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This Legislative Update provides a summary of selected safety-related bills from the 2010 session. You can track outcomes on the
Legislature's web site.
| SF indicates Senate File, HF indicates House File |
| March 15, 2010
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HF No. 3654
SF No. 2468 |
A bill for an act relating to traffic regulations; regulating the admissibility of seat belt use evidence in certain civil actions; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.685, subdivision 4.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Civil Justice.
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| HF No. 3665 |
A bill for an act relating to traffic regulations; amending requirements for travel in left-hand lanes; modifying driver's manual; making technical changes; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 169.18, subdivisions 7, 10, by adding a subdivision; 171.13, by adding a subdivision; Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 357.021, subdivision 6.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| March 11, 2010 |
| SF No. 3202 |
A bill for an act relating to traffic regulations; providing that pedestrian bypassing railroad signal is unlawful; imposing a penalty; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.26, by adding a subdivision.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
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| March 9, 2010 |
| HF No. 3577 |
A bill for an act relating to traffic regulations; providing that pedestrian bypassing railroad signal is unlawful; imposing a penalty; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.26, by adding a subdivision.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Transportation and Transit Policy and Oversight Division.
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| March 8, 2010 |
HF No. 3417
SF No. 3122 |
A bill for an act relating to drivers' licenses; requiring certain persons operating vehicle under instruction permit to display "student driver" sticker or magnet; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 171.06, subdivision 2; Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 171.05, subdivision 2b.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Transportation and Transit Policy and Oversight Division.
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| HF No. 3420 |
A bill for an act relating to public safety; conforming medical examination requirements for commercial driver's license to federal law; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 171.01, by adding subdivisions; 171.04, by adding a subdivision; 171.09, subdivision 1; 171.12, subdivisions 2a, 3; 171.162.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Policy and Oversight.
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SF No. 3049
HF No. 3602 |
A bill for an act relating to public safety; authorizing limited personal use of fireworks; requiring an affidavit of safety guidelines; providing for criminal penalties; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 624.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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| March 4, 2010 |
| HF No. 3352 |
A bill for an act relating to public safety; modifying fire safety provisions to require state fire marshal to coordinate investigation of fatal fires; clarifying or removing obsolete, redundant, or unnecessary language; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 299F.04.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Policy and Oversight.
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| HF No. 3385 |
A bill for an act relating to impaired driving; extending eligibility for the ignition interlock program to include violators of the "no alcohol" requirement of a restricted driver's license; amending Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 171.306, subdivision 3.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Policy and Oversight.
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| March 3, 2010 |
| HF No. 3308 |
A bill for an act relating to education finance; simplifying the capital expenditure health and
safety revenue program; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 123B.57, as amended.
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| March 1, 2010 |
SF No. 2911
HF No. 3395 |
A bill for an act relating to building codes; modifying requirement for window fall prevention devices; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.106, subdivision 7.
Referred to the Committee on Business, Industry and Jobs.
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SF No. 3106
HF No. 3263 |
A bill for an act relating to traffic regulations; modifying provisions governing speed limits in highway work zones; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.14, subdivision 5d.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Transportation and Transit Policy and Oversight Division.
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| February 25, 2010 |
SF No. 2821
HF No. 3190 |
A bill for an act relating to natural resources; modifying off-highway vehicle seasons; modifying off-highway vehicle youth operation requirements; modifying nonresident all-terrain vehicle state trail pass; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 84.777, subdivision 2; 84.9256, subdivision 1; Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, sections 84.793, subdivision 1; 84.9275, subdivision 1.
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources.
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| February 22, 2010 |
SF No. 2741
HF 3106 |
A bill for an act relating to public safety; modifying implied consent, driving while impaired, and ignition interlock provisions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 169A.52, subdivisions 3, 4; 169A.54, subdivisions 2, 5; 169A.55, by adding a subdivision; 169A.60, subdivision 1; 171.09; 171.30, subdivisions 1, 2a, 4; 171.306, as amended; 609.131, subdivision 2; Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, sections 169A.275, subdivision 7; 169A.54, subdivision 1; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 169A.54, subdivision 11; 169A.55, subdivision 1; 171.30, subdivision 2c; 171.305, subdivisions 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
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| February 15, 2010 |
| SF No. 2618 |
A bill for an act relating to public safety; expanding the open alcohol container law to apply to off-road recreational vehicles; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169A.35, subdivision 1.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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| HF No. 2979 |
A bill for an act relating to public safety; lowering the alcohol concentration from 0.20 to 0.16 for an aggravating factor under DWI law.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Policy and Oversight. |
| HF No. 2987 |
A bill for an act relating to public safety; expanding the open alcohol container law to apply to off-road recreational vehicles; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169A.35, subdivision 1.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Policy and Oversight.
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| February 8, 2010 |
| SF No. 2399 |
A bill for an act relating to construction codes; requiring automatic external defibrillators in certain structures; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.106, by adding a subdivision.
Referred to the Committee on Business, Industry and Jobs.
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SF No. 2415
HF No. 3080 |
A bill for an act relating to transportation; exempting certain school buses from child passenger restraint requirements; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.685, subdivision 6.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
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SF No. 2453
HF No. 2616 |
A bill for an act relating to traffic regulations; allowing bicyclist to stop and proceed through red light under limited circumstances; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.06, subdivision 9.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
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| February 4, 2010 |
| SF No. 2238 |
A bill for an act relating to pupil transportation; amending seat belt equipment requirements for procurement of school buses; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 169.447, subdivision 2a; 169.685,subdivision 1.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
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| January 8, 2010 |
| HF No. 2581 |
A bill for an act relating to pupil transportation; amending seat belt equipment requirements for procurement of school buses; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 169.447, subdivision 2a; 169.685, subdivision 1.
The bill was referred to the Committee on K-12 Education Policy and Oversight
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| HF No. 2616 |
A bill for an act relating to traffic regulations; allowing bicyclist to stop and proceed through red light under limited circumstances; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.06, subdivision 9.
The bill was referred to the Committee on Public Safety Policy and Oversight
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| SF indicates Senate File, HF indicates House File |
| April 25, 2009 |
| HF No. 2351 |
A bill for an act relating to traffic regulations; prohibiting certain use of cellular phones while driving; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.475.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Transportation and Transit Policy and Oversight Division. |
| March 23, 2009 |
| HF No. 1995 |
A bill for an act relating to public safety; driving while impaired; reducing from .04 to .03 the per se alcohol concentration limit for commercial driving; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 169A.20, subdivision 1; 169A.52, subdivisions 2, 4, 7; 169A.53, subdivision 3.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Policy and Oversight. |
| HF No. 2058 |
A bill for an act relating to construction codes; requiring automatic external defibrillators in certain structures; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.106, by adding a subdivision.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor. |
| March 16, 2009 |
| HF No. 1816 |
A bill for an act relating to transportation; modifying and updating provisions relating to motor carriers, highways, and the Department of Transportation; making clarifying and technical changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 168.013, subdivision 1e; 168.185; 169.025; 169.801, subdivision 10; 169.823, subdivision 1; 169.824; 169.8261; 169.827; 169.85, subdivision 2; 169.862, subdivision 2; 169.864, subdivisions 1, 2; 169.865, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4; 169.866, subdivision 1; 169.87, subdivision 2; 174.64, subdivision 4; 174.66; 221.012, subdivisions 19, 29; 221.021, subdivision 1; 221.022; 221.025; 221.026, subdivisions2, 5; 221.0269, subdivision 3; 221.031, subdivisions 1, 3, 3c, 6; 221.0314, subdivisions 2, 3a, 9; 221.033, subdivisions 1, 2; 221.121, subdivisions 1, 7; 221.122, subdivision 1; 221.123; 221.132; 221.151, subdivision 1; 221.161, subdivisions 1, 4; 221.171; 221.172, subdivision 3; 221.185, subdivisions 2, 4, 5a, 9; 221.605, subdivision 1; 221.68; 221.81, subdivision 3d; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 169.67, subdivision 6; 169.826, subdivisions 1b, 5; 169.832, subdivisions 11, 11a; 221.012, subdivisions 2, 3, 6, 7, 11, 12, 21, 23, 24, 30, 32, 39, 40, 41; 221.031, subdivision 2b; 221.072; 221.101; 221.111; 221.121, subdivisions 2, 3, 5, 6, 6a, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6f; 221.131, subdivision 2a; 221.141, subdivision 6; 221.151, subdivisions 2, 3; 221.153; 221.172, subdivisions 4, 5, 6, 7, 8; 221.296, subdivisions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| March 9, 2009 |
| HF No. 1490 |
A bill for an act relating to transportation; regulating motor carriers of railroad employees; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 171.01, subdivision 22; 221.012, subdivisions 26, 38, by adding a subdivision; 221.0252, by adding a subdivision; 221.0314, by adding a subdivision; 221.141, subdivision 1.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Transportation and Transit Policy and Oversight Division.
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| March 5, 2009 |
| HF No. 1401 |
A bill for an act relating to traffic regulations; amending requirements for person operating a bicycle to stop at stop sign or traffic-control signal; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.222, by adding a subdivision.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Transportation and Transit Policy and Oversight Division.
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| March 4, 2009 |
| HF No. 1343 |
A bill for an act relating to public safety; clarifying law on inattentive driving and failure to exercise due care; providing for enhanced criminal penalties for certain traffic violations that result in personal injury or property damage; requiring commissioner of public safety to include information on inattentive driving in driver's manual; requiring distribution of traffic law summary to peace officers; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 169.89, by adding subdivisions; 171.13, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 169.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Policy and Oversight. |
| HF No. 1310 |
A bill for an act relating to pupil transportation; requiring crossing arms on school buses; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 123B.57, subdivision 6; 169.447, by adding a subdivision.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Transportation and Transit Policy and Oversight Division.
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| February 27, 2009 |
| SF No. 1124 |
A bill for an act relating to public safety; commercial motor vehicle operators; conforming commercial driver's license record-keeping requirements to federal regulations; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 171.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
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| February 26, 2009 |
| SF No. 1067 |
A bill for an act relating to public safety; expanding the open alcohol container law to include certain off-road recreational vehicles; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169A.35, subdivision 1.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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| February 25, 2009 |
| HF No. 1102 |
A bill for an act relating to public safety; expanding the open alcohol container law to include certain off-road recreational vehicles; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169A.35, subdivision 1.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Policy and Oversight.
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| February 23, 2009 |
| HF No. 1088 |
A bill for an act relating to public safety; commercial motor vehicle operators; conforming commercial driver's license record-keeping requirements to federal regulations; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 171.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Policy and Oversight.
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| February 19, 2009 |
| HF No. 994 |
A bill for an act relating to motor carriers; abolishing state hazardous materials registration and permit requirements; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.0355.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Transportation and Transit Policy and Oversight Division.
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| February 18, 2009 |
| HF No. 921 |
A bill for an act relating to occupational safety and health; requiring safe patient handling plans in clinical settings; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 182.6551; 182.6552, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 182.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight. |
| February 12, 2009 |
| SF No. 593 |
A bill for an act relating to traffic regulations; modifying provisions governing operation of wireless communications device while operating motor vehicle; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 169.475; 171.05, subdivision 2b; 171.055, subdivision 2; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.443, subdivision 9.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
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| February 11, 2009 |
| HF No. 713 |
A bill for an act relating to public safety; authorizing limited personal use of fireworks; requiring an affidavit of safety guidelines; providing for criminal penalties; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 624.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Policy and Oversight.
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| HF No. 698 |
A bill for an act relating to crimes; providing a penalty for leaving a child unattended in a motor vehicle; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 609.378, subdivision 1.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Policy and Oversight.
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| February 9, 2009 |
| HF No. 624 |
A bill for an act relating to traffic regulations; enacting the Safe School Zone Law; making clarifying and technical changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 169.011, by adding a subdivision; 169.14, subdivisions 2, 4, 5a.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Transportation and Transit Policy and Oversight Division.
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| February 2, 2009 |
| SF No. 0373 |
A bill for an act relating to traffic regulations; enacting the Safe School Zone Law; making clarifying and technical changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 169.011, by adding a subdivision; 169.14, subdivisions 2, 4, 5a.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
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| January 28, 2009 |
HF No. 0404
SF No. 0368 |
A bill for an act relating to natural resources; modifying personal watercraft operational requirements; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 86B.313, subdivision 1.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment Policy and Oversight. |
| SF No. 315 |
A bill for an act relating to transportation; amending seat belt requirements for motor coaches used in school-related transportation; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.447, subdivision 2a.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
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| January 26, 2009 |
| HF No. 287 |
A bill for an act relating to public safety; repealing the Implied Consent Law; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 169A.50; 169A.51; 169A.52; 169A.53.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Policy and Oversight.
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| January 26, 2009 |
| HF No. 287 |
A bill for an act relating to public safety; repealing the Implied Consent Law; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 169A.50; 169A.51; 169A.52; 169A.53.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Policy and Oversight.
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| January 15, 2009 |
| HF No. 132 |
A bill for an act relating to natural resources; allowing all-terrain vehicle operation on county roads; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 84.928, subdivision 1.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment Policy and Oversight.
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| January 14, 2009 |
| HF No. 108 |
A bill for an act relating to traffic regulations; making seat belt violation a primary offense in all seating positions regardless of age; making technical changes; providing for surcharge; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 169.686, subdivisions 1, 2, by adding a subdivision; 171.05, subdivision 2b; 171.055, subdivision 2; 357.021, subdivisions 6, 7.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| January 13, 2009 |
SF No. 99
HF No. 267 |
A bill for an act relating to traffic regulations; requiring restraint of child under age eight and shorter than four feet nine inches while passenger in motor vehicle; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.685, subdivision 5.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
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| January 8, 2009 |
| SF No. 42 |
A bill for an act relating to traffic regulations; making seat belt violation a primary offense in all seating positions regardless of age; making technical changes; providing for surcharge; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 169.686, subdivisions 1, 2, by adding a subdivision; 171.05, subdivision 2b; 171.055, subdivision 2; 357.021, subdivisions 6, 7.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
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| SF No. 33 |
A bill for an act relating to pupil transportation; modifying qualifications for type III school bus drivers; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 171.02, subdivision 2b.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
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| SF No. 26 |
A bill for an act relating to public safety; clarifying law on inattentive driving and failure to exercise due care; providing for enhanced criminal penalties for certain traffic violations that result in personal injury or property damage; requiring commissioner of public safety to include information on inattentive driving in driver's manual; requiring distribution of traffic law summary to peace officers; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 169.89, by adding subdivisions; 171.13, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 169.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
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