Gen Olson
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100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.State Office Building, Room 119St. Paul, MN 55155-1206651.296.1282

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CommitteesBack to Top Finance - E-12 Education Budget Division, Ranking Minority Member Education Environment and Natural Resources Finance Finance - Transportation Budget and Policy Division Rules and Administration 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: 1982, re-elected 1986, 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2002, 2006Term: 8thSpecial Legislative ConcernsBack to TopEducation, property tax reform, cost of government, environmental issues.Biographical DetailsBack to TopHome:MinnetristaHome Address:6750 County

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SF3881Natural resources ombudsman05/16/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3508Motor vehicle insurance adjustments regulated.05/13/2008Governor's action Approval 05/08/08
SR0210A senate resolution relating to the sovereign status of federally recognized American Indian trib...05/13/2008Introduction
SF3235Data classified and data sharing authorized, technical changes made, and business screening servi...05/08/2008H adopted SCC report and repassed bill
HF2932Cemetery fund use specified.04/14/2008Secretary of State Ch. 187 04/10/08
SF3444Local public pension plan members unlawful actions reporting obligation04/01/2008Gen Ord: Stricken and re-referred to Judiciary
SF0833Minnesota Wireless Telephone Consumer Protection Act03/17/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Business, Industry and Jobs
SF3237Public waters structures natural resources department rulemaking requirement03/17/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF3243Leech Lake walleye stocking appropriation03/17/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF3716State auditor report data protection03/17/2008Committee report: To pass
SF2943Star lakes and rivers designation03/13/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF3079American Indian tribes and communities contributions board of teaching instruction integration re...03/13/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF3684Resolution affirming recognition of the sovereign status of federally recognized American Indian ...03/13/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3067Business reinstatement fee waiver for returning military veterans03/11/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF3640MSRS prior service credit purchase authorization03/11/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3645American Indian education liaison position appropriation03/11/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3655Metropolitan airport parking space customer data classification03/11/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3609Criminal sexual conduct crimes provisions modification03/10/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3513Credit scoring use upon spousal death or marriage dissolution regulation03/06/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3525Dakota and Ojibwe language immersion programs task force03/06/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3536Cass county trunk highway #371 direct access requirement03/06/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2716Town cemetery funds use and dedication requirement modifications03/05/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to State and Local Government Operations and Oversight
SF3430Board of veterinary medicine membership and authority modifications03/04/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3236Wireless services contract termination upon death03/03/2008Author added Wiger
SF2956Health benefits purchasing pool association02/21/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2836Walker water main bond issue and appropriation02/20/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2837Bemidji national guard training and community center bond issue and appropriation02/20/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2894Correctional state employees retirement plan credit transfer for prior employment02/20/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2717Sales tax exemption for school district purchase of propane fueled vehicles02/18/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2719Deer River wastewater treatment facility renovation bond issue and appropriation02/18/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2779Beltrami county tax-forfeited land sale02/18/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2780Cass Lake sewer system renovation grant bond issue and appropriation02/18/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2383Bemidji state university higher education asset preservation and replacement bond issue and appro...02/14/2008Author added Skoe
SF2384Bemidji state university property acquisition bond issue and appropriation02/14/2008Author added Skoe
SF2385Bemidji state university property demolition bond issue and appropriation02/14/2008Author added Skoe
SF2386Sattgast science building renovation and construction bond issue and appropriation02/14/2008Author added Skoe
SF2387Bemidji state university science lab renovation bond issue and appropriation02/14/2008Author added Skoe
SF2619Bemidji regional event center construction grant bond issue and appropriation02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SR0127A senate resolution congratulating Brian M. Ruffenach for receiving the Eagle award02/14/2008Introduction
SR0128A senate resolution congratulating James Munson of Walker, Minnesota for receiving the Eagle award02/14/2008Introduction
SF2431Ah Gwah Ching regional treatment center campus demolition bond issue and appropriation02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2432Paul Bunyan state trail bond issue and appropriation02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2433Cass county hospital district authorization02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2359MSRS member contributions payment for military service leave periods05/21/2007Introduction and first reading
HF1396Guardianship and conservatorship recommendations study required.05/20/2007Returned from Senate with amendment
SF0596Data practices duties and classifications clarified, technical changes provided, and access and c...05/20/2007H adopted SCC report and repassed bill
HF1758Financial institution access cards regulated, and security breach liability established.05/18/2007House concurred and repassed bill
SR0115A senate resolution congratulating Onni Richard Prestidge of Deer River, Minnesota for receiving ...05/16/2007Introduction
SF2303Evidence based underwriting standards prior approval requirement for applicants receiving mental ...05/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0124County office vacancy procedures modified.05/10/2007Governor's action Approval 05/09/07
SF1574Credit cards, debit cards and stored value cards breach of security liability05/10/2007HF substituted on General Orders HF1758
SF0358Adoption information assistance provided to genetic siblings.05/09/2007Governor's action Approval 05/08/07
SF1144Sexual assault counselors provided testimonial confidentiality, mistake of age defense for crimin...04/30/2007Referred by Chair to Public Safety Finance Division
SF0890Domestic abuse repeat offenders felony penalty imposed, and qualified domestic violence-related o...04/24/2007Received from Senate
SF1349Guardians ad litem attorney general representation authorized, state court administrator and dist...04/24/2007Received from Senate
SF2252Sales tax exemption for Emily water treatment facility construction materials04/23/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2229High deductible health plans preventative care requirements04/13/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2214Medical assistance asset treatment modification for institutionalized spouses04/10/2007Introduction and first reading
HF1022Rental vehicle no-fault auto insurance coverages regulated.03/30/2007Received from House
SF2184Homestead local option disaster abatement provision modification03/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2147Workers compensation improper medical records access penalties03/28/2007Withdrawn and re-referred to Judiciary
SF2152MnSCU employees Roth account option requirement03/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2153MnSCU unclaimed account procedures for individual retirement account plan and supplemental plan03/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2154Teachers retirement association prior service credit purchase and membership eligibility03/26/2007Introduction and first reading
HF0270Habitual truant termination of jurisdiction provision removed.03/24/2007Third reading
SF0485Health plan purchasing pool and study group creation03/24/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF0795Guardianship and conservatorship study03/21/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF2031Postadoption search services registry03/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2032Social security number data practice provisions modifications03/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1954Domestic assault by strangulation predatory offender registration law inclusion03/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1955Crime of theft expansion for metal theft03/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1973Parenting time service providers appropriation03/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1979Agricultural sales tax exemption extension to logging tires03/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1837Innocent party criminal history data removal03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1838Mississippi headwaters state forest additional conservation officer position appropriation03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1839No-fault automobile insurance rental motor vehicle coverage requirement modification03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1720Kinship navigator program for grandparents and relatives raising related children grant appropria...03/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1661Disability council Options Too disability services interagency work group appropriation03/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1172Living at home/block nurse grant programs number and funding increases03/07/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1307Crime victims services for sexual violence victims appropriations03/07/2007Author added Ingebrigtsen
SF1328Induction program for new teachers03/07/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF1473Opportunities industrialization centers appropriation03/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1530Day training and habilitation transportation rate increase03/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1412Precommitment detention of persons under civil commitment law appropriation03/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1424Leech Lake youth treatment center planning grant appropriation03/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1351American Indian scholarships distribution authority transfer02/28/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1380Deaf and hard of hearing mentor program for families appropriation02/28/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1267Consumer Assurance of Radiologic Excellence Act02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1309No-fault automobile insurance provisions modifications02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1079University of Minnesota Midwest bioenergy research center appropriation02/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1093Bemidji local sales and use tax authority extension02/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1094Four by four truck trail development restrictions02/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0834Ice skating rinks and arenas appropriation02/19/2007Author added Olseen
SF0945Ice skating rinks and arenas appropriation02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0848Senior citizen programs appropriations02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0874Bemidji state university land acquisition bond issue and appropriation02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0708Walker area community center grant appropriation02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0638Community action grants appropriation02/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0315Emily sales and use tax imposition01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0215Habitual truants termination of jurisdiction provision elimination01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0072MinnesotaCare children eligibility expansion01/11/2007Introduction and first reading


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SF3132Medical debt information regulated.05/08/2009Governor's action Veto 05/08/08
SF3322State health care program management improved, managed care contracting modified, county-based pu...05/18/2008Returned from House
SF3492Order of protection and restraining order durations extended after multiple violations or continu...05/18/2008Governor's action Approval 05/15/08
SF2786Restricted plumber licenses effective dates modified.05/13/2008Governor's action Approval 05/08/08
HF3477Lending practices and default regulation provided relating to manufactured housing.05/07/2008Secretary of State Ch. 273 05/05/08
SF3122Limited general dentist license for certain practitioners provided, and study provided for altern...05/05/2008Calendar: Third reading Passed
SF1218Absent voters procedures and requirements modified, and voter registration information privacy pr...04/21/2008Governor's action Approval 04/17/08
SF2822First party good faith insurance practices regulated, and remedies provided.04/21/2008Governor's action Approval 04/18/08
HF1499Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act adopted as approved and recommended by the ...04/14/2008Secretary of State Ch. 188 04/10/08
SF2645Social Security number requirement eliminated in marriage dissolution petitions.04/07/2008Received from Senate
SF1406Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act04/03/2008HF substituted on Calendar HF1499
SF2917Manufactured homes lending practices and default regulation provisions04/03/2008HF substituted on General Orders HF3477
SF3808Special Mississippi River motor vehicle license plates03/31/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2644Criminal offense surcharges, DWI license reinstatement fees, court fees and public defender copay...03/17/2008Committee report: Amended
SF3002City donated public safety equipment civil liability immunity extension03/17/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to State and Local Government Operations and Oversight
SF1362Mental health services insurance requirement03/13/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Health, Housing and Family Security
SF3288Crime of loitering near schools03/13/2008Author added Sheran
SF3302Consumer complaint database03/13/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Judiciary
SF2265Homeowner insurance nonrenewal practices prohibition03/10/2008Committee report: To pass as amended
SF3379Mississippi headwaters state forest classification03/10/2008Author added Olson, M.
SF3501County out of home placement aid03/06/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3509Auto repair facilities automobile insurers ownership prohibition03/06/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3367Nursing facilities and community-based long-term care providers additional rate adjustments03/03/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2474Kinship support program for relatives caring for related children02/28/2008Author added Olson, M.
SF2999Safe Cosmetics Act; dibutyl phthalate disclosure requirements02/28/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Commerce and Consumer Protection
SF3197Consumer small loans regulation and modification02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3289Sexual relations between school employees in positions of authority and students prohibition02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3319Greenhouse gas reporting requirements02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3124Safety for human trafficking victims grant02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2953Lost or stolen cellular phones customer liability limits02/21/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2958Rural hospital payment adjustments expansion to diagnosis related groups02/21/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2970Seasonal residential recreational property tax and school district referendum market value tax ba...02/21/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2324Minnesota Health Act02/20/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Commerce and Consumer Protection
SF2920Child support obligor collection service fees requirement for IV-D services02/20/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2635Kinship navigator program for grandparents and relatives raising related children grant appropria...02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SR0141A senate resolution expressing the sense of the senate that minority councils should establish a ...02/14/2008Introduction
SF1721Kinship support program for grandparents and relatives caring for related children02/12/2008Chief auth stricken, shown as co-auth Olson, M
SF2416Cuyuna state recreation area multiuse trail development bond issue and appropriation02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF1688Motor vehicle carriers insurance requirements for nonprofit organizations modification05/21/2007Chief author stricken Scheid
SF0430Omnibus pension bill.05/20/2007House conferees Murphy, M.; Smith; Thissen; Kahn; Nelson
SF1048Indian Affairs Council membership and other provisions modified.05/20/2007H adopted SCC report and repassed bill
SF1262Lead-containing jewelry products manufacture and sale regulated.05/20/2007Third reading
SF2316Hubbard county historic courthouse building renovation bond issue and appropriation05/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0538Heating and cooling policy established for building projects funded with state appropriations.05/17/2007Governor's action Approval 05/17/07
SF2173Breach of insurance policy damages and attorney fees recovery05/17/2007General Orders: Amended, progress
SF0112Body piercing services prohibited for persons under the age of 18 without parental consent.05/16/2007Returned from House
SF0091Timber harvesting land withdrawal local economic impact statement requirement05/09/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2059Minnesota Veterans Homes Board qualifications and executive director requirements modified.04/30/2007Received from Senate
HF1033Employer retaliation protections expanded.04/18/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
SF2103Genetically engineered wild rice environmental quality board requirements and wild rice study04/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF2186Wood products manufacturing plant maintenance after closure03/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2182Gasoline and special fuel tax rate increase and motor vehicle sales tax revenue deposit modificat...03/28/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0927Crime victims employer retaliation protection expansion03/27/2007HF substituted on General Orders HF1033
SF2110School districts integration revenue modification03/23/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2115County based purchasing health care savings reinvest requirement03/23/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0015Children's Health Security Act03/22/2007Author added Olson, M.
SF1508Child Protection and Safety Act03/21/2007Comm rpt: No recommendation, re-ref to Finance
SF1585Medical assistance payment rate increase for dental services; revenue paid by dental providers in...03/21/2007Author added Olson, M.
SF0570Medical assistance nonemergency medical transportation competitive bidding modifications03/15/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1897Health care delivery under MA, GAMC and MinnesotaCare state direct provider contracting expansion03/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0586Indigenous language council creation03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF0726Community based health care coverage program demonstration project03/12/2007Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance
SF1011Geothermal heating and cooling equipment sales tax exemption03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Taxes
SF1095Universal Newborn and Infant Hearing Screening Act03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1538Off highway vehicle safety and conservation program establishment and season designation; state f...03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1784Cuyuna Country state recreation area multiuse trail development bond issue and appropriation03/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0561Deer license issuance for disabled residents03/08/2007Chief author stricken Metzen
SF0904Geothermal revolving loan fund and appropriation03/08/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF1629Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act03/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1653Sales tax exemption for Brainerd and Baxter joint wastewater treatment facility construction mate...03/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1655Hotel fire inspections appropriation and hotel inspection fees repeal03/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1676Financial crimes oversight council and task force reorganization03/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1563Aging board annual appropriation for communities for a lifetime initiative03/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1598Public defense board public defenders and support staff compensation increase appropriation03/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1195Career academies and workplace connection pilot project03/05/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF1521Teachers retirement association additional benefit entitlement03/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0637Regional emergency medical services programs appropriation03/01/2007Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance
SF0804Ainsworth lumber company employees unemployment benefits addition02/28/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF1214Legislative commission to end poverty in Minnesota by 2020 appropriation02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1245Native American child maltreatment reporting modification02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0002Health care access provisions and modifications; universal health care coverage; electronic healt...02/22/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1145Long term homeless supportive services appropriation02/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1152Insurance company direct liability and good faith practice requirements02/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0784Career academies and workplace connection pilot project02/21/2007Withdrawn and re-referred to Education
SF1108Indian children child placement provisions modifications02/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0980Runaway and homeless youth act modification02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1020Nicollet county historical society appropriation02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1037Resolution for opposing escalation of United States troops in Iraq02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1041School districts maximum effort capital loan debt service levies modification02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0282Angling license fee modification02/15/2007Comm rpt: No recommendation, re-ref to Finance
SF0826State contracts vendor preference for vendors with mental health benefits02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0656State parks and recreation areas and state trails appropriations02/12/2007Authors added Olseen; Skoe; Saxhaug; Olson, M.
SF0701Price gouging prohibition02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0782Tax increment financing small cities definition modification02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0521Indigenous languages higher education teacher training grants02/07/2007Author added Anderson
SF0166Regional development commissions local planning assistance programs02/05/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF0509Health department heart disease and stroke prevention appropriation02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0466Grand Rapids children's discovery museum grant appropriation02/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0349School district levies replacement; property tax refunds increase; senior citizen property tax de...01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0359MinnesotaCare program gross income definition for self employed farmers modification01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0383Universal health care system; constitutional amendment for right to affordable, comprehensive hea...01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0225High cost home loans counseling and disclosure requirements01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0306Income tax credit for adoption expenses01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0210Constitutional amendment for sales tax revenue dedication to natural resources purposes; great ou...01/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0214Suicide prevention grants funding restoration01/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0142Hunters remote controlled animal noise caller use authority01/18/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0082Hennepin county new chance program grant appropriation01/17/2007Author added Olson, M.
SF0099Children of incarcerated parents mentoring grant appropriation01/16/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0066Small employer MinnesotaCare buy-in option01/11/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0068Sales tax exemption for public safety radio communication products and services01/11/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0073Prescription drug discount program01/11/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0077MinnesotaCare program military personnel premiums elimination01/11/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0078Dependent health care coverage definition expansion for unmarried older children01/11/2007Introduction and first reading