Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
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...
Enhanced price-gouging legislation headed to House Floor
By Tim Walker
An anti-price gouging law could get more bite.
HF3526 would modify a law passed last session that prohibits retailers from charging “unconscionably excessive prices” when th...
Children with severe emotional disturbances could refuse medication
By Miranda Bryant
Children residing at mental health facilities with severe emotional disturbances in Minnesota could be allowed to refuse psychotropic medication in non-emergency situations.
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Legacy committee hears $181 million in Outdoor Heritage Fund requests
By Miranda Bryant
Nearly 62,000 acres of wildlife habitat and more than 77 miles of shoreline could be funded for restoration, enhancement, or protection throughout Minnesota.
The Lessard-Sam...
Lawmakers consider infrastructure advisory council to coordinate investment
By Brian Basham
To create a future vision, heightened coordination, and increased training between Minnesota’s infrastructure agencies, lawmakers are considering creation of a new non-regulator...
Elections panel approves bill to locate additional polling place on college campuses
By Mike Cook
Helping get youth more involved in the electoral process by making it easier to cast a ballot received the first affirmative and negative votes of a House committee.
State s...
Walz sets date for special election to fill former speaker’s seat
By Jonathan Mohr
Gov. Tim Walz has set Tuesday, March 19 as the date for a special election to fill the District 27B House seat that opened Sunday when the resignation of former House speaker Re...
Clarification to school resource officer law could be at hand
By Brian Basham
A fix could be coming for a 2023 law whose interpretation led to uncertainty that some said put Minnesota students at risk.
Except in cases of preventing bodily harm or deat...
House Taxes Committee approves standard deduction cleanup
By Rob Hubbard
Ope, gotta fix that.
It turns out that a provision in the 2023 tax law inadvertently reduced the standard individual income tax deduction by undoing the inflation adjustment...
House reconvenes for 2024 session, rekindles partisan debate on hot-button issues
By Tim Walker
On the first day of the 2024 legislative session Monday, the House took care of routine business, including introducing 246 new bills and welcoming a new member.
And then it...
Lawmakers return to St. Paul for 2024 session — what can Minnesotans expect?
By Mike Cook
The DFL trifecta-led Legislature made myriad changes across a spectrum of state topics in 2023.
Paid Family and Medical Leave. Abortion rights. Free breakfast and lunch for ...
