Fourth special session of 2020 set for Sept. 11
For the fourth straight month, the Legislature will be back in special session.
Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday issued a proclamation calling the House and Senate back to St. Paul at noon, Sept. 11, and noted he intends to extend the COVID-19 peacetime emergency by 30 days to help the state continue to quickly an effectively respond to the ongoing pandemic.
“While Minnesota has taken life-saving action, the threat of COVID-19 remains,” Walz said in a statement. “It’s imperative that we have the tools necessary to respond to this rapidly-evolving virus quickly and decisively in order to safeguard the health and wellbeing of each and every Minnesotan.” Read more at Session Daily
Session Daily
House kicks off series of hearings on racial justice issues (9/22/2020 3:51:00 PM) House again backs governor's emergency powers in special session (9/11/2020 3:35:00 PM) House pandemic response committee learns about disparities surrounding the disease (9/9/2020 2:41:00 PM) Fourth special session of the year set for Friday (9/9/2020 12:44:00 PM) ‘Senate inaction’ led to decision on prison closures, corrections chief tells House panel (9/1/2020 5:36:00 PM) Lawmakers updated on efforts to contain chronic wasting disease (9/1/2020 1:22:00 PM) Human Services Department looks to slash millions from budget, lawmakers hear (8/31/2020 12:27:00 PM) More than $40 million sought for energy efficiency as part of rebuild following civil unrest (8/27/2020 1:08:00 PM) Summer’s third special session a quick one — but leaders say ‘unfinished business’ remains (8/12/2020 6:00:00 PM) Governor calls lawmakers back for summer's third special session (8/7/2020 4:25:00 PM) Judiciary division discusses legal reforms at informational hearing (8/5/2020 5:45:00 PM)
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Event Schedule
SEPTEMBER 29: House Select Committee on Racial Justice (Remote Hearing)
Tuesday, September 29 2020 1:00 PM
Watch: Live Event
Also available on Facebook Live: www.facebook.com/MNHouseInfo/ .
Meeting held in accordance with House Rule 10.01.
AGENDA:.
TBD.
OCTOBER 6: House Select Committee on Racial Justice (Remote Hearing)
Tuesday, October 6 2020 1:00 PM
Watch: Live Event
Also available on Facebook Live: www.facebook.com/MNHouseInfo/ .
Meeting held in accordance with House Rule 10.01.
AGENDA:.
TBD
OCTOBER 13: House Select Committee on Racial Justice (Remote Hearing)
Tuesday, October 13 2020 1:00 PM
Watch: Live Event
Also available on Facebook Live: www.facebook.com/MNHouseInfo/ .
Meeting held in accordance with House Rule 10.01.
AGENDA:.
TBD
OCTOBER 20: House Select Committee on Racial Justice (Remote Hearing)
Tuesday, October 20 2020 1:00 PM
Watch: Live Event
Also available on Facebook Live: www.facebook.com/MNHouseInfo/ .
Meeting held in accordance with House Rule 10.01.
AGENDA:.
TBD
2021 SESSION: Opening Day of the Ninety-Second Session of the Minnesota Legislature
Tuesday, January 5 2021 12:00 PM
Watch: Live Event
Per Minnesota Statute, Chapter 3.011: The 2021 Legislative Session is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.
News and Notes
Fourth Special Session Bill Introductions: HF1-HF34
COVID-19 information
The Minnesota House of Representatives has created a web page dedicated to information about the COVID-19 pandemic, including links for resources.
Not running again
The following members have announced they will not seek re-election to the House in 2020: Rep. Hunter Cantrell (DFL-Savage), Rep. Lyndon Carlson Sr. (DFL-Crystal), Rep. Jack Considine Jr. (DFL-Mankato), Rep. Dan Fabian (R-Roseau), Rep. Bob Gunther (R-Fairmont), Rep. Laurie Halverson (DFL-Eagan), Rep. Mary Kunesh-Podein (DFL-New Brighton), Rep. Sandy Layman (R-Cohasset), Rep. Ben Lien (DFL-Moorhead), Rep. Tim Mahoney (DFL-St. Paul), Rep. Alice Mann (DFL-Lakeville), Rep. Bud Nornes (R-Fergus Falls), Rep. Linda Runbeck (R-Circle Pines), Rep. Duane Sauke (DFL-Rochester), Rep. Bob Vogel (R-Elko New Market) and Rep. Jean Wagenius (DFL-Mpls).
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