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About the House Public Information Services Office

Mission Statement

The mission of Minnesota House of Representatives Public Information Services department is to provide credible and timely nonpartisan services that inform the general public of legislative actions, educate the public about the legislative process, and encourage public participation in the Minnesota Legislature.

About the department

We meet our mission by providing services in four main areas: Information and Outreach, Photography, Publications and Television.

Information and Outreach

House Public Information Services serves as the general information contact point for the House of Representatives. Answers to hundreds of questions are provided weekly to the public, such as who their representatives are, what district they live in, when and where legislative meetings are held, the status of bills and where to find how members voted on specific legislation. Services include:

  • Workshops and presentations to organizations regarding the House
  • Schedules of committee hearings and floor sessions
  • A House of Representatives booth at the Minnesota State Fair
  • Educational materials about the Legislature and the legislative process

Photography

House Public Information Services photographers document House activities, including floor sessions, committee hearings, press conferences and special events. They accept assignments from House political caucuses, staff and other departments. Services provided by the photographers include:

  • House member "official" and candid photographs
  • Photographs of members with constituents who come to the State Capitol
  • Photographs for a variety of printed and online publications

Publications

Publication staff produces a variety of publications for all ages that cover issues before the Legislature; provide education about the legislative process; and offer information for those who want to participate in the process. Some of the publications produced include:

  • Legislative directories and rosters of elected officials
  • Session Daily-electronic alerts when news from the House warrants
  • Alerts through Facebook and Twitter when news from the House warrants
  • Nonpartisan news releases regarding new laws and other general House information

Television

Television staff provides video coverage of select House activities. Streaming online is an important way for residents to access live video of significant happenings at the House. Services provided include:

  • Live and taped unedited coverage of floor sessions and select committee hearings
  • Coverage of issue-oriented press conferences and special events
  • Video interviews with House members
  • Broadcast, cable, mobile and Internet delivery of all programming
  • Educational programming available on-demand
  • Access to video archives

House Public Information Services seeks to serve as an informational resource for the public, legislators and staff.


Nonpartisan Code of Ethics

House Public Information Services staff are public servants and have obligations and responsibilities to the general public, legislators and fellow staff members. Responsibilities are expected to be performed with the highest level of integrity and honesty.
House Public Information Services staff should be mindful that the public views them as representatives of the Legislature as an institution. In keeping with their responsibility to build and uphold the public's trust, staff should provide accurate, useful and timely information.
House Public Information Services staff should always be vigilant to avoid any conflicts of interest that may interfere with the work of the institution or be contrary to the nonpartisan mission of the department. (The following are examples of conduct that could impair a staff member's nonpartisan status: serving as a campaign official for a candidate for partisan political office, writing a letter to the editor in support of or in opposition to a candidate for partisan political office, acting as a spokesperson for a special interest group or performing freelance work in partisan political activities.)
Because of the position of responsibility, House Public Information Services staff are expected to uphold the law and all applicable regulations. Resources should always be used for the public good, not private gain.
This code is intended to supplement existing policies under which House staff members are employed. These guidelines do not constitute any legal obligation. These guidelines are subject to periodic review by the House Public Information Services director.

Adapted from National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) and NCSL Legislative Information and Communications Staff guidelines

Session Daily

Week in Review: April 20-24 (4/24/2026 1:43:00 PM)
Mandated, sometimes memorable: A look back at noteworthy State of the State addresses (4/24/2026 12:28:00 PM)
House lawmakers OK commerce package that includes cryptocurrency kiosk ban (4/23/2026 5:02:00 PM)
Ban on nudification technology passes House by wide margin (4/23/2026 4:54:00 PM)
House votes to toughen penalties for impersonating police (4/23/2026 4:19:00 PM)
Expanded child care credits, federal conformity key to governor's tax bill (4/23/2026 2:11:00 PM)
House tax committee weighs bill to rescind Rochester sports complex funding (4/22/2026 4:20:00 PM)
Environment trust fund bill -- minus money for Boundary Waters group -- heads to House Floor (4/22/2026 3:39:00 PM)
House GOP concerns halt $1.9 million funding bill for rural public TV (4/22/2026 2:48:00 PM)
Lawmakers weigh legislation that would expand Minneapolis' downtown taxing area, seek golf events (4/21/2026 2:45:00 PM)
House panel hears funding proposal for first state-run pediatric psychiatric treatment facility (4/21/2026 2:30:00 PM)

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    • Photography

    This week's slideshow,
    photo gallery and
    Capitol area images

    Live Video


    Event Schedule

    House Ways and Means Committee
    Monday, April 27 2026 4/27/2026 10:15 AM
    Watch: Live Event
    Adoption of House Budget Resolution.
    HF3732 (Pinto) Workforce, labor, and economic development policy and finance.
    HF2441 (Pinto) Labor and industry finance and policy.
    HF4223 (Elkins) Strengthen Minnesota homes program modified, and money appropriated.
    HF4195 (Kotyza-Witthuhn) Youth intervention program grants modified, and appropriations modified.
    HF3532 (Olson) Eligibility for burial in state veterans cemeteries modified.
    HF3230 (Moller) Public safety radio and crime victims account established, report required, and money appropriated.


    Session Daily Update
    Monday, April 27 2026 4/27/2026 12:55 PM
    Watch: Live Event
    Updates from the House.


    House Floor Session
    Monday, April 27 2026 4/27/2026 1:00 PM
    Watch: Live Event
    CALENDAR FOR THE DAY.
    HF1794 (Virnig) Advanced practice registered nurse postgraduate collaborative practice requirements removed.
    HF3295 (Gordon) Open Meeting Law; meeting broadcasting through social media authorized.
    HF3489 (Bennett) Field trip policy established, reporting to licensing boards required, criminal offense of grooming established, and money appropriated.
    HF3589 (Gordon) Voter permitted to briefly leave a polling place to address an unexpected need, at the discretion of the head election judge.
    HF3719 (Gordon) Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board required to conduct a study and administer a pilot project related to the use of the campaign finance reporting software by local candidates, and report required.
    HF3832 (Zeleznikar) Definition of compounding of a drug amended to exempt the use of a flavoring agent.
    HF3917 (Mahamoud) Medication repository program procedures modified, and an appropriation modified.
    HF4146 (Igo) Temporary authority to store drill cores outside the drill core library provided.
    HF4224 (Fischer) Notice requirements for water discharges modified.
    HF4239 (Freiberg) Lobbying material; certain requirements for reports and disclaimers modified.
    HF4455 (Lee, L.) Ramsey County human resources personnel structure terminology updated, certain positions adjusted to unclassified service for consistency with other similar positions, obsolete language repealed, and technical changes made.
    HF4493 (Baker) Pharmacists authorized to initiate, prescribe, administer, and dispense drugs for the treatment of opioid use disorder; and grounds for disciplinary action for pharmacists and pharmacist interns modified.
    HF4595 (Schomacker) Requirements for licensure by reciprocity for marriage and family therapists modified.
    SF1251 (Heintzeman) Expiration removal of crossbow hunting and fishing allowance.
    SF3868 (Koegel) Virtual currency kiosks prohibition provision.
    SF3887 (Bakeberg) Watershed districts, watershed management organizations, and towns permission to self-insure for certain employee health benefits.


    TUESDAY: House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee
    Tuesday, April 28 2026 4/28/2026 10:00 AM
    Watch: Live Event
    Calendar for the Day: Thursday, April 30.
    HFXXXX (Hollins) Universal pretrial release provided except in certain circumstances, monetary bail prohibited, and constitutional amendment proposed.


    TUESDAY: House Taxes Committee
    Tuesday, April 28 2026 4/28/2026 10:15 AM
    Watch: Live Event
    HF4769 (Davids) Trade or business income apportionment; foreign sales factors required in apportionment percentage of certain taxpayers.
    HF3172 (Anderson, P.H.) Rebate from the solid waste management tax for materials removed from the waste stream for recycling, composting, or reuse required; and money appropriated.
    HF4949 (Zeleznikar) Sports and events reimbursement program established, and reports required.
    HF4923 (Johnson, W.) Cottage Grove; refundable exemption provided for construction material for clean water infrastructure.
    HF2823 (Burkel) Independent School District #561, Goodridge; refundable sales and use tax exemption provided for construction materials for certain projects.


    TUESDAY: House Health Finance and Policy Committee
    Tuesday, April 28 2026 4/28/2026 1:00 PM
    Watch: Live Event
    Hennepin County Medical Center finances presentation.
    Shutdown of UCare and outstanding debts presentation.
    Legislative solutions discussion.


    TUESDAY: House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee
    Tuesday, April 28 2026 4/28/2026 1:15 PM
    Watch: Live Event
    Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program discussion.


    TUESDAY: House Ethics Committee
    Tuesday, April 28 2026 4/28/2026 4:00 PM
    Watch: Live Event
    Adopt Ethics procedure.


    TUESDAY: Session Daily Update*
    Tuesday, April 28 2026 4/28/2026 5:55 PM
    Watch: Live Event
    * Start time is five minutes prior to start of House Floor Session.
    Updates from the House.


    TUESDAY: House Floor Session*
    Tuesday, April 28 2026 4/28/2026 6:00 PM
    Watch: Live Event
    *Time of convening has not yet been set.


    TUESDAY: Session Daily Update*
    Tuesday, April 28 2026 4/28/2026 6:20 PM
    Watch: Live Event
    * Start time is immediately after Floor Session activity concludes.
    State of the State Preview with House leaders.


    TUESDAY: Joint Convention of the House and Senate*
    Tuesday, April 28 2026 4/28/2026 6:45 PM
    Watch: Live Event
    * Start time is approximately 6:45 p.m.

    TUESDAY: GOV. TIM WALZ “STATE OF THE STATE” ADDRESS
    Tuesday, April 28 2026 4/28/2026 7:00 PM
    Watch: Live Event
    Governor Tim Walz is set to deliver his "State of the State" address before a Joint Convention of the House and Senate.


    News and Notes

    Bill Introductions: HF5067-HF5073

    2026 Legislative Session

    The 2026 legislative session must conclude by May 18.

    Committee deadlines

    First and second: March 27 at 5 p.m.: Committees must act favorably on bills in the house of origin and committees must act favorably on bills, or companions of bills, that met the first deadline in the other body.

    Third: April 17 at 5 p.m.: Committees must act favorably on major appropriation and finance bills.

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