Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
$100 million House DFL public safety proposal gets further hearing; 'We must be innovative,' sponsor says
By Tim Walker
The House Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy Committee on Thursday continued its debate on HF2724, which outlines the bulk of the $100 million DFL public safety proposals.
DHS may waive some face-to-face requirements during COVID worker shortage
By Margaret Stevens
Some monthly visits with children in foster care may happen virtually instead of in-person, under a bill approved by the House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee Thursday.
House committee hears that when it comes to climate change, where you live matters
By Rob Hubbard
The effects of climate change aren’t distributed evenly throughout Minnesota's population, environmental advocates told the House climate and energy committee.
Watch out snowmobilers — trespass penalties could increase
By Brian Hall
HF2819, sponsored by Rep. Rick Hansen (DFL-South St. Paul), would increase civil penalties and establish specific civil citation authority for trespassing while operating a snowmobile or off-highway vehicle.
Judiciary panel OKs bill to prohibit discrimination based on hair texture, style
By Tim Walker
HF1315, sponsored by Rep. Esther Agbaje (DFL-Mpls), was approved 15-2 by the House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee Thursday and sent to the House Floor.
House health panel briefed on MN's COVID-19 situation, potential future trends
By Tim Walker
How the state will respond to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is one of the topics the House Health Finance and Policy Committee will focus on this session.
'Fair repair' bill aims to unlock repairs by independent providers
By Margaret Stevens
Opening products to independent repair providers will save consumers money, reduce waste and expand economic opportunities, say supporters of a bill approved Wednesday by the House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee Wednesday.
Income tax subtraction for unemployment benefits? New legislation would bring it back
By Rob Hubbard
HF2765 would create the same temporary tax subtraction for tax year 2021 as was in effect for tax year 2020, with up to $10,200 in unemployment benefits subtractable from taxable income.
Housing stability program takes focus with state budget surplus
By Brian Hall
More than $1 billion in proposed spending over the next three fiscal years is part of Gov. Tim Walz’s housing stability package.
Broadband internet access expanding statewide, but officials say many rural areas still underserved
By Tim Walker
State officials reported that 88.5% of households statewide have access to high-speed broadband internet service — but that percentage drops to 75% in Greater Minnesota.
Citing health risks, House panel hears plan to remove lead drinking water service lines from MN homes
By Jonathan Mohr
HF2650 would establish a grant program aimed at replacing the privately owned portion of all residential lead drinking water service lines in Minnesota, and pay for that work by appropriating $30 million from the General Fund each year until 2032.
House lawmakers consider plan offering new way to prevent crime in MN cities
By Tim Walker
Proposals in HF2724 would fund community-based crime-prevention, create new public safety office.
State’s fixer-uppers are a big part of Walz's bonding request
By Rob Hubbard
Borrow now, save later. That’s a foundational philosophy in Gov. Tim Walz’s recommendations for $2.73 billion in bonding projects, which were presented to the House Capital Investment Committee Tuesday.
Proposed constitutional amendment would make gender equality a fundamental right
By Tim Walker
HF726 proposes a constitutional amendment to include a new section that would state: “Equality under the law shall not be abridged or denied on account of gender.”
The whole picture: Should inflation be included on both sides of the budget forecast ledger?
By Mike Cook
HF2577 would require inflation be included for all expenses when a budget forecast is calculated.
