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$1.2 billion bonding bill unveiled hours before legislative deadline
Nine hours before the 11:59 p.m. legislative deadline for lawmakers to conclude their work, the committee unveiled the details of its $1.24 billion capital investment bill that also calls for almost $46.47 million from the General Fund toward projects.
It also includes the motor vehicle registration tax changes struck between legislative leaders and Gov. Tim Walz four days ago, which would reduce the Highway User Tax Distribution Fund by $119 million in Fiscal Year 2027 and $135 million in Fiscal Year 2028. And the bill would allocate $800,000 for a memorial to the late Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, also part of the deal.
When it comes to capital investment, the Franson-sponsored HF719 would provide wide-ranging funding to projects across the state that includes $420 million for water infrastructure, $177 million for transportation and $75 million for the University of Minnesota.
Read more at Session Daily.
Session Daily
Retiring members give their goodbyes at close of 2026 session (5/18/2026 4:39:00 PM) Evenly-split House compromises to pass major legislation, finish session on time (5/18/2026 3:31:00 PM) HCMC funding passes in omnibus health and human services finance, policy bill (5/18/2026 1:30:00 AM) House and Senate pass $1.24 billion bonding bill, send to governor (5/18/2026 12:22:00 AM) Omnibus tax bill headed to governor's desk after lawmakers strike Sunday night deal (5/18/2026 12:17:00 AM) House unanimously passes bill expanding state powers to withhold payments over suspected fraud (5/17/2026 11:11:00 PM) Bill granting diplomas to war veterans, modifying school literacy rules to governor (5/17/2026 8:52:00 PM) House OKs cannabis bill with new license, streamlined supply chain (5/17/2026 6:38:00 PM) House passes IT upgrades for human services programs (5/17/2026 6:23:00 PM) House backs $191 million Legacy package supporting wildlife, wetlands and woods (5/17/2026 6:07:00 PM) House passes bill to expand Medicaid fraud investigation unit (5/17/2026 1:45:00 PM)
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Event Schedule
WEDNESDAY: Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council
Wednesday, May 27 2026 5/27/2026 8:30 AM
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Report from the Executive Director.
Spring tour and meeting discussion.
Legislative session recap.
Lock and Dam 5 Invasive Carp Deterrent Project design update.
Outdoor Heritage Fund Grants Performance Audit and review of allowable expenses guidelines.
Forests for the Future Land Bank Proposal.
Accomplishment Plan amendment requests.
Minnesota forest management, forest pests and forest wildlife discussion.
Public testimony.
JANUARY 12, 2027: Convening of the Ninety-Fifth Session of the Minnesota Legislature
Tuesday, January 12 2027 1/12/2027 12:00 PM
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Convening of the Ninety-Fifth Session of the Minnesota Legislature.
News and Notes
Bill Introductions: HF5156-HF5162
2027 Legislative Session
The 2027 legislative session is scheduled to begin Jan. 12, 2027. It must conclude by May 17, 2027.
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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