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Member Elect for 2007 - 2008 Carol McFarlane (R) 53B 223 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 297-9010



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Biography
Home: White Bear Lake; * 2237 Southwood Drive, 55110; (651) 429-6511 Occupation: Small-business officer Education: A.A., general studies, Lakewood State Junior College Elected: 2006 Term: 1st* Prefers interim mail at this address.
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF2471Charitable organizations financial statement requirements modified.04/03/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF4159Vadnais Lake Area Management Organization included as a special taxing district.04/03/2008Authors added Gardner and Scalze
HF0965Election judge balance requirements modified, election judges not affiliated with a major politic...03/10/2008Author added Slawik
HF3182Century College funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.03/03/2008Author added Scalze
HF2756Tamarack Nature Center - Destination for Discovery bonds issued and money appropriated.02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
SF0753Election judges not affiliated with a major political party appointment authorized.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Governmental Operations, Reform, Techn...
HF2015Special education statutory funding provisions modified.03/14/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF2017Extended time revenue modified.03/14/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF2018Educational Planning and Assessment (EPAS) program funding provided, and money appropriated.03/14/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF1318Special education funding increased, and two-year lag in base funding increased.03/12/2007Author added Welti
HF2013Reserve accounts eliminated in a school district general fund.03/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF2014Superintendent duties modified to eliminate basic standards test reporting requirement.03/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF2016Statewide testing and reporting system modified; graduation test requirements for certain student...03/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SF3193Adoption record and original birth certificate governing provisions modified.05/16/2008Governor's action Veto
HF3494State government administration and operation policy provisions modified.05/15/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3955I-35W bridge collapse survivor payments regulated, community-based care for older adults promoted...05/15/2008Returned from Senate with amendment
HF3172Election provisions modified relating to lobbying, preelection reports, affidavits, campaign adve...05/13/2008Secretary of State Ch. 295 05/12/08
HF3539Hospital construction moratorium exception provided.05/07/2008Amendments offered
SF3455Beer kegs purchase and receipt by scrap metal dealers regulated.05/07/2008Governor's action Approval 05/01/08
HF3371Birth record access allowed to adopted persons.05/05/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF4229Health care reform goals set, insurance reform provided, savings accounts established, spending t...05/05/2008Author added McFarlane
HF4007Beer kegs purchase and receipt by scrap metal dealers regulated.04/30/2008Author added Morrow
HF2978Education finance; basic formula allowance increased, special education revenue proration elimina...04/28/2008Author added Anzelc
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
SF2653Conflict of interest exception established for certain school contracts for professional and othe...04/10/2008Governor's action Approval 04/04/08
HF4178School finance system modified, and new education funding framework created.04/07/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2779Lifelong learning account program established, tax credits to employees and employers for contrib...03/31/2008Author added McFarlane
HF2893School districts authorized to participate in the state employee health insurance plan.03/31/2008Author added Bunn
HF3780Comprehensive, scientifically based reading instruction definition clarified, prekindergarten thr...03/31/2008Author stricken Bigham
HF0814Teacher education and compensation helps (TEACH) program established, and money appropriated.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF1233Foodshelf programs funding provided, and money appropriated.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF2617Early childhood education programs teaching employment requirements modified.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF2624Teacher quality improvement task force established for effectively integrating secondary and post...03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF2630Sales tax on purchase of certain school district vehicles eliminated.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF2722Electronic licensing system agents permitted to charge a higher fee to credit card users, and not...03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF2785Conflict of interest exception established for certain school contracts for professional and othe...03/27/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF subbed on Calendar for the Day
HF2846School district alternative facilities bonding eligibility standards modified.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF2920Developmental screening aid for children modified.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF2973Permanent school fund subtraction eliminated, education funding simplified, and permanent school ...03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF2975Permanent school fund subtraction eliminated.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3122Metropolitan Council funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3150Small business development assistance provided, and money appropriated.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3199Minnesota supplemental aid shelter needy provisions modified to include persons moving out of cor...03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3238Sustainable water use provided; conservation rate structures, contaminated well disclosure, and g...03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3255School reimbursement increased for the school milk program.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3386Property tax exemption eligibility clarification provided for public charity institutions.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3393Kindergarten milk full funding provided.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3427Veteran loan program established, certain veterans added to program eligibility, unemployment com...03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3453Starbase program effectiveness study provisions modified.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3461Nonpublic student transportation full funding provided.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3650Retail sale of toys prohibited that have been recalled for safety reasons.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
HF3707Industry sector training initiatives funding provided, and money appropriated.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3832Disability accommodation credit provided for vehicle purchase or modification, home modification ...03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3884Mandated health proposal evaluation process changed, and report required.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3958Teacher licensure via portfolio established.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3988Foodshelf programs funding provided, and money appropriated.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF4053Children under seven enrolled in public school first grade compelled to remain enrolled.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF4068Permanent school fund payment distribution modified, and permanent school fund revenue growth set...03/27/2008Authors added McFarlane and Scalze
HF4110Proposed and mandated health benefits evaluation provided, funding provided, and money appropriated.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3381Long-term homeless supportive services money appropriated.03/25/2008Author changed Clark (chief)
HF3628Minnesota State Colleges and Universities common course numbering system required.03/13/2008Author added Dettmer
HF3181Education provisions clarified and amended, and state and district reporting systems analyzed.03/12/2008Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF3208Community action grants provided, and money appropriated.03/11/2008Author added Swails
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...
HF2890Colorectal cancer screening for the uninsured provided, and money appropriated.03/10/2008Author added Hansen
HF3262Alternative school start date provided for 2009 and 2010.03/05/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF3728World languages programs and aid provided to school districts, and money appropriated.03/04/2008Authors added Wardlow and Berns
HF0420Health and physical education course requirements provided, approved local school wellness polici...03/03/2008Author added Gottwalt
HF2535Long-term homeless supportive housing funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.03/03/2008Author added Ruud
HF2979School district location equity revenue study required.03/03/2008Author added Scalze
HF3459Full-time students defined as dependents for health plan coverage, and school district requiremen...03/03/2008Author added Peterson, S.
HF2982Alternative learning centers and charter schools five-year pilot program established to identify ...02/26/2008Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF2879Greater Minnesota business development public infrastructure grant program funding provided, bond...02/25/2008Author added Kalin
HF2185Healthy child development within communities grant program established, and money appropriated.02/21/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF3207Century College asset preservation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/20/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF3067Century College science lab renovation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/19/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
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
HF2880Greater Minnesota development funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/18/2008Authors added Simpson and Brynaert
HF2986Minnesota Humanities Center grant provided, and money appropriated.02/18/2008Author added Bly
HF2980School facilities formulas modified, additional districts qualified for alternative facilities re...02/15/2008Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF2981Intermediate school districts authorized to borrow in anticipation of revenue payments.02/15/2008Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF2025Families with adolescents educational support pilot program established, and money appropriated.02/14/2008Authors added Lillie, McFarlane and Ruth
HF2477Colorectal cancer screening for the uninsured provided, and money appropriated.02/12/2008Author added Murphy, E.
HF0386St. Paul to Hinckley Rush Line Corridor provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF0258No Child Left Behind; Congress memorialized, by resolution, to offer greater flexibility to state...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to E-12 Education
HF0260Military personnel exempted from firearm safety certificate requirement.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Environment and Natural Resources
SF0013Special education; President and Congress memorialized, by resolution, to carry through on their ...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to E-12 Education
SF0590Montgomery GI Bill; a resolution exhorting Congress to reform GI Bill for the Selected Reserves t...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veter...
HF0903Montgomery GI Bill for the Selected Reserves; Congress urged by resolution to permit members of t...05/20/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF2530Maplewood family shelter, affordable housing, and residences for seniors funding provided; and mo...05/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
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
SF1705Colorectal screening tests insurance coverage required.05/16/2007Governor's action Approval 05/14/07
SF0805Health plan coverage for hearing aids requirements modified.05/14/2007Governor's action Approval 05/10/07
HF0272Firearms safety and usage training certificates continuation provided while soldiers and essentia...05/10/2007Secretary of State Ch. 51 05/09/07
HF0293Environment and natural resources funding provided, Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota R...05/04/2007Secretary of State Ch. 30 05/03/07
HF1287Colorectal screening tests medical insurance coverage required.04/19/2007Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF0833Special education additional aid provided, program growth factors increased in regular and excess...04/17/2007Author added Dominguez
HF1508Textbook Pricing and Access Act adopted, pilot textbook rental program established, and money app...04/17/2007Author added Lillie
HF0376State contracts web site with a searchable database required, and money appropriated.04/13/2007Author added Berns
HF1088Concurrent enrollment program aid provided, and money appropriated.04/10/2007Author added McFarlane
HF1131Capacity building grants funding provided, and money appropriated.04/10/2007Author added McFarlane
HF1168Minnesota Youth Program funding provided, and money appropriated.04/10/2007Authors added McFarlane and Doty
HF1185School districts and intermediate school districts building lease levy increased.04/10/2007Author added McFarlane
HF1252Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and deaf-blind student transition services funding provided; and money app...04/10/2007Author added McFarlane
HF1264Early childhood education access grants contribution and early childhood educational expenses inc...04/10/2007Author added McFarlane
HF1676Minitex program funding provided, and money appropriated.04/10/2007Author added McFarlane
HF2238School employee statewide health insurance program established, and money appropriated.04/10/2007Author added McFarlane
HF0402Residential microbial pesticide applicator licensure study required.04/02/2007Authors added Simon and Madore
HF1694Teacher training to integrate learning technologies into K-12 classrooms provided, and money appr...03/29/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0794Medical assistance coverage modified to include consultations with psychologists, and medical ass...03/27/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF1584School district operating cost differential revenue provided.03/26/2007Author added Walker
HF0236School districts authorized to delay the implementation of special education tuition billing for ...03/24/2007Author added Urdahl
HF2350Mercury; certain vaccines containing mercury prohibited, and providers required to notify patient...03/24/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF1537Education loans principal and interest payments income tax subtraction provided.03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF1561Early intervention adequate yearly progress grants established, formula allowance increased, and ...03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF1567Special education programs funding restored, and special education appropriation made open and st...03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF1917Mercury-free vaccines preference established.03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF0481School districts authorized to grant required course credits to students who satisfactorily compl...03/22/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0726Minnesota community action grants funding provided, and money appropriated.03/21/2007Author added McFarlane
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
HF0284Special assessment deferments authorized for members of the armed forces.03/20/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Taxes
HF0443Alternative school year calendar program grants provided, and money appropriated.03/20/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF1698Scholar loan program established to encourage teacher diversity in schools, revolving account est...03/20/2007Author added Bly
HF1888Academic rigor and 4R high schools provided, and money appropriated.03/20/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF2021Office of Educational Accountability funding provided through the University of Minnesota, measur...03/20/2007Author added Bly
HF0300Military pay tax deduction expanded, and military pension subtraction including survivor benefits...03/19/2007Author added Brod
HF0633Health plan coverage for hearing aids regulated.03/19/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF0668School aid payment percentage increased from 90 percent to 95 percent.03/14/2007Author added Brown
HF0856Homestead property taxes limited to a percentage of homeowner's income.03/14/2007Author added Lesch
HF1702School finance system changes phased in, and school finance reform legislative task force created.03/14/2007Author added Haws
HF0138Community education revenue program funding increased.03/13/2007Author added Kalin
HF0396School district extended time revenue increased.03/12/2007Division action, to pass and return to K-12 Finance Division
HF0984Student ACT and SAT entrance test fees reimbursed, and money appropriated.03/12/2007Author added Welti
HF1174Minnesota reading corps program established, and money appropriated.03/12/2007Author added Welti
HF2020School background check requirements amended.03/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
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
HF0788Demographic trends analysis required with forecast of state revenue and expenditures.03/07/2007Author added Welti
HF1387Long-term homeless supportive services funding provided, and money appropriated.03/07/2007Author added Slocum
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
HF1006Statewide health and physical education requirements provided, school wellness policies posted on...03/05/2007Author added Bly
HF1428Site decision-making program grants provided, and money appropriated.03/05/2007Author added Bly
HF0466Property tax relief provided; and equity, transition, and referendum equalization levies increase...03/02/2007Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF0467Property tax relief provided; and debt service equalization revenue, health and safety, deferred ...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
HF0778Extraordinary special education revenue provided.03/01/2007Author added Ward
HF1556Alternative teacher professional pay system continued funding provided, staff development revenue...03/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF0360Intermediate school district member districts authorized to levy for school safety activities at ...02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF0804International baccalaureate, preadvanced placement, and advanced placement programs participation...02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF0250Ambulance service and interhospital transfer provisions modified.02/22/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
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
HF0283Cities, counties, and townships exempted from sales tax.02/22/2007Author added Demmer
HF0365Alternative teacher pay calculation for intermediate school districts modified.02/19/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0649Special education excess cost program funding increased.02/19/2007Author added Abeler
HF0694Declining enrollment school district funding increased.02/19/2007Author added Ward
HF0938Minnesota State Colleges and Universities tuition stability provided, and money appropriated.02/19/2007Author added Ward
HF0980Referendum aid adjustment modified for open enrollment students.02/19/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0737Collaborative services for high-risk children established, and money appropriated.02/15/2007Author added Bly
HF0470Vaccines; patient notification required when a vaccine contains more than a trace amount of mercury.02/12/2007Author added Abeler
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
HF0285Soldiers, veterans, and peace officers exempted from requirements relating to state firearms safe...02/08/2007Author added Shimanski
HF0013Legislative training forums required, and money appropriated.02/05/2007Author added McFarlane
HF0089Special education; President and Congress memorialized, by resolution, to carry through on their ...02/01/2007Authors added Loeffler and Ward
HF0315Suicide prevention grants restored, and money appropriated.02/01/2007Authors added Moe, Abeler, Ward, Hilstrom and Welti
HF0537Runaway and Homeless Youth Act modified, and money appropriated.02/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0060Income tax rates reduced.01/29/2007Author added Anderson, S.
HF0062Income tax rates reduced.01/29/2007Author added Anderson, S.
HF0329Intermediate school districts authorized to engage in short-term borrowing in anticipation of inc...01/29/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0191Anglers allowed to use two lines and two hooks while fishing.01/18/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
HF0103Tax conformity provided for tax year 2006 to the federal teacher expense deduction, tuition subtr...01/16/2007Authors added Garofalo, Tingelstad, Wardlow and Ruth