 On Tuesday, Governor Walz delivered his final State of the State address, recognizing the profound challenges Minnesota has faced while underscoring how our shared resilience, compassion, and commitment to one another carries us through. He also reflected on eight years of progress for everyday Minnesotans: lowering costs, expanding opportunity, protecting freedoms, and building a stronger, more resilient state that is the best place in the nation to raise a family.
"When I look back at the story we've written together, I'm deeply proud of Minnesota," said Governor Walz. "There is, I believe, no better place in America to raise a child. And, not to sound like your parents, but there's never been a better time to start a family in Minnesota than right now."
The Governor reiterated that the work is not done. In the final days of this legislative session, he will push for more affordable childcare, tax cuts for working families, meaningful progress to end gun violence, and investments in our public infrastructure that will continue to make our state a place worthy of the incredible people who live here.
Read the Governor’s full remarks here.
On Thursday, Governor Walz signed ten bills into law.
HF 3467 allows the Commissioner of Veterans Affairs to direct agency resources to veterans’ initiatives and modifies reporting requirements.
HF 3718 modifies provisions relating to the practice of veterinary medicine and veterinary technology.
SF 3832 modifies eligibility for the Dairy Assistance, Investment, Relief Initiative (DAIRI) program.
HF 4241 modifies the Hennepin County medical examiner selection process, Independent School District No. 535 (Rochester) school board procedures, and economic interest disclosure requirements for park district board candidates.
HF 4118 authorizes credit unions to obtain insurance from a credit union share insurance provider, regulates credit union share guarantee corporations, and makes conforming changes.
HF 3699 adds requirements for the state park license plate contest.
HF 3437 modifies the application of certain residential mortgage loan fees and penalties.
HF 1410 modifies disciplinary procedures for correctional officers.
SF 3958 modifies the reporting date for the disaster assistance contingency account.
SF 3622 makes technical and clarifying changes to the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act, including certain exemptions, board composition requirements, and insurance provisions.
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