Contact Information
Andy Welti (DFL) 30B 389 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 296-4378 (888) 858-4753E-mail: rep.andy.welti@house.mn



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Biography
Home: Plainview; * 54506 - 275 Ave., 55964; (507) 951-8857 Occupation: Educator/teacher, legislator Education: B.S., secondary social studies education, Minnesota State University, Mankato Elected: 2004 Term: 2nd* Prefers interim mail at this address.
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF2827County historical society funding modification03/25/2008Secretary of State Ch. 158 03/20/08
HF3403Grades 10 through 12 assessment provided for earth and space, life, and physical sciences.03/12/2008Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF3957School districts required to make data available to the public.03/11/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF2577Independent School District No. 2899, Plainview-Elgin-Millville, community education fund balance...02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2618School district career and technical education transition coordinators grants provided, and money...02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF0697Chester Woods Trail funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.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
SF1285Agricultural chemical incident provisions modifications05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veter...
SF1165Meetings by telephone or other electronic means authorized under certain conditions relating to t...05/18/2007H adopted SCC report and repassed bill
HF0406Small city definition modified relating to tax increment financing.05/09/2007Author added Heidgerken
SF2053Propane prepurchase program; delivered fuel dealer discrimination prohibition04/20/2007Referred by Chair to Energy Finance and Policy Division
HF1303Open meeting law; meetings by telephones or other electronic means authorized under certain condi...04/19/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF1787Agricultural chemical incident provisions modified, and application and inspection fee eliminated.04/19/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF0839Debt service equalization aid program state aid increased, and money appropriated.03/27/2007Author added Garofalo
HF2319Prostate cancer screening program established, and money appropriated.03/27/2007Author added Liebling
HF1717Transportation aid for flexible learning year programs authorized.03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF2336Board of Electricity fund transfer repealed, and money appropriated.03/23/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2337Earth and space, life, and physical sciences assessment in grades 10 through 12 provided.03/23/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF2302Great River Ridge Trail funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.03/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0666Dairy animal revolving loan program established, and money appropriated.03/21/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF2278Propane prepurchase program established, and consumer protections provided to delivered-fuel cust...03/21/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
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
HF1878Public Employees Retirement Association service credit purchase for community education employmen...03/08/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF0919Elgin, Eyota, Byron, and Oronoco authorized to act as small cities for purposes of use of revenue...03/05/2007Committee report, without further recommendation re-refer to Taxes
HF1565Consolidating school districts state aid increased.03/05/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF1501Residential heating fuels sales tax exemption expanded to include all fuels except natural gas an...03/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0361Regional investment income and franchise tax credit provided.02/22/2007Author added Tillberry
HF0295State employee energy savings suggestions incentives provided.02/19/2007Author added Winkler
HF1000Consolidating school districts account flexibility created; and Independent School District No. 2...02/19/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0522Glass containers prohibited on public beaches and watercraft, and proper disposal required of was...02/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF3924Optometrists allowed to dispense legend drugs at retail under certain conditions, and optometry p...05/18/2008Author added Thissen (second)
HF3380State health care county-based purchasing program requirements revised, and money appropriated.05/12/2008Comm rpt: Rule 45-amend, sub Gen Ord SF3031
HF2904Natural disaster assistance procedures established for state agencies.04/30/2008Secretary of State Ch. 247 04/28/08
SF0599Cuba; a resolution urging the President and Congress to end trade, financial, and travel restrict...04/30/2008Secretary of State Res. 1 04/25/08
SF2024Disabled children notice of redetermination of eligibility for services requirement04/30/2008Governor's action Approval 04/24/08
HF0601Crisis nursery grant program established, and money appropriated.04/10/2008Author added Hansen
HF1612Veterans and soldiers counseling services access improved, and money appropriated.04/10/2008Author added Hansen
HF2426Disabled children human services eligibility redetermination notice required.04/10/2008Bills identical, SF substituted on Calendar for the Day
HF2987Biodiesel definition modified, minimum content increased, tiered content goal created, and notice...04/10/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF2624Teacher quality improvement task force established for effectively integrating secondary and post...03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF1219Milk truck weight exemption sunset date removal03/25/2008Secretary of State Ch. 159 03/20/08
HF3752Blind student instructional material equal access, and civil remedies provided.03/18/2008Author added Simon
HF2942Livestock investment grant program created and money appropriated.03/05/2008Author added Fritz
HF3524State health care county-based purchasing requirements revised.03/05/2008Author added Fritz
HF2957Beneficial use of wastewater demonstration projects grants provided, bonds issued, and money appr...02/25/2008Division action, to pass as amended and return to Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division
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
HF2559Wind energy production tax removed from county apportionment deduction for school districts.02/19/2008Author added Hamilton
HF3230Flood disaster appropriation purposes amended.02/19/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2876Chatfield Brass Band Library funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/18/2008Author added Welti
HF3002State trail acquisition, rehabilitation, and repair funding provided; bonds issued; and money app...02/18/2008Authors added Bly, Ward, Demmer and 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
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
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
HF0624Rochester; National Volleyball Center phase II expansion funding provided, bonds issued, and mone...01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF1536Mississippi River barrier construction provided to prevent aquatic invasive species from migratin...01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF2236Southeastern Minnesota Regional Public Safety Training Center funding provided, bonds issued, and...01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF0260Military personnel exempted from firearm safety certificate requirement.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Environment and Natural Resources
HF0464School employee statewide health insurance plan established, and money appropriated.05/21/2007Conference committee report, delete everything
HF0562Omnibus transportation, metropolitan council and public safety activities and programs appropriat...05/21/2007Returned from Senate with amendment
HF0766Motor fuel specifications, standards, and requirements modified.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Commerce and Labor
HF0278Deer license surcharge imposed for deer management, venison donations provided, and money appropr...05/19/2007Authors added Bly and Wollschlager
SF0303Municipal boundary adjustment provisions modified, and advisory task force extended.05/18/2007Senate concurrence and repassage
HF0267Municipal boundary adjustment provisions modified, and advisory task force extended.05/10/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
SF0276Statewide health insurance pool established for school district employees, and money appropriated.05/10/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Ways and Means
SF1989Omnibus higher education funding bill.05/10/2007Governor's action Veto Ch. 65 05/09/07
HF0797Omnibus higher education and workforce development bill.05/08/2007Author added Bly
SF1393Supplemental educational service providers rule amendment requirement05/08/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
SF1483Minnesota Council on Disability sunset repealed.05/04/2007Governor's action Approval 05/03/07
HF0828Cuba; a resolution urging the President and Congress to end trade, financial, and travel restrict...05/02/2007Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
SF0642Drainage ditch buffer requirements modifications04/20/2007Referred 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
HF1666Terrestrial and geologic carbon sequestration reports and studies required, and money appropriated.04/18/2007Author added Welti
HF1723AIDS prevention initiative focusing on African-born residents grants provided, and money appropri...04/18/2007Author added Welti
HF1763Farm wineries authorized to operate restaurants on-site.04/18/2007Author added Welti
HF1765Charitable organizations authorized to sell alcohol at silent auctions.04/18/2007Author added Welti
SF0044Medical practice licensing provisions modification for foreign and domestic medical school gradua...04/18/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
HF1508Textbook Pricing and Access Act adopted, pilot textbook rental program established, and money app...04/17/2007Author added Lillie
HF0274Rural finance authority loan programs participation bond issue and appropriation04/10/2007Secretary of State Ch. 16 04/02/07
HF0402Residential microbial pesticide applicator licensure study required.04/02/2007Authors added Simon and Madore
HF0873Centers for Independent Living funding provided, and money appropriated.04/02/2007Authors added Ruth and Hosch
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
HF0369Second inspection fee and the statewide hospitality fee for elementary and secondary schools elim...03/29/2007Author added Welti
HF0776School lunch aid increased, and money appropriated.03/29/2007Author added Welti
HF1586Statewide health plan purchasing pool study group established.03/29/2007Author added Sailer
HF1996Compensatory revenue pupil units minimum amount increased.03/29/2007Author added Welti
HF2006School purchase of locally produced food pilot grant program established, and money appropriated.03/29/2007Author added Welti
HF2094Renewable energy grants for schools and public buildings provided, and money appropriated.03/29/2007Author added Welti
HF2282Mantorville; Stage Coach Trail and welcome center design grant provided, and money appropriated.03/29/2007Author added Welti
HF0908Developmental disabilities quality assurance system established and extended, reports required, a...03/26/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1471Minnesota Agriculture Education Leadership Council membership expanded to include a representativ...03/26/2007Author added Bly
HF1473Crime victims service programs and crime prevention grants authorized, and money appropriated.03/26/2007Author added Severson
HF2196Waste pesticide collection program provisions modified, and minimum annual program expenditure am...03/23/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
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
HF1091Supplemental education service providers approval rules modified.03/22/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF2299Lake Zumbro restoration funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.03/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0231Greater Minnesota business development investment fund established, and money appropriated.03/21/2007Author added Morrow
HF1206Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act adopted.03/21/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF2275Dental providers critical access reimbursement modified, and additional staff required to adminis...03/21/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0443Alternative school year calendar program grants provided, and money appropriated.03/20/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0707Dental access for persons with disabilities study required.03/20/2007Author added Loeffler
HF1352Youth job skills development statewide program funding provided, and money appropriated.03/20/2007Author added Bly
HF1888Academic rigor and 4R high schools provided, and money appropriated.03/20/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0769Native plant agronomic research funding provided, technical advisory committee established, and m...03/15/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0670School districts authorized to include energy efficiency improvement projects in alternative faci...03/14/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF1326Local Community Rail Security Act of 2007 adopted providing for protection of railroad property f...03/14/2007Author added Liebling
HF0044Rural Minnesota Catch-Up Credit provided allowing a credit against the income tax of an employer ...03/13/2007Author added Hamilton
HF1462Biobusiness center construction materials sales tax exemption provided.03/13/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
HF0489Staff development funding authorized for school districts with schools not making adequate yearly...03/12/2007Division action, to pass as amended and return to K-12 Finance Division
HF0968Grain bins and fencing materials sales tax exemption provided.03/12/2007Author added Welti
HF0984Student ACT and SAT entrance test fees reimbursed, and money appropriated.03/12/2007Author added Welti
HF1174Minnesota reading corps program established, and money appropriated.03/12/2007Author added Welti
HF1214Rural wind development assistance program funding provided, and money appropriated.03/12/2007Author added Welti
HF1318Special education funding increased, and two-year lag in base funding increased.03/12/2007Author added Welti
HF1544Propane prepurchase funding provided as part of the low-income home energy assistance program, an...03/12/2007Author added Welti
HF1560State Board of Education established.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
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
HF0964Motor vehicle sales tax proceeds allocated.03/08/2007Author added Westrom
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
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
HF0490Independent state planning office reestablished, and money appropriated.03/07/2007Author added Welti
HF0574Children's mental health grants and work group established; mental health provisions modified; tr...03/07/2007Author added Welti
HF0618Bioscience business development programs funding provided, and money appropriated.03/07/2007Author added Welti
HF0684County reimbursement for housing short-term offenders funding provided, and money appropriated.03/07/2007Author added Welti
HF0788Demographic trends analysis required with forecast of state revenue and expenditures.03/07/2007Author added Welti
HF0800School districts and counties authorized to mutually agree to extend the time allowed before the ...03/07/2007Author added Welti
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
HF0845Alternative livestock research and outreach funding provided to the Minnesota Institute for Susta...03/07/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF1323Special education program funding increased.03/07/2007Author added Slocum
HF0101Agricultural land excluded from the tax base for school bonded debt levies.03/05/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0306Youth mental health screening and suicide prevention funding provided, and money appropriated.03/05/2007Author added Tillberry
HF0760Remembering With Dignity project funding provided, and money appropriated.03/05/2007Author added Gardner
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
HF1198Limited English proficiency programs five-year limit on funding removed.03/05/2007Author added Tillberry
HF1696Special education litigation costs reporting required.03/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF1697State Board of Education established.03/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF0288Crime victim support grant funding provided, and money appropriated.03/01/2007Author added Ward
HF0169School readiness advisory board established.02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF0194Biotechnology and medical genomics research funding provided to research partnership between the ...02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF0325Lake Zumbro restoration funding provided, and money appropriated.02/26/2007Author added Norton
HF0544State parks and trails funding provided, and money appropriated.02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF1083Maximum effort capital loan school districts tax base modified to calculate debt service levies.02/26/2007Author added Welti
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
HF0998Local government purchases sales tax eliminated.02/22/2007Authors added Slocum and Anderson, S.
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
HF0862Taxpayer assistance toll-free telephone lines required.02/19/2007Authors added Demmer and Abeler
HF0897Federal income tax conformity provided relating to 2006 and 2007 provisions authorizing expensing...02/19/2007Author added Demmer and Beard
HF0963Local bridge replacement and rehabilitation and local road improvement program funding provided, ...02/19/2007Author added Eastland
HF0980Referendum aid adjustment modified for open enrollment students.02/19/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0982Independent School District No. 535, Rochester, property tax levy certification deadline date ext...02/19/2007Referred 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
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
HF0085Tax conformity provided for tax year 2006 to the federal teacher expense deduction, tuition subtr...02/12/2007Author added Hosch
HF0157School district levies modified, market value property tax credit computation modified, property ...02/12/2007Author added Hosch
HF0597Voluntary full-day kindergarten funding authorized, and full funding phased in.02/12/2007Authors added Poppe and Brynaert
HF0798Excellent education results reward funding mechanism created, and money appropriated.02/12/2007Author added Ward
HF0664Identity theft statute of limitations provided.02/09/2007Referred by Chair to Labor and Consumer Protection Division
HF0393Geothermal heat pump uses study funded by the Public Utilities Commission.02/05/2007Authors added Bly, Erhardt and Loeffler
HF0491Family planning access increased to prevent unintended pregnancies, nurses authorized to dispense...02/05/2007Author added Clark and Greiling
HF0651Family agricultural revitalization zones authorized, and value-added processing agricultural prod...02/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs
HF0652Agricultural fertilizer research and education council and program established, on-farm storage e...02/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs
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
HF0014Military pensions federal taxable income subtraction provided.02/01/2007Author added Welti
HF0308Bovine tuberculosis control funding provided, and money appropriated.02/01/2007Author added Welti
HF0315Suicide prevention grants restored, and money appropriated.02/01/2007Authors added Moe, Abeler, Ward, Hilstrom and Welti
HF0100Farm enhancement loan program established, and money appropriated.01/29/2007Author added Urdahl
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
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
HF0005Early childhood family education, school readiness, and Head Start programs funding increased; an...01/11/2007Authors added Madore; Laine; Peterson, S.; and Dominguez
HF0072Bear baiting restrictions modified.01/11/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
HF0002Voluntary full-day kindergarten funding authorized.01/10/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division