Weekly update from Senator Bill Weber

Dear neighbors, This week marked the first committee deadline, which means that most bills must have been heard in at least one committee for it to continue moving through the legislative process. This deadline does…
Senator Mary Kiffmeyer

Legislative update from Senator Mary Kiffmeyer – March 23, 2018

MNLARS Reform On Thursday, we passed a bipartisan compromise bill that will add strict oversight and accountability, as well as additional funding, to fix the failed licensing and vehicle registration system MNLARS. The legislation appropriates…
Senator Carla Nelson

Sen. Nelson supported “MNLARS fix” passes Senate

Sen. Carla Nelson supported ‘MNLARS fix bill’ passes MN Senate Requires strict oversight for broken licensing, tabs, and registration system Senator Carla Nelson [R-Rochester] and the Minnesota Senate passed bipartisan legislation that adds strict oversight…

Republican legislators introduce Police Protection legislation

On Thursday, Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria) joined Rep. Brian Johnson (R-Cambridge) and Rep. Matt Grossell (R-Clearbrook) to introduce Police Protection legislation. One bill, SF 3292 would increase the penalty for assaulting a police officer and the…

Faribault I-35 interchange development advances in the Senate

A long-discussed interchange in Faribault was given life today when the Minnesota Senate heard legislation to conduct a feasibility study on the project. Senate File 2363, authored by Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault), would appropriate $500,000…
Senator Scott Jasinski

Common Sense Work Requirements for Public Benefits

Common Sense Work Requirements for Public Benefits By Senator John Jasinski Say your friend gets laid off, loses his house, and needs a place to stay. Surely you would let him crash on your couch…
Senator Roger Chamberlain

Chamberlain votes for MNLARS solution

Senator Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) voted for a bill to get Minnesota’s failed vehicle licensing and registration system (MNLARS) back on track. Senate File 3133 appropriates $9.65 million for MNLARS technical staff and technical repairs…
Sen. Jeremy Miller

Miller votes for MNLARS solution, stronger taxpayer protections

Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) today supported the first phase of a solution to get Minnesota’s new vehicle licensing and registration system (MNLARS) back on track after months of problems and complaints. Senate File 3133 appropriates…
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Rosen supports first step MNLARS fix

Senator Julie Rosen (R-Vernon Center) today voted for emergency funding and stricter oversight as a first step to get Minnesota’s failed new MNLARS system back on track. Senate File 3133 appropriates $9.65 million for MNLARS technical…
Bruce Anderson Floor Speech

Anderson votes for first step MNLARS fix

Senator Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) today voted for the first phase of a plan to get Minnesota’s failed new system of licensing and registering vehicles (MNLARS) back on track. The proposal appropriates funding for technical fixes…
Senator John Jasinski

Jasinski votes for MNLARS first-phase solution

Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) today supported a first-phase solution to get Minnesota’s failed new MNLARS system turned around. Senate File 3133 appropriates $9.65 million for MNLARS technical staff and technical repairs using an existing special…