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Member Elect for 2007 - 2008 Terry Morrow (DFL) 23A 415 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 297-9001



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Biography
Home: St. Peter; * 614 S. Washington Ave., 56082; (507) 327-8226 Occupation: Educator/teacher Business: St. Peter; 800 W. College Ave., 56082; (507) 933-7366Education: B.A., rhetoric, University of California-Berkeley; J.D., University of California-Davis; Ph. D., communication studies, Northwestern University Elected: 2006 Term: 1st* Prefers interim mail at this address.
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF3090Department of Transportation position provisions modified.05/17/2008Special Order: Amended
SF3535Office of Pupil Transportation Safety established, and money appropriated.05/16/2008Special Order: Amended
SF3502Farm vehicles on highways provisions modified, and size, weight, and load restrictions on highway...05/15/2008House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
SF3787Driver and vehicle services technology account established, technology surcharge imposed, and mon...05/13/2008Calendar: Third reading Passed Rules suspended, lie-over waived
HF4100Driver and vehicle services technology account established, technology surcharge imposed, and fee...04/28/2008Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Ways and Means
HF4196School finance system modified, and a new education funding framework created.04/23/2008Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF3962Spotter trucks regulated.04/17/2008Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed Taxes
HF2816Nicollet County auditor-treasurer office made appointive.03/31/2008Secretary of State Ch. 160 03/27/08
HF3805Farm vehicles on highways provisions modified, and size, weight, and load restrictions on highway...03/27/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF3009Nursing facility employee pension benefit costs treatment provided.03/17/2008Committee report, without further recommendation re-refer to Finance
HF3960Driver education instruction relating to interaction with commercial motor vehicles required and ...03/17/2008Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Public Safety and Civil Justice
SF3161Legislative Route Nos. 295 and 335 removed from the state highway system.03/17/2008Received from Senate
HF3963Anhydrous ammonia driver hours of service provision modified.03/11/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance Division
HF4008Commercial driver's license holders alcohol and drug testing results notification required.03/11/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance Division
HF3910Office of Pupil Transportation Safety created, staffing and duties prescribed, report required, a...03/10/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF3827Pupil transportation safety information and questions required in driver's manual and examination.03/05/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance Division
HF3750Driver hours of service provision modified.03/04/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance Division
HF3491American Red Cross license plate established.02/28/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2817Lafayette wastewater collection system improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money app...02/19/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF3054Legislative Route Nos. 295 and 335 removed from the state highway system.02/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance Division
HF3106Ethanol plant expansion discretionary environmental impact statements provision provided.02/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
HF2915North Mankato; Caswell Park funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0471Lake Titlow watershed improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/14/2008Referred by Chair to Watersheds, Wetlands and Buffers Subcommittee
HF2729Heritage trail bonds issued and money appropriated.02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2292State natural disaster assistance grant program established, and money appropriated.05/01/2007Author added Olin
HF2448Biofuel; lignocellulosic ethanol production grant authorized, and money appropriated.04/24/2007Authors added Bly and Brynaert
HF0472Renewable energy production incentives eligibility period extended.04/23/2007Secretary of State Ch. 20 04/20/07
SF0400Recreational vehicle combination middle vehicle length limit removed.04/18/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
SF1338Emergency 911 data use permitted to notify the public of an emergency; immunity provided for tele...04/18/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
SF1201Single vehicle length limit increased.04/16/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
HF2006School purchase of locally produced food pilot grant program established, and money appropriated.03/29/2007Author added Welti
HF1471Minnesota Agriculture Education Leadership Council membership expanded to include a representativ...03/26/2007Author added Bly
HF0409Library telecommunications aid and telecommunications/Internet access equity provided, and money ...03/23/2007Author added Nornes
HF1455Rural renewable energy initiatives provided, and money appropriated.03/23/2007Division action, to pass and return to Finance
HF2213Tow permit for oversized and overweight vehicles required.03/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1143Minnesota River Basin Joint Powers Board funding provided, and money appropriated.03/15/2007Author added Brod
HF2098Gaylord; Lakeview Nursing Home pension benefits provided upon privatization.03/14/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF2099Minnesota Historical Society grant-in-aid program provided for county and local historical societ...03/14/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1798Kindergarten space needs additional lease levy authorized.03/09/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0825Recreational vehicle combinations length limit for middle vehicle removed.03/08/2007Author added Koenen
HF1772Greater Minnesota transit federal funds use authorized.03/07/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1149Rural Policy and Development Center fund grant provided, and money appropriated.03/05/2007Author added Bly
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
HF0108North Mankato local sales tax authorized, and funds use specified.02/27/2007Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF1363Trunk Highway No. 14 and Nicollet County State-Aid Highway No. 41 interchange construction provid...02/26/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1150Rural Policy and Development Center funding provided, and money appropriated.02/20/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF1119Nicollet County road reconstruction funding provided, and money appropriated.02/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1121Emergency 911 data use permitted to notify the public of an emergency.02/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0078Voluntary full-day kindergarten funding authorized.02/12/2007Author added Hosch
HF0692Nicollet County Historical Society funding provided for improvements to the Treaty Site History C...02/08/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF3796Council authorized to establish salaries and per diem for legislators, Citizen Compensation Counc...05/18/2008Special Order
SF0651Polybrominated diphenyl ether manufacture and sale restricted, report required, and penalties pro...05/15/2008Veto message laid on table (clarified a portion of veto message)
HF4209School district judgments tax levy expanded.05/12/2008Author added Peterson, S.
HF4240Disarming a peace officer crime established, and criminal penalties provided.05/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0863Emission standards adoption required for motor vehicles, necessary updates provided for to comply...05/08/2008House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
SF2796Early childhood education programs teaching employment requirements modified.05/07/2008Governor's action Approval 05/04/08
HF3397Lawful gambling, bingo games, pull-tabs, tipboards, raffles, prizes and gambling manager provisio...04/30/2008Author added Morrow
HF3935Outdoor heritage fund and Lessard Heritage Enhancement Council established.04/30/2008Author added Ruth
HF4007Beer kegs purchase and receipt by scrap metal dealers regulated.04/30/2008Author added Morrow
SF0599Cuba; a resolution urging the President and Congress to end trade, financial, and travel restrict...04/30/2008Secretary of State Res. 1 04/25/08
HF2100Bisphenol-A and phthalates or replacment chemicals prohibited in children's products and Minnesot...04/24/2008Author added Masin
HF0934Products containing commercial decabromodiphenyl ether banned, exemptions and fees provided, mult...04/21/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Ways and Means
SF1218Absent voters procedures and requirements modified, and voter registration information privacy pr...04/21/2008Governor's action Approval 04/17/08
HF3399Mankato; Sales and use tax extension authorized, revenue use modified, and local tax imposition a...04/15/2008Recalled by Chair Taxes
HF2987Biodiesel definition modified, minimum content increased, tiered content goal created, and notice...04/10/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
SF2262Telecommunications state agency obsolete rules repealed.04/10/2008Governor's action Approval 04/04/08
HF3099Emergency management training required for executive branch employees.04/07/2008Secretary of State Ch. 167 04/03/08
HF4178School finance system modified, and new education funding framework created.04/07/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF4124Voluntary firefighter pension subtraction created.04/01/2008Author added Morrow
HF0635Minnesota Wireless Telephone Consumer Protection Act adopted.03/27/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Rules and Legislative Administration
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
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
HF3255School reimbursement increased for the school milk program.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF0105Passenger restraint required for children under age eight in motor vehicles.03/25/2008Author added Tillberry
HF3400Long-term care rate adjustments provided, long-term care employee health insurance costs funding ...03/17/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF3717Large electric generating plant site or route selection for high-voltage transmission line provis...03/17/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF4005School boards authorized to form business entities solely for wind energy projects, and exemption...03/14/2008Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF3181Education provisions clarified and amended, and state and district reporting systems analyzed.03/12/2008Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF3347Adequate yearly progress designations appeals process clarified relating to education.03/11/2008Author added Loeffler
HF3573State health care program county-based purchasing requirements revised, and mandated report requi...03/11/2008Author added Sailer
HF2878Careless driving resulting in death penalty provided, and revocation of violator's driver's licen...03/05/2008Author added Walker
HF2942Livestock investment grant program created and money appropriated.03/05/2008Author added Fritz
HF2061Baseball fields with disabilities access funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.03/04/2008Authors added Morrow and Brynaert
HF2974School trust land citizen oversight committee provided.03/03/2008Author added Scalze
HF3329Academic success state measures established.03/03/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF2800Transportation finance bill appropriating money for highway maintenance, local roads, emergency r...02/28/2008Secretary of State Ch. 152 02/25/08
HF2937Open Door Health Center funding provided, and money appropriated.02/25/2008Author added Murphy, E.
HF2285Natural resources and cultural heritage dedicated funding provided through increased sales tax re...02/20/2008Secretary of State Ch. 151 02/19/08
HF3189Minnesota Historical Society funding provided, bonds issued and money appropriated.02/20/2008Author added Kahn
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
HF3218Child support collection service fees required to be paid by obligor.02/19/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF3156Ventilator-dependent nursing facility residents payment rate modified.02/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF2839Mankato; performing arts theater and Southern Minnesota Women's Hockey Exposition Center design f...02/14/2008Author added Morrow
HF2414Telecommunications obsolete rules repealed.02/12/2008Referred by Chair to Telecommunications Regulation and Infrastructure Division
HF0937Minnesota State University - Mankato; Trafton Hall phase 2 funding provided, bonds issued, and mo...02/05/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF1523Washington County Disabled Veteran's Rest Camp improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and m...01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF1785Railroad track rehabilitation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF2110Greater Minnesota transit funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF0260Military personnel exempted from firearm safety certificate requirement.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Environment and Natural Resources
HF0375Global Warming Mitigation Act adopted, goals and plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions provide...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Energy Finance and Policy Division
HF0562Transportation, Metropolitan Council, and public safety funding provided, motor vehicle sales tax...05/21/2007Returned from Senate with amendment
HF0634State Children's Health Insurance Program; Congress memorialized, by resolution, to support and r...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Health and Human Services
HF1382Phosphorus use in household dishwater detergent restricted.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Environment and Natural Resources
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
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
SF0238Secondhand smoke hazard public policy established to protect employees and the general public.05/17/2007Governor's action Approval 05/16/07
HF0272Firearms safety and usage training certificates continuation provided while soldiers and essentia...05/10/2007Secretary of State Ch. 51 05/09/07
HF0828Cuba; a resolution urging the President and Congress to end trade, financial, and travel restrict...05/02/2007Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF1259Absent voters procedures and requirements modified, emergency situations provided, and rulemaking...04/25/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF1564Special education maintenance of effort adjustment provided.04/25/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Ways and Means
HF1666Terrestrial and geologic carbon sequestration reports and studies required, and money appropriated.04/18/2007Author added Welti
HF1508Textbook Pricing and Access Act adopted, pilot textbook rental program established, and money app...04/17/2007Author added Lillie
HF0374Board of Water and Soil Resources general services grants provided, and money appropriated.04/11/2007Author added Fritz
HF0873Centers for Independent Living funding provided, and money appropriated.04/02/2007Authors added Ruth and Hosch
HF0920Child care provisions modified and MFIP and basic sliding fee child care programs consolidated.04/02/2007Author added Brynaert
HF0776School lunch aid increased, and money appropriated.03/29/2007Author added Welti
HF0003School district levies modified, market value property tax credit computation modified, property ...03/28/2007Division action, to pass as amended and return to Taxes
HF0839Debt service equalization aid program state aid increased, and money appropriated.03/27/2007Author added Garofalo
HF1590Regional Children's Mental Health Initiative pilot project authorized, enhanced regional children...03/27/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF0305Freedom to Breathe Act of 2007 adopted establishing public policy to protect employees and the pu...03/26/2007Referred by committee to as amended, Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Division
HF1017LeSueur County lake cleanup funding provided, and money appropriated.03/26/2007Referred by Chair to Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division
HF0701Mankato district transportation headquarters funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.03/23/2007Division action, to pass and return to Finance
HF0721Long-term care provisions modified, provider rates increased, new nursing facility case mix indic...03/23/2007Author added Wollschlager
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
HF2338Entrepreneurial and small business assistance grants provided, and money appropriated.03/23/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2288Mankato Civic Center Arena and Women's Hockey Development Center funding provided, and money appr...03/22/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0231Greater Minnesota business development investment fund established, and money appropriated.03/21/2007Author added Morrow
HF0589Clean energy equipment loan program established; cellulosic biofuel development and bioenergy ini...03/21/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF0666Dairy animal revolving loan program established, and money appropriated.03/21/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0726Minnesota community action grants funding provided, and money appropriated.03/21/2007Author added McFarlane
HF1654Renewable energy economy higher education training needs study required, and money appropriated.03/20/2007Author added Bly
HF1680Office of Educational Accountability funding provided through the University of Minnesota, and mo...03/20/2007Author added Bly
HF2021Office of Educational Accountability funding provided through the University of Minnesota, measur...03/20/2007Author added Bly
HF0551Tax deduction for out-of-state active military duty clarified.03/19/2007Author added Tillberry
HF1889Minnesota River Valley study group established to promote the historic, scenic, and natural featu...03/19/2007Author added Peterson, A.
HF0769Native plant agronomic research funding provided, technical advisory committee established, and m...03/15/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
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
HF0533Veterans' tuition assistance provided for military veterans and their surviving spouses and child...03/13/2007Author added Sailer
HF2060Blue Earth County courts facility construction materials sales tax exemption provided.03/13/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0276MinnesotaCare self-employed farmers income definition modified.03/12/2007Authors added Fritz and Sailer
HF0396School district extended time revenue increased.03/12/2007Division action, to pass and return to K-12 Finance Division
HF0948Clean water legacy account modified, lottery net proceeds deposit modified, clean water funding p...03/12/2007Author added Madore
HF0976After-school community learning grant program established, and money appropriated.03/12/2007Author added Kahn
HF1142Higher education state grant program modified.03/12/2007Author added Dittrich
HF1426Extended year kindergarten program created, and money appropriated.03/12/2007Division action, to pass and return to K-12 Finance Division
HF2028Early retirement incentive created for school district employees for school districts experiencin...03/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF0580After-school enrichment program reinstated; grants provided to improve academic achievement, redu...03/09/2007Referred by Chair to Early Childhood Learning Finance Division
HF0808Licensed student services personnel aid provided, and money appropriated.03/09/2007Referred by Chair to Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Division
HF0484Beginning farmer program administered by the Rural Finance Authority provisions modified, and inc...03/08/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
HF0964Motor vehicle sales tax proceeds allocated.03/08/2007Author added Westrom
HF0009Dairy operations and livestock investment income and corporate franchise tax credits provided for...03/07/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
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
HF0492Short-term offender advisory task force established, and reports required including task force re...03/07/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1373Roadsides for wildlife program funding provided, and money appropriated.03/07/2007Author added Slocum
HF1449Natural resources and clean water purposes dedicated funding provided, sales tax increased, funds...03/07/2007Author added Dittrich
HF0101Agricultural land excluded from the tax base for school bonded debt levies.03/05/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0302Early childhood and prekindergarten grant programs established, kindergarten developmental assess...03/05/2007Referred by Chair to Early Childhood Learning Finance Division
HF0884Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council funding provided, and money appropriated.03/05/2007Author added Ruth
HF0949Great Outdoors Council and fund established, Clean Water Council modified, and money appropriated.03/05/2007Author added 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
HF0288Crime victim support grant funding provided, and money appropriated.03/01/2007Author added Ward
HF1009Sesquicentennial celebration income tax checkoff provided, and fund established.03/01/2007Author added Abeler
SF0004Renewable energy standard established.02/28/2007Governor's action Approval 02/22/07
HF0001Children's health security account and program created, eligibility criteria and covered services...02/26/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0544State parks and trails funding provided, and money appropriated.02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF0590Property tax statement required to contain additional information.02/26/2007Author added Anderson, S.
HF0688Regional emergency medical services programs funding provided, and money appropriated.02/22/2007Author added Poppe
HF0789Public utilities energy efficiency and conservation improvement plans required, and energy saving...02/22/2007Author added Gunther
HF0977Special education excessive costs state payment required, and program growth factor increased.02/22/2007Author added Slocum
HF1151Minnesota Learning Resource Center funding provided, and money appropriated.02/20/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0295State employee energy savings suggestions incentives provided.02/19/2007Author added Winkler
HF0894Head Start funding increased, and money appropriated.02/19/2007Authors added Ward and Loeffler
HF0963Local bridge replacement and rehabilitation and local road improvement program funding provided, ...02/19/2007Author added Eastland
HF0710Sustainable agriculture demonstration grants provided, and money appropriated.02/16/2007Referred by Chair to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs Finance Division
HF0493Statewide science, technology, engineering, and math incentive funding provided; and money approp...02/12/2007Author added Abeler
HF0008Tax conformity provided for tax year 2006 to the federal teacher expense deduction, tuition subtr...02/01/2007Secretary of State Ch. 1 01/30/07
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
HF0007Appropriations specified by the house and senate by joint resolution continued in effect unless a...01/22/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0264Trunk Highway No. 14 between Dodge Center and Owatonna reconstruction funding provided, and money...01/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0004Renewable energy standard established.01/11/2007Authors added Hansen; Peterson, S.; Mariani; Bly; Wollschlager;
HF0005Early childhood family education, school readiness, and Head Start programs funding increased; an...01/11/2007Authors added Madore; Laine; Peterson, S.; and Dominguez
HF0002Voluntary full-day kindergarten funding authorized.01/10/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division