Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
With state's supply of affordable housing low, lawmakers look to boost MN homebuyers
By Nate Gotlieb
More state funding could be used over the next 10 years to increase housing options for low- and middle-income homebuyers.
Proposal would limit youngest learners’ device usage
By Rachel Kats
Data regarding the effects of excessive screen use on young children is growing, and the news is not good, according to Rep. Kelly Morrison (DFL-Deephaven).
Held over bill aims to provide lawyers to public housing tenants facing evictions
By Tim Walker
Bill would require an eviction complaint to include notice to tenants of public housing that they are entitled to counsel if they cannot afford an attorney.
House panel approves bill that aims to review state tax activity effectiveness, fiscal impact
By Mike Cook
HF1019 would create a Tax Expenditure Review Commission staffed by the Legislative Budget Office.
Bill banning perc, prioritizing dry cleaners for cleanup funds clears House
By Nate Gotlieb
A bill banning a hazardous dry-cleaning solvent and prioritizing Minnesota dry cleaners for access to an industry-funded state account for environmental cleanup projects has been passed.
Education committee considers changes to the teacher licensure system
By Rachel Kats
Since the state’s current teacher licensure system went into effect a few years ago it has been a source of ongoing discussions.
Benefits extension sought for school bus drivers, other hourly school workers
By Tim Walker
School bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and other hourly school workers who have little or no income while schools are on break could become eligible to collect unemployment benefits.
Dangers of skin-lightening creams could be highlighted by grant program
By Victoria Cooney
HF1419 would create and fund a grant program through the Department of Health to increase public awareness on the dangers of these products.
Board of Animal Health could be restructured after CWD criticism
By Nate Gotlieb
Sponsored by Rep. Rick Hansen (DFL-South St. Paul), HF1137 would expand the Board of Animal Health, which oversees its namesake agency, to nine members instead of the current five.
Nonpartisan House office honored for informing Minnesotans
By HPIS Staff
The entire nonpartisan House Public Information Services Department has been honored for its work, as has Steve Senyk, director of Senate Media Services.
Week in Review: Feb. 22-26
By HPIS Staff
Evening meetings and long Fridays are the norm now that the Legislature stands two weeks away from the first committee deadline March 12. That's when committees must act favorab...
New consumer protections considered for mail-order prescriptions
By Victoria Cooney
Whether because of convenience or necessity, many Minnesotans have come to rely on prescription drugs delivered by mail. But some of these medications can be impacted by variati...
Lawmakers learn about ‘crisis situation’ of inmate deaths in state prisons and jails
By Tim Walker
HF1267 would mandate policy reforms and strengthen standards to improve safety for inmates and staff in state and local correctional facilities.
Price gouging during disasters could become a crime
By Rachel Kats
Minnesota could join 35 others states and Washington D.C. in making price gouging during disasters and emergencies illegal.
'Driver's licenses for all' bill clears first House hurdle
By Tim Walker
The so-called “driver’s licenses for all” bill, HF1163, was approved 10-5 by the House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee Friday on a party-line vote, and sent to the House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee.
