Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
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Want to give the state a monetary gift? There could be a website for that
By Ricky Campbell
HF4016 would require Minnesota Management and Budget to establish and maintain a website allowing people to give money to the state.
Tax bill could close loophole for online lodging providers
By Michael Strasburg
Proposal aims to apply lodging taxes to accommodation intermediaries and other related lodging services.
Northstar extension bill gives hope to St. Cloud — but no funds
By Jonathan Avise
HF1722, sponsored by Rep. Jim Knoblach (R-St. Cloud), would direct the Department of Transportation to enter into negotiations with BNSF Railway on extending the Northstar line from Big Lake to St. Cloud.
Marital exception could disappear in sexual misconduct cases
By Mike Cook
A plan to close the so-called marital exception in criminal sexual misconduct cases was held over by a House committee.
Omnibus agriculture policy bill approved despite controversial provision
By Jonathan Mohr
A provision that would prohibit the Department of Agriculture from adopting mandatory rules for nitrogen fertilizer without approval by the Legislature caused a split in the usu...
State prohibition of local bans on to-go containers heads for House Floor
By Melissa Turtinen
A bill to prohibit cities, towns and counties from regulating, banning or imposing a fee on “auxiliary containers” from restaurants and retailers narrowly received committee approval.
Court technology fee could be made permanent
By Mike Cook
Five years ago, state courts were permitted to add a $2 technology fee on certain filings. A House bill would make that permanent.
Proposed health care interpreter registry passes HHS committee
By Zach Kayser
A bill approved Tuesday aims to make sure health care language interpreters are up to snuff before new Americans entrust them with being a go-between in their relationship with their doctor.
House panel advances bill to allow construction on controversial pipeline
By Melissa Turtinen
The years-long debate on whether to replace Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 oil pipeline across northern Minnesota could be coming to an end a little sooner than expected.
U of M seeks $10m in bid for 2018-19 tuition freeze
By Rachel Kats
HF3899, sponsored by Rep. Regina Barr (R-Inver Grove Heights), would appropriate $10 million to the university to freeze their tuition for the 2018-19 school year.
'Safe Seniors Act' targets fraud before it happens
By Ricky Campbell
'Safe Seniors Act' would allow broker dealers and investment advisors to report suspected financial exploitation to the Department of Commerce or the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center
Environment committee approves new peer review requirements
By Michael Strasburg
HF3120 would require new and revised water quality standards to include technical support documents proving a scientific basis and that the standard has undergone external, scientific peer review.
Proposed nurse license reciprocity heats up committee meetings
By Zach Kayser
A bill attempting to make it easier for out-of-state nurses to work in Minnesota drew opposition Tuesday from the main nurses’ union in the state on the grounds it would erode local standards.
Bill aims to change fire code to ensure safe barn weddings
By Mike Cook
HF4023 would require the office to inspect “places of public accommodation” every three years to ensure fire code compliance.
Residential-based businesses could see online look-up protections
By Ricky Campbell
Security concerns for one Eden Prairie business owner could translate into more protective measures for home-based business owners throughout Minnesota.
