Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Speaking to lawmakers, state’s top housing official offers explanation for abrupt end to rental assistance program
By Brian Hall
An increasing load of applications coupled with decreasing funds forced the sudden deadline, which was set just three weeks prior, Housing Commissioner Jennifer Ho told the House Housing Finance and Policy Committee Tuesday.
Education committee holds over plans for English Learner funding increases
By Mike Cook
About $62 million is expected to be allocated through the English learner formula for fiscal year 2023. Education officials say more is needed.
Student data privacy bill moving through House would bring MN laws ‘into the 21st century’
By Tim Walker
Federal law prohibits private data on students from being disclosed to the wrong parties, but Rep. Sandra Feist (DFL-New Brighton) says Minnesotans need stronger laws offering more protections.
Who will get big bucks coming state’s way from federal infrastructure act?
By Rob Hubbard
An estimated $7.3 billion in funding from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is headed Minnesota's way.
House workforce panel ponders action to avoid tax increase for employers
By Margaret Stevens
Using surplus money to replenish the state’s unemployment trust fund would mean Minnesota businesses avoid a big jump in their unemployment insurance rates, House lawmakers heard Monday.
State lawmakers consider seed money for growing plant-based food industry
By Brian Hall
Plants or meat?
The question is becoming more prevalent for consumers at grocery stores and could become more of a question for Minnesota lawmakers.
The plant-based food...
Proposed changes to teacher licensure headed to House Floor
By Rob Hubbard
Sponsored by Rep. Hodan Hassan (DFL-Mpls), HF2950 would allow school districts and charter schools to adopt a crisis online learning plan under certain conditions. But most of its language deals with changes in teacher licensing.
Results of race equity resolution reviewed by committee, more change requested
By Mike Cook
Passed 82-40 in July 2020, a House resolution declared racism to be a public health crisis in the state.
Week in Review: Jan. 31-Feb. 4
By HPIS Staff
The first week of the 2022 legislative session is in the books. Lawmakers hit the ground running with a busy schedule of committee and division hearings over the past few days.
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House panel hears civilian oversight measures in DFL public safety proposal
By Tim Walker
HF2724 would authorize local units of government to establish civilian police oversight councils with new and expanded powers to make findings of fact and impose discipline on officers.
Extended COVID-19 presumption for frontline workers passes House, heads to governor
By Brian Hall
Frontline workers would see their presumed COVID-19 workers’ compensation coverage extended to 2023 via a bill going to the governor.
$100 million House DFL public safety proposal gets further hearing; 'We must be innovative,' sponsor says
By Tim Walker
The House Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy Committee on Thursday continued its debate on HF2724, which outlines the bulk of the $100 million DFL public safety proposals.
DHS may waive some face-to-face requirements during COVID worker shortage
By Margaret Stevens
Some monthly visits with children in foster care may happen virtually instead of in-person, under a bill approved by the House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee Thursday.
House committee hears that when it comes to climate change, where you live matters
By Rob Hubbard
The effects of climate change aren’t distributed evenly throughout Minnesota's population, environmental advocates told the House climate and energy committee.
Watch out snowmobilers — trespass penalties could increase
By Brian Hall
HF2819, sponsored by Rep. Rick Hansen (DFL-South St. Paul), would increase civil penalties and establish specific civil citation authority for trespassing while operating a snowmobile or off-highway vehicle.
