Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Legal presumption for child support modifications would flip under bill OK’d in House
By Ricky Campbell
The House passed a bill Monday that would reverse a legal presumption to child support law.
Starting Line: Providing mental health care for college students
By HPIS Staff
This week on Starting Line we learn about a proposal from Rep. Laurie Halverson (DFL-Eagan) which would, in part, direct the Minnesota State system to provide free mental health care services for current students.
House passes ‘Safe Seniors Act’ to protect seniors, vulnerable citizens from fraud
By Ricky Campbell
Proponents of a bill passed by the House Monday said the state needs more tools to protect Minnesota’s senior citizens and vulnerable population from financial fraud.
Subcommittee recommends changes to expand House policy to ‘eliminate harassment’
By Melissa Turtinen
A proposed policy change aims to “eliminate harassment and discrimination” in the House of Representatives and protect members, staff and the public.
Week in Review: April 16-20
By Jonathan Mohr
When lawmakers return to work Monday they will have 28 days until the constitutional deadline for the Legislature to adjourn.
With House Floor sessions likely Monday through...
Property tax division report would cut aid to sanctuary cities
By Michael Strasburg
A controversial provision that would cut local government aid to sanctuary cities is included in the division report for the House Property Taxes and Local Government Finance Division, following extensive debate and testimony.
Omnibus jobs and energy finance bill gets initial approval
By Melissa Turtinen
After three days of hearings, the omnibus job growth and energy affordability finance bill is on the move.
House committee approves omnibus health finance bill
By Zach Kayser
Dozens of amendments were offered and many hours of discussion took place before the omnibus health and human services finance bill was finalized.
House transportation panel advances omnibus finance package
By Jonathan Avise
An omnibus transportation finance bill that would pump another $101 million into transportation projects across the state over the remainder of the biennium is continuing to motor toward the House Floor.
House OK’s aid to deputy registrars hit hard by MNLARS woes
By Jonathan Avise
Help could be on the way for deputy registrars who were hammered by last year’s disastrous rollout of the state’s new motor vehicle license and registration system.
State law could require motorists to move over for emergency vehicles in more situations
By Jonathan Avise
Minnesota’s “move over law” would be broadened under a bill passed Thursday off the House Floor.
Safe at Home program technical changes passed by House
By Ricky Campbell
The House passed a bill 124-0 Thursday that would make a number of technical changes intended to improve the state’s Safe at Home program.
Environment committee moves omnibus bill forward with split-voice vote
By Michael Strasburg
The omnibus environment and natural resources finance bill cleared its first hurdle Thursday as the House Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance committee approved HF3502, as amended, after two days of discussion and testimony.
Administration says there’s trouble ahead with omnibus state government finance bill
By Ricky Campbell
Dayton administration officials say that the omnibus state government finance bill is headed for the governor's veto pen
Education panel OKs omnibus finance bill that includes special ed funding
By Rachel Kats
After finding common ground on special education funding and a controversial summative school-rating system, the House Education Finance Committee approved the omnibus education finance bill Wednesday evening.
