Joe Gimse
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100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.State Office Building, Room 105St. Paul, MN 55155-1206651.296.3826

sen.joe.gimse@senate.mn


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CommitteesBack to Top Agriculture and Veterans Business, Industry and Jobs Finance - Agriculture and Veterans Budget and Policy Division Finance - Transportation Budget and Policy Division State and Local Government Operations and Oversight TransportationBills 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: 2006Term: 1stSpecial Legislative ConcernsBack to TopTransportation, education, health care, economic development.Biographical DetailsBack to TopHome:WillmarHome Address:405 11th Ave SE 56201Home Phone:320.235.7371Business

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SF3890Shoreland management rule amendment05/17/2008Introduction and first reading
SR0230A senate resolution congratulating Aaron Schueller for receiving the Eagle award05/17/2008Introduction
SR0218A senate resolution Dana Thompson of Willmar, Minnesota for receiving the Girl Scout Gold award05/13/2008Introduction
SR0201A senate resolution congratulating Jessica Torkelson of Willmar, Minnesota for receiving the Girl...05/08/2008Introduction
SR0202A senate resolution congratulating Ashley Wyffels of Willmar, Minnesota for receiving the Girl Sc...05/08/2008Introduction
SR0198A senate resolution congratulating Matthew Peters for receiving the Eagle award05/07/2008Introduction
HF3498Firefighter Training and Education Board member compensation authorized.05/05/2008Referred to Judiciary
SF3851Prevailing wage provisions modification04/24/2008Introduction and first reading
SR0163A senate resolution congratulating the Albany high school girls basketball team on winning the 20...03/31/2008Introduction
SR0164A senate resolution congratulating Martin Cameron Nelson for receiving the Eagle award03/31/2008Introduction
SF3802Employer violation of federal immigration law penalties; crime of aggravated forgery documents in...03/27/2008Introduction and first reading
HF3000Statewide public safety radio system financing technical correction provided.03/10/2008Received from House
SF3339Nonresident spear fishing from dark house authorization03/10/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF3569Melrose regional adult and wellness center grant bond issue and appropriation03/10/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3577Illegal immigration reporting requirements03/10/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3482Firefighter training and education board members compensation authorization03/05/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3431Statewide public safety radio system financing technical correction03/04/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3173Noncitizen inmates immigration and customs enforcement notification requirement02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3278Human services department finger imaging system for public assistance programs recipients02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2618Illegal immigration status requirements and federal immigration law compliance requirements for s...02/20/2008Author stricken Sparks
SF2855Willmar Rice memorial hospital employees privatized PERA benefits02/20/2008Introduction and first reading
SC0009A senate concurrent resolution relating to the establishment of a committee on immigration matter...02/18/2008Introduction
SF2744Coffee shop status clarification for specific service sign eligibility02/18/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2745Kandiyohi county veterans nursing home services facility bond issue and appropriation02/18/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2792Independent school district #347, Willmar; no minimum acreage requirement02/18/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2793St. Martin wastewater system renovation and expansion bond issue and appropriation02/18/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2794New Munich wastewater treatment plant expansion bond issue and appropriation02/18/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2373Crime of aggravated forgery clarification for federal employment eligibility verification documents02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2374Paynesville Washburne avenue capital improvements grant bond issue and appropriation02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2334Sauk Centre veterans facility bond issue and appropriation05/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2301Kandiyohi county veterans facility bond issue and appropriation05/15/2007Introduction and first reading
HF0539Trunk Highway Route No. 145 technical correction provided, and Legislative Route No. 262 removed.04/30/2007Secretary of State Ch. 23 04/26/07
HF0878Board of Animal Health consultants expanded to include the commissioner of agriculture.04/23/2007Secretary of State Ch. 19 04/20/07
SF1564Eurasian water milfoil control pilot project03/30/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1919Spicer historic military airplane enclosure and visitor center construction grant bond issue and ...03/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1722Abortion state health programs funding limitation03/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1730Sales tax exemption for capital equipment modification03/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1209Sales tax exemption for Willmar wastewater treatment facility construction materials, supplies an...02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1263Agriculture commissioner additional animal health board consultant02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0600Legislative routes #145 and #262 provisions modification02/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0175Motor vehicle sales tax proceeds revenues deposit requirements modification01/22/2007Introduction and first reading


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SF2786Restricted plumber licenses effective dates modified.05/13/2008Governor's action Approval 05/08/08
SF3372Long-term disability parking city permit program minimum requirements established.05/07/2008Governor's action Approval 05/04/08
SF3850Enhanced drivers license and enhanced identification card establishment04/30/2008Author added Bakk
SF3856Litchfield and Willmar wastewater treatment facility loans04/30/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3622Uniform Municipal Contracting Law; Contract threshold subjective amount requirements changed.04/21/2008Governor's action Approval 04/17/08
SF3844Postsecondary institutions firearms possession restrictive policy discretion rescission04/21/2008Introduction and first reading
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
SF3765Absentee voting provisions modifications03/17/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3648Outdoor heritage fund and sportsmans stakeholders council creation03/11/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3659Taxable market value increase for certain older persons prohibition03/11/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3586BCA background check data classification03/10/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3587Firearm discharge reporting requirement modification03/10/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3588Mini truck regulation and registration requirements03/10/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3591Property tax classification rate reduction for seasonal restaurant property03/10/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3547DWI motor vehicle forfeiture family or household member definition modification03/06/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3080Motor vehicle license plate temporary permit display provision modification03/03/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF3395Drivers licenses from other states acceptance requirements modification03/03/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3040Litchfield and Willmar additional wastewater treatment loan amounts02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3041Small community wastewater treatment program appropriation02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3059State land sales funding dedication for transportation projects and appropriation02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3103Greater Minnesota business development microloans and small business revolving loans grants appro...02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3108Greater Minnesota redevelopment accounts bond issue and appropriation02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2877Raccoon night time hunting hours modification02/20/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2785Hunters, Anglers and Trappers Bill of Rights; constitutional amendments for portion of sales tax ...02/18/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2681Immigration law enforcement noncooperation ordinances and policies prohibition; immigration relat...02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF0123Preelection contributions to political funds, committees, and party units reporting required; pre...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Governmental Operations, Reform, Techn...
SF0753Election judges not affiliated with a major political party appointment authorized.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Governmental Operations, Reform, Techn...
SF0886Global marketplace; a resolution memorializing the President and Congress to promote the United S...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Higher Education and Work Force Develo...
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...
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
SF1310Elections procedures, requirements, and duties modified.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Governmental Operations, Reform, Techn...
SF1405Livestock compensation provisions modified.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veter...
SF1558Campaign finance contribution limits provided for judicial candidates.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Governmental Operations, Reform, Techn...
SF1370Amusement rides regulation provisions modified.05/16/2007Returned from House
SF2030Surplus property rulemaking authority provided.05/16/2007Governor's action Approval 05/14/07
SF1807Hennepin County conflicts of interest regulated for certain Hennepin Healthcare System personnel.05/04/2007Governor's action Approval 05/03/07
SF2188Sales tax rebate03/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2160Constitutional amendment to recognize marriage as union between one man and one woman03/27/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0144Winona County ownership of electric power generation facilities and related powers authorized.03/24/2007Received from Senate
SF2107Sales tax exemption for local governments water and waste water facilities construction materials...03/24/2007Author added Gimse
SF2050Sales tax exemption for political subdivisions roads, bridges and airports construction materials03/22/2007Author added Clark
SF1742West central multicounty regional chemical dependency treatment facility and correctional center ...03/19/2007Author added Ingebrigtsen
SF0255Veteran-owned small businesses designated as targeted group of businesses for purposes of awardin...03/05/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
SF0483Ten percent requirement eliminated for major political party nomination.03/01/2007Received from Senate
SF0342Economic development abatement authority extension02/28/2007Chief author stricken Ingebrigtsen
SF1234Constitutional amendment for abortion services state funds use restriction02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1235Constitutional amendment for no constitutional right to abortion02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0972Angling lines and hooks use increase02/21/2007Author stricken Ingebrigtsen
SF1078Special gold star family motor vehicle license plates for family members of military service pers...02/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1124Special license plates provisions modifications02/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1008Cities and counties traffic regulations violators administrative penalties imposition authority02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0150Small game and sporting lifetime licenses trapping addition02/15/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF0703Farm enhancement loan program02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0704Beginning farmer program income tax credits02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0667MinnesotaCare hospitals and health care providers gross earnings tax contingent reduction02/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0670Highways, local roads and bridges appropriations02/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0290Constitutional amendment for dedication of sales and use taxes to provide angler and hunter acces...02/07/2007Author added Vandeveer
SF0309Lawful gambling tax rate reductions02/05/2007Author added Larson
SF0501Public safety radio communications system portable radios and related equipment grants02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0541Transportation and public safety appropriations02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0341MinnesotaCare hospitals and health care providers gross earnings tax repeal01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0362Agriculture drain filters or sedimentation vaults requirement; agriculture best management practi...01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0229Constitutional amendment for sales tax dedication to natural resources purposes; heritage enhance...01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0231University of Minnesota athletic director early contract buyout state funds use prohibition01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SR0024A senate resolution relating to the rate of reimbursement for members expenses01/18/2007Introduction
SF0040Income, franchise and property tax refunds federal conforming provisions01/11/2007Introduction and first reading