Jim Vickerman
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75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Capitol Building, Room 226St. Paul, MN 55155-1606651.296.5650



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Biography
Home:TracyHome Address:2252 221st St 56175Home Phone:507.629.4878Born:05/01/1931Family:Married, spouse Wava, 6 childrenOccupation:Farmer, former county commissioner
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SF3683Omnibus agriculture and veteran policy bill, and money appropriated.05/13/2008Governor's action Approval 05/12/08
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
SF2462Rock and Nobles counties Buffalo Ridge regional railroad authority loan forgiveness agreement04/23/2008Committee report: To pass as amended
SF3474Rock County auditor-treasurer appointment process provided.04/23/2008Governor's action Approval 04/21/08
HF2599Memorial Day observances county expenditure limit increased.04/21/2008Secretary of State Ch. 192 04/17/08
HF3220Nonprofit organization grants authorized by political subdivisions.04/21/2008S adopted CC report and repassed bill
SF2983Pesticide and fertilizer registration, permit, license or certification applications revocation a...04/16/2008Gen Ord: Stricken & returned to author
SF3473Jackson County auditor-treasurer office made appointive.04/07/2008Received from Senate
SR0184A senate resolution congratulating the Ellsworth high school boys basketball team on winning the ...04/07/2008Introduction
SF2929Local government units nonprofit organizations grants authorization04/03/2008HF substituted on Calendar HF3220
SF3050Minnesota Agriculture Education Leadership Council expiration date modified.03/28/2008Referred by Chair to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs Finance Division
SF3262NextGen energy board member addition and expiration date elimination; prior appropriation modific...03/19/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF3346Special transportation services medical assistance reimbursement rate increases03/19/2008Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance
SF2724Biodiesel fuel provisions modifications; tiered biodiesel content goal requirements; B20 panel es...03/17/2008Comm 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
SF3633Supplemental veterans, military affairs and board of animal health provisions and appropriations03/13/2008Authors added Erickson Ropes; Dille; Skogen; Koering
SF3344Independent school district #671, Hills-Beaver Creek; permanent fund transfer03/03/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3345Special transportation service providers motor fuel and sales tax exemptions03/03/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3347Brokers and coordinators dispatching medical transportation services prohibition03/03/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3051Deceased military personnel list requirement02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2725Veterans homes improvements and betterments bond issue and appropriation02/20/2008Author added Bonoff
SF2735Cottonwood county intermediate care facility relocation02/18/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2594Dairy investment matching grant program creation02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2376Lewis and Clark rural water system grant bond sale authorization reductions and appropriations mo...02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2457Windom fire hall bond issue and appropriation02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2458Mountain Lake fire and ambulance facility construction grant bond issue and appropriation02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2459Worthington fire hall construction grant bond issue and appropriation02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2460Jackson county regional environmental science and natural education center construction grant bon...02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2461Minnesota River basin projects floodplain management grant bond issue and appropriation02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2463Counties Memorial Day observances funding increase02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2464Windom dam capital improvements grant bond issue and appropriation02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2501Worthington regional hospital employees privatized PERA benefits02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF0590Montgomery GI Bill; a resolution exhorting Congress to reform GI Bill for the Selected Reserves t...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veter...
SF0886Global marketplace; a resolution memorializing the President and Congress to promote the United S...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Higher Education and Work Force Develo...
SF2226Private cemeteries provisions clarified.05/19/2007H adopted SCC report and repassed bill
SF2293Jackson county prairie ecology center bond issue and appropriation05/10/2007Introduction and first reading
HF2227Omnibus agricultural and veterans affairs bill appropriating money; modifying revenue and fund di...05/08/2007Secretary of State Ch. 45 05/04/07
SF1925Omnibus agricultural, veterans and military affairs appropriations04/18/2007HF substituted by motion [HF2227]
HF0274Rural Finance Authority agricultural loan funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.04/10/2007Secretary of State Ch. 16 04/02/07
SF2205Special motor vehicle license plates for disabled veterans03/31/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2175Lakefield nursing home employees PERA benefits03/28/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2182Gasoline and special fuel tax rate increase and motor vehicle sales tax revenue deposit modificat...03/28/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0227Rural finance authority loan programs participation bond issue and appropriation03/24/2007HF substituted by motion HF274
SF0379Minnesota River basin projects floodplain management grant appropriation03/14/2007Author added Frederickson
SF1789World War II veterans memorial dedication appropriation03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1670Veterans affairs appropriations03/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1591Minnesota west community and technical college and Worthington YMCA facility construction land le...03/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1515Military and veterans affairs appropriations03/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1389Invasive aquatic species research appropriation03/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1390Bovine spongiform encephalopathy mitigation and outreach efforts appropriation03/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1391Farmland row crops conversion to perennial grasses study appropriation03/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1431Worthington Campbell soup factory site cleanup grant prior appropriation clarification03/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0286Medical assistance operating payment rate adjustment for low payment rate nursing facilities02/26/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1063E85 vehicles registration renewal notice requirement02/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1088Local government interim ordinance adoption public hearing requirement02/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0592Lewis and Clark rural water system grant appropriation conversion02/19/2007Author added Dille
SF1000Property tax agricultural homestead minimum acreage requirement modification02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1001Environment, natural resources and agriculture appropriations02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1038Sustainable agriculture demonstration grants appropriation02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0870Property tax agricultural property abutting public water valuation02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0076Income and franchise tax credit for dairy operations investment02/08/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Taxes
SF0591FARMZ designation for agricultural processing facilities02/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0328Dairy stabilization loan program02/01/2007Author added Koering
SF0433Worthington agricultural based bioscience training and testing center grant appropriation02/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0327Independent school district #2895, Jackson County Central; permanent fund transfer01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0160Income tax subtraction for military pay, pension or retirement income01/25/2007Author added Frederickson
SF0216Soil and water conservation districts general service grants appropriation01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0285Extended employment services for persons with disabilities appropriation01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0030Income tax subtraction for military pension or retirement income01/22/2007Authors added Wiger; Sparks; Sieben; Senjem


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SF2492LCCMR funding recommendations for environment and natural resources05/18/2008Conference committee report#
SF3281Veterans Health Care Advisory Council created.05/15/2008Referred by Chair to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs Finance Division
SF3879Autism spectrum disorder behavioral health coverage for children and young adults; autism spectru...05/15/2008Introduction and first reading
SR0205A senate resolution honoring the memory of W.W. "Bill" Thompson of Brainerd05/12/2008Introduction
SF3847National army museum appropriation04/23/2008Introduction and first reading
SF1218Absent voters procedures and requirements modified, and privacy of voter registration information...04/21/2008Governor's action Approval 04/17/08
SF3622Uniform Municipal Contracting Law; Contract threshold subjective amount requirements changed.04/21/2008Governor's action Approval 04/17/08
HF3240Minnesota's Mexican-American veterans authorized to place a plaque in the court of honor on the C...04/14/2008Secretary of State Ch. 184 04/10/08
SF3450State veterans cemeteries authorized and regulated.04/07/2008Received from Senate
SF2884Meeker, McLeod, Jackson and Pennington counties nursing facilities medical assistance payment rat...03/27/2008Author added Stumpf
SF3006Mexican-American veterans capitol grounds memorial plaque placement03/25/2008HF substituted on General Orders HF3240
SF3055Military reservist economic injury loan program03/25/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF3165Animal chiropractic care requirements establishment03/25/2008Committee report: To pass as amended
SF3376Posttraumatic stress disorder screening requirement and disposition options for certain defendant...03/19/2008Author added Clark
SR0160A senate resolution recognizing March 31, 2008 as Civilian Conservation Corps member appreciation...03/18/2008Introduction
SF1402President Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Bill to Preserve Agricultural, Forest, Wildlife and Open Sp...03/13/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Rules and Administration
SF2750World War II armed forces commemorative medallions distribution appropriation03/13/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF2834School districts lease levy authority increase03/13/2008Author added Wergin
SF3277Wound prevention and care formulary demonstration project03/13/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
HF3139Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence certification recognized, drug use...03/11/2008Received from House
SF3575Saline amniocentesis abortion procedure prohibition03/10/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3578Tax-forfeited land proceeds special assessment apportionment03/10/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3595WIC coupons organic food use03/10/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2878Program for the assessment of veterinary education equivalence (PAVE) certificate recognition03/05/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF3462Special veteran motor vehicle license plates surcharge repeal03/05/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2405Income tax subtraction for military pension or retirement income03/03/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Taxes
SF2704Livestock investment grant program02/25/2008Author added Erickson Ropes
SF3016Big Lake ice arena grant bond issue and appropriation02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3032Counties Memorial day observances funding increase02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2931Crime of identity theft expansion to use of identity to obtain employment02/21/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2946Fergus Falls and Luverne nursing facilities medical assistance operating payment rates increase02/21/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2207Big Lake ice arena appropriation02/20/2008Withdrawn and returned to author
SF2862Water and soil resources board soil and water conservation district supervisors appointment autho...02/20/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2748School districts wind energy revenue payments restoration02/18/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2751Property tax agricultural homestead treatment extension to brothers and sisters02/18/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2595Litchfield wastewater treatment facility bond issue and appropriation02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2404Disabled veterans free lifetime state park permit issuance02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2456Wright county Bertram chain of lakes regional park bond issue and appropriation02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2514Independent school district #411, Balaton; fund transfer02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF1405Livestock compensation provisions modified.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veter...
SF2349Southwest regional amateur sports facility bond issue and appropriation05/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2363School districts salary differential assistance for members of the military05/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2334Sauk Centre veterans facility 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
SF2308Public ice facilities bond issue and appropriation05/17/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2301Kandiyohi county veterans facility bond issue and appropriation05/15/2007Introduction and first reading
HF0272Firearms safety and usage training certificates continuation provided while soldiers and essentia...05/10/2007Secretary of State Ch. 51 05/09/07
HF0293Environment and natural resources appropriations; legislative citizen commission on Minnesota res...05/04/2007Secretary of State Ch. 30 05/03/07
HF1594National Guard reenlistment bonus program expanded, and academic awards provided.04/30/2007Secretary of State Ch. 21 04/26/07
SF2059Minnesota Veterans Homes Board qualifications and executive director requirements modified.04/30/2007Received from Senate
SF2255Teachers retirement association additional benefit entitlement04/23/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0642Ditch buffers requirements modified; annual drainage authority reports required and drainage repa...04/20/2007Referred by Chair to Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division
SF0683Veterans home employees granted commissary privileges when working double shifts.04/20/2007Referred by Chair to Housing Policy and Finance and Public Health Finance Division
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
SF1704Wetland conservation provisions modifications04/17/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Agriculture and Veterans
SF1589Pesticide application regulations, rulemaking and appropriation04/16/2007Author stricken Koering
SF1472Open air swine basins prohibition extension04/13/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Environment and Natural Resources
SF2227Marshall Minnesota emergency response and industry training (MERIT) center bond issue and appropr...04/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0350Veterans day personal day of leave for school staff employees04/11/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Education
SF0952Reenlistment bonus program expansion to commissioning; tuition and textbook reimbursement grant p...03/28/2007HF substituted on General Orders HF1594
SF0957National guard nonappropriated fund instrumentality03/28/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF0156I-94 designated as Purple Heart Trail.03/27/2007Received from Senate
SF0699Military service state licenses and certificates of registration for firearm training continuatio...03/23/2007HF substituted on General Orders HF272
SF0251Resolution for Rochester veterans outpatient clinic name change to Corporal Chuck Lindberg clinic03/22/2007Cons Cal: Stricken and re-referred to Rules and Administration
SF1137Wetland conservation provisions modifications03/22/2007Committee report: Amended
SF2074Cellulose biofuel and chemical development03/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1318Firearms safety certificate veterans exemption03/21/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Environment and Natural Resources
SF2009Noxious weed eradication provisions modifications03/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1913Mankato civic center area and Minnesota state university Mankato women's hockey development cente...03/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0687JOBZ treatment for biodiesel fuel plants extension03/14/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Taxes
SF0956Microbial pesticide applicator licensure study03/14/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1560Terrestrial and geologic carbon sequestration assessments and appropriation03/14/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF0655Minnesota agricultural fertilizer research and education council and program; fertilizer, soil am...03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1205Rural renewable energy and economic development consortium and appropriation03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1244Rural wind energy development program and revolving loan fund establishment03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1734Sales tax exemption for charitable gambling equipment; charitable gambling taxes repeal03/12/2007Introduction and first reading
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
SF0480Bioenergy initiatives, bond issue and appropriations03/08/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1622Invasive species emergency management authorization and appropriation03/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1654School districts greater Minnesota facilities aid grant program establishment03/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0366Redwood River canoe and boating route designation03/07/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1541Combat veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder alternative sentencing option03/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1446Income tax military service credit increase03/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1337Nicollet county road reconstruction appropriation02/28/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1359Silver star families of America day designation02/28/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1373Nonhospital performed abortions penalty imposition02/28/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1383Big Marine park reserve bond issue and appropriation02/28/2007Introduction 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
SF1234Constitutional amendment for abortion services state funds use restriction02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1235Constitutional amendment for no constitutional right to abortion02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1127Ombudsman for older Minnesotans office additional staff position appropriation02/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0323Criminal offenders in county or regional jails booking fees increase02/21/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1065Property tax exemption for disabled veterans homesteads02/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1084Identity theft statute of limitations02/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0965Income tax credit for adoption expenses02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1026Minnesota institute for sustainable agriculture alternative livestock research and outreach appro...02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1027University of Minnesota organic research and education initiative02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1039Organic certification cost-share and sustainable agriculture demonstration grants appropriation02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0282Angling license fee modification02/15/2007Comm rpt: No recommendation, re-ref to Finance
SF0408Military veterans and families tuition reimbursement program02/15/2007Author added Pappas
SF0807Property tax refunds military disability pay household income exclusion02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0821Disabled veterans rest camp bond issue and appropriation02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0838Abortion state health programs funding limitation02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0867Centers for independent living appropriation02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0698Firearms safety certificate soldiers, veterans and peace officers exemption02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0703Farm enhancement loan program02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0704Beginning farmer program income tax credits02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0709Shooting ranges target sales taxation treatment02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0735Hastings veterans home supportive housing bond issue and appropriation02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0749Water and soil resources board membership expansion02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0781Adult basic education aid increase02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0287Beginning farmer program income tax credits02/08/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Taxes
SF0668Transportation department Mankato headquarters facility construction bond issue and appropriation02/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0166Regional development commissions local planning assistance programs02/05/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF0309Lawful gambling tax rate reductions02/05/2007Author added Larson
SF0494Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota bond issue and appropriation02/05/2007Introduction 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
SF0530Blue Earth county Rapidan dam foundation and hydraulics study appropriation02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0531Waseca agricultural interpretive center appropriation02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0450Environment and natural resources appropriations; legislative citizen commission on Minnesota res...02/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0451Minnesota state university Mankato Trafton hall capital improvements bond issue and appropriation02/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0472Judiciary branch employees political activities restriction prohibition02/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0487Military honor guard members reimbursement grants02/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0326Unclaimed lottery prize money allocation modification01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0338Winnebago museum grant and Wells Depot historic preservation grant appropriations; Minnesota hist...01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0346PAVE certificate recognition; human drug veterinary use; equine teeth floating services; universi...01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0365Minnesota river trail loop extension01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0141State parks and recreation areas operations and state trail operations and maintenance appropriat...01/25/2007Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance
SF0222Legislative commission on high school reform establishment01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0253Minnesota GI bill program01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0284Rural Minnesota Catch-Up Credit01/25/2007Introduction 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
SF0028Resolution to amend no child left behind act01/18/2007Author added Hann
SF0151Independent school district #2884, Red Rock Central; permanent fund transfer01/18/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0120Veterans memorial grant program establishment and appropriation01/17/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0087Farming definition expansion to spring water bottling01/16/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0042Independent school district #81, Comfrey; permanent fund transfer01/11/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0032Veterans preference use by parent of disabled veteran01/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0035Sales and use tax exemption for grain bins and fencing materials01/08/2007Introduction and first reading