James P. Metzen
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75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.Capitol Building, Room 322St. Paul, MN 55155-1606651.296.4370

sen.jim.metzen@senate.mn


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CommitteesBack to Top Business, Industry and Jobs, Chair Capital Investment Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance Finance - Economic Development Budget Division 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 1974, re-elected 1976, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1984; to the Senate 1986, re-elected 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2002, 2006Term: 7thSpecial Legislative ConcernsBack to TopFinance, employment, education, taxes, economic development.Biographical DetailsBack to TopHome:South St. PaulHome

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SF2668Salvia divinorum addition to schedule IV controlled substance schedule05/15/2008Rule 5: withdrawn, placed on Gen Ord
SF3455Beer kegs purchase and receipt by scrap metal dealers regulated.05/07/2008Governor's action Approval 05/01/08
SR0200A senate resolution congratulating Gregory John Mason of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota for recei...05/07/2008Introduction
SF3847National army museum appropriation04/23/2008Introduction and first reading
HF3138Compensation plan required for employees of the legislative auditor and plan subject to legislati...04/21/2008Secretary of State Ch. 194 04/17/08
SF3834Special child cancer cure motor vehicle license plates04/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3147Blind and disabled persons accessible electronic information service expiration date repeal04/10/2008Governor's action Approval 04/04/08
SF3691Legislative auditor employees compensation plan03/19/2008Committee report: To pass as amended
SF3740Consumer small loans regulation03/13/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3529Income tax credit for capitol restoration03/06/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3530Income tax checkoff for State Capitol restoration03/06/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3541Thermal system insulation board03/06/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3477Metropolitan area sewer inflow and infiltration mitigation grants bond issue and appropriation03/05/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3045Racing commission occupational licenses issuance authority02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3095Dakota county tax-forfeited land conveyance02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2620Public employment labor agreements and compensation plans ratification; zoological board administ...02/20/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF2922HIRED industry sector training initiatives appropriation02/20/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2760Presidential primary establishment02/18/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2699Greater Minnesota business development public infrastructure grants bond issue and appropriation02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2382Cities local government aid (LGA) increase02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2451Construction debris use as cover material prohibition02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2452Inver Hills community college capital improvements bond issue and appropriation02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2453Inver Grove Heights Heritage Village park construction grant bond issue and appropriation02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2454Dakota county restorative justice services appropriation02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2455Cities local government aid (LGA) increase02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2465Inver Grove Heights Heritage Village park construction grant bond issue and appropriation02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2466South St. Paul span arch bridge construction grant bond issue and appropriation02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2467PERA police and fire fund joint and survivor annuity for surviving spouse authorization02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2469PERA individual retirement annuity application revocation and disability benefit application aut...02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2212Social Security offset provisions modified relating to unemployment insurance.05/21/2007Joint rule 3.02(b), Odd Year adjournment, bill returned to Higher Education and Work Force Develo...
SF2350Inver Grove Heights swing bridge renovation and restoration bond issue and appropriation05/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2354Inver Grove Heights veterans memorial community center expansion bond issue and appropriation05/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2341St. Paul and Dakota county Robert street corridor transitway bond issue and appropriation05/20/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2307Minnesota zoological garden bond issue and appropriation05/17/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2308Public ice facilities bond issue and appropriation05/17/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2295Compensation council legislators, judges and constitutional officers salaries establishment05/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SR0083A senate resolution honoring the members of the Minnesota Association of Occupational Health Nurs...04/26/2007Introduction
SF1278State government best value defined, and acquisition and competitive bidding provisions modified.04/18/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
HF0736Emergency medical services award incentive program name change to Cooper/Sams volunteer ambulance...04/10/2007Secretary of State Ch. 11 04/02/07
SF0636Emergency medical services award incentive program name change to Cooper/Sams volunteer ambulance...03/21/2007HF substituted on General Orders HF736
SF0879Packinghouse workers bill of rights03/21/2007Committee report: To pass as amended
SF0975Employment and economic development department provisions modifications03/21/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF1934South St. Paul span arch bridge construction grant bond issue and appropriation03/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1935Mendota liquor, food and beverage tax imposition authorization03/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1996University of Minnesota on-sale intoxicating liquor license issuance03/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0855Medical assistance coverage for psychological consultation03/14/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1803Minnesota conservation corps (MCC) summer youth program for deaf students grant appropriation03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1859Lilydale liquor, food and beverage tax imposition03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1458Bioscience business development and commercialization grants appropriation03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1631Lawful gambling tax rates temporary reductions03/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1572Agent wagering establishment03/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1583Critical areas act of 1973 modifications and appropriation03/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1381Commission serving deaf and hard of hearing people appropriation02/28/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1233Pharmaceutical sales below cost prohibition exception02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0995HIRED industry sector training initiatives appropriation02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SR0042A senate resolution honoring those who have served as president of the Minnesota senate02/19/2007Introduction
SF0775Trunk highway #52 frontage roads bond issue and appropriation02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0213Metropolitan airports commission membership expansion02/07/2007Author added Carlson
SF0391Trunk highway #55 construction project bond issue and appropriation02/07/2007Author added Carlson
SF0609State employees political activities limitations restriction by state prohibition02/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0242Barbers and barbering schools regulation modification01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SR0026A senate resolution honoring Thomas D. Waldhauser on his promotion to the rank of major general01/25/2007Introduction
SF0157Job training program grants appropriation01/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0101Constitutional amendment for legislative days limit removal01/16/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0031Public safety retiree pensions federal tax rules conformance01/08/2007Introduction and first reading


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SF3140Boiler operation licensing procedures changed, and rulemaking authorized.05/19/2008Secretary of State Ch. 309 05/15/08
HF3346Mortgage foreclosure assistance provided, and maximum amount of financial assistance increased.05/18/2008Conference committee report
HF0413Outdoor sport equipment dealers franchise agreements with manufacturers regulated.05/17/2008Special Order: Amended
SF0875Minimum wage increased and indexed, training wage eliminated, and new employee notice required.05/16/2008Governor's action Veto
HF2877Disarming a peace officer crime established.05/15/2008Secretary of State Ch. 304 05/13/08
HF3034Electrical, plumbing, water conditioning, boiler, residential contractor and remodeler and high-p...05/15/2008Returned from Senate with amendment
HF3722Omnibus economic development policy bill.05/13/2008Secretary of State Ch. 300 05/12/08
SF3508Motor vehicle insurance adjustments regulated.05/13/2008Governor's action Approval 05/08/08
SR0205A senate resolution honoring the memory of W.W. "Bill" Thompson of Brainerd05/12/2008Introduction
SF0543Employee Free Choice Act; resolution memorializing Congress to support the Employee Free Choice A...05/08/2008Governor's action Veto 05/08/08
SF3218Workers' Compensation Advisory Council recommendations adopted.05/05/2008Governor's action Approval 04/30/08
SF2647Crime of disarming a peace officer05/01/2008HF substituted on General Orders HF2877
SF2765Auto insurance and certain claims practices regulated.04/30/2008Governor's action Approval 04/24/08
SF3139Internet ticket sale interference offense established.04/30/2008Governor's action Approval 04/28/08
SF2449Pesticide use prohibitions modified.04/10/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
SF2688Independent contractor status rule exception eliminated, and audit activities and report required.04/07/2008Governor's action Veto Ch. 172 04/04/08
SF3692Minnesota manufactured home relocation trust fund collection and deposit procedures clarification04/03/2008Author added Metzen
SF2609Job skills partnership program modifications and appropriation03/25/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF3471Unemployment benefits extension and regulations; corrections department unemployment division emp...03/25/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF3685Boxing commission name change to combative sports commission and provisions modifications03/19/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF3764Income tax maximum long term care insurance premiums credit increase03/17/2008Introduction and first reading
SR0154A senate resolution honoring Woodbury police officer Scott Melander for his quick-thinking, safet...03/17/2008Introduction
SR0155A senate resolution honoring Hastings educator Lynette Wayne03/17/2008Introduction
SF3539Economic development policy and environmental policy conformance requirement03/13/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF3697Credit and insurance score use regulation03/13/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3741Green economy businesses tax incentives03/13/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3742Resolution for principles inclusion into a regional greenhouse gas emission reduction cap and tra...03/13/2008Introduction and first reading
SF0761Outdoor sport equipment dealers and manufacturers franchise agreements regulation03/11/2008Chief auth stricken, shown as co-auth Sparks
SF3109Strategic entrepreneurial economic development initiatives implementation and appropriations03/11/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1096Civil actions for damages due to sexual abuse against an adult or minor action limitation modific...03/10/2008Committee report: To pass as amended
SF2926Electrical, plumbing, water conditioning, boiler, residential contractor and remodeler and high-p...03/10/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF2313Ice hockey as state sport designation03/06/2008Committee report: To pass
SF3107University of Minnesota innovative technology and economic development research grant program and...03/06/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF3115JOBZ program provisions modifications; regional emerging business investment tax credit03/06/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Taxes
SF3271Small business investment company credit03/06/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF3495Life Settlements Act03/06/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3509Auto repair facilities automobile insurers ownership prohibition03/06/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3510Automobile collision repair shops licensing standards03/06/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3518State employees vacation donation program modifications03/06/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3469Workers compensation civil remedy for employer willful safety law violation03/05/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3480Unemployment insurance division of corrections department employment tracking data dissemination ...03/05/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3483Public utilities natural gas use and costs recovery limits03/05/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2206Baseball fields for children with disabilities bond issue and appropriation03/03/2008Author added Sheran
SF3409Hennepin Carver workforce investment board appropriation03/03/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3039Careless driving resulting in death penalty imposition02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3073Mortgage foreclosure prevention assistance increase02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3103Greater Minnesota business development microloans and small business revolving loans grants appro...02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3104Bioscience business development public infrastructure grant program bond issue and appropriation02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3105Small business development center (SBDC) strategic plan requirement and appropriation02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3106Income tax credit for small businesses research and development02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3108Greater Minnesota redevelopment accounts bond issue and appropriation02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2218Statutory housing warranties breach actions costs recovery02/21/2008Author added Rummel
SF2950Video lottery terminals02/21/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2392School endowment fund technology use; permanent school fund subtraction elimination02/20/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF2831Corporate franchise tax research credit modification02/20/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2537Fort Snelling revitalization and capital improvement projects bond issue and appropriation02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2570Vermillion highlands wildlife management area expansion bond sale and appropriation02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2664Steele county Minnesota wildlife art museum construction grant bond issue and appropriation02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
HF1208Construction code and licensing provisions modified, penalties and enforcement provided, statutes...05/21/2007Conference committee report
SF0145Next Generation Energy Act of 2007 adopted.05/21/2007H adopted SCC report and repassed bill
SF0997Energy programs and funding provisions expanded and modified.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Ways and Means
HF0122Omnibus jobs, economic development, and housing finance bill establishing and modifying programs;...05/20/2007Returned from Senate with amendment
SF0167Unemployment insurance provisions modification05/20/2007H adopted SCC report and repassed bill
SF2338Dakota county public safety technology and support center bond issue and appropriation05/20/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2339Dakota county trunk highway #52 and county road #42 interchange reconstruction bond issue and app...05/20/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2340Cedar avenue bus rapid transit bond issue and appropriation05/20/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0221Employers required to give notice of employee rights relating to personnel record review and access.05/19/2007Returned from House with amendment
SF1581Life insurance continuation coverage regulated, mortality tables authorized to calculate reserves...05/17/2007Returned from House with amendment
SF0118Capitol area architectural and planning board legislative membership expansion05/16/2007H adopted SCC report and repassed bill
SF0744Rental vehicle insurance coverage regulated.05/16/2007Governor's action Approval 05/14/07
SF0998Construction codes and licensing provisions recodification and modification05/16/2007Committee report: To pass as amended
SF1370Amusement rides regulation provisions modification05/16/2007Returned from House
SF1464Motor vehicle collision repair required to include air bag repair or replacement, and criminal pe...05/16/2007Governor's action Approval 05/15/2007
HF0116Customer sales and service call center requirements imposed.05/15/2007General Orders: Progress
SF2287Capitol renovation bond issue and appropriation05/15/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Capital Investment
SF0445X-ray operating equipment provisions modified and money appropriated.05/11/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
HF0272Firearms safety and usage training certificates continuation provided while soldiers and essentia...05/10/2007Secretary of State Ch. 51 05/09/07
SF0162Customer sales or service call center requirements imposition05/10/2007HF substituted on General Orders HF116
SF1346Secretary of state registrations, filings, dissolutions, foreign limited partnership name changes...05/10/2007Referred by Chair to State Government Finance Division
SF0372Ticket scalping prohibition repealed.05/09/2007Governor's action Approval 05/07/07
HF0886Omnibus bonding bill providing capital improvements funding, issuing bonds, canceling and modifyi...05/08/2007Motion to take from table
SF1443Unemployment insurance waiver from certain filing requirements provided.05/08/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
SF1920Financial institutions debt, charges, expenses, electronic terminals, and investments regulated.05/08/2007Secretary of State Ch. 44 05/04/07
SR0088A senate resolution congratulating Naidean Anderson of Edina, Minnesota on her 90th birthday05/07/2007Introduction
SF0514Minnesota Family Investment Program unpaid work for cash assistance regulated.05/01/2007Received from Senate
HF1004Predatory mortgage lending practices prohibited.04/23/2007Secretary of State Ch. 18 04/20/07
SR0076A senate resolution relating to the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the upcoming meeting of the Wo...04/16/2007Introduction
SR0077A senate resolution supporting a free trade agreement between the Republic of China on Taiwan and...04/16/2007Introduction
SF1887Dallas Sams Memorial Highway designated on Trunk Highway No. 210 between Motley and Staples.04/02/2007Received from Senate
SF0809Predatory lending practices prohibition03/31/2007HF substituted on General Orders HF1004
SF2113Petition for rule adoption state agency requirements modification03/29/2007Author added Wergin
SF2157Omnibus capital investments bonding and appropriations03/28/2007Special Order: Amended
SF1769Prevailing wage law remedies and enforcement03/27/2007Committee report: To pass as amended
SF0699Military service state licenses and certificates of registration for firearm training continuatio...03/23/2007HF substituted on General Orders HF272
SF1547Residential mortgage originator and servicer licensing requirements modifications; predatory lend...03/22/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Judiciary
SF0897Sales tax exemption for legal reference and data center facility construction materials and equip...03/19/2007Author added Michel
SF1628Commerce department electronic licensing system; long term care partnership program insurance pro...03/15/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1890Biodiesel fuel sales regulation03/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0128Vehicle Protection Product Act03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF0399Deer hunting licenses surcharge imposition for charitable purposes03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF0448Special school district #6, South St. Paul; elementary and middle school years education internat...03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF1732First provider emergency care health and automobile insurance reimbursement requirement03/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0477Koochiching county economic development authority plasma torch gasification facility feasibility ...03/08/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF1681Health risk advisory council establishment03/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1683Water treatment point of use evaluation for perfluorooctanic acid, perfluorooctane sulfonate and ...03/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0898Constitutional amendment for compensation council for legislators03/07/2007Author added Saltzman
SF1598Public defense board public defenders and support staff compensation increase appropriation03/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1616Workforce development intermediaries grants in aid03/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0921School districts debt service equalization revenue and aid, equalized debt service, health and sa...03/05/2007Author added Rummel
SF1404Aggregate host fee imposition03/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1408Youth job skills development appropriation03/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0804Ainsworth lumber company employees unemployment benefits addition02/28/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF1225Workers compensation advisory council membership increase and appointing authorities modification02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1226Workers compensation payment and retraining provisions modifications02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1191Income tax credit for volunteer ambulance attendants and firefighters02/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1068Propane prepurchasing funding for low income home energy assistance program02/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0298Peace officer standards and training (POST) board appropriation increase02/19/2007Author added Higgins
SF0941Albert Lea landfill remedial systems construction costs bond issue and appropriation02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0976Union organizing state funds use prohibition02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1002Extended employment services for persons with disabilities appropriation02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1006Finance department state grants management02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1010Augsburg college chemically dependent students academic program grant appropriation02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0918Intellectually and developmentally disabled statewide self advocacy network appropriation02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0922School districts equalization of equity, transition and referendum equalization levies increase; ...02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0701Price gouging prohibition02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0709Shooting ranges target sales taxation treatment02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0711Vermillion highlands wildlife management area designation02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0735Hastings veterans home supportive housing bond issue and appropriation02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0737Bioscience business development program appropriations02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0607Motor vehicle manufacturing plant maintenance requirement02/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0626Workers compensation rehabilitation services fees regulation02/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0505Family homeless prevention and assistance program appropriation02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0549Rochester national volleyball center expansion grant bond issue and appropriation02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0560Fireworks sale and use authorization02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0394Mississippi River parkway commission tourism and economic development appropriation02/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0401Political activities of state employees limitations modification02/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0410Metropolitan area regional parks maintenance and operation appropriation02/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0419Independent school district #4, McGregor; declining enrollment grant appropriation02/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0472Judiciary branch employees political activities restriction prohibition02/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0482Metropolitan airports commission membership expansion02/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0333Horse racing purse set aside and breeders fund revenue sharing and racetrack simulcasting and car...01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0225High cost home loans counseling and disclosure requirements01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0230Income tax technology credit for small business01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0163Lawful gambling lawful purpose expenditures definition modification01/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0061Drivers license duplicate issuance authority for no alcohol restrictions01/11/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0062American flags and related items sale regulation01/11/2007Introduction and first reading
SR0011A senate resolution honoring specialist Bryan T. McDonough, a soldier from Maplewood, Minnesota w...01/04/2007Introduction