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The 2014 session is scheduled to begin Feb. 25, 2014
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House Public Information Services produces online content and print publications designed to make the legislative process understandable and accessible to the public.
Legislative Information Manual
This resource is an introductory guide to the legislative process. It
begins with a description of the state government structure and continues
with a detailed explanation of the law-making process.
Session Daily
Session Daily, an online news source, is updated daily during session with the day's House actions, and when news from the House warrants. An electronic notification list announces daily updates.
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Minnesota State Government Series
The nine-part Minnesota State Government Series is an easy-to-understand series of publications about the state, its history, its symbols and its three branches of government.
New Laws
New Laws summarizes newly enacted laws, vetoed bills and certain proposals that did not pass into
law during a given legislative session.
Produced for the web after each session, it includes a
search function that will help viewers easily locate a story.
Capitol Steps
Capitol Steps: From Idea to Law (A younger person's guide to the legislative process) - A 16-page booklet explaining, in a simple, straightforward manner, how a bill moves from an idea to law. Capitol Steps is intended as a resource for junior high school students.
Session Weekly
For archives of the nonpartisan magazine,
click here.
Session Daily
Select House committee to start work on curbing drug use (6/5/2013) Starting Line: Recap of 2013 Session (5/24/2013) A letter from Editor Lee Ann Schutz (5/23/2013) Innovative ideas brewing to house nearly 900 aging veterans (5/22/2013) What now for all those leftover bills? (5/22/2013) New taxes, same-sex marriage mark 2013 session (5/21/2013) Property tax relief, new fourth tier rate highlight conferred tax bill (5/20/2013) Transportation policy bill pedals toward governor’s OK (5/20/2013) State could conduct pilot of electronic voter registration system (5/20/2013) Keeping up with advances in optometry services (5/20/2013) Costly campaign messaging could get influx of cash (5/20/2013)
Photography
This week's slideshow,
photo gallery and
Capitol area images
Publications
- Election Directory - Directories of the House members-elect from 2012 back to 2001.
- Minnesota House and Senate members (2013-2014) - A roster of all House and Senate members, their office and phone numbers.
- House committee roster (2013-2014) - A listing of House committee membership, staff, meeting rooms and times.
- House members demographic profiles
- Minnesota State Symbols Coloring Book - Designed for preschool and elementary-aged youth, this publication provides information about the state's 16 symbols.
- Minnesota House of Representatives Puzzle Book - Designed for youth ages 9-13, the Minnesota House of Representatives Puzzle Book makes learning facts about the legislative process challenging but fun.
Informational Brochures
- Committees-At the center of the legislative process - A tri-fold brochure describing a committee's role in the legislative process and how to testify at a committee.
- Come to the Capitol - Information to help plan a visit to the State Capitol, including tour group information, parking tips, driving directions, cafeterias and a Capitol Complex map.
- Follow That Bill - A how-to guide for following bills online, including creating a personal bill-tracker through the MyBills service.
- Tune into your Minnesota Legislature - Information about television and other video services provided by House Public Information Services.
Other
- Minnesota state and federal offices (2013) - Contact information for Minnesota's eight members of the U.S. House of Representatives, its two U.S. senators, Minnesota's constitutional officers and other key contacts within state government and the Legislature.
- State fair poll results (2012) - Each year at the Minnesota State Fair, House Public Information Services conducts an informal, unscientific poll of fairgoers.
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