Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
House lawmakers consider phasing out estate tax
By Rob Hubbard
They say you can’t take it with you, but there are laws about how much you can leave behind.
Such as estate taxes, which apply to the transfer of property when it’s passed f...
House lawmakers consider 'Parent's Bill of Rights'
By Todd Abeln
As a parent, what are your rights?
HF22 would define those rights.
The bill establishes what Rep. Dawn Gillman (R-Dassel), the bill sponsor, calls the “Parent's Bill of ...
Bill would enhance maximum penalty for prostitution of a minor
By Tim Walker
Fixing an unequal level of punishment prescribed in state law on prostitution is a goal of Rep. Marion Rarick (R-Maple Lake).
“Believe it or not, our statutes are misaligned...
'Born alive' bill ignites emotional debate, advances to House Floor
By Margaret Stevens
Personal and powerful testimony accompanied a bill that supporters say would provide vital protection to vulnerable Minnesotans and opponents say would disregard the dignity and...
Citing cost concerns, House GOP bill moves to pause spending on light rail projects
By Rob Hubbard
Stop that train! That’s what Rep. Kristin Robbins (R-Maple Grove) would like to do.
She sponsors HF14 to temporarily prohibit any Metropolitan Council spending on any other ...
Commerce officials review budget needs for upcoming biennium
By Lisa Kaczke
Many of the proposed changes to the Department of Commerce’s budget for the 2026-27 biennium are expected to be cost-neutral.
Commissioner Grace Arnold walked the House Comm...
Legion halls across Minnesota could face closure without relief, House panel hears
By Mike Cook
Many American Legions across the state, including in Coon Rapids, Marshall, Northfield, Stillwater and Waite Park, have had to sell their post to survive.
More may not be fa...
Property tax relief could increase for some veterans with disabilities
By Mike Cook
A veteran close to dying is fearful his spouse will not be able to keep their longtime home that was purchased when he returned from Vietnam.
“It’s where they raised their f...
Wide-ranging crime bill would boost penalties, establish new crimes
By Tim Walker
A plethora of changes could be coming to public safety laws, including identifying new crimes and increasing penalties for existing crimes.
HF7 would boost penalties on sex ...
Walz budget proposes education funding cuts amid predicted deficit
By Brian Basham
Education Commissioner Willie Jett asked the House Education Finance Committee an important question Tuesday.
“How do we maintain our priorities to fund Minnesota’s public e...
Energy committee approves measure lifting MN nuclear moratorium, delaying renewable standards
By Rob Hubbard
Rep. Chris Swedzinski (R-Ghent) is clearly not happy with the direction of state energy policy over the past few years. That’s why he’s sponsoring HF9.
“House File 9 is real...
House higher ed panel OKs bill to restrict state aid for undocumented immigrants
By Todd Abeln
A plan to prohibit immigrants living illegally in the United States from accessing several state programs is moving forward, despite some lawmakers’ concerns there wasn’t enough...
Should state's constitution be amended to return budget surpluses to taxpayers?
By Rob Hubbard
While economic forecasts have state budget surpluses shrinking by the year, some legislators nevertheless argue that being in the black means that taxpayers should be getting so...
Stronger protections proposed for state employees reporting waste, fraud
By Mike Cook
Current state statute provides protections for so-called “whistleblowers” who report a violation or suspected violation of law or refuse to participate in an activity they belie...
Taxes committee approves expanded exemption for baby products
By Rob Hubbard
Hey, baby. Did you know that pacifier in your mouth was a tax-free purchase while those wipes your caregivers use during a diaper change require a little extra money to be sent ...
