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Act Summaries: 2011–2012

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Act summaries are prepared by Legislative Analysts of the nonpartisan House Research Department for the benefit of House members and the general public. Users are cautioned to review the language of the law itself rather than relying entirely on information provided by the summary.

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Chapter           SubjectLaw Language           
Chapter 1State budget reductionsLaws 2011, Ch. 1
Chapter 4Environmental Review and PermittingLaws 2011, Ch. 4
Chapter 5Teacher licensure provisionsLaws 2011, Ch. 5
Chapter 6Unemployment insuranceLaws 2011, Ch. 6
Chapter 7Authorizing a branch bank in Northern TownshipLaws 2011, Ch. 7
Chapter 8Income tax federal conformity, tax year 2010 only; repeal of refund delayLaws 2011, Ch. 8
Chapter 9Public Safety DogsLaws 2011, Ch. 9
Chapter 11Overtime; air carriersLaws 2011, Ch. 11
Chapter 12Community paramedicsLaws 2011, Ch. 12
Chapter 13Property taxationLaws 2011, Ch. 13
Chapter 14Agriculture budget actLaws 2011, Ch. 14
Chapter 15Real estate broker price opinionsLaws 2011, Ch. 15
Chapter 18Elections and local redistricting proceduresLaws 2011, Ch. 18
Chapter 20Skylight panelsLaws 2011, Ch. 20
Chapter 21Well contractors/license requirementsLaws 2011, Ch. 21
Chapter 22Nursing facilitiesLaws 2011, Ch. 22
Chapter 23Hannah's LawLaws 2011, Ch. 23
Chapter 24Retained savings programLaws 2011, Ch. 24
Chapter 25Financial statements for charitable organizationsLaws 2011, Ch. 25
Chapter 26Elevator compliance timelinesLaws 2011, Ch. 26
Chapter 27Allowing retired teachers to continue coaching; delying the application deadline for certain charter school activitiesLaws 2011, Ch. 27
Chapter 28Vulnerable adultsLaws 2011, Ch. 28
Chapter 29Fiscal information on health care services for childrenLaws 2011, Ch. 29
Chapter 30Disability parking provisionsLaws 2011, Ch. 30
Chapter 31Uniform Commercial Code, Article 9Laws 2011, Ch. 31
Chapter 32Fleeing officerLaws 2011, Ch. 32
Chapter 34Trunk Highway 332Laws 2011, Ch. 34
Chapter 35Redistricting: State Legislative PlanLaws 2011, Ch. 35
Chapter 36Redistricting: Congressional PlanLaws 2011, Ch. 36
Chapter 38Tax omnibus billLaws 2011, Ch. 38
Chapter 39Omnibus jobs, economic development, and housing finance billLaws 2011, Ch. 39
Chapter 42Education omnibus billLaws 2011, Ch. 42
Chapter 44Annual special permit for waterfront structuresLaws 2011, Ch. 44
Chapter 45Requiring teacher candidates to pass a basic skills test before entering a teacher preparation programLaws 2011, Ch. 45
Chapter 47Fire sprinklers/single-family homesLaws 2011, Ch. 47
Chapter 47Fire sprinklers/single-family homesLaws 2011, Ch. 47
Chapter 48Motor vehicle provisionsLaws 2011, Ch. 48
Chapter 50Higher education appropriationsLaws 2011, Ch. 50
Chapter 51Hospital moratorium exceptionLaws 2011, Ch. 51
Chapter 52Insurance-related disclosure notices and insurance appraisersLaws 2011, Ch. 52
Chapter 55Liquor Omnibus BillLaws 2011, Ch. 55
Chapter 60Disability motorcycle plateLaws 2011, Ch. 60
Chapter 63Homeowner insurance claims for roofing and siding workLaws 2011, Ch. 63
Chapter 64Dental plan provider agreementsLaws 2011, Ch. 64
Chapter 65Elections: vacancies in nomination; local canvassing datesLaws 2011, Ch. 65
Chapter 67State agency response to natural disasterLaws 2011, Ch. 67
Chapter 69Voter identification; electronic rostersLaws 2011, Ch. 69
Chapter 70Driver education and testing on carbon monoxideLaws 2011, Ch. 70
Chapter 71Modifies revenue recapture for licensed ambulance serviceLaws 2011, Ch. 71
Chapter 72Juvenile Sex OffendersLaws 2011, Ch. 72
Chapter 74Governor's Workforce Development CouncilLaws 2011, Ch. 74
Chapter 77Expenditure restrictions for bingo modifiedLaws 2011, Ch. 77
Chapter 79Targeted misdemeanorsLaws 2011, Ch. 79
Chapter 80Donation for anatomical gift programLaws 2011, Ch. 80
Chapter 81Racketeering; felony theftLaws 2011, Ch. 81
Chapter 83Swimming pond exemptionLaws 2011, Ch. 83
Chapter 84Unemployment insurance and workforce developmentLaws 2011, Ch. 84
Chapter 86DHS chemical and mental health policyLaws 2011, Ch. 86
Chapter 87Driver's license diversion pilot programLaws 2011, Ch. 87
Chapter 89Workers Compensation Advisory Council recommendationsLaws 2011, Ch. 89
Chapter 90Policies to protect young athletes from concussionsLaws 2011, Ch. 90
Chapter 91E-chargingLaws 2011, Ch. 91
Chapter 92Modifies exemptions to food, beverage, and lodging establishment licensureLaws 2011, Ch. 92
Chapter 93Postsecondary student recordsLaws 2011, Ch. 93
Chapter 95Processing of insurance claims on portable electronics productsLaws 2011, Ch. 95
Chapter 97EnergyLaws 2011, Ch. 97
Chapter 102DHS policy; MSOPLaws 2011, Ch. 102
Chapter 105Sharing of gratuitiesLaws 2011, Ch. 105
Chapter 107Omnibus Environment and Natural Resources PolicyLaws 2011, Ch. 107
Chapter 108Department of Commerce "market assurance"Laws 2011, Ch. 108
Chapter 109Pickup truck registration and platesLaws 2011, Ch. 109
Chapter 110Department of Health; resident case mix classification; body art techniciansLaws 2011, Ch. 110
Chapter 112Tax policy billLaws 2011, Ch. 112
Chapter 113Claims, deficiency appropriations, and forecast adjustmentsLaws 2011, Ch. 113
Chapter 114Omnibus K-12 education reform billLaws 2011, Ch. 114
Chapter 116Judiciary policy/Common Interest Ownership ActLaws 2011, Ch. 116
Chapter 117Veterans, special license plates, and vehicle fee provisionsLaws 2011, Ch. 117
Chapter 124Animal feed manufacturingLaws 2012, Ch. 124
Chapter 128ForfeitureLaws 2012, Ch. 128
Chapter 137School bus vehicle standards and agency housekeepingLaws 2012, Ch. 137
Chapter 138School district food service equipment purchases; approval simplifiedLaws 2012, Ch. 138
Chapter 142BankingLaws 2012, Ch. 142
Chapter 144Nonpublic pupil aids; uses of the revenue by recipientsLaws 2012, Ch. 144
Chapter 145Adult basic education; service disruptions defined; contact hours adjustedLaws 2012, Ch. 145
Chapter 147Transport by vehicle combinationsLaws 2012, Ch. 147
Chapter 148Mental health treatmentLaws 2012, Ch. 148
Chapter 150Environmental Permitting and ReviewLaws 2012, Ch. 150
Chapter 153Jacob's lawLaws 2012, Ch. 153
Chapter 157Travel insuranceLaws 2012, Ch. 157
Chapter 159Sump Pump InstallationLaws 2012, Ch. 159
Chapter 160Clarification of the term "health plan company"Laws 2012, Ch. 160
Chapter 162Township mutual insurance companiesLaws 2012, Ch. 162
Chapter 163Junked vehicles; scrap metal processor licenseLaws 2012, Ch. 163
Chapter 165Indemnity provisions in trucking contractsLaws 2012, Ch. 165
Chapter 166Automated Drug Distribution System; Limited Service PharmaciesLaws 2012, Ch. 166
Chapter 167Voter ID Constitutional AmendmentLaws 2012, Ch. 167
Chapter 169Community Paramedic ServicesLaws 2012, Ch. 169
Chapter 170Minnesota Comprehensive Health AssociationLaws 2012, Ch. 170
Chapter 172Implements of husbandry brakesLaws 2012, Ch. 172
Chapter 173Theft of motor fuelLaws 2012, Ch. 173
Chapter 174Motor vehicle dealers and liensLaws 2012, Ch. 174
Chapter 175Felony deprivation of a vulnerable adult; unreasonable restraint of childrenLaws 2012, Ch. 175
Chapter 176Design-build for local transportation projectsLaws 2012, Ch. 176
Chapter 177Child care assistance program accreditation rate differentialLaws 2012, Ch. 177
Chapter 178Torrens procedures relating to time share interests in real estateLaws 2012, Ch. 178
Chapter 179Electric transmissionLaws 2012, Ch. 179
Chapter 180DentistryLaws 2012, Ch. 180
Chapter 181Volunteer Dental ServicesLaws 2012, Ch. 181
Chapter 182Window cleaning safetyLaws 2012, Ch. 182
Chapter 185Property-casualty guaranty association notice, insurance identification cards, and access to accident reportsLaws 2012, Ch. 185
Chapter 190Child Care Assistance PaymentsLaws 2012, Ch. 190
Chapter 193Emergency medical personnelLaws 2012, Ch. 193
Chapter 195Restored pioneer vehiclesLaws 2012, Ch. 195
Chapter 196Renewable development accountLaws 2012, Ch. 196
Chapter 197Health-related licensing: social workers, alcohol and drug counselors, professional counselorsLaws 2012, Ch. 197
Chapter 198Unaffixing manufactured homes from real estateLaws 2012, Ch. 198
Chapter 200Gang activityLaws 2012, Ch. 200
Chapter 201Unemployment InsuranceLaws 2012, Ch. 201
Chapter 203HorsesLaws 2012, Ch. 203
Chapter 204Child supportLaws 2012, Ch. 204
Chapter 205State employee gainsharing systemLaws 2012, Ch. 205
Chapter 209Local government financial institution depositsLaws 2012, Ch. 209
Chapter 210Fraudulent/improper financing statements (bogus liens)Laws 2012, Ch. 210
Chapter 212Public defenders; appointed counselLaws 2012, Ch. 212
Chapter 215Pharmacy Audit Integrity ProgramLaws 2012, Ch. 215
Chapter 216Children and Families (DHS)Laws 2012, Ch. 216
Chapter 218Public notice of release hearing; harassment restraining ordersLaws 2012, Ch. 218
Chapter 219Scott County deputy registrarLaws 2012, Ch. 219
Chapter 222Felony DWI; correctionLaws 2012, Ch. 222
Chapter 223Harassment restraining ordersLaws 2012, Ch. 223
Chapter 227Qualified domestic-violence related offensesLaws 2012, Ch. 227
Chapter 234Consumer protection through improved regulation of money transfers and in-home solicitation salesLaws 2012, Ch. 234
Chapter 235Omnibus Liquor BillLaws 2012, Ch. 235
Chapter 236Omnibus Lands BillLaws 2012, Ch. 236
Chapter 238Administrative RulemakingLaws 2012, Ch. 238
Chapter 239Modifying education finance and policy provisionsLaws 2012, Ch. 239
Chapter 242Veterans, disbursement of lawful gambling proceedsLaws 2012, Ch. 242
Chapter 243FireworksLaws 2012, Ch. 243
Chapter 244AgricultureLaws 2012, Ch. 244
Chapter 246Prescription requirements for controlled substancesLaws 2012, Ch. 246
Chapter 247Health and Human Services Finance BillLaws 2012, Ch. 247
Chapter 248Homeowners' insurance claimsLaws 2012, Ch. 248
Chapter 249Permanent School Fund; Authority vested in Legislative CommissionLaws 2012, Ch. 249
Chapter 250ElectionsLaws 2012, Ch. 250
 

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