Northfield Legislators Quick to Author, Co-Author Bills

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Here’s what’s happened this past week with other bills authored or co-authored by local legislators:

Rep. Kelby Woodard (R-Belle Plaine)

• Co-authored a bill that would introduce "Choose Life" license plates. HF0091 was introduced Jan. 13.

• Co-authored a bill that would repeal the political contribution refund. HF0066 was introduced Jan. 10.

• Co-authored a bill that would restore the Green acres and agriculture classification to pre-2008. HF0012 was introduced Jan. 10.

• Co-authored a bill that would establish a Healthy Minnesota contribution program, redesigning service delivery for lower-income MinnesotaCare enrollees. HF0008 was introduced Jan. 10.

• Co-authored a bill that would abolish some local government mandates. HF0007 was introduced Jan. 10.

• Co-authored a bill that would increase the penalty for those convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. HF0006 was introduced Jan. 10.

Rep. Pat Garofalo (R-Farmington)

• Introduced a bill that would exempt pet sales from sales taxes. HF0036 was introduced Jan. 10.

• Introduced a bill that would amend teacher licensure provisions by establishing an alternative teacher preparation program that allows eligible individuals to acquire a two-year limited-term teaching license. HF0063 was introduced Jan. 11.

• Introduced a bill that would increase sanctions for careless driving resulting in a death to be a gross misdemeanor. Currently it’s a misdemeanor. HF0068 was introduced Jan. 13.

Sen. Al DeKruif (R-Madison Lake)

• Co-authored a bill that would provided a phased-in substraction for military retirement pay. SF0041 was introduced Jan. 13.

• Co-authored a bill that would abolish prohibition of certificate of need for new nuclear power plants. SF0004 was introduced Jan. 10.

• Co-authored a bill that would restore the Green acres and agriculture classification to pre-2008. SF0002 was introduced Jan. 10.