Kathy Sheran
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75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.Capitol Building, Room G-24St. Paul, MN 55155-1606651.296.6153

sen.kathy.sheran@senate.mn


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CommitteesBack to Top Finance - Higher Education Budget and Policy Division, Vice Chair Higher Education, Vice Chair Energy, Utilities, Technology and Communications Environment and Natural Resources Finance - Health and Human Services Budget 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: 2006Term: 1stSpecial Legislative ConcernsBack to TopHealth care, education, tax policy, agriculture, transportation, environment.Biographical DetailsBack to TopHome:MankatoHome Address:317 N Broad St 56001Home Phone:507.344.2155Business:MankatoBusiness

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SF3140Boiler operation licensing procedures changed, and rulemaking authorized.05/19/2008Secretary of State Ch. 309 05/15/08
SF3883Constitutional amendment for a council to prescribe salaries for legislators and constitutional o...05/17/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3873Public health improvement account establishment05/13/2008Introduction and first reading
SR0189A senate resolution congratulating Daniel Charles Ries of North Mankato, Minnesota for receiving ...04/21/2008Introduction
SF3581Pharmacy practice provisions modified.04/07/2008Received from Senate
SF3830Low-carbon fuel standard04/07/2008Introduction and first reading
HF2816Nicollet County auditor-treasurer office made appointive.03/31/2008Secretary of State Ch. 160 03/27/08
SR0166A senate resolution congratulating Forrest Taylor Kunkel of North Mankato, Minnesota for receivin...03/31/2008Introduction
SF3573Health care reforms global modeling tool development and use03/27/2008Gen Ord: Stricken and re-referred to Finance
SF3795MnSCU tuition reduction appropriation03/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2471Blood donor age minimum lowered with parental consent.03/19/2008Governor's action Approval 03/18/08
SF2473Mankato performing arts theater and southern Minnesota womens hockey exposition center for Mankat...03/19/2008Committee report: To pass
SF3161Legislative Route Nos. 295 and 335 removed from the state highway system.03/17/2008Received from Senate
SF2470Sibley county nursing facility employee pension benefit costs reporting for payment rate computat...03/13/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF2472Nicollet county auditor treasurer appointment authorization03/13/2008HF substituted on Calendar HF2816
SF3514Equal Access to Instructional Materials in Higher Education Act03/13/2008Author added Latz
SF0208Absentee ballot delivery provisions modification03/11/2008Author added Sieben
SF2767Local impact note requirement modification03/10/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Taxes
SF2698Colorectal cancer screening program establishment03/06/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF3445Rebased medical assistance nursing facility operating cost payment rates phase-in modification03/04/2008Introduction and first reading
SF1917Minnesota historical society grant in aid program appropriation03/03/2008Author added Wiger
SF2474Kinship support program for relatives caring for related children02/28/2008Author added Olson, M.
SF2693Constitutional amendment for judicial vacancies02/28/2008Author stricken Marty
SF3267Minnesota historical society heritage trails bond issue and appropriation02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3284Drug formulary committee provisions modifications02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3287Long term homeless supportive services appropriation02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3009Mankato sales and use tax revenues use authority expansion and other local taxes imposition autho...02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3014Deer hunting rifle ammunition restrictions modifications02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3015Natural resources department electronic licensing system agents higher fee charge authorization a...02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3131Town annexation municipal payment restriction02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2757Ethanol plants environmental impact statements preparation requirements modifications02/18/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2631Open door health center appropriation02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2635Kinship navigator program for grandparents and relatives raising related children grant appropria...02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2683North Mankato Caswell park expansion grant bond issue and appropriation02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF1721Kinship support program for grandparents and relatives caring for related children02/12/2008Chief auth stricken, shown as co-auth Olson, M
SF2475Lafayette wastewater improvements bond issue and appropriation02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF0238Secondhand smoke hazard public policy established to protect employees and the general public.05/17/2007Governor's action Approval 05/16/07
SF2290Plasma protein therapies health insurance coverage05/10/2007Introduction and first reading
HF0472Renewable energy production incentives eligibility period extended.04/23/2007Secretary of State Ch. 20 04/20/07
SF1336Independently licensed mental health professionals authorized to deliver service to inmates.04/23/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
SF1338Emergency 911 data use permitted to notify the public of an emergency; immunity provided for tele...04/18/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
SF1343Community forest management and control of forest and shade tree pests provided.04/18/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
SF2114Patient Safety and Drug Review Transparency Act04/17/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1916Minnesota historical society historic preservation grants appropriation03/30/2007Author added Erickson Ropes
SF2145Birth defects registry system data classification03/24/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2101Entrepreneurial and small business assistance grants03/23/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1452Regional children's mental health initiative pilot project03/19/2007Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance
SF1913Mankato civic center area and Minnesota state university Mankato women's hockey development cente...03/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1820Sales tax exemption for Blue Earth county courts construction materials and equipment03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1847Electronic library for Minnesota access03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1205Rural renewable energy and economic development consortium and appropriation03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1773Gaylord Lakeview nursing home employees PERA benefits03/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1778Minnesota campus compact appropriation03/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1563Aging board annual appropriation for communities for a lifetime initiative03/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1337Nicollet county road reconstruction appropriation02/28/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1265Trunk highway #14 and Nicollet county state aid highway #41 interchange improvement construction ...02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1145Long term homeless supportive services appropriation02/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1056Human services MR/RC waiver, family support grant program and semi-independent living services ap...02/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0964Fetal alcohol syndrome programs funding appropriation02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1020Nicollet county historical society appropriation02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1021Property tax refund increase02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1026Minnesota institute for sustainable agriculture alternative livestock research and outreach appro...02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0239Renewable energy production incentive payments eligibility extension02/15/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF0826State contracts vendor preference for vendors with mental health benefits02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0864Child support county enforcement programs deficit appropriation02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0930University of Minnesota health workforce and clinical sciences appropriations02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0668Transportation department Mankato headquarters facility construction bond issue and appropriation02/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0512North Mankato sales and use tax imposition and bonding authority02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0513Minnesota state colleges and universities nursing education program appropriation02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0451Minnesota state university Mankato Trafton hall capital improvements bond issue and appropriation02/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0374Lake Titlow watershed improvement bond issue and appropriations01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0384Family support and assistance to families with deaf children appropriation01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0142Hunters remote controlled animal noise caller use authority01/18/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0073Prescription drug discount program01/11/2007Introduction and first reading


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF3090Department of Transportation position provisions modified.05/17/2008Special Order: Amended
SF2925Transportation department deputy commissioner/chief engineer position appointment requirement05/16/2008Chief auth stricken, shown as co-auth Saltzman
HF3372Uniform billing and electronic claim filing provisions changed and compliance procedures for elec...05/15/2008Secretary of State Ch. 305 05/13/08
HF3955I-35W bridge collapse survivor payments regulated, community-based care for older adults promoted...05/15/2008Returned from Senate with amendment
SR0206A senate resolution recognizing May 12, 2008 as National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day05/12/2008Introduction
SF3673Older adult services community consortiums demonstration project establishment05/07/2008Comm rpt: Subst. for SF on Gen Orders HF3955
SF3862Mental health care workers safety task force creation and study requirement05/05/2008Author added Sheran
HF3357Municipal boundary changes provided, and chief administrative law judge powers and duties imposed.04/21/2008Secretary of State Ch. 196 04/17/08
SF3417Complementary and alternative health care client bill of rights exception added for in-patient ho...04/07/2008Received from Senate
SF3208Municipal boundary adjustments provisions modifications04/02/2008HF substituted on General Orders HF3357
SF2609Job skills partnership program modifications and appropriation03/25/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF3030Human services department statewide mental health crisis telephone line feasibility study03/25/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to State and Local Government Operations and Oversight
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
SF3786Human trafficking of American Indian women and girls research appropriation and report requirement03/25/2008Author added Sheran
SF2742Registered nurse staffing for patient safety hospital standards and requirements03/19/2008Author added Dibble
SF3245Health care cost containment uniform billing forms and electronic claim filing provisions modific...03/19/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF2934Nursing homes and ICF/MR care facilities cost of living adjustment increase03/18/2008Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance
SF3182Marriage and family therapist duty to warn of patient violent behavior03/17/2008Committee report: To pass as amended
SF3307State budget information legislative access improvements03/17/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF3759Minnesota GI bill educational assistance grants increase03/17/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2943Star lakes and rivers designation03/13/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF3259Sex offenders state correctional facilities civil commitment option; reduction in custody petitio...03/13/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF3264Veterans paramedic apprenticeship program grant appropriation03/13/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF3288Crime of loitering near schools03/13/2008Author added Sheran
SF3005Meningococcal and human papillomavirus diseases information through schools requirement03/11/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF3636Nursing home surcharge fund establishment03/11/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2968Body art establishments and technicians regulation system03/10/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF3507Clinical pain and palliative care services for children expansion03/06/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3528Solar produced energy under renewable energy standard requirement03/06/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3191American Red Cross special motor vehicle license plates03/05/2008Author added Sheran
SF3490Power of you postsecondary education program establishment and appropriation03/05/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3433Aquatic plants harvest permit provisions modification03/04/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2206Baseball fields for children with disabilities bond issue and appropriation03/03/2008Author added Sheran
SF3352Winnebago adolescent treatment center facility grant bond issue and appropriation03/03/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3367Nursing facilities and community-based long-term care providers additional rate adjustments03/03/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2999Safe Cosmetics Act; dibutyl phthalate disclosure requirements02/28/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Commerce and Consumer Protection
SF3275County social services mandated report on children in need of protection and appropriation02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3306Invasive species watercraft provisions modifications02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2821Electronic library for Minnesota access expansion02/25/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF2956Health benefits purchasing pool association02/21/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2958Rural hospital payment adjustments expansion to diagnosis related groups02/21/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2963University of Minnesota Morris west central research and outreach station construction bond issue...02/21/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2971Blue Earth county nonprofit organization family substances abuse treatment services appropriation02/21/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2324Minnesota Health Act02/20/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Commerce and Consumer Protection
SF2759Deferred compensation alternative plans authorization02/20/2008Author added Rummel
SF2867Grave markers and memorial monuments bond issue and appropriation02/20/2008Introduction and first reading
SF1649Minnesota valley regional rail authority railroad track rehabilitation grant bond issue and appro...02/18/2008Author stricken Neuville
SF2727Controlled substance offenses minimum fines disbursement to juvenile substance abuse court programs02/18/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2734Civil commitment confinement option for person facing petition as sexually dangerous person or se...02/18/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2746University of Minnesota asset preservation bond issue and appropriation02/18/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2601Wells tax increment financing revenue disposition02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2606Safe cabs pilot program establishment02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2613Wells street and infrastructure improvements bond issue and appropriation02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF0123Preelection contributions to political funds, committees, and party units reporting required; pre...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Governmental Operations, Reform, Techn...
SF1398Patient visitation by health care agents provided; visitation rights and the right to designate a...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Health and Human Services
SF2323Sober houses regulation provisions05/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1165Meetings by telephone or other electronic means authorized under certain conditions relating to t...05/18/2007H adopted SCC report and repassed bill
SF0112Body piercing services prohibited for persons under the age of 18 without parental consent.05/16/2007Returned from House
SR0089A senate resolution honoring the Mounds-Midway School of Nursing on its 100th birthday05/07/2007Introduction
SF1178Human services advisory committee established to simplify program administration, and studies and...04/30/2007Received from Senate
SF1455Health care facilities major spending commitments reporting requirements; nonprofit hospitals and...04/27/2007Author added Saltzman
SF1119Land acquisition, landowner bill of rights and mineral interests requirements modifications; stat...04/20/2007Author added Sheran
SF0863MinnesotaCare mental health provisions modification; children's mental health work group, trauma ...04/10/2007Author added Sheran
SF0506Aquatic plants permit provisions modification03/31/2007Author added Sheran
SF2189Postsecondary educational institution students meningitis immunization waiver03/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0102Universal health care system03/28/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Rules and Administration
SF1769Prevailing wage law remedies and enforcement03/27/2007Committee report: To pass as amended
SF2168Criminal sexual conduct victims mandatory polygraph prohibition03/27/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0153Income tax credit for employer postsecondary education expenses03/22/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Taxes
SF2091Prostate cancer screening program03/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0759Quality assurance system expansion authorization; quality management, assurance and improvement s...03/21/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF0816Dependent health care coverage definition expansion for unmarried older children03/21/2007Gen Ord: Stricken and re-referred to Finance
SF1585Medical assistance payment rate increase for dental services; revenue paid by dental providers in...03/21/2007Author added Olson, M.
SF1953Human services laws and administrative requirements streamlining advisory committee establishment03/21/2007Author added Erickson Ropes
SF1951Medical education and research cost distribution formula modification03/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0641Health care access fund oversight commission03/15/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Rules and Administration
SF1891Community initiatives to cover uninsured and underinsured03/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0687JOBZ treatment for biodiesel fuel plants extension03/14/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Taxes
SF1824NextGen energy board creation and appropriation03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1841Early retirement incentives eligibility extension03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0695Medical assistance asset limit and excess income standard increase for blind, aged or disabled; e...03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF0828Safe Patient Handling Act03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1712Sales tax exemption for capital equipment modification03/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1733Special education aid increases, base funding and adjusted special education base revenue modific...03/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1314Textbook Pricing and Access Act03/08/2007Author added Sheran
SF0731National guard and active duty armed forces member free angling and hunting licenses03/07/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF0534Crisis nurseries grant program03/05/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF1239Children's hospital payment rates increase03/05/2007Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance
SF1240Children's hospital inpatient and outpatient actual costs payment rates requirement03/05/2007Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance
SF1241Children's hospital payment rates reductions prohibition and base costs increase03/05/2007Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance
SF1344School districts with declining enrollment marginal cost pupil units calculation modifications02/28/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1203Winnebago museum construction grant bond issue and appropriation02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1204Sales tax exemption for biomass fuel burning stoves; biomass generating facilities construction m...02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1227School districts levies and equalizing factors modifications; local government aid programs and a...02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1080Minnesota river basin joint powers board appropriation02/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1122Intermediate care facilities for persons with mental retardation and related conditions, communit...02/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0676Advocating change together remembering with dignity project appropriation02/19/2007Author added Sieben
SF1027University of Minnesota organic research and education initiative02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0815Peace officers hiring and overtime pay appropriation02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0874Bemidji state university land acquisition bond issue and appropriation02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0713Health insurance coverage for transfer and care of women with newborns transferred to another fac...02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0749Water and soil resources board membership expansion02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0773Minnesota state colleges and universities supplemental instructional appropriation in lieu of tui...02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0509Health department heart disease and stroke prevention appropriation02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0530Blue Earth county Rapidan dam foundation and hydraulics study appropriation02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0537MnSCU science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) appropriations02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0398Kindergarten voluntary all day programs funding02/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0338Winnebago museum grant and Wells Depot historic preservation grant appropriations; Minnesota hist...01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0339Income tax subtraction for alternative fuel vehicle use01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0359MinnesotaCare program gross income definition for self employed farmers modification01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0365Minnesota river trail loop extension01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0376Statewide hospitality fee elimination01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0253Minnesota GI bill program01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0173Higher education asset preservation and replacement appropriation01/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0185Income and franchise tax credit for dairy and livestock operations investment01/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0186Sales tax exemption for livestock farming operations construction and other materials01/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0206Income tax credit for alternative fuel vehicle conversion01/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0207Sales tax exemption for sale of hydrogen to power internal combustion engines or fuel cells01/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0113Public utilities renewable energy standards01/17/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0066Small employer MinnesotaCare buy-in option01/11/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0070Family planning grants restoration01/11/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0071Medical assistance and general assistance medical care copayments elimination; medicare part D co...01/11/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0072MinnesotaCare children eligibility expansion01/11/2007Introduction 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