House Public Information Services produces online content and print publications designed to make the legislative process understandable and accessible to the public.
Legislative Information Manual
This resource is an introductory guide to the legislative process. It
begins with a description of the state government structure and continues
with a detailed explanation of the law-making process.
Session Daily
Session Daily, an online news source, is updated daily during session with the day's House actions, and when news from the House warrants. An electronic notification list announces daily updates.
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Minnesota State Government Series
The nine-part Minnesota State Government Series is an easy-to-understand series of publications about the state, its history, its symbols and its three branches of government.
New Laws
New Laws summarizes newly enacted laws, vetoed bills and certain proposals that did not pass into
law during a given legislative session. Produced for the web after each session, it includes a
search function that will help viewers easily locate a story.
Capitol Steps
Capitol Steps: From Idea to Law (A young person's guide to the legislative process) -
is a 16-page booklet explaining, in a simple, straightforward manner, how a bill moves from an idea to law. Capitol Steps is intended as a resource for junior high school students.
House gives OK to energy, agriculture and commerce package (5/9/2024 11:01:00 PM) Health budget bill passes off House Floor (5/9/2024 7:29:00 PM) Biggest budget item passes House, creating a tax forfeiture settlement account (5/9/2024 2:19:00 PM) Lawmakers strike deal on commerce policy, consumer protection package (5/8/2024 5:20:00 PM) Legacy conference committee finds common ground (5/8/2024 5:00:00 PM) House rejects flurry of campus protest amendments, passes higher education budget bill (5/7/2024 7:52:00 PM) House passes $55 million boost for public safety, judiciary and corrections (5/7/2024 6:43:00 PM) House OKs legislation creating statewide emergency medical services office (5/7/2024 6:06:00 PM) Bill to modify governance of Hennepin Healthcare draws limited support (5/7/2024 3:26:00 PM) Labor panel approves rideshare pay compromise; Uber, Lyft say rate 'not supportable' (5/7/2024 12:22:00 PM) House passes state and local government and veterans supplemental budget bill just after midnight (5/7/2024 12:02:00 AM)
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