The flurry of legislative activity will pause for much of Monday as the House observes Sovereignty Day with a number of presentations and discussions in the House Chamber beginning at 9 a.m.
But with Gov. Tim Walz due to release his budget on Tuesday and several committees and divisions already reserving rooms for potential evening meetings, it’s safe to assume next week will be a busy one.
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
Fertilizer research council seeks 10-year extension
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13579
Starting Line: Lack of mental health care providers impacts Greater MN
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13574
BONDING
Water infrastructure projects could get funding boost
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13595
Preservationists push for additional funds to finish Fort Snelling revitalization
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13589
BUSINESS AND COMMERCE
Bill seeks to end family exclusion in boat, umbrella insurance
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13584
CIVIL LAW
Judicial branch asks for more than 6 percent budget increase
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13591
Bill to prohibit minors from marrying headed to the House Floor
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13581
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Bill looks to promote and support volunteerism in Minnesota
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13602
Net neutrality bill moves forward
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13598
EDUCATION
'Breakfast after the Bell' program would increase student access to first meal of the day
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13605
Bill would allow school districts to start before Labor Day
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13599
School boards could gain authority to renew expiring referendums
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13587
Bill would increase funding for early childhood screenings
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13578
ELECTIONS
Growing effort to restore felons’ right to vote moves ahead in House
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13592
EMPLOYMENT
Stay away when sick: Bill requiring paid time off advances
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13597
International Institute works to connect new Americans with jobs
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13576
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Bills seeks to create ATV campground in state park
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13594
Quintet of bills offer comprehensive plan for chronic wasting disease response
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13572
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Range of recruitment efforts needed to address Hennepin County foster care crisis
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13607
Proposed legislation could ban conversion therapy
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13601
Prescription drug repository program could connect people in need to medication
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13596
Vaping could be kicked outside under proposed change to Clean Indoor Air Act
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13588
More funding could allow Minnesota to beat HIV/AIDS, lawmakers hear
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13583
Conflict emerges over how to hike wages for direct care employees
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13575
HIGHER EDUCATION
University of Minnesota makes $87 million budget request for biennium
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13586
MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
Resolution for State funeral to honor World War II veterans moves forward
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13604
House division OKs proposed Veterans Suicide Awareness Day
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13585
PUBLIC SAFETY
Bill to reduce bail for low-risk defendants held over for more testimony
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13609
Judges might be able to reduce court costs for low-income people
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13603
State sentencing guidelines may include rules on probation
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13600
Corrections division approves bill to improve contraband screening
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13593
STATE GOVERNMENT
Rarick to officially leave House Tuesday
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13580
Seeking orderly end to session, governor and legislative leaders agree to new deadlines
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13571
TAXES
How the state taxes Social Security benefits would change under three bills
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13606
Raise the standard deduction? Cut all income tax rates? Debate is on in House Taxes Committee
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13590
Road maintenance and construction tax exemptions could expand
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13577
Payouts in property tax appeals could shift from local governments to state
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13573
TRANSPORTATION
House OK’s updated bicycle traffic regulations, rider rules
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13608
Aid to ailing deputy registrars dealing with MNLARS woes could be on the way
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13582