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April 14, 2021

Nelson: Senate approves bills to strengthen agriculture, higher education, energy, and commerce

On bipartisan votes today, the Minnesota Senate passed comprehensive budget bills related to agriculture, higher education, and commerce and energy. “The Senate’s budget strengthens our commitment to core priorities in agriculture, higher education, energy, and…

April 14, 2021

Rosen: Senate Passes Bipartisan Rural Development, Farmers-Focused Agriculture Bill

On a bipartisan vote today, the Minnesota Senate passed a comprehensive agriculture budget bill that supports farm economies in recovering from Covid-19 and invests in agriculture industries and rural development. The legislation is focused on…

April 14, 2021

Commerce & Energy Bill Focused On Proven Solutions Clears Senate

St. Paul, MN – Today the Minnesota Senate passed the Senate’s Energy & Commerce Budget. The biennial bill provides funding for critical programs in the Department of Commerce, maintains Minnesota’s reliable energy network, and continues the state’s successful reinsurance…

April 14, 2021

Senator Weber’s property tax bill providing meaningful relief for Minnesota families and businesses passes committee

On Wednesday, the Senate’s Subcommittee on Property Taxes passed Senator Bill Weber’s (R-Luverne) budget bill to provide Minnesotans and businesses with meaningful property tax relief and reform without increasing taxes. The comprehensive legislation focuses on…

April 14, 2021

Senator Weber Supports Eviction “Off-Ramp” Legislation

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate passed Senate File 1470. The legislation would create an orderly process for housing providers to handle residents who are deficient in their rent and restores basic property rights to housing providers…

April 13, 2021

Senator Rarick Supports Eviction “Off-Ramp” Legislation

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate passed Senate File 1470. The legislation would create an orderly process for housing providers to handle residents who are deficient in their rent and restores basic property rights to housing providers…

April 13, 2021

Senator Koran Supports Eviction “Off-Ramp” Legislation

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate passed Senate File 1470. The legislation would create an orderly process for housing providers to handle residents who are deficient in their rent and restores basic property rights to housing providers…

April 13, 2021

Senator Rosen: Senate Republicans Introduce To Direct One-Time Federal Funds Dollars For Maximum Benefit To Minnesota Families

Senate Republicans recently announced a package to direct the massive infusion of federal dollars to Minnesota through a series of targeted investments that will get the state moving forward beyond the pandemic. WATCH: Gazelka and…

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…