Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
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Voters may weigh in on potential full-time Legislature, proposed redistricting commission
By Mike Cook
A trio of topics in one ballot question this November could allow the Legislature to constantly meet.
Per the state constitution, the Legislature is not permitted to meet in...
Prisoners could opt out of court-ordered treatment programs with religious aspects
By Miranda Bryant
Individuals leaving prison with a substance use disorder and ordered to enroll in a treatment program could forgo participation.
Sponsored by Rep. Mike Freiberg (DFL-Golden ...
Powerless no more: Tenants could gain rights in utility disputes
By Rob Hubbard
The U.S. has a Bill of Rights. But tenants can feel they have no rights when it comes to paying their utility bills.
“When tenants in buildings are direct customers of our s...
Minimum pay rates for rideshare drivers proposed under bill that clears House commerce panel
By Tim Walker
Rep. Hodan Hassan (DFL-Mpls) says Uber and Lyft drivers can work between 50 and 60 hours a week transporting passengers and still have trouble supporting their families.
She...
Education committee OKs funding for Increase Teachers of Color Act
By Brian Basham
All Quantell Crawford ever wanted to do was become a teacher and make his parents proud.
“Due to the blessing that has come in the form of the Aspiring Teachers of Color Sch...
Workforce panel approves bill extending unemployment insurance to striking workers
By Tim Walker
Even if a union has a good fund to help members pay their bills if they go on strike, workers still must prepare for less income while they are off the job.
Rep. Kaela Berg ...
Pharmacies would continue vaccinating against flu, COVID-19 under proposal in House
By Miranda Bryant
Many Minnesotans turn to a local pharmacy when it’s time for their annual flu vaccination or a COVID-19 booster. The law that allows this will expire at the end of the year.
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All Minnesota cities, counties could be permitted to use ranked choice voting
By Mike Cook
Voters in Minneapolis, St. Paul, St. Louis Park, Minnetonka and Bloomington can now pick their local officials via ranked choice voting.
Giving all local units of government...
Quashing public financing for corrupt developers at heart of bill
By Miranda Bryant
Public financing of housing construction projects is fueling exploitation in Minnesota.
So says Rep. Michael Howard (DFL-Richfield), who sponsors HF4569 that would require c...
Education panel considers cell phone policy to keep students on track — and offline
By Brian Basham
Maple Grove Middle School Principal Patrick Smith is among educators who believe cell phones are a distraction to learning in their schools.
“Any issues we had with conflict...
ECO update seeks to ease fuel switching, electrification efforts
By Rob Hubbard
In 2021, the Energy Conservation and Optimization Act was signed into law. Created in consultation with the state’s public utilities, it updated the state’s Conservation Improve...
Cat, dog breeders data no longer sheltered under proposal OK’d in agriculture committee
By Margaret Stevens
A commonsense consumer benefit or a license to harass? That’s the question at the heart of a bill to make data about licensed dog and cat breeders more publicly available.
S...
As green burial movement grows, state officials consider whether to sanction human composting
By Miranda Bryant
Arranging for your body to compost organically upon death could be a thing of the future in Minnesota.
Sponsored by Rep. John Huot (DFL-Rosemount), HF2669 would allow the De...
Proposal would allow local governments to ban weapons on land they own, lease
By Tim Walker
Rights are rarely absolute or unconditional.
You can’t yell “Fire!” in a crowded theater when there is no fire. You can’t blast your political manifesto through a megaphone ...
House panel gives go-ahead to basic income pilot program
By Jonathan Mohr
Supporters believe providing a basic monthly income to those who need it removes barriers to full-time employment, provides families a financial safety net and improves outcomes...
