Walz anticipated to call for special session, house speaker says

KSTP

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is anticipated to issue a proclamation Friday calling the Minnesota Legislature to a special session.

The news was confirmed in an email Minn. Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman sent House members and staff.

BREAKING: Gov. Tim Walz is likely to issue a proclamation on Friday calling for another special session of the Minnesota Legislature to start Monday, July 13. DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman just notified members and staff. pic.twitter.com/Vtp1HWU3JJ
— Tom Hauser (@thauserkstp) July 7, 2020

The email says if the special session is called, it would convene on July 13.

The Legislature held a special session in June, where lawmakers discussed police reform and accountability, COVID-19 resources and a bonding bill.