Contact Information
Assistant Minority WhipMatt Dean (R) 52B 327 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 296-3018 E-mail: rep.matt.dean@house.mn Prefers interim mail at this address.

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Biography
Home: Dellwood; , ; Occupation: Architect Business: St. Paul; 2478 University Ave. W., 55114; (651) 225-1867Education: Bachelor of Architecture, University of Minnesota Elected: 2004 Term: 2nd
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF4222Litchfield; Willmar; Public Facilities Authority loans provided for certain wastewater treatment ...05/13/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF4225School district capital account transfers provided.05/13/2008Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF2624Teacher quality improvement task force established for effectively integrating secondary and post...03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3994Lake improvement associations sales tax exemption provided.03/11/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF3434Small community wastewater treatment program funding provided, and money appropriated.03/10/2008Author added Sailer
HF2671Nursing facility payment rates required to recognize pension benefit costs.03/05/2008Referred by Chair to Health Care and Human Services Finance Division
HF2961Minnesota State Anthem Commission established.03/03/2008Division action, to pass as amended and return to Finance
HF2631Dairy investment matching grants provided; money appropriated.02/20/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF2632Public service corporations required to share appraisal information with land owners.02/20/2008Author added Shimanski
HF2660Livestock farming operations items exempted.02/20/2008Author added Shimanski
HF3189Minnesota Historical Society funding provided, bonds issued and money appropriated.02/20/2008Author added Kahn
HF2952Fishing club contest alternative annual fee established.02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Game, Fish and Forestry Division
HF2953Litchfield wastewater treatment facility improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money a...02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2951Student participation in school safety drills required.02/14/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF2672Annandale Tactical Training Center funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2673Dassel elevated water tank funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2675State park and recreation area acquisition funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1028Darwin wastewater holding ponds design funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.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
HF0865Greenleaf Lake State Park land acquisition funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF0866Howard Lake ditch work grant provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF1860Historic preservation funding provided, and money appropriated.04/17/2007Author added Westrom
HF1861Historical preservation revolving loan fund established, and money appropriated.04/17/2007Author added Westrom
HF1862Minnesota Historical Society grant-in-aid program for county and local historical societies fundi...04/17/2007Author added Westrom
SF1332Meeker County economic development authority membership increased to nine.04/10/2007Governor's action Approval 03/30/07
HF1429Meeker County EDA authorized to increase its membership to nine.03/26/2007Bills identical, SF substituted on Calendar for the Day
HF0192Meeker County nursing facilities placed in geographic group II.03/24/2007Committee report, without further recommendation re-refer to Finance
HF0221Meeker County day training and habilitation provider rate reimbursement increased, and proposal r...03/24/2007Committee report, without further recommendation 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
HF1889Minnesota River Valley study group established to promote the historic, scenic, and natural featu...03/19/2007Author added Peterson, A.
HF1833Greenleaf Lake State Park land acquisition required by a specified date.03/15/2007Author added Koenen
HF2131Meeker County electrical cooperative sales tax exemption restriction eliminated.03/14/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0044Rural Minnesota Catch-Up Credit provided allowing a credit against the income tax of an employer ...03/13/2007Author added Hamilton
HF1057New teachers induction program established relating to high-need subject areas and schools, and m...03/12/2007Author added Demmer
HF1801Independent School District No. 463, Eden Valley-Watkins, authorized to levy for costs of remedia...03/09/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF1832Libre Academy sober school onetime grant authorized, and money appropriated.03/09/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0158Farm machinery definition expanded, and livestock farming operations construction materials sales...03/07/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
HF1323Special education program funding increased.03/07/2007Author added Slocum
HF1715Greenleaf, Cedar, and Sioux Lakes Area Conservation District study funding provided; and money ap...03/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
HF0153School district shared superintendent aid provided, and money appropriated.02/15/2007Author added Simpson
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
HF0497Rural Finance Authority loan funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/08/2007Author added Shimanski
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


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SF3193Adoption record and original birth certificate governing provisions modified.05/16/2008Governor's action Veto
HF3926Teachers Retirement Association rule of 90 benefit tier extended to post-1989 hires.05/08/2008Author added Dettmer
HF3539Hospital construction moratorium exception provided.05/07/2008Amendments offered
HF3371Birth record access allowed to adopted persons.05/05/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF3935Outdoor heritage fund and Lessard Heritage Enhancement Council established.04/30/2008Author added Ruth
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
HF2978Education finance; basic formula allowance increased, special education revenue proration elimina...04/28/2008Author added Anzelc
HF3557Veterans paramedic apprenticeship program funding provided, and money appropriated.04/24/2008Author added Masin
HF2987Biodiesel definition modified, minimum content increased, tiered content goal created, and notice...04/10/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF2007No Child Left Behind Act implementation nullified.04/07/2008Author added Beard
HF4053Children under seven enrolled in public school first grade compelled to remain enrolled.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3871Social and emotional learning standards grant program created for school districts, and money app...03/25/2008Author added Abeler
HF4063Indian Affairs Council allowed to conduct meetings by telephone or by electronic means.03/25/2008Division action, to pass as amended and return to Finance
HF1813Local governments required to consider natural heritage data and environmental protection goals w...03/19/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology ...
HF4073Long-term care insurance credit increased.03/18/2008Author added Erhardt
HF4104Gambling revenue lawful purpose added.03/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs
HF3400Long-term care rate adjustments provided, long-term care employee health insurance costs funding ...03/17/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
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
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
HF3573State health care program county-based purchasing requirements revised, and mandated report requi...03/11/2008Author added Sailer
HR0009A house resolution relating to the sovereign status of federally recognized American Indian tribe...03/11/2008Resolution introduced, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elections
HF2528Public housing rehabilitation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.03/10/2008Author added Ruud
HF3946Abortion; Saline amniocentesis prohibited and civil and criminal penalties provided.03/10/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF2942Livestock investment grant program created and money appropriated.03/05/2008Author added Fritz
HF3814Science teachers allowed to obtain a science endorsement licensure by examination by repealing a ...03/04/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF2535Long-term homeless supportive housing funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.03/03/2008Author added Ruud
HF3192Violent crimes committed in school zones sentences enhanced.03/03/2008Author added Peterson, S.
HF3336Homesteads owned by persons age 65 years or older taxable market value increase prohibited.02/26/2008Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF3008Fort Snelling revitalization funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/25/2008Author stricken Kahn
HF3341Litchfield and Willmar additional wastewater treatment loan funding provided.02/21/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2665General obligation bonds authorized as additional revenue source for trunk highway funding; and c...02/20/2008Author added Shimanski
HF0547Teachers Retirement Association rule of 90 benefits extended to coordinated members.02/19/2008Author added Kalin
HF1308Anoka County forensic crime lab funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/19/2008Author added Dettmer
HF3062Outdoor traditions investment funding provided for environment and natural resources purposes, bo...02/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF3180St. Paul Regional Amateur Sports Facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1944Clear Lake/Clearwater Sewer Treatment Facility expansion funding provided, bonds issued, and mone...02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2954Wright County; Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park land acquisition grant provided, bonds issued...02/14/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2992Little Crow transit way funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.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
HF0992Abortion; state-sponsored health program funds use for abortions prohibited.02/12/2008Author stricken Sviggum
HF1615Non-hospital-performed abortions physician requirement provided, and penalties imposed.02/12/2008Author stricken Sviggum
HF2729Heritage trail bonds issued and money appropriated.02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1785Railroad track rehabilitation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF1420Individual sewage treatment design, installation, maintenance, inspection, and operation licensin...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Finance
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
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
HF0272Firearms safety and usage training certificates continuation provided while soldiers and essentia...05/10/2007Secretary of State Ch. 51 05/09/07
HR0006Native Americans; a house resolution commending Native Americans on their contributions to Minnes...05/10/2007Referred by Chair to Minnesota Heritage Finance Division
SF0321Independent nonprofit firefighting corporations included for joint exercise of powers agreements.05/08/2007Governor's action Approval 05/04/07
SF1949Minnesota Sesquicentennial Commission duties, powers, and procedures modified.05/04/2007Governor's action Approval 05/03/07
HF1594National Guard reenlistment bonus program expanded, and academic awards provided.04/30/2007Secretary of State Ch. 21 04/26/07
HF0501Radiation therapy facility construction limitations expiration date eliminated.04/27/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF1602Teachers additional retirement benefits provided, and money appropriated.04/25/2007Author added Knuth
HF1240Historic structure rehabilitation income tax credit provided.04/24/2007Author added Murphy, E.
HF2448Biofuel; lignocellulosic ethanol production grant authorized, and money appropriated.04/24/2007Authors added Bly and Brynaert
HF2135Minnesota Sesquicentennial Commission provisions modified.04/19/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF subbed on Calendar for the Day
HF1666Terrestrial and geologic carbon sequestration reports and studies required, and money appropriated.04/18/2007Author added Welti
HF2200Hydrogen use as energy resource promoted to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, and money appro...04/18/2007Author added Ruth
HF0833Special education additional aid provided, program growth factors increased in regular and excess...04/17/2007Author added Dominguez
HF1508Textbook Pricing and Access Act adopted, pilot textbook rental program established, and money app...04/17/2007Author added Lillie
HF1324Levy authority authorized for unfunded severance and retirement costs faced by school districts t...04/13/2007Author added Urdahl
HF0971Senior citizen programs funding provided, and money appropriated.04/10/2007Author added Brynaert
HF1264Early childhood education access grants contribution and early childhood educational expenses inc...04/10/2007Author added McFarlane
HF2404Food shelves grants for milk purchases provided, and money appropriated.04/10/2007Author added Urdahl
HF0806Career and technical revenue increased for school districts.03/29/2007Author added Dittrich
HF2094Renewable energy grants for schools and public buildings provided, and money appropriated.03/29/2007Author added Welti
HF0594Medical assistance nonemergency medical transportation competitive bidding modified, level of nee...03/27/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
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.
HF0236School districts authorized to delay the implementation of special education tuition billing for ...03/24/2007Author added Urdahl
HF0076Crow River north and south fork canoe routes designated, and money appropriated.03/23/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF2196Waste pesticide collection program provisions modified, and minimum annual program expenditure am...03/23/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
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
HF0867Burglary in the second degree crime definition modified.03/21/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1888Academic rigor and 4R high schools provided, and money appropriated.03/20/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0300Military pay tax deduction expanded, and military pension subtraction including survivor benefits...03/19/2007Author added Brod
HF2237Bloomington tax increment financing district improvements construction materials sales tax exempt...03/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF1181Noncommercial television grants money appropriated.03/17/2007Referred by Chair to Capital Investment Finance Division
HF0930Health insurance premiums income tax subtraction authorized.03/14/2007Author added Anderson, S.
HF2099Minnesota Historical Society grant-in-aid program provided for county and local historical societ...03/14/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1174Minnesota reading corps program established, and money appropriated.03/12/2007Author added Welti
HF0954Agricultural research funding provided to the University of Minnesota, and money appropriated.03/09/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0318Commission on Minnesota Ethnic Heritage established, and money appropriated.03/08/2007Recalled by Chair
HF0484Beginning farmer program administered by the Rural Finance Authority provisions modified, and inc...03/08/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
HF0568Beginning farmers income tax credit for sales or rentals of agricultural assets and farmer financ...03/08/2007Author added Koenen
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
HF0811Mathematics and science professional development programs provided, and money appropriated.03/07/2007Referred by Chair to Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Division
HF0841Program growth factors reestablished, and special education programs funding increased.03/07/2007Author added Urdahl
HF0844University of Minnesota organic research and education initiative funding provided, and money app...03/07/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF1362Sucker regulations expanded to include early season for spearing and netting.03/07/2007Author added Slocum
HF1600E85-capable vehicles' registration renewal notice required to inform owners of all service statio...03/07/2007Author added Lanning
HF1125Class 4c property classification expanded to certain nonprofit community service-oriented organiz...03/06/2007Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
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
HF0521Veteran's Day paid day off provided to veterans employed by school districts, Veteran's Day educa...03/05/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF1170Living-at-home/block nurse programs grant amounts increased and indexed, number of programs incre...03/05/2007Authors added Tillberry and Bly
HF1667Hutchinson Area Health Care privatization effective date clarified.03/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF0142Property tax refund household income definition modified to exempt the amount of any military dis...03/01/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Taxes
HF0400Nursing facilities for the provision of additional specialized services contracts allowed, reimbu...03/01/2007Authors added Slocum and Ward
HF1009Sesquicentennial celebration income tax checkoff provided, and fund established.03/01/2007Author added Abeler
HF0544State parks and trails funding provided, and money appropriated.02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF0279War Survivors Act educational benefits eligibility clarified and extended for surviving military ...02/22/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0361Regional investment income and franchise tax credit provided.02/22/2007Author added Tillberry
HF0847Counties and cities authorized to impose administrative penalties for certain traffic violations.02/22/2007Author added Gardner
HF1202Environment, natural resources, and agriculture funding provided, revenue and fund disposition mo...02/22/2007Author added Magnus
HF1289Nursing home per diem reimbursements determination procedures modified.02/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1085Special education programs funding increased and restored.02/20/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0710Sustainable agriculture demonstration grants provided, and money appropriated.02/16/2007Referred by Chair to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs Finance Division
HF0846Organic certification cost-share assistance and sustainable agriculture demonstration grants fund...02/16/2007Referred by Chair to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs Finance Division
HF0055Nursing facility payment rates increased to the geographic group III median rate.02/15/2007Author added Bly
HF0830Job opportunity building zone tax benefits extended.02/15/2007Author added Simpson
HF0558School district sharing of superintendents incentive created, and money appropriated.02/12/2007Author added Abeler
HF0783Tuition increases limited at public postsecondary institutions.02/09/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0427Medical assistance operating payment rates for low-payment rate nursing facilities adjusted, and ...02/08/2007Author added Abeler
HF0465Independent nonprofit firefighting corporations included in joint exercise of powers agreements.02/08/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
HF0014Military pensions federal taxable income subtraction provided.02/01/2007Author added Welti
HF0100Farm enhancement loan program established, and money appropriated.01/29/2007Author added Urdahl
HF0224Poet laureate appointed, and appropriation of gift or grant money specified.01/29/2007Author added Loeffler
HF0191Anglers allowed to use two lines and two hooks while fishing.01/18/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
HF0070Independent School District No. 463, Eden Valley-Watkins, environmental hazard remediation fundin...01/12/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division