Articles tagged under: Minnesota Legislature
Biodiesel Bill Advances in MN House
Published May 9, 2018
The Minnesota House has unanimously approved changes in the new biodiesel law. It provides a short transition time for fuel refiners and blenders to move from winter blends of ten percent to the new B20 standard. The Senate passed similar…MN Senate Approves Tax Bill
Published May 4, 2018
With a party-line vote of 34-to-32, the Minnesota Senate has approved its tax bill. This bill brings the state tax code into alignment with the new federal tax law. That includes conformity with the increased Section 179 federal expensing provision,…MN House Passes Omnibus Ag Finance Bill
Published May 4, 2018
After ten hours of debate Thursday, the Minnesota House passed an omnibus supplemental bill that includes agriculture, environment, job growth and state government finance bills. This bill includes $35 million for the Rural Finance Authority. There’s increased funding for mental…MN House Committee Approves Rural Finance Authority
Published May 3, 2018
The Minnesota House Ways and Means Committee has approved the $35 million Rural Finance Authority bill and the proposal is now on the way to the House floor. State Representative Tim Miller says adjustments were made in the funding request.…MN House Passes Transportation Bill
Published May 2, 2018
The Minnesota House has passed another omnibus bill, which includes transportation funding. This bill includes $101 million in supplemental road and bridge funding for Fiscal Year 2019 and $40 million for the 2020-2021 biennium. There is more money for roads…Working Group May Have Role in School Levies and Property Taxes
Published May 1, 2018
The Minnesota House has passed legislation to bring the state tax code in alignment with the recent changes in the federal tax laws. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Public Policy Director Amber Glaeser says the House bill includes the creation of…MN Senate Addresses Ditch Mowing/Haying
Published May 1, 2018
With a 53-13 margin, the Minnesota State Senate has approved a one-year moratorium to state rules dealing with roadside ditch mowing and haying. The current moratorium expired at the end of April. The ditch mowing issue was one of the…Hamilton Chairmanship Suspended
Published April 27, 2018
State Representative Rod Hamilton’s chairmanship of the Minnesota House Agriculture Finance Committee has been suspended as allegations of sexual assault are investigated. Hamilton released a statement, denying this accusation. Hamilton is serving his seventh term in the Minnesota House and…