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Mary Murphy (DFL) 06B 343 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 296-2676 (800) 890-5428E-mail: rep.mary.murphy@house.mn Prefers interim mail at this address.

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Biography
Home: Hermantown; 5180 W. Arrowhead Road, 55811; (218) 729-6399 Occupation: Grounds manager/historical preservation Education: B.A., history, College of St. Scholastica; graduate work, University of Minnesota-Duluth Elected: 1976 Term: 16th
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF3082Omnibus retirement provisions modification05/16/2008Bill was repassed as amended by Conference
HF3915St. Louis County civil service pilot project provided.03/27/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF4109Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system individual retirement account plan revision perm...03/19/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF4085Correctional plan retirement provisions clarified.03/17/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF3895Statewide lump-sum voluntary retirement plan established for volunteer firefighters, conforming c...03/10/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF3938Volunteer firefighter relief associations misconduct reporting required by public accountants, ho...03/10/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF3798Minnesota State Retirement System; Public Employees Retirement Association; Teachers Retirement A...03/04/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF3799Public pension fund voluntary deductions authorized for persons entitled to receive an annuity.03/04/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF3673Duluth Teachers Retirement Fund Association; Rule of 90 benefit tier extended to post-1989 hires.03/03/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF2558Library accessibility and improvement grants funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/25/2008Division action, to pass as amended and return to Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness ...
HF3421Postretirement provisions amended, and Minnesota postretirement investment fund dissolution provi...02/25/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF3221Minnesota State Retirement System deferred compensation plan provisions amended.02/19/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF3041Retirement provisions modified relating to actuarial and financial reporting.02/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF2950Midway Township sewer reconstruction funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2956Northshore Express Inter-City Passenger Rail funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/14/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2793Duluth Entertainment Convention Center arena funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/13/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0164Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center arena funding provided, bonds issued, and money approp...02/05/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0397Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center arena funding provided, and money appropriated.02/05/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF1370Midway Township sewer reconstruction funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/05/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF1371North Shore Express Intercity Rail Initiative funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropria...01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF1175Duluth aircraft facilities state financing modifications05/21/2007Returned from Senate
SF0430Omnibus pension bill05/20/2007House conferees Murphy, M.; Smith; Thissen; Kahn; Nelson
HF2517Duluth airport terminal facilities funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.05/19/2007Referred by Chair to Transportation Finance Division
HF1978Omnibus pension bill modifying provisions of various state and local retirement plans.05/18/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF subbed on Calendar for the Day
HF0455Public defense provisions updated and clarified, right to representation modified, public defende...05/14/2007Secretary of State Ch. 61 05/10/07
HF1252Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and deaf-blind student transition services funding provided; and money app...04/10/2007Author added McFarlane
HF1676Minitex program funding provided, and money appropriated.04/10/2007Author added McFarlane
HF2361Public pension fund financial reporting requirements modified.03/26/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF2363Minnesota State Retirement System correctional state employees retirement; Human Services employe...03/26/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF2266Port of Duluth export grain inspection provided.03/20/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs
HF2267Arrowhead Regional Corrections Agency productive day pilot project funding provided, and money ap...03/20/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2154Low referendum school district funding increased.03/16/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF1819Proctor sales taxes authorized.03/15/2007Committee report, without further recommendation re-refer to Taxes
HF0613Adult basic education appropriations updated, and money appropriated.03/14/2007Returned by Chair to Finance
HF2124Correctional employee disability benefit provisions and age limits modified, and terms defined.03/14/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF2125Retirement filing deadlines extended, written applications required, and disability benefit provi...03/14/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF2126Public pension plan full funding dates established.03/14/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF2128Public Employees Retirement Association staff authorized to participate in the postretirement opt...03/14/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF2078Minnesota State Retirement System general plan membership authorized for middle management associ...03/13/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF2079State employee early retirement incentive eligibility extended.03/13/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF1911Correctional state employees retirement plan; additional Corrections Department employees include...03/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF1912Correctional state employees retirement plan; Human Services Department employees included in pla...03/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF1976Volunteer firefighter relief association state supplemental aid provided, and eligibility qualifi...03/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF1977Retirement plans obsolete references corrected.03/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF1146County jail reentry projects authorized, and money appropriated.03/05/2007Author added Sailer
HF1459Modular homes exempted from the property tax.02/27/2007Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF1460Modular and manufactured home sourcing rules modified.02/26/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF1331Retirement coverage provisions modified, and technical changes provided.02/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF1139Minnesota State Retirement System administrative changes provided.02/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF0889Public Employees Retirement Association administrative provisions modified.02/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF0449Property tax refund program extended to residents of certain nursing homes.02/07/2007Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF0125Disability definitions provided for police and fire fund and local government correctional retire...01/16/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF0126Public pension plan appeal procedures modified.01/16/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF0127Public employee disability benefits eligibility procedures modified.01/16/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF1812State government operations funding provided and money appropriated.05/29/2008Governor approval line item veto, lines 56.15 to 56.22
HF0995Resolution for governor to take action to prepare to meet the challenges of peak oil05/16/2008Returned from Senate with amendment
HF3926Teachers Retirement Association rule of 90 benefit tier extended to post-1989 hires.05/08/2008Author added Dettmer
SF3263Hospital records electronic image transfer authority; transportation of dead human bodies provisi...04/30/2008Governor's action Approval 04/24/08
HF2469Dog and Cat Breeders Act adopted providing standards of care for dog and cat breeders, authorizin...04/24/2008Author added Masin
HF4127School district lease purchase agreements limited.04/15/2008Recalled by Chair Taxes
HF0380Omnibus bonding bill authorizing spending to acquire and better public lands and buildings, issui...04/10/2008Secretary of State Ch. 179 04/07/08
HF3710Hospital records transfer to electronic image authorized, and transport of deceased persons body ...04/10/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF subbed on Calendar for the Day
HF2522Health care availability and affordability guaranteed, Minnesota Health Care Plan established, re...04/07/2008Motion to suspend rules and place upon final passage
HF4178School finance system modified, and new education funding framework created.04/07/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF4034Living-at-home/block nurse program base funding provided and community service grant program fund...04/02/2008Author added Tillberry
HF3650Retail sale of toys prohibited that have been recalled for safety reasons.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF4132Postsentencing officers special retirement plan actuarial cost study required.03/27/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF3913Minnesota Boxing Commission name changed, penalties provided, jurisdiction extended, rulemaking a...03/26/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF3624Public education mission expanded to include a framework to guide future education policy decisions.03/18/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF3936Bomb squad employee disability payments provided.03/18/2008Committee report, without further rec to amend, re-refer to Rules and Legislative Administration
HF3925St. Paul Teachers Retirement Fund Association rule of 90 benefit tier extended to post-1989 hires.03/17/2008Author added Slocum
HF3927Duluth Teachers Retirement Fund Association rule of 90 benefit tier extended to post-1989 hires.03/17/2008Author added Slocum
HF3364Minnesota Public Facilities Authority wastewater infrastructure funding provided, government buil...03/11/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2528Public housing rehabilitation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.03/10/2008Author added Ruud
HF3201Omnibus technical corrections tax bill03/10/2008Author added Murphy, M.
HF3601General education, special education, and early education programs funding increased; individual ...03/10/2008Author added Lillie
HF3916Utility company employee assault penalties increased.03/10/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF3947Abortion; Saline amniocentesis prohibited and civil and criminal penalties provided.03/10/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF2780Duluth; Food and beverage sales tax rate increase authorized; proceeds authorized for certain imp...03/06/2008Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF3196Commissioner of public safety's annual report on human trafficking required to include informatio...03/05/2008Author added Walker
HF3836State employee vacation donation program modified.03/05/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF3744Local police and firefighters relief association amortization provisions amended, and state aid a...03/04/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF2535Long-term homeless supportive housing funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.03/03/2008Author added Ruud
HF3042Direct care registered nurse hospital staffing levels required.03/03/2008Authors added Lillie and Murphy, M.
HF3450Rural hospital payment adjustment expanded to include additional diagnosis-related groups.03/03/2008Author added Haws
HF3451Rural hospital payment adjustment expanded to include all diagnosis-related groups.03/03/2008Author added Haws
HF3663Captioning required for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers on certain campaign communications.03/03/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF3487Safety for human trafficking victims grant funding provided, and money appropriated.02/28/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2963Lake Superior ballast water discharge regulation established; water exchange, discharge, and trea...02/25/2008Author added Slocum
HF3385Minneapolis firefighters relief association Investment-related postretirement adjustment modified...02/25/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF3241University of Minnesota, Duluth; Civil engineering addition funding provided, bonds issued, and m...02/20/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0547Teachers Retirement Association rule of 90 benefits extended to coordinated members.02/19/2008Author added Kalin
HF2520Duluth; Lake Superior Zoo polar bear exhibit expansion funding provided, bonds issued, and money ...02/18/2008Recalled by Chair Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Division
HF3162Duluth; Tax increment financing districts time extension provided.02/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF2518Duluth sanitary sewer overflow facilities funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2468University of Minnesota; Delaware building renovation funding provided for use as a biomedical sc...02/14/2008Recalled by Chair Finance
HF1440Certificates of pay equity compliance required as condition for certain state contracts, and mone...02/12/2008Referred by Chair to State Government Finance Division
HF1102Fond du Lac Technical and Community College land acquisition funding provided, bonds issued, and ...02/05/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF1257Greater Minnesota business development public infrastructure grant program funding provided, bond...02/05/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0612Port development assistance funding provided, and money appropriated.01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF2212State Capitol building restoration and renovation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appro...01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
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
SF1126Predatory offenders under 16 registration limitations05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0122Omnibus jobs, economic development, and housing finance bill establishing and modifying programs;...05/20/2007Returned from Senate with amendment
SF0608Aircraft insurance minimum liability limits increased.05/17/2007Governor's action Approval 05/17/07
SF1186Minnesota Public Facilities Authority Act and Pollution Control Agency project priority rule modi...05/16/2007Returned from House
HF0772Aircraft insurance minimum liability requirements increased.05/11/2007Author added Tillberry
HF2478Port development assistance funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.05/11/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0829Omnibus public safety finance bill appropriating money for the courts, public safety, corrections...05/09/2007Secretary of State Ch. 54 05/07/07
HF2474Lake Superior Mississippi Railroad scenic railway improvements funding provided, and money approp...05/09/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0797Omnibus higher education and workforce development bill.05/08/2007Author added Bly
HF0886Omnibus bonding bill providing capital improvements funding, issuing bonds, canceling and modifyi...05/08/2007Motion to take from table
SF1443Northwest Airlines, Inc. unemployment benefits eligibility establishment05/08/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF1019Predatory offender registration required for certain persons under the age of 16.05/02/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF1240Historic structure rehabilitation income tax credit provided.04/24/2007Author added Murphy, E.
HF1508Textbook Pricing and Access Act adopted, pilot textbook rental program established, and money app...04/17/2007Author added Lillie
HF0145Lake Superior oceangoing vessels ballast water discharge regulation established, rules required t...04/13/2007Author added Berns
HF0736Emergency medical services award incentive program name change to Cooper/Sams volunteer ambulance...04/10/2007Secretary of State Ch. 11 04/02/07
HF1046Dog and Cat Breeders Act adopted providing standards of care, and appropriating money.04/10/2007Author added Paymar
HF1056Early childhood education provisions modified, and money appropriated.04/10/2007Author added Olin
SF0060Duluth PERA postemployment benefits accounts establishment04/10/2007Governor's action Approval 03/30/07
HF0319Regional library basic system support and multicounty, multitype library systems funding provided...04/02/2007Author added Mullery
HF0790Minnesota Public Facilities Authority Act provisions modified, technical and housekeeping changes...03/30/2007Division action, to pass as amended and return to Finance
HF0806Career and technical revenue increased for school districts.03/29/2007Author added Dittrich
HF1599Northwest Airlines, Inc., mechanics unemployment benefits eligibility and extra benefits provided.03/29/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF1952Hotel fire inspections funding provided, fees removed, and money appropriated.03/29/2007Author added Kalin
HF0003School district levies modified, market value property tax credit computation modified, property ...03/28/2007Division action, to pass as amended and return to Taxes
HF1660St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center studies and planning activities funding provided, and m...03/27/2007Authors added Urdahl, Gardner, Bly, Eken, Johnson, Sailer and Peterson, N.
HF0908Developmental disabilities quality assurance system established and extended, reports required, a...03/26/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1584School district operating cost differential revenue provided.03/26/2007Author added Walker
HF0408Centers for Independent Living regulated, medical assistance waivers provider standards establish...03/24/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1714Railroad Walkways Safety Act adopted, state rail safety inspector position established, special a...03/24/2007Author added Abeler
HF1585Special education programs funding restored, special education revenue formulas fully funded, and...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
HF0231Greater Minnesota business development investment fund established, and money appropriated.03/21/2007Author added Morrow
HF1220Child advocacy center grants provided, and money appropriated.03/21/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF0979Adult basic education aid modified, GED payment increased, and money appropriated.03/19/2007Author added Tillberry
HF1111Volunteer ambulance attendant and volunteer firefighter income tax credit provided, and money app...03/19/2007Author added Tillberry
HF1181Noncommercial television grants money appropriated.03/17/2007Referred by Chair to Capital Investment 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
HF1005Municipal postemployment benefits for retired officers and employees authorized.03/14/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Taxes
HF2033Hennepin and Ramsey Counties licensed family child care providers connections increased, and mone...03/14/2007Referred by Chair to Early Childhood Learning Finance Division
HF0779Office of Indigenous Language established, and money appropriated.03/13/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1905Genetic information use regulated relating to insurance.03/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
HF1953Teachers Retirement Association membership election and service credit purchase authorized.03/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF1954Minnesota State Colleges and Universities annuity provisions modified, and Roth account participa...03/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF1325High five kindergarten program authorized.03/09/2007Referred by Chair to Early Childhood Learning Finance Division
HF0163Duluth postemployment benefits accounts authorized to pay benefits to retired employees and to ge...03/08/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF0303Youth intervention program grants provided, and money appropriated.03/05/2007Author added Lanning
HF0511State employee political activities limitations restricted.03/05/2007Author added Walker
HF1307Peace officer hirings and peace officer overtime funding provided to local governments, and money...03/05/2007Author added Zellers
HF1374Northeast Entrepreneur Fund technical assistance and business training funding provided, and mone...03/05/2007Author added Bly
HF0425Motor vehicle theft victims emergency grants authorized and money appropriated.03/01/2007Author added Walker
HF0868Trust funds for postemployment benefits authorized for political subdivisions.03/01/2007Author added Berns
SF0004Public utilities renewable energy standards02/28/2007Governor's action Approval 02/22/07
HF0885Cloquet local sales tax authorized.02/27/2007Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
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
HF0804International baccalaureate, preadvanced placement, and advanced placement programs participation...02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF1399Northeastern Minnesota community-based health care coverage program demonstration project establi...02/26/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF0110Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact02/22/2007Secretary of State Ch. 2 02/20/07
HF0458Peace Officer Standards and Training Board appropriation increased.02/22/2007Authors added Dominguez and Bigham
HF1304Human trafficking; legal advocacy trafficking victims grant provided, and money appropriated.02/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0153School district shared superintendent aid provided, and money appropriated.02/15/2007Author added Simpson
HF1055State Lottery ticket sales on State Fairgrounds authorized.02/15/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
HF0281Local governmental planning assistance provided, regional development commissions required to sub...02/14/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0341Stearns and St. Louis Counties group residential housing provider moratorium exceptions provided.02/13/2007Author added Severson
HF0382State employees political activities limitations restricted.02/08/2007Author added Abeler
HF0017House of representatives included in the public employment labor relations act.02/06/2007Referred by Chair to Labor and Consumer Protection Division
HF0008Income, franchise and property tax refunds federal conforming provisions02/01/2007Secretary 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
HF0398Tuition and fees paid by Wisconsin residents attending the University of Minnesota regulated.02/01/2007Authors added Kahn and Slocum
HF0405Culkin rest area on I-35 reopened.02/01/2007Author added Lenczewski
HF0537Runaway and Homeless Youth Act modified, and money appropriated.02/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0545Board of Public Defense funding provided for transcripts, and money appropriated.02/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
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
HF0134Duluth food and beverage sales tax increase authorized, and proceeds allocated to renovations and...01/22/2007Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF0004Renewable energy standard established.01/11/2007Authors added Hansen; Peterson, S.; Mariani; Bly; Wollschlager;
HF0002Voluntary full-day kindergarten funding authorized.01/10/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division