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Joe McDonald R

State Representative

Minnesota House of Representatives District 29A

Term: — – Jan. 3, 2026

Email: [email protected]

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On Record (34)

Bill BUSINESSCommerce Department

Sellers required to accept United States currency for purchases.

Sep 17, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Arts

Christopher Columbus statue funding provided, and money appropriated.

Jun 29, 2026 · source · details / share

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Apr 09, 2026 · source · details / share

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Recipients of legacy money required to include alternative text on websites to describe legacy logo.

Recipients of legacy money required to include alternative text on websites to describe legacy logo.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Number of proof of residence oaths a person can sign on any election day reduced from eight to two.

Number of proof of residence oaths a person can sign on any election day reduced from eight to two.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Employee allowed to opt out of participation in paid leave program.

Employee allowed to opt out of participation in paid leave program.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Salisbury Bridge rehabilitation funding provided, and money appropriated.

Salisbury Bridge rehabilitation funding provided, and money appropriated.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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County authorized to approve up to 24 chickens on any lot by ordinance.

County authorized to approve up to 24 chickens on any lot by ordinance.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Fees charged by commissioner of commerce for license applications and renewals modified.

Fees charged by commissioner of commerce for license applications and renewals modified.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Rockford; wastewater treatment facility improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Rockford; wastewater treatment facility improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Wright County; intersection improvements along Trunk Highway 24 funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Wright County; intersection improvements along Trunk Highway 24 funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Amendments to subsurface treatment system rules required to refer to straight-pipe system statutory requirements.

Amendments to subsurface treatment system rules required to refer to straight-pipe system statutory requirements.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Christopher Columbus statute funding provided, and money appropriated.

Christopher Columbus statute funding provided, and money appropriated.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Disclosures of private student personal contact information to legislators and photographers allowed for specified purposes.

Disclosures of private student personal contact information to legislators and photographers allowed for specified purposes.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Upsala Area Historical Society funding provided, and money appropriated.

Upsala Area Historical Society funding provided, and money appropriated.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Sales and use tax exemption for certain meals and drinks provided by a restaurant expanded.

Sales and use tax exemption for certain meals and drinks provided by a restaurant expanded.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Use of parenting consultants in family court cases regulated.

Use of parenting consultants in family court cases regulated.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Property tax exemption established for certain property owned and operated by a congressionally chartered veterans service organization.

Property tax exemption established for certain property owned and operated by a congressionally chartered veterans service organization.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Delano Sesquicentennial funding provided, and money appropriated.

Delano Sesquicentennial funding provided, and money appropriated.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Howard Lake; new water treatment facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Howard Lake; new water treatment facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities funding provided, and money appropriated.

Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities funding provided, and money appropriated.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Parks and trails fund grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

Parks and trails fund grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Criminal investigation active period of time modified regarding investigative data.

Criminal investigation active period of time modified regarding investigative data.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Subsurface sewage treatment systems disclosure requirements modified, and rulemaking required.

Subsurface sewage treatment systems disclosure requirements modified, and rulemaking required.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Salisbury Bridge rehabilitation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Salisbury Bridge rehabilitation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Property tax; shareholder limit for entity-owned agricultural homestead property increased.

Property tax; shareholder limit for entity-owned agricultural homestead property increased.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Individual income tax subtractions for overtime pay, tips income, bonuses, and winnings from nonprofit lawful gambling organizations provided; and changes to withholding provisions made.

Individual income tax subtractions for overtime pay, tips income, bonuses, and winnings from nonprofit lawful gambling organizations provided; and changes to withholding provisions made.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Historic state flag recognized, right of all persons to display the historic state flag recognized, standards provided for its display on state property, and standards provided for its display on other public property.

Historic state flag recognized, right of all persons to display the historic state flag recognized, standards provided for its display on state property, and standards provided for its display on other public property.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Animal feedlots defined.

Animal feedlots defined.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Unlimited Social Security individual income tax subtraction provided.

Unlimited Social Security individual income tax subtraction provided.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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South Haven; water and sewer infrastructure and street reconstruction improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

South Haven; water and sewer infrastructure and street reconstruction improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Howard Lake; veterans memorial funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Howard Lake; veterans memorial funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Delano; refundable sales and use tax exemption provided for construction materials for an ice rink.

Delano; refundable sales and use tax exemption provided for construction materials for an ice rink.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral

Legislative office vacancies established, second-most vote getter at an election provided to take office in legislative offices, and special elections specified to not require to fill legislative vacancies.

Legislative office vacancies established, second-most vote getter at an election provided to take office in legislative offices, and special elections specified to not require to fill legislative vacancies.

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Crossposts (63)

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Farmed Cervidae fencing requirements modified.

Sep 17, 2026 · details / share

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Photo ID required to register to vote and to vote, SAVE Minnesota Act established, proof of citizenship to vote required, voter identification card created, provisional ballots established, driver's license requirements modified, and money appropriated.

Aug 11, 2026 · details / share

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Budget surplus return to state taxpayers provided, and constitutional amendment proposed.

Jun 16, 2026 · details / share

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Temporary moratorium on imposition of the motor fuels tax established, transfers made, and money appropriated.

May 19, 2026 · details / share

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Preborn child given recognized right to life, and constitutional amendment proposed.

May 18, 2026 · details / share

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Child fatalities and near fatalities public disclosure required, and child mortality review panel investigations and annual report requirements modified.

Child fatalities and near fatalities public disclosure required, and child mortality review panel investigations and annual report requirements modified.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Scholarship-granting organizations authorized.

Scholarship-granting organizations authorized.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Female sports team participation restricted to the female sex.

Female sports team participation restricted to the female sex.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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2026 Special Olympics USA Games funding provided, and money appropriated.

2026 Special Olympics USA Games funding provided, and money appropriated.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Income tax; baby bonus established within the Minnesota child credit.

Income tax; baby bonus established within the Minnesota child credit.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Private sector equipment training opportunity program established, and money appropriated.

Private sector equipment training opportunity program established, and money appropriated.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Sales and use tax; vendor allowance provided.

Sales and use tax; vendor allowance provided.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Regional library systems funding provided, and money appropriated.

Regional library systems funding provided, and money appropriated.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Government entities made liable for defense costs for actions brought by the government entity.

Government entities made liable for defense costs for actions brought by the government entity.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Community cable television programming funding provided, and money appropriated.

Community cable television programming funding provided, and money appropriated.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Direct primary care service agreements established.

Direct primary care service agreements established.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Maximum amount of outstanding debt allowed for the state agricultural society increased, and sales tax exemption for certain construction materials provided.

Maximum amount of outstanding debt allowed for the state agricultural society increased, and sales tax exemption for certain construction materials provided.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Mandatory minimum sentences established for malicious punishment of a child.

Mandatory minimum sentences established for malicious punishment of a child.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Stewardship program for circuit boards, batteries, and electrical products established; mercury in batteries prohibited; rulemaking authorized; and money appropriated.

Stewardship program for circuit boards, batteries, and electrical products established; mercury in batteries prohibited; rulemaking authorized; and money appropriated.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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St. Paul; CHS Field improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

St. Paul; CHS Field improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Permit holders harvesting or destroying aquatic plants required to safely use scuba diving equipment, and commercial diving operation requirements established.

Permit holders harvesting or destroying aquatic plants required to safely use scuba diving equipment, and commercial diving operation requirements established.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Statewide wolf population survey required.

Statewide wolf population survey required.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Minnesota FFA funding provided for new and expanded access for members involved in art- and history-related FFA activities, and money appropriated.

Minnesota FFA funding provided for new and expanded access for members involved in art- and history-related FFA activities, and money appropriated.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Requirements related to the return of absentee ballots on election day modified, and absentee voting period modified for certain voters.

Requirements related to the return of absentee ballots on election day modified, and absentee voting period modified for certain voters.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Outdoor heritage fund; leveraging of certain land for federal grant funds provided, and money appropriated.

Outdoor heritage fund; leveraging of certain land for federal grant funds provided, and money appropriated.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Buffalo; Wright Technical Center funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Buffalo; Wright Technical Center funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Trespass law modified to allow purple markings.

Trespass law modified to allow purple markings.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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State fossil designated.

State fossil designated.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Northstar Commuter Rail line performance requirements and conditional termination established.

Northstar Commuter Rail line performance requirements and conditional termination established.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Income tax subtraction established for volunteer fire and rescue workers.

Income tax subtraction established for volunteer fire and rescue workers.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Electronic gambling devices and games restrictions removed.

Electronic gambling devices and games restrictions removed.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Election judge employment status clarified.

Election judge employment status clarified.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Clearwater-Clear Lake Food Shelf grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

Clearwater-Clear Lake Food Shelf grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Day care costs paid by the taxpayer provided a subtraction.

Day care costs paid by the taxpayer provided a subtraction.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Classification rate removed and property tax exemption established for certain property owned and operated by congressionally chartered veterans service organizations.

Classification rate removed and property tax exemption established for certain property owned and operated by congressionally chartered veterans service organizations.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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County fairs funding provided, and money appropriated.

County fairs funding provided, and money appropriated.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Hydroelectric capacity that qualifies as an eligible energy technology under the renewable energy standard modified.

Hydroelectric capacity that qualifies as an eligible energy technology under the renewable energy standard modified.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Definition of sustainable aviation fuel modified.

Definition of sustainable aviation fuel modified.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Social studies standards adoption suspended and review cycle modified, ethnic studies requirements repealed, and ethnic studies appropriations cancelled.

Social studies standards adoption suspended and review cycle modified, ethnic studies requirements repealed, and ethnic studies appropriations cancelled.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Women's pregnancy centers and maternity homes grant program established, appropriations reduced, and money appropriated.

Women's pregnancy centers and maternity homes grant program established, appropriations reduced, and money appropriated.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Born alive infant provisions modified.

Born alive infant provisions modified.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Whistleblower definitions provided, and whistleblower protections for public employees modified.

Whistleblower definitions provided, and whistleblower protections for public employees modified.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Supermajority approval by each house of the legislature required to extend a peacetime emergency beyond 14 days.

Supermajority approval by each house of the legislature required to extend a peacetime emergency beyond 14 days.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Data classification of certain data maintained by the attorney general clarified.

Data classification of certain data maintained by the attorney general clarified.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Education savings accounts established, and rules required.

Education savings accounts established, and rules required.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Sales and use tax exemption for certain baby products expanded.

Sales and use tax exemption for certain baby products expanded.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Minnesota Personal Protection Act amended, lifetime permits to carry handguns created, and application fee reduced.

Minnesota Personal Protection Act amended, lifetime permits to carry handguns created, and application fee reduced.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Temporary moratorium on certain light rail transit expenditures established.

Temporary moratorium on certain light rail transit expenditures established.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Duty to retreat before using reasonable force in defense of self or others eliminated.

Duty to retreat before using reasonable force in defense of self or others eliminated.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Minnesota Paid Leave Law implementation delayed by one year.

Minnesota Paid Leave Law implementation delayed by one year.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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State-funded payments to undocumented noncitizens prohibited, and undocumented noncitizens provided to be ineligible for MinnesotaCare and North Star Promise scholarship program.

State-funded payments to undocumented noncitizens prohibited, and undocumented noncitizens provided to be ineligible for MinnesotaCare and North Star Promise scholarship program.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Fraud reporting required when a state employee has reason to suspect fraud, and grants management requirements strengthened.

Fraud reporting required when a state employee has reason to suspect fraud, and grants management requirements strengthened.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Crime of disruption of worship services established.

Crime of disruption of worship services established.

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Gambling; prize and ticket limits modified.

Gambling; prize and ticket limits modified.

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Teachers Retirement Association; unreduced retirement annuity upon reaching age 60 with 30 years of service provided, early retirement reduction factors for annuity commencement before normal retirement age modified, postretirement adjustments increased, other various retirement provisions modified, and money appropriated.

Teachers Retirement Association; unreduced retirement annuity upon reaching age 60 with 30 years of service provided, early retirement reduction factors for annuity commencement before normal retirement age modified, postretirement adjustments increased, other various retirement provisions modified, and money appropriated.

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Commissioner of revenue required to establish an online system to claim the political contribution refund, political contribution refund program modified to allow for electronic information transfer between the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board and the Department of Revenue, data classified, and money appropriated.

Commissioner of revenue required to establish an online system to claim the political contribution refund, political contribution refund program modified to allow for electronic information transfer between the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board and the Department of Revenue, data …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Legislative approval required to extend a declared emergency beyond five days, citizen rights protected, legislative enactment required before certain executive orders and rules may have the force and effect of law, terms defined, and criminal penalties repealed.

Legislative approval required to extend a declared emergency beyond five days, citizen rights protected, legislative enactment required before certain executive orders and rules may have the force and effect of law, terms defined, and criminal penalties repealed.

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Immigration law enforcement noncooperation ordinances and policies prohibited, use of immigration-related data provided, and county attorneys required to notify federal immigration authorities when an undocumented person is arrested for a crime of violence.

Immigration law enforcement noncooperation ordinances and policies prohibited, use of immigration-related data provided, and county attorneys required to notify federal immigration authorities when an undocumented person is arrested for a crime of violence.

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

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Student and staff safety measures required to be included in each school district's long-term facilities maintenance school facility plan, school security systems grants created, report required, and money appropriated.

Student and staff safety measures required to be included in each school district's long-term facilities maintenance school facility plan, school security systems grants created, report required, and money appropriated.

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Hydroelectric capacity that qualifies as an eligible energy technology under the renewable energy standard modified; electric utility requirements relating to energy, solar, or carbon-free standards delayed under certain conditions; and sales tax exemption for residential heating fuels and electricity expanded.

Hydroelectric capacity that qualifies as an eligible energy technology under the renewable energy standard modified; electric utility requirements relating to energy, solar, or carbon-free standards delayed under certain conditions; and sales tax exemption for residential heating fuels and electricity expanded.

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Public safety; various provisions modified relating to data held by law enforcement agencies; agency bail or bond notice; sex trafficking minimum sentences; reason for dismissing charges; liability and vicarious liability; assaulting a police officer penalty; penalties increased for obstructing trunk highway, airport, or transit traffic; tracking device placement, requirements, and expanded uses; criminal penalties; and money appropriated.

Public safety; various provisions modified relating to data held by law enforcement agencies; agency bail or bond notice; sex trafficking minimum sentences; reason for dismissing charges; liability and vicarious liability; assaulting a police officer penalty; penalties increased for obstructing trunk …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Read Act modified, appropriations cancelled; education innovation provisions modified; P-TECH approval process modified; Office of Achievement and Innovation established in the Department of Education; equity, diversity, and inclusion appropriation modified; school performance reporting system established; fund transfers for fiscal years 2025 through 2029 authorized; and school board authorized to not comply with recently enacted state laws or rules.

Read Act modified, appropriations cancelled; education innovation provisions modified; P-TECH approval process modified; Office of Achievement and Innovation established in the Department of Education; equity, diversity, and inclusion appropriation modified; school performance reporting system established; fund transfers for fiscal years …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

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Imposition and allocation of certain taxes modified, tax analysis required, transportation funding impacts analysis required, retail delivery fee repealed, unlimited Social Security subtraction provided, previous appropriation and transfer modified, reports required, money transferred, and money appropriated.

Imposition and allocation of certain taxes modified, tax analysis required, transportation funding impacts analysis required, retail delivery fee repealed, unlimited Social Security subtraction provided, previous appropriation and transfer modified, reports required, money transferred, and money appropriated.

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share