Week in Review: May 4-8

The Office of Inspector General bill has exited the House.

The House passed HF1338/SF856* Thursday after it had stalled in committees for most of the 2026 session and a working group came together to create a bipartisan, bicameral agreement. It now heads to the Senate for concurrence.

Lawmakers also overwhelmingly approved HF3900 that would put a constitutional amendment on the ballot in November to increase the annual distribution from the Permanent School Fund to increase funding for schools.

Bill packages advanced out of the chamber this week included workforce, labor, and economic development; elections; higher education; housing; and public safety.

The session's first conference committees met Friday on public safety and housing bills.

Looking ahead, because lawmakers cannot pass bills the final day of a legislative biennium, they must complete their business by 11:59 p.m., May 17. Will a bonding bill pass both chambers before the clock strikes 12? Will lawmakers decide on a rescue plan for Hennepin County Medical Center? In a little more than a week, we’ll have the answers.

Good luck to the anglers, Frost, Timberwolves and Wild — and Happy Mother’s Day. Enjoy the weekend before the final stretch of the 2026 session. Here’s a look back at the week:

BONDING BILL

Facing deadline, Minnesota lawmakers spar over size, scope of possible bonding bill

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19153

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Economic development bill that revamps state grants clears House

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19148

EDUCATION

Bipartisan bill aims to boost distribution of dollars from state's Permanent School Fund

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19144

ELECTIONS

House passes elections bill after lengthy amendments discussions

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19157

ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Ways and Means Committee amends bill aimed at reducing improper disposal of infectious waste

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19150

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Legislation to expand Medicaid fraud investigation unit heads to House Floor

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19151

House lawmakers OK bill to bring Minnesota into compliance with 'One Big Beautiful Bill'

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19160

HIGHER EDUCATION

House passes higher ed package that leaves $131 million aid shortfall unaddressed

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19146

HOUSING

Budget-neutral housing bill targets expanding affordable units

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19145

Housing conferees agree on funding, split on manufactured home provisions

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19163

MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS

House passes bill to boost state service pay for National Guard members

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19142

Minnesota lawmakers move to expand recognition, benefits for Secret War veterans

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19143

PUBLIC SAFETY

House OKs $15.4 million supplemental public safety package

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19147

House passes bill to boost spending on security at State Capitol, Minnesota courtrooms

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19154

‘One and done’: Conference committee wraps up public safety policy bill

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19162

STATE GOVERNMENT

Split vote blocks House fraud panel's attempt to subpoena U.S. Rep. Omar

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19152

Passed by House, ‘Payment Transparency Act’ aims to help subcontractors get paid

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19156

Legislation to designate a 'Snow Professionals Appreciation Month' clears Minnesota House

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19158

After yearlong push, House passes inspector general bill aimed at combating fraud

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19159

Voice, roll call and division: Voting in a tied House

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19161

TAXES

House lawmakers consider updated sales tax plan to aid Hennepin Healthcare

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19149

House, Senate tax chairs kick off informal negotiations as session's end looms

https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/19155