Contact Information
Bernard Lieder (DFL) 01B 423 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 296-5091 E-mail: rep.bernie.lieder@house.mn



Please upgrade your Flash Player
Biography
Home: Crookston; * 911 Thorndale Ave., 56716; (218) 281-1991 Occupation: Retired engineer Education: Engineering, University of Illinois, Purdue University Elected: 1984 Term: 12th* Prefers interim mail at this address.
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SF3564Motor fuel surcharge administration provided, and transitional rate of special fuel excise tax on...05/05/2008Governor's action Veto 05/05/08
HF4017Northwest Minnesota Multicounty Housing and Redevelopment Authority allowed to levy certain taxes.04/15/2008Recalled by Chair Taxes
HF3868Motor fuel surcharge administration provided, and transitional rate of special fuel excise tax on...03/19/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF3777Red Lake County nursing facility payment rate increased.03/04/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2800Transportation finance bill appropriating money for highway maintenance, local roads, emergency r...02/28/2008Secretary of State Ch. 152 02/25/08
HF3258Marshall County; Tax-forfeited land bordering public water sale authorized.02/20/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
HF2916Crookston ice arena complex funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2767Northland Community and Technical College, East Grand Forks funding provided, bonds issued, and m...02/13/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2609Crookston ice arena complex funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2110Greater Minnesota transit funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF0562Transportation, Metropolitan Council, and public safety funding provided, motor vehicle sales tax...05/21/2007Returned from Senate with amendment
HF0946Omnibus transportation finance bill appropriating money for transportation, Metropolitan Council,...05/21/2007Motion to override veto
SF0958Geotechnical investigation property entry authorized, reestablishment cost limits provided, bridg...04/18/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
SF1161Highway contracts regulated.04/18/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
HF0763Highway contracts regulation modified.04/10/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF2116Gross vehicle weights and axle weights of vehicles and combinations regulated, allowable weight l...03/19/2007Author added Magnus
HF1820Crookston sales and use tax authorized.03/15/2007Committee report, without further recommendation re-refer to Taxes
HF0533Veterans' tuition assistance provided for military veterans and their surviving spouses and child...03/13/2007Author added Sailer
HF1635Highway safety improvement account established, and eligible purposes modified for expenditure of...03/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1636Trunk highway interchanges construction funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.03/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0730Special license plates provisions modified.02/21/2007Division action, to pass and return to Transportation Finance Division
HF0733Red River Valley flood protection farmstead ring levees construction funding provided, and money ...02/08/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0734Transit fund and accounts established, and motor vehicle lease sales tax disposition modified.02/08/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0735State entry authorized onto real property for geotechnical investigation under eminent domain, br...02/08/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0534Appropriations continued in effect until eliminated or amended by the legislature.02/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF0018Motor vehicle sales tax proceeds allocated.01/29/2007Author added Gottwalt


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF3090Department of Transportation position provisions modified.05/17/2008Special Order: Amended
HF3800Omnibus transportation and transit policy bill; transportation-related program or activity provis...05/16/2008Motion did not prevail
SF3193Adoption record and original birth certificate governing provisions modified.05/16/2008Governor's action Veto
HF3195Legislative Greenhouse Gas Advisory Group established, cap and trade studies and reports required...05/15/2008Senate adopted conference committee report, bill repassed
HF4217School finance system modified, and education funding framework established.05/13/2008Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
SF2786Restricted plumber licenses effective dates modified.05/13/2008Governor's action Approval 05/08/08
HF3539Hospital construction moratorium exception provided.05/07/2008Amendments offered
SF2796Early childhood education programs teaching employment 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
HF4212Charter school students allowed to participate in extracurricular activities in their resident sc...04/30/2008Authors stricken Dittrich and Ruud
SF2377First responders authorized to staff basic life support ambulances under certain conditions, and ...04/30/2008Governor's action Approval 04/24/08
HF4196School finance system modified, and a new education funding framework created.04/23/2008Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF1351Omnibus transportation policy bill providing policy changes relating to transportation, highways,...04/21/2008Senate adopted conference committee report, bill repassed
HF4204Housing and redevelopment authorities maximum levy increased.04/21/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
SF1218Absent voters procedures and requirements modified, and voter registration information privacy pr...04/21/2008Governor's action Approval 04/17/08
HF2591First responders authorized to staff basic life support ambulances under certain conditions, and ...04/16/2008Author added Heidgerken
HF0380Omnibus bonding bill authorizing spending to acquire and better public lands and buildings, issui...04/10/2008Secretary of State Ch. 179 04/07/08
HF2987Biodiesel definition modified, minimum content increased, tiered content goal created, and notice...04/10/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF4034Living-at-home/block nurse program base funding provided and community service grant program fund...04/02/2008Author added Tillberry
HF0814Teacher education and compensation helps (TEACH) program established, and money appropriated.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF2617Early childhood education programs teaching employment requirements modified.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF0105Passenger restraint required for children under age eight in motor vehicles.03/25/2008Author added Tillberry
HF3896Walkways required by certain railroad tracks.03/17/2008Author added Slocum
HF2805Restricted plumber licenses effective dates modified.03/11/2008Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Ways and Means
HF2943Transit implementation plan required to meet 80 percent of transit needs in greater Minnesota by ...03/11/2008Authors added Haws and Jaros
HF3909Drivers' license ineligibility provided by dishonored check payment for vehicle taxes and fees.03/10/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance Division
HF2942Livestock investment grant program created and money appropriated.03/05/2008Author added Fritz
HF3771Ice hockey designated as the official sport of Minnesota.03/05/2008Author added Masin
HF3778Nursing facility payment rates increased to offset property tax payments.03/05/2008Author added Bly
HF3833Household good motor carrier requirements amended, system of permits changed to registration, obs...03/05/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1601Novice driver safety education program established, driver instruction permit and provisional dri...03/03/2008Author stricken Slocum
HF2535Long-term homeless supportive housing funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.03/03/2008Author added Ruud
HF2758Central Corridor Transit Way design and construction authorized, bonds issued and money appropria...03/03/2008Author added Scalze
HF2813Metropolitan transportation projects state funding prioritization required for projects that have...03/03/2008Author added Dittrich
HF3274Bottineau Transitway Corridor alternatives analysis, draft environmental impact study, and proper...03/03/2008Author added Hortman
HF3730Electronic library for Minnesota databases access to local libraries provided.03/03/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF2757Imminent bridge collapse warning device required to be developed by the commissioner of transport...02/25/2008Author added Slocum
HF1062Driver education provisions modified.02/21/2008Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed E-12 Education
HF2897Virginia; veterans memorial funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
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
HF0390Disabled veteran or surviving spouse homestead property tax exemption provided.02/12/2008Author added Shimanski
HF0864Hastings Veterans Home supportive housing funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/12/2008Referred by Chair to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs Finance Division
HF2750Ambulance service in the state trauma system transport criteria modified.02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF0883Red River basin digital elevation model funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF0683Affordable health care right for every resident established, and constitutional amendment proposed.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Rules and Legislative Administration
HF1376Extinguishing interest in abandoned town road requirements modified.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
HF1901World War II veterans memorial dedication activities funding provided, and money appropriated.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Ways and Means
HF0122Omnibus jobs, economic development, and housing finance bill establishing and modifying programs;...05/20/2007Returned from Senate with amendment
SF1753Airport funding and state airports fund advisory task force established, report required, and mon...05/20/2007House conferees Dill; Rukavina; Beard
HF0532Military personnel utility and other contracts regulated, and cancellations authorized.05/18/2007Senate adopted conference committee report, bill repassed
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
HF1940Airport funding advisory task force and state airports fund established, and money appropriated.05/15/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Ways and Means
HF2478Port development assistance funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.05/11/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1259Absent voters procedures and requirements modified, emergency situations provided, and rulemaking...04/25/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
SF0289Mississippi River Parkway Commission expiration date changed to 2012.04/20/2007Referred by Chair to State Government Finance Division
SF0642Ditch buffers requirements modified; annual drainage authority reports required and drainage repa...04/20/2007Referred by Chair to Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division
HF1666Terrestrial and geologic carbon sequestration reports and studies required, and money appropriated.04/18/2007Author added Welti
SF1201Single vehicle length limit increased.04/16/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
HF0736Ambulance service personnel longevity award and incentive program renamed the Cooper/Sams volunte...04/10/2007Secretary of State Ch. 11 04/02/07
HF1713Household goods movers requirements modified.04/10/2007Author stricken Ruth
HF1738Individual income tax rates modified, and revenues deposited in a K-12 education account.04/10/2007Author stricken Madore
HF2142Property tax class rates modified, rural woodlands classification provided, seasonal recreational...04/10/2007Author added Scalze
HF0920Child care provisions modified and MFIP and basic sliding fee child care programs consolidated.04/02/2007Author added Brynaert
SF1887Dallas Sams Memorial Highway designated on Trunk Highway No. 210 between Motley and Staples.04/02/2007Received from Senate
HF0155Children's health security account and program created, eligibility and covered services specifie...03/29/2007Author added Erhardt
HF0444Senior nutrition funding restored, grants provided, and money appropriated.03/29/2007Author added Dominguez
HF0003School district levies modified, market value property tax credit computation modified, property ...03/28/2007Division action, to pass as amended and return to Taxes
HF0594Medical assistance nonemergency medical transportation competitive bidding modified, level of nee...03/27/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF2234Dallas Sams Memorial Highway designated on Trunk Highway 210.03/24/2007Author added Abeler
HF0701Mankato district transportation headquarters funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.03/23/2007Division action, to pass and return to Finance
HF2196Waste pesticide collection program provisions modified, and minimum annual program expenditure am...03/23/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF0577Ditch buffer and drainage and inspection requirements modified, annual drainage authority reports...03/22/2007Division action, to pass as amended and return to Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division
HF0196Mental health provisions modified, inmate assessments required, children's mental health grants a...03/21/2007Division action, to pass as amended and return to Finance
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
HF2287Municipal airport authorities and property tax levies authorized.03/21/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2257Local construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, and airports construction materials sales t...03/20/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0528Impounded vehicle sales authorized after voluntary transfer, notice and right to reclaim contents...03/19/2007Author stricken Severson
HF1630Pavement life-cycle cost analysis required to compare paving materials in certain highway contracts.03/19/2007Referred by Chair to Transportation and Transit Policy Subcommittee
HF2188Driver's license road examination required upon every third renewal.03/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2213Tow permit for oversized and overweight vehicles required.03/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0916Child care centers and homes inspections and reports required.03/15/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF0639Greenhouse motor vehicle emissions reduction initiative enacted, statewide transportation plan mo...03/14/2007Division action, to pass as amended and return to Transportation Finance Division
HF1326Local Community Rail Security Act of 2007 adopted providing for protection of railroad property f...03/14/2007Author added Liebling
HF1475Paratransit services coordination and service standards provided, intercounty service required, a...03/14/2007Referred by Chair to Transportation and Transit Policy Subcommittee
HF1529Highway rest operators prohibited from preventing commercial motor vehicle operators from observi...03/14/2007Division action, to pass as amended and return to Transportation Finance Division
HF1966Special transportation service and small vehicle passenger service definitions modified, and comp...03/14/2007Referred by Chair to Transportation and Transit Policy Subcommittee
HF2080Electronic Library for Minnesota access provided.03/14/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF0779Office of Indigenous Language established, and money appropriated.03/13/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1936Veterans memorial grant program funding provided, and money appropriated.03/13/2007Referred by Chair to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs Finance Division
HF0976After-school community learning grant program established, and money appropriated.03/12/2007Author added Kahn
HF1920Local transportation sales taxes authorized through joint powers boards, and grants for transport...03/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0023County wheelage tax authorized, vehicle registration tax provisions modified, transit fund and ac...03/08/2007Author added Koenen
HF1834Multicounty housing and redevelopment authority levies authorized.03/08/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF1867Vehicle registration taxes, title transaction fees, and driver's license fees increased.03/08/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0162Minnesota GI Bill program established to provide postsecondary education assistance to veterans, ...03/07/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0975Comprehensive school reform funding provided to replace reduced federal funds, and money appropri...03/07/2007Authors added Slocum and Walker
HF1112Transit fund established, metropolitan sales tax imposed and funds dedicated to transit, and moto...03/07/2007Author added Kahn
HF1368County program aid appropriation increased.03/07/2007Author added Slocum
HF1463Metropolitan area sales tax referendum required to impose a tax for transportation and transit, c...03/07/2007Author added Slocum
HF1772Greater Minnesota transit federal funds use authorized.03/07/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
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
HF0600Legislators and certain officers required to be elected by a majority of votes cast at the genera...03/05/2007Author added Walker
HF1170Living-at-home/block nurse programs grant amounts increased and indexed, number of programs incre...03/05/2007Authors added Tillberry and Bly
HF1468Legislators' salaries established by council, composition of the compensation council provided, a...03/05/2007Author added Bly
SF0122Seat belts; passenger restraint required for children under the age of eight in motor vehicles.03/05/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Public Safety and Civil Justice
SF0255Veteran-owned small businesses designated as targeted group of businesses for purposes of awardin...03/05/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
SF0660County withdrawal from regional jail system authorized.03/05/2007Received from Senate
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
HF1095Vehicle weights allowed on highways modified, and seasonal restrictions on gravel roads extended.03/01/2007Referred by Chair to Transportation and Transit Policy Subcommittee
HF1162Single vehicle length limit increased.03/01/2007Referred by Chair to Transportation and Transit Policy Subcommittee
HF1194Coverage of glucose test strips without a prescription permitted.03/01/2007Author added Kalin
HF1569Canada; driver's license offenses committed in Canada effects specified.03/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
SF0106Legislators payment timing modified, and payments authorized for additional travel during special...03/01/2007Received from Senate
HF0139Early childhood family education, school readiness, and Head Start programs funding increased; an...02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF0140Voluntary full-day kindergarten funding authorized.02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF0154General education basic formula allowance increased.02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF1217Road and bridge maintenance construction materials sales tax exemption provided.02/26/2007Author added Beard
HF0688Regional emergency medical services programs funding provided, and money appropriated.02/22/2007Author added Poppe
HF1282Transportation Department data classified.02/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0137Veteran-owned small businesses designated as targeted group businesses for purposes of awarding s...02/19/2007Author added Berns
HF0694Declining enrollment school district funding increased.02/19/2007Author added Ward
HF1126Red River mediation implementation funding provided, and money appropriated.02/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1191Department of Transportation; property appraisal requirements amended.02/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0890Regional transportation planning funding provided, and money appropriated.02/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0895County withdrawal from regional jail system authorized.02/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0106Seat belt violation primary offense provided in all seating positions regardless of age.02/08/2007Committee report, without further rec to amend, re-refer to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0147Mississippi River Parkway Commission expiration date extended to 2012.02/08/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF0546State employee cost comparison required before entering into transportation privatization contrac...02/08/2007Author added Scalze
HF0242Mahnomen County tax jurisdictions temporary aid payments made permanent.02/07/2007Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF0017House of representatives included in the public employment labor relations act.02/06/2007Referred by Chair to Labor and Consumer Protection Division
HF0161County and regional jail booking fees increased.02/05/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0491Family planning access increased to prevent unintended pregnancies, nurses authorized to dispense...02/05/2007Author added Clark and Greiling
HF0619Transportation funding provided with transportation certificates of assignment.02/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0146Great River Road historic roadside restoration funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropri...01/31/2007Division action, to pass and return to Transportation Finance Division
HF0042Appropriations continued to fund state agencies if bills are not passed to continue funding.01/25/2007Author added Lillie
HF0141Appropriations continued in effect unless a law is enacted eliminating or amending the appropriat...01/18/2007Author added Scalze
HF0130Border city enterprise zone allocations increased.01/16/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes