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Member Elect for 2007 - 2008 Kim Norton (DFL) 29B 387 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 297-9001



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Biography
Home: Rochester; * 539 Lowry Court N.W., 55901; (507) 280-7683 Occupation: ISD 535 Substitute Education: B.S., human development and special education, University of Nebraska Elected: 2006 Term: 1st* Prefers interim mail at this address.
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SF3563Continuing care provisions changes made, licensing fines and senior nutrition appropriations clar...05/17/2008Governor's action Approval 05/15/08
HR0014A house resolution expressing the sense of the Minnesota House of Representatives concerning the ...05/13/2008Resolution introduced, referred to Rules and Legislative Administration
SF1605Provisional driver's license curfew and passenger restrictions imposed.05/12/2008House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
SF2024Disabled children human services eligibility redetermination notice required.04/30/2008Governor's action Approval 04/24/08
HF2426Disabled children human services eligibility redetermination notice required.04/10/2008Bills identical, SF substituted on Calendar for the Day
HF3579Continuing care provisions changes made, Title 3 funding allocation reduction prohibited, senior ...04/10/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF2628Provisional driver's license requirements modified.04/02/2008Author added Gottwalt
HF3885Teachers of color pilot financial aid program established, and money appropriated.04/02/2008Author added Tillberry
HF3150Small business development assistance provided, and money appropriated.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3393Kindergarten milk full funding provided.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3461Nonpublic student transportation full funding provided.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF4091Small employer health coverage subsidy program established.03/17/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF3467Teacher leave request to teach at a charter school time period modified.03/13/2008Committee report, to pass
HF4001State-funded reinsurance for small employer health coverage provided.03/13/2008Author added Kalin
HF4031Health policy claim practices regulated.03/13/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF3671Primary care physician reimbursements increased, primary care physician need determined for areas...03/03/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF3594Achievement and opportunity gap reduction pilot program grants provided, and money appropriated.02/28/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF3608Licensed nursing home bed surcharge special revenue fund created.02/28/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF3151Rochester; Lifetrack Resources pilot project funding provided, and money appropriated.02/19/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2623School district test results required to be provided by the state's testing contractor by the fir...02/14/2008Author added Benson
HF3013Plasma protein treatments health insurance coverage required.02/14/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF2776Olmsted County; new steam line from Olmsted Waste-to-Energy Facility to Rochester Community and T...02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0624Rochester; National Volleyball Center phase II expansion funding provided, bonds issued, and mone...01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
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
SF1215Health department technical changes provided, radioactive material license renewal fee eliminated...05/21/2007Governor's action Approval 05/18/07
SF1823Physical therapist licensing requirements changed and penalties imposed.05/11/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
HF1582Radioactive material license renewal fee eliminated, ionizing radiation-producing equipment fees ...05/10/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
SF0555Essential community provider designation extended.05/09/2007Governor's action Approval 05/08/07
SF1735Radon control provisions adoption required relating to building codes.05/08/2007Governor's action Approval 05/04/07
HF1981Maternal and Child Health Advisory Task Force expiration date extended.04/24/2007Received from House
HF0993Radon control federal building codes adopted.04/19/2007Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF2275Dental providers critical access reimbursement modified, and additional staff required to adminis...03/21/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0990Parent and family involvement school district policies required.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
HF2118Smoking prohibited near entrances to public places.03/14/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF0984Student ACT and SAT entrance test fees reimbursed, and money appropriated.03/12/2007Author added Welti
HF2027Physical therapists licensing requirements modified, and penalties imposed.03/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF1115Local government aid distribution mechanism amended to decrease volatility.02/27/2007Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF0194Biotechnology and medical genomics research funding provided to research partnership between the ...02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF0785Parental contribution for services for persons with developmental disabilities modified.02/19/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0982Independent School District No. 535, Rochester, property tax levy certification deadline date ext...02/19/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0877Speech-language pathologists loan forgiveness program and account established, and money appropri...02/15/2007Author added Bly
HF0918Essential community provider designation extended.02/15/2007Author stricken Peppin
HF0124Biotechnology and medical genomics research funding provided to research partnership between the ...01/16/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Biosciences and Emerging Technology


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF0482School year length increased, and school start before Labor Day prohibition repealed.05/18/2008Author stricken Hortman
HF2748Rural health cooperative established, requirements revised for county-based purchasing for state ...05/18/2008Returned from Senate with amendment
HF3807Real ID Act implementation prohibited in Minnesota.05/18/2008Motion to override veto
HF3924Optometrists allowed to dispense legend drugs at retail under certain conditions, and optometry p...05/18/2008Author added Thissen (second)
HF3391Health care program affordability and continuity increased, provisions modified, subsidies provid...05/13/2008Senate adopted conference committee report, bill repassed
HF4217School finance system modified, and education funding framework established.05/13/2008Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF3380State health care county-based purchasing program requirements revised, and money appropriated.05/12/2008Comm rpt: Rule 45-amend, sub Gen Ord SF3031
HF3574Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center Authority authorized to enter construction work contra...05/12/2008Bill was repassed as amended by the Senate
HF4235Public health improvement account created.05/12/2008Author added Peterson, S.
HF3587Budget development specified, Subcommittee on Government Accountability established, performance ...05/05/2008Author added Bunn
SF3122Limited general dentist license for certain practitioners provided, and study provided for altern...05/05/2008Calendar: Third reading Passed
SF2667Radiation therapy facility construction moratorium extended in specified counties.04/30/2008Governor's action Approval 04/24/08
HF3633Course preparation and continuing education requirements established for school administrators an...04/24/2008Author added Fritz
HF4196School finance system modified, and a new education funding framework created.04/23/2008Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
SF3099Health care programs increased, provisions modified, subsidies provided, Minnesota Health Insuran...04/14/2008HF substituted by motion [HF3391]
SF2910Eviction records expungement provisions modified.04/10/2008Governor's action Approval 04/04/08
HF2522Health care availability and affordability guaranteed, Minnesota Health Care Plan established, re...04/07/2008Motion to suspend rules and place upon final passage
HF2459Pesticides application information access expanded.03/31/2008Author stricken Peterson, A.
HF3538Start-up and emerging Minnesota businesses investment credit provided.03/31/2008Author added Tillberry
HF3780Comprehensive, scientifically based reading instruction definition clarified, prekindergarten thr...03/31/2008Author stricken Bigham
HF2975Permanent school fund subtraction eliminated.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3875Gifted and talented student services clarified.03/27/2008Author added Norton
HF4110Proposed and mandated health benefits evaluation provided, funding provided, and money appropriated.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3911Enabling design project funding provided and money appropriated.03/26/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2827County historical society funding modified relating to cities of the first class.03/25/2008Secretary of State Ch. 158 03/20/08
HF3752Blind student instructional material equal access, and civil remedies provided.03/18/2008Author added Simon
HF3770Office of Enterprise Technology legislative report required regarding its approval process for st...03/18/2008Division action, to pass as amended and return to
HF3265Radiation therapy facility construction moratorium extended in specified counties.03/17/2008Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF3933Executive branch employee duties and rights specified.03/17/2008Committee report, to pass
HF3251Psychologists' scope of practice changed.03/13/2008Author stricken Greiling
HF3254Dental school student scholarship program established, and community dental health coordinator an...03/13/2008Author added Bly
HF3410Health care purchasing alliance stop-loss fund 2007 repealment reenacted, existence and adjusting...03/13/2008Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Commerce and Labor
HF3390Nutrition added as a required academic standard; body mass index monitoring program required; sta...03/12/2008Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0403Campaign material disclaimer requirements constitutional conformity provided.03/10/2008Author added Slawik
HF0965Election judge balance requirements modified, election judges not affiliated with a major politic...03/10/2008Author added Slawik
HF3517Expungement and withholding of rent provisions modified.03/10/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF3524State health care county-based purchasing requirements revised.03/05/2008Author added Fritz
HF3782Office of Science and Technology established in Department of Employment and Economic Development...03/05/2008Author added Benson
HF3847Sexual violence prevention demonstration grants funding provided, and money appropriated.03/05/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF3166University of Minnesota; biomedical science research facilities funding program established, and ...03/04/2008Author added Berns
HF3772Fiscal note request status disclosure required, fiscal note conclusions appeal provided, and reve...03/04/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0311Cell phones; moving violation fines doubled when committed while operating mobile phone.03/03/2008Author added Haws
HF2974School trust land citizen oversight committee provided.03/03/2008Author added Scalze
HF3050Greater Minnesota business development funding provided, and money appropriated.03/03/2008Author added Brynaert
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
HF3452Senior nutrition; human services department prohibited from diverting Title 3 funding away from s...03/03/2008Author added Peterson, S.
HF3416Southeast Expressway from Rochester to St. Paul funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropr...02/25/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF3422Pollution control machinery and equipment providing energy to health care facilities exemption pr...02/25/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF1764Owatonna College and University Center purchase funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropr...02/19/2008Authors added Poppe, Brown and Norton
HF2559Wind energy production tax removed from county apportionment deduction for school districts.02/19/2008Author added Hamilton
HF2760Bioscience public infrastructure grants provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/19/2008Author added Kahn
HF2835Rochester; Mayo Civic Center Complex renovation and expansion funding provided, bonds issued, and...02/13/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0344Olmsted County municipal solid waste combustor expansion authorized, bonds issued, and money appr...02/12/2008Referred by Chair to Energy Finance and Policy Division
HF2749Olmsted County; nursing facilities reimbursement rates increased.02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
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
HF1375Rochester; Mayo Civic Center Complex improvements design funding provided, bonds issued, and mone...02/05/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2236Southeastern Minnesota Regional Public Safety Training Center funding provided, bonds issued, and...01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF2484Rochester Community and Technical College addition funding provided, bonds issued, and money appr...05/21/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
SF0458Campaign material disclaimer requirements conformed to constitutional requirements.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Governmental Operations, Reform, Techn...
SF0475Radiation therapy facility construction limitations expiration date removed, and two-year morator...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Health and Human Services
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...
SF0069Gift certificates and gift cards expiration dates and service fees prohibited.05/18/2007Senate concurrence and repassage
SF0238Secondhand smoke hazard public policy established to protect employees and the general public.05/17/2007Governor's action Approval 05/16/07
HF1077Language interpreter services coverage required for health plan and medical assistance enrollees,...05/15/2007Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed Rules and Legislative Administration
SF0805Health plan coverage for hearing aids requirements modified.05/14/2007Governor's action Approval 05/10/07
HF0501Radiation therapy facility construction limitations expiration date eliminated.04/27/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF1883Income and franchise tax apportionment formula modified.04/18/2007Authors added Gardner and Norton
SF0044Medical licensing provision changed for United States or Canadian medical school graduates; Unite...04/18/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
SF1278State government best value defined, and acquisition and competitive bidding provisions modified.04/18/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
HF0512Gift certificate and gift card expiration dates and service fees prohibited.04/17/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF1013Body piercing services prohibited for persons under the age of 18 without parental consent, and c...04/16/2007Author added Norton
HF1621Environmental health tracking and biomonitoring program established, and money appropriated.04/13/2007Author added Hausman
HF2238School employee statewide health insurance program established, and money appropriated.04/10/2007Author added McFarlane
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
HF2403St. Paul to Rochester high-speed rail line feasibility study funding provided, bonds issued, and ...04/02/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2407St. Paul to Rochester high-speed rail line feasibility study funding provided, bonds issued, and ...04/02/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0155Children's health security account and program created, eligibility and covered services specifie...03/29/2007Author added Erhardt
HF1996Compensatory revenue pupil units minimum amount increased.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
HF0594Medical assistance nonemergency medical transportation competitive bidding modified, level of nee...03/27/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0794Medical assistance coverage modified to include consultations with psychologists, and medical ass...03/27/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF2184Medical education and research cost distribution formula modified.03/27/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF2319Prostate cancer screening program established, and money appropriated.03/27/2007Author added Liebling
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
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
HF2313General fund forecasts additional revenues priorities modified, and money appropriated.03/26/2007Author added Westrom
HF1567Special education programs funding restored, and special education appropriation made open and st...03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF1717Transportation aid for flexible learning year programs authorized.03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF0571Best value defined relating to construction contracts, and acquisition and competitive bidding pr...03/22/2007Recalled by Chair
HF0726Minnesota community action grants funding provided, and money appropriated.03/21/2007Author added McFarlane
HF0443Alternative school year calendar program grants provided, and money appropriated.03/20/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0633Health plan coverage for hearing aids regulated.03/19/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF0678Heart disease and stroke prevention funding provided, and money appropriated.03/19/2007Author added Liebling
HF2219Gasoline and special fuel tax rates increased, and phase-in of motor vehicle sales tax revenues t...03/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1321Foreign language teacher preparation standards adopted, world language resources and pilot progra...03/15/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0670School districts authorized to include energy efficiency improvement projects in alternative faci...03/14/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF1927Tax compliance auditors retention improvement funding provided, merit pay required, and money app...03/14/2007Authors added Moe and Ward
HF2080Electronic Library for Minnesota access provided.03/14/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF1462Biobusiness center construction materials sales tax exemption provided.03/13/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
HF1318Special education funding increased, and two-year lag in base funding increased.03/12/2007Author added Welti
HF1985Health care access fund purpose clarified, MinnesotaCare provider tax contingent reduction provid...03/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0964Motor vehicle sales tax proceeds allocated.03/08/2007Author added Westrom
HF0800School districts and counties authorized to mutually agree to extend the time allowed before the ...03/07/2007Author added Welti
HF0644Health Care Access Fund Oversight Commission established.03/05/2007Author added Murphy, E.
HF1198Limited English proficiency programs five-year limit on funding removed.03/05/2007Author added Tillberry
HF1697State Board of Education established.03/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF0411Financial literacy curriculum incorporated into high school graduation standards economic course ...03/01/2007Author added Walker
HF0088Minnesota Family Investment Program subsidized housing penalty repealed.02/26/2007Author added Norton
HF0139Early childhood family education, school readiness, and Head Start programs funding increased; an...02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF0140Voluntary full-day kindergarten funding authorized.02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF0325Lake Zumbro restoration funding provided, and money appropriated.02/26/2007Author added Norton
HF0543Gifted and talented programming funding increased, and school districts required to identify gift...02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF0987Contract alternative program students over the age of 21 authorized to receive instruction until ...02/26/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0977Special education excessive costs state payment required, and program growth factor increased.02/22/2007Author added Slocum
HF0862Taxpayer assistance toll-free telephone lines required.02/19/2007Authors added Demmer and Abeler
HF0433Alternative fuel vehicle federal taxable income subtraction provided.02/12/2007Author added Norton
HF0435Alternative fuel vehicle conversion income tax credit provided.02/12/2007Author added Norton
HF0463MinnesotaCare small employer buy-in option created.02/08/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF0782Hospital payment reductions eliminated, and money appropriated.02/08/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0491Family planning access increased to prevent unintended pregnancies, nurses authorized to dispense...02/05/2007Author added Clark and Greiling
HF0671Rochester; naming the Minnesota Veterans Outpatient Clinic in honor of Marine Corporal Charles "C...02/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs
HF0315Suicide prevention grants restored, and money appropriated.02/01/2007Authors added Moe, Abeler, Ward, Hilstrom and Welti
HF0510School start prior to Labor Day prohibition repealed.02/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF0018Motor vehicle sales tax proceeds allocated.01/29/2007Author added Gottwalt
HF0225Equality of rights under the law provided for men and women, and constitutional amendment proposed.01/29/2007Author added Loeffler
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
HF0212Foreign medical school graduates authorized to use a credentials verification service.01/18/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services