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Appeal of class action certification Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed a bill because, he said, the provisions are not consistent with the court’s recommendations for effectively addressing small claims. SF0149/HF0211/CH118 (view full story) |
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Statute of limitations remains unchanged Among the package of four tort reform bills vetoed by the governor near the start of session, was one that would have shortened the state’s statute of limitations from six years to four years. SF0373/HF0654/CH119 (view full story) |
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Attorneys’ fees in award consideration Governor vetoed a bill out of concern that it would make “it more difficult for average citizens to defend themselves against powerful interest.” SF0429/HF0747/CH120 (view full story) |
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Lowering interest rates on judgments During the early weeks of session, Republicans put forward a package of tort reform bills as part of their Reform 2.0 initiative. They were the first bills of 2012 to reach the governor’s desk, and the first to be vetoed. SF0530/HF0770/CH121 (view full story) |
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Dayton vetoes ‘Castle Doctrine’/’Stand your Ground’ bill Siding with most of Minnesota’s law enforcement and public safety organizations, Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed a bill that would have expanded citizens’ rights to use defensive force HF1467/SF1357/CH126 (view full story) |
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Public employee definition change vetoed The governor vetoed a bill that would have changed the statutory definition of “public employee” by removing an age restriction on interns. SF0134/HF0212/CH129 (view full story) |
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Contested cases bill vetoed A plan to give administrative law judges the final say in contested cases involving state agencies did not meet the approval of Gov. Mark Dayton. HF1560/SF0993/CH133 (view full story) |
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Contingency planning vetoed A vetoed bill would had agencies analyze the risks and recommend strategies to mitigate the impact of a potential loss of federal funds. HF0545/SF1600/CH140 (view full story) |
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Dayton vetoes school shift plan Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed a contentious bill that seeks to repay money owed to the schools. HF2083/SF2492/CH154 (view full story) |
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Met Council staggered terms A plan to re-establish staggered four-year fixed terms of Metropolitan Council members has been nixed by Gov. Mark Dayton. SF2014/HF2404/CH158 (view full story) |
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Successor liability still stands The legislation would have “fundamentally and unfairly” altered state law regarding corporate successor liability, Dayton wrote in his veto letter. SF1236/HF1418/CH168 (view full story) |
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Union dues receives veto Minnesota does not currently have a child care union, but Dayton signed an executive order last November calling for an election to decide whether providers wanted a union. However, the vote was stalled when a Ramsey County judge issued a temporary restraining order. HF1766/SF1630/CH190 (view full story) |
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Education rule enforcement vetoed Gov. Mark Dayton has vetoed a bill aiming to render unenforceable any unadopted policies, guidelines or other pronouncements fitting the description of official rules from the commissioner of education. SF2183/HF2596/CH191 (view full story) |
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Insurance changes vetoed Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed a bill that would have required local governments’ approval before their employees could join the Public Employees Insurance Program. SF0247/HF0371/CH213 (view full story) |
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Outsourcing bill vetoed The Department of Administration will not be allowed to contract for waste removal if state employees are able and available to do the work themselves. HF1812/SF1846/CH214 (view full story) |
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E-Verify bill vetoed Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed a measure that would have required all new hires in state government to submit to a check through to confirm whether they are legally authorized to work in the United States. HF1976/SF1842/CH221 (view full story) |
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No licensing for abortion clinics A bill sponsored by Rep. Mary Liz Holberg (R-Lakeville) and Sen. Claire Robling (R-Jordan) would have required a clinic or health center that performs at least 10 abortions a month to be licensed and inspected by the department. SF1921/HF2340/CH233 (view full story) |
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Fireworks expansion is a dud Minnesotans wanting to celebrate the Fourth of July with some personal pyrotechnics will have to remain satisfied with sparklers. SF1694/HF1774/CH243 (view full story) |
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Union contract changes vetoed The terms of public-sector labor contracts can be extended even if they provide automatic pay or benefit increases. HF1974/SF2078/CH245 (view full story) |
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Administering an abortion pill A bill sponsored by Rep. Mary Liz Holberg (R-Lakeville) and Sen. Claire Robling (R-Jordan) would have required a clinic or health center that performs at least 10 abortions a month to be licensed and inspected by the department. HF2341/SF1912/CH252 (view full story) |
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Request to join compact denied Vetoed bill asked Congress to return the state’s share of health care funds. SF1933/HF2339/CH256 (view full story) |
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Annuity assurance changes Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed a bill that he said does not provide the necessary protections for seniors or enough accountability for insurance companies. HF1134/SF0877/CH261 (view full story) |
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Redrawn lines to stay as is Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed a bill that would have clarified the line in Senate District 49. HF2821/SF2424/CH265 (view full story) |
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Teacher layoff policy won’t change Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed one of the most contentious education bills of the session. The so-called “Last In, First Out” bill changed the basis for the procedure of teacher layoffs. HF1870/SF1690/CH274 (view full story) |
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Rulemaking stays as is Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed a bill that would set limits on state agency rulemaking authority. HF0203/SF0261/CH275 (view full story) |
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Trust accounts plan gets vetoed A plan to authorize the use of trust accounts to pay for health insurance premiums was met with a gubernatorial veto. HF0008/SF0032/CH276 (view full story) |
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No extra academic oversight Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed a plan that would have required legislative approval to any changes or revisions to the academic standards or graduation requirements after they’ve gone into rulemaking. SF1656/HF1847/CH281 (view full story) |
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Fire sprinklers in new construction Snuffed out by a gubernatorial veto was a bill that would have prevented a requirement to install fire sprinklers in homes. SF1717/HF2087/CH284 (view full story) |
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Targeted tax relief for businesses comes at others’ expense Session’s success was conditioned on passage of a bonding bill, a new stadium to house the Vikings, and business property tax relief. HF2337/SF1972/CH285 (view full story) |
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Labor contract changes vetoed A measure that would have given the Legislature greater involvement in state labor contract negotiations was vetoed by Gov. Mark Dayton. SF1755/HF1977/CH291 (view full story) |