Week in Review: March 18-22

The second committee deadline is a seven days away, but next week’s schedule has just a handful of night meetings planned at this point, although several divisions and committees have end-of-the-week gatherings scheduled with agendas that have not yet been announced.

Monday’s 3:30 p.m. floor session features only one bill on the Calendar for the Day, HF85, which would allow emergency services personnel to help patients administer prescription medications in emergency situations.

The House Ways and Means Committee is to adopt its budget resolution for the upcoming biennium after Monday’s session.

But before we look ahead, however, let’s look back at what you may have missed during this busy 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

Safety net for grain producers proposed following elevator fraud

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13806

Funding to reduce conflicts between livestock and wolves moves forward

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13788

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Let’s Go Crazy: Legacy dollars could honor Prince with mural

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13801

BONDING

Minnesota Zoo seeks $25 million for infrastructure, exhibit updates

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13805

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

State funds in local revolving loan funds could temporary lift of restrictions

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13782

EDUCATION

Expiring School Readiness Plus program could be made permanent

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13807

Division considers a variety of special education funding proposals

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13786

House passes amended snow day forgiveness bill; sends back to Senate

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13781

ELECTIONS

Nelson wins District 11B special election to replace Rarick

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13794

EMPLOYMENT

Co-working spaces could develop startup community in Greater MN

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13803

Hurdle to employment in recovery programs could be removed

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13800

Labor committee approves bill to help communities attract telecommuters

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13798

ENERGY

Bill would help buses dump the diesel and go electric

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13810

Bill would help you get a charge out of state parks

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13787

ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

State assistance proposed for local response to emerald ash borer

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13793

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Tools proposed to fight fraud in state’s Child Care Assistance Program

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13797

Service dogs, family support, financial assistance could help more firefighters with PTSD, lawmakers hear

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13792

Funding could bolster day care facility improvement projects

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13789

House passes sweeping opioid legislation with contentious funding mechanism

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13779

The way PCAs are paid could be changed to improve wages

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13777

Lawmakers consider changes to substitute child care provider policy

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13776

HIGHER EDUCATION

Hunger-free campuses are legislation's goal

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13799

HOUSING

Free voicemail service seeks funds to further help homeless find housing, jobs

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13795

PUBLIC SAFETY

House passes bill that would change legal definition of sexual harassment

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13812

House panel approves ‘more inclusive’ firefighter licensing regulations

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13809

Bill aims to ensure 911 dispatchers can give CPR instructions or transfer to someone who can

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13804

Capitol Flag Program would honor military, public safety officers killed on duty

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13791

After years-long effort, distracted driving bill clears the House

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13780

'Starting Line:' Building trust between peace officers, communities

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13775

RECREATION AND TOURISM

House OKs using leashed dogs to help hunters find wounded game

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13813

Millions in additional funding sought for state’s tourism agency

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13802

STATE GOVERNMENT

More than $1 million sought in attorney fees for court case the state lost

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13784

Committee approves permanent spring forward for daylight saving time

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13783

TAXES

Need help with your taxes? Bill would expand free preparation services

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13808

If a company hides Minnesota earnings overseas, what can the state do?

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13796

Would a tax credit help retain firefighters and EMTs?

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13785

Bills would expand credits for renters, homeowners and farmers

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13778

TRANSPORTATION

Walz transportation plan — and its gas tax hike — sets up debate over how to fund state’s road, transit needs

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13811

Still waiting on aid from state, registrars ask for fee increases

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13790