Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Lawmakers propose renaming stretch of highway to honor Prince
By Margaret Stevens
The state could pay homage to a musical icon by renaming part of Highway 5 in the western Twin Cities area the “Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway.”
Proposal seeks to tighten lead testing standards in school drinking water, fund remediation efforts
By Pratik Joshi
HF3265 would require remediation work if the lead level in a school’s water exceeds 5 parts per billion, and require schools to report lead test results and their remediation efforts
Revised Future Fuels Act would tighten emissions standards
By Rob Hubbard
What can Minnesota do to play a role in slowing down climate change? Tim Sexton believes he has a clear idea.
“This is the single biggest policy lever the state can use to r...
Bill readying state’s response to potential cyberattacks heads for House Floor
By Mike Cook
For people charged with digital security in the information technology industry, the mantra is when, not if, a cyberattack will occur.
More MN workers would receive paid sick and safe time under bill passed in House
By Brian Hall
HF41 would provide one hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked. Workers could earn up to 48 hours a year and carry over up to 80 unused hours from year to year.
Conference committee begins work on reconciling reinsurance bills
By Margaret Stevens
The House and Senate agree the state should continue it reinsurance program for companies in the individual market.
House passes warehouse distribution center worker safety bill
By Brian Hall
Troubled by reports of injuries and lack of transparency for performance standards at Amazon warehouses, the House passed a bill on Monday to establish certain provisions for wa...
Division report features tax relief for renters and homeowners, aid for school districts and local governments
By Rob Hubbard
If you rent the place where you live, a tax break may be on the way. And homeowners may start seeing bigger refunds, too.
House votes to ratify state employee union labor agreements, compensation plans
By Mike Cook
HF3346 would ratify certain labor agreements and compensation plans covering Minnesota state employees, along with memorandums of understanding.
Bill proposes aid to help build more sustainable local food economy
By Margaret Stevens
A local system of producing, preserving, cooking and consuming food based in time-tested, more sustainable practices would serve the state in addressing issues of health, climat...
Panel approves proposed rules for disposal of pesticide-treated crop seeds
By Brian Hall
HF766 would regulate the sale, use and disposal of seed treated with neonicotinoids, a class of insecticides used as a seed treatment for various crops.
Week in Review: March 21-25
By HPIS Staff
The session’s first committee deadline has come and gone — and the second is just a week away, on April 1. That’s the date by when committees must act favorably on bills, or com...
Provision allowing large brewers to sell growlers moves forward as part of omnibus liquor bill
By HPIS Staff
Minnesota beer drinkers may be able to buy some of the state’s most popular brews directly from their brewers.
Could cameras slow MN's speeding drivers? Legislation proposes pilot program to find out
By Margaret Stevens
HF4242 would allow the Transportation and Public Safety departments to work with communities to implement speed camera pilot programs in designated work and school zones.
Health panel hears bill to distribute free masks, COVID-19 antigen tests to Minnesota residents
By Tim Walker
HF3862 would direct the Department of Health to distribute free COVID-19 tests, masks, and respirators to Minnesotans.
