Josh Heintzeman
Born
1977
Contact
Email · rep.josh.heintzeman@house.mn.gov
District office
MN
218-820-5674
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17
Bills sponsored
this session · 39 all-time
12
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 148 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 0 all-time
1154
Recorded votes
100%
Vote participation
voted in 100% of 1154 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2017-2018 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98%
based on 549 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2%
based on 549 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
100%
based on 549 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
39 billsCurrent session 17 bills
- HF 80 Grants to restore and create wetlands provided for the wetland banking program, and money appropriated. Introduced
- HF 81 Off-highway vehicles, snowmobiles, and electric-assisted bicycles exempted from prohibitions on PFAS in certain juvenile products. Introduced
- HF 275 Trapping provisions modified. Introduced
- HF 277 Certain recipients of money appropriated from the environment and natural resources trust fund required to perform criminal background checks on employees, volunteers, and contractors that work with children. Introduced
- HF 278 Grant-in-aid surcharge added to the all-terrain vehicle registration fee, and fee increased for nonresident all-terrain vehicle state trail passes. Introduced
- HF 281 All-terrain vehicle trails funding provided, and money appropriated. Introduced
- HF 282 Discrimination based on political affiliation prohibited. Introduced
- HF 284 Information collected and scope of background check conducted expanded for noncitizen permit to carry applicants. Introduced
- HF 285 Right to carry without a permit provided, and optional permit to carry provided. Introduced
- HF 300 All income tax rates reduced. Introduced
- HF 301 All income tax rates reduced by 3.25 percentage points. Introduced
- HF 302 Firearms and fishing equipment provided annual tax holiday periods for sales and purchases. Introduced
- HF 341 Penalties enhanced and minimum fines established for repeat violations of driving without a valid license. Passed
- HF 447 Postsecondary enrollment in summer courses allowed. Introduced
- HF 469 State trail bicycle pass required, and money appropriated. Introduced
- HF 1531 Expiration of crossbow hunting and fishing allowance removed. Introduced
- HF 8 Wetland Conservation Act determination efficiency improved, permitting efficiency reporting requirements modified, permit application process improved, Pollution Control Agency required to issue separate permits, expedited permitting process modified, petitioners required to reside in affected or adjoining counties, and money appropriated. Introduced
Historical 22 bills
- HF 1258 Mental health clinics and centers payment rates modified. Died
- HF 4522 University of Minnesota appropriations reduced if the University uses a fellowship to train doctors in abortion procedures. Died
- HF 3602 Aquatic current devices allowed to remove aquatic plants, and rulemaking required. Died
- HF 3556 Off-road vehicle trail planning and development funding provided, and money appropriated. Died
- HF 4106 New wastewater treatment technology certification program created, and money appropriated. Died
- HF 3805 Watershed district provisions modified. Died
- HF 3492 Snowmobile registration sticker requirements modified. Died
- HF 1686 Vehicle parking violation surcharge credited to highway user distribution fund. Died
- HF 1651 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities search advisory committees representation requirements provided. Died
- HF 3078 Pollution Control Agency required to certify information regarding bonding proposals for solid waste facilities, and additional analysis in applications for state assistance for solid waste management projects required. Died
- HF 4109 Brainerd Armory funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated. Died
- HF 1777 Public postsecondary institution variable tuition rates based upon employment outcomes established. Died
- HF 3352 Environment and natural resources trust funds appropriated, previous appropriations corrected, notice to local government required for land acquisitions, and Alexandria Lake Area Sanitary District lake management provided. Died
- HF 1927 Local optional levy equalization for districts with seasonal recreational property increased. Died
- HF 1055 Property tax due dates and penalties modified. Died
- HF 1265 Environment and natural resources trust fund money appropriated, county no net gain of state lands provided, and requirements for receipt of fund money modified. Died
- HF 3177 Brainerd; trail project funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated. Died
- HF 2012 Mental health grant funding provided, and money appropriated. Died
- HF 3992 Mississippi Headwaters Board ensured certification jurisdiction over headwaters area. Died
- HF 3786 Narrow-leaved cattail classified as invasive species, and rulemaking to allow mechanical control of hybrid and narrow-leaved cattail without aquatic plant management permit required. Died
- HF 1172 Motorcycle insurance information requirements amended, and technical changes made. Died
- HF 1767 Off-highway motorcycle registration requirements modified, and all-terrain vehicle training age restrictions modified. Died
Co-sponsored
148 billsCurrent session 12 bills
- HF 482 Choose Life special license plates established, and money appropriated. Introduced
- HF 944 Trespass law modified to allow purple markings. Passed
- HF 957 Mandate relief for school districts provided, certain fund transfers for fiscal years 2025 through 2029 authorized, and school board authorized to opt out of compliance with certain recently enacted state laws or rules. Introduced
- HF 42 Definition of sustainable aviation fuel modified. Introduced
- HF 78 Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area Citizens Advisory Council membership modified. Introduced
- HF 114 County fairs funding provided, and money appropriated. Introduced
- HF 183 Imposition and allocation of certain taxes amended, and retail delivery fee repealed. Introduced
- HF 189 Surcharge on all-electric vehicles amended; surcharges on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, electric motorcycles, and plug-in hybrid electric motorcycles imposed; types of electric motorcycles defined; and surcharge rate adjustment required. Introduced
- HF 276 Fishing license fees reduced for persons 65 years of age and older, and money transferred. Introduced
- HF 288 Legislative approval required to extend a declared emergency beyond five days, citizen rights protected, legislative enactment required before certain executive orders and rules may have the force and effect of law, terms defined, and criminal penalties repealed. Introduced
- HF 489 Money appropriated from the parks and trails fund. Introduced
- HF 1327 All-terrain vehicle definition modified. Introduced
Historical 136 bills
- HF 3156 Local road and bridge funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated. Died
- HF 2011 June 29 designated as General John Vessey Day, State Capitol General John Vessey statue placement required, and money appropriated. Died
- HF 685 State park passes issued without a fee to military members and disabled veterans conditions modified. Died
- HF 2411 Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center funding provided, and money appropriated. Died
- HF 683 Public waters and drainage systems deadline for buffer requirements extended, and federal or state assistance required to enforce buffer requirements. Died
- HF 1291 Permitting requirements modified, expedited environmental-review billing options provided, reclamation appeal provisions modified, and Environmental Quality Board eliminated and duties reassigned. Died
- HF 1531 Forestry management funding provided, and money appropriated. Died
- HF 238 Use of force in defense of home and person law clarified, self-defense and defense of home laws codified and extended, duty to retreat in self-defense outside of home eliminated, boundaries of dwelling for purposes of self-defense expanded, presumption in the case of a person entering a dwelling or occupied vehicle by stealth or force created, and right to defend against entry extended. Died
- HF 213 Social Security benefit phased-in subtraction allowed. Died
- HF 794 Student loan debt counseling grant funding provided, and money appropriated. Died
- HF 810 Abortion funding from state-sponsored health programs limited. Died
- HF 608 Agricultural asset sale or rental to beginning farmers income tax credit provided, credit for beginning farmer financial management programs provided, and Rural Finance Authority duties established. Died
- HF 1921 Township aid reallocated to the town roads account. Died
- HF 197 Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated. Died
- HF 1782 Minnow importing requirements modified. Died
- HF 3848 Nurse Licensure Compact created, and money appropriated. Died
- HF 710 Outdoor heritage fund money appropriated, and recipient requirements modified. Died
- HF 2775 Apprentice hunter validation restriction exception for persons with disabilities provided. Died
- HF 2444 Nonpublic students authorized to enroll in postsecondary enrollment options in 10th grade, and money appropriated. Died
- HF 1183 Health plans not required to cover health services related to gender transition. Died
- HF 3377 Natural resources commissioner required to provide voter registration information. Died
- HF 3798 Aquatic invasive species grant funding provided, and money appropriated. Died
- HF 3888 Patriotic societies allowed the opportunity to encourage student participation. Died
- HF 3639 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees cybersecurity program funding provided, and money appropriated. Died
- HF 3527 Broadband grant program funding provided, and money appropriated. Died
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repassage, as amended by the Senate | Yea | pass | May 17, 2026 |
| Passage | Yea | pass | May 13, 2026 |
| Amendment | Yea | pass | May 11, 2026 |
| Passage, as amended | Yea | pass | May 11, 2026 |
| Amendment to Liebling Amendment | Yea | fail | May 07, 2026 |
| Passage | Yea | pass | April 27, 2026 |
| Passage | Yea | pass | April 09, 2026 |
| Niska motion Suspension of Rules | Yea | fail | April 09, 2026 |
| Igo motion - Take From The Table | Yea | fail | May 18, 2025 |
| Amendment | Nay | fail | May 09, 2025 |
| Passage | Yea | pass | March 27, 2025 |
| Amendment | Nay | fail | March 17, 2025 |
| Passage | Yea | pass | March 06, 2025 |
| Liebling motion Re-Referral | Nay | fail | March 03, 2025 |
| Passage | Yea | fail | February 20, 2025 |
| Motion to Reconsider | Yea | pass | February 20, 2025 |
| Passage | Yea | pass | May 11, 2026 |
| Passage, as amended | Yea | pass | May 06, 2026 |
| Passage | Yea | pass | May 06, 2026 |
| Passage, as amended | Yea | pass | April 30, 2026 |
| Passage | Yea | pass | April 07, 2025 |
| Passage, as amended | Yea | pass | March 10, 2025 |
| Amendment | Yea | fail | May 17, 2026 |
| Passage, as amended | Yea | pass | May 13, 2026 |
| Passage | Yea | pass | May 07, 2026 |
| Long motion Suspension of Rules | Nay | pass | March 02, 2026 |
| Passage, as amended | Yea | pass | May 15, 2025 |
| Passage | Yea | pass | April 10, 2025 |
| Repassage, as amended by Conference | Yea | pass | May 17, 2026 |
| Passage | Yea | pass | May 17, 2026 |
| Amendment | Yea | fail | May 07, 2026 |
| "Shall the decision of Speaker pro tempore Olson stand as the judgment of the House?" | Nay | pass | May 07, 2026 |
| Amendment to Bierman Amendment | Yea | fail | May 07, 2026 |
| Jordan motion Recall and place on General Register | Nay | fail | March 26, 2026 |
| Passage | Yea | pass | March 17, 2025 |
| Amendment to Reyer Amendment | Nay | fail | March 13, 2025 |
| Passage | Yea | pass | May 16, 2026 |
| Amendment | Yea | fail | May 06, 2026 |
| Passage, as amended | Yea | pass | May 04, 2026 |
| Appeal Ruling Shall the decision of the Speaker stand as the judgment of the House? | Yea | fail | April 20, 2026 |
| Passage | Yea | pass | April 13, 2026 |
| Passage | Yea | pass | May 16, 2025 |
| Passage, as amended | Yea | fail | March 17, 2025 |
| Passage, as amended | Yea | pass | May 16, 2026 |
| CALL OF THE HOUSE | Yea | pass | May 14, 2026 |
| Passage, as amended | Yea | pass | April 27, 2026 |
| Passage, as amended | Yea | pass | April 09, 2026 |
| Passage, as amended | Yea | pass | April 20, 2026 |
| Passage, as amended | Yea | pass | May 05, 2025 |
| Repassage, as amended by Conference | Yea | pass | May 19, 2025 |