WEEK IN REVIEW
A look back at what happened in the Minnesota House of Representatives the week of April 6-10
Although behind-the-scenes work has been ongoing, lawmakers began meeting again officially this past week, albeit remotely.
One of the more unusual weeks in legislative history began Sunday night when Gov. Tim Walz delivered his annual State of the State address from his residence, a distancing precaution the Legislature will also follow for the foreseeable future as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Members met in session on Tuesday, then held a series of virtual meetings to discuss other legislation that may move through the process in the days and weeks to come.
They are scheduled to return from Easter/Passover break on Monday when the House Ways and Means Committee meets remotely at 2:45 p.m. to hear officials from Minnesota Management and Budget discuss how the crisis may impact the state’s finances.
The full body is then scheduled to meet in session at noon Tuesday, with most members doing so remotely. Before then, here’s one last look at what you may have missed this week.
Check out the latest gallery from House Photography, find archived video of this week’s remote hearings on our YouTube channel,and stay up-to-date on House news and updates throughout the week at Session Daily.
CIVIL LAW: Proposed COVID-19 changes would affect marriage, child support and death
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/15219
COMMERCE: House passes workers’ comp changes for health care workers, first responders with COVID-19
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/15216
EDUCATION: Education panel considers greater protections for hourly school workers
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/15217
ELECTIONS: Lawmakers consider temporary changes to election process to address COVID-19 pandemic
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/15220
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES: House, Senate expected to vote next week on insulin agreement
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/15221
PUBLIC SAFETY: Bill aims to help state limit coronavirus danger to Minnesota’s inmates
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/15215
STATE GOVERNMENT: Remote meeting participation could extend past current emergency
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/15223
State of the State: Walz urges Minnesotans to stick together during troubling time
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/15214
TAXES: Bill would give bars and restaurants more leeway on taxes
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/15218
TRANSPORTATION: Extensions to license, registration deadlines considered in response to pandemic