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Jan 28, 2023 81 tweets 12 min read
eliminate partial-birth abortion and protection the women and babies of this state.".
Amendment to the Amendment does not prevail.
A217 Amendment (Senator Mitchell): "Delete partial-birth"
"I sat up here, I told my personal story, I begged you not to put in artificial timelines then vote for it. If you want to take away the rights of women then vote on it.".
Senator Drazkowski withdraws the A211 Amendment.
A208 Amendment offered by Senator Coleman- "delete everything after the enacting clause and insert..."
"We have seen Republicans try to offer
Jan 28, 2023 5 tweets 1 min read
Point of Order- "As I read the Amendment to the Amendment creates criminal penalties, the original bill does not seek to create criminal penalties which is not germane with the underlying bill.". Senator Klein: "Correction accepted, nevertheless this is an Amendment that should go before the Judicial Committee.".
Senator Lucero: "A few minutes ago we had an Amendment to my Amendment that substantially changed my Amendment. Earlier it was a custom and usage for this body
Jan 27, 2023 182 tweets 28 min read
Senate Floor Session from January 27th to discuss SF1- The PRO Act. Senator Champion- President of the Senate- Asking for a call for civility and respect regarding the discussion the Senate will be having today and reminding gallery members that they should refrain from disturbing floor proceedings.
Jan 26, 2023 10 tweets 2 min read
The Senate Higher Education Committee will be meeting to discuss SF326, and SF267.
You can find documents for today's meeting here: senate.mn/schedule/commi… and follow this thread for coverage. The Committee has been called to order, and a quorum is present.
SF326 (Boldon, DFL): Summer academic enrichment program appropriation
Jan 26, 2023 29 tweets 4 min read
The House Labor and Industry Finance Committee will be meeting at 1 pm to discuss HF100 (Stephenson): Omnibus Cannabis Bill. All attachments for the hearing can be found here: house.leg.state.mn.us/committees/hom….
Stay tuned for coverage! Order called, a quorum is present.
Minutes from 1/19/23 meeting moved and approved.
Jan 26, 2023 45 tweets 9 min read
The House Education Finance Committee will be convening shortly to discuss the Governor's Education Budget. Stay tuned for coverage! Committee has been called to order and a quorum is present.
Minutes from 1/25 have been moved and approved.
Jan 26, 2023 15 tweets 2 min read
The Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee met today at 12:30 to discuss SF73.
You can find all information regarding the Committee here: senate.mn/schedule/commi…, and a recap of the meeting in this thread.
The meeting has been convened and a quorum is present. "This is a big bill and there is a lot of information to review and vet.".
Jan 25, 2023 38 tweets 5 min read
On Monday, January 23 the House Ways and Means Committee met to discuss HF50, HF207, and HF29. The meeting was called to order, a quorum is present and minutes from 1/17/23 were moved and approved.
Jan 25, 2023 16 tweets 2 min read
The House Education Finance Committee will be meeting today at 10:30 to discuss HF5, HF180, HF191, and HF44.
Stay tuned for coverage! The meeting has been called to order.
Various members have guests that they are introducing to the Committee.
Minutes from 1/24/23. Minutes have been approved.
Feb 24, 2022 66 tweets 10 min read
On Monday, February 21st 2022 the Minnesota House Education Policy Committee Meeting convened to listen to Testimony on bullying in schools, discuss HF3260 (Hanson), and HF3378 (Berg). Roll has been taken and a quorum is present. Meetings from 2/16 have been moved and approved.
Feb 24, 2022 16 tweets 2 min read
Now covering MN House Housing Finance and Policy Committee meeting Presentation of HF 3244, part of Homes for All Coalition agenda. Includes $400 million in housing infrastructure bonds
Feb 23, 2022 63 tweets 10 min read
House Education Policy committee meeting is about to begin. Today's agenda:

HF3242 Davnie
HF550 Jordan
HF3434 Frazier Chair Rep Ruth Richardson (DFL) called meeting to order and clerk is taking attendance.
Feb 23, 2022 53 tweets 7 min read
About to begin live tweeting House Local Government Division Committee.

Today's agenda is #HF3256 (Elkins) Legalizing Affordable Housing Act; local land use and building permit provision modified. Chair Rep. Sandra Masin DFL has called meeting to order. Now taking roll call.
Feb 22, 2022 52 tweets 7 min read
Now tweeting House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee meeting (meeting began at 10:30am). Roll call taken. Quorum present.
Feb 22, 2022 41 tweets 6 min read
Now livetweeting House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee, MN House of Representatives. Taking roll call. Now discussing HF1156 (Rep Peter Fischer): Digital fair repair provided and penalties provided.
Aug 18, 2021 29 tweets 4 min read
Mounds View School Board will be meeting at 7:00 pm. Stay tuned for coverage. moundsviewschools.org/Page/10901
Link to Agenda for tonight's meeting
Aug 17, 2021 31 tweets 4 min read
Edina School Board is hosting a special meeting starting at 5 pm. Stay tuned for coverage. Focus of the meeting is on information garnered since August 9th, and also includes information regarding student vaccination levels. Recommendation will include a phased approach and, if approved, a face mask requirement would go into effect tomorrow 8/18.
Aug 17, 2021 15 tweets 2 min read
Minnesota Department of Education will be meeting to discuss Social Studies Standards this morning at 8:30 am. Stay tuned for coverage! Introduction of the new Deputy Commissioner and welcoming members of the panel.
The Committee has expressed a desire for better, and more frequent communication. There will be monthly meetings for the remainder of the Social Studies Standards process- Bobbie Burnham
Mar 22, 2021 123 tweets 17 min read
Senate Jobs and Economic Growth Finance Policy Committee will be starting shortly. Agenda: S.F. 2150 (Champion) Workforce training and entrepreneurship investments intended to help close the state's opportunity gaps for Minnesotans of color appropriation. #mnleg
Mar 22, 2021 114 tweets 16 min read
House Ways and Means Committee will be meeting at 10:30 am to review American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 expenditures for Minnesota. Discussing HF1203 (Wolgamott), HF39 (Carlson) and HF7 (Olson, L.).

You may also watch along here if you'd like:
Meeting is about to begin. House Ways and Means Committee

Chair: Rep. Rena Moran (65A)
Vice Chair: Rep. Liz Olson (07B)