Contact Information
Morrie Lanning (R) 09A 259 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 296-5515 (800) 657-3742E-mail: rep.morrie.lanning@house.mn



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Biography
Home: Moorhead; * P.O. Box 813, 56561; (218) 236-5566 Occupation: Retired college administrator Education: B.A., psychology and history-political science, Concordia College, Moorhead; M.S., guidance and counseling, North Dakota State University Elected: 2002 Term: 3rd* Prefers interim mail at this address.
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF1854Free drinks and other promotions banned.03/31/2008Author added Lenczewski
HF4074Legislative Coordinating Commission funding provided for legislators' forum, and money appropriated.03/17/2008Referred by Chair to State Government Finance Division
HF3208Community action grants provided, and money appropriated.03/11/2008Author added Swails
HF3855Regional emerging investment fund credit and a seed capital investment credit allowed, and commis...03/05/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF2536Basin boards established and money appropriated.02/25/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
HF2185Healthy child development within communities grant program established, and money appropriated.02/21/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF2771Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Moorhead funding provided, bonds issued, and mon...02/13/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2656Minnesota State University, Moorhead capital improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and mon...02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1938Multicounty regional chemical dependency treatment facility and correctional center in west centr...01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF2516Moorhead; Northwestern Minnesota Regional Sports Center construction funding provided, bonds issu...05/19/2007Referred by Chair to Minnesota Heritage Finance Division
HF2482Buffalo-Red River Watershed District flood hazard mitigation funding provided, bonds issued, and ...05/17/2007Referred by Chair to Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division
HF2226Postsecondary institutions authorized to conduct raffles under certain circumstances.03/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
HF0837Debt service equalization aid increased, and equalizing factors indexed.02/19/2007Authors added Beard and Abeler
HF0720Workforce transition assistance pilot program funding provided, and money appropriated.02/15/2007Authors added Simpson and Westrom
HF0130Border city enterprise zone allocations increased.01/16/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF3346Mortgage foreclosure assistance provided, and maximum amount of financial assistance increased.05/18/2008Conference committee report
HF3926Teachers Retirement Association rule of 90 benefit tier extended to post-1989 hires.05/08/2008Author added Dettmer
HF3539Hospital construction moratorium exception provided.05/07/2008Amendments offered
HF0029Military pensions federal income tax subtraction provided.05/05/2008Author added Paulsen
HF3935Outdoor heritage fund and Lessard Heritage Enhancement Council established.04/30/2008Author added Ruth
HF4212Charter school students allowed to participate in extracurricular activities in their resident sc...04/30/2008Authors stricken Dittrich and Ruud
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
SF3119Local government interstate assistance authorized for emergency services.04/30/2008Governor's action Approval 04/24/08
HF3138Compensation plan required for employees of the legislative auditor and plan subject to legislati...04/21/2008Secretary of State Ch. 194 04/17/08
HF3220Nonprofit organization grants authorized by political subdivisions.04/21/2008S adopted CC report and repassed bill
HF3586Education tax credit equity and opportunity provided.04/16/2008Author added Brod
HF3599JOBZ provisions modified, reporting requirements and tax credit provided, tax benefits allowed, a...04/16/2008Author added Brown
HF3602Business subsidy provisions amended, terms defined, and reports required.04/16/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
HF3135Local impact notes requirements changed.04/14/2008Third reading
HF3456Local government interstate assistance authorized for emergency services.04/10/2008Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF1780Higher education data disclosure provided relating to specified criminal offenses.03/27/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Rules and Legislative Administration
HF0699Adult certification for juvenile violent offenses lowered to age 13.03/19/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF3055State agencies deficiency funding provided, and money appropriated.03/18/2008Secretary of State Ch. 155 03/14/08
HF4073Long-term care insurance credit increased.03/18/2008Author added Erhardt
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...
HF2528Public housing rehabilitation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.03/10/2008Author added Ruud
HF3946Abortion; Saline amniocentesis prohibited and civil and criminal penalties provided.03/10/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF3231Homeless outreach grants provided, and money appropriated.03/05/2008Author added Walker
HF2535Long-term homeless supportive housing funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.03/03/2008Author added Ruud
HF2961Minnesota State Anthem Commission established.03/03/2008Division action, to pass as amended and return to Finance
HF3050Greater Minnesota business development funding provided, and money appropriated.03/03/2008Author added Brynaert
HF3541Bridge and culvert construction and maintenance cost apportionment modified.02/28/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
HF3008Fort Snelling revitalization funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/25/2008Author stricken Kahn
HF3353City annexation payments prohibited.02/25/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
HF3354Annexation stay of action provided.02/25/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
HF2731Water and Soil Resources board statewide projects funding provided, bonds issued, and money appro...02/19/2008Division action, to pass as amended and return to Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division
HF2562Minneapolis; Orchestra Hall and Peavey Plaza predesign funding provided, bonds issued, and money ...02/18/2008Author added Paulsen
HF3165National Sports Center funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2927Red River Valley flood protection farmstead ring levees construction funding provided, and money ...02/14/2008Referred by Chair to Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division
HF1615Non-hospital-performed abortions physician requirement provided, and penalties imposed.02/12/2008Author stricken Sviggum
HF2570Special Minnesota sesquicentennial license plates authorized.02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0883Red River basin digital elevation model funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF2212State Capitol building restoration and renovation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appro...01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF2542Southwest Regional Amateur Sports Facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.05/24/2007Referred by Chair to Minnesota Heritage Finance Division
HF2543Metro North Regional Sports Facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.05/24/2007Referred by Chair to Minnesota Heritage Finance Division
SF0653Resident tuition regulated.05/21/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
SF1310Elections procedures, requirements, and duties modified.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Governmental Operations, Reform, Techn...
SF0303Municipal boundary adjustment provisions modified, and advisory task force extended.05/18/2007Senate concurrence and repassage
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
HR0008Minnesota statehood; a house resolution recognizing the 149th anniversary of Minnesota's becoming...05/11/2007Committee report, to adopt
HF0267Municipal boundary adjustment provisions modified, and advisory task force extended.05/10/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF0886Omnibus bonding bill providing capital improvements funding, issuing bonds, canceling and modifyi...05/08/2007Motion to take from table
SF1949Minnesota Sesquicentennial Commission duties, powers, and procedures modified.05/04/2007Governor's action Approval 05/03/07
HF1424World language academic standards, proficiency, resources, and capacity development provided; and...05/03/2007Author added Berns
HF1670Election procedures and terminology clarified, and requirements and duties modified.05/01/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
SF1017Charter commission expense limitations increased for specified cities.05/01/2007Governor's action Veto Ch. 27 04/30/07
HF1240Historic structure rehabilitation income tax credit provided.04/24/2007Author added Murphy, E.
HF2135Minnesota Sesquicentennial Commission provisions modified.04/19/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF subbed on Calendar for the Day
HF2200Hydrogen use as energy resource promoted to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, and money appro...04/18/2007Author added Ruth
HF2415Amtrak funding support urged of Congress by resolution.04/18/2007Author added Abeler
HF2434Tax increment financing technical and minor policy changes provided.04/18/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0833Special education additional aid provided, program growth factors increased in regular and excess...04/17/2007Author added Dominguez
HF1105Charter commission expense limitations increased for certain cities.04/17/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF subbed on Calendar for the Day
HF1860Historic preservation funding provided, and money appropriated.04/17/2007Author added Westrom
HF1861Historical preservation revolving loan fund established, and money appropriated.04/17/2007Author added Westrom
HF1862Minnesota Historical Society grant-in-aid program for county and local historical societies fundi...04/17/2007Author added Westrom
HF0319Regional library basic system support and multicounty, multitype library systems funding provided...04/02/2007Author added Mullery
SF0156I-94 designated as Purple Heart Trail.03/27/2007Received from Senate
HF1692Taxpayer notice modified on renewal of school district operating referendum.03/24/2007Author added Abeler
HF1235Zebra mussel control pilot program established, and money appropriated.03/23/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1236Zebra mussel control pilot program established, and money appropriated.03/23/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and 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
HF1537Education loans principal and interest payments income tax subtraction provided.03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF1616Legislative Commission to End Poverty in Minnesota by 2020 funding provided, and money appropriated.03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF2161Methamphetamine treatment programs funding provided, and money appropriated.03/23/2007Division action, to pass as amended and return to Finance
HF0722Resident tuition regulated.03/22/2007Author stricken Masin
HF0231Greater Minnesota business development investment fund established, and money appropriated.03/21/2007Author added Morrow
HF0726Minnesota community action grants funding provided, and money appropriated.03/21/2007Author added McFarlane
HF1864Supervised parenting time service providers grants established, and money appropriated.03/20/2007Author added Ward
HF0300Military pay tax deduction expanded, and military pension subtraction including survivor benefits...03/19/2007Author added Brod
HF2197I-94 designated as the Purple Heart Trail.03/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance Division
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
HF0193Capital equipment sales tax imposition and refund eliminated.03/15/2007Author added Ruth
HF0536Energy efficient new commercial property assessed market value reduction provided.03/15/2007Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed Taxes
HF1321Foreign language teacher preparation standards adopted, world language resources and pilot progra...03/15/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF2103Water and wastewater treatment facilities construction materials sales tax exemption provided.03/15/2007Author added Heidgerken
HF0930Health insurance premiums income tax subtraction authorized.03/14/2007Author added Anderson, S.
HF1312Affordable housing contributions income tax credit provided.03/14/2007Author added Paulsen
HF0138Community education revenue program funding increased.03/13/2007Author added Kalin
HF2077NextGen Energy Board established, renewable energy technology funding provided, and money appropr...03/13/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0976After-school community learning grant program established, and money appropriated.03/12/2007Author added Kahn
HF1030Low-income rental property classification 4d extended.03/12/2007Author added Brown
HF1142Higher education state grant program modified.03/12/2007Author added Dittrich
HF1318Special education funding increased, and two-year lag in base funding increased.03/12/2007Author added Welti
HF1935Wetland conservation provisions modified, rulemaking required, and money appropriated.03/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
HF0574Children's mental health grants and work group established; mental health provisions modified; tr...03/07/2007Author added Welti
HF1381Local government aid inflation adjustment provided.03/07/2007Author added Slocum
HF1600E85-capable vehicles' registration renewal notice required to inform owners of all service statio...03/07/2007Author added Lanning
HF1650Fergus Falls regional treatment center campus tax-free renaissance zone provided.03/07/2007Authors added Marquart, Lanning, Erickson and Simpson
HF1125Class 4c property classification expanded to certain nonprofit community service-oriented organiz...03/06/2007Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF0187Estate tax federal exemption amount conformity provided.03/05/2007Author added Ruth
HF0303Youth intervention program grants provided, and money appropriated.03/05/2007Author added Lanning
HF0400Nursing facilities for the provision of additional specialized services contracts allowed, reimbu...03/01/2007Authors added Slocum and Ward
HF0868Trust funds for postemployment benefits authorized for political subdivisions.03/01/2007Author added Berns
HF1447Diesel truck idling reduction equipment income tax credit provided.03/01/2007Authors added Kalin and Moe
HF1518Local government aid programs and appropriations modified, and school finance equalizing factors ...03/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0401Nursing facility moratorium exception proposals criteria provided, allowable equipment interest l...02/26/2007Author added Lanning
HF0590Property tax statement required to contain additional information.02/26/2007Author added Anderson, S.
HF1217Road and bridge maintenance construction materials sales tax exemption provided.02/26/2007Author added Beard
HF0283Cities, counties, and townships exempted from sales tax.02/22/2007Author added Demmer
HF0998Local government purchases sales tax eliminated.02/22/2007Authors added Slocum and Anderson, S.
HF1322World language four-credit requirement established.02/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF0809Basic education aid increased.02/19/2007Authors added Ward, Abeler and Loeffler
HF0862Taxpayer assistance toll-free telephone lines required.02/19/2007Authors added Demmer and Abeler
HF0955Federal income tax conformity provided relating to federal rules on section 179 expensing retroac...02/19/2007Author added Ruth
HF1204Low-income housing sales tax exemption extended to limited partnerships in which the sole general...02/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0572Inmate mental health provisions modified.02/15/2007Author added Abeler
HF0815Voluntary all-day kindergarten funding authorized.02/15/2007Author added Gottwalt
HF0830Job opportunity building zone tax benefits extended.02/15/2007Author added Simpson
HF0936Crisis Intervention Team State Council established, and money appropriated.02/15/2007Authors added Clark and Lanning
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
HF0082Military pension federal taxable income subtraction provided.02/12/2007Author added Hosch
HF0199State senators staggered terms provided through proposed constitutional amendment.02/12/2007Author added Hosch
HF0518Licensed nursing home beds surcharge reduced.02/12/2007Author added Abeler
HF0037Out-of-state active military duty tax deduction clarified to include active duty performed by mem...02/08/2007Author added Shimanski
HF0265Minnesota GI Bill program for veterans established to provide postsecondary education assistance,...02/08/2007Author added Shimanski
HF0573Foster parent mental health training requirement imposed.02/06/2007Referred by Chair to Mental Health Division
HF0331Sex offender tracking and monitoring bracelets required upon release from prison, penalties presc...01/29/2007Author added Lanning
HF0207Criminal neglect of a vulnerable adult penalties imposed.01/25/2007Author added Abeler
HF0103Tax conformity provided for tax year 2006 to the federal teacher expense deduction, tuition subtr...01/16/2007Authors added Garofalo, Tingelstad, Wardlow and Ruth