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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2025 | MN | HF 1 | Repeals MinnesotaCare Eligibility for Undocumented Immigrants Age 18 or Older | Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 16) |
| June 9, 2025 | MN | SF 17 | Appropriates Funding for Minnesota's FY 2026-2027 Budget and Establishes Policies Relating to Labor and Economic Development | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 27) |
| May 19, 2025 | MN | HF 2115 | Establishes an Omnibus Human Services Policy Bill | Bill Passed - Senate (55 - 8) |
| May 13, 2024 | MN | SF 3852 | Increases State Minimum Wage Among Other Various Labor Appropriations | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 33) |
| April 8, 2024 | MN | SF 3492 | Establishes Tenants Rights for Renters | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 29) |
| May 21, 2023 | MN | HF 1938 | Amends State Tax Policies and Rebate Check Requirements | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 33) |
| May 17, 2023 | MN | SF 37 | Authorizes Minnesota Voters to Vote On a Constitutional Amendment Providing For Equality Under the Law | Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 23) |
| May 10, 2023 | MN | HF 2073 | Appropriates State Funding for Free College Tuition and Automatic Admission | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 30) |
| April 21, 2023 | MN | HF 16 | Prohibits Conversion Therapy for Children and Vulnerable Adults | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 27) |
| April 21, 2023 | MN | HF 146 | Prohibits State Extradition of Minors Seeking Gender Affirming Care | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 30) |
| April 14, 2023 | MN | SF 2909 | Appropriates Funding for the State Public Safety Omnibus Bill | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 33) |
| March 14, 2023 | MN | HF 5 | Expands Access to Free School Lunches | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 26) |
| Feb. 21, 2023 | MN | HF 4 | Authorizes Undocumented Residents to Obtain a State Drivers License | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 31) |
| May 22, 2022 | MN | HF 4065 | Expands Health & Human Services Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (66 - 0) |
| April 28, 2022 | MN | SF 4476 | Amends Legislative District Boundaries | Bill Passed - Senate (63 - 1) |
| March 15, 2021 | MN | SF 4 | Requires the Governor to Seek Approval Before Extending an Emergency Declaration | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 29) |
| March 15, 2021 | MN | SF 4 | Requires the Governor to Seek Approval Before Extending an Emergency Declaration | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 29) |
| Jan. 25, 2021 | MN | SF 192 | Extends Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates from 2020 to 2021 | Bill Passed - Senate (66 - 0) |
| June 12, 2020 | MN | SC 1 | Repeals the Governor's Peacetime Emergency Declaration | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 29) |
| June 12, 2020 | MN | SC 1 | Repeals the Governor's Peacetime Emergency Declaration | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 29) |
| April 20, 2017 | MN | HF 600 | Prohibits Local Laws Regarding Minimum Wage or Paid Sick Leave | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 31) |
| Feb. 26, 2015 | MN | SF 174 | Requires Legislative Approval for Certain Salary Increases | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (35 - 29) |
| May 13, 2014 | MN | HF 3169 | Establishes a Legislative Salary Council | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 25) |
| May 8, 2014 | MN | HF 2536 | Increases Equal Pay and Establishes Certain Workplace Protections for Employees | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (43 - 24) |
| April 9, 2014 | MN | HF 2091 | Increases the Minimum Wage | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 31) |
| May 19, 2013 | MN | HF 1823 | Establishes Council to Review Legislative Pay Changes | Amendment Adopted - Senate (43 - 23) |
| May 19, 2013 | MN | HF 1823 | Establishes Council to Review Legislative Pay Changes | Amendment Adopted - Senate (43 - 23) |
| May 15, 2013 | MN | SF 778 | Authorizes the Unionization of Family Child Care Providers | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 32) |
| May 13, 2013 | MN | HF 1054 | Authorizes Same-Sex Marriage | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 30) |
| May 1, 2013 | MN | SF 723 | Authorizes In-State Tuition and Financial Aid for Undocumented College Students | Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 23) |
| April 16, 2013 | MN | SF 1589 | Increases Legislator Salaries | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 32) |
| April 16, 2013 | MN | SF 1589 | Increases Legislator Salaries | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 32) |
| April 16, 2013 | MN | SF 1589 | Increases Legislator Salaries | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 32) |
| May 17, 2011 | MN | HF 1426 | Congressional Redistricting Plan | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 28) |
| May 11, 2011 | MN | SF 1308 | Prohibiting Same-Sex Marriage | Amendment Adopted - Senate (38 - 27) |
| May 12, 2010 | MN | SF 341 | Domestic Partner Death Rights | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (41 - 24) |
| May 12, 2010 | MN | SF 341 | Domestic Partner Death Rights | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (41 - 24) |
| March 11, 2010 | MN | HF 2700 | Omnibus Bonding and Budget Amendments | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (49 - 17) |
| Feb. 25, 2010 | MN | SF 2168 | General Assistance Medical Care Program Modifications | Veto Override Passed - Senate (45 - 21) |
| Feb. 9, 2010 | MN | SF 2360 | Construction Projects Authorizations and Appropriations | Bill Passed - Senate (52 - 14) |
| May 4, 2009 | MN | SF 341 | Domestic Partner Death Rights | Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 24) |
| May 4, 2009 | MN | SF 341 | Domestic Partner Death Rights | Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 24) |
| April 20, 2009 | MN | SF 802 | 2009-2011 Biennium Public Safety and Corrections Budget | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 31) |
| April 17, 2009 | MN | SF 971 | School Anti-Bullying Policy Requirements | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 22) |
| April 17, 2009 | MN | SF 971 | School Anti-Bullying Policy Requirements | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 22) |
| April 16, 2009 | MN | Limmer Amdt | Homosexuality in Education | Amendment Rejected - Senate (24 - 37) |
| April 16, 2009 | MN | Limmer Amdt | Homosexuality in Education | Amendment Rejected - Senate (24 - 37) |
| May 13, 2008 | MN | SF 2965 | Surrogate Mother Regulations | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (41 - 22) |
| May 12, 2008 | MN | HF 3391 | Health Care Reform Bill | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (53 - 13) |
| May 8, 2008 | MN | SF 875 | Minimum Wage Increase | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (40 - 18) |