Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
House bill proposes study of statewide strategy to slash emissions
By Rob Hubbard
Sponsored by Rep. Patty Acomb (DFL-Minnetonka), the bill would appropriate $300,000 to the Pollution Control Agency in fiscal year 2023 to prepare a report on potential strategies to reduce statewide greenhouse gas emissions.
‘Dustin Luke Shields Act’ would increase lead testing in rental housing
By Brian Hall
Sponsored by Rep. Peter Fischer (DFL-Maplewood), HF616 would provide grants to increase lead testing in order to make rental housing safer.
Committee OKs preliminary professional licensing applications
By Mike Cook
HF3403 would establish a procedure whereby people could understand within 60 days of a preliminary application if they’re eligible for a license before spending time and money trying to attain it.
Emerging developers program would offer access to capital, help close wealth gap, supporters say
By Margaret Stevens
The time is right to close the wealth gap, say legislators in favor of a $50 million fund to support emerging developers who lack access to capital and networks that can tip the balance to a project’s success.
Closing state's achievement gap a top aim of Walz's K-12 budget proposal
By Pratik Joshi
Closing the achievement gap and promoting equity are two tenets of the governor’s proposed education policy plan.
It is also about making a high-quality education available ...
Private property I&I prevention could be partially publicly funded under bill going to governor
By Mike Cook
Upgrading a sewer line doesn’t sound pleasant and is not a glamorous or visible home upgrade, but it can be important.
A backup could be worse and costly. Inspections for a ...
Proposed tax on wine shippers aims to grow MN wine industry, sponsor says
By Brian Hall
HF2168 would impose a 2.5% tax on direct wine shippers, would require direct shippers to obtain a license and would establish a Minnesota Grape and Wine Advisory Council.
State’s projected budget surplus swells to $9.25 billion
By Rob Hubbard
What was expected in November to be a $7.7 billion General Fund surplus is now up to $9.253 billion for the current biennium, according to an updated budget forecast.
Week in Review: Feb. 21 – 25
By HPIS Staff
Just less than three months ago, state officials predicted Minnesotans would have a $7.7 billion budget surplus for the fiscal 2022-23 biennium. But the February 2022 Budget and...
Bill calls for repeal of MN’s ‘discriminatory and outdated’ fornication, sodomy and adultery statutes
By Tim Walker
HF2770 would repeal the sections of state law prohibiting fornication, adultery and sodomy.
Companion Animal Board creation gets some committee affection
By Mike Cook
Sponsored by Rep. Mike Freiberg (DFL-Golden Valley), HF208, as amended, would chiefly create a 13-member board to “protect and promote the welfare, social well-being, and physical and mental health of companion efforts.”
House passes $1 billion plan for frontline worker bonuses
By Margaret Stevens
Workers on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic could receive up to $1,500 each if their jobs put them at risk of contracting the virus during Minnesota's peacetime emergency.
Bill to let retirees return to work without pension problems, passes House
By Mike Cook
As COVID-19 continues to linger, the tougher it has become to maintain an adequate number of health care workers.
Sagging MN tourism industry could get a boost
By Brian Hall
The continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic can still be seen on the Minnesota tourism industry and House lawmakers are looking to provide some financial help.
$15 million in incentive bonuses proposed to spur new peace officer hires
By Tim Walker
HF3188 would give newly hired peace officers bonus pay if they successfully complete their first year on the job.
