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Assistant Majority LeaderMichael V. Nelson (DFL) 46A 569 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 296-3751 E-mail: rep.michael.nelson@house.mn



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Biography
Home: Brooklyn Park; * 7441 Hampshire Ave. N., 55428; (763) 561-2795 Occupation: Trades Education: Carpentry, Hennepin Technical College Elected: 2002 Term: 3rd* Prefers interim mail at this address.
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SF0543Employee Free Choice Act; resolution memorializing Congress to support the Employee Free Choice A...05/08/2008Governor's action Veto 05/08/08
SF2775City notice required when customer's heat source disconnected.05/07/2008Governor's action Approval 05/01/08
SF3218Workers' Compensation Advisory Council recommendations adopted.05/05/2008Governor's action Approval 04/30/08
SF2403Peace officer or firefighter disability provision modified.04/30/2008Governor's action Approval 04/25/05
HF3503Peace officer or firefighter disability provision modified.04/21/2008Author added Sailer
HF3566Workers' Compensation Advisory Council recommendations adopted.04/14/2008Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF3229Utility disconnection city notice and report required.03/18/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF4062Tax refund provided on fuel used in certain auxiliary power devices.03/17/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF3713Duty disability pension amount provided for injured police officers and firefighters, and employe...03/11/2008Author added Lillie
HF3715Volunteer firefighter relief associations maximum service pension amounts increase authorized.03/11/2008Author added Kalin
HF0554Employee Free Choice Act support memorialized by resolution to Congress.03/10/2008Author added Mariani
HF1255Workers' compensation; independent contractor status determination powers clarified, and document...03/10/2008Division action, to pass and return to Commerce and Labor
HF2528Public housing rehabilitation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.03/10/2008Author added Ruud
HF3893Employment provisions modified, Fair Labor Standards Act provisions added, and penalties provided.03/10/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
HF2873USDOT carrier numbers provisions modified governing requirement and use.03/05/2008Division action, to pass as amended and return to Transportation Finance Division
HF2966State hospitals and institutions and county social service agencies authorized to operate vehicle...03/05/2008Division action, to pass and return to Transportation Finance Division
HF2872North Hennepin Community College funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.03/03/2008Author added Dittrich
HF3743School district payroll deduction tax-sheltered annuity vendors collective bargaining required.03/03/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF3436State employee postretirement employment provisions modified.02/25/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF3320Teachers Retirement Fund Association; Special direct state aid reference corrected.02/21/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF3322Street improvement districts and fees established, street improvement plan adoption required, and...02/21/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
HF1130Police misconduct false reporting crime expanded.02/18/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF3186Explore Minnesota Tourism director added to definition of public official.02/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
HF1596Project labor agreements use regulated.02/15/2008Division action, to pass as amended and return to Commerce and Labor
HF2870Limited security interest created for cosigner of loan agreement to purchase motor vehicles.02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Transportation and Transit Policy Subcommittee
HF2969Motor vehicle carrier weight limits violation civil penalties provided.02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Transportation and Transit Policy Subcommittee
HF2643Hennepin Technical College funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/14/2008Author added Carlson
HF1583Intermediate care facilities for persons with developmental disabilities licensure authorized to ...02/12/2008Author added Murphy, E.
HF0891Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park campus asset preservation funding provided, bonds issued...02/05/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF1190Plumbing Board established.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Governmental Operations, Reform, Techn...
HF1283Independent contractor exemption certificates required, penalties provided, notice to the commiss...05/18/2007Reported to the House
SF1449Emergency 911 communication fee requirements modified.05/09/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed Rules suspended, lie-over waived
HF2451Minnesota public pension plans; selection of a joint and survivor annuity benefit required if pro...04/24/2007Author added Bly
HF2424Public employee retirement directors salary limits provided, and retirement associations board of...04/13/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF2248Workers' Compensation Advisory Council recommendations adopted.04/11/2007Author added Hansen
HF2237Bloomington tax increment financing district improvements construction materials sales tax exempt...03/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF2046Firefighters defined as essential employees.03/13/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
HF2049Mechanical Systems Council and mechanical trade licensing requirements established.03/13/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
HF1773Construction management education grants provided, permit fees surcharge and account established,...03/09/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF1551Vehicle weight schedules modified for purposes of the vehicle registration tax.03/05/2007Referred by Chair to Transportation and Transit Policy Subcommittee
HF1230Emergency 911 communication fees requirements modified.02/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0879Contractor payment withholdings required.02/15/2007Author added Mahoney
HF0559Trunk Highway No. 169, Hennepin County State-Aid Highway, and 85th Avenue North intersection inte...02/12/2007Author added Abeler
HF0517Tax information reporting requirements expanded, and money appropriated.02/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF3346Mortgage foreclosure assistance provided, and maximum amount of financial assistance increased.05/18/2008Conference committee report
HF4221Congress memorialized to create a path toward lawful permanent resident status for Liberians with...05/18/2008Authors added Nelson, Hilstrom, Hortman
SF0960Dependent definition modified relating to group benefits for local government officers and employ...05/18/2008Governor's action Veto
SF2909Tenant right to pay utility bills modified.05/17/2008Governor's action Approval 05/15/08
HF3082Public and state employee retirement provisions modified, and money appropriated.05/16/2008Bill was repassed as amended by Conference
HF3800Omnibus transportation and transit policy bill; transportation-related program or activity provis...05/16/2008Motion did not prevail
HF3034Electrical, plumbing, water conditioning, boiler, and high-pressure piping professional provision...05/15/2008Returned from Senate with amendment
HF0006Omnibus prekindergarten through grade 12 education finance bill.05/13/2008Senate adopted conference committee report, bill repassed
HF4220Workers' Compensation Advisory Council; Distribution of surplus money provided in assigned risk p...05/13/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF3574Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center Authority authorized to enter construction work contra...05/12/2008Bill was repassed as amended by the Senate
HF3926Teachers Retirement Association rule of 90 benefit tier extended to post-1989 hires.05/08/2008Author added Dettmer
HF4212Charter school students allowed to participate in extracurricular activities in their resident sc...04/30/2008Authors stricken Dittrich and Ruud
SF2667Radiation therapy facility construction moratorium extended in specified counties.04/30/2008Governor's action Approval 04/24/08
SF2822First party good faith insurance practices regulated, and remedies provided.04/21/2008Governor's action Approval 04/18/08
HF0380Omnibus bonding bill authorizing spending to acquire and better public lands and buildings, issui...04/10/2008Secretary of State Ch. 179 04/07/08
HF1097Dependent definition modified relating to group benefits for local government officers and employ...04/10/2008Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF1612Veterans and soldiers counseling services access improved, and money appropriated.04/10/2008Author added Hansen
SF2910Eviction records expungement provisions modified.04/10/2008Governor's action Approval 04/04/08
SF2918Proof of abadonment provided relating to reduced mortgage foreclosure redemption period.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
HF3428Tenant right to pay utility bills modified.04/02/2008Author added Tillberry
SF2912Mortgage foreclosure provisions modified.03/31/2008House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
HF3248Municipalities authorized to establish street improvement districts and apportion street improvem...03/27/2008Author added Heidgerken
HF3115First party good faith insurance practices regulated, and remedies provided.03/25/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF subbed on Calendar for the Day
HF3828Board of Residential Construction created, and rulemaking authorized.03/25/2008Author added Bunn
HF3936Bomb squad employee disability payments provided.03/18/2008Committee report, without further rec to amend, re-refer to Rules and Legislative Administration
HF3265Radiation therapy facility construction moratorium extended in specified counties.03/17/2008Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF3475Foreclosure provisions modified.03/17/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF3896Walkways required by certain railroad tracks.03/17/2008Author added Slocum
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
HF4059Reproductive privacy right established.03/13/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF0403Campaign material disclaimer requirements constitutional conformity provided.03/10/2008Author added Slawik
HF3474Premises abandonment circumstances provided.03/10/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Commerce and Labor
HF3517Expungement and withholding of rent provisions modified.03/10/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF3601General education, special education, and early education programs funding increased; individual ...03/10/2008Author added Lillie
HF3716Firefighter Standards and Training board duties added, rulemaking authorized, and licensing stand...03/10/2008Author added Sertich
HF2693Fridley Northstar commuter train station funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.03/03/2008Author added Hortman
HF2800Transportation finance bill appropriating money for highway maintenance, local roads, emergency r...02/28/2008Secretary of State Ch. 152 02/25/08
HF3603Flashing installation standards established for new construction and remodeling, and State Buildi...02/28/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Housing Policy and Finance and Public Health Finance ...
HF3385Minneapolis firefighters relief association Investment-related postretirement adjustment modified...02/25/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF3473Mortgage tax forgiveness provided.02/25/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF3479District court fees modified.02/25/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF3480Human rights act claims provisions modified.02/25/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF3105Highway 610 funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2708Independent School District No. 279, Osseo, grant provided to construct the Northwest Hennepin Fa...02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0381Central Corridor Transit Way between St. Paul and Minneapolis provided, bonds issued, and money a...01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF0131Social Security number use restricted.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF1208Construction code and licensing provisions modified, penalties and enforcement provided, statutes...05/21/2007Conference committee report
HF1336Board of High Pressure Piping Systems established, fees required, and rulemaking authority transf...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Governmental Operations, Reform, Techn...
HF1543Trade; President and Congress memorialized, by resolution, to replace the Fast Track Trade Author...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Commerce and Labor
HF2290Worker's compensation; improper access to medical records penalties provided.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Public Safety and Civil Justice
SF0226Elections; access to multiple unit residences for certain campaign and election purposes authorized.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Governmental Operations, Reform, Techn...
SF0458Campaign material disclaimer requirements conformed to constitutional requirements.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Governmental Operations, Reform, Techn...
SF0883Darlene Luther Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act adopted and penalties imposed.05/19/2007Returned from House with amendment
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
SF1509Hennepin County design-build contract provisions modified.05/16/2007Governor's action Approval 05/14/07
HF1074Darlene Luther Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act adopted.05/14/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF0854Video display device collection, transportation, and recycling provided; civil penalties imposed;...05/09/2007Secretary of State Ch. 48 05/08/07
SF1787Workers' compensation coverage federal exclusions information and report required.05/08/2007Governor's action Approval 05/04/07
SF0514Minnesota Family Investment Program unpaid work for cash assistance regulated.05/01/2007Received from Senate
HF1708Hennepin County design-build contract provisions modified.04/19/2007Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
SF0400Recreational vehicle combination middle vehicle length limit removed.04/18/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
SF1278State government best value defined, and acquisition and competitive bidding provisions modified.04/18/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
HF1865Commissioner of labor and industry required to provide information regarding federal exclusions f...04/17/2007Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
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
HF1470Voluntary Clean Campaign Council, clean campaign pledge, and clean campaign advertising code est...03/29/2007Author added Liebling
HF0031Pension funds authorized to withhold and pay insurance premiums.03/27/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology ...
SF0156I-94 designated as Purple Heart Trail.03/27/2007Received from Senate
HF1534Local government aid distribution modified, and appropriation increased.03/26/2007Author added Bigham
HF2313General fund forecasts additional revenues priorities modified, and money appropriated.03/26/2007Author added Westrom
HF0924Unpaid work for cash assistance prohibited.03/24/2007Division action, return to Finance
HF1714Railroad Walkways Safety Act adopted, state rail safety inspector position established, special a...03/24/2007Author added Abeler
HF0333State employees compensated for time they were not able to work due to the 2005 partial governmen...03/23/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF1969Homeowner's insurance nonrenewal prohibited based upon a claim that the insurer denied or did not...03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF0571Best value defined relating to construction contracts, and acquisition and competitive bidding pr...03/22/2007Recalled by Chair
HF2083Prevailing wage law enforcement and remedies provided.03/21/2007Author added Lillie
HF2139Electricians extra unemployment benefits provided.03/21/2007Author added Lillie
HF1941Minneapolis police relief association surviving spouse benefits provisions clarified and corrected.03/20/2007Author added Bly
HF2165Automatic renewal clauses limited in business leases or contracts.03/20/2007Author added Nelson
HF0528Impounded vehicle sales authorized after voluntary transfer, notice and right to reclaim contents...03/19/2007Author stricken Severson
HF2197I-94 designated as the Purple Heart Trail.03/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance Division
HF1353Hennepin County Violent Offender Task Force funding provided, and money appropriated.03/15/2007Author added Zellers
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
HF0643Meatpacking industry workers bill of rights and ombudsman position established, and money appropr...03/14/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2053Deaf students summer youth program funding provided, and money appropriated.03/14/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF1920Local transportation sales taxes authorized through joint powers boards, and grants for transport...03/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0825Recreational vehicle combinations length limit for middle vehicle removed.03/08/2007Author added Koenen
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
HF0339Soldiers, veterans, and peace officers exempted from requirements relating to state firearms safe...03/07/2007Author added Gottwalt
HF0490Independent state planning office reestablished, and money appropriated.03/07/2007Author added Welti
HF1112Transit fund established, metropolitan sales tax imposed and funds dedicated to transit, and moto...03/07/2007Author added Kahn
HF0303Youth intervention program grants provided, and money appropriated.03/05/2007Author added Lanning
HF0340Candidates and campaign workers authorized to have access to multiple unit residences for campaig...03/05/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF0511State employee political activities limitations restricted.03/05/2007Author added Walker
HF1042Hennepin and Ramsey Counties mortgage registry and deed tax authority expiration removed.03/05/2007Author added Clark
HF1355WomenVenture grant provided for women's business development program, and money appropriated.03/05/2007Author added Bly
HF1361Deaf and hard-of-hearing mentor program funding provided for families of infants and children tha...03/05/2007Author added Bly
HF0322Judicial branch prohibited from imposing restrictions on political activities of represented empl...03/01/2007Author added Walker
HF0950Fourth Judicial District obsolete references and provisions removed, unintentional repeal correct...03/01/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
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
HF0998Local government purchases sales tax eliminated.02/22/2007Authors added Slocum and Anderson, S.
HF1244Motor vehicle sales tax proceeds apportionment provided.02/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0563Collection, transportation, and recycling of video display devices and civil penalties provided.02/19/2007Author added McNamara
HF1010Gang and Drug Oversight Council statewide coordinator added to the law enforcement retirement fund.02/19/2007Author added Nelson
HF0761Soldiers, veterans, and peace officers exempted from requirements relating to state firearms safe...02/15/2007Author added Abeler
HF0932Independent School District No. 279, Osseo, Northwest Hennepin Family Center funding provided, an...02/15/2007Author added Hortman
HF0560Highway 610 trunk highway finance completion authorized, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/12/2007Author added Abeler
HF0567Employee political activities outside the workplace restrictions forbidden.02/12/2007Author added Abeler
HF0546State employee cost comparison required before entering into transportation privatization contrac...02/08/2007Author added Scalze
HF0017House of representatives included in the public employment labor relations act.02/06/2007Referred by Chair to Labor and Consumer Protection Division
HF0391Employee invention agreements regulated.02/06/2007Referred by Chair to Labor and Consumer Protection Division
HF0491Family planning access increased to prevent unintended pregnancies, nurses authorized to dispense...02/05/2007Author added Clark and Greiling
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
HF0315Suicide prevention grants restored, and money appropriated.02/01/2007Authors added Moe, Abeler, Ward, Hilstrom and Welti
HF0350Trunk Highway No. 610 four-lane freeway project completion matching funds provided, and money app...02/01/2007Author added Abeler
HF0437Pan flashing required under all exterior windows and doors.02/01/2007Authors added Gardner, Scalze and Nelson
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
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