Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
House activity to remain mostly remote during 2022 session
By Mike Cook
House committees will continue to meet remotely, although House Speaker Melissa Hortman said room 120 in the State Capitol, which will have the technological capability for hybrid meetings, could be used if necessary.
Agriculture committee receives update on drought, proposal to help farmers
By Jonathan Mohr
In the midst of a significant drought that persists across much of the state, the House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee held an informational hearing Tuesday to receive...
Majority leader Winkler says he'll seek new role in 2022
By Mike Cook
House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) announced he will run for Hennepin County Attorney in 2022.
Preliminary ‘Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act’ proffered, heard by committee
By Mike Cook
Sponsored by Rep. Steve Elkins (DFL-Bloomington), HF1492 would regulate the collection and treatment of personal data by private entities and provide individuals certain rights regarding such data.
Rep. Wazlawik will not seek reelection in 2022
By Mike Cook
Rep. Ami Wazlawik (DFL–White Bear Township) is serving her second term in the House. A third will not happen.
Wazlawik announced Wednesday that she will not seek reelection ...
State Fair poll shows majority favors masks in schools, increased role for Legislature
By Jonathan Mohr
A majority of those who responded to the 2021 House of Representatives State Fair Poll support requiring K-12 students to wear masks in school during the 2021-22 school year. The poll found 51.3% of respondents support the idea, 41.3% said they are against the requirement and 7.4% are undecided.
Talk with legislators, voice your opinion at Minnesota State Fair
By HPIS Staff
Fairgoers are invited to weigh in on hot political topics and meet with legislators during their visit to the House of Representatives’ booth at the 2021 Minnesota State Fair.
House Redistricting Committee receives census update, plans listening sessions
By Jonathan Mohr
After last week’s release of detailed 2020 Census data the state will use to help redraw its legislative districts for the next decade, the House Redistricting Committee announc...
Rep. Thompson to apologize for saying member is 'a racist,' ethics complaint dismissed
By Mike Cook
Rep. John Thompson (DFL-St. Paul) has agreed to apologize the next time the House convenes for calling a Republican member racist during the June 19 special session.
Ethics panel holds initial hearing on complaint against Rep. John Thompson
By Jonathan Mohr
The House Ethics Committee held an initial hearing Friday on a complaint brought against Rep. John Thompson (DFL-St. Paul) for comments made during a June 19 debate on the House Floor.
House caps off special session by passing omnibus tax bill
By Rob Hubbard
The bill would produce $49.1 billion in revenue in the 2022-23 biennium that started Thursday and provide $4.2 billion in refunds, aids and credits, including $761 million in new tax cuts and credits.
House, Senate pass state government bill that includes end to peacetime emergency
By Mike Cook
Sponsored by Rep. Michael Nelson (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake), SSHF12/SSSF2* would provide funding — and some increases — for various agencies, boards and commissions.
Omnibus judiciary and public safety bill gets House, Senate OK
By Tim Walker
The House and Senate passed potentially the most controversial bill of the special session Tuesday night and early Wednesday.
House, Senate pass omnibus jobs conference committee report, send it to governor
By Tim Walker
The $1.6 billion omnibus employment and economic development bill is the latest measure going to Gov. Tim Walz.
Legislative leaders reach deal on public safety bill; expected on House Floor Tuesday
By Tim Walker
Legislative leaders reached a deal Saturday on public safety legislation that includes several police reform and accountability measures supported by the House, but that also left out many others.
