House Public Information Services produces online content and print publications designed to make the legislative process understandable and accessible to the public.
Legislative Information Manual
This resource is an introductory guide to the legislative process. It
begins with a description of the state government structure and continues
with a detailed explanation of the law-making process.
Session Daily
Session Daily, an online news source, is updated daily during session with the day's House actions, and when news from the House warrants. An electronic notification list announces daily updates.
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Minnesota State Government Series
The nine-part Minnesota State Government Series is an easy-to-understand series of publications about the state, its history, its symbols and its three branches of government.
New Laws
New Laws summarizes newly enacted laws, vetoed bills and certain proposals that did not pass into
law during a given legislative session. Produced for the web after each session, it includes a
search function that will help viewers easily locate a story.
Capitol Steps
Capitol Steps: From Idea to Law (A young person's guide to the legislative process) -
is a 16-page booklet explaining, in a simple, straightforward manner, how a bill moves from an idea to law. Capitol Steps is intended as a resource for junior high school students.
Ways and Means Committee OKs House budget resolution (4/1/2025 6:47:00 PM) Bill seeks $96.5 million annually to secure funding for early learning scholarships (4/1/2025 6:34:00 PM) Education policy bill tackles teacher shortages, student health (4/1/2025 6:26:00 PM) House public safety committee begins work on omnibus policy bill (4/1/2025 6:19:00 PM) Legislators hear bill aiming to close racial gap in homeownership (4/1/2025 6:11:00 PM) House environment panel considers year-round bass fishing season (4/1/2025 5:49:00 PM) Residency requirement proposed for Minnesota college aid program (4/1/2025 5:36:00 PM) Legislation proposes state policies on large data centers (4/1/2025 4:56:00 PM) Omnibus state government bill aims to tighten reins on fraudulent spending (4/1/2025 2:24:00 PM) Workforce committee considers funding boost to youth employment programs (4/1/2025 2:10:00 PM) Conversions from commercial to housing in Minneapolis, St. Paul could get a boost from TIF (4/1/2025 1:38:00 PM)
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