About the House Public Information Services Office
Mission Statement
The mission of Minnesota House of Representatives Public Information Services department is to provide credible and timely nonpartisan services that inform the general public of legislative actions, educate the public about the legislative process, and encourage public participation in the Minnesota Legislature.
About the department
We meet our mission by providing services in four main areas: Information and Outreach, Photography, Publications and Television.
Information and Outreach
House Public Information Services serves
as the general information contact point for the House of Representatives.
Answers to hundreds of questions are provided weekly to the public, such as who
their representatives are, what district they live in, when and where
legislative meetings are held, the status of bills and where to find how members
voted on specific legislation.
Services include:
- Workshops and presentations to organizations regarding the House
- Schedules of committee hearings and floor sessions
- A House of Representatives booth at the Minnesota State Fair
- Educational materials about the Legislature and the legislative process
Photography
House Public Information Services
photographers document House activities, including floor sessions, committee
hearings, press conferences and special events. They accept assignments from
House political caucuses, staff and other departments. Services provided by the
photographers include:
- House member "official" and candid photographs
- Photographs of members with constituents who come to the State Capitol
- Photographs for a variety of printed and online publications
Publications
Publication staff produces a variety of
publications for all ages that cover issues before the Legislature; provide
education about the legislative process; and offer information for those who
want to participate in the process. Some of the publications produced include:
- Legislative directories and rosters of elected officials
- Session Daily-electronic alerts when news from the House warrants
- Alerts through Facebook and Twitter when news from the House warrants
- Nonpartisan news releases regarding new laws and other general House information
Television
Television staff provides video coverage of select House activities. Streaming online is an important way for residents to access live video of significant happenings at the House. Services provided include:
- Live and taped unedited coverage of floor sessions and select committee hearings
- Coverage of issue-oriented press conferences and special events
- Video interviews with House members
- Broadcast, cable, mobile and Internet delivery of all programming
- Educational programming available on-demand
- Access to video archives
House Public Information Services seeks to serve as an informational resource for the public, legislators and staff.
Nonpartisan Code of Ethics
House Public Information Services staff are
public servants and have obligations and responsibilities to the general public,
legislators and fellow staff members. Responsibilities are expected to be
performed with the highest level of integrity and honesty.
House Public Information Services staff should be mindful that the public views
them as representatives of the Legislature as an institution. In keeping with
their responsibility to build and uphold the public's trust, staff should
provide accurate, useful and timely information.
House Public Information Services staff should always be vigilant to avoid any
conflicts of interest that may interfere with the work of the institution or be
contrary to the nonpartisan mission of the department. (The following are
examples of conduct that could impair a staff member's nonpartisan status:
serving as a campaign official for a candidate for partisan political office,
writing a letter to the editor in support of or in opposition to a candidate for
partisan political office, acting as a spokesperson for a special interest group
or performing freelance work in partisan political activities.)
Because of the position of responsibility, House Public Information Services
staff are expected to uphold the law and all applicable regulations. Resources
should always be used for the public good, not private gain.
This code is intended to supplement existing policies under which House staff
members are employed. These guidelines do not constitute any legal obligation.
These guidelines are subject to periodic review by the House Public Information
Services director.
Adapted from National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) and NCSL
Legislative Information and Communications Staff guidelines
Session Daily
'Sustained investments' needed to maintain a quality judicial system, say administrators (1/21/2025 5:45:00 PM) Energy committee votes to lift nuclear moratorium, alter renewable deadlines (1/21/2025 4:55:00 PM) First bill approved in 2025 aims to ensure stronger legislative oversight, fiscal management (1/21/2025 11:28:00 AM) Week in Review: Jan. 13-17 (1/17/2025 1:58:00 PM) DFL leaders lay out legislative priorities for 2025 session (1/17/2025 12:45:00 PM) Walz proposes slimmed-down 2026-27 state budget, sales tax changes (1/16/2025 4:40:00 PM) Workforce committee learns of issues with paid time off programs (1/16/2025 3:21:00 PM) Simon says no quorum, Republicans elect Demuth speaker (1/14/2025 2:28:00 PM) House Republicans plan to act as majority, DFL threatens Opening Day absence in power sharing tug-of-war (1/6/2025 3:29:00 PM) District 40B special election scheduled for Jan. 28, 2025 (12/27/2024 3:45:00 PM) 'Deeper dive' into corrections issues focus of public safety informational hearing (12/17/2024 2:31:00 PM)
Photography
This week's slideshow,
photo gallery and
Capitol area images
Live Video
Event Schedule
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee
Wednesday, January 22 2025 1/22/2025 8:15 AM
Watch: Live Event
Office of the Legislative Auditor Performance Audit presentation: Department of Human Services: Outstanding Provider Debt in Minnesota's Medicaid Program
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Wednesday, January 22 2025 1/22/2025 8:15 AM
Watch: Live Event
Member and staff introductions.
Remarks by the Chair.
Minnesota Department of Military Affairs overview.
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs overview.
Commanders Task Force presentation.
County Veterans Service Officers presentation.
House Legacy Finance Committee
Wednesday, January 22 2025 1/22/2025 10:15 AM
Watch: Live Event
Member and staff introductions.
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, Parks and Trails Fund, Clean Water Fund overview.
Legacy reserves update.
Outdoor Heritage Fund/Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council overview.
House Taxes Committee
Wednesday, January 22 2025 1/22/2025 10:15 AM
Watch: Live Event
House Research and Fiscal Analysis departments overviews of taxes.
Session Daily Update
Wednesday, January 22 2025 1/22/2025 11:55 AM
Watch: Live Event
Updates from the House.
House Floor Session
Wednesday, January 22 2025 1/22/2025 12:00 PM
Watch: Live Event
House Floor Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee
Wednesday, January 22 2025 1/22/2025 1:00 PM
Watch: Live Event
HF5 (Joy) Imposition and allocation of certain taxes modified, tax analysis required, retail delivery fee repealed, unlimited Social Security subtraction provided, and report required.
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee
Wednesday, January 22 2025 1/22/2025 1:00 PM
Watch: Live Event
Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board.
League of Minnesota Cities.
Minnesota Association of Townships.
Other entities within the jurisdiction of the committee.
House Health Finance and Policy Committee
Wednesday, January 22 2025 1/22/2025 1:00 PM
Watch: Live Event
Minnesota Hospital Association updates.
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee
Wednesday, January 22 2025 1/22/2025 1:00 PM
Watch: Live Event
Member and staff introductions.
University of Minnesota Agriculture Research, Education, Extension and Technology Transfer overview/report.
University of Minnesota Extension farm safety initiatives.
Opportunities and challenges regarding broadband deployment in Minnesota.
- Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
- Broadband provider presentations.
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee
Wednesday, January 22 2025 1/22/2025 3:00 PM
Watch: Live Event
Childcare regulations.
House Education Policy Committee
Wednesday, January 22 2025 1/22/2025 3:00 PM
Watch: Live Event
Local education perspectives.
HF6 (Bennett) Read Act modified; appropriations cancelled; education innovation provisions modified; education innovation recodified and reorganized; Office of Achievement and Innovation established in the Department of Education; diversity, equity, and inclusion appropriation modified; and school performance reporting system established.
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee
Wednesday, January 22 2025 1/22/2025 3:00 PM
Watch: Live Event
HF7 (Novotny) Bail data and notice provisions modified, mandatory minimum sentences established for sex trafficking offenses, Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission provisions modified, crimes established, criminal penalties imposed, and money appropriated.
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee
Wednesday, January 22 2025 1/22/2025 3:00 PM
Watch: Live Event
Remarks by the Chair.
Housing First Minnesota.
Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities.
Minnesota Multi Housing Association.
Minnesota Housing Partnership.
Greater Minnesota Partnership.
Builders Association of Minnesota.
League of Minnesota Cities.
News and Notes
Bill Introductions: HF1-HF10
2025 Session
The legislative session began Jan. 14, 2025. Members must complete their work by May 19, 2025.
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