In his first term, Terry devoted himself to the ‘bread and butter’ issues that our state government should address. Terry was the chief author of approximately 50 bills and co-authored another 139 bills.

Among the hightlights of Terry’s achievements in his first term are the following:
Leading a Transportation Transformation

• MnDOT Deputy Commissioner/Chief Engineer position restored
• Roads and Bridge Safety Improvement funding
• Office of Pupil Transportation Safety for school bus safety created
• Farm equipment/local bridge rules clarified

Enhancing Public Safety

• Emergency 911 service expanded
• New DVS computer to assist law enforcement

Investing in Regional Projects and Creating Jobs

• Minnesota Prairie Line rail replacement
• Gaylord storm water diversion project
• Greater Minnesota transit funding
• Center for Rural Policy and Development funding
• Rural library/telecommunications improvement
• Mankato MnDOT building project
• MSU-Mankato Trafton Science Center completion
• Traverse des Sioux Treaty Center completion
• Fort Ridgely trail completion

Creating 21st Century Schools

• $800M for K-12 schools in 2007
• $51 per student ‘bridge money’ in 2008
• Textbook price legislation

Getting the Job Done on Time and Within Budget

• Balanced budget
• Legislative sessions completed on time in both years