Capitol Review: Area Legislator Focuses on Sex Offenders

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The theme of this week in the state Legislature will be the budget as both chambers are expected to vote on omnibus bills over the next few days.

Sen. Terri Bonoff (DFL-District 43)

On March 23, introduced as chief author, SF 1004, a bill providing an exception for children to the six-month preexisting condition limitation for the Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association.

On March 24, introduced as a co-author, SF 1022, a bill establishing annual evaluations for principals.

To read Sen. Bonoff’s latest Capitol Update, click here.

To see a detailed summary of all the legislation that Sen. Bonoff has sponsored as a chief-author, click here.

Sen. Gen Olson (R-District 33)

On March 24, introduced as a co-author, SF 1022, a bill establishing annual evaluations for principals. 

On March 24, introduced as chief-author, SF 1030, a bill providing for general education, education excellence, special programs, facilities and technology, nutrition and accounting, libraries and early childhood education. 

Sen. David W. Hann (R-District 42)

On March 24, introduced as chief-author, SF 1026, a bill that includes numerous provisions relating to sex offenders. Specifically the bill would establish a sex offender civil commitment petition screening panel for purposes of determining whether the civil commitment of certain sex offenders is appropriate.

To see a detailed summary of all the legislation that Sen. Hann has sponsored as a chief-author, click here. 

Rep. Connie Doepke (R-District 33B)

On March 23, introduced as a co-author, HF 1272, a bill appropriating money to fund a high school transition plan for students to successfully pursue postsecondary education and employment.

 Minnetonka’s State lawmakers: Sen. Terri Bonoff (DFL-District 43), Sen. David Hann (R-District 42), Sen. Gen Olson (R-District 33), Rep. John Benson (DFL-District 43B), Rep. Connie Doepke (R-District 33B), and Rep. Kirk Stensrud (R-District 42A).