Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
House OKs bill to streamline insolvency process for fraternal benefit societies
By Ricky Campbell
The House passed a bill Monday that would give Minnesota-based organizations like the Catholic United, Sons of Norway and Polish Falcons of America a system to liquidate or transfer membership to another organization.
Tax bill agreement reached by conference committee
By Michael Strasburg
House and Senate tax conferees reached a deal Friday afternoon on a plan that they say would cut taxes for 2.2 million Minnesota, the first rate reduction in nearly 20 years.
Week in Review: May 7-11
By Jonathan Mohr
A look back at what happened in the Minnesota House of Representatives the week of May 7-11, 2018.
House passes reimbursement boost to Episcopal Homes
By Zach Kayser
Additional dollars could be coming to a senior housing and care service facility in St. Paul.
Drug schedule modification, DUI clarification in annual drug bill
By Mike Cook
Keeping the organic substance kratom away from minors is one goal of the annual drug scheduling bill put forth by the Board of Pharmacy.
Bill seeks to help state officials understand link between pornography, sex trafficking
By Mike Cook
Bill would direct state agency to gather data probing link between pornography and sex trafficking.
Bill to honor Gen. John Vessey heads to governor’s desk
By Ricky Campbell
The bill would recognize June 29 – the four-star general’s birthday – as 'General John Vessey Day.'
Proposal to increase county contracts with small businesses passes the House
By Melissa Turtinen
A proposal to increase the threshold for direct bid contracts with small businesses is headed to Gov. Mark Dayton.
House passes athletic trainer licensure
By Zach Kayser
Long sought-after athletic trainer reform is headed to the governor.
Rep. Mary Franson (R-Alexandria), who sponsors HF882/SF614* with Sen. Jim Abeler (R-Anoka), said the bil...
Controversial abortion bill heads for governor’s desk
By Zach Kayser
Doctors may be required to ask abortion-seeking patients if they want to view an ultrasound of the fetus.
Hands-free cell phone bill headed for the House Floor
By Mike Cook
HF1180 would require hands-free cellphone use when operating a motor vehicle, unless “the vehicle is legally pulled over to the side of the road, has come to a complete stop, and is not obstructing traffic.”
Lawmakers elect Simonson to fill vacant U of M Board of Regents seat
By Rachel Kats
A joint convention of the House and Senate chose Randy Simonson to fill the open First Congressional District seat on the University of Minnesota Board of Regents.
Conference committee begins work on a tax conformity fix
By Michael Strasburg
With only 12 days left in the legislative session and a federal tax conformity crisis looming, the omnibus tax conference committee met Wednesday with the goal of quickly sending a palatable bill to Gov. Mark Dayton’s desk.
Policy provision differences highlight Day 2 of supplemental budget conference committee
By HPIS Staff
The omnibus House and Senate supplemental budget bills differ greatly in some appropriations; the policy differences are vaster.
House GOP, Dayton administration remain divided over how to fund new veterans homes
By Ricky Campbell
Republican lawmakers used a Wednesday hearing of the House State Government Finance Committee to further solidify their position of using funds reserved for U.S. Bank Stadium to pay for three new veterans homes in Greater Minnesota.
