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Week in Review: Feb. 17-21

By Lisa Kaczke
University of Minnesota officials present an overview of the university’s request for a $265 million funding increase during a Feb. 20 meeting of the House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee. (Photo by Michele Jokinen)
University of Minnesota officials present an overview of the university’s request for a $265 million funding increase during a Feb. 20 meeting of the House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee. (Photo by Michele Jokinen)

Lawmakers debated, rejected and tabled their first bill on the House Floor this week. HF20 would make data collected by the attorney general’s office classified as private only if it were truly data “on individuals.” After it failed to receive the 68 votes needed to pass, a motion to reconsider the bill prevailed and the bill was then tabled on a split-voice vote.

Crowds showed up to testify in several committee hearings this week. It was standing room only in the House Education Policy Committee Wednesday when a bill to ban transgender athletes from girls’ sports in Minnesota was sent to the House Floor on a party-line vote.

Have a restful weekend before another busy week next week.

Here’s a look back at what happened over the last few days.
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Recent Dailies

Special election in District 40B set for March 11
By HPIS Staff
(House Photography file photo) Gov. Tim Walz issued a writ of special election Wednesday that sets Tuesday, March 11 as the date for a special election to fill the vacant District 40B House seat. The resu...
State Supreme Court rules 68 members constitutes a House quorum
By Mike Cook
The House Chamber was half-empty as the 2025 legislative session kicked off Jan. 14. The Minnesota State Supreme Court ruled Friday that 68 members constitute a quorum in the House. (Photo by Andrew VonBank) One day after hearing arguments on both sides of the issue, the Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that 68 members constitute a quorum in the House. Per Friday’s ruling: “The...
Week in Review: Jan. 20-24
By Lisa Kaczke
Thor Reimann of Apple Valley wears a gar costume while attending a Boundary Waters Day at the Capitol rally Jan. 23. (Photo by Michele Jokinen) DISCLAIMER: On Jan. 24, 2025, the Minnesota Supreme Court held that 68 members are necessary to constitute a quorum of the House. This webpage may reflect proceedings that occur...
Higher education committee questions award given by University of Minnesota
By Todd Abeln
Amber Cameron, director of public engagement initiatives at the University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement, fields questions from members of the House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee Jan. 23. (Photo by Michele Jokinen) DISCLAIMER: On Jan. 24, 2025, the Minnesota Supreme Court held that 68 members are necessary to constitute a quorum of the House. This webpage may reflect proceedings that occur...
State needs more efficient environmental permitting to be competitive, bill proponents say
By Tim Walker
Lauren Servick testifies on behalf of the Minnesota Pork Producers Association Jan. 23 before the House environment committee in support of a bill sponsored by Rep. Josh Heintzman, right. (Photo by Andrew VonBank) DISCLAIMER: On Jan. 24, 2025, the Minnesota Supreme Court held that 68 members are necessary to constitute a quorum of the House. This webpage may reflect proceedings that occur...
Budget surpluses would be returned to taxpayers under proposed constitutional amendment
By Rob Hubbard
RaeAnna Lee with Americans for Prosperity testifies before the House Taxes Committee Thursday in support of HF4. Sponsored by Rep. Wayne Johnson, it could require part of a projected budget surplus be returned to taxpayers. (Photo by Michele Jokinen) DISCLAIMER: On Jan. 24, 2025, the Minnesota Supreme Court held that 68 members are necessary to constitute a quorum of the House. This webpage may reflect proceedings that occur...
Proposed House rules changes would ax per diem pay for absent members
By Lisa Kaczke
The House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee meets Jan. 23 to approve Permanent Rules of the House for the 2025-2026 biennium. (Photo by Andrew VonBank) DISCLAIMER: On Jan. 24, 2025, the Minnesota Supreme Court held that 68 members are necessary to constitute a quorum of the House. This webpage may reflect proceedings that occur...
Stronger reporting requirements focus of anti-fraud bill
By Mike Cook
Rep. Ben Davis presents HF2 to the House State Government Finance and Policy Committee Jan. 23. The bill would require mandatory suspected fraud reporting by state agency employees. (Photo by Andrew VonBank) DISCLAIMER: On Jan. 24, 2025, the Minnesota Supreme Court held that 68 members are necessary to constitute a quorum of the House. This webpage may reflect proceedings that occur...
Modification would allow Minnesota schools to opt out of READ Act mandates
By Brian Basham
Rep. Peggy Bennett presents HF6, a bill to modify the Read Act, to the House Education Policy Committee Jan. 22. Bennett, the committee chair, is flanked by Rep. Patricia Mueller and Rep. Ben Bakeberg. (Photo by Michele Jokinen) DISCLAIMER: On Jan. 24, 2025, the Minnesota Supreme Court held that 68 members are necessary to constitute a quorum of the House. This webpage may reflect proceedings that occur...
Desire to ‘make our communities feel safer’ is impetus for wide-ranging crime bill
By Tim Walker
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher testifies before the House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee during a Jan. 22 discussion of a crime bill sponsored by Rep. Paul Novotny, left. (Photo by Andrew VonBank) DISCLAIMER: On Jan. 24, 2025, the Minnesota Supreme Court held that 68 members are necessary to constitute a quorum of the House. This webpage may reflect proceedings that occur...
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