Chris Gerlach
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100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.State Office Building, Room 129St. Paul, MN 55155-1206651.296.4120

sen.chris.gerlach@senate.mn


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Biography
CommitteesBack to Top State and Local Government Operations and Oversight, Ranking Minority Member Business, Industry and Jobs Capital Investment Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance - E-12 Education Budget DivisionBills 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 1998, re-elected 2000, 2002special election ; to the Senate 2004, re-elected 2006Term: 2ndSpecial Legislative ConcernsBack to TopTax relief, less government spending, education reform and public safety.Biographical DetailsBack to TopHome:Apple

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SF3825June accelerated sales and excise tax payments reduction04/07/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3826Parenting time orders interference additional civil penalties imposition04/07/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3765Absentee voting provisions modifications03/17/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3766School districts pupil units and extended time revenue formula provisions modifications03/17/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3659Taxable market value increase for certain older persons prohibition03/11/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3670Medical practice board members removal criteria modification03/11/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3620Nurse licensure compact03/10/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2552Voter registration application forms on hand use authorization02/28/2008Committee report: To pass as amended
SF2684School day minimum length establishment02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2340Cedar avenue bus rapid transit bond issue and appropriation05/20/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2030Surplus property rulemaking authority provided.05/16/2007Governor's action Approval 05/14/07
SF0372Ticket scalping prohibition repealed.05/09/2007Governor's action Approval 05/07/07
SF2188Sales tax rebate03/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2090Document imaging work by persons with developmental disabilities appropriation03/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1734Sales tax exemption for charitable gambling equipment; charitable gambling taxes repeal03/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1684Teachers retirement association contribution rate modification; service credit grants for uniform...03/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1543Elections personal vouches for proof of residence reduction; election judges and partisan challen...03/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1615Medical practice board adverse actions in district court requirements; board member removal modif...03/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0598Higher education tuition increases limitation02/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0232Undergraduate stable tuition guarantee01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0234Capital equipment sales tax imposition and refund elimination01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0240Sales tax rate reduction01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0193State agency fees moratorium01/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0194Sales tax exemption expansion for sales to local government units01/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SR0014A senate resolution congratulating Robert William Preston of Burnsville, Minnesota for receiving ...01/04/2007Introduction


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SF2605Metropolitan Council members staggered terms provided.05/18/2008Governor's action Veto
SF3887Constitutional amendment for increased terms of office for representatives and senators05/17/2008Introduction and first reading
HF3494State government administration and operation policy provisions modified.05/15/2008Author added McFarlane
SF3098Lawful gambling licensing and other regulatory provisions modified, expenditure restriction chang...05/07/2008Governor's action Approval 05/01/08
SF3746Metropolitan airports commission covenants enforcement05/01/2008Author added Gerlach
SF3851Prevailing wage provisions modification04/24/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3756Brevet rank promotion eligibility provision changed.04/23/2008House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
SF2402Board of Accountancy governing provisions modified.04/21/2008Governor's action Approval 04/17/08
SF3070Custodial trust account use of debit or credit cards authorized to withdraw funds.04/21/2008Governor's action Approval 04/17/08
HF3089Temporary permit use allowed while awaiting delivery of license plates.04/01/2008Received from House
SF3809Game and fish license applications voter registration form inclusion requirement03/31/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3802Employer violation of federal immigration law penalties; crime of aggravated forgery documents in...03/27/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3771Constitutional amendment for freedom of choice in health care03/17/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3642On-sale intoxicating liquor license holders temporary later closing time for republican national ...03/11/2008Introduction and first reading
SF1945Charter school students extracurricular activities participation03/10/2008Author stricken Neuville
SF3116Vexatious insurance claims practices penalties and attorney fees03/10/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Judiciary
SF3577Illegal immigration reporting requirements03/10/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3619Saline amniocentesis abortion procedure prohibition03/10/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3624Debt service limit for state financed capital investments03/10/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2428Meetings and events authorized after 6:00 p.m. on March 4, 2008.03/04/2008Governor's action Approval 02/28/08
SF3080Motor vehicle license plate temporary permit display provision modification03/03/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF3171Lawful gambling provisions modifications02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3173Noncitizen inmates immigration and customs enforcement notification requirement02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3063Viatical (life insurance) settlement model act of the national association of insurance commissio...02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2616Election charitable contributions expenditure limit modification02/20/2008Author added Rest
SF0758Lobbyist activities related to a ballot question exempted from campaign finance reporting require...02/18/2008Committee report, to pass
SF2553Election review procedure modification02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2570Vermillion highlands wildlife management area expansion bond sale and appropriation02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2373Crime of aggravated forgery clarification for federal employment eligibility verification documents02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF0226Elections; access to multiple unit residences for certain campaign and election purposes authorized.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Governmental Operations, Reform, Techn...
SF0893Precinct caucuses moved from the first Tuesday in March to the second Tuesday in February.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Governmental Operations, Reform, Techn...
SF1966Lawful gambling expenditure restrictions modified, game requirements and prize amounts clarified,...05/21/2007Returned from House with amendment
SF2339Dakota county trunk highway #52 and county road #42 interchange reconstruction bond issue and app...05/20/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2341St. Paul and Dakota county Robert street corridor transitway bond issue and appropriation05/20/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1581Life insurance continuation coverage regulated, mortality tables authorized to calculate reserves...05/17/2007Returned from House with amendment
SF2307Minnesota zoological garden bond issue and appropriation05/17/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1311Municipal preventive health services programs authorized.05/14/2007Governor's action Approval 05/10/07
SF1920Financial institutions debt, charges, expenses, electronic terminals, and investments regulated.05/08/2007Secretary of State Ch. 44 05/04/07
SF2158Constitutional amendment to recognize marriage as union between one man and one woman03/27/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2118Constitutional amendment for right to keep, bear and use arms03/23/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1547Residential mortgage originator and servicer licensing requirements modifications; predatory lend...03/22/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Judiciary
SF1492School boards parent and family involvement policy development and implementation requirement03/21/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1828Schools gifted and talented students increased revenue and identification requirement03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1834School districts general education basic revenue formula allowance uniform increase and revenue a...03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1835School districts general education basic revenue formula allowance uniform increase and revenue a...03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1722Abortion state health programs funding limitation03/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1631Lawful gambling tax rates temporary reductions03/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1491Nuclear powered electric generating plants certificate of need issuance ban repeal03/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1404Aggregate host fee imposition03/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1381Commission serving deaf and hard of hearing people appropriation02/28/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0246Senate living and other expenses determination by resolution02/26/2007Author stricken Gimse
SF1259Students general education access grants02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1138Motor vehicle sales tax proceeds revenues deposit requirements modification02/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1059English as official state language02/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0999Burnsville tax increment financing district02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1006Finance department state grants management02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0751Bloomington Cedar avenue bridge removal and replacement grant bond issue and appropriation02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0595Constitutional amendment for bipartisan legislative redistricting commission02/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0529Legislative sessions prohibition in even numbered years02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0550Administration department state grants management02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0482Metropolitan airports commission membership expansion02/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0341MinnesotaCare hospitals and health care providers gross earnings tax repeal01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0368School districts general education basic revenue equity, transition and referendum equalization l...01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0231University of Minnesota athletic director early contract buyout state funds use prohibition01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0187Motor vehicle sales tax proceeds revenues deposit requirements modification01/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0040Income, franchise and property tax refunds federal conforming provisions01/11/2007Introduction and first reading