October 2006
Elections and Turnover
The National Conference of State Legislatures provides timely nationwide state election analysis at their new portal StateVote 2006. Party composition for each state is listed. http://www.ncsl.org/statevote/StateVote2006.htm#
For more in-depth Minnesota information, the Legislative Reference Library has maintained detailed lists of party control over time. These popular lists on the Library's Website will be updated after this month's elections. Our turnover statistics will be updated as well.
Party control of the Minnesota House of Representatives, 1951-present: http://www.leg.mn/lrl/histleg/caucush.asp
Party control of the Minnesota Senate, 1951-present: http://www.leg.mn/lrl/histleg/caucuss.asp
Turnover in Legislative Seats, 1970-present: http://www.leg.mn/lrl/histleg/turnover.asp
Will any newly-elected legislators be related to other legislators? Check out:
Family Connections within the Minnesota Legislature: http://www.leg.mn/lrl/histleg/Famconn.asp
For more legislative statistics, see:
Historical Information about the Minnesota Legislature: http://www.leg.mn/lrl/histleg/histdat.asp
If you have questions relating to this election or other elections, or would like information to help you prepare for the upcoming legislative session, contact at librarian at 6-8310, or by e-mail at http://www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/comments.asp.
New & Notable Books and Reports
Many of the items listed below are available electronically. If so, we have provided a
link to the document. However, some of the documents may be very long. You can request to
borrow our print copy of any of the items by selecting the check-box and clicking on the
"Request Items" button.
If You Are Pregnant: Information on Fetal Development, Abortion and Alternatives. Minn. Dept. of Health. RG613 .M56 2005. Minn. Publication 06-0480.
Mandated by: 2003 Minn. Laws Chap. 14 Art. 1 Sec. 4 (Minn. Stat. 145.4243)http://www.health.state.mn.us/wrtk/wrtk-handbook.pdf
Minnesota Agricultural Statistics. Minn. Dept. of Agriculture; United States Dept of Agriculture. Ref HD1775.M6 M63x 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0514.
This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.
Aves, Lynn. Short Subjects: Child Support: Basic Questions (Updated). House Research. August 2006. HN79.M6 S56 2006.
Minnesota State Services for the Blind Annual Report. Minnesota State Services for the Blind. 2006. HV1796 .M6 M5 2005. Minn. Publication 06-0494.
Minnesota OEMS: Improving the State's Supply Chain. Minn. Technology; Minn. Dept. of Trade and Economic Development. 2006. HD9727 .M6 M57 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0461.
Focus on Financial Aid: Your Guide to Paying for College. Minn. Office of Higher Education. 2006. LB2337.5.M6 F63 2006/2007. Minn. Publication 06-0500.
Minnesota Post-Secondary Education Enrollment: Basic Data Series. Minn. Office of Higher Education. August 2006. LC148 .M53 2005. Minn. Publication 06-0489.
Session Mandates and Curiosities. Minn. State Colleges and Universities. September 2006. KFM5796.A47 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0499.
Report to the Minnesota Legislature: Rule Exceptions. Minn. Board of Teaching. September 1, 2006. LB1772 .M6 M565 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0477.
Larson, Lisa and Kathy Novak. Short Subjects: Comparing High School Graduation and College Admission Requirements. House Research. September 2006. HN79.M6 S56 2006.
Manzi, Nina and Lisa Larson. Short Subjects: The K-12 Education Deduction and Credit: An Overview (Updated). House Research. September 2006. HN79.M6 S56 2006.
Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board Annual Report. Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board. September 2006. JK1991.5 .M6 M55a 2005/2006. Minn. Publication 06-0490.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 10A.02 Subd. 8 (a)http://www.cfboard.state.mn.us/campf
McKnight, Deborah K. Short Subjects: Gift Ban Law and Rules for House Members (Updated). House Research. October 2006. HN79.M6 S56 2006.
Boating in West Central Minnesota: Status in 2005 and Trends Since 1986. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. August 2006. GV776 .M62 W47 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0478.
Citizen Oversight Report on Game & Fish Fund Expenditures. Game and Fish Fund Budgetary Oversight Committee. August 2006. SK411 .G363 2005. Minn. Publication 06-0487.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 97A.055 Subd. 4bhttp://files.dnr.state.mn.us/aboutdnr/gamefishoversight/2005oversightreport_fundexpenditures.pdf
Geologic Atlas of Pope County, Minnesota. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. 2006. G4143 .P6 C5 2006 .M56. Minn. Publication 06-0448.
Twin Cities Region Population and Household Estimates, 2005. Metropolitan Council. HA730.T9 T85 2005. Minn. Publication 06-0483.
Biennial Report of the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design. Minn. Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design. September 27, 2006. TA24.M6 M56a 2004/2006. Minn. Publication 06-0510.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 214.07 Subd. 1http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2006/Mandated/060510.pdf
Fiscal Review: Minnesota State Senate. Minn. State Senate. 2006. Ref KFM5407 .M625 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0491.
This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.
Novak, Kathy and Nina Manzi. Short Subjects: Economic Forecasts, Budget Surpluses, and Budget Shortfalls. House Research. September 2006. HN79.M6 S56 2006.
How Much Would It Cost to Cover the Uninsured in Minnesota?: Preliminary Estimates. Miinn. Dept. of Health. July 2006. RA413.7 .U53 H685 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0439.
Legislative Review of Health Occupation Program: Expanded Scope of Prescriptive Authority for Optometrists. Minn. Council of Health Boards. KFM326.5 .O6 L44 2003. Minn. Publication 06-0369.
Mandated by: 2001 Minn. Laws Chap. 161 Sec. 37 (Minn. Stat. 214.001)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2006/Mandated/060369.pdf
Legislative Review of Health Occupation Program: Licensure of Registered Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. Minn. Council of Health Boards. KFM326.5 .S64 L44 2003. Minn. Publication 06-0370.
Mandated by: 2001 Minn. Laws Chap. 161 Sec. 37 (Minn. Stat. 214.001)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2006/Mandated/060370.pdf
Legislative Review of Health Occupation Program: Massage Therapy Registration. Minn. Council of Health Boards. KFM326.5 .M38 L44 2003. Minn. Publication 06-0371.
Mandated by: 2001 Minn. Laws Chap. 161 Sec. 37 (Minn. Stat. 214.001)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2006/Mandated/060371.pdf
Office of State Court Administrator Screener-Collector Program in Fifth, Seventh and Ninth Judicial Districts. State Court Administrator. August 15, 2006. KFM5991 .O34 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0470.
Mandated by: 2001 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 8 Art. 4 Sec. 4http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2006/Mandated/060470.pdf
Agreement Between the Minnesota Law Enforcement Association and the State of Minnesota. Minn. Dept. of Employee Relations. 2006. HD8005.6 .U53 M63a 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0488.
Characteristics of December 2004 Minnesota Family Assistance Programs: Cases and Eligible Adults. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. March 2006. HV98 .M6 C43 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0485.
Characteristics of Racial/Ethnic and Immigrant Groups in Minnesota Family Assistance Programs. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. June 2006. HV98 .M6 D43 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0482.
Minnesota County Human Service Cost Report. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. 2006. HV98.M6 M58 2005. Minn. Publication 06-0496.
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Year Ended December 31, 2005. Metropolitan Council. June 2006. HT394.T9 M47dx 2005. Minn. Publication 06-0495.
Michael, Joel. Short Subjects: Single Sales Apportionment of Corporate Franchise Tax (Updated). House Research. August 2006. HN79.M6 S56 2006.
Michael, Joel. Short Subjects: State Estate and Inheritance Taxes After the 2001 Federal Estate Tax Changes (Updated). House Research. September 2006. HN79.M6 S56 2006.
Hospital Preparedness Education and Training Guidance: Bioterrorism Hospital Preparedness Program. Minn. Dept. of Health. July 2006. RA645.6 .M6 B56 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0471.
Minnesota Motorcycle, Motorized Bicycle (Moped) and Electric-Assisted Bicycle Manual. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety. April 2006. TL152.66 .U6 M68 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0469.
2007 - 2010 Transportation Improvement Program for the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Metropolitan Council. September 13, 2006. HE310 .T85 M47ax 2007/2010. Minn. Publication 06-0502.
Mn/DOT Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Interstate Highway System: A Compilation of Articles Regarding the Planning and Building of the Interstate Highway System in Minnesota. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. August 2006. HE356 .M6 M563 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0481.
Sullivan, Colbey. Short Subjects: The Ethanol Industry in Minnesota (Updated). House Research. September 2006. HN79.M6 S56 2006.
Technical Report: Minnesota Aviation System Plan. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. 2006. TL726.3 .M6 M57 2006. Minn. Publication 06-0422.
Summaries of Wildlife Research Findings. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. July 2006. SK411.M552 2005. Minn. Publication 06-0492.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 84.03http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/publications/wildlife/research2005.html