Week in Review: May 7-11

Little more than a week remains before the end of the 90^th Legislative Session and there’s still much to do if lawmakers are to successfully conclude some of the major pieces of legislation they’ve been working on the past few months.

The omnibus tax bill is in conference committee and so is the supplemental budget bill, which contains the omnibus health and human services, education, environment and agriculture omnibus bills, among others. Meanwhile, the $825 million bonding bill, with another $250 million in transportation funding tacked on, is scheduled to be taken up on the House Floor Monday.

The coming days should be busy.

But before looking too far ahead, let’s look back at what you may have missed this week.

Check out the latest gallery from House Photography and stay up-to-date on House news and updates throughout the week at Session Daily.

AGRICULTURE

House passes measure to exempt some storage facilities from fugitive emissions standards

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13341

Modifications to biodiesel laws pass House

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13340

BONDING

Bonding bill picks up a $250 million passenger

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13351

BUDGET

Policy provision differences highlight Day 2 of supplemental budget conference committee

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13354

Conference committee on omnibus supplemental budget bill begins work

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13350

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Economic protection trust fund spending restrictions passed by the House

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13329

EMPLOYMENT

House passes changes to state job training program requirements

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13330

ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

House passes bill that broadens funding sources for recycling

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13348

House votes against White Bear Lake court order

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13347

Mining inspection exemptions clear the House with bipartisan support

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13346

House votes to increase its oversight of water quality fees

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13345

Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area council update OK’d by House

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13344

House gives water treatment exemption bill a second chance

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13343

House votes to discontinue Ramsey County soil and water district

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13342

Ways and Means tightens spending options on 3M settlement money

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13328

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Controversial abortion bill heads for governor’s desk

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13358

House passes reimbursement boost to Episcopal Homes

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13364

House passes athletic trainer licensure

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13359

Bill to eliminate term limits from Physician Assistant Advisory Council goes to governor

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13339

House votes to beef up mental health provider training requirements

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13338

House passes bill to change regulations on new mental health providers

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13337

Eyeglass prescription provider bill passes House

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13336

Child care center correction order posting changes passed House

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13335

Bill to modify birth defects information system passes House

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13334

Step therapy bill intends to ‘put power back’ in patients’ and doctors’ hands

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13331

HIGHER EDUCATION

Lawmakers elect Simonson to fill vacant U of M Board of Regents seat

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13356

Lawmakers nominate two candidates for vacant U of M regents seat

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13333

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Proposal to increase county contracts with small businesses passes the House

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13360

MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS

Bill to honor Gen. John Vessey heads to governor’s desk

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13361

House GOP, Dayton administration remain divided over how to fund new veterans homes

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13353

House passes five military and veterans bills without any ‘no’ votes

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13352

PUBLIC SAFETY

Drug schedule modification, DUI clarification in annual drug bill

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13363

Bill seeks to help state officials understand link between pornography, sex trafficking

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13362

House votes to OK harsher protester penalties in standalone bill

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13349

RECREATION AND TOURISM

Starting Line: Greater MN lawmaker pushing for public skate park funding

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13332

STATE GOVERNMENT

Committee approves bill to stabilize pension plans for state employees

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13327

TAXES

Omnibus tax bill takes shape, but big decisions yet to be made

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13365

Conference committee begins work on a tax conformity fix

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13355

TRANSPORTATION

Hands-free cell phone bill headed for the House Floor

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13357