF2498Hubbard County historic courthouse building renovation funding provided, bonds issued, and money ...05/21/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
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...
SF0753Election judges not affiliated with a major political party appointment authorized.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Governmental Operations, Reform, Techn...
SF1310Elections provisions modifications05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Governmental Operations, Reform, Techn...
SF1495Payroll card accounts regulation extended.05/21/2007Governor's action Approval 05/18/07
SF1048Indian Affairs council membership and duties modification05/20/2007H adopted SCC report and repassed bill
HF1283Independent contractor exemption certificates required, penalties provided, notice to the commiss...05/18/2007Reported to the House
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
SF0303Municipal boundary adjustment provisions modified, and advisory task force extended.05/18/2007Senate concurrence and repassage
SF0961Shoreland resorts regulation05/18/2007Senate concurrence and repassage
SF1755Charitable organizations joint or cooperative purchasing agreements participation authorization05/17/2007Governor's action Approval 05/17/07
HF1554Payroll card accounts governing laws extended.05/11/2007Author added Tillberry
HF2478Port development assistance funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.05/11/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0267Municipal boundary adjustment provisions modified, and advisory task force extended.05/10/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF0849Shoreland resorts development regulation provided.05/10/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF0854Video display device collection, transportation, and recycling provided; civil penalties imposed;...05/09/2007Secretary of State Ch. 48 05/08/07
HF2090Hose connection backflow prevention requirements in recreational camping areas limited.05/02/2007Secretary of State Ch. 24 04/30/07
HF1670Election procedures and terminology clarified, and requirements and duties modified.05/01/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF1036Lobbying activities related to a ballot question exempted from campaign finance reporting require...04/19/2007Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF1486Cooperative purchasing provisions modified relating to state procurement.04/19/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF1128No net loss of forest land and hunting opportunities provided.04/18/2007Author added Anderson, B.
HF1051Indian Affairs Council membership and other provisions modified.04/13/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF1168Minnesota Youth Program funding provided, and money appropriated.04/10/2007Authors added McFarlane and Doty
HF1952Hotel fire inspections funding provided, fees removed, and money appropriated.03/29/2007Author added Kalin
HF1041Controlled substances prescription electronic reporting system established, and evaluation report...03/27/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1663Wild rice; genetically-engineered organisms regulation provisions modified, and study required.03/27/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF1669Amusement games permits, penalties, and inspection provided.03/27/2007Division action, to pass and return to Finance
HF2137Petroleum inspection fee use for weatherization assistance authorized.03/27/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF1714Railroad Walkways Safety Act adopted, state rail safety inspector position established, special a...03/24/2007Author added Abeler
HF1725Leech Lake youth treatment center proposal grant provided, and money appropriated.03/24/2007Committee report, without further recommendation re-refer to Finance
HF0333State employees compensated for time they were not able to work due to the 2005 partial governmen...03/23/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF1416Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area Citizens Advisory Council established, state park permit exe...03/23/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF1969Homeowner's insurance nonrenewal prohibited based upon a claim that the insurer denied or did not...03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF1127Four-by-four truck trail development restricted.03/21/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1223Elections; postsecondary institutions required to submit student residential housing lists, eligi...03/20/2007Recalled by Chair
HF0261Reapportionment procedures established.03/19/2007Author added Morgan
HF2237Bloomington tax increment financing district improvements construction materials sales tax exempt...03/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF1181Noncommercial television grants money appropriated.03/17/2007Referred by Chair to Capital Investment Finance Division
HF1871Abortion; state-sponsored health programs funds use for abortions prohibited.03/17/2007Recalled by Chair
HF1934Minnesota Public Radio grant provided to assist with conversion to a digital broadcast signal, an...03/17/2007Recalled by Chair
HF0872Ainsworth Lumber Company; extra unemployment benefits provided for certain workers.03/16/2007Division action, to pass as amended and return to Commerce and Labor
HF1935Wetland conservation provisions modified, rulemaking required, and money appropriated.03/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
HF0983Career academies and workplace connection three-year pilot project established, and money appropr...03/09/2007Referred by Chair to Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Division
HF1657Washington County Disabled Veteran's Rest Camp improvements funding provided, and money appropria...03/08/2007Author added Wardlow
HF1867Vehicle registration taxes, title transaction fees, and driver's license fees increased.03/08/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1818Vehicle restrictions modified for vehicles hauling unfinished forest products, renewable energy o...03/07/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
HF1389State forest traditional areas provided.03/05/2007Authors added Bly and Davnie
HF0322Judicial branch prohibited from imposing restrictions on political activities of represented empl...03/01/2007Author added Walker
HF0544State parks and trails funding provided, and money appropriated.02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF1247Resort expenditures sales tax refund provided.02/26/2007Authors added Nornes and Ward
HF0299Timber permits voluntary termination provided.02/22/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0688Regional emergency medical services programs funding provided, and money appropriated.02/22/2007Author added Poppe
HF0850Youthbuild program funding provided, and money appropriated.02/19/2007Author added Abeler
HF0830Job opportunity building zone tax benefits extended.02/15/2007Author added Simpson
HF0610Workers' compensation rehabilitation services fees regulated.02/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
HF0326Special Gold Star Family license plates authorized for family members of military personnel who h...02/01/2007Author added Abeler
HF0128Nonresident archery deer license fee modified.01/29/2007Author added Howes
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
HF0191Anglers allowed to use two lines and two hooks while fishing.01/18/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
HF0099Tax conformity provided for tax year 2006 to the federal teacher expense deduction, tuition subtr...01/16/2007Author added McNamara