One of 2020’s top legislative priorities for lawmakers on both sides of the aisle has once again reached the House Floor as the House Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday passed a $1.8 billion bonding bill that also includes many of this year’s most significant tax provisions.
But whether that bill has enough votes to pass the full body remains an open question despite a potential agreement between House DFLers and Senate Republicans that had been negotiated before the start of the Legislature’s second special session, which began Monday.
Sponsored by Rep. Mary Murphy (DFL-Hermantown), SSHF3, as modified by a delete-all amendment, would fund hundreds of public construction projects around Minnesota, provide tax relief for small businesses and farmers, and provide a much-needed boost to the state’s economy, according to supporters. Continue reading.