Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Lawmakers pass, governor signs compromise MNLARS funding bill
By Jonathan Avise
Gov. Dayton signs legislation that would appropriate $10 million for more MNLARS fixes and strict oversight of the project’s progress.
Committee considers grant program to improve school building safety
By Rachel Kats
As the relentless wave of school violence continues, lawmakers continue to propose a range of options to help school districts stop it.
Sponsored by Rep. Jenifer Loon (R-Ede...
Still no voting for felons on probation
By Mike Cook
A close committee vote means certain Minnesotans still can’t cast a ballot.
Under current law, a person convicted of a felony cannot vote while behind bars or out on probati...
Nearly $26 million sought for multi-county medical examiner's office
By Zach Kayser
Autopsies for a sizeable portion of the state’s population could be performed at a new Hennepin County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office.
More could qualify for beginning farmer tax credits
By Jonathan Mohr
A bill would make a number of policy and technical changes to statutes, including a revision that would expand access to Beginning Farmer Tax Credits to spouses and family members of farmers.
Bill to rescue smoking cessation program advances with bipartisan support
By Zach Kayser
Tobacco lawsuit settlement money may keep going toward statewide smoking cessation.
The House Health and Human Services Reform Committee approved HF3291, as amended, Thursda...
Legislators aim to close off-road DWI loophole
By Michael Strasburg
Tragedy struck Chisago Lake in January when an 8-year-old boy ice fishing with his family was struck and killed by a drunk snowmobiler.
Proposal would help fund cybersecurity measures in state government
By Melissa Turtinen
Cybersecurity has been underfunded in the state, which puts citizens’ data at risk, some House members say.
‘Delete friend request’: Bill would bar employers from accessing employees’ social media accounts
By Ricky Campbell
Employers would be barred from accessing workers’ personal social media accounts under a bill making its way through the Legislature.
House, Senate agree to MNLARS funding compromise
By Jonathan Avise
The conference committee on SF3133 reached a compromise that would appropriate $9.65 million in Fiscal Year 2018 to the Department of Public Safety to continue work on improving the glitch-ridden computer system.
Omnibus transportation policy bill proposes sweeping changes to Met Council
By Jonathan Avise
The bill would change the size and makeup of the regional planning body, alter how the agency’s finances are monitored by the state, and change the way it can pay for capital maintenance costs.
Funding increases for student mental health finds bipartisan support
By Rachel Kats
As lawmakers continue to look for ways to improve school safety, strengthening mental health services for students is one approach that’s receiving bipartisan support.
Committee considers offering tax credits to Hollywood
By Michael Strasburg
The film industry has evolved significantly since “The Mighty Ducks” and “Grumpy Old Men” were filmed in Minnesota in the 1990s. As a result, lawmakers are aiming to incentivize...
Proposed grants would turn emerald ash borer-infected trees into biomass fuel
By Melissa Turtinen
Held over by a committee is a bill that would establish a grant program to process diseased trees removed from public land in Xcel Energy’s coverage area and turn them into heat and renewable energy at the St. Paul Cogeneration facility.
Cameras in the courtroom? Consent would be required by many under proposal in House
By Mike Cook
HF3436 would prohibit, in most cases, the recording or broadcast of any criminal matter without the express consent of the defendant, victim, prosecutor and witness under subpoena along with permission from the presiding judge.
