Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Met Council reform measure met with House panel's approval
By Mike Cook
Sponsored by Rep. Sandra Masin (DFL-Eagan), HF344, as amended, would stagger the four-year terms of Metropolitan Council members, so that, for appointments beginning Jan. 1, 2022, half the council would be appointed every two years.
Support program for Twin Cities homeless adults could be expanded
By Nate Gotlieb
A program that provides rental assistance and support services for homeless adults in Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin and Ramsey counties who have HIV/AIDS, mental illness or histories of substance abuse could be expanded
Parents of maltreated children could have greater say in day care provider appeals
By Victoria Cooney
HF60, sponsored by Rep. Erin Koegel (DFL-Spring Lake Park), would require a maltreated child’s parent, legal custodian, or guardian to be informed of such hearings, as well as their right to participate in person or through a written statement.
House subcommittee continues debate over legislative response to Walz's emergency powers
By Mike Cook
The House Subcommittee on Legislative Reform continued its work on the issue by hearing one new and one updated proposal Tuesday.
Allowing raw cannabis for medical use could cut costs, improve access
By Victoria Cooney
HF813 would modify the state’s medical cannabis program to allow patients aged 21 or older to use raw cannabis and to permit smoking.
Divided House committee approves price controls on prescription drugs creating ‘affordability challenges’
By Tim Walker
The bill would establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board and a related advisory council to review the cost of prescription drugs and set upper payment limits for drugs whose cost creates an affordability challenge to the state health care system or patients.
Paying taxes on PPP loans? That, and more, would change under tax conformity bill
By Rob Hubbard
Every year, legislators have to figure out how state tax law must be altered to bring Minnesota into line with changes made in Washington, D.C. And sometimes the lag between changes costs Minnesotans money.
Air-quality permits could get additional scrutiny in underserved communities
By Nate Gotlieb
The Pollution Control Agency and companies looking to emit pollutants in or around underserved communities could be required to take additional steps before issuing or receiving air-quality permits.
Public safety panel OKs bill to grant limited immunity to victims of sexual assault possessing or under influence of drugs
By Tim Walker
Rep. Heather Edelson (DFL-Edina) sponsors HF289, which would exempt a victim of sexual assault from charges and prosecution for the possession of a controlled substance, drug paraphernalia or underage alcohol consumption.
More children could be eligible for early learning opportunities this summer
By Rachel Kats
To help young kids overcome pandemic-related setbacks and get up to speed for school this fall, Gov. Tim Walz has proposed funding increases to expand preschool opportunities this summer.
Legislation could protect low-income tenants in apartments primed for rent hikes
By Nate Gotlieb
To prevent low-income tenants from being priced out by upgrades to relatively inexpensive apartment complexes, lawmakers are considering making millions of dollars available to affordable housing operators to buy the properties and keep rents low.
Study proposed to develop consumer protections for state's sober home residents
By Victoria Cooney
HF287 would order the Department of Human Services to work with stakeholders to conduct a study and develop recommendations regarding access, possible oversight measures, and consumer protections.
Bonding committee approves measure to help cover costs of recovery from last summer's civil unrest
By Rob Hubbard
HF728 would authorize the sale and issuance of $300 million in redevelopment appropriation bonds for areas of Minneapolis and St. Paul adversely affected by last summer’s civil unrest.
Pandemic-related funding boost for Farm to Foodshelf program could be extended
By Nate Gotlieb
HF790, sponsored by Rep. Jessica Hanson (DFL-Burnsville), would increase funding for the Farm to Foodshelf program from $1.7 million to $2.95 million in fiscal year 2021.
Bill held over would eliminate ‘Social Security offset’ that reduces unemployment payouts
By Tim Walker
Minnesota is the last state in the nation with a Social Security offset, which the bill's sponsor says unjustly penalizes people for whom “having a job after applying for Social Security is not something to keep them busy, it’s something to help pay the bills.”
