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Lyle Koenen (DFL) 20B 439 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 296-4346 (800) 341-5897E-mail: rep.lyle.koenen@house.mn



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Biography
Home: Clara City; * 1017 N. Division St., P.O. Box 327, 56222; (320) 847-4305 Occupation: Farmer Education: A.A., agriculture, Willmar Technical College Elected: 2002 Term: 3rd* Prefers interim mail at this address.
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF3585Local governments authorized to engage in energy-related activities, including ownership of renew...05/15/2008Secretary of State Ch. 303 05/13/08
HF3557Veterans paramedic apprenticeship program funding provided, and money appropriated.04/24/2008Author added Masin
HF2998Free entrance authorized for totally and permanently disabled veterans.04/21/2008Committee report, to pass
HF3584Animal chiropractic care requirements established.04/10/2008Author stricken Shimanski
HF4160Agricultural property classification definition modified, rural vacant land classification define...04/03/2008Author added McNamara
HF4123Agricultural purposes definition modified for classification of agricultural property.03/31/2008Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF3943Green acres property tax program requirements modified.03/19/2008Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF3617Wound prevention and care formulary demonstration project established for state veteran homes and...03/17/2008Referred by Chair to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs Finance Division
HF3912Commemorative medallion distribution required recognizing service in the United States armed forc...03/10/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs
HF3709Chippewa County; conveyance authorized for surplus state land bordering public water.03/03/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
HF2664Montevideo; New veterans home to be established and operated in Montevideo.02/28/2008Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF3211Trunk highway statewide snow removal standards required, trunk highway closures limited, flashing...02/26/2008Division action, without further recommendation return to Transportation Finance Division
HF2989Military pensions individual income tax subtraction created.02/18/2008Author added Moe
HF1682Upper Sioux Community water system improvements funding provided, and money appropriated.02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2592Upper Sioux Community water system improvements funding provided, and money appropriated.02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2929Minnesota River Trail funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/14/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2491Power of attorney alternative statutory short form created for military members who are in active...02/12/2008Referred by Chair to Veterans Affairs Division
HF2593Olivia; Southwest Area Storm Sewer Project development funding provided, bonds issued, and money ...02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1346Bird Island; Victory Center construction funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/05/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF1785Railroad track rehabilitation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF1633Animal husbandry requirements modified, and terms defined.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veter...
HF1683New open air swine basin prohibition extended.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veter...
HF2496Yellow Medicine County Agriculture and Transportation Museum electrical system upgrade funding pr...05/21/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2511Clara City walking path funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.05/19/2007Referred by Chair to Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division
HR0004Military Family Appreciation Month; a house resolution recognizing May of 2007 as Military Family...04/30/2007Resolution introduced
HF2094Renewable energy grants for schools and public buildings provided, and money appropriated.03/29/2007Author added Welti
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
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
HF1474Lawful gambling tax rate reduced.03/14/2007Author added Scalze
HF0968Grain bins and fencing materials sales tax exemption provided.03/12/2007Author added Welti
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
HF0975Comprehensive school reform funding provided to replace reduced federal funds, and money appropri...03/07/2007Authors added Slocum and Walker
HF0967Income tax additions eliminated.02/15/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF1003Minnesota River Trail segment established connecting Granite Falls and Montevideo.02/15/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
HF0619Transportation funding provided with transportation certificates of assignment.02/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance


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
HF0413Outdoor sport equipment dealers franchise agreements with manufacturers regulated.05/17/2008Special Order: Amended
SF3193Adoption record and original birth certificate governing provisions modified.05/16/2008Governor's action Veto
SF3683Omnibus agriculture and veteran policy bill, and money appropriated.05/13/2008Governor's action Approval 05/12/08
HR0012A house resolution commending Minnesotans for their contributions in World War II.05/08/2008Resolution introduced
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
SF3443Korean War Veterans Day designated on July 27.05/07/2008Governor'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
HF4212Charter school students allowed to participate in extracurricular activities in their resident sc...04/30/2008Authors stricken Dittrich and Ruud
HF3030Two-wheel motorized vehicles exempted from metropolitan county wheelage tax.04/24/2008Author added Masin
HF3902Omnibus agriculture and veteran policy bill, and money appropriated04/23/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
SF1218Absent voters procedures and requirements modified, and voter registration information privacy pr...04/21/2008Governor's action Approval 04/17/08
SF1918High-Speed Broadband Task Force established.04/21/2008Governor's action Approval 04/18/08
HF3586Education tax credit equity and opportunity provided.04/16/2008Author added Brod
HF3240Minnesota's Mexican-American veterans authorized to place a plaque in the court of honor on the C...04/14/2008Secretary of State Ch. 184 04/10/08
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
HF4034Living-at-home/block nurse program base funding provided and community service grant program fund...04/02/2008Author added Tillberry
HF2107High-Speed Broadband Task Force established.04/01/2008Author added Loeffler
HF3672Korean War Armistice Day designated for July 27.04/01/2008Author added Gottwalt
HF3756Local government aid distribution modified, appropriation limit increased, and study provided.04/01/2008Author added Loeffler
HF2907Yellow Medicine County; appointive offices process provided.03/31/2008Secretary of State Ch. 161 03/27/08
HF3426Consumer complaint resolution procedure for insurance claims established, and fees imposed.03/31/2008Author added Magnus
HF2722Electronic licensing system agents permitted to charge a higher fee to credit card users, and not...03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3386Property tax exemption eligibility clarification provided for public charity institutions.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3686National Guard and reservist businesses provided a stay of proceedings for members who have been ...03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
SF3313Physician licensure standards based on reciprocity improved.03/27/2008Received from Senate
HF4104Gambling revenue lawful purpose added.03/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs
HF4074Legislative Coordinating Commission funding provided for legislators' forum, and money appropriated.03/17/2008Referred by Chair to State Government Finance Division
HF0775Right to keep, bear, and use arms defined as a fundamental right; and constitutional amendment pr...03/13/2008Motion to recall pursuant to House rule 4.30
HF3363Scholarship program provisions clarified, grant requirements and private institution provisions a...03/13/2008Author added Bly
HF3573State health care program county-based purchasing requirements revised, and mandated report requi...03/11/2008Author added Sailer
HF3947Abortion; Saline amniocentesis prohibited and civil and criminal penalties provided.03/10/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
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
HF3161Minnesota deceased military personnel current listing provided.03/06/2008House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
HF2942Livestock investment grant program created and money appropriated.03/05/2008Author added Fritz
HF2928Anhydrous Ammonia Tanks authorized for farm use, refilling provided, and rules to provide safety ...03/03/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Transportation Finance Division
HF3668Military retirement benefit subtraction allowed.03/03/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF3741Power of attorney requirements and statutory short form modified.03/03/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF2800Transportation finance bill appropriating money for highway maintenance, local roads, emergency r...02/28/2008Secretary of State Ch. 152 02/25/08
HF3541Bridge and culvert construction and maintenance cost apportionment modified.02/28/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
HF3611Physician licensure standards based on reciprocity improved.02/28/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF0498Self-defense; use of force in defense of home and person laws clarified, self-defense and defense...02/25/2008Author stricken Sviggum
HF2631Dairy investment matching grants provided; money appropriated.02/20/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF2660Livestock farming operations items exempted.02/20/2008Author added Shimanski
HF0547Teachers Retirement Association rule of 90 benefits extended to coordinated members.02/19/2008Author added Kalin
HF3094Ramsey County; Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare renovation funding provided, and money ap...02/19/2008Author added Ward
HF2557University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Station dairy facilities funding provi...02/18/2008Author added Westrom
HF3062Outdoor traditions investment funding provided for environment and natural resources purposes, bo...02/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2953Litchfield wastewater treatment facility improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money a...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
HF2729Heritage trail bonds issued and money appropriated.02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0143Minnesota River Trail funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF0415Noise standards exemptions extended.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0946Omnibus transportation finance bill appropriating money for transportation, Metropolitan Council,...05/21/2007Motion to override veto
SF0475Radiation therapy facility construction limitations expiration date removed, and two-year morator...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Health and Human Services
HF0532Military personnel utility and other contracts regulated, and cancellations authorized.05/18/2007Senate adopted conference committee report, bill repassed
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
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
SF0112Body piercing services prohibited for persons under the age of 18 without parental consent.05/16/2007Returned from House
HF0272Firearms safety and usage training certificates continuation provided while soldiers and essentia...05/10/2007Secretary of State Ch. 51 05/09/07
HF0854Video display device collection, transportation, and recycling provided; civil penalties imposed;...05/09/2007Secretary of State Ch. 48 05/08/07
SF2059Minnesota Veterans Homes Board qualifications and executive director requirements modified.04/30/2007Received from Senate
HF0501Radiation therapy facility construction limitations expiration date eliminated.04/27/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF1259Absent voters procedures and requirements modified, emergency situations provided, and rulemaking...04/25/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF2448Biofuel; lignocellulosic ethanol production grant authorized, and money appropriated.04/24/2007Authors added Bly and Brynaert
SF0683Veterans home employees granted commissary privileges when working double shifts.04/20/2007Referred by Chair to Housing Policy and Finance and Public Health Finance Division
HF1666Terrestrial and geologic carbon sequestration reports and studies required, and money appropriated.04/18/2007Author added Welti
HF2200Hydrogen use as energy resource promoted to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, and money appro...04/18/2007Author added Ruth
SF0400Recreational vehicle combination middle vehicle length limit removed.04/18/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
HF1013Body piercing services prohibited for persons under the age of 18 without parental consent, and c...04/16/2007Author added Norton
HF2420MERIT Center in Marshall funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.04/12/2007Author added Koenen
HF0374Board of Water and Soil Resources general services grants provided, and money appropriated.04/11/2007Author added Fritz
HF0206Capital equipment sales tax imposition and refund eliminated.04/10/2007Author added Hansen
HF1065Health screening benefit provided for eligible members of the armed forces, notification required...04/02/2007Author added Clark
HF1891Veterans Homes Board member and executive director service qualifications modified.03/29/2007Author added McNamara
HF0794Medical assistance coverage modified to include consultations with psychologists, and medical ass...03/27/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF2137Petroleum inspection fee use for weatherization assistance authorized.03/27/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF0663Nursing facility payment rates increased to the 60th percentile rate.03/24/2007Committee report, without further recommendation re-refer to Finance
HF1301Residents right of first refusal established when a manufactured home park is being sold.03/23/2007Division action, to pass as amended and return to Finance
HF1884Minnesota Land Conservation Incentives Act of 2007 adopted providing an income tax credit for lan...03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF1885Invasive species emergency management provided, and money appropriated.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
HF1406Preschool programs operated by nonpublic schools exempted from child care licensure, and requirem...03/22/2007Referred by Chair to Early Childhood Learning Finance Division
HF0231Greater Minnesota business development investment fund established, and money appropriated.03/21/2007Author added Morrow
HF0589Clean energy equipment loan program established; cellulosic biofuel development and bioenergy ini...03/21/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF1206Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act adopted.03/21/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF1395Nursing facilities, ICFs/MR, and community-based long-term care providers rate increases provided...03/20/2007Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed Finance
HF0300Military pay tax deduction expanded, and military pension subtraction including survivor benefits...03/19/2007Author added Brod
HF0551Tax deduction for out-of-state active military duty clarified.03/19/2007Author added Tillberry
HF1889Minnesota River Valley study group established to promote the historic, scenic, and natural featu...03/19/2007Author added Peterson, A.
HF2237Bloomington tax increment financing district improvements construction materials sales tax exempt...03/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0767Offender reentry pilot project funding provided, report required, and money appropriated.03/15/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
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
HF1134Minnesota National Guard Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality established.03/15/2007Recalled by Chair
HF1833Greenleaf Lake State Park land acquisition required by a specified date.03/15/2007Author added Koenen
HF2164Group term life insurance contracts exempted from the premiums tax.03/15/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF1312Affordable housing contributions income tax credit provided.03/14/2007Author added Paulsen
HF0044Rural Minnesota Catch-Up Credit provided allowing a credit against the income tax of an employer ...03/13/2007Author added Hamilton
HF0533Veterans' tuition assistance provided for military veterans and their surviving spouses and child...03/13/2007Author added Sailer
HF0276MinnesotaCare self-employed farmers income definition modified.03/12/2007Authors added Fritz and Sailer
HF0291Veterans home employees granted commissary privileges when working double shifts.03/12/2007Recalled by Chair
HF0954Agricultural research funding provided to the University of Minnesota, and money appropriated.03/09/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0023County wheelage tax authorized, vehicle registration tax provisions modified, transit fund and ac...03/08/2007Author added Koenen
HF0568Beginning farmers income tax credit for sales or rentals of agricultural assets and farmer financ...03/08/2007Author added Koenen
HF0825Recreational vehicle combinations length limit for middle vehicle removed.03/08/2007Author added Koenen
HF0158Farm machinery definition expanded, and livestock farming operations construction materials sales...03/07/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
HF0811Mathematics and science professional development programs provided, and money appropriated.03/07/2007Referred by Chair to Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Division
HF0845Alternative livestock research and outreach funding provided to the Minnesota Institute for Susta...03/07/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0101Agricultural land excluded from the tax base for school bonded debt levies.03/05/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0521Veteran's Day paid day off provided to veterans employed by school districts, Veteran's Day educa...03/05/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF1107Alternative livestock research and outreach funding provided to the Minnesota Institute for Susta...03/05/2007Author added Brynaert
HF1667Hutchinson Area Health Care privatization effective date clarified.03/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF1695How's My Driving program required of all school districts relating to school bus operation.03/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF1012Rural land abutting public waters valuation provided.03/02/2007Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF0142Property tax refund household income definition modified to exempt the amount of any military dis...03/01/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Taxes
HF0288Crime victim support grant funding provided, and money appropriated.03/01/2007Author added Ward
HF0320Public Employees Retirement Association nursing facilities cost reimbursement methods established...03/01/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF1518Local government aid programs and appropriations modified, and school finance equalizing factors ...03/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF1113Property tax class rates increased on certain utility property.02/27/2007Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF0544State parks and trails funding provided, and money appropriated.02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF0279War Survivors Act educational benefits eligibility clarified and extended for surviving military ...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
HF0998Local government purchases sales tax eliminated.02/22/2007Authors added Slocum and Anderson, S.
HF0563Collection, transportation, and recycling of video display devices and civil penalties provided.02/19/2007Author added McNamara
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
HF0085Tax conformity provided for tax year 2006 to the federal teacher expense deduction, tuition subtr...02/12/2007Author added Hosch
HF0703School districts that have participated in the cooperative secondary facilities program authorize...02/09/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0014Military pensions federal taxable income subtraction provided.02/01/2007Author added Welti
HF0315Suicide prevention grants restored, and money appropriated.02/01/2007Authors added Moe, Abeler, Ward, Hilstrom and Welti
HF0485Floodplain management funding provided, and money appropriated.02/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0100Farm enhancement loan program established, and money appropriated.01/29/2007Author added Urdahl
HF0115Independent School District No. 2853, Lac qui Parle Valley, severance levy authorized.01/17/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
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