Politics & Government

Tyler's Law Gets Senate Bill

Because it is not a companion bill to the House legislation, there are some details to be worked out.

Last week, Patch brought you the story of Woodbury residents Jeff and Kelly Lavers, who are trying to pass a bill that would require driver’s education courses to discuss the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning and include a question on permit tests.

State Rep. Andrea Kieffer, who introduced the legislation, says there is a similar bill now making its way through the Senate, but because it is not a companion bill and isn’t included in the Senate omnibus transpiration package, there are a few details to be worked out if it is to become law.

“We’ll have to see what happens,” she said.

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The movement for the bill came about after the Lavers’ son Tyler died from carbon monoxide in December 2010. For a story on their involvement in the bill, click .

Sen. Chuck Wiger, a DFLer who represents the Oakdale area, introduced the Senate bill, SF1042.

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Meanwhile, Sen. Ted Lillie, who represents Woodbury, has authored a bill (SF739) that would reduce the number of deputy and assistant commissioners in state agencies and departments. He has also authored legislation, SF1050, that would transfer funds to a Bayport storm sewer project from an Oak Park Heights pedestrian tunnel.

Kieffer will hold a listening session for Woodbury residents at 10 a.m. on April 9.


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