Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
House lawmaker calls for state to nix proposed access fee on public court records
By Tim Walker
Minnesota court officials have said they intend to impose an $8 fee for each record viewed or downloaded using the portal.
Proposal to increase mental health access in public schools advances
By Pratik Joshi
A mental health crisis is brewing in Minnesota and it could worsen.
Only an estimated one-third of high school students feel they can cope with the stress in their lives, pu...
Rural well water needs same health safeguards as city water, bill sponsor says
By Tim Walker
When Rep. Todd Lippert (DFL-Northfield) temporarily moved his family from their home in town to a rented farmhouse, he didn’t think to test the well water for contaminants.
Property tax refunds could grow under proposed changes
By Rob Hubbard
HF3472 would change the formula used for the state’s property tax refund programs, the Homestead Credit Refund and the Renter’s Credit.
More National Guard, reserve soldiers could qualify for veteran designation on MN licenses, ID cards
By Brian Hall
would allow members of the National Guard or reserves to qualify for the designation on state-issued licenses and ID cards if they meet certain requirements.
State-of-the-art simulation center could be vital to state’s health care workforce
By Margaret Stevens
A state-of-the-art medical training simulator could be a vital component in ensuring there’s enough qualified health care workers to meet the state’s need.
So say supporters...
Bill seeks automatic inflation adjustment for school funding formulas
By Pratik Joshi
HF2949 would link the state's general education basic formula allowance to the rate of inflation.
Historic structure tax credit would be extended under held over bill
By Rob Hubbard
HF3688 would extend the sunset date to 2030, and allow the credit to be taken in one lump sum, instead of over a five-year time period.
Ban on conversion therapy clears House division
By Jonathan Mohr
Mental health practitioners and professionals could be prevented from providing conversion therapy to vulnerable adults or people under the age of 18.
Incentives for college students proposed as way to help reduce personal care workforce shortage
By Margaret Stevens
There are about 13,000 personal care assistant slots available across the state, and the historically lower-paid field is struggling to attract workers.
The need is particul...
U of M seeks funding to boost support for low-, middle-income students
By Pratik Joshi
HF2752 would appropriate $65 million to provide financial aid and scholarships to low- and middle-income families, and boost student support services such as academic and career counseling.
Bill would establish a minor’s right to legal counsel in police interrogations
By Tim Walker
Before an interrogation begins, police must recite the Miranda warning, which includes the familiar words, “You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, ...
Environment panel OKs $155 million in Outdoor Heritage Fund appropriations
By Brian Hall
Every year, the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council offers recommendations to the Legislature on how to appropriate money from the state’s Outdoor Heritage Fund.
Funding sought for community groups to train informal child care providers
By Pratik Joshi
Community groups sometimes train legal, but unlicensed, child care providers, particularly in immigrant and diverse communities, and help them connect with services and resource...
Proposal would let locked intensive residential centers fill treatment gap
By Margaret Stevens
HF2733 would allow intensive residential treatment services facilities to establish locked centers that could accept transfers from a secure facility.
