Contact Information
Assistant Minority LeaderKurt Zellers (R) 32B 315 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 296-5502 E-mail: rep.kurt.zellers@house.mn



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Biography
Home: Maple Grove; * 9433 Minnesota Lane N., 55369; (763) 416-0484 Occupation: Senior account executive Business: Minneapolis; 1101 W. River Pkwy., 55415; (612) 455-1700Education: B.S., political science, University of North Dakota Elected: 2003 Term: 3rd* Prefers interim mail at this address.
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF4208International economic development zone provisions modified, and corporate franchise tax repealed.04/23/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF3650Retail sale of toys prohibited that have been recalled for safety reasons.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3985Social Security number use prohibited on the face of certain mailings.03/11/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF39862008 Republican National Convention; temporary later closing time allowed for on-sale liquor esta...03/11/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
HF3851Unlawful and deceptive trade practices, consumer fraud, and false statements in advertising regul...03/05/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
HF3751Tobacco tax rates decreased, maximum cigar tax established, and tax adjustments provided.03/04/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF3724Driver's license revocation and suspension grounds modified to exclude certain misdemeanor traffi...03/03/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF2255Seasonal recreational property value frozen for two years relating to property taxation.02/19/2008Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF3105Highway 610 funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
SF0241Mortgage application information sale prohibited, homestead exemptions and judgments involving sa...05/17/2007Senate concurred and repassed bill
HF0622Retired pensioners income tax subtraction provided.05/03/2007Author added Demmer
HF0211Mortgage application information sale prohibited.04/19/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
SF0156I-94 designated as Purple Heart Trail.03/27/2007Received from Senate
HF1542Methamphetamine precursor drugs consumer purchase limit specified.03/24/2007Third reading
HF2298Jury service postponement procedures specified, small businesses protected, grounds for excuse es...03/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF2197I-94 designated as the Purple Heart Trail.03/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance Division
HF0957Homestead property tax maximum imposed for qualified homeowners age 65 and older.02/22/2007Author added Anderson, S.
HF0350Trunk Highway No. 610 four-lane freeway project completion matching funds provided, and money app...02/01/2007Author added Abeler


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF4250Natural resources ombudsman position created.05/17/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
SF3672Omnibus liquor bill regulating consumption and service of alcohol and authorizing a liquor license.05/17/2008Governor's action Approval 05/15/08
SF3508Motor vehicle insurance adjustments regulated.05/13/2008Governor's action Approval 05/08/08
SF3098Lawful gambling licensing and other regulatory provisions modified, expenditure restriction chang...05/07/2008Governor's action Approval 05/01/08
SF3455Beer kegs purchase and receipt by scrap metal dealers regulated.05/07/2008Governor's action Approval 05/01/08
HF3397Lawful gambling, bingo games, pull-tabs, tipboards, raffles, prizes and gambling manager provisio...04/30/2008Author added Morrow
HF3935Outdoor heritage fund and Lessard Heritage Enhancement Council established.04/30/2008Author added Ruth
HF4007Beer kegs purchase and receipt by scrap metal dealers regulated.04/30/2008Author added Morrow
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
SF2500Horse racing; purse set-aside and breeder's fund revenue sharing provided, and simulcasting restr...04/30/2008Governor's action Approval 04/25/05
SF3154Residential mortgage originators and services regulated, and borrower's ability to pay verified.04/30/2008Governor's action Approval 04/25/05
HF2172Charter school students authorized to participate in extracurricular activities in their resident...04/23/2008Author added Ward
HF1314Live musical performances or productions advertising regulated.04/21/2008Secretary of State Ch. 191 04/17/08
SF1018Physical therapy licensure provisions changed.04/21/2008Governor's action Approval 04/17/08
SF2402Board of Accountancy governing provisions modified.04/21/2008Governor's action Approval 04/17/08
HF3586Education tax credit equity and opportunity provided.04/16/2008Author added Brod
HF1189Physical therapy licensure provisions changed.04/10/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF subbed on Calendar for the Day
HF3822Motor vehicle insurance adjustments regulated.04/10/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
SF2262Telecommunications state agency obsolete rules repealed.04/10/2008Governor's action Approval 04/04/08
HF2007No Child Left Behind Act implementation nullified.04/07/2008Author added Beard
HF3829Alcohol consumption provisions regulated, farm wineries authorized to produce distilled spirits, ...04/07/2008Motion to re-refer Commerce and Labor
HF3426Consumer complaint resolution procedure for insurance claims established, and fees imposed.03/31/2008Author added Magnus
HF3780Comprehensive, scientifically based reading instruction definition clarified, prekindergarten thr...03/31/2008Author stricken Bigham
HF3832Disability accommodation credit provided for vehicle purchase or modification, home modification ...03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF0599Grieving Parents Act established, and mothers required to be notified of burial and cremation opt...03/18/2008Committee report, to amend, no recommendation
HF3936Bomb squad employee disability payments provided.03/18/2008Committee report, without further rec to amend, re-refer to Rules and Legislative Administration
HF2964Horse racing; purse set-aside and breeder's fund revenue sharing provided, and simulcasting restr...03/14/2008HF indefinitely postponed
HF0765Motor vehicle insurance database development required.03/13/2008Referred by Chair to Transportation Finance Division
HF0775Right to keep, bear, and use arms defined as a fundamental right; and constitutional amendment pr...03/13/2008Motion to recall pursuant to House rule 4.30
HF3823Automobile insurers prohibited from owning repair facilities.03/13/2008Committee report, to pass
HF4035No-fault auto insurance reformed, injured persons prohibited from collecting noneconomic damages ...03/13/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
HF2811Board of Accountancy governing provisions modified.03/11/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology ...
HF3967Various tax provisions modified; tax refund, withholding, and subtraction changes made; tax syste...03/11/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF3980State lottery gaming machines established and contracts authorized for the management and placeme...03/11/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
HF3947Abortion; Saline amniocentesis prohibited and civil and criminal penalties provided.03/10/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF3771Ice hockey designated as the official sport of Minnesota.03/05/2008Author added Masin
HF3839Residential mortgage originators and services regulated, and borrower's ability to pay verified.03/05/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
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
HF3444Fall turkey hunting season extended.02/26/2008Referred by Chair to Game, Fish and Forestry Division
HF0498Self-defense; use of force in defense of home and person laws clarified, self-defense and defense...02/25/2008Author stricken Sviggum
HF2633Driver's license acceptance requirements from another state or jurisdiction as valid form of iden...02/20/2008Author added Shimanski
HF3259Adult foster care and family adult day service provisions changed.02/20/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF2923State lands sales required to provide funding for transportation projects, and money appropriated.02/19/2008Author added Gottwalt
HF3035Hunters', Anglers', and Trappers' Bill of Rights adopted establishing and protecting specified ri...02/19/2008Author added Gottwalt
HF1982Minnesota Family Investment Program eligibility requirements expanded to include drug tests.02/18/2008Author stricken Sviggum
HF2990Motor vehicle sales tax exemption provided for vehicles purchased outside of the United States by...02/14/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF2414Telecommunications obsolete rules repealed.02/12/2008Referred by Chair to Telecommunications Regulation and Infrastructure Division
HF2708Independent School District No. 279, Osseo, grant provided to construct the Northwest Hennepin Fa...02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1208Construction code and licensing provisions modified, penalties and enforcement provided, statutes...05/21/2007Conference committee report
SF1274Conservation Reserve Program; resolution memorializing Congress to reauthorize the Conservation R...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Environment and Natural Resources
SF1966Lawful gambling expenditure restrictions modified, game requirements and prize amounts clarified,...05/21/2007Returned from House with amendment
HF0151Conservation Reserve Program; Congress memorialized, by resolution, to reauthorize the Conservati...05/20/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF2509Obstructing arrest by peace officer using a weapon criminal penalty imposed.05/19/2007Author added Wardlow
HF1758Financial institution access cards regulated, and security breach liability established.05/18/2007House concurred and repassed bill
HF2500Gasoline and special fuel tax temporary suspension provided.05/17/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
SF1581Life insurance continuation coverage regulated, mortality tables authorized to calculate reserves...05/17/2007Returned from House with amendment
SF0744Rental vehicle insurance coverage regulated.05/16/2007Governor's action Approval 05/14/07
SF1144Sexual assault counselors provided testimonial confidentiality, mistake of age defense for crimin...04/30/2007Referred by Chair to Public Safety Finance Division
HF1691Lawful gambling definitions, expenditure restrictions, game requirements, prize amounts, and othe...04/25/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF1240Historic structure rehabilitation income tax credit provided.04/24/2007Author added Murphy, E.
HF1712Rental vehicle coverage regulated.04/24/2007Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF2344Unfunded local mandates prohibited, local mandate review board established, and money appropriated.04/20/2007Author added Shimanski; Anderson, B.; and Erickson
HF1892Life insurance continuation coverage and accelerated benefits regulated, mortality tables use aut...04/19/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF1249Senior independent living personal technology income tax credit provided.04/16/2007Author added Demmer
HF2106College savings plan contributions income tax subtraction provided.04/13/2007Author added Zellers
HF2132Income tax checkoffs provided for education, health care, and state parks.04/13/2007Author added Zellers
HF2238School employee statewide health insurance program established, and money appropriated.04/10/2007Author added McFarlane
HF2378Abortion; no constitutional right to abortion established, and constitutional amendment proposed.04/02/2007Authors added Finstad, Emmer, Zellers, Shimanski and Erickson
HF2365Sales tax rebate provided, and money appropriated.03/27/2007Authors added Sviggum; Anderson, S.; Peppin; Garofalo, and Dettmer
HF1580Adult foster care and family adult day services license requirements modified.03/24/2007Committee report, without further recommendation re-refer to Finance
HF1914Toll roads prohibited.03/24/2007Author added Abeler
HF1236Zebra mussel control pilot program established, and money appropriated.03/23/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1273Sexual assault counselors testimonial confidentiality provided, "mistake of age" defense eliminat...03/23/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1748Residential mortgage lending licensing and education requirements modified, and examination power...03/23/2007Committee 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
HF0081Long-term capital gains income tax exclusion provided.03/19/2007Author added Erhardt
HF1342Qualified domestic violence-related offenses and crimes of violence defined, and technical change...03/19/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF1747Qualified business ventures investment income tax credit provided.03/19/2007Author added Kohls
HF2237Bloomington tax increment financing district improvements construction materials sales tax exempt...03/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF1871Abortion; state-sponsored health programs funds use for abortions prohibited.03/17/2007Recalled by Chair
HF1353Hennepin County Violent Offender Task Force funding provided, and money appropriated.03/15/2007Author added Zellers
HF1924Metropolitan fiscal disparities program study required, and money appropriated.03/15/2007Author added Loeffler
HF2164Group term life insurance contracts exempted from the premiums tax.03/15/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0930Health insurance premiums income tax subtraction authorized.03/14/2007Author added Anderson, S.
HF2031Eligibility for extended time revenue clarified.03/14/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF1789Dayton tax increment financing district authorized subject to special rules.03/07/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
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
HF1006Statewide health and physical education requirements provided, school wellness policies posted on...03/05/2007Author added Bly
HF1245Volunteer ambulance personnel longevity awards income tax subtraction provided.03/05/2007Author added Sailer
HF1307Peace officer hirings and peace officer overtime funding provided to local governments, and money...03/05/2007Author added Zellers
HF1378Minnesota college savings plan contributions income tax subtraction provided.03/05/2007Author added Abeler
HF0950Fourth Judicial District obsolete references and provisions removed, unintentional repeal correct...03/01/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1217Road and bridge maintenance construction materials sales tax exemption provided.02/26/2007Author added Beard
HF1439Contraband cigarettes disposition provided.02/26/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0149Sales tax reduced to six percent.02/22/2007Author added Zellers
HF0716June accelerated sales and excise tax payments reduced.02/22/2007Authors added Zellers and Demmer
HF0717Single sales apportionment accelerated relating to corporate franchise tax.02/22/2007Authors added Zellers and Demmer
HF0998Local government purchases sales tax eliminated.02/22/2007Authors added Slocum and Anderson, S.
HF1244Motor vehicle sales tax proceeds apportionment provided.02/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1304Human trafficking; legal advocacy trafficking victims grant provided, and money appropriated.02/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1310Lawful gambling tax rates temporary reduction provided.02/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF1031I-494 median safety barrier construction funding provided, and money appropriated.02/19/2007Author added Peterson, S.
HF1118Predatory offender registration database checks required for persons booked at jails.02/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF1123Driving record information disclosure to law enforcement required.02/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF1132Sale of amusement devices provided as a sale for resale.02/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF1133Sales and purchase definition clarified to exclude the making available of amusement devices.02/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF1165Purse set-aside and breeder's fund revenue sharing provided, and simulcasting and card club restr...02/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
HF0834Metropolitan Regional Parks System funding provided, and money appropriated.02/15/2007Authors added Slocum and Mahoney
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
HF0199State senators staggered terms provided through proposed constitutional amendment.02/12/2007Author added Hosch
HF0559Trunk Highway No. 169, Hennepin County State-Aid Highway, and 85th Avenue North intersection inte...02/12/2007Author added Abeler
HF0560Highway 610 trunk highway finance completion authorized, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/12/2007Author added Abeler
HF0832General education access grants for students authorized.02/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF0061Property tax rebate provided, and money appropriated.02/08/2007Author added Shimanski
HF0190Teaching license automatic revocation grounds expanded.02/08/2007Author added Shimanski
HF0799Transportation, Metropolitan Council, and public safety funding provided; bonds issued; fees, fun...02/08/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0229Accelerated highway construction projects funding provided, and money appropriated.02/05/2007Author added Tingelstad
HF0474Health care system redesign statewide plan development provided.02/05/2007Authors added Wardlow and Gottwalt
HF0324Public school employees prohibited from using public funds and resources to advocate to pass, ele...02/01/2007Author added Emmer
HF0351Life sentence imposed for persons convicted of three or more violent felonies.02/01/2007Author added Emmer
HF0200Voters authorized to vouch for three proof-of-residence oaths on election day, election judge tra...01/29/2007Author added Erickson
HF0251Tax Reform Action Commission established, appointments provided, report to legislature required, ...01/29/2007Authors added Ruud and Benson
HF0275MinnesotaCare contingent reduction in tax rates provided.01/29/2007Author added Abeler
HF0331Sex offender tracking and monitoring bracelets required upon release from prison, penalties presc...01/29/2007Author added Lanning
HF0256Anoka County highway 101 and I-94 interchanges funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropri...01/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0216Initiative and referendum provided, procedures and penalties specified, and constitutional amendm...01/18/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF0165State funds prohibited for use in early termination of a contract of any person who reports to th...01/17/2007Author added Westrom
HF0073Legislative sessions provided in odd-numbered years only.01/16/2007Authors added McNamara, Gottwalt and Erickson
HF0103Tax conformity provided for tax year 2006 to the federal teacher expense deduction, tuition subtr...01/16/2007Authors added Garofalo, Tingelstad, Wardlow and Ruth