It was a short week as lawmakers began their Easter Break Wednesday evening, but many committees were able to meet at least once before taking some much-needed time away.
House offices will be closed on March 29 and, no April Fools here, members won’t officially return until a noon floor session April 2. Committees will resume meeting that afternoon as well.
Have a safe, enjoyable break and here’s a look back at what happened over the last few days.
BUDGET
Ways and Means Committee OKs proposed $512 million supplemental budget on party-line vote
https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/18226
BUSINESS AND COMMERCE
Commerce panel advances cannabis policy bill, tweaking landmark 2023 legislation
https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/18242
Medicinal cannabis users could benefit from increased home-grow limits
https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/18227
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
With 2026 Special Olympics USA Games on way to Minnesota, organizers seek help from state to clear final funding hurdle
https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/18238
EDUCATION
Funding proposed for grant program to develop cultural studies materials for Minnesota schools
https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/18240
Hourly school employees seek compensation for e-learning days
https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/18239
Bill aims to help seasonal, recreational property-heavy school districts manage low tax bases
https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/18231
EMPLOYMENT
Committee sends labor policy bill to the House Floor
https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/18233
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Increasing popularity of off-roading requires better trail planning, legislator says
https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/18237
ENERGY
Warmed by waste: Counties could reap fuel from food scraps
https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/18243
Bill seeks to remove funding barriers for renewable energy projects
https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/18235
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Advocates tell lawmakers Minnesota needs better accessibility to disability services
https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/18236
Legislation would have insurance companies cover cost of prosthetic devices
https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/18234
Lawmaker seeks to boost program that delivers small grants with a big impact to child care facilities
https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/18228
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Paper or plastic? House bill proposes to bin ban on local bag laws
https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/18230
PUBLIC SAFETY
Bill to promote more prison visitors could lead to better post-release outcomes, advocates say
https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/18232
TRANSPORTATION
Rumble strip requirement gets hearing in House transportation committee
https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/18229