Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
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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...
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...
