Minnesota lawmakers are back at the Capitol for the 2025 session and working on several bills.
Lawmakers must adjourn the session by May 19.
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is following some of the major bills introduced at the Capitol during the 2025 session. Track their progress throughout the session with our Minnesota Legislative Tracker below. Find more political coverage here.
Protecting commercial SCUBA divers
The Brady Aune and Joseph Anderson Safety Act was signed into law on May 1. It establishes safety requirements for aquatic plant management companies whose employees use SCUBA gear.
House bill status: Passed April 22.
Senate bill status: Passed April 10.
Signed into law: Yes, May 1.
Boosting pensions for teachers, police officers and firefighters
This bill will increase the pensions for teachers, police officers and firefighters.
House bill status: Passed May 19.
Senate bill status: Passed May 18.
Signed into law: Yes, May 23.
Prior coverage: Police, firefighter and teacher pensions to see an increase with bill signing
Judiciary and Public Safety Bill
Includes the phased closure of the Stillwater prison.
House bill status: Passed May 18.
Senate bill status: Passed May 18.
Signed into law: Yes.
Prior coverage: As Legislature approves closure of Stillwater prison, lawmaker calls for task force
Jobs Budget Bill
House bill status: Passed May 9. Headed to a conference committee to reconcile differences with the Senate's version of the bill.
Senate bill status: Passed April 29. Headed to a conference committee to reconcile differences with the House's version of the bill.
Signed into law: No.
Creating an Office of Inspector General
This bill would create an “Office of Inspector General,” a new agency designed to oversee how state tax dollars are spent, and is the product of work by Democrats and Republicans.
House bill status: Referred to the State Government Finance and Policy Committee on May 9.
Senate bill status: Passed May 8.
Signed into law: No.
Prior coverage: Anti-fraud bills moving, budget talks still in progress
Replacing Northstar Line with bus route
The bill would discontinue Northstar passenger rail operations.
House bill status: This bill had its second reading on Feb. 26.
Senate bill status: Referred to the Transportation Committee Jan. 16.
Signed into law: No.
Prior coverage: Leaders consider bus route to replace struggling Northstar Line
Strengthening fraud reporting requirements
This bill would require a state employee to report fraud when there is a reason to suspect it.
House bill status: Re-referred to Ways and Means Committee Feb. 20.
Senate bill status: Referred to State and Local Government Committee Feb. 6.
Signed into law: No.
Prior coverage: MN House passes 1 of 2 anti-fraud bills, bill to delay paid family and medical leave tabled
Unemployment insurance for iron ore miners
House bill status: Passed May 19.
Senate bill status: Referred to Jobs and Economic Development Committee April 2.
Signed into law: No.
Omnibus Veterans Policy and Appropriations Bill
This bill provides a $50.5 million increase to veterans and military affairs funding.
House bill status: Passed May 17.
Senate bill status: Passed May 17.
Signed into law: Yes, May 23.
Legacy Finance Bill
Allocates funds to protect the environment and preserve the state's arts and cultural heritage.
House bill status: Passed May 19.
Senate bill status: Passed May 18.
Signed into law: Yes, May 23.