House Public Information Services produces online content and print publications designed to make the legislative process understandable and accessible to the public.
Legislative Information Manual
This resource is an introductory guide to the legislative process. It
begins with a description of the state government structure and continues
with a detailed explanation of the law-making process.
Session Daily
Session Daily, an online news source, is updated daily during session with the day's House actions, and when news from the House warrants. An electronic notification list announces daily updates.
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Minnesota State Government Series
The nine-part Minnesota State Government Series is an easy-to-understand series of publications about the state, its history, its symbols and its three branches of government.
New Laws
New Laws summarizes newly enacted laws, vetoed bills and certain proposals that did not pass into
law during a given legislative session. Produced for the web after each session, it includes a
search function that will help viewers easily locate a story.
Capitol Steps
Capitol Steps: From Idea to Law (A young person's guide to the legislative process) -
is a 16-page booklet explaining, in a simple, straightforward manner, how a bill moves from an idea to law. Capitol Steps is intended as a resource for junior high school students.
Week in Review: Feb. 23-27 (2/27/2026 3:24:00 PM) Stable budget outlook projects $3.7 billion surplus now, no deficit in next biennium (2/27/2026 9:44:00 AM) More fishing lines per angler is under consideration to lure more young Minnesotans into the sport (2/26/2026 4:12:00 PM) Law enforcement asks legislators to ban cryptocurrency kiosks to curb scams (2/26/2026 4:07:00 PM) Tax credits go under the microscope in commission report (2/26/2026 3:19:00 PM) Bill aims to expand attorney general's power to prosecute Medicaid fraud (2/26/2026 2:40:00 PM) Judiciary panel hears pros and cons of changing laws on private data in property tax assessments (2/26/2026 1:54:00 PM) Aligning education and workforce systems is goal of a bill receiving committee approval (2/26/2026 1:47:00 PM) Legislators respond to rising food insecurity among children (2/25/2026 6:49:00 PM) Lawmakers advance $10 million plan to cover supportive housing funding gaps (2/25/2026 6:45:00 PM) Higher potential penalties for assaults on hospital security officers held over by committee (2/25/2026 6:40:00 PM)
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