Steve Murphy
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CommitteesBack to Top Finance - Transportation Budget and Policy Division, Chair Transportation, Chair Agriculture and Veterans Business, Industry and Jobs Capital Investment Finance Finance - Agriculture and Veterans Budget and Policy 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: 1992, re-elected 1996, 2000, 2002, 2006Term: 5thSpecial Legislative ConcernsBack to TopJobs, veteran's issues, transportation, education, energy.Biographical DetailsBack to TopHome:Red WingHome Address:2211 Bush St 55066Home Phone:651.

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF3301Design-build project provisions modified.05/16/2008Amended
HF3800Omnibus transportation and transit policy bill; transportation-related program or activity provis...05/16/2008Motion did not prevail
SF2668Salvia divinorum addition to schedule IV controlled substance schedule05/15/2008Rule 5: withdrawn, placed on Gen Ord
SF3502Farm vehicles on highways provisions modified, and size, weight, and load restrictions on highway...05/15/2008House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
SF3564Motor fuel surcharge administration provided, and transitional rate of special fuel excise tax on...05/05/2008Governor's action Veto 05/05/08
SF3223Omnibus transportation policy provisions modifications04/30/2008HF substituted on Calendar HF3800
SF3314Motor carriers fuel license and decal fees proceeds reallocation requirement04/28/2008HF substituted on General Orders HF3486
HF1351Omnibus transportation policy bill providing policy changes relating to transportation, highways,...04/21/2008Senate adopted conference committee report, bill repassed
SF3782Constitutional officers other appointive state offices or state employment prohibition03/18/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3783Campaign finance and public disclosure board repeal03/18/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2987Transportation treated wood construction materials efficacy and safety standards report requirement03/17/2008Committee report: To pass as amended
SF3726Motor fuel tax refund for auxiliary power devices03/13/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3562Motor vehicles wireless communication devices use limitations03/10/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3629Fire sprinklers local government regulation option03/10/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3510Automobile collision repair shops licensing standards03/06/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3478Goodhue county nursing facilities metro designation for medical assistance reimbursement rate det...03/05/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3479Sales tax exemption for Goodview wastewater treatment facilities and sewer and water utilities03/05/2008Introduction and first reading
HF2800Transportation finance bill appropriating money for highway maintenance, local roads, emergency r...02/28/2008Secretary of State Ch. 152 02/25/08
SF3248Pine Island bioscience research park and integrated medicine facility utility upgrade and extensi...02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3042Cannon River pedestrian bridge construction bond issue and appropriation02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2521Omnibus transportation finance appropriations02/21/2008Special Order
SF2986Minnesota state college southeast technical Red Wing campus asset preservation bond issue and app...02/21/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2991Transportation construction projects estimates disclosure requirements modifications; design buil...02/21/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2880Red Wing supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) project bond issue and appropriation02/20/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2810Passing parked road maintenance or construction vehicles requirements02/18/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2812Human services department background studies act modification02/18/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2375Criminal vehicular homicide offenders mandatory minimum prison sentence requirement02/14/2008Author added Bonoff
SF2411Red Wing biosolids processing facility bond issue and appropriation02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
HF0562Transportation, Metropolitan Council, and public safety funding provided, motor vehicle sales tax...05/21/2007Returned from Senate with amendment
HF0946Omnibus transportation finance bill appropriating money for transportation, Metropolitan Council,...05/21/2007Motion to override veto
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
SF1971Omnibus transportation policy05/15/2007HF substituted by motion [HF1351]
SF2278Port development assistance program bond issue and appropriation05/03/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2251Sales tax exemption for Goodview water treatment facilities construction materials04/23/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0400Recreational vehicle combination middle vehicle length limit removed.04/18/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
SF2047Recreational vehicle combination definition modified to include any type of towed middle vehicle.04/18/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
SF2237Resolution urging congress to fully fund nuclear waste storage04/17/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1927Public school systems study04/13/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1806Electricians extra unemployment benefits04/10/2007Gen Ord: Stricken and re-referred to Finance
SF1986Omnibus transportation appropriations03/26/2007HF substituted by motion [HF946]
SF2081Nuclear powered electric generating plants certificate of need issuance prohibition elimination; ...03/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1929Towing oversized and overweight vehicles permit requirements03/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1930Nuclear powered electric generating plants certificate of need issuance prohibition elimination03/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1985Omnibus transportation, metropolitan council and public safety appropriations03/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1923Town roads extinguishment of interest in abandoned road provisions modification03/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0138Plant hazards to livestock and consumers evaluation and report to legislature required.03/14/2007Division action, to pass as amended and return to Finance
SF1802Trunk highway projects bond issue and appropriations03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1846Rental motor vehicle sales tax fee increase03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1849Red Wing correctional facility vocational education building construction bond issue and appropri...03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1868Pine Island bioscience research park and integrated medicine facility utility upgrade and extensi...03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1587Life cycle cost analysis for highway construction projects paving materials03/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1467Highway safety improvement account03/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1470Trunk highway interchanges construction bond issue and appropriation03/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1446Income tax military service credit increase03/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0979Wanamingo trunk highway #60 speed limit reduction02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0798Transportation funding provisions02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0724Property tax class rates on utility property increase tax02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0779Chemical dependency treatment services expansion02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0580Metropolitan airports commission agreements legislative authorization requirement02/07/2007Authors added Doll; Larson
SF0620Strategic initiative to reduce greenhouse emissions from motor vehicles02/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0139Nursing facilities geographic group III payment rate increase02/05/2007Author added Day
SF0454Income tax subtraction for military compensation out of state active military duty clarification02/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0455Property tax classification expansion to nonprofit community service oriented organizations02/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0320Port development assistance program appropriation01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0360Town road sign replacement program implementation appropriation01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0244Lake Zumbro restoration appropriation01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0016Seat belt use law expansion and violation as primary offense, surcharge imposition for offenders01/22/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF0048Motor vehicle sales tax proceeds revenues deposit requirements modification01/11/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0005Transportation funding provisions01/04/2007Introduction and first reading


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF3090Department of Transportation position provisions modified.05/17/2008Special Order: Amended
SF2876Dangerous dogs regulating provisions changed.05/17/2008Governor's action Approval 05/15/08
SF2925Transportation department deputy commissioner/chief engineer position appointment requirement05/16/2008Chief auth stricken, shown as co-auth Saltzman
HF3195Legislative Greenhouse Gas Advisory Group established, cap and trade studies and reports required...05/15/2008Senate adopted conference committee report, bill repassed
SF2786Restricted plumber licenses effective dates modified.05/13/2008Governor's action Approval 05/08/08
HF3380State health care county-based purchasing program requirements revised, and money appropriated.05/12/2008Comm rpt: Rule 45-amend, sub Gen Ord SF3031
SF3031State health care programs county based purchasing plan in Olmsted, Winona, Houston, Fillmore and...05/12/2008HF substituted on General Orders HF3380
SF0543Employee Free Choice Act; resolution memorializing Congress to support the Employee Free Choice A...05/08/2008Governor's action Veto 05/08/08
HF3539Hospital construction moratorium exception provided.05/07/2008Amendments offered
SF2988School bus driver type III qualifications established, and penalties provided.05/07/2008Governor's action Approval 05/04/05
SR0196A senate resolution honoring Hastings resident Lew Linde on his 80th birthday, as he celebrates a...05/05/2008Introduction
SF0599Cuba; a resolution urging the President and Congress to end trade, financial, and travel restrict...04/30/2008Secretary of State Res. 1 04/25/08
SF2377First responders authorized to staff basic life support ambulances under certain conditions, and ...04/30/2008Governor's action Approval 04/24/08
SF2642Safe at Home program provisions modified.04/30/2008Governor's action Approval 04/24/08
SF2818Green Solutions Act of 2008; cap and trade program principles for greenhouse gas emissions04/28/2008HF substituted on Calendar HF3195
SF3756Brevet rank promotion eligibility provision changed.04/23/2008House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
SF3061Petrofund program modified.04/21/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF3099Emergency management training required for executive branch employees.04/07/2008Secretary of State Ch. 167 04/03/08
SF2408Minneapolis; Interstate Highway 394 engine brake use restriction authorized.04/07/2008Received from Senate
SF3552Mortgage registry tax exemption for disaster declared property04/03/2008Authors added Lynch; Sparks
SF3808Special Mississippi River motor vehicle license plates03/31/2008Introduction and first reading
HF1219Milk truck weight exemption sunset date repealed.03/25/2008Secretary of State Ch. 159 03/20/08
SF3165Animal chiropractic care requirements establishment03/25/2008Committee report: To pass as amended
SF3790Resolution to require the acknowledgment of agent orange exposure as a cause of Parkinson's disease03/19/2008Introduction and first reading
HF2590Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board members authorized to serve two consecutive terms, an...03/18/2008Secretary of State Ch. 156 03/14/08
SF2502Metropolitan area transportation projects state funding prioritization requirement03/17/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF2580Disaster response vehicles motor vehicle sales tax and fees exemption03/17/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Taxes
SF3615Motor vehicle taxes or fees dishonored check payment drivers license suspension authority03/17/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF3754Employment discrimination against military family member prohibition03/17/2008Introduction and first reading
SR0158A senate resolution honoring Bea Hasselmann of Minneapolis for her years of service and dedicatio...03/17/2008Introduction
SF2656Executive branch employees emergency management training requirement03/13/2008HF substituted on General Orders HF3099
SF3496Household goods motor carriers regulations modifications03/13/2008Author added Senjem
SF2756Anhydrous ammonia tanks farm use and refilling authority03/10/2008Committee report: To pass as amended
SF3602Resolution to terminate federalization and deployment of national guard in Iraq03/10/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2418Emergency medical services regulatory board members consecutive terms authorization; trauma triag...03/06/2008HF substituted on Calendar HF2590
SF3257Drivers licenses cumulative suspensions elimination03/06/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Judiciary
SF3509Auto repair facilities automobile insurers ownership prohibition03/06/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3462Special veteran motor vehicle license plates surcharge repeal03/05/2008Introduction 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
SF3429Woodbury psychiatric hospital construction moratorium exception03/04/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2077Bronze star veterans motor vehicle license plates03/03/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF2365Minnesota sesquicentennial special motor vehicle license plates03/03/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF2405Income tax subtraction for military pension or retirement income03/03/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Taxes
SF2840National guard youth challenge program study03/03/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF3276On-site employee alcohol abuse testing02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3299State health care programs county based purchasing requirements modifications02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3027Trunk highway bridge warning signs posting requirement02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2928Law enforcement vehicle recordings pretrial transcript prerequisite elimination02/21/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2981Eligible energy technology definition clarification02/21/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2995U.S. highway #169 and Bren road/Londonderry road interchange design bond issue and appropriation02/21/2008Introduction and first reading
SF1071Automated traffic law enforcement system (photo cop)02/18/2008Chief auth stricken, shown as co-auth Dibble
SF2761Snow removal standards on trunk highways provisions modifications02/18/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2799DWI offenses maximum bail increase for unconditional release02/18/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2540Red Rock corridor transit way bond issue and appropriation02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2545Public utilities commission nuclear power plant certificate of need prohibition abolishment02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2562Minneapolis-St. Paul central corridor transit way project bond issue and appropriation02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2606Safe cabs pilot program establishment02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2686Bridge collapse monitor and warning system study02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2710Northstar commuter rail Fridley station bond issue and appropriation02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2378Ambulance service interfacility transports requirements modifications02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2404Disabled veterans free lifetime state park permit issuance02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2417Trauma triage and transportation system modifications02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2515Southwest transit way corridor environmental impact statement and preliminary engineering bond is...02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF0470Paper products vehicles permissible route extended, and certain trucks authorized to qualify for ...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Rules and Legislative Administration
HF0122Omnibus jobs, economic development, and housing finance bill establishing and modifying programs;...05/20/2007Returned from Senate with amendment
SF0984Real ID Act compliance prohibited.05/20/2007Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed Rules and Legislative Administration
SF2333Woodbury I-94 and county state aid highway #13 interchange bond issue and appropriation05/19/2007Introduction and first reading
HF0532Military personnel utility and other contracts regulated, and cancellations authorized.05/18/2007Senate adopted conference committee report, bill repassed
SF0310Tetrahydrocannabinol and alcohol use by pregnant women mandatory reporting requirement; civil com...05/18/2007Gen Ord: Stricken & returned to author
HF0116Customer sales and service call center requirements imposed.05/15/2007General Orders: Progress
SF0162Customer sales or service call center requirements imposition05/10/2007HF substituted on General Orders HF116
SF2281Lake Superior Mississippi railroad scenic railway appropriation05/04/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0647School bus equipment and student transportation modifications04/27/2007Jt. rule 2.03, referred to Rules and Administration
SF1194Cigarettes safety standards04/27/2007Jt. rule 2.03, referred to Rules and Administration
SF1062Transportation definitions modified, metropolitan towing authority granted to Department of Trans...04/18/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
SF1296Federal funds use in highway construction training programs and reports on training programs and ...04/18/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
SF2240Winona state university memorial hall capital improvements bond issue and appropriation04/17/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0350Veterans Day personal day of leave for school staff employees04/11/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Education
SF0375Military spouses educational benefits eligibility04/11/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
HF0274Rural Finance Authority agricultural loan funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.04/10/2007Secretary of State Ch. 16 04/02/07
SF1275Highway rest area operators requirement; maximum vehicle weight on highways and gravel roads requ...03/30/2007Committee report: To pass as amended
SF2197Milk truck weight exemption sunset date removal03/30/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0957National guard nonappropriated fund instrumentality03/28/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1181Driver's license required information modified.03/27/2007Received from Senate
SF1525Pipeline violations fines increased.03/27/2007Received from Senate
SF2163Great River Ridge trail construction bond issue and appropriation03/27/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0227Rural finance authority loan programs participation bond issue and appropriation03/24/2007HF substituted by motion HF274
SF0155Cities and counties traffic regulations violators administrative penalties imposition limit03/22/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Judiciary
SF1995Unattended child in passenger vehicle prohibition03/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1890Biodiesel fuel sales regulation03/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1841Early retirement incentives eligibility extension03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1870Public transit systems federal transit funds use authority03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1871County probation officers costs matching appropriation03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0877Diesel truck idling reduction device grant program03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF0409Military service personnel utilities, telecommunications and club, service and travel membership ...03/08/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Commerce and Consumer Protection
SF1624Motor vehicles registration, title transaction and drivers licenses fees increases; vehicle relat...03/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0329State employees compensation for partial government shutdown03/07/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF1481Sexual assault counselors confidentiality; criminal sexual assault mistake of age defense elimina...03/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1413Aquatic invasive species barrier bond issue and appropriation03/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1447Northstar corridor development authority commuter rail technical analysis appropriation03/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1448Southwest transitway corridor environmental impact statement and preliminary engineering bond iss...03/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1043Local Community Rail Security Act of 200702/28/2007Author added Rest
SF1337Nicollet county road reconstruction appropriation02/28/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1339Workers compensation injured workers continued health coverage and attorney fees payment requirem...02/28/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1364Youth with disabilities programs human services licensing requirements02/28/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1207Household goods movers regulations modifications02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
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
SF1265Trunk highway #14 and Nicollet county state aid highway #41 interchange improvement construction ...02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1288Metropolitan airports commission meeting location and proposed budget disclosure requirement02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1305Metropolitan and local areas transportation sales and excise tax imposition, special election and...02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1038Sustainable agriculture demonstration grants appropriation02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1039Organic certification cost-share and sustainable agriculture demonstration grants appropriation02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0247Mobile (cell) phone motor vehicle moving violation fine increase02/15/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Judiciary
SF0808Safe School Zone Law02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0818Dairy animal revolving loan program02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0878Income tax credit for idling reduction equipment purchase02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0885Drivers education internet based theory driven option for instruction permits02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0705Income tax subtraction for retirees02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0735Hastings veterans home supportive housing bond issue and appropriation02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0743Safe cabs pilot program02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0668Transportation department Mankato headquarters facility construction bond issue and appropriation02/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0689Cannon river pedestrian bridge bond issue and appropriation02/08/2007Introduction and first reading
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
SF0614Minneapolis-St. Paul central corridor transit way project bond issue and appropriation02/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0625St. Paul union depot multimodal transit center grant bond issue and appropriation02/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0496County and district agricultural societies appropriation02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0497Minnesota agricultural education leadership council appropriation02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0562Disabled hunters permit provisions modification02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0566Motor vehicle sales tax proceeds revenues deposit requirements modification; transit fund creatio...02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0334Law enforcement agencies defibrillators purchase appropriation01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0351Red Rock corridor transit way bond issue and appropriation01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0223High speed rail line bond issue and appropriation01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0228Transportation endowment fund and transit fund creation01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0236Regional transportation planning appropriation01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0179Income tax credit for transit passes nonprofit organizations extension01/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0189Light rail transit I-394 corridor metropolitan council study01/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0190Motor vehicle sales tax proceeds revenues deposit requirements modification; transit fund creation01/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0147Support groups privileged communication01/18/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0087Farming definition expansion to spring water bottling01/16/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0062American flags and related items sale regulation01/11/2007Introduction and first reading