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Dayton signs 22 uncontroversial bills

As the Legislature scrambles to finish its work and adjourn by the end of the month, Gov. Mark Dayton signed 22 uncontroversial, nonpartisan bills into law Wednesday afternoon.

One new law will make it a felony crime to neglect or abuse vulnerable adults. Dayton and lawmakers celebrated the bill’s passage with a public signing ceremony Wednesday.

Less well-known bills include: A bill to improve safety for Minnesota's window-washers by requiring buildings to install safety anchors and other protective measures; a new loophole inthe state's ban on the sale and possession of firearm silencers, to allow dealers to sell to certain members of law enforcement and the military.

Also: a crackdown on theft of motor fuel. Among other things, those who drive off without paying at the pump could lose their driver's license for 30 days.

Governor Mark Dayton signed twenty-two bills into law:

Chapter 172, SF 2394, modifying break requirements for implements of husbandry, like truck-tractors or pickup trucks pulling an implement. This bill passed with unanimous support.

Chapter 173, HF 2333, making changes to laws related to the theft of motor fuel. This bill passed with unanimous support.

Chapter 174, HF 2187, clarifies the requirements related to vehicle title bonds and title issuance. This bill passed with unanimous support.

Chapter 175, SF 1586, creating a felony crime for the neglect or abuse of vulnerable adults. The governor signed this bill in a public signing ceremony earlier today.

Chapter 176, SF 2131, related to the design-build contracting program for local government projects.

Chapter 177, SF 1621, related to the child care accrediting process.

Chapter 178, SF 2184, establishing an alternative foreclosure method for timeshare properties. This bill passed with unanimous support.

Chapter 179, SF 1815, establishing a right of first refusal for Minnesota utilities and electric transmission owners regarding transmission lines connecting to their own facilities. This bill passed with unanimous support.

Chapter 180, SF 1553, creating a temporary guest license for dentists and other allied professionals who want to provide volunteer services in Minnesota. This bill passed with unanimous support.

Chapter 181, SF 1626, allowing dentists who are not Medicaid providers to volunteer at a nonprofit clinic and the clinic can be reimbursed through Medicaid. This bill passed with unanimous support.

Chapter 182, SF 1964, including window cleaning safety measures in the state building code.

Chapter 183, SF 2114, a non-controversial bill repealing a law related to child support judgments, that was never implemented. This bill passed with unanimous support.

Chapter 184, SF 1620, related to determining relocation assistance eligibility for individuals affected by eminent domain proceedings. This bill passed with unanimous support.

Chapter 185, SF 1875, amending two laws dealing with property casualty insurance.

Chapter 186, SF 1599, permitting any private employer to grant hiring preference to veterans and their spouses. This bill passed with unanimous support.

Chapter 187, SF 2060, the Revisor’s bill, making miscellaneous corrections to laws, statutes and rules.

Chapter 188, SF 1492, changes the date of Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day to be observed on the last Sunday in September. This bill passed with unanimous support.

Chapter 189, SF 2360, makes a technical modification to health professional loan forgiveness program, ensuring eligibility for a number of applicants who would otherwise lose their financial aid. This bill passed with unanimous support.

Chapter 192, SF 1689, related to veterans’ protections under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act (USERRA).

Chapter 193, HF 2128, a non-controversial technical Emergency Medical Services Board bill. This bill passed with unanimous support.

Chapter 194, HF 1816, creating a narrow exception to the prohibition on the sale and possession of firearm silencers.

Chapter 195, HF 2239, related to motor vehicle license titling and license plate requirements for antique vehicles. This bill passed with unanimous support.

 

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