The prohibition against watching video content while driving would be broadened under HF3241, which the #mnhouse passed by a 111-23 vote and sent on to the Senate. #mnleg

By a 133-1 vote, #mnhouse passes HF3802 to create an exemption to the state’s energy certificate of need requirements for upgrades or rebuilding of some electric lines. It now goes to the Senate. #mnleg

The #mnhouse voted 134-0 to eliminate an outdated electrical license with the passage of HF3731, a bill removing Class A installer licenses from the electrical code. No new Class A installer licenses have been issued since 2007. The bill now goes to the Senate. #mnleg

Following a 134-0 #mnhouse vote, HF3741 heads to the Senate. It would update the state’s veterans education program, including to reflect that only surviving spouses and dependents of a POW, an MIA servicemember or deceased veteran are eligible to receive an SSAP education benefit. #mnleg

Flashing red lights on a school bus would mean that approaching drivers must stop, according to a bill headed to the governor’s desk. HF3436/SF3623* was passed #mnhouse by a 133-0 vote, two weeks after unanimous Senate passage. #mnleg

After suspending its rules to declare an urgency, the #mnhouse passed HF4541 by a 129-0 vote. The bill would repeal César Chávez Day in Minnesota after he was accused of abusing girls for years. The bill now goes to the Senate. #mnleg

Laptop computers have become a common tool for House committee attendees.
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SESSION DAILY: Rural utilities with large-scale users could avoid ECO requirements

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SESSION DAILY: Courts ask for $4.8 million to fund extra security, employer paid leave obligations

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Commerce committee looks ahead to reinsurance’s future with bill extension - Session Daily - Minnesota House of Representatives Minnesota will need to reapply for the state innovation waiver for its reinsurance program next year, but lawmakers well versed on the topic won’t be at the Capitol to do so.

SESSION DAILY: Commerce committee looks ahead to reinsurance’s future with bill extension

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SESSION DAILY: No banning permit to carry holders from having firearm in Capitol Complex

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Let's talk about 287(g) agreements. The TLDR is, they suck. Less trust for our local law enforcement, more unreported crime, and the deputizing of Gestapo antics.
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Bill aims to curb private equity purchases of single-family homes - Session Daily - Minnesota House of Representatives When it comes to the housing market, families – especially first-time homebuyers – simply can’t compete against companies with deep pockets.

SESSION DAILY: Bill aims to curb private equity purchases of single-family homes

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Limiting federal law enforcement access to child care facilities fails along party lines - Session Daily - Minnesota House of Representatives Anna Stallman, a parent of a student at a south Minneapolis Spanish immersion school, set a scene for legislators Wednesday.

SESSION DAILY: Limiting federal law enforcement access to child care facilities fails along party lines

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House panel lays over pre-K, kindergarten screen time prohibition - Session Daily - Minnesota House of Representatives How young is too young for screen time?

SESSION DAILY: House panel lays over pre-K, kindergarten screen time prohibition

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Clarification sought for state department resources to aid groups helping veterans - Session Daily - Minnesota House of Representatives Clarity is the goal of a cost-free proposal receiving support on a foggy morning outside the Capitol.

SESSION DAILY: Clarification sought for state department resources to aid groups helping veterans

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Bipartisan bill would update policies around mental health services - Session Daily - Minnesota House of Representatives A specific credential is required of many who work with children and youth diagnosed with serious mental illness, leading to a lack of professionals.

SESSION DAILY: Bipartisan bill would update policies around mental health services

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Bill looks to change administrative flow of home care fine dollars - Session Daily - Minnesota House of Representatives Money from fines paid by home care providers could be funneled through a new competitive grant program.

SESSION DAILY: Bill looks to change administrative flow of home care fine dollars

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Panel OKs allowing banks, credit unions to offer cryptocurrency accounts - Session Daily - Minnesota House of Representatives Banks and credit unions play a critical role in a community as financial institutions that residents can trust.

SESSION DAILY: Panel OKs allowing banks, credit unions to offer cryptocurrency accounts

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Lawmakers consider grant for lender serving underserved entrepreneurs - Session Daily - Minnesota House of Representatives Should a nonprofit lender get state funding to provide risk-mitigating capital for commercial development activities in underserved communities and to entrepreneurs from disadvantaged groups…

SESSION DAILY: Lawmakers consider grant for lender serving underserved entrepreneurs

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WATCH ➡️ Monday's #mnhouse Floor Session youtu.be/qGYlUS9_15g #mnleg

WATCH ▶️ Members debate suspending House Rules to take up HF3412 to require that federal agents exhibit visible identification and not wear masks. #mnleg #mnhouse

SESSION DAILY: Transportation panel discusses, holds over expanded security for legislators, others www.house.mn.gov/sessiondaily... #mnleg #mnhouse

No harvester hijinks; panel lays over bill to raise penalties for intentionally damaging farm machinery and equipment - Session Daily - Minnesota House of Representatives Farm combine harvesters can cost $1 million or more and be packed with high-fidelity sound systems, high-end technical gear, including GPS navigation, and air conditioning.

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No scheduled meetings today. Tune in on Monday for upcoming sessions.

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The House commerce committee heard testimony Thursday from law enforcement and a digital currency platform company on a bill to ban cryptocurrency kiosks statewide.

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More fishing lines per angler is under consideration to lure more young Minnesotans into the sport.

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Judiciary panel hears pros and cons of changing laws on private data in property tax assessments.

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On Thursday, the House Taxes Committee received a briefing on the annual report on tax credits, deductions and exemptions.

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Aligning education and workforce systems is goal of a bill receiving committee approval.

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