2025 Bills of interest to Democracy Bills
Updated 5/22/26 4:06 AM
Bills highlighted green were tracked this past week. Status cells highlighted yellow either had a status change this past week and/or have an upcoming hearing.
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| HF 4591 (SF 4889) | State Government Policy And Finance Bill. | Nash | Democracy | Chapter number 119 (5/17/26) 05/15/26 8:00 PM in G-15 Capitol - Finance 04/20/26 10:15 AM in Capitol 120Co- - Ways and Means 03/24/26 8:15 AM in Capitol G23 - State Government Finance and Policy |
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| SF 4889 (HF 4591) | Noncommercial Radio Station Grants Eligibility Modifications And Appropriation | Gustafson | Democracy | Author added Xiong (5/16/26) 03/27/26 10:00 AM in Hybrid Hearing 1150 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Remote - State and Local Government |
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| HF 4239 (SF 5253) | Noncampaign Disbursements Provided; Data Classification Provided; Complaints Provided; And Requirements For Reports, Written Communications, And Disclaimers Modified. | Freiberg | Democracy | Chapter number 101 (5/14/26) 03/18/26 1:00 PM in Capitol G23Co- - Elections Finance and Government Operations |
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| HF 4240 (SF 4006) | Elections; Various Changes Made Related To Election Administration, Absentee Voting Provisions Modified, Timelines Modified, Elected Officials And Candidates Prohibited From Betting On Elections, Technical And Clarifying Changes Made, And Money Appropriated. | Freiberg | Democracy | Chapter number 102 (5/14/26) 04/20/26 10:15 AM in Capitol 120Co- - Ways and Means 03/18/26 1:00 PM in Capitol G23Co- - Elections Finance and Government Operations |
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| SF 4006 (HF 4240) | Various Election Administration Changes Provisions, Absentee Voting Provisions Modifications, Technical, And Clarifying Changes | Westlin | Democracy | Rule 45-amend, subst. General Orders HF4240, SF indefinitely postponed (5/11/26) 03/26/26 3:00 PM in Hybrid Hearing 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Remote - Elections 03/03/26 3:00 PM in Hybrid Hearing 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Remote - Elections |
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| SF 5253 (HF 4239) | Campaign Reports And Disclaimers Requirements Modifications | Westlin | Democracy | Referred to Elections (5/4/26) |
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| SF 5248 | Elections Provisions Modification | Bahr | Democracy | Referred to Elections (4/30/26) |
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| SF 5249 | Constitutional Amendment Proposal To Allow The Lieutenant Governor To Cast A Vote In The House Of Representatives In Case Of A Tie | Fateh | Democracy | Referred to State and Local Government (4/30/26) |
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| SF 5245 (HF 5088) | Voter Registration Compliance With Federal Law Requirement Provisions, Secretary Of State Allocation Of Money To Counties To Assist Them With Compliance With Federal Requirements Provision And Appropriation | Koran | Democracy | Referred to Elections (4/29/26) |
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| HF 5088 (SF 5245) | Voter Registration Form Required To Include Any Requirements Of Federal Law, Secretary Of State Required To Ensure Compliance With Federal Requirements Related To Elections, Secretary Of State Required To Allocate Money To Counties To Assist Them In Complying With Federal Requirements, And Money Appropriated. | Quam | Democracy | Author added Lawrence (4/28/26) |
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| SF 4223 (HF 4243) | Omnibus Elections Policy Provisions | Westlin | Democracy | Third reading Passed as amended (4/23/26) 03/26/26 3:00 PM in Hybrid Hearing 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Remote - Elections 03/24/26 3:00 PM in Hybrid Hearing 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Remote - Elections 03/10/26 3:00 PM in Hybrid Hearing 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Remote - Elections |
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| SF 4312 (HF 4685) | Appointments Not Confirmed Within 30 Days Refusal | Kreun | Democracy | Author added Nelson (4/23/26) |
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| HF 4305 (SF 4651) | A Joint Resolution Applying To Congress To Call A Convention To Propose An Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States. | Heintzeman | Democracy New & Notable | Author added Lee, X. (4/22/26) |
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| SF 4196 (HF 4530) | Campaign Finance And Public Disclosure Board To Impose Fees And Civil Penalties For Various Violations Requirement | Port | Democracy | Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance (4/21/26) 04/30/26 8:30 AM in 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg. - Finance 04/17/26 9:30 AM in Hybrid Hearing 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Remote - Judiciary and Public Safety 03/19/26 9:00 AM in Hybrid Hearing 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Remote - Judiciary and Public Safety 03/12/26 3:00 PM in Hybrid Hearing 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Remote - Elections |
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| HF 5005 (SF 5178) | Interstate Fiscal Sovereignty Compact Adopted, Reports Required, And Money Appropriated. | Hollins | Democracy Z - Misc Interest | Author added Moller (4/20/26) |
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| HF 5045 (SF 5050) | Photo Id Required To Register Vote And To Vote, Save Minnesota Act Established, Proof Of Citizenship To Vote Required, Voter Identification Card Created, Provisional Ballots Established, Driver's License Requirements Modified, And Money Appropriated. | Altendorf | Democracy new N&N | Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations (4/20/26) |
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| SF 4555 (HF 4366) | Omnibus State And Local Government Policy Bill | Xiong | Build Right A-List Support Democracy Energy | Third reading Passed as amended (4/20/26) 03/27/26 10:00 AM in Hybrid Hearing 1150 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Remote - State and Local Government 03/26/26 12:00 PM in 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg. - State and Local Government 03/19/26 11:00 AM in Hybrid Hearing 1100 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Remote - State and Local Government |
floor vote on data center moratorium amendment (map) |
| SF 4640 (HF 4838) | State Employees And Legislators Prohibition From Taking Employment With Or Serve As An Independent Contractor For Grant Recipients In Certain Situations | Kupec | Democracy New & Notable | Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 6, referred to Rules and Administration (4/20/26) 04/16/26 12:30 PM in Hybrid Hearing 1100 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Remote - Labor 03/27/26 10:00 AM in Hybrid Hearing 1150 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Remote - State and Local Government 03/26/26 12:00 PM in 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg. - State and Local Government |
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| SF 5178 (HF 5005) | Interstate Fiscal Sovereignty Compact Adoption Provision And Appropriation | Oumou Verbeten | Democracy Z - Misc Interest | Referred to Taxes (4/20/26) |
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| HF 5009 | Loan Guarantee Program Created For Furloughed Federal Employees, And Money Appropriated. | Tabke | Democracy | Introduction and first reading, referred to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy (4/16/26) |
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| HF 3419 (SF 4240) | Certain Powers Of Entities Retracted And Regranted. | Greenman | Democracy | Author added Gottfried (4/13/26) 03/12/26 8:15 AM in Capitol 120Co- - Commerce Finance and Policy |
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| HF 4962 (SF 4559) | Definition Of Electronic Voting System Modified, And Voting System Rules And Instructions Permitted To Be Made Available To And Acknowledged By A Voter Using Mobile Voting Technology. | Freiberg | Democracy | Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations (4/13/26) |
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| SF 4559 (HF 4962) | Electronic Voting System Definition Modification And Certain Voting System Rules And Instructions To Be Made Available And Acknowledged By A Voter Using Mobile Phone Technology Authorization | Dibble | Democracy | Author added Utke (4/13/26) |
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| HF 4366 (SF 4555) | Public TV Block Grants Public Television Station Block Grants Eligibility Modified. |
Klevorn | Build Right A-List Support Democracy Energy | Author added Virnig (4/9/26) 03/26/26 8:15 AM in Capitol G23 - State Government Finance and Policy |
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| SF 3893 (HF 4563) | Election Intimidation And Interference With The Voting Process Penalties Modifications And Election Official Performance Of Duties Interference Penalties Modifications | Westlin | Democracy | Second reading (4/9/26) 03/19/26 9:00 AM in Hybrid Hearing 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Remote - Judiciary and Public Safety 03/05/26 3:00 PM in Hybrid Hearing 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Remote - Elections |
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| SF 5050 (HF 5045) | Photo Id Requirement To Register To Vote And To Vote | Westrom | Democracy new N&N | Referred to Elections (4/9/26) |
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| HF 4797 (SF 4994) | Online Publication Of Public Notice Authorized When No Qualified Newspaper Is Available. | Harder | Democracy | Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations (4/7/26) |
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| HF 4838 (SF 4640) | State Employees And Legislators Precluded From Taking Employment With Grant Recipients In Certain Situations, And Definition Of Serious Crime Amended For Purposes Of Recalling A State Officer. | Luger-Nikolai | Democracy New & Notable | Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy (4/7/26) |
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| SF 4678 (HF 4259) | Number Of Members Of The House Of Representatives And The Senate Modifications | Rest | Democracy | Author added Bahr (4/7/26) |
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| SF 4994 (HF 4797) | Online Publication Authorization When No Qualified Newspaper Is Available | Gruenhagen | Democracy | Referred to State and Local Government (4/7/26) |
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| HF 4665 | Number Of Proof Of Residence Oaths A Person Can Sign On Any Election Day Reduced From Eight To Two. | McDonald | Democracy new N&N | Author added Perryman (3/26/26) |
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| HF 4399 | Independent School District No. 535, Rochester; School Board Elections Provided. | Liebling | Democracy | Second reading (3/25/26) 03/18/26 3:00 PM in Capitol G23Co- - Education Policy |
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| HF 4685 (SF 4312) | Senate And House Appointments Not Confirmed Within 30 Days Rejected. | Nash | Democracy | Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy (3/25/26) |
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| HF 4687 (SF 3727) | Automatic Appointment Confirmation Eliminated When The Legislature Does Not Take Up A Confirmation. | Nash | Democracy | Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy (3/25/26) |
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| HF 4243 (SF 4223) | Reporting Thresholds Increased, Deadlines And Filing Periods Clarified, Conforming Changes For Local Candidates Made, And Technical Changes Made. | Freiberg | Democracy | Second reading (3/23/26) 03/18/26 1:00 PM in Capitol G23Co- - Elections Finance and Government Operations |
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| HF 4530 (SF 4196) | Campaign Finance And Public Disclosure Board Required To Impose Fees And Civil Penalties For Various Violations, Fees And Civil Penalties Allowed To Be Waived For Good Cause Only In Certain Circumstances, And Annual Report Required. | Coulter | Democracy | Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations (3/23/26) |
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| HF 4540 (SF 1851) | Misrepresentation Of Campaign Authority Prohibited, Criminal Penalties And Civil Remedies Provided. | Coulter | Data Centers Democracy | Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations (3/23/26) |
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| HF 4563 (SF 3893) | Penalties For Intimidation And Interference With The Voting Process Increased, And Penalties For Interference Related To The Performance Of Duties By An Election Official Increased. | Freiberg | Democracy | Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations (3/23/26) |
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| HF 4564 | Petitions And Certifications Of Persons Nominated As Presidential Electors And Alternate Presidential Electors Required To Include A Certification Attesting To The Eligibility Of The Candidates For President And Vice President To Be Elected To Office. | Falconer | Democracy | Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations (3/23/26) |
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| SF 4552 (HF 4400) | Independent School District No. 535, Rochester, School Board Elections Provisions | Boldon | Democracy | Author added Nelson (3/23/26) 03/24/26 3:00 PM in Hybrid Hearing 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Remote - Elections |
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| SF 4622 (HF 3754) | Federal Exclusion Conformation From Gross Income For Employer Contributions To Trump Accounts | Green | Democracy | Referred to Taxes (3/23/26) |
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| SF 4651 (HF 4305) | A Joint Resolution Applying To Congress To Call A Convention To Propose An Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States | Heintzeman | Democracy New & Notable | Referred to Rules and Administration (3/23/26) |
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| SF 4733 (HF 4461) | Three Rivers Park District Candidates And Officials Economic Interest Disclosures Requirement Provision | Westlin | Democracy | Referred to Elections (3/23/26) |
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| HF 4461 (SF 4733) | Economic Interest Disclosures Required For Three Rivers Park District Candidates And Officials. | Freiberg | Democracy | Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations (3/18/26) |
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| HF 4479 | Elected Officials Permitted To Hold Town Hall Meetings At Postsecondary Institutions. | Frederick | Democracy | Introduction and first reading, referred to Higher Education Finance and Policy (3/18/26) 04/14/26 1:00 PM in Capitol G23 - Higher Education Finance and Policy |
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| HF 4505 | Election Judges Required To Transfer The Record Of Results From A Precinct To A Central Reporting Location Using A Physical Means Of Communication, And Postelection Review Procedures Required To Separately Review Absentee And Early Voted Ballots From Ballots Cast In A Precinct On Election Day. | Fogelman | Democracy | Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations (3/18/26) |
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| SF 4380 (HF 3980) | Certain Online Platforms Requirement To Provide Information Pertaining To Algorithm Use | Maye Quade | Democracy | Author added Boldon (3/17/26) |
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| SF 4513 (HF 4235) | Prohibit Corporation And Limited Liability Company Powers Related To Election Activity | Marty | Democracy | Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety (3/17/26) |
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| HF 4169 (SF 4225) | Use Of State Funds To Subsidize Or Support Protests Prohibited. | Mekeland | Democracy | Author added Lawrence (3/16/26) |
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| HF 4352 (SF 3703) | Certification By Presidential Candidates And Political Party Chairs That The Candidate Satisfies All Eligibility Requirements Of The United States Constitution Required. | Virnig | Democracy | Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations (3/16/26) |
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| HF 4400 (SF 4552) | Independent School District No. 535, Rochester; School Board Elections Provided. | Liebling | Democracy | Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations (3/16/26) |
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| HF 4235 (SF 4513) | Corporation And Limited Liability Company Powers Related To Election Activity Prohibited. | Koegel | Democracy | Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy (3/12/26) |
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| HF 4259 (SF 4678) | Number Of Members Of The House Of Representative And The Senate Modified. | Torkelson | Democracy | Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy (3/12/26) 03/17/26 8:15 AM in Capitol G23Co- - State Government Finance and Policy |
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| HF 4105 | Online Publication Authorized As An Alternative To Publication In A Qualified Newspaper. | Johnson, W. | Democracy | Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations (3/9/26) |
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| SF 4225 (HF 4169) | State Funds Subsidizing Or Supporting Protests Prohibition | Mathews | Democracy | Referred to State and Local Government (3/9/26) |
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| SF 4240 (HF 3419) | Certain Powers Of Entities Modification | Boldon | Democracy | Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety (3/9/26) |
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| HF 7 (SF 1363) | Public Safety; Various Provisions Modified Relating To Data Held By Law Enforcement Agencies; Agency Bail Or Bond Notice; Sex Trafficking Minimum Sentences; Reason For Dismissing Charges; Liability And Vicarious Liability; Assaulting A Police Officer Penalty; Penalties Increased For Obstructing Trunk Highway, Airport, Or Transit Traffic; Tracking Device Placement, Requirements, And Expanded Uses; Criminal Penalties; And Money Appropriated. | Novotny | Democracy Z - Law Enforcement Civil Rights | Author added Repinski (3/5/26) 03/11/25 3:00 PM in Capitol 120 - Public Safety Finance and Policy 03/04/25 3:00 PM in Capitol 120 - Public Safety Finance and Policy 02/18/25 10:15 AM in Capitol G3 - Judiciary Finance and Civil Law 02/11/25 3:00 PM in Capitol 120 - Public Safety Finance and Policy 01/22/25 3:00 PM in 120 - Public Safety Finance and Policy |
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| HF 3754 (SF 4622) | Internal Revenue Code Conformed To The Federal Exclusion From Gross Income For Employer Contributions To Trump Accounts. | Joy | Democracy | Authors added Allen and Van Binsbergen (3/5/26) 03/17/26 10:15 AM in Capitol 120Co- - Taxes 03/03/26 10:15 AM in Capitol 120Co- - Taxes |
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| HF 3980 (SF 4380) | Online Platforms Required To Provide Information Pertaining To Algorithm Use, Design Transparency And User Choice Required, Civil Penalties Provided, And Rulemaking Authorized. | Bahner | Democracy | Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy (3/5/26) |
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| SF 3703 (HF 4352) | Certification By Presidential Candidates And Political Party Chairs Requirement That The Candidate Satisfies All Eligibility Requirements Of The United States Constitution | Boldon | Democracy | Second reading (2/26/26) 02/24/26 3:00 PM in Hybrid Hearing 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Remote - Elections |
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| SF 3727 (HF 4687) | Automatic Appointment Confirmation When The Legislature Does Not Take Up A Confirmation Elimination | Drazkowski | Democracy | Referred to State and Local Government (2/23/26) |
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| SF 1851 (HF 4540) | Misrepresentation Of Campaign Authority Prohibition | Westlin | Data Centers Democracy | Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Elections (4/1/25) 03/17/26 3:00 PM in Hybrid Hearing 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Remote - Elections 03/28/25 9:00 AM in Hybrid Hearing 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Remote - Judiciary and Public Safety 02/25/25 3:00 PM in Hybrid Hearing 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Remote - Elections |
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| SF 2809 (HF 1702) | Mental Health Outreach And Support And Farm Safety Grant And Outreach Programs Appropriation | Kunesh | Clean Water Democracy Sustainable Agriculture | See HF2446 (3/20/25) 03/24/25 3:00 PM in 1150 Minnesota Senate Bldg. - Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development |
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| HF 1702 (SF 2809) | Funding Provided For Mental Health Outreach And Support And Farm Safety Grant And Outreach Programs, And Money Appropriated. | Anderson, P. H. | Clean Water Democracy Sustainable Agriculture | Introduction and first reading, referred to Agriculture Finance and Policy (2/27/25) 03/05/25 1:00 PM in Capitol G3 - Agriculture Finance and Policy |
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| HF 637 (SF 366) | Election Judge Employment Status Clarified. | Altendorf | Democracy | Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations (2/13/25) |
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| SF 1363 (HF 7) | Various Public Safety Provisions Modifications | Limmer | Democracy Z - Law Enforcement Civil Rights | See HF2432 (2/13/25) |
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| SF 366 (HF 637) | Employment Status Of Election Judges Clarification | Bahr | Democracy | Referred to Elections (1/21/25) |