JANUARY 7, 2005 VOLUME 22, NUMBER 1

Inside: THE 2005 LEGISLATURE CONVENES, CAPITOL CENTENNIAL, AND MORE

This Week’s BIll Introductions HF1-HF56 1 January 7, 2005 Welcome to the 84th session The 84th Legislature has convened during the 100th year that public servants ESSION have been called to serve in the magnifi cent building that we call our State S Weekly Capitol. The writers and editors of the award-winning Session Weekly, now in its 22nd Session Weekly is a nonpartisan year, will continue the tradition of bringing our readers nonpartisan coverage of publication of the Minnesota House committee and fl oor action in the Minnesota House of Representatives. We hope of Representatives Public Information you fi nd this newsmagazine a useful resource and we welcome your comments Services office. During the 2005-2006 and suggestions. Legislative Session, each issue reports daily For a free subscription please contact House Public Information Services at House action between Thursdays of each 651-296-2146 or 1-800-657-3550 or fi ll out a subscription form online at www. week, lists bill introductions, and provides house.leg.state.mn.us/hinfo/sdaily/subscribe.htm. other information. No fee. To subscribe, contact: Minnesota House of Representatives Public Information Services 175 State Offi ce Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. CONTENTS St. Paul, MN 55155-1298 (651) 296-2146 or 1-800-657-3550 TTY (651) 296-9896 HIGHLIGHTS Director Bonding • 11 Budget • 11 Barry LaGrave Editor/Assistant Director Bill Introductions (HF1-HF56) • 21 Lee Ann Schutz Assistant Editor Mike Cook FEATURES Art & Production Coordinator Paul Battaglia All eyes are on us - Teamwork between speaker and chief clerk is key when overseeing the House. • 3 Writers Taking over - New chief clerk “learned for the best.” • 4 Ruth Dunn, Patty Janovec, Saying goodbye - Longtime chief clerk retires. • 5 Brett Martin, Matt Wetzel, Nicole Wood Playing party politics - A contentious day one marks start of legislative year. • 6 Chief Photographer More or less - Republicans, DFL take different paths when establishing Tom Olmscheid leadership structure. • 7 Photographers Meet the new members • 8-10 Andrew VonBank, Sarah Stacke A ‘Fun and Grand Affair’ - Lawmakers and honored guests celebrate Staff Assistants Capitol Centennial. • 12-13 Christy Novak, Laura Noe Looking back to 1905 - Farming was the dominant profession then, edu- cation now. • 14 -15 Speaking of the House - News since sine die. • 16 Session Weekly (ISSN 1049-8176) is pub- lished weekly during the legislative session by What’s your opinion - State fair offers citizens opportunity to put in their Minnesota House of Representatives Public two cents. • 22-23 Information Services offi ce, 175 State Offi ce Minnesota Index: Minnesota House 2005 • 24 Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155-1298. Periodicals postage paid at Minneapolis, Minn. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Session Weekly, Public RESOURCES Information Services offi ce, Minnesota House of Representatives, 175 State Office Building, Where to Find Information • 10 Minnesota’s representation 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Roster of the Minnesota House in Washington • 21 St. Paul, MN 55155-1298. and Senate members • 17-18 Frequently Called Numbers • 21 What’s on the Web • 20

Printed on recycled paper which is 50% recycled, On the cover: House Speaker Steve Sviggum gives the thumbs-up after being elected speaker during 30% post-consumer content. opening day ceremonies of the 2005 session, Jan. 4. This will be the fourth biennium that Sviggum has presided.

—Photo by: Tom Olmscheid

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“You had a better understanding of the relationship between the rules, statute, and All eyes are on us custom and usage and Mason’s and how they Teamwork between speaker and chief clerk is key when would interact with each other and how they overseeing the House would sometimes contradict each other, and what you do in those types of situations,” said Vanasek, who was speaker from 1987-91. BY MIKE COOK your choices,’ he had a lot of credibility. You Still, a decision in the chamber can play a vital oint of order, Mr. Speaker,” says one knew if you followed his advice it was probably role in the shaping of potential legislation, even if of the 133 voices in front of, or to the the right advice.” then is not the speaker’s greatest time to do so. “Pleft or right of the speaker’s chair. Part of that trust, said former House Speak- The best times, Sviggum said, occur before When asked why, the member cites one of a er Bob Vanasek (DFL-New Prague), came variety of reasons. from training that Burdick gave beforehand. First Reading continued on page 4 Thus begins a process seen hundreds of times during a legislative session where the speaker huddles with the chief clerk to decide on a ruling. In addition to being the reading clerk and controlling the fl ow of paper through the chamber, the chief clerk is an unoffi cial last parliamentarian. “I usually gave the speaker two or three choices,” said Ed Burdick who last fall an- nounced his retirement as chief clerk after serving in that position from 1967 through 2004. “I said ‘You can rule this way and if you do, these are the consequences’ ... But I always told them that they wanted to be aware of the consequences and if they ruled that way today you better rule that way the rest of the session.” Yet that all can change depending upon who is in the chair. “We used to compare it to an umpire in a baseball game. They all have the same rules, but the strike zones aren’t always the same. Speaker’s rule different ways,” said Chief Clerk Al Mathiowetz, who was elected to the position on this session’s opening day. When a ruling is sought, there is a hierarchy the speaker follows: the state constitution, House rules, joint rules, custom and usage, and Mason’s Manual. Robert’s Rules of Order is not used in the House. “Quite often when there is a point of order raised, the speaker will visit with me and they ask for my opinion – I don’t give it to them unless they ask – and I share it with them,” said Burdick. “As speaker, you have to have a great deal of trust with the chief clerk in his or her de- cision-making ability,” said House Speaker Steve Sviggum (R-Kenyon), who has held the leadership position since 1999. “That was certainly true with Ed. He was the institution. PHOTO BY TOM OLMSCHEID When he’d look at you and say ‘Steve, here are Ed Burdick has retired after 38 years as chief clerk of the Minnesota House.

January 7, 2005 Session Weekly 3 First Reading continued from page 4 or after the fl oor debate, in setting the agenda, deciding which bills will come to the fl oor and in making committee assignments. “You can infl uence the legislation a lot ahead of time by sending it to one committee or another or by whom you appoint to the committee.” Sviggum said his influence can be felt afterward by whom he appoints to a confer- ence committee, if one is needed to reach an agreement with the Senate. Despite that power, Burdick says people often forget that the speaker does not always have the fi nal say on an issue. “If members don’t like the speaker’s ruling, they can appeal the decision and vote on it,” he said. “The procedure allows for the body to make the fi nal decision.” However, that may not come until a debate concludes, sometimes many hours later. Va- nasek said that Burdick used to tell him: “The PHOTO BY TOM OLMSCHEID majority gets its way after the minority has its Al Mathiowetz, left, and Ed Burdick confer during a 2004 fl oor session. Mathiowetz is replacing say.” Burdick as chief clerk for the 2005 session. But, how does a speaker know when to cut off debate? Both Vanasek and Sviggum believe in en- Taking over suring that all sides are heard; however, they Al Mathiowetz was promoted to first two days are ever alike. It’s exciting.” have both used nonverbal tactics to indicate it assistant chief clerk in 1985. Twenty Mathiowetz admits he is fortunate to is time to vote a bill up or down, or to prevent years later he finally received another have worked with Burdick and has the a member from raising an issue that will result advancement. opportunity to follow in the footsteps of in two or three more members speaking. One of the few unanimous votes on the someone of legendary status. “Sometimes it’s just standing there and fi rst day of session, Mathiowetz was named “He obviously had a lot of patience with looking at the person who wants to talk in a chief clerk to replace Ed Burdick, who re- me and a lot of encouragement over the way sort of like ‘Is it really that important?’ I tired after 38 years in the position. years. There isn’t a better teacher around. did that and oftentimes a person would decide “Al learned from the best,” said Rep. I can say that I probably had 33 years of the maybe it wasn’t it so important,” said Vanasek, Dennis Ozment (R-Rosemount), who Ed Burdick University of Parliamentary who also twirled the gavel to indicate he was nominated Mathiowetz. “If you listen you’ll Procedure.” ready to take a vote. even think his voice sounds like Ed Burdick. The unoffi cial professor has no doubt Sviggum said he has been known to stand I know of no fi ner person to serve in the that Mathiowetz will do an admirable job at the podium and take a few extra seconds Minnesota House of Representatives as our as his successor. before recognizing someone as a way to say chief clerk.” “I’m very happy for him,” Burdick said. it’s time to move on. A 33-year House employee, Mathiowetz “I’ve watched him develop. He’s very Yet, despite all the potential stress and head- was hired as an administrative assistant in knowledgeable in the rules and proce- aches associated with being speaker, Sviggum the chief clerk’s offi ce in 1971. He has also dure and he’s like me in that he loves his and Vanasek, more often than not, have found served as journal clerk and second assistant work.” delight. chief clerk. He jokingly said that he doesn’t Even if that means sometimes being at “I enjoyed having a great appreciation plan to be chief clerk as long as Burdick. “I the front desk around the clock. for how the process works,” Vanasek said. promised I wouldn’t work that long.” “We all know him as being a person who “I enjoyed seeing the diversity of opinions Seriously, Mathiowetz said it was a good sticks it out with us on the nights we’re here expressed and the diversity of those people feeling to have his confi rmation vote be late and he’s always a friendly guy to have making the decisions.” 134-0. around,” said Rep. Connie Bernardy (DFL- “It’s truly an honor to have that kind of Fridley), who seconded the Mathoiowetz support. I guess you could say that hard nomination. “He’s very competent and he A celebration of retiring Chief work and dedication prevailed,” he said perseveres with us and helps us make the Clerk Ed Burdick’s career is while noting the joy of being involved in right decisions on the fl oor.” scheduled as part of a special the legislative process. “There is never a (M. COOK) House floor session at 2 p.m., dull moment because no two sessions or Jan. 10.

4 Session Weekly January 7, 2005 EOPLEISTORY HP★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Saying goodbye to the people and the process

man who has been a part of the House was fi lled with pictures and other mementos, there. It just looks like I know a lot.” of Representatives longer than most including a couple of homer hankies. Burdick Without question, it is the people that Amembers have been alive is no longer in is the lone living Minnesotan whose bust Burdick will miss the most. a familiar place. stands in the Capitol, just outside the House “The part about this job I like the best is the After 63 years of service, the last 38 as chief chamber. people I’ve met from both caucuses and staff. clerk, Edward A. Burdick, the man with the fa- A nationally recognized expert on parlia- There are some real good people associated miliar deep and distinctive voice, has retired. mentary procedure, Burdick and Patrick Fla- with this business. Having been here so long, “I’ve paid my dues and I’m going to move on. haven, the secretary of the Senate, were part of I’ve made friends all over the state and if I’m I’m comfortable with my decision,” he said. a national legislative commission that helped driving through a small town I can say ‘I know Burdick, 83, began his House career in 1941 revise Mason’s Manual, one of the guidelines somebody here.’ I still hear from quite a few as a page. He was named chief page two years used in determining a legislative course of old-time members.” later, became an assistant at the front desk action. Burdick, who hopes to travel to the United in 1947 and was elected chief clerk in 1967. While often receiving credit for making the Kingdom to see Parliament in action, admits He missed just one session (1951), for active legislative process run smoothly within the that he may occasionally return to the House military duty. chamber, Burdick quickly defl ects the praise Chamber, but hopes he’ll be able to sit un- “It’s been an exciting experience. I wouldn’t to others in his offi ce. noticed in the gallery. trade it for anything. I’m glad I had the oppor- “I would not trade our front desk staff for any After all the friends he has made during his tunity,” he said in mid-December while taking other in the nation,” he said. “We get a question career that may be impossible. a break from cleaning his Capitol offi ce that and they are all involved. We’re a good team out (M. COOK)

PHOTO BY TOM OLMSCHEID Former Chief Clerk Ed Burdick listens as House members debate during the 2004 session.

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Other opening day activities Playing party politics • The Land of Lakes Choirboys sang “The Star Spangled Banner” and “God Bless A contentious day one marks start of legislative year America.” • Secretary of State Mary Kiffmeyer called the House to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. All members BY BRETT MARTIN adoption of temporary rules. The rules were were present. efore entering the House Chamber ultimately adopted 68-65. • Chief Justice Kathleen A. Blatz admin- Jan. 4 for the traditionally ceremo- One of Entenza’s amendments called for istered the oath of offi ce to the 134 nial opening day of session, a common more balance in committee structures by al- House members, sparking handshakes B and enthusiasm among members. theme among members was one of compro- lowing the majority caucus to have only one mise. That wish for goodwill lasted for little more member on each committee than the more than an hour, when party-line votes re- minority caucus. When Republicans opposed, (R-Eden Prairie) countered that the Republi- turned as members passed temporary rules. it was not adopted in a 67-67 vote, with Rep. cans have held more positions open in recent House Speaker Steve Sviggum (R-Kenyon) Mark Olson (R-Big Lake) crossing party lines. years, and current numbers indicate one more said he was disappointed in the partisan bick- Olson also successfully offered an amendment party researcher in his caucus, but an equal ering, but promised cooperation. that permanent rules be adopted by Feb. 15. number of constituent services personnel. “We will overcome the rancor of the fi rst The current committee structure has a one- Rep. Tom Rukavina (DFL-Virginia) also day,” Sviggum said. “We will continue to or two-seat difference on most committees, tried to amend the temporary rules by per- outreach.” although the House Ways and Means Com- mitting members to take money from one Although there were fi rst day differences, mittee has a seven-seat difference. spending bill and moving it to another. House Minority Leader Matt Entenza (DFL-St. Entenza’s second amendment, which failed “What this would do would be to basically Paul) is also hopeful for cooperation in 2005. on a party-line vote, would have given each allow all of us to have a voice in the budget “We thought that the Republicans would heed party a number of staff proportionate to the of the state,” he said. Under current rules the the public’s message to play fairly, and they got number of members. “We all deserve equal House Ways and Means Committee sets budget busy by creating majorities on committees and treatment,” he said, claiming there is a differ- targets for individual fi nance committees. taking a disproportionate share of the staff,” ence of about 20 employees between parties, The amendment failed 68-66. Entenza said. “That had to be dealt with.” not counting leadership staff and committee The votes on the temporary rules came To do that, Entenza unsuccessfully of- administrators. after members elected Sviggum speaker for fered two amendments to the resolution for House Majority Leader Erik Paulsen the fourth consecutive biennium, on a 67-64 vote over Entenza. Five members initially withheld their votes, but two voted on their party candidate when given a second chance. Reps. Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo Town- ship), Al Juhnke (DFL-Willmar) and Mary Ellen Otremba (DFL-Long Prairie) passed on their fi nal vote. Juhnke said party leaders overlook the west- ern and southern areas of Minnesota, which is why he abstained. Otremba cited her views on abortion for not endorsing Entenza. Anderson reportedly refused to support Sviggum following a disagreement on sup- porting a Republican candidate last spring. He said Sviggum didn’t do enough to support former Rep. Arlon Lindner, who lost a Repub- lican endorsing contest to Rep. Joyce Peppin (R-Rogers). Sviggum previously supported Lindner, but gave his backing to Peppin when she received the endorsement.

PHOTO BY TOM OLMSCHEID Acknowledging that the House has a lot to Kimberly Scalze, right, granddaughter of Rep. Bev Scalze, peers over the back of her grandmother’s accomplish, Sviggum vowed in his acceptance chair as members debate an amendment to the temporary rules Jan. 4 in the House Chamber. speech to include Democrats in decisions.

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The leadership meets weekly to talk about legislation and discuss strategy. Paulsen said More or less that too often legislators get an idea and in- Republicans, DFL take diff erent paths when establishing troduce a bill before they’ve thought it out. leadership structure With a large caucus, the legislator can bring it to the caucus meeting and bounce the idea around among his colleagues. BY MATT WETZEL possibility of a great job and good health and Paulsen he DFL Caucus has slimmed down its a way to get to work,” he said. believes the leadership ranks for the 2005 session, “We think that work and health care are main role of Tand House Minority Leader Matt En- crucial because that’s one of the ongoing the leadership tenza (DFL-St. Paul) believes it will allow for problems that business has right now, keep- is communi- greater accountability. ing good employees and keeping costs under cation with The caucus met in a one-day retreat in De- control,” he said. the caucus cember to organize and plan strategy. Entenza Across the aisle, the Republicans have nine and the pub- was elected minority leader; and Margaret An- members on the “executive board,” as House lic on the cau- derson Kelliher (DFL-Mpls) and Rep. Anthony Majority Leader Erik Paulsen, (R-Eden Prai- cus priorities, Sertich (DFL-Chisholm) were elected minor- rie), calls it. Each was appointed by House which this ity whips. Speaker Steve Sviggum (R-Kenyon) or elected year includes For the past by the caucus in a meeting after the election. funding for Minority Leader education, two bienni- Other members include Majority Whip Marty Matt Entenza ums, when the Seifert (R-Marshall) and six assistant major- health care party had few- ity leaders: Rep. Laura Brod (R-New Prague), and transportation. er members Rep. Bob Gunther (R-Fairmont), Rep. Jeff Internally, he said members can get a than today, it Johnson (R-Plymouth), Rep. Maxine Penas heads-up on what’s going to happen on the had one whip (R-Badger), Rep. Tim Wilkin (R-Eagan) and fl oor and what the agenda should be. “They who doubled Rep. Kurt Zellers (R-Maple Grove). The party learn what’s important to members and what’s as one of eight has had a whip each of the last two sessions, important to the district, and being attentive assistant mi- with seven and six assistant majority leaders, to individual members’ needs.” nority lead- respectively. ers. “I think it’s good to bring ownership to Speaker of the House “We’ve more people,” State of the State update Steve Sviggum gone up and said Sviggum. Gov. Tim Pawlenty will go on the road down,” Entenza said. Caucus members agreed “Obviously it’s this year to deliver his annual State of the that three members on the leadership team tough to reach State address. Traditionally delivered at the State seemed right for this session. a decision with Capitol, plans call for the speech high- “Fewer people will mean a greater account- 50, 60, 70, 80 lighting the governor’s legislative vision ability and more responsibility,” Entenza said. people. You to be given at 11 a.m. Jan. 18 at the Mayo “We know that we can rely on our lead Demo- have to have Clinic Superior Drive Support Center in crats to carry the ball in a lot of policy areas. a small execu- Rochester. They all have good backgrounds. Rep. Kelliher tive board. We Medical tests and blood and tissue test- was our whip last year, and Rep. Sertich was a think having ing are performed at the center, which is leader before.” a board of di- set to expand this year with the help of tax The term whip comes from Britain’s Par- rectors that is breaks under the state’s Job Opportunity liament, where the job of the whip is to keep representative Majority Leader Building Zones program. members of his or her party informed and of the caucus Erik Paulsen “By taking the State of the State out of counts the votes. It’s similar to an assistant is good and brings ownership back to the the Capitol, I hope to encourage all Min- minority leader here. members of the caucus.” nesotans to take a greater interest in the Entenza sees the role of the leadership as Paulsen agreed, saying that the greater the work that will be done in St. Paul over the getting positive legislation passed. In the DFL’s caucus leadership, the more varied the opin- coming months,” Pawlenty said. case, that means creating better prospects for ions. “We have a wide spectrum of rural and Minnesotans to succeed. “They need good metro. It employs the breadth of the caucus. opportunities in education, health care and It leads to more effective decision-making,” transportation, so the people can have the he said.

January 7, 2005 Session Weekly 7 EOPLE P★ ★ ★ New members

Charron, Mike (R) 56A Emmer, Tom (R) 19B *571 State Offi ce Building ...... (651) 296-4244 *523 State Offi ce Building ...... (651) 296-4336 E-mail: [email protected] 1-800-474-3425 Home: Woodbury E-mail: [email protected] Occupation: University professor. Education: B.A., Home: Delano English, communication arts, education, St. Mary’s 1190 Hidden Hills Drive 55328 ...... (763) 670-5562 University, Winona, Minn.; M.F.A., directing, University Business: Maple Plain of Minnesota. Elected: 2004. Term: 1st. Committees: 1800 Pioneer Creek Center, P.O. Box 39 55359 ...(763) 479-1446 Education Policy and Reform; Local Government; Regu- Occupation: Attorney. Education: B.A., history and politi- lated Industries. cal science, University of Alaska, Fairbanks; J.D., William Mitchell College of Law. Elected: 2004. Term: 1st. Com- mittees: Civil Law and Elections; Ethics; Health Policy and Finance; Regulated Industries.

Cybart, Lloyd (R) 37A Fritz, Patti (DFL) 26B 539 State Offi ce Building ...... (651) 296-5506 239 State Offi ce Building ...... (651) 296-8237 E-mail: [email protected] 1-800-292-0012 Home: Apple Valley E-mail: [email protected] *125 Chaparral Drive 55124 ...... (952) 454-3175 Home: Faribault Business: St. Paul Occupation: Licensed practical nurse. Education: L.P.N., 4300 Glumack Drive 55111 ...... (612) 467-0970 Faribault School of Practical Nursing. Elected: 2004. Term: Occupation: Lead communications specialist. Education: 1st. Committees: Commerce and Financial Institutions; A.S., security administration and human resources, Com- Technology, Bioscience and Medical Products Division; munity College of the Air Force. Elected: 2004. Term: 1st. Transportation. Committees: Education Policy and Reform; Governmen- tal Operations and Veterans Affairs; Transportation.

Dean, Matt (R) 52B Garofalo, Pat (R) 36B 429 State Offi ce Building ...... (651) 296-1069 417 State Offi ce Building ...... (651) 296-3018 1-888-667-3337 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Dellwood Home: Farmington Occupation: Architect. Education: Bachelor of Archi- *5997 - 193rd St. W. 55024 ...... (651) 463-2112 tecture, University of Minnesota. Elected: 2004. Term: Occupation: Network engineer. Education: B.S., law en- 1st. Committees: Capital Investment; Civil Law and forcement, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Elected: Elections; Education Policy and Reform; Health Policy 2004. Term: 1st. Committees: Capital Investment; Jobs and Finance. and Economic Opportunity Policy and Finance; Local Government.

Dittrich, Denise (DFL) 47A Gazelka, Paul (R) 12A *529 State Offi ce Building ...... (651) 296-4333 *371 State Offi ce Building ...... (651) 296-5513 1-800-683-4205 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Champlin Home: Brainerd 11260 W. River Road 55316 ...... (763) 323-1278 Business: Baxter Occupation: Homemaker. Education: B.S., elemen- 15229 Edgewood Drive, Suite 100 56425 (218) 829-9694 tary education, University of Minnesota. Elected: 2004. Occupation: Insurance agent. Education: B.S., busi- Term: 1st. Committees: Education Policy and Reform; ness management, Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, Okla. Transportation. Elected: 2004. Term: 1st. Committees: Commerce and Financial Institutions, vice chair; Tourism Division; Transportation.

* Prefers interim mail at this address. Committee asssignments as of Jan. 4, 2005.

8 Session Weekly January 7, 2005 Hamilton, Rod (R) 22B Liebling, Tina (DFL) 30A *423 State Offi ce Building ...... (651) 296-5373 393 State Offi ce Building ...... (651) 296-0573 1-800-735-2463 1-800-339-9038 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Mountain Lake Home: Rochester 1717 Second Ave. 56159 ...... (507) 427-3916 *Business: Rochester Occupation: Pork producer. Elected: 2004. Term: 1st. P.O. Box 6332 55903 ...... (507) 289-4664 Committees: Agriculture and Rural Development; Com- Occupation: Attorney. Education: B.A., Spanish, Univer- merce and Financial Institutions; Technology, Bioscience sity of Minnesota; J.D., Boston University, Boston, Mass.. and Medical Products Division; Ways and Means. Elected: 2004. Term: 1st. Committees: Commerce and Financial Institutions; Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs; Technology, Bioscience and Medical Products Division.

Hansen, Rick (DFL) 39A Lillie, Leon (DFL) 55A 221 State Offi ce Building ...... (651) 296-6828 353 State Offi ce Building ...... (651) 296-1188 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: South St. Paul Home: North St. Paul Occupation: Business. Education: B.S., biology, Upper *2667 E. First Ave. 55109 ...... (651) 770-9260 Iowa University, Fayette, Iowa; M.S., soil management, Occupation: Airline worker. Education: B.S., political sci- Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. Elected: 2004. Term: ence, Luther College, Decorah, Iowa. Elected: 2004. Term: 1st. Committees: Environment and Natural Resources; 1st. Committees: Governmental Operations and Veterans Regulated Industries. Affairs; Transportation.

Hortman, Melissa (DFL) 47B Loeffl er, Diane (DFL) 59A *377 State Offi ce Building ...... (651) 296-4280 307 State Offi ce Building ...... (651) 296-4219 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: rep.diane.loeffl [email protected] Home: Brooklyn Park Home: Minneapolis 8710 Windsor Terrace 55443 ...... (763) 425-5279 Occupation: Government. Education: B.A., social science, Business: Blaine Augsburg College; educational administration/public 10506 Central Ave. 55434 ...... (763) 783-2239 administration, University of Minnesota. Elected: 2004. Occupation: Attorney. Education: B.A., political science/ Term: 1st. Committees: Commerce and Financial Insti- philosophy, Boston University; J.D., University of Minne- tutions; Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs; sota. Elected: 2004. Term: 1st. Committees: Environment Rules and Legislative Administration; Technology, Biosci- and Natural Resources; Transportation. ence and Medical Products Division.

Hosch, Larry (DFL) 14B Moe, Frank (DFL) 4A 211 State Offi ce Building ...... (651) 296-4373 369 State Offi ce Building ...... (651) 296-5516 E-mail: [email protected] 1-877-838-5537 Home: St. Joseph E-mail: [email protected] *630 Gumtree Court 56374 Home: Bemidji Business: same ...... (320) 761-4570 *629 Northern Lane 56619 ...... (218) 759-7085 Occupation: Business owner. Education: B.A., social work, Business: same St. John’s University, Collegeville, Minn.; M.A., social work, Occupation: Educator/teacher. Education: B.A., history, Augsburg College. Elected: 2004. Term: 1st. Committees: Carleton College, Northfi eld, Minn.; M.A., physical educa- Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs; Local tion, University of North Carolina. Elected: 2004. Term: Government; Rules and Legislative Administration. 1st. Committees: Agriculture and Rural Development; Commerce and Financial Institutions; Rules and Legisla- tive Administration; Tourism Division.

Johnson, Ruth (DFL) 23A Peppin, Joyce (R) 32A 389 State Offi ce Building ...... (651) 296-8634 411 State Offi ce Building ...... (651) 296-7806 1-800-793-5149 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Rogers Home: St. Peter Occupation: Communications/public relations. Educa- *417 N. Seventh St. 56082 ...... (507) 934-2075 tion: B.A., political science, B.A., speech communications, Occupation: Retired. Education: B.A., religion, Gusta- University of Minnesota-Duluth. Elected: 2004. Term: vus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minn.; M.S., education, 1st. Committees: Commerce and Financial Institutions; Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind. Elected: 1996. Health Care Cost Containment Division; Health Policy and Term: 3rd (non-consecutive). Committees: Agriculture Finance; State Government Finance, vice chair; Technol- and Rural Development, lead DFL; Education Finance; ogy, Bioscience and Medical Products Division. Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs.

* Prefers interim mail at this address. Committee asssignments as of Jan. 4, 2005.

January 7, 2005 Session Weekly 9 Peterson, Neil W. (R) 41B Sailer, Brita (DFL) 02B *527 State Offi ce Building ...... (651) 296-7803 327 State Offi ce Building ...... (651) 296-4265 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Bloomington Home: Park Rapids 9640 Xylon Ave. S. 55438 ...... (952) 941-1822 *13578 - 146th St. 56470 ...... (218) 732-4562 Business: same ...... (952) 941-5630 Occupation: Consultant. Education: B.A., art, Minnesota Occupation: Broker and property management. Educa- State University Moorhead. Elected: 2004. Term: 1st. Com- tion: B.A., economics, Hastings College, Hastings, Neb.. mittees: Commerce and Financial Institutions; Education Elected: 2004. Term: 1st. Committees: Capital Investment; Policy and Reform; Rules and Legislative Administration; Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs; Local Tourism Division. Government.

Peterson, Sandra (DFL) 45A Scalze, Bev (DFL) 54B 213 State Offi ce Building ...... (651) 296-4176 241 State Offi ce Building ...... (651) 296-7153 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: New Hope Home: Little Canada *2733 Yukon Ave. N. 55427 ...... (763) 545-4898 Occupation: Business. Education: A.D., art, Century Occupation: Teacher. Education: B.S., education, College and College of Visual Arts. Elected: 2004. Term: Macalester College; Graduate License (LD), Graduate 1st. Committees: Environment and Natural Resources; License (EBD), University of Minnesota. Elected: 2004. Local Government. Term: 1st. Committees: Education Policy and Reform; Transportation.

Poppe, Jeanne (DFL) 27B Simon, Steve (DFL) 44A 231 State Offi ce Building ...... (651) 296-4193 313 State Offi ce Building ...... (651) 296-9889 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Austin Home: St. Louis Park *900 Fourth St. N.W. 55912 ...... (507) 433-5687 *3000 Raleigh Ave. S. #407 55416 ...... (952) 920-1611 Business: Albert Lea Business: Minneapolis Riverland Community College, 800 LaSalle Ave., #2800 55402 ...... (612) 349-8205 2200 Riverland Dr. 56007 ...... (507) 379-3322 Occupation: Attorney. Education: B.A., political science, Occupation: Educator/counselor. Education: B.A., sociol- Tufts University, Medford, Mass.; J.D., University of Min- ogy, University of Wisconsin-River Falls; M.S., counsel- nesota. Elected: 2004. Term: 1st. Committees: Civil Law ing, Winona State University. Elected: 2004. Term: 1st. and Elections; Transportation. Committees: Environment and Natural Resources; Local Government; Rules and Legislative Administration.

Ruud, Maria (DFL) 42A Welti, Andy (DFL) 30B 311 State Offi ce Building ...... (651) 296-3964 387 State Offi ce Building ...... (651) 296-4378 E-mail: [email protected] 1-888-858-4753 Home: Minnetonka E-mail: [email protected] *4719 Diane Drive 55343 ...... (952) 935-3397 Home: Plainview Business: Brooklyn Center *R.R. 2 Box 17 55964 ...... (507) 951-8857 6000 Earle Brown Drive 55430 ...... (952) 993-4837 Occupation: Educator/teacher. Education: B.S., second- Occupation: Nurse practitioner. Education: B.S.N., nurs- ary social studies education, Minnesota State Univer- ing, University of Minnesota; M.S.N., nursing, University sity, Mankato. Elected: 2004. Term: 1st. Committees: of California, San Francisco. Elected: 2004. Term: 1st. Agriculture and Rural Development; Environment and Committees: Education Policy and Reform; Regulated Natural Resources; Governmental Operations and Vet- Industries. erans Affairs.

* Prefers interim mail at this address. Committee asssignments as of Jan. 4, 2005.

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10 Session Weekly January 7, 2005 IGHLIGHTS J ANUARY 4 - 6, 2005 H★ ★ ★

dollars for fl ood relief in Austin and for a rail increases in human services are largely driving Editor’s note: Committee coverage is line between Minneapolis and St. Paul. the increase. expected to begin with the Jan. 14 issue “Where the governor left projects off we’ll The ledger for the rest of this fi scal year, of Session Weekly. For committee sched- be working hard on a proposal for all Min- however, is not quite so grim. According to ules and agendas, go to www.house. nesotans,” added Rep. Margaret Anderson a state Department of Finance report, the mn/hinfo/hinfosched.asp. Kelliher (DFL-Mpls). current biennium is expected to conclude Pawlenty noted that about 60 percent of with a $495 million surplus. Under state law, the proposal is directed to projects in Greater those dollars cannot be put into the general BONDING Minnesota and 40 percent in the Twin Cities fund, but must fi rst be used to restore the ★ metropolitan area. state’s reserve funds to 2001 levels. Remaining Pawlenty plan off ered The House passed a $677.6 million bill funds then go toward reversing school pay- Gov. Tim Pawlenty is calling on lawmakers last year, but it did not pass in the Senate. A ment shifts, which were used to address the to pass an $816 million bonding bill early in $948.7 million Senate plan failed to receive 2002-03 state budget shortfall. Translating the 2005 session. the necessary votes in that body. Pawlenty said that to dollars means $350 million must be “In order to build a stronger, more productive he is not against a larger bonding bill in 2005, used to restore the state’s cash fl ow account; Minnesota we must prepare for the future now,” provided proponents show how to pay for it. $27 million could bring the state’s budget re- Pawlenty said while unveiling the plan Jan. 3. serve to $653 million, and $118 million could Of the total, $744 million would come from be used to buy back a portion of the school aid general obligation bonds and $72 million BUDGET shifts used to balance recent budgets. from trunk highway bonds, user fi nancing ★ The report indicates that revenues for and other sources. The total is $62 million 2006-07 are expected to increase 2.8 percent higher than Pawlenty’s plan last year — State faces another shortfall from the current biennium, but current law $34 million in new projects and $28 million Revenue forecasts show that the state spending will increase by 7.6 percent. for higher construction costs. should be able to meet its fi nancial obliga- If left unchecked, the greatest increase in “This is a good place to start,” said Rep. Dan tions for the rest of the fi scal year, which ends spending the next biennium is expected to Dorman (R-Albert Lea), chair of the House June 30, 2005. come in health and human services at 19.9 Capital Investment Committee. “I don’t see a Yet it appears the state is facing a percent, according to the report. Criminal lot of things I take issue with. Hopefully we’ll $700 million shortfall for the 2006-07 bienni- justice spending could increase by 9 percent get this passed earlier than later in session.” um. Factoring in infl ation, that fi gure rises to and higher education 8 percent. Declining Pawlenty encouraged quick passage “to take $1.4 billion. enrollment in early childhood and K-12 pro- advantage of the 2005 summer construction State Finance Commissioner Peggy Ingison grams translates to a state spending growth season.” House Minority Leader Matt Entenza presented the news to the House Ways and of less than 1 percent in that category. (DFL-St. Paul) called for the bill’s passage by Means Committee Dec. 3. “The general fund The report is a guideline for lawmakers the end of February. revenue forecast is up $254 million from end to begin making their spending decisions. The proposal focuses on five key areas: of (2004) session estimates, but projected Ingison said these estimates do not include education investment ($233 million); jobs, state expenditures are up by $556 million any tax or spending decisions beyond those housing and transportation ($203.8 million); from earlier projections,” Ingison noted that in current law. water, environment and natural resources ($176.3 million); safer communities ($132.9 million) and effective government and public service ($69.8 million). Among the projects are approximately $100.3 million for both the University of Minnesota and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, $84.8 million for a corrections facility expansion in Faribault, $37.5 million for the Northstar commuter line from Minneapolis to Big Lake, $28 million for local bridge replacement, $15.8 million to construct a secure nursing facility for sex offenders and upgrading a current facility, $10.6 million for Roseau to help with 2002 fl ood damage and $690,000 to help Buffalo Lake after a 2003 tornado. A complete listing of projects in the governor’s proposal can be found at www.fi nance.state.mn.us.

Entenza called the plan a recycling of last PHOTO BY TOM OLMSCHEID year’s effort, saying it is short in meeting Finance Commissioner Peggy Ingison explains a portion of the November Forecast during a Dec. 1 higher education needs, and includes zero news conference.

January 7, 2005 Session Weekly 11 Legislators use kazoos to hum “Happy Birthday.”

Gov. Tim Pawlenty shares his thoughts on the centennial.

You should know The Capitol Centennial Commission and the Minnesota Historical Soci- ety have planned parties, parades, exhibits and seminars in St. Paul and across the state in honor of the Capitol Centennial. For more infor- mation: Minnesota Historical Society State Capitol Site, (651) 296-2881 or www.mnhs.org/places/sites/msc or the Minnesota State Capitol Centen- nial Celebration, (651) 203-7246 or www.ourhouse100.com.

Right: Legislators and spe- cial guests fill the Rotunda Jan. 4 for the Capitol Centennial Birthday Celebration.

Left: The First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry present the colors during the “Star Spangled Banner.”

12 Session Weekly January 7, 2005 Cass Gilbert, aka Alan Johnson, makes an appearance at the Capitol Centennial Birthday Celebration. Gilbert designed the building.

A ‘Fun and Grand Aff air’ Lawmakers and honored guests celebrate Capitol Centennial

House Speaker Steve Sviggum, Majority perhaps it was a historical society actor, Leader Erik Paulsen, Minority Leader Matt made an appearance upon hearing strains Entenza, and Senate leaders participated of “Happy Birthday.” Jan. 4 in a delightful lark cooked up by the The birthday bash also featured the Capitol Centennial Commission and the world premiere of the State Capitol Cen- Minnesota Historical Society to celebrate tennial Overture composed by Minnesotan the State Capitol’s 100th birthday. Carol Barnett and performed by the Saint The premise: a letter addressed to future Paul Chamber Orchestra and Kantorei residents of Minnesota allegedly written choral ensemble. by Capitol architect Cass Gilbert on the “What words, what text would best opening day of the Legislature in 1905. In express what the building means to Min- it, Gilbert revealed his hopes for a centen- nesota?” Barnett said she asked herself nial celebration bigger than the Capitol in preparation for the composition. The grand opening and the existence of a chest answer, she said, was found in one of the hidden in the Capitol basement for the German mottoes in the Capitol Rathskel- legislative leaders of 2005 to open. ler: Herzlich willkommen im gastlichen Lawmakers and honored guests gath- haus, “A hearty welcome to this hospitable ered in the Rotunda looked on as the house,” and Meegwetch, a response in the House and Senate leaders opened the Ojibwe language translated as “thank you chest to reveal…kazoos! for coming — let us work together.” These magical kazoos, Gilbert suppos- “Meegwetch, thank you for coming, let’s edly wrote, would help make the Capitol work together,” Gov. Tim Pawlenty said in Centennial “a fun and grand aff air” and remarks refl ecting on the centennial and “ignite the spirits of the past to celebrate the start of the legislative session, “…a with you.” great starting point for those of us in the The speaker and company must hum building today.” a mean magic kazoo because the spirits (N. Wood) were ignited and Cass Gilbert himself, or

Left: Members of the Saint Paul Chamber Photos by Orchestra, conducted by Nicholas McGegan, Andrew VonBank and the Kantorei choir perform “The People’s Room,” a specially commissioned work com- and Sarah Stacke posed by Carol Barnett.

January 7, 2005 Session Weekly 13 FEATURE

Looking back to 1905 Family ties to 1905 Farming was the dominant profession then, education now Former Rep. Ole Opdahl traveled by horse and buggy to St. Paul to serve in the 1905 Legislature. One hundred years later, his great-grandson, Rep. Bud Nornes (R-Fergus Falls), had a much BY RUTH DUNN profession. Attorneys, business people, and easier trip by car. hen the gavel pounded on Jan. 3, full-time legislators are the next most com- “Things have changed tremendously th 1905 to begin the 34 Legislative Ses- mon professions. There are just three mem- since then,” said Nornes, who is probably W sion, House Speaker Frank Clague bers whose occupation is farming. the only current legislator descended of Lamberton looked out at a very different House File 1 of the 1905 session concerned from a member of the 1905 House of group of people than House Speaker Steve taxation. Rail transportation was also con- Representatives, the fi rst to convene in Sviggum saw on Jan. 4, 2005, for the 84th troversial in 1905 – that’s heavy rail, not light the new Capitol building. session. rail, which is likely to be discussed in 2005. Nornes discovered that his relative The most striking visual difference was A great portion of bills introduced in 1905 had been a legislator during his 1996 that the 119 members of the House were all related to the regulation of railroads. Before campaign. After arriving in St. Paul, he men in 1905. They wore dark suits and ties adjournment on April 18, 1905, a total of 887 researched his great-grandfather in the and many had elaborate mustaches. The fi rst bills had been introduced in the House. About Legislative Reference Library. It was the female legislator was not elected until 1922. 200 reached the governor for his signature, fi rst time he’d seen a photo of Opdahl, Of the 134 current members, 97 are men and including one forbidding corporations from his mother’s grandfather. 37 are women. contributing to candidates or committees for Opdahl emigrated from Norway in 1845 and settled in Freeborn County. He Of course, back in 1905 there were no laptop political purposes. The punishment was a fi ne was a farmer who served on the town computers or cell phones on members’ desks. and/or imprisonment. Another law stated council, school board and county board But there were often tall stacks of information only dentists and doctors were permitted to before being elected to the House. In since a member’s only workspace was the desk write prescriptions for cocaine. 1905, he was a 53-year-old widower. he had in the chamber. Today, they all have an By comparison, 1,554 bills were introduced Opdahl died long before he could meet offi ce. last year, and 163 ended up on the governor’s the great-grandson who would follow in Unlike this year’s nearly even split between desk. his footsteps to St. Paul. political parties, the House was lopsided 100 In his inaugural address, newly-elected years ago with 108 Republicans and 11 Demo- Gov. John Johnson congratulated the Legis- crats. The Democratic-Farmer-Labor party lature that Minnesota’s public school system the taxation of inheritances, although previ- did not exist then. easily ranked “with progressive states of the ous efforts in that area had been declared Most House members had been re-elected Union such as New York, Massachusetts and unconstitutional. in November 1904 on the coattails of popular others.” Johnson urged legislators to act on presidential candidate Theodore Roosevelt. This was the fi rst House session to convene in the new State Capitol. There was a lot of A Century of Change public interest and excitement in the start of 1905 House 2005 House the session. Thirty House members in 1905 were Total members 119 134 farmers followed by 25 businessmen and Republicans 108 68 23 attorneys. Eight legislators were involved Democrats or DFL 11 66 with newspaper publishing, fi ve were bank- Men 119 97 ers, five were in real estate and four were Women 0 37 physicians. Other occupations included live- Attorneys 23 19 stock dealer, harness maker, county sheriffs, surveyors, and a humoristic lecturer. At least Business people 25 18 four were veterans of the Civil War. Only one Farmers 30 3 member was an educator. Educators 1 21 In contrast, education is the dominant Civil War veterans 4 0 occupation in 2005 with 21 members in the

14 Session Weekly January 7, 2005 2005 House Profi le

Membership Current Term

2005 2003 2001 1999 1997 2005 2003 2001 1999 1997

DFL6653656370 12546182022

R 6881697164 23817202429 31415222525 Men 97 102 99 99 95 41214222014 Women3732353539 5121117107 6788514 7554106 853743 Age 924331 10 4 2 2 1 3 2005** 2003** 2001* 1999 1997 11 2 1 1 2 3 21-30 6 8 5 6 5 12 1 1 1 3 2 31-40 27 27 27 23 27 13 1 1 3 2 4 41-50 40 35 42 51 45 14 1 2 2 4 - 51-60 38 43 41 38 43 61-70 18 12 12 13 11 15 or more 5 3 4 1 1 over 71 3 3 3 3 3

Average age 48.6 47.4 48.4 48.7 48.3

* Ages not available for 4 members **Ages not available for 2 members Occupation

2005 2003 2001 1999 1997

Educator 21 22 20 19 22

Education Attorney 19 16 15 17 17

2005 2003 2001 1999 1997 Business 18 22 23 24 21

High School 3 3 3 4 5 Legislator 10 10 15 14 18 Retired 8 5 4 4 3 Technical College 7 6 5 6 10 Consultant 7 7 6 6 6 Some College 13 14 19 23 20 Government 5 7 2 2 3 4-yr. Undergraduate 40 47 44 39 40 Degree Real Estate 5 7 3 3 2 Some Graduate work 20 15 13 13 16 Communications 4 4 3 4 4 Graduate Degree 51 48 50 49 43 Trades 4 4 3 3 2

Farming 3 5 8 9 11

Homemaker 3 3 4 5 5

Other 26 21 28 24 20

January 7, 2005 Session Weekly 15 PEAKING OF THE HOUSE S ★ ★ ★

Knutson who was appointed a district court DECEMBER “Speaking of the House” is a new col- judge. Gerlach was fi rst elected to the House Two Republican state representatives who umn fi lled with information about House in 1998. lost their seats in the November election were members. It will occasionally appear in Rep. Eric Lipman (R-Lake Elmo) resigned named to positions in the Pawlenty adminis- Session Weekly. after being named the state’s Sex Offender tration. Lynda Boudreau, a fi ve-term legislator Here’s some of the news since May 16, Policy Coordinator by Pawlenty. Lipman was from Faribault, has become deputy commis- 2004 when the House of Representatives fi rst elected to the House in 2000. sioner in the Department of Human Services. adjourned, sine die: Rep. Thomas Pugh (DFL-South St. Paul), Jim Rhodes of St. Louis Park, who served six who served eight terms in the House, and was terms, was named legislative director with the minority leader from 1999-2002, resigned Department of Administration. when he was named by Pawlenty to the Public Former Rep. John Weaver, who served in JUNE Utilities Commission. the House of Representatives from 1978-1982, Rep. Tim Wilkin (R-Eagan) called for the died on Dec. 17. Weaver, 76, of Anoka, had a staggering terms of state senators. Under his NOVEMBER long history of public service that included plan, House member terms would remain un- Election Day saw 26 new members chosen serving on the Metropolitan Transportation changed at two years. But the four-year terms to serve in the House of Representatives. The Advisory Board and on the Boy Scout Viking of even and odd numbered Senate districts end result had the DFL gaining 13 seats to Council Board of Directors. would be staggered so that every two years, reduce the Republican seat advantage to two about half of the Senate would be up for re- at 68-66. JANUARY election. The closest race occurred in District 8B Rep. Maria Ruud (DFL-Minnetonka) was where Rep. Judy Soderstrom (R-Mora) held a one of many members accompanied to the JULY 94-vote lead over DFL challenger Tom Faust. House chamber by their family Jan. 4. Rep. Alice Seagren (R-Bloomington), fi rst A recount later closed the difference to 76 While Maria’s husband Mark took pictures elected to the House in 1992, resigned when votes. from the back of the chamber, Eric, 14, and Gov. Tim Pawlenty named her commissioner Ed Burdick, who has served as House chief Christian, 11, stayed at their mom’s desk to of the Minnesota Department of Education. clerk since 1967 announced his retirement. soak up the excitement that comes at the She assumed her duties on Sept. 1. The 83-year-old started in the House as a page conclusion of a job well done. Rep. Chris Gerlach (R-Apple Valley) be- in 1941 and is the only living Minnesotan “After a long time it’s fi nally happened,” came Sen. Gerlach after winning a special whose bust stands in the Capitol, outside the Eric said. “We were campaigning and cam- election to fi ll the seat vacated by Sen. David House chambers. paigning and fi nally we’re here.”

PHOTO BY TOM OLMSCHEID Former Gov. Elmer L. Andersen lay in state in the Capitol Rotunda Nov. 18 while his wife, Eleanor, right, and daughter, Emily, pause to pay their respects prior to the public visitation. Other former governors who have laid in state include Orville Freeman in 2003 and Harold Stassen in 2001.

16 Session Weekly January 7, 2005 2005-06 Minnesota House of Representatives Members Phone Phone District/Member/Party Room* (651) 296- District/Member/Party Room* (651) 296-

48B Abeler, Jim (R) ...... 509 ...... 1729 9A Lanning, Morrie (R) ...... 593 ...... 5515 43B Abrams, Ron (R) ...... 585 ...... 9934 63B Larson, Dan (DFL) ...... 287 ...... 7158 19A Anderson, Bruce (R) ...... 437 ...... 5063 44B Latz, Ron (DFL) ...... 225 ...... 7026 3A Anderson, Irv (DFL) ...... 321 ...... 4936 40B Lenczewski, Ann (DFL) ...... 237 ...... 4218 39B Atkins, Joe (DFL) ...... 217 ...... 4192 66A Lesch, John (DFL) ...... 223 ...... 4224 35A Beard, Michael (R) ...... 577 ...... 8872 30A Liebling, Tina (DFL) ...... 393 ...... 0573 51B Bernardy, Connie (DFL) ...... 233 ...... 5510 1B Lieder, Bernie (DFL) ...... 323 ...... 5091 12B Blaine, Greg (R) ...... 545 ...... 4247 55A Lillie, Leon (DFL) ...... 353 ...... 1188 29B Bradley, Fran (R) ...... 563 ...... 9249 59A Loeffl er, Diane (DFL) ...... 307 ...... 4219 25A Brod, Laura (R) ...... 581 ...... 4229 22A Magnus, Doug (R) ...... 515 ...... 5505 35B Buesgens, Mark (R) ...... 445 ...... 5185 67A Mahoney, Tim (DFL) ...... 289 ...... 4277 45B Carlson, Lyndon (DFL) ...... 283 ...... 4255 65B Mariani, Carlos (DFL) ...... 203 ...... 9714 56A Charron, Mike (R) ...... 571 ...... 4244 9B Marquart, Paul (DFL) ...... 345 ...... 6829 61A Clark, Karen (DFL) ...... 303 ...... 0294 57B McNamara, Denny (R) ...... 431 ...... 3135 24B Cornish, Tony (R) ...... 487 ...... 4240 53B Meslow, Doug (R) ...... 531 ...... 5363 25B Cox, Ray (R) ...... 413 ...... 7065 4A Moe, Frank (DFL) ...... 369 ...... 5516 37A Cybart, Lloyd (R) ...... 539 ...... 5506 58A Mullery, Joe (DFL) ...... 367 ...... 4262 31B Davids, Gregory (R) ...... 477 ...... 9278 6B Murphy, Mary (DFL) ...... 343 ...... 2676 62A Davnie, Jim (DFL) ...... 309 ...... 0173 46A Nelson, Michael (DFL) ...... 317 ...... 3751 52B Dean, Matt (R) ...... 417 ...... 3018 17B Nelson, Peter (R) ...... 433 ...... 5377 49A DeLaForest, Chris (R) ...... 503 ...... 4231 18A Newman, Scott (R) ...... 569 ...... 1534 29A Demmer, Randy (R) ...... 597 ...... 9236 10A Nornes, Bud (R) ...... 471 ...... 4946 28A Dempsey, Jerry (R) ...... 575 ...... 8635 16B Olson, Mark (R) ...... 501 ...... 4237 6A Dill, David (DFL) ...... 315 ...... 2190 15B Opatz, Joe (DFL) ...... 277 ...... 6612 47A Dittrich, Denise (DFL) ...... 371 ...... 5513 11B Otremba, Mary Ellen (DFL) ...... 247 ...... 3201 27A Dorman, Dan (R) ...... 517 ...... 8216 37B Ozment, Dennis (R) ...... 479 ...... 4306 23B Dorn, John (DFL) ...... 201 ...... 3248 42B Paulsen, Erik (R) ...... 459 ...... 7449 17A Eastlund, Rob (R) ...... 449 ...... 5364 64B Paymar, Michael (DFL) ...... 253 ...... 4199 2A Eken, Kent (DFL) ...... 329 ...... 9918 31A Pelowski, Jr., Gene (DFL) ...... 295 ...... 8637 58B Ellison, Keith (DFL) ...... 229 ...... 8659 1A Penas, Maxine (R) ...... 579 ...... 9635 19B Emmer, Tom (R) ...... 523 ...... 4336 32A Peppin, Joyce (R) ...... 411 ...... 7806 64A Entenza, Matt (DFL) ...... 267 ...... 8799 20A Peterson, Aaron (DFL) ...... 351 ...... 4228 41A Erhardt, Ron (R) ...... 591 ...... 4363 41B Peterson, Neil (R) ...... 527 ...... 7803 16A Erickson, Sondra (R) ...... 473 ...... 6746 45A Peterson, Sandra (DFL) ...... 213 ...... 4176 21B Finstad, Brad (R) ...... 379 ...... 9303 27B Poppe, Jeanne (DFL) ...... 231 ...... 4193 26B Fritz, Patti (DFL) ...... 239 ...... 8237 40A Powell, Duke (R) ...... 407 ...... 4212 36B Garofalo, Pat (R) ...... 429 ...... 1069 5A Rukavina, Tom (DFL) ...... 279 ...... 0170 12A Gazelka, Paul (R) ...... 529 ...... 4333 26A Ruth, Connie (R) ...... 565 ...... 5368 50A Goodwin, Barbara (DFL) ...... 331 ...... 4331 42A Ruud, Maria (DFL) ...... 311 ...... 3964 54A Greiling, Mindy (DFL) ...... 259 ...... 5387 2B Sailer, Brita (DFL) ...... 327 ...... 4265 24A Gunther, Bob (R) ...... 559 ...... 3240 50B Samuelson, Char (R) ...... 415 ...... 0141 48A Hackbarth, Tom (R) ...... 409 ...... 2439 54B Scalze, Bev (DFL) ...... 241 ...... 7153 22B Hamilton, Rod (R) ...... 423 ...... 5373 21A Seifert, Marty (R) ...... 381 ...... 5374 39A Hansen, Rick (DFL) ...... 221 ...... 6828 5B Sertich, Anthony (DFL) ...... 273 ...... 0172 66B Hausman, Alice (DFL) ...... 245 ...... 3824 14A Severson, Dan (R) ...... 553 ...... 7808 13A Heidgerken, Bud (R) ...... 507 ...... 4317 57A Sieben, Katie (DFL) ...... 215 ...... 4342 46B Hilstrom, Debra (DFL) ...... 375 ...... 3709 44A Simon, Steve (DFL) ...... 313 ...... 9889 8A Hilty, Bill (DFL) ...... 207 ...... 4308 10B Simpson, Dean (R) ...... 525 ...... 4293 36A Holberg, Mary Liz (R) ...... 443 ...... 6926 55B Slawik, Nora (DFL) ...... 357 ...... 7807 34B Hoppe, Joe (R) ...... 537 ...... 5066 33A Smith, Steve (R) ...... 543 ...... 9188 60B Hornstein, Frank (DFL) ...... 227 ...... 9281 8B Soderstrom, Judy (R) ...... 439 ...... 0518 47B Hortman, Melissa (DFL) ...... 377 ...... 4280 3B Solberg, Loren (DFL) ...... 349 ...... 2365 14B Hosch, Larry (DFL) ...... 211 ...... 4373 28B Sviggum, Steve (R) ...... 463 ...... 2273 4B Howes, Larry (R) ...... 451 ...... 2451 33B Sykora, Barb (R) ...... 485 ...... 4315 7A Huntley, Thomas (DFL) ...... 335 ...... 2228 65A Thao, Cy (DFL) ...... 359 ...... 5158 7B Jaros, Mike (DFL) ...... 291 ...... 4246 63A Thissen, Paul (DFL) ...... 301 ...... 5375 43A Johnson, Jeff (R) ...... 401 ...... 5511 49B Tingelstad, Kathy (R) ...... 403 ...... 5369 23A Johnson, Ruth (DFL) ...... 389 ...... 8634 18B Urdahl, Dean (R) ...... 521 ...... 4344 67B Johnson, Sheldon (DFL) ...... 243 ...... 4201 52A Vandeveer, Ray (R) ...... 583 ...... 4124 13B Juhnke, Al (DFL) ...... 281 ...... 6206 62B Wagenius, Jean (DFL) ...... 251 ...... 4200 59B Kahn, Phyllis (DFL) ...... 255 ...... 4257 61B Walker, Neva (DFL) ...... 209 ...... 7152 60A Kelliher, Margaret Anderson (DFL) ...... 261 ...... 0171 38B Wardlow, Lynn (R) ...... 491 ...... 4128 56B Klinzing, Karen (R) ...... 567 ...... 1147 30B Welti, Andy (DFL) ...... 387 ...... 4378 15A Knoblach, Jim (R) ...... 453 ...... 6316 51A Westerberg, Andrew (R) ...... 549 ...... 4226 20B Koenen, Lyle (DFL) ...... 337 ...... 4346 11A Westrom, Torrey (R) ...... 533 ...... 4929 34A Kohls, Paul (R) ...... 421 ...... 4282 38A Wilkin, Tim (R) ...... 551 ...... 3533 53A Krinkie, Philip (R) ...... 365 ...... 2907 32B Zellers, Kurt (R) ...... 557 ...... 5502

*All rooms are in the State Offi ce Building unless otherwise noted, St. Paul, MN 55155 mem as of Jan. 3, 2005 January 7, 2005 Session Weekly 17 2005-06 Minnesota Senate Members Phone Phone District/Member/Party Room* (651) 296- District/Member/Party Room* (651) 296- 66 Anderson, Ellen (DFL) ...... 120 Cap...... 5537 54 Marty, John (DFL) ...... 323 Cap...... 5645 52 Bachmann, Michele (R) ...... 141 SOB ...... 4351 38 McGinn, Mike (R) ...... G-19 SOB ...... 7-8073 6 Bakk, Thomas (DFL) ...... 226 Cap...... 8881 39 Metzen, James (DFL) ...... 322 Cap...... 4370 40 Belanger, Jr. William (R) ...... 113 SOB ...... 5975 41 Michel, Geoff (R) ...... 133 SOB ...... 6238 61 Berglin, Linda (DFL) ...... 309 Cap...... 4261 67 Moua, Mee (DFL) ...... 235 Cap...... 5285 51 Betzold, Don (DFL) ...... 111 Cap...... 2556 28 Murphy, Steve (DFL) ...... 306 Cap...... 4264 50 Chaudhary, Satveer (DFL) ...... 317 Cap...... 4334 25 Neuville, Thomas (R) ...... 123 SOB ...... 1279 64 Cohen, Richard (DFL) ...... 121 Cap...... 5931 17 Nienow, Sean (R) ...... 105 SOB ...... 5419 26 Day, Dick (R) ...... 147 SOB ...... 9457 33 Olson, Gen (R) ...... 119 SOB ...... 1282 60 Dibble, D. Scott (DFL) ...... 111 Cap...... 4191 34 Ortman, Julianne (R) ...... G-21 SOB ...... 4837 18 Dille, Steve (R) ...... 103 SOB ...... 4131 19 Ourada, Mark (R) ...... 145 SOB ...... 5981 14 Fischbach, Michelle (R) ...... G-15 SOB ...... 2084 65 Pappas, Sandra (DFL) ...... 120 Cap...... 1802 47 Foley, Leo (DFL) ...... G-24 Cap...... 4154 36 Pariseau, Pat (R) ...... 117 SOB ...... 5252 21 Frederickson, Dennis (R) ...... 139 SOB ...... 8138 59 Pogemiller, Lawrence (DFL) ...... 235 Cap...... 7809 43 Gaither, David (R) ...... 107 SOB ...... 4314 63 Ranum, Jane (DFL) ...... 120 Cap...... 7-8061 37 Gerlach, Chris (R) ...... 149 SOB ...... 4120 53 Reiter, Mady (R) ...... 132D SOB ...... 1253 42 Hann, David (R) ...... G-27 SOB ...... 1749 45 Rest, Ann (DFL) ...... 205 Cap...... 2889 58 Higgins, Linda (DFL) ...... 328 Cap...... 9246 35 Robling, Claire (R) ...... 143 SOB ...... 4123 23 Hottinger, John (DFL) ...... 317 Cap...... 6153 24 Rosen, Julie (R) ...... G-23 SOB ...... 5713 13 Johnson, Dean (DFL) ...... 208 Cap...... 3826 4 Ruud, Carrie (R) ...... 109 SOB ...... 4913 49 Johnson, Debbie (R) ...... 135 SOB ...... 3219 11 Sams, Dallas (DFL) ...... 328 Cap...... 7-8063 48 Jungbauer, Michael (R) ...... 115 SOB ...... 3733 3 Saxhaug, Tom (DFL) ...... 124 Cap...... 4136 44 Kelley, Steve (DFL) ...... 205 Cap...... 7-8065 46 Scheid, Linda (DFL) ...... 303 Cap...... 8869 31 Kierlin, Bob (R) ...... 127 SOB ...... 5649 29 Senjem, David (R) ...... G-17 SOB ...... 3903 30 Kiscaden, Sheila (IP) ...... 325 Cap...... 4848 2 Skoe, Rod (DFL) ...... 124 Cap...... 4196 15 Kleis, Dave (R) ...... G-25 SOB ...... 6455 62 Skoglund, Wesley (DFL) ...... 124 Cap...... 4274 12 Koering, Paul (R) ...... 131 SOB ...... 4875 7 Solon, Yvonne Prettner (DFL) ...... 303 Cap...... 4188 20 Kubly, Gary (DFL) ...... 306 Cap...... 5094 27 Sparks, Dan (DFL) ...... G-24 Cap...... 9248 9 Langseth, Keith (DFL) ...... 122 Cap...... 3205 1 Stumpf, LeRoy (DFL) ...... G-24 Cap...... 8660 10 Larson, Cal (R) ...... 153 SOB ...... 5655 5 Tomassoni, David (DFL) ...... 321 Cap...... 8017 56 LeClair, Brian (R) ...... 129 SOB ...... 4166 22 Vickerman, Jim (DFL) ...... 226 Cap...... 5650 32 Limmer, Warren (R) ...... 121 SOB ...... 2159 16 Wergin, Betsy (R) ...... 125 SOB ...... 8075 8 Lourey, Becky (DFL) ...... G-24 Cap...... 0293 55 Wiger, Charles (DFL) ...... 301 Cap...... 6820 57 Marko, Sharon (DFL) ...... G-24 Cap...... 7-8060 *Capitol or State Offi ce Building, St. Paul, MN 55155 Minnesota House and Senate Membership

A Rep. Maxine Penas-(R) A Rep. Jim Knoblach-(R) A Rep. Randy Demmer-(R) A Rep. Jeff Johnson-(R) A Rep. Katie Sieben-(DFL) B Rep. Bernie Lieder-(DFL) B Rep. Joe Opatz-(DFL) B Rep. Fran Bradley-(R) B Rep. Ron Abrams-(R) B Rep. Denny McNamara-(R) 1Sen. LeRoy A. Stumpf-(DFL) 15 Sen. Dave Kleis-(R) 29 Sen. David H. Senjem-(R) 43 Sen. David Gaither-(R) 57 Sen. Sharon Marko-(DFL) A Rep. Kent Eken-(DFL) A Rep. Sondra Erickson-(R) A Rep. Tina Liebling-(DFL) A Rep. Steve Simon-(DFL) A Rep. Joe Mullery-(DFL) B Rep. Brita Sailer-(DFL) B Rep. Mark Olson-(R) B Rep. Andy Welti-(DFL) B Rep. Ron Latz-(DFL) B Rep. Keith Ellison-(DFL) 2Sen. Rod Skoe-(DFL) 16 Sen. Betsy L. Wergin-(R) 30 Sen. Sheila M. Kiscaden-(IP) 44 Sen. Steve Kelley-(DFL) 58 Sen. Linda Higgins-(DFL) A Rep. Irv Anderson-(DFL) A Rep. Rob Eastlund-(R) A Rep. Gene Pelowski Jr.-(DFL) A Rep. Sandra Peterson-(DFL) A Rep. Diane Loeffl er-(DFL) B Rep. Loren A. Solberg-(DFL) B Rep. Peter Nelson-(R) B Rep. Gregory M. Davids-(R) B Rep. Lyndon R. Carlson-(DFL) B Rep. Phyllis Kahn-(DFL) 3Sen. Tom Saxhaug-(DFL) 17 Sen. Sean R. Nienow-(R) 31 Sen. Bob Kierlin-(R) 45 Sen. Ann H. Rest-(DFL) 59 Sen. Lawrence J. Pogemiller-(DFL) A Rep. Frank Moe-(DFL) A Rep. Scott Newman-(R) A Rep. Joyce Peppin-(R) A Rep. Michael Nelson-(DFL) A Rep. Margaret Anderson Kelliher-(DFL) B Rep. Larry Howes-(R) B Rep. Dean Urdahl-(R) B Rep. Kurt Zellers-(R) B Rep. Debra Hilstrom-(DFL) B Rep. Frank Hornstein-(DFL) 4Sen. Carrie L. Ruud-(R) 18 Sen. Steve Dille-(R) 32 Sen. Warren Limmer-(R) 46 Sen. Linda Scheid-(DFL) 60 Sen. D. Scott Dibble-(DFL) A Rep. Tom Rukavina-(DFL) A Rep. Bruce Anderson-(R) A Rep. Steve Smith-(R) A Rep. Denise Dittrich-(DFL) A Rep. Karen Clark-(DFL) B Rep. Anthony Sertich-(DFL) B Rep. Tom Emmer-(R) B Rep. Barb Sykora-(R) B Rep. Melissa Hortman-(DFL) B Rep. Neva Walker-(DFL) 5Sen. David J. Tomassoni-(DFL) 19 Sen. Mark Ourada-(R) 33 Sen. Gen Olson-(R) 47 Sen. Leo Foley-(DFL) 61 Sen. Linda Berglin-(DFL) A Rep. David Dill-(DFL) A Rep. Aaron Peterson-(DFL) A Rep. Paul Kohls-(R) A Rep. Tom Hackbarth-(R) A Rep. Jim Davnie-(DFL) B Rep. Mary Murphy-(DFL) B Rep. Lyle Koenen-(DFL) B Rep. Joe Hoppe-(R) B Rep. Jim Abeler-(R) B Rep. Jean Wagenius-(DFL) 6Sen. Thomas M. Bakk-(DFL) 20 Sen. Gary Kubly-(DFL) 34 Sen. Julianne E. Ortman-(R) 48 Sen. Michael J. Jungbauer-(R) 62 Sen. Wesley J. Skoglund-(DFL) A Rep. Thomas Huntley-(DFL) A Rep. Marty Seifert-(R) A Rep. Michael Beard-(R) A Rep. Chris DeLaForest-(R) A Rep. Paul Thissen-(DFL) B Rep. Mike Jaros-(DFL) B Rep. Brad Finstad-(R) B Rep. Mark Buesgens-(R) B Rep. Kathy Tingelstad-(R) B Rep. Dan Larson-(DFL) 7Sen. Yvonne Prettner Solon-(DFL) 21 Sen. Dennis R. Frederickson-(R) 35 Sen. Claire A. Robling-(R) 49 Sen. Debbie J. Johnson-(R) 63 Sen. Jane B. Ranum-(DFL) A Rep. Bill Hilty-(DFL) A Rep. Doug Magnus-(R) A Rep. Mary Liz Holberg-(R) A Rep. Barbara Goodwin-(DFL) A Rep. Matt Entenza-(DFL) B Rep. Judy Soderstrom-(R) B Rep. Rod Hamilton-(R) B Rep. Pat Garofalo-(R) B Rep. Char Samuelson-(R) B Rep. Michael Paymar-(DFL) 8Sen. Becky Lourey-(DFL) 22 Sen. Jim Vickerman-(DFL) 36 Sen. Pat Pariseau-(R) 50 Sen. Satveer Chaudhary-(DFL) 64 Sen. Richard J. Cohen-(DFL) A Rep. Morrie Lanning-(R) A Rep. Ruth Johnson-(DFL) A Rep. Lloyd Cybart-(R) A Rep. Andrew Westerberg-(R) A Rep. Cy Thao-(DFL) B Rep. Paul Marquart-(DFL) B Rep. John Dorn-(DFL) B Rep. Dennis Ozment-(R) B Rep. Connie Bernardy-(DFL) B Rep. Carlos Mariani-(DFL) 9Sen. Keith Langseth-(DFL) 23 Sen. John C. Hottinger-(DFL) 37 Sen. Chris Gerlach-(R) 51 Sen. Don Betzold-(DFL) 65 Sen. Sandra L. Pappas-(DFL) A Rep. Bud Nornes-(R) A Rep. Bob Gunther-(R) A Rep. Tim Wilkin-(R) A Rep. Ray Vandeveer-(R) A Rep. John Lesch-(DFL) B Rep. Dean Simpson-(R) B Rep. Tony Cornish-(R) B Rep. Lynn Wardlow-(R) B Rep. Matt Dean-(R) B Rep. Alice Hausman-(DFL) 10 Sen. Cal Larson-(R) 24 Sen. Julie Rosen-(R) 38 Sen. Mike McGinn-(R) 52 Sen. Michele Bachmann-(R) 66 Sen. Ellen R. Anderson-(DFL) A Rep. Torrey Westrom-(R) A Rep. Laura Brod-(R) A Rep. Rick Hansen-(DFL) A Rep. Philip Krinkie-(R) A Rep. Tim Mahoney-(DFL) B Rep. Mary Ellen Otremba-(DFL) B Rep. Raymond Cox-(R) B Rep. Joseph Atkins-(DFL) B Rep. Doug Meslow-(R) B Rep. Sheldon Johnson-(DFL) 11 Sen. Dallas C. Sams-(DFL) 25 Sen. Thomas M. Neuville-(R) 39 Sen. James P. Metzen-(DFL) 53 Sen. Mady Reiter-(R) 67 Sen. Mee Moua-(DFL) A Rep. Paul Gazelka-(R) A Rep. Connie Ruth-(R) A Rep. Duke Powell-(R) A Rep. Mindy Greiling-(DFL) B Rep. Greg Blaine-(R) B Rep. Patti Fritz-(DFL) B Rep. Ann Lenczewski-(DFL) B Rep. Bev Scalze-(DFL) 12 Sen. Paul E. Koering-(R) 26 Sen. Dick Day-(R) 40 Sen. William V. Belanger Jr.-(R) 54 Sen. John Marty-(DFL) A Rep. Bud Heidgerken-(R) A Rep. Dan Dorman-(R) A Rep. Ron Erhardt-(R) A Rep. Leon Lillie-(DFL) B Rep. Al Juhnke-(DFL) B Rep. Jeanne Poppe-(DFL) B Rep. Neil W. Peterson-(R) B Rep. Nora Slawik-(DFL) 13 Sen. Dean E. Johnson-(DFL) 27 Sen. Dan Sparks-(DFL) 41 Sen. Geoff Michel-(R) 55 Sen. Charles (Chuck) W. Wiger-(DFL) A Rep. Daniel Severson-(R) A Rep. Jerry Dempsey-(R) A Rep. Maria Ruud-(DFL) A Rep. Mike Charron-(R) B Rep. Larry Hosch-(DFL) B Rep. Steve Sviggum-(R) B Rep. Erik Paulsen-(R) B Rep. Karen Klinzing-(R) 14 Sen. Michelle L. Fischbach-(R) 28 Sen. Steve Murphy-(DFL) 42 Sen. David Hann-(R) 56 Sen. Brian LeClair-(R) 18 Session Weekly January 7, 2005 ILL INTRODUCTIONS J ANUARY 6, 2005 B★ ★ ★ HOUSE FILES 1 - 56

Thursday, January 6 HF11—Severson (R) HF23—Mariani (DFL) Transportation Education Policy & Reform HF1—Zellers (R) Motor vehicle insurance coverage verifi cation mail- Education commissioner directed to seek a waiver Governmental Operations & Veterans Aff airs ings required to be delivered by certifi ed mail, and from ineffective provisions of the federal No Child Sexual predator crime penalties imposed, inde- driver’s license suspension prohibited on grounds Left Behind Act, reports required, supplemental terminate and mandatory life sentences provided, of failure to respond to request without evidence educational services funding provided, and money Sex Offender Review Board established, data ac- of delivery. appropriated. cess provided, and Open Meeting Law exemption specifi ed. HF12—Rukavina (DFL) HF24—Heidgerken (R) Commerce & Financial Institutions Commerce & Financial Institutions HF2—Bradley (R) Minors prohibited from employment where liquor Insurance Guaranty Association coverage for po- is served or consumed. litical subdivisions improved when their insurance Health Policy & Finance company becomes insolvent. Consumer-driven health plans and health plan efficiency encouraged, health care cost con- HF13—Kahn (DFL) tainment implemented, government mandates Health Policy & Finance HF25—Heidgerken (R) reduced, health maintenance organization regula- Stem c el l re s e a rch s t ate pol ic y e s t abl i she d, c r i m i na l Civil Law & Elections tory authority changed, and malpractice liability penalties imposed, and money appropriated. Ski area operator and skier responsibilities, rights, reformed. and liabilities defi ned, and actions for injuries HF14—Tingelstad (R) resulting from inherent risks prohibited. HF3—Dorman (R) Education Policy & Reform Capital Investment Intimidation and bullying model policy HF26—Wilkin (R) Capital improvements funding provided for various provided. Governmental Operations & Veterans Aff airs state departments and higher education institutions State Offi ce Building renamed as the Ronald Reagan including the University of Minnesota, previous HF15—Rukavina (DFL) State Offi ce Building. bond authorizations modifi ed, bonds issued, and Agriculture, Environment & money appropriated. Natural Resources Finance HF27—Erickson (R) Mesabi Station on the Mesabi Trail construc- Education Finance HF4—Johnson, J. (R) tion funding provided, bonds issued, and money Education fi nance; maximum effort capital loan Public Safety Policy & Finance appropriated. tax rate reduced. Methamphetamine precursor drug sales regulated, reporting of suspicious activity authorized, educa- HF16—Carlson (DFL) HF28—Slawik (DFL) tion program for retailers required, criminal penal- Education Finance Commerce & Financial Institutions ties increased, violent crime defi nition expanded, Voluntary full-day kindergarten funding Gift certifi cates and gift cards regulated. and money appropriated. established. HF29—Erhardt (R) HF5—Hamilton (R) HF17—Greiling (DFL) Local Government Education Finance Public Safety Policy & Finance Local government employee compensation limit Basic education formula allowance increased. Criminal responsibility of mentally ill or defi cient repealed. provided, and insanity defense clarifi ed. HF6—Holberg (R) HF30—Marquart (DFL) Civil Law & Elections HF18—Jaros (DFL) Jobs & Economic Marriage defi ned as the union of one man and Transportation Opportunity Policy &Finance one woman, and constitutional amendment Cell phone use in motor vehicles required to be Detroit Lakes Regional Pavilion renovation proposed. hands-free except in case of emergency. funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated. HF7—Holberg (R) HF19—Pelowski (DFL) Transportation Finance Higher Education Finance HF31—Koenen (DFL) Motor vehicle sales tax proceeds dedicated to Minnesota State College - Southeast Technical Jobs & Economic transportation, dedication phased in over a fi ve-year renovation funding provided, bonds issued, and Opportunity Policy & Finance period, and constitutional amendment proposed. money appropriated. Olivia; center for agricultural innovation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated. HF8—Rukavina (DFL) HF20—Paulsen (R) Jobs & Economic Taxes HF32—Howes (R) Opportunity Policy & Finance Organ donation income tax deduction provided. Transportation Finance Laurentian Energy Authority wood yard construc- Trunk highway 64 bridge construction required tion funding provided, bonds issued, and money HF21—Koenen (DFL) near Akeley. appropriated. Health Policy & Finance Hospitals required to offer parents of newborns a HF33—Abrams (R) HF9—Wilkin (R) video presentation on the dangers associated with Taxes Health Policy & Finance shaking infants and young children. University of Minnesota football stadium funding Consumer-driven health plan federal tax confor- provided, and money appropriated. mity provided. HF22—Koenen (DFL) Agriculture, Environment & HF34—Vandeveer (R) HF10—Lenczewski (DFL) Natural Resources Finance Local Government Ways & Means Minnesota River Trail from Wegdahl to Granite Washington County; Disabled Veterans Rest Camp Revenue forecast required to include infl ation as Falls acquisition and development funding pro- on Big Marine Lake excluded from the Big Marine a forecast variable. vided, bonds issued, and money appropriated. Park Reserve, and zoning districts provided.

January 7, 2005 Session Weekly 19 HF35—Juhnke (DFL) HF43—Dempsey (R) HF50—Penas (R) Environment & Natural Resources Education Finance Jobs & Economic Kandiyohi County; Green Lake fi shery manage- Independent School District No. 256, Red Wing, com- Opportunity Policy and Finance ment plan required. munity ice arena construction levy authorized. Roseau municipal facilities fl ood damage renova- tion funding provided, bonds issued, and money HF36—Juhnke (DFL) HF44—Abrams (R) appropriated. Taxes Commerce & Financial Institutions Willmar sales and use tax authorized, and fund Life insurance premium tax rates reduced. HF51—Howes (R) uses specifi ed. Public Safety Policy & Finance HF45—Abrams (R) Driver’s licenses of certain sex offenders perma- HF37—Juhnke (DFL) Transportation Finance nently revoked. Agriculture, Environment & International economic development zone designa- Natural Resources Finance tion and tax incentives provided, report required, HF52—Howes (R) Glacial Lakes Trail and Lake Koronis Trail funding and money appropriated. Agriculture, Environment & provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated. Natural Resources Finance HF46—Wilkin (R) Insurers prohibited from charging membership HF38—Anderson, I. (DFL) Governmental Operations & Veterans Aff airs fees or dues. Governmental Operations & Veterans Aff airs State litigation and settlement general fund deposit Veto override legislative sessions provided, and requirement sunset repealed. HF53—Erhardt (R) constitutional amendment proposed. Higher Education Finance HF47—Abrams (R) University of Minnesota football stadium state HF39—Anderson, I. (DFL) Taxes support process and conditions provided. State Government Finance City aid base calculation corrected relating to World War II Veterans Memorial construction state aids. HF54—Peterson, A. (DFL) funding provided, bonds issued, and money Agriculture, Environment & appropriated. HF48—Rukavina (DFL) Natural Resources Finance Commerce & Financial Institutions State trails funding provided, bonds issued, and HF40—Smith (R) Minimum wage increased. money appropriated. Governmental Operations & Veterans Aff airs Minnesota postretirement investment fund post- HF49—Scalze (DFL) HF55—Rukavina (DFL) retirement adjustments limited. Civil Law & Elections Transportation Voluntary clean campaign council, pledge, and Motor vehicle insurance samplings required to be HF41—Pelowski (DFL) advertising code established; campaign and in- sent by certifi ed mail. Higher Education Finance dependent expenditures defi nitions clarifi ed; and Winona State University renovation funding pro- disclaimer requirements provided for campaign HF56—Rukavina (DFL) vided, bonds issued, and money appropriated. material. Commerce & Financial Institutions No-fault auto insurance benefi t terminations and HF42—Howes (R) denials regulation provided. Public Safety Policy & Finance Silencers authorized to muffl e discharges of fi re- arms for natural resource wildlife control.

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With 26 new members and the reorga- detailing members by party, gender, occu- a district map, district demographics, press nization that comes with the start of the pation, age and seniority by term. Though releases, a schedule of town hall meetings, biennium, turn to the House Web site the 2005 roster contains three Johnsons, and a video interview with House Public for more information on the individuals two Nelsons, and an Olson, House Pub- Information Services. who make up the Minnesota House of lic Information Services has prepared a Contact information is readily accessible Representatives. phonetic pronunciation guide to assist on the individual pages in the form of From the main House page (www. constituents with the more challenging mailing addresses, including the preferred house.mn), follow the “House Members” last names. address to reach lawmakers when the link under the Members & Staff heading. Each member has an individual page House is not in session; phone numbers, Individual information for all 134 mem- with the basics, such as an offi cial pho- including a toll-free option if applicable; an bers is presented in alphabetical order tograph (available to download as a high e-mail address; and the name and phone on the House Membership Information resolution image), party, district, year number of the representative’s legislative page at www.house.mn/members/hmem. elected, term, occupation, educational assistant. asp, as well as in drop down boxes by last background, committee assignments and name or district. For number crunch- House or caucus leadership positions, as ers, a statistical breakdown is available well as convenient links to bills authored,

20 Session Weekly January 7, 2005 Minnesota’s representation in Washington, D.C. U.S. Representatives First District 1809 Plymouth Road S. 1111 Highway 25 North 320 Fourth St. S.W. Gil Gutknecht (R) Suite 300 Suite 204 Centre Point Mall 425 Cannon House Offi ce Building Minnetonka, MN 55305 Buffalo, MN 55313 Willmar, MN 56201 Washington, D.C. 20515 (952) 738-8200 (763) 684-1600 (320) 235-1061 (202) 225-2472 Fax: (952) 738-9362 Fax: (763) 684-1730 Fax: (320) 235-2651 Fax: (202) 225-3246 E-mail:[email protected] 22 Wilson Ave. N.E., Suite 104 SW/WC 1420 East College Drive Suite 108 Web site: www.house.gov/ramstad P.O. Box 6010 Marshall, MN 56258 1530 Greenview Drive S.W. St. Cloud, MN 56304 (507) 537-2299 Rochester, MN 55902 Fourth District (320) 259-0099 Fax: (507) 537-2298 Fax: (320) 259-0786 (507) 252-9841 Betty McCollum (DFL) Access to e-mail through Web site 1-800-862-8632 in MN 1029 Longworth House Offi ce Building 14669 Fitzgerald Ave. N., Suite 100 Web site: http://collinpeterson.house.gov Fax: (507) 252-9915 Washington, D.C. 20515 Hugo, MN 55038-9367 109 E. Second St. (202) 225-6631 (651) 653-5933 Eighth District Fax: (202) 225-1968 Fairmont, MN 56031 Fax: (651) 653-1549 James L. Oberstar (DFL) (507) 238-2835 165 Western Ave. N., Suite 17 E-mail: 2365 Rayburn House Offi ce Building Fax: (507) 238-1405 St. Paul, MN 55102 [email protected] Washington, D.C. 20515 E-mail: [email protected] (651) 224-9191 Web site: http:// (202) 225-6211 Web site: http://www.gil.house.gov Fax: (651) 224-3056 markkennedy.house.gov Fax: (202) 225-0699 Web site: www.mccollum.house.gov or www.house.gov/markkennedy 231 Federal Building Second District Access to e-mail through Web site: Duluth, MN 55802 John Kline (R) www.house.gov/writerep/ Seventh District (218) 727-7474 1429 Longworth House Offi ce Collin Peterson (DFL) Fax: (218) 727-8270 Building Fifth District 2159 Rayburn House Offi ce Building TDD: (218) 727-7474 Washington, D.C. 20515 Washington, D.C. 20515 Martin Olav Sabo (DFL) Chisholm City Hall (202) 225-2165 (202) 225-2271 2336 Rayburn House Offi ce Building 316 Lake St. Fax: (202) 225-1593 Fax: (202) 225-2595 Washington, D.C. 20515 Chisholm, MN 55719 101 W. Burnsville Pkwy. (202) 225-4755 Minn. Wheat Growers Bldg. (218) 254-5761 Suite 201 Fax: (202) 225-4886 2603 Wheat Drive Fax: (218) 254-5132 Red Lake Falls, MN 56750 Burnsville, MN 55337 286 Commerce at the Crossings Brainerd City Hall (218) 253-4356 (952) 808-1213 250 Second Ave. S. 501 Laurel St. Fax: (218) 253-4373 Fax: (952) 808-1261 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Brainerd, MN 56401 Web site: www.house.gov/kline (612) 664-8000 100 N. First St. (218) 828-4400 Access to e-mail through Web site Fax: (612) 664-8004 Montevideo, MN 56265 Fax: (218) 828-1412 (320) 269-8888 E-mail: [email protected] 38625 14th Ave., Suite 300B Third District Web site: http://sabo.house.gov 230 E. Third St. North Branch, MN 55056 Jim Ramstad (R) P.O. Box 50 (651) 277-1234 103 Cannon House Offi ce Building Sixth District Redwood Falls, MN 56283 Fax: (651) 277-1235 Washington, D.C. 20515 Mark Kennedy (R) (507) 637-2270 (202) 225-2871 1415 Longworth House Offi ce Building Web site: www.oberstar.house.gov Fax: (202) 225-6351 Washington, D.C. 20515 714 Lake Ave., Suite 107 Access to e-mail through Web site. (202) 225-2331 Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 Fax: (202) 225-6475 (218) 847-5056 Fax: (218) 847-5109

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no campaigning was allowed. Since the fi rst House exhibit in the early 1970s, the aim has What’s your opinion? been to help fairgoers discover sources of non- State fair off ers citizens opportunity to put in their two cents partisan information that can help connect them to state government. This year, visitors were able to pick up educational materials, sign up for Session Weekly and tour the House BY LEE ANN SCHUTZ bars and eateries seems to be a popular idea Web site. hat’s your favorite fair food? If your with almost 60 percent of voters indicating answer is cheese curds then you’re in they’d favor such a ban. good company — at least according During the fair’s 12-day run, 34 House Members at the fair W Peter Adolphson (R-Minnetonka) to the Minnesota House of Representatives members greeted constituents, including State Fair poll. Results show nothing beats Reps. Phyllis Kahn (DFL-Mpls) and Dennis Joe Atkins (DFL-Inver Grove Heights) Michael Beard (R-Shakopee) a cheese curd, but Pronto Pups and mini- Ozment (R-Rosemount). Lynda Boudreau (R-Faribault) donuts aren’t too bad either. Both Kahn, who is serving her 17th term, Laura Brod (R-New Prague) A record 8,818 fairgoers cast their ballots on and Ozment, now in his 11th term, put at- Lyndon Carlson (DFL-Crystal) the poll that has become an annual tradition tendance at the fair as an annual priority. Ray Cox (R-Northfi eld) at the House booth. While the state fair food “I feel it is highly positive experience,” Chris DeLaForest (R-Andover) question may have garnered the most chuck- Kahn said. “Government works best when Keith Ellison (DFL-Mpls) les from polltakers, issues such as same-day people believe in it, and this is a chance to put Sondra Erickson (R-Princeton) voter registration, a statewide smoking ban, a personal face on the Legislature.” Mindy Greiling (DFL-Roseville) toll roads and gambling were heavy on their Ozment couldn’t agree more. Bob Gunther (R-Fairmont) minds. “It is a tremendous opportunity to listen to Bill Haas (R-Champlin) The poll is unoffi cial and did not in any way opinions from people across the state. Very Elaine Harder (R-Jackson) refl ect an “agenda,” but it appears that at least often they have concerns and frustrations. I Joe Hoppe (R-Chaska) some of the questions could be a premonition fi nd it a great communication opportunity.” Al Juhnke (DFL-Willmar) of what lawmakers will consider during the Even though 2004 was an election year Phyllis Kahn (DFL-Mpls) current legislative session. For instance, the for House members, and at times the booth Karen Klinzing (R-Woodbury) idea of instituting a statewide smoking ban in was staffed with members of both caucuses, Paul Kohls (R-Victoria) John Lesch (DFL-St Paul) Denny McNamara (R-Hastings) Joe Mullery (DFL-Mpls) Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) Mark Olson (R-Big Lake) Lynne Osterman (R-New Hope) Mary Ellen Otremba (DFL-Long Prairie) Rebecca Otto (DFL-Marine on St. Croix) Dennis Ozment (R-Rosemount) Jim Rhodes (R-St. Louis Park) Connie Ruth (R-Owatonna) Char Samuelson (R-New Brighton) Dan Severson (R-Sauk Rapids) Katie Sieben (DFL-Newport) Dean Simpson (R-New York Mills) Nora Slawik (DFL-Maplewood) Loren Solberg (DFL-Grand Rapids) Steve Strachan (R-Farmington) Howard Swenson (R-Nicollet) Neva Walker (DFL-Mpls) Lynn Wardlow (R-Eagan) Scott Wasiluk (DFL-Maplewood)

PHOTO BY TOM OLMSCHEID A record number of 2004 state fair attendees took an opinion poll during their visit to the House of Representatives booth in the Education Building.

22 Session Weekly January 7, 2005 ROCESS P★ ★ ★ Record numbers sound off Over 8,800 fair-goers turned out to take the unoffi cial House of Representatives poll

1. A number of Minnesota cities have approved 6. Should satisfactory school attendance be 11. Minnesota is one of six states to allow same- bans on smoking in bars and eateries. Should required for a teenager to receive a driver’s day voter registration. Do you support or oppose such a ban be implemented statewide? license? this practice?

Yes ...... 59.4% ...... (5,240) Yes ...... 77.0% ...... (6,788) Support ...... 73.0% ...... (6,434) No ...... 33.8% ...... (2,982) No ...... 17.7% ...... (1,559) Oppose ...... 20.4% ...... (1,797) Undecided/No Opinion ...... 6.2% ...... (548) Undecided/No Opinion ...... 4.6% ...... (409) Undecided/No Opinion ...... 4.2% ...... (368) Left blank/vote not tallied ...... 0.5% ...... (48) Left blank/vote not tallied ...... 0.7% ...... (62) Left blank/vote not tallied ...... 2.5% ...... (219)

2. In general, do you support or oppose the expan- 7. State law requires school districts to provide 12. A 2003 law allows for up to 10 job opportunity sion of legalized gambling in Minnesota? free transportation to any pupil who lives more building zones in economically distressed rural than two miles from school, provided the bus ride areas of the state. Businesses in the zones are Support ...... 32.2% ...... (2,840) is to a school in the student’s attendance area. A permitted to forgo sales, income and property Oppose ...... 53.1% ...... (4,685) school district may charge fees for other types of taxes for up to 12 years and persons investing Undecided/No Opinion ...... 13.9% ...... (1,222) bus service, including if a student lives closer than in the zone business are exempt from applicable Left blank/vote not tallied ...... 0.8% ...... (71) two miles to school. Should school districts be al- income and capital gains taxes. Should this pro- lowed to charge all students for bus service? gram be expanded? 3. Do you support or oppose laws that limit the use of off-highway vehicles (i.e. all-terrain Yes ...... 21.7% ...... (1,914) Yes ...... 34.7% ...... (3,056) vehicles, off-road trucks and motorcycles) on No ...... 70.0% ...... (6,166) No ...... 39.3% ...... (3,463) publicly owned lands? Undecided/No Opinion ...... 7.5% ...... (665) Undecided/No Opinion ...... 23.2% ...... (2,042) Left blank/vote not tallied ...... 0.8% ...... (73) Left blank/vote not tallied ...... 2.9% ...... (257) Support ...... 65.0% ...... (5,734) Oppose ...... 23.9% ...... (2,110) 8. Should a college student convicted of a crime 13. Should the state make talking on a cellular Undecided/No Opinion ...... 10.3% ...... (906) in connection with a riot lose eligibility for state phone while driving illegal? Left blank/vote not tallied ...... 0.8% ...... (68) fi nancial aid? Yes ...... 53.7% ...... (4,736) 4. Under current law, a driver must be stopped or Yes ...... 57.6% ...... (5,077) No ...... 36.9% ...... (3,252) detained for a moving violation before a citation No ...... 32.5% ...... (2,868) Undecided/No Opinion ...... 6.6% ...... (585) can be issued for failure to wear a seat belt. Should Undecided/No Opinion ...... 9.1% ...... (801) Left blank/vote not tallied ...... 2.8% ...... (245) the law be changed to make not wearing a seat belt Left blank/vote not tallied ...... 0.8% ...... (72) a primary offense? 14. Should the state provide a motor vehicle sales 9. Do you support or oppose the creation of dedi- tax exemption for persons who purchase alterna- Yes ...... 42.1% ...... (3,716) cated funds so that a set percentage of tax dollars tive-fuel vehicles? Examples of alternative fuels No ...... 50.6% ...... (4,462) would go toward certain areas of the budget, such include: alcohol fuels that are at least 70 percent Undecided/No Opinion ...... 6.6% ...... (579) as education or the environment? alcohol by volume, natural gas, hydrogen, fuels Left blank/vote not tallied ...... 0.7% ...... (61) derived from biological products, and electricity, Support ...... 60.1% ...... (5,300) including solar power. 5. As part of a long-term plan to improve traffi c Oppose ...... 24.5% ...... (2,163) fl ow on Interstate 394 west of Minneapolis, the Undecided/No Opinion ...... 14.5% ...... (1,279) Yes ...... 63.2% ...... (5,574) high-occupancy vehicle lanes, now reserved for Left blank/vote not tallied ...... 0.9% ...... (76) No ...... 26.2% ...... (2,308) car pools and mass transit, are being converted to Undecided/No Opinion ...... 8.0% ...... (709) express lanes that permit single occupant drivers 10. The Legislature now meets every year. Should Left blank/vote not tallied ...... 2.6% ...... (227) to pay a fee to use the lanes. Funds collected will be the state constitution be changed so that it meets used to cover implementation costs and transpor- every other year, as was the case between 1879 15. Of the following, which is your favorite state tation and transit improvements in the corridor. and 1973? fair food? In general, do you support toll lanes as a way to improve effi ciency in high traffi c areas? Yes ...... 27.6% ...... (2,437) Cheese Curds ...... 21.8% ...... (1,918) No ...... 60.1% ...... (5,298) Chocolate Chip Cookies ...... 16.7% ...... (1,473) Yes ...... 48.1% ...... (4,238) Undecided/No Opinion ...... 9.9% ...... (869) Corn on the Cob ...... 15.5% ...... (1,367) No ...... 42.1% ...... (3,712) Left blank/vote not tallied ...... 2.4% ...... (214) Mini-Donuts ...... 16.9% ...... (1,493) Undecided/No Opinion ...... 9.0% ...... (795) Pronto Pup ...... 19.3% ...... (1,705) Left blank/vote not tallied ...... 0.8% ...... (73) Left blank/vote not tallied ...... 9.8% ...... (862)

January 7, 2005 Session Weekly 23 MINNESOTA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PUBLIC INFORMATION SERVICES 175 STATE OFFICE BUILDING ST. P AUL, MN 55155-1298

SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE: S TEVE SVIGGUM MAJORITY LEADER: E RIK PAULSEN MINORITY LEADER: M ATT ENTENZA

INNESOTA M INDEX FOR MORE INFORMATION Minnesota House 2005 For general information, call: House Information Services offi ce Republican members at start of the 2005 session ...... 68 (651) 296-2146 or DFL members ...... 66 1-800-657-3550 Seat diff erence between parties at start of 2003 session ...... 29 In 2001 ...... 4 To obtain a copy of a bill, call: Chief Clerk’s Offi ce Last biennium that the DFL controlled the House ...... 1997-98 (651) 296-2314 Number of men in the House ...... 97 DFL men ...... 40 To fi nd out about bill introductions or Republican men ...... 57 the status of a specifi c bill, call: Number of women in the House ...... 37 House Index Offi ce DFL women ...... 26 (651) 296-6646 Republican women ...... 11 Number of women at the start of 2001-02, 2003-04 bienniums ...... 35, 31 For an after hours recorded message Number of freshman House members ...... 26 giving committee meeting times and Republicans ...... 9 agendas, call: Committee Hotline DFLers ...... 17 (651) 296-9283 Men ...... 14 Women ...... 12 The House of Representatives can be found Freshman members at start of last biennium ...... 43 on the Web at: http://www.house.mn Number of incumbents that were re-elected in November 2004 ...... 108 Number that were not ...... 14 Teletypewriter for the hearing impaired. Open seats ...... 12 To ask questions or leave messages, call: Open seats won by Republicans ...... 7 TTY Line (651) 296-9896 or Open seats won by DFLers ...... 5 1-800-657-3550 Vote diff erence in closest race (8B) ...... 76 Votes cast ...... 19,962 Check your local listings to watch televi- Votes cast in Minnesota on Election Day 2004 ...... 2,842,912 sion coverage of House committees and fl oor sessions. As percent of eligible voters ...... 77.72 Percentage in 2002 ...... 63.59 Percentage in 2000 ...... 69.82 Senate Information Percent of 2004 voters that registered to vote on Election Day ...... 20.57 (651) 296-0504 Number of candidates on the ballot for House seats ...... 297 1-888-234-1112 DFL and Republican (each) ...... 133 Independence ...... 21 Senate Index (651) 296-5560 Green ...... 7 Independent, Libertarian Party, People Not Party (each) ...... 1 Districts (out of 134) with at least one third party candidate ...... 29 This document can be made available in alternative Annual salary for a legislator ...... $31,141 formats to individuals with disabilities by calling (651) 296-2146 voice, (651) 296-9896 TTY, or Sources: House Public Information Services Offi ce and Offi ce of the Secretary of State (800) 657-3550 toll free voice and TTY.

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