County:

Cal Bahr R

State Senator

Minnesota Senate District 31

Term: — – Jan. 3, 2026

Email: [email protected]

3 Neutral 3 Total

Biography

Photo URL: https://www.senate.mn/graphics/31Bahr.jpg

On Record (44)

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Governor's appointment power to fill vacancies on the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota limitations provision

Governor's appointment power to fill vacancies on the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota limitations provision

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Establish a subtraction income earned by senior taxpayers

Establish a subtraction income earned by senior taxpayers

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Constitutional amendment proposal to exempt local governments and school districts from state mandates unless funding is provided to comply with the mandate

Constitutional amendment proposal to exempt local governments and school districts from state mandates unless funding is provided to comply with the mandate

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Transactional gold and silver act establishment

Transactional gold and silver act establishment

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Local road and related infrastructure improvements in an area near the city of Rogers appropriation

Local road and related infrastructure improvements in an area near the city of Rogers appropriation

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Escort requirements modification for certain oversized loads

Escort requirements modification for certain oversized loads

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Ban local elected officials from entering certain nondisclosure agreements

Ban local elected officials from entering certain nondisclosure agreements

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Minnesota Civil Remedies Act establishment

Minnesota Civil Remedies Act establishment

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A joint resolution applying to Congress to call an Article V constitutional convention to propose an amendment addressing campaign finance reform

A joint resolution applying to Congress to call an Article V constitutional convention to propose an amendment addressing campaign finance reform

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Outgoing officials voting on new municipal debt obligations prohibition provision

Outgoing officials voting on new municipal debt obligations prohibition provision

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Delegates attending an amendment convention held under Article V of the United States Constitution selection process provision

Delegates attending an amendment convention held under Article V of the United States Constitution selection process provision

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Legislator lobbying activities prohibition provisions modifications

Legislator lobbying activities prohibition provisions modifications

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Performance requirements and conditional termination of the Northstar Commuter Rail Line establishment

Performance requirements and conditional termination of the Northstar Commuter Rail Line establishment

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East Bethel elementary school connection to city water and sewer infrastructure bond issue and appropriation

East Bethel elementary school connection to city water and sewer infrastructure bond issue and appropriation

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Ham Lake Trunk Highway 65 and Anoka County Road 60 intersection improvements appropriation

Ham Lake Trunk Highway 65 and Anoka County Road 60 intersection improvements appropriation

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Division of Driver Vehicle Services prohibition from identifying certain surcharge information on renewal notices

Division of Driver Vehicle Services prohibition from identifying certain surcharge information on renewal notices

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Construction materials used in certain projects in the city of Ramsey sales and use tax exemption modification

Construction materials used in certain projects in the city of Ramsey sales and use tax exemption modification

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Education Savings Accounts for Minnesota Students Act (ESA-4-MSA) establishment provision

Education Savings Accounts for Minnesota Students Act (ESA-4-MSA) establishment provision

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Towns provision to adopt home rule charters

Towns provision to adopt home rule charters

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Andover contaminants mitigation bond issue and appropriation

Andover contaminants mitigation bond issue and appropriation

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Member addition to the board of trustees who is a member of the local government correctional service retirement plan

Member addition to the board of trustees who is a member of the local government correctional service retirement plan

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Ramsey clean water infrastructure bond issue and appropriation

Ramsey clean water infrastructure bond issue and appropriation

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Ramsey special rules authorization

Ramsey special rules authorization

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Sales of unpasteurized milk authorization

Sales of unpasteurized milk authorization

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Constitutional amendment prohibiting bills from being amended in a way that changes the original purpose of the bill

Constitutional amendment prohibiting bills from being amended in a way that changes the original purpose of the bill

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Individual income tax and corporate franchise tax refunds modifications; interest calculated on payments of estimated tax inclusion in refund requirement

Individual income tax and corporate franchise tax refunds modifications; interest calculated on payments of estimated tax inclusion in refund requirement

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Counties and cities to have written procedures that are available to the public requirement

Counties and cities to have written procedures that are available to the public requirement

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Duties related to ballot reconciliation and postelection review to be completed before a canvassing board may certify the results of an election requirement

Duties related to ballot reconciliation and postelection review to be completed before a canvassing board may certify the results of an election requirement

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New motor vehicle inspection site appropriation

New motor vehicle inspection site appropriation

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Prior active transportation account transfer onetime establishment

Prior active transportation account transfer onetime establishment

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Penalty enhancement for assaulting a police officer

Penalty enhancement for assaulting a police officer

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Local elections in cities of the first class date modification authorization

Local elections in cities of the first class date modification authorization

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A resolution memorializing Congress to call a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress

A resolution memorializing Congress to call a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress

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Constitutional Convention delegates selection process establish

Constitutional Convention delegates selection process establish

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Background checks on certain recipients of money appropriated from the environment and natural resources trust fund that work with children requirement provision

Background checks on certain recipients of money appropriated from the environment and natural resources trust fund that work with children requirement provision

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Resident nonpublic school pupils permission to participate in extracurricular activities

Resident nonpublic school pupils permission to participate in extracurricular activities

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Resident charter school students permission to participate in extracurricular activities

Resident charter school students permission to participate in extracurricular activities

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All resident home school students permission to participate extracurricular activities

All resident home school students permission to participate extracurricular activities

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Employment status of election judges clarification

Employment status of election judges clarification

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Phoenix Correspondence Commission appropriation

Phoenix Correspondence Commission appropriation

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Legislative approval requirement for approval to extend a declared emergency beyond five days; legislative enactment requirement before certain executive orders and rules may have the force and effect of law

Legislative approval requirement for approval to extend a declared emergency beyond five days; legislative enactment requirement before certain executive orders and rules may have the force and effect of law

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

YouTube Link Neutral

Local Decision 2020: Rep. Cal Bahr - MN House 31B

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

YouTube Link Neutral

Reps Steve Drazkowski and Cal Bahr

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YouTube Link Neutral

Candidate Spotlight: Cal Bahr

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Crossposts (40)

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Settlement provision of certain claims

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Foreign remittance transfers verification requirement and civil and criminal penalties establishment provision

Foreign remittance transfers verification requirement and civil and criminal penalties establishment provision

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Trunk Highway 65 and Bunker Lake Boulevard Northeast interchange improvements bond issue and appropriation

Trunk Highway 65 and Bunker Lake Boulevard Northeast interchange improvements bond issue and appropriation

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Certain investigations disclosure and withholding of payments within 30 days of a request requirement provision

Certain investigations disclosure and withholding of payments within 30 days of a request requirement provision

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Certain capital improvement projects by economic development authorities referendums requirement provision

Certain capital improvement projects by economic development authorities referendums requirement provision

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Eligibility modification for certain tax programs and classifications

Eligibility modification for certain tax programs and classifications

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Minimum age to take big game lowered from ten to eight years of age provision

Minimum age to take big game lowered from ten to eight years of age provision

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Medical capitation payment withhold related to verification of coverage establishment

Medical capitation payment withhold related to verification of coverage establishment

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Teacher strike provisions modification

Teacher strike provisions modification

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State contracts with the federal government authorization for the state to withhold fraudulent payments requirement

State contracts with the federal government authorization for the state to withhold fraudulent payments requirement

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Local units of government opting out of the Metropolitan Council regulatory jurisdiction authorization provision

Local units of government opting out of the Metropolitan Council regulatory jurisdiction authorization provision

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Accessing voter reports in a timely manner improvement provision

Accessing voter reports in a timely manner improvement provision

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Small local government employers exemption from the Minnesota Paid Leave Law

Small local government employers exemption from the Minnesota Paid Leave Law

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Requirement removal for an American Indian Parent Advisory Committee to concur for a district to receive American Indian education aid

Requirement removal for an American Indian Parent Advisory Committee to concur for a district to receive American Indian education aid

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Calculation of town aid modification

Calculation of town aid modification

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Blaine local road improvements appropriation

Blaine local road improvements appropriation

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Reprisals prohibition for refusing to communicate with public or local officials, political activity prohibited reprisals clarification provision, and civil cause of action provision

Reprisals prohibition for refusing to communicate with public or local officials, political activity prohibited reprisals clarification provision, and civil cause of action provision

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Advanced practice registered nurse postgraduate collaborative practice requirements removal provision

Advanced practice registered nurse postgraduate collaborative practice requirements removal provision

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Authority for exclusive representatives removal to charge fair share fees

Authority for exclusive representatives removal to charge fair share fees

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Coon Rapids East River Road and Trunk highway 610 interchange project bond issue and appropriation

Coon Rapids East River Road and Trunk highway 610 interchange project bond issue and appropriation

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Per diem payments prohibition during a regular session of the legislature

Per diem payments prohibition during a regular session of the legislature

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Direct primary care service agreements establishment provision

Direct primary care service agreements establishment provision

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Multimember agencies expiration after two years authorization

Multimember agencies expiration after two years authorization

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Law clarification on use of force in defense of home and person

Law clarification on use of force in defense of home and person

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Repeat or dangerous traffic violations provisions modifications

Repeat or dangerous traffic violations provisions modifications

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Government entity held easements actual notice requirement provision

Government entity held easements actual notice requirement provision

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Certain provisions modification for resident tuition and state student aid

Certain provisions modification for resident tuition and state student aid

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Third party testing program for driver's license knowledge, road and skills tests authorization

Third party testing program for driver's license knowledge, road and skills tests authorization

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Public union release time restriction

Public union release time restriction

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Election judge party affiliation classification as public data on individuals

Election judge party affiliation classification as public data on individuals

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Law enforcement use of unmanned aerial vehicles to find missing persons, persons fleeing arrest and incarcerated persons authorization

Law enforcement use of unmanned aerial vehicles to find missing persons, persons fleeing arrest and incarcerated persons authorization

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Data practices complaints filing fee reduction provision

Data practices complaints filing fee reduction provision

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Residential properties annual valuation increase limitation provision

Residential properties annual valuation increase limitation provision

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Annual tax holiday period provision for sales and purchases of school supplies

Annual tax holiday period provision for sales and purchases of school supplies

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Reemployment earning limit applicable to disability benefit payments increase

Reemployment earning limit applicable to disability benefit payments increase

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Illegal cannabis and controlled substances tax repeal

Illegal cannabis and controlled substances tax repeal

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No Patient Left Alone Act Establishment

No Patient Left Alone Act Establishment

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Temporary moratorium establishment on certain light rail transit expenditures

Temporary moratorium establishment on certain light rail transit expenditures

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Persons convicted of a crime of violence prohibition from receiving MFIP, medical assistance, economic assistance and food support, and MinnesotaCare

Persons convicted of a crime of violence prohibition from receiving MFIP, medical assistance, economic assistance and food support, and MinnesotaCare

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

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Natural person requirement to be present when a commercial motor vehicle is operated by an automated driving system

Natural person requirement to be present when a commercial motor vehicle is operated by an automated driving system

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share