Two down and one to go as the second committee deadline has arrived. There are now two weeks until the third, and final, deadline April 12, by when committees must act favorably on major appropriation and finance bills.
Several committees and divisions have announced they likely have concluded their work for the session and do not expect to meet again. But that only means more action on the House Floor, which resumes Monday with four bills on the Calendar for the Day. Plus, a number of committees are scheduled to unveil their omnibus finance bills early next week.
But before we look ahead, however, 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
Increased agricultural water quality loan funding proposed
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13822
BONDING
Bonding division members given $845 million target as they begin deliberations
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13849
State fair’s bonding authority would expand under bill
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13818
BUDGET
House DFL outlines $47.8 billion 2020-21 spending proposal
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13819
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
House OKs disaster assistance contingency account funding
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13848
Economic disparities targeted in governor’s plan to close opportunity gap
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13843
Is developing more minority-owned businesses the 'secret sauce' to MN prosperity? Bill would boost efforts
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13840
Collaborative approach can help more businesses in south-central MN, bill supporters say
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13821
EDUCATION
House OKs amended snow day forgiveness bill, heads to governor’s desk
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13851
Minnesota’s youngest learners could get a head start in saving for college
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13847
Disparities based on race and disability status persist in school discipline
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13841
School districts could receive a boost in general education revenue
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13835
EMPLOYMENT
House labor panel OKs minimum wage exemption for minor league baseball players
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13838
ENERGY
House energy and climate division approves its $54 million omnibus bill
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13850
House energy and climate division unveils its omnibus proposal
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13825
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Legislative ripple effect returns funds for environmental projects
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13845
Weaving sustainability into carpet could be manufacturers’ responsibility
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13831
GAME AND FISH
Wolf hunt prohibition draws pack of supporters
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13836
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Awareness, education needed to end mercury exposure through skin-lightening products
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13854
Penalties added as omnibus health and human services bill advances
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13852
“Heaven’s Law” could protect children from abuse – even after a move
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13844
Proposed study could look at disparities in breastfeeding rates
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13837
Free heart screenings could protect student athletes, but policy change needed
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13829
Division considers funding increases, changes to Child Care Assistance Program
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13827
Omnibus early childhood education bill includes more scholarship funding
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13824
New guidelines could let ambulance service personnel help more people during emergencies
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13816
Proposed pilot project could help realize energy savings in nursing facilities
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13815
HIGHER EDUCATION
U, Minnesota State officials response to governor’s higher ed budget? Not enough
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13839
Governor’s higher education proposal grows
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13830
HOUSING
Omnibus housing policy bill that focuses on protecting tenants gains division approval
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13834
MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
Funding sought to help more military members get R & R at MSP
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13828
PUBLIC SAFETY
Cash for training proposed if cop complaints reported
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13846
STATE GOVERNMENT
Is the Legislature accessible to all? Proposed working group would take closer look
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13832
Proposal to create legislative intelligence commission moves forward
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13823
Proposed funding would revive state's office tracking the economic status of women
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13820
TAXES
House Property and Local Tax Division makes its recommendations
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13853
Making movies in Minnesota may get a boost from tax credit
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13842
Does Minnesota's research tax credit pay? Bills propose streamlining the process to help
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13833
TRANSPORTATION
Tougher penalties for texting while driving get transportation panel’s OK
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13826
'Starting Line:' Would you choose to pay more at the pump?
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13817