Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
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Transition to renewable energy the focus of omnibus climate and energy bill
By Rob Hubbard
Throughout the country, states are discussing making the transition to a “green economy.” Inspired by a quest for cleaner air and slowing the rate of climate change, the move is afoot toward increased use of renewable energy like solar and wind power, as well as more electric vehicles on the road.
Omnibus judiciary bill would provide $1 billion for courts, legal services, human rights department
By Tim Walker
The bottom line in the omnibus judiciary finance bill is a $1.08 billion funding request for the 2022-23 biennium, which would be a $49 million increase from the current biennium.
Omnibus state government finance bill proposes new spending, numerous elections changes
By Mike Cook
Election changes aplenty, some increased spending and how state and local governments operate have been unveiled.
Week in Review: March 22-26
By HPIS Staff
The 2021 legislative session began 81 days ago which, depending on your perspective, may seem like the blink of an eye or an eternity.
Either way, the House and Senate will ...
Omnibus legacy bill steps into the spotlight
By Rob Hubbard
Minnesota’s Legacy Amendment is roughly at its halfway point.
In 2008, state voters chose to increase their sales taxes by 0.375% and dedicate the proceeds to four funds. Th...
Relatives may no longer be able to oversee at-home driver’s knowledge tests
By Jonathan Mohr
HF1692 would forbid relatives, including spouses, fiancés, grandparents, parents, children, siblings or legal guardians, from acting as proctors.
Act aims to change how corrections system measures inmate success while behind bars
By Tim Walker
The act would expand the types of rehabilitative programs prison inmates would receive, and allow inmates to earn early release upon completing certain objectives in those programs.
Customized living program for adults with disabilities could see funding boost
By Rachel Kats
Sponsored by Rep. Kelly Moller (DFL-Shoreview), HF2153 would appropriate $2 million during the 2022-23 biennium to support the Customized Living Quality Improvement grant program.
Electric vehicle drivers could get a charge out of visiting county buildings
By Rob Hubbard
County government centers would be destinations where you could boost your battery under a bill sponsored by Rep. Greg Boe (R-Chanhassen).
Omnibus veterans and military affairs bill — including last-minute amendments — gains approval
By Nate Gotlieb
Despite a last-minute amendment receiving a cool reception from Republicans, the omnibus veterans and military affairs finance and policy bill has been approved by a House committee.
House lawmakers pass extension of COVID-19 workers' comp presumption for certain workers
By Nate Gotlieb
HF1203 builds off a 2020 law that created the presumption for health care workers, public safety employees and workers providing emergency child care.
House passes recall protections for laid-off hospitality workers
By Nate Gotlieb
A bill requiring shuttered hospitality businesses to notify laid-off workers when they reopen, and rehire them to positions for which they are qualified before turning to new workers, has passed the House.
House passes measure prohibiting employers from asking about past salaries
By Tim Walker
Minnesota employers would be prohibited from asking about past salaries under HF403, passed 80-51 by the House Thursday.
House passes paid sick and safe time mandate
By Nate Gotlieb
The House has passed legislation that would require employers to provide workers with at least one hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked.
Some critical habitat license plate revenues could get new uses
By Nate Gotlieb
HF1877, sponsored by Rep. Rick Hansen (DFL-South St. Paul), would dedicate revenue from the fish-and-angler plate to aquatic-management purposes and revenue from the pollinator plate to the planting of pollinator friendly vegetation on residential lawns.
