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INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

Monday, February 11, 2002

The following House Files were introduced:

Evans, Greiling, Wagenius, Tingelstad and Johnson, S. introduced:

H. F. 3126, A bill for an act relating to education; requiring the commissioner to provide diesel fuel emissions information to local school districts; requiring local school districts to provide diesel fuel emissions information to parents; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 121A; 123B.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Education Policy

Mares and Murphy introduced:

H. F. 3127, A bill for an act relating to retirement; authorizing the commissioner of administration to lease pension fund facilities to deferred compensation service providers; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 356.89, subdivision 3.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy

Hackbarth, Mullery, Gray, Bakk and Ozment introduced:

H. F. 3128, A bill for an act relating to game and fish; modifying ammunition provisions for taking big game; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 97B.031, subdivision 1.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Policy

Holsten introduced:

H. F. 3129, A bill for an act relating to environment; clarifying individual sewage treatment classification; abolishing the waste tire grant and loan program; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 115.55, by adding a subdivision; Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, section 115A.912, subdivision 1; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 115A.913; Minnesota Rules, parts 9220.0130, subpart 2, item H; 9220.0170; 9220.0180; 9220.0800; 9220.0805; 9220.0810; 9220.0815; 9220.0820; 9220.0825; 9220.0830; 9220.0835; 9220.0900; 9220.0905; 9220.0910; 9220.0915; 9220.0920; 9220.0925; 9220.0930; 9220.0935.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Policy

Holberg; Sviggum; Otremba; Kubly; Blaine; Mulder; Seifert; Kalis; Eastlund; Gerlach; Kielkucki; Erickson; Tuma; Walz; Kuisle; Rifenberg; Penas; Pawlenty; Smith; Jacobson; Murphy; Juhnke; Marquart; Johnson, J.; Pelowski; Schumacher; Boudreau; Winter; Goodno; Molnau; Cassell; Clark, J.; Bradley and Ruth and Vandeveer introduced:

H. F. 3130, A bill for an act relating to health; prohibiting family planning grant funds from being used to subsidize abortion services; prohibiting organizations that receive family planning grant funds from engaging in certain activities; requiring independent audits of certain organizations; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 145.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy

Lenczewski introduced:

H. F. 3131, A bill for an act relating to retirement; modifying the Hennepin county supplemental retirement plan to allow the county administrator to approve certain participant requests; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 383B.49; 383B.493.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy

Lenczewski introduced:

H. F. 3132, A bill for an act relating to the environment; providing for limitations in the use and sale of phosphorous lawn fertilizers; requiring rulemaking; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 115.01, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 115.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Policy

Lipman introduced:

H. F. 3133, A bill for an act relating to state government; state procurement; codifying references relating to competitive bidding for building and construction contracts; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 16C.25; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16C.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy

Erickson introduced:

H. F. 3134, A bill for an act relating to capital improvements; authorizing the issuance of state bonds; appropriating money for the Green lake floodgate project.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Finance

Clark, J. introduced:

H. F. 3135, A bill for an act relating to highways; transferring three state highways and vacating one state highway; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 161.115, subdivisions 122, 197, 204, 233.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation Policy

Daggett, Tingelstad, Schumacher, Ozment and Dempsey introduced:

H. F. 3136, A bill for an act relating to natural resources; providing funding for the acquisition and improvement of local natural and scenic areas and regional parks; authorizing the sale of state bonds; appropriating money.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Finance

Kuisle introduced:

H. F. 3137, A bill for an act relating to transportation; providing for high-speed rail transportation under authority of commissioner of transportation; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 174; repealing Laws 2001, First Special Session chapter 8, article 2, section 53.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation Policy

Swenson and Tuma introduced:

H. F. 3138, A bill for an act relating to family law; establishing provisions for division of a family farm in a marriage dissolution; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 518.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Civil Law

Dawkins introduced:

H. F. 3139, A bill for an act relating to human services; increasing the medical assistance spenddown standard for the aged, blind, and disabled; amending Minnesota 2001 Supplement, sections 256B.056, subdivision 5c; 256D.03, subdivision 3.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy

Murphy introduced:

H. F. 3140, A bill for an act relating to local government aids; increasing the city revenue base for certain cities; amending Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, section 477A.011, subdivision 36.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs

Mullery, Walker, Gleason, Leppik and Kelliher introduced:

H. F. 3141, A bill for an act relating to taxation; exempting construction materials for a Minneapolis library and planetarium from the sales tax; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 297A.71, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxes

Swenson introduced:

H. F. 3142, A bill for an act relating to agriculture; providing for uniformity of certain Minnesota food rules with certain federal standards; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 31.101, as amended; 31.102, subdivision 1; 31.103, subdivision 1; 31.104.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture Policy

Sertich introduced:

H. F. 3143, A bill for an act relating to economic development; repealing obsolete provisions relating to the Minnesota export finance authority and a business migration report; modifying conference and service center use in the Minnesota world trade center; modifying the urban initiative program; coordinating funding for wastewater and drinking water funding; extending availability of funding for travel information centers; increasing bonding authority for the public facilities authority; reinstating a repealed law; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 48.24, subdivision 5; 116J.58, subdivision 1; 116J.9665, subdivisions 1, 4, 6; 116M.14, subdivision 4; 116M.18, subdivisions 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, by adding a subdivision; 446A.07, subdivisions 4, 11; 446A.12, subdivision 1; Laws 2001, First Special Session chapter 4, article 1, section 2, subdivision 5; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 116J.9672; 116J.9673.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Jobs and Economic Development

Mariani, Wagenius and Kahn introduced:

H. F. 3144, A bill for an act relating to the environment; establishing emissions limitations for emissions from electric generating facilities; authorizing the public utilities commission to order a public utility to evaluate emissions reductions options and to implement emissions reductions initiatives; amending Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, section 216B.1692, subdivisions 2, 3, 6; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 116.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Policy

Anderson, B. and Johnson, J., and Olson introduced:

H. F. 3145, A bill for an act relating to transportation; establishing a trunk highway corridor-protection demonstration project; requiring the commissioner to report findings; appropriating money.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation Policy

Stanek and Tuma introduced:

H. F. 3146, A bill for an act relating to gambling; providing for a specified scratch-off lottery game; appropriating proceeds for antiterrorism initiatives.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy

Clark, K.; Gray; Mariani; Mahoney; Walker; Greiling and Mullery and Howes introduced:

H. F. 3147, A bill for an act relating to youth employment; modifying the requirements for youth employment involvement in certain construction projects paid for with grant funds; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 119A.45.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Jobs and Economic Development

Rhodes introduced:

H. F. 3148, A bill for an act relating to health occupations; modifying registration requirements for speech-language pathologists and audiologists whose registrations have lapsed for more than three years; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 148.518, subdivision 2.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy

Sertich, Bakk, Huntley, Solberg and Swapinski introduced:

H. F. 3149, A bill for an act relating to St. Louis county; repealing the St. Louis county civil service system and establishing a St. Louis county personnel administration system; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 383C; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 383C.03; 383C.031; 383C.032; 383C.033; 383C.034; 383C.035; 383C.036; 383C.037; 38C.038; 383C.039; 383C.04; 383C.041; 383C.042; 383C.043; 383C.044; 383C.045; 383C.046; 383C.047; 383C.048; 383C.049; 383C.05; 383C.051; 383C.052; 383C.053; 383C.055; 383C.056; 383C.059.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs

Seagren introduced:

H. F. 3150, A bill for an act relating to education; amending certain kindergarten through grade 12 provisions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, section 126C.17, subdivision 1; repealing Laws 2001, First Special Session chapter 6, article 1, section 31.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on K-12 Education Finance

Gunther; Sertich; McElroy and Clark, K., and Davids introduced:

H. F. 3151, A bill for an act relating to state government; reorganizing and restructuring certain departments; creating the department of workforce and economic development; eliminating the department of economic security and the department of trade and economic development; transferring duties; making technical changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 4.045; 14.03, subdivision 2; 14.3691, subdivision 2; 15.057; 16C.05, subdivision 3; 116J.011; 116J.035, subdivision 2; 116J.401; 116M.15, subdivision 1; 216C.10; 256J.08, subdivision 52; 268.001; Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, sections 3C.12, subdivision 2; 15.01; 15.06, subdivision 1; 15A.0815, subdivision 2; 43A.08, subdivision 1a; 116J.01, subdivision 5; 116L.04, subdivision 1a; 125A.023, subdivision 4; 125A.28; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 116J; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 268.0111, subdivisions 1, 2, 3a; 268.0121, subdivisions 1, 2; 268.0122, subdivisions 5, 6; 268.014; Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, sections 268.0122, subdivisions 2, 3; 268.029.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Jobs and Economic Development

Evans, Greiling, Abeler, Bernardy and Ness introduced:

H. F. 3152, A bill for an act relating to education finance; creating a levy to reimburse school districts for their unfunded special education costs; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 125A.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on K-12 Education Finance

Wasiluk, Greiling, Slawik, Howes and Ruth introduced:

H. F. 3153, A bill for an act relating to education; modifying reduction process to district referendum revenue allowance; amending Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, section 126C.17, subdivision 1.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on K-12 Education Finance

Holsten, Workman, Milbert, Buesgens and Rhodes introduced:

H. F. 3154, A bill for an act relating to gambling; state lottery; providing for gaming machines; establishing horse racing purse payments; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 299L.07, subdivision 2a; 349A.01, by adding subdivisions; 541.21; 609.761, subdivision 2; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 349A.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy

Fuller, Pawlenty, Pugh, Milbert and Walz introduced:

H. F. 3155, A bill for an act relating to capital improvements; appropriating money for capital improvements at Bemidji state university; authorizing the issuance of bonds.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Higher Education Finance

Fuller, Skoe, Solberg, Pugh and Walz introduced:

H. F. 3156, A bill for an act relating to capital improvements; appropriating money to construct the Headwaters Regional Science Center in Bemidji; authorizing the sale of state bonds.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Higher Education Finance

Ness and Finseth introduced:

H. F. 3157, A bill for an act relating to state government; appropriating and reducing money for environmental, natural resources, and agricultural purposes; establishing and modifying certain programs; providing for regulation of certain activities and practices; providing for accounts, assessments, and fees; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 41A.09, subdivision 3a; 84.0887, subdivision 8; Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, sections 93.2235; 115A.545, subdivision 2; Laws 2000, chapter 488, article 3, section 7; Laws 2001, First Special Session chapter 2, sections 5, subdivisions 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11; 6; 14, subdivision 5; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 1.31; 17.110; 84.0887, subdivisions 3, 7; 84.98, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8; 84.99; 84B.11; 103B.3369, subdivisions 7, 8; 103B.351; 103F.461; 103G.2373; Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, sections 84.0887, subdivisions 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9; 84.98, subdivision 5; Minnesota Rules, parts 8405.0100; 8405.0110; 8405.0120; 8405.0130; 8405.0140; 8405.0150; 8405.0160; 8405.0170; 8405.0180; 8405.0190; 8405.0200; 8405.0210; 8405.0220; 8405.0230.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development Finance

Gunther, Sertich and Davids introduced:

H. F. 3158, A bill for an act relating to economic development; creating the greater Minnesota redevelopment program; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 116J; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 116J.561; 116J.562; 116J.563; 116J.564; 116J.565; 116J.566; 116J.567.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Jobs and Economic Development

Rifenberg, Pelowski and Kuisle introduced:

H. F. 3159, A bill for an act relating to taxation; eliminating the authority of the commissioner of revenue to terminate income tax reciprocity; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 290.081.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxes

Mares introduced:

H. F. 3160, A bill for an act relating to retirement; local police and paid firefighter relief associations; clarifying the laws applicable to the remaining local police and paid firefighter pension plans; repealing obsolete local police and paid firefighter pension plan laws; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 69.77; 69.80; 353A.08, subdivision 6a; 423A.17; 423A.171; 424A.09; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 69.25; 69.26; 69.27; 69.28; 69.29; 69.30; 69.32; 69.33; 69.361; 69.37; 69.38; 69.39; 69.40; 69.41; 69.42; 69.43; 69.44; 69.45; 69.46; 69.47; 69.48; 69.49; 69.50; 69.51; 69.52; 69.53; 69.62; 69.78; 297I.10, subdivision 2; 423.37; 423.371; 423.372; 423.373; 423.374; 423.375; 423.377; 423.378; 423.379; 423.38; 423.381; 423.382; 423.383; 423.384; 423.385; 423.386; 423.387; 423.388; 423.389; 423.39; 423.391; 423.392; 423.801; 423.802; 423.803; 423.804; 423.805; 423.806; 423.808; 423.809; 423.810; 423.812; 423.813; 423.814; 423.90; 423A.03; 424.01; 424.02; 424.03; 424.04; 424.05; 424.06; 424.08; 424.14; 424.15; 424.16; 424.165; 424.17; 424.18; 424.19; 424.20; 424.21; 424.22; 424.23; 424.24; 424.25; 424.27; 424.28; 424.29; Special Session Laws 1889, chapter 425; Special Session Laws 1891, chapter 11; Laws 1897, chapters 389; 390; Laws 1915, chapter 68; Laws 1917, chapter 196; Laws 1919, chapters 68; 515; Laws 1921, chapter 118; Laws 1923, chapter 54; Laws 1925, chapter 197; Laws 1931, chapter 48; Laws 1933, chapter 122; Laws 1935, chapters 92; 192; 208; 259; Laws 1937, chapters 132; 197; 253; Laws 1939, chapters 124; 304; Laws 1941, chapters 74; 182; 196; Laws 1943, chapters 170; 267; 397; 413; 432; Laws 1945, chapters 74; 182; 277; 300; Laws 1947, chapters 40; 43; 101; 274; 329; Laws 1949, chapters 87; 144; 153; 154; 164; 191; 235; 281; 378; Laws 1951, chapters 43; 45; 48; 144; 233; 243; 420; 435; 499; Laws 1953, chapters 37; 44; 91; 235; 253; 348; 391; 401; 406; Laws 1955, chapters 42; 49; 75; 151; 187; 188; 293; 294; 348; 375; 827; Laws 1957, chapters 10; 16; 36; 127; 144; 164; 256; 257; 455; 630; 793; Laws 1959, chapters 108; 131; 191; 207; 208; 211; 437; Laws 1961, chapters 186; 290; 295; 300; 343; 376; 399; 434; 435, section 2; 443; 620; 631; 747; Extra Session Laws 1961, chapters 28; 80; Laws 1963, chapters 36; 208; 221; 271; 443; 453; 454; 464; 619; 636; 643; 670; 715; Laws 1965, chapters 174; 179; 190; 418; 457; 458; 465; 498; 536; 540; 594; 604; 605; 636; 790; Laws 1967, chapters 644; 678; 702; 708; 730; 732; 736; 751; 775; 783; 798; 807; 816; 848; Laws 1969, chapters 138; 442; 443; 552; 576; 594; 614; 641; 668; 669; 670; 671; 672; 686; 694; 716; 849; 1087; Laws 1971, chapters 51; 178; 407; 549; 614; 807; 809; 810; Extra Session Laws 1971, chapter 41; Laws 1973, chapters 286; 287; 346; 359; 432; 433; 587; Laws 1974, chapters 251; 382; Laws 1975, chapters 120; 121; 127; 254, sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; 368, section 54; 389; 408; 423; 424; 425; Laws 1976, chapters 36; 78; 85; 99; 247; Laws 1977, chapters 83; 164, sections 1, 3; 169; 270; 275; 374; 429, section 62; Laws 1978, chapters 563, sections 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30; 579; 648; 690, sections 9 and 10; and 793, section 96; Laws 1979, chapters 131, section 3; 216, sections 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44; Laws 1980, chapters 341, sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10; 600, sections 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22; 607, article XV, section 23; Laws 1981, chapters 68, sections 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 41, 42, 43; 224, sections 236, 237, 239, 240, 243, 244, 247, 248, 252, 253, 258, 259, 260, 261, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 270, 272, 273; 297, sections 1, 2; Laws 1982, chapters 402; 443; 574, sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 8; 578, article 2, section 1, subdivision 8; 3, section 18; 610, sections 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20; Laws 1983, chapters 47; 74; 84, section 1; 291, sections 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17; Laws 1984, chapter 574, sections 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 33; Laws 1985, chapters 259, sections 5, 6, as amended; 261, sections 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36; Laws 1986, chapters 359, sections 22, 23, 24, 25; 458, sections 23, 24, 34; Laws 1987, chapter 372, article 2, sections 7, 8, 9, 10, 12; Laws 1988, chapter 709, articles 8, section 5; 9, section 5; Laws 1989, chapter 319, article 11, sections 2, 3, 4, 12; Laws 1990, chapter 589, article 1, section 7; Laws 1991, chapters 96; 269, article 2, sections 12, 13; Laws 1992, chapters 392, section 1; 393, section 1; 422; 431, section 1; 448; 455; 563, sections 3, 4, 5; 586, section 1; Laws 1993, chapters 72; 110; 112, section 2; 126; 202, article 1; Laws 1994, chapters 409; 410; 474; 490; 541, section 3; Laws 1995, chapter 262, article 10, section 4; Laws 1996, chapter 448, article 2, section 1; Laws 1997, chapter 241, article 2, sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 20; Laws 1999, chapter 222, article 3, section 6.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy

Mares introduced:

H. F. 3161, A bill for an act relating to retirement; social security coverage for public employees; recodifying social security coverage provisions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 355.01, subdivisions 1, 3, 6, 8, by adding subdivisions; 355.02; 355.03; 355.05; 355.07; 355.08; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 355; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 355.01, subdivisions 2, 4, 5, 9, 10; 355.11; 355.12; 355.13; 355.14; 355.15; 355.16; 355.17; 355.201; 355.202; 355.203; 355.204; 355.205; 355.206; 355.207; 355.208; 355.209; 355.21; 355.22; 355.23; 355.24; 355.25; 355.26; 355.27; 355.28; 355.281; 355.282; 355.283; 355.284; 355.285; 355.286; 355.287; 355.288; 355.29; 355.291; 355.292; 355.293; 355.294; 355.295; 355.296; 355.297; 355.298; 355.299; 355.30; 355.311; 355.391; 355.392; 355.393; 355.41; 355.42; 355.43; 355.44; 355.45; 355.46; 355.48; 355.49; 355.50; 355.51; 355.52; 355.54; 355.55; 355.56; 355.57; 355.58; 355.59; 355.60; 355.61; 355.621; 355.622; 355.623; 355.624; 355.625; 355.626; 355.627; 355.628; 355.71; 355.72; 355.73; 355.74; 355.75; 355.76; 355.77; 355.78; 355.79; 355.80; 355.81; 355.90.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy

Marquart introduced:

H. F. 3162, A bill for an act relating to motor fuels; changing technical specifications for petroleum products; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 239.761.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Jobs and Economic Development

Lipman and Dawkins introduced:

H. F. 3163, A bill for an act relating to legislation; correcting erroneous, ambiguous, and omitted text and obsolete references; eliminating certain redundant, conflicting, and superseded provisions; reenacting certain legislation; making miscellaneous technical corrections to statutes and other laws; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 13.04, subdivision 2; 13.461, subdivision 7; 13.4963, subdivision 2; 13.4967, subdivision 3; 13.741, subdivision 1; 13.7411, subdivision 5; 13D.05, subdivision 2; 15A.086; 16D.11, subdivision 6; 17A.04, subdivision 1; 31.51, subdivision 3; 32.073; 41A.09, subdivision 8; 41B.045, subdivision 2; 41B.046, subdivision 5; 41B.047, subdivision 4; 48.24, subdivision 5; 115A.06, subdivision 5a; 115A.59; 115A.9157, subdivision 6; 115B.20, subdivisions 1, 2, 5; 115B.25, subdivision 2; 115B.26; 115B.28, as amended; 115B.29, subdivision 1; 115B.30, subdivision 3; 115B.31, subdivisions 1, 2, 4; 115B.32; 115B.33; 115B.34; 115B.35, subdivisions 2, 3, 4, 8, 9; 115B.36; 115B.37; 115C.08, subdivisions 4, 5; 116J.615; 116J.616; 119A.11, subdivision 3; 119A.20, subdivision 1; 119A.46, subdivision 6; 144E.43, subdivision 1; 148.71, subdivision 3; 219.98; 221.185, subdivision 5a; 222.631, subdivision 1; 260B.171, subdivision 5; 270.708, subdivision 1; 270B.15; 297B.035, subdivision 3; 297I.05, subdivision 12; 297I.30, subdivisions 1, 5; 299F.11, subdivision 2; 349.163, subdivision 6; 349A.10, subdivision 5; 352D.02, subdivision 1; 383C.19; 401.05, subdivision 3; 437.08; 437.09; 437.10; 458D.02, subdivisions 2, 3; 458D.23; 469.110, subdivision 2; 469.116, subdivision 7; 469.118, subdivisions 1, 2, 4; 469.119, subdivision 1; 469.122; 469.154, subdivision 5; 471.415, subdivision 2; 501B.61, as amended; 514.94; 524.2-301; 524.2-604; 524.2-609; 583.24, subdivision 4; 609.341, subdivision 17; Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, sections 16A.151, by adding subdivisions; 17B.15, subdivision 1; 60K.31, subdivision 1; 60K.32; 60K.34, subdivision 1; 60K.39, subdivisions 5, 6; 60K.48; 60K.51, subdivision 6; 60K.52, subdivision 1; 61B.23, subdivision 15; 119A.22; 144.057, subdivision 4; 169.073; 214.01, subdivision 3; 216B.098, subdivision 2; 216B.2424, subdivision 5; 216B.2425, subdivision 3; 270.07, subdivision 3a; 275.28, subdivision 1; 275.70, subdivision 5; 290A.03, subdivision 13; 297A.668, subdivision 3; 336.9-334; 356.62; 376.08, subdivision 2; 501B.60, subdivision 3; 514.661, subdivision 5; 626.556, subdivision 11; Laws 1995, chapter 220, sections 141, 142, as amended; Laws 2000, chapter 399, article 1, section 139; Laws 2001, chapter 171, section 12; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 89A; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 89A.01; 89A.02; 89A.03; 89A.04; 89A.05; 89A.06; 89A.07; 89A.08; 89A.09; 89A.10; 89A.11; 115B.27; 115B.35, subdivisions 1, 5, 6; 116.19; 221.0315; 437.11; 462A.072; 557.11; Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, sections 16A.1286, subdivisions 4, 5; Laws 1997, chapter 85, article 4, section 28; Laws 1999, chapter 159, section 79; Laws 1999, chapter 231, section 180; Laws 2001, chapter 161, section 4; Laws 2001, chapter 162, section 4; Laws 2001, First Special Session chapter 2, section 103; Laws 2001, First Special Session chapter 8, article 7, section 1; Minnesota Rules, parts 5300.0360; 7021.0001, subparts 2, 4; 7190.0002; 7190.0003; 7190.0004; 7190.0008, subparts 1, 2; 7190.0015, subparts 1, 2; 7190.0100, subpart 2; 7190.1000, subpart 1.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Civil Law

Seifert, Pelowski, Opatz, Fuller and Marquart introduced:

H. F. 3164, A bill for an act relating to retirement; providing early retirement incentives for certain teachers.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy

Murphy introduced:

H. F. 3165, A bill for an act relating to retirement; making administrative and technical changes in the teachers retirement association; modifying definitions; enhancing surviving spouse benefits in death prior to retirement situations; expanding eligibility for dependent child benefits; modifying qualified part-time teacher program for legislators who are teachers; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 354.05, subdivisions 8, 8a; 354.096, subdivision 1; 354.44, subdivision 4; 354.46, subdivisions 2, 2b, 5, by adding subdivisions; 354.48, subdivision 2; 354.52, subdivisions 4a, 6; 354.66, subdivision 2; 356.81; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, section 354A.107.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy

Abeler introduced:

H. F. 3166, A bill for an act relating to human services; making technical changes to continuing care programs; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 256B.0915, subdivisions 4, 6, by adding a subdivision; 256B.431, subdivisions 14, 30; 256B.5012, subdivision 2; Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, sections 256B.0913, subdivisions 4, 5, 8, 10, 12, 14; 256B.0915, subdivision 5; 256B.431, subdivisions 2e, 33; 256B.437, subdivision 3; 256B.76.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy

Pugh and Milbert introduced:

H. F. 3167, A bill for an act relating to capital improvements; authorizing the issuance of state bonds; appropriating money for the Port Crosby Mississippi Riverfront development.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Fuller introduced:

H. F. 3168, A bill for an act relating to corrections; clarifying mandatory sentences for driving while impaired offenders; enhancing offender accountability by requiring offender co-payment of certain sex offender treatment fees; providing for staff of programs for intensive supervision; requiring an independent, contracted, board-certified forensic pathologist to sign the record of death on department incarcerated deaths; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 241.272, by adding a subdivision; 244.13, subdivision 2; Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, sections 169A.276, subdivision 1; 390.23.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Crime Prevention

Vandeveer, Gunther, Bernardy and Rhodes introduced:

H. F. 3169, A bill for an act relating to housing; specifying certain discretionary municipal subdivision authority; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 462.358, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs

McElroy, Greiling, Mares, Abeler and Dempsey introduced:

H. F. 3170, A bill for an act relating to education; expanding the use of the building lease levy; amending Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, section 126C.40, subdivision 1.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on K-12 Education Finance

Sykora, Greiling, Leppik, Abeler and Biernat introduced:

H. F. 3171, A bill for an act relating to education finance; requiring the commissioner of children, families, and learning to prepare a study on full-day kindergarten.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on K-12 Education Finance

Sykora and Seagren introduced:

H. F. 3172, A bill for an act relating to education finance; increasing the referendum revenue cap by the rate of inflation; amending Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, section 126C.17, subdivision 2.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on K-12 Education Finance

Gunther; Swenson; Johnson, R.; Dorn; Harder and Clark, J., and Kalis introduced:

H. F. 3173, A bill for an act relating to capital improvements; providing for a grant to the city of Madelia for capital improvements to the business incubator building; authorizing the issuance of state bonds; appropriating money.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Wasiluk, Mares, Workman, Murphy, Abrams and Rhodes introduced:

H. F. 3174, A bill for an act relating to gambling; modifying lawful purpose expenditures; amending Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, section 349.12, subdivision 25.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy

Wasiluk introduced:

H. F. 3175, A bill for an act relating to higher education; requesting the University of Minnesota and Minnesota state colleges and universities to develop policy allowing students to rent instructional materials; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 135A.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Higher Education Finance

Hilstrom, Skoglund and Johnson, S. introduced:

H. F. 3176, A bill for an act relating to crimes; providing that whoever employs runners to procure clients under certain circumstances involving motor vehicle insurance is guilty of a felony; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 609.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Crime Prevention

Hilstrom, Haas, Mares, Osthoff and Milbert introduced:

H. F. 3177, A bill for an act relating to education; establishing single-member school board election districts equal in population as practicable; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 205A.12, subdivisions 1, 2, 4, 5, 7; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 205A.12, subdivision 3.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Education Policy

Slawik, Davnie, Greiling, Folliard, Dorn, Goodwin, Bernardy and Paymar introduced:

H. F. 3178, A bill for an act relating to children; clarifying annual income for the at-home infant care program; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 119B.061, subdivision 1; Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, section 119B.061, subdivision 4.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Family and Early Childhood Education Finance

Slawik, Davnie, Greiling, Folliard, Dorn, Goodwin, Paymar and Bernardy introduced:

H. F. 3179, A bill for an act relating to taxes; establishing a refundable child tax credit; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 290.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxes

Koskinen, Huntley, Otremba, Walker and Folliard introduced:

H. F. 3180, A bill for an act relating to human services; changing the income eligibility for medical assistance; establishing a modified sliding scale for children in the MinnesotaCare program; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 256L.15, by adding a subdivision; Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, section 256B.056, subdivision 4.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy

Nornes introduced:

H. F. 3181, A bill for an act relating to advisory committees; eliminating the commissioner of finance as a member of the children's mental health subcommittee to the state advisory council on mental health; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 245.697, subdivision 2a.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy

Nornes, Marquart, Westrom and Cassell introduced:

H. F. 3182, A bill for an act relating to capital improvements; authorizing the issuance of state bonds; appropriating money for a new wing at Minnesota veterans home-Fergus Falls.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Finance

Johnson, R.; Otremba; Swenson and Gunther and Juhnke introduced:

H. F. 3183, A bill for an act relating to agriculture; changing certain pesticide provisions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 18B.315, subdivision 3; Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, section 18B.36, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 18D.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture Policy

Mulder introduced:

H. F. 3184, A bill for an act relating to capital improvements; authorizing a facility grant; appropriating money.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on K-12 Education Finance

Skoe and Anderson, I. introduced:

H. F. 3185, A bill for an act relating to capital improvements; appropriating money to construct an economic development facility on the Red Lake Indian reservation; canceling part of an appropriation; authorizing the sale of state bonds.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Skoe; Anderson, I.; Solberg; Kalis; Lieder; Murphy; Rukavina and Hilty and Otremba introduced:

H. F. 3186, A bill for an act relating to taxation; property; changing the class rates on certain property; changing the market value credit maximum and phase-out; amending Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, sections 273.13, subdivisions 23, 24, 31; 273.1384, subdivision 1.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxes

Paulsen and Stang introduced:

H. F. 3187, A bill for an act relating to liquor; authorizing Eden Prairie to issue up to five on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses in addition to the number authorized by law.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Jobs and Economic Development

Harder introduced:

H. F. 3188, A bill for an act relating to education; authorizing a fund transfer for independent school district No. 836, Butterfield.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on K-12 Education Finance

Workman introduced:

H. F. 3189, A bill for an act relating to motor vehicles; defining street-sweeping vehicles as special mobile equipment for vehicle registration purposes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 168.011, subdivision 22.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation Policy

Stanek introduced:

H. F. 3190, A bill for an act relating to corrections; requiring the juvenile court to send data relating to juvenile petitions to the statewide supervision system; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 260B.171, subdivision 2; 299C.09; 299C.147, subdivisions 3, 4; Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, section 299C.147, subdivision 2.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Civil Law

Abrams; Daggett; Lenczewski and Anderson, I., and Kuisle introduced:

H. F. 3191, A bill for an act relating to taxation; making policy and administrative changes to property taxes, liquor taxes, sales and use taxes, production taxes, gross revenues taxes, levy limits, property tax petitions, income tax returns, and tax increment financing; extending the expiration of program authorizing publication of delinquent taxpayers; providing a time limit for claims for offset of federal tax refunds; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 270.063, subdivision 4; 273.125, subdivision 4; 278.01, subdivision 1; 279.01, subdivision 3; 289A.19, subdivision 1; 295.53, subdivision 1; 295.57, by adding a subdivision; 297G.07, subdivision 1; 298.27; 298.28, subdivision 5; Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, sections 270.691, subdivision 8; 275.71, subdivision 4; 295.60, subdivision 2, by adding a subdivision; 297A.61, subdivision 26; 298.28, subdivisions 6, 10; 469.1763, subdivision 6; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 278.01, subdivision 4.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxes

Bakk introduced:

H. F. 3192, A bill for an act relating to Cook county; authorizing the county to expend the proceeds of a certain levy for road and bridge purposes.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs

McElroy introduced:

H. F. 3193, A bill for an act relating to professions; requiring reporting of practice act violations to the board of dentistry; providing complainant immunity; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 13.383, subdivision 13; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 150A.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy

McElroy, by request introduced:

H. F. 3194, A bill for an act relating to state government; modifying appropriations and programs in the area of economic development and jobs; transferring funds; eliminating programs; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 116J.8731, subdivisions 5, 7; 155A.095; 214.04, subdivision 3; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 116J.422; 116J.543; 116L.10; 155A.06; 268.30; 268.96.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Jobs and Economic Development

Pawlenty, Ozment, McElroy, Daggett and Lenczewski introduced:

H. F. 3195, A bill for an act relating to taxation; creating a credit for land donated for conservation purposes; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 290.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxes

Mares introduced:

H. F. 3196, A bill for an act relating to state government; department of administration; clarifying ethical provisions in state procurement law; authorizing the commissioner of administration to adopt rules relating to state archaeology; repealing obsolete technology authority; repealing statutory authority for the citizens council on Voyageurs National Park; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 16C.04, subdivisions 1, 2; 138.31, by adding a subdivision; 138.36, by adding a subdivision; 138.38; 138.39; 138.41, subdivision 1; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 13.6401, subdivision 3; 16B.415; 84B.11.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy

Peterson, Winter, Juhnke, Kalis, Dorn and Kubly introduced:

H. F. 3197, A bill for an act relating to agricultural motor fuels; defining biodiesel fuel oil; providing incentives for the production of biodiesel fuel oil and ethanol from second-generation technology plants; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 41A.09, subdivision 5a, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 41A; 239.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture Policy

Peterson; Dorn; Kalis; Anderson, I.; Winter and Juhnke and Kubly introduced:

H. F. 3198, A bill for an act relating to child care; assistance; modifying certain employment eligibility; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 119B.10, subdivision 1.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Family and Early Childhood Education Finance

Kuisle introduced:

H. F. 3199, A bill for an act relating to transportation; establishing conditions for closing highway right-of-way to all-terrain vehicles; modifying motor carrier provisions to reduce certain regulatory obligations; modifying budget reduction of department of transportation construction district 1; making clarifying changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 84.928, by adding a subdivision; 221.0252, subdivision 3; 221.0314, by adding a subdivision; 221.221, subdivision 4; 221.605, subdivision 1; Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, section 221.221, subdivision 2; Laws 2001, First Special Session chapter 8, article 1, section 8; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 221.0313.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation Policy

Goodno introduced:

H. F. 3200, A bill for an act relating to health occupations; establishing guest licenses for dentists and dental hygienists; establishing guest registration for dental assistants; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 150A.06, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy

Peterson, Winter, Juhnke, Kalis, Dorn and Kubly introduced:

H. F. 3201, A bill for an act relating to motor fuels; defining biodiesel fuel oil; providing a fuel tax reduction for the use of biodiesel fuel blends; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 296A.08, subdivision 2; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 239.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture Policy

Smith introduced:

H. F. 3202, A bill for an act relating to the city of Delano; increasing its public utilities commission from three to five members.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs

Kuisle introduced:

H. F. 3203, A bill for an act relating to public safety; modifying vehicle registration provisions; regulating certain motor vehicle dealer transactions; allowing certain transactions with department of public safety to be conducted electronically; modifying bicycle registration provisions; modifying, clarifying, and reorganizing motor carrier fuel tax provisions; modifying certain license plate display requirements; modifying commercial driver's license exemption for snowplow drivers; providing for a driver's license to be issued to legally emancipated minor; modifying commercial driver's license disqualification and violation provisions to conform to federal law; authorizing rules; making technical and clarifying changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 168.011, subdivision 4; 168.013, subdivision 3; 168.09, subdivisions 1, 3; 168.10, subdivision 1c; 168.187, subdivision 26; 168.27, as amended; 168.31, subdivision 4; 168.33, subdivision 6, by adding a subdivision; 168A.01, subdivisions 2, 24, by adding a subdivision; 168A.04, subdivision 5; 168A.05, subdivision 5a; 168A.09, subdivision 1; 168A.11, subdivision 2; 168A.12, subdivisions 1, 2; 168A.154; 168A.18; 168A.19, subdivision 2; 168A.20, subdivisions 2, 3, 4; 168A.24, subdivision 1; 168C.02, subdivisions 1, 5; 168C.03; 168C.04, subdivision 1; 168C.05; 168C.06; 168C.07; 168C.08; 168C.09; 168C.11; 168C.12; 168C.13, subdivision 1; 171.02, subdivisions 1, 5; 171.04, subdivision 1; 171.05, subdivision 2; 171.055, subdivision 1; 171.06, subdivisions 1, 3; 171.07, subdivision 3; 171.13, subdivision 2; 171.165; 296A.23, subdivision 7; Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, sections 168.012, subdivision 1; 169.79, subdivisions 3, 8, by adding a subdivision; 171.07, subdivision 1; 221.221, subdivision 2; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 168D; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 171.30, subdivision 3; 296A.27; 296A.28.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation Policy

Clark, J.; Lipman; Juhnke and Lieder and Workman introduced:

H. F. 3204, A bill for an act relating to contracts; regulating transportation public works contracts; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 15.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation Policy

Clark, J.; Workman and Lieder and Juhnke introduced:

H. F. 3205, A bill for an act relating to contracts; regulating public works contracts; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 15.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation Policy

McElroy introduced:

H. F. 3206, A bill for an act relating to occupational safety and health; eliminating certain responsibilities of the commissioner of health; increasing penalty limits for certain violations; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 182.65, subdivision 2; 182.656, subdivision 1; 182.666, subdivision 2.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Jobs and Economic Development

Kubly, Kalis, Juhnke, Peterson and Winter introduced:

H. F. 3207, A bill for an act relating to the environment; making permanent the prohibition on certain feedlots; amending Laws 1998, chapter 401, section 52, as amended.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture Policy

Schumacher, Finseth and Otremba introduced:

H. F. 3208, A bill for an act relating to highways; allowing certain seasonal, agriculture-related business signs to be placed in state highway right-of-way; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 160.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation Policy

Holsten introduced:

H. F. 3209, A bill for an act relating to the environment; modifying provisions relating to petrofund contractors and consultants; modifying application requirements for certain petrofund reimbursements; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 115C.02, subdivisions 5a, 5b; 115C.11.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Policy

Erickson introduced:

H. F. 3210, A bill for an act relating to game and fish; prohibiting the taking of white deer; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 97B.311.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Finance

Erickson introduced:

H. F. 3211, A bill for an act relating to education; providing for the comparison of the third and fifth grade tests in the comprehensive assessment system; amending Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, section 120B.30, subdivision 1.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Education Policy

Goodno introduced:

H. F. 3212, A bill for an act relating to appropriations; appropriating money for the Red river basin.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Finance

Goodno introduced:

H. F. 3213, A bill for an act relating to human services; correcting inconsistencies in mental health services coverage under provided health plans; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 245.50, subdivisions 1, 2, 5.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy

Johnson, J. introduced:

H. F. 3214, A bill for an act relating to retirement; Plymouth volunteer firefighter's relief association; making various ancillary benefits subject to general law; amending Laws 1978, chapter 685, sections 1, as amended, 2, 3, 6; repealing Laws 1978, chapter 685, section 5.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy

Abeler introduced:

H. F. 3215, A bill for an act relating to human services; amending data and licensing definitions; clarifying exclusions from licensure, background study requirements, due process, training, and license delegations; amending fair hearing requirements; and clarifying a provision related to errors in the provision of therapeutic conduct to vulnerable adults; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 13.41, subdivision 1; 245A.02, by adding subdivisions; 626.557, subdivision 3a; Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, sections 13.46, subdivisions 1, 4; 245A.03, subdivision 2; 245A.04, subdivisions 3, 3a, 3b, 3c; 245A.07, subdivisions 2a, 3; 245A.144; 245A.16, subdivision 1; 256.045, subdivisions 3b, 4; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 245A.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy

Dehler introduced:

H. F. 3216, A bill for an act relating to education; permitting school board approval of additional operating revenue; amending Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, section 126C.17, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 126C.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on K-12 Education Finance

Larson and Gleason introduced:

H. F. 3217, A bill for an act relating to lawful gambling; modifying lawful purpose expenditures; amending Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, section 349.12, subdivision 25.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy

Molnau introduced:

H. F. 3218, A bill for an act relating to public administration; providing for design-build contracts and preselection construction contracts; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 16B.31, subdivision 1; 16B.33, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16C.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy

Seagren, Greiling, Mares, Erickson and Buesgens introduced:

H. F. 3219, A bill for an act relating to education; requiring money from certain federal education programs to be appropriated year by year; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 4.07, subdivision 3.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on K-12 Education Finance

Buesgens and Holberg introduced:

H. F. 3220, A bill for an act relating to land use planning; modifying housing requirements for local comprehensive plans in metropolitan areas; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 473.859, subdivision 4; Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, section 473.859, subdivision 2.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs

Eastlund introduced:

H. F. 3221, A bill for an act relating to the military; revising the Minnesota code of military justice; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 192A.015; 192A.02, subdivision 3, by adding a subdivision; 192A.025; 192A.045, subdivisions 2, 3; 192A.05; 192A.055; 192A.07; 192A.08, subdivision 1; 192A.085, subdivisions 1, 3, 5, 7; 192A.09; 192A.095; 192A.10; 192A.105; 192A.11, subdivisions 1, 3; 192A.115; 192A.13; 192A.135; 192A.14; 192A.15, subdivisions 3, 5; 192A.155; 192A.16; 192A.205; 192A.235, subdivision 3; 192A.25, subdivision 3; 192A.28; 192A.31, subdivision 1; 192A.384; 192A.385; 192A.39; 192A.415; 192A.43, subdivisions 1, 2; 192A.46; 192A.47; 192A.48; 192A.485; 192A.50; 192A.51; 192A.525; 192A.54; 192A.55; 192A.555; 192A.56; 192A.57; 192A.575; 192A.585; 192A.59; 192A.60; 192A.605; 192A.61, subdivision 3; 192A.612; 192A.615, subdivisions 1, 2; 192A.62; 192A.635; 192A.64, subdivisions 1, 2; 192A.645; 192A.65; 192A.66; 192A.665; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 192A; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 192A.045, subdivision 1; 192A.06; 192A.075; 192A.145; 192A.165; 192A.17; 192A.175; 192A.18; 192A.185; 192A.19; 192A.195; 192A.21; 192A.215; 192A.22; 192A.225; 192A.23; 192A.235, subdivision 2; 192A.245; 192A.265; 192A.27; 192A.275; 192A.285; 192A.29; 192A.295; 192A.305; 192A.31, subdivision 2; 192A.315; 192A.32; 192A.325; 192A.33; 192A.335; 192A.34; 192A.345; 192A.35; 192A.355; 192A.36; 192A.365; 192A.37; 192A.375; 192A.38; 192A.43, subdivision 3; 192A.505; 192A.52; 192A.53; 192A.58; 192A.611; 192A.655.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy

Ruth, Gunther, Blaine, Kalis, Lieder, Stang, Marquart, Leighton, Bradley and Davids introduced:

H. F. 3222, A bill for an act relating to insurance; prohibiting issuing or requiring excess insurance on property; regulating real estate appraisals; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 65A.09.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Jobs and Economic Development

Harder; Clark, J.; Mulder and Rifenberg and Seifert introduced:

H. F. 3223, A bill for an act relating to health services; requiring the commissioner of human services to develop a plan to certify out-of-state facilities that care for children with severe emotional disturbance.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy

Abrams, Smith, Stanek, Mullery and Johnson, J. introduced:

H. F. 3224, A bill for an act relating to Hennepin county; authorizing certain contracting with a public or private cooperative purchasing organization subject to a condition; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 383B.217, subdivision 7.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs

Sertich introduced:

H. F. 3225, A bill for an act relating to capital improvements; appropriating money to the Iron Range resources and rehabilitation board for capital projects at Ironworld; authorizing issuance of bonds.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Workman introduced:

H. F. 3226, A bill for an act relating to traffic regulations; allowing motorcyclist to run red light under certain circumstances; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 169.06, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation Policy

Workman introduced:

H. F. 3227, A bill for an act relating to crimes; requiring law enforcement agencies to return personal property seized under the forfeiture law if criminal charges are not filed within 30 days; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 626.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Crime Prevention

Osthoff, Tingelstad, Ozment, Dempsey and Kelliher introduced:

H. F. 3228, A bill for an act relating to capital improvements; appropriating money for the metro greenways and natural areas program; authorizing the sale of state bonds.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Finance

Holsten, Pawlenty, Ozment, Tuma and Pugh introduced:

H. F. 3229, A bill for an act relating to taxation; providing tax credit for land donated for conservation purposes; providing for property tax classification of certain unimproved land bordering a lake; amending Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, section 273.13, subdivision 23; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 290.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxes

Huntley, Koskinen, Walker, Greiling, Folliard and Evans introduced:

H. F. 3230, A bill for an act relating to human services; clarifying the period of eligibility for medical assistance for a child under the age of 19; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 256B.056, subdivision 7.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy

Rhodes introduced:

H. F. 3231, A bill for an act relating to public safety; modifying DWI test provisions; permitting electronic forms; authorizing expedited rulemaking for commissioner of public safety to approve DWI testing devices; granting discretion to commissioner of public safety to administer and enforce various department duties; authorizing rules; making clarifying changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 169A.03, subdivision 11; 169A.45, subdivision 4; 169A.51, subdivision 5; 169A.75; 634.16; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 299A.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Crime Prevention

Clark, J.; Kuisle; Lieder and Holberg and Molnau introduced:

H. F. 3232, A bill for an act relating to transit; appropriating money for greater Minnesota transit operating and capital assistance; authorizing issuance of state bonds.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation Finance

Haas introduced:

H. F. 3233, A bill for an act relating to state government; authorizing chartered performance organizations within state agencies; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16F.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy

Clark, K.; Davids; Otremba; Bishop; Erhardt; Biernat; McGuire; Hausman; Larson; Folliard; Wagenius; Greiling; Rhodes and Mullery and Sykora introduced:

H. F. 3234, A bill for an act relating to health; requiring health insurance coverage for surveillance testing for ovarian cancer; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 62A.30, subdivision 2, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy

Murphy introduced:

H. F. 3235, A bill for an act relating to retirement; volunteer firefighter relief associations; creating a task force to study the advantages and disadvantages of the creation of a statewide lump sum volunteer firefighter retirement plan; appropriating money.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy

Jacobson introduced:

H. F. 3236, A bill for an act relating to human services; making changes to continuing care programs; amending Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, sections 256B.0627, subdivision 10; 256B.0913, subdivision 5; 256B.0915, subdivision 3; 256B.0951, subdivisions 7, 8; 256B.437, subdivision 6.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy

Evans; Greiling; Tingelstad and Johnson, R., and Sertich introduced:

H. F. 3237, A bill for an act relating to education finance; authorizing funding for school building grants; modifying program criteria; authorizing the sale of state bonds; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 123B.67; 123B.68, subdivision 1; 123B.69, subdivisions 1, 2, 3.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on K-12 Education Finance

Johnson, J. and Rhodes and Jennings introduced:

H. F. 3238, A bill for an act relating to state government; authorizing guaranteed energy savings contracts; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16C.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy

Otremba, Huntley, Walker, Koskinen, Folliard, Greiling and Evans introduced:

H. F. 3239, A bill for an act relating to human services; requiring quality standards for the provision of children's preventive care; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 256B.69, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy

Clark, J.; Westrom; Kuisle; Finseth; Harder and Skoe and Juhnke introduced:

H. F. 3240, A bill for an act relating to cooperatives; authorizing electronic voting; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 308A.635, subdivisions 4, 6.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy

Westrom, Swenson, Penas, Nornes, Blaine, Skoe, Kuisle, Davids, Finseth, Harder, Juhnke, Marquart, Gunther and Ness introduced:

H. F. 3241, A bill for an act relating to agriculture; establishing a livestock development program; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 17.101, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture Policy

Bernardy, Abeler and Evans introduced:

H. F. 3242, A bill for an act relating to education finance; authorizing school districts to levy for the operational costs of swimming pools; amending Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, section 126C.455.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on K-12 Education Finance

Bernardy introduced:

H. F. 3243, A bill for an act relating to taxation; providing that levies to pay health care insurance premiums are not subject to levy limits; amending Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, section 275.70, subdivision 5.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxes

Kahn; Hausman; Gleason; Biernat; Kuisle; Juhnke; Davnie; Leighton; Paymar; Clark, K.; Dibble; Gray; Hilty; Mares; McGuire; Finseth; Dehler; Gunther; Ness; Rukavina; Dawkins; Mariani; Pugh; Walker and Boudreau and Ruth introduced:

H. F. 3244, A resolution memorializing Congress to enact legislation to remove trade, financial, and travel restrictions relating to Cuba.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Jobs and Economic Development

Boudreau introduced:

H. F. 3245, A bill for an act relating to human services; making technical changes in health care programs; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 13.05, subdivision 4; 245.4932, subdivision 3; 245.50, subdivisions 1, 2, 5; 253B.045, subdivision 2; 256.01, subdivision 11; 256.023; 256.9685, subdivision 1; 256.9866; 256B.041, subdivision 5; 256B.0575; 256B.0629, subdivision 2; 256B.0915, subdivision 1c; 256B.0945, subdivision 4; 256B.19, subdivisions 1, 1d, 2b; 256B.692, subdivision 3; 256F.10, subdivision 9; 256F.13, subdivision 1; 256L.05, subdivision 3; 256L.07, subdivision 3; Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, sections 245.474, subdivision 4; 256B.0623, subdivision 14; 256B.0625, subdivision 20; 256B.0915, subdivision 3; 256B.0924, subdivision 6; 256L.06, subdivision 3; Laws 2001, First Special Session chapter 9, article 2, section 76; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 256.025; 256B.0635, subdivision 3; 256B.19, subdivision 1a; 256B.77, subdivision 24.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy

Goodwin, Schumacher and Skoe introduced:

H. F. 3246, A bill for an act relating to state government; placing limitations on use of consultants; adding money saved to the general education basic formula allowance; appropriating money.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy

Johnson, J.; Erickson; Paulsen; Eastlund and Buesgens and Jacobson introduced:

H. F. 3247, A bill for an act relating to education; eliminating unneeded mandates affecting kindergarten through grade 12 public schools; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 177.42, subdivision 2; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 120A.40; 122A.51; 122A.61, subdivision 2; 126C.12; 126C.125; Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, section 122A.61, subdivision 1.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on K-12 Education Finance

Stang introduced:

H. F. 3248, A bill for an act relating to the minimum wage; defining "companionship services"; modifying the definition of "hours" for companionship services; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 177.23, subdivision 11; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 177.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Jobs and Economic Development

Hilty and Murphy introduced:

H. F. 3249, A bill for an act relating to occupations and professions; waiving the written case presentation and oral examination component of the licensing requirements for certain alcohol and drug counselors; amending Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, section 148C.11, subdivision 3.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy

Wagenius, Lenczewski, Kelliher and Erhardt introduced:

H. F. 3250, A bill for an act relating to taxation; exempting certain bakery and fruit products from sales and use taxes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, section 297A.61, subdivisions 31, 33.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxes

Otremba introduced:

H. F. 3251, A bill for an act relating to agriculture; changing certain powers concerning grain; clarifying a term; providing for interstate cooperation; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 17B.03, subdivision 1; 21.111, by adding a subdivision; 223.16, subdivision 5.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture Policy

Harder, Mulder, Finseth, Westrom and Gunther introduced:

H. F. 3252, A bill for an act relating to energy; providing incentives for electricity generated from crop residue biomass; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 41A.09, subdivisions 3a, 5a; Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, sections 216C.41, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries

Davids introduced:

H. F. 3253, A bill for an act relating to capital improvements; authorizing the issuance of state bonds; appropriating money to acquire the Fillmore county farm.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Finance

Harder introduced:

H. F. 3254, A bill for an act relating to education; extending the disabled access levy for independent school district No. 2898, Westbrook-Walnut Grove.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on K-12 Education Finance

Tingelstad introduced:

H. F. 3255, A bill for an act relating to retirement; modifying purchase payment amounts for military service credit purchases in the Minnesota state retirement system; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 352.275, subdivision 1.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy

Mullery and Smith introduced:

H. F. 3256, A bill for an act relating to occupational safety and health; prohibiting the operation of cranes by individuals who do not possess crane operator certificates; providing penalties; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 182.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Civil Law

Davids introduced:

H. F. 3257, A bill for an act relating to financial institutions; regulating detached facilities, certain charges and fees, and mortgage prepayment penalties; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 47.20, subdivision 5; 47.204, subdivision 1; 47.21; 47.52; 47.54, subdivisions 1, 2; 47.59, subdivision 1; 52.05, subdivision 2; 52.06, subdivision 1; 58.04, subdivision 4; 334.01, subdivision 2; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 58; 334; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 52.17, subdivision 1; 334.021; Minnesota Rules, part 2675.6400.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Jobs and Economic Development

Goodno introduced:

H. F. 3258, A bill for an act relating to human services; specifying that a county agency is not required to provide income support or cash assistance when specified state programs fail to do so; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 261.063.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy

Opatz introduced:

H. F. 3259, A bill for an act relating to higher education; requiring data collection in tuition reciprocity agreements; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 136A.08, by adding a subdivision; Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, section 13.322, subdivision 3.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Higher Education Finance

Fuller introduced:

H. F. 3260, A bill for an act relating to natural resources; providing funding for construction of a portion of the Paul Bunyan state trail; authorizing the sale of state bonds; appropriating money.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Finance

Sertich introduced:

H. F. 3261, A bill for an act relating to economic development; appropriating money for a grant; authorizing the sale of bonds.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Fuller introduced:

H. F. 3262, A bill for an act relating to vehicle forfeiture; clarifying and modifying certain standards and procedures for vehicle forfeitures associated with driving while impaired; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 169A.63, subdivisions 2, 6, 8, 9; Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, sections 169A.60, subdivisions 1, 14; 169A.63, subdivisions 1, 7, 10, 11.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Crime Prevention

Holberg introduced:

H. F. 3263, A bill for an act relating to corrections; providing access to data for purposes of the commissioner's preliminary determination whether a petition of civil commitment as a sexual psychopathic personality or sexually dangerous person is appropriate; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 244.05, subdivision 7.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Civil Law

Carlson, Mares and Greiling introduced:

H. F. 3264, A bill for an act relating to education; providing an early retirement incentive to school district employees.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Education Policy

Davnie, Holberg and Folliard introduced:

H. F. 3265, A bill for an act relating to eminent domain; increasing the limit for reimbursement of appraisal fees; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 117.232, subdivision 1.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation Policy

Cassell, Kelliher, Ozment, Osthoff and Hackbarth introduced:

H. F. 3266, A bill for an act relating to natural resources; providing funding for acquisition of native prairie bank easements; authorizing the sale of state bonds; appropriating money.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Finance

Workman introduced:

H. F. 3267, A bill for an act relating to motor vehicles; requiring same titling standard for motorcycle with new engine as similarly situated automobile; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 168A.15, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation Policy

Workman introduced:

H. F. 3268, A bill for an act relating to crimes; imposing criminal penalties for failing to yield the right of way resulting in injury or death; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 609.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Crime Prevention

Murphy, Sertich, Huntley and Swapinski introduced:

H. F. 3269, A bill for an act relating to real property; authorizing the sale of certain state-owned real property to St. Louis county.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs

Krinkie, Kielkucki, Erickson and Anderson, B. introduced:

H. F. 3270, A bill for an act relating to state government; abolishing the department of employee relations; transferring duties; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 43A.03; 176.5401.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on State Government Finance

Solberg and Sertich introduced:

H. F. 3271, A bill for an act relating to capital improvements; authorizing the issuance of state bonds; appropriating money for diverting the wastewater flow to the Nashwauk stabilization pond facility.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Mares introduced:

H. F. 3272, A bill for an act relating to retirement; retirement systems, generally; reorganizing and revising various general retirement provisions; instructing the revisor of statutes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 69.29; 356.001; 356.20, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 4a; 356.215; 356.216; 356.217; 356.219; 356.22; 356.23; 356.24, subdivisions 1b, 1c, 2; 356.245; 356.25; 356.30; 356.302; 356.303; 356.32; 356.40; 356.41; 356.50; 356.55, as amended; 356.551; 356.611; 356.65, subdivision 2; 356.87; Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, sections 356.24, subdivision 1; 356.555; 356.62; 356.65, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 356; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 356B; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 356.19; 356.305; 356.306; 356.31; 356.325; 356.35; 356.36; 356.37; 356.371, subdivisions 2, 3; 356.372; 356.38; 356.39; 356.45; 356.451; 356.452; 356.453; 356.454; 356.455; 356.615; 356.71; 356.80; 356.81; 356.86; 356.865; 356.88; 356.89; Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, sections 356.371, subdivision 1; 356.866; Laws 1997, chapter 233, article 1, section 58.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy

Blaine, Otremba and Schumacher introduced:

H. F. 3273, A bill for an act relating to transportation; appropriating money to match funds for studying extension of North Star commuter rail corridor.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation Policy

Blaine, Holsten, Otremba, Gunther and Stang introduced:

H. F. 3274, A bill for an act relating to military; providing certain protections to persons called or ordered to active service; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 190.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy

Gerlach; Kelliher; Wasiluk; Vandeveer; Buesgens; Johnson, J.; Walz; Westerberg; Ruth; Ozment; Wilkin and Paulsen and Holberg introduced:

H. F. 3275, A bill for an act relating to the environment; encouraging citizen water quality monitoring; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 115.061.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Policy

Boudreau introduced:

H. F. 3276, A bill for an act relating to human services; establishing approved tribal health professionals as medical assistance providers; reimbursement for certain health services; American Indian contracting provisions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 254B.09, subdivision 2; 256B.02, subdivision 7; 256B.32; Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, sections 256B.0644; 256B.75; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 256B.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Finance

Dorman introduced:

H. F. 3277, A bill for an act relating to taxation; exempting construction materials and equipment used in or incorporated with the construction of certain food processing plants; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 297A.71, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxes

Walker introduced:

H. F. 3278, A bill for an act relating to human rights; adding sanctions that may be imposed; creating standing to seek sanctions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, section 363.06, subdivision 4.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Civil Law

Dibble introduced:

H. F. 3279, A bill for an act relating to the metropolitan council; authorizing the use of energy forward pricing mechanisms; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 473.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs

Kelliher; Ozment; Bakk; Tingelstad; Johnson, S. and Pugh and Wagenius introduced:

H. F. 3280, A bill for an act relating to capital improvements; appropriating money for the cleanup of underutilized property for use as publicly owned parks and natural areas; authorizing the sale of state bonds.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Finance

Abrams, Daggett, Kuisle, Lenczewski and McElroy introduced:

H. F. 3281, A bill for an act relating to taxation; correcting cross-references relating to franchise taxes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, sections 290.0921, subdivisions 2, 6; 290.21, subdivision 4.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxes

Jennings, Lipman, Howes, Ozment and Hilstrom introduced:

H. F. 3282, A bill for an act relating to local government; allowing a city to establish cartways; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 415.01.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs

Mahoney, Kahn, Mares, Rhodes and Evans introduced:

H. F. 3283, A bill for an act relating to elections; authorizing the appointment of election judges who are not affiliated with a major political party; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 204B.21, subdivision 2.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy

Goodno introduced:

H. F. 3284, A bill for an act relating to public health; appropriating money for terrorism preparedness.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Finance

Abrams, Pawlenty, Kuisle, Winter and Knoblach introduced:

H. F. 3285, A bill for an act relating to taxation; exempting certain delivery or distribution charges for printed materials from the sales and use tax; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 297A.68, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxes

Leppik, Dehler and Tuma introduced:

H. F. 3286, A bill for an act relating to the organization and operation of state government; providing for programs relating to higher education; reducing earlier appropriations with certain conditions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, sections 136G.01; 136G.11, subdivision 1; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 124D.95, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8; Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, section 136G.11, subdivisions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10; Laws 1997, chapter 183, article 2, section 19.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Higher Education Finance

Bakk introduced:

H. F. 3287, A bill for an act relating to state lands; authorizing public sale of school trust land bordering public water.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Policy

Abrams, Erhardt, Molnau, Milbert and McElroy introduced:

H. F. 3288, A bill for an act relating to metropolitan government; providing for the annual financing of metropolitan area transit and paratransit capital expenditures; authorizing the issuance of certain obligations; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 473.39, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs

Wagenius; Dawkins; Walker and Clark, K., and Milbert introduced:

H. F. 3289, A bill for an act relating to taxation; exempting low-income housing owned by a qualified nonprofit agency from property taxation; exempting construction and rehabilitation of low-income housing owned by a qualified nonprofit agency from the sales tax; providing for payments in lieu of taxes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 272.02, by adding a subdivision; Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, section 297A.71, subdivision 23.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxes

Abeler; Mulder; Clark, K.; Koskinen; Goodno; Jacobson; Otremba; Nornes; Haas and Slawik and Huntley introduced:

H. F. 3290, A resolution promoting colorectal cancer awareness in Minnesota.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy

Nornes introduced:

H. F. 3291, A bill for an act relating to health; modifying resident reimbursement classifications; amending Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, section 144.0724, subdivisions 3, 5, 7, 9.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Policy

Winter introduced:

H. F. 3292, A bill for an act relating to consumer protection; regulating certain telephone sales calls; providing for the registration of telephone solicitors; providing telephone solicitation educational efforts; providing remedies; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 13.712, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325G.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Jobs and Economic Development

Swenson; Clark, J.; Workman and Seifert and Molnau introduced:

H. F. 3293, A bill for an act relating to railroads; authorizing issuance of $7,500,000 in state bonds for a grant to the Minnesota Valley regional rail authority for freight rail improvements to the Minnesota Valley regional rail line; appropriating money.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation Finance

Seifert, Dorn, Pelowski, Opatz and Fuller introduced:

H. F. 3294, A bill for an act relating to retirement; extending the expiration date for certain prior service credit purchase authorizations; amending Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, section 356.55, subdivision 7; Laws 1999, chapter 222, article 16, section 16.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy

Abeler, Greiling, Mares, Stanek and Sviggum introduced:

H. F. 3295, A bill for an act relating to education finance; broadening the health and safety program to include school safety costs; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 123B.57, subdivisions 1, 2.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on K-12 Education Finance

Thompson introduced:

H. F. 3296, A bill for an act relating to state employment; shifting social security administrative duties from the department of employee relations to the public employees retirement association; classifying data on employee's dependents as private; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 13.43, subdivision 4; 355.01, subdivision 5.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy

Rhodes, Erhardt, Goodwin and Greiling introduced:

H. F. 3297, A bill for an act relating to education finance; authorizing all school districts to participate in the alternative facilities program; amending Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, section 123B.59, subdivision 1.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on K-12 Education Finance

Swenson introduced:

H. F. 3298, A bill for an act relating to agriculture; changing provisions of the agricultural chemical response and reimbursement law; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 18E.02, by adding a subdivision; 18E.03, subdivision 4; 18E.04, subdivision 3, by adding a subdivision; 18E.06; Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, sections 18E.04, subdivisions 2, 4.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture Policy

Haas, Lenczewski and Greiling introduced:

H. F. 3299, A bill for an act relating to elections; prohibiting independent expenditures by political parties as a condition of receiving a public subsidy; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 10A.01, subdivisions 9, 18; 10A.25, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision; 10A.28, subdivision 1; 10A.31, subdivisions 3, 5; 10A.322; Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, section 290.06, subdivision 23.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy

Kielkucki introduced:

H. F. 3300, A bill for an act relating to taxation; exempting certain bakery products and certain food requiring cooking by the consumer to prevent food-borne illness from sales and use taxes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, section 297A.61, subdivision 31.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxes

Ness and Skoe introduced:

H. F. 3301, A bill for an act relating to telecommunications; enacting Minnesota Broadband Access Availability Act; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 237.461, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 238A.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries

Stanek and Haas introduced:

H. F. 3302, A bill for an act relating to capital improvements; authorizing issuance of $30,000,000 in state trunk highway bonds for completion of a segment of marked trunk highway No. 610 as a four-lane freeway; appropriating money.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation Finance

Tuma and Stanek introduced:

H. F. 3303, A bill for an act relating to state government; reorganizing the Minnesota center for crime victim services as a division of the department of public safety; providing for its duties; transferring its powers and duties to the commissioner of public safety; transferring the powers and duties of the commissioner of corrections concerning victims services to the commissioner of public safety and the Minnesota center for crime victim services; authorizing the director of the Minnesota center for crime victim services to administer grants for crime victims; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 609.3241; 611A.01; 611A.07, subdivision 1; 611A.25, subdivision 1; 611A.31; 611A.361, subdivision 1; 611A.77, subdivision 1; 629.342, subdivision 2; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 611A; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 611A.21; 611A.22; 611A.221; 611A.33; 611A.345; 611A.35; 611A.41; 611A.43; 611A.78.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Crime Prevention

Tuma and Clark, J. introduced:

H. F. 3304, A bill for an act relating to crimes; defining the crime of criminal abuse of vulnerable adults to include subjecting those adults to involuntary servitude or cruel discipline; defining the crime of financial exploitation of vulnerable adults to include swindling or otherwise using artifices or tricks on those adults; defining the crimes of sexual conduct in third and fourth degrees to include persons who sexually penetrate vulnerable adults under certain circumstances and who are agents of special transportation service providers; prescribing penalties; amending Minnesota Statutes 2000, sections 388.051, subdivision 2; 609.232, subdivision 11; 609.2325, subdivision 1; 609.2335; 609.341, by adding a subdivision; Minnesota Statutes 2001 Supplement, sections 609.344, subdivision 1; 609.345, subdivision 1.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Crime Prevention