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Press releases from House Public Information Services (all in PDF format)
- Rep. Gottwalt announced intention to resign (Jan. 4, 2013)
- House assistant leadership positions filled (Dec. 17, 2012)
- New majority lays out committee structure (Nov. 16, 2012)
- Thissen is DFL choice for speaker (Nov. 8, 2012)
- DFL takes control of the House (Nov. 7, 2012)
- Directory of newly elected Minnesota House of Representatives to be available (Nov. 1, 2012)
- Redesigned legislative website is unveiled (Nov. 1, 2012)
- Results of the 2012 Minnesota House of Representatives State Fair Opinion Poll (Sept. 4, 2012)
- House members at the 2012 Minnesota State Fair (Aug. 28, 2012)
- Publication of Session Weekly news magazine to cease (July 10, 2012)
- House members who will not seek re-election in 2012 (June 7, 2012)
- Susan Allen elected to District 61B (Jan. 11, 2012)
- 2012 House committee membership changes (Jan. 23, 2012)
- 2012 Minnesota House of Representatives Session Schedule (Dec. 14, 2011)
- House members at the 2011 Minnesota State Fair (Aug. 19, 2011)
- Links to help you stay informed
- House committee chairs named (Nov. 17, 2010)
- New majority lays out committee structure (Nov. 16, 2010)
- House DFL names caucus leadership (Nov. 16, 2010)
- Zellers is Republican choice for speaker (Nov. 8, 2010)
- 2010 House Election Results (Nov. 3, 2010)
- Election Directory to be available (Oct. 29, 2010)
- House members at the 2010 Minnesota State Fair (Aug. 19, 2010)
- House members not seeking re-election in 2010 (June 2, 2010)
- House members at the 2009 Minnesota State Fair (Aug. 19, 2009)
- Zellers chosen to lead House Republicans (July 1, 2009)
- 2009 GOP leadership to remain the same (Nov. 17, 2008)
- 2009 DFL leadership to remain the same (Nov. 7, 2008)
- 2008 election results (Nov. 5, 2008)
- House members at the Fair in 2008 (Aug. 13, 2008)
- House members not seeking re-election in 2008 (June 27, 2008)
- 2008 session to begin. (Jan. 30, 2008)
- Drazkowski to be sworn in. (Aug. 14, 2007)
- Drazkowski elected. (Aug. 8, 2007)
- New members elected to the House of Representatives. (Nov. 8, 2006)
- Members of the Minnesota House who are not seeking re-election in 2006. (July 25, 2006)
- Committee deadlines set for 2006 session (Jan. 27, 2006)
- Haws sworn in as newest House member (Jan. 19, 2006)
- Haws to be sworn into office Jan. 19, 2006 (Jan. 12, 2006)
- Haws expected to be sworn into office Jan. 9, 2006 (Dec. 28, 2005)
- News about the House of Representatives at the 2005 State Fair (Aug. 17, 2005)
Press releases for Select New Laws (all in PDF format)
- New Laws that are effective Jan. 1, 2013
- New Laws that are effective August 1, 2012
- New Laws that are effective July 1, 2012
- New Laws that are effective Jan. 1, 2012
- New Laws that are effective Aug. 1, 2011
- New Laws that are effective July 1, 2011
- New Laws that are effective Jan. 1, 2011
- New Laws that are effective Aug. 1, 2010
- New Laws that are effective July 1, 2010
- New Laws that are effective Jan. 1, 2010
- New Laws that are effective Aug. 1, 2009
- New Laws that are effective July 1, 2009
- New Laws that are effective Jan. 1, 2009
- New Laws that are effective Aug. 1, 2008
- New Laws that are effective July 1, 2008
- New Laws that are effective Jan. 1, 2008
- New Laws that are effective Aug. 1, 2007
- New Laws that are effective July 1, 2007
- New Laws that are effective Jan. 1, 2007
- New Laws that are effective Aug. 1, 2006
- New Laws that are effective July 1, 2006
- New Laws that are effective Jan. 1, 2006
- New Laws that are effective Aug. 1, 2005
- New Laws that are effective July 1, 2005
- New Laws that are effective Jan. 1, 2005
- New Laws that are effective Aug. 1, 2004
- New Laws that are effective July 1, 2004
- New Laws that are effective Jan. 1, 2004
- New Laws that are effective Aug. 1, 2003
- New Laws that are effective July 1, 2003
- New Laws that are effective Jan. 1, 2003
- New Laws that are effective Aug. 1, 2002
- New Laws that are effective July 1, 2002
Session Daily
Bonding 101 shared with capital investment committee (1/10/2013) Closing achievement gap is education priority (1/10/2013) Drought, fracking could top environment agenda (1/10/2013) Transportation task force report will get committee hearing (1/10/2013) First House bill would repay borrowed school funds (1/10/2013) DFL leaders discuss plans to tackle budget challenges ahead (1/9/2013) Health Insurance Exchange bill announced (1/9/2013) Special elections set to fill two House seats (1/8/2013) Ordinary people take extraordinary oath of office (1/8/2013) Ag’s importance diminished by committee structure, member suggests (1/8/2013) Session’s opening day ceremonies to be streamed online (1/7/2013)
Photography
Live Video
Event Schedule
House Ways and Means Committee
Monday, January 14 2013 10:00 AM
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Introductions of members and staff, and overview of committee procedures.
Overview of November Economic Forecast and fiscal cliff issues by Minnesota Management and Budget.
House State Government Finance and Veterans Affairs Committee
Monday, January 14 2013 12:30 PM
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First Day:.
• Begin Building.
• Philosophy.
• Announcements.
• Expectations.
• Agencies/Accounts.
• Issues, challenges and opportunities facing the committee and its accounts in 2013 and beyond.
House floor session
Monday, January 14 2013 3:00 PM
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House floor session
News and Notes
Bill Introductions HF1-HF54
New Member Interviews
Get to know the new faces in the House. Check out our new member video interviews to get acquainted as the 2013 session gets under way.
Today’s featured new members:
Rep. Jason Isaacson (DFL-Shoreview)
Rep. JoAnn Ward (DFL-Woodbury)
Rep. Nick Zerwas (R-Elk River)
Be sure to log onto the House Public Information Services YouTube page to watch all of our new member interviews.
Save the date
Gov. Mark Dayton plans to deliver his State of the State address to the House and Senate at 7 p.m. Feb. 6. Dayton has requested the time in a letter to legislative leaders.
It marks the second straight year that the state’s top official will deliver the address in the evening.
The governor has another key date upcoming in his calendar. By Jan. 22, he must present his proposed budget for solving the state’s projected $1.1 billion deficit.
New Session Resources
A roster of House committee membership, staff, meeting rooms and regular meeting times is now available.
Available now: The combined election directory for the House and Senate, which contains members’ photos, bios and contact information. (It will be updated as more information becomes available.)
The Legislative Information Manual is an introductory guide to the legislative process, including an explanation of the structure of state government a detailed guide to how laws are made.
Press Releases
- New Laws Effective Jan. 1, 2013
- House assistant leadership named
- Explore the new House Website
- New majority lays out committee structure
- Daudt chosen to lead Republicans
- Thissen is DFL choice for speaker
- DFL takes control of the House
- Directory of newly elected Minnesota House of Representatives to be available
- Redesigned legislative website is unveiled
- Publication of Session Weekly to cease
- 2012 State Fair Opinion Poll Results
- More...