Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Conference committee votes to restore legislative funding with no strings attached
By Ricky Campbell
Lawmakers on Wednesday night took their first steps in restoring funding to the legislative branch after the state Supreme Court sided with Gov. Mark Dayton and his use of a line-item veto that wiped away the House and Senate’s operating budgets.
Tax committee sets its sights on federal conformity
By Michael Strasburg
Filing state income taxes will be much more complex and costly for individuals and businesses if the Legislature does not respond to recent changes in the federal tax code.
A short 2018 session is off the starting block — what comes next?
By Ricky Campbell
The House welcomed its newest member, and party leaders outlined their priorities on the first day of the 2018 session.
Could Sunday liquor sales help fund treatment programs?
By HPIS Staff
This week's Starting Line looks at a bill that would require sales taxes generated by off-sale Sunday liquor sales to go toward funding chemical dependency treatment programs.
MN Index: 2018 session preview
By Mike Cook
Number of legislative days in a biennium 120
Number available for this year 58
Date by which members must complete their work May 21
...
Applebaum will not seek reelection
By Jonathan Mohr
Rep. Jon Applebaum (DFL-Minnetonka) said Friday he will not run for re-election in 2018.
First elected in 2014 to represent District 44B, Applebaum thanked his constituents,...
2018 session: How to stay connected
By Jonathan Mohr
Here's how you can stay in touch with what's happening at the State Capitol during the 2018 session.
Lawmakers see some agreement heading into 2018 session; smooth sailing no guarantee
By Jonathan Mohr
Legislative leaders say the state’s financial situation may be stronger than recently predicted, but that news likely won’t make their work any easier when the 2018 session begi...
Plan proffered for agricultural land school tax fairness
By Mike Cook
Under current law, farmers with large swaths of land can pay far more for debt service on school levies than someone residing in a single-family home in a small community, even ...
Munson wins District 23B special election
By Jonathan Mohr
The Republican handily defeated his DFL challenger garnering nearly 60 percent of the vote.
Johnson appointed chairman of House Public Safety Committee
By Jonathan Mohr
Rep. Brian Johnson (R-Cambridge) has been named chair of the House Public Safety and Security Policy and Finance Committee.
House panel considers measure to fund government in case of future shutdowns
By Jonathan Avise
A proposal sponsored by Rep. Randy Jessup (R-Shoreview) and heard Thursday in the House Ways and Means Committee would provide continuing appropriations for core government operations.
House creates subcommittee to address workplace respect issues
By Mike Cook
The group will be a subcommittee of the House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee. House Majority Leader Joyce Peppin (R-Rogers), the rules committee chair, will also chair the subcommittee.
Bly to not seek re-election in District 20B
By Mike Cook
Ten years in the Minnesota House will be enough for Rep. David Bly (DFL-Northfield).
“It’s a difficult decision to leave the work I love doing and pursue other opportunities...
Lawmakers make bipartisan push to tackle sex trafficking
By HPIS Staff
A bipartisan group of House and Senate lawmakers said Monday they would introduce legislation during the coming 2018 session
