The second committee deadline is a seven days away, but next week’s schedule has just a handful of night meetings planned at this point, although several divisions and committees have end-of-the-week gatherings scheduled with agendas that have not yet been announced.
Monday’s 3:30 p.m. floor session features only one bill on the Calendar for the Day, HF85, which would allow emergency services personnel to help patients administer prescription medications in emergency situations.
The House Ways and Means Committee is to adopt its budget resolution for the upcoming biennium after Monday’s session.
But before we look ahead, however, let’s look back at what you may have missed during this busy week.
Check out the latest gallery from House Photography and stay up-to-date on House news and updates throughout the week at Session Daily.
AGRICULTURE
Safety net for grain producers proposed following elevator fraud
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13806
Funding to reduce conflicts between livestock and wolves moves forward
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13788
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Let’s Go Crazy: Legacy dollars could honor Prince with mural
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13801
BONDING
Minnesota Zoo seeks $25 million for infrastructure, exhibit updates
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13805
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
State funds in local revolving loan funds could temporary lift of restrictions
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13782
EDUCATION
Expiring School Readiness Plus program could be made permanent
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13807
Division considers a variety of special education funding proposals
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13786
House passes amended snow day forgiveness bill; sends back to Senate
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13781
ELECTIONS
Nelson wins District 11B special election to replace Rarick
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13794
EMPLOYMENT
Co-working spaces could develop startup community in Greater MN
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13803
Hurdle to employment in recovery programs could be removed
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13800
Labor committee approves bill to help communities attract telecommuters
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13798
ENERGY
Bill would help buses dump the diesel and go electric
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13810
Bill would help you get a charge out of state parks
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13787
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
State assistance proposed for local response to emerald ash borer
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13793
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Tools proposed to fight fraud in state’s Child Care Assistance Program
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13797
Service dogs, family support, financial assistance could help more firefighters with PTSD, lawmakers hear
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13792
Funding could bolster day care facility improvement projects
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13789
House passes sweeping opioid legislation with contentious funding mechanism
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13779
The way PCAs are paid could be changed to improve wages
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13777
Lawmakers consider changes to substitute child care provider policy
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13776
HIGHER EDUCATION
Hunger-free campuses are legislation's goal
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13799
HOUSING
Free voicemail service seeks funds to further help homeless find housing, jobs
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13795
PUBLIC SAFETY
House passes bill that would change legal definition of sexual harassment
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13812
House panel approves ‘more inclusive’ firefighter licensing regulations
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13809
Bill aims to ensure 911 dispatchers can give CPR instructions or transfer to someone who can
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13804
Capitol Flag Program would honor military, public safety officers killed on duty
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13791
After years-long effort, distracted driving bill clears the House
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13780
'Starting Line:' Building trust between peace officers, communities
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13775
RECREATION AND TOURISM
House OKs using leashed dogs to help hunters find wounded game
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13813
Millions in additional funding sought for state’s tourism agency
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13802
STATE GOVERNMENT
More than $1 million sought in attorney fees for court case the state lost
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13784
Committee approves permanent spring forward for daylight saving time
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13783
TAXES
Need help with your taxes? Bill would expand free preparation services
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13808
If a company hides Minnesota earnings overseas, what can the state do?
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13796
Would a tax credit help retain firefighters and EMTs?
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13785
Bills would expand credits for renters, homeowners and farmers
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13778
TRANSPORTATION
Walz transportation plan — and its gas tax hike — sets up debate over how to fund state’s road, transit needs
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13811
Still waiting on aid from state, registrars ask for fee increases
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13790