Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
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Benefits extension sought for school bus drivers, other hourly school workers
By Tim Walker
School bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and other hourly school workers who have little or no income while schools are on break could become eligible to collect unemployment benefits.
Dangers of skin-lightening creams could be highlighted by grant program
By Victoria Cooney
HF1419 would create and fund a grant program through the Department of Health to increase public awareness on the dangers of these products.
Board of Animal Health could be restructured after CWD criticism
By Nate Gotlieb
Sponsored by Rep. Rick Hansen (DFL-South St. Paul), HF1137 would expand the Board of Animal Health, which oversees its namesake agency, to nine members instead of the current five.
Nonpartisan House office honored for informing Minnesotans
By HPIS Staff
The entire nonpartisan House Public Information Services Department has been honored for its work, as has Steve Senyk, director of Senate Media Services.
Week in Review: Feb. 22-26
By HPIS Staff
Evening meetings and long Fridays are the norm now that the Legislature stands two weeks away from the first committee deadline March 12. That's when committees must act favorab...
New consumer protections considered for mail-order prescriptions
By Victoria Cooney
Whether because of convenience or necessity, many Minnesotans have come to rely on prescription drugs delivered by mail. But some of these medications can be impacted by variati...
Lawmakers learn about ‘crisis situation’ of inmate deaths in state prisons and jails
By Tim Walker
HF1267 would mandate policy reforms and strengthen standards to improve safety for inmates and staff in state and local correctional facilities.
Price gouging during disasters could become a crime
By Rachel Kats
Minnesota could join 35 others states and Washington D.C. in making price gouging during disasters and emergencies illegal.
'Driver's licenses for all' bill clears first House hurdle
By Tim Walker
The so-called “driver’s licenses for all” bill, HF1163, was approved 10-5 by the House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee Friday on a party-line vote, and sent to the House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee.
Latest budget forecast puts state back in the black
By Rob Hubbard
About those looming state budget deficits? Never mind.
Minnesota Management and Budget officials released the February 2021 Budget and Economic Forecast Friday, and the...
Environment panel approves update to motorboat, recreational vehicle DUI provisions
By Nate Gotlieb
A bill ensuring motorboat and recreational vehicle DUI provisions are the same as motor vehicle DUI provisions has been approved by a House panel.
Funding for mental health and school support staff included in governor’s E-12 proposal
By Rachel Kats
Following an informational overview from the Department of Education a few weeks ago, the House Education Finance Committee took another look at Gov. Tim Walz’s Due North budget...
Should a portion of a college sports ticket be tax deductible? Bill says ‘yes’
By Rob Hubbard
HF298 would make the portion of a college sporting event ticket earmarked for scholarships a tax-deductible donation.
House vote puts dentists a step closer to aiding vaccine distribution efforts
By Victoria Cooney
Dentists are currently qualified to administer influenza vaccines – but they may soon be able to provide COVID-19 vaccines as well.
Bill aims to remove ‘humiliation and trauma’ of shackling juvenile defendants
By Tim Walker
Criminal justice, especially juvenile justice, is all about rehabilitation, says Rep. Jamie Long (DFL-Mpls).
