Minnesota Legislature
Week in Review: Jan. 23-27
By HPIS Staff
Another lengthy floor session wrapped up another busy week in the House. Members debated for more than seven hours before passing HF7 that would require utilities in the state to produce electricity from entirely carbon-free sources by 2040.
The House also passed proposed legislation that would require state officials to include inflation on both sides of the ledger when making budget forecasts.
Another controversial bill is scheduled on the Calendar for the Day Monday, meaning another extended floor session could occur. HF4 would allow people to get a driver’s license or state identification card without proof of legal presence in the United States.
Monday’s schedule also includes a morning meeting of the House Ways and Means Committee and afternoon gatherings of the capital investment, human services and veterans panels, as well as a joint hearing of the commerce and health committees
Recent Dailies
House panel approves $500 million revamp of State Office Building
By Jonathan Mohr
The House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee on Wednesday approved a nearly $500 million plan to renovate the State Office Building.
Rules committee likely to vote Wednesday on major remodel of State Office Building
By Jonathan Mohr
A comprehensive assessment of the State Office Building has found the structure is outdated, does not meet some current building codes and standards, poses safety hazards and is inadequate for public participation and accessibility, receiving a “poor” rating for the windows, roof, plumbing and HVAC
Canvassing board certifies recounts showing Skraba, Zeleznikar wins in Districts 3A, 3B
By Mike Cook
The State Canvassing Board certified Thursday that Roger Skraba and Natalie Zeleznikar will be joining the House.
Projected $17.6 billion budget surplus presents ‘golden opportunities’
By HPIS Staff
Minnesota Management and Budget officials released the November 2022 Budget and Economic Forecast Tuesday, saying the state's projected budget surplus is now $17.6 billion for the current biennium that ends June 30, 2023.
State Canvassing Board certifies election results; pair of publicly funded House recounts coming
By Mike Cook
Confirmation of almost all House election results is complete. However, recounts will occur in two contests.
House committee, division chairs named for 2023-24 biennium
By HPIS Staff
House DFL leaders have announced the committee structure, chairs and the schedule lawmakers will follow when they convene Jan. 3, 2023.
Demuth to lead House Republicans in 2023-24 biennium
By Mike Cook
In the upcoming 2023-24 biennium, House Republicans will be led by Rep. Lisa Demuth (R-Cold Spring).
Hortman to remain speaker, Long selected as next majority leader
By Jonathan Mohr
House Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) has been chosen to again take the gavel when the 93rd legislative session begins Jan. 3.
House stays in DFL control, Senate flips to create trifecta
By Mike Cook
Just like the start of two years ago, the House will be controlled 70-64 by the DFL. Along with DFLers keeping all four constitutional offices, the Senate will be in DFL control, 34-33, when the 2023-24 session begins.
State Fair poll: Support grows for marijuana legalization, sports gambling
By HPIS Staff
Support for the legalization of recreational marijuana and sports gambling appears to be on the rise, at least among attendees of the 2022 Minnesota State Fair.
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Gov. Walz's proposed budget largest in state history, includes $8 billion in tax cuts
By Steve Abrams
Make Minnesota the best state in our country for kids to grow up.
It’s a lofty goal but that was Gov. Tim Walz’ mantra Tuesday during the unveiling of his proposed budget fo...
Legislative leaders set 2023 committee deadlines
By HPIS Staff
Legislators and the public now officially know the timeline for getting bills through the committee process during the 2023 session.
