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April 13, 2021

Housley’s bipartisan bill to increase access to checking accounts unanimously passes Senate

Today the Minnesota Senate unanimously passed bipartisan legislation authored by Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) that seeks to increase access to checking accounts at banks and credit unions. Current law requires that banks confirm that an…

April 13, 2021

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer passes Healthy Start Act

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake) presented and passed a bill that would authorize the conditional release for inmates who are postpartum and gave birth within eight months of the date of commitment. The Healthy Start Act allows eligible female…

April 12, 2021

Sen. Ingebrigtsen’s Statement on Brooklyn Center Police Shooting

Today, I have been following the shooting from Brooklyn Center and the comments from Governor Walz. The shooting that occurred yesterday afternoon is a tragic event for all those involved and should not be exploited…

April 12, 2021

Senator Duckworth Votes In Favor of Veto-Proof Bipartisan Eviction “Off Ramp” Legislation

St. Paul – On Monday, the Minnesota Senate passed Senate File 1470, co-sponsored by Senator Zach Duckworth, Vice Chair of the Senate Housing Committee. This legislation would create an orderly process for housing providers to handle residents…

April 12, 2021

Senator Draheim, Senate Pass Veto-Proof Bipartisan Eviction “Off Ramp” Legislation

St. Paul – On Monday, the Minnesota Senate passed Senate File 1470, sponsored by Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake), Chair of the Senate Housing Committee. This legislation would create an orderly process for housing providers to handle…

April 12, 2021

Sen. Limmer Statement on Brooklyn Center Police Shooting

ST. PAUL, MN – Senate Public Safety and Judiciary Committee Chair Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) released the following statement: “Yesterday’s shooting and death by a police officer is a tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with…

April 12, 2021

Senator Housley’s Bipartisan “Wedding Barn Bill” Passes Senate Unanimously—Eases Regulations on Small Businesses

Today the Minnesota Senate unanimously passed legislation authored by Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) that clarifies state building and fire code requirements for smaller venues, specifically Rural Event Venues. In recent years, there has been a movement of…

April 12, 2021

Rosen: Senate Republicans fund roads and bridges without gas tax increase or mileage tax

Senate Republicans fund roads and bridges without gas tax increase or mileage tax By: Senator Julie Rosen We are into the home stretch of the 2021 legislative session, which means budget negotiations are picking up…

April 12, 2021

Senator Anderson Legislative Update

Friends and neighbors, As the Senate works through the last month or so of Session, we are focused on building a budget that will help Minnesotans recover from COVID and return to life as we…

April 12, 2021

Key Howe bills focused on transportation funding, EV surcharges, and maintaining disability parking—all included in Transportation Budget bill

The Minnesota Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee on Thursday passed a comprehensive transportation budget that invests billions over the next two years in the state’s transportation infrastructure – without a gas tax, mileage tax, sales tax,…

April 9, 2021

Housley celebrates inclusion of “Vivian Act” in Senate HHS Budget

Today the Minnesota Senate Health and Human Services Committee passed its budget bill. Included in the bill is language that implements the “Vivian Act,” a bipartisan bill authored by Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater). Language included…

April 9, 2021

Legislative Update from Senator Utke: Omnibus Bills must mean the end is near!

Friends and neighbors,This past week the Senate started hearing and passing committee Omnibus appropriation bills. Roughly translated, the Latin word “omnibus” means “for all, for everybody.” An omnibus bill is a large bill that is…

April 9, 2021

Nelson: Strengthening support for individuals in mental health crises

Strengthening support for individuals in mental health crisesSenator Carla Nelson One of the most pressing issues facing us right now is the increase in unmet mental health needs, especially for students and children — needs…

April 9, 2021

Coleman Praises Senate Passage of Bill to Support Youth Agriculture Programs

Today the Minnesota Senate approved a bill to create an agriculture specialty-themed license plate in Minnesota. Proceeds from the selling of the license plate would be used to fund youth agriculture programs. “Agriculture is such…

April 9, 2021

Senate Majority Introduces Bill To Direct One-Time Federal Funds Dollars For Maximum Benefit To Minnesota Families

On Friday, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-East Gull Lake) and Senator Zach Duckworth (R-Lakeville) announced a package to direct the massive infusion of federal dollars to Minnesota through a series of targeted investments that…

April 9, 2021

Goggin: Senate continues to get things done on major issues

The legislature is about to enter the home stretch of the 2021 session. In the coming weeks, we’ll have to complete negotiations on a state budget and a number of other important issues. Here’s a…

April 9, 2021

Senator Draheim Authors Comprehensive Housing Budget Bill that Prioritizes Housing Affordability and Homeownership

St. Paul, MN—On Thursday, the Senate Housing Policy and Finance Committee passed its $115 million budget bill out of Committee, authored by Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake). Senate File 969 focuses on housing affordability and…

April 9, 2021

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Greetings District 10! I hope you enjoyed celebrating with family and friends over the Easter holiday weekend. The Senate was back to work this week—and we have less than six weeks to go until the…

April 9, 2021

Jasinski: Senate is getting its job done; House must engage

Governing is about working together. About compromise. Minnesota has a House, a Senate, and a Governor, and to get anything done, all parties have to be engaged. I have been working hard to make sure…

April 9, 2021

Jasinski: Senate Republican transportation budget heavily invests in roads and bridges without a gas tax increase or new mileage tax, adds conveniences for Minnesota drivers