Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
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Employed adults with a disability seek medical coverage guarantee
By Miranda Bryant
Imagine having to decide whether to attend your grandmother’s funeral or pay your medical assistance premium. This was the very scenario presented to the House Human Services Po...
House passes standard deduction remedy, sends bill to Senate
By Rob Hubbard
The fix may be on its way.
Last summer, the Department of Revenue found an error in the 2023 tax law that inadvertently shrunk the amount of the individual income tax standa...
Public colleges, universities seeking nearly $1 billion in 2024 for capital improvements
By Margaret Stevens
Leaders of the state’s public colleges and universities are seeking nearly $1 billion in state funds to prepare their schools for future enrollment and programs, improve energy ...
Recruitment bonus program considered to boost Minnesota National Guard enlistment
By Jonathan Mohr
Finding people to serve in the armed forces is a growing problem across the country and Minnesota is not immune from what the Minnesota National Guard adjutant general called an...
Committee advances bill to ban ‘reprehensible’ buying and selling of human bones
By Tim Walker
“You could walk into an oddities shop not that far from here, today, and buy a human skull.”
With that opening, speaking Monday before the House Commerce Finance and Policy ...
Somali community’s mental health focus of House bill
By Miranda Bryant
Mental health education and support could be coming for some Somali students and their mothers in Rochester.
Sponsored by Rep. Kim Hicks (DFL-Rochester), HF3098, as amended,...
Week in Review: Feb 12-16
By HPIS Staff
The 2024 legislative session began, a special election was called, Valentine’s Day came and went, there was even some snow. All in all it was an eventful week at the Capitol.
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Lawmakers want to add oral test option as preemployment alternative to drug screening
By Brian Basham
A quick swab or spit could lead to a win-win for employers and potential employees.
Employers that now have a written drug and alcohol testing policy in place are required t...
State could boost services for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse with $20 million appropriation
By Tim Walker
Fighting back tears, Lauren Franzen described enduring years of physical and emotional abuse from her domestic partner.
“I had been isolated, degraded, beaten, and controlle...
Minnesota’s higher ed enrollment is up, but officials say gaps remain to reach 2025 target
By Rob Hubbard
It looks like the losing streak is over.
After 14 years of declining enrollment at Minnesota’s postsecondary schools, the National Student Clearinghouse estimates that under...
Lawmaker seeks added protections for minors appearing in online media
By Tim Walker
Hollywood is in the business of telling stories on the big screen, but too often sad stories emerge about the smallest ones in the business: child actors who shine bright but fa...
Measure would eliminate trucking propane distinction without difference
By Margaret Stevens
Young adult drivers wouldn’t be prohibited from transporting propane because of how it is packaged, under a bill approved by the House Transportation Finance and Policy Committe...
How long do MN students have to eat lunch? Bill would mandate a 15-minute minimum
By Brian Basham
A 2023 law guarantees every student in the state free breakfast and lunch.
In 2024, a proposal could give students enough time to eat their midday meal.
Sponsored by Rep...
Asset preservation at core of governor’s $982 million infrastructure plan
By Margaret Stevens
After a few extraordinary years when it comes to the passage – or lack thereof – of a bonding bill, Rep. Dean Urdahl (R-Grove City) suggests the Legislature might settle into a ...
Photo of hunting, fishing license OK under House proposal
By Margaret Stevens
Hunters and fishers may need to remember one less item when heading outdoors if they’re bringing along a phone.
Sponsored by Rep. Emma Greenman (DFL-Mpls), HF3376 would allo...
