Minnesota Legislature closes 2023 session by passing bills on health, infrastructure
The DFL-controlled Minnesota Legislature — once stymied by years of gridlock — was on the verge of concluding the 2023 session on Monday after passing a series of far-reaching bills during a fast-paced, momentous session.
On Monday, tour groups, students on field trips and nurses union members walked the halls of the Capitol to monitor the Legislature’s final day. Uber and Lyft drivers continued their enthusiastic presence, this time urging Gov. Tim Walz to sign a bill the Legislature passed giving them minimum pay and other protections.
The session’s last day included optimal 80-degree weather — a fitting Minnesota end to a session that began on a day with wet, heavy snow.
The House and Senate considered three notable bills Monday: the health and human services budget, a bill aimed at increasing nursing staffing levels and a bill allocating billions for infrastructure projects around the state.
Here is a breakdown of the outstanding bills the Legislature was poised to pass by the end of the day Monday:
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