Geoff Michel
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100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.State Office Building, Room 133St. Paul, MN 55155-1206651.296.6238

sen.geoff.michel@senate.mn


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CommitteesBack to Top Business, Industry and Jobs, Ranking Minority Member Capital Investment Education Finance - Higher Education Budget and Policy Division Higher EducationBills 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: 2002, re-elected 2006Term: 2ndSpecial Legislative ConcernsBack to TopEducation, transportation, taxes.Biographical DetailsBack to TopHome:EdinaHome Address:6617 Nordic Dr 55439Home Phone:952.943.0854Business:St. PaulBusiness Address:400 Robert St N 55101Business Phone:651.665.5882Born:11/13/1963Family:Married,

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SF2833Abigail Taylor Pool Safety Act adopted requiring public pools and spas to be equipped with anti-e...05/17/2008Governor's action Approval 05/16/08
SR0222A senate resolution congratulating Mackenzie Morris for receiving the Eagle award05/16/2008Introduction
SR0223A senate resolution congratulating Mike Sheehan of Edina, Minnesota for receiving the Eagle award05/16/2008Introduction
SR0224A senate resolution congratulating Colton Cerny of Edina, Minnesota for receiving the Eagle award05/16/2008Introduction
SR0225A senate resolution congratulating Matthew Smith of Edina, Minnesota for receiving the Eagle award05/16/2008Introduction
SR0226A senate resolution congratulating Nick Hanson of Bloomington, Minnesota for receiving the Eagle ...05/16/2008Introduction
SR0227A senate resolution congratulating Calvin Crouch of Richfield, Minnesota for receiving the Eagle ...05/16/2008Introduction
SR0228A senate resolution congratulating Spencer Herda of Edina, Minnesota for receiving the Eagle award05/16/2008Introduction
SR0229A senate resolution congratulating Michael Schaeppi of Edina, Minnesota for receiving the Eagle a...05/16/2008Introduction
SF3868Charter school students extracurricular activities participation05/07/2008Introduction and first reading
SF30692008 U.S. Women's Open temporary permits required for passenger vehicles.05/05/2008Governor's action Approval 04/30/08
SF1329Special motor vehicle license plates remembering victims of impaired drivers03/03/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF2206Baseball fields for children with disabilities bond issue and appropriation03/03/2008Author added Sheran
SF3354Public pool, spa and swimming pool operation provisions modification03/03/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2832No child left behind act implementation nullification and revocation02/20/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2362Legislators per diem payments and legislative leaders and governor salary prohibition during spec...05/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SR0117A senate resolution honoring Navy Senior Chief Fire Controlman (Surface Warfare) Daniel Lee Nelso...05/16/2007Introduction
SR0088A senate resolution congratulating Naidean Anderson of Edina, Minnesota on her 90th birthday05/07/2007Introduction
SF1236State employees technical and housekeeping changes provided.05/04/2007Governor's action Approval 05/03/07
SF2220Postsecondary enrollment options program eligibility expansion04/11/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2200Motor vehicle operation restrictions under provisional drivers licenses modification03/30/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2181Income tax and alternative minimum tax rate reduction03/28/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2132Constitutional amendment for term limits for state legislators03/24/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1911Minnesota medical information council establishment03/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1810Legislative and congressional districts redistricting plans and standards; redistricting advisory...03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1811State primary election date change03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1629Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act03/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SR0054A senate resolution recognizing April 9, 2007, as the 65th anniversary of the start of the Bataan...03/08/2007Introduction
SF1575Election campaign finance and public disclosure requirements modifications; internet campaign rep...03/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1501Constitutional amendment for staggered terms for senators03/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1536Uniform Principal and Income Act (2000)03/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1330Insurance electronic records and signatures use legal recognition requirement02/28/2007Introduction and first reading
SR0052A senate resolution congratulating Ross Amundson of Bloomington, Minnesota for receiving the Eagl...02/28/2007Introduction
SF0465School year length increase; school year start before Labor Day prohibition repeal02/26/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SR0043A senate resolution congratulating Greg Norby of Bloomington, Minnesota for receiving the Eagle a...02/21/2007Introduction
SR0044A senate resolution congratulating Kyle Norris of Bloomington, Minnesota for receiving the Eagle ...02/21/2007Introduction
SF0959Bloomington Hyland ski jump construction bond issue and appropriation02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0974Income tax subtraction for college savings plan02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0808Safe School Zone Law02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0928University of Minnesota employees competitive compensation increase appropriation02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SR0039A senate resolution recognizing April 9, 2007, as the 65th anniversary of the start of the Bataan...02/15/2007Introduction
SF0667MinnesotaCare hospitals and health care providers gross earnings tax contingent reduction02/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0631Minnesota children's museum appropriation02/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0172Constitutional amendment for term limits for state legislators and constitutional officers01/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0045Demographic trends analysis report requirement01/11/2007Introduction and first reading


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SF2605Metropolitan Council members staggered terms provided.05/18/2008Governor's action Veto
SF3894Lake restoration grant program and appropriation05/18/2008Introduction and first reading
HF0995Peak Oil; Governor memorialized, by resolution, to take action to prepare a plan of response and ...05/16/2008Returned from Senate with amendment
SF3876Consumer products advisory council05/15/2008Introduction and first reading
SR0207A senate resolution congratulating Carleen Gulstad on being named 2008 Minnesota Teacher of the Year05/13/2008Introduction
SF3455Beer kegs purchase and receipt by scrap metal dealers regulated.05/07/2008Governor's action Approval 05/01/08
SF3218Workers' Compensation Advisory Council recommendations adopted.05/05/2008Governor's action Approval 04/30/08
HF3500Business Corporations Act; Limited Liability Company Act; Uniform Limited Partnership Act of 2001...04/30/2008Secretary of State Ch. 233 04/25/05
SF3851Prevailing wage provisions modification04/24/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2402Board of Accountancy governing provisions modified.04/21/2008Governor's action Approval 04/17/08
SF2401Constitutional amendment for judicial vacancies04/07/2008Author stricken Moua
SF3824Health care coverage right to purchase in another state; physician's council on health care polic...04/07/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3827At-risk four-year old early childhood program04/07/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3083Income and corporate franchise tax credit for investments in qualified high technology business v...03/25/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Taxes
SF1948Resolution for governor to take action to prepare to meet the challenges of peak oil03/13/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Rules and Administration
SF3472Minnesota Milestones goals and indicators budget preparation incorporation; legislative commissio...03/13/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF3496Household goods motor carriers regulations modifications03/13/2008Author added Senjem
SF3623Higher education data disclosure provisions modification03/13/2008Comm rpt: No recommendation, re-ref to Judiciary
SF3675School site decision making team school board decision appeal03/13/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3700Charter school board of directors requirements modification03/13/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3738No-fault auto insurance provisions modification03/13/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3739Intermediate school district #287, Hennepin and Wright counties; regional pupil transportation ce...03/13/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3029Alternative learning centers and charter schools systemic improvements pilot program and appropri...03/10/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to State and Local Government Operations and Oversight
SF3194State and school district technology standards03/10/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to State and Local Government Operations and Oversight
SF3582Minnesota Freedom to Buy and Sell Act03/10/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3624Debt service limit for state financed capital investments03/10/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3271Small business investment company credit03/06/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF3250World-class schools vision statement and working group03/05/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to State and Local Government Operations and Oversight
SF2575Business corporation act, the limited liability company act and uniform limited partnership act o...03/03/2008Gen Ord: Stricken and re-referred to Taxes
SF3065Parent child home program appropriation02/28/2008Author added Latz
SF3153Early childhood education office creation02/28/2008Authors added Stumpf; Wiger; Michel; Bonoff
SF3226Office of early learning creation; school readiness assessments and kindergarten transition strat...02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3293State building code application and enforcement regulation02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3017Native prairie bank easements and scientific and natural areas acquisition bond issue and appropr...02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3023School districts location equity index establishment02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3024School district referendum allowance limit and sparsity exception repeal02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3025School districts referendum revenue inflationary increase limit removal02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3044School readiness assessment and kindergarten transition strategies grants02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3068Alternative teacher compensation revenue inflationary adjustment02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3100Education academic standards assessment reporting requirements modification02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2951Income tax credit for equity and opportunity in education02/21/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2995U.S. highway #169 and Bren road/Londonderry road interchange design bond issue and appropriation02/21/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2865School referendum allowance limit repeal02/20/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2777Bloomington old town hall renovation grant bond issue and appropriation02/18/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2603Perpich center for arts education capital improvements bond issue and appropriation02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2617No child left behind act implementation nullification and revocation02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2660Normandale community college classroom addition and renovation bond issue and appropriation02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2699Greater Minnesota business development public infrastructure grants bond issue and appropriation02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2504Orchestra Hall and Peavey Plaza grant bond issue and appropriation02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
HF1208Construction code and licensing provisions modified, penalties and enforcement provided, statutes...05/21/2007Conference committee report
SF0345Medical use of marijuana provided, civil and criminal penalties imposed, and money appropriated.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Ways and Means
SF1812Minneapolis public library and Hennepin county library systems merger05/20/2007Author added Dibble
HF1973Minneapolis Public Library and Hennepin County library system merger enabled; and transfer of emp...05/19/2007Returned from Senate with amendment
SF2334Sauk Centre veterans facility bond issue and appropriation05/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0563Renewable electric energy development benefits economic strategy required, and Legislative Electr...05/17/2007Returned from House with amendment
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
SR0097A senate resolution congratulating Minnesota teacher of the year Michael Smart05/14/2007Introduction
SF1694Income tax credit for scholarship granting organizations04/16/2007Author added Michel
SF2034Minnesota Milestones utilization enhanced, and report required.04/16/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
SF0159Capital equipment sales tax imposition and refund elimination04/11/2007Author added Michel
SF2033Sustainable growth working group03/30/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Rules and Administration
SF2188Sales tax rebate03/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1921No child left behind act review and reporting requirements modifications03/27/2007Author added Wiger
SF0725Income tax subtraction for tuition savings plan03/23/2007Author added Sieben
SF2039Workers compensation advisory council recommendations adoption03/23/2007Author stricken Rosen
SF0203Community education revenue funding increase03/19/2007Author added Michel
SF0897Sales tax exemption for legal reference and data center facility construction materials and equip...03/19/2007Author added Michel
SF1089Corporate franchise tax credit for prekindergarten scholarship granting organization contributions03/19/2007Author added Michel
SF1216Postsecondary study abroad grant program03/19/2007Author added Michel
SF1590Loan Repayment Assistance Program of Minnesota, Inc. loan repayment assistance awards appropriation03/19/2007Author added Michel
SF1251Hennepin county Three Rivers park district water quality protection and restoration03/15/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1926Charter school students high school league activities participation03/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1842Income tax credit for senior independent living personal technology03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1856Scholar loans to prepare teachers of color program03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0128Vehicle Protection Product Act03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF0663Flexible learning year programs grants and appropriation03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF1314Textbook Pricing and Access Act03/08/2007Author added Sheran
SF1685Health care coverage right to purchase in another state03/08/2007Introduction and first reading
HF0087St. Paul Asian Pacific cultural center prior appropriation modification03/07/2007Secretary of State Ch. 4 03/05/07
SF1543Elections personal vouches for proof of residence reduction; election judges and partisan challen...03/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1481Sexual assault counselors confidentiality; criminal sexual assault mistake of age defense elimina...03/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1504Child care provider study and appropriation03/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1521Teachers retirement association additional benefit entitlement03/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1135Deaf, hard of hearing and deaf blind students interpreter services appropriation02/28/2007Author added Sieben
SF1222School districts technology needs appropriation02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1230Special education excess cost program funding increase02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1232School finance system modifications and school finance reform task force02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0675Fourth judicial district abandonment of nonfelony bail and disposition of forfeited sums02/21/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1076Income tax subtraction for education loan principal and interest payments02/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1077School districts operating cost differential revenue establishment02/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1082Alternative teacher professional pay system continuation; staff development program and revenue m...02/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1083School districts referendum revenue inflationary increase limit removal02/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SR0046A senate resolution honoring Dr. S. K. Dash for being named the 2006 nonresident Oriya of the yea...02/21/2007Introduction
SF0995HIRED industry sector training initiatives appropriation02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1016Speech language pathologists loan forgiveness program02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0382School health and physical education requirements02/15/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF0811Bloomington metropolitan area fiscal disparity contribution obligation elimination02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0783School districts staff development revenue distribution restrictions removal02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0603Qualified professionals teacher training program02/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0526Income tax education credit inflation adjustment02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0527Teacher license automatic revocation additional grounds02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0528Minnesota state colleges and universities nonresident undergraduate tuition rate regulation02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0546Fort Snelling upper bluff emergency building stabilization grant bond issue and appropriation02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0549Rochester national volleyball center expansion grant bond issue and appropriation02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0403School districts cost of living revenue and operating cost differential study requirement02/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0404Residential homestead market value credit modification02/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0459Freedom to Breathe Act of 200702/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0378Light rail transit I-494 corridor metropolitan council study appropriation01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0240Sales tax rate reduction01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0257St. Paul Asian Pacific cultural center prior appropriation modification01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0157Job training program grants appropriation01/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SR0024A senate resolution relating to the rate of reimbursement for members expenses01/18/2007Introduction
SF0031Public safety retiree pensions federal tax rules conformance01/08/2007Introduction and first reading