Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Week in Review: Jan. 25-29
By HPIS Staff
With the introduction of his $52 billion budget proposal this week, Gov. Tim Walz made the first major move of the 2021 legislative session, setting the stage for the hearings, ...
Committees told capital projects should be ready for climate change
By Rob Hubbard
Minnesota’s weather is expected to get warmer, wetter and more violent. How can the state’s infrastructure be ready?
House panel hears about public safety concerns in Greater Minnesota
By Tim Walker
The House Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy Committee heard from the public on community-centered public safety in Greater Minnesota.
‘Common sense’ or 'hyper-partisan?' Elections bill clears House committee on party-line vote
By Mike Cook
On an 8-5 party-line vote, HF9, as amended, was approved Friday by the House State Government Finance and Elections Committee.
House sends legislation to governor extending remote marriage license options
By Tim Walker
HF17/SF26*, which would extend the ability of local registrars to receive and approve marriage license applications during the COVID-19 pandemic using remote technologies, was approved 127-3 Thursday by the House.
House panel hears similarities, challenges of policing in Greater Minnesota
By Tim Walker
Violent crime, drug addiction, human sex trafficking, domestic abuse, and other public safety challenges are statewide problems and are not just law enforcement issues for the metropolitan area, public safety officials said Thursday.
Debate continues on clean energy standard bill
By Rob Hubbard
Is Minnesota one step closer to instituting a “100% clean energy standard” for utilities doing business in the state? Well, maybe a half-step.
Transportation members updated on state’s infrastructure present and future needs
By Jonathan Mohr
The House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee on Thursday was given an update on the state’s transportation infrastructure and the news was mixed.
Interventions in early childhood could prevent life-long skills gaps
By Rachel Kats
Being born into a low-income family increases the likelihood that children will develop lifelong skills gaps, but with very early inventions that can be prevented, lawmakers heard Thursday.
Hearing focuses on bringing more equity to bonding projects
By Rob Hubbard
When such civic projects as roads, bridges and transit plans are presented to communities around the state, how residents receive them may be different if they’re from a community of color.
Bill would require timely update to state's invasive species plan
By Nate Gotlieb
Minnesota's plan for slowing the spread of invasive species may need to be updated every five years.
Sponsored by Rep. Patty Acomb (DFL-Minnetonka), HF228 would require the ...
MN renters need stronger protections, advocates tell House panel
By Nate Gotlieb
Minnesota renters could be better protected from intrusive landlords, financially prohibitive security deposits, unreasonable cold and other emergencies, advocates told a House committee Thursday.
Vote delayed on package of DFL-backed election changes
By Mike Cook
HF9, as amended, offers changes in areas that include voter registration, elections administration and security, and campaign finance and disclosure law. A preliminary fiscal note shows a $36.4 million cost in the upcoming biennium.
Bill would permit MN to enforce Canadian orders of protection
By Tim Walker
The arm of the law is long, but not yet long enough to reach across the Canadian border.
That would change under HF113, which would permit Minnesota to enforce protection or...
Minnesota State system request funds for campus stability, equity
By Rachel Kats
Minnesota State system leaders say they’re prioritizing campus stability in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and striving for equity and affordability.
