Though the Energy committee met consistently throughout the 2022 legislative session, little was accomplished by adjournment. The only standalone bills from the committee that were brought to the floor by Senate Republicans include one bill to provide an extension for… Read More »Energy
Entering the 2022 Legislative Session, Minnesotans were looking for the legislature to take action on the issues facing families across the state. Though we had passed a balanced budget in 2021 that made important investments, there was more work to… Read More »2022 Regular Session Overview
From an objective standpoint, this was a great year for veterans and the Minnesota National Guard as DFLers worked hard to build upon recent legislative successes in these issue areas. Importantly, unlike most major issue areas at the Legislature, the… Read More »Veterans and Military Affairs
PASSED*See Jobs section for UI tax cut/frontline worker bill DID NOT PASS The final Tax Conference Committee Report was never finalized nor passed out of conference committee. The group adopted all available articles and the spreadsheet on May 22, but the conference… Read More »Taxes
PASSED Capitol Area Security Advisory Committee ExtensionA bill passed the Legislature and was signed into law to push back the sunset of the Capitol Area Security Advisory Committee from June 30, 2022, to June 30, 2036. The Capitol Security Advisory… Read More »Transportation
PASSED State ContractsOur state employees do important work – from nurses to law enforcement officers to support staff; in many ways, they are what makes Minnesota run. The Legislature is responsible for ratifying contracts with unions representing many of these… Read More »State Government and Elections