Week in Review: April 6-10

With the Easter/Passover break and the first two bill deadlines in the rearview mirror, the House returned Tuesday for its final six weeks — or less — of session. The Legislature must complete its work by May 18.

Some committees opted to meet fewer times this week, but agendas were full.

Work started on a potential rescue plan for the Hennepin County Medical Center when the House Taxes Committee heard HF4841 amid a capacity crowd. In part, the bill would channel some proceeds from a Hennepin County sales tax earmarked for public infrastructure at Target Field to grants for the medical center and two North Memorial Health hospitals.

Outside the committees, House DFL and Republicans filed ethics complaints against each other’s members and House Republicans announced a budget proposal, several initiatives of which failed to garner DFL support on the floor Thursday. House Republicans also unsuccessfully attempted procedural motions Tuesday to bring several bills to the floor addressing transgender athlete policies in Minnesota.

Also, a reminder that the 2025-2026 Red Books are now available in the Capitol and the Centennial Office Building.

Enjoy a relaxing weekend before the last week of most committee work ahead of the third bill deadline at 5 p.m. April 17. Here’s a look back at this week:

BONDING

Bill seeks $25 million in state funding for new Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19054

BUDGET

House Republicans propose $1 billion property tax cut as part of ‘North Star Comeback’ budget

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19070

COMMERCE

Library e-book bill stalls in commerce committee over deadline dispute

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19053

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Economic hit to small businesses during Operation Metro Surge sparks call for state aid

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19059

Economic development panel ponders $18 million boost for bioincentive program

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19064

EDUCATION

House Republicans cite DOJ suit in push to take up transgender athletes bill

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19055

DFL bill outlines $60K minimum teacher salary, statewide insurance pools

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19069

ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

House legislation could alter environmental review process for large-scale livestock operations

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19072

GAME AND FISH

Ag panel lays over bill to exempt elk from ban on live Cervidae imports

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19061

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

House health panel takes no action on bill to mandate coverage for infertility treatment

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19060

Study group would waylay governor’s proposal for unit-based billing

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19067

HIGHER EDUCATION

University of Minnesota seeking $84 million from lawmakers for new St. Paul Campus Center

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19065

Measure seeks to end long detour through non-credit coursework

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19071

HOUSING

Proposed constitutional amendment would lock in affordable housing dollars via sales tax boost

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19062

PUBLIC SAFETY

Proposed grant program seeks to boost efforts to solve more nonfatal shootings

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19057

$4 million sought for school safety threat assessment pilot project

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19063

STATE GOVERNMENT

How short are the Legislature's short sessions?

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19050

House DFL, Republicans trade ethics complaints over DWI arrest and lobbying ties

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19052

2025-2026 Red Books now available

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19056

Bill proposes state prevailing wage database to increase efficiency, curb wage theft

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19066

TAXES

House lawmakers weigh proposed 'wealth tax' on assets over $10 million

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19051

Sustainable aviation fuel tax credit could be expanded, extended

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19058

House lawmakers present plan to repurpose ballpark tax in HCMC rescue bid

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19068