2025 Minnesota legislative session

MPR News is your source for updates on the 2025 Minnesota legislative session. Whether you’re looking for information about a new law or want an update on state funding decisions, you can find it here.

May 14, 2014 12:51 PM

Gun control bill passes through Minn. House, Senate

Under a bill approved Tuesday by both houses of the Legislature, people convicted of fifth degree assault, domestic assault or domestic assault by strangulation who are later arrested with firearms can now receive the harshest prison sentences allowed under state law.

by Brandt Williams

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May 14, 2014 7:54 AM

Dayton signs expungement, kill switch bills

Minnesota judges will be able to permanently seal the criminal records of reformed offenders under legislation that Gov. Mark Dayton signed into law today. Judges were already allowed to expunge court records, but not those collected by state agencies. Supporters of the change say that information frequently surfaces in background checks for jobs and housing. Read more →

by Tim Pugmire

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May 11, 2014 1:53 PM

Dayton signs women's equal pay legislation

The Women's Economic Security Act requires businesses that contract with the state to certify they provide equal pay to men and women in the same job categories.

by Matt Sepic

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May 6, 2014 1:44 PM

Minn. Senate defeats Sunday booze sales bid

The chamber voted in favor of allowing craft beer tap rooms to sell growlers for takeaway on Sundays, but then the bill got pulled from debate.

by Tom Scheck

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May 6, 2014 6:47 AM

Medical marijuana gets day on Senate floor

Senators on Tuesday will debate a proposal that would let approved patients buy medical pot in the state.

by The Associated Press

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May 5, 2014 6:08 AM

State Senate rolls out $1.1 billion public works projects proposal

The Minnesota Senate now has a bonding bill proposal to compete with earlier plans from the House and Gov. Mark Dayton.

by Tim Pugmire

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May 1, 2014 1:28 PM

Clinical trials deal moves medical marijuana bill forward in Minn. House

The deal doesn't allow smoking of marijuana, but would allow for vapor delivery. It also includes the option of a state-based manufacturer of the medication if no federal source is available.

by Tom Scheck

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May 1, 2014 9:31 AM

Republican Daudt 'frustrated' with Dayton's call for bonding

Republicans say they weren't convinced by Gov. Mark Dayton's suggestions in his State of the State speech to borrow more money for state projects.

by MPR News Staff

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April 30, 2014 3:23 PM

Minn. House passes gun restrictions for abusers

The Minnesota House on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to let judges demand that people served with domestic abuse protection orders surrender their guns.

by Brandt Williams