Richard J. Cohen
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75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.Capitol Building, Room 121St. Paul, MN 55155-1606651.296.5931



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CommitteesBack to Top Finance, Chair Capital Investment Finance - Economic Development Budget Division Finance - Higher Education Budget and Policy Division Finance - Judiciary Budget Division Higher Education 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 1976, re-elected 1982, 1984; to the Senate 1986, re-elected 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2002, 2006Term: 7thSpecial Legislative ConcernsBack to TopFinance, courts and justice, economic development.Biographical DetailsBack to TopHome:St.

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF1812State government operations funding provided and money appropriated.05/29/2008Governor approval line item veto, lines 56.15 to 56.22
SF3363Budget recommendations development specified and provisions modified.05/18/2008H adopted SCC report and repassed bill
SR0231A senate resolution honoring the memory of reporter Jack Coffman05/17/2008Introduction
SF0100Stem cell research state policy established authorizing the University of Minnesota to spend stat...05/16/2008Senate concurred and repassed bill
HF4023Health, human services, and education forecast adjustments made, and money appropriated.04/14/2008Received from House
SF3813Omnibus supplemental appropriations and appropriation reductions04/07/2008HF substituted by motion [HF1812]
SF3816Income tax credit for film production and sales tax exemption for motion picture productions04/02/2008Introduction and first reading
HF3055State agencies deficiency funding provided, and money appropriated.03/18/2008Secretary of State Ch. 155 03/14/08
SF3307State budget information legislative access improvements03/17/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF3719Health, human services and education appropriations forecast adjustments03/13/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3191American Red Cross special motor vehicle license plates03/05/2008Author added Sheran
SF2766Deficiency funding for state agencies appropriation03/04/2008HF substituted on General Orders HF3055
SF3094University of Minnesota biomedical sciences research facilities project funding program02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3128State budget revenue forecast inflation inclusion02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2531Publicly owned housing bond sale and appropriation02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2709St. Paul convention center bond issue and appropriation02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2503Income tax subtraction for foreign service members02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2504Orchestra Hall and Peavey Plaza grant bond issue and appropriation02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2276Industries tax incentives effectiveness study; film production tax credit05/09/2007Committee report: To pass as amended
SF0846State agencies deficiency funding provided, and money appropriated.05/04/2007Governor's action Approval 05/02/07
SF0442Housing Solutions Act; deed tax increase04/26/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Taxes
SF0265Minnesota biomedical sciences research facilities authority04/11/2007Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance
SF2190Omnibus onetime appropriations04/02/2007Received from Senate
SF2179State budget reserve and general fund forecasts provisions modification03/28/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1969State budget trends study commission03/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1786Minnesota film and TV board appropriation; Explore Minnesota tourism prior appropriation availabi...03/14/2007Author added Prettner Solon
SF1716Income tax credit for film production03/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1341St. Paul Ordway center renovation grant bond issue and appropriation02/28/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0009Constitutional amendment for equal rights for men and women02/15/2007Author added Erickson Ropes
SF0845Constitutional amendment for sales tax increase and dedication to special fund02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0933University of Minnesota libraries, institute for advanced study and technologies appropriations02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0011State budget generally accepted governmental accounting principles compliance; state agencies app...02/12/2007Gen Ord: Stricken and re-referred to Finance
SF0607Motor vehicle manufacturing plant maintenance requirement02/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SR0033A senate resolution honoring Mount Zion temple on the occasion of its 150th anniversary02/07/2007Introduction
SF0557St. Paul RiverCentre loan forgiveness appropriation02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0558St. Paul RiverCentre loan forgiveness bond issue and appropriation02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0581MnSCU inflation appropriation02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0025Commissioner of finance required to adjust for projected inflation in forecasting state expenditu...01/29/2007Received from Senate
SF0370Property tax limited market value provision extension01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0266PERA prior service credit purchase for independent school district #625, St. Paul school board me...01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0301Public defense board transcript payment appropriation01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0037Constitutional amendment for sales tax dedication to natural and cultural resources purposes; art...01/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0010Legislature size reduction01/04/2007Introduction and first reading


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF2877Disarming a peace officer crime established.05/15/2008Secretary of State Ch. 304 05/13/08
HF3494Omnibus state government administration and operations provisions modifications05/15/2008Author added McFarlane
HF2553Alternative compensation and settlement process provided for survivors of the I-35W catastrophe, ...05/13/2008Secretary of State Ch. 288 05/08/08
SR0197A senate resolution honoring the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the state of Israel05/07/2008Introduction
SF2647Crime of disarming a peace officer05/01/2008HF substituted on General Orders HF2877
SF3190State government administration and operations policy provisions modifications05/01/2008HF substituted by motion HF3494
HF2904Natural disaster assistance procedures established for state agencies.04/30/2008Secretary of State Ch. 247 04/28/08
SF3840Municipal vacant buildings delinquent registration fees as special assessment collection authority04/17/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3842Cities convention and events centers study04/17/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2607Natural disaster recovery state assistance framework and procedures04/16/2008HF substituted on General Orders HF2904
HF0117Courts personal jurisdiction authority exception elimination04/14/2008Secretary of State Ch. 185 04/10/08
HF2898Claim denials under aviation liability coverage regulated.04/14/2008Secretary of State Ch. 182 04/10/08
SR0185A senate resolution honoring Rabbi Stacy Offner04/10/2008Introduction
SF3773St. Paul tax increment financing district duration extension03/17/2008Introduction and first reading
SF0181Courts personal jurisdiction authority exception elimination03/10/2008Chief auth stricken, shown as co-auth Larson
SF3598St. Paul teachers retirement fund association rule of 90 extension to post-1989 hires03/10/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3599Duluth teachers retirement fund association rule of 90 extension to post-1989 hires03/10/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3490Power of you postsecondary education program establishment and appropriation03/05/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2491Aviation liability insurance claims denial conditions regulation03/03/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Judiciary
SF3162Northstar and Central corridors rail projects sales tax exemption provisions modification02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3186Public facilities authority wastewater infrastructure funding and credit enhanced bond program an...02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3188PERA prior service credit purchase for St. Paul employee02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3221Minnesota film and TV board grant appropriation02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3287Long term homeless supportive services appropriation02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2824I-35W bridge collapse alternative compensation and settlement process; state tort claims damage c...02/25/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
HF2285Natural resource and cultural heritage dedicated funding provided through increased sales tax rev...02/20/2008Secretary of State Ch. 151 02/19/08
SF2560Lower Afton road trail bond issue and appropriation02/18/2008Author added Wiger
SF2746University of Minnesota asset preservation bond issue and appropriation02/18/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2561Battle Creek winter recreation area snowmaking system bond issue and appropriation02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2621Metropolitan council recreational open space lands acquisition and improvements bond issue and ap...02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2705St. Paul RiverCentre loan repayment forgiveness02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2448Tamarack nature center bond issue and appropriation02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
HF1048Employee Relations Department abolished and duties transferred, and employee protections provided.05/21/2007Gen Ord: Stricken and re-referred to Rules and Administration
SF0653Resident tuition regulated.05/21/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
SF0887Employee relations department abolishment05/21/2007Chief auth stricken, shown as co-auth Rest
SF2351Minnesota Health Care Act05/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0006Dallas Sams Outdoor and Cultural Legacy Act; Lessard heritage enhancement, great outdoors and cul...05/20/2007HF substituted by motion [HF2285]
SF2344Housing finance agency (HFA) public housing rehabilitation bond issue and appropriation05/20/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1075State Board of Investment required to divest from certain investments related to Sudan.05/19/2007Returned from House
SF0608Aircraft insurance minimum liability limits increased.05/17/2007Governor's action Approval 05/17/07
SF1186Minnesota public facilities authority act housekeeping modifications; pollution control agency pr...05/16/2007Returned from House
SF2298St. Paul national great river park and Bruce Vento nature sanctuary bond issue and appropriation05/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2299St. Paul Como zoo bond issue and appropriation05/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1989Omnibus higher education funding bill.05/10/2007Governor's action Veto Ch. 65 05/09/07
HF0886Omnibus bonding bill providing capital improvements funding, issuing bonds, canceling and modifyi...05/08/2007Motion to take from table
SF2278Port development assistance program bond issue and appropriation05/03/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2157Omnibus capital investments bonding and appropriations03/28/2007Special Order: Amended
SF1053Ramsey county corrections provision modifications03/24/2007Received from Senate
SF0155Cities and counties traffic regulations violators administrative penalties imposition limit03/22/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Judiciary
SF1095Universal Newborn and Infant Hearing Screening Act03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1369Domestic partner health insurance eligibility03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF0578Statewide science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) initiative appropriation03/08/2007Author added Erickson Ropes
HF0087St. Paul Asian Pacific cultural center prior appropriation modification03/07/2007Secretary of State Ch. 4 03/05/07
SF0329State employees compensation for partial government shutdown03/07/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF1334Minority enterprise retention appropriation03/07/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF0969Trafficking victims legal advocacy grant03/05/2007Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance
SF1500High risk adults demonstration project and appropriation03/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1529Upper Sioux community water system improvement appropriation03/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1444Resolution for implementation of the world summit outcome of the United Nations general assembly03/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1249Health plan companies sign and LEP language interpreter services coverage requirement; medical as...02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1272WomenVenture appropriation02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1125Child advocacy centers grants appropriation02/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1182St. Paul neighborhood circulators grant appropriation02/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1183St. Paul park and recreation staff and library staff professional development opportunities and p...02/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1187St. Paul youth services availability website and appropriation02/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0573Lifetrack Resources immigrant/refugee collaborative employment programs appropriation02/21/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF0582University Enterprise Laboratories, Inc. bioscience development activities appropriation02/21/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF0970Motor vehicle sales tax proceeds revenues deposit requirements modification; transit fund creatio...02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1010Augsburg college chemically dependent students academic program grant appropriation02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1047Noncommercial television grants appropriation02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0786Higher education student grant program modifications02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0876Virginia B'nai Abraham Synagogue historical preservation appropriation02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0737Bioscience business development program appropriations02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0678HIV information and referral service appropriation02/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0693Duluth children's museum appropriation02/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0488Constitutional amendment for sales tax increase and dedication to special fund02/05/2007Author added Cohen
SF0390St. Paul on-sale intoxicating liquor license02/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0320Port development assistance program appropriation01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0343Ramsey county mothers first program appropriation01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0344Ramsey county ACE program appropriation01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0257St. Paul Asian Pacific cultural center prior appropriation modification01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0292St. Cloud state university national hockey center renovation bond issue and appropriation01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SR0028A senate resolution honoring Isis Roper for being named the recipient of the 2006 Milken family f...01/25/2007Introduction
SF0173Higher education asset preservation and replacement appropriation01/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0137Constitutional amendment for sales tax dedication to natural resources, clean water and arts purp...01/18/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0083Minnesota minerals 21st century fund appropriation01/16/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0031Public safety retiree pensions federal tax rules conformance01/08/2007Introduction and first reading