Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Regions Hospital 100-bed expansion not needed, state officials say
By Zach Kayser
Department of Health officials on Wednesday told lawmakers a new hospital expansion plan is not in the public interest.
House OKs bill to increase eligibility for Xcel’s solar rewards program
By Melissa Turtinen
HF3232, as amended, sponsored by Rep. Marion O'Neill (R-Maple Lake), passed the House on a 79-42 vote Wednesday.
‘Bill of Rights’ for foster care sibling protection gets House support
By Zach Kayser
A so-called “bill of rights” to help ensure siblings in foster care get to visit each other cleared the House Wednesday.
Tweaks to Commission of Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing Minnesotans receive strong House support
By Zach Kayser
On a 124-0 vote, the House passed a number of changes Wednesday to the Commission of Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing Minnesotans.
Trainees on two-wheels could motor onto interstates under bill that passes House
By Jonathan Avise
Motorcycle permit holders might be able to expand their two-wheeled driving education by driving on the interstate.
More than $230,000 for former prisoners in annual claims bill
By Mike Cook
Sponsored by Rep. Duane Quam (R-Byron), HF4157, the annual claims bill was passed 125-0 Wednesday.
House passes pump drive-off data collection bill
By Ricky Campbell
The House passed a bill Wednesday that would give a petroleum marketers trade group access to vehicle lessees’ data through the Department of Public Safety in the event of a gas pump drive-off.
Buffer tax credit plan draws bipartisan support —but funding a sticking point
By Michael Strasburg
HF4395 would establish a tax credit of $50 per acre for property required to be maintained as a buffer strip.
Proposed changes to campaign finance law passed by House
By Melissa Turtinen
A bill that would make several changes to campaign finance laws is headed to Gov. Mark Dayton’s desk.
House passes bill to allow Metropolitan Airports Commission to set employee salaries
By Melissa Turtinen
The Metropolitan Airports Commission would be able to set salaries for its employees under the provisions of a bill now headed to Gov. Mark Dayton’s desk.
Omnibus public safety bill with increased freeway protester penalties passed by House
By Mike Cook
Supporters say a bill ratified late Tuesday would help ensure Minnesotans safety and security. Opponents are highly critical of one provision. Ultimately, the omnibus public safety and security finance bill was passed 92-35 by the House.
House passes combined health and transportation omnibus bills
By Zach Kayser
After more than seven hours of debate, the House voted 82-43 to pass HF3138, the omnibus health and human services and omnibus transportation finance bill.
House OKs $141.6 million omnibus legacy finance bill
By Melissa Turtinen
The House passed its omnibus legacy finance bill Monday, which would use Legacy funds on more than 60 projects aimed at enhancing lands, protecting clean water and funding arts and cultural projects across the state.
House approves omnibus tax bill that offers a conformity fix, tax cuts
By Michael Strasburg
HF4385 would make numerous changes to conform state taxes to the recently adopted federal tax code.
Starting Line: School safety at heart of school resource officer training proposal.
By HPIS Staff
Rep. Anna Wills (R-Rosemount) sponsors HF4387, a bill she hopes will increase school safety. Find out more on this week’s Starting Line. #mnleg
