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Week in Review: Feb. 17-21

By Lisa Kaczke
University of Minnesota officials present an overview of the university’s request for a $265 million funding increase during a Feb. 20 meeting of the House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee. (Photo by Michele Jokinen)
University of Minnesota officials present an overview of the university’s request for a $265 million funding increase during a Feb. 20 meeting of the House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee. (Photo by Michele Jokinen)

Lawmakers debated, rejected and tabled their first bill on the House Floor this week. HF20 would make data collected by the attorney general’s office classified as private only if it were truly data “on individuals.” After it failed to receive the 68 votes needed to pass, a motion to reconsider the bill prevailed and the bill was then tabled on a split-voice vote.

Crowds showed up to testify in several committee hearings this week. It was standing room only in the House Education Policy Committee Wednesday when a bill to ban transgender athletes from girls’ sports in Minnesota was sent to the House Floor on a party-line vote.

Have a restful weekend before another busy week next week.

Here’s a look back at what happened over the last few days.
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Recent Dailies

Recommendations offered to collect outstanding Medical Assistance overpayments
By Todd Abeln
DISCLAIMER: On Jan. 24, 2025, the Minnesota Supreme Court held that 68 members are necessary to constitute a quorum of the House. This webpage may reflect proceedings that occur...
‘Sustained investments’ needed to maintain a quality judicial system, say administrators
By Tim Walker
State Court Administrator Jeff Shorba presents a judicial branch overview and budget request to the House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee Tuesday. (Photo by Michele Jokinen) DISCLAIMER: On Jan. 24, 2025, the Minnesota Supreme Court held that 68 members are necessary to constitute a quorum of the House. This webpage may reflect proceedings that occur...
Energy committee votes to lift nuclear moratorium, alter renewable deadlines
By Rob Hubbard
Blake Johnson, government relations specialist at the Prairie Island Indian Community, testifies before the House energy committee during a discussion of a renewable energy policy bill sponsored by Rep. Chris Swedzinski. (Photo by Andrew VonBank) DISCLAIMER: On Jan. 24, 2025, the Minnesota Supreme Court held that 68 members are necessary to constitute a quorum of the House. This webpage may reflect proceedings that occur...
First bill approved in 2025 aims to ensure stronger legislative oversight, fiscal management
By Mike Cook
Legislative Auditor Judy Randall speaks before the House State Government Finance and Policy Committee Jan. 21 on HF3, a bill sponsored by Rep. Jim Nash, left. (Photo by Andrew VonBank) DISCLAIMER: On Jan. 24, 2025, the Minnesota Supreme Court held that 68 members are necessary to constitute a quorum of the House. This webpage may reflect proceedings that occur...
Week in Review: Jan. 13-17
By Lisa Kaczke
The House Chamber was half-filled on the first day of the 2025 session, Jan. 14, as House DFLers stayed away from the Capitol in an ongoing dispute over control of the chamber. (Photo by Andrew VonBank) DISCLAIMER: On Jan. 24, 2025, the Minnesota Supreme Court held that 68 members are necessary to constitute a quorum of the House. This webpage may reflect proceedings that occur...
DFL leaders lay out legislative priorities for 2025 session
By Lisa Kaczke
Rep. Melissa Hortman speaks during a Jan. 6 news conference. House DFL leaders on Friday announced their legislative priorities for the 2025 session. (Photo by Michele Jokinen) DISCLAIMER: On Jan. 24, 2025, the Minnesota Supreme Court held that 68 members are necessary to constitute a quorum of the House. This webpage may reflect proceedings that occur...
Walz proposes slimmed-down 2026-27 state budget, sales tax changes
By Tim Walker
Gov. Tim Walz speaks last month during a news conference following the release of the November Budget and Economic Forecast. The governor on Thursday proposed a slimmed-down $66 billion state budget for the 2026-27 biennium. (Photo by Michele Jokinen) This is an odd-numbered year, and so the Legislature is constitutionally required to craft a budget to fund the state government for the next two fiscal years. Gov. Tim Walz...
Workforce committee learns of issues with paid time off programs
By Margaret Stevens
Lauryn Schothorst of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce testifies before the House's workforce and labor committee Thursday about the impacts of earned sick and safe time, paid family leave, and labor shortages. (Photo by Andrew VonBank) DISCLAIMER: On Jan. 24, 2025, the Minnesota Supreme Court held that 68 members are necessary to constitute a quorum of the House. This webpage may reflect proceedings that occur...
Simon says no quorum, Republicans elect Demuth speaker
By Rob Hubbard
The House Chamber was absent 67 members Tuesday as House DFLers stayed away from the Capitol to deny a quorum on the first day of the 2025 session. (Photo by Andrew VonBank) DISCLAIMER: On Jan. 24, 2025, the Minnesota Supreme Court held that 68 members are necessary to constitute a quorum of the House. This webpage may reflect proceedings that occur...
House Republicans plan to act as majority, DFL threatens Opening Day absence in power sharing tug-of-war
By Lisa Kaczke
Republican Speaker-designate Lisa Demuth discusses caucus priorities and potential scenarios for House organization for the upcoming 2025 session during a Jan. 6 news conference. (Photo by Michele Jokinen) DISCLAIMER: On Jan. 24, 2025, the Minnesota Supreme Court held that 68 members are necessary to constitute a quorum of the House. This webpage may reflect proceedings that occur...
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