David J. Tomassoni
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75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.Capitol Building, Room 317St. Paul, MN 55155-1606651.296.8017

sen.david.tomassoni@senate.mn


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CommitteesBack to Top Finance - Economic Development Budget Division, Chair Business, Industry and Jobs Capital Investment Finance 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: to the House 1992, re-elected 1994, 1996, 1998; to the Senate 2000, re-elected 2002, 2006Term: 3rdSpecial Legislative ConcernsBack to TopEducation, taxes, economic development, seniors.Biographical DetailsBack to TopHome:ChisholmHome Address:412 2nd St NW 55719-1504Home Phone:218.

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF3722Omnibus economic development policy bill.05/13/2008Secretary of State Ch. 300 05/12/08
SF2468Minnesota Technology, Inc. renamed Enterprise Minnesota, Inc., and related provisions updated, te...05/13/2008Governor's action Approval 05/12/08
SF0543Employee Free Choice Act; resolution memorializing Congress to support the Employee Free Choice A...05/08/2008Governor's action Veto 05/08/08
SR0203A senate resolution recognizing September 2008 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month05/08/2008Introduction
HF3332Credit card surcharges regulated.04/30/2008Comm rpt: Rule 45-amend, sub Gen Ord SF3328
HF3569University of Minnesota directed to study workers' health including lung health, and money approp...04/30/2008Secretary of State Ch. 248 04/28/08
SF3328Credit card surcharges regulation04/30/2008HF substituted on General Orders HF3332
SF3300University of Minnesota taconite workers lung health study appropriation04/16/2008HF substituted on General Orders HF3569
SF2688Independent contractor status rule exception eliminated, and audit activities and report required.04/07/2008Governor's action Veto Ch. 172 04/04/08
SF0539Employee workplace communications protection03/25/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF3471Unemployment benefits extension and regulations; corrections department unemployment division emp...03/25/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF3796Iron Range off-highway vehicle recreation area management plan modification for Eveleth off-road ...03/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3685Boxing commission name change to combative sports commission and provisions modifications03/19/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF3776Giants ridge recreation area definition03/17/2008Introduction and first reading
SF0973State involvement in international trade policies03/13/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF3567St. Louis county civil service director civil service pilot projects03/13/2008Committee report: To pass
SF3697Credit and insurance score use regulation03/13/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3565Health plan potential enrollees release of names prohibition03/11/2008Authors added Sieben; Higgins
SF3518State employees vacation donation program modifications03/06/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3548Deferred compensation alternative plans and contributions increase03/06/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3483Public utilities natural gas use and costs recovery limits03/05/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3484Farm winery cognac and brandy manufacture authorization03/05/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2077Bronze star veterans motor vehicle license plates03/03/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF3177Trap tending frequency modification02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3221Minnesota film and TV board grant appropriation02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3249Independent school district #706, Virginia; funds transfer authorization02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3054State unclassified employees retirement plan modifications02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2950Video lottery terminals02/21/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2689White community hospital district authorization02/20/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Taxes
SF2924St. Louis county off-sale intoxicating liquor license02/20/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2819St. Louis county Chisholm sewer and water line extension grant bond issue and appropriation02/18/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2687St. Louis county tax-forfeited and school trust fund lands lease for wind energy community based ...02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2696Virginia Iron Range veterans memorial project grant bond issue and appropriation02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2439Floodwood business park development bond sale and appropriation02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2440Aurora wastewater treatment facility phase II bond issue and appropriation02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2441Hibbing memorial building bond issue and appropriation02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2442Hoyt Lakes and White, rail and infrastructure project bond issue and appropriation02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2443Virginia mining haul road economic development project bond issue and appropriation02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2444Chisholm street improvement project bond issue and appropriation02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2445Gilbert wastewater treatment facility bond issue and appropriation02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2446Direct unemployed worker assistance fund use requirement02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2447Iron Junction sewer system expansion bond issue and appropriation02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2347General Railroad Safety Act05/21/2007Introduction and first reading
HF0122Omnibus jobs, economic development, and housing finance bill establishing and modifying programs;...05/20/2007Returned from Senate with amendment
SF0054Hibbing Area Redevelopment Agency dissolved, and assets and liabilities transferred to the Hibbin...05/18/2007Senate concurrence and repassage
SF2311Supportive housing for long term homeless bond issue and appropriation05/17/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0805Health plan coverage for hearing aids requirements modified.05/14/2007Governor's action Approval 05/10/07
SF2089Omnibus jobs and economic development appropriations05/08/2007Governor's action Veto Ch. 55 05/07/07
SF0514Minnesota Family Investment Program unpaid work for cash assistance regulated.05/01/2007Received from Senate
SF2271HOME line grant for tenant hotline services program04/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1133St. Louis County civil service director provisions modified.04/23/2007Governor's action Approval 04/20/07
SF2250Hibbing sewer and water extensions bond issue and appropriation04/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1967Community based energy development pilot projects appropriation04/16/2007Author added Sparks
SF2233Invention board appropriation04/16/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2234Eveleth wastewater treatment facility construction bond issue and appropriation04/16/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2193Aurora wastewater treatment facility improvements grant bond issue and appropriation03/30/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2194Iron Junction sewer and water extensions bond issue and appropriation03/30/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2195White road and trail project bond issue and appropriation03/30/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1769Prevailing wage law remedies and enforcement03/27/2007Committee report: To pass as amended
SF2166Virginia industrial park development grant bond issue and appropriation03/27/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1173Iron Range Miners memorial forest establishment03/26/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Environment and Natural Resources
SF2140Construction management education program03/24/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1970Northeastern Minnesota Mesabi range educational needs study03/22/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF2060Resolution to replace the fast track trade authority system03/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2061Alcohol abstinence restriction drivers license provisions modification03/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2062Laurentian energy authority renewable biomass energy production bond issue and appropriation03/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1585Medical assistance payment rate increase for dental services; revenue paid by dental providers in...03/21/2007Author added Olson, M.
SF0473Independent living skills access and transition provisions; centers for independent living regula...03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1656Farm wineries on sale liquor license permission03/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0639Disabled persons assistive technology study and appropriation03/07/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1586Global Warming Preparedness Act of 200703/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1521Teachers retirement association additional benefit entitlement03/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0414Minnesota Technology, Inc. small business growth acceleration program establishment02/28/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF1327House of representatives PELRA inclusion02/28/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1339Workers compensation injured workers continued health coverage and attorney fees payment requirem...02/28/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1160Public utilities conservation reinvestment program expenditures provisions modification02/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1191Income tax credit for volunteer ambulance attendants and firefighters02/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0991Independent school district #698, Floodwood; fund transfer02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0382School health and physical education requirements02/15/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF0734Head start program funding increase02/15/2007Author added Rest
SF0867Centers for independent living appropriation02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0876Virginia B'nai Abraham Synagogue historical preservation appropriation02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0909University of Minnesota employees general compensation increase appropriation02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0737Bioscience business development program appropriations02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0757Youthbuild program appropriation02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0770Teacher education and compensation helps (TEACH) program02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0773Minnesota state colleges and universities supplemental instructional appropriation in lieu of tui...02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0776University of Minnesota regent candidate advisory council abolishment02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0500Transportation certificates for highway and transit infrastructure projects funding purposes02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0542St. Louis county variance issuance requirement02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0562Disabled hunters permit provisions modification02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0440Taxpayers Transportation Accountability Act02/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0472Judiciary branch employees political activities restriction prohibition02/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0129Renewable energy standards; large energy facilities certificate of need regulation; transmission ...01/18/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0119No-fault automobile insurance basic economic loss benefits termination or denial restriction01/17/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0083Minnesota minerals 21st century fund appropriation01/16/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0046State agencies appropriations continuation01/11/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0061Drivers license duplicate issuance authority for no alcohol restrictions01/11/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0062American flags and related items sale regulation01/11/2007Introduction and first reading


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SF3140Boiler operation licensing procedures changed, and rulemaking authorized.05/19/2008Secretary of State Ch. 309 05/15/08
SF3860Firefighter standards and training board duties modification and firefighter licensing standards ...05/08/2008Authors added Tomassoni; Larson; Day
HF3292School trust fund lands management provided, school trust fund land return improvements provided,...05/05/2008Referred to Finance
SF3218Workers' Compensation Advisory Council recommendations adopted.05/05/2008Governor's action Approval 04/30/08
SF3853Northwest Airlines and state agreements enforcement04/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SR0193A senate resolution honoring the University of Minnesota Duluth women's hockey team04/24/2008Introduction
SF3847National army museum appropriation04/23/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3450State veterans cemeteries authorized and regulated.04/07/2008Received from Senate
SF2811Permanent school fund lands management authority modifications; advisory committee reporting requ...03/31/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF3072Constitutional amendment for legislature or presiding officers to call a special session03/25/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Rules and Administration
SF3169Business subsidy provisions modification03/25/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Taxes
SF3788Wage credit use restrictions for employees owning or related to owners of a family business repeal03/19/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3790Resolution to require the acknowledgment of agent orange exposure as a cause of Parkinson's disease03/19/2008Introduction and first reading
SF0065Great Lakes; President and Congress memorialized, by resolution, to protect the Great Lakes from ...03/18/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
SF2886State budget requirements modifications03/17/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF2538Capital investments bonding and appropriations03/13/2008Committee report: To pass as amended
SF3702Extended employment services appropriation03/13/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3447Firefighter standards and training board duties modification and firefighter licensing standards ...03/10/2008Author added Tomassoni
SF3601Crime of fourth degree assault against utility company employees expansion03/10/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3602Resolution to terminate federalization and deployment of national guard in Iraq03/10/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3630Voluntary statewide lump-sum volunteer firefighter retirement plan03/10/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2313Ice hockey as state sport designation03/06/2008Committee report: To pass
SF3115JOBZ program provisions modifications; regional emerging business investment tax credit03/06/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Taxes
SF3271Small business investment company credit03/06/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF3495Life Settlements Act03/06/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3558Alcohol consumption by young adults03/06/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3489High school students life plan requirement03/05/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3490Power of you postsecondary education program establishment and appropriation03/05/2008Introduction and first reading
SR0151A senate resolution congratulating Caleb Anderson of Century College for being named Minnesota's ...03/05/2008Introduction
SF3409Hennepin Carver workforce investment board appropriation03/03/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3186Public facilities authority wastewater infrastructure funding and credit enhanced bond program an...02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3222Rochester Lifetrack Resources grant appropriation02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3279Fireworks explosives lawful limit increase02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3086St. Louis county tax-forfeited land sale02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3114Construction subcontractors prompt payment requirement02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2957University of Minnesota Duluth Voss-Kovach hall civil engineering addition bond issue and appropr...02/21/2008Introduction and first reading
SR0143A senate resolution recognizing students during National Student Employment Week02/20/2008Introduction
SF2593Permanent school fund subtraction elimination02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2619Bemidji regional event center construction grant bond issue and appropriation02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2643Housing finance agency (HFA) neighborhood land trusts bond issue and appropriation; neighborhood ...02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2663Plumbers license application time extension02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2664Steele county Minnesota wildlife art museum construction grant bond issue and appropriation02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2705St. Paul RiverCentre loan repayment forgiveness02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2709St. Paul convention center bond issue and appropriation02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
HF0548Omnibus state government finance bill appropriating money for general legislative and administrat...05/21/2007Returned from Senate with amendment
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
SF0167Unemployment insurance policy, housekeeping, and style changes provided; rules incorporated into ...05/20/2007H adopted SCC report and repassed bill
SF1075State Board of Investment required to divest from certain investments related to Sudan.05/19/2007Returned from House
SF2325Amateur sports commission baseball parks proposal requirement05/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2328Minnesota Health Care Act05/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0961Shoreland resorts regulated.05/18/2007Senate concurrence and repassage
SF0563Renewable electric energy development benefits economic strategy required, and Legislative Electr...05/17/2007Returned from House with amendment
SF2308Public ice facilities bond issue and appropriation05/17/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1186Minnesota Public Facilities Authority Act and Pollution Control Agency project priority rule modi...05/16/2007Returned from House
HF0116Customer sales and service call center requirements imposed.05/15/2007General Orders: Progress
SF0471State agencies contracting out of previously eliminated jobs restrictions05/14/2007Chief author stricken Pappas
SF2295Compensation council legislators, judges and constitutional officers salaries establishment05/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0162Customer sales or service call center requirements imposition05/10/2007HF substituted on General Orders HF116
SF0372Ticket scalping prohibition repealed.05/09/2007Governor's action Approval 05/07/07
SF1764Minnesota travel green program04/27/2007Comm rpt: Adopt previous comm report
SF2274Warroad public facilities replacement bond issue and appropriation04/27/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1278State government best value defined, and acquisition and competitive bidding provisions modified.04/18/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
SF0444Minnesota youth program appropriations04/16/2007Author added Lourey
SF1677Hair braiding regulation04/11/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
HF0736Ambulance service personnel longevity award and incentive program renamed the Cooper/Sams volunte...04/10/2007Secretary of State Ch. 11 04/02/07
SF1057High pressure piping systems board establishment03/29/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF2186Wood products manufacturing plant maintenance after closure03/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2039Workers compensation advisory council recommendations adoption03/23/2007Author stricken Rosen
SF2110School districts integration revenue modification03/23/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0153Income tax credit for employer postsecondary education expenses03/22/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Taxes
SF0636Emergency medical services award incentive program name change to Cooper/Sams volunteer ambulance...03/21/2007HF substituted on General Orders HF736
SF1939Labor organization protection and employer influence regulation03/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1535Mental illness and severe emotional disturbance care providers safety and protection training req...03/15/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Business, Industry and Jobs
SF1803Minnesota conservation corps (MCC) summer youth program for deaf students grant appropriation03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1861Employee protections from employer retaliation; commissioner of labor and industry investigative ...03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0196Reverse mortgage incentive program03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF0260Timber permits voluntary termination03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1052Income tax credit for affordable housing contributions03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Taxes
SF1169Municipalities bond issuance authority for postemployment benefits to retired officers and employ...03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Taxes
SF1205Rural renewable energy and economic development consortium and appropriation03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1303Nanotechnology development fund03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1354Technical assistance and business training program appropriation03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF1458Bioscience business development and commercialization grants appropriation03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1747Amusement games regulation03/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0797Jobs and economic development appropriations; construction codes and licensing provisions recodif...03/08/2007Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance
SF1617Trunk highway projects federal matching funds bond sale and appropriations; highway trust account03/08/2007Author added Tomassoni
SF1631Lawful gambling tax rates temporary reductions03/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1655Hotel fire inspections appropriation and hotel inspection fees repeal03/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0329State employees compensation for partial government shutdown03/07/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF1334Minority enterprise retention appropriation03/07/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF1572Agent wagering establishment03/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1594Homestead resorts tier I market value modification03/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1599Cigarette distributor taxation discount03/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1619St. Louis county heritage and arts center studies and planning activities appropriation03/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0165Greater Minnesota business development investments program03/05/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF0618Plumbers restricted license and practice regulation03/05/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1471Natural resources research institute silvicultural research appropriation03/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1473Opportunities industrialization centers appropriation03/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1529Upper Sioux community water system improvement appropriation03/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1386Iron range resources and rehabilitation board membership modifications03/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1394Proctor additional sales and use tax imposition authority and bonding authority increase03/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1428Minitex program appropriation03/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0804Ainsworth lumber company employees unemployment benefits addition02/28/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF1381Commission serving deaf and hard of hearing people appropriation02/28/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0850Tax forfeited lands timber sales authorization02/26/2007Withdrawn and re-referred to Environment and Natural Resources
SF1209Sales tax exemption for Willmar wastewater treatment facility construction materials, supplies an...02/26/2007Introduction 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
SF1261Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1267Consumer Assurance of Radiologic Excellence Act02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1272WomenVenture appropriation02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1129Amusement devices sales taxation treatment02/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1130Amusement devices sales tax definition exclusion02/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0573Lifetrack Resources immigrant/refugee collaborative employment programs appropriation02/21/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF1068Propane prepurchasing funding for low income home energy assistance program02/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1079University of Minnesota Midwest bioenergy research center appropriation02/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1121Northshore Express intercity rail initiative bond issue and appropriation02/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0176University of Minnesota and Mayo foundation biotechnology and medical genomics research partnersh...02/19/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF0976Union organizing state funds use prohibition02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0995HIRED industry sector training initiatives appropriation02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1002Extended employment services for persons with disabilities appropriation02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1030Disabled persons increased employment opportunities nonprofit organization grant appropriation02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1044Truth in taxation property tax program study02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0786Higher education student grant program modifications02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0844Capital investments bonding and appropriations02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0861Mental illness employment support services grants appropriation02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0693Duluth children's museum appropriation02/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0694Duluth children's museum early childhood learning space appropriation02/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0597Bois Forte Band of Chippewa renewable energy grant02/07/2007