Betsy L. Wergin
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100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.State Office Building, Room 145St. Paul, MN 55155-1206651.296.8075

sen.betsy.wergin@senate.mn


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CommitteesBack to Top Capital Investment, Ranking Minority Member Agriculture and Veterans Finance - Agriculture and Veterans Budget and Policy Division Finance - E-12 Education Budget Division Health, Housing and Family SecurityBills 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: 2002, re-elected 2006Term: 2ndSpecial Legislative ConcernsBack to TopEducation, transportation, health care.Biographical DetailsBack to TopHome:PrincetonHome Address:14021 311th Ave 55371Home Phone:763.389.3843Born:03/04/1952Family:Married, spouse

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SF3377Furniture Fire Safety Act repealed.05/15/2008Returned from House
SF3227Resident reimbursement classification, Alzheimer's disease facilities, and nursing home moratoriu...04/30/2008Governor's action Approval 04/24/08
SF3677Curt Eastlund memorial bridge designation04/23/2008Withdrawn and returned to author
SF3268Public hearing interim use ordinances authorized.04/10/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF1219Milk truck weight exemption sunset date repealed.03/25/2008Secretary of State Ch. 159 03/20/08
SF3798Marriage dissolution prevention03/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF1739Grieving Parents Act03/13/2008Chief author stricken Bonoff
SF3575Saline amniocentesis abortion procedure prohibition03/10/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3624Debt service limit for state financed capital investments03/10/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3434Fish house licensing requirements modification03/04/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3418Fishing houses, shelters and dark houses left on ice dates and times modifications03/03/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3228Nursing facility case mix classification provisions modification02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3229Nursing home license suspension and revocation process modification02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3265Natural resources department, Ojibwe tribes and the Great Lakes Indian fish and wildlife commissi...02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3269Wetland restoration order drafting modification02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3270Turkey license eligibility modification02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3318Pharmacist prescription substitution for immunosuppressant drug prohibition02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2887Capital investments bonding and appropriations02/25/2008Withdrawn and re-referred to Capital Investment
SF3016Big Lake ice arena grant bond issue and appropriation02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3022Wright, Mille Lacs and Rice counties nursing facilities medical assistance payment rate increase02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3033Platte River watershed dam bond issue and appropriation02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2207Big Lake ice arena appropriation02/20/2008Withdrawn and returned to author
SF2888School districts health care program outreach requirements repeal02/20/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2600Angling and fish house license period modification02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2602Mille Lacs county albino deer hunting prohibition02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2692Wetland conservation enforcement rulemaking requirement02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF1285Agricultural chemical incident provisions modified, and fee eliminated.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veter...
SF1388Feed law provisions modified, and penalties expanded.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veter...
SF1396Fair market value determination clarified in certain dedication proceedings.05/19/2007Returned from House
SF2330Princeton regional public safety facility bond issue and appropriation05/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0303Municipal boundary adjustment provisions modified, and advisory task force extended.05/18/2007Senate concurrence and repassage
SF2266Public pension plans joint and survivor annuity benefits mandatory selection requirement04/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1148Medical service personnel exempted from prohibition on use of headphones while operating an ambul...04/24/2007Received from Senate
SF2064Education for children with disabilities task force04/16/2007Author added Saltzman
SF2164Isle sales and use tax imposition and bonding authority04/13/2007Withdrawn and returned to author
SF0159Capital equipment sales tax imposition and refund elimination04/11/2007Author added Michel
SF2197Milk truck weight exemption sunset date removal03/30/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2170Income tax subtraction for capital gains03/27/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2129Sales tax exemption for Princeton wastewater treatment facility and public safety building materi...03/24/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2065Automatic sprinkler system for places of worship requirement exemption03/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2082Cities special levies shared with townships levy limits exemption03/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1759Growing school districts pupil unit count increase03/21/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF1801Speed limits on local roads study and report requirement03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1719Sales tax exemption for Milaca water treatment facility03/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0572School bus driver physical examination requirements satisfied by Federal Aviation Administration ...03/08/2007Received from Senate
SF1659Sales tax exemption for Sherburne county public works building construction materials, supplies a...03/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0255Veteran-owned small businesses designated as targeted group of businesses for purposes of awardin...03/05/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
SF1418PERA police and fire fund joint and survivor annuity authorization03/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0342Economic development abatement authority extension02/28/2007Chief author stricken Ingebrigtsen
SF1353Clear Lake/Clearwater sewer treatment facility bond issue and appropriation02/28/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1365Property appraisal requirements by transportation commissioner02/28/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0178Wright, Mille Lacs, Isanti, Pine, Kannabec, Meeker and Chisago counties and Duluth nursing facili...02/26/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF0389School districts debt service levies calculation tax base modification02/26/2007Withdrawn and re-referred to Taxes
SF1254Nursing facilities specialized services; reimbursement and operating payment rates modifications;...02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1295Cities local sales taxes imposition and bonding authority02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0298Peace officer standards and training (POST) board appropriation increase02/19/2007Author added Higgins
SF0790Independent school district #480, Onamia; additional levy authorization02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0844Capital investments bonding and appropriations02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0746Vaccines containing mercury (thimerosal) notification requirement02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0747Rural residential districts city streets speed limit02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0670Highways, local roads and bridges appropriations02/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0671Cable and satellite television customers choice requirements02/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0571St. Louis county group residential housing rate modification02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0353Special motor vehicle license plates for pink ribbon breast cancer awareness01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0254Mental health ombudsman term limit01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0283Public access outdoors program01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0205MinnesotaCare program income definition veterans aid and attendance benefits exclusion01/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0090Income and franchise tax credit for dairy operations investment01/16/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0040Income, franchise and property tax refunds federal conforming provisions01/11/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0033Income tax subtraction for military pension or retirement income01/08/2007Introduction and first reading


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF3796Council authorized to establish salaries and per diem for legislators, Citizen Compensation Counc...05/18/2008Special Order
SF3563Continuing care provisions changes made, licensing fines and senior nutrition appropriations clar...05/17/2008Governor's action Approval 05/15/08
SF3193Adoption record and original birth certificate governing provisions modified.05/16/2008Governor's action Veto
SF3793Constitutional amendment for a council to prescribe salaries for legislators and executive officers05/16/2008Author stricken Wergin
HF3643Individual sewage treatment system professional licensing requirements modified.05/08/2008House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
SR0203A senate resolution recognizing September 2008 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month05/08/2008Introduction
SF2796Early childhood education programs teaching employment requirements modified.05/07/2008Governor's action Approval 05/04/08
HF2904Natural disaster assistance procedures established for state agencies.04/30/2008Secretary of State Ch. 247 04/28/08
HF3662Public hearing and testimony provided before making an appointment to fill county board vacancy, ...04/30/2008Secretary of State Ch. 246 04/28/08
HF3138Compensation plan required for employees of the legislative auditor and plan subject to legislati...04/21/2008Secretary of State Ch. 194 04/17/08
HF3357Municipal boundary changes provided, and chief administrative law judge powers and duties imposed.04/21/2008Secretary of State Ch. 196 04/17/08
SF1018Physical therapy licensure provisions changed.04/21/2008Governor's action Approval 04/17/08
SF2607Natural disaster recovery state assistance framework and procedures04/16/2008HF substituted on General Orders HF2904
SF3326Agricultural chemical provisions changed for corrective action cost payments.04/10/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
SF3412Medium-speed electric vehicles defined, medium-speed electric vehicles required to be registered ...04/07/2008Received from Senate
SF3208Municipal boundary adjustments provisions modifications04/02/2008HF substituted on General Orders HF3357
SF3378County board and city council vacancies public hearing requirement04/02/2008HF substituted on General Orders HF3662
SF3803Police and fire plan disability benefit increase03/27/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3799Physical therapy insurance coverage for progressive conditions03/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3327Food handler and food sanitary provisions modifications; goat milk somatic cell count limit modif...03/17/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF3764Income tax maximum long term care insurance premiums credit increase03/17/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2816School districts state employee health insurance plan participation study03/13/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Judiciary
SF2834School districts lease levy authority increase03/13/2008Author added Wergin
SF3735Living at home/block nurse program funding03/13/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3578Tax-forfeited land proceeds special assessment apportionment03/10/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3606Proposed health coverage mandates evaluation process modification03/10/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3452Youth violence prevention task force03/05/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3361School districts debt service equalization program modifications03/03/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3386Individual sewage treatment system professionals licensing requirement modification03/03/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3408Postsecondary enrollment options program modifications03/03/2008Introduction and first reading
SF1606Child joint physical custody presumption02/25/2008Author added Scheid
SF1780Mercury free vaccines preference02/25/2008Chief auth stricken, shown as co-auth Torres Ray
SF2982Minneapolis firefighters relief association investment related postretirement adjustment modifica...02/25/2008Author added Rest
SF3142St. Cloud state university asset preservation bond issue and appropriation02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3143St. Cloud technical college asset preservation bond issue and appropriation02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2620Public employment labor agreements and compensation plans ratification; zoological board administ...02/20/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF2855Willmar Rice memorial hospital employees privatized PERA benefits02/20/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2813School facilities formulas, alternative facilities revenue and deferred maintenance revenue and l...02/18/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2543Sartell central Minnesota regional parks and trails bond issue and appropriation02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2611Level III sex offenders tracking and monitoring requirements02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2617No child left behind act implementation nullification and revocation02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2681Immigration law enforcement noncooperation ordinances and policies prohibition; immigration relat...02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2682Library accessibility and improvement grants bond issue and appropriation02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2414Sartell central Minnesota regional parks and trails bond issue and appropriation02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2477St. Cloud state university Brown and Centennial halls and student service building renovation and...02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF0252Elk River designated as Minnesota's energy city.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
SF2348Public ice facilities bond issue and appropriation05/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0430Omnibus pension bill.05/20/2007House conferees Murphy, M.; Smith; Thissen; Kahn; Nelson
SR0118A senate resolution honoring Bob Boese of Cambridge for his lifelong dedication to Minnesota libr...05/18/2007Introduction
SF2287Capitol renovation bond issue and appropriation05/15/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Capital Investment
SF2302Sales tax exemption for St. Cloud police and fire stations construction materials and supplies05/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1073State labor agreements and compensation plans ratified.05/14/2007Governor's action Approval 05/10/07
SF2267Oakland Park nursing home employees PERA benefits04/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2245Anoka county forensic crime lab construction bond issue and appropriation04/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2237Resolution urging congress to fully fund nuclear waste storage04/17/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1439Character development education revenue pilot program appropriation04/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF1642School calendar pilot program establishment04/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF0873Anoka county regional forensic crime laboratory construction grant bond issue and appropriation04/11/2007Chief auth stricken, shown as co-auth Wergin
SR0073A senate resolution congratulating the Buffalo high school boys basketball team on winning the 20...04/11/2007Introduction
HF0274Rural Finance Authority agricultural loan funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.04/10/2007Secretary of State Ch. 16 04/02/07
SR0070A senate resolution congratulating the Buffalo high school Mock Trial team on winning the 2007 Mo...03/31/2007Introduction
SF2113Petition for rule adoption state agency requirements modification03/29/2007Author added Wergin
SF2160Constitutional amendment to recognize marriage as union between one man and one woman03/27/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0227Rural finance authority loan programs participation bond issue and appropriation03/24/2007HF substituted by motion HF274
SF0503School districts career and technical education programs course credits recognition authorization03/15/2007Author added Olson, G.
SF1884Early childhood developmental screening refusal due to conscientiously held beliefs03/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1817Schools timely employment contracts financial incentives03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1826Adolescent residential treatment center study03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0036Ambulance service and interfacility transfers provisions modifications03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF0594Adoption assistance program modification03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF1320Hearing aid and instrument loan bank appropriation03/12/2007Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance
SF14253R high schools and academic rigor requirements03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1640Renewable energy mandates consumer cost disclosure requirement03/12/2007Authors added Rosen; Koch
SF1747Amusement games regulation03/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1641Motor vehicle sales tax proceeds revenues deposit requirements modification03/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0752School district reserve fund requirements elimination; school district primary elections option03/07/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1602Alexandria technical college higher education asset preservation and replacement bond issue and a...03/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0686Family, friend and neighbor (FFN) grant program03/05/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF1522Learning dreams program expansion appropriation03/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1426Successful schools aid appropriation03/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1372Cities local government aid (LGA) increase02/28/2007Introduction 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
SF1188Nonpublic schools LEP participation authorization02/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1192Education funding simplification, clarification and equity02/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0972Angling lines and hooks use increase02/21/2007Author stricken Ingebrigtsen
SF1076Income tax subtraction for education loan principal and interest payments02/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1113Income tax subtraction for military pension or retirement income02/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0951ACT and SAT test fee reimbursement appropriation02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1041School districts maximum effort capital loan debt service levies modification02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0791Minnesota humanities commission teachers professional development grant appropriation02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0838Abortion state health programs funding limitation02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0911Anoka county regional forensic crime laboratory construction grant bond issue and appropriation02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0715School districts career and technical programming funding increase02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0724Property tax class rates on utility property increase tax02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0669Constitutional amendment for right to keep, bear and use arms02/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0681Maximum homestead property tax (cap) program02/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0290Constitutional amendment for dedication of sales and use taxes to provide angler and hunter acces...02/07/2007Author added Vandeveer
SF0623Public libraries appropriations02/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0507School district superintendents sharing option incentive02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0519Postsecondary instructors clear English pronunciation requirement02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0527Teacher license automatic revocation additional grounds02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0533Higher education tuition increases limitation02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0548Income tax rates modification02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0550Administration department state grants management02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0554Estate tax conformance02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0398Kindergarten voluntary all day programs funding02/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0446Deadly force use in self defense02/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0478Regional library and equity in telecommunications internet access aid appropriations02/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0325Elementary and secondary education facilities second inspection fee and statewide hospitality fee...01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0339Income tax subtraction for alternative fuel vehicle use01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0347Adoption birth records access modifications01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0359MinnesotaCare program gross income definition for self employed farmers modification01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0229Constitutional amendment for sales tax dedication to natural resources purposes; heritage enhance...01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0237Health care system redesign01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0249Dentistry licensure modification01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0256School districts special election requirement modification01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0273Special gold star family motor vehicle license plates for family members of military service pers...01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0292St. Cloud state university national hockey center renovation bond issue and appropriation01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0174Kindergarten voluntary full day programs funding01/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0187Motor vehicle sales tax proceeds revenues deposit requirements modification01/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0212Carbon monoxide alarm installation requirement exemption for electric single family dwellings01/22/2007Introduction and first reading