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Minnesota Legislative Analysis

Last updated Feb 01, 2026, 08:14 PM

Your personalized snapshot of what's moving in Minnesota: key legislation, voting activity, and bills that matter.

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MN Analysis

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What you need to know about Minnesota right now

TaxesEducationElections

Recent Vote

HF20 voted 67-67 in the House

Taxes Bill to Watch

HF30: Commissioner of revenue required to establish a system for direct free…

Hot Topics

Taxes and Education legislation seeing the most activity this session

50

Bills Tracked

49

Introduced

0

Passed

0

Enacted

Why This Matters

How Minnesota legislation affects you

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    Minnesota's legislature is actively considering 50 bills this session, with key policy areas driving the most activity.

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    Tax bills could impact your income, property taxes, or business deductions.

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    Education legislation may affect school funding, curriculum, or higher education costs.

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    Residents should stay informed on legislative changes that could affect daily life or business operations.

Minnesota Quick Guide

Common questions about Minnesota legislation

Who represents me in Minnesota?

Tim Walz

Governor

Tim Walz

Keith Ellison

Attorney General

Keith Ellison

Steve Simon

Secretary of State

Steve Simon

How does Minnesota's legislature work?

Minnesota's legislature consists of two chambers: the State Senate and the State Assembly/House. Bills must pass both chambers before reaching the Governor's desk. Currently tracking 50 bills in this session.

What are the top issues in Minnesota right now?

Based on recent legislative activity, the most active topics are: Taxes, Education, Elections. Use the filters below to explore bills by topic.

How do I stay updated on Minnesota legislation?

This digest is updated regularly as bills progress. Major actions like committee votes, floor votes, and gubernatorial action are captured within hours. Bookmark this page or sign up for alerts to track specific bills.

Minnesota at a Glance

Current session overview

50

Total Bills

49

Introduced

0

Passed

0

Enacted

Legislative Progress

Bills moving through the process

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Recent bills in Minnesota

50 bills match your filter • Always verify the official text

MN

HF23

Whistleblower definitions provided, and whistleblower protections for public employees modified.

Last action: Mar 13, 2025

Engrossed

Whistleblower definitions provided, and whistleblower protections for public employees modified.

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Sponsors

Kristin Robbins[R] Bidal Duran[R] Bernie Perryman[R] Natalie Zeleznikar[R] Krista Knudsen[R] Peggy Bennett[R]+2 more

Key Points

  • Sponsored by Kristin Robbins (Republican)
  • Voted 133-0 in the House
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

Mar 10, 2025
Yea133
Nay0
MN

HF26

Governor's power to declare emergency repealed, legislative emergency declaration and extension process established, governor's authority to adopt orders and expedited rules during an emergency repealed, citizen rights protected, and technical corrections made.

Last action: Feb 10, 2025

Introduced

Governor's power to declare emergency repealed, legislative emergency declaration and extension process established, governor's authority to adopt orders and expedited rules during an emergency repealed, citizen rights protected, and technical corrections made.

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Sponsors

Drew Roach[R] Harry Niska[R] Lisa Demuth[R] Jim Nash[R] Bernie Perryman[R] Keith Allen[R]+2 more

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Drew Roach (Republican)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
MN

HF27

State agency authority to submit a public option waiver application to the federal government repealed, and appropriation reduced.

Last action: Feb 10, 2025

Introduced

State agency authority to submit a public option waiver application to the federal government repealed, and appropriation reduced.

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Sponsors

Jeff Backer[R]

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Jeff Backer (Republican)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
MN

HF28

Data center energy generation redundancy provided.

Last action: Feb 10, 2025

Introduced

Data center energy generation redundancy provided.

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Sponsors

Shane Mekeland[R] Harry Niska[R] Chris Swedzinski[R] Ben Davis[R] Walter Hudson[R] John Burkel[R]+1 more

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Shane Mekeland (Republican)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
MN

HF29

Social studies standards adoption suspended and review cycle modified, ethnic studies requirements repealed, and ethnic studies appropriations cancelled.

Last action: Feb 10, 2025

Introduced

Social studies standards adoption suspended and review cycle modified, ethnic studies requirements repealed, and ethnic studies appropriations cancelled.

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Sponsors

Ron Kresha[R] Ben Bakeberg[R] Peggy Bennett[R] Walter Hudson[R] Bryan Lawrence[R] Pam Altendorf[R]+2 more

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Ron Kresha (Republican)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
MN

HF30

Commissioner of revenue required to establish a system for direct free filing of individual income tax returns.

Last action: Feb 10, 2025

Introduced

Commissioner of revenue required to establish a system for direct free filing of individual income tax returns.

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Sponsors

Aisha Gomez[D] Andrew Smith[D] Zack Stephenson[D] Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger[D] Brion Curran[D] Larry Kraft[D]

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Aisha Gomez (Democrat)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
MN

HF31

School's compensatory revenue eligibility calculated on the basis of both direct certification and the application of education benefits, various education provisions modified, Compensatory Revenue Task Force established, and money appropriated.

Last action: Feb 10, 2025

Introduced

School's compensatory revenue eligibility calculated on the basis of both direct certification and the application of education benefits, various education provisions modified, Compensatory Revenue Task Force established, and money appropriated.

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Sponsors

Cheryl Youakim[D] Mary Clardy[D] Sandra Feist[D] Lucille Rehm[D] Sydney Jordan[D] Kari Rehrauer[D]+2 more

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Cheryl Youakim (Democrat)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
MN

HF32

Health insurers prohibited from requiring co-payments for children's mental health services.

Last action: Feb 10, 2025

Introduced

Health insurers prohibited from requiring co-payments for children's mental health services.

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Sponsors

Zack Stephenson[D] Andrew Smith[D] Alex Falconer[D] Matt Norris[D] Brion Curran[D] Bianca Virnig[D]+1 more

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Zack Stephenson (Democrat)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
MN

HF33

Ambulance service grant programs and rural emergency medical services uncompensated care pool payment program established, monthly emergency medical services telecommunications fee and prepaid wireless emergency medical services fee established, transfers of money authorized, and money appropriated.

Last action: Feb 10, 2025

Introduced

Ambulance service grant programs and rural emergency medical services uncompensated care pool payment program established, monthly emergency medical services telecommunications fee and prepaid wireless emergency medical services fee established, transfers of money authorized, and money appropriated.

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Sponsors

John Huot[D] Bianca Virnig[D]

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by John Huot (Democrat)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
MN

HF34

Fair Competition Act established, monopsony power regulated, price increases prohibited, price discrimination prohibited, enforcement authority provided, and civil and criminal penalties modified and established.

Last action: Feb 10, 2025

Introduced

Fair Competition Act established, monopsony power regulated, price increases prohibited, price discrimination prohibited, enforcement authority provided, and civil and criminal penalties modified and established.

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Sponsors

Emma Greenman[D] Kaohly Her[D] Andrew Smith[D] Kari Rehrauer[D] Bianca Virnig[D] Cheryl Youakim[D]

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Emma Greenman (Democrat)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Sources & neutrality

Sources used

  • LegiScan (bill metadata, roll calls, links)
  • NGA (governor roster)
  • NAAG (attorney general roster)
  • NASS (chief election official roster)
  • Open States (legislator roster)

Disclaimer

We summarize for clarity. Always check the official text before acting, and verify dates/status directly on the state site.