Contact Information
Connie Ruth (R) 26A 291 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 296-5368 (888) 296-5368E-mail: rep.connie.ruth@house.mn



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Biography
Home: Owatonna; * 689 Woodhill Pl., 55060; (507) 451-1144 Occupation: Legislator Education: B.A., organization management/communications, Concordia University; M.A., organizational management, Concordia University Elected: 2000 Term: 4th* Prefers interim mail at this address.
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF4226Notary public fees modified, commissions and notarial stamps and seals regulated, clarifications ...04/30/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF3089Temporary permit use allowed while awaiting delivery of license plates.04/01/2008Received from House
HF3126Tax registration for intracity buses fixed.03/31/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
HF4030Carbon monoxide detectors required in fish houses and dark houses.03/17/2008Referred by Chair to Game, Fish and Forestry Division
HF1764Owatonna College and University Center purchase funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropr...02/19/2008Authors added Poppe, Brown and Norton
HF3127Wind energy production tax removed from county apportionment deduction for school districts.02/19/2008Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF2891Minnesota Wildlife Art Museum funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0915Steele County nursing facilities payment rates increased to the geographic group III median rate.03/24/2007Committee report, without further recommendation re-refer to Finance
HF2254Waseca County nursing facility payment rates modified for services to ventilator-dependent persons.03/24/2007Committee report, without further recommendation re-refer to Finance
HF0284Special assessment deferments authorized for members of the armed forces.03/20/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Taxes
HF0964Motor vehicle sales tax proceeds allocated.03/08/2007Author added Westrom
HF0283Cities, counties, and townships exempted from sales tax.02/22/2007Author added Demmer
HF0963Local bridge replacement and rehabilitation and local road improvement program funding provided, ...02/19/2007Author added Eastland
HF0709Trunk highway project expedited construction authorized.02/08/2007Introduction and first reading, referred 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


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SF3715Steele County nursing home and assisted living facility transfer to nonprofit corporation authori...05/13/2008Governor's action Approval 05/08/08
SF2576False police and fire emergency calls included as misdemeanor offense.05/07/2008Governor's action Approval 05/04/08
SF3372Long-term disability parking city permit program minimum requirements established.05/07/2008Governor's action Approval 05/04/08
HF0029Military pensions federal income tax subtraction provided.05/05/2008Author added Paulsen
HF3935Outdoor heritage fund and Lessard Heritage Enhancement Council established.04/30/2008Author added Ruth
HF4014Steel County; Nursing home and assisted living facility and related assets transfer authorized, a...04/30/2008Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF4218Health care reform goals set, insurance reform provided, savings accounts established, targets se...04/30/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF2172Charter school students authorized to participate in extracurricular activities in their resident...04/23/2008Author added Ward
SF1018Physical therapy licensure provisions changed.04/21/2008Governor's action Approval 04/17/08
HF1189Physical therapy licensure provisions changed.04/10/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF subbed on Calendar for the Day
HF3217False police and fire emergency calls included as misdemeanor offense.04/10/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF3727Long-term disability parking city permit program minimum requirements established.04/10/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF2471Charitable organizations financial statement requirements modified.04/03/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF0814Teacher education and compensation helps (TEACH) program established, and money appropriated.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3150Small business development assistance provided, and money appropriated.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3707Industry sector training initiatives funding provided, and money appropriated.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF0105Passenger restraint required for children under age eight in motor vehicles.03/25/2008Author added Tillberry
HF4087English established as the official state language, illegal immigration offenses and penalties pr...03/17/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF3628Minnesota State Colleges and Universities common course numbering system required.03/13/2008Author added Dettmer
HF0030Veteran-owned small businesses designated as targeted group businesses for purposes of awarding s...03/11/2008Author added Gottwalt
HF3573State health care program county-based purchasing requirements revised, and mandated report requi...03/11/2008Author added Sailer
HF3704Research activity credit increase modified, funding provided, and money appropriated.03/11/2008Author added Kalin
HF3901Steele County; Nursing home bed moratorium exception provided.03/10/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF3946Abortion; Saline amniocentesis prohibited and civil and criminal penalties provided.03/10/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF3947Abortion; Saline amniocentesis prohibited and civil and criminal penalties provided.03/10/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF3294Identity theft crime expanded to include using another's identity to obtain employment, and penal...03/03/2008Author added Scalze
HF0498Self-defense; use of force in defense of home and person laws clarified, self-defense and defense...02/25/2008Author stricken Sviggum
HF2879Greater Minnesota business development public infrastructure grant program funding provided, bond...02/25/2008Author added Kalin
HF2709Wind energy revenue payments to school districts restored.02/19/2008Author added Gottwalt
HF2923State lands sales required to provide funding for transportation projects, and money appropriated.02/19/2008Author added Gottwalt
HF2880Greater Minnesota development funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/18/2008Authors added Simpson and Brynaert
HF0870Medford wastewater treatment facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2025Families with adolescents educational support pilot program established, and money appropriated.02/14/2008Authors added Lillie, McFarlane and Ruth
HF2936Sex offenders required to wear tracking and monitoring bracelets after release from prison, penal...02/14/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF2985School district military pay salary differential assistance provided.02/14/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0992Abortion; state-sponsored health program funds use for abortions prohibited.02/12/2008Author stricken Sviggum
HF1535Workforce Development, Inc., employment and training services pilot project funding provided, and...02/12/2008Author added Brown
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
HF2110Greater Minnesota transit funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF0415Noise standards exemptions extended.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0562Transportation, Metropolitan Council, and public safety funding provided, motor vehicle sales tax...05/21/2007Returned from Senate with amendment
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
HF2433Browns Valley flood relief funding provided, flood mitigation projects authorized, and money appr...05/19/2007Conference committee report, delete everything
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
SF1483Minnesota Council on Disability sunset repealed.05/04/2007Governor's action Approval 05/03/07
HF0501Radiation therapy facility construction limitations expiration date eliminated.04/27/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
SF0642Ditch buffers requirements modified; annual drainage authority reports required and drainage repa...04/20/2007Referred by Chair to Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division
HF1294Minnesota Council on Disability sunset eliminated.04/19/2007Bills identical, SF substituted on Calendar for the Day
HF2200Hydrogen use as energy resource promoted to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, and money appro...04/18/2007Author added Ruth
HF2132Income tax checkoffs provided for education, health care, and state parks.04/13/2007Author added Zellers
HF0374Board of Water and Soil Resources general services grants provided, and money appropriated.04/11/2007Author added Fritz
HF1252Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and deaf-blind student transition services funding provided; and money app...04/10/2007Author added McFarlane
HF2043Professional clinical counselors licensing established, and mental health professionals definitio...04/10/2007Author added Ruth
HF0873Centers for Independent Living funding provided, and money appropriated.04/02/2007Authors added Ruth and Hosch
HF1844Hair braiding registration required.03/29/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF1590Regional Children's Mental Health Initiative pilot project authorized, enhanced regional children...03/27/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF0663Nursing facility payment rates increased to the 60th percentile rate.03/24/2007Committee report, without further recommendation re-refer to Finance
HF0701Mankato district transportation headquarters funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.03/23/2007Division action, to pass and return to Finance
HF1537Education loans principal and interest payments income tax subtraction provided.03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF0577Ditch buffer and drainage and inspection requirements modified, annual drainage authority reports...03/22/2007Division action, to pass as amended and return to Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division
HF0231Greater Minnesota business development investment fund established, and money appropriated.03/21/2007Author added Morrow
HF0666Dairy animal revolving loan program established, and money appropriated.03/21/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
SF1499Students authorized to participate in high school league-sponsored activities after completing li...03/21/2007Governor's action Approval 03/20/07
HF0300Military pay tax deduction expanded, and military pension subtraction including survivor benefits...03/19/2007Author added Brod
HF0377Lifetrack Resources immigrant and refugee collaborative programs grant provided and money appropr...03/19/2007Author added Ruth
HF1425Students allowed to participate in high school league-sponsored activities after completing licen...03/19/2007Motion to return bill to author, motion prevailed
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
HF0193Capital equipment sales tax imposition and refund eliminated.03/15/2007Author added Ruth
HF0930Health insurance premiums income tax subtraction authorized.03/14/2007Author added Anderson, S.
HF1256Bioscience business development and commercialization grants provided, report required, and money...03/14/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF1943Employment opportunities for persons with disabilities grant provided to a nonprofit organization.03/14/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2080Electronic Library for Minnesota access provided.03/14/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF0044Rural Minnesota Catch-Up Credit provided allowing a credit against the income tax of an employer ...03/13/2007Author added Hamilton
HF1318Special education funding increased, and two-year lag in base funding increased.03/12/2007Author added Welti
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
HF0158Farm machinery definition expanded, and livestock farming operations construction materials sales...03/07/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
HF0618Bioscience business development programs funding provided, and money appropriated.03/07/2007Author added Welti
HF0101Agricultural land excluded from the tax base for school bonded debt levies.03/05/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0187Estate tax federal exemption amount conformity provided.03/05/2007Author added Ruth
HF0884Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council funding provided, and money appropriated.03/05/2007Author added Ruth
HF1149Rural Policy and Development Center fund grant provided, and money appropriated.03/05/2007Author added Bly
HF1338Extended employment services for persons with disabilities funding provided, purpose and need est...03/05/2007Authors added Tillberry, Bly and Abeler
HF1355WomenVenture grant provided for women's business development program, and money appropriated.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
HF0194Biotechnology and medical genomics research funding provided to research partnership between the ...02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF0388Waseca; Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center operations funding provided, and money appropr...02/26/2007Author added Ruth
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
HF0837Debt service equalization aid increased, and equalizing factors indexed.02/19/2007Authors added Beard and Abeler
HF0851Jobs and economic development funding provided, mortgage licensing requirements modified, constru...02/19/2007Author added Demmer
HF0938Minnesota State Colleges and Universities tuition stability provided, and money appropriated.02/19/2007Author added Ward
HF0955Federal income tax conformity provided relating to federal rules on section 179 expensing retroac...02/19/2007Author added Ruth
HF0675Higher education office, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, University of Minnesota, and ...02/15/2007Author added Ruth
HF0727Waivered services program for persons with developmental disabilities county repayment requiremen...02/15/2007Authors added Abeler and Ruth
HF0994Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act adopted prohibited actions for weight gain as a r...02/15/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0290University Enterprise Laboratories, Inc., funding provided for bioscience business development; a...02/14/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0518Licensed nursing home beds surcharge reduced.02/12/2007Author added Abeler
HF0427Medical assistance operating payment rates for low-payment rate nursing facilities adjusted, and ...02/08/2007Author added Abeler
HF0799Transportation, Metropolitan Council, and public safety funding provided; bonds issued; fees, fun...02/08/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0426Workforce development fund for extended employment services for persons with severe disabilities ...02/01/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0100Farm enhancement loan program established, and money appropriated.01/29/2007Author added Urdahl
HF0271Lawful purpose gambling expenditures modified to include licensed fraternal organizations.01/29/2007Author added Abeler
HF0337Small business growth acceleration program established, and money appropriated.01/29/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0052Dairy operations income and corporate franchise tax provided for qualifying investments in dairy ...01/16/2007Author added Moe
HF0064Dairy and livestock investment income and corporate franchise credit provided for qualifying inve...01/16/2007Author added Moe
HF0099Tax conformity provided for tax year 2006 to the federal teacher expense deduction, tuition subtr...01/16/2007Author added McNamara
HF0103Tax conformity provided for tax year 2006 to the federal teacher expense deduction, tuition subtr...01/16/2007Authors added Garofalo, Tingelstad, Wardlow and Ruth