Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Public weighs in on reinsurance, but no finalized plan this week
By Ricky Campbell
With separate proposals from each legislative chamber pining for approval, lawmakers on Friday began their work to reconcile differences in a state-based reinsurance program the...
Omnibus education finance bill approved during contentious hearing
By Nick Longworth
After receiving sharp criticism from Gov. Mark Dayton, an education finance proposal likely to promote plenty of debate has taken another step in its journey.
Approved as am...
Ag committee approves omnibus agriculture finance bill
By Jonathan Mohr
The bill would appropriate more than $100 million during the upcoming biennium and also contains a number of policy provisions.
Soccer stadium help attached to omnibus tax bill heading to Ways and Means
By Lee Ann Schutz
The House omnibus tax bill grew in scope Friday with a couple of amendments — one that would provide some tax exemptions for the proposed St. Paul soccer stadium, and another th...
Omnibus environment bill clears first hurdle
By Jonathan Mohr
Environment committee approved the legislation Friday and referred the $800 million bill to the House Ways and Means Committee.
Omnibus jobs and energy bill mixes shrimp farming, nuclear payments
By Chris Steller
Minnesota could see small-to-sizable shifts in how government is organized and what it spends money on in the areas of energy and economic development over the next two years.
Omnibus transportation bill starts its drive toward House Floor
By Jonathan Avise
The House Transportation Finance Committee approved an omnibus transportation bill Thursday that the legislation’s Republican sponsor says marks a critical step forward for road and bridge funding in the state.
Higher ed finance bill offers funding increases, debt help for students
By Nick Longworth
Focused on investing in the future and helping students receive an affordable education, legislators are looking to ensure funding stays stable for post-secondary instituti...
Simplified reimbursement measures sought for short-term crisis stays
By Tory Cooney
Advocates say long application process blocks funding for facilities that help people in a mental health crisis.
Omnibus tax bill priorities lay out $1.3 billion in tax relief
By Lee Ann Schutz
With a proposed $450 million shift in sales taxes to fund road and bridge projects, future of transportation funding bill is linked to passage of this tax bill.
Aging voting equipment could get $14 million makeover
By Ricky Campbell
After the federal government purchased new voting equipment for everyone following the 2000 election through the Help America Vote Act, equipment necessary for a basic civic engagement is rapidly deteriorating.
Omnibus environment bill spares EQB, but makes significant changes
By Jonathan Mohr
As amended, HF888 would make over $800 million in direct appropriations during the upcoming biennium and make a number of other policy changes.
Omnibus public safety bill calls for more spending; gun, protester changes
By Mike Cook
The omnibus public safety bill calls for more funding headed to state’s courts and Corrections and Public Safety departments; peace officers would be able to carry guns at a sporting venue; and penalties would be toughened for protesters who block freeways.
Proposals for e-filing state taxes, early education director merge into one bill
By Chris Steller
A plan to create a new system allowing individuals to file their state income tax returns online for free, as well as create a government position to oversee early education and...
Metro officials, transit agencies warn of big setbacks under GOP transportation plan
By Jonathan Avise
The House Republican omnibus transportation bill released Tuesday would give road and bridge funding a big boost, but Twin Cities transit officials say it would mean big cuts for bus service
