County:

Cal Bahr R

State Senator

Minnesota Senate District 31

Term: — – Jan. 3, 2026

Email: [email protected]

3 Neutral 3 Total

Biography

Photo URL: https://www.senate.mn/graphics/31Bahr.jpg

On Record (44)

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Governor's appointment power to fill vacancies on the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota limitations provision

Governor's appointment power to fill vacancies on the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota limitations provision

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Establish a subtraction income earned by senior taxpayers

Establish a subtraction income earned by senior taxpayers

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Constitutional amendment proposal to exempt local governments and school districts from state mandates unless funding is provided to comply with the mandate

Constitutional amendment proposal to exempt local governments and school districts from state mandates unless funding is provided to comply with the mandate

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Transactional gold and silver act establishment

Transactional gold and silver act establishment

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Local road and related infrastructure improvements in an area near the city of Rogers appropriation

Local road and related infrastructure improvements in an area near the city of Rogers appropriation

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Escort requirements modification for certain oversized loads

Escort requirements modification for certain oversized loads

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Ban local elected officials from entering certain nondisclosure agreements

Ban local elected officials from entering certain nondisclosure agreements

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Minnesota Civil Remedies Act establishment

Minnesota Civil Remedies Act establishment

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A joint resolution applying to Congress to call an Article V constitutional convention to propose an amendment addressing campaign finance reform

A joint resolution applying to Congress to call an Article V constitutional convention to propose an amendment addressing campaign finance reform

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Outgoing officials voting on new municipal debt obligations prohibition provision

Outgoing officials voting on new municipal debt obligations prohibition provision

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Delegates attending an amendment convention held under Article V of the United States Constitution selection process provision

Delegates attending an amendment convention held under Article V of the United States Constitution selection process provision

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Legislator lobbying activities prohibition provisions modifications

Legislator lobbying activities prohibition provisions modifications

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Performance requirements and conditional termination of the Northstar Commuter Rail Line establishment

Performance requirements and conditional termination of the Northstar Commuter Rail Line establishment

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East Bethel elementary school connection to city water and sewer infrastructure bond issue and appropriation

East Bethel elementary school connection to city water and sewer infrastructure bond issue and appropriation

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Ham Lake Trunk Highway 65 and Anoka County Road 60 intersection improvements appropriation

Ham Lake Trunk Highway 65 and Anoka County Road 60 intersection improvements appropriation

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Division of Driver Vehicle Services prohibition from identifying certain surcharge information on renewal notices

Division of Driver Vehicle Services prohibition from identifying certain surcharge information on renewal notices

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Construction materials used in certain projects in the city of Ramsey sales and use tax exemption modification

Construction materials used in certain projects in the city of Ramsey sales and use tax exemption modification

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Education Savings Accounts for Minnesota Students Act (ESA-4-MSA) establishment provision

Education Savings Accounts for Minnesota Students Act (ESA-4-MSA) establishment provision

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Towns provision to adopt home rule charters

Towns provision to adopt home rule charters

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Andover contaminants mitigation bond issue and appropriation

Andover contaminants mitigation bond issue and appropriation

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Member addition to the board of trustees who is a member of the local government correctional service retirement plan

Member addition to the board of trustees who is a member of the local government correctional service retirement plan

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Ramsey clean water infrastructure bond issue and appropriation

Ramsey clean water infrastructure bond issue and appropriation

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Ramsey special rules authorization

Ramsey special rules authorization

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Sales of unpasteurized milk authorization

Sales of unpasteurized milk authorization

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Constitutional amendment prohibiting bills from being amended in a way that changes the original purpose of the bill

Constitutional amendment prohibiting bills from being amended in a way that changes the original purpose of the bill

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Individual income tax and corporate franchise tax refunds modifications; interest calculated on payments of estimated tax inclusion in refund requirement

Individual income tax and corporate franchise tax refunds modifications; interest calculated on payments of estimated tax inclusion in refund requirement

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Counties and cities to have written procedures that are available to the public requirement

Counties and cities to have written procedures that are available to the public requirement

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Duties related to ballot reconciliation and postelection review to be completed before a canvassing board may certify the results of an election requirement

Duties related to ballot reconciliation and postelection review to be completed before a canvassing board may certify the results of an election requirement

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New motor vehicle inspection site appropriation

New motor vehicle inspection site appropriation

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Prior active transportation account transfer onetime establishment

Prior active transportation account transfer onetime establishment

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Penalty enhancement for assaulting a police officer

Penalty enhancement for assaulting a police officer

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Local elections in cities of the first class date modification authorization

Local elections in cities of the first class date modification authorization

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A resolution memorializing Congress to call a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress

A resolution memorializing Congress to call a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress

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Constitutional Convention delegates selection process establish

Constitutional Convention delegates selection process establish

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Background checks on certain recipients of money appropriated from the environment and natural resources trust fund that work with children requirement provision

Background checks on certain recipients of money appropriated from the environment and natural resources trust fund that work with children requirement provision

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Resident nonpublic school pupils permission to participate in extracurricular activities

Resident nonpublic school pupils permission to participate in extracurricular activities

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Resident charter school students permission to participate in extracurricular activities

Resident charter school students permission to participate in extracurricular activities

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All resident home school students permission to participate extracurricular activities

All resident home school students permission to participate extracurricular activities

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Employment status of election judges clarification

Employment status of election judges clarification

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Phoenix Correspondence Commission appropriation

Phoenix Correspondence Commission appropriation

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Legislative approval requirement for approval to extend a declared emergency beyond five days; legislative enactment requirement before certain executive orders and rules may have the force and effect of law

Legislative approval requirement for approval to extend a declared emergency beyond five days; legislative enactment requirement before certain executive orders and rules may have the force and effect of law

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

YouTube Link Neutral

Local Decision 2020: Rep. Cal Bahr - MN House 31B

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

YouTube Link Neutral

Reps Steve Drazkowski and Cal Bahr

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

YouTube Link Neutral

Candidate Spotlight: Cal Bahr

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Crossposts (77)

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Settlement provision of certain claims

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Foreign remittance transfers verification requirement and civil and criminal penalties establishment provision

Foreign remittance transfers verification requirement and civil and criminal penalties establishment provision

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Parenting time determinations provisions modifications

Parenting time determinations provisions modifications

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Trunk Highway 65 and Bunker Lake Boulevard Northeast interchange improvements bond issue and appropriation

Trunk Highway 65 and Bunker Lake Boulevard Northeast interchange improvements bond issue and appropriation

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A joint resolution applying to Congress to call a convention to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States

A joint resolution applying to Congress to call a convention to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States

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Inmates requirement to complete restitution payments before being placed on supervision abatement status

Inmates requirement to complete restitution payments before being placed on supervision abatement status

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Legislator employment related to lobbying provisions modifications

Legislator employment related to lobbying provisions modifications

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Certain investigations disclosure and withholding of payments within 30 days of a request requirement provision

Certain investigations disclosure and withholding of payments within 30 days of a request requirement provision

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Licensing boards taking action against a license or application when a licensee or applicant is convicted of certain theft or fraud offenses requirement provision

Licensing boards taking action against a license or application when a licensee or applicant is convicted of certain theft or fraud offenses requirement provision

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Minor Party Ballot Access Act Establishment

Minor Party Ballot Access Act Establishment

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Firearm safety, trap shooting, archery, hunting, and angling in school physical education courses grant program establishment and appropriation

Firearm safety, trap shooting, archery, hunting, and angling in school physical education courses grant program establishment and appropriation

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Certain capital improvement projects by economic development authorities referendums requirement provision

Certain capital improvement projects by economic development authorities referendums requirement provision

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Criminal penalty increase for impersonating a peace officer

Criminal penalty increase for impersonating a peace officer

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Eligibility modification for certain tax programs and classifications

Eligibility modification for certain tax programs and classifications

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Individual income tax and corporate tax phasing out provision

Individual income tax and corporate tax phasing out provision

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Minimum age to take big game lowered from ten to eight years of age provision

Minimum age to take big game lowered from ten to eight years of age provision

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Medical capitation payment withhold related to verification of coverage establishment

Medical capitation payment withhold related to verification of coverage establishment

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Teacher strike provisions modification

Teacher strike provisions modification

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Construction mitigation grants awarded to businesses affected by Trunk Highway 65 construction provision and appropriation

Construction mitigation grants awarded to businesses affected by Trunk Highway 65 construction provision and appropriation

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State contracts with the federal government authorization for the state to withhold fraudulent payments requirement

State contracts with the federal government authorization for the state to withhold fraudulent payments requirement

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Minnesota Bitcoin Act

Minnesota Bitcoin Act

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Local units of government opting out of the Metropolitan Council regulatory jurisdiction authorization provision

Local units of government opting out of the Metropolitan Council regulatory jurisdiction authorization provision

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Voting systems testing improvements provision

Voting systems testing improvements provision

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Accessing voter reports in a timely manner improvement provision

Accessing voter reports in a timely manner improvement provision

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Small local government employers exemption from the Minnesota Paid Leave Law

Small local government employers exemption from the Minnesota Paid Leave Law

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Requirement removal for an American Indian Parent Advisory Committee to concur for a district to receive American Indian education aid

Requirement removal for an American Indian Parent Advisory Committee to concur for a district to receive American Indian education aid

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School districts offering of career and technical education postsecondary scholarships and postsecondary grants authorization provision

School districts offering of career and technical education postsecondary scholarships and postsecondary grants authorization provision

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Calculation of town aid modification

Calculation of town aid modification

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Blaine local road improvements appropriation

Blaine local road improvements appropriation

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Reprisals prohibition for refusing to communicate with public or local officials, political activity prohibited reprisals clarification provision, and civil cause of action provision

Reprisals prohibition for refusing to communicate with public or local officials, political activity prohibited reprisals clarification provision, and civil cause of action provision

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Advanced practice registered nurse postgraduate collaborative practice requirements removal provision

Advanced practice registered nurse postgraduate collaborative practice requirements removal provision

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Authority for exclusive representatives removal to charge fair share fees

Authority for exclusive representatives removal to charge fair share fees

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Legislators prohibited from lobbying for two years after leaving office provision and civil penalties authorization provision

Legislators prohibited from lobbying for two years after leaving office provision and civil penalties authorization provision

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Coon Rapids East River Road and Trunk highway 610 interchange project bond issue and appropriation

Coon Rapids East River Road and Trunk highway 610 interchange project bond issue and appropriation

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Proof requirement of lawful presence in the United States to obtain driver's license or identification card

Proof requirement of lawful presence in the United States to obtain driver's license or identification card

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Solar energy production incentive program allocations from the renewable development account elimination after 2025 provision

Solar energy production incentive program allocations from the renewable development account elimination after 2025 provision

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Per diem payments prohibition during a regular session of the legislature

Per diem payments prohibition during a regular session of the legislature

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Direct primary care service agreements establishment provision

Direct primary care service agreements establishment provision

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Multimember agencies expiration after two years authorization

Multimember agencies expiration after two years authorization

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Law clarification on use of force in self-defense

Law clarification on use of force in self-defense

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Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act Repealer

Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act Repealer

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Law clarification on use of force in defense of home and person

Law clarification on use of force in defense of home and person

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Repeat or dangerous traffic violations provisions modifications

Repeat or dangerous traffic violations provisions modifications

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Community solar garden subscribers requirement to reside in the same county as the solar garden generating facility

Community solar garden subscribers requirement to reside in the same county as the solar garden generating facility

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Entities or organizations that receive state funding prohibition from making campaign expenditures or otherwise expending money for any political purpose

Entities or organizations that receive state funding prohibition from making campaign expenditures or otherwise expending money for any political purpose

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General subtraction amount increase

General subtraction amount increase

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Government entity held easements actual notice requirement provision

Government entity held easements actual notice requirement provision

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Government entity held easement access restricted by an owner authorization provision

Government entity held easement access restricted by an owner authorization provision

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Defend the Guard Act establishment

Defend the Guard Act establishment

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Certain provisions modification for resident tuition and state student aid

Certain provisions modification for resident tuition and state student aid

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Third party testing program for driver's license knowledge, road and skills tests authorization

Third party testing program for driver's license knowledge, road and skills tests authorization

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Permitted and trained school staff carrying of firearms authorization

Permitted and trained school staff carrying of firearms authorization

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Public union release time restriction

Public union release time restriction

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Election judge party affiliation classification as public data on individuals

Election judge party affiliation classification as public data on individuals

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Political subdivisions establishment or enforcement of ranked-choice voting prohibition

Political subdivisions establishment or enforcement of ranked-choice voting prohibition

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Law enforcement use of unmanned aerial vehicles to find missing persons, persons fleeing arrest and incarcerated persons authorization

Law enforcement use of unmanned aerial vehicles to find missing persons, persons fleeing arrest and incarcerated persons authorization

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Service members bonus appropriation

Service members bonus appropriation

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Vehicle registration taxes abolishment provision and transfer of money

Vehicle registration taxes abolishment provision and transfer of money

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Temporary polling locations publication requirement provision

Temporary polling locations publication requirement provision

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MinnesotaCare and medical assistance programs chiropractic services coverage modification provision

MinnesotaCare and medical assistance programs chiropractic services coverage modification provision

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Energy provisions modifications

Energy provisions modifications

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Counties, municipalities and school districts acceptance of certain contributions for election expenses prohibition

Counties, municipalities and school districts acceptance of certain contributions for election expenses prohibition

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Data practices complaints filing fee reduction provision

Data practices complaints filing fee reduction provision

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Residential properties annual valuation increase limitation provision

Residential properties annual valuation increase limitation provision

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Annual tax holiday period provision for sales and purchases of school supplies

Annual tax holiday period provision for sales and purchases of school supplies

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Commissioner of human services or children, youth, and families prohibition from rescinding public assistance benefits due to vaccination status

Commissioner of human services or children, youth, and families prohibition from rescinding public assistance benefits due to vaccination status

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Reemployment earning limit applicable to disability benefit payments increase

Reemployment earning limit applicable to disability benefit payments increase

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Lawful carry and possession of firearms at the State Fairgrounds establishment

Lawful carry and possession of firearms at the State Fairgrounds establishment

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Service animal support in school allowance

Service animal support in school allowance

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Northern Lights Express passenger rail project expenditures prohibition

Northern Lights Express passenger rail project expenditures prohibition

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Illegal cannabis and controlled substances tax repeal

Illegal cannabis and controlled substances tax repeal

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No Patient Left Alone Act Establishment

No Patient Left Alone Act Establishment

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Temporary moratorium establishment on certain light rail transit expenditures

Temporary moratorium establishment on certain light rail transit expenditures

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Child care assistance program repeal

Child care assistance program repeal

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

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Persons convicted of a crime of violence prohibition from receiving MFIP, medical assistance, economic assistance and food support, and MinnesotaCare

Persons convicted of a crime of violence prohibition from receiving MFIP, medical assistance, economic assistance and food support, and MinnesotaCare

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

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Natural person requirement to be present when a commercial motor vehicle is operated by an automated driving system

Natural person requirement to be present when a commercial motor vehicle is operated by an automated driving system

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

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Estate tax repeal

Estate tax repeal

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share