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Minnesota House of Representatives
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- Structure safety plan
Two days after the latest bridge incident in Minnesota, a quintet of legislators unveiled a plan to improve safety of such structures throughout the state.
- Consequence concerns considered
Too many committees makes following legislation difficult, and can provide for unintended consequences.
- Improving floor activity
What happens on the House floor is not perfect, but members are trying to make it better for all parties.
- LCCMR members briefed on conservation plan
Members of a legislative commission were briefed on a
sweeping plan to protect and restore the state's environment and natural
habitat.
- Department response offered
Transportation Department officials responded to a report that criticized department actions before the Interstate 35W bridge collapse.
- Too many committees, not enough public input
A House committee was told that a cumbersome committee structure is a barrier to public participation and process transparency.
- Bridge program proffered
The Department of Transportation plans to repair or replace 120 trunk highway bridges in the next decade.
- Retooling the process
Frustration leads to calls for change in how the House does business.
- Bridge collapse concerns raised
A report questions some of the Transportation Departments happenings before the collapse of the Interstate 35W bridge.
- Budget agreement OK'd
A plan to resolve the states projected biennial budget deficit was approved by the House and Senate.
- Bonding bill phase II part of end-of-session agreement
Central Corridor, a new state park and veterans facilities back on the table.
- Agreement reached before clock hits midnight
A session the House speaker calls the most productive in a "long, long time" is over.
- A step torwards property tax reform
One piece in resolving the states projected $935 million biennial deficit was a negotiated tax bill.
- LCCMR bill sent to governor's desk
A bill that would appropriate $23.4 million for a variety
of environment and natural resources projects is on its way to the governor's
desk.
- Omnibus game and fish bill sent to governor's desk
The omnibus game, fish and lands bill is on its way to the governor's desk.
- Still waiting on negotiations
Budget bill conferees met briefly, but must wait longer before action can be taken.
- Smoking ban stays
An attempt to overturn the state smoking ban was snuffed out by the House.
- LCCMR bill passed
The House passed a bill that would appropriate $23.4 million for a variety of environment and natural resources projects, but the Senate did not concur.
- LCCMR bill moves forward
Two House committees approved a bill that would authorize nearly $23 million worth of environment and natural resources projects.
- Policy bill gets approval on second try
An omnibus transportation policy bill cleared an important speed bump en route to the checkered flag.
- Responsible family life and sexuality education programs
The characteristics of a responsible family life and sexuality education program were approved by the House.
- Staggered Met Council terms
Staggered terms for the Metropolitan Council were approved by the House and Senate and now await action by the governor.
- House approves newborn screening
Changes to newborn screening laws may still happen.
- Transportation policy plan back on track
After hitting a major pothole in the House, an updated omnibus transportation policy bill may have smoother travels.
- House and Senate pass stand-alone education finance bill
After negotiations on the omnibus supplemental budget bill broke down earlier in the day, the House and Senate approved a stand-alone education finance bill.
- One more time
With budget negotiations breaking down, legislative leaders want to give reaching an agreement one more try.
- Newborn screening bill back to committee
Changes to newborn screening laws have been put on hold.
- Citizens council could set legislators pay
The House voted to put before voters at the November election a question to remove legislators ability to set their own salaries.
- Health care policy, sex offender program regulations OK'd
A conference committee report dealing with health care policy provisions and sexual offender program regulations was approved by the House.
- Three projects ready to hit the road
A bill approved by the House could be a vehicle for a new state park, Central Corridor funding and veterans home improvements.
- MnDOT engineer requirements
The prerequisite to be one of the top Department of Transportation officials could change.
- Health care reform?
The House and Senate approved a health care reform conference committee report.
- 'Parting gift' could be more funding for capital investment
The House minority leader believes end-of-session negotiations are close, and that human services is the key unresolved issue.
- Remaining optimistic about a deal
House leaders said reaching a budget deal with the governor is "doable."
- Tough questions on DNR conference spending
State officials faced some tough questioning from lawmakers concerned about $383,000 in state funds used to fund a conservation officer conference.
- Riding the Central Corridor rail
New $70 million proposal would put light rail project back on line.
- Deal reached on cap-and-trade bill
Members of a conference committee reached a deal on the cap-and-trade bill — and negotiators for regional cap-and-trade talks will get a sneak peek before it's signed.
- Victim compensation plan signed into law
A new law will provide some relief to survivors and victims of the Interstate 35W bridge collapse.
- Game, fish and lands policy bill passed
Fishing with two lines and hunting at younger ages are two of the changes proposed in the omnibus game, fish and lands policy bill passed by the House.
- Urban partnership agreements authorized
Policy for a plan to ease congestion in the southern Twin Cities suburbs is en route to the governor.
- House says no to primary seat belts
An agreement designed to save lives and prevent injury did not receive House approval after more than an hour of sometimes emotional debate.
- Stem cell policy proposed
A bill to potentially further stem cell research in the state was approved by the House.
- Policy bill hits speed bump
Hours before its report was expected to be acted upon by the House, a Transportation Policy Conference Committee was making changes.
- Collegiate provisions passed
An omnibus higher education policy bill received House and Senate approval.
- Ag and veterans policy bill gets approval
An unlikely mix of veterans and agriculture provisions is heading to the governor.
- Conferees reach deal on budget
The Omnibus Supplemental Budget Bill Conference Committee finished its work, but didnt rule out meeting again.
- 'Clean Car' bill cruises to House floor
The California vehicle emissions standards bill, also known as the "Clean Car" bill, is headed to the House floor.
- Citizens council could set legislators pay
Legislators may no longer get to set their own salaries.
- Keeping Minnesotans safe in vehicles
Conferees agreed to an omnibus transportation policy bill containing three key safety initiatives.
- Agreement reached on energy omnibus bill
After making mostly technical changes, House and Senate conferees reached an agreement on the omnibus energy policy bill.
- Delta president meets with committee
The merger of Delta and Northwest airlines will make each company stronger, according to the Delta president.
- Gubernatorial concerns derail conference committee
Transportation policy conferees got close to finalizing a 2008 plan, but a governor's alleged threat delayed their work.
- Provisions removed from ed bill pass House
Provisions removed from the omnibus education policy bill were passed separately by the House.
- Everybody buckle up
Not wearing a seat belt could become a primary offense.
- Deal reached on 35W bridge victims' compensation
Relief is finally on the way for victims of the Interstate 35W bridge collapse after House and Senate negotiators reached an agreement on a compensation plan.
- Optimsim abounds
With a little more than two weeks to go before they must adjourn, House leaders said they were ready to compromise with the governor and pass bills through the House.
- House approves minimum wage increase
House approval was given to a bill that would increase the state's minimum wage.
- License reinstatement fee uniformity
A juvenile driver's license $30 fee imposed following revocation could be reinstated.
- Toxic chemical ban passed
The House passed a bill that would phase out a toxic fire-retardant chemical by 2010.
- Trust fund land management
The Department of Natural Resources could be held to a higher standard when it comes to lands it manages to benefit schools.
- Whistleblower protection extended
Whistleblower protection would be extended to executive branch employees, under a bill receiving House approval.
- Peak oil resolution passed
The House approved a resolution recognizing the "unprecedented challenge" of peak oil and asking Gov. Tim Pawlenty to prepare a response plan.
- Changes in early childhood teaching requirements
A small change in state law could make a big difference for early childhood programs in rural parts of the state.
- Legislative Energy Commission bill passed
The Legislative Electric Energy Task Force would be abolished and reorganized as the Legislative Energy Commission under a bill passed by the House.
- Mitigation of transportation construction impacts
What its House sponsor termed, “a real good bill for small business” is on its way to the governor.
- Bills back in circulation
Three provisions removed from the omnibus education policy bill Monday are back as part of another bill.
- 'Clean Car' clears another hurdle
The bill to adopt California's 'Clean Car' vehicle emission standards for Minnesota was approved by the House Finance Committee.
- Proposals push back on Northwest
Two bills receiving committee approval would ensure the Metropolitan Airports Commission does everything in its power to get repaid by Northwest Airlines.
- House tax plan released
After months of debate, the House Taxes Committee unveiled its omnibus tax bill.
- Renewable energy definition expanded
The House passed a bill that would expand the definition of renewable energy technologies to include biofuels made from algae.
- Child care assistance modifications
Family care providers may have to comply with a few new regulations.
- Keeping jobs in the state, budget concerns
House Republicans commented on the budget negotiations and a plan to keep businesses in the state.
- Budget volley – round 2
House and Senate ask for bonding of Central Corridor project and new veterans home.
- Repealing the corporate franchise tax
In light of the recent proposed merger between Northwest and Delta airlines, lawmakers have proposed a way to get Delta to fly into Minnesota and stay here.
- More races to watch
Running Aces Harness Park may be able to show more on its television screens than whats racing on its track.
- Transportation Policy II is approved
With the 2007 transportation policy bill awaiting gubernatorial action, the 2008 version received House approval.
- Conferees differ in dollars, inflation rates
Differing health care inflation rates and how to spend General Fund dollars are keeping the Health Care Reform Conference Committee at odds.
- Cap-and-trade bill passed
The House passed a bill that would pave the way for the
adoption of a regional cap-and-trade system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Omnibus energy policy bill approved
The House passed an omnibus energy policy bill that would boost solar and wind power and tighten greenhouse gas regulations.
- Military reservist loans, worker benefits
House approval was given to a plan to help business impacted by someone called to active service, and another to help veterans struggling to find work.
- Mall of America expansion concerns
A plan to help fund a Mall of America expansion was scrutinized by a House committee.
- Environment and energy budget proposals discussed
A joint House and Senate working group discussed differences in the omnibus supplemental budget bill's environment and energy provisions.
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