2015 model assembly stassen senate bills

2015 Minnesota YMCaYouth in GovernMent

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Introduced By: Bishaar SabrowDelegation: Higher GroundCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Consumer AffairsLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate

BE IT ENACTED BY THE YOUTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA - An act to

To regulate how CAF(Civil Asset Forfeiture)

SECTION I - PURPOSE:

The purpose of this bill is to add 3 things to CAF laws to regulate itOne, to require a conviction. Secondly,to take out the PI(Profit Incentive) so they dont have a motive of taking your money/items. And lastly, to safeguard innocent owners if they never commited a crime

SECTION II - JUSTIFICATION

I justify tihs bill because nowadays,50% or higher of all CAF's are civil. Also that cops using everything in their power to take away your money. They will charge you of crimes you never commited,take your loved ones(children) and other horrible ways to take your money for themselves.Also that mere suspicion is all they need to take your money and belongings for self-gain

SECTION III - DEFINITIONS

Profit Incentive: Motivation to get moneyAsset Forfeiture: a form of confiscation of assets by the state pursuant of lawPursuant:in accordance with (a law or a legal document or resolution)Accordance:in a manner conforming withConforming:comply with rules, standards, or laws

SECTION IV - FUNDING

General funding is not requiredReason:

SECTION V - PENALTIES/ENFORCEMENT

The penalty of using CAF for self-gain will lose their bage and not be a cop.Will be enforced by the gov

SECTION VI - EFFECTIVE DATE

Jan.19,2015

Bill #: 4000

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Introduced By: Katie BoydDelegation: HastingsCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Consumer AffairsLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


ban the sale and use of all tobacco products and cigarettes in Minnesota


The purpose of this bill is to ensure a healthy life for Minnesota citizens.


According to the CDC, smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States. Cigarette smoking causes more than 480,000 deaths each year. More than 16 million Americans suffer from diseases caused by smoking. The difference between chewing tobacco and smoking is the nicotine in chewing tobacco absorbs through the mouth and nose, whereas cigarrettes burn the tobacco before consumed. Banning the sale and use of tobacco and cigarrettes will lead to healthier Americans and will lower health care expenses. E-cigarrettes are a form of cigarrettes, therefore they are included in this law.


CDC- Centers for Disease Controp and PreventionTobacco- nicotine-rich leaves, which are cured in the proccess of drying and fermentation for smoking or chewingCigarette- a thin cylinder of finely cut tobacco rolled in paper for smokingE-cigarrettes- an electronic cigarrette


No funding needed.


Any person in Minnesota who smokes or uses tobacco will be fined up to $450. Any buisness who sells cigarrettes or tobacco products will be fined up to $600. The following will be fined by local police officers.


This law will become effective on March 1, 2015.

Bill #: 4001

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Introduced By: Adam DorvinenDelegation: Elk RiverCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Consumer AffairsLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Stassen Senate


Increase the Tax on Tarrifs


This Bill is on increasing the tax on Tariffs coming into Minnesota. This will help Minnesota start to be more self sufficient and also help small businesses. This will also increase a greater revenue for Minnesota that could be used to repairing our roads and having better schools leading to better education for the future students.


This will be good for Minnesota because it will help our economy grow. This will also help Minnesota by having more self made goods.


Tariff- a tax on imports or exports


This bill will require no funding


Enforcement- This bill will be required to be used by companies buying products outside of Minnesota.Penalties-Explusion from Minnesota


May-18-2015

Bill #: 4002

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Introduced By: Jeffrey WilliamsDelegation: OronoCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Consumer AffairsLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Stassen Senate


lower the federal minimum wage law.


This bill is essential to have in place because it allows businesses to have a choice when it comes to how much their employees should be paid. In Nebraska today, the minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. The unemployment there is roughly 4.4 percent. In a state like Oregon, the minimum wage is $8.40 an hour and unemployment is about 12.4 percent. When big corporations have to pay employees more an hour, they can only hire a certain amount of people to work for them. (http://www.datamasher.org/mash-ups/unemploymentminimum-wage-correlation#map) Even if in some strange situation where companies could manage to keep all of their employees, they wouldn’t be able to provide any benefits such as healthcare. With businesses having to pay more for employees, why would they want to pay for even more money for employee benefits? They wouldn’t. They would be trying to cut as much cost as possible. (http://www.ehow.com/list_6394359_bad-things-minimum-wage.html)The last issue with minimum wage laws is that they cause highschool students to drop out and pursue a job. If a teen sees that a state is paying $8.50 an hour, they may decide that that is enough for them and that if they spend money wisely, they can live off of it. Then, after having a job for a month, they get laid off because the company cannot afford for them to work there. (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203440104574402820278669840.html)


This bill would lower the minimum wage and allow companies to pay employees whatever it is they want to pay them, therefore lowering the unemployment rate.



The bill would cost the federal government no money.


The federal government would enforce this bill. They would make sure that the states weren’t paying employees less than the minimum wage.


The bill would go into effect on January 1, 2015

Bill #: 4003

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Introduced By: Nathan HoffarthDelegation: ShakopeeCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Consumer AffairsLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


encourage new business in MInnesot


Bring additional businesses to Minnesota so more people are employed and the overall economy is boosted. This will be accomplished by giving to new businesses a 5 year tax break or until they reach a net worth of 1.5 million dollars, which ever comes first.


It will help improve the economy by creating jobs and it would lower the unemployment rate. It will bring in more buisnesses so we would have a more diverse economy.


Tax break is a 100 % reduction of their taxes. New buisness means they just started their first buisness.


Take money from the general fund to train people and to track the buisnesses years and net worth.


Any abuse of this will result in a fine from $15,000 - $250,000 depending on the abuse. Also jail time can occur with time for up to 1 year. Owner and officers of the company are subject to prosecution.


1-1-16. This is so it's easier to track the 5 year time period.

Bill #: 4004

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Introduced By: Mitchell WaughDelegation: ShoreviewCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Consumer AffairsLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Stassen Senate


Increase control of predatory lending


The Purpose of this bill is to give those in need of using predatory loans a brighter alternative to deal with economic problems by limiting the "agressiveness" of Payday Loan corporations.


We all know that the economy is in recession, but it has hit some harder than others, and for some people there is no other alternative than to turn to short-term, high-interest payday loan companies. These payday loan companies are known for being very corrupt and having very agressive lobbyists that fight for heightened APR rates and put the goals of their own private corporation ahead of the people that corporation preys upon by lending money to. In many cases, these lobbyists use corrupt politics to make interest rate celings on payday loans higher than the legal limit set in place by the federal reserve and the FDIC, along with state-level politics. These corrupt political strategies can range anywhere from giving and taking bribes all the way to claiming that they are Native American and therefore having immunity to laws set in place by the FDIC under tribal rule. This is a bigger problem than most people think and there are significant amounts people in irreversible debt because they are stuck taking out more loans to pay back the principal and interest of past loans tha they have taken out.


Predatory Lending- The borrowing of money from creditors by citizens, specifically citizens who the creditors assumes cannot pay the loan back (eg. Elderly People, People at an Economic Disadvantage) FDIC- A government-sanctioned corporation that monitors the safety of private funds in banks and insures that money held by individuals in banks is rightfully theirs. Laws are also set in place by the FDIC that concern economic corruption inherent in certain creditors. Creditors- People giving out loans (eg. Banks, Payday Loan establishments) Debtors- People taking out loans Tribal Rule- A Government policy in which if someone heading or representing a corporation claims to be of Native American heritage, they can nullify certain laws set in place by the government. (This is why most casinos are on native american reservations and are headed by tribal members) APR- Annual Progressive Rate (% interest on a loan annually) Principal (In regards to a loan)- The initial balance that is lent from creditor to debtor Warrant- Permission granted by a district court judge to search and seize

Bill #: 4005

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Funding necessary for the enforcement and passage of this bill will be generated by an added 1.5% state excise tax on tobacco products and periphenelia.


Banks and payday loan establishments failing to lower their APR to the Minnesota Legal LIMIT of 33% APR (it is currently as high as 150% in some places in MN and 500% in states like CA and TX) will have all funds seized that were collected as interest payment on previous loans and any current debtors of said establishment will be reimbursed the principal plus all interest that they have sunk into that company. This will be enforced by FDIC and state employees or police and SWAT seizures of funds if need be (and the correct warrants are obtained). On top of this, any fraudulent political lobbyists for Payday Loan corporations claiming tribal rule who are NOT of Native American heritage will be tried for Political Corruption.


This bill will be effective at the beginning of the 2016 Fiscal Year.

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Introduced By: Fletcher ZuerleinDelegation: Red WingCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Consumer AffairsLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Stassen Senate


Tax food and beverages with a sugar content over nine grams


The purpose of this bill is to tax foods and beverages with over nine grams of sugar to lower obesity among Minnesotians.


Almost a quarter of Minnesotians suffer from obesity. Obesity leads to Heart disease as well as diabetes. By taxing these sugary products it will give an incentive for people to give up those products. As sugary foods are one of the leading causes of obesity.


Obesity- Having a body mass index of 30 or moreHeart disease- A disease in which blood vessels are narrowed giving chest pain or in some cases heart attack


There is no funding necessary for this bill.


Stores who fail to enforce this tax will be fined $1000 for the first offense $2,500 for the second and the third will result in the suspension of the stores/sellers sales license for three months.


the effective date of this bill will be Janairy 1 of 2015

Bill #: 4006

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Introduced By: James LibbeyDelegation: RidgedaleCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Consumer AffairsLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Stassen Senate


compensate companies for encouraging their employees to work from home.


The state will pay companies for having people work at home. To qualify, the company must have a majority of their workers work at home at least half the time. The state will pay the companies $10,000 quarterly for each employee that works at home half the time and $20,000 quarterly for each employee that works at home most of the time.


This will reduce road maintenance, which will save the state money, because the roads won't be used as much. This will also reduce pollution from car exhaust with fewer cars on the road and make the people's commutes more efficient with better traffic conditions.


Company: An private organization that has at least 50 employees working for it.Majority: At least half.Working from home: To completely perform one's job from home.At least half the time: Half of the total work days. The encouraged of chosing such an amount is to break the given period of time into pairs of weeks and select 5 days from each pair of weeks, assuming a 5 day work week.Most of the time: All but 24 days in a given year, using the January 1-December 31 calendar.Quarter: The first quarter of the year begins January 1 and ends March 31, the second quarter begins April 1 and ends June 30, the third quarter begins July 1 and ends September 30, and the fourth quarter begins October 1 and ends December 31.


Some of the costs of this will be covered by the inherent decrease in cost of road maintenance.To help cover loses in revenue that aren't covered by the decrease in road maintenance, including the reduction in the sales of gas, the tax on gas will be increased by 10 cents.


Companies would need to register with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry to receive the payment during the last two weeks of the quarter. To qualify, the company must submit sufficient proof that they met the criteria for the payment they are requesting since the beginning of the quarter or when they last applied for payment, whichever occured first.


This bill will be effective to allow companies compensation beginning with the second quarter of 2015, allowing companies to begin applying for payment June 15.

Bill #: 4007

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Introduced By: Molly CarrollDelegation: RidgedaleCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- EcologyLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


Have a government mandated allergy prevention program by requiring all school cafeteria ingredient lists be available to the public.


The Minnesota government shall mandate an allergy prevention program by requiring all school cafeteria ingredient lists be available to the public. This would prevent allergic reactions, extinguish risk of eating in the school cafeteria, and lower medical costs. Overall this bill is very beneficial to both the students, parents, and schools.

Bill #: 4100

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Allergies are the most common, yet overlooked disease in America. It is the fifth leading chronic disease in the U.S. among all ages, and the third among children under eighteen. Allergies are also the most frequent reported chronic disease in children. One out of five children suffer from allergies, this equates to over fifty million children. For over forty percent of these children allergies greatly limit their activities because of threats such as food. There are eight foods that cause ninety percent of allergy reactions, these foods are milk, soy, eggs, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, and fish. When an allergy reaction to food occurs, there are many symptoms, they include flushed skin, swelling of tissues such as lips or joints, sweating, paleness, panting, nausea, abdominal cramps, rapid pulse, tingling tongue or throat, faintness, confusion, passing out, and if medical care is not administered quickly enough, death. If someone with food allergies consumes, touches, or even smells some allergens they can react. A reaction to consuming a food results in the airway to close and hives to appear on the skin, if medical care is not administered within about two minutes the person may die. Having the ability to see an ingredient list in the school cafeteria would allow children to know of any allergens in the foods they may be eating or around. There are constant threats and risks for a person with food allergies. Everything they eat could potentially kill them. That is why it is very difficult for someone to eat anywhere other than their house. There are over two hundred deaths and thirty thousand Emergency Room visits per year from food allergies. There are also seventeen million outpatient office visits. In 2006 eighty eight percent of schools have one or more students with food allergies and there has been an eighteen percent increase in the amount of kids who have food allergies today. Each day over twenty seven million children get lunch through the National School Lunch Program and there are many kids with food allergies that are unaware of what they are eating. This causes many reaction and even some deaths. Having the ability to see an ingredient list in the school cafeteria would eliminate a lot of the risk associated with eating school lunches. With allergies comes a lot of medical costs. A person would need very good health care, they would also need to buy all the medications required, EpiPens, Benadryl. The annual cost for the U.S. is $14.5 billion and eighty five percent of that cost, approximately $12.3 billion, are direct costs. These costs include $1.3 billion for doctor office visits and $11 billion for medication, $7 billion prescription and $4 billion over the counter. There are also indirect costs, those include missed work or school and lost productivity. Those costs account for $2.2 billion of the total cost for the U.S. Adult allergies resulting in four million lost workdays each year, this totals to about $400 million in lost productivity. The time and money it takes to create the website page or handouts saves a lot of time and money later on. There is a little cost associated with hiring a website designer and paying employees, but that is nothing compared to the medical care needed for an allergy reaction. If a student has an allergy reaction there needs to be an ambulance and medication needs to be used. In addition, the parents could file a law suit against the school for not having the necessary information available to keep the student safe. The time to compile a list is minimal because the FDA requires all packages foods to have an ingredient label, so to make a list all someone would need to do is organize the labels in a way where the information is easily accessible. It also takes a lot of time to communicate with a parent with a student that has allergies. Many people would need to repeat themselves to every parent that asks about the school meals. The costs and time related to making an ingredient list available to the public is greatly outweighed by the money on medical care saved and the ability for everyone to access the information. In Minnesota every school should be required to have an ingredient list of all foods from their cafeteria accessible to the public as part of an allergy prevention program. This would prevent many allergic reaction, eliminate most of the risks involved in eating in a school cafeteria and drop many medical costs.


Food: (f) 1 The term "food" means (1) articles used for food or drink for man or other animals, (2) chewing gum, and (3) articles used for components of any such article. School: as defined by school is preschool-12 as defined by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 120 Anaphylaxis: hypersensitivity (as to foreign proteins or drugs) resulting from sensitization following prior contact with the causative agent. Epinephrine: a hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla upon simulation by the central nervous system in response to stress as anger or fear, and acting to increase heart rate, blood pressure, cardiac output and carbohydrate metabolism. Also called adrenaline. Allergy: “an overreaction of the human system to a foreign protein substance that is eaten, breathed in to the lungs, injected or touched.”


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A fine $500 if the information is not publicly available by September 1, 2015.

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Effective date the start of the 2015-2016 school year, September 1, 2015.

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Introduced By: Micah WaltDelegation: HastingsCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- EcologyLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


require food manufacturers to label all genetically modified foods as genetically modified foods


The purpose of this bill is to show people that the food they're buying is a genetically modified food.


Many people dont know that almost all the fruits and vegetables we are genetically modified. Although genetically modified food has many good pros, (such as faster production, resistance to pesticides, and pest resistance) there are many cons to it to. When scientists genetically modify a plant, the scientist takes a spefic gene from another species or organism and combines it with the plant they want to altar. Genetically modified foods can have unexpected side affects because people may have alergies to something from the other species. Vegetarians and vegans might unknowingly eat a genetically modified food that had genes from an animal. With genetically modified foods having helpful features, farmers leave the old crop and grow the genetically modified crop. This reduces diversity among species. Pollen from genetically modified crops has been known to spread to fields containing non-genetically modified crops. This can result in the foods actually containing material from genetically engineered crops.


A genetically modified food is a food that has genes that have been transferred from another species. Not to be confused with cross-breeds.


The labeling of these foods wouldn't take a lot of money, so the companies would pay to have an extra line on the label that says that the food is genetically modified.


This bill would be enforced by the FDA. Any company caught not labelling genetically modified food as a genetically modified food will be fined $100,000 for every 10,000 foods not labelled.


This bill will take effect on January 1st, 2017.

Bill #: 4101

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Introduced By: Austin KelloggDelegation: ShakopeeCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- EcologyLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


make law that there must be a label on any packaging of an item that contains GMO's.


The purpose of this bill is to allow people to be aware of the inclusion or absence of GMO's in a food or medical product.


There is no way to tell the difference between a regular organism by sight, taste, or texture. The only way to know is if the manufacturer tells us. It is a fundamental right to know what you are buying, using, and eating. Without a label telling us about the GMO's in the product, we are oblivious to the difference.


Genetically Modified/Engineered Organisms- organisms (i.e. plants, animals or microorganisms) in which the genetic material (DNA) has been altered in a way that does not occur naturallyConsumer- a person who purchases goods and services for personal useLabel- text on an object to give details concerning its naturePardon- a release from liability for an offense


Each household would pay one cent per year towards the MN Department of Health.The Department would create a committee for this law. The committee's job would be to regulate pardons, distribute fees, and make sure goods on shelves have followed the law.


Any company with a product on the shelf with no label and no pardon shall be subject to increasing levels of fee due to amount of the product(s) and time. All fees are judged by the MN Department of Health committee.


January 1, 2016

Bill #: 4102

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Introduced By: Samuel NelsonDelegation: BurnsvilleCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- EcologyLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


Create a minimum distance requirements between youth and their guardian while hunting.


The purpose of this bill is to increase the safety of youth (hunting or not) while with an adult that is hunting.


Though there aren't very large amounts of annual incidents including youths in hunting, the ones that do happen can easily be avoided by this simplebill.


"youth" shall be defined as a child below the age of 9"adult" shall be defined as someone at least 21 years of age with a valid driver's and hunter's lisence "guardian" shall be defined as the adult in charge of the youth while hunting



Enforcement will come from the Minnesota DNR and/or County Police.Penalties include one warning and then a $65 fine.


Effective Date: Jan 21, 2014

Bill #: 4103

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Introduced By: Claire DeMayDelegation: ShoreviewCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- EcologyLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


make unlawful the excessive tethering of domestic animals.


Creates offense of unlawful tethering of a domestic animal in a person's custody and establishes violations and fines. It also provides for definitions of adequate bedding and shelter for domesticated animals.


Eighty precent of dog-related complaints to which law enforcement responds involved tethered dogs. Chronically chained dogs are often associated with excessive barking, aggression, biting and long-term neglect. The bill also provides for minimum standards for bedding and outdoor shelter for domesticated animals to ensure proper health and safety.


1) A person commits the offense of unlawful tethering if:a) a tether is not a reasonable length given the size of the animal and available space;b) for more than 10 hours in a 24 hour period;c) for more than 15 hours in a 24 hour period if the tether is attached to a running line, pulley or trolley system;2) A person does not violate this provision if the person tethers a domesticated animal:a) While the domesticated animal remains in the physical presence of the person who owns or controls the animal;b) For the purpose of hunting;c) To allow the person to transport the animal;d) The animal is kept for herding, protecting livestock or dogsledding.Adequate bedding means the bedding is sufficient quanity and quality to protect the domesticated animal to remain dry and reasonably clean and maintain normal body temperature.Adequate shelter means a barn, a dog house or other enclosed structure sufficient to protect a domestic animal from wind, rain, snow or sun, that has is maintained to protect the animal from weather and physical injury.


There will be minimal fiscal impact.


Violations can result in a fine of at least $250 but no more than $1000 for each violation. Animal Protection Officers and Police Officers will be charged with the enforcement of the law.


July 1, 2015

Bill #: 4104

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Introduced By: Morgan TermaatDelegation: ShoreviewCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- EcologyLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


Require recycling bins at every gas station.


The purpose of this bill is to reduce pollution and cut down on waste of paper, plastic, and aluminum.


If gas stations were added to the mix Minnesota recycling rates could significantly rise above 41% in addition to helping the planet and the economy. The overall recycling rate includes industries and stores, which are responsible for about three-quarters of all recycling.


Gas Station: an establishment beside a road selling gasoline and/or oilRecycling Bin: a clearly labeled bin for depositing things to be recycled


The gas stations will be resposible for the cost.


The first offence the station will be fined 300 dollars. The second offence will be 500 dollars and the third would cause a 1,000 dollar fine as well as closure of the station until compliance with the this bill. MPCA would enforce this.


This bill will be effictive one year after it is passed starting on Janurary 1st.

Bill #: 4105

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Introduced By: William MerrillDelegation: MankatoCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- EcologyLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


apply a three cent sin-tax to the retail purchase of plastic water bottles.


This bill is to attach a three sent sin-tax to the retail purchase of plastic water bottles like Aquafina, and Dasani. This tax would apply to all brands of plastic water bottles. All money raised from the tax would go to funding already existing programs to research recycling plastic products.


Last year Americans used roughly 50 billion plastic water bottles. Only 28% of that was recycled. That equals out to over $1 Billion worstof plastic waisted. Other states have tried using incentives which offer results but not nearly enough to make a difference. One third ofthe funds raised from this bill would go to research on plastics. The other two thirds would go to the DNR for purchasing conservation


Sin-tax: A sumptuary tax, a tax specifically levied on certain generally socially proscribed goods and services, for example alcohol and tobacco, candies, drugs, soft drinks, fast foods, coffee, and gambling.Plastic water bottle: A waterbottle made from plastics, generally for one time use.Recycle: The process of taking previously made materials and using them again


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Any businesses caught not enforcing the tax, they will be charged with tax evasion. The tax will be enforced at sale of the object.


Effective Immediately after passing.

Bill #: 4106

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Introduced By: Sophie MyersDelegation: OronoCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- EcologyLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate



This bill would declare a "no wake" schedule from May 15-September 15 for Minnesota recreational lakes. Schedule would exclude holidays and fishing opener.


This bill would enhance quality of Minnesota lakes by decreasing the speed of motorized boat, jet ski's, and any other motorized water toys on specific days of the year. There would be less noise, motor exhaust and errosion on shoreline. This would also improve the quality of life for fish, birds and other lake wildlife. This would also promote non-motorized recreational use of the lake such as kayaking, paddle boarding, and sailing.


Recreational lake is defined as large enough acreage to operate a motorized watercraft. No wake is defined as a specific mph for a watercraft to operate in order not to create waves. No wake schedule would exclude holidays, fishing opener, and not be more than one day per/week between May 15 and September 15.


No additional funding would be required. Specific no wake dates would be posted on the DNR website, on boat launches, and water patrol would monitor lakes as normal.


Water patrol would ticket and violators would pay $250 fine to Minnesota conservation fund.


May 15, 2016

Bill #: 4107

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Introduced By: Renelle MensahDelegation: Minneapolis DowntownCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- EcologyLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Stassen Senate


Improve air quality through vehicle emission testing.


This bill will to improve air quality by limiting the emissions from Minnesota motor vehicles. This will make it illegal to operate a motor vehicle that does not pass a state approved vehicle emission test.


Continuous industrial expansion will cause Minnesota air quality to deplete, resulting in the need for emission control. Health risks, such as respitory


A motor vehicle is a dealership issued vehicle with two or more wheels that uses a fuel-powered engine that provides transportation on public and private roads. Emission is the release of hazardous chemicals from a motor vehicle. Those elements are Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Cadmium (Cd), Carbon Monoxide (CO), NOx, and Sulphur Dioxide (SO2). Air Quality is when Air Quality Index (AQI) is 0-50 (green), which is considered first-rate air quality.


Money to fund enforcement of this bill will come from a two percent tax on cigarettes and alcohol.


The penalty for any person found driving without an approved vehicle emission test will be unable to register the motor vehicle, resulting in a non-registered fine with the DMV. Enforcement will be done by the Department of Motor Vehicle, the Minnesota State Patrol, and police departments within various counties.


Effect as on January 1st, 2015. This effective date with allow testing sites to acquire proper equipment and citizens time to test vehicles.)

Bill #: 4108

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Introduced By: Kevin KrahmerDelegation: MankatoCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- EcologyLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Stassen Senate


Reduce air pollution and carbon emissions from Minnesota vehicles.


The purpose of this bill is to require vehicles built after 1970 to be outfitted with carbon emission reduction systems, and require system functionality inspections after every five years of the vehicle’s life.


This bill is necessary because air pollution is a growing problem for their world, and the United States. In Minnesota, Rochester and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Area are the most polluted regions. Minnesota is known for it’s natural landscapes which must be protected from smog and pollution.


Carbon emissions should be defined as the carbon dioxide produced by a vehicle.Smog should be defined as a mixture between smoke and fog.Pollution should be defined as the introduction of contaminants into the natural environment.


The systems and inspections will be paid for by the owner of the vehicle, be it a corporation or an individual. Little government funding will be required in order to raise awareness of this new law.


Vehicle owners will be informed via letter when their vehicle is due for an inspection and fined $50 for every month overdue that their inspection is.


Effective January 1, 2015.

Bill #: 4109

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Introduced By: Sofia RodriguezDelegation: RidgedaleCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Education ServicesLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


ban school uniforms in public schools in the state of Minnesota


My purpose of this bill is to ban school uniforms in public schools in the state of Minnesota because they restrict students’ freedom of expression, they have no impact or a negative impact, and they add an extra expense to families.


First, school uniforms restrict students’ freedoms of expression. In the Tinker v. Des Moine case, the Supreme Court ruled that students may express themselves as long as it doesn’t become a disruption. According to ACLU(American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada) Clothing is precisely the type of passive, nondisruptive medium that allows students to share their thoughts without interfering with educational opportunities. Because students’ self-expression on clothing generally does not disrupt class, uniforms are an inefficient and unnecessary bureaucracy that requires school officials to be worried about what everyone is wearing. Instead, school officials should only be concerned with clothing that is actually disruptive – which both dress codes and simple common sense are more than adequate to handle’(“Students Have Rights). Another time students’ freedom of expression was violated was when 75 students at Friendly High School wore pink shirts and accessories for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and were given in-school suspension because of their school uniform policy. Their school uniform policy restricted their freedom of expression. To sum it up, banning school uniforms would promote students right to express themselves. School uniforms should also be banned because when they are used they have no impact or a negative impact. According to ProCon.org, “David L. Brunsma, PhD, Professor of Sociology at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), co-authored a study that analyzed a national sample of 10th graders and found "no effects of uniforms on absenteeism, behavioral problems (fights, suspensions, etc.), or substance use on campus" and "no effects" on "pro-school attitudes, academic preparedness, and peer attitudes toward school”(“Con School Uniform”). ProCon also stated, “ Brunsma also found a "negative effect of uniforms on academic achievement," and later found that uniforms were equally ineffective on elementary students and eighth graders”(“Con School Uniform”). Also a majority of students have shown in studies that they don’t want school uniforms either. Since they are the ones who have to wear these clothes, they should have a say in the matter. In conclusion, school uniforms should be banned because they have no impact or a negative impact on students when they are allowed. Finally, school uniforms should be banned because they add an extra expense to families. One major reason people believe student uniforms should be allowed is because they are cheaper and they eliminate socioeconomic divisions. This isn’t effective though because people who suffer from poverty would still have to spend extra money to get clothes they are able to wear to school and they would still have to buy clothes for everyday use. A mother of a student said, “"My son's an unusual size," his mother Irit told Education World, "so it's hard to find him clothes anyway. Limiting what I buy to certain colors makes shopping for him not only more expensive but that much harder"(“Student Uniforms”). Sara Gray, director of education initiatives at the United Way of York County, also said that some students were missing school because they didn’t have the money to afford school uniforms that were necessary. Another mother of a student had a similar experience of having to pay a lot of money for school uniforms, ”The Bells' suit makes two claims: that the uniform requirement violates their children's constitutional right of free expression and that it violates the guarantee of a free public education. The Bells would have to pay $641 for five sets of pants and shirts required by the policy, Laura Bell says”(Motsinger). As one can see, allowing school uniforms would not be beneficial because it adds an extra expense to families.

Bill #: 4200

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School Uniforms.– A school uniform is an outfit—a set of standardized clothes—worn primarily for an educational institution. Bureaucracy– A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.


There would be no funding from government because the government would not need to provide anything. It might even lower budget cost because the government wouldn’t have to pay for funding for school uniforms at poor schools. The current money being funded paying for school uniforms would not be necessary.


The first time a school tried to implement a school uniform policy, they would be fined $5,000.00. Hopefully this would be large enough sum of money to stop schools from trying to use school uniform policy. After the first fine, the fine would keep increasing every time they tried using school uniforms.


This bill would go into effect at the beginning of the new school year of 2016 because it is after the new budget would be calculated. It also gives schools plenty of time to change their rules and make their students aware of the new rules.

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Introduced By: Caroline KoehlDelegation: OronoCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Education ServicesLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


Prohibit the ban of books in all public school libraries.


The purpose of this bill is to promote education by giving students a well rounded and complete reading selection.


The ban of books is a type of censorship that is unjust, because a small group of people has the ability make a decision based on personal opinions for an entire community. Prohibiting the ban of books will give students availability to be exposed to different opinions and viewpoints, allowing those who wish to learn more about certain topics and opinions to do so.


“Public Schools” shall be defined as any school that receives funding from the state government via taxpayer levies.



The penalty for any public school district that decides to ban books from any or all libraries in said district shall be losing five percent of their annual state government funding for as long as such ban is in effect.


Effective upon passage.

Bill #: 4201

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Introduced By: Alex BergerDelegation: OronoCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Education ServicesLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


Make year-round schooling mandatory for all students in grades K-12 in Minnesoata.


The purpose of the proposed bill is to aid in improving the test scores acheived by students residing in Minnesota, and to improve the graduation rates of high school students, along with increasing the percentage of high school seniors choosing to attend a post-secondary institution.


This bill is justified through the research conducted by the U.S. Education Department stating that year-round schools support continuous learning. This fact is important because educators have long noted that student retention suffers during the long summer break and believe that shortening school breaks will improve overall student achievement.


Year-Round Schooling shall be defined as three months of in-school instruction followed by one month of break, without any school requirments, repeated three times througout the year.Students Residing in Minnesota shall be defined as any legal individual of an appropriate age whose primary residence falls inside the borders of the state of Minnesota.Post-Secondary Institution shall be defined as any form of structured school attended after the completion of High School.


Due to the fact that the amount of classroom instruction will not increse with the passing of this proposed bill no additional funding will be necesary to execute the law.


The penalty for any individual not complying with the proposed law will be a mandatory ten hours of community service and school monitoring of attendace for a year from date of offence.This law will be enforced by the use of the already existing police departments in the school districts.


This bill shall become effective on July 1, 2016 due to the fact that the day proposed will fall between two distinct different school years and at a date far enough in the future to create all necessary arrangments prior to the instatement of the law.

Bill #: 4202

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Introduced By: Kaylee MartynowDelegation: BurnsvilleCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Education ServicesLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


Require a textbook update at least every five years.


The purpose of this bill is to keep up with the changing information in our progressing world.


Gaining knowledge in world affairs and current events allows you to decide where you fall on key issues impacting your city, region and country. To continue knowledge of current events,allows one to have an impact.Schools tend to keep a set of textbooks for up to a decade. With textbooks not being updated frequently, the information can become out of date.If something happens to a book while in your possession during the school year, the school, in many cases, charges you full price for the book when it was already in poor condition from previous use. This becomes a hard case to track if one textbook has multiple users.


1. "Textbook" shall be defined as a book used in the study of an subject.2. "Update" shall be defined as to change by including the most recent information no less than two years old at time of change.3. "Years" shall be defined as a calendar school year.4. "School" shall be defined as any public school.


A new tax will be added on clothing, the amount later decided by the Minnesota Department of Education


The department of education will be in charge of which schools/districts do not abide. Any school or district that does not abide by the law will be given one warning. If one warning is not followed by the school or district they will be fined until they abide by the law.


The 2015-2016 school year.

Bill #: 4203

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Introduced By: Lauren DenningDelegation: ShoreviewCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Education ServicesLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


Start all Minnesota public high schools at a later time of day


It is proposed that the start time for Minnesota public high schools be delayed in order to improve alertness and performance and lower the incidence of students with depression and obesity.


According to University of Minnesota researcher Kyla Wahlstrom, high school students have a biological need to sleep later. Current school schedules result in sleep deprivation, which contributes to decreased alertness, poor performance in school, increased tardiness, and poor attendance. Obesity, depression and drowsy driving are also effects of early start times. For example, a study done in Wyoming showed a major reduction in motor vehicle accidents in teenagers who started school at a later time.


Public school: any school funded by the state budget.Later time: any time after 8:00 A.M. Standard Times for different time zones.Reimbursement: The school's annual budget


This bill would be budget neutral, if middle school students would be switched to an earlier start time.


If schools fail to comply with this directive, reimbursement will be decreased.


The effective date will be the start of the 2016-17 school year.

Bill #: 4204

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Introduced By: Paige PattersonDelegation: Red WingCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Education ServicesLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


Mandate a self defense unit in gym classes in grades 2-8


The purpose of this bill is to make all of the children in Minnesota in public schools more prepared in harmful situations through non-violent, mental and physical self defense classes.


This bill is important becasue over 19,000 reports of child maltreatment were reported last year in Minnesota. This bill would help decrease that number once the children know more about self defense and how to better defend themselves.


self defense- non-violent mental and physical defense traininggym class unit- a 3-6 day course in a gym classgrades 2-8- gym classes in grades 2-8 unless gym ends in an earlier grade/starts in a later grade


The only funding needed in this bill is for a professional defense trainer hired once a year by the school to teach the gym teachers how to teach self defense to the children.


Schools that do not teach self defense will face a $250 fine every year that they do not participate. The Department of Education will regualte it.


The 2015-2016 school year

Bill #: 4205

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Introduced By: Brent HauckDelegation: LakevilleCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Education ServicesLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


make high school extracurriculars count towards a class credit.


To reduce undue stress on high school students as well as promote a more well rounded cirriculum through out of classroom experiences.


Participation in ECA will help students in school. A 2010 study by the Tennessee Technological University found that students that participate in an ECA averaged a 3.3 GPA, compared to an average GPA of 2.7 from students who didn't do any extracirriculars. By making the extracirricular count as a school credit, student stress will be reduced while still achieving the same amount, if not more, of real world educational experience.


Extracirricular activity- Any educational or productive activity (to be determined by district school boards) which students spend at least five hours a week participating in. Class credit- In high schools, where all courses are usually the same number of hours, often meeting every day, students earn one credit for a course that lasts all year.




The 2015/2016 school year.

Bill #: 4206

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Introduced By: Kara AlbergDelegation: JordanCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Education ServicesLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Stassen Senate


allow students to participate in activities of neighboring districts


This bill would make state-funded schools allow students from neighboring districts to participate in interscholastic activities of their district if the student's school doesn't have the activities.


Many smaller state-funded schools do not have as many options for school-funded extracurricular activities as their larger neighbors. If a district doesn't have a specific activity, a student from that district must be allowed to try-out and participate in the said activity at neighboring school district. This will lead to kids being more happy and involved with a larger variety of activities. Students will be less bored and therefore will also get their physical needs with a sport they enjoy. Kids benefit from the good qualities promoted in these extracurricular activities, like smortsmanship and teamwork.


interscholastic activities- school-funded activities that involve competition with other school. Examples would be a sport, like soccer, or an academic team, like speech team.neighboring districts- one public school district in any direction from the original district


no extra money is needed


If a school district refuses to let a student from a neighboring district without the activity into the program, five percent of the amount of money given to the school from the state will be taken away.


2015-2016 school year

Bill #: 4207

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Introduced By: Kajsa JohnsonDelegation: NorthfieldCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Education ServicesLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Stassen Senate


MANDATE COMPULSORY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION IN MINNESOTA.


A person in the state of Minnesota under the age of 30, and in the future everyone 18 and over, is required to complete the requirements for a high school diploma or a pass a GED exam.


In the state of Minnesota, compulsory education is from age 5 (by September 1 of their 5th year) to 17 (as of 2014). When the child reaches age 17 he or she is no longer required to continue even if he or she has not earned a high school diploma. Data shows that unemployment is nearly double for individuals without a high school diploma or equivalent. For example, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published that in 2008 unemployment for those without a high school diploma was 9% but for high school graduates it was only 5.7%. According to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ report “Characteristics of Minimum Wage Workers: 2012” among hourly paid workers age 16 and over, about 10 percent of those had less than a high school diploma, which is about 70,000 people in Minnesota. In addition, those without a high school diploma earned less: $426/week while those with a diploma earned $591/week. Another significant issue is the social stigma of being uneducated. Parents who have not completed their high school education are more likely to not encourage their own children to value education and therefore the cycle may continue.


DEFINITION OF PASSING THE GED - GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT EXAM: A passing score of 150 on each of the five sub tests in subject areas of Language Arts, Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. The state of Minnesota will cover the cost of the GED exam.DEFINITION of HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS: Fulfill the graduation requirements of the school district in which the person lives or pass the GED exam. For example: graduation requirements for Northfield High School: 23 credits - English: 4 credits, Social Studies: 3.5 credits, Math: 3 credits, Science: 3 credits, Physical Education: 1 credit, Health: 0.5 credits, Art: 1 credit.


Possible total additional cost to the State: $4.2 million Each local school district would cover half of the cost of taking the GED exam, which is $120 for the exam per person, and the state of Minnesota would cover the remainder of the cost. Funds for the cost of the exam will come from the education budget. Minnesota currently offers instruction to people 17 years old and older who want to prepare for the test. These funds would then be covered by the state of Minnesota in the same way children who attend high school are funded by the state.

Bill #: 4208

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When the bill is enacted, any person who is not enrolled in full-time high school, has not earned a high school diploma, or passed the GED exam when he or she applies for his or her 18-year-old drivers license, will be denied it until he or she completes the requirement. People who are over 18 but under 30 will not be able to renew at the time of their next four-year renewal date until they have completed their high school diploma equivalency. (People who are over 30 years of age are grandfathered in.) If the person is enrolled in a state of Minnesota approved GED instruction course, they may have a one-year renewal of their driver’s license to allow them to complete the requirement.


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Introduced By: Emily HackerDelegation: Elk RiverCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Education ServicesLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Stassen Senate


mandate electronic textbooks in all Minnesota public schools.


The purpose of this bill is to reduce the cost of school textbooks and the need of paper, resulting in a reduction of the amount of trees cut down and money spent on textbooks.


A study from the Federal Communications Commission showed that K-12 school districts spend more than $8 billion per year on textbooks. E-Textbooks can save schools $250-$1,000 per student per year. Electronic textbooks have advanced features such as a highlighting and note-taking tool that aren't possible with the paper textbooks. If a student does not own an electronic device, one, such as an iPad, will be borrowed to them by the school for school purposes only.


1. “Electronic Textbook” shall be defined as a book-length publication in digital form, consisting of text and images, readable on computers or other electronic devices.2. “Public School” shall be defined as a school supported by public funds for a free education to the children of the community or district.


The funding for this bill will come from the Minnesota Board of Education.


The penalty for a public school not using only E-Textbooks after the effective date would be, first, a warning about the importance of changing over to all electronic textbooks, second, a small fee to the school.


This bill will go into effect during the school year of 2016-2017. This far off effective date gives schools the chance to have enough time to get fully switched over to E-Textbooks so they don’t get a warning or fee.

Bill #: 4209

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Introduced By: Caileen HughesDelegation: River FallsCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Family ServicesLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Stassen Senate


Require Minnesota high schools to offer at least one Home Economics Class


The purpose of this bill is to increase the development of daily life skills and the increase of knowledge on chemical science.


Many people in high school, and even entering the real world, don’t know how to do simple life skills like sewing, cooking, or even knowing basic nutrition. 60% of 18-25 year olds in the U.S don’t know how to cook five simple dishes and 28% of Americans, about ?, don’t know how to cook. This age group is the age group of seniors in high school to seniors in college, that means this is a crucial time in a young adult’s life where it is the first time being on their own. Therefore they need crucial life skills, like cooking. To be in this situation I think would be embarrassing because these are life skills that you will need to know all through your life to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Not only do Home Ec classes help with life skills, but they can be applied to biology, animal science, and other sciences. For example, in a Food and Nutrition class I took we learned about things such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Now I’m in a cell biology class and everything I learned about nutrition in the Foods class, can be applied to my cell biology class. This is just one example of how Home Ec classes can expand beyond that subject and can be applied to other subjects you may take, like science. The problem is that if schools are not offering Home Ec classes, students are going throughout high school and into the life setting without basic knowledge of life skills such as nutrition, sewing, cooking, socializing, organization skills, (etc). This can affect teenagers in the future as they become adults.


“Home Ec” shall be defined as classes that teach cooking and other life skills and household managements.“Superintendent” shall be defined as the individual that is the chief school administrator in charge of a school district.


Some Home Ec classes that require materials, such as sinks, ovens, microwaves, (etc), can be funded through the school board and schools can right grants for materials needed. For example, one of the Home Ec teachers at my school wrote a grant for receiving simulation babies for a child development class. She did receive the grant for the babies. Therefore grants are an adequate source for funding. Another option is schools can require a lab fee for classes that require materials such as groceries, fabric, yarn (etc.) This lab fee per student is only about $20. But not all types of Home Ec classes involve materials; some are just purely about social interacting, organization, and career preparation. With providing teachers, it is predicted that from 2010-2020 there will be a growth rate of home economic teachers by 2%-9%. That’s relatively a decent growth rate considering the many education budget cuts.


The superintendent, when he tours the different schools in the school district, would inspect if a type of Home Ec class is offered. If there is no class offered it will have to be included in the next year’s curriculum. If there isn’t enough funding for a Home Ecs that involves needed materials, they can require a Home Ec class that does not need materials.

Bill #: 4300

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The effective date of this bill is the beginning of the Minnesota school year of 2016.

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Introduced By: Macallister HughesDelegation: Red WingCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Family ServicesLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Stassen Senate


charge the Minnesota Department of Education with requiring and encouraging all members of a students Individual Educational Plan (IEP) team to call a team meeting whenever a students education comes into question.


There are many students in the Minnestota Department of Education who have an IEP. Often the education of these students is extremely difficult and requires a team. If a team meeting can only be called by certain members, such as the special education director, a student education can be at risk. In order to ensure that major concerns can be discussed in an open team meeting, all members should be required to call a meeting when concerns exist.


This bill will help to prevent costly lawsuits for the Minnesota Department of Education and inhance what is a very limited of system for checks and balance for childrens education in Minnesota.


Student is defined as any student with and Individual Educational PlanIEP is defined as Individualized Education Plan Individual Education Plan is defined as a writted plan developed by the schools special education team with input form the parents and specifies the students acedemic goal and the method to obtain these goals. The plans also identifies transition arrangments. The law expects school districts to bring together educational decisions with concensus from the team for students with disabilities, those decisions are reflected in the IEP.


No funding will be necessary as these meetings will help to prevents costly lawsuits that occur because a students education is at risk


For any person or entity that does not call a required IEP meeting will be fined $10,000 per occurance.


This bill will be effective on the Janurary 1st, 2016

Bill #: 4301

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Introduced By: Hanna SchechterDelegation: BlaisdellCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Family ServicesLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


Ban Deep Fryers in Public Schools


Ban the use of deep fryers in public schools because it is not health for the children, and the fryer will be replaced with fresher food that is healthier and more nutritious. This bill will help fight obesity which is an epidemic in school age children


This would allow a healthier menu for children eating school provided lunch. Without the deep fryer school lunches will be half the calories, fresher, healthier ingredients, and would not contain hydrogenated oils. According to the Minnesota Department of Health one third of all Minnesotan children are obese, and 50% of deaths are from obesity related chronic diseases.


Epidemic- A widespread occurrence of a disease in an community at a particular time.Hydrogenated oils – Oil infused with hydrogen causing a buildup of plaque in the arteries that may lead to heart attack or stroke.Chronic Disease – A long lasting condition that can be controlled but not cured such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, some cancers…etc.Deep Fryer – Is a kitchen appliance used for deep frying. (Also known as a fryer, deep fat fryer, or a fryolator) Can be used to make French fries, deep fried chicken, mozzarella sticks, onion rings, corn dogs…etc


Schools would have to manage their budget that they receive from the state.


Schools who do not abide by effective date will be deprived of funding by 2%.


Tuesday September 8th 2015

Bill #: 4302

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Introduced By: Juna ClarkDelegation: DuluthCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Family ServicesLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


Require mental health counselors to be placed in all Minnesota public high schools.


The purpose of this bill is to place full-time mental health counselors into all public high school campuses throughout Minnesota. The mental health counselor will provide the tools and guidance necessary to create successful and healthy teens at school (and at home) who are struggling with their mental health conditions. Furthermore, the counselors will have their LPCC license and be paid a starting wage of $40,000 (as based off of the average pay).


About 20 percent of adolescents have a diagnosable mental disorder before age 18, and just a quarter of those diagnosed get the help they need (Willie Garrett, a St. Paul psychologist for children and adolescents); this gap is much wider for minorities and those in poverty. In Minnesota’s school-linked grant program, clinicians have been in 17 percent of Minnesota schools and have served about 13,000 students. Over half of these students had never received treatment before. The Burnsville school district started its own partnership with Headway Emotional Health Services in 2011; their surveys showed that the students who received treatment had better self-esteem, felt like they could better control their anger, and that there was a large drop in absences. In addition, according to the Minnesota Department of Health, youth with serious emotional disturbance had lower graduation rates, increased involvement with juvenile corrections, and had more substance abuse problems. Having a mental health counselor in all Minnesota public high schools would benefit greatly to teens who are currently struggling with mental health, especially those who are not able to access the proper care.


LPPC - an acronym for licensed professional clinical counselor. In order for mental health counselors to get their LPPC, they must meet a certain criteria; have a masters or doctorates degree in counseling (or in another related field), be at least 18 years old, passed the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Exam (NCMHCE), etc.Mental health counselors - highly-skilled professionals with their LPPC who provide flexible, consumer-oriented therapy. They combine traditional psychotherapy with a practical, problem-solving approach that creates a dynamic and efficient path for change and problem resolution.Mental health - a person’s condition in regard to their psychological and emotional well-being.Public high school - school that comprises of grades ninth through twelfth and supported by public funds.Teen/youth/adolescent - person from the ages of 13 through 18 (this also extends to those who are above the age of 18 and currently attending high school).Student - person studying at an educational institution.


The responsibility of funding falls to each individual public high school’s district, along with the state funding they receive.


The Minnesota Department of Education will carry out the enforcement by sending a social worker, at random intervals, to check and analyze the mental health counselors and the students the mental health counselors are working with at the public high schools. If it is

Bill #: 4303

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found that a public high school in Minnesota does not employ a full-time mental health counselor on campus, then they will go through a series of punishments: First Penalty: $1,500 fineSecond Penalty: $2,500 fineFinal Penalty: The school loses half of its funding it receives from the state.


This bill will be in effect at the start of the 2018 school year.

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Introduced By: Izak JirikDelegation: New PragueCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Family ServicesLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


Require all people over the age of twelve to be certified in basic swimming to be able to stow their Lifepreserver.


To reduce drownings by requireing all of Minnesota Residents, over the age of twelve, to have a swimming certification in order be onboard a boat without a secured life preserver.


According to www.dnr.state.mn.us there have been 2,753 drownings in MN since 1961. These all have been from non-boat related fatalites, and even more due to boat related fatalities. Requiring all people who do not were life preservers on MN waters is a way to reduce the amount of drownings.


Boats - All vessels that displace water, and are propeled either by human propulsion, or motorized propulsionWaterways - Any lake river, or any other body of water that has a public watercraft landingLife preservers - Any US Coast Guard certified life preserverSecured Life preserver - The life preserver needs to be full secured, as directed by the insturctions from the manufacturerCertification Card - A laminated card that each certified resident recieve upon passing an American Red Cross Swimming Survival TestTest - Tread water for 1 minute, float for 1 minute, and swim 10 meters using any technique


To recieve a state certification the state would charge a $12.00 tax. The tax would go towards enforceing this law.


Most people have seen a DNR Officer check for Zebra Muscle and Live well pugs, and furthermore, seen them on the water checking limits and proper lisecning. During those simple checks, they would simply ask that people onboard, not wearing a life preserver, to show their swim certifcation card, similar to the card that is given for firearm saftey. If there is a violtation of this law, the suspect would be charged with a $400.00 fine.


This bill would be effective for all residents that were born after 1990, and become effective in 2017.

Bill #: 4304

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Introduced By: Samuel SchillDelegation: HastingsCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Family ServicesLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


give parents/guardians the option to let their children view R rated movies


The purpose of this bill is to require movie theaters in Minnesota to offer an R rated movie “pass-card” to parents/guardians so that their teenage child can view an R rated movie without their accompaniment.


This bill would still allow the parent/guardian to make the decision whether or not to let their teenage child view R rated movies, but it would also be more convenient for them because they would not have to attend the movie. The pass-card would be given free to any parent/guardian interested in buying one. In effect this would not cause the movie theater extra money, because they would be making money from young teens attending R rated movies.


Teenage child shall be defined as anyone between the age of 13 and 17Pass-card shall be defined as an item the parent/guardian can obtain from the theater that documents the child’s name, picture, and a parent/guardian signature.


There would be no funding needed because theaters would supply the pass-cards.


The penalty for any child attending an R rated movie without a pass-card would be removal from the theater without refund.


This bill would go into effect 3 months after passage. This would give the movie theaters time to receive pass-cards.

Bill #: 4305

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Introduced By: Skylar KruseDelegation: HastingsCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Family ServicesLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Stassen Senate


Enforce community service hours to people who receive welfare.


The purpose of this bill is to get a positive outcome and have people work for the opportunity of receive welfare.


Welfare is an option that includes a number of public programs that all seek to provide assistance to those in need. Types of welfare include food stamps, which allows those who qualify to buy grocery items with a special debit card. The unemployment benefits people who have lost there job and receive money from the state. Also there is a Medicaid program that provides low-cost or free health care. The 3 welfare types i have mentioned will be the only ones that apply to this bill. With requiring people who receive welfare to complete 5 hours of community service a month. It would allow the people on welfare to give back to the state/tax payers who make welfare an option for people who need it.


"Welfare" shall be defined as aid in the form of money or necessities for those in need. "Community Service" shall be defined as work around the community intended to help people in particular area.


There is no funding for the bill.


The penalty for anyone who does not complete the 5 hours of community service each month will get 1 warning every month and if no community service has not been completed in 3 months, their welfare will be taken away. To regain welfare you must complete the hours of community service you have missed in the 3 months. You will also have to get your services approved by calling the office to see if that service will be an option. To prove your 5 hours of service you must get it signed by whomever you complete the services for and send it to the welfare offices, which then you will receive your share of welfare after they confirm your 5 hours of service.


This bill will go into effect February 2015.

Bill #: 4306

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Introduced By: Katie BurdaDelegation: LakevilleCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Family ServicesLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Stassen Senate


Ban electronic cigarettes in all public indoor areas.


The purpose of banning e-cigs would be to limit the amount of nicotine and e-cigarette residue exposed to minors and to the general public.


Minnesota currently bans e-cigs in only government owned buildings and schools. But I'm looking to expand those boundaries and limit the use of them in ALL public indoor areas.


An electronic cigarette is a device containing a nicotine-based liquid that is vaporized and inhaled, used to simulate the experience of smoking tobacco.


This bill should not require significant funding other than providing for the placement of signs in public areas.


If you were to be caught using an electronic cigarettes in a public place, you could be fined or ticketed.


January 1st of 2016.

Bill #: 4307

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Introduced By: Lily FollansbeeDelegation: MankatoCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Family ServicesLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Stassen Senate


Mandate the donation of umbilical cord blood to stem cell research.


The purpose of this bill is to require hospitals to collect and donate cord blood to stem cell research. The cord blood would be collected immediately after the umbilical cord has been clamped and cut. It would then be sent to the nearest stem cell research facility.


Cord blood contains hematopoietic stem cells. These cells have been proven to rebuild the blood and immune system for diseases like blood cancers, blood disorders, and for metabolic and immune system diseases. Hematopoietic stem cells are also are being evaluated in clinical trials for their potential to treat conditions like cerebral palsy and even autism.


Umbilical cord- A cord or funicle connecting the embryo or fetus with the placenta of the mother and transporting nourishment from the mother and wastes from the fetus. Cord blood- Blood from the placenta drawn through the newly severedumbilical cord, collected for study or for possible transfusion to treat disease. Stem cell research facility- A facility that has been recognized by the National Institute of Health as a stem cell research facility. Hematopoietic stem cells- The blood cells that give rise to all the other blood cells and are derived from mesoderm.


There is no need for funding of this bill. The cost of collecting and processing the cord blood would be built directly into a hospital’s daily expenses. This way if mothers do not wish to donate their baby’s umbilical cord blood, they are not directly charged for a service they are not receiving.


If a mother refuses to allow the hospital to collect the umbilical cord blood, then she can fill out a form saying she does not wish to because of a religious affiliation or because she does not want to donate the cord blood.


January 1st, 2017

Bill #: 4308

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Introduced By: Thomas OdahlDelegation: ShoreviewCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Family ServicesLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


ban affirmative action and all gender and racial quotas in all Minnesota institutions of higher learning.


The purpose of this bill is to end the use of race, sex, religion, or nationality as a criteria for the admission of students into colleges and universities.


Affirmative action is a racist policy that discriminates against majority nationalities and races and against, usually, males. Affirmative action also is demeaning and patronizing of the minorities groups that are favored by affirmative action. The policy sends a message to minority groups that they aren't good enough based on their own merits, and that they have to be given preferential treatment to get into the college or universtiy of their choosing. It is also argued that minorities are less likely to be accepted or be able to enroll to a college without preferential treatment, but that isn't true. In California, where affirmative action was banned, data from University of California colleges showed that individuals form minority groups underrepresented in universities has actually gone up since affirmative action was banned. People who identifiy themselves as Chicano and Latino has nearly doubled from 10.5% to 22.2% since the end of affirmative action in California in 1997, while the percentage of self-identified blacks has also gone up. Affirmative action also causes people to be admitted who aren't qualified for that college. When California banned affirmative action, their state schools graduation rate rose. African-American graduation rose by 6.5% at UC Berkley, and by 26% at University at UC San Diego. This shows that affirmative action admits people who aren't prepared. Most importantly, affirmative action is discriminatory. People of non-prefered groups can be rejected from colleges even if they are more qualified and better prepared for the rigors of college. Affirmative action set out to eliminate discrimination but it has just caused discrimination to a different groups of people, specifically Whites, Asians, and males. It also gives preferential treatment to people of higher socioeconomic standing by giving the wealthy of the groups favored by affirmative action the admission into colleges, while hurting the chances of the poor of the non-preffered groups. College admissions need to be completely based on merit, not on race, religion, sex, or nationality.


Affirmative action: The process of giving preferential treatment to members of races, sex, religion, or nationality in the college admissions process.Gender quota: A numerical requirement of males or females that a college must admit. The government may set these quotas or the college itself may set the quota. Racial quota: A numerical requirement of a certain race that a college must admit. The government may set these quotas or the college itself may set the quota.Institution of higher learning: A college or university, post-secondary place of education.


No funding is needed for this bill.

Bill #: 4309

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Government regulators will enforce this law. Any college who sets quotas, asks for racial identification on applications, or in any other way seeks to prefer certain racial, gender, nationality, or religious groups will result in the termination of any employee from a college involved in any way in the affirmative action. The law will prosecute the crime as a hate crime and the school's funding will be cut by 25% for 2 years.


August 1, 2016

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Introduced By: Noah MartinsonDelegation: RidgedaleCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Government AffairsLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


Allow the right for a teacher to carry and conceal a handgun and bring that into their classroom.


The purpose of this bill is to protect the students and teachers of a school from harmful attacks, and help teachers learn how to protect themselves and others from danger.


There have been 387 school shootings since 1992. In those 387 shootings there have been over 500 casualties. Some of those casualties could have been prevented if a teacher was armed with a firearm. Allowing teachers to be armed would decrease the risk of a school shooting and would also make schools safer overall in Minnesota. Over two dozen states have already allowed a bill similar to this to pass.


Harmful Attacks- a event where someone poses a threat to someone elseStudent- a person who is still in highschool or any grade school belowCasualties- people who have died from school shootingsFirearm- A handgun (in this case)


Schools would be funding the training for their teachers, but the teachers would purchase the handgun and ammunition.


Teachers would be required to have gone through a training course and bring in certification showing they have completed their training before they can bring a firearm into their classroom. Also they would have to conceal their firearm as well as possible so students have no idea that the teachers are armed.


August 1st, 2016

Bill #: 4400

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Introduced By: Shannon O'ConnorDelegation: HastingsCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Government AffairsLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


provide for safe schools by detecting dangerous weapons before they enter schools.


To insure that: (a) all persons (adults or students) must pass through a metal detector before entering any public elementary, middle or secondary school in this State; (b) the metal detectors shall be set to detect metal "dangerous weapons" as defined in Minn. Stat. Section 609.02 subdivision 6; and (c) the metal detector shall be of the type used for screening at airports except that a handheld detector may be used if the screening detector is not operational or the person is unwilling or unable to enter the screening detector.


The Bureau of Justice Statistics in their 2013 report shows that from 1992 to 2011 there were between 11 and 34 school homicides each year of young people aged 5-18. As a society we have decided that it is important to protect young people from death and injury. We have many laws designed to keep kids safe for example immunization laws and child safety seat laws. The technology exists to detect weapons as we already have metal detectors at airports to keep the flying public safe. We even have metal detectors at Courthouses to keep Judges safe. Even though there are not 11 to 34 judges killed each yeart as a society we have decided to protect judges. It is even more important to protect children from violent death so we should implement metal detection equipment in schools. In addition, profiling is not a workable alternative as the studies say that there is no profile that allows school officials to identify school shooters.


a.All terms not specifically defined herein shall have the meaning assigned to them in Minnesota Statutes Sections 120A, 121A, 126C and 609. b."Elementary school" means any school with building, equipment, courses of study, class schedules, enrollment of pupils ordinarily in prekindergarten through grade 6 or any portion thereof, and staff meeting the standards established by the commissioner.c."Middle school" means any school other than a secondary school giving an approved course of study in a minimum of two consecutive grades above 4th but below 10th with building, equipment, courses of study, class schedules, enrollment, and staff meeting the standards established by the commissioner of education.d. Secondary school" means any school with building, equipment, courses of study, class schedules, enrollment of pupils ordinarily in grades 7 through 12 or any portion thereof, and staff meeting the standards established by the commissioner of education.e. Levy refers to the property taxes levied by the school district.f. "Dangerous weapon" means any firearm, whether loaded or unloaded, or any device designed as a weapon and capable of producing death or great bodily harm, any combustible or flammable liquid or other device or instrumentality that, in the manner it is used or intended to be used, is calculated or likely to produce death or great bodily harm, or any fire that is used to produce death or great bodily harm.


a. The commissioner of education must distribute money appropriated for the purpose of purchasing and installing metal detectors to each public elementary, middle and secondary school in the State in a manner that each school will have one metal detector for each 300 students enrolled in the school.b . A $25 license fee on handgun permits and a 1-cent per bullet or cartridge tax shall fund the appropriation. Any funds remaining

Bill #: 4401

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after the purchase of metal detectors for all public elementary, middle and secondary schools in the State, shall be available to districts as grants for the cost of replacing and operating the metal detectors.c. Each district may make a levy on all taxable property located within the district for the purposes specified in this section. The maximum amount that may be levied for all costs under this section shall be equal to $5 multiplied by the district's adjusted pupil units for the school year. The proceeds of the levy must be reserved and used for directly funding the metal detectors or the costs of administering and implementing the metal detectors. This levy shall be in addition to the school safety levy contained in Minnesota Statute Section 126C.44.


Law enforcement shall be notified immediately of the any “dangerous weapons” detected so that the individual may be charged in accordance with Section 609.66 subdivision 1 d. (Crime of possessing a dangerous weapon on school property.)


This section shall be effective August 1, 2016 so that detectors are operational at all schools in Minnesota for the start of the 2016- 2017 school year.

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Introduced By: Jack RandolphDelegation: OronoCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Government AffairsLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


Make gun safety a mandatory course for students attending public schools in Minnesota.


The purpose of this bill proposal is to reduce accidental gun-related deaths in Minnesota and to educate youth about the safe use and dangers of firearms.


The Minnesota Department of Health estimated that between the years of 2000 and 2010, the count of accidental gun-related deaths in the state totalled 51. If gun safety were to be taught in the public school system, these numbers would decrease drastically as kids will be more aware of the dangers, as well as the proper use of firearms.


The required course shall be defined as a nine day course to be implemented in the schools' curriculum; to be taught during the 8th grade physical education unit, or during the health unit of high school, depending on local graduation requirements.Students attending public schools shall be defined as any child living inside the Minnesota state borders and attending a school supported by public funds.


Due to the proposed bill falling only under the Minnesota public school systems, further funding will not be required, as it is paid for by the state.


The penalty for any individual not complying with the proposed law will be a further in-depth gun safety course outside of the school to be required for the student to graduate. Additional penalties can and will be assesed within the school attended. These penalties will also be enforced by the school, however it will be the students own responsibility to complete the make-up course for the students graduation requirements.


If passed, the proposed bill will be in effect on July 15, 2016. This date is chosen because it will be in between the regular school years of 2015/16 and 2016/17, and is far enough in the future that the schools willl be given time to prepare for the change.

Bill #: 4402

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Introduced By: Devin VosdinghDelegation: Lino LakesCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Government AffairsLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


Death with Dignity


The purpose of this bill is to let terminally ill adults living in Minnesota end their lives through physician administered lethal medication.


Terminally ill patients won't need to suffer any longer.


Terminally ill - A person who is sick and diagnosed with a disease that willeventually take their lives; usually with only months to live.Lethal - Sufficient to cause deathAdult - A person of 18 years of age and older


This bill needs no funding.


Fines of $3,000 for each denied case thatmeets the requirements will ensue. The drugs used will be monitored by the Food and Drug Administration. The state will enforce cases and penallties.


This bill will come into effect a year and 6 months after it's passing.

Bill #: 4403

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Introduced By: Allison VanderPlasDelegation: MankatoCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Government AffairsLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


Charge violent juveniles, over the age of sixteen, as adults in the criminal justice system.


The purpose of this bill is to charge juveniles, that have committed violent crimes, as adults to ensure the most accurate punishment, and reduce recitivism rates.


Currently, a violent juvenile can be waivered by a judge to be tried as an adult. This stands for many blots in the suystem, as one judge may charge the juvenile in the juvenile system, while another judge may charge them in the adult courts, for the same crime. This is an ineffective way to govern how people may be prosecuted, and it currently stands for high recitivism rates.


"Juveniles" shall be defined as any one who is sixteen to seventeen years of age."Violent crimes" shall be defined as a crime in which an offender uses or threatens force upon a victim. This entails both crimes in which the violent act is the objective, such as murder, as well as crimes in which violence is the means to an end, such as robbery."Recitivism" shall be defined as the percentage of former prisoners who are rearrested for a similar offense.


Currently, it costs Minnesota $87,965 per inmate annually in the juvenile system, yet it only cost $41,364 per inmate annually in the adult system. This is less than half the cost of the juvenile system, saving Minnesota a substantial amount of money per case. All of the policys and procedures for this matter are currently in place because of the discretionary judging already implemented by the waiver. We are simply changing the trial from discretionary to mandatory for these violent crimes.


No penalties nor enforcement is involved with this bill.


This bill will become effective as of January 1, 2016

Bill #: 4404

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Introduced By: Daniel AjagbusiDelegation: FridleyCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Government AffairsLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


Require all Law Enforcers to Mount Cameras on Clothing During Work Hours


To require all law enforcer's uniforms to be equipped with a small video camera, which would record throughout their service hours.


Due to the recent outbreak of police officers being accused of unjustly opening fire on innocent bystanders. I feel that it would greatly benefit our state to be able to view the scene as opposed to getting eye witnesses so no false conclusions will be made.


law Enforcer's - Someone whose primary job description is to enforce the law.Uniforms - The clothing required to wear during work.Service Hours - Hours at which they are at work.


I feel most of the funding would be acquired via taxes due to the fact that this law would mainly be for public security reasons.The price for each camera would be roughly $40 to $50


If a law enforcer fails to have the camera equipped the penalties will change depending on the frequency of the offense. The first offense would result in a warning. The second offense would result in a $300 fee. After the second offense the fee in which they have to pay will increase exponentially at a rate of %50 more each offense.


July, 1st 2015

Bill #: 4405

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Introduced By: Tonja LayDelegation: HudsonCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Government AffairsLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


give people an oppertunity to use euthanasia


Give the oppertunity to someone with poor quality of life to make an informed decison to end their life using euthanasia


People need the individuality to have their own choices. If people are suffering for weeks and/or months I think that they should have the liability of choosing to end their life or not.


Euthenasia is inject someone with a needle that makes their body shut down


No funding


No penalties/enforcement


Janruary 1st, 2016

Bill #: 4406

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Introduced By: Adam SchneiderDelegation: ShakopeeCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Government AffairsLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


treat arrested drug addicts as medical patients instead of criminals.


This bill is supposed to treat arrested drug addicts as medical patients, and send them to therapy, rather than treating them like criminals, and sending them to prison. In the end, this should reduce our spending on inmates charged with drug possession, and reduce the number of drug addicts.


Currently we spend around $867,609,900 on 1,678 inmates charged with drug possession (according to Carrey Law Firm, $41,364 a year, and with an average 12.5 year sentencing for third, fourth, and fifth degree sentencing, according to Flakne Law) throughout their time in prison. We can reduce this to around $24,121,500 on the same 1,678 inmates (around $11,500 a year according to about.com's health section, and 1.25 years, if it's necessary). This bill can also reduce the number of drug addicts in our state. A study done by Brooklyn DTAP (Drug Treatment Alternative to Prison) shows that drug addicts that went to therapy instead of jail are 67% less likely to use drugs again.


A drug addict, in this bill, is defined as a person who is charged with third, fourth, or fifth degree drug possession, or three grams or less of Cocaine, Heroin, or Methamphetamine; ten grams or less of any other narcotic; five dosages or less of LSD; or ten kilograms or less of marijuana (all of the measurements come from Flakne Law). Anybody arrested with anything higher than the measurements here will be considered a drug dealer.


The funding will be transferred over from the funds the prison system is currently spending on the addicts. This will pay not only for maintaining treatment, but also for paying substance abuse counselors and therapists ($41,000 yearly salary), and security ($30,000 yearly salary).


This will be enforced by the police. After rehab, to pay for the treatment, a patients income tax will be raised 0.5% the next year, but will be set at the original percentage the year after that.


February 1, 2015.

Bill #: 4407

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Introduced By: Abigail AndradeDelegation: NorthfieldCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Government AffairsLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Stassen Senate


Prevent Recidivism in our criminal system


The purpose of this bill is to prevent recidivism.About 70% of the criminals in Prisons today are repeat offenders. The number of inmates returning to state prisons within three years of release has remained steady for more than a decade, a strong indicator that prison systems are failing to deter criminals from re-offending. Studies show that if prisoners were given better rehabilitations services, drug classes, job advise and emotional therapy, they might not return to a life of crime. In addition, we spend a lot of money incarcerating people and it’s not a very efficient way of doing things unless we’re providing treatment.


A study found that 90 percent of jail inmates who had been incarcerated two or more times had serious mental health problems. If our goal is to change behavior, then we accountability must take into account how to prevent future harm. In other words, treating mental illness is not simply a moral obligation but also a public safety strategy.


"Recidivism" a tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior; especially : relapse into criminal behavior."incarceration" the act of incarcerating, or putting in prison. " Prison" shall be defined as a building for the confinement of accused persons awaiting trial or persons sentenced after conviction."Jail" shall be defined as a correctional institution holding either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence"Criminals" shall be defined as persons who have committed a crime or have been convicted of a crime.


50 million dollars. Raised taxes on alcohol


Any public Prison/or Jail that does not provide the monthly, 7 hour session per criminal, once the criminal has completed 75% of their convicted time will be charged a fine of $750 per criminal that has not received required help. This will be enforced with the official tracking of visits per criminal, which will be reviewed monthly.


April 30, 2016

Bill #: 4408

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Introduced By: Jordan EdisonDelegation: HudsonCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- Government AffairsLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Stassen Senate


Ban Electronic Cigarettes Inside Public Buildings


The banning of E-Cigarettes in public places has not yet been passed as a law yet in the state of Minnesota. My intentions are to eliminate any smoking products from public buildings like restaurants, patios, schools, and even health centers. It is to decrease addiction among the smokers and to prevent second hand smoke. It hasn’t been proven that there is no harmful side effects to this “safer alternative”.


People think it is safer because it is just flavored vapor with a little bit of nicotine. But who is telling you that? The tobacco company or the health care professions who are trained to know what your body is suppose to do to harmful substances. The doctors and the pulmonary specialists say that they are still bad for you but not as harmful to the respiratory system as real cigarettes. But who wants their child or sick relative exposed to this vapor or smoke if you will, when there is still a chance of it being harmful. Research shows that the vapor used in these pens can over time clog up your airways with the other substances it heats up.


An E-Cigarette is a tube which creates a mist like substance while it heats up in the tube. It takes the nicotine and the other added ingredients and cooks them as they are turned into a smoke. Also a pulmonary specialist is a doctor who is doctor who is specialized in the behavior of lungs and the way they act to certain substances.


Since this is a health law and the device is used for inhaling substances the money would come from the taxes of the E-Cigarette company and also put higher taxes on the companies that would allow the use of the the product in their public building. That money would then be sent to the government and distributed to cessation programs and to pulmonary specialists schools and learning centers.


The penalty for breaking this law would as it is for other laws. It would go to the individual person who was caught smoking in a no smoking zone. The first offense is warning. Second offense would be $75, third would be $150, fourth would be $200, anything five and higher will result in a $300 fine and possibly up to a week in jail.


Would be out into effect 60 days after passed to give businesses time to decide whether they want the tax breaks or accept the taxes.

Bill #: 4409

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Introduced By: Carey PaulsonDelegation: WinonaCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- State InfrastructureLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Stassen Senate


permanently revoke the drivers license of a driver who kills another person while driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.


The purpose of this bill is to reduce the number of drivers that are driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. By doing this it will make the roads safer and reduce the number of accidents that happen when people driving are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.


Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol impairs many of the skils need to operate a vehicle safely. In one year and estimated 10,000 people die in the United States due to people driving under the influence of alcohol. While approximately 7,000 deaths are caused each year because people are driving under the influence of drugs. By taking away the licences of the people driving while under the influence of drugs and alcohol it will help to lower these statistics and create safer roads for those who are driving responsibly.


Alcohol- a liquid that has a strong smell, that is used in some medicines and other products, and that is the substance in liquors (such as beer, wine, or whiskey) that can make a person drunk.Drugs- a substance that is used as a medicine or an illegal and often harmful substance (such as heroin, cocaine, LSD, or marijuana) that people take for pleasure.Revoke- To take back or withdraw.License- an official document or card which shows that you have the legal right to drive a vehicleKill- to cause the death of a person.Permanently- for all time.



If a driver kills a person while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, there drivers license will be permanently revoked.


January 1st, 2016

Bill #: 4500

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Introduced By: Abdimalik MohamudDelegation: Higher GroundCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- State InfrastructureLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


Ban smoking in the same vehicle as a child.


Single parents and guardians smoke around their kids and dont know their responsible for their kids deaths.We need to decrease the amount of kids dying in this state. We say we love our kids, but if we dont pass this law and this keeps happening then we will be the ones destroying our children. .


Fact: more than 159,000 people have died of lung cancer this year. Fact: 28% of lung cancer occurs to kids under the age of18. Most of the kids who die do not even know there being exposed to smoke. If this keeps up then the future generation of tommorow will be destroyed.


Child: Any person under the age of 18. Veichle: An automobile in which people go into to get to places.


The American Lung Associatoin says that they will be more then happy to help pay the police stations around the state.


The penaty for any person found smoking in the same veichle as a child shall be a petty misdemeanor punishble by a fine up to $700.


This bill will be in effect immediatly after it is passed.

Bill #: 4501

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Introduced By: Brianna RollingDelegation: HudsonCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- State InfrastructureLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


alleviate traffic congestion.


The purpse of this bill is to alleviate traffic jams by building more roads with wider lanes.


54% of people say that the main reason they are late to work is because of traffic jams. Also many accidents happend because of how congested the traffic can be. 32,885 people were killed in 2010. Creating more roads, with wider lanes will help people ger to work on time, and will also reduce the number of fatalities.


Traffic jam - a line of road traffic at or near a standstill because of road construction, an accident, or heavy congestion.Highway/Road - a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.Accident - and unforturnate incident; resulting in damage or injury usually


The funding for this would come from tax money, or we would reallocate the Light Rail funds to help out this program.



If this bill is passed, this bill will take effect on Febuary 1st, 2016.

Bill #: 4502

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Introduced By: Jack TousignantDelegation: HastingsCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- State InfrastructureLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


require drivers at the age of 75 to retake their behind the wheel.


The purpose of this bill is to keep roads safer and keep our elders healthy.


80% of people in their 70’s suffer from arthritis and crippling inflammation of the joints, which makes turning, flexing and twisting painful. Weaker muscles make it a challenge to grip the steering wheel and press the accelerator. Per mile traveled, fatal crash rates increase beginning at the age of 75 and increase sharply at the age of 80. In 2009 33 million licensed drivers were over the age of 65 and in 2030 it is predicted to increase to 70 million. In 2009 60% of deaths involving drivers over 70 were seniors driving themselves. A refresher class is available online (not mandatory) for mature drivers that cost $17.95 and can be used as a discount on insurance if you are over the age of 55. http://mature.idrivesafely.com/Minnesota/ A fee of $25 will be manditory for theretake test. Once they pass the test they get a new licences that says that they took the retake test.


Arthritis is a painful inflammation and stiffness of joints.Fatal Crash is a car crash resulting in a death.Senior citizen is an elderly or aged person, especially one who is retired.


No funding is necessary


For the first offense they would get a warning. On the second offense they get a license suspension for 30 days. On the third and any other offense after that their license will be revoked until they take the test.. Enforced by police. Once this bill is in effect the people already over the age of 75 are grandfathered in.


January 1 2016

Bill #: 4503

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Introduced By: Anastasia DulskiDelegation: Elk RiverCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- State InfrastructureLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


install and run streetlights in public and school bus stops


The purpose of this bill is to allow students and residents of local communities to safely use public transportation. Many high school students wait for public school buses in the early hours of the morning, it is often very dark and very dangerous to be in the dark at early hours. Many cars go to work very early as well, and they may not be able to see pedestrians in the street, or on the side of the road. Within larger cities, this might not seem like too big of an issue, but in many rural areas this is a daily occurrence. 40% of all accidents occur at night, even though there are far less drivers. This is because visibility is decreased. If the state can increase light, and therefore increase visibility the number of car accidents will go down.Having streetlight on the side of the road will also decrease crime. Studies show that having light in areas can reduce crime by 21%.


The street lamp would turn on a half hour before sunset and stay on until the sun has fully risen in order for children to safely board school buses. These are nessacry to detour thevies and safely guard children.


Sun rise- Projected time for Sun to be fully visible and provide enough light for children to safely wait for the bus Public School- Any School that is available to all students of any kind, regardless of gender or religion and is run within a school district. This excludes any school that requires a fee such as religious schools. This also excludes Charter Schools, Which are publicly funded but operated independently.


Streetlamps require 5,000 to 6,500, in final costs. These would operate in a 2% increase on property taxes, and 3% increase on cigarettes and alcohol sales. Operating costs would depend largely on solar power operating systems that collect light throughout the day.


Counties that are unable to install street lamps on public and school bus stops would be fined 300 dollars per unit per year.


September 1st 201

Bill #: 4504

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Introduced By: Calvin HarperDelegation: Red WingCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- State InfrastructureLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


enable 14 year olds to get a Driver's Permit


The purpose of this bill is to allow anyone who is 14 years of age or older to get a Minnesota Driver's Permit.


The current minimum age for getting a permit in Minnesota is 15. This bill will give 14 and 15 year olds the benefit of more time driving with a licensed driver before getting their own Driver's License at the age of 16.


Driver's Permit- a restricted license that is given to a person who is learning to drive, but has not yet satisfied the rights to obtain a Driver's License.



No additional enforcement required.


This bill will take effect by March 1st of 2015

Bill #: 4505

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Introduced By: Jason HaglundDelegation: Red WingCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- State InfrastructureLegislative Body:: 9th Grade -- Stassen Senate


require helmet usage on all motorcycles or mopeds.


The purpose of this bill is to require helmet usage on all motorcycles and mopeds.


This would make riding these vehicles safer. There would also be less motorcycle and moped fatalities. there would also be more purchase of helmets.


Motorcycle and moped is defined as a vehicle with less than four wheels and can go 35 plus miles per hour.Helmet is defined as full coverage of the face and head.


The money from the fines would go to the government to pay the police officers.


Penalties would be fines.The fine would be $20.00 for the first offense and $40.00 for the second offense and the third offense the persons motorcycle would be seized by local law enforcement for one week.


January 1st, 2015

Bill #: 4506

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Introduced By: Noah SylvanderDelegation: AFSACommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- State InfrastructureLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Stassen Senate


Deice Roads with Beet Juice


The purpose of this bill is to reduce the amount of salt that is applied to roads by supplementing it with beet juice.


By adding beet juice to the salt mixture, deicing roads is less exepensive than salt alone and reduces the amount of environmentally harmful salt and chemicals currenlty used to treat the roads. It is more effective as it works at lower temperatures than salt. It has proven to be effective at -20 Degrees F in Canada. Salt is only effective at temperatures of 5 Degrees F. It is a more cost effective, economically beneficial and enviromentaly friendly alternative that will cost the State less. Financial Resources saved could be applied toward plowing our roads. Our winters have put a strain on the budget. This is one way to bring our budget in line and benefit the economy and environment all the while providing a net savings to taxpayers. It's a Win-Win-Win for Minnesota.


Salt - rock salt that is used during the winter to make roads safer to travel.Beet juice - juice taken from sugar beets grown in the Minnesota Red River Valley.De-icing - the removal of ice and other slippery conditions from roads.


There will be no additional cost to adding the beet juice to the deicing process. The addition of beet juice will decrease the amount of salt that is necessary. This will offset the cost.


Minnesota Department of Transportation will enforce this legislation. Counties and towns that do not implement this will receive reduced funding from the Department of Transportation after one warning.


This bill will take effect October 1, 2015.

Bill #: 4507

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Introduced By: Abbie O'BrienDelegation: LakevilleCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- State InfrastructureLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Stassen Senate


require people over the age of 65 to retake their driving test


The purpose of this bill is to make the roads a safer place.


24% of "old person" accidents were single car accidents80% of "old person" accidents were during low alcohol times


"Drivers Test" shall be defined as to drive (a motor vehicle) in order to evaluate performance"Old Person" shall be defined as an adult, male or female, over the age of 65


Original non-commercial license: $45.25


Any adult over the age of 65 without a rennewed drivers license will be subjected to a fine of $350.


This bill will be put into effect in March 2015

Bill #: 4508

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Introduced By: Elsa MarshallDelegation: HastingsCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- State InfrastructureLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Stassen Senate


Have students in drivers ed take a two hour behind the wheel before they can receive their permit


After students have finished all of their 50 hours of in class drivers ed and taken their test at the DMV, they must take a 2 hour behind the wheel with a licensed driving instructor on a closed course.


In drivers ed you never actually learn how to operate a car. I think it's important for students that are about to get their permit, to be able to operate a car. Once they pass the written test at the DMV, you would go with one of the licensed driving instructors and just learn how to drive on the closed course. After you pass the test and complete the behind the wheel, you then are able to recieve your permit and drive on the real roads.


DMV - Department of Motor VehiclesLicensed driving instructor - a person who is hired by a new driver who is learning how to improve their skills.


An additional 15 dollars would be added on to the drivers ed course cost for the behind the wheel.


DMV will enforce this law. If you do not complete the behind the wheel then you are not able to recieve your permit.


June 1, 2015

Bill #: 4509

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Introduced By: Emma KetchamDelegation: LakevilleCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- State InfrastructureLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Stassen Senate


Require all Minnesota school buses to have snow tires.


To increase safety for passengers riding the school bus to and from the school on icy roads in the winter.


In 2013, 387 people were killed in car accidents due to Minnesota's harsh winters. If all vehicles can get into accidents in the winter, then school buses can easily get in an accident and risk students' lives.


No nessessary definitions.


On average, each snow tire would cost about $120. If this bill passes, the government would give money to the bus companies for the funding of the tires.


If a bus company refuses or chooses not to purchase snow tires, they will be fined double the amount of the cost of the snow tires.


The date the school buses need to purchase snow tires is the start of the 2015 school year. They need to start using them once the snowfall occurs.

Bill #: 4510

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Introduced By: Jack JoaDelegation: AndoverCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- State InfrastructureLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Stassen Senate


change the age to get a driver’s permit and the time you need to have your permit for before you get your license.


The purpose of this bill is to decrease the probability of crashes by first year drivers. With the fact that young drivers, due to their inexperience, are often distracted, lose their concentration and therefore fail to yield, the key is to increase experience. It is purposed to increase the GDL restriction of obtaining a permit for a minimum of six months to 12 months. Also to further the probability of gaining more experience, adjust the age requirement for obtaining a permit from 15 years of age to 14 years of age with the parent or legal guardian as the only supervisor allowed while 14 years old. This becomes a twofold improvement on the driving experience: 1. Increases required permit requirement from 6 months to 12 months. 2. By allowing 14 year olds to obtain their permit many drivers will have their permit for a full two years.


According to verbal surveys conducted over many years at many schools, well over half of 14 year olds have admitted that their parents have let them drive without a permit. This is currently illegal. This comes with harsh penalties for both the drivers and parents. In addition, 6 months is not a long enough time to have a permit. In the 6 months, some drivers may get their permit and not experience some weather and road conditions that will be important in the future. Some of these conditions include snow, rain, ice, fog, construction, and potholes. They should be with an experienced driver and have experienced these conditions. Driver’s education teachers support this bill.


None needed.


No additional funding needed.


None needed.


As soon as the bill is signed into law.

Bill #: 4511

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Introduced By: Benjamin EbertDelegation: ShoreviewCommittee: Humphrey/Stassen -- State InfrastructureLegislative Body:: 10th Grade -- Stassen Senate


Make any bicycle expenses tax-deductible, if such bicycle is regularly used to travel between the employee’s residence and place of employment, for those who live within the metropolitan area


The aim of this bill is to provide incentive for workers, given that those mentioned live within an eight mile radius of the Minneapolis Central Library or within an eight mile radius of the Minnesota State Capitol, to commute to work by bike. Encourage U.S. corporations in Minnesota to offer cheap or free bike share memberships as a benefit to their employees, such as passes for parking and transit by buses that are offered from most companies.


The justification for this bill is to give companies another way to reduce their parking costs and encourage a more physically active workforce. In addition this bill, if passed, would also help to reduce the regular traffic congestion of the metropolitan area by lowering the overall number of cars that would be on the road during the "Rush Hour" times. This bill would also benefit the city on an environmental scale by lowering the overall motor vehicle use in the metropolitan area, and therefore lowering the overall pollution cause by the exhaust of motor vehicles.


Fringe Benefits- A collection of various benefits provided by an employer, which are exempt from taxation as long as certain conditions are met.Taxable Income- The amount of income that is used to calculate an individual's or a company's income tax due. The justification for this bill is to give companies another way to reduce their parking costs anRush hour - a time(s), usually once in the morning and once in the evening, when traffic is at its heaviest.


Funding of this bill would not effect personal income taxes. Instead, the bill would let employers reimburse workers for bike expenses or bike sharing passes like any other fringe benefit, and treat that cost as a business expense.


This bill will be enforced through a two percent tax break on corporate taxable income for all corporate businesses that agree to provide reduced price or free benefits on bike sharing memberships. Corporate Businesses that are within eight miles of the Minneapolis central library or within eight miles of the Minnesota State Capital are considered to be qualified for this tax break.


This bill will become effective six months after it is passed. All corporations that have agreed to provide employee benefits for bike share memberships by six months after the passing date, and that are qualified for the two percent tax break, will be issued the two percent tax break effective immediately six months after the passing date

Bill #: 4512

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