Description: Revisor's bill; miscellaneous oversights, inconsistencies, ambiguities, unintended results, and technical errors corrected.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2008
Governor approval: May 27, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2008
Description: School boards required to seek information from prospective teachers and the Board of Teaching about disciplinary actions against teachers.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2008
Governor approval: May 27, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2008
Description: Omnibus game and fish, lands, forestry and natural resources policy bill, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2008
Governor approval: May 23, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2008
Description: Environment and natural resources funding provided, trust fund repayments provided, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2008
Governor approval: May 23, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2008
Description: Omnibus tax bill.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2008
Governor approval: May 29, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2008
Description: Supplemental bonding bill, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2008
Governor approval: May 29, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2008
Description: State health care program management improved, managed care contracting modified, county-based purchasing modified, reports required, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2008
Governor approval: May 23, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2008
Description: State government operations funding provided and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2008
Governor approval: May 29, 2008
Line item veto: Lines 56.15 to 56.22
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Description: Mortgage foreclosure assistance provided, and maximum amount of financial assistance increased.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2008
Governor approval: May 27, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2008
Description: MFIP provisions modified, child placement and welfare provisions changed, Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children established, child in voluntary foster care for treatment established, and data practices and technical changes made.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2008
Governor approval: May 23, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2008
Description: Budget recommendations development specified and provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2008
Governor veto: May 27, 2008; pocket veto
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Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2008
Description: Rural health cooperative established, requirements revised for county-based purchasing for state health care programs, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2008
Governor veto: May 23, 2008; pocket veto
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Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2008
Description: Statewide health improvement program established, health care homes and reporting requirements provided, electronic prescription drug program established, health care reform review council created, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2008
Governor approval: May 29, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2008
Description: Permanent school fund provisions modified, proceed disposition from sale of administrative sites provided, environmental learning center requirements modified, state park provisions modified, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2008
Governor approval: May 23, 3008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2008
Description: Energy conservation investments programs established, rulemaking requirements eliminated, microenergy loan program established, bonds issued, guaranteed energy savings contracts provision modified, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2008
Governor approval: May 23, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2008
Description: Smoking in a nonsmoking hotel room penalty increased, and civil and criminal penalties imposed.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2008
Governor approval: May 23, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2008
Description: Legislature notification required prior to the closure or transfer of an enterprise activity.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2008
Governor veto: May 23, 2008; pocket veto
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Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2008
Description: Animal fight attendance penalties modified and enhanced.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2008
Governor approval: May 23, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2008
Description: Minnesota Subprime Borrower Relief Act of 2008 provided.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2008
Governor veto: May 29, 2008; pocket veto
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Secretary of State, Filed: May 29, 2008
Description: Stem cell research state policy established authorizing the University of Minnesota to spend state-appropriated funds on stem cell research, and criminal penalties imposed.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2008
Governor veto: May 23, 2008; pocket veto
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Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2008
Description: Omnibus transportation and transit policy bill; transportation-related program or activity provisions modified and added, penalties imposed, reports required, and technical and clarifying corrections made.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2008
Governor approval: May 23, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2008
Description: Public and state employee retirement provisions modified, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2008
Governor approval: May 27, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2008
Description: Naturopathic doctor registration provided, advisory council established, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2008
Governor approval: May 23, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2008
Description: Real estate transactions regulated, and terms defined.
Presented to Governor: May 19, 2008
Governor approval: May 27, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 27, 2008
Description: Statewide health insurance purchasing pool created for school district employees, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2008
Governor veto: May 18, 2008
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Secretary of State, Filed: May 18, 2008
Description: Genetic information handling provisions changed.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2008
Governor veto: May 20, 2008; pocket veto
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Secretary of State, Filed: May 20, 2008
Description: Insurance provisions regulated relating to fees, coverages, contracts, filings, forms, financial planners, vehicle sales, appraisers, subdivided lands, domestic mutual insurance companies, collection agencies, and underwriting associations.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2008
Governor approval: May 18, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 18, 2008
Description: Furniture Fire Safety Act repealed.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2008
Governor approval: May 18, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 18, 2008
Governor approval:
Description: Dependent definition modified relating to group benefits for local government officers and employees.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2008
Governor veto: May 18, 2008
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Secretary of State, Filed: May 18, 2008
Description: County registrars procedures and fees revised, death deed transfer provided, representative capacity acknowledgments clarified, registered land application clarified, Uniform Probate Code modified, and foreclosure provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2008
Governor approval: May 18, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 18, 2008
Description: Legislative Greenhouse Gas Advisory Group established, cap and trade studies and reports required, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2008
Governor approval: May 19, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2008
Description: Metropolitan Council members staggered terms provided.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2008
Governor veto: May 18, 2008
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Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2008
Description: I-35W bridge collapse survivor payments regulated, community-based care for older adults promoted through the establishment of a community consortium demonstration project, account established, and evaluation required.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2008
Governor approval: May 19, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2008
Description: Electrical, plumbing, water conditioning, boiler, and high-pressure piping professional provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 15, 2008
Governor approval: May 19, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2008
Description: Write-in absentee ballot use authorized, discretionary partial recounts provided, procedures specified, voting system requirements changed, and funds transferred.
Presented to Governor: May 14, 2008
Governor approval: May 16, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 16, 2008
Description: Closed meetings required to be recorded, and attorney fees granted.
Presented to Governor: May 14, 2008
Governor approval: May 16, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 16, 2008
Description: Real ID Act implementation prohibited in Minnesota.
Presented to Governor: May 13, 2008
Governor veto: May 16, 2008
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Description: Social Security number collection and use restrictions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 14, 2008
Governor approval: May 16, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 16, 2008
Description: Omnibus prekindergarten through grade 12 education finance bill.
Presented to Governor: May 13, 2008
Governor veto: May 16, 2008
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Description: Business Energy Accountability Act established; district provisions modified, drainage transfer and uses provided, charter, registrar's fees, Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act, and Minneapolis dedication fee provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 13, 2008
Governor approval: May 16, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 16, 2008
Description: Adoption record and original birth certificate governing provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 13, 2008
Governor veto: May 16, 2008
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Secretary of State, Filed: May 16, 2008
Description: Gestational carrier arrangements regulated, and intended parents rights under assisted reproduction established.
Presented to Governor: May 13, 2008
Governor veto: May 16, 2008
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Description: Abigail Taylor Pool Safety Act adopted requiring public pools and spas to be equipped with anti-entrapment devices or systems, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 13, 2008
Governor approval: May 16, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 16, 2008
Description: Health care program affordability and continuity increased, provisions modified, subsidies provided, commission established, standard created, program implemented, payment system and benefit evaluation required, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 12, 2008
Governor veto: May 13, 2008
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Secretary of State, Filed: May 13, 2008
Description: Health care service provisions amended, managed care contract provision changed, HMO renewal fee increased, sex offender program provisions changed, MFIP work activity changed, report required, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 12, 2008
Governor approval: May 15, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 15, 2008
Description: Dangerous dogs regulating provisions changed.
Presented to Governor: May 12, 2008
Governor approval: May 15, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 15, 2008
Description: Personal sick leave benefit use modified.
Presented to Governor: May 12, 2008
Governor veto: May 15, 2008
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Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2008
Description: Child welfare provisions amended, new Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children adopted, old compact repealed, child and adult adoptions and voluntary foster care regulated, and targeted case management services provided.
Presented to Governor: May 12, 2008
Governor veto: May 15, 2008
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Secretary of State, Filed: May 15, 2008
Description: Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center Authority authorized to enter construction work contract, State Building Code provisions regulated, education course content modified, and commercial liability insurance for licensees required.
Presented to Governor: May 12, 2008
Governor approval: May 15, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 15, 2008
Description: Chiropractic examinations and treatments regulated, and drug prescribing and prescription filing provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 12, 2008
Governor approval: May 15, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 15, 2008
Description: Minimum wage increased and indexed, training wage eliminated, and new employee notice required.
Presented to Governor: May 12, 2008
Governor veto: May 15, 2008
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Secretary of State, Filed: May 15, 2008
Description: Used paint collection and process pilot program established, reports required and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 12, 2008
Governor veto: May 15, 2008
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Secretary of State, Filed: May 15, 2008
Description: State government administration and operation policy provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 9, 2008
Governor approval: May 13, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 13, 2008
Description: Continuing care provisions changes made, licensing fines and senior nutrition appropriations clarified.
Presented to Governor: May 12, 2008
Governor approval: May 15, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 15, 2008
Description: Order of protection and restraining order durations extended after multiple violations or continued threats.
Presented to Governor: May 12, 2008
Governor approval: May 15, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 15, 2008
Description: Data classified and data sharing authorized, technical changes made, and business screening service practices regulated.
Presented to Governor: May 12, 2008
Governor approval: May 15, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 15, 2008
Description: Minneapolis; nonprofit riverfront revitalization corporation authorized and report required.
Presented to Governor: May 12, 2008
Governor approval: May 15, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 15, 2008
Description: Tenant right to pay utility bills modified.
Presented to Governor: May 12, 2008
Governor approval: May 15, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 15, 2008
Description: Eminent domain; reestablishment cost limit provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 12, 2008
Governor approval: May 15, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 15, 2008
Description: Omnibus liquor bill regulating consumption and service of alcohol and authorizing a liquor license in Minneapolis.
Presented to Governor: May 12, 2008
Governor approval: May 15, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 15, 2008
Description: Prekindergarten through grade 12 education policy provided for general education, education excellence, special programs, libraries, state agencies, self-sufficiency and lifelong learning.
Presented to Governor: May 9, 2008
Governor veto: May 13, 2008
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Secretary of State, Filed: May 13, 2008
Description: Boiler operation licensing procedures changed, and rulemaking authorized.
Presented to Governor: May 12, 2008
Governor approval: May 15, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 15, 2008
Description: Transportation construction project mitigating effects on small businesses report required.
Presented to Governor: May 12, 2008
Governor approval: May 15, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 15, 2008
Description: Viral hemorrhagic septicemia control provided.
Presented to Governor: May 12, 2008
Governor approval: May 15, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 15, 2008
Description: Urban partnership agreement user fees authorized for high-occupancy vehicle lanes and dynamic shoulder lanes, rulemaking exempted regarding urban partnership agreements, toll facilities, and final highway layouts, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 8, 2008
Governor approval: May 11, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 11, 2008
Description: Uniform billing and electronic claim filing provisions changed and compliance procedures for electronic transactions established.
Presented to Governor: May 9, 2008
Governor approval: May 13, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 13, 2008
Description: Disarming a peace officer crime established.
Presented to Governor: May 9, 2008
Governor approval: May 13, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 13, 2008
Description: Local governments authorized to engage in energy-related activities, including ownership of renewable energy projects.
Presented to Governor: May 9, 2008
Governor approval: May 13, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 13, 2008
Description: Domestic abuse advocate testimony limited without consent of victims.
Presented to Governor: May 8, 2008
Governor approval: May 12, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 12, 2008
Description: Polybrominated diphenyl ether manufacture and sale restricted, report required, and penalties provided.
Presented to Governor: May 8, 2008
Governor veto: May 12, 2008
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Description: Omnibus economic development policy bill.
Presented to Governor: May 8, 2008
Governor approval: May 12, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 12, 2008
Description: Sexual offender provisions modified relating to confinement, data access, registration, hearings, MINNCOR marketing plan, parole, payments and fees, district courts, controlled substances, and custody and appropriation flexibility provided.
Presented to Governor: May 8, 2008
Governor approval: May 12, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 12, 2008
Description: Omnibus higher education policy bill.
Presented to Governor: May 8, 2008
Governor approval: May 12, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 12, 2008
Description: Omnibus agriculture and veteran policy bill, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 8, 2008
Governor approval: May 12, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 12, 2008
Description: Omnibus energy bill modifying programs, providing standards, and appropriating money.
Presented to Governor: May 8, 2008
Governor approval: May 12, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 12, 2008
Description: Election provisions modified relating to lobbying, preelection reports, affidavits, campaign advertisements, absentee ballots, election judges, mail, school district and special elections, recounts, electronic voting and voter registration.
Presented to Governor: May 8, 2008
Governor approval: May 12, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 12, 2008
Description: Gambling device definition clarified, and gambling devices or components for shipment to other jurisdiction provisions repealed.
Presented to Governor: May 8, 2008
Governor approval: May 12, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 12, 2008
Description: Flood insurance coverage regulated, and disclosures of noncoverage required.
Presented to Governor: May 8, 2008
Governor approval: May 12, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 12, 2008
Description: Federally qualified health centers provision changed.
Presented to Governor: May 8, 2008
Governor approval: May 12, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 12, 2008
Description: Explore Minnesota Tourism rental lodging study required, definitions created, and report required.
Presented to Governor: May 8, 2008
Governor approval: May 12, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 12, 2008
Description: Minnesota Technology, Inc. renamed Enterprise Minnesota, Inc., and related provisions updated, technical changes made, and Agricultural Utilization Research Institute provisions recodified.
Presented to Governor: May 8, 2008
Governor approval: May 12, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 12, 2008
Description: Disaster relief funding provided, state reimbursement provided, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 8, 2008
Governor approval: May 12, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 12, 2008
Description: Alternative compensation and settlement process provided for survivors of the I-35W catastrophe, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 6, 2008
Governor approval: May 8, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 8, 2008
Description: Transportation policy provisions modified, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 6, 2008
Governor approval: May 8, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 8, 2008
Description: Health care and continuing care miscellaneous provisions amended, and technical changes made.
Presented to Governor: May 5, 2008
Governor approval: May 8, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 8, 2008
Description: Steele County nursing home and assisted living facility transfer to nonprofit corporation authorized, interest in nonprofit corporation provided, and nursing home moratorium exception provided.
Presented to Governor: May 5, 2008
Governor approval: May 8, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 8, 2008
Description: Motor vehicle insurance adjustments regulated.
Presented to Governor: May 5, 2008
Governor approval: May 8, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 8, 2008
Description: Juvenile driver's license reinstatement fee imposed after revocation.
Presented to Governor: May 5, 2008
Governor approval: May 8, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 8, 2008
Description: Restricted plumber licenses effective dates modified.
Presented to Governor: May 5, 2008
Governor approval: May 8, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 8, 2008
Description: Petroleum product standards updated and number provided to advertise grade of gasoline.
Presented to Governor: May 5, 2008
Governor approval: May 8, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 8, 2008
Description: Deaf, Deaf-blind and Hard-of-Hearing Minnesotans Commission provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 5, 2008
Governor approval: May 8, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 8, 2008
Description: Medical debt information regulated.
Presented to Governor: May 5, 2008
Governor veto: May 8, 2008
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Secretary of State, Filed: May 8, 2008
Description: Energy usage performance standards provided for development and application.
Presented to Governor: May 5, 2008
Governor approval: May 8, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 8, 2008
Description: Revisor's bill correcting erroneous, ambiguous, and omitted text and obsolete references, eliminating redundant, conflicting, and superseded provisions, and making miscellaneous corrections.
Presented to Governor: May 5, 2008
Governor approval: May 8, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 8, 2008
Description: Deed, rates of interest, and mortgage contracts regulated, borrower's ability to repay verification provided, and mortgage broker's failure to comply penalties and remedies provided.
Presented to Governor: May 5, 2008
Governor approval: May 8, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 8, 2008
Description: K-12 athletic coaches required to undergo criminal history background check.
Presented to Governor: May 5, 2008
Governor approval: May 8, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 8, 2008
Description: Bovine tuberculosis control provided in certain areas, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 2, 2008
Governor approval: May 5, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 5, 2008
Description: Lending practices and default regulation provided relating to manufactured housing.
Presented to Governor: May 2, 2008
Governor approval: May 4, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 5, 2008
Description: Long-term disability parking city permit program minimum requirements established.
Presented to Governor: May 2, 2008
Governor approval: May 4, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 5, 2008
Description: School bus driver type III qualifications established, and penalties provided.
Presented to Governor: May 2, 2008
Governor approval: May 4, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 5, 2008
Description: False police and fire emergency calls included as misdemeanor offense.
Presented to Governor: May 2, 2008
Governor approval: May 4, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 5, 2008
Description: Commuter rail; transportation commissioner's authority clarified relating to commuter rail, and operation and maintenance of commuter rail lines located in the metropolitan area provided.
Presented to Governor: May 2, 2008
Governor approval: May 4, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 5, 2008
Description: Day training and habilitation program license requirements modified.
Presented to Governor: May 2, 2008
Governor approval: May 4, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 5, 2008
Description: Professional firefighter arbitration procedures repealed concerning total package final offers.
Presented to Governor: May 2, 2008
Governor approval: May 5, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 5, 2008
Description: Early childhood education programs teaching employment requirements modified.
Presented to Governor: May 2, 2008
Governor approval: May 4, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 5, 2008
Description: Korean War Veterans Day designated on July 27.
Presented to Governor: May 2, 2008
Governor approval: May 4, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 5, 2008
Description: Motor fuel surcharge administration provided, and transitional rate of special fuel excise tax on compressed natural gas corrected.
Presented to Governor: May 2, 2008
Governor veto: May 5, 2008
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Secretary of State, Filed: May 5, 2008
Description: Precinct caucus dates established by the appropriate political parties, and notice to secretary of state required.
Presented to Governor: April 30, 2008
Governor approval: May 1, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 1, 2008
Description: Optometrist practice and licensing provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: April 30, 2008
Governor approval: May 1, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 1, 2008
Description: Carver County Board granted authority over library system with exceptions.
Presented to Governor: April 30, 2008
Governor approval: May 1, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 1, 2008
Description: Lawful gambling licensing and other regulatory provisions modified, expenditure restriction changes made, games and prizes modified, clarifying, conforming, and technical changes made to lawful gambling, and report required.
Presented to Governor: April 30, 2008
Governor approval: May 1, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 1, 2008
Description: Beer kegs purchase and receipt by scrap metal dealers regulated.
Presented to Governor: April 30, 2008
Governor approval: May 1, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 1, 2008
Description: Biomass definition extended with respect to renewable energy objectives, distributed energy resources and renewable energy resource planning, and Metropolitan Area Water Supply Advisory Committee expiration date extended.
Presented to Governor: April 30, 2008
Governor approval: May 1, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 1, 2008
Description: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board authorized to retain proceeds from condemnation of park lands necessary for reconstruction and expansion of marked Interstate Highway 35W at the Mississippi River.
Presented to Governor: April 30, 2008
Governor approval: May 1, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 1, 2008
Description: Minnesota Securities Act modified, regulations provided, and technical changes made.
Presented to Governor: April 30, 2008
Governor approval: May 1, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 1, 2008
Description: Hearing time requirements modified and clarified, prehearing discharge exception provided for commitment petitions involving mentally ill or sexually dangerous persons.
Presented to Governor: April 30, 2008
Governor veto: May 1, 2008
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Secretary of State, Filed: May 1, 2008
Description: Telephone company alternative regulation plan provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: April 30, 2008
Governor approval: May 1, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 1, 2008
Description: City notice required when customer's heat source disconnected.
Presented to Governor: April 30, 2008
Governor approval: May 1, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: May 1, 2008
Description: Health Care Peer Review Committee reestablished relating to quality of care and treatment of offenders, and Minnesota Breeders fund advisory committees reestablished.
Presented to Governor: April 28, 2008
Governor approval: April 30, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 30, 2008
Description: 2008 U.S. Women's Open temporary permits required for passenger vehicles.
Presented to Governor: April 28, 2008
Governor approval: April 30, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 30, 2008
Description: Workers' Compensation Advisory Council recommendations adopted.
Presented to Governor: April 28, 2008
Governor approval: April 30, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 30, 2008
Description: Horse racing; purse set-aside and breeder's fund revenue sharing provided, and simulcasting restriction modified.
Presented to Governor: April 24, 2008
Governor approval: April 25, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 25, 2008
Description: University of Minnesota directed to study workers' health including lung health, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: April 24, 2008
Governor approval: April 28, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 28, 2008
Description: Natural disaster assistance procedures established for state agencies.
Presented to Governor: April 24, 2008
Governor approval: April 28, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 28, 2008
Description: Public hearing and testimony provided before making an appointment to fill county board vacancy, and time period changed in which an appointment may be made.
Presented to Governor: April 24, 2008
Governor approval: April 28, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 28, 2008
Description: Internet ticket sale interference offense established.
Presented to Governor: April 24, 2008
Governor approval: April 28, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 28, 2008
Description: Voter registration procedures, filing requirements, voting procedures, election day prohibitions, and ballot preparation requirements modified; complaint and resolution process established; and challengers required to prove residency.
Presented to Governor: April 23, 2008
Governor approval: April 25, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 25, 2008
Description: Peace officer or firefighter disability provision modified.
Presented to Governor: April 23, 2008
Governor approval: April 25, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 25, 2008
Description: E-charging service provided, and fingerprinting required.
Presented to Governor: April 23, 2008
Governor approval: April 25, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 25, 2008
Description: Residential mortgage originators and services regulated, and borrower's ability to pay verified.
Presented to Governor: April 23, 2008
Governor approval: April 25, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 25, 2008
Description: Minnesota Residential Mortgage Originator and Servicer Licensing Act application clarified, and insurer investment authority clarified.
Presented to Governor: April 23, 2008
Governor approval: April 25, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 25, 2008
Description: Omnibus transportation policy bill providing policy changes relating to transportation, highways, drivers' licenses and railroads, and appropriating money.
Presented to Governor: April 23, 2008
Governor veto: April 25, 2008
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Secretary of State, Filed: April 25, 2008
Description: Foreclosure information specification provided, report required, and electronic recording provisions provided.
Presented to Governor: April 23, 2008
Governor approval: April 25, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 25, 2008
Description: Nonprofit organization grants authorized by political subdivisions.
Presented to Governor: April 23, 2008
Governor veto: April 25, 2008
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Secretary of State, Filed: April 25, 2008
Description: War veterans memorial referendum requirement removed.
Presented to Governor: April 23, 2008
Governor approval: April 25, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 25, 2008
Description: Vehicle window glazing restriction exemptions provided.
Presented to Governor: April 23, 2008
Governor approval: April 25, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 25, 2008
Description: Children's mental health providers required to develop a plan for and comply with requirements on the use of restrictive procedures and chemical use assessments modified.
Presented to Governor: April 23, 2008
Governor approval: April 25, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 25, 2008
Description: Business Corporations Act; Limited Liability Company Act; Uniform Limited Partnership Act of 2001; technical amendments proposed, and nonprofit limited liability company formation authorized.
Presented to Governor: April 23, 2008
Governor approval: April 25, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 25, 2008
Description: Temporary assistance for needy families maintenance of effort programs modified.
Presented to Governor: April 23, 2008
Governor approval: April 25, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 25, 2008
Description: Small employer health insurance regulated and health carriers required to provide notice of plan availability.
Presented to Governor: April 22, 2008
Governor approval: April 24, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 24, 2008
Description: Resident reimbursement classification, Alzheimer's disease facilities, and nursing home moratorium provisions changed and report required recommending standards for personal care assistant services.
Presented to Governor: April 22, 2008
Governor approval: April 24, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 24, 2008
Description: Local government interstate assistance authorized for emergency services.
Presented to Governor: April 22, 2008
Governor approval: April 24, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 24, 2008
Description: Hospital records permitted to be transferred to electronic image, and provisions for advance directive and will of decedent regarding transport of body to place of final disposition modified.
Presented to Governor: April 22, 2008
Governor approval: April 24, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 24, 2008
Description: Safe at Home program provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: April 22, 2008
Governor approval: April 24, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 24, 2008
Description: Department of Corrections claim settlement provided, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: April 21, 2008
Governor approval: April 24, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 24, 2008
Description: Plat requirements modified.
Presented to Governor: April 21, 2008
Governor approval: April 24, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 24, 2008
Description: Emergency responders exempted from permit requirement for emergency communication equipment.
Presented to Governor: April 21, 2008
Governor approval: April 24, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 24, 2008
Description: Nonstate client employees authorized to work for community-based treatment and habilitation programs.
Presented to Governor: April 21, 2008
Governor approval: April 24, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 24, 2008
Description: First responders authorized to staff basic life support ambulances under certain conditions, and staffing flexibility allowed for rural ambulance providers.
Presented to Governor: April 21, 2008
Governor approval: April 24, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 24, 2008
Description: Health plan company complaint filing requirement changed.
Presented to Governor: April 21, 2008
Governor approval: April 24, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 24, 2008
Description: Disabled children human services eligibility redetermination notice required.
Presented to Governor: April 21, 2008
Governor approval: April 24, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 24, 2008
Description: Medical Review Subcommittee and ombudsman authorized to gather data about deceased clients.
Presented to Governor: April 21, 2008
Governor approval: April 24, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 24, 2008
Description: Public nuisance law requirement affecting evidentiary thresholds and numbers of triggering incidents for specific offenses changed.
Presented to Governor: April 21, 2008
Governor approval: April 24, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 24, 2008
Description: Critical public service property trespassing provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: April 21, 2008
Governor approval: April 24, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 24, 2008
Description: Motor vehicle title branding provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: April 21, 2008
Governor approval: April 24, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 24, 2008
Description: Human rights act civil and criminal penalties modified, and residential mortgage fraud sentencing provision modified.
Presented to Governor: April 21, 2008
Governor approval: April 24, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 24, 2008
Description: Auto insurance and certain claims practices regulated.
Presented to Governor: April 21, 2008
Governor approval: April 24, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 24, 2008
Description: Radiation therapy facility construction moratorium extended in specified counties.
Presented to Governor: April 21, 2008
Governor approval: April 24, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 24, 2008
Description: High-Speed Broadband Task Force established.
Presented to Governor: April 17, 2008
Governor approval: April 18, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 18, 2008
Description: Consumer reports security freezes regulated, and fees provided.
Presented to Governor: April 17, 2008
Governor approval: April 21, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 21, 2008
Description: Debt management services regulated, and obsolete criminal provision repealed.
Presented to Governor: April 17, 2008
Governor approval: April 21, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 21, 2008
Description: Rock County auditor-treasurer appointment process provided.
Presented to Governor: April 17, 2008
Governor approval: April 21, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 21, 2008
Description: First party good faith insurance practices regulated, and remedies provided.
Presented to Governor: April 16, 2008
Governor approval: April 18, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 18, 2008
Description: Uniform Municipal Contracting Law; contract threshold subjective amount requirements changed.
Presented to Governor: April 16, 2008
Governor approval: April 17, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 17, 2008
Description: New Prague; deputy registrar office location permitted to be within city limits.
Presented to Governor: April 16, 2008
Governor approval: April 17, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 17, 2008
Description: Police officers permitted attorney and union representation at disciplinary hearings.
Presented to Governor: April 16, 2008
Governor approval: April 17, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 17, 2008
Description: Employee relations duty transfer to Department of Finance codified and appointment of deputy permitted.
Presented to Governor: April 16, 2008
Governor approval: April 17, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 17, 2008
Description: Foreign cooperatives regulation provided, dissolution notification request removed, document return provided, foreign partnerships allowed to use alternative names, and name filing contests eliminated.
Presented to Governor: April 16, 2008
Governor approval: April 17, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 17, 2008
Description: Minnesota Responds Medical Reserve Corps created, volunteer health practitioners permitted during an emergency declaration, and volunteer protections provided.
Presented to Governor: April 16, 2008
Governor approval: April 17, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 17, 2008
Description: Custodial trust account use of debit or credit cards authorized to withdraw funds.
Presented to Governor: April 16, 2008
Governor approval: April 17, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 17, 2008
Description: State auditor; political subdivision definition provided relating to state auditor.
Presented to Governor: April 16, 2008
Governor approval: April 17, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 17, 2008
Description: Physical therapy licensure provisions changed.
Presented to Governor: April 16, 2008
Governor approval: April 17, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 17, 2008
Description: Duluth; Spirit Mountain Recreation Area Authority land boundaries corrected.
Presented to Governor: April 16, 2008
Governor approval: April 17, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 17, 2008
Description: Conflict of interest rules clarified for local economic development authorities.
Presented to Governor: April 16, 2008
Governor approval: April 17, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 17, 2008
Description: Municipal boundary changes provided, and chief administrative law judge powers and duties imposed.
Presented to Governor: April 16, 2008
Governor approval: April 17, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 17, 2008
Description: Board of Accountancy governing provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: April 16, 2008
Governor approval: April 17, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 17, 2008
Description: Compensation plan required for employees of the legislative auditor and plan subject to legislative review and approval, and state labor contracts ratified.
Presented to Governor: April 16, 2008
Governor approval: April 17, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 17, 2008
Description: Park district property acquisition provision provided.
Presented to Governor: April 14, 2008
Governor veto: April 17, 2008
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Secretary of State, Filed: April 17, 2008
Description: Memorial Day observances county expenditure limit increased.
Presented to Governor: April 14, 2008
Governor approval: April 17, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 17, 2008
Description: Live musical performances or productions advertising regulated.
Presented to Governor: April 14, 2008
Governor approval: April 17, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 17, 2008
Description: Absent voters procedures and requirements modified, and voter registration information privacy provided.
Presented to Governor: April 14, 2008
Governor approval: April 17, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 17, 2008
Description: Health profession licensing requirements changed and unlicensed complementary and alternative health care practitioner provision changed, and county standards provided for transporting a dead body.
Presented to Governor: April 9, 2008
Governor approval: April 10, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 10, 2008
Description: Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act adopted as approved and recommended by the National Conference of Commissions on Uniform State Law.
Presented to Governor: April 9, 2008
Governor approval: April 10, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 10, 2008
Description: Cemetery fund use specified.
Presented to Governor: April 7, 2008
Governor approval: April 10, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 10, 2008
Description: Police vehicles exempted from window glazing restrictions.
Presented to Governor: April 7, 2008
Governor approval: April 10, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 10, 2008
Description: Personal jurisdiction over foreign corporations and nonresident individuals modified.
Presented to Governor: April 7, 2008
Governor approval: April 10, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 10, 2008
Description: Minnesota's Mexican-American veterans authorized to place a plaque in the court of honor on the Capitol grounds to honor all Minnesota veterans who have served at any time in the United States armed forces.
Presented to Governor: April 7, 2008
Governor approval: April 10, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 10, 2008
Description: Nashwauk Public Utilities Commission membership increased from three to five members.
Presented to Governor: April 7, 2008
Governor approval: April 10, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 10, 2008
Description: Claim denials under aviation liability coverage regulated.
Presented to Governor: April 7, 2008
Governor approval: April 10, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 10, 2008
Description: Auctioneers exempted from certain requirements applicable to professional fundraisers.
Presented to Governor: April 7, 2008
Governor approval: April 10, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 10, 2008
Description: Big Stone County; county treasurer duty assignment authorized.
Presented to Governor: April 7, 2008
Governor approval: April 10, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 10, 2008
Description: Omnibus bonding bill authorizing spending to acquire and better public lands and buildings, issuing bonds, and appropriating money.
Presented to Governor: April 3, 2008
Governor approval: April 7, 2008
Line item veto: 55 separate line item vetoes
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Secretary of State, Filed: April 7, 2008
Description: Proof of abadonment provided relating to reduced mortgage foreclosure redemption period.
Presented to Governor: 04/03/08
Governor approval: April 4, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 4, 2008
Description: Foreclosure; tenant notice required relating to foreclosures.
Presented to Governor: 04/03/08
Governor approval: April 4, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 4, 2008
Description: Conflict of interest exception established for certain school contracts for professional and other services requiring school board approval.
Presented to Governor: 04/03/08
Governor approval: April 4, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 4, 2008
Description: County summary budget data date requirement changed.
Presented to Governor: April 2, 2008
Governor approval: April 3, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 3, 2008
Description: Eviction records expungement provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: April 2, 2008
Governor approval: April 4, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 4, 2008
Description: Telecommunications state agency obsolete rules repealed.
Presented to Governor: April 2, 2008
Governor approval: April 4, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 4, 2008
Description: Independent contractor status rule exception eliminated, and audit activities and report required.
Presented to Governor: April 2, 2008
Governor veto: April 4, 2008
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Secretary of State, Filed: April 4, 2008
Description: Accessible electronic information service for blind and disabled persons sunset repealed.
Presented to Governor: April 2, 2008
Governor approval: April 4, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 4, 2008
Description: Watonwan County Soil and Water Conservation District Board procedures provided for filling vacant supervisor positions.
Presented to Governor: April 2, 2008
Governor approval: April 3, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 3, 2008
Description: Gang and drug oversight council annual legislative report due date modification.
Presented to Governor: March 31, 2008
Governor approval: April 3, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 3, 2008
Description: Payroll card accounts sunset provision repealed.
Presented to Governor: March 31, 2008
Governor approval: April 3, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 3, 2008
Description: Emergency management training required for executive branch employees.
Presented to Governor: March 31, 2008
Governor approval: April 3, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 3, 2008
Description: Towns; public park, town celebration and service recognition expenditures authorized.
Presented to Governor: March 31, 2008
Governor approval: April 3, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 3, 2008
Description: Automatic updates provided for voter registration.
Presented to Governor: March 31, 2008
Governor approval: April 3, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: April 3, 2008
Description: Vietnam Veterans Day designated as March 29.
Presented to Governor: March 27, 2008
Governor approval: March 27, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: March 27, 2008
Description: Independent School District No. 271, Bloomington, single-member school board election districts established.
Presented to Governor: March 27, 2008
Governor veto: March 27, 2008
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Secretary of State, Filed: March 28, 2008
Description: Filing deadlines set for certain reports, customer payment arrangements regulated during cold weather periods, and utility payment agreements regulated.
Presented to Governor: March 25, 2008
Governor approval: March 27, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: March 27, 2008
Description: Yellow Medicine County; appointive offices process provided.
Presented to Governor: March 25, 2008
Governor approval: March 27, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: March 27, 2008
Description: Nicollet County auditor-treasurer office made appointive.
Presented to Governor: March 25, 2008
Governor approval: March 27, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: March 27, 2008
Description: Milk truck weight exemption sunset date repealed.
Presented to Governor: March 18, 2008
Governor approval: March 19, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: March 20, 2008
Description: County historical society funding modified relating to cities of the first class.
Presented to Governor: March 18, 2008
Governor approval: March 19, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: March 20, 2008
Description: Blood donor age minimum lowered with parental consent.
Presented to Governor: March 14, 2008
Governor approval: March 18, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: March 18, 2008
Description: Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board members authorized to serve two consecutive terms, and certain trauma triage and transportation guidelines delayed.
Presented to Governor: March 14, 2008
Governor approval: March 14, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: March 14, 2008
Description: State agencies deficiency funding provided, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: March 12, 2008
Governor approval: March 14, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: March 14, 2008
Description: Omnibus technical tax bill; tax policy and administration provisions modified relating to income, franchise, property, sales, and other taxes; and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: March 6, 2008
Governor approval: March 7, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: March 7, 2008
Description: Meetings and events authorized after 6:00 p.m. on March 4, 2008.
Presented to Governor: February 28, 2008
Governor approval: February 28, 2008
Secretary of State, Filed: February 29, 2008
Description: Transportation finance bill appropriating money for highway maintenance, local roads, emergency relief related to the I-35W bridge collapse, establishing a bridge improvement program; issuing bonds; and modifying motor fuel taxes.
Presented to Governor: February 21, 2008
Governor veto: February 22, 2008
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Secretary of State, Filed: February 25, 2008
Description: Criminal gang behavior defined as a public nuisance, and injunctive relief and other remedies provided.
Presented to Governor: May 24, 2007
Governor approval: May 25, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 25, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Omnibus tax bill.
Presented to Governor: May 29, 2007
Governor veto: May 30, 2007
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Description: Omnibus state government finance bill appropriating money for general legislative and administrative expenses of state government, regulating state and local government, and abolishing the Department of Employee Relations.
Presented to Governor: May 24, 2007
Governor approval: May 25, 2007
Line item veto: page 19, line 32- page 20, line 6
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Secretary of State, Filed: May 25, 2007
Effective date: various
Description: Omnibus health and human services finance bill.
Presented to Governor: May 24, 2007
Governor approval: May 25, 2007
Line item veto: p. 455, lines 18-19; p. 456, line 27, p. 457, line 2; p. 466, lines 16-26;
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Line item veto: p. 470, lines 25-27, p. 475, line 21, p. 476, line 2; p 477, lines 18-22,
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Line item veto: p. 487, lines 20-26, p. 490, ines 18-23; p. 498, lines 7-15
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Secretary of State, Filed: May 25, 2007
Effective date: various
Description: Omnibus E-12 education finance bill.
Presented to Governor: May 29, 2007
Governor approval: May 30, 2007
Line item veto: page 20, lines 11-14; p. 56, lines 21-23; p. 62, lines 4-9; p. 67, lines 18-32
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Line item veto: p. 111, lines 20-28
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Secretary of State, Filed: May 30, 2007
Effective date: various
Description: Lawful gambling expenditure restrictions modified, game requirements and prize amounts clarified, and other gambling provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 24, 2007
Governor approval: May 25, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 25, 2007
Effective date: Various
Description: Omnibus higher education finance bill establishing and amending higher education programs, and appropriating money.
Presented to Governor: May 29, 2007
Governor approval: May 30, 2007
Line item veto: page 6, lines 17-23; page 6, line 24 - page 7, line 8
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Secretary of State, Filed: May 30, 2007
Effective date: July 1, 2007
Description: Transportation, Metropolitan Council, and public safety funding provided, motor vehicle sales tax provisions modified, Public Safety Department fees increased, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 29, 2007
Governor approval: May 30, 2007
Line item veto: page 5, lines 5-8
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Secretary of State, Filed: May 30, 2007
Effective date: July 1, 2007
Description: School employee statewide health insurance plan established, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 24, 2007
Governor veto: May 25, 2007
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Description: Manufactured home relocation trust fund established, and manufactured home park owner payments required.
Presented to Governor: May 22, 2007
Governor approval: May 25, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 25, 2007
Effective date: Various
Description: Construction code and licensing provisions modified, penalties and enforcement provided, statutes recodified, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 22, 2007
Governor approval: May 25, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 25, 2007
Effective date: Various
Description: Registered nurses authorized to dispense oral contraceptives in family planning clinics; governmental unit definition expanded; medical assistance reimbursement rates adjustment provided.
Presented to Governor: May 22, 2007
Governor approval: May 25, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 25, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Aircraft facilities state financing modified to allow flexibility in obtaining a new lessee for a facility, and other statutory provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 22, 2007
Governor approval: May 25, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 25, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Claims against the state settlement provided relating to corrections, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 22, 2007
Governor approval: May 24, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 24, 2007
Effective date: May 25, 2007
Description: Next Generation Energy Act of 2007 adopted.
Presented to Governor: May 22, 2007
Governor approval: May 25, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 25, 2007
Effective date: Various
Description: Omnibus jobs, economic development, and housing finance bill establishing and modifying programs; and appropriating money.
Presented to Governor: May 22, 2007
Governor approval: May 25, 2007
Line item veto: page 9, lines 9-19; page 9, lines 30-33; page 10, lines 9-12;
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Line item veto: page 16, line 34, page 17, line2; page 17, lines 3-9, page 17, lines 17-23;
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Line item veto: page 26, lines 1-2; page 29, lines 28-29; page 30, lines 2-4; page 107, line 21;
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Line item veto: page 108, line 10
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Secretary of State, Filed: May 25, 2007
Effective date: various
Description: Omnibus pension bill.
Presented to Governor: May 22, 2007
Governor approval: May 25, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 25, 2007
Effective date: Various
Description: State boards and advisory groups governing laws revised.
Presented to Governor: May 22, 2007
Governor approval: May 25, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 25, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Lead-containing jewelry products manufacture and sale regulated.
Presented to Governor: May 22, 2007
Governor approval: May 25, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 25, 2007
Effective date: Various
Description: Omnibus game, fish, and lands bill modifying provisions relating to hunting, fishing, parks, and other natural resources provisions; and appropriating money.
Presented to Governor: May 22, 2007
Governor approval: May 25, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 25, 2007
Effective date: Various
Description: Indian Affairs Council membership and other provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 22, 2007
Governor approval: May 25, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 25, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Data practices duties and classifications clarified, technical changes provided, and access and classifications provided.
Presented to Governor: May 22, 2007
Governor approval: May 24, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 24, 2007
Effective date: Various
Description: Unemployment insurance policy, housekeeping, and style changes provided; rules incorporated into statute; fraud penalties modified; and certain unemployment benefits extended.
Presented to Governor: May 22, 2007
Governor approval: May 24, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 24, 2007
Effective date: Various
Description: Notary public maximum fees increased.
Presented to Governor: May 22, 2007
Governor veto: May 25, 2007
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Description: Guardianship and conservatorship recommendations study required.
Presented to Governor: May 22, 2007
Governor approval: May 25, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 25, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Anoka authorized in its home rule charter to provide the procedure for the appointment of the city housing and redevelopment authority commissioners.
Presented to Governor: May 21, 2007
Governor approval: May 24, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 24, 2007
Effective date: Day following local compliance
Description: Well contractor's license provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 21, 2007
Governor approval: May 23, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Medical licenses provisions modified, x-ray equipment provisions changed, expiration date removed, and speech-language, Board of Pharmacy provisions modified, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 21, 2007
Governor approval: May 24, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 24, 2007
Effective date: Various
Description: Browns Valley flood relief funding provided, flood mitigation projects authorized, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 21, 2007
Governor approval: May 23, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2007
Effective date: May 24, 2007
Description: Minneapolis Public Library and Hennepin County library system merger enabled; and transfer of employees, property and assets to Hennepin County authorized.
Presented to Governor: May 21, 2007
Governor approval: May 24, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 24, 2007
Effective date: Day following local approval filing
Description: Darlene Luther Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act adopted and penalties imposed.
Presented to Governor: May 21, 2007
Governor approval: May 24, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 24, 2007
Effective date: April 1, 2008
Description: Employers required to give notice of employee rights relating to personnel record review and access.
Presented to Governor: May 21, 2007
Governor approval: May 23, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2007
Effective date: January 1, 2008
Description: Child support laws clarified and modified, enforcement provisions modified, and time periods extended for enforcing child support judgments.
Presented to Governor: May 21, 2007
Governor approval: May 24, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 24, 2007
Effective date: Various
Description: State Board of Investment required to divest from certain investments related to Sudan.
Presented to Governor: May 21, 2007
Governor approval: May 23, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Fair market value determination clarified in certain dedication proceedings.
Presented to Governor: May 21, 2007
Governor approval: May 23, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Private cemeteries provisions clarified.
Presented to Governor: May 21, 2007
Governor approval: May 23, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Mortuary science provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 21, 2007
Governor approval: May 23, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Metropolitan livable communities fund provisions modified, nonprofit organization creation and funds use authorized, report required, fund transfers provided, and local planning assistance grants and loans authorized.
Presented to Governor: May 21, 2007
Governor approval: May 23, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2007
Effective date: May 24, 2007
Description: Human services licensing and other provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 21, 2007
Governor approval: May 24, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 24, 2007
Effective date: Various
Description: Military personnel utility and other contracts regulated, and cancellations authorized.
Presented to Governor: May 21, 2007
Governor approval: May 23, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 23, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Meetings by telephone or other electronic means authorized under certain conditions relating to the open meeting law.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2007
Governor approval: May 21, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 21, 2007
Effective date: Various
Description: Mercury; sale of certain mercury-containing products prohibited; sale, use, and disposal restrictions modified; consumer information required; and lamp recycling facility operation requirements modified.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2007
Governor approval: May 21, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 21, 2007
Effective date: Various
Description: Financial institution access cards regulated, and security breach liability established.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2007
Governor approval: May 21, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 21, 2007
Effective date: Various
Description: Renewable electric energy development benefits economic strategy required, and Legislative Electric Energy Task Force regulated.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2007
Governor approval: May 21, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 21,2007
Effective date: May 22, 2007
Description: Homeowner transactions regulated relating to homes in foreclosure, homestead property regulated, and judgments against homestead property regulation provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2007
Governor approval: May 21, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 21, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Mortgage application information sale prohibited, homestead exemptions and judgments involving sale of property enforcement regulated, real property improvement construction damage actions limited, and creditors' land redemption regulated.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2007
Governor approval: May 21, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 21, 2007
Effective date: Various
Description: Life insurance continuation coverage regulated, mortality tables authorized to calculate reserves for certain policies, and other insurance provisions modified and regulated.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2007
Governor approval: May 21, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 21, 2007
Effective date: Various
Description: County corrections return of drugs dispensed by pharmacies authorized in certain circumstances, certification of prescriptions provided, and legend drug prescription requirements modified.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2007
Governor approval: May 21, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 21, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Hennepin and Wright County Boards authorized to initiate a process for the change of county boundaries by resolution.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2007
Governor approval: May 21, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 21, 2007
Effective date: May 22, 2007
Description: State employee combined charities organization registration process streamlined.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2007
Governor approval: May 21, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 21, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Office of Enterprise Technology terminology modified.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2007
Governor approval: May 21, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 21, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Car buyers' bill of rights enacted, disclosures required, and sale of "certified" used motor vehicles regulated.
Presented to Governor: May 18, 2007
Governor approval: May 21, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 21, 2007
Effective date: January 1, 2008
Description: Body piercing services prohibited for persons under the age of 18 without parental consent.
Presented to Governor: May 17, 2007
Governor approval: May 21, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 21, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Scott County library board made advisory to the county board.
Presented to Governor: May 17, 2007
Governor approval: May 21, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 21, 2007
Effective date: day following local compliance
Description: Minnesota Public Facilities Authority Act and Pollution Control Agency project priority rule modified.
Presented to Governor: May 17, 2007
Governor approval: May 21, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 21, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Amusement rides regulation provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 17, 2007
Governor approval: May 21, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 21, 2007
Effective date: January 1, 2008
Description: Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board expanded to include legislators as nonvoting members.
Presented to Governor: May 17, 2007
Governor approval: May 21, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 21, 2007
Effective date: May 22, 2007
Description: Gift certificates and gift cards expiration dates and service fees prohibited.
Presented to Governor: May 17, 2007
Governor approval: May 21, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 21, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Shoreland resorts regulated.
Presented to Governor: May 17, 2007
Governor approval: May 21, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 21, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Hibbing Area Redevelopment Agency dissolved, and assets and liabilities transferred to the Hibbing Economic Development Authority.
Presented to Governor: May 17, 2007
Governor approval: May 21, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 21, 2007
Effective date: day following local compliance
Description: Municipal boundary adjustment provisions modified, and advisory task force extended.
Presented to Governor: May 17, 2007
Governor approval: May 21, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 21, 2007
Effective date: Various
Description: Liquor regulations modified, and intoxicating liquor licenses authorized.
Presented to Governor: May 16, 2007
Governor approval: May 18, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 19, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Public Utilities Commission ex parte rules technical changes provided.
Presented to Governor: May 16, 2007
Governor approval: May 18, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 18, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Payroll card accounts regulation extended.
Presented to Governor: May 16, 2007
Governor approval: May 18, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 18, 2007
Effective date: May 19, 2007
Description: Minnesota "Support Our Troops" account money uses expanded.
Presented to Governor: May 16, 2007
Governor approval: May 18, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 18, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Health department technical changes provided, radioactive material license renewal fee eliminated, radiation-producing equipment fees established, x-ray equipment operation requirements modified, and task force extended.
Presented to Governor: May 16, 2007
Governor approval: May 18, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 18, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Omnibus transportation finance bill appropriating money for transportation, Metropolitan Council, and public safety activities; issuing bonds; modifying taxes; authorizing local transportation sales taxes; and modifying various fees.
Presented to Governor: May 14, 2007
Governor veto: May 15, 2007
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Description: Charitable organizations authorized to participate in cooperative purchasing joint powers agreements.
Presented to Governor: May 14, 2007
Governor approval: May 17, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 17, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Freedom to Breathe Act of 2007 established, providing public policy to protect employees and the public from the hazards of secondhand smoke, prohibiting smoking in certain areas, and providing penalties.
Presented to Governor: May 14, 2007
Governor approval: May 16, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 16, 2007
Effective date: October 1, 2007
Description: Omnibus tax bill modifying property tax provisions, providing a homestead credit state refund, increasing property tax refunds, providing a school bond agricultural credit, and adding an income tax bracket and rate.
Presented to Governor: May 11, 2007
Governor veto: May 15, 2007
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Description: Insurer conduct regulated in collision cases.
Presented to Governor: May 14, 2007
Governor approval: May 17, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 17, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Aircraft insurance minimum liability limits increased.
Presented to Governor: May 14, 2007
Governor approval: May 17, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 17, 2007
Effective date: Various
Description: Scott County Housing and Redevelopment Authority renamed Scott County Community Development Agency.
Presented to Governor: May 14, 2007
Governor approval: May 17, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 17, 2007
Effective date: Day following local approval
Description: Heating and cooling policy established for building projects funded with state appropriations.
Presented to Governor: May 14, 2007
Governor approval: May 17, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 17, 2007
Effective date: July 1, 2007
Description: State government record retention provision deleted.
Presented to Governor: May 11, 2007
Governor approval: May 14, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 14, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: National Register of Historic Places property sale or lease restrictions removed.
Presented to Governor: May 11, 2007
Governor approval: May 15, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 15, 2007
Effective date: May 16, 2007
Description: Predatory mortgage lending practices prohibited, criminal penalties prescribed, and remedies provided.
Presented to Governor: May 11, 2007
Governor approval: May 14, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 14, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Plats of land provided.
Presented to Governor: May 11, 2007
Governor approval: May 14, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 14, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Rental vehicle insurance coverage regulated.
Presented to Governor: May 11, 2007
Governor approval: May 14, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 14, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Motor vehicle collision repair required to include air bag repair or replacement, and criminal penalties imposed.
Presented to Governor: May 11, 2007
Governor approval: May 15, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 15, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Hennepin County design-build contract provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 11, 2007
Governor approval: May 14, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 14, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Civil commitment early intervention services expanded, and definition of chemically dependent person expanded relating to pregnant women.
Presented to Governor: May 11, 2007
Governor approval: May 14, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 14, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Energy forward pricing mechanisms terms defined.
Presented to Governor: May 11, 2007
Governor approval: May 14, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 14, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Surplus property rulemaking authority provided.
Presented to Governor: May 11, 2007
Governor approval: May 14, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 14, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Colorectal screening tests insurance coverage required.
Presented to Governor: May 11, 2007
Governor approval: May 14, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 14, 2007
Effective date: May 15, 2007
Description: Omnibus higher education funding bill.
Presented to Governor: May 8, 2007
Governor veto: May 9, 2007
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Description: Airport zoning disclosure duties established.
Presented to Governor: May 9, 2007
Governor approval: May 10, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 10, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: State labor agreements and compensation plans ratified.
Presented to Governor: May 9, 2007
Governor approval: May 10, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 10, 2007
Effective date: May 11, 2007
Description: Petroleum products specifications updated, and petroleum definitions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 9, 2007
Governor approval: May 10, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 10, 2007
Effective date: Various
Description: Public defense provisions updated and clarified, right to representation modified, public defender system supervision provided, chief public appellate defender appointment provided, and public defender co-pays statutory language stricken.
Presented to Governor: May 9, 2007
Governor approval: May 10, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 10, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Health plan coverage for hearing aids requirements modified.
Presented to Governor: May 9, 2007
Governor approval: May 10, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 10, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Municipal preventive health services programs authorized.
Presented to Governor: May 9, 2007
Governor approval: May 10, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 10, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Omnibus health and human services finance bill.
Presented to Governor: May 7, 2007
Governor veto: May 8, 2007
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Description: Omnibus environment and natural resources finance bill appropriating money for environment, natural resources, and energy purposes; establishing and modifying programs; and providing for accounts, assessments, and fees.
Presented to Governor: May 4, 2007
Governor approval: May 8, 2007
Line item veto: Pg 17, lines 17.29-18.11; pg 19, lines 19.18-19.20
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Line item veto: Pg 42, lines 42.23-42.34; pg 142, lines 142.19; pg 146, lines 146.10-146.25
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Secretary of State, Filed: May 8, 2007
Effective date: Various
Description: State government funding provided, state and local operations regulated, public employment provisions modified, Department of Employee Relations abolished, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 4, 2007
Governor veto: May 7, 2007
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Description: Omnibus jobs and economic development bill providing accounts, assessments, fees, and funding; modifying certain programs; regulating certain activities and practices; and appropriating money.
Presented to Governor: May 4, 2007
Governor veto: May 7, 2007
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Description: Omnibus public safety finance bill appropriating money for the courts, public safety, corrections, and other agencies; imposing criminal and civil penalties; and regulating DWI and driving provisions.
Presented to Governor: May 4, 2007
Governor approval: May 7, 2007
Effective date: Various
Description: Bullying; school board policies prohibiting bullying and intimidation required to address electronic and Internet use.
Presented to Governor: May 7, 2007
Governor approval: May 9, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 9, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: County office vacancy procedures modified.
Presented to Governor: May 7, 2007
Governor approval: May 9, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 9, 2007
Effective date: May 10, 2007
Description: Firearms safety and usage training certificates continuation provided while soldiers and essential employees are engaged in active military service.
Presented to Governor: May 7, 2007
Governor approval: May 9, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 9, 2007
Effective date: May 10, 2007
Description: Essential community provider designation extended.
Presented to Governor: May 4, 2007
Governor approval: May 8, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 8, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Adoption information assistance provided to genetic siblings.
Presented to Governor: May 4, 2007
Governor approval: May 8, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 8, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Video display device collection, transportation, and recycling provided; civil penalties imposed; and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: May 4, 2007
Governor approval: May 8, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 8, 2007
Effective date: May 9, 2007
Description: Ticket scalping prohibition repealed.
Presented to Governor: May 4, 2007
Governor approval: May 7, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 7, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: State nurse overtime provisions modified, and report required.
Presented to Governor: May 4, 2007
Governor approval: May 8, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 8, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Omnibus agricultural and veterans affairs bill appropriating money; modifying revenue and fund disposition; modifying and creating funds, fees, and accounts; providing for NextGen energy; and changing veterans provisions.
Presented to Governor: May 1, 2007
Governor approval: May 4, 2007
Line item veto: Page 6, lines 6.9-6.14; Page 9, lines 9.8-9.26
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Secretary of State, Filed: May 4, 2007
Effective date: Various
Description: Financial institutions debt, charges, expenses, electronic terminals, and investments regulated.
Presented to Governor: May 1, 2007
Governor approval: May 4, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 4, 2007
Effective date: Various
Description: Independent nonprofit firefighting corporations included for joint exercise of powers agreements.
Presented to Governor: May 1, 2007
Governor approval: May 4, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 4, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Hospital emergency rooms required to provide emergency contraception, prophylactic antibiotics and information to sexual assault victims.
Presented to Governor: May 1, 2007
Governor approval: May 4, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 4, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Adverse health care events reporting provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: May 1, 2007
Governor approval: May 4, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 4, 2007
Effective date: October 7, 2007
Description: Radon control provisions adoption required relating to building codes.
Presented to Governor: May 1, 2007
Governor approval: May 4, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 4, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Workers' compensation coverage federal exclusions information and report required.
Presented to Governor: May 1, 2007
Governor approval: May 4, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 4, 2007
Effective date: May 5, 2007
Description: Omnibus bonding bill providing capital improvements funding, issuing bonds, canceling and modifying previous appropriations, and appropriating money.
Presented to Governor: April 30, 2007
Governor veto: May 1, 2007
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Description: Health risk limits and reporting required for certain perfluorochemicals.
Presented to Governor: April 30, 2007
Governor approval: May 3, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 3, 2007
Effective date: May 4, 2007
Description: Forest pest control measures provided, approved firewood required on land administered by the commissioner of natural resources, and sale and distribution of firewood regulated.
Presented to Governor: April 30, 2007
Governor approval: May 3, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 3, 2007
Effective date: Various
Description: State employees technical and housekeeping changes provided.
Presented to Governor: April 30, 2007
Governor approval: May 3, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 3, 2007
Effective date: Various
Description: Hennepin County conflicts of interest regulated for certain Hennepin Healthcare System personnel.
Presented to Governor: April 30, 2007
Governor approval: May 3, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 3, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Minnesota Council on Disability sunset repealed.
Presented to Governor: April 30, 2007
Governor approval: May 3, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 3, 2007
Effective date: May 4, 2007
Description: State agencies deficiency funding provided, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: April 30, 2007
Governor approval: May 2, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 2, 2007
Effective date: May 3, 2007
Description: Metropolitan Land Planning Act and related statutes modified, and erroneous and obsolete references corrected.
Presented to Governor: April 30, 2007
Governor veto: May 3, 2007
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Description: Environment and natural resources funding provided, Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources meeting requirements modified, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: April 30, 2007
Governor approval: May 3, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 3, 2007
Effective date: July 1, 2007
Description: Minnesota Sesquicentennial Commission duties, powers, and procedures modified.
Presented to Governor: April 30, 2007
Governor approval: May 3, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: May 3, 2007
Effective date: May 4, 2007
Description: Motor fuels unavailability notice required, and penalty waiver provided for retailers who do not carry ethanol or biodiesel blends under certain circumstances.
Presented to Governor: April 26, 2007
Governor approval: April 30, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: April 30, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Charter commission expense limitations increased for specified cities.
Presented to Governor: April 26, 2007
Governor veto: April 30, 2007
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Description: Beltrami County; county recorder appointment process provided.
Presented to Governor: April 26, 2007
Governor approval: April 30, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: April 30, 2007
Effective date: Day after local compliance
Description: Scott County personnel rules adoption authorized, and veterans' preference administration provided.
Presented to Governor: April 26, 2007
Governor approval: April 30, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: April 30, 1007
Effective date: Upon local approval
Description: Hose connection backflow prevention requirements in recreational camping areas limited.
Presented to Governor: April 26, 2007
Governor approval: April 30, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: April 30, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Trunk Highway Route No. 145 technical correction provided, and Legislative Route No. 262 removed.
Presented to Governor: April 23, 2007
Governor approval: April 26, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: April 26, 2007
Effective date: Various
Description: Auto insurance verification mailing program repealed.
Presented to Governor: April 23, 2007
Governor approval: April 26, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: April 26, 2007
Effective date: April 27, 2007
Description: National Guard reenlistment bonus program expanded, and academic awards provided.
Presented to Governor: April 23, 2007
Governor approval: April 26, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: April 26, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Renewable energy production incentives eligibility period extended.
Presented to Governor: April 17, 2007
Governor approval: April 20, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: April 20, 2007
Effective date: April 21, 2007
Description: Board of Animal Health consultants expanded to include the commissioner of agriculture.
Presented to Governor: April 17, 2007
Governor approval: April 20, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: April 20, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Predatory mortgage lending practices prohibited.
Presented to Governor: April 17, 2007
Governor approval: April 20, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: April 20, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: St. Louis County civil service director provisions modified.
Presented to Governor: April 17, 2007
Governor approval: April 20, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: April 20, 2007
Effective date: April 21, 2007
Description: Rural Finance Authority agricultural loan funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: March 30, 2007
Governor approval: March 30, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: April 2, 2007
Effective date: March 31, 2007
Description: Meeker County economic development authority membership increased to nine.
Presented to Governor: March 30, 2007
Governor approval: March 30, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: April 2, 2007
Effective date: Day after local compliance
Description: Duluth postemployment benefits accounts authorized to pay benefits owed to retired employees and to generate revenue dedicated to meet certain city obligations, and money appropriated.
Presented to Governor: March 30, 2007
Governor approval: March 30, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: April 2, 2007
Effective date: Day following local approval
Description: Revisor's bill correcting erroneous, ambiguous, and omitted text and obsolete references; and making technical corrections.
Presented to Governor: March 30, 2007
Governor approval: March 30, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: April 2, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Limited purpose trust companies nonsubstantive term changes provided.
Presented to Governor: March 30, 2007
Governor approval: March 30, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: April 2, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Ambulance service personnel longevity award and incentive program renamed the Cooper/Sams volunteer ambulance program.
Presented to Governor: March 30, 2007
Governor approval: March 30, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: April 2, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Public Utilities Commission electronic filing authorized.
Presented to Governor: March 26, 2007
Governor approval: March 27, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: March 28, 2007
Effective date: Various
Description: Building contractors insurance requirements modified.
Presented to Governor: March 26, 2007
Governor approval: March 27, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: March 28, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Child placement background check requirements modified.
Presented to Governor: March 26, 2007
Governor approval: March 27, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: March 28, 2007
Effective date: August 1, 2007
Description: Students authorized to participate in high school league-sponsored activities after completing licensed treatment programs.
Presented to Governor: March 19, 2007
Governor approval: March 20, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: March 20, 2007
Effective date: March 21, 2007
Description: Metropolitan Intercounty Association renamed Minnesota Inter-county Association.
Presented to Governor: March 19, 2007
Governor approval: March 21, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: March 21, 2007
Effective date: March 22, 2007
Description: Help America Vote Act account appropriations transfer authorized.
Presented to Governor: March 12, 2007
Governor approval: March 14, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: March 14, 2007
Effective date: March 15, 2007
Description: St. Paul Asian Pacific Cultural Center predesign expenditures authorized from previous appropriation.
Presented to Governor: March 1, 2007
Governor approval: March 2, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: March 5, 2007
Effective date: March 3, 2007
Description: Renewable energy standard established.
Presented to Governor: February 21, 2007
Governor approval: February 22, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: February 22, 2007
Effective date: Various
Description: Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact enacted.
Presented to Governor: February 19, 2007
Governor approval: February 20, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: February 20, 2007
Effective date: Upon ratification by states party to the compact and consent by Congress
Description: Tax conformity provided for tax year 2006 to the federal teacher expense deduction, tuition subtraction, and other provisions of the Tax Relief and Health Care Act, Heroes Earned Retirement Opportunity Act, and Pension Protection Plan.
Presented to Governor: January 29, 2007
Governor approval: January 30, 2007
Secretary of State, Filed: January 30, 2007
Effective date: Various