House of Representatives

Bill HF 285 imposes severe penalties on those purchasing sex from trafficking victims, including $50,000 fines and Tier III sex offender registration, to deter exploitation.

SF 1193 modifies compensation for Minnesota farmers, ensuring fair payments for livestock lost to wolves and damages from elk, supporting agriculture and wildlife management.

Bill HF 1240 strengthens Minnesota's legislative auditor by creating new divisions, enhancing oversight powers, and ensuring accountability in public resource management.

SF 2381 allows Itasca County to privately sell up to 10% of tax-forfeited lands by public waters, enhancing land management and boosting local revenue until June 2027.

Requires cost-benefit analyses for administrative rules in Minnesota, shaping rulemaking by weighing impacts before adoption.

Bill HF 2345 allocates $29.86 million for Cold Spring's wastewater facility upgrades, enhancing waste management and protecting the environment for local residents.

SF 2546 establishes grants to enhance mental health services for children and incarcerated youth in Minnesota, improving access and support for those in need.

HF 3170 restricts female sports participation in Minnesota schools to those identified as female, requiring verification of sex through medical documentation.

Authorizes Dassel-Cokato to issue bonds to fund a community recreation facility, with state aid to support debt service and ease local property tax burdens.

Authorizes state general obligation bonds and appropriations to fund St. Francis water and sewer upgrades, with debt service supported by state taxpayers.