Contact Information
Steve Smith (R) 33A 253 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 296-9188 E-mail: rep.steve.smith@house.mn Prefers interim mail at this address.

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Biography
Home: Mound; 2710 Clare Lane, 55364; (952) 472-7664 Occupation: Attorney Business: Richfield; Smith - Fisher Attorneys 1401 W. 76th St., 55423; (612) 861-4556Education: B.A., political science, University of Minnesota; J.D., Oklahoma City University School of Law Elected: 1990 Term: 9th
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SF3377Furniture safety act repeal05/15/2008Returned from House
HF3572Furniture Fire Safety Act repealed.04/10/2008Bills identical, SF substituted on Calendar for the Day
HF3975Attorney fees and recovery of damages provided for breach of an insurance policy.03/27/2008Author added Scalze
HF4011Illegal immigrant hiring penalties provided, aggravated forgery documents offense expanded and pe...03/27/2008Author added Scalze
HF4126Fire inspectors provided coverage in the public employees police and fire plan.03/27/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF4131Metropolitan Airports Commission police officers provided a one-year exemption from reemployed an...03/27/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF4052Natural disaster assistance payment funding provided to match FEMA money, court, public defender,...03/13/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF3059Sex trafficking established as a separate crime from the promotion of prostitution, and aggravate...02/19/2008Author added Wardlow
SF1271Child support policy clarifications and modifications; child support judgments enforcement time p...05/19/2007Returned from House with amendment
HF1500Child support policy clarifications and improvements provided.04/25/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF1473Crime victims service programs and crime prevention grants authorized, and money appropriated.03/26/2007Author added Severson
HF0821Property offense monetary thresholds adjusted.03/19/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF1342Qualified domestic violence-related offenses and crimes of violence defined, and technical change...03/19/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF2232Open space property tax law requirements modified.03/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF2153Fraudulent identification cards unlawful acts penalties provided.03/15/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF1815Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act adopted.03/07/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
HF1461Verdict, awards, and judgments interest regulated.02/26/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0567Employee political activities outside the workplace restrictions forbidden.02/12/2007Author added Abeler


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF3082Omnibus retirement provisions modification05/16/2008Bill was repassed as amended by Conference
HF3367Closed meetings recording requirement05/13/2008Returned from Senate with amendment
SF3441Domestic abuse advocates testimony restriction05/13/2008Governor's action Approval 05/12/08
HF4231Board of Firefighter Standards and Training duties added, rulemaking authorized, licensing standa...05/07/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF4212Charter school students allowed to participate in extracurricular activities in their resident sc...04/30/2008Authors stricken Dittrich and Ruud
HF2469Dog and Cat Breeders Act adopted providing standards of care for dog and cat breeders, authorizin...04/24/2008Author added Masin
HF3505Predatory offenders required to register prohibited from accessing and using social networking We...04/21/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
SF2822First party good faith insurance practices regulated, and remedies provided.04/21/2008Governor's action Approval 04/18/08
HF3102Domestic and child abuse previous incidents definitions provided, and predicate crimes list expan...04/17/2008Author added Dettmer
HF3850Domestic abuse advocate testimony limited without consent of victims.04/16/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF1499Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act adopted as approved and recommended by the ...04/14/2008Secretary of State Ch. 188 04/10/08
HF3099Executive branch employees emergency management training requirement04/07/2008Secretary of State Ch. 167 04/03/08
HF3115First party good faith insurance practices regulated, and remedies provided.03/25/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF subbed on Calendar for the Day
HF3101Domestic abuse no contact order violations criminal penalty increased.03/18/2008Referred by Chair to Public Safety Finance Division
HF3896Walkways required by certain railroad tracks.03/17/2008Author added Slocum
HF3342Predatory offenders registration address verification procedure clarified, registration procedure...03/13/2008Committee report, to pass
HF3568Fireworks lawful explosives amount increase allowed.03/13/2008Author stricken Hackbarth
HF3716Firefighter Standards and Training board duties added, rulemaking authorized, and licensing stand...03/10/2008Author added Sertich
HF3894Fire sprinkler stringent local regulation allowed and clarifying changes made.03/10/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
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...
HF3947Abortion; Saline amniocentesis prohibited and civil and criminal penalties provided.03/10/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF3761Repeat sex offender sentences modified.03/04/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF3501Chiropractic definition changed.03/03/2008Author stricken Murphy, E.
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...
HF3520False 911 emergency call crimes created, and penalties provided.02/28/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0498Self-defense; use of force in defense of home and person laws clarified, self-defense and defense...02/25/2008Author stricken Sviggum
HF1251Insurance actions; direct actions authorized and direct liability imposed on insurers in certain ...02/25/2008Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed Commerce and Labor
HF3385Minneapolis firefighters relief association Investment-related postretirement adjustment modified...02/25/2008Introduction 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...
HF2889Minneapolis; Minnehaha Creek Watershed District funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropr...02/14/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HC0005A house concurrent resolution establishing a committee on immigration matters in both houses of t...02/12/2008Resolution introduced, referred to Rules and Legislative Administration
HF0875Fort Snelling Upper Bluff emergency building stabilization funding provided, bonds issued, and mo...01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF1948Public defender representation provided for juveniles, children in need of protection, and other ...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Public Safety and Civil Justice
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
SF1822Domestic abuse victims lease termination authority05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF2509Obstructing arrest by peace officer using a weapon criminal penalty imposed.05/19/2007Author added Wardlow
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
HF0455Public defense system modifications05/14/2007Secretary of State Ch. 61 05/10/07
SF0646Electronic and internet intimidation and bullying prohibition in schools05/10/2007Governor's action Approval 05/09/07
HF0829Omnibus public safety and corrections appropriations05/09/2007Secretary of State Ch. 54 05/07/07
SF1787Workers' compensation coverage federal exclusions information and report required.05/08/2007Governor's action Approval 05/04/07
HF0504Bullying and intimidation policies in schools required to address electronic and Internet activity.05/07/2007Author added Tingelstad
SF1483Minnesota Council on Disability sunset repealed.05/04/2007Governor's action Approval 05/03/07
HF1841Domestic abuse victims right to terminate lease granted.05/01/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF1602Teachers additional retirement benefits provided, and money appropriated.04/25/2007Author added Knuth
SF0890Domestic abuse repeat offenders felony penalty imposed, and qualified domestic violence-related o...04/24/2007Received from Senate
SF1349Guardians ad litem attorney general representation; state court administrator and district court ...04/24/2007Received from Senate
HF1294Minnesota Council on Disability sunset eliminated.04/19/2007Bills identical, SF substituted on Calendar for the Day
HF1033Crime victims employer retaliation protection expansion04/18/2007Calendar: 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
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...
HF1046Dog and Cat Breeders Act adopted providing standards of care, and appropriating money.04/10/2007Author added Paymar
HF1441Limited purpose companies requirements modification04/10/2007Secretary of State Ch. 12 04/02/07
HF0503Sexual solicitation of children through the Internet crimes provided.04/02/2007Author added Morgan
HF1952Hotel fire inspections funding provided, fees removed, and money appropriated.03/29/2007Author added Kalin
HF1053Theft of a computer that contains identity information about the owner or any other person felony...03/27/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1896Legislative Commission on Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness established, and money appropriated.03/27/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF2365Sales tax rebate provided, and money appropriated.03/27/2007Authors added Sviggum; Anderson, S.; Peppin; Garofalo, and Dettmer
HF2361Public pension fund financial reporting requirements modified.03/26/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF2205Sex offender penalties application clarification03/24/2007Third reading
HF0506Domestic abuse no contact order repeat violator felony penalty imposed, and qualified domestic vi...03/23/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0541Identity theft crime definition expanded to include posing as another person for purposes of hara...03/23/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF1235Zebra mussel control pilot program established, and money appropriated.03/23/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1236Zebra mussel control pilot program established, and money appropriated.03/23/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF2318Repeat sex offender sentences modified.03/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0698Mentoring program organizations authorized to request criminal background checks from the Bureau ...03/21/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF0867Burglary in the second degree crime definition modified.03/21/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1871Abortion; state-sponsored health programs funds use for abortions prohibited.03/17/2007Recalled by Chair
HF1043Predatory offenders required to register electronic mail addresses and related information to law...03/15/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF1353Hennepin County Violent Offender Task Force funding provided, and money appropriated.03/15/2007Author added Zellers
HF2115Entitlement eligibility; a resolution memorializing Congress to enact legislation to extend feder...03/14/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF2079State employee early retirement incentive eligibility extended.03/13/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF1709Public employment offers of settlement prior to arbitration and assessment of costs in certain ca...03/12/2007Referred by Chair to Labor and Consumer Protection Division
HF1778Public defender salary increase funding provided, and money appropriated.03/12/2007Author added Simon
HF1979County probation officers reimbursement funds provided, and money appropriated.03/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0505Harassment; restraining orders authorized against Internet providers or other computer systems pu...03/08/2007Author added Gardner
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
HF1619Incarcerated individuals allowed to remain eligible for medical assistance until conviction.03/05/2007Author added Sailer
HF0288Crime victim support grant funding provided, and money appropriated.03/01/2007Author added Ward
HF0868Trust funds for postemployment benefits authorized for political subdivisions.03/01/2007Author added Berns
HF0950Fourth Judicial District obsolete references and provisions removed, unintentional repeal correct...03/01/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1388Courts provisions modified relating to attorney general, state court administrator, guardians ad ...03/01/2007Author added Peterson, S.
HF1498Uniform Power of Attorney Act adopted.03/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF1572Uniform Principal and Income Act of 2000 adopted.03/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
HF1253Augsburg College; Step UP program funding provided to provide educational opportunities to chemic...02/26/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0098Equity revenue increased for school districts above the 95th percentile.02/22/2007Author added Ruud
HF1331Retirement coverage provisions modified, and technical changes provided.02/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF0809Basic education aid increased.02/19/2007Authors added Ward, Abeler and Loeffler
HF0664Identity theft statute of limitations provided.02/09/2007Referred by Chair to Labor and Consumer Protection Division
HF0382State employees political activities limitations restricted.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
HF0326Special Gold Star Family license plates authorized for family members of military personnel who h...02/01/2007Author added Abeler
HF0351Life sentence imposed for persons convicted of three or more violent felonies.02/01/2007Author added Emmer
HF0545Board of Public Defense funding provided for transcripts, and money appropriated.02/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0331Sex offender tracking and monitoring bracelets required upon release from prison, penalties presc...01/29/2007Author added Lanning
HF0103Tax conformity provided for tax year 2006 to the federal teacher expense deduction, tuition subtr...01/16/2007Authors added Garofalo, Tingelstad, Wardlow and Ruth