Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Homeowners associations wouldn't have power to say no to solar under bill
By Rob Hubbard
Sponsored by Rep. Ami Wazlawik (DFL-White Bear Township), HF257 would prohibit homeowners associations from banning solar installations on residences.
Transportation committee approves limits on driver’s license suspensions
By Jonathan Mohr
The House Transportation Committee on Thursday approved a proposal that would end driver’s license suspensions as the penalty for a number of different violations, while allowing people who have lost licenses for those offenses to get them back.
Walz proposes $745 million in new state aid for E-12 education
By Rachel Kats
The E-12 education budget is the largest expenditure in Gov. Tim Walz’s “Minnesota’s COVID-19 Recovery Budget” proposal, totaling 40.6% of the $52.4 billion recommendation.
Long-term boost to emergency services funding another proposal aimed at tackling MN homelessness crisis
By Victoria Cooney
'We were facing a [homelessness] crisis before COVID began,' Rep. Michael Howard (DFL-Richfield) told the House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee.
Legislative Commission on Cybersecurity proposed to shore up state systems
By Mike Cook
HF66 would create a Legislative Commission on Cybersecurity to be comprised of eight legislators representing both bodies and both parties.
Bill aims to create a ‘fair system’ by reforming civil asset forfeiture laws
By Tim Walker
Rep. Kelly Moller (DFL-Shoreview) said a lack of due process in forfeiture laws has been a concern for many years.
Is it time to end 'spring ahead, fall back?'
By Mike Cook
Rep. Mike Freiberg (DFL-Golden Valley) sponsors HF72 that would recognize daylight saving time as the official state of time each and every second of the year in Minnesota.
Boost to local public health grants could support prevention efforts across state
By Victoria Cooney
Additional funding for local public health grants could help provide the resources and flexibility needed to improve the lives of Minnesotans through prevention-based, community-specific initiatives.
Bill seeks more upfront transparency in health care costs
By Tim Walker
HF57 would require most hospitals, outpatient surgical centers, and medical practices to make available to the public a list of current standard charges for all items and services provided by the medical practice.
Panel OKs updating veterans law to ensure adult day program's standing
By Nate Gotlieb
A tweak to a state law that would solidify the right of the Department of Veterans Affairs to operate adult day centers has received committee approval.
MFIP reporting changes proposed to help families get out of deep poverty
By Victoria Cooney
A provision included in Gov. Tim Walz’s budget recommendations could help make the state’s cash assistance programs a greater source of stability for families in need, Human Services Commissioner Jodi Harpstead told the House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee Wednesday.
Helping people with disabilities live outside nursing homes helps maintain dignity, advocate tells lawmakers
By Tim Walker
HF264 would appropriate $18 million in the 2022-23 biennium for grants to the eight nonprofit centers for independent living in the state, which provide vocational rehabilitation services to people with disabilities.
State officials say COVID-19’s been good for park visits, bad for monitoring water
By Rob Hubbard
For those seeking some good news about the impact of COVID-19 on the state, visit a park or hike on a trail.
Proposal to diversify the teacher workforce receives a second hearing
By Rachel Kats
For several years, advocates have pushed for legislation to increase diversity in the state’s teacher workforce. Their work has culminated in the Increase Teachers of Color Act 2021.
Parental consent may not be required for some teens to get mental health assistance
By Victoria Cooney
Sponsored by Rep. Cheryl Youakim (DFL-Hopkins), HF375 would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to consent to mental health services on their own.
