90th Minnesota Legislature
Ninetieth Minnesota Legislature | |||||
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Overview | |||||
Legislative body | Minnesota Legislature | ||||
Term | January 3, 2017 | – January 7, 2019||||
Election | 2016 General Election | ||||
Senate | |||||
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Members | 67 senators | ||||
President | Michelle Fischbach (R) until May 25, 2018 | ||||
Majority Leader | Paul Gazelka (R) | ||||
Minority Leader | Tom Bakk (DFL) | ||||
Party control | Republican Party | ||||
House of Representatives | |||||
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Members | 134 representatives | ||||
Speaker | Kurt Daudt (R) | ||||
Majority Leader | Joyce Peppin (R) until July 2, 2018 | ||||
Minority Leader | Melissa Hortman (DFL) | ||||
Party control | Republican Party | ||||
Sessions | |||||
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The Ninetieth Minnesota Legislature was the legislature of the U.S. state of Minnesota from January 3, 2017 to January 7, 2019. It was composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives, based on the results of the 2016 Senate election and the 2016 House election. It first convened and held its regular session in Saint Paul from January 3 to May 22, 2017, and from February 20 to May 20, 2018. A special session to complete unfinished business was held from May 23 to 26, 2017.[1]
Major events
[edit]- January 23, 2017: Governor Mark Dayton delivered his 2017 State of the State address in a joint session. Near the end of his speech, Dayton collapsed and was attended to by, among others, state senators and physicians Scott Jensen and Matt Klein.[2][3]
- February 22, 2017: A joint session was held to elect regents of the University of Minnesota.[4]
- March 14, 2018: Governor Dayton delivered his 2018 State of the State address in a joint session.[5]
- May 10, 2018: A joint session was held to elect a regent of the University of Minnesota.[6]
Major legislation
[edit]Enacted
[edit]- January 26, 2017: Health insurance premium subsidy act[7] (Laws 2017, chapter 2)
- March 7, 2017: Off-sale intoxicating liquor sales on Sunday act[8] (Laws 2017, chapter 6)
- April 4, 2017: Reinsurance act[9] (Laws 2017, chapter 13)
- May 18, 2017: Real ID implementation act[10] (Laws 2017, chapter 76)
- Omnibus appropriations acts:[11]
- May 30, 2017: Omnibus agriculture act (Laws 2017, chapter 88)
- May 30, 2017: Omnibus higher education act[12] (Laws 2017, chapter 89)
- May 30, 2017: Omnibus environment and natural resources act (Laws 2017, chapter 93)
- May 30, 2017: Omnibus jobs, economic development, and energy act (Laws 2017, chapter 94)
- May 30, 2017: Omnibus judiciary and public safety act[13] (Laws 2017, chapter 95)
- May 30, 2017: Omnibus transportation act[14] (Laws 2017, First Special Session chapter 3)
- May 30, 2017: Omnibus state government act (Laws 2017, First Special Session chapter 4)
- Two appropriations line-item vetoed.[11]
- May 30, 2017: Omnibus education act[15] (Laws 2017, First Special Session chapter 5)
- May 30, 2017: Omnibus health and human services act[16] (Laws 2017, First Special Session chapter 6)
- May 30, 2017: Omnibus legacy act (Laws 2017, chapter 91)
- May 30, 2017: Environment and natural resources trust fund appropriations act (Laws 2017, chapter 96)
- May 30, 2017: Omnibus tax act[11] (Laws 2017, First Special Session chapter 1)
- May 30, 2017: Omnibus capital investment "bonding" act[17] (Laws 2017, First Special Session chapter 8)
- February 26, 2018: Legislative appropriations act[18] (Laws 2018, chapter 100)
- March 22, 2018: Minnesota Licensing and Registration System supplemental appropriations act[19] (Laws 2018, chapter 101)
- April 26, 2018: Service animal misrepresentation act[20] (Laws 2018, chapter 106)
- May 29, 2018: Outdoor heritage fund appropriations act (Laws 2018, chapter 208)
- May 30, 2018: Omnibus capital investment "bonding" act[21] (Laws 2018, chapter 214)
- One appropriation line-item vetoed.
- May 31, 2018: Omnibus public pensions act[22] (Laws 2018, chapter 211)
Proposed
[edit]- Boldface indicates the bill was passed by its house of origin.
- Academic balance policy bill[23] (H.F. No. 3739/S.F. No. 2487)
- Cell phone use while driving bill[24][25][26] (H.F. No. 1180/S.F. No. 837)
- Civil liability for public safety response costs bill[27] (H.F. No. 322/S.F. No. 679)
- Defense of dwelling and person bill[28][29] (H.F. No. 238/S.F. No. 292)
- Female genital mutilation bill[30][31][32] (H.F. No. 2621/S.F. No. 2355)
- Firearm permit to carry repeal bill[28][29] (H.F. No. 188/S.F. No. 650)
- Firearm transfer background check bill[33] (H.F. No. 1669/S.F. No. 1261)
- Gun violence protective order bill[33] (H.F. No. 1605/S.F. No. 1262)
- K–12 education scholarship donation tax credit bill[34] (H.F. No. 386/S.F. No. 256)
- Medical Assistance work requirement bill[35][36] (H.F. No. 3722/S.F. No. 3611)
- Minnesota African American Family Preservation Act[37] (H.F. No. 3973/S.F. No. 3779)
- Opioid addiction prevention and treatment bill[38][39][40] (H.F. No. 1440/S.F. No. 730)
- Proposed constitutional amendment allowing recreational marijuana bill[41] (H.F. No. 926)
- Proposed constitutional amendment dedicating motor vehicle parts sales tax revenue to roads and bridges bill[42][43][44] (H.F. No. 4437/S.F. No. 3837)
- Recreational marijuana bill[41] (H.F. No. 927/S.F. No. 1320)
- Semiautomatic assault weapon minimum possession age bill[45] (H.F. No. 3516/S.F. No. 2953)
- Sexual harassment bill[46][47] (H.F. No. 4459/S.F. No. 4031)
- Uniform State Labor Standards Act[48][49][50] (H.F. No. 600/S.F. No. 580)
Vetoed
[edit]- Boldface indicates the act was passed by both houses.
2017
[edit]- May 10, 2017: Abortion public funding prohibition act[51] (H.F. No. 809/S.F. No. 702)
- May 10, 2017: Abortion facility license act[51] (H.F. No. 812/S.F. No. 704)
- Omnibus appropriations acts:[52][53][54]
- May 12, 2017: Omnibus agriculture act (H.F. No. 895/S.F. No. 780)
- May 12, 2017: Omnibus environment and natural resources act[55] (H.F. No. 888/S.F. No. 723)
- May 12, 2017: Omnibus education act[56] (H.F. No. 890/S.F. No. 718)
- May 12, 2017: Omnibus state government act[57] (H.F. No. 691/S.F. No. 605)
- May 12, 2017: Omnibus health and human services act (H.F. No. 945/S.F. No. 800)
- May 15, 2017: Omnibus transportation act[58][59] (H.F. No. 861/S.F. No. 1060)
- May 15, 2017: Omnibus judiciary and public safety act[60] (H.F. No. 896/S.F. No. 803)
- May 15, 2017: Omnibus jobs, economic development, and energy act (H.F. No. 2209/S.F. No. 1937)
- May 15, 2017: Omnibus higher education act[61] (H.F. No. 2477/S.F. No. 2214)
- May 15, 2017: Omnibus tax act[62] (H.F. No. 4/S.F. No. 2255)
- May 18, 2017: Teacher licensing act[63] (H.F. No. 140/S.F. No. 4)
2017, 1st Special Session
[edit]- May 30, 2017: Omnibus labor act[64] (H.F. No. 4/S.F. No. 3)
2018
[edit]- May 17, 2018: Omnibus tax act[65][66][67] (H.F. No. 4385/S.F. No. 3982)
- May 19, 2018: Obstruction of freeways act[68][69][70][71] (H.F. No. 390/S.F. No. 676)
- May 23, 2018: Omnibus supplemental appropriations act[72] (H.F. No. 4099/S.F. No. 3656)
- May 23, 2018: Omnibus tax act[72] (H.F. No. 947/S.F. No. 945)
- May 30, 2018: Metropolitan Council act[73] (H.F. No. 3273/S.F. No. 2809)
Summary of actions
[edit]In this Legislature, all acts were approved (signed) by Governor Mark Dayton, with the notable exceptions of H.F. No. 809, an act that would have prohibited public funding of abortions; H.F. No. 812, an act that would have required facilities that perform abortions to be licensed; the first set of acts appropriating money for the state budget; H.F. No. 4, the first 2017 omnibus tax act; H.F. No. 140, an act that would have changed how public school teachers are licensed; 2017, First Special Session S.F. No. 3, an act that would notably have prohibited local governments from setting a higher minimum wage and requiring greater benefits for private sector employees than what is required by state law; H.F. No. 4385, the first 2018 omnibus tax act; H.F. No. 390, an act that would have increased penalties for obstructing freeways, airport public roadways, and interfering with public transit; S.F. No. 3656, the omnibus supplemental appropriations act; H.F. No. 947, the second 2018 omnibus tax act; and S.F. No. 2809, an act that would have changed the composition of the Metropolitan Council from gubernatorial appointees to county and city elected officials—all of which were vetoed. In Laws 2017, First Special Session chapter 4, the omnibus state government appropriations act, two appropriations for the Senate and the House of Representatives were line-item vetoed. Chapter 13, the reinsurance act, became law without the governor's signature.
In total, 33 acts were vetoed, three items of appropriation in two acts were line-item vetoed, and two acts became law without the governor's signature.[74] No acts or items were enacted by the Legislature over the governor's veto. After the adjournment of the 2017, First Special Session—legislative leaders sued Governor Dayton over the validity of his line-item vetoes for legislative appropriations. The ensuing court case, Ninetieth Minnesota State Senate v. Dayton, proceeded to the Minnesota Supreme Court; the Court upheld the governor's vetoes.[75]
Political composition
[edit]- Resignations and new members are discussed in the "Changes in membership" section below.
Senate
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Party (Shading indicates majority caucus)
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Total | Vacant | ||
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Republican | Democratic– Farmer–Labor | |||
End of the previous Legislature | 28 | 38 | 66 | 1 |
Begin (January 3, 2017) | 34 | 33 | 67 | 0 |
December 15, 2017 | 32 | 66 | 1 | |
February 20, 2018 | 33 | 67 | 0 | |
May 25, 2018 | 33 | 66 | 1 | |
December 11, 2018 | 34 | 67 | 0 | |
January 3, 2019 | 32 | 66 | 1 | |
Final voting share | 51.5% | 48.5% | ||
Beginning of the next Legislature | 34 | 32 | 66 | 1 |
House of Representatives
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Party (Shading indicates majority caucus)
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Total | Vacant | ||
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Republican | Democratic– Farmer–Labor | |||
End of the previous Legislature | 73 | 61 | 134 | 0 |
Begin (January 3, 2017) | 76 | 57 | 133 | 1 |
February 21, 2017 | 77 | 134 | 0 | |
November 30, 2017 | 76 | 133 | 1 | |
February 20, 2018 | 77 | 134 | 0 | |
April 20, 2018 | 56 | 133 | 1 | |
July 2, 2018 | 76 | 132 | 2 | |
September 5, 2018 | 55 | 131 | 3 | |
December 10, 2018 | 75 | 130 | 4 | |
Final voting share | 57.7% | 42.3% | ||
Beginning of the next Legislature | 59 | 75 | 134 | 0 |
Leadership
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Constitution |
Senate
[edit]- President: Michelle Fischbach (R), until May 25, 2018
- President pro tempore: Warren Limmer (R)
Majority (Republican) leadership
[edit]- Majority Leader: Paul Gazelka
- Deputy Majority Leaders:
- Assistant Majority Leaders:
Minority (DFL) leadership
[edit]- Minority Leader: Tom Bakk
- Assistant Minority Leaders:
- Jeff Hayden, from January 5, 2017[76]
- Susan Kent, from January 5, 2017[76]
- Carolyn Laine, from January 24, 2017[77]
- Minority Whips:
House of Representatives
[edit]- Speaker: Kurt Daudt (R)
- Speaker pro tempore: Tony Albright (R)
Majority (Republican) leadership
[edit]- Majority Leader: Joyce Peppin, until July 2, 2018
- Majority Whip: Ron Kresha
- Assistant Majority Leaders:
Minority (DFL) leadership
[edit]- Minority Leader: Melissa Hortman
- Deputy Minority Leaders:
- Assistant Minority Leaders:
Members
[edit]Senate
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House of Representatives
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Changes in membership
[edit]Senate
[edit]District | Vacated by | Reason for change | Successor | Date successor seated |
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54 | Dan Schoen (DFL) | Resigned effective December 15, 2017.[80] A special election was held on February 12, 2018. |
Karla Bigham (DFL) | February 20, 2018 |
13 | Michelle Fischbach (R) | Resigned effective May 25, 2018.[81] A special election was held on November 6, 2018. |
Jeff Howe (R) | December 11, 2018 |
11 | Tony Lourey (DFL) | Resigned effective January 3, 2019. | See 91st Minnesota Legislature. |
House of Representatives
[edit]District | Vacated by | Reason for change | Successor | Date successor seated |
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32B | Bob Barrett (R) | Ineligible for re-election.[82] A special election was held on February 14, 2017. |
Anne Neu (R) | February 21, 2017 |
23B | Tony Cornish (R) | Resigned effective November 30, 2017.[83] A special election was held on February 12, 2018. |
Jeremy Munson (R) | February 20, 2018 |
61B | Paul Thissen (DFL) | Resigned effective April 20, 2018.[84] | A special election was not required. | |
34A | Joyce Peppin (R) | Resigned effective July 2, 2018.[85] | ||
49B | Paul Rosenthal (DFL) | Resigned effective September 5, 2018.[86] | ||
13A | Jeff Howe (R) | Resigned effective December 10, 2018, to assume Senate seat.[87] |
Committees
[edit]Senate
[edit]Committee | Chair | Vice Chair | DFL Lead | |
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Aging and Long-Term Care Policy | Karin Housley | Jerry Relph | Kent Eken | |
Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Finance | Torrey Westrom | Mark Johnson | Kari Dziedzic | |
Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Policy | Bill Weber | Mike Goggin | Foung Hawj | |
Capital Investment | Dave Senjem | Bill Ingebrigtsen | Sandy Pappas | |
Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy | Gary Dahms | Karin Housley | Dan Sparks | |
E–12 Education Finance | Carla Nelson | Eric Pratt[nb 23] | Chuck Wiger | |
Gary Dahms[nb 24] | ||||
E–12 Education Policy | Eric Pratt | Justin Eichorn | Susan Kent | |
Energy and Utilities Finance and Policy | David Osmek | Andrew Mathews | John Marty | |
Environment and Natural Resources Finance | Bill Ingebrigtsen | Carrie Ruud | David Tomassoni | |
Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance | Carrie Ruud | Bill Weber | Chris Eaton | |
Finance | Julie Rosen | Michelle Fischbach[nb 25] | Dick Cohen | |
Health and Human Services Finance and Policy | Michelle Benson | Scott Jensen | Tony Lourey[nb 26] | |
Higher Education Finance and Policy | Michelle Fischbach[nb 25] | Rich Draheim | Greg Clausen | |
Human Services Reform Finance and Policy | Jim Abeler | Paul Utke | Jeff Hayden | |
Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy | Jeremy Miller | Paul Anderson | Bobby Joe Champion | |
Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy | Warren Limmer | Dan Hall | Ron Latz | |
Local Government | Dan Hall | Bruce Anderson | Patricia Torres Ray | |
Rules and Administration | Paul Gazelka | Michelle Benson | Tom Bakk | |
Subcommittees | Committees | Paul Gazelka | ||
Conference Committees | Paul Gazelka | |||
Ethical Conduct | Michelle Fischbach[nb 25] | |||
Litigation Expenses[nb 27] | Scott Newman | |||
State Government Finance and Policy and Elections | Mary Kiffmeyer | Mark Koran | Jim Carlson | |
Taxes | Roger Chamberlain | Dave Senjem | Ann Rest | |
Transportation Finance and Policy | Scott Newman | John Jasinski | Scott Dibble | |
Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy | Bruce Anderson | Andrew Lang | Jerry Newton | |
Select Committees | ||||
Health Care Consumer Access and Affordability[nb 28] | Scott Jensen | Julie Rosen | Melissa Halvorson Wiklund |
House of Representatives
[edit]Administrative officers
[edit]Senate
[edit]- Secretary: Cal Ludeman
- First Assistant Secretary: Colleen Pacheco
- Second Assistant Secretary: Mike Linn
- Third Assistant Secretary: Jessica Tupper
- Engrossing Secretary: Melissa Mapes
- Sergeant at Arms: Sven Lindquist
- Assistant Sergeant at Arms: Marilyn Logan
- Chaplain: Mike Smith (2017)
House of Representatives
[edit]- Chief Clerk: Patrick Murphy
- First Assistant Chief Clerk: Tim Johnson
- Second Assistant Chief Clerk: Gail Romanowski
- Desk Clerk: Marilee Davis
- Legislative Clerk: David Surdez
- Chief Sergeant at Arms: Bob Meyerson
- Assistant Sergeant at Arms: Erica Brynildson
- Assistant Sergeant at Arms: Andrew Olson
- Index Clerk: Carl Hamre
Notes
[edit]- ^ Lost re-election in 2006. Elected again in 2012.
- ^ Until January 3, 2019
- ^ Until May 25, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Elected in a special election.[78]
- ^ From December 11, 2018.
- ^ Lost re-election 2010. Elected again in 2012.
- ^ Until December 15, 2017.
- ^ From February 20, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Elected in a special election.[79]
- ^ Until December 10, 2018.
- ^ Did not seek re-election in 2006. Elected again in 2014.
- ^ Elected in a special election. Lost re-election in 2008. Elected again in 2010.
- ^ a b c Lost re-election in 2010. Elected again in 2012.
- ^ Until November 30, 2017.
- ^ From February 20, 2018.
- ^ Elected in a special election. Lost re-election in 2006. Elected again in 2008.
- ^ From February 21, 2017.
- ^ Until July 2, 2018.
- ^ Elected in a special election. Did not seek re-election in 1992 in order to seek election to the Minnesota Senate. Did not seek re-election to the Senate in 2000. Elected again to the House in 2010.
- ^ Did not seek re-election in 2006. Elected again in 2012.
- ^ Until September 5, 2018.
- ^ Until April 20, 2018.
- ^ Until February 28, 2018.[88]
- ^ From February 28, 2018.[88]
- ^ a b c Until May 25, 2018.
- ^ Until January 3, 2019.
- ^ Established January 31, 2017.[89]
- ^ Established May 22, 2017.[90]
- ^ Until November 9, 2017.[91]
- ^ Until February 8, 2018.[92]
- ^ From February 8, 2018.[92]
- ^ From c. 2018.
- ^ a b Until July 2, 2018.
- ^ Established February 7, 2018.[93]
- ^ Until September 5, 2018.
- ^ Established February 16, 2017.[94]
References
[edit]- ^ Golden, Erin; Coolican, J. Patrick (May 26, 2017). "Minnesota Legislature adjourns special session". Star Tribune. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
- ^ Lopez, Ricardo (January 24, 2017). "Gov. Mark Dayton fainted near the end of his annual statewide address". Star Tribune. Retrieved March 14, 2017.
- ^ Montgomery, David; Stassen-Berger, Rachel E. (January 23, 2017). "Mark Dayton recovering after collapsing during his State of the State address". Pioneer Press. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
- ^ Verges, Josh (February 22, 2017). "Steve Sviggum, General Mills CEO elected to UMN Board of Regents". Pioneer Press. Retrieved March 14, 2017.
- ^ Van Berkel, Jessie; Coolican, J. Patrick (March 15, 2018). "Gov. Mark Dayton wraps up his final State of the State speech with a focus on finances". Star Tribune. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
- ^ Koumpilova, Mila (May 10, 2018). "Legislature picks Randy Simonson as new University of Minnesota regent amid abortion controversy". Star Tribune. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
- ^ Golden, Erin (January 26, 2017). "Dayton, GOP legislators strike deal on insurance rebates". Star Tribune. Retrieved March 14, 2017.
- ^ Bierschbach, Briana (March 7, 2017). "Dayton signs booze bill; liquor stores can be open on Sundays starting July 2". MinnPost. Retrieved March 14, 2017.
- ^ Golden, Erin (April 3, 2017). "Dayton won't block $542M for insurance companies, but withholds signature". Star Tribune. Retrieved April 3, 2017.
- ^ Bierschbach, Briana (May 18, 2017). "With new law, Minnesota becomes the last state to comply with federal Real ID Act". MinnPost. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
- ^ a b c Coolican, J. Patrick (May 30, 2017). "Dayton signs 10 budget bills and tax cuts, but defunds Legislature". Star Tribune. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
- ^ Cox, Peter (May 23, 2017). "Students at Minnesota's public colleges face likely tuition hikes". Minnesota Public Radio. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
- ^ Magan, Christopher; Vezner, Tad (May 22, 2017). "Protester penalties out, ban on undocumented immigrant driver's licenses in". Pioneer Press. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
- ^ Moore, Janet (May 24, 2017). "Transportation bill staves off transit cuts — for now". Star Tribune. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
- ^ Magan, Christopher (May 26, 2017). "Education budget boosts funding, but teachers union urges veto". Pioneer Press. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
- ^ Zdechlik, Mark (May 31, 2017). "Holding his nose, Dayton signs Health and Human Services bill". Minnesota Public Radio. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
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- ^ Van Berkel, Jessie (February 22, 2018). "Minnesota Legislature votes to restore House, Senate operating budgets". Star Tribune. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ^ Van Berkel, Jessie (March 23, 2018). "Lawmakers reach compromise on $10M for vehicle system repairs". Star Tribune. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
- ^ Pugmire, Tim (April 19, 2018). "MN Senate backs penalties for passing off untrained pets as service animals". Minnesota Public Radio. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
- ^ Golden, Erin (May 30, 2018). "Dayton OKs $1.5 billion for public works, including school safety". Star Tribune. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
- ^ Van Berkel, Jessie (May 31, 2018). "Dayton signs pension bill aimed at long-term stability in state retirement system". Star Tribune. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
- ^ Hinrichs, Erin (March 12, 2018). "Edina Young Conservatives Club lawsuit inspires bill in Legislature". MinnPost. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
- ^ Moore, Janet; Harlow, Tim (February 8, 2017). "Distracted-driving bill aims 'to stop the carnage on our roads today'". Star Tribune. Retrieved April 6, 2017.
- ^ Bakst, Brian (May 10, 2018). "Hands-free cell phone bill moving in House but still stalled in Senate". Minnesota Public Radio. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
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- ^ Furst, Randy (January 24, 2017). "Bill to crack down on Minnesota protesters appears to be national trend". Star Tribune. Retrieved March 14, 2017.
- ^ a b Williams, Brandt; Cox, Peter (March 8, 2017). "Committee debates bills aimed at self-defense, permit to carry laws". Minnesota Public Radio. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
- ^ a b Vezner, Tad (May 25, 2017). "Minnesota gun rights legislation fails to get far, despite Republican legislative control". Pioneer Press. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
- ^ Brooks, Jennifer (May 15, 2017). "Minnesota House cracks down on female genital mutilation". Star Tribune. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
- ^ Koumpilova, Mila; Mahamud, Faiza (May 19, 2017). "Minnesota bill against female genital mutilation raises opposition". Star Tribune. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
- ^ Feshir, Riham (April 9, 2018). "Women share stories of genital mutilation, support bill to fight the procedure". Minnesota Public Radio. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
- ^ a b Vezner, Tad (March 1, 2018). "Gun control bills tabled — surprising few, but with all eyes on November". Pioneer Press. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
- ^ Dupuy, Beatrice (January 24, 2017). "School choice debate kicks off at Minn. State Capitol". Star Tribune. Retrieved March 14, 2017.
- ^ Van Berkel, Jessie; Howatt, Glenn (March 12, 2018). "GOP proposes work requirement for Minnesotans getting medical assistance". Star Tribune. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
- ^ Howatt, Glenn (March 29, 2018). "Medicaid work requirements proposal advances in the Legislature". Star Tribune. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
- ^ Van Berkel, Jessie (April 10, 2018). "DFL lawmakers call for changes to child protection system's treatment of black families". Star Tribune. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
- ^ Magan, Christopher (March 1, 2018). "Grieving families push for bill to pay for opioid treatment and prevention". Pioneer Press. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
- ^ Coolican, J. Patrick (May 5, 2018). "Tsunami of lobbying greets bipartisan effort at Minnesota Capitol to tax opioids". Star Tribune. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
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- ^ a b Coolican, J. Patrick (February 9, 2017). "Some DFL lawmakers call for legal marijuana, acknowledge uphill battle". Star Tribune. Retrieved March 14, 2017.
- ^ Moore, Janet (April 13, 2018). "Minnesota voters may decide whether auto taxes should pay for roads, bridges". Star Tribune. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
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- ^ Van Berkel, Jessie (March 8, 2018). "Minnesota DFL legislators propose raising age to buy semiautomatic weapons to 21". Star Tribune. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
- ^ Bierschbach, Briana (April 20, 2018). "Lawmakers unveil proposal to redefine what sexual harassment means in Minnesota". MinnPost. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
- ^ Van Berkel, Jessie (May 3, 2018). "Change to sexual harassment standard stalls in Minnesota Senate". Star Tribune. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
- ^ Golden, Erin (March 2, 2017). "In first step, Minnesota House votes to block cities' wage, workplace rules". Star Tribune. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
- ^ Golden, Erin (April 20, 2017). "Minnesota Senate approves bill blocking cities' wage, sick-leave ordinances". Star Tribune. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
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- ^ a b Lopez, Ricardo (May 10, 2017). "As expected, Gov. Dayton vetoes two bills that sought limits on abortions in Minnesota". Star Tribune. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
- ^ Golden, Erin (April 28, 2017). "Minnesota Republicans in Legislature line up behind budget plan". Star Tribune. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
- ^ Lopez, Ricardo (May 12, 2017). "Dayton follows through on threat, vetoes 5 budget bills". Star Tribune. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
- ^ Montgomery, David (May 15, 2017). "Mark Dayton vetoes all budget bills — with only six days to go". Pioneer Press. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
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- ^ Magan, Christopher (May 2, 2017). "Education budget proposal focuses on flexibility; critics say it's not enough". Pioneer Press. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
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- List of bill summaries prepared by the Senate Counsel, Research and Fiscal Analysis Office
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- House of Representatives
- List of bill summaries prepared by the House Research Department
- List of act summaries prepared by the House Research Department
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