Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
House goes big on housing, passes $1 billion bill that aims to fight homelessness, aid first-time homebuyers
By Tessa Pieper
To tax or not to tax? That was the question the House debated until late Wednesday for the omnibus housing finance bill.
Passed 70-57, and en route to the Senate, HF2335, as...
Walz touts a ‘progressive vision’ in State of the State address
By Rob Hubbard
While Minnesotans have a reputation for being somewhat conflict-averse, Gov. Tim Walz talked a lot about fighting Wednesday during his annual State of the State address. Yet he ...
House passes transportation bill with billions in spending, increased user fees
By Margaret Stevens
Legislators on both sides of the aisle agree the state’s transportation needs are great. But they disagree on how those needs should be met.
On a 71-59 vote, the House passe...
Tax committee approves omnibus bill amidst debate over state’s priorities
By Rob Hubbard
Will the House omnibus tax bill provide $3 billion in tax cuts? Or will it end up hurting the state in the long run because of higher taxes on higher income earners?
It all ...
House begins debate on omnibus transportation bill that includes funding increases, fee hikes
By Margaret Stevens
A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step, the saying goes.
The House began its journey of taking care of 11,000 miles of state roads and addressing 50 proposed ame...
Changes to legislative day, lifting of salary cap on local officials among changes in state government policy bill
By Mike Cook
House members could meet in session more often and start a few days later, homeowners’ yards could become a managed natural landscape, and local government officials could get p...
House passes omnibus state government bill that includes elections funding, state flag change
By Mike Cook
A broad bill that includes funding for both the executive and legislative branches along with nearly three-dozen state departments or agencies is either desperately needed ...
Veterans, military affairs budget bill marches forward with House passage
By Jonathan Mohr
Former and current service members would get a significant funding boost from the omnibus veterans and military affairs finance bill passed Tuesday in the House.
Members vot...
Reaching clean energy goals an aim of omnibus environment bill that also includes fishing license, other fee hikes
By Margaret Stevens
Omnibus bills sometimes are criticized for being too large, too unwieldy and — in some quarters — too expensive.
At 473 pages, the omnibus environment, natural resourc...
House DFL unveils $3 billion tax package that includes rebates, Social Security tax cuts
By Rob Hubbard
Yes, there would be “Walz checks.” No, Social Security income wouldn’t be 100% exempt, but the number of Minnesotans who pay state taxes on it would be cut in half. And yes, som...
Legalized recreational cannabis bill heads to House Floor
By Tim Walker
It’s far from a done deal, but recreational cannabis took an important step forward Monday to becoming legal in Minnesota.
The House Ways and Means Committee approved HF100,...
Week in Review: April 11 – April 14
By HPIS Staff
On Monday it will be exactly five weeks until the 2023 legislative session must end. If lawmakers are to finish their work by this year’s constitutionally mandated deadline —May...
Bonding committee hears $200 million ask for Blue Line light rail extension
By Margaret Stevens
Rep. Cedrick Frazier (DFL-New Hope) and his family moved into their community anticipating they’d be able to take a train downtown to enjoy the amenities and services. That oppo...
Bill proposing automatic voter registration, permanent absentee ballot lists gains House approval
By Mike Cook
A vast elections bill that supporters say focuses on Minnesota voices is not being well-received by all — but enough — of them.
Proponents say the so-called “Democracy ...
House OKs $50 million to restock popular farm loan program
By Margaret Stevens
A popular program providing low-interest farm loans received overwhelming support from the House Thursday.
On a 129-0 vote, legislators passed HF463 which would appropriate ...
