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:
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:
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:
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:
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
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This week's slideshow,
photo gallery and
Capitol area images
House Taxes Committee
Thursday, April 18 2024 4/18/2024 1:00 PM
Watch: Live Event
HF5247 (Gomez) Tax bill.
- Testimony.
House Labor and Industry Finance and Policy Committee
Thursday, April 18 2024 4/18/2024 1:00 PM
Watch: Live Event
HF5217 (Nelson, M.) Labor and industry supplemental budget bill.
- Mark-up and vote.
House Human Services Finance Committee
Thursday, April 18 2024 4/18/2024 1:00 PM
Watch: Live Event
HF5280 (Noor) Human services supplemental budget bill.
- Mark-up and vote.
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee
Thursday, April 18 2024 4/18/2024 1:00 PM
Watch: Live Event
HF3763 (Vang) Agriculture supplemental budget bill.
- Mark-up and vote.
Session Daily Update
Thursday, April 18 2024 4/18/2024 3:25 PM
Watch: Live Event
Updates from the House.
House Floor Session
Thursday, April 18 2024 4/18/2024 3:30 PM
Watch: Live Event
HF4757 (Stephenson) Cannabis regulations modified.
SF3492 (Agbaje) Residential housing tenant and landlord provisions modifications.
FRIDAY: House Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee
Friday, April 19 2024 4/19/2024 8:30 AM
Watch: Live Event
HF5205 (Hassan) Workforce development supplemental budget bill.
- Mark-up and vote.
FRIDAY: House Health Finance and Policy Committee
Friday, April 19 2024 4/19/2024 9:30 AM
Watch: Live Event
HF4571 (Liebling) Health supplemental budget bill.
- Mark-up and vote.
FRIDAY: House Taxes Committee
Friday, April 19 2024 4/19/2024 1:00 PM
Watch: Live Event
HF5237 (Youakim) Education supplemental budget bill.
HF5247 (Gomez) Tax bill.
- Mark-up.
Monday and Tuesday, April 22-23: No meetings scheduled due to Passover recess
Monday, April 22 2024 4/22/2024 8:00 AM
Watch: Live Event
* No meetings scheduled due to Passover recess *
Bill Introductions: HF5364-HF5390
2024 Session
The 2024 legislative session must end by May 20. The 2025 session will begin Jan. 14, 2025.
2024 religious recesses
2024 committee deadlines
Member retirements
The Legislative Reference Library maintains a list of members not seeking re-election in 2024.
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