Linda Berglin
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75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.Capitol Building, Room 309St. Paul, MN 55155-1606651.296.4261



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CommitteesBack to Top Finance - Health and Human Services Budget Division, Chair Capital Investment Finance Finance - Public Safety Budget Division Health, Housing and Family Security Rules and AdministrationBills AuthoredBack to TopChief Author Bills2007-2008 Biennium Regular Session Status Report (PDF Document)2007-2008 Biennium Regular Session Status ListChief and Co-Author Bills2007-2008 Biennium Regular Session Status Report (PDF Document)2007-2008 Biennium Regular Session Status ListLegislative ServiceBack to TopElected: to the House 1972, re-elected 1974, 1976, 1978; to the Senate 1980, re-elected 1982, 1986, 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2002, 2006Term: 9thSpecial Legislative ConcernsBack to TopHealth and welfare, corrections, urban affairs, women's issues, minorities and senior citizens.

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SF3780Statewide health improvement program; health care homes and reporting requirements; interoperable...05/18/2008H adopted SCC report and repassed bill
HF3391Health care program affordability and continuity increased, provisions modified, subsidies provid...05/13/2008Senate adopted conference committee report, bill repassed
HF3222Omnibus human services policy provisions modification05/12/2008Conference committee report, delete everything
SF3835Constitutional amendment for health care provider tax proceeds dedication to MinnesotaCare and he...05/08/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Rules and Administration
SF3168Omnibus human services policy provisions modification05/05/2008HF substituted by motion [HF3222]
SF3867Northwest Airlines and state agreements default declaration05/05/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3366Rebased medical assistance nursing facility operating cost payment rates phase-in modification05/01/2008Received from Senate
SF2564TANF maintenance of effort programs modification04/30/2008Governor's action Approval 04/25/05
SF2667Radiation therapy facility construction moratorium extended in specified counties.04/30/2008Governor's action Approval 04/24/08
SF3049Children's mental health services providers restrictive procedures use, planning and reporting re...04/30/2008Governor's action Approval 04/25/05
SF3099Health care programs increased, provisions modified, subsidies provided, Minnesota Health Insuran...04/14/2008HF substituted by motion [HF3391]
SF1965Licensure disqualification variance consideration required by commissioner of human services.03/25/2008Received from Senate
SF3760Crime of graffiti petty misdemeanor charge and local approval requirement03/17/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3761Schedule II and III controlled substances prescription electronic reporting system provisions mod...03/17/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3259Sex offenders state correctional facilities civil commitment option; reduction in custody petitio...03/13/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF3290Minnesota family investment program eligibility extensions and unpaid work prohibition; family ca...03/10/2008Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance
SF3585Shelter needy general assistance support expansion03/10/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3470Minnesota Health Insurance Exchange; state health care programs affordability expansion; health i...03/05/2008Introduction and first reading
SF0357Low-income and moderate-income housing developers transactions with local units of government reg...03/04/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Housing Policy and Finance and Public Health...
SF3448Hospitals chemical use assessments for emergency room patients county contract authority03/04/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3329Minnesota family investment program participants supported work and auto related costs appropriation03/03/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3330Minnesota family investment program consolidated fund eligibility clarification03/03/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3333Mentally ill personal liability for cost of care prohibition03/03/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3393Pollution control agency permit issuance requirements modifications03/03/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3242Minnesota family investment program family cap repeal02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3273Medical assistance asset limits modification02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2694Hennepin county medical center outpatient clinic and health education facility bond issue and app...02/18/2008Author added Dibble
HF1078Omnibus health and human services finance bill.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
SF2097Constitutional amendment for right to affordable health care05/21/2007Gen Ord: Stricken and re-referred to Rules and Administration
SF0310Tetrahydrocannabinol and alcohol use by pregnant women mandatory reporting requirement; civil com...05/18/2007Gen Ord: Stricken & returned to author
SF0555Essential community provider designation extension05/09/2007Governor's action Approval 05/08/07
SF2171Omnibus health and human services finance bill.05/09/2007Governor's action Veto Ch. 58 05/08/07
SF0967Hospital public interest review modification05/04/2007HF substituted on General Orders HF1078
SF1178Human services advisory committee to simplify program administration and efficiency study04/30/2007Received from Senate
SF0356Window screens required in certain residential dwellings to comply with safety standards, and win...04/24/2007Author added Dibble
SF0900Long-Term Resident Access to Pharmaceuticals Act established.04/24/2007Received from Senate
SF2235Health care services provisions modifications; lead risk assessment services coverage; covered se...04/16/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1963Health care cost containment provisions modifications; medical expenditure review committee; heal...04/11/2007Author added Saltzman
SF0857Health care premium rate restrictions and expenditure limits established.03/29/2007Received from Senate
SF2102Eviction record expungement03/23/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2121Minneapolis East Phillips cultural and community center improvements bond issue and appropriation03/23/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2063Arsenic health risk level standard development03/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2004Care coordination system for children with high cost medical conditions03/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0714Controlled substances prescription electronic reporting program03/19/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1728Landlord campaign material posting limits prohibition03/19/2007Author added Erickson Ropes
SF1961Care coordination system for children with high cost medical conditions03/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1962Waseca county nursing facility serving ventilator dependent persons medical assistance operating ...03/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1964Cancer surveillance system patient interview for environmental toxicity03/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1025Mental health provisions modification; children's mental health grants03/15/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF0196Reverse mortgage incentive program03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1179Drug free and prostitution free zones expansion; Minneapolis and St. Paul drug free and prostitut...03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1461Child care assistance absent days modifications03/12/2007Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance
SF1710Oral health care access (Bright Smiles) pilot project03/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1725Alcohol health impact fund creation and fee imposition; controlled substances violations provisio...03/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1726Personal care assistant service plan renewal deadline and study requirement03/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1727Medical assistance funds transfer to counties for community alternatives for disabled individuals...03/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0989Public school admission for students over 2103/07/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF0612Hennepin county intermediate care facilities licensure03/05/2007Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance
SF1239Children's hospital payment rates increase03/05/2007Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance
SF1240Children's hospital inpatient and outpatient actual costs payment rates requirement03/05/2007Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance
SF1241Children's hospital payment rates reductions prohibition and base costs increase03/05/2007Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance
SF1463AIDS prevention grants for African born residents03/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0515Mental health certified peer specialist program02/28/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1317Environmental justice mapping project federal funding02/28/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0261Nursing home exception proposal criteria addition and reimbursement and funding adjustments02/26/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF0843ICF/MR, community service providers and nursing facilities rate increases02/26/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF0002Health care access provisions and modifications; universal health care coverage; electronic healt...02/22/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF0559Family stabilization services program establishment02/22/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF0461Food support benefit requirements modification02/19/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF0847Financial institutions check cashing service charge imposition prohibition02/19/2007Author added Rosen
SF0841Nursing home surcharge repeal; lodging gross receipts tax imposition02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0842General assistance medical care program inpatient hospital services payment fee for service basis02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0755Hospital acquired infections prevention measures performance reporting requirement02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0764Glucose test strip insurance coverage without prescription02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0765Lindane use for lice and scabies treatment prohibition02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0766Predatory lending practices regulation02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0767MinnesotaCare four month uninsured requirement for children elimination02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0772Birth defects information system appropriation02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0673Hennepin and Ramsey counties supplemental group residential housing rate02/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0583Essential community provider designation modification02/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0587Crime of graffiti petty misdemeanor charge02/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0154MFIP and child care provisions modification02/01/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF0204Constitutional amendment for right to affordable health care01/29/2007Authors added Clark; Torres Ray; Wiger
SF0250Chemical dependency treatment funds allocation county match requirement reduction01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0082Hennepin county new chance program grant appropriation01/17/2007Author added Olson, M.
SF0059Minnesota family investment program subsidized housing penalty repeal01/11/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0080Smoking near entrances to public places and health care facilities and clinics prohibition01/11/2007Introduction and first reading


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SF3132Medical debt information regulated.05/08/2009Governor's action Veto 05/08/08
HF3346Mortgage foreclosure prevention assistance increase05/18/2008Conference committee report
SF3322State health care programs county based purchasing requirements and management provisions modific...05/18/2008Returned from House
SF3166Child welfare and licensing provisions modifications; Interstate Compact for the Placement of Chi...05/16/2008Governor's action Veto
SF3193Adoption record and original birth certificate governing provisions modified.05/16/2008Governor's action Veto
HF3372Health care cost containment uniform billing forms and electronic claim filing provisions modific...05/15/2008Secretary of State Ch. 305 05/13/08
HF2996Omnibus judiciary and public safety policy provisions modifications05/13/2008Secretary of State Ch. 299 05/12/08
SF3263Hospital records permitted to be transferred to electronic image, and provisions for advance dire...04/30/2008Governor's action Approval 04/24/08
SF2825Patient's bill of rights doula support and nonpharmacological pain relief information modification04/28/2008Calendar: Third reading Passed
SF1018Physical therapists licensing provisions modifications04/21/2008Governor's action Approval 04/17/08
SF3843Drug manufacturers and distributors gift ban to physicians and formulary committee members and pa...04/21/2008Introduction and first reading
SR0161A senate resolution honoring the life of Allen Koering03/27/2008Introduction
SF3245Health care cost containment uniform billing forms and electronic claim filing provisions modific...03/19/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF2790Miscellaneous corrections provisions modification03/17/2008Gen Ord: Stricken and re-referred to Finance
SF1362Mental health services insurance requirement03/13/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Health, Housing and Family Security
SF3643Minneapolis neighborhood revitalization program tax increment financing district duration modific...03/13/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Taxes
SF3721HIV transmission awareness and education program03/13/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2849Child care assistance basic sliding fee waiting list appropriation03/11/2008Author added Pogemiller
SF2850Child care absent day requirements effective date modification03/11/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF2851Child care assistance provider reimbursement rate increase and appropriation03/11/2008Author added Pogemiller
SF3005Meningococcal and human papillomavirus diseases information through schools requirement03/11/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF3145Foster care benefits to age 21 extension03/11/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF3146Foster care children medical assistance eligibility to age 2103/11/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF3568Child support enforcement appropriation increase03/10/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3507Clinical pain and palliative care services for children expansion03/06/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3511Licensed professional clinical counselors provisions modification03/06/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3525Dakota and Ojibwe language immersion programs task force03/06/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3526Nutrition as required academic standard; health, nutrition and physical education advisory counci...03/06/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2895Advanced dental hygiene practitioner level of practice establishment03/05/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF2372Health plan and medical assistance coverage for neuropsychological testing for children03/04/2008Withdrawn and re-referred to Health, Housing and Family Security
SF3388Acupuncture services equal access requirement03/03/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3283Assisted living administrators licensing requirements and appropriation02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3073Mortgage foreclosure prevention assistance increase02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3113Community action agencies auto repair and purchase grants appropriation02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2960MinnesotaCare correctional facility detainees eligibility prohibition02/21/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2853Homeless outreach grants appropriation02/20/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2758Juneteenth state holiday designation02/18/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2635Kinship navigator program for grandparents and relatives raising related children grant appropria...02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2700Gillette children's specialty healthcare renovation appropriation02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF1721Kinship support program for grandparents and relatives caring for related children02/12/2008Chief auth stricken, shown as co-auth Olson, M
SF2493Early childhood learning and child protection facilities grants modification, bond issue and appr...02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
HF0464School employee statewide health insurance plan established, and money appropriated.05/21/2007Conference committee report, delete everything
SF0184Registered nurses authorized to dispense oral contraceptives in family planning clinics; governme...05/21/2007H adopted SCC report and repassed bill
SF0345Medical use of marijuana05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Ways and Means
SF1398Patient visitation by health care agents provided; visitation rights and the right to designate a...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Health and Human Services
SF0802Mortuary science provisions modification05/19/2007H adopted SCC report and repassed bill
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
SF0358Adoption information assistance provided to genetic siblings.05/09/2007Governor's action Approval 05/08/07
SF1266Hospital emergency rooms emergency treatment and information to sexual assault victims requirements05/08/2007Governor's action Approval 05/04/07
SF1105Health risk limits and reporting required for certain perfluorochemicals.05/04/2007Governor's action Approval 05/03/07
SF1397Armed services members uranium exposure screening test04/25/2007Author added Torres Ray
SF1336Mental health professionals service to inmates04/23/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
SF0044Medical practice licensing provisions modification for foreign and domestic medical school gradua...04/18/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
SF2114Patient Safety and Drug Review Transparency Act04/17/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF0504Amino based acid elemental formulas health insurance coverage requirement04/16/2007General Orders: Re-referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection
SF1197Doula registry and medical assistance coverage for childbirth doula services04/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF2165Workers compensation temporary total disability benefits, retraining and medical services relativ...03/27/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0485Health plan purchasing pool and study group creation03/24/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF0015Children's Health Security Act03/22/2007Author added Olson, M.
SF0462Resolution for state children's health insurance program reauthorization03/21/2007Committee report: To pass as amended
SF1072Prenatal drug exposure study03/19/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1074Environmental health tracking and biomonitoring program03/19/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1957Neighborhood revitalization program expiration date extension03/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1990Minnesota family investment program advisory task force03/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0148Mental health provisions modifications03/15/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1709Health care provider grant and reimbursement modification; MinnesotaCare grant and enrollment pro...03/15/2007Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance
SF1054Medical assistance self directed personal supports option; youth with disabilities programs human...03/14/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1830Medical laboratory science professionals licensure requirements and board of medical laboratory s...03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0312MFIP transitional standard increase03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF0473Independent living skills access and transition provisions; centers for independent living regula...03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF0490Crow Wing county group residential housing provider supplementary payment rate and bed moratorium...03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1055Children with developmental disabilities services costs parental contribution requirements modifi...03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1095Universal Newborn and Infant Hearing Screening Act03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1720Kinship navigator program for grandparents and relatives raising related children grant appropria...03/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1731Methamphetamine treatment programs appropriation03/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0536Child care background studies and licensing inspections fee reductions; family and group family c...03/08/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF0329State employees compensation for partial government shutdown03/07/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF0434Home visiting program modifications and appropriation03/07/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1307Crime victims services for sexual violence victims appropriations03/07/2007Author added Ingebrigtsen
SF1334Minority enterprise retention appropriation03/07/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF1559Nursing facilities rate increase for costs of code compliance03/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1570Foster care transition income earnings exclusion03/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0686Family, friend and neighbor (FFN) grant program03/05/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF0754Minnesota family investment program and basic sliding fee child care programs consolidation; chil...03/05/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1500High risk adults demonstration project and appropriation03/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0635Medical assistance inpatient hospital payment reductions elimination03/01/2007Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance
SF1324Healthy Families, Healthy Workplaces Act02/28/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0679Long term care provider rate increases; nursing facility case mix indices; MinnesotaCare program ...02/26/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF1245Native American child maltreatment reporting modification02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1287Compulsive gambling appropriation02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0532Chemical use assessments requirements expansion02/21/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF0675Fourth judicial district abandonment of nonfelony bail and disposition of forfeited sums02/21/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1056Human services MR/RC waiver, family support grant program and semi-independent living services ap...02/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1108Indian children child placement provisions modifications02/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0946Medical assistance program children's therapeutic services and supports rate increase02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0964Fetal alcohol syndrome programs funding appropriation02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0993Target Center outstanding bonds payment bond issue and appropriation02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0836Excise tax on paint02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0852Health insurance affordable conversion health coverage as bridge to medicare02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0858Mental health professional graduate education loan forgiveness program and culturally competent m...02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0862Foster parents mental health training requirement02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0864Child support county enforcement programs deficit appropriation02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0903Mental health provisions modifications02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0763Minnesota family investment program and child care provisions modification; foreign operating cor...02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0779Chemical dependency treatment services expansion02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0678HIV information and referral service appropriation02/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0601MinnesotaCare coverage requirement modification for children02/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0619Offender reentry pilot project grant appropriation and report requirement02/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0502Medical assistance long term hospital payment rates increase02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0347Adoption birth records access modifications01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0373Ombudsman for corrections office reestablishment01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0277Youth intervention program grants appropriation01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0214Suicide prevention grants funding restoration01/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0147Support groups privileged communication01/18/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0099Children of incarcerated parents mentoring grant appropriation01/16/2007Introduction and first reading