Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Legislation to rename stretch of highway after late Sen. David Tomassoni heads to governor's desk
By Margaret Stevens
House members recognized a beloved colleague, friend and mentor Wednesday with a bill that would honor the so-called “Defender of the Range.”
The House voted 129-0 to design...
Capital investment proposals topping $1 billion advance to final House committee stop
By Margaret Stevens
It’s time to set aside the notion of even-numbered years being bonding years, according to Rep. Nolan West (R-Blaine).
“Any year you can pass a bonding bill is a bonding yea...
House passes $43 million supplemental education finance bill
By Brian Basham
Following a discussion that lasted about as long as a school day, the House passed its supplemental education finance bill Tuesday night.
Rep. Cheryl Youakim (DFL-Hopki...
House members vote overwhelmingly to pass supplemental Legacy funding bill
By Miranda Bryant
After adding provisions related to the ongoing reconstruction of the State Office Building on the Capitol Complex, the House overwhelmingly passed a $239.4 million legacy funds ...
Conferees approve labor policy conference committee report
By Brian Basham
The labor policy bill is on the way back to the House and Senate floors.
Rep. Michael Nelson (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and Sen. Jennifer McEwen (DFL-Duluth) sponsor HF3947/SF3852*...
Tax panel approves changes in tax-forfeited property proceeds
By Rob Hubbard
The U.S. Supreme Court case was called Tyler v. Hennepin County, but its repercussions resonate far outside the metropolitan area county.
In fact, the largest item in the su...
Sports betting bill advances to next round in House
By Rob Hubbard
Could you have some money in the game soon? The question of legalized sports betting has been discussed in Minnesota since a 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision struck down a feder...
Licensing, scope bill targets shortage of mental health workers
By Miranda Bryant
By every definition, there is a shortage of mental health professionals in Minnesota. One in four jobs in the field are currently vacant.
Why?
Pick a reason: high demand...
Education policy conference committee expected to approve report
By Brian Basham
Changes to the Read Act, allowing military connected schools to add a Purple Star designation, and putting a ban on book bans are part of a conference committee report that appe...
Proposed PEIP changes that aim to lower costs, provide stability, receive strong House support
By Mike Cook
Per its website, “The Public Employees Insurance Program (PEIP) was created by special legislation to make a comprehensive package of medical, dental and life insurance benefits...
Policy paramount in capital investment bill that calls for $38.7 million from General Fund
By Margaret Stevens
One year after passing an historic $2.58 billion infrastructure package, including more than $1 billion paid with cash, lawmakers showed little appetite for another big bite fro...
House passes bill to require lost, stolen guns be reported to law enforcement
By Tim Walker
Rep. Kaohly Vang Her (DFL-St. Paul) says lost and stolen firearms are “an appealing source of firearms for people who are illegally prohibited from owning guns.”
Hoping to d...
Bonding committee unveils $980 million capital investment proposal
By Margaret Stevens
Money for asset preservation, infrastructure projects and public housing are included in a $980 million capital investment proposal.
The House Capital Investment Committee h...
Week in Review: April 22-26
By HPIS Staff
Members got back to work after a Passover break this week that meant official House business didn’t begin until Wednesday, when committees convened and members gathered for a fl...
Transportation policy bill flies through conference committee
By Margaret Stevens
Flying cars could be able to drive legally on Minnesota roads in the not-so-distant future following action by a conference committee Thursday.
Provisions allowing registrat...
