Contact Information
John Lesch (DFL) 66A 537 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 296-4224 E-mail: rep.john.lesch@house.mn Prefers interim mail at this address.

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Biography
Home: St. Paul; 1254 Dale St. N., 55117; (651) 489-7238 Occupation: Prosecutor Business: St. Paul; 400 City Hall 15 W. Kellogg Blvd., 55102; (651) 266-8740Education: B.A., philosophy and psychology, St. Louis University; J.D., Hamline University Elected: 2002 Term: 3rd
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF4251Public awareness campaign established for postpartum depression.05/17/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF4203St. Paul; capital improvement bond local law amended.04/21/2008Referred by Chair to Capital Investment Finance Division
SF2645Social Security number requirement eliminated in marriage dissolution petitions.04/07/2008Received from Senate
SF3350Human services background checks disqualification standard of evidence defined as clear and convi...04/07/2008Received from Senate
HF4156Ramsey County, St. Paul, and Independent School District No. 625; Proposed property tax hearing m...04/01/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF3790Property filing and conveyance electronic recording provided.03/18/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology ...
HF1237Criminal records expungement provisions modified.03/17/2008Referred by Chair to Criminal Records Relief Subcommittee
HF2746Plastic bag recycling provided, civil penalties provided, and rulemaking authorized.03/13/2008Committee report, without further recommendation re-refer to Commerce and Labor
HF1218Trial by jury waiver court and prosecutor approval required.03/11/2008Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF3942Family law terminology, procedures, and requirements modified.03/10/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF3757Customer liability limited for unauthorized use of lost or stolen cellular phones.03/06/2008Referred by Chair to Telecommunications Regulation and Infrastructure Division
HF3231Homeless outreach grants provided, and money appropriated.03/05/2008Author added Walker
HF3711Human services background checks disqualification standard of evidence defined as clear and convi...03/03/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF3512Federal law enforcement officers permitted same authority as Minnesota police officers to arrest ...02/28/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF3604Budget shortfall fees enacted to raise revenue reduced or eliminated, criminal offense surcharge,...02/28/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF3218Child support collection service fees required to be paid by obligor.02/19/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF3133Social Security number requirement eliminated in marriage dissolution petitions.02/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
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
SF0493Criminal gang behavior defined as a public nuisance, and injunctive relief and other remedies pro...05/18/2007H adopted SCC report and repassed bill
SF1724Human services licensing and other provisions modified.05/18/2007H adopted SCC report and repassed bill
HF0049Criminal gang behavior defined as a public nuisance, and injunctive relief and other remedies aut...04/27/2007Author added Davnie
HF1577Human services licensing, data practices, education and training, and other policy provisions mod...04/25/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF2394Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act provided.03/29/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
HF1450Homeless outreach grant program established, and money appropriated.03/21/2007Referred by Chair to Public Safety Finance Division
HF1628License tab violations surcharge reduced.03/21/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF1334Healthy Families, Healthy Workplaces Act adopted establishing minimum standards of sick leave.03/16/2007Division action, to pass and return to Commerce and Labor
HF0777Housing opportunity tax abatement program established.03/14/2007Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF1548Expungements of criminal records law recodified and restructured, and eligibility for expungement...03/13/2007Author added Kahn
HF0166Uniform residential tenant reports provided.03/07/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0693Driver's license reinstatement fee and surcharge partial installation payments authorized.03/07/2007Referred by Chair to Public Safety Finance Division
HF1232Predatory offender law registration required for persons convicted of specified crimes of violence.03/07/2007Author added Slocum
HF1238Controlled Substance Reform Act of 2007 adopted authorizing deferral of judgment for certain drug...03/07/2007Author added Slocum
HF1311St. Paul; integrated domestic violence response framework funding provided, and money appropriated.03/07/2007Author added Slocum
HF1761Emergency preparedness coordinator funding provided, and money appropriated.03/07/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1158One-week waiting period for eligibility for unemployment benefits eliminated.03/05/2007Author added Bly
HF0288Crime victim support grant funding provided, and money appropriated.03/01/2007Author added Ward
HF1391Parenting plans custody designations modified.03/01/2007Author added Severson
HF1510Public safety funding provided to replace eliminated federal funds, and money appropriated.03/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1571Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act adopted.03/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
HF1275St. Paul neighborhood circulators grant provided, and money appropriated.02/26/2007Referred by Chair to Early Childhood Learning Finance Division
HF0460Ramsey County all children excel (ACE) program funding provided, and money appropriated.02/22/2007Author added Hilstrom
SF0302DWI; phlebotomists authorized to take blood samples from DWI offenders, and criminal vehicular op...02/19/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
HF0996Tax data classification and disclosure provisions clarified and modified, and class 1b homestead ...02/15/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0690DWI and criminal vehicular operation provisions modified and simplified.02/08/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0476Sex offender residence upon release from confinement location requirements modified.02/05/2007Author added Johnson
HF0038Conveyances of homestead by spouses provisions modified.02/01/2007Author added Hansen
HF0021Clinical trial registration provided, and civil penalties imposed.01/29/2007Author stricken Dettmer
HF0053Auto insurance discrimination prohibited based on geographical area.01/29/2007Author added Walker
HF0177Fair share health care fund established, large employers required to report health care costs inf...01/22/2007Author added Tschumper
HF0239Sexual assault counselors provided testimonial confidentiality, mistake of age defense for crimin...01/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0240Sheriff, deputy sheriff, and coroner prohibition on practicing law repealed.01/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0063Human services background studies permanent bar to set aside a disqualification repealed.01/08/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF4248Gender-neutral marriage laws provided and Marriage and Family Protection Act enacted.05/17/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
SF0875Minimum wage increased and indexed, training wage eliminated, and new employee notice required.05/16/2008Governor's action Veto
SF2965Gestational carrier arrangements regulated, and intended parents rights under assisted reproducti...05/16/2008Governor's action Veto
SF3193Adoption record and original birth certificate governing provisions modified.05/16/2008Governor's action Veto
HF2553Alternative compensation and settlement process provided for survivors of the I-35W catastrophe, ...05/13/2008Secretary of State Ch. 288 05/08/08
HF3371Birth record access allowed to adopted persons.05/05/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF4227Public official definition expanded in the campaign finance and public disclosure law.05/05/2008Authors added Lesch and Simon
SF2667Radiation therapy facility construction moratorium extended in specified counties.04/30/2008Governor's action Approval 04/24/08
HF3448Gestational carrier arrangements regulated.04/28/2008Author added Ruud
HF3586Education tax credit equity and opportunity provided.04/16/2008Author added Brod
HF4199Delinquent vacant building registration fees collection as special assessment authorized.04/16/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
HF0380Omnibus bonding bill authorizing spending to acquire and better public lands and buildings, issui...04/10/2008Secretary of State Ch. 179 04/07/08
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
HF3449Assisted reproduction regulations modified.04/02/2008Author added Tillberry
HF3756Local government aid distribution modified, appropriation limit increased, and study provided.04/01/2008Author added Loeffler
HF1262Joint physical custody study group provided and family court comprehensive process study provided.03/31/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF4121St. Paul authorized to extend duration of a tax increment financing district.03/31/2008Authors added Murphy, E., Lesch and Mariani
HF1239Sexual abuse against a minor civil actions limitation period modified.03/27/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF3381Long-term homeless supportive services money appropriated.03/25/2008Author changed Clark (chief)
HF0404Minnesota Responsible Business Corporation Act adopted providing for incorporation of socially re...03/19/2008Author added Murphy, E.
HF3265Radiation therapy facility construction moratorium extended in specified counties.03/17/2008Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF3801Child support enforcement appropriation increased, and child support incentive annual appropriati...03/17/2008Author added Lesch
HF3775Sexual assault victim protection law modified.03/13/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF4059Reproductive privacy right established.03/13/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF3598Sex offender minimum presumptive executed sentence imposed for repeat offenders.03/11/2008Author added Loeffler
HF3847Sexual violence prevention demonstration grants funding provided, and money appropriated.03/05/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF3811Nonprofit health plan company maximum financial reserves specified and money appropriated.03/04/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF3174Minnesota Public Radio digital conversion funding provided, and money appropriated.03/03/2008Author added Peterson, A.
HF3388Foster care benefits extended to age 21, and money appropriated.03/03/2008Author added Slocum
HF3389Foster children medical assistance eligibility certified until age 21.03/03/2008Author added Slocum
HF1062Driver education provisions modified.02/21/2008Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed E-12 Education
HF3340Theft criminal penalties modified.02/21/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF1742St. Paul; Asian Pacific Cultural Center funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/20/2008Author added Bly
HF3094Ramsey County; Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare renovation funding provided, and money ap...02/19/2008Author added Ward
HF3183Century College renovation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/19/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2938St. Paul; city bond obligation funding provided.02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2948St. Paul RiverCentre loan repayment forgiven.02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2481Como Zoo infrastructure funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/12/2008Recalled by Chair
HF2733St. Paul; Keller and Phalen Parks master plan funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropria...02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0859St. Paul RiverCentre loan repayment forgiven; city of St. Paul funding provided to defease, pay, ...02/05/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0860St. Paul RiverCentre loan repayment forgiven; city of St. Paul funding provided to defease, pay, ...02/05/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF1528St. Paul; Ordway Center for the Performing Arts renovation funding provided, bonds issued, and mo...02/05/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0386St. Paul to Hinckley Rush Line Corridor provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF0826Motor vehicle manufacturing plant and facilities required to be maintained for a period of time a...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Higher Education and Work Force Develo...
SF0184Registered nurses authorized to dispense oral contraceptives in family planning clinics; governme...05/21/2007H adopted SCC report and repassed bill
SF1070Liquor regulations modified, and intoxicating liquor licenses authorized.05/21/2007Governor's action Approval 05/18/07
SF1822Domestic abuse victim lease termination authorized.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF2509Obstructing arrest by peace officer using a weapon criminal penalty imposed.05/19/2007Author added Wardlow
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
SF0988Predatory mortgage lending practices prohibited, criminal penalties prescribed, and remedies prov...05/16/2007Governor's action Approval 05/14/07
HF0116Customer sales and service call center requirements imposed.05/15/2007General Orders: Progress
HF0298Nurses authorized to dispense oral contraceptives at clinics, and governmental units definition e...05/14/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF subbed on Calendar for the Day
HF2470Criminal felony complaints authorized to proceed against unnamed defendants when DNA evidence exi...05/09/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
SF0358Adoption information assistance provided to genetic siblings.05/09/2007Governor's action Approval 05/08/07
HF1767Highway construction training programs federal funds use provided, and reports on training progra...05/07/2007Author added Clark
HF1469Motor fuels excise tax increased, refundable income tax credit allowed, and money appropriated.05/04/2007Author added Kalin
HF0931Predatory mortgage lending practices prohibited, and civil and criminal penalties imposed.05/02/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF1841Domestic abuse victims right to terminate lease granted.05/01/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF1958Liquor sale, license, and fee provisions modified, and St. Paul liquor license authorized.05/01/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
SF1144Sexual assault counselors provided testimonial confidentiality, mistake of age defense for crimin...04/30/2007Referred by Chair to Public Safety Finance Division
HF0048Consumer credit scores and history use prohibited in underwriting automobile insurance policies.04/27/2007Author added Davnie
HF0456Minimum wage increased and indexed, training wage eliminated, and new employee notice required.04/25/2007Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF1602Teachers additional retirement benefits provided, and money appropriated.04/25/2007Author added Knuth
HF1240Historic structure rehabilitation income tax credit provided.04/24/2007Author added Murphy, E.
SF1349Guardians ad litem attorney general representation authorized, state court administrator and dist...04/24/2007Received from Senate
HF1400Adoption; genetic siblings provided information assistance regarding other siblings.04/19/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF1033Employer retaliation protections expanded.04/18/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
SF1296Federal funds use in highway construction training programs and reports on training programs and ...04/18/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
HF1738Individual income tax rates modified, and revenues deposited in a K-12 education account.04/10/2007Author stricken Madore
HF0155Children's health security account and program created, eligibility and covered services specifie...03/29/2007Author added Erhardt
SF0156I-94 designated as Purple Heart Trail.03/27/2007Received from Senate
HF1473Crime victims service programs and crime prevention grants authorized, and money appropriated.03/26/2007Author added Severson
HF1534Local government aid distribution modified, and appropriation increased.03/26/2007Author added Bigham
HF1445Adoption records access provided, and data classification modified.03/24/2007Author stricken Hamilton
HF1692Taxpayer notice modified on renewal of school district operating referendum.03/24/2007Author added Abeler
SF1053Ramsey County corrections provisions modified.03/24/2007Received from Senate
HF1273Sexual assault counselors testimonial confidentiality provided, "mistake of age" defense eliminat...03/23/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1884Minnesota Land Conservation Incentives Act of 2007 adopted providing an income tax credit for lan...03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF0243Ombudsman for corrections reestablished, and money appropriated.03/21/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF0414Crime victims emergency needs fund grants authorized and money appropriated.03/21/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF0698Mentoring program organizations authorized to request criminal background checks from the Bureau ...03/21/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF0729Competitive bidding contracts prohibited with companies or entities that have certain criminal or...03/21/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1220Child advocacy center grants provided, and money appropriated.03/21/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF0446Outdoor light pollution restricted.03/20/2007Recalled by Chair
HF1342Qualified domestic violence-related offenses and crimes of violence defined, and technical change...03/19/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF2197I-94 designated as the Purple Heart Trail.03/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance Division
HF2164Group term life insurance contracts exempted from the premiums tax.03/15/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0643Meatpacking industry workers bill of rights and ombudsman position established, and money appropr...03/14/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0856Homestead property taxes limited to a percentage of homeowner's income.03/14/2007Author added Lesch
HF1326Local Community Rail Security Act of 2007 adopted providing for protection of railroad property f...03/14/2007Author added Liebling
HF2070Dependent care income tax credit for licensed family day care providers equalized.03/13/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF2071Federal nutrition program reimbursements federal taxable income subtraction provided.03/13/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0215No-fault auto insurance benefit terminations and denials regulated.03/09/2007Division action, to pass and return to Commerce and Labor
HF0087St. Paul Asian Pacific Cultural Center predesign expenditures authorized from previous appropriat...03/07/2007Secretary of State Ch. 4 03/05/07
HF1408Programs for the all-inclusive care of the elderly (PACE) programs authorization modified.03/07/2007Authors added Mariani; Hausman and Murphy, E.
HF1776Nonbinding presidential primary established.03/07/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF1815Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act adopted.03/07/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
HF0303Youth intervention program grants provided, and money appropriated.03/05/2007Author added Lanning
HF0674United States Troops in Iraq escalation opposed by resolution to the President and Congress.03/05/2007Author added Winkler
HF1170Living-at-home/block nurse programs grant amounts increased and indexed, number of programs incre...03/05/2007Authors added Tillberry and Bly
HF1199State involvement in trade policies provided, and report required.03/05/2007Author added Bly
HF1388Courts provisions modified relating to attorney general, state court administrator, guardians ad ...03/01/2007Author added Peterson, S.
HF1498Uniform Power of Attorney Act adopted.03/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0088Minnesota Family Investment Program subsidized housing penalty repealed.02/26/2007Author added Norton
HF1276St. Paul; professional development funding provided to parks and library staff who interact with ...02/26/2007Referred by Chair to Early Childhood Learning Finance Division
HF1277St. Paul; grant provided to notify citizens of youth services available in the community, and mon...02/26/2007Referred by Chair to Early Childhood Learning Finance Division
HF0159Universal health care system working group established, universal coverage plan required, basic h...02/22/2007Author added Walker
HF1244Motor vehicle sales tax proceeds apportionment provided.02/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1304Human trafficking; legal advocacy trafficking victims grant provided, and money appropriated.02/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1020St. Paul summer youth employment grants provided, and money appropriated.02/19/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF1123Driving record information disclosure to law enforcement required.02/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF1156Vending machine products sales tax exemption provided for specified foods.02/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF1204Low-income housing sales tax exemption extended to limited partnerships in which the sole general...02/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0737Collaborative services for high-risk children established, and money appropriated.02/15/2007Author added Bly
HF0871National Service Trust educational awards income tax subtraction authorized.02/15/2007Author added Slocum
HF0943Deemed dividend corporate franchise tax deduction for foreign operating corporations limited.02/15/2007Author added Lesch
HF0676Restricted drivers' licenses appearance modified.02/14/2007Division action, to pass as amended and return to Transportation Finance Division
HF0157School district levies modified, market value property tax credit computation modified, property ...02/12/2007Author added Hosch
HF0383Ramsey County mothers first program for alcohol and drug use early intervention provided, and mon...02/12/2007Author added Hilstrom
HF0852State Fairgrounds area liquor license authorized.02/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
HF0432Limited market value law extended for two years.02/08/2007Author added Abeler
HF0459Ramsey County summer employment for at-risk youth funding provided, and money appropriated.02/08/2007Author added Abeler
HF0463MinnesotaCare small employer buy-in option created.02/08/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF0091Minimum wage increased, and annual inflation adjustment mechanism provided.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
HF0653Public Utilities Holding Company Act adopted.02/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0014Military pensions federal taxable income subtraction provided.02/01/2007Author added Welti
HF0525Public health program applicants employer disclosure required.02/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
SF0025Commissioner of finance required to adjust for projected inflation in forecasting state expenditu...02/01/2007Author added Hansen
HF0367Ramsey County; corrections provisions modified.01/29/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice